Toshiba SATELLITE PRO 4300, SATELLITE PRO 4200 User Manual

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USER'S MANUAL

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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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Portable Personal Computers at the time of this

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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

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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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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

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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 CD-ROM drive XM-1902B 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

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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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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

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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

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

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

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

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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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The following software preinstalled on your hard disk:

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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

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Toshiba Product Recovery CD-ROM, containing the complete

•

software image 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 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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Options

You can add a number of options to make your computer even more powerful and convenient to use. The following options are available:

Memory expansion

Battery pack

AC adaptor

Battery charger

Card Station III

Card Station IV

A 32, 64, 128 or 256 MB memory module can be installed in the computer.

An additional battery pack can be purchased from your Toshiba dealer. Use it as a spare to increase your computer operating time.

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.

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

The Card Station III provides the ports available on the computer, in addition to MIDI/Joystick, audio line-out and separate PS/2 and PS/2 keyboard ports. It also has two USB ports and two additional PC Card Slots that each accommodate a 5 mm (Type II) or a 10.5 mm (Type III) card. A spacer is required to connect the computer to a Card Station III. However, Card Station III is not compatible with the Satellite Pro 4320.

The Card Station IV provides the ports available on the computer, in addition to audio line-in and line-out jacks and separate ports for PS/2 mouse and PS/2 keyboard, two USB ports and one PC Card Slot (Type III) that can be used in addition to the slots on the computer. Please use only the 60 watts AC adaptor in combination with Satellite Pro 4320.

Spacer

Port Replicator

Keytop sets

Security lock

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Connect the computer to an optional spacer for connection to Card Station III.

The Port Replicator provides the ports available on the computer, in addition to MIDI/Joystick, audio line-in and line-out and separate PS/2 mouse and PS/2 keyboard ports. It also has two USB ports.

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

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

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Chapter 2

The Grand Tour

This chapter identifies the various components of your computer. Become familiar with each component before you operate the computer.

Front with the display closed

This figure shows the computer’s front with its display panel in the closed position.

Diskette drive

System indicators

Display latch

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DISPLAY LATCH SYSTEM INDICATORS DISKETTE DRIVE

Front of the computer with display closed

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/CD-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.

Left side

This figure shows the computer’s left side.

SECURITY LOCK PC CARD SLOT MICROPHONE

JACK

HEADPHONE

JACK

POWERFAN

POWER BUTTON

LOCK

VOLUME CONTROLRESETPC CARD

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.

PC Card slot

A PC Card slot can accommodate two 5 mm PC Cards (Type II) or one 10.5 mm PC Card (Type III). You can install any industry standard PC Card such as a SCSI adaptor, Ethernet adaptor or flash memory card.

Keep foreign objects out of the PC Card slot. A pin or similar object can damage the computer’s circuitry.

PC Card lock

This lock prevents removal of a PC Card when it is in the lock position and a security lock is connected.

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.

Volume control

Use this dial to adjust the volume of the stereo speakers.

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 speakers are automatically disabled.

Microphone jack

A standard 3.5 mm mini microphone jack enables connection of a monaural microphone or other device for audio input.

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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 and overriding the Resume feature. See Chapter 6, Power and Power-Up Modes, for more information on the switch and Resume.

Do not use a pencil to push the reset button. Pencil lead can break off inside the computer and damage its circuitry.

Right side

Fan

A fan keeps the CPU from overheating.

Be careful not to block the fan vent. Also be careful to keep foreign objects out of it. A pin or similar object can damage the computer’s circuitry.

This figure shows the computer’s right side.

MODEM JACK

CD-ROM drive

The right side of the computer

A full-size, maximum 24-speed CD-ROM drive

CD-ROM OR DVD-ROM DRIVE

module lets you run either 12 cm (4.72") or 8 cm (3.15") compact disks without using an adaptor. The computer is configured with either a CD-ROM drive or a DVD-ROM drive. See Chapter 4, Operating Basics, for information on using the drive and caring for CDs.

DVD-ROM drive (available for Satellite Pro 4320)

A full-size DVD-ROM drive module lets you run either 12 cm (4.72") or 8 cm (3.15") digital video disk/compact disk without using an adaptor. The drive is configured as Regional Playback Control 2 (RPC2). The computer is configured with either a CD-ROM drive or a DVD-ROM drive. See Chapter 4, Operating Basics, for information on using the drive and caring for DVDs.

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Back side

Modem jack

A RJ-11 modem jack lets you use a modular cable to connect the modem directly to a telephone line.

