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© 2003 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 M30 Series Portable Personal Computer User’s Manual First edition September 2003 Copyright authority for music, movies, computer programs, data bases

and other intellectual property covered by copyright laws belongs to the author or to the copyright owner. Copyrighted material can be reproduced only for personal use or use within the home. Any other use beyond that stipulated above (including conversion to digital format, alteration, transfer of copied material and distribution on a network) without the permission of the copyright owner is a violation of copyright or author’s rights and is subject to civil damages or criminal action. Please comply with copyright laws in making any reproduction from this manual.

Disclaimer

This manual has been validated and reviewed for accuracy. The instructions and descriptions it contains are accurate for the TOSHIBA Satellite M30 Series Portable Personal Computer at the time of this manual’s production. However, succeeding computers and manuals are subject to change without notice. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for damages incurred directly or indirectly from errors, omissions or discrepancies between the computer and the manual.

Trademarks

IBM is a registered trademark and IBM PC is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation.

Intel and Pentium are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation.

Windows and Microsoft are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

Photo CD is a trademark of Eastman Kodak. Other trademarks and registered trademarks not listed above may be

used in this manual.

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 GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany.

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Modem warning notice

Conformity Statement

The equipment has been approved to [Commission Decision “CTR21”] for pan-European single terminal connection to the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN).

However, due to differences between the individual PSTNs provided in different countries/regions the approval does not, of itself, give an unconditional assurance of successful operation on every PSTN network termination point.

In the event of problems, you should contact your equipment supplier in the first instance.

Network Compatibility Statement

This product is designed to work with, and is compatible with the following networks. It has been tested to and found to conform with the additional requirements contained in EG 201 121.

Germany - ATAAB AN005, AN006, AN007, AN009, AN010,

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

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

Spain - ATAAB AN005, 007, 012, and ES01

Switzerland - ATAAB AN002

All other countries/regions

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.

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

P03, 04, 08, 10

- ATAAB AN003, 004

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Optical disc drive safety instructions

Be sure to check the international precautions at the end of this section.

CD-RW/DVD-ROM drives

Panasonic UJDA750

The CD-RW/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 authorized 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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DVD-R/-RW drives

TOSHIBA SD-R6012

The DVD-R/-RW 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 authorized 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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DVD Multi drives

Panasonic UJ-811

The DVD Multi 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 authorized 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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TEAC DV-W22E

This product has been designed and manufactured according to FDA regulations “title 21. CFR. chapter 1, subchapter J. based on the radiation Control for Health and Safety Act of 1968,” and is classified as a class 1 laser product. There is no hazardous invisible laser radiation during operation because invisible laser radiation emitted inside of this product is completely confined in the protective housings.

The label required in this regulation is shown below.

Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

Optical pickup Type : PSH202 Manufacturer : TEAC Laser output : Less than 1.5mW (Play) and 53.3mW

(Record) on the objective lens Wavelength : 779-789nm (CD) 652 ~ 660nm (DVD)

Location of the required label

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International precautions

CAUTION: This appliance contains a laser system and is classified as a “CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT.” To use this model properly, read the instruction manual carefully and keep this manual for your future reference. In case of any trouble with this model, please contact your nearest “AUTHORIZED service station.” To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam, do not try to open the enclosure

VORSICHT: Dieses Gerät enthält ein LaserSystem und ist als “LASERSCHUTZKLASSE 1 PRODUKT” klassifiziert. Für den richtigen Gebrauch dieses Modells lesen Sie bitte die Bedienungsanleitung sorgfältig durch und bewahren diese bitte als Referenz auf. Falls Probleme mit diesem Modell auftreten, benachrichtigen Sie bitte die nächste “autorisierte Service-Vertretung”. Um einen direkten Kontakt mit dem Laserstrahl zu vermeiden darf das Gerät nicht geöffnet werden.

ADVARSEL: Denne mærking er anbragt udvendigt på apparatet og indikerer, at apparatet arbejder med laserstråler af klasse 1, hviket betyder, at der anvendes laserstrlier af svageste klasse, og at man ikke på apparatets yderside kan bilve udsat for utilladellg kraftig stråling.

APPARATET BOR KUN ÅBNES AF FAGFOLK MED SÆRLIGT KENDSKAB TIL APPARATER MED LASERSTRÅLER!

Indvendigt i apparatet er anbragt den her gengivne advarselsmækning, som advarer imod at foretage sådanne indgreb i apparatet, at man kan komme til at udsætte sig for laserstråling.

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OBS! Apparaten innehåller laserkomponent som

VAROIT US . Suojakoteloa si saa avata. Laite

CAUTION: USE OF CONTROLS OR

VORSICHT: DIE VERWENDUNG VON ANDEREN

avger laserstråining överstigande gränsen för laserklass 1.

sisältää laserdiodin, joka lähetää näkymätöntä silmilie vaarallista lasersäteilyä.

ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED IN THE OWNER’S MANUAL MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.

STEURUNGEN ODER EINSTELLUNGEN ODER DAS DURCHFÜHREN VON ANDEREN VORGÄNGEN ALS IN DER BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG BESCHRIEBEN KÖNNEN GEFÄHRLICHE STRAHLENEXPOSITIONEN ZUR FOLGE HABEN.

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General Precautions

TOSHIBA computers are designed to optimise safety, minimise strain and withstand the rigors of portability. However, certain precautions should be observed to further reduce the risk of personal injury, damage to the computer or impaired performance.

Be certain to read the general precautions below and to note the cautions included in the text of the manual. Please also refer to the Safety Instruction Manual.

Stress injury

Carefully read the Safety Instruction Manual. It contains information on prevention of stress injuries to your hands and wrists that can be caused by extensive keyboard use. Chapter 3, Getting Started, also includes information on work space design, posture and lighting that can help reduce physical stress.

Heat Warning

■ Avoid prolonged physical contact with the computer. If the computer

is used for long periods, its surface can become very warm. While the temperature will not feel hot to the touch, if you maintain physical contact with the computer for a long time (if you rest the computer on your lap, or if you keep your hands on the palm rest, for example) your skin might suffer low-heat injury.

■ If the computer has been used for a long time, avoid direct contact

with the metal plate supporting the I/O ports. It can become hot.

■ The surface of the AC adaptor can become hot when in use. This

condition does not indicate a malfunction. If you need to transport the AC adaptor, disconnect it and let it cool before moving it.

■ Do not lay the AC adaptor on a material that is sensitive to heat. The

material could be damaged.

Mobile phones

Use of mobile phones can interfere with the PC sound system. The PC operation is not impaired but it is recommended that a distance of 30 cm is maintained between the PC & the mobile phone.

Pressure or impact damage

Do not apply heavy pressure to the computer or subject it to strong impact. Excessive pressure or impact can cause damage to computer components or otherwise cause malfunctions.

PC Card overheating

Some PC cards can become hot with prolonged use. 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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Mobile phones

Use of mobile phones can interfere with the audio system. Computer operation is not impaired but it is recommended that a distance of 30 cm be maintained between the computer and a mobile phone in use.

Central Processing Unit (CPU) Performance Disclaimer

CPU Performance in your computer product may vary from specifications under the following conditions:

■ Use of certain peripheral products

■ use of battery power instead of AC power

■ use of certain multimedia games or videos with special effects

■ use of standard telephone lines or low speed network connections

■ use of complex modelling software, such as high end computer aided

design applications

■ use of the computer in areas with low air pressure (high altitude

>1,000 meters or >3,280 feet above sea level)

■ use of the computer at temperatures outside the range of 5°C to 35°C

(41°F to 95°F) or >25°C (77°F) at high altitude (all temperature references are approximate).

■ CPU performance may also vary from specifications due to design

configuration.

Under some conditions, your computer product may automatically shut down. This is a normal protective feature designed to reduce the risk of lost data or damage to the product when used outside recommended conditions. To avoid risk of lost data, always make back-up copies of data by periodically storing it on an external storage medium. For optimum performance, use your computer product only under recommended conditions. Read additional restrictions under Environmental Requirements defined in the Appendix A, Specifications. Contact TOSHIBA Technical Service and Support for more information.

CE compliance

This product and the original options are designed to observe the related EMC (Electromagnetic compatibility) and safety standards. However, TOSHIBA should not guarantee that this product still observes these EMC standards if options or cables not produced by TOSHIBA are connected or implemented. In this case the persons who have connected / implemented those options / cables have to assure that the system (PC plus options / cables) still fulfils the required standards. To avoid in general EMC problems following advice should be observed:

■ Only CE marked options should be connected / implemented

■ Only best shielded cables should be connected

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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~)

■ Medical Environments

■ Automotive Environments

■ Aircraft Environments

If this product is supplied with a network port, please refer to the paragraph "Network connection".

Any consequences resulting from the use of this product in working environments that are not approved are not the responsibility of TOSHIBA Europe GmbH.

The consequences of the use of this product in non-approved working environments may be:

■ Interference with other devices or machines in the near surrounding

area

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

generated by other devices or machines in the near surrounding area

Therefore TOSHIBA strongly recommend that the electromagnetic compatibility of this product should be suitably tested in all non-approved working environments before use. In the case of automobiles or aircraft, the manufacturer or airline respectively should be asked for permission before use of this product.

Furthermore, for general safety reasons, the use of this product in environments with explosive atmospheres is not permitted.

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Network connection (class A warning)

If this product has networking capabilities and will be connected to a network, Class A radiation limits will be observed (in accordance with technical conventions). This means that if the product will be used in a domestic environment, other devices in the near surrounding may suffer interference. Consequently, please do not use this product in such environments (for example a living room), otherwise you could be held responsible for any ensuing interference.

Information on the secure use of the CD-RW

Please adhere to the following information on the use of the CD-RW to minimise the risk of unsuccessful storing process. As the storing may be unsuccessful despite your adhering to these information, for example because of a defective storing medium, you should even if the software indicates a successful storage, always check if the data has been stored successfully.

About TOSHIBA Wireless Solution

Wireless LAN Card Types

The Wireless LAN Card is a wireless network card that complies with the IEEE 802.11 standard on wireless LANs (Revision B). The Wireless LAN Card supports data rates up to 11 Mbit/s.

■ Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity) certified by the Wireless Ethernet

Compatibility Alliance (WECA). This means that your Wireless hardware will communicate with other vendors’ IEEE 802.11 compliant wireless LAN product.

■ Fully compatible with any other wireless LAN system based on Direct

Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) radio technology that complies with the “IEEE 802.11 standard on wireless LANs (Revision B).

Wireless LAN cards

The Wireless LAN Card supports the following wireless LAN features:

■ Automatic Transmit Rate Select mechanism in the transmit range of

11, 5.5, 2 and 1 Mbit/s.

■ Frequent Channel Selection (2.4 GHz).

■ Roaming over multiple channels.

■ Card Power Management.

■ Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) data encryption, based on the 128 bit

RC4 encryption algorithm as defined in the IEEE 802.11 standard on wireless LANs.

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Wireless Interoperability

The TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card products are designed to be interoperable with any Wireless LAN product that is based on Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) radio technology, and is compliant to:

■ The IEEE 802.11 Standard on Wireless LANs (Revision B), as defined

and approved by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers.

■ The Wireless Fidelity (WiFi) certification as defined by the WECA

Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance.

Wireless LAN and your Health

Wireless LAN products, like other radio devices, emit radio frequency electromagnetic energy. The level of energy emitted by Wireless LAN devices however is far much less than the electromagnetic energy emitted by wireless devices like for example mobile phones.

Because Wireless LAN products operate within the guidelines found in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations, TOSHIBA believes Wireless LAN is safe for use by consumers. These standards and recommendations reflect the consensus of the scientific community and result from deliberations of panels and committees of scientists who continually review and interpret the extensive research literature.

In some situations or environments, the use of Wireless LAN may be restricted by the proprietor of the building or responsible representatives of the organisation. These situations may for example include:

■ Using the Wireless LAN equipment on board of aeroplanes, or

■ In any other environment where the risk of interference to other

devices or services is perceived or identified as harmful.

If you are uncertain of the policy that applies on the use of wireless devices in a specific organisation or environment (e.g. airports), you are encouraged to ask for authorisation to use the Wireless LAN device prior to turning on the equipment.

