Toshiba Portege M400-144, User Manual

Page 1: ...Choose freedom computers toshiba europe com Choose freedom computers toshiba europe com PORTÉGÉ M400 PMR300132EN0 PMR300132EN0 User s Manual ...

Page 2: ... this manual Disclaimer This manual has been validated and reviewed for accuracy The instructions and descriptions it contains are accurate for the TOSHIBA PORTÉGÉ M400 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 o...

Page 3: ...ables not manufactured distributed by TOSHIBA are connected or implemented To avoid EMC problems in general the following advice should be observed Only CE marked accessories should be connected implemented Only best shielded cables should be connected Working environment This product was designed to fulfill the EMC Electromagnetic Compatibility requirements for residential commercial and light in...

Page 4: ...roval does not of itself give an unconditional assurance of successful operation on every PSTN network termination point In the event of problems you should contact your equipment supplier in the first instance Network Compatibility Statement This product is designed to work with and is compatible with the following networks It has been tested to and found to conform with the additional requiremen...

Page 5: ...drive with the above label is certified by the manufacturer that the drive complies with the requirement for laser product on the date of manufacturing pursuant to article 21 of Code of Federal Regulations by the United States of America Department of Health Human Services Food and Drug Administration In other countries the drive is certified to comply with the requirement pursuant to IEC 825 and ...

Page 6: ...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 ...

Page 7: ... Setup program and TPM 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 Chapter 10 Legal Footnotes provides Legal Footnotes information related to your computer The Appendixes provide technical informat...

Page 8: ...s by the key top symbols separated by a plus sign For example Ctrl C means you must hold down Ctrl and at the same time press C If three keys are used hold down the first two and at the same time press the third Display ABC 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 S...

Page 9: ...wn 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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Page 11: ...d 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 you...

Page 12: ...rd 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 phones Use of mobile phones can interfere with the audio system Computer operation is not impaired but it is recommended that a distance of 30 cm be maintained between...

Page 13: ...erside 2 6 Front with the display open 2 8 System indicators 2 11 Keyboard indicators 2 12 USB floppy disk drive optional 2 13 Optical media drives 2 14 AC adaptor 2 16 Chapter 3 Getting Started Setting up your work space 3 1 Operating the computer in Tablet mode 3 6 Connecting the AC adaptor 3 7 Opening the display 3 10 Turning on the power 3 10 Starting up for the first time 3 11 Turning off the...

Page 14: ...Multi drive 4 29 Media care 4 38 Sound System 4 39 Modem 4 41 Wireless communications 4 44 LAN 4 48 Cleaning the computer 4 49 Moving the computer 4 50 Using the Hard Disk Drive HDD Protection 4 51 Heat dispersal 4 53 Chapter 5 The Keyboard Typewriter keys 5 1 Function keys F1 F12 5 2 Soft keys Fn key combinations 5 2 Hot keys 5 3 Windows special keys 5 7 Keypad overlay 5 7 Generating ASCII charac...

Page 15: ... PC Pen 8 20 Reserve Pen 8 20 External monitor 8 21 i LINK IEEE1394 8 21 TOSHIBA Express Port Replicator 8 23 Security lock 8 24 Chapter 9 Troubleshooting Problem solving process 9 1 Hardware and system checklist 9 3 TOSHIBA support 9 20 Chapter 10 Legal Footnotes CPU 1 10 1 Memory Main System 2 10 2 Battery Life 3 10 2 HDD Drive Capacity 4 10 2 LCD 5 10 3 Graphics Processor Unit GPU 6 10 3 Wirele...

Page 16: ...anual Setup D 2 Starting Modifying and Ending the BIOS Setup Program D 4 Appendix E Bluetooth wireless technology Interoperability Bluetooth wireless technology and your Health E 3 Regulatory statements E 3 Appendix F AC Power Cord and Connectors Certification agencies F 1 Appendix G TOSHIBA Anti theft Protection Timer Appendix H If your computer is stolen Glossary Index ...

Page 17: ...PORTÉGÉ M400 Portable Personal Computer AC adaptor and power cord 2 pin plug or 3 pin plug Tablet PC Pen Reserve Pen Provided with some models Some of the features described in this manual may not function properly if you use an operating system that was not preinstalled by TOSHIBA The Tablet PC Pen is included in the accessory tray of the product when purchased together with spare pen tips and a ...

Page 18: ...oming Utility TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool TOSHIBA Controls TOSHIBA Mic Effect TOSHIBA Password Utility TOSHIBA Rotation Utility TOSHIBA Accelerometer Utilities TOSHIBA Tablet Access Code Logon Utility Fingerprint utility TOSHIBA Wireless Key Logon Online manual Product Recovery DVD ROM Documentation PORTÉGÉ M400 Portable Personal Computer User s Manual PORTÉGÉ M400 Quickstart Microsoft Windows XP T...

Page 19: ...ed on three separate technologies of Intel Core Duo processor Intel PRO Wireless Network Connection and Mobile Intel 945 Express Chipset Family In addition some models in the range are equipped with Intel Centrino Mobile Technology which is based on three separate technologies of Intel Core Solo processor Intel PRO Wireless Network Connection and Mobile Intel 945 Express Chipset Family Legal Footn...

Page 20: ... 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 Hard disk drive Available in five sizes 40 0 billio...

Page 21: ... CD RW 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 DVD Super Multi drive 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 m...

Page 22: ... drive supports the following formats in addition to the DVD Super Multi drive DVD R DL DVD R DL Built in 12 1 TFT LCD screen 16 million colors with one of the following resolutions XGA 1024 horizontal 768 vertical pixels SXGA 1400 horizontal 1050 vertical pixels Legal Footnote LCD 5 For more information on the Legal Footnote regarding LCD please refer to the Legal Footnotes section in Chapter 10 ...

Page 23: ...is port enables connection of an optional TOSHIBA Express Port Replicator described in the Options section i LINK IEEE 1394 This port enables high speed data transfer directly from external devices such as digital video cameras PC card The PC card slot accommodates a Type II card Bridge media This slot lets you insert SD card Memory Stick Pro xD picture card and SDIO card devices Refer to Chapter ...

Page 24: ...uetooth 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 Wireless LAN Some computers in this series are equipped with a Wireless LAN card that is compatible with other LAN systems based on Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum Orthogonal Frequency Division Multi...

Page 25: ... please refer to the Legal Footnotes section in Chapter 10 Wireless communication switch This switch turns the Wireless LAN and Bluetooth functions on and off Ultra Slim Bay Modules The Ultra Slim Bay is a single drive bay that accommodates either a DVD ROM CD R RW drive DVD Super Multi drive or a secondary hard disk drive The TOSHIBA Mobile Extension utility enables the hot insertion of these mod...

Page 26: ...Image 1024 768 Hot keys Hot keys are specific key combinations that let you quickly change the system configuration directly from the keyboard without running a system program Display automatic power off This feature automatically cuts off power to the computer s LCD display panel when there is no keyboard input for a specified time Power is restored when any key is pressed You can specify the tim...

Page 27: ...OSHIBA 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 o...

Page 28: ...mage that could be caused by head to disk contact Refer to the Using the Hard Disk Drive HDD Protection section in Chapter 4 Operating Basics for details 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 so that whe...

Page 29: ...768 and the TOSHIBA Assist button default setting is to launch the TOSHIBA Assist application 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 ...

Page 30: ...tion 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 models equipped with a DVD ROM CD R RW drive or a DVD Super Multi drive TOSHIBA Assist TOSHIBA Assist is a graphical user interface that provides e...

Page 31: ...s when multiple hard drives are installed To start the utility click start point to All Programs point to TOSHIBA point to RAID and click RAID Console TOSHIBA Password Utility This utility lets you set a password that restricts access to the computer TOSHIBA Accessibility 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...

Page 32: ...g it You can start TOSHIBA Accelerometer Utilities by clicking start click All Programs click TOSHIBA click Tablet PC and Setup for TOSHIBA Accelerometer Utilities TOSHIBA Tablet Access Code Logon Utility If a Windows password has been set you can logon to the operating system by entering a handwriting signature into the dialog box using the Tablet PC Pen when prompted TOSHIBA Rotation Utility Thi...

Page 33: ...ll not have to carry the adaptor with you Battery Pack An additional battery pack can be purchased from your TOSHIBA dealer Use it as a spare or replacement Slice Expansion Battery This battery pack increases your computer s operating time when a main battery pack is also installed It is connectable to the Docking Port of the computer Battery Charger The battery charger lets you charge extra batte...

Page 34: ...r Bluetooth USB Adaptor When connected to one of the computer s USB ports the Bluetooth USB adaptor allows wireless communications to be carried out with Bluetooth compatible equipment You can buy this adaptor from your TOSHIBA dealer Wireless Optical Mouse with Bluetooth Technology The Bluetooth Wireless Mouse is an optical mouse that is compatible with the Bluetooth wireless standard You can buy...

Page 35: ...in Chapter 8 Optional Devices Ultra Slim Bay DVD ROM CD R RW Drive Kit Refer to the Features section for details Ultra Slim Bay DVD Super Multi Double Layer Drive Kit Refer to the Features section for details Hard Disk Drive Kit Serial ATA You can increase your computer s data storage capacity with either an additional 80 0 billion bytes 74 53 GB or 100 0 billion bytes 93 16 GB hard disk drive ins...

