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1 TOSHIBATECRA S3 Portable Personal Computer 3 Product Name : TECRA S3TECRA S3 Model number : PTS30 PTS30 FCC notice "Declaration of Conformity Information ■Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna ■Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver ■Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help FCC conditions 1.This device may not cause harmful interference Contact Address: TOSHIBA America Information Systems, Inc 9740 Irvine Boulevard Irvine, California Telephone: (949) 4 Conformity Statement5 Network Compatibility StatementGermany ATAAB AN005,AN006,AN007,AN009,AN010 and DE03,04,05,08,09,12,14,17 Greece ATAAB AN005,AN006 and GR01,02,03,04 Portugal ATAAB AN001,005,006,007,011 and P03,04,08,10 Spain ATAAB AN005,007,012, and ES01 Switzerland ATAAB AN002 All other countries/regions ATAAB AN003,004 Region selection Redial Black Listed A04-0609001 6 Pursuant to FCC CFR 47, Part 68:7 Type of serviceTelephone company procedures If problems arise Disconnection Fax branding 8 The IC registration number of the modem is shown belowCanada: 4005B-ATHENS 9 Modem warning notice for AustraliaNotes for use of this device in New Zealand 10 c/ Automatic calls to different numbers shall be not less than 5 seconds apart■The correct settings for use with this modem in New Zealand are as follows: ATB0 (CCITT operation) AT&G2 (1800 Hz guard tone) AT&P1 (Decadic dialing make-breakratio =33%/67%) ATS0=0 (not auto answer) ATS6=4 (Blind dial delay) ATS7=less than 90 (Time to wait to carrier after dialing) ATS11=90 (DTMF dialing on/off duration=90 ms) ATX2 (Dial tone detect, but not (U.S.A.) call progress detect) Number to be dialed: 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Number to program into computer: 0 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 Note that where DTMF dialing is used, the numbers should be entered normally 11 General conditionsAn invoice for $NZ1237.50 will be sent under separate cover Following information is only for EU-memberstates: 12 ManufacturerTypeMATSUSHITAUJDA765 MATSUSHITAUJ-832 13 Table of Contents21 Preface25 General Precautions27 Introduction28 SoftwareMicrosoft® Windows XP Professional Documentation 29 ProcessorBuilt-in Disclaimer (CPU)*1 Memory Slots Video RAM Power Disclaimer (Battery Life)*2 30 RTC batteryClock (RTC) and calendar AC adaptor The AC adaptor provides power to the system and recharges the batteries when they are low. It comes with a detachable power cord which will either have a 2-pinor 3-pinplug enclosure 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. Refer to the AC adaptor section in Chapter 2, The Grand Tour Disks Available in four sizes ■ 40.0 billion bytes (37.26 GB) ■ 60.0 billion bytes (55.89 GB) ■ 80.0 billion bytes (74.53 GB) ■ 100.0 billion bytes (93.16 GB) Part of the space in the hard disk drive is reserved as administration space Disclaimer (HDD Drive Capacity)*3 USB floppy disk Accommodates either 3 1/2" 1.44-megabyteor drive Optical media drive 31 DVD Super Multi32 following resolutions:XGA, 1024 horizontal × 768 vertical pixels SXGA+, 1400 horizontal × 1050 vertical pixels Disclaimer (LCD)*4 Graphics controller Display Controller and Modes Disclaimer (Graphics Processor Unit ("GPU"))*5 Keyboard 85 keys or 86 keys, compatible with IBM® dedicated cursor control and keys Refer to Chapter 5, The Keyboard, for details TOSHIBA Dual Pointing Device Built-inTouch Pad enable control of the on-screenpointer and scrolling of windows Built-inAccuPoint This pointer control stick, located in the center of the keyboard, provides convenient control of the cursor Ports Parallel Parallel printer or other parallel device (ECP compatible) Serial RS-232Ccompatible port (16550UART External monitor Analog VGA port supports VESA DDC2B compatible functions 33 Universal Serial Bus(USB 2.0) Docking i.LINK™ (IEEE1394) Infrared Slots Multimedia Sound system (S-Video) Headphone jack Microphone jack 34 CommunicationsModem LAN Bluetooth Wireless LAN 35 Disclaimer (Wireless LAN/Intel)*6Wireless This switch turns the Wireless LAN and communication Bluetooth functions on and off switch All models are provided with Wireless with both Wireless LAN and Bluetooth functions Ultra Slim Bay is a single-drivebay that Modules accommodates a DVD-ROM&CD-R/RWdrive DVD Super Multi drive and secondary hard disk drive. The TOSHIBA Mobile Extension enables hot insertion of modules when you are using a plug and play operating system Security a desk or other large object Ultra Slim Bay latch Ultra Slim Bay module can be secured by Ultra Slim Bay latch fixed with a Ultra Slim Bay lock screw in the lock position. The Ultra Slim Bay purchased 36 TOSHIBA AssistPress this button to launch an application button automatically. The default is TOSHIBA Assist TOSHIBA Press this button to change internal display Presentation button external display, simultaneous display, or multi monitor display Hot keys Key combinations let you quickly change the system configuration directly from the keyboard without running a system configuration program Display automatic This feature automatically cuts off power to the power off computer’s LCD display panel when there is no keyboard input for a