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Glossary

The terms in this glossary cover topics related to this manual. Alternate naming is included for reference.

LOSSARYG

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

DVD±R:Digital Versatile Disc Recordable

DVD-RAM:DigitalVersatileDisc Random Access Memory

DVD-ROM:DigitalVersatileDisc Read Only Memory

DVD±RW: Digital Versatile Disc Read/Write

ECP: extended capabilities port

FDD: floppy disk drive

FIR: fast infrared

GB: gigabyte

HDD: hard disk drive

IDE: integrated drive electronics

I/O: 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

MB: megabyte

OCR: optical character recognition (reader)

PCB: printed circuit board

PCI: peripheral component intercon- nect

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Contents

Toshiba Trademarks CopyrightDisclaimer FCC notice Declaration of Conformity Information FCC information Vcci Class B Information FCC conditionsContact Network Compatibility Statement Modem warning noticeConformity Statement Pursuant to FCC CFR 47, Part Japan regulationsRegion selection Redial Telephone company procedures Type of serviceIf problems arise Disconnection Fax branding Instructions for IC CS-03 certified equipment AT&F AT&W AT%TE=0 ATZ Modem warning notice for Australia Software in addition to a modem Page General conditions Location of the required label Optical disc drive safety instructions DVD Multi DV-W22E Toshiba DVD-R/-RW SD-R6112 CD-RW/DVD-ROM SD-R2412 Hitachi DVD±RW GWA-4040N DVD±RW DVR-K12D Pioneer DVD Multi UJ-811B Panasonic CD-RW/DVD-ROM UJDA750 International precautions Page Table of Contents Xxvi Grand TourGetting Started Xxvii Restoring the preinstalled software fromOperating Basics Xxviii Keyboard HW Setup and Passwords Power and Power-Up ModesOptional Devices Xxix Xxx Troubleshooting Glossary Index Appendixes Xxxii Preface Manual contents Abbreviations ConventionsIcons Keys Display Key operationMessages Conventions Xxxvi Stress injury General PrecautionsHeat injury Pressure or impact damage Mobile phone PC card overheatingCentral Processing Unit CPU Performance Disclaimer Xxxviii Xxxix Stress injury Open the keyboard brace Chapter Introduction Introduction Introduction Equipment checklistHardware Software Processor Features Memory PowerFeatures CD-DA Disks DVD-R DVD-RW DVD-RAM CD-ROM CD-EXTRA Keyboard Display Ports Pointing deviceSlots Multimedia LAN Communications Special features Special featuresSecurity Software Hibernate in the System standby and System hibernation Utilities Utilities CD+DVD Options Options Introduction Grand Tour Grand Tour Front with the display closed Grand Tour LAN Jack Left side Right side Right side Indicator Back side Back side Security lock UniversalSerial Bus Underside Underside Front with the display open Front with the display open System indicators System indicators Refer to the Keypad overlay section in , Keyboard Keyboard indicators USB diskette drive USB diskette drive Region codes for DVD drives and media Fixed optical media drive Formats Writable discsCDs DVDs DVD-R/-RW drive DVD-ROM driveCD-RW/DVD-ROM drive DVD+R write DVD Multi driveDVD±RW drive DVD Dual drive 11 The AC adaptor AC adaptor Getting Started Getting Started Getting Started Setting up your work space General conditions Placement of the computer Seating and posture Setting up your work space Work habits Lighting Connecting the AC adaptor Connecting the AC adaptor Opening the display Connecting the power cord to the AC adaptor Turning on the power Turning on the power Starting up for the first time Turning off the powerShut Down mode Boot mode Benefits of hibernation Hibernation modeTurning off the power Starting Hibernation Open Toshiba Power SaverAutomatic Hibernation Select Turn Off Computer Data save in hibernation mode Standby mode Clickstart, click Turn Off Computerand clickStandby Benefits of standbyExecuting standby Restarting the computer Restarting the computerStandby limitations Getting Started Operating Basics Connecting Disconnecting Operating Basics Using the Touch Pad Connecting 3 1/2 diskette drive Using the USB diskette drive Disconnecting 3 1/2 diskette drive Using optical media drivesUsing optical media drives ClickDiskettedrive Pressing the eject button Loading discs Pulling the drawer open Closing the CD/DVD drawer Removing discs Next and Previous buttons Audio/Video controlsAudio/Video controls Next Play/Pause and Stop buttons Writing CDs on CD-RW/DVD-ROM driveControls for CD/DVD and Digital Audio Play/Pause Writing CDs on CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive Before writing or rewriting Disclaimer Writing CD/DVDs on DVD±RW drive DVD Dual driveImportant message Writing CD/DVDs on DVD-R/-RW drive Writing CD/DVDs on DVD-R/-RW drive Writing CD/DVDs on DVD Multi drive Only DVD Multi drive can use DVD-RAM Writing CD/DVDs on DVD Multi drive Operating Basics Drag’n Drop CD+DVD CD/DVDs Media careData verification Sound System Volume controlDiskettes Microphone level SoundMAX Control Panel Power managementMicrophone Enhancements Click Options and select Advanced Controls ClickAdvanced Input a time in Power Save Delay Seconds Clicked the Power Management tabModem Region selection Region Selection icon Properties menu Setting ConnectingModem Selection Dialing Properties Disconnecting Wireless LAN Security Wireless communication switchWireless LAN LAN cable types Wireless communication IndicatorIndicatorstatus Indication 12 Connecting the LAN cable Connecting LAN cable Moving the computer Cleaning the computerDisconnecting LAN cable Heat dispersal Heat dispersal Operating Basics Keyboard Keyboard Typewriter keys Keyboard Emulating keys on enhanced keyboard F1 … F12 function keysSoft keys Fn key combinations Soft keys Fn key combinations Hot keys Soft keys Fn