Toshiba SATELLITE 2750 UK User Manual

TOSHIBA

USER’S MANUAL

Model

2750/2770 Series

© 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 2750/2770 Series Portable Personal Computer User’s Manual

First edition April 2000

Disclaimer

This manual has been validated and reviewed for accuracy. The instructions and descriptions it contains are accurate for the Satellite 2750/2770 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

IBM is a registered trademark and IBM PC, OS/2, and PS/2 are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation.

Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks, and SpeedStep 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. K56flex is a trademark of Lucent Technologies and Rockwell

Semiconductor Systems. 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,

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Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany.

TEAC

DVD-ROM drive

DV-28E

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.

Location of the required label

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

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LASER KLASSE 1

TEAC CORPORATION 3-7-3 NAKA-CHO, MUSASHINO-SHI TOKYO, JAPAN

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CAUTION:

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

This appliance contains a laser system and is

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.

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Toshiba DVD-ROM drive SD-C2402 safety instructions

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.

Location of the required label

PRODUCT IS CERTIFIED BY THE MANUFACTURER TO COMPLY WITH DHHS RULES 21 CFR SUBCHAPTER J APPLICABLE AT THE DATE OF MANUFACTURE.

MANUFACTURED:

TOSHIBA CORPORATION 1-1, SHIBAURA 1-CHOME MINATO-KU, TOKYO 105-8001, JAPAN

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CAUTION:

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

This appliance contains a laser system and is

with this model, please contact your nearest “AUTHORIZED service station.” To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam, do not try to open the enclosure.

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.

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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 prevention of stress injuries to your hands and wrists that can be caused by extensive keyboard use. Chapter 3, 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.

Safety Instruction Manual

Getting Started

. It contains information on

, also includes

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

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Only best shielded cables should be connected

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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~)

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Medical Environments

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Automotive Environments

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Aircraft Environments

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If this product is supplied with a network port, please refer to the

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paragraph "

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

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

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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.

Network connection

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,

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

Portugal - ATAAB AN001, 005, 006, 007, 011 and P03, 04,

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

08, 10

Table of Contents

Preface......................................................................................... xv

Manual contents ......................................................................................xv

Conventions ............................................................................................xvi

Abbreviations ...................................................................................... xvi

Icons.................................................................................................... xvi

Keys .................................................................................................... xvi

Key operation..................................................................................... xvii

Display ............................................................................................... xvii

Messages........................................................................................... xvii

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................................................................................................ 2-8

Drives.................................................................................................... 2-10

3 ½" diskette drive............................................................................ 2-10

DVD-ROM drive ............................................................................... 2-10

AC adaptor ........................................................................................... 2-12

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Standby mode.....................................................................................3-9

Restarting the computer......................................................................3-11

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 discs......................................................................................4-3

Removing 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

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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) .............................................. 5-8

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

Generating ASCII characters ................................................................ 5-8

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

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Chapter 7: TSETUP and Passwords......................................... 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

Password security................................................................................7-16

How to set the passwords ................................................................7-17

How to reset the passwords .............................................................7-19

Enabling TSETUP access in user password mode..........................7-21

Making a password service diskette.................................................7-22

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

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Chapter 9: Troubleshooting...................................................... 9-1

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

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

Analysing the problem ....................................................................... 9-2

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

System start-up.................................................................................. 9-4

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

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

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

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

Pointing device..................................................................................9-11

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

Monitor ............................................................................................. 9-12

Sound system .................................................................................. 9-13

USB.................................................................................................. 9-13

Hibernation....................................................................................... 9-14

Modem ............................................................................................. 9-15

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

Video out.......................................................................................... 9-16

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

Before you call ................................................................................. 9-17

Where to write.................................................................................. 9-17

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 2750/2770 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 2750/2770 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 yourself with the computer’s features, components and accessory devices. Then read 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 are uncommon or unique to the computers and carefully read

Password Security

Manual contents

Introduction

Getting Started

and

The Grand Tour

for step-by-step instructions on setting up your

Introduction

, to learn about features that

chapters to familiarise

Setup and

This manual is composed of 9 chapters, 7 appendices, a glossary, and an index.

Chapter 1, capabilities, and options.

Chapter 2, briefly explains how they function.

Chapter 3, operating your computer and gives tips on safety and designing your work area.

Chapter 4, devices: AccuPoint II, DVD-ROM drive and international modem. It also provides tips on care of the computer, diskettes and DVD-ROMs.

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Introduction

The Grand Tour

Getting Started

Operating Basics

, is an overview of the computer’s features,

, identifies the components of the computer and

, provides a quick overview of how to begin

, includes instructions on using the following

Chapter 5, the keypad overlay and hotkeys.

Chapter 6, power resources and battery save modes.

Chapter 7, computer using the TSETUP program in MS-DOS®. It also tells how to set a password.

Chapter 8, Chapter 9,

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.

The Keyboard

Power and Power-Up Modes,

TSETUP and Passwords,

Optional Devices Troubleshooting

, describes special keyboard functions including

explains how to configure the

, describes the optional hardware available.

, suggests courses of action if the computer

gives details on the computer’s

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,

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identifies the Enter key.

Enter

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, same time press C. If three keys are used, hold down the first two and at the same time press the third.

Display

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!

failure to follow instructions may cause data loss or damage your equipment.

+ C means you must hold down

Ctrl

ABC

A caution informs you that improper use of equipment or

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.

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.

and at the

Ctrl

Please read

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your equipment.

. A note is a hint or advice that helps you make best use of

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

Equipment checklist

you use an operating system that was not preinstalled by Toshiba.

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

Check to make sure you have all the following items:

Satellite 2750/2770 Series Portable Personal Computer

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Universal AC adaptor and power cord

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Spare AccuPoint II (pointing device) caps

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Modular cable (for modem)

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TV adaptor cable

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The following software is pre-installed on the hard disk:

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Microsoft® Windows 98 Second Edition

•

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

•

Product Recovery CD-ROM, containing the complete software image

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that came pre-installed Toshiba Tools & Utilities CD-ROM, containing the drivers and utilities

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that came pre-installed

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Features

Your computer’s documentation:

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• Satellite 2750/2770 Series Portable Personal Computer User’s Manual

• Satellite 2750/2770 QuickStart

• Microsoft Windows 98 manual package

• Safety Instruction Manual

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

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:

The computer is equipped with a Mobile

Microprocessor

Pentium® III processor featuring Intel® SpeedStep™ technology and incorporates a math co-processor and a 32 KB cache memory.

2750: 600 MHz 2770: 650 MHz

Level 2 cache

Memory

Video RAM

Display

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A 256 KB level 2 cache is provided to maximise performance.

The computer comes with 64 MB (2750) or 128 MB (2770) of built-in Random Access Memory (RAM). Memory can be expanded to 192 MB on the 2750 and to 256 MB on the 2770 model.

The computer provides 8 MB of RAM for video display.

The computer’s LCD panel supports highresolution video graphics. It employs an AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) bus for superior video and 3-D performance. The screen 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 screens are available:

12.1" TFT screen, 800 horizontal and 600 vertical pixels, 16 M colours

14.1" TFT screen, 1024 horizontal and 768 vertical pixels, 16M colours

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 1600 x 1200 pixels on a high-resolution external monitor.

Battery pack

RTC battery

AC adaptor

Keyboard

HDD

The computer is powered by one rechargeable lithium-ion battery pack.

The computer has an internal battery to back up the internal Real Time Clock (RTC) and calendar.

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

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

menu and the other

Start

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.

The computer has an integrated, 2 ½" hard disk drive for non-volatile storage of data and software.

2750: 6.0 billion bytes 2770: 12.07 billion bytes)

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.

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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. It runs DVD-ROMs at maximum eight-speed and CD-ROMs at maximum 24-speed. This drive supports the following formats:

CD-ROM

•

Audio CD

•

Photo CD™

•

DVD-ROM

•

CD-EXTRA

•

CD-R (read only)

•

CD-Rewritable

•

(read only)

DVD-Video

•

Toshiba Bass Enhanced Sound System

Parallel port

Serial port

Universal Serial Bus port

External monitor port

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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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

International modem

Video out

Memory expansion socket

AccuPoint II

Plug and Play

Internet button

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.

This video-out mini-jack lets you transfer NTSC or PAL data (video and right/left audio) to external devices.

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.

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.

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.

Press this button to launch an Internet browser.

