Toshiba 8100 User Manual
TOSHIBA
USER’S MANUAL
Model
8100 Series
R
Copyright
© 1999 by Toshiba Corporation. All rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this
manual cannot be reproduced in any form without the prior written permission of
Toshiba. No patent liability is assumed, with respect to the use of the information
contained herein.
Toshiba Tecra 8100 Portable Personal Computer User’s Manual
First edition December 1999
Disclaimer
This manual has been validated and reviewed for accuracy. The instructions and
descriptions it contains are accurate for the Toshiba 8100 Portable Personal Computer
at the time of this manual’s production. However, succeeding computers and manuals
are subject to change without notice. Toshiba assumes no liability for damages incurred
directly or indirectly from errors, omissions or discrepancies between the computer and
the manual.
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UNIX is a registered trademark of X/Open Company Ltd.
LapLink is a registered trademark of Traveling Software Inc.
IntelliSync is a trademark of Puma Technology, Inc.
CardWorks is a trademark of SystemSoft Corporation.
RingCentral is a registered trademark of Ring Zero Systems, Inc.
Macintosh is a registered trademark and QuickTime is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.
PostScript is a registered trademark of Adobe System, Inc.
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Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
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Other trademarks and registered trademarks not listed above may be used in this manual.
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EU Declaration of Conformity
This product carries the CE-Mark in accordance with the related European
Directives. Responsibility for CE-Marking rests with Toshiba Europe,
Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany.
The system has been tested by Toshiba using the YMark2000 test under
NSTL's self testing program and meets the NSTL test standards for
Year 2000 hardware compliance.
NSTL makes no recommendation or endorsement of any product. This
test data/report was prepared by Toshiba using licensed testing products
from NSTL. NSTL MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,
AS TO RESULTS TO BE OBTAINED BY ANY PERSON OR ENTITY
FROM USE OF THE SERVICES OR THE RESULTS THEREOF, OR ANY
INFORMATION OR DATA INCLUDED THEREIN.
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Toshiba DVD-ROM drive SD-C2302** safety instruction
** means any letters or numbers.
The DVD-ROM drive employs a laser system. To ensure proper use of
this product, please read this instruction manual carefully and retain for
future reference. Should the unit ever require maintenance, contact an
authorized service location.
Use of controls, adjustments or the performance of procedures other than
those specified may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam, do not try to open the
enclosure.
Location of the required label
PODUCT IS CETIIED THE
MNUCTUE TO COMPL
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SUCHPTE PPLICLE T
THE DTE O MNUCTUE.
MNUCTUED:
TOSHI COPOTION
11 SHIU 1CHOME
MINTOKU TOKO 108001
PN
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
LASERSCHUTZKLASSE 1
PRODUKT
TO EN60825
CAUTION:
classified as a “CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT.” To use this
model properly, read the instruction manual carefully and keep
this manual for your future reference. In case of any trouble
This appliance contains a laser system and is
with this model, please contact your nearest “AUTHORIZED
service station.” To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam,
do not try to open the enclosure.
CAUTION:
USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR
PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE
SPECIFIED IN THE OWNER’S MANUAL MAY RESULT IN
HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.
** means any letters or numbers.
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TEAC CD-ROM drive CD-224E safety instruction
The CD-ROM drive employs a laser system. To ensure proper use of this
product, please read this instruction manual carefully and retain for future
reference. Should the unit ever require maintenance, contact an
authorized service location.
Use of controls, adjustments or the performance of procedures other than
those specified may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam, do not try to open the
enclosure.
Location of the required label
PODUCT IS CETIIED THE
MNUCTUE TO COMPL
ITH DHHS ULES 21 C
SUCHPTE PPLICLE T
THE DTE O MNUCTUE.
MNUCTUED:
TOSHI COPOTION
11 SHIU 1CHOME
MINTOKU TOKO 108001
PN
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
LASERSCHUTZKLASSE 1
PRODUKT
TO EN60825
CAUTION:
classified as a “CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT.” To use this
model properly, read the instruction manual carefully and keep
this manual for your future reference. In case of any trouble
This appliance contains a laser system and is
with this model, please contact your nearest “AUTHORIZED
service station.” To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam,
do not try to open the enclosure.
CAUTION:
USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR
PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE
SPECIFIED IN THE OWNER’S MANUAL MAY RESULT IN
HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.
