Toshiba U100 User Manual

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TOSHIBA

libretto U100

Portable Personal Computer

User’s Manual

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TOSHIBA libretto U100 Portable Personal Computer User’s 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 libretto U100 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. Graphics processor performance may vary considerably from specifications due to design configuration.

Trademarks

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

Intel, Intel SpeedStep, Pentium and Centrino are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries/regions.

Windows and Microsoft are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Photo CD is a trademark of Eastman Kodak. Sonic RecordNow! is registered trademarks of Sonic Solutions. Bluetooth is a trademark owned by its proprietor and used by TOSHIBA

under license. i.LINK is trademark and registered trademark of Sony Corporation. InterVideo and WinDVD are registered trademarks of InterVideo Inc.

WinDVD Creator is trademark of InterVideo Inc. Other trademarks and registered trademarks not listed above may be used

in this manual.

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EU Declaration of Conformity

TOSHIBA declares, that the product: PLU10* conforms to the following Standards:

Supplementary Information:

CE Marking is the responsibility of TOSHIBA EUROPE GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany, phone +49-(0)-2131-158-01.

For a copy of the related CE Declaration of Conformity please refer to the following website: http://epps.toshiba-teg.com.

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.

This product is labelled with the CE Mark in accordance with the related European Directives, notably Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 89/ 336/EEC for the notebook and the electronic accessories including the supplied power adapter, the Radio Equipment and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive 99/5/EEC in case of implemented telecommunication accessories and the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC for the supplied power adapter.

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Network Compatibility Statement

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

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.

P03,04,08,10

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Optical disc drive safety instructions

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

Panasonic

DVD-ROM and CD-R/RW UJDA765

■ The DVD-ROM and CD-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.

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DVD Super Multi UJ-822

■ The DVD Super 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.

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International precautions

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LASERSCHUTZKLASSE 1 PRODUKT TOEN60825

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 Laser-System 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.

ADVERSEL: USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING VED ÅBNING, NÅR SIKKERHEDSAF-BRYDER

ER UDE AF FUNKTION. UNDGÅ UDSÆTTSLSE FOR STRÅLING

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 udsatte sig for laserstråling.

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OBS! Apparaten innehåller laserkomponent som avger laserstråining överstigande gränsen för laserklass 1.

VAROITUS. Suojakoteloa si saa avata. Laite sisältää laserdiodin, joka lähetää näkymätöntä silmilie vaarallista lasersäteilyä.

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

VORSICHT: DIE VERWENDUNG VON ANDEREN 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

Preface

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

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

Chapter 1 : Introduction

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

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4

Special features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12

Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14

Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17

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

System indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9

USB floppy disk drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10

Optical media drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11

AC adaptor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13

Chapter 3 : Getting Started

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

Connecting the AC adaptor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7

Opening the display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9

Turning on the power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10

Starting up for the first time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10

Turning off the power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11

Restarting the computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14

Restoring your preinstalled software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15

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Chapter 4 : Operating Basics

TOSHIBA Pointing Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-1

Using the Fingerprint Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-3

Using the USB floppy disk drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-9

Using optical media drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-10

Writing CDs on DVD-ROM and CD-R/RW drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-14

Writing CD/DVDs on DVD Super Multi drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-16

Media care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-24

Sound System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-26

Modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-27

Wireless communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-32

LAN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-35

Cleaning the computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-37

Moving the computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-37

Using the Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-38

Heat dispersal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-41

Chapter 5 : The Keyboard

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

Function keys: F1 … F12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-2

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

Hot keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-4

Windows special keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-7

Keypad overlay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-7

Generating ASCII characters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-9

Chapter 6 : Power and Power-Up Modes

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

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

Battery types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-3

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

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

TOSHIBA Password Utility. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-15

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

Panel power on/off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-17

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

Chapter 7 : HW Setup

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

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

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Chapter 8 : Optional Devices

PC card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2

SD card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3

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

Battery pack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9

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

USB floppy disk drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-10

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

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

libretto DVD Dock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-13

Chapter 9 : Troubleshooting

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

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

Disposing of PC and PC batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-19

TOSHIBA support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-20

Chapter 10 : Disclaimers

LCD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1

CPU. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1

Copy Protection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-2

HDD Drive Capacity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-2

Non-applicable Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-2

Wireless LAN/Atheros. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3

SRS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3

Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3

Express Media Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3

LCD Brightness and Eye Stain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3

Graphics Processor Unit (“GPU”) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3

General Main Memory Disclaimer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-4

Battery Life Disclaimer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-4

Appendix A : Specifications

Physical Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1

Appendix B : Display Controller and Modes

Display controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-1

Video modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-1

Display settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-7

Appendix C : AT Commands

Appendix D : S-registers

S-register values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-1

AT command set result codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-6

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Appendix E : V.9 0

V.90 mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-1

AT Command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-3

Appendix F : Wireless LAN

Card Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F-1

Radio Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F-2

Supported Frequency Sub-bands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F-2

Appendix G : AC Power Cord and Connectors

Certification agencies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G-1

Appendix H : If your computer is stolen

Glossary

Index

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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 or damage to the computer.

Be certain to read the general precautions below and to note the cautions included in the text of the manual.

Stress injury

Carefully read the Instruction Manual for Safety & Comfort. It contains information on prevention of stress injuries to your hands and wrists than 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 injury

■ 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.

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.

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Preface

Congratulations on your purchase of the libretto U100 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 libretto U100 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. If you are going to install PC cards or connect external devices such as a

monitor, be sure to read Chapter 8, Optional Devices.

Manual contents

This manual is composed of the following ten 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.

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Chapter 4, Operating Basics, includes instructions on using the following devices: pointing device, fingerprint sensor, USB floppy disk drive, optical media drives, sound system, modem, wireless communication features, LAN. It also provides tips on care of the computer, floppy disks and CD/DVDs.

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

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

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, provides helpful information on how to perform

some diagnostic tests, and suggests courses of action if the computer doesn’t seem to be working properly.

Chapter10, Disclaimers, provides disclaimer information related to your computer.

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.

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.

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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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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

S 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.

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

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which could result in death or serious injury, if you do not follow instructions.

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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.

Hardware

Check to make sure you have all the following items:

■ libretto U100 Portable Personal Computer

■ AC adaptor and power cord (2-pin plug or 3-pin plug)

■ USB floppy disk drive *

■ Battery pack

■ libretto DVD Dock *

■ Mini-RGB cable *

■ Spare AccuPoint (pointing device) caps *

Chapter 1

* indicates an optional part that is dependant on the model purchased

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Software

Microsoft® Windows XP Professional

■ The following software is preinstalled:

■ Microsoft

Windows XP Professional

■ Microsoft Internet Explorer

■ TOSHIBA Utilities

■ TOSHIBA SD Memory Boot Utility

■ DVD Video Player

■ TOSHIBA Power Saver

■ TOSHIBA Assist

■ TOSHIBA ConfigFree

■ TOSHIBA Zooming Utility

■ TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool

■ TOSHIBA Virtual Sound

■ TOSHIBA Controls

■ Online manual

Microsoft® Windows XP Home Edition

■ The following software is preinstalled:

■ Microsoft

■ Microsoft Internet Explorer

■ TOSHIBA Utilities

■ TOSHIBA SD Memory Boot Utility

■ DVD Video Player

■ TOSHIBA Power Saver

■ TOSHIBA Assist

■ TOSHIBA ConfigFree

■ TOSHIBA Zooming Utility

■ TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool

■ TOSHIBA Virtual Sound

■ TOSHIBA Controls

■ Online manual

Windows XP Home Edition

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Documentation, backup media and additional software

■ libretto U100 Portable Personal Computer User’s Manual

■ libretto U100 Quickstart

■ Microsoft Windows XP manual package *

■ Instruction Manual for Safety & Comfort

■ End User License Agreement

■ Product Recovery Disc *

■ Additional Software CD *

■ Express Media Player Recovery CD *

* indicates an optional part that is dependant on the model purchased 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*2

Built-in

The computer is equipped with an Intel

processor.

Pentium® M processor, which incorporates

Intel a 2 MB level 2 cache memory and supports Enhanced Intel® SpeedStepTM technology.

Disclaimer (CPU)

Central Processing Unit (“CPU”) Performance Disclaimer. CPU performance in your computer product may vary from specifications

under the following conditions:

■ use of certain external peripheral products

■ use of battery power instead of AC power

■ use of certain multimedia, computer generated graphics or video

applications

■ use of standard telephone lines or low speed network connections

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

design applications

■ use of several applications or functionalities simultaneously

■ use of computer in areas with low air pressure

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

■ use of computer at temperatures outside the range of 5°C to 30°C

(41°F to 86°F) or > 25°C (77°F) at high altitude (all temperature references are approximate and may vary depending on the specific computer model - please refer to your PC documentation or visit the Toshiba website at www.pcsupport.toshiba.com for details).

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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 Conditions” in your PC documentation. Contact Toshiba technical service and support, refer to TOSHIBA support section in Chapter 9 Troubleshooting for more information.

Memory

Built-in 256 MB of memory is installed on the main

board.

Slots The slot accepts a 256, 512 or 1,024 MB memory

module for a maximum of 1,280 MB system memory.

Disclaimer (General Main Memory Disclaimer)

The graphics system in your computer may use part of the main system memory for graphics performance and therefore reduce the amount of system memory available for other computing activities. The amount of system memory allocated to support graphics may vary depending on the graphics system, applications utilized, system memory size and other factors.

Video RAM Part of system memory is used for Video RAM.

64 MB of RAM is provided for video display.

Power

Battery pack The computer is powered by one rechargeable

lithium-ion battery pack.

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Disclaimer (Battery Life)

Battery life may vary considerably depending on product model, configuration, applications, power management settings and features utilized, as well as the natural performance variations produced by the design of individual components. Published battery life numbers are achieved on select models and configurations tested by Toshiba at the time of publication. Recharge time varies depending on usage. Battery may not charge while computer is consuming full power. After a period of time, the battery will lose its ability to perform at maximum capacity and will need to be replaced. This is normal for all batteries. To purchase a new battery pack, see the accessories information that shipped with your computer.

RTC battery The internal RTC battery backs up the Real Time

Clock (RTC) and calendar.

AC adaptor The AC adaptor provides power to the system

and recharges the batteries when they are low. It comes with a detachable power cord which will either have a 2-pin or 3-pin plug enclosure.

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 AC adaptor section in Chapter 2, The Grand Tour.

Disks

Hard disk drive*4 Available in two sizes.

