Toshiba A3X Laptop User Manual
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1. Toshiba received over 1 250 patents in the US in 2005 So there ll be lots more interesting things happening soon Toshiba s background capabilities amp achievements Go to page 2 3 4 A history of Toshiba s Notebook innovations Go to page 6 How we protect Notebooks from damage Go to page 8 Notebooks easier to network amp use Go to page 10 data on a Notebook Go to page 12 The next generation of innovations Go to page 22 powerhouse Corporate social responsibility amp environmental initiatives Go to page 24 Details about warranties service amp support Go to page 25 e ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A desktop Fully featured ultra portable For a small or mid size business or for professional use _1 _ Multi media Feature rich desktop replacements at an affordable price An ultra portable Notebook ultra portable D L Go to page 18 A Notebook that lets you work with a pen Ultra portable LEL Go to page 21 Full size Tablet Thinnest and Compact Go to page 21 lightest ultra portable Go to page 19 Go to page 19 For a large organisation or to minimise the total cost of ownership Desktop replacements with premium features and performance Highly mobile desktop replacements with premium features and performance C Go to page 17 Go to page 17 Go to page 152. access to your Tablet and provides a high level of security for One Touch Resolution Change your data and notes Toshiba Power Saver Toshiba EasyGuard Connect ConfigFree makes it easy to mooie Toshiba ODD Power On Off hook up to wired and wireless networks Handy as Tablet users ope Utility tend to move around a lot Wireless On Off Switch Optional long life battery extend your range and reduce the risk of reverting to pen and paper Toshiba Fn ess Toshiba Mouse Utility Toshiba FN Shortcut Keys e Wireless On Off Switch v ToshibaFn esse v Toshiba Mouse Utility v Toshiba FN Shortcut Keys v versatile device that s ready for anything 3D HDD Protection Shock Protection Design Protect PC Diagnostic Tool amp fix Easy Fix Components see pages 7 8 amp 9 Magnesium Alloy Chassis Kensington Lock Durable Design Cannock Diversity Antenna see pages Toshiba ConfigFree ay Toshiba Summit Password Utilities Trusted Platform Module Features include Secure yp pa 14 Tablet screen with 1400 x 1050 SXGA resolution delivers Wee pagaia TEPE the best available digital ink and character recognition Signature Authentication Tablet performance depends upon processing power The SD Token Tecra M4 is equipped with high performance Intel Pentium Toshiba Zooming Utility M processors to achieve this Screen Rotation Utility mp E Toshiba EasyGuard Pro
3. Go to page 14 Designing and building Notebooks is a complex exercise It requires innovation on many fronts and a careful balance between competing priorities This section outlines some of the key challenges and introduces a few of the technologies we ve developed over the years to overcome them In 1985 Toshiba developed the world s first industry standard Notebook We ve come a long way since then Cooking up new ways to handle heat Thermal management is one of the main challenges in Notebook design and heat is one of the leading causes of failure The faster the processor the hotter it gets So dissipating heat is essential if you want more power and more reliability Fortunately we can draw on the expertise of other divisions to help our efforts For instance our refrigeration engineers helped develop the world s first water cooled Notebook Bringing new batteries to life A battery s usefulness depends on its size its energy density and its ability to be recharged All three need to be optimised for a Notebook Toshiba has pioneered many innovations in this area including hydride battery and its successor the now almost developing the nickel metal universal Lithium lon battery Recently another innovation emerged from the laboratory To see what s so remarkable about it see page 22 Shrinking components to fit To make Notebooks smaller and more powerful parts need to b
4. TOSHIBA We don t just make Notebooks We make history too Notebooks Power stations Satellites Robots All in a day s work Three things make Toshiba Corporation unique amongst the world s major computer companies We have an unusually wide range of skills in areas ranging from power generation to robotics We make a significant annual commitment to R amp D We have a strong focus on mobile computing technology These factors have helped make Toshiba the world s leading Notebook brand In fact we introduced the world s first Notebook in 1985 and we ve led the way ever since with a string of innovations that have since become industry standards This process is driven by three objectives to make our Notebooks as powerful versatile and reliable as possible To find out more about the latest generation read on Meet the Toshiba ApriAlpha Robot Toshiba The company behind the Notebook Toshiba is the world s ninth largest integrated manufacturer of electronic equipment We have 161 000 employees distributed across 750 group companies in 55 countries Group sales in fiscal year ending March 31 2005 totalled A 73 billion Toshiba is a world leader in technology with activities centered around three key domains These are Digital Products Electronic Devices amp Components and Infrastructure Systems These domains cover an array of products including PC
5. no compromise performance Fingerprint Reader Battery life of up to 5 5 hours extendable to 10 hours with SD Token the optional high capacity battery Connect see pages 10 amp 11 SS ssieiisisi Toshiba Presentation 12 1 1024 x 768 screen gives you plenty of work space Button Internal DVD SuperMulti drive Full sized keyboard for comfort and ease of use Toshiba Zooming Utility Battery life up to 6 hours with standard battery Up to 11 hours with Vv e o oono O TT T Changs ree P Optimise Change password enone to help keep een safe in the event of theft Optimise Toshiba EasyGuard Protect technologies include 3D drop pec page Toshiba Power Saver Toshiba EasyGuard Connect technologies ConfigFree provides epg detection shock mounted hard disk drive and ruggedised Wireless On Off Switch fast and easy wired and wireless network connections when Off Utility Wireless On Off Switch Compatible with Tecra battery drives and port replicator to help Toshiba Fn esse A streamline administration and reduce the cost of ownership Toshiba Mouse Utility Toshiba FN Shortcut Keys magnesium alloy casing finished with scratch resistant Toshiba Fn esse gloss coating you re traveling Toshiba Mouse Utility Full expansion capabilities including a Slim Port Replicator SSS Toshiba FN Shortcut Keys Optional external optical disk drive Toshiba EasyGuard Connect te
6. Protect amp fix see pages 8 amp 9 Connect see pages 10 amp 11 Secure See page 12 Optimise see page 11 3D HDD Protection Shock Protection Design Spill Resistant Keyboard Toshiba Presentation Button Toshiba Zooming Utility Screen Rotation Utility One Touch Resolution Change Toshiba Power Saver Toshiba ODD Power On Off Utility O ODODDODA NAONNANA Travel light Very light Or very very light Toshiba s ultra portables Toshiba s ultra portable Notebooks are designed for life in the air the briefcase and the handbag They re engineering marvels featuring numerous leading edge technologies that minimise size and compress as much performance and capability into the smallest lightest package possible How much weight do you want to lose Hmmmm maybe could lose a few kilos too 18 Minimum size Maximum functionality Libretto U100 The Libretto U100 is one of the world s most compact fully functional PCs It s around half the size of an average Notebook and weighs under 1 kg Despite this it delivers high end functionality and a full feature set It s a no compromise solution for users who travel frequently and do not need a full size screen pertect for presenting via projector for instance Libretto U100 Libretto U100 3D HDD Protection lv foaled RT PC Diagnostic Tool Lv Durable Design lv Connect Toshiba ConfigFree lv see pages 10 amp 11
