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    User’s Manual M70[...]

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    ii User ’s Manual Cop yright © 2005 by TOSHIBA Corporation. All ri ghts reserved. Under copyright law , this manual cannot be reproduced in any form witho ut the prior written permission of TOSHIBA. No patent liab ility is assumed, with respect to the use of the informa tion cont ained herei n. M70 Portable Personal Comp uter User’s Manual Fir[...]

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    User ’s Manual iii T ruSurrou nd XT , WOW XT , SRS and symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc. T ruSurrou nd XT , WOW XT , T ruBass, SRS 3D and FOCUS tech nologies are incorporated under license from SRS Labs, In c. Other trademarks and registered trad emarks not listed above may be used in this manual. Macrovision License of Notice This product [...]

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    iv User ’s Manual ■ Before you connect the computer to a power source, ensure that the voltage rating of the AC adapter ma tches that of t he available pow er source. 1 15 V/60Hz in most of North and South America and some F ar Eastern countries such as T aiwan. 100 V/50Hz in eastern Japan and 100 V/60Hz in weste rn Japan. 230 V/50 Hz in most o[...]

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    User ’s Manual v ■ Do not use this product near water , for example, near a ba thtub, washing bowl, kitchen sink or laun dry tub, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool. ■ 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 telephon[...]

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    vi User ’s Manual F ollowing inf or mation is only for EU-member sta tes: The symbol indicates that this product may no t be treated as household waste. Please ensure this product is properly dispo sed as inappropriate waste handling of this product ma y cause potential hazards to the environment and human health. For more detaile d information a[...]

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    User ’s Manual vii Inter national precautions Location of the requir ed label Sample shown below . Locatio n of the label on the drive and manufacturing information may vary . ■ This drive employs a laser system. T o ensure proper use of this product, please read this instruction manual carefully and retain for future reference. Should the unit[...]

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    viii User ’s Manual VORSICHT : Dieses Gerät enth ält ein Laser- System und ist als “LASERSCHUTZKLASSE 1 PRODUKT” klassifizier t. Für den richtigen Gebrauch dieses Modells lesen Sie bitte die Bedienungsanleitung sorgfäl tig durch und bewahren di ese bitte als Ref erenz auf. Falls Probleme mit diesem Modell auftreten, benachrichtigen Sie b [...]

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    User ’s Manual ix Modem war ning notice Confor mity Sta tement The equipment has been approved to [Commission Decision “CTR21”] for pan- European single terminal connection to the Public Switched T elephone Network (PSTN). However , due to differences between the individual PSTNs pr ovided in different countries/regions the approv al does not[...]

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    x User ’s Manual Impor tant Notice Copyrighted works including, but not limited to music, vid eo, computer program, databases are protected by copyright laws. Unless specifically permitted under appli cable copyright laws, you cannot copy , modify , a ssign, transmit or otherwise dispose of any copyrighted work wit h the consent of the owner of t[...]

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    User ’s Manual xi Gener al Pr ecautions TOSHIBA computers are designed to optimize safety , minimize strain and withstand the rigors of portability . Ho wever , certain precautions should be observed to further reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the computer . Be certain to read the general precau tions below and to note the cautions[...]

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    xii User ’s Manual Mobile phone Use of mobile phones can interfer e with the audio system. Computer operation is n ot impaired but it is recommended that a d istance of 30 cm be maintained between the computer and a mobile phone in use . LCD Over a period of time, and depending on the us age of the computer , the brightness of the LCD screen will[...]

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    User ’s Manual xiii Graphics Pr ocessing Unit (“GPU”) P erfor mance Disc laimer : The graphics proce ssing unit (“GPU”) performance may vary depending on product model, design configuratio n, appli cations, power management settings and features utilized. GPU performance is only optimi zed when operating in AC power mode and may decrease [...]

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    xiv User ’s Manual Images All images are simulated for purposes of illustration. Express Media Player The Express Media Playe r is not a Windows ® based application. Battery life will be less than when using similar applications in the Windows op erating system. LCD Brightness and Ey e Str ain Y our LCD display has a brightness appro aching that[...]