■ 30.0 billion bytes (27.95 GB)

■ 60.0 billion bytes (55.89 GB)

Disclaimer (HDD Drive Capacity)

1 Gigabyte (GB) means 1000 × 1000 × 1000 = 1,000,000,000 bytes using powers of 10. The computer operating system, however, reports storage capacity using powers of 2 for the definition of 1 GB = 1024 × 1024 × 1024 = 1,073,741,824 bytes, and therefore may show less storage capacity. Available storage capacity will also be less if the product includes one or more pre-installed operating systems, such as Microsoft Operating System and/or pre-installed software applications, or media content. Actual formatted capacity may vary.

USB floppy disk drive

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Accommodates either 3 1/2" 1.44-megabyte or 720-kilobyte floppy disks. It connects to a USB port. Option or provided with some models.

Introduction

DVD-ROM and CD-R/RW drive

DVD Super Multi drive

Some models are equipped with a full-size, DVD-ROM and CD-R/RW 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 maximum 24 speed and CD-RW at maximum 24 speed. The drive supports the following formats:

■ DVD-ROM

■ DVD-Video

■ CD-DA

■ CD-Text

■ Photo CD™ (single/multi-session)

■ CD-ROM Mode 1, Mode 2

■ CD-ROM XA Mode 2 (Form1, Form2)

■ Enhanced CD (CD-EXTRA)

■ Addressing Method 2

■ CD-R

■ CD-RW

Some models are equipped with a full-size DVD Super Multi drive module that lets you record data to rewritable CD/DVDs as well as run either 12cm (4.72") or 8cm (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 maximum 24 speed, CD-RW at maximum 10 speed, DVD-R at maximum 2 speed, DVD-RW at maximum 2 speed. DVD+R and DVD+RW at maximum

2.4 speed. DVD-RAM at maximum 2 speed. This drive supports the following formats in addition to DVD-ROM and CD-R/RW drive.

■ DVD-R

■ DVD-RW

■ DVD+R

■ DVD+RW

■ DVD-RAM

■ The optical media drive is optional.

■ The optical media drive can be used by connecting libretto DVD Dock

to this computer.

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Introduction

Display

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

Built-in*1 7.2” TFT LCD screen 16 M colors, with a

resolution of 1280 horizontal × 768 vertical pixels WXGA.

Disclaimer (LCD)

Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the LCD screen will deteriorate. This is an intrinsic characteristic of LCD technology.

Maximum brightness is only available when operating in AC power mode. The screen will dim when the computer is operated on battery power and you will not be able to increase the brightness of the screen.

Graphics controller The graphics controller maximizes display

performance. Refer to Display Controller and

Modes section in Appendix B for more

information.

Disclaimer (Graphics Processor Unit (“GPU”))

Graphics processor unit (“GPU”) performance may vary depending on product model, design configuration, applications, power management settings and features utilized. GPU performance is only optimized when operating in AC power mode and may decrease considerably when operating in battery power mode.

Keyboard

Built-in

84 keys or 85 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 AccuPoint This pointer control stick, located in the center of

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the palm rest, provides convenient control of the cursor.

Ports

Introduction

Mini-RGB Analog VGA port supports VESA DDC2B

Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0)

Docking port This port enables connection of an optional

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

compatible functions.

The computer has 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).

libretto DVD Dock described in the Options section.

directly from external devices such as digital video cameras.

Slots

PC card The PC card slot accommodate a Type II card.

SD card This slot lets you easily transfer data from

devices, such as digital cameras and Personal Digital Assistants, that use SD card flash-memory.

Refer to Chapter 8, Optional Devices.

Multimedia

Sound system The Windows sound system compatible sound

Headphone jack A 3.5 mm mini headphone jack enables

Microphone jack A 3.5 mm mini microphone jack enables

system provides output to internal speakers as well as supporting jacks for an external microphone and headphones.

connection of stereo headphones.

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 (V.92). Refer to V.90 section in Appendix E. The speed of data transfer and fax depends on analog telephone line conditions. It has a modem jack for connecting to a telephone line. It is preinstalled as a standard device in some markets. Both of V.90 and V.92 are supported only in USA, Canada and Australia. Only V.90 is available in other regions.

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).

It is preinstalled as a standard device in some markets.

Bluetooth Some computers in this series are equipped with

Bluetooth functions. Bluetooth wireless technology eliminates the need for cables between electronic devices such as computers and printers. Bluetooth provides fast, reliable, and secure wireless communication in a small space.

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Wireless LAN*6

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/Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing radio technology that complies with the IEEE 802.11 Standard (Revision B or G), and Turbo Mode. Refer to

Wireless LAN section in Appendix F.

■ Theoretical maximum speed: 54Mbps

(IEEE 802.11g)

■ Theoretical maximum speed: 11Mbps

(IEEE802.11b)

■ Theoretical maximum speed: 108Mbps

(Turbo Mode)

■ Frequency Channel Selection

(2.4 GHz: Revision B/G)

■ Roaming over multiple channels

■ Card Power Management

■ Atheros Super G

technology.

■ Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) data

encryption, based on 152 bit encryption algorithm.

■ Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) data

encryption, based on 256 bit encryption algorithm.

■ Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA).

■ The values shown above are the theoretical maximums for wireless

LAN standards. The actual values may differ.

■ The transmission speed over the Wireless LAN and the distance over

which Wireless LAN can reach may vary depending on surrounding electromagnetic environment, obstacles, access point design and configuration, and client design and software/hardware configurations. The transmission rate described is the theoretical maximum speed as specified under the appropriate standard - the actual transmission speed will be lower than the theoretical maximum speed.

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Disclaimer (Wireless LAN/Atheros)

The transmission speed over the wireless LAN and the distance over which wireless LAN can reach may vary depending on surrounding electromagnetic environment, obstacles, access point design and configuration, and client design and software/hardware configurations.

[54Mbps is the theoretical maximum speed under the IEEE802.11 (a/b/g) standard.] The actual transmission speed will be lower than the theoretical maximum speed.

To use the Atheros Super AG access point must support the corresponding feature. Performance of these functions may vary depending on the format of data transmitted.

or Super GTM function, your client and

Wireless communication switch

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 change the

Display automatic power off

HDD automatic power off

System automatic Standby/Hibernation

This switch turns the Wireless LAN and Bluetooth functions on and off.

All models are provided with Wireless Communication switch. Some models are equipped with both Wireless LAN and Bluetooth functions.

system configuration directly from the keyboard without running a system configuration program.

This feature automatically cuts off power to the computer’s LCD display panel 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 Monitor power off item of the Basic Setup tab 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 HDD power off item of the Basic Setup tab in TOSHIBA Power Saver.

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 the System Standby or System Hibernation item of the Basic Setup tab in TOSHIBA Power Saver.

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

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

Power on password Two levels of password security, supervisor and

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

Instant security A hot key function blanks the LCD screen and

disables the computer providing data security.

Intelligent power supply

A microprocessor in the computer’s intelligent power supply detects the battery’s charge and calculates the remaining battery capacity. It also protects electronic components from abnormal conditions, such as voltage overload from an AC adaptor. You can monitor remaining battery capacity. Use the Battery remaining item in TOSHIBA Power Saver.

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

specify the Power Save Mode in the Profile item in TOSHIBA Power Saver.

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

when the computer’s LCD display panel is closed and turns it back on when the computer’s LCD display panel is opened. You can specify the setting in the When I close the lid item of the Setup Action tab in TOSHIBA Power Saver.

Low battery automatic hibernation

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 Setup Action tab in TOSHIBA Power Saver.

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. Use the Cooling Method item of the Basic Setup tab in TOSHIBA Power Saver.

HDD Protection Using the acceleration sensor built into the

computer, HDD Protection detects vibration and shock, and automatically moves the hard disk drive read/write head to a safe position in order to reduce the risk of damage that could be caused by head-to-disk contact.

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Utilities

The HDD Protection function does not guarantee that the hard disk drive will not be damaged.

Hibernation This feature lets you turn off the power without

exiting from your software. The contents of main memory are 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.

Standby 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.

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.txt files.

TOSHIBA Power Saver

HW Setup This program lets you customize your hardware

DVD Video Player The DVD Video Player is used to play

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To access this power savings management program, click start, click Control Panel, click

Performance and Maintenance 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, To access this utility, click start, click

Control Panel, click Printers and Other Hardware and select the TOSHIBA HWSetup

icon.

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

Introduction

Fingerprint utility This product has a fingerprint utility installed for

the purpose of enrolling and recognizing fingerprints. By enrolling the ID and password to the fingerprint authentication device, it is no longer necessary to input the password from the keyboard. Just by swiping the finger against the fingerprint sensor, the following functions will be enabled:

■ Logon to Windows and access a

security-enabled homepage through IE (Internet Explorer).

■ Files and folders can be encrypted/decrypted

and third party access to them prevented.

■ Disable the password-protected screen-saver

when returning from power-saving (standby) mode.

TOSHIBA Quick Launcher

Bluetooth Stack for Windows by Toshiba

The Fingerprint Sensor can be used to display the start up menu (Quick Launcher).

This software enables communication between remote Bluetooth devices.

Bluetooth cannot be used in models that do not have a Bluetooth module installed.

TOSHIBA SD Memory Boot Utility

The TOSHIBA SD memory boot utility allows you to create a bootable SD memory card to start the system. You can launch the TOSHIBA SD Memory Boot Utility from the menu bar by clicking start, point to All Programs, point to

TOSHIBA, point to Utilities and click SD Memory Boot Utility.

TOSHIBA Zooming Utility

This utility allows you to enlarge or reduce the icon size on the desktop or the application window.

RecordNow! Basic for TOSHIBA

You can create CD/DVDs in several formats including audio CDs that can be played on a standard stereo CD player and data CD/DVDs to store the files and folders on your hard disk drive. This software can be used on a model with DVD-ROM and CD-R/RW drive and DVD Super Multi drive.

TOSHIBA Assist TOSHIBA Assist is a graphical user interface that

provides easy access to help and services.

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TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool

TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool displays the basic information on the computer's configuration and allows some of the built-in devices functionality to be tested. To start TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool, click start, point to All Programs, point to

TOSHIBA, point to Utility and click PC Diagnostic Tool.

Sound drivers A broad range of audio controls are available

through the ADI sound driver, including Software Synthesize, Mic Volume, Noise Reduction and Audio Power Management.

Click start, click Control Panel and click SoundMAX icon to change the Mic Noise Reduction settings and the Power Management settings. If you are viewing the Control Panel in Category View, click on Switch to Classic View.

For other sound settings, use the Windows Device Manager, Multimedia Panel or Volume Dial.

TOSHIBA ConfigFree TOSHIBA ConfigFree is a suite of utilities to

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

ConfigFree.