Page 36: ... applicable Icons 8 For more information on the Legal Footnote regarding Non applicable Icons please refer to the Legal Footnotes section in Chapter 10 Click the 8 Display latch System indicators Wireless communication switch Volume control Microphone jack Headphone jack Microphones System indicators These LEDs let you monitor the status of various computer functions Details are given in the Syste...

Page 37: ...us 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 Microphones The built in microphones let you record sound into your applications Refer to the Sound System section in Chapter 4 Operating Basics Microphone jack A 3 5 ...

Page 38: ... object to deter theft Universal Serial Bus USB 2 0 ports Two Universal Serial Bus ports are on the left side The ports comply with the USB 2 0 standard Keep foreign metal objects such as screws staples and paper clips out of the USB connectors Foreign metal objects can create a short circuit which can cause damage and fire possibly resulting in serious injury Operation of all functions of all USB...

Page 39: ...display screen Refer to the Using the Tablet PC Pen and Reserve Pen section in Chapter 4 Operating Basics Bridge media slot This slot lets you insert an SD card Memory Stick Pro xD picture card or SDIO card device Refer to Chapter 8 Optional Devices Keep foreign metal objects such as screws staples and paper clips out of the Bridge Media Slot Foreign metal objects can create a short circuit which ...

Page 40: ...onnect an external video display Modem jack The modem jack lets you use a modular cable to connect the modem directly to a telephone line 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 di...

Page 41: ...s 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 Link indicator green This indicator glows green when the computer is connected to a LAN and the LAN is functioning properly LAN active indicator orange This indicato...

Page 42: ...Pen and Reserve Pen section in Chapter 4 Operating Basics Hard Disk Drive Cover Screws Two screws secure the hard disk drive cover Hard disk drive This area contains the hard disk drive pack which can be removed and reinstalled if required For more information on how to remove or reinstall the HDD Kit Serial ATA refer to the section in Chapter 8 Optional Devices Battery pack The battery pack power...

Page 43: ...This port enables connection of an optional TOSHIBA Express Port Replicator and a Slice Expansion Battery described in Chapter 8 Optional Devices Keep foreign objects out of the docking port A pin or similar object can damage the computer s circuitry A plastic shutter protects the connector Display screen Touch Pad control buttons Touch Pad TOSHIBA Presentation button TOSHIBA Assist button Power b...

Page 44: ...4 Operating Basics Touch Pad control buttons Control buttons below the Touch Pad let you select menu items or manipulate text and graphics designated by the on screen pointer Power button Slide the power button to turn the computer s power on and off Cross Function button This button functions the same as the Enter key when tapped or shows the menu screen when pressed for more than a second ESC Ro...

Page 45: ...d 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 Security and Single Sign on feature Authentication of the User Password and Hard Disk Drive Password when booting up the computer LCD Sensor switch This switch senses when the...

Page 46: ...f while the computer shuts down Battery The Battery indicator shows the condition of the battery s charge Green indicates full charge orange indicates battery charging and flashing orange indicates a low battery charge Refer to Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes Secondary battery The Secondary battery indicator shows the condition of the charge of a Slice Expansion Battery Green means fully charge...

Page 47: ...l caps mode Caps Lock indicator Keypad overlay indicators Caps Lock indicator Caps Lock This indicator glows green when the alphabet keys are locked in uppercase Numeric mode indicator Arrow mode indicator Arrow mode When the Arrow mode indicator lights green you can use the keypad overlay gray labeled keys as cursor keys Refer to the Keypad overlay section in Chapter 5 The Keyboard Numeric mode Y...

Page 48: ...sk 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 Eject button Floppy disk slot Disk In Use Indicator USB connector 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 ...

Page 49: ...play properly Writable discs This section describes the types of writable CD DVD discs Check the specifications of your drive to see the types of discs it can write Use RecordNow to write compact discs Refer to Chapter 4 Operating Basics CDs CD R discs can be written only once The recorded data cannot be erased or changed CD RW discs including multi speed CD RW discs high speed CD RW discs and ult...

Page 50: ...ingle multi session CD ROM XA Mode 2 Form1 Form2 DVD Video CD Text CD ROM Mode 1 Mode 2 Enhanced CD CD EXTRA Addressing Method 2 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 The read speed is slower at the center of a disc and faster at the o...

Page 51: ...ts 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 The AC adaptor 2 pin plug 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 8 speed maximum DVD R DL write 2 speed m...

Page 52: ...s 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 o...

Page 53: ...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 postu...

Page 54: ... 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 ...

Page 55: ... 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 di...

Page 56: ...y 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 Lighti...

Page 57: ...e 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 Conti...

Page 58: ...mode follow the instructions below Operating the computer in tablet mode Hold the computer firmly on your forearm Do not block the vent Remove the AC adaptor from the computer when using it in tablet mode held in your forearm Do not use the computer while walking or driving a car Change to laptop mode and turn off the computer before carrying it Do not carry the computer with power on or in stand ...

Page 59: ...en you use it near the edges of the display panel The position of the pen may not be recognized if you move the Tablet PC Pen too fast towards the outer edge Please be sure to slide the Tablet PC Pen slowly in areas near the edges of the screen Use the Tablet PC Pen in the areas enclosed by the dotted line as shown in the following figure Use area of a Tablet PC Pen Connecting the AC adaptor Attac...

Page 60: ...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 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 an...

Page 61: ...put plug to the DC IN 15V jack on the back of the computer 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 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 ...

Page 62: ...cribes how to turn on the power The Power button LED indicates the status Refer to the Power indicators section in Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes 1 Open the computer s LCD display panel Use reasonable care when opening and closing the LCD display panel Opening it vigorously or slamming it shut could damage the computer Display latch LCD display panel After you turn on the power for the first t...

Page 63: ...ter will boot to the operating system s main screen 1 If you have entered data save it to the hard disk or to a storage media 2 Make sure all disk disc activity has stopped then remove the CD DVDs or floppy disk 3 Click start then click Turn Off Computer From the Turn Off Computer menu select Turn Off Power button Be sure to read the Windows End User License Agreement display carefully Make sure t...

Page 64: ... the TOSHIBA Power Saver utility To restore operation from Standby Mode slide the power button or press any key The latter action only works on the internal keyboard if the Wake up on Keyboard option 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 ...

Page 65: ...de 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 Mode feature does not save the status of any peripheral devices Benefits of Hibernation Mode The Hibernation Mode feature provides the following benefits Saves data to the hard disk when the computer automatically shuts down...

Page 66: ...wer Options Properties select the Enable hibernation check box and click the Apply button 4 Open TOSHIBA Power Saver 5 Select the Advanced tab 6 Enable the desired Hibernation settings for When I slide the power button and When I close the lid 7 Click the OK button Data save in Hibernation Mode When you turn off the power in Hibernation Mode the computer takes a moment to save current memory data ...

Page 67: ... 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 4 Follow the on screen instructions Restoring TOSHIBA utilities and drivers If Windows is working properly individual drivers or applications can be separately restored...

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Page 69: ...your fingertip across it in the direction you want the on screen pointer to go Touch Pad and Touch Pad control buttons Two buttons below the Touch Pad 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 T...

Page 70: ... Touch Pad 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 Touch Pad after the second tap and move the material Eraser button You can use this button as an eraser when using a graphics software application Text based software applications enable you to select and delete...

Page 71: ...conds Avoid water entering the Tablet PC Pen or condensation forming within it as either condition will cause a malfunction Do not disassemble the Tablet PC Pen It causes maladjustment or short life Do not stain the Tablet PC Pen with cosmetics or chemicals as this will cause a deterioration in appearance Use a glass wiping cloth or dry cloth to clean the Tablet PC Pen Do not use volatile liquids ...

Page 72: ...ton and install it to the computer as follows 1 The Tablet PC Pen and the Reserve Pen are different in shape Inserting the Tablet PC Pen Pen actions You can use the Tablet PC Pen to enter data start programs move objects and execute other actions Single tap Lightly tap the tip of the Tablet PC Pen on an object and lift it immediately to execute an action A single tap is similar to clicking the lef...

Page 73: ...C Pen drag it across the screen Lift the Tablet PC Pen to drop the object to a new location Replacing the pen tip 1 To replace the pen tip pinch the tip with a draw out tool and pull it out Replacing the pen tip 2 Insert a new tip into the Tablet PC Pen flat end first and press it to seat it securely Draw out tool Pen tip A short and worn pen point is difficult to pull out Replace the pen point wi...

Page 74: ...d turn the computer upside down 5 Slide and then lift out the Reserve Pen case Removing the Reserve Pen case Inserting the Reserve Pen case To insert the Reserve Pen case follow the steps below 1 Insert the Reserve Pen case into the Reserve Pen case slot on the computer and slide it until it locks Inserting the Reserve Pen case Push lightly at the point shown by the arrow using an object with a th...

Page 75: ...n from the Reserve Pen case 1 Lift the Reserve Pen up from the Reserve Pen case by its end Removing the Reserve Pen from the Reserve Pen case Storing the Reserve Pen in the Reserve Pen case 1 Insert the tip of the Reserve Pen into the Reserve Pen case holder and press down Storing the Reserve Pen in the Reserve Pen case Reserve Pen case Reserve Pen Reserve Pen case Reserve Pen Reserve Pen case hol...

Page 76: ...g the panel at its lower part The LCD display panel is designed not to rotate more than 180 degrees Rotating the LCD display panel more than 180 degrees with an excessive force will damage the panel and the computer To change from Laptop Mode to Tablet Mode you must rotate the display panel 180 degrees clockwise Tablet mode icon Turn the LCD display panel to the direction indicated by the Tablet m...