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    User ’s Manual xv Network connection (Class A war ning) If this product has networking capabilitie s and will be connected to a network, Class A radiation limits will be observed (in accordance with technical conventions). This means t hat if the prod uct will be used in a domestic environment, other devices in the near surrounding area may suffe[...]

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    xvi User ’s Manual Safety Instruction for Wir eless Products If your computer has a wireless functi on, all safety instructions must be read carefully and must be fully understood, befo re you attempt to use it. This manual contains the safety instruct ions that must be observed in order to avoid potential haza rds that could result in personal i[...]

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    User ’s Manual xvii War ni ng Note T urn OFF the Wireless Communication switch of wireless products in a congested place, such as a crowded commuter train. Keep this product away from a cardiac pacemaker at least 22cm. Radio waves can potentially affect cardia c p acemaker operation, the reby causing respiratory trou bles. T urn OFF the Wireless [...]

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    User ’s Manual xix T able of Contents General Precautions Preface Chapter 1 Introduction Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 Special f eatures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10 Utilities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

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    xx User ’s Manual Chapter 4 Operating Basics Using the T ouch Pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 Using the internal modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-2 LAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

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    User ’s Manual xxi Chapter 8 Optional Devices PC Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2 ExpressCard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4 SD/MMC/MS/MS Pro/xD Memory cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5 Mem[...]

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    User ’s Manual xxiii Pr eface Congratulations on your purchase of the M70 computer . This powerful notebook computer provides excelle nt expansion capability , including multimedia devices, and it is designed to provide years of reliabl e, high-performance computing. This manual tel ls how to set up an d begin using your M70 compu ter . It also p[...]

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    xxiv User ’s Manual Preface Chapter 7, HW Setup , introduces you to the TO SHIBA Hardware Setup program. Chapter 8, Optio nal Devices , describes the option al hardware available. Chapter 9, T roubleshooting , pro vides helpful information on how to perform some diagnostic tests, and suggests c ourses of action if the computer doesn’t seem to b[...]

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    User ’s Manual xxv Preface Display Messages Messages are used in this manual to bring important information to your attention. Each type of message is identified a s shown below .[...]

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    xxvi User ’s Manual Preface[...]

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    User ’s Manual 1-1 Cha pter 1 Intr oduction This chapter provides an equipment checkli st, and it identifies the computer ’s features, options and accessories.[...]

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    1-2 User ’s Manual Introduction Software Microsoft ® Windows ® XP Home Edition/Professional ■ The following software which is preinstalled on your hard disk: ■ Microsoft ® Windows ® XP Home Edition/Professional ■ TOSHIBA Utilities ■ DVD Video Player ■ TOSHIBA Power Saver ■ TOSHIBA ConfigFree ■ TOSHIBA Assist ■ TOSHIBA Controls[...]

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    User ’s Manual 1-3 Introduction F eatures The M70 computer uses T OSHIBA ’ s advan ced Large Scale Integration (LSI), Complementary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor (CMOS) technology extensively to provide compact size, minimu m weight, low power usage, and high reliability . This computer in corporates the following features a nd benefits: Processor [...]

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    1-4 User ’s Manual Introduction Slot T wo DDRII SO-DIMM up to 2GB can be upgraded through memory expansion slot. Maximum upgradeable system memory may depend on the mod el you purchased. L2 Cache Depending on the model you purcha sed: 1MB L2 Cache (Intel ® Celeron ® M Processor) 2MB L2 Cache (Intel ® Pentium ® M Processor) Video RAM Depending[...]

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    User ’s Manual 1-5 Introduction BIOS Power Floppy Disk Drive devices T ouchPad 1MB Flash ROM for system BIOS Suspend to memory or hard disk drive Hardware password protection V arious Hotkey func ti ons for system control Complete ACPI 1.0b functionality Battery Pack 4-cell Lithium Ion smart battery pack with 14.4V*2000mAh 6-cell Lithium Ion smar[...]

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    1-6 User ’s Manual Introduction Display Disks 15.4” TFT screen wi th a resolution of 1280 horizontal x 800 vertical pixels WXGA Fixed hard disk Depending on the model purchased, one of the following drives will be in stalled: 40.0 billion bytes (37.26GB) 60.0 billion bytes (55.88GB) 80.0 billion bytes (74.52GB) 100.0 billion bytes (93.16GB) 120[...]

