Toshiba TE2300 User Manual

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Disclaimer

This manual has been validated and reviewed for accuracy. The instructions and descriptions it contains are accurate for the TOSHIBA TE2300 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.

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Trademarks

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

Intel, Intel SpeedStep 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. CompactFlash is a trademark of SunDisk Corporation. Other trademarks and registered trademarks not listed above may be

used in this manual.

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EU Declaration of Conformity

This product is carrying the CE-Mark in accordance with the related European Directives. Responsible for CE-Marking is 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 conditional in EG 201 121.

Germany ATAAB AN005,AN006,AN007,AN009,AN010 and DE03,04,05,08,09,12,14,17

Greece ATAAB AN005,AN006 and GR01,02,03,04 Portugal ATAAB AN001,005,006,007,011 and

P03,04,08,10 Spain ATAAB AN005,007,012, and ES01 Switzerland ATAAB AN002 All other countries/regions ATAAB AN003,004 Specific switch settings or software setup are required for each network,

please refer to the relevant sections of the user guide for more details. The hookflash (timed break register recall) function is subject to separate

national type approvals. It has not been tested for conformity to national type regulations, and no guarantee of successful operation of that specific function on specific national networks can be given.

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General Precautions

TOSHIBA computers are designed to optimize safety, minimize 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.

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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 phone

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 in Appendix A, Specifications. Contact TOSHIBA Technical Service and Support for more information.

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CE compliance

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

Only CE marked options should be connected / implemented Only best shielded cables should be connected

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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.

Optical disc drive standards

TOSHIBA TE2300 series computer is shipped with one of the following drives preinstalled : DVD-ROM, CD-RW/DVD-ROM, or DVD Multi drive.

The drive has one of the following labels :

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LASER KLASSE 1 LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE APPAREIL A LASER DE CLASSE1 KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT

Before it is shipped, the Class 1 Laser is certified to meet the United States Chapter 21 Standards of the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS 21 CFR).

For any other country, the drive is certified to meet the Class 1 Laser standards of IEC82

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Preface

Manual contents ........................................................................... xii

Conventions..................................................................................xiii

Chapter 1: Introduction

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

Features .......................................................................................1-2

Special features ...........................................................................1-7

Utilities .........................................................................................1-9

Options ......................................................................................1-10

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Chapter 2: The Grand Tour

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

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

Right side.....................................................................................2-3

Back side .....................................................................................2-3

Underside.....................................................................................2-5

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

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

USB diskette drive .....................................................................2-11

Slim Select Bay modules ...........................................................2-11

AC adaptor.................................................................................2-17

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Chapter 3: Getting Started

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

Connecting the AC adaptor .........................................................3-4

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

Restarting the computer ............................................................3-10

Restoring the preinstalled software from the Product

Recovery CD-ROM ....................................................................3-10

Chapter 4: Operating Basics

Using AccuPoint II........................................................................4-1

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

Changing Slim Select Bay modules.............................................4-3

Using optical media drives...........................................................4-5

Writing CDs on CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive...................................4-10

Writing CD/DVDs on DVD Multi drive.........................................4-12

Media care .................................................................................4-17

Modem.......................................................................................4-18

Wireless communications ..........................................................4-20

LAN ............................................................................................4-22

Cleaning the computer...............................................................4-24

Moving the computer.................................................................4-24

Heat dispersal............................................................................4-24

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Chapter 5: The Keyboard

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

F1 … F12 function keys...............................................................5-1

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

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

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

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

Chapter 6: Power and Power-Up Modes

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

Power indicators ..........................................................................6-3

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

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

Replacing the battery pack ........................................................6-12

Starting the computer by password...........................................6-13

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Chapter 7: HW Setup and Passwords

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

Chapter 8: Optional Devices

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

Memory expansion ......................................................................8-3

Additional battery pack (Black) ....................................................8-6

Slim Select Bay 2nd battery pack................................................8-6

Additional AC adaptor..................................................................8-6

Slim Select Bay HDD adaptor (Black) ..........................................8-6

USB FDD Kit ................................................................................8-8

Advanced Port Replicator II .........................................................8-8

Parallel printer..............................................................................8-9

External monitor.........................................................................8-10

Television ...................................................................................8-11

