Optional Devices, Cards/Memory, Power Devices | Toshiba T2150CD

Chapter 12

Optional Devices

Optional devices can expand the T2150CD series computer’s capabilities and its versatility. This chapter describes connection or installation of the following types of devices:

Cards/Memory

PCMCIA cards

Memory modules

Power Devices

Additional battery pack

Battery charger

Peripheral Devices

Port replicator

Parallel printer

External monitor

PS/2 mouse

PS/2 keyboard

International keyboards

Security lock

Interfacing for serial devices

PCMCIA Cards

The T2150CD series computers are equipped with a PCMCIA (Personal Computer Memory Card International Association) card expansion slot that can accommodate two 5

mmType II cards or one 10.5 mm Type III PCMCIA card. Any PCMCIA compatible card (manufactured by Toshiba or other vendor) can be installed.

Types of PCMCIA cards include:

Card modem

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Toshiba T2150CD user manual Optional Devices, Cards/Memory, Power Devices, Peripheral Devices, Pcmcia Cards

Contents

FCC Notice CopyrightDisclaimer Trademarks Industry Canada requirement Location of the Required Label Toshiba CD-ROM drive XM-1102B Safety Instruction Vorscht OBS Toshiba service procedure Manual Contents Keys ConventionsAbbreviations Icons Messages Display Introduction Equipment Checklist Battery pack Keyboard Sound system Ramdrive Special Features Keypad overlay Options Front With Display Closed Grand Tour Shows the computer’s left side Left Side Shows the computer’s right side Right Side Right side of the T2150CD series computer Back Side Underside of the T2150CD series computer Underside Front with the display open Front With Display Open Operating Basics Indicator PanelPage Getting Started Setting Up General Conditions Placement of Computer Lighting Seating and Posture Work Habits Connecting Power Cord Connecting the power cord to the computer Using 3 1/2 External Diskette Drive Connectors are designed so they cannot be misconnected Connecting 3 1/2 External Diskette Drive Opening the Display Disconnecting 3 1/2 External Diskette Drive Turning on the power Turning on the Power Inserting a diskette Inserting and Removing Diskettes Making Toshiba Companion Utility Diskette Backing Up Preinstalled SoftwareFormatted Diskettes Restoring Backed Up Files Using the Backup Command Turning Off the Power Installing Application SoftwareSetting Up Windows Restarting the Computer Identifying Drives Accessing DrivesUsing the Drive Identifier Operating Basics Charging the Battery Main BatteryAccessing Executable Files on Disks Pop-up Window Battery LEDMonitoring Battery Capacity MaxTime Using AccuPointHand Position Replacing AccuPoint Cap Using CD ROM Drive Pressing the CD ROM drawer button Eliminating Feedback Using Microphone Mute Numeric Keypad and Arrow Key OverlaySampling Rate Record Monitor Temporary Access Adjusting T2150CDS DisplayArrow Mode Moving the Computer Cleaning the Computer Hard Disk Drive Disks and Disk DrivesTypes of Disk Drives 2 Diskettes CD ROM DriveCD Care 2 External Diskette Drive Write-protecting 3 1/2 Diskettes Labeling Diskettes Write-protect tab Diskette Care Formatting Disks Ramdrive Creating a System Disk System/Non-System Disks Program Diskettes Backup Data DiskettesProtecting Your Data on Diskette Non-System DisksPage F1...F12 Function Keys KeyboardLight Gray Keys Dark Gray Keys Page Ctrl + Pause Break or Ctrl + C halts program execution Emulating Keys on Enhanced Keyboard Soft Keys Fn Key Combinations Hotkeys Instant Security Battery Save ModeResume Mode/Boot Mode Display Selection Alarm Volume Keyboard Layout Accessing the Pop-up WindowEmulating Fn Key on External Keyboard Turning on the Overlay Arrow ModeNumeric Mode Keypad Overlay Temporarily Changing Modes Temporarily Using the Normal Keyboard overlay onTemporarily Using the Overlay