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Disclaimer
Trademarks
EU Declaration of Conformity
Modem warning notice
General Precautions
Mobile phone
Central Processing Unit (CPU) Performance Disclaimer
CE compliance
Working environment
Information on the secure use of the CD-RW
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Chapter 3: Getting Started
Chapter 4: Operating Basics
Chapter 5: The Keyboard
Chapter 6: Power and Power-UpModes
Chapter 7: HW Setup and Passwords
Chapter 8: Optional Devices
Chapter 9: Troubleshooting
Appendix A: Specifications
Appendix B: AC Power Cord and Connectors
Preface
Manual contents
Conventions
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Introduction
Equipment checklist
Features
Memory
Slots
Level 2 cache
Video RAM
Drives
Display
Graphics controller
Keyboard
AccuPoint
Power
Battery pack
RTC battery
Ports
Headphone
Multimedia
Sound System
Video-outjack
Communications
Modem
Special features
Battery save mode
Power on password
Instant security
Panel power on/off
Auto power on
Utilities
Options
Advanced Port
Replicator
Slim Select Bay options
Slim Select Bay HDD
adaptor
Slim Select Bay 2nd
battery pack
The Grand Tour
Front with the display closed
Left side
Right side
Back side
LAN jack
LAN active
indicator
(orange)
Link indicator
Underside
Front with the display open
Display screen
Power button
AccuPoint
control
buttons
System Indicators
Keyboard indicator
Caps Lock
Arrow mode
Numeric mode
USB diskette drive
Slim Select Bay modules
Code Region
1Canada, United States
2Japan, Europe, South Africa, Middle East
3Southeast Asia, East Asia
5Russia, Indian Subcontinent, Africa, North Korea, Mongolia
6China
■Use Drag’n Drop CD+DVD to write compact disks
DVD Multi drive
1 speed
DVD-RWwrite
2 speed
16 speed (maximum)
Photo CD (single/multi-session)
CD-ROMMode1, Mode2
■CD-ROMXA Mode2 (Form1, Form2) ■ Enhanced CD (CD-EXTRA)
Slim Select Bay HDD adaptor (Black)
Slim Select Bay 2nd battery pack (Black)
AC adaptor
Getting Started
Setting up your work space
Seating and posture
Lighting
Work habits
Connecting the AC adaptor
Opening the display
Turning on the power
Starting up for the first time
Turning off the power
Benefits of hibernation
The hibernation feature provides the following benefits:
■You can use the panel power off feature
Starting Hibernation
To enter Hibernation mode, follow the steps below
Data save in hibernation mode
Standby mode
Benefits of standby
Executing standby
Fn + F3
Restarting the computer
Restoring the preinstalled software
Restoring the complete system
F12
In Touch with Tomorrow TOSHIBA
Restoring TOSHIBA utilities and drivers
Operating Basics
Using AccuPoint
Operating Basics
Replacing the cap
Using the USB diskette drive
Changing Slim Select Bay modules
Installing a module
Using optical media drives
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Removing discs
DVD-In-Use
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Writing CDs on CD-RW/DVD-ROMdrive
When writing or rewriting
Writing CD/DVDs on DVD Multi drive
DVD-R:
DVD Specifications for Recordable Disc for
GeneralVersion
DVD-RW:
DVD Specifications for Re-recordableDisc for
Before writing or rewriting
Drag’n Drop CD+DVD
Data Verification
Data BOX
Options
DATA DISC Option
Media care
Modem
Setting
Modem Selection
Dialing Properties
Connecting
Disconnecting
Wireless LAN
LAN
Link
Disconnecting a LAN cable
To disconnect the LAN cable, follow the steps below
LAN active
Cleaning the computer
Moving the computer
Heat dispersal
The Keyboard
Typewriter keys
F1 … F12 function keys
Soft keys: Fn key combinations
Fn + F10
Fn + F11
Fn + F12 (ScrLock)
Hotkeys
Sound mute:
Fn + Esc
Instant security:
Fn + F1
Power save mode: Pressing Fn + F2 changes the power save mode
Plugged in
Running on batteries
Power Saver Properties
Power Saver
Emulating Fn key on external keyboard
Fn Sticky key
F number
Windows special keys
Keypad overlay
Temporarily using normal keyboard (overlay on)
Fn + Shift
Temporarily using overlay (overlay off)
Generating ASCII characters
Power and Power-UpModes
Power conditions
Power and Power-UpModes
• LED: 2nd battery off
not
2nd battery indicator refers to the Slim Select Bay indicator when a
secondary battery is installed
When the secondary battery is not charging
When the main battery is not charging
Power indicators
Battery types
WARNING: RESUME FAILURE
PRESS ANY KEY TO CONTINUE
Check system. Then press [F1] key
Care and use of the battery pack
Warning
Caution
Note
Battery