TOSHIBA Password Utility

TOSHIBA Accessibility

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

This utility lets you make the Fn key sticky, that is, you can press it once, release it, and they press an “F number” key. The Fn key remains active until another key is pressed.

DLA for TOSHIBA DLA (Drive Letter Access) is the packet writing

software which provides the function to write files and/or folders to DVD-RW, CD-RW and DVD+RW media via a drive letter like a floppy disk or other removable disk device.

TOSHIBA Hotkey Utility for Display Devices

This utility allows you to change the active display device together with the display resolution. Press Fn + F5 to change the active display device and press Fn + Space keys to change the display resolution.

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Options

TOSHIBA SD Memory Card Format

TOSHIBA Acoustic Silencer

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 or 1,024 MB memory module

Battery pack An additional battery pack can be purchased

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

USB floppy disk Kit USB floppy disk drive accommodates

libretto DVD Dock A libretto DVD Dock accommodates either the

This utility allows you to format SD memory cards to the SD standard.

This utility allows you to configure the read speed of CD/DVD drive. You can either configure Normal Mode, which operates the drive at its maximum speed for quick data access, or Quiet Mode which runs at single speed for CD audio or DVD video playback, and which can lessen operational noise.

(DDR 333) can easily be installed in the computer.

from your TOSHIBA dealer. Use it as a spare or replacement.

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

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

DVD-ROM and CD-R/RW drive or the DVD Super Multi drive. It connects to a docking interface of the computer's underside.

Bluetooth SD card3 The Bluetooth SD Card 3 is an optional

Bluetooth USB adaptor

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accessory that is compatible with the SD card slot of this computer. You can buy this card from your TOSHIBA dealer.

The Bluetooth USB adaptor is an optional accessory that is compatible with the USB ports of this computer.

You can buy this device from your TOSHIBA dealer.

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Mobile HDD A mobile external hard disk drive can be

purchased that is compatible with USB 2.0 standard. Data can be read and written to this device by connecting it to the USB port of the computer.

You can buy this device from your TOSHIBA dealer.

DVD-ROM and CD-R/ RW drive

DVD-ROM and CD-R/RW drive is available as an optional external optical disk drive.

You can buy the drive from TOSHIBA dealer.

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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.*5

Disclaimer (Non-applicatable Icons)

Certain notebook chassis are designed to accommodate all possible configurations for an entire product series. Your selected model may not have all the features and specifications corresponding to all of the icons or switches shown on the notebook chassis, unless you have selected all those features.

Front with the display closed

Figure 2-1 shows the computer’s front with its LCD display panel in the closed position.

Chapter 2

PC card eject lever

SD card slot

Figure 2-1 Front of the computer with LCD display panel closed

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.

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i.LINK (IEEE 1394) port

System indicators

The Grand Tour

Keep foreign objects out of the SD card slot. Never allow metal objects, such as screws, staples and paper clips, to enter the PC or keyboard. Foreign metal objects can create a short circuit, which can cause PC damage and fire, possibly resulting in serious injury.

PC card eject lever This is a lever for removing the PC card from

within the PC card slot.

Left side

i.LINK (IEEE1394) port

This port allows you to connect an external device, such as a digital video camera for high-speed data transfer.

System indicators

LEDs let you monitor the status of various computer functions. Details are given in the

System indicators section.

Figure 2-2 shows the computer’s left side.

Mini-RGB port

PC card slot

DC IN 15V jack

Wireless communication switch

Cooling vents

Figure 2-2 The left side of the computer

DC IN 15V jack The AC adaptor connects to this jack. Use only

the model of AC adaptor that comes with the computer. Using the wrong adaptor can damage your computer.

Cooling vents Cooling vents help CPU keep from overheating.

Do not block the cooling vents. Never allow metal objects, such as screws, staples and paper clips, to enter the PC or keyboard. Foreign metal objects can create a short circuit, which can cause PC damage and fire, possibly resulting in serious injury.

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Wireless communication switch

Slide this switch to the left to turn on Wireless LAN and Bluetooth functions. Slide it to the right to turn off the functions.

All models are provided with a Wireless Communication switch although only some models are equipped with both Wireless LAN and Bluetooth functions.

■ Turn WiFi and Bluetooth functionalities off when near a person who

may have a cardiac pacemaker implant or other medical electric device. Radio waves may affect pacemaker or medical device operation, possibly resulting in serious injury. Follow the instruction of your medical device when using any WiFi or Bluetooth functionality.

■ Always turn off WiFi or Bluetooth functionality if the PC is near

automatic control equipment or appliances such as automatic doors or fire detectors. Radio waves can cause malfunction of such equipment, possibly resulting in serious injury.

■ Do not use the WiFi or Bluetooth functionalities near a microwave oven

or in areas subject to radio interference or magnetic fields. Interference from a microwave oven or other source can disrupt WiFi or Bluetooth operation.

Mini-RGB port This Mini-RGB port lets you connect an external

video display.

PC card slot The PC card slot can accommodate a Type II

card. The slot supports 16-bit PC cards and CardBus PC cards.

Keep foreign objects out of the PC card slot. Never allow metal objects, such as screws, staples and paper clips, to enter the PC or keyboard. Foreign metal objects can create a short circuit, which can cause PC damage and fire, possibly resulting in serious injury.

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Right side

Figure 2-3 shows the computer’s right side.

Headphone jack

USB ports

LAN jack

Volume control

Microphone jack

Figure 2-3 The right side of the computer

Modem jack

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

speakers and the stereo headphones.

Headphone jack A 3.5 mm mini headphone jack enables

connection of stereo headphones.

Microphone jack A 3.5 mm mini microphone jack enables

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

Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) port

Two Universal Serial Bus ports are on the right side. The 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. Never allow metal objects, such as screws, staples and paper clips, to enter the PC or keyboard. Foreign metal objects can create a short circuit, which can cause PC damage and fire, possibly resulting in serious injury.

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

Modem jack In areas where an internal modem is installed as

standard equipment, there is a modem jack that lets you use a modular cable to connect the modem directly to a telephone line.

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■ Connection to any communication line other than an analog phone line

could cause a PC system failure.

■ Connect the built-in modem only to ordinary analog phone lines.

■ Never connect the built-in modem to a digital line (ISDN).

■ Never connect the built-in modem to the digital connector on a

public telephone or to a digital private branch exchange (PBX).

■ Never connect the built-in modem to a key telephone system for

residences or offices.

■ Never operate your PC on AC power during a thunderstorm. If you see

lightning or hear thunder, immediately turn off the PC. An electric surge caused by the storm, may result in a system failure, loss of data or hardware damage.

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). Refer to Chapter 4, Operating

Basics, for details.

■ 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.

Back side

Figure 2-4 shows the computer’s back side.

Battery pack

Figure 2-4 The back side of the computer

Battery pack The battery pack powers the computer when

the AC adaptor is not connected. For detailed information on the battery pack, refer to Chapter 6, Power and Power-Up Modes.

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Underside

Figure 2-5 shows the underside of the computer. Make sure the display is closed before turning over your computer.

Battery release latch

Docking port

Battery lock

Notches

Memory module cover

Figure 2-5 The underside of the computer

Battery lock Slide this latch in order to unlock the battery pack

ready for removal.

Battery release latch

Slide and hold this latch to release the battery pack for removal.

For detailed information on removing the battery pack, refer to Chapter 6, Power and Power-Up

Modes.

Docking port This port enables connection of an optional

docking unit to access additional devices including an optical media drive, refer to Chapter 8, Optional Devices.

Keep foreign objects out of the docking interface port. Never allow metal objects, such as screws, staples and paper clips, to enter the PC or keyboard. Foreign metal objects can create a short circuit, which can cause PC damage and fire, possibly resulting in serious injury. A plastic shutter protects the connector.

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Notches Notches on the computer engage hooks on the

libretto docking device to ensure a secure connection.

Memory module cover

This cover protects one memory module socket. Depending on the configuration of the computer either one or no module is preinstalled. Refer to the Memory expansion section in Chapter 8,

Optional Devices.

Front with the display open

This section shows the front of the computer with the LCD display panel open. Refer to the appropriate illustration for details. To open the LCD display panel, simply lift it up at its front edge. Position the LCD display panel at a comfortable viewing angle.

Display hinge

Stereo speaker

LCD Sensor switch

(Left)

(Not shown)

LCD screen

Stereo speaker (Right)

AccuPoint

Fingerprint

Power button

AccuPoint control buttons

Figure 2-6 The front of the computer with the LCD panel open

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Display hinge The display hinge holds the LCD display panel at

easy-to-view angles.

LCD screen The LCD screen displays high-contrast text and

graphics. The computer’s WXGA screen consists of 1280 × 768 pixels. Refer to Display Controller

and Modes in Appendix B.

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

LCD Sensor switch This switch senses when the computer’s LCD

display panel is closed or opened and activates the Panel Power Off/On feature. When you close the LCD display panel the computer enters Hibernation mode and shuts down. When you open the computer’s LCD display panel the computer starts in Hibernation mode. Use the TOSHIBA Power Saver Utility to enable or disable this feature. The default is “enabled”.

Refer to the TOSHIBA Power Saver Utility and Panel Power Off/On items in Chapter 1, Special

features, for details on settings.

Do not put a magnetic object close to the switch. The computer will automatically enter Hibernation mode and shut down even if the Panel Power Off features is disabled.

Stereo speakers The speakers emit sound generated by your

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

AccuPoint A pointer control device located in the center of

the palm rest is used to control the on-screen pointer. Refer to the Using the AccuPoint section in Chapter 4, Operating Basics.

AccuPoint control buttons

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

Using the AccuPoint section in Chapter 4,

Operating Basics.

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Fingerprint Sensor

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

System indicators

LEDs beneath icons, light when various computer operations are in progress.

DC IN Power Battery HDD

Just by swiping the finger against the fingerprint sensor, the following functions will be enabled:

■

Logon to Windows and access a security-enabled homepage through IE (Internet Explorer).

■

Files and folders can be encrypted/decrypted and third party access to them prevented.

■ Disable the password-protected screen-saver

when returning from power-saving (standby) mode.

power on and off.

Wireless

Communication

Figure 2-7 System indicators

DC IN The DC IN indicator glows in green when DC

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

Power The Power indicator glows in green when the

computer is on. If you select Standby from Shut Down Windows, this indicator flash orange (one second on, two seconds off) while the computer shuts down.

Battery The Battery indicator shows the condition of the

HDD The HDD indicator glows green when the

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

computer is accessing the built-in hard disk.

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USB floppy disk drive

The USB floppy disk drive accommodates 1.44-megabyte or 720-kilobyte floppy disks and connects to the USB port. It is supplied as standard with some models and as an option with others.

