Toshiba S100 User Manual
PORTÉGÉ S100
TOSHIBA
PORTÉGÉ S100
Portable Personal Computer
User’s Manual
User’s Manual
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TOSHIBA PORTÉGÉ S100 Portable Personal Computer User’s Manual
First edition May 2005
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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
PORTÉGÉ S100 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 registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
Photo CD is a trademark of Eastman Kodak.
Sonic and RecordNow! are registered trademark of Sonic Solutions.
i.LINK is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
InterVideo and WinDVD are registered trademarks of InterVideo Inc.
WinDVD Creator is trademark of 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 drive such as 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.
This computer is equipped with the optical drive in the following list
according to the model purchased.
Manufacturer Type
MATSUSHITA UJDA765
MATSUSHITA UJ-822
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Table of Contents
General Precautions
Preface
Manual contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiii
Conventions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiv
Chapter 1 : Introduction
Equipment checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Special features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12
Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16
Chapter 2 : The Grand Tour
Front with the display closed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Left side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Right side. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Back side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Underside. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Front with the display open . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
System indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Keyboard indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
USB floppy disk drive (optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
Optical media drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12
AC adaptor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
Chapter 3 : Getting Started
Setting up your work space . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Connecting the AC adaptor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Opening the display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
Turning on the power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
Starting up for the first time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
Turning off the power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
Restarting the computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
Restoring the preinstalled software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12
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Chapter 4 :
Operating Basics
Using the Touch Pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-1
Using the USB floppy disk drive (optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-2
Changing Ultra Slim Bay modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-3
Using optical media drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-5
Writing CDs on DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-8
Writing CD/DVDs on DVD Super Multi drive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-10
Media care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-18
Sound System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-19
Modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-21
Wireless communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-23
LAN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-25
Cleaning the computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-27
Moving the computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-27
Using the Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-28
Heat dispersal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-31
Chapter 5 : The Keyboard
Typewriter keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-1
Function keys: F1 … F12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-2
Soft keys: Fn key combinations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-2
Hot keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-3
Windows special keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-7
Keypad overlay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-7
Generating ASCII characters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-9
Chapter 6 : Power and Power-Up Modes
Power conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-1
Power indicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-2
Battery types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-3
Care and use of the battery pack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-5
Replacing the battery pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-11
TOSHIBA Password Utility. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-14
Power-up modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-16
Panel power on/off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-17
System Auto Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-17
Chapter 7 : HW Setup
Accessing HW Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-1
HW Setup window. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-1
Configuring the Execute-Disable Bit Capability and TPM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-8
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Chapter 8 :
Optional Devices
PC card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2
SD card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3
Memory expansion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5
Battery pack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9
AC adaptor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9
Battery charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-10
Hard disk drive pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-10
Ultra Slim Bay HDD adaptor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-12
USB floppy disk drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-13
External monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-13
i.LINK (IEEE1394) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-14
Advanced Port Replicator IIl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-16
Parallel printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-17
Security lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-18
Chapter 9 : Troubleshooting
Problem solving process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1
Hardware and system checklist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3
TOSHIBA support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-19
Appendix A : Specifications
Physical Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1
Appendix B : Display Controller and Modes
Display controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-1
Video modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-1
Appendix C : Wireless LAN
Card Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-1
Radio Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-1
Supported Frequency Sub-bands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-2
Appendix D : TOSHIBA RAID
Setting up Windows Manually . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-2
Starting, Modifying and Ending the BIOS Setup Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-4
Appendix E : AC Power Cord and Connectors
Certification agencies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-1
Appendix F : If your computer is stolen
Glossary
Index
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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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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.
Disclaimers
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
may not be able to increase the brightness of the screen.
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.
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Under some conditions, your computer product may automatically
shut-down. This is a normal protective feature designed to reduce the risk
of lost data or damage to the product when used outside recommended
conditions. To avoid risk of lost data, always make back-up copies of data
by periodically storing it on an external storage medium. For optimum
performance, use your computer product only under recommended
conditions. Read additional restrictions under “Environmental Conditions”
in your PC documentation. Contact Toshiba technical service and support,
refer to TOSHIBA support section in Chapter 9 Troubleshooting for more
information.
Copy Protection
Copy protection technology included in certain media may prevent or limit
recording or viewing of the media.
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.
Non-applicable Icons
Certain notebook chassis are designed to accommodate all possible
configurations for an entire product series. Your selected model may not
have all the features and specifications corresponding to all of the icons or
switches shown on the notebook chassis, unless you have selected all
those features.
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Preface
Congratulations on your purchase of the PORTÉGÉ S100 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 PORTÉGÉ S100
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.
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, six 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.
