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Canon ELPH520HSRED Digital Camera User Manual

1. 6 9 Maximizing battery operating time 6 10 Retaining data with power off 6 11 Extending battery life 6 11 Replacing the battery 6 12 Removing the battery pack 6 12 Installing the battery pack 6 13 Starting the computer by password 6 14 Power up modes 6 15 Windows utilities sosiinsisesesi taasan usaian eiiie inada oiiae 6 15 6 15 xviii Panel power off 6 15 System Auto Olf 6 15 Chapter 7 HW Setup and Passwords HAW oh 7 1 Accessing AW ete Fh ert ree fence cael 7 1 HW Setup window essent eene nnns 7 1 Supervisor password siisii nnna enian aaaea aaa 7 9 Chapter 8 Optional Devices 5 C 8 2 Insertinga PG Card ee 8 2 Removing PC enne 8 3 50 e 8
2. Frequency Range 2400 2472MHz Channel ID 1 2412 2 2417 3 2422 4 2427 5 2432 6 2437 7 2442 8 2447 9 2452 10 2457 11 2462 Factory set default channels G 2 Appendix G When installing Wireless LAN Cards the channel configuration is managed as follows Q For wireless clients that operate a Wireless LAN Infrastructure the Wireless LAN Card will automatically start operation at the channel identified by the Wireless LAN Access Point When roaming between different access points the station can dynamically switch to another channel if required Q For Wireless LAN Cards installed in Wireless clients that operating in a peer to peer mode the card will use the default channel 10 Ina Wireless LAN Access Point the Wireless LAN card will use the factory set default channel printed in bold unless the LAN Administrator selected a different channel when configuring the Wireless LAN Access Point device Wireless IEEE 802 11 Channels Sets Revision A Frequency Range 5150 5850MHz Note ChannelID 36 5180 40 5200 44 5220 48 5240 52 5260 56 5280 60 5300 64 5320 149 5745 US only 1 153 5765 US only 1 157 5785 US only 1 161 5805 US only 1 1 Available Area US USA CANADA only A peer to peer mode is available under the following condition A Wireless LAN card receive US country code
3. 9 1 Analyzingthe problem rae a 9 2 Hardware and system 9 3 System SLAMMED 9 3 lal 9 4 PONI 9 4 PPASSW OMG e 9 7 9 7 Heu ecc H 9 7 Pard dis kOn O oem 9 8 DVD ROM ANVE EE 9 9 CD RW DVD ROM drive sss enne 9 10 DVD R RW drive caeran eaa nnne 9 12 DVD 9 13 Brice 9 15 c X 9 15 PG n ER 9 16 T TET 9 16 e OE 9 17 USB aE 9 19 9 19 dele 9 20 PRU 9 20 1 394 9 21 9 21 B E 9 23 Wireless E Pee eas 9 23 9 24 Real Time Clock 9 24 TOSHIBA SUPP OK 1 eee 9 25 9 25 Where etre eril er eee dat 9 25 XX Appendixes Appendix
4. Set the computer on a level surface and avoid places subject to vibration such as airplanes trains or cars Do not use an unstable surface such as a stand Q Keep mobile phones and other wireless communication devices away from the computer Writing CD DVDs on DVD R RW drive You can use the DVD R RW drive to write data to either CD R RW or DVD R RW discs The following applications for writing are supplied on CD ROM Drag n Drop CD licensed by Easy Systems Japan Ltd and DigiOn Inc MotionDV STUDIO DVDfunSTUDIO and DVD MovieAlbum licensed by Matsushita Electric Industrial Co Ltd Important message Before you write or rewrite to CD R RW or DVD R RW disc read and follow all set up and operating instructions in this section If you fail to do so the DVD R RW drive may not function properly and you may fail to write or rewrite lose data or incur other damage Disclaimer TOSHIBA does not bear responsibility for the following Damage to any CD R RW or DVD R RW disc that may be caused by writing or rewriting with this product Any change or loss of the recorded contents of CD R RW or DVD R RW disc that may be caused by writing or rewriting with this product or for any business profit loss or business interruption that may be caused by the change or loss of the recorded contents Q Damage that may be caused by using third party equipment or software Given the technological limitations of curre
5. Display automatic This feature automatically cuts off power to the internal poweroff display when there is no input from the keyboard or pointing device for a time specified Power is restored when any key is pressed or when there is input from a pointing device You can specify the time in the Turn off monitor item of the Power Save Mode window in TOSHIBA Power Saver HDDautomatic This feature automatically cuts off power to the hard disk poweroff drive when it is not accessed for a time specified Power is restored when the hard disk is accessed You can specify the time in the Turn off hard disks item of the Power Save Mode window in TOSHIBA Power Saver System automatic This feature automatically shuts down the system in Standby Hibernation standby mode or Hibernation mode when there is no input or hardware access for a time specified You can specify the time and select either System Standby or System Hibernate in the System standby and System hibernate item of the Power Save Mode window in TOSHIBA Power Saver 1 8 Special features Keypad overlay Power on password Instant security Intelligent power supply Battery save mode Panel power off on Low battery automatic hibernation Heat dispersal Hibernation A ten key pad is integrated into the keyboard Refer to the Keypad overlay section in Chapter 5 Keyboard for instructions on using the keypad overlay Two levels of password security supervisor and us
6. The Grand Tour This chapter identifies the various components of your computer Become familiar with each component before you operate the computer Front with the display closed Figure 2 1 shows the computer s front with its display panel in the closed position Mope Aupio ViDEO DisPLAY LATCH Aupio VibEo VOLUME CONTROL CONTROL CONTROL CONTROL BUTTON BUTTONS BUTTONS gt gt SYSTEM INDICATORS Figure 2 1 Front of the computer with display closed Audio Video Previous 4 button Plays the previous track chapter controlbuttons data Play pause 1 button Begins or pauses play Stop lll button Halts play Next P button Plays the next track chapter data Refer to Chapter 4 Operating Basics NOTE If Random is selected in TOSHIBA Media Player selecting Next or Previous advances to a random selection Mode Control Press this button to switch the mode between CD DVD button and Digital Audio 2 1 HNO THE GRAND Tour User s Manual Display latch This latch secures the LCD panel in its closed position Slide the latch to open the display Volume control Use this dial to adjust the volume of the stereo speakers a and subwoofer or the stereo headphones System LEDs let you monitor the status of various computer indicators functions Details are given in the Indicators section
7. User s Manual Check the region code on the DVD It must match that on the DVD ROM drive Region codes are listed in the Optical media section in Chapter 2 The Grand Tour If problems persist contact your dealer CD RW DVD ROM drive For more information refer to Chapter 4 Operating Basics Problem Procedure You cannot access Make sure the drive s drawer is securely aCD DVD inthedrive closed Press gently until it clicks into place Open the drawer and make sure the CD DVD is properly seated It should lie flat with the label facing up A foreign object in the drawer could block laser light from reading the CD DVD Make sure there is no obstruction Remove any foreign object Check whether the CD DVD is dirty If it is wipe it with a clean cloth dipped in water or a neutral cleaner See the Media care section in Chapter 4 for details on cleaning Some CD DVDs The software or hardware configuration may run correctly but be causing a problem Make sure the others do not hardware configuration matches your software s needs Check the CD DVD s documentation Check the type of CD DVD you are using The drive supports 9 10 Hardware and system checklist Cannot write correctly DVD ROM DVD ROM DVD Video CD ROM CD DA CD Text Photo CD single multi session CD ROM Mode 1 Mode 2 CD ROM XA Mode 2 Form1 Form2 Enhanced CD CD EXTRA CD G Audio CD only Addressing Method2 Check the region
8. 2 15 Slim Select Bay HDD adaptor Black 2 16 TOSHIBA Style Bay Bridge media adaptor 2 16 Universal AC adaptor 2 17 Chapter 3 Getting Started Setting up your work space 3 1 General 3 2 Placement of the 3 2 Seating and posture 3 3 peo T 3 4 WO IK 3 4 Connecting the Universal AC adaptor 3 5 Opening the display 1c eene e inen 3 6 Turning on the power 3 6 Starting up for the first time 3 7 Turning off the power 3 7 Shut Down mode Boot mode 3 7 IDSIMANON MOOG 3 8 Standby OCG ws 3 10 Restarting the computer 3 11 Restoring the preinstalled software from the Product Recovery CD ROM 3 12 Chapter 4 Operating Basics POINTING devices 4 1 Usingthie TouchPad
9. 3 Use the left or right cursor key to select the CD ROM icon in the display menu For details refer to the Boot priority section in Chapter 7 HW Setup 4 Follow the on screen instructions Chapter 4 Operating Basics This chapter gives information on basic operations including using the pointing devices USB diskette drive optical media drives Sub LCD audio video controls the microphone the internal modem wireless communication LAN TOSHIBA Remote Control and changing Slim Select Bay modules It also provides tips on caring for your computer diskettes and CD DVDs Pointing devices The configuration the computer is equipped a Touch Pad as a pointing device Using the Touch Pad To use the Touch Pad simply touch and move your finger tip across it in the direction you want the on screen pointer to go ToucH Pap CONTROL BUTTONS ToucH Pap Figure 4 1 Touch Pad and Touch Pad control buttons Two buttons below the keyboard are used like the buttons on a mouse pointer Press the left button to select a menu item or to manipulate text or graphics desig nated by the pointer Press the right button to display a menu or other function depending on the software you are using NOTE You can also tap the Touch Pad to perform functions similar to those of the left button 4 1 soisvg ONILVH3dO OPERATING Basics User s Manual Click Tap the Touch Pad once Double click Tap twice Drag and drop Tap
10. Left side Figure 2 2 shows the computer s left side SECURITY LOCK WIRELESS COMMUNICATION WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SWITCH INDICATOR gt rmm COOLING caRD SLOTS USB port VENTS 2 FRARED PORT Figure 2 2 The left side of the computer Security lock security cable attaches to this slot The optional security gcse cable anchors your computer to a desk or other large object to deter theft Wireless Slide this switch toward the front of the computer to turn communication off Wireless LAN and Bluetooth functions Slide it toward Switch the back of the computer to turn on the functions Wire On Off less model or Wireless LAN ready model only CAUTION Set the switch to off in airplanes and hospitals Check the wireless communication indicator It will stop glowing when the wireless communication function is off Wireless This indicator glows orange when the Bluetooth and communication Wireless LAN functions are on Wireless model or Indicator Wireless LAN ready model only 2 2 Left side Coolingvents These vents provide an outlet for air pulled through the computer by the fan CAUTION Be careful not to block the cooling vents Also be careful to keep foreign objects out of them A pin or similar object can damage the computer s circuitry card slot PC slot can accommodate two 5 mm Type IIcards or one
11. Numeric mode To turn on the Numeric mode press Fn F11 The Numeric mode F11 indicator lights Now try numeric data entry using the keys in figure 5 2 Press Fn F11 again to turn off the overlay PETE Ed TET rey Y EEE 1 EFEL CLA pos Figure 5 2 The numeric keypad overlay Temporarily using normal keyboard overlay on While using the overlay you can temporarily access the normal keyboard without turning off the overlay 1 Hold Fn and press any other key All keys will operate as if the overlay were off 2 Type upper case characters by holding Fn Shift and pressing a character key 3 Release Fn to continue using the overlay 5 8 Genera ting ASCII characters Temporarily using overlay overlay off While using the normal keyboard you can temporarily use the keypad overlay without turning it on 1 Press and hold down Fn 2 Check the keyboard indicators Pressing Fn turns on the most recently used overlay If the Numeric mode indicator lights you can use the overlay for numeric entry If the Arrow mode indicator lights you can use the overlay for cursor and page control 3 Release Fn to return to normal keyboard operation Temporarily changing modes If the co
12. OpTIoNAL Devices User s Manual Slim Select Bay HDD adaptor Black A integrated 2 1 2 HDD is available for installation in the Slim Select Bay To install an HDD in the Slim Select Bay HDD adaptor follow the steps below 1 Slide the lock to the unlock position and open the lid Figure 8 22 Opening the lid 2 Insert the HDD and push forward to ensure a firm connection Figure 8 23 Installing the HDD 8 20 TV 3 Close the lid and slide the lock to the lock position Figure 8 24 Closing the lid For details on installing the Slim Select Bay HDD adaptor in the Slim Select Bay refer to Chapter 4 Operating Basics External monitor An external analog monitor can be connected to the external monitor port on the computer The computer supports VGA and Super VGA video modes To connect a monitor follow the steps below 1 Turn the computer off 2 Connect the monitor to the external monitor port 3 Turn the monitor s power 4 Turn the computer on When you turn on the power the computer automatically recognizes the monitor and determines whether it is color or monochrome To change the display settings press Fn F5 If you disconnect the monitor before you turn the computer off be sure to press Fn F5 to switch to the internal display Refer to Chapter 5 The Keyboard for details on using hot keys to change the display setting 8 21 S39IA3q IWNOLLdO OpTIONAL Devices
13. Power Save Modes window in TOSHIBA Power Saver will indicate a 100 charge for both the old and new battery but the displayed estimated time remaining will be shorter for the older battery Maximizing battery operating time A battery s usefulness depends on how long it can supply power on a single charge How long the charge lasts in a battery depends on How you configure the computer for example whether you enable battery power saving options The computer provides a battery save mode which can be set in TOSHIBA Power Saver to conserve battery power This mode has the following options e Processor speed Monitor brightness System standby System hibernate Turn off monitor Turn off hard disks How often and how long you use the hard disk CD DVD ROM and the diskette drive How much charge the battery contained to begin with How you use optional devices such as a PC card to which the battery supplies power Enabling Standby mode conserves battery power if you are frequently turning the computer off and on Where you store your programs and data Closing the display when you are not using the keyboard saves power Operating time decreases at low temperatures The condition of the battery terminals Make sure the battery terminals stay clean by wiping them with a clean dry cloth before installing the battery pack 6 10 Care and use of the battery pack Retaining
14. V 42bis MNP 5 disabled No data compression 3 V 42bis MNP 5 enabled Data compression enabled default Result Codes OK n 0 3 ERROR Otherwise Appendix D S registers S registers contain the settings that determine how a number of functions of the internal modem operate For example how many times to let the telephone ring before the modem answers and how long to wait before it hangs up if a connec tion fails You can also customize certain AT commands such as the escape sequence and command line termination The contents of the registers are changed automatically when you modify corresponding settings in your communication software If you choose however you can display and edit the contents of the registers manually when the modem is in command mode If the value is out of the acceptable range then an error is generated This chapter describes the settings for each S register S register values The format for displaying the value of an S register is ATSn where is the register number After you type in the register press Enter The format for modifying the value of an S register is ATSn r where is the register number and is the new register value After you type in the register and its new value press Enter NOTE Some registers vary from one country region to another D 1 APPENDIX D User s Manual SO Auto answer ring number S1 S2 S3 D 2 This regi
15. eere 5 2 Soft keys Fn key combinations 5 2 Emulating keys on enhanced keyboard 5 2 POLKOY S M 5 4 aed m 5 7 Windows special keys 5 7 Keypad overlay 5 7 Turning onthe overlays 5 7 Temporarily using normal keyboard overlay on 5 8 Temporarily using overlay overlay off 5 9 Temporarily changing modes 5 9 Generating ASCII characters eese 5 9 Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes Power 5 cierre iecur e 6 1 Power indiCatO s diadema 6 2 6 2 DC IN neri ET 6 3 e ee 6 3 Battery types e 6 3 Battery 2 6 3 Real Time Clock battery ities 6 4 Care and use of the battery pack 6 5 ER 6 5 Charging the batteries 6 8 Monitoring battery capacity
16. software Problem Procedure Infrared devices do Make sure there is no obstruction blocking not work as expected 9 16 communication between the computer and the target device If problems persist contact your dealer Hardware and system checklist Pointing device If you are using a USB mouse also refer to the USB section in this chapter and to your mouse documentation Touch Pad Problem Procedure On screen pointer The system might be busy If the pointer is does not respond to shaped as an hourglass wait for it to resume Pad operation its normal shape and try again to move it Double tapping Try changing the double click speed setting in does not work the mouse control utility 1 Open the Control Panel select the Mouse icon and press Enter 2 Click the Buttons tab 3 Set the double click speed as instructed and click OK The mouse pointer Try changing the speed setting in the mouse moves too fast or control utility too slow 1 Open the Control Panel select the Mouse icon and press Enter 2 Click the Pointer Options tab 3 Set the speed as instructed and click OK If problems persist contact your dealer SNILOOHS3A18NO L TROUBLESHOOTING User s Manual USB mouse Problem Procedure On screen pointer does not respond to mouse operation Double clicking does not work The mouse pointer moves too fast or too slow The mouse pointer moves erratically 9 18 The s
17. 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 113 114 E 2 Table E 1 Result codes for a V 90 connection Result code CONNECT 32000 EC CONNECT 36000 EC CONNECT 40000 EC CONNECT 44000 EC CONNECT 48000 EC CONNECT 52000 EC CONNECT 56000 EC CONNECT 28000 EC CONNECT 29333 EC CONNECT 30666 EC CONNECT 33333 EC CONNECT 34666 EC CONNECT 37333 EC CONNECT 38666 EC CONNECT 41333 EC CONNECT 42666 EC CONNECT 45333 EC CONNECT 46666 EC CONNECT 49333 CONNECT 50666 EC CONNECT 53333 EC CONNECT 54666 EC Description Connection Connection Connection Connection Connection Connection Connection Connection Connection Connection Connection Connection Connection Connection Connection Connection Connection Connection Connection Connection Connection Connection at 32000 bps at 36000 bps at 40000 bps at 44000 bps at 48000 bps at 52000 bps at 56000 bps at 28000 bps at 29333 bps at 30666 bps at 33333 bps at 34666 bps at 37333 bps at 38666 bps at 41333 bps at 42666 bps at 45333 bps at 46666 bps at 49333 bps at 50666 bps at 53333 bps at 54666 bps Appendix E EC stands for the Error Control method which appears only when the extended result codes configuration option is enabled EC is replaced by one of the following symbols depending on the error control method used V42bis V 42error control and V 42bis data compression V42 V 42error control o
18. 8 11 S39IA3q 1YNOLLd OpTIoNAL Devices User s Manual Figure 8 13 Removing the memory module 6 Follow the instructions 11 through 15 in Installing memory module TOSHIBA Style Bay Bridge media adaptor You can insert three types of flash memory cards CompactFlash Memory Stick and SmartMedia in the computer s TOSHIBA Style Bay Bridge media adaptor For details on using the adaptor follow the steps below For details on inserting modules in the Slim Select Bay refer to Chapter 4 Operating Basics TOSHIBA Style Bay Bridge media adaptor Before installing Make sure you have the correct Bridge media adaptor case Two cases come with the Bridge media adaptor one marked A and one marked B The case for the Satellite Pro MIO is marked with a B NOTE Case B is also used with the Satellite 2450 computer Case A is used with the Satellite 5200 series Figure 8 14 The Bridge media adaptor case Inserting To install the Bridge media adaptor in the case follow the steps below 1 Fit the side of the Bridge media adaptor opposite the connector into the case 2 Lay the Bridge media adaptor into the case The latch should close automatically to secure the adaptor 5 1YNOLLd OPrioNAL Devices User s Manual 3 Turn the Bridge media adaptor with case upside down and secure the case to the adaptor with one screw Figure 8 16 Secureing a screw Removing To remove the B
19. Also called a preset value delete To remove data from a disk or other data storage device Synony mous with erase Glossary 5 AHVSSO1E GLOSSARY device driver device driver A program that controls communication between a specific peripheral device and the computer The CONFIG SYS file contains device drivers that MS DOS loads when you turn the computer on dialog box A window that accepts user input to make system settings or record other information disk drive The device that randomly accesses information on a disk and copies it to the computer s memory It also writes data from memory to the disk To accomplish these tasks the unit physically rotates the disk at high speed past read write head disk storage Storing data on mag netic disk Data is arranged on concentric tracks much like a phono graph record diskette A removable disk that stores magnetically encoded data Also called a floppy disk display A CRT LCD or other image producing device used to view computer output documentation The set of manuals and or other instructions written for the users of a computer system or applica tion Computer system documentation typically includes procedural and tutorial information as well as system functions DOS Disk Operating System See operating system Glossary 6 driver A software program generally part of the operating system that controls a specific piece of hard
20. Black CAUTION Make sure the Compact Flash indicator is out before you remove the Compact Flash or turn off the computer s power If you remove the Compact Flash or turn off the power while the computer is accessing the Compact Flash you may lose data or damage the Compact Flash Bridge media care Bridge media is consumable item so make sure you back up important data 2 Do not twist or bend Bridge media 3 Do not expose Bridge media to liquids or store in humid areas or lay media close to containers of liquid 4 Do touch the metal part or expose it to liquids or let it get dirty 5 After using Bridge media return it to its case NOTE For more details on using the Bridge media see manuals accompaning the Bridge media Battery pack Black You can increase the portability of the computer with additional battery packs If you re away from an AC power source and your battery runs low you can replace it with a freshly charged battery See Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes Universal AC adaptor If you frequently transport the computer between different sites such as your home and office purchasing a universal AC adaptor for each location will reduce the weight and bulk of your carrying load USB FDD kit The 3 1 2 external diskette drive module can be connected to the USB port For details on connecting the 3 1 2 external diskette drive module refer to Chapter 4 Operating Basics S39IA3q IWNOLdO
21. F1 through F12 are called function keys because they execute programmed functions when pressed Used in combination with the Fn key keys marked with icons execute specific functions on the computer See the section Soft keys Fn key combinations in this chapter The function executed by individual keys depends on the software you are using Soft keys Fn key combinations The Fn function is unique to TOSHIBA computers and is used in combination with other keys to form soft keys Soft keys are key combinations that enable disable or configure specific features NOTE Some software may disable or interfere with soft key operations Soft key settings are not restored by the Standby feature Emulating keys on enhanced keyboard E GEE Ge Ges EOE SS rrr ES SE Figure 5 1 101 enhanced keyboard layout Soft keys Fn key combinations The keyboard is designed to provide all the features of the 101 key enhanced keyboard shown in figure 5 1 The 101 102 key enhanced keyboard has a numeric keypad and scroll lock key It also has additional Enter and Ctrl keys to the right of the main keyboard Since the keyboard is smaller and has fewer keys some of the enhanced keyboard functions must be simulated using two keys instead of one on the larger keyboard Your software may require you to use keys that th
22. Fn F1 1 numeric mode 5 3 Fn F12 ScrLock 5 3 Fn esse 1 10 Function keys 5 2 G Graphics controller 1 5 H Hard disk drive 1 3 1 12 automatic power off 1 8 problems 9 8 Headphone jack See Sound system Index 2 Heat dispersal See Cooling Hibernation 1 9 automatic 1 8 setting 3 9 Hot keys 1 8 display brightness decrease 5 5 display brightness increase 5 6 display selection 5 5 hibernation 5 5 instant security 5 4 power save mode 5 4 sound mute 5 4 standby 5 5 Touch Pad setting 5 6 wireless setting 5 6 HW Setup 1 10 accessing 7 1 boot priority 7 2 general 7 6 keyboard 7 4 LAN 7 5 password 7 6 window 7 1 i LINK 1 5 2 6 8 24 connecting 8 25 disconnecting 8 25 precautions 8 24 problems 9 21 Indicators keyboard 2 11 system 2 10 Infrared port 1 5 location 2 2 problems 9 16 Instant security See Hot keys Interfaces See Ports Internet button 1 8 2 9 K Key FD 7 8 Keyboard 1 5 5 1 emulating enhanced keyboard 5 2 F12 function keys 5 2 Fn Sticky key 5 7 hot keys 5 4 problems 9 7 typewriter keys 5 1 Windows special keys 5 7 Keypad overlay 1 9 5 7 arrow mode 5 7 numeric mode 5 8 temporarily using normal keyboard overlay on 5 8 temporarily using overlay overlay off 5 9 turning on the overlays 5 7 L LAN 1 7 connecting 4 26 disconnecting 4 27 jack 2 6 LAN active indicator 2 5 link indicator 2 5 problems 9 23 LCD See Display Video modes and Monitor external Le
23. To help ensure long trouble free operation keep the computer free of dust and use care with liquids around the computer Q not to spill liquids into the computer If the computer does get wet turn the power off immediately and let the computer dry completely before you turn it on again Q Clean the computer using a slightly damp with water cloth You can use glass cleaner on the display Spray a small amount of cleaner on a soft clean cloth and wipe the screen gently with the cloth CAUTION Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer or let liquid run into any part of it Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to clean the computer Remove the dust from the air filter on the underside of the computer regularly with vacuum cleaner See Chapter 2 Grand Tour Underside 4 27 soisvg ONILVH3dO OPERATING Basics User s Manual Moving the computer The computer is designed for rugged durability However a few simple precautions taken when moving the computer will help ensure trouble free operation Q Make sure all disk activity has ended before moving the computer Check the Disk and Slim Select Bay indicators on the computer IfaCD DVDisinthe drives remove it Also make sure the drawer 15 securely closed Turn off the power to the computer Q Disconnect the universal AC adaptor and all peripherals before moving the computer Close the display Do not pick up the computer b
24. User s Manual TV You can connect a television set to the TV out jack on the computer Follow the steps below Using the TV button 1 Connect the TV adaptor cable s S Video plug to the TV out jack on the computer 2 Connect the TV adaptor cable s MINI DIN 4Pin connector S Video format on the TV 3 Press the TV button You can use the hot keys Fn F5 to change the display device Refer to Chapter 5 The Keyboard NOTE If a television is connected to the computer set the TV type in Display Properties Follow the steps below a Click start and click Control Panel b Double click the Display icon to open the Display Properties window c Click the Settings tab and click the Advanced button d Click the nView Display Mode ab click Device Settings and click Select Output Device Select Advanced and select TV in the Device Selection window f Select the Format box and select the format that your TV supports Changing the resolution When you press the TV button the CRT resolution is also set The default is 1024 x 768 If you want to change the resolution follow the steps below 1 OpenDisplay properties and select the Settings tab 2 Select Advanced Figure 8 17 8 22 i LINK IEEE1394 Figure 8 25 Display properties 3 Select the Adapter tab then select List all modes Multiple Monitors and N IDIA GeForce4 420 Go Toshiba Pr Figure 8 26 The Adapter wi
25. amp F Recall factory setting as active configuration Appendix amp Gn V 22bis guard tone control This command determines which guard tone if any to transmit while transmitting in the high band answer mode This command is only used in V 22 and V 22bis mode This option is not used in North America and is for international use only amp GO Guard tone disabled default amp G1 Sets guard tone to 550 Hz amp G2 Sets guard tone to 1800 Hz Result Codes OK n 0 1 2 ERROR Otherwise amp Kn Local flow control selection amp KO Disableflow control amp K3 Enable CTS RTS flow control default amp K4 Enable XON XOFF flow control Result Codes OK n 0 3 4 ERROR Otherwise amp Pn Select Pulse Dial Make Break Ratio WW amp PO Selects 39 61 make break ratio at 10 pulses per second amp P1 Selects 33 67 make break ratio at 10 pulses per second amp P2 Selects 33 67 make break ratio at 20 pulses per second Result Codes OK n 0 1 2 ERROR Otherwise amp Tn Self test commands These tests can help to isolate problems if you experience periodic data loss or random errors C 9 lt APPENDIX User s Manual amp TO Abort Stops any test in progress amp T1 Local analog loop This test verifies modem operation as well as the connection between the modem and computer Any data entered at the local DTE is modulated then demodulated and returned to the local DTE To wor
26. be causing a problem Make sure the hardware configuration matches your software s needs Check the CD DVD s documentation Check the type of CD DVD you are using The drive supports DVD ROM DVD ROM DVD Video CD ROM CD DA CD Text Photo CD single multi session CD ROM Mode 1 Mode 2 CD ROM XA Mode 2 Form1 Form2 Enhanced CD CD EXTRA CD G Audio CD only Addressing Method 2 Hardware and system checklist Check the region code on the DVD It must match that on the CD RW DVD ROM drive Region codes are listed in the Optical media section in Chapter 2 The Grand Tour Cannot write correctly If you have trouble writing make sure you are observing the following precautions e Use only media recommended by TOSHIBA Donotuse the mouse or keyboard during writing Useonly the software supplied with the computer for recording Donotrunor start other software during writing Do notjar the computer during writing Do notconnect disconnect external devices or install remove internal cards during writing If problems persist contact your dealer DVD Multi drive For more information refer to Chapter 4 Operating Basics Problem Procedure SNILOOHS3 l8flOU L You cannot access Make sure the drive s drawer is securely aCD DVDinthedrive closed Press gently until it clicks into place Open the drawer and make sure the CD DVD is properly seated It should lie flat with the label
27. card You can install any industry standard PC card such as a SCSI adaptor Ethernet adaptor or flash memory card CAUTION Keep foreign objects out of the PC card slot A pin or similar object can damage the computer s circuitry Universal A Universal Serial Bus port is on the left side The Serial Bus port comply with the USB 2 0 standard which enables USB 2 0 port data transfer speeds 40 times faster than the USB 1 1 standard The ports also support USB 1 1 CAUTION Keep foreign objects out of the USB connectors A pin or similar object can damage the computer s circuitry NOTE Operation of all functions of all USB devices has not been confirmed Some functions might not execute properly Infrared port This infrared port is compatible with Infrared Data Asso i ciation IrDA 1 1 standards It enables cableless 4 Mbps r 1 15 Mbps 115 2 kbps 57 6 kbps 38 4 kbps 19 2 kbps or 9 6 kbps data transfer with IrDA 1 1 compatible external devices 2 3 HNO THE GRAND Tour User s Manual Right side Figure 2 3 shows the computer s right side SD carp SLOT SD carp INDICATOR MopEMJACK Stim SELECT Bay HEADPHONE JACK MicROPHONE JACK LINE IN JACK Figure 2 3 The right side of the computer SD slot SD cards are used in a wide variety of external devices Sz This slot lets you transfer data from the device to your computer An in
28. equal to 1024 bytes See also byte and megabyte L level 2 cache See cache Light Emitting Diode LED A semiconductor device that emits light when a current is applied Liquid Crystal Display LCD Liquid crystal sealed between two sheets of glass coated with transparent con ducting material The viewing side coating is etched into character forming segments with leads that extend to the edge of the glass Applying a voltage between the glass sheets alters the brightness of the liquid crystal LSI Large Scale Integration 1 technology that allows the inclusion of up to 100 000 simple logic gates on a single chip 2 An integrated circuit that uses large scale integration main board See motherboard megabyte MB A unit of data storage equal to 1024 kilobytes See also kilobyte megahertz A unit of wave frequency that equals 1 million cycles per second See also hertz Memory Stick An IC recording media designed to record various kinds of digital content such as still and moving images music and computer data on a single stick menu A software interface that displays a list of options on the screen Also called a screen Glossary 9 AYVSSO1K GLOSSARY microprocessor microprocessor A hardware compo nent contained in a single integrated circuit that carries out instructions Also called the central processing unit CPU one of the main parts of the computer mode A method o