USB connector

Disk-In-Use Indicator

USB connector Insert this connector to the USB port of your

The Wireless communication indicator glows when the Wireless LAN and Bluetooth functions are turned on.

Some models are equipped with wireless communication functionality.

Floppy disk slot

Figure 2-8 USB floppy disk drive

Eject button

computer.

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

accessed.

Floppy disk slot Insert a floppy disk in this slot.

Eject button When a floppy disk is fully seated in the drive,

the eject button pops out. To remove a floppy disk, push in the eject button and the floppy disk pops out partially for removal.

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

■ The USB floppy disk 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.

■ Do not set anything on top of the floppy disk drive.

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Optical media drives

■ The optical media drive is optional.

■ The optical media drive can be used by connecting the libretto DVD

Dock to this computer.

One of the following optical media drives is installed in the computer: DVD-ROM and CD-R/RW and DVD Super Multi drives. 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 refer to the Using optical

media drives section in Chapter 4, Operating Basics.

Region codes for DVD drives and media

DVD-ROM and CD-R/RW and DVD Super 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

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3 Southeast Asia, East Asia

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

South America, Caribbean

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

6 China

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Writable discs

CDs

DVDs

Formats

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 RecordNow! to write compact discs. Refer to Chapter 4, Operating Basics.

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

erased or changed.

■ CD-RW discs including multi speed CD-RW discs, high-speed CD-RW

discs, and ultra-speed CD-RW discs can be recorded more than once.

■ DVD-R and DVD+R discs can be written only once. The recorded data

cannot be erased or changed.

■ DVD-RW, DVD+RW and DVD-RAM discs can be recorded more than

once.

The drives support the following formats:

■ CD-ROM

■ DVD-ROM

■ CD-DA

■ Photo CD

■ CD-ROM XA Mode 2 (Form1,

Form2)

(single/multi-session)

■ DVD -Video

■ CD-Text

■ CD-ROM Mode 1, Mode 2

■ Enhanced CD (CD-EXTRA)

■ Addressing Method 2

DVD-ROM and CD-R/RW drive

The full-size DVD-ROM and CD-R/RW 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)

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DVD Super Multi drive

The full-size DVD Super Multi 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 full-size DVD Super Multi 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) DVD-R write 2 speed (maximum) DVD-RW write 2 speed (maximum) DVD+R write 2.4 speed (maximum) DVD+RW write 2.4 speed (maximum) DVD-RAM write 2 speed (maximum) CD read 24 speed (maximum) CD-R write 24 speed (maximum) CD-RW write 10 speed (maximum, Ultra-speed media)

AC adaptor

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

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

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Figure 2-9 The AC adaptor (2-pin plug)

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Figure 2-10 The AC adaptor (3-pin plug)

■ The Universal AC Adaptor and power cord bundled with this product

may differ depending on the product model. Depending on the model, a 2-pin plug or 3-pin plug set of the above may be bundled.

■ Do not use a 3-pin to 2-pin conversion plug.

■ The supplied power cord conforms to safety rules and regulations in

the region the product is bought and should not be used outside this region. For use in other regions, please buy power cords that conform to safety rules and regulations in the particular region.

Always use the Toshiba AC adaptor that was provided with your PC and the Toshiba Battery Charger (that may have been provided with your PC), or use Toshiba recommended alternate models to avoid any risk of fire or other damage to the PC. Use of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause fire or damage to the PC possibly resulting in serious injury.

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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 Instruction Manual for Safety & Comfort. 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 your preinstalled software

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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.

■ Select a work area that has:

■ a well-designed and functioning ventilation system that does not

■ good air circulation

■ a comfortable ambient temperature and relative humidity.

■ Never place your PC where it will be exposed to excess heat, such as in

direct sunlight, an unventilated vehicle or near a heater. This may result in a system failure, malfunction, loss of data or damage to PC.

■ Never place your PC in a location where it will be exposed to extremely

low temperatures. This may result in a system failure, malfunction or loss of data.

■ Never subject your PC to sudden temperature variations. This may

result in condensation, causing a system failure, malfunction or loss of data.

■ Do not expose your PC to dusty environments. If dust gets inside the

PC, it could cause a system failure, malfunction or loss of data. If dust contaminates the PC, do not turn on the power. Take it to an authorized Toshiba service provider before you use it.

■ Never place your PC near an object that generates a magnetic field,

such as a speaker or TV. Do not wear magnetic bracelets while using your PC. Exposure to magnetic fields can cause system failure, malfunction or loss of data.

■ Never place a heavy object on the PC and be careful not to drop a

heavy object onto the PC. It could damage the PC or cause system failure.

■ Never use benzene, thinner or other chemicals when cleaning the PC,

AC adaptor, or storage device. The use of benzene, thinner or other chemicals may result in deterioration, deformation or discoloration of those items and the loss of data.

■ 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.

■ Keep the computer free of dust, moisture, and exposure to direct

sunlight.

■ Some parts of 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 be inadvertently magnetized.

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

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

■ If the PC interferes with radio equipment, turn the PC power off

immediately. Such interference could cause equipment malfunction.

■ Never place your PC on a shaky table, uneven, tilted surface or other

unstable location. Your PC may fall, causing damage to the PC or possibly injury.

■ Never leave the power to your PC on continuously for more than

24 hours. Turn the power off when this product is not in use.

■ Always avoid abrupt changes of temperature or humidity.

■ Never place close to heat radiating appliances such as a heater.

■ Never place close to corrosive chemicals.

■ Never place close to magnetic field radiating appliances such as a

stereo speaker.

■ Always place this product on a flat surface.

■ Provide a sufficient space behind the PC to allow easy adjustment of

the display panel.

■ Always provide sufficient space around the PC to ensure adequate

ventilation.

■ Always provide sufficient space for operating a mouse and other

peripheral devices.

Placement of the computer

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

■ Position your LCD display panel or place your monitor in an appropriate

position to help reduce awkward postures and overhead glare. For example:

■ Position LCD directly in front of you and at a comfortable distance

away.

■ Position LCD so the top of the screen is at or slightly below eye

level. A display screen that is too high or too low can cause awkward postures and possibly fatigue muscles that support the head.

■ Rest your eyes periodically by focusing on objects that are farther

away.

■ 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

Maintain a comfortable working posture when using your PC where your body joints are naturally aligned to reduce stress on different parts of your body. Consider the following:

Foot rest

■ Keep hands, wrists, and forearms straight, in-line and roughly parallel to

the floor.

■ Keep head level, or bent slightly forward, forward facing, and balanced.

Generally the head is in-line with the torso.

■ Keep shoulders relaxed and let upper arms hang normally at the side of

the body.

■ Keep elbows in close to the body and bent.

■ Keep feet fully supported by floor or foot rest.

■ Keep back fully supported with appropriate lumbar support when sitting

vertical or leaning back slightly.

■ Keep thighs and hips supported by a well-padded seat cushion and

generally parallel to the floor.

■ Keep knees about the same height as the hips with the feet slightly

forward.

Below eye level

90°angles

Figure 3-1 Posture and positioning of the computer

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Lighting

Select the right level of illumination and place your PC appropriately to minimize glare from overhead lights, desk lamps and windows. Glare on the LCD or monitor may cause eye strain, eye fatigue or headaches.

Consider the following suggestions regarding lighting your work environment:

■ Position the PC so that the light source does not shine or reflect directly

onto the display or shine or reflect directly into the eyes of the user.

■ Shield the PC from direct light by using tinted windows or by installing

blinds or a screen.

■ Use soft, indirect lighting.

■ Adjust the display panel to provide maximum visibility.

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 workday. 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.

■ When you use a PC, rest your eyes periodically and relax or stretch

your muscles to avoid strain. If you experience discomfort while operating the PC, stop immediately and rest. Continuous operation for long periods without adequate rest may cause pain in the arms, wrists, hands, back, neck or other parts of the body. If pain persists despite rest, consult your doctor.

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

Instruction Manual for Safety & Comfort.

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Strategic Rest Breaks

Take short, strategically spaced rest breaks to avoid eye strain and body discomforts.

For more specific recommendations on the safety and comfort of your computer environment, customers in the United States may visit the United States Department of Labor, Occupational Safety & Health Administration website at: http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/etools/computerworkstations/

Other Things to Note

■ Never turn off the power while an application is running. Doing so could

cause loss of data.

■ Use a virus-check program and make sure it is updated regularly.

■ Never turn off the power, disconnect an external storage device or

remove storage media during data read/write. Doing so can cause data loss.

■ Never format storage media without checking its content. Formatting

destroys all stored data.

■ It is a good idea to periodically back up the internal hard disk or other

main storage device to external media. General storage media is not durable or stable over long periods of time and under certain conditions may result in data loss.

■ Before you install a device or application, save any data in memory to

the hard disk drive or other storage media. Failure to do so may result in the loss of data.

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Connecting the AC adaptor

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

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

■ Always use the Toshiba AC adaptor that was provided with your PC

and the Toshiba Battery Charger (that may have been provided with your PC), or use Toshiba recommended alternate models to avoid any risk of fire or other damage to the PC. Use of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause fire or damage to the PC possibly resulting in serious injury.

■ Use only the AC adaptor supplied with your computer or an equivalent

adaptor that is compatible. Use of any incompatible adaptor could damage your computer. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by use of an incompatible adaptor.

■ Never plug the AC adaptor or Battery Charger into a power source that

does not correspond to both the voltage and the frequency specified on the regulatory label of the unit. Failure to do so could result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury.

■ Always use or purchase power cables that comply with the legal

voltage and frequency specifications and requirements in the country of use. Failure to do so could result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury.

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■ The supplied power cord conforms to safety rules and regulations in

the region the product is bought and should not be used outside this region. For use in other regions, please buy power cords that conform to safety rules and regulations in the particular region.

■ Do not use a 3-pin to 2-pin conversion plug.

■ When you connect the AC adaptor to the computer, always follow the

steps in the exact order as described in the User’s Manual. Connecting the power cable to a live electrical outlet should be the last step otherwise the adaptor DC output plug could hold an electrical change and cause an electrical shock or minor bodily injury when touched. As a general safety precaution, avoid touching any metal parts.

■ Never place an AC adaptor on a wooden surface, furniture, or any

other surface that could be marred by exposure to heat since the AC adaptor's surface temperature increases during normal use.

■ Always place the PC on a suitable heat-insulating material to prevent

possible heat damage.

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1. Connect the power cord to the AC adaptor.

Figure 3-2 Connecting the power cord to the AC adaptor (2-pin plug)

Figure 3-3 Connecting the power cord to the AC adaptor (3-pin plug)

The Universal AC Adaptor and power cord bundled with this product may differ depending on the product model. Depending on the model, a 2-pin plug or 3-pin plug set of the above may be bundled.

