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© 2003 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 M1 Series Portable Personal Computer User’s Manual First edition March 2003 Copyright authority for music, movies, computer programs, data bases

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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 M1 Portable Personal Computer at the time of this manual’s production. However, succeeding computers and manuals are subject to change without notice. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for damages incurred directly or indirectly from errors, omissions or discrepancies between the computer and the manual.

Trademarks

Intel, Intel SpeedStep, Pentium and Centrino are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries/regions.

Windows and Microsoft are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

Photo CD is a trademark of Eastman Kodak. Bluetooth is a trademark owned by its proprietor and used by TOSHIBA

under license. iLINK is a trademark and Memory of Sony Corporation.

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EU Declaration of Conformity

TOSHIBA declares, that the product: PT930* conforms to the following Standards:

Supplementary Information: “The product complies with the

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

requirements of the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC, the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC and/or the R&TTE Directive 1999/05/EEC.”

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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

Greece ATAAB AN005,AN006 and GR01,02,03,04 Portugal ATAAB AN001,005,006,007,011 and

Spain ATAAB AN005,007,012, and ES01 Switzerland ATAAB AN002 All other countries/regions ATAAB AN003,004 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.

and DE03,04,05,08,09,12,14,17

P03,04,08,10

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Description on Laser specification

The optical drive such as CD-ROM drive, CD-RW drive, DVD-ROM drive, DVD/CD-RW drive and DVD 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 the optical drive in the following list according to the model.

Manufacturer Type

■ TEAC CD-224E

■ HITACHI GDR-8081N

■ HITACHI GDR-8082N

■ TEAC DW-224E

■ Panasonic Communications UJDA740

■ Panasonic Communications UJ-810

■ TEAC DV-W22E

■ HITACHI GCC-4240N

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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 prevention of stress injuries to your hands and wrists than can be caused by extensive keyboard use. Chapter 3, Getting Started, also includes information on work space design, posture and lighting that can help reduce physical stress.

Heat injury

■ 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

Central Processing Unit ("CPU") Performance Disclaimer

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

1. use of certain peripheral products

2. use of battery power instead of AC power

3. use of certain multimedia games or videos with special effects

4. use of standard telephone lines or low speed network connections

5. use of complex modeling software, such as high end computer aided design application

6. use of computer in areas with low air puressure (high altitude >1,000 meters or >3,280 feet above sea level)

7. use of computer at temperatures outside the range of 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F) or >25°C (77°F) at high altitude (all temperature reference 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 strage medium. For optimum performance, use your computer product only under recommended conditions. Read additional restrictions under “Environmental Conditions” in the Appendix A of the User’s Manual. Contact TOSHIBA Technical Service and Support for more information.

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 phone

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.

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General Precautions Preface

Manual contents ........................................................................... xii

Conventions..................................................................................xiii

Chapter 1: Introduction

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

Features .......................................................................................1-2

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

Utilities .......................................................................................1-11

Options ......................................................................................1-13

Chapter 2: The Grand Tour

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

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

Right side.....................................................................................2-4

Back side .....................................................................................2-5

Underside.....................................................................................2-7

Front with the display open .........................................................2-9

System indicators ......................................................................2-12

Keyboard indicators...................................................................2-13

USB diskette drive .....................................................................2-14

Slim Select Bay modules...........................................................2-15

AC adaptor.................................................................................2-22

Chapter 3: Getting Started

Setting up your work space.........................................................3-2

Connecting the AC adaptor .........................................................3-6

Opening the display.....................................................................3-8

Turning on the power ...................................................................3-9

Windows XP setup.......................................................................3-9

Turning off the power ...................................................................3-9

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Restarting the computer ............................................................3-13

Restoring the preinstalled software from the Product

Recovery CD-ROM ....................................................................3-13

Table of Contents

Chapter 4: Operating Basics

TOSHIBA Dual Pointing Device ...................................................4-1

Using the USB diskette drive.......................................................4-3

Changing Slim Select Bay modules.............................................4-4

Using optical media drives...........................................................4-6

Writing CDs on CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive.....................................4-9

Writing CDs on CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive...................................4-11

Media care .................................................................................4-17

Using the microphone................................................................4-18

Modem.......................................................................................4-19

Wireless communications..........................................................4-21

LAN ............................................................................................4-23

Cleaning the computer...............................................................4-24

Moving the computer.................................................................4-25

Heat dispersal............................................................................4-25

Chapter 5: The Keyboard

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

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

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

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

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

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

Chapter 6: Power and Power-Up Modes

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

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

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

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

Replacing the battery pack ........................................................6-12

Starting the computer by password ..........................................6-13

TOSHIBA Password Utility.........................................................6-14

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

Panel power off..........................................................................6-16

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

Chapter 7: HW Setup

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

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

Chapter 8: Optional Devices

PC cards ......................................................................................8-2

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SD cards ......................................................................................8-5

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

Hard disk drive pack..................................................................8-14

Additional battery pack..............................................................8-16

Slim Select Bay 2nd battery pack..............................................8-16

Additional AC adaptor................................................................8-17

Battery charger ..........................................................................8-17

Slim Select Bay HDD adaptor....................................................8-18

External monitor.........................................................................8-19

TV...............................................................................................8-19

i.LINK (IEEE1394).......................................................................8-20

Advanced Port Replicator II .......................................................8-21

Parallel printer............................................................................8-22

Security lock ..............................................................................8-23

Table of Contents

Chapter 9: Troubleshooting

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

Hardware and system checklist...................................................9-3

TOSHIBA support ......................................................................9-19

Appendix A: Specifications Appendix B: AC Power Cord and Connectors Appendix C: The TOSHIBA International Warranty Appendix D: Keyboard Layouts Appendix E: Display Controller and Modes Appendix F: If your computer is stolen Appendix G: ASCII Character Codes Appendix H: V.90 Appendix I: Internal Modem Guide Appendix J: Wireless LAN Glossary

Index

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Preface

Congratulations on your purchase of the Tecra M1 Series 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 M1 Series 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 computers and carefully read HW Setup and Passwords.

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Manual contents

This manual offers important information about your computer, including solutions to the most common problems, and features and specifications. Refer to the online manual preinstalled on your system for the details.

To open the online manual, follow either one of the steps below:

1. From Desktop, click Start, point to All programs, click TOSHIBA User’s Manual.

2. From Desktop, click TOSHIBA User’s Manual icon.

The on-line manual is composed of the following nine chapters, eight 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: TOSHABA Dual Pointing Device, Slim Select Bay modules, USB diskette drive, optical media drives, microphone, modem, Wireless communication features, LAN. It also provides tips on care of the computer, diskettes and CD/DVDs.

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 explains how to configure the computer using the HW Setup program.

Chapter 8, Optional Devices, describes the optional hardware available. Chapter 9, Troubleshooting, suggests courses of action if the computer

doesn’t seem to be working properly. The Appendixes provide technical information about your computer. The Glossary defines general computer terminology and includes a list of

acronyms used in the text. The Index quickly directs you to the information contained in this manual.

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Conventions

This manual uses the following formats to describe, identify, and highlight terms and operating procedures.

Abbreviations

On first appearance, and whenever necessary for clarity, abbreviations are enclosed in parentheses following their definition. For example: Read Only Memory (ROM). Acronyms are also defined in the Glossary.

Icons

Icons identify ports, dials, and other parts of your computer. The indicator panel also uses icons to identify the components it is providing information on.

Keys

The keyboard keys are used in the text to describe many computer operations. A distinctive typeface identifies the key top symbols as they appear on the keyboard. For example, 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.

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

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.

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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 M1 Series Portable Personal Computer

■ Universal AC adaptor and power cord

■ USB diskette drive (Provided with some models)

■ Modular cable

■ Spare AccuPoint (pointing device) cap

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Software

Windows XP Professional

■ The following software is preinstalled:

■ Microsoft

■ Microsoft Internet Explorer

■ Modem driver

■ Display Drivers for Windows

■ TOSHIBA Utilities

■ Wireless LAN driver

■ Bluetooth driver

■ Sound Driver for Windows

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■ DVD Video Player

■ LAN Drivers

■ Infrared Device Driver

■ TOSHIBA Dual Pointing Device utility

■ TOSHIBA Power Saver

■ TOSHIBA Console

■ Online manual

■ Documentation:

■ Tecra M1 Series Portable Personal Computer User’s Manual

■ Tecra M1 Series QuickStart

■ Microsoft Windows XP manual

■ Safety Instruction manual

■ Warranty information

■ Product Recovery CD-ROM or DVD ROM

■ Tools & Utilities CD-ROM

Features

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®

Some models of the computers carry Intel® CentrinoTM technology, which is based on three separate technologies of Intel® Pentium® M, Intel® PRO/Wireless Network Connection, and Intel

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processor, which incorporates a math coprocessor, a 64 KB level 1 cache memory and a 1MB level 2 cache memory. It also supports Enhanced Intel

Pentium® M processor 1.3 GHz

Intel

Pentium® M processor 1.5 GHz

Intel

Pentium® M processor 1.6 GHz

Intel

SpeedStep™ technology.

