Toshiba Satellite Pro T110D, User Manual

Page 1: ...TOSHIBA Satellite T130D T110D Satellite Pro T130D T110D PORTEGE T130D T110D Portable Personal Computer User s Manual ...

Page 2: ...ork without the permission of the copyright owner is a violation of copyright or author s rights and is subject to civil damages or criminal action Please comply with copyright laws in making any reproduction from this manual Please note that you may infringe the owner s rights protected by the copyright laws if you use the screen mode switching functions e g Wide mode Wide Zoom mode etc of this p...

Page 3: ...a registered trademark owned by its proprietor and used by TOSHIBA under license ConfigFree is a trademark of TOSHIBA Corporation HDMI the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC Memory Stick Memory Stick PRO Memory Stick PRO Duo and i LINK are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation MultiMediaCard and MMC are...

Page 4: ...you connect the computer to a power source ensure that the voltage rating of the AC adaptor matches that of the available power source 115 V 60 Hz in most of North and South America and some Far Eastern countries such as Taiwan 100 V 50 Hz in eastern Japan and 100 V 60 Hz in western Japan 230 V 50 Hz in most of Europe the Middle East and the Far East If you use an extension cable with your AC adap...

Page 5: ...nnect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help FCC conditions This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference 2 This device must accept any interference received including i...

Page 6: ...with the related European Directives Responsible for CE Marking is TOSHIBA Europe Hammfelddamm 8 41460 Neuss Germany Supplementary Information The product complies with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive 2006 95 EC the EMC Directive 2004 108 EC and or the R TTE Directive 1999 5 EC Regulatory and agency labels may be located computer bottom or under battery ...

Page 7: ...ce or the shop where you purchased the product Disposal of batteries and or accumulators The crossed out wheeled dust bin symbol indicates that batteries and or accumulators must be collected and disposed of separately from household waste If the battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of lead Pb mercury Hg and or cadmium Cd defined in the Battery Directive 2006 66 EC then t...

Page 8: ...that you leave this and other energy saving features active so that your computer will operate at its maximum energy efficiency You can wake the computer from Sleep Mode by pressing the power button According to the EPA a computer meeting the new ENERGY STAR specifications will use between 20 and 50 less energy depending on how it is used If all U S household and businesses replaced old computers ...

Page 9: ...e subject to claims for damages and penalties Avoid using a telephone other than a cordless type during an electrical storm There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak Use only the power cord indicated in this manual Replace only with the same or equivalent type battery recommended by the manufacturer Dispose...

Page 10: ...he power is turned on or when an AC adaptor is connected to a power outlet even if your computer is in Sleep Mode In this condition observe the following Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with any object Never place your computer or AC adaptor near a heat source such as anelectric blanket or heater Never cover or block the air vents including those located at the base of the computer Always ...

Page 11: ... injuries to your hands and wrists that can be caused by extensive keyboard use Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort also includes information on work space design posture and lighting that can help reduce physical stress Heat injury Avoid prolonged physical contact with the computer If the computer is used for long periods its surface can become very warm While the temperature will not feel ...

Page 12: ...mobile phones can interfere with the audio system The operation of the computer will not be impaired in any way but it is recommended that a minimum distance of 30cm is maintained between the computer and a mobile phone that is in use Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort All important information on the safe and proper use of this computer is described in the enclosed Instruction Manual for S...

Page 13: ...sages xxiii Chapter 1 Introduction Equipment checklist 1 1 Hardware 1 1 Software 1 2 Features 1 3 Special features 1 9 TOSHIBA Value Added Package 1 11 Utilities and Applications 1 12 Options 1 14 Chapter 2 The Grand Tour Front with the display closed 2 1 Left side 2 3 Right side 2 5 Backside 2 7 Underside 2 7 Front with the display open 2 9 AC adaptor 2 12 ...

Page 14: ...2 Using the software 4 3 Using the TOSHIBA Face Recognition 4 4 Note on Use 4 4 Disclaimer 4 4 How to register the Face Recognition Data 4 4 How to Delete the Face Recognition Data 4 5 How to launch the help file 4 6 Windows Logon via TOSHIBA Face Recognition 4 6 Using the microphone 4 7 TOSHIBA Disc Creator 4 7 Wireless communications 4 8 Wireless LAN 4 9 Security 4 10 Bluetooth Stack for Windows...

Page 15: ... using overlay overlay off 5 7 Temporarily changing modes 5 7 Generating ASCII characters 5 7 Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes Power conditions 6 1 Power indicators 6 2 Battery indicator 6 2 Power indicator 6 3 Battery types 6 3 Battery pack 6 3 Real Time Clock battery 6 4 Care and use of the battery pack 6 6 Safety precautions 6 6 Charging the batteries 6 8 Monitoring battery capacity 6 10 Maxi...

Page 16: ...pter 9 Troubleshooting Problem solving process 9 1 Preliminary checklist 9 2 Analyzing the problem 9 2 Hardware and system checklist 9 3 System start up 9 3 Self test 9 4 Power 9 4 Disposing of PC and PC batteries 9 6 Real Time Clock 9 7 Keyboard 9 7 LCD panel 9 8 Hard disk drive 9 8 Recovery Media 9 9 Pointing device 9 9 USB 9 11 USB Sleep and Charge function 9 11 Memory expansion 9 13 Sound syst...

Page 17: ...cations Appendix B Display Controller Appendix C Wireless LAN Appendix D AC Power Cord and Connectors Appendix E TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor Starting the TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor E 2 If a TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor message is displayed E 2 Appendix F Legal Footnotes Glossary Index ...

Page 18: ...nents and accessory devices Then read Getting Started for step by step instructions on setting up your computer If you are an experienced computer user please continue reading the preface to learn how this manual is organized then become acquainted with this manual by browsing through its pages Be sure to look over the Specifications section of the Introduction to learn about features that are unc...

Page 19: ...ng properly The Appendices provide technical information about your computer The Glossary defines general computer terminology and includes a list of acronyms used in the text The Index quickly directs you to the information contained in this manual Conventions This manual uses the following formats to describe identify and highlight terms and operating procedures Abbreviations On first appearance...

Page 20: ...s follows 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 ABC Names of windows or icons or text generated by the computer that appears on its display screen is presented in the type face you see to the left Pay attention A caution informs you that improper use of equip...

