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1. Do not use this equipment except in the countries regions in the following table EU Canada Japan USA Australia New Zealand Bluetooth Wireless Technology Interoperability Bluetooth Cards from TOSHIBA are designed to be interoperable with any product with B uetooth wireless technology that is based on Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum FHSS radio technology and is compliant to Bluetooth Specification as defined and approved by The Bluetooth Special Interest Group Logo certification with Bluetooth wireless technology as defined by The Bluetooth Special interest Group Bluetooth wireless technology is a new innovative technology and TOSHIBA has not confirmed compatibility of its Bluetooth products with all PCs and or equipment using Bluetooth wireless technology other than TOSHIBA portable computers Always use Bluetooth cards from TOSHIBA in order to enable wireless net works over two or more up to a total of seven TOSHIBA portable comput ers using these cards Please contact TOSHIBA PC product support on Web site http www toshiba europe com computers tnt bluetooth htm in Europe or pcsupport toshiba com in the United States for more information When you use Bluetooth cards from TOSHIBA close to 2 4 GHz Wireless LAN devices B uetooth transmissions might slow down or cause errors If you detect certain interference while you use B uetooth cards from TOSHIBA always change the frequency
2. This document contains technical data that may be controlled under the U S Export Administration Regulations and may be subject to the approval of the U S Department of Commerce prior to export Any export directly or indirectly in contravention of the U S Export Administration Regulations is prohibited Notice The information contained in this manual including but not limited to any product specifications is subject to change without notice TOSHIBA CORPORATION AND TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS INC TOSHIBA PROVIDES NO WARRANTY WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL OR ANY OTHER Regulatory information 25 INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN AND HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH REGARD TO ANY OF THE FOREGOING TOSHIBA ASSUMES NO LIABILITY FOR ANY DAMAGES INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY FROM ANY TECHNICAL OR TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS OR OMISSIONS CONTAINED HEREIN OR FOR DISCREPANCIES BETWEEN THE PRODUCT AND THE MANUAL IN NO EVENT SHALL TOSHIBA BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL CONSEQUENTIAL SPECIAL OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES WHETHER BASED ON TORT CONTRACT OR OTHERWISE ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS MANUAL OR ANY OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF Trademarks satellite and Noteworthy are registered trademarks of Toshiba America Information Systems Inc and or Toshiba Corporation Microsoft Direct3D DirectSound DirectMusic and Window
3. Clearing the condition may get the computer running but it will not solve a resource conflict Read the documentation that came with the conflicting device and Resolving a hardware conflict in your electronic user s guide The keyboard produces unexpected characters A keypad overlay may be on If the numlock light or cursor control mode light is on press Fn and F10 simultaneously to turn off the cursor control mode light or Fn and F11 simultaneously to turn off the numlock light If the problem occurs when both the keypad overlays are off make sure the software you are using is not remapping the keyboard Refer to the software documentation and check that the program does not assign different meanings to any of the keys Display problems Here are some typical display problems and their solutions The screen is blank Display Auto Off may have gone into effect Press any key to activate the screen You may have activated the instant password feature by pressing Fn and F1 simultaneously If you have registered a password press any key type the password and press Enter If no password is registered press any key The screen reactivates and allows you to continue working If something goes wrong 53 If you are using the built in screen make sure the display priority is not set for an external monitor To do this press Fn and F5 simultaneously once If this does not correct the problem press Fn and F5 simultaneously a
4. Within the United States at 800 457 7777 Outside the United States at 949 859 4273 Industry Canada Requirement This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conform la norme NMB 003 du Canada FCC Requirements The following information is pursuant to FCC CFR 47 Part 68 and refers to internal modems This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules On the bottom of this equipment is a label that contains among other information the FCC registration number and ringer equivalence number REN for this equipment If requested the information must be provided to the telephone company The modem connects to the telephone line by means of a standard jack called the USOC RJ11C A plug and jack used to connect this equipment to the premises wiring and telephone network must comply with the applicable FCC part 68 rules and requirements adopted by the ACTA It is designed to be connected to a compatible modular jack that is also compliant The REN is used to determine the number of devices that may be connected to a telephone line Excessive RENS on a telephone line may result in the devices not ringing in response to an incoming call In most but not all areas the sum of RENS should not exceed five 5 0 To be certain of the number of devices that may be connected to a line as determined by the total RENS contact the local telephone company For products appr
5. un espace public aucun enregistrement n est n cessaire pour une distance de moins de 300m Pour une distance sup rieure 300m un enregistrement aupr s de I IBPT est requise Pour les enregistrements et licences veuillez contacter l IBPT Deutschland License required for outdoor installations Check with reseller for proce dure to follow Anmeldung im Outdoor Bereich notwendig aber nicht genehmigungsp flichtig Bitte mit Handler die Vorgehensweise abstimmen France Restricted frequency band only channels 1 to 7 2400 MHz and 2454 MHz respectively may be used outdoors in France Please contact A R T http www art telecom fr for applicable procedures to follow Bande de fr quence restreinte seuls les canaux 1 7 2400 et 2454 MHz respectivement doivent tre utilis s endroits ext rieur en France Vous pouvez contacter I Autorit de R gulation des T l communiations http www art telecom fr pour la proc dure suivre allowed E necessaria la concessione ministeriale anche per l uso interno NEN Verificare con i rivenditori la procedura da seguire dure to follow EN c uM met verkoper voor juiste procedure 802 11a 5 GHz Australia Austria Belgium Canada Denmark Finland France Germany Greece Ireland Italy Liechtenstein Luxembourg Netherlands New Zealand 1 6 Regulatory information Norway Portugal Sweden Switzerland UK USA Turbo Mode
6. See Using PC Cards in the electronic user s guide for information about how to insert PC Cards 04 If something goes wrong Make sure all cables are securely connected Occasionally a defective PC Card slips through quality control If another PCMCIA equipped computer is available try the card in that machine If the card malfunctions again it may be defective Resolving PC Card problems Here are some common problems and their solutions The slots appear to be dead PC Cards that used to work no longer work Check the PC Card status 1 Click Start 2 Click My Computer icon with the secondary button then click Properties The System Properties dialog box appears Click the Hardware tab Click the Device Manager button Double click the PCMCIA adapter Double click the appropriate PC Card o Un A Co The operating system displays your PC Card s Properties dialog box which contains information about your PC Card configuration and status The computer stops working hangs when you insert a PC Card The problem may be caused by an I O input output conflict between the PCMCIA socket and another device in the system Use Device Manager to make sure each device has its own I O base address See Fixing a problem with device manager in the electronic user s guide for more information Since all PC Cards share the same socket each card 1s not required to have its own address If you ne
7. This icon denotes helpful hints and tips y DEFINITION This icon indicates the definition of a term used in the text p Other documentation Your computer comes with the following documentation in addition to this resource guide An electronic version of the user s guide 9 It may also contain guides for other programs that may come with your system For accessory information visit Toshiba s web site at accessories toshiba com setting up your computer and getting started The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort that shipped with your computer contains helpful information for setting up your work environment and tips for working comfortably throughout the day Precautions Your notebook computer is designed to provide optimum safety and ease of use and to withstand the rigors of travel You should observe certain precautions to further reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the computer Avoid prolonged physical contact with the underside or surface of the computer 28 Setting up your computer and getting started Never allow any liquids to spill into any part of your computer and A WARNING A CAUTION A CAUTION CAUTION never expose the computer to rain water seawater or moisture Exposure to liquid or moisture can cause electric shock or fire resulting in damage or serious injury If any of these eventualities should accidentally occur immediately 1 Turn off th
8. Alliance The Wi Fi CERTIFIED logo is a certification mark of the Wi Fi Alliance Bluetooth and Wireless LAN devices operate within the same radio frequency range and may interfere with one another If you use B uetooth and Wireless LAN devices simultaneously you may occasionally experience a less than optimal network performance or even lose your network connection If you should experience any such problem immediately turn off your B ue tooth or Wireless LAN device Please contact Toshiba PC product support on Web site http www toshiba europe com computers tnt bluetooth htm in Europe or ocsupport toshiba com in the United States for more information This device is restricted to indoor use due to its operation in the 5 15 GHz to 5 25 GHz frequency range Wireless LAN and Your Health Wireless LAN products like other radio devices emit radio frequency electromagnetic energy The level of energy emitted by Wireless LAN devices however is far much less than the electromagnetic energy emitted by wireless devices like for example mobile phones Because Wireless LAN products operate within the guidelines found in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations TOSHIBA believes Wireless LAN is safe for use by consumers These standards and recommendations reflect the consensus of the scientific community and result from deliberations of panels and committees of scientists who continually review and interpret the extensive
9. America Information Systems Inc or an authorized representative of Toshiba or the Toshiba Support Centre within the United States at 800 457 7777 or Outside the United States at 949 859 4273 If the equipment is causing harm to the telephone network the telephone company may request that you disconnect the equipment until the problem is resolved 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 person to use a computer or other electronic device including Fax machines to send any message 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 or other entity or other individual sending the message and the telephone number of the sending machine or such business other entity or individual The telephone number provided may not be a 900 number or any other number for which charges exceed local or long distance transmission charges Regulatory information In order to program this information into your fax transmission refer to the fax software instructions installed on this computer Alarm Equipment If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to the telephone l