PS/2 mouse ...............................................................................8-11

PS/2 keyboard ...........................................................................8-12

Security lock ..............................................................................8-12

Chapter 9: Troubleshooting

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

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

TOSHIBA support ......................................................................9-18

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Appendix A: Specifications

Appendix B: AC Power Cord and Connectors

Appendix C: The Toshiba International Warranty

Appendix D: Keyboard Layouts

Appendix E: Display Controller and Modes

Appendix F: If your computer is stolen

Appendix G: Internal Modem Guide

Appendix H: ASCII Character Codes

Appendix I: Wireless LAN

Glossary

Index

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Preface

Congratulations on your purchase of the TOSHIBA TE2300 series computer. This powerful, lightweight notebook computer is designed to provide years of reliable, high-performance computing.

This manual tells how to set up and begin using your TE2300 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 familiarize 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 organized, then become acquainted with this manual by browsing through its pages. Be sure to look over the Special features section of the Introduction, to learn about features that are uncommon or unique to the computers and carefully read HW Setup and Passwords. If you are going to install PC cards or connect external devices such as a printer, be sure to read Chapter 8, Optional Devices.

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Manual contents

This manual is composed of nine chapters, nine 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 tips on care of the computer and on using the AccuPoint II, Slim Select Bay modules, optical media drive, external diskette drive, Wireless LAN, LAN and internal modem.

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

Chapter 6, Power and Power-Up Modes, gives details on the computer’s power resources and battery save modes.

Chapter 7, HW Setup and Passwords, explains how to configure the computer using the HW Setup program. It also tells how to set a password.

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

doesn’t seem to be working properly. The 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 kejy top symbols as they appear on the keyboard. For example,

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.

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Enter identifies the Enter key.

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ABC When procedures require an action such as clicking an icon

or entering text, the icon’s name or the text you are to type in is represented in the type face you see to the left.

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.

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.

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

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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.

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Hardware

Check to make sure you have all the following items:

■ TE2300 Portable Personal Computer

■ Universal AC adaptor and power cord

■ USB diskette drive (Provided with some models)

■ Modular cable

Software

Windows XP Professional Service Pack 1

■ The following software is preinstalled:

■ Microsoft

■ Microsoft Internet Explorer

■ Modem driver

■ Display Driver

■ TOSHIBA Utilities

■ Wireless LAN driver

■ Sound Driver

Windows XP Professional

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■ DVD Video Player

■ LAN Driver

■ Infrared Device Driver

■ TOSHIBA Power Saver

■ TOSHIBA Console

■ Online manual

■ Documentation:

■ TOSHIBA TE2300 Portable Personal Computer User’s Manual

■ TOSHIBA TE2300 QuickStart

■ Microsoft

Windows XP Professional manual

■ Safety Instruction Manual

■ Warranty information

■ Product Recovery CD-ROM or DVD-ROM

■ Tools & Utilities CD-ROM

The computer uses TOSHIBA’s advanced Large Scale Integration (LSI), Comple-mentary 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:

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Processor

Built-in

1.3 GHz

1.4 GHz

1.5 GHz

1.6 GHz

The computer is equipped with an

processor, on-die 32KB instruction L1

Intel cache and 1MB L2 cache memory.

Mobile Intel Support Enhanced Intel

Pentium® M Processor 1.3 GHz

SpeedStep™

technology

Mobile Intel Support Enhanced Intel

Pentium® M Processor 1.4 GHz

SpeedStep™

technology

Mobile Intel

Pentium® M Processor 1.5 GHz Support Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep™ technology

Mobile Intel

Pentium® M Processor 1.6 GHz Support Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep™ technology

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Some models 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

Level 2 cache

Video RAM

Drives

Hard disk drive

Diskette drive

DVD-ROM drive

PC2100 256 or 512 or 1024MB memory modules can be installed in the two memory slots for a maximum of 2GB system memory.

A 1MB level 2 cache is provided to maximize performance.

Allocated a part of System Memory dynamically (Limit of graphics memory is 32MB at 128MB of System Memory, Limit of Graphics memory is 64MB at more than 256MB of System Memory).

The computer has an integrated, 2 1/2" hard disk drive (HDD) for nonvolatile storage of data and software. It comes in the following sizes.