Page 21: ...erials for future use Hardware Check to make sure you have all the following items TOSHIBA Satellite T130D T110D Satellite Pro T130D T110D PORTEGE T130D T110D Series Portable Personal Computer Universal AC adaptor and power cord 2 pin plug or 3 pin plug Battery pack installed in the computer Some of the features described in this manual may not function properly if you use an operating system that...

Page 22: ...SHIBA ConfigFree TOSHIBA SD Memory Utilites TOSHIBA Disc Creator TOSHIBA eco Utility Online Manual This manual Other software may be preinstalled dependant on the model purchased Documentation Satellite T130D T110D Satellite Pro T130D T110D PORTEGE T130D T110D Series Personal Computer User Information Guide Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort If any of the items are missing or damaged contac...

Page 23: ...Utility by clicking Start Æ All Programs Æ TOSHIBA Æ Utilities Æ PC Diagnostic Tool Legal Footnote CPU 2 For more information on the CPU please refer to the Legal Footnotes section in Appendix F or click the 2 above Chipset AMD RS780MN Slots 1 2 or 4GB memory modules can be installed in the computer s two memory slots The actual amount of useable system memory will be less than the installed memor...

Page 24: ...ry Main System 3 For more information regarding Memory Main System please refer to the Legal Footnotes section in Appendix F or click the 3 above Battery Pack Your computer is powered by a rechargeable lithium ion battery pack Legal Footnote Battery Life 4 For more information regarding Battery Life please refer to the Legal Footnotes section in Appendix F or click the 4 above RTC Battery The inte...

Page 25: ...d software applications or media content Actual formatted capacity may vary Hard disk Drive This computer is equipped with one of the following hard disk drive HDD types The capacity of each hard disk drive model is different 250GB 320GB 400GB 500GB Please note that part of the hard disk drives overall capacity is reserved as administration space Additional Hard Disk drive sizes may be introduced ...

Page 26: ...ic overlay keys dedicated cursor control overlay keys and and Keys The keyboard is compatible with the IBM enhanced keyboard Refer to Chapter 5 The Keyboard for details Built In Touch Pad A Touch Pad and control buttons in the palm rest enable control of the on screen pointer and scrolling of windows HDMI out port This HDMI out port allows you to connect external display audio devices Provided wit...

Page 27: ...ck enables connection of a three conductor mini jack for monaural microphone input LAN The computer has built in support for Ethernet LAN 10 megabits per second 10BASE T and Fast Ethernet LAN 100 megabits per second 100BASE TX Wireless LAN The Wireless LAN feature is not available on all models Where present it supports the b g n standards but it is compatible with other LAN systems based on Direc...

Page 28: ...N F8 For more information see the Hot keys section in Chapter 5 Legal Footnote Wireless LAN 8 For more information regarding Wireless LAN please refer to the Legal Footnotes section in Appendix F or click the 8 above Bluetooth Some models are equipped with Bluetooth wireless communication function which eliminates the need for cables between electronic devices such as computers and printers and mo...

Page 29: ...ature automatically cuts off power to the hard disc drive when it is not accessed for a specified time Power is restored when the hard disc is accessed This can be specified in the Power Options System Automatic Sleep Mode Hibernation 1 This feature automatically shuts down the system into Sleep Mode or Hibernation Mode when there is no input or hardware access for a specified time This can be spe...

Page 30: ...ction section in Chapter 4 Operating Basics for more details The TOSHIBA HDD Protection function does not guarantee that the hard disk drive will not be damaged Hibernation Mode 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 when you turn on the power again you can continue working right where you left off ...

Page 31: ...ion and allow the functionality of some of the computer s built in hardware devices to be tested TOSHIBA Flash Cards This utility supports the following functions Hot key function TOSHIBA utility launcher function TOSHIBA Components Common Driver TOSHIBA Components Common Driver contains the module required for the utility which TOSHIBA offers TOSHIBA Accessibility The TOSHIBA Accessibility utilit...

Page 32: ...p select the SECURE tab and start the Supervisor password utility To set a user password select the SECURE tab on TOSHIBA Assist then start the User password utility On the Password tab you can register a user password TOSHIBA Disc Creator You can create CD DVDs in several formats including audio CDs that can be played on a standard stereo CD player and data CDs or DVDs to store multimedia and or ...

Page 33: ...ximate accumulated power consumption and approximate accumulated power savings when using eco mode daily weekly and monthly You can track power savings by using eco mode continuously Windows Mobility Center Mobility Center is a utility for accessing several settings quickly in one window A maximum of eight tiles are prepared as the operating system default Two additional tiles are also added to yo...

Page 34: ...Use only PC2 5300 DDR2 667 or its compatible memory modules See your TOSHIBA dealer for details The availability of memory depends on the model you purchased Battery pack An additional battery pack can be purchased from your TOSHIBA dealer Use it as a spare to increase your computer operating time AC Adaptor If you use your computer at more than one site frequently it may be convenient to purchase...

Page 35: ...ed position Front of the computer with display closed Satellite T130D Satellite Pro T130D PORTEGE T130D Legal Footnote Non applicable Icons 1 For more information regarding Non applicable Icons please refer to the Legal Footnotes section in Appendix F or click the 1 above Please handle your computer carefully to avoid scratching or damaging the surface 1 DC IN LED 2 Power LED 3 Battery LED 4 Disk ...

Page 36: ...n indicates a full charge amber indicates that the battery is charging and flashing Amber indicates a low battery charge Refer to Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes Disk LED The Disk LED glows green whenever the computer is accessing the built in hard disk drive Bridge media slot LED The Bridge media slot LED glows green when the computer is accessing the Bridge media slot Wireless communication L...

Page 37: ...lay as cursor keys Numeric Lock When the Numeric Lock indicator glows green you can use the dark gray labelled keys on the keypad overlay for numeric input 1 2 3 4 5 1 Security Lock 2 External Monitor Port 3 Cooling Vents 4 HDMI out port 5 Universal Serial Bus USB 2 0 port 1 2 3 4 5 1 Security Lock 2 External Monitor Port 3 Cooling Vents 4 Bridge Media Slot 5 HDMI out port 6 Universal Serial Bus U...