7. Toshiba s environmental activities in Australia We have developed a range of programs to help us meet our environmental objectives locally These include The Ecycle program Reducing IT power consumption Restriction of Hazardous Substances compliance The Donate IT program bring in unwanted Toshiba IT equipment to be recycled at no charge For your nearest MobileCare repair centre contact Toshiba Australia on 13 30 70 or visit www isd toshiba com au or contact your Toshiba finance partner for further information Reducing IT power consumption Measures to improve eco efficiency involve environmentally conscious product design environmental assessment of products and disclosure of environmental performance of products In our 4th Voluntary Environmental Plan for the period 2005 to 2010 Toshiba Group aims to improve product eco efficiency in 2010 by 2 2 times compared with 2000 Toshiba Donate IT program We can help you donate pre loved Toshiba Notebooks to local community groups and charities Simply drop off your surplus Notebooks at any MobileCare repair centre and we ll refurbish them and pass them on to a worthwhile cause For further information please contact 13 30 70 or visit www isd toshiba com au Toshiba Group Earth Protection Mark In 1999 Toshiba introduced the Toshiba Group Earth Protection Mark as a part of its efforts to strengthen disclosure of products environmental performances
8. e i F i ERR EPR RPE SO E a E TESE AEREE e If you ever have a malfunction Toshiba can help identify the problem Toshiba has a medical equipment division that leads the world Take the new Aquilon CAT scanner for example It builds extremely precise 3 D images of a patient s body Then because each tissue has a slightly different density a radiologist can remove them one at a time leaving only those of most interest like the blood vessels and heart in the images at right It s a revolutionary technology made possible by a winning combination of Toshiba software and hardware A balance also achieved in our notebooks The quickest way to get to the top A Toshiba elevator The Taipei Financial Centre is the world s tallest building it has 101 above ground floors and towers half a kilometre over the city To handle the daily flow of people Toshiba supplied and installed 61 elevators Two of these service the highest floors They re able to reach speeds of 1 010 vertical metres a minute making them the fastest elevators in the world a fact recognised in the Guinness Book of Records in 2006 Notebooks aren t the only power stations Toshiba build Toshiba is one of the world s leading suppliers of power generation plants and produces some of the world s most efficient and reliable steam turbines and generators The company also develops all of the complex control systems that
9. s growing Toshiba s Tablets are finding applications in dozens of industries Doctors can make instant digital notes while performing rounds or patient assessments and call up records while they re bedside Insurance administrators can streamline their paperwork by entering information directly into digital forms Sales and service organisations eliminate back to base travel and office overheads by using Tablets to enter sales or service information and lodge it electronically Consultants accountants lawyers and other professionals who take copious notes now streamline their day and eliminate unnecessary re typing by using Tablets The lightweight Tablet that converts into a The Tablet for the corridors of power heavyweight Notebook Port g M400 Tecra M4 The Port g M400 is a high performance ultra portable tablet but it s no lightweight Within its The Tecra M4 is one of the most powerful and capable Tablets on the market It features a high slim touch over 2kg body you ll also find a fully featured Notebook It s designed for highly mobile resolution pressure sensitive display that s almost A4 in size giving it a large work area that feels individuals who want a reliable machine to enhance personal productivity To achieve this the natural for note taking Combine this with the processing power and features of ano compromises M400 is ruggedised and equipped with a suite of EasyGuard Protect Secure
10. Core Duo We re also working closely with these companies to develop next generation technologies SanDisk Flash memory Samsung next generation hard disk drives Matsushita LCD displays and memory NEC MRAM development Harman Kardon high quality speakers nVidia graphics cards Canon next generation flat panel displays 1999 2001 Toshiba EasyGuard features will vary between model specification Toshiba EasyGuard Four ways to make a better Notebook H EasyGuard is the name we use to encapsulate a wide range of technologies that are focused on enhancing the reliability security connectivity and usability of our Notebooks Each of these is in our view fundamental And each is the focus of ongoing research and development There s a lot to look forward to Protect These EasyGuard technologies protect Notebooks from the rough and tumble of everyday life The idea Help stop accidents from turning into disasters For more information see pages 8 and 9 Connect Access to a network any network is central to usability and functionality This cluster of utilities helps you connect and stay connected For more information see pages 10 and 11 Secure Data loss or theft can be a disaster These technologies are designed to protect and secure your intellectual property For more information see page 12 Optimise Everyone s different This software
11. Notebook with an Notebook with an Notebook with Notebook with first Notebook Notebook with first pen based first Notebook with first industry Intel 286 Processor Intel 386 processor an internal a nickel metal with an active a colour thin film Tablet PC an Intel Pentium standard Notebook hard disk drive hydride battery matrix screen transistor TFT display processor 1995 Meet our partners Some of the world s great technology companies have chosen to partner with us over the years The following relationships are current and bearing fruit Microsoft values our strong relationship with Toshiba a company we admire for its long standing commitment to innovation Bill Gates Chairman and Chief Software Architect Microsoft Corporation Toshiba worked closely with Microsoft during the development of Microsoft s Tablet PC operating system We developed the hardware that became the testbed and evolved into the first generation of commercial tablet PCs Currently we re working with Microsoft on the development of the next version of the Windows operating system Together Intel and Toshiba have been able to change the way the world thinks about mobile computing Paul Otellini President and Chief Executive Officer Intel Corporation Toshiba has worked with Intel on the development of many generations of processors including landmarks like Pentium and Centrino and now the Core and
12. Screen creates an interference pattern that makes it unreadable to anyone not sitting directly in front of it All your nosey neighbours will see is an indecipherable pattern And that s all they should see Next generation screens part 1 The thin light LCD screen helped make Notebooks possible and we have a division focused on making them even better In the meantime though we re also pioneering cheaper brighter alternatives like the Organic Light Emitting Display or OLED With OLEDs the screen itself emits light ahh the wonders of physics so unlike an LCD it doesn t need backlighting As a result they not only look great they also consume less power it s a flat screen that helps avoid flat batteries And part 2 Here s another approach the Surface Conduction Electron Emitter Display or SED to be slightly more memorable This new screen technology has the equivalent of a TV set s electron gun behind every single pixel It ll produce high definition images with great brightness contrast and colour all by squeezing half a million picture tubes into one Half Notebook half notepad twice as handy It looks like a normal Notebook But the screen can be detached so you can walk around with it and take notes write memos check your e mail or go to a meeting This relieves you of the burden of a keyboard when you want to wander but lets you tap back into it in a snap The world s biggest DVD di
13. __ Fingerprint Reader W Toshiba Presentation Button v Toshiba Power Saver v Wireless On Off Switch v Toshiba Fn esse v Features include Ultra clear 17 high resolution TruBrite widescreen 1680 x 1050 with DVI Digital Video Interface This screen gives you true high definition viewing and 50 more real estate than a standard 15 Protect amp fix see pages 8 amp 9 see pages 10 amp 11 Secure See page 12 Optimise see page 11 great for work High end nVidia graphics card for spectacular rendering The latest Intel Core Duo Processor for raw power high performance and improved battery life harmon kardon speakers create great sound DVD SuperMulti Double Dual Layer drive Integrated number pad for punching in figures it can burn up to 8 5GB onto one disk 0o00 Toshiba EasyGuard Secure features include fingerprint authentication for high level protection Toshiba EasyGuard Connect features make it straightforward to hook up to wireless and wired networks wherever you are How to cut costs without cutting corners The Tecra A series These Notebooks are intended to be highly affordable But they re still built to a purpose That means we haven t sacrificed reliability just to save a few cents This approach makes the Tecra A series suitable for budget buyers who are conscious of the importance of rel
