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© 2004 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 A2 Portable Personal Computer User’s Manual

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Disclaimer

This manual has been validated and reviewed for accuracy. The instructions and descriptions it contains are accurate for the TOSHIBA TECRA A2 Portable Personal Computer at the time of this manual’s production. However, succeeding computers and manuals are subject to change without notice. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for damages incurred directly or indirectly from errors, omissions or discrepancies between the computer and the manual.

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Trademarks

Intel, Intel SpeedStep, Pentium and Celeron are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation.

Windows and Microsoft are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Photo CD is a trademark of Eastman Kodak. Other trademarks and registered trademarks not listed above may be used

in this manual.

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EU Declaration of Conformity

This product is carrying the CE-Mark in accordance with the related European Directives. Responsible for CE-Marking is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany.

The complete and official EU Declaration of Conformity can be found on TOSHIBA’s web site http://epps.toshiba-te

Modem warning notice

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/regions 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

This product is designed to work with, and is compatible with the following networks. It has been tested to and found to conform with the additional requirements conditional in EG 201 121.

Germany ATAAB AN005,AN006,AN007,AN009,AN010 and

DE03,04,05,08,09,12,14,17 Greece ATAAB AN005,AN006 and GR01,02,03,04 Portugal ATAAB AN001,005,006,007,011 and P03,04,08,10 Spain ATAAB AN005,007,012, and ES01 Switzerland ATAAB AN002 All other countries/ ATAAB AN003,004

regions Specific switch settings or software setup are required for each network,

please refer to the relevant sections of the user guide for more details. The hookflash (timed break register recall) function is subject to separate

national type approvals. 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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Optical Disc drive safety Instructions

Description on Laser specification

Be sure to check the international precautions at the end of this section.

The optical drive such as DVD-ROM drive, DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW drive, DVD -R/-RW Drive, and DVD Super Multi drive that is used in this computer is equipped with laser. The classification label with the following sentence is affixed to the surface of the drive.

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LASER KLASSE 1 LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE APPAREIL A LASER DE CLASSE 1 KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT

The drive with the above label is certified by the manufacturer that the drive complies with the requirement for laser product on the date of manufacturing pursuant to article 21 of Code of Federal Regulations by the United States of America, Department of Health & Human Services, Food and Drug Administration.

In other countries, the drive is certified to comply with the requirement pursuant to IEC 825 and EN60825 on class 1 laser product.

This computer is equipped with one of the optical drive in the following list according to the model.

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Manufacturer Type

TEAC DVD Super Multi DV-W24E

Toshiba DVD-ROM SD-C2612

Toshiba DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW SD-R2512

Toshiba DVD-R/-RW SD-R6112

HITACHI LG DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW GCC-4241N

Panasonic DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW UJDA750

Panasonic DVD Super Multi UJ-820

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International precautions

The optical disc 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

Sample shown below. Location of the label on the drive and manufacturing information may vary.

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CAUTION: This appliance contains a laser system and is 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 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.

VORSICHT: Dieses Gerät enthält ein Laser-System und ist als “LASERSCHUTZKLASSE 1 PRODUKT” klassifiziert. Für den richtigen Gebrauch dieses Modells lesen Sie bitte die Bedienungsanleitung sorgfältig durch und bewahren diese bitte als Referenz auf. Falls Probleme mit diesem Modell auftreten, benachrichtigen Sie bitte die nächste “autorisierte Service-Vertretung”. Um einen direkten Kontakt mit dem Laserstrahl zu vermeiden darf das Gerät nicht geöffnet werden.

ADVARSEL: Denne mærking er anbragt udvendigt på apparatet og indikerer, at apparatet arbejder med laserstråler af klasse 1, hviket betyder, at der anvendes laserstrlier af svageste klasse, og at man ikke på apparatets yderside kan bilve udsat for utilladellg kraftig stråling.

APPARATET BOR KUN ÅBNES AF FAGFOLK MED SÆRLIGT KENDSKAB TIL APPARATER MED LASERSTRÅLER!

Indvendigt i apparatet er anbragt den her gengivne advarselsmækning, som advarer imod at foretage sådanne indgreb i apparatet, at man kan komme til at udsatte sig for laserstråling.

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OBS! Apparaten innehåller laserkomponent som avger laserstråining överstigande gränsen för laserklass 1.

VAROITUS. Suojakoteloa si saa avata. Laite sisältää laserdiodin, joka lähetää näkymätöntä silmilie vaarallista lasersäteilyä.

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.

VORSICHT: DIE VERWENDUNG VON ANDEREN STEURUNGEN ODER EINSTELLUNGEN ODER DAS DURCHFÜHREN VON ANDEREN VORGÄNGEN ALS IN DER BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG BESCHRIEBEN KÖNNEN GEFÄHRLICHE STRAHLENEXPOSITIONEN ZUR FOLGE HABEN.

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Preface

Manual contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiv

Conventions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xv

Abbreviations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xv

Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xv

Keys. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xv

Key operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xvi

Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xvi

Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xvi

General Precautions

Stress injury. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xvii

Heat warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xvii

Pressure or impact damage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xvii

PC Card overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xviii

Mobile phones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xviii

Central Processing Unit ("CPU") Performance Disclaimer . . . . . . . . xviii

RTC battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xviii

Introduction

Equipment checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

Special features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9

Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12

Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14

The Grand Tour

Front with the display closed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

Left side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2

Right side. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

Backside. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5

Underside. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6

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Front with the display open . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7

System indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10

Keyboard indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11

USB floppy disk drive (optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12

Fixed optical media drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13

Region codes for DVD drives and media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13

Writable discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13

CDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13

DVDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14

Formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14

DVD-ROM drive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14

DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14

DVD-R/-RW drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15

DVD Super Multi drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15

AC adaptor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16

Getting Started

Setting up your work space . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

General conditions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

Placement of the computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

Seating and posture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3

Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3

Work habits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4

Installing the battery pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4

Connecting the AC adaptor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5

Opening the display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6

Turning on the power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7

Windows XP setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8

Turning off the power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8

Shut Down mode (Boot mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8

Hibernation Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8

Standby Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10

Restarting the computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11

Restoring preinstalled software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12

Restoring from the Product Recovery Media. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12

Restoring from Recovery HDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13

Operating Basics

Using the Touch pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

Using the USB floppy disk drive (optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2

Connecting 3 1/2" floppy disk drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2

Disconnecting 3 1/2" floppy disk drive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3

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Using optical media drives. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3

Loading discs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4

Removing discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6

Writing CDs on DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7

Before writing or rewriting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7

When writing or rewriting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8

Writing CD/DVDs on DVD-R/-RW drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8

Writing CD/DVDs on DVD Super Multi drive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8

Important message (DVD-R/-RW drive) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9

Important message (DVD Super Multi drive) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9

Disclaimer (DVD-R/-RW drive) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9

Disclaimer (DVD Super Multi drive). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9

Before writing or rewriting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10

When writing or rewriting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11

RecordNow! Basic for TOSHIBA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12

Data Verification. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13

DLA for TOSHIBA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13

Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13

When WinDVD Creator 2 Platinum is used: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14

Media care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15

CD/DVDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15

Floppy disks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15

Sound System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15

Volume control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-16

Microphone level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-16

Audio controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-16

Modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-17

Region selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-17

Properties menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-17

Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-17

Modem Selection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-18

Dialing Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-18

Connecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-18

Disconnecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-19

Wireless LAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-20

Wireless communication switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-20

Wireless communication indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-21

LAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-21

LAN cable types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-21

Connecting LAN cable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-22

Disconnecting LAN cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-22

Cleaning the computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-23

Moving the computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-23

Heat dispersal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-24

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The Keyboard

Typewriter keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1

F1 … F12 function keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2

Soft keys: Fn key combinations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2

Emulating keys on enhanced keyboard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2

Hot keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3

Fn Sticky key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6

Windows special keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6

Keypad overlay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6

Turning on the overlays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7

Temporarily using normal keyboard (overlay on). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7

Temporarily using overlay (overlay off) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8

Temporarily changing modes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8

Generating ASCII characters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8

Power and Power-Up Modes

Power conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1

Power indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3

Battery indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3

DC IN 15V indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3

Power indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4

Battery types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4

High Capacity battery pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4

Battery pack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5

Real Time Clock battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6

Care and use of the battery pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6

Safety precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6

Charging the batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9

Monitoring battery capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-11

Maximizing battery operating time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-11

Retaining data with power off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-12

Extending battery life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-12

Replacing the battery pack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-13

Removing the battery pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-13

Installing the battery pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-15

Starting the computer by password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-16

Power-up modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-16

Windows utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-16

Hot keys. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-16

Panel power on/off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-17

System Auto Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-17

HW Setup and Passwords

HW Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1

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Accessing HW Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1

HW Setup window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1

Optional Devices

PC Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2

Inserting a PC Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2

Removing a PC Card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3

Memory expansion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3

Installing a memory module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4

Removing a memory module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5

Additional battery pack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6

Additional AC adaptor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6

Battery charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7

USB floppy disk drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7

External monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7

Parallel printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7

Advanced Port Replicator IIl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-8

Connecting the Port Replicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9

Security lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-10

Troubleshooting

Problem solving process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1

Preliminary checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2

Analyzing 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

Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-7

LCD panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-7

Hard disk drive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-8

DVD-ROM drive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-8

DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-10

DVD-R/-RW drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-11

DVD Super Multi drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-13

Floppy disk drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-14

PC Card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-14

Pointing device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-15

USB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-16

Memory expansion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-17

Sound system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-18

Monitor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-18

Modem. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-19

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LAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-20

Wireless LAN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-20

Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-20

TOSHIBA support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-21

Before you call. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-21

Appendix A Specifications

Appendix B Display Controller and Modes

Appendix C Internal Modem Guide

Appendix D Wireless LAN

Appendix E AC Power Cord and Connectors

Appendix F If your computer is stolen

Glossary

Index

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TECRA A2

Preface

Congratulations on your purchase of the TECRA A2 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 TECRA A2 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 Introduction and The Grand Tour chapters to familiarize yourself with the computer’s features, components and accessory devices. Then read Getting Started for step-by-step instructions on setting up your computer.

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 section of the Introduction, to learn about features that are

uncommon or unique to the computer and carefully read HW Setup and

Passwords. If you are going to install PC Cards or connect external devices

such as a monitor, be sure to read Chapter 8, Optional Devices.

Manual contents

This manual is composed of the following nine chapters, nine appendixes, a glossary and an index.

Chapter 1, Introduction, is an overview of the computer’s features, capabilities, 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 instructions on using the following devices: Touch pad, optional USB floppy disk drive, optical media drives, Sound System, modem, wireless communication, LAN. It also provides tips on care of the computer, floppy disks and CD/DVDs.

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Chapter 5, The Keyboard, describes special keyboard functions including the keypad overlay and hot keys.

Chapter 6, Power and Power-Up Modes, gives details on the computer’s power resources and battery save modes.

Chapter 7, HW Setup and Passwords explains how to configure the computer using the HW Setup program.

Chapter 8, Optional Devices, describes the optional hardware available. Chapter 9, Troubleshooting, provides helpful information on how to perform

some diagnostic tests, and suggests courses of action if the computer doesn’t seem to be working properly.

The Appendices 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.

Preface

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, Enter identifies the Enter key.

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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, Ctrl + C means you must hold down Ctrl and at the same time press C. If three keys are used, hold down the first two and at the same time press the third.

Preface

ABC

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.

Display

S 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.

Messages

Messages are used in this manual to bring important information to your attention. Each type of message is identified as shown below.

Pay attention! A caution informs you that improper use of equipment or failure to follow instructions may cause data loss or damage your equipment.

Please read. A note is a hint or advice that helps you make best use of your equipment.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which could result in death or serious injury, if you do not follow instructions.

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General Precautions

TOSHIBA computers are designed to optimize safety, minimize 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 Safety Instruction Manual. It contains information on the prevention of stress injuries to your hands and wrists that can be caused by extensive keyboard use. Chapter 3, Getting Started, also includes information on workspace design, posture and lighting that can help reduce physical stress.

Heat warning

■ Avoid prolonged physical contact with the computer. If the computer is

used for long periods, its surface can become very warm. While the temperature will not feel hot to the touch, if you maintain physical contact with the computer for a long time (if you rest the computer on your lap, or if you keep your hands on the palm rest, for example) your skin might suffer low-heat injury.

■ 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.

■ The surface of the AC adaptor can become hot when in use. This

condition does not indicate a malfunction. If you need to transport the AC adaptor, disconnect it and let it cool before moving it.

■ Do not lay the AC adaptor on a material that is sensitive to heat. The

material could be damaged.

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.

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General Precautions

PC Card overheating

Some PC Cards can become hot with prolonged use. 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.