** means any letters or numbers.
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General Precautions
Toshiba computers are designed to optimise safety, minimise strain and
withstand the rigors of portability. However, certain precautions should be
observed to further reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the
computer.
Be certain to read the general precautions below and to note the cautions
included in the text of the manual.
Stress injury
Carefully read the
prevention of stress injuries to your hands and wrists than can be caused
by extensive keyboard use. Chapter 3, Getting Started, includes
information on work space design, posture and lighting that can help
reduce physical stress.
Heat Warning
The base of the PC can become very warm; while the temperature will not
be too hot to the touch, prolonged physical contact may result in a
temporary heat imprint on the skin. It is recommended that prolonged
physical contact is avoided.
Also, if the computer has been used for a long time, avoid direct contact
with the metal plate supporting the I/O ports. It can become hot.
Mobile phones
Use of mobile phones can interfere with the PC sound system. The PC
operation is not impaired but it is recommended that a distance of 30cm is
maintained between the PC & the mobile phone.
Safety Instruction Manual
. It contains information on
Pressure or impact damage
Do not apply heavy pressure to the computer or subject it to strong
impact. Excessive pressure or impact can cause damage to computer
components or otherwise cause malfunctions.
PC card overheating
Some PC cards can become hot with prolonged use. If two cards are
installed, both can become hot even if only one is used extensively.
Overheating of a PC card can result in errors or instability in the PC card
operation. Also, be careful when you remove a PC card that has been
used for a long time.
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CE compliance
This product and the original options are designed to observe the related
EMC (Electromagnetic compatibility) and safety standards. However,
Toshiba should not guarantee that this product still observes these EMC
standards if options or cables not produced by Toshiba are connected or
implemented. In this case the persons who have connected /
implemented those options / cables have to assure that the system
(PC plus options / cables) still fulfils the required standards. To avoid in
general EMC problems following advice should be observed:
Only CE marked options should be connected / implemented
Only best shielded cables should be connected
Working environment
This product was designed to fulfil the EMC (electromagnetic
compatibility) requirements to be observed for so-called "Residential,
commercial and light industry environments".
Toshiba do not approve the use of this product in working environments
other than the above mentioned "Residential, commercial and light
industry environments".
For example, the following environments are not approved:
Industrial Environments (environments with a mains voltage >230V~)
Medical Environments
Automotive Environments
Aircraft Environments
If this product is supplied with a network port, please refer to the
paragraph "
Any consequences resulting from the use of this product in working
environments that are not approved are not the responsibility of Toshiba
Europe GmbH.
The consequences of the use of this product in non-approved working
environments may be:
Interference with other devices or machines in the near surrounding area
Malfunction of, or data loss from, this product caused by disturbances
generated by other devices or machines in the near surrounding area
Therefore Toshiba strongly recommend that the electromagnetic
compatibility of this product should be suitably tested in all non-approved
working environments before use. In the case of automobiles or aircraft,
the manufacturer or airline respectively should be asked for permission
before use of this product.
Furthermore, for general safety reasons, the use of this product in
environments with explosive atmospheres is not permitted.
Network connection
".
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Network connection (class A warning)
If this product has networking capabilities and will be connected to a
network, Class A radiation limits will be observed (in accordance with
technical conventions). This means that if the product will be used in a
domestic environment, other devices in the near surrounding may suffer
interference. Consequently, please do not use this product in such
environments (for example a living room), otherwise you could be held
responsible for any ensuing interference.
Conformity Statement
The equipment has been approved to [Commission Decision “CTR21”] for
pan-European single terminal connection to the Public Switched
Telephone Network (PSTN).
However, due to differences between the individual PSTNs provided in
different countries the approval does not, of itself, give an unconditional
assurance of successful operation on every PSTN network termination point.
In the event of problems, you should contact your equipment supplier in
the first instance.
Network Compatibility Statement
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Germany - ATAAB AN005, AN006, AN007, AN009, AN010,
Greece - ATAAB AN005, AN006 and GR01, 02, 03, 04
Portugal - ATAAB AN001, 005, 006, 007, 011
Spain - ATAAB AN005, 007, 012, and ES01
Switzerland - ATAAB AN002
All other countries - ATAAB AN003, 004
Specific switch settings or software setup are required for each network,
please refer to the relevant sections of the Internal Modem User’s Guide
for more details.
The hookflash (timed break register recall) function is subject to seperate
national type approval. It has not been tested for conformity to national
type regulations, and no guarantee of successful operation of that specific
function on specific national networks can be given.
