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Troubleshooting
Specs
Radio Characteristics
Install
Bluetooth
TV output signal
Password
No Fn key equivalent Default
DELAYED*2
System indicators
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Index
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User’s Manual
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Contents
User’s Manual
Portable Personal Computer
Disclaimer
Copyright
Trademarks
FCC conditions
FCC information
FCC notice Declaration of Conformity Information
Contact
Vcci Class B Information Modem warning notice
EU Declaration of Conformity
Conformity Statement
Region selection
Japan regulations
Network Compatibility Statement
Redial
Pursuant to FCC CFR 47, Part
If problems arise
Type of service
Telephone company procedures
Disconnection
Instructions for IC CS-03 certified equipment
Modem warning notice for Australia
AT&F AT&W AT%TE=0 ATZ
User’s Manual
General conditions
Following information is only for EU-member states
Description on Laser specification
Table of Contents
Getting Started
Table of Contents
Power conditions
Keyboard
HW Setup
Troubleshooting
Disclaimers
Table of Contents
Manual contents
Preface
Icons
Conventions
Abbreviations
Keys
Display
Key operation
Messages
Preface Xxiv User’s Manual
Stress injury Heat injury
General Precautions
Pressure or impact damage
PC card overheating
Mobile phone
Introduction
Equipment checklist
Hardware
Documentation
Features
Software
Microsoft Windows XP Professional
Processor
Power
Disclaimer Battery Life*2
Disclaimer CPU*1
Disclaimer HDD Drive Capacity*3
RTC battery
Disks
Optical media drive
Display
CD-DA
Keyboard
Disclaimer LCD*4
Disclaimer Graphics Processor Unit GPU*5
Toshiba Dual Pointing Device
Slots
Multimedia
Communications
Bluetooth
Wireless LAN
Modem
Disclaimer Wireless LAN/Intel*6
Security
Special features
Panel power on/off
Intelligent power
Battery save mode
Low battery
Utilities
Fn-esse
Bluetooth Stack for
Fingerprint utility
TOSHIBA, point to Utilities and click Fn-esse
Diagnostic Tool
Memory Boot Utility
Point to Utilities and click SD Memory Boot
Toshiba ConfigFree
Accessibility
Settings
Toshiba Password
Toshiba Dual Pointing Device utility
Options
Ultra Slim Bay options
Introduction User’s Manual
Front with the display closed
System indicators
Grand Tour
Disclaimer Non-applicable Icons*7
Display latch
Volume control
Port
Infrared port
Left side
PC card slot
ExpressCard slot
ExpressCard eject
PC card eject button
Right side
Modem jack
USB 2.0 port
Back side
Serial port
DC in 15V jack
Underside
Battery lock
Battery release latch
Notches
Cover
Ultra Slim Bay lock
Screw Memory module
HDD pack cover
Front with the display open
Display hinge
AccuPoint control
Display screen
Stereo speakers
Buttons
Power button
LCD Sensor switch
Power
System indicators
Battery
Arrow mode
Keyboard indicators
Numeric mode
Floppy disk slot
USB floppy disk drive
Eject button
Writable discs
Optical media drives
Region codes for DVD drives and media
CDs
DVD Super Multi drive
Formats
DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW drive
DVD read Speed maximum CD read CD-R write CD-RW write
AC adaptor
11 The AC adaptor 2-pin plug
Grand Tour
Setting up your work space
Getting Started
Getting Started
Placement of the computer
Seating and posture
Posture and positioning of the computer
Lighting
Work habits
Strategic Rest Breaks
Connecting the AC adaptor
Other Things to Note
Connect the power cord to the AC adaptor
Connecting the power cord to the AC adaptor 3-pin plug
Opening the display
Turning on the power
Opening the LCD display panel
Standby Mode
Turning off the power
Shut Down mode Boot mode
Starting up for the first time
Executing standby
Benefits of standby
Click start, click Turn Off Computer and click Stand By
Hibernation Mode
Standby limitations
Starting Hibernation Mode
Benefits of Hibernation Mode
Automatic Hibernation
Data save in Hibernation Mode
Create Optical Recovery Discs
Restarting the computer
Restoring the preinstalled software from the Recovery HDD
Getting Started
Operating Basics
Using the Touch Pad
Toshiba Dual Pointing Device
Replacing the cap
Using the AccuPoint
AccuPoint precautions
Double-click Tap twice
Using the Fingerprint Sensor
Points to note about the Fingerprint Sensor
Operating Basics
Points to note about the Fingerprint Utility
Set Up Procedure
Fingerprint Registration
Window Logon via Fingerprint Authentication
Fingerprint Authentication Procedure
Fingerprint System Boot Authentication
General
Fingerprint Single Touch Boot Feature
How to Enable Fingerprint Single Touch Boot Feature
How the Swipe the Finger
Fingerprint utility limitations
Connecting USB floppy disk drive
Using the USB floppy disk drive