2. Connect the AC adaptor’s DC output plug to the DC IN 15V jack on the

back of the computer.

DC IN 15V jack

Figure 3-4 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 computer’s LCD display panel can be rotated in a wide range of angles for optimal viewing.

1. While holding down the palm rest with one hand so that the main body is not raised, lift the panel slowly. Adjust the angle of the panel to provide optimal clarity.

As the display panel cannot be opened beyond 180 degrees, please be careful when flipping open the display panel.

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

LCD display panel

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Figure 3-5 Opening the LCD display panel

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Turning on the power

This section describes how to turn on the power. The Power button LED indicates the status. Refer to the Power indicator

section in Chapter 6, Power and Power-Up Modes.

■ 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.

■ If the USB floppy disk drive is connected, make sure it is empty.

If a floppy disk is in the drive, press the eject button and remove the floppy disk.

1. Open the computer’s LCD display panel.

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

Power button

Figure 3-6 Turning on the power

Do not push the power button strongly.

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.

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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 floppy disk.

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

■ Make sure the HDD indicator is off. If you turn off the power while a

disk (disc) is being accessed, you can lose data or damage the disk (disc).

■ Never turn off the power while an application is running. Doing so could

cause loss of data.

3. Click start then click Turn Off Computer. From the Turn Off Computer menu select Tur n Off.

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 hard disk drive although, for safety sake, it is best to save your data manually.

■ Data will be lost if you remove the battery or disconnect the AC adaptor

before the save is completed. Wait for the HDD indicator to go out.

■ Do not install or remove a memory module while the computer is in

hibernation mode. Data will be lost.

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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: the Hibernate tab in Power Options and Setup Action tab in TOSHIBA Power Saver.

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

■ 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. Refer to Chapter 5,

The Keyboard, for details.

To enter Hibernation mode, follow the steps below.

1. Click start.

2. Select Turn Off Computer.

3. Open the Turn Off Computer dialog box. Hibernate is not displayed.

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

5. Click Hibernate.

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. Click start and open the Control Panel.

2. Open Performance and Maintenance and open Power Options.

3. Select the Hibernate window in the Power Options Properties, 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.

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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 HDD indicator will light.

After you turn off the computer, and the content of memory has been 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.

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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 Turn Off Computer and click Stand By.

2. Close the computer’s LCD display panel. This feature must be enabled. Refer to the Setup Action tab in TOSHIBA Power Saver Utility described 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 Setup Action tab in TOSHIBA Power Saver Utility described 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

will flash 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.

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 reset the system. For example, if:

■ You change certain computer settings.

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

commands.

■ There are three ways to reset the computer system:

1. Click start then click Turn off computer. From the Turn off computer menu select Restart.

2. Press Ctrl + Alt + Del to display the Windows Task Manager, then select Shut Down 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.

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Restoring your preinstalled software

If preinstalled files are damaged, use the supplied backup media to restore them. To restore the operating system and all preinstalled software, follow the steps below.

Where available, the optional libretto DVD Dock is needed to use the DVD-ROM and CD-R/RW drive or DVD Super Multi drive - this item can be purchased from TOSHIBA dealers. In addition the computer also supports the following TOSHIBA optical disc drives for product recovery:

External CD-RW/DVD-ROM Drive PA3352A, PA3352C, PA3352L External DVD Super-Multi Drive PA3402C, PA3402A, PA3402L Slim Combo CD-R/RW and DVD-ROM PA3438U

Getting Started

Please use the Express Media Player Recovery CD first to reinstall the “Express Media Player” before you reinstall a Windows

operating system.

Restoring the complete system

If pre-installed files are damaged, use the Express Media Player Recovery CD and the Product Recovery disc to restore them.

Some models do not have Express Media Player pre-installed, therefore the Express Media Player Recovery CD is not available.

In these instances please refer to the procedure in “Restoring the operating system” as described below.

Restoring the Express Media Player

To restore the Express Media Player , follow the steps below.

1. Load the Express Media Player Recovery CD 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 boot menu

appears, release the F12 key.

3. Use the cursor keys to select the CD/DVD drive in the Boot menu.

4. Follow the on-screen instructions and select ‘Overwrite Installation’

using the cursor keys to restore the Express Media Player.

When you are using “Delete all partitions” the hard disk will be reformatted and all data will be lost.

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Restoring the operating system

To restore the operating system and all pre-installed software, follow the steps below.

When you reinstall the Windows® operating system, the hard disk will be reformatted and all data will be lost.

1. Load the Product Recovery disc in the drive and turn off the computer's power.

2. Hold down the F12 key and turn on the power. When the boot menu appears, release the F12 key.

3. Use the cursor keys to select the CD-ROM/DVD drive in the Boot menu.

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. The TOSHIBA Tools & Utilities folder (C:\TOOLSCD) contains drivers and applications, which are included with your computer system. If your system drivers or applications have become damaged in some way, you can reinstall most of the components from this folder.

Create a copy of this folder to an external media for more convenience.

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Restoring the preinstalled software from the hard disk

Create Optical Recovery Discs

This feature is only available for models which are configured for hard disk recovery. For these models Product Recovery media is not supplied with the computer.

■ The optional libretto DVD Dock is needed to use the DVD-ROM and

CD-R/RW drive or DVD Super Multi drive.

■ A writable external optical media drive that is sold separately and is

compatible with the computer is required to create the Recovery Discs. These drives can be purchased from TOSHIBA dealers.

■ This computer supports the following optical disc drives for the

creation of recovery discs: External CD-RW/DVD-ROM Drive PA3352A, PA3352C, PA3352L External DVD Super-Multi Drive PA3402C, PA3402A, PA3402L Slim Combo CD-R/RW and DVD-ROM PA3438U

■ Be sure to connect the AC adaptor when you create Recovery Discs.

■ Be sure to close all other software programs except the Recovery Disc

Creator.

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

on the CPU.

■ Operate the computer at full power.

■ Do not use power-saving features.

■ Do not write to the disc when the 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 the

hard disk drive's access speed. They may cause unstable operation and damage data.

■ Do not shut down/log off or standby/hibernate while writing or rewriting

the disc.

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

vibrations such as airplanes, trains, or cars.

■ Do not use on an unstable surface such as a stand.

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A recovery image of your computer is stored on the hard disk. You may use this image to create CD or DVD recovery discs using the following steps:

1. Select either blank CD or DVD media.

2. The application will allow you to choose from a variety of media when creating the recovery discs including: CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R and DVD+RW.

Some media may not be compatible with the Optical Drive of your computer. Please ensure that the Optical Drive supports the blank media you choose.

3. Turn on your computer to open Windows XP.

RecordNow! Basic for TOSHIBA is required to create the Recovery Discs. Other disc writing software is not supported.

4. Insert the first blank media into the tray of the optical drive.

5. Double click the Recovery Disc Creator Launcher icon on the Windows XP desktop, or select the application from the start Menu.

6. After Recovery Disc Creator starts, select the type of media and the title you wish to copy to the media then click the Burn button.

■ If your Optical Drive can only write to CDs, select “CD” as the “Type”

within the Recovery Disc Creator. If your Optical Drive of your computer can write to either CD or DVDs, select the one you are using as the “Type” within the Recovery Disc Creator.

■ You can also create the recovery CD for the Express Media Player

using the Recovery Disc Creator.

Restoring the preinstalled software from the recovery hard disk drive

This feature is only available for models which are configured for hard disk recovery. For these models Product Recovery media is not supplied with the computer.

About 2GB of hard disk space is reserved for the recovery partition. When re-setting up your hard disk, do not change, delete or add partitions

in a manner other than specified in the manual. Otherwise, space for software may be destroyed.

In addition, if you use a third-party partitioning program to reconfigure partitions on your hard disk, it may become impossible to re-setup your computer.

1. Turn off your computer.

2. While holding down 0 (zero) key on the keyboard, turn on your computer.

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3. A menu appears. Press the “1” key on the keyboard to restore the

original configuration as purchased. Press the “2” key to keep your current partitions intact and restore. Press the “3” key to specify partitions and restore.

4. Follow the on-screen instructions.

Restoring the preinstalled software from your created Recovery Media

This feature is only available for models which are configured for hard disk recovery. For these models Product Recovery media is not supplied with the computer.

■ The optional libretto DVD Dock is needed to use the DVD-ROM and

CD-R/RW drive or DVD Super Multi drive.

■ An external optical media drive that is sold separately and is

compatible with the computer is required to use the Recovery Discs to restore the preinstalled software. These drives can be purchased from TOSHIBA dealers.

■ This computer supports the following optical disc drives for

restoring the preinstalled software: External CD-RW/DVD-ROM Drive PA3352A, PA3352C, PA3352L External DVD Super-Multi Drive PA3402C, PA3402A, PA3402L Slim Combo CD-R/RW and DVD-ROM PA3438U

If preinstalled files are damaged, you can either use the Recovery Media you have created or the hard disk drive recovery to restore them. 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.

1. Load the Recovery Media in the optional optical media drive and turn off

the computer’s power.

2. Hold down the F12 key and turn on the power. When In Touch with

Tomorrow TOSHIBA appears, release the F12 key.

3. Use the left or right cursor key to select the CD-ROM icon in the display

menu. For details, refer to the Boot Priority section in Chapter 7, HW Setup.

4. A menu appears. Press the “1” key on the keyboard to restore the hard

disk configuration, press the “2” key to restore drive C:, and press the “3” key to restore the recovery tool.

5. Follow the on-screen instructions.

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Operating Basics

This chapter gives information on basic operations including using the TOSHIBA Pointing Device, the USB floppy disk drive, optical media drives, Sound System, Modem, Wireless communication features and LAN. It also provides tips on care of the computer, floppy disks and CD/DVDs.

TOSHIBA Pointing Device

The computer is equipped with a mouse control system known as an AccuPoint pointing stick.

Chapter 4

AccuPoint

Fingerprint Sensor

AccuPoint Control Buttons

Figure 4-1 AccuPoint and AccuPoint control buttons

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Using the AccuPoint

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

You can also tap the AccuPoint control buttons to perform functions similar to those of the left button.

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

your finger on the AccuPoint control buttons after the second tap and move the material.

If AccuPoint is tilted in a certain direction for some time and the finger is then removed, the cursor on the screen may move in the reverse direction.

AccuPoint precautions

Certain conditions can affect the on-screen pointer when using AccuPoint. For example, the pointer may travel contrary to AccuPoint operation or an error message may appear, if

■ You touch the AccuPoint during power-up.

■ You apply constant, soft pressure during power-up.

■ There is a sudden temperature change.

