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.

Trademarks

IBM is a registered trademark and IBM PC, OS/2, and PS/2 are trademarks of
International Business Machines Corporation.

Pentium, MMX and ProShare are registered trademarks and Celeron is a trademark of
Intel Corporation.

MS-DOS, Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
Lotus and 1-2-3 are registered trademarks of Lotus Development Corporation.
Sound Blaster and Pro are trademarks of Creative Technology Ltd.
Novell, NetWare and WordPerfect are registered trademarks of Novell, Inc.
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.
Centronics is a registered trademark of Centronics Data Computer Corporation.
Paintbrush is a trademark of ZSoft Corporation.
Photo CD is a trademark of Eastman Kodak.
Autodesk is a registered trademark of Autodesk, Inc.
VideoBrush is a trademark of VideoBrush Corporation.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
“Dolby” is a trademark of Dolby Laboratories.
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
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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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:

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Only CE marked options should be connected / implemented

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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:

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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Ring indicator
power on

This feature lets the computer’s power be turned
on automatically when a call comes in from a
remote modem. When an internal modem
(preinstalled in some models) receives a call
from a remote modem, it sends a ring indicator
power on signal to the computer. This feature
works only in Resume mode.

Resume

Hibernation

Low battery
automatic
Hibernation

Heat dispersal

If you have to interrupt your work, you can turn off
the power without exiting from your software. Data is
maintained in the computer’s main memory. When
you turn on the power again, you can continue
working right where you left off.

This feature lets you turn off the power without
exiting from your software. The contents of main
memory is saved to the hard disk, when you turn
on the power again, you can continue working
right where you left off.

When battery power is exhausted to the point
that computer operation cannot be continued, the
system automatically enters Hibernation mode
and shuts down.

To protect from overheating, the CPU has an
internal temperature sensor. If the computer’s
internal temperature rises to a certain level, the
cooling fan is turned on or the processing speed
is lowered. You can use the System window of
Power Save Modes in Power Saver (Windows 95
only) or the TSETUP program to select one of
three temperature controls.

•

Maximum

performance

Turns on fan first, then if
necessary lowers CPU
processing speed.

•

Performance Uses a combination of

fan and lowering the
CPU processing speed.

•

Battery optimized Lowers the CPU

processing speed first,
then if necessary turns
on the fan.

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Utilities

This section describes preinstalled utilities and tells how to start them. For
details on operations, refer to each utility’s online manual, help files or
read.me files.

Power Saver Utility

Hardware setup

DVD Video Player

Display Driver for
Windows

Sound drivers

To access this power savings management
program, open the Control Panel and double­click the Power Saver icon.

This program lets you customize your hardware
settings according to the way you work with your
computer and the peripherals you use. Open the
Control Panel and double-click the Toshiba
Hardware Setup icon.

The DVD Video Player is used to play DVD
Movies. It has an on-screen interface and
functions similar to those of a standard DVD
player. Click Start, point to Programs, point to
Mediamatics DVD Express, then click
Mediamatics DVD Player.

The display driver enables simultaneous display
on the internal LCD, an on an external computer
monitor or television set. Use the Settings tab on
the Display Properties screen to make
appropriate settings.

A the broad range of audio controls are possible
through the DS-XG sound driver, including:
Software Synthesize (Windows 95/98 only); Mic
volume, tone control and 3D enhancement; and
Power management (Windows 95/98 only). Click
Start, point to Settings, click Control Panel and
double click the DS-XG Configuration icon.

For other sound settings, use the Windows
Device Manager, Multimedia panel or volume
control dial.

LAN driver

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This preinstalled driver makes the computer LAN­ready for a computer running Windows 95/98 when
it is connected to an optional NetDock Port
Replicator. To make LAN settings, click Start, point
to Settings, click Control Panel and double-click the
Network icon.

If you are using Windows NT, install the network
driver from the Network Driver Disk, provided with
the optional NetDock Port Replicator. For installation
procedures, refer to the Readme.txt file.

SelectBay utility

This utility enables hot docking of SelectBay
modules, that is, you can remove (install)
SelectBay modules while the computer is on.
There are two ways to activate this utility: Click
the Tray icon on the task bar or double-click the
Toshiba SelectBay icon in the Control Panel.

Options

IntelliSync

TSETUP

You can add a number of options to make your computer even more
powerful and convenient to use. The following options are available:

Memory expansion

Main battery pack

AC adaptor

IntelliSync lets you copy, move and delete files or
create and delete directories on a remote
computer through either serial or parallel cables
or through infrared connection. Click Start, point
to Programs and click IntelliSync.

An easy-to-use menu lets you customize the
configuration of your computer in a DOS
environment according to the way you work with
your computer and the peripherals you use.

Two memory expansion slots are available for
installing 64 or 128 MB memory modules. The
modules are SD Random Access Memory
(SD-RAM), 144-pin, SO Dual In-line (SO-DIMM).

An additional main battery pack can be
purchased from your Toshiba dealer.

If you use your computer at more than one site
frequently, it may be convenient to purchase an
additional AC adaptor for each site so you will
not have to carry the adaptor with you.

NetDock Port
Replicator

Expansion Station

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The NetDock Port Replicator provides the ports
available on the computer, in addition to a LAN
jack, separate PS/2 mouse and PS/2 keyboard
ports, a line-out jack and two USB ports.

You can connect the NetDock Port Replicator to
an Expansion Station, which provides two PCI
card slots (½ and ¾ size), a 5" SelectBay and a

3.5" HDD slot. The Expansion Base’s SelectBay
accommodates the same IDE modules as the
computer. It does not accommodate a diskette
drive module. An adaptor is required to install a

2.5" HDD module in the 3.5" HDD slot.

Card Dock

In addition to the ports available on the computer,
a Card Dock provides audio line-in and line-out
jacks and separate ports for PS/2™ mouse and
PS/2 keyboard. The CardDock connects directly to
the docking interface port on the back of the
computer so no cabling is necessary.

Battery charger

Hard disk drive

Diskette drive
attachment

Monitor stand

Security lock

The battery charger lets you charge main batteries
or secondary batteries outside the computer.

You can increase your computer’s data storage
capacity with a 6.0 billion bytes (5.6 GB), 12.07
billion bytes (11.24 GB) or 18.15 billion bytes
(16.90 GB), integrated 2 ½" HDD module.

The diskette drive installs in an attachment case
for connecting to the diskette drive port.

This stand supports a monitor up to 35 kilograms
in weight and has room under it for the computer
to conserve desk space. You can also place the
stand on top of an optional Expansion Station.

A slot is available to attach a security cable to
the computer to deter theft.

SelectBay options

The following modules can be installed in the SelectBay. The user can
select either a CD-ROM drive or a DVD-ROM drive to be preinstalled as a
standard device. All other modules are options.

CD-ROM

DVD-ROM

Secondary HDD
adaptor

Refer to the features section for details.

Refer to the features section for details.

An adaptor lets you install an optional HDD
(described above) in the SelectBay.

Internal/external
diskette drive

Secondary battery
pack

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A 3 ½" diskette drive module accommodates both

1.44 MB double-sided, high-density, double-track
(2HD) and 720 KB double-sided, double-density,
double-track (2DD) disks. The module installs either
in the SelectBay or in an optional external diskette
drive attachment for connection to the computer’s
diskette drive port.

The secondary battery increases your
computer’s battery power and operating time
when a main battery is also installed.

Chapter 2

The Grand Tour

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

Front with the display closed

The Figure below shows the computer’s front with its display panel in the
closed position.

VOLUME CONTROL RESET DISPLAY LATCH

Front of the computer with display closed

Battery pack cover

To prevent the battery pack from accidently falling out, be sure the battery

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pack cover is secured and the battery pack lock is set to the lock position
except when you are removing or installing the battery pack.

Display latch

Slide the cover to the right to remove the battery
pack.

This latch secures the LCD panel in its
closed position.

BATTERY PACK COVERSYSTEM INDICATOR PANELHDD SLOT COVER LATCHES

Volume control

Use this dial to adjust the volume of the
stereo speakers.

HDD slot cover
latches

Dotted ridges mark two latches securing the
HDD slot cover. The latch nearer the front of the
computer is also marked by a triangle.

Reset

Press the reset button to reset the computer
when it does not respond to keyboard
commands. Use a narrow object such as the tip
of a covered ball-point pen. The system restarts,
clearing all data in memory and overriding the
Resume feature. See Chapter 6, Power and

Power-Up Modes, for more information on the

switch and Resume.

Do not use a pencil to push the reset button. Pencil lead can break off
inside the computer and damage its circuitry.

Hard disk drive pack

The hard disk pack can be easily removed to
install an alternative HDD, available as an option.

Hard disk drive pack

.

section in

System indicator
panel

Refer to the
Chapter 8, Optional Devices

LEDs indicate the status of various system
resources.

See the Indicator Panels section in this chapter
for details.

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Left side

The Figure below shows the computer’s left side.

AIR OUTLET PC CARD SLOT

EXTERNAL DISKETTE

DRIVE PORT

The left side of the computer

Power switch cover

Slide the cover forward to expose the power

POWER SWITCH STEREO SPEAKER

POWER SWITCH

COVER

MICROPHONE

JACK

HEADPHONE

JACK

button.

Power switch

On

C

PC card slot

1

Press the button to turn the computer’s power on
or off.

A PC card slot can accommodate two 5 mm
PC cards (Type II) or one 10.5 mm PC card

0

(Type III). The slot supports 16-bit PC cards and
CardBus PC cards.