Safety Instruction for Wireless Products

If your computer has wireless function, all safety instructions must be read carefully and must be fully understood, before attempting to use our Wireless Products.

This manual contains the safety instructions that must be observed in order to avoid potential hazards that could result in personal injuries or could damage your Wireless Products.

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Limitation of Liability

For damage occurring due to an earthquake or thunder, fire beyond our responsibility, action by third party, other accident, intentional or accidental mistakes by a user, misuse, use under abnormal conditions, we do not take any responsibility.

For incidental damage (loss of business profit, business interruption, etc.) occurring due to use or disability of the product, we do not take any responsibility.

For damage occurring due to non observance of the contents described in the instruction manual, we do not take any responsibility.

For damage occurring due to erroneous operation or hang up caused by use in combination with products not related to our company, we do not take any responsibility.

Usage Restrictions

Do not use the Wireless Products for controlling equipment:

■ Equipment directly linked with human life corresponds to the

following.

■ Medical equipment such as life support systems, equipment used

in operations, etc.

■ Exhaust systems for gases such as poisonous gas etc. and

exhaust systems for smoke.

■ Equipment that must be set up in compliance with various laws

such as the Fire Services Act, the Construction Standard Act, etc.

■ Equipment corresponding to that mentioned above.

■ Equipment linked with human safety or having a serious influence on

the safe maintenance of public function, etc., because it is not designed or manufactured for this type of use.

■ Traffic control equipment for air, railroad, road, marine transport,

etc.

■ Equipment used in atomic power plants etc.

■ Equipment corresponding to that mentioned above.

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WARNING

Turn OFF the Wireless Communication switch of Wireless Products in a congested place, such as a crowded commuter train.

Keep this product away from a cardiac pacemaker at least 22cm. Radio waves can potentially affect cardiac pacemaker operation, thereby

causing respiratory troubles. Turn OFF the Wireless Communication switch inside a medical facility or

near medical electric equipment. Do not bring medical electric equipment close to the product.

Radio waves can potentially affect medical electric equipment, thereby causing an accident due to malfunction.

Turn OFF the Wireless Communication switch near an automatic door, fire alarm or other automatic control equipment.

Radio waves can potentially affect automatic control equipment, thereby causing an accident due to malfunction.

Do not turn ON the Wireless Communication switch in aircraft or in places that generate or can generate radio interference.

Radio waves can potentially affect them, causing an accident due to malfunction.

Monitor possible radio interference or other troubles to other equipment while the product is used. If any effect is caused, turn OFF the Wireless Communication switch.

Otherwise, radio waves can potentially affect other equipment, thereby causing an accident due to malfunction.

When using the product in a car, check with the automobile dealer if the car has an adequate electromagnetic compatibility (EMC).

Radio waves of the product can potentially hamper safe driving. Depending on car model, the product can rarely affect car electronic

equipment if it is used in a car.

NOTE

Do not use the product in the following places: Places near a microwave oven where a magnetic field generates and

places where static electricity or radio interference generates. Depending on environment, radio waves can not reach to the product.

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Regulatory Information

The TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card must be installed and used in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions as described in the user documentation that comes with the product. This device complies with the following radio frequency and safety standards.

Canada – Industry Canada (IC)

This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may

not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of this device.”

L’utilisation de ce dispositif est autorisée seulement aux conditions suivantes : (1) il ne doit pas produire de brouillage et (2) l’utilisateur du dispositif doit étre prét à accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique reçu, même si ce brouillage est susceptible de compromettre le fonctionnement du dispositif.

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Europe – EU Declaration of Conformity

This device complies with the essential requirements of the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC with essential test suites as per standards:

■ EN 60950 Safety of Information Technology equipment

■ ETS 300 328 Technical requirements for radio equipment

■ ETS 300 826 General EMC requirements for radio equipment.

Belgium/ België/Belgique

For outdoor usage only channel 10 (2457 MHz) and 11 (2462 MHz) is allowed.

For private usage outside buildings across public grounds over less than 300m no special registration with IBPT/BIPT is required. Registration to IBPT/BIPT is required for private usage outside buildings across public grounds over more than 300m. An IBPT/BIPT license is required for public usage outside building.

For registration and license please contact IBPT/BIPT.

Gebruik buiten gebouw alleen op kanalen 10 (2457 MHz) en 11 (2462 MHz). Voor privégebruik buiten gebouw over publieke groud over afstand kleiner dan 300m geen registratie bij BIPT/IBPT nodig; voor gebruik over afstand groter dan 300m is wel registratie bij BIPT/IBPT nodig. Voor publiek gebruik buiten gebouwen is licentie van BIPT/IBPT verplicht. Voor registratie of licentie kunt u contact opnemen met BIPT.

L’utilisation en extérieur est autorisé sur le canal 10 (2457 MHz) et 11 (2462 Mhz).

Dans le cas d’une utilisation privée, à l’extérieur d’un bâtiment, au-dessus d’un espace public, aucun enregistrement n’est nécessaire pour une distance de moins de 300m. Pour une distance supérieure à 300m un enregistrement auprès de I’IBPT est requise. Pour une utilisation publique à I’extérieur de bâtiments, une licence de I’IBPT est requise. Pour les enregistrements et licences, veuillez contacter I’IBPT.

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License required for outdoor installations. Check with reseller for procedure to follow

Anmeldung im Outdoor-Bereich notwendig, aber nicht genehmigungspflichtig. Bitte mit Händler die Vorgehensweise abstimmen.

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France Restricted frequency band: only channels 10 and

Italy/Italia License required for indoor use. Use with

Nederland License required for outdoor installations. Check

11 (2457 MHz and 2462 MHz respectively) may be used in France. License required for every installation, indoor and outdoor installations. Please contact ART for procedure to follow.

Bande de fréquence restreinte : seuls les canaux 10 à 11 (2457 et 2462 MHz respectivement) doivent être utilisés en France.

Toute utilisation, qu’elle soit intérieure ou extérieure, est soumise à autorisation. Vous pouvez contacter I’Autorité de Régulation des Télécommuniations (http://www.art-telecom.fr) pour la procédure à suivre.

outdoor installations not allowed E’necessaria la concessione ministeriale anche

per l’uso interno. Verificare con i rivenditori la procedura da

seguire. L’uso per installazione in esterni non e’ permessa.

with reseller for procedure to follow Licentie verplicht voor gebruik met

buitenantennes. Neem contact op met verkoper voor juiste procedure

USA-Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation of the devices in a Wireless LAN System is subject to the following two conditions:

■ This device may not cause harmful interference.

■ This device must accept any interference that may cause undesired

operation.

TOSHIBA is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by unauthorized modification of the devices included with this TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card, or the substitution or attachment of connecting cables and equipment other than specified by TOSHIBA.

The correction of interference caused by such unauthorized modification, substitution or attachment will be the responsibility of the user.

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Caution: Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation.

The Toshiba Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card will be installed with one of two types of antennas. Both antenna types, when installed are located at the upper edge of the LCD screen.

For both antennas, the radiated output power of the TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, the TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized. In normal operating configuration, the LCD in the upright position, the distance between the antenna and the user should not be less than 20cm.

Refer to the Regulatory Statements as identified in the documentation that comes with those products for additional information.

Relevant transmitters include FCC IDs: CJ6PA3171WL, CJ6PA3121BT.

Tai wa n

Article 14 Unless approved, for any model accredited low

Article 17 Any use of low power radio frequency electric

power radio frequency electric machinery, any company, trader or user shall not change the frequency, increase the power or change the features and functions of the original design.

machinery shall not affect the aviation safety and interfere with legal communications. In event that any interference is found, the use of such electric machinery shall be stopped immediately, and reusing of such products can be resumed until no interference occurs after improvement.

The legal communications mentioned in the above item refer to radio communications operated in accordance with telecommunication laws and regulations.

Low power radio frequency electric machinery shall resist against interference from legal communications or from industrial, scientific and medical radio emission electric machinery.

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Using this equipment in Japan

In Japan, the frequency bandwidth of 2,400~2,483.5MHz for second generation low-power data communication systems such as this equipment overlaps that of mobile object identification systems (premises radio station and specified low-power radio station).

1. Sticker Please put the following sticker on devices incorporating this product.

2. Indication The indication shown below appears on this equipment.

(1) 2.4 : This equipment uses a frequency of 2.4GHz. (2) DS : This equipment uses DS-SS modulation. (3) 4 : The interference range of this equipment is less than 40m. (4)

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: This equipment uses a frequency bandwidth from

2,400mhz to 2,483.5MHz. It is impossible to avoid the band of mobile object

identification systems.

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Device Authorisation

This device obtains the Technical Regulation Conformity Certification and the Technical Conditions Compliance Approval, and it belongs to the device class of radio equipment of low-power data communication system radio station stipulated in the Radio Law and the Telecommunications Business Law of Japan.

The Name of the radio equipment: MPCI3A-20/R JAPAN APPROVALS INSTITUTE FOR

TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT TELECOM ENGINEERING CENTER Approval Number: 01NY A1088 The following restrictions apply:

■ Do not disassemble or modify the device.

■ Do not install the embedded wireless module into other device.

Approval Number: D01-1128JP

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Preface

Manual contents................................................................................... xxx

Conventions......................................................................................... xxxi

Abbreviations..............................................................................xxxi

Icons ...........................................................................................xxxi

Keys ............................................................................................xxxi

Key operation..............................................................................xxxi

Display ........................................................................................xxxi

Messages...................................................................................xxxii

Chapter 1 Introduction

Equipment checklist............................................................................. 1-1

Hardware......................................................................................1-1

Software.......................................................................................1-2

Documentation ............................................................................1-2

Features ................................................................................................ 1-3

Special features.................................................................................... 1-9

Utilities ................................................................................................ 1-11

Options................................................................................................ 1-12

Chapter 2 The Grand Tour

Front with the display closed .............................................................. 2-1

Left side................................................................................................. 2-2

Right side .............................................................................................. 2-4

Back side .............................................................................................. 2-5

Underside.............................................................................................. 2-6

Front with the display open ................................................................. 2-7

Indicators .............................................................................................. 2-9

USB diskette drive (optional)............................................................. 2-12

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Optical media drives .......................................................................... 2-13

Region codes for DVD drives and media...................................2-13

Writable discs ............................................................................2-13

Formats......................................................................................2-14

CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive............................................................2-14

DVD-R/-RW drive.......................................................................2-14

DVD Multi drive..........................................................................2-14

Universal AC adaptor......................................................................... 2-15

Chapter 3 Getting Started

Setting up your work space................................................................. 3-1

General conditions.......................................................................3-2

Placement of the computer..........................................................3-2

Seating and posture.....................................................................3-3

Lighting ........................................................................................3-4

Work habits..................................................................................3-4

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Restoring the preinstalled software.................................................. 3-11

Restoring the complete system .................................................3-11

Restoring TOSHIBA utilities and drivers ....................................3-12

Chapter 4 Operating Basics

Touch pad.............................................................................................. 4-1

Using the USB diskette drive............................................................... 4-2

Connecting 3½" diskette drive.....................................................4-2

Disconnecting 3½" diskette drive................................................4-3

Using optical media drives .................................................................. 4-3

Loading discs...............................................................................4-4

Removing discs ...........................................................................4-6

Audio/Video controls............................................................................ 4-7

Mode Control button....................................................................4-7

Controls for CD/DVD and Digital Audio .......................................4-8

Next and Previous buttons ..........................................................4-9

Play/Pause and Stop buttons......................................................4-9

Audio............................................................................................4-9

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Writing CDs on CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive.......................................... 4-12

Before writing or rewriting..........................................................4-12

When writing or rewriting...........................................................4-13

Writing CD/DVDs on DVD-R/-RW drive ............................................ 4-14

Important message....................................................................4-14

Disclaimer ..................................................................................4-14

Writing CD/DVDs on DVD Multi drive ............................................... 4-15

Important message....................................................................4-15

Disclaimer ..................................................................................4-15

Read/write function chart...........................................................4-16

Before writing or rewriting..........................................................4-17

When writing or rewriting...........................................................4-18

Drag’n Drop CD+DVD................................................................4-18

Data verification.........................................................................4-19

Video (DVD-R/-RW/-RAM) .........................................................4-20

Media care .......................................................................................... 4-21