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.

This figure shows the computer’s back panel.

VIDEO OUT

(DVD MODELS ONLY)

INFRARED PORT USB PORT DC IN 15V PS/2 MOUSE/

KEYBOARD PORT

DC IN 15V

SERIAL PORT

MONITOR PORT

DC IN 15V

External monitor port

Serial port

Parallel port

EXTERNAL

The back side of the computer

INTERFACE PORT

PARALLEL PORTDOCKING

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

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

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.

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PS/2 mouse/ keyboard port

Infrared port

Universal Serial Bus port

Docking interface port

Video out

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

This infrared port is compatible with Infrared Data Association (IrDA) Fast InfraRed (FIR) standards. It enables cableless 4 Mbps data transfer with IrDA

1.1 compatible external devices.

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 USBHUB to the computer, then connect a keyboard to the USB-HUB and a mouse to the keyboard.

This port enables connection of an optional Card Station III/IV or Port Replicator described in the Options section of Chapter 1, Introduction. It is protected by a rubber cover.

Plug a RCA video connector into this jack for output of NTSC or PAL data.

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Underside

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

EXPANSION MEMORY SOCKET

Battery cover

Battery latch

Expansion memory sockets

BATTERY LATCHBATTERY COVER

The underside of the computer

This cover protects the battery pack, which powers the computer when the AC adaptor is not connected. For detailed information on the battery pack, refer to Chapter 6, Power and

Power-Up Modes.

Slide this latch open to remove the battery pack.

Use these sockets to install a memory module to increase your computer’s memory by 32, 64 or 128 MB. Refer to the Memory expansion section in Chapter 8, Optional Devices

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Front with the display open

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

DISPLAY HINGES

STEREO SPEAKER

(LEFT)

Display screen

ACCUPOINT II

DISPLAY SCREEN

KEYBOARD INDICATORS

STEREO SPEAKER

(RIGHT)

ACCUPOINT II

CONTROL BUTTONS

The front with the display open

The LCD displays high-contrast text and graphics. The computer’s LCD consists of up to 1024 x 768 pixels or dots. 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 hinges

The display hinges hold the display screen at easy-to-view angles.

Keyboard indicators

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

Stereo speakers

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

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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 Chapter 4, Operating Basics.

Indicators

AccuPoint™ II control buttons

Control buttons below the keyboard let you select menu items or manipulate text and graphics designated by the on-screen pointer.

The following illustrations show the indicator lights, which light when various computer operations are in progress.

Keyboard indicators

NUMERIC MODECAPS LOCK ARROW MODE

icon lights green, you

Caps Lock

Arrow mode

The keyboard indicators

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

When the

Arrow mode

can use the keypad overlay (light grey labelled keys) as cursor keys. Refer to the Keypad overlay section in Chapter 5, The Keyboard.

Numeric mode

You can use the keypad overlay (light grey labelled keys) for numeric input when the

Numeric mode

icon lights green. Refer to the Keypad overlay section in Chapter 5, The Keyboard.

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System indicators

DC IN 15V

POWERDC IN 15V

The

BATTERY

The system indicators

indicator glows green when DC power

DC IN

BUILT-IN HDD

DISKETTE/

DRIVECD-ROM

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

indicator glows green when the

Power

computer is on. If you turn off the computer in Resume mode (Suspend, Standby), this indicator blinks orange (one second on, two seconds off) while the computer shuts down.

The

Resume

Standby

Battery

mode is called

Suspend/Resume

in Windows 95 and

in Windows 98. The functions are essentially the same.

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/CD-ROM/ DVD-ROM drive

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

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Drives

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

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.

DVD-ROM drive (available for some Satellite Pro 4320 Series)

The read speed is slower at the centre of a disk and faster at the outer edge. The minimum (centre) and maximum (outer edge) for DVDs and CDs are:

DVD CD

2.5-speed (centre) 6-speed (outer edge)

10.3-speed (centre) 24-speed (outer edge)

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This drive supports the following formats:

DVD-ROM

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Audio CD

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Photo CD



ISO 9660



DVD-Video



CD-EXTRA



CD-R (read only)



CD-Rewritable (read only)



CD-IN-USE INDICATOR EJECT HOLEEJECT BUTTON

The DVD-ROM drive

Eject button

Eject hole

DVD-In-Use Indicator

Check the Diskette/CD-ROM Drive indicator when you use the DVD-ROM drive. Do not press the eject button, disconnect a drive or turn off the computer while the light is glowing. Doing so could damage the DVD/CD or the drive.

