Processor, Disclaimer CPU*1, Memory, Power | Toshiba tecra s3

		Introduction

	Processor

	Built-in	The computer is equipped with an Intel®
		processor.
		Intel® Pentium® M processor, which incorporates
		a 2 MB level 2 cache memory and supports
		Enhanced Intel® SpeedStepTM technology.

Some models of the computers carry Intel® Centrino™ technology, which is based on three separate technologies of Intel® Pentium® M processor, Intel® PRO/Wireless Network Connection, and Intel® 915 Chipset Family.

Disclaimer (CPU)*1

For more information on the Disclaimer regarding CPU, please refer to the Disclaimers section in Chapter 10. Click the *1.

Memory

Slots	The slot accepts a 256, 512 or 1,024 MB memory
	module. 256, 512 or 1,024 MB memory modules
	can be installed in the two memory slots for a
	maximum of 2,048 MB system memory.

Video RAM	64 or 128 MB of RAM is provided for video
	display.

Power

Battery pack	The computer is powered by one rechargeable
	lithium-ion battery pack.

Disclaimer (Battery Life)*2

For more information on the Disclaimer regarding Battery Life, please refer to the Disclaimers section in Chapter 10. Click the *2.

User’s Manual

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Toshiba tecra s3 manual Processor, Disclaimer CPU*1, Memory, Power, Disclaimer Battery Life*2

