Toshiba M200 User Manual

User’s Manual

M200

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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.

Portégé M200 Portable Personal Computer User’s Manual
First edition November 2003

Disclaimer

This manual has been validated and reviewed for accuracy. The
instructions and descriptions it contains are accurate for the Portégé
M200 Portable Personal Computer at the time of this manual’s
production. However, succeeding computers and manuals are subject to
change without notice. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for damages
incurred directly or indirectly from errors, omissions or discrepancies
between the computer and the manual.

Trademarks

IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines
Corporation.

Intel, Pentium and Centrino are registered trademarks and SpeedStep is a
trademark of Intel Corporation.

Windows and Microsoft are registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation.

Bluetooth is a trademark owned by its proprietor and used by TOSHIBA
under licence.

Other trademarks and registered trademarks not listed above may be
used in this manual.

EU Declaration of Conformity

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

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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 the approval does not, of itself, give an unconditional
assurance of successful operation on every PSTN network termination
point.

In the event of problems, you should contact your equipment supplier in
the first instance.

Network Compatibility Statement

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

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

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

Greece  ATAAB AN005,AN006 and GR01,02,03,04

Portugal  ATAAB AN001,005,006,007,011 and P03,04,08,10

Spain  ATAAB AN005,007,012, and ES01

Switzerland  ATAAB AN002

All other countries  ATAAB AN003,004

Specific switch settings or software setup are required for each network,
please refer to the relevant sections of the user guide for more details.

The hookflash (timed break register recall) function is subject to separate
national type approvals. It has not been tested for conformity to national
type regulations, and no guarantee of successful operation of that
specific function on specific national networks can be given.

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General Precautions

TOSHIBA computers are designed to optimise safety, minimise strain and
withstand the rigours 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. Also refer to your Safety Instruction
Manual.

Stress injury

Carefully read the Safety Instruction Manual. It contains information on
prevention of stress injuries to your hands and wrists that can be caused
by extensive keyboard use. Chapter 3, Getting Started, also includes
information on 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.

Mobile phones

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

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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 modelling software, such as high end computer aided
design application

6. use of computer in areas with low air pressure (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
shutdown. This is a normal protective feature designed to reduce the risk
of lost data or damage to the product when used outside recommended
conditions. To avoid risk of lost data, always make backup copies of
data by periodically storing it on an external storage medium. For
optimum performance, use your computer product only under
recommended conditions Read additional restrictions under
“Environmental Conditions” in your product Resource Guide. Contact
TOSHIBA Service and Support for more information.

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Cooling fan

This product is equipped with a CPU cooling fan, VGA cooling fan and
vent holes. Please make sure to follow the cautions below to avoid
overheat.

■ Clean any dust or dirt that has accumulated on the CPU cooling fan,

VGA cooling fan or vent holes.

■ Do not block the CPU cooling fan, VGA cooling fan or vent holes.

■ Use, place and carry the computer in the recommended manner.

Do not block the vents during use. Cooling fans draw in outside air.

CPU COOLING FAN

VENT

VGA COOLING FAN

VENT

CPU cooling fan, VGA cooling fan and vents

Pressure or impact damage

Do not apply heavy pressure to the computer or subject it to strong
impact. Excessive pressure or impact can cause damage to computer
components or otherwise cause malfunctions.

PC card overheating

Some PC cards can become hot with prolonged use. Overheating of a
PC card can result in errors or instability in the PC card operation. Also,
be careful when you remove a PC card that has been used for a long
time.

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CE compliance

This product and the original options are designed to observe the related
EMC (Electromagnetic compatibility) and safety standards. However,
TOSHIBA should not guarantee that this product still observes these EMC
standards if options or cables not produced by TOSHIBA are connected
or implemented. In this case the persons who have connected/
implemented those options / cables have to assure that the system (PC
plus options / cables) still fulfils the required standards. To avoid in
general EMC problems following advice should be observed:

■ Only CE marked options should be connected / implemented

■ Only best shielded cables should be connected

Working environment

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

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

For example, the following environments are not approved:

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

■ Medical Environments

■ Automotive Environments

■ Aircraft Environments

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

Any consequences resulting from the use of this product in working
environments that are not approved are not the responsibility of TOSHIBA
Europe GmbH.

The consequences of the use of this product in nonapproved working
environments may be:

■ Interference with other devices or machines in the near surrounding

area

■ Malfunction of, or data loss from, this product caused by disturbances

generated by other devices or machines in the near surrounding area

Therefore TOSHIBA strongly recommend that the electromagnetic
compatibility of this product should be suitably tested in all nonapproved
working environments before use. In the case of automobiles or aircraft,
the manufacturer or airline respectively should be asked for permission
before use of this product.

Furthermore, for general safety reasons, the use of this product in
environments with explosive atmospheres is not permitted.

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Network connection (class A warning)

If this product has networking capabilities and will be connected to a
network, Class A radiation limits will be observed (in accordance with
technical conventions). This means that if the product will be used in a
domestic environment, other devices in the near surrounding may suffer
interference. Consequently, please do not use this product in such
environments (for example a living room), otherwise you could be held
responsible for any ensuing interference.

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Table of Contents

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Table of Contents

Preface ........................................................................................ xvi

Manual contents.................................................................................... xvi

Conventions.......................................................................................... xvii

Abbreviations.....................................................................................xvii

Icons..................................................................................................xvii

Keys...................................................................................................xvii

Key operation ...................................................................................xviii

Display.............................................................................................. xviii

Messages .........................................................................................xviii

Chapter 1 Introduction..............................................................11

Equipment checklist .............................................................................11

Features .................................................................................................13

Special features.....................................................................................17

Utilities .................................................................................................110

Options.................................................................................................113

Chapter 2 The Grand Tour........................................................21

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

Left side..................................................................................................22

Right side ...............................................................................................23

Back side ...............................................................................................24

Underside...............................................................................................25

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

Indicators .............................................................................................210

AC adaptor...........................................................................................213

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Chapter 3 Getting Started ........................................................31

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

General conditions.............................................................................32

Placement of computer .....................................................................32

Seating and posture ..........................................................................33

Lighting..............................................................................................33

Work habits .......................................................................................34

Operating the computer in tablet mode..............................................35

Connecting the AC adaptor..................................................................36

Opening the display ..............................................................................38

Turning on the power............................................................................39

Starting up for the first time .................................................................39

Turning off the power .........................................................................310

Shut Down mode (Boot mode) ........................................................310

Hibernation mode ............................................................................310

Standby mode .................................................................................312

Restarting the computer.....................................................................314

Restoring the preinstalled software from the Product Recovery

CDROM or DVD ROM ........................................................................314

Chapter 4 Operating Basics.....................................................41

Using the Touch Pad.............................................................................41

Using the Tablet PC Pen and Reserve Pen .........................................42

Inserting the Tablet PC Pen...............................................................44

Removing the Tablet PC Pen ............................................................44

Pen actions........................................................................................45

Replacing the pen tip.........................................................................46

Inserting the Reserve Pen..................................................................47

Removing the Reserve Pen ...............................................................47

Changing to the Tablet mode...............................................................48

Changing the screen orientation .......................................................411

Method 1: Changing the screen orientation using TOSHIBA

Accelerometer Utilities.....................................................................412

Method 2: Changing the screen orientation using Cross Function

Button..............................................................................................412

Method 3: Changing the screen orientation using Task Bar............413

Changing to the laptop mode.............................................................413

Using the USB FDD Kit .......................................................................414

Connecting the USB diskette drive .................................................415

Disconnecting the USB diskette drive .............................................416

Diskette care....................................................................................416

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Wireless communications ..................................................................417

Wireless LAN ...................................................................................417

Bluetooth wireless technology.........................................................418

Wireless communication switch ......................................................418

Wireless communication indicator...................................................419

LAN .......................................................................................................419

LAN cable types ..............................................................................420

Connecting LAN cable.....................................................................420

Disconnecting LAN cable ................................................................421

Using the microphones.......................................................................421

Audio ...............................................................................................422

Using the internal modem ..................................................................425

Region selection ..............................................................................425

Properties menu ..............................................................................426

Connecting ......................................................................................427

Disconnecting..................................................................................427

Cleaning the computer .......................................................................428

Moving the computer..........................................................................428

Heat dispersal......................................................................................429

Chapter 5 The Keyboard ..........................................................51

Typewriter keys .....................................................................................51

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

Soft Keys: Alt Gr Key Combinations....................................................52

The Euro symbol................................................................................52

Soft keys: Fn key combinations ...........................................................53

Emulating keys on enhanced keyboard.............................................53

Hotkeys .............................................................................................54

Fn Sticky key .....................................................................................56

Windows special keys...........................................................................57

Keypad overlay ......................................................................................57

Turning on the overlays .....................................................................57

Arrow mode .......................................................................................57

Numeric mode ...................................................................................58

Temporarily using normal keyboard (overlay on)...............................58

Temporarily using overlay (overlay off) ..............................................59

Temporarily changing modes ............................................................59

Generating ASCII characters................................................................59

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Chapter 6 Power and PowerUp Modes.................................61

Power conditions ..................................................................................61

Power indicators ...................................................................................62

Battery indicator ................................................................................62

DC IN 15V indicator ...........................................................................62

Power indicator..................................................................................63

Battery types..........................................................................................63

Battery Pack ......................................................................................63

Real time clock battery......................................................................64

Care and use of the Battery Pack ........................................................64

Safety precautions.............................................................................64

Charging the batteries .......................................................................67

Monitoring battery capacity...............................................................69

Maximising battery operating time ....................................................69

Retaining data with power off..........................................................610

Extending battery life.......................................................................610