14. cluster lets you customise your Notebook s systems and optimise its functions For more information see page 11 ToshibaEasyGuard Carefree Mobile Computing What s next 2003 2005 1995 World s first 1995 World s first 1997 World s first 1997 World s first 1998 World s first 2002 World s first 2003 World s first 2003 World s first 2004 World s 2005 World s first Notebook Notebook with Notebook with a Notebook with an Notebook with a Notebook with a full performance Notebook with Notebook with a 17 first 4 in 1 AV to comply with the EU s a CD ROM drive Lithium lon battery integrated DVD drive Poly silicon display CD RW drive convertible Tablet PC a DVD writer widescreen display Notebook with an Restriction of Hazardous in built TV tuner Substances regulations EasyGuard Protect six ways to stop accidents from turning into disasters Everyday accidents like knocks drops splashes and spills are one of the leading causes of damage to Notebooks and data That s why Toshiba builds a Notebook like an advanced passenger car it s not just designed to get you from A to B it s also designed to protect what s inside These EasyGuard Protect technologies are the latest examples of this philosophy 3D Drop and Impact Detection System This unique device is based on an accelerometer like the devices used to trigger airbags in cars This one s better
15. keep them running smoothly The same emphasis on reliability applies to Toshiba s approach to engineering Notebooks after all millions of people depend on both to get things done Some of Toshiba s electronics move very quickly indeed If you re in a hurry to get to a meeting Japan s the place to do it The bullet trains on the island of Kyushu for instance operate at speeds of up to 260 km h Ensuring that everything runs smoothly at these speeds is not a trivial task Toshiba supplied over 70 of the key electrics that keep these trains on track Something to ponder as you re gliding through the countryside with a Toshiba Notebook on your lap racing through the work When you re this far from a Service Centre reliability is really really important If you think you have a tough day try working in space Satellites in orbit experience temperatures of over 100 degrees Celsius when they re in direct sunlight and then plunge to minus 170 when they move into the Earth s shadow This is a high stress environment No wonder things can go wrong and no wonder reliability is so important Toshiba has an active space division building key components for the International Space Station including a multi jointed robot arm to help with docking and experiments and numerous communications and research satellites Like many of Toshiba s Notebook technologies these too are designed to handle the rigours of travel
16. reads from the second drive Wireless Key Log on This simple system uses a Bluetooth phone to provide secure log on to your Notebook Once you set up the link the Notebook is automatically locked when the phone is out of range In the unfortunate event that you lose your phone you can still gain access to your Notebook via your normal password protected channels How to find your way around our range There are lots of ways to select a Notebook The next 8 pages outline the main features of each model in the range However these two charts may help you weigh some of the main dimensions of our Notebooks against one another What size are you Size isn t everything But if you re looking for a smaller Notebook or if you want one with a very large screen this chart will help you home in on the right models Libretto Tecra A6 ae Port g R200 Tecra A3X Port g M300 E Tecra S3 Port g M400 Tablet Tecra A7 Tecra M5 _ Satellite Pro P100 Tecra M4 Tablet What are you interested in The chart shows two key parameters to help you navigate to the right model or range The vertical axis This maps a continuum from users who are predominantly office workers through to those who are highly mobile either because they doing a lot of travel or because they re field workers The consequences of increased mobility are 1 The more mobile you are the lighter and more streamlined the N
17. resolve product and warranty issues over centre specifically to help customers the phone The centre is staffed by a knowledgeable team who are familiar with Toshiba s entire range of mobile products In fact the service was rated Top 2 by a ROAM magazine survey in November 2005 Support centre staff have a simple objective solve the majority of Toshiba connected queries during the first call When an issue can t be resolved staff will provide a referral to the most convenient service centre for both warranty and non warranty services ROAM Magazine AU November December Edition 2005 Australia 1800 021 100 Mon Fri 7am 7pm AEST New Zealand 0800 445 439 Mon Fri 9am 7pm A MobileCare dedicated Toshiba Service Centres MobileCare centres are staffed by technical experts who provide service purely for Toshiba products Their role provide full support for Toshiba warranty and service solutions Key features include Three day in depot repair target for standard warranty claims National single point of contact and courier management Walk in locations in Sydney Melbourne Brisbane Auckland and Perth SMS and e mail job status updates ISO9002 certified MobileCare is ideal for Stand alone Notebook users Small and medium business customers who manage their own support Outsourcing IT Helpdesk repairs Providing national support coverage for fleets ProCa
18. the risk of everyday accidents and incidents causing damage and leading to unproductive downtime Increasing productivity The advanced docking system enables users to step back into the office and immediately reconnect with resources No time wasted Integrated WiFi Bluetooth and Toshiba s ConfigFree utility make it easy for users to create diagnose and troubleshoot network connections Less time wasted equals more time connected and productive The Tecra series always includes the latest processors and other advanced technology to maximise performance and productivity Tecra Notebooks come loaded with Microsoft Office OneNote 2003 This enables individuals and teams to manage prioritise manipulate and share information more productively Toshiba s Summit utility makes it easy to share documents and compare notes This encourages collaboration and streamlines processes The desktop replacement for people who don t spend much time at a desk Tecra M5 Rugged handsome highly qualified reliable what more could you ask for in a candidate Tecra S3 The Tecra S series is designed to be the ultimate desktop replacement for the corporate environment It delivers class leading performance and features exceptional security durability and reliability and an emphasis on delivering the lowest possible Total Cost of Ownership The Tecra M series is a premium desktop replacement for people who spend a lo
19. Products in conformity with Toshiba s voluntary environmental standards which cover such criteria as energy saving no use of toxic substances green procurement design facilitating recycling and recycling of end of life products bear this mark First we build the best possible Notebooks Then we back them up with the best possible support Toshiba s warranty and support services We know how important Notebooks are to users That s why we aim to build reliability into every device at every stage Still the fact is the mobile working environment can be tough Temperature extremes impacts over packed bags and spilt liquids can all put a Notebook out of action And sometimes despite our best efforts a few Notebooks fewer than any other manufacturer s develop problems To minimise any downtime we ve set up a service and support network that covers both Australia and New Zealand It is dedicated to mobile computing We ve also developed a variety of warranty options to provide extra levels of comfort Technical services on the Web For quick and easy self help tips and advice visit the support section of Toshiba s website at www isd toshiba com au or NZ www toshiba co nz You ll find the latest information about your Notebook and a list of service contacts for emergencies Telephone Support Centre o Toshiba has a dedicated locally 38 00 based Notebook support minja OOO It was established