Page 77: ...Turn the display latch 180 degrees to its down position 4 Close the LCD display panel slowly with display surface facing upwards Changing to the Tablet mode 3 5 Insert the display latch in the slit Do not apply excessive rotating force to the LCD display panel It causes damage of the LCD display panel Display latch ...

Page 78: ...softly Changing to the Tablet mode 4 Changing the screen orientation The orientation of the computer screen can be changed to one of the following four display modes Four display modes Display latch Slit Secondary portrait Primary portrait Secondary landscape Primary landscape ...

Page 79: ...y landscape 3D game software 3D screen saver Playback of a motion picture as would be the case using DVD Video playback on the computer connected to an external DVD ROM Drive The screen cannot automatically rotate in the following cases You should first quit the running application and then rotate the screen Running of an application that changes the screen resolution dynamically such as a game th...

Page 80: ...Utilities You can set the orientation of the desktop screen just after rotating the display from Start All Programs TOSHIBA Tablet PC TOSHIBA Rotation Utility When you shake the computer Do not shake the computer too strongly as this may cause the computer to be dropped or hit those people or items around you Avoid using the computer in crowded places e g in commuter trains or in busy streets This...

Page 81: ...s 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...

Page 82: ...ity 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 fin...

Page 83: ...move 6 Check whether all fingerprint data was deleted on the fingerprint Storage inspector screen 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 To...

Page 84: ...PasswordBank function in the fingerprint utility provided in this computer can only be used with IE Internet Explorer Set Up Procedure Please use the following procedure when first using fingerprint authentication Fingerprint Registration Enroll the required authentication data using the User Enrollment Wizard 1 Click start point to All Programs point to Protector Suite QL and click User Enrollmen...

Page 85: ... If any of the previously enrolled fingerprints is selected again the latest information will be enrolled and previous information over written 8 The Advanced Security screen is displayed Select whether to enable the security function and click Next 9 The Finalization screen is displayed Click Finish This completes the fingerprint registration process Window Logon via Fingerprint Authentication In...

Page 86: ...It is recommended that the keyboard cursor keys movement and enter key selection or the directional pad be used when selecting an Item from the Menu in laptop or landscape modes 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 Wi...

Page 87: ... Feature It is necessary to first enroll your fingerprint with the Protector Suite QL application prior to enabling and configuring the How to Enable Fingerprint Single Sign on Feature Check that the fingerprint is enrolled before configuring the settings See Manual for Fingerprint Registration Enrollment instructions 1 Swipe your finger across the Fingerprint Sensor 2 MENU appears in the lower ri...

Page 88: ... Tour for more information It is supplied as standard with some models and as an option with others Connecting the USB floppy disk drive To connect the drive plug the floppy disk drive s USB connector into a computer s USB port 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 swi...

Page 89: ...es in the Ultra Slim Bay The illustrations show replacement of the optical media drive with the Ultra Slim Bay Hard Disk Drive adaptor Therefore the text refers to those modules However the procedures are the same for any of the modules DVD ROM CD R RW drive DVD Super Multi drive and Hard Disk Drive adaptor USB connector USB port If you connect the USB floppy disk drive after turning on the comput...

Page 90: ...t out Removing the optical media drive The TOSHIBA Mobile Extension is preinstalled to support hot swapping under Windows Refer to Chapter 1 Introduction for information on using this utility to change modules while the computer s power is on Wait for all disk indicators to go out before you turn over the computer Lay the computer down gently as shock can damage the hard disk drive or other compon...

Page 91: ...D 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 and the Ultra Slim Bay indicator glows If you have a DVD ROM CD R RW drive refer also to the Writing CDs on DVD ROM CD R RW drive section for precautions on writing t...

Page 92: ... CD DVDs follow the steps below 1 When the computer s power is on press the eject button to open the disc tray slightly Pressing the eject button 2 Grasp the disc tray gently and pull until it is fully opened Pulling the disc tray open Eject button Disc tray ...

Page 93: ...s 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 Do not touch the laser lens or any portion of its surrounding casing as this could cause misalignment Prevent foreign objects from entering the drive ...

Page 94: ...close it Press gently until it locks into place 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 Do not press the eject button while the computer is accessing the media drive Wait for the Ultra Slim Bay indicator to go out before you open the disc tray Also if the CD DVD is spinning...

Page 95: ...his section to ensure the best performance for writing CDs For information on loading and unloading CDs refer to the Using optical media drives section Eject hole Diameter 1 0mm 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 Refer to the Writable discs Chapter 2 for the details about the t...

Page 96: ...s 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 ...

Page 97: ...r 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 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 a...

Page 98: ... 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 Before writing or rewriting Based...

Page 99: ... discs Data written to a CD R DVD R DVD R disc cannot be deleted either in whole or in part DVD R DL Double Layer supported model only MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION DVD R MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION RICOH Co Ltd DVD R DL Double Layer supported model only MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION DVD RW DVD Specifications for Recordable Disc for Version 1 1 or version 1 2 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN LIMITE...

Page 100: ...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 full power mode Do not use power sav...

Page 101: ...nto standby hibernation Writing is completed if you can open the DVD ROM 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 opt...

Page 102: ...ata regardless of the operating system RecordNow does not support recording to DVD RAM discs To record to a DVD RAM disc use Explorer or a similar 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 R...

Page 103: ...te 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 When using WinDVD Creator Platinum You can record vi...

Page 104: ...ng 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...

Page 105: ...nal monitor i LINK devices optical digital devices 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 ever...

Page 106: ... similar cleaner 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...

Page 107: ...tainment and click Volume Control To launch Recording Control click Options point to Properties choose Recording and click OK To view details of the Volume Control click Help on the Volume Control Microphone level The change the microphone gain follow the steps below 1 Click start point to All Programs point to Accessories point to Entertainment and click Volume Control 2 Click Options and point t...

Page 108: ...hic equalizer Adjust the equalizer settings to enhance sound quality TOSHIBA Mic Effect TOSHIBA Mic Effect provides you with a hands free environment for holding mutual communication via the Internet Protocol or Local Area Network If you wish to communicate with someone on your computer you can use a messenger application However with such an application you would hear your own voice returning to ...

Page 109: ...en you select a telephony location the corresponding region is automatically selected and it becomes the modem s current region setting 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 digi...

Page 110: ...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 Connecting To conn...

Page 111: ...e 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 Modular cable Modem jack Telephone jack Do not ...

Page 112: ...adio technology that complies with the IEEE802 11 Wireless LAN standard Revision A B or G Theoretical maximum speed 54Mbps IEEE802 11a 802 11g Theoretical maximum speed 11Mbps IEEE802 11b Frequency Channel Selection Revision A 5 GHz Revision B G 2 4 GHz Roaming over multiple channels Card Power Management Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP data encryption based on the 128 bit encryption algorithm Wi Fi ...

Page 113: ...ver operate in the 2 4 GHz band which is license free and compatible with radio systems in most countries in the world Radio links You can easily establish links between two or more devices The link is maintained even if the devices are not within line of sight Security Two advanced security mechanisms ensure a high level of security Authentication prevents access to critical data and makes it imp...

Page 114: ...Fax application software There is some fax application software that you cannot use on this Bluetooth Stack 3 Multi User On Windows XP the use of Bluetooth is not supported in a multi user environment This means that when you use Bluetooth other users logged onto the same computer will not be able to use its Bluetooth functionality Product Support The latest information regarding Operating System ...

Page 115: ...reas subject to radio interference or magnetic fields Interference from a microwave oven or other source can disrupt WiFi or Bluetooth operation 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 instructi...

Page 116: ...ble To connect the LAN cable follow the steps below Do not install or remove an optional memory module while Wake up on LAN is enabled The Wake up on LAN function consumes power even when the system is off Leave the AC adaptor connected while using this feature The computer must be configured properly before connecting to a LAN Logging onto a LAN using the computer s default settings could cause a...

Page 117: ...ion keep the computer free of dust and use care with liquids around the computer Be careful not to spill liquids into the computer If the computer does get wet turn the power off immediately and let the computer dry completely before you turn it on again Clean the computer using a slightly damp with water cloth You can use glass cleaner on the LCD display screen Spray a small amount of cleaner on ...

Page 118: ...mputer Close the LCD display panel Do not pick up the computer by its display panel Before carrying your computer shut down the computer disconnect the power cable and wait until the PC cools down Failure to follow this instruction could result in minor injury Always turn off the power when you move the computer If the power button has a lock set it to the lock position Also be careful not to subj...

Page 119: ...en vibration is detected the following message is displayed and the icon in the notification area of the taskbar is changed to the protection state This message is displayed until the OK button is pressed or 30 seconds pass When vibration subsides the icon returns to the normal state HDD Protection Message Taskbar Icon This function does not guarantee that the hard disk drive will not be damaged T...

Page 120: ...FF 1 2 and 3 in ascending order Level 3 is recommended for better protection of the computer However when the computer is used in a mobile environment or in other unstable conditions setting the detection level to 3 could result in frequent execution of HDD Protection which will slow hard drive reading and writing Set a lower detection level when the speed of hard drive reading and writing is a pr...

Page 121: ...ed is lowered You can select whether to control the CPU temperature by turning on the fan first then if necessary lowering the CPU speed Or by lowering the CPU speed first then if necessary turning on the fan Use the Cooling Method item of the Basic Setup tab in TOSHIBA Power Saver When the CPU temperature falls to a normal range the fan is turned off and the CPU operation returns to standard spee...

