Grand Tour, Front with the display closed | Toshiba tecra s3

TECRA S3

The Grand Tour

Chapter 2

This chapter identifies the various components of your computer. Become familiar with each component before you operate the computer.

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Front with the display closed

Figure 2-1 shows the computer’s front with its LCD display panel in the closed position.

	System	Microphone jack Headphone jack Display latch
	indicators	Microphone jack Headphone jack Display latch
	indicators

Wireless communication switch	Volume control	Microphone
		Infrared port
	i.LINK (IEEE1394) port

Figure 2-1 Front of the computer with LCD display panel closed

	System indicators	These LEDs let you monitor the status of various
		computer functions. Details are given in the
		System indicators section.

	Wireless	Slide this switch to the left to turn off Wireless
	communication	LAN and Bluetooth functions. Slide it to the right
	switch	to turn on the functions.
		All models are provided with a Wireless
		Communication switch although only some
		models are equipped with both Wireless LAN
		and Bluetooth functions.

User’s Manual

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Toshiba tecra s3 manual Grand Tour, Front with the display closed, Disclaimer Non-applicable Icons*7, System indicators

Contents

Portable Personal Computer User’s Manual Copyright DisclaimerTrademarks FCC notice Declaration of Conformity Information FCC informationFCC conditions Contact EU Declaration of Conformity Vcci Class B Information Modem warning noticeConformity Statement 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 Key operation DisplayMessages Preface Xxiv User’s Manual General Precautions Stress injury Heat injuryPressure or impact damage Mobile phone PC card overheating Equipment checklist IntroductionHardware 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 System indicators PowerBattery Keyboard indicators Arrow modeNumeric mode USB floppy disk drive Floppy disk slotEject button 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 Connecting the AC adaptor Strategic Rest BreaksOther Things to Note 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 Benefits of standby Executing standbyClick start, click Turn Off Computer and click Stand By Standby limitations Hibernation Mode Benefits of Hibernation Mode Starting Hibernation ModeAutomatic Hibernation Create Optical Recovery Discs Data save in Hibernation ModeRestarting the computer Restoring the preinstalled software from the Recovery HDD Getting Started Using the Touch Pad Operating BasicsToshiba Dual Pointing Device 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 Using the USB floppy disk drive Connecting USB floppy disk driveDisconnecting 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 Before writing or rewriting Multi-Speed and High-Speed CD-RWUltra-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 Volume Control Sound systemFloppy disks Microphone level SigmaTel Control PanelToshiba Mic Effect Modem Connecting SettingProperties menu Modem Selection 12 Connecting the internal modem Wireless communications DisconnectingWireless LAN BluetoothTM Stack for Windows by Toshiba Bluetooth wireless technologySecurity Worldwide operation Wireless communication switch Wireless communication Indicator Indicator status IndicationLAN cable types Disconnecting LAN cable Connecting LAN cable Moving the computer Cleaning the computer Using the Hard Disk Drive HDD Protection HDD Protection is disabledTaskbar Icon Toshiba HDD Protection Properties HDD ProtectionDetection Level Details Detection Level AmplificationHDD Protection Message Heat dispersal Typewriter keys Keyboard Function keys F1 … F12 Soft keys Fn key combinationsEmulating keys on enhanced keyboard Hot keys Keyboard Keyboard Fn Sticky key Windows special keys Arrow modeKeypad overlay Turning on the overlays Temporarily using normal keyboard overlay on Temporarily using overlay overlay offNumeric mode 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 Care and use of the battery pack Real Time Clock RTC batterySafety precautions 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 Toshiba Password Utility User PasswordStart All Programs Toshiba Utilities -Password Utility 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 Accessing HW SetupHW Setup window 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 Configuring the Execute-Disable Bit Capability Starting and Ending the Bios Setup ProgramStarting the Bios Setup Program Execute-Disable Bit Capability Ending the Bios Setup ProgramEnding the Bios Setup Program Halfway 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 ExpressCard Removing a PC cardInserting an ExpressCard Inserting the ExpressCard Removing an ExpressCard SD card Formatting an SD memory cardInserting an SD card Removing an SD card Removing an SD card Creation of a boot disk Memory expansionSD card care 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 Battery charger Hard disk drive packRemoving the hard 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 AC power BatteryProblemProcedure 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 PC card ExpressCardInfrared port Touch Pad/AccuPoint Dual Pointing Device Fingerprint Sensor USB mouseClick the Pointer Options tab 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 Toshiba support Disposing of PC and PC batteriesBefore you call 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 Specifications Physical DimensionsEnvironmental Requirements Built-in Modem Power Requirements Power supply Impedance Error correctingTransmitting level Receiving level Specifications User’s Manual Display Controller and Modes Display controllerVideo modes Video modes VGA Video mode Type Resolution Character Colors ScanningFrequency Pels Video Type Resolution Character Colors Scanning Mode Video modes XGA model VerticalColors Frequency Hz 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 Bn Communication standard setting En Echo commandDn Dial 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 S5 Command line editing character user defined S6 Wait before dialingS7 Connection completion time-out S8 Comma pause time S11 Dtmf dialing speedS12 Escape guard time 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 Wireless LAN Card SpecificationsRadio Characteristics Supported Frequency Sub-bands Wireless Ieee 802.11 Channels Sets Revision B and GModulation Technique Wireless Ieee 802.11 Channels Sets Revision a 102457*1122467*2 132472*2 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 AC Power Cord and Connectors Certification agenciesEurope 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