20. Shock Protection Design Protect Spill Resistant Keyboard amp fix PC Diagnostic Tool mee PRD AE Secure Optimise Toshiba PowerSaver V the efficiency of help desk resources by solving problems before the user picks up the phone The Tecra S3 is fully compliant with the European Union s Restriction of Hazardous Substances regulations In fact it was the world s first Notebook to be so Features include Toshiba EasyGuard Protect technologies an ultra light ultra strong magnesium alloy screen enclosure the 3D drop detection system a spill resistant keyboard and more ensure the M5 is equipped to handle the hazards of life out of the office Toshiba EasyGuard Secure technologies fingerprint authentication Trusted Platform Module Device Access Control and the Toshiba Anti theft timer There s a higher risk of theft or loss when you re on the move and therefore there s a greater need for security Toshiba EasyGuard Connect technologies ConfigFree simplifies wireless wired and 3G network access management and troubleshooting Just what you need when you re hopping from place to place and network to network Plus the patented Diversity Antenna ensures you get the best possible connection to wireless networks wherever you are A choice of the latest Intel Core Duo Processors plus DDR2 RAM and a serial ATA hard disk drive combine to deliver class leading performance
21. Toshiba Summit rea Password Utilities lv Secure Fingerprint Reader lv See page 12 SD Token Lv Toshiba Zooming Utility lv One Touch Resolution Change Features include Optimise Toshiba Power Saver lv Intel Pentium M Processor Ultra Low Voltage for high MEETS Salon athe level performance Toshiba Fn esse KA 60GB storage capacity no compromises there Toshiba FN Shortcut a Bundled with a super slim DVD SuperMulti drive no Keys compromise there either 7 2 TruBrite WXGA widescreen this advanced 1280 x 768 display lets you see as much on screen as on a full size widescreen Notebook Long battery life up to 5 hours standard Toshiba EasyGuard Protect 3D drop detector protects your data Toshiba EasyGuard Secure fingerprint authentication provides high level security Toshiba EasyGuard Connect ConfigFree makes it easy to hook up as you hop from city to city Connect direct to an external monitor or projector via the bundled mini VGA VGA cable Ultra slim Ultra secure Ultra durable Ultra desirable The ultra portable that s fully loaded Portege R200 Portege M300 The Port g R200 blends leading edge technology with a cutting edge design The Port g M300 packs all of the features of a full scale desktop The magnesium alloy casework is so thin from just 9 9mm it s sharp And it s replacement into a package that weighs just over 1 6 kg and sl
22. and Connect features desktop replacement Notebook and you have the ultimate tablet a rugged reliable highly Portege M400 3D HDD Protection Shock Protection Design Spill Resistant Keyboard Protect PC Diagnostic Tool amp fix see pages 8 amp 9 Magnesium Alloy Chassis RAID Kensington Lock Easy Fix Components Durable Design Connect Diversity Antenna see pages Toshiba Contig Free Wenn Toshiba Summit Password Utilities Trusted Platform Module Features include High quality 12 1 XGA or SXGA screen take your pick The higher the resolution the better your digital ink will flow though The more powerful your processor the better your Tablet will XD Bit perform So we offer a choice of the latest Intel Core Secure Device Access Control Duo or Core Solo Processors See page 13 Fingerprini Reader Ultra slim SelectBay fit an optional second HDD or DVD as hers Signature Authentication SuperMulti drive for complete functionality Tablets are exposed to a greater risk of accidents than most Toshiba Sau ier timer Notebooks so the M400 has a suite of EasyGuard Protect SD Token technologies the 3D drop detector spill resistant keyboard Toshiba Presentation Button magnesium alloy chassis and shock mounted hard disk drive screen and inverter This is a rugged unit Toshiba Zooming Utility Toshiba EasyGuard Secure the fingerprint reader restricts STOR Ron Ulli
23. and the internal combustion engine that s a decade or two away In the meantime fuel cells are on the verge of moving into Notebooks Toshiba s most advanced model is a thumb size unit that ll run an MP3 player for 20 hours on a single fill of methanol Next Notebooks that ll go for days between refills recognised by the Guinness Book of Records 2006 edition as the world s smallest Get up to speed with WiMax WiMax is the next generation of wireless It ll let you to connect from a longer range at higher speeds we re talking 3km and speeds of up to 15 MB sec Think of it as broadband without wires Or the best thing since er wireless Toshiba s R amp D targets That s Reliability and Dependability Toshiba s Notebooks already lead the industry when it comes to reliability Despite this a large part of our R amp D effort is directed towards making them even more reliable The technologies that emerge from this program are released under the EasyGuard banner Since we introduced EasyGuard our Mean Monthly No Failure rates have ranged between 98 5 and 99 5 Now we re working on raising these levels even further The target 99 7 by 2007 The screen that makes itself hard to see Ever been on a flight and caught someone snatching surreptitious glances at your screen In the near future a clever bit of LCD engineering will make it impossible for them to learn anything Our new Privacy
24. as a fleet grows This minimises the cost of deployment and management Having a stable platform and a common software image Toshiba s Tecra M and S series are designed to remain stable for at least 12 months This reduces the cost of evaluation deployment and training as new models have consistent software images and long lifecycles SOE consistency creates a simple network environment saving users and administrators time and trouble Developing common docking solutions that are backwards compatible The Advanced Port Replicator III Plus provides a common dock for all Tecra Notebooks This streamlines IT infrastructure Common Slim SelectBay solutions ensure cross platform compatibility for greater flexibility and easy expandability Ultra slim SelectBay modules include a range of optical drives and hard disk drives Both the Advanced Port Replicator III Plus and ultra slim SelectBay are backwards compatible with existing Tecra and Port g Notebooks and cross compatible with other Notebooks within the range One size fits all Maximising business benefits This is achieved by Enhancing security Toshiba s extra security features reduce the risk of data loss or theft and the cost and inconvenience of replacement Reducing downtime Toshiba s Notebooks have the lowest failure rates in the industry which translates into fewer problems and less time lost Ruggedised features reduce
25. chnologies include ConfigFree for fast and easy wired and wireless network connections when you re traveling 20 Notebooks that help you collect your thoughts Toshiba s Tablets Tablets represent the future of Notebook computing The logic behind the concept and the implications for personal and fleet productivity are compelling Our current range consists of fourth generation devices that have cut the user learning curve to a matter of minutes They are highly refined ruggedised and future proofed And they have achieved widespread acceptance in industries ranging from healthcare and insurance to sales and the professions Pri pay firii a Where the Tablet s going When Microsoft developed the Tablet Operating System they chose Toshiba to create the hardware The two evolved in parallel culminating with the simultaneous release of the OS and our first two Tablets in 2003 We now have the widest range available from any manufacturer These fourth generation devices are designed to optimise both fleet and personal productivity They are scalable flexible and future proof they re 3G ready and they include ease of management features and offer optional docking solutions They also have an intuitive interface that lets you get working without delay no need to spend hours in training and no need to train the Tablet to recognise your handwriting Productivity gets a boost from day one Where the Tablet
26. cks for any active Wi Fi points and Bluetooth devices that are within range and then uses a radar like display to show those it has detected You can then connect in a couple of clicks just draw a line to the device you want to link to m Wireless Radar ConfigFree Connectivity Doctor Network problems can cost a lot of time and cause a lot of frustration The Connectivity Doctor makes it easy to analyse your network connections and quickly troubleshoot problems via a simple on screen interface Whether the problem s in the machine the network or the Internet the Doctor will diagnose the problem and help you cure it Config ree Connectivity Doctor Connectivity Doctor Sn bien th Ge Bis on De iak iy tsi Loa A Hets The Connectivity Doctor ConfigFree Summit This utility lets you create a virtual meeting room on your Notebook and swap files with Toshiba equipped colleagues in the same room or in another country connected via Bluetooth Wi Fi or the internet No need to print lots of hard copies You can also chat via text It even has a memo board for taking minutes Summit ConfigFree Profile Setting and Switching This utility lets you capture all of the connection settings in a location your home or office say or an airport lounge you use frequently and associate them with a single profile for future use You can then switch easily between profiles as y