External diskette
drive port

This port, protected by a rubber cover, lets you
connect an optional external 3 ½" diskette drive
for transferring data to or from diskettes.

Microphone jack

A standard 3.5 mm mini microphone jack
enables connection of a monaural microphone or
other device for audio input. When you connect
an external microphone, the internal microphone
is automatically disabled.

Headphone jack

A standard 3.5 mm mini headphone jack enables
connection of a stereo headphone (16 ohm
minimum) or other device for audio output. When
you connect headphones, the internal speaker is
automatically disabled.

Stereo speaker

The speakers emit sound generated by your
software as well as audio alarms, such as low
battery condition, generated by the system.

Air Outlet

An Air outlet keeps the CPU from overheating.

Be careful not to block the fan vent. Also be careful to keep foreign objects out

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of it. A pin or similar object can damage the computer’s circuitry.

Right side

The Figure below shows the computer’s right side.

INTERNAL MODEMSTEREO SPEAKER VIDEO-OUT JACK

SelectBay

Internal modem

Video-out jack

Security lock slot

Stereo speaker

SECURITY LOCK SLOTSELECTBAY

The right side of the computer

A 3 ½" diskette drive, DVD-ROM drive, CD-ROM
drive, secondary battery, SelectBay HDD
Adaptor II can be installed in the SelectBay. A
weight saver can be installed when there is no
module in the SelectBay.

A high-speed internal modem operates at 56,000
bps for data transfer and at 14,400 for facsimiles
and telephony. An RJ11 modem jack lets you
connect the computer’s internal modem directly
to a telephone line. The internal modem is not
supported in some marketing regions.

Plug an RCA video connector into this jack.
Refer to Chapter 7, TSETUP and Passwords.

A security cable attaches to this slot. The
optional security cable anchors your computer to
a desk or other large object to deter theft.

See the

Left side

section for details.

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Back side

The Figure below shows the computer’s back panel.

USB PORT

PS/2 MOUSE/

KEYBOARD PORT

PS/2 mouse/
keyboard port

EXTERNAL MONITOR

The back side of the computer

Use this port to connect an external PS/2
compatible mouse or keyboard. The computer

PORT

DOCKING INTERFACE PORT DC ININFRARED PORT

PARALLEL PORTSERIAL PORT

automatically recognizes which device you have
connected when you turn on the power.

External monitor port

This 15-pin port, protected by a plastic cover, lets
you connect an external video display.

Serial port

Use this 9-pin port to connect external serial
devices such as an external modem, a serial
mouse or printer.

Docking interface

This port enables connection of an optional
NetDock Port Replicator described in the

Options

section of Chapter 1, Introduction.

Keep foreign objects out of the docking interface port. A pin or similar
object can damage the computer’s circuitry. A plastic shutter protects the
connector. Be sure to attach it whenever a device is not connected.

DC IN 1V

DC IN

Parallel port

Attach the AC adaptor to the
the adaptor’s power cord into any wall outlet.

This Centronics-compatible, 25-pin parallel port

DC IN

socket and plug

is used to connect a parallel printer or other
parallel device. This port supports Extended
Capabilities Port (ECP) standard.

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Universal Serial Bus
port

A plastic cover protects one Universal Serial Bus
(USB) port, which enables chain connection of a
number of USB-equipped devices to one port on your
computer. For example, you might connect a USB­HUB to the computer, then connect a keyboard to the
USB-HUB and a mouse to the keyboard.

Underside

Infrared port

This infrared port is compatible with Infrared Data
Association (IrDA 1.1) standards. It enables
cableless 4 Mbps, 1.15 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.

The Figure below shows the underside of the computer. Make sure the
display is closed before turning over your computer.

NETDOCK NOTCHES

BATTERY PACK SELECTBAY LOCK MEMORY MODULE COVER

The underside of the computer

NetDock Port
Replicator

Notches on the computer engage hooks on the
NetDock Port Replicator to hold the
connection securely.

Battery pack

The battery powers the computer when the
AC adaptor is not connected. An indicator on the
battery pack shows the lock and unlock position.
For detailed information on the battery pack, refer
to Chapter 6, Power and Power-Up Modes.

SelectBay lock

Slide the lock to release or secure the
SelectBay ejector.

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Be sure to lock the SelectBay lock before you transport or carry
the computer

Memory module
cover

This cover protects two memory module sockets.
One module is preinstalled.

Front with the display open

The Figure below shows the front of the computer with the display open.
To open the display, slide the latch on the front of the display and lift up.
Position the display at a comfortable viewing angle.

DISPLAY HINGES DISPLAY SCREEN

SENSOR SWITCH

KEYBOARD INDICATOR

PANEL

ACCUPOINT II

MICROPHONE

ACCUPOINT II

Display screen

The front with the display open

The LCD displays high-contrast text and

CONTROL BUTTONS

graphics. Refer to Appendix E.

When the computer operates on power through
the AC adaptor, the display screen’s image will
be somewhat brighter than when it operates on
battery power. The lower brightness level is
intended to save battery power.

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If you start the computer with the AC adaptor plugged in and unplug the
computer during operation, the brightness level will not decrease even
though the computer is operating under battery power. In this case,
battery operating time will be shortened.

System indicator
panel

Keyboard indicator
panel

Display hinges

Microphone

AccuPoint II

AccuPoint II control
buttons

Sensor switch

The system indicator panel provides indicators
for monitoring the status of DC IN, power, main
battery, secondary battery, the computer’s HDD
and SelectBay modules. Details are given later in
this chapter.

The keyboard indicator panel provides indicators
to let you monitor the caps lock, arrow mode and
numeric mode functions. Details are given later
in this chapter.

The display hinges hold the display screen at
easy-to-view angles.

A built-in microphone lets you record sounds into
your applications. See
Chapter 4, Operating Basics

Using the microphone

.

in

A pointer control device located in the centre of
the keyboard is used to control the on-screen
pointer. Refer to the

Using AccuPoint II

section in

Chapter 4, Operating Basics.

Control buttons below the keyboard let you select
menu items or manipulate text and graphics
designated by the on-screen pointer.

This switch shuts down the computer when you
close the cover and the panel power on/off
feature is enabled.

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Indicator panels

The Figures Below show the indicator panel lights, which light when
various computer operations are in progress.

Keyboard indicator panel

CAPS LOCK

ARROW MODE

NUMERIC MODE

The keyboard indicator panel

Caps Lock

Arrow mode

Numeric mode

This indicator glows green when the alphabet
keys are locked in uppercase.

When the

Arrow mode

indicator lights green,
you can use the keypad overlay (white labelled
keys) as cursor keys. Refer to the

overlay

section in Chapter 5, The Keyboard.

Keypad

You can use the keypad overlay (white labelled
keys) for numeric input when the
indicator lights green. Refer to the

overlay

section in Chapter 5, The Keyboard.

Numeric mode

Keypad

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System indicator panel

The system indicator panel

DC IN

POWER

MAIN BATTERY

SECONDARY BATTERY

DISK

SELECTBAY

DC IN

Power

On

Main Battery

Secondary Battery

Disk

SelectBay

DC IN

The

indicator glows green when DC power is
supplied from the AC adaptor. If the adaptor’s output
voltage is abnormal or if the power supply
malfunctions, this indicator flashes orange.

Power

The

indicator glows green when the
computer is on. If you turn off the computer in
Resume mode, this indicator flashes orange (one
second on, two seconds off) while the computer
shuts down.

Main Battery

The

indicator shows the condition of
the battery’s charge: Green indicates full charge,
orange indicates battery charging and flashing
orange indicates a low battery charge. Refer to
Chapter 6, Power and Power-Up Modes.

This indicator shows the charge condition of a
battery installed in the SelectBay. Green means
fully charged and orange means being charged.
Refer to Chapter 6, Power and Power-Up Modes.

This indicator glows green when the computer is
accessing the internal hard disk.

This indicator glows green when the computer is
accessing a DVD-ROM/CD-ROM, secondary
HDD or diskette in the SelectBay or a diskette in
an external drive.

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AC adaptor

The AC adaptor converts AC power to DC power and reduces the voltage
supplied to the computer. It can automatically adjust to any voltage from
100 to 240 volts and to any frequency from 50 to 60 hertz, enabling you to
use the computer in almost any country.

To recharge the battery, simply connect the AC adaptor to a power source
and the computer. See Chapter 6, Power and Power-Up Modes for details.

Use of the wrong adaptor could damage the computer. Toshiba assumes
no liability for any damage in such case. The current rating for the
computer is 4.0 amperes.

TOSHI

The AC adaptor

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SelectBay modules

The SelectBay can accommodate the following modules: 3 ½" diskette
drive, DVD-ROM drive, CD-ROM drive, optional secondary battery pack
and optional SelectBay HDD Adaptor II.

3 ½" diskette drive

The 3 ½" external diskette drive module can be used in the SelectBay or
connected to the external diskette drive port. The drive comes with an
attachment case that connects to the computer’s dedicated 3 ½" drive
connector. See Chapter 4, Operating Basics, for details on connecting
and using the diskette drive.

EJECT BUTTON

DISKETTE SLOT

Eject button

The 3 ½" diskette drive

When a diskette is fully seated in the drive, the

DISK-IN-USE INDICATOR

eject button pops out. To remove a diskette, push
in the eject button and the diskette pops out
partially for easy removal.

Diskette slot

Disk-In-Use Indicator

Insert diskettes in this slot.

This indicator lights when the diskette is
being accessed.