Contents

Portable Personal Computer User’s Manual Trademarks CopyrightDisclaimer FCC notice Declaration of Conformity Information FCC informationFCC conditions Contact Conformity Statement EU Declaration of ConformityVcci Class B Information Modem warning notice Network Compatibility Statement Japan regulationsRegion selection Redial Pursuant to FCC CFR 47, Part Telephone company procedures Type of serviceIf problems arise Disconnection Instructions for IC CS-03 certified equipment AT&F AT&W AT%TE=0 ATZ Modem warning notice for Australia User’s Manual Following information is only for EU-member states General conditions Description on Laser specification Table of Contents Getting Started Table of Contents Keyboard Power conditions HW Setup Troubleshooting Disclaimers Table of Contents Preface Manual contents Abbreviations ConventionsIcons Keys Messages Key operationDisplay Preface Xxiv User’s Manual Pressure or impact damage General PrecautionsStress injury Heat injury Mobile phone PC card overheating Hardware Equipment checklistIntroduction Software FeaturesDocumentation Microsoft Windows XP Professional Disclaimer Battery Life*2 PowerProcessor Disclaimer CPU*1 Disks RTC batteryDisclaimer HDD Drive Capacity*3 Optical media drive CD-DA Display Disclaimer Graphics Processor Unit GPU*5 Disclaimer LCD*4Keyboard Toshiba Dual Pointing Device Multimedia Slots Wireless LAN BluetoothCommunications Modem Security Disclaimer Wireless LAN/Intel*6 Special features Battery save mode Intelligent powerPanel power on/off Low battery Utilities Fingerprint utility Bluetooth Stack forFn-esse TOSHIBA, point to Utilities and click Fn-esse Point to Utilities and click SD Memory Boot Memory Boot UtilityDiagnostic Tool Toshiba ConfigFree Toshiba Password SettingsAccessibility Toshiba Dual Pointing Device utility Options Ultra Slim Bay options Introduction User’s Manual Grand Tour System indicatorsFront with the display closed Disclaimer Non-applicable Icons*7 Port Volume controlDisplay latch Infrared port Left side ExpressCard eject ExpressCard slotPC card slot PC card eject button Modem jack Right side Serial port Back sideUSB 2.0 port DC in 15V jack Battery release latch Battery lockUnderside Notches Screw Memory module Ultra Slim Bay lockCover HDD pack cover Display hinge Front with the display open Stereo speakers Display screenAccuPoint control Buttons LCD Sensor switch Power button Battery System indicatorsPower Numeric mode Keyboard indicatorsArrow mode Eject button USB floppy disk driveFloppy disk slot Region codes for DVD drives and media Optical media drivesWritable discs CDs DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW drive FormatsDVD Super Multi drive DVD read Speed maximum CD read CD-R write CD-RW write 11 The AC adaptor 2-pin plug AC adaptor Grand Tour Getting Started Setting up your work space Getting Started Placement of the computer Posture and positioning of the computer Seating and posture Work habits Lighting Other Things to Note Connecting the AC adaptorStrategic Rest Breaks Connect the power cord to the AC adaptor Opening the display Connecting the power cord to the AC adaptor 3-pin plug Opening the LCD display panel Turning on the power Shut Down mode Boot mode Turning off the powerStandby Mode Starting up for the first time Click start, click Turn Off Computer and click Stand By Benefits of standbyExecuting standby Standby limitations Hibernation Mode Automatic Hibernation Benefits of Hibernation ModeStarting Hibernation Mode Restarting the computer Create Optical Recovery DiscsData save in Hibernation Mode Restoring the preinstalled software from the Recovery HDD Getting Started Toshiba Dual Pointing Device Using the Touch PadOperating Basics AccuPoint precautions Using the AccuPointReplacing the cap Double-click Tap twice Points to note about the Fingerprint Sensor Using the Fingerprint Sensor Operating Basics Points to note about the Fingerprint Utility Fingerprint Registration Set Up Procedure Fingerprint Authentication Procedure Window Logon via Fingerprint Authentication General Fingerprint System Boot Authentication How to Enable Fingerprint Single Touch Boot Feature Fingerprint Single Touch Boot Feature Fingerprint utility limitations How the Swipe the Finger Disconnecting USB floppy disk drive Using the USB floppy disk driveConnecting USB floppy disk drive Removing a module Changing Ultra Slim Bay modules Inserting a module Using optical media drives Pressing the eject button Loading discs Lay the CD/DVD, label side up, in the disc tray Closing the CD/DVD disc tray Removing discs Writing CDs on DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW drive How to remove CD/DVD when the disc tray will not open Ultra-Speed CD-RW Before writing or rewritingMulti-Speed and High-Speed CD-RW Writing CD/DVDs on DVD Super Multi drive When writing or rewriting Important message DVD Specifications for Recordable Disc for General VersionDisclaimer CD-RW Multi-Speed and High-Speed DVD+R When writing or rewriting RecordNow! Basic for Toshiba DLA for Toshiba Data Verification How to make a DVD-Video When using WinDVD Creator PlatinumHow to learn more about InterVideo WinDVD Creator Important information for use Operating Basics CD/DVDs Media care Floppy disks Volume ControlSound system Toshiba Mic Effect Microphone levelSigmaTel Control Panel Modem Connecting SettingProperties menu Modem Selection 12 Connecting the internal modem Wireless LAN Wireless communicationsDisconnecting BluetoothTM Stack for Windows by Toshiba Bluetooth wireless technologySecurity Worldwide operation Wireless communication switch LAN cable types Wireless communication IndicatorIndicator status Indication Disconnecting LAN cable Connecting LAN cable Moving the computer Cleaning the computer Taskbar Icon Using the Hard Disk Drive HDD ProtectionHDD Protection is disabled Detection Level Toshiba HDD Protection PropertiesHDD Protection HDD Protection Message DetailsDetection Level Amplification Heat dispersal Typewriter keys Keyboard Emulating keys on enhanced keyboard Function keys F1 … F12Soft keys Fn key combinations Hot keys Keyboard Keyboard Fn Sticky key Windows special keys Arrow modeKeypad overlay Turning on the overlays Numeric mode Temporarily using normal keyboard overlay onTemporarily using overlay overlay off Temporarily changing modes Generating Ascii characters Keyboard User’s Manual Power conditions Power and Power-Up Modes Battery indicator Power indicators DC in indicator Battery typesPower indicator Battery pack High capacity battery pack option Safety precautions Care and use of the battery packReal Time Clock RTC battery Power and Power-Up Modes Power and Power-Up Modes Charging the batteries Procedures Time Battery charging notice Maximizing battery operating time Monitoring battery capacity Extending battery life Retaining data with power off