Mobile phones

Use of mobile phones can interfere with the audio system. Computer operation is not impaired but is recommended that a distance of 30cm be maintained between the computer and a mobile phone in use.

Central Processing Unit ("CPU") Performance Disclaimer

CPU Performance in your computer product may vary from specifications under the following conditions:

■ use of certain peripheral products

■ use of battery power instead of AC power

■ use of certain multimedia games or videos with special effects

■ use of standard telephone lines or low speed network connections

■ use of complex modeling software, such as high end computer aided

design applications

■ use of the computer in areas with low air pressure (high altitude

>1,000 meters or >3,280 feet above sea level)

■ use of the computer at temperatures outside the range of 5°C to 30°C

(41°F to 86°F) or >25°C (77°F) at high altitude (all temperature references are approximate).

CPU Performance may also vary from specifications due to design configuration.

Under some conditions, your computer product may automatically shutdown. This is a normal protective feature designed to reduce the risk of lost data or damage to the product when used outside recommended conditions. To avoid risk of lost data, always make back-up copies of data by periodically storing it on an external storage medium. For optimum performance, use your computer product only under recommended conditions. Read additional restrictions under “Environmental Requirements” in Appendix A, Specifications. Contact TOSHIBA Service and Support for more information.

RTC battery

If the following message is displayed on the LCD:

RTC battery is low or CMOS checksum is inconsistent. Press [F1] key to set Date/Time.

The charge in the RTC battery is getting low or has been exhausted. You will need to set the date and time within the BIOS setup using the following steps:

1. Press the F1 key. The BIOS setup screen will be displayed.

2. Set the date in System Date.

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General Precautions

3. Set the time in System Time.

4. Press End key. Confirmation message will appear. Press Y key. BIOS setup will terminate and the computer will be rebooted.

After configuring the date and time it is recommended that you switch the computer on and then leave it in this state so that the Real Time Clock battery can be charged.

CE compliance

This product and the original options are designed to observe the related EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility) and safety standards. However, TOSHIBA cannot 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 provide assurance that the system (PC plus options / cables) still fulfils the required standards. To avoid general EMC problems, the following guidance should be noted:

■ Only CE marked options should be connected / implemented

■ Only best shielded cables should be connected

Working environment

This product was designed to fulfil the EMC (electromagnetic compatibility) requirements to be observed for so-called “Residential, commercial and light industry environments”.

TOSHIBA do not approve the use of this product in working environments other than the above mentioned “Residential, commercial and light industry environments”.

For example, the following environments are not approved:

■ Industrial Environments (environments with a mains voltage >230V~)

■ Medical Environments

■ Automotive Environments

■ Aircraft Environments

If this product is supplied with a network port, please refer to the paragraph “Network connection”.

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

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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 (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 area 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.

Information on the secure writing on optical media

Even if your software gives no indication that any problems have occured, you should always check to ensure, that information has been sucessfully stored on recordable optical media (CD-R, CD-RW, etc.).

Wireless LAN and your Health

Wireless LAN products, like other radio devices, emit radio frequency electromagnetic energy. The level of energy emitted by Wireless LAN devices however is far less than the electromagnetic energy emitted by wireless devices such as mobile phones.

Because Wireless LAN products operate within the guidelines found in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations, TOSHIBA believes Wireless LAN is safe for use by consumers. These standards and recommendations reflect the consensus of the scientific community and result from deliberations of panels and committees of scientists who continually review and interpret the extensive research literature.

In some situations or environments, the use of Wireless LAN may be restricted by the proprietor of the building or responsible representatives of the organisation. These situations may for example include:

■ Using the Wireless LAN equipment on board of aeroplanes, or

■ In any other environment where the risk of interference to other devices

or services is perceived or identified as harmful.

If you are uncertain of the policy that applies on the use of wireless devices in a specific organisation or environment (e.g. airports), you are encouraged to ask for authorisation to use the Wireless LAN device prior to turning on the equipment.

General Precautions

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Safety Instruction for Wireless Products

If your computer has a wireless function, all safety instructions must be read carefully and must be fully understood, before you attempt to use our Wireless Products.

This manual contains the safety instructions that must be observed in order to avoid potential hazards that could result in personal injuries or could damage your Wireless Products.

Limitation of Liability

For damage occurring due to an earthquake or thunder, fire beyond our responsibility, action by third party, other accident, intentional or accidental mistakes by a user, misuse, use under abnormal conditions, we do not take any responsibility.

For incidental damage (loss of business profit, business interruption, etc.) occurring due to use or disability of the product, we do not take any responsibility.

For damage occurring due to non observance of the contents described in the instruction manual, we do not take any responsibility.

For damage occurring due to erroneous operation or hang up caused by use in combination with products not related to our company, we do not take any responsibility.

Usage Restrictions

Do not use the Wireless Products for controlling the following equipment:

■ Equipment directly linked with human life corresponding to the

following.

■ Medical equipment such as life support systems, equipment used in

operations, etc.

■ Exhaust systems for gases such as poisonous gas etc. and exhaust

systems for smoke.

■ Equipment that must be set up in compliance with various laws such

as the Fire Services Act, the Construction Standard Act, etc.

■ Equipment corresponding to that mentioned above.

■ Equipment linked with human safety or having a serious influence on

the safe maintenance of public function, etc., because it is not designed or manufactured for this type of use.

■ Traffic control equipment for air, railroad, road, marine transport, etc.

■ Equipment used in atomic power plants etc.

■ Equipment corresponding to that mentioned above.

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WARNING

Turn OFF the Wireless Communication switch of Wireless Products in a congested place, such as a crowded commuter train.

Keep this product away from a cardiac pacemaker at least 22cm. Radio waves can potentially affect cardiac pacemaker operation, thereby

causing respiratory troubles. Turn OFF the Wireless Communication switch inside a medical facility or

near medical electric equipment. Do not bring medical electric equipment close to the product.

Radio waves can potentially affect medical electric equipment, thereby causing an accident due to malfunction.

Turn OFF the Wireless Communication switch near an automatic door, fire alarm or other automatic control equipment.

Radio waves can potentially affect automatic control equipment, thereby causing an accident due to malfunction.

Do not turn ON the Wireless Communication switch in aircraft or in places that generate or can generate radio interference.

Radio waves can potentially affect them, causing an accident due to malfunction.

Monitor possible radio interference or other troubles to other equipment while the product is used. If any effect is caused, turn OFF the Wireless Communication switch.

Otherwise, radio waves can potentially affect other equipment, thereby causing an accident due to malfunction.

When using the product in a car, check with the automobile dealer if the car has an adequate electromagnetic compatibility (EMC).

Radio waves of the product can potentially hamper safe driving. Depending on car model, the product can rarely affect car electronic

equipment if it is used in a car.

NOTE

Do not use the product in the following places: Near a microwave oven or other environment which generates a

elektromagnetic field Near any place or equipment that generates static electricity or radio

interference. Depending on the environment, in a place where radio waves cannot reach

the product.

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TECRA A2

Introduction

This chapter provides an equipment checklist, and it identifies the computer’s features, options and accessories.

Some of the features described in this manual may not function properly if you use an operating system that was not preinstalled by TOSHIBA.

Equipment checklist

Carefully unpack your computer. Save the box and packing materials for future use.

Hardware

Check to make sure you have all the following items:

■ TECRA A2 Portable Personal Computer

■ Universal AC adaptor and power cord

■ Optional USB floppy disk drive (depending on the model you

purchased)

■ Modular cable for modem

Chapter 1

It is necessary to install the battery to use this computer. Refer to Installing

the battery pack section in Chapter 3, Getting Started.

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Software

Windows XP Professional

■ The following software is preinstalled:

■ Microsoft® Windows XP Professional

■ Modem driver

■ Display Drivers for Windows

■ TOSHIBA Utilities

■ Wireless LAN driver (Can be used only for Wireless LAN models)

■ Sound Driver for Windows

■ DVD Video Player

■ LAN Drivers

■ Pointing device Driver

■ TOSHIBA Power Saver

■ TOSHIBA User’s Manual

■ TOSHIBA Console

■ TOSHIBA ConfigFree

■ TOSHIBA Touch pad On/Off Utility

■ TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool

■ TOSHIBA Zooming Utility

■ Documentation:

■ TECRA A2 User's Manual

■ Microsoft Windows XP manual package

■ Safety Instruction Manual

■ Warranty information

■ Product Recovery optical media (depending on the model you

purchased)

■ Tools & Utilities CD ROM (depending on the model you purchased)

Introduction

Some models are prepared for Hard Disk Recovery. These models will come without a Product Recovery optical media and a Tools & Utilities CD ROM. In this case refer to Restoring the preinstalled software from the Recovery HDD section in Chapter 3, Getting Started

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Features

Introduction

The computer uses TOSHIBA’s advanced Large Scale Integration (LSI), 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:

Processor

Built-in The computer is equipped with an Intel®

processor. Mobile Intel® Celeron® M processor, which

incorporates a 512 KB level 2 cache memory. Mobile Intel® Celeron® M processor 1.2 GHz Mobile Intel® Celeron® M processor 1.3 GHz Mobile Intel® Celeron® M processor 1.4 GHz

Intel® Pentium® M processor, which incorporates a 1MB level 2 cache memory.

It also supports Enhanced Intel® SpeedStepTM technology.

Intel® Pentium® M processor 1.5 GHz Intel® Pentium® M processor 1.6 GHz Intel® Pentium® M processor 1.7 GHz Other Processors may be introduced in the

future.

Memory

Slots The slot accepts 256, 512 or 1,024 MB memory

modules, which can be installed in the two memory slots for a maximum of 2,048 MB system memory.

Video RAM Maximum 64 MB of RAM is provided for video

display.

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Power

Introduction

Battery pack Depending on the model you purchased, your

RTC battery The internal RTC battery backs up the Real Time

AC adaptor The universal AC adaptor provides power to the

computer is powered by one of the following rechargeable lithium-ion battery pack.

■ High Capacity battery pack (8800mAh)

■ Battery pack (4400mAh)

Clock and calendar.

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 from 100 to 240 volts; however, the output current varies among different models. Using the wrong model can damage your computer. Refer to the AC adaptor section in Chapter 2, The Grand Tour.

Disks

Hard disk drive Available in four sizes.

■ 30.0 billion bytes (27.94 GB)

■ 40.0 billion bytes (37.26 GB)

■ 60.0 billion bytes (55.88 GB)

■ 80.0 billion bytes (74.52 GB)

■ For the models, which are prepared for Hard Disk Recovery,

approximately 2GB disk space is reserved for recovery partition.

■ If you delete this recovery partition, it is not possible to perform the

procedures described in “Restoring the preinstalled software from the Recovery HDD”, Chapter 3.

■ In addition, if you use a third-party partitioning program to reconfigure

partitions on your hard disk, it may become impossible to re-setup your computer.

USB floppy disk drive (Optional)

Computers in this series can be configured with a fixed optical media drive. The available optical media drives are described below.

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Accommodates either 3 1/2" 1.44-megabyte or 720-kilobyte floppy disks. It connects to a USB port.

Introduction

DVD-ROM drive Some models are equipped with a full-size, DVD-

ROM drive module that lets you run either 12 cm (4.72") or 8 cm (3.15") CDs or 12cm(4.72") DVDs without using an adaptor. It runs DVD-ROMs at maximum 8 speed and CD-ROMs at maximum 24 speed. The drive supports the following formats:

■ DVD-ROM

■ DVD-Video

■ CD-DA

■ CD-Text

■ Photo CD™ (single/multi-session)

■ CD-ROM Mode 1, Mode 2

■ CD-ROM XA Mode 2 (Form1, Form2)

■ Enhanced CD (CD-EXTRA)

■ CD-G (Audio CD only)

■ Addressing Method 2

DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW drive

Some models are equipped with a full-size, DVDROM/CD-R/RW drive module that lets you run CD/DVDs without using an adaptor. It reads DVD-ROMs at maximum 8 speed and CD-ROMs at maximum 24 speed. It writes CD-R at up to 24 speed and CD-RW at up to 24 speed. This drive supports the same formats as the DVD-ROM drive.

■ CD-R

■ CD-RW

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Introduction

DVD-R/-RW drive Some models are equipped with a full- size DVD-

R/-RW drive module that lets you record data to rewritable CD/DVDs as well as run either 12cm (4.72") or 8cm (3.15") CDs/12cm(4.72") DVDs without using an adaptor. It reads DVD-ROMs at maximum 8 speed and CD-ROMs at maximum 24 speed. It writes CD-R at up to 16 speed, CDRW at up to 10 speed, DVD-R at maximum 2 speed and DVD-RW at single speed. This drive supports the same formats as the DVDROM&CD-R/RW drive.