Check the
press the eject button, disconnect a drive cable or turn off the computer
while the light is glowing. Doing so could destroy data and damage the

SelectBay

indicator when you use the diskette drive. Do not

diskette or the drive.

Diskette drive
connector

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An FDD attachment case connects this port to
the computer.

DVD-ROM drive

A full-size DVD-ROM drive module lets you run either 12 cm (4.72") or
8 cm (3.15") digital video disk/compact disk without using an adaptor. It
may be selected as a standard component or as an option.

The read speed is slower at the centre of a disk and faster at the outer edge.
The minimum (centre) and maximum (outer edge) for DVDs and CDs are:

DVD
CD

This drive supports the following formats:

1.7-speed (centre) 6-speed (outer edge)

10.3-speed (centre) 24-speed (outer edge)

•

DVD-ROM

•

Audio CD

•

Photo CD

•

ISO 9660

Eject button

Eject hole

•

DVD-Video

•

CD-EXTRA

•

CD-R (read only)

•

CD-Rewritable (read only)

EJECT HOLE

EJECT BUTTON

DISK-IN-USE INDICATOR

The DVD-ROM drive

Press the eject button to open the drawer partially.

Insert a slender object to open the drawer when
the power to the computer is off.

Disk-In-Use Indicator

This indicator lights when the diskette is
being accessed.

Check the
press the eject button, disconnect a drive or turn off the computer while the
light is glowing. Doing so could damage the DVD/CD or the drive.

SelectBay

indicator when you use the DVD-ROM drive. Do not

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Region Codes

DVD drives and media are manufactured according to the specifications
of six marketing regions. When you purchase DVD media, make sure it
matches your drive, otherwise it will not play properly.

Code Region

1 Canada, United States

2 Japan, Europe, South Africa, Middle East

3 Southeast Asia, East Asia

4 Australia, New Zealand, Pacific Islands, Central America,

South America, Caribbean

5 Russia, Indian Subcontinent, Africa, North Korea, Mongolia

6 China

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. It
may be selected as a standard component or as an option.

This drive supports the following formats:

•

Video CD

•

Photo CD

•

CD-ROM

•

CD-ROM x A

•

CD-I FMV

•

CD-EXTRA

•

CD-R (read only)

•

CD-Rewritable (read only)

•

CD-DA

•

CD-G

EJECT HOLE

DISK-IN-USE INDICATOR

EJECT BUTTON

The CD-ROM drive

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Eject button

Press the eject button to open the drawer partially.

Eject hole

Disk-In-Use Indicator

Check the
press the eject button, disconnect a drive or turn off the computer while
the light is glowing. Doing so could damage the CD or the drive.

SelectBay

Secondary battery pack

An optional battery pack can be installed in the SelectBay to double the
computer’s battery power and operating time.

Insert a slender object to open the drawer when
the power to the computer is off.

This indicator lights when the diskette is
being accessed.

indicator when you use the CD-ROM drive. Do not

The optional secondary battery pack

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SelectBay HDD Adaptor II

You can increase your computer’s data storage capacity by installing an
optional 6.0 billion bytes (5.6 GB), 12.07 billion bytes (11.24 GB) or

18.15 billion bytes (16.90 GB), integrated, 2 ½" HDD in the SelectBay. To
install an HDD, follow the steps below:

1.

Slide the release latch and lift up the cover.

2.

Lay the HDD into the SelectBay HDD Adaptor II and push it forward to
secure the connectors.

3.

Close the cover.

The SelectBay HDD Adaptor II

RELEASE LATCH

Weight saver

Installing a weight saver module in the SelectBay lets you reduce the
carrying weight of the computer.

The weight saver

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Chapter 3

Getting Started

This chapter provides basic information to get you started using your
computer. It covers the following topics:



Setting up your work space — for your health and safety

Setting up

Be sure also to read the



Connecting the AC adaptor



Opening the display



Turning on the power



Turning off the power



Restarting the computer



Restoring the system

If you are a new user, follow the steps in each section of this chapter as
you prepare to operate your computer.

If you are an experienced user, read the sections in this chapter that
describe setting up the operating system. Also, glance over the chapter
for any material that might be new to you.

Establishing a comfortable work site is important for you and your
computer. A poor work environment or stressful work habits can result in
discomfort or serious injury from repetitive strain to your hands, wrists or
other joints. Proper ambient conditions should also be maintained for the
computer’s operation. This section discusses the following topics:



General conditions



Placement of the computer and peripheral devices



Seating and posture



Lighting



Work habits

Cautions

section at the front of the manual.

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General conditions

In general, if you are comfortable, so is your computer, but read the
following to make sure your work site provides a proper environment.



Make sure there is adequate space around the computer for
proper ventilation.



Make sure the AC adaptor’s power cord connects to an outlet that is
close to the computer and easily accessible.



The temperature should be 5 to 35 degrees Centigrade (41 to
95 degrees Fahrenheit) and the relative humidity should be 20 to
80 percent.



Avoid areas where rapid or extreme changes in temperature or
humidity may occur.



Keep the computer free of dust, moisture, and exposure to direct sunlight.



Keep the computer away from heat sources, such as electric heaters.



Do not use the computer near liquids or corrosive chemicals.



Do not place the computer near objects that create strong magnetic
fields (e.g., stereo speakers).



Do not operate the computer in close proximity to a mobile phone.

Placement of computer

Position the computer and peripheral devices to provide comfort and safety.



Set the computer on a flat surface at a comfortable height and distance.
The display should be no higher than eye level to avoid eye strain.



Place the computer so that it is directly in front of you when you work
and make sure you have adequate space to easily operate other
devices.



Allow adequate space behind the computer to let you freely adjust the
display. The display should be angled to reduce glare and maximise
visibility.



If you use a paper holder, set it at about the same height and distance
as the computer.

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Seating and posture

The height of your chair in relation to the computer and keyboard as well
as the support it gives your body are primary factors in reducing work
strain. Refer to the following tips and illustration.

0

1

Posture and positioning of the computer



Place your chair so that the keyboard is at or slightly below the level of
your elbow. You should be able to type comfortably with your
shoulders relaxed.



Your knees should be slightly higher than your hips. If necessary, use
a foot rest (see "1" in the above illustration) to raise the level of your
knees to ease pressure on the back of your thighs.



Adjust the back of your chair so it supports the lower curve of your spine.



Sit straight so that your knees, hips and elbows form approximately 90
degree angles when you work. Do not slump forward or lean back too
far.

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Lighting

Proper lighting can improve legibility of the display and reduce eye strain.



Position the computer so that sunlight or bright indoor lighting does not
reflect off the screen. Use tinted windows, shades or other screen to
eliminate sun glare.



Avoid placing the computer in front of bright light that could shine
directly in your eyes.



If possible, use soft, indirect lighting in your computer work area. Use a
lamp to illuminate your documents or desk, but be sure to position the
lamp so that it does not reflect off the display or shine in your eyes.

Work habits

A key to avoiding discomfort or injury from repetitive strain is to vary your
activities. If possible, schedule a variety of tasks into your work day. If you
must spend long periods at the computer, finding ways to break up the
routine can reduce stress and improve your efficiency.



Sit in a relaxed posture. Good positioning of your chair and equipment
as described earlier can reduce tension in your shoulders or neck and
ease back strain.



Vary your posture frequently.



Occasionally stand up and stretch or exercise briefly.



Exercise and stretch your wrists and hands a number of times during
the day.



Frequently, look away from the computer and focus your eyes on a
distant object for several seconds, for example 30 seconds every
15 minutes.



Take frequent short breaks instead of one or two long breaks, for
example, two or three minutes every half hour.



Have your eyes examined regularly and visit a doctor promptly, if you
suspect you might be suffering from a repetitive strain injury.

A number of books are available on ergonomics and repetitive strain
injury or repetitive stress syndrome. For more information on these topics
or for pointers on exercises for such stress points as hands and wrists,
please check with your library or book vendor. Also refer to the computer’s

Safety Instruction Manual

.

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Connecting the AC adaptor

Attach the AC adaptor when you need to charge the battery or you want to
operate from AC power. It is also the fastest way to get started, because
the battery pack will need to be charged before you can operate from
battery power.

The AC adaptor can be connected to any power source supplying 100 to
240 volts and 50 to 60 hertz. For details on using the AC adaptor to charge
the battery pack, refer to Chapter 6, Power and Power-Up Modes.

Use of the wrong adaptor could damage the computer. Toshiba assumes
no liability for any damage in such case. The current rating for the
computer is 4.0 amperes.

1.

Connect the power cord to the AC adaptor.

Connecting the power cord to the AC adaptor

2.

Connect the AC adaptor’s DC output plug to the
the back of the computer.

DC IN

input port on

Connecting the adaptor to the computer

3.

Plug the power cord into a live wall outlet. The
indicators on the front of the computer should glow.

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Battery

and

DC IN

Opening the display

The display panel can be rotated in a wide range of angles for
optimal viewing.

1.

Face the front of the computer and slide the display latch.

2.

Lift the panel up and adjust it to the best viewing angle for you.

Use reasonable care when opening and closing the display panel.
Opening it vigorously or slamming it shut could damage the screen

and computer.
Hold the centre of the display when opening or closing it.

Opening the display

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Turning on the power

This section describes how to turn on the power.

After you turn on the power for the first time, do not turn it off until you
have completed procedures for selecting an operating system (OS) and
your selected OS has started up.

1.

Make sure the internal diskette drive is empty. If a diskette is in the
drive, press the eject button and remove the diskette.

2.