Replacing the Battery Pack................................................................611

Removing the Battery Pack.............................................................611

Installing the Battery Pack...............................................................613

TOSHIBA Password Utility..................................................................614

User password ................................................................................614

Supervisor password.......................................................................615

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

Tablet mode.........................................................................................616

Powerup modes .................................................................................617

Windows utilities..............................................................................617

Hot keys ..........................................................................................617

Panel power off ...................................................................................617

System Auto Off ..................................................................................617

Chapter 7 HW Setup .................................................................71

HW Setup ...............................................................................................71

Accessing HW Setup.........................................................................71

HW Setup window.............................................................................71

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Chapter 8 Optional Devices .....................................................81

Cards/memory...................................................................................81

Power devices ...................................................................................81

Peripheral devices .............................................................................81

Other..................................................................................................81

PC cards.................................................................................................82

Inserting a PC card............................................................................82

Removing a PC card..........................................................................83

SD cards.................................................................................................83

Installing an SD card..........................................................................84

Removing an SD card........................................................................84

Formatted SD Cards .............................................................................85

Creation of a boot disk .........................................................................86

Memory expansion................................................................................86

Installing memory module..................................................................87

Removing memory module................................................................89

Battery Pack ........................................................................................810

Universal AC Adaptor..........................................................................810

Battery Charger ...................................................................................810

USB diskette Kit ..................................................................................810

Tablet Multi Dock ................................................................................811

External monitor..................................................................................812

Tablet PC Pen set................................................................................812

Reserve Pen.........................................................................................812

Security lock ........................................................................................813

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Chapter 9 Troubleshooting ......................................................91

Problem solving process ......................................................................91

Preliminary checklist..........................................................................92

Analysing the problem.......................................................................92

Hardware and system checklist...........................................................93

System startup .................................................................................94

Self test..............................................................................................94

Power ................................................................................................94

Password...........................................................................................97

Keyboard ...........................................................................................97

LCD panel..........................................................................................97

Hard disk drive ..................................................................................98

Diskette drive.....................................................................................98

Infrared port.......................................................................................99

Pointing device ..................................................................................99

PC card............................................................................................911

SD card............................................................................................912

Monitor ............................................................................................912

Sound system..................................................................................913

USB .................................................................................................913

Memory expansion ..........................................................................914

Standby/Hibernation........................................................................914

Modem ............................................................................................915

LAN..................................................................................................916

Wireless LAN ...................................................................................916

Bluetooth .........................................................................................916

Real Time Clock ..............................................................................917

If you need further assistance............................................................917

Before you call.................................................................................917

Where to write .................................................................................917

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Appendix A Specifications ......................................................A1

Appendix B AC Power Cord and Connectors .......................B1

Appendix C Keyboard Layouts ...............................................C1

Appendix D Display Controller and Modes ...........................D1

Appendix E If your computer is stolen................................... E1

Appendix F ASCII Character Codes ....................................... F1

Appendix G Internal Modem Guide ........................................G1

Appendix H Wireless LAN........................................................H1

Appendix I V.90 .......................................................................... I1

Glossary....................................................................................... I1

Index ............................................................................................ I1

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Preface

Portégé M200

Preface

Congratulations on your purchase of the TOSHIBA Portégé M200
computer. This powerful, lightweight notebook computer is designed to
provide years of reliable, highperformance computing.

This manual tells how to set up and begin using your Portégé M200
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 familiarise 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 organised, 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. If you are going to install PC cards or connect external
devices such as a monitor, be sure to read Chapter 8, Optional Devices.

Manual contents

This manual is composed of nine chapters, nine appendices, 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 in laptop mode and tablet mode and gives tips
on safety and designing your work area.

Chapter 4, Operating Basics, includes tips on care of the computer and
on using the Touch Pad ,Tablet PC Pen, external diskette drive, Wireless
LAN, Bluetooth, LAN, microphone and internal modem.

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

Chapter 6, Power and PowerUp Modes, gives details on the computer’s
power resources and battery save modes and how to set a password.

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, provides helpful information on how to

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

The Appendices provide technical information about your computer.
The Glossary defines general computer terminology and includes a list of

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

Conventions

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

Abbreviations

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

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.

Display

S ABC

Names of windows or icons or text generated
by the computer that appears on its display
screen is presented in the type face you see
to the left.

Messages

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

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

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

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Introduction

Portégé M200

Chapter 1

Introduction

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

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

Hardware

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

Check to make sure you have all the following items:

■ Portégé M200 Portable Personal Computer

■ Universal AC adaptor and power cord

■ Tablet PC Pen

Tablet PC Pen is included in the carton of pen set with the product when
purchased. Spare pen tip and drawout tool are also included in the
carton.

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Software

■ The following software is preinstalled:

■ Microsoft

■ TOSHIBA Modem driver

■ TOSHIBA Display driver

■ TOSHIBA Touch Pad driver

■ TOSHIBA Sound driver

■ TOSHIBA Bluetooth drivers (Can be used only in Bluetooth

models)

■ TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Driver

■ TOSHIBA Mobile Extension3

■ TOSHIBA Utilities

■ TOSHIBA Hotkey Utility for Display Devices

■ TOSHIBA Tablet Access code Logon Utility

■ TOSHIBA Zooming Utility

■ TOSHIBA Rotation Utility

■ TOSHIBA Accelerometer Utilities

■ TOSHIBA Power Saver

■ TOSHIBA Common Modules

■ TOSHIBA Console

■ TOSHIBA Config Free

■ TOSHIBA SD Memory Boot Utility

■ TOSHIBA Skins for Windows Media Player

■ SD card Driver Set

■ PC Diagnostic Tool Utility

■ Online manual

■ Sensiva Symbol Commander

■ Documentation:

■ Portégé M200 Portable Personal Computer User’s Manual

■ Portégé M200 Portable Personal Computer Quickstart

■ Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC Edition manual package

■ Safety Instruction Manual

■ Warranty Information

■ Product Recovery CDROM or DVD ROM

®

Windows XP Tablet PC Edition

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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®,

processor which incorporates a math co
processor, a 32 KB level 1 cache memory and a
1MB level 2 cache memory. It also supports
Enhanced Intel

■ Intel

■ Intel

■ Intel

■ Intel

Other processors may be introduced in the
future

Some configurations carry Intel® Centrino™ technology, which is based
on three separate technologies of Intel® Pentium® M, Intel® PRO/Wireless
Network Connection, and Intel® 855 Chipset Family.

®

®

®

®

®

SpeedStep™ technology.
Pentium® M processor 1.4 GHz
Pentium® M processor 1.5 GHz
Pentium® M processor 1.6 GHz
Pentium® M processor 1.7 GHz

Memory

Slot 256, 512 or 1,024 MB memory modules can be

installed in the two memory slots for a maximum
of 2GB of system memory.’

Level 2 cache 1 MB level 2 cache is provided to maximize

performance.

Video RAM 32MB of RAM is provided for Video display.

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Disks

Builtin Hard disk

■ 40 billion bytes (37.26 GB)

■ 60 billion bytes (55.87 GB)

■ 80 billion bytes (74.53 GB)

Other hard disks may be introduced in the
future.

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 12.1" SXGA+TFT, 1400 horizontal × 1050

vertical pixels, up to 16 M colours.

Gaphics controller Graphics controller maximizes display

performance. Refer to Appendix D for more
information.

Keyboard

Builtin 84 keys or 85 keys, compatible with IBM®

enhanced keyboard, embedded numeric overlay,
dedicated cursor control,

Chapter 5, The Keyboard, for details.

and

keys. See

Touch pad

Builtin A touch pad and control buttons in the palm rest

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

Tablet PC Pen

Supplied A pen enables data entry directly through the

display screen.

Reserve Pen

Optional A pen enables data entry directly through the

display screen. Supplied pen uses a pen instead
Tablet PC Pen at the time of loss or breakage.
Some Computers are equipped with a Reserve
Pen

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Power

Battery Pack The computer is powered by one rechargeable

lithiumion battery pack.

RTC battery The internal RTC battery backs up the Real Time

Clock (RTC) and calendar.

AC adaptor The AC adaptor provides power to the system

and rechar
comes with a detachable power cord. Because it
is universal, it can receive a range of AC voltage
between 100 and 240 volts.

es the batteries when they are low. It

Ports

Headphone Enables connection of a stereo headphone.

Microphone Enables connection of a monaural microphone.

Infrared 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.

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

compatible functions.

Docking Special port for connecting a Tablet Multi Dock.

Universal Serial Bus
(USB 2.0)

The computer has two 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.)

Slots

PC card A PC card slot accommodates one 5 mm Type II

card.

SD card This slot lets you easily transfer data from

devices, such as digital cameras and Personal
Digital Assistants, that use SD card
flashmemory. You can use memory module in
this slot.

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Multimedia

Sound System Windows Sound System compatible sound

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

Communications

Modem An internal modem provides capability for data

and fax communication. It supports V.90 (V.92).
The speed of data transfer and fax depends on
analo

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, Canada and Australia. Only V.90 is
available in other regions.

LAN The computer is equipped with a LAN card that

supports Ethernet LAN (10 Mbit/s, 10BASET)
and Fast Ethernet LAN (100 Mbit/s,
100BASETX).

Wireless LAN Some computers in this series are equipped with

a wireless LAN miniPCI card that is compatible
with other LAN systems based on Direct
Sequence Spread Spectrum/Orthogonal
Frequency Division Multiplexin
that complies with the IEEE802.11 Standard. The
configuration of the built in Wireless LAN
depends on the model you purchased (Revision
B or G)
Revision G support a data transfer rate up to
54 Mbit/s.
Revision B support a data transfer rate up to
11 Mbit/s.
Turbo Mode support a data transfer rate up to
108 Mbit/s.

radio technology

Wireless
communication
switch

Bluetooth Some computers in this series are equipped with

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This switch turns the Wireless LAN and
Bluetooth communication functions on and off.

