Toshiba M30 User Manual

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TOSHIBA

Satellite M30 Series

Portable Personal Computer

User ’s Manual

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TOSHIBA Satellite M30 Series Portable Personal Computer User’s Manual

First edition September 2003 Copyright authority for music, movies, computer programs, data bases and other

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Disclaimer

This manual has been validated and reviewed for accuracy. The instructions and descriptions it contains are accurate for the TOSHIBA Satellite M30 Series 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

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

FCC information

Product Name : Model number :

Satellite M30

PSM30

FCC notice "Declaration of Conformity Information"

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

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❖ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

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❖ Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

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❖ Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which

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the receiver is connected.

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❖ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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WARNING: Only peripherals complying with the FCC class B limits may be attached to this equipment. Operation with non-compliant peripherals or peripherals not recommended by TOSHIBA is likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception. Shielded cables must be used between the external devices and the computer’s external monitor port, USB port, parallel port and microphone jack. Changes or modifications made to this equipment, not expressly approved by TOSHIBA or parties authorized by TOSHIBA could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

FCC conditions

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference.

2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Contact

Address: TOSHIBA America Information Systems, Inc.

9740 Irvine Boulevard Irvine, California 92618-1697

Telephone: (949) 583-3000

EU Declaration of Conformity information

TOSHIBA declares, that the product: PSM30* conforms to the following Standards: Supplementary Information: “The product complies with the requirements

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

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

VCCI Class B Information

Modem warning notice

Conformity Statement

The equipment has been approved to [Commission Decision “CTR21”] for panEuropean single terminal connection to the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN).

However, due to differences between the individual PSTNs provided in different countries/regions the approval does not, of itself, give an unconditional assurance of successful operation on every PSTN network termination point.

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

Network Compatibility Statement

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

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

DE03, 04, 05, 08, 09, 12, 14, 17 Greece ATAAB AN005,AN006 a, d 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/regions ATAAB AN003, 004 Specific switch settings or software setup are required for each network, please refer

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

type approvals. It has not been tested for conformity to national type regulations, and no guarantee of successful operation of that specific function on specific national networks can be given.

Japan regulations

Region selection

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

Redial

Up to two redial attempts can be made. If more than two redial attempts are made, the modem will return Black Listed. If you are experiencing problems with the Black Listed code, set the interval between redials at one minute or longer.

Japan’s Telecommunications Business Law permits up to two redials on analogue telephones, but the redials must be made within a total of three minutes.

The internal modem is approved by Japan Approvals Institute for Telecommunications Equipment.

A02-0604JP

Pursuant to FCC CFR 47, Part 68:

When you are ready to install or use the modem, call your local telephone company and give them the following information:

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❖ The telephone number of the line to which you will connect the modem

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❖ The registration number that is located on the device

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The FCC registration number of the modem will be found on either the device which is to be installed, or, if already installed, on the bottom of the computer outside of the main system label.

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❖ The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) of the modem, which can vary. For the

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REN of your modem, refer to your modem’s label.

The modem connects to the telephone line by means of a standard jack called the USOC RJ11C.

Type of service

Your modem is designed to be used on standard-device telephone lines. Connection to telephone company-provided coin service (central office implemented systems) is prohibited. Connection to party lines service is subject to state tariffs. If you have any questions about your telephone line, such as how many pieces of equipment you can connect to it, the telephone company will provide this information upon request.

Telephone company procedures

The goal of the telephone company is to provide you with the best service it can. In order to do this, it may occasionally be necessary for them to make changes in their equipment, operations, or procedures. If these changes might affect your service or the operation of your equipment, the telephone company will give you notice in writing to allow you to make any changes necessary to maintain uninterrupted service.

If problems arise

If any of your telephone equipment is not operating properly, you should immediately remove it from your telephone line, as it may cause harm to the telephone network. If the telephone company notes a problem, they may temporarily discontinue service. When practical, they will notify you in advance of this disconnection. If advance notice is not feasible, you will be notified as soon as possible. When you are notified, you will be given the opportunity to correct the problem and informed of your right to file a complaint with the FCC. In the event repairs are ever needed on your modem, they should be performed by TOSHIBA Corporation or an authorized representative of TOSHIBA Corporation.

Disconnection

If you should ever decide to permanently disconnect your modem from its present line, please call the telephone company and let them know of this change.

Fax branding

The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful for any person to use a computer or other electronic device to send any message via a telephone fax machine unless such message clearly contains in a margin at the top or bottom of each transmitted page or on the first page of the transmission, the date and time it is sent and an identification of the business, other entity or individual sending the message and the telephone number of the sending machine or such business, other entity or individual. In order to program this information into your fax modem, you should complete the setup of your fax software before sending messages.

Instructions for IC CS-03 certified equipment

1 The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment. This certification

means that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network protective, operational and safety requirements as prescribed in the appropriate Terminal Equipment Technical Requirements document(s). The Department does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the user’s satisfaction.

Before installing this equipment, users should ensure that it is permissible to be connected to the facilities of the local telecommunications company. The equipment must also be installed using an acceptable method of connection.

The customer should be aware that compliance with the above conditions may not prevent degradation of service in some situations. Repairs to certified equipment should be coordinated by a representative designated by the supplier. Any repairs or alterations made by the user to this equipment, or equipment malfunctions, may give the telecommunications company cause to request the user to disconnect the equipment.

Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground connections of the power utility, telephone lines and internal metallic water pipe system, if present, are connected together. This precaution may be particularly important in rural areas.

CAUTION: Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves, but should contact the appropriate electric inspection authority, or electrician, as appropriate.

2 The user manual of analog equipment must contain the equipment’s Ringer

Equivalence Number (REN) and an explanation notice similar to the following: The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) of the modem, which can vary. For the

REN of your modem, refer to your modem’s label.

NOTICE: The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) assigned to each terminal device provides an indication of the maximum number of terminals allowed to be connected to a telephone interface. The termination on an interface may consist of any combination of devices subject only to the requirement that the sum of the Ringer Equivalence Numbers of all the devices does not exceed 5.

3 The standard connecting arrangement (telephone jack type) for this equipment is

jack type(s): USOC RJ11C. The IC registration number of the modem is shown below.

Canada: 1353A-L4AINT

Notes for Users in Australia and New Zealand

Modem warning notice for Australia

Modems connected to the Australian telecoms network must have a valid Austel permit. This modem has been designed to specifically configure to ensure compliance with Austel standards when the country/region selection is set to Australia. The use of other country/region setting while the modem is attached to the Australian PSTN would result in you modem being operated in a non-compliant manner. To verify that the country/region is correctly set, enter the command ATI which displays the currently active setting.

To set the country/region permanently to Australia, enter the following command sequence:

A T%TE=1 ATS133=1 AT&F AT&W A T%TE=0 ATZ

Failure to set the modem to the Australia country/region setting as shown above will result in the modem being operated in a non-compliant manner. Consequently, there would be no permit in force for this equipment and the Telecoms Act 1991 prescribes a penalty of $12,000 for the connection of non-permitted equipment.

Notes for use of this device in New Zealand

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❖ The grant of a Telepermit for a device in no way indicates Telecom acceptance

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of responsibility for the correct operation of that device under all operating conditions. In particular the higher speeds at which this modem is capable of operating depend on a specific network implementation which is only one of many ways of delivering high quality voice telephony to customers. Failure to operate should not be reported as a fault to Telecom.

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❖ In addition to satisfactory line conditions a modem can only work properly if:

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a/ it is compatible with the modem at the other end of the call and b/ the application using the modem is compatible with the application at the

other end of the call - e.g., accessing the Internet requires suitable software in addition to a modem.

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❖ This equipment shall not be used in any manner which could constitute a

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nuisance to other Telecom customers.

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❖ Some parameters required for compliance with Telecom’s PTC Specifications

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are dependent on the equipment (PC) associated with this modem. The associated equipment shall be set to operate within the following limits for compliance with Telecom Specifications:

a/ There shall be no more than 10 call attempts to the same number within

any 30 minute period for any single manual call initiation, and

b/ The equipment shall go on-hook for a period of not less than 30 seconds

between the end of one attempt and the beginning of the next.

c/ Automatic calls to different numbers shall be not less than 5 seconds

apart.

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❖ Immediately disconnect this equipment should it become physically damaged,

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and arrange for its disposal or repair.

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❖ The correct settings for use with this modem in New Zealand are as follows:

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ATB0 (CCITT operation) AT&G2 (1800 Hz guard tone) AT&P1 (Decadic dialing make-break ratio =33%/67%) ATS0=0 (not auto answer) ATS6=4 (Blind dial delay) ATS7=less than 90 (Time to wait to carrier after dialing) ATS10=less than 150 (loss of carrier to hangup delay, factory default of 15

recommended)

ATS11=90 (DTMF dialing on/off duration=90 ms) ATX2 (Dial tone detect, but not (U.S.A.) call progress detect)

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❖ When used in the Auto Answer mode, the S0 register must be set with a value

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of 3 or 4. This ensures: (a) a person calling your modem will hear a short burst of ringing before the

modem answers. This confirms that the call has been successfully switched through the network.

(b) caller identification information (which occurs between the first and

second ring cadences) is not destroyed.

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❖ The preferred method of dialing is to use DTMF tones (ATDT...) as this is

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faster and more reliable than pulse (decadic) dialing. If for some reason you must use decadic dialing, your communications program must be set up to record numbers using the following translation table as this modem does not implement the New Zealand “Reverse Dialing” standard.

Number to be dialed: 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Number to program into computer: 0 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Note that where DTMF dialing is used, the numbers should be entered

normally.

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❖ The transmit level from this device is set at a fixed level and because of this

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there may be circumstances where the performance is less than optimal. Before reporting such occurrences as faults, please check the line with a standard Telepermitted telephone, and only report a fault if the phone performance is impaired.