time specified. Power is restored when any key is pressed. You can specify the time in the Monitor power off item of the Basic Setup tab in TOSHIBA Power Saver HDD automatic hard disk drive when it is not accessed for a time accessed. You can specify the time in the HDD power off item of the Basic Setup tab in TOSHIBA Power Saver System automatic Standby/Hibernation into Standby Mode or Hibernation Mode when there is no input or hardware access for a time specified. You can specify the time and select item of the Basic Setup tab in TOSHIBA Power Saver Keypad overlay A ten-keypad is integrated into the keyboard The Keyboard, for instructions on using the keypad overlay Power on password Two levels of password security, supervisor and user, are available to prevent unauthorized access to your computer Instant security A hot key function blanks the LCD screen and disables the computer providing data security 37 Intelligent powersupply Battery save mode Panel power on/off Low battery automatic hibernation Heat dispersal Optical media drive power icon HDD Protection 38 HibernationStandby TOSHIBA Power Saver start Control Panel Performance and Maintenance and click the TOSHIBA Power Saver icon HW Setup Control Panel, click Printers and Other Hardware and click the TOSHIBA HWSetup TOSHIBA Controls 39 Fingerprint utilityFn-esse All Programs TOSHIBA, point to Utilities and click Fn-esse DVD Video Player InterVideo WinDVD InterVideo WinDVD Bluetooth Stack for Windows by Toshiba 40 TOSHIBA SDMemory Boot Utility start, point to All Programs, point to TOSHIBA point to Utilities and click SD Memory Boot Utility TOSHIBA Zooming Utility RecordNow! Basic for TOSHIBA TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utilities Diagnostic Tool TOSHIBA Mobile Extension TOSHIBA ConfigFree Networking ConfigFree 41 TOSHIBA Dual Pointing Device utilityTOSHIBA Mic Effect point to Utilities and click TOSHIBA Mic Effect Help TOSHIBA RAID All Programs RAID click RAID Console NVIDIA Rotation Settings TOSHIBA Password Accessibility F number DLA for TOSHIBA TOSHIBA Hotkey Utility for Display Devices Space 42 Memory Card Formatto create a bootable SD memory card CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer of CD drive. You can either configure Normal Mode, which operates the drive at its maximum speed for quick data access, or Quiet Mode which runs at single speed for CD audio and which can lessen operational noise It is ineffective in DVD Memory expansion A 256, 512 or 1,024 MB memory module (DDR2 An additional battery pack can be purchased from your TOSHIBA dealer. Use it as a spare or replacement High capacity battery pack If you use your computer at more than one site frequently, it may be convenient to purchase an have to carry the adaptor with you Battery charger The battery charger lets you charge extra batteries outside the computer Security lock computer to deter theft USB floppy disk Kit The USB floppy disk drive accommodates either 3 1/2" 1.44-megabyteor 720-kilobytefloppy disks through connection to a USB port. Please note that you cannot format 720-kilobytefloppy disks that have been previously formatted 43 Advanced PortReplicator Wireless LAN Kit Bluetooth Kit Ultra Slim Bay options Ultra Slim Bay HDD adaptor (Black) 45 The Grand Tour46 i.LINK (IEEE1394)This port allows you to connect an external device, such as a digital video camera for high speed data transfer Volume control Use this dial to adjust the volume of the stereo speakers and the stereo headphones Display latch This latch secures the LCD panel in its closed position. Slide the latch to open the display Infrared port Association (IrDA 1.1) standards. It enables cableless 4 Mbps, 1.15 Mbps, 115.2 kbps kbps, 38.4 kbps, 19.2 kbps or 9.6 kbps data transfer with IrDA 1.1 compatible external devices Microphone A built-inmicrophone lets you record sound into your applications. Refer to the Sound system section in Chapter 4, Operating Basics 47 LAN jackLink indicator (green) LAN active indicator (orange) Cooling vents 48 This external monitor port lets you connect anexternal video display The S-Videocable carries video signal ExpressCard slot The ExpressCard slot can accommodate an ExpressCard eject This is a button for taking out ExpressCard from ExpressCard slot PC card slot The PC card slot can accommodate a Type card. The slot supports 16-bitPC cards and CardBus PC cards PC card eject button This is a button for taking out PC card from a PC card slot SD card slot SD cards are used in a wide variety of external devices. This slot lets you transfer data from the device to your computer 49 Figure 2-3shows the computer’s right sideUniversal Serial Bus Two Universal Serial Bus ports are on the right (USB 2.0) ports side. The ports comply with the USB 2.0 standard Modem jack lets you use a modular cable to connect the modem directly to a telephone line ■Connect the built-inmodem only to ordinary analog phone lines ■Never connect the built-inmodem to a digital line (ISDN) 50 Serial port(USB 2.0) port DC IN 15V jack Parallel port 51 Battery lockSlide the battery lock to release the battery pack for removal The battery pack powers the computer when the AC adaptor is not connected. For detailed information on the battery