Slide back the power switch cover to expose the power switch.

3.

Press and hold the computer’s power button for two or three seconds.

4.

Slide the power switch cover back over the switch.

Turning on the power

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Turning off the power

When you have finished work, follow the steps below to turn off the power
to your computer.

1.

If you have entered data, save it to the hard disk or to a diskette.

2.

Make sure all disk activity has stopped, then remove any DVD-ROM,
CD-ROM or diskette.

Make sure the
off. If you turn off the power while a disk is being accessed, you can lose
data or damage the disk.

3.

If you are using Windows 95, click

Suspend

you confirm your choice.

If you are using Windows 98, click

Shut Down

the

If you are using Windows NT, point to

Suspend

Shut Down

screen as it is so you can continue where you left when you turn the
power back on.

It is better not to use the power switch to turn off the computer.

4.

Turn off the power to any peripheral devices.

Do not turn the computer or devices back on immediately. Wait a moment
to let all capacitors fully discharge.

Disk, SelectBay

. If you click

menu select

.

exits all applications;

Restarting the computer

Certain conditions require that you reset the system. For example, if:



You change certain computer settings.



An error occurs and the computer does not respond to your keyboard
commands.

There are four ways to reset the computer system:

1.

2.

3.

4.

Restart

Select

Start

Press
If you’re experiencing a problem with a software application and the

computer does not accept keyboard input, press the reset button.
Turn the power off, wait 10 to 15 seconds, then turn the power on

again by pressing the power button. (This method works only when the
computer is in boot mode.)

box.

Ctrl

+

Alt

from the

+

Shut Down

Del

.

and

DVD-ROM

Start

another dialog box will appear to let

Start

Shut Down

Suspend

Windows Shut Down

or

, then click

and click

or

Start

CD-ROM

Standby

and click

Standby

and

menu in the

Shut Down

Shut Down

.

indicators are

or

. From

Shut Down

saves the

or

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Restoring the preinstalled software

If preinstalled files are damaged, use the Product Recovery CD-ROM or
the Toshiba Tools & Utilities CD-ROM to restore them.

Restoring the complete system

To restore the operating system and all preinstalled software, follow the
steps below.

When you reinstall the Windows operating system, the hard disk will be
reformatted and all data will be lost. Make sure you have a backup copy
of your data, before you perform a complete system recovery.

1.

Load the Product Recovery CD-ROM in the drive and turn off the
computer’s power.

2.

Hold down the C key and turn on the power. When

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3.

Follow the on-screen directions.

4.

On some computers you will be prompted to replace the Product
Recovery CD. Follow the on-screen directions.

5.

After recovery is complete, remove the Product Recovery CD.

6.

Ctrl + Alt + Del

Press
user’s manual for Windows’ setup instructions.

appears, release the C key.

to restart the system. Refer to your Windows

Restoring Toshiba utilities and drivers

If Windows is working properly, individual drivers or applications can be
separately restored. Use the Tools & Utilities CD-ROM according to
instructions in the booklet contained in the CD box to reinstall Toshiba
utilities and drivers.

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Chapter 4

Operating Basics

This chapter gives information on basic operations including using
AccuPoint II, changing SelectBay modules, using CD-ROM/DVD-ROM
drives, using the diskette drive attachment, using the microphone,
Connecting the modem, tips on caring for your computer and
heat dispersal.

Using AccuPoint II

To use the AccuPoint II, simply push it with your finger tip in the direction
you want to move the on-screen pointer.

ACCUPOINT II

ACCUPOINT II
CONTROL BUTTONS

AccuPoint II and control buttons

Two large buttons below the keyboard are used like the buttons on a
mouse pointer. Press a button to select a menu item or to manipulate text
or graphics designated by the pointer. The smaller buttons can be used to
scroll windows.

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AccuPoint II precautions

Under certain conditions the on-screen pointer may travel contrary to
AccuPoint II operation. For example, if



You touch the AccuPoint II during power-up.



You apply constant, soft pressure to the AccuPoint II.



There is a sudden temperature change.



Strong stress is applied to the AccuPoint II.

If such travelling occurs, it is not a malfunction. Wait a moment for the
pointer to stop, then continue operation.

Replacing the cap

The AccuPoint II cap is an expendable item that should be replaced after
prolonged use. There are six spare AccuPoint II caps supplied with
the computer.

1.

To remove the AccuPoint II cap, firmly grasp the cap and pull it straight
up.

ACCUPOINT CAP

PEG

Removing the AccuPoint II cap

2.

Position a new cap on the peg and press it into place.

The peg is square, so be careful to align the cap’s square hole with the peg.

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Changing SelectBay modules

This section explains how to change modules in the SelectBay. The
illustrations show replacement of the CD-ROM drive with the diskette
drive. Therefore, the text refers to those modules. However, the
procedures are the same for any of the modules: diskette drive,
DVD-ROM drive, CD-ROM drive, optional SelectBay HDD Adaptor II or
optional secondary battery pack.

To avoid injury, do not put your hand into the SelectBay slot.

The SelectBay Utility is preinstalled to support hot swapping under
Windows 95 and Windows 98. Refer to
utility's online help files for information on using this utility to change
modules while the computer’s power is on.

Removing a module

Remove the CD-ROM drive as described below.

1.

Check all disk indicators to make sure no disks are operating.

2.

Turn the computer upside down.

Wait for all disk indicators to go out before you turn over the computer and
be careful to lay the computer down gently. Shock can damage the HDD
or other components.

3.

Slide back the SelectBay lock to the unlock position.

4.

Fit a coin into the slot at the base of the SelectBay module and twist to
eject the SelectBay partially.

Chapter 1,

Introduction, and to the

User's Manual Operating Basics 4-3

5.

Grasp the CD-ROM drive and pull it out.

The CD-ROM drive and other SelectBay modules can become hot with
use. Be careful when removing the module.

Removing the CD-ROM drive

6.

Hold the cover and SelectBay module firmly and pull them apart to
separate the module from the cover.

Removing the SelectBay module from the cover

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7.

Seat the new module in the cover.

Do not install the SelectBay cover if there is no module in the cover. The
cover could be damaged.

Installing a module

Install the diskette drive as described below.

1.

Seat the diskette drive in the SelectBay cover.

2.

Insert the diskette drive in the computer as shown below and press
until the ejector clicks.

3.

Pull the SelectBay lock forward until the connection is secure.

Installing the diskette drive

4.

Set the SelectBay lock to the lock position.

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Using CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drives

The text and illustrations in this section refer primarily to the CD-ROM
drive. However, operation is the same for the DVD-ROM drive.

The full-size drive provides high-performance execution of CD-ROM-based
programs. You can run either 12 cm (4.72") or 8 cm (3.15") compact
discs/digital video discs without an adaptor. An ATAPI interface controller is
used for CD-ROM operation. When the computer is accessing a CD-ROM,
an LED on the drive glows. Refer to Chapter 1, Introduction, and Appendix

A for additional information.

CD-ROM drive

CD

24-speed (outer edge)

DVD-ROM drive

CD

4-speed (centre) 24-speed (outer edge)

DVD

1.7-speed (centre) 6-speed (outer edge)

Loading CDs

To load CDs, follow the steps below and refer to the following illustrations.

1.

Turn on the power.

2.

a. Press the CD-ROM eject button to open the drawer slightly.

Pressing the CD-ROM eject button

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b. Pressing the eject button will not open the drawer when the

computer’s power is off. If the power is off, you can open the drawer
by inserting a slender object (about 1.5 cm) such as a straightened
paper clip into the eject hole just to the right of the eject button.

1

1.0

Manual release with the eject hole

3.

Grasp the drawer gently and pull until it is fully opened.

Pulling the drawer open

4.

Lay the CD, label side up, in the drawer.

When the drawer is fully opened, the edge of the computer will extend
slightly over the CD tray. Therefore, you will need to turn the CD at an
angle when you place it in the tray. After seating the CD, however, make
sure it lies flat, as shown in the following illustration.

Do not touch the laser lens. Doing so could cause misalignment.

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Be careful to keep foreign matter from entering the drive. Check the back
edge of the tray to make sure it carries no debris before closing the drive.

5.

Press gently at the centre of the CD until you feel it click into place.
The CD should lie below the top of the spindle, flush with the spindle
base.

Inserting a CD

6.

Push the centre of the drawer to close it. Press gently until it locks into
place.

If the CD is not seated properly when the drawer is closed, the CD might
be damaged. Also, the drawer might not open fully when you press the
eject button.

Closing the CD-ROM drawer

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Removing CDs

To remove the CD, follow the steps below and refer to the
following illustration.

Do not press the eject button while the computer is accessing the
CD-ROM drive. Wait for the eject button LED to go out before you open
the drawer. Also, if the CD is spinning when you open the drawer, wait for
it to stop before you remove it.

1.

Gently pull the drawer out until it is fully opened.

2.

When the drawer is fully opened, the edge of the computer will extend
slightly over the CD tray. Therefore, you will need to turn the CD at an
angle when you remove it.

To pop the drawer partially open:

•

Press the eject button when the computer’s power is on.

•

Insert a slender object such as a straightened paper clip into the

eject hole when the power is off.

There are indentations on the sides of the drawer to let you grasp the
CD. Hold it gently and lift it out.

Removing a CD

3.

Push the centre of the drawer to close it. Press gently until it locks into
place.

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CD care

Handle your CDs with care. The following simple precautions will increase
the lifetime of your CDs and protect the data stored on them:

1.

Store your CDs in the container they came in to protect them and keep
them clean.