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and DE03, 04, 05, 08, 09, 12, 14, 17
and P03, 04, 08, 10
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Table of Contents
Preface ........................................................................................xvii
Manual contents ...................................................................................xvii
Conventions......................................................................................... xviii
Abbreviations .................................................................................... xviii
Icons .................................................................................................xviii
Keys..................................................................................................xviii
Key operation..................................................................................... xix
Display ............................................................................................... xix
Messages .......................................................................................... xix
Chapter 1 Introduction .............................................................. 1-1
Equipment checklist..............................................................................1-1
Features .................................................................................................1-4
Special features.....................................................................................1-9
Utilities .................................................................................................1-12
Options.................................................................................................1-13
SelectBay options ............................................................................1-14
Chapter 2 The Grand Tour......................................................... 2-1
Front with the display closed ...............................................................2-1
Left side..................................................................................................2-3
Right side ...............................................................................................2-4
Back side................................................................................................2-5
Underside...............................................................................................2-6
Front with the display open..................................................................2-7
Indicator panels.....................................................................................2-9
AC adaptor ...........................................................................................2-11
SelectBay modules..............................................................................2-12
3 ½" diskette drive ...........................................................................2-12
DVD-ROM drive ...............................................................................2-13
CD-ROM drive .................................................................................2-14
Secondary battery pack ...................................................................2-15
SelectBay HDD Adaptor II ...............................................................2-16
Weight saver....................................................................................2-16
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Chapter 3 Getting Started.......................................................... 3-1
Setting up...............................................................................................3-1
General conditions ............................................................................3-2
Placement of computer .....................................................................3-2
Seating and posture .......................................................................... 3-3
Lighting..............................................................................................3-4
Work habits .......................................................................................3-4
Connecting the AC adaptor.................................................................. 3-5
Opening the display.............................................................................. 3-6
Turning on the power............................................................................3-7
Turning off the power ........................................................................... 3-8
Restarting the computer....................................................................... 3-8
Restoring the preinstalled software ....................................................3-9
Restoring the complete system ......................................................... 3-9
Restoring Toshiba utilities and drivers...............................................3-9
Chapter 4 Operating Basics ...................................................... 4-1
Using AccuPoint II ................................................................................4-1
AccuPoint II precautions.................................................................... 4-2
Replacing the cap.............................................................................. 4-2
Changing SelectBay modules.............................................................. 4-3
Removing a module ..........................................................................4-3
Installing a module ............................................................................4-5
Using CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drives......................................................... 4-6
Loading CDs...................................................................................... 4-6
Removing CDs ..................................................................................4-9
CD care ...........................................................................................4-10
Using the diskette drive attachment .................................................4-10
Preparing the attachment ................................................................ 4-10
Connecting/disconnecting external diskette drive ........................... 4-12
Diskette care ...................................................................................4-13
Using the microphone ........................................................................ 4-14
Connecting the modem ...................................................................... 4-14
Connecting the internal modem ......................................................4-14
Disconnecting the internal modem .................................................. 4-15
Cleaning the computer ....................................................................... 4-15
Moving the computer.......................................................................... 4-16
Heat dispersal......................................................................................4-16
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Chapter 5 The Keyboard............................................................ 5-1
Light grey keys ......................................................................................5-1
F1…F12 function keys...........................................................................5-2
Soft Keys: Alt Gr Key Combinations....................................................5-2
The euro symbol ................................................................................5-2
Soft keys: Fn key combinations ...........................................................5-3
Emulating keys on enhanced keyboard.............................................5-3
Hot keys.............................................................................................5-4
Windows 95/98 special keys .............................................................5-6
Emulating Fn key on external keyboard.............................................5-6
Keypad overlay......................................................................................5-6
Turning on the overlays .....................................................................5-6
Temporarily using normal keyboard...................................................5-7
Temporarily using overlay ..................................................................5-8
Temporarily changing modes.............................................................5-8
Generating ASCII characters................................................................5-8
Chapter 6 Power and Power-Up Modes ................................... 6-1
Power conditions ..................................................................................6-1
Power indicators ...................................................................................6-3
Battery indicators ...............................................................................6-3
DC IN indicator ..................................................................................6-3
Power indicator ..................................................................................6-4
Battery types ..........................................................................................6-4
Main battery .......................................................................................6-4
Secondary battery (option).................................................................6-5
Real Time Clock battery.....................................................................6-5
Care and use of the battery pack .........................................................6-6
Safety precautions .............................................................................6-6
Charging the batteries .......................................................................6-7
Monitoring battery capacity................................................................6-8
Maximising battery operating time .....................................................6-9