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    User ’s Manual 1-7 Introduction DVD Super Multi drive supporti ng ±R Double Layer Some models are equi pped with a full-size DVD Super Multi drive supportin g ±R Double Layer module with dual layer support 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 adapter[...]

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    1-8 User ’s Manual Introduction Slots (depending on configuration) Ports (depending on configuration) Multimedia PC Card Accommodates one type II device. Multiple Digit al Media Card (SD/ MMC/MS/MS Pro/xD) This slot lets you easi ly transfer data from devices, such as digital cameras and Personal Digital Assistants, that use flash-memory . Y ou c[...]

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    User ’s Manual 1-9 Introduction Communications Security Security Lock Slot Headphone jack A standard 3.5mm stereo jack is provided for the connection of external h eadphones or speakers. Microphone j ack A standard 3.5 mm mini microphone jack enables connection of monaural microphone input. Modem An internal modem provid es capability for dat a a[...]

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    1-10 User ’s Manual Introduction Special f eatures The following features are either un ique to TOSHIBA computers or are advanced features, which make the computer more conveni ent to use. Hotkeys Key combinations that le t you quickly modify the system configuration directly from the keyboard without running a system configuration program. Displ[...]

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    User ’s Manual 1-1 1 Introduction Utilities This section describes preinstalled utili ties and tells how to start them. For details on operations, refer to each utility’s online manual, help files or readme files. Low Battery Automatic Hibernation When battery power is exhausted to the point that computer operation cannot be continue d, the sys[...]

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    1-12 User ’s Manual Introduction TOSHIBA PC Diagnost ic T ool TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic tool displays the basic information on the comput er ’s configuration and allows some of the built-in devices functionality to be tested. Y o u can start the T OSHIBA PC Diag nostic T ool as follows: St art -> All Programs -> TOSHIBA -> Utilities -> [...]

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    User ’s Manual 1-13 Introduction DLA for TOSHIBA DLA (Drive Letter Access) is the packet writing software which provides the function to write files and/or folders to DVD+RW , DVD-RW or CD-R W media via a drive letter li ke a floppy disk or other removable disk me dia. TOSHIBA T ouch and Launch TOSHIBA T ouch and Launch is a tool that allows you [...]

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    1-14 User ’s Manual Introduction Options Y ou can add a number of options to make your computer even more powerful and convenient to use. The following options are available: TOSHIBA V i rtual Sound TOSHIBA V irtual Sound works as an audio filter using SRS WOW XT and SRS TruSurround XT functions provided by SRS Labs, Inc. in the United S tates. T[...]

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    User ’s Manual 2-1 Cha pter 2 T he Gr and T our This chapter identifies the various components of your computer . Become familiar with each component before you operate the computer . F r ont with the display c losed The following figure shows the computer front with its display p anel in the closed position. * The availability of this feature is[...]

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    2-2 User ’s Manual The Grand T our DC IN LED The DC IN LED indicates the computer is connected to the AC adapter and it is plugged into an AC p ower source. Power LED In normal operating mo de, the Power LED is green or blue (depe nding on the model you purchased). If the system is in S tandby Mode the LED will flash ambe r , while the LED wi ll [...]

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    User ’s Manual 2-3 The Grand T our Right side The following figure shows th e computer ’s right side. * The availability of this feature is dependent on the model you purchased. The right side of the computer Headphone Jack The headphone jack lets you connect stereo headphones or other audio-output devices such as external speakers. Connecting [...]

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    2-4 User ’s Manual The Grand T our Left side The following figure shows the computer ’s left side. * The availabili ty of this feature is depend ent on the model you purchased. The left side of the computer 1. RGB Monitor Por t 2. Fan V ents 3. TV Ou t Port 4. i .LI NK (IEEE1394) Port* 5. Universal Serial Bus (USB) Port 6. PC Card Slot 1 3 4 5 [...]

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    User ’s Manual 2-5 The Grand T our Bac k side The following figure shows the computer back panel. The back side of the computer 1. Modem Ja ck 2. Securit y Lock 3. LAN Jack 4. Universal Se rial Bus (USB) Ports 5. DC IN 19V Jack 1 2 3 4 5 Modem Jack The internal modem is installed as standard equipment, this jack lets you use a modular cable to co[...]