Other Processors may offered in the future.

855 Chipset Family.

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Memory

Slots 128, 256, 512 or 1,024 MB memory modules can

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

Video RAM 32 MB or 64 MB of RAM is provided for video

display.

Power

Battery pack The computer is powered by one rechargeable

RTC battery The computer has an internal battery to back up

AC adaptor The universal AC adaptor provides power to the

lithium-ion battery pack.

the internal Real Time Clock (RTC) 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. See the AC adaptor section in Chapter 2, The Grand Tour.

Disks

Fixed hard disk

Available in five sizes.

■ 37.26 GB (40.0 billion bytes)

■ 55.88 GB (60.0 billion bytes)

Other hard disk drives may be offered in the future.

USB diskette drive (Optional)

Computers in this series can be configured with an optical media drive installed in the Slim Select Bay. The available optical media drives are described below.

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

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CD-ROM drive

DVD-ROM drive

CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive

A maximum 24-speed 640MB CD-ROM drive supports the following formats:

• CD-ROM • CD-EXTRA

• Photo CD • Audio CD

• CD-ROMxA • CD-DA

• CD-I • CD-Text

• CD-R (read only) • CD-RW (read only)

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") CD/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-ROM • CD-EXTRA

• Photo CD • Audio CD

• CD-ROMxA • CD-DA

• CD-I • CD-Text

• CD-R (read only) • CD-RW (read only)

Some models are equipped with a full-size, CDRW/DVD-ROM 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 8 speed and CD-RW at up to 8 speed. The drive supports the following formats:

• DVD-ROM • DVD-Video

• CD-ROM • CD-EXTRA

• Photo CD • Audio CD

• CD-ROMxA • CD-DA

• CD-I • CD-Text

• CD-R • CD-RW

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DVD Multi drive

Some models are equipped with a full-size DVD 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. An ATAPI interface controller is used for CD/DVD-ROM operation. The drive reads DVDs at maximum 8 speed and CDs at maximum 24 speed. It writes DVD-R and DVD-RW at maximum single speed, DVD-RAM at maximum 2 speed, CD-R at maximum 16 speed, and CD-RW at maximum 8 speed. The drive supports the following formats:

• DVD-ROM • DVD-Video

• DVD-R • DVD-RW

• DVD-RAM

• CD-ROM • CD-EXTRA

• Photo CD • Audio CD

• CD-ROMxA • CD-DA

• CD-I • CD-Text

• CD-R • CD-RW

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

Graphics controller A 256-bit graphics controller maximizes display

14.1" TFT screen, 16 M colours, with one of the following resolutions:

■ XGA, 1024 horizontal x 768 vertical pixels

■ SXGA+, 1400 horizontal x 1050 vertical

pixels

performance. Refer to Appendix B for more information.

Keyboard

Built-in

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TOSHIBA Dual Pointing Device

Built-in Touch Pad

Built-in AccuPoint

A Touch Pad and control buttons in the palm rest enable control of the on-screen pointer and scrolling of windows.

This pointer control stick, located in the center of the keyboard, provides convenient control of the cursor.

Ports

Parallel

Serial

External monitor

Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0)

Docking interface port

i.LINKTM (IEEE1394)

Infrared

Parallel printer or other parallel device (ECP compatible).

RS-232C compatible port (16550 UART compatible)

15-pin, analog VGA port supports VESA DDC2B compatible functions.

The computer has three 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.)

This port enables connection of an optional Advanced Port Replicator II described in the Options section.

This port enables high-speed data transfer directly from external devices such as digital video cameras.

The serial infrared port is compatible with Infrared Data Association (IrDA 1.1) standards. It enables cableless 4 Mbps, 1.152 Mbps,

115.2 kbps, 57.6 kbps, 38.4 kbps, 19.2 kbps or

9.6 kbps data transfer with IrDA 1.1 compatible external devices.

Slots

PC card

SD card

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This slot lets you easily transfer data from devices, such as digital cameras and Personal Digital Assistants, that use SD card flashmemory. You can use memory module or Bluetooth SD card in this slot.

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Multimedia

Sound system

Video-out jack (S-Video)

Headphone jack

Microphone jack

Windows sound system compatible sound system provides internal speakers as well as jacks for an external microphone and headphone.

This jack lets you transfer video data to external devices. Use the S Video cable for both videoout. Data output depends on the type of device connected to the S Video cable.

This jack lets you connect digital speakers or stereo headphones (16 ohm minimum). When you connect a digital speaker or headphones, the internal speaker is automatically disabled.

A 3.5 mm mini microphone jack enables connection of a three-conductor mini jack for monaural microphone input.

Communications

Modem

LAN

Bluetooth

An internal modem provides capability for data and fax communication. It supports V.90 (V.92). Refer to Appendix E. The speed of data transfer and fax depends on analog telephone line conditions. It has a modem jack for connecting to a telephone line. It is preinstalled as a standard device in some markets. Both of V.90 and V.92 are supported only in USA and Canada. Only V.90 is available in other regions.

The computer has built-in support for Ethernet LAN (10 megabits per second, 10BASE-T), Fast Ethernet LAN (100 megabits per second, 100BASE-Tx) and Gigabit Ethernet LAN (1000 megabits per second, 1000BASE-T).

Some computers in this series are equipped with Bluetooth functions. Bluetooth wireless technology eliminates the need for cables between electronic devices such as computers and printers. Bluetooth provides fast, reliable, and secure wireless communication in a small space.

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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 radio technology that complies with the IEEE 802.11 Standard (Revision B only), and IEEE 802.11 Standard (Revision A, B), 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, Revision A/B 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 combo type)

■ Frequency Channel Selection (5 GHz:

Revision A / 2.4 GHz:Revision B)

■ Roaming over multiple channels

■ Card Power Management

■ Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) data

encryption, based on 152 bit encryption algorithm. (Revision A/B combo type). Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) data encryption, based on 128 bit encryption algorithm. (Revision B only type).

■ Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) data

encryption, based on 256bit encryption algorithm. (Revision A/B combo type)

Slim Select Bay

Modules

Weight saver

Slim Select Bay is a single-drive bay that accommodates a CD-ROM drive, DVD-ROM drive, CD-R/RW drive, CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive, DVD Multi drive, secondary hard disk drive or secondary battery. The TOSHIBA Mobile Extension enables hot insertion of modules when you are using a plug and play operating system.

To reduce weight, the Slim Select Bay module can be remove and a weight saver installed.

Security

Security lock slot

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PC card lock

Slim Select Bay lock

Software

Standard

Plug and Play

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

Hot keys

Display automatic power off

HDD automatic power off

A PC card can be secured by the PC card lock fixed with a lock screw in the PC card lock screw hole.

Slim Select Bay module can be secured by Slim Select Bay lock fixed with a lock screw in the lock position. The lock screw is inserted in the unlock position when purchased.

Windows XP Professional operating system and TOSHIBA Utilities and drivers preinstalled on the hard disk.

When you connect an external device to the computer, 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.

Key combinations let you quickly modify the system configuration directly from the keyboard without running a system configuration program.

This feature automatically cuts off power to the internal display when there is no input from the keyboard or pointing device for a time specified. Power is restored when any key is pressed or when there is input from a pointing device. You can specify the time in the Turn off monitor item of the Power Save Mode window in TOSHIBA Power Saver.

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 Turn off hard disks item of the Power Save Mode window in TOSHIBA Power Saver.

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System automatic Standby/ Hibernation

Keypad overlay

Power on password

Instant security

Intelligent power supply

Battery save mode

Panel power off/on

Low battery automatic hibernation

Heat dispersal

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 Hibernate in the System standby and System hibernate item of the Power Save Mode window in TOSHIBA Power Saver.

A ten-key pad is integrated into the keyboard. Refer to the Keypad overlay section in Chapter 5, Keyboard, for instructions on using the keypad overlay.