Retaining data with power off...........................................................6-10
Extending battery life .......................................................................6-10
Replacing the battery pack.................................................................6-10
Removing the battery pack .............................................................. 6-11
Installing the battery pack ................................................................6-12
Starting the computer by password ..................................................6-13
Power-up modes .................................................................................6-14
Boot mode .......................................................................................6-14
Resume mode .................................................................................6-15
Automatic enabling of Resume........................................................6-16
Resume precautions........................................................................6-16
Resume error conditions..................................................................6-17
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Panel power on/off .............................................................................. 6-17
System auto off ................................................................................... 6-17
Auto power on ..................................................................................... 6-18
Ring indicator power on ..................................................................... 6-18
Chapter 7 TSETUP and Passwords .......................................... 7-1
TSETUP.................................................................................................. 7-1
Executing TSETUP............................................................................7-2
Changing values in the TSETUP menu............................................. 7-3
Accepting changes and exiting SYSTEM SETUP .............................7-3
Default configuration .........................................................................7-3
TSETUP options................................................................................ 7-4
Passwords ...........................................................................................7-13
How to set the passwords ...............................................................7-14
How to reset the passwords ............................................................ 7-16
Enabling Hardware Setup and TSETUP access in user password
mode ...............................................................................................7-18
Making a password service diskette................................................ 7-19
Chapter 8 Optional Devices ...................................................... 8-1
PC cards.................................................................................................8-2
Installing a PC card ........................................................................... 8-2
Removing a PC card .........................................................................8-3
Using the PC card lock...................................................................... 8-4
Hard disk drive pack ............................................................................. 8-5
Removing the HDD pack ................................................................... 8-5
Installing the HDD pack..................................................................... 8-6
Memory expansion................................................................................8-7
Installing the memory module ...........................................................8-7
Removing the memory module..........................................................8-8
Additional battery pack.........................................................................8-9
Secondary battery pack ........................................................................ 8-9
Additional AC adaptor ........................................................................ 8-10
Battery charger....................................................................................8-10
SelectBay HDD Adaptor II...................................................................8-10
CD-ROM drive......................................................................................8-12
DVD-ROM drive ...................................................................................8-12
NetDock Port Replicator.....................................................................8-12
Expansion Station............................................................................... 8-13
CardDock ............................................................................................. 8-13
Parallel printer..................................................................................... 8-14
External monitor..................................................................................8-14
Television............................................................................................. 8-15
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PS/2 mouse ..........................................................................................8-16
PS/2 keyboard......................................................................................8-16
Security lock ........................................................................................8-17
Chapter 9 Troubleshooting ....................................................... 9-1
Problem solving process......................................................................9-1
Preliminary checklist ..........................................................................9-2
Analysing the problem .......................................................................9-2
Hardware and system checklist ...........................................................9-3
System start-up..................................................................................9-3
Self test..............................................................................................9-4
Power.................................................................................................9-4
Password ...........................................................................................9-7
Hot keys.............................................................................................9-7
Keyboard ...........................................................................................9-7
LCD panel..........................................................................................9-8
Hard disk drive...................................................................................9-8
CD-ROM drive ...................................................................................9-9
DVD-ROM drive ...............................................................................9-10
Diskette drive ................................................................................... 9-11
Infrared port .....................................................................................9-11
Printer ..............................................................................................9-12
Pointing device ................................................................................9-12
PC card............................................................................................9-13
Monitor.............................................................................................9-14
Sound system ..................................................................................9-14
TV output signal...............................................................................9-15
USB .................................................................................................9-15
Hibernation ......................................................................................9-16
Memory expansion...........................................................................9-16
Diagnostic test.....................................................................................9-17
Executing the diagnostic test program.............................................9-17
Choosing test options ......................................................................9-18
Test sequence..................................................................................9-19
Subtests...........................................................................................9-19
If you need further assistance............................................................9-25
Before you call .................................................................................9-25
Where to write..................................................................................9-25
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Appendix A Specifications ........................................................ A-1
Appendix B AC Power Cord and Connectors..........................B-1
Appendix C The Toshiba International Warranty ....................C-1
Appendix D Keyboard Layouts.................................................D-1
Appendix E Display Controller and Modes..............................E-1
Appendix F If your computer is stolen..................................... F-1
Appendix G ASCII Character Codes ........................................ G-1
Appendix H K56flex....................................................................H-1
Appendix I Internal Modem Guide ............................................. I-1
Glossary ....................................................................................... I-1
Index............................................................................................. I-1
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Preface
Congratulations on your purchase of the Toshiba Tecra 8100 Portable
Personal Computer. This powerful notebook computer provides excellent
expansion capability, including multimedia devices, and it is designed to
provide years of reliable, high-performance computing.