Page 38: ...e HDMI cable and re plug it in please wait at least 5 seconds before you replug the HDMI cable again When you connect a television or external monitor to the HDMI port and you connect the television external monitor or external sound device to another port When you change the display output or Unplug re plug the HDMI cable The sound output device and the display output device maybe changed automat...

Page 39: ...Jack 4 Universal Serial Bus USB 2 0 ports 5 LAN Jack 6 DC IN 19V Jack 1 2 3 5 6 4 1 Headphone Jack 2 Microphone Jack 3 Universal Serial Bus USB 2 0 ports 4 LAN Jack 5 DC IN 19V Jack 1 2 5 4 3 Bridge Media Slot Supports SD SDHC memory card Memory Stick PRO PRO Duo xD Picture Card and MultiMediaCard Keep foreign metal objects such as screws staples and paper clips out of the Bridge media slot Foreig...

Page 40: ...etal objects can create a short circuit which can cause damage and fire possibly resulting in serious injury LAN Jack This jack lets you connect to a LAN The adaptor has built in support for Ethernet LAN 10 megabits per second 10BASE T and Fast Ethernet LAN 100 megabits per second 100BASE TX Refer to Chapter 4 Operating Basics for details Do not connect any cable other than a LAN cable to the LAN ...

Page 41: ...r Satellite T110D Satellite Pro T110D PORTEGE T110D Underside The following figure shows the underside of the computer You should ensure that the display is closed before the computer is turned over to avoid causing any damage The underside of the computer Satellite T130D Satellite Pro T130D PORTEGE T130D 1 Memory Module Cover 2 Battery Lock 3 Battery Pack 4 Battery Release Latch 5 Speakers 1 2 3 ...

Page 42: ...evices Battery Lock Slide this lock to prepare the battery pack for removal Battery Pack The battery pack powers the computer when the AC adaptor is not connected For detailed information on the battery pack refer to Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes Battery Release Latch Slide and hold this latch to release the battery pack for removal For detailed information on removing the battery pack refer ...

Page 43: ...ft the front of the display Position the display at a comfortable viewing angle The front of the computer with the display open Satellite T130D Satellite Pro T130D PORTEGE T130D 1 5 7 6 1 Display Screen 2 Web Camera LED 3 Web Camera Lens 4 Built in microphone 5 Power Button 6 Touch Pad 7 Touch Pad control Buttons 8 Wireless LAN Wireless WAN Antennas Not shown 9 LCD Sensor switch Not Shown 9 4 2 3 ...

Page 44: ... 4 2 3 8 Display Screen The LCD displays high contrast text and graphics Refer to Appendix B Display Controller When the computer operates on the AC adaptor the display screen s image will be somewhat brighter than when it operates on battery power The lower brightness level is intended to save battery power Web Camera LED The Web Camera LED glows when the Web Camera is operating Web Camera Take y...

Page 45: ...access it click Start J Control Panel J System and Security J Power Options Do not put any magnetic objects close to this switch as they may cause the computer to automatically enter Hibernation Mode and shut down even if the Panel Power Off feature is disabled Touch Pad A Touch Pad located in the centre of the palm rest is used to control the on screen pointer Touch Pad Control Buttons These let ...

Page 46: ... be bundled with the computer Do not use a 3 pin to 2 pin conversion plug The supplied power cord conforms to safety rules and regulations in the region the product is bought and should not be used outside of this region In order to use the adaptor computer in other regions you should please buy a power cord that conforms to the safety rules and regulations in that particular region Always use the...

Page 47: ...ows 7 setup Turning off the power Restarting the computer System Recovery Options Create Optical Recovery Media Restoring the preinstalled Software from the Recovery HDD Restoring the Preinstalled Software from Recovery Media Be sure also to read the Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort This guide which is included with the computer explains product liability All users should be sure to read ...

Page 48: ...at comply with the legal voltage and frequency specifications and requirements in the country of use Failure to do so could result in a fire or electric shock possibly resulting in serious injury The supplied power cord conforms to safety rules and regulations in the region from which the product is purchased and should not be used outside this region For use in other regions please buy power cord...

Page 49: ...AC adaptor s DC output plug to the DC IN 19V jack on the right side 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 Either a 2 pin or 3 pin adaptor cord will be included with the computer depending on the model ...

Page 50: ...wn the palm rest with one hand so that the main body of the computer is not raised slowly lift the display panel this will allow the angle of the display panel to be adjusted to provide optimum clarity Opening the display Use reasonable care when opening and closing the display panel Opening it vigorously or slamming it shut could damage the computer ...

Page 51: ...on the display panel Do not lift the computer by the display panel Do not close the display panel with pens or any other objects left in between the display panel and the keyboard When opening or closing the display panel place one hand on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other hand to slowly open or close the display panel Do not use excessive force when opening or closing ...

Page 52: ...etup The Windows 7 Startup Screen will be the first screen displayed when you turn on the power Follow the on screen instructions on each screen in order to properly install the operating system When it is displayed be sure to read the Software License Terms carefully ...

Page 53: ...k disc is being accessed you can lose data or damage the disk Never turn off the power while an application is running Doing so could cause loss of data Never turn off the power disconnect an external storage device or remove storage media during data read write Doing so can cause data loss Do not turn the computer or devices back on immediately Wait a moment to let all capacitors fully discharge ...

Page 54: ... continue where you left when you shut down the computer When the AC adaptor is connected the computer will go into Sleep Mode according to the settings in the Power Options To restore operation from Sleep Mode press the power button or press any key The latter action works only if Wake up on Keyboard is enabled in HW Setup If the computer automatically enters Sleep Mode while a network applicatio...

Page 55: ... when the computer receives no input or hardware access for the duration set by the System hibernate feature You can use the panel power off feature Starting Hibernation Mode To enter Hibernation Mode follow the steps below Click click arrow button and select Hibernate from the menu When the computer is shut down in Sleep Mode the power indicator flashes Amber If you are operating the computer on ...

Page 56: ...ring this time the disk indicator will light After you turn off the computer and memory is saved to the hard disk turn off the power to any peripheral devices Restarting the computer Certain conditions require that you reset the system For example if You change certain computer settings An error occurs and the computer does not respond to your keyboard commands There are three ways to reset the co...