29. or exposed to direct sunlight extreme heat or cold 4 Do not place heavy objects on your diskettes 5 Do noteat smoke or use erasers near your diskettes Foreign particles inside the diskette s jacket can damage the magnetic surface 4 19 soisvg oNu vu3dQ OPERATING Basics User s Manual 6 Magnetic energy can destroy the data on your diskettes Keep your diskettes away from speakers radios television sets and other sources of magnetic fields Modem This section describes how to connect and disconnect the internal modem to and from a telephone jack NOTE The internal modem does not support voice functions All data and fax functions are supported CAUTIONS 1 In case of a lightning storm unplug the modem cable from the telephone jack 2 Do not connect the modem to a digital telephone line A digital line will damage the modem Region selection Telecommunication regulations vary from one region to another so you will need to make sure the internal modem s settings are correct for the region in which it will be used To select a region follow the steps below 1 Click start point to All Programs point to TOSHIBA Internal Modem and click Region Select Utility NOTE Do not use the Country Region Select function in the Modem setup utility in the Control Panel if the function is available If you change the Country Region in the Control Panel the change may not take effect 2 The Region Se
30. which can put a heavy load on the CPU Operate the computer in the full power mode Do not use power saving features Do not write while virus check software is running Wait for it to finish then disable virus detection programs including any software that checks files automatically in the background Do not use hard disk utilities including those intended to enhance HDD access speed They may cause unstable operation and data damage Write from the computer s HDD to the CD DVD Do not try to write from shared devices such as a LAN server or any other network device 4 15 soisvg ONILVH3dO OPERATING Basics User s Manual Writing with software other than Drag Drop CD DVDfunSTUDIO and DVDMovieAlbumis not recommended When writing or rewriting Please observe consider the following when you write or rewrite to a CD R RW DVD R RW RAM disc QO Do not perform any of the following actions when writing or rewriting Operate the computer for any other function including using a mouse or Touch Pad or closing opening the LCD panel Start a communication application such as a modem Apply impact or vibration to the computer Install remove or connect external devices including the following card SD card USB devices external display i LINK devices optical digital devices Use the Audio Video control button to reproduce music or voice Open the DVD Multi drive Do not use standby
31. 2 5 problems 9 19 V Video modes Appendix B Video RAM 1 2 Video out jack See Sound system Volume control See Sound system W Wireless communication 4 23 indicators 2 2 4 25 setting by hot keys 5 6 switch 2 2 4 25 Wireless LAN 1 7 problems 9 23 using 4 23 Index 5 xaav INDEX User s manual Index 6
32. A SpecIfICalloOns iets A 1 Appendix B Display Controller and Modes B 1 Appendix C E C 1 Appendix D Eze D 1 Appendix E 90 1 Appendix Internal Modem Guide F 1 Appendix G G 1 Appendix H AC Power Cord and Connectors H 1 Appendix Parts Numbers 1 1 Glossary Index xxii Preface Congratulations on your purchase of the Satellite 2450 series computer This powerful notebook computer provides excellent expansion capability including multimedia devices and it is designed to provide years of reliable high performance computing This manual tells how to set up and begin using your Satellite 2450 series computer It also provides detailed information on configuring your computer basic opera tions and care using optional devices and troubleshooting If you are a new user of computers or if you re new to portable computing first read over the Introduction and The Grand Tour chapters to familiarize yourself with the computer s features components and accessory devices Then read Getting Started for step by step instru
33. LINK IEEE1394 device and click 3 Disconnect the cable from the computer then from the i LINK device NOTE Refer also to the documentation that came with your i LINK device 8 25 S39IA3q OpTIONAL Devices User s Manual Security lock A security lock enables you to anchor your computer to a desk or other heavy object to help prevent unauthorized removal of the computer Attach one end of a cable to the desk and the other end to the security lock slot on the right side of the computer Figure 8 28 Security lock 8 26 Chapter 9 Troubleshooting TOSHIBA designed the computer for durability However should problems occur following the procedures in this chapter can help to determine the cause All readers should become familiar with this chapter Knowing what might go wrong can help prevent problems from occurring Problem solving process Resolving problems will be much easier if you observe the following guidelines Stop immediately when you recognize a problem exists Further action may result in data loss or damage You may destroy valuable problem related information that can help solve the problem Q Observe what is happening Write down what the system is doing and what actions you performed immediately before the problem occurred If you have a printer attached print a copy of the screen using PrtSc The questions and procedures offered in this chapter are meant as a g
34. Slim Select Bay modules This section explains how to change modules in the Slim Select Bay The illustra tions show replacement of the DVD ROM drive with the Slim Select Bay HDD adaptor Therefore the text refers to those modules However the procedures are the same for any of the modules DVD ROM drive CD RW DVD ROM drive DVD R RW drive DVD Multi drive bridge media adaptor HDD adaptor CAUTIONS 1 To avoid injury do not put your hand into the Slim Select Bay slot 2 Before removing or installing a second battery pack turn off the computer s power NOTE The TOSHIBA Mobile Extension is preinstalled to support hot swapping under Windows Refer to Chapter 1 Introduction and to the utility s online help files for information on using this utility to change modules while the computer s power is on If you are using a Bridge media adaptor you can click the Windows Safety Remove Hardware icon on the Task Bar to remove the Bridge media adaptor Removing a module Remove the DVD ROM drive as described below 1 Check all disk indicators to make sure no disks are operating 2 Turn the computer upside down 4 3 soisvg ONILVH3dO OPERATING Basics User s Manual CAUTION Wait for all disk indicators to go out before you turn over the computer and be careful to lay the computer down gently Shock can damage the HDD or other components 3 Slide the Slim Select Bay latch to the unlock position 4 Gr
35. Support formore information PC card overheating Some PC cards can become hot with prolonged use Overheating of a PC card can result in errors or instability in the PC card operation Also be careful when you remove a PC card that has been used for a long time xxviii Chapter 1 Introduction This chapter provides an equipment checklist and it identifies the computer s features options and accessories CAUTION Some of the features described in this manual may not function properly if you use an operating system that was not prein stalled by TOSHIBA Equipment checklist Carefully unpack your computer Save the box and packing materials for future use Hardware Check to make sure you have all the following items Satellite 2450 Series Portable Personal Computer Universal AC adaptor and power cord USB diskette drive Provided with some models Modular cable Slim Select Bay weight saver module Software C The following software is preinstalled Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Professional Modem driver Display Drivers for Windows TOSHIBA Utilities Wireless LAN driver Can be used only for Wireless LAN models Bluetooth driver Can be used only for Bluetooth models Sound Driver for Windows DVD VideoPlayer e LAN Drivers Touch Pad Driver 1 1 NOILONGOULN INTRODUCTION User s Manual TOSHIBA Power Saver TOSHIBA Console Infrared Device Driver Onlinemanua
36. XGA continued Resolution Vertical a an frequency Hz 640 x 480 16M 16M 16M 16M 85 800 x 600 16M 16M 16M 16M 1024 x 768 16M 16M 16M 16M 1280 x 1024 16M 16M 16M 16M 1400 x 1050 16M 16M 16M 16M 1600 x 1200 16M 16M 16M 16M Virtual 1920 x 1440 16M 16M 16M 16M Virtual 2048 x 1536 16M 16M 16M 16M Virtual B 9 g XIGNaddy APPENDIX B 10 User s Manual Appendix C AT Commands In most cases you will not need to type AT commands manually However there might be some occasions when you will need to do so This chapter describes AT commands for data mode Fax and voice commands are taken care of by application software The format for entering AT commands is ATXn where X is the AT command and n is the specific value for that command After you type in the command press Enter Any command issued is acknowledged with a response in either text or numeric values known as result codes All commands and command values accepted by the modem are described in this section any entry other than those listed results in an error Escape sequence The escape sequence allows the modem to exit data mode and enter on line command mode While in on line command mode you can communicate directly to your modem using AT commands Once you finish you can return to data mode using the ATO command A pause the length of which is set by Escape Guard Time S12 must be completed after an escape seque
37. beacon of the standard IEEE802 11 Revision D from the near Wireless LAN Access Point G 3 XIGNaddy APPENDIX G User s Manual Wireless Channels Sets Turbo Mode Frequency Range 5150 5850MHz Note ChannelID 4 5210 USonly 1 50 5250 USonly 1 58 5290 USonly 1 152 5760 US only 1 160 5800 US only 1 Available Area US USA CANADA only A peer to peer mode is available under the following condition A Wireless LAN card receive a US country code beacon of the standard IEEES802 11 Revision D from the near Wireless LAN Access Point G 4 Appendix H AC Power Cord and Connectors The power cord s AC input plug must be compatible with the various international AC power outlets and the cord must meet the standards for the country region in which it is used All cords must meet the following specifications Length Minimum 2 meters Wire size Minimum0 75 mm Current rating Minimum 2 5 amperes Voltage rating 125 or 250 VAC depending on country region s power standards Certification agencies U S and Canada UL listed and CSA certified No 18 AWG Type SVT or SPT 2 two conductor Europe Austria OVE Italy IMQ Belgium CEBEC The Netherlands KEMA Denmark DEMKO Norway NEMKO Finland SETI Sweden SEMKO France UTE Switzerland SEV Germany VDE United Kingdom BSI Australia AS Japan DENANHO In Europe power cords must be VDE type HO5VVH2
38. boot from the HDD Built in HDD gt 2nd HDD PC Card Default HDDs are searched for a boot command in the following order the built in HDD the HDD installed in the Slim Select Bay and the PC card Default 2nd HDD Built in HDD PC Card HDDs are searched for a boot command in the following order the HDD installed in the Slim Select Bay the built in HDD and the PC card 7 3 SauoMssvg dn13S5 MH HW Setup AND PaAsswoRDs User s Manual Built in HDD Card 2nd HDD HDDs are searched for a boot command in the following order the built in HDD the PC card and the HDD installed inthe Slim Select Bay 2nd HDD gt PC Card gt Built in HDD HDDs are searched for a boot command in the following order the HDD installed in the Slim Select Bay the PC card and the built in HDD PC Card Built in HDD 2nd HDD HDDs are searched for a boot command in the following order the PC card the built in HDD and the HDD installed inthe Slim Select Bay PC Card 2nd HDD Built in HDD HDDs are searched for a boot command in the following order the PC card the HDD installed in the Slim Select Bay andthe built in HDD NOTE If a boot command is not found on the first detected HDD the system will not boot from the other HDD It will search the next device in the boot priority for a boot command Network Boot Protocol This feature sets the protocol to remotely
39. boot from the network PXE Sets PXEas the protocol Default RPL Sets RPL as the protocol Keyboard Wake up on Keyboard When this feature is enabled and the computer is in Standby mode you can turn on the computer by pressing any key It is effective only for the internal keyboard and only when the computer is in standby mode Enabled Enables the Wake up on Keyboard Disabled Disables the Wake up on Keyboard Default 7 4 HW Setup USB USB KB Mouse Legacy Emulation Use this option to enable or disable USB KB Mouse Legacy Emulation If your operating system does not support USB you can still use a USB mouse and keyboard by setting the USB KB Mouse Legacy Emulation item to Enabled Enabled Enables the USB KB Mouse Legacy Emulation Default Disabled Disables the USB KB Mouse Legacy Emulation USB FDD Legacy Emulation Use this option to enable or disable USB FDD Legacy Emulation Enabled Enablesthe USB FDD Legacy Emulation Default Disabled Disables the USB FDD Legacy Emulation LAN Wake up on LAN This features lets the computer s power be turned on when it receives a wake up signal fromthe LAN Enabled Enables Wake up on LAN Disabled Disables Wake up on LAN Default CAUTION Do not install or remove an optional memory module while Wake up on LAN is enabled NOTE The Wake up on LAN function consumes power even when the system is off Leave the universal AC adaptor connected while
40. button to open the drawer slightly EJECT BUTTON Figure 4 5 Pressing the DVD ROM eject button 4 5 soisvg ONILVH3dO User s Manual b Pressing the eject button will not open the drawer when the DVD ROM drive s power is off If the power is off you can open the drawer by inserting a slender object about 15 mm such as a straightened paper clip into the eject hole just to the right of the eject button Diameter 1 0mm Figure 4 6 Manual release with the eject hole 2 Pinch the drawer gently and pull until it is fully opened OPERATING Basics Figure 4 7 Pulling the drawer open 4 6 Using optical media drives 3 Lay the CD DVD label side up in the drawer Figure 4 8 Inserting a CD DVD NOTE When the drawer is fully opened the edge of the computer will extend slightly over the CD DVD tray Therefore you will need to turn the CD DVD at an angle when you place it in the tray After seating the CD DVD however make sure it lies flat as shown in figure 4 8 CAUTIONS 1 Do not touch the laser lens Doing so could cause misalignment 2 Be careful to keep foreign matter from entering the drive Check the back edge of the tray to make sure it carries no debris before closing the drive 4 Press gently at the center of the CD DVD until you feel it click into place The CD DVD should lie below the top of the spindle flush with the spindle base 5 Push the center of the drawer to close
41. can also use the buttons to control the computer s DVD video player and TOSHIBA Media player when the system is on This jack outputs analog audio signals A3 5 mm mini microphone jack enables connection of a three conductor mini jack for monaural microphone input Features Communications Modem Bluetooth Wireless LAN Slim Select Bay Modules Security Security lock slot PC card lock An internal modem provides capability for data and fax communication It supports V 90 V 92 Refer to Appendix E The speed of data transfer and fax depends on analog telephone line conditions It has a modem jack for connecting to a telephone line It is preinstalled as a standard device in some markets Both of V 90 and V 92 are supported only in USA and Canada Only V 90 is available in other regions The computer has built in support for Ethernet LAN 10 megabits per second 0 and Fast Ethernet LAN 100 megabits per second 100 Some computers in this series are equipped with Bluetooth functions Bluetooth wireless technology eliminates the need for cables between electronic devices such as computers and printers Bluetooth provides fast reliable and secure wireless communication in a small space Some computers in this series are equipped with a wireless LAN mini PCI card that is compatible with other LAN systems based on Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum radio technology that complies with the IEE
42. controller is an advanced Video Graphics Array VGA that provides Extended Graphics Array XGA and Super Extended Graphics Array Plus SXGA support for the internal LCD and external monitors The 15 0 TFT LCD panel displays up to 1024 horizontal and 768 vertical pixels and 1400 horizontal and 1050 vertical pixels A high resolution external monitor connected to the computer can display up to 2048 horizontal and 1536 vertical pixels at 16 M colors The display controller also controls the video mode which uses industry standard rules to govern the screen resolution and the maximum number of colors that can be displayed on screen Software written for a given video mode will run on any computer that supports the mode The computer s display controller supports all VGA and SVGA modes the most widely used industry standards B 1 g User s Manual Video modes The computer supports video modes defined in the tables below If your application offers a selection of mode numbers that do not match the numbers on the table select a mode based on mode type resolution character matrix number of colors and refresh rates Also if your software supports both graphics and text modes the screen display may appear to operate faster using a text mode x Tablel Video modes VGA Video Type Resolution Character LCD CRT Scanning lt mode matrix colors frequency pels Vertical Hz 40 x 25 1
43. directly or indirectly from errors omissions or discrepancies between the computer and the manual Trademarks Intel Intel SpeedStep and Pentium are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries regions Windows and Microsoft are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Photo CD is a trademark of Eastman Kodak Bluetooth is a trademark owned by its proprietor and used by TOSHIBA under license iLINK is a trademark and Memory Stick is a registered trademark of Sony Corpora tion Compact Flash is a trademark of SunDisk Corporation FCC information Product Name Satellite 2450 Model number PS245 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 installa tion This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interfer ence will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to co
44. hibernation while writing or rewriting Make sure writing or rewriting is completed before going into standby hibernation Writing is completed if you can open the DVD Multi drive tray Set the computer on a level surface and avoid places subject to vibration such as airplanes trains or cars Do not use an unstable surface such as a stand Keep mobile phones and other wireless communication devices away from the computer Always copy data from the HDD to the DVD RAM Do not use cut and paste The original data will be lost if there is a write error Drag n Drop CD Note the following limitations when you use Drag n Drop CD a a a DVD Video cannot be created using Drag n Drop CD DVD Audio cannot be created using Drag n Drop CD You cannot use Drag n Drop CD s music CD function to record music to a DVD R RW disc Writing CD DVDs on DVD Multi drive Donotuse the DISC Backup function of Drag n Drop CD to copy DVD Video and DVD ROM with copyright protection because the copy will not play correctly DropCD Backup function of Drag n Drop CD using the DISC Backup function of Drag n Drop CD Drag n Drop CD cannot record in packet format DVD RAM disc cannot be backed up with the DISC Backup function of Drag n Youcannotbackup a CD ROM or CD R RW to DVD R RW using the DISC YoucannotbackupDVD ROM DVD Video or DVD R RW toCD R RW You might not be able to use the DISC backup function of Dr
45. in LAN operation Check with your LAN administrator regarding set up procedures If you are using Fast Ethernet LAN 100 megabits per second 100BASE TX be sure to connect with a CATS cable You cannot use a CAT3 cable If you are using Ethernet LAN 10 megabits per second 0 you can connect with either a CAT5 or a CAT3 To connect the LAN cable follow the steps below 1 Turn off the power to the computer to all external devices connected to the computer Plug one end of the cable into the LAN jack Press gently until you hear the latch click into place Figure 4 14 Connecting the LAN cable 4 26 Cleaning the computer 3 Plug the other end of the cable into a LAN hub connector Check with your LAN administrator before connecting to a hub NOTE When the computer is exchanging data with the LAN the LAN Active indicator glows yellow When the computer is connected to a LAN hub but is not exchanging data the Link indicator glows green Disconnecting LAN cable To disconnect the LAN cable follow the steps below CAUTION Make sure the LAN Active indicator yellow LED is out before you disconnect the computer from the LAN 1 Pinch the lever on the connector in the computer s LAN jack and pull out the connector 2 Disconnect the cable from the LAN hub in the same manner Check with your LAN administrator before disconnecting from the hub Cleaning the computer
46. in RAM so if the computer loses power it will be lost In Hibernation mode data will be lost if you remove the battery or disconnect the universal AC adaptor before the save is completed Wait for the Disk indicator to go out Do not touch the latch while holding the computer Or you may get injured by the drpped battery by unintentional release of the latch Turn the computer s power off Make sure the Power indicator is off Remove all cables connected to the computer Turn the computer upside down Slide the battery release latch to free the battery pack for removal then slide out the battery pack 6 12 Replacing the battery pack BATTERY BATTERY PACK RELEASE LATCH Figure 6 1 Releasing the battery cover CAUTION For environmental reasons do not throw away a spent battery pack Please return spent battery packs to your TOSHIBA dealer Installing the battery pack To install a battery follow the steps below CAUTIONS 1 The battery pack is a lithium ion battery which can explode if not properly replaced used handled or disposed of Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations Use only batteries recom mended by TOSHIBA as replacements 2 Do not touch the latch while holding the computer Or you may get injured by the drpped battery by unintentional release of the latch Turn the computer s power off Disconnect all cables connected to the computer Insert the
47. indicator changes between CD DVD indicator and Digital Audio indicator in turn The Digital Audio indicator in green when reproducing when reproducing music files WAVE file MIDI file or MP3 files etc This LED does not light usually and is locked not to light Press the Mode control button for four seconds to unlock Then CD DVD indicator is set to light as default Every time you press the Mode control button lighting indicator changes between CD DVD indicator and Digital Audio indicator in turn The DC IN indicator glows green when DC power is supplied from the AC power adaptor If the adaptor s output voltage is abnormal or if the power supply malfunc tions this indicator flashes orange The Power indicator glows green when the computer is on If you select Standby from Shut Down Windows this indicator flashes orange one second on two seconds off while the computer shuts down The Battery indicator shows the condition of the battery s charge Green indicates full charge orange indicates battery charging and flashing orange indicates a low battery charge Refer to Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes Keyboard indicators Disk The Disk indicator glows green when the computer is accessing the built in hard disk or fixed optical media drive Slim Select The Slim Select Bay indicator glows green when the computer is accessing a DVD ROM drive CD RW DVD Q ROM drive DVD R RW drive DVD Multi drive or Sl
48. industry standards manufactured by TOSHIBA or other vendor can be installed The slot supports 16 bit PC cards including PC card 16 s multifunction card and CardBus PC cards CardBus supports the new standard of 32 bit PC cards The bus provides superior performance for the greater demands of multimedia data transmission Inserting a PC card The PC card connector is located on the left side of the computer Windows hot install feature lets you install PC cards while the computer s power is on NOTE Do not install a PC card while the computer is in standby or hibernation mode Some cards might not work properly To install a PC card follow the steps below 1 Insert the PC card 2 Press gently to ensure firm connection Figure 8 1 Installing the PC card After installing the card refer to the card s documentation and check the configura tion in Windows to make sure it is appropriate for your card 8 2 Removing a PC card To remove the PC card follow the steps below PC cards 1 Click the Safety Remove Hardware icon on the Task Bar Click PC card Press the PC card eject button to extend it 2 3 4 Press the extended eject button to pop the card out slightly 5 Pinch the PC card and remove it carb Figure 8 2 Removing the PC card EJECT BUTTON 8 3 S39IA3q 1YNOLLd OpTIoNAL Devices User s Manual SD cards The computer is equipped with an SD card slot that
49. media adaptor Figure 2 13 TOSHIBA Style Bay Bridge media adaptor Universal AC adaptor Universal AC adaptor The universal AC adaptor converts AC power to DC power and reduces the voltage supplied to the computer It can automatically adjust to any voltage from 100 to 240 volts and to a frequency of either 50 or 60 hertz enabling you to use the computer in almost any country region To recharge the battery simply connect the universal AC adaptor to a power source and the computer See Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes for details Figure 2 14 The universal AC adaptor CAUTION Use only the universal AC adaptor that came with the computer or an equivalent optional adaptor Use of the wrong adaptor could damage your computer TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage in such case 2 17 HNO User s Manual 2 18 Chapter 3 Getting Started This chapter provides basic information to get you started using your computer It covers the following topics Q Setting up your work space for your health and safety NOTE Be sure also to read Instruction Manual for Safety amp Comfort This guide which is included with the computer explains product liability Connecting the universal AC adaptor Opening the display Turning on the power Starting up for the first time Turning off the power Restarting the computer OovoovovovoD Restoring the
50. sitit en le 4 1 Using the USB diskette drive 4 2 Connecting 3 1 2 diskette drive 4 2 Disconnecting 1 2 diskette drive 4 3 xvi Changing Lifestyle Bay modules 4 3 Removing module eese nenne 4 3 Installing 4 4 Using optical media drives 4 5 Loading 4 5 Herrioving disks 4 8 Writing CDs on CD RW DVD ROM drive 4 9 Before writing or rewriting 4 9 When writing or rewriting 4 10 Writing CDs on DVD R RW drive 4 11 Importantimessage 4 11 Beg Ie 4 11 Writing CDs on DVD Multi drive 4 12 Important message 4 12 BT I E E 4 12 Read write function chart 4 13 Before writing or rewriting eene nne 4 15 When writing or rewriting seesee m 4 16 Drag M D
51. the steps below The battery has completely discharged and been left in the computer for a long 1 Fully discharge the battery by leaving it in the computer with the power on until the power automatically shuts off 2 Plugin the universal AC adaptor 3 Charge the battery until the Battery indicator glows green Repeat these steps two or three times until the battery recovers normal capacity NOTE Leaving the universal AC adaptor connected will shorten battery life At least once a month run the computer on battery power until the battery is fully discharged then recharge the battery Monitoring battery capacity Remaining battery power can be monitored in the Power Save Modes window in PowerSaver NOTES 1 Wait at least 16 seconds after turning on the computer before trying to monitor the remaining operating time The com puter needs this time to check the battery s remaining capacity and to calculate the remaining operating time based on the current power consumption rate and remaining battery capacity The actual remaining operating time may differ slightly from the calculated time 6 9 s3ao N H3MOd POWER AND Power Up User s Manual 2 With repeated discharges and recharges the battery s capacity will gradually decrease Therefore an often used older battery will not operate for as long as a new battery even when both are fully charged In this case
52. thirds of the area of a conventional PC card and only 0 76mm thickness It can be used in equipment that requires a removable memory chip for portability soft key Key combinations that emulate keys on the IBM keyboard change some configuration options stop program execution and access the numeric keypad overlay write protection software The set of programs procedures and related documentation associated with a computer system Specifically refers to computer programs that direct and control the computer system s activities See also hardware stop bit One or more bits of a byte that follow the transmitted character or group codes in asynchronous serial communications subpixel Three elements one red one green and blue RGB that make up a pixel on the color LCD The computer sets subpixels indepen dently each may emit a different degree of brightness See also pixel synchronous Having a constant time interval between successive bits characters or events system disk A disk that has been formatted with an operating system For MS DOS the operating system is contained in two hidden files and the COMMAND COM file You can boot a computer using a system disk Also called an operating system disk T terminal A typewriter like keyboard and CRT display screen connected to the computer for data input output TFT Transistor transistor logic A logic circuit design that uses switch ing transistors
53. using this feature Built in LAN This feature enables or disables the Built in LAN Enabled Enables Built in LAN functions Default Disabled Disables Built in LAN functions 7 5 SauoMssvg dNLaS MH HW Setup AND Passworbs User s Manual General This window displays the BIOS version and contains two buttons Default and About Setup This field displays BIOS Version and date Default Click Default to return all HW Setup values to the factory settings About Click About to display the HW Setup version Password User Password This option allows you to set or reset the user password for power on Not Registered Change or remove the password Default Registered Set the password A dialogue box will appear to let you set the password To enter a user password 1 Select Registered to display the following prompt Enter Password 2 Enter a password of up to 10 characters You cannot use the following characters 9 space The character string you enter is displayed as a string of asterisks For example if you enter a password consisting of four characters the display is shown as Enter Password NOTE If you click the OK button before entering the password Not registered willappear on the display 3 Click the OK button The following message appears allowing you to verify the password Verify Password 7 6 HW Setup 4 If character strings match the passwor
54. your communications application Make sure the tone or pulse selection in your communications application is set correctly You can also use the ATD command Refer to the online help files for Appendix C AT Com mands The computer will automatically cut off communication when connection with the carrier is not successful for a set time interval Try lengthening this time interval Check the error control setting in your communications application You can also use the AT N command Refer to the online help files for Appendix C AT Com mands In data transmission make sure the parity bit and stop bit settings correspond with those ofthe remote computer Check the flow control and communication protocol Checkthe rings before auto answer setting in your communications application Hardware and system checklist You can also use the ATSO command Refer to the online help files for Appendix D S registers If problems persist contact your dealer LAN Problem Procedure Cannot access LAN Check for a firm cable connection between the LAN jack and the LAN HUB Wake up on LAN Make sure the universal AC adaptor is con nected The does not work Wake up on LAN function consumes power even when the system is off If problems persist consult your LAN administra tor Wireless LAN If the following procedures do not restore LAN access consult your LAN adminis trator For more information on wireless comm
55. 4 Inserting an SD 8 4 Hemovingan 8 5 SD 8 5 Memory expansion 8 6 Installing memory module 8 6 Removing memory AEs 8 11 TOSHIBA Style Bay Bridge media adaptor 8 12 Beforeinstalling 8 13 cis 8 15 Memory Steck PL 8 17 Compact Elashi de iot tcu 8 18 Bridge Media Care ueteri 8 19 Battery pack Black 8 19 Universal AC adaptor 8 19 USB FDD Kit e 8 19 Slim Select Bay HDD adaptor Black 8 20 External monitor 8 21 DV 8 22 Using the TV DUtLOTL iiiter riter roit 8 22 Changing the 8 22 9 8 24 8 24 IC OMMOCUING Pm 8 25 DISCONMECHING 8 25 Security 8 26 xix Chapter 9 Troubleshooting Problem solving process eere nnn 9 1 Preliminary checklist
56. 58 before processing the next character in the dial string Wait for dial tone Modem waits for a second dial tone before processing the dial string Wait for quiet answer Wait for five seconds of silence after dialing the number If silence is not detected the modem sends NO ANSWER result code back to the caller Hook flash Causes the modem to go on hook for 0 5 seconds and then return to off hook Appendix Return to command mode Causes the modem to return to command mode after dialing a number without disconnecting the call S n Dial a telephone number previously stored using the amp Zn X command See amp Zn X command for more information The range is 0 3 En Echo command This command controls whether or not the characters entered from your computer keyboard are displayed on your monitor echoed while the modem is in command mode Disables echo to the computer E1 Enables echo to the computer default Result Codes OK 0 1 ERROR Otherwise Hn Hook control This command instructs the modem to go on hook to disconnect a call or off hook to make the phone line busy HO Modem goes on hook default H1 Modem goes off hook Result Codes OK n 0 1 ERROR Otherwise In Request ID information This command displays product information about the modem 10 Returns modem identity string and driver version number 13 Same as 10 19 Returns region ID in English Result Codes OK
57. 6 of 256K 16 of 256K Characters 80 25 16 of 256K 16 of 256K Characters 40 x 25 16 of 256K 16 of 256K Characters 80 x 25 16 of 256K 16 of 256K Characters 40 x 25 16 of 256K 16 of 256K Characters 80 x 25 16 of 256K 16 of 256K Characters 320 x 200 4 of 256K 4 of 256K Pels 640 x 200 2 of 256K 2 of 256K Pels 80 x 25 Mono Mono Characters 80 x 25 Mono Mono Characters B 2 Appendix B Video mode Tablel Video modes VGA continued Resolution 320 x 200 Pels 640 x 200 Pels 640 x 350 Pels 640 x 350 Pels 640 x 480 Pels 640 x 480 Pels 320 x 200 Pels Character LCD matrix pels colors 16 of 256K 16 of 256K Mono 16 of 256K 2 of 256K 16 of 256K 256 of 256K CRT colors 16 of 256K 16 of 256K Mono 16 of 256K 2 of 256K 16 of 256K 256 of 256K Scanning frequency Vertical Hz g APPENDIX User s Manual Table 2 Video modes XGA Resolution Vertical p us frequency Hz 640 x 480 256 256K 256 256K 800 x 600 256 256K 256 256K 1024 x 768 256 256K 256 256K 1280 x 1024 256 256K 256 256K Virtual 1600 x 1200 256 256K 256 256K Virtual 1920 x 1440 256 256K 256 256K Virtual 2048 x 1536 256 256K 256 256K Virtual Appendix B Table 2 Video modes XGA continued Resolution Vertical sd 5 frequency Hz 640 x 480 64K 64K 64K 64K 800 x 600 64K 64K 64K 64K 1024