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    2-6 User ’s Manual The Grand T our Under side The following figure shows the undersid e of the computer . Make sure the display is closed before turning over your computer . The bottom of the computer 1. Exp ansion Memory Socket 2. Fan V ent 3. Batt ery Pack Latch 4. Bat tery Pack 5. Batte ry Pack Lock 3 1 5 2 4 Exp ansion Memo ry Socket Use this[...]

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    User ’s Manual 2-7 The Grand T our F r ont with the display open The following figure show s the front of the computer with the display open. T o open the display , push the latch on t he front of the display and lift it up. Position the display at a comfortable viewing ang le. The front with the display open[...]

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    2-8 User ’s Manual The Grand T our T ouchPad The T ouchPad pointing device is located in the center of the palm rest and is used to control the on-screen pointer . Refer to the Using the T ouch Pad section in Chapter 4, Operating Basics . T ouchPad Control Buttons Control buttons below the T ouchPad let you select menu items or manipulate text an[...]

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    User ’s Manual 2-9 The Grand T our K eyboar d Indicators Play/Pause Button Press this button to begin playing an audio CD, a DVD movie or d igital audio files. This button also acts as a Pause button. (The availability of this function depends on the model you purchased.) Stop/E ject Button S tops playing the CD, DVD or digital audio. Also ejects[...]

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    2-10 User ’s Manual The Grand T our Optical Disc driv e The computer will either have a CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive, or a single layer or dual layer DVD Super Multi drive supporting ±R Double Layer depending on its configuration. An A T API interfa ce controller is used for the operation of these optical drives. Whe n the comp uter is accessing a disc, [...]

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    User ’s Manual 2-1 1 The Grand T our D VDs ■ DVD-R and DVD+R discs can be written only once. The recorded da ta cannot be erased or changed. ■ DVD-RW , DVD+R W and DVD-RAM discs can be recorded more than once. CD-RW/D VD-ROM driv e The full-size CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive module lets you record data to rewritable CDs as well as run either 12 cm (4.7[...]

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    2-12 User ’s Manual The Grand T our[...]

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    User ’s Manual 3-1 Cha pter 3 Getting Star ted This chapter provides basic information to get you started using your computer . It covers the follo wing topics: ■ Setting up your work space - for your h ealth and safety ■ Connecting the AC adapter ■ Opening the display ■ T urn ing on the power ■ S tarting up for the first time ■ T urn[...]

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    3-2 User ’s Manual Getting S tarted General conditions In general, if you are comfortable, so is your compu ter , but read the following to make sure yo ur work site provides a proper environment. ■ Make sure there is adequate space around the computer for proper ventilation. ■ Make sure the AC power cord connects to an outlet that is close t[...]

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    User ’s Manual 3-3 Getting S tarted Seating and posture The height of your chair in relation to the computer and keyboard as well as the support it gives your body are prim ary factors in reducing work strain. Posture and positioning of the computer ■ Place your chair so that the keyboard is at or slightly below the level of your elbow . Y ou s[...]

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    3-4 User ’s Manual Getting S tarted W or k habits A key to avoiding discomfort or injury fr om repetitive strain is to vary your activities. If possible, schedule a variety of task s into your work day . If you must spend long periods at the computer , finding ways to break up the ro utine can reduce stress and improve your efficiency . ■ Sit i[...]

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    User ’s Manual 3-5 Getting S tarted Connecting the AC adapter Attach the AC adapter when you need to cha rge the battery or you want to operate from AC power . It is also th e fastest way to get started, because the battery pack will need to be charged before you can operate from battery power . The AC adapter can be connecte d to any power sourc[...]

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    3-6 User ’s Manual Getting S tarted Opening the display The display panel can b e rotated in a wide range of angles for optimal viewing. 1. Push the display latch on the front of the computer. Opening the display 2. Lift the panel up and adjust it to the best viewing angle for you. T ur ning on the pow er This section describes how to turn on the[...]

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    User ’s Manual 3-7 Getting S tarted Star ting up for the first time When you first turn on the power , the co mputer’s initial screen is the Windows ® XP S tartup Screen Logo. Follow the on -screen directions for each screen. During set up, you can click the Back button to return to the previous screen. Be sure to read the Windows ® Operating[...]