■ 30.0GB(27.94 billion bytes)

■ 40.0GB(37.26 billion bytes)

■ 60.0GB(55.89 billion bytes)

■ 80.0GB(74.51 billion bytes)

Your computer may come with a 3 1/2" 1.44megabyte or 720-kilobyte connects to the USB port. (Windows

XP does not support 720-

kilobyte diskettes.)

Some models are equipped with a full-size, DVDROM drive module that lets you run either digital versatile or compact disks without using an adaptor. It runs DVD-ROMs at maximum 8 speed and CD-ROMs at maximum 24 speed. This drive supports following formats:

• Photo CD™ • CD-R (read only)

• CD-ROM • CD-Rewritable (read only)

• CD-DA • CD-Text

• CD-ROM x A Mode 2 (Form1, Form2)

• Enhanced CD (CD-EXTRA)

• DVD-ROM • DVD-Video

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CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive

DVD Multi drive

Some models are equipped with a full-size, CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive module that 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 at up to 24 speed and CD-RW at up to 10 speed. See Chapter 4, Operating Basics, for details. For reading, this drive supports the same formats as the DVD-ROM drive.

Some models are equipped with a full-size DVD Multi drive that lets you read/write DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD-RAM, CD-R and CD-RW discs. DVD Multi media can be read, written and erased with random access like a diskette. Data can be rewritten hundreds of thousands of times over the life of a disc. For reading, this drive supports the same formats as the DVDROM drive. Refer to chapter 2, The Grand Tour, for details.

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

Thin-film transistor color LCD is available in three sizes: 14.1" XGA-TFT, 1024 horizontal x 768 vertical pixels

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Graphics controller

Keyboard

Built-in

AccuPoint II

Built-in

Graphics controller maximizes display performance. Refer to Appendix E for more information.

85 keys or 86 keys, compatible with IBM enhanced keyboard, embedded numeric overlay, dedicated cursor control, Chapter 5.The Keyboard, for details.

A pointing device, the AccuPoint II, in the center of the keyboard and control buttons at the base of the keyboard enable control of the on-screen pointer and scrolling of windows.

and keys. See

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Power

Battery pack

RTC battery

AC adaptor

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

The internal RTC battery backs up the Real Time Clock (RTC) and calendar.

The universal AC adaptor provides power to the system and recharges the batteries when they are low. It comes with a detachable power cord. Because it is universal, it can receive a range of AC voltage between 100 and 240 volts.

Ports

Headphone Enables connection of a stereo headphone

Parallel

Serial

Infrared

External monitor

Parallel printer or other parallel device (ECP ompatible).

RS-232C compatible port (16550 UART compatible)

This infrared port is compatible with Infrared Data Association (IrDA 1.1) Fast InfraRed (FIR) standards. It enables cableless 4 Mbps data transfer with IrDA 1.1 compatible external devices.

A 15-pin, analog VGA port supports VESA DDC2B compatible functions.

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PS/2 keyboard/ mouse

Docking

Universal Serial Bus

Connects an external PS/2 keyboard or PS/2 mouse.

Special port for connecting an optional Advanced Port Replicator II.

Two Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports enable chain connection of a number of USB-equipped devices to one port on your computer. The ports comply with USB2.0 standards.

Slots

PC card A PC card slot accommodates:

Two 5 mm Type II One 10.5 mm Type III Refer to Chapter 8, Optional Devices, for details.

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Multimedia

Sound System

Video-out jack

Communications

Modem

LAN

Wireless LAN

Windows Sound System compatible sound system provides internal speaker as well as jacks for an external microphone and headphone. It also has a volume control dial.

This RCA jack lets you transfer NTSC-J, NTSC-M or PAL-B data to external devices.

An internal modem provides capability for data and fax communication. It supports V.92 (US/Canda) and V.90 (other countries/regions). The speed of data transfer and fax depends on analog telephone line conditions. It has a modem jack for connecting to a telephone line.

The computer is equipped with a LAN card that supports Ethernet LAN (10 Mbit/s, 10BASE-T) and Fast Ethernet LAN (100 Mbit/s, 100BASETx).