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Chapter 4, Operating Basics, includes instructions on using the following
devices: Touch Pad, USB floppy disk drive (optional), Ultra Slim Bay
modules, optical media drives, sound system, modem, Wireless
communication features, 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 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.
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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PORTÉGÉ S100
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:
■ PORTÉGÉ S100 Portable Personal Computer
■ AC adaptor and power cord (2-pin plug or 3-pin plug)
■ Modular cable for modem (optional)
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Software
Microsoft® Windows XP Professional
■ The following software is preinstalled:
®
■ Microsoft
■ Microsoft Internet Explorer
■ TOSHIBA Utilities
■ TOSHIBA SD Memory Boot Utility
■ DVD Video Player
■ TOSHIBA Touch pad On/Off utility
■ TOSHIBA Power Saver
■ TOSHIBA Mobile Extension
■ TOSHIBA Assist
■ TOSHIBA ConfigFree
■ TOSHIBA Zooming Utility
■ TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool
■ TOSHIBA Controls
■ TOSHIBA Mic Effect
■ TOSHIBA Password Utility
■ TOSHIBA RAID Utility
■ Online manual
Windows XP Professional
Documentation and Backup Media
■ PORTÉGÉ S100 Portable Personal Computer User's Manual
■ PORTÉGÉ S100 Quickstart
■ Instruction Manual for Safety & Comfort
■ Warranty information
■ Product Recovery DVD-ROM
If any of the items are missing or damaged, contact your dealer
immediately.
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Features
Introduction
The computer uses TOSHIBA’s advanced Large Scale Integration (LSI),
Complementary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor (CMOS) technology
extensively to provide compact size, minimum weight, low power usage,
and high reliability. This computer incorporates the following features and
benefits:
Processor
Built-in
The computer is equipped with an Intel®
Pentium
®
M processor, which incorporates a
64 KB level 1 cache memory and a 2 MB level 2
cache memory. It also supports Enhanced Intel
SpeedStep
TM
technology.
Some models of the computers carry Intel® Centrino™ technology,
which is based on three separate technologies of Intel
®
Intel
PRO/Wireless Network Connection, and Intel® 915 Chipset Family.
®
Intel
915 Chipset Family is a model by whom Intel® Pentium® M
®
Pentium® M,
processor is installed.
Memory
Slots A 256, 512 or 1,024 MB memory module is
Video RAM 64 MB of RAM is provided for video display.
installed in the main memory slot for system
memory.
The expansion memory slot accommodates
another 256, 512 or 1,024 MB memory module.
The maximum capacity of installable memory
results as follows:
■ Built-in memory is 256 MB: A maximum of
1,280 MB
■ Built-in memory is 512 MB: A maximum of
1,536 MB
■ Built-in memory is 1,024 MB: A maximum of
2,048 MB
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Power
Battery pack The computer is powered by one rechargeable
RTC battery The internal RTC battery backs up the Real Time
AC adaptor The AC adaptor provides power to the system
lithium-ion battery pack.
Clock (RTC) and calendar.
and recharges the batteries when they are low.
It comes with a detachable power cord.
It encloses 2-pin plug 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 three sizes.
■ 40.0 billion bytes (37.26 GB)
■ 60.0 billion bytes (55.89 GB)
■ 80.0 billion bytes (74.53 GB)
Other hard disk drives may be introduced.
USB floppy disk
drive (optional)
Accommodates either 3 1/2" 1.44-megabyte or
720-kilobyte floppy disks. It connects to a USB
port.
Computers in this series can be configured with an optical media drive
installed in the Ultra Slim Bay. The available optical media drives are
described below.
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DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW
drive
DVD Super Multi
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 at
maximum 24 speed and CD-RW at maximum
24 speed. The drive supports the following
formats:
■ CD-R
■ CD-RW
■ 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
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 at
maximum 2 speed, DVD-RW at maximum
2 speed. DVD+R and DVD+RW at maximum
2.4 speed. DVD-RAM at maximum 2 speed. This
drive supports the following formats in addition to
DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW drive.
■ DVD-R
■ DVD-RW
■ DVD+R
■ DVD+RW
■ DVD-RAM
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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 the following resolutions:
■ XGA, 1024 horizontal × 768 vertical pixels
■ SXGA+, 1400 horizontal × 1050 vertical
pixels
Graphics controller Graphics controller maximizes display
performance. Refer to Display Controller and
Modes section in Appendix B for more
information.
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.
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Pointing Device
Built-in Touch Pad A Touch Pad and control buttons in the palm rest
enable control of the on-screen pointer and
scrolling of windows.
Ports
External monitor Analog VGA port supports VESA DDC2B
Universal Serial Bus
(USB 2.0)
compatible functions.