Page 122: ...rs punctuation marks and special symbols that appear on the screen There are some differences however between using a typewriter and using a computer keyboard Letters and numbers produced in computer text vary in width Spaces which are created by a space character may also vary depending on line justification and other factors The lowercase l el and the number 1 one are not interchangeable on comp...

Page 123: ...ced keyboard layout The keyboard is designed to provide all the features of the 101 key enhanced keyboard The 101 102 key enhanced keyboard has a numeric keypad and scroll lock key It also has additional Enter and Ctrl keys to the right of the main keyboard Since the keyboard is smaller and has fewer keys some of the enhanced keyboard functions must be simulated using two keys instead of one on th...

Page 124: ...n default for both settings is off Press Fn F12 ScrLock to lock the cursor on a specific line The power on default is off Press Fn Enter to simulate Enter on the enhanced keyboard s numeric keypad Press Fn Ctrl to simulate the enhanced keyboard s right Ctrl key Hot keys Hot keys Fn a function or Esc key let you enable or disable certain features of the computer Sound mute Pressing Fn Esc in a Wind...

Page 125: ...ting into effect You can also change this setting through the Profile options in TOSHIBA Power Saver Standby When you press Fn F3 the computer enters Standby Mode Before entering Standby a dialog box appears asking for your confirmation This dialog box will not be displayed in the future if you click the check box Hibernation When you press Fn F4 the computer enters Hibernation Mode Before enterin...

Page 126: ...in TOSHIBA Power Saver Wireless setting If your computer has both Bluetooth and Wireless LAN functions you can press Fn F8 to select which type of wireless communication you want to use When you press these hot keys a dialog box will appear Continue holding down Fn and press F8 to change the setting If wireless communication is turned off Disabled Wireless Communication Switch will be displayed To...

Page 127: ...essed To choose between the functions press the Tab key while holding down the Fn key The chosen function is executed when the Fn Tab keys are released TOSHIBA Zooming Utility reduce To reduce the icon size on the desktop or the application window press the 1 key while holding down the Fn key TOSHIBA Zooming Utility enlarge To enlarge the icon size on the desktop or the application window press th...

Page 128: ...r s keyboard does not have an independent numeric keypad but its numeric keypad overlay functions like one The keys in the center of the keyboard with gray letters make up the numeric keypad overlay The overlay provides the same functions as the numeric keypad on the 101 102 key enhanced keyboard Turning on the overlays The numeric keypad overlay can be used for numeric data input or cursor and pa...

Page 129: ... will operate as if the overlay was off 2 Type upper case characters by holding Fn Shift and pressing a character key 3 Release Fn to continue using the overlay Temporarily using overlay overlay off While using the normal keyboard you can temporarily use the keypad overlay without turning it on 1 Press and hold down Fn 2 Check the keyboard indicators Pressing Fn turns on the most recently used ove...

Page 130: ...rating ASCII characters Not all ASCII characters can be generated using normal keyboard operation But you can generate these characters using their ASCII codes With the overlay on 1 Hold down Alt 2 Using the overlay keys type the ASCII code 3 Release Alt and the ASCII character appears on the display screen With the overlay off 1 Hold down Alt Fn 2 Using the overlay keys type the ASCII code 3 Rele...

Page 131: ...us are affected by the power conditions whether an AC adaptor is connected whether a battery pack is installed and what the charge level is for the battery Power conditions Power on Power off no operation AC adaptor connected Main Battery fully charged Operates No charge LED Battery green DC IN green No charge LED Battery green DC IN green Main Battery partially charged or no charge Operates Charg...

Page 132: ...ry orange DC IN green Quick charge 2 LED Secondary battery orange DC IN green No Secondary battery installed Operates No charge LED Secondary battery off DC IN green No charge LED Secondary battery off DC IN green AC adaptor not connected Main battery charge is above low battery trigger point Operates LED Battery off DC IN off Main battery charge is below low battery trigger point Operates LED Bat...

Page 133: ...atteries is exhausted 4 When no Slice Expansion battery is installed 5 When no main battery is installed AC adaptor not connected Secondary battery charge is above low battery trigger point Operates LED Secondary battery off DC IN off Secondary battery charge is below low battery trigger point Operates LED Secondary battery flashes orange DC IN off Secondary battery charge is exhausted Computer sh...

Page 134: ... AC adaptor must be connected to recharge the battery Orange Indicates the AC adaptor is connected and charging the battery Green Indicates the AC adaptor is connected and the battery is fully charged No light Under any other conditions the indicator does not light If the battery pack becomes too hot while it is being charged the charge will stop and the Battery indicator will go out When the batt...

Page 135: ...uter away from an AC power source Do not change the battery pack while the AC adaptor is connected Before you remove the battery pack save your data and shut down the computer or set the computer to Hibernation Mode While entering Hibernation Mode the computer saves the contents of memory to the hard disk drive However for safety sake it is best to save your data manually Green Indicates power is ...

Page 136: ...as an accessory or an equivalentAlways use the battery pack supplied as an accessory or an equivalent battery pack specified in the User s Manual Other battery packs have different voltage and terminal polarities Use of non conforming battery packs could generate smoke or cause fire or rupture possibly resulting in serious injury Always dispose of used battery packs in compliance with all applicab...

Page 137: ...cks can cause death serious injury or property damage Carefully observe the following advisories Warning Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which could result in death or serious injury if you do not follow instructions Caution Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in moderate or minor injury or property damage Note Provides important information Warn...

Page 138: ...humidity This could cause a fire or explosion possibly resulting in serious injury 9 Never expose a battery pack to abnormal shock vibration or pressure The battery pack s internal protective device could fail causing it to overheat or ignite resulting in caustic liquid leakage or explosion or fire possibly resulting in death or serious injury 10 Never subject a battery pack to heat and never stor...

Page 139: ...ure the battery is securely installed in the computer before attempting to charge the battery pack Improper installation could generate smoke or fire or cause the battery pack to rupture 16 Keep the battery pack out of reach of infants and children It can cause injury Caution 1 Use only battery packs recommended by TOSHIBA as replacements 2 When installing a battery pack or before moving the PC al...

Page 140: ...oid leaving the AC adaptor connected and the computer turned off for more than a few hours at a time Continuing to charge a fully charged battery pack can damage the battery Charging the batteries When the power in the battery pack becomes low the Battery indicator flashes orange indicating that only a few minutes of battery power remain If you continue to use the computer while the Battery indica...

Page 141: ... installed in a warm computer In such case follow the steps below 1 Fully discharge the battery by leaving it in the computer with the power on until the power automatically shuts off 2 Connect the AC adaptor to the DC IN 15V jack of the computer and the AC adaptor into power outlet 3 Charge the battery until the Battery indicator glows green Repeat these steps two or three times until the battery...

Page 142: ...you are frequently turning the computer off and on Where you store your programs and data Closing the LCD display panel when you are not using the keyboard saves power Operating time decreases at low temperatures The condition of the battery terminals Make sure the battery terminals stay clean by wiping them with a clean dry cloth before installing the battery pack Wait at least 16 seconds after t...

Page 143: ...dry place out of direct sunlight Battery type State and Retention Time Battery pack 4700mAh about 6 days Standby mode about 70 days Boot mode Slice Expansion Battery 4000mAh about 5 days Standby mode about 60 days Boot mode RTC battery 30 days 1 Turn off the computer s power 2 Disconnect the AC adaptor and turn on the computer s power If it does not turn on go to step 4 3 Operate the computer on b...

Page 144: ...Make sure the Power indicator is off 3 Remove all cables connected to the computer 4 Close the LCD display panel and turn the computer upside down 5 Slide the battery safety lock towards the release position to make the battery release latch movable Releasing the battery pack 1 Do not remove the battery pack while the computer is in Standby Mode Data is stored in RAM so if the computer loses power...

Page 145: ...ert the battery pack 8 Make sure that the battery pack is securely in place and the battery safety lock is in the lock position Securing the battery pack 9 Return your computer to the upright position Battery release latch Battery pack Do not touch the battery release latch while holding the computer Or you may get injured by the dropped battery pack by unintentional release of the battery release...

Page 146: ...o change or delete the HDD Passwords or to set the HDD Master Password Change button Click this button to change a registered password Before you can change a password you must first enter the current password correctly or insert a proper token Please use BIOS Setup to change or delete the HDD Passwords or to set the HDD Master Password Owner String text box You can use this box to associate text ...

Page 147: ...ou or any other person or organization that result from the loss of access to your HDD If you can t accept this risk don t register the HDD User Password When setting the HDD Master Password or the password for the Ultra Slim Bay HDD save the HDD User Password settings in the BIOS SETUP Program When saving the HDD User Password shut down or restart the computer If the computer is not shut down or ...

Page 148: ...t Authentication If you would not like to swipe your finger or cannot authenticate the fingerprint for some reasons push the BkSp key to skip the fingerprint authentication screen You can try to swipe the fingerprint up to five times If you failed fingerprint authentication more than five times you must enter the password manually to start the computer Please log on with the Tablet PC Pen when in ...

Page 149: ...he computer off in boot mode Hibernation Data in memory is saved to the hard disk drive Standby Data is maintained in the computer s memory Windows utilities You can configure various settings associated with both Standby Mode and Hibernation Mode within TOSHIBA Power Saver Hot keys You can use hot keys Fn F3 to enter Standby Mode and Fn F4 to enter Hibernation Refer to Chapter 5 The Keyboard for ...