Press the eject button to open the drawer partially.

Insert a slender object to open the drawer when the power to the computer is off.

This indicator lights when the DVD is being accessed.

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,

5 Russia, Indian Subcontinent, Africa, North Korea, Mongolia 6 China

South America, Caribbean

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CD-ROM drive

CD-IN-USE INDICATOR EJECT HOLEEJECT BUTTON

The CD-ROM drive

The 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



CD-EXTRA



Photo CD



CD-R (read only)



ISO 9660



CD-Rewritable (read only)



Eject button

CD-In-Use Indicator

Eject hole

Check the Diskette/CD-ROM Drive indicator when you use the CD-ROM drive. Do not press the eject button or turn off the computer while the light is glowing. Doing so could damage the CD or the drive.

Press the eject button to open the drawer partially.

This indicator lights when the CD is being accessed.

Insert a slender object to open the drawer when the power to the computer is off.

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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, Power and Power-Up Modes, for details.

TOSHIBA

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 ratings are: Satellite Pro 4300 series 60W, 15V DC, 4 Amperes All other models 45W, 15V DC, 3 Amperes

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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



Connecting the AC adaptor



Opening the display



Turning on the power

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Turning off the power



Restarting the computer



Restoring the preinstalled software



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



Placement of the computer and peripheral devices



Seating and posture



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



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 sunlight.

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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



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



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

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



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

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



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.

Posture and positioning of the computer

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



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.



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



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



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



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



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

Vary your posture frequently.



Occasionally stand up and stretch or exercise briefly.



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



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



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

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



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



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, Power and Power-Up Modes.

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 3.0 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.

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.

Opening the display

Turning on the power

This section describes how to turn on the power.

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

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Turning off the power

When you have finished work, follow the steps below to turn off the power to your computer.

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

Make sure all disk activity has stopped, then remove any CD-ROM,

DVD-ROM or diskette.

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

If you are using Windows 95, click

Suspend

If you are using Windows 98, click

the

Shut Down

screen as it is so you can continue where you left when you turn the power back on.

Generally, it is a good idea to use the Windows Shut Down menu rather than the power switch to turn off the computer. However, if you are using Windows 95, you can activate the Toshiba Service power off function to ensure a safe shutdown when you press the power switch.

Turn off the power to any peripheral devices.

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

Built-in HDD

menu select

exits all applications;

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 five ways to reset the computer system:

Select

Shut Down

box. After the computer shuts down, turn the power back on. Select

Restart

Press

Ctrl

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

Alt

Diskette/CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive

and

Start

Shut Down

Suspend

from the Windows

Shut Down

Del

then click

and click

Standby

and

Shut Down

menu in the

Shut Down

Standby

menu in the

Start

. From

saves the

Start

box.

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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.

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 directions to restore the preinstalled software.

On some computers you will be prompted to replace the Product

Recovery CD. Follow the on-screen directions. After recovery is complete, remove the Product Recovery CD.

Press

Ctrl + Alt + Del

user’s manual for Window’s setup instructions.

appears, release the C key.

to restart the system. Refer to your Microsoft

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 CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive. It also provides tips on caring for disks and 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

ACCUPOINT II CONTROL BUTTONS

AccuPoint™ II and control buttons

Two 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.

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AccuPoint™ II precautions

Under certain conditions the on-screen pointer may travel contrary to AccuPoint™ II operation. For example, if

You touch the AccuPoint™ II during power-up.

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You apply constant, soft pressure to the AccuPoint™ II.



There is a sudden temperature change.



Strong stress is applied to the AccuPoint™ II.



If such travelling occurs, it is not a malfunction. Wait a moment for the pointer to stop, then continue operation.

Replacing the cap

The AccuPoint™ II cap is an expendable item that can be purchased from your computer dealer. It should be replaced after prolonged use.

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 CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drives

The full-size drive provides high-performance execution of CD-ROMbased programs. You can run either 12 cm (4.72") or 8 cm (3.15") compact discs without an adaptor. An ATAPI interface controller is used for CDROM operation. When the computer is accessing a CD-ROM, an LED on the drive glows. Refer to Chapter 1, Introduction, and Appendix A for additional information.

CD-ROM drive

24-speed (outer edge)

DVD-ROM drive (available for Satellite Pro 4320 series)

DVD

10.3-speed (centre) 24-speed (outer edge)

2.5-speed (centre) 6-speed (outer edge)

Loading compact discs

To load CDs, follow the steps below and refer to the accompanying figures.