Some computers in this series are equipped with a wireless LAN mini-PCI card that is compatible with other LAN systems based on Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum radio technology that complies with the IEEE 802.11 Standard (Revision A or B). Revision-A supports data transfer up to 54 Mbit/s. Revision-B supports data transfer up to 11 Mbit/s. Turbo Mode (USA,Canada only) supports data transfer up to 108 Mbit/s. It has Frequency Channel Selection (5 GHz or 2.4 GHz) and allows roming overmultiple channels.

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Slim Select Bay

Modules

Security

Security lock slot

Slim Select Bay is a single-drive bay that accommodates a DVD-ROM drive, CD-RW/DVDROM drive, DVD Multi drive, optional Slim Select Bay HDD adaptor, optional Slim Select Bay 2nd battery pack. The TOSHIBA Mobile Extension enables hot insertion of modules when you are using a plug and play operating system.

Connects an optional security lock to anchor the computer to a desk or other large object

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Software

Operating System

Windows the preinstalled software section at the front of this chapter.

XP Professional is available. Refer to

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Special features

The following features are either unique to TOSHIBA computers or are advanced features, which make the computer more convenient to use.

Hotkeys

Keypad overlay

Display automatic power off

A number of utilities and drivers are preinstalled to make your computer more convenient to use. Refer to the Utilities section in this chapter.

When you connect an external device to the computer or when you install a component, Plug and Play capability enables the system to recognize the connection and make the necessary configurations automatically.

Key combinations let you quickly modify the system configuration directly from the keyboard without running a system configuration program.

Keys with gray lettering make up the keypad overlay, which lets you use the keyboard for tenkey operations or cursor control.

This feature automatically cuts off power to the internal display when there is no keyboard input for a time specified. Power is restored when any key is pressed. You can specify the time in the Turn off monitor item of the Power Save Mode window in Power Saver.

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HDD automatic power off

System automatic power off

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

This feature automatically turns off power to the system when there is no input for a time specified. You can specify the time in the When the system standby time has passed item of the System Power Mode window in Power Saver.

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Battery save mode

Power on password.

Instant security

Panel power on/off

Auto power on

Standby

This feature lets you save battery power. You can specify the Power Save Mode in the Running on batteries item of the Power Save Modes window in Power Saver.

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

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

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

This feature lets you set a time and date for the computer to turn on automatically. The feature is useful for receiving remote communications while you are asleep or away. You can specify the setting in Scheduled Tasks.

If you have to interrupt your work, you can turn off the power without exiting from your software. Data is maintained in the computer’s main memory. When you turn on the power again, you can continue working right where you left off.

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Hibernation

This feature lets you turn off the power without exiting from your software. The contents of main memory is saved to the hard disk, when you turn on the power again, you can continue working right where you left off.

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Utilities

Heat dispersal

This section describes preinstalled utilities and tells how to start them. For details on operations, refer to each utility’s online manual, help files or read.me files.

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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. Use the Fan item of the Power Save Modes window in Power Saver.

Maximum Turns on fan first, then if Performance necessary lowers CPU

processing speed.

Performance Uses a combination of fan

and lowering the CPU processing speed.

Battery optimized Lowers the CPU processing

speed first, then if necessary turns on the fan.

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

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HW Setup

DVD Video Player

Drag’n Drop CD + DVD

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

The DVD Video Player is used to play DVDVideo. It has an on-screen interface and functions. Click Start, point to All Programs, point to InterVideo WinDVD 4, then click InterVideo WinDVD 4.

This easy-to-use software lets you record CDs with just a few mouse clicks. You can create CDs in several formats including audio CDs that can be played on a standard stereo CD player and data CDs to store the files and folders on your hard drive. This software can be used only on model with CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive and DVDMulti drive.

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Options

TOSHIBA Mobile Extension

This utility enables hot insertion of Slim Select Bay modules, that is, you can remove/insert Slim Select Bay modules while the computer is on. To activate this utility, select TOSHIBA Mobile Extension from TOSHIBA Console.

ConfigFree

ConfigFree is a suite of utilities to allow easy control of communication device and network connections. ConfigFree also allows you to find communication probrems and create profiles for easy switching between location and communication networks. You can boot ConfigFree from the menu bar as follows. Windows XP: [Start] - [All Programs] - [TOSHIBA ConfigFree] - [ConfigFree]

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

Two memory slots are available for installing 256 or 512 or 1024MB memory modules. The modules are PC2100, 200-pin, SO Dual In-line (SO-DIMM).