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    3-8 User ’s Manual Getting S tarted Benefits of Hibernation The hibernation feature prov ides the following benefits: ■ Can be configured so that data is automatically saved to the hard disk before the computer shuts dow n because of a low battery .[...]

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    User ’s Manual 3-9 Getting S tarted Data save in hibernation mode When you turn off the power in hibernation mode, the computer takes a moment to save current memory data to the hard disk. Du ring this time, the Built-in Har d Disk Drive indi cator will light. After the computer has saved all data to the hard disk, and it has completely shutdown,[...]

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    3-10 User ’s Manual Getting S tarted Benefits of standby The standby feature provides the following bene fits: ■ Restores the previous working environment more rapidly th an Hibernation Mode. ■ Saves power by shutting down the system when the computer receives no input or hardware access for the durati on set by the System S tandby feature. ?[...]

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    User ’s Manual 3-1 1 Getting S tarted R estar ting the computer Certain conditions require that y ou reset the system. For example, if: ■ Y o u change certain computer settings. ■ An error occurs and the computer does not respond to your keyboard commands. There are three ways to re set the computer system: 1. Click st art then click T urn of[...]

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    User ’s Manual 4-1 Cha pter 4 Oper a ting Basics This chapter gives information on basic operation s including using the T ouch Pad, optical disc drives, the in ternal modem, LAN and wireless LAN. It also provides tips on caring for your computer and on heat dispersal. Using the T ouch P ad T o use the T ouch Pad, simply move your finger tip acro[...]

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    4-2 User ’s Manual Operating Basics The T ouch Pad has similar functions to a two-button mouse with a scroll wheel. For some func tions, you can tap it instead of pressin g a button. Using the inter nal modem This section describes ho w to setup the modem and use it to connect to other computer systems. Refer to the computer ’s online help file[...]

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    User ’s Manual 4-3 Operating Basics Region selection T elecommunication regulations vary fro m one country/region to another , so you will need to make sure the inte rnal modem’ s settings are correct for the country/region in which it will be used. 1. Open the Modem Region Select a ppli cation. It is located on the Programs menu at TOSHIBA >[...]

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    4-4 User ’s Manual Operating Basics Settings Y ou can enable or disabl e the following settin gs: AutoRun Mode Region Select Utility starts automati cally when you start up the operating system. Open the Dialing Properties dialog box after selecting region. The dialing properties dialog bo x will be displayed automati cally after you select the r[...]

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    User ’s Manual 4-5 Operating Basics Connecting T o connect the modem cable (opt ional), follow the steps below . 1. Plug one end of the modular cable (optiona l) into the modem jack. 2. Plug the other end of the modular cab le (optional) into a telephone jack Connecting the internal modem Disconnecting T o disconnect the modem cable (optional), f[...]

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    4-6 User ’s Manual Operating Basics LAN The computer is equipped wi th networking hardware that suppo rts Ethernet LAN (10megabits per seco nd, 10BASE-T) an d Fast Ethernet LAN (100 megabits per second, 100BASE-TX). This section describes how to connect/disconnect to a LAN. Connecting the LAN cable If you are using Ethernet LAN (1 0 megabits per [...]

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    User ’s Manual 4-7 Operating Basics Disconnecting the LAN cable T o disconnect the LAN cable, follow the steps below . 1. Pinch the lever on the connector in the compute r’s LAN jack and pull out the connector . 2. Disconnect the ca ble from the LAN hub in the same manner . Check with your LAN administrator before disconnecting from the hub. Wi[...]

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    4-8 User ’s Manual Operating Basics W ireless communication Switc h Y ou can ena ble or disable the wireless LAN function with the on/off switch. No transmissions are sent or received when the switch is off. Slide the switch forward to turn it on and backward to turn it off. W ireless communication LED The LED indica tes the status of the wireles[...]

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    User ’s Manual 4-9 Operating Basics Loading optical disc media T o load a disc, follow the steps below . 1. T urn on the power . 2. a. Press the eject button to open the drawer slightly . Pressing the eject button b. Pressing the eject butto n will not open the drawer when the computer ’s power is off. If the power is off, you can open the draw[...]