Page 57: ... content The System Recovery Options can also be run manually to repair problems The procedure is as follows Follow the instructions shown on the onscreen menu 1 Turn off the computer 2 Turn on the power then press the F8 key intermittently 3 The Advanced Boot Options menu will be displayed Use the arrow keys to select Repair Your Computer and press ENTER 4 Follow the on screen instructions The Sy...

Page 58: ...t the AC adaptor when you create Recovery Media Be sure to close all other software programs except the Recovery Media Creator Do not run software such as screen savers which can put a heavy load on the CPU Operate the computer at full power Do not use power saving features Do not write to the disc when the anti virus software is running Wait for it to finish then disable virus detection programs ...

Page 59: ...ed In addition if you use a third party partitioning program to reconfigure partitions on your hard disk it may become impossible to re setup your computer 1 Turn off your computer 2 Hold down the 0 zero key on the keyboard and turn on your computer When TOSHIBA Leading Innovation appears release the 0 zero key on the keyboard 3 A menu appears Follow the on screen instructions You can not use Syst...

Page 60: ...the F12 key and turn on the power When TOSHIBA Leading Innovation appears release the F12 key 3 Use the upper or lower cursor key to select the CD DVD in the display menu For details refer to the Boot Priority section in Chapter 7 HW Setup 4 A menu appears Follow the on screen instructions When you reinstall the Windows operating system the hard disk will be reformatted and all data will be lost W...

Page 61: ... 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 keyboard are used like the buttons on a mouse pointer Press the left button to select a menu item or to manipulate text or graphics designated by the pointer Press the right button to display a menu or other function depending on the software you are using 1 Touc...

Page 62: ...n against the Touch Pad The Touch Pad could be damaged Click Tap the Touch Pad once Double click Tap the Touch Pad twice Drag and drop 1 Hold down the left control button and move the cursor to drag the item you want to move 2 Lift your finger to drop the item where you want it Scroll Vertical Move your finger up or down the right edge of the Touch Pad Horizontal Move your finger left or right alo...

Page 63: ...One more to close Preview Area Video Recording Click to start recording One more to stop recording and see preview of the video in preview area Capture Still Images Click to capture a still image and see a preview of the captured image in preview area Camera Resolution Choose resolution for Preview Capture and Record Capture Settings Open Capture Settings dialog box Chooses from the Basic tab to s...

Page 64: ...ion of a registrant fails repeatedly refer to your computer documentation to learn ways to improve recognition performance Disclaimer TOSHIBA does not guarantee that the face recognition utility technology will be completely secure or error free TOSHIBA does not guarantee that the face recognition utility will accurately screen out unauthorized users at all times TOSHOBA is not liable for any fail...

Page 65: ...ucceeds below message will be displayed on the screen Click the Next button to perform the verification test 9 Perform the verification test Face the screen as you do when you register If verification fails click the Back button and re register Please refer to step 8 from step 6 10 If verification is successful click the Next button and register an account 11 Register the account Fill in the accou...

Page 66: ...board or mouse 1 1 Mode Login screen This mode is essentially the same as 1 N mode but the Select Account screen will appear before the Display Captured Image screen and you will need to select the user account to be authenticated in order to start the authentication process 1 N Mode Login screen 1 Turn on the computer 2 The Select Tiles screen will be displayed 3 Select Start face recognition 4 P...

Page 67: ... picked up in the microphone and amplified back to the speaker which amplifies it again to the microphone This feedback occurs repeatedly and causes a very loud high pitched noise It is a common phenomenon that occurs in any sound system when the microphone input is output to the speaker throughput and the speaker volume is too loud or too close to the microphone You can control throughput by adju...

Page 68: ...TOSHIBA Disc Creator does not support recording to DVD RAM discs To record to a DVD RAM use Explorer or other 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 RW DVD R or DVD RW be sure to ...

Page 69: ... serious injury Follow the instruction of your medical device when using any Wi Fi or Bluetooth functionality Always turn off Wi Fi or Bluetooth functionality if the computer is near automatic control equipment or appliances such as automatic doors or fire detectors Radio waves can cause malfunction of such equipment possibly resulting in serious injury It may not be possible to make a network con...

Page 70: ...e Regarding FAX application software there are some software that you cannot use on this Bluetooth Stack 2 Multi User On Windows 7 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 supp...

Page 71: ...t disconnect to a LAN LAN cable types If you are using Fast Ethernet LAN 100 megabits per second 100BASE TX be sure to connect with a CAT5 cable or higher You cannot use a CAT3 cable If you are using Ethernet LAN 10 megabits per second 10BASE T you can connect with a CAT3 or higher cable Set the Wireless LAN function to off in airplanes and hospitals Check the indicator It will stop glowing when t...

Page 72: ...e follow the steps below 1 Pinch the lever on the connector in the computer s LAN jack and pull out the connector 2 Disconnect the cable from the LAN hub in the same manner Check with your LAN administrator before disconnecting from the hub USB Sleep and Charge function Your computer can supply USB bus power DC5V to the USB port even when the power of the computer is turned OFF Power OFF includes ...

Page 73: ...ompatible ports even when the power of the computer is turned OFF USB bus power DC5V is similarly supplied to the external devices which are connected to the compatible ports However some external devices cannot be charged solely by supplying USB bus power DC5V As for the specifications of the external devices please contact the device manufacturer or check the specifications of the external devic...

Page 74: ... falls below the setting the USB Sleep and Charge function will be stopped Unchecking the Enable under Battery Mode check box sets the utility to only charge when the AC adaptor is connected Cleaning the computer To help ensure long trouble free operation keep the computer free of dust and use care with liquids around the computer Be careful not to spill liquids into the computer If the computer d...

Page 75: ...lso be careful not to subject the computer to impact Failure to follow this instruction could result in damage to computer computer failure or loss of data Use the carrying case when transporting the computer When carrying your computer be sure to hold it securely so that it does not fall or hit anything Do not carry your computer by holding protruded portions Using the Hard Disk Drive HDD Protect...

Page 76: ...used in a mobile environment or in other unstable conditions setting the detection level to 3 could result in frequent execution of TOSHIBA HDD Protection which will slow Hard Disk Drive reading and writing Set a lower detection level when the speed of Hard Disk Drive reading and writing is a priority Different detection levels can be set depending on whether the computer is used as handheld or mo...