Two levels of password security, supervisor and user, are available to prevent unauthorized access to your computer.

A hot key function blanks the screen and disables the computer providing data security.

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 of the Power Save Modes window in TOSHIBA Power Saver.

This feature lets you save battery power. You can specify the Power Save Mode in the

Running on batteries item of the Power Save Modes window in TOSHIBA Power Saver.

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 System Power Mode window in TOSHIBA Power Saver.

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 Battery Alarm item of the Alarm window in TOSHIBA Power Saver.

The CPU has an internal temperature sensor that automatically activates cooling procedures. Refer to the Heat dispersal section in Chapter 4, Operating Basics, for details on setting the options for cooling methods.

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Utilities

Hibernation

Standby

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

TOSHIBA Power Saver

HW Setup

TOSHIBA Controls

DVD Video Player

Bluetooth TOSHIBA Stack

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

Turning off the power section in Chapter 3, Getting Started, for details.

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.

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

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

This utility has four sections to let you do the 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).

The DVD Video Player is used to play DVDVideo. It has an on-screen interface and functions. Click Start, point to All Programs, point to InterVideo WinDVD 4, then click InterVideo WinDVD 4.

This software enables communication between remote Bluetooth devices.

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Drag’n Drop CD

TOSHIBA Mobile Extension

ConfigFree

TOSHIBA Dual Pointing Device utility

TOSHIBA Brightness Sensor Control

This easy-to-use software lets you record CDs with just a few mouse clicks. You can create CDs in several formats including audio CDs that can be played on a standard stereo CD player and data CDs to store the files and folders on your hard drive. This software can be used on a model with CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive or DVD Multi drive.

This utility enables hot insertion of Slim Select Bay modules, that is, you can remove/insert Slim Select Bay modules while the computer is on. To activate this utility, select TOSHIBA Mobile Extension from TOSHIBA Console.

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.

Windows XP: [Start] - [All Programs] - [TOSHIBA ConfigFree] - [ConfigFree]

This utility has the following functions: To disable/enable TOSHIBA Dual Pointing Device with Fn + F9 keys. To customize the functions of TOSHIBA Dual Pointing Device easily.

The brightness of LCD is automatically controlled by Brightness Sensor. However, you can compensate the brightness using TOSHIBA Brightness Sensor Control. In order to use TOSHIBA Brightness Sensor Control, you have to set Brightness Sensor in TOSHIBA Power Saver to ON.

Options

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

Battery pack

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A 128, 256, 512 MB or 1,024 MB memory module (PC2100 DDR) can easily be installed in the computer.

An additional battery pack can be purchased from your TOSHIBA dealer. Use it as a spare or replacement.

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AC adaptor

Battery charger

Security lock

USB FDD Kit

Port Advanced, Replicator II

Hard disk drive

Security plate

Wireless LAN Kit

Bluetooth Kit

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.

The battery charger lets you charge extra batteries outside the computer.

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

A 3 1/2" diskette drive accommodates 1.44megabyte or 720-kilobyte diskette. It connects to a USB port. (You cannot format 720-kilobyte diskettes on Windows XP, but you can use previously formatted disks.)

The Advanced Port Replicator II 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, line-in jack and line-out jack.

You can increase your computer’s data storage capacity with additional hard disk drives. They are available in the following sizes:

■ 30 billion bytes (27.94 GB)

■ 40 billion bytes (37.26 GB)

■ 50 billion bytes (46.57 GB)

■ 60 billion bytes (55.88 GB)

This device covers the bottom of the computer when it is connected to a Advanced Port Replicator II to prevent removal of components.

This option enables wireless LAN functions in computers that do not have wireless preinstalled. It is installed by dealers only. Two types of Wireless LAN kit are prepared: Wireless LAN Kit for IEEE 802.11 Standard (Revision B) and Wireless LAN Kit for IEEE 802.11 Standard (Revision A and B)

This option enables Bluetooth wireless communications in computers that do not have Bluetooth preinstalled. It is installed by dealers only.

Slim Select Bay options

The following modules can be installed in the Slim Select Bay. All other modules are options.

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CD-ROM

DVD-ROM

CD-RW/DVD-ROM

DVD Multi

Slim Select Bay HDD adaptor

Hard disk drive

Slim Select Bay 2nd battery pack

Refer to the Features section for details

Refer to the Features section for details.

An adaptor lets you install an optional HDD described in Chapter 8, Optional Devices.

You can increase your computer’s data storage capacity with an additional hard disk drive in the Slim Select Bay HDD adaptor.

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

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The Grand Tour

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

Front with the display closed

Shows the computer’s front with its display panel in the closed position.

INFRARED

PORT

ICROPHONE

JACK

EADPHONE

OLUME

CONTROL

ISPLAY

LATCH

IRELESS COMMUNICATION SWITCH

Front of the computer with display closed

Infrared port

This infrared port is compatible with Infrared Data Association (IrDA 1.1) standards. It enables cableless 4 Mbps, 1.15 Mbps, 115.2 kbps, 57.6 kbps, 38.4 kbps,

19.2 kbps or 9.6 kbps data transfer with IrDA 1.1

STEM INDICATORS

compatible external devices.

A 3.5 mm mini microphone jack enables connection of a three-conductor mini jack for monaural microphone input.

This jack lets you connect digital speakers or a stereo headphone (16 ohm minimum). When you connect a digital speaker or headphones, the internal speaker is

Microphone jack

Headphone jack

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Off On

Left side

Volume control

Use this dial to adjust the volume of the stereo speakers and subwoofer or the stereo headphones.

Display latch

This latch secures the LCD panel in its closed position. Slide the latch to open the display.

Wireless communication switch

Slide this switch toward the front of the computer to turn off Wireless LAN and Bluetooth functions. Slide it to the right to turn on the functions (Wireless model or Wireless LAN ready model only).

System indicators

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

Shows the computer’s left side.

PC CARD SLOTS

SD CARD INDICATOR

SD CARD SLOT

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CARD LOC

PC-card slot

ECURITY LOC

The left side of the computer

A PC card slot can accommodate two 5 mm Type II cards or one Type III card. You can install any industry standard PC card such as a SCSI adaptor, Ethernet adaptor or flash memory card.

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

SD card indicator

This indicator glows green when the computer is accessing the SD card slot.

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SD card slot

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

PC card lock Slide this lock to release or secure PC cards.

Security lock

Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) ports

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

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

SD cards are used in a wide variety of external devices. This slot lets you transfer data from the device to your computer. An indicator on the left side of the slot glows when a card is being accessed.

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

Two Universal Serial Bus ports are on the left side. The ports 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.)

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Right side

Shows the computer’s right side.

USB PORT 3 SLIM SELECT BA

The right side of the computer

Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) port

Slim Select Bay

A third Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0 compliant) port is on the right side. See Universal Serial Ports in the Left side section for details. However, the USB port 3 does not support USB KB/Mouse and USB FDD Legacy Emulation.

A CD-ROM drive, DVD-ROM drive, CD-RW/DVDROM drive, DVD Multi drive, Slim Select Bay HDD adaptor or Slim Select Bay 2nd battery pack can be installed in the Slim Select Bay. A weight saver can be installed when there is no module.

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Back side

Shows the computer’s back panel.

EXTERNAL MONITOR

PORT

SERIAL PORT

PARALLEL PORT

LAN ACTIVE

INDICATOR (ORANGE)

LINK INDICATOR

(GREEN)

DC IN 15V

External monitor port

Serial port

Parallel port

IDEO OUT MODEM JAC

LAN JAC

The back side of the computer

IEEE 1394) PORT

(

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

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

This Centronics-compatible, 25-pin parallel port is

I.LINK

OOLING VENTS

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

Ether

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), Fast Ethernet LAN (100 megabits per second, 100BASE-Tx) and Gigabit Ethernet LAN (1000 megabits per second, 1000BASE-T). The LAN has two indicators. See Chapter 4, Operating Basics, for details.

LAN active indicator (orange)

Link indicator (green)

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

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

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DC IN 15V

Video-out jack

Modem jack

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

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

LAN 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.

Plug an S-Video cable into this jack for video-out. The S-Video cable carries video signal.

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.

This jack lets you connect to a LAN. The adaptor has built-in support for Ethernet LAN (10 megabits per second, 10BASE-T), Fast Ethernet LAN (100 megabits per second, 100BASE-Tx) and Gigabit Ethernet LAN (1000 megabits per second, 1000BASE-T) and Fast Ethernet LAN (100 megabits per second, 100BASE-Tx). The LAN has two indicators. See Chapter 4, Operating Basics, for details.