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    4-10 User ’s Manual Operating Basics 4. Lay the disc, label side up, in the drawer . Inserting a disc 5. Press gently at the center of the di sc until you feel it click into place. The disc should lie below the top of the spi ndle, flush with its base. 6. Push the center of the drawer to cl ose it. Press gently until it locks in place.[...]

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    User ’s Manual 4-1 1 Operating Basics Re mo ving optical disc media T o remove the disc, fo llow the steps below . 1. T o pop the drawe r partially open, pr ess the eject button. Gently pull the drawer out until it i s fully opened. 2. The disc extends sl ightly over the si des of the drawer so you can grasp it. Hold it gently and lift it out. Re[...]

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    4-12 User ’s Manual Operating Basics Buttons The Internet button and the CD/DVD button can be a ssigned functions and applications in the TOSHIBA Control s Properties. CD/D VD play control buttons In addition to the power button, the following four b uttons contro l functions relating to the playback of optical media and digital audio data: Play/[...]

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    User ’s Manual 4-13 Operating Basics Expr ess Media Play er Some computers in this series are equipped with the Express Media Player . Express Media Player is a quick play feature that enables users to perform DVD and CD playba ck without loading Win dows. Notes for Express Media Player Express Media Player (CD) and Express Med ia Player (DVD) Us[...]

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    4-14 User ’s Manual Operating Basics ■ T o remove a disc from the drive wh ile the player i s stopped, simply press the eject button on the drive. If the player is playing the medi a, press the “E” key , which will stop the player and eject the disc. If you manually remove the disc by using the eject hole on the drive during playback, the D[...]

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    User ’s Manual 4-15 Operating Basics Display Language No. Language of Keyboa rd type Ke yboard layout 01 Arabian Others 02 Belgium French 03 Brazilian/Portuguese Others 04 Czech Others 05 Danish Others 06 Dutch Others 07 UK Others 08 English Others 09 Estonian Others 10 Finnis h Others 1 1 French Others 12 French Canadian Others 13 German Others [...]

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    4-16 User ’s Manual Operating Basics Ps: Others means “English” Keyboard Code Functions via the Front operation panel and the keyboard in the Express Media Playe r mode This list shows ho w the functions avail able from the keyboard corresp ond to those available from the Front operation panel. 31 T raditional Chinese Others 32 Y ugoslavian O[...]

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    User ’s Manual 4-17 Operating Basics - Enter Executes th e selected option Executes the selected option - F2 Displays or hides the Settings Menu Displays or hides the Settings Menu - Ctrl + Increases the volume Increases the volume - Ctrl + Decreases the volume Decreases the volume - M Mute the volume Mute the volume - O Rewinds quickly (1x <-[...]

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    4-18 User ’s Manual Operating Basics Writing CDs on a CD -RW/D VD-ROM driv e Y ou can use the CD-R W/DVD-ROM drive to write data to CD-R/RW discs. The following applications for writing are preinstalled: Record Now!/DLA, licensed by Sonic Soluti ons. Impor tant message Before you write or rewrite to CD-R/ RW media, read and follow all setup and o[...]

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    User ’s Manual 4-19 Operating Basics TOSHIBA has confirmed the operation of C D-R and CD-RW media of the manufacturers above. Operation of other media cannot be guaranteed. ■ CD-RW can generally be rewritten about 1,000 times. However , the actual number of rewrites is affected by the quality of the medi a and the way it is used. ■ Be sure to[...]

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    4-20 User ’s Manual Operating Basics Writing CDs/D VDs on a D VD Super Multi drive suppor ting ±R Double Lay er Y ou can use the DVD Super Multi drive supporting ±R Double Layer to write data to eith er CD-R/RW or DVD-R/-R W/+R/+RW/-RAM discs. The following applicati ons for writing are preinstalled: Record Now!/DLA, licensed by Sonic Solutions[...]

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    User ’s Manual 4-21 Operating Basics Before writing or rewriting Please observe the following points when you write or rewrite data. ■ Based on TOSHIBA ’s limited compat ibility testing, we suggest the following manufacturers of CD- R/RW and DVD-R/+R/-RW/+RW/-RAM media. However , in no event doe s TOSHIBA guarantee the ope ration, quality or [...]