58. 6MB 60GB 60 DVD R DVD RW 802 11b BT WLb BT DT P4 2 66 P4 2 66 DVD Multi DRM_______ 802 11b combo BT WLab BT 768MB 512 512 1024 Figures indicate the CPU operating speed in megahertz For example 4 2 4 means Intel Pentium 4 processor 2 40GHz Glossary The terms in this glossary cover topics related to this manual Alternate naming is included for reference Abbreviations AC alternating current AGP accelerated graphics port ANSI American National Standards Institute APM advanced power manager ASCII American Standard Code for Information Interchange BIOS basic input output system CD ROM Compact Disc Read Only Memory CD RW Compact Disc Read Write CMOS complementary metal oxide semiconductor CPU central processing unit CRT cathode ray tube DC direct current DDC display data channel DMA direct memory access DOS disk operating system DVD digital versatile disc ECP extended capabilities port FDD floppy disk drive FIR fast infrared HDD hard disk drive IDE integrated drive electronics input output IrDA Infrared Data Association IRQ interrupt request KB kilobyte LCD liquid crystal display LED light emitting diode LSI large scale integration MS DOS Microsoft Disk Operating System OCR optical character recognition reader PCB printed circuit board PCI peripheral component intercon nect RAM random access memory RG
59. 9968 L3R8H2 9 25 SNILOOHS3A18NO L TROUBLESHOOTING User s Manual United States of America United Kingdom TOSHIBA America InformationSystems TOSHIBA Information Systems Inc Ltd 9740 Irvine Boulevard TOSHIBA Court Irvine California 92618 Weybridge Business Park USA Addlestone Road InEurope Weybridge Surrey KT15 2UL Germany amp Austria The Rest of Europe TOSHIBA Europe L E GmbH TOSHIBA Europe 1 E GmbH Gesch ftsbereich Gesch ftsbereich Deutschland sterreich Deutschland sterreich Hammfelddamm 8 Hammfelddamm8 D 41460 Neuss Germany D 41460 Neuss Germany France TOSHIBA Syst ms France S A 7 Rue Amp re 131 92804 Puteaux Cedex Netherlands TOSHIBA Information Systems Benelux Rivium Boulevard 412909 LK Capelle a d IJssel Spain TOSHIBA Information Systems ES PANA Parque Empresarial San Fernando Edificio Europa Planta Escalera A 28830 Madrid 9 26 Appendix A Specifications This appendix summarizes the computer s technical specifications Environmental Requirements Conditions Operating Non operating Thermal Gradient Wet bulb temperature Conditions Operating Non operating Ambient Relative temperature humidity 5 C 41 F to 35 C 95 F 20 to 80 20 C 4 F to 65 C 149 F 10 to 95 20 C perhourmaximum 26 Cmaximum Altitude from sea level 60 to 3 000 meters 60to 10 000 meters maximum Power Requirement
60. All computer equipment generates radio frequency signals The FCC regulates the amount of signals a computing device can allow past its shielding A Class A device is sufficient for office use Class B provides a more stringent classifica tion for home equipment use TOSHIBA portable computers comply with Class B computing device regulations Random Access Memory RAM High speed memory within the computer circuitry that can be read or written to restart Resetting a computer without turning it off also called warm boot or soft reset See also boot RGB Red green and blue A device that uses three input signals each activating an electron gun for a primary additive color red green and blue or port for using such a device See also CRT RJ11 A modular telephone jack RJ45 A modular LAN jack Glossary 12 ROM Read Only Memory A nonvolatile memory chip manufac tured to contain information that controls the computer s basic operation You cannot access or change information stored in ROM S SCSI Small ComputerSystem Interface is an industry standard interface for connection of a variety of peripheral devices SD cards Secure Digital cards are flash memory widely used in a variety of digital devices such as digital cameras and Personal Digital Assis tants SIO Serial Input Output The electronic methodology used in serial data transmission Smart media A storage card of about one
61. B red green and blue ROM read only memory RTC real time clock SCSI small computer system interface SIO serial input output SXGA super extended graphics array plus Glossary 1 AYVSSO1K GLOSSARY Adaptor Abbreviations continued TFT thin film transistor UART universal asynchronous receiver transmitter USB Universal Serial Bus UXGA ultra extended graphics array VESA Video Electronic Standards Association VGA video graphics array VRT voltage reduction technology XGA extended graphics array A adaptor A device that provides an interface between two dissimilar electronic devices For example the AC adaptor modifies the power from a wall outlet for use by the computer This term also refers to the add in circuit cards that control external devices such as video monitors and magnetic tape devices allocate To assign a space or function for a specific task alphanumeric Keyboard characters including letters numbers and other symbols such as punctuation marks or mathematical symbols alternating current AC Electric current that reverses its direction of flow at regular intervals Glossary 2 analog signal A signal whose characteristics such as amplitude and frequency vary in proportion to are an analog of the value to be transmitted Voicecommunications are analog signals ANSI American National Standards Institute An organization established to adopt and def
62. C type DVD RAM toPAL format Media care Media care This section provides tips on protecting data stored on your CD DVDs and diskettes Handle your media with care The following simple precautions will increase the lifetime of your media and protect the data stored on them CD DVDs 1 Store your CD DVDs in the container they came in to protect them and keep them clean 2 Donotbend the CD DVD 3 Do not write on apply a sticker to or otherwise mar the surface of the CD DVD that contains data 4 Hold the CD DVD by its outside edge or the edge on the center hole Finger prints on the surface can prevent the drive from properly reading data 5 Do not expose to direct sunlight extreme heat or cold Do not place heavy objects on your CD DVDs 6 Ifyour CD DVDs become dusty or dirty wipe them with a clean dry cloth Wipe from the center out do not wipe in a circular direction around the CD DVD If necessary use a cloth dampened in water or a neutral cleaner Do not use benzine thinner or similar cleaner Diskettes 1 Store your diskettes in the container they came in to protect them and keep them clean If a diskette is dirty do not use cleaning fluid Clean it with a soft damp cloth 2 Do not slide back the diskette s protective metal covering or touch the diskette s magnetic surface Fingerprints may prevent the diskette drive from reading data from the diskette 3 Data may be lost if the diskette is twisted bent
63. CD RW and DVD RW RAM disc cannot be recovered Check the content of the disc carefully before you delete it If multiple drives that can write data to discs are connected be careful not to delete data from the wrong drive In writing to a DVD R RW disc some disc space is required for file management so you may not be able to write the full capacity of the disc Since the disc is based on the DVD standard it will be filled with dummy data if the written data is less than about 1 GB Even if you write only a small amount of data it will take time to fill in the dummy data Two types of DVD R RW RAM discs are on the market data and video Use a video disc to store video data You can use video discs on a DVD recorder as well as on your computer s DVD ROM drive You cannot use data discs on a DVDrecorder DVD RAM formatted by FAT32 cannot be read in Windows 2000 without DVD RAM Driver Software Before writing or rewriting Please observe the following points when you write or rewrite data m When multiple drives that can write data to discs are connected be careful not to write to the wrong drive Be sure to connect the universal AC adaptor before you write or rewrite Before you enter standby hibernation mode be sure to finish DVD RAM writing Writing is finished if you can eject DVD RAM media Be sure to close all other software programs except the writing software Do not run software such as a screen saver
64. DVD ROM DVD Video CD ROM e CD EXTRA e Audio CD CDR Photo CD e CD RW CD ROMxA CD DA CDI DVD RAM Display Features The computer s LCD panel supports high resolution video graphics The screen can be set at a wide range of viewing angles for maximum comfort and readability Built in Graphics controller Keyboard Built in Pointing device Built in Touch Pad Ports Parallel External monitor Universal Serial Bus USB2 0 iLINK M IEEE1394 Infrared 15 0 TFT screen 16 M colors with one of the following resolutions e XGA 1024horizontal x 768 vertical pixels e SXGA 1400horizontal x 1050 vertical pixels A 128 bit graphics controller maximizes display perfor mance Referto Appendix B for more information 85 keys or 86 keys compatible with IBM enhanced keyboard embedded numeric overlay dedicated cursor control ay EX keys See Chapter 5 The Keyboard for details A Touch Pad and control buttons in the palm rest enable control of the on screen pointer and scrolling of windows Parallel printer or other parallel device ECP compatible 15 pin analog VGA port supports VESA DDC2B compat ible functions The computer has three Universal Serial Bus ports that comply with the USB 2 0 standard which enables data transfer speeds 40 times faster than the USB 1 1 standard The ports also support USB 1 1 This port enables high speed data transfer directly from external d
65. E802 11 Standard Revision A or B Revision A supports data transfer rate up to 54Mbit s Revision B supports data transfer rate up to 11Mbit s Slim Select Bay is a single drive bay that accommodates a DVD ROMdrive CD RW DVD ROM drive DVD R RW drive DVD Multi drive Slim Select Bay HDD adaptor or Bridge media for Memory Stick Smart Media Compact Flash memory adaptor Connects an optional security lock to anchor the computer to a desk or other large object A PC card can be secured by an optional security lock to prevent access to the PC card slot 1 7 NOILONGOULN INTRODUCTION User s Manual Software Standard Windows XP operating system and TOSHIBA Utilities and drivers preinstalled on the hard disk Plug and Play When you connect an external device to the computer Plug and Play capability enables the system to recognize the connection and make the necessary configurations automatically Special features The following features are either unique to TOSHIBA computers or are advanced features which make the computer more convenient to use Internet button Press this button to launch an Internet browser See Chapter 2 Grand Tour for details TOSHIBAConsole Press this button to launch an application automatically button defaultis TOSHIBA Console Hot keys Key combinations let you quickly modify the system configuration directly from the keyboard without running a system configuration program
66. F and two conductor For the United States and Canada plug configuration must be a 2 15P 250 V or 1 15P 125 V as designated in the U S National Electrical code handbook and the Canadian Electrical Code Part II H 1 xiaNaday User s Manual The following illustrations show the plug shapes for the U S A and Canada the United Kingdom Australia and Europe USA and Canada United Kingdom UL approved BS approved 2 CSA approved a lt Australia Europe AS approved Approved by the appropriate agency H 2 Appendix Parts Numbers The computer configuration and parts numbers printed on a label on the bottom of the computer indicate the CPU LCD memory HDD Slim Select Bay modules and communication devices Appenpix User s Manual Configurations The following table shows the computer configuration indicated on a label Shaded areas indicate abbreviations used on the label The explanations are to the left of the shading Abbreviations are not limited to those in this chart They may change without notice Memory HDD Slim Select Bay DT P4 2 26 4 2 26 15X 128MB 128MB 30GB 30 DVD ROM DVD Communication 2 802 116 wb 4 2 4 P4 24 15 15 128 128MB _ 256 40GB CD RW DVD ROM _ RW DV 802 11a b combo DT P4 2 53 P4 2 53 256 25
67. M LAN HDD diskette drive CD ROM gt LAN gt FDD gt The computer looks for bootable files in the following order CD ROM LAN diskette drive and HDD nthiscomputer CD ROM refers to the Slim Select Bay optical media drive To change the boot drive follow the steps below 7 2 HW Setu 1 Hold down F12 and boot the computer 2 The following menu will be displayed with the following icons Built in HDD SlimSelect Bay HDD CD ROM FDD Network LAN PCA ATA card boot lt 1i E E E IZ m NOTE A bar will appear only under the selected device 3 Use the left right cursor keys to highlight the boot device you want and press Enter NOTES 1 If a supervisor password is set the menu above does not appear when you use the user password to start the computer 2 The selection method above does not change the boot priority settings in HW Setup 3 f you press a key other than one of those above or if the selected device is not installed the system will boot according to the current setting in HW Setup 4 Support of PCA ATA card boot is guaranteed only for TOSHIBA PC card HDDs 5 A PCA ATA card takes the position of HDD in the Boot Priority Options list HDD Priority Options If more than one HDD is installed in the computer this option lets you set the priority for HDD detection If the first detected HDD has a boot command the system will
68. NOTETHATFAULTCALLOUTS CAUSEDBY ANY OFTHEABOVE CAUSESMAYINCURACHARGEFROMTELECOM General conditions As required by PTC 100 please ensure that this office is advised of any changes to the specifications of these products which might affect compliance with the relevant PTC Specifications The grant of this Telepermit is specific to the above products with the marketing description as stated on the Telepermit label artwork The Telepermit may not be assigned to other parties or other products without Telecom approval A Telepermit artwork for each device is included from which you may prepare any number of Telepermit labels subject to the general instructions on format size and colour on the attached sheet The Telepermit label must be displayed on the product at all times as proof to purchasers and service personnel that the product is able to be legitimately connected to the Telecom network The Telepermit label may also be shown on the packaging of the product and in the sales literature as required in PTC 100 The charge for a Telepermit assessment is 337 50 An additional charge of 337 50 is payable where an assessment is based on reports against non Telecom New Zealand Specifications 112 50 is charged for each variation when submitted at the same time as the original An invoice for NZ1237 50 will be sent under separate cover Description on Laser specification The optical drive such as CD ROM drive CD RW drive DVD ROM dri
69. SB diskette drive optical media drives audio video controls microphone modem wireless communication features LAN It also provides tips on care of the computer diskettes and CD DVDs Chapter 5 The Keyboard describes special keyboard functions including the keypad overlay and hot keys Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes gives details on the computer s power resources and battery save modes Chapter 7 HW Setup and Passwords explains how to configure the computer using the HW Setup program It also tells how to set a password Chapter 8 Optional Devices describes the optional hardware available Chapter 9 Troubleshooting suggests courses of action if the computer doesn t seem to be working properly The Appendixes provide technical information about your computer The Glossary defines general computer terminology and includes a list of acronyms used in the text The Index quickly directs you to the information contained in this manual Conventions This manual uses the following formats to describe identify and highlight terms and operating procedures Abbreviations On first appearance and whenever necessary for clarity abbreviations are enclosed in parentheses following their definition For example Read Only Memory ROM Acronyms are also defined in the Glossary Icons Icons identify ports dials and other parts of your computer The indicator panel also uses icons to identify the components it is prov
70. See also hard disk Glossary 7 AYVSSO15 GLOSSARY hardware hardware The physical electronic and mechanical components of a computer system typically the computer itself external disk drives etc See also software and firmware hertz A unit of wave frequency that equals one cycle per second hexadecimal The base 16 numbering system composed of the digits 0 through 9 and the letters A B C D E and host computer The computer that controls regulates and transmits information to a device or another computer hot key The computer s feature in which certain keys in combination with the extended function key Fn can be used to set system parameters such as speaker volume HW Setup A TOSHIBA utility that lets you set the parameters for various hardware components icon A small graphic image displayed on the screen or in the indicator panel In Windows an icon represents an object that the user can manipulate i LINK IEEE1394 This port enables high speed data transfer directly from external devices such as digital video cameras Glossary 8 infrared port A cableless communi cations port capable of using infrared signals to send serial data input The data or instructions you provide to a computer communication device or other peripheral device from the keyboard or external or internal storage devices The data sent or output by the sending computer is input for the re
71. Serial Port in the Left side section for details Plug an S Video cable into this jack for both line out and video out The S Video cable carries video as well as audio data for left and right speakers Use the TV button to turn on and off the TV display These vents provide an outlet for air pulled through the computer by the fan CAUTION Be careful not to block the cooling vents Also be careful to keep foreign objects out of them A pin or similar object can damage the computer s circuitry i LINK IEEE1394 2 6 e port 400 1394 Connect an external device such as a digital video camera to this port for high speed data transfer Under side Underside Figure 2 5 shows the underside of the computer Make sure the display is closed before turning over your computer SELECT Bay LATCH CPU COOLING FAN WITH AIR FILTER 0 BN 222525558 SLES 22 oon i BATTERY RELEASE LATCH Figure 2 5 The underside of the computer Slim Select Bay Slide this latch to free the Slim Select Bay for removal latch CPU cooling fan with air filter This cooling fan intakes air to cool cpu and air filter prevents dusts from entering into the computer CAUTION Remove the dust from the filter regularly with vacuum cleaner The battery pack powers the computer when the universal AC adaptor is not connected For detai
72. TOR ORANGE GREEN PORT PORT qe DCIN15V LAN USB TV our COooLinG LINK 1394 JACK PORTS PORT VENTS PORT Figure 2 4 The back side of the computer LANactive This indicator glows orange when data is being exchanged indicator orange between the computer and the LAN Linkindicator This indicator glows green when the computer is connect green edtoa LAN and the LAN is functioning properly External monitor This 15 pin port lets you connect an external video port display C 2 5 HNO THE GRAND Tour User s Manual Parallel port DC IN 15V oCo Bo 15 LAN jack E Universal Serial Bus USB 2 0 ports gt TV out port Cooling vents This Centronics compatible 25 pin parallel port is used to connect a parallel printer or other parallel device This port supports Extended Capabilities Port ECP standard The universal AC adaptor connects to this socket Use only the model of universal AC adaptor that comes with the computer Using the wrong adaptor can damage your computer This jack lets you connect to a LAN The adaptor has built in support for Ethernet LAN 10 megabits per second 10BASE T and Fast Ethernet LAN 100 megabits per second 100 The LAN has two indicators See Chapter 4 Operating Basics for details Two Universal Serial Bus USB 2 0 compliant ports are on the back side See Universal
73. TOSHIBA Satellite 2450 Series Portable Personal Computer User s Manual Copyright 2003 by TOSHIBA Corporation All rights reserved Under the copyright laws this manual cannot be reproduced in any form without the prior written permission of TOSHIBA No patent liability is assumed with respect to the use of the informa tion contained herein TOSHIBA Satellite 2450 Series Portable Personal Computer User s Manual First edition February 2003 Copyright authority for music movies computer programs data bases and other intellectual property covered by copyright laws belongs to the author or to the copyright owner Copyrighted material can be repro duced only for personal use or use within the home Any other use beyond that stipulated above including conversion to digital format alteration transfer of copied material and distribution on a network without the permission of the copyright owner is a violation of copyright or author s rights and is subject to civil damages or criminal action Please comply with copyright laws in making any reproduction from this manual Disclaimer This manual has been validated and reviewed for accuracy The instructions and descriptions it contains are accurate for the TOSHIBA Satellite 2450 Series Portable Personal Computer at the time of this manual s production However succeeding computers and manuals are subject to change without notice TOSHIBA assumes no liability for damages incurred
74. Wireless communications The computer s wireless communication function supports both wireless LAN and Bluetooth devices Wireless LAN The wireless LAN is compatible with other LAN systems based on Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum radio technology that complies with IEEE802 11 wireless LAN standard Revision A or B and Turbo Mode It supports the following features 4 23 soisvg ONILVH3dO OPERATING Basics User s Manual Q Automatic Transmit Rate Select mechanism in the transmit range of 54 48 36 24 18 12 9 and 6Mbit s Revision A Q Automatic Transmit Rate Select mechanism in the transmit range of 11 5 5 2 and I Mbit s Revision B Automatic Transmit Rate Select mechanism in the transmit range of 108 96 72 48 36 24 18 and 12Mbit s Turbo Mode Frequency Channel Selection Revision A Turbo Mode 5GHz Revision B 2 4GHz Q Roaming over multiple channels Q Card Power Management Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP data encryption based on the 152 bit RC4 encryption algorithm Advanced Encryption Standard AES data encryption based 256bit encryption algorithm Wake up on LAN does not function on a wireless LAN Security 1 Be sure to enable WEP encryption function Otherwise your computer will allow the illegal access by outsider through wireless LAN to cause illegal intrusion eavesdropping and loss or destruction of stored data TOSHIBA strongly recomend the customer to enabl
75. Wireless networking products have been designed for operation in the license free 2 4GHz and 5GHz band local radio regulations may impose a number of limitations to the use of wireless communication equipment NOTE Refer to the flyer Information to the User for regulatory information that may apply in your country region R F Frequency Band 5GHz 5150 5850 MHz Revision A Turbo Mode Band2 4GHz 2400 2483 5 MHz Revision B G 1 XIGNaddy APPENDIX G User s Manual Modulation Technique Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum CCK DQPSK DBPSK Revision B OFDM BPSK OFDM QPSK OFDM 16QAM OFDM 64QAM Revision A Turbo Mode The range of the wireless signal is related to the Transmit Rate of the wireless communication Communications at lower Transmit range may travel larger distances The range of your wireless devices can be affected when the antennas are placed near metal surfaces and solid high density materials Range is also impacted due to obstacles in the signal path of the radio that may either absorb or reflect the radio signal Supported Frequency Sub bands Subject to the radio regulations that apply in your country your Wireless LAN Card may support a different set of 5GHz 2 4GHz channels Consult your Authorized Wireless LAN or TOSHIBA Sales office for information about the radio regulations that apply in your country region Wireless IEEE 802 11 Channels Sets Revision B
76. ag n Drop CD to back up a DVD R RW disc that was made with other software on a different DVD R RW recorder Data Verification To verify that data is written or rewritten correctly follow the steps below before you write orrewrite a Data CD DVD 1 Right click Data BOX and select Options to display the DATA DISC Option window 2 Mark the Record and Verify check box and select Byte compare 3 Clickthe OK button The Record and Verify function automatically checks whether data has been correctly recorded onto a CD DVD Byte compare compares the original data with the data recorded on the CD DVD and checks that the data completely matches Video DVD R RW RAM Note the following limitations when you write video to DVD Wheninstalling uninstalling or MotionDV STUDIO DVDfunSTUDIO or DVDMovieAlbum the computer should be set to system administrator or equivalentprivilege file Whether MotionDV STUDIO and DVD MovieAlbum use NTSC or PAL format is determined when the application is installed To change the format you will havetoreinstall MotionDV STUDIO and DVD MovieAlbum 4 17 soisvg ONILVH3dO OPERATING Basics User s Manual Coo D D When Drag n Drop or similar software is resident in the computer s memory the DVD Multi drive locks In this situation other software cannot be used to write data to the disc While you are editing DVD R RW RAM you can display
77. al Version 2 0 TATYOYUDENCO LTD PIONEER VIDEOCORPORATION MITSUBISHICHEMICALCORPORATION DVD RW DVD Specifications for Re recordable Disc for Version 1 1 VICTOR COMPANY OFJAPAN LIMITED TDK Corporation DVD RAM DVD Specifications for DVD RAM Disc for Version 2 0 or Version 2 1 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co Ltd Q Ifthe disc is poor in quality dirty or damaged writing or rewriting errors may occur Be careful to check the disc for dirt or damage before you use it Theactual number of rewrites to CD RW or DVD RW RAM is affected by the quality of the disc and the way it is used There are two types of DVD discs authoring and general use discs Do not use authoring discs Only general use discs can be written to by a computer drive You can use DVD RAM discs that can be removed from a cartridge and DVDRAM discs designed without a cartridge You cannot use a disc with a 2 6 GB single sided capacity or 5 2 GB double sided capacity Other DVD ROM drives for computers or other DVD players may not be able to read DVD R RW discs Q You cannot add data to a DVD R RW disc that has previously been written to Q You cannot overwrite data that has been previously written to a DVD RW disc Q You cannot partially delete any data written to a DVD RW disc 4 14 Writing CD DVDs on DVD Multi drive Data written toa CD R DVD R disc cannot be deleted either in whole or in part Data deleted erase from a
78. alog box if the modem and Telephony Current Location region code do not match A warning dialog box is displayed if current settings for region code and telephony location are incorrect Modem Selection If the computer cannot recognize the internal modem a dialog box is displayed Select the COM port for your modem to use Dialing Properties Select this item to display the dialing properties CAUTION If you are using the computer in Japan the Telecommunica tions Business Law requires that you select Japan region mode It is illegal to use the modem in Japan with any other selection Connecting To connect the internal modem cable follow the steps below 1 Plug one end of the modular cable into the modem jack 2 Plug the other end of the modular cable into a telephone jack 4 22 Wireless communications Figure 4 13 Connecting the internal modem CAUTION Do not pull on the cable or move the computer while the cable is connected NOTE If you use a storage device such as a DVD ROM drive CD RW DVD ROM drive or HDD connected to a 16 bit PC card you might experience the following modem problems 1 Modem speed 15 slow or communication is interrupted 2 Skips may occur in sound Disconnecting To disconnect the internal modem cable follow the steps below 1 Pinch the lever on the connector in the telephone jack and pull out the connector 2 Disconnect the cable from the computer in the same manner
79. amage that may be caused by using third party equipment or software Given the technological limitations of current optical disc writing drives you may experience unexpected writing or rewriting errors due to disc quality or problems with hardware devices Also it is a good idea to make two or more copies of important data in case of undesired change or loss of the recorded contents Writing CD DVDs on DVD Multi drive Read write function chart Disc type CD R CD RW DVD R DVD RW DVD RAM DVD R DVD RW Read Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No Write Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No Drag n Drop CD 1 Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No DVDfunSTUDIO 1 No No Yes Yes No No No DVD MovieAlbum 1 No No No No Yes No No DVD Video 2 No No Yes Yes No No No DVD VR 2 DVD VideoRecoding No No No No Yes No No 1 Software supplied with the product can be used for writing to a disc 2 Video format can be written 4 13 SOISVG ONILVYAdO OPERATING Basics User s Manual Q Based on TOSHIBA s limited compatibility testing we suggest the following manufacturers of CD R RW and DVD R RW RAM disc However inno event does TOSHIBA guarantee the operation quality or performance of any disc Disc quality can affect write or rewrite success rates CD R TATYOYUDENCO LTD Mitsui Chemicals Inc MITUBISHICHEMICALCORPORATION RICOH Co Ltd Hitachi Maxell Ltd CD RW MITUBISHICHEMICALCORPORATION RICOH Co Ltd DVD R DVD Specifications for Recordable Disc for Gener
80. an incompatible module has been installed MEMO ERROR follow the steps below or 1 Disconnect the universal AC adaptor and all MEM1 ERROR peripheral devices 2 Removethe battery 3 Remove the memory module 4 Replace the battery and or connect the universal AC adaptor 5 Turnonthe power If problems persist contact your dealer 9 19 SNILOOHS318NO L TROUBLESHOOTING User s Manual Sound system Refer also to documentation for your audio devices Problem No sound is heard Annoying sound is heard Monitor Procedure Adjust the volume control dial Check the software volume settings Make sure the headphone connection is secure If problems persist contact your dealer You may be experiencing feedback Refer to Using the microphone in Chapter 4 Operating Basics If problems persist contact your dealer Refer also to Chapter 8 Optional Devices and to your monitor s documentation Problem Monitor does not turnon No display 9 20 Procedure Make sure that the external monitor s power switch is on Confirm that the external monitor s power cable is plugged into a working power outlet Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on the external monitor Press hot keys Fn F5 to change the display priority and make sure it is not set for the internal display Hardware and system checklist Display error occurs Check that the cable connecting the exte
81. aracter recognized as a backspace and pertains to asynchronous only The modem will not recognize the backspace character if it is set to a value that is greater than 32 ASCII This character can be used to edit a command line When the echo com mand is enabled the modem echoes back to the local DTE the back space character an ASCII space character and a second backspace character This means a total of three characters are transmitted each time the modem processes the backspace character Range 0 127 ASCII decimal Default 8 backspace Units ASCII S6 Wait before dialing This register sets the length of time in seconds that the modem must wait pause after going off hook before dialing the first digit of the telephone number The modem always pauses for a minimum of two seconds even if the value of S6 is less that two seconds The wait for dial tone call progress feature W dial modifier in the dial string will override the value in register S6 This operation however may be affected by some ATX options according to country region restric tions In some countries regions S6 will set dial tone detect time Range 3 255 Default 3 Units seconds D 3 XlaNaddy APPENDIX D User s Manual S7 Connection completion time out This register sets the time in seconds that the modem must wait before hanging up because carrier is not detected The timer is started when the modem finishes dialing originate or goe
82. are ready to install or use the modem call your local telephone company and give them the following information The telephone number of the line to which you will connect the modem The registration number that is located on the device The FCC registration number of the modem will be found on either the device which is to be installed or if already installed on the bottom of the computer outside of the main system label Q The Ringer Equivalence Number REN of the modem which can vary For the REN of your modem refer to your modem s label The modem connects to the telephone line by means of a standard jack called the 5 Type of service Your modem is designed to be used on standard device telephone lines Connection to telephone company provided coin service central office implemented systems is prohibited Connection to party lines service is subject to state tariffs If you have any questions about your telephone line such as how many pieces of equipment you can connect to it the telephone company will provide this information upon request Telephone company procedures The goal of the telephone company is to provide you with the best service it can In order to do this it may occasionally be necessary for them to make changes in their equipment operations or procedures If these changes might affect your service or the operation of your equipment the telephone company will give you notice in writ
83. asp the DVD ROM drive and slide it out CAUTION The DVD ROM drive and other Slim Select Bay modules can become hot with use Be careful when removing the module SELECT Bay LATCH SELECT Bay MODULE Figure 4 3 Removing the Slim Select Bay module Installing a module Install the Slim Select Bay HDD adaptor as described below 1 Insert the Slim Select Bay module in the computer as shown below and press until the ejector clicks SELECT Bay MODULE Figure 4 4 Installing the Slim Select Bay module 4 4 Using optical media drives Using optical media drives The text and illustrations in this section refer primarily to the DVD ROM drive in the Slim Select Bay However operation is the same for the CD RW DVD ROM drive and the DVD Multi drive in Slim Select Bay The full size drive provides high performance execution of CD DVD ROM based programs Youcanruneither 12 4 72 or 8 cm 3 15 CD DVDs without an adaptor An ATAPI interface controller is used for CD DVD ROM operation When the computer is accessing a CD DVD an indicator on the drive glows and the Slim Select Bay indicator glows NOTE Use the WinDVD 4 application to view DVD Video discs If you have a CD RW DVD ROM drive refer also to the Writing CDs section for precautions on writing to CDs Loading discs To load CD DVDs follow the steps below and refer to figures 4 5 to 4 9 1 When the power is on press the DVD ROM eject
