Toshiba M4 User Manual

User’s Manual

Tecra M4

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TOSHIBA TECRA M4 Portable Personal Computer User’s Manual

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Disclaimer

This manual has been validated and reviewed for accuracy. The instructions and descriptions it contains are accurate for the TOSHIBA TECRA M4 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. Graphics processor performance may vary considerably from specifications due to design configuration.

Trademarks

IBM is a registered trademark and IBM PC is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation.

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

Windows and Microsoft are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

Photo CD is a trademark of Eastman Kodak. Sonic RecordNow! is registered trademarks of Sonic Solutions. Bluetooth is a trademark owned by its proprietor and used by TOSHIBA

under license. i.LINK is trademark and registered trademark of Sony Corporation. InterVideo and WinDVD are registered trademarks of the InterVideo Inc.

WinDVD Creator is trademark of the InterVideo Inc. Other trademarks and registered trademarks not listed above may be used

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EU Declaration of Conformity

This product is carrying the CE-Mark in accordance with the related European Directives. Responsible for CE-Marking is TOSHIBA Europe

GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany.

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

Modem warning notice

Conformity Statement

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

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

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

Network Compatibility Statement

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

Germany ATAAB AN005,AN006,AN007,AN009,AN010

and DE03,04,05,08,09,12,14,17 Greece ATAAB AN005,AN006 and GR01,02,03,04 Portugal ATAAB AN001,005,006,007,011 and

P03,04,08,10 Spain ATAAB AN005,007,012, and ES01 Switzerland ATAAB AN002 All other countries/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.

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Description on Laser specification

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

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

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

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

Your computer is equipped with one of the optical disc drives listed in the following table.

Manufacturer Type

TSST SD-C2712

TEAC DV-28EN

MATSUSHITA UJDA760

TEAC DW-224EB

MATSUSHITA UJ-830

MATSUSHITA UJ-831

MATSUSHITA UJ-840

TEAC DV-W28EA

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Preface

Manual contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiii

Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiv

Abbreviations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiv

Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiv

Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiv

Key operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xv

Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xv

Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xv

General Precautions

Stress injury . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xvi

Heat injury. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xvi

Pressure or impact damage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xvi

PC card overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xvii

Mobile phones. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xvii

Chapter 1 Introduction

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

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

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

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

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

Special features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12

Utilities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15

Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18

Chapter 2 The Grand Tour

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

Left side. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

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

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

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

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

System indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11

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

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USB floppy disk drive (optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14

Optical media drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15

Region codes for DVD drives and media. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15

Writable discs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15

CDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15

DVDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15

Formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16

DVD-ROM drive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16

DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW drive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16

DVD Super Multi drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17

DVD Super Multi drive Double Layer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17

AC adaptor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18

Chapter 3 Getting Started

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

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

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

Seating and posture. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4

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

Work habits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5

Strategic Rest Breaks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5

Other Things to Note. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6

Operating the computer in Tablet mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6

Connecting the AC adaptor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8

Opening the display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10

Turning on the power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10

Starting up for the first time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11

Turning off the power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11

Shut Down mode (Boot mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11

Hibernation mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12

Standby mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13

Restarting the computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15

Restoring your preinstalled software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16

Restoring TOSHIBA utilities and drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16

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Chapter 4 Operating Basics

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

Using the Touch Pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

Using the AccuPoint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2

AccuPoint precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2

Replacing the cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3

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Using the Tablet PC Pen and Reserve Pen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3

Removing the Tablet PC Pen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5

Inserting the Tablet PC Pen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5

Pen actions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5

Single tap. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6

Double tap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6

Press and hold. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6

Drag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6

Drag and drop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6

Replacing the pen tip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6

Removing the Reserve Pen (optional). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7

Inserting the Reserve Pen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7

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

Changing the screen orientation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10

Method 1: Changing the screen orientation using TOSHIBA

Accelerometer Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11

Method 2: Changing the screen orientation using Cross Function Button 4-12

Method 3: Changing the screen orientation using Task Bar . . . . . . 4-12

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

Using the USB floppy disk drive (optional). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13

Connecting the USB floppy disk drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13

Disconnecting USB floppy disk drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14

Changing Slim Select Bay modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14

Removing a module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14

Inserting a module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15

Using optical media drives. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-16

Loading discs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-16

Removing discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-18

How to remove CD/DVD when the disk tray will not open. . . . . . . . 4-19

Writing CDs on DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-20

Before writing or rewriting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-20

When writing or rewriting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-21