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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Security

Security lock slot Connects an optional security lock to anchor the

computer to a desk or other large object.

Software

Operating System The following operating systems is preinstalled:

Windows XP Tablet PC Edition. Refer to the
Software section at the front of this chapter.

TOSHIBA Utilities A number of utilities and drivers are preinstalled

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

Plug and Play When you connect an external device to the

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

Special features

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

Hot keys Key combinations let you quickly modify the

system configuration directly from the keyboard
without running a system configuration program.

Keypad overlay Grey keys with grey lettering make up the

keypad overlay, which lets you use the keyboard
for tenkey operations or cursor control.

Display automatic
power off

HDD automatic
power off

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This feature automatically cuts off power to the
internal display when there is no keyboard input
for a time specified. Power is restored when any
key is pressed. You can specify the time in the
Monitor power off item of the Basic Setup tab in
TOSHIBA Power Saver.

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

Introduction

System automatic
Standby/Hibernation

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

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

can specify the Power Save Mode in the
Running on batteries item of the Profile item in
TOSHIBA Power Saver.

Power on password Two levels of password security are available:

supervisor and user. This feature prevents
unauthorized access to your computer.

Instant security A hot key function blanks the screen and

disables the computer providing quick and easy
data security.

Advanced Instant
Security

Advanced Instant This function is a utility (one of
the acceleration sensor utilities) with the
following functions.

■ It performs from CrossMenu and PC is

changed into a WorkStation lock state.

■ If PC is moved in the state of a WorkStation

lock, beep sound will sound. Cancel a
WorkStation lock, in order to stop beep
sound.

■ If a WorkStation lock is canceled, a program

will be ended automatically.

Intelligent power
supply

A microprocessor in the computer's intelligent
power supply detects the battery's charge and
calculates the remaining battery capacity. It also
protects electronic components from abnormal
conditions, such as voltage overload from a AC
adaptor. You can monitor remaining battery
capacity. Use the Battery remaining item in
TOSHIBA Power Saver.

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

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

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Low battery
automatic
hibernation

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

Auto power on This feature lets you set a time and date for the

computer to turn on automatically. The feature is
useful for receiving remote communications
while you are asleep or away. You can specify
the setting in Scheduled Tasks.

Standby If you have to interrupt your work, you can turn

off the power without exiting from your software.
Data is maintained in the computer’s main
memory. When you turn on the power a

ain, you

can continue working right where you left off.

Hibernation This feature lets you turn off the power without

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

Heat dispersal To protect from overheating, the CPU has an

internal temperature sensor. If the computer’s
internal temperature rises to a certain level, the
cooling fan is turned on or the processing speed
is lowered. Use the Cooling Method item of the
Basic Setup tab in TOSHIBA Power Saver.

Maximum

Performance

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

Performance Uses a combination of fan and

lowering the CPU processing
speed.

Battery

optimised

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

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Utilities

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

TOSHIBA Power
Saver

HW Setup This program lets you customize your hardware

TOSHIBA Password
Utility

Display Driver for
Windows

Symbol Commander This software enables the user to run an

TOSHIBA
Accelerometer
Utilities

To access this power management program,
open the Control Panel, click Performance and
Maintenance and click the TOSHIBA Power
Saver icon

settin

s according to the way you work with your
computer and the peripherals you use. To start
the utility, open the Control Panel, click Printers
and Other Hardware and click the TOSHIBA HW
Setup icon.

The TOSHIBA Password Utility provides two
levels of password security: User and
Supervisor.

The display driver enables simultaneous display
on the internal LCD, and on an external
computer monitor. To enable this function, use
the Display Properties dialog box.

application or to show home page by drawing a
simple mark on the display with the Tablet PC
Pen. You can customize the action to boot the
computer and to run the application.

When TOSHIBA Accelerometer Utilities is
enabled, you can invoke the Start menu, switch
active windows or launch predefined
applications by shaking the computer vertically
or horizontally, or tilting it.

You can boot TOSHIBA Accelerometer Utilities
from the menu bar as follows.

Start –> All Programs –> TOSHIBA –> Tablet
PC –> Setting of TOSHIBA Accelerometer
Utilities

The Setting of TOSHIBA Accelerometer Utilities
screen appears.

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Sound driver A broad range of audio controls are available

throu

h the ADI sound driver, including Software
Synthesize, Mic Volume, Noise Reduction and
Audio Power Management.

Click Control Panel and click SoundMAX icon to
change the Mic Noise Reduction settings and
the Power Management settings.

For other sound settings, use the Windows
Device Manager, Multimedia Panel or Volume
Dial.

TOSHIBA
Accessibility

This utility lets you make the Fn key sticky, that
is, you can press it once, release it, and they
press an “F number” key. The Fn key remains
active until another key is pressed.

TOSHIBA Mobile
Extension3

This utility allows you to dock with or undock
from a docking station or port replicator, while
your system is powered on, or while in Standby
or Hibernation. Settings can be modified from
the "TOSHIBA Mobile Extension 3" icon in the
TOSHIBA Console.

Hot key utility This utility lets you display or hide a confirmation

message when you press Fn + F3 or Fn + F4.

TOSHIBA Tablet
Access Code Logon
Utility

This utility allows you to logon to the system. If a
password has been set, a dialog box with a
prompt (e.g. Password=

appears when you turn
the power on. If the system is in tablet mode,
you can enter a password by clicking on keys of
the soft keyboard with the Tablet PC Pen.

TOSHIBA Zooming
Utility

This utility allows you to enlarge or reduce the
text size on the Internet Explorer window and the
icon size on the desktop.

TOSHIBA Console TOSHIBA Console is a graphical user interface

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

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PC Diagnosis Tool TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool displays the basic

in formation on PC, and the test of builtin
devices can also be performed. You can boot
TOSHIBA PC Dia

nostic Tool form the menu bar

as follows.

Start –> All Programs –> TOSHIBA –>
Utilities –> PC Diagnostic Tool

Bluetooth TOSHIBA
Stack

This software enables communication between
remote Bluetooth devices. Refer to the Quick

Start Guide.

Bluetooth cannot be used in models that do not have a Bluetooth module
installed.

TOSHIBA ConfigFree TOSHIBA ConfigFree is a suite of utilities to

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

You can boot TOSHIBA ConfigFree from the
menu bar as follows.

Start –> All Programs –> TOSHIBA –>
Networking –> ConfigFree

TOSHIBA SD Memory
Boot Utility

The TOSHIBA SD memory boot utility is a utility
which can create SD memory card as a boot
disk. You can boot TOSHIBA SD Memory Boot
Utility from the menu bar as follows.

Start –> All Programs –> TOSHIBA –> Utility >
SD Memory Boot Utility

Drag’n Drop CD+DVD The setup image for Drag'n Drop CD+DVD is

located in C:\TOSHIBA.Before using it, please
execute the installation program on the desktop
for installation. However, you can only use
Drag'n Drop CD+DVD with the following drives:

■ The CD/DVD recordable drives which can

connect to the slim select bay of Tablet Multi
Dock

■ External CDRW/DVDROM Drive (PA3352x)

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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 A 256, 512 or 1,024 MB memory module

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

Battery Pack An addition Battery Pack can be purchased from

your TOSHIBA dealer. The Battery Pack is
identical to the one that came with your
computer. Use it as a spare or replacement.

Universal AC Adaptor If you use your computer at more than one site,

it may be convenient to purchase an additional
Universal AC Adaptor (PA3282,PA3283) for each
site so you will not have to carry the adaptor with
you.

USB FDD Kit A 3 ½" diskette drive accommodates

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

Battery Charger The Battery Charger lets you charge extra

batteries outside the computer. See Chapter 8,
Optional Devices, for details.

Security locks The slots are available to attach a security cable

to the computer to deter theft.

Tablet Multi Dock The Tablet Multi Dock provides the ports

available on the computer in addition to separate
lineout jack, External monitor port, Universal
Serial Bus port × 3, LAN jack and Slim Select
Bay module.

Wireless LAN Kit This option enables Wireless LAN functions in

computer that does not have preinstalled
Wireless LAN. It is installed by dealers only.

Bluetooth Kit This option enables Bluetooth wireless

communications in computer that does not have
preinstalled Bluetooth. It is installed by dealers
only.

Tablet PC Pen Tablet PC Pen can be purchased from your

TOSHIBA dealer. Use it as a spare to your
computer.

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Reserve pen Reserve Pen can be purchased from your

TOSHIBA dealer. Supplied pen uses a pen
instead of Supplied pen at the time of loss or
breakage. The pen is set inside the computer,
which connects a battery pack.

DVDROM Drive DVDROM Drive is available as an optional

external optical disk drive. You can buy the drive
from TOSHIBA dealer.

External
CDRW/DVDRW

External CDRW/DVDRW is an optional
accessory compatible with USB 2.0 port on this
computer. You can buy the drive from TOSHIBA
dealer.

Bluetooth SD card 2 Bluetooth SD card is an optional accessory

compatible with the SD Card slot of this
computer. You can buy the card from TOSHIBA
dealer.

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Chapter 2

The Grand Tour

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

Front with the display closed

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

SD CARD INDICATOR MICROPHONE JACK HEADPHONE JACK

DISPLAY LATCH

BUTTON

DOCKING HOLE SD CARD SLOT VOLUME CONTROL DOCKING HOLE

Front of the computer with the display closed

Microphone jack A standard 3.5 mm mini microphone jack

Headphone jack A standard 3.5 mm mini headphone jack enables

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enables connection of a monaural microphone or
other device for audio input.

connection of a stereo headphones (16 ohm
minimum) or other device for audio output. When
you connect headphones, the internal speaker is
automatically disabled.

