Toshiba SATELLITE PRO 4300, SATELLITE PRO 4200 User Manual
TOSHIBA
USER'S MANUAL
Model
4200/4300 Series
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© 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 Pro 4200/4300 Series Portable Personal Computer
User’s Manual
First edition January 2000
Disclaimer
This manual has been validated and reviewed for accuracy. The
instructions and descriptions it contains are accurate for the Satellite Pro
4200/4300 Series
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.
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EU Declaration of Conformity
This product carries the CE-Mark in accordance with the related European
Directives. CE-Marking is the responsibility of Toshiba Europe,
Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany.
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Toshiba DVD-ROM drive SD-C2302** safety instructions
**means any letters or numbers.
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
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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TEAC CD-ROM drive CD-224E safety instructions
The CD-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
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 CD-ROM drive XM-1902B safety instructions
The CD-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
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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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, Getting Started, also includes
information on work space design, posture and lighting that can help
reduce physical stress.
Heat Warning
The base of the PC can become very warm; while the temperature will not
be too hot to the touch, prolonged physical contact may result in a
temporary heat imprint on the skin. It is recommended that prolonged
physical contact is avoided.
Also, if the computer has been used for a long time, avoid direct contact
with the metal plate supporting the I/O ports. It can become hot.
Mobile phones
Use of mobile phones can interfere with the PC sound system. The PC
operation is not impaired but it is recommended that a distance of 30 cm is
maintained between the PC & the mobile phone.
Safety Instruction Manual
. It contains information on
Pressure or impact damage
Do not apply heavy pressure to the computer or subject it to strong impact.
Excessive pressure or impact can cause damage to computer
components or otherwise cause malfunctions.
PC card overheating
Some PC cards can become hot with prolonged use. If two cards are
installed, both can become hot even if only one is used extensively.
Overheating of a PC card can result in errors or instability in the PC card
operation. Also, be careful when you remove a PC card that has been
used for a long time.
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CE compliance
This product and the original options are designed to observe the related
EMC (Electromagnetic compatibility) and safety standards. However,
Toshiba should not guarantee that this product still observes these EMC
standards if options or cables not produced by Toshiba are connected or
implemented. In this case the persons who have connected / implemented
those options / cables have to assure that the system (PC plus options /
cables) still fulfils the required standards. To avoid in general EMC
problems following advice should be observed:
Only CE marked options should be connected / implemented
Only best shielded cables should be connected
Working environment
This product was designed to fulfil the EMC (electromagnetic compatibility)
requirements to be observed for so-called "Residential, commercial and
light industry environments".
Toshiba do not approve the use of this product in working environments
other than the above mentioned "Residential, commercial and light
industry environments".
For example, the following environments are not approved:
Industrial Environments (environments with a mains voltage >230V~)
Medical Environments
Automotive Environments
Aircraft Environments
If this product is supplied with a network port, please refer to the
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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
Malfunction of, or data loss from, this product caused by disturbances
generated by other devices or machines in the near surrounding area
Therefore Toshiba strongly recommend that the electromagnetic
compatibility of this product should be suitably tested in all non-approved
working environments before use. In the case of automobiles or aircraft,
the manufacturer or airline respectively should be asked for permission
before use of this product.
Furthermore, for general safety reasons, the use of this product in
environments with explosive atmospheres is not permitted.
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.