CD/DVDs....................................................................................4-21

Diskettes....................................................................................4-21

Modem ................................................................................................ 4-22

Region selection ........................................................................4-22

Properties menu.........................................................................4-23

Connecting.................................................................................4-24

Disconnecting............................................................................4-24

Wireless LAN....................................................................................... 4-25

Supported features....................................................................4-25

Security......................................................................................4-25

Wireless communication switch ................................................4-25

Wireless communication indicator.............................................4-26

LAN ...................................................................................................... 4-26

Connecting LAN cable...............................................................4-27

Disconnecting LAN cable...........................................................4-28

Cleaning the computer ...................................................................... 4-28

Moving the computer......................................................................... 4-28

Heat dispersal..................................................................................... 4-29

Chapter 5 Keyboard

Typewriter keys..................................................................................... 5-1

F1…F12 function keys.......................................................................... 5-2

Soft keys: Fn key combinations.......................................................... 5-2

Emulating keys on enhanced keyboard.......................................5-2

Hot keys.......................................................................................5-3

Fn Sticky key ...............................................................................5-5

Windows special keys..................................................................5-6

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Keypad overlay ..................................................................................... 5-6

Turning on the overlays................................................................5-6

Temporarily using normal keyboard (overlay on)..........................5-7

Temporarily using overlay (overlay off).........................................5-7

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

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

Chapter 6 Power

Power conditions.................................................................................. 6-1

Power indicators .................................................................................. 6-2

Battery indicator...........................................................................6-2

DC IN indicator ............................................................................6-3

Power indicator............................................................................6-3

Battery types......................................................................................... 6-4

Battery pack.................................................................................6-4

Real Time Clock battery...............................................................6-5

Care and use of the battery pack........................................................ 6-5

Safety precautions .......................................................................6-5

Charging the batteries..................................................................6-8

Monitoring battery capacity.........................................................6-9

Maximising battery operating time.............................................6-10

Retaining data with power off ....................................................6-10

Extending battery life.................................................................6-11

Replacing the battery pack ............................................................... 6-11

Removing the battery pack........................................................6-12

Installing the battery pack..........................................................6-13

TOSHIBA Password Utility................................................................. 6-13

User password...........................................................................6-13

Supervisor password.................................................................6-15

Starting the computer by password ..........................................6-15

Power-up modes................................................................................ 6-16

Windows utilities........................................................................6-16

Hot keys.....................................................................................6-16

Panel power on/off............................................................................. 6-16

System Auto Off.................................................................................. 6-17

Chapter 7 HW Setup

Accessing HW Setup............................................................................ 7-1

HW Setup window................................................................................ 7-1

General.........................................................................................7-2

Parallel/Printer..............................................................................7-2

Display .........................................................................................7-2

Boot Priority.................................................................................7-3

Keyboard......................................................................................7-4

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CPU .............................................................................................7-4

LAN..............................................................................................7-5

Chapter 8 Optional Devices

PC cards................................................................................................ 8-2

Inserting a PC card ......................................................................8-2

Removing a PC card....................................................................8-3

SD cards................................................................................................ 8-3

Inserting an SD card ....................................................................8-4

Removing an SD card..................................................................8-4

SD card care................................................................................8-5

Memory expansion............................................................................... 8-6

Installing a memory module.........................................................8-6

Removing memory module..........................................................8-8

Battery packs........................................................................................ 8-9

Universal AC adaptor........................................................................... 8-9

USB FDD kit .......................................................................................... 8-9

External monitor................................................................................... 8-9

TV......................................................................................................... 8-10

Connecting a TV ........................................................................8-10

Changing the resolution.............................................................8-10

Parallel printer .................................................................................... 8-11

i.LINK (IEEE1394)................................................................................ 8-11

Precautions................................................................................8-11

Connecting.................................................................................8-12

Disconnecting............................................................................8-12

Security lock ....................................................................................... 8-13

Chapter 9 Troubleshooting

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

RTC Battery .................................................................................9-7

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

Keyboard......................................................................................9-8

LCD panel ....................................................................................9-8

Hard disk drive.............................................................................9-9

CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive..............................................................9-9

DVD-R/-RW drive.......................................................................9-11

DVD Multi drive..........................................................................9-12

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Diskette drive.............................................................................9-14

SD card......................................................................................9-14

PC card......................................................................................9-14

Infrared port ...............................................................................9-15

Pointing device ..........................................................................9-15

USB............................................................................................9-16

Memory expansion ....................................................................9-17

Sound system............................................................................9-17

External Monitor.........................................................................9-18

Modem.......................................................................................9-18

LAN............................................................................................9-19

Wireless LAN..............................................................................9-19

TV output signal.........................................................................9-20

Printer ........................................................................................9-20

i.LINK (IEEE1394).......................................................................9-21

If you need further assistance........................................................... 9-21

Before you call ...........................................................................9-21

Where to write............................................................................9-21

Appendix A Specifications Appendix B AC Power Cord and Connectors Appendix C Keyboard Layouts Appendix D Display Controller and Modes Appendix E If your computer is stolen Appendix F ASCII Character Codes Appendix G Wireless LAN Appendix H Internal Modem Guide Glossary Index

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Preface

Congratulations on your purchase of the Satellite M30 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 M30 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 computer and carefully read HW Setup.

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Manual contents

This manual is composed of nine chapters, eight appendixes, a glossary and an index.

Chapter 1, Introduction, is an overview of the computer’s features, capabilities, and options.

Chapter 2, The Grand Tour, identifies the components of the computer and briefly explains how they function.

Chapter 3, Getting Started, provides a quick overview of how to begin operating your computer and gives tips on safety and designing your work area.

Chapter 4, Operating Basics, includes instructions on using the following devices: Touch pad, USB diskette drive, optical media drives, audio/video controls, microphone, internal modem, Wireless LAN and LAN. It also provides tips on care of the computer, diskettes and CD/DVDs.

Chapter 5, The Keyboard, describes special keyboard functions including the keypad overlay and hot keys.

Chapter 6, Power, gives details on the computer’s power resources and battery save modes. It also tells how to set passwords.

Chapter 7, HW Setup, explains how to configure the computer using the HW Setup program.

Chapter 8, Optional Devices, describes the optional hardware available. Chapter 9, Troubleshooting, suggests courses of action if the computer

doesn’t seem to be working properly. The Appendixes provide technical information about your computer. The Glossary defines general computer terminology and includes a list of

acronyms used in the text. The Index quickly directs you to the information contained in this manual.

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Conventions

This manual uses the following formats to describe, identify, and highlight terms and operating procedures.

Abbreviations

On first appearance, and whenever necessary for clarity, abbreviations are enclosed in parentheses following their definition. For example: Read Only Memory (ROM). Acronyms are also defined in the Glossary.

Icons

Icons identify ports, dials, and other parts of your computer. The indicator panel also uses icons to identify the components it is providing information on.

Keys

The keyboard keys are used in the text to describe many computer operations. A distinctive typeface identifies the key top symbols as they appear on the keyboard. For example, Enter identifies the Enter key.

Key operation

Some operations require you to simultaneously use two or more keys. We identify such operations by the key top symbols separated by a plus sign (+). For example, Ctrl + C means you must hold down Ctrl and at the same time press C. If three keys are used, hold down the first two and at the same time press the third.

Display

ABC

Names of Windows® or icons or text generated by the computer that appears on its display screen is presented in the type face you see to the left.

Text generated by the computer is usually preceded by the screen icon.

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Messages

Messages are used in this manual to bring important information to your attention. Each type of message is identified as shown below.

Pay attention! A caution informs you that improper use of equipment or failure to follow instructions may cause data loss or damage your equipment.

Please read. A note is a hint or advice that helps you make best use of your equipment

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Chapter 1

Introduction

This chapter provides an equipment checklist, and it identifies the computer’s features, options and accessories.

Some of the features described in this manual may not function properly if you use an operating system that was not preinstalled by TOSHIBA.

Equipment checklist

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

Hardware

Check to make sure you have all the following items:

■ Satellite M30 Series Portable Personal Computer

■ Universal AC adaptor and power cord

■ USB diskette drive (optional)

■ Modular cable

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Software

■ The following software is preinstalled:

■ Microsoft® Windows XP Home Edition/Professional

■ Modem driver

■ Display Driver

■ TOSHIBA Utilities

■ Wireless LAN driver

■ Sound Driver

■ DVD-Video Player

■ LAN Driver

■ Pointing Device Driver

■ TOSHIBA Power Saver

■ TOSHIBA Console

■ Infrared Device Driver

■ Drag’n Drop CD+DVD

■ Online manual

■ Product Recovery CD-ROM

■ Tools & Utilities CD-ROM

Documentation

■ Satellite M30 Series Portable Personal Computer User’s Manual

■ Satellite M30 Series Quickstart

■ Microsoft Windows XP manual

■ Safety Instruction Manual

■ Warranty information

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

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Features

The computer uses TOSHIBA’s advanced Large Scale Integration (LSI), Complementary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor (CMOS) technology extensively to provide compact size, minimum weight, low power usage, and high reliability. This computer incorporates the following features and benefits:

Processor

Built-in The computer is equipped with an Intel®

Processor, which incorporates a math coprocessor, a 64 KB level 1 cache memory and a 1 MB level 2 cache memory. It also supports Enhanced Intel

SpeedStep™ technology.

■ 1.4 GHz Intel® Pentium® M processor

1.4 GHz

■ 1.5 GHz Intel

Pentium® M processor

1.5 GHz

■ 1.6 GHz Intel

Pentium® M processor

1.6 GHz

■ 1.7 GHz Intel

Pentium® M processor

1.7 GHz

Some models of the computers carry Intel® CentrinoTM technology, which is based on three separate technologies of Intel® Pentium® M, Intel® PRO/Wireless Network Connection, and Intel® 855 Chipset Family.

Memory

Slots 256, 512 MB or 1 GB memory modules can be

installed in the two memory slots for a maximum of 2 GB system memory.

Video RAM 32 or 64 MB of RAM is provided for video

display.

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Power

Battery pack The computer is powered by one rechargeable

lithium-ion battery pack.

RTC battery The computer has an internal battery to back up

Universal AC adaptor The universal AC adaptor provides power to the

the internal Real Time Clock (RTC) and calendar.

system and recharges the batteries when they are low. It comes with a detachable power cord.

Because it is universal, it can receive a range of AC voltage from 100 to 240 volts; however, the output current varies among different models. Using the wrong model can damage your computer. Refer to the Universal AC adaptor section in Chapter 2, The Grand Tour.

Disks

Hard disk drive Available in three sizes.

■ 37.26 GB (40.0 billion bytes)

■ 55.89 GB (60.0 billion bytes)

■ 74.53 GB (80.0 billion bytes)

USB diskette drive (optional)

Optical media drive The computer is configured with one of the

CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive

Accommodates either 3½" 1.44-megabyte or 720-kilobyte diskettes. It connects to a USB port. It is an option with some models.

optical media drives listed below. Refer also to Chapter 2, The Grand Tour, for specifications and to Chapter 4, Operating Basics, for information on using the drives.

A full-size, CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive module lets you run CD/DVDs without using an adaptor. It reads DVD-ROMs at maximum 8 speed and CD-ROMs at maximum 24 speed. It writes CD-R and CD-RW at up to 24 speed. A Mode Control button turns power to the CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive on and off so you can use the drive as a stand-alone audio CD player.

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DVD-R/-RW drive

DVD Multi drive

A full-size DVD-R/-RW drive module lets you record data to rewritable CD/DVDs as well as run either 12 cm (4.72") or 8 cm (3.15") CD/DVDs without using an adaptor. It reads DVD-ROMs at maximum 8 speed and CD-ROMs at maximum 24 speed. It writes CD-R at up to 16 speed, CD-RW at up to 10 speed, DVD-R and DVD-RW at single speed.

A full-size, DVD Multi drive module lets you run either 12 cm (4.72") or 8 cm (3.15") CD/DVDs without using an adaptor. It reads DVD-ROMs at maximum 8 speed and CD-ROMs at maximum 24 speed. It writes CD-R at up to 16 speed, CD-RW at up to 8 speed, DVD-R and DVD-RAM at 2 speed, and DVD-RW at single speed.