84. at lets you run CD DVDs without using an adaptor It reads DVD ROMs at maximum 8 speed and CD ROMs at maximum 24 speed It writes CD R at up to 24 speed and CD RW at up to 10 speed A Mode Control button turns power to the fixed CD RW DVD ROM drive on and off so you can use the drive as a stand alone audio CD player See Chapter 4 Operating Basics for details For reading this drive supports the same formats as the DVD ROM drive Some models are equipped with a full size DVD R RW drive module that lets you record data to rewritable CD DVDs as well as run either 12 cm 4 72 or 8 cm 3 15 CD DVDs without using an adaptor It reads DVD ROMs at maximum 8 speed and CD ROMs at maximum 24 speed It writes CD R at up to 16 speed CD RW at up to 10 speed DVD R and DVD RW at single speed This drive supports the same formats as the DVD ROM drive e DVD ROM DVD Video CD DA e CD Text e Photo CD single multi session e CD ROM Mode 1 Mode 2 CD ROM XA Mode 2 Forml Form2 e Enhanced CD EXTRA e CD G AudioCDonly e Addressing Method 2 Some models are equipped with a full size DVD Multi drive module that lets you run either 12 cm 4 72 or 8 cm 3 15 CD DVDs without using an adaptor It reads DVD ROMs atmaximum 8 speed and CD ROMs atmaximum 24 speed It writes CD R at up to 16 speed CD RW at up to 8 speed DVD R and DVD RW at single speed and DY D RAM at 2 speed The drive supports the following formats
85. attery charger to charge the battery pack Never attempt to charge the battery pack with any other charger Time The following table shows the approximate time required to fully charge a dis charged battery Charging time hours Battery type Power on Power off Battery pack 7 to 12 5 or longer about 3 5 RTC battery 8 Doesn t charge NOTE The charging time when the computer is on is affected by ambient temperature the temperature of the computer and how you use the computer If you make heavy use of external devices for example the battery might scarcely charge at all during operation Refer also to the section Maximizing battery operating time 6 8 Care and use of the battery pack Battery charging notice The battery may not charge right away under the following conditions charge at all To ensure the battery charges to its full capacity charge the battery at room temperature of 10 to 30 C 50 to 88 F connected for a few minutes and the battery should begin charging The battery is extremely hot or cold If the battery is extremely hot it might not The battery is nearly completely discharged Leave the universal AC adaptor The Battery indicator may show a rapid decrease in battery operating time when you try to charge a battery under the following conditions The battery has not been used for a long time time Acool battery is installed in a warm computer In such case follow
86. ay indicator when you use the DVD ROM drive or CD RW DVD ROM drive in the Slim Select Bay Do not press the eject button disconnect a drive or turn off the computer while the light is glowing Doing so could damage the CD DVD or the drive DVD R RW drive The full size DVD R RW drive module lets you record data to rewritable CD DVDs as well as run either 12 cm 4 72 or 8cm 3 15 CD DVDs without using an adaptor Itreads DVD ROMs at maximum 8 speed and CD ROMs at maximum 24 speed It writes CD R at up to 16 speed CD RW at up to 10 speed DVD R and DVD RW at single speed This drive supports the same formats as the DVD ROM drive DVD ROM DVD Video e CD DA e CD Text e Audio CD e CDR e Photo CD single multi session CD ROM Mode 1 Mode 2 e CD ROM XA Mode2 Form1 Form2 EnhancedCD CDEXTRA e CD G AudioCDonly Addressing Method 2 Slim Select Bay modules DVD Multi drive The full size DVD Multi drive module lets you run either 12 cm 4 72 or 8cm 3 15 CD DVDs without using an adaptor It reads DVD ROMs at maximum 8 speed and CD ROMs at maximum 24 speed It writes CD R at up to 16 speed CD RW at up to 8 speed DVD R and DVD RW at single speed and DVD RAM at 2 speed The drive supports the following formats DVD ROM DVD Video CD ROM CD EXTRA e Audio CD CDR Photo CD CD RW e CD ROMxA e CD DA CDI e DVD RAM DVD Multi drives and disc are manufactured according to the specifications of six marketi
87. battery pack WN Secure the battery pack lock s3ao N POWER AND Power Up User s Manual BATTERY PACK RELEASE LATCH Figure 6 2 Securing the battery cover Starting the computer by password To start up the computer with the user password follow these steps 1 Turn on the power as described in Chapter 3 Getting Started The following message appears Password NOTE At this point the hot keys Fn F1 to F5 do not work They will function after you enter the password 2 Enter the password 3 Press Enter NOTE If you enter the password incorrectly three times in a row the computer shuts off In this case you must turn the computer back on to retry password entry 6 14 Power up modes Power up modes The computer has the following power up modes Q Boot Computer shuts down without saving data Always save your work before you turn the computer off in boot mode Q Hibernation Data in memory is saved to the hard disk Standby Data is maintained in the computer s main memory NOTE Refer also to the sections Turning on the power and Turning off the power in Chapter 3 Getting Started Windows utilities You can specify the setting in TOSHIBA Power Saver Hot keys You can use hot keys Fn F3 to enter Standby mode and Fn F4 to enter Hibernation See Chapter 5 Keyboard for details Panel power off You can set up you
88. be restored when you press any key or press the Touch Pad c Power save mode Pressing Fn F2 changes the power save mode If you press Fn F2 a Windows environment the Power Save Mode is displayed in a dialog box similar to the one below Continue holding down Fn and press F2 again to change the setting You can also change this setting through the Plugged in or Running on batteries item of the Power Saver Properties window in Power Saver 5 4 Soft keys Fn key combinations Standby When you press Fn the computer enters Standby To avoid entering Standby unexpectedly a dialog box appears for verification However if you select the check box it will not appear in the future Hibernation When you press Fn F4 the computer enters Hibernation To avoid entering Hibernation unexpectedly a dialog box appears for verification However if you select the check box it will not appear in the future 4 Display selection Press Fn F5 to change the active display device When you press these hot keys a dialog box appears Only selectable devices will be dis played Hold down Fn and press F5 again to change the device When you release Fn and F5 the selected device will change If you hold down these hot keys for five seconds the selection will return to LCD EN LCD Display Brightness Pressing Fn F6 decreases the display brightness in decrements When you press the
89. can accommodate Secure Digital flash memory cards with various memory capacities SD cards let you easily transfer data from devices such as digital cameras and Personal Digital Assistants that use SD card flash memory The cards have a high level of security and copy protection features The slot cannot accommodate MultiMedia cards CAUTION Keep foreign objects out of the SD card slot A pin or similar object can damage the computer s circuitry NOTE SD memory cards comply with SDMI Secure Digital Music Initiative which is a technology adopted to prevent unlawful copy or playback of digital music For this reason you cannot copy or playback protected material on another computer or other device You may not use the reproduction of any copyrighted material except for your personal enjoyment Inserting an SD card To insert an SD card follow the steps below 1 Insert the SD card 2 Press it gently to ensure a firm connection 2M ux gt gt SD carp Figure 8 3 Inserting an SD card CAUTION Make sure the SD card is oriented properly before you insert it 8 4 SD cards Removing an SD card To remove an SD card follow the steps below 1 Click the Safety Remove Hardware icon on the Task Bar 2 Point to SD card and click 3 Push in the card and release it to pop the card out slightly 4 Grasp the card and remove it A INDICATOR DL SD carp Figure 8 4 Removing an SD card CAUTION Ma
90. careful not to touch the connectors You could expose the storage area to static electricity which can destroy data 8 15 5 1YNOLLd OpTIONAL Devices User s Manual SmarTMepia SmARTMEDIA INDICATOR Figure 8 18 Inserting a SmartMedia Removing CAUTION Do not remove a SmartMedia card while data is being written or read Data could be destroyed Wait for SmartMedia indicator on the left side of the SmartMedia slot to go out 1 Right click right button of the Touch Pad on the SmartMedia drive s icon and select Eject from the pop up menu 2 Push the card and release it The card will pop out slightly Lift the left side of the computer slightly and grasp the card Pull it straight out SmartTMepia Figure 8 19 Removing a SmartMedia 8 16 TOSHIBA Style Bay Bridge media adaptor Memory Stick This slot accommodates Memory Stick from 16MB to 128MB NOTE The slot does not support Magic Gate functions Write protection Memory Stick can be write protected to safeguard your data To write protect a Memory Stick slide the lock on the back of the Memory Stick to the lock position Installing a Memory Stick To install a Memory Stick follow the steps below 1 Insert the Memory Stick into the slot 2 Press gently to ensure a firm connection Memory Stick INDICATOR Memory Stick Figure 8 20 Inserting a Memory Stick Removing a Memory Stick To remove Memory Stick follow t
91. ceiving computer instruction Statements or commands that specify how to perform a particu lar task interface 1 Hardware and or software components of a system used specifically to connect one system or device to another 2 To physically connect one system or device to another to exchange information 3 The point of contact between user the computer and the program for example the keyboard or amenu interrupt request A signal that gives a component access to the processor Input output Refers to accep tance and transfer of data to and from a computer devices Equipment used to communicate with the computer and transfer data to and from it IrDA 1 1 An industry standard that enables cableless infrared serial data transfer at speeds of up to 4 Mbps menu J jumper A small clip or wire that allows you to change the hardware characteristics by electrically connect ing two points of a circuit K K Taken from the Greek word kilo meaning 1000 often used as equiva lent to 1024 or 2 raised to the 10th power See also byte and kilobyte KB See kilobyte keyboard An input device contain ing switches that are activated by manually pressing marked keys Each keystroke activates a switch that transmits a specific code to the computer For each key the transmit ted code is in turn representative of the ASCII character marked on the key kilobyte KB A unit of data storage
92. code on the DVD It must match that on the CD RW DVD ROM drive Region codes are listed in the Optical media section in Chapter 2 The Grand Tour If you have trouble writing make sure you are observing the following precautions Use only media recommended by TOSHIBA Do not use the mouse or keyboard during writing Use only the software supplied with the computer for recording Do not run or start other software during writing Do not jar the computer during writing Do not connect disconnect external devices orinstall remove internal cards during writing If problems persist contact your dealer 9 11 SNILOOHS3 l8f1OU TROUBLESHOOTING User s Manual DVD R RW drive For more information refer to Chapter 4 Operating Basics Problem You cannot access a CD DVD in the drive Some CD DVDs run correctly but others do not Procedure Make sure the drive s drawer is securely closed Press gently until it clicks into place Open the drawer and make sure the CD DVD is properly seated It should lie flat with the label facing up A foreign object in the drawer could block laser light from reading the CD DVD Make sure there is no obstruction Remove any foreign object Check whether the CD DVD is dirty If it is wipe it with a clean cloth dipped in water or a neutral cleaner See the Media care section in Chapter 4 for details on cleaning The software or hardware configuration may
93. ctions on setting up your computer If you are an experienced computer user please continue reading the preface to learn how this manual is organized then become acquainted with this manual by browsing through its pages Be sure to look over the Special features section of the Introduction to learn about features that are uncommon or unique to the computers and carefully read HW Setup and Passwords Manual contents This manual offers important information about your computer including solutions to the most common problems and features and specifications Refer to the Online manual preinstalled on your system for the details To open the Online manual follow either one of the steps below 1 From Desk top click Start point to All programs click TOSHIBA User s Manual 2 From Desk top click TOSHIBA Console icon click Help of the TOSHIBA Console tab The Online manual is composed of the following nine chapters a glossary and an index Chapter 1 Introduction is an overview of the computer s features capabilities and options Chapter 2 The Grand Tour identifies the components of the computer and briefly explains how they function Chapter 3 Getting Started provides a quick overview of how to begin operating your computer and gives tips on safety and designing your work area User s Manual Chapter 4 Operating Basics includes instructions on using the following devices Touch Pad Slim Select Bay modules U
94. d is registered and the display changes to The password was registered If they do not match the following message appears You must repeat from step 1 Entry Error To delete a user password 1 Select Not Registered to display the following prompt Enter Password 2 Enter the currently registered password The character string you enter is displayed as a string of asterisks Enter Password NOTE If you click the OK button before entering the password Reg istered will appear on the display 3 Click the OK button If the character string you enter matches the registered password the password option is reset and the display changes to The password was deleted If they do not match the following message appears You must repeat step 1 Incorrect Password NOTE If you enter the password incorrectly three times the screen will display Sorry access denied Powering off your machine then powering it back on again are required to regain access You will not be able to access the password option in the HW Setup In this case you must turn the power off and back on to retry the procedure 4 Follow the same procedures described in the earlier section How to set the password to set a new user password Refer to the Supervisor password section later in this chapter for details on setting the supervisor password 7 7 SauoMssvg dNLaS MH HW Setup AND PAsswoRDs User s Manual Key FD After
95. daptor to charge the battery If the battery is completely discharged it will not begin charging at once Wait a few minutes If the battery still does not charge make sure the outlet is supplying power Plug in an appliance and see if it works If it doesn t try another power source Check whether the battery is hot or cold If the battery is too hot or too cold it will not charge properly Let it reach room temperature Unplug the universal AC adaptor and remove the battery to make sure the terminals are clean If necessary wipe them with a soft dry cloth dipped in alcohol Connect the universal AC adaptor and replace the battery Make sure the battery is securely seated If the indicator still does not glow the battery may be at the end of its operating life Replace it If you do not think the battery is at the end of its operating life see your dealer Check the power consumption settings in TOSHIBA Power Saver Utility Consider using a power saving mode Hardware and system checklist Password Problem Procedure Cannotenter Contact your dealer or forgot password NOTE For information on setting a password refer to Chapter 7 HW Setup and Passwords Keyboard Keyboard problems can be caused by your setup configuration For more informa tion refer to Chapter 5 The Keyboard Problem Procedure Some letter keys Check that the numeric keypad overlay is not produce numbers selected Press Fn F10 and
96. data with power off When you turn off your computer with fully charged batteries the batteries retain data for the following approximate time periods Battery pack about 6 days Standby mode about 30 days Boot mode RTC battery 1 month Extending battery life To maximize the life of your battery pack Q At least once 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 power 2 Disconnect the universal AC adaptor and turn on the computer s power If it does not turn on go to step 4 3 Operate the computer on battery power for five minutes If the battery p has at least five minutes of operating time continue operating until the ack battery pack is fully discharged If the Battery indicator flashes or there is some other warning to indicate a low battery go to step 4 4 Connect the universal AC adaptor to the computer and the power cord to a power outlet The DC IN indicator should glow green and the Battery indicator should glow orange to indicate that the battery pack is being charged If the DC IN indicator does not glow power is not being supplied Check the connections for the universal AC adaptor and power cord 5 Charge the battery pack until the Battery indicator glows green Ifyou have extra battery packs rotate their use If you will not be
97. dicator on the right side of the slot glows when a card is being accessed CAUTION Keep foreign objects out of the SD card slot A pin or similar object can damage the computer s circuitry SD card indicator This indicator glows green when the computer is access ing the SD card slot Modem jack In areas where an internal modem is installed as standard equipment there is a modem jack that lets you use a gt modular cable to connect the modem directly to a tele phone line CAUTIONS 1 In case ofa lightning storm unplug the modem cable from the telephone jack 2 Do not connect the modem to a digital telephone line A digital line will damage the modem Slim Select ADVD ROMdrive CD RW DVD ROMdrive DVD R RW drive DVD Multi drive optical Slim Select Bay HDD Q adaptor optional Bridge media adaptor can be installed in the Slim Select Bay 2 4 Back side Headphone jack This jack lets you connect digital speakers or a stereo headphone 16 ohm minimum When you connect a digital speaker or headphones the internal speaker is automatically disabled Microphone jack 3 5 mm mini microphone jack enables connection of a e three conductor mini jack for monaural microphone input Line in jack standard 3 5 mm mini line in jack enables connection of 5 device for audio input Back side Figure 2 4 shows the computer s back panel LAN active LINK INDICATOR EXTERNAL MONITOR PARALLEL INDICA
98. disconnect external devices or install remove internal cards during writing If problems persist contact your dealer Diskette drive For more information refer to Chapter 4 Operating Basics Problem Procedure Drive does not There may be a faulty cable connection Check operate the connection to the computer and to the drive You cannot access Try another diskette If you can access the the external 3 1 2 diskette the original diskette not the drive is diskette drive probably causing the problem If problems persist contact your dealer SD card Refer also to Chapter 8 Optional Devices Problem Procedure SD card Reseat the SD card to make sure it is firmly error occurs connected Check the card s documentation 9 15 SNILOOHS3 l8f1OU L TROUBLESHOOTING User s Manual You cannot write to an SD card You cannot read afile PC card Make sure the card is not write protected Make sure the target file is on the SD Card inserted in the slot If problems persist contact your dealer Refer also to Chapter 8 Optional Devices Problem PC card error occurs Infrared port Procedure Reseat the PC card to make sure it is firmly connected Make sure the connection between the external device and the card is firm Check the card s documentation If problems persist contact your dealer Refer also to the documentation for your IrDA compatible device and related
99. ds or corrosive chemicals Do not place the computer near objects that create strong magnetic fields e g stereo speakers Some computers in the computer including data storage media can be damaged by magnets Do not place the computer near magnetic objects or bring magnetic objects close to the computer Be careful of objects such as stereo speakers that produce strong magnetic fields during operation Also be careful with metal objects such as bracelets which can be inadvertently magnetized Do not operate the computer in close proximity to a mobile phone Q Leave ample ventilation room for the fan Do not block the vents Placement of the computer Position the computer and peripheral devices to provide comfort and safety Q Set the computer on a flat surface at a comfortable height and distance The display should be no higher than eye level to avoid eye strain Place the computer so that it is directly in front of you when you work and make sure you have adequate space to easily operate other devices Q Allow adequate space behind the computer to let you freely adjust the display The display should be angled to reduce glare and maximize visibility If you use a paper holder set it at about the same height and distance as the computer 3 2 Setting up your work space Seating and posture The height of your chair in relation to the computer and keyboard as well as the support it gives you
100. e The options in this tab are ECP and Standard Bi directional ECP Sets the port type to Extended Capabilities Port ECP For most printers the port should be set to ECP Default Standard This setting should be used with some other parallel Bi directional devices Supervisor password Refer to the readme file of the Supervisor Password Utility for instructions on setting the Supervisor Password The path to the readme file is C NProgram Files TOSHIBA Windows Utilities SVPWTool In the SVPWTool directory open the readme htm file 7 9 SauoMssvg dNLaS MH User s Manual SQHOMSSVd 4019 MH 7 10 Chapter 8 Optional Devices Optional devices can expand the computer s capabilities and its versatility This chapter describes connection or installation of the following devices which are available from your TOSHIBA dealer Cards memory PC cards Q SD cards Q Memory expansion TOSHIBA Style Bay Bridge media adaptor Memory Stick Smart Media Compact Flash memory Power devices Battery pack Universal AC adaptor Peripheral devices USB FDDkit Slim Select Bay HDD adaptor External monitor TV i LINK IEEE1394 DO U D Other Q Security lock 8 1 5 1YNOLLd OPrioNAL Devices User s Manual PC cards The computer is equipped with a PC card expansion slot that can accommodate two 5 mm Type II cards Any PC card that meets
101. e It electrolyte fluid should contact your skin immediately wash it under running water to prevent rash If it contacts your clothes promptly remove them to prevent the fluid from contacting your skin or eyes Immediately turn off the power disconnect the universal AC adaptor and remove the battery if any of the following events are observed in the battery pack offensive or unusual odor excessive heat discoloration or deformation Never use the computer again until it has been checked by a TOSHIBA service provider It might generate smoke or fire or the battery pack might rupture Make sure the battery is securely installed in the computer before attempting to charge the battery pack Improper installation could generate smoke or fire or cause the battery pack to rupture Keep the battery pack out or reach of infants and children It can cause injury Care and use of the battery pack Caution 1 Never continue to use a battery pack after its recharging capacity has become impaired or after the display of a warning message indicating that the battery pack s power is exhausted Continued use of an exhausted or impaired battery pack could cause the loss of data Never dispose of battery packs with normal trash Bring them to your TOSHIBA dealer or to another recycling center to save resources and prevent environmental damage Cover the terminals with electrical tape to prevent short circuits which could cause the battery pack t
102. e indicator It will stop glowing when the wireless communication function is off Wireless communication Indicator The wireless communication indicator indicates the status of the wireless communi cation functions Indicator off Wireless communication switch is set to off Automatic power down because of overheating Power malfunction Indicatorglows Wireless communication switch is on Wireless LAN or Bluetooth is turned on by an applica tion If you used the Task Bar to disable W LAN restart the computer or follow the procedures below to enable the system to recognize W LAN Open or click the following start Control Panel System Hardware Device Manager Network adapters TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card and enable 4 25 Soisvg ONILVH3AdQ OPERATING Basics User s Manual LAN The computer has built in support for Ethernet LAN 10 megabits per second 10BASE T and Fast Ethernet LAN 100 megabits per second 100BASE Tx This section describes how to connect disconnect to a LAN CAUTION Do not install or remove an optional memory module while Wake up on LAN is enabled NOTE The Wake up on LAN function consumes power even when the system is off Leave the universal AC adaptor connected while using this feature Connecting LAN cable CAUTION The computer must be configured properly before connecting to a LAN Logging onto a LAN using the computer s default settings could cause a malfunction
103. e ATAAB AN005 AN006andGRO1 02 03 04 Portugal ATAAB AN001 005 006 007 01 1 and P03 04 08 10 Spain ATAAB 05 007 012 and ESO1 Switzerland ATAAB AN002 All other countries regions 03 004 Specific switch settings or software setup are required for each network please refer to the relevant sections of the user guide for more details The hookflash timed break register recall function is subject to separate national type approvals It has not been tested for conformity to national type regulations and no guarantee of successful operation of that specific function on specific national networks can be given Japan regulations Region selection If you are using the computer in Japan technical regulations described in the Telecommunications Business Law require that you select the Japan region mode It is illegal to use the modem in Japan with any other selection Redial Up to two redial attempts can be made If more than two redial attempts are made the modem will return Black Listed If you are experiencing problems with the Black Listed code set the interval between redials at one minute or longer Japan s Telecommunications Business Law permits up to two redials on analogue telephones but the redials must be made within a total of three minutes The internal modem is approved by Japan Approvals Institute for Telecommunica tions Equipment mess A02 0604JP Pursuant to FCC CFR 47 Part 68 When you
104. e and system checklist Hardware If you cannot find a software problem check your hard ware First run through the items in the preliminary checklist above If you still cannot correct the problem try to identify the source The next section provides checklists for individual components and peripherals Hardware and system checklist This section discusses problems caused by your computer s hardware or attached peripherals Basic problems may occur in the following areas 00 System start up Self test Power Password Keyboard LCD panel Hard disk drive CD RW DVD ROM drive DVD ROM drive DVD R RW drive DVD Multidrive Diskette drive SD card System start up When the computer does not start properly check the following items Self Test Power Sources Power on Password L D LB L BD D BD D LD ID Infrared port Pointing device USB Memory expansion Sound system Monitor i LINK EEE1394 Modem LAN Wireless LAN Bluetooth Real time clock RTC 9 3 SNILOOHS3A18NO L TROUBLESHOOTING User s Manual Self test When the computer starts up the self test will be run automatically and the following will be displayed In Touch with Tomorrow TOSHIBA This message remains on the screen for a few seconds If the self test is successful the computer tries to load the operating system Depending on how the Boot Pri
105. e battery Recovery CD ROM 3 12 Restarting the computer 3 11 Power supply 1 9 Bluetooth 9 24 CD RW DVD ROM drive 9 10 Diskette drive 9 15 DVD ROM drive 9 9 hard disk drive 9 8 hardware and system checklist 9 3 i LINK 9 21 infrared port 9 16 keyboard 9 7 LAN 9 23 LCD panel 9 7 memory expansion 9 19 modem 9 21 monitor external 9 20 mouse USB 9 18 overheating power down 9 5 Index 4 Power up modes 6 15 5 Problems SDcard 1 6 AC power 9 5 indicator 2 4 analyzing symptoms 9 2 inserting removing 8 4 Battery 9 6 location of slot 2 4 problems 9 15 care 8 5 Security lock 1 7 1 12 2 2 8 26 Self test See Problems Slim Select Bay modules 1 7 HDD adaptor 2 16 8 20 location of slot 2 4 using 4 3 SmartMedia See Bridge media Soft keys emulating enhanced keyboard 5 2 Enter 5 3 right Ctrl key 5 3 ScrLock 5 3 Index Sound system 1 6 headphone jack 1 6 2 5 line in jack 2 5 microphone jack 1 6 2 5 mute hot keys 5 4 problems 9 20 speakers 2 9 volume control 2 2 Standby 1 10 automatic 1 8 setting 3 10 System indicators See indicators T TOSHIBA Console 1 10 TOSHIBA Console button 1 8 2 9 TOSHIBA Controls 1 10 TOSHIBA Power Saver 1 10 Touch Pad 1 5 buttons 2 9 location 2 8 problems 9 17 using 4 1 Troubleshooting See Problems TV 8 22 TV button 1 6 2 9 using 8 22 U Universal AC adaptor 1 3 additional 1 11 8 19 connecting 3 5 DCIN 15V port 2 6 view 2 17 USB 1 5 port location 2 2
106. e keyboard does not have Pressing the Fn key and one of the following keys simulates the enhanced keyboard s functions ey Press Fn F10 or Fn F11 to access the integrated keypad When activated the keys with gray markings on the bottom edge become numeric keypad keys Fn F11 or cursor control keys Fn F10 Refer to the Keypad overlay section in this chapter for more information on how to operate these keys The power on default for both settings is off a Press Fn F12 ScrLock to lock the cursor a specific line The power on default is off Press Fn Enter to simulate Enter on the enhanced keyboard s numeric keypad Press Fn Ctrl to simulate the enhanced keyboard s right Ctrl key 5 3 QHVOSA3y THE KEYBOARD User s Manual Hot keys Hot keys Fn a function or Esc key let you enable or disable certain features of the computers Sound mute Pressing Fn Esc Windows environment turns sound on or off When you press these hot keys the current setting will change and be displayed as an icon 16 Instant security Press Fn F1 to blank the screen to prevent others from accessing your data To restore the screen and original settings press any key or press the Touch Pad If a screensaver password is registered a dialog box will appear Enter the screensaver password and click OK If no password is set the screen will
107. e the WEP function 2 TOSHIBA is not liable for the eavesdropping of data due to the use of wireless LAN and the damage thereof Bluetooth wireless technology Bluetooth wireless technology eliminates the need for cables between electronic devices such as desktop computers printers and mobile phones You cannot use the built in Bluetooth functions and an optional Bluetooth PC card simultaneously Bluetooth wireless technology has the following features Worldwide operation The Bluetooth radio transmitter and receiver operates in the 2 45 GHz band which is license free and compatible with radio systems in most countries in the world 4 24 Wireless communications Radio links You can easily establish links between two or more devices The link is maintained even if the devices are not within line of sight Security Two advanced security mechanisms ensure a high level of security C Authentication prevents access to critical data and makes it impossible to falsify the origin of a message C Encryption prevents eavesdropping and maintains link privacy Wireless communication switch You can enable or disable wireless LAN and Bluetooth functions with the on off switch No transmissions are sent or received when the switch is off Slide the switch toward the back of the computer to turn it on and toward the front of the computer to turn it off CAUTION Set the switch to off in airplanes and hospitals Check th
108. ed Nolight Under any other conditions the indicator does not light 6 2 Battery types NOTE If the battery becomes too hot while it is being charged the charge will stop and the battery indicator will go out When the battery s temperature falls to a normal range charge will resume This occurs whether the computer s power is on or off DC IN indicator Check the DC indicator to determine the power status with the universal AC adaptor connected Green Indicates the universal AC adaptor is connected and supplying proper power to the computer Flashing orange Indicates a problem with the power supply Plug the universal AC adaptor into another outlet If it still does not operate properly see your dealer Nolight Under any other conditions the indicator does not light Power indicator Check the Power indicator to determine the power status Green Indicates power is being supplied to the computer and the computer is turned on Blinkingorange Indicates power is being supplied to the computer while the computer is in Standby mode The indicator turns on for one second and off for two seconds Nolight Under any other conditions the indicator does not light Battery types The computer has two types of batteries Battery pack RealTimeClock RTC battery Battery pack When the universal AC adaptor is not connected the computer s main power source is a removable lithium ion battery pack also refe
109. ed back on immediately after shutting down Memory circuits are exposed to static electricity or electrical noise Restarting the computer Certain conditions require that you reset the system For example if Q You change certain computer settings An error occurs and the computer does not respond to your keyboard commands There are three ways to reset the computer system 1 Click start then click Turn Off Computer From the Turn Off Com puter menu select Restert 2 Press Alt Del to display the Windows Task Manager then select Shutdown and Restart 3 Select Restart from the Turn Off Computer window in the start menu 16 ONILL3E GETTING STARTED User s Manual 4 Press the power button and hold it down for five seconds Wait 10 to 15 seconds then turn the power on again by pressing the power button Restoring the preinstalled software from the Product Recovery CD ROM If preinstalled files are damaged use the Product Recovery CD ROM to restore them To restore the operating system and all preinstalled software follow the steps below CAUTION When you reinstall the Windows operating system the hard disk will be reformatted and all data will be lost 1 Load the Product Recovery CD ROM in the fixed optical media drive and turn off the computer s power 2 Hold down the F12 key and turn on the power When In Touch with Tomorrow TOSHIBA appears release the F12 key