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Germany - ATAAB AN005, AN006, AN007, AN009, AN010,
Greece - ATAAB AN005, AN006 and GR01, 02, 03, 04
Portugal - ATAAB AN001, 005, 006, 007, 011
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
and P03, 04, 08, 10
Table of Contents
Preface....................................................................................... xvii
Manual contents ....................................................................................xvii
Conventions ..........................................................................................xviii
Abbreviations .....................................................................................xviii
Icons...................................................................................................xviii
Keys ...................................................................................................xviii
Key operation...................................................................................... xix
Display ................................................................................................ xix
Messages............................................................................................ xix
Chapter 1: Introduction ............................................................. 1-1
Equipment checklist.............................................................................. 1-1
Features.................................................................................................. 1-2
Special features ..................................................................................... 1-7
Utilities.................................................................................................. 1-10
Options ..................................................................................................1-11
Chapter 2: The Grand Tour .......................................................2-1
Front with the display closed ............................................................... 2-1
Left side .................................................................................................. 2-2
Right side ............................................................................................... 2-3
Back side ................................................................................................ 2-4
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 (available for some Satellite Pro 4320 Series) ..... 2-10
CD-ROM drive ................................................................................. 2-12
AC adaptor ........................................................................................... 2-13
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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
Turning off the power.............................................................................3-7
Restarting the computer........................................................................3-7
Restoring the preinstalled software .....................................................3-8
Restoring the complete system ..........................................................3-8
Restoring Toshiba utilities and drivers ................................................3-8
Chapter 4: Operating Basics.....................................................4-1
Using AccuPoint™ II ..............................................................................4-1
AccuPoint™ II precautions .................................................................4-2
Replacing the cap...............................................................................4-2
Using CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drives.......................................................... 4-3
Loading compact discs .......................................................................4-3
Removing compact discs....................................................................4-6
Disk care .................................................................................................4-7
CDs.....................................................................................................4-7
Diskette Care......................................................................................4-8
International modem ..............................................................................4-8
Country selection................................................................................4-8
Video out ............................................................................................... 4-11
Cleaning the computer ........................................................................4-11
Moving the computer ........................................................................... 4-11
Heat dispersal.......................................................................................4-12
Chapter 5: The Keyboard .......................................................... 5-1
Grey 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 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 indicators ............................................................................... 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
Power-up modes.................................................................................. 6-12
Hotkeys ............................................................................................ 6-13
TSETUP........................................................................................... 6-13
Panel power off .................................................................................... 6-13
System auto off.................................................................................... 6-13
Auto Power On..................................................................................... 6-13
Ring indicator power on...................................................................... 6-14
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Chapter 7: Setup and Password Security................................ 7-1
TSETUP ...................................................................................................7-1
Executing TSETUP.............................................................................7-2
Changing values in the TSETUP menu..............................................7-3
Accepting changes and exiting SYSTEM SETUP..............................7-3
Default configuration...........................................................................7-3
TSETUP options.................................................................................7-4
Memory...............................................................................................7-4
Password............................................................................................7-4
Battery ................................................................................................7-4
Hard Disk Mode..................................................................................7-7
Password security................................................................................7-15
How to set the passwords ................................................................7-16
How to reset the passwords .............................................................7-18
Enabling TSETUP access in user password mode..........................7-20
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..........................................................................8-4
Memory expansion.................................................................................8-4
Installing memory module...................................................................8-5
Removing memory module.................................................................8-6
Clearing Hibernation files ...................................................................8-7
Additional battery pack..........................................................................8-8
Battery charger.......................................................................................8-8
Card Station IV........................................................................................8-8
Front ...................................................................................................8-9
Right side............................................................................................8-9
Back..................................................................................................8-10
Left side ............................................................................................ 8-11
AC adaptor........................................................................................8-12
Connecting to the Card Station IV ....................................................8-13
Connecting the AC adaptor ..............................................................8-14
Disconnecting the Card Station IV....................................................8-14