Display

The computer’s LCD panel supports high-resolution video graphics. The screen can be set at a wide range of viewing angles for maximum comfort and readability.

Built-in 15.4" TFT screen, 16 M colors, with a resolution

Graphics controller A 128-bit graphics controller maximizes display

of 1280 horizontal x 800 vertical pixels WXGA.

performance. Refer to Appendix D for more information.

Keyboard

Built-in 85 keys or 86 keys, compatible with IBM®

enhanced keyboard, embedded numeric overlay, dedicated cursor control, and keys. Refer to Chapter 5, The Keyboard, for details.

Pointing device

Built-in Touch pad A Touch pad and control buttons in the palm rest

enable control of the on-screen pointer and scrolling of windows.

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Ports

Parallel Parallel printer or other parallel device

(ECP compatible).

External monitor 15-pin, analog VGA port supports VESA DDC2B

Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0)

Infrared (Infrared model only)

i.LINK™ (IEEE1394) This port enables high-speed data transfer

compatible functions.

The computer has three Universal Serial Bus ports that comply with the USB 2.0 standard, which enables data transfer speeds 40 times faster than the USB 1.1 standard. (The ports also support USB 1.1.)

The serial infrared port meets Infrared Data Association (IrDA 1.1) standards. It enables cableless 4 Mbps, 1.152 Mbps, 115.2 Kbps,

57.6 Kbps, 38.4 Kbps, 19.2 Kbps or 9.6 Kbps data transfer with IrDA 1.1 compatible external devices.

directly from external devices such as digital video cameras.

Slots

PC card The PC card slot accommodates one 5 mm

SD card This slot lets you easily transfer data from

Type II card.

devices, such as digital cameras and Personal Digital Assistants, that use SD card flashmemory. It does not support MultiMedia cards.

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Multimedia

Sound system Windows sound system compatible sound

S-Video out port This S-Video port lets you transfer NTSC or PAL

Mode Control button This button directly launches various CD, DVD

Audio/Video control buttons

Headphone jack This jack outputs analog audio signals.

Microphone jack A 3.5 mm mini microphone jack enables

system provides internal speakers and microphone as well as jacks for an external microphone and headphone. It also has a volume control dial.

data to external devices.

and Digital Audio functions. Refer to Chapter 4, Operating Basics, for details.

Audio/Video control buttons let you use the computer’s optical media drive as a stand-alone audio CD player. You can also use the buttons to control the computer’s DVD video player and Windows Media player when the system is on.

connection of a three-conductor mini jack for monaural microphone input.

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Communications

Modem An internal modem provides capability for data

and fax communication. It supports V.90 and V.92. (In the U.S., Canada, UK, France and Germany, both standards are supported; in other countries/regions, only V.90 is supported.) The speed of data transfer and fax depends on analog telephone line conditions. It has a modem jack for connecting to a telephone line.

LAN The computer has built-in support for Ethernet

Wireless LAN Your computeris equipped with a wireless LAN

Wireless communication switch

LAN (10 megabits per second, 10BASE-T) and Fast Ethernet LAN (100 megabits per second, 100BASE-Tx).

mini-PCI card that is compatible with other LAN systems based on Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum/Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing radio technology that complies with the IEEE802.11 Standard (Revision B) and Turbo Mode. Revision-B supports a data transfer rate up to 11 Mbit/s. Turbo Mode supports a data transfer rate up to 108 Mbit/s.

This switch turns the Wireless LAN functions on and off.

Security

Security lock slot Connects an optional security lock to anchor the

computer to a desk or other large object.

Software

Standard Windows XP Home Edition/Professional

operating system and TOSHIBA Utilities and drivers preinstalled on the hard disk.

Plug and Play 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.

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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.

Hot keys Key combinations let you quickly modify the

Display automatic power off

HDD automatic power off

Hibernation This feature lets you turn off the power without

Standby If you have to interrupt your work, you can turn

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 input from the keyboard or pointing device for a time specified. Power is restored when any key is pressed or when there is input from a pointing device. You can specify the time in the Turn off monitor item of the Power Save Mode window in TOSHIBA Power Saver.

This feature automatically cuts off power to the hard disk drive when it is not accessed for a time specified. Power is restored when the hard disk is accessed. You can specify the time in the Tu rn off hard disks item of the Power Save Mode window in TOSHIBA Power Saver.

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. Refer to the Turning off the power section in Chapter 3, Getting Started, for details.

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.

System automatic Standby/Hibernation

Keypad overlay A ten-key pad is integrated into the keyboard.

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This feature automatically shuts down the system in standby mode or Hibernation mode when there is no input or hardware access for a time specified. You can specify the time and select either System Standby or System Hibernate in the System standby and System hibernate item of the Power Save Mode window in TOSHIBA Power Saver.

Refer to the Keypad overlay section in Chapter 5, The Keyboard, for instructions on using the keypad overlay.

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Power on password Two levels of password security, supervisor and

Instant security A hot key function blanks the screen and

Intelligent power supply

Battery save mode This feature lets you save battery power. You can

Panel power off/on This feature turns power to the computer off

Low battery automatic hibernation

user, are available to prevent unauthorized access to your computer.

disables the computer providing data security.

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 a universal AC adaptor. You can monitor remaining battery capacity. Use the Battery remaining item of the Power Save Modes window in TOSHIBA Power Saver.

specify the Power Save Mode in the Running on batteries item of the Power Save Modes window in TOSHIBA Power Saver.

when the display panel is closed and turns it back on when the panel is opened. You can specify the setting in the When I close the lid item of the System Power Mode window in TOSHIBA Power Saver.

When battery power is exhausted to the point that computer operation cannot be continued, the system automatically enters Hibernation and shuts down. You can specify the setting in the Battery Alarm item of the Alarm window in TOSHIBA Power Saver.

Heat dispersal The CPU has an internal temperature sensor that

automatically activates cooling procedures. Refer to the Heat dispersal section in Chapter 4, Operating Basics, for details on setting the options for cooling methods.

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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 readme files.

TOSHIBA Power Saver

HW Setup This program lets you customize your hardware

TOSHIBA Controls This utility has two sections to let you do the

DVD Video Player The DVD Video Player is used to play DVD-

ConfigFree ConfigFree is a suite of utilities to allow easy

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

settings according to the way you work with your computer and the peripherals you use. To start the utility, click the Windows Start button and click Control Panel. In the Control Panel, select the TOSHIBA HW Setup icon.

following:

■ Buttons: Assign applications to the Internet

button (default setting is the browser) and to the TOSHIBA Console button (default setting is the TOSHIBA Console).

■ Media Apps: Set the mode for the

Audio/Video control buttons. Select the application for audio and video playback.

Video. It has an on-screen interface and functions. Click Start, point to All Programs, point to InterVideo WinDVD 4, then click InterVideo WinDVD 4.

control of communication devices and network connections. ConfigFree also allows you to find communication problems and create profiles for easy switching between locations and communication networks. To start ConfigFree, click the Windows Start button, point to All Programs, point to TOSHIBA, point to Networking and click ConfigFree.

Drag’n Drop CD+DVD This easy-to-use software lets you record CDs

TOSHIBA Password Utility

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and DVDs with just a few mouse clicks. You can create CDs and DVDs in the following formats: audio and data CDs and data DVDs. Audio CDs can play on a standard stereo CD player.

This utility lets you set a password that restricts access to the computer.

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

Memory expansion A 256, 512 MB or 1 GB memory module

Standard battery pack

High-capacity battery pack

Universal AC adaptor If you use your computer at more than one site

Security lock A slot is available to attach a security cable to

USB FDD Kit A 3½" diskette drive accommodates 1.44-

(PC2700, DDR) can easily be installed in the computer.

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

frequently, it may be convenient to purchase an additional universal AC adaptor for each site so you will not have to carry the adaptor with you.

the computer to deter theft.

megabyte or 720-kilobyte diskette. It connects to a USB port. (You cannot format 720-kilobyte diskettes on Windows XP, but you can use previously formatted disks.)

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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

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

INDICATORS (1)

INFRARED PORT WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SWITCH VOLUME CONTROL

MODE CONTROL

BUTTON

Front of the computer with display closed

AUDIO/VIDEO

CONTROL BUTTONS INDICATORS (2) DISPLAY LATCH

Indicators (1) Two LEDs let you monitor the play of audio CD

and MP3 status. Details are in the Indicators section.

Mode Control button Press this button to switch the mode between

CD/DVD and Digital Audio. Refer to Chapter 4, Operating Basics.

Audio/Video control buttons

Previous button: Plays the previous track/chapter/ data. Play/pause button: Begins or pauses play. Stop button: Halts play. Next button: Plays the next track/chapter/data. Refer to Chapter 4, Operating Basics.

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Indicators (2) These LEDs let you monitor the DC IN, power

and battery status. Details are in the Indicators section.

Display latch This latch secures the LCD panel in its closed

position. Slide the latch to open the display.

Left side

Infrared port (Infrared model only)

This infrared port is compatible with Infrared Data Association (IrDA 1.1) standards. It enables cableless 4 Mbps, 1.15 Mbps, 115.2 Kbps,

57.6 Kbps, 38.4 Kbps, 19.2 Kbps or 9.6 Kbps data transfer with IrDA 1.1 compatible external devices.

Volume control Use this dial to adjust the volume of the stereo

speakers or the stereo headphones.

Wireless Communication

This switch turns the Wireless functions on and off.

switch

Set the switch to off in airplanes and hospitals. Check the wireless communication indicator. It will stop glowing when the wireless communication function is off.

The figure below shows the computer’s left side.

SECURITY LOCK COOLING VENTS PARALLEL PORT PC CARD SLOT

S-VIDEO OUT PORT I.LINK (IEEE1394) PORT SD CARD SLOT

The left side of the computer

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.

Cooling vents These vents provide an outlet for air pulled

through the computer by the fan.

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

Parallel port This Centronics-compatible, 25-pin parallel port

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

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

Type II card. 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.

S-Video out port This S-Video port lets you transfer NTSC or PAL

i.LINK (IEEE1394) port

data to external devices.

Connect an external device, such as a digital video camera to this port for high-speed data transfer.

SD card slot SD cards are used in a wide variety of external

devices. This slot lets you transfer data from the device to your computer. An indicator on the right side of the slot glows when a card is being accessed.

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

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Right side

The figure below shows the computer’s right side.

HEADPHONE JACK MICROPHONE JACK

USB PORTS OPTICAL MEDIA DRIVE USB PORT

The right side of the computer

Headphone jack This jack lets you connect digital speakers or a

stereo headphone (16 ohm minimum). When you connect a digital speaker or headphones, the internal speakers are automatically disabled.

Microphone jack A 3.5 mm mini microphone jack enables

connection of a three-conductor mini jack for

Optical media drive The computer is configured with a CD-RW/DVD-

monaural microphone input.

ROM drive, DVD-R/-RW drive or a DVD Multi drive.

Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) ports

Three Universal Serial Bus ports comply with the USB 2.0 standard, which enables data transfer speeds 40 times faster than the USB 1.1 standard. (The ports also support USB 1.1.)

Keep foreign objects out of the USB connectors. A pin or similar object can damage the computer’s circuitry.

Operation of all functions of all USB devices has not been confirmed. Some functions might not execute properly.

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Back side

The figure below shows the computer’s back side.

LAN ACTIVE INDICATOR

(ORANGE)

DC IN 15V MODEM JACK BATTERY PACK

LAN JACK LINK INDICATOR

The back side of the computer

(GREEN) EXTERNAL MONITOR PORT

LAN jack This jack lets you connect to a LAN. The adaptor

has built-in support for Ethernet LAN (10 megabits per second, 10BASE-T) and Fast Ethernet LAN (100 megabits per second, 100BASE-Tx). The LAN has two indicators. See Chapter 4, Operating Basics, for details.

1. Do not connect any cable other than a LAN cable to the LAN jack. It could cause damage or malfunction.

2. Do not connect the LAN cable to a power supply. It could cause damage or malfunction.

LAN active indicator (orange)

Link indicator (green) This indicator glows green when the computer is

When the Wake-up on LAN function is activated, the LAN indicators do not glow while the computer is in standby mode (while it is waiting for a LAN wake-up signal).

