Toshiba 3100-M User Manual

Equium™ 3100M

User's Manual

Model: 3100 Series

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Introduction

Congratulations onthe purchase of your high- performance Equium 3100Series computer. The Equium 3100Series is build-to-order, micro- tower computer that offers the following

features:

q A high- performance, or 400MHz – 500MHz Intel® Celeron® processor withMMX™

Technology.

q Other processor speeds may be introduced as they are available q 128 Kb of Level 2Cache q Intel 810chipset q 64 MB of SDRAM (expandable to512MB)

q Other configurations may be possible q Intel 752graphic controller with 64-bit BitBLT accelerator q Aureal 8810PCI 3D Audio System supporting 16-bit stereo, Windows Sound System and

Sound Blaster Pro®- compatible

q Ultra DMA 6GB IDE hard disk drive

q Other configurations may be possible q A 40x IDE, ATAPI- compliant, CD-ROM drive as an optional configuration. q An easily accessible micro- tower design q Three PCI expansion slots q One Audio Modem Riser (AMR) Port q One Port for Digital Flat Panel q Two Universal Serial Bus (USB) connectors. q Microsoft Windows NT® or dual Windows®98/ Windows®95operating system preinstalled

This list may change without notice.

This guide introduces the computer's features and its options. You can:

q Read it through. q Skim through and stop when atopic interests you. q Use the table of contents and the index tofind specific information.

If you are new tocomputers, read through the first couple of chapters tofamiliarise yourself with the components of the computer and how toturn it on. After that, feel free toseek out whatever interests you.

Safety cautions

This manual contains safety instructions that must be observed in order toavoid potential hazards that could result in personal injuries or damage your equipment. The safety instructions have been classified according tothe seriousness of the risk, and the following icons highlight these instructions as follows:

DANGER: This icon indicates the existence of ahazard that could result in death or serious bodily injury if the safety instruction is not observed.

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Legends

The following legends appear next toeach port and indicator onthe computer.

Computer ports

The PS/2™ keyboard port provides access toaPS/2-compatible keyboard.

The PS/2 mouse port provides access toaPS/2-compatible mouse.

The USB connector allows you toattach any of several USB devices as they become available.

The serial port lets you connect aserial printer or other serial device.

Video port for connecting amonitor.

The parallel port lets you connect aparallel printer or other parallel device, including ECP- compatible devices.

The 3.5mm headphone jack lets you connect stereo headphones or other audio output devices, such as external speakers.

The 3.5mm mini line-in jack lets you play and record stereo sound from an external audio device, such as astereo system.

The microphone port accepts amonaural microphone or other audio input device for audio input.

The joystick port lets you connect ajoystick or other game device.

Indicator light and buttons

Pressing the sleep button allows you tosuspend and resume the system.

The drive- access light indicates that the hard disk is currently in use.

The power indicator light indicates that the power is on.

• Green indicates the computer is on.

• Blinking green indicates the computer is sleeping (in Stand by mode).

• Off indicates the computer is off.

Pressing the reset button restarts the computer when it is not responding tothe keyboard. This overrides Stand by and Resume Mode, which enable you tocontinue working from where you left off. Use this button only if all other attempts at restarting the computer have failed.

Pressing the power button turns on/off the computer.

Getting Started

This chapter provides an overview of the 3100Series computer, including locations of external

ports and how toset up each one.

Make sure you have everything

Unpack the boxes and check the contents against your purchasing order. If any items are missing or damaged, notify your dealer immediately.

Creating acomputer- friendly environment

The computer's micro- tower configuration allows use in any office environment. Place the computer onan area of the desk that is large enough for the computer and any other items you need touse, such as aprinter. Tosave space, you can place it onthe floor next toyour desk.

To prevent overheating, leave enough space around the computer and other equipment toprovide adequate ventilation.

The work area must be free from:

q Dust, moisture and direct sunlight. q Liquids and corrosive chemicals.

If you spill liquid into the computer, turn it off, unplug it from the AC power source, and let it dry out completely before turning it onagain.