Turn on the power.

a. Press the CD-ROM eject button to open the drawer slightly.

Pressing the CD-ROM eject button

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

computer’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.

Manual release with the eject hole

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

Pulling the drawer open

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

Inserting a CD

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 until you feel it click into place. The

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

Removing compact discs

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

Closing the CD-ROM drawer

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

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CD-ROM drive. Wait for the before you open the drawer. Also, if the CD-ROM 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 has stopped spinning before pulling the drawer fully open.

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

Diskette/CD-ROM drive

indicator to go out

Disk care

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

it. Hold the CD gently and lift it out.

Removing a CD

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 CD/DVDs and diskettes.

CDs

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

Store your CDs in the container they came in to protect them and keep

them clean. Do not bend the CD.

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

CD that contains data. Hold the CD 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. If your CDs 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. If necessary, use a cloth dampened in water or a neutral cleaner. Do not use benzine, thinner or similar cleaner.

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Diskette Care

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 the online help files for the internal modem for details on operation of your modem and modem software.

In case of a lightning 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.

Country selection

Telecommunication regulations vary from one country to another, so you will need to make sure the internal modem’s settings are correct for the country in which it will be used.

Selection using Toshiba utility

This utility is used with Windows 95/98 and Windows NT.

Click

and click The Country Selection icon will appear in the Windows Task Tray.

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, point to

Start

Country Selection

, point to

TOSHIBA Internal Modem

Programs

The Country Selection icon

Click the icon with the primary mouse button to display a list of

countries that the modem supports. A sub menu for telephony location information will also be displayed. A check will appear next to the currently selected country and telephony location.

The country list

Select a country from the country menu or a telephony location from

the submenu.

When you click a country it becomes the modem’s country

•

selection, and the New Location for telephony will be set automatically.

When you select a telephony location, the corresponding country is

•

automatically selected and it becomes the modem’s current country setting.

Click the icon with the secondary mouse button to display the following

menu.

The setting menu

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Setting

You can enable or disable the following settings:

Show flags for country selection.

The national flags of supported countries are displayed.

AutoRun Mode

The country-selecting utility starts automatically when you start up the operating system.

Open the Dialling Properties dialog box after selecting country.

The dialling properties dialog box will be displayed automatically after you select the country.

Location list for country selection.

A submenu appears displaying location information for telephony.

Open dialog box, if the modem and Telephony Current Location country code do not match.

A warning dialog box is displayed if current settings for country code and telephony location are incorrect.

Connecting

To connect the internal 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 internal modem

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Disconnecting

To disconnect the internal 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.

Video out

Use this jack to connect to a television. Be sure to use a video cable.

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. 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.

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Check the indicators on the computer.

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



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



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



Disconnect 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.



Disconnect the AC adaptor if it is connected.



Use the carrying case when transporting the computer.

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Built-in HDD

and

Diskette/CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive

Heat dispersal

To protect from overheating, the CPU has an internal temperature sensor that triggers a cooling fan or lowers the CPU operating speed.

Use Power Saver Utility or the TSETUP program to select one of three temperature controls.

Maximum performance (Windows 95) Auto 1 (Windows 98)

Performance (Windows 95) Auto 1 (Windows 98)

Battery optimized (Windows

95) Auto 1 (Windows 98)

If the temperature rises to a certain level, the cooling fan is turned on or the CPU operating speed is lowered. When the CPU temperature falls to a normal range, the fan is turned off or the CPU speed returns to normal.

If the CPU becomes too hot with either setting, the system enters

mode

and automatically shuts down.

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.

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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, Keyboard Layouts.

There are five types of keyboard keys: grey keys, function keys, dark grey keys, soft keys and overlay keys for keypad entry and cursor control.

Grey keys

The grey keys, like standard 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

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 dark grey keys.

F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F9 F10

through

programmed functions when pressed. Used in combination with the

key, keys marked with icons execute specific functions on the

computer. See the section, The function executed by individual keys depends on the software you are using.

are called function keys because they execute

F12

Soft keys: Fn key combinations

Soft Keys: Alt Gr Key Combinations

Alt Gr

The 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 character you wish to create. Please note that since the 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 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.

key, at the right of the space bar, is used in combination with

Alt Gr

and press the key bearing the

Alt Gr

+ e (

Alt Gr

5, Alt Gr

+ 4 or

Alt Gr

F11 F12

, in this chapter.

key is not

Alt Gr

+ u on some

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. Soft-key settings are not restored by the

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Emulating keys on enhanced keyboard

A 101-key enhanced keyboard layout

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 and smaller 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.