External monitor port This 15-pin port lets you connect an external

DC IN 15V The universal AC adaptor connects to this

This indicator glows orange when data is being exchanged between the computer and the LAN.

connected to a LAN and the LAN is functioning properly.

video display.

socket. Use only the model of universal AC adaptor that comes with the computer. Using the wrong adaptor can damage your computer.

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Modem jack The modem jack lets you use a modular cable

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

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

Battery pack The battery pack powers the computer when the

Underside

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

to connect the modem directly to a telephone line.

telephone jack.

will damage the modem.

universal AC adaptor is not connected. For detailed information on the battery pack, refer to Chapter 6, Power.

BATTERY RELEASE LATCH BATTERY SAFETY LOCK

MEMORY MODULE COVER

The underside of the computer

Memory module cover

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This cover protects two memory module sockets. One or two modules are preinstalled. Refer to the Memory expansion section in Chapter 8, Optional Devices.

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Battery release latch

Slide this latch to release the battery pack for removal.

Battery safety lock Slide the battery safety lock forward to free the

battery latch.

Front with the display open

The figure below 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.

STEREO

SPEAKER

(RIGHT)

DISPLAY HINGE

DISPLAY SCREEN

STEREO SPEAKER

(RIGHT)

TOUCH PAD

POWER BUTTON

SYSTEM INDICATORS

BUTTONS: INTERNET TOSHIBA CONSOLE S-VIDEO OUT

MICROPHONE TOUCH PAD CONTROL BUTTONS

The front with the display open

Display hinge The display hinge holds the display screen at

easy-to-view angles.

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Display screen The LCD displays high-contrast text and

Stereo speakers The speakers emit sound generated by your

Microphone A built-in microphone lets you record sounds

graphics. The computer’s WXGA screen consists of 1280 x 800 pixels. Refer to Appendix D.

When the computer operates on the universal 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.

software as well as audio alarms, such as low battery condition, generated by the system.

into your applications. See Using the microphone in Chapter 4, Operating Basics.

Power button Press the power button to turn the computer’s

System indicators LEDs let you monitor the status of various

Internet button Press this button to launch an Internet browser.

TOSHIBA Console button

S-Video out button Press this button to set your display device to

Touch pad A Touch pad located in the palm rest is used to

Touch pad control buttons

power on and off.

computer functions. Details are given in the Indicators section.

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

Press this button to launch an application automatically. The default is TOSHIBA Console.

TV (Video-out). Press it again to return to LCD.

control the on-screen pointer. Refer to the Touch pad section in Chapter 4, Operating Basics.

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

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Indicators

The following indicators on the front of the computer can be monitored even when the display panel is closed.

CD/DVD DIGITAL AUDIO DC IN POWER BATTERY

CD/DVD The CD/DVD indicator glows blue when the

System indicators

computer is accessing a CD/DVD. Refer to Chapter 4, Operating Basics, for details.

Digital Audio The Digital Audio indicator glows blue when

reproducing music files, such as WAVE, MIDI and MP3. Refer to Chapter 4, Operating Basics, for details.

DC IN The DC IN indicator glows blue when DC power

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

Power The Power indicator glows blue when the

computer is on. If you select Standby from

Down Windows

, this indicator flashes orange

Shut

(one second on, two seconds off) while the computer shuts down.

Battery The Battery indicator shows the condition of the

battery’s charge: Blue indicates full charge, orange indicates battery charging and flashing orange indicates a low battery charge. Refer to Chapter 6, Power.

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The following indicators are next to the keyboard under the display panel.

CD/DVD INDICATOR

DISK INDICATOR

SD CARD

INDICATOR

WIRELESS

COMMUNICATION

SWITCH INDICATOR

Indicators

CAPS LOCK

INDICATOR

Disk The Disk indicator glows blue when the

CD/DVD The CD/DVD indicator glows blue when the

computer is accessing the built-in hard disk.

computer is accessing a CD/DVD. Refer to Chapter 4, Operating Basics, for details.

SD card The SD card indicator glows blue when the

Wireless Communication switch

Caps Lock The Caps Lock indicator glows green when the

computer is accessing the SD card slot.

The Wireless Communication switch indicator glows orange when the Wireless LAN function is on.

alphabet keys are locked in uppercase.

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The following indicators show the status of the display overlay.

RROW MODE

INDICATOR

Keypad overlay indicators

NUMERIC MODE

INDICATOR

Arrow mode When the Arrow mode indicator lights blue, you

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

Numeric mode You can use the keypad overlay (gray labeled

keys) for numeric input when the Numeric mode indicator lights blue. Refer to the Keypad overlay section in Chapter 5, The Keyboard.

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USB diskette drive (optional)

A 3½" diskette drive accommodates 1.44-megabyte or 720-kilobyte diskettes. It connects to the USB port.

DISK-IN-USE

INDICATOR

DISKETTE SLOT

EJECT BUTTON

USB diskette drive

Disk-In-Use Indicator This indicator lights when the diskette is being

accessed.

Diskette slot Insert diskettes in this slot.

Eject button 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 removal.

Check the Disk-In-Use indicator when you use the diskette drive. Do not press the eject button, turn off the computer or connect/disconnect another USB device, while the light is glowing. Doing so could destroy data and damage the diskette or the drive.

1. The external diskette drive should be placed on a flat, horizontal surface when in use. Do not set the drive on an incline greater than 20° while it is operating.

2. Do not set anything on top of the diskette drive.

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Optical media drives

One of the following optical media drives is installed in the computer: CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive, DVD-R/-RW drive or DVD Multi drive. An ATAPI interface controller is used for CD/DVD-ROM operation. When the computer is accessing a CD/DVD, an indicator on the drive glows.

For information on loading and unloading discs and on the Mode Control buttons refer to the Using optical media drives and Audio/Video controls section in Chapter 4, Operating Basics.

Region codes for DVD drives and media

CD-RW/DVD-ROM, DVD-R/-RW, DVD Multi drives and media are manufactured according to the specifications of six marketing regions. When you purchase DVD-Video, make sure it matches your drive, otherwise it will not play properly.

Code Region

1 Canada, United States 2 Japan, Europe, South Africa, Middle East 3 Southeast Asia, East Asia 4 Australia, New Zealand, Pacific Islands, Central America,

South America, Caribbean

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

Writable discs

This section describes the types of writable CD/DVD discs. Check the specifications for your drive to for the type of discs it can write. Use Drag’n Drop CD+DVD to write compact discs. Refer to Chapter 4, Operating Basics.

CDs

■ CD-R discs can be written only once. The recorded data cannot be

erased or changed.

■ CD-RW discs can be recorded more than once. Use either 1, 2, or 4

multi speed CD-RW discs or high-speed 4- to 10-speed discs. The write speed of the ultra-speed CD-RW discs is maximum 24-speed.

DVDs

■ DVD-R discs can be written only once. The recorded data cannot be

erased or changed.

■ DVD-RW discs can be recorded more than once.

■ DVD-RAM discs can be recorded more than once.

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Formats

The drives support the following formats:

■ DVD-ROM

■ CD-DA

■ Photo CD (single/multi-session)

■ CD-ROM XA Mode 2 (Form1, Form2)

■ CD-G (Audio CD only)

■ DVD-Video

■ CD-Text

■ CD-ROM Mode 1, Mode 2

■ Enhanced CD (CD-EXTRA)

■ Addressing Method 2

CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive

The full-size CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive module lets you record data to rewritable CDs as well as run either 12 cm (4.72") or 8 cm (3.15") CD/DVDs without using an adaptor.

The read speed is slower at the center of a disc and faster at the outer edge.

DVD read 8 speed (maximum) CD read 24 speed (maximum) CD-R write 24 speed (maximum) CD-RW write 24 speed (maximum, ultra-speed media)

DVD-R/-RW drive

The full- size DVD-R/-RW drive module lets you record data to rewritable CD/DVDs as well as run either 12 cm (4.72") or 8 cm (3.15") CD/DVDs without using an adaptor.

The read speed is slower at the center of a disc and faster at the outer edge.

DVD read 8 speed (maximum) DVD-R write 1 speed DVD-RW write 1 speed CD read 24 speed (maximum) CD-R write 16 speed (maximum) CD-RW write 10 speed (maximum)

DVD Multi drive

The full-size DVD Multi drive module lets you record data to rewritable CD/DVDs as well as run either 12 cm (4.72") or 8 cm (3.15") CD/DVDs without using an adaptor.

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The read speed is slower at the center of a disc and faster at the outer edge.

DVD read 8 speed (maximum) DVD-R write 2 speed DVD-RW write 1 speed DVD-RAM write 2 speed CD read 24 speed (maximum) CD-R write 16 speed (maximum) CD-RW write 8 speed (maximum)

Universal AC adaptor

The universal 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/region.

To recharge the battery, simply connect the universal AC adaptor to a power source and the computer. Refer to Chapter 6, Power, for details.

Use only the universal AC adaptor that came with the computer or an equivalent optional adaptor. Use of the wrong adaptor could damage your computer. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage in such case.

The universal AC adaptor

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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

Be sure also to read the Safety Instruction Manual. This guide, which is included with the computer, explains product liability.

■ Connecting the AC adaptor

■ Opening the display

■ Turning on the power

■ Starting up for the first time

■ Turning off the power

■ Restarting the computer

■ Restoring the preinstalled software

Getting Started

Chapter 3

All users should be sure to read the section Starting up for the first time.

Setting up your work space

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

■ 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.

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

■ Do not use the computer near liquids or corrosive chemicals.

■ Do not place the computer near objects that create strong magnetic

fields (e.g., stereo speakers).

■ Some components in the computer, including data storage media, can

be damaged by magnets. Do not place the computer near magnetic objects or bring magnetic objects close to the computer. Be careful of objects, such as stereo speakers, that produce strong magnetic fields during operation. Also, be careful with metal objects, such as bracelets, which can become magnetized.

■ Do not operate the computer close to a mobile phone.

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

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Placement of the 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. 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 maximise 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 Safety Instruction Manual.

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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.

Use only the AC adaptor that came with the computer or an equivalent optional adaptor. Use of the wrong adaptor could damage your computer. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage in such case.

1. Connect the power cord to the AC adaptor.

Connecting the power cord to the AC adaptor

2. Connect the AC adaptor’s DC output plug to the DC IN input port on the back of the computer.

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Connecting the adaptor to the computer

3. Plug the power cord into a live wall outlet. The Battery and DC IN indicators on the front of the computer should glow.

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Opening the display

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

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

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

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

Turning on the power

Getting Started

DISPLAY LATCH

Opening the display

This section describes how to turn on the power.

After you turn on the power for the first time, do not turn it off until you have set up the operating system. Refer to the section, Starting up for the first time, in this chapter.

1. Open the display.

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

Turning on the power

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Starting up for the first time

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

Be sure to read the Windows End User License Agreement display carefully.

Be sure to read the License Agreement carefully.

Turning off the power

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

Shut Down mode (Boot mode)

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

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

2. Make sure all disk (disk) activity has stopped, then remove the CD/DVDs or diskette.

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

3. Click start then click Tu r n O ff Computer. From the Turn Off Computer menu select Tur n O ff.

4. 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.

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Hibernation mode

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

Save your data. While entering hibernation mode, the computer saves the contents of memory to the HDD. However, for safety sake, it is best to save your data manually.

Data will be lost if you remove the battery or disconnect the universal AC adaptor before the save is completed. Wait for the Disk indicator to go out.

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

Benefits of hibernation

The hibernation feature provides the following benefits:

■ Saves data to the hard disk when the computer automatically shuts

down because of a low battery.

For the computer to shut down in hibernation mode, the hibernation feature must be enabled in two places in TOSHIBA Power Saver: the

H i b e r na t e window and the B a t t e r y A l a r m item of the A l a r m window.

Otherwise, the computer will shut down in Standby mode. If battery power becomes depleted, data saved in Standby will be lost.

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■ You can return to your previous working environment immediately

when you turn on the computer.

■ Saves power by shutting down the system when the computer

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

■ You can use the panel power off feature.

Starting Hibernation

You can also enable Hibernation by pressing Fn + F4. See Chapter 5, The Keyboard, for details.

To enter Hibernation mode, follow the steps below.