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Writing CD/DVDs on DVD Super Multi drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-22

Important message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-22

Disclaimer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-23

Before writing or rewriting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-23

When writing or rewriting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-25

RecordNow! Basic for TOSHIBA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-26

Data Verification. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-27

DLA for TOSHIBA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-27

Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-27

When using WinDVD Creator Platinum. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-28

How to make a DVD-Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-28

How to learn more about InterVideo WinDVD Creator . . . . . . . . . . 4-28

Important information for use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-29

Media care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-31

CD/DVDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-31

Floppy disks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-31

Sound System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-32

Using the microphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-32

SoundMAX control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-32

Mic Effect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-33

Modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-34

Region selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-34

Properties menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-35

Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-35

Modem Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-35

Dialing Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-35

Connecting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-35

Disconnecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-36

Wireless communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-37

Wireless LAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-37

Bluetooth wireless technology (optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-37

BluetoothTM Stack for Windows® by TOSHIBA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-38

Wireless communication switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-39

Wireless communication Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-39

LAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-40

LAN cable types. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-40

Connecting LAN cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-40

Disconnecting LAN cable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-41

Cleaning the computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-41

Moving the computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-42

Using the Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-42

TOSHIBA HDD Protection Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-44

Detail Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-45

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Heat dispersal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-46

Chapter 5 The Keyboard

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

Function keys: F1 … F12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Generating ASCII characters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9

Chapter 6 Power and Power-Up Modes

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

Power indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4

Battery indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4

DC IN indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4

Power indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5

Battery types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5

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

2nd battery pack (option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6

Real Time Clock (RTC) battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6

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

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

Charging the batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-10

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

Maximizing battery operating time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-12

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

Extending battery life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-13

Replacing the battery pack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-14

Removing the battery pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-14

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

TOSHIBA Password Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-16

User password. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-16

Supervisor password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-17

Starting the computer by password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-18

Tablet mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-18

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Power-up modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-19

Windows utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-19

Hot keys. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-19

Panel power on/off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-19

System Auto Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-19

Chapter 7 HW Setup

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

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

Configuring the Execute-Disable Bit Capability and TPM . . . . . . . . . 7-9

Starting and Ending the BIOS Setup Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-9

Execute-Disable Bit Capability. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-10

Security controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-10

Diagnostic Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-11

Fast Standby Hold Time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-11

Chapter 8 Optional Devices

PC card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2

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

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

SD card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4

Formatting an SD memory card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5

Inserting an SD card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5

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

SD card care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6

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

Memory expansion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7

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

Removing a memory module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9

Battery Pack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-10

Slim Select Bay 2nd Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-10

Inserting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-11

Removing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-11

Universal AC Adaptor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-11

Battery Charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-12

Slim Select Bay HDD Adaptor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-12

USB FDD Kit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-13

Tablet PC Pen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-13

Reserve Pen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-13

External monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-13

TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-14

Using hot keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-14

Changing the resolution. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-15

Displaying movies on a TV or CRT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-15

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i.LINK (IEEE1394) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-16

Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-16

Connecting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-17

Disconnecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-17

Advanced Port Replicator IIl. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-18

Parallel printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-19

Security lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-20

Chapter 9 Troubleshooting

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-6

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

Internal LCD display panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-7

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

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

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

DVD Super Multi drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-11

USB floppy disk drive (optional). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-12

SD card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-12

PC card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-12

Pointing Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-13

USB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-15

Memory expansion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-16

Sound System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-16

External monitor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-17

i.LINK (IEEE1394) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-17

Modem. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-18

LAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-19

Wireless LAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-19

Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-19

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

TV output signal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-20

Disposing of PC and PC batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-21

TOSHIBA support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-22

Before you call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-22

Where to write . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-22

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Table of Contents

Appendix A

Appendix B Display Controller and Modes

Appendix C Wireless LAN

Appendix D AC Power Cord and Connectors

Appendix E If your computer is stolen

Specifications

Glossary

Index

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TECRA M4

Preface

Congratulations on your purchase of the TECRA M4 computer. This powerful notebook computer provides excellent expansion capability, including multimedia devices, and it is designed to provide years of reliable, high-performance computing.

This manual tells how to set up and begin using your TECRA M4 computer. It also provides detailed information on configuring your computer, basic operations and care, using optional devices and troubleshooting.