Press activated, the grey keys with white numbers become numeric keypad keys ( section in this chapter for more information on how to operate these keys. The power on default for both settings is off.

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

Alt

key and one of the following keys simulates the

Fn + F11

F10

Fn + F10

Fn + F11

) or cursor control keys (

to access the integrated keypad. When

Fn + F10

feature.

F11

). Refer to the Keypad overlay

Enter

Ctrl

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F12

Press

Fn + F12 (ScrLock)

on default is off.

to lock the cursor on a specific line. The power

Hotkeys

Enter

Press

Fn + Enter

to simulate

on the enhanced keyboard’s

Enter

numeric keypad.

Ctrl

Press

Fn + Ctrl

to simulate the enhanced keyboard’s right

Alt

Ctrl

key.

Press

Fn + Alt

to simulate the enhanced keyboard’s right

Alt

key.

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

Esc

Display Brightness:

Pressing

Fn + Esc

in a Windows 98 environment changes the Display Brightness menu. When you press these hotkeys, the current setting will be displayed in a window. These hotkeys work only in Windows 98. You can also change this setting through the

brightness

item of the

In Windows 95, use the

Power Save Mode

Display Auto Off

window in Power Saver.

window in Windows 95 Power

Monitor

Saver utility to set the display brightness level.

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

or F1. See Chapter 7, Setup and Password Security.

Enter

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Battery save mode:

If you press

Fn + F2

Pressing

Fn + F2

in a Windows 95 environment, an icon panel is

displayed showing the setting. If you press

changes the battery save mode.

Fn + F2

in a Windows 98 environment, the Power Scheme menu is displayed. You can name and save your own custom configurations. When you press these hotkeys, the current setting will be displayed in a window. You can also change this setting through the

Power Save Modes

feature of the Power Saver.

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. If you use Windows 95, you can use the

System

Saver utility. In a Windows 98 environment, use the

power button

item of the

System Power Mode

window of the Power

When I press the

window in the Power Saver

utility.

Alarm volume:

Press

Fn + F4

medium or high. The first time you press Continue holding down

to adjust the alarm volume to off, low,

and press

Fn + F4

again to change the setting. A

the volume is set to off.

beep sounds to let you know the current alarm volume. The volume at power on depends on the latest setting.

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.

TSETUP Active display Change order

Auto-Selected Internal

External

Int. → Sim. → Ext. Ext. → Int. → Sim.

Simultaneous Internal and external Sim. → Ext. → Int.

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Windows special keys

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

This key activates the Windows

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

menu and the other has the same function as the

Start

Emulating Fn key on external keyboard

The attached to the computer, you can execute emulating the

Ctrl

and Password Security, for details on setting the Fn key equivalent.

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, Setup

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 white 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.

Start

menu.

key combinations by

left Shift

left

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 Fn + Now try cursor and page control using the keys shown in the following illustration. Press Fn +

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again to turn off the overlay.

F10

F10 (Arrow mode

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 +

again to turn off the overlay.

F11

icon

∗

790

Home PgUp

()&

∗

UI OP

456

JKL

;

End PgDn

123

Ins Del

Esc

F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F9 F10

1345790

QW R TYUI OP

ASDFGHJ KL

Caps Lock

Shift

Alt AltCtrl

()&

∗

Home PgUp

456

End PgDn

123

MNVCXZB

Ins Del

F11 F12

∗

: ;

Ins

. /

Prt Sc

Sys Req

+ =

{} []

? /

Del

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 Fn +

character key. Release

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

and pressing a

Shift

to continue using the overlay.

? /

Pause

Break

BkSp

Home

PgUp

Enter

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 for numeric entry. If the cursor and page control.

Release

Numeric mode

Arrow 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

turns on the most recently

icon lights, you can use the overlay

icon lights, you can use it for

, you can switch temporarily to

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

* In Windows 98, 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 alert you to the computer’s operating capability and battery charge status.

Battery, DC IN

and

Power

indicators on

Battery indicators

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 connected:

DC IN

indicator to determine the power status with the

Green

Flashing orange

No light

Power indicator

Check the AC adaptor connected:

Green

Blinking Orange

The Resume mode is called Suspend/Resume in Windows 95 and Standby in Windows

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 power status with the

Power

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

Indicates the power was turned off while the computer was in Resume mode. The indicator turns on for one second and turns off for two seconds.

. The functions are essentially the same.