pack, refer to Chapter 6, Power and Power-UpModes Notches Notches on the computer engage hooks on the Advanced Port Replicator III to ensure a secure connection Battery release latch Slide and hold this latch to release the battery pack for removal Docking port Advanced Port Replicator III described in Chapter 8, Optional Devices Chapter 8 52 Ultra Slim Bay lockscrew Memory module cover HDD pack cover 53 Display hingeeasy-to-viewangles Disable the ■System boot authentication and Single Touch Boot feature 54 Display screenStereo speakers AccuPoint control buttons AccuPoint Touch Pad control Touch Pad 55 Power buttonLCD Sensor switch 56 DC INPower Shut Down Windows Battery HDD The Wireless communication indicator glows 57 Caps LockArrow mode Numeric mode 58 USB connectorDisk-In-Use Indicator Floppy disk slot Eject button 59 Using optical media drivesRegion codes for DVD drives and media Code Region 1Canada, United States 2Japan, Europe, South Africa, Middle East 3Southeast Asia, East Asia 5Russia, Indian Subcontinent, Africa, North Korea, Mongolia 6China Writable discs CDs DVDs ■DVD-RW,DVD+RW and DVD-RAMdiscs can be recorded more than once 60 FormatsDVD-ROM&CD-R/RWdrive DVD read CD read CD-Rwrite CD-RWwrite DVD Super Multi drive DVD-Rwrite DVD-RWwrite DVD+R write DVD+R DL DVD+RW write DVD-RAMwrite 63 Getting Started64 ■Select a work area that has:■good air circulation ■a comfortable ambient temperature and relative humidity ■Keep the computer free of dust, moisture, and exposure to direct sunlight ■Do not operate the computer in close proximity to a mobile phone 65 ■Leave ample ventilation room for the fan. Do not block the vents■Always avoid abrupt changes of temperature or humidity ■Never place close to heat radiating appliances such as a heater ■Never place close to corrosive chemicals ■Always place this product on a flat surface ■Always provide sufficient space around the PC to ensure adequate ventilation Placement of the computer Position the computer and peripheral devices to provide comfort and safety ■Position LCD directly in front of you and at a comfortable distance away ■Rest your eyes periodically by focusing on objects that are farther away 66 Seating and posture67 LightingConsider the following suggestions regarding lighting your work environment: ■Use soft, indirect lighting ■Adjust the display panel to provide maximum visibility Work habits ■Vary your posture frequently ■Occasionally stand up and stretch or exercise briefly ■Exercise and stretch your wrists and hands a number of times during the day Instruction Manual for Safety & Comfort 68 Strategic Rest BreaksOther Things to Note ■Use a virus-checkprogram and make sure it is updated regularly 69 Always place the PC on a suitable1.Connect the power cord to the AC adaptor 71 This section describes how to turn on the powerPower indicators 1.Open the computer’s LCD display panel 2.Press and hold the computer’s power button for two or three seconds 72 BackWindows End User License Agreement Shut Down mode (Boot mode) Turn Off Computer Turn Off Computer Turn Off Standby Mode 73 ■Before entering Standby Mode, be sure to save your dataBenefits of standby The standby feature provides the following benefits: ■Restores the previous working environment more rapidly than does hibernation ■You can use the panel power off feature Executing standby You can enter Standby Mode in one of three ways: 1.Click start, click Turn Off Computer and click Stand By TOSHIBA Power Saver Utility Open Performance and Maintenance and open TOSHIBA Power Open and open Saver 74 Press the power button. This feature must be enabled. Refer to theStandby limitations Standby will not function under the following conditions: ■Power is turned back on immediately after shutting down ■Memory circuits are exposed to static electricity or electrical noise Hibernation Mode 75 Benefits of Hibernation ModeStarting Hibernation Mode 2.Select Turn Off Computer Hibernate Standby 5.Click Hibernate Automatic Hibernation 2.Open Performance and Maintenance and open Power Options Hibernate Power Options Properties Enable hibernation Apply 4.Open TOSHIBA Power Saver Setup Action When I press the power button When I close the lid 76 Data save in Hibernation ModeCertain conditions require that you reset the system. For example, if: ■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: Turn off computer Turn off computer Restart Press Windows Task Manager Shut Down 1.Select either blank CDs or DVD media 4.Insert the (first) blank media into the tray of the optical media drive Burn 77 EscF12 In Touch with Tomorrow TOSHIBA 79 Operating Basics80 Click: Tap onceDouble-click: Tap twice Tap twice Drag and drop: Using the AccuPoint AccuPoint precautions ■You touch the AccuPoint during power-up ■You apply constant, soft pressure during power-up ■There is a sudden temperature change ■Strong stress is applied to the AccuPoint Replacing the cap 1.To remove the AccuPoint cap, firmly pinch the cap and pull it straight up 81 2. Position a new cap on the peg and press it into placeThe peg is square, so be careful to align the cap’s square hole with the peg Logon to Windows and access a Points to note about the Fingerprint Sensor Do not scratch or poke the sensor with your nails or any