CD power switch

This switch 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 is accessible even when the computer’s display is closed. 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 DVD-ROM drive as a stand-alone 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

Display automatic power off

HDD automatic power off

System automatic standby

Keypad overlay

Key combinations let you quickly modify the system configuration, launch the Internet Browser and control the CD player directly from the keyboard.

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 of the

Power Save Mode

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

hard disks

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

time has passed

window in Power Saver.

Grey keys with light grey lettering make up the keypad overlay, which lets you use the keyboard for ten-key operations or cursor control.

item of the Power Saver Utility.

item of the

Turn off monitor

window in Power Saver.

When the system standby

System Power Mode

item

Turn off

Intelligent power supply

Battery save mode

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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

Power Save Modes

This feature lets you save battery power. You can specify the

on batteries

Battery remaining

window in Power Saver.

Power Save Mode

item of the Power Saver Utility.

item of the

in the

Running

Power on password

Two levels of password security are available: supervisor and user. This feature prevents unauthorised access to your computer.

Instant security

Panel power off

Low battery automatic hibernation

Heat dispersal

Hibernation

A hotkey function blanks the screen and disables the computer providing quick and easy data security.

This feature turns power to the computer off when the display panel is closed. You can specify the setting in the When I close the lid item of the System Power Mode window in Power Saver.

When battery power is exhausted to the point that computer operation cannot be continued the system automatically enters Hibernation and shuts down.

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

item of the Power

Fan

Saver Utility.

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 window of enable or disable

Power Management Properties

Hibernate

support. To enter Hibernation mode, click Start, then click Hibernate. Also, in the the

Power Saver utility,

are available:

When I close the lid

When I press the power button

System Power Mode

two Hibernate settings

and

You cannot use Hibernation, if the Windows 98 Drive Converter converts

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the file allocation table to FAT 32 or if you use a file compression utility.

Utilities

Standby

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.

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.

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 Standby mode click select

Standby

enters Standby mode regardless of the Hibernate setting.

LED blinks orange. To enter

Power

and click OK. The computer

Start

, click

Shut Down

Power Saver Utility

Hardware Setup

Toshiba Services

To access this power savings management program, open the Control Panel and doubleclick the Power Saver icon.

This program lets you customise 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.

This program lets you enable or disable pop up windows for power settings, CD power switch 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 customise 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,

Security

Setup and Password

Options

DVD Video Player

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

Battery pack

AC adaptor

Keytop sets

Battery charger

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.

A 32, 64 or 128 MB memory module can be easily installed in the computer.

An additional battery pack can be purchased from your Toshiba dealer. Use it as a spare or replacement.

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.

You can customise your keyboard for a variety of languages by replacing the keytops.

The battery charger lets you charge extra batteries outside the computer.

Security lock

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A slot is available to attach a security cable to the computer to deter theft.

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.

DVD CONTROL

BUTTONS

Diskette drive

System indicators

Display latch

DISPLAY LATCH

DISKETTE

DRIVE

DVD POWER

BUTTON

DVD-ROM DRIVE

INDICATORS

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.

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.

This latch secures the LCD panel in its closed position. Slide the latch to open the display.

SYSTEM

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DVD-ROM drive

A full-size, maximum eight-speed 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 switch

This switch 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 switch to the left and hold it briefly to toggle power to the DVD-ROM drive on or off. When you release the switch, 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 recognises 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 switch 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 switch.

Do not install or remove a memory module while the CD power is on. First turn off the power to the 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

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

PC CARD SLOT

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

1 0

HEADPHONE

JACK

The right side of the computer

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

MICROPHONE

JACK

VIDEO-OUT

JACK

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 A modem jack lets you use a modular cable to

connect the modem directly to a telephone line.

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

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

Back side

Security lock

A security cable attaches to this slot. The optional security cable anchors your computer to a desk or other large object to deter theft.

This figure shows the computer’s back panel

USB PORT

PARALLEL PORT

Universal Serial Bus port

EXTERNAL

MONITOR PORT

SERIAL

COOLING VENTS DC IN 15V

PORT

A plastic cover protects the Universal Serial Bus (USB) port, which 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 USB-HUB and a mouse to the keyboard.

Parallel port

This Centronics-compatible 25-pin parallel port is used to connect a parallel printer or other parallel device. This port supports Extended Capabilities Port (ECP) standard.

PS/2 MOUSE/

KEYBOARD PORT

FRAME GROUND

TERMINAL

External monitor port

This 15-pin port lets you connect an external video display.

Serial port

Use this 9-pin port to connect external serial devices such as an external modem, a serial mouse or printer.

Cooling vents

These vents provide an intake of air pulled through the computer by the fan.

Be careful not to block the cooling vents. Also be careful to keep foreign

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objects out of them. A pin or similar object can damage the computer’s circuitry.

PS/2 mouse/ keyboard port

Use this port to connect an external PS/2 compatible mouse or keyboard. The computer automatically recognises which device you have connected when you turn on the power.

DC IN 15V

Underside

Frame Ground terminal

Connect a ground cable to this terminal and to a metal object suitable for grounding when you use the international modem.

DC IN 15V

The AC adaptor’s DC output plug connects to this socket. Use only the model of AC adaptor that comes with the computer. Using the wrong adaptor can damage your computer.

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

BATTERY COVER

Battery cover

The underside of the computer

This cover protects the battery pack, which

BATTERY LATCH

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

Power-Up Modes

Battery latch

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Slide this latch open to remove the battery pack.

Power and

Front with the display open

This figure shows the front of the computer with the display open. To open the display, slide the latch on the front of the display and lift up. Position the display at a comfortable viewing angle.

DISPLAY SCREEN

DISPLAY HINGE

STEREO SPEAKER

(LEFT)

KEYBOARD

INDICATOR PANELS

INTERNET BUTTON

STEREO SPEAKER

(RIGHT)

SCROLL BUTTONS

Display screen

The front with the display open

The LCD displays high-contrast text and

ACCUPOINT II CONTROL BUTTONSACCUPOINT II

graphics. The computer’s LCD consists of up to 800 x 600 pixels (2750) or 1024 x 768 pixels or dots (2770). Refer to Appendix E.

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

Display hinge

The display hinge holds the display screen at easy-to-view angles.

Keyboard indicator panels

The keyboard indicator panel provides icons to let you monitor the caps lock, arrow mode and numeric mode functions. Details are given later in this chapter.

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Internet button

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

Indicators

Stereo speakers

The speakers emit sound generated by your software as well as audio alarms, such as low battery condition, generated by the system.

AccuPoint II

A pointer control device located in the centre of the keyboard is used to control the on-screen pointer. Refer to the Using AccuPoint II section in

AccuPoint II control buttons

Chapter 4,

Operating Basics

Control buttons below the keyboard let you select menu items or manipulate text and graphics

designated by the on-screen pointer.

Scroll buttons

These buttons are used to scroll windows. The left button scrolls up; the right button scrolls down.

The next two figures show the indicator lights, which light when various computer operations are in progress.

Keyboard indicators

NUMERIC MODECAPS LOCK ARROW MODE

Caps Lock

The keyboard indicators

This icon glows green when the alphabet keys are locked in uppercase.

Arrow mode

When the

Arrow mode

icon lights green, you can use the keypad overlay (light grey labelled keys) as cursor keys. Refer to the Keypad

Numeric mode

overlay section in Chapter 5,

The Keyboard

You can use the keypad overlay (light grey

labelled keys) for numeric input when the

Numeric mode

Keypad overlay section in Chapter 5,

Keyboard

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icon lights green. Refer to the

The

System indicators

DC IN 15V POWER BATTERY

The system indicators

BUILT-IN HDD

DISKETTE/

DVD-ROM DRIVE

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

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

Power The Power indicator glows green when the

computer is on. In Windows 98, if you select Standby from the Shut Down menu, this indicator blinks orange.

Battery The Battery indicator indicates the condition of

the battery’s charge: Green indicates full charge, orange indicates battery charging and flashing orange indicates a low battery charge. Refer to Chapter 6, Power and Power-Up Modes.

Built-in HDD This indicator glows green when the computer is

accessing the hard disk.

Diskette/DVD-ROM drive

This indicator glows green when the computer is accessing a diskette in the diskette drive or a CD/DVD in the DVD-ROM drive.

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Drives

This section describes the 3 ½" diskette and DVD-ROM drives.

3 ½" diskette drive

The 3 ½" diskette drive lets you use either double density (720 KB) or high density (1.44 MB) 3 ½" diskettes for data transfer and storage.