Page 150: ...rned on in Standby Mode or Hibernation Mode but not in boot mode System Auto Off This feature turns the system off automatically if it is not used for a set duration The system shuts down in Standby Mode or Hibernation Mode in Windows If the panel power off function is enabled and you manually shut down Windows do not close the computer s LCD display panel until the shut down process has been comp...

Page 151: ...start click Control Panel click Printers and Other Hardware and select TOSHIBA HWSetup HW Setup window The HW Setup window contains the following tabs General Display Boot Priority Keyboard CPU LAN Device Config and USB There are also three buttons OK Cancel and Apply OK Accepts your changes and closes the HW Setup window Cancel Closes the window without accepting your changes Apply Accepts all yo...

Page 152: ...out Display the HW Setup version Auto Selected Selects an external monitor if one is connected Otherwise it selects the internal LCD Default LCD Analog RGB Selects both the internal LCD and external monitor for simultaneous display System LCD Only Selects the internal LCD even if the external monitor is connected If the connected external monitor does not support the computer s current video mode ...

Page 153: ...he computer looks for bootable files in the following order HDD floppy disk drive 1 CD ROM 2 and LAN Default FDD HDD CD ROM LAN The computer looks for bootable files in the following order floppy disk drive 1 HDD CD ROM 2 and LAN HDD CD ROM LAN FDD The computer looks for bootable files in the following order HDD CD ROM 2 LAN and floppy disk drive 1 FDD CD ROM LAN HDD The computer looks for bootabl...

Page 154: ...isor Password and a User Password are set the following should be noted The boot device menu will appear when you use either the Supervisor Password or the User Password to start the computer and the Able to run HW Setup option has been configured The boot device menu will not appear when you use the User Password to start the computer and the Unable to run HW Setup option has been configured The ...

Page 155: ...t in HDD 1 USB The priority is set as Built in HDD 2 Built in HDD 1 USB Built in HDD 1 USB Built in HDD 2 The priority is set as Built in HDD 1 USB Built in HDD 2 Built in HDD 2 USB Built in HDD 1 The priority is set as Built in HDD 2 USB Built in HDD 1 USB Built in HDD 1 Built in HDD 2 The priority is set as USB Built in HDD 1 Built in HDD 2 USB Built in HDD 2 Built in HDD 1 The priority is set a...

Page 156: ... can be set in the HDD Priority Options item FDD Set the type of the USB memory to be equivalent to the FDD Based on the FDD order in the Boot Priority Options item Enabled Enables the Wake up on Keyboard function Disabled Disables the Wake up on Keyboard function Default This option is displayed only for models with an Intel Core Duo processor and Intel Core Solo processor Dynamically Switchable ...

Page 157: ... and keyboard by setting the USB KB Mouse Legacy Emulation item to Enabled Enabled Enables Wake up on LAN Disabled Disables Wake up on LAN Default Do not install or remove an optional memory module while Wake up on LAN is enabled The Wake up on LAN function consumes power even when the system is off Leave the AC adaptor connected while using this feature Enabled Enables Built in LAN functions Defa...

Page 158: ...F1 key message is displayed 2 Press the F1 key The BIOS setup program will start up Enabled Enables the USB floppy disk drive legacy emulation function Default Disabled Disables the USB floppy disk drive legacy emulation function Notes before using the BIOS Setup In most cases changes to the system s configuration should be made within Windows by using applications such as TOSHIBA HW Setup TOSHIBA...

Page 159: ... sets the CPU operating mode Enabled is Dual Core mode Disabled is Single Core mode Virtualization Technology Virtualization Technology sets enable or disable of the Intel Virtualization Technology installed in the CPU Intel Virtualization Technology is the technique that allows one machine to operate as multiple virtual machines The Disabled command does not allow use of the Intel Virtualization ...

Page 160: ...able in SYSTEM SETUP 2 2 TPM This setting enables or disables the security controller known as TPM Trusted Platform Module Enabled This lowers the power consumption Default Disabled This does not lower the power consumption Available Makes the processor s Execute Disable Bit Capability available for use Not Available Disables the processor s Execute Disable Bit Capability so that it is not availab...

Page 161: ... is displayed Press the Y E S and Enter keys and the TPM information is erased 3 The TPM setting changes from being displayed as Enable to Disabled and the setting is no longer displayed Diagnostic Mode Set whether the BIOS Setup Diagnostic test is enabled System configuration changes other than changes to this setting should be made in Windows using TOSHIBA HW Setup TOSHIBA Password Utility TOSHI...

Page 162: ... TOSHIBA dealer Cards memory PC card Bridge media slot SD card SD memory card SDIO card Memory Stick Memory Stick Pro xD picture card Memory expansion Power devices Battery Pack Universal AC Adaptor Slice Expansion Battery Battery Charger Peripheral devices HDD Kit Serial ATA Ultra Slim Bay HDD Adaptor USB FDD Kit Tablet PC Pen Reserve pen External monitor i LINK IEEE1394 TOSHIBA Express Port Repl...

Page 163: ...PC card Windows hot install feature lets you insert PC cards while the computer s power is on To insert a PC card follow the steps below 1 Insert a PC card in the PC card slot 2 Press gently to ensure a firm connection Inserting the PC card 3 After inserting the PC card refer to the PC card s documentation and check the configuration in Windows to make sure it is appropriate for your PC card PC ca...

Page 164: ...d SDIO card Memory Stick Pro and xD picture card If the PC card is not inserted all the way the eject button may not cause it to pop out sufficiently to allows it to be grasped Be sure to push the PC card firmly into the computer and slide the eject button again PC card PC card eject button This Bridge media slot supports the following cards SD card SD memory card SDIO card Memory Stick Memory Sti...

Page 165: ...e lock position if you do not want to record data Memory cards are consumable items so make sure you back up important data Do not write to an SD card if the battery power is low Low power could affect writing accuracy Do not remove an SD card while read write is in progress SD card Set the SD card type SD memory cards and Bluetooth SDIO cards in the Bridge Media slot Inserting an SD card To inser...

Page 166: ...ented properly before you insert it Do not turn the computer off or switch to Standby Mode or Hibernate Mode while files are being copied doing so may cause data to be lost SD card Bridge media slot Bridge media slot indicator Make sure the Bridge media slot indicator is out before you remove the SD card or turn off the computer s power If you remove the SD card or turn off the power while the com...

Page 167: ...SDIO card Memory Stick Memory Stick Pro The computer is equipped with a Bridge media slot that can accommodate Memory Stick Memory Stick Pro flash memory cards with various memory capacities Memory Stick let you easily transfer data from devices such as digital cameras and Personal Digital Assistants that use Memory Stick technology SD memory cards comply with SDMI Secure Digital Music Initiative ...

Page 168: ...teps below 1 Open the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the Task Bar 2 Point to Memory Stick and click 3 Push in the card and release it to pop the card out slightly 4 Grasp the card and remove it Memory Stick Bridge media slot Bridge media slot indicator Make sure the Bridge media slot indicator is out before you remove the Memory Stick or turn off the computer s power If you remove the Memory Stick...

Page 169: ...rd and click 3 Push in the card and release it to pop the card out slightly 4 Grasp the card and remove it Keep foreign objects out of the Bridge media 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 xD picture card Bridge media ...

Page 170: ...mats made of materials that generate static electricity When you install or remove a memory module ensure that you do not touch any other internal areas of the computer Use only memory modules approved by TOSHIBA Do not try to install or remove a memory module under the following conditions as you can damage the computer and or the module and you risk losing data a The computer is turned on b The ...

Page 171: ...nd all cables connected to the computer 3 Turn the computer upside down and remove the battery pack Refer to Replacing the battery pack section in Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes for details 4 Turn your computer over 5 Push the display latch on the front of the computer and open the LCD display panel 6 Slip your finger under a notch at the end of the keyboard brace and lift up to release latche...

Page 172: ... gently on the palm rest The keyboard is connected to the computer by a keyboard ribbon cable Be careful not to apply tension to this cable when you lift up the keyboard Do not try to disconnect this cable Screws Screws Memory module cover Do not touch the connectors on the memory module or on the computer Debris on the connectors may cause memory access problems The memory module cover will be ho...

Page 173: ...n the notch of the memory module with that of the memory slot and gently insert the module into the slot Installing the memory module 11 Screw in the two screws and replace the memory module cover Seating the memory module cover 12 Tuck the keyboard ribbon cable into the groove under the palm rest Tuck the keyboard ribbon cable Slot B Slot A Screws Memory module cover Keyboard ribbon cable ...

Page 174: ... module make sure the computer is in boot mode then 1 Set the computer to boot mode and turn the computer s power off Make sure the Power indicator is off 2 Remove AC adaptor and all cables connected to the computer 3 Turn the computer upside down and remove the battery pack Refer to Replacing the battery pack section in Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes for details 4 Follow steps 4 through 9 in ...

Page 175: ... battery runs low you can replace it with a freshly charged battery Refer to Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes Universal AC Adaptor If you frequently transport the computer between different sites such as your home and office purchasing an AC adaptor for each location will reduce the weight and bulk of your carrying load If you use the computer for a long time the memory modules and the circuits ...

Page 176: ... cables are disconnected 2 Lay the computer upside down 3 Remove the protective cap from the Slice Expansion Battery 4 Open latches on the Slice Expansion Battery and fit a tab on the battery into the docking port on the underside of the computer Seating the Slice Expansion Battery 5 Close the latches to secure the Slice Expansion Battery to the computer Securing the latches When handling Slice Ex...

