Toshiba Satellite 2670 series, Satellite 2710 series User Manual
TOSHIBA
USER’S MANUAL
Model
2670/2710 Series
R
ii User's Manual
Copyright
© 2000 by Toshiba Corporation. All rights reserved. Under the copyright
laws, this manual cannot be reproduced in any form without the prior
written permission of Toshiba. No patent liability is assumed, with respect
to the use of the information contained herein.
Toshiba Satellite 2670/2710 Series Portable Personal Computer
User’s Manual
First edition January 2000
Disclaimer
This manual has been validated and reviewed for accuracy. The
instructions and descriptions it contains are accurate for the
Satellite 2670/2710 Series Portable Personal Computer at the time of this
manual’s production. However, succeeding computers and manuals are
subject to change without notice. Toshiba assumes no liability for damages
incurred directly or indirectly from errors, omissions or discrepancies
between the computer and the manual.
Trademarks
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trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation.
Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks and Celeron is a trademark of
Intel Corporation.
MS-DOS, Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT and DirectX are registered
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
Sound Blaster and Pro are trademarks of Creative Technology Ltd.
LapLink is a registered trademark of Travelling Software Inc.
RingCentral is a registered trademark of Motorola, Inc.
Centronics is a registered trademark of Centronics Data Computer
Corporation.
Photo CD is a trademark of Eastman Kodak.
DVD Express is a trademark of National Semiconductor Corporation.
Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
EU Declaration of Conformity
This product carries the CE-Mark in accordance with the related European
Directives. CE-Marking is the responsibility of Toshiba Europe,
Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany.
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Toshiba DVD-ROM drive SD-C2302 safety instructions
The DVD-ROM drive employs a laser system. To ensure proper use of this
product, please read this instruction manual carefully and retain for future
reference. Should the unit ever require maintenance, contact an
authorised service location.
Use of controls, adjustments or the performance of procedures other than
those specified may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam, do not try to open the
enclosure.
CAUTION:
This appliance contains a laser system and is
classified as a “CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT”. To use this
model properly, read the instruction manual carefully and keep
this manual for your future reference. In case of any trouble
with this model, please contact your nearest “AUTHORISED
service station”. To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam,
do not try to open the enclosure.
CAUTION:
USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR
PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE
SPECIFIED IN THE OWNER’S MANUAL MAY RESULT IN
HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.
Location of the required label
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General Precautions
Toshiba computers are designed to optimise safety, minimise strain and
withstand the rigours of portability. However, certain precautions should be
observed to further reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the
computer.
Be certain to read the general precautions below and to note the cautions
included in the text of the manual.
Stress injury
Carefully read the
Safety Instruction Manual
. It contains information on
prevention of stress injuries to your hands and wrists that can be caused
by extensive keyboard use. Chapter 3,
Getting Started
, also includes
information on work space design, posture and lighting that can help
reduce physical stress.
Heat Warning
The base of the PC can become very warm; while the temperature will not
be too hot to the touch, prolonged physical contact may result in a
temporary heat imprint on the skin. It is recommended that prolonged
physical contact is avoided.
Also, 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.
Mobile phones
Use of mobile phones can interfere with the PC sound system. The PC
operation is not impaired but it is recommended that a distance of 30 cm is
maintained between the PC & the mobile phone.
Pressure or impact damage
Do not apply heavy pressure to the computer or subject it to strong impact.
Excessive pressure or impact can cause damage to computer
components or otherwise cause malfunctions.
PC card overheating
Some PC cards can become hot with prolonged use. If two cards are
installed, both can become hot even if only one is used extensively.
Overheating of a PC card can result in errors or instability in the PC card
operation. Also, be careful when you remove a PC card that has been
used for a long time.
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CE compliance
This product and the original options are designed to observe the related
EMC (Electromagnetic compatibility) and safety standards. However,
Toshiba should not guarantee that this product still observes these EMC
standards if options or cables not produced by Toshiba are connected or
implemented. In this case the persons who have connected / implemented
those options / cables have to assure that the system (PC plus options /
cables) still fulfils the required standards. To avoid in general EMC
problems following advice should be observed:
Only CE marked options should be connected / implemented
Only best shielded cables should be connected
Working environment
This product was designed to fulfil the EMC (electromagnetic compatibility)
requirements to be observed for so-called "Residential, commercial and
light industry environments".