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Volume control Use this dial to adjust the volume of the speaker.

SD card slot This slot lets you transfer data from the device to

your computer.

Keep foreign objects out of the SD 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.

Display latch button The latch mechanism secures the LCD panel in

its closed position. Push the Display latch button
to release the latch to open the display.

Docking holes These holes ensure a proper connection

between the computer and the Tablet Multi
Dock.

Left side

The figure below shows the computer’s left side.

SECURITY LOCK SLOT PC CARD SLOT

INFRARED PORT WIRELESS

The left side of the computer

Security lock slot A security cable is attached to this slot. The

optional security cable anchors your computer to

COMMUNICATION

SWITCH

a desk or other large object to deter theft.

CB

PC card slot A PC card slot can accommodate one 5 mm PC

card (Type II). The slot supports 16bit PC cards
and CardBus PC cards.

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

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On Off

Wireless
communication
switch

Set the switch to off in airplanes and hospitals. Check the wireless
communication indicator. It will stop glowing when the wireless
communication function is off.

Infrared port This infrared port is compatible with Infrared

Right side

The figure below shows the computer’s right side.

Slide this switch to the left to turn on Bluetooth
and Wireless LAN. Slide it to the right to turn off
the functions.

Data Association (IrDA 1.1) standards. It enables
cable less 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.

TABLET PC PEN SLOT SECURITY LOCK SLOT

The right side of the computer

Tablet PC Pen The Pen is contained in the right hand side. A

pen enables data entry directly through display
screen. Refer to the Using the Tablet PC Pen
section Chapter 4, Operating Basics.

Tablet PC Pen slot This Tablet PC pen slot is contained of a Tablet

PC pen.

Security lock slot A security cable is attached to this slot. The

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

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Back side

The figure below shows the computer’s back side.

DC IN 15V MODEM JACK

LAN ACTIVE

INDICATOR LINK INDICATOR

DC IN 15V

USB PORTS EXTERNAL MONITOR

CPU cooling fan vent This cooling fan in takes air to cool CPU.

PORT

The computer’s back side

LAN JACK CPU COOLING FAN

VENT

Be careful not to block the fan vent. Also be careful to keep foreign
objects out of the vent. A pin or similar object can damage the computer’s
circuitry.

DC IN 15V The AC adaptor is connected to this socket. Use

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

External monitor port This 15pin port lets you connect an external

Universal Serial Bus
(USB 2.0) port

monitor.

Two Universal Serial Bus ports are on the back
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.)

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

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

Ether

has builtin support for Ethernet LAN (10
megabits per second, 10BASET) and Fast
Ethernet LAN (100 megabits per second,
100BASETx).

LAN active indicator This indicator glows in orange when data is

being exchanged between the computer and the
LAN.

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Link indicator This indicator

Modem jack In areas where an internal modem is installed as

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

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

Underside

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

is connected to a LAN and the LAN is
functioning properly.

standard equipment, there is a modem jack that
lets you use a modular cable to connect the
modem directly to a telephone line. The modem
is not supported in some marketing regions.

BATTERY RELEASE

LATCH DOCKING PORT

lows in green when the computer

EXPANSION MEMORY

SOCKET

MEMORY MODULE

COVER

BATTERY LOCK BATTERY PACK RESERVE PEN

The underside of the computer

(NOT SHOWN)

VGA COOLING FAN

VENT

Docking Port Use this port to connect an optional Tablet Multi

Dock.

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

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Expansion memory
socket

The computer is equipped with two expansion
memory slots (sockets). Use these slots
(sockets) to install memory module to increase
your computer’s memory. Refer to the Memory
expansion section in Chapter 8, Optional
Devices for the detail.

Battery Pack The Battery Pack powers the computer when the

AC adaptor is not connected. The Battery types
section in Chapter 6, Power and PowerUp
Modes, describes how to access the Battery
Pack. Battery Packs can be purchased from
your TOSHIBA dealer to extend the computer’s
battery operating time.

Battery lock The battery lock prevents inadvertent release of

the Battery Pack.

Battery release latch Releasing the battery lock and sliding the Battery

release latch to the outside of the computer
enables to remove the battery from the
computer.

Reserve pen Reserve Pen is contained in the battery pack of

Underside. Reserve pen enables data entry
directly through display screen. Refer to the

Using the Tablet PC Pen section in Chapter 4,
Operating Basics.

VGA cooling fan vent This cooling fan in takes air to cool VGA

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

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Front with the display open

DISPLAY

SCREEN

DISPLAY

LATCH

MICRO

PHONES PEN ICONS

CROSS

FUNCTION

BUTTON

ESC/

ROTATION

BUTTON

WINDOWS

SECURITY

TABLET

BUTTON

SENSOR

SWITCH

POWER BUTTON

LOCK

POWER BUTTON POWER SOURCE/

SYSTEM

INDICATORS

DISPLAY HINGE SPEAKER TOUCH PAD TOUCH PAD

CONTROL

BUTTONS

The front with the display open

Display latch The Display latch secures the Display screen in

its closed position. The latch can be rotated to
lock the Display screen in the tablet mode.

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Display screen The fullcolour LCD displays highcontrast text

and graphics and is compatible with the industry
standard Video Graphics Array (VGA). The LCD
consists of up to SXGA+ 1400 × 1050 pixels or
dots. The computer has a ThinFilm Transistor
(TFT) display. Refer to Appendix B.

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

Display hinge The display hinge holds the display screen at

easytoview angles.

Microphones Builtin microphones can be used to record

stereo sounds into your application.

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

power on and off.

Power button lock Set this lock to the locked position to prevent

inadvertent power on or off.

Power source/
system indicators

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

Sensor switch This switch shuts down the computer when you

close the cover in laptop mode and the panel
power on/off feature is enabled. This switch
does not shut down the computer when
operating in tablet mode.

Touch pad 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.

Touch pad control
buttons

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

Windows Security
tablet button

Cross Function
button

This button functions as the same to
Ctrl + Alt + Del keys to show Windows Task
Manager.

This button functions as the same to Enter key
when tapped, or shows the menu screen when
pressed for more than a second.

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Speaker The speaker emits sound generated by your

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

ESC/Rotation button Press this button more than one second to

change the orientation of the screen. This button
also functions as ESC. When Rotation Utility is
running, the top and bottom of the screen are
automatically recognized to change the
orientation by pressing this button.

Pen Icons The four icons on the right of the display allow

you to run an application or perform other
operations such as holdin

down the Shift key or

the Ctrl key by tapping an icon with the pen.

Pen Button 1 Tapping this icon will run Office OneNote. If

Office OneNote is already running, tapping this
icon is equivalent to pressing Ctrl + C (copy).

Pen Button 2 Tapping this icon will change the system into

Multi Monitor mode that is useful for
presentation. If Office OneNote is already
running, tapping this icon is equivalent to
pressing Ctrl + X (cut).

Pen Button 3 Tapping this icon is equivalent to holding down

the Shift key. If Office OneNote is already
running, tapping this icon is equivalent to
pressing Ctrl + V (paste).

Pen Button 4 Tapping this icon is equivalent to holding down

the Ctrl key. If Office OneNote is already runnin
pressing this icon is equivalent to pressing
Ctrl + Z (undo).

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Indicators

The figure below shows the indicators, which light when various computer
operations are in progress.

DC IN 15V POWER BATTERY DISK WIRELESS

COMMUNI

CATION

The power source/system indicators (laptop mode)

WIRELESS

COMMUNI

CATION

DISK BATTERY POWER DC IN 15V

The power source/system indicators (tablet mode)

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Power source/system indicators

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

Power The Power indicator glows green when the

Battery The Battery indicator shows the condition of the

Disk The Disk indicator glows in green when the

power is supplied from the AC power adaptor. If
the adaptor’s output volta

e is abnormal or if the
power supply malfunctions, this indicator flashes
in orange.

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

charge. Green means fully charged and orange
means bein

charged. Refer to Chapter 6, Power

and PowerUp Modes.

computer is accessing a disk drive.

Wireless
communication

The Wireless communication indicator glows
when the Bluetooth and Wireless LAN functions
are turned on.

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.

ARROW MODE NUMERIC MODE

Keypad overlay indicators

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

CAPS LOCK

CapsLock indicator

Keyboard indicator

Caps Lock This indicator glows green when the alphabet

Arrow mode When the Arrow mode indicator glows green,

Numeric mode You can use the keypad overlay (white labelled

keys are locked in uppercase.

you can use the keypad overlay (white labelled
keys) as cursor keys. Refer to the Keypad
overlay section in Chapter 5, The Keyboard.

keys) for numeric input when the Numeric mode
indicator glows green. Refer to the Keypad
overlay section in Chapter 5, The Keyboard.

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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 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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Portégé M200

Chapter 3

Getting Started

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

■ Setting up your work space — for your health and safety

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

■ Opening the computer in tablet mode

■ Connecting the AC adaptor

■ Opening the display

■ Turning on the power

■ Starting up for the first time

■ Turning off the power

■ Restarting the computer

■ Restoring the preinstalled software from the Product Recovery

CDROM or DVDROM

All users should be sure to carefully read the sections turning on the
power.

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 and peripheral devices

■ Seating and posture

■ Lighting

■ Work habits

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General conditions

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

■ Make sure there is adequate space around the computer for proper

ventilation.

■ Make sure the AC power cord connects to an outlet that is close to

the computer and easily accessible.