10. Digital Media Network Company d clare que l appareil Radio LAN device est conforme aux exigences essentielles et aux autres dispositions pertinentes de la directive 1999 5 CE Par la pr sente TOSHIBA Corp Digital Media Network Company d clare que ce Radio LAN device est conforme aux exigences essen tielles et aux autres dispositions de la directive 1999 5 CE qui lui sont applicables H rmed intygar TOSHIBA Corp Digital Media Network Company att denna Radio LAN device star I verensstimmelse med de v sentliga egenskapskrav och vriga relevanta bestimmelser som framg r av direktiv 1999 5 EG Regulatory information 1 1 Undertegnede TOSHIBA Corp Digital Media Network Company erk leerer herved at folgende udstyr Radio LAN device overholder de v sentlige krav og vrige relevante krav 1 direktiv 1999 5 EF Hiermit erkl rt TOSHIBA Corp Digital Media Network Company dass sich dieser diese dieses Radio LAN device in bereinstimmung mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den anderen relevanten Vorschriften der Richtlinie 1999 5 EG befindet BMW1 Hiermit erkl rt TOSHIBA Corp Digital Media Network Company die bereinstimmung des Ger tes Radio LAN device mit den grundleg enden Anforderungen und den anderen relevanten Festlegungen der Richtlinie 1999 5 EG Wien WE THH IL amp POYZA TOSHIBA Corp Digital Media Network Company AHASZNEI OTI Radio LAH device ZYIMITOPPSG2NETAI IIPOZ TIZ OV EIZAEDIE AIIDAITHEEIZ E AI T
11. Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of this device L utilisation de ce dispositif est autoris e seulement aux conditions suivantes 1 il ne doit pas produire de brouillage et 2 l utilisateur du dispositif doit tre pr t accepter tout brouillage radio lectrique recu m me si ce brouillage est susceptible de compromettre le fonctionnement du dispositif The term IC before the equipment certification number only signifies that the Industry Canada technical specifications were met CAUTION CAUTION NOTE FCC Interference Statement This device complies with part15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions e This device may not cause harmful interference and e This device must accept any interference received including interfer ence that may cause undesired operation Note that any changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by the manufacturer may void the authorization to operate this equipment Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation The radiated output power of the Bluetooth Card from TOSHIBA is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits Nevertheless the B uetooth Card from TOSHIBA shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimi
12. accredited low power radio frequency electric machinery any company trader or user shall not change the frequency increase the power or change the features and functions of the original design Any use of low power radio frequency electric machinery shall not affect the aviation safety and interfere with legal communications In the event interference is caused the use of such electric machinery shall be imme diately discontinued Operation of such products can be resumed only when they are modified and can no longer cause interference The legal communications mentioned in the above item refer to radio communications operated in accordance with telecommunication laws and regulations Low power radio frequency electric machinery shall resist against interference from legal communications or from industrial scientific and medical radio emission electric machinery Regulatory information 1 3 Using This Equipment in Japan In Japan the frequency bandwidth of 2 400 MHz to 2 483 5 MHz for second generation low power data communication systems such as this equipment overlaps that of mobile object identification systems premises radio station and specified low power radio station 1 Sticker Please put the following sticker on devices incorporating this product iv y 9 9 a of use or turn off the source of emissions 1 Contact TOSHIBA Direct PC if you have problems with iter caused by this product to O 2 Indi
13. features utilized GPU performance is only optimized when operating in AC power mode and may decrease considerably when operating in battery power mode Removable rechargeable Lithium Ion Li Ion high capacity battery 10 8V x 4300 mAh 6 cell Battery life is up to 3 hours in normal mode Battery recharge time is several hours k Battery life may vary considerably from specifications depending on product model configuration applications power management settings and features utilized as well as the natural performance variations produced by the design of individual components Published battery life numbers are achieved on select models and configurations tested by Toshiba at the time of publication See Detailed Specs for specific battery measurement test Recharge time varies depending on usage Battery may not charge while computer is consuming full power After a period of Features and specifications DO time the battery will lose its ability to perform at maxi mum capacity and will need to be replaced This is normal for all batteries To purchase a new battery pack see the accessories information that shipped with your computer or visit the Toshiba web site at www accessories toshiba com RTC battery Lithium Ion Li Ion or NiMH battery provides power for the internal real time clock and calendar NOTE The RTC battery does not charge while the computer is turned off even when the AC adapter is charging the compu
14. main battery s current charge 9 Blue indicates the AC adapter has fully charged the battery Amber indicates the AC adapter is charging the battery Does not glow if the external power source is disconnected or if the battery is completely discharged Mobile computing 45 E TECHNICAL NOTE The computer drains the battery faster at low Va temperatures Check your remaining charge frequently if you are working in temperatures below 50 degrees Fahrenheit The computer calculates the remaining battery charge based on your current rate of power use and other factors such as the age of the battery TECHNICAL NOTE When your computer is using all of the power L provided by the AC Adapter to run applications features and e devices the recharging of the battery cannot occur Your computer s Power Saver utility can be used to select a power level setting that reduces the power required for system operation and will allow the battery to recharge Flashing amber indicates that the computer is using battery power and the battery s charge is running low na HINT Be careful not to confuse the battery light 4 with the on off C light cb When the on off light flashes amber it indicates that the S system is suspended using Windows XP Standby command Setting battery alarms Your computer can be configured to warn you when the battery is running low For more information see Sett
15. malfunction 8 Make sure the disc is completely on the spindle and is lying flat on the tray Make sure the disc is properly positioned on the spindle If you position the disc incorrectly it can jam the disc tray 9 Push the disc tray in by pressing gently on the center of the tray until it clicks into place You are ready to use the disc Removing a disc with the computer on Never press the eject button while the computer is accessing the drive Wait for the disk disc activity light on the system indicator panel to turn off before opening the disc tray 1 Locate and press the eject button on the drive The disc tray partially opens Grasp the sides of the tray and pull it fully open Remove the disc from the disc tray and place it in its protective cover If the disc is spinning when you open the disc tray wait for the disc to stop before removing it 4 Close the disc tray by pressing gently on the center of the tray until it clicks indicating that it is locked Removing a disc with the computer off 1 Insert a slender object such as a straightened paper clip into the manual eject hole Never use a pencil to press the manual eject button Pencil lead can break off inside the computer and damage it 2 Pull the tray fully open remove the disc and place it in its protective cover Moving the computer 43 3 Close the disc tray by pressing gently on the center of the tray until it clicks indicating that it is lo
16. move your PC to the area outside of the interference range of 2 4 GHz Wireless LAN devices 40 meters 43 74 yards or more or stop transmitting from your PC Please contact TOSHIBA PC product support on Web site http www toshiba europe com computers tnt bluetooth htm in Europe or pcsupport toshiba com in the United States for more information Bluetooth and Wireless LAN devices operate within the same radio frequency range and may interfere with one another If you use Bluetooth and Wireless LAN devices simultaneously you may occasionally experience a less than optimal network performance or even lose your network connection If you should experience any such problem immediately turn off either one of your Bluetooth or Wireless LAN Please contact Toshiba PC product support on Web site http 20 Regulatory information www toshiba europe com computers tnt bluetooth htm in Europe or pcsupport toshiba com in the United States for more information Bluetooth Wireless Technology and Your Health The products with Bluetooth wireless technology like other radio devices emit radio frequency electromagnetic energy The level of energy emitted by devices with Bluetooth wireless technology however is far much less than the electromagnetic energy emitted by wireless devices like for example mobile phones Because products with Bluetooth wireless technology operate within the guidelines found in radio frequency safety standards and recommendati
17. on what type of wireless device is in your computer Approved Countries Regions for Use for the Atheros AR5BMB 43 44 Mini PCI Wireless Network Adapter This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries regions in the following table Do not use this equipment except in the countries regions in the following table NOTE This device works on passive scan only peer to peer mode is not available in 802 11a and Turbo Mode 802 11b 2 4 GHz Australia Austria Belgium Canada Denmark Finland France Germany Greece Ireland Italy Liechtenstein Luxembourg Netherlands New Zealand Norway Portugal Sweden Switzerland UK USA Regulatory information 1 5 Europe Restrictions for Use of 2 4 GHz Frequencies in European Community Countries For private usage outside buildings across public grounds over less than 300m no special registration with IBPT BIPT is required Registration to IBPT BIPT is required for private usage outside buildings across public grounds over more than 300m For registration and license please con tact IBPT BIPT Voor priv gebruik buiten gebouw over publieke groud over afstand kleiner dan 300m geen registratie bij BIPT IBPT nodig voor gebruik over afstand groter dan 300m is wel registratie bij BIPT IBPT nodig Voor registratie of licentie kunt u contact opnemen met BIPT Dans le cas d une utilisation priv e l ext rieur d un b timent au des sus d
18. reduce the potential for harmful interference to co channel Mobile Satellite systems High power radars are allocated as primary users of the 5 25 GHz to 5 35 GHz and 5 65 GHz to 5 85 GHz bands These radar stations can cause interference with and or damage this device Europe EU Declaration of Conformity ceo This device complies with the essential requirements of the R amp TTE Directive 1999 5 EC with essential test suites as per standards EN 60950 Safety of Information Technology equipment ETS 300 328 Technical requirements for radio equipment wu ETS 300 826 General EMC requirements for radio equipment Hereby TOSHIBA Corp Digital Media Network Company declares that this Radio LAN device is in compliance with the essential require ments and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999 5 EC Valmistaja TOSHIBA Corp Digital Media Network Company vakuut taa t ten ett Radio LAN device tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999 5 EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sit koskevien direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen Hierbij verklaart TOSHIBA Corp Digital Media Network Company dat het toestel Radio LAN device in overeenstemming is met de essenti le eisen en de andere relevante bepalingen van richtlijn 1999 5 EG Bij deze TOSHIBA Corp Digital Media Network Company dat deze Radio LAN device voldoet aan de essenti le eisen en aan de overige rel evante bepalingen van Richtlijn 1999 5 EC Par la pr sente TOSHIBA Corp
19. you would like to move the cursor To move the cursor to the top of the page push your finger forward on the TouchPad To move the cursor to the bottom of the page drag your finger toward yourself To move the cursor to the right side of the page slide your finger across the TouchPad from left to right 38 Using the DVD ROM or multi function drive To move it to the left side slide your finger from right to left NOTE Because the TouchPad is much smaller than the display screen moving your cursor across the screen often means having to move your finger several times across the TouchPad in the preferred direction Using primary and secondary control buttons When you want to click or choose an item use the TouchPad to move the pointer cursor to the item Once the pointer cursor is positioned you can click it into place by either double tapping the TouchPad or clicking the control buttons The control buttons are adjacent to the TouchPad and are used like the buttons on a mouse The primary control button is the left one and corresponds to the left mouse button To double click press the primary button twice in rapid succession The function of the secondary button depends on the program you are using It usually corresponds to the right mouse button Check your program s documentation to find whether it uses the secondary mouse button Using the DVD ROM or multi function drive Optical storage has become the p