EJECT BUTTONDISKETTE SLOTDISK-IN-USE INDICATOR

The diskette drive

Disk-In-Use Indicator

Diskette slot

Eject button

Check the disk-in-use indicator when you use the diskette drive. Do not press the eject button or turn off the computer while the light is glowing. Doing so could destroy data and damage the diskette or the drive.

DVD-ROM drive

The full-size, maximum eight -speed DVD-ROM drive module lets you run either 12 cm (4.72") or 8 cm (3.15") CD/DVDs without using an adaptor. An ATAPI interface controller is used for DVD-ROM operation. When the computer is accessing a DVD-ROM, an LED next to the eject button glows.

The maximum (outer edge) playback speed for DVDs and CDs are:

DVD CD

This indicator lights when the diskette is being accessed.

Insert diskettes in this slot.

When a diskette is fully seated in the drive, the eject button pops out. To remove a diskette, push in the eject button and the diskette pops out partially for easy removal.

EJECT HOLEEJECT BUTTONDVD-IN-USE INDICATOR

The DVD-ROM drive

8-speed 24-speed

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This drive supports the following formats:

DVD-ROM

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DVD-Video

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CD-ROM

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CD-EXTRA

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Audio CD

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Photo CD

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CD-R (read only)

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CD-Rewritable (read only)

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DVD-In-Use Indicator

Eject button

Eject hole

Check the DVD-in-use indicator when you use the DVD-ROM drive. Do not press the eject button while the light is glowing. Doing so could damage the CD/DVD or the drive.

This indicator lights when a CD/DVD is being accessed.

Press the eject button to open the drawer partially.

Insert a slender object to open the drawer when the power to the DVD-ROM drive is off.

Region codes

DVD drives and media are manufactured according to the specifications of six marketing regions. When you purchase DVD media, make sure it matches your drive, otherwise it will not play properly.

Code Region

1 Canada, United States

2 Japan, Europe, South Africa, Middle East

3 Southeast Asia, East Asia

4 Australia, New Zealand, Pacific Islands, Central America,

South America, Caribbean

5 Russia, Indian Subcontinent, Africa, North Korea, Mongolia

6 China

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AC adaptor

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

To recharge the battery, simply connect the AC adaptor to a power source and the computer. See Chapter 6, details.

Power and Power-Up Modes

TOSHIBA

, for

The AC adaptor

Use of the wrong adaptor could damage your computer. Toshiba assumes

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no liability for any damage in such case. The current rating for the computer is 4.0 amperes.

Chapter 3

Getting Started

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

Setting up your work space — for your health and safety

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Connecting the AC adaptor

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Opening the display

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Turning on the power

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Starting up for the first time

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Turning off the power

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Restarting the computer

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Restoring the preinstalled software

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Setting up

Establishing a comfortable work site is important for you and your computer. A poor work environment or stressful work habits can result in discomfort or serious injury from repetitive strain to your hands, wrists or other joints. Proper ambient conditions should also be maintained for the computer’s operation. This section discusses the following topics:

General conditions

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Placement of the computer and peripheral devices

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Seating and posture

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Lighting



Work habits

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General conditions

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

Make sure there is adequate space around the computer for proper

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



computer and easily accessible. The temperature should be 5 to 35 degrees Centigrade (41 to 95 degrees



Fahrenheit) and the relative humidity should be 20 to 80 percent. Avoid areas where rapid or extreme changes in temperature or



humidity may occur. Keep the computer free of dust, moisture, and exposure to direct

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

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Do not use the computer near liquids or corrosive chemicals.

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Do not place the computer near objects that create strong magnetic

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fields (e.g., stereo speakers). Do not operate the computer in close proximity to a mobile phone.

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

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Placement of computer

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

Set the computer on a flat surface at a comfortable height and distance.

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The display should be no higher than eye level to avoid eye strain. Place the computer so that it is directly in front of you when you work

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and make sure you have adequate space to easily operate other devices.

Allow adequate space behind the computer to let you freely adjust the

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

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

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as the computer.

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Seating and posture

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

90°

Posture and positioning of the computer

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

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

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



foot rest (see "1" in the illustration) to raise the level of your knees to ease pressure on the back of your thighs.

Adjust the back of your chair so it supports the lower curve of your spine.

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

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

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Lighting

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

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

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

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

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directly in your eyes. If possible, use soft, indirect lighting in your computer work area. Use a

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

Work habits

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

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

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

Vary your posture frequently.

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Occasionally stand up and stretch or exercise briefly.

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Exercise and stretch your wrists and hands a number of times during

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the day. Frequently, look away from the computer and focus your eyes on a

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distant object for several seconds, for example 30 seconds every 15 minutes.

Take frequent short breaks instead of one or two long breaks, for

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example, two or three minutes every half hour. Have your eyes examined regularly and visit a doctor promptly, if you

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suspect you might be suffering from a repetitive strain injury.

A number of books are available on ergonomics and repetitive strain injury or repetitive stress syndrome. For more information on these topics or for pointers on exercises for such stress points as hands and wrists, please check with your library or book vendor. Also refer to the computer’s

Instruction Manual

Safety

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Connecting the AC adaptor

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

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

Use of the wrong adaptor could damage your computer. Toshiba assumes no liability for any damage in such case. The current rating for the computer is 4.0 amperes.

Connect the power cord to the AC adaptor.

Connecting the power cord to the AC adaptor

Connect the AC adaptor’s DC output plug to the

the back of the computer.

Power and Power-Up Modes

DC IN

input port on

Connecting the adaptor to the computer

Plug the power cord into a live wall outlet. The

indicators on the front of the computer should glow.

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Battery

and

DC IN

Opening the display

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

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

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

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

Turning on the power

Opening the display

This section describes how to turn on the power.

After you turn on the power for the first time, do not turn it off until you

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have set up the operating system.

Make sure the diskette drive is empty. If a diskette is in the drive, press

the eject button and remove the diskette. Slide the power button lock to the left to unlock the power button.

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

Turning on the power

Starting up for the first time

When you first turn on the power, the computer’s initial screen is the Microsoft Windows 98 Startup Screen Logo. Follow the on-screen directions for each screen. During setup, you can click the return to the previous screen.

Be sure to read the carefully.

Be sure to read the License Agreement carefully.

Windows End User License Agreement

Turning off the power

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

Shut Down mode (Boot mode)

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

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

Make sure all disk activity has stopped, then remove the

CD/DVD-ROM or diskette.

Back

button to

display

Make sure the

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

Click

Shut down

Turn off the power to any peripheral devices.

Generally, it is a good idea to use the Windows Shut Down menu rather than the power button to turn off the computer.

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

Built-in HDD

Start

and click the

and click

Diskette/DVD-ROM drive

and

Shut Down

Yes

. From the

button.

Shut Down

indicators are

menu select

Hibernation mode

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

While entering hibernation mode, the computer saves the contents of memory to the HDD. Data will be lost if you remove the battery or disconnect the AC adaptor before the save is completed. Wait for the

Built-in HDD

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

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.

Benefits of hibernation

The hibernation feature provides the following benefits:

Saves data to the hard disk when the computer automatically shuts

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down because of a low battery.

If the hibernation mode is not enabled in the Hibernate window of Power Management Properties in Windows 98, the computer will shut

down in becomes depleted while the computer is in Standby mode, the data held in RAM will be lost.

indicator to go out.

Standby mode

when the battery gets low. If battery power

You can return to your previous working environment immediately



when you turn on the computer. You can use the panel power off feature.



Starting Hibernation

To enter Hibernation mode, follow the steps below.

Click

The computer will also enter Hibernate mode automatically when you:

Press the power button.



Close the lid.



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Start Hibernate

First, however, make the appropriate settings according to the steps below.

Open the Windows

1. Management

Select the

support

Go back to the

icon. Select

System Power Mode

Enable the desired Hibernation settings for pressing the power button

and closing the lid.

Hibernate

check box.

Power Properties

Control Panel

icon.

window and select the

Control Panel

, click the

window.

and double-click the

Enable Hibernate

and double-click the

Details

button and open the

Power

Power Saver

Data save in hibernation mode

When you turn off the power in hibernation mode, the computer takes a moment to save current memory data to the hard disk. During this time, the

Built-in HDD

displayed.

After you turn off the computer and memory is saved to the hard disk, turn off the power to any peripheral devices.

indicator will light and the following window will be

The hibernation window

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

Standby mode

In standby mode the power remains on, but the CPU and all other devices are in sleep mode.