key combinations Fn Sticky key Windows special keys Arrow modeKeypad overlay Turning on the overlays Numeric mode Temporarily using normal keyboard overlay on Generating Ascii characters Temporarily using overlay overlay offTemporarily changing modes Generating Ascii characters Keyboard Power and Power-Up Modes Power POWER-UP Modes Power conditions Power and Power-Up Modes Battery indicators Power indicators DC in 15V indicator Battery typesPower indicator Battery types Real Time Clock battery Battery pack Care and use of the battery pack Care and use of the battery packSafety precautions Modes Care and use of the battery pack Charging the batteries Procedures Time Battery charging noticeCharging time hours Battery type Power on Power off Maximizing battery operating time Monitoring battery capacity Extending battery life Retaining data with power off Removing the battery pack Replacing the battery pack Releasing the battery pack Replacing the battery pack Securing the battery pack Installing the battery pack Power-up modes Starting the computer by passwordStarting the computer by password Windows utilities System Auto Off Panel power on/off HW Setup and Passwords HW Setup Passwords HW Setup HW Setup and PasswordsAccessing HW Setup HW Setup window General Password Key FD HW Setup Parallel/Printer Device Config CPU HT Technology Boot Priority HW Setup HDD Priority Options Enter USB Supervisor password Optional Devices Optional Devices Optional Devices Power devicesCards/memory Peripheral devices Inserting a PC card PC cards PC cards Removing a PC card Formatting an SD card SD cards SD cards Removing an SD card SD card care Memory expansion Memory expansion Installing memory module Removing the keybord brace Lifting into the left the insulation sheet Removing memory module Universal AC adaptor Battery packBattery pack Parallel printer External monitor Link IEEE1394 PrecautionsLink IEEE1394 10 Connecting the i.LINK cable Point to i.LINK IEEE1394 device and click Security lockSecurity lock Optional Devices Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Preliminary checklist TroubleshootingProblem solving process Analyzing the problem System start-up Hardware and system checklistHardware and system checklist Self test Power AC power Overheating power downProblem Procedure Its DC Problem Procedure Battery Password Projecting Parts Roubleshootingt LCD panel Hard disk drive DVD-ROM CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive DVD-R/-RW drive EXTRA, CD-G Audio CD only DVD Multi drive DVD DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW Diskette drive SD card PC card Click the Pointer Options tab Pointing device USB mouse Click the Device Setting tabOpen the Control Panel Hardware icon USB Sound System Memory expansion Modem Monitor No Carrier Standby/Hibernation Wireless LAN Real Time Clock Link IEEE1394 Printer To , HW Setup and paswords Before you call Where to writeToshiba support InEurope Germany&Austria Toshiba support Troubleshooting Ppendixesa Appendixes Physical Dimensions SpecificationsPower Requirements Appendix a NetworkcontrolunitNCU Built-in Modem Appendix B Display Controller and ModesDisplay controller Video modes VGA Video modes Appendix B Video modes XGA Appendix B Video modes XGA Video modes Super XGA+ Video modes Super XGA+ Appendix B FigureB-1 Display Properties Display Settings Extended Desktop Figure B-3 WinDVD Figure B-5 Setup Appendix B Repeat last command AT CommandsAppendix C +++ Escape sequence Dn Dial Answer commandBn Communication standard setting Hook control En Echo commandRequest ID information Appendix C Nn Modulation handshake Ln Monitor speaker volumeMn Monitor speaker mode Qn Result code control On Return on-line to data modeSelect pulse dialing Xn Result code selection, call progress monitoring Select tone dialingVn DCE response format Busy tone detect Dial tone detectRecall stored profile Data Carrier Detect DCD control Dn DTR control Load factory settings Gn V.22bis guard tone control Tn Self-test commandsKn Local flow control selection Pn Select Pulse Dial Make/Break Ratio WW Zn=x Store telephone number Display Current ConfigurationStore current configuration \Qn Local flow control selection \Nn Error control mode selection Cn Data compression control \Vn Protocol result codeView numbers in blacklist Register values RegistersAppendix D ATSn? S0 Auto answer ring number S3 Command line termination character user definedS1 Ring counter S2 AT escape character user defined S4 Response formatting character user defined S5 Command line editing character user definedS6 Wait before dialing Appendix D S8 Comma pause time S7 Connection completion time-outS11 Dtmf dialing speed S12 Escape guard time S37 Dial line rate Result Code Numeric Description AT command set result codesResult code summary Delayed Appendix D Function Transmission speed ModeAppendix E Table E-1 Result codes for a V.90 connection Appendix E AT Command Appendix E Installing the modem board and jack Installing the internal modemInternal Modem Guide Appendix F Removing the internal modem A02-0604JP Appendix F Card Specifications Wireless LANRadio Characteristics Appendix G Supported Frequency Sub-bands Wireless Ieee 802.11 Channels Sets Revision B and G Appendix G Wireless Ieee 802.11 Channels Sets Revision a Wireless Channels Sets Turbo Mode Appendix H AC Power Cord Connectors Australia Europe USA and Canada Appendix Parts Numbers Configurations Glossary-1 Glossary Glossary-2 Adaptor Glossary-3 Cache memory Glossary-4 Capacity Glossary-5 Dialog box Glossary-6 Disk drive Glossary-7 Hardware Glossary-8 Hertz Glossary-9 Monitor Glossary-10 Motherboard Glossary-11 Prompt Glossary-12 Radio frequency interference RFI shield Glossary-13 Write protection Glossary-14 Index-1 Index Index-2 Index-3 Index Index-4 Toshiba