27. compact durable and affordable package The A s high performance Intel Core Duo Processor and extensive suite of EasyGuard features make it an attractive option for price sensitive businesses looking for a reliable highly mobile productivity tool Features include Intel Core Duo Processor 14 1 widescreen 1280x800 XGA great for spreadsheets and side by side documents DVD SuperMulti Double Dual Layer burn up to 8 5 GB of data onto a single disk EasyGuard Protect features include 3D hard disk drive protection spill resistant keyboard and more EasyGuard Secure features include biometric fingerprint authentication Device Access Control and more Advanced docking option for easy shift from road to office EasyGuard Connect features make wireless working easy A feature packed high performance 15 4 widescreen desktop replacement that delivers enhanced levels of security and durability at an affordable price The A7 s choice of screen resolutions high performance Intel Core Duo Processors and extensive suite of EasyGuard features make it an attractive option for price sensitive businesses looking for a reliable powerful productivity tool Features include Choice of Intel Core Duo Processors Choice of high capacity hard disk drives Choice of 15 4 1280x800 XGA or 1680x1050 SXGA widescreens display significantly more information for inc
28. e made smaller and more powerful too Toshiba s expertise in areas like components hard disk drives screens batteries and so on and semiconductors chips of all types helps us drive this process For instance we ve pioneered generation after generation of ever smaller hard disk drives culminating with the current World s Smallest For details see page 22 Reliability that s built in not bolted on From a user s point of view reliability is the single most important attribute a Notebook can possess And that s why it is for us too Easier said than done though Reliability isn t something that can be bolted on it has to be built in So we ve structured our business to do this For instance we still design and manufacture our Notebooks in house And we develop most of the main components screens drives memory and so on ourselves The result Industry leading levels of reliability To make sure we last we aim to be first We think that innovation and creativity is fundamental to our long term future as a business It s this attitude that led to the development of the world s first Notebook And it s why we ve driven its evolution ever since Here are some of the firsts we ve accumulated in that time 1985 Toshiba 1986 World s first 1987 World s first 1988 World s first 1989 World s first 1991 World s 1992 World s first 1993 World s 1994 World s develops the world s
29. e work closely with customers to identify these costs and develop platforms that reduce them If you are interested in these features focus on those models towards the right hand side of the chart the Tecra M and S and the Port g range 14 Desktop replacements for every business and every budget Toshiba has developed an extensive range of desktop replacement Notebooks for business It covers the full spectrum from inexpensive entry level machines through to high end feature rich devices On these two pages we ll cover the affordable feature packed Tecra A series and the Satellite Pro P100 a multimedia powerhouse for graphics heavy professions Overleaf you can find out more about our fleet and corporate Notebooks The specialised features developed for these users add real value Worth a look Toshiba has sold over 40 million Notebooks more than any other company in the world Acres of real estate and a great view The Satellite Pro P series The Satellite Pro P series is designed for power hungry professionals who are working with graphics images video or CAD and want a multimedia powerhouse to crunch through the numbers and display their work in exquisite detail on a spectacular 17 high resolution widescreen Satellite Pro P100 Durable Desin Connect Diersiy Antenna V Toshiba ConfigFree __ Toshiba Summit Password Utiites wv XD Bit Lv Device Access Control
30. etween the edge of each circuit board and the inside of the casing In effect this creates a crumple zone that helps to protect the motherboard in the event of impacts severe enough to deform the casing For most normal falls the damage will be cosmetic not catastrophic Spill Resistant Keyboards Liquids like coffee and tea are a Notebook s worst enemy And yet there s always a temptation to have a cuppa while you re tapping away Thats why we ve developed a system that combines seals insulation and other physical barriers to buy you some time and help to prevent a small splash from becoming a total wipe out Toshiba EasyGuard features will vary between model specification Magnesium Alloy Chassis Magnesium alloy has unique properties that make it ideal for the chassis of a Notebook It is crack and corrosion resistant doesn t expand and contract with temperature changes and has a high heat transfer rate It is also very light and very strong which means a Notebook built around it has a better chance of surviving knocks and drops Our Notebooks are designed to forgive and not forget Each new Notebook design is subjected to an assault course of tests to make sure it can handle the rough and tumble of life in the office and on the road This device opens and closes the Notebook s lid thousands of time to simulate several lifetime s heavy use This device applies two 25kg loads t
31. g fleets of all sizes from those with dozens of Notebooks to those with thousands We ve focused on building in features that minimise the Total Cost of Ownership and maximise your return on investment This involves a strong focus on scalability stability security durability and reliability We encourage our customers to tell us how to build Notebooks We work closely with some of our key large customers via initiatives like our Customer Alliance Program or CAP to develop and refine features that are adapted specifically to the needs of larger enterprises Many of Hia ne eee the features in the Tecra M and S series have been developed after input and feedback from our CAP partners Australia is one of only five markets in the world where Toshiba has such a program It means that the Notebooks that reach this market are designed for this market How the Tecra M and Tecra S minimise the Total Cost of Ownership Whether your business is large or small the initial cost of a fleet Notebook is only a fraction of its total lifetime cost around 15 The Tecra M and Tecra S are designed to help reduce the other 85 They achieve this in two ways Reducing the cost of fleet management This is achieved by Developing scalable systems The Tecra M and S are designed so that the systems and processes developed to manage a small number of Notebooks can then be implemented across large numbers or expanded
32. he Trade IT In program Partnership with Landcare Australia Toshiba Trade IT In program When you re ready to update your Toshiba Notebook fleet we ll buy them back and then take care of re selling them Please contact Toshiba Australia on 13 30 70 or visit www isd toshiba com au or contact Toshiba New Zealand on 0800 441 715 or visit www toshiba co nz for information Or download the Technology Refresh brochure from www isd toshiba com au refresh Partnership with Landcare Australia Toshiba Australia Pty Limited partners with Landcare Australia to assist in managing and repairing the environment Further information can be found at www landcareaustralia com au Restriction of Hazardous Substances compliance Toshiba developed the world s first Notebook to fully comply with the European Union s Restriction of Hazardous Substances ruling More importantly all of Toshiba s Notebooks became fully compliant well ahead of the mandated deadline The RoHS ruling restricts the use of six hazardous substances It will become the default standard for electrical equipment worldwide Toshiba has also invested heavily in finding and using alternatives for another eight substances comprehensively exceeding the standards set by the legislation Toshiba Ecycle program Toshiba s Ecycle IT makes it easy to recycle surplus Toshiba Notebooks All Toshiba ANZ MobileCare and ProCare repair agents now have recycle bins You can