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❖ It is recommended that this equipment be disconnected from the Telecom line

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during electrical storms.

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❖ When relocating the equipment, always disconnect the Telecom line connec-

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tion before the power connection, and reconnect the power first.

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❖ This equipment may not be compatible with Telecom Distinctive Alert ca-

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dences and services such as FaxAbility.

NOTE: Fault callouts caused by any of the above causes may incur a charge from Telecom.

General conditions

As required by PTC 100, please ensure that this office is advised of any changes to the specifications of these products which might affect compliance with the relevant PTC Specifications.

The grant of this Telepermit is specific to the above products with the marketing description as stated on the Telepermit label artwork. The Telepermit may not be assigned to other parties or other products without Telecom approval.

A Telepermit artwork for each device is included from which you may prepare any number of Telepermit labels subject to the general instructions on format, size and colour on the attached sheet.

The Telepermit label must be displayed on the product at all times as proof to purchasers and service personnel that the product is able to be legitimately connected to the Telecom network.

The Telepermit label may also be shown on the packaging of the product and in the sales literature, as required in PTC 100.

The charge for a Telepermit assessment is $337.50. An additional charge of $337.50 is payable where an assessment is based on reports against non-Telecom New Zealand Specifications. $112.50 is charged for each variation when submitted at the same time as the original.

An invoice for $NZ1237.50 will be sent under separate cover.

Optical disc drive safety instructions

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

CD-RW/DVD-ROM drives

Panasonic UJDA750

CAUTIONS: 1. The CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive employs a laser system. To

ensure proper use of this product, please read this instruction manual carefully and retain for future reference. Should the unit ever require maintenance, contact an authorized service location.

2. Use of controls, adjustments or the performance of procedures other than those specified may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

3. To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam, do not try to open the enclosure.

Location of the required label

COMPLIES WITH FDA RADIA TION PERFORMANCE STANDARDS, 21 CFR SUBCHAPTER J. 130KMT Manufactured by Panasonic Communications Co., Ltd. 1-62, 4-Chome Minoshima Hakata-Ku Fukuoka, Japan

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LASER KLASSE 1

DVD-R/-RW drives

TOSHIBA SD-R6012

CAUTIONS: 1. The DVD-R/-RW drive employs a laser system. To

ensure proper use of this product, please read this instruction manual carefully and retain for future reference. Should the unit ever require maintenance, contact an authorized service location.

2. Use of controls, adjustments or the performance of procedures other than those specified may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

3. To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam, do not try to open the enclosure.

Location of the required label

PRODUCT IS CERTIFIED BY THE MANUFACTURER T O COMPLY WITH DHHS RULES 21 CFR SUBCHAPTER J APPLICABLE A T THE DATE OF MANUFACTURE.

MANUFACTURED:

TOSHIBA CORPORA TION 1-1, SHIBAURA 1-CHOME MINAT O-KU, TOKYO 105-8001, JAPAN

DVD Multi drives

Panasonic UJ-811

CAUTIONS: 1. The DVD Multi drive employs a laser system. To ensure

proper use of this product, please read this instruction manual carefully and retain for future reference. Should the unit ever require maintenance, contact an authorized service location.

2. Use of controls, adjustments or the performance of procedures other than those specified may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

3. To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam, do not try to open the enclosure.

Location of the required label

COMPLIES WITH FDA RADIA TION PERFORMANCE STANDARDS, 21 CFR SUBCHAPTER J. 130KMT Manufactured by Panasonic Communications Co., Ltd. 1-62, 4-Chome Minoshima Hakata-Ku Fukuoka, Japan

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LASER KLASSE 1

TEAC DV-W22E

This product has been designed and manufactured according to FDA regulations “title 21. CFR. chapter 1, subchapter J. based on the radiation Control for Health and Safety Act of 1968,” and is classified as a class 1 laser product. There is no hazardous invisible laser radiation during operation because invisible laser radiation emitted inside of this product is completely confined in the protective housings.

The label required in this regulation is shown below. CAUTION Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other

than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

Optical pickup

Type : PSH202 Manufacturer : TEAC Laser output : Less than 1.5mW (Play) and 53.3mW

(Record) on the objective lens

Wavelength : 779-789nm (CD)

652 ~ 660nm (DVD)

Location of the required label

THIS PRODUCT COMPLIES WITH DHHS RULES 21 CFR CHAPTER 1, SUBCHAPTER J APPLICABLE AT DATE OF MANUFACTURE.

MANUFACTURED:

Manufactured by TEAC Corporation 3-7-3 Naka-cho, Musashino-shi, Tokyo, Japan

International precautions

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT APPAREIL Å LASER DE

CLASSE 1 LASER KLASSE 1 PRODUKT TO EN 60825-1

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LASERSCHUTZKLASSE 1 PRODUKT TO EN60825

ADVERSEL: USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING VED ÅBNING,

NÅR SIKKERHEDSAF-BRYDER ER UDE AF FUNKTION.

UNDGÅ UDSÆTTELSE FOR STRÅLING

CAUTION: This appliance contains a laser system and is classified as a “CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT.” To use this model properly, read the instruction manual carefully and keep this manual for your future reference. In case of any trouble with this model, please contact your nearest “AUTHORIZED service station.” To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam, do not try to open the enclosure

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

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

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

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

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

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

CAUTION: USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED IN THE OWNER’S MANUAL MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.

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

Preface

Manual contents .............................................................................. xxvi

Conventions.................................................................................... xxvii

Abbreviations...................................................................................xxvii

Icons ................................................................................................ xxvii

Keys.................................................................................................xxvii

Key operation ................................................................................. xxviii

Display............................................................................................ xxviii

Messages ....................................................................................... xxviii

General Precautions

Stress injury.....................................................................................xxix

Heat injury........................................................................................ xxix

Pressure or impact damage ........................................................... xxix

PC card overheating ........................................................................xxx

Mobile phone ....................................................................................xxx

Central Processing Unit (CPU) Performance Disclaimer.............. xxx

Chapter 1 Introduction

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

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

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

Documentation ..................................................................................1-2

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

Special features.................................................................................1-7

Utilities ...............................................................................................1-9

Options.............................................................................................1-10

Chapter 2 The Grand Tour

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

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

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

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Back side ...........................................................................................2-4

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

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

Indicators ...........................................................................................2-9

USB diskette drive...........................................................................2-12

Optical media drives .......................................................................2-13

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Chapter 3 Getting Started

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

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

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

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

Lighting ..............................................................................................3-4

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

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

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

Turning on the power........................................................................3-6

Starting up for the first time .............................................................3-7

Turning off the power .......................................................................3-7

Shut Down mode (Boot mode) ..........................................................3-7

Hibernation mode ..............................................................................3-8

Standby mode .................................................................................3-10

Restarting the computer.................................................................3-12

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

Chapter 4 Operating Basics

Touch Pad ..........................................................................................4-1

Using the USB diskette drive ...........................................................4-2

Connecting 3 1/2" diskette drive ........................................................4-2

Disconnecting 3 1/2" diskette drive....................................................4-3

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

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

Removing discs .................................................................................4-7

Audio/Video controls ........................................................................4-8

Mode control button...........................................................................4-8

Controls for CD/DVD and Digital Audio .............................................4-8

Next and Previous buttons ................................................................4-9

Play/Pause and Stop buttons ..........................................................4-10

Audio ...............................................................................................4-10

Writing CDs on CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive .......................................4-12

Before writing or rewriting ................................................................4-12

When writing or rewriting .................................................................4-13

Writing CD/DVDs on DVD-R/-RW drive ..........................................4-14

Important message..........................................................................4-14

Disclaimer........................................................................................4-14

Writing CD/DVDs on DVD Multi drive ............................................4-15

Important message..........................................................................4-15

Disclaimer........................................................................................4-15

Read/write function chart.................................................................4-16

Before writing or rewriting ................................................................4-18

When writing or rewriting .................................................................4-19

Drag’n Drop CD+DVD .....................................................................4-19

Data Verification ..............................................................................4-21

Video (DVD-R/-RW/-RAM) ..............................................................4-21

Media care........................................................................................4-22

CD/DVDs .........................................................................................4-22

Diskettes..........................................................................................4-22

Modem..............................................................................................4-23

Region selection ..............................................................................4-23

Properties menu ..............................................................................4-24

Connecting ......................................................................................4-25

Disconnecting ..................................................................................4-25

Wireless LAN ...................................................................................4-26

Supported features ..........................................................................4-26

Security............................................................................................4-27

Wireless communication switch.......................................................4-27

Wireless communication indicator ...................................................4-27

LAN...................................................................................................4-28

Connecting LAN cable.....................................................................4-28

Disconnecting LAN cable ................................................................4-29

Cleaning the computer ...................................................................4-30

Moving the computer ......................................................................4-30

Heat dispersal..................................................................................4-31

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Chapter 5 The Keyboard

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

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

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

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

Hot keys.............................................................................................5-4

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

Windows special keys ......................................................................5-7

Keypad overlay ..................................................................................5-7

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

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

Chapter 6 Power

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

Power indicators ...............................................................................6-2

Battery indicator.................................................................................6-2

DC IN indicator ..................................................................................6-3

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 .....................................................6-5

Safety precautions.............................................................................6-5

Charging the batteries .......................................................................6-8

Monitoring battery capacity................................................................6-9

Maximizing battery operating time ...................................................6-10

Retaining data with power off ..........................................................6-11

Extending battery life .......................................................................6-11

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

Removing the battery pack..............................................................6-12

Installing the battery pack ................................................................6-13

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

User password .................................................................................6-14

Supervisor password .......................................................................6-16