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Card Station III ...................................................................................... 8-15
Front................................................................................................. 8-16
Right side ......................................................................................... 8-17
Back ................................................................................................. 8-17
Left side............................................................................................ 8-19
Spacer.............................................................................................. 8-19
Connecting to the Card Station III.................................................... 8-20
Connecting the AC adaptor.............................................................. 8-23
Installing and removing PC Cards ................................................... 8-24
Port Replicator ..................................................................................... 8-26
Front................................................................................................. 8-27
Right side ......................................................................................... 8-28
Back ................................................................................................. 8-28
Left side............................................................................................ 8-29
Connecting the Port Replicator........................................................ 8-29
Connecting the AC adaptor.............................................................. 8-31
Disconnecting the Port Replicator.................................................... 8-31
Parallel printer...................................................................................... 8-32
External monitor .................................................................................. 8-33
PS/2 mouse .......................................................................................... 8-34
PS/2 keyboard ...................................................................................... 8-34
Security lock ........................................................................................ 8-35
Chapter 9: Troubleshooting...................................................... 9-1
Problem solving process...................................................................... 9-1
Preliminary checklist .......................................................................... 9-1
Analysing the problem ....................................................................... 9-2
Hardware and system checklist ........................................................... 9-3
System start-up.................................................................................. 9-3
Self test .............................................................................................. 9-3
Power................................................................................................. 9-4
Password ........................................................................................... 9-6
Hotkeys .............................................................................................. 9-6
Keyboard............................................................................................ 9-6
LCD panel .......................................................................................... 9-7
Hard disk drive ................................................................................... 9-7
CD-ROM drive ................................................................................... 9-8
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DVD-ROM drive..................................................................................9-9
Diskette drive....................................................................................9-10
Infrared port ......................................................................................9-10
Printer ............................................................................................... 9-11
Pointing device .................................................................................9-11
PC Card............................................................................................9-13
Monitor..............................................................................................9-13
Sound system...................................................................................9-14
USB ..................................................................................................9-14
Hibernation .......................................................................................9-15
TV output signal................................................................................9-15
Memory expansion ...........................................................................9-16
Diagnostic test......................................................................................9-17
Executing the diagnostic test program .............................................9-17
Choosing test options .......................................................................9-18
Test sequence...................................................................................9-19
Subtests............................................................................................9-19
If you need further assistance ............................................................9-25
Before you call..................................................................................9-25
Where to write...................................................................................9-25
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
Appendix H: International Modem Guide................................ H-1
Glossary .................................................................................... H-1
Index .......................................................................................... H-1
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Preface
Congratulations on your purchase of the Satellite Pro 4200 or 4300 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 Pro 4200 or
4300 Series computer. It also provides detailed information on configuring
your computer, basic operations and care, using optional devices and
troubleshooting.
If you are a new user of computers or if you’re new to portable computing,
first read over the Introduction and The Grand Tour chapters to familiarise
yourself with the computer’s features, components and accessory devices.
Then read Getting Started for step-by-step instructions on setting up your
computer.
If you are an experienced computer user, please continue reading the
preface to learn how this manual is organised, then become acquainted
with this manual by browsing through its pages. Be sure to look over the
Special features section of the Introduction, to learn about features that
are uncommon or unique to the computers and carefully read Setup and
Password Security.
Manual contents
This manual is composed of 9 chapters, 8 appendices, a glossary,
and an index.
Chapter 1, Introduction, is an overview of the computer’s features,
capabilities, and options.
Chapter 2, The Grand Tour, identifies the components of the computer and
briefly explains how they function.
Chapter 3, Getting Started, provides a quick overview of how to begin
operating your computer and gives tips on safety and designing your work
area.
Chapter 4, Operating Basics, includes instructions on using the following
devices: AccuPoint™ II, CD/DVD-ROM drive and internal modem. It also
provides tips on care of the computer, diskettes and CD/DVD-ROMs.
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Chapter 5, The Keyboard, describes special keyboard functions including
the keypad overlay and hotkeys.
Chapter 6, Power and Power-Up Modes, gives details on the computer’s
power resources and battery save modes.
Chapter 7, Setup and Password Security, explains how to configure the
computer using the TSETUP program. It also tells how to set a password.
Chapter 8, Optional Devices, describes the optional hardware available.
Chapter 9, Troubleshooting, provides helpful information on how to
perform some diagnostic tests, and suggests courses of action if the
computer doesn’t seem to be working properly.
The Appendices provide technical information about your computer.
The Glossary defines general computer terminology and includes a list of
acronyms used in the text.
The Index quickly directs you to the information contained in this manual.
Conventions
This manual uses the following formats to describe, identify, and highlight
terms and operating procedures.
Abbreviations
On first appearance, and whenever necessary for clarity, abbreviations are
enclosed in parentheses following their definition. For example: Read Only
Memory (ROM). Acronyms are also defined in the Glossary.