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

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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.

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

Benefits of standby

The standby feature provides the following benefits:

Restores the previous working environment more rapidly than does



hibernation. Saves power by shutting down the system when the computer receives



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

You can use the panel power off feature.



Executing standby

You can enter standby mode in one of three ways:

Select from the

select

Stand by

Close the display panel. This feature must be enabled. To start this

program, go to the Windows Control Panel and double-click the Power Saver icon.

Press the power button. This feature must be enabled. To start this

program, go to the Windows Control Panel and double-click the Power Saver icon.

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

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

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

Shut Down

and click OK.

menu. Click

Start

, click

Shut Down

Standby limitations

Standby will not function under the following conditions:

Power is turned back on immediately after shutting down.



Memory circuits are exposed to static electricity or electrical noise.



The battery is removed while the computer is not connected to an AC



power source.

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Restarting the computer

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

You change certain computer settings.



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



commands.

There are four ways to reset the computer system:

Select

Restart

If the computer is already on, press If you’re experiencing a problem with a software application and the

computer does not accept keyboard input, press the reset button. Turn the power off, wait 10 to 15 seconds, then turn the power on

again by pressing the power button. (This method works only when the computer is in Boot mode.)

from the Windows

Shut Down

Restoring the preinstalled software

If preinstalled files are damaged, use the Product Recovery CD-ROM or the Toshiba Tools & Utilities CD-ROM to restore them.

Restoring the complete system

To restore the operating system and all preinstalled software, follow the steps below.

When you reinstall the Windows operating system, the hard disk will be reformatted and all data will be lost. Make sure you have a backup copy of your data, before you perform a complete system recovery.

menu in the

Ctrl + Alt + Del

box.

Start

Load the Product Recovery CD-ROM in the drive and turn off the

computer’s power. Hold down the C key and turn on the power. When

Tomorrow TOSHIBA

Follow the on-screen instructions.

After recovery is complete, remove the Product Recovery CD.

Press

Ctrl + Alt + Del

user’s manual for Windows’ setup instructions.

appears, release the C key.

to restart the system. Refer to your Microsoft

In Touch with

Restoring Toshiba utilities and drivers

If Windows is working properly, individual drivers or applications can be separately restored. Use the Tools & Utilities CD-ROM according to instructions in the booklet contained in the CD box to reinstall Toshiba utilities and drivers.

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Chapter 4

Operating Basics

This chapter gives information on basic operations including using AccuPoint II and using the DVD-ROM drive. It also provides tips on caring for your computer and on heat dispersal.

Using AccuPoint II

To use the AccuPoint II, simply push it with your finger tip in the direction you want to move the on-screen pointer.

ACCUPOINT II

SCROLL BUTTONS

ACCUPOINT II CONTROL BUTTONS

AccuPoint II, control buttons and Scroll buttons

Two large buttons below the keyboard are used like the buttons on a mouse pointer. Press a button to select a menu item or to manipulate text or graphics designated by the pointer.

The smaller buttons can be used to scroll windows. The left button scrolls up, and the right button scrolls down.

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AccuPoint II precautions

Under certain conditions, the on-screen pointer may travel contrary to AccuPoint II operation or an error message may appear. For example, if

You touch the AccuPoint II during power-up.



You apply constant, soft pressure to the AccuPoint II.



There is a sudden temperature change.



Strong stress is applied to the AccuPoint II.



If an error message appears, reboot the computer. If an error message does not appear, wait a moment for the pointer to stop, then continue operation.

Replacing the cap

The AccuPoint II cap is an expendable item that should be replaced after prolonged use. There are spare AccuPoint II caps supplied with the computer.

To remove the AccuPoint II cap, firmly grasp the cap and pull it straight

up.

ACCUPOINT II CAP

PEG

Removing the AccuPoint II cap

Position a new cap on the peg and press it into place.

The peg is square, so be careful to align the cap’s square hole with the peg.

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Using the DVD-ROM drive

The full-size drive provides high-performance execution of CD-ROM or DVD-ROM-based programs. You can run either 12 cm (4.72") or 8 cm (3.15") CD/DVDs without an adaptor. An ATAPI interface controller is used for DVD-ROM operation. When the computer is accessing a CD/DVD, an LED on the drive glows and the glows. It runs DVD-ROMs at maximum eight-speed and CD-ROMs at maximum 24-speed.

Loading discs

To load CD/DVDs, follow the steps below and refer to the accompanying figures.

a. When the power is on, press the DVD-ROM eject button to open

the drawer slightly.

Diskette/DVD-ROM drive

indicator

Pressing the DVD-ROM eject button

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b. Pressing the eject button will not open the drawer when the

DVD-ROM drive’s power is off. If the power is off, you can open the drawer by inserting a slender object (about 1.5 cm) such as a straightened paper clip into the eject hole just to the right of the eject button.

15mm

Manual release with the eject hole

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

Pulling the drawer open

Ø 1.0mm

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

Inserting a CD/DVD

Be careful not to touch the lens or the area around it. Doing so could cause the drive to malfunction.

Press gently at the centre of the CD/DVD until you feel it click into place.

The CD/DVD should lie below the top of the spindle, flush with the spindle base.

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Push the centre of the drawer to close it. Press gently until it locks into

place.

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

Removing discs

To remove the CD/DVD, follow the steps below and refer to the following illustration.

Closing the DVD-ROM drawer

Do not press the eject button while the computer is accessing the

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DVD-ROM drive. Wait for the before you open the drawer. Also, if the CD/DVD is spinning when you open the drawer, wait for it to stop before you remove it.

To pop the drawer partially open, press the eject button. Gently pull the

drawer out until it is fully opened.

When the drawer pops open slightly, wait a moment to make sure the CD/DVD has stopped spinning before pulling the drawer fully open.

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

Diskette/DVD-ROM drive

indicator to go out

Disk care

The disk extends slightly over the sides of the drawer so you can grasp

it. Hold the disk gently and lift it out.

Removing a CD/DVD

Push the centre of the drawer to close it. Press gently until it locks into

place.

This section provides tips on protecting data stored on your CDs/DVDs and diskettes.

CDs/DVDs

Handle your CDs/DVDs with care. The following simple precautions will increase the lifetime of your CDs/DVDs and protect the data stored on them:

Store your CDs/DVDs in the container they came in to protect them

and keep them clean. Do not bend the CD/DVD.

Do not write on, apply a sticker to, or otherwise mar the surface of the

CD/DVD that contains data. Hold the CD/DVD by its outside edge or the edge on the centre hole.

Fingerprints on the surface may prevent the drive from properly reading data.

Do not expose to direct sunlight, extreme heat or cold. Do not place

heavy objects on your CDs/DVDs. If your CDs/DVDs become dusty or dirty, wipe them with a clean dry

cloth. Wipe from the centre out, do not wipe in a circular direction around the CD/DVD. If necessary, use a cloth dampened in water or a neutral cleaner. Do not use benzine, thinner or similar cleaner.

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Diskettes

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

Store your diskettes in the container they came in to protect them and

keep them clean. If a diskette is dirty, do not use cleaning fluid. Clean it with a soft damp cloth.

Do not slide back the diskette’s protective metal covering or touch the

diskette’s magnetic surface. Fingerprints may prevent the diskette drive from reading data from the diskette.

Data may be lost if the diskette is twisted; bent; or exposed to direct

sunlight, extreme heat or cold. Do not place heavy objects on your diskettes.

Do not eat, smoke, or use erasers near your diskettes. Foreign

particles inside the diskette’s jacket can damage the magnetic surface. Magnetic energy can destroy the data on your diskettes. Keep your

diskettes away from speakers, radios, television sets and other sources of magnetic fields.

International modem

This section describes how to connect and disconnect the International modem to and from a telephone jack. Refer to your online International Modem User’s Guide for details on operation of your modem.

When you use the International modem, be sure to connect a ground cable to the frame ground terminal and to a metal object suitable for grounding.

The International modem does not support voice functions. Data and fax functions are supported.

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

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

damage the modem.

Connecting

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

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

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

Connecting the international modem

Disconnecting

To disconnect the international modem cable, follow the steps below.

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

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

Cleaning the computer

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

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



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

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



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

Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer or let liquid run into any part of it.

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Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to clean the computer.

Moving the computer

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

Make sure all disk activity has ended before moving the computer.



Check the the computer.

If a diskette is in the diskette drive, remove it.