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Cooling vents

Do not to block the cooling vents. Also do not to keep foreign objects out of them. A pin or similar object can damage the computer’s circuitry.

Connect an external device, such as a digital video camera to this port for high-speed data transfer.

Cooling vents help CPU keep from overheating.

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Underside

Shows the underside of the computer. Make sure the display is closed before turning over your computer.

SLIM SELECT BAY

LOCK

DOCKING INTERFACE

OTCHES

PC CARD LOCK

OOLING FAN

SCREW HOLE

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BATTERY PACK

SLIM SELECT BAY

LOCK SCREW

The underside of the computer

ATTERY

RELEASE LATC H

See the Right side section in this chapter for details.

Slim Select Bay lock

Slide the lock to release or secure the Slim Select Bay ejector.

Be sure to lock the Slim Select Bay lock before you transport or carry the computer.

Slim Select Bay

One screw secures the Slim Select Bay lock.

lock screw

HDD PAC K

COVER SCREW

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Docking interface

Keep foreign objects out of the docking interface port. A pin or similar object can damage the computer’s circuitry. A plastic shutter protects the connector.

Notches

Battery pack

Battery Release Latch

HDD pack cover screw

PC card lock screw hole

This port enables connection of an optional Advanced port Replicator II described in Chapter 8 Optional Devices.

Notches on the computer engage hooks on the Advanced port Replicator II to hold the connection securely.

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.

Slide this latch to release the battery pack for removal.

One screw secures the HDD cover.

Insert a screw shorter than 4 mm in this hole after sliding the PC card lock. It secures the PC card lock.

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Front with the display open

This section shows the computer with the display open. Refer to the appropriate illustration for details.

DISPLAY HINGE

STEREO

SPEAKER

(LEFT)

POWER BUTTON

MICROPHONE

ISPLAY SCREEN

TOSHIBA CONSOLE BUTTON

LCD SENSOR SWITCH (

NOT SHOWN)

TOSHIBA PRESENTATION

BUTTON

STEREO SPEAKER

BRIGHTNESS SENSOR

CCUPOINT

CCUPOINT CONTROL

BUTTONS

TOUCH PAD CONTROL

BUTTONS

TOUCH PAD

RIGHT

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The front of the Touch Pad model with the display open

Shows the front of the computer with the display open. To open the display, push the display latch on the front of the display and lift up. Position the display at a comfortable viewing angle.

Display hinge

The display hinge holds the display screen at easy-toview angles.

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Display screen

TOSHIBA Console button

TOSHIBA Presentation button

Stereo speakers

AccuPoint

AccuPoint control buttons

Power button

Touch Pad

Touch Pad control buttons

The LCD displays high-contrast text and graphics. The computer’s LCD consists of up to 1024 x 768 pixels or 1400 x 1050 pixels. Refer to Appendix E.

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.

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

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 X 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 multi-monitor display by selecting "Different Image" (Windows XP only) or to the simultaneous display on internal and external display by selecting "Same Image".

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

A pointer control device located in the centre of the keyboard is used to control the on-screen pointer. Refer to the Using the AccuPoint section in Chapter 4, Operating Basics.

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

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

A Touch Pad located in the centre 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.

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

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Microphone

Brightness Sensor

The Brightness Sensor automatically adjusts the brightness of LCD display. However, you can compensate the brightness using TOSHIBA Brightness Sensor Control. If the compensated brightness still does not fit to the condition to use, adjust the brightness manually using Fn + F6/7 keys with TOSHIBA Power Saver set to OFF. Refer to Chapter 5 for details.

LCD Sensor switch

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.

A built-in microphone lets you record sound into your applications. Refer to the Using the microphone section in Chapter 4, Operating Basics.

The Brightness sensor adjusts the brightness of LCD to the adequate brightness according to the illuminance of the place where you are using the PC.

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 these features. 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.

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System indicators

LEDs beneath icons, light when various computer operations are in progress.

DC IN 15V POWER BATTER

System indicators

DIS

SLIM

SELECT BAY

IRELESS

COMMUNI-

CATION

DC IN 15V

Power

Battery

Disk

Slim Select Bay

Wireless communication

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

The Power indicator glows in green when the 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.

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

The Disk indicator glows green when the computer is accessing the built-in hard disk or fixed optical media drive.

The Slim Select Bay indicator glows in green when the computer is accessing a CD-ROM drive, DVD-ROM drive, CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive, DVD Multi drive, or Slim Select Bay HDD adaptor in the Slim Select Bay. When the secondary battery is in the Slim Select Bay, the Slim Select Bay indicator glows as follows:

green: fully charged orange: charging the battery

This LED glows in orange when the Bluetooth and wireless LAN functions are on.

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Keyboard indicators

The figures below show the positions of the keypad overlay indicators and the CapsLock 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.

NUMERIC MODE

INDICATOR

RROW MODE INDICATOR

Keypad overlay indicators

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

CapsLock indicator

Caps Lock

Arrow mode

Numeric mode

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

When the Arrow mode indicator lights green, you can use the keypad overlay (colour labelled keys) as cursor keys. Refer to the Keypad overla section in Chapter 5, The Keyboard.

You can use the keypad overlay (colour labelled keys) for numeric input when the Numeric mode indicator lights green. Refer to the Keypad overlay section in Chapter 5, The Keyboard.

CAPSLOCK

INDICATOR

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USB diskette drive (Provided with some models)

A 3 1/2" diskette drive accommodates 1.44-megabyte or 720-kilobyte diskettes. It connects to the USB port.

DISK-IN-USE

INDICATOR

EJECT BUTTON

DISKETTE SLOT

USB diskette drive

Disk-In-Use Indicator

Diskette slot

Eject button

Check the Disk-In-Use indicator when you use the diskette 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 diskette or the drive.

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

2. Do not set anything on top of the diskette drive.

This indicator lights when the diskette is being accessed.

Insert a diskette in this slot.

When a diskette is fully seated in the drive, the eject button pops out. To remove a diskette, push in the eject button and the diskette pops out partially for removal.

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Slim Select Bay modules

The Slim Select Bay can accommodate the following modules: CD-ROM drive, DVD-ROM drive, CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive, DVD Multi drive, optional secondary battery pack and optional Slim Select Bay HDD adaptor.

CD-ROM drive

An optional full-size, maximum 24-speed CD-ROM drive module lets you run either 12 cm (4.72") or 8 cm (3.15") compact discs without using an adaptor. It may be selected as a standard component or as an option.

This drive supports the following formats:

• CD-ROM • CD-EXTRA

• Photo CD • Audio CD

• CD-ROMxA • CD-DA

• CD-I • CD-Text

• CD-R (read only) • CD-RW (read only)

CD read 24-speed (maximum)

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INDICATOR

EJECT BUTTON

The CD-ROM drive

Eject button

Eject hole

CD-In-Use Indicator

Check the Slim Select Bay indicator when you use the CD-ROM drive. Do not press the eject button, disconnect a drive or turn off the computer while the light is glowing. Doing so could damage the CD or the drive.

Press the eject button to open the drawer partially.

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

This indicator lights when the CD is being accessed.

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DVD-ROM drive

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

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

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

This drive supports the following formats:

• DVD ROM • DVD Video

• CD-ROM • CD-EXTRA

• Photo CD • Audio CD

• CD-ROMxA • CD-DA

• CD-I • CD-Text

• CD-R (read only) • CD-RW (read only)

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INDICATOR

EJECT BUTTON

The DVD-ROM drive

Eject button

Press the eject button to open the drawer partially.

Eject hole

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

CD/DVD-In-Use Indicator

This indicator lights when the CD/DVD is being accessed.

Check the Slim Select Bay indicator when you use the DVD-ROM drive. Do not press the eject button, disconnect a drive or turn off the computer while the light is glowing. Doing so could damage the DVD/CD or the drive.

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

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America, Caribbean 5 Russia, Indian Subcontinent, Africa, North Korea, Mongolia 6 China

CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive

The full-size CD-RW/DVD-ROM 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 computer is configured with either a DVD-ROM drive or CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive.