Icons
Icons identify ports, dials, and other parts of your computer. The indicator
panel also uses icons to identify the components it is providing information on.
Keys
The keyboard keys are used in the text to describe many computer
operations. A distinctive typeface identifies the key top symbols as they
appear on the keyboard. For example,
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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
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
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Chapter 1
Introduction
This chapter contains an equipment checklist and identifies the computer’s
features, options and accessories.
Some of the features described in this manual may not function properly if
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 Pro 4200 or 4300 Series Portable Personal Computer
Universal AC adaptor and power cord
Spare AccuPoint™ II (pointing device) caps
Modular cable (for modem)
The following software preinstalled on your hard disk:
If you have Windows 95, the following software will be retained on the
hard disk:
Microsoft® Windows 95
•
Toshiba Utilities
•
Modem driver
•
Display Driver for Windows
•
Sound driver
•
Hypertext online help
•
DVD Video Player (only on models with a DVD drive)
•
If you have Windows 98, the following software will be retained on the
hard disk:
Microsoft Windows 98
•
The same utilities and drivers that are installed with Windows 95.
•
Backup CD-ROMs
Toshiba Product Recovery CD-ROM, containing the complete
•
software image that came pre-installed
Toshiba Tools & Utilities CD-ROM, containing the drivers and utilities
that came pre-installed
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Features
Your computer’s documentation:
• Satellite Pro 4200 or 4300 Series Personal Computer User’s Manual
• Satellite Pro 4200 or 4300 Series QuickStart
• Microsoft Windows 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 which incorporates a
math co-processor and 32 KB cache memory.
4280 Series:
4320 Series:
SpeedStep™ technology
The
4270 Series
processor, which operates at 500 megahertz.
500 megahertz
600 megahertz featuring
is equipped with a Mobile Celeron
Level 2 cache
Memory
Video RAM
Battery pack
RTC battery
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A 256 KB level 2 cache on the Pentium
processors and a 128 KB level 2 cache on the
Celeron processors maximizes performance.
The computer comes with built-in 64 MB of
Random Access Memory (RAM). Memory can be
expanded up to 320 MB.
The computer provides 8 MB of RAM for
video display.
The computer is powered by a rechargeable
lithium-ion battery pack.
The computer has an internal battery that backs
up the Real Time Clock (RTC) and calendar.
Display
The computer supports high-resolution video
graphics and employs a AGP bus for superior
performance. The screen is a 13.0” DSTN screen
with 800 horizontal x 600 vertical pixels or 13.3",
14.1" or 15.0” XGA-TFT with 1024 horizontal x
768 vertical pixels. It 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.
Graphics controller
AC adaptor
Keyboard
The graphics controller incorporates a 3D graphics
accelerator to maximize video performance and
enable flickerless display. It also enables display of
up to 1024 x 768 pixels on the computer’s LCD
panel and up to 1600 x 1200 pixels on a highresolution external monitor.
Full Accelerated Graphics Port 2X support
features a peak bandwith of 2x the PCI bus.
The universal AC adaptor provides power to the
system and recharges the batteries. 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 85-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; one activates
the
menu and the other functions as the
Start
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.
AccuPoint™ II
This pointer control stick, located in the centre of
the keyboard, provides convenient control of the
cursor without requiring desk space for a mouse.
Two additional programmable scroll buttons
provide convenient scrolling through large
documents or web sites
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Hard disk drive
The Satellite Pro 4270 or 4280 Series has an
integrated 6.0 gigabyte* , 2 ½" hard disk drive
(HDD) for nonvolatile storage of data and
software.
The Satellite Pro 4320 Series has an integrated
12 gigabyte*, 2 ½" hard disk drive (HDD) for
nonvolatile storage of data and software.
Other hard disk drive sizes may be available in
the future.
* One gigabyte means one billion byte
Diskette drive
CD-ROM drive
DVD-ROM drive
(available for Satellite
Pro 4320 Series)
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) disks.