If a CD/DVD-ROM is in the DVD-ROM drive, remove it. Also make sure



the DVD-ROM drawer is securely closed. Turn off the power to the computer.



Disconnect the AC adaptor and all peripherals before moving the



computer. Close the display. Do not pick up the computer by its display panel or



back (where the interface ports are located). Close all port covers.



Set the power button lock to the lock position.



Use a carrying case when transporting the computer.



Built-in HDD

Heat dispersal

Power Save Mode

and

Diskette/DVD-ROM drive

window in Power Saver.

indicators on

Fan

item

If the CPU temperature reaches an unacceptably high level with either

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setting, the system automatically shuts down to prevent damage. Data in memory will be lost.

Chapter 5

The Keyboard

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

The number of keys on your keyboard depends on which country’s keyboard layout your computer is configured with. Keyboards for numerous languages are available. These optional international keyboard layouts are illustrated in Appendix D,

There are five types of keys: typewriter keys, keypad overlay, function keys, soft keys and cursor control keys. The typewriter keys and keypad control keys are grey. The other keys are dark grey.

Typewriter keys

The typewriter keys produce the upper- and lower-case letters, numbers, punctuation marks, and special symbols that appear on the screen.

There are some differences, however, between using a typewriter and using a computer keyboard:

Letters and numbers produced in computer text vary in width. Spaces,



which are created by a "space character," may also vary depending on line justification and other factors.

The lowercase l (el) and the number 1 (one) are not interchangeable



on computers as they are on a typewriter. The uppercase O (oh) and the 0 (zero) are not interchangeable.



The



Caps Lock

uppercase while the shift lock on a typewriter places all keys in the shifted position.

The the same function as their typewriter counterparts but also have special computer functions.

Shift

keys, the

Keyboard Layouts

function key locks only the alphabetic characters in

key, and the

Tab

(backspace) key perform

BkSp

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F1…F12 function keys

The function keys, not to be confused with Fn, are the 12 keys at the top of your keyboard. These keys are dark grey, but function differently from the other grey keys.

F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F9 F10

F1 through F12 are called function keys because they execute programmed functions when pressed. Used in combination with the Fn key, keys marked with icons execute specific functions on the computer. See the section Soft keys: Fn key combinations in this chapter . The function executed by individual keys depends on the software you are using.

Soft Keys: Alt Gr Key Combinations

Alt Gr

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

The euro symbol

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

F11 F12

You may need to update the fonts on your printer to be able to print the

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Euro symbol properly.

Soft keys: Fn key combinations

The Fn (function) is unique to Toshiba computers and is used in combination with other keys to form soft keys. Soft keys are key combinations that enable, disable or configure specific features.

Some software may disable or interfere with soft-key operations.

Emulating keys on enhanced keyboard

Esc

F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F9 F10 F11 F12

Tab

CapsLock

Shift

Ctrl

The keyboard is designed to provide all the features of the 101-key enhanced keyboard, shown above. The 101/102-key enhanced keyboard has a numeric keypad and scroll lock key. It also has additional

Ctrl

and has fewer keys, some of the enhanced keyboard functions must be simulated using two keys instead of one on the larger keyboard.

Your software may require you to use keys that the keyboard does not have. Pressing the enhanced keyboard’s functions.

! 1

QW RTYU IOP

$4%

ASDFGHJ KL

Alt

CXZB

(9 )

A 101-key enhanced keyboard layout

keys to the right of the main keyboard. Since the keyboard is smaller

key and one of the following keys simulates the

Pause

PrtSc

Scroll

SysReg

Break

lock

Bk Sp

Ins

{[}

]

Enter

;

> .

Shift

Alt

Ctrl

Home

Del

End

Num Lock

7 Home

1 End

0 Ins

Enter

8 9

PgUp

3 PgDn

* .

654

. Del

Enter

and

PgUp

PgDn

Press Fn +

F10

or Fn +

to access the integrated keypad. When activated,

F11

the grey keys with light grey marking on the bottom edge become numeric keypad keys (Fn + 11) or cursor control keys (Fn +

). Refer to the Keypad

F10

overlay section in this chapter for more information on how to operate these keys. The power on default for both settings is off.

F12

Press

Fn + F12 (ScrLock)

to lock the cursor on a specific line. The power

on default is off.

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Enter

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

Ctrl

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

Hotkeys

Hotkeys (Fn + a function or Esc key) let you enable or disable certain features of the computers.

Display Brightness: Pressing Fn + Esc changes the Display Brightness menu. When you press these hotkeys, the current setting will be displayed in a window. Continue holding down Fn and press Esc again to change the setting. You can also change this setting through the Monitor brightness item of the Power Save Mode tab in Power Saver.

Instant security: Press Fn + F1 to lock the keyboard and blank the screen to prevent others from accessing your data. To restore the screen and original settings, enter the password. If no password is set, press Enter or F1.

Power save mode: Pressing Fn + F2 changes the Power save mode. When you press these hotkeys, the current setting will be displayed in a

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

Esc

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Power up mode:

Pressing

Fn + F3

changes the power up mode. When you press these hotkeys, the current setting will be displayed in a window. Continue holding down Fn and press F3 again to change the setting. Use the

When I press the power button

feature of

System Power Mode

tab in Power Saver. This function changes the power up mode only when you start the computer by pressing the power button.

Alarm volume:

Press

Fn + F4

or high. The first time you press holding down

and press

to adjust the alarm volume to off, low, medium

Fn + F4

again to change the setting. A beep sounds to

the volume is set to off. Continue

let you know the current alarm volume. The volume at power on depends on the latest setting. See Chapter 7,

Setup and Password Security

Display selection:

Pressing

Fn + F5

changes the active display device. As indicated in the table below, the changes depend on the computer’s display type, current setting and whether you have an external monitor connected.

LCD only

LCD/CRT



CRT only



LCD/TV



TV only



(back to LCD only)



The LCD/TV setting can be selected only when the computer is in dual controller mode.

To set this mode, follow the steps below.

• Click Start, point to Settings and click Control Panel.

• Double-click the

Display

• Click the Settings tab and click the

• Click the

Dual controller

S3 DuoView+

icon to open the Display Properties window.

Advanced

button.

tab and in the Controller Options box, select

If a television is connected to the computer, set the TV type in the Display Properties window.

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Windows 98 special keys

The keyboard provides two keys that have special functions in Windows 98: one activates the function as the secondary mouse button.

This key activates the Windows 98

This key has the same function as the secondary mouse button.

Emulating Fn key on external keyboard

The attached to the computer, you can execute emulating the

Ctrl

and Password Security

key is only on Toshiba keyboards. If you use an external keyboard

key. For example, you might hold down

then press

to change the power up mode. See Chapter 7,

, for details on setting the

Keypad overlay

Your computer’s keyboard does not have an independent numeric keypad, but its numeric keypad overlay functions like one.

The keys in the centre of the keyboard with light grey letters make up the numeric keypad overlay. The overlay provides the same functions as the numeric keypad on the 101/102-key enhanced keyboard in the next illustration.

menu and the other has the same

Start

menu.

Start

key combinations by

key equivalent.

left Shift

left

Setup

Turning on the overlays

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

Arrow mode

To turn on the Arrow mode, press Now try cursor and page control using the keys shown in the following illustration. Press

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Fn + F10

Fn + F10 (Arrow mode

again to turn off the overlay.

icon lights).

Numeric mode

To turn on the Numeric mode, press

Fn + F11 (Numeric mode

lights). Now try numeric data entry using the keys in the following illustration. Press

Fn + F11

again to turn off the overlay.

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Home PgUp

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End PgDn

: ;

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Ins

: ;

? /

Prt Sc

Sys Req

+ =

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Del

Esc

F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F9 F10

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Caps Lock

Shift

Alt AltCtrl

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∗

Home PgUp

456

123

End PgDn

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Ins Del

F11 F12

The numeric keypad overlay

Temporarily using normal keyboard (overlay on)

While using the overlay, you can temporarily access the normal keyboard without turning off the overlay:

Hold

were off. Type upper-case characters by holding

character key. Release Fn to continue using the overlay.

and press any other key. All keys will operate as if the overlay

Fn + Shift

and pressing a

Enter

Pause

Break

BkSp

Home

PgUp

PgDn

EndShift

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Temporarily using overlay (overlay off)

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

Press and hold down Fn.

Check the keyboard indicators. Pressing

used overlay. If the overlay for numeric entry. If the use it for cursor and page control.

Release

Numeric mode

to return to normal keyboard operation.