Toshiba do not approve the use of this product in working environments
other than the above mentioned "Residential, commercial and light
industry environments".
For example, the following environments are not approved:
Industrial Environments (environments with a mains voltage >230V~)
Medical Environments
Automotive Environments
Aircraft Environments
If this product is supplied with a network port, please refer to the
paragraph "
Network connection
".
Any consequences resulting from the use of this product in working
environments that are not approved are not the responsibility of Toshiba
Europe GmbH.
The consequences of the use of this product in non-approved working
environments may be:
Interference with other devices or machines in the near surrounding area
Malfunction of, or data loss from, this product caused by disturbances
generated by other devices or machines in the near surrounding area
Therefore Toshiba strongly recommend that the electromagnetic
compatibility of this product should be suitably tested in all non-approved
working environments before use. In the case of automobiles or aircraft,
the manufacturer or airline respectively should be asked for permission
before use of this product.
Furthermore, for general safety reasons, the use of this product in
environments with explosive atmospheres is not permitted.
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Network connection (class A warning)
If this product has networking capabilities and will be connected to a
network, Class A radiation limits will be observed (in accordance with
technical conventions). This means that if the product will be used in a
domestic environment, other devices in the near surrounding may suffer
interference. Consequently, please do not use this product in such
environments (for example a living room), otherwise you could be held
responsible for any ensuing interference.
Conformity Statement
The equipment has been approved to [Commission Decision “CTR21”] for
pan-European single terminal connection to the Public Switched
Telephone Network (PSTN). However, due to differences between the
individual PSTNs provided in different countries the approval does not, of
itself, give an unconditional assurance of successful operation on every
PSTN network termination point.
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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 contained in EG 201 121.
Germany - ATAAB AN005, AN006, AN007, AN009, AN010,
and DE03, 04, 05, 08, 09, 12, 14, 17
Greece - ATAAB AN005, AN006 and GR01, 02, 03, 04
Portugal - ATAAB AN001, 005, 006, 007, 011 and P03, 04,
08, 10
Spain - ATAAB AN005, 007, 012, and ES01
Switzerland - ATAAB AN002
All other countries - ATAAB AN003, 004
Specific switch settings or software setup are required for each network,
please refer to the relevant sections of the user guide for more details.
The hookflash (timed break register recall) function is subject to separate
national type approval. 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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Table of Contents
Preface........................................................................................ xiii
Manual contents .....................................................................................xiii
Conventions ............................................................................................xiv
Abbreviations ...................................................................................... xiv
Icons.................................................................................................... xiv
Keys .................................................................................................... xiv
Key operation....................................................................................... xv
Display ................................................................................................. xv
Messages............................................................................................. xv
Chapter 1: Introduction .............................................................1-1
Equipment checklist.............................................................................. 1-1
Features.................................................................................................. 1-2
Special features ..................................................................................... 1-6
Utilities.................................................................................................... 1-8
Options ................................................................................................... 1-9
Chapter 2: The Grand Tour .......................................................2-1
Front with the display closed ............................................................... 2-1
Left side .................................................................................................. 2-3
Right side ............................................................................................... 2-4
Back side ................................................................................................ 2-5
Underside ............................................................................................... 2-6
Front with the display open.................................................................. 2-7
Indicators................................................................................................ 2-9
Drives.....................................................................................................2-11
3 ½" diskette drive.............................................................................2-11
DVD-ROM drive ................................................................................2-11
AC adaptor ........................................................................................... 2-13
Chapter 3: Getting Started ........................................................3-1
Setting up ............................................................................................... 3-1
General conditions ............................................................................. 3-2
Placement of computer...................................................................... 3-2
Seating and posture........................................................................... 3-3
Lighting .............................................................................................. 3-4
Work habits ........................................................................................ 3-4
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Connecting the AC adaptor...................................................................3-5
Opening the display ...............................................................................3-6
Turning on the power .............................................................................3-6
Turning off the power.............................................................................3-7
Shut Down mode (Boot mode) ...........................................................3-7
Hibernation mode ...............................................................................3-7
Standby mode.....................................................................................3-9
Restarting the computer......................................................................3-10
Restoring the preinstalled software ................................................... 3-11
Restoring the complete system ........................................................ 3-11