110. ed by the modem Command Dialione Busysignal Supported Result detect detect Code X0 Disable Disable OK CONNECT RING NO CARRIER ERROR Disable Disable OK RING NO CARRIER ERROR CONNECT lt RATE gt 2 Enable Disable OK RING NO CARRIER ERROR NODIALTONE CONNECT lt RATE gt x3 Disable Enable OK RING NO CARRIER ERROR BUSY CONNECT RATE BLACKLISTED X4 default Enable Enable OK RING NO CARRIER ERROR C 6 NODIALTONE BUSY CONNECT RATE DELAYED BLACKLISTED REORDER WARBLE CALL WAITING DETECTED Appendix X5 Enable Enable OK RING NO CARRIER ERROR NODIALTONE BUSY CONNECT lt RATE gt RRING NO BONGTONE DELAYED BLACKLISTED REORDER WARBLE CALL WAITING DETECTED Dial tone detect Disabled The modem dials a call regardless of whether it detects a dial tone Enabled The modem dials only upon detection of a dial tone and disconnects the call if the dial tone is not detected within 10 seconds Busy tone detect Disabled The modem ignores any busy tones it receives Enabled The modem monitors for busy tones Result Codes OK 0 1 2 3 4 5 ERROR Otherwise Zn Recall stored profile The modem performs a soft reset and restores recalls the configura tion profile according to the parameter supplied If no parameter is specified zero is assumed Either 70 or Z1 restores the profile Result Codes OK n 0 1 ERROR Otherwise amp Cn Data Carrier Detect DCD contro
111. el Closes the window without accepting your changes Apply Accepts all your changes without closing the HW Setup window 7 1 SauoMssvg dNLaS MH HW Setup AND Passworbs User s Manual Display This tab lets you customize your computer s display settings for either the internal LCD screen or for an external monitor Power On Display Lets you set the display to be used when the computer is booted Auto Selected Selects an external monitor if one is connected Other wise it selects the internal LCD Default LCD AnalogRGB Selects both the internal LCD and external monitor for simultaneous display Boot Priority Boot Priority Options This option sets the priority for booting the computer Select from the following settings HDD gt FDD gt CD ROM gt LAN Thecomputer looks for bootable files in the following order HDD diskette drive CD ROM andLAN Default FDD gt HDD gt CD ROM gt LAN Thecomputer looks for bootable files in the following order diskette drive HDD CD ROM and LAN HDD gt CD ROM gt LAN gt FDD computer looks for bootable files in the following order HDD CD ROM LAN and diskette drive FDD gt CD ROM gt LAN gt HDD The computer looks for bootable files in the following order diskette drive CD ROM LAN and HDD CD ROM LAN HDD gt FDD The computer looks for bootable files in the following order CD RO
112. er are available to prevent unauthorized access to your com puter A hot key function blanks the screen and disables the computer providing data security A microprocessor in the computer s intelligent power supply detects the battery s charge and calculates the remaining battery capacity It also protects electronic components from abnormal conditions such as voltage overload from a universal AC adaptor You can monitor remaining battery capacity Use the Battery remaining item of the Power Save Modes window in TOSHIBA Power Saver This feature lets you save battery power You can specify the Power Save Mode in the Running on batteries item of the Power Save Modes window in TOSHIBA Power Saver This feature turns power to the computer off when the display panel is closed and turns it back on when the panel is opened You can specify the setting in the When I close the lid item of the System Power Mode window in TOSHIBA Power Saver When battery power is exhausted to the point that computer operation cannot be continued the system automatically enters Hibernation and shuts down You can specify the setting in the Battery Alarm item of the Alarm window in TOSHIBA Power Saver The CPU has an internal temperature sensor that automati cally activates cooling procedures Refer to the Heat dispersal section in Chapter 4 Operating Basics for details on setting the options for cooling methods This feature lets you turn off the p
113. ess other entity or individual In order to program this information into your fax modem you should complete the setup of your fax software before sending messages Instructions for IC CS 03 certified equipment 1 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 connec tions of the power utility telephone lines and internal metallic water pipe system if present are connected together This precaution may be particularly i
114. evices such as digital video cameras The serial infrared port is compatible with Infrared Data Association IrDA 1 1 standards It enables cableless 4 Mbps 1 152 Mbps 115 2 kbps 57 6 kbps 38 4 kbps 19 2 kbps or 9 6 kbps data transfer with IrDA 1 1 compatible external devices 1 5 NOILONGOULN INTRODUCTION User s Manual Slots PC card SD card Multimedia Sound system TV out TV button Mode Control button Audio Video control buttons Headphone jack Microphone jack 1 6 The PC card slot accommodates two 5 mm Type cards one Type III card This slot lets you easily transfer data from devices such as digital cameras and Personal Digital Assistants that use SDcard flash memory You can use memory module in this slot Windows sound system compatible sound system provides internal speakersas well as jacks for an external microphone and headphone This jack lets you transfer video and sound data to external devices Use the TV adaptor cable for both video out and line out Data output depends on the type of device connected to the TV adaptor cable Press this button to set your display device to TV Video out Press it again to return to the LCD This button directly launches various CD DVD and Digital Audio functions Refer to Chapter 4 Operating Basics for details Audio Video control buttons let you use the computer s optical media drive as a stand alone audio CD player You
115. f operation for example the boot mode standby mode or the hibernation mode modem Derived from modulator demodulator a device that converts modulates digital data for transmis sion over telephone lines and then converts modulated data demodu lates to digital format where received monitor A device that uses rows and columns of pixels to display alphanu meric characters or graphic images See also CRT motherboard A name sometimes used to refer to the main printed circuit board in processing equipment It usually contains integrated circuits that perform the processor s basic functions and provides connectors for adding other boards that perform special functions Sometimes called a main board MP3 An audio compression standard that enables high quality transmission and real time playback of sound files Glossary 10 N non system disk A formatted diskette floppy disk you can use to store programs and data but you cannot use to start the computer See system disk nonvolatilememory Memory usually read only ROM that is capable of permanently storing information Turning the computer s power off does not alter data stored in nonvola tilememory numeric keypad overlay A feature that allows you to use certain keys on the keyboard to perform numeric entry or to control cursor and page move ment OCR Optical Character Recognition reader A technique or device that uses laser or v
116. facing up A foreign object in the drawer could block laser light from reading the CD DVD Make sure there is no obstruction Remove any foreign object 9 13 TROUBLESHOOTING User s Manual Some CD DVDs run correctly but others do not Cannot write correctly Check whether the CD DVD is dirty If it is wipe it with a clean cloth dipped in water or a neutral cleaner See the Media care section in Chapter 4 for details on cleaning The software or hardware configuration may be causing a problem Make sure the hardware configuration matches your software s needs Check the CD DVD s documentation Check the type of CD DVD you are using The drive supports DVD ROM DVD ROM DVD Video CD ROM CD DA CD Text Photo CD single multi session CD ROM Mode 1 Mode 2 CD ROM XA Mode 2 Form1 Form2 Enhanced CD CD EXTRA CD G Audio CD only Addressing Method 2 Check the region code on the DVD It must match that on the CD RW DVD ROM drive Region codes are listed in the Optical media section in Chapter 2 The Grand Tour If you have trouble writing make sure you are observing the following precautions Use only media recommended by TOSHIBA Donotuse the mouse or keyboard during writing Useonly the software supplied with the computer for recording Hardware and system checklist Donotrun or start other software during writing Donotjarthe computer during writing Donotconnect
117. files and folders on your hard drive This software can be used on themodel with CD RW DVD ROM drive DVD R RW driveorDVD Multi drive TOSHIBA Mobile This utility enables hot insertion of Slim Select Bay Extension modules that is you remove insert Slim Select Bay modules while the computer is on To activate this utility select TOSHIBA Mobile Extension from TOSHIBA Console Options You can add a number of options to make your computer even more powerful and convenient to use The following options are available Memory expansion 128 2560 512 memory module PC2100 DDR can easily be installed in the computer Batterypack Black An additional battery pack can be purchased from your TOSHIBA dealer Use it as a spare or replacement Universal AC adaptor If you use your computer at more than one site frequently it may be convenient to purchase an additional universal AC adaptor for each site so you will not have to carry the adaptor with you Battery charger battery charger lets you charge extra batteries outside the computer NOILONGOULN INTRODUCTION User s Manual Security lock USBFDD Kit Wireless LAN Kit A slot is available to attach a security cable to the com puter to deter theft A3 1 2 diskette drive accommodates 1 44 megabyte or 720 kilobyte diskette It connects to a USB port You cannot format 720 kilobyte diskettes on Windows XP but you can use previously formatted disk
118. for gates and storage TouchPad A pointing device inte grated into the TOSHIBA computer palmrest TTL Transistor transistor logic A logic circuit design that uses switch ing transistors for gates and storage U Universal Serial Bus This serial interface lets you communicate with several devices connected in a chain to a single port on the computer V VGA Video Graphics Array is an industry standard video adaptor that lets you run any popular software volatile memory Random access memory RAM that stores information as long as power is supplied to the computer W warm start Restarting or resetting a computer without turning it off window A portion of the screen that can display its own application document or dialog box Often used to mean a Microsoft Windows window Wireless LAN Local Area Network LAN through wireless communication write protection A method for protecting a diskette floppy disk from accidental erasure Glossary 13 AHVSSO1E Glossary GLOSSARY Glossary 14 Index A AC adaptor See Universal AC adaptor ASCII characters 5 9 Audio Video control buttons 1 6 2 1 416 B Battery automatic hibernation 1 9 charging 6 8 extending life 6 11 indicator 2 10 6 2 location 2 7 monitoring capacity 6 9 real time clock 1 3 6 4 safety precautions 6 5 save mode 1 9 types 6 3 Battery charger 1 11 Battery pack 1 2 2 7 additional 1 11 8 19 replac
119. harged DCIN green Battery Operates Quickcharge partially Quickcharge LED Battery orange charged LED Battery orange DCIN green or no charge DCIN green No Operates Nocharge battery Nocharge LED Battery off installed LED Battery off DCIN green DCIN green 6 1 s3ao N H3MOd POWER AND Power Up User s Manual Table 6 1 Power conditions continued AG Battery Operates adaptor charge is LED Battery off not above low DC IN off connected battery trigger point Battery Computer goes charge is into resume mode exhausted shuts down Battery Operates charge is LED Battery below low flashes orange battery DC IN off trigger point sl n ui No Cannotoperate battery LED Battery off installed DC IN off Power indicators As shown in the above table the Battery Slim Select Bay DC IN and Power indicators on the system indicator alert you to the computer s operating capability and battery charge status Battery indicators Check the Battery indicator to determine the status of the battery pack The following indicator lights indicate the battery status Flashing orange The battery charge is low The universal AC adaptor must be connected to recharge the battery Orange Indicates the universal AC adaptor is connected and charging the battery Green Indicates the universal AC adaptor is connected and the battery is fully charg
120. he computer has two cache levels Level one is incorporated into the processor and level two resides in external memory Glossary 3 AHVSSO1E GLOSSARY capacity capacity The amount of data that can be stored on a magnetic storage device such as a diskette floppy disk or hard disk It is usually described in terms of kilobytes KB where one KB 1024 bytes and megabytes MB where one MB 1024 KB card Synonym for board See board CardBus An industry standard bus for 32 bit PC cards CD ROM A Compact Disc Read Only Memory is a high capacity disc that can be read from but not written to The CD ROM drive uses a laser rather than magnetic heads to read data from the disc CD R A Compact Disc Recordable disc can be written once and read many times See also CD ROM CD RW A Compact Disc Read Write disc can be rewritten many times See also CD ROM character Any letter number punctuation mark or symbol used by the computer Also synonymous with byte chassis The frame containing the computer chip A small semiconductor contain ing computer logic and circuitry for processing memory input output functions and controlling other chips Glossary 4 CMOS Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor An electronic circuit fabricated on a silicon wafer that requires very little power Integrated circuits implemented in CMOS technology can be tightly packaged and are highly reliable co
121. he keyboard Figure 8 6 Removing the keyboard 1 CAUTION Be careful not to drop the screw inside the computer when removing 8 7 5 1YNOLLd OPrioNaL DEVICES User s Manual 7 Press the keyboard to the other side Turn the keyboard upside down when a flat cable appears Figure 8 7 Removing the keyboard 2 Figure 8 8 Removing the keyboard 3 Memory expansion 8 Raise the insulation sheet covering the memory module to appear the module Figure 8 9 Raising the insulation sheet CAUTION Do not touch VGA chip or you will get burnt 9 Keep the insulation sheet raised using adhesive tape Figure 8 10 Raising the insulation sheet 8 9 TYNOILdO OPTIONAL Devices User s Manual 10 Insert a new module to the socket and push it downward to flat Latches either side will click into place to secure the module Figure 8 11 Installing a memory module Figure 8 12 Installing two memory modules 11 Seat the insulation sheet to cover the module NOTE Be sure to check that the insulation sheet is returned to the original position to cover the memory module 8 10 Memory expansion 12 Insert the tabs of the keyboard into the slits of the computer case and seat the keyboard at the original position Fix it with three screws removed in 6 CAUTIONS 1 Be sure to use all screws that were removed in 6 and do not leave foreign matters
122. he steps below 1 Right click right button of the Touch Pad on the Memory Stick driver s icon and select Eject from the pop up menu 2 Pushin the Memory Stick and release it to pop the Memory Stick out slightly 3 Grasp the Memory Stick and pull it out S39IA3q IWNOWLdO OPrioNAL Devices User s Manual CAUTION Make sure the Memory Stick indicator is out before you remove the Memory Stick or turn off the computer s power If you remove the Memory Stick or turn off the power while the computer is accessing the Memory Stick you may lose data or damage the Memory Stick Compact Flash This slot accommodates Compact Flash from 16MB to 512MB You cannot use Compact Flash that does not conform to CFA specifications Installing a Compact Flash module To in 1 2 stall a Compact Flash module follow the steps below Insert the Compact Flash into the slot Press gently to ensure a firm connection EJECT BUTTON Compact FLAsH Compact FLASH INDICATOR Figure 8 21 Inserting a Compact Flash module Removing a Compact Flash memory module To remove a Compact Flash follow the steps below 1 8 18 Right click right button of Touch Pad on the Compact Flash drive s icon and select Eject from the pop up menu Press the Compact Flash eject button to extend it Press the extended eject button to pop the Compact Flash out slightly Grasp and pull out the Compact Flash Slim Select Bay HDD adaptor
123. iding information on Keys The keyboard keys are used in the text to describe many computer operations A distinctive typeface identifies the key top symbols as they appear on the keyboard For example Enter identifies the Enter key xxiv Conventions Key operation Some operations require you to simultaneously use two or more keys We identify such operations by the key top symbols separated by a plus sign For example Ctrl C means you must hold down Ctrl and at the same time press C If three keys are used hold down the first two and at the same time press the third When procedures require an action such as clicking an icon or entering text the icon s name or the text you are to type in is represented in the type face you see to the left Display ABC Names of windows or icons or text generated by the computer that appears on its display screen is presented in the type face you see to the left Messages Messages are used in this manual to bring important information to your attention Each type of message is identified as shown below CAUTION Pay attention A caution informs you that improper use of equipment or failure to follow instructions may cause data loss or damage your equipment NOTE Please read A note is a hint or advice that helps you make best use of your equipment XXV User s Manual xxvi General Precautions TOSHIBA computers are designed to optimize safety minimize s
124. im Select Bay HDD adaptor in the Slim Select Bay Keyboard indicators The figures below show the positions of the keypad overlay indicators and the CapsLockindicator When the F10 key indicator glows the keypad overlay lets you control the cursor When the F11 key indicator glows the keypad overlay lets you enter numbers NUMERIC MODE INDICATOR ARROW MODE INDICATOR Figure 2 8 Keypad overlay indicators 2 11 HNO THE GRAND User s Manual When the CapsLock indicator glows the keyboard is in all caps mode Caps Lock Arrow mode t Numeric mode CaPsLock INDICATOR Figure 2 9 CapsLock indicator This indicator glows green when the alphabet keys are locked in uppercase When the Arrow mode indicator lights green you can use the keypad overlay gray labeled keys as cursor keys Refer to the Keypad overlay section in Chapter 5 The Keyboard You can use the keypad overlay gray labeled keys for numeric input when the Numeric mode indicator lights green Refer to the Keypad overlay section in Chapter 5 The Keyboard USB diskette drive 3 1 2 diskette drive accommodates 1 44 megabyte or 720 kilobyte diskettes It connects to the USB port Disk IN UsE INDICATOR DISKETTE SLOT EJECT BUTTON Figure 2 10 USB diskette drive Slim Select Bay modules Disk In Use This indicator lights when the diskette is being accessed Indicator Diskette slot I
125. ine standards for a variety of technical disciplines For example ANSI defined the ASCII standard and other information processing requirements antistatic A material used to prevent the buildup of static electricity application A group of programs that together are used for a specific task such as accounting financial planning spreadsheets word process ing and games ASCII American Standard Code for Information Interchange ASCII code is a set of 256 binary codes that represent the most commonly used letters numbers and symbols async Short for asynchronous asynchronous Lacking regular time relationship As applied to computer communications asynchronous refers to the method of transmitting data that does not require a steady stream of bits to be transmitted at regular time intervals cache memory B backup A duplicate copy of files kept as a Spare in case the original is destroyed batch file A file that can be executed from the system prompt containing a sequence of operating system com mands or executable files binary The base two number system composed of zeros and ones off or on used by most digital computers The right most digit of a binary number has a value of 1 the next a value of 2 then 4 8 16 and so on For example the binary number 101 has a value of 5 See also ASCII BIOS Basic Input Output System The firmware that controls data flow within the computer See also fi
126. ing 6 12 Bluetooth 1 7 problems 9 24 TOSHIBA Stack utility 1 11 using 4 24 Boot mode 3 7 Boot priority 7 2 Bridge media adaptor 1 12 view 2 16 care 8 19 Compact Flash 8 18 inserting removing 8 13 14 Memory Stick 8 17 Smart Media8 15 C Cache memory 1 2 CD RW DVD ROM drive 1 4 1 12 location 2 4 problems 9 10 using 4 5 view 2 14 writing CDs 4 9 Cleaning the computer 4 27 Compact Flash See Bridge media Cooling heat dispersal 1 9 location of vents 2 2 2 5 settings 4 28 CPU See Processor D Diskette drive 1 3 using 4 2 view 2 12 Display 1 5 2 9 automatic power off 1 8 brightness decrease 5 5 brightness increase 5 6 opening 3 6 problems 9 7 selection 5 5 Documentation list 1 2 DVD Video Player 1 10 DVD ROM drive 1 3 1 12 location 2 4 problems 9 9 using 4 5 view 2 13 xaav INDEX User s manual E Environment 3 1 Equipment checklist 1 1 Equipment setup general conditions 3 2 placement 3 2 Ergonomics lighting 3 4 seating and posture 3 3 work habits 3 4 Expansion memory See Memory F Fn Ctrl enhanced keyboard simula tion 5 3 Fn Enter 5 3 Fn Esc sound mute 5 4 Fn F1 instant security 5 4 Fn F2 power save mode 5 4 Fn F3 standby 5 5 Fn F4 hibernation 5 5 Fn F5 display selection 5 5 Fn F6 display brightness 5 5 Fn F7 display brightness 5 6 Fn F8 wireless setting 5 6 Fn 4 F9 Touch Pad 5 6 F10 arrow mode 5 3
127. ing to allow you to make any changes necessary to maintain uninterrupted service If problems arise If any of your telephone equipment is not operating properly you should immedi ately remove it from your telephone line as it may cause harm to the telephone network If the telephone company notes a problem they may temporarily discon tinue service When practical they will notify you in advance of this disconnection If advance notice is not feasible you will be notified as soon as possible When you are notified you will be given the opportunity to correct the problem and informed of your right to file a complaint with the FCC In the event repairs are ever needed on your modem they should be performed by TOSHIBA Corporation or an authorized representative of TOSHIBA Corporation Disconnection If you should ever decide to permanently disconnect your modem from its present line please call the telephone company and let them know of this change Fax branding The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful for any person to use a computer or other electronic device to send any message via a telephone fax machine unless such message clearly contains in a margin at the top or bottom of each transmitted page or on the first page of the transmission the date and time it is sent and an identification of the business other entity or individual sending the message and the telephone number of the sending machine or such busin
128. isible light to identify characters and input them into a storage device online state A functional state of a peripheral device when it is ready to receive or transmit data operating system A group of programs that controls the basic operation of a computer Operating system functions include interpreting programs creating data files and controlling the transmission and receipt input output of data to and from memory and peripheral devices prompt output The results of a computer operation Output commonly indi cates data 1 printed on paper 2 displayed at a terminal 3 sent through the serial port of internal modem or 4 stored on some mag netic media parallel interface Refers to a type of information exchange that transmits information one byte 8 bits at a time See also serial interface parity 1 The symmetrical relation ship between two parameter values integers both of which are either on or off odd or even 0 or 1 2 In serial communications an error detection bit that is added to a group of data bits making the sum of the bits even or odd Parity can be set to none odd or even password A unique string of charac ters used to identify a specific user The computer provides various levels of password protection such as user supervisor and eject pel The smallest area of the display that can be addressed by software Equal in size to a pixel or group of pixels See pixel
129. isories Danger Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which could result in death or serious injury if you do not follow instructions Warning Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which could result in death or serious injury if you do not follow instructions Caution Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in moderate or minor injury or property damage Note Provides important information Danger l Never try to dispose of the battery pack by burning or expose it to a heating device such as a microwave oven The battery pack could explode and cause bodily injury Never try to disassemble repair or otherwise tamper with a battery pack The battery pack will overheat and ignite Leakage of caustic alkaline solution or other electrolytic substances will cause fire or injury possibly resulting in death or serious injury Never short circuit the battery pack by contacting the terminals with a metal object A short circuit can cause fire or otherwise damage the battery pack and possibly cause injury To avoid accidental short circuit always wrap the battery pack in plastic and cover the terminals with electrical tape when storing or disposing of the battery pack 6 5 s3ao N H3MOd POWER AND Power Up User s Manual Never puncture the battery pack with a nail or other sharp object Never strike it with ahammer o
130. it Press gently until it locks into place CAUTION If the CD DVD is not seated properly when the drawer is closed the CD DVD might be damaged Also the drawer might not open fully when you press the eject button 4 7 soisvg ONILVH3dO OPERATING Basics User s Manual Figure 4 9 Closing the DVD ROM drawer Removing discs To remove the CD DVD follow the steps below and refer to figure 4 10 CAUTION Do not press the eject button while the computer is accessing the Fixed DVD ROM drive Wait for the Disk indicator to go out before you open the drawer Also if the CD DVD is spinning when you open the drawer wait for it to stop before you remove it 1 To pop the drawer partially open press the eject button Gently pull the drawer out until it is fully opened CAUTIONS 1 When the drawer pops open slightly wait a moment to make sure the CD DVD has stopped spinning before pulling the drawer fully open 2 Turn off the power before you use the eject hole If the CD DVD is spinning when you open the drawer the CD DVD could fly off the spindle and cause injury 2 The CD DVD extends slightly over the sides of the drawer so you can grasp it Hold the CD DVD gently and lift it out 4 8 Writing CDs on CD RW DVD ROM drive Figure 4 10 Removing a CD DVD 3 Push the center of the drawer to close it Press gently until it locks into place Writing CDs on CD RW DVD ROM drive Depending on the type of dri
131. k properly the modem must be off line Result Codes OK n 0 CONNECT n 1 ERROR Otherwise amp V Display Current Configuration This command displays the current configuration of the modem If nonvolatile memory is supported the stored profiles are displayed as well amp View profiles amp W Store current configuration Saves the current active configuration profile including S Regis ters The current configuration comprises a list of storable parameters illustrated in the amp V command These settings are restored to the active configuration upon receiving a Zn command or at power up Refer to the amp V command amp W Stores the current configuration amp Zn x Store telephone number This command is used to store up to four dialing strings in the modem s nonvolatile memory for later dialing The format for the command is amp Zn stored number where n is the location 0 3 to which the number should be written The dial string may contain up to 34 characters The ATDS n command dials using the string stored in location n Result codes OK 0 1 2 3 ERROR Otherwise Appendix Wn Error control mode selection This command determines the type of error control used by the modem when sending or receiving data WO Buffer mode No error control N1 Direct mode N2 MNP or disconnect mode The modem attempts to connect using MNP2 4 error control procedures If this fails the modem disconnect
132. ke sure the SD card indicator is out before you remove the card or turn off the computer s power If you remove the card or turn off the power while the computer is accessing the card you may lose data or damage the card SD card care CAUTION Set the write protect switch to the lock position if you do not want to record data 1 Do not write to an SD card if the battery power is low Low power could affect writing accuracy 2 Do not remove an SD card while read write is in progress 3 The SD card is designed so that it can be installed only one way Do not try to force the card into the slot 4 Do not leave an SD card partially inserted in the slot Press the SD card until you hear it click into place 8 5 5 IWNOWLdO Devices User s Manual Do not twist or bend SD cards Do not expose SD cards to liquids or store in humid areas or in lay media close to containers of liquid After using an SD card return it to its case Do not touch the metal part or expose it to liquids or let it get dirty Memory expansion This computer is equipped with two memory module sockets beneath the keyboard You can increase the amount of RAM by installing an additional memory or replacing default memories with additional memories This section describes how to install and remove a memory module NOTE Place a mat beneath the computer to prevent making a scratch on the lid when replacing the mem
133. l Product Recovery CD ROM Documentation Satellite 2450 Portable Personal Computer User s Manual Microsoft Windows XP manual package Instruction Manual for Safety amp Comfort End User License Agreement Features The computer uses TOSHIBA s advanced Large Scale Integration LSI Complemen tary Metal Oxide Semiconductor CMOS technology extensively to provide compact size minimum weight low power usage and high reliability This computer incorpo rates the following features and benefits Processor Built in computer is equipped with an Intel Pentium processor which incorporates a math co processor a 20 KB level cache memory anda512 KB level 2 cache memory 2 26 GHz Intel Pentium 4 processor 2 26 GHz 2 40 GHz Intel Pentium 4 processor2 40 GHz 2 53 GHz Intel Pentium 4 processor 2 53 GHz 2 66 GHz Intel Pentium 4 processor 2 66 GHz 2 80 GHz Intel Pentium 4 processor 2 80 GHz Memory Slots 128 256 or 512 MB memory modules can be installed in the twomemory slots foramaximum of GB system memory VideoRAM 16 or 32 MB of RAM is provided for video display Power Battery pack The computer is powered by one rechargeable lithium ion battery pack 1 2 RTC battery Universal AC adaptor Disks Hard disk drive USB diskette drive DVD ROM drive Features The computer has an internal battery to back up the internal Real Time Clock RTC and calendar The unive
134. l Data Carrier Detect is a signal from the modem to the computer indicating that a carrier signal is being received from a remote modem DCD normally turns off when the modem no longer detects the carrier signal amp CO The state of the carrier from the remote modem is ignored DCD circuit is always on C 7 lt APPENDIX User s Manual amp C1 DCD turns on when the remote modem s carrier signal is detected and off when the carrier signal is not detected default Result Codes OK n 0 1 ERROR Otherwise amp Dn DTR control This command interprets how the modem responds to the state of the DTR signal and changes to the DTR signal amp DO Ignore The modem ignores the true status of DTR and treats it as always on This should only be used if your communica tion software does not provide DTR to the modem amp D1 If the DTR signal is not detected while in on line data mode the modem enters command mode issues an OK result code and remains connected amp D2 Ifthe DTR signal is not detected while in on line data mode the modem disconnects default amp D3 Reset on the on to off DTR transition Result Codes OK n 0 1 2 3 ERROR Otherwise amp F Load factory settings C 8 This command loads the configuration stored and programmed at the factory This operation replaces all of the command options and the S register settings in the active configuration with factory values
135. ld start Starting a computer that is currently off turning on the power COM1 COM2 COM3 and COM4 The names assigned to the serial and communication ports commands Instructions you enter at the terminal keyboard that direct the actions of the computer or its periph eral devices communications The means by which a computer transmits and receives data to and from another computer or device See parallel interface serial interface Compact Flash A small removable mass storage device designed with flash technology a non volatile storage solution that does not require a battery to retain data indefinitely compatibility 1 The ability of one computer to accept and process data in the same manner as another computer without modifying the data or the media upon which it is being trans ferred 2 the ability of one device to connect to or communicate with another system or component dielete components Elements or parts of a system which make up the whole system computer program A set of instruc tions written for a computer that enable it to achieve a desired result computer system A combination of hardware software firmware and peripheral components assembled to process data into useful information configuration The specific compo nents in your system such as the terminal printer and disk drives and the settings that define how your system works You use the HW Setup program to cont