Page 77: ...ion level to the maximum for 10 seconds TOSHIBA HDD Protection Message Specify whether to display a message when TOSHIBA HDD Protection is active This 3D object virtually represents the Computer s internal Hard Disk Drive This representation may vary from the actual number of disks disk rotation head movement part size shape and direction This feature may use a large amount of CPU and memory on so...

Page 78: ...ear on the screen There are some differences however between using a typewriter and using a computer keyboard Letters and numbers produced in computer text vary in width Spaces which are created by a space character may also vary depending on line justification and other factors The lowercase l el and the number 1 one are not interchangeable on computers as they are on a typewriter The uppercase O...

Page 79: ...key combinations that enable disable or configure specific features Emulating keys on enhanced keyboard A 104 key enhanced keyboard layout The keyboard is designed to provide all the features of the 104 key enhanced keyboard shown in figure above The 104 105 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 S...

Page 80: ...th settings is off Press FN F12 to lock the cursor on a specific line The power on default is off Hot keys Mute Turns the volume on and off Lock Enters Lock computer mode To restore your desktop you need to log on again Power plan Displays the power save modes and lets you change the power settings Sleep This hot key switches the system to Sleep Mode Hibernate This hot key switches the system to H...

Page 81: ...the Key Pad function Number Lock Enables or disables the Number Lock function Scroll Lock Enables or disables the Scroll Lock function Zoom Changes the display resolution TOSHIBA Zooming Utility reduce Reduces the icon size on the desktop or the font size within one of the supported application windows If no wireless communication device is installed no dialog box will appear This hot key is avail...

Page 82: ...lity Utility to make the FN key sticky that is you can press it once release it and then press an F number key To start the TOSHIBA Accessibility Utility click start point to All Programs point to TOSHIBA point to Utilities and click Accessibility Windows special keys The keyboard provides two keys that have special functions in Windows Windows Start Button activates the Start menu and the other t...

Page 83: ...key enhanced keyboard described previously Turning on the overlays Arrow Mode To turn on Arrow Mode press FN F10 the Arrow Mode indicator lights and you are able to access cursor and page control functions by using the keys You are able to press FN F10 again to turn off this overlay function Numeric Mode To turn on Numeric Mode press FN F11 the Numeric Mode indicator lights and you are able to acc...

Page 84: ...s you can use the overlay for numeric entry while if the Arrow Mode indicator lights you can use the overlay for cursor and page control function 3 Release FN key to return to normal keyboard operation Temporarily changing modes If the computer is in Numeric Mode you can switch temporarily to Arrow Mode by pressing a SHIFT key while if it is in Arrow Mode you can switch temporarily to Numeric Mode...

Page 85: ... s operating capability and battery charge status are affected by the power conditions whether an AC adaptor is connected whether a battery is installed and what the charge level is for the battery Table Power conditions Power on Power off no operation Universal AC adaptor connected Battery fully charged Operates LED Battery green LED Battery green Battery partially charged or no charge Operates C...

Page 86: ... LED Battery flashes amber Battery charge is exhausted Computer shuts down No Battery installed Cannot operate LED Battery off Table Power conditions Power on Power off no operation Flashing amber The battery charge is low The AC adaptor must be connected to recharge the battery Amber Indicates the AC adaptor is connected and charging the battery Green Indicates the AC adaptor is connected and the...

Page 87: ...ing supplied to the computer and the computer is turned on Blinking amber Indicates power is being supplied to the computer while the computer is in Sleep Mode The indicator turns on for two seconds and off for two seconds No light Under any other conditions the indicator does not light The battery pack is a lithium ion battery which can explode if not properly replaced used handled or disposed of...

Page 88: ...m loses this data and the real time clock and calendar stop working The charge in the RTC battery is getting low or has been exhausted You will need to set the date and time within the BIOS setup using the following steps 1 Press F2 key when booting up the computer the BIOS setup screen will be displayed 2 Set the date in System Date 3 Set the time in System Time 4 Press F10 key Confirmation messa...

Page 89: ...Press ENTER key BIOS setup will terminate and the computer will be rebooted After configuring the date and time it is recommended that you switch the computer on and then leave it in this state so that the Real Time Clock battery can be charged ...

Page 90: ...ck will overheat and ignite Leakage of caustic alkaline solution or other electrolytic substances will cause fire or injury possibly resulting in death or serious injury 3 Never short circuit the battery pack by contacting the terminals with a metal object A short circuit can cause fire or otherwise damage the battery pack and possibly cause injury To avoid accidental short circuit always wrap the...

Page 91: ... checked by a TOSHIBA service provider It might generate smoke or fire or the battery pack might rupture 3 Make sure 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 4 Keep the battery pack out of reach of infants and children It can cause injury Caution 1 Never con...

Page 92: ... charged avoid 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 amber indicating that only a few minutes of battery power remain If you continue to use the computer while the Batt...

Page 93: ...y has completely discharged and been left in the computer for a long time A cool battery is 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 Plug in the AC adaptor 3 Charge the battery until the Battery indicator glows green Repeat these steps two or three times u...

Page 94: ... the battery supplies power Enabling Sleep Mode conserves battery power if you are frequently turning the computer off and on Where you store your programs and data Closing the display when you are not using the keyboard saves power Operating time decreases at low temperatures The condition of the battery terminals Make sure the battery terminals stay clean by wiping them with a clean dry cloth be...

Page 95: ...east five minutes of operating time continue operating until the battery pack is fully discharged If the Battery indicator flashes or there is some other warning to indicate a low battery go to step 4 4 Connect the AC adaptor to the computer and the power cord to a power outlet The Battery indicator should glow amber to indicate that the battery pack is being charged If the Battery indicator does ...

Page 96: ...e battery pack and begins with the removal process which is detailed through the following steps When handling battery packs do not short circuit the terminals Also do not drop hit or otherwise apply impact do not scratch or break the casing and do not twist or bend the battery pack Do not remove the battery pack while the computer is in Sleep Mode Data is stored in RAM so if the computer loses po...

Page 97: ...the Power indicator is off 3 Remove all cables connected to the computer 4 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down 5 Slide and hold the battery release latch to free the battery pack after moving the battery lock into its unlock position then slide the battery pack out of the computer Releasing the battery pack 1 2 3 1 Battery Lock 2 Battery 3 Battery Release Latch ...