2.

Do not bend the CD.

3.

Do not write on, apply a sticker to, or otherwise mar the surface of the
CD that contains data.

4.

Hold the CD by its outside edge or the edge on the centre hole.
Fingerprints on the surface may prevent the drive from properly
reading data.

5.

Do not expose to direct sunlight, extreme heat or cold. Do not place
heavy objects on your CDs.

6.

If your CDs become dusty or dirty, wipe them with a clean dry cloth.
Wipe from the centre out, do not wipe in a circular direction around the
CD. If necessary, use a cloth dampened in water or a neutral cleaner.
Do not use benzine, thinner or similar cleaner.

Using the diskette drive attachment

After you remove the diskette drive, install it in the attachment for
connection to the computer’s external diskette drive port.

The external diskette drive should be placed on a flat, horizontal surface
when in use. Do not set the drive on an incline greater than 20o while it is
operating.

Do not set anything on top of the diskette drive.
The diskette drive attachment is designed only for the diskette drive. Do

not try to install other SelectBay modules in the attachment.

Preparing the attachment

To load and unload the drive in the attachment, follow the steps below and
refer to the following illustrations.

Do not load or unload the drive while the attachment is connected to the

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computer.
Turn the computer off before you connect or disconnect the attachment.

Loading the drive

1.

Insert the diskette drive module into the external diskette
drive attachment.

Loading the diskette drive module into the attachment

2.

Press the drive module into the attachment to ensure a firm connection.

Unloading the drive

1.

Push the two eject buttons on the attachment at the same time, and
the diskette drive module will pop out partially.

2.

Grasp the diskette drive module and pull it out of the attachment.

Ejecting the diskette drive module from the attachment

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Connecting/disconnecting external diskette drive

Turn the computer off before connecting the drive. Then, follow the steps
below and refer to the following illustrations.

Connecting the drive

1.

Open the cover to the computer’s external diskette drive port.

2.

Press the latches on either side of the attachment’s cable connector
and plug it into the external diskette drive port.

Connecting the cable to the computer

When you use the diskette drive, connect the drive before you turn on the

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computer.

Disconnecting the drive

1.

2.

If you disconnect the diskette drive or turn off the power while the
computer is accessing the drive you may lose data or damage the
diskette or the drive.

3.

4.

Diskette care

Handle your diskettes with care. The following simple precautions will increase
the lifetime of your diskettes and protect the data you store on them:

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

Wait for the
has stopped.

Turn off the power.

Press the release latches on either side of the connector attached to
the computer and pull out the connector.

Close the cover to the diskette drive port.

Store your diskettes in the container they came in to protect them and
keep them clean. If a diskette is dirty, do not use cleaning fluid. Clean
it with a soft damp cloth.

Do not slide back the diskette’s protective metal covering or touch the
diskette’s magnetic surface. Fingerprints may prevent the diskette
drive from reading data from the diskette.

Data may be lost if the diskette is twisted; bent; or exposed to direct
sunlight or extreme heat or cold.

Do not place heavy objects on your diskettes.
Do not eat, smoke, or use erasers near your diskettes. Foreign

particles inside the diskette’s jacket can damage the magnetic
surface.

Magnetic energy can destroy the data on your diskettes. Keep your
diskettes away from speakers, radios, television sets and other
sources of magnetic fields.

Disk

indicator to go out to make sure all diskette activity

User's Manual Operating Basics 4-13

Using the microphone

Your computer has a built-in microphone that can be used to record
monaural sounds into your applications. It can also be used to issue voice
commands to applications that support such functions.

Since your computer has a built-in microphone and speaker, “feedback”
may be heard under certain conditions. Feedback occurs when sound
from the speaker is picked up in the microphone and amplified back to the
speaker, which amplifies it again to the microphone.

This feedback occurs repeatedly and causes a very loud, high-pitched
noise. It is a common phenomenon that occurs in any sound system when
the microphone input is output to the speaker (throughput) and the
speaker volume is too loud or too close to the microphone.

You can control throughput by adjusting the volume of your speaker or
through the Mute function.

To adjust the volume or activate Mute in Windows 95/NT, click the
button, point to
and click

In Windows 98, click the

Control Panel
Audio

tab and double-click the icon in the

Volume Control

Volume Control

In the
bars to adjust the volume level or click

Programs

Volume Control

. Next, double-click the

panel.

Connecting the modem

, point to

.

Start

panel, you can use the

Accessories

button, point to

Multimedia

Playback

Mute

at the bottom of the panel.

, point to

Settings

Microphone Volume

Multimedia

, and click

icon, then select the

group to open the

Start

slide

This section describes how to connect and disconnect the internal modem
to a telephone jack. The modem is not supported in some marketing
regions.

In case of a lightning storm, unplug the modem cable from the telephone
jack.

Connecting the internal modem

A standard modular cable is supplied with the internal modem. Follow the
steps below to connect the internal modem to a telephone jack.

Connect only to analog lines. Do not connect to a digital line. A digital

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connection will damage the modem.

1.

Turn the connector so that the small connecting lever faces up.

2.

Squeeze the lever and plug the connector into the computer’s RJ11 jack.

3.

Plug the other end of the cable into an RJ11 jack.

When you connect the RJ11 jack, insert the jack until you hear a click.

Connecting the modem cable

Disconnecting the internal modem

When you need to disconnect the internal modem’s modular cable for
transporting the computer or other reason, follow the steps below.

1.

Pinch the connecting lever on the connector in the telephone jack and
pull out the connector.

2.

Disconnect the modular cable from the computer.

Cleaning the computer

To help assure long, trouble-free operation, keep the computer free of
dust and use care with liquids around the computer.



Be careful not to spill liquids into the computer. If the computer does
get wet, turn the power off immediately and let the computer dry
completely before you turn it on again.



Clean the computer using a slightly damp (with water) cloth. You can
use glass cleaner on the display. Spray a small amount of cleaner on
a soft, clean cloth and wipe the screen gently with the cloth.

Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer or let liquid run into any part of it.

User's Manual Operating Basics 4-15

Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to clean the computer.

Moving the computer

The computer is designed for rugged durability. However, a few simple
precautions taken when moving the computer will help assure trouble-free
operation.



Make sure all disk activity has ended before moving the computer.
Check the
on the CD-ROM drive eject button and the indicators on any external
disk drives.



If a diskette is in the diskette drive, remove it.



If a CD is in the CD-ROM drive, remove it. Also make sure the
CD-ROM drawer is securely closed.



Disconnect the external diskette drive and all other peripherals before
moving the computer.



Turn off the power to the computer.



Close the display. Do not pick up the computer by its display panel or
back (where the connectors are located).



Close all covers.



Disconnect the AC adaptor if it is connected.



Use the carrying case when transporting the computer.

Disk

Heat dispersal

To protect from overheating, the CPU has an internal temperature sensor
that triggers a cooling fan or lowers the CPU operating speed.

You can use the Power Saver Utility (Windows 95 only) or the TSETUP
program to select one of three temperature controls.

and

SelectBay

indicators on the computer, the LED

Maximum
performance

Performance

Battery optimized

If the CPU temperature reaches an unacceptably high level with any

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setting, the system enters

Turns on fan first, then if necessary lowers
CPU processing speed.

Uses a combination of fan and lowering the
CPU processing speed.

Lowers the CPU processing speed first, then if
necessary turns on the fan.

Resume mode

and automatically shuts down.

Chapter 5

The Keyboard

The computer’s keyboard layouts are compatible with a 101/102-key
enhanced keyboard. By pressing some keys in combination, all the
101/102-key keyboard functions can be executed on the computer.

The number of keys on your keyboard depends on which country’s
keyboard layout your computer is configured with. Keyboards for
numerous languages are available. These optional international keyboard
layouts are illustrated in Appendix D, Keyboard Layouts.

There are five types of keyboard keys: light grey keys, function keys, dark
grey keys, soft keys and overlay keys for keypad entry and cursor control.

Light grey keys

The grey keys, like standard typewriter keys, produce the upper- and
lower-case letters, numbers, punctuation marks, and special symbols that
appear on the screen.

There are some differences, however, between using a typewriter and
using a computer keyboard:



Letters and numbers produced in computer text vary in width. Spaces,
which are created by a “space character,” may also vary depending on
line justification and other factors.



The lowercase l (el) and the number 1 (one) are not interchangeable
on computers as they are on a typewriter.



The uppercase O (oh) and the 0 (zero) are not interchangeable.





Caps Lock

The
uppercase while the shift lock on a typewriter places all keys in the
shifted position.

Shift

The
the same function as their typewriter counterparts but also have
special computer functions.

keys, the

function key locks only the alphabetic characters in

Tab

key, and the

BkSp

(backspace) key perform

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F1…F12 function keys

The function keys, not to be confused with Fn, are the 12 keys at the top
of your keyboard. These keys are dark grey, but function differently from
the other dark grey keys.

F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F9 F10

F1

through
functions when pressed. Used in combination with the
with icons execute specific functions on the computer. See the section, Soft
keys: Fn key combinations, in this chapter. The function executed by individual
keys depends on the software you are using.

F12

are called function keys because they execute programmed

Soft Keys: Alt Gr Key Combinations

Alt Gr

Alt Gr

The
other keys to create accented or special characters (#,@,|, etc.). Note that
some of the keys at the top of the keyboard bear three symbols (not to be
confused with the blue or white letters on the side of some other keys). To
generate the third symbol, hold
character you wish to create. Please note that since the
present on the American keyboard, it cannot be used if you have installed
an American keyboard driver in MS-DOS or Windows.