overlay off Generating Ascii CharactersPage Power Conditions Power No battery installed Bmcrnbullet.bmp Operates No charge Battery LED Battery TypesPower LEDs Real Time Clock Battery Main BatteryBackup Battery Charging the Batteries Care and Use of the Battery PackSafety Precautions Time ProceduresBattery Charging Notice Xxxx See , Setup and Password Security Maximizing Battery Operating Time Extending Battery Life Replacing the Battery PackRetaining Data With Power Off Unlatching the palm rest Removing a Battery Pack Installing the Battery Pack Care of the Power Cord Starting the Computer With the Password Boot Mode Power-up Modes Turning off the computer in boot mode AutoResume ModeStarting the computer in boot mode Starting the computer in AutoResume mode Turning off the computer in AutoResume mode Automatic Enabling of AutoResume AutoResume Error Conditions System Auto Off Panel Power On/OffAlarm Power On Display Controller Display PanelDisplaying Images Video Modes Video RAM Graphics Mode Text Mode T2150CDT Video modes Selecting Video Mode Svga T2150CDS Video modes Tsetup Displaying Colors Using an External Color MonitorPage Types of Memory Memory Conventional Memory Using RAMExtended Bios Data Area Memory Map Expanded Memory Upper MemoryHigh Memory Extended Memory LIM-EMS and Optional Additional Memory LIM-EMS and Software CPU Cache Memory Memory Access and Processor ModesReal Mode Virtual 8086 Mode Protected Mode List of Utilities and Drivers Toshiba Utilities and Drivers Accessing System Setup Setup and Password SecuritySystem Setup of Tsetup Factory Preset Configuration Changing Values in the Setup MenuAccepting Changes and Exiting System Setup Window Memory Setup Options LCD Display Colors LCD Display ModeExt. Scan Mode Power On Display Text Mode Stretch Battery User Setting Options Boot mode, System Auto Off is not displayed HDD Auto Off Battery Level Peripheral Devices Power DevicesOptional Devices Cards/Memory Opening the Pcmcia slot’s cover Installing the Pcmcia Card Cards slot cover Removing the Pcmcia Card Memory Expansion Installing Memory Module Inserting the memory module Removing Memory Module Port Replicator Additional Battery PackBattery Charger Shows the port replicator’s front Front Shows the port replicator’s back Back Right Side Connecting the Port Replicator 10 Lifting up the connecting lever Parallel Printer Connecting the AC AdapterDisconnecting the Port Replicator External Monitor PS/2 Keyboard PS/2 Mouse Security Lock International Keyboards 16 Security lock Interfacing for Serial Devices Cabling Communication Settings Connecting a Serial Printer Preset Parameter Settings Connecting a Serial Mouse Preliminary Checklist TroubleshootingProblem Solving Process Analyzing the Problem Self Test Hardware and System ChecklistSystem Start-up Battery Power Sources AC power Keyboard Password Hard Disk Drive LCD Panel CD ROM Drive Disk Drives and reboot Diskette Diskette Drive Ramdrive AccuPoint PrinterPointing Device Serial Mouse PS/2 Mouse External Monitor Pcmcia Card Executing the Diagnostic Test Program Diagnostic Test Test Sequence Choosing Test Options Display Tests Character Attributes SubtestsSystem/Memory Floppy Disk Diskette Test Character setsGraphics Capabilities Printer Test Hard Disk Test Before You Call Toshiba Support Europe Where to WriteOutside of Europe France Rest of Europe Environmental Requirements SpecificationsPhysical Dimensions Power Requirements Disks Processor Sound system PortsAccuPoint Pcmcia Card Slots Software Ascii Character Codes SYN Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Figure C-1 United Kingdom UK Keyboard Layouts Figure C-3 Italian IT Figure C-7 German GR AC Power Cord and Connectors USA and Canada United Kingdom Australia Europe Abbreviations GlossaryPage AUTOEXEC.BAT Page Page Page Page Erase See delete Half duplex See duplex Page Page Page Page