Releasing the battery pack Replacing the battery pack Start All Programs Toshiba Utilities -Password Utility Toshiba Password UtilityUser Password Disable button User Password fieldUser Token field Owner String text box Starting the computer by password Supervisor Password Panel power on/off Power-up modesSystem Auto Off Windows utilities HW Setup window HW SetupAccessing HW Setup Setup Boot Priority Options Boot Priority Bar will appear only under the selected device HDD Priority Options External Keyboard Fn key No Fn key equivalent Default CPU Parallel/Printer Device Config Starting the Bios Setup Program Configuring the Execute-Disable Bit CapabilityStarting and Ending the Bios Setup Program Ending the Bios Setup Program Halfway Execute-Disable Bit CapabilityEnding the Bios Setup Program Diagnostic test is disabled Diagnostic ModeDiagnostic test is enabled Security controller HW Setup User’s Manual Optional Devices Power devicesCards/memory Peripheral devices Inserting a PC card PC card Inserting an ExpressCard ExpressCardRemoving a PC card Inserting the ExpressCard Removing an ExpressCard Inserting an SD card SD cardFormatting an SD memory card Removing an SD card Removing an SD card SD card care Creation of a boot diskMemory expansion Installing memory module Removing the memory module cover Be sure that the cover is closed firmly Removing memory module Grasp the module by the sides and pull it out Battery pack Removing the hard disk drive pack Battery chargerHard disk drive pack 12 Removing the hard disk drive pack Installing the hard disk drive pack 14 Opening the lid Ultra Slim Bay HDD adaptor Black 16 Closing the lid External monitor 18 Connecting the S-Video cable to the Video-out jack Using the Toshiba Assist button Displaying movies on a TV or CRT Changing the resolutionOpen the Control Panel and click Appearance and Themes Select the GeForce Go 6600 tab Link IEEE1394 Precautions Point to i.LINK IEEE1394 device and click 19 Connecting the i.LINK IEEE1394 cable into the computer Advanced Port Replicator Serial port Parallel printer Security lock 20 Connecting the serial connector to the serial port Problem solving process Troubleshooting Analyzing the problem Preliminary checklist System start-up Hardware and system checklist Overheating power down PowerProblem Procedure Self test ProblemProcedure AC powerBattery Minutes. If the Battery indicator glows after Problem PasswordKeyboard Real Time Clock Hard disk drive Internal LCD display panel CD-ROM Facing up SD card USB floppy disk drive Infrared port PC cardExpressCard Touch Pad/AccuPoint Dual Pointing Device Click the Pointer Options tab Fingerprint SensorUSB mouse USB device Set the Enable System Boot Authentication Sound system Memory expansion Link IEEE1394 device External monitor Carrier Modem LAN Bluetooth Printer TV output signal Before you call Toshiba supportDisposing of PC and PC batteries Outside of Europe Australia Germany & Austria Where to writeCanada France China Netherlands Rest of Europe Outside of Europe United States of America United Kingdom Troubleshooting User’s Manual CPU*1 Disclaimers HDD Drive Capacity*3 Battery Life*2 Graphics Processor Unit GPU*5 Wireless LAN/Intel*6Non-applicable Icons*7 Copy Protection*8 10-4 Environmental Requirements SpecificationsPhysical Dimensions Built-in Modem Power Requirements Power supply Impedance Error correctingTransmitting level Receiving level Specifications User’s Manual Video modes Display Controller and ModesDisplay controller Video modes VGA Video mode Type Resolution Character Colors ScanningFrequency Pels Video Type Resolution Character Colors Scanning Mode Colors Frequency Hz Video modes XGA modelVertical Vertical 16M/16M Video modes SXGA+ model 64K/64K 100 640 16M/16M PowerMizer function is only available in nVIDIA models PowerMizer Repeat last command AT CommandsAnswer command +++ Escape sequence Dn Dial Bn Communication standard settingEn Echo command Mn Monitor speaker mode Ln Monitor speaker volumeHook control Request ID information Nn Modulation handshake Return on-line to data modeSelect pulse dialing Result code control Select tone dialing Command Dial tone Busy Supported Result Code Detect SignalVn DCE response format Result code selection, call progress monitoring Busy tone detect Dial tone detectZn Recall stored profile Cn Data Carrier Detect DCD control Gn V.22bis guard tone control Load factory settingsKn Local flow control selection Pn Select Pulse Dial Make/Break Ratio WW Display Current Configuration Tn Self-test commandsStore current configuration \Nn Error control mode selection \Vn Protocol result code \Qn Local flow control selectionView numbers in blacklist Cn Data compression control Result Codes OK n=0,3 Error Otherwise Register values RegistersS0 Auto answer ring number ATSn? S1 Ring counter S3 Command line termination character user definedS2 AT escape character user defined S4 Response formatting character user defined S7 Connection completion time-out S5 Command line editing character user definedS6 Wait before dialing S12 Escape guard time S8 Comma pause timeS11 Dtmf dialing speed S37 Dial line rate Result Code Numeric Description AT command set result codes DELAYED*2 Registers User’s Manual Function Transmission speed Mode Connect 54666 EC Table E-1 Result codes for a V.90 connection AT Command User’s Manual Radio Characteristics Wireless LANCard Specifications Supported Frequency Sub-bands Wireless Ieee 802.11 Channels Sets Revision B and GModulation Technique 122467*2 132472*2 Wireless Ieee 802.11 Channels Sets Revision a102457*1 5540 Appendix G Before Setting Up Windows Windows Manual SetupConfiguring the Bios Setup Program Windows Setup Procedure Toshiba RAID Starting the Bios Setup Program Starting, Modifying and Ending the Bios Setup ProgramModifying the Bios Configuration status and settings Ending the Bios Setup Program Toshiba RAID Appendix H Bluetooth wireless technology Interoperability Bluetooth wireless technology Interoperability Regulatory statements Bluetooth wireless technology and your HealthGeneral European Union EU and Efta USA-Federal Communications Commission FCC Taiwan Using BluetoothTM Card from Toshiba equipment in Japan Bluetooth wireless technology Interoperability Japan Approvals Institute for Telecommunications Equipment Device Authorization Japan Europe AC Power Cord and ConnectorsCertification agencies USA Appendix J Toshiba Anti-theft Protection Timer Toshiba Anti-theft Protection Timer User’s Manual Abbreviations Glossary Glossary Ascii Glossary-4 User’s Manual Glossary-5 Erase See delete Glossary-7 Glossary-8 User’s Manual Main board See motherboard Level 2 cache See cache Glossary-10 User’s Manual Glossary-11 Glossary-12 User’s Manual Glossary-13 Glossary Glossary-14 User’s Manual Index Index Index-3 Index-4 User’s Manual Index-5 Index Index-6 User’s Manual