A full-size, maximum 24-speed CD-ROM drive
lets you run either 12 cm (4.72") or 8 cm (3.15")
compact discs without using an adaptor. The
computer is configured with either a CD-ROM
drive or a DVD-ROM drive. This drive supports
the following formats:
Audio CD
•
Photo CD™
•
ISO 9660
•
CD-Extra
•
CDR (Read Only)
•
CD-Rewritable
•
(Read Only)
A full-size, DVD-ROM drive module lets you run
either 12 cm (4.72") or 8 cm (3.15") digital video
disk/compact disks without using an adaptor. The
drive is configured with Regional Playback
Control 2 (RPC2). The drive runs DVD-ROMs at
maximum 6 speed and CD-ROMs at maximum
24 speed. The computer is configured with either
a CD-ROM drive or a DVD-ROM drive.
This drive supports the same formats as the
CD-ROM drive plus the following:
DVD-ROM
•
DVD-Video
•
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Sound system
A Sound Blaster™ Pro™ and Windows Sound
System (WSS) compatible sound system gives
your computer multimedia capability. It
incorporates a 64-channel Wave Table
Synthesizer and hardware acceleration for
advanced sound applications including 3D
games, DVD movie playback and Internet
communications. The sound system is equipped
with stereo speakers, a volume control knob and
jacks for microphone and headphone.
Microphone port
Headphone port
Parallel port
Serial port
External monitor port
Universal Serial
Bus port
Enables connection of a microphone for
audio input.
Enables connection of a stereo headphone for
audio output.
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, , bar code
reader, or Optical Character Reader (OCR). This
port supports 16550 Universal Asynchronous
Receiver/Transmitter (UART) compliant highspeed data transfer.
The female, 15-pin, D-shell connector lets you
connect to an external video display, which is
recognized automatically. It supports Video
Electronic Standards Association (VESA) Display
Data Channel (DDC) 2B compatible functions.
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 external USB devices. If
your operating system does not support USB,
you can still use a USB mouse and keyboard by
setting the
Enabled
USB Legacy
. Refer to Chapter 7, Setup and
item in TSETUP to
Password Security, for details.
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PS/2™ mouse/
keyboard port
PC card slots
This port lets you connect a PS/2 mouse or
PS/2 keyboard to the computer.
A PC Card Slot 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 Card
section in Chapter 8, Optional Devices.
Video out
Memory expansion
socket
International modem
Infrared port
Plug and Play
This RCA video jack lets you transfer NTSC or
PAL data to external devices.
Two sockets are available for installation of 32,
64 or 128 MB memory modules.
A built-in modem provides capability for data and
fax communication and supports ITU-T V.90 and
K56 flex. It operates at 56,000 bps (maximum) for
data transfer and at 14,400 bps (maximum) for
fax. The speed of data transfer and fax depends
on analog telephone line conditions. It has a RJ11 modem jack for connecting to a telephone
line.
An infrared port on the back of the computer
enables use of Infrared Data Association (IrDA)
devices. The infrared port is compatible with Fast
InfraRed (FIR) standards enabling cableless
4 Mbps data transfer with IrDA 1.1 compatible
external devices.
When you connect an external device to the
computer, Plug and Play capability enables the
system to recognize the connection and make
the necessary configurations automatically. This
feature is effective only with Windows 98/95.
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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
power off
Key combinations let you quickly modify the
system configuration directly from the keyboard
without running a system configuration program.
This feature automatically cuts off power to the
internal display when there is no keyboard input
for a time specified. Power is restored when any
key is pressed. If you use Windows 95, you can
specify the time in the
Power Save Modes in Power Saver. If you use
Windows 98, you can specify the time in the
off monitor
of Power Saver.
This feature automatically cuts off power to the
hard disk drive when it is not accessed for a time
specified. Power is restored when the hard disk is
accessed. If you use Windows 95, you can
specify the time in the
Power Save Modes in Power Saver. If you use
Windows 98, you can specify the time in the
off hard disks
window of Power Saver.