136. le Media Apps Set the mode for the Audio Video control buttons Select the application for audio and video playback TOSHIBA Console is a graphical user interface that provides access to help and services It is the default function launched by the TOSHIBA Console button This Windows program lets you define your own short cut keys to quickly launch applications and speed your work in Windows To start the utility click the Windows Start button point to All Programs point to TOSHIBA Utilities and click Fn esse The DVD Video Playeris used to play DVD Video It has an on screen interface and functions Click Start point to All Programs point to InterVideo WinDVD 4 then click InterVideo WinDVD 4 Options ConfigFree ConfigFree is a suite of utilities to allow easy control of communication device and network connections ConfigFree also allows you to find communication probrems and create profiles for easy switching between location and communication networks You can boot ConfigFree from the menu bar as follows Start All Programs TOSHIBA ConfigFree ConfigFree Bluetooth TOSHIBA This software enables communication between remote Stack Bluetooth devices Refer to the Quick Start Guide DragnDropCD This easy to use software lets you record CDs with just few mouse clicks You can create CDs in several formats including audio CDs that can be played on a standard stereo CD player and data CDs to store the
137. le shows the result codes The result code summary Result Code Numeric Description OK 0 Commandexecuted CONNECT 1 Modem connected to line RING 2 A ring signal has been detected NOCARRIER 3 Modem lost carrier signal or does not detect carrier signal or does not detect answer tone ERROR 4 Invalid command CONNECT 1200EC 1 5 Connection at 1200 bps NODIAL TONE 6 No dial tone detected BUSY 7 Busy signal detected NO ANSWER 8 No quiet answer CONNECT 2400 EC 1 10 Connection at 2400 bps CONNECT 4800 EC 1 11 Connection at 4800 bps 9600 1 12 Connection at 9600 bps CONNECT 14400 EC 1 13 Connection at 14400 bps CONNECT 19200 EC 1 14 Connection at 19200 bps CONNECT 7200 EC 1 24 Connection at 7200 bps CONNECT 12000 EC 1 25 Connection at 12000 bps CONNECT 16800 EC 1 86 Connection at 16800 bps CONNECT 300EC 1 40 Connection at 300 bps CONNECT 21600 EC 1 55 Connection at 21600 bps CONNECT 24000 EC 1 56 Connection at 24000 bps CONNECT 26400 EC 1 57 Connection at 26400 bps CONNECT 28800 EC 1 58 Connection at 28800 bps CONNECT 31200 EC 1 59 Connection at 31200 bps CONNECT 33600 EC 1 60 Connection at 33600 bps D 6 Appendix Result Code Numeric Description DELAYED 2 88 Delay is in effect for the dialed number BLACKLISTED 2 89 Dialed number is blacklisted BLACKLIST FULL 2 90 Blacklistis full 1 EC only appears when the Extended Result Codes configuration option is enabled EC is replaced by one of
138. lection icon will appear in the Windows Task Bar 4 20 Modem 12 00 Figure 4 11 The Region Selection icon 3 Click the icon with the primary mouse button to display a list of regions that the modem supports A sub menu for telephony location information will also be displayed A check will appear next to the currently selected region and telephony location 4 Selectaregion from the region menu or a telephony location from the sub menu When you click a region it becomes the modem s region selection and the New Location for telephony will be set automatically When you select a telephony location the corresponding region is automati cally selected and it becomes the modem s current region setting Properties menu Click the icon with the secondary mouse button to display the following menu Setting Modem Selection About Exit Dialing Properties 12 00 AM Figure 4 12 The menu list 4 21 5 5 5NILVH3d OPERATING Basics User s Manual Setting You can enable or disable the following settings AutoRun Mode The Region Select utility starts automatically when you start up the operating system Open the Dialing Properties dialog box after selecting region The dialing properties dialog box will be displayed automatically after you select the region Location list for region selection A submenu appears displaying location information for telephony Open di
139. led information on the battery pack refer to Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes Battery pack Qj 2 7 HNO THE GRAND User s Manual Battery release Slide this latch to release the battery pack for removal latch i Front with the display open Figure 2 6 shows the front of the computer with the display open To open the display push the display latch on the front of the display and lift up Position the display at a comfortable viewing angle DISPLAY HINGE DISPLAY SCREEN STEREO SPEAKER RIGHT TV BUTTON TOSHIBA CONSOLE BUTTON INTERNET BUTTON LEFT Touch PAD CONTROL BUTTONS Figure 2 6 The front with the display open Display hinge The display hinge holds the display screen at easy to view angles 2 8 Front with the display open Display screen Internet button TOSHIBA Console button t TV button gt gt Stereo speakers harman kardon Power button b Touch Pad Touch Pad control buttons The LCD displays high contrast text and graphics The computer s LCD consists of up to 1024 x 768 pixels or 14 x 1050 pixels Refer to Appendix B 00 When the computer operates on the universal AC adaptor the display screen s image will be somewhat brighter than when it operates on battery power The lower brightness level is intended to save battery power Press this button to launch an Internet browse
140. m This equipment shall not be used in any manner which could constitute a nuisance to other Telecom customers Some parameters required for compliance with Telecom s PTC Specifications are dependent on the equipment PC associated with this modem The associated equipment shall be set to operate within the following limits for compliance with Telecom Specifications a There shall be no more than 10 call attempts to the same number within any 30 minute period for any single manual call initiation and b The equipment shall go on hook for a period of not less than 30 seconds between the end of one attempt and the beginning of the next c Automatic calls to different numbers shall be not less than 5 seconds apart Immediately disconnect this equipment should it become physically damaged and arrange for its disposal or repair The correct settings for use with this modem in New Zealand are as follows ATBO CCITT operation AT amp G2 1800 Hz guardtone AT amp P1 Decadicdialing make break ratio 33 67 ATSO 0 not auto answer ATS6 4 Blind dial delay ATS7 less than 90 Time to wait to carrier after dialing ATS10 less than 150 loss of carrier to hangup delay factory default of 15 recommended ATS 11 90 DTMF dialing on off duration 90 ms ATX2 Dial tone detect but not U S A call progress detect When used in the Auto Answer mode the SO register must be set with a value of 3 or 4 This ensures a per
141. mentation or online HELP for information on running SCANDISK andthe defragmenter As a last resort reformat the hard disk Then reload the operating system and other files If problems persist contact your dealer Hardware and system checklist DVD ROM drive For more information refer to Chapter 4 Operating Basics Problem Procedure You cannot access Make sure the drive s drawer is securely a CD DVD inthe drive closed Press gently until it clicks into place Open the drawer and make sure the CD DVD is properly seated It should lie flat with the label facing up A foreign object in the drawer could block laser light from reading the CD DVD Make sure there is no obstruction Remove any foreign object Check whether the CD DVD is dirty If itis wipe it with a clean cloth dipped in water or a neutral cleaner See the Media care section in Chapter 4 mmm for details on cleaning Some CD DVDs The software or hardware configuration may E run correctly but be causing a problem Make sure the others do not hardware configuration matches your software s 9 needs Check the CD DVD s documentation Check the type of CD DVD you are using The drive supports DVD ROM DVD ROM DVD Video CD ROM CD DA CD Text Photo CD single multi session CD ROM Mode 1 Mode 2 CD ROM XA Mode 2 Form1 Form2 Enhanced CD CD EXTRA CD G Audio CD only Addressing Method 2 9 9 TROUBLESHOOTING
142. mportant inrural areas CAUTION Users should not attempt to make such connections them selves but should contact the appropriate electric inspection authority or electrician as appropriate 2 The user manual of analog equipment must contain the equipment 5 Ringer Equivalence Number REN and an explanation notice similar to the following The Ringer Equivalence Number REN of the modem which can vary For the REN of your modem refer to your modem 5 label 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 termina tion on an interface may consist of any combination of devices subject only to the requirement that the sum of the Ringer Equivalence Numbers of all the devices does not exceed 5 3 The standard connecting arrangement telephone jack type for this equipment is jack type s USOC RJ11C The IC registration number of the modem is shown below Canada 1353A L4AINT Notes for Users in Australia and New Zealand Modem warning notice for Australia Modems connected to the Australian telecoms network must have a valid Austel permit This modem has been designed to specifically configure to ensure compli ance with Austel standards when the country region selection is set to Australia The use of other country region setting while the modem is attached to the Australian PSTN would res
143. mputer is in Numeric mode you can switch temporarily to Arrow mode by pressing a shift key If the computer is in Arrow mode you can switch temporarily to Numeric mode by pressing a shift key Generating ASCII characters Not all ASCII characters can be generated using normal keyboard operation But you can generate these characters using their ASCII codes With the overlay on 1 Hold down Alt 2 Using the overlay keys type the ASCII code 3 Release Alt and the ASCII character appears on the display screen With the overlay off 1 Hold down Alt Fn 2 Using the overlay keys type the ASCII code 3 Release Alt Fn and the ASCII character appears on the display screen 5 9 QHVOSA3y User s Manual quvogAsy 5 10 Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes The computer s power resources include the universal AC adaptor and internal batteries This chapter gives details on making the most effective use of these resources including charging and changing batteries tips for saving battery power and power up modes Power conditions The computer s operating capability and battery charge status are affected by the power conditions whether a universal AC adaptor is connected whether a battery is installed and what the charge level is for the battery Table 6 1 Power conditions universal Battery Operates LED Battery green AC adaptor fully LED Battery green DCIN green connected c
144. n 0 3 9 ERROR Otherwise C 3 lt APPENDIX User s Manual Ln Monitor speaker volume This command sets speaker volume to low medium or high LO Low volume L1 Low volume Same as LO L2 Medium volume default L3 High volume Result Codes OK 0 1 2 3 ERROR Otherwise Mn Monitor speaker mode This command turns the speaker on or off Mo The speaker is off M1 The speaker is on until the modem detects the carrier signal default M2 The speaker is always on when modem is off hook M3 Speaker is on until the carrier is detected except when dialing Result Codes OK n 0 1 2 3 ERROR Otherwise Nn Modulation handshake 4 This command controls whether or not the local modem performs negotiated handshake at connection time with the remote modem when the communication speed of the two modems is different NO When originating or answering this is for handshake only at the communication standard specified by S37 and the ATB command N1 When originating or answering begin the handshake at the communication standard specified by S37 and the ATB command default During handshake a lower transmission speed may be selected Appendix Result Codes OK n 0 1 ERROR Otherwise Return on line to data mode 00 Instructs the modem to exit on line command mode and return to data mode see AT escape sequence O1 This command issues a retrain before returni
145. n on the power Let it cool longer and try again If the computer has reached room temperature and still does not start or if it starts but shuts down quickly contact your dealer If you have trouble turning on the computer with the universal AC adaptor con nected check the DC IN indicator Refer to Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes for more information Problem Procedure Universal AC adaptor doesn t power the computer DC IN indicator does not glow green Check the connections Make sure the cord is firmly connected to the computer and a power outlet Check the condition of the cord and terminals If the cord is frayed or damaged replace it If the terminals are soiled wipe them with cotton clean cloth If the universal AC adaptor still does not power the computer contact your dealer SNILOOHS3A18NO L TROUBLESHOOTING User s Manual Battery If you suspect a problem with the battery check the DC IN indicator as well as the Battery and Slim Select Bay indicators For information on indicators and battery operation see Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes Problem Battery doesn t power the computer Battery doesn t charge when the universal AC adaptor is attached Battery or Slim Select Bay indicator does not glow orange Battery doesn t power the computer as long as expected 9 6 Procedure The battery may be discharged Connect the universal AC a
146. nation settings for When press the power button and When close the lid 7 Click the OK button Data save in hibernation mode When you turn off the power in hibernation mode the computer takes a moment to save current memory data to the hard disk During this time the Disk indicator will light After you turn off the computer and memory is saved to the hard disk turn off the power to any peripheral devices 3 9 16 ONILL3E GETTING STARTED User s Manual CAUTION Do not turn the computer or devices back on immediately Wait a moment to let all capacitors fully discharge Standby mode If you have to interrupt your work you can turn off the power without exiting from your software Data is maintained in the computer s main memory When you turn on the power again you can continue working right where you left off CAUTIONS 1 2 Before entering Standby mode be sure to save your data Do not install or remove a memory module while the computer is in standby mode The computer or the module could be damaged Do not remove the battery pack while the computer is in standby mode unless the computer is connected to an AC power source Data in memory will be lost Jf you carry the computer on board an aircraft or into a hospital be sure to shut down the computer in hiberna tion mode or in shutdown mode to avoid radio signal interference Benefits of standby The standby feat
147. nce is entered This pause prevents the modem from interpreting the escape sequence as data The value of the escape sequence character may be changed using register 52 Repeat last command This command repeats the last command string entered Do not precede this command with an AT prefix or conclude it by pressing Enter C 1 lt APPENDIX User s Manual Answer command This command instructs the modem to go off hook and answer an incoming call Bn Communication standard setting This command determines the communication standard CCITT or Bell Selects CCITT 22 mode when the modem is at 1200 bps B1 Selects Bell 212A when the modem is at 1200 bps default B15 Selects V 21 when the modem is at 300 bps B16 Selects Bell 103J when the modem is at 300 bps default Result Codes OK n 0 1 15 16 ERROR Otherwise Dn Dial 2 This command instructs the modem to dial a telephone number Enter the telephone number and any modifiers after the ATD command Any digit or symbol 0 9 A B C D may be dialed as touch tone digits Characters such as spaces hyphens and parentheses do not count They are ignored by the modem but you may want to include them to make the number and modifiers easier to read The following may be used as phone number modifiers P Pulse dialing T Touch tone dialing default Pause during dialing Pause for time specified in Register
148. ndow 4 Select a resolution from the menu 8 23 OPTIONAL DEVICES User s Manual List of valid modes 1024 by 768 256 Colors 60 Hertz 1280 by 1024 256 Colors 60 Hertz 1400 by 1050 256 Colors 60 Hertz 640 by 480 High Color 16 bit 60 Hertz 720 by 480 High Color 16 bit 60 Hertz 720 by 576 High Color 16 bit 60 Hertz 800 by 600 High Color 16 bit 60 Hertz 1024 by 768 High Color 16 bit 60 Hertz 1280 by 1024 High Color 16 bit 60 Hertz xl Figure 8 27 Resolution menu i LINK IEEE1394 i LINK 1394 is used for high speed data transfer for a range of compatible devices such as m a a Digital video cameras Hard disk drives MO drives CD RW drives NOTE i LINK uses a four pin connector which does not carry electric current External devices will need their own power supply Precautions Make back up of your data before transferring it to the computer There is possibility that the original data will be damaged There is a particular risk that some frames will be deleted in the case of digital video transfer TOSHIBA assumes no liability for such loss of data Do not transfer data in areas where static electricity is easily generated or in areas subjected to electronic noise Data can be destroyed 8 24 Security lock Q If you are transferring data through an IEEE1394 hub do not connect or disconnect other de
149. ng regions When you purchase DVD Video media make sure it matches your drive otherwise it will not play properly Code Region Canada United States Japan Europe South Africa Middle East Southeast Asia East Asia Australia New Zealand Pacific Islands Central America South America Caribbean Russia Indian Subcontinent Africa North Korea Mongolia 6 China NOTE Use the WinDVD 4 application to view DVD Video discs CD R and DVD R discs can be written only once The recorded data cannot be erased or changed CD RW discs that can be recorded more than once Use either 1 2 or 4 multi speed CD RW discs or high speed 4 to 10 speed discs The write speed of the high speed CD RW discs is maximum 10 speed DVD RW RAM discs can be recorded more than once For information on loading and unloading discs and on the Mode Control buttons refer to the Using optical media drives and Audio Video controls section in the computer s user s manual 2 15 HNO User s Manual Slim Select Bay HDD adaptor Black You can increase your computer s data storage capacity by installing an optional integrated 2 1 2 HDD in the Slim Select Bay RELEASE LATCH THE GRAND Tour Figure 2 12 The Slim Select Bay HDD adaptor Black TOSHIBA Style Bay Bridge Media Adaptor Three types of memory a Smart Media a Memory Stick and a Compact Flash memory can be installed and used in the Bridge
150. ng to on line data mode This command issues a rate renegotiation before returning to on line data mode Result Codes OK n 0 1 3 ERROR Otherwise P Select pulse dialing This command configures the modem for pulse non touch tone dialing Dialed digits are pulsed until a T command or dial modifier is received Tone dial is the default setting Result code control Result codes are informational messages sent from the modem and displayed on your monitor Basic result codes are OK CONNECT RING NO CARRIER and ERROR The ATQ command allows the user to turn result codes on or off Qo Enables modem to send result codes to the computer de fault Q1 Disables modem from sending result codes to the computer Result Codes OK n 0 1 ERROR Otherwise 5 lt APPENDIX User s Manual T Select tone dialing This command instructs the modem to send DTMF tones while dialing Dialed digits are tone dialed until a P command or dial modifier is received This is the default setting Vn DCE response format This command controls whether result codes including call progress and negotiation progress messages are displayed as words or their numeric equivalents VO Displays result codes as digits V1 Displays result codes as text default Result Codes OK n 0 1 ERROR Otherwise Xn Result code selection call progress monitoring This command selects which result codes will be us
151. nly NoBC Noerror control protocol AT Command V90 V 90DialLineRate V90 sets the maximum V 90 downstream that the modem attempts to connect V90 0 V 90disabled 90 1 V 90enabled automatic speed selection maximum modem speed default xiauaaay APPENDIX E 4 User s Manual Appendix F Internal Modem Guide This appendix describes how to install and the remove the internal modem CAUTION Do not disassemble the computer beyond the steps described in this instruction or touch any components not specifically described Installing the internal modem NOTE The internal modem is preinstalled The following is for informa tion only To install the internal modem follow the procedures below Installing the modem board and jack To install the modem board and jack follow the steps below 1 Save your data and turn off the computer 2 Disconnect the AC adaptor and other peripheral devices 3 Turn the computer upside down and remove the battery pack 4 Remove one screw securing the Hard Disk Drive cover F 1 APPENDIX F User s Manual 5 Pull the guide plastic tab toward the direction shown by arrow then lift the HDD Be careful not to damage the connector PLASTIC TAB 6 Remove two screws which you use later to secure the modem board 7 Connect the modem board cable and seat the modem board 8 Secure the modem board with two screws removed in s
152. nsert diskettes in this slot Ejectbutton When a diskette is fully seated in the drive the eject button pops out To remove a diskette push in the eject button and the diskette pops out partially for removal CAUTION Check the Disk In Use indicator when you use the diskette drive Do not press the eject button or turn off the computer while the light is glowing Doing so could destroy data and damage the diskette or the drive NOTES 1 The external diskette drive should be placed on a flat horizontal surface when in use Do not set the drive on an incline greater than 20 while it is operating 2 Do not set anything on top of the diskette drive Slim Select Bay modules The Slim Select Bay can accommodate the following modules DVD ROM drive CD RW DVD ROM drive DVD R RW drive DVD Mult drive optional Slim Select Bay HDD adaptor or TOSHIBA Style Bay Bridge media adaptor DVD ROM drive Refer to the DVD ROM drive item in the Fixed optical media drive section for details CD DVD IN UsE INDICATOR EJECT HOLE EJECT BUTTON Figure 2 11 The DVD ROM drive 2 13 HNO THE GRAND Tour User s Manual CD RW DVD ROM drive Refer to the CD RW DVD ROM drive item in the Fixed optical media drive section for details NOTE The physical features of this drive are similar to those of the DVD ROM drive Refer to the illustration in the DVD ROM drive section CAUTION Check the Slim Select B
153. nt optical disc writing drives you may experience unexpected writing or rewriting errors due to disc quality or problems with hardware devices Also it is a good idea to make two or more copies of important data in case of undesired change or loss of the recorded contents 4 11 soisvg ONILVH3dO OPERATING Basics User s Manual Writing CD DVDs on DVD Multi drive You can use the DVD Multi drive to write data to either CD R RW or DV D R RW RAM discs The following applications for writing are supplied on CD ROM Drag n Drop CD licensed by Easy Systems Japan Ltd and DigiOn Inc MotionDV STUDIO DVDfunSTUDIO and DVD MovieAlbum licensed by Matsushita Electric Industrial Co Ltd Important message Before you write or rewrite to CD R RW or DVD R RW RAM disc read and follow all set up and operating instructions in this section If you fail to do so the DVD Multi drive may not function properly and you may fail to write or rewrite lose data or incur other damage Disclaimer TOSHIBA does not bear responsibility for the following Damage to any CD R RW or DVD R RW RAM disc that may be caused by writing or rewriting with this product Any change or loss of the recorded contents of CD R RW or DVD R RW RAM disc that may be caused by writing or rewriting with this product or for any business profit loss or business interruption that may be caused by the change or loss of the recorded contents Q D
154. o ignite or rupture Use only battery packs recommended by TOSHIBA as replacements Always make sure the battery pack is installed correctly and securely Otherwise a battery pack could fall out and possibly cause injury Charge the battery pack only in an ambient temperature between 5 and 35 degrees Celsius Otherwise the electrolyte solution might leak battery pack performance might deteriorate and the battery life might be shortened Be sure to monitor the remaining battery power If the battery pack and real time clock battery discharge completely Standby and Suspend will not function and data in memory will be lost Also the computer might register an incorrect time and date In this case connect the universal AC adaptor to recharge the batteries Never install or remove the battery pack without first turning off the power and disconnecting the universal AC adaptor Never remove the battery pack while the computer is in Suspend or Standby mode Data will be lost Note 1 Never remove the battery pack while the Wake up on LAN function is enabled Data will be lost Before you remove a battery pack disable the Wake up on LAN function To ensure the battery pack maintains maximum capacity operate the computer on battery power once a week until the battery pack is fully discharged Refer to the section Extending battery life in this chapter for procedures If the computer is continuously operated on AC power for an extended pe
155. ority is set in the TOSHIBA HW Setup program If any of the following conditions are present the self test failed The computer stops and does not proceed to display information or messages except the TOSHIBA logo Q Random characters appear on the screen and the system does not function normally The screen displays an error message Turn off the computer and check all cable connections as well as PC card and memory module connections If the test fails again contact your dealer Power When the computer is not plugged into an AC outlet the battery pack is the primary power source However your computer has a number of other power resources including intelligent power supply Real Time Clock battery These resources are interrelated and any one could affect apparent power problems This section provides check lists for AC power and the battery If you cannot resolve a problem after following them the cause could lie with another power resource In such case contact your dealer 9 4 Hardware and system checklist Overheating power down If the computer s internal temperature becomes too high the computer will automati cally shut down Problem Computer shuts down and DC IN indicator blinks orange AC power Procedure Leave the computer off until the computer reaches room temperature then turn it back on If the computer is still too warm the DC IN indicator will continue blinking when you tur
156. ory module Avoid the mat that generates static electricity CAUTION Use only memory modules approved by TOSHIBA CAUTION Do not try to install or remove a memory module under the following conditions You can damage the computer and the module Also data will be lost 1 The computer is turned on 2 The computer was shut down using the Stand by mode or Hiberna tion mode 3 Wake up on LAN is enabled NOTE Use a I bit Phillips screwdriver to remove and fasten screws Use oa an incorrect screwdriver can damage the screw heads Installing memory module Follow the steps below to install a memory module 1 8 6 Set the computer to boot mode and turn the computer s power off Make sure the Power indicator is off Remove universal AC adaptor and all cables connected to the computer Turn the computer upside down and remove the battery pack Refer to Removing the Battery Pack in chapter 6 Power and Power up Modes for the detail Memory expansion 4 Turn the computer to the normal position and open the display panel Tilt the display panel slightly beyond the upright position before removing the keyboard display 5 Put your fingers on the both ends of the keyboard brace and remove it carefully to the direction indicated with arrows KEYBORD BRACE Figure 8 5 Removing the keyboard brace 6 Remove three screws right and left at the both right and left end and in the upper middle of the keyboard fixing t
157. ountry region s key board layout your computer is configured with Keyboards for numerous languages are available There are five types of keys typewriter keys keypad overlay function keys soft keys and cursor control keys Typewriter keys The typewriter keys produce the upper and lower case letters numbers punctua tion marks and special symbols that appear on the screen There are some differences however between using a typewriter and using a computer keyboard Q Letters and numbers produced in computer text vary in width Spaces which are created by a space character may also vary depending on line justifica tion and other factors The lowercase el and the number one are not interchangeable on computers as they are on a typewriter The uppercase oh and the 0 zero are not interchangeable The Caps Lock function key locks only the alphabetic characters in upper case while the shift lock on a typewriter places all keys in the shifted position Q The Shift keys the Tab key and the BkSp backspace key perform the same function as their typewriter counterparts but also have special computer functions 5 1 QHVOSA3y THE KEYBOARD User s Manual F1 F12 function keys The function keys not to be confused with Fn are the 12 keys at the top of your keyboard These keys function differently from other keys EE e gt 5 0 vo Ao p m
158. ower without exiting from your software The contents of main memory is saved to the hard disk when you turn on the power again you can continue working right where you left off Refer to the Turning off the power section in Chapter 3 Getting Started for details 1 9 NOILONGOULN INTRODUCTION User s Manual Standby Utilities If you have to interrupt your work you can turn off the power without exiting from your software Data is main tained in the computer s main memory When you turn on the power again you can continue working right where you left off This section describes preinstalled utilities and tells how to start them For details on operations refer to each utility s online manual help files or read me files TOSHIBA PowerSaver To access this power savings management program open HW Setup TOSHIBA Controls TOSHIBA Console Fn esse DVD VideoPlayer the Control Panel and select the TOSHIBA Power Saver icon This program lets you customize your hardware settings according to the way you work with your computer and the peripherals you use To start the utility click the Windows Start button and click Control Panel In the Control Panel select the TOSHIBA HW Setup icon This utility has four sections to let you do the following Buttons Assign applications to the Internet button default setting is the browser and to the TOSHIBA Console button default setting is the TOSHIBA Conso
159. performance disclaimer xxviii PC card overheating eese nnn xxviii Chapter 1 Introduction Equipment checklist 1 1 1 1 eea s 1 1 DOCUMENTATION 1 2 gu dccem 1 2 Special featUres 5 eoe oreet ies edet 1 8 III ee seen e e 1 10 SI ra 1 11 Chapter 2 The Grand Tour Front with the display closed 2 1 2 2 Right Side 24 BACK SID eM 2 5 XV 2 7 Front with the display open 2 8 Systemindicaltors 2 10 Keyboard indicators 2 11 USB diskette drive 2 12 Slim Select Bay modules 2 13 DV D7ROM Em 2 13 CD RW DVD ROM drive 2 14 DVD R RW Give ei ie Mite 2 14 DVD
160. peripheral componentinterconnect An industry standard 32 bit bus peripheral device An I O device that is external to the central processor and or main memory such as a printer or a mouse pixel A picture element The smallest dot that can be made on a display or printer Also called a pel plug and play A capability with Windows that enables the system to automatically recognize connections of external devices and make the necessary configurations in the computer port The electrical connection through which the computer sends and receives data to and from devices or other computers Power Saver Utility ATOSHIBA utility that lets you set the parameters for various power saving functions printed circuit board PCB A hardware component of a processor to which integrated circuits and other components are attached The board itself is typically flat and rectangular and constructed of fiberglass to form the attachment surface program A set of instructions a computer can execute that enables it to achieve a desired result See also application prompt A message the computer provides indicating it is ready for or requires information or an action from you Glossary 11 AYVSSO15 GLOSSARY Radio frequency interference RFI shield R Radiofrequency interference shield A metal shield enclosing the printed circuit boards of the printer or computer to prevent radio and TV interference
161. preinstalled software from the Product Recovery CD ROM NOTE All users should be sure to read the section Starting up for the first time Setting up your work space Establishing a comfortable work site is important for you and your computer A poor work environment or stressful work habits can result in discomfort or serious injury from repetitive strain to your hands wrists or other joints Proper ambient conditions should also be maintained for the computer s operation This section discusses the following topics General conditions Placement of the computer Seating and posture Lighting Work habits 3 1 931316 5NILL3E GETTING STARTED User s Manual General conditions In general if you are comfortable so is your computer but read the following to make sure your work site provides a proper environment Q Make sure there is adequate space around the computer for proper ventilation Make sure the AC power cord connects to an outlet that is close to the computer and easily accessible Q The temperature should be 5 to 35 degrees Centigrade 41 to 95 degrees Fahrenheit and the relative humidity should be 20 to 80 percent Q Avoid areas where rapid or extreme changes in temperature or humidity may occur Keep the computer free of dust moisture and exposure to direct sunlight Q Keep the computer away from heat sources such as electric heaters Do not use the computer near liqui
162. previews However if an application other than WinDVD is running the preview might not display properly To ensure proper display of previews do not start other applications while you are editing DVD R RW RAM disc Do not change the resolution or the number of screen colors while MotionDV STUDIO DVDfunSTUDIO or DVD MovieAlbumisrunning Although the online manual and Help files indicate that JPEG files can be used in fact they cannot be used 8cm 3 15 DVD R RW discs cannotbeuse with DVDfunSTUDIO DVDfunSTUDIO cannot make DVD Audio VideoCD and miniDVD DVD R RW discs cannot be written in VR format It may take several hours for DVDfunSTUDIO to convert video to MPEG format and several hours more to save the MPEG file to a DVD Multi drive In order to write to a DVD RW disc that has already been written to using DVDfunSTUDIO you will first have to delete all of the data with Drag n Drop CDorsimilarsoftware You will need atleast 20 GB of empty hard disk space to write to a DVD R RW disc You cannot record in DVD Video format on a DVD RAM disc You will need to formata DVD RAM for UDF2 0 using a formatting tool before you write to DVD RAM using DVD MovieAlbum You cannot edit DVD RAM video data that has copyright protection using DVD MovieAlbum You can add PAL format images only to a PAL type DVD RAM and NTSC formatimages only to an NTSC type DVD RAM You cannot convert a PAL format DVD RAM to NTSC formator an NTS