Page 98: ...lithium ion battery which can explode if not properly replaced used handled or disposed of Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations Use only batteries recommended by TOSHIBA as replacements Do not touch the latch while holding the computer Or you may get injured by the dropped battery by unintentional release of the latch 1 2 3 Enter Password At this point the hotkeys ...

Page 99: ... 5 The Keyboard for details Panel power off on You can set up your computer so that power turns off automatically when you close the display panel When you open the panel power turns on in Sleep 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 Sleep Mode or Hibernation Mode in...

Page 100: ...e HW Setup window contains the following tabs General Password Display Boot Priority Keyboard USB and LAN There are also these three buttons General This window displays the BIOS version and contains two buttons Setup This field displays BIOS Version and date OK Accepts your changes and closes the HW Setup window Cancel Closes the window without accepting your changes Apply Accepts all your change...

Page 101: ...only available on Standard VGA mode and not available on Windows Desktop Boot Priority Boot Priority Options This tab allows you to select the priority for booting the computer To select the boot drive you want follow the steps below 1 Boot up your computer and press F12 to enter the boot menu 2 The boot select screen will be displayed HDD LAN FDD CD DVD etc 3 Use the upper lower cursor keys to hi...

Page 102: ...rom shutdown when it receives a wake up packet Magic packet from the LAN The Wake up on LAN from Sleep Mode or Hibernation Mode function is dependent on the setting of OS The setting in HW Setup does not affect the setting of OS Built in LAN This feature enables or disables the Built in LAN Enabled Enables the Wake up on Keyboard function Disabled Disables the Wake up on Keyboard function Default ...

Page 103: ...7 4 User s Manual HW Setup To access BIOS setup menu press F2 when booting up the computer ...

Page 104: ...ing devices which are available from your TOSHIBA dealer Cards memory Secure Digital SD Card SD memory card SDHC memory card miniSD Card microSD Card Memory Stick Memory Stick Memory Stick PRO Memory Stick PRO Duo xD Picture Card MultiMediaCard Additional memory module Power devices Additional battery pack Additional AC adaptor Peripheral devices External monitor Other Security lock ...

Page 105: ...itry Do not format a memory card with Windows as it might result in that card not being able to be used with some peripheral devices Please note that an adaptor is required to use miniSD microSD Card Please note that an adaptor is required to use Memory Stick PRO Duo The card is designed so that it can be inserted only one way Do not try to force the card into the slot For more details on using me...

Page 106: ...ite Pro T130D PORTEGE T130D Inserting a memory card Satellite T110D Satellite Pro T110D PORTEGE T110D Be sure the memory card is oriented properly before you insert it If Windows fails to read the card remove it then re insert it The bridge media slot only accepts one type of card at a time Do not attempt to install more than one card as you risk damaging either the cards themselves or the compute...

Page 107: ...he Stop button A confirmation dialog may appear depending on how the device is registered with the system if so confirm that you want to remove the device 3 Gently press the memory card inside the socket to eject it 4 Grasp the card and remove it Removing a memory card Satellite T130D Satellite Pro T130D PORTEGE T130D Removing a memory card Satellite T110D Satellite Pro T110D PORTEGE T110D ...

Page 108: ...After using a memory card return it to its case 8 Do not touch the metal part or expose it to liquids or let it get dirty Make sure the memory card indicator is out before you remove the card or turn off the computer s power If you remove the card or turn off the power while the computer is accessing the card you may lose data or damage the card Do not remove the card while the computer is in Slee...

Page 109: ...roved by TOSHIBA Do not try to install or remove a memory module under the following conditions You can damage the computer and the module Also data will be lost a The computer is turned on b The computer was shut down using the Sleep Mode or Hibernation Mode When incorrect memory is inserted please refer to Memory expansion section in Chapter 9 Troubleshooting for details Expansion memory is a pr...

Page 110: ...re a firm connection 7 Push the module down so it lies flat Latches on either side will click into place to secure the module Installing the memory module 1 Memory Module Cover 1 Do not touch the connectors on the memory module or on the computer Debris on the connectors may cause memory access problems Slot A is reserved for main memory Use slot B for expanded memory If only one card is installed...

Page 111: ...ter upside down and remove the battery and the screws securing the memory module cover 3 Slide your fingernail or a thin object under the cover and lift it off 4 Lift one side of the insulator and push the latches to the outside to release the module A spring will force one end of the module up 5 Grasp the module by the sides and pull it out If you use the computer for a long time the memory modul...

Page 112: ...th additional battery packs If you re away from an AC power source and your battery runs low you can replace it with a freshly charged battery Refer to Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes Additional 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 ...

Page 113: ...u used last time to shut down your PC if the display device exists when you turn on the power To change the display settings press FN F5 If you disconnect the monitor before you turn the computer off be sure to press FN F5 to switch to the internal display Refer to Chapter 5 The Keyboard for details on using hot keys to change the display setting Security lock Security locks enable you to anchor y...

Page 114: ...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 115: ...p 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 hard disk drive optical media drive display Each device produces different symptoms Is the operating system configuration set properly Check the configuration opt...

Page 116: ...he software If an error message appears while you are using a software package check the software documentation These documents usually include a problem solving section or a summary of error messages Next check any error messages in the operating system documentation Hardware If you cannot find a software problem check your hardware First run through the items in the preliminary checklist above I...

Page 117: ...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 of other power resources including an intelligent power supply and a Real Time Clock battery These resources are interrelated and any one could affect apparent power problems This section provides checklists...

Page 118: ...If the cord is frayed or damaged replace it If the terminals are soiled wipe them with cotton or a clean cloth If the AC adaptor still does not power the computer contact your dealer Problem Procedure Battery doesn t power the computer The battery may be discharged Connect the AC adaptor to charge the battery Battery doesn t charge when the AC adaptor is attached Battery indicator does not glow am...

Page 119: ...emove 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 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 ...

Page 120: ...m Procedure The BIOS setting and system date time are lost Charge in the RTC battery is exhausted or getting low You will need to set the date and time in the BIOS setup screen using the following procedure 1 Press F2 key BIOS setup will boot up 2 Set the date in System Date 3 Set the time in System Time 4 Press F10 key Confirmation message will appear 5 Press ENTER key BIOS setup will terminate a...