Page 177: ...urn the computer s power off Make sure the Power indicator is off 3 Remove all cables connected to the computer 4 Lay the computer upside down 5 Push the release latches in the direction of the arrows Releasing the latches 6 Lift off the Slice Expansion Battery Removing the Slice Expansion Battery 7 Be sure to replace the protective cap before storing the Slice Expansion Battery ...

Page 178: ... Set the computer to boot mode and turn off the power 2 Disconnect the AC adaptor and all external cables connected to the computer 3 Turn the computer upside down and remove the battery pack Refer to Replacing the battery pack section in Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes for details 4 Loosen two screws securing the hard disk drive cover 5 A small row of ridges marks the latches securing the cove...

Page 179: ...ft 3 Connect the hard disk drive to the connector 4 With the connector connected lower the hard disk drive down to the storage position Installing the hard disk drive pack 5 Seat the cover and press down until the latches click into place 6 Secure the cover with two screws 7 Turn your computer over Plastic tab Hard disk drive pack Connector Ensure that the hard disk drive is connected to the conne...

Page 180: ...ard disk drive in the Ultra Slim Bay To install a hard disk drive in the Ultra Slim Bay HDD adaptor follow the steps below 1 Slide the lock to the unlock position and open the lid Opening the lid 2 Insert the hard disk drive in the Ultra Slim Bay HDD adaptor and push forward to ensure a firm connection Tuck the Plastic tab underneath the hard disk drive Inserting the hard disk drive Lid Lock Hard ...

Page 181: ...D Kit module can be connected to a USB port For details on connecting the USB floppy disk drive module refer to Chapter 4 Operating Basics Tablet PC Pen Use it as a spare to your computer Spare pen tip and draw out tool are included Refer to Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes for the detailed usage Reserve Pen Supplied pen uses a pen instead of Supplied pen at the time of loss or breakage Refer to...

Page 182: ...lor or monochrome However the Windows Desktop appears on a display device that you used last time to shut down your computer if the display device exists when you turn on the power To change the display settings press Fn F5 If you disconnect the external monitor before you turn the computer s power off be sure to press Fn F5 to switch to the internal display Refer to Chapter 5 The Keyboard for det...

Page 183: ...ed from a video camera except for your personal enjoyment If you connect disconnect an i LINK device to from another i LINK device that is currently exchanging data with the computer data frames might be dropped Make sure data transfer has ended or turn off the computer before you Connect disconnect an i LINK device to from the computer Connect disconnect an i LINK device to from another i LINK de...

Page 184: ...ng ports and accessories are available on the TOSHIBA Express Port Replicator RJ45 LAN jack External monitor port DC IN 15V jack Security lock slot Universal Serial Bus 2 0 port four DVI port Refer also to the documentation that came with your i LINK device The computer must be configured properly before connecting to a LAN Logging onto a LAN using the computer s default settings could cause a mal...

Page 185: ... object to help prevent unauthorized removal of the computer or TOSHIBA Express Port Replicator The computer has a security lock slot on the left side Attach one end of a cable to a desk and the other end to the security lock slot 1 Turn the computer so the left side faces you 2 Align the holes for the security lock and attach the lock Security lock Security lock slot ...

Page 186: ...xists Further action may result in data loss or damage You may destroy valuable problem related information that can help solve the problem Observe what is happening Write down what the system is doing and what actions you performed immediately before the problem occurred If you have a printer attached print a copy of the screen using PrtSc The questions and procedures offered in this chapter are ...

Page 187: ...p you describe your problems to your dealer If a problem recurs the log will help you identify the problem faster Analyzing the problem Sometimes the system gives clues that can help you identify why it is malfunctioning Keep the following questions in mind Which part of the system is not operating properly keyboard floppy disk drives hard disk drive optical media drive display Each device produce...

Page 188: ...ng system documentation Hardware If you cannot find a software problem check your hardware First run through the items in the preliminary checklist above If you still cannot correct the problem try to identify the source The next section provides checklists for individual components and peripherals Before using a peripheral device or application software that is not an authorized Toshiba part or p...

Page 189: ...formation or messages except the TOSHIBA logo Random characters appear on the screen and the system does not function normally The screen displays an error message Turn off the computer and check all cable connections If the test fails again contact your dealer Power When the computer is not plugged into an AC outlet the battery pack is the primary power source However your computer has a number o...

Page 190: ...rior reaches room temperature even though the DC IN indicator stops blinking If the computer has reached room temperature and still does not start or if it starts but shuts down quickly contact your dealer Computer shuts down and its DC IN indicator is flashing green Indicates a problem with the heat dispersal system Please contact your dealer Problem Procedure AC adaptor doesn t power the compute...

Page 191: ...properly Let it reach room temperature Unplug the AC adaptor and remove the battery to make sure the terminals are clean If necessary wipe them with a soft dry cloth dipped in alcohol Connect the AC adaptor and replace the battery Make sure it is securely seated Check the Battery indicator If it does not glow let the computer charge the battery for at least 20 minutes If the Battery indicator glow...

Page 192: ...up 2 Set the date in System Date 3 Set the time in System Time 4 Press End key Confirmation message will appear 5 Press Y key BIOS setup will terminate and the computer will be rebooted Problem Procedure Cannot enter password Refer to the TOSHIBA Password Utility section in Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes Problem Procedure Some letter keys produce numbers Check that the numeric keypad overlay i...

Page 193: ...ware s documentation to determine if the software is causing the difficulty Run the diagnostic test Contact your dealer if the problems continue Problem Procedure Computer does not boot from hard disk drive Check if a floppy disk is in the floppy disk drive or a CD ROM is in the optical media drive Remove any floppy disk and or CD ROM and check the Boot priority Refer to the Boot Priority section ...

Page 194: ...e any foreign object Check whether the CD DVD is dirty If it is wipe it with a clean cloth dipped in water or a neutral cleaner Refer to the Media care section in Chapter 4 for details on cleaning Some CD DVDs run correctly but others do not The software or hardware configuration may be causing a problem Make sure the hardware configuration matches your software s needs Check the CD DVD s document...

Page 195: ...ive Make sure the drive s disc tray is securely closed Press gently until it clicks into place Check whether the drive power is on If the power is off click on the Optical Drive Power icon in the task tray and turn on the power Open the disc tray and make sure the CD DVD is properly seated It should lie flat with the label facing up A foreign object in the disc tray could block laser light from re...

Page 196: ...roblem Procedure Drive does not operate There may be a faulty cable connection Check the connection to the computer and to the drive Some programs run correctly but others do not The software or hardware configuration may be causing a problem Make sure the hardware configuration matches your software needs You cannot access the external 3 1 2 floppy disk drive Try another floppy disk If you can ac...

Page 197: ...ontact your dealer Problem Procedure Memory Stick Memory Stick Pro error occurs Reseat the Memory Stick Memory Stick Pro to make sure it is firmly connected Check the card s documentation You cannot write to an Memory Stick Memory Stick Pro Make sure the Memory Stick Memory Stick Pro is not write protected You cannot read a file Make sure the target file is on the Memory Stick Memory Stick Pro ins...

Page 198: ...s too fast or too slow Try changing the speed setting in the mouse control utility 1 Click start click Control Panel click Printers and Other Hardware and select Mouse icon 2 Click the Pointer Options tab 3 Set the speed as required and click OK If problems persist contact your dealer The reaction of Touch pad is either too sensitive or not sensitive enough Adjust the touch Sensitivity 1 Click sta...

Page 199: ...k Control Panel click Printers and Other Hardware and select Mouse icon 2 Click the Pointer Options tab 3 Set the speed as required and click OK The mouse pointer moves erratically The mouse might be dirty Refer to your mouse documentation for instructions on cleaning If problems persist contact your dealer Problem Procedure Reading of the fingerprint was not successful Please try again using the ...

Page 200: ...SB keyboard If these devices do not work make sure the USB KB Mouse Legacy Emulation item in HW Setup is set to Enabled If problems persist contact your dealer Problem Procedure Beep sounds Two beeps a dash and a dot for a defective memory module in slot A Three beeps a dash and two dots for slot B When both beeps sound both memories in slot A and B are defective Make sure the memory module instal...

Page 201: ...onflict with other hardware devices that you may have connected to the computer Annoying sound is heard You may be experiencing feedback Refer to Sound System in Chapter 4 Operating Basics If problems persist contact your dealer Problem Procedure Monitor does not turn on Make sure that the external monitor s power switch is on Confirm that the external monitor s power cable is plugged into a worki...

Page 202: ... dial detection feature is disabled You can also use the ATX command You place a call but a connection can t be made Make sure the settings are correct in your communications application After making a call you can t hear a ring Make sure the tone or pulse selection in your communications application is set correctly You can also use the ATD command Communication is cut off unexpectedly The comput...

Page 203: ... ATS0 command If problems persist contact your dealer Problem Procedure Problem Procedure Cannot access LAN Check for a firm cable connection between the LAN jack and the LAN hub Wake up on LAN does not work Make sure the AC adaptor is connected The Wake up on LAN function consumes power even when the system is off If problems persist consult your LAN administrator Problem Procedure Cannot access ...

Page 204: ... not remove data from the media These standard deletion procedures include Selecting Delete for a target file Putting files in the Recycle Bin and emptying the Recycle Bin Reformatting the media Reinstalling an operating system from the recovery CD ROM The procedures above delete only the initial part of the data used for file management This makes the file invisible to the operating system but th...