Restoring Toshiba utilities and drivers ..............................................3-11
Chapter 4: Operating Basics.....................................................4-1
Using AccuPoint II..................................................................................4-1
AccuPoint II precautions.....................................................................4-2
Replacing the cap...............................................................................4-2
Using the DVD-ROM drive .....................................................................4-3
Loading compact discs .......................................................................4-3
Removing compact discs....................................................................4-6
Disk care .................................................................................................4-7
CDs/DVDs ..........................................................................................4-7
Diskettes.............................................................................................4-8
International modem ..............................................................................4-8
Cleaning the computer ..........................................................................4-9
Moving the computer ...........................................................................4-10
Heat dispersal.......................................................................................4-10
Chapter 5: The Keyboard ..........................................................5-1
Typewriter keys.......................................................................................5-1
F1…F12 function keys ...........................................................................5-2
Soft Keys: Alt Gr Key Combinations....................................................5-2
The euro symbol.................................................................................5-2
Soft keys: Fn key combinations ...........................................................5-3
Emulating keys on enhanced keyboard..............................................5-3
Hotkeys...............................................................................................5-4
Windows 98 special keys ...................................................................5-6
Emulating Fn key on external keyboard .............................................5-6
Keypad overlay.......................................................................................5-6
Turning on the overlays ......................................................................5-6
Temporarily using normal keyboard (overlay on) ...............................5-7
Temporarily using overlay (overlay off)...............................................5-7
Temporarily changing modes..............................................................5-8
Generating ASCII characters.................................................................5-8
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Chapter 6: Power and Power-Up Modes.................................. 6-1
Power conditions................................................................................... 6-1
Power indicators.................................................................................... 6-2
Battery indicator ................................................................................. 6-2
DC IN indicator................................................................................... 6-3
Power indicator .................................................................................. 6-3
Battery types .......................................................................................... 6-4
Battery pack ....................................................................................... 6-4
Real Time Clock battery..................................................................... 6-4
Care and use of the battery pack ......................................................... 6-5
Safety precautions ............................................................................. 6-5
Charging the batteries........................................................................ 6-6
Monitoring battery capacity................................................................ 6-7
Maximising battery operating time ..................................................... 6-7
Retaining data with power off............................................................. 6-8
Extending battery life ......................................................................... 6-8
Replacing the battery pack................................................................... 6-8
Removing the battery pack ................................................................ 6-8
Installing the battery pack ................................................................ 6-10
Starting the computer by password ...................................................6-11
Normal startup ..................................................................................6-11
Startup in standby mode.................................................................. 6-12
Startup with password service diskette............................................ 6-13
Power-up modes.................................................................................. 6-13
Windows utilities .............................................................................. 6-13
Hotkeys ............................................................................................ 6-13
Panel power off .................................................................................... 6-14
System Auto Off................................................................................... 6-14
Auto power on...................................................................................... 6-14
Chapter 7: Setup and Password Security................................ 7-1
TSETUP................................................................................................... 7-1
Executing TSETUP ............................................................................ 7-2
Changing values in the TSETUP menu ............................................. 7-2
Accepting changes and exiting SYSTEM SETUP ............................. 7-3
Default configuration.......................................................................... 7-3
TSETUP options ................................................................................ 7-3
Memory .............................................................................................. 7-4
Password ........................................................................................... 7-4
Battery................................................................................................ 7-4
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Password security................................................................................7-12
How to set the passwords ................................................................7-13
How to reset the passwords .............................................................7-15
Enabling TSETUP access in user password mode..........................7-17
Making a password service diskette.................................................7-18
Chapter 8: Optional Devices .....................................................8-1
PC cards..................................................................................................8-1
Installing a PC card.............................................................................8-2
Removing a PC card...........................................................................8-2