The euro symbol

By pressing
keyboards) you can generate the Euro symbol. Windows 98 supports the
Euro symbol natively. On Windows 95 and NT, only Arial, Times New
Roman and Courier New fonts have the Euro symbol implemented.
Please look at Microsoft web pages for newer patches and updates.

key, at the right of the space bar, is used in combination with

Alt Gr

and press the key bearing the

Alt Gr

+ e (

Alt Gr

+ 5,

Alt Gr

+ 4 or

Fn

key, keys marked

Alt Gr

Alt Gr

+ u on some

F11 F12

key is not

You may need to update the fonts on your printer to be able to print the

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Euro symbol properly.

Soft keys: Fn key combinations

The Fn (function) is unique to Toshiba computers and is used in
combination with other keys to form soft keys. Soft keys are key
combinations that enable, disable or configure specific features.

Some software may disable or interfere with soft-key operations. Soft-key
settings are not restored by the

Emulating keys on enhanced keyboard

Esc

F1

F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F9 F10 F11 F12

F2

~

`

Tab

CapsLock

Shift

Ctrl

The keyboard is designed to provide all the features of the 101-key
enhanced keyboard, shown above. The 101/102-key enhanced keyboard
has a numeric keypad and scroll lock key. It also has additional
and
and has fewer keys, some of the enhanced keyboard functions must be
simulated using two keys instead of one on the larger keyboard.

Your software may require you to use keys that the keyboard does not
have. Pressing the
enhanced keyboard’s functions.

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A 101-key enhanced keyboard layout

Alt

keys to the right of the main keyboard. Since the keyboard is smaller

Fn

key and one of the following keys simulates the

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Resume

(9 )

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feature.

Pause

PrtSc

Scroll

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Break

lock

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Del

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+

Enter

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Fn

F10

+

Fn

F11

+

Press

Fn + F10

Fn + F11

or

to access the integrated keypad. When
activated, the light grey keys with white numbers become numeric keypad
keys (

Fn + F11

) or cursor control keys (

Fn + F10

). Refer to the Keypad
overlay section in this chapter for more information on how to operate
these keys. The power on default for both settings is off.

Fn

F12

+

Fn + F12 (ScrLock)

Press

to lock the cursor on a specific line. In MS-

DOS, this has no effect. The power on default is off.

Fn

Enter

+

Press

Fn + Enter

to simulate

Enter

on the enhanced keyboard’s

numeric keypad.

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Fn

Press

+

Fn + Ctrl

Ctrl

to simulate the enhanced keyboard’s right

Ctrl

key.

Fn

Alt

+

Fn + Alt

Press

to simulate the enhanced keyboard’s right

Hot keys

Hotkeys (Fn + a function or cursor key) let you enable or disable certain
features of the computers.

Fn

Instant security:

screen to prevent others from accessing your data. Also, the hard disk
motor is turned off and HDD auto off timing is set to one minute. To
restore the screen and original settings, enter the password and press

Enter

. If no password is set, press

and Passwords.

Fn

Battery save mode:

Press once to activate the function then, continue holding down
press
power, low power and user setting.

If you press
showing the setting. If you press
Power Scheme menu is displayed. Continue holding down
again to change the setting. The mode at power on depends on the current
setting. It can be changed using the Power Saver utility. See Chapter 1,

Introduction, or Chapter 7, TSETUP and Passwords.

F1

+

Fn + F1

Press

F2

+

Pressing

F2

again to change to one of the three battery save modes: Full

Fn + F2

in a Windows 95 environment, an icon panel is displayed

to lock the keyboard and blank the

Enter

or F1. See Chapter 7, TSETUP

Fn + F2

Fn + F2

changes the battery save mode.

in a Windows 98 environment, the

Alt

Fn

and press

key.

Fn

and

F2

Fn

F3

+

Power up mode:

Pressing

Fn + F3

changes the power up mode. When
you press these hotkeys, the current setting will be displayed in a window.
If you use Windows 95, you can use the System window of the Power
Saver utility. In a Windows 98 environment, use the

power button item

of the System Power Mode window in the Power

When I press the

Saver utility. See Chapter 1, Introduction, or Chapter 7, TSETUP and

Passwords.

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Fn

F4

+

Alarm volume:

medium or high. The first time you press
Continue holding down

Press

Fn + F4

Fn

and press

to adjust the alarm volume to off, low,

Fn + F4

F4

again to change the setting. A

the volume is set to off.

beep sounds to let you know the current alarm volume. The volume at
power on depends on the latest setting. It can be changed using the
Power Management Properties utility. See Chapter 1, Introduction, or
Chapter 7, TSETUP and Passwords.

Fn

F5

+

Display selection:

Pressing

Fn + F5

changes the active display device.
As indicated in the table below, the changes depend on the computer’s
display type, current setting and whether you have an external monitor
connected. It can be changed using the Hardware Setup utility. See
Chapter 1, Introduction, or Chapter 7, TSETUP and Passwords.

TV is selected only in a Windows environment. If you are operating in MS­DOS, the TV setting is skipped.

Setting Active display Change order

Auto-Selected Internal

External

Int. Ö Sim. Ö Ext. Ö TV.
Ext. Ö TV. Ö Int. Ö Sim.

Simultaneous Simultaneous Sim. Ö Ext. Ö TV. Ö Int.

The following display mode settings do not allow simultaneous display:

Resolution Colours Scanning frequency

1280 x 1024 64 K 75 Hz

1024 x 768 16 M 75 Hz

1024 x 768 16 M 85 Hz

When you press

Fn + F5

with the above display modes the display setting

changes from Int. Ö Ext. Ö TV.

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Windows 95/98 special keys

The keyboard provides two keys that have special functions in
Windows 95/98: one activates the
same function as the secondary mouse button.

This key activates the Windows 95/98

This key has the same function as the secondary mouse button.

Emulating Fn key on external keyboard

Fn

The
attached to the computer, you can execute
emulating the

Ctrl

the Hardware Setup utility. See Chapter 1, Introduction, or Chapter 7,

TSETUP and Passwords.

key is only on Toshiba keyboards. If you use an external keyboard

Fn

key. For example, you might hold down

then press

F3

to change the power up mode. It can be changed using

Keypad overlay

Your computer’s keyboard does not have an independent numeric
keypad, but its numeric keypad overlay functions like one.

The keys in the centre of the keyboard with white letters make up the
numeric keypad overlay. The overlay provides the same functions as the
numeric keypad on the 101/102-key enhanced keyboard in the next
illustration.

Start

menu and the other has the

Start

menu.

Fn

key combinations by

left Shift + left

Turning on the overlays

The numeric keypad overlay can be used for numeric data input or cursor
and page control.

Arrow mode

To turn on the Arrow mode, press
Now try cursor and page control using the keys shown in the following
picture. Press

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Fn + F10

again to turn off the overlay.

Fn + F10 (Arrow mode

icon lights).

Numeric mode

To turn on the Numeric mode, press
lights). Now try numeric data entry using the keys in shown in the next
illustration. Press

Fn + F11

again to turn off the overlay.

Fn + F11 (Numeric mode

icon

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Temporarily using normal keyboard

While using the overlay, you can temporarily access the normal keyboard
without turning off the overlay:

1.

2.

3.

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Fn

Hold

and press any other key. All keys will operate as if the overlay

were off.
Type upper-case characters by holding

character key.
Release

Fn

to continue using the overlay.

Fn + Shift

and pressing a

Temporarily using overlay

While using the normal keyboard, you can temporarily use the keypad
overlay without turning it on:

1.

Press and hold down Fn.

2.

Check the icon panel. Pressing
overlay. If the
numeric entry. If the
and page control.

3.

Release

Numeric mode

Arrow mode

Fn

to return to normal keyboard operation.

Temporarily changing modes

If the computer is in

mode

by pressing a shift key.

If the computer is in

mode

by pressing a shift key.

Numeric mode

Arrow mode

Generating ASCII characters

Not all ASCII characters can be generated using normal keyboard
operation. But, you can generate these characters using their ASCII codes.

With the overlay on:

1.

Hold down

2.

Using the overlay keys, type the ASCII code.

3.

Release

With the overlay off:

1.

Hold

2.

Using the overlay keys, type the ASCII code.

3.

Release

A list of ASCII characters with their codes is shown in Appendix G.

Alt

.

Alt

, and the ASCII character appears on the display screen.

Alt

+ Fn.

Alt

+ Fn, and the ASCII character appears on the display screen.

Fn

turns on the most recently used

icon lights, you can use the overlay for

icon lights, you can use it for cursor

, you can switch temporarily to

, you can switch temporarily to

Arrow

Numeric

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Chapter 6

Power and Power-Up Modes

The computer’s power resources include the AC adaptor and internal
batteries. This chapter gives details on making the most effective use of
these resources including charging and changing batteries, tips for saving
battery power, and power up modes.

Power conditions

The computer’s operating capability and battery charge status are affected
by the power conditions: whether an AC adaptor is connected, whether a
battery is installed and what the charge level is for the battery.