1. Click start.

2. Select Tu r n O f f C o m p u ter.

3. Open the Tu r n O f f C o m p u t e r dialog box. Hibernate is not displayed.

4. Press the Shift key. The Standby item will change to Hibernate.

5. Select Hibernate.

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Automatic Hibernation

The computer will enter Hibernate mode automatically when you press the power button or close the lid. First, however, make the appropriate settings according to the steps below.

1. Open the Control Panel.

2. Open Performance and Maintenance and open Power Options.

3. Select the Hibernate window in the select the Enable hibernation check box and click the Apply button.

4. Open TOSHIBA Power Saver.

5. Select the Setup Action window.

6. Enable the desired Hibernation settings for When I press the power button and When I close the lid.

7. Click the OK button.

Power Options Properties,

Data save in hibernation mode

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

After you turn off the computer and memory is saved to the hard disk, 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.

Standby mode

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.

When the AC adaptor is connected, the computer will go into Standby mode according to the settings in the TOSHIBA Power Saver utility.

To restore operation from Standby mode, press the power button or press any key. The latter action works only if Wake-up on Keyboard is enabled in HW Setup.

If the computer automatically enters Standby mode while a network application is active, the application might not be restored when the computer wakes up from Standby.

To prevent the computer from automatically entering Standby mode, disable Standby in TOSHIBA Power Saver. That action, however, will nullify the computer’s Energy Star compliance.

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Before entering Standby mode, be sure to save your data. Do not install or remove a memory module while the computer is in

standby mode. The computer or the module could be damaged. Do not remove the battery pack while the computer is in standby mode

(unless the computer is connected to an AC power source). Data in memory will be lost.

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

Benefits of standby

The standby feature provides the following benefits:

■ Restores the previous working environment more rapidly than does

hibernation.

■ Saves power by shutting down the system when the computer

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

■ You can use the panel power off feature.

Executing standby

You can also enable Standby by pressing Fn + F3. See Chapter 5, The Keyboard, for details.

You can enter standby mode in one of three ways:

1. Click start, click Tur n Off C o mputer and click Stand by.

2. Close the display panel. This feature must be enabled. Refer to the System Power Mode item in Power Saver Utility in the Control Panel.

Open Performance and Maintenance and open TOSHIBA Power Saver.

3. Press the power button. This feature must be enabled. Refer to the System Power Mode item in Power Saver Utility in the Control Panel.

Open Performance and Maintenance and open TOSHIBA Power Saver.

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

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

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

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Standby limitations

Standby will not function under the following conditions:

■ Power is turned back on immediately after shutting down.

■ Memory circuits are exposed to static electricity or electrical noise.

Restarting the computer

Certain conditions require that you restart 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 three ways to restart the computer system:

1. Click start then click Tu r n O ff Computer. From the Turn Off Computer menu select Restart.

2. Press Ctrl + Alt + Del to display the Windows Task Manager, then select Shutdown and Restart.

3. Press the power button and hold it down for five seconds. Wait 10 to 15 seconds, then turn the power on again by pressing the power button.

Restoring the preinstalled software

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If preinstalled files are damaged, use the Product Recovery disk 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.

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1. Load the Product Recovery disk in the optical media drive and turn off the computer’s power.

2. Hold down the F12 key and turn on the power. When the TOSHIBA logo appears, release the F12 key.

3. Use the up or down cursor key to select the CD/DVD-ROM Drive in

Boot Devices menu. For details, refer to the Boot priority section

the in Chapter 7, HW Setup.

4. Follow the on-screen instructions.

5. If your computer came with additional software installed, this software can not be recovered from the Product Recovery disk. Re-install these applications (e.g. Works Suite, DVD Player, Games, etc) separately from other media.

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 the Touch pad, USB diskette drive (optional in some models), optical media drives, audio/video controls, modem, Wireless LAN and LAN. It also provides tips on caring for your computer, diskettes and CD/DVDs.

Touch pad

The computer is equipped with a Touch pad as a pointing device. To use the Touch pad, simply touch and move your finger tip across it in the direction you want the on-screen pointer to go.

TOUCH PAD

Touch pad and Touch pad control buttons

Two buttons below the keyboard are used like the buttons on a mouse pointer. Press the left button to select a menu item or to manipulate text or graphics designated by the pointer. Press the right button to display a menu or other function depending on the software you are using.

TOUCH PAD

CONTROL BUTTONS

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You can also tap the Touch Pad to perform functions similar to those of the left button.

Click: Tap the Touch Pad once Double-click: Tap twice Drag and drop: Tap to select the material you want to move. Leave your

finger on the Touch Pad after the second tap and move the material.

Using the USB diskette drive

A 3½" diskette drive connects to the computer’s USB port. It accommodates 1.44-megabyte or 720-kilobyte diskettes. Refer to Chapter 2, The Grand Tour, for more information.

Connecting 3½" diskette drive

To connect the drive, plug the diskette drive connector into a USB port. Refer to figure below.

Make sure the connector is right side up and properly aligned with the socket. Do not try to force the connection, doing so can damage the connecting pins.

Connecting the USB diskette drive

If you connect the diskette drive to use under Windows after turning on the computer, it will take about 10 seconds for the computer to recognize the drive. Do not disconnect and reconnect before 10 seconds has elapsed.

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Disconnecting 3½" diskette drive

When you have finished using the diskette drive, follow the procedures below to disconnect it:

1. Wait for the indicator light to go out to make sure all diskette activity has stopped.

If you disconnect the diskette drive or turn off the power while the computer is accessing the drive you may lose data or damage the diskette or the drive.

2. Click the Safety Remove Hardware icon on the Task Bar.

3. Click Diskette drive.

4. Pull the diskette drive connector out of the USB port.

Using optical media drives

The illustrations in this section might differ slightly from your drive, but operation is the same for all optical media drives. The full-size drive provides high-performance execution of CD/DVD-ROM-based programs. You can run either 12 cm (4.72") or 8 cm (3.15") CD/DVDs without an adaptor. An ATAPI interface controller is used for CD/DVD-ROM operation. When the computer is accessing a CD/DVD, an indicator on the drive glows.

Use the WinDVD 4 application to view DVD-Video discs.

If you have a CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive, refer also to the Writing CDs on CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive section for precautions on writing to CDs.

If you have a DVD-R/-RW drive, refer also to the Writing CD/DVDs on DVD-R/-RW drive section for precautions on writing to CDs.

If you have a DVD Multi drive, refer also to the Writing CD/DVDs on DVD Multi drive section for precautions on writing to CDs.

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Loading discs

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

1. a. When the power is on, press the eject button to open the drawer

slightly.

Pressing the eject button

b. Pressing the eject button will not open the drawer when the drive’s

power is off. If the power is off, you can open the drawer by inserting a slender object (about 15 mm) such as a straightened paper clip into the eject hole just to the right of the eject button.

Manual release with the eject hole

EJECT BUTTON

DIAMETER 1.0 MM

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

Pulling the drawer open

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

Inserting a CD/DVD

When the drawer is fully opened, the edge of the computer will extend slightly over the CD/DVD tray. Therefore, you will need to turn the CD/DVD at an angle when you place it in the tray. After seating the CD/DVD, however, make sure it lies flat, as shown in figure above.

Do not touch the laser lens. Doing so could cause misalignment. Be careful to keep foreign matter from entering the drive. Check the back

edge of the tray to make sure it carries no debris before closing the drive.

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4. Press gently at the center of the CD/DVD until you feel it click into place. The CD/DVD should lie below the top of the spindle, flush with the spindle base.

5. Push the center of the drawer to close it. Press gently until it locks into place.

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

Closing the CD/DVD drawer

Removing discs

To remove the CD/DVD, follow the steps below and refer to next figure.

Do not press the eject button while the computer is accessing the optical media drive. Wait for the drive indicator to go out before you open the drawer. Also, if the CD/DVD is spinning when you open the drawer, wait for it to stop before you remove it.

1. To pop the drawer partially open, press the eject button. Gently pull the drawer out until it is fully opened.

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

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

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2. The CD/DVD extends slightly over the sides of the drawer so you can grasp it. Hold the CD/DVD gently and lift it out.

Removing a CD/DVD

3. Push the center of the drawer to close it. Press gently until it locks into place.

Audio/Video controls

This section describes how to use the audio/video control buttons. You do not have to turn on the computer’s operating system to play audio CD/DVDs. The following controls let you use the computer as a standalone CD/DVD player. When the operating system is running, the buttons control video as well as audio.

Mode Control button

Besides the CD/DVD and Digital control functions described in the chart in the next section, you can use the Mode Control button to turn off the computer.

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Controls for CD/DVD and Digital Audio

The chart below describes controls for CD/DVD and Digital Audio.

CD/DVD control Digital Audio

control

Power is off and you press Play/Pause

If an audio CD is in the optical media drive, the system enters CD Player mode and operates as a

Operating system starts and Digital Audio Data play begins.

stand-alone CD player.

If a DVD is in the optical media drive, the operating system starts and the DVD Video player starts.

OS is running and you press Play/Pause

If an audio CD is in the optical media drive and CD audio play begins.

Digital Audio Data play begins.

If a DVD is in the optical media drive, the DVD Video player starts and DVD Video play begins.

You press Mode Control for three seconds

OS is running and you press Mode

If power is on, it turns off. If power is off it turns on in CD player mode.

The mode changes to Digital/Audio.

If power is on, it turns off.

The mode changes to CD/DVD.

Control

If the computer power is off, the CD/DVD control functions only for the optical media drive. If you want to control the optical media drive by CD/DVD control when the OS is booted up, set the appropriate player application software. You cannot play optical media, only by setting the internal CD/DVD play drive on the Media Apps tab of the TOSHIBA Controls.

To play Digital Audio Data, you must set the play list in the Windows Media Player. The next time you play Digital Audio Data, the former play list will become active. If a CD was played the previous time, then All Audio will be used.

Do not install or remove a memory module while the optical media drive power is on in CD Player mode. First press the Mode control button to turn off the power to the optical media drive.

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Next and Previous buttons

A single button on a rocker controls the Next and Previous functions. Press on the icon to select the desired function.

Next Press the

Previous Press the

If Random is selected in Windows Media Player, selecting Next or Previous advances to a random selection.

or data.

chapter or data.

icon to advance to the next track, chapter

icon to advance to the previous track,

Play/Pause and Stop buttons

A single button on a rocker controls the Play/Pause and Stop functions. Press on the icon to select the desired function.

Play/Pause Press the Stop Press the icon to stop play.

icon to begin or pause play.

Audio

This section describes audio controls including sound levels and power management.

Volume control

The Volume Control utility lets you control the audio volume in Windows for both playback and recording.

■ To launch Volume Control for playback, click Start, point to All

Programs, point to Accessories, point to Entertainment and click Volum e Co ntrol.

■ To launch Recording Control, click Options, point to Properties,

choose Recording and click OK.

■ To view details of the Volume Control, click Help on the Volume

Control.

Microphone level

The change the microphone gain, follow the steps below.

1. Click Start, point to All Programs, point to Accessories, point to Entertainment and click Volume Control.

2. Click Options and select Advanced Controls.

3. Click Advanced.

4. Check the Microphone Boost checkbox.

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Audio controller

The audio controller can be powered down when the audio function is idle. To enable Audio Power Management, follow the steps below.

1. Click Start, point to All Programs, point to Accessories, point to Entertainment and click Volume Control.

2. Double-click the SigmaTel Audio icon.

Power management

1. Clicked the Advanced tab.

2. Select the Enable Power Management check box.

3. Input a time in Time to Power Saving State.

If the Enable Power Management check box is not selected, the audio controller always runs.

Advanced window

Sound quality

1. Adjust the equalizer settings to enhance sound quality.

Equalizer window

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Feedback

Your computer’s built-in microphone can be used to record monaural sounds into your applications and to issue voice commands to applications that support such functions.

Since your computer also has built-in speakers, “feedback” may be heard under certain conditions. Feedback occurs when sound from the speaker is picked up in the microphone and amplified back to the speaker, which amplifies it again to the microphone.

This feedback occurs repeatedly and causes a loud, high-pitched noise. It is a common phenomenon that occurs in any sound system when the microphone input is output to the speaker (throughput) and the speaker volume is too loud or too close to the microphone. You can control throughput by adjusting the volume as described in the Volume control item in this section.