20. 5 GHz Canada USA Europe Restrictions for Use of 5 GHz Frequencies in European Community Countries European Community 5150 5250 MHZ 5250 5350 MHz 5470 5725 MHz Countries Channels 36 40 44 Channels 52 56 60 Channels 100 104 108 112 48 64 116 120 124 128 132 136 140 Indoor Only Indoor Only Indoor Outdoor mua US Belgium France Swit X zerland Lichtenstein Denmark Finland Ger many Greece Ireland Italy Luxembourg Neth erlands Norway Portu gal Sweden UK CE OT OT O allowed x forbidden To remain in conformance with European spectrum usage laws for Wireless LAN operation the above 2 4 GHz and 5 GHz channel limitations apply The user should use the wireless LAN utility to check the current channel of operation If operation is occurring outside of the allowable frequencies as listed above the user must cease operating the Wireless LAN at that location and consult the local technical support staff responsible for the wireless network The 5 GHz Turbo mode feature is not allowed for operation in any European Community country This device must not be operated in ad hoc mode using channels in the 5 GHz bands in the European Community Ad hoc mode provides a direct communication between two client devices without a Wireless LAN Access Point This device must be used with Access Points that have employed and activated a radar detection feature required for Europ
21. HIBA DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY FOR THE FAILURE TO COPY OR TRANSFER THE DATA CORRECTLY Regulatory information Critical Applications The computer you have purchased is not designed for any critical applications Critical applications means life support systems medical applications connections to implanted medical devices commercial transportation nuclear facilities or systems or any other applications where product failure could lead to injury to persons or loss of life or catastrophic property damage ACCORDINGLY TOSHIBA ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS DISCLAIM ANY AND ALL LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF THE COMPUTER PRODUCTS IN ANY CRITICAL APPLICATIONS IF YOU USE THE COMPUTER PRODUCTS IN A CRITICAL APPLICATION YOU AND NOT TOSHIBA ASSUME FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR SUCH USE FCC Notice Declaration of Conformity Information 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 installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions it may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to rad
22. IZ AONE ZXETIKEZ AIATASEIZ THE OAHTTAZE 1999 5JER Con la presente TOSHIBA Corp Digital Media Network Company dichiara che questo Radio LAN device conforme ai requisiti essenziali ed alle altre disposizioni pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva 1999 5 CE Por medio de la presente TOSHIBA Corp Digital Media Network Company declara que el Radio LAN device cumple con los requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999 5 CE TOSHIBA Corp Digital Media Network Company declara que este Radio LAN device est conforme com os requisitos essenciais e outras disposi es da Directiva 1999 5 CE USA Federal Communications Commission FCC This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules Operation of the devices in a Wireless LAN System is subject to the following two conditions This device may not cause harmful interference This device must accept any interference that may cause undesired operation TOSHIBA is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by unauthorized modification of the devices included with this TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card or the substitution or attachment of connecting cables and equipment other than specified by TOSHIBA The correction of interference caused by such unauthorized modification substitution or attachment will be the responsibility of the user 1 2 Regulatory information Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiat
23. TOSHIBA Satellite M40 M45 Series Resource Guide NOTE Keep this guide in a convenient place to access important information about your computer If you need assistance use one of the following Toshiba s Support Website pcsupport toshiba com Toshiba Global Support Centre Calling within the United States 800 457 7777 Calling from outside the United States 949 859 4273 Please fill in for your reference and future use Model name Part number Serial number Contents Regulatory rot fiet OE soe nd en eca ondes 3 IMMEFOGUCTION PP O 26 setting up your computer and getting started 21 Your computer s TFT display 35 Hsen a Po CAS rmt iei oec det 35 Removing a PC Card in 36 eamin NE DASG nd e aS 31 Using the DVD ROM or multi function drive 38 Moving the computer 43 Mobile computing ii 43 IFSOM MIRO does WONG sree tener lee ne ma ns anse nn 50 If you need further assistance 55 Power cord cable connectors aiti tre ir ti 56 Features and Specifications 57 Legal FOOMOTE Sehere EA A 62 Regulatory information 3 handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm Wash hands after handling Regulatory information Model Satellite M40 M45 Series Recordable and or ReWritable Drives and Associated Software Warranty The computer system you purchased may include Recordable and or ReW
24. acities visit the Toshiba Web site at accessories toshiba com for more information There are two memory slots Your system may have both slots occupied A CAUTION you use the computer for a long time the memory modules will become hot If this happens let the modules cool to room temperature before you replace them You need a standard Phillips No 1 screwdriver to install a memory module CAUTION 10 avoid damaging the computers screws use a standard Phillips No 1 screwdriver that is in good condition Do not try to install a memory module under the following conditions You can damage the computer and the memory module 1 The computer is turned on 2 The computer was shut down using Standby mode 3 Power to the DVD ROM or multi function drive has been turned on If the computer is on begin at step 1 otherwise skip to step 3 1 Ifthe computer is on click Start Turn Off Computer The Turn off computer window appears 2 Click Turn Off The operating system turns off the computer 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer including the AC adapter cord 4 Remove the battery Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to locate the memory module slot cover Setting up your computer and getting started 33 Memory module slot cover i Locating the memory module slot cover 6 Using a standard Phillips No 1 screwdriver unscrew the screw t
25. ack button skips to the following track on the disc The play pause button starts playing the disc or makes it pause if currently playing The stop eject button stops a disc that is currently playing You can eject a disc by pressing the stop eject button twice Use this method to eject a disc when the computer is turned off and the sound subsystem is turned on Using the DVD ROM or multi function drive 41 Inserting a compact disc Before putting on headphones to listen to an audio CD turn the volume dial down and do not set the volume too high when using the headphones Continuous exposure to loud sound can harm your hearing To insert a compact disc into the drive 1 Make sure the computer is turned on 2 Make sure the in use indicator light is off 3 Press the drive s eject button The disc tray slides partially out of the drive about inch HINT The drive will not open if the computers power is off LR Grasp the tray and pull it fully open un Hold the disc by its edges and check that it is free of dust If the disc is dusty clean it 6 Place the disc carefully in the disc tray label side up Positioning the disc in the drive 7 Gently press the disc onto the center spindle until you feel the disc click into place 49 Using the DVD ROM or multi function drive Be careful not to touch the drives lens located underneath the drives spindle or the area around it Doing so could cause the drive to
26. afely Remove Hardware icon on the system tray Once the PC Card has stopped you can safely remove it Learning the basics 3 Learning the basics Computing tips 9 Save your work frequently Your work stays in the computer s temporary memory until you save it to the disk You will lose all unsaved work if for example a system error occurs and you must restart your computer or your battery runs out of charge while you are working Your computer can be configured to warn you when the battery is running low HINT Some programs have an automatic save feature that you can turn on This feature saves your file to the hard disk at preset intervals See your software documentation for details Back up your files to diskettes or other removable storage media on a regular basis Label the backup copies clearly and store them in a safe place Scan all new files for viruses Never turn off the computer if a drive indicator light indicates a drive is active The Windows XP operating system records information such as your desktop setup during its shutdown procedure If you do not let the operating system shut down normally details such as new icon positions may be lost Using the TouchPad The TouchPad the small smooth square cutout located in front of the keyboard is sensitive to touch and enables you to move the cursor with the stroke of a finger Simply move your finger on the TouchPad in the direction
27. all the features and specifications listed or illustrated For more detailed information about the features and specifications on your particular model visit Toshiba s Web site at pcsupport toshiba com While Toshiba has made every effort at the time of publication to ensure the accuracy of the information provided herein product specifications configurations prices system component options availability are all subject to change without notice For the most up to date product information about your computer or to stay current with the various computer software or hardware options visit Toshiba s Web site at pcsupport toshiba com Technology and processor Processor Central Processing Unit Intel Pentium M Processor 760 2 00 GHz 2 MB L2 cache 533 MHz FSB Intel Pentium M Processor 750 1 86 GHz 2 MB L2 cache 533 MHz FSB Intel Pentium M Processor 745 1 80 GHz 2 MB L2 cache 400 MHz FSB Intel Pentium M Processor 730 1 60 GHz 2 MB L2 cache 533 MHz FSB Intel Pentium M Processor 740 1 73 GHz 2 MB L2 cache 533 MHz FSB CPU performance in your computer product may vary from specifications under the following conditions use of certain external peripheral products use of battery power instead of AC power use of certain multimedia computer generated graphics or video applications use of standard telephone lines or low speed network connections use of complex modeling softwa
28. and getting started AC adapter AC adapter cord Sample power cord cable and AC adapter To connect AC power to the computer 1 Connect the power cord cable to the AC adapter Sample connecting the power cord cable to the AC adapter handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm Wash hands after handling oco 2 Plug the AC adapter into the DC IN on the back of the computer Sample connecting the AC adapter to the computer B 3 Connect the power cord cable to a live electrical outlet The AC power light on the indicator panel glows blue WARNING A WARNING Setting up your computer and getting started 31 Never tamper with the power cord cable or plug never splice or alter a power cord cable never bend or twist a power cord cable never place heavy objects on a power cord cable never place a power cord cable near a heat source never run a power cord cable through a pinch point such as a door or window never use nails staples or similar objects to fasten or attach power cord cable in place never attempt to disassemble or repair an AC adapter or a Battery Charger Doing any of the above may damage the power cord cable and or result in a fire or electric shock possibly resulting in serious injury Never attempt to connect or disconnect a power plug with wet hands Failure to follow this instruction co
