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Trademarks
EU Declaration of Conformity
Modem warning notice
Description on Laser specification
General Precautions
Central Processing Unit ("CPU") Performance Disclaimer
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
Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2: The Grand Tour
Chapter 3: Getting Started
Chapter 4: Operating Basics
Chapter 5: The Keyboard
Chapter 6: Power and Power-UpModes
Chapter 7: HW Setup
Chapter 8: Optional Devices
Chapter 9: Troubleshooting
Appendix A: Specifications
Appendix B: AC Power Cord and Connectors
Appendix C: Display Controller and Modes
Appendix D: If your computer is stolen
Appendix E: ASCII Character Codes
Preface
Manual contents
Conventions
Messages
Introduction
Equipment checklist
Software
Features
The universal AC adaptor provides power to the
low. It comes with a detachable power cord
Because it is universal, it can receive a range of
AC voltage from 100 to 240 volts; however, the
output current varies among different models
CD-RW/DVD-ROM Some models are equipped with a full-size
drive
DVD-R
DVD-RW
DVD-RAM
Keyboard
TOSHIBA Dual Pointing Device
Built-inTouch pad
Built-inAccuPoint
Ports
Parallel
Multimedia
Sound system
Video-outjack
(S-Video)
Headphone jack
Wireless LAN
Slim Select Bay
Modules
Special features
HDD automatic
System automatic
Standby/Hibernation
Keypad overlay
Power on password
Heat dispersal
Hibernation
Standby
Utilities
Drag’n Drop
This easy-to-usesoftware lets you record CD
CD+DVD
with CD-RW/DVD-ROMdrive, DVD Multi drive
and DVD±R/±RW drive
TOSHIBA Console is a graphical user interface
Options
Advanced Port
Replicator
Wireless LAN Kit
Bluetooth Kit
Slim Select Bay options
DVD-ROM
DVD Multi
DVD±R/±RW
Slim Select Bay HDD
battery power and operating time when a main
battery is also installed
The Grand Tour
Front with the display closed
Left side
Right side
External monitor port
(USB 2.0) ports
ly
Backside
Underside
Memory module
cover
HDD pack cover
screw
Front with the display open
Touch pad control
buttons
Touch pad
AccuPoint control
AccuPoint
Power button
LCD Sensor switch
System indicators
Keyboard indicators
USB floppy disk drive (optional)
Optical media drives
DVDs
Formats
DVD-ROMdrive
DVD read
CD read
DVD Multi drive
DVD-Rwrite
DVD-RWwrite
DVD-RAMwrite
DVD±R/±RW drive (DVD Dual drive)
AC adaptor
Getting Started
Setting up your work space
General conditions
■Make sure there is adequate space around the computer for proper ventilation
■Keep the computer free of dust, moisture, and exposure to direct sunlight
■Keep the computer away from heat sources, such as electric heaters
■Do not use the computer near liquids or corrosive chemicals
Seating and posture
■Adjust the back of your chair so it supports the lower curve of your spine
Lighting
Proper lighting can improve legibility of the display and reduce eyestrain
Connecting the AC adaptor
Opening the display
Turning on the power
Windows XP setup
Turning off the power
Starting Hibernation
Fn + F4
2.Select Turn Off Computer
Standby
Hibernate
Standby mode
■Before entering Standby mode, be sure to save your data
Benefits of standby
The standby feature provides the following benefits:
■Restores the previous working environment more rapidly than does hibernation
Restarting the computer
Restoring the preinstalled software
Operating Basics
TOSHIBA Dual Pointing Device
Using the Touch pad
Click: Tap the Touch pad once
Double-click: Tap twice
Tap twice
Drag and drop:
Using the USB floppy disk drive (optional)
Changing Slim Select Bay modules
Inserting a module
Using optical media drives
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■Do not touch the laser lens. Doing so could cause misalignment
Removing discs
To remove the CD/DVD, follow the steps below and refer to the next figure
Writing CDs on CD-RW/DVD-ROMdrive
Writing CD/DVDs on DVD Multi drive
Writing CD/DVDs on DVD±R/±RW drive (DVD Dual drive)
Disclaimer (DVD±R/RW drive)
success rates
(High-Speed,RICOH Co., Ltd
Multi-Speed)
DVD-R: DVD Specifications for Recordable Disc for
The actual number of rewrites to
There are two types of
Other
■You cannot partially delete any data written to a CD-RW, DVD-RWor DVD+RW disc