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

Power-up modes .............................................................................6-17

Windows utilities ..............................................................................6-18

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Hot keys...........................................................................................6-18

Panel power on/off ..........................................................................6-18

System Auto Off ..............................................................................6-18

Chapter 7 HW Setup

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

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

General..............................................................................................7-1

Parallel/Printer ...................................................................................7-2

Display...............................................................................................7-2

Boot Priority .......................................................................................7-2

Keyboard ...........................................................................................7-4

CPU ...................................................................................................7-4

LAN....................................................................................................7-5

Chapter 8 Optional Devices

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

Inserting a PC card............................................................................8-2

Removing a PC card .........................................................................8-3

SD cards.............................................................................................8-4

Inserting an SD card..........................................................................8-4

Removing an SD card .......................................................................8-5

SD card care......................................................................................8-5

Memory expansion............................................................................8-6

Installing memory module..................................................................8-7

Removing memory module................................................................8-8

Battery packs.....................................................................................8-9

Universal AC adaptor........................................................................8-9

USB FDD kit.....................................................................................8-10

External monitor..............................................................................8-10

TV......................................................................................................8-10

Connecting a TV..............................................................................8-10

Changing the resolution...................................................................8-11

Parallel printer.................................................................................8-11

i.LINK (IEEE1394) ...........................................................................8-12

Precautions......................................................................................8-12

Connecting ......................................................................................8-13

Disconnecting ..................................................................................8-13

Security lock ....................................................................................8-14

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

Preliminary checklist..........................................................................9-1

Analyzing the problem .......................................................................9-2

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

System start-up .................................................................................9-3

Self test..............................................................................................9-4

Power ................................................................................................9-4

Password...........................................................................................9-7

Keyboard ...........................................................................................9-8

LCD panel..........................................................................................9-8

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

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

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

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

Diskette drive...................................................................................9-15

SD card............................................................................................9-15

PC card............................................................................................9-16

Infrared port .....................................................................................9-16

Pointing device ................................................................................9-17

USB .................................................................................................9-19

Memory expansion ..........................................................................9-19

Sound system..................................................................................9-20

Monitor.............................................................................................9-20

Modem.............................................................................................9-21

LAN..................................................................................................9-22

Wireless LAN...................................................................................9-23

TV output signal...............................................................................9-23

Printer ..............................................................................................9-24

i.LINK (IEEE1394)...........................................................................9-25

TOSHIBA support............................................................................9-25

Before you call.................................................................................9-25

Where to write .................................................................................9-26

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Appendix A

Specifications ................................................................................... A-1

Appendix B

Display Controller and Modes......................................................... B-1

Appendix C

AT Commands .................................................................................. C-1

Appendix D

S-registers ........................................................................................ D-1

Appendix E

V.90.................................................................................................... E-1

Appendix F

Internal Modem Guide...................................................................... F-1

Appendix G

Wireless LAN ....................................................................................G-1

Appendix H

AC Power Cord and Connectors..................................................... H-1

Appendix I

Parts Numbers....................................................................................I-1

Glossary Index

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Preface

Congratulations on your purchase of the Satellite M30 series computer. This powerful notebook computer provides excellent expansion capability, including multimedia devices, and it is designed to provide years of reliable, high-performance computing.

This manual tells how to set up and begin using your Satellite M30 series computer. It also provides detailed information on configuring your computer, basic operations and care, using optional devices and troubleshooting.

If you are a new user of computers or if you’re new to portable computing, first read over the Introduction and The Grand Tour chapters to familiarize yourself with the computer’s features, components and accessory devices. Then read Getting Started for step-by-step instructions on setting up your computer.

If you are an experienced computer user, please continue reading the preface to learn how this manual is organized, then become acquainted with this manual by browsing through its pages. Be sure to look over the Special features section of the Introduction, to learn about features that are uncommon or unique to the computers and carefully read HW Setup and Passwords.

Manual contents

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

Chapter 1, Introduction, is an overview of the computer’s features, capabilities, and options.

Chapter 2, The Grand Tour, identifies the components of the computer and briefly explains how they function.

Chapter 3, Getting Started, provides a quick overview of how to begin operating your computer and gives tips on safety and designing your work area.

Chapter 4, Operating Basics, includes instructions on using the following devices: Touch Pad, USB diskette drive, optical media drives, audio/video controls, modem, wireless communication features, LAN. It also provides tips on care of the computer, diskettes and CD/DVDs.

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

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Chapter 6, Power, gives details on the computer’s power resources and battery save modes. It also tells how to set passwords.

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

Chapter 8, Optional Devices, describes the optional hardware available. Chapter 9, Troubleshooting, suggests courses of action if the computer doesn’t

seem to be working properly. The Appendixes provide technical information about your computer. The Glossary defines general computer terminology and includes a list of acronyms

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

Conventions

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

Abbreviations

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

Icons

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

Keys

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

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Key operation

Some operations require you to simultaneously use two or more keys. We identify such operations by the key top symbols separated by a plus sign (+). For example, Ctrl + C means you must hold down Ctrl and at the same time press C. If three keys are used, hold down the first two and at the same time press the third.

ABC When procedures require an action such as clicking an icon or entering

text, the icon’s name or the text you are to type in is represented in the type face you see to the left.

Display

ABC Names of windows or icons or text generated by the computer that

appears on its display screen is presented in the type face you see to the left.

Messages

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

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

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

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General Precautions

TOSHIBA computers are designed to optimize safety, minimize strain and withstand the rigors of portability. However, certain precautions should be observed to further reduce the risk of personal injury, damage to the computer or impaired performance.

Be certain to read the general precautions below and to note the cautions included in the text of the manual.

Stress injury

Carefully read the Instruction Manual for Safety & Comfort. It contains information on prevention of stress injuries to your hands and wrists than can be caused by extensive keyboard use. Chapter 3, Getting Started, also includes information on work space design, posture and lighting that can help reduce physical stress.

Heat injury

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❖ Avoid prolonged physical contact with the computer. If the computer is used

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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.

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❖ If the computer has been used for a long time, avoid direct contact with the

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metal plate supporting the I/O ports. It can become hot.

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

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

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

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could be damaged.

Pressure or impact damage

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

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PC card overheating

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

Mobile phone

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

Central Processing Unit (CPU) Performance Disclaimer

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

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❖ Use of certain peripheral products

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❖ Use of battery power instead of AC power

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❖ Use of certain multimedia games or videos with special effects

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❖ Use of standard telephone lines or low speed network connections

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❖ Use of complex modeling software, such as high end computer aided design

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applications

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❖ Use of the computer in areas with low air pressure (high altitude > 1,000 meters

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or > 3,280 feet above sea level)

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❖ Use of the computer at temperatures outside the range of 5°C to 35°C (41°F to

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95°F) or > 25°C (77°F) at high altitude (all temperature references are approxi-

mate). 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 requirements in Appendix A, Specifications. Contact TOSHIBA Technical Service and Support for more information.

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Introduction

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

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

Equipment checklist

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

Hardware

Check to make sure you have all the following items:

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❖ Satellite M30 Series Portable Personal Computer

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❖ Universal AC adaptor and power cord

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❖ USB diskette drive (Provided with some models)

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❖ Modular cable

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❖ The following software is preinstalled:

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• Microsoft® Windows XP Home Edition/Professional

• Modem driver

• Display Driver

• TOSHIBA Utilities

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

• Sound Driver

• DVD-Video Player (Can be used only for DVD-ROM/Multi model)

• LAN Drivers

• Synaptics Pointing Device Driver

• TOSHIBA Power Saver

• TOSHIBA Console

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• Infrared Device Driver

• Online manual

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❖ Product Recovery CD-ROM

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Documentation

• Satellite M30 Portable Personal Computer User's Manual

• Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition/Professional manual package

• Instruction Manual for Safety & Comfort

• End User License Agreement

If any of the items are missing or damaged, contact your dealer immediately.

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 64 KB level 1 cache memory and a 1 MB level 2 cache memory. It also supports Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep™ technology.

1.4 GHz Intel® Pentium® M processor 1.4 GHz

1.5 GHz Intel® Pentium® M processor 1.5 GHz

1.6 GHz Intel® Pentium® M processor 1.6 GHz

1.7 GHz Intel® Pentium® M processor 1.7 GHz

NOTE: Some models of the computers carry Intel® CentrinoTM technol- ogy, which is based on three separate technologies of Intel® Pentium® M, Intel® PRO/Wireless Network Connection, and Intel® 855 Chipset Family.

Memory

Slots 256, 512 MB or 1 GB memory modules can be installed in

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

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

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Power

Battery pack The computer is powered by one rechargeable lithium-ion

battery pack.

RTC battery The computer has an internal battery to back up the

internal Real Time Clock (RTC) and calendar.

Universal AC adaptor The universal AC adaptor provides power to the system

and recharges the batteries when they are low. It comes with a detachable power cord.

Because it is universal, it can receive a range of AC voltage from 100 to 240 volts; however, the output current varies among different models. Using the wrong model can damage your computer. Refer to the Universal AC adaptor section in Chapter 2, The Grand Tour.

Disks

Hard disk drive Available in three sizes.

• 37.26 GB (40.0 billion bytes)

• 55.89 GB (60.0 billion bytes)

• 74.53 GB (80.0 billion bytes)

USB diskette drive Accommodates either 3 1/2" 1.44-megabyte or 720-kilobyte

diskettes. It connects to a USB port. It is an option with some models.

Optical media drive The computer is configured with one of the optical media

drives listed below. Refer also to Chapter 2, The Grand

Tour, for specifications and to Chapter 4, Operating Basics, for information on using the drives.