29. ansportation to avoid a possible short circuit fire or electric shock Failure to do so could possibly result in serious injury Always use the battery pack supplied as an accessory or an equivalent battery pack specified in the User s Manual Other battery packs have different voltage and terminal polarities Use of non conforming battery packs could generate smoke or cause fire or rupture possibly resulting in serious injury After repeated use the batteries will finally lose their ability to hold a charge and you will need to replace them Under certain applicable laws and regulations it may be illegal to dispose of old batteries by placing them in the trash Please be kind to our shared environment Check with your local government authority for details regarding where to recycle old batteries or how to dispose of them properly If 50 If something goes wrong you cannot find the information you need elsewhere call Toshiba at 1 800 457 7777 If something goes wrong Problems that are easy to fix Your program stops responding If you are working with a program that suddenly freezes all operations chances are the program has stopped responding You may be able to exit the failed program without shutting down the operating system or closing other programs To close a program that has stopped responding 1 Press Ctrl Alt and Del simultaneously once 2 Click the Applications tab If a program has stopped responding th
30. atically recognizes the additional memory Removing a memory module A CAUTION you use the computer for a long time the memory modules will become hot If this happens let the modules cool to room temperature before you replace them 1 Follow steps 1 through 6 in Installing additional memory optional on page 31 Your computer s TFT display 35 2 Pull the clips away from the memory module The memory module pops partially out of the slot 3 Carefully remove the memory module from the slot 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and the screw S Turn the computer over and restart it Your computer s TFT display Small bright dots may appear on your screen display when you turn on your PC Your display contains an extremely large number of thin film transistors TFT and is manufactured using high precision technology Any small bright dots that may appear on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology Over a period of time and depending on the usage of the computer the brightness of the screen will deteriorate This is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen technology When the computer is operated on battery power the screen will dim and you may not be able to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power Inserting a PC Card Use caution when lifting or turning your computer Failure to do So may result in damage to components such as cables attached
31. b site at pcsupport toshiba com While Toshiba has made every effort at the time of publication to ensure the accuracy of the information provided herein product specifications configurations prices system component options availability are all subject to change without notice For the most up to date product information about your computer or to stay current with the various computer software or hardware options visit Toshiba s Web site at pcsupport toshiba com Processor Central Processing Unit CPU performance in your computer product may vary from specifications under the following conditions use of certain external peripheral products use of battery power instead of AC power use of certain multimedia computer generated graphics or video applications 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 71 000 meters or 23 280 feet above sea level use of computer at temperatures outside the range of 5 C to 30 C 41 F to 86 F or gt 25 C 77 F at high altitude all temperature references are approximate and may vary depending on the specific computer model please visit the Toshiba website at www pcsupport toshiba com for details CPU performance may also vary fr
32. cation The indication shown below appears on this equipment 2 9 2 4DSOF4 EN EN EN 4 1 2 4 This equipment uses a frequency of 2 4 GHz DS This equipment uses DS SS modulation OF This equipment uses OFDM modulation 3 Theinterference range of this equipment is less than 40m Eu this equipment uses a frequency bandwidth from 2 400 MHz to 2 483 5 MHz It is possible to avoid the band of mobile object identification systems 3 TOSHIBA Direct PC Monday Friday 10 00 17 00 Toll Free Tel 0120 13 1100 Direct Dial 03 3457 5916 Fax 03 5444 9450 Device Authorization This device obtains the Technical Regulation Conformity Certification and the Technical Conditions Compliance Approval and it belongs to the device class of radio equipment of low power data communication system radio station stipulated in the Radio Law and the Telecommunications Business Law of Japan 14 Regulatory information The Name of the radio equipment refer to the equipment label provided on the computer JAPAN APPROVALS INSTITUTE FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT Approval Number D01 1128JP TELECOM ENGINEERING CENTER Approval Number 03NY A0018 03GZDA0017 The following restrictions apply Do not disassemble or modify the device Do not install the embedded wireless module into other device 5 17 GHz to 5 23 GHz for indoor use only Radio Approvals for Wireless Devices NOTE The following information is dependent
33. cked Moving the computer Before moving your computer even across the room make sure all disk activity has ended the drive indicator light stops glowing and all external peripheral cables are disconnected Do not pick up the computer by its display panel or by the back where the ports are located Doing so could damage the system Mobile computing Running the computer on battery power i The computer contains a removable Lithium Ion Li Ion high capacity battery that provides power when you are away from an AC outlet This is the main battery You can recharge it many times Battery life may vary considerably from specifications depending on product model configuration applications power management settings and features utilized as well as the natural performance variations produced by the design of individual components Published battery life numbers are achieved on select models and configurations tested by Toshiba at the time of publication See Detailed Specs for specific battery measurement test Recharge time varies depending on usage Battery may not charge while computer is consuming full power After a period of time the battery will lose its ability to perform at maximum capacity and will need to be replaced This is normal for all batteries To purchase a new battery pack see the accessories information that shipped with your computer or visit the Toshiba web site at www accessories toshiba com To
34. d write DVD RAM read write DVD R double layer read write Wireless Communication Wireless communication NOTE The computer may come with an optional integrated Wi Fi wireless LAN mini PCI o module providing wireless LAN functions Wireless connectivity and some features may require you to purchase additional software external hardware or services Availability of public wireless LAN access points may be lim ited The transmission speed over the wireless LAN and the dis tance over which wireless LAN can reach may vary depending on surrounding electromagnetic environment obstacles access point design and configuration and client design and software hardware configurations The actual transmission speed will be lower than the theoretical maximum speed To use the Atheros SuperAG or SuperG wireless function if available your client and access point must support the corresponding feature Performance of these functions may vary depending on the for mat of data transmitted Toshiba recommends that Wi Fi options be factory installed at the time of order 62 Legal Footnotes Legal Footnotes 1 Product Series The product specifications and configuration information are designed for a product Series Your particular model may not have all the features and specifications listed or illustrated For more detailed information about the features and specifications on your particular model visit Toshiba s We
35. e computer 2 Disconnect the AC adapter from the power plug socket and com puter 3 Remove the battery pack Failure to follow these instructions could result in serious injury or permanent damage to the computer Do not turn on the power again until you have taken the computer to an authorized service center If you experience discomfort while operating the computer stop immediately and rest Continuous operation for long periods without adequate rest may cause pain in the arms wrists hands neck or He part of the body If pain persists despite rest consult your octor PC base and palm rest can become hot Avoid prolonged contact to prevent heat injury to skin Read the enclosed Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort some PC Cards can become hot with prolonged use Overheating of a PC Card can result in errors or instability in its operation Before you remove a PC Card always wait for it to cool You could get burned removing a hot PC Card Never place a heavy object on the computer and be careful not to drop a heavy object onto the computer It could damage the computer or cause system failure Setting up your computer and getting started 29 Your computer s features and specifications Certain notebook chassis are designed to accommodate all possible configurations for an entire product Series Your selected model may not have all the features and specifications corresponding to all of the icons or switch
36. e words not responding appear beside its name in the list 3 Select the program you want to close then click End Task Closing the failed program should allow you to continue working If it does not continue with step 4 4 Close the remaining programs one by one by selecting the program name then End Task To power off your computer do one of the following If you are not connected to a domain server 1 Click Start Turn off computer The Turn off computer window appears 2 Click Turn Off The computer turns off If you are connected to a domain server 1 Click Start Shut down The Shut Down window appears 2 Click Shut down from the drop down list If something goes wrong P1 3 Click OK The computer shuts down completely Your program performs an illegal operation If you receive the message Your program has performed an illegal operation close the window and continue working If it happens again record the details of the message and consult the software manufacturer To record the details 1 Click the Details button and select the text the operating system displays The Details button displays information that the software manufacturer needs to help you solve your problem 2 Press Ctrl and c simultaneously to copy the text to the clipboard 3 Open Notepad click Start point to All Programs then point to Accessories and click Notepad 4 Press Ctrl and v simultaneously to paste the detail
37. ean Community operation in the 5 GHz bands This device will operate under the control of the Access Point in order to avoid operating on a channel occupied by any radar system in the area The presence of nearby radar operation may result in temporary interruption of operation of this device The Access Point s radar detection feature will automatically restart operation on a channel free of radar You may consult with the local technical support staff Regulatory information 1 T responsible for the wireless network to ensure the Access Point device s are properly configured for European Community operation Approved Countries Regions for Use for the Atheros AR5001X Mini PCI Wireless Network Adapter This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries regions in the following table Do not use this equipment except in the countries regions in the following table NOTE This device works on passive scan only peer to peer mode is not available in 802 11a and Turbo Mode 802 11b 2 4 GHz Australia Austria Belgium Canada Denmark Finland France Germany Greece Ireland Italy Liechtenstein Luxembourg Netherlands New Zealand Norway Portugal Sweden Switzerland UK USA 802 1 1a 5 GHz Australia Austria Belgium Canada Denmark Finland France Germany Greece Ireland Italy Liechtenstein Luxembourg Netherlands New Zealand Norway Portugal Sweden Sw
38. ed Index A AC adapter 29 AC power light 29 adding memory 32 alarms low battery 45 B battery alarms 45 changing 45 disposal 49 installing 45 light 44 Li Ion Lithium Ion 43 monitoring power 44 removing 46 unlocking 46 built in features 57 buttons control 38 DVD ROM drive eject 39 DVD ROM multi function drive eject 39 C CD DVDs inserting 41 CD ROMs using 39 changing main battery 45 computer moving 43 running on battery power 43 computing tips 37 connecting AC adapter 29 65 power cable 30 printer 31 control buttons 38 D DC IN 30 disc positioning 41 display screen is blank 52 disposing of used batteries 49 DVD ROM multi function drive eject button 39 E error messages program has performed an illegal operation 51 F FCC requirements 5 files backing up 37 saving 37 H hot swapping precautions 36 inserting PC Cards 35 installing main battery 45 memory module 32 interference statement 20 internal drives 61 K keyboard not working 52 66 unexpected characters 52 L lights AC power 29 battery 44 M main battery changing 45 memory adding 32 removing 34 memory module inserting 33 removing 33 Microsoft Windows XP 26 monitor not working 53 moving the computer 43 0 operating system 26 P PC Card checklist 53 computer stops working 54 inserting 35 problem solving 54 removing 36 replacing 36 port specifications 59 power cable 30 cable con