Page 121: ...ery mode using the internal LCD display only The power and performance settings can be adjusted in the Catalyst Control Center To access this utility go to Click Start J All Programs J Catalyst Control Center J CCC Advanced J Enable Vari Bright If you want to improve the picture quality under the conditions mentioned above adjust the setting towards Maximum Quality or disable this feature Problem ...

Page 122: ...se it to restore the recovery partition Simply follow the instructions in Restoring the preinstall software from your creating Recovery Media section in this manual You will be directed to select Restore Original Factory Image from the drop down menu If you have not created Recovery Media please contact TOSHIBA support for assistance Problem Procedure On screen pointer does not respond to Pad oper...

Page 123: ...ouse Properties window click the Device setting tab or Advanced tab 3 Adjust the touch sensitivity under these tabs Problem Procedure On screen pointer does not respond to mouse operation The system might be busy If the pointer is shaped as an hourglass wait for it to resume its normal shape and try again to move it Make sure the mouse is properly connected to the USB port Double clicking does not...

Page 124: ...puter and the USB device Make sure the USB device drivers are properly installed Refer to your Windows 7 documentation for information on checking the drivers If problems persist contact your dealer Problem Procedure I cannot use the USB Sleep and Charge function The setting of USB Sleep and Charge function may be disabled Check the USB Sleep and Charge check box to enable this function in the TOS...

Page 125: ...p and Charge Utility External devices connected to the compatible ports do not work Some external devices may not work when connected to a compatible port when the USB Sleep and Charge function is enabled in the TOSHIBA USB Sleep and Charge Utility Reconnect the external device after turning ON the computer If the external device still does not work connect the device to an USB port that does not ...

Page 126: ... module has been installed follow the steps below 1 Turn off the power 2 Disconnect the AC adaptor and all peripheral devices 3 Remove the battery pack 4 Remove the memory module 5 Replace the battery pack and or connect the AC adaptor 6 Turn on the power If problems persist contact your dealer Problem Procedure No sound is heard Check the software volume settings Make sure the headphone connectio...

Page 127: ...or Press hot keys FN F5 to change the display priority and make sure it is not set for the internal display Display error occurs Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is attached firmly 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 If problems persis...

Page 128: ...pport If you require any additional help using your computer or if you are having problems operating the computer you may need to contact TOSHIBA for additional technical assistance Problem Procedure Cannot access Bluetooth device Make sure the computer s wireless communication service is turned on Make sure the Bluetooth Manager is running and the power to the Bluetooth device is turned on Make s...

Page 129: ...ated write to TOSHIBA at the nearest location listed on the below Outside of Europe In Europe Australia TOSHIBA Australia Pty Ltd Information Systems Division Building C 12 24 Talavera Rd North Ryde 2113 NSW Australia Germany Austria TOSHIBA Europe I E GmbH Geschäftsbereich Deutschland Österreich Hammfelddamm8 D 41460 Neuss Germany Canada TOSHIBA of Canada Ltd 191 McNabb Street Markham Ontario L3R...

Page 130: ...OSHIBA Information Systems U K Ltd TOSHIBA Court Weybridge Business Park Addlestone Road Weybridge Surrey KT15 2UL India TOSHIBA India Pvt Ltd PC Division 6th Floor DR Gopal Das Bhawan Barakhamba Road Delhi 110001 India The Rest of Europe TOSHIBA Europe I E GmbH Geschäftsbereich Deutschland Österreich Hammfelddamm 8 D 41460 Neuss Germany Outside of Europe In Europe ...

Page 131: ...vironmental Requirements Power Requirements Operating Non operating Ambient temperature 5 C to 35 C 20 C to 60 C Thermal gradient 15 C per hour maximum 20 C per hour maximum Relative humidity non condensing 20 to 80 10 to 90 Altitude from sea level 0 to 3 000 meters 60 to 10 000 meters AC adaptor 100 240 volts AC 50 or 60 hertz cycles per second Computer 19 VDC 3 42 amperes ...

Page 132: ...M colors Depends on the model you purchased The display controller also controls the video mode 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 VGA modes the most widely used indust...

Page 133: ...ss Mini Card Compatibility IEEE 802 11 Standard Revision b g and n for Wireless LANs Wi Fi Wireless Fidelity 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 Acknowledgement ACK The Wireless LAN feature is not available on all models ...

Page 134: ...odule The range of the wireless signal is related to the transmit rate of the wireless communication Communications at a lower transmission rate may travel larger distances The range of your wireless 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 path of the radio that may either absorb or ref...

Page 135: ...the channel configuration is managed as follows For wireless clients that operate in a Wireless LAN Infrastructure the Wireless LAN card will automatically start operation at the channel identified by the Wireless LAN Access Point When roaming between different access points the station can dynamically switch to another channel if required In a Wireless LAN Access Point the Wireless LAN card will ...

Page 136: ...ecifications Certification agencies Europe Length Minimum 1 7 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 Austria OVE Italy IMQ Belgium CEBEC The Netherlands KEMA Denmark DEMKO Norway NEMKO Finland FIM...

Page 137: ...P 250 V or 1 15P 125 V 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 USA Australia Europe United Kingdom Canada China UL approved BS approved AS approved Approved by the appropriate agency CSA approved CCC approved ...

Page 138: ...drive Solid State drive Optical Disc drive operating system and software information e g OS version OS install date Direct X version Internet Explorer version installed update program and driver lists The stored data uses a very small portion of the total hard disk capacity approximately 10MB or less per year This information is used to identify and provide a notification of system conditions whic...

Page 139: ...alth Monitor Software Notice Acceptance screen Please carefully read the information displayed Selecting ACCEPT and clicking OK will enable the program By enabling the TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor software you agree with these terms and conditions and to the use and sharing of the collected information Once the program is enabled the TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor screen is displayed and the program will ...

Page 140: ...l may not have all the features and specifications corresponding to all of the icons or switches shown on the computer chassis CPU 2 Central Processing Unit CPU Performance Legal Footnotes CPU performance in your computer product may vary from specifications under the following conditions use of certain external peripheral products use of battery power instead of AC power use of certain multimedia...