■ The temperature should be 5 to 35 degrees Centigrade (41 to 95

degrees Fahrenheit) and the relative humidity should be 20 to 80
percent.

■ Avoid areas where rapid or extreme changes in temperature or

humidity may occur.

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

sunlight.

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

■ Do not use the computer near liquids or corrosive chemicals.

■ Do not place the computer near objects that create strong magnetic

fields (e.g., stereo speaker).

■ 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 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 the figure below.

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1

Posture and positioning of the computer

■ Place your chair so that the keyboard is at or slightly below the level

of your elbow. You should be able to type comfortably with your
shoulders relaxed.

■ Your knees should be slightly higher than your hips. If necessary, use

a foot rest 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.

Lighting

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

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

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

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

directly in your eyes.

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

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

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Work habits

A key to avoiding discomfort or injury from repetitive strain is to vary your
activities. If possible, schedule a variety of tasks into your 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 Instruction Manual for Safety & Comfort.

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Operating the computer in tablet mode

TOSHIBA Portégé M200 computer can be used in two ways; ordinary
laptop PC and tablet PC. You can use the computer as tablet PC that is
operated with attached Tablet PC Pen by turning LCD panel in 180
degrees and closing it. This manual calls the use as an ordinary laptop PC
as laptop mode, and the use as tablet PC as tablet mode. Refer to
Changing to the tablet mode section in Chapter 4 Operating Basic for the
changing of the mode

When operating the computer in tablet mode, follow the instructions
below.

Operating the Computer in tablet mode

■ Hold the computer firmly on your forearm. Do not block the vent.

■ Remove the connector of AC adaptor from the computer when using

the computer in tablet mode held in your forearm.

■ Do not use the computer while walking or driving a car.

■ Change to laptop mode and turn off the computer before carrying. Do

not carry the computer with power on or in stand by state. Do not
carry the computer while DISK LED is glowing.

■ Do not expose the computer with rapid temperature change (such as

the case to bring the PC from cold outside into warm room).
When rapid temperature change is unavoidable, turn on the computer
after a couple of hours. Avoid dew condensation.

■ Remove all external peripheral devices and their connection cables

from the computer before carrying.

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■ Do not drop the computer nor apply excessive impact on the

computer. Do not leave the computer in an automobile where the
computer is exposed to direct sunbeam.

■ Do not put the computer in tablet mode in a bag.

Do not block the vent of the computer when holding it in your forearm to
use in tablet mode. If you maintain to expose your skin to the hot air
released from the vent for a long time, your skin might suffer low
temperature injury.

Connecting the AC adaptor

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

The AC adaptor can be connected to any power source supplying from
100 to 240 volts and 50 or 60 hertz. For details on using the AC adaptor
to charge the Battery Pack, refer to Chapter 6, Power and PowerUp

Modes.

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

Use only the AC adaptor supplied with your computer or an equivalent
adaptor that is compatible. Use of any incompatible adaptor could
damage your computer. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage
caused by use of an incompatible adaptor.

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

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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 15V port on
the back of the computer.

DC IN 15V PORT

Connecting the adaptor to the computer

3. Plug the power cord into a live wall outlet. The Battery and DC IN 15V
indicator 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. Push down the display latch on the front of the computer to unlatch
the display panel.

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

User 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 panel

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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. If the external diskette drive is connected, make sure it is empty. If a
diskette is in the drive, press the eject button and remove the diskette.

2. Open the display panel.

3. Slide the power button lock toward the up of the computer to unlock
the button, then slide the button toward the right.

POWER BUTTON LOCK POWER BUTTON

Turning on the power

Starting up for the first time

When you first turn on the power, the computer's initial screen is the
Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC Edition Startup Screen Logo. Follow the
onscreen directions for each screen. During setup, you can click the
Back button to return to the previous screen.

Be sure to read the Windows End User License Agreement display
carefully.

You cannot use the Tablet PC Pen when Windows is in Setup. Use
keyboard or touch pad while Windows is setting up.

Be sure to read the License Agreement carefully.

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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 any
CD/DVDROMs or diskette.

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

3. Click start then click Turn off computer. From the Turn off
computer menu select, click Turn off .

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.

Hibernation mode

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

Save your data. While entering hibernation mode, the computer saves the
contents of memory to the HDD. However, for safety sake, it is best to
save your data manually.

Data will be lost if you remove the battery or disconnect the AC adaptor
before the save is completed. Wait for the Disk indicator to go out.

Do not install or remove a memory module while the computer is in
hibernation mode. Data will be lost.

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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 mode will be lost.

■ You can return to your previous working environment immediately

when you turn on the computer.

■ Saves power by shutting down the system when the computer

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

■ You can use the panel power off feature.

Starting Hibernation

You can also enable Hibernation by pressing Fn + F4. See Chapter 5,
Keyboard, for details.

To enter Hibernation mode, follow the steps below.

1. Click Start.

2. Select Turn Off Computer.

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

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

5. Select Hibernate.

Automatic Hibernation

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

1. Open the Control Panel.

2. Open Performance and Maintenance and open Power Options.

3. Select the Hibernate window in the Power Options Properties,
select the Enable hibernation check box and click the Apply button.

4. Open TOSHIBA Power Saver.

5. Select the Setup Action window.

6. Enable the desired Hibernation settings for When I slide the power
button and When I close the lid.

7. Click the OK button.

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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

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

When the AC adaptor is connected, the computer will go into Standby
mode according to the settings in the TOSHIBA Power Saver utility.

To restore operation from Standby mode, slide the power button or press
any key. The latter action works only if Wakeup on Keyboard is enabled in
HW Setup.

If the computer automatically enters Standby mode while a network
application is active, the application might not be restored when the
computer wakes up from Standby.

To prevent the computer from automatically entering Standby mode,
disable Standby in TOSHIBA Power Saver. That action, however, will
nullify the computer’s Energy Star compliance.

Before entering Standby mode, be sure to save your data.
Do not install or remove a memory module while the computer is in

standby mode. The computer or the module could be damaged.
Do not remove the battery pack while the computer is in standby mode

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

If you carry the computer on board an aircraft or into a hospital, be sure to
shut down the computer in hibernation mode or in shutdown mode to
avoid radio signal interference.

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Benefits of standby

The standby feature provides the following benefits:

■ Restores the previous working environment more rapidly than does

hibernation.

■ Saves power by shutting down the system when the computer

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

■ You can use the panel power off feature.

Executing standby

You can also enable Standby by pressing Fn + F3. See Chapter 5, The
Keyboard, for details.

You can enter standby mode in one of three ways:

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

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

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

Open Performance and Maintenance and open TOSHIBA Power

Saver.

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

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

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

When the computer is shut down in standby mode, the power indicator
flashes in orange.

If you are operating the computer on battery power, you can lengthen the
operating time by shutting down in hibernation mode. Standby mode
consumes more power.

Standby limitations

Standby will not function under the following conditions:

■ Power is turned back on immediately after shutting down.

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

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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 restart the computer system:

1. Press Ctrl + Alt + Del or Windows Security tablet button to display
the Windows Task Manager, then select Shutdown and Restart.

2. Select Restart from the Turn Off Computer window in the start
menu.

3. Slide the power button and hold it down for five seconds. Wait 10 to
15 seconds, then turn the power on again by sliding the power button.

Restoring the preinstalled software from the Product Recovery CD-ROM or DVD ROM

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 in the external optional optical
disk drive and turn off the computer’s power.

2. Hold down the F12 key and turn on the power. When In Touch with
Tomorrow TOSHIBA appears, release the F12 key.

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

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

4. Follow the onscreen instructions.

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

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

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Portégé M200

Chapter 4

Operating Basics

This chapter gives information on basic operations including using the
Touch Pad, the Tablet PC Pen, the external diskette drive, the wireless
communication, LAN and the internal modem. It also provides tips on
caring for your computer and on heat dispersal.

Using the Touch Pad

To use the Touch Pad, simply press and move your finger tip across it in
the direction you want the onscreen pointer to go.

TOUCH PAD TOUCH PAD CONTROL

Touch Pad and Touch Pad control buttons

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

Do not press the touch pad too hard nor press it with a sharp object such
as a ball point pen against the touch pad. The touch pad could be
damaged.

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BUTTONS

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Y

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

Click Tap the touch pad once.

Doubleclick Tap the touch pad twice.

Drag and drop

1. Select the material you want to move.

2. Leave your finger on the Touch Pad after
selecting the material and move it.

3. Lift your finger to drop the item at a place

where you want it.

Scroll Vertical: Move your finger to and fro the right

edge of the touch pad.
Horizontal: Move your finger left or right along

the bottom edge of the touch pad.

Using the Tablet PC Pen and Reserve Pen

Eraser button

Pen button Acts as the clicking of the right touch pad control

Pen point Acts as the clicking of the left touch pad control

ERASER BUTTON

ou can use this button as an eraser when using
the application software for graphics. The
application software for texts enables you to
select and delete characters with onetouch
action.

button.

button.

PEN POINT PEN BUTTON PEN POINT PEN BUTTON

The Tablet PC Pen (left) and Reserve Pen (right)

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You can use the Tablet PC Pen to execute actions and enter data. Hold
the Tablet PC Pen in a natural position and tap, press or trace on the
screen lightly. Before you begin using the TOSHIBA Portégé M200 for the
first time, you will need to calibrate the Tablet PC Pen. Refer to the
Pointing device section in Chapter 9, Troubleshooting.

Some computers in the series are equipped with a Reserve Pen.