Page 205: ...eview troubleshooting sections in the documentation for software and peripheral devices If a problem occurs when you are running software applications consult the software documentation for troubleshooting suggestions Call the software company s technical support for assistance Consult the dealer you purchased your computer and or software from They are your best sources for current information an...

Page 206: ...eripheral 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 ...

Page 207: ... space for computing activities will be considerably less and will vary by model and system configuration Battery Life 3 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 s...

Page 208: ...e Wireless LAN 7 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 th...

Page 209: ...igured with 12 1 XGA 512MB RAM 40GB HDD DVD ROM CD R RW drive modem LAN Wireless LAN 6cell battery pack Table PC Pen Weight will vary with other configurations Above weights are measured at specific criteria They are not guaranteed as the maximum weight of the actual product Size 295 w 249 d 38 9 h millimeters not including parts that extend beyond the main body ...

Page 210: ...rature 26 C maximum Conditions Altitude from sea level Operating 60 to 3 000 meters Non operating 60 to 10 000 meters maximum AC adaptor 100 240 volts AC 50 or 60 hertz cycles per second Computer 15 VDC 5 0 amperes Network control unit NCU Type of NCU AA Type of line Telephone line analog only Type of dialing Pulse Tone Control command AT commands EIA 578 commands Monitor function Computer s speak...

Page 211: ...9200 21600 24000 26400 28800 31200 33600 bps Data reception only with V 90 28000 29333 30666 32000 33333 34666 36000 37333 38666 40000 41333 42666 44000 45333 46666 48000 49333 50666 52000 53333 54666 56000 bps Fax 2400 4800 7200 9600 12000 14400 bps Transmitting level 10 dBm Receiving level 10 to 40 dBm Input output impedance 600 ohms 30 Error correcting MNP class 4 and ITU T V 42 Data compressio...

Page 212: ...de which uses industry standard rules to govern the screen resolution and the maximum number of colors that can be displayed on screen Software written for a given video mode will run on any computer that supports the mode The computer s display controller supports all XGA and SXGA modes the most widely used industry standards Video modes The computer supports video modes defined in the tables bel...

Page 213: ...3 VGA Text 80 25 Characters 8 8 16 of 256K 70 0 1 VGA Text 40 25 Characters 8 14 16 of 256K 70 2 3 VGA Text 80 25 Characters 8 14 16 of 256K 70 0 1 VGA Text 40 25 Characters 9 16 16 of 256K 70 2 3 VGA Text 80 25 Characters 9 16 16 of 256K 70 4 5 VGA Grph 320 200 Pels 8 8 4 of 256K 70 6 VGA Grph 640 200 Pels 8 8 2 of 256K 70 7 VGA Text 80 25 Characters 9 14 Mono 70 7 VGA Text 80 25 Characters 9 16 ...

Page 214: ...lors Scanning frequency Vertical Hz D VGA Grph 320 200 Pels 8 8 16 of 256K 70 E VGA Grph 640 200 Pels 8 8 16 of 256K 70 F VGA Grph 640 350 Pels 8 14 Mono 70 10 VGA Grph 640 350 Pels 8 14 16 of 256K 70 11 VGA Grph 640 480 Pels 8 16 2 of 256K 60 12 VGA Grph 640 480 Pels 8 16 16 of 256K 60 13 VGA Grph 320 200 Pels 8 8 256 of 256K 70 ...

Page 215: ... 75 85 100 1280 1024 Virtual with LCD only 256 256K 256 256K 60 75 85 100 1600 1200 Virtual with LCD only 256 256K 256 256K 60 75 85 100 1920 1440 Virtual with LCD only 256 256K 256 256K 60 75 85 2048 1536 Virtual with LCD only 256 256K 256 256K 60 75 Noise may appear if the screen is displayed in high resolution mode on a simultaneous display or multi monitor display while running 3D applications...

Page 216: ...64K 60 75 85 100 1280 1024 Virtual with LCD only 64K 64K 64K 64K 60 75 85 100 1600 1200 Virtual with LCD only 64K 64K 64K 64K 60 75 85 100 1920 1440 Virtual with LCD only 64K 64K 64K 64K 60 75 85 2048 1536 Virtual with LCD only 64K 64K 64K 64K 60 75 Noise may appear if the screen is displayed in high resolution mode on a simultaneous display or multi monitor display while running 3D applications d...

Page 217: ...16M 60 75 85 100 1280 1024 Virtual with LCD only 16M 16M 16M 16M 60 75 85 100 1600 1200 Virtual with LCD only 16M 16M 16M 16M 60 75 85 100 1920 1440 Virtual with LCD only 16M 16M 16M 16M 60 75 85 2048 1536 Virtual with LCD only 16M 16M 16M 16M 60 75 Noise may appear if the screen is displayed in high resolution mode on a simultaneous display or multi monitor display while running 3D applications d...

Page 218: ...0 1280 1024 256 256K 256 256K 60 75 85 100 1400 1050 256 256K 256 256K 60 75 85 100 1600 1200 Virtual with LCD only 256 256K 256 256K 60 75 85 100 1920 1440 Virtual with LCD only 256 256K 256 256K 60 75 85 2048 1536 Virtual with LCD only 256 256K 256 256K 60 75 Noise may appear if the screen is displayed in high resolution mode on a simultaneous display or multi monitor display while running 3D ap...

Page 219: ...5 85 100 1280 1024 64K 64K 64K 64K 60 75 85 100 1400 1050 64K 64K 64K 64K 60 75 85 100 1600 1200 Virtual with LCD only 64K 64K 64K 64K 60 75 85 100 1920 1440 Virtual with LCD only 64K 64K 64K 64K 60 75 85 2048 1536 Virtual with LCD only 64K 64K 64K 64K 60 75 Noise may appear if the screen is displayed in high resolution mode on a simultaneous display or multi monitor display while running 3D appli...

Page 220: ...5 85 100 1280 1024 16M 16M 16M 16M 60 75 85 100 1400 1050 16M 16M 16M 16M 60 75 85 100 1600 1200 Virtual with LCD only 16M 16M 16M 16M 60 75 85 100 1920 1440 Virtual with LCD only 16M 16M 16M 16M 60 75 85 2048 1536 Virtual with LCD only 16M 16M 16M 16M 60 75 Noise may appear if the screen is displayed in high resolution mode on a simultaneous display or multi monitor display while running 3D appli...

Page 221: ...ity certified by the Wi Fi Alliance The Wi Fi CERTIFIED logo is a certification mark of the Wi Fi Alliance Network Operating System Microsoft Windows Networking Media Access Protocol CSMA CA Collision Avoidance with Acknowledgment ACK Data Rate Theoretical maximum speed 54Mbps IEEE802 11a IEEE802 11g 11b g 11a b g combo type Theoretical maximum speed 11Mbps IEEE802 11b ...

Page 222: ...less devices can be affected when the antennas are placed near metal surfaces and solid high density materials Range is also impacted due to obstacles in the signal path of the radio that may either absorb or reflect the radio signal Supported Frequency Sub bands Subject to the radio regulations that apply in the countries regions your Wireless LAN card may support a different set of 5 GHz 2 4 GHz...

Page 223: ...nel identified by the Wireless LAN Access Point When roaming between different access points the station can dynamically switch to another channel if required For Wireless LAN cards installed in wireless clients that operating in a peer to peer mode the card will use the default channel 10 In a Wireless LAN Access Point the Wireless LAN card will use the factory set default channel printed in bold...

Page 224: ...ets Revision A Frequency Range Channel ID 5150 5850 MHz 36 5180 40 5200 44 5220 48 5240 52 5260 56 5280 60 5300 64 5320 100 5500 104 5520 108 5540 112 5560 116 5580 120 5600 124 5620 128 5640 132 5660 136 5680 140 5700 149 5745 153 5765 157 5785 161 5805 165 5825 ...

Page 225: ...f you have not yet done so launch the Recovery Disc Creator and create the recovery discs now If you have data on the hard drive that you wish to keep make a backup of that data onto external media such as a CD now You will not be able to create recovery discs nor access any data from the hard disk after reconfiguring your hard disk A power on password can help restrict access to your data It can ...

Page 226: ... such Refer to the Starting Modifying and Ending the BIOS Setup Program in this chapter Windows Setup Procedure 1 Insert the Windows Setup CD ROM into the CD ROM drive and boot up The Windows Setup program will start 2 When the message Press F6 if you need to install a third party SCSI or RAID driver appears on the screen press the F6 key 3 When the message Setup will load support for the followin...

Page 227: ...hard disk drive The additional 20 GB capacity over the 60 GB hard disk drive of the 80 GB hard disk drive cannot be used If a hard disk drive had been replaced execute the rebuild command and rebuild the RAID 1 mirroring configuration Implementing the media checking schedule Media checks should be carried out regularly to ensure even more stable operation of the RAID configuration and to make it e...

Page 228: ...essary Configuration status and settings Please refer to the operating instructions displayed in the settings screen Current State Shows the current hard disk status Create State Modify the hard disk configuration Modifications are made with this setting Built in HDD Status of the connected hard disk Second HDD Status of the second hard disk JBOD No RAID settings Windows cannot be installed in thi...