Main battery pack

An additional battery pack (PA3286*) can be purchased from your TOSHIBA dealer. The battery pack is identical to the one that came with your computer. Use it as a spare or replacement.

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AC adaptor

USB diskette drive

Security lock

If you use your computer at more than one site, it may be convenient to purchase an additional AC adaptor for each site so you will not have to carry the adaptor with you.

A 3 1/2" diskette drive accommodates 1.44megabyte or 720-kilobyte diskettes. It connects to a USB port. (Windows

XP does not support

720-kilobyte diskettes.)

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

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Advanced Port Replicator II

The Port Replicator provides the ports available on the computer in addition to separate PS/2 mouse and PS/2 keyboard ports, a digital visual interface (DVI) port, i.LINK™ (IEEE1394) port, line-in jack and line-out jack.

The TE2300 does not support the DVI and i.LINK ports on the Advanced Port Replicator II.

Slim Select Bay options

The following modules can be installed in the Slim Select Bay.

DVD-ROM drive Refer to the Features section for details.

CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive

DVD Multi drive Refer to the Features section for details.

Slim Select Bay HDD adaptor

Hard disk drive

Refer to the Features section for details.

An adaptor lets you insert an optional HDD described in Chapter 8, Optional Devices.

You can increase your computer’s data storage capacity with an additional 30 GB (27.94 billion bytes), 40 GB (37.26 billion bytes), 60 GB (55.89 billion bytes) and 80 GB (74.51billion bytes) hard disk drive in the Slim Select Bay HDD adaptor.

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Slim Select Bay 2nd battery pack

The secondary battery increases your computer’s battery power and operating time when a main battery is also installed.

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2. Chapter 2

The Grand Tour

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

Front with the display closed

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

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NFRARED PORT

Display latch

Microphone jack

Headphone jack

ICROPHONE

Front of the computer with display closed

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

A standard 3.5 mm mini microphone jack enables connection of a three-conductor mini jack for monaural microphone input.

A standard 3.5 mm mini headphone jack enables connection of a stereo headphone (16 ohm minimum) or other device for audio output. When you connect headphones, the internal speakers are automatically disabled.

HEADPHONE

DISPLAY LATCH

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Left side

VIDEO-OUT

Infrared port

This infrared port is compatible with 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.

The figure below shows the computer’s left side.

SECURITY LOCK SLOT

JACK

Security lock slot

CARD

LOCK

SLOT

The left side of the computer

CARD

A security cable attaches to this slot. The optional security cable anchors your computer to a desk or

OLUME CONTROL

LIM SELECT

BAY

COMMUNICATION

other large object to deter theft.

Video-out jack Plug an RCA video connector into this jack.

WIRELESS

WITCH

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PC card slot

A PC card slot can accommodate two 5 mm PC cards (Type II) or one 10.5 mm PC card (Type III). The slot supports 16-bit PC cards and CardBus PC cards.

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

PC card lock

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

Slim Select Bay

A DVD-ROM drive, CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive, DVD Multi drive, Slim Select Bay HDD adaptor, or secondary battery pack can be installed in the Slim Select Bay.

Wireless communication switch

Slide this switch toward the back of the computer to turn on Wireless LAN. Slide it toward the front of the computer to turn off the functions.

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

Volume control

Right side

The figure below shows the computer’s right side.

The Grand Tou

Use this dial to adjust the volume of the system speakers and headphones.

The right side of the computer

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Back side

The Grand Tou

The figure below shows the computer’s back side.

JACK

INDICATOR

(

C IN 15

DC IN 15V

AN VENT

LINK INDICATOR

ODEM JAC

XTERNAL

MONITOR PORT

The computer’s back side

(GREEN)

ARALLEL

PORT

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

Fan vent Provides air flow for the fan.

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

External monitor

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

AN ACTIVE

ORANGE)

ERIAL

PORT

SB PORTS

S/2 KEYBOARD/

MOUSE PORT

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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.

Modem jack

This jack lets you use a modular cable to connect the modem directly to a telephone line.

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

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

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