Table 6-1 Power conditions

Power on Power off (no operation)

AC adaptor
connected

Main battery
fully charged

Main battery
partially
charged or no
charge

No main battery
installed

2nd battery fully
charged

2nd battery
partially
charged or no
charge

No 2nd battery
installed

• Operates

• LED:

• Operates

• Quick charge

• LED:

• Operates

• No charge

• LED:

• Operates

• LED:

• Operates

• Quick charge

• LED:

• Operates

• No charge

• LED:

Main battery

green

DC IN

green

Main battery

orange

DC IN

green

Main battery

DC IN

green

2nd battery

green

DC IN

green

2nd battery

orange

DC IN

green

2nd battery

DC IN

green

• LED:

*1

*2

off

• Quick charge

• LED:

• No charge

• LED:

off

• LED:

• Quick charge

• LED:

• No charge

• LED:

Main battery

green

DC IN

green

*1

Main battery

orange

DC IN

green

Main battery

DC IN

green

2nd battery

green

DC IN

green

*2

2nd battery

orange

DC IN

green

2nd battery

DC IN

green

off

off

User's Manual Power and Power-Up Modes 6-1

AC adaptor
not
connected

Main battery
charge is above
low battery
trigger point

Main battery
charge is below
low battery
trigger point

Main battery
charge
exhausted

No main battery
installed

2nd battery
charge is above
low battery
trigger point

2nd battery
charge is below
low battery
trigger point

2nd battery
charge are
exhausted

No 2nd battery
is installed

Power on Power off (no operation)

• Operates

• LED:

• Operates

• Alarm sounds

• LED:

Computer goes into
Resume mode and shuts
down

• No operation

• LED:

Main battery

DC IN

off

*3

Main battery

flashes orange

DC IN

off

*4

*5

Main battery

DC IN

off

off

off

—

—

—

—

• Operates

• LED:

• Operates

• Alarm sounds

• LED:

Computer goes into
Resume mode and shuts
down

• No operation

• LED:

2nd battery

DC IN

off

*3

2nd battery

flashes orange

DC IN

off

*4

*6

2nd battery

DC IN

off

off

off

—

—

—

—

2nd battery

*1 When the main battery is not charging

indicator refers to the

Secondary battery

indicator.

*2 If a main battery and a secondary battery are installed, the alarm does
not sound until the charge in both batteries falls below the low battery
trigger point.

3

If a main battery and a secondary battery are installed, the computer

*
does not enter Resume mode until the charge in both batteries is
exhausted.

4

When no secondary battery is installed

*

5

*

When no main battery is installed

When batteries are charged, the main battery is charged first. When it is

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fully charged, the secondary battery is charged.

Power indicators

Main battery, Secondary battery, DC IN

The
the system indicator panel alert you to the computer’s operating capability
and battery charge status.

Battery indicators

Check the
and the
battery. The following indicator lights indicate the battery status:

Flashing orange

Orange

Green

No light

If the battery becomes too hot while it is being charged, the charge will
stop and the battery indicator will go out. When the battery’s temperature
falls to a normal range, charge will resume. This event occurs regardless
of whether the power to the computer is on or off.

DC IN indicator

Check the
AC adaptor connected:

Main battery

Secondary battery

DC IN

indicator to determine the status of the main battery

The battery charge is low. The AC adaptor must
be connected to recharge the battery.

Indicates the AC adaptor is connected and
charging the battery.

Indicates the AC adaptor is connected and the
battery is fully charged.

Under any other conditions, the indicator does
not light.

indicator to determine the power status with the

Power

and

indicator to determine the status of the secondary

indicators on

Green

Flashing orange

No light

User's Manual Power and Power-Up Modes 6-3

Indicates the AC adaptor is connected and
supplying proper power to the computer.

Indicates a problem with the power supply. Plug
the AC adaptor into another outlet. If it still does
not operate properly, see your dealer.

Under any other conditions, the indicator does
not light.

Power indicator

Check the

Power

indicator to determine the power status.

Green

Blinking orange

No light

Battery types

The computer has three types of batteries:



Battery packs – main and secondary (option)



Real Time Clock (RTC) battery

Main battery

When the AC power cord is not connected, the computer’s main power
source is a removable lithium ion battery pack, also referred to in this
manual as the main battery. You can purchase additional battery packs for
extended use of the computer away from an AC power source.

The battery pack is a lithium ion battery, which can explode if not properly
replaced, used, handled or disposed of. Dispose of the battery as required
by local ordinances or regulations. Use only batteries recommended by
Toshiba as replacements.

Indicates power is being supplied to the
computer and the computer is turned on.

Indicates the power was turned off while the
computer was in Resume mode. The indicator
turns on for one second and turns off for two
seconds.

Under any other conditions, the indicator does
not light.

The main battery recharges the RTC batteries. The main battery
maintains the state of the computer when you enable Resume.

When the computer is powered off in Resume mode, and the AC adaptor

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in not connected, the main battery pack and optional secondary battery
pack supply power to maintain data and programs in memory. If the
battery pack(s) is completely discharged, Resume does not function and
the computer loses all data in memory.

The following message appears when you turn on the power:

WARNING: RESUME FAILURE.

PRESS ANY KEY TO CONTINUE.

Secondary battery (option)

An optional secondary battery can be installed in the SelectBay to
increase your battery operating time. Note the caution on Resume mode
in the previous section

The secondary battery pack is a lithium ion battery, which can explode if
not properly replaced, used, handled or disposed of. Dispose of the
battery as required by local ordinances or regulations. Use only batteries
recommended by Toshiba as replacements.

Real Time Clock battery

The Real Time Clock (RTC) battery provides power for the internal real
time clock and calendar. It also maintains the system configuration.

If the RTC battery becomes completely discharged, the system loses this
data and the real time clock and calendar stop working. The following
message appears when you turn on the power:

*** Bad RTC battery ***

Check system. Then press [F1] key . . . . .

The computer’s RTC battery is a nickel metal hydride (NiMH) battery and
should be replaced only by your dealer or by a Toshiba service
representative. The battery can explode if not properly replaced, used,
handled or disposed of. Dispose of the battery as required by local
ordinances or regulations.

Main battery

.

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Care and use of the battery pack

The battery pack is a vital component of portable computing. Taking proper
care of it will help assure longer operating time on battery power as well as a
longer life for your battery pack. Follow the instructions in this section
carefully to assure safe operation and maximum performance.

Safety precautions

1.

Be very careful not to short-circuit the battery pack. Contacting both
terminals with a metal object can cause injury, fire or damage to the
battery pack.

2.

Do not overcharge, reverse charge, mutilate or disassemble the
battery. Any one of those actions could release toxic materials,
hydrogen and/or oxygen or other electrolytic substances or cause an
increase in the battery’s surface temperature.

3.

Do not expose the battery pack to fire; the battery pack could explode.

4.

Battery packs contain toxic substances. Do not dispose of them with
ordinary trash. Dispose of battery packs only in accordance with local
ordinances. Always cover the metal terminals with insulating tape to
avoid short circuits.

5.

If the battery has leaked or been vented, it should be replaced
immediately. Use protective gloves when handling a damaged battery.

6.

When it becomes necessary to replace the main battery, it must be
replaced only by an identical battery from the same manufacturer.

7.

Do not expose the battery pack terminals to any metal object other
than the computer contacts. Wrap it or place it in a plastic bag when
transporting it.

8.

When you install the battery pack, you should hear a click when it is
seated properly.

9.

Charge the battery pack only in the computer or in a battery charger
designated as an approved option.

10.

Reverse polarity should be avoided with all batteries. The main battery
is designed so that it cannot be installed in reverse polarity.

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Charging the batteries

When the power in the battery pack becomes low, the
flashes orange indicating that only a few minutes of battery power remain.
If you continue to use the computer while the
the computer enables Resume mode (so you don’t lose data) and
automatically turns off.

You must recharge a battery pack when it becomes discharged.

Procedures

To recharge a battery pack while it is installed in the computer, connect
the AC adaptor to the
outlet.

Battery

The
the AC adaptor is connected before the main battery or the optional
secondary battery is installed, the battery that is installed first will be
charged first, otherwise, the main battery will be charged first.

Use only the computer connected to an AC power source or the optional
Toshiba Battery charger to charge the battery pack. Do not attempt to
charge the battery pack with any other charger.

indicator glows orange when the battery is being charged. If

Time

The following table shows the approximate time required to fully charge a
discharged battery.

Battery

Battery

DC IN

socket and plug the other end into a working

Charging time (hours)

indicator flashes,

indicator

Battery type Power on Power off

Main battery pack 2.5 to 6.5 2.2

Secondary battery
pack

RTC battery 50 Doesn’t charge

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3.0 to 6.5 3.0

Battery charging notice

The battery may not charge right away under the following conditions:



The battery is extremely hot or cold. To make sure the battery charges
to its full capacity, charge the battery at room temperature of 10° to
30°C (50° to 88°F).



The battery is nearly completely discharged. Leave the AC adaptor
connected for a few minutes and the battery should begin charging.

Once a battery pack is fully charged, it is recommended that you operate
the computer only on battery power until the battery pack completely
discharges. Doing so extends battery life and helps ensure accurate
monitoring of battery capacity.

Battery

The
time when you try to charge a battery under the following conditions:



The battery has not been used for a long time.



The battery has completely discharged and been left in the computer
for a long time.



A cool battery is installed in a warm computer.

In such case, follow the steps below.

1.

Fully discharge the battery by leaving it in the computer with the power
on until the power automatically shuts off.

2.

Plug in the AC adaptor.

3.

Charge the battery until the

Repeat these steps two or three times until the battery recovers
normal capacity.

indicator may show a rapid decrease in battery operating

Battery

indicator shows green.

Monitoring battery capacity

Remaining battery power can be monitored in the
Properties of Windows 95 and in the
Saver of Windows 98.