Page 229: ... End key The Are you sure Y N The changes you made will cause the system to reboot message is displayed 2 Press the Y key The configured settings are saved and the BIOS setup program ends The computer may reboot depending on the settings that were modified Pressing the Home key will revert the modified Create State settings back to the Current State settings S Warning If you change the RAID array ...

Page 230: ... any product with Bluetooth wireless technology that is based on Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum FHSS radio technology and is compliant to Bluetooth Specification Ver2 0 EDR as defined and approved by The Bluetooth Special Interest Group Logo certification with Bluetooth wireless technology as defined by The Bluetooth Special interest Group ...

Page 231: ...ce while you use Bluetooth Cards from TOSHIBA always change the frequency move your computer to the area outside of the interference range of 2 4 GHz Wireless LAN devices 40 meters 43 74 yards or more or stop transmitting from your computer Please contact TOSHIBA PC product support on Web site http www toshiba europe com computers tnt bluetooth htm in Europe or http www pc support global toshiba c...

Page 232: ...ive research literature In some situations or environments the use of Bluetooth wireless technology may be restricted by the proprietor of the building or responsible representatives of the organization These situations may for example include Using the equipment with Bluetooth wireless technology on board of airplanes or In any other environment where the risk of interference to other devices or ...

Page 233: ...is used All cords must meet the following specifications Certification agencies Length Minimum 2 meters Wire size Minimum 0 75 mm2 Current rating Minimum 2 5 amperes Voltage rating 125 or 250 VAC depending on country region s power standards U S and Canada UL listed and CSA certified No 18 AWG Type SVT or SPT 2 Australia AS Japan DENANHO Europe Austria OVE Italy IMQ Belgium CEBEC The Netherlands K...

Page 234: ...ree pin plug configuration must be 6 15P 250V or 5 15P 125V as designated in the U S National Electrical code handbook and the Canadian Electrical Code Part II The following illustrations show the plug shapes for the U S A and Canada the United Kingdom Australia and Europe Finland FIMKO Sweden SEMKO France LCIE Switzerland SEV Germany VDE United Kingdom BSI USA United Kingdom AS approved Approved ...

Page 235: ...rd from the supervisor tab in TOSHIBA Password Utility and set the password on the dialog screen that appears Then click on the Set button in TOSHIBA Anti theft Protection Timer Take the following action if the set limit is exceeded If the Supervisor Password is registered but the User Password is not enter the Supervisor Password to boot up the computer If both the Supervisor Password and the Use...

Page 236: ...on form or a copy of it below Attach a copy of your receipt showing where your computer was purchased Either fax or send the receipt and registration form to the address below Always take care of your computer and try to prevent it from being stolen You are the owner of a valuable technical device which may be highly attractive to thieves so please do not leave it unattended in a public place To f...

Page 237: ... the Stolen Units Database option Your entries are used to track your computer at our service points TOSHIBA Theft Registration Send to TOSHIBA Europe GmbH Technical Service and Support Leibnizstr 2 93055 Regensburg Germany Fax number 49 0 941 7807 921 Owner s details Country stolen Machine type e g PORTÉGÉ M400 Model number e g PSA50 YXT Serial number e g 12345678G Date stolen Year Month Day Last...

Page 238: ...al oxide semiconductor CPU central processing unit CRT cathode ray tube DC direct current DDC display data channel DMA direct memory access DOS disk operating system DVD digital versatile disc DVD R Digital Versatile Disc Recordable DVD RAM Digital Versatile Disc Random Access Memory DVD R DL Digital Versatile Disc Recordable Dual Layer DVD ROM Digital Versatile Disc Read Only Memory DVD RW Digita...

Page 239: ...rconnect RAM random access memory RGB red green and blue ROM read only memory RTC real time clock SCSI small computer system interface SIO serial input output SXGA super extended graphics array plus TFT thin film transistor UART universal asynchronous receiver transmitter USB Universal Serial Bus UXGA ultra extended graphics array VESA Video Electronic Standards Association VGA video graphics arra...

Page 240: ...antistatic A material used to prevent the buildup of static electricity application A group of programs that together are used for a specific task such as accounting financial planning spreadsheets word processing and games ASCII American Standard Code for Information Interchange ASCII code is a set of 256 binary codes that represent the most commonly used letters numbers and symbols async Short f...

Page 241: ...CPU reads data from main memory it stores a copy of this data in cache memory The next time the CPU needs that same data it looks for it in the cache memory rather than the main memory which saves time The computer has two cache levels Level one is incorporated into the processor and level two resides in external memory capacity The amount of data that can be stored on a magnetic storage device su...

Page 242: ...m computer program A set of instructions written for a computer that enable it to achieve a desired result computer system A combination of hardware software firmware and peripheral components assembled to process data into useful information configuration The specific components in your system such as the terminal printer and disk drives and the settings that define how your system works You use ...

Page 243: ...omputer s memory It also writes data from memory to the disk To accomplish these tasks the unit physically rotates the disk at high speed past a read write head disk storage Storing data on magnetic disk Data is arranged on concentric tracks much like a phonograph record display A CRT LCD or other image producing device used to view computer output documentation The set of manuals and or other ins...

Page 244: ...s 2 A means of aborting the task currently in progress escape guard time A time before and after an escape code is sent to the modem which distinguishes between escapes that are part of the transmitted data and escapes that are intended as a command to the modem execute To interpret and execute an instruction Extended Capability Port An industry standard that provides a data buffer switchable forw...

Page 245: ... A unit of wave frequency that equals one cycle per second hexadecimal The base 16 numbering system composed of the digits 0 through 9 and the letters A B C D E and F host computer The computer that controls regulates and transmits information to a device or another computer hot key The computer s feature in which certain keys in combination with the extended function key Fn can be used to set sys...

Page 246: ...e hardware characteristics by electrically connecting two points of a circuit K K Taken from the Greek word kilo meaning 1000 often used as equivalent to 1024 or 2 raised to the 10th power See also byte and kilobyte KB See kilobyte keyboard An input device containing switches that are activated by manually pressing marked keys Each keystroke activates a switch that transmits a specific code to the...

Page 247: ...er telephone lines and then converts modulated data demodulates to digital format where received monitor A device that uses rows and columns of pixels to display alphanumeric characters or graphic images See also CRT motherboard A name sometimes used to refer to the main printed circuit board in processing equipment It usually contains integrated circuits that perform the processor s basic functio...

Page 248: ...p of data bits making the sum of the bits even or odd Parity can be set to none odd or even password A unique string of characters used to identify a specific user The computer provides various levels of password protection such as user supervisor and eject pel The smallest area of the display that can be addressed by software Equal in size to a pixel or group of pixels See pixel peripheral compon...

Page 249: ... blue A device that uses three input signals each activating an electron gun for a primary additive color red green and blue or port for using such a device See also CRT RJ11 A modular telephone jack RJ45 A modular LAN jack ROM Read Only Memory A nonvolatile memory chip manufactured to contain information that controls the computer s basic operation You cannot access or change information stored i...

Page 250: ... system is contained in two hidden files and the COMMAND COM file You can boot a computer using a system disk Also called an operating system disk T terminal A typewriter like keyboard and CRT display screen connected to the computer for data input output TFT display A liquid crystal display LCD made from an array of liquid crystal cells using active matrix technology with thin film transistor TFT...

Page 251: ...rning it off window A portion of the screen that can display its own application document or dialog box Often used to mean a Microsoft Windows window Wireless LAN Local Area Network LAN through wireless communication write protection A method for protecting a floppy disk from accidental erasure ...

Page 252: ... Bridge media slot 7 4 C Cache memory 3 Cleaning the computer 49 Cooling vents 3 D DC IN indicator 11 4 Display 6 automatic power off 10 brightness decrease 5 brightness increase 5 controller 1 hinge 8 opening 10 screen 9 DLA for TOSHIBA 15 35 Docking interface 7 8 Documentation list 2 DVD Super Multi drive 5 location 4 problems 10 using 23 writing 29 DVD ROM CD R RW drive using 23 writing 27 DVD ...

Page 253: ...ff 10 Installing 18 Removing 17 HDD indicator 11 HDD Protection 12 Heat dispersal 11 53 Hibernation 12 4 Hot keys 10 display selection 4 instant security 4 Internal LCD screen brightness de crease 5 Internal LCD screen brightness in crease 5 power save mode 4 sound mute 3 standby 4 wireless setting 5 HW Setup 13 accessing 1 Boot priority 3 CPU 6 device config 7 display 2 general 2 keyboard 6 LAN 7...

Page 254: ...t PC Pen 2 Touch Pad 7 9 1 Touch Pad control buttons 9 1 Touch Pad location 8 using 1 Ports Docking 7 external monitor 7 i LINK 7 USB 7 Power button location 8 conditions 1 hibernation mode 13 indicators 4 panel on off 11 20 shut down mode boot mode 11 standby mode 12 system auto off 20 turning off 11 turning on 10 Problems AC power 5 Analyzing symptoms 2 Battery 6 Bluetooth 18 DVD Super Multi dri...

Page 255: ...ing 12 System automatic 10 T TOSHIBA Assist 14 TOSHIBA Assist button 10 TOSHIBA ConfigFree 15 TOSHIBA Controls 13 TOSHIBA Express Port Replicator 17 23 TOSHIBA Mic Effect 15 TOSHIBA Mobile Extension 14 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool 14 TOSHIBA Power Saver 13 TOSHIBA Presentation button 10 TOSHIBA SD Memory Boot Utility 14 TOSHIBA Theft Registration 2 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 14 TV 21 U Ultra Slim Bay 4...