This manual tells how to set up and begin using your computer. It also
provides detailed information on configuring your computer, basic
operations and care, using optional devices and troubleshooting.
If you are a new user of computers or if you’re new to portable computing,
first read over the
yourself with the computer’s features, components and accessory
devices. Then read
up your computer and backing up your preinstalled software.
If you are an experienced computer user, please continue reading the
preface to learn how this manual is organized, then become acquainted
with this manual by browsing through its pages. Be sure to look over the
Special features
are uncommon or unique to the computer and carefully read T
Passwords
preinstalled software.
Manual contents
Introduction
Getting Started
section of the
. Also read
The Grand Tour
and
for step-by-step instructions on setting
Introduction
Getting Started
chapters to familiarize
, to learn about features that
SETUP and
for procedures on backing up your
This manual is composed of nine chapters, nine appendices, a glossary,
and an index.
Chapter 1, Introduction, is an overview of the computer’s features,
capabilities, utilities and options.
Chapter 2, The Grand Tour, identifies the components of the computer
and briefly explains how they function.
Chapter 3, Getting Started, provides a quick overview of how to begin
operating your computer and gives tips on safety and designing your work
area.
Chapter 4, Operating Basics, includes tips on care of the computer,
diskettes and DVD-ROMs and on using the following devices:
MousePoint, DVD-ROM drive and microphone.
Chapter 5, The Keyboard, describes special keyboard functions including
the keypad overlay and hotkeys.
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Chapter 6, Power and Power-Up Modes, gives details on the computer’s
power resources and battery save modes.
Chapter 7, TSETUP and Passwords, explains how to configure the
computer using the TSETUP program in MS-DOS. It also tells how to set
passwords.
Chapter 8, Optional Devices, describes the optional hardware available.
Chapter 9, Troubleshooting, provides information on how to perform some
diagnostic tests, and suggests courses of action if the computer doesn’t
seem to be working properly.
The Appendixes provide technical information about your computer.
The Glossary defines general computer terminology and includes a list of
acronyms used in the text.
The Index quickly directs you to the information contained in this manual.
Conventions
This manual uses the following formats to describe, identify, and highlight
terms and operating procedures.
Abbreviations
On first appearance, and whenever necessary for clarity, abbreviations
are enclosed in parentheses following their definition. For example: Read
Only Memory (ROM). Acronyms are also defined in the Glossary.
Icons
Icons identify ports, dials, and other parts of your computer. The indicator
panel also uses icons to identify the components it is providing
information on.
Keys
The keyboard keys are used in the text to describe many computer
operations. A distinctive typeface identifies the key top symbols as they
appear on the keyboard. For example,
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Enter
identifies the Enter key.
Key operation
Some operations require you to simultaneously use two or more keys. We
identify such operations by the key top symbols separated by a plus sign
(+). For example,
same time press C. If three keys are used, hold down the first two and at
the same time press the third.
Ctrl + C
DISKCOPY A: B:
means you must hold down
When procedures require an action such as
clicking an icon or entering text, the icon’s
name or the text you are to type in is
represented in the type face you see to the
left.
Text you are to type in is usually preceded by
the keyboard icon.
Ctrl
Display
ABC
Names of windows or icons or text generated
by the computer that appears on its display
screen is presented in the type face you see
to the left.
Text generated by the computer is usually
preceded by the screen icon.
Messages
Messages are used in this manual to bring important information to your
attention. Each type of message is identified as shown below.
and at the
Pay attention!
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failure to follow instructions may cause data loss or damage your
equipment.
Please read.
your equipment.
A
A
caution
note
informs you that improper use of equipment or
is a hint or advice that helps you make best use of
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Chapter 1
Introduction
This chapter provides an equipment checklist and it identifies the
computer’s features, utilities, options and accessories.