Data written to a
■Writing with software other than Drag'n Drop CD+DVD is not recommended
■Do not perform any of the following actions when writing or rewriting:
■Apply impact or vibration to the computer
■Open the CD-RW/DVD-ROM,DVD±R/±RW or DVD Multi drive
■Do not use standby/hibernation while writing or rewriting
■Drag'n Drop CD+DVD cannot record in packet format
If you add data to a
Drag'n Drop CD+DVD does not support recording to
If you try to back up a DVD disc to a
When you back up a
Video (DVD-R/-RW/-RAM)
Note the following limitations when you write video to DVD:
InterVideo WinDVD Creator 2 Platinum cannot make
■DVD-R/-RWdiscs cannot be written in VR format
In order to write to a
Media care
Sound System
If the No Power Savings is selected, the audio controller always runs
High Power Savings
2.Select the High Power Savings in the Power Mode pull-downlist
3.Input a time in Power Save Delay (Seconds)
Input a time in
Modem
Properties menu
Setting
AutoRun Mode
Open the Dialing Properties dialog box after selecting region
Location list for region selection
Disconnecting
Wireless communications
Bluetooth wireless technology
Bluetooth wireless technology has the following features:
Worldwide operation
Radio links
Two advanced security mechanisms ensure a high level of security:
Wireless communication Indicator
Indicator status
Indication
Control Panel
System
LAN
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
ScrLock
Hot keys
Hibernation:
Display selection:
LCD
LCD Display Brightness:
Screen brightness
■The brightness level is always set at the maximum value for about
■Display clarity increases with the brightness level
Wireless setting:
Disabled Wireless Communication Switch
If no wireless communication device is installed, no dialog box will appear
Dual Pointing Device:
To enlarge the icon size on the desktop or the application window, press the
key while holding down the
key
Windows special keys
Keypad overlay
Temporarily using normal keyboard (overlay on)
Temporarily using overlay (overlay off)
Temporarily changing modes
Generating ASCII characters
Power and Power-UpModes
Power conditions
2nd Battery
• LED: 2nd Battery off
• LED: 2nd battery off
DC IN 15V off
• LED: 2nd battery
2nd battery
Slim Select Bay
Power indicators
Battery types
2nd battery (option)
Main battery
High capacity battery
Real Time Clock battery
**** RTC battery is low or CMOS checksum is inconsistent
Care and use of the battery pack
Warning
Caution
3.Use only battery packs recommended by TOSHIBA as replacements
Note
Charging the batteries
Procedures
Charging time (hours)
Monitoring battery capacity
Maximizing battery operating time
Retaining data with power off
Battery pack (4400mAh)
about 8 days (Standby mode)
about 25 days (Boot mode)
2nd Battery pack
Replacing the battery pack
Installing the battery pack
To install a battery, follow the steps below
1.Turn the computer’s power off
2.Disconnect all cables connected to the computer
3.Insert the battery pack
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TOSHIBA Password Utility
■Disable (button)
(button)
Supervisor password
C:\Program Files\Toshiba\Windows
Utilities\SVPWTool\TOSUP.EXE
This utility lets you do the following:
Power-upmodes
Panel power on/off
System Auto Off
HW Setup
Accessing HW Setup
Setup
Device Configuration
Parallel Port Mode
Power On Display
Dynamic CPU Frequency Mode
Boot Priority Options
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HDD Priority Options
Network Boot Protocol
External Keyboard Fn key
Wake-upon Keyboard
Wake-upon LAN
Built-inLAN
USB KB/Mouse Legacy Emulation
USB-FDDLegacy Emulation
Optional Devices
PC cards
SD cards
Formatting an SD card
Installing an SD card
Removing an SD card
Safely Remove Hardware
SD card care
Creation of a boot disk
Memory expansion
Installing memory module (Main memory)
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13. Two screws secure the keyboard
14.Seat the keyboard brace and press to secure latches
Install the battery pack. Refer to
Replacing the battery pack
Removing memory module (Main memory)
To remove the memory module, make sure the computer is in boot mode then:
1.Turn the computer off and remove all cables connected to the computer