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

If you are an experienced computer user, please continue reading the preface to learn how this manual is organized, then become acquainted with this manual by browsing through its pages. Be sure to look over the

Special features section of the Introduction, to learn about features that are

uncommon or unique to the computer and carefully read HW Setup. If you are going to install PC cards or connect external devices such as a

monitor, be sure to read Chapter 8, Optional Devices.

Manual contents

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

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

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

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

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Chapter 4, Operating Basics, includes instructions on using the following devices: TOSHIBA Dual Pointing Device, Tablet PC Pen and Reserve Pen, USB floppy disk drive, changing to the Tablet mode, changing the screen orientation, changing to the laptop mode, changing Slim Select Bay modules, optical media drives, Sound System, Modem, Wireless communication features and LAN. It also provides tips on care of the computer, floppy disks and CD/DVDs.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Conventions

Preface

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.

Preface

ABC

When procedures require an action such as clicking an icon or entering text, the icon’s name or the text you are to type in is represented in the type face you see to the left.

Display

S ABC

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

Messages

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

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

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

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

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General Precautions

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

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

Stress injury

Carefully read the 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

material could be damaged.

Pressure or impact damage

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

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General Precautions

PC card overheating

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

Mobile phones

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

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TECRA M4

Introduction

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

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

Equipment checklist

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

Hardware

Check to make sure you have all the following items:

■ TECRA M4 Portable Personal Computer

■ AC adaptor and power cord (2-pin plug or 3-pin plug)

■ Spare AccuPoint (pointing device) cap

■ Tablet PC Pen

■ Reserve Pen (Provided with some models)

Chapter 1

■ The Tablet PC Pen is included in the carton of pen set with the product

when purchased. A spare pen tip and a draw-out tool are also included in the carton.

■ On some models in this series, a Reserve Pen is included in the carton

of pen set with the product when purchased.

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Software

Microsoft® Windows XP Tablet PC Edition

■ The following software is preinstalled:

■ Microsoft

■ Microsoft Internet Explorer

■ TOSHIBA Utilities

■ TOSHIBA SD Memory Boot Utility

■ DVD Video Player

■ TOSHIBA Dual Pointing Device Utility

■ TOSHIBA Power Saver

■ TOSHIBA Mobile Extension

■ TOSHIBA Assist

■ TOSHIBA ConfigFree

■ TOSHIBA Zooming Utility

■ TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool

■ TOSHIBA Controls

■ TOSHIBA Mic Effect

■ TOSHIBA Rotation Utility

■ TOSHIBA Tablet Access code Logon Utility

■ TOSHIBA Accelerometer Utilities

■ TOSHIBA Common Modules

■ Online manual

■ Product Recovery DVD-ROM

Windows XP Tablet PC Edition

Introduction

Documentation

■ TECRA M4 Portable Personal Computer User's Manual

■ TECRA M4 Quickstart

■ Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC Edition Getting Started manual

■ Instruction Manual for Safety & Comfort

■ Warranty information

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:

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Processor

Introduction

Built-in

The computer is equipped with an Intel® Pentium

M processor, which incorporates a 2 MB level 2 cache memory. It also supports Enhanced Intel® SpeedStepTM technology.

Some models in this series carry Intel® Centrino™ technology, which is based on three separate technologies of Intel

Wireless Network Connection, and Intel

915 Chipset Family.

Pentium

M, Intel® PRO/

Disclaimer (CPU)

Central Processing Unit (“CPU”) Performance Disclaimer. CPU performance in your computer product may vary from specifications

under the following conditions:

■ use of certain external peripheral products

■ use of battery power instead of AC power

■ use of certain multimedia, computer generated graphics or video

applications

■ use of standard telephone lines or low speed network connections

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

design applications

■ use of several applications or functionalities simultaneously

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

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

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

(41 °F to 86 °F) or >25 °C (77 °F) at high altitude (all temperature references are approximate and may vary depending on the specific computer model - please refer to your PC documentation or visit the Toshiba website at www.pcsupport.toshiba.com for details).

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

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

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Memory

Introduction

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

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

Disclaimer (Specific Main Memory Disclaimer/Statement)

The revolutionary new nVIDIA GeForceTM Go 6200 GPU and ATI RADEON X300/X600 GPU utilize the additional bandwidth of PCI Express to reach higher levels of graphics performance than traditional graphics

memory solutions. Both nVIDIA GeForce RADEON X300/X600 GPU share the capacity and bandwidth of dedicated graphics memory and dynamically available system memory for turbocharged performance and larger total graphics memory.