Temporarily changing modes

If the computer is in

by pressing a shift key.

mode

If the computer is in

by pressing a shift key.

mode

Numeric mode

Arrow mode

Generating ASCII characters

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

With the overlay on:

Hold down

Using the overlay keys, type the ASCII code.

Release

With the overlay off:

Hold

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

Alt

Using the overlay keys, type the ASCII code. Release

screen.

Alt

, and the ASCII character appears on the display screen.

Alt

+ Fn.

+ Fn, and the ASCII character appears on the display

Alt

indicator lights, you can use the

Arrow mode

, you can switch temporarily to

indicator lights, you can

turns on the most recently

Arrow

Numeric

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Chapter 6

Power and Power-Up Modes

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

Power conditions

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

Table 6-1 Power conditions

Power on Power off (no operation)

AC adaptor connected

Battery fully charged

Battery partially charged or no charge

No battery installed

• Operates

• Trickle charge

• LED:

• Operates

• Quick charge

• LED:

• Operates

• No charge

• LED:

Battery DC IN

• Trickle charge

• LED:

green

• Quick charge

• LED:

orange

green

• No charge

• LED:

off

green

Battery DC IN

green

orange

green

off

green

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AC adaptor not connected

Battery charge is above low battery trigger point

Battery charge is below low battery trigger point

Battery charge exhausted

No Battery installed

Hibernate must be enabled in the Hibernate window of the Power Management Properties. Otherwise, the computer will shut down in Boot mode.

Power indicators

Power on Power off (no operation)

• Operates

• LED:

• Operates

• Alarm sounds

• LED:

Computer goes into hibernate mode and shuts down*

• No operation

• LED:

Battery DC IN

Battery

orange

DC IN

Battery DC IN

off

flashes

off

—

As shown in the above table, the the system indicator panel alert you to the computer’s operating capability and battery charge status.

Battery, DC IN

and

Power

indicators on

Battery indicator

Check the following indicator lights indicate the battery status:

Flashing orange

Orange

Green

No light

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Battery

indicator to determine the status of the battery. The

The battery charge is low. The AC adaptor must be connected to recharge the battery.

Indicates the AC adaptor is connected and charging the battery.

Indicates the AC adaptor is connected and the battery is fully charged.

Under any other conditions, the indicator does not light.

DC IN indicator

Check the AC adaptor.

DC IN

indicator to determine the power status from the

Green

Flashing orange

No light

Power indicator

Check the computer.

Green

Orange

No light

Power

Indicates the AC adaptor is connected and supplying proper power to the computer.

Indicates a problem with the power supply or overheating of the CPU. Plug the AC adaptor into another outlet. If the indicator still flashes, there could be a problem with the internal converter or the internal temperature is too high. Let the computer cool to room temperature. If it still does not operate properly, see your dealer.

Under any other conditions, the indicator does not light.

indicator to determine the overall power status of the

Indicates power is being supplied to the computer and the computer is turned on.

Indicates power is being supplied to the computer while the computer is in Standby mode.

Under any other conditions, the indicator does not light.

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Battery types

The computer has two types of batteries:

Battery pack



Real Time Clock (RTC) battery

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Battery pack

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

Before you remove the battery pack, set the computer to Hibernation mode or save your data and shut down the computer. Do not change the battery pack while the AC adaptor is connected.

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

Do not remove the battery pack while the computer is in Data is stored in RAM, so if the computer loses power it will be lost. It is a good idea to save your data before shutting down the computer in Standby mode.

Real Time Clock battery

The Real Time Clock (RTC) battery provides power for the internal real time clock and calendar. It also maintains the system configuration.

If the RTC battery becomes completely discharged, the system loses this data and the real time clock and calendar stop working. The following message appears when you turn on the power:

Standby mode

**** Bad RTC battery ****

**** Bad Check sum (CMOS) ****

Check system. Then press [F1] key.

The computer’s RTC battery is a nickel metal hydride (NiMH) battery and

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should be replaced only by your dealer or by a Toshiba service representative. The battery can explode if not properly replaced, used, handled or disposed of. Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations.

Care and use of the battery pack

The battery pack is a vital component of portable computing. Taking proper care of it will help assure longer operating time on battery power as well as a longer life for your battery pack. Follow the instructions in this section carefully to assure safe operation and maximum performance.

Safety precautions

Be very careful not to short-circuit the battery pack. Contacting both

terminals with a metal object can cause injury, fire or damage to the battery pack.

Do not overcharge, reverse charge, mutilate or disassemble the

battery. Any one of those actions could release toxic materials, hydrogen and/or oxygen or other electrolytic substances or cause an increase in the battery’s surface temperature.

Do not expose the battery pack to fire; the battery pack could explode.

Battery packs contain toxic substances. Do not dispose of them with

ordinary trash. Dispose of battery packs only in accordance with local ordinances. Always cover the metal terminals with insulating tape to avoid short circuits.

If the battery has leaked or been vented, it should be replaced

immediately. Use protective gloves when handling a damaged battery. When it becomes necessary to replace the battery, it must be replaced

only by an identical battery from the same manufacturer. Do not expose the battery pack terminals to any metal object other

than the computer contacts. Wrap it or place it in a plastic bag when transporting it.

When you install the battery pack, you should hear a click when it is

seated properly. Charge the battery pack only in the computer or in a battery charger

designated as an approved option. Reverse polarity should be avoided with all batteries. The battery is

10.

designed so that it cannot be installed in reverse polarity.

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Charging the batteries

When the power in the battery pack becomes low, the flashes orange indicating that only a few minutes of battery power remain. If you continue to use the computer while the computer enables Hibernation mode (so you don’t lose data) and automatically turns off.

The computer enters Hibernate mode only if Hibernation is enabled in the Hibernate window of Power Management Properties.

You must recharge a battery pack when it becomes discharged.

Procedures

To recharge a battery pack while it is installed in the computer, connect the AC adaptor to the DC IN socket and plug the other end into a working outlet.

The

Battery

Use only the computer connected to an AC power source or the optional Toshiba Battery charger to charge the battery pack. Do not attempt to charge the battery pack with any other charger.

indicator glows orange when the battery is being charged.

Time

The following table shows the time required to fully charge a discharged battery.

Battery type Power on Power off

Battery 4 to 10 or longer about 2.5 RTC battery 48 Doesn't charge

Battery

Charging time (hours)

indicator flashes, the

indicator

The charging time when the computer is on is affected by ambient temperature, the temperature of the computer and how you use the computer. If you make heavy use of external devices, for example, the battery might scarcely charge at all during operation. Refer also to the section

Maximising battery operating time.

Battery charging notice

The battery may not charge right away under the following conditions:

The battery is extremely hot or cold. If the battery is extremely hot, it

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might not charge at all. To ensure the battery charges to its full capacity, charge the battery at room temperature of 10° to 30°C (50° to 88°F).

The battery is nearly completely discharged. Leave the AC adaptor

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connected for a few minutes and the battery should begin charging.

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Monitoring battery capacity

Remaining battery power can be monitored in the window in Power Saver.

Wait at least 16 seconds after turning on the computer before trying to monitor the remaining operating time. The computer needs this time to check the battery’s remaining capacity and to calculate the remaining operating time, based on the current power consumption rate and remaining battery capacity. The actual remaining operating time may differ slightly from the calculated time.

With repeated discharges and recharges, the battery’s capacity will gradually decrease. Therefore, an often used, older battery will not operate for as long as a new battery even when both are fully charged. In this case, the Power Saver utility will indicate a 100% charge for both the old and new battery, but the displayed estimated time remaining will be shorter for the older battery.

Maximising battery operating time

A battery’s usefulness depends on how long it can supply power on a single charge.

How long the charge lasts in a battery depends on:

How you configure the computer (for example, whether you enable

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battery-power saving options). The computer provides a battery save mode, which can be set in Power Saver, to conserve battery power. This mode has the following options:

Processor speed (Processing Speed)

•

Turn off monitor (Display Auto Off)

•

Turn off hard disks (HDD Auto Off)

•

System standby (System Auto Off)

•

Monitor brightness (LCD brightness)

•

How often and how long you use the hard disk, DVD-ROM and the

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diskette drive. How much charge the battery contained to begin with.

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How you use optional devices, such as a PC card, to which the battery

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supplies power. Where you store your programs and data.

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Closing the display when you are not using the keyboard saves power.

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Operating time decreases at low temperatures.