■ DVD-R

■ DVD-RW

DVD Super Multi drive

Some models are equipped with a full-size DVD Super Multi drive module that lets you record data to rewritable CD/DVDs as well as run either 12cm (4.72") or 8cm (3.15") CD/DVDs without using an adaptor. It reads DVD-ROMs at maximum 8 speed and CD-ROMs at maximum 24 speed. It writes CD-R at up to 16 speed, CDRW at up to 8 speed, DVD-R at maximum 4 speed, DVD-RW at maximum 2 speed. DVD+R and DVD+RW at maximum 2.4 speed. DVDRAM at maximum 2 speed. This drive supports the same formats as the DVD-R/-RW drive.

■ DVD+R

■ DVD+RW

■ DVD-RAM

Display

The computer’s LCD panel supports high-resolution video graphics. The screen can be set at a wide range of viewing angles for maximum comfort and readability.

Built-in 14.1" XGA TFT screen or 15.0"XGA/SXGA+TFT

screen, 16 M colors, with one of the following resolutions:

■ XGA, 1024 horizontal × 768 vertical pixels

■ SXGA+, 1400 horizontal × 1050 vertical

pixels

Graphics controller Graphics controller maximizes display

performance. Refer to Display Controller and

Modes section in Appendix B for more

information.

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Keyboard

Introduction

Built-in 85 keys or 86 keys, compatible with IBM

enhanced keyboard, embedded numeric overlay,

dedicated cursor control, and keys. Refer to Chapter 5, The Keyboard, for details.

Pointing Device

Built-in Touch pad A Touch pad and control buttons in the palm rest

enable control of the on-screen pointer and scrolling of windows.

Ports

Parallel Parallel printer or other parallel device (ECP

compatible).

External monitor 15-pin, analog VGA port supports VESA DDC2B

compatible functions.

Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0)

Docking interface This port enables connection of an optional

The computer has Universal Serial Bus ports that comply with the USB 2.0 standard, which enables data transfer speeds 40 times faster than the USB 1.1 standard. (The ports also support USB 1.1.)

Advanced Port Replicator III described in the

Options section.

Slots

PC Card The PC Card slot accommodates a 5 mm Type II

card.

Multimedia

Sound system Windows sound system compatible sound

system provides microphone as well as jacks for an external microphone and headphone.

Headphone jack This jack outputs analog audio signals.

Microphone jack A 3.5 mm mini microphone jack enables

connection of a three-conductor mini jack for monaural microphone input.

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Communications

Introduction

Modem An internal modem provides capability for data

and fax communication. It supports V.90 (V.92). The speed of data transfer and fax depends on analog telephone line conditions. It has a modem jack for connecting to a telephone line. Both of V.90 and V.92 are supported only in USA, Canada, Australia, UK, France and Germany. Only V.90 is available in other regions.

LAN The computer has built-in support for Ethernet

LAN (10 megabits per second, 10BASE-T) and Fast Ethernet LAN (100 megabits per second, 100BASE-Tx).

Wireless LAN Some computers in this series are equipped with

a Wireless LAN mini-PCI card that is compatible with other LAN systems based on Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum / Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing radio technology that complies with the IEEE 802.11 Standard (Revision A, B or G), and Turbo Mode.

■ Automatic Transmit Rate Select mechanism

in the transmit range of 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9 and 6 Mbit/s. (Revision A/B, B/G, A/B/G combo type)

■ Automatic Transmit Rate Select mechanism

in the transmit range of 11, 5.5, 2 and 1 Mbit/ s. (Revision B)

■ Automatic Transmit Rate Select mechanism

in the transmit range of 108, 96, 72, 48, 36, 24, 18 and 12 Mbit/s. (Turbo Mode, Revision A/B/G combo type)

■ Frequency Channel Selection (5 GHz:

Revision A / 2.4 GHz: Revision B/G)

■ Roaming over multiple channels

■ Card Power Management

■ Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) data

encryption, based on 152 bit encryption algorithm. (Atheros module type) Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) data encryption, based on 128 bit encryption algorithm. (Intel module type)

■ Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) data

encryption, based on 256 bit encryption algorithm. (Atheros module type)

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Security

Introduction

Security lock slot Connects an optional security lock to anchor the

Software

Operating System Windows XP Professional operating system and

TOSHIBA Utilities A number of utilities and drivers are preinstalled

Plug and Play When you connect an external device to the

Special features

The following features are either unique to TOSHIBA computers or are advanced features, which make the computer more convenient to use.

TOSHIBA Console button

TOSHIBA Presentation button

Zoom out (-)/ Zoom in (+) button

Hot keys Key combinations let you quickly modify the

Display automatic power off

computer to a desk or other large object.

TOSHIBA Utilities and drivers preinstalled on the hard disk. Refer to the Software section at the front of this chapter.

to make your computer more convenient to use. Refer to the Utilities section in this chapter.

computer or when you install a component, Plug and Play capability enables the system to recognize the connection and make the necessary configurations automatically.

Press this button to launch an application automatically. The default is TOSHIBA Console.

Press this button to change internal display, external display, simultaneous display, or multimonitor display.

Press this button to reduce or enlarge the icon size on the desktop or the application window. Refer to the Hot keys section in Chapter 5, The Keyboard. Some models are equipped with these buttons.

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. Power is restored when any key is pressed. You can specify the time in the Monitor power off item of the Basic Setup tab in TOSHIBA Power Saver.

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Introduction

HDD automatic power off

This feature automatically cuts off power to the hard disk drive when it is not accessed for a time specified. Power is restored when the hard disk is accessed. You can specify the time in the HDD power off item of the Basic Setup tab in TOSHIBA Power Saver.

System automatic Standby/Hibernation

This feature automatically shuts down the system in Standby Mode or Hibernation Mode when there is no input or hardware access for a time specified. You can specify the time and select either System Standby or System Hibernation in the System Standby and System item of the Basic Setup tab in TOSHIBA Power Saver.

Keypad overlay A ten-key pad is integrated into the keyboard.

Refer to the Keypad overlay section in Chapter 5, The Keyboard, for instructions on using the keypad overlay.

Power on password Two levels of password security, supervisor and

user, are available to prevent unauthorized access to your computer.

Instant security A hot key function blanks the screen and disables

the computer, providing data security.

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. You can monitor remaining battery capacity. Use the Battery remaining item in TOSHIBA Power Saver.

Battery save mode This feature lets you save battery power. You can

specify the Power Save Mode in the Profile item in TOSHIBA Power Saver.

Panel power on/off This feature turns power to the computer off

when the display panel is closed and turns it back on when the panel is opened. You can specify the setting in the When I close the lid item of the Setup Action tab in TOSHIBA Power Saver.

Low battery automatic hibernation

When battery power is exhausted to the point that computer operation cannot be continued, the system automatically enters Hibernation and shuts down. You can specify the setting in the Setup Action tab in TOSHIBA Power Saver.

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Introduction

Heat dispersal 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. Use the Fan item of the Basic Setup tab in TOSHIBA Power Saver.

■ 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.

Hibernation This feature lets you turn off the power without

exiting from your software. The contents of main memory are saved to the hard disk, when you turn on the power again, you can continue working right where you left off. Refer to the

Turning off the power section in Chapter 3,

Getting Started, for details.

Standby 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.

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Utilities

Introduction

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 readme.txt files.

TOSHIBA Console TOSHIBA Console is a graphical user interface

that provides easy access to help and services. It is the function launched by the TOSHIBA Console button.

TOSHIBA Power Saver

HW Setup This program lets you customize your hardware

TOSHIBA Controls This utility have a section to let you do the

DVD Video Player The DVD Video Player is used to play DVD-

TOSHIBA Zooming Utility

RecordNow! Basic for TOSHIBA

To access this power saving management program, click the Control Panel and select the TOSHIBA Power Saver icon.

settings according to the way you work with your computer and the peripherals you use. To start the utility, click the Windows Start button and click Control Panel. In the Control Panel, select the TOSHIBA HW Setup icon.

following: Buttons: Assign applications to the Internet

button (default setting is the browser) and to the TOSHIBA Console button (default setting is the TOSHIBA Console).

Video. It has an on-screen interface and functions. Click Start, point to All Programs, point to InterVideo WinDVD 5, then click InterVideo WinDVD 5.

This utility allows you to enlarge or reduce the icon size on the desktop or the application window.

You can create CD/DVDs in several formats including audio CDs that can be played on a standard stereo CD player and data CD/DVDs to store the files and folders on your hard disk drive. This software can be used on a model with DVDROM&CD-R/RW drive, DVD-R/-RW drive and DVD Super Multi drive.

DLA for TOSHIBA DLA (Drive Letter Access) is the packet writing

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software which provides the function which writes files and/or folders to DVD+RW, DVD-RW or CDRW disc via a drive letter like a floppy disk or other removable disks.

Introduction

TOSHIBA PC DiagnosticTool

The TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool displays basic configuration information and allows some of the built-in devices to be tested. You can boot the TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool from the menu bar as follows

[Start] - [All Programs] - [TOSHIBA] -[Utilities] [PC Diagnostic Tool]

TOSHIBA ConfigFree ConfigFree is a suite of utilities to allow easy

control of communication device and network connections. ConfigFree also allows you to find communication problems and create profiles for easy switching between location and communication networks.

You can boot ConfigFree from the menu bar as follows.

[Start] - [All Programs] - [TOSHIBA] - [Networking] - [ConfigFree]

TOSHIBA Touch pad On/Off Utility

Pressing Fn + F9 in a Windows environment enables or disables the Touch pad function. When you press these hot keys, the current setting will change and be displayed as an icon.

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Options

Introduction

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 A 256, 512 or 1,024 MB memory module

(PC2100 / PC2700 DDR) can easily be installed in the computer.

Battery pack An additional battery pack can be purchased

from your TOSHIBA dealer. Use it as a spare or replacement.

■ High Capacity battery pack (8800mAh)

■ Battery pack (4400mAh)

AC adaptor 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.

Battery charger The battery charger lets you charge extra

Security lock A slot is available to attach a security cable to the

USB floppy disk kit A 3 1/2" floppy disk drive accommodates 1.44-

Advanced Port Replicator III

The TECRA A2 does not support the DVI and i.LINK ports on the Advanced Port Replicator.

batteries outside the computer.

computer to deter theft.

megabyte or 720-kilobyte floppy disk. It connects to a USB port. (You cannot format 720-kilobyte floppy disks on Windows XP, but you can use previously formatted disks.)

The Advanced Port Replicator III provides the ports available on the computer in addition to separate PS/2 mouse and PS/2 keyboard ports, a digital visual interface (DVI) port, i.LINK™ (IEEE1394) port, line-in jack and line-out jack, External monitor port, Universal Serial Bus port (USB2.0) × 4, LAN jack, Modem jack.

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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.

System indicators

Chapter 2

Display latch

Front of the computer with display closed

System indicators

Display latch This latch secures the LCD panel in its closed

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

position. Slide the latch to open the display.

Left side

The figure below shows the computer’s left side.

Cooling vents

Wireless communication switch indicator

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PC Card slot

Security lock

External monitor port

The left side of the computer

USB port

This 15-pin port lets you connect an external video display.

Wireless communication switch

Cooling vents Cooling vents help prevent the CPU from

overheating.

Do not to block the cooling vents. Also ensure that foreign objects are kept out of the vents as items such as pins or similar objecst can damage the computer’s circuitry.

Wireless communication switch

Wireless communication switch indicator

Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) port

Slide this switch to the left to turn off Wireless LAN functions. Slide it to the right to turn on the functions (Some models are not equipped with Wireless LAN).

The Wireless Communication switch indicator glows orange when the Wireless LAN function is on (Wireless LAN model or Wireless LAN ready model only).

A Universal Serial Bus port is on the left side. The port comply with the USB 2.0 standard, which enables data transfer speeds 40 times faster than the USB 1.1 standard (The ports also support USB 1.1.).

Keep foreign objects out of the USB connectors. A pin or similar object can damage the computer’s circuitry.

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Operation of all functions of all USB devices has not been confirmed. Some functions might not execute properly.

PC Card slot A PC Card slot can accommodate a 5 mm Type II

Keep foreign objects out of the PC Card slot. A pin or similar object can damage the computer’s circuitry.

Security lock A security cable attaches to this slot. The

Right side

The figure below shows the computer’s right side.

Headphone jack

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card. The slot supports 16-bit PC Cards and CardBus PC Cards.

optional security cable anchors your computer to a desk or other large object to deter theft.

Microphone jack

DC IN 15V jack

Volume control

Fixed Optical media drive

The right side of the computer

USB port

Volume control Use this dial to adjust the volume of the stereo

speakers and the stereo headphones.

Headphone jack This jack outputs analog audio signals.

Microphone jack A 3.5 mm mini microphone jack enables

connection of a three-conductor mini jack for monaural microphone input.

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DC IN 15V

Fixed Optical media drive

The computer is configured with a full-size optical media drive module that lets you run either 12 cm (4.72") or 8 cm (3.15") disks without using an adaptor. Refer to the Fixed Optical media drive section in this chapter for technical specifications on each drive and to Chapter 4, Operating Basics, for information on using the drive and caring for disks.