33. iability They re designed to maximise productivity by minimising downtime A worthwhile investment Over to you Tecra A series key features Low initial cost No compromise on quality Industry leading reliability Feature packed oo 8 O Toshiba EasyGuard enhanced physical protection Toshiba EasyGuard enhanced data security Toshiba EasyGuard easy connectivity Advanced docking oo 8 Choice of screens and processors Visit www isd toshiba com au for full details and specification brochures Tecra A3X Tecra A6 Tecra A7 A feature packed 15 entry level desktop replacement at a very affordable price The A3X s range of processor and screen options enables budget conscious businesses to minimise upfront costs without compromising on quality or reliability Features include Choice of Mobile Intel Pentium M Processors Choice of 15 1024x768 XGA or 1400x1050 SXGA screens DVD SuperMulti Double Dual Layer burn up to 8 5 GB of data onto a single disk Up to 4 hr battery life plus up to another 7 5 hrs with an optional second battery Slim and light from just 2 7kg State of the art wireless communications Advanced docking option for easy shift from road to office Toshiba EasyGuard Protect Secure Connect and Optimise features A 14 1 widescreen that delivers all of the performance and features of a desktop replacement in a
34. ince we sold our first in 1985 the same year we introduced the world s first industry standard Notebook Toshiba Australia Pty Limited Information Systems Division now sells over 250 000 Notebooks annually with a value in excess of A 400 million a figure that makes us the current market leader a position we ve held incidentally for the past 20 years How did we get there By developing and maintaining a reputation for innovation quality and most importantly reliability Listening to our customers is one of our highest priorities we call this The Voice of the Customer and it s central to our approach to business The fact that we have more customers than any other Notebook vendor in Australia means we have a deep understanding of their priorities and needs In fact we have set up programs to make sure our Notebooks evolve to meet market requirements For instance we have formed a council known as CAP the Customer Alliance Program that gives us direct exposure to the input and feedback of customers of all sizes We also work closely with customers in the education area through the Learning Technology Special Interest Group In addition we chair the Flexible Working Special Interest Group that s exploring the potential for mobile technology to create new ways of working Finally we listen closely to our resellers your frontline technology partners Their feedback finds its way back int
35. ips in under a featherweight 1 29 kg Despite this it s ruggedised secure feature packed 34 mm thin It s a highly mobile ruggedised Notebook that gives you and potent thanks to its high end low voltage processor If you can live with an high end performance full functionality and exceptional range without external optical disk drive optional it s the ultimate ultra portable any excess baggage Portege R200 Port g M300 3D HDD Protection Shock Protection Design Spill Resistant Keyboard A Protect P 1 amp fix PC Diagnostic Tool Y see pages Easy Fix Components Y 8 amp 9 Magnesium Alloy Chassis WY Kensington Lock A Durable Design Y Conne Diversity Antenna Y see pages Toshiba ConfigFree Y ea Toshiba Summit Features include Password Utilities v Toshiba EasyGuard Protect technologies magnesium alloy casing la XD Bit shock mounted hard disk drive 3D drop detection sensor shock SD Token mounted screen spill resistant keyboard and more een eae 12 1 1024 x 768 XGA screen provides a substantial work area Button Vv 3D HDD Protection Shock Protection Design Protect amp fix PC Diagnostic Tool see pages 8 amp 9 Easy Fix Components Magnesium Alloy Chassis Kensington Lock Durable Design Diversity Antenna Toshiba ConfigFree Toshiba Summit Password Utilities Features include Trusted Platform Module Secure Intel Pentium M Ultra Low Voltage processor S n XD Bit ee page 12
36. itals and clinics The range includes CAT scanners ultra sound systems X ray systems and cardiovascular angiographic systems We have pioneered many developments in the field and our most advanced systems are world leaders We actively participate in R amp D programs at the University of Wollongong in partnership with Westmead Hospital and with the CSIRO R amp D develops new features and products for our Information Systems and Electronic Imaging divisions Work done by this group in Australia has now been incorporated into our product range and marketed worldwide being able to identify which direction a voice is coming from follow spoken instructions and handle voices coming from more than one direction at once It can also recognise and respond to up to 100 different people thanks to its image recognition software Its primary purpose is to act as a personal assistant so it can read out the news and e mails control appliances keep an eye on elderly people children or a home and engage in simple conversations In a way it too is a mobile computer Some notable achievements in areas other than Notebooks a Toshiba has a broad range of interests What unites them is an emphasis on advanced technology and a concern with providing people with essential services and the tools they need to get more out of life rete eh ae pnb ed TI a f ae ETLE eres CELTE ELETI amp LELET E JET i nf ha
37. ity box on your Notebook s motherboard I s a dedicated chip that protects highly confidential information passwords bank account details pending patents that sort of thing TPM lets you create a Personal Secure Drive that can hold up to 2GB at a higher level of security than standard encryption TPM is regarded as a state of the art solution because it uses both software and hardware to achieve a very high level of security Toshiba Device Access Control Pea sie m The Device Access Control software NTI allows you to restrict access to a dozen DAET NER or more specific devices and interfaces For instance you can block access to the hard disk or the network preventing data theft or unauthorised copying of files eee i XD Bit The threat of attack by worms and viruses is real and omnipresent Execute Disable Bit XD Bit prevents buffer overflow virus attacks by enabling the Notebook s processor to distinguish between bits of code that should be executed and ones that pose a threat to the system which it blocks Neat Toshiba RAID Toshiba has introduced Notebooks with a method for mirroring data on multiple hard disk drives a system until recently confined to servers Toshiba s RAID Redundant Array of Independent Disks system automatically backs up the data from the primary HDD onto a secondary HDD If the primary drive fails or data on it becomes corrupt the system automatically
38. mation they need to solve problems more quickly Power Saver You can extend battery life by choosing from seven default profiles that alter the performance levels of components like screens CPU cooling power down and so on It s easy to switch back to higher performance settings if you need to And you can adjust settings in both Power Usage and Power Down modes Toshiba Presentation Button This handy utility eliminates those awkward fumbles and pauses that can de rail a presentation while you attempt to connect to an unfamiliar projector or external monitor Simply Bas 4 a fmi Contents iie jamci SAHA Peers Jaret saad nmap VE ihe poe eee s pte ji eee niim PFN A Peir Sees tadbi pLi tabirna LS ee 9 ee ol ee ee ad ia i mi Girt pes E ai pete PI fir i igei pd 2s LIETA I oe ey pH Puran piers rr a h prere eane Es Uei kii 4 TTI Power saver press the button and you ll be ready to present in moments you can even set a default resolution to eliminate another potential source Of delays Optical Disk Drive on off utility This feature lets you turn off the integrated optical disk drive to conserve battery life Wireless on off A simple switch lets you turn off network functions when a wireless connection isn t required This helps to prolong battery life Fn esse This simple utility lets you assign tasks to specific key stroke combinations streamlining common tasks so you can do thing
