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USB, 1-7
locatio
n, 2-2, 2-4, 2-
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Video mode
s, B-2
Video RAM
, 1-4
Volume cont
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Wireless commu
nication switch,
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Wireless LAN, 1-9
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TOSHIBA
A50
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Users Manual
Copyright
Disclaimer
Trademarks
Modem warning notice
Conformity Statement
Network Compatibility Statement
Optical disc drive safety instructions
DVD Super Multi DV-W24E
TOSHIBA
DVD-ROM SD-C2612
DVD-ROM & CD-R/RW SD-R2512
DVD-R/-RW SD-R6112, SD-R6332
HITACHI LG
DVD-ROM & CD-R/RW GCC-4241N
Panasonic
DVD-ROM & CD-R/RW UJDA750
DVD-R/-RW UJ-811BTJB-A
DVD Super Multi UJ-820
International precautions
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General Precautions
Stress injury
Heat warning
Pressure or impact damage
PC Card overheating
Mobile phones
Central Processing Unit ("CPU") Performance Disclaimer
RTC battery
CE compliance
Working environment
Network connection (Class A warning)
Information on the secure use of the CD-RW
Wireless LAN and your Health
Safety Instruction for Wireless Products
Limitation of Liability
Usage Restrictions
WARNING
NOTE
Table of Contents
General Precautions Preface
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Preface
Manual contents
Conventions
Abbreviations
Icons
Keys
Key operation
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Chapter 1
Introduction
Equipment checklist
Hardware
Software
Windows XP Home Edition or Professional
Features
Processor
Memory
Power
Disks
Display
Keyboard Pointing Device Ports
Slots Multimedia
Communications
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Security Software
Special features
Page
Page
Utilities
Page
Options
Chapter 2
The Grand Tour
Front with the display closed
Left side
CB
Right side
Backside
Page
Underside
Front with the display open
Page
System indicators
Keyboard indicators
USB floppy disk drive (optional)
Fixed optical media drives
Region codes for DVD drives and media
Writable discs
CDs
DVDs
Formats
DVD-ROM drive
DVD-ROM and CD-R/RW drive
DVD-R/-RW drive
DVD Super Multi drive
AC adaptor
Chapter 3
Getting Started
Setting up your work space
General conditions
Placement of the computer
Seating and posture
Lighting
Work habits
Installing the battery pack
Connecting the AC adaptor
Opening the display
Turning on the power
Windows XP setup
Turning off the power
Shut Down mode (Boot mode)
Hibernation Mode
Benefits of hibernation
Starting Hibernation
Automatic Hibernation
Data save in Hibernation Mode
Standby Mode
Benefits of Standby Mode
Executing Standby Mode
Standby Mode limitations
Restarting the computer
Restoring the preinstalled software
Restoring the complete system
Restoring TOSHIBA utilities and drivers
Chapter 4
Operating Basics
Using the Touch pad
Using the USB floppy disk drive
Connecting 3 1/2" floppy disk drive
Disconnecting 3 1/2" floppy disk drive
Using optical media drives
Loading discs
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Removing discs
Audio/Video controls
Next and Previous buttons
Play/Pause and Stop buttons
Writing CDs on DVD-ROM and CD-R/RW drive
Before writing or rewriting
When writing or rewriting
Writing CD/DVDs on DVD-R/-RW drive
Writing CD/DVDs on DVD Super Multi drive
Important message (DVD-R/-RW drive)
Important message (DVD Super Multi drive)
Disclaimer (DVD-R/-RW drive)
Disclaimer (DVD Super Multi drive)
Before writing or rewriting
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When writing or rewriting
RecordNow! Basic for TOSHIBA
Data Verification
DLA for TOSHIBA
Video
Media care
CD/DVDs
Floppy disks
Sound System
Volume control
Microphone level
Audio controller
Power management
Modem
Region selection
Properties menu
Setting
Modem Selection
Dialing Properties
Connecting
Disconnecting
Wireless LAN
Security
Wireless communication switch
Wireless communication indicator
LAN
LAN cable types
Connecting LAN cable
Disconnecting LAN cable
Cleaning the computer
Moving the computer
Heat dispersal
Chapter 5
The Keyboard
Typewriter keys
Users Manual 5-2
The Keyboard
F1 F12 function keys
Soft keys: Fn key combinations
Emulating keys on enhanced keyboard
A 101-key enhanced keyboard layout
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Hot keys
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Fn Sticky key
Windows special keys
Keypad overlay
Turning on the overlays
Arrow mode
Numeric mode
Temporarily using normal keyboard (overlay on)
Temporarily using overlay (overlay off)
Temporarily changing modes
Generating ASCII characters
Chapter 6
Power and Power-Up Modes
Power conditions
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Power indicators
Battery indicator
DC IN 15V indicator
Power indicator
Battery types
High Capacity battery pack
Battery pack
Real Time Clock battery
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Care and use of the battery pack
Safety precautions
Danger
Warning
Caution
Note
Charging the batteries
Procedures
Time
Battery charging notice
Monitoring battery capacity
Maximizing battery operating time
Retaining data with power off
Extending battery life
Replacing the battery pack
Removing the battery pack
Installing the battery pack
Starting the computer by password
S
Power-up modes
Windows utilities
Hot keys
Panel power on/off
System Auto Off
Chapter 7
HW Setup and Passwords
HW Setup
Accessing HW Setup
HW Setup window
General
Setup
Password User Password
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Parallel/Printer
Parallel Port Mode
Page
CPU
Dynamic CPU Frequency Mode
Boot Priority Boot Priority Options
Page
HDD Priority Options
Page
Chapter 8
Optional Devices
PC Card
Inserting a PC Card
Removing a PC Card
Memory expansion
Installing a memory module
Removing a memory module
Additional battery pack
Additional AC adaptor
Battery charger
USB floppy disk drive
External monitor
TV
Changing the resolution
i.LINK (IEEE1394)
Precautions
Connecting
Disconnecting
Security lock
Chapter 9
Troubleshooting
Problem solving process
Preliminary checklist
Analyzing the problem
Hardware and system checklist
System start-up
Self test
Power
Overheating power down
S
AC power
Battery
Real Time Clock
Password
Keyboard
LCD panel
Hard disk drive
DVD-ROM drive
Page
DVD-ROM and CD-R/RW
DVD-R/-RW drive
Page
DVD Super Multi drive
Floppy disk drive
PC Card
Pointing device
Touch pad
USB mouse
USB
Memory expansion
Sound system
Monitor
i.LINK (IEEE1394)
Modem
LAN
Wireless LAN
Printer
TOSHIBA support
Before you call
Where to write
Appendix A
Specifications
Physical Dimensions
Environmental Requirements
Power Requirements
Built-in Modem
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Appendix B
Display Controller and Modes
Display controller
Video modes
Table1 Video modes (VGA)
Table1 Video modes (VGA) continued
Table 2 Video modes (855GME)
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Table 2 Video modes (855GME) continued
Table 3 Video modes (852GM)
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Table 3 Video modes (852GM) continued
Display Settings
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Appendix C
Internal Modem Guide
Installing the internal modem
Removing the internal modem
Appendix D
Wireless LAN
Card Specifications
Radio Characteristics
Supported Frequency Sub-bands
Wireless IEEE 802.11 Channels Sets (Revision B and G)
Wireless IEEE 802.11 Channels Sets (Revision A)
Wireless Channels Sets (Turbo Mode)
Appendix E
AC Power Cord and Connectors
Certification agencies
Europe:
Appendix F
If your computer is stolen
TOSHIBA Theft Registration
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