Introduction, Equipment Checklist | Toshiba T2150CD guide

Chapter 1

Introduction

This chapter provides an equipment checklist and it identifies the T2150CD series computer’s features, options and accessories.

CAUTION

Some of the features described in this manual may not function properly if an operating system other than preinstalled Toshiba MS-DOS is used on the computer.

Equipment Checklist

Carefully unpack your computer. Save the box and packing materials for future use. Check to make sure you have all the following items:

T2150CD Series Portable Personal Computer

External 3 1/2” diskette driveand cable

Five spare AccuPoint (pointing device) caps: one green, two blue, two gray

AC power cord

Key cap stickers(Ctrl, Alt, CapsLock)

The following software that is preinstalled on your hard disk:

Toshiba MS-DOS 6.22

Microsoft Windows™ for Workgroups 3.11

Companion Utility

Windows Utility

Mouseware for AccuPoint driver

Display drivers for Windows

Card Manager

CD-ROM driver

Audio Applications

Hypertext on-line help

Your computer’s documentation:

T2150CD Series Portable Personal Computer User’s Manual

Microsoft Windows for Workgroups 3.11 & MS-DOS 6.22 User’s Guide

Card Manager User’s Guide

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Toshiba T2150CD user manual Introduction, Equipment Checklist

Contents

Disclaimer CopyrightTrademarks FCC Notice Industry Canada requirement Location of the Required Label Toshiba CD-ROM drive XM-1102B Safety Instruction Vorscht OBS Toshiba service procedure Manual Contents Abbreviations ConventionsIcons Keys 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 Backing Up Preinstalled Software Formatted DiskettesMaking Toshiba Companion Utility Diskette Restoring Backed Up Files Using the Backup Command Installing Application Software Setting Up WindowsTurning Off the Power Restarting the Computer Using the Drive Identifier Accessing DrivesOperating Basics Identifying Drives Main Battery Accessing Executable Files on DisksCharging the Battery Battery LED Monitoring Battery CapacityPop-up Window Using AccuPoint Hand PositionMaxTime Replacing AccuPoint Cap Using CD ROM Drive Pressing the CD ROM drawer button Eliminating Feedback Using Microphone Sampling Rate Numeric Keypad and Arrow Key OverlayRecord Monitor Mute Adjusting T2150CDS Display Arrow ModeTemporary Access Moving the Computer Cleaning the Computer Disks and Disk Drives Types of Disk DrivesHard Disk Drive CD Care CD ROM Drive2 External Diskette Drive 2 Diskettes Write-protecting 3 1/2 Diskettes Labeling Diskettes Write-protect tab Diskette Care Formatting Disks Ramdrive Creating a System Disk System/Non-System Disks Protecting Your Data on Diskette Backup Data DiskettesNon-System Disks Program DiskettesPage Keyboard Light Gray KeysF1...F12 Function 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 Battery Save Mode Resume Mode/Boot ModeInstant Security Display Selection Alarm Volume Accessing the Pop-up Window Emulating Fn Key on External KeyboardKeyboard Layout Numeric Mode Arrow ModeKeypad Overlay Turning on the Overlay Temporarily Using the Overlay overlay off Temporarily Using the Normal Keyboard overlay onGenerating Ascii Characters Temporarily Changing ModesPage Power Conditions Power No battery installed Bmcrnbullet.bmp Operates No charge Battery Types Power LEDsBattery LED Main Battery Backup BatteryReal Time Clock Battery Care and Use of the Battery Pack Safety PrecautionsCharging the Batteries Procedures Battery Charging NoticeTime Xxxx See , Setup and Password Security Maximizing Battery Operating Time Replacing the Battery Pack Retaining Data With Power OffExtending Battery Life 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 AutoResume Mode Starting the computer in boot modeTurning off 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 Panel Power On/Off Alarm Power OnSystem Auto Off Display Panel Displaying ImagesDisplay Controller 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 Extended Bios Data Area Using RAMMemory Map Conventional Memory High Memory Upper MemoryExtended Memory Expanded Memory LIM-EMS and Optional Additional Memory LIM-EMS and Software Memory Access and Processor Modes Real ModeCPU Cache Memory Virtual 8086 Mode Protected Mode List of Utilities and Drivers Toshiba Utilities and Drivers Setup and Password Security System Setup of TsetupAccessing System Setup Changing Values in the Setup Menu Accepting Changes and Exiting System Setup WindowFactory Preset Configuration Memory Setup Options Ext. Scan Mode LCD Display ModePower On Display LCD Display Colors Text Mode Stretch Battery User Setting Options Boot mode, System Auto Off is not displayed HDD Auto Off Battery Level Optional Devices Power DevicesCards/Memory Peripheral Devices 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 Additional Battery Pack Battery ChargerPort Replicator 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 Connecting the AC Adapter Disconnecting the Port ReplicatorParallel Printer 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 Troubleshooting Problem Solving ProcessPreliminary Checklist Analyzing the Problem Hardware and System Checklist System Start-upSelf Test Battery Power Sources AC power Keyboard Password Hard Disk Drive LCD Panel CD ROM Drive Disk Drives and reboot Diskette Diskette Drive Ramdrive Printer Pointing DeviceAccuPoint Serial Mouse PS/2 Mouse External Monitor Pcmcia Card Executing the Diagnostic Test Program Diagnostic Test Test Sequence Choosing Test Options Subtests System/MemoryDisplay Tests Character Attributes Character sets Graphics CapabilitiesFloppy Disk Diskette Test Printer Test Hard Disk Test Before You Call Toshiba Support Where to Write Outside of EuropeEurope France Rest of Europe Physical Dimensions SpecificationsPower Requirements Environmental Requirements Disks Processor AccuPoint PortsPcmcia Card Slots Sound system 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