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CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive

A full-size, CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive module lets you run CD/DVDs without using an adaptor. It reads DVD-ROMs at maximum 8 speed and CD-ROMs at maximum 24 speed. It writes CD-R and CD-RW at up to 24 speed. A Mode Control button turns power to the CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive on and off so you can use the drive as a stand-alone audio CD player.

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DVD-R/-RW drive

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

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DVD-ROMs at maximum 8 speed and CD-ROMs at maximum 24 speed. It writes CD-R at up to 16 speed, CDRW at up to 10 speed, DVD-R and DVD-RW at single speed.

DVD Multi drive

A full-size, DVD Multi drive module lets you run either 12 cm (4.72") or 8 cm (3.15") CD/DVDs without using an adaptor. It reads DVD-ROMs at maximum 8 speed and CDROMs at maximum 24 speed. It writes CD-R at up to 16 speed, CD-RW at up to 8 speed, DVD-R and DVD-RAM at 2 speed, and DVD-RW at single speed.

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 15.4" TFT screen, 16 M colors, with a resolution of 1280

horizontal x 800 vertical pixels WXGA.

Graphics controller A 128-bit graphics controller maximizes display perfor-

mance. Refer to Appendix B for more information.

Keyboard

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

keyboard, embedded numeric overlay, dedicated cursor control, and keys. Refer to Chapter 5, The Key-

board, for details.

Pointing device

Built-in Touch Pad A Touch Pad and control buttons in the palm rest enable

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

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Ports

Parallel Parallel printer or other parallel device (ECP compatible).

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

ible functions.

Universal Serial Bus The computer has three Universal Serial Bus ports that

(USB 2.0) 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.)

Infrared The serial infrared port meets Infrared Data Association

(Infrared model only) (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.

i.LINK™ (IEEE1394) This port enables high-speed data transfer directly from

external devices such as digital video cameras.

Slots

PC card The 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. It does not support MultiMedia cards.

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Multimedia

Sound system Windows sound system compatible sound system pro-

vides internal speakers and microphone as well as jacks for an external microphone and headphone. It also has a volume control dial.

S-Video out port This S-Video port lets you transfer NTSC or PAL data to

external devices.

Mode Control button This button directly launches various CD, DVD and Digital

Audio functions. Refer to Chapter 4, Operating Basics, for details.

Audio/Video Audio/Video control buttons let you use the computer’s

control buttons optical media drive as a stand-alone audio CD player. You

can also use the buttons to control the computer’s DVD video player and Windows Media player when the system is on.

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Headphone jack This jack outputs analog audio signals.

Microphone jack A 3.5 mm mini microphone jack enables connection of a

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Communications

Modem An internal modem provides capability for data and fax

Wireless LAN Some computers in this series are equipped with a wireless

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

communication switch

three-conductor mini jack for monaural microphone input.

communication. It supports V.90 and V.92. (In the U.S. and Canada, both standards are supported; in other countries/ regions, only V.90 is supported.) The speed of data transfer and fax depends on analog telephone line conditions. It has a modem jack for connecting to a telephone line. It is preinstalled as a standard device in some markets. Refer to Appendix E for technical information.

LA N 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).

LAN mini-PCI card that is compatible with other LAN systems based on Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum/ Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing radio technology that complies with the IEEE802.11 Standard (Revision A, B or G) and Turbo Mode. Revisions A and G support a data transfer rate up to 54 Mbit/s. Revision-B supports a data transfer rate up to 11 Mbit/s. Turbo Mode supports a data transfer rate up to 108 Mbit/s.

Security

Security lock slot Connects an optional security lock to anchor the computer

to a desk or other large object.

Software

Standard Windows XP Home Edition/Professional operating system

and TOSHIBA Utilities and drivers preinstalled on the hard disk.

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Special features

Plug and Play When you connect an external device to the computer,

Plug and Play capability enables the system to recognize the connection and make the necessary configurations automatically.

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.

Display automatic This feature automatically cuts off power to the internal

power off display when there is no input from the keyboard or

pointing device for a time specified. Power is restored when any key is pressed or when there is input from a pointing device. You can specify the time in the Turn off monitor item of the Power Save Mode window in TOSHIBA Power Saver.

HDD automatic This feature automatically cuts off power to the hard disk

power off drive when it is not accessed for a time specified. Power is

restored when the hard disk is accessed. You can specify the time in the Turn off hard disks item of the Power Save Mode window in TOSHIBA Power Saver.

Hibernation This feature lets you turn off the power without exiting

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

Turning off the power section in Chapter 3, Getting

Started, for details.

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

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

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System automatic This feature automatically shuts down the system in

Standby/Hibernation 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

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

Power on password Two levels of password security, supervisor and user, are

Instant security A hot key function blanks the screen and disables the

Intelligent A microprocessor in the computer’s intelligent power

power supply supply detects the battery’s charge and calculates the

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

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

Low battery When battery power is exhausted to the point that

automatic hibernation computer operation cannot be continued, the system

Heat dispersal The CPU has an internal temperature sensor that automati-

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

Keypad overlay section in Chapter 5, The Keyboard, for

instructions on using the keypad overlay.

available to prevent unauthorized access to your computer.

computer providing data security.

remaining battery capacity. It also protects electronic components from abnormal conditions, such as voltage overload from a universal AC adaptor. You can monitor remaining battery capacity. Use the Battery remaining item of the Power Save Modes window in TOSHIBA Power Saver.

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

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

automatically enters Hibernation and shuts down. You can specify the setting in the Battery Alarm item of the Alarm window in TOSHIBA Power Saver.

cally activates cooling procedures. Refer to the Heat

dispersal section in Chapter 4, Operating Basics, for

details on setting the options for cooling methods.

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Utilities

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 files.

TOSHIBA Power Saver To access this power savings management program, open

the Control Panel and select the TOSHIBA Power Saver icon.

HW Setup This program lets you customize your hardware settings

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

TOSHIBA Controls This utility has two sections to let you do the following:

• Buttons: Assign applications to the Internet button (default setting is the browser) and to the TOSHIBA Console button (default setting is the TOSHIBA Console).

• Media Apps: Set the mode for the Audio/Video control buttons. Select the application for audio and video playback.

Fn-esse This Windows program lets you define your own “short-

cut” keys to quickly launch applications and speed your work in Windows. To start the utility, click the Windows Start button, point to All Programs, point to TOSHIBA, point to Utilities and click Fn-esse.

DVD Video Player The DVD Video Player is used to play DVD-Video. It has

an on-screen interface and functions. Click Start, point to All Programs, point to InterVideo WinDVD 4, then click InterVideo WinDVD 4.

ConfigFree ConfigFree is a suite of utilities to allow easy control of

communication devices and network connections. ConfigFree also allows you to find communication problems and create profiles for easy switching between locations and communication networks. To start ConfigFree, click the Windows Start button, point to All Programs, point to TOSHIBA, point to Networking and click ConfigFree.

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Drag’n Drop This easy-to-use software lets you record CDs and DVDs

CD+DVD with just a few mouse clicks. You can create CDs and

DVDs in the following formats: audio and data CDs and data DVDs. Audio CDs can play on a standard stereo CD

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TOSHIBA Password This utility lets you set a password that restricts access to

Utility the computer.

player.

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 MB or 1 GB memory module (PC2700, DDR)

can easily be installed in the computer.

Standard battery pack An additional battery pack can be purchased from your

TOSHIBA dealer. Use it as a spare or replacement.

High-capacity An additional battery pack can be purchased from your

battery pack TOSHIBA dealer. Use it as a spare or replacement.

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

it may be convenient to purchase an additional universal AC adaptor for each site so you will not have to carry the adaptor with you.

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

puter to deter theft.

USB FDD Kit A 3 1/2" diskette drive accommodates 1.44-megabyte or

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

Wireless LAN Kit This option enables wireless LAN functions in computers

that do not have wireless preinstalled. It is installed by dealers only. Two types of Wireless LAN kits are available:

• Wireless LAN Kit for IEEE 802.11 Standard (Revision B and G)

• Wireless LAN Kit for IEEE 802.11 Standard (Revision A, B and G)

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The Grand Tour

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

Front with the display closed

Figure 2-1 shows the computer’s front with its display panel in the closed position.

INDICATORS (1) MODE CONTROL AUDIO/VIDEO INDICATORS (2) DISPLAY LATCH

BUTTON CONTROL

INFRARED PORT WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SWITCH VOLUME CONTROL

Figure 2-1 Front of the computer with display closed

BUTTONS

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Indicators (1) Two LEDs let you monitor the play of audio CD and MP3

status. Details are in the Indicators section.

Mode Control Press this button to switch the mode between CD/DVD

button and Digital Audio. Refer to Chapter 4, Operating Basics.

MODE

Audio/Video Previous button: Plays the previous track/chapter/

control buttons data. Play/pause button: Begins or pauses play. Stop

button: Halts play. Next button: Plays the next

track/chapter/data. Refer to Chapter 4, Operating Basics.

Indicators (2) These LEDs let you monitor the DC IN, power and battery

status. Details are in the Indicators section.

Display latch This latch secures the LCD panel in its closed position.

Slide the latch to open the display.

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Infrared port This infrared port is compatible with Infrared Data Asso-

(Infrared model ciation (IrDA 1.1) standards. It enables cableless 4 Mbps,

only) 1.15 Mbps, 115.2 Kbps, 57.6 Kbps, 38.4 Kbps, 19.2 Kbps or

9.6 Kbps data transfer with IrDA 1.1 compatible external devices.

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

the stereo headphones.

Wireless This switch turns the Wireless functions on and off.

Communication

switch

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CAUTION: 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.

Left side

Figure 2-2 shows the computer’s left side.