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The condition of the battery terminals. Make sure the battery terminals

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stay clean by wiping them with a clean dry cloth before installing the battery pack.

Power Save Modes

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Retaining data with power off

When you turn off your computer with fully charged batteries, the batteries retain data for the following approximate time periods:

Battery pack

RTC battery

4 to 5 days

1 month

Extending battery life

To maximise the life of your battery pack:

If you have extra battery packs, rotate their use.

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If you will not be using the system for an extended period, remove the

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battery pack. Store spare battery packs in a cool dry place out of direct sunlight.

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Replacing the battery pack

When the battery pack reaches the end of its operating life you will need to install a new one. The life of the battery pack is generally about 500 recharges. If the recharging the battery, the battery pack needs to be replaced.

You might also replace a discharged battery pack with a charged spare when you are operating your computer away from an AC power source. This section explains how to remove and install the battery pack.

Battery

Removing the battery pack

To replace a discharged battery, follow the steps below. Refer to Chapter 2,

When handling battery packs, be careful not to short circuit the terminals. Also do not drop, hit or otherwise apply impact; do not scratch or break the casing and do not twist or bend the battery pack.

The Grand Tour

indicator flashes orange shortly after fully

, for component locations.

Standby mode

Save your work.

Turn the computer’s power off. Make sure the

Remove all cables connected to the computer.

Turn the computer upside down.

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Power

indicator is off.

Slide the battery latch to the right, then pull the battery cover slightly

forward and lift it out.

Releasing the battery cover

Lay the battery cover upside down. Push the latches to the outside and

lift out the battery pack.

Removing the battery pack

For environmental reasons, do not throw away a spent battery pack.

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Please return spent battery packs to your Toshiba dealer.

Installing the battery pack

To install a battery, follow the steps below.

Turn the computer’s power off.

Disconnect all cables connected to the computer.

Hold the battery so that the label faces down and the connectors on

the battery face the connectors on the computer. Lay the battery in the cover and make sure it is secured by the latches.

Inserting the battery pack

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Make sure the battery latch is set to the open position, then align the

back edge of the cover with the icon and gently press down and back. Slide the battery latch into place to secure the battery pack.

Securing the battery cover

Starting the computer by password

If you registered a password as supervisor or user, you must enter it to start the computer. If you forget your user password, use the password service diskette. For more information about how to set a password and make a password service diskette, refer to the Password security section in Chapter 7,

Setup and Password Security

Normal startup

To start up the computer with the password, follow these steps:

Turn on the power as described in Chapter 3,

following message appears:

Password =

At this point, the hotkeys

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after you enter the password. Hotkeys

Fn + F1

do not work. They will function

Fn + Esc

Getting Started,

also do not work.

and the

Enter the password.

Press

Enter

Valid password entered, system is now

starting up.

. The computer displays the message below while it starts up.

If you have set a password and the computer starts up by Windows Scheduled Tasks when instant security function enabled. The displayed; however, you must enter the password to use the computer.

If you enter the password incorrectly, a buzzer sounds.

If you enter the password incorrectly three times in a row, the computer shuts off. In this case, you must turn the computer back on to retry password entry.

Startup in standby mode

If you start up the computer in Standby mode, the system will not automatically prompt for your user or supervisor password, even if one is set. You can set a password in Windows for this purpose.

Follow the steps below.

Click

Double-click the

window. Double-click a mode (Full Power, Long Life, Normal or High Power).

Click the

when the computer goes off Standby."

Close the

Click the

Click the Change Passwords tab.

Click the button "Change Windows Password . . ."

Set your password and click OK.

Repeat from step 3 for any other modes you need the feature in.

10.

, point to Settings and click

Start

System Power Mode

Power save mode

Passwords

Hibernation

Power Saver

icon to open the

is on, the computer will start with the

password =

Control panel

icon to open the

tab and check

windows.

Password Properties

message is not

Power Save Mode

"Prompt for password

window.

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Startup with password service diskette

The following steps describe how to use a password service diskette to start the computer if you’ve forgotten the user’s password. If you did not make a password service diskette, contact your dealer.

Insert the password service diskette in the drive. See the Password

security section in Chapter 7, on how to create a password service diskette.

When you press

message appears.

Set Password Again? (Y/N)

Press Y to run the TSETUP program and set a new password. Press N to restart the computer.

The password service diskette must be inserted in drive A, otherwise the display will return to drive A and the message still appears, the password service diskette is faulty. In this case, contact your dealer.

The password service diskette will not work in Hibernation or Standby modes. In Hibernation mode, press the backspace button when you turn on the power. The computer will start in Hibernation mode will be lost.

, the password will be deleted and the following

Enter

Password =

Power-up modes

Setup and Password Security,

. If you have inserted the diskette in

Boot mode

. Data saved in

for details

The computer has the following power-up modes:

Boot: Computer shuts down without saving data. Always save your

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work before you turn the computer off in boot mode. Hibernation: Data in memory is saved to the hard disk.

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Standby (Windows 98 only): Power remains on, saving data in RAM,

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but the CPU and all other devices enter sleep mode.

Refer also to the sections in Chapter 3, Getting Started.

Turning on the power

Turning off the power

and

Windows utilities

You can set any of the modes above in Windows Power Management Properties and in the Power Saver Utility.

Hotkeys

You can use hotkeys

Keyboard,

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for details.

Fn + F3

to set the power-up modes. See Chapter 5,

Panel power off

You can set up your computer (Windows 98 only) so that power turns off automatically when you close the display panel.

When you open the panel, power turns on in Standby mode or Hibernation mode, but not in boot mode.

If the panel power off function is enabled and you use Stand by in the Windows Shut down menu , do not close the display until the Stand by or Hibernation function is completed.

System Auto Off

This feature turns the system off automatically if it is not used for a set duration. The system shuts down in Stand by mode.

Auto power on

This feature lets you set a time for the system to turn on automatically. Use

Scheduled Tasks

in Windows 98.

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Chapter 7

TSETUP and Passwords

This chapter explains how to use the TSETUP utility to configure your computer in an MS-DOS environment and how to set security passwords. When you configure the computer with TSETUP, the computer stores your selected values in memory that is backed up by the internal battery powered Real Time Clock (RTC).

If the RTC battery fully discharges, configuration data is lost. A checksum

TSETUP

error is displayed when you start the computer and the system configuration returns to default values. To charge the RTC battery, connect the AC adaptor and turn on the computer’s power. The RTC battery does not charge when the computer is turned off.

TSETUP is an MS-DOS-based program that provides similar functions to Hardware Setup and Power Saver Utility. Settings for HDD Mode and LCD Display Stretch (both explained in this chapter), cannot be made in Hardware Setup. The SYSTEM SETUP screen is displayed when you execute the file TSETUP.EXE, which is stored in the Windows subdirectory on your hard disk.

If the supervisor password is set and you log onto the computer with the

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user password, you cannot access the TSETUP program.

Executing TSETUP

Select

The TSETUP screen is divided into two pages SYSTEM SETUP (1/2)

MEMORY Total = 65536 KB

PASSWORD Not Registered

BATTERY Battery Save Mode = Full Power

PERIPHERAL Pointing Devices = Auto-Selected Ext Keyboard "Fn" = Disabled USB Legacy Emulation = Disabled Parallel Port Mode = ECP Hard Disk Mode = Enhanced IDE (Normal)

CONFIGURATION Device Config. = All Devices

I/O PORTS Serial = COM1(3F8H/IRQ4) Built-in Modem = COM2(2F8H) Parallel = LPT1(378H/IRQ7/CH3)

PCI BUS PCI BUS = IRQ11

 : €Select items Space, BkSp: Change values PgDn, PgUp: Change pages

Esc: Exit without saving Home: Set default values End: Save changes and Exit

Restart (the computer) in MS-DOS mode?

Shut Down

After the computer reboots in MS-DOS, type

window.

TSETUP

TSETUP displays the SYSTEM SETUP screen.

and SYSTEM SETUP (2/2).

SYSTEM SETUP (1/2) ACPI BIOS version = x.xx

SYSTEM SETUP (2/2) ACPI BIOS version = x.xx

The system setup screen

BOOT PRIORITY Boot Priority = FDD→HDD→CD-ROM Power On Boot Select = Enabled

DISPLAY Power On Display = Auto-Selected LCD Display Stretch = Disabled TV Config.