The VRAM capacity indicated in the NVIDIA display is the sum of the discreet graphics memory and the maximum possible graphics memory allocated dynamically by the system memory. The system memory capacity indicated in the Microsoft Windows Display Properties is the maximum possible system memory capacity without adjustment for any system memory which may be dynamically allocated to the graphics system depending on demand.

Video RAM Part of system memory is used for Video RAM.

64 or 128 MB of RAM is provided for video display.

Go 6200 GPU and ATI

Power

Battery pack The computer is powered by one rechargeable

lithium-ion battery pack.

Disclaimer (Battery Life)

Battery life may vary considerably depending on product model, configuration, applications, power management settings and features utilized, as well as the natural performance variations produced by the design of individual components. Published battery life numbers are achieved on select models and configurations tested by Toshiba at the time of publication. Recharge time varies depending on usage. Battery may not charge while computer is consuming full power. After a period of time, the battery will lose its ability to perform at maximum capacity and will need to be replaced. This is normal for all batteries.

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Introduction

RTC battery The internal RTC battery backs up the Real Time

Clock (RTC) and calendar.

AC adaptor The AC adaptor provides power to the system

and recharges the batteries when they are low. It comes with a detachable power cord. It encloses 2-pin or 3-pin plug type.

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

Disks

Hard disk drive Available in four sizes.

■ 40.0 billion bytes (37.26 GB)

■ 60.0 billion bytes (55.89 GB)

■ 80.0 billion bytes (74.53 GB)

■ 100.0 billion bytes (93.16 GB)

Disclaimer (HDD Drive Capacity)

1 Gigabyte (GB) means 1000 × 1000 × 1000 = 1,000,000,000 bytes using powers of 10. The computer operating system, however, reports storage capacity using powers of 2 for the definition of 1 GB = 1024 × 1024 × 1024 = 1,073,741,824 bytes, and therefore may show less storage capacity. Available storage capacity will also be less if the product includes one or more pre-installed operating systems, such as Microsoft Operating System and/or pre-installed software applications, or media content. Actual formatted capacity may vary.

USB floppy disk drive

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

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

Introduction

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

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

■ DVD-ROM

■ DVD-Video

■ CD-DA

■ CD-Text

■ Photo CD™ (single/multi-session)

■ CD-ROM Mode 1, Mode 2

■ CD-ROM XA Mode 2 (Form1, Form2)

■ Enhanced CD (CD-EXTRA)

■ Addressing Method 2

DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW drive

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

■ CD-R

■ CD-RW

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Introduction

DVD Super Multi drive

DVD Super Multi drive Double Layer

Some models are equipped with a full-size DVD Super Multi drive module that lets you record data to rewritable CD/DVDs as well as run either 12cm (4.72") or 8cm (3.15") CD/DVDs without using an adaptor. It reads DVD-ROMs at maximum 8 speed and CD-ROMs at maximum 24 speed. It writes CD-R at maximum 24 speed, CD-RW at maximum 10 speed, DVD-R and DVD+R at maximum 8 speed, DVD-RW and DVD+RW at maximum 4 speed, DVD-RAM at maximum 3 speed. This drive supports the following formats in addition to DVD-ROM&CDR/RW drive.

■ DVD-R

■ DVD-RW

■ DVD-RAM

■ DVD+R

■ DVD+RW

Some models are equipped with a full-size DVD Super Multi drive module that lets you record data to rewritable CD/DVDs as well as run either 12cm (4.72") or 8cm (3.15") CD/DVDs without using an adaptor. It reads DVD-ROMs at maximum 8 speed and CD-ROMs at maximum 24 speed. It writes CD-R at up to 24 speed, CDRW at up to 10 speed, DVD-R and DVD+R at maximum 8 speed, DVD+R DL at maximum 2.4 speed, DVD-RW and DVD+RW at maximum 4 speed, DVD-RAM at maximum 3 speed. This drive supports the same formats as the DVD Super Multi drive.

Display

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

Built-in 14.1" TFT LCD screen, 16 M colors, with one of

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the following resolutions: SXGA+, 1400 horizontal × 1050 vertical pixels

Introduction

Disclaimer (LCD)

Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the LCD screen will deteriorate. This is an intrinsic characteristic of LCD technology.

Maximum brightness is only available when operating in AC power mode. Screen will dim when the computer is operated on battery power and you will not be able to increase the brightness of the screen.

Graphics controller Graphics controller maximizes display

performance. Refer to Display Controller and

Modes section in Appendix B for more

information.