SECURITY LOCK COOLING VENTS PARALLEL PORT PC CARD SLOT

S-VIDEO OUT PORT I.LINK (IEEE1394) PORT SD CARD SLOT

Figure 2-2 The left side of the computer

Security lock A security cable attaches to this slot. The optional security

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

Cooling vents These vents provide an outlet for air pulled through the

computer by the fan.

CAUTION: Be careful not to block the cooling vents. Also be careful to keep foreign objects out of them. A pin or similar object can damage the computer’s circuitry.

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Right side

Parallel port This Centronics-compatible, 25-pin parallel port is used to

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

PC card slot A PC card slot can accommodate one 5 mm Type II card.

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

S-Video out port This S-Video port lets you transfer NTSC or PAL data to

i.LINK (IEEE1394) Connect an external device, such as a digital video camera

SD card slot SD cards are used in a wide variety of external devices.

You can install any industry standard PC card such as a SCSI adaptor, Ethernet adaptor or flash memory card.

external devices.

port to this port for high-speed data transfer.

This slot lets you transfer data from the device to your computer. An indicator on the right side of the slot glows when a card is being accessed.

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

Right side

Figure 2-3 shows the computer’s right side.

HEADPHONE JACK MICROPHONE JACK

USB PORTS OPTICAL MEDIA DRIVE USB PORT

Figure 2-3 The right side of the computer

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Headphone jack This jack lets you connect digital speakers or a stereo

headphone (16 ohm minimum). When you connect a digital speaker or headphones, the internal speaker is automatically disabled.

Microphone jack A 3.5 mm mini microphone jack enables connection of a

three-conductor mini jack for monaural microphone input.

Optical media The computer is configured with a CD-RW/DVD-ROM

drive drive, DVD-R/-RW drive or a DVD Multi drive.

Universal Three Universal Serial Bus ports comply with the USB 2.0

Serial Bus standard, which enables data transfer speeds 40 times

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(USB 2.0) ports faster than the USB 1.1 standard. (The ports also support

USB 1.1.)

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

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

Back side

Figure 2-4 shows the computer’s back side.

LAN ACTIVE LAN JACK LINK INDICATOR EXTERNAL MONITOR PORT

INDICATOR

(ORANGE)

DC IN 15V MODEM JACK BATTERY PACK

Figure 2-4 The back side of the computer

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(GREEN)

Back side

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

Ether

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

CAUTIONS: 1. Do not connect any cable other than a LAN cable to

the LAN jack. It could cause damage or malfunction.

2. Do not connect the LAN cable to a power supply. It could cause damage or malfunction.

LAN active This indicator glows orange when data is being exchanged

indicator (orange) between the computer and the LAN.

Link indicator This indicator glows green when the computer is connect-

(green) ed to a LAN and the LAN is functioning properly.

NOTE: When the Wake-up on LAN function is activated, the LAN indicators do not glow while the computer is in standby mode (while it is waiting for a LAN wake-up signal).

External monitor This 15-pin port lets you connect an external video

port display.

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

only the model of universal AC adaptor that comes with

DC IN 15V

the computer. Using the wrong adaptor can damage your computer.

Modem jack In areas where an internal modem is installed as standard

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

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

from the telephone jack.

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

Battery pack The battery pack powers the computer when the universal

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

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Underside

Figure 2-5 shows the underside of the computer. Make sure the display is closed before turning over your computer.

BATTERY RELEASE LATCH BATTERY SAFETY LOCK

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MEMORY MODULE COVER

Figure 2-5 The underside of the computer

Memory module This cover protects two memory module sockets. One or

covertwo modules are preinstalled. Refer to the Memory

expansion section in Chapter 8, Optional Devices.

Battery release Slide this latch to release the battery pack for removal.

latch

Battery safety lock Slide the battery safety lock forward to free the battery

latch.

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Front with the display open

Figure 2-6 shows the front of the computer with the display open. To open the display, slide the display latch on the front of the display and lift up. Position the display at a comfortable viewing angle.

DISPLAY HINGE

STEREO

SPEAKER

(LEFT)

POWER

BUTTON

SYSTEM

INDICATORS

BUTTONS:

INTERNET TOSHIBA CONSOLE S-VIDEO OUT

DISPLAY SCREEN

STEREO SPEAKER (RIGHT)

MICROPHONE

Figure 2-6 The front with the display open

TOUCH PAD CONTROL BUTTONS

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TOUCH PAD

Display hinge The display hinge holds the display screen at easy-to-

view angles.

Display screen The LCD displays high-contrast text and graphics. The

computer’s WXGA screen consists of 1280 x 800 pixels. Refer to Appendix B.

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

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Stereo speakers The speakers emit sound generated by your software as

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

Microphone A built-in microphone lets you record sounds into your

applications. See Using the microphone in Chapter 4,

Operating Basics.

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

and off.

System LEDs let you monitor the status of various computer

indicators functions. Details are given in the Indicators section.

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Internet button Press this button to launch an Internet browser. If the

computer’s power is off, you can press this button to turn on the computer’s power and launch the browser automatically in one step.

TOSHIBA Console Press this button to launch an application automatically.

button The default is TOSHIBA Console.

S-Video out button Press this button to set your display device to TV (Video-

out). Press it again to return to LCD.

Touch Pad A Touch Pad located in the palm rest is used to control the

on-screen pointer. Refer to the Touch Pad section in Chapter 4, Operating Basics.

Touch Pad Control buttons below the Touch Pad let you select menu

control buttons items or manipulate text and graphics designated by the

on-screen pointer.

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Indicators

The following indicators on the front of the computer can be monitored even when the display panel is closed.

CD/DVD DIGITAL AUDIO DC IN POWER B ATTERY

Figure 2-7 System indicators

CD/DVD The CD/DVD indicator glows blue when the computer is

accessing a CD/DVD. Refer to Chapter 4, Operating

Basics, for details.

Digital Audio The Digital Audio indicator glows blue when reproduc-

ing music files, such as WAVE, MIDI and MP3. Refer to Chapter 4, Operating Basics, for details.

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DC IN The DC IN indicator glows blue when DC power is

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

Power The Power indicator glows blue when the computer is on.

If you select Standby from Shut Down Windows, this indicator flashes orange (one second on, two seconds off) while the computer shuts down.

Battery The Battery indicator shows the condition of the

battery’s charge: Blue indicates full charge, orange indicates battery charging and flashing orange indicates a low battery charge. Refer to Chapter 6, Power.

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The following indicators are next to the keyboard under the display panel.

CD/DVD

INDICATOR

DISK

INDICATOR

SD CARD

INDICATOR

WIRELESS

COMMUNICATION SWITCH INDICATOR

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Figure 2-8 Indicators

Disk The Disk indicator glows blue when the computer is

accessing the built-in hard disk.

CD/DVD The CD/DVD indicator glows blue when the computer is

accessing a CD/DVD. Refer to Chapter 4, Operating

Basics, for details.

SD card The SD card indicator glows blue when the computer is

accessing the SD card slot.

CAPS LOCK

INDICATOR

Wireless The Wireless Communication switch indicator glows

Communication orange when the Wireless LAN function is on (Wireless

switch LAN model or Wireless LAN ready model only).

Caps Lock The Caps Lock indicator glows green when the alphabet

keys are locked in uppercase.

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The following indicators show the status of the display overlay.

Indicators

NUMERIC MODE

INDICATOR

ARROW MODE

INDICATOR

Figure 2-9 Keypad overlay indicators

Arrow mode When the Arrow mode indicator lights blue, you can use

the keypad overlay (gray labeled keys) as cursor keys. Refer to the Keypad overlay section in Chapter 5, The Keyboard.

Numeric mode You can use the keypad overlay (gray labeled keys) for

numeric input when the Numeric mode indicator lights blue. Refer to the Keypad overlay section in Chapter 5, The Keyboard.

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USB diskette drive

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

DISK-IN-USE INDICATOR

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DISKETTE SLOT

EJECT BUTTON

Figure 2-10 USB diskette drive

Disk-In-Use This indicator lights when the diskette is being accessed.

Indicator

Diskette slot Insert diskettes in this slot.

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 removal.

CAUTION: Check the Disk-In-Use indicator when you use the diskette drive. Do not press the eject button, turn off the computer or connect/ disconnect another USB device, while the light is glowing. Doing so could destroy data and damage the diskette or the drive.

NOTES: 1. The external diskette drive should be placed on a flat,

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

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

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Optical media drives

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

For information on loading and unloading discs and on the Mode Control buttons refer to the Using optical media drives and Audio/Video controls section in Chapter 4, Operating Basics.

Region codes for DVD drives and media

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

Code Region

1 Canada, United States 2 Japan, Europe, South Africa, Middle East 3 Southeast Asia, East Asia 4 Australia, New Zealand, Pacific Islands, Central America, South

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

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Writable discs

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

CDs

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

❖❖

changed.

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

❖❖

CD-RW discs or high-speed 4- to 10-speed discs. The write speed of the ultraspeed CD-RW discs is maximum 24-speed.

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DVDs

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

❖❖

changed.