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Writing CDs on CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive

Depending on the type of drive installed, you may be able to write CDs. The CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive lets you write as well as read CD-ROMs. Observe the precautions in this section to ensure the best performance for writing CDs. For information on loading and unloading CDs refer to the

Using optical media drives section.

CD-R discs can be written to only once. CD-RW discs can be rewritten many times.

Before writing or rewriting

Please observe the following points when you write or rewrite the data.

■ We recommend the following manufacturers of CD-R and CD-RW

media. Media quality can affect write or rewrite success rates.

CD-R: TAIYOYUDEN CO., LTD. MITUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION RICOH Co., Ltd. Hitachi Maxell Ltd. CD-RW: MITUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION RICOH Co., Ltd. TOSHIBA has confirmed the operation of CD-R and CD-RW media of the

manufacturers above. Operation of other media cannot be guaranteed.

■ CD-RW can generally be rewritten about 1,000 times. However, the

actual number of rewrites is affected by the quality of the media and the way it is used.

■ Be sure to connect the universal AC adaptor when you write or

rewrite.

■ Be sure to close all other software programs except the writing

software.

■ Do not run software such as a screen saver which can put a heavy

load on the CPU.

■ Operate the computer at full power. Do not use power-saving features.

■ Do not write while virus check software is running. Wait for it to finish,

then disable virus detection programs including any software that checks files automatically in the background.

■ Do not use hard disk utilities, including those intended to enhance

HDD access speed. They may cause unstable operation and damage data.

■ Write from the computer's HDD to the CD. Do not try to write from

shared devices such as a LAN server or any other network device.

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■ Writing with software other than Drag’n Drop CD+DVD has not been

confirmed. Therefore, operation with other software cannot be guaranteed.

When writing or rewriting

Note the following when you write or rewrite a CD-R or CD-RW.

■ Always copy data from the HDD to the CD. Do not use cut-and-paste.

The original data will be lost if there is a write error.

■ Do not perform any of the following actions:

■ Change users in the Windows XP operating system.

■ Operate the computer for any other function, including use of a

mouse or Touch Pad, closing/opening the LCD panel.

■ Start a communication application such as a modem.

■ Apply impact or vibration to the PC.

■ Install, remove or connect external devices, including the

following:

■ PC card, SD card, USB devices, external display, optical digital

devices.

■ Use the CD/MP3 control buttons to reproduce music and voice.

■ Open the optical media drive.

■ If the media is poor in quality, dirty or damaged, writing or rewriting

errors may occur.

■ Set the computer on a level surface and avoid places subject to

vibration such as airplanes trains, or cars. Do not use an unstable surface such as a stand.

■ Keep mobile phones and other wireless communication devices away

from the computer.

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Writing CD/DVDs on DVD-R/-RW drive

You can use the DVD-R/-RW drive to write data to either CD-R/RW or DVD-R/-RW discs. The following applications for writing are supplied on CD-ROM: Drag’n Drop CD+DVD, licensed by Easy Systems Japan Ltd., and DigiOn Inc., InterVideo WinDVD Creator 2 Platinum, which is a product of InterVideo, Inc.

Important message

Before you write or rewrite to CD-R/RW or DVD-R/-RW disc, read and follow all set-up and operating instructions in this section. If you fail to do so, the DVD-R/-RW drive may not function properly, and you may fail to write or rewrite, lose data or incur other damage.

Also refer to the disc-writing instructions in the next section, Writing CD/DVDs on DVD Multi drive.

Disclaimer

TOSHIBA does not bear responsibility for the following:

■ Damage to any CD-R/RW or DVD-R/-RW disc that may be caused by

writing or rewriting with this product.

■ Any change or loss of the recorded contents of CD-R/RW or

DVD-R/-RW disc that may be caused by writing or rewriting with this product, or for any business profit loss or business interruption that may be caused by the change or loss of the recorded contents.

■ Damage that may be caused by using third party equipment or

software.

Given the technological limitations of current optical disc writing drives, you may experience unexpected writing or rewriting errors due to disc quality or problems with hardware devices. Also, it is a good idea to make two or more copies of important data, in case of undesired change or loss of the recorded contents.

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Writing CD/DVDs on DVD Multi drive

You can use the DVD Multi drive to write data to either CD-R/RW or DVD-R/-RW/-RAM discs. The following applications for writing are supplied on CD-ROM: Drag’n Drop CD+DVD, licensed by Easy Systems Japan Ltd., and DigiOn Inc., InterVideo WinDVD Creator 2 Platinum, which is a product of InterVideo, Inc.

Important message

Before you write or rewrite to CD-R/RW or DVD-R/-RW/-RAM disc, read and follow all set-up and operating instructions in this section. If you fail to do so, the DVD Multi drive may not function properly, and you may fail to write or rewrite, lose data or incur other damage.

Disclaimer

TOSHIBA does not bear responsibility for the following:

■ Damage to any CD-R/RW or DVD-R/-RW/-RAM disc that may be

caused by writing or rewriting with this product.

■ Any change or loss of the recorded contents of CD-R/RW or

DVD-R/-RW/-RAM disc that may be caused by writing or rewriting with this product, or for any business profit loss or business interruption that may be caused by the change or loss of the recorded contents.

■ Damage that may be caused by using third party equipment or

software.

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Read/write function chart

Disc type CD-R CD-RW DVD-R DVD-

Read Ye s Yes Ye s Yes Ye s No No Write Ye s Ye s Ye s Ye s *1 No No Drag'n Drop

Yes Yes Ye s Yes No No No

CD+DVD*2 WinDVD Creator*2 No No Ye s Yes Ye s No No DVD-Video*3 No No Ye s Ye s Ye s No No DVD VR*3 (DVD

No No No No Yes No No

Video Recording)

*1 DVD Multi Drive: Yes. CD-RW/DVD-ROM and DVD-R/-RW Drive: No. *2 Software supplied with the product can be used for writing to a disc. *3 Video format can be written.

■ Based on TOSHIBA’s limited compatibility testing, we suggest the

following manufacturers of CD-R/RW and DVD-R/-RW/-RAM disc. However, in no event does TOSHIBA guarantee the operation, quality or performance of any disc. Disc quality can affect write or rewrite success rates.

CD-R: TAIYOYUDEN CO., LTD. MITUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION RICOH Co., Ltd. Hitachi Maxell Ltd.

CD-RW: MITUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION RICOH Co., Ltd.

DVD-R: DVD Specifications for Recordable Disc for General

Versi on 2.0 TAIYOYUDEN CO., LTD. PIONEER VIDEO CORPORATION MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION

DVD-RW: DVD Specifications for Re-recordable Disc for

Version 1.1

VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED TDK Corporation

DVD-RAM: DVD Specifications for DVD-RAM Disc for

Version 2.0 or Version 2.1

Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

■ If the disc is poor in quality, dirty or damaged, writing or rewriting

errors may occur. Be careful to check the disc for dirt or damage before you use it.

■ The actual number of rewrites to CD-RW or DVD-RW/-RAM is affected

by the quality of the disc and the way it is used.

DVD-

RAM

DVD+ R DVD

+ RW

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■ There are two types of DVD discs: authoring and general use discs.

Do not use authoring discs. Only general use discs can be written to by a computer drive.

■ You can use DVD-RAM discs that can be removed from a cartridge

and DVD-RAM discs designed without a cartridge. You cannot use a disc with a 2.6 GB single-sided capacity or 5.2 GB double-sided capacity.

■ Other DVD-ROM drives for computers or other DVD players may not

be able to read DVD-R/-RW discs.

■ You cannot overwrite data that has been previously written to a

DVD-RW disc.

■ You cannot partially delete any data written to a DVD-RW disc.

■ Data written to a CD-R/DVD-R disc cannot be deleted either in whole

or in part.

■ Data deleted (erased) from a CD-RW and DVD-RW/-RAM disc cannot

be recovered. Check the content of the disc carefully before you delete it. If multiple drives that can write data to discs are connected, be careful not to delete data from the wrong drive.

■ In writing to a DVD-R/-RW disc, some disc space is required for file

management, so you may not be able to write the full capacity of the disc.

■ Since the disc is based on the DVD standard, it will be filled with

dummy data if the written data is less than about 1 GB. Even if you write only a small amount of data, it might take time to fill in the dummy data.

■ Two types of DVD-R/-RW/-RAM discs are on the market: data and

video. Use a video disc to store video data. You can use video discs on a DVD recorder as well as on your computer’s DVD-ROM drive. You cannot use data discs on a DVD recorder.

■ DVD-RAM formatted by FAT32 cannot be read in Windows 2000

without DVD-RAM Driver Software.

Before writing or rewriting

Please observe the following points when you write or rewrite data.

■ When multiple drives that can write data to discs are connected, be

careful not to write to the wrong drive.

■ Be sure to connect the universal AC adaptor before you write or

rewrite.

■ Before you enter standby/hibernation mode, be sure to finish

DVD-RAM writing. Writing is finished if you can eject DVD-RAM media.

■ Be sure to close all other software programs except the writing

software.

■ Do not run software such as a screen saver, which can put a heavy

load on the CPU.

■ Operate the computer in the full-power mode. Do not use power-

saving features.

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■ Do not write while virus check software is running. Wait for it to finish,

then disable virus detection programs including any software that checks files automatically in the background.

■ Do not use hard disk utilities, including those intended to enhance

HDD access speed. They may cause unstable operation and data damage.

■ Write from the computer's HDD to the CD/DVD. Do not try to write

from shared devices such as a LAN server or any other network device.

■ Writing with software other than Drag’n Drop CD+DVD, InterVideo

WinDVD Creator 2 Platinum is not recommended.

When writing or rewriting

Please observe/consider the following when you write or rewrite to a CD-R/RW or DVD-R/-RW/-RAM disc.

■ Do not perform any of the following actions when writing or rewriting:

■ Change users in the Windows XP operating system.

■ Operate the computer for any other function, including using a

mouse or Touch Pad or closing/opening the LCD panel.

■ Start a communication application such as a modem.

■ Apply impact or vibration to the computer.

■ Install, remove or connect external devices, including the

following: PC card, SD card, USB devices, external display, optical digital devices.

■ Use the Audio/Video control button to reproduce music or voice.

■ Open the DVD Multi drive

■ Do not use standby/hibernation while writing or rewriting.

■ Make sure writing or rewriting is completed before going into

standby/hibernation. Writing is completed if you can open the DVD Multi drive tray.

■ Set the computer on a level surface and avoid places subject to

vibration such as airplanes, trains, or cars. Do not use an unstable surface such as a stand.

■ Keep mobile phones and other wireless communication devices away

from the computer.

■ Always copy data from the HDD to the DVD-RAM. Do not use cut-

and-paste. The original data will be lost if there is a write error.

Drag’n Drop CD+DVD

Note the following limitations when you use Drag’n Drop CD+DVD:

■ DVD-Video cannot be created using Drag’n Drop CD+DVD.

■ DVD-Audio cannot be created using Drag’n Drop CD+DVD.

■ You cannot use Drag’n Drop CD+DVD’s music CD function to record

music to a DVD-R/-RW disc.

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■ Do not use the DISC Backup function of Drag’n Drop CD+DVD to

copy DVD-Video and DVD-ROM with copyright protection.

■ DVD-RAM disc cannot be backed up with the DISC Backup function

of Drag’n Drop CD+DVD.

■ You cannot backup a CD-ROM or CD-R/RW to DVD-R/-RW using the

DISC Backup function of Drag’n Drop CD+DVD.

■ You cannot back up DVD-ROM, DVD-Video or DVD-R/-RW to CD-

R/RW using the DISC Backup function of Drag’n Drop CD+DVD.

■ Drag’n Drop CD+DVD cannot record in packet format.

■ You might not be able to use the DISC backup function of Drag’n

Drop CD+DVD to back up a DVD-R/-RW disc that was made with other software on a different DVD-R/-RW recorder.

■ If you add data to a DVD-R disc that you have already recorded to,

you might not be able to read the added data under some circumstances. It cannot be read in 16-bit operating systems, such as Windows 98SE and Windows ME. In Windows NT4, you will need Service Pack 6 or later to read added data. Some DVD-ROM and CDRW/DVD-ROM drives cannot read added data regardless of the operating system.