163. r If the computer s power is off you can press this button to turn on the computer s power and launch the browser automati cally in one step Press this button to launch an application automatically The default is TOSHIBA Console Press this button to set your display device to TV Video out Press it again to return to LCD The speakers emit sound generated by your software as well as audio alarms such as low battery condition generated by the system Press the power button to turn the computer s power on and off A Touch Pad located in the center of the palm rest is us to control the on screen pointer Refer to the Using the Touch Pad section in Chapter 4 Operating Basics ed Control buttons below the DVD Multi let you select menu items or manipulate text and graphics designated by the on screen pointer 2 9 HNO THE GRAND Tour User s Manual System indicators ah DIGITAL Q 0 CD DVD Derma DCIN15V Power BATTERY Disk Sum SELECT Aupio CD DVD Digital Audio 1 ahh DIGITAL DC IN 15V _ Power b Battery d Bay Figure 2 7 System indicators The CD DVD indicator glows in green when reproducing CD DVD This LED does not light usually and is locked not to light Press the Mode control button for four seconds to unlock Then CD DVD indicator is set to light as default Every time you press the Mode control button lighting
164. r an extended period more than a month the battery may fail to retain a charge It may not function efficiently over the expected life of the battery and the Battery indicator may not indicate a low battery condition Real Time Clock battery The Real Time Clock RTC battery provides power for the internal real time clock and calendar It also maintains the system configuration If the RTC battery becomes completely discharged the system loses this data and the real time clock and calendar stop working The following message appears when you turn on the power RTC battery is low or CMOS checksum is inconsistent Press 1 key to set Date Time 6 4 Care and use of the battery pack CAUTION The computer s RTC battery is lithium ion battery and should be replaced only by your dealer or by a TOSHIBA service representative The battery can explode if not properly replaced used handled or disposed of Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations Care and use of the battery pack The battery pack is a vital component of portable computing Taking proper care of it will help ensure longer operating time on battery power as well as a longer life for your battery pack Follow the instructions in this section carefully to ensure safe operation and maximum performance Safety precautions Mishandling of batteries can cause death serious injury or property damage Carefully observe the following adv
165. r body are primary factors in reducing work strain Refer to the following tips and to figure 3 1 BELOW EYE LEVEL 90 ANGLES Foot REST Figure 3 1 Posture and positioning of the computer Place your chair so that the keyboard is at or slightly below the level of your elbow You should be able to type comfortably with your shoulders relaxed Your knees should be slightly higher than your hips If necessary use a foot rest to raise the level of your knees to ease pressure on the back of your thighs Q Adjust the back of your chair so it supports the lower curve of your spine Sit straight so that your knees hips and elbows form approximately 90 degree angles when you work Do not slump forward or lean back too far 3 3 16 ONILL3E GETTING STARTED User s Manual Lighting Proper lighting can improve legibility of the display and reduce eye strain Q Position the computer so that sunlight or bright indoor lighting does not reflect off the screen Use tinted windows shades or other screen to eliminate sun glare Q Avoid placing the computer in front of bright light that could shine directly in your eyes Q If possible use soft indirect lighting in your computer work area Use a lamp to illuminate your documents or desk but be sure to position the lamp so that it does not reflect off the display or shine in your eyes Work habits A key to avoiding discomfort or inju
166. r computer so that power turns off automatically when you the display panel When you open the panel power turns on in Standby or Hibernation mode but not in boot mode close NOTE If the panel power off function is enabled and you use Shut down Windows do not close the display until the shut down function is completed System Auto Off This feature turns the system off automatically if it is not used for a set duration The system shuts down in Standby mode or Hibernation mode in Windows s3ao N H3MOd User s Manual df 33MOgd H3MOgd 6 16 Chapter 7 HW Setup and Passwords This chapter explains how to use TOSHIBA HW Setup program to configure your computer and how to set passwords HW Setup TOSHIBA HW Setup lets you configure settings for Display Boot Priority Keyboard USB LAN General Password Device Config and Parallel Printer NOTE If the supervisor password is set access to the TOSHIBA HW Setup program can be prevented when the user password is used to log on to the computer Accessing HW Setup To run HW Setup click start click Control Panel and select TOSHIBA HW Setup HW Setup window The HW Setup window contains the following tabs Display Boot Priority Keyboard USB LAN General Password Device Config and Parallel Printer There are also three buttons OK Cancel and Apply OK Accepts your changes and closes the HW Setup window Canc
167. r other object Never step on it Never try to charge the battery pack in any manner other than that described in the user s manual Never connect the battery pack to a plug socket or to a automobile s cigarette lighter socket It may rupture or ignite Use only the battery pack supplied with the computer or other device or an battery pack approved by the computer or device s manufacturer Battery packs have different voltages and terminal polarities Use of an improper battery could cause smoke fire or rupture of the battery pack Never subject a battery pack to heat such as storage near a heat source Exposure to heat can cause the battery pack to ignite explode or leak caustic liquid and cause death or serious injury It could also fail or malfunction causing data loss Never expose the battery pack to abnormal shock vibration or pressure The battery pack s internal protective device will fail causing it to overheat explode ignite or leak caustic liquids possibly resulting in death or serious injury Never let a battery pack become wet A wet battery pack will overheat ignite or rupture possibly resulting in death or serious injury Warning 1 4 6 6 Never allow caustic electrolyte fluid leaked from a battery pack to contact your eyes skin or clothing If caustic electrolyte fluid should contact your eyes immediately wash your eyes with large amounts of running water and seek medical attention to help prevent eye damag
168. re 3 4 Opening the display Turning on the power This section describes how to turn on the power NOTE After you turn on the power for the first time do not turn it off until you have set up the operating system Refer to the section Starting up for the first time in this chapter 1 Open the display 3 6 Starting up for the first time 2 Press and hold the computer s power button for two or three seconds Figure 3 5 Turning on the power Starting up for the first time When you first turn on the power the computer s initial screen is the Microsoft Windows XP Startup Screen Logo Follow the on screen directions for each screen During setup you can click the Back button to return to the previous screen Be sure to read the Windows End User License Agreement display carefully NOTE Be sure to read the License Agreement carefully Turning off the power The power can be turned off in one of the following modes Shut down Boot Hibernation or Standby mode Shut Down mode Boot mode When you turn off the power in Shut Down mode no data is saved and the computer will boot to the operating system s main screen 1 Ifyou have entered data save it to the hard disk or to a diskette 2 Make sure all disk activity has stopped then remove the CD DVD ROM or diskette CAUTION Make sure the Disk Slim Select Bay and Slim Select Bay s module indicators are off If you turn off the power while a disk i
169. rial could be damaged Pressure or impact damage Do not apply heavy pressure to the computer or subject it to strong impact Excessive pressure or impact can cause damage to computer components or otherwise cause malfunctions xxvii User s Manual Central Processing Unit CPU Performance Disclaimer CPU Performance in your computer product may vary from specifications under the following conditions use of certain peripheral products use of battery power instead of AC power use of certain multimedia games or videos with special effects use of complex modeling software such as high end computer aided design application use of computer in areas with low air puressure 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 35 C 41 F to 95 F or gt 25 C 77 F at high altitude all temperature reference are approximate Under some conditions your computer product may automatically shut down This is anormal 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 strage medium For optimum performance use your computer product only under recommended conditions Read additional restrictions under Environmental Requirements defined in the Appendix A Contact TOSHIBA Service and
170. ridge media adaptor from the case follow the steps below 1 2 3 Turn the Bridge media adaptor with case upside down and remove one screw Slide the latch in the direction of the arrow shown below Push the Bridge media adaptor up from the bottom and lift it out TOSHIBA Style Bay Bridge media adaptor SmartMedia This slot accommodates 3 3 SmartMedia RAM from 2 MB to 128 MB You cannot use SmartMedia that does not conform to SSFDC specifications Operation of SmartMedia developed after the computer was manufactured is not guaranteed Q After you finish using SmartMedia return it to its case which is resistant to static electricity Write protection SmartMedia can be write protected to safeguard your data To write protect SmartMedia apply a seal to the write protect area To write enable remove the seal Do not use the standard Windows format because your camera or other device might not be able to read it Formatting destroys all data on the card so be sure it contains no data you want to keep Do not reuse write protect seal that has been removed A reused seal might peel off in the computer or device and cause a malfunction Inserting 1 To insert SmartMedia turn the card so that the connector metal area faces up 2 Push the card into the slot until it locks into place NOTE If Windows does not recognize a SmartMedia card try removing the card and inserting it again Be
171. riod more than a week the battery might fail to retain a charge It might not function efficiently over the expected life of the battery pack and the Battery indicator might not indicate a low battery condition After the battery pack is charged avoid leaving the universal AC adaptor connected and the computer turned off for more than a few hours at a time Continuing to charge a fully charged battery pack can damage the battery 6 7 s3ao N POWER AND Power Up User s Manual Charging the batteries When the power in the battery pack becomes low the Battery indicator flashes orange indicating that only a few minutes of battery power remain If you continue to use the computer while the Battery indicator flashes the computer enables Hibernation mode so you don t lose data and automatically turns off NOTE The computer enters Hibernate mode only if Hibernation is enabled in two places in TOSHIBA Power Saver the Hibernate window and the Battery Alarm item of the Alarm window You must recharge a battery pack when it becomes discharged Procedures To recharge a battery pack while it is installed in the computer connect the universal AC adaptor to the DC IN socket and plug the other end into a working outlet The Battery indicator glows orange when the battery is being charged CAUTION Use only the computer connected to an AC power source or the optional TOSHIBA B
172. rmware bit Derived from binary digit the basic unit of information used by the computer It is either zero or one Eight bits is one byte See also byte Bluetooth A short range radio technology designed to simplify wireless communication among computers communication devices and the Internet board A circuit board An internal card containing electronic compo nents called chips which perform a specific function or increase the capabilities of the system boot Short for bootstrap A program that starts or restarts the computer The program reads instructions from a storage device into the computer s memory bps Bits per second Typically used to describe the data transmission speed of a modem buffer The portion of the computer s memory where data is temporarily stored Buffers often compensate for differences in the rate of flow from one device to another bus An interface for transmission of signals data or electric power byte The representation of a single character A sequence of eight bits treated as a single unit also the smallest addressable unit within the system C cache memory High speed memory which stores data that increases processor speed and data transfer rate When the CPU reads data from main memory it stores a copy of this data in cache memory The next time the CPU needs that same data it looks for it in the cache memory rather than the main memory which saves time T
173. rnal monitor to the computer is attached firmly If problems persist contact your dealer i LINK IEEE1394 Problem i LINK device does notfunction Modem Procedure Make sure the cable is securely connected to the computer and to the device Make sure the device s power is turned on Reinstall the drivers Open the Windows Control Panel and double click the Add Hardware icon Follow the on screen directions Restart Windows If problems persist contact your dealer Refer to the online help files for Appendix C and D Problem Communication software can t initialize modem You can hear a dial tone but can t make a call Procedure Make sure the computer s internal modem settings are correct Refer to Phone and Modem Properties in the Control Panel If the call is going through a PBX machine make sure the communication application s tone dial detection feature is disabled 9 21 SNILOOHS3A18NO L TROUBLESHOOTING User s Manual You place a call but a connection can t be made After making a call you can t hear a ring Communication is cut off unexpectedly A CONNECT display is quickly replaced by NO CARRIER Character display becomes garbled duringa communication You an incoming call 9 22 You can also use the ATX command Refer to the online help files for Appendix C AT Commands Make sure the settings are correct in
174. rol your system configuration control keys A key or sequence of keys you enter from the keyboard to initiate a particular function within a program controller Built in hardware and software that controls the functions of a specific internal or peripheral device e g keyboard controller co processor A circuit built into the processor that is dedicated to intensive math calculations CPS Characters Per Second Typi cally used to indicate the transmission speed of a printer CPU Central Processing Unit The portion of the computer that interprets and executes instructions CRT Cathode Ray Tube A vacuum tube in which beams projected on a fluorescent screen producing luminous spots An example is the television set cursor A small blinking rectangle or line that indicates the current position on the display screen D data Information thatis factual measurable or statistical that a computer can process store or retrieve data bits A data communications parameter controlling the number of bits binary digits used to make up a byte If data bits 7 the computer can generate 128 unique characters If data bits 8 the computer can generate 256 unique characters DC Direct Current Electric current that flows in one direction This type of power is usually supplied by batteries default The parameter value automatically selected by the system when you or the program do not provide instructions
175. rop CD once 4 16 Data Verification 4 17 Video DVD R RW RAM 4 17 4 19 CDIDV pr 4 19 BITE 4 19 Modem 4 20 Region selection 4 20 E 4 21 GC OMIMOCTING aie ass TRE 4 22 4 23 Wireless communications eese 4 23 Wireless LAN E 4 23 elele TI cc E E vans T A A E 4 24 Bluetooth wireless technology 4 24 Wireless communication switch 4 25 Wireless communication Indicator 4 25 4 26 Connecting LAN 4 26 Disconnecting LAN cable 4 27 Cleaning the computer 4 27 Moving the computer 4 28 Heat dispersal aenean 4 28 Chapter 5 The Keyboard Typewriter keys nnne nnne nannte 5 1 F1 F12 function keys
176. rrect 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 into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Q Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help WARNING Only peripherals complying with the FCC class B limits may be attached to this equipment Operation with non compliant peripher als 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 external monitor port USB port IEEE1394 port parallel 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 FCC conditions This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Contact Address TOSHIBA America Information Systems Inc 9740 Irvine Boulevard Irvine California926 18 1697 Telephone 949 583 3000 EU Declaration of Conformity information TOSHIBA declares that the product PS245 conform
177. rred to in this manual as the battery pack You can purchase additional battery packs for extended use of the computer away from an AC power source 6 3 s3ao N H3MOd POWER AND Power Up User s Manual Before you remove the battery pack set the computer to Hibernation mode or save your data and shut down the computer Do not change the battery pack while the universal AC adaptor is connected CAUTIONS 1 The battery pack is a lithium ion battery which can explode if not properly replaced used handled or disposed of Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations Use only batteries recom mended by TOSHIBA as replacements 2 Do not remove the battery pack while the computer is in Standby mode Data is stored in RAM so if the computer loses power it will be lost When the com puter is powered off in Standby mode and the universal AC adaptor is not connected the battery pack supplies power to maintain data and program in memory If the battery pack is completely discharged Standby mode does not function and the computer loses all data in memory To ensure that the battery pack maintains its maximum capacity operate the computer on battery power at least once a month until the battery pack is fully discharged Refer to Extending battery life in this chapter for procedures If the computer is continuously operated on AC power through a universal AC adaptor fo
178. rsal AC adaptor provides power to the system and recharges the batteries when they are low It comes with a detachable power cord Because it is universal it can receive a range of AC voltage from 100 to 240 volts however the output current varies among different models Using the wrong model can damage your computer See the universal AC adaptor section in Chapter 2 The Grand Tour Available in three sizes e 27 94GB 30 0billionbytes e 3726GB 40 0billion bytes e 55 88 GB 60 0billion bytes Accommodates either 3 1 2 1 44 megabyte or 720 kilobyte diskettes It connects to a USB port Some models are equipped with a full size DVD ROM drive module that lets you run either 12 cm 4 72 or 8 cm 3 15 CD DVDs without using an adaptor It runs DVD ROMs at maximum 8 speed and CD ROMs at maximum 24 speed A Mode Control button turns power to the fixed DVD ROM drive on and off so you can use the drive as a stand alone audio CD player See Chapter 4 Operating Basics for details The drive supports the following formats e DVD ROM DVD Video e CD DA e CD Text e Photo CD single multi session e CD ROM Mode 1 Mode 2 CD ROM XA Mode2 Forml Form2 e Enhanced CD CD EXTRA e CD G AudioCDonly e Addressing Method 2 1 3 NOILONGOULN INTRODUCTION User s Manual CD RW DVD ROM 1 4 drive DVD R RW drive DVD Multi drive Some models are equipped with a full size CD RW DVD ROM drive module th
179. ry from repetitive strain is to vary your activi ties If possible schedule a variety of tasks into your work day If you must spend long periods at the computer finding ways to break up the routine can reduce stress and improve your efficiency Q Sit in a relaxed posture Good positioning of your chair and equipment as described earlier can reduce tension in your shoulders or neck and ease back strain Q Vary your posture frequently Q Occasionally stand up and stretch or exercise briefly Exercise and stretch your wrists and hands a number of times during the day Frequently look away from the computer and focus your eyes on a distant object for several seconds for example 30 seconds every 15 minutes Take frequent short breaks instead of one or two long breaks for example two or three minutes every half hour Q Have your eyes examined regularly and visit a doctor promptly if you suspect you might be suffering from a repetitive strain injury A number of books are available on ergonomics and repetitive strain injury or repetitive stress syndrome For more information on these topics or for pointers on exercises for such stress points as hands and wrists please check with your library or book vendor Also refer to the computer s nstruction Manual for Safety amp Comfort 3 4 Connecting the AC adaptor Connecting the universal AC adaptor Attach the universal AC adaptor when you need to charge the battery or you
180. s This option enbles wireless LAN functions in computers that do not have wireless preinstalled It is installed by dealers only Two types of Wireless LAN kit are prepared Wireless LAN Kit for IEEE 802 1 1 Standard Revision B and Wireless LAN Kit for IEEE 802 11 Standard Revision A and B Slim Select Bay options The following modules can be installed in the Slim Select Bay The user can select eithera DVD ROM drive aCD RW DVD ROM drive a DVD R RW drive aDVD Multi drive a Slim Select Bay HDD adaptor or a TOSHIBA Style Bay Bridge media adaptor to be preinstalled as a standard device All other modules are options DVD ROM Black CD RW DVD ROM Black DVD R RW drive Black DVD Multi Black SlimSelect Bay HDD adaptor Hard disk drive TOSHIBA Style Bay Bridge media adaptor Refer to the Features section for details Refer to the Features section for details Refer to the Features section for details Refer to the Features section for details An adaptor lets you install an optional HDD described in Chapter 8 Optional Devices You can increase your computer s data storage capacity with an additional 30GB 27 94 billion bytes 40 GB 37 26 billion bytes and 60 GB 55 89 billion bytes hard disk drive in the Slim Select Bay HDD adaptor This adaptor lets you install an optional Bridge media Memory Stick Smart Media Compact Flash memory adaptor described in Chapter 8 Optional Devices Chapter 2
181. s This is also known as MNP reliable mode N3 V 42 MNP or buffered default The modem attempts to connect in V 42 error control mode If this fails it attempts to connect in MNP mode If this fails it connects in buffer mode and continues operation This is also known as V 42 MNP auto reliable mode same as amp Q5 N4 V 42 or disconnect The modem attempts to connect in V 42 error control mode If this fails the modem disconnects N5 V 42 MNP or buffered same as N3 N7 V 42 MNP or buffered same as N3 Result Codes OK n 0 1 2 3 4 5 7 ERROR Otherwise Local flow control selection Disable flow control Q1 XON XOFF software flow control Q3 CTS RTS to DTE default Result Codes OK n 0 1 3 ERROR Otherwise C 11 lt APPENDIX User s Manual Wn Protocol result code WO Disable protocol result code appended to DCE speed W1 Enable protocol result code appended to DCE speed default Result Codes OK n 0 1 ERROR Otherwise B View numbers in blacklist Cn C 12 If blacklisting is in effect this command displays the numbers for which the last call attempted in the past two hours failed The ERROR result code appears in regions that do not require blacklisting Data compression control This command determines the operation of V 42bis and MNP class 5 data compression On line changes do not take effect until a discon nect occurs first C0
182. s Universal AC adaptor Computer Built in Modem 100 240 volts AC 50 or 60 hertz cycles per second 15VDC 5 0amperes Networkcontrolunit NCU Type of NCU Type of line Type of dialing Control command Monitor function AA Telephone line analog only Pulse Tone AT commands EIA 578 commands Computer s speaker XIGNaddy APPENDIX A User s Manual Communication specifications Communication system Communication protocol Communication speed Transmitting level Receiving level Input output impedance Error correcting Data compression Power supply A 2 Data Full duplex Fax Half duplex Data ITU T Rec V 21 V 22 V 22bis V 32 FormerCCITT IN 32bis V 34 V 90 Bell 103 212A Fax ITU T Rec V 17 V 29N 27ter FormerCCITT IN 2 ch2 Data transmission and reception 300 1200 2400 4800 7200 9600 12000 14400 16800 19200 21600 24000 26400 28800 31200 33600bps Data reception only with V 90 28000 29333 30666 32000 33333 34666 36000 37333 38666 40000 41333 42666 44000 45333 46666 48000 49333 50666 52000 53333 54666 56000bps Fax 2400 4800 7200 9600 12000 14400 bps 10dBm 10to 40dBm 600 ohms 30 MNPclass 4 and ITU T V 42 MNPclass 5 and ITU T V 42bis 3 3V supplied by computer Appendix B Display Controller and Modes Display controller The display controller interprets software commands into hardware commands that turn particular pels on or off The
183. s being accessed you can lose data or damage the disk 3 7 16 ONILL3E GETTING STARTED User s Manual 3 Clickstartthenclick Turn Off Computer From the Turn Off Computer menu select Turn Off 4 Turn offthe power to any peripheral devices CAUTION Do not turn the computer or devices back on immediately Wait a moment to let all capacitors fully discharge Hibernation mode The hibernation feature saves the contents of memory to the hard disk when the computer is turned off The next time the computer is turned on the previous state is restored The hibernation feature does not save the status of peripheral devices CAUTIONS 1 Save your data While entering hibernation mode the computer saves the contents of memory to the HDD However for safety sake it is best to save your data manually 2 Data will be lost if you remove the battery or discon nect the universal AC adaptor before the save is completed Wait for the Disk indicator to go out 3 Do not install or remove a memory module while the computer is in hibernation mode Data will be lost Benefits of hibernation The hibernation feature provides the following benefits Q Saves data to the hard disk when the computer automatically shuts down because of a low battery NOTE For the computer to shut down in hibernation mode the hiberna tion feature must be enabled in two places in TOSHIBA Power Saver the Hibernate window and the Bat
184. s off hook an swer In originate mode the timer is reset upon detection of an answer tone if allowed by county restriction The timer also specifies the wait for silence time for the dial modifier in seconds 57 is not associated with the W dial modifier Range 1 255 Default 50 Units seconds S8 Comma pause time This register sets the time in seconds that the modem must pause when it encounters a comma in the dial command string In some countries regions S8 will set both wait before dialing and comma pause time Range 0 255 Default 2 Units seconds 11 DTMF dialing speed This register determines the dialing speed which is prefixed for each country region Range 50 255 Default 95 Units 001 seconds 12 Escape guard time D 4 This register sets the value in 20 millisecond increments for the required pause after the escape sequence Range 0 255 Default 50 Units 02 seconds Appendix 37 Dial line rate 537 0 default 37 1 537 2 37 3 537 4 37 5 37 6 S37 7 537 8 37 9 37 10 537 11 37 12 37 13 537 14 537 15 37 16 37 17 37 18 37 19 maximum modem speed reserved 1200 75 bps 300 bps reserved 1200 bps 2400 bps 4800 bps 7200 bps 9600 bps 12000 bps 14400 bps 16800 bps 19200 bps 21600 bps 24000 bps 26400 bps 28800 bps 31200 bps 33600 bps D 5 XlaNaddy APPENDIX D User s Manual AT command set result codes The following tab
185. s to the following Standards Supplementary Information The product complies with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive 73 23 EEC the EMC Directive 89 336 EEC and or the R amp TTE Directive 1999 05 EEC This product is carrying the CE Mark in accordance with the related European Directives Responsible for CE Marking is TOSHIBA Europe Hammfelddamm 8 41460 Neuss Germany VCCI Class B Information CORBIS VCCI ORB CT CORB LTWETA GASNOe SSS 5 SHOT CEMBVET AAS II GED TIELUY RUSE LTR SL Modem warning notice Conformity Statement The equipment has been approved to Commission Decision 21 for pan European single terminal connection to the Public Switched Telephone Network PSTN However due to differences between the individual PSTNs provided in different countries regions the approval does not of itself give an unconditional assurance of successful operation on every PSTN network termination point In the event of problems you should contact your equipment supplier in the first instance Network Compatibility Statement This product is designed to work with and is compatible with the following networks It has been tested to and found to conform with the additional require ments conditional in EG 201 121 Germany ATAAB ANO005 AN006 AN007 AN009 ANO010 and DE03 04 05 08 09 12 14 17 Greec
186. se hot keys the current setting will be displayed for two seconds by an icon You can also change this setting through the Monitor brightness item of the Power Save Mode window in Power Saver 5 5 QHVOSA3y THE KEYBOARD User s Manual LCD Display Brightness Pressing Fn F7 increases the display brightness in increments When you press these hot keys the current setting will be displayed for two seconds by a pop up icon You can also change this setting through the Monitor brightness item of the Power Save Mode window in Power Saver NOTES 1 The brightness level is always set at the maximum value for about 18 seconds when the LCD turns on After 18 seconds the brightness level will appear at the Power Save Mode setting or you can change it manually 2 Display clarity increases with the brightness level Wireless setting If your computer has both Bluetooth and wireless LAN functions you can press Fn F8 to select which type of wireless communication you want to use When you press these hot keys a dialog box will appear Continue holding down Fn and press F8 to change the setting If wireless communication is turned off Disabled Wireless Communication Switch will be displayed NOTE If no wireless communication device is installed no dialog box will not appear Touch Pad Pressing Fn F9 in a windows environment enables or disables the Touch Pad function When you press these ho
187. smission and run length encoding RLE support F fast infrared An industry standard that enables cableless infrared serial data transfer at speeds of up to 4 Mbps file A collection of related informa tion a file can contain data programs or both firmware A set of instructions built into the hardware which controls and directs a microprocessor s activities fixed disk See hard disk floppy disk See diskette floppy disk drive FDD An electro mechanical device that reads and writes to floppy disks See also diskette Fn esse A TOSHIBA utility that lets you assign functions to hot keys folder An icon in Windows used to store documents or other folders format The process of readying a blank disk for its first use Formatting establishes the structure of the disk that the operating system expects before it writes files or programs onto the disk function keys The keys labeled F1 through F12 that tell the computer to perform certain functions G gigabyte GB A unit of data storage equal to 1024 megabytes See also megabyte graphics Drawings pictures or other images such as charts or graphs to present information H hard disk A non removable disk usually referred to as drive C The factory installs this disk and only a trained engineer can remove it for servicing Also called fixed disk hard disk drive HDD An electromechanical device that reads and writes a hard disk
188. son calling your modem will hear a short burst of ringing before the modem answers This confirms that the call has been successfully switched through the network b caller identification information which occurs between the first and second ring cadences is not destroyed The preferred method of dialing is to use DTMF tones ATDT as this is faster and more reliable than pulse decadic dialing If for some reason you must use decadic dialing your communications program must be set up to record numbers using the following translation table as this modem does not implement the New Zealand Reverse Dialing standard Numberto bedialed 0123456789 Number to program into computer 0987654321 Note that where DTMF dialing is used the numbers should be entered normally The transmit level from this device is set at a fixed level and because of this there may be circumstances where the performance is less than optimal Before reporting such occurrences as faults please check the line with a standard Telepermitted telephone and only report a fault if the phone performance is impaired Itis recommended that this equipment be disconnected from the Telecom line during electrical storms When relocating the equipment always disconnect the Telecom line connec tion before the power connection and reconnect the power first This equipment may not be compatible with Telecom Distinctive Alert ca dences and services such as Fax Ability
189. ster determines the number of rings the modem will count before automatically answering a call Enter 0 zero if you do not want the modem to automatically answer at all When disabled the modem can only answer with an ATA command Range 0 255 Default 0 Units rings Ring counter This register is read only The value of S1 is incremented with each ring If no ring occurs over a six second interval this register is cleared Range 0 225 Default 0 Units rings AT escape character user defined This register determines the ASCII values used for an escape se quence The default is the character The escape sequence allows the modem to exit data mode and enter command mode when on line Values greater than 127 disable the escape sequence Range 0 255 ASCII decimal Default 43 Units ASCII Command line termination character user defined This register determines the ASCII values as the carriage return character This character is used to end command lines and result codes Range 0 127 ASCII decimal Default 13 carriage return Units ASCH Appendix D S4 Response formatting character user defined This register determines the ASCII value used as the line feed charac ter The modem uses a line feed character in command mode when it responds to the computer Range 0 127 ASCII decimal Default 10 line feed Units ASCII 55 Command line editing character user defined This register sets the ch