hard or sharp objects ■Do not press the sensor strongly ■Do not paste stickers or write on the sensor Do not touch the sensor with a finger or any object with 82 ■Wash and dry your hands thoroughlyClean the sensor with a ■Soaked or swollen finger (e.g. after taking bath) ■Injured finger ■Wet finger ■Soiled or oily finger ■Extremely dry skin condition on finger Observe the following to improve the fingerprint recognition success rate ■Enroll two or more fingers ■Check sliding position and speed (see the drawing below) Fingerprint Sensor Limitations ■The recognition success rate may differ from user to user Toshiba does not guarantee that this fingerprint recognition technology will be 83 Align the finger and sensor like the drawingsPoints to note about the Fingerprint Utility Please refer to the following procedures to back up OmniPass UserManagement Import/Export User Export an OmniPass user profile TPM (Trusted Platform Module) Installation Guide Log Off Current User No Audio Prompts Audio Settings 84 Set Up ProcedureFingerprint Registration Softex OmniPass Enrollment Wizard Enroll Verify Username and Password Password Next Choose Finger Practice Capture Fingerprint Verify Fingerprint Verification Successful Yes Audio and Taskbar Settings Congratulations Done 85 Window Logon via Fingerprint AuthenticationFingerprint Authentication Procedure Logon Authorization 86 Fingerprint System Boot AuthenticationGeneral BkSP Enable System Boot Authentication PBA Settings OmniPass Control Center How to Enable Fingerprint System Boot Authentication Settings 87 How to Enable Fingerprint System Boot Authentication Settings1.Click on the System Settings tab in the OmniPass Control Center Click on the tab in the 2.Click on PBA Settings Click on 3.Click on Enroll PBA Authentication Device 4.Check the Enable System Boot Authentication checkbox Check the checkbox Fingerprint Single Touch Boot Feature How to Enable Fingerprint Single Touch Boot Feature 4.Check the Enable Single Touch Boot Feature checkbox 88 Fingerprint utility limitationsHow the Swipe the Finger 89 Connecting USB floppy disk driveDisconnecting USB floppy disk drive Safely Remove Hardware USB floppy disk drive 90 Removing a module91 Inserting a moduleTab 92 Loading discs94 Removing discsTo remove the CD/DVD, follow the steps below and refer to figure 95 How to remove CD/DVD when the disc tray will not openWritable discs Special features 96 Before writing or rewritingPlease observe the following points when you write or rewrite the data CD-R: TAIYO YUDEN CO., LTD MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION RICOH Co., Ltd Multi-Speedand High-Speed CD-RW: Ultra-Speed CD-RW: The actual number of rewrites to ■Be sure to connect the AC adaptor when you write or rewrite ■Be sure to close all other software programs except the writing software ■Operate the computer at full power. Do not use power-savingfeatures 97 When writing or rewritingNote the following when you write or rewrite a CD-Ror CD-RW ■Do not perform any of the following actions: ■Change users in the Windows XP operating system ■Start a communication application such as a modem ■Apply impact or vibration to the computer ■Open the optical media drive ■Remove the optical media drive from the Ultra Slim Bay 98 Important messageDisclaimer CD-RW: (Multi-Speedand High-Speed) CD-RW: (Ultra-Speed) DVD-R: DVD Specifications for Recordable Disc for General Version 99 DVD+R:DVD+R DL: DVD-RW: DVD Specifications for Recordable Disc for Version 1.1 or version DVD+RW: DVD-RAM: DVD Specifications for DVD-RAMDisc for Version 2.0, Version 2.1 or Version 100 In writing to a■Be sure to connect the AC adaptor before you write or rewrite ■Operate the computer in the full-powermode. Do not use power-savingfeatures ■Do not perform any of the following actions when writing or rewriting: 101 ■Use the Audio/Video control button to reproduce music or voiceRecordNow! Basic for TOSHIBA Note the following limitations when you use RecordNow!: ■DVD-Videocannot be created using RecordNow ■DVD-Audiocannot be created using RecordNow Do not use the “Exact Copy” function of RecordNow! to copy DVD- Video and ■DVD-RAMdisc cannot be backed up with the “Exact Copy” function of RecordNow You cannot back up a You cannot back up ■RecordNow! cannot record in packet format If you add data to a RecordNow! does not support recording to 102 Data VerificationOptions DLA for TOSHIBA 103 When using WinDVD Creator PlatinumPerformance and Maintenance System Advanced Change Custom size Set How to make a DVD-Video How to learn more about InterVideo WinDVD Creator Important information for use 104 ■Make sure that your computer is running on AC power when using WinDVD Creator■Operate the computer at Full Power. Do not use power-savingfeatures While you are editing a ■WinDVD Creator cannot edit or play copy protected content ■Do not change display settings while using WinDVD Creator ■Do not enter standby/Hibernation Mode while using WinDVD Creator When recording to a CD recorder, JPEG functions ■While recording video to DVD or tape, please close all other programs ■Do not run communication applications like a modem or a LAN 2.Before recording the video to DVD ■When you record to DVD discs, please use only media recommended