39. ed further assistance 55 If you need further assistance If you have followed the recommendations in this chapter and are still having problems you may need additional technical assistance This section contains the steps to take to ask for help Before you call Since some problems may be related to the operating system or the program you are using it is important to investigate other sources of assistance first Try the following before contacting Toshiba Review the troubleshooting information in your operating system documentation Ifthe problem occurs while you are running a program consult the program s documentation for troubleshooting suggestions Contact the software company s technical support group for their assistance Detailed system specifications are available at www ts toshiba com by selecting your particular product and model number clicking GO and then clicking the Detailed Specs link from the menu on the left Or just refer to the computer documentation shipped with your product For the number of a Toshiba dealer near you see Toshiba voice contact in this section Contacting Toshiba If you still need help and suspect that the problem is hardware related Toshiba offers a variety of resources to help you Toshiba s Technical Support Website For technical support or to stay current on the most recent software and hardware options for your computer and for other product information be sure
40. ed together This precaution may be particularly important in rural areas Caution Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves but should contact the appropriate electric inspection authority or electrician as appropriate The user manual of analog equipment must contain the equipment s Ringer Equivalence Number REN and an explanation notice similar to the following The Ringer Equivalence Number REN of this device can be found on the label affixed to your computer NOTICE The Ringer Equivalence Number REN assigned to each terminal 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 8 Regulatory information the requirement that the sum of the Ringer Equivalence Numbers of all the devices does not exceed 5 3 The standard connecting arrangement telephone jack type for this equipment is jack type s USOC RJ1 1C Wireless Interoperability The TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card products are designed to be interoperable with any wireless LAN product that is based on Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum DSSS radio technology and is compliant to The IEEE 802 11 Standard on Wireless LANs Revision A B G as defined and approved by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers The Wireless Fidelity Wi Fi certification as defined by the Wi Fi
41. ensure that the battery maintains its maximum capacity operate the computer on battery power at least once a month until the battery is fully discharged Please see Maximizing battery life on page 48 for procedures If the computer is continuously operated on AC power either through an AC adapter or a docking station if applicable to your system for 44 Mobile computing an extended period more than a month the battery may fail to retain a charge This may shorten the life of the battery and the battery light may not indicate a low battery condition The computer also has an internal real time clock RTC battery The RTC battery powers the RTC memory that stores your system configuration settings and the current time and date information It maintains this information for up to a month while the computer is turned off TECHNICAL NOTE The RTC battery does not charge while the computer is turned off even if the AC adapter is attached The RTC battery charges when the computer is powered on The RTC battery may have become completely discharged while your computer was shipped resulting in the following message during startup BAD RTC BATTERY BADCHECKSUM CMOS CHECK THE SYSTEM NOTE his message may vary by model The RTC battery does not charge while the computer is turned off even if the AC adapter is attached Monitoring battery power The computer s main battery light gives you an indication of the
42. erated in accordance with telecommunication laws and regulations Low power radio frequency electric machinery shall resist against interference from legal communications or from industrial scientific and medical radio emission electric machinery Using this Equipment in Japan In Japan the frequency bandwidth of 2 400 MHz to 2 483 5 MHz for second generation low power data communication systems such as this equipment overlaps that of mobile object identification systems premises radio station and specified low power radio station 1 Sticker Please put the following sticker on devices incorporating this product The frequency barxhwiath of this equipment may operate within the sarne range as industrial devices schertific devices medical devices microwave overs licensed radio stations ari an dioeemed specified low power radio stations for mobie object identification systems RFID nes Other Radio Stations Before using this equipment ensure that it does not with any of the equipment listed above 2 amp this equipment causes RF interference to other radio stations yromptly change the frequency being d of use or tum off the source of emissions 3 Contact TOSHIBA Direct Pi 5e us prodi ou nae obe ed by this product to Other Radio Stations 2 Indication The indication shown below appears on this equipment 1 2 3 2 4FH1 T eo EI 4 1 2 4 This equipment uses a frequency of 2 4 GHz Regulatory info
43. es shown on the notebook chassis unless you have selected all those features This information applies to all the features and icons described in this guide Below are examples of some of the many possible icons that may come on your computer Ca e e Sample system icons Connecting the AC adapter The AC adapter enables you to power the computer from an AC outlet and to charge the computer s batteries The AC power light on the computer glows when the device 1s plugged in Never pull on a power cord cable to remove a plug from a socket Always grasp the plug directly Failure to follow this instruction may damage the cord cable and or result in a fire or electric shock possibly resulting in serious injury When you connect the AC adapter to the computer always follow the steps in the exact order as described in the User s Guide Connecting the power cord cable to a live electrical outlet should be the last step otherwise the adapter DC output plug could hold an electrical charge and cause an electrical shock or minor bodily injury when touched As a general safety precaution avoid touching any metal parts Always use the Toshiba AC adapter that was provided with your computer or use Toshiba recommended alternate models to avoid any risk of fire or other damage to the computer Use of an incompatible AC adapter could cause fire or damage to the computer possibly resulting in serious injury 30 Setting up your computer
44. ess the eject button or turn off the computer while the drive in use indicator light is glowing Doing so could damage the disc or the drive Manual eject hole Use if you need to release the disc tray when the power is off Use a straightened paper clip or other narrow object to press the manual eject button located inside the hole Never use a pencil to press the manual eject button Pencil lead can break off inside the computer and damage it Instead use a slim object such as a straightened paper clip 40 Using the DVD ROM or multi function drive CD DVD control buttons The control buttons on the left side of the keyboard let you play audio CDs when the computer is off You can also use them to play CDs and DVDs when the computer is on Intene D0 ae CD DVD Play Pause o O Stop Previous O Next track ETET track Sample CD DVD control buttons The internet button launches the Internet Explorer web browser application The CD DVD button has the following functionality Power is off and you If a CD is in the drive the system operates as press the CD DVD a stand alone CD player button Operating system is Ifa CD is in the drive the Windows Media running and you press Player starts and the audio CD begins to play the CD DVD button jf DYD is in the drive WinDVD starts and the DVD begins to play The previous track button returns to the preceding track on the disc The next tr
45. gain to return the display priority to its previous setting nan HINT Holding the Fn key and pressing the F5 key several times will Ca advance you through the display options If you are using an external monitor Check that the monitor is turned on Check that the monitor s power cord is firmly plugged into a working power outlet Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is firmly attached Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on the external monitor Press Fn and F5 simultaneously to make sure the display priority is not set for the built in screen Small bright dots appear on your TFT display when you turn on your computer Small bright dots may appear on your screen display when you turn on your PC Your display contains an extremely large number of thin film transistors TFT and is manufactured using high precision technology Any small bright dots that may appear on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology Over a period of time and depending on the usage of the computer the brightness of the screen will deteriorate This 1s also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen technology When the computer is operated on battery power the screen will dim and you may not be able to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power PC Card problems PC Card checklist Make sure the card is inserted properly into the slot
46. ge while computer is consuming full power After a period of time the battery will lose its ability to perform at maximum capacity and will need to be replaced This is normal for all batteries To purchase a new battery pack see the accessories information that shipped with your computer or visit the Toshiba web site at www accessories toshiba com Hard Disk Drive HDD Capacity 1 Gigabyte GB means 1000 x 1000 x 1000 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 1024 x 1024 x 1024 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 Memory Main System Part of the main system memory may be used by the graphics system for graphics performance and therefore reduce the amount of main system memory available for other computing activities The amount of main system memory allocated to support graphics may vary depending on the graphics system applications utilized system memory size and other factors Display Small bright dots may appear on your screen display when you turn on your PC Your display contains an extremely large number of thin film transistors TFT and is ma
47. hat secures the memory module slot cover then remove the memory module slot cover Removing the memory module slot cover 7 Remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging Static electricity can damage the memory module Before you handle the module touch a grounded metal surface to discharge any static electricity you may have built up To avoid damaging the memory module be careful not to touch its gold connector bar on the side you insert into the computer 8 Insert the memory module into the socket on the underside of the computer 9 Hold the memory module by its edges so that the gold connector bar faces the slot at a slight angle to the socket 34 Setting up your computer and getting started 10 Check that the module is lined up with the socket clips 11 Gently press down on the memory module connector until the clips snap into place Do not force the memory module into position The memory module should be level when secured in place Inserting le memory module into the slot The clips on either side of the memory module will click to secure the memory module CAUTION Avoid touching the connectors on the memory module or on the computer Grease or dust on the connectors may cause memory access problems 12 Replace the memory module cover and the screw 13 Turn the computer over and reconnect any cables you removed 14 Restart the computer When you turn on the computer it autom
48. hould glow blue and the battery light should glow amber to indicate that the battery pack is being charged If the DC IN or AC power light indicator does not glow power is not being supplied Check the connections for the AC adapter and power cord cable S Charge the battery pack until the battery light glows blue Mobile computing 49 Ifyou have extra battery packs rotate their use Ifyou will not be using the system for an extended period more than one month remove the battery pack Disconnect the AC adapter when the battery is fully charged Overcharging makes the battery hot and shortens its life Ifyou are not going to use the computer for more than eight hours disconnect the AC adapter Store spare battery packs in a cool dry place out of direct sunlight Disposing of used batteries safely The life of a battery pack depends on usage When the battery pack needs replacing the main battery light flashes amber shortly after you have fully recharged the battery You must discard a battery 1f it becomes damaged Never attempt to dispose of a battery pack by burning or by throwing it into a fire and never allow exposure to a heating apparatus e g microwave oven Heat can cause a battery pack to explode and possibly cause serious injury Always dispose of used battery packs in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations Put insulating tape such as cellophane tape on the electrode during tr