If the computer does not operate correctly after you turn it back on, contact your Toshiba- authorized service provider.

q Equipment that generates astrong electromagnetic field, such as large stereo speakers or

speakerphones. q Rapid changes in temperature or humidity and sources of temperature change such as air

conditioner vents or heaters. q Extreme heat, cold or humidity. Operate the computer within atemperature range of

10to35degree Celsius and 20% to80% non- condensing humidity.

Keeping yourself comfortable

Strain and stress injuries are becoming more common as people spend more time using their computers. However, with alittle care and proper use of the equipment, computer work can be comfortable throughout the day.

Using the computer keyboard incorrectly may result in discomfort and possible injury. If your hands, wrists, and/ or arms bother you while typing, stop using the computer and rest. If the discomfort persists, consult aphysician.

This section provides hints onavoiding strain and stress injuries. For more information, consult books onergonomics, repetitive- strain injury, and repetitive- stress syndrome.

Placement of the computer

Proper placement of the computer and external devices is important toavoid stress- related injuries:

Correct posture and positioning of the computer

q Place the keyboard onaflat surface at acomfortable height and distance. You should be able

totype without twisting your torso or neck, and look at the screen without slouching.

q The top of the display should be no higher than eye level. q If you use apaper holder, set it at about the same height and distance as the screen.

Seating and posture

When using the computer, maintain good posture with your body relaxed and your weight distributed evenly. Proper seating is aprimary factor in reducing work strain. Some people find abackless chair more comfortable than aconventional chair. Whichever type you choose, use the following guidelines toadjust your chair for maximum computing comfort.

q Position your chair so that the keyboard is at or slightly below the level of your elbow. You

should be able totype comfortably with your shoulders relaxed and your forearms parallel

tothe floor. If you are using aconventional chair: q Your knees should be slightly higher than your hips. If necessary, use afootrest toraise the

level of your knees and ease the pressure onthe back of your thighs. q Adjust the back of your chair so that it supports the lower curve of your spine. If necessary,

use acushion toprovide extra back support. Lower- back- support cushions are available at

many office supply stores. q Sit with your back straight so that your knees, hips, and elbows form approximately

90-degree angles when you work. Donot slump forward or lean back too far.

Lighting

Proper lighting can improve the visibility of the display and reduce eyestrain. q Position the monitor so that sunlight or bright indoor lighting does not reflect off the screen.

Use tinted windows or shades toreduce glare.

q Avoid placing the monitor in front of abright light that could shine directly in your eyes. q If possible, use soft, indirect lighting in the computer work area.

Arms and wrists

To protect your arms and wrists: q Avoid bending, arching, or twisting your wrists. Keep them in arelaxed, neutral position

while typing. q Exercise your hands, wrists, and arms toimprove circulation.

Work habits

The key toavoiding discomfort or injury from strain is tovary your activities. If possible, schedule avariety of tasks into your working day. Finding ways tobreak up the routine can reduce stress and improve your efficiency. Some ways toimprove your work situation are:

q Take frequent breaks tochange position, stretch your muscles, and relieve your eyes. Abreak

of two or three minutes every half hour is more effective than along break after several hours. q Avoid performing repetitive activities for long periods. Intersperse such activities with other

tasks. q Focusing your eyes onthe computer screen for long periods can cause eyestrain. Look away

from the computer frequently and focus your eyes onadistant object for at least thirty

seconds.

System Overview

The following illustrations show the characteristics of the 3100Series computer and the locations of the various ports and features.

Front of the computer

Front of the 3100Series

Pressing the sleep button allows you tosuspend and resume the system. For more information, see "Using the sleep button".

Drive- access light indicates that the hard disk is currently in use.

The power indicator light indicates that the power is on.

• Green indicates the computer is on.

• Blinking green indicates the computer is sleeping (in Stand by mode).

• Off indicates the computer is off.

CD-ROM drive

Pressing the power button turns the computer on/off.