39. o our Notebooks and services as well Toshiba Australia Pty Limited ABN 19 001 320 421 NB Toshiba Notebook and EasyGuard features will vary between models specifications Toshiba Notebooks are subject to technology limitations It is important that you understand Toshiba s policy for Central Processing Unit CPU performance non conforming screen pixels gigabyte measurement battery life variance and other specific technologies For further details and specifications you are recommended to visit Toshiba s website www isd toshiba com au or phone Toshiba on 13 30 70 Australia 0800 441 615 New Zealand CD DVD write capability may vary depending on the type brand of media utilised ttThickness may vary at certain points on the system Terms and conditions apply see www isd toshiba com au or your Toshiba Reseller for details The spill resistant keyboard concept will help safeguard the notebook from certain small volume accidental spills and allow users several minutes to close any open files and turn off the machine The shock protection system provides your notebook with a higher impact protection and reliability to your key hardware components Specifications subject to change without notice Trademarks as indicated are registered trademarks and are the property of the respective owners Toshiba Australia Information Systems Division 04 06
40. o the area of the palm rest to simulate a heavy user pushing down on the unit to stand up E P r ai Ti Jata P i TEE R A a PEFEA R R L Te pl Jot 8 ee re ee ate ae chee meee P ey a oo B ee ee Pra a i PoE ARa nE Thi wg i aa r E ar i I am i Ae ee P ee p Catelhe a aa H 4 i a ai Aran a peti n A 30mm rod on the end of a hydraulic In this test Notebooks are dropped ram applies 25kg of pressure to the from 30cm and from 1m to simulate screen cover to simulate conditions in falls from bags and desks This is then an over packed carrybag repeated for all six sides to cover all the angles Will the hard disk drive survive working on a surface that s vibrating 500 times a Each key is pounded millions of times second like a helicopter flight deck or to simulate the impact of a heavy an idling taxi stuck in traffic This test handed typist over a lifetime s work finds out EasyGuard Connect and Optimise how to stay cool calm and connected EasyGuard includes a range of useful utilities that are designed to help you connect to wired and wireless networks solve connection problems and optimise your Notebook for performance battery life or other outcomes The end result increased productivity and reliability CONNECT ConfigFree Wireless Radar This unique Toshiba utility makes it easy for non technical users to connect to wired and wireless networks It che
41. otebook needs to be This may mean being content with a smaller screen and even sacrificing features like a built in optical disk drive in order to save weight and space You ll find these models the Port g R series and the Libretto for instance in the top right hand quadrant 2 The more mobile you are the tougher the Notebook needs to be As you move up the vertical axis the Notebooks in our range become progressively lighter and more compact They re also designed to survive knocks shocks drops and spills and they have increased levels of data security and longer battery lives Features also become optimised in the other direction If you spend your day moving from meeting to meeting you may be more interested in features that provide the performance and functionality of a desktop computer The feature set in this direction climaxes with the 15 Tecra S3 and the 17 Satellite Pro P100 ON THE MOVE Libretto Port g R Port g Tablet Tecra M INITIAL COST RETURN ON INVESTMENT Satellite Pro P100 AT A DESK The horizontal axis This maps a continuum from initial cost through to total lifetime cost Naturally it s entirely legitimate to be concerned about initial cost However Gartner Group studies have shown this can represent as little as 15 of the total lifetime cost elements like deployment support desks re qualification and other management costs make up the remainder At Toshiba w
42. ou move from home to office to airport and back no need to reset your connections each time you move Diversity Antenna Toshiba s Notebooks have three antennas in the lid two for WiFi and one for Bluetooth A unique piece of software monitors both WiFi antennas and selects the one that has the best connection If you move and the signal strength alters the system will switch to the other aerial automatically handy in places where reception may be weak Airin Srii Al Dh FEARI JAF PB ds Biron Windies KP Home Edin STR Berke Pack bo Garin intr Cri 51205 Raki THI G1 GHz Hard Disk Capacity 20 51 Si 760 ee P07 Bey Hard Cisk Free Bpace Compact TEPEE BIB ee INES Bii in AT kotii Radeon 1H rere 00 Sopen Peichton 17002 G00 Pints Ci Crusty Trt Coder 22 Op Diare Pekik ighi Dn Ao ioe 10 0 5700 herbert inh PR 000 PL Network Conen verdigne9 2940 MAC r ine Pe TOADS Network Cormecien vention t01017 MAC agai Tod Soecare Mander verniene 1 62 0 CE Chev PULTE MHI Of Cece j Miiri OE Deka 3 HL CT ST OVORA GMaaDiaN PA vargier Of ray Piiri Di rayi Mere Of Cece Mrih irinn I pits 6 07000 2108 PC diagnostics OPTIMISE PC Diagnostics One touch of a button and the Diagnostics window appears It ll walk you through a process which will helo you quickly identify and diagnose problems This saves a lot of time and trouble and makes it easy for non technical users to give IT support staff the infor
43. re authorised Toshiba Service Centres ProCare centres are Toshiba authorised independent IT businesses that can tailor sales and service solutions either locally or nationally They aim to provide the same high standard of service as MobileCare with two additional benefits 1 They can integrate support for other products such as servers and printers 2 They can provide service upgrades such as priority service and dedicated support offerings on top of the standard warranty programs provided by Toshiba Key features Three day in depot repair target for standard warranties The convenience of walk in locations for basic warranty service visit www isd toshiba com au for specific locations and contact details Multi vendor support Support for customers seeking total IT solutions Tailored service and support solutions Total cost of ownership TCO sales amp service solutions Warranty additions and upgrades Sometimes the standard warranty might not cover your specific needs So we ve developed a set of upgrades that provide extra cover and comfort They re available from all authorised resellers and service centres and can be purchased over the phone from Toshiba s support centre 5Note Terms and conditions apply to all warranties and service programs see www isd toshiba com for details 25 Customers in Australia and New Zealand have bought over 1 7 million Toshiba Notebooks s
44. reased convenience and productivity Toshiba EasyGuard Protect features include Toshiba s 3D drop detector shock protected design spill resistant keyboard and more Toshiba EasyGuard Secure features include fingerprint scanner Device Access Control anti theft timer and more Easy connectivity options with Toshiba ConfigFree Advanced docking option for easy shift from road to office Toshiba EasyGuard Connect and Optimise features Protect amp fix see pages 8 amp 9 Connect see pages 10 amp 11 Secure See page 12 Optimise see page 11 3D HDD Protection Shock Protection Design Spill Resistant Keyboard PC Diagnostic Tool Easy Fix Components Kensington Lock Durable Design Diversity Antenna Toshiba ConfigFree Toshiba Summit Password Utilities PERE GRR Trusted Platform Module XD Bit Device Access Control Fingerprint Reader SD Token Toshiba Presentation Button Toshiba Zooming Utility Screen Rotation Utility One Touch Resolution Change Toshiba Power Saver Wireless On Off Switch Toshiba Fn esse Toshiba Mouse Utility Toshiba FN Shortcut Keys Tecra T gt ag f TPRSSS RISER p A w SISSISISTVSIST isisisisisisisisis e 16 Desktop replacements that will help keep fleets afloat Toshiba s Tecra M and Tecra S series have been developed specifically for businesses deployin
45. s mobile phones AV equipment portable personal equipment semiconductors electron tubes optoelectronic devices LCDs batteries printed circuit boards industrial apparatus power generating equipment transportation equipment social automation equipment telecommunication systems broadcasting systems elevators amp escalators medical systems and more the list goes on Toshiba also focuses on Consumer Products such as digital home entertainment systems and home appliances Our annual R amp D budget is in excess of A 4 billion close to the total R amp D expenditure made by all Australian businesses in 2003 one of TIME magazine s Most Amazing Inventions of the Year in 2005 The Toshiba ApriAlpha is a prototype of a sophisticated new class of robot designed to interact closely with people It pioneers some important capabilities in this area including Toshiba s activities in Australia Toshiba Australia Pty Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary of Toshiba Corporation It has four divisions Information Systems markets Notebooks projectors and other mobile computing products and accessories Electronic Imaging markets high quality business photocopiers facsimiles and multifunction printers The division was named Most Favoured Manufacturer in seven of the past eight years by the Business Technology Association Medical markets advanced medical imaging systems to private and public hosp