■ Strong stress is applied to the AccuPoint.

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

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Replacing the cap

The AccuPoint cap is an expendable item that should be replaced after prolonged use. Depending on the model you purchased, a spare AccuPoint cap may supplied with the computer.

1. To remove the AccuPoint cap, firmly pinch the cap and pull it straight

up.

Figure 4-2 Removing the AccuPoint cap

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

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

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Using the Fingerprint Sensor

This product has a fingerprint utility installed for the purpose of enrolling and recognizing fingerprints. By enrolling the ID and password to the fingerprint authentication device, it is no longer necessary to input the password from the keyboard. Just by swiping the finger against the fingerprint sensor, the following functions will be enabled:

■ Logon to Windows and access a security-enabled homepage through

IE (Internet Explorer).

■ Files and folders can be encrypted/decrypted and third party access to

them prevented.

■ Disable the password-protected screen-saver when returning from

power-saving (standby) mode.

To “swipe” refers to the action of reading a fingerprint using the fingerprint sensor.

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Points to note about the Fingerprint Sensor

Failure to follow these guidelines might result in (1) damage to the sensor or cause sensor failure, (2) finger recognition problems, or lower finger recognition success rate.

■ Do not scratch or poke the sensor with your nails or any hard or sharp

objects.

■ Do not press the sensor strongly.

■ Do not touch the sensor with a wet finger or any wet objects. Keep

sensor surface dry and free of water vapor.

■ Do not touch the sensor with a soiled finger. Minute foreign particles on

a soiled or dirty finger may scratch the sensor.

■ Do not paste stickers or write on the sensor.

■ Do not touch the sensor with a finger or any object with built-up static

electricity.

Observe the following before you place your finger on the sensor whether for fingerprint enrollment/registration or recognition.

■ Wash and dry your hands thoroughly.

■ Remove static electricity from your fingers by touching any metal

surface. Static electricity is a common cause of sensor failures, especially when the weather is dry.

■ Clean the sensor with a lint-free cloth. Do not use detergent to clean the

sensor

■ Avoid the following finger conditions for enrollment or recognition as

they may result in fingerprint enrollment errors or a drop in the fingerprint recognition success rate

■ Soaked or swollen finger (e.g. after taking bath)

■ Injured finger

■ Wet finger

■ Soiled or oily finger

■ Extremely dry skin condition on finger

Observe the following to improve the fingerprint recognition success rate.

■ Enroll two or more fingers.

■ Enroll additional fingers if recognition failure occurs often using enrolled

fingers.

■ Check your finger condition. Changed conditions, such as injured,

rough, extremely dry, wet, soiled, dirty, oily, soaked, swollen fingers, may lower the recognition success rate. Also if the fingerprint is worn down or the finger becomes thinner or fatter, the recognition success rate may be lowered.

■ The fingerprint for each finger is different and unique. Please ensure

that only the registered or enrolled fingerprint or fingerprints are used for identification.

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■ Check sliding position and speed (see the drawing below).

Fingerprint Sensor Limitations.

■ The fingerprint sensor compares and analyzes the unique

characteristics in a fingerprint.

■ A warning message will be displayed when recognition is abnormal or

recognition is not successful within a fixed duration.

■ The recognition success rate may differ from user to user.

■ Toshiba does not guarantee that this fingerprint recognition technology

will be error-free.

■ Toshiba does not guarantee that the fingerprint sensor will recognize

the enrolled user or accurately screen out unauthorized users at all times. Toshiba is not liable for any failure or damage that might arise out of the use of this fingerprint recognition software or utility.

The following illustrations show the correct way to slide your finger over the recognition sensor.

Align the finger and sensor like the drawings.

Points to note about the Fingerprint Utility

The user should back up the user profile information when using the functions provided in this software to encrypt files or folders. If this software or the user information is deleted without backing up the user profile information, the encrypted files will no longer be accessible. In addition, if the backup data is not used, the user will not be identified as the same user even if the same name is used again in user enrolment.

Please refer to the following procedures to back up. Double-click on the OmniPass icon in the task tray, select the

UserManagement tab, select Import/Export User, click on Export an OmniPass user profile, carry out fingerprint authentication, specify the

destination folder and filename to save the profile, and save the file. If Windows XP Professional's file encryption function EFS (Encryption File

System) is used to encrypt a file, the file cannot be further encrypted using the encryption function of this software.

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If the fingerprint sensor and Trusted Platform Module (TPM)security are used as identification devices, install and configure the Infineon TPM Professional package first before configuring the fingerprint utility. Please refer to the TPM (Trusted Platform Module) Installation Guide for the installation and configuration methods for TPM.

In the help file, it is stated that this software's Password Replacement function can be used for the Internet and general applications. However, the Internet Password Replacement function in the fingerprint utility provided in this computer can only be used with IE (Internet Explorer).

There is a section on Strong Logon Security in the help file, but the function is not available in the fingerprint utility provided in this computer.

The sound during Log Off Current User (when logging off from OmniPass) cannot be set to off even if the No Audio Prompts configuration is set in Audio Settings. If you wish to turn it off, remove the settings for wav files in the event settings of the sound events section of the Sound and Audio Device Property in the control panel.

Set Up Procedure

Please use the following procedure when first using fingerprint authentication.

Fingerprint Registration

Enroll the required authentication data using the “OmniPass Enrollment Wizard”.

The fingerprint authentication uses the same Windows logon ID and password. If the Windows logon password has not been setup, please do so before registration.

1. Click start, Point to All Programs, point to Softex and click OmniPass Enrollment Wizard.

2. Click Enroll.

3. Ensure the same Windows logon username and domain (*) are displayed before entering a password into the Password field. Click Next.

(*) If the Windows logon account is for use within a LAN domain, enter the domain name, otherwise, if you are unsure, please check with the network administrator. If the logon is not used within a LAN domain, you should just enter the computer name.

4. The Choose Finger screen is displayed. Based on the illustration, select the finger to be recognized, and then click Next. Previously enrolled fingerprints would have green check marks. The fingerprint being enrolled now would have a red check mark. If any of the previously enrolled fingerprints is selected again, the latest information will be enrolled and previous information over-written.

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We recommend first-timers to click Practice, and then swipe the finger as a practice.

5. The Capture Fingerprint screen is displayed. Follow the onscreen

instructions and use the same finger you have selected under Choose Finger to swipe three times to allow the sensor to read the fingerprint. The fingerprint will be shown in green if properly read, or in red if the reading is abnormal.

6. The Verify Fingerprint screen is displayed. Swipe the finger again to

allow the sensor to read again. When the Verification Successful message is displayed, click Next. In case of finger injury or authentication failure, it is recommended that another fingerprint also be enrolled. The following message will be displayed: “It is recommended that you enroll at least two fingers. Would you like to enroll an additional finger now?” Click Yes and repeat steps 3, 4, 5 with another finger.

7. The Audio and Taskbar Settings screen is displayed. Click Next.

The Congratulations screen is displayed. Click Done.

8. Click Yes when the following message appears:

“OmniPass has successfully created the new user. Would you like OmniPass to log on the new user? Once logged on, passwords can be remembered for the new user.” This completes the fingerprint registration process.

Window Logon via Fingerprint Authentication

Fingerprint authentication allows you to automatically logon to Windows rather than having to enter the usual Windows ID and password.

This is especially useful when many users are using the PC, as it means that user selection can be skipped.

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Fingerprint Authentication Procedure

1. Start up the computer.

2. The Logon Authorization screen is displayed. Choose any of the

enrolled fingers and swipe the fingerprint on the sensor. If authentication is successful, the user will be logged on to Windows.

If the fingerprint authentication fails, please logon using the Windows logon password.

Please logon using the Windows logon password if the fingerprint authentication failed for three consecutive tries. To logon using the Windows logon password, enter the Windows logon password at the “Welcome” screen as normal.

A warning message will be displayed when authentication is abnormal or authentication is not successful within a fixed duration.

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How to swipe the finger

Using the following steps when swiping fingers for fingerprint registration or authentication will help to minimize authentication failures:

1. Align the first joint of the finger to the center of the sensor. Lightly touch the sensor and swipe finger levelly towards you. While lightly touching the sensor, swipe the finger towards you until the sensor surface becomes visible. Ensure the center of the fingerprint is on the sensor when swiping the finger.

2. Scroll: The screen can be scrolled up or down by sliding the finger over the Fingerprint Sensor.

3. Click (Double-click:) : TOSHIBA Quick Launcher will start up when the Fingerprint Sensor is double-clicked using the finger.

4. Click (Tap once) : TOSHIBA Quick Launcher items can be selected by clicking on the Fingerprint Sensor with the finger.

■ Avoid swiping with the finger stiff or pressed-on too hard

Fingerprint reading may fail if the center of the fingerprint is not touching on the sensor, or when finger is swiped while pressing hard. Make sure that the center of the fingerprint is touching the sensor before swiping.

■ Confirm the center of the fingerprint whirl before swiping

The thumb's fingerprint has a bigger whirl, which is prone to misalignment and distortions. This will cause difficulty in registration and a drop in the authentication success rate. Always confirm the center of the fingerprint whirl so that it is swiped along the centerline of the sensor.

■ When fingerprint reading is not successful

There is a possibility of authentication failures if the finger is swiped too quickly or too slowly. Follow the onscreen instructions to adjust the speed of the swipe.

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Using the USB floppy disk drive

The USB floppy disk drive accommodates 1.44-megabyte or 720-kilobyte floppy disks and connects to the USB port. It is supplied as standard with some models and as an option with others. Refer to Chapter 2, The Grand

Tour, for more information.

Connecting USB floppy disk drive

To connect the drive, plug the floppy disk drive’s USB connector into a computer’s USB port. Refer to Figure 4-3.

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.

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USB port

USB connector

Figure 4-3 Connecting the USB floppy disk drive

If you connect the USB floppy disk drive 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.

Disconnecting USB floppy disk drive

When you have finished using the USB floppy disk drive, follow the procedures below to disconnect it:

1. Wait for the indicator light to go out to make sure all floppy disk activity

has stopped.

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

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

3. Click USB floppy disk drive that you want remove.

4. Pull the USB floppy disk drive’s USB connector out of the computer’s

USB port.

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Using optical media drives

■ The optical media drive is optional.

■ The optical media drive can be used by connecting libretto DVD Dock

to this computer.

The text and illustrations in this section refer primarily to the optional media drive. However, operation is the same for all other 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-ROM, an indicator on the drive glows. For detailed information, refer to Chapter 8, libretto DVD Dock.

Use the WinDVD application to view DVD-Video discs.

When playing DVD-Video, always connect the AC adaptor to ensure maximum performance. Operation on battery power might result in skipped frames.