CD-ROM drive

q This drive can read single- sided compact discs. q A headset or earphones can be connected tothe stereo phone jack. q The volume control adjusts the audio output level provided the CD-ROM disc supports this. q The CD-ROM lamp glows while the CD-ROM is being read. q To insert or remove aCD-ROM, press the eject button toopen the drive tray. The eject

mechanism requires power tooperate. Donot press the eject button while the CD-ROM

drive lamp is lit. Doing so could affect the system. q If the drive tray does not slide out when you press the eject button, switch off the computer

and insert aslender object, such as astraightened paper clip, into the eject hole. Donot insert

amechanical pencil lead, plastic stick, or other object that is easy tobreak into the eject hole.

Toremove the CD-ROM using the eject hole, be sure toswitch off the computer. When handling the CD-ROM:

q Hold aCD-ROM by the edge, exercising care not totouch the surface. q To place aCD-ROM onthe drive tray, hold it with the disk label up and by the center and

outer edge.

q When not using aCD-ROM, keep it in its case. q Avoid exposure tohigh temperature. q Do not bend CD-ROMs or place aheavy object onthem. q If aCD-ROM is dusty, clean it carefully with asoft dry cloth.

Diskette drive

q The drive reads both high- density and double- density 3.5-inch diskettes (1.44 MB/720 KB). q The diskette in-use indicator glows while the diskette is being accessed. q Pressing the eject button removes the diskette.

To prevent loss of data while the diskette drive lamp is lit:

• Do not press the eject button.

• Do not press the computer's reset button.

• Do not turn off the computer.

• Remove the diskette only when the diskette drive is not in use.

Back of the computer

When handling diskettes:

q Do not open the shutter. q Do not touch the magnetic surfaces. q Keep diskettes away from objects such as large motors or speaker phones that generate

strong magnetic fields. It may erase the data onthe diskettes.

q Do not expose diskettes todirect sunlight or toany source of heat. q Do not place heavy objects ondiskettes. q Store diskettes within this range of ambient conditions:

Temperature: 0to53° degrees Celsius

Humidity: 8to90% RH (Relative Humidity)

Viewing the back of your computer

The following illustrations show the back panel of the 3100Series computer.

The AC power cable plugs into the power connector. The voltage selector switch changes the power supply toaccept either 115V or 230V AC Power.

The PS/2 keyboard port provides access toaPS/2-compatible keyboard.

The two USB connectors allow you toattach any of several USB devices as they become available.

The serial port lets you connect aserial printer or other serial device.

Video port for connecting amonitor.

The 3.5mm headphone jack lets you connect stereo headphones or other audio output devices, such as external speakers.

The 3.5mm mini line-in jack lets you play and record stereo sound from an external audio device, such as astereo system.

The microphone port accepts amonaural microphone or other audio input device for audio input.

The PS/2 mouse port provides access toaPS/2-compatible mouse.

The parallel port lets you connect aparallel printer or other parallel device, including ECP- compatible devices.

The MIDI/ game port lets you connect aMIDI device or game joystick.

The expansion slot covers keep dust and dirt from entering the computer from unoccupied expansion slots.

Setting up the computer

Setting up the computer involves connecting the components of your system toeach other. This process can include:

q Positioning the system unit and peripherals. q Connecting amonitor, keyboard, and mouse tothe system unit. q Connecting the system unit and monitor toan AC power supply.

AC power varies with the country; you may need toset the power switch onthe back of the system unit. See "Setting the voltage switch".

Depending onthe computer's configuration and purpose, you may also need to:

q Connect the computer toalocal printer. q Connect the computer toanetwork. q Install devices in the expansion bays.

Connecting peripherals

The following sections explain how toconnect your peripherals.

Connecting amonitor

Refer toyour monitor documentation for detailed instructions onconnecting amonitor.

1.Plug the 15-pin D-sub connector onthe video signal cable into the video port onthe back of

the computer.

2.Firmly attach the cable by tightening the screws.

3.Connect the monitor's power cable tothe back of the monitor.

Connecting akeyboard

You will use the keyboard totype information and navigate around the monitor. You can use aPS/2-compatible keyboard.

Attach the keyboard cable tothe keyboard port.

Make sure the computer is off before you attach the keyboard. Connecting aPS/2 keyboard with the computer's power oncan damage the keyboard, the computer, or both.

Connecting amouse

You will use amouse toeasily navigate onthe screen and perform application tasks. You can use aPS/2-compatible mouse or aserial mouse.