The following drives are available:

■ DVD-ROM drive

■ DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW drive

■ DVD-R/-RW drive

■ DVD Super Multi drive

Universal Serial Bus

A Universal Serial Bus port is on the right side. Refer to left side section, for details.

(USB 2.0) port

DC IN 15V jack The AC adaptor connects to this socket. Use only

the model of AC adaptor that comes with the computer. Using the wrong adaptor can damage your computer.

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Backside

The figure below shows the computer’s back panel.

LAN active indicator (orange)

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Link indicator (green)

Ether

Parallel port

Modem jack

The backside of the computer

LAN jack

Parallel port This Centronics-compatible, 25-pin parallel port

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

Modem jack In areas where an internal modem is installed as

standard equipment, there is a modem jack that lets you use a modular cable to connect the modem directly to a telephone line.

■ In case of a lightning storm, unplug the modem cable from the

telephone jack.

■ Do not connect the modem to a digital telephone line. A digital line will

damage the modem.

LAN jack This jack lets you connect to a LAN. The adaptor

has built-in support for Ethernet LAN (10 megabits per second, 10BASE-T) and Fast Ethernet LAN (100 megabits per second, 100BASE-Tx). The LAN has two indicators. Refer to Chapter 4, Operating Basics, for details.

Link indicator (green)

This indicator glows green when the computer is connected to a LAN and the LAN is functioning properly.

LAN active indicator (orange)

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This indicator glows orange when data is being exchanged between the computer and the LAN.

Underside

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

Battery release latch (1)

Memory module cover

Battery pack

The underside of the computer

Notches

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Battery release latch (2)

Docking interface

Battery release latch (1)

Battery release latch (2)

Slide this lock to release the battery pack for removal.

Slide and hold this latch to release the battery pack for removal.

For detailed information on removing the battery packs, refer to Chapter 6, Power and Power-Up

Modes.

Battery pack The battery pack powers the computer when the

AC adaptor is not connected. For detailed information on the battery pack, refer to Chapter 6, Power and Power-Up Modes.

Notches Notches on the computer engage hooks on the

Advanced Port Replicator III to hold the connection securely.

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Docking interface This port enables connection of an optional

Advanced Port Replicator III described in Chapter 8, Optional Devices.

Memory module cover

This cover protects one memory module sockets

- one or no module is preinstalled. Another memory module is under the keyboard. Refer to the Memory expansion section in Chapter 8, Optional Devices.

Front with the display open

This section shows the front of the computer with the display open. Refer to the appropriate illustration for details. To open the display, slide the display latch on the front of the display and lift up. Position the display at a comfortable viewing angle.

Display hinge

LCD Sensor switch (Not shown)

Stereo speaker (Left)

Power button

TOSHIBA Console button

TOSHIBA Presentation button

Display screen

Stereo speaker (Right)

Zoom in (+) button

Zoom out (-) button

Touch pad

Touch pad control buttons

The front of the computer with the display open

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Display hinge The display hinge holds the display screen at

easy-to-view angles.

Display screen The LCD displays high-contrast text and

graphics. The computer’s LCD consists of up to 1024 × 768 pixels or 1400 × 1050 pixels. Refer to

Display Controller and Modes section in

Appendix B. When the computer operates on 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.

Stereo speakers The speakers emit sound generated by your

software as well as audio alarms, such as low battery condition, generated by the system.

Touch pad control buttons

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

Touch pad A Touch pad located in the center of the palm

rest is used to control the on-screen pointer. Refer to the Using the Touch pad section in Chapter 4, Operating Basics.

TOSHIBA Presentation button

Press this button to change internal display, simultaneous display, or multi-monitor display.

The default setting is the simultaneous display on LCD and CRT with resolution of 1024 × 768. When you press this button twice, the display mode returns to single display on LCD only. Setting of multi-monitor display in Windows XP, PC changes its display mode to the multi-monitor display on LCD and CRT. You can also return to single display by pressing this button twice.

The setting of TOSHIBA Presentation button can be changed through the property of TOSHIBA Console. Display mode is changed to the multimonitor display by selecting "Different Image" (Windows XP only) or to the simultaneous display on internal and external display by selecting "Same Image".

TOSHIBA Console button

Press this button to launch an application automatically.

The default is TOSHIBA Console.

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Zoom out (-) button *Zoom out (-) button is provided with some

models. Press this button to reduce the icon size on the

desktop or the application window. Refer to the

Hot keys section in Chapter 5, The keyboard.

Zoom in (+) button *Zoom in (+) button is provided with some

models. Press this button to enlarge the icon size on the

desktop or the application window. Refer to the

Hot keys section in Chapter 5, The keyboard.

Power button Press the power button to turn the computer’s

power on and off.

LCD Sensor switch This switch senses when the LCD panel is closed

or opened and activates the Panel Power Off/On feature. When you close the panel the computer enters Hibernation Mode and shuts down. When you open the panel the computer starts in Hibernation Mode. Use the TOSHIBA Power Saver Utility to enable or disable this feature. The default is “enabled”. Refer to the TOSHIBA Power Saver Utility and Panel Power Off/On items in Chapter 1, Introduction, for details on settings.

Do not put a magnetic object close to the switch. The computer will automatically enter Hibernation Mode and shut down even if the Panel Power Off features is disabled.

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System indicators

DC IN 15V Power Battery Built-in HDD

DC IN 15V The DC IN 15V indicator glows green when DC

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

Power The Power indicator glows green when the

Battery The Battery indicator shows the condition of the

Built-in HDD The Built-in HDD indicator glows green when

computer is on. If you select Standby from Shut Down Windows, this indicator flashes orange

(one second on, two seconds off) while the computer shuts down.

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.

the computer is accessing the hard disk.

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Keyboard indicators

The figures below show the positions of the keypad overlay indicators and the Caps Lock indicator.

When the F10 key indicator glows the keypad overlay lets you control the cursor.

When the F11 key indicator glows the keypad overlay lets you enter numbers.

Arrow Mode indicator

When the Caps Lock indicator glows the keyboard is in all-caps mode.

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Numeric Mode indicator

Caps Lock indicator

Caps Lock This indicator glows green when the alphabet

keys are locked in uppercase.

Arrow mode When the Arrow mode indicator lights green,

you can use the keypad overlay (gray labeled keys) as cursor keys. Refer to the Keypad

overlay section in Chapter 5, The Keyboard.

Numeric mode You can use the keypad overlay (gray labeled

keys) for numeric input when the Numeric mode indicator lights green. Refer to the Keypad

overlay section in Chapter 5, The Keyboard.

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USB floppy disk drive (optional)

An optional 3 1/2" floppy disk drive accommodates 1.44-megabyte or 720kilobyte floppy disks. It connects to the USB port.

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Disk-In-Use Indicator

Floppy disk slot

USB floppy disk drive

Eject button

This indicator lights when the floppy disk is being accessed.

Floppy disk slot Insert a floppy disk in this slot.

Eject button When a floppy disk is fully seated in the drive, the

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

Check the Disk-In-Use indicator when you use the floppy disk drive. Do not press the eject button or turn off the computer while the light is glowing. Doing so could destroy data and damage the floppy disk or the drive.

■ The external floppy disk drive should be placed on a flat, horizontal

surface when in use. Do not set the drive on an incline greater than 20 while it is operating.

■ Do not set anything on top of the floppy disk drive.

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Fixed optical media drives

One of the following optical media drives is installed in the computer: DVDROM, DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW, DVD-R/-RW, DVD Super Multi drives. An ATAPI interface controller is used for CD/DVD-ROM operation. When the computer is accessing a CD/DVD, an indicator on the drive glows.

Region codes for DVD drives and media

CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW, DVD-R/-RW, DVD Super Multi drives and media are manufactured according to the specifications of six marketing regions. When you purchase DVD-Video, 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,

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Writable discs

This section describes the types of writable CD/DVD discs. Check the specifications for your drive for the type of discs it can write. Use RecordNow! to write compact discs. Refer to Chapter 4, Operating Basics.

CDs

■ CD-R discs can be written only once. The recorded data cannot be

erased or changed.

■ CD-RW discs can be recorded more than once. Use either 1, 2, or 4

multi speed CD-RW discs or high-speed 4- to 10-speed discs. The write speed of the ultra-speed CD-RW discs (Ultra-speed is DVD-ROM&CDR/RW drive only) is maximum 24-speed.

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DVDs

■ DVD-R discs can be written only once. The recorded data cannot be

erased or changed.

■ DVD-RW discs can be recorded more than once.

■ DVD-RAM discs can be recorded more than once.

■ DVD+R discs can be written only once. The recorded data cannot be

erased or changed.

■ DVD+RW discs can be recorded more than once.

Formats

The drives support the following formats:

■ DVD-ROM

■ CD-DA

■ Photo CD

■ CD-ROM XA Mode 2 (Form1,

Form2)

■ CD-G (Audio CD only)

(single/multi-session)

■ DVD-Video

■ CD-Text

■ CD-ROM Mode 1, Mode 2

■ Enhanced CD (CD-EXTRA)

■ Addressing Method 2

DVD-ROM drive

The full-size DVD-ROM drive module lets you run either 12 cm (4.72") or 8 cm (3.15") CD/DVDs without using an adaptor.

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The read speed is slower at the center of a disc and faster at the outer edge.

DVD read 8 speed (maximum) CD read 24 speed (maximum)

DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW drive

The full-size DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW drive module lets you record data to rewritable CDs as well as run either 12 cm (4.72") or 8 cm (3.15") CD/DVDs without using an adaptor.

The read speed is slower at the center of a disc and faster at the outer edge.

DVD read 8 speed (maximum) CD read 24 speed (maximum) CD-R write 24 speed (maximum) CD-RW write 24 speed (maximum, Ultra speed media)

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DVD-R/-RW drive

The full- size DVD-R/-RW drive module lets you record data to rewritable CD/DVDs as well as run either 12 cm (4.72") or 8 cm (3.15") CD/DVDs without using an adaptor.

The read speed is slower at the center of a disc and faster at the outer edge.

DVD read 8 speed (maximum) DVD-R write 2 speed DVD-RW write 1 speed CD read 24 speed (maximum) CD-R write 16 speed (maximum) CD-RW write 10 speed (maximum, high-speed media)

DVD Super Multi drive

The full-size DVD Super Multi drive module lets you record data to rewritable CD/DVDs as well as run either 12 cm (4.72") or 8 cm (3.15") CD/ DVDs without using an adaptor.

The read speed is slower at the center of a disc and faster at the outer edge.

DVD read 8 speed (maximum) DVD-R write 4 speed (maximum) DVD-RW write 2 speed (maximum) DVD+R write 2.4 speed (maximum) DVD+RW write 2.4 speed (maximum) DVD-RAM write 2 speed (maximum) CD read 24 speed (maximum) CD-R write 16 speed (maximum) CD-RW write 8 speed (maximum, high-speed media)

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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 a frequency of either 50 or 60 hertz, enabling you to use the computer in almost any country/region.

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

■ Use only the AC adaptor that came with the computer or an equivalent

■ Use only the AC Adapter supplied with your computer or an equivalent

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The AC adaptor

optional adaptor. Use of the wrong adaptor could damage your computer. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage in such case.

adapter that is compatible. Use of any incompatible adapter or other types of AC Adapters may have a different voltage which could cause damage to your computer, computer failure and/or possible data loss. Toshiba assumes no liability for any damage, computer failure and/or data loss caused by use of an incompatible adapter.

Use only the AC adaptor supplied as an accessory. Other AC adaptors have different voltage and terminal polarities and use of them may produce heat and smoke or even result in fire or rupture.

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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

Be sure also to read the Safety Instruction Manual. This guide, which is included with the computer, explains product liability.

■ Installing the battery pack

■ Connecting the AC adaptor

■ Opening the display

■ Turning on the power

■ Windows XP setup

■ Turning off the power

■ Restarting the computer

■ Creating recovery media

■ Restoring the preinstalled software from the HDD

■ Restoring the preinstalled software from the Recovery Media

Chapter 3

All users should be sure to read the section Windows XP setup.

Setting up your work space

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

■ Seating and posture

■ Lighting

■ Work habits

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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 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).

■ Some components in the computer, including data storage media, can

be damaged by magnets. Do not place the computer near magnetic objects or bring magnetic objects close to the computer. Be careful of objects, such as stereo speakers, that produce strong magnetic fields during operation. Also, be careful with metal objects, such as bracelets, which can be inadvertently magnetized.

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

■ Leave ample ventilation room for the fan. Do not block the vents.

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Placement of the 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 eyestrain.

■ 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 maximize 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 to the figure below.

Below eye level

90°angles

Foot rest

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 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 eyestrain.

■ 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.

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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 workday. 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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Installing the battery pack

To install a battery, follow the steps below.

■ 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.

■ Do not touch the latch while holding the computer. Or you may get

injured by the dropped battery by unintentional release of the latch.