Wait at least 16 seconds after turning on the computer, installing/removing a

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battery or connecting/disconnecting an AC adaptor before trying to monitor the
remaining operating time. The computer needs this time to check the battery’s
remaining capacity and to calculate the remaining operating time, based on
the current power consumption rate and remaining battery capacity. The actual
remaining operating time may differ slightly from the calculated time. If no
battery is installed, N/A is displayed.

With repeated discharges and recharges, the battery’s capacity will
gradually decrease. Therefore, an often used, older battery will not
operate for as long as a new battery even when both are fully charged. In
this case,
the old and new battery, but the displayed estimated time remaining will
be shorter for the older battery.

Toshiba Power Extensions

Power Save Modes

will indicate a 100% charge for both

Power

window of Power
window in Power

Maximising battery operating time

A battery’s usefulness depends on how long it can supply power on a
single charge.

How long the charge lasts in a battery depends on:



How you configure the computer (for example, whether you enable
battery-power saving options) The computer provides a battery save
mode to conserve battery power. This mode has the following options:

•

System Auto Off

•

Display Auto Off

•

LCD Brightness

•

Cooling Performance

•

CPU Speed

•

CPU Sleep Mode

See Chapter 7, TSETUP and Passwords.



How often and how long you use the hard disk, CD-ROM, DVD-ROM
and the diskette drive.



How much charge the battery contained to begin with.



How you use optional devices, such as a PC card, to which the battery
supplies power.



Enabling Resume mode conserves battery power if you are frequently
turning the computer off and on.



Where you store your programs and data.



Closing the display when you are not using the keyboard saves power.



Operating time decreases at low temperatures.



The condition of the battery terminals. Make sure the battery terminals
stay clean by wiping them with a clean dry cloth before installing the
battery pack.

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Retaining data with power off

When you turn off your computer with fully charged batteries, the batteries
retain data for the following approximate time periods:

Battery pack

RTC battery

5 days

1 month

Extending battery life

To maximise the life of your battery pack:



If you have extra battery packs, rotate their use.



If you will not be using the system for an extended period, remove the
battery pack.



Disconnect the AC adaptor when the battery is fully charged.
Overcharging makes the battery hot and shortens life.



Store spare battery packs in a cool dry place out of direct sunlight.

Replacing the battery pack

When the battery pack reaches the end of its operating life you will need
to install a new one. The life of the battery pack is generally about 500
recharges. If the
recharging the battery, the battery pack needs to be replaced.

You might also replace a discharged battery pack with a charged spare
when you are operating your computer away from an AC power source.
This section explains how to remove and install battery packs.

When handling battery packs, be careful not to short circuit the terminals.
Also do not drop, hit or otherwise apply impact; do not scratch or break
the casing and do not twist or bend the battery pack.

The battery pack is a lithium ion battery, which can explode if not properly
replaced, used, handled or disposed of. Dispose of the battery as required
by local ordinances or regulations. Use only batteries recommended by
Toshiba as replacements.

Battery

indicator flashes orange shortly after fully

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Removing the battery pack

To replace a discharged battery pack, follow the steps below.

1.

Save your work.

2.

Turn the computer’s power off. Make sure the

3.

Remove all cables connected to the computer.

4.

Turn the computer upside down with the front facing you and push the
battery cover to the left to the unlock position. A dot on the battery
cover should align with the unlock icon.

5.

Pull out the battery pack forward to remove it.

Power

indicator is off.

Removing the battery pack

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Installing the battery pack

To install a battery pack, follow the steps below.

1.

Turn the computer’s power off.

2.

Make sure the battery cover is pushed to the left, then carefully insert
the new or recharged battery pack.

3.

Press firmly to ensure a good connection then push the cover into place.
A dot on the battery pack cover should align with the lock icon.

Securing the battery cover and lock

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Starting the computer by password

If you registered a password as supervisor or user, you must enter it to
start the computer. If you forget your user password, use the password
service diskette. For more information about how to set a password and
make a password service diskette, refer to the
Chapter 7, TSETUP and Passwords.

To start up the computer with the password, follow these steps:

1.

Turn on the computer as described in Chapter 3, Getting Started, and
the following message appears:

Password =

Passwords

section in

At this point, the
after you enter the password.

2.

Enter the password.

3.

Press

If you have set a password and the computer boots by the alarm Power
On function and
security function enabled. The
however, you must enter the password to use the computer.

If you enter the password incorrectly, a buzzer sounds.

If you enter the password incorrectly three times in a row, the computer
shuts off. In this case, you must turn the computer back on to retry
password entry.

If you forget the password, follow these steps:

1.

Insert the password service diskette in the drive. See the
section in Chapter 7, TSETUP and Passwords, for details on how to
create a password service diskette

If the computer is in
work when you turn on the power. In this case, press the reset button.

hotkeys

Enter

. The computer displays the message below while it starts up.

Valid password entered, system is now

starting up.

Resume

Fn +

is on, the computer will start with the instant

Resume mode

to

F1

password =

do not work. They will function

F5

message is not displayed;

.

, the password service diskette will not

Passwords

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2.

Press Y to run the TSETUP program and set a new password.
Press N to restart the computer.

The password service diskette must be inserted in drive A, otherwise the
display will return to
drive A and the message still appears, the password service diskette is
faulty. In this case, contact your dealer.

If the boot priority is set for the hard disk, press the reset button and hold
down F to boot from the diskette drive.

Press

Enter

Power-up modes

and the following message appears.

Set Password Again? (Y/N)

Password =

. If you have inserted the diskette in

Boot mode

The computer has two operating modes: Boot mode and Resume mode.
You can set the mode by pressing Fn +
while holding down Fn, pressing
also select the mode by the TSETUP program . See Chapter 7, TSETUP

and Passwords, for details.

The power-up mode functions described in this section are similar to the

Shutdown

to your Windows documentation for details.

Boot mode is the standard operating mode for most computers.
In boot mode, you must always save your work and exit the application

you’re using before you turn the computer off. Any work you don’t save
before shutting the system off is lost.

and

Suspend (Standby)

F3

F3

to activate the feature and,

again to change the mode. You can

functions in Windows 95/98. Refer

Starting the computer in boot mode

Follow the steps below to turn on the computer in boot mode.

1.

Turn on any peripheral devices connected to the computer.

2.

If you have attached an external diskette drive, check that there is no
diskette in the drive unless you want to boot from a diskette.

3.

Press the power switch on the computer.

When the
computer is ready to begin work.

Power

indicator lights and all disk activity has stopped, the

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Turning off the computer in boot mode

To turn off the computer in boot mode, follow the steps below.

1.

2.

Turning off the computer while it is accessing a disk could damage the
disk, the drive or lose data.

3.

4.

Do not turn the computer back on right away. Wait a few seconds.

Resume mode

One of the computer’s most useful features is Resume mode. This feature
lets you turn the computer’s power off without exiting your software
application. When you turn the power on again, you can resume work
where you left off, because the screen display is restored as you left it.
This saves time and battery power.

With Resume enabled, the computer performs the following when you
turn the system’s power on:







Resume does not save your files to a physical disk. It maintains the
information in memory so you can start your application without reloading it
when you turn the computer on again. It is always a wise precaution,
however, to save your work before you turn the computer off.

Save your data to the hard disk or to a diskette.
Check the

activity has stopped.

Turn off the computer. Make sure the
Turn off the power to any peripheral devices connected to the computer.

Confirms that resume mode is enabled.
Restarts the hard disk.
Restores the system, including data in memory, to its state

immediately prior to shutdown.
Restores the screen display as you left it.

Disk

indicator and SelectBay indicator to make sure all disk

Power

indicator is out.

Turning off the computer in Resume mode

To turn off the computer in Resume mode, follow the steps below.

1.

Save your data to the hard disk or to a diskette.

2.

Check the
disk activity has stopped.

Turning off the computer while it is accessing a disk could damage the

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disk, the drive or lose data.

3.

Turn off the computer. Make sure the

4.

Turn off the power to any peripheral devices connected to the computer.

Do not turn the computer back on right away. Wait a few seconds.

Disk

indicator and

SelectBay

Power

indicator to make sure all

indicator is out.

Starting the computer in Resume mode

To start the computer in Resume mode, follow the steps below.

1.

Turn on any peripheral devices connected to the computer.

2.

Press the power switch and hold it down until the
turns on.

The display will show the same screen that appeared when you turned off
the power. If you experience any difficulties with Resume, refer to the
sections Resume precautions and Resume error conditions, which follow
in this chapter.

Automatic enabling of Resume

The system automatically shuts down if the battery pack becomes
completely discharged and the AC adaptor is not supplying power. When
this occurs, the computer first enables
enabled it.

Follow the steps below to recover from an automatic shutdown:

1.

Replace the battery pack or plug in the AC adaptor.

2.

Wait a few moments before you turn the power on again.

If the backup battery did not completely discharge, the system operates
as if it were not shut down.

If you are unable to replace the battery pack or connect the AC adaptor to
the system before the backup battery completely discharges, your data is
lost.

Resume precautions

Remember these points when using Resume:



Do not turn the power off if the
is on.



Do not remove the battery pack while the computer is on, unless the
AC adaptor is powering the computer. If you do, the screen clears,
power turns off, Resume fails and data in memory is lost.



Do not turn power off while a printer, modem or serial device is
connected and in operation.



Resume may not work properly if you run programs that do not use the
computer’s Basic Input/Output System (BIOS). (For example, some
game programs bypass the computer’s BIOS.)

Resume

Disk, SelectBay

if you haven’t already

Power

DVD-ROM

or

indicator

indicator

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