190. such as adhesive tape used in 9 or screws removed and dropped in the computer 2 When seating the keyboard at the original position be sure to return the flexible printed circuit board under the metal sheet if the flexible printed circuit board was dragged out while removing the keyboard 13 Seat the keyboard brace in the original position 14 Install the battery pack as described in Chapter 6 Power and Power up Modes 15 Turn the power on and make sure the added memory is recognized Open System Properties in the Control Panel and click the General tab Removing memory module To remove the memory module make sure the computer is in boot mode then 1 sure the power is off and all cables are disconnected from the computer 2 Turn the computer upside down and remove the battery 3 Follow the instructions 4 through 9 in Installing memory module to appear memory module 4 Push the latches to the outside to release the module A spring will force one end of the module up 5 Pinchthe module by the sides and pull it out CAUTIONS 1 If you use the computer for a long time the memory modules and the circuits locating close to the memory modules will become hot In this case let them cool to room temperature before you replace them Or you will get burnt if you touch any of them 2 Do not touch the connectors on the memory module or on the computer Debris on the connectors may cause memory access problems
191. t keys the current setting will change and be displayed as an icon 5 6 Windows special keys Fn Sticky key You can use the TOSHIBA Accessibility Utility to make the Fn key sticky that is you can press it once release it and they press F number key To start the TOSHIBA Accessibility Utility click start point to All Programs point to TOSHIBA Utilities and click Accessibility Windows special keys The keyboard provides two keys that have special functions in Windows one activates the start menu and the other has the same function as the secondary mouse button My This key activates the Windows start menu This key has the same function as the secondary mouse button Keypad overlay Your computer s keyboard does not have an independent numeric keypad but its numeric keypad overlay functions like one The keys in the center of the keyboard with gray letters make up the numeric keypad overlay The overlay provides the same functions as the numeric keypad on the 101 102 key enhanced keyboard in figure 5 2 Turning on the overlays The numeric keypad overlay can be used for numeric data input or cursor and page control Arrow mode To turn on the Arrow mode press Fn F10 The Arrow mode F10 indicator lights Now try cursor and page control using the keys shown in figure 5 2 Press Fn F10 again to turn off the overlay 5 7 THE KEYBOARD User s Manual
192. t write while virus check software is running Wait for it to finish then disable virus detection programs including any software that checks files automatically in the background Do not use hard disk utilities including those intended to enhance HDD access speed They may cause unstable operation and damage data Write from the computer s HDD to the CD Do not try to write from shared devices such as a LAN server or any other network device Writing with software other than Drag n Drop CD has not been confirmed Therefore operation with other software cannot be guaranteed When writing or rewriting Note the following when you write orrewrite a CD R or CD RW a Always copy data from the HDD to the CD Do not use cut and paste The original data will be lost if there is a write error Do not perform any of the following actions Operate the computer for any other function including use of a mouse or Touch Pad closing opening the LCD panel Start a communication application such as a modem Apply impact or vibration to the PC Install remove or connect external devices including the following card SD card USB devices external display i LINK devices optical digital devices Use the CD MP3 control buttons to reproduce music and voice Writing CD DVDs on DVD R RW drive Open the optical media drive Ifthe media is poor in quality dirty or damaged writing or rewriting errors may occur
193. te and the computer will be rebooted TOSHIBA support TOSHIBA support If you require any additional help using your computer or if you are having problems operating the computer you may need to contact TOSHIBA for additional technical assistance Before you call Some problems you experience may be related to software or the operating system it is important to investigate other sources of assistance first Before contacting TOSHIBA try the following Q Review troubleshooting sections in the documentation for software and peripheral devices Q Ifaproblem occurs when you are running software applications consult the software documentation for troubleshooting suggestions Call the software company s technical support for assistance Consult the dealer you purchased your computer and or software from They are your best sources for current information and support Where to write If you are still unable to solve the problem and suspect that it is hardware related write to TOSHIBA at the nearest location listed below Outside of Europe China Australia TOSHIBA Computer Systems Shanghai Ltd TOSHIBA Australia Pty Ltd Bldg 33 No 351 Jinzang Road Information Systems Division Pudong New Area 84 92 Talavera Road Shanghai North Ryde N S W 2113 P R China201206 Sydney Singapore Canada TOSHIBA Singapore Pte Ltd 438B AlexandraRoad 06 01 BIS Alexandra Technopark Markham Ontario Singapore 11
194. tep 6 9 Secure the cover with one screw Removing the internal modem To remove the internal modem follow the steps below 1 Save your data and turn off the computer Disconnect the AC adaptor and any other peripheral device Turn the computer upside down and remove the battery pack Remove one screw securing the Hard Disk Drive cover nA ABREN Pull the guide plastic tab toward the direction shown by arrow then lift the HDD Be careful not to damage the connector 6 Remove two screws and remove the modem board 7 Disconnect the modem cable 8 Secure the modem cover with one screw 9 Install the battery pack Refer to the installation procedures for details F 2 Appendix G Wireless LAN Card Specifications FormFactor Mini PCI Typelll Capability EEE802 11 Standard for Wireless LANS DSSS Wi Fi Wireless Fidelity certified by the Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance WECA Network Operating Microsoft Windows Networking System Media Access CSMA CA Collision Avoidance with Acknowledgment Protocol ACK DataRate 54 48 36 24 18 12 9 6 Mb s Revision A 11 5 5 2 1 Mb s Revision B 108 96 72 48 36 24 18 12 Mb s Turbo Mode Radio Characteristics Radio Characteristics of Wireless LAN Cards may vary according to country region where the product was purchased Type of product Wireless communication is often subject to local radio regulations Although Wireless LAN
195. tery Alarm item of the Alarm window Otherwise the computer will shut down in Standby mode If battery power becomes depleted data saved in Standby will be lost Q Youcan return to your previous working environment immediately when you turn on the computer Saves power by shutting down the system when the computer receives input or hardware access for the duration set by the System hibernate feature You can use the panel power off feature 3 8 Turning off the power Starting Hibernation NOTE You can also enable Hibernation by pressing Fn F4 See Chapter 5 Keyboard for details To enter Hibernation mode follow the steps below 1 Click start 2 Select Turn Off Computer 3 Open the Turn Off Computer dialog box Hibernate is not displayed 4 Press the Shift key The Standby item will change to Hibernate 5 Select the Hibernate Automatic Hibernation The computer will enter Hibernate mode automatically when you press the power button or close the lid First however make the appropriate settings according to the steps below 1 Open the Control Panel 2 In Windows XP open Performance and Maintenance and open TOSHIBA Power Saver 3 Select the Hibernate window select the Enable Hibernate support check box and click the Apply button 4 Select the Power Save Modes window 5 Double click Power Mode Full Power Normal etc and open the System Power Mode window 6 Enable the desired Hiber
196. the following symbols depending upon the error control method used V 42bis V 42 error control and V 42bis data compression V 42 V 42 error control only MNP 5 MNP class 4 error control and MNP class 5 data compression MNP 4 MNP class 4 error control only NoEC No error control protocol 2 In some countries regions these result codes may not appear 0 7 APPENDIX D D 8 User s Manual Appendix E V 90 The TOSHIBA internal modem uses V 90 technology The modem is capable of downstream speeds of 56Kbps kilobits per second when connected to an Internet service provider that supports V 90 As with any modem the actual throughput speed of data transfer depends on analog telephone line conditions which can vary considerably Therefore many users will experience throughput in the range of 28 50Kbps under normal telephone line conditions Upstream data flows at the V 34 rate NOTE V 90 rates can be achieved only when one V 90 capable host modem is connected to another The TOSHIBA Internal modem will select automatically V 34 if the remote modem lacks V 90 capability or if a combination of network and or phone line conditions prevent V 90 connection V 90 mode Function Transmission speed Data V 90 From 56K maximum to 28Kbps minimum Reception only E 1 APPENDIX User s Manual 70 72 74 76 78 80 82 100 101 102 103
197. tion ing Keep the following questions in mind Which part of system is not operating properly keyboard diskette drives hard disk drive optical media drive display Each device produces different symptoms Is the operating system configuration set properly Check the configuration options What appears on the display screen Does it display any messages or random characters Print a copy of the screen if you have a printer attached Look up the messages in the software and operating system documentation Check that all connecting cables are correctly and firmly attached Loose cables can cause erroneous or intermittent signals Do any indicators light Which ones What color are they Do they stay on or blink Write down what you see Do you hear any beeps How many Are they long or short Are they high pitched or low Is the computer making any unusual noises Write down what you hear Record your observations so you can describe them to your dealer 9 2 Software The problems may be caused by your software or disk If you cannot load a software package the media may be damaged or the program might be corrupted Try loading another copy of the software If an error message appears while you are using a software package check the software documentation These documents usually include a problem solving section or a summary of error messages Next check any error messages in the OS documentation Hardwar
198. to select the material you want to move Leave your finger on the Touch Pad after the second tap and move the material Using the USB diskette drive 1 2 diskette drive connects to the computer s USB port It accommodates 1 44 megabyte or 720 kilobyte diskettes Refer to Chapter 2 Grand Tour for more information Connecting 3 1 2 diskette drive To connect the drive plug the diskette drive connector into a USB port Refer to Figure4 3 CAUTION Make sure the connector is right side up and properly aligned with the socket Do not try to force the connection doing so can damage the connecting pins Figure 4 2 Connecting the USB diskette drive NOTE If you connect the diskette drive after turning on the computer it will take about 10 seconds for the computer to recognize the drive Do not disconnect and reconnect before 10 seconds has elapsed 4 2 Changing Slim Select Bay modules Disconnecting 3 1 2 diskette drive When you have finished using the diskette drive follow the procedures below to disconnect it 1 Wait for the indicator light to go out to make sure all diskette activity has stopped CAUTION If you disconnect the diskette drive or turn off the power while the computer is accessing the drive you may lose data or damage the diskette or the drive 2 Click the Safety Remove Hardware icon on the Task Bar 3 Click Diskette drive 4 Pull the diskette drive connector out of the USB port Changing
199. train and withstand the rigors of portability However certain precautions should be observed to further reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the computer Be certain to read the general precautions below and to note the cautions included in the text of the manual Stress injury Carefully read the Instruction Manual for Safety amp Comfort It contains information on prevention of stress injuries to your hands and wrists than can be caused by extensive keyboard use Chapter 3 Getting Started also includes information on work space design posture and lighting that can help reduce physical stress Heat injury Q Avoid prolonged physical contact with the computer If the computer is used for long periods its surface can become very warm While the temperature will not feel hot to the touch if you maintain physical contact with the computer for a long time if you rest the computer on your lap or if you keep your hands on the palm rest for example your skin might suffer low heat injury Q Ifthe computer has been used for a long time avoid direct contact with the metal plate supporting the I O ports It can become hot The surface of the universal AC adaptor can become hot when in use This condition does not indicate a malfunction If you need to transport the universal AC adaptor disconnect it and let it cool before moving it Do not lay the universal AC adaptor on a material that is sensitive to heat The mate
200. try typing again Output to screen Make sure the software you are using is not is garbled remapping the keyboard Remapping involves reassigning the meaning of each key See your software s documentation SNILOOHS3A18NO L If you are still unable to use the keyboard consult your dealer LCD panel Problem Procedure No display Press hot keys Fn F5 to change the display priority to make sure it is not set for an external monitor TROUBLESHOOTING User s Manual Markings appear on the LCD Problems above remain unresolved or other problems occur Hard disk drive Problem Computer does not boot from hard disk drive Slow performance 9 8 They might have come from contact with the keyboard Touch Pad Try wiping the LCD gently with a clean dry cloth If markings remain use LCD cleaner Be sure to let the LCD dry before closing it Refer to your software s documentation to determine if the software is causing the difficulty Contact your dealer if the problems continue Procedure Check if a diskette is in the diskette drive or a CD ROM is in the optical media drive Remove any diskette and or CD ROM and check Boot priority Refer to Chapter 7 Boot Priority There may be a problem with your operating system files Refer to your OS documentation Your files may be fragmented Run SCANDISK and defragmenter to check the condition of your files and disk Refer to your OS docu
201. uide they are not definitive problem solving techniques Many problems can be solved simply but a few may require help from your dealer If you find you need to consult your dealer or others be prepared to describe the problem in as much detail as possible Preliminary checklist Consider the simplest solution first The items in this checklist are easy to fix and yet can cause what appears to be a serious problem Make sure you turn on all peripheral devices before you turn on the computer This includes your printer and any other external device you are using Q Before you attach an external device turn the computer off When you turn the computer back on it recognizes the new device Make sure all options are set properly in the setup program Check all cables Are they correctly and firmly attached Loose cables can cause signal errors Inspect all connecting cables for loose wires and all connectors for loose pins 9 1 SNILOOHS3 l8f1OU L TROUBLESHOOTING User s Manual Check that your diskette or CD DVD ROM is correctly inserted and that diskette s write protect tab is correctly set Make notes of your observations and keep them in a permanent error log This will help you describe your problems to your dealer If a problem recurs the log will help you identify the problem faster Analyzing the problem Sometimes the system gives clues that can help you identify why it is malfunc
202. ult in you modem being operated in a non compliant manner To verify that the country region is correctly set enter the command ATI which displays the currently active setting To set the country region permanently to Australia enter the following command sequence AT TE 1 ATS133 1 AT amp F AT amp W AT TE 0 ATZ Failure to set the modem to the Australia country region setting as shown above will result in the modem being operated in a non compliant manner Consequently there would be no permit in force for this equipment and the Telecoms Act 1991 prescribes a penalty of 12 000 for the connection of non permitted equipment Notes for use of this device in New Zealand The grant of Telepermit for a device in no way indicates Telecom acceptance of responsibility for the correct operation of that device under all operating conditions In particular the higher speeds at which this modem is capable of operating depend on a specific network implementation which is only one of many ways of delivering high quality voice telephony to customers Failure to operate should not be reported as a fault to Telecom In addition to satisfactory line conditions a modem can only work properly if itis compatible with the modem at the other end of the call and b the application using the modem is compatible with the application at the other end of the call e g accessing the Internet requires suitable software in addition to a mode
203. unication refer to Chapter 4 Operat ing Basics Problem Procedure Cannot access Make sure the computer s wireless Wireless LAN communication switch is set to on If problems persist contact your LAN administra tor or dealer 9 23 SNILOOHS318NO L TROUBLESHOOTING User s Manual Bluetooth For more information on wireless communication refer to Chapter 4 Operating Basics Problem Procedure Cannot access Make sure the computer s wireless communica Bluetooth device tion switch is set to on Make sure the Bluetooth Manager is running and the power to the Bluetooth device is turned on Make sure no optical Bluetooth PC card is installed in the computer The built in Bluetooth function and an optional Bluetooth PC card cannot operate simutaneously If problems persist contact your dealer Real Time Clock Problem Procedure The followingmessageis The battery for RTC is wearing Set the date and time Confirmationmessagewillappear 5 Press Y key BIOS setup will terminate and the computer will be rebooted Displayed on the LCD in BIOS setup with the following steps RTC battery is low or 1 Press F1 key BIOS setup will boot up CMOS checksum is 2 Set the date in System Date inconsistentPress 1 3 Set the time in System Time key to set Date Time 4 Press Fn R keys End key function Confirmation message will appear 5 Press Y key BIOS setup will termina
204. ure provides the following benefits tion Restores the previous working environment more rapidly than does hiberna Q Saves power by shutting down the system when the computer receives no input or hardware access for the duration set by the System Standby feature Q You can use the panel power off feature Executing standby NOTE You can also enable Standby by pressing Fn See Chapter 5 Keyboard for details You can enter standby mode in one of three ways 1 Click start click Turn Off Computer and click Stand by Restarting the computer 2 Close the display panel This feature must be enabled Refer to the System Power Mode item in Power Saver Utility discribed in the Control Panel Open Performance and Maintenance and open TOSHIBA Power Saver 3 Press the power button This feature must be enabled Refer to the System Power Mode item in Power Saver Utility discribed in the Control Panel Open Performance and Maintenance and open TOSHIBA Power Saver When you turn the power back on you can continue where you left when you shut down the computer NOTES 1 When the computer is shut down in standby mode the power indicator flashes orange 2 If you are operating the computer on battery power you can lengthen the operating time by shutting down in hibernation mode Standby mode consumes more power Standby limitations Standby will not function under the following conditions Power is turn
205. using the system for an extended period more than one month remove the battery pack Q Disconnect the universal AC adaptor when the battery is fully charged Overcharging makes the battery hot and shortens life the universal AC adaptor Store spare battery packs a cool dry place out of direct sunlight If you are not going to use the computer for more than eight hours disconnect SAGOW POWER AND Power Up User s Manual Replacing the battery pack When the battery pack reaches the end of its operating life you will need to install a new one The life of the battery pack is generally about 500 recharges If the Battery indicator flashes orange shortly after fully recharging the battery the battery pack needs to be replaced You might also replace a discharged battery pack with a charged spare when you are operating your computer away from an AC power source This section explains how to remove and install the battery pack Removing the battery pack To replace a discharged battery follow the steps below CAUTIONS 1 2 3 4 Save your work nA A When handling battery packs be careful not to short circuit the terminals Also do not drop hit or other wise apply impact do not scratch or break the casing and do not twist or bend the battery pack Do not remove the battery pack while the computer is in Standby mode Data is stored
206. ve DVD CD RW drive and DVD Multi drive that is used in this computer is equipped with laser The classification label with the following sentence is affixed to the surface of the drive CLASS 1 LASERPRODUCT LASER KLASSE 1 LUOKANILASERLAITE APPAREIL ALASER DECLASSE 1 KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT The drive with the above label is certified by the manufacturer that the drive complies with the requirement for laser product on the date of manufacturing pursuant to article 21 of Code of Federal Regulations by the United States of America Department of Health amp Human Services Food and Drug Administration In other countries the drive is certified to comply with the requirement pursuant to 825 and EN60825 on class 1 laser product This computer is equipped with the optical drive in the following list according to the model TOSHIBA SD C2612 HITACHI GDR 8081N HITACHI GDR 8082N Table of Contents Preface Manual 5 CONVENTIONS xxiv ADbIOVIAllOns Fave rb n o e eec esa a dtu Xxiv ICONS Xxiv DUM xxiv Key operation dedere etate XXV XXV 655 9 5 XXV General Precautions curing ee eee xxvii Heat injury xxvii Pressure impact damage xxvii CPU
207. ve installed you may be able to write CDs The CD RW DVD ROM drive lets you write as well as read CD ROMs Observe the precautions in this section to ensure the best performance for writing CDs For information on loading and unloading CDs refer to the Using optical media drive section NOTE CD R discs can be written to only once CD RW discs can be rewritten many times Before writing or rewriting Please observe the following points when you write or rewrite the data Werecommend the following manufacturers of CD R and CD RW media Media quality can affect write or rewrite success rates CD R TATYOYUDENCO LTD Mitsui Chemicals Inc MITUBISHICHEMICALCORPORATION RICOH Co Ltd Hitachi Maxell Ltd 4 9 soisvg ONILVH3dO OPERATING Basics User s Manual CD RW MITUBISHICHEMICALCORPORATION RICOH Co Ltd TOSHIBA has confirmed the operation of CD R and CD RW media of the manufacturers above Operation of other media cannot be guaranteed CD RW generally be rewritten about 1 000 times However actual number of rewrites is affected by the quality of the media and the way it is used Be sure to connect the universal AC adaptor when you write or rewrite Be sure to close all other software programs except the writing software Do not run software such as a screen saver which can put a heavy load on the CPU Operate the computer at full power Do not use power saving features Do no
208. vel 2 cache See Cache memory Line in jack See Sound system Line out jack See Sound system Lock security See Security lock Media care CD DVDs 4 19 diskettes 4 19 SD card 8 5 Memory 1 2 Index expansion 1 11 installing 8 6 problems 9 19 removing 8 11 Memory Stick See Bridge media Microphone jack See Sound system Mode Control button 1 6 2 1 Modem 1 7 4 20 connecting 4 22 disconnecting 4 23 jack 2 4 problems 9 21 properties menu 4 21 region selection 4 20 Monitor external 1 5 2 5 8 21 problems 9 20 Moving the computer 4 28 N Numeric keypad See Keypad overlay Overlay See Keypad overlay Panel power off See Power Password Key FD 7 8 power on 1 9 problems 9 7 starting the computer by 6 14 supervisor 7 9 user 7 6 PC card 1 6 installing removing 8 2 location of slot 2 2 problems 9 16 Pointing device See Touch Pad Index 3 INDEX User s manual Ports external monitor 1 5 i LINK 1 5 infrared 1 5 USB 1 5 Power button location 2 8 conditions 6 1 indicators 6 3 panel off 1 9 6 15 problems 9 4 system auto off 6 15 turning off 3 7 hibernation mode 3 8 shut down mode boot mode 3 7 standby mode 3 10 turning on 3 6 password 9 7 PCcard 9 16 power 9 4 SD card 9 15 self test 9 4 sound system 9 20 support from TOSHIBA 9 25 system start up 9 3 Touch Pad 9 17 USB 9 19 Wireless LAN 9 23 Processor 1 2 R Real time clock battery Se
209. vices from the hub during data transfer There is a likeli hood that data will be damaged Connect all devices to the hub before you turn on the computer s power You may not use any copyrighted video or music data copied from a video camera except for your personal enjoyment Ifyou connect disconnect an iLINK device to from another iLINK device that is currently exchanging data with the computer data frames might be dropped Make sure data transfer has ended or turn off the computer before you Connect disconnect an iLINK device to from the computer Connect disconnect an iLINK device to from another iLINK device that is connected to the computer Connecting 1 Make sure the connectors are properly aligned and plug the i LINK IEEE1394 cable into the computer 2 Plug the other end of the cable into the device Note the following when you use i LINK You may need to install drivers for your i LINK devices Q Notalli LINK devices have been tested Therefore compatibility with all i LINK devices cannot be guaranteed UseS100 200 or S400 cables no longer than three meters Some devices might not support standby or automatic off functions Do not connect or disconnect i LINK device while it is using an application or when the computer is automatically shutting it down to save power Data might be destroyed Disconnecting Click the Safety Remove Hardware icon on the Task Bar 2 Pointtoi
210. want to operate from AC power It is also the fastest way to get started because the battery pack will need to be charged before you can operate from battery power The universal AC adaptor can be connected to any power source supplying from 100 to 240 volts and 50 or 60 hertz For details on using the universal AC adaptor to charge the battery pack refer to Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes CAUTION Use of the wrong adaptor could damage your computer TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage in such case The current rating for the computer is 6 0 amperes 1 Connect the power cord to the universal AC adaptor Figure 3 2 Connecting the power cord to the universal AC adaptor 2 Connect the universal AC adaptor s DC output plug to the DC IN input port on the back of the computer Figure 3 3 Connecting the adaptor to the computer 3 Plug the power cord into a live wall outlet The Battery and DC IN indicators on the front of the computer should glow 3 5 GALYVLS 5NILL3E User s Manual Opening the display The display panel can be rotated in a wide range of angles for optimal viewing 1 Slide the display latch on the front of the computer to the right 2 Lift the panel up and adjust it to the best viewing angle for you CAUTION Use reasonable care when opening and closing the display panel Opening it vigorously or slamming it shut could damage the computer DISPLAY LATCH Figu
211. ware frequently a peripheral device such as a printer or mouse DVD RAM A Digital Versatile Disc Random Access Memory is a high capacity high performance disc that lets you store large volumes of data The DVD ROM drive uses a laser to read data from the disc DVD ROM A Digital Versatile Disc Read Only Memory is a high capacity high performance disc suitable for play back of video and other high density files The DVD ROM drive uses a laser to read data from the disc E echo To send back a reflection of the transmitted data to the sending device You can display the informa tion on the screen or output it to the printer or both When a computer receives back data it transmitted to a CRT or other peripheral device and then retransmits the data to printer the printer is said to echo the CRT erase See delete escape 1 A code ASCII code 27 signaling the computer that what follows are commands used with peripheral devices such as printers and modems 2 A means of aborting the task currently in progress hard disk drive HDD escape guard time A time before and after an escape code is sent to the modem which distinguishes between escapes that are part of the transmitted data and escapes that are intended as acommand to the modem execute To interpret and execute an instruction Extended Capability Port Anindustry standard that provides a data buffer switchable forward and reverse data tran
212. x 768 64K 64K 64K 64K 1280 x 1024 64K 64K 64K 64K Virtual 1600 x 1200 64K 64K 64K 64K Virtual 1920 x 1440 64K 64K 64K 64K Virtual 2048 x 1536 64K 64K 64K 64K Virtual B 5 g APPENDIX User s Manual Table 2 Video modes XGA continued Resolution LCD CRT Vertical colors colors frequency Hz 640 x 480 16M 16M 16M 16M 800 x 600 16M 16M 16M 16M 1024 x 768 16M 16M 16M 16M 1280 x 1024 16M 16M 16M 16M Virtual 1600 x 1200 16M 16M 16M 16M Virtual 1920 x 1440 16M 16M 16M 16M Virtual 2048 x 1536 16M 16M 16M 16M Virtual Appendix B Table 3 Video modes Super XGA Resolution Vertical p 5 p frequency Hz 640 x 480 256 256K 256 256K 800 x 600 256 256K 256 256K 1024 x 768 256 256K 256 256K 1280 x 1024 256 256K 256 256K 1400 x 1050 256 256K 256 256K 1600 x 1200 256 256K 256 256K Virtual 1920 x 1440 256 256K 256 256K Virtual 2048 x 1536 256 256K 256 256K Virtual B 7 g XIGNaddy APPENDIX User s Manual Table 3 Video modes Super XGA continued Resolution LCD CRT Vertical colors colors frequency Hz 640 x 480 64K 64K 64K 64K 60 75 85 800 x 600 64K 64K 64K 64K 1024 x 768 64K 64K 64K 64K 1280 x 1024 64K 64K 64K 64K 1400 x 1050 64K 64K 64K 64K 1600 x 1200 64K 64K 64K 64K Virtual 1920 x 1440 64K 64K 64K 64K Virtual 2048 x 1536 64K 64K 64K 64K Virtual Appendix B Table 3 Video modes Super
213. y its display panel Close all port covers Q Use the carrying case when transporting the computer Heat dispersal To protect from overheating the CPU has an internal temperature sensor If the computer s internal temperature rises to a certain level the cooling fan is turned on or the processing speed is lowered You can select whether to control the CPU temperature by turning on the fan first then if necessary lowering the CPU speed Or by lowering the CPU speed first then if necessary turning on the fan Use the Cooling Method item of the Power Save Mode window in TOSHIBA Power Saver Maximum Turn on the fan first then if necessary lower the CPU Performance processing speed Performance Use a combination of the fan and lowering the CPU processing speed Battery optimized Lower the CPU processing speed first then if necessary turn on the fan When the CPU temperature falls to a normal range the fan is turned off and the CPU operation returns to standard speed NOTE If the CPU temperature reaches an unacceptably high level with either setting the system automatically shuts down to prevent damage Data in memory will be lost 4 28 Chapter 5 The Keyboard The computer s keyboard layouts are compatible with a 101 102 key enhanced keyboard By pressing some keys in combination all the 101 102 key keyboard functions can be executed on the computer The number of keys on your keyboard depends on which c
214. you set a password you can create a Key FD diskette If you forget the user password the Key FD lets you bypass the password function NOTE It is a good idea to create more than one Key FD in case a Key FD is damaged or lost To create a Key FD follow the steps below 1 Turn off the computer s power 2 Connect the diskette drive to a USB port on the computer 3 Seta diskette s write protect tab to the write enable position and insert the diskette in the drive NOTE All data on the diskette will be destroyed 4 Turn on the computer s power Password will be displayed on the LCD Enter the password Press the Tab key Insert FD Ready Y N willbe displayed on the LCD 7 Press Y Remove FD press key will be displayed on the LCD 8 Remove the diskette and press any key Supervisor password Refer to the readme file of the Supervisor Password Utility for instructions on setting the Supervisor Password The path to the readme file is C Program Files VTOSHIBANWindows Utilities SVPWTool In the SVPWToo1 directory open the readme htm file Device Config Device Configuration This option lets you set the device configuration All Devices BIOS sets all devices Setup by OS Operating system sets devices that it can control Default 7 8 Supervisor password Parallel Printer This tab lets you set the Parallel Port Mode Use the Windows Device Manager to make settings for the Parallel port Parallel Port Mod
215. ystem might be busy If the pointer is shaped as an hourglass wait for it to resume its normal shape and try again to move it Make sure the mouse is properly connected to the USB port Try changing the double click speed setting in the mouse control utility 1 Open the Control Panel select the Mouse icon and press Enter 2 Click the Buttons tab 3 Set the double click speed as instructed and click OK Try changing the speed setting in the mouse control utility 1 Open the Control Panel select the Mouse icon and press Enter 2 Click the Pointer Options tab 3 Set the speed as instructed and click OK The mouse might be dirty Refer to your mouse documentations for instructions on cleaning If problems persist contact your dealer Hardware and system checklist USB Refer also to your USB device s documentation Problem Procedure USB device does Check for a firm cable connection between the not work USB ports on the computer and the USB device Make sure the USB device drivers are properly installed Refer to your Windows XP documenta tion for information on checking the drivers If problems persist contact your dealer Memory expansion Refer also to Chapter 8 Optional Devices for information on installing memory modules Problem Procedure Thefollowingmessage Make sure the memory module installed in the is displayed on the expansion slot is compatible with the computer SubLCD If

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