No light

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Under any other conditions, the indicator does not light.

Battery types

The computer has two types of batteries:

Battery pack



Real Time Clock (RTC) battery



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.

The battery is a disposable item. When its operation becomes short even when fully charged, replace it with a new one.

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 in memory will be lost.

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:

Resume 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 ensure 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.

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 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 3 RTC battery 10 or longer Doesn't charge

Battery

socket and plug the other end into a working

DC IN

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 time.

Maximizing battery operating time.

The same factors affect charge

Battery charging notice

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

The battery is extremely hot or cold. 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



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

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Monitoring battery capacity

Remaining battery power can be monitored by the Power Saver Utility program. Refer to Utilities in Chapter 1, Introduction.

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, battery monitoring 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



battery-power saving options). The computer provides a battery save mode to conserve battery power. This mode has the following options:

Processing speed

•

Display auto off

•

HDD auto off

•

System auto off

•

LCD brightness

•

See Chapter 7, Setup and Password Security. How often and how long you use the hard disk, CD-ROM and the



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



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



supplies power. Enabling Resume mode conserves battery power if you are frequently



turning the computer off and on. Where you store your programs and data.



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



Operating time decreases at low temperatures.



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



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

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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 7 days

1 month or longer

Extending battery life

To maximize the life of your battery pack:

If you have extra battery packs, rotate their use.



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



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



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 pack, follow the steps below.

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.

Do not remove the battery pack while the computer is in Data in memory will be lost.

indicator flashes orange shortly after fully

Resume 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 pack, follow the steps below.

Turn the computer’s power off.

Disconnect all cables connected to the computer.

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

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

the latches.

Inserting the battery pack

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.

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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 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.

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

Turn on the computer as described in Chapter 3, Getting Started, and

the following message appears:

Password =

At this point, the hotkeys Fn +

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after you enter the password.

Enter the password.

Press

If you have set a password and the computer boots by the alarm Power On function and Resume is on, the computer will start with the instant security function enabled. The password = message is not displayed; however, you must enter the password to use the computer.

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

Enter

Valid password entered, system is now

starting up.

do not work. They will function

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.

The following steps describe how to use a service password diskette to start the computer if you’ve forgotten the supervisor’s or 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, Setup and Password Security, for details on how to create a password service diskette

If the computer is in work when you turn on the power. In this case, press the reset button.

When you press

message appears.

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.

If the boot priority is set for the hard disk, press the reset button and hold

down

key to boot from the diskette drive.

Power-up modes

The computer has three power-up modes:

Hibernation (saves data in memory to the hard disk)



Resume (retains data in memory)



Boot (does not save data in memory)



Refer also to the sections

Started, and to

Resume mode

, the password will be deleted and the following

Enter

Set Password Again? (Y/N)

Password =

Special Features

Turning off the power

, the password service diskette will not

. If you have inserted the diskette in

in Chapter 1, Introduction.

in Chapter 3, Getting

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Hotkeys

You can use hotkeys Fn + F3 to set the power-up modes. See

The Keyboard, for details.

TSETUP

You can use the MS-DOS-based utility TSETUP to set two power-up modes: Resume and Boot. See Chapter 7, Setup and Password Security, for details.

Chapter

The Resume mode is called Suspend/Resume in Windows 95 and Standby in Windows

Panel power off

You can set up your computer so that power turns on automatically when you open the display panel and turns off when you close it.

Refer to Special Features, in Chapter 1, Introduction, for an explanation of how to enable this convenient feature.

If you use the menu to turn off the computer, do not close the panel until the suspend function is completed. If you close the panel before the suspend function is completed, Resume will not work.

System auto off

This feature turns the system off automatically if it is not used for a set duration.

Refer to Special Features, in Chapter 1, Introduction, for an explanation of how to set the duration.

Auto Power On

Suspend

. The functions are essentially the same.

Standby

button in the Windows Shut Down

This feature lets you set a time for the system to turn on automatically. Refer to Special Features, in Chapter 1, Introduction, for an explanation of

how to set the power on timing.

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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 a modem receives a signal from a remote modem, it sends a ring indicator power on call to the computer. This feature does not work with a PC Card under Windows 95.

Refer to Chapter 7, Setup and Password Security, for an explanation of how to enable ring indicator power on.

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Chapter 7

Setup and Password Security

This chapter explains how to use TSETUP to configure your computer and how to set security passwords.

When you configure the computer, the computer stores your selected values in memory that is backed up by the internal Real Time Clock (RTC) battery.