by TOSHIBA •Bump or cause vibration to the computer •Open the optical media drive •Install, remove or connect external devices, including the following: ■Please verify your disc after recording important data ■DVD-R/+R/-RWdiscs cannot be written in VR format 105 ■WinDVD Creator cannot export to DVD-Audio,VideoCD or miniDVD formatWinDVD Creator can write 3.About Disc Manager ■WinDVD Creator can edit one play list on a disc Using the Disc Manager, you can edit 4.About recorded DVDs Some If you use an CD/DVDs 2.Do not bend the CD/DVD 106 Floppy disksVolume Control Accessories Entertainment Volume Control Properties Recording Help 107 Microphone level4.Click Options and select Advanced Controls 5.Click Advanced Microphone Boost SigmaTel Control Panel 1.Click start and click Control Panel Switch to Classic View SigmaTel Audio Volume control Mute Input Monitor Audio power management 2.Check the Enable Power Management check box 3.Input a time in Time to Power Saving State Enable Power Management Graphic equalizer TOSHIBA Mic Effect TOSHIBA Mic Effect Help 108 To select a region, follow the steps belowModem Region Select 2.The Region Selection icon will appear in the Windows Task Bar Select a region from the region menu or a telephony location from the 109 Properties menuSetting AutoRun Mode Open the Dialing Properties dialog box after selecting region Location list for region selection Modem Selection Dialing Properties Connecting 110 1.Plug one end of the modular cable into the computer’s modem jack2.Plug the other end of the modular cable into a telephone jack Do not pull on the cable or move the computer while the cable is connected ■Modem speed is slow or communication is interrupted ■Skips may occur in sound 111 DisconnectingTo disconnect the internal modular cable, follow the steps below 2.Disconnect the cable from the computer’s modem jack in the same manner ■Theoretical maximum speed: 54Mbps (IEEE802.11a, 802.11g) ■Theoretical maximum speed: 11Mbps (IEEE802.11b) ■Frequency Channel Selection (Revision A: 5 GHz, Revision B/G: 2.4 GHz) ■Roaming over multiple channels ■Card Power Management ■Wi-FiProtected Access (WPA) ■Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) data encryption 112 SecurityBluetooth wireless technology Bluetooth wireless technology has the following features: Worldwide operation Radio links Two advanced security mechanisms ensure a high level of security: ■Encryption prevents eavesdropping and maintains link privacy BluetoothTM Stack for Windows® by TOSHIBA ■Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Professional ■Microsoft® Windows® XP 113 Product Support:114 Wireless communication IndicatorIndicator status Indication Indicator off Wireless communication switch is set to off Automatic power down because of overheating Power malfunction Indicator glows LAN or Bluetooth is turned on by an application This section describes how to connect/disconnect to a LAN LAN cable types 115 Connecting LAN cableTo connect the LAN cable, follow the steps below LAN Active Link Disconnecting LAN cable To disconnect the LAN cable, follow the steps below 116 Using the Hard Disk Drive (HDD) ProtectionMake sure all disk activity has ended before moving the computer. Check the ■Turn off the power to the computer ■Disconnect the AC adaptor and all peripherals before moving the computer ■Close the LCD display panel. Do not pick up the computer by its display panel ■Use the carrying case when transporting the computer ■Do not carry your computer by holding protruded portions 117 Taskbar IconState Icon Description Normal Protection OFF 118 TOSHIBA HDD Protection PropertiesHDD Protection setting HDD Protection Detection Level 119 DetailsDetection Level Amplification HDD Protection Message 121 The Keyboard131 Power and Power-UpModes132 notDC IN off Battery, DC IN Battery indicator Flashing orange Orange Green No light 133 DC IN indicatorsupplying proper power to the computer Indicates a problem with the power supply. Plug the AC adaptor into another power outlet. If it still does not operate properly, contact your dealer light Power indicator Check the Power indicator to determine the power status: and the computer is turned on while the computer is in Standby Mode. The indicator turns on for one second and off for two seconds The computer has three types of batteries: ■Battery pack ■High capacity battery pack (option) ■Real Time Clock (RTC) battery Battery pack Do not change the battery pack while the AC adaptor is connected 134 Extending battery lifeHigh capacity battery pack (option) 135 Real Time Clock (RTC) batterySafety precautions Warning: Caution: Note: Provides important information Warning 137 ■Offensive or unusual odor■Excessive heat ■Discoloration ■Deformation ■Smoke ■Other unusual event during use, such as abnormal sound Caution 1.Use only battery packs recommended by TOSHIBA as replacements 138 NoteCharging the batteries Procedures 139 TimeCharging time (hours) Maximizing battery operating time Battery charging notice The battery may not charge right away under the following conditions: ■The battery has not been used for a long time ■A cool battery is installed in a warm computer In such case, follow the steps below 3.Charge the battery until the