Charging the batteries
Procedures
Time
Charging time (hours)
Battery type
Power on
■A cool battery is installed in a warm computer
In such case, follow the steps below
2.Plug in the AC adaptor
3.Charge the battery until the Battery indicator glows green
Repeat the steps two or three times until the battery recovers normal capacity
Retaining data with power off
Extending battery life
Replacing the battery pack
Starting the computer by password
Password
Valid password entered, system is now starting up
HW Setup and Passwords
HW Setup
Setup
User Password
Enter Password:
Enter Password:
Verify Password:
Device Configuration
Parallel Port Mode
Pointing Devices
Power On Display
Dynamic CPU Frequency Mode
Boot Priority Options
HDD Priority Options
External Keyboard Fn key
Wake-upon Keyboard
USB KB/Mouse Legacy Emulation
USB-FDDLegacy Emulation
Wake-upon LAN
Built-inLAN
Optional Devices
PC cards
Memory expansion
2.Remove all cables connected to the computer
Turn the computer upside down and remove the battery pack (refer to Chapter 6
4.Remove one screw securing the memory module cover
5.Lift off the cover
7.Push the module down so that it lies flat and is secured by two latches
Removing memory module
Additional battery pack
Slim Select Bay 2nd battery pack
Additional AC adaptor
Slim Select Bay HDD adaptor
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USB FDD Kit
Advanced Port Replicator
Parallel printer
External monitor
Television
PS/2 mouse
PS/2 keyboard
Security lock
Troubleshooting
Problem solving process
Troubleshooting
Analyzing the problem
Software
Hardware and system checklist
In Touch with Tomorrow
TOSHIBA
Power
Overheating power down
Problem
Procedure
AC power
Battery
attached (Main battery
or Slim Select Bay
Password
Keyboard
LCD panel
Hard disk drive
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Diskette drive (optional)
Infrared port
ProblemProcedure
Printer
Pointing device
AccuPoint
Pointing Device
Control Panel
Mouse
Buttons
Serial mouse
USB mouse
Click the Pointer Options tab
PC card
Monitor
Sound system
TV output signal
USB
CONNECT
NO CARRIER
Standby/Hibernation
LAN
Wireless LAN
TOSHIBA support
Specifications
Network control unit (NCU)
Communication specifications
AC Power Cord and Connectors
Certification agencies
AC Power Cord and Connectors
USA and Canada
United Kingdom
Australia
Europe
The TOSHIBA International Warranty
What the warranty covers
TOSHIBA's Worldwide Computer Representatives
Greece
Hungary
Ireland
Israel
Italy
Netherlands
Norway
Oman
(Sultanate of
Oman)
Slovenia
South Africa
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
TOSHIBA addresses for the Internet/World Wide Web
Keyboard Layouts
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Display Controller and Modes
Display controller
Display modes
If your computer is stolen
If your computer is stolen
Toshiba Theft Registration
Owner’s details
F-2
Internal Modem Guide
Installing the modem board
Removing the modem board
ASCII Character Codes
ASCII Character Codes
Dec
Hex
IBM
Sort
H-3
H-4
H-5
H-6
Wireless LAN
Card specifications
R-FFrequency
Band 5 GHz (5150-5850MHz) (Revision A
Turbo Mode)
Band 2.4 GHz (2400-2483.5MHz)
(Revision B)
Wireless IEEE 802.11 Channels Sets (Revision A)
Wireless Channels Sets (Turbo Mode)
Glossary
Glossary
IRQ:
KB:
LCD:
LED:
AccuPoint II: A pointing device integrated into the TOSHIBA computer keyboard
adapter:
allocate: To assign a space or function for a specific task
alphanumeric:
alternating current (AC):
bus: An interface for transmission of signals, data or electric power
byte:
cache memory:
card: Synonym for board. See board
CardBus: An industry standard bus for 32-bitPC Cards
Centronics:
CGA:
character:
chassis:
chip:
CPS:
cursor:
data:
data bits:
default:
documentation:
driver:
echo:
erase: See delete
escape:
floppy disk drive (FDD): See diskette drive
Fn-esse:
format:
folder:
function keys:
iLINK (IEEE1394):
infrared port:
input:
instruction:
interface:
cache
Light Emitting Diode (LED):
Liquid Crystal Display (LCD):
2) An integrated circuit that uses the large scale integration
main board: See motherboard
motherboard:
non-system
disk:
nonvolatile memory:
numeric keypad overlay:
An industry standard
32-bit
bus
peripheral device:
plug and play:
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soft key:
software: The set of programs, procedures and related documentation
stop bit:
subpixel:
S-video:
synchronous:
Warm dock/undock:
warm start:
window:
Wireless LAN:
write protection:
Index
Index