Observe the following precautions on the handling of the Tablet PC Pen.
Do not tap or press the Tablet PC Pen forcefully against the Display

screen. It could damage the Tablet PC Pen and Display screen.
Avoid using or keeping the Tablet PC Pen in the place of rapid

temperature change or in a car where the Tablet PC Pen is exposed to
direct sunbeam. Keep the Tablet PC Pen without pressure constantly
applied to the switch of the Tablet PC Pen. Constant pressure to the
button causes a malfunction or characteristic deterioration.

The Tablet PC Pen is composed of precision parts. Do not drop the Tablet
PC Pen. Strong impact causes a malfunction or characteristic
deterioration.

Do not apply excessive force to the Tablet PC Pen point and the side
switch. Excessive force applied to these parts causes short life or
characteristic deterioration. (Allowable force to pen point, Eraser button,
Pen button: less than 1 kg, for less than 30 seconds)

Avoid water to enter in the Tablet PC Pen or dew condensation. Intrusion
of water or dew condensation causes malfunction.

Do not disassemble the Tablet PC Pen. It causes maladjustment or short
life.

Do not stain the Tablet PC Pen with cosmetics or chemicals. It causes
deterioration of appearance.
Use a glass wiping cloth or dry cloth to clean the Tablet PC Pen when
cleaning. Do not use volatile liquid such as alcohol, thinner or petroleum
benzene.

Do not apply excessive force to the Tablet PC Pen point. Crooked or
deformed pen point due to excessive force causes malfunction.

Keep the small parts of the Tablet PC Pen such as the pen point or the
knob of the side switch away from infant to prevent them to swallow.

Do not use a ball point pen instead of the Tablet PC Pen delivered with
the product. Do not use a broken pen tip

The lead cannot be replaced if it is worn. (Reserve Pen only).

TOSHIBA is not liable to the quality problem of the products due to the
use of the Tablet PC Pen in an environment where above conditions are
not satisfied because of the use by unspecified number of users.

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Inserting the Tablet PC Pen

TABLET PC PEN SLOT

Inserting the Tablet PC Pen

The Tablet PC Pen is included in the product when purchased. Take out
the Tablet PC Pen from the carton and install it to the computer as the
following.

1. Insert the Tablet PC Pen into the pen holder until it clicks.

The Tablet PC Pen and the emergency Tablet PC Pen are different in
shape. Do not insert the Reserve Pen into the Tablet PC Pen slot.

Removing the Tablet PC Pen

TABLET PC PEN SLOT

Removing the Tablet PC Pen

1. Gently push the Tablet PC Pen down. The pen rises up slightly.

2. Pull the Tablet PC Pen to remove it from the Tablet PC Pen slot.

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Pen actions

You can use the Tablet PC Pen to enter data, start programs, move
objects and execute other actions.

Single tap

Lightly tap the tip of the Tablet PC Pen on an object and lift it immediately
to execute an action. A single tap is similar to clicking the left touch pad
control button.

Double tap

Lightly tap the tip of the Tablet PC Pen twice on an object and lift it
immediately to execute an action. A doubletap is similar to double
clicking the left touch pad control button.

Press and hold

Touch the tip of the Tablet PC Pen to the display screen and hold it there
to display a popup menu or other action. Press and hold is similar to
clicking the right touch pad control button.

Drag

Touch the Tablet PC Pen to the screen. Without lifting the Tablet PC Pen,
drag it across the screen to select text or objects.

Drag and drop

Touch the Tablet PC Pen to the screen to select an object. Without lifting
the Tablet PC Pen, drag it across the screen. Lift the Tablet PC Pen to
drop the object to a new location.

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Replacing the pen tip

PEN TIP DRAWOUT TOOL

Replacing the pen tip

1. To replace the pen tip, pinch the tip with a drawout tool and pull it
out.

2. Insert a new tip into the Tablet PC Pen at the flat end of the tip and
press it to seat securely.

Short and worn pen point is difficult to pull out. Replace the pen point
with refill before it becomes too short.

TOSHIBA recommends the customer to keep another pen set as a spare.
You can buy the pen set from TOSHIBA dealer.

Do not use the broken pen tip. When it breaks, replace it with a refill
delivered with the Tablet PC Pen. Use of the broken pen tip causes to
make scratches on the display panel. When the reserve refills have run
out, purchase a new pen set from a TOSHIBA dealer.

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Inserting the Reserve Pen

1. Remove the Battery Pack.

2. Gently push the Reserve Pen into the pen holder to insert it.

3. Reinstall the Battery Pack.

Refer to the Replacing the Battery Pack section in Chapter 6,Power and
PowerUp Modes for more information on how to remove and reinstall the
Battery Pack.

PEN HOLDER

Inserting the Reserve Pen

Removing the Reserve Pen

1. Remove the Battery Pack.

2. Remove the Reserve Pen from the pen holder.

3. Reinstall the Battery Pack.

Refer to the Replacing the Battery Pack section in Chapter 6, Power and
PowerUp Modes for more information on how to remove and reinstall the
Battery Pack.

Removing the Reserve Pen

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Changing to the Tablet mode

To change the laptop mode to the tablet mode, follow the instructions
below.

Changing to the Tablet mode (1)

Place the computer on a stable, flat place such as a desktop and rotate
the display panel slowly, holding the panel at its lower part. The display
panel is designed not to rotate more than 180 degrees. Rotating the
display panel more than 180 degrees with an excessive force causes to
damage the panel.

The rotating direction to change the mode is the following:
From laptop mode to Tablet mode: clockwise 180 degrees

Tablet mode icon Turn the display panel to the direction indicated

From Tablet mode to laptop mode: counterclockwise 180 degrees

Laptop mode icon Turn the display panel to the direction indicated

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by the Tablet mode icon .

by the laptop mode icon.

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1. Open the display panel to the upright position.

2. Rotate the display panel clockwise slowly.

Changing to the Tablet mode (2)

Do not apply excessive rotating force to the display panel. It causes
damage of the display panel.

DISPLAY LATCH

Changing to the Tablet mode (3)

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3. Turn the Display latch in 180 degrees to the down side.

4. Close the display panel slowly with LCD surface outside.

DISPLAY LATCH

SLIT

Changing to the Tablet mode (4)

5. Turn the Display latch downward.

6. Insert the Display latch in the slit.

7. Press the display panel downward softly.

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Changing the screen orientation

The orientation of desktop screen can be changed to one of the following
four display modes:

PRIMARY PORTRAIT

SECONDARY

PORTRAIT

PRIMARY LANDSCAPE SECONDARY

LANDSCAPE

Execute the following applications on Primary landscape:

 3D game software
 3D screen saver
 Playback of motion picture, such as a case of DVDVideo playback on

the computer connecting an external DVDROM Drive.

Do not play 3D game software or replay DVDVideo on the screen other
than Primary landscape. An abnormality will appear on the Windows
screen display when you replay a DVDVideo on the screen other than
Primary landscape because DVD playback software can boot only in the
Primary landscape.

The screen cannot rotate in one of the following cases. Quit the running
application and then rotate the screen:

 Running of the application that changes the screen resolution

dynamically (such as a game that is execute on fullscreen mode)

 DOS prompt in fullscreen mode
 Running of 3D screen saver

An abnormality will appear a part of the Windows screen display when you
change the PC from Tablet mode to laptop mode while 3D screen saver is
running. In such a case, press any key in the laptop mode to cancel 3D
screen saver.

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Method 1: Changing the screen orientation using TOSHIBA
Accelerometer Utilities

When TOSHIBA Accelerometer Utilities is enabled, you can invoke the
Start menu, switch active windows or launch predefined applications by
shaking the computer vertically or horizontally, or tilting it.

CAUTION: When you shake the computer:

 Do not shake the computer too strongly. If so, the computer may drop

from your hands or hit persons or things around.

 Avoid using the computer in crowded places. (e.g. in commuter trains

or in busy streets)

 This may cause injury to a child or adult, and damage to the computer.
 It is safe that you hold the computer with both hands horizontally as

shown in the example.

The computer is shaken horizontally. The computer is shaken perpendicularly

Shake the computer

Method 2: Changing the screen orientation using Cross Function Button

1. Press Cross Function Button for more than one second. TOSHIBA
Table Menu will appear.

2. Select the internal Display of the TOSHIBA shortcut using Cross
Function Button and press Cross Function Button.

3. Select the rotation angle using Cross Function Button and press
Cross Function Button.

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Method 3: Changing the screen orientation using Task Bar

1. Right click "Change tablet and pen settings" icon in the Task Bar.
Click "Change screen orientation" from the menu.

The screen orientation is set to change in the following order when
purchased.

Primary landscape > Primary portrait > Secondary landscape >
Secondary portrait

You can change the above sequence in the following procedure:

1. Double click "Change tablet and pen settings" icon in the Task Bar.

2. Click "Change" button in "Display" tab.

3. Change the sequence in "Orientation Sequence Settings" screen.
Click "OK" button.

You can set the orientation of the desktop screen just after rotating the
display from

Start > All Programs > TOSHIBA > Tablet PC > TOSHIBA Rotation
Utility

Changing to the laptop mode

To change the Tablet mode to the laptop mode, follow the instructions
below.

1. Press the Display latch and raise the display to the upright position
carefully.

2. Rotate the display counterclockwise slowly.

3. Turn the display latch toward you for the next closing of the display.

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Using the USB FDD Kit

A 3 ½" diskette drive connects to the computer’s USB port. It
accommodates 1.44megabyte or 720kilobyte diskettes. Refer to the
Options section in Chapter 1, Introduction for more information.

The USB FDD Kit is an option with some models.

USB CONNECTOR

DISKINUSE

INDICATOR

DISKETTE SLOT EJECT BUTTON

The 3 ½" USB FDD Kit

Eject button 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 easy removal.