The computer has two Universal Serial Bus ports
that comply with the USB 2.0 standard, which
enables data transfer speeds 40 times faster
than the USB 1.1 standard (The ports also
support USB 1.1).
Docking interface This port enables connection of an optional
i.LINK™ (IEEE1394) This port enables high-speed data transfer
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Advanced Port Replicator III described in the
Options section.
directly from external devices such as digital
video cameras.
Introduction
Infrared The serial infrared port is compatible with
Infrared Data Association (IrDA 1.1) standards.
It enables cableless 4 Mbps, 1.152 Mbps,
115.2 kbps, 57.6 kbps, 38.4 kbps, 19.2 kbps or
9.6 kbps data transfer with IrDA 1.1 compatible
external devices.
Slots
PC card The PC card slot accommodates 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
flash-memory.
Refer to Chapter 8, Optional Devices.
Multimedia
Sound system Windows sound system compatible sound
system provides internal speakers and a
microphone as well as jacks for an external
microphone and headphones.
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
Modem An internal modem provides capability for data
and fax communication. It supports V.90 (V.92).
The speed of data transfer and fax depends on
analog telephone line conditions. It has a modem
jack for connecting to a telephone line. Both of
V.90 and V.92 are supported only in USA,
Canada, 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).
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Introduction
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 (Intel module type).
■ 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.
Wireless
communication
This switch turns the Wireless LAN functions on
and off.
switch
Ultra Slim Bay
Modules
Ultra Slim Bay is a single-drive bay that
accommodates a DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW drive,
DVD Super Multi drive and secondary hard disk
drive. The TOSHIBA Mobile Extension enables
hot insertion of modules when you are using a
plug and play operating system.
Ultra Slim Bay
Weight Saver
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To reduce weight, the Ultra Slim Bay module can
be removed and a weight saver installed.
Security
Introduction
Security lock slot Connects an optional security lock to anchor the
Ultra Slim Bay lock Ultra Slim Bay module can be secured by Ultra
Special features
The following features are either unique to TOSHIBA computers or are
advanced features, which make the computer more convenient to use.
TOSHIBA Assist
button
TOSHIBA
Presentation button
Hot keys Key combinations let you quickly change the
Display automatic
power off
HDD automatic
power off
computer to a desk or other large object.
Slim 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 an application
automatically. The default is TOSHIBA Assist.
Press this button to change internal display,
external display, simultaneous display,
or multi-monitor display.
system configuration directly from the keyboard
without running a system configuration program.
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.
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
Keypad overlay A ten-key pad is integrated into the keyboard.
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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.
Refer to the Keypad overlay section in Chapter 5,
The Keyboard, for instructions on using the
keypad overlay.
Introduction
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.
Low battery
automatic
hibernation
When battery power is exhausted to the point that
computer operation cannot be continued, the
system automatically enters Hibernation and
shuts down. You can specify the setting in the
Setup Action tab in TOSHIBA Power Saver.
Heat dispersal To protect from overheating, the CPU has an
internal temperature sensor. If the computer’s
internal temperature rises to a certain level,
the cooling fan is turned on or the processing
speed is lowered. Use the Cooling Method item
of the Basic Setup tab in TOSHIBA Power Saver.
■ Maximum
Performance
Turns on fan first, then if
necessary lowers CPU
processing speed.
■ Performance Uses a combination of
fan and lowering the
CPU processing speed.
■ Battery optimized Lowers the CPU
processing speed first,
then if necessary turns
on the Cooling Method.
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Optical media drive
power icon
Use this to turn the power of the optical media
drive on or off. Clicking on the optical media drive
icon on the taskbar will turn the power of the
optical media drive on or off. If the optical media
drive power is off, the disc tray will not open even
if the eject button is pushed. The power of the
optical media drive can be turned on using the
optical media drive icon.
HDD Protection Using the acceleration sensor built in the
computer, HDD Protection detects vibration,
shocks, and those signs in the computer, and
automatically moves the HDD (Hard Disk Drive)
head to the safe position to reduce the risk of
damage that could be caused to the disk by
head-to-disk contact. Refer to the Using the Hard
Disk Drive (HDD) Protection section in Chapter 4,
Operating Basics, for details.
This function does not guarantee that the HDD will not be damaged.
Hibernation This feature lets you turn off the power without
exiting from your software. The contents of main
memory are saved to the hard disk, when you
turn on the power again, you can continue
working right where you left off. Refer to the
Turning off the power section in Chapter 3,
Getting Started, for details.
Standby If you have to interrupt your work, you can turn off
the power without exiting from your software.
Data is maintained in the computer’s main
memory. When you turn on the power again,
you can continue working right where you left off.