Some of the features described in this manual may not function properly if
Equipment checklist
you use an operating system that was not preinstalled by Toshiba.
Carefully unpack your computer. Save the box and packing materials for
future use. Make sure you have the following items:
Tecra 8100 Portable Personal Computer
Universal AC adaptor and power cable
3 ½" diskette drive module
Modular cable (Provided only with models with the Toshiba internal
modem preinstalled.)
External diskette drive attachment for 3 ½" diskette drive
Six spare AccuPoint II (pointing device) caps
Two SelectBay covers: one for use with all modules, and a weight
saver if no module is installed
PC card lock (secures with a screw)
Composite VIDEO Cable
PC card lock (secures with a screw
The computer is configured with one of two sets of preinstalled software,
manual packages and auxiliary media depending on your choice of
operating system.
User's Manual Introduction 1-1
Windows 95 or 98 install
You can select either Windows® 95 or Windows 98. When you choose your
operating system, the other one will be deleted from the computer. Refer to the
section
Selecting an operating system
The following software is preinstalled:
If you select Windows 95, the following software will be retained on
your hard disk:
•
Microsoft® Windows 95
•
Toshiba Utilities
•
Modem driver (Provided if the Toshiba internal modem is
preinstalled.)
•
Display Drivers for Windows
•
Toshiba Service
•
Sound Driver
•
RingCentral®
•
DVD Decoder (Provided if DVD-ROM drive is preinstalled.)
•
DVD Video Player (Provided if DVD-ROM drive is preinstalled.)
•
LAN Driver
•
Hypertext online help
If you select Windows 98, the following software will be retained on your
hard disk:
•
Microsoft® Windows 98
•
The same utilities and drivers that are installed with Windows 95.
Documentation:
• Tecra 8100 Portable Personal Computer User’s Manual
• QuickStart guide for easy setup.
• Microsoft Windows 95/98 manual package
• International Limited Warranty (ILW) Instruction
(This instruction is included only with computers sold in ILW
supported areas.)
Product Recovery CD-ROM
Tools & Utilities CD-ROM
in
Chapter 3,
Getting Started.
1-2 Introduction User's Manual
Windows NT
The following software is preinstalled:
•
Microsoft Windows NT
•
Toshiba Windows Utilities
•
Toshiba Power Management System
•
Card Wizard™
•
IntelliSync™ 97, infrared device driver and file transfer application
•
Display Drivers for Windows
•
Logitech AccuPoint II Mouse driver
•
Sound Driver and audio applications
•
Modem driver (Provided if the Toshiba internal modem is
preinstalled.)
•
IDE Driver for Expansion Station
•
LAN Driver for NetDock Port Replicator
•
Toshiba Docking Service
•
Toshiba SelectBay Service
Your computer’s documentation:
•
Windows NT manual package
•
QuickStart guide for easy setup.
•
The same documentation that is supplied with Windows 95/98.
CD-ROMs and diskettes
•
Product Recovery CD-ROM
•
Tools & Utilities CD-ROM
If any of the items are missing or damaged, contact your dealer immediately.
User's Manual Introduction 1-3
Features
The computer uses Complementary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor (CMOS)
technology extensively to provide compact size, minimum weight, low
power usage, and high reliability. This computer incorporates the following
features and benefits:
Microprocessor
Level 2 cache
Memory
Video RAM
Battery pack
Backup batteries
The computer is equipped with a Intel® Mobile
Pentium® III processor, which incorporates a
math co-processor and a 32 KB cache memory.
The following processors are available:
Intel® Mobile Pentium® III: 500 Mhz
Other processor speeds may be introduced as
they become available
The processors have the following level 2 caches
to maximize performance:
Intel® Mobile Pentium® III 500 MHz: 256 KB
There are two slots for memory modules, which
come in two capacities: 64 and 128 megabytes
of SD Random Access Memory (SD-RAM). The
modules are 144-pin, SO Dual In-line Memory
Modules (SO-DIMM)
The computer provides 8 MB of RAM, 64-bit data
path, for video display.
The computer is powered by one rechargeable
lithium-ion battery pack.
The computer has two internal batteries: One
backs up the computer’s special memory
features and the other backs up the internal Real
Time Clock (RTC) and calendar.
Keyboard
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An easy-to-use 85-key (United States) or 86-key
(Europe) keyboard provides a numeric keypad
overlay for fast numeric data entry or for cursor
and page control. The computer’s keyboard
supports software that uses a 101- or 102-key
enhanced keyboard.