■ Please do not push the power button before installing the battery pack.

1. Turn the computer’s power off.

2. Disconnect all cables connected to the computer.

3. Insert the battery pack.

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4. Secure the battery pack release latch(1). Check the battery lock was

changed to the lock position.

Battery release latch(1)

Securing the battery pack

Battery pack

Refer to Removing the battery pack section in Chapter 6, Power and Power-Up Modes for removing the battery pack.

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 from 100 to 240 volts and 50 or 60 hertz. For details on using the AC adaptor to charge the battery pack, refer to Chapter 6, Power and Power-Up Modes.

Use only the AC adaptor supplied as an accessory. Other AC adaptors have different voltage and terminal polarities and use of them may produce heat and smoke or even result in fire or rupture.

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■ Use only the AC adaptor supplied with your computer or an equivalent

adaptor that is compatible. Use of any incompatible adaptor could damage your computer. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by use of an incompatible adaptor.

■ When you connect the AC adaptor to the computer, always follow the

steps in the exact order as described in the User’s Manual. Connecting the power cable to a live electrical outlet should be the last step otherwise the adaptor DC output plug could hold an electrical change and cause an electrical shock or minor bodily injury when touched. As a general safety precaution, avoid touching any metal parts.

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 DC IN 15V jack on the

right side of the computer.

DC IN 15V jack

Connecting the adaptor to the computer

3. Plug the power cord into a live wall outlet. The Battery and DC IN 15V

indicators on the front of the computer should glow.

Opening the display

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

1. Slide the display latch on the front of the computer to the right.

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2. While holding down the palm rest with one hand so that the main body

is not raised, lift the panel slowly. Adjust the angle of the panel to provide optimal clarity.

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

Turning on the power

This section describes how to turn on the power.

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Display latch

Opening the display

After you turn on the power for the first time, do not turn it off until you have set up the operating system. Refer to the section Windows XP setup.

1. If an optional external floppy disk drive is connected, make sure it is

empty. If a floppy disk is in the drive, press the eject button and remove the floppy disk.

2. Open the display.

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

Power button

Turning on the power

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Windows XP setup

When you first turn on the power, the computer’s initial screen is the Microsoft Windows XP Professional Startup Screen Logo.

Follow the on-screen directions.

Turning off the power

The power can be turned off in one of the following modes: Shut down (Boot), Hibernation or Standby Mode.

Shut Down mode (Boot mode)

When you turn off the power in Shut Down mode no data is saved and the computer will boot to the operating system’s main screen.

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

2. Make sure all disk (disc) activity has stopped, then remove the CD/

DVDs or diskette.

Make sure the Built-in HDD and CD/DVD-in-use indicators are off. If you turn off the power while a disk (disc) is being accessed, you can lose data or damage the disk (disc).

3. Click start then click Turn Off Computer. From the Turn Off

Computer menu select Tur n Off .

4. Turn off the power to any peripheral devices.

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

Hibernation Mode

The hibernation feature saves the contents of memory to the hard disk when the computer is turned off. The next time the computer is turned on, the previous state is restored. The hibernation feature does not save the status of peripheral devices.

■ Save your data. While entering Hibernation Mode, the computer saves

the contents of memory to the HDD. However, for safety sake, it is best to save your data manually.

■ Data will be lost if you remove the battery or disconnect the AC adaptor

before the save is completed. Wait for the Disk indicator to go out.

■ Do not install or remove a memory module while the computer is in

Hibernation Mode. Data will be lost.

Benefits of hibernation

The hibernation feature provides the following benefits:

■ Saves data to the hard disk when the computer automatically shuts

down because of a low battery.

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For the computer to shut down in Hibernation Mode, the hibernation feature must be enabled in two places: the Hibernate tab in Power Options and Setup Action tab in TOSHIBA Power Saver.

Otherwise, the computer will shut down in Standby Mode. If battery power becomes depleted, data saved in Standby Mode will be lost.

■ You can return to your previous working environment immediately when

you turn on the computer.

■ Saves power by shutting down the system when the computer receives

no input or hardware access for the duration set by the System hibernate feature.

■ You can use the panel power off feature.

Starting Hibernation

You can also enable Hibernation by pressing Fn + F4. Refer to Chapter 5,

The Keyboard, for details.

To enter Hibernation Mode, follow the steps below.

1. Click start.

2. Select Turn Off Computer.

3. Open the Turn Off Computer dialog box. Hibernate is not displayed.

4. Press the Shift key. The Standby item will change to Hibernate.

5. Select Hibernate.

Automatic Hibernation

The computer will enter Hibernate Mode automatically when you press the power button or close the lid. First, however, make the appropriate settings according to the steps below.

1. Open the Control Panel.

2. Open Performance and Maintenance and open Power Options.

3. Select the Hibernate window in the Power Options Properties,

select the Enable hibernation check box and click the Apply button.

4. Open TOSHIBA Power Saver.

5. Select the Setup Action window.

6. Enable the desired Hibernation settings for When I slide the power

button and When I close the lid.

7. Click the OK button.

Data save in Hibernation Mode

When you turn off the power in Hibernation Mode, the computer takes a moment to save current memory data to the hard disk. During this time, the Disk indicator will light.

After you turn off the computer and memory is saved to the hard disk, turn off the power to any peripheral devices.

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

Standby Mode

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.

■ When the AC adaptor is connected, the computer will go into Standby

Mode according to the settings in the TOSHIBA Power Saver utility.

■ To restore operation from Standby Mode, press the power button or

press any key. The latter action works only if Wake-up on Keyboard is enabled in HW Setup.

■ If the computer automatically enters Standby Mode while a network

application is active, the application might not be restored when the computer wakes up from Standby.

■ To prevent the computer from automatically entering Standby Mode,

disable Standby in TOSHIBA Power Saver. That action, however, will nullify the computer’s Energy Star compliance.

■ Before entering Standby Mode, be sure to save your data.

■ Do not install or remove a memory module while the computer is in

Standby Mode. The computer or the module could be damaged.

■ Do not remove the battery pack while the computer is in Standby Mode

(unless the computer is connected to an AC power source). Data in memory will be lost.

■ If you carry the computer on board an aircraft or into a hospital, be sure

to shut down the computer in Hibernation Mode or in shutdown mode to avoid radio signal interference.

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Benefits of Standby

The standby feature provides the following benefits:

■ Restores the previous working environment more rapidly than does

hibernation.

■ Saves power by shutting down the system when the computer receives

no input or hardware access for the duration set by the System Standby feature.

■ You can use the panel power off feature.

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Executing Standby

You can also enable Standby by pressing Fn + F3. Refer to Chapter 5, The

Keyboard, for details.

You can enter Standby Mode in one of three ways:

1. Click Start, click Turn Off Computer and click Stand by.

2. Close the display panel. This feature must be enabled. Refer to the

Setup Action tab in TOSHIBA Power Saver Utility described in the Control Panel. Open Performance and Maintenance and open TOSHIBA Power

Saver.

3. Press the power button. This feature must be enabled. Refer to the

Setup Action tab in TOSHIBA Power Saver Utility described in the Control Panel.

When you turn the power back on, you can continue where you left when you shut down the computer.

■ When the computer is shut down in Standby Mode, the power indicator

flashes orange.

■ If you are operating the computer on battery power, you can lengthen

the operating time by shutting down in Hibernation Mode. Standby Mode consumes more power.

Standby limitations

Standby will not function under the following conditions:

■ Power is turned back on immediately after shutting down.

■ Memory circuits are exposed to static electricity or electrical noise.

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 three ways to reset the computer system:

1. Click start then click Turn off computer. From the Turn off

computer menu select Restart.

2. Press Ctrl + Alt + Del to display the Windows Task Manager, then

select Shutdown and Restart.

3. Press the power button and hold it down for five seconds. Wait 10 to 15

seconds, then turn the power on again by pressing the power button.

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Restoring preinstalled software

Some models are prepared for Hard Disk Recovery. These models will come without a Product Recovery optical media and a Tools & Utilities CD ROM. You can restore the preinstalled software depending on the model you purchased.

Restoring from the Product Recovery Media

For models only with a bundled Product Recovery optical media.

If preinstalled files are damaged, use the Product Recovery disk 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 disk in the optical media drive and turn off

the computer’s power.

2. Hold down the F12 key and turn on the power. When In Touch with

Tomorrow TOSHIBA appears, release the F12 key.

3. Use the left or right cursor key to select the CD-ROM/DVD-ROM icon in

the display menu. For details, refer to the Boot Priority section in Chapter 7, HW Setup and Passwords.

4. Follow the on-screen instructions.

5. If your computer came with additonal software installed, this software

can not be recovered from the Product Recovery disk. Re-install these applications (e.g. Works Suite, DVD Player, Games, etc.) separately from other media.

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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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Restoring from Recovery HDD

For models only with Recovery HDD installed.

If preinstalled files are damaged, use the Recovery HDD installation to restore them.

Create Optical Recovery Discs

A recovery image of your computer is stored on the hard disk. You may use this image to create CD or DVD recovery discs using the following steps:

1. Select either blank CDs or DVD media.

2. The Recovery Disc Creator Launcher application will allow you to

choose a type of media to create recovery CDs/DVD including: CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R and DVD+RW.

Some media may not be compatible with the Optical Drive of your computer. Please verify your Optical Drive supports the blank media you choose.

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3. Turn on your computer to open Windows XP.

4. Insert the (first) blank media into the tray of the Optical Drive.

5. Double click the Recovery Disc Creator Launcher icon on the Windows

XP desktop, or Select the application from Start Menu.

6. After Recovery Disc Creator starts, select the type of media and the title

you wish to copy to the media then click the Burn button.

If your Optical Drive can only write to CDs, select "CD" as the "Type" on Recovery Disc Creator. If your Optical Drive of your computer can write to either CD or DVDs, select the one you are using as the "Type" on Recovery Disc Creator.

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Restoring the preinstalled software from the Recovery HDD

About 2GB of hard disk space is reserved for recovery partition. When re-setting up your hard disk, do not change, delete or add partitions.

Otherwise, parts of the Recovery HDD or operating system may be destroyed.

In addition, if you use a third-party partitioning program to reconfigure partitions on your hard disk, it may become impossible to re-setup your computer.

1. Turn off your computer.

2. While holding down “0” (zero) key on the keyboard, turn on your

computer.

3. A menu appears. Press the "1" key on the keyboad to restore the

original configration as purchased. Press the "2" key to keep your current partitions intact and restore. Press the "3" key to specify partitions and restore.

4. Follow the on-screen instructions.

Restoring the preinstalled software from your created Recovery Media

If preinstalled files are damaged, use your created Recovery Media or Recovery HDD to restore them. 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.

1. Load the Recovery Media in the optical media drive and turn off the

computer's power.

2. Hold down the F12 key and turn on the power. When In Touch with

Tomorrow TOSHIBA appears, release the F12 key.

3. Use the left or right cursor key to select the CD-ROM icon in the display

menu. For details, refer to the Boot Priority section in Chapter 7, HW Setup and Passwords.

4. A menu appears. Press the "1" key on the keyboard to restore all hard

disk. Press the "2" key to Restore drive C:. Press the "3" key to restore the Recovery HDD partition.

5. Follow the on-screen instructions.

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Operating Basics

This chapter gives information on basic operations including using the Touch pad, the optional USB floppy disk drive, optical media drives, Sound System, modem, the wireless communication and LAN. It also provides tips on caring for your computer and on heat dispersal.

Using the Touch pad

To use the Touch pad, simply touch and move your finger tip across it in the direction you want the on-screen pointer to go.

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Touch pad

Touch pad control buttons

Touch pad and Touch pad control buttons

Two buttons below the keyboard are used like the buttons on a mouse pointer. Press the left button to select a menu item or to manipulate text or graphics designated by the pointer. Press the right button to display a menu or other function depending on the software you are using.

Do not press on the Touch pad too hard or press a sharp object such as a ball point pen against the Touch pad. The Touch pad could be damaged.

For some functions, you can tap the Touch pad instead of pressing a control button.

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Click: Tap the Touch pad once Double-click: Tap the Touch pad twice Drag and drop:

1. Hold down the left control button and move the cursor to drag the item you want to move.

2. Lift your finger to drop the item where you want it. Scroll: Vertical: Move your finger up or down the right edge of the Touch pad. Horizontal: Move your finger left or right along the bottom edge of the

Touch pad.

Using the USB floppy disk drive (optional)

An optional 3 1/2" floppy disk drive connects to the computer’s USB port. It accommodates 1.44-megabyte or 720-kilobyte floppy disks. Refer to Chapter 2, The Grand Tour, for more information.

Connecting 3 1/2" floppy disk drive

To connect the drive, plug the floppy disk drive connector into a USB port. Refer to the figure below.

Make sure the connector is right side up and properly aligned with the socket. Do not try to force the connection; doing so can damage the connecting pins.