■ Drag’n Drop CD+DVD does not support recording to DVD-RAM discs.

To record to a DVD-RAM, use Explorer or other utility.

■ If you try to back up a DVD disc to a DVD-RW disc that was erased by

the Quick erase option, you might get a error message. Use the Full erase option to clear the DVD-RW disc and try again.

■ When you back up a DVD disc, be sure the source drive supports

recording to DVD-R/-RW discs. If the source drive does not support recording to DVD-R/-RW discs, it might not be backed up correctly.

Data verification

To verify that data is written or rewritten correctly, follow the steps below before you write or rewrite a Data CD/DVD.

1. Right-click Data BOX and select Options to display the DATA DISC

Option window.

2. Mark the Record and Verify check box and select Byte compare.

3. Click the OK button. The “Record and Verify” function automatically checks whether data has

been correctly recorded onto a CD/DVD. “Byte compare” compares the original data file with the data recorded on the CD/DVD and checks that the data completely matches.

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Video (DVD-R/-RW/-RAM)

Note the following limitations when you write video to DVD:

■ When installing, uninstalling or InterVideo WinDVD Creator 2 Platinum,

the computer should be set to system administrator or equivalent privilege.

■ When Drag'n Drop or similar software is resident in the computer's

memory, the DVD Multi drive locks. In this situation, other software cannot be used to write data to the disc.

■ While you are editing DVD-R/-RW/-RAM, you can display previews.

However, if an application other than WinDVD is running, the preview might not display properly. To ensure proper display of previews, do not start other applications while you are editing DVD-R/-RW/-RAM disc.

■ Do not change the resolution or the number of screen colors while

InterVideo WinDVD Creator 2 Platinum is running.

■ Although the online manual and Help files indicate that JPEG files can

be used, in fact, they cannot be used.

■ InterVideo WinDVD Creator 2 Platinum cannot make DVD-Audio,

VideoCD, and miniDVD.

■ DVD-R/-RW discs cannot be written in VR format.

■ It may take several hours for InterVideo WinDVD Creator 2 Platinum to

convert video to MPEG format, and several hours more to save the MPEG file to a DVD Multi drive.

■ In order to write to a DVD-RW disc that has already been written to

using InterVideo WinDVD Creator 2 Platinum, you will first have to delete all of the data with Drag’n Drop CD+DVD or similar software.

■ You will need 2 GB of empty hard disk space for every hour to write to

a DVD-R/-RW disc.

■ You cannot edit DVD-RAM video data that has copyright protection,

using InterVideo WinDVD Creator 2 Platinum.

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Media care

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

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

CD/DVDs

1. Store your CD/DVDs in the container they came in to protect them

and keep them clean.

2. Do not bend the CD/DVD.

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

CD/DVD that contains data.

4. Hold the CD/DVD by its outside edge or the edge on the center hole.

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

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

heavy objects on your CD/DVDs.

6. If your CD/DVDs become dusty or dirty, wipe them with a clean dry

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

Diskettes

1. 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.

2. 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.

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

sunlight, extreme heat or cold.

4. Do not place heavy objects on your diskettes.

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

particles inside the diskette’s jacket can damage the magnetic surface.

6. Magnetic energy can destroy data on diskettes. Keep your diskettes

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

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Modem

This section describes how to connect and disconnect the internal modem to and from a telephone jack.

The internal modem does not support voice functions. All data and fax functions are supported.

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

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

Region selection

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

To select a region, follow the steps below.

1. Click start, point to All Programs, point to TOSHIBA, Networking

and click Modem Region Select.

Do not use the Country/Region Select function in the Modem setup utility in the Control Panel if the function is available. If you change the Country/Region in the Control Panel, the change may not take effect.

2. The Region Selection icon will appear in the Windows Task Bar.

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

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

4. Select a region from the region menu or a telephony location from the

sub-menu.

■ When you click a region it becomes the modem’s region selection,

and the New Location for telephony will be set automatically.

■ When you select a telephony location, the corresponding region is

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

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Properties menu

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

Setting

You can enable or disable the following settings:

AutoRun Mode

The Region Select utility starts automatically when you start up the operating system.

Open the Dialing Properties dialog box after selecting region.

The dialing properties dialog box will be displayed automatically after you select the region.

Location list for region selection.

A submenu appears displaying location information for telephony.

Open dialog box, if the modem and Telephony Current

Location region code do not match.

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

Modem Selection

If the computer cannot recognize the internal modem, a dialog box is displayed. Select the COM port for your modem to use.

Dialing Properties

Select this item to display the dialing properties.

If you are using the computer in Japan, the Telecommunications Business Law requires that you select Japan region mode. It is illegal to use the modem in Japan with any other selection.

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Connecting

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

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

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

Connecting the internal modem

Do not pull on the cable or move the computer while the cable is connected.

If you use a storage device such as a DVD-ROM drive, CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive or HDD connected to a 16-bit PC card, you might experience the following modem problems:

1. Modem speed is slow or communication is interrupted.

2. Skips may occur in sound.

Disconnecting

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

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

connector.

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

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Wireless LAN

The Wireless LAN is compatible with other LAN systems based on Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum/Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing radio technology that complies with IEEE802.11 Wireless LAN standard (Revision A, B or G) and Turbo Mode.

Supported features

It supports the following features:

■ Automatic Transmit Rate Select mechanism in the transmit range of

54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9 and 6 Mbit/s. (Revision A and G, Revision A/B, B/G, A/B/G combo type)

■ Automatic Transmit Rate Select mechanism in the transmit range of

11, 5.5, 2 and 1 Mbit/s. (Revision B)

■ Automatic Transmit Rate Select mechanism in the transmit range of

108, 96.72, 48, 36, 24, 18 and 12 Mbit/s. (Turbo Mode, Revision A/B/G combo type)

■ Frequency Channel Selection (Revision A/Turbo Mode: 5 GHz,

Revision B/G: 2.4 GHz)

■ Roaming over multiple channels

■ Card Power Management

■ Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) data encryption, based on the 152 bit

encryption algorithm. (Revision B/G, A/B/G combo type) Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) data encryption, based on the 128 bit encryption algorithm. (Revision B, A/B combo type)

■ Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) data encryption, based on

256 bit encryption algorithm. (Revision B/G, A/B/G combo type)

Wake-up on LAN does not function on a Wireless LAN.

Security

■ Be sure to enable the WEP (encryption) function to prevent

unauthorized access to your Wireless LAN. Such access can enable illegal intrusion into data, eavesdropping and loss or destruction of data. TOSHIBA strongly recommends that you enable the WEP function.

■ TOSHIBA is not liable for damage resulting from unauthorized access

to a Wireless LAN including, but not limited to, illegal intrusion, eavesdropping and loss or destruction of data.

Wireless communication switch

You can enable or disable the Wireless LAN function, with the on/off switch. No transmissions are sent or received when the switch is off. Slide the switch toward the back of the computer to turn it on and toward the front of the computer to turn it off.

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Set the switch to off in airplanes and hospitals. Check the indicator. It will stop glowing when the wireless communication function is off.

Turn the computer off when you enter an airplane and check the carrier’s regulations before you use a computer on board.

Wireless communication indicator

The wireless communication indicator indicates the status of the wireless communication functions.

Indicator status Indication

Indicator off Wireless communication switch is set to off. Indicator glows Wireless communication switch is on. Wireless LAN is turned on by an application.

If you used the Task Bar to disable W-LAN, restart the computer or follow the procedures below to enable the system to recognize W-LAN. Open or click the following: start, Control Panel, System, Hardware Device

Manager, Network adapters, Intel PCI Adapter or Intel

PRO/Wireless LAN 2100A 3B Mini PCI Adapter

PRO/Wireless LAN 2100 3B Mini

or Atheros AR5001X+ Wireless Network Adapter and enable.

LAN

The computer has built-in support for Ethernet LAN (10 megabits per second, 10BASE-T) and Fast Ethernet LAN (100 megabits per second, 100BASE-Tx). This section describes how to connect/disconnect to a LAN.

Do not install or remove an optional memory module while Wake-up on LAN is enabled.

Do not connect any cable other than a LAN cable to the LAN jack. It could cause damage or malfunction.

Do not connect the LAN cable to a power supply. It could cause damage or malfunction.

The Wake-up on LAN function consumes power even when the system is off. Leave the universal AC adaptor connected while using this feature.

When the Wake-up on LAN function is activated, the LAN indicators do not glow while the computer is in standby mode (while it is waiting for a LAN wake-up signal).

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Connecting LAN cable

The computer must be configured properly before connecting to a LAN. Logging onto a LAN using the computer’s default settings could cause a malfunction in LAN operation. Check with your LAN administrator regarding set-up procedures.

If you are using Fast Ethernet LAN (100 megabits per second, 100BASETX), be sure to connect with a CAT5 cable. You cannot use a CAT3 cable.

If you are using Ethernet LAN (10 megabits per second, 10BASE-T), you can connect with either a CAT5 or a CAT3.

To connect the LAN cable, follow the steps below.

1. Turn off the power to the computer and to all external devices

connected to the computer.

2. Plug one end of the cable into the LAN jack. Press gently until you

hear the latch click into place.

Connecting the LAN cable

3. Plug the other end of the cable into a LAN hub connector. Check with

your LAN administrator before connecting to a hub.

When the computer is exchanging data with the LAN, the LAN Active indicator glows orange. When the computer is connected to a LAN hub but is not exchanging data, the Link indicator glows green.

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Disconnecting LAN cable

To disconnect the LAN cable, follow the steps below.

Make sure the LAN Active indicator (orange LED) is out before you disconnect the computer from the LAN.

1. Pinch the lever on the connector in the computer’s LAN jack and pull

out the connector.

2. Disconnect the cable from the LAN hub in the same manner. Check

with your LAN administrator before disconnecting from the hub.

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 dry 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 troublefree operation.

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

Check the Disk indicators on the computer.

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

securely closed.

■ Turn off the power to the computer.

■ Disconnect the universal AC adaptor and all peripherals before

moving the computer.

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

■ Use the carrying case when transporting the computer.

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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. You can select whether to control the CPU temperature by turning on the fan first, then if necessary, lowering the CPU speed. Or, by lowering the CPU speed first, then if necessary, turning on the fan. Use the Cooling Method item of the Power Save Mode window in TOSHIBA Power Saver.

Maximum Performance

Turn on the fan first, then if necessary, lower the CPU processing speed.

Performance Use a combination of the fan and lowering the

CPU processing speed.

Battery optimized Lower the CPU processing speed first, then if

necessary turn on the fan.

When the CPU temperature falls to a normal range, the fan is turned off and the CPU operation returns to standard speed.

If the CPU temperature reaches an unacceptably high level with either setting, the system automatically shuts down to prevent damage. Data in memory will be lost.

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Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Table of Contents

Preface

Manual contents

Conventions

Abbreviations

Icons

Keys

Key operation

Display

Messages

Equipment checklist

Hardware

Software

Documentation

Features

Special features

Utilities

Options

Front with the display closed

Left side

Right side

Back side

Underside

Front with the display open

Indicators

USB diskette drive (optional)

Optical media drives

Region codes for DVD drives and media

Writable discs

Formats

CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive

DVD-R/-RW drive

DVD Multi drive

Universal AC adaptor

Setting up your work space

General conditions

Placement of the computer

Seating and posture

Lighting

Work habits

Connecting the AC adaptor

Opening the display

Turning on the power

Starting up for the first time

Turning off the power

Shut Down mode (Boot mode)

Hibernation mode

Standby mode

Restarting the computer

Restoring the preinstalled software

Restoring the complete system

Restoring TOSHIBA utilities and drivers

Touch pad

Using the USB diskette drive

Connecting 3½" diskette drive

Disconnecting 3½" diskette drive

Using optical media drives

Loading discs

Removing discs

Audio/Video controls

Mode Control button

Controls for CD/DVD and Digital Audio

Next and Previous buttons

Play/Pause and Stop buttons

Audio

Writing CDs on CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive

Before writing or rewriting

When writing or rewriting

Writing CD/DVDs on DVD-R/-RW drive

Important message

Disclaimer

Writing CD/DVDs on DVD Multi drive

Important message

Disclaimer

Read/write function chart

Before writing or rewriting