Memory expansion.................................................................................8-3
Installing memory module...................................................................8-3
Removing memory module.................................................................8-6
Additional battery pack..........................................................................8-7
Additional AC adaptor............................................................................ 8-7
Battery charger.......................................................................................8-7
Parallel printer ........................................................................................8-7
External monitor.....................................................................................8-8
TV ............................................................................................................. 8-9
PS/2 mouse ...........................................................................................8-10
PS/2 keyboard.......................................................................................8-10
Security lock .........................................................................................8-11
Chapter 9: Troubleshooting ......................................................9-1
Problem solving process.......................................................................9-1
Preliminary checklist...........................................................................9-2
Analysing the problem ........................................................................9-2
Hardware and system checklist............................................................9-3
System start-up...................................................................................9-4
Self test...............................................................................................9-4
Power..................................................................................................9-4
Password............................................................................................9-7
Hotkeys...............................................................................................9-7
Keyboard ............................................................................................9-7
LCD panel...........................................................................................9-8
Hard disk drive....................................................................................9-8
DVD-ROM drive..................................................................................9-9
Diskette drive....................................................................................9-10
Printer ...............................................................................................9-10
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Pointing device..................................................................................9-11
PC card ............................................................................................ 9-12
Monitor ............................................................................................. 9-12
Sound system .................................................................................. 9-13
USB.................................................................................................. 9-13
Hibernation....................................................................................... 9-14
Modem ............................................................................................. 9-15
If you need further assistance............................................................ 9-16
Before you call ................................................................................. 9-16
Appendix A: Specifications ..................................................... A-1
Appendix B: AC Power Cord and Connectors ....................... B-1
Appendix C: The Toshiba International Warranty.................. C-1
Appendix D: Keyboard Layouts .............................................. D-1
Appendix E: Display Controller and Modes ........................... E-1
Appendix F: If your computer is stolen ...................................F-1
Appendix G: ASCII Character Codes ...................................... G-1
Glossary ....................................................................................G-1
Index ..........................................................................................G-1
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Preface
Congratulations on your purchase of the Satellite 2670/2710 series
computer. This powerful notebook computer provides excellent expansion
capability, including multimedia devices, and it is designed to provide
years of reliable, high-performance computing.
This manual tells how to set up and begin using your Satellite 2670/2710
series computer. It also provides detailed information on configuring your
computer, basic operations and care, using optional devices and
troubleshooting.
If you are a new user of computers or if you’re new to portable computing,
first read over the
Introduction
and
The Grand Tour
chapters to familiarise
yourself with the computer’s features, components and accessory devices.
Then read
Getting Started
for step-by-step instructions on setting up your
computer.
If you are an experienced computer user, please continue reading the
preface to learn how this manual is organised, then become acquainted
with this manual by browsing through its pages. Be sure to look over the
Special features section of the
Introduction
, to learn about features that
are uncommon or unique to the computers and carefully read
Setup and
Password Security
.
Manual contents
This manual is composed of 9 chapters, 7 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.
Chapter 4,
Operating Basics
, includes instructions on using the following
devices: AccuPoint II, DVD-ROM drive and internal modem. It also
provides tips on care of the computer, diskettes and DVD-ROMs.
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Chapter 5,
The Keyboard
, describes special keyboard functions including
the keypad overlay and hotkeys.
Chapter 6,
Power and Power-Up Modes,
gives details on the computer’s
power resources and battery save modes.
Chapter 7,
Setup and Password Security,
explains how to configure the
computer using the TSETUP program in MS-DOS®. It also tells how to set
a password.
Chapter 8,
Optional Devices
, describes the optional hardware available.
Chapter 9,
Troubleshooting
, suggests courses of action if the computer
doesn’t seem to be working properly.
The Appendices provide technical information about your computer.
The Glossary defines general computer terminology and includes a list of
acronyms used in the text.
The Index quickly directs you to the information contained in this manual.
Conventions
This manual uses the following formats to describe, identify, and highlight
terms and operating procedures.
Abbreviations
On first appearance, and whenever necessary for clarity, abbreviations are
enclosed in parentheses following their definition. For example: Read Only
Memory (ROM). Acronyms are also defined in the Glossary.
Icons
Icons identify ports, dials, and other parts of your computer. The indicator
panel also uses icons to identify the components it is providing information on.
Keys
The keyboard keys are used in the text to describe many computer
operations. A distinctive typeface identifies the key top symbols as they
appear on the keyboard. For example,
Enter
identifies the Enter key.