Battery indicator glows green 140 Monitoring battery capacityMaximizing battery operating time 141 Retaining data with power offRetention time Extending battery life 142 The battery pack is classified as a consumable itemTo remove a discharged battery pack, follow the steps below 1.Save your work 2.Turn the computer’s power off. Make sure the Power indicator is off 3.Remove all cables connected to the computer 4.Close the LCD display panel and turn the computer upside down Slide the battery lock Slide and hold the battery release latch 143 User Passwordstart ->All Programs ->TOSHIBA ->Utilities ->PasswordUtility User Password and User Token 144 User Password field■Set (button) ■Delete (button) ■Change (button) ■Owner String (text box) (text box) User Token field ■Create (button) start ->All Programs ->TOSHIBA ->Utilities ->SD Memory Card Format ■Disable (button) (button) 145 Supervisor PasswordC:\Program Files\Toshiba\Windows Utilities\SVPWTool\TOSPU.EXE This utility lets you do the following: ■Register, delete or change the Supervisor Password ■Create or invalidate a Supervisor Password token ■Specify restrictions for general users Starting the computer by password ■Enter the password manually To enter a password manually, follow these steps: Turn on the power as described in Chapter 3 2.Enter the Password 3.Press Enter 146 Windows utilitiesHot keys 147 HW Setup159 Optional Devices181 Troubleshooting182 Preliminary checklistAnalyzing the problem PrtSc 183 SoftwareNext, check any error messages in the operating system documentation Hardware ■ System start-up ■ Dual Pointing Device ■ Self test ■ Fingerprint Sensor ■ Power ■ USB device ■ Password ■ Memory expansion ■ Keyboard ■ Sound system ■ Internal LCD display panel ■ External monitor ■ Hard disk drive ■ i.LINK (IEEE1394) device ■ DVD-ROM&CD-R/RWdrive ■ Modem ■ DVD Super Multi drive ■ LAN ■ USB floppy disk drive ■ Wireless LAN ■ SD card ■ Bluetooth ■ PC card ■ Printer ■ ExpressCard ■ TV output signal ■ Infrared port System start-up When the computer does not start properly, check the following items: ■Self Test ■Power Sources ■Power-onPassword 184 Self testIn Touch with Tomorrow TOSHIBA Power Overheating power down Problem Procedure 185 AC powerProblemProcedure Battery 187 Real Time Clock1.Press F1 key. BIOS setup will boot up 2.Set the date in System Date 3.Set the time in System Time 4.Press End key. Confirmation message will appear 5.Press Y key. BIOS setup will terminate and the computer will be rebooted Password Cannot enter Refer to the TOSHIBA Password Utility section in Refer to the section in password Chapter 6, Power and Power-UpModes Keyboard Some letter keys Check that the numeric keypad overlay is not produce numbers selected. Press Fn + F10 and try typing again Output to screen is Make sure the software you are using is not garbled remapping the keyboard. Remapping involves reassigning the meaning of each key. See your software’s documentation If you are still unable to use the keyboard consult your dealer 188 Internal LCD display panelHard disk drive 191 USB floppy disk driveSD card 192 PC cardExpressCard Infrared port 193 Dual Pointing DeviceTouch Pad/AccuPoint click Control Panel, click Printers and Other Mouse Mouse Properties and click Dual Pointing Device Detail Setting Device Select Printers and Other Hardware and select Mouse icon Pointer Options Buttons OK 194 USB mouseOn-screenpointer does not respond to mouse operation Make sure the mouse is properly connected to the USB port Double-clickingdoes not work Click start, click Control Panel, click Click the Buttons tab Set the double-clickspeed as required and Click the Pointer Options tab Set the speed as required and click OK The mouse might be dirty. Refer to your mouse moves erratically documentation for instructions on cleaning Fingerprint Sensor Reading of the Please try again using the correct posture. Refer fingerprint was not to Using the Fingerprint Sensor in Chapter 4 in Chapter 4 successful Try the recognition process again using another enrolled finger 195 Set the Enable System Boot AuthenticationControl Center USB device 196 Memory expansionBeep sounds (Two beeps, a dash and a dot, for a defective memory module in slot A When both beeps sound, both memories in slot A and B are defective.) If an incompatible module has been installed, follow the steps below 1.Turn off the computer 2.Disconnect the AC adaptor and all peripheral devices 3.Remove the battery pack 4.Remove the memory module 5.Install the battery and/or connect the AC adaptor 6.Turn on the power Sound system Refer also to documentation for your audio devices No sound is heard Adjust the volume control dial Check the software volume settings Make sure the headphone connection is secure Check Windows Device Manager. Make sure the sound function is enabled and that settings for I O address, Interrupt level and DMA are correct for your software and do not conflict with other hardware devices that you may have connected to the computer Annoying sound You may be experiencing feedback. Refer to is heard Sound system in Chapter 4, Operating Basics 197 External monitori.LINK (IEEE1394) device Add 198 ModemRefer to Appendix C, AT Commands and Appendix D, S-registers Communication Make