This feature automatically turns off power to the
system when there is no activity for a period of
time specified. If you use Windows 95, you can
specify the time in the
Save Modes in Power Saver. If you use
Windows 98, you can specify the time in the
System standby
window of Power Saver.
item of the Power Save Mode window
item of the Power Save Mode
Display Auto Off
HDD Auto Off
System
item of the Power Save Mode
window of Power
window of
Turn
window of
Turn
Keypad overlay
Intelligent power
supply
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Dark grey keys with grey lettering make up the
keypad overlay, which lets you use the keyboard
for ten-key operations or cursor control.
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.
Battery save mode
This feature lets you save battery power. If you
use Windows 95, you can specify the Power
Save Mode in the
Power Save Modes
window in
Power Saver. If you use Windows 98, you can
specify the Power Save Mode in the
batteries
item of the Power Save Modes window
Running on
in Power Saver.
Power on password
Instant security
Panel power on/off
Low battery
automatic suspend
Auto power on
Two levels of password security are available:
supervisor and user. This feature prevents
unauthorized access to your computer.
A hotkey function blanks the screen and disables
the computer providing for quick and easy data
security.
This feature turns power to the computer off
when the display panel is closed and turns it back
on when the panel is opened. If you use
Windows 95, you can specify the setting in the
System
window of Power Save Modes in Power
Saver. If you use Windows 98, you can specify
the setting in the
When I close the lid
item of the
System Power Mode window of the Power Save
Modes 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.
This feature lets you set a time and date for the
computer to turn on automatically. The feature is
useful for receiving remote communications while
you are asleep or away. If you use Windows 95,
you can specify the time in the
Auto Power On
window in Power Saver. If you use Windows 98,
you can specify the time in
Scheduled Tasks
.
Ring indicator
power on
This feature lets the computer’s power be turned
on automatically when a call comes in from a
remote modem. When the computer’s internal
modem or an external modem connected to the
computer’s serial port receives a call from a
remote modem, it sends a ring indicator power on
signal to the computer. This features also works
with a PC Card modem in Windows 98. It works
only in Resume (Suspend or Standby) mode.
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Heat dispersal
To protect from overheating, the CPU has an internal
temperature sensor. If the computer’s internal
temperature rises to a certain level, the cooling fan is
turned on or the processing speed is lowered. To
make one of the three temperature control settings in
Windows 95, use the System window of Power Save
Modes in Power Saver. In Windows 98, use Fan
window in Power Save Modes.
Maximum
•
performance
(Windows 95)
Auto 1
(Windows 98)
Performance
•
(Windows 95)
Auto 1
(Windows 98)
Battery
•
optimized
(Windows 95)
Auto 1
(Windows 98)
Turns on fan first, then if
necessary lowers CPU
processing speed.
Uses a combination of fan
and lowering the CPU
processing speed.
Lowers the CPU processing
speed first, then if
necessary turns on the fan.
Hibernation
You cannot use Hibernation under the following conditions:
You are using Drive Space for Drive C or other compression utility.
You are using Windows 98 drive converter to convert files to the File
Allocation Table 32 format.
Resume
(Suspend, Standby)
The Resume mode is called Suspend/Resume in Windows 95 and
Standby in Windows 98. The functions are essentially the same.
Do not remove the battery pack while the computer is in Resume mode.
Data in memory will be lost.
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.
If you have to interrupt your work, you can turn
off the power without exiting from your software.
Data is maintained in the computer’s main
memory. When you turn on the power again, you
can continue working right where you left off.
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Utilities
This section describes preinstalled utilities and tells how to start them. For
details on operations, refer to each utility’s online manual, help files or
read.me files.
Power Saver Utility
Hardware setup
TSETUP
DVD Video Player
(DVD models only)
To access this power savings management
program, open the Control Panel and doubleclick the Power Saver icon.
This program lets you customize your hardware
settings according to the way you work with your
computer and the peripherals you use. To start
the utility, click the Windows
to settings and click
Control Panel
Hardware Setup
An easy-to-use menu lets you customize the
configuration of your computer in a DOS
environment according to the way you work with
your computer and the peripherals you use. Refer
to Chapter 7, Setup and Password Security.
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.
Control Panel
, double-click the
icon.
Start
button, point
. In the
Tosh ib a
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