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Key operation
Some operations require you to simultaneously use two or more keys. We
identify such operations by the key top symbols separated by a plus sign
(+). For example,
Ctrl
+ C means you must hold down
Ctrl
and at the
same time press C. If three keys are used, hold down the first two and at
the same time press the third.
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.
Text you are to type in is usually preceded by
the keyboard icon.
Display
ABC
Names of windows or icons or text generated
by the computer that appears on its display
screen is presented in the type face you see
to the left.
Text generated by the computer is usually
preceded by the screen icon.
Messages
Messages are used in this manual to bring important information to your
attention. Each type of message is identified as shown below.
Pay attention!
A caution informs you that improper use of equipment or
failure to follow instructions may cause data loss or damage your
equipment.
Please read
. A note is a hint or advice that helps you make best use of
your equipment.
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Chapter 1
Introduction
This chapter contains an equipment checklist and 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.
Check to make sure you have all the following items:
Satellite 2670/2710 Series Portable Personal Computer
Universal AC adaptor and power cord
TV adaptor cable
Modular cable (for modem)
The following software is pre-installed on the hard disk:
•
Microsoft® Windows 98 Second Edition
•
Microsoft Works®
•
Windows Utilities
•
RingCentral
•
Display Driver for Windows
•
Sound Driver for Windows
•
Modem driver
•
DVD Driver
•
DVD Video Player
•
Online User’s Manual
•
Online International Modem User’s Manual
Corel WordPerfect Suite 8 CD-ROM
Product Recovery CD-ROM, containing the complete software image
that came pre-installed
Toshiba Tools & Utilities CD-ROM, containing the drivers and utilities
that came pre-installed
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Your computer’s documentation:
• Satellite 2670/2710 Series Portable Personal Computer User’s Manual
• Satellite 2670/2710 QuickStart
• Microsoft Windows 98 manual package
• Safety Instruction Manual
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:
Microprocessor
The computer is equipped with a Mobile Intel®
Pentium III processor, which incorporates a math
co-processor and a 32 KB cache memory.
2670: 450 MHz
2710: 500 MHz.
Level 2 cache
A 256 KB level 2 cache is provided to maximise
performance.
Memory
The computer comes with 64 MB of built-in
Random Access Memory (RAM). Memory can be
expanded to 192MB.
Video RAM
The computer provides 2.5 MB of RAM for video
display.
Display
The computer’s LCD panel supports highresolution video graphics. It employ's an AGP
(Accelerated Graphics Port) bus for superior
video and 3-D performance. The screens can be
set at a wide range of viewing angles for
maximum comfort and readability. The display
controller also supports simultaneous display on
the internal LCD and on an external monitor.
The following displays are available:
2670DVD
12.1" TFT screen, 800 horizontal and 600 vertical
pixels, 16 K colours
2710XDVD
14.1" TFT screen, 1024 horizontal and 768
vertical pixels, 64 K colours
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Graphics controller
The graphics controller incorporates a 64-bit
graphics accelerator to maximise video
performance and enable flickerless display. It
also enables display of up to 800 x 600 pixels or
1024 x 768 pixels on the computer’s LCD panel
and up to 1280 x 1024 pixels on a high-resolution
external monitor.
Battery pack
The computer is powered by one rechargeable
lithium-ion battery pack.
RTC battery
The computer has an internal battery to back up
the internal Real Time Clock (RTC) and calendar.
AC adaptor
The universal AC adaptor provides power to the
system and recharges the batteries when they
are low. It comes with a detachable power cord.
Because it is universal, it can receive a range of
AC voltage from 100 to 240 volts; however, the
output current varies among different models.
Using the wrong model can damage your
computer. See the AC adaptor section in
Chapter 2,
The Grand Tour
.
Keyboard
An easy-to-use 84-key (United States) or 86-key
(Europe) keyboard provides a numeric keypad
overlay for fast numeric data entry or for cursor
and page control. It also includes two keys that
have special functions in Windows 98; one
activates the
Start
menu and the other
functions as the secondary mouse button. The
computer’s keyboard supports software that uses
a 101- or 102-key enhanced keyboard. See
Chapter 5,
The Keyboard
, for details.
HDD
The computer has a 6.4 billion byte integrated,
2 ½" hard disk drive for nonvolatile storage of
data and software.