If you have a DVD-ROM and CD-R/RW drive, refer also to the Writing CDs

on DVD-ROM and CD-R/RW drive section for precautions on writing to

CDs. If you have a DVD Super Multi drive, refer also to the Writing CD/DVDs on

DVD Super Multi drive section for precautions on writing to CDs/DVDs.

Loading discs

To load CD/DVDs, follow the steps below and refer to figures 4-4 to 4-7.

1. When the computer’s power is on, press the eject button to open the disc tray slightly.

Eject Button

Figure 4-4 Pressing the eject button

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

Figure 4-5 Pulling the disc tray open

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

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Disc tray

Laser lens

Figure 4-6 Inserting a CD/DVD

When the disc tray 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 disc tray. After seating the CD/DVD, however, make sure it lies flat, as shown in figure 4-6.

■ Do not touch a laser lens and its circumference portion. Doing so could

cause misalignment.

■ Prevent foreign objects from entering the drive. Check the surface of

the disc tray, especially the area behind the front edge of the disc tray, to make sure there are no such objects before closing the drive.

■ Never use a cracked, deformed or repaired CD or DVD. Fragments

from a damaged CD or DVD could cause injury.

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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 disc tray to close it. Press gently until it locks into place.

■ Always keep fingers away from the sides of the tray when closing the

tray of an optical drive (CD/DVD drive, CD-RW drive, Multi-drive or equivalent drive) to avoid pinching your fingers.

■ If the CD/DVD is not seated properly when the disc tray is closed, the

CD/DVD might be damaged. Also, the disc tray might not open fully when you press the eject button.

Figure 4-7 Closing the CD/DVD disc tray

Removing discs

To remove the CD/DVD, follow the steps below and refer to figure 4-8.

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

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

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

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2. The CD/DVD extends slightly over the sides of the disc tray so you can

hold it. Hold the CD/DVD gently and lift it out.

Figure 4-8 Removing a CD/DVD

3. Push the center of the disc tray to close it. Press gently until it locks into

place.

How to remove CD/DVD when the disk tray will not open

Pressing the eject button will not open the disc tray when the computer power is off. If the power is off, you can open the disc tray 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.

Eject hole

15mm

Figure 4-9 Manual release with the eject hole

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

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Writing CDs on DVD-ROM and CD-R/RW drive

Depending on the type of drive installed, you may be able to write CDs. The DVD-ROM and CD-R/RW 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.

■ When the power of the optical media drive is off, the disc tray will not

open even if the eject button is pushed. Use the optical media drive power button to turn the power of the optical media drive on. Refer to Chapter 1, Special features.

■ Do not turn off the power of the optical media drive while the computer

is accessing the drive. If you turn off the power, you may lose data.

When writing to media using an optical drive, always connect the AC adaptor to a power plug socket. If data is written while powered by the batteries, writing may sometimes fail due to low battery power and data loss may occur.

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:

TAIYO YUDEN CO., LTD. MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION RICOH Co., Ltd. Hitachi Maxell Ltd.

CD-RW:

MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION RICOH Co., Ltd.

Multi-Speed and High-Speed CD-RW:

MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION RICOH Co., Ltd.

For the below special media, the following manufacturer is recommended:

Ultra-Speed CD-RW:

MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION

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TOSHIBA has confirmed the operation of CD-R and CD-RW media of the manufacturers above. Operation of other media cannot be guaranteed.

■ The actual number of rewrites to CD-RW is affected by the quality of the

disc and the way it is used.

■ Be sure to connect the 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 hard

disk drive access speeds. They may cause unstable operation and damage data.

■ Write from the computer's hard disk drive to the CD. Do not try to write

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

■ Writing with software other than Sonic RecordNow! 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 hard disk drive to the CD. Do not use cut-

and-paste as 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 AccuPoint, 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 monitor, i.LINK devices, optical digital devices.

■ 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 Super Multi drive

You can use the DVD Super Multi drive to write data to either CD-R/RW or DVD-R/-RW/+R/+RW/-RAM discs. The following applications for writing are preinstalled: RecordNow!, and DLA licensed by Sonic Solutions. InterVideo WinDVD Creator 2 Platinum, which is a product of InterVideo, Inc.

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

many times.

■ DVD-R discs can be written to only once. DVD-RW discs can be

rewritten many times.

■ When the power of the optical media drive is off, the disc tray will not

open even if the eject button is pushed. Use the optical media drive power button to turn the power of the optical media drive on. Refer to Chapter 1, Special features.

■ Do not turn off the power of the optical media drive while the computer

is accessing the drive. If you turn off the power, you may lose data.

Important message

Before you write or rewrite to CD-R/RW or DVD-R/-RW/+R/+RW/-RAM disc, read and follow all setup and operating instructions in this section. If you fail to do so, the DVD Super 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/+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/+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.

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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Before writing or rewriting

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

following manufacturers of CD-R/RW and DVD-R/+R/-RW/+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:

TAIYO YUDEN CO., LTD. MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION RICOH Co., Ltd. Hitachi Maxell Ltd.

CD-RW: (Multi-Speed and High-Speed)

MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION RICOH Co., Ltd.

CD-RW: (Ultra-Speed)

MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION

DVD-R:

DVD Specifications for Recordable Disc for General Version 2.0

TAIYO YUDEN CO., LTD. Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

DVD+R:

MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION RICOH Co., Ltd.

DVD-RW:

DVD Specifications for Recordable Disc for Version 1.1 or version

1.2

VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN.LIMITED MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION

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DVD+RW:

MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION RICOH Co., Ltd.

DVD-RAM:

DVD Specifications for DVD-RAM Disc for Version 2.0 or Version

2.1

Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Hitachi Maxell Ltd.

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This drive cannot use discs that allow writing faster than 8 speed (DVD-R, DVD+R), 4 speed (DVD-RW, DVD+RW), 3 speed (DVD-RAM).

■ 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, DVD-RW, DVD+RW or

DVD-RAM is affected by the quality of the disc and the way it is used.

■ There are two types of DVD-R 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 or DVD+R/+RW discs.

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

whole or in part.

■ Data deleted (erased) from a CD-RW, DVD-RW, DVD+RW and

DVD-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, DVD+R/+RW or DVD-RAM 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 might 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.

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

without DVD-RAM Driver Software.

■ 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 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.

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

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

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

disk drive access speed. They may cause unstable operation and data damage.

■ CD-RW (Ultra Speed +) media is not available. If used, data may be lost

or damaged.

■ Write from the computer's hard disk drive 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 RecordNow! and InterVideo WinDVD

Creator Platinum are not recommended.

When writing or rewriting

Please observe/consider the following when you write or rewrite to a CD-R/RW, DVD-R/-RW/-RAM or DVD+R/+RW 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 AccuPoint 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 monitor, i.LINK devices, optical digital devices.

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

■ Open the optical media drive.

■ Do not use shut down/log off and 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-ROM and CD-R/RW or DVD Super 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 hard disk drive to the DVD-RAM media.

Do not use cut-and-paste. The original data will be lost if there is a write error.

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RecordNow! Basic for TOSHIBA

Note the following limitations when you use RecordNow!:

■ DVD-Video cannot be created using RecordNow!.

■ DVD-Audio cannot be created using RecordNow!.

■ You cannot use RecordNow!'s “Audio CD for Car or Home CD Player”

function to record music to the DVD-R/-RW or DVD+R/+RW disc.

■ Do not use the “Exact Copy” function of RecordNow! to copy

DVD-Video and DVD-ROM with copyright protection.

■ DVD-RAM disc cannot be backed up with the “Exact Copy” function of

RecordNow!.

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

DVD+R/+RW using the “Exact Copy” function of RecordNow!.

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

DVD+R/+RW to CD-R/RW using the “Exact Copy” function of RecordNow!.

■ RecordNow! cannot record in packet format.

■ You might not be able to use the “Exact Copy” function of RecordNow!

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

■ If you add data to a DVD-R and 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. In Windows 2000, you will need Service Pack 2 or later to read it. Some DVD-ROM and DVD-ROM and CD-R/RW drives cannot read added data regardless of the operating system.

■ RecordNow! does not support recording to DVD-RAM discs. To record

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

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

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

■ When you back up a DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R or DVD+RW, be sure to

use the same type of disc.

■ You cannot partially delete any data written to a CD-RW, DVD-RW or

DVD+RW disc.

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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. Click the Options button ( ) on the RecordNow! Console to open the

Options panels.

2. Select the Data in the left-side menu.

3. Mark the Verify data written to the disc after burning check box in the

Data Options.

Click the OK button.

DLA for TOSHIBA

Note the following limitations when you use DLA:

■ This software supports only rewritable discs (DVD+RW, DVD-RW,

and CD-RW). It does not support DVD+R, DVD-R, and CD-R discs that are not rewritable.

■ DLA does not support formatting and writing to a DVD-RAM disc -

these functions are performed by DVD-RAM Driver Software. Even if the DLA Format menu appears when inserting a DVD-RAM disc and right-clicking the drive icon in Windows Explorer, you should use the ‘DVDForm’ command to format this disc. You can run ‘DVDForm’ by clicking the Start button on the taskbar to display the Start menu and then selecting ‘All Programs’, ‘DVD-RAM’, ‘DVD-RAM Driver’ and ‘DVDForm’ sequentially.

■ Do not use any discs that have been formatted with packet writing

software other than DLA. Similarly, do not use any discs that have been formatted with DLA with any packet writing software other than DLA. When using a disc you are not familiar with, format it by selecting “Full Format” before using it.

■ Do not use the Cut & Paste function for files and folders. A file or folder

that has been cut may be lost if writing fails due to an error on the disc.

■ When writing any setup files for an application to a disc formatted by

DLA, and attempting to start Setup from this disc, an error may occur. In this case, please copy the files to your hard disk and then run Setup from there.

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When using WinDVD Creator Platinum

You can record video back to your digital camcorder via i.LINK (IEEE1394) using WinDVD Creator Platinum. However, there is a case where its playback sound appears choppy - in this instance please follow the instructions below:

1. Click start and select the Control Panel.

2. Click the Performance and Maintenance icon in the Control Panel.

3. Click the System icon in the Performance and Maintenance window.

4. Click the Advanced tab in the System Properties window.

5. Click the Settings icon in the “Performance” section.

6. Click the Advanced tab in the Performance Options window.

7. Click the Change icon in the “virtual memory” section.

8. Select the Custom size button in the Virtual Memory window.

9. Specify much higher values for “Initial size” and “Maximum size.”

10. Click the Set button in the Virtual Memory window.

11. Click the OK button in the Virtual Memory window.

How to make a DVD-Video

Simplified steps for making a DVD-Video from video data captured from a DV-Camcorder:

1. Click [Start]-[All Programs] - [InterVideo WinDVD Creator2] - [InterVideo WinDVD Creator] to launch WinDVD Creator.

2. Click [Capture] button then capture the video data from the DVCamcorder via IEEE1394.

3. Click [Edit] button then drag the video clips from [Video Library] tab to the edit track.

4. Click [Make Movie] button in the top bar.

5. Double Click the Right arrow button icon in the center of right side.

6. Put a blank DVD-R/+R disc or an erased DVD-RW/+RW disc in the drive.

7. Click [Start] to record to the disc.

8. When recording is finished, the tray opens.

How to learn more about InterVideo WinDVD Creator

Please refer to the on-line Help for additional InterVideo WinDVD Creator information.