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

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INDICATOR

EJECT BUTTON

The CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive

This drive supports the following formats:

• DVD ROM • DVD Video

• CD-ROM • CD-EXTRA

• Photo CD • Audio CD

• CD-ROMxA • CD-DA

• CD-I • CD-Text

• CD-R • CD-RW

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CD/DVD-In-Use Indicator

Eject button

Eject hole

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

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5 Russia, Indian Subcontinent, Africa, North Korea, Mongolia 6 China CD-R describes compact discs that can be written only once. The

recorded data cannot be erased or changed. Use 8-speed CD-R discs. CD-RW describes compact discs that can be recorded more than once.

Use either 1, 2, or 4 multi speed CD-RW discs or high-speed 4- to 10speed discs. The write speed of the high-speed CD-RW discs is maximum 8-speed.

Use Drag’n Drop CD to write compact discs.

America, Caribbean

This indicator lights when the CD/DVD is being accessed.

Press the eject button to open the drawer partially.

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

DVD Multi drive

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The full-size DVD 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. 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 and the Slim Select Bay indicator glows.

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

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DVD read 8 speed (maximum) DVD-R write 1 speed DVD-RW write 1 speed DVD-RAM write 2 speed CD read 24 speed (maximum) CD-R write 16 speed (maximum) CD-RW write 8 speed (maximum)

CD/DVD-IN-USE

INDICATOR

EJECT BUTTON

The DVD Multi drive

CD/DVD-In-Use Indicator

Eject button

Eject hole

This indicator lights when the CD/DVD is being accessed.

Press the eject button to open the drawer partially.

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

This drive supports the following formats:

• DVD ROM • DVD Video

• DVD-R • DVD-RW

• DVD-RAM

• CD-ROM • CD-EXTRA

• Photo CD • Audio CD

• CD-ROMxA • CD-DA

• CD-I • CD-Text

• CD-R • CD-RW

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

Code Region 1 Canada, United States 2 Japan, Europe, South Africa, Middle East 3 Southeast Asia, East Asia

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

5 Russia, Indian Subcontinent, Africa, North Korea, Mongolia 6 China

Use the WinDVD 4 application to view DVD-Video discs.

America, Caribbean

CD-R and DVD-R discs can be written only once. The recorded data cannot be erased or changed.

CD-RW describes discs that 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 high-speed CD-RW discs is maximum 10-speed.

DVD-RW/-RAM discs can be recorded more than once.

For information on loading and unloading discs, refer to the Using optical media drives section in this manual.

Secondary battery pack

An optional battery pack can be installed in the Slim Select Bay to increase the computer’s battery power and operating time. For details, refer to the documentation accompanying the secondary battery pack. Refer to Chapter 8, Optional Devices, for details on installing a secondary battery pack.

Slim Select Bay HDD adaptor

You can increase your computer’s data storage capacity by installing an optional integrated, 2 1/2" HDD in the Slim Select Bay.

To install an HDD, follow the steps below.

1. Slide the cover lock to the unlock position and lift up the cover.

2. Lay the HDD into the Slim Select Bay HDD adaptor and push it

forward to secure the connectors.

3. Close the cover.

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The Slim Select Bay HDD adaptor

4. Slide the cover lock to the lock position.

Weight saver module

Installing a weight saver module in the Slim Select Bay lets you reduce the carrying weight of the computer.

The weight saver module

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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. See Chapter 6 Power and Power-Up Modes for details.

The AC adaptor

Use only the AC adaptor that came with the computer or an equivalent optional adaptor. Use of the wrong adaptor could damage your computer. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage in such case.

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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 fine 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.

■ Connecting the AC adaptor

■ Opening the display

■ Turning on the power

■ Windows XP setup

■ Turning off the power

■ Restarting the computer

■ Restoring the preinstalled software from the Product Recovery

CD-ROM or DVD ROM

3. Chapter 3

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

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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

■ Wor k hab its

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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 computers 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.

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 eye strain.

■ Place the computer so that it is directly in front of you when you work

and make sure you have adequate space to easily operate other devices.

■ Allow adequate space behind the computer to let you freely adjust the

display. The display should be angled to reduce glare and 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 and to figure below.

BELOW EYE

LEVEL

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.

ANGLES

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Lighting

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

■ Position the computer so that sunlight or bright indoor lighting does

not reflect off the screen. Use tinted windows, shades or other screen to eliminate sun glare.

■ Avoid placing the computer in front of bright light that could shine

directly in your eyes.

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■ If possible, use soft, indirect lighting in your computer work area. Use

a lamp to illuminate your documents or desk, but be sure to position the lamp so that it does not reflect off the display or shine in your eyes.

Work habits

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

■ Sit in a relaxed posture. Good positioning of your chair and equipment

as described earlier can reduce tension in your shoulders or neck and ease back strain.

■ Vary your posture frequently.

■ Occasionally stand up and stretch or exercise briefly.

■ Exercise and stretch your wrists and hands a number of times during

the day.

■ Frequently, look away from the computer and focus your eyes on a

distant object for several seconds, for example 30 seconds every 15 minutes.

■ Take frequent short breaks instead of one or two long breaks, for

example, two or three minutes every half hour.

■ Have your eyes examined regularly and visit a doctor promptly, if you

suspect you might be suffering from a repetitive strain injury.

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

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Connecting the AC adaptor

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

The AC adaptor can be connected to any power source supplying 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 fine or rupture.

1) 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.

2) 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.

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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 input port on

the back of the computer.

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Connecting the adaptor to the computer

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

indicators on the front of the computer should glow.

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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.

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

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

DISPLAY LATCH

Opening the display

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Turning on the power

This section describes how to turn on the power.

After you turn on the power for the first time, do not turn it off until you have set up the operating system. Refer to the section Starting up for the first time in this chapter.

1. Open the display.

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

Turning on the power

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 activity has stopped, then remove the

CD/DVD-ROM or diskette.

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3. In Windows XP, click start then click Tur n O ff C omp u t e r.

From the Turn Off Computer menu select Tur n Of f .

4. Turn off the power to any peripheral devices.

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

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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.

1. 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.

2. Data will be lost if you remove the battery or disconnect the AC

adaptor before the save is completed. Wait for the out.

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

hibernation mode. Data will be lost.

Disk

indicator to go

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.

For the computer to shut down in hibernation mode, the hibernation feature must be enabled in two places in TOSHIBA Power Saver: the Hibernate window and the Battery Alarm item of the Alarm window. Otherwise, the computer will shut down in Standby mode. If battery power becomes depleted, data saved in Standby 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 Keyboard, for details.

To enter Hibernation mode, follow the steps below.

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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 the 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. In Windows XP, open Performance and Maintenance and open

TOSHIBA Power Saver.

3. Select the Hibernate window, select the Enable Hibernate support

check box and click the Apply button.

4. Select the Power Save Modes window.

5. Double-click Power Mode (Full Power, Normal, etc.) and open the

System Power Mode window.

6. Enable the desired Hibernation settings for When I press 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.

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

Standby mode

In standby mode, the power remains on, but the CPU and all other devices are in sleep mode.

If the computer is not used or accessed in any way, including receipt of email, for 30 minutes when the AC adaptor is connected, the computer will automatically enter Standby mode (TOSHIBA Power Saver default).

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■ To restore operation, press the power button or press any key. The

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

■ If a network application is active when the computer automatically

enters Standby, it 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. Open the Standby setting. That action, however, will nullify the computer’s Energy Star compliance.

Standby precautions

■ 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.

■ 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.

Executing standby

You can also enable Standby by pressing Keyboard, for details.

You can enter standby mode in one of three ways:

1. In Windows XP, click start, click Turn Off Computer and click

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

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

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Stand by.

System Power Mode item in Power Saver Utility described in the Control Panel.

In Windows XP, open Performance and Maintenance and open TOSHIBA Power Saver.

System Power Mode item in Power Saver Utility described in the Control Panel.

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In Windows XP, open Performance and Maintenance and open TOSHIBA Power Saver.

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

1. When the computer is shut down in standby mode, the power

indicator flashes orange.

2. 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.

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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:

In Windows XP, click start then click Turn Off Computer. From the Turn Off Computer menu select Restart. Press Ctrl + Alt + Del to display the Windows Task Manager, then select Shutdown and Restart.

1. Select Restart from the Turn Off Computer window in the start

menu.

2. 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.

Restoring the preinstalled software

If preinstalled files are damaged, use the Product Recovery CD-ROM or DVD-ROM 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 Product Recovery CD-ROM or DVD ROM in the fixed optical

media drive and turn off the computer’s power.

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2. Hold down the F12 key and turn on the power. When the TOSHIBA

logo 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.