Power-up
5.Grasp the sides of the module and pull it out, then replace the insulator
Installing memory module (2nd memory)
Removing memory module (2nd memory)
Hard disk drive pack
Installing the HDD pack
Additional battery pack
High capacity battery pack
Slim Select Bay 2nd battery pack
Additional AC adaptor
Battery charger
Slim Select Bay HDD adaptor
External monitor
Displaying movies on a TV or CRT
i.LINK (IEEE1394)
■Make sure data transfer has ended or turn off the computer, before you:
■Connect/disconnect an i.LINK device to/from the computer
2.Plug the other end of the cable into the device
Note the following when you use i.LINK:
■You may need to install drivers for your i.LINK devices
Advanced Port Replicator IIl
Parallel printer
Security lock
Troubleshooting
Problem solving process
Preliminary checklist
■Make sure all options are set properly in the setup program
Check that your diskette or
Analyzing the problem
Record your observations so you can describe them to your dealer
Hardware and system checklist
System start-up
When the computer does not start properly, check the following items:
■Self Test
■Power Sources
■Power-onPassword
AC power
Battery
Password
Keyboard
LCD panel
Hard disk drive
ProblemProcedure
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Check the type of CD/DVD you are using. The drive supports:
DVD-ROM: DVD-ROM, DVD-Video, DVD-R,DVD
RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW
Optical media
■Use only media recommended by TOSHIBA
SD card
PC card
Infrared port
TOSHIBA Dual Pointing Device
Touch pad/AccuPoint
Mouse properties
Detail Setting
the Device Select tab
USB
Memory expansion
Beep sounds
When both beeps sound, both memories in slot A and B are defective.)
If an incompatible module has been installed, follow the steps below
1.Disconnect the AC adaptor and all peripheral devices
Monitor
i.LINK (IEEE1394)
Modem
CONNECT
CARRIER
LAN
Bluetooth
Real Time Clock
[F1]
[End]
[Y]
TOSHIBA support
Specifications
Physical Dimensions
Power Requirements
Computer
Built-inModem
Network control unit (NCU)
Type of NCU
Transmitting level
Receiving level
Input/output
impedance
Error correcting
AC Power Cord and Connectors
Certification agencies
France:
Switzerland:
Germany:
United Kingdom:
USA and Canada
Display Controller and Modes
Display controller
Video modes
Table1 Video modes (VGA)
Video
Resolution
Character
LCD
Table1 Video modes (VGA) continued
frequency
16 of
256 of
Table 2 Video modes (XGA)
frequency (Hz)
1024 ×
Table 2 Video modes (XGA) continued
Vertical
Table 2 Video modes (XGA) continued
Table 3 Video modes (Super XGA+)
Table 3 Video modes (Super XGA+) continued
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If your computer is stolen
TOSHIBA Theft Registration
Owner’s details
ASCII Character Codes
Dec
Hex
IBM
Ctrl
code
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Wireless LAN
Card Specifications
Radio Characteristics
Supported Frequency Sub-bands
Wireless IEEE 802.11 Channels Sets (Revision A)
Note
Wireless Channels Sets (Turbo Mode)
Installing the internal modem
Removing the internal modem
Glossary
async: Short for asynchronous
asynchronous:
backup:
batch file:
binary:
card: Synonym for board. See board
CardBus: An industry standard bus for 32-bitPC cards
CD-ROM:
CD-R:
CD-RW:
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DOS: Disk Operating System. See operating system
driver:
Dual Pointing Device:
DVD-RAM:
DVD-ROM:
execute: To interpret and execute an instruction
Extended Capability Port:
fast infrared
file:
firmware:
To physically connect one system or device to another to exchange information
interrupt request: A signal that gives a component access to the processor
I/O:
I/O devices:
IrDA 1.1:
KB: See kilobyte
keyboard:
kilobyte (KB):
level 2 cache: See cache
cache
output: The results of a computer operation. Output commonly indicates data
parallel interface:
parity:
password:
pel:
peripheral component interconnect: An industry standard 32-bitbus
peripheral device:
pixel:
RJ45:
ROM:
SCSI:
SD cards:
serial communications:
terminal:
TFT display:
TouchPad:
TTL:
Universal Serial Bus:
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