49. ine ensure the installation of this equipment does not disable your alarm equipment If you have questions about what will disable alarm equipment consult your telephone company or a qualified installer Instructions for IC CS 03 Certified Equipment 1 NOTICE The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment This certification means that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network protective operational and safety requirements as prescribed in the appropriate Terminal Equipment Technical Requirements document s The Department does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the user s satisfaction Before installing this equipment users should ensure that it is permissible to be connected to the facilities of the local telecommunications company The equipment must also be installed using an acceptable method of connection The customer should be aware that compliance with the above conditions may not prevent degradation of service in some situations Repairs to certified equipment should be coordinated by a representative designated by the supplier Any repairs or alterations made by the user to this equipment or equipment malfunctions may give the telecommunications company cause to request the user to disconnect the equipment Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground connections of the power utility telephone lines and internal metallic water pipe system if present are connect
50. ing battery alarms in the electronic user s guide Changing the main battery When your battery power is running low you have two options connect the computer to an AC power source or install a charged battery Never short circuit the battery pack by either accidentally or intentionally bringing the battery terminals in contact with another conductive object This could cause serious injury or fire and could also damage the battery pack Never expose a battery pack to abnormal shock vibration or pressure The battery pack s internal protective device could fail causing it to overheat or ignite resulting in caustic liquid leakage or explosion or fire possibly resulting in death or serious injury 46 Mobile computing NOTE If your battery discharges fully your information will be lost Be sure to save your work often Removing the battery from the computer 1 Save your work 2 Shut down and turn off the computer 3 Remove all cables connected to the computer including the AC adapter cord Turn the computer over If the battery lock is in the locked position slide it toward the unlocked position 6 Slide the battery release to release the battery Battery release latch 7 Pull the discharged battery pack out of the computer Removing the discharged battery Mobile computing AT If the battery is leaking or its case is cracked put on protective 10 11 12 gloves to handle it and discard it i
51. io or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help NOTE Only Peripherals complying with the FCC Class B limits may be attached to this equipment Operation with noncompliant peripherals or peripherals not recommended by Toshiba is likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception Shielded cables must be used between the external devices and the computer s parallel port monitor port USB port PS 2 port i LINK 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 s authority to operate the equipment Regulatory information 5 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions This device may not cause harmful interference This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Contact either Toshiba s Support Website at pcsupport toshiba com Or call the Toshiba Global Support Centre
52. ion The radiated output power of the TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits Nevertheless the TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized In normal operating configuration the LCD in the upright position the dis tance between the antenna and the user should not be less than 20 cm The antenna s used for this transmitter must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter Antenna s used in 5 15 GHz to 5 25 GHz frequency band must be integral antenna which provide no access to the end user Refer to the Regulatory Statements as identified in the documentation that comes with those products for additional information CAUTION Radio Frequency Interference Requirements This device is restricted to indoor use due to its operation in the 5 15 GHz to 5 25 GHz frequency range FCC requires this product to be used indoors for frequency range 5 15 GHz to 5 25 GHz to reduce the potential for harm ful interference to co channel Mobile Satellite systems High power radars are allocated as primary users of the 5 25 GHz to 5 35 GHz and 5 65 GHzto 5 85 GHz bands These radar stations can cause interference with and or damage this device NOTE The above Caution information applies to products that operate with an 002 11a device Taiwan Unless approved for any model
53. itzerland UK USA Turbo Mode 5 GHz Canada USA 1 8 Regulatory information Approved Countries Regions for Use for the Intel PRO Wireless LAN 2100 3B Mini PCI Adapter This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries regions in the following table Do not use this equipment except in the countries regions in the following table Argentina Australia Austria Belgium Brazil Canada Chile Denmark Finland France Germany Greece Iceland Ireland Italy Japan Liechtenstein Luxembourg Mexico Netherlands New Zealand Norway Peru Portugal Singapore Spain Sweden Switzerland UK Uruguay USA Venezuela Approved Countries Regions for Use for the Toshiba Mini PCI Wireless LAN Card This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries regions in the following table Do not use this equipment except in the countries regions in the following table Australia Austria Belgium Canada Denmark Finland France Germany Greece Hong Kong Iceland Ireland Italy Japan Liechtenstein Luxembourg Malaysia Netherlands New Zealand Norway Philippines Portugal Singapore Spain Sweden Switzerland Thailand UK USA Regulatory information 1 O Approved Countries Regions for Use for the INPROCOMM IPN2220 Wireless Network Adapter This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries regions in the following table
54. latory information Location of the required label Sample shown below Location of the label and manufacturing information may vary Product is certified by the manufacturer to comply with DHHS rules 21 CFR sub chaper J applicable at the date of nufacture manufact MANUFACTURED Toshiba Corporation 1 1 Shibaura 1 Chome Minato Ku Tokyo 105 8001 Japan CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LASER KLASSE 1 FWOEVTqi 8 This appliance contains a laser system and is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT To use this model properly read the user s guide carefully and keep it for your future reference Never attempt to disassemble adjust or repair a CD DVD drive CD RW drive Multi drive or any other optical drive You could damage the drive You would also be exposed to laser light or other safety hazards resulting in serious injury Always a eae contact an authorized Toshiba service provider if any repair or adjustment is LASSER KLASSE 1 required Copyright This guide is copyrighted by Toshiba America Information Systems Inc with all rights reserved Under the copyright laws this guide cannot be reproduced in any form without the prior written permission of Toshiba No patent liability is assumed however with respect to the use of the information contained herein 2005 by Toshiba America Information Systems Inc All rights reserved Export Administration Regulation
55. mmediately Always dispose of used battery packs in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations Put insulating tape such as cellophane tape on the electrode during transportation to avoid a possible short circuit fire or electric shock Failure to do so could possibly result in serious injury Wipe the terminals of the charged battery with a clean cloth to ensure a good connection Insert the charged battery into the slot until the latch clicks The battery pack has been designed so that you cannot install it with reverse polarity Turn the computer right side up Reconnect any cables Restart the computer Battery safety precautions 9 Ca If the battery pack produces an odor overheats or changes color or shape while it is being used or charged turn off the computer s power immediately and disconnect the power cord cable from the power socket Carefully remove the battery pack from the computer Do not try to disassemble a battery pack Do not overcharge or reverse charge a battery Overcharging will shorten its life and reverse charging could damage it Avoid touching the metal terminals of the battery with another metal object Short circuiting the battery can cause it to overheat and may cause damage to the battery or the computer Do not incinerate a spent battery as this could cause it to explode and release toxic materials If a battery is leaking or damaged replace it immediately Use protec
56. nectors 56 computer will not start 51 monitoring 44 specifications 58 power devices 61 precautions 27 31 primary control button 38 printer connecting 31 problem solving computer hangs when PC Card inserted 54 computer will not power up 51 contacting Toshiba 55 display is blank 52 external monitor 53 illegal operation 51 keyboard not responding 52 keyboard produces unexpected characters 52 PC Card checklist 53 PC Card slots appear dead 54 program not responding 50 R removing disc with computer off 42 PC Cards 36 running the computer on battery power 43 S safety disposing of batteries 49 precautions 27 screen blank 52 secondary control button 38 setting battery alarms 45 setting up AC adapter 29 specifications 57 ports 59 power 58 standard hardware 60 storage capacity 59 standard hardware specifications 60 storage capacity specifications 59 T tips on computing 37 Toshiba Accessories information 27 TouchPad using 38 W Web sites 55 6 PMA500098011 05 05 TOSHIBA AN A
57. nufactured using high precision technology Any small bright dots that may appear on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology Over a period of time and depending on the usage of the computer the brightness of the screen will deteriorate This is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen technology When the computer is operated on battery power the screen will dim and you may not be able to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power Modem Speed Due to FCC limitations speeds of 53 kbps are the maximum permissible rates during downloads Actual data transmission speeds will vary depending on line conditions Legal Footnotes Wireless Wireless connectivity and some features may require you to purchase additional software external hardware or services Availability of public wireless LAN access points may be limited The transmission speed over the wireless LAN and the distance over which wireless LAN can reach may vary depending on surrounding electromagnetic environment obstacles access point design and configuration and client design and software hardware configurations The actual transmission speed will be lower than the theoretical maximum speed To use the Atheros SuperAG or SuperG wireless function if available your client and access point must support the corresponding feature Performance of these functions may vary depending on the format of data transmitt
58. om specifications due to design configuration Under some conditions your computer product may automatically shut down This is a normal protective feature designed to reduce the risk of lost data or damage to the product when used outside recommended conditions To avoid risk of lost data always make back up copies of data by periodically storing it on an external storage medium Use your computer product only under recommended conditions Read additional restrictions under Environmental Conditions in your product Detailed Specs Contact Toshiba Technical Service and Support for more information Legal Footnotes 63 Graphics Graphics Processing Unit GPU performance 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 Battery Life Battery life may vary considerably from specifications depending on product model configuration applications power management settings and features utilized as well as the natural performance variations produced by the design of individual components Published battery life numbers are achieved on select models and configurations tested by Toshiba at the time of publication See Detailed Specs for specific battery measurement test Recharge time varies depending on usage Battery may not char