TOSHIBA RAID RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks)
realizes fault tolerance (mirroring = RAID1),
which is configured by arraying multiple
independent hard disk drives. This feature is only
available when a secondary hard disk drive is
installed in the Ultra Slim Bay.
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Introduction
Utilities
This section describes preinstalled utilities and tells how to start them.
For details on operations, refer to each utility’s online manual, help files or
readme.txt files.
TOSHIBA Power
Saver
HW Setup This program lets you customize your hardware
TOSHIBA Controls This utility have a section to let you do the
DVD Video Player The DVD Video Player is used to play
TOSHIBA SD
Memory Boot Utility
To access this power savings management
program, click start, click Control Panel,
click Performance and Maintenance and select
the TOSHIBA Power Saver icon.
settings according to the way you work with your
computer and the peripherals you use. To start
the utility, To access this utility, click start,
click Control Panel, click Printers and Other
Hardware and select the TOSHIBA HWSetup
icon.
following:
■ Buttons: Assign applications or functions to
the TOSHIBA Presentation button (default
setting is the simultaneous display on LCD
and CRT with resolution of 1024 × 768) and
to the TOSHIBA Assist button (default setting
is the TOSHIBA Assist).
DVD-Video. It has an on-screen interface and
functions. Click start, point to All Programs,
point to InterVideo WinDVD, then click
InterVideo WinDVD.
The TOSHIBA SD memory boot utility is a utility
which can create SD memory card to a boot disk.
You can boot TOSHIBA SD Memory Boot Utility
from the menu bar as follows. Click start, point to
All Programs, point to TOSHIBA, point to
Utilities and click SD Memory Boot Utility.
TOSHIBA Zooming
Utility
RecordNow! Basic
for TOSHIBA
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This utility allows you to enlarge or reduce the
icon size on the desktop or the application
window.
You can create CD/DVDs in several formats
including audio CDs that can be played on a
standard stereo CD player and data CD/DVDs to
store the files and folders on your hard disk drive.
This software can be used on a model with
DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW drive and DVD Super
Multi drive.
Introduction
TOSHIBA Assist TOSHIBA Assist is a graphical user interface that
provides easy access to help and services. It is
the default function launched by the TOSHIBA
Assist button.
TOSHIBA PC
Diagnostic Tool
TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool displays the basic
information on PC, and the test of built-in devices
can also be performed. To start TOSHIBA PC
Diagnostic Tool, click start, point to All
Programs, point to TOSHIBA, point to Utilities
and click PC Diagnostic Tool.
TOSHIBA Mobile
Extension
This utility supports docking your computer to an
optional Advanced Port Repricator III. To open
the property dialog, select TOSHIBA Mobile
Extension from TOSHIBA Assist.
TOSHIBA ConfigFree TOSHIBA ConfigFree is a suite of utilities to
allow easy control of communication devices and
network connections. TOSHIBA ConfigFree also
allows you to find communication problems and
create profiles for easy switching between
locations and communication networks. To start
ConfigFree, click start, point to All Programs,
point to TOSHIBA, point to Networking and click
ConfigFree.
TOSHIBA Touch Pad
On/Off Utility
This utility has the following function.
To disable/enable the Touch Pad with
Fn + F9 key.
TOSHIBA Mic Effect This utility provides you with a hands-free
environment for holding mutual communication
via the Internet Protocol or Local Area Network.
Refer to the Sound System section in Chapter 4,
Operating Basics, for details.
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TOSHIBA RAID
Console
If a secondary hard disk drive is installed in the
Ultra Slim Bay in addition to the built-in HDD,
you can use the TOSHIBA RAID Console to
create or manage a RAID array.
To start the utility, click start, point to All
Programs, point to TOSHIBA, point to RAID and
click RAID Console.
It is possible to change to RAID1 (mirroring) from
a non-RAID configuration (default).
Caution: When RAID1 is set, you cannot change
your setting unless you completely restore your
preinstalled software.
It is strongly recommended to read the TOSHIBA
RAID Help before you change any of the
settings.
NVIDIA Rotation
Settings
This utility let you rotate the desktop by 0 and
180 easily. It can rotate by clicking the icon
in a taskbar or pressing Ctrl + Shft + R.
In a multi-monitor setup, the display that
contains the cursor is effective.
TOSHIBA Password
Utility
This utility lets you set a password that restricts
access to the computer.
Sound drivers A broad range of audio controls are available
through the ADI sound driver, including Software
Synthesize, Mic Volume, Noise Reduction and
Audio Power Management.
Click start, click Control Panel and click
SoundMAX icon to change the Mic Noise
Reduction settings and the Power Management
settings. If you are viewing the Control Panel in
Category View, click on Switch to Classic View.
For other sound settings, use the Windows
Device Manager, Multimedia Panel or Volume
Dial.
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