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Connecting the USB floppy disk drive

If you connect the floppy disk drive after turning on the computer, it will take about 10 seconds for the computer to recognize the drive. Do not disconnect and reconnect before 10 seconds has elapsed.

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Disconnecting 3 1/2" floppy disk drive

When you have finished using the floppy disk drive, follow the procedures below to disconnect it:

1. Wait for the indicator light to go out to make sure all floppy disk activity

has stopped.

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

2. Click the Safety Remove Hardware icon on the Task Bar.

3. Click floppy disk drive.

4. Pull the floppy disk drive connector out of the USB port.

Using optical media drives

The text and illustrations in this section refer primarily to the optical DVDROM drive. However, operation is the same for all other optical media drives. The full-size drive provides high-performance execution of CD/ DVD-ROM-based programs. You can run either 12 cm (4.72") or 8 cm (3.15") CD/DVDs without an adaptor. An ATAPI interface controller is used for CD/DVD-ROM operation. When the computer is accessing a CD/DVDROM, an indicator on the drive glows.

Use the WinDVD 5 application to view DVD-Video discs.

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If you have a DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW drive, refer also to the Writing CDs on

DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW drive section for precautions on writing to CDs.

If you have a DVD-R/-RW drive, refer also to the Writing CD/DVDs on

DVD-R/-RW drive section for precautions on writing to CD/DVDs.

If you have a DVD Super Multi drive, refer also to the Writing CD/DVDs on

DVD Super Multi drive section for precautions on writing to CD/DVDs.

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Loading discs

To load CD/DVDs, follow the steps below and refer to the figures.

1. a. When the power is on, press the DVD-ROM eject button to open the drawer slightly.

Eject button

Pressing the DVD-ROM eject button

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

ROM drive’s power is off. If the power is off, you can open the drawer by inserting a slender object (about 15 mm) such as a straightened paper clip into the eject hole just to the right of the eject button.

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15mm

Diameter 1.0mm

Manual release with the eject hole

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

Pulling the drawer open

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3. Lay the CD/DVD, label side up, in the drawer.

Inserting a CD/DVD

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

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

■ 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.

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

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

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

Closing the DVD-ROM drawer

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Removing discs

To remove the CD/DVD, follow the steps below and refer to figure below.

Do not press the eject button while the computer is accessing the DVDROM drive. Wait for the optical media drive indicator to go out before you open the drawer. Also, if the CD/DVD is spinning when you open the drawer, wait for it to stop before you remove it.

1. To pop the drawer partially open, press the eject button. Gently pull the drawer out until it is fully opened.

■ When the drawer pops open slightly, wait a moment to make sure the

CD/DVD has stopped spinning before pulling the drawer fully open.

■ Turn off the power before you use the eject hole. If the CD/DVD is

spinning when you open the drawer, the CD/DVD could fly off the spindle and cause injury.

2. The CD/DVD extends slightly over the sides of the drawer so you can hold it. Hold the CD/DVD gently and lift it out.

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Removing a CD/DVD

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

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Writing CDs on DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW drive

Depending on the type of drive installed, you may be able to write CDs. The DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW drive lets you write as well as read CD-ROMs. Observe the precautions in this section to ensure the best performance for writing CDs. For information on loading and unloading CDs refer to the Using optical media drive section.

CD-R discs can be written to only once. CD-RW discs can be rewritten many times.

Before writing or rewriting

Please observe the following points when you write or rewrite the data.

■ We recommend the following manufacturers of CD-R and CD-RW

media. Media quality can affect write or rewrite success rates.

CD-R: TAIYO YUDEN CO., LTD.

Mitsui Chemicals Inc. MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION RICOH Co., Ltd. Hitachi Maxell Ltd.

CD-RW: MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION

RICOH Co., Ltd.

*For the special media listed below, the following manufacturers are recommended.

■ Multi-Speed and High-Speed CD-ROM:

MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION, RICOH Co., Ltd.

■ Ultra-Speed CD-ROM:

MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION

TOSHIBA has confirmed the operation of CD-R and CD-RW media of the manufacturers above. Operation of other media cannot be guaranteed.

■ CD-RW can generally be rewritten about 1,000 times. However, the

actual number of rewrites is affected by the quality of the media and the way it is used.

■ Be sure to connect the AC adaptor when you write or rewrite.

■ Be sure to close all other software programs except the writing

software.

■ Do not run software such as a screen saver which can put a heavy load

on the CPU.

■ Operate the computer at full power. Do not use power-saving features.

■ Do not write while virus check software is running. Wait for it to finish,

then disable virus detection programs including any software that checks files automatically in the background.

■ Do not use hard disk utilities, including those intended to enhance HDD

access speed. They may cause unstable operation and damage data.

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■ Write from the computer's HDD to the CD. Do not try to write from

shared devices such as a LAN server or any other network device.

■ Writing with software other than Sonic RecordNow! has not been

confirmed. Therefore, operation with other software cannot be guaranteed.

When writing or rewriting

Note the following when you write or rewrite a CD-R or CD-RW.

■ Always copy data from the hard disk drive to the CD. Do not use cut-

and-paste. The original data will be lost if there is a write error.

■ Do not perform any of the following actions:

■ Change users in the Windows XP operating system.

■ Operate the computer for any other function, including use of a

mouse or Touch pad, closing/opening the LCD panel.

■ Start a communication application such as a modem.

■ Apply impact or vibration to the PC.

■ Install, remove or connect external devices, including the following:

PC Card, USB devices, external display, optical digital devices.

■ Open the optical media drive.

■ If the media is poor in quality, dirty or damaged, writing or rewriting

errors may occur.

■ Set the computer on a level surface and avoid places subject to

vibration such as airplanes trains, or cars. Do not use an unstable surface such as a stand.

■ Keep mobile phones and other wireless communication devices away

from the computer.

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Writing CD/DVDs on DVD-R/-RW drive

You can use the DVD-R/-RW drive to write data to either CD-R/-RW or DVD-R/-RW discs. The following applications for writing are supplied on CD-ROM:RecordNow!, licensed by Sonic Solutions. InterVideo WinDVD Creator 2 Platinum, which is a product of InterVideo, Inc.

Writing CD/DVDs on DVD Super Multi drive

You can use the DVD Super Multi drive to write data to either CD-R/RW or DVD-R/-RW/+R/+RW/-RAM discs. The following applications for writing are supplied on CD-ROM:RecordNow!, licensed by Sonic Solutions. InterVideo WinDVD Creator 2 Platinum, which is a product of InterVideo, Inc.

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Important message (DVD-R/-RW drive)

Before you write or rewrite to CD-R/RW or DVD-R/-RW discs, read and follow all setup and operating instructions in this section. If you fail to do so, the DVD-R/-RW drive may not function properly, and you may fail to write or rewrite, lose data or incur other damage.

Important message (DVD Super Multi drive)

Before you write or rewrite to CD-R/RW or DVD-R/-RW/+R/+RW/-RAM discs, read and follow all setup and operating instructions in this section. If you fail to do so, the DVD Super Multi drive may not function properly, and you may fail to write or rewrite, lose data or incur other damage.

Disclaimer (DVD-R/-RW drive)

TOSHIBA does not bear responsibility for the following:

■ Damage to any CD-R/RW or DVD-R/-RW disc that may be caused by

writing or rewriting with this product.

■ Any change or loss of the recorded contents of CD-R/RW or DVD-R/-

RW disc that may be caused by writing or rewriting with this product, or for any business profit loss or business interruption that may be caused by the change or loss of the recorded contents.

■ Damage that may be caused by using third party equipment or

software.Given the technological limitations of current optical disc writing drives, you may experience unexpected writing or rewriting errors due to disc quality or problems with hardware devices. Also, it is a good idea to make two or more copies of important data, in case of undesired change or loss of the recorded contents.

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Disclaimer (DVD Super Multi drive)

TOSHIBA does not bear responsibility for the following:

■ Damage to any CD-R/RW or DVD-R/-RW/+R/+RW/-RAM disc that may

be caused by writing or rewriting with this product.

■ Any change or loss of the recorded contents of CD-R/RW or DVD-R/-

RW/+R/+RW/-RAM disc that may be caused by writing or rewriting with this product, or for any business profit loss or business interruption that may be caused by the change or loss of the recorded contents.

■ Damage that may be caused by using third party equipment or

software. Given the technological limitations of current optical disc writing drives, you may experience unexpected writing or rewriting errors due to disc quality or problems with hardware devices. Also, it is a good idea to make two or more copies of important data, in case of undesired change or loss of the recorded contents.

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Before writing or rewriting

■ Based on TOSHIBA's limited compatibility testing, we suggest the

following manufacturers of CD-R/RW and DVD-R/+R/-RW/+RW/-RAM disc. However, in no event does TOSHIBA guarantee the operation, quality or performance of any disc. Disc quality can affect write or rewrite success rates.

CD-R: TAIYO YUDEN CO., LTD.

Mitsui Chemicals Inc. MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION RICOH Co., Ltd. Hitachi Maxell Ltd.

CD-RW:(High-Speed,

Multi-Speed)

DVD-R: DVD Specifications for Recordable Disc for

DVD+R:

DVD-RW: DVD Specifications for Rerecordable Disc for

DVD+RW:

DVD-RAM: DVD Specifications for DVD-RAM Disc for

MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION RICOH Co., Ltd.

General Version 2.0

TAIYO YUDEN CO., LTD. PIONEER VIDEO CORPORATION Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION RICOH Co., Ltd.

Versi on 1.1

VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN.LIMITED MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION

MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION RICOH Co., Ltd.

Version 2.0 or Version 2.1

Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Hitachi Maxell Ltd.

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This drive cannot use discs that allow writing of 8 speeds or more (DVD-R, DVD+R ), or 4 speeds or more (DVD-RW, DVD+RW)

■ If the disc is poor in quality, dirty or damaged, writing or rewriting errors

may occur. Be careful to check the disc for dirt or damage before you use it.

■ The actual number of rewrites to CD-RW, DVD-RW, DVD+RW or DVD-

RAM is affected by the quality of the disc and the way it is used.

■ There are two types of DVD-R discs: authoring and general use discs.

Do not use authoring discs. Only general use discs can be written to by a computer drive.

■ You can use DVD-RAM discs that can be removed from a cartridge and

DVD-RAM discs designed without a cartridge. You cannot use a disc with a 4.7 GB single-sided capacity or 9.4 GB double-sided capacity.

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■ Other DVD-ROM drives for computers or other DVD players may not be

able to read DVD-R/-RW or DVD+R/+RW discs.

■ Data written to a CD-R/DVD-R/DVD+R disc cannot be deleted either in

whole or in part.

■ In writing to a DVD-R/-RW, DVD+R/+RW or DVD-RAM disc, some disc

space is required for file management, so you may not be able to write the full capacity of the disc.

■ Since the disc is based on the DVD standard, it might be filled with

dummy data if the written data is less than about 1 GB. Even if you write only a small amount of data, it might take time to fill in the dummy data.

■ DVD-RAM formatted by FAT32 cannot be read in Windows 2000

without DVD-RAM Driver Software.

■ When multiple drives that can write data to discs are connected, be

careful not to write to the wrong drive.

■ Be sure to connect the AC adaptor before you write or rewrite.

■ Before you enter Standby/Hibernation Mode, be sure to finish DVD-

RAM writing. Writing is finished if you can eject DVD-RAM media.

■ Be sure to close all other software programs except the writing

software.

■ Do not run software such as a screen saver, which can put a heavy load

on the CPU.

■ Operate the computer in the full-power mode. Do not use power-saving

features.

■ Do not write while virus check software is running. Wait for it to finish

and then disable virus detection programs including any software that checks files automatically in the background.

■ Do not use hard disk utilities, including those intended to enhance HDD

access speed. They may cause unstable operation and data damage.

■ Write from the computer's hard disk drive to the CD/DVD. Do not try to

write from shared devices such as a LAN server or any other network device.

■ Writing with software other than RecordNow! is not recommended.

When writing or rewriting

Please observe/consider the following when you write or rewrite to a CD-R/

-RW, DVD-R/-RW/-RAM or DVD+R/+RW disc.

■ Do not perform any of the following actions when writing or rewriting:

■ Change users in the Windows XP operating system.

■ Operate the computer for any other function, including using a

mouse or Touch pad or closing/opening the LCD panel.

■ Start a communication application such as a modem.

■ Apply impact or vibration to the computer.

■ Install, remove or connect external devices, including the following:

PC Card, USB devices, external display, optical digital devices.

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■

Open the DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW, DVD-R/-RW or DVD Super Multi drive.

■ Do not use shut down/log off and Standby/Hibernation while writing or

rewriting.

■ Make sure writing or rewriting is completed before going into Standby/

Hibernation. Writing is completed if you can open the DVD-ROM&CDR/RW, DVD-R/-RW or DVD Super Multi drive tray.

■ Set the computer on a level surface and avoid places subject to

vibration such as airplanes, trains, or cars. Do not use an unstable surface such as a stand.