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

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

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Formats

The drives support the following formats:

• DVD-ROM • DVD-Video

• CD-DA • CD-Text

• Photo CD (single/multi-session) • CD-ROM Mode 1, Mode 2

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• CD-ROM XA Mode 2 (Form1, Form2) • Enhanced CD (CD-EXTRA)

• CD-G (Audio CD only) • Addressing Method 2

CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive

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

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

DVD read 8 speed (maximum)

CD read 24 speed (maximum)

CD-R write 24 speed (maximum)

CD-RW write 24 speed (maximum, ultra-speed media)

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DVD-R/-RW drive

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

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

DVD read 8 speed (maximum)

DVD-R write 1 speed

DVD-RW write 1 speed

CD read 24 speed (maximum)

CD-R write 16 speed (maximum)

CD-RW write 10 speed (maximum)

DVD Multi drive

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

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

DVD read 8 speed (maximum)

DVD-R write 2 speed

DVD-RW write 1 speed

DVD-RAM write 2 speed

CD read 24 speed (maximum)

CD-R write 16 speed (maximum)

CD-RW write 8 speed (maximum)

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Universal AC adaptor

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

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

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Figure 2-11 The universal AC adaptor

CAUTION: Use only the universal 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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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

❖❖

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

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❖ Connecting the universal AC adaptor

❖❖ ❖❖

❖ Opening the display

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❖ Turning on the power

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❖ Starting up for the first time

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❖ Turning off the power

❖❖ ❖❖

❖ Restarting the computer

❖❖ ❖❖

❖Restoring the preinstalled software

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NOTE: All users should be sure to read the section Starting up for the first time.

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:

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❖ General conditions

❖❖ ❖❖

❖ Placement of the computer

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❖ 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.

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

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

❖❖

computer and easily accessible.

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❖ 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.

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

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

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

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

❖❖

stereo speakers).

❖❖

❖ Some components in the computer, including data storage media, can be

❖❖

damaged by magnets. Do not place the computer near magnetic objects or

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bring magnetic objects close to the computer. Be careful of objects, such as stereo speakers, that produce strong magnetic fields during operation. Also, be careful with metal objects, such as bracelets, which can become magnetized.

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❖ Do not operate the computer close to a mobile phone.

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

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Placement of the computer

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

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❖ 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.

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❖ 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.

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The display should be angled to reduce glare and maximize visibility.

❖❖

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

❖❖

computer.

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Seating and posture

The height of your chair in relation to the computer and keyboard as well as the support it gives your body are primary factors in reducing work strain. Refer to the following tips and to figure 3-1.

BELOW EYE LEVEL

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FOOT REST

Figure 3-1 Posture and positioning of the computer

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❖ 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.

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❖ 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.

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❖ Sit straight so that your knees, hips and elbows form approximately 90 degree

❖❖

angles when you work. Do not slump forward or lean back too far.

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Lighting

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

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❖ Position the computer so that sunlight or bright indoor lighting does not reflect

❖❖

off the screen. Use tinted windows, shades or other screen to eliminate sun glare.

❖❖

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

❖❖

your eyes.

❖❖

❖ If possible, use soft, indirect lighting in your computer work area. Use a lamp to

❖❖

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

Work habits

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

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

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

❖❖

❖ Vary your posture frequently.

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❖ Occasionally stand up and stretch or exercise briefly.

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

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❖ 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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Connecting the universal AC adaptor

Attach the universal 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 universal 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 universal AC adaptor to charge the battery pack, refer to Chapter 6, Power.

CAUTION: 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.

1. Connect the power cord to the universal AC adaptor.

Figure 3-2 Connecting the power cord to the universal AC adaptor

2. Connect the universal AC adaptor’s DC output plug to the DC IN input port

on the back of the computer.

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Figure 3-3 Connecting the adaptor to the computer

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

on the front of the computer should glow.

Opening the display

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

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

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

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

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Figure 3-4 Opening the display

Turning on the power

This section describes how to turn on the power.

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

up for the first time, in this chapter.

1. Open the display.

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

Figure 3-5 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 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.

NOTE: Be sure to read the License Agreement carefully.

Turning off the power

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

Shut Down mode (Boot mode)

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

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

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

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CAUTION: Make sure the Disk indicator is off. If you turn off the power while a disk (disc) is being accessed, you can lose data or damage the disk (disc).

3. Click start then click Turn Off Computer. From the Turn Off Com- puter menu select Turn Off.

4. Turn off the power to any peripheral devices.

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

Hibernation mode

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

CAUTIONS: 1. Save your data. While entering hibernation mode, the

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

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

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

Benefits of hibernation

The hibernation feature provides the following benefits:

❖❖

❖ Saves data to the hard disk when the computer automatically shuts down

❖❖

because of a low battery.

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

❖❖

❖ You can return to your previous working environment immediately when you

❖❖

turn on the computer.

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❖❖

❖ 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

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

To enter Hibernation mode, follow the steps below.

1. Click start .

2. Select Turn Off Computer.

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

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

5. Select Hibernate.

Automatic Hibernation

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

1. Open the Control Panel.

2. Open Performance and Maintenance and open Power Options.

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

4. Open TOSHIBA Power Saver.

5. Select the Setup Action window.

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

CAUTION: 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.

NOTES: 1. When the AC adaptor is connected, the computer will go

into Standby mode according to the settings in the TOSHIBA Power Saver utility.

2. To restore operation from Standby mode, press the power

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

3. 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.

4. 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.

CAUTIONS: 1. Before entering Standby mode, be sure to save your data.

2. Do not install or remove a memory module while the computer is in standby mode. The computer or the module could be damaged.

3. 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.

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4. 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.

Benefits of standby

The standby feature provides the following benefits:

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❖ Restores the previous working environment more rapidly than does hiberna-

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tion.

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❖ 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.

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❖ You can use the panel power off feature.

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Executing standby

NOTE: 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 System Power Mode item in Power Saver Utility in the Control Panel.

Open Performance and Maintenance and open TOSHIBA Power Saver.

3. Press the power button. This feature must be enabled. Refer to the System Power Mode item in Power Saver Utility in the Control Panel.

Open Performance and Maintenance and open TOSHIBA Power Saver.

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

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

Power indicator flashes orange.

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

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Standby limitations

Standby will not function under the following conditions:

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❖ Power is turned back on immediately after shutting down.

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

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Restarting the computer

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

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❖ You change certain computer settings.

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

❖❖

commands.

There are three ways to restart the computer system:

1. Click start then click Turn Off Computer. From the Turn Off Com- puter menu select Restart.

2. Press Ctrl + Alt + Del to display the Windows Task Manager, then select Shutdown and Restart.

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

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

Restoring the preinstalled software

If preinstalled files are damaged, use the Product Recovery CD-ROM to restore them. To restore the operating system and all preinstalled software, follow the steps below.

CAUTION: 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 optical media drive and turn off the computer’s power.

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

3. Use the up or down cursor key to select the CD/DVD-ROM Drive in the Boot Devices menu. For details, refer to the Boot priority section in Chapter 7, HW Setup.

4. Follow the on-screen instructions.

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Operating Basics

This chapter gives information on basic operations including using the Touch Pad, USB diskette drive (optional in some models), optical media drives, audio/video controls, modem, wireless communication features and LAN. It also provides tips on caring for your computer, diskettes and CD/DVDs.

Touch Pad

The computer is equipped with a Touch Pad as a pointing device. To use the Touch Pad, simply touch and move your finger tip across it in the direction you want the on-screen pointer to go.

TOUCH PAD

CONTROL BUTTONS

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Figure 4-1 Touch Pad and Touch Pad control buttons

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

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

Click: Tap the Touch Pad once Double-click: Tap twice Drag and drop: Tap to select the material you want to move. Leave your

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

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Using the USB diskette drive

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

Connecting 3 1/2" diskette drive

To connect the drive, plug the diskette drive connector into a USB port. Refer to Figure 4-2.

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

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Figure 4-2 Connecting the USB diskette drive

NOTE: If you connect the diskette drive to use under Windows after turning on the computer, it will take about 10 seconds for the computer to recognize the drive. Do not disconnect and reconnect before 10 seconds has elapsed.

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Disconnecting 3 1/2" diskette drive

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

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

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

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

3. Click Diskette drive.

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

Using optical media drives

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

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

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

DVD-ROM drive section for precautions on writing to CDs.

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

drive section for precautions on writing to CDs.

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

drive section for precautions on writing to CDs.

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Loading discs

To load CD/DVDs, follow the steps below and refer to figures 4-3 to 4-7.

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

EJECT BUTTON

Figure 4-3 Pressing the eject button

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b. Pressing the eject button will not open the drawer when the drive’s power

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

15mm

Diameter 1.0mm

Figure 4-4 Manual release with the eject hole

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

Figure 4-5 Pulling the drawer open

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

Figure 4-6 Inserting a CD/DVD

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NOTE: When the drawer is fully opened, the edge of the computer will extend slightly over the CD/DVD tray. Therefore, you will need to turn the CD/DVD at an angle when you place it in the tray. After seating the CD/DVD, however, make sure it lies flat, as shown in figure 4-6.

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

misalignment.

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

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

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

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

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Figure 4-7 Closing the CD/DVD drawer

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Removing discs

To remove the CD/DVD, follow the steps below and refer to figure 4-8.

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

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

CAUTIONS: 1. When the drawer pops open slightly, wait a moment to

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

2. Turn off the power before you use the eject hole. If the CD/DVD is spinning when you open the drawer, the CD/DVD could fly off the spindle and cause injury.

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

Figure 4-8 Removing a CD/DVD

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

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Audio/Video controls

This section describes how to use the audio/video control buttons. You do not have to turn on the computer’s operating system to play audio CD/DVDs. The following controls let you use the computer as a stand-alone CD/DVD player. When the operating system is running, the buttons control video as well as audio.

Mode Control button

Besides the CD/DVD and Digital control functions described in the chart in the next section, you can use the Mode Control button to turn off the computer.

Controls for CD/DVD and Digital Audio

The chart below describes controls for CD/DVD and Digital Audio.

CD/DVD control Digital Audio control

Power is off If an audio CD is in the optical Operating system starts and you press media drive, the system enters and Digital Audio Data Play/Pause CD Player mode and operates play begins.

as a stand-alone CD player. If a DVD is in the optical

media drive, the operating system starts and the DVD Video player starts.

OS is running If an audio CD is in the optical Digital Audio Data play and you press media drive and CD audio play begins. Play/Pause begins.