Disconnecting USB floppy disk drive
Changing Ultra Slim Bay modules
Removing a module
Using optical media drives
Inserting a module
Loading discs
Pressing the eject button
Lay the CD/DVD, label side up, in the disc tray
Removing discs
Closing the CD/DVD disc tray
How to remove CD/DVD when the disc tray will not open
Writing CDs on DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW drive
Multi-Speed and High-Speed CD-RW
Before writing or rewriting
Ultra-Speed CD-RW
When writing or rewriting
Writing CD/DVDs on DVD Super Multi drive
Disclaimer
DVD Specifications for Recordable Disc for General Version
Important message
CD-RW Multi-Speed and High-Speed
DVD+R
When writing or rewriting
RecordNow! Basic for Toshiba
Data Verification
DLA for Toshiba
How to learn more about InterVideo WinDVD Creator
When using WinDVD Creator Platinum
How to make a DVD-Video
Important information for use
Operating Basics
Media care
CD/DVDs
Sound system
Volume Control
Floppy disks
SigmaTel Control Panel
Microphone level
Toshiba Mic Effect
Modem
Properties menu
Setting
Connecting
Modem Selection
12 Connecting the internal modem
Disconnecting
Wireless communications
Wireless LAN
Security
Bluetooth wireless technology
BluetoothTM Stack for Windows by Toshiba
Worldwide operation
Wireless communication switch
Indicator status Indication
Wireless communication Indicator
LAN cable types
Connecting LAN cable
Disconnecting LAN cable
Cleaning the computer
Moving the computer
HDD Protection is disabled
Using the Hard Disk Drive HDD Protection
Taskbar Icon
HDD Protection
Toshiba HDD Protection Properties
Detection Level
Detection Level Amplification
Details
HDD Protection Message
Heat dispersal
Keyboard
Typewriter keys
Soft keys Fn key combinations
Function keys F1 … F12
Emulating keys on enhanced keyboard
Hot keys
Keyboard
Keyboard
Fn Sticky key
Keypad overlay
Arrow mode
Windows special keys
Turning on the overlays
Temporarily using overlay overlay off
Temporarily using normal keyboard overlay on
Numeric mode
Generating Ascii characters
Temporarily changing modes
Keyboard User’s Manual
Power and Power-Up Modes
Power conditions
Power indicators
Battery indicator
Power indicator
Battery types
DC in indicator
Battery pack
High capacity battery pack option
Real Time Clock RTC battery
Care and use of the battery pack
Safety precautions
Power and Power-Up Modes
Power and Power-Up Modes
Procedures
Charging the batteries
Battery charging notice
Time
Monitoring battery capacity
Maximizing battery operating time
Retaining data with power off
Extending battery life
Replacing the battery pack
Releasing the battery pack
User Password
Toshiba Password Utility
Start All Programs Toshiba Utilities -Password Utility
User Token field
User Password field
Disable button
Owner String text box
Supervisor Password
Starting the computer by password
System Auto Off
Power-up modes
Panel power on/off
Windows utilities
Accessing HW Setup
HW Setup
HW Setup window
Setup
Boot Priority
Boot Priority Options
Bar will appear only under the selected device
HDD Priority Options
No Fn key equivalent Default
External Keyboard Fn key
CPU
Device Config
Parallel/Printer
Starting and Ending the Bios Setup Program
Configuring the Execute-Disable Bit Capability
Starting the Bios Setup Program
Ending the Bios Setup Program
Execute-Disable Bit Capability
Ending the Bios Setup Program Halfway
Diagnostic test is enabled
Diagnostic Mode
Diagnostic test is disabled
Security controller
HW Setup User’s Manual
Cards/memory
Power devices
Optional Devices
Peripheral devices
PC card
Inserting a PC card
Removing a PC card
ExpressCard
Inserting an ExpressCard
Removing an ExpressCard
Inserting the ExpressCard
Formatting an SD memory card
SD card
Inserting an SD card
Removing an SD card
Removing an SD card
Memory expansion
Creation of a boot disk
SD card care
Installing memory module
Removing the memory module cover
Removing memory module
Be sure that the cover is closed firmly
Battery pack
Grasp the module by the sides and pull it out
Hard disk drive pack
Battery charger
Removing the hard disk drive pack
Installing the hard disk drive pack
12 Removing the hard disk drive pack
Ultra Slim Bay HDD adaptor Black
14 Opening the lid
External monitor
16 Closing the lid
Using the Toshiba Assist button
18 Connecting the S-Video cable to the Video-out jack
Open the Control Panel and click Appearance and Themes
Changing the resolution
Displaying movies on a TV or CRT
Select the GeForce Go 6600 tab
Precautions
Link IEEE1394
19 Connecting the i.LINK IEEE1394 cable into the computer
Point to i.LINK IEEE1394 device and click
Advanced Port Replicator
Parallel printer
Serial port
20 Connecting the serial connector to the serial port
Security lock
Troubleshooting
Problem solving process