AC adaptor
The universal AC adaptor provides power to the
system and recharges the batteries when they
are low. It comes with a detachable power cord.
Because it is universal, it can receive a range of
AC voltage between 100 and 240 volts.
Hard disk drive
SelectBay
SelectBay cover
Internal modem
The computer has an integrated, 2 ½" hard disk
drive for nonvolatile storage of data and software.
The hard disk drive is available in three sizes:
6.0 billion bytes (5.6 GB)
12.07 billion bytes (11.24 GB)
18.15 billion bytes (16.90 GB)
Other hard disk drive sizes may be available in
the future
SelectBay is a single-drive bay that
accommodates a diskette drive, DVD-ROM drive,
CD-ROM drive, secondary hard disk drive or
secondary battery. The SelectBay utility enables
hot docking of modules when you are using a
plug and play operating system.
To reduce weight, the SelectBay module can be
removed and a cover installed.
A high-speed internal modem enables data
communication, facsimiles and telephony
functions. It operates at 56,000 bps for data
transfer and at 14,400 for facsimiles and
telephony. DSVD and VRM are also supported in
Windows 95/98. An RJ11 modem jack lets you
connect the computer’s internal modem directly
to a telephone line. Refer to your online
documentation of
Guide
for details. The internal modem is not
Toshiba Internal Modem User’s
supported in some marketing regions.
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CD-ROM drive
A full-size, maximum 24-speed CD-ROM drive
module lets you run either 12 cm (4.72") or 8 cm
(3.15") compact disks without using an adaptor.
Option if DVD-ROM drive is preinstalled.
This drive supports the following formats:
•
Audio CD
•
Photo CD
•
ISO 9660
•
CD-EXTRA
•
CD-R
•
CD-Rewritable
(read only)
DVD-ROM drive
This feature is not available for computers configured with Windows NT.
A full-size, DVD-ROM drive module lets you run
either 12 cm (4.72") or 8 cm (3.15") digital video
disk/compact disks without using an adaptor. It
runs DVD-ROMs at maximum 6 speed and CDROMs at maximum 24 speed.
DVD-Video software is integrated into the computer
for playback of movies recorded on DVDs.
This drive supports the same formats as the
CD-ROM drive plus the following:
•
DVD-ROM
•
DVD-Video
Display
Sound system
The computer supports high-resolution video
graphics and employs a AGP (Accelerated
Graphics Port) bus for superior video and 3-D
performance. The screen can be set at a wide
range of viewing angles for maximum comfort and
readability. The display is available in these models:
13.3" XGA-TFT, 1024 horizontal x 768 vertical pixels
14.1" XGA-TFT, 1024 horizontal x 768 vertical pixels
It incorporates a 64-channel Wave Table
Synthesizer and hardware acceleration for
advanced sound applications including 3D games,
DVD movie playback and Internet
communications. The sound system is equipped
with stereo speakers, a volume control knob and
jacks for line-in, microphone and headphone.
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Parallel port
A Centronics®-compatible parallel interface port
lets you connect a parallel printer or other
parallel device. This port supports the Extended
Capabilities Port (ECP) standard.
Universal Serial Bus
port
Serial port
External diskette
drive port
External monitor port
PS/2™ mouse/
keyboard port
A Universal Serial Bus (USB) port enables chain
connection of a number of USB-equipped
devices to one port on your computer. For
example, you might connect a USB-HUB to the
computer, then connect a keyboard to the
USB-HUB and a mouse to the keyboard.
Use the USB drivers that come with external
USB devices. If your operating system does not
support USB, you can still use a USB mouse and
keyboard by setting the USB Legacy item in
TSETUP to Enabled. Refer to Chapter 7,
TSETUP and Passwords for details.
A standard, 9-pin, serial port lets you connect
such serial devices as a serial printer, mouse,
bar code reader, or Optical Character Reader
(OCR). This port supports 16550 Universal
Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter (UART)
compliant high-speed data transfer.
Use this port to connect an optional external
diskette drive.
The female, 15-pin, D-shell connector lets you
connect to an external video display, which is
recognized automatically. It supports Video
Electronic Standards Association (VESA) Display
Data Channel (DDC) 2B compatible functions.
This port lets you connect a PS/2 mouse or
PS/2 keyboard to the computer.