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Important information for use

Note the following limitations when you write to a video DVD:

1. Editing digital video

■ Log in with Administrator rights to use WinDVD Creator.

■ Make sure that your computer is running on AC power when using

WinDVD Creator.

■ Operate the computer at Full Power. Do not use power-saving

features.

■ While you are editing a DVD video, you can display previews.

However, if another application is running, the preview might not display properly.

■ WinDVD Creator cannot show video on the external monitor when in

simultaneous mode.

■ WinDVD Creator cannot edit or play copy protected content.

■ Do not change display settings while using WinDVD Creator.

■ Do not enter standby/hibernation mode while using WinDVD

Creator.

■ Do not operate WinDVD Creator immediately after turning on the

computer. Please wait until all disc drive activity has stopped.

■ When recording to a DV-Camcorder, to ensure you capture all of

your data, let the camcorder record for a few seconds before you begin recording your actual data.

■ CD recorder, JPEG functions, DVD-Audio, mini DVD and Video CD

functions are not supported in this version.

■ While recording video to DVD or tape, please close all other

programs.

■ Do not run software like a screen saver because it can put a heavy

load on the CPU.

■ Do not run communication applications like a modem or a LAN.

2. Before recording the video to DVD

■ When you record to DVD media, please use only discs

recommended by the drive manufacturer.

■ Do not set the working drive to a slow device like a USB 1.1 hard

disk drive or it will fail to write the DVD.

■ Do not perform any of the following actions:

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

mouse or AccuPoint or closing/opening the LCD panel.

■ Bump or cause vibration to the computer.

■ Use the Mode control button and Audio/Video control button to

reproduce music or voice.

■ Open the optical media drive.

■ Install, remove or connect external devices, including the

following: PC card, SD card, USB devices, external monitor, i.LINK devices, optical digital devices.

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■ Please verify your disc after recording important data.

■ DVD-R/+R/-RW discs cannot be written in VR format.

■ WinDVD Creator cannot export to DVD-Audio, VideoCD or miniDVD

format.

■ WinDVD Creator can write DVD-RAM/+RW in VR format, but the

disc may only play on your computer.

■ When writing to a DVD disc, WinDVD Creator requires 2GB or more

of disk space for every one hour of video.

■ When you make a fully recorded DVD, the chapter sequence may

not play correctly.

3. About Disc Manager

■ WinDVD Creator can edit one play list on a disc.

■ WinDVD Creator might show a different thumbnail than you

previously set in CE (Consumer Electronics) DVD-RAM recorder.

■ Using the Disc Manager, you can edit DVD-VR format on

DVD-RAM, DVD+VR format on DVD+RW, and DVD-Video format on DVD-RW.

4. About recorded DVDs

■ Some DVD-ROM drives for personal computers or other DVD

players may not be able to read DVD-R/+R/-RW/+RW/-RAM discs.

■ When playing your recorded disc on your computer, please use the

WinDVD software application.

■ If you use an over-used rewritable disc, the full formatting might be

locked. Please use a brand new disc.

Media care

This section provides tips on protecting data stored on your CD/DVDs and floppy disks.

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. 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.

3. 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.

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4. Take proper care of your CD/DVDs to avoid data loss or damage to the

disc or to the optical drive.

■ Never bend a CD/DVD.

■ Never damage the surface of a CD/DVD.

■ Never place the CD/DVD in direct sunlight.

■ Never expose the CD/DVD to extreme heat or cold.

■ Never place a heavy object on a CD/DVD.

■ Never write on, or otherwise mar, the read surface of a CD/DVD.

Floppy disks

1. Store your floppy disks in the container they came in to protect them

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

2. Never open the shutter or touch the magnetic surface of your floppy

disk. You could permanently damage it and lose data.

3. Always handle floppy disks with care, to prevent the loss of stored data.

Always apply the floppy disk label in the correct location. Never apply a new label on top of an existing one. The label could come loose and damage the floppy drive.

4. Never use a pencil for writing on a floppy disk label. Pencil lead dust

could cause a system malfunction. Always use a felt-tipped pen. When writing a title on a label, first write on the label, then apply the label to the floppy disk.

5. Never put a floppy disk in a location where water or other liquid may

contact it or where it is excessively damp. It could cause data loss. Never use a wet or damp floppy disk. It could damage the floppy disk drive or other devices.

6. Data may be lost if the floppy disk is twisted; bent; or exposed to direct

sunlight, extreme heat or cold.

7. Do not place heavy objects on your floppy disks.

8. Do not eat, smoke, or use erasers near your floppy disks. Foreign

particles inside the floppy disk’s jacket can damage the magnetic surface.

9. Magnetic energy can destroy the data on your floppy disks. Keep your

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

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Sound System

Using the microphone

A microphone connected to the external microphone jack can be used to record monaural sounds into your applications. It can also be used to issue voice commands to applications that support such functions.

Using a microphone and speaker, “howling” may be heard under certain conditions. Howling 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 howling occurs repeatedly and causes a very 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 of your speaker or through the Mute function.

To adjust the volume or activate Mute, click start, point to All Programs, point to Accessories, point to Entertainment and click Volume control. In the Master volume panel, you can use the slide bars to adjust the volume level or click Mute at the bottom of the panel.

SoundMAX control panel

The SoundMAX control panel lets you control additional functions for the Microphone Enhancement and Audio Power Management. To launch the SoundMAX Control Panel, follow the steps below.

1. Click start and click Control Panel.

2. If you are viewing the Control Panel in Category View, click on Switch to Classic View.

3. Double-click the SoundMAX icon.

The Microphone Setup allows you to optimize the microphone input settings for your particular configuration. Choose Standard Microphone if you have an ordinary desktop microphone. Choose Headset if you have a wearable microphone that is positioned directly in front of your mouth.

You can launch the Setup Wizard from the Control Panel to help you to automatically set proper microphone input volumes and ensure that your voice input(s) are working correctly. As you speak into the microphone, the Sound Meter indicates the audio signal that your PC is receiving.

The Noise Reduction enhancement helps to eliminate ambient noise from the voice input signal to provide a clean and clear signal to applications. This feature can be used with any microphone.

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

1. Click the Power Management tab.

2. Select the Normal Power Savings in the Power Mode pull-down list.

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Virtual Sound

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If No Power Savings is selected, the audio controller always runs.

If you require a more effective setting for the power management system, you can select another mode such as High Power Savings. To select this mode, follow the steps below.

1. Click the Power Management tab.

2. Select High Power Savings in the Power Mode pull-down list.

3. Input a time in Power Save Delay (Seconds).

If the High Power Saving option is selected, you will need to play an audio file once before you use a microphone or play an audio CD.

TOSHIBA Virtual Sound works as an audio filter using SRS WOW XT and SRS TruSurround XT functions provided by SRS Labs, Inc. in United States. The audio filter enables you to enjoy better quality sound and music on your computer. For more information on using the TOSHIBA Virtual Sound, refer to its help.

This section describes how to connect and disconnect the internal modem to and from a telephone jack.

■ Connection to any communication line other than an analog phone line

could cause a PC system failure.

■ Connect the built-in modem only to ordinary analog phone lines.

■ Never connect the built-in modem to a digital line (ISDN).

■ Never connect the built-in modem to the digital connector on a

public telephone or to a digital private branch exchange (PBX).

■ Never connect the built-in modem to a key telephone system for

residences or offices.

■ Never operate your PC on AC power during a thunderstorm. If you see

lightning or hear thunder, immediately turn off the PC. An electric surge caused by the storm, may result in a system failure, loss of data or hardware damage.

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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.

The built-in modem can be used only in specified countries and regions. Using the modem in an area not specified for use may cause a system failure. Check the specified areas carefully before using it.

To select a region, follow the steps below.

1. Click start, point to All Programs, point to TOSHIBA, point to

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

4. Select a region from the region menu or a telephony location from the

Networking and click Modem Region Select.

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.

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.

Properties menu

Click the icon with the secondary mouse button to display properties menu on the screen.

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.

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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.

Attaching the ferrite core to the modular cable

The ferrite core that attaches to the modular cable bundled with this product is explained here. When connecting the modular cable, attaching the bundled ferrite core to the modular cable will help to reduce noise. To attach the ferrite core, follow the steps below.

1. Free the lock and the ferrite core is opened.

Operating Basics

Lock

Figure 4-10 Opening the ferrite core

2. Adjust the modular cable so that it falls in the center dimple of the ferrite

core. Please ensure that the connector of modular cable and the ferrite core are placed around 30mm apart.

Ferrite core

Figure 4-11 Opening the ferrite core

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Operating Basics

3. Wind the modular cable around the ferrite core as in the diagram shown below. Wind the modular cable loosely one full round around the ferrite core. Please do not forcibly pull the modular cable when winding.

Modular cable

Figure 4-12 Furling the modular cable

4. Please ensure that the ferrite core is closed properly without the cable or connector stuck in between. Please close properly until the core is locked with a clicking sound.

Ferrite core

Figure 4-13 Furling the modular cable

5. Insert the modular cable connector (near to where the ferrite core is attached) to the modem jack of the computer. Ensure that the connector clicks and is inserted properly. Please do not mistake the modular jack with the LAN connector as their shapes are similar. As a wrong insertion of the modular cable into the LAN connector can result in product failure, please ensure that the correct jack is used before inserting.

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Toshiba U100 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Table of Contents

General Precautions

Preface

Manual contents

Conventions

Equipment checklist

Features

Special features

Utilities

Options

Front with the display closed

Left side

Right side

Back side

Underside

Front with the display open

System indicators

USB floppy disk drive

Optical media drives

AC adaptor

Setting up your work space

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 your preinstalled software

TOSHIBA Pointing Device

Using the Fingerprint Sensor

Using the USB floppy disk drive

Using optical media drives

Writing CDs on DVD-ROM and CD-R/RW drive

Writing CD/DVDs on DVD Super Multi drive

Media care

Sound System

Modem