Page 141: ... support section in Chapter 9 Troubleshooting for more information 64 Bit Computing 64 bit processors are designed to take advantage of 32 and 64 bit computing 64 bit computing requires that the following hardware and software requirements are met 64 bit Operating System 64 bit CPU Chipset and BIOS Basic Input Output System 64 bit Device drivers 64 bit applications Certain device drivers and or ap...

Page 142: ...B 230 1 073 741 824 bytes and therefore shows less storage capacity Available storage capacity will also be less if the product includes one or more pre installed operating systems such as Microsoft Windows and or pre installed software applications or media content Actual formatted capacity may vary LCD 6 Over a period of time and depending on the usage of the computer the brightness of the LCD s...

Page 143: ...nfigurations The actual transmission speed will be lower than the theoretical maximum speed Copy Protection Applicable copy protection standards included in certain media may prevent or limit recording or viewing of the media Images All images are simulated for purposes of illustration USB Sleep and Charge The USB Sleep and Charge function may not work with certain external devices even if they ar...

Page 144: ...e CMOS complementary metal oxide semiconductor CPU central processing unit CRT cathode ray tube DC direct current DDC display data channel DDR double data rate DIMM dual inline memory module DVD digital versatile disc DVD R Digital Versatile Disc Recordable DVD RAM Digital Versatile Disc Random Access Memory DVD R Dual Layer Digital Versatile Disc Recordable Dual Layer DVD ROM Digital Versatile Di...

Page 145: ...ess memory SLI Scalable Link Interface SO DIMM small outline dual in line memory module SSD Solid state drive TFT thin film transistor USB Universal Serial Bus UXGA ultra extended graphics array VGA video graphics array WAN wide area network WSXGA wide super extended graphics array WSXGA wide super extended graphics array plus WUXGA Wide Ultra Extended Graphics Array WXGA wide extended graphics ar...

Page 146: ...he binary number 101 has a value of 5 See also ASCII BIOS Basic Input Output System The firmware that controls data flow within the computer See also firmware bit Derived from binary digit the basic unit of information used by the computer It is either zero or one Eight bits is one byte See also byte Bluetooth A short range radio technology designed to simplify wireless communication among compute...

Page 147: ...mous with byte chassis The frame containing the computer chip A small semiconductor containing computer logic and circuitry for processing memory input output functions and controlling other chips Click To press and release the pointing device s primary button without moving the pointing device In the Windows operating system this refers to the pointing device s left button unless otherwise stated...

Page 148: ...trieve data bits A data communications parameter controlling the number of bits binary digits used to make up a byte If data bits 7 the computer can generate 128 unique characters If data bits 8 the computer can generate 256 unique characters DC Direct Current Electric current that flows in one direction This type of power is usually supplied by batteries default The parameter value automatically ...

Page 149: ...Read Only Memory is a high capacity high performance disc suitable for play back of video and other high density files The DVD ROM drive uses a laser to read data from the disc DVD RW RW RW A Digital Versatile Disc ReWritable disc can be rewritten many times E echo To send back a reflection of the transmitted data to the sending device You can display the information on the screen or output it to ...

Page 150: ...A unit of data storage equal to 1024 megabytes See also megabyte graphics Drawings pictures or other images such as charts or graphs to present information H hard disk A storage device composed of a rigid platter or platters that can be magnetically coded with data Hard disks hold much more information than diskettes and are used for long term storage of programs and data The primary or only hard ...

Page 151: ... to acceptance and transfer of data to and from a computer I O devices Equipment used to communicate with the computer and transfer data to and from it 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 keyboard An input device containing switches that are activated by manually pressing marked keys Each keystrok...

Page 152: ...ion for example the Boot Mode Sleep Mode or the Hibernation Mode modem Derived from modulator demodulator a device that converts modulates digital data for transmission over 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 ...

Page 153: ...alues integers both of which are either on or off odd or even 0 or 1 2 In serial communications an error detection bit that is added to a group 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 and supervisor PC car...

Page 154: ...mory See also memory Compare ROM resolution A measure of the sharpness of the images that can be produced by a printer or displayed on a screen For a printer resolution is expressed in dots per inch dpi For a screen it is expressed as the number of pixels available horizontally and vertically restart Resetting a computer without turning it off also called warm boot soft reset or reboot See also bo...

Page 155: ...d to start the computer Any diskette can be formatted as a system disk A system disk is also called a bootable disk boot disk or a startup disk Compare non 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 thi...

Page 156: ...plication document or dialog box Often used to mean a Microsoft Windows window Wireless LAN Local Area Network LAN through wireless communication Wireless WAN Wide Area Network WAN through wireless communication write protection A method for protecting a floppy diskette from accidental erasure ...

Page 157: ...automatic power off 1 9 brightness decreases 5 4 brightness increases 5 4 controller 1 6 opening 3 4 Display controller B 1 E Equipment checklist 1 1 External monitor 8 10 F Fn Esc sound mute 5 3 Fn F1 instant security 5 3 Fn F2 power save mode 5 3 Fn F3 Sleep Mode 5 3 Fn F4 hibernation 5 3 Fn F5 display selection 5 3 Fn F6 Display Brightness decreases 5 4 Fn F7 Display Brightness in creases 5 4 F...

Page 158: ...tions 6 1 hibernation mode 3 9 indicator 6 3 panel power on off 1 9 6 15 shut Down mode Boot mode 3 7 Sleep Mode 3 7 system Auto Off 6 15 turning off 3 7 Power up modes 6 15 Problems AC power 9 5 analyzing 9 2 Battery 9 5 Hard disk drive 9 8 Hardware and system checklist 9 3 Keyboard 9 7 LAN 9 14 LCD panel 9 8 Memory expansion 9 13 Monitor 9 13 overheating power down 9 4 Pointing device 9 9 Power ...

Page 159: ...stem 1 7 headphone jack 1 7 microphone jack 1 7 mute hot keys 5 3 T TOSHIBA ConfigFree 1 12 TOSHIBA Disc Creator 1 12 Touch Pad 1 6 using 4 1 U USB 1 6 V Video modes B 1 Video RAM 1 4 W Wireless communication switch 4 10 indicator 4 11 Wireless LAN 1 7 using 4 9 ...