■ Keep mobile phones and other wireless communication devices away

from the computer.

■ Always copy data from the hard disk drive to the DVD-RAM. Do not use

cut-and-paste. The original data will be lost if there is a write error.

RecordNow! Basic for TOSHIBA

Note the following limitations when you use RecordNow!:

■ DVD-Video cannot be created using RecordNow!.

■ DVD-Audio cannot be created using RecordNow!.

■ You cannot use RecordNow!'s “Audio CD for Car or Home CD Player”

function to record music to the DVD-R/-RW or DVD+R/+RW disc.

■ Do not use the “Exact Copy” function of RecordNow! to copy DVD-

Video and DVD-ROM with copyright protection.

■ DVD-RAM disc cannot be backed up with the “Exact Copy” function of

RecordNow!.

■ You cannot back up a CD-ROM or CD-R/RW to DVD-R/-RW or DVD+R/

+RW using the “Exact Copy” function of RecordNow!.

■ You cannot back up DVD-ROM, DVD-Video or DVD-R/-RW or DVD+R/

+RW to CD-R/RW using the “Exact Copy” function of RecordNow!.

■ RecordNow! cannot record in packet format.

■ You might not be able to use the “Exact Copy” function of RecordNow!

to back up a DVD-R/-RW or DVD+R/+RW disc that was made with other software on a different DVD-R/-RW or DVD+R/+RW recorder.

■ If you add data to a DVD-R and DVD+R disc that you have already

recorded to, you might not be able to read the added data under some circumstances. It cannot be read in 16-bit operating systems, such as Windows 98SE and Windows ME. In Windows NT4, you will need Service Pack 6 or later to read added data. In Windows 2000, you will need Service Pack 2 or later to read it. Some DVD-ROM and DVDROM&CD-R/RW drives cannot read added data regardless of the operating system.

■ RecordNow! does not support recording to DVD-RAM discs. To record

to a DVD-RAM, use Explorer or other utility.

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■ When you back up a DVD disc, be sure the source drive supports

recording to DVD-R/-RW or DVD+R/+RW discs. If the source drive does not support recording to DVD-R/-RW or DVD+R/+RW discs, it might not be backed up correctly.

■ When you back up a DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R or DVD+RW, be sure to

use the same type of disc.

■ You cannot partially delete any data written to a CD-RW, DVD-RW or

DVD+RW disc.

Data Verification

To verify that data is written or rewritten correctly, follow the steps below before you write or rewrite a data CD/DVD.

1. Click the Options button( ) on the RecordNow! Console to open the Options panels.

2. Select the Data in the left-side menu.

3. Mark the Verify data written to the disc after burning check box in the Data Options.

4. Click the OK button.

DLA for TOSHIBA

Note the following limitations when you use DLA:

■ This software supports only rewritable discs (DVD+RW, DVD-RW, and

CD-RW). It does not support DVD+R, DVD-R, and CD-R discs that are not rewritable.

■ DLA does not support formatting the DVD-RAM disc and writing to it.

They are performed by DVD-RAM Driver Software. The proper software works according to the disc inserted in the drive.

■ Do not use any discs that have been formatted with packet writing

software other than DLA. Similarly, do not use any discs that have been formatted with DLA with any packet writing software other than DLA. When using a disc you are not familiar with, format it by selecting “Full Format” before using it.

■ Do not use the Cut & Paste function for files and folders. A file or folder

that has been cut may be lost if writing fails due to an error on the disc.

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Video

As for InterVideo WinDVD Creater2 Platinum. Only the model that can be written in to DVD is attached.

Note the following limitations when you write video to DVD:

■ When installing or uninstalling and using InterVideo WinDVD Creator 2

Platinum, the computer should be set to system administrator or equivalent privilege.

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■ While you are editing DVD-R/-RW/+R/+RW/-RAM, you can display

previews. However, if an application other than WinDVD is running, the preview might not display properly. To ensure proper display of previews, do not start other applications while you are editing DVD-R/

-RW/+R/+RW/-RAM discs.

■ Do not change the resolution or the number of screen colors while

InterVideo WinDVD Creator 2 Platinum is running.

■ Although the online manual and Help files indicate that JPEG files can

be used, in fact, they cannot be used.

■ InterVideo WinDVD Creator 2 Platinum cannot make DVD-Audio,

VideoCD, and miniDVD.

■ DVD-R/+R/-RW discs cannot be written in VR format.

■ It may take several hours for InterVideo WinDVD Creator 2 Platinum to

convert video to MPEG format, and several hours more to save the MPEG file to a DVD Super Multi drive.

■ You will need 2 GB of empty hard disk space for every hour to write to a

DVD+R/+RW/-R/-RW disc.

■ You cannot edit or play copy protected content using InterVideo

WinDVD Creator 2 Platinum.

When WinDVD Creator 2 Platinum is used:

You can record video back to your digital camcorder via i.LINK (IEEE1394) using WinDVD Creator 2 Platinum. However, there is a case where its playback sound is choppy.

1. Click the Windows Start button and select the Control Panel option.

2. Click the Performance and Maintenance icon in the Control Panel.

3. Click the System icon in the Performance and Maintenance window.

4. Click the Advanced tab in the System Properties window.

5. Click the Settings icon in the "Performance" section.

6. Click the Advanced tab in the Performance Options window.

7. Click the Change icon in the "virtual memory" section.

8. Select the Custom size button in the Virtual Memory window.

9. Specify much higher values for "Initial size" and "Maximum size."

10. Click the Set button in the Virtual Memory window.

11. Click the OK button in the Virtual Memory window.

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Media care

This section provides tips on protecting data stored on your CD/DVDs and floppy disks.

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

CD/DVDs

1. Store your CD/DVDs in the container they came in to protect them and

2. Do not bend the CD/DVD.

3. Do not write on, apply a sticker to, or otherwise mar the surface of the

4. Hold the CD/DVD by its outside edge or the edge on the center hole.

5. Do not expose to direct sunlight, extreme heat or cold. Do not place

6. If your CD/DVDs become dusty or dirty, wipe them with a clean dry

Floppy disks

1. Store your floppy disks in the container they came in to protect them

2. Do not slide back the floppy disk’s protective metal covering or touch

3. Data may be lost if the floppy disk is twisted; bent; or exposed to direct

4. Do not place heavy objects on your floppy disks.

5. Do not eat, smoke, or use erasers near your floppy disks. Foreign

6. Magnetic energy can destroy the data on your floppy disks. Keep your

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keep them clean.

CD/DVD that contains data.

Fingerprints on the surface can prevent the drive from properly reading data.

heavy objects on your CD/DVDs.

cloth. Wipe from the center out, do not wipe in a circular direction around the CD/DVD. If necessary, use a cloth dampened in water or a neutral cleaner. Do not use benzine, thinner or similar cleaner.

and keep them clean. If a floppy disk is dirty, do not use cleaning fluid. Clean it with a soft damp cloth.

the floppy disk’s magnetic surface. Fingerprints may prevent the floppy disk drive from reading data from the floppy disk.

sunlight, extreme heat or cold.

particles inside the floppy disk’s jacket can damage the magnetic surface.

floppy disks away from speakers, radios, television sets and other sources of magnetic fields.

Sound System

This section describes audio controls including sound levels and power management.

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Volume control

The Volume Control utility lets you control the audio volume in Windows for both playback and recording.

■ To launch Volume Control for playback, click Start, point to All

Programs, point to Accessories, point to Entertainment and click Volume Control.

■ To launch Recording Control, click Options, point to Properties,

choose Recording and click OK.

■ To view details of the Volume Control, click Help on the Volume Control.

Microphone level

The change the microphone gain, follow the steps below.

1. Click Start, point to All Programs, point to Accessories, point to Entertainment and click Volume Control.

2. Click Options and point to Properties.

3. Select Recording and click OK.

4. Click Options and select Advanced Controls.

5. Click Advanced.

6. Check the Microphone Boost checkbox.

Audio controller

The audio controller can be powered down when the audio function is idle. To enable Audio Power Management, follow the steps below.

1. Click Start, point to All Programs, point to Accessories, point to Entertainment and click Volume Control.

2. Double-click the SigmaTel Audio icon.

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Power management

1. Clicked the Advanced tab.

2. Select the Enable Power Management check box.

3. Input a time in Time to Power Saving State.

If the Enable Power Management check box is not selected, the audio controller always runs.

Sound quality

Adjust the equalizer settings to enhance sound quality.

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Modem

This section describes how to connect and disconnect the internal modem to and from a telephone jack.

The internal modem does not support voice functions. All data and fax functions are supported.

■ In case of a lightning storm, unplug the modem cable from the

■ Do not connect the modem to a digital telephone line.

Region selection

Telecommunication regulations vary from one region to another, so you will need to make sure the internal modem’s settings are correct for the region in which it will be used.

To select a region, follow the steps below.

1. Click start, point to All Programs, point to TOSHIBA Internal Modem

Do not use the Country/Region Select function in the Modem setup utility in the Control Panel if the function is available. If you change the Country/ Region in the Control Panel, the change may not take effect.

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telephone jack.

A digital line will damage the modem.

and click Region Select Utility.

2. The Region Selection icon will appear in the Windows Task Bar. Click the icon with the primary mouse button to display a list of regions that the modem supports. A sub menu for telephony location information will also be displayed. A check will appear next to the currently selected region and telephony location.

3. Select a region from the region menu or a telephony location from the

sub-menu.

■ When you click a region it becomes the modem’s region selection,

and the New Location for telephony will be set automatically.

■ When you select a telephony location, the corresponding region is

automatically selected and it becomes the modem’s current region setting.

Properties menu

Click the icon with the secondary mouse button to display properties menu on the screen.

Setting

You can enable or disable the following settings:

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AutoRun Mode

The Region Select utility starts automatically when you start up the operating system.

Open the Dialing Properties dialog box after selecting region.

The dialing properties dialog box will be displayed automatically after you select the region.

Location list for region selection.

A submenu appears displaying location information for telephony.

Open dialog box, if the modem and Telephony Current Location region code do not match.

A warning dialog box is displayed if current settings for region code and telephony location are incorrect.

Modem Selection

If the computer cannot recognize the internal modem, a dialog box is displayed. Select the COM port for your modem to use.

Dialing Properties

Select this item to display the dialing properties.

If you are using the computer in Japan, the Telecommunications Business Law requires that you select Japan region mode. It is illegal to use the modem in Japan with any other selection.

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Connecting

To connect the modem cable, follow the steps below.

■ The modular cable that comes with the computer must be used to

connect a modem. Connect the end of the modular cable with the core to the computer.

■ In case of a lightning storm, unplug the modem cable from the

telephone jack.

■ Do not connect the modem to a digital telephone line. A digital line will

damage the modem.

1. Plug one end of the modular cable into the modem jack.

2. Plug the other end of the modular cable into a telephone jack.

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Connecting the internal modem

Do not pull on the cable or move the computer while the cable is connected.

If you use a storage device such as an optical drive or hard disk drive connected to a 16-bit PC Card, you might experience the following modem problems:

■ Modem speed is slow or communication is interrupted.

■ Skips may occur in sound.

Disconnecting

To disconnect the internal modem cable, follow the steps below.

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

2. Disconnect the cable from the computer in the same manner.

3. In the same way, pull the cable’s other connector out of the computer.

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Wireless LAN

The Wireless LAN is compatible with other LAN systems based on Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum /Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing radio technology that complies with IEEE802.11 Wireless LAN standard (Revision A, B or G) and Turbo Mode.

■ Automatic Transmit Rate Select mechanism in the transmit range of 54,

48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9 and 6 Mbit/s. (Revision A and G, Revision A/B, B/G, A/B/G combo type)

■ Automatic Transmit Rate Select mechanism in the transmit range of 11,

5.5, 2 and 1 Mbit/s. (Revision B)

■ Automatic Transmit Rate Select mechanism in the transmit range of

108, 96.72, 48, 36, 24, 18 and 12 Mbit/s. (Turbo Mode, Revision A/B/G combo type)

■ Frequency Channel Selection (Revision A/Turbo Mode:5 GHz, Revision

B/G: 2.4 GHz)

■ Roaming over multiple channels

■ Card Power Management

■ Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) data encryption, based on the 152 bit

encryption algorithm.(Atheros module type) Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) data encryption, based on the 128 bit encryption algorithm.(Intel module type)

■ Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) data encryption, based on 256 bit

encryption algorithm.(Atheros module type)

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Wake-up on LAN does not function on a Wireless LAN.

Security

■ Be sure to enable WEP encryption function otherwise you may expose

your computer to illegal access by an outsider across the Wireless LAN, which may cause illegal intrusion, eavesdropping, and the loss or destruction of stored data. TOSHIBA strongly recommend the customer to enable the WEP function.

■ TOSHIBA is not liable for the eavesdropping of data due to the use of

Wireless LAN and the damage thereof.