4. Follow the on-screen instructions.

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

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

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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4. Chapter 4

Operating Basics

This chapter gives information on basic operations including using the TOSHIBA Dual Pointing Devices, USB diskette drive, the microphone, the internal modem, wireless communication, LAN, and changing Slim Select Bay modules. It also provides tips on caring for your computer, diskettes and CD/DVDs.

TOSHIBA Dual Pointing Device

The computer is equipped with a dual point system: a Touch Pad and an AccuPoint pointing stick.

TOUCH PAD

CCUPOINT

Touch Pad and Touch Pad control buttons

CONTROL BUTTONS

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.

Two buttons below the Touch Pad 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.

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You can also tap the Touch Pad to perform functions similar to those of the left button.

Click: Tap the To u ch P a d on ce Double-click: Tap twice Drag and drop: Tap to select the material you want to move. Leave your

finger on the Touch Pad after the second tap and move the material.

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Using the AccuPoint

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

Two buttons above the Touch Pad work in the same way with the AccuPoint as they do with the Touch Pad. Refer to the Using the Touch Pad section for details.

AccuPoint precautions

Certain conditions can affect the on-screen pointer when using AccuPoint. For example, the pointer may travel contrary to AccuPoint operation or an error message may appear, if

■ You touch the AccuPoint during power-up.

■ You apply constant, soft pressure during power-up.

■ There is a sudden temperature change.

■ Strong stress is applied to the AccuPoint.

If an error message appears, reboot the computer. If an error message does not appear, wait a moment for the pointer to stop, then continue operation.

Replacing the cap

The AccuPoint cap is an expendable item that should be replaced after prolonged use. A spare AccuPoint cap is supplied with the computer.

1. To remove the AccuPoint cap, firmly pinch the cap and pull it straight

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

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

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Using the USB diskette drive

A 3 1/2" diskette drive connects to the computer’s USB port. It accommodates 1.44-megabyte or 720-kilobyte diskettes. Refer to Chapter 2, Grand Tour, for more information.

Connecting 3 1/2" diskette drive

To connect the drive, plug the diskette drive connector into a USB port.

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 diskette drive

If you connect the diskette 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" diskette drive

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

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

has stopped.

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

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

3. Click Diskette drive.

4. Pull the diskette drive connector out of the USB port.

Changing Slim Select Bay modules

This section explains how to change modules in the Slim Select Bay. The illustrations show replacement of the DVD-ROM drive with the Slim Select Bay HDD adaptor. Therefore, the text refers to those modules. However, the procedures are the same for any of the modules: CD-ROM drive, DVD-ROM drive, CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive, DVD Multi drive, HDD adaptor, Slim Select Bay 2nd battery pack with separate tray or weight saver.

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1. To avoid injury, do not put your hand into the Slim Select Bay slot.

2. Before removing or inserting a second battery pack, turn off the

computer’s power.

The TOSHIBA Mobile Extension is preinstalled to support hot swapping under Windows. Refer to Chapter 1, Introduction for information on using this utility to change modules while the computer’s power is on.

Removing a module

Remove the DVD-ROM drive as described below.

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

2. Turn the computer upside down.

Wait for all disk indicators to go out before you turn over the computer and do not lay the computer down gently. Shock can damage the HDD or other components.

3. Remove the screw near the icon securing the Slim Select Bay.

4. Make sure the screw in the Slim Select Bay lock is set in the hole for

the unlock position.

5. Slide the Slim Select Bay latch to the unlock position.

6. Grasp the DVD-ROM drive and slide it out.

The DVD-ROM drive and other Slim Select Bay modules can become hot with use. Be careful when removing the module.

SLIM SELECT

Inserting a module

Insert the Slim Select Bay HDD adaptor as described below.

1. Insert the Slim Select Bay HDD adaptor in the computer as shown

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Removing the DVD-ROM drive

below and press until the ejector clicks.

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2. If you want to lock the Slim Select Bay module, set the Slim Select

Bay lock screw in the hole for the lock position. The lock screw is inserted in the unlock position at the time of purchasing.

LOCK SCREW

SLIM SELECT BAY MODULE

OCK POSITION

Inserting the Slim Select Bay HDD adaptor

Using optical media drives

The text and illustrations in this section refer primarily to the Fixed DVDROM drive. However, operation is the same for other optical drive in the Slim Select Bay. 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/DVD-ROM, an indicator on the drive glows and the Slim Select Bay indicator glows.

Loading discs

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If you have a CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive, refer also to the Writing CDs section for precautions on writing to CDs.

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

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

open the drawer slightly.

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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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Manual release with the eject hole

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

Pulling the drawer open

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

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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.

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

2. Do not 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 centre 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 centre of the drawer to close it. Press gently until it locks into

place.

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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.

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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 Fixed DVD-ROM drive. Wait for the Slim Select Bay 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.

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

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

2. 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.

Removing a CD/DVD

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

place.

Writing CDs on CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive

Depending on the type of drive installed, you may be able to write CDs. The CD-RW/DVD-ROM 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 only once. CD-RW discs can be rewritten many times.

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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: TAIYOYUDEN CO., LTD. Mitsui Chemicals Inc. MITUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION RICOH Co., Ltd. Hitachi Maxell Ltd.

CD-RW: MITUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION RICOH Co., Ltd.

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 universal 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.

■ 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 Drag’n Drop CD 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 HDD 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:

■ 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:

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■ PC card, SD card, USB devices, external display, i.LINK devices,

optical digital devices.

■ Use the CD/MP3 control buttons to reproduce music and voice.

■ 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 Multi drive

You can use the DVD Multi drive to write data to either CD-R/-RW or DVD-R/-RW/-RAM discs. The following applications for writing are supplied on CD-ROM:

Drag’n Drop CD, licensed by Easy Systems Japan Ltd., and DigiOn Inc., MotionDV STUDIO, DVDfunSTUDIO and DVD-MovieAlbum, licensed by Matsushita Electric Industrial Co.,Ltd.

Important message

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

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Disclaimer

TOSHIBA does not bear responsibility for the following:

■ Damage to any CD-R/-RW or DVD-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/-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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Read/write function chart

Disc type CD-R

CDRW

DVD-R DVD-

DVDRAM

DVD

DVD +RW

Re a d Yes Ye s Yes Ye s Yes N o No

Wri t e Ye s Yes Ye s Yes Ye s N o No

Drag’n Drop CD*1 Yes Ye s Yes Ye s Yes No No

DVDfunSTUDIO*1 No No Yes Yes No No No

DVD-MovieAlbum*1 No No No No Yes No No

DVD-Video*2 No No Yes Yes No No No

DVD VR*2 (DVD VideoRecording)

*1 Software supplied with the product can be used for writing to a disc.

Video format can be written.

No No No No Yes No No

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

following manufacturers of CD-R/-RW and DVD-R/-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: TAIYOYUDEN CO., LTD. Mitsui Chemicals Inc. MITUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION RICOH Co., Ltd. Hitachi Maxell Ltd.

CD-RW: MITUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION RICOH Co., Ltd.

DVD-R: DVD Specifications for Recordable Disc for General

Version 2.0

TAIYOYUDEN CO., LTD. PIONEER VIDEO CORPORATION MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION

DVD-RW: DVD Specifications for Re-recordable Disc for

Versio n 1.1 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN.LIMITED TDK Corporation

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

2.0 or Version 2.1

Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

■ 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 or DVD-RW/-RAM is affected

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

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■ There are two types of DVD 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 DVDRAM discs designed without a cartridge. You cannot use a disc with a 2.6 GB single-sided capacity or 5.2 GB double-sided capacity.

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

be able to read DVD-R/-RW discs.

■ You cannot add data to a DVD-R/-RW disc that has previously been

written to.

■ You cannot overwrite data that has been previously written to a DVD-

RW disc.

■ You cannot partially delete any data written to a DVD-RW disc.

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

or in part.

■ Data deleted (erase) from a CD-RW and DVD-RW/-RAM disc cannot

be recovered. Check the content of the disc carefully before you delete it. If multiple drives that can write data to discs are connected, be careful not to delete data from the wrong drive.

■ In writing to a DVD-R/-RW 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 will 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 will take time to fill in the dummy data.

■ Two types of DVD-R/-RW/-RAM discs are on the market: data and

video. Use a video disc to store video data. You can use video discs on a DVD recorder as well as on your computer’s DVD-ROM drive. You cannot use data discs on a DVD recorder.

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

without DVD-RAM Driver Software.