Diskette drive
A 3 ½" diskette drive accommodates both
1.44 MB double-sided, high-density, double-track
(2HD) and 720 KB double-sided, double-density,
double-track (2DD) diskettes.
DVD-ROM drive
A full-size, DVD-ROM drive module lets you run
either 12 cm (4.72") or 8 cm (3.15") CD/DVDs
without using an adaptor. It runs DVD-ROMs at
maximum 4 speed and CD-ROMs at maximum
24 speed. This drive supports the same formats
as a CD-ROM drive plus the following:
•
DVD-ROM
•
DVD-Video
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Toshiba Bass
Enhanced
Sound System
A Sound Blaster™ Pro™ and Windows Sound
System (WSS) compatible sound system gives
your computer multimedia capability. The sound
system is equipped with stereo speakers, volume
control knob and jacks for headphones and a
microphone.
Parallel port
A Centronics®-compatible parallel interface port
lets you connect a parallel printer or other parallel
device. This port supports the Extended
Capabilities Port (ECP) standard.
Serial port
A standard, 9-pin, serial port lets you connect
such serial devices as a serial printer, mouse, bar
code reader, or Optical Character Reader (OCR).
This port supports 16550 Universal
Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter (UART)
compliant high-speed data transfer.
Universal Serial Bus
port
A Universal Serial Bus (USB) port enables chain
connection of a number of USB-equipped
devices to one port on your computer. For
example, you might connect a USB-HUB to the
computer, then connect a keyboard to the USBHUB and a mouse to the keyboard. Use the USB
drivers that come with USB devices.
External monitor port
The female, 15-pin, D-shell connector lets you
connect to an external video display, which is
recognised automatically. It supports Video
Electronic Standards Association (VESA) Display
Data Channel (DDC) compatible functions.
PS/2™ mouse/
keyboard port
This port lets you connect a PS/2 mouse or PS/2
keyboard to the computer.
PC card slots
A PC card slot (PCMCIA) accommodates two
5 mm cards (Type II) or one 10.5 mm (Type III)
card. These slots support 16-bit PC cards and
CardBus PC cards (32 bit). For more information,
refer to the PC cards section in Chapter 8,
Optional Devices
.
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International modem
A built-in modem provides capability for data and
fax communication and supports ITU-T V.90. For
data reception it operates at 56,000 bps
(maximum) and for data transmission it operates
at 33,600 bps (maximum). For fax transmission it
operates at 14,400 bps (maximum). The speed of
data transfer and fax depends on analogue
telephone line conditions. It has a modem jack for
connecting to a telephone line.
Video out
This video-out mini-jack lets you transfer NTSC
or PAL data (video and right/left audio) to external
devices.
Memory expansion
socket
A socket is available for installation of a 32, 64 or
128 MB memory module. Use only memory
modules that are compatible with the computer.
AccuPoint II
This pointer control stick, located in the centre of
the keyboard, provides convenient control of the
cursor without requiring desk space for a mouse.
Control buttons include primary, secondary and
two scroll buttons.
Plug and Play
When you connect an external device to the
computer, Plug and Play capability enables the
system to recognise the connection and make
the necessary configurations automatically.
Internet button
Press this button to launch an Internet browser.
CD power button
This button turns power to the DVD-ROM drive on
and off so you can use the drive as a stand-alone
audio CD player, when the computer is not
powered on. It can also turn the system on,
depending on the settings in the Toshiba
Services Utility or the TSETUP program.
CD control buttons
CD control buttons, accessible even when the
computer’s display panel is closed, let you use
the computer’s CD/DVD-ROM drive as a standalone audio CD player. You can also use the
buttons to control the computer’s DVD video
player when the system is on.
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Special features
The following features are either unique to Toshiba computers or are
advanced features, which make the computer more convenient to use.
Hotkeys
Key combinations let you quickly modify the
system configuration, launch the Internet Browser
and control the CD player directly from the
keyboard.
Display automatic
power off
This feature automatically cuts off power to the
internal display when there is no input from the
keyboard or pointing device for a time specified.
Power is restored when any key is pressed or
when there is input from a pointing device. You
can specify the time in the
Turn off monitor
item
of the
Power Save Mode
window in 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
Turn off
hard disks
item of the Power Saver Utility.