OTHERS CPU Cache = Enabled Level 2 Cache = Enabled Processor Serial Number = Disabled Dynamic CPU Frequency mode = Dynamically switchable Auto Power On = Disabled Alarm Volume = High System Beep = Enabled CD Power SW Mode = CD Play

PC CARD Controller Mode = Auto-Selected

DRIVES I/O HDD = Primary IDE(1F0H/IRQ14) CD-ROM = Secondary IDE(170H/IRQ15)

FLOPPY DISK I/O Floppy Disk = (3F2H/IRQ6/CH2)

and press

from the

Enter

Changing values in the TSETUP menu

Press ← and → to move between the two columns. Press ↑ and ↓ to

move between items in a column. Press either the space bar or

Press

PgUp

to change pages.

PgDn

On either page, you can go directly to a specific group by pressing the first

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letter (highlighted) of the group’s name. For example, press B to go to the

Battery

group.

to change the value.

BkSp

Accepting changes and exiting SYSTEM SETUP

Press

If the changed item does not require the system to reboot, the following

message is displayed:

If the changed item requires the system to reboot, the following

message is displayed:

To make other changes, press N. Repeat the steps above.

To accept the changes, press Y.

to accept the changes you made.

End

Are you sure? (Y/N)

The changes you made will cause the system to

reboot.

You can press asks you to confirm that you don’t want to save your changes.

Default configuration

When you access TSETUP, the current configuration is displayed.

To show the default configuration, press

To accept the default settings, press

When you execute the default setting, the following settings are not changed:

• Hard Disk Mode

• Password

• Write Policy

TSETUP options

The SYSTEM SETUP screen is divided into functionally related groups. This section describes each group and its options.

Most functions described in this section can also be changed using Toshiba’s Hardware Setup or Power Saver Utility in Windows. The I/O port, IRQ and DMA channel are set in Windows 98 Device Manager.

Esc

to quit at any time without saving changes. TSETUP

Home

and then press Y.

End

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First page of TSETUP

Memory

This group displays the system’s total memory.

Password

This option allows you to set or reset the user password for power on and instant security.

Battery

Registered

Not Registered

If the supervisor password has been registered, it must be entered to access this and other TSETUP functions as well as Hardware Setup.

For details on setting the password, refer to the Password security section later in this chapter.

These options let you set battery save functions for optimum performance or battery power conservation.

The user password has been registered.

The user password has not been registered.

Battery Save Mode

This option is used to select

Setting

These settings are for the MS-DOS environment only. When you use Windows, settings made in Power Saver will be used.

of the

BATTERY SAVE OPTIONS

Full Power, Low Power

User

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Full power

The following shows full power settings. (Default)

BATTERY SAVE OPTIONS

Processing Speed = High CPU Sleep Mode = Enabled Display Auto Off = 30Min. HDD Auto Off = 30Min. LCD Brightness = Super-Bright or Bright* Cooling Method = Performance

* Displays Super-Bright when the AC adaptor is connected and Bright when using battery power.

Low Power

User Setting

The following shows low power settings:

BATTERY SAVE OPTIONS

Processing Speed = Low CPU Sleep Mode = Enabled Display Auto Off = 03Min. HDD Auto Off = 03Min. LCD Brightness = Bright or Semi-Bright* Cooling Method = Quiet

* Displays Bright when the AC adaptor is connected and Semi-Bright when using battery power.

This option, allows you to set the battery save parameters on the sub-window,

OPTIONS

. When you select this option, the

automatic setting feature (

) is disabled and the user-preferred

Power

BATTERY SAVE

Full Power

Low

parameters become effective.

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Peripheral

This group of options determines how a number of internal and external devices work with your computer.

Pointing Devices

Use this option to enable or disable the AccuPoint II when a PS/2 mouse is connected to the computer.

This option lets you select

Auto-Selected

and

Simultaneous

Auto-Selected

Simultaneous

The Simultaneous feature might not work with some PS/2 mouses.

If a PS/2 mouse is connected to the computer when you turn on the power, the PS/2 mouse is enabled and the AccuPoint II is disabled. Otherwise, the AccuPoint II is enabled. (Default)

Enables both the AccuPoint II and PS/2 mouse.

Ext Keyboard “Fn”

Use this option to set a key combination on an external keyboard to emulate the key equivalent will let you use “Hotkeys” by pressing the set combination instead of the

Disable

Fn Equivalent

If you select you cannot use the selected keys to reboot the computer in combination with the

Right Ctrl, Right Alt

use

Alt

and

Del

key on the computer’s internal keyboard. Setting an

key.

No Fn key equivalent (Default)

Left Ctrl + Left Alt

Right Ctrl + Right Alt

Left Alt + Left Shift

Right Alt + Right Shift

Left Alt + Caps Lock

Left Ctrl + Left Alt

Del

key. For example, if you select

cannot be used.

and

Right Ctrl + Right Alt

Del

to reboot the computer.

Left Ctrl + Left Alt

for this option,

, you must

Left Ctrl, Left

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USB Legacy Emulation

Use this option to enable or disable USB Legacy Emulation. If your operating system does not support USB, you can still use a USB mouse and keyboard by setting the

USB Legacy Emulation

item to

Enabled

Disabled

Enables the USB Legacy Emulation.

Disables the USB Legacy Emulation. (Default)

Parallel Port Mode

Use this option to select

ECP

Standard Bi-directional

and

ECP

Sets the port type to Extended Capabilities Port (ECP). For most printers, the port should be set to

This setting should be used with some other parallel devices.

Standard Bi-directional

. (Default)

ECP

Hard Disk Mode

Use this item to select the hard disk mode. The hard disk mode can be set only in TSETUP.

Formats for Enhanced IDE and Standard IDE are different, so if you change the setting, you will have to reformat the hard disk for the appropriate setting.

Enhanced IDE (Normal)

Standard IDE

Select this mode when using MS-DOS, Windows for Workgroups, Windows 98 or OS/2™. (Default)

Select this mode when using an operating system that does not support Enhanced IDE. If this mode is selected with MS-DOS, up to 504 MB is logically available even though the disk’s capacity is larger than 504 MB.

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Boot priority

This group of option lets you set the computer’s boot priority.

Boot Priority

This option sets the priority for booting the computer. Select from the following settings:

FDD →

→ HDD

→ →

→

→ CD-ROM

→ →

HDD →

→ FDD →→→→

→ →

CD-ROM

FDD →

→ CD-ROM

→ →

→

→ HDD

→ →

HDD →→→→ CD-ROM →

→ FDD

→ →

CD-ROM → →

→ HDD

→ →

CD-ROM →→→→ HDD →

→ FDD

→ →

In this computer, CD refers to the DVD drive.

→ FDD

→ →

The computer looks for bootable files first on the diskette drive, then on the HDD and last on the DVD-ROM. (Default)

The computer looks for bootable files first on the HDD, then on the diskette drive and last on the DVD-ROM.

The computer looks for bootable files first on the diskette drive, then on the DVD-ROM and last on the HDD.

The computer looks for bootable files first on the HDD, then on the DVD-ROM and last on the diskette drive.

The computer looks for bootable files first on the DVD-ROM, then on the diskette drive, and last on the HDD.

The computer looks for bootable files first on the DVD-ROM, then on the HDD, and last on the diskette drive.

You can override the settings and manually select a boot device by pressing one of the following keys while the computer is booting:

This procedure does not affect the settings.

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Selects the diskette drive. Selects the HDD. Selects the DVD-ROM.

Power on Boot Select

When this option is enabled, you can change the boot drive during start up. The following message will appear for one or two seconds

[F2] for the boot drive selection menu

To change the boot drive, follow the steps below.

Press

The following menu will be displayed:

Select boot device

[C]: CD-ROM

[F]: FDD

[B]: Built-in HDD

[D]: Default SYSTEM SETUP Device

Press [C], [F], [B] or [D]

If a supervisor password is set, the menu above does not appear when you use the user password to start the computer.

In this computer, CD refers to the DVD drive.

Press the key (C, F, B or D) corresponding to the desired device.

The selection method above does not change the boot priority settings in Hardware Setup or TSETUP.

If you press a key other than one of those above or if the selected device is not installed, the system will boot according to the current setting in

Hardware Setup

while the above message is on the screen.

or TSETUP.

Press

Display

This group of options lets you configure the computer’s display. Refer to Hardware Setup for details on the settings.

Power On Display

Lets you set the display to be used when the computer is booted.

Auto-Selected

Simultaneous

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Selects an external monitor if one is connected. Otherwise, it selects the internal LCD. (Default)

Selects both the internal LCD and external monitor for simultaneous display.

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