sure the computer’s internal modem software can’t initialize settings are correct. Refer to Phone and Modem modem Properties in the Control Panel You can hear a dial If the call is going through a PBX machine, make tone but can’t make a sure the communication application’s tone dial call detection feature is disabled You can also use the ATX command. Refer to Appendix C, AT Commands You place a call, but a connection can’t be made Make sure the settings are correct in your communications application After making a call you can’t hear a ring You can also use the ATD command. Refer to Appendix C, AT Commands Communication is cut The computer will automatically cut off off unexpectedly is not successful for a set time interval. Try lengthening this time interval CARRIER Check the error control setting in your communications application You can also use the AT\N command. Refer to Appendix C, AT Commands Character display becomes garbled stop bit settings correspond with those of the during a remote computer communication Check the flow control and communication session protocol You cannot receive an Check the rings before auto answer setting in incoming call your communications application You can also use the ATS0 command. Refer to Appendix D, S-registers 199 LANBluetooth 200 PrinterTV output signal 201 Disposing of PC and PC batteries■Selecting Delete for a target file ■Putting files in the Recycle Bin and emptying the Recycle Bin ■Reformatting the media ■Reinstalling an operating system from the recovery CD-ROM ■Physically destroy the hard disk drive ■Use a proven specialized utility to overwrite all data Before you call 202 Where to writeOutside of Europe In Europe Australia Germany & Austria Canada France China Netherlands Singapore Spain 203 United States of AmericaUnited Kingdom The Rest of Europe 205 Disclaimers209 Specifications210 Power RequirementsComputer Built-inModem Network control unit (NCU) Type of NCU Type of line Type of dialing Control command Monitor function Communication specifications Communication system protocol speed 211 Transmitting levelReceiving level Input/output impedance Error correcting Data compression Power supply 213 Display Controller and Modes223 AT Commands224 Bn Communication standard settingB15 B16 Selects Bell 103J when the modem is at 300 bps (default). Result Codes: OK n=0,1,15,16 ERROR Otherwise Dn Dial The following may be used as phone number modifiers: PPulse dialing TTouch-tonedialing (default) Hook flash. Causes the modem to go S=n &Zn=X En Echo command E0 Disables echo to the computer E1 Enables echo to the computer (default) 225 Hook controlRequest ID information Ln Monitor speaker volume Mn Monitor speaker mode 226 Nn Modulation handshakeReturn on-lineto data mode Select pulse dialing Result code control NO CARRIER 227 T Select tone dialingVn DCE response format Result code selection, call progress monitoring Command Dial tone Busy Supported Result Code detect signal 228 Dial tone detectDisabled: The modem dials a call regardless of whether it detects a dial tone Busy tone detect Disabled: The modem ignores any busy tones it receives Enabled: The modem monitors for busy tones OK n=0,1,2,3,4,5 Zn Recall stored profile &Cn Data Carrier Detect (DCD) control &C0 &C1 &Dn DTR control &D0 &D1 229 &D2&D3 &F Load factory settings &Gn V.22bis guard tone control &G0 &G1 &G2 &Kn Local flow control selection &K0 &K3 &K4 &Pn Select Pulse Dial Make/Break Ratio (WW) &P0 &P1 &P2 230 &Tn Self-testcommands&T0 Abort. Stops any test in progress &T1 OK n=0 CONNECT n=1 ERROR Otherwise &V Display Current Configuration &V View profiles &W Store current configuration Saves the current (active) configuration (profile), including S-Registers &W Stores the current configuration &Zn=x Store telephone number OK n=0, 1, 2, 3 ERROR Otherwise \Nn Error control mode selection \N0 Buffer mode. No error control. \N1 Direct mode \N2 This is also known as MNP reliable mode 231 \N3 V.42, MNP, or buffered (default)\N4 \N5 \N7 OK n=0,1,2,3,4,5,7 ERROR Otherwise \Qn Local flow control selection \Q0 Disable flow control \Q1 XON/XOFF software flow control. \Q3 CTS/RTS to DTE (default). Result Codes: \Vn Protocol result code \V0 Disable protocol result code appended to DCE speed \V1 Enable protocol result code appended to DCE speed (default) %B View numbers in blacklist %Cn Data compression control %C0 V.42bis/MNP 5 disabled. No data compression %C3 V.42bis/MNP 5 enabled. Data compression enabled (default) 232 Result Codes: OK n=0,3 ERROR Otherwise233 S-registers245 Wireless LAN246 R-FFrequency■ Band 5GHz (5150-5850MHz) (Revision A) ■ Band 2.4GHz (2400-2483.5MHz) (Revision B, G) Modulation ■ DSSS-CCK, DSSS-DQPSK, DSSS-DBPSK (Revision B) Technique ■ OFDM-BPSK, OFDM-QPSK, OFDM-16QAM OFDM-64QAM(Revision A, G) Wireless IEEE 802.11 Channels Sets (Revision B and G) Frequency Range 2400-2483.5MHz Channel ID 247 102457*1122467*2 132472*2 *1 Factory-setdefault channels For Wireless LAN cards installed in wireless clients that operating in a In a Wireless LAN Access Point, the Wireless LAN card will use the Wireless IEEE 802.11 Channels Sets (Revision A) 5150-5850MHz 249 TOSHIBA RAID250 Use the following procedures when manually setting up WindowsBefore Setting Up Windows Creating