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If a DVD is in the optical media drive, the DVD Video player starts and DVD Video play begins.

Audio/Video controls

You press If power is on, it turns off. If If power is on, it turns Mode Control power is off it turns on in off. for three CD player mode. seconds

OS is running The mode changes to The mode changes to and you press Digital/Audio. CD/DVD. Mode Control

NOTES: 1. If the computer power is off, the CD/DVD control functions

only for the optical media drive. If you want to control the optical media drive by CD/DVD control when the OS is booted up, set the appropriate player application software. You cannot play optical media, only by setting the internal CD/DVD play drive on the Media Apps tab of the TOSHIBA Controls.

2. To play Digital Audio Data, you must set the play list in the Windows Media Player. The next time you play Digital Audio Data, the former play list will become active. If a CD was played the previous time, then All Audio will be used.

CAUTION: Do not install or remove a memory module while the optical media drive power is on in CD Player mode. First press the Mode control button to turn off the power to the optical media drive.

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Next and Previous buttons

A single button on a rocker controls the Next and Previous functions. Press on the icon to select the desired function.

Next Press the icon to advance to the next track, chapter or data. Previous Press the icon to advance to the previous track, chapter or data.

NOTE: If Random is selected in Windows Media Player, selecting Next or Previous advances to a random selection.

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Play/Pause and Stop buttons

A single button on a rocker controls the Play/Pause and Stop functions. Press on the icon to select the desired function.

Play/Pause Press the icon to begin or pause play. Stop Press the icon to stop play.

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 Enter-

tainment and click Volume Control.

2. Click Options and select Advanced Controls.

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3. Click Advanced.

4. Check the Microphone Boost checkbox.

Audio controller

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

1. Click Start, point to All Programs, point to Accessories, point to Enter-

tainment and click Volume Control.

2. Double-click the SigmaTel Audio icon.

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Power management

1. Clicked the Advanced tab.

2. Select the Enable Power Management check box.

3. Input a time in Time to Power Saving State.

NOTE: If the Enable Power Management check box is not selected, the audio controller always runs.

Figure 4-9 Advanced window

Sound quality

Adjust the equalizer settings to enhance sound quality.

Figure 4-10 Equalizer window

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Feedback

Your computer’s built-in microphone can be used to record monaural sounds into your applications and to issue voice commands to applications that support such functions.

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

This feedback occurs repeatedly and causes a loud, high-pitched noise. It is a common phenomenon that occurs in any sound system when the microphone input is output to the speaker (throughput) and the speaker volume is too loud or too close to the microphone. You can control throughput by adjusting the volume as described in the Volume control item in this section.

Writing CDs on CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive

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

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

Before writing or rewriting

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

❖❖

❖ We recommend the following manufacturers of CD-R and CD-RW media.

❖❖

Media quality can affect write or rewrite success rates.

CD-R: TAIYOYUDEN CO., LTD.

MITUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION RICOH Co., Ltd. Hitachi Maxell Ltd.

CD-RW: MITUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION

RICOH Co., Ltd.

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Writing CDs on CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive

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

❖❖

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

❖❖

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

❖❖

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

❖❖ ❖❖

❖ Be sure to close all other software programs except the writing software.

❖❖ ❖❖

❖ Do not run software such as a screen saver which can put a heavy load on the

❖❖

CPU.

❖❖

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

❖❖ ❖❖

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

❖❖

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

❖❖

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

❖❖

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

❖❖

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

❖❖

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

❖❖

❖ Writing with software other than Drag’n Drop CD+DVD has not been con-

❖❖

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

When writing or rewriting

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

❖❖

❖ Always copy data from the HDD to the CD. Do not use cut-and-paste. The

❖❖

original data will be lost if there is a write error.

❖❖

❖ Do not perform any of the following actions:

❖❖

• Change users in the Windows XP operating system.

• Operate the computer for any other function, including use of a mouse or Touch Pad, closing/opening the LCD panel.

• Start a communication application such as a modem.

• Apply impact or vibration to the PC.

• Install, remove or connect external devices, including the following: PC card, SD card, USB devices, external display, optical digital devices.

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

• Open the optical media drive.

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❖❖

❖ If the media is poor in quality, dirty or damaged, writing or rewriting errors may

❖❖

occur.

❖❖

❖ Set the computer on a level surface and avoid places subject to vibration such

❖❖

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

❖❖

❖ Keep mobile phones and other wireless communication devices away from the

❖❖

computer.

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

You can use the DVD-R/-RW drive to write data to either CD-R/RW or DVD-R/-RW discs. The following applications for writing are supplied on CD-ROM: Drag’n Drop CD+DVD, licensed by Easy Systems Japan Ltd., and DigiOn Inc., InterVideo WinDVD Creator 2 Platinum, which is a product of InterVideo, Inc.

Important message

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

NOTE: Also refer to the disc-writing instructions in the next section, Writing CD/DVDs on DVD Multi drive.

Disclaimer

TOSHIBA does not bear responsibility for the following:

❖❖

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

❖❖

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or rewriting with this product.

❖❖

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

❖❖

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

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❖ Damage that may be caused by using third party equipment or software.

❖❖

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

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Writing CD/DVDs on DVD Multi drive

You can use the DVD Multi drive to write data to either CD-R/RW or DVD-R/-RW/RAM discs. The following applications for writing are supplied on CD-ROM: Drag’n Drop CD+DVD, licensed by Easy Systems Japan Ltd., and DigiOn Inc., InterVideo WinDVD Creator 2 Platinum, which is a product of InterVideo, Inc.

Important message

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

Disclaimer

TOSHIBA does not bear responsibility for the following:

❖❖

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

❖❖

writing or rewriting with this product.

❖❖

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

❖❖

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

❖❖

❖ Damage that may be caused by using third party equipment or software.

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Read/write function chart

Disc type CD-R CD-RW DVD-R DVD-RW DVD-RAM DVD+R DVD+RW

Read Write Drag’n Drop CD+DVD*2 WinDVD Creator*2 DVD-Video*3 DVD VR*3

(DVD Video Recoding)

*1 DVD Multi Drive: Yes. CD-RW/DVD-ROM and DVD-R/-RW Drive: No. *2 Software supplied with the product can be used for writing to a disc. *3 Video format can be written.

Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

No No No No No Yes No No

No No No No No No

Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Yes

No No No

Yes

No No No No

No No

Yes

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

❖❖

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

CD-R: TAIYOYUDEN CO., LTD.

MITUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION RICOH Co., Ltd. Hitachi Maxell Ltd.

CD-RW: MITUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION

RICOH Co., Ltd.

DVD-R: DVD Specifications for Recordable Disc for Gen-

eral Version 2.0

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

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

Version 1.1

VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED TDK Corporation

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

2.0 or Version 2.1

Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

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

❖❖

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

❖❖

❖ The actual number of rewrites to CD-RW or DVD-RW/-RAM is affected by the

❖❖

quality of the disc and the way it is used.

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❖ There are two types of DVD discs: authoring and general use discs. Do not use

❖❖

authoring discs. Only general use discs can be written to by a computer drive.

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

❖❖

RAM discs designed without a cartridge. You cannot use a disc with a 2.6 GB single-sided capacity or 5.2 GB double-sided capacity.

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

❖❖

to read DVD-R/-RW discs.

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❖ You cannot overwrite data that has been previously written to a DVD-RW disc.

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

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❖ Data written to a CD-R/DVD-R disc cannot be deleted either in whole or in part.

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❖ Data deleted (erased) from a CD-RW and DVD-RW/-RAM disc cannot be

❖❖

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

❖❖

❖ In writing to a DVD-R/-RW disc, some disc space is required for file manage-

❖❖

ment, so you may not be able to write the full capacity of the disc.

❖❖

❖ Since the disc is based on the DVD standard, it will be filled with dummy data if

❖❖

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

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❖ Two types of DVD-R/-RW/-RAM discs are on the market: data and video. Use

❖❖

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

❖❖

❖ DVD-RAM formatted by FAT32 cannot be read in Windows 2000 without

❖❖

DVD-RAM Driver Software.

Before writing or rewriting

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

❖❖

❖ When multiple drives that can write data to discs are connected, be careful not

❖❖

to write to the wrong drive.

❖❖

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

❖❖ ❖❖

❖ Before you enter standby/hibernation mode, be sure to finish DVD-RAM

❖❖

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

❖❖

❖ Be sure to close all other software programs except the writing software.

❖❖ ❖❖

❖ Do not run software such as a screen saver, which can put a heavy load on the

❖❖

CPU.

❖❖

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

❖❖

features.

❖❖

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

❖❖

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

❖❖

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

❖❖

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

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❖❖

❖ Write from the computer's HDD to the CD/DVD. Do not try to write from shared

❖❖

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

❖❖

❖ Writing with software other than Drag’n Drop CD+DVD, InterVideo WinDVD

❖❖

Creator 2 Platinum is not recommended.

When writing or rewriting

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

❖❖

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

❖❖

• Change users in the Windows XP operating system.

• Operate the computer for any other function, including using a mouse or Touch Pad or closing/opening the LCD panel.

• Start a communication application such as a modem.

• Apply impact or vibration to the computer.

• Install, remove or connect external devices, including the following: PC card, SD card, USB devices, external display, optical digital devices.

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

• Open the DVD Multi drive

❖❖

❖ Do not use standby/hibernation while writing or rewriting.

❖❖ ❖❖

❖ Make sure writing or rewriting is completed before going into standby/

❖❖

hibernation. Writing is completed if you can open the DVD Multi drive tray.

❖❖

❖ Set the computer on a level surface and avoid places subject to vibration such

❖❖

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

❖❖

❖ Keep mobile phones and other wireless communication devices away from the

❖❖

computer.