Wireless communication switch

You can enable or disable the Wireless LAN function, with the on/off switch. No transmissions are sent or received when the switch is off. Slide the switch to the right to turn it on and to the left to turn it off.

Set the switch to off in airplanes and hospitals. Check the indicator. It will stop glowing when the wireless communication function is off.

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Wireless communication indicator

The wireless communication indicator indicates the status of the wireless communication functions.

Indicator status Indication

Indicator off Wireless communication switch is set to off.

Automatic power down because of overheating. Power malfunction

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Indicator glows Wireless communication switch is on. Wireless

If you used the Task Bar to disable W-LAN, restart the computer or follow the procedures below to enable the system to recognize W-LAN. Open or click the following: start, Control Panel, System, Hardware Device

Manager, Network adapters, Atheros AR5001X+ Wireless Network Adapter or Intel® PRO/Wireless LAN 2100 3B Mini PCI Adapter or Intel® PRO/Wireless 2100A LAN Mini PCI Adapter or Intel® PRO/ Wireless 2200BG Network Connection and enable.

LAN

The computer has built-in support for Ethernet LAN (10 megabits per second, 10BASE-T) and Fast Ethernet LAN (100 megabits per second, 100BASE-Tx).

Do not install or remove an optional memory module while Wake-up on LAN is enabled.

The Wake-up on LAN function consumes power even when the system is off. Leave the AC adaptor connected while using this feature.

LAN cable types

The computer must be configured properly before connecting to a LAN. Logging onto a LAN using the computer’s default settings could cause a malfunction in LAN operation. Check with your LAN administrator regarding set-up procedures.

LAN is turned on by an application.

If you are using Fast Ethernet LAN (100 megabits per second, 100BASETX), be sure to connect with a CAT5 cable or higher. You cannot use a CAT3 cable.

If you are using Ethernet LAN (10 megabits per second, 10BASE-T), you can connect with a CAT3 or higher.

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Connecting LAN cable

To connect the LAN cable, follow the steps below.

1. Turn off the power to the computer and to all external devices connected to the computer.

2. Plug one end of the cable into the LAN jack. Press gently until you hear the latch click into place.

Connecting the LAN cable

3. Plug the other end of the cable into a LAN hub connector. Check with your LAN administrator before connecting to a hub.

When the computer is exchanging data with the LAN, the LAN Active indicator glows orange. When the computer is connected to a LAN hub but is not exchanging data, the Link indicator glows green.

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Disconnecting LAN cable

To disconnect the LAN cable, follow the steps below.

Make sure the LAN Active indicator (orange LED) is out before you disconnect the computer from the LAN.

1. Pinch the lever on the connector in the computer’s LAN jack and pull out the connector.

2. Disconnect the cable from the LAN hub in the same manner. Check with your LAN administrator before disconnecting from the hub.

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Cleaning the computer

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

■ Remove the dust from the cooling vents on the Left side of the

computer regularly with a vacuum cleaner. Refer to Chapter 2, Grand To ur , Left side.

Moving the computer

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

■ Make sure all disk activity has ended before moving the computer.

Check the Disk indicator on the computer.

■ If a CD/DVD is in the drive, remove it. Also make sure the drawer is

securely closed.

■ Turn off the power to the computer.

■ Disconnect the AC adaptor and all peripherals before moving the

computer.

■ Close the display. Do not pick up the computer by its display panel.

■ Close all port covers.

■ Use the carrying case when transporting the computer.

■ When carrying your computer, be sure to hold it securely so that it does

not fall or hit anything.

■ Do not carry your computer by holding protruded portions.

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Heat dispersal

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 select whether to control the CPU temperature by turning on the fan first, then if necessary, lowering the CPU speed. Or, by lowering the CPU speed first, then if necessary, turning on the fan. Use the Cooling Method item of the Basic Setup tab in TOSHIBA Power Saver.

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Protruded portions

Maximum

Performance

Performance Uses a combination of the fan and lowering the CPU

Battery

optimized

When the CPU temperature falls to a normal range, the fan is turned off and the CPU operation returns to standard speed.

If the CPU temperature reaches an unacceptably high level with either setting, the system automatically shuts down to prevent damage. Data in memory will be lost.

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

processing speed.

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

TECRA A2

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/region’s keyboard layout your computer is configured with. Keyboards for numerous languages are available.

There are five types of keys: typewriter keys, keypad overlay, function keys, soft keys and cursor control keys.

Typewriter keys

The 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.

■ The Caps Lock function key locks only the alphabetic characters in

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

■ The Shift keys, the Ta b key, and the BkSp (backspace) key perform the

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

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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 function differently from other keys.

F1 through F12 are called function keys because they execute programmed functions when pressed. Used in combination with the Fn key, keys marked with icons execute specific functions on the computer. Refer to the section, Soft keys: Fn key combinations, in this chapter. The function executed by individual keys depends on the software you are using.

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 Standby Mode feature.

Emulating keys on enhanced keyboard

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A 101-key enhanced keyboard layout

The keyboard is designed to provide all the features of the 101-key enhanced keyboard, shown in figure above. The 101/102-key enhanced keyboard has a numeric keypad and scroll lock key. It also has additional Enter and Ctrl keys to the right of the main keyboard. Since the keyboard is smaller 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 Fn key and one of the following keys simulates the enhanced keyboard’s functions.

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The Keyboard

Press Fn + F10 or Fn + F11 to access the integrated keypad. When activated, the keys with gray markings on the bottom edge 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.

Press Fn + F12 (ScrLock) to lock the cursor on a specific line. The power on default is off.

Press Fn + Enter to simulate Enter on the enhanced keyboard’s numeric keypad.

Press Fn + Ctrl to simulate the enhanced keyboard’s right Ctrl key.

Hot keys

Hot keys (Fn + a function or Esc key) let you enable or disable certain features of the computers.

Sound mute: Pressing Fn + Esc in a Windows environment turns sound on or off. When you press these hot keys, the current setting will change and be displayed as an icon.

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The Keyboard

Instant security: Press Fn + F1 to blank the screen to prevent others from accessing your data. To restore the screen and original settings, press any key or press the Dual Pointing Device. If a screensaver password is registered, a dialog box will appear. Enter the screensaver password and click OK. If no password is set, the screen will be restored when you press any key or press the Dual Pointing Device.

Power save mode: Pressing Fn + F2 changes the power save mode. If you press Fn + F2 in a Windows environment, the Power Save Mode is

displayed in a dialog box. Continue holding down Fn and press F2 again to change the setting. You can also change this setting through the profile item in TOSHIBA Power Saver.

Standby: When you press Fn + F3, the computer enters Standby Mode. To avoid entering Standby Mode unexpectedly, a dialog box appears for verification. However, if you select the check box, it will not appear in the future.

Hibernation: When you press Fn + F4, the computer enters Hibernation Mode. To avoid entering Hibernation Mode unexpectedly, a dialog box appears for verification. However, if you select the check box, it will not appear in the future.

Display selection: Press Fn + F5 to change the active display device. When you press these hot keys, a dialog box appears. Only selectable devices will be displayed. Hold down Fn and press F5 again to change the device. When you release Fn and F5, the selected device will change. If you hold down these hot keys for five seconds the selection will return to LCD.

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The Keyboard

LCD Display Brightness: Pressing Fn + F6 decreases the display brightness in decrements. When you press these hot keys, the current setting will be displayed for two seconds by an icon. You can also change this setting through the Screen brightness item of the Basic Setup tab in TOSHIBA Power Saver.

LCD Display Brightness: Pressing Fn + F7 increases the display brightness in increments. When you press these hot keys, the current setting will be displayed for two seconds by a pop-up icon. You can also change this setting through the Screen brightness item of the Basic Setup tab in TOSHIBA Power Saver.

■ The brightness level is always set at the maximum value for about

18 seconds, when the LCD turns on. After 18 seconds, the brightness level will appear at the Power Save Mode setting or you can change it manually.

■ Display clarity increases with the brightness level.

Wireless setting: Fn + F8 are not used.

Touch pad: Pressing Fn + F9 in a Windows environment enables or

disables the Touch pad function. When you press these hot keys, the current setting will change and be displayed as an icon.

Display resolution selection: Press Fn + spacebar to change the display resolution. Each time when you press these hot keys, the display resolution changes as follows: From the current resolution (the original resolution) to 1024×768, from 1024×768 to 800×600, from 800×600 to the original resolution.

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TOSHIBA Zooming Utility (reduce): To reduce the icon size on the desktop or the application window, press the 1 key while holding down the

Fn key.

TOSHIBA Zooming Utility (enlarge): To enlarge the icon size on the desktop or the application window, press the 2 key while holding down the Fn key.

Fn Sticky key

You can use the TOSHIBA Accessibility Utility to make the Fn key sticky, that is, you can press it once, release it, and then press an “F number” key. To start the TOSHIBA Accessibility Utility, click start, point to All Programs, point to TOSHIBA, point to Utilities and click Accessibility.

Windows special keys

The keyboard provides two keys that have special functions in Windows : Windows logo key activates the start menu and the other, the application key, has the same function as the secondary mouse button.

The Keyboard

This key activates the Windows start menu.

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

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 center of the keyboard with gray 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 next figure.

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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 Fn + F10. The Arrow mode F10 indicator lights. Now try cursor and page control using the keys shown in figure below. Press Fn + F10 again to turn off the overlay.

Numeric mode

To turn on the Numeric mode, press Fn + F11. The Numeric mode F11 indicator lights. Now try numeric data entry using the keys in figure below. Press Fn + F11 again to turn off the overlay.

The Keyboard

The numeric keypad overlay

Temporarily using normal keyboard (overlay on)

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

1. Hold Fn and press any other key. All keys will operate as if the overlay were off.

2. Type upper-case characters by holding Fn + Shift and pressing a character key.

3. Release Fn to continue using the overlay.

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Temporarily using overlay (overlay off)

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 keyboard indicators. Pressing Fn turns on the most recently used overlay. If the Numeric mode indicator lights, you can use the overlay for numeric entry. If the Arrow mode indicator lights, you can use the overlay for cursor and page control.

3. Release Fn to return to normal keyboard operation.

Temporarily changing modes

If the computer is in Numeric mode, you can switch temporarily to Arrow mode by pressing a shift key.

If the computer is in Arrow mode, you can switch temporarily to Numeric mode by pressing a shift key.

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 Alt.

2. Using the overlay keys, type the ASCII code.

3. Release Alt, and the ASCII character appears on the display screen.

With the overlay off:

1. Hold down Alt + Fn.

2. Using the overlay keys, type the ASCII code.

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

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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.

Power conditions

Power on

Universal AC adaptor connected

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Battery fully charged

Battery partially charged or no charge

No battery installed

• Operates

• LED: Battery green DC IN 15V green

• Operates

• Quick Charge

• LED: Battery orange DC IN 15V green

• Operates

• No charge

• LED: Battery off

DC IN 15V green

Power off (no operation)

• LED: Battery green DC IN 15V green

• Quick charge

• LED: Battery orange DC IN 15V green

• No charge

• LED: Battery off DC IN 15V green

Power and Power-Up Modes

Power conditions continued

Power on Power off

(no operation)

AC adaptor not connected

Battery charge is above low battery trigger point

Battery charge is below low battery trigger point

Battery charge is exhausted

No battery installed

• Operates

• LED: Battery off DC IN 15V off

• Operates

• LED: Battery

flashes orange DC IN 15V off

Computer shuts down

• Cannot operate

• LED: Battery off

DC IN 15V

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Toshiba A2 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Copyright

Disclaimer

Trademarks

EU Declaration of Conformity

Modem warning notice

Conformity Statement

Network Compatibility Statement

Optical Disc drive safety Instructions

Description on Laser specification

International precautions

Location of the required label

Table of Contents

Preface

Manual contents

Conventions

Abbreviations

Icons

Keys

Key operation

Display

Messages

General Precautions

Stress injury

Heat warning

Pressure or impact damage

PC Card overheating

Mobile phones

Central Processing Unit ("CPU") Performance Disclaimer

RTC battery

CE compliance

Working environment

Network connection (Class A warning)

Information on the secure writing on optical media

Wireless LAN and your Health

Safety Instruction for Wireless Products

Usage Restrictions

Equipment checklist

Hardware

Software

Features

Special features

Utilities

Options

Front with the display closed

Left side

Right side

Backside

Underside

Front with the display open

System indicators

Keyboard indicators

USB floppy disk drive (optional)

Fixed optical media drives

Region codes for DVD drives and media

Writable discs

DVDs

Formats

DVD-ROM drive

DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW drive

DVD-R/-RW drive

DVD Super Multi drive

AC adaptor

Setting up your work space

General conditions

Placement of the computer

Seating and posture

Lighting

Work habits

Installing the battery pack

Connecting the AC adaptor

Opening the display

Turning on the power

Windows XP setup

Turning off the power

Shut Down mode (Boot mode)

Hibernation Mode