Diskette slot Insert diskettes in this slot.

DiskInUse Indicator This indicator lights when the diskette is being

accessed.

Check the DiskInUse indicator when you use the diskette drive. Do not
press the eject button, disconnect a drive cable or turn off the computer
while the light is glowing. Doing so could destroy data and damage the
diskette or the drive.

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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.

Do not set anything on top of the diskette drive.
If you need to boot the computer from the diskette drive or if you use an

OS that does not support USB, you must set the USBFDD Legacy
Emulation feature in HW Setup to Enabled. Refer to the USB section in
Chapter 7, HW Setup.

Connecting the USB diskette drive

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

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

USB CONNECTOR

DISKINUSE

INDICATOR

DISKETTE SLOT EJECT BUTTON

Connecting the diskette drive to the computer

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

Diskette care

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

1. 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 or 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 speaker, radios, television sets and other sources
of magnetic fields.

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Wireless communications

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

In this chapter, the descriptions on Wireless LAN or Bluetooth are
applicable to the model equipped with Wireless LAN or Bluetooth
function respectively.

Carefully check that the computer is available for Wireless LAN
communication in Tablet mode.

Laptop mode gives the highest reception sensitivity of wireless
communication. Change the operation mode of the computer to the
laptop mode when you cannot use the wireless communication in the
Tablet mode.

Also try to use the computer in the laptop mode with the LCD panel open
when you cannot use the wireless communication even if in the laptop
mode with the LCD closed.

The reception sensitivity of wireless communication becomes lower in the
operation mode described below.

Laptop mode (with LCD panel open) > Laptop mode (with LCD panel
closed) > Tablet mode

Wireless LAN

The Wireless LAN is compatible with other LAN systems based on Direct
Sequence Spread Spectrum/Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing
radio technology that complies with IEEE802.11 Wireless LAN
standard.(Revision B or G). The configuration of the built in Wireless LAN
depends on the model you purchased

Supported features

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 G, A/B, B/G, combo
type)

■ Automatic Transmit Rate Select mechanism in the transmit range of

11, 5.5, 2 and 1 Mbit/s. (Revision B)

■ Frequency Channel Selection (Revision B/G: 2.4GHz)

■ Roaming over multiple channels

■ Card Power Management

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

encryption algorithm. (Revision B/G, combo type)

■ Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) data encryption, based on 256

bit encryption algorithm. (Revision B/G, combo type)

Wakeup on LAN does not function on a Wireless LAN.

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Security

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.

Bluetooth wireless technology

BluetoothTM 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 function, 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 Wireless
communication indicator. It will stop glowing when the wireless
communication function is off.

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Wireless communication indicator

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

Indicator status Indication

Indicator off Wireless communication switch is set to off.

Automatic power down because of overheating.
Power malfunction.

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 adaptors, Atheros AR5001X+ Wireless Network
Adaptor and enable.

NOTE: Indication of Wireless Communication Standards (Wireless LAN
and Bluetooth) The indication of Wireless LAN and Bluetooth is described
on the sticker affixed to the computer. The sticker can be seen by
removing a battery pack from the computer.

LAN

The computer has builtin support for Ethernet LAN (10 megabits per
second, 10BASET) and Fast Ethernet LAN (100 megabits per second,
100BASETx). This section describes how to connect/disconnect to a
LAN.

Do not install or remove an optional memory module while Wakeup on
LAN is enabled.

Wakeup on LAN does not work without the AC adaptor. Leave it
connected, if you are using this feature.

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LAN cable types

The computer must be configured properly before connecting to a LAN.
Logging onto a LAN using the computer’s default settings could cause a
malfunction in LAN operation. Check with your LAN administrator
regarding setup procedures.

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.

Connecting LAN cable

To connect the LAN cable, follow the steps below.

Connect the AC adaptor before connecting the LAN cable. The AC
adaptor must remain connected during LAN use. If you disconnect the AC
Adaptor while the computer is accessing a LAN, the system may hang up.

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’s jack. Press gently until you
hear the latch click into place.

LAN JACK

Connecting the LAN cable

3. Plug the other end of the cable into a LAN hub connector. Check with
your LAN administrator before connecting to a hub.

When the computer is exchanging data with the LAN, the LAN Active
indicator glows orange. When the computer is connected to a LAN hub
but is not exchanging data, the Link indicator glows green.

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Disconnecting LAN cable

To disconnect the LAN cable, follow the steps below.

Make sure the LAN Active indicator (orange LED) is out before you
disconnect the computer from the LAN.

1. Pinch the lever on the connector in the computer 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.

Using the microphones

Your computer has builtin microphones that can be used to record
stereo sounds into your applications. It can also be used to issue voice
commands to applications that support such functions.

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

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 microphones input is output to the speaker (throughput) and the
speaker volume is too loud or too close to the microphones. 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.

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Audio

This section describes audio controls including sound levels and power
management.

Volume control

The Volume Control utility lets you control the audio volume in Windows
for both playback and recording.

■ To launch Volume Control for playback, click Start, point to All

Programs, point to Accessories, point to Entertainment and click
Volume Control.

■ To launch Recording Control, click Options, point to Properties,

choose Recording and click OK.

■ To view details of the Volume Control, click Help on the Volume

Control.

Microphone level

The change the microphone gain, follow the steps below.

1. Click Start, point to All Programs, point to Accessories, point to
Entertainment and click Volume Control.

2. Click Options and select Advanced Controls.

3. Click Advanced.

4. Check the MIC Boost checkbox.

SoundMAX Control Panel

The SoundMAX control panel lets you control additional functions for the
Microphone Enhancement and Audio Power Management. To launch the
SoundMAX Control Panel, follow the steps below.

1. Click Start, and click Control Panel

If you are viewing the Control Panel in Category View, click on Switch to
Classic View.

2. Doubleclick the SoundMAX icon.

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Microphone Enhancements

The Microphone Setup allows you to optimise the microphone input
settings for your particular configuration. Choose Standard Microphone
if you have an ordinary desktop microphone. Choose Headset if you have
a wearable microphone that is positioned directly in front of your mouth.

SoundMAX Superbeam™ Microphone is designed for an optional
microphone, which is sold by Andrea Electronics. You can get information
about the microphone at the web site of Andrea Electronics.

You can launch the Setup Wizard from the Control Panel to help you to
automatically set proper microphone input volumes and ensure that your
voice input(s) are working correctly. As you speak into the microphone,
the Sound Meter indicates the audio signal that your PC is receiving.

The Noise Reduction enhancement helps to eliminate ambient noise
from the voice input signal to provide a clean and clear signal to
applications. This feature can be used with any microphone.

If the Noise Reduction check box is selected, a monaural sound is
recorded when recording by a stereo microphone. You need to disable
this check box if you would like to record a stereo sound by a stereo
microphone.

Microphone window

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Power management

The audio controller can be powered down when the audio function is
idle. To enable the Audio Power Management, follow the steps below.

1. Clicked the Power Management tab.

2. Select the Normal Power Savings in the Power Mode pulldown list.

If the No Power Savings is selected, the audio controller always runs.

If you want to a more effect for the power management, you can select
another mode, the High Power Savings which can save the power than
the Normal Power Savings. To select it, follow the steps below.

1. Clicked the Power Management tab.

2. Select the High Power Savings in the Power Mode pulldown list.

3. Input a time in Power Save Delay (Seconds).

If the High Power Saving is selected, you need to play an audio file once
before you use a microphone or play an audio CD by the analog CD
audio.

Power Management window

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Trademarks:

SoundMAX® and the SoundMAX logo are registered trademarks of Analog
Devices, Inc. PureAudio
Andrea Electronics. The Sensaura logo, Virtual Theater and Virtual Ear are
trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Sensaura Limited. Yamaha
XGlite is a trademark of Yamaha Corporation. All other trademarks are the
property of their respective owners. All specifications subject to change
without notice. © 2003 Analog Devices, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

®

, DSDA®, and Superbeam® are trademarks of

Using the internal modem

If you purchased a computer model with a preinstalled internal modem,
read this section for directions on connecting the modem. Refer to the
online help files for the internal modem and for details on operation of
your modem and modem software.

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

In case of a lightning storm, unplug the modem cable from the telephone jack.
Do not connect the modem to a digital telephone line. A digital line will

damage the modem.

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.

1. Click start, point to All Programs, point to TOSHIBA, point to
Networking and click Modem Region Select.

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
submenu.

■ 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.

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Properties menu

Click the icon with the secondary mouse button to display the following
menu.

Setting

You can enable or disable the following settings:

AutoRun Mode

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

Open the Dialling Properties dialog box after selecting
region.

The dialling 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.

Dialling Properties

Select this item to display the dialling properties.

If you are using the computer in Japan, technical regulations described in
the Telecommunications Business Law require that you select Japan
region mode. It is illegal to use the modem in Japan with any other
selection.

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Connecting

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

The modular cable that comes with the computer must be used to
connect a modem. Connect the end of the modular cable with the core to
the computer.

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

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

1. Plug one end of the modular cable into the modem jack.

2. Plug the other end of the modular cable into a telephone jack.

MODEM JACK

Connecting the internal modem

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

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

3. Modem speed is slow or communication is interrupted.

4. Skip may occur in sound.

Disconnecting

To disconnect the internal modem cable, follow the steps below:

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

2. Disconnect the cable from the computer in the same manner.

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Cleaning the computer

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

■ Be careful not to spill liquids into the computer. If the computer does

get wet, turn the power off immediately and let the computer dry
completely before you turn it on again.

■ Clean the computer using a slightly damp (with water) cloth. You can

use glass cleaner on the display. Spray a small amount of cleaner on a
soft, clean cloth and wipe the screen gently with the cloth.

Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer or let liquid run into any
part of it. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to clean the
computer.

Moving the computer

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

■ Turn off the computer. Do not carry the computer with power on or in

stand by state. Do not carry the computer while DISK indicator is
glowing.

■ Do not expose the computer with rapid temperature change (such as

the case to bring the PC from cold outside into warm room).
When rapid temperature change is unavoidable, turn on the computer
after a couple of hours.

■ Remove all external peripheral devices and their connection cables

from the computer before carrying. If an optical disk is inserted in an
optical disk drive, eject it.

■ Do not drop the computer nor apply excessive impact on the

computer. Do not leave the computer in an automobile where the
computer is exposed to direct sunbeam.

■ Close the display panel when carrying.

■ Do not put the computer in Tablet mode in a bag.

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Heat dispersal

To protect from overheating, the CPU has an internal temperature sensor.
If the computer’s internal temperature rises to a certain level, the cooling
fan is turned on or the processing speed is lowered. You can select
whether to control the CPU temperature by turning on the fan first, then if
necessary, lowering the CPU speed. Or, by lowering the CPU speed first,
then if necessary, turning on the fan. Use the Cooling Method item of the
Basic Setup item in TOSHIBA Power Saver.

Maximum
performance

Performance Use a combination of the fan and lowering the

Battery optimised Lower the CPU processing speed first, then if

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.

Turn on the fan first, then if necessary, lower the
CPU processing speed.

CPU processing speed.

necessary turn on the fan.

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Chapter 5

The Keyboard

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

The number of keys on your keyboard depends on which country/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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F1 … F12 function keys

The function keys, not to be confused with Fn, are the 12 keys at the top
of your keyboard. These keys are dark gray, but function differently from
the other dark gray 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: Alt Gr Key Combinations

Alt Gr

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

The Euro symbol

By pressing Alt Gr + e (Alt Gr + 5, Alt Gr + 4 or Alt Gr + u on some
keyboards) you can generate the Euro symbol. Windows 98 and
Windows 2000 support the Euro symbol natively. On Windows NT, only
Arial, Times New Roman and Courier New fonts have the Euro symbol
implemented. Please look at Microsoft web pages for newer patches and
updates.

You may need to update the fonts on your printer to be able to print the
Euro symbol properly.

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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 Resume feature.

Emulating keys on enhanced keyboard

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A 101key enhanced keyboard layout

The keyboard is designed to provide all the features of the 101key
enhanced keyboard, shown in figure 51. 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.

SysReg

Scroll

Break

lock

Num

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Press Fn + F10 or Fn + F11 to access the integrated keypad. When
activated, the keys with grey markings on the side face 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.

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Press Fn + Enter to simulate Enter on the enhanced keyboard’s numeric
keypad.

Press Fn + Ctrl to simulate the enhanced keyboard’s right Ctrl key.

Hotkeys

Hotkeys (Fn + another 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 hotkeys, the current setting will be
displayed as an icon.

If you use these hotkeys to mute the sound, you cannot enable sound by
clearing the Mute all check box in the Master Volume under the volume
control item on the task bar. The operating system records this hotkey
setting, so the sound will be muted even if you restart the computer. To
enable sound press Fn + Esc again.

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 Touch Pad. 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 Touch Pad.

Power save mode: Pressing Fn + F2 changes the power save mode.
If you press Fn + F2, the Power Save Mode is displayed in a dialog box.

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

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Standby: When you press Fn + F3, the computer can enter Standby. To
avoid entering Standby unexpectedly, a dialog box appears for
verification. However, if you check the checkbox in the dialog box, it will
not appear from the next time.

Hibernation: When you press Fn + F4, the computer can enter
Hibernation. To avoid entering Hibernation unexpectedly, a dialog box
appears for verification. However, if you check the checkbox in the dialog
box, it will not appear from the next time.

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 the keys for three seconds the selection will return to

LCD.

LCD Display Brightness: Pressing Fn + F6 decreases the LCD display

brightness in decrements. When you press these hotkeys, the current
setting will be displayed for two seconds by a popup icon. You can also
change this setting through the Screen brightness item of the Basic Setup
tab in Power Saver.

LCD Display Brightness: Pressing Fn + F7 increases the LCD display
brightness in increments. When you press these hotkeys, the current
setting will be displayed for two seconds by a popup icon. You can also
change this setting through the Screen brightness item of the Basic Setup
tab in Power Saver.

You cannot change the display brightness for about 18 seconds after the
LCD turns on. To protect display quality, the brightness level is set at the
maximum value.

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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 hotkeys, 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.

If no wireless communication device is installed, no dialog box will appear.

Touch Pad: Pressing Fn + F9 enables or disables the Touch Pad
function. When you press those hotkeys, the current setting will change
and be displayed as an icon.

Display resolution selection: Press Fn + space keys to change the
display resolution. Each time when you press these hot keys, the display
resolution changes as follows: From the current resolution (the original
resolution) to 1024×768, from 1024×768 to 800×600, from 800×600 to the
original resolution.

Smooth View (reduce): To reduce the icon size on the desktop or the
size of an application window, press the 1 key while holding down the Fn
key.

Smooth View (enlarge): To enlarge the icon size on the desktop or the
size of an application window, press the 2 key while holding down the Fn
key.

Fn Sticky key

You can use the TOSHIBA Accessibility Utility to make the Fn key sticky,
that is, you can press it once, release it, and they press an “F number”
key.

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Windows special keys

The keyboard provides two keys that have special functions in Windows:
one activates the Start menu and the other 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 white letters make up the
numeric keypad overlay. The overlay provides the same functions as the
numeric keypad on the 101/102key enhanced keyboard in the following
illustration.

Turning on the overlays

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

Arrow mode

To turn on the Arrow mode, press Fn + F10. The Arrow mode indicator
lights. Now try cursor and page control using the keys shown in the
following figure. Press Fn + F10 again to turn off the overlay.

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Numeric mode

To turn on the Numeric mode, press Fn + F11. The Numeric mode
indicator lights. Now try numeric data entry using the keys in the following
figure. 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.

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Temporarily using overlay (overlay off)

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

1. Press and hold down Fn.

2. Check the keyboard indicators. Pressing Fn turns on the most

recently used overlay. If the Numeric mode indicator lights, you can
use the overlay for numeric entry. If the Arrow mode indicator lights,
you can use the overlay for cursor and page control.

3. Release Fn to return to normal keyboard operation.

Temporarily changing modes

If the computer is in Numeric mode, you can switch temporarily to Arrow
mode by pressing a shift key.

If the computer is in Arrow mode, you can switch temporarily to Numeric
mode by pressing a shift key.

Generating ASCII characters

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

With the overlay on:

1. Hold down Alt.

2. Using the overlay keys, type the ASCII code.

3. Release Alt, and the ASCII character appears on the display screen.

With the overlay off:

1. Hold Alt + Fn.

2. Using the overlay keys, type the ASCII code.

3. Release Alt + Fn, and the ASCII character appears on the display

screen.

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

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Power and PowerUp Modes

Portégé M200

Chapter 6

Power and Power-Up Modes

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

Power conditions

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

Power on Power off (no operation)

AC adaptor
connected

Battery partially

No battery installed Operates

AC adaptor
not
connected

Battery charge is

Battery charge is

No battery installed Cannot operate

Battery fully
charged

charged or no
charge

Battery charge is
above low battery
trigger point

below low battery
trigger point

exhausted

Operates
LED: Battery green

DC IN green

Operates
Quick Charge
LED: Battery orange

DC IN green

No charge
LED: Battery off

DC IN green

Operates
LED: Battery off

DC IN off

Operates
LED: Battery flashes

orange
DC IN off

Computer goes into resume
mode and shuts down

LED: Battery off

DC IN off

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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Power indicators

The Battery, DC IN 15V and Power indicators on the system indicator
panel alert you to the computer’s operating capability and battery charge
status.

Battery indicator

Check the Battery indicator to determine the status of the battery. The
following indicator lights indicate the battery status:

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, charging will resume. This event occurs regardless
of whether the power to the computer is on or off.

DC IN 15V indicator

Check the DC IN 15V indicator to determine the power status with the
AC adaptor connected:

Green Indicates the AC adaptor is connected and

supplying proper power to the computer.

Flashing orange Indicates a problem with the power supply. Plug

the AC adaptor into another outlet. If it still does
not operate properly, contact TOSHIBA dealer.
Refer to Chapter 9, Troubleshooting.

No light Under any other conditions, the indicator does

not light.

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Power indicator

Check the Power indicator to determine the power status.

Green Indicates power is being supplied to the

computer and the computer is turned on.

Blinking orange Indicates the power was turned off while the

computer was in Resume mode. The indicator
turns on for one second and turns off for two
seconds.

No light Under any other conditions, the indicator does

not light.

Battery types

The computer has two types of batteries:

■ Battery Pack

■ Real Time Clock (RTC) battery

Battery Pack

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

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

Do not remove the battery pack while the computer is in Standby mode.
Data is stored in RAMs, so if the computer loses power it will be lost.
When the computer is powered off in Standby mode, and the AC adaptor
is not connected, the battery pack supplies power to maintain data and
program in memory. If the battery pack is completely discharged, Standby
mode does not function and the computer loses all data in memory.

To ensure that the Battery Pack maintains its maximum capacity, operate
the computer on battery power at least once a month until the Battery
Pack is fully discharged. Refer to Extending battery life in this chapter for
procedures. If the computer is continuously operated on AC power,
through an AC adaptor for an extended period, more than a month, the
battery may fail to retain a charge. It may not function efficiently over the
expected life of the battery and the Battery LED may not indicate a low
battery condition.

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