Before writing or rewriting

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

■ 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 universal 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.

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■ 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,

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 HDD 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 Drag’n Drop CD, DVDfunSTUDIO and

DVDMovieAlbum is not recommended.

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When writing or rewriting

Please observe/consider the following when you write or rewrite to a CD-R/-RW or DVD-R/-RW/-RAM disc.

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

■ 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, SD card, USB devices, external display, i.LINK devices,

optical digital devices.

■ Use the Audio/Video control button to reproduce music or voice.

■ Open the DVD Multi drive

■ Do not use 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 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 HDD to the DVD-RAM. Do not use cut-

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

Drag Drop CD

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Note the following limitations when you use Drag’n Drop CD:

■ DVD-Video cannot be created using Drag’n Drop CD.

■ DVD-Audio cannot be created using Drag’n Drop CD.

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■ You cannot use Drag’n Drop CD’s music CD function to record music

to a DVD-R/-RW disc.

■ Do not use the DISC Backup function of Drag’n Drop CD to copy

DVD-Video and DVD-ROM with copyright protection, because the copy will not play correctly.

■ DVD-RAM disc cannot be backed up with the DISC Backup function

of Drag’n Drop CD.

■ You cannot backup a CD-ROM or CD-R/-RW to DVD-R/-RW using the

DISC Backup function of Drag’n Drop CD.

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

CD-R/-RW using the DISC Backup function of Drag’n Drop CD.

■ Drag’n Drop CD cannot record in packet format.

■ You might not be able to use the DISC backup function of Drag’n Drop

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

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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. Right-click Data BOX and select Options to display the DATA DISC

Option window.

2. Mark the Record and Verify check box and select Byte compare.

3. Click the OK button. The “Record and Verify” function automatically checks whether data has

been correctly recorded onto a CD/DVD. "Byte compare" compares the original data file with the data recorded on the CD/DVD and checks that the data completely matches.

Video (DVD-R/-RW/-RAM)

Note the following limitations when you write video to DVD:

■ When installing, uninstalling or MotionDV STUDIO, DVDfunSTUDIO or

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

■ Whether MotionDV STUDIO and DVD-MovieAlbum use NTSC or PAL

format is determined when the application is installed. To change the format, you will have to reinstall MotionDV STUDIO and DVDMovieAlbum.

■ When Drag’n Drop or similar software is resident in the computer’s

memory, the DVD Multi drive locks. In this situation, other software cannot be used to write data to the disc.

■ While you are editing DVD-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/-RAM disc.

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

MotionDV STUDIO, DVDfunSTUDIO or DVD-MovieAlbum is running.

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

be used, in fact, they cannot be used.

■ 8 cm (3.15") DVD-R/-RW discs cannot be use with DVDfunSTUDIO.

■ DVDfunSTUDIO cannot make DVD-Audio, VideoCD, and miniDVD.

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

■ It may take several hours for DVDfunSTUDIO to convert video to

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

■ In order to write to a DVD-RW disc that has already been written to

using DVDfunSTUDIO, you will first have to delete all of the data with Drag’n Drop CD or similar software.

■ You will need at least 20 GB of empty hard disk space to write to a

DVD-R/-RW disc.

■ You cannot record in DVD-Video format on a DVD-RAM disc.

■ You will need to format a DVD-RAM for UDF2.0 using a formatting

tool, before you write to DVD-RAM using DVD-MovieAlbum.

■ You cannot edit DVD-RAM video data that has copyright protection,

using DVD-MovieAlbum.

■ You can add PAL format images only to a PAL type DVD-RAM and

NTSC format images only to an NTSC-type DVD-RAM.

■ You cannot convert a PAL format DVD-RAM to NTSC format or an

NTSC type DVD-RAM to PAL format.

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Media care

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

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 centre hole.

5. Do not expose to direct sunlight, extreme heat or cold. Do not place

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CD/DVD that contains data.

Fingerprints on the surface can prevent the drive from properly reading data.

heavy objects on your CD/DVDs.

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6. If your CD/DVDs become dusty or dirty, wipe them with a clean dry

cloth. Wipe from the centre out, do not wipe in a circular direction around the CD/DVD. If necessary, use a cloth dampened in water or a neutral cleaner. Do not use benzine, thinner or similar cleaner.

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Diskettes

1. Store your diskettes in the container they came in to protect them and

keep them clean. If a diskette is dirty, do not use cleaning fluid. Clean it with a soft damp cloth.

2. Do not slide back the diskette’s protective metal covering or touch the

diskette’s magnetic surface. Fingerprints may prevent the diskette drive from reading data from the diskette.

3. Data may be lost if the diskette is twisted; bent; or exposed to direct

sunlight, extreme heat or cold.

4. Do not place heavy objects on your diskettes.

5. Do not eat, smoke, or use erasers near your diskettes. Foreign

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

6. Magnetic energy can destroy the data on your diskettes. Keep your

diskettes away from speakers, radios, television sets and other sources of magnetic fields.

Using the microphone

Modem

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

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

This howling occurs repeatedly and causes a very loud, high-pitched noise. It is a common phenomenon that occurs in any sound system when the microphone input is output to the speaker (throughput) and the speaker volume is too loud or too close to the microphone. You can control throughput by adjusting the volume of your speaker or through the Mute function.

To adjust the volume or activate Mute, click start, point to All Programs, point to Accessories, point to Entertainment and click Volume Control. In the Master Volume panel, you can use the slide bars to adjust the volume level or click Mute at the bottom of the panel.

This section describes how to connect and disconnect the internal modem to and from a telephone jack.

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The internal modem does not support voice functions. All data and fax functions are supported.

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

telephone jack.

2. Do not connect the modem to a digital telephone line.

A digital line will damage the modem.

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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. In Windows XP, click start, point to All Programs, point to

TOSHIBA Internal Modem and click Region Select Utility.

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.

2. The Region Selection icon will appear in the Windows Task Bar.

3. 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.

4. 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:

AutoRun Mode

The Region Select utility starts automatically when you start up the operating system.

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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.

Connecting

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To connect the internal modem cable, follow the steps below.

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.

Connecting the internal modem

Do not pull on the cable or move the computer while the cable is connected.

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If you use a storage device such as an optical drive or HDD connected to a 16-bit PC card, you might experience the following modem problems:

1. Modem speed is slow or communication is interrupted.

2. Skips may occur in sound.

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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.

Wireless communications

The computer’s wireless communication function supports both wireless LAN and Bluetooth devices.

Wireless LAN

The wireless LAN is compatible with other LAN systems based on Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum radio technology that complies with IEEE 802.11 wireless LAN standard (Revision A, B),Turbo Mode. It supports the following features:

■ Automatic Transmit Rate Select mechanism in the transmit range of

54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9 and 6 Mbit/s. (Revision A, Revision A/B 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 combo type)

■ Frequency Channel Selection (5 GHz: Revision A / 2.4 GHz:

Revision B)

■ Roaming over multiple channels

■ Card Power Management

■ Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) data encryption, based on 152 bit

encryption algorithm. (Revision A/B combo type).Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) data encryption, based on 128 bit encryption algorithm. (Revision B only type).

■ Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) data encryption, based on

256 bit encryption algorithm. (Revision A/B combo type)

Wake-up on LAN does not function on a wireless LAN.

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Security

1. Be sure to enable WEP (encryption) function. Otherwise your

computer will allow the illegal access by outsider through wireless LAN to cause illegal intrusion, eavesdropping, and loss or destruction of stored data. TOSHIBA strongly recommend the customer to enable the WEP function.

2. TOSHIBA is not liable for the eavesdropping of data due to the use of

wireless LAN and the damage thereof.

Bluetooth wireless technology (Built-in in some models)

Bluetooth wireless technology eliminates the need for cables between electronic devices such as desktop computers, printers and mobile phones.

You cannot use the built-in Bluetooth functions and an optional Bluetooth PC card simultaneously.

Bluetooth wireless technology has the following features:

Worldwide operation

The Bluetooth radio transmitter and receiver operates in the 2.45 GHz band, which is license-free and compatible with radio systems in most countries in the world.

Radio links

You can easily establish links between two or more devices. The link is maintained even if the devices are not within line of sight.

Security

Two advanced security mechanisms ensure a high level of security:

■ Authentication prevents access to critical data and makes it

impossible to falsify the origin of a message.

■ Encryption prevents eavesdropping and maintains link privacy.