System automatic
shut down
This feature automatically shuts down the system
in standby mode when there is no input or
hardware access for a time specified. You can
specify the time in the
When the system standby
time has passed
item of the
System Power Mode
window in Power Saver.
Keypad overlay
Grey keys with light grey lettering make up the
keypad overlay, which lets you use the keyboard
for ten-key operations or cursor control.
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 in the
Battery remaining
item of the
Power Save Modes
window in Power Saver.
Battery save mode
This feature lets you save battery power. You can
specify the
Power Save Mode
in the
Running
on batteries
item of the Power Saver Utility.
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Power on password
Two levels of password security are available:
supervisor and user. This feature prevents
unauthorised access to your computer.
Instant security
A hotkey function blanks the screen and disables
the computer providing quick and easy data
security.
Panel power off
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 in the
Battery remaining
item of the
Power Save Modes
window in 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.
Heat dispersal
To protect from overheating, the CPU has an
internal temperature sensor. If the computer’s
internal temperature rises to a certain level, the
cooling fan is turned on or the processing speed
is lowered. You can select whether to control the
CPU temperature by turning on the fan first, then
if necessary, lowering the CPU speed. Or, by
lowering the CPU speed first, then if necessary,
turning on the fan. Use the
Fan
item of the Power
Saver Utility.
Hibernation
This feature lets you turn off the power without
exiting from your software. The contents of main
memory is saved to the hard disk, when you turn
on the power again, you can continue working
right where you left off. Use the
Hibernate
window of
Power Management Properties
to
enable or disable
Hibernate
support. To enter
Hibernation mode, click Start, then click
Hibernate. Also, in the
System Power Mode
of
the
Power Saver utility,
two Hibernate settings
are available:
When I press the power button
and
When I close the lid
.
You cannot use Hibernation, if the Windows 98 Drive Converter converts
the file allocation table to FAT 32 or if you use a file compression utility.
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Standby
In Standby mode, power to the system remains
on, but the CPU and all other devices are in
sleep mode. When the computer is in standby
mode, the
Power
LED glows orange. To enter
Standby mode click
Start
, click
Shut Down
,
select
Standby
and click OK. The computer
enters Standby mode regardless of the Hibernate
setting.
Before entering standby mode, be sure to save your data.
Do not install or remove a memory module while the computer is in
Standby mode. The computer or the module could be damaged.
Do not remove the battery pack while the computer is in Standby mode.
Data in memory will be lost.
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
read.me files.
Power Saver Utility
To access this power savings management
program, open the Control Panel and doubleclick the Power Saver icon.
Hardware Setup
This program lets you customize your hardware
settings according to the way you work with your
computer and the peripherals you use. To start
the utility, click the Windows Start button, point to
settings and click Control Panel. In the Control
Panel, double-click the Toshiba Hardware Setup
icon.
Toshiba Services
This program lets you enable or disable pop up
windows for power settings, CD power button for
system on and CD control buttons. You can also
select play for CD only (turns on DVD drive only)
or CD/DVD (turns on the system). To start the
utility, click the Windows Start button, point to
Settings and click Control Panel. In the Control
Panel double-click the Toshiba Services icon.
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TSETUP
An easy-to-use menu lets you customize the
configuration of your computer in a DOS
environment according to the way you work with
your computer and the peripherals you use. Refer
to Chapter 7,
Setup and Password Security
.
DVD Video Player
The DVD Video Player is used to play DVD
Movies. It has an on-screen interface and
functions similar to those of a standard DVD
player. Click Start, point to Programs, point to
Mediamatics DVD Express™, then click
Mediamatics DVD Player.
Options
You can add a number of options to make your computer even more
powerful and convenient to use. The following options are available:
Memory expansion
A 32, 64 or 128 MB memory module can be
easily installed in the computer.
Battery pack
An additional battery pack can be purchased
from your Toshiba dealer. Use it as a spare or
replacement.
AC adaptor
If you use your computer at more than one site
frequently, it may be convenient to purchase an
additional AC adaptor for each site so you will not
have to carry the adaptor with you.
Keytop sets
You can customise your keyboard for a variety of
languages by replacing the keytops.