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 the HDD Mode, CPU cache and level 2 cache 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

TSETUP displays the SYSTEM SETUP screen. 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)

BOOT PRIORITY Boot Priority = FDD->HDD->CD-ROM Power On Boot Select = Enable

CONFIGURATION Device Config. = All Devices

I/O PORTS Serial = COM1(3F8H/IRQ4) Built-in Modem = COM2(2F8H/IRQ3) 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?

window.

Down

After the computer reboots in MS-DOS, type

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

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

OTHERS Power-up Mode = Resume CPU Cache = Enabled Level 2 Cache = Enabled Processor serial number = Disabled

Auto Power On = Disabled Alarm Volume = High System Beep = Enabled Panel Power On/Off = Disabled

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)

TSETUP

from the

and press

Shut

Enter

The

Panel Power On/Off

Resume mode

item appears only when the computer is in

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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

PgDn

to change pages.

to change the value.

BkSp

On either page, you can go directly to a specific group by pressing the first letter (highlighted) of the group’s name. For example, press Battery group.

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.

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

to accept the changes you made.

End

Are you sure? (Y/N)

The changes you made will cause the system to

reboot.

Esc

to quit at any time without saving changes. TSETUP

Default configuration

When you access TSETUP, the current configuration is displayed.

To show the default configuration, press

To accept the default settings, press

Home

and then press Y.

End

to go to the

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

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• 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 95/98 Device Manager.

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.

First page of TSETUP

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. System Auto Off = Disabled (Resume mode only) 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. System Auto Off = 30Min. (Resume mode only) LCD Brightness = Bright or Semi-Bright* Cooling Method = Battery optimized

* 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 tab lets you select

Auto-Selected

and

Simultaneous

Auto-Selected

Simultaneous

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"

This item lets you set the external keyboard.

Disabled

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

Left Ctrl + Left Alt

Del

key. For example, if you select

Del

cannot be used.

key equivalent when you are using an

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

Right Ctrl + Right Alt

Left Ctrl + Left Alt

and

Del

to reboot the computer.

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 to

Enabled

USB Legacy Emulation

item in TSETUP

USB Legacy Emulation = Disabled

Parallel Port Mode

This tab lets you set the Printer Port type. Use the Windows Device Manager to make settings for the Parallel port.

Printer Port Type

The options in this tab are

ECP

Standard Bi-directional

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)

(Default)

= Enabled

and

ECP

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

ECP

This setting should be used with some other parallel devices.

Select this mode when using MS-DOS, Windows 95/98 or Windows NT. (Default)

Standard Bi-directional

. (Default)

Standard IDE

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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.

Boot priority

This tab 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 →→→→ FDD →→→→ HDD

CD-ROM →→→→ HDD →→→→ FDD

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

Selects the diskette drive.

Selects the HDD.

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

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

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

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

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

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

This procedure does not affect the settings.

Selects the CD/DVD-ROM.

Power On Boot Select

This tab lets you enable or disable the F2 hotkey, which changes the boot device when pressed during start up.

Display

This tab lets you customize your computer’s display settings for either the internal LCD screen or for an external monitor.

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Power On Display

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

Auto-Selected

Simultaneous

You cannot select TV display in TSETUP. To display on a TV screen use hot keys

The LCD Display Stretch feature cannot be set in the Display window of Hardware Setup. To set this function, follow the steps below.

1. Click

2. Double-click the

3. Click the Settings tab and click the

4. Click the Flat Panel tab and click the Display Stretch check box.

Fn + F5

Start

window. If you are using Windows 95, skip to step 4. If you are using Windows 98, continue with step 3.

. Refer to

, point to Settings and click Control Panel.

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.

Display

Chapter 5,

icon to open the Display Properties

The Keyboard.

Advanced

button.

LCD Display Stretch

This feature is used to enable or disable the text mode stretch. The options are

increases the display area of the screen.

Enabled

and

Disabled

(Default). Enabling this feature

This option allows you to select the type of TV.

TV Type NTSC

TV Output Signal Composite

(National Television System Committee)

(Phase Alternation Line)

PAL

Others

Whether or not you need to configure the computer with these options depends primarily on the kind of software or peripherals you use.

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Power-up Mode

This option lets you choose between Resume and boot mode.

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

CPU Cache, Level 2 Cache

Use this feature to enable or disable the CPU cache and to set the write policy.

Level 2 Cache

cache is enabled. Disabling the CPU cache also disables these features.