❖❖

❖ Always copy data from the HDD to the DVD-RAM. Do not use cut-and-paste.

❖❖

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

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Drag’n Drop CD+DVD

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

❖❖

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

❖❖ ❖❖

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

❖❖ ❖❖

❖ You cannot use Drag’n Drop CD+DVD’s music CD function to record music to

❖❖

a DVD-R/-RW disc.

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❖ Do not use the DISC Backup function of Drag’n Drop CD+DVD to copy DVD-

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Video and DVD-ROM with copyright protection.

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Drop CD+DVD.

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Backup function of Drag’n Drop CD+DVD.

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

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using the DISC Backup function of Drag’n Drop CD+DVD.

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

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

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

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Quick erase option, you might get a error message. Use the Full erase option to clear the DVD-RW disc and try again.

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

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Writing CD/DVDs on DVD Multi drive

Data verification

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

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

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

3. Click the OK button.

The “Record and Verify” function automatically checks whether data has been correctly recorded onto a CD/DVD. “Byte compare” compares the original data file with the data recorded on the CD/DVD and checks that the data completely matches.

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

Note the following limitations when you write video to DVD:

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❖ When installing, uninstalling or InterVideo WinDVD Creator 2 Platinum, the

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computer should be set to system administrator or equivalent privilege.

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❖ When Drag'n Drop or similar software is resident in the computer's memory, the

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

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❖ While you are editing DVD-R/-RW/-RAM, you can display previews. How-

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

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❖ Do not change the resolution or the number of screen colors while InterVideo

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WinDVD Creator 2 Platinum is running.

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❖ Although the online manual and Help files indicate that JPEG files can be used,

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in fact, they cannot be used.

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❖ InterVideo WinDVD Creator 2 Platinum cannot make DVD-Audio, VideoCD,

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and miniDVD.

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

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

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

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

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InterVideo WinDVD Creator 2 Platinum, you will first have to delete all of the data with Drag’n Drop CD+DVD or similar software.

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

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R/-RW disc.

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

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InterVideo WinDVD Creator 2 Platinum.

Media care

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

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

CD/DVDs

1. Store your CD/DVDs in the container they came in to protect them and keep them clean.

2. Do not bend the CD/DVD.

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

4. Hold the CD/DVD by its outside edge or the edge on the center hole. Fingerprints on the surface can prevent the drive from properly reading data.

5. Do not expose to direct sunlight, extreme heat or cold. Do not place heavy objects on your CD/DVDs.

6. If your CD/DVDs become dusty or dirty, wipe them with a clean dry cloth. Wipe from the center out, do not wipe in a circular direction around the CD/ DVD. If necessary, use a cloth dampened in water or a neutral cleaner. Do not

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use benzine, thinner or similar cleaner.

Diskettes

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

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

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

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Modem

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 data on diskettes. Keep your diskettes away from speakers, radios, television sets and other sources of magnetic fields.

Modem

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

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

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

from the telephone jack.

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

Region selection

Telecommunication regulations vary from one region to another, so you will need to make sure the internal modem’s settings are correct for the region in which it will be used.

To select a region, follow the steps below.

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

NOTE: 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.

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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.

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

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

Open the Dialing Properties dialog box after selecting region.

The dialing properties dialog box will be displayed automatically after you select the region.

Location list for region selection.

A submenu appears displaying location information for telephony.

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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.

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Dialing Properties

Select this item to display the dialing properties.

CAUTION: If you are using the computer in Japan, the Telecommunications Business Law requires that you select Japan region mode. It is illegal to use the modem in Japan with any other selection.

Connecting

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

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

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

Modem

Figure 4-11 Connecting the internal modem

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

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

1. Modem speed is slow or communication is interrupted.

2. Skips may occur in sound.

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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Wireless LAN

The Wireless LAN is compatible with other LAN systems based on Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum/Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing radio technology that complies with IEEE802.11 Wireless LAN standard (Revision A, B or G) and Turbo Mode.

Supported features

It supports the following features:

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❖ Automatic Transmit Rate Select mechanism in the transmit range of 54, 48, 36,

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

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❖ Automatic Transmit Rate Select mechanism in the transmit range of 11, 5.5, 2

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and 1 Mbit/s. (Revision B)

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❖ Automatic Transmit Rate Select mechanism in the transmit range of 108, 96.72,

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48, 36, 24, 18 and 12 Mbit/s. (Turbo Mode, Revision A/B/G combo type)

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❖ Frequency Channel Selection (Revision A/Turbo Mode: 5 GHz, Revision B/G:

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2.4 GHz)

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❖ Roaming over multiple channels

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❖ Card Power Management

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

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

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

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

NOTE: Wake-up on LAN does not function on a Wireless LAN.

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Security

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❖ Be sure to enable the WEP (encryption) function to prevent unauthorized

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access to your Wireless LAN. Such access can enable illegal intrusion into data, eavesdropping and loss or destruction of data. TOSHIBA strongly recommends that you enable the WEP function.

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❖ TOSHIBA is not liable for damage resulting from unauthorized access to a

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Wireless LAN including, but not limited to, illegal intrusion, eavesdropping and loss or destruction of data.

Wireless communication switch

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

CAUTIONS: 1. Set the switch to off in airplanes and hospitals. Check

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

2. Turn the computer off when you enter an airplane and check the carrier’s regulations before you use a computer on board.

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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. Indicator glows Wireless communication switch is on.

Wireless LAN is turned on by an application.

If you used the Task Bar to disable W-LAN, restart the computer or follow the procedures below to enable the system to recognize W-LAN. Open or click the following: start, Control Panel, System, Hardware Device Manager, Network adapters, Intel® PRO/Wireless LAN 2100 3B Mini PCI Adapter or Intel® PRO/Wireless LAN 2100A 3B Mini PCI Adapter or Atheros

AR5001X+ Wireless Network Adapter and enable.

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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.

CAUTIONS: 1. Do not install or remove an optional memory module

while Wake-up on LAN is enabled.

2. Do not connect any cable other than a LAN cable to the LAN jack. It could cause damage or malfunction.

3. Do not connect the LAN cable to a power supply. It could cause damage or malfunction.

NOTES: 1. The Wake-up on LAN function consumes power even when

the system is off. Leave the universal AC adaptor connected while using this feature.

2. When the Wake-up on LAN function is activated, the LAN indicators do not glow while the computer is in standby mode (while it is waiting for a LAN wake-up signal).

Connecting LAN cable

CAUTION: 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

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sure to connect with a CAT5 cable. You cannot use a CAT3 cable. If you are using Ethernet LAN (10 megabits per second, 10BASE-T), you can

connect with either a CAT5 or a CAT3. To connect the LAN cable, follow the steps below.

1. Turn off the power to the computer and to all external devices connected to the computer.

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2. Plug one end of the cable into the LAN jack. Press gently until you hear the latch click into place.

Figure 4-12 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.

NOTE: 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.

Disconnecting LAN cable

To disconnect the LAN cable, follow the steps below.

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

1. Pinch the lever on the connector in the computer’s LAN jack and pull out the connector.

2. Disconnect the cable from the LAN hub in the same manner. Check with your LAN administrator before disconnecting from the hub.

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Cleaning the computer

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

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❖ Be careful not to spill liquids into the computer. If the computer does get wet,

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

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❖ Clean the computer using dry cloth. You can use glass cleaner on the display.

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

CAUTION: 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 ensure trouble-free operation.

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

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Disk indicators on the computer.

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❖ If a CD/DVD is in the drive, remove it. Also make sure the drawer is securely

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closed.

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❖ Turn off the power to the computer.

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❖ Disconnect the universal AC adaptor and all peripherals before moving the

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computer.

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❖ Close the display. Do not pick up the computer by its display panel.

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❖ Use the carrying case when transporting the computer.

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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 Power Save Mode window in TOSHIBA Power Saver.

Maximum Turn on the fan first, then if necessary, lower the CPU

Performance processing speed. Performance Use a combination of the fan and lowering the CPU

processing speed.

Battery optimized Lower the CPU processing speed first, then if necessary

turn on the fan.

When the CPU temperature falls to a normal range, the fan is turned off and the CPU operation returns to standard speed.

NOTE: If the CPU temperature reaches an unacceptably high level with either setting, the system automatically shuts down to prevent damage. Data in memory will be lost.

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Toshiba M30 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Copyright

Disclaimer

Trademarks

FCC information

EU Declaration of Conformity information

VCCI Class B Information

Modem warning notice

Optical disc drive safety instructions

Table of Contents

Preface

Manual contents

Conventions

Abbreviations

Icons

Keys

Key operation

Display

Messages

General Precautions

Stress injury

Heat injury

Pressure or impact damage

PC card overheating

Mobile phone

Central Processing Unit (CPU) Performance Disclaimer

Equipment checklist

Hardware

Software

Documentation

Features

Special features

Utilities

Options

Front with the display closed

Left side

Right side

Back side

Underside

Front with the display open

Indicators

USB diskette drive

Optical media drives

Region codes for DVD drives and media

Writable discs

Formats

CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive

DVD-R/-RW drive

DVD Multi drive

Universal AC adaptor

Setting up your work space

General conditions

Placement of the computer

Seating and posture

Lighting

Work habits

Connecting the universal AC adaptor

Opening the display

Turning on the power

Turning off the power

Starting up for the first time

Shut Down mode (Boot mode)

Hibernation mode

Standby mode

Restarting the computer

Restoring the preinstalled software

Touch Pad

Using the USB diskette drive

Connecting 3 1/2" diskette drive

Using optical media drives

Disconnecting 3 1/2" diskette drive

Loading discs

Removing discs

Audio/Video controls

Mode Control button

Controls for CD/DVD and Digital Audio

Next and Previous buttons