the TOSHIBA RAID Driver Disk 1.Connect the USB floppy disk drive and insert a floppy disk menu, select button 3.Select the TOSHIBA RAID Driver and click the Install button Specify the folder and click the Unzip Configuring the BIOS Setup Program It is not necessary to change the setting if it has already been set as such , in this chapter Windows Setup Procedure 1.Insert the Windows Setup CD-ROMinto the CD-ROMdrive and boot up The Windows Setup program will start When the message “ Press F6 if you need to install a third party SCSI or RAID driver When the message " appears on the screen, press the 4.Follow the onscreen instructions to continue Windows setup ■The following types of applications might not work correctly: 252 Starting the BIOS Setup ProgramCheck system. Then press [F1] key Modifying the BIOS Current State Create State Built-inHDD Second HDD Configuration status and settings JBOD 1RAID-0 2RAID-0 RAID-1 UNKNOWN No Drive 253 Ending the BIOS Setup Program255 Bluetooth wireless technology Interoperability257 GeneralEuropean Union (EU) and EFTA Canada - Industry Canada (IC) 258 USA-FederalCommunications Commission (FCC)-Reorientor relocate the receiving antenna -Increasethe distance between the equipment and the receiver -Consultthe dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help 259 Caution: Exposure to Radio Frequency RadiationTaiwan Article 17 Any use of low power radio frequency electric machinery shall 1. Sticker Please put the following sticker on computer incorporating this product 260 2.IndicationThe indication shown below appears on this equipment (1)2.4 : This equipment uses a frequency of 2.4 GHz (2)FH : This equipment uses FH-SSmodulation (3)1: The interference range of this equipment is less than 10 m (4)This equipment uses a frequency bandwidth from 2,400 MHz to 2,483.5 MHz It is impossible to avoid the band of mobile object identification systems 261 Device Authorization262 AustriaBelgium Cyprus Czech Republic Denmark Estonia Finland Germany Greece Hungary Iceland Ireland Italy Latvia Liechtenstein Lithuania Luxembourg Malta New Zealand Norway Poland Portugal Slovakia Slovenia Sweden Switzerland USA Japan 263 AC Power Cord and Connectors264 France:Switzerland: Germany: United Kingdom: Europe 265 TOSHIBA Anti-theftProtection Timer267 Glossary268 IrDAIRQ: KB: LCD: LED: LSI: MB: MS-DOS: OCR: PCB: PCI: RAM: RGB: ROM: RTC: SCSI: SIO: SXGA+: TFT: UART: USB: UXGA: VESA: VGA: VRT: WXGA: XGA AccuPoint: adaptor: allocate: alphanumeric: alternating current (AC): 269 analog signal:ANSI: antistatic: A material used to prevent the buildup of static electricity application: ASCII: async: Short for asynchronous asynchronous: backup: batch file: ASCII BIOS: bit: board: boot: bps: buffer: 270 bus: An interface for transmission of signals, data or electric powerbyte: capacity: card: Synonym for board. See board CardBus: An industry standard bus for 32-bitPC cards CD-ROM: CD-RW: See character: chassis: The frame containing the computer chip: CMOS: cold start: Starting a computer that is currently off (turning on the power) COM1, COM2, COM3 and COM4: commands: communications: 271 compatibility:components: computer program: computer system: configuration: control keys: controller: co-processor: CPS: CPU: CRT: cursor: data: data bits: DC: default: 272 delete:dialog box: disk drive: disk storage: display: documentation: DOS: Disk Operating System. See operating system driver: Dual Pointing Device: DVD-R (+R -R): DVD-ROM: DVD-RW (+RW -RW): echo: erase: See delete delete 273 escape:2) A means of aborting the task currently in progress escape guard time: execute: To interpret and execute an instruction Extended Capability Port: fast infrared: file: fingerprint sensor: firmware: floppy disk: A removable disk that stores magnetically encoded data floppy disk drive (FDD): 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 function keys: gigabyte (GB): graphics: hard disk: 274 hard disk drive (HDD):hardware: hertz: hexadecimal: host computer: hot key: HW Setup: icon: i.LINK (IEEE1394): infrared port: input: instruction: interface: interrupt request: I/O: I/O devices: IrDA 1.1: 275 KB: See kilobytekeyboard: kilobyte (KB): level 2 cache: See cache cache Light Emitting Diode (LED): LSI: Large Scale Integration 2)An integrated circuit that uses large scale integration main board: See motherboard motherboard megabyte (MB): megahertz: menu: 276 mode:modem: motherboard: nonvolatile memory: numeric keypad overlay: OCR: online state: operating system: output: The results of a computer operation. Output commonly indicates data 277 password:pel: peripheral component interconnect: An industry standard 32-bitbus An industry standard 32-bit bus peripheral device: pixel: plug and play: port: Power Saver Utility: printed circuit board (PCB): program: prompt: Random Access Memory (RAM): 278 restart:RGB: RJ11: A modular telephone jack RJ45: A modular LAN jack SCSI: SD card: serial communications: serial interface: SIO: soft key: software: stop bit: subpixel: synchronous: system disk: 279 terminal:TFT display: Touch Pad: TTL: Universal Serial Bus: VGA: volatile memory: warm start: window: Wireless LAN: write protection: 281 Index
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