Make sure the computer is off before you attach the mouse. Connecting aPS/2 mouse with the computer's power oncan damage the mouse, the computer, or both.

Connecting aPS/2 mouse

1.Attach the PS/2 mouse cable tothe PS/2 mouse port.

2.See your mouse documentation for additional information.

Connecting aserial mouse

To connect aserial mouse, plug the mouse cable into the serial port. The mouse is ready touse.

Connecting alocal printer

Do not connect the printer cable if the computer's power is on. Doing so may damage the printer, the computer, or both.

Before you can connect aprinter, you need toknow whether it uses aserial or aparallel interface. Look in the printer's documentation tofind out. If the printer can be switched between serial and parallel, choose parallel because it is faster.

You also need asuitable printer cable, which may come with your printer. Otherwise, you can purchase one from acomputer or electronics store.

Identifying the ends of aparallel printer cable

If your printer is ECP- or IEEE- compliant, make sure your printer cable is an IEEE 1284 cable.

These instructions assume you have aparallel printer, which is the most common type.

1.Connect the printer cable tothe printer and tothe computer's parallel port. Use the

illustration as aconnection guide.

2.Plug the printer's power cable into alive AC outlet.

3.See your printer documentation for configuration information.

Adding other components

Install any additional components or accessories at this time.

Adding memory

Your computer comes with enough memory torun most popular applications. With additional memory, the computer:

q Can run more programs and open more documents at the sametime. q Will run applications faster.

Additional memory is available from your dealer in the form of modules that fit inside the computer.

Connecting toapower source

Before connecting your computer toapower source, read the following sections.

Power precautions

The following suggestions help prevent injury toyou or damage tothe computer.

q Do not plug in AC power cables until you have connected all the system components. q Always plug power cables into grounded outlets. q Never connect or disconnect components with the power on. q Use apower filter/ surge protector (not included) for AC power connections toyour system

and any phone/ modem connections. q In the event of asevere electrical storm, disconnect all the power cables and the telephone

cable. q The system is configured for European standard 220V/240V 50Hz power. Before

connecting toalower voltage source (110V/120V 60Hz AC), refer tothe next section. q Do not modify, forcibly bend, damage, place heavy objects ontop of, or apply heat tothe

power cable. The cable may otherwise become damaged, resulting in fire or electric shock. q If the power cable becomes damaged or the plug overheats, discontinue use. There is

apossibility of fire or electric shock. q Do not pull directly onthe power cable when removing the power plug from the power

source. Hold the power plug when removing the cable from the outlet. q Do not remove the power plug with wet hands. This may cause an electric shock.

Setting the voltage switch

Computers purchased in Europe are configured for 230VAC operation. Computers purchased in the United States or other countries may be set to110/120 VAC. Tooperate the computer in acountry that uses adifferent voltage than the country of purchase, you must change the voltage selection and use aplug adapter. The voltage selection switch is onthe back panel.

To change the voltage selection, insert the tip of apen into one of the holes onthe switch, then slide the switch tothe correct setting.

Setting the voltage selector

q To operate the computer in the United States, make sure the voltage switch is set

to115VAC. q To operate the computer in acountry that uses 220/240 VAC, make sure the voltage switch

is set to230VAC (the left position as you face the back of the computer).

Failure toset the voltage switch correctly will permanently damage the computer's electronics when you turn onthe computer.

Consult your monitor's documentation tosee if its voltage setting is autoswitchable. If not, it will require avoltage converter and aplugadapter.

Connecting ACpower

1.Plug the AC power cable into the computer's power socket.

2.Connect the power cable toalive wall outlet.

3.Connect the monitor power cable toalive wall outlet.

Turning onthe computer

1.Check that the diskette and CD-ROM drives are empty.

2.If you have aprinter connected tothe computer, turn onthe printer and wait until there is

indication that the printer is ready (on line).

3.Locate the power button and turn onthe computer.

The indicator light glows when the computer is on.

When you turn onthe computer for the first time, donot turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely.

The hard disk drive light indicates that the hard disk drive is currently in use.

Do not turn off the computer if any of the drives are in use.

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