Docking interface
port
This port enables connection of an optional
NetDock Port Replicator described in the
Options
section.
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PC card slots
A PC card slot (PCMCIA) accommodates two
5 mm cards (Type II) or one 10.5 mm (Type III)
card. These slots support 16-bit PC cards and
CardBus PC cards (32 bit).
PC card lock
Infrared port
Video-out jack
Microphone/ stereo
speakers
AccuPoint II
Plug and Play
A PC card lock can be secured by an optional
security lock to prevent access to the PC card slot.
This infrared port is compatible with Infrared Data
Association (IrDA 1.1) standards. It enables
cableless 4 Mbps, 1.152 Mbps, 115.2 kbps,
57.6 kbps, 38.4 kbps, 19.2 kbps or 9.6 kbps data
transfer with IrDA 1.1 compatible external devices.
This RCA video jack lets you transfer NTSC or
PAL data to external devices.
A built-in microphone and stereo speakers let
you record sound into your applications and play
it back.
This pointer control stick, located in the centre of
the keyboard, provides convenient control of the
cursor without requiring desk space for a mouse.
When you connect an external device to the
computer, NetDock Port Replicator or Expansion
Station or when you install a board in the Expansion
Station, Plug and Play capability enables the system
to recognize the connection and make the necessary
configurations automatically.
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Special features
The following features are either unique to Toshiba computers or are
advanced features, that make the computer more convenient to use.
Availability or use of specific features may vary according to the operating
system.
Hotkeys
Display automatic
power off
HDD automatic
power off
System automatic
power off
Key combinations let you quickly modify the
system configuration directly from the keyboard
without running a system configuration program.
This feature automatically cuts off power to the
internal display when there is no keyboard input
for a time specified in the TSETUP program.
Power is restored when any key is pressed. If
you use Windows 95, you can also specify the
time in the Display Auto Off window of Power
Save Modes in Power Saver. If you use
Windows 98, you can specify the time in the Turn
off monitor item of the Power Save Mode window
of Power Save Modes in Power Saver.
This feature automatically cuts off power to the
hard disk drive when it is not accessed for a time
specified in the TSETUP program. Power is
restored when the hard disk is accessed. If you
use Windows 95, you can also specify the time
in the HDD Auto Off window of Power Save
Modes in Power Saver. If you use Windows 98,
you can specify the time in the Turn off hard
disks item of the Power Save Mode window of
Power Save Modes in Power Saver.
This feature automatically turns off power to the
system when a period of time specified in the
TSETUP program has elapsed. If you use
Windows 95, you can also specify the time in the
System Window of Power Save Modes in Power
Saver. If you use Windows 98, you can specify
the time in the System standby item of the Power
Save Mode window of Power Save Modes in
Power Saver. The feature works only in Resume
mode.
Keypad overlay
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Dark grey keys with light grey lettering make up the
keypad overlay, which lets you use the keyboard for
ten-key operations or cursor control.
Intelligent power
supply
A microprocessor in the computer’s intelligent
power supply detects the battery’s charge and
calculates the remaining battery capacity. It also
protects electronic components from abnormal
conditions, such as voltage overload from an
AC adaptor.
Battery save mode
Power on password
Instant security
Panel power on/off
Auto power on
This feature lets you save battery power. You can
set this mode by using hotkeys or the TSETUP
program. If you use Windows 95, you can also
specify the Power Save Mode in the Power Save
Modes window in Power Saver. If you use
Windows 98, you can specify the Power Save
Mode in the Running on batteries item of the
Power Save Modes window in Power Saver.
Two levels of password security are available:
supervisor and user. This feature prevents
unauthorized access to your computer.
A hotkey function blanks the screen and disables
the computer providing quick and easy data
security.
This feature turns power to the computer off
when the display panel is closed and turns it
back on when the panel is opened. This
convenient feature can be enabled through the
TSETUP program. If you use Windows 95, you
can also specify the setting in the System
window of Power Save Modes in Power Saver. If
you use Windows 98, you can specify the setting
in the When I close the lid item of the System
Power Mode window of the Power Save Modes
in Power Saver. It works only in Resume mode.
This feature lets you set a time and date for the
computer to turn on automatically. The feature is
useful for receiving remote communications while
you are asleep or away. If you use Windows 95,
you can specify the time in the Auto Power On
section of TSETUP. If you use Windows 98, you
can specify the time in Scheduled task.
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