Write-back

memory is accessed only when necessary to update the cache contents with changes in main memory. memory every time data is handled by the processor. The write policy option is used only for the CPU cache.

and

Write Policy

policy provides better system performance, because main

Write-through

are activated only when the CPU

policy accesses main

CPU Cache Options Enabled

Disabled

Level 2 Cache Options

Write Policy Write-back

Enabled

Disabled

(Default)

Write-through:

through.

: Enables the CPU cache. (Default)

: Disables the CPU cache.

: Enables the level 2 cache. (Default)

: Disables the level 2 cache.

: Sets the write policy to write-back.

Sets the write policy to write-

Processor Serial Number

Use this feature to enable or disable the ability of a remote location to read your processor’s serial number.

Processor Serial Number

This item appears under the following conditions:

A supervisor password is set, but a user password is not set.



If a supervisor password and a user password are both set and the



user password is used to log onto the computer, this item will appear if no restriction is placed on the user password.

= Disabled

= Enabled

(Default)

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Auto Power On

This option lets you set a time for automatic power on and lets you enable or disable the ring indicator feature.

Ring Indicator

when the computer is in Resume mode.

OPTIONS

Alarm Time = 00:00:00 Alarm Date Option = Disabled Ring indicator = Disabled

is displayed only

Alarm Time

be changed. day. If the alarm date is set to

is set in the sequence of hours and minutes. Seconds cannot

Alarm Date Option

is set in the sequence of month and

Disabled

, the computer will be powered on once when the set time is reached. Press ↓ to move the cursor to the right and ↑ to move the cursor to the left when you set the time.

The Alarm Time setting does not work in a Windows 98 environment. If you are using Windows 98, use

Scheduled Tasks

to set the Alarm Time.

Alarm Volume

This option disables or sets the volume level of the alarm. Setting this option to off disables the computer’s sound function for alarms. This option can also be set with hotkeys.

Off

Low

Medium

High

When

Alarm Volume

let you enable or disable certain functions.

ALARM VOLUME OPTIONS

Low Battery Alarm = Enabled Panel Close Alarm = Enabled

Disables alarm

Sets the alarm volume to low

Sets the alarm volume to medium

Sets the alarm volume to high (Default)

is selected, the subwindow below is displayed to

System Beep

Use this feature to enable or disable the system beep.

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Panel Power On/Off

This option allows you to automatically turn your computer on or off by opening or closing the display panel.

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Configuration

This option allows you to set the configuration method.

I/O Ports

This option lets you specify the settings for the serial and parallel ports and built-in modem. Use the Windows 95/98 Device Manager to change these settings. Refer to your Windows 95/98 documentation.

Serial

This option allows you to set the COM level for the serial port. The serial port interrupt request level (IRQ) and I/O port base address for

each COM level is shown below.

COM level I/O address Interrupt level

COM1 3F8H 4

COM2 2F8H 3

COM3 3E8H 4

COM3 3E8H 5

COM3 3E8H 7

COM4 2E8H 3

COM4 2E8H 5

COM4 2E8H 7

Not used

Others

If the setting for the serial port is the same as that for the Built-in Modem or Parallel port, the port(s) is set to Not Used or disabled.

(Default)

(Disables port) (Other settings made automatically by

plug-and-play operating systems)

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Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Copyright

Disclaimer

Trademarks

EU Declaration of Conformity

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General Precautions

Table of Contents

Preface

Manual contents

Conventions

Chapter 1

Introduction

Equipment checklist

Features

Special features

Utilities

Options

Chapter 2

The Grand Tour

Front with the display closed

Left side

Right side

Back side

Underside

Front with the display open

Indicators

Drives

AC adaptor

Chapter 3

Getting Started

Setting up

Connecting the AC adaptor

Opening the display

Turning on the power

Turning off the power

Restarting the computer

Restoring the preinstalled software

Chapter 4

Operating Basics

Using AccuPoint™ II

Using CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drives

Disk care

International modem

Video out

Cleaning the computer

Moving the computer

Heat dispersal

Chapter 5

The Keyboard

Grey keys

F1…F12 function keys

Soft Keys: Alt Gr Key Combinations

Soft keys: Fn key combinations

Keypad overlay

Generating ASCII characters

Chapter 6

Power and Power-Up Modes

Power conditions

Power indicators

Battery types

Care and use of the battery pack

Replacing the battery pack

Starting the computer by password

Power-up modes

Panel power off

System auto off

Auto Power On

Ring indicator power on

Chapter 7

Setup and Password Security

TSETUP