Preliminary checklist
Analyzing the problem
Hardware and system checklist
System start-up
Problem Procedure
Power
Overheating power down
Self test
Battery
AC power
ProblemProcedure
Minutes. If the Battery indicator glows after
Keyboard
Password
Problem
Real Time Clock
Internal LCD display panel
Hard disk drive
CD-ROM
Facing up
USB floppy disk drive
SD card
ExpressCard
PC card
Infrared port
Dual Pointing Device
Touch Pad/AccuPoint
USB mouse
Fingerprint Sensor
Click the Pointer Options tab
Set the Enable System Boot Authentication
USB device
Memory expansion
Sound system
External monitor
Link IEEE1394 device
Modem
Carrier
Bluetooth
LAN
TV output signal
Printer
Disposing of PC and PC batteries
Toshiba support
Before you call
Canada France
Where to write
Outside of Europe Australia Germany & Austria
China Netherlands
Outside of Europe United States of America United Kingdom
Rest of Europe
Troubleshooting User’s Manual
Disclaimers
CPU*1
Battery Life*2
HDD Drive Capacity*3
Non-applicable Icons*7
Wireless LAN/Intel*6
Graphics Processor Unit GPU*5
Copy Protection*8
10-4
Physical Dimensions
Specifications
Environmental Requirements
Power Requirements
Built-in Modem
Transmitting level
Impedance Error correcting
Power supply
Receiving level
Specifications User’s Manual
Display controller
Display Controller and Modes
Video modes
Frequency
Video mode Type Resolution Character Colors Scanning
Video modes VGA
Pels
Video Type Resolution Character Colors Scanning Mode
Vertical
Video modes XGA model
Colors Frequency Hz
Vertical
16M/16M
Video modes SXGA+ model
64K/64K 100
640 16M/16M
PowerMizer
PowerMizer function is only available in nVIDIA models
Answer command
AT Commands
Repeat last command
+++ Escape sequence
En Echo command
Bn Communication standard setting
Dn Dial
Hook control
Ln Monitor speaker volume
Mn Monitor speaker mode
Request ID information
Select pulse dialing
Return on-line to data mode
Nn Modulation handshake
Result code control
Vn DCE response format
Command Dial tone Busy Supported Result Code Detect Signal
Select tone dialing
Result code selection, call progress monitoring
Zn Recall stored profile
Dial tone detect
Busy tone detect
Cn Data Carrier Detect DCD control
Kn Local flow control selection
Load factory settings
Gn V.22bis guard tone control
Pn Select Pulse Dial Make/Break Ratio WW
Store current configuration
Tn Self-test commands
Display Current Configuration
\Nn Error control mode selection
View numbers in blacklist
\Qn Local flow control selection
\Vn Protocol result code
Cn Data compression control
Result Codes OK n=0,3 Error Otherwise
S0 Auto answer ring number
Registers
Register values
ATSn?
S2 AT escape character user defined
S3 Command line termination character user defined
S1 Ring counter
S4 Response formatting character user defined
S6 Wait before dialing
S5 Command line editing character user defined
S7 Connection completion time-out
S11 Dtmf dialing speed
S8 Comma pause time
S12 Escape guard time
S37 Dial line rate
AT command set result codes
Result Code Numeric Description
DELAYED*2
Registers User’s Manual
Mode
Function Transmission speed
Table E-1 Result codes for a V.90 connection
Connect 54666 EC
AT Command
User’s Manual
Card Specifications
Wireless LAN
Radio Characteristics
Modulation
Wireless Ieee 802.11 Channels Sets Revision B and G
Supported Frequency Sub-bands
Technique
102457*1
Wireless Ieee 802.11 Channels Sets Revision a
122467*2 132472*2
5540
Appendix G
Configuring the Bios Setup Program
Windows Manual Setup
Before Setting Up Windows
Windows Setup Procedure
Toshiba RAID
Modifying the Bios
Starting, Modifying and Ending the Bios Setup Program
Starting the Bios Setup Program
Configuration status and settings
Ending the Bios Setup Program
Toshiba RAID
Bluetooth wireless technology Interoperability
Appendix H
Bluetooth wireless technology Interoperability
General
Bluetooth wireless technology and your Health
Regulatory statements
European Union EU and Efta
USA-Federal Communications Commission FCC
Using BluetoothTM Card from Toshiba equipment in Japan
Taiwan
Bluetooth wireless technology Interoperability
Device Authorization
Japan Approvals Institute for Telecommunications Equipment
Japan
Certification agencies
AC Power Cord and Connectors
Europe
USA
Toshiba Anti-theft Protection Timer
Appendix J
Toshiba Anti-theft Protection Timer User’s Manual
Glossary
Abbreviations
Glossary
Ascii
Glossary-4 User’s Manual
Glossary-5
Erase See delete
Glossary-7
Glossary-8 User’s Manual
Level 2 cache See cache
Main board See motherboard
Glossary-10 User’s Manual
Glossary-11
Glossary-12 User’s Manual
Glossary-13
Glossary Glossary-14 User’s Manual
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Index
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