59. ons TOSHIBA believes Bluetooth wireless technology is safe for use by consumers These standards and recommendations reflect the consensus of the scientific community and result from deliberations of panels and committees of scientists who continually review and interpret the extensive research literature In some situations or environments the use of Bluetooth wireless technology may be restricted by the proprietor of the building or responsible representatives of the organization These situations may for example include Using the equipment with Bluetooth wireless technology on board airplanes or In any other environment where the risk of interference to other devices or services is perceived or identified as harmful If you are uncertain of the policy that applies on the use of wireless devices in a specific organization or environment e g airports you are encouraged to ask for authorization to use the device with Bluetooth wireless technology prior to turning on the equipment Regulatory Statements This product complies with any mandatory product specification in any country region where the product is sold In addition the product complies with the following European Union EU and EFTA This equipment complies with the R amp TTE directive 1999 5 EC and has been provided with the CE mark accordingly Regulatory information 21 Canada Industry Canada IC This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada
60. ors TFT and is manufactured using high precision technology Any small bright dots that may appear on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology Over a period of time and depending on the usage of the computer the brightness of the screen will deteriorate This is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen technology When the computer is operated on bat tery power the screen will dim and you may not be able to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power Integrated V 92 56K modem Due to FCC limitations speeds of 53 kbps are the maximum permissible rates during downloads Actual data transmission speeds will vary depending on line conditions For more detailed information regarding your system s modem visit the Toshiba web site at toshiba com Marvell 10Base T 100Base TX adapter with RJ45 port TouchPad pointing device provides the complete function of a mouse or other pointing device One PC Card slot lets you install one Type II PC Card Minimum slot thickness 5 mm ADI SoundMAX Integrated Digital Audio Features and specifications 61 DVD SuperMulti drive CD ROM 24x read DVD ROM 8x read CD R 24x write CD RW 10x write DVD R 8x write DVD RW 4x write DVD RAM 3x write DVD R 8x write DVD RW 4x write DVD R double layer 2 4x write Compatibility CD ROM CD R read write CD RW read re write DVD ROM DVD R read write DVD RW rea
61. oved after July 23 2001 the REN for this product is part of the product identifier that has the format US AAAEQIHETXXXX The digits represented by the are the REN without a decimal point e g 03 is a REN of 0 3 For earlier products the REN is separately shown on the label 6 Regulatory information Connection to party line service 1s subject to state tariffs Contact the state public utility commission public service commission or corporation commission for information Telephone Company Procedures The goal of the telephone company is to provide you with the best service it can In order to do this it may occasionally be necessary for them to make changes in their equipment operations or procedures If these changes might affect your service or the operation of your equipment the telephone company will give you notice in writing to allow you to make any changes necessary to maintain uninterrupted service If Problems Arise If this equipment causes harm to the telephone network the telephone company will notify you in advance that temporary discontinuance of service may be required But if advanced notice is not practical the telephone company will notify the customer as soon as possible Also you will be advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC if you believe it is necessary If trouble is experienced with this equipment for repair or limited warranty information please contact Toshiba Corporation Toshiba
62. port The i LINK port IEEE 1394 provides fast data transfer rates only on selected models 60 Features and specifications Bridge Media Adapter Slot The Bridge Media Adapter Slot can be used for additional storage via Secure Digital Cards xD Picture Cards Memory Stick Memory Stick PRO SmartMedia Cards or MultiMediaCards only on selected models Standard hardware Memory Display options Communication Networking Pointing device PC card slot Sound controller The system may come with 512 MB or 1024 MB of RAM expandable to 2048 MB of RAM Part of the main system memory may be used by the graphics system for graphics performance and therefore reduce the amount of main system memory available for other computing activities The amount of main system memory allocated to support graphics may vary depending on the graphics system applications utilized system memory size and other factors 15 4 inch WXGA measured diagonally active matrix Thin Film Transistor TFT color LCD displays up to 16 million colors at 800 x 600 expansion image 1024 x 768 expansion image 1280 x 800 1280 x 1024 virtual display 1600 x 1200 virtual display 1680 x 1050 virtual display on WSXGA displays only Available configurations are normal and TruBrite High Brightness Small bright dots may appear on your screen display when you turn on your PC Your display contains an extremely large number of thin film transist
63. program functionality This guide This guide offers important information about your computer including solutions to the most common problems and features and specifications For more detailed information descriptions of other features and more extensive troubleshooting guidelines see the electronic user s guide preinstalled on your system It is also available on the Web at pcsupport toshiba com Safety icons This guide contains safety instructions that must be observed in order to avoid potential hazards that could result in personal injuries damage to your equipment or loss of data These safety cautions have been classified according to the seriousness of the risk and the icons highlight these instructions as follows WMV tala m indicates an imminently hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in property damage NOTE Provides important information Setting up your computer and getting started 2f Other icons used Additional icons highlight other helpful or educational information TECHNICAL NOTE This icon highlights technical information about the computer l ta HINT
64. re such as high end computer aided design applications 90 Graphics Power Main battery Features and specifications 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 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 visit the Toshiba website at www pcsupport toshiba com for details CPU performance may also vary from specifications due to design configuration Under some conditions your computer product may automatically shut down This is a normal protective feature designed to reduce the risk of lost data or damage to the product when used outside recommended conditions To avoid risk of lost data always make back up copies of data by periodically storing it on an external storage medium Use your computer product only under recommended conditions Read additional restrictions under Environmental Conditions in your product Detailed Specs Contact Toshiba Technical Service and Support for more information Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 900 Mobile Intel 915GM Express gt GPU performance may vary depending on product model design configuration applications power management settings and
65. referred medium for software music and video Digital versatile discs DVDs provide a significant increase in data storage and support features that are not available on any other video platform These features include wide screen movies multiple language tracks digital surround sound multiple camera angles and interactive menus For these reasons your computer may come with a DVD ROM drive or multi function drive Using the DVD ROM or multi function drive 39 a TECHNICAL NOTE Your DVD ROM or multi function drive is set to Va play region 1 North America DVD ROMs If you play a DVD disc e from another region the drive will automatically change to play in the format of the other region The drive will allow you to change regions four times On the fourth change the region will be locked in That is the drive will only play DVDs from that last region Note that changing from region 1 to region 2 and back to region 1 is counted as two changes NOTE For optimum DVD performance it is recommended that you play DVDs while running the computer on AC power You use CD ROMs to load and run software and to access reference material such as catalogs as well as listen to music em disc Drive in use indicator light Eject button Manual eject hole Sample DVD ROM or multi function drive Drive in use indicator light Indicates when the drive is in use Eject button Press to release the disc tray Never pr
66. research literature Regulatory information O In some situations or environments the use of Wireless LAN may be restricted by the proprietor of the building or responsible representatives of the organization These situations may for example include Using the Wireless LAN equipment on board airplanes or In any other environment where the risk of interference to other devices or services is perceived or identified as harmful If you are uncertain of the policy that applies on the use of wireless devices in a specific organization or environment e g airports you are encouraged to ask for authorization to use the Wireless LAN device prior to turning on the equipment LC 9 Ca Regulatory Information The TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card must be installed and used in strict accordance with the manufacturer s instructions as described in the user documentation that comes with the product This device complies with the following radio frequency and safety standards Canada Industry Canada IC This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada The installer of this radio equipment must ensure that the antenna is located or pointed such that it does not emit RF field in excess of Health Canada limits for the general population consult Safety Code 6 obtainable from Health Canada s Web site www hc sc gc ca rpb The RF device shall not be i with any other transmitter that has not been tested with this evice Opera
67. ritable optical media drive s and associated software among the most advanced data storage technologies available As with any new technology you must read and follow all set up and usage instructions in the applicable user guides and or manuals enclosed or provided electronically If you fail to do so this product may not function properly and you may lose data or suffer other damage TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS INC TOSHIBA ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS DO NOT WARRANT THAT OPERATION OF THE PRODUCT WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR FREE YOU AGREE THAT TOSHIBA ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS SHALL HAVE NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR DAMAGE TO OR LOSS OF ANY BUSINESS PROFITS PROGRAMS DATA NETWORK SYSTEMS OR REMOVABLE STORAGE MEDIA ARISING OUT OF OR RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY THEREOF Protection of Stored Data For your important data please make periodic back up copies of all the data stored on the hard disk or other storage devices as a precaution against possible failures alteration or loss of the data IF YOUR DATA IS ALTERED OR LOST DUE TO ANY TROUBLE FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION OF THE HARD DISK DRIVE OR OTHER STORAGE DEVICES AND THE DATA CANNOT BE RECOVERED TOSHIBA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGE OR LOSS OF DATA OR ANY OTHER DAMAGE RESULTING THEREFROM WHEN COPYING OR TRANSFERRING YOUR DATA PLEASE BE SURE TO CONFIRM WHETHER THE DATA HAS BEEN SUCCESSFULLY COPIED OR TRANSFERRED TOS