46. s like open your email or Internet Explorer by pressing a few keys Options Help 3 4 5 6 Q WE R T Y A S D F G H iZ X C V B IW Fn esse 11 EasyGuard Secure Notebooks with a black belt in self defence Once a Notebook s been in use for a while the value of the information on it dwarfs the initial cost of the device So protecting data from damage theft or unauthorised access is a prime concern EasyGuard Secure includes a range of systems and devices to do this To become proficient in self defence study karate judo kendo and Toshiba The Fingerprint Scanner Imagine a small scanner built into the keyboard of a Notebook Skim your fingertio across it and the scanner reads the sub surface pattern no worries about cuts and calluses Then it checks your print against the stored scan and gives you access to your Notebook It s simple It s very secure And it can replace multiple passwords simultaneously eliminating headaches Toshiba Anti Theft Timer Unfortunately Notebooks are high value targets for thieves Toshiba has developed a new system that lets you set up a timer activated password that will prevent system access in the event of theft This acts as a deterrent by making a Notebook inaccessible and therefore worthless to unauthorised users It also makes sure no one gets access to your data Trusted Platform Module TPM TPM is like a secur
47. sk Toshiba invented and developed the DVD which went on to become the most successful AV product of all time Now we re working on DVD s successor Why High definition TV This next generation standard delivers images with 1 125 horizontal lines versus the current 525 The result will be stunningly sharp movie playback And a storage problem because HD movies will need 8GB of disk space and current DVDs hold half that That s why we ve developed HD DVD disks that can hold up to 45GB That s five high definition films Or a couple of lifetime s data backup Toshiba s commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility Toshiba has made a global commitment to corporate social responsibility If you d like more information please take a look at our Corporate Social Responsibility Report 2005 It s a comprehensive 68 page analysis of our activities and efforts in this area You can download it from www toshiba co jp csr en report As part of our CSR program we have made a commitment to reducing the impact of our activities on the environment We are promoting good environmental management practices across all of our products and business processes focusing in particular on Effective utilisation of resources Prevention of global warming Strengthening of control of chemical substances Development of environmentally conscious products Recycling of end of use products 24 T
48. t of time on the move It s lighter and more compact than the Tecra S3 It s highly ruggedised and it possesses a complete suite of security features It s a high performance go anywhere device the ultimate road ready business Notebook Features include Toshiba RAID 1 support mirror your hard disk drive or secondary internal HDD and protect yourself against data corruption or loss This feature makes the Tecra S3 suitable for mission critical applications Toshiba EasyGuard Secure technologies the high security fingerprint reader prevents unauthorised system access and the Anti theft Protection Timer provides a second layer of data protection in the event of theft Toshiba EasyGuard Protect technologies the 3D drop detector shock protected design and spill resistant keyboard maximise uptime by minimising the impact of everyday accidents Intel Centrino mobile technology high soeed DDR2 RAM and a serial ATA hard disk drive a combination that delivers class leading performance Achoice of 15 0 XGA or high resolution SXGA displays plenty of space to work in EasyGuard Connect technologies ConfigFree simplifies wireless wired and 3G network access management and troubleshooting This cuts user downtime and reduces demands on administrators Toshiba Assist provides one touch access to system diagnostic services This reduces user downtime and maximises
49. tect technologies Tablets are more One Touch Resolution Change prone to accidents because they go everywhere with users The M4 has a magnesium alloy chassis 3D drop detection Toshiba Power Saver shock mounted screen protection and more to protect it Optimise Toshiba ODD Power On Off 2 The screen features a hard polycarbonate surface to prevent see page 11 Utility scratching and accidental damage Wireless On Off Switch Toshiba EasyGuard Connect technologies ConfigFree Toshiba Fn esse simplifies wireless wired and 3G network access management Toshiba Mouse Utility wv and troubleshooting Handy for Tablet users who tend to move Toshiba Mouse Utility v more and use their device more simply due to its extra Toshiba FN Shortcut Keys functionality DVD SuperMulti Double Layer drive The M4 also features a consistent software image long lifecycle backwards compatibility common docking solutions and more all the Tecra family features that are designed to minimise the total cost of ownership 22 What ll they think of next When you spend around A 4 billion a year on R amp D approximately six times the CSIRO s annual budget you tend to come up with a lot of new ideas In fact we earned over 1 250 patents in the USA alone in 2005 and over 1 300 the year before the ninth highest of any company in the world This river of ideas is what drives the evolution of ever smaller more powerf
50. though because it senses trouble before impact And it s sensitive to motion on three axes If your Notebook is accidentally knocked or dropped it detects the sudden change in motion and docks the hard disk drive head This reduces the risk of the head crashing and causing data damage Shock Absorbers for the Hard Disk Drive Every document you create every note you make every e mail you send or receive ends up stored on your hard disk drive The volume of data increases daily As does its value and the difficulty of replacing it So protecting it is of paramount importance To back up the 3D drop detection system we also mount the hard disk drive on shock absorbers Four of them These provide further protection for your data in the event of an impact Impact Protection for the Display and Inverter The LCD screen and the inverter are two of the most delicate components in a Notebook The screen in particular is expensive to replace in the event of an accident To reduce the risk of damage we ve developed an array of shock absorbing materials that surround and support both components As a result they can reduce risk of damage by a drop from heights of up to one metre the equivalent of getting knocked off a desk or dropped from waist height by a basketball player A very tall one Crumple Zones Asimple idea to reduce the impact of impacts We ve left a gap of 2 to 6mm b
51. ul more versatile and more reliable Notebooks Here are some of the technologies that are moving out of our laboratories and into production They ll be popping up in our Notebooks in the near future Coming any second batteries that recharge in a minute Downtime is frown time So a recent breakthrough in Toshiba s research labs is good news A bit of neat nanotechnology has led to the development of a battery than can be recharged sixty times as fast as the advanced lithium ion varieties in widespread use today which were incidentally originally developed by Toshiba The result a battery that can reach 80 of capacity in 60 seconds flat A very small achievement Modesty aside Toshiba leads the world in hard disk drive technology In fact we developed both the current industry best 1 8 variety and the ubiquitous 2 5 Now we ve pushed the envelope even further and picked up another envelope from the Guinness Book of Records by producing a 0 85 hard disk drive that holds 4GB of data All that info on a disk smaller than a 10 cent piece It ll open up brand new opportunities to think small in Notebooks Who needs batteries anyway Without a power point a Notebook with a flat battery is just excess baggage So developing alternatives is a priority at Toshiba That s why we re working on fuel cells One day this technology may replace all sorts of things including power stations
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