Battery charger
The battery charger lets you charge extra
batteries outside the computer.
Security lock
A slot is available to attach a security cable to the
computer to deter theft.
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Chapter 2
The Grand Tour
This chapter identifies the various components of your computer. Become
familiar with each component before you operate the computer.
Front with the display closed
This figure shows the computer’s front with its display panel in the
closed position.
DISKETTE
DRIVE
CD CONTROL
BUTTONS
DISPLAY LATCH
CD POWER
BUTTON
DVD-ROM DRIVE
SYSTEM
INDICATORS
Diskette drive
This drive lets you use both 1.44 MB doublesided, high-density, double-track (2HD) and
720 KB double-sided, double-density, doubletrack (2DD) disks.
System indicators
The system indicators provide icons for
monitoring the status of DC IN, Power, Battery,
Built-in HDD and Diskette or DVD-ROM drive.
Details are given later in this chapter.
Display latch
This latch secures the LCD panel in its closed
position. Slide the latch to open the display.
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DVD-ROM drive
A full-size DVD-ROM drive module lets you run
either 12 cm (4.72") or 8 cm (3.15") CD/DVDs
without using an adaptor. See Chapter 4,
Operating Basics
, for information on using the
drive and caring for CD/DVDs.
CD power button
This button turns the DVD-ROM drive on or off so
you can use the drive as a stand-alone audio CD
player, when the computer is not powered on.
Slide the button to the left and hold it briefly to
toggle power to the DVD-ROM drive on or off.
When you release the button, it will return to its
original position. It can also enable you to turn
the system on, depending on the settings in the
Toshiba Services Utility or the TSETUP program.
When the system turns on, the computer
recognizes the type of media, CD or DVD, and
launches the appropriate application to begin
play.
Computer system power off: If no control button is activated within four
minutes of turning on the DVD-ROM drive power, power to the drive will
automatically be turned off. In this case, slide the button to the left again to turn
on the power.
Computer system power on: If the computer is powered on, you do not
need to use this button.
Do not install or remove a memory module while the CD power is on. First
turn off the power to the CD/DVD-ROM drive.
CD control buttons
Previous button: Plays the previous track.
Play/pause button: Begins or pauses play. Stop
button: Halts play. Next button: Plays the next
track.
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Left side
This figure shows the computer’s left side.
RESET POWER
POWER BUTTON LOCK
The left side of the computer
Power
Press the power button to turn the computer’s
power on and off.
Power button lock
Set this lock to the locked position to prevent
inadvertent power on or power off.
Reset
Press the reset button to reset the computer
when it does not respond to keyboard
commands. Use a narrow object such as the tip
of a covered ball-point pen. The system restarts,
clearing all data in memory.
Do not use a pencil to push the reset button. Pencil lead can break off
inside the computer and damage its circuitry.
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Right side
This figure shows the computer’s right side.
VOLUME CONTROL MODEM JACK SECURITY LOCK
VIDEO-OUT
JACK
MICROPHONE
JACK
HEADPHONE
JACK
PC CARD SLOT
The right side of the computer
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PC card slot
A PC card slot can accommodate two 5 mm PC
cards (Type II) or one 10.5 mm PC card (Type
III). You can install any industry standard PC card
such as a SCSI adaptor, Ethernet adaptor or
flash memory card.
Keep foreign objects out of the PC card slot. A pin or similar object can
damage the computer’s circuitry.
Volume control
Use this dial to adjust the volume of the stereo
speakers or the stereo headphones.
Headphone jack
A standard 3.5 mm mini headphone jack enables
connection of a stereo headphone (16 ohm
minimum) or other device for audio output. When
you connect headphones, the internal speaker is
automatically disabled.
Microphone jack
A standard 3.5 mm mini microphone jack enables
connection of a monaural microphone or other
device for audio input.
Video-out jack
Plug a mini-jack TV adaptor cable into this jack. The
cable carries video as well as left and right speaker
audio data. Video-out features must be set in Display
Properties in the Windows Control Panel.
Modem jack
In areas where an internal modem is installed as
standard equipment, there is a modem jack that
lets you use a modular cable to connect the
modem directly to a telephone line. The modem
is not supported in some marketing regions.
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