Disclaimer (Graphics Processor Unit ("GPU"))

Graphics processor unit ("GPU") performance may vary depending on product model, design configuration, applications, power management settings and features utilized. GPU performance is only optimized when operating in AC power mode and may decrease considerably when operating in battery power mode.

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 Keyboard, for details.

Pointing Device

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

Built-in AccuPoint This pointer control stick, located in the center of

Supplied Tablet PC Pen

Reserve Pen A pen enables data entry directly through the

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

the keyboard, provides convenient control of the cursor.

A pen enables data entry directly through the display screen.

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

Ports

Introduction

External monitor Analog VGA port supports VESA DDC2B

Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0)

Docking interface This port enables connection of an optional

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

Infrared The serial infrared port is compatible with

compatible functions.

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

Advanced Port Replicator III described in the

Options section.

directly from external devices such as digital video cameras.

Infrared Data Association (IrDA 1.1) standards. It enables cableless 4 Mbps, 1.152 Mbps, 115.2 kbps, 57.6 kbps, 38.4 kbps, 19.2 kbps or 9.6 kbps data transfer with IrDA 1.1 compatible external devices.

Slots

PC card The PC card slot accommodate a 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 flashmemory.

You can use memory module in this slot. Refer to Chapter 8, Optional Devices.

Multimedia

Sound system Windows sound system compatible sound

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

Video-out jack (S-Video)

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The video out jack lets you transfer video data to external devices. Data output depends on the type of device connected to the S-Video cable.

Headphone jack A 3.5 mm mini headphone jack enables

connection of stereo headphones.

Microphone jack A 3.5 mm mini microphone jack enables

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

Communications

Introduction

Modem An internal modem provides capability for data

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

LAN The computer has built-in support for Ethernet

LAN (10 megabits per second, 10BASE-T), Fast Ethernet LAN (100 megabits per second, 100BASE-TX) and Gigabit Ethernet LAN (1000 megabits per second, 1000BASE-T).

The LAN jack of the Advanced Port Replicator III supports Ethernet LAN (10 megabits per second, 10BASE-T) and Fast Ethernet LAN (100 megabits per second, 100BASE-TX).

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Introduction

Bluetooth Some computers in this series are equipped with

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

Wireless LAN Some computers in this series are equipped with

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

■ Theoretical maximum speed: 54Mbps

(IEEE802.11a, 802.11g)

■ Theoretical maximum speed: 11Mbps

(IEEE802.11b)

■ Frequency Channel Selection (5 GHz:

Revision A / 2.4 GHz: Revision B/G)

■ Roaming over multiple channels

■ Card Power Management

■ Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) data

encryption, based on 128 bit encryption algorithm.

■ Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA).

■ The numerical values for display are the theoretical maximums for

Wireless LAN standards. The actual values may differ.

■ The transmission speed over the Wireless LAN and the distance over

which Wireless LAN can reach may vary depending on surrounding electromagnetic environment, obstacles, access point design and configuration, and client design and software/hardware configurations. The Transmit Rate (at X Mbit/s) is the theoretical maximum speed under the IEEE802.11 (a/b/g) standard. The actual transmission speed will be lower than the theoretical maximum speed.

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Introduction

Disclaimer (Wireless LAN/Atheros)

The transmission speed over the wireless LAN and the distance over which wireless LAN can reach may vary depending on surrounding electromagnetic environment, obstacles, access point design and configuration, and client design and software/hardware configurations.

[54Mbps is the theoretical maximum speed under the IEEE802.11 (a/b/g) standard.] The actual transmission speed will be lower than the theoretical maximum speed.

To use the Atheros Super AG access point must support the corresponding feature. Performance of these functions may vary depending on the format of data transmitted.

or Super GTM function, your client and

Wireless communication switch

Slim Select Bay Modules

Security

Security lock slot Connects an optional security lock to anchor the

Slim Select Bay lock Slim Select Bay module can be secured by Slim

Special features

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

TOSHIBA Application button

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

Some models are equipped with Wireless LAN and Bluetooth functions.

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

computer to a desk or other large object.

Select Bay lock fixed with a lock screw in the lock position. The lock screw is inserted in the unlock position when purchased.

Press this button to launch application automatinally.

The default is the default e-mail program.

Hot keys Key combinations let you quickly change the

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

Introduction

Display automatic power off

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

HDD automatic power off

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

System automatic Standby/Hibernation

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

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

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

Power on password Two levels of password security, supervisor and

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

Instant security A hot key function blanks the LCD screen and

disables the computer providing data security.

Intelligent power supply

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

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

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

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

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

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