68. rmation 23 2 FH This equipment uses FH SS modulation 3 Theinterference range of this equipment is less than 10m This equipment uses a frequency bandwidth from 2 400 MHz to 2 483 5 MHz It is impossible to avoid the band of mobile object identification systems 3 TOSHIBA Direct PC Monday Friday 10 00 17 00 Toll Free Tel 0120 13 1100 Direct Dial 03 3457 5916 Fax 03 5444 9450 Device Authorization This device obtains the Technical Regulation Conformity Certification and it belongs to the device class of radio equipment of low power data communication system radio station stipulated in the Radio Law of Japan The Name of the radio equipment EY XF2CS TELECOM ENGINEERING CENTER Approval Number 01 NYDA1305 The following restrictions apply Do not disassemble or modify the device Do not install the embedded wireless module into other device DVD ROM and multi function drive safety instructions FWOEVI3 8 The DVD ROM and multi function drives employ a laser system To ensure proper use of this product please read this instruction manual carefully and retain for future reference Never attempt to disassemble adjust or repair a CD DVD drive CD RW drive Multi drive or any other optical drive You could damage the drive You would also be exposed to laser light or other safety hazard resulting in serious injury Always Ea authorized Toshiba service provider if any repair or adjustment is required 24 Regu
69. s are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries Dolby Manufactured by Toshiba under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Wi Fi is a registered trademark of the Wi Fi Alliance TouchPad is a trademark of Synaptics Inc Sound Blaster is a registered trademark of Creative Labs Inc Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks of the Intel Corporation PS 2 is a registered trademark of IBM Inc Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG Inc and any use of such marks by Toshiba is under license Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies Computer Disposal Information This product contains mercury Disposal of this material may be regulated due to environmental considerations For disposal reuse or recycling information please contact your local government or the Electronic Industries Alliance at www eiae org 26 Introduction Introduction Welcome to the world of powerful and portable multimedia computers You will find that the Microsoft Windows XP operating system is already installed on your computer It offers exciting features and easy Internet access Some software may differ from its retail version if available and may not include user manuals or all
70. s into Notepad S Add a paragraph break and type some notes describing what you were doing when you received the message and how the error can be reproduced 6 Save the file and refer to it when you contact the software manufacturer Problems when you tur on the computer These problems may occur when you turn on the power The computer will not start Make sure you attached the AC adapter and power cord cable properly or installed a charged battery Press and hold the power switch for at least 10 seconds If you are using the AC adapter check that the wall outlet is working by plugging in another device such as a lamp Verify that the computer is on by looking at the On off indicator If the indicator is glowing the computer is on 02 If something goes wrong If you are using an AC adapter verify that the computer is receiving power from the external power source by looking at the AC power light If the indicator 1s glowing the computer is connected to a live external power source The computer starts but when you press a key nothing happens Verify that the active program accepts text input Try clicking your mouse on an area where you can type text and try typing again Your computer may be in Standby mode and have a software or resource conflict When this happens turning the power on returns you to the problem instead of restarting the system To clear the condition press Ctrl Alt and Del simultaneously
71. ter Storage capacity Hard disk 2 5 inch removable drive and controller provides non volatile storage for 80 GB or 100 GB j Gigabyte GB means 1000 x 1000 x 1000 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 1024 x 1024 x 1024 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 Oper ating System and or pre installed software applications or media content Actual formatted capacity may vary Ports S Video out port S Video allows you to play DVD video on a TV that accepts video inputs DC IN Lets you connect the computer to AC power using the AC adapter and power cord cable Headphone jack Use the 3 5 mm headphone jack to connect stereo head phones or other audio output devices Microphone jack The 3 5 mm microphone stereo jack lets you connect an external monaural microphone or other audio input device RGB monitor port The 15 pin analog VGA port lets you connect an external SVGA monitor color or monochrome Modem port The modem port lets you connect the internal modem directly to a telephone line purchased separately via an RJ11 connection USB 2 0 ports Support USB 2 0 peripherals LAN port The LAN port lets you connect to a LAN via an RJ45 con nection i LINK
72. tion is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of this device L utilisation de ce dispositif est autoris e seulement aux conditions suivantes 1 il ne doit pas produire de brouillage et 2 l utilisateur du dispositif doit tre pr t accepter tout brouillage radio lectrique recu m me si ce brouillage est susceptible de compromettre le fonctionnement du dispositif The term IC before the equipment certification number only signifies that the Industry Canada technical specifications were met To prevent radio interference to the licensed service this device is intended to be operated indoors and away from windows to provide maximum shielding Equipment or its transmit antenna that 1s installed outdoors is subject to licensing Pour empecher que cet appareil cause du brouillage au service faisant l objet d une licence il doit etre utilize a l interieur et devrait etre place loin des fenetres 1 Regulatory information afin de Fournier un ecram de blindage maximal Si le matriel ou son antenne d emission est installe a l exterieur il doit faire l objet d une licence This device is restricted to indoor use due to its operation in the 5 15 GHz to 5 25 GHz frequency range Industry Canada requires this product to be used indoors for frequency range 5 15 GHz to 5 25 GHz to
73. tive gloves when handling a damaged battery 48 Mobile computing To replace the main battery use an identical battery that you can purchase through the Toshiba Web site at accessories toshiba com A reverse polarity condition should be avoided with all batteries The main battery is designed so that it cannot be installed in reverse polarity Charge the battery only in the computer or in a battery charger designated as an approved option When you install the battery pack you should hear a click when it 1s seated properly Do not expose the battery pack to fire The battery pack could explode Maximizing battery life To maximize the life of your battery pack Atleast once a month disconnect the computer from a power source and operate it on battery power until the battery pack fully discharges Before doing so follow the steps below 1 Turn off the computer s power 2 Disconnect the AC adapter and turn on the computer s power If it does not turn on go to step 4 3 Operate the computer on battery power for five minutes If the battery pack has at least five minutes of operating time continue operating until the battery pack is fully discharged If the battery light flashes or there is some other warning to indicate a low battery go to step 4 4 Connect the AC adapter to the computer and connect the power cord cable to a power outlet The DC IN or AC power light s
74. to your computer or to the computer itself Sample inserting a PC Card 1 If your PC Card does not support hot swapping save your data and turn off the computer before inserting the PC Card For more information see Hot swapping on page 36 2 Hold the PC Card with the arrow or main label side up and the connector side toward the PC Card slot 30 Removing a PC Card 3 When the card is almost all the way into the slot push firmly but gently to ensure a firm connection with the computer Do not force the card into position Removing a PC Card 1 Click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the system tray 2 Click Safely remove xxxx where xxxx is the identifier for your PC Card 3 The operating system advises you that you may safely remove the card Sample removing a PC Card 4 Press the PC Card eject button next to the PC Card slot 5 Remove the PC Card and store it properly Hot swapping One of the great things about PC Cards is that you can replace one PC Card with another while the computer is on This is called hot swapping Hot swapping precautions Although you can insert a PC Card at any time to avoid data loss never remove a card while it is in use For example Never remove a hard disk card while the system is accessing it Never remove a network card while you are connected to a network Before removing a PC Card stop it by clicking the S
75. to regularly check the Toshiba Web site at pcsupport toshiba com 56 Power cord cable connectors Toshiba voice contact Before calling Toshiba make sure you have Your computer s serial number The computer and any optional devices related to the problem Backup copies of your Windows operating system and all other preloaded software on your choice of media Name and version of the program involved in the problem along with its installation media Information about what you were doing when the problem occurred Exact error messages and when they occurred For technical support call the Toshiba Global Support Centre Within the United States at 800 457 7777 Outside the United States at 949 859 4273 Power cord cable connectors Your notebook computer features a universal power supply you can use worldwide The following figure shows the shapes of the typical AC power cord cable connectors for various parts of the world ON t us 87 we USA and Canada United Kingdom Australia Europe UL and CSA BS approved AS approved VDA and init T approved Features and specifications 5 Features and specifications This section lists the computer s features Numbered legal footnotes may also be found on page 62 NOTE Product Series The product specifications and configuration information are designed for a product Series Your particular model may not have
76. uld result in an electric shock possibly resulting in serious injury Connecting a printer NOTE Your printer documentation may require you to install the printer software before physically connecting the printer to your computer If you do not install the software as instructed by the printer manufacturer the printer may not function correctly Read the documentation that came with your printer Follow the manufacturer s instructions when connecting a local printer Connecting a USB printer You can connect a USB compatible printer to your computer through one of the USB ports To confirm a printer s compatibility check its documentation To achieve the connection you need a suitable USB cable which may come with your printer Otherwise you can purchase one from a computer or electronics store NOTE Follow the manufacturer s instructions for connecting a USB printer to your computer Installing additional memory optional CAUTION Before you install or remove a memory module turn off the computer using the Start menu If you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in Standby or Hibernation mode data will be lost 32 Setting up your computer and getting started Your computer comes with enough memory to run most of today s popular applications You may want to increase the computer s memory if you use complex software or process large amounts of data Additional memory comes in various cap
77. zed In order to comply with FCC radio frequency radiation exposure guidelines for an uncontrolled environment the B uetooth Card from TOSHIBA has to be operated while maintaining a minimum body to antenna distance of 20 cm Refer to the Regulatory Statements as identified in the documentation that comes with those products for additional information The Bluetooth Card from TOSHIBA is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits Nevertheless it is advised to use the B uetooth Card from TOSHIBA in such a manner that human contact during normal operation is minimized Changes or modifications made to this equipment not expressly approved by TOSHIBA or parties authorized by TOSHIBA could void the user s authority to operate the equipment 22 Regulatory information Taiwan Unless approved for any model accredited low power radio frequency electric machinery any company trader or user shall not change the fre quency increase the power or change the features and functions of the original design Any use of low power radio frequency electric machinery shall not affect aviation safety and interfere with legal communications In the event interference is caused the use of such electric machinery shall be imme diately discontinued Operation of such products can be resumed only when they are modified and can no longer cause interference The legal communications mentioned in the above item refer to radio communications op

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