Wireless communication switch

You can enable or disable wireless LAN and Bluetooth functions, with the on/off switch. No transmissions are sent or received when the switch is off. Slide the switch toward the back of the computer to turn it on and toward the front of the computer 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.

Wireless communication Indicator

The wireless communication indicator indicates the status of the wireless communication functions.

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Indicator status Indication

Indicator off Wireless communication switch is set to off.

Automatic power down because of overheating. Power malfunction

Indicator glows Wireless communication switch is on. Wireless

LAN or Bluetooth is turned on by an application.

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, TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card or Atheros AR5001X Mini PCI Wireless Network Adaptor and enable.

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LAN

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.

Connecting LAN cable

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.

If you are using Gigabit Ethernet LAN (1000 megabits per second, 1000BASE-T), be sure to connect with a CAT5 cable or a CAT5E cable. (A CAT5E cable is recommended.) You cannnot use a CAT3 cable.

If you are using Fast Ethernet LAN (100 megabits per second, 100BASE-TX), be sure to connect with a CAT5 cable. You cannot use a CAT3 cable.

If you are using Ethernet LAN (10 megabits per second, 10BASE-T), you can connect with either a CAT5 or a CAT3.

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.

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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.

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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.

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.

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Moving the computer

The computer is designed for rugged durability. However, a few simple precautions taken when moving the computer will help ensure troublefree operation.

■ Make sure all disk activity has ended before moving the computer.

Check the Disk and Slim Select Bay indicators on the computer.

■ If a CD/DVD is in the drives, 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.

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 Power Save Mode window in TOSHIBA Power Saver.

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Maximum Performance

Performance

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.

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

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

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

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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 Tab key, and the BkSp (backspace) key perform

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

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The Keyboard

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. See 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 feature.

Emulating keys on enhanced keyboard

Esc

F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F9 F10 F11 F12

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Tab

CapsLock

Shift

Ctrl

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.

! 1

QW RTYUI OP

$4%

ASDFGHJ KL

Alt

CXZB

(9 )

A 101-key enhanced keyboard layout

Pause

PrtSc

Scroll

SysReg

Break

lock

Bk Sp

Ins

{[}

]

Enter

;

Shift

Alt

Ctrl

Home

Del

End

Num

PgUp

PgDn

Lock

8 9

Home

PgUp

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PgDn

End

0 Ins

Enter

. Del

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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.

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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.

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.

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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 similar to the one below. Continue holding down Fn and press F2 again to change the setting. You can also change this setting through the Plugged in or Running on batteries item of the Power Saver Properties window in TOSHIBA Power Saver.

Standby: When you press Fn + F3, the computer enters Standby. To avoid entering Standby 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. To avoid entering Hibernation unexpectedly, a dialog box appears for verification. However, if you select the check box, it will not appear in the future.

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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.

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 Monitor brightness item of the Power Save Mode window in TOSHIBA Power Saver.

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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 Monitor brightness item of the Power

Save Mode window in Power Saver.

1. 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.

2. Display clarity increases with the brightness level.

3. LCD Display Brightness control using Fn + F6/F7 keys does not

function when the Brightness sensor is turned on by TOSHIBA Power Saver. Turn off the Brightness Sensor when you want to adjust LCD Display Brightness manually.

Wireless setting: If your computer has both Bluetooth and wireless LAN functions, you can press Fn + F8 to select which type of wireless

communication you want to use. When you press these hot keys, a dialog box will appear. Continue holding down Fn and press F8 to change the setting. If wireless communication is turned off, Disabled Wireless Communication Switch will be displayed.

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If no wireless communication device is installed, a dialog box will not appear.

Dual Pointing Device: Pressing Fn + F9 in a windows environment

enables or disables the Dual Pointing Device function. When you press these hot keys, the current setting will change and be displayed as an icon.

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Display resolution selection: Press Fn + space key s 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 1024X768, from 1024X768 to 800X600, from 800X600 to the original resolution.

The Keyboard

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 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.

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 centre of the keyboard with colour 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 figure below.

Turning on the overlays

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

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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 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.

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.

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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.

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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

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6. Chapter 6

Power and Power-Up Modes

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

Power conditions

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

Table 6-1 Power conditions

AC adaptor connected

Main battery fully charged

Main battery partially charged or no charge

No main battery installed

Power on Power off (no operation)

Operates

No charge

LED: Battery green

DC IN green

Operates

Charge*

LED: Battery orange

Operates

No charge

LED: Battery off

DC IN green

No charge LED: Battery green

DC IN green

Quick charge* LED: Battery orange

DC IN green

No charge LED: Battery off

DC IN green

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Table 6-1 Power conditions continued

AC adaptor connected

2nd battery fully charged

2nd battery partially charged or no charge

No 2nd battery installed

AC adaptor not connected

Main battery charge is above low battery tri point Main battery charge is below low battery tri point Main battery charge is exhausted No main battery installed

AC adaptor not connected

2nd battery charge is above low battery tri point 2nd battery charge is below low battery tri point

2nd battery charge is exhausted No 2nd battery is installed

Power on Power off (no operation)

• Operates

• No charge

• LED: 2nd battery green DC IN green

• Operates

• Charge*

• LED: 2nd battery orange

• No charge

• LED: 2nd battery green DC IN green

• Quick charge*

• LED: 2nd battery orange

DC IN green

• Operates

• No charge

• LED: 2nd battery off

• No charge

• LED: 2nd battery off

DC IN green

• Operates

–

• LED: Battery off

DC IN off

• Operates

–

• LED: Battery flashes orange

DC IN off

Computer shuts down*

• No operation*

–

• LED: Battery off DC IN off

• Operates

–

• LED: 2nd battery off

DC IN off

• Operates

–

• LED: 2nd battery

flash orange DC IN off

Computer shut down*3 –

• No operation*

–

• LED: 2nd battery off

DC IN off

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2nd battery

secondary battery is installed.

indicator refers to the

Slim Select Bay

*1 When the secondary battery is not charging. *2 When the main battery is not charging

indicator when a

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For the computer to shut down in hibernation mode, the hibernation

Power and Power-Up Modes

feature must be enabled in two places in TOSHIBA Power Saver: the Hibernate window and the Battery Alarm item of the Alarm window. If a main battery and a secondary battery are installed, the computer does not shut down until the charge in both batteries is exhausted.

When no secondary battery is installed

When no main battery is installed

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

Power indicators

As shown in the above table, the Battery, Slim Select Bay, DC IN and Power indicators on the system indicator alert you to the computer’s

operating capability and battery charge status.

Battery indicators

Check the Battery indicator to determine the status of the main battery and the Slim Select Bay indicator to determine the status of the

secondary battery. The following indicator lights indicate the battery status:

DC IN indicator

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Flashing orange

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

Orange

Indicates the AC adaptor is connected and charging the battery.

Green

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

No light

Under any other conditions, the indicator does not light.

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

Check the DC IN indicator to determine the power status with the AC adaptor connected:

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Green

Flashing orange

No light

Power indicator

Check the Power indicator to determine the power status:

Green

Blinking orange

No light

Battery types

The computer has three types of batteries:

■ Main Battery packs and additional Battery Pack (optional)

■ Slim Select Bay 2nd Battery Pack (optional)

■ Real Time Clock (RTC) battery

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

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

Under any other conditions, the indicator does not light.

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

Indicates power is being supplied to the computer while the computer is in Standby mode. The indicator turns on for one second and off for two seconds.

Under any other conditions, the indicator does not light.

Main battery

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

Before you remove the battery pack, set the computer to Hibernation mode or save your data and shut down the computer. Do not change the battery pack while the AC adaptor is connected.

1. 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.

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Toshiba M1 Service Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

General Precautions

Table of Contents

Preface

Equipment checklist

Features

Special features

Utilities

Options

Front with the display closed

Left side

Right side

Back side

Underside

Front with the display open

System indicators

Keyboard indicators

USB diskette drive

Slim Select Bay modules

AC adaptor

Setting up your work space

Connecting the AC adaptor

Opening the display

Turning on the power

Windows XP setup

Turning off the power

Restarting the computer

Restoring the preinstalled software

TOSHIBA Dual Pointing Device

Using the USB diskette drive

Changing Slim Select Bay modules

Using optical media drives

Writing CDs on CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive

Media care

Using the microphone

Modem

Wireless communications

Cleaning the computer

Moving the computer

Heat dispersal

Typewriter keys

F1 … F12 function keys

Soft keys: Fn key combinations

Windows special keys

Keypad overlay

Generating ASCII characters

Power conditions

Power indicators

Battery types