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    4-22 User ’s Manual Operating Basics ■ If the disc is poor in quality , dirty or damaged, writing or rewriting e rrors may occur . Be careful to check the disc for dirt or da mage before you use it. ■ The actual number of rewrites to CD-RW or DVD-RW/+R W/-RAM is affected by the quality of the disc and the way it is used. ■ There are two typ[...]

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    User ’s Manual 4-23 Operating Basics ■ Write from the computer ’s hard disk dr ive to the CD. Do not try to write from shared devices such as a LAN server or any other network device. ■ Writing with software other than Sonic RecordNow! or InterVideo WinDVD Creator 2 Platinum has not been confirmed. Therefore, operation with o ther software [...]

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    4-24 User ’s Manual Operating Basics R ecor dNow! Basic for T OSHIB A Note the following limitations when you use RecordNow !: ■ DVD-Video cannot be created using RecordNow! ■ DVD-Audio cannot be created us ing RecordNow! ■ Y ou cann ot use the RecordNow! “A udio CD fo r Car or Home CD Player” function to record music to t he DVD-R/-R W[...]

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    User ’s Manual 4-25 Operating Basics Data V erifica tion T o verify that data is written or rewr itten correctly , foll ow the steps below before you write or rewrite a Data disc. 1. Click the Options button ( ) on the RecordNow! Console to open the Options panels. 2. Select the Data in the left-side menu. 3. Mark the V erify data written to the [...]

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    4-26 User ’s Manual Operating Basics W hen Using W inD VD Creator 2 Pla tinum Y ou ca n record video back to your digital camcorder via i.LINK (IEEE1 394) using WinDVD Creator Platinum. Howeve r , in some instances you may find that the playback sound is ’choppy’ - if this i s the case perform the following steps: 1. Click the Windows ® St a[...]

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    User ’s Manual 4-27 Operating Basics Impor tant infor mation f or use Note the following limitations when you write video DVD: 1. Editing digital video ■ Log in with Administrator rights to use WinDVD Creator . ■ Make sure that your computer is ru nning on AC power when using WinDVD Creator . ■ Operate the computer at Full Power . Do not us[...]

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    4-28 User ’s Manual Operating Basics 2. Before recording the video to DVD ■ When you record to DVD media, please use only discs recommended by the drive manufacturer . ■ Do not set the working drive to be a slow device like a USB 1.1 hard disk drive or it will fail to write the DVD. ■ Do not perform any of the following actions: ■ Operate[...]

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    User ’s Manual 4-29 Operating Basics Media Care This section provides tips on prot ecting data stored on your discs and disks. Handle your media with care. The following simple precauti ons will increase the lifetime of your medi a and protect the data stored on it: 1. S tore your discs in the container they came in to protect them and keep them [...]

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    4-30 User ’s Manual Operating Basics TV- Out Use the TV-Out port to connect to a television. Be su re to use a 4 pin type S-video cable. For more details, see Appendix B . Setting up more than one display Y ou can set up your computer to utilize more than one display , effectively spreading a single desktop screen across two monitors. The Display[...]

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    User ’s Manual 4-31 Operating Basics Cleaning the computer T o help ensure long, troub le-free oper ation, keep the computer free of dust and use care with liquids aroun d the computer . ■ Be careful not to spill liquids into the computer . If th e computer does get wet, turn the power o ff immediately and let the comp uter dry completely befor[...]

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    User ’s Manual 5-1 Cha pter 5 T he K eyboar d The computer ’s keyboard layouts ar e compatible with a 101/102 -key enhanced keyboard. By pressing some keys in combination, all the 101/102-key keyboard functi ons can be executed on the computer . The number of keys on your keyboar d depends on which country/region’s keyboard layout yo ur compu[...]

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    5-2 User ’s Manual The Keyboard F1 ... F12 function k eys The functi on keys, not to be conf used with Fn, are the 12 keys at th e top of your keyboard. These keys are dark gray , but function differently from the other dark gray keys. F1 through F1 2 are called function keys because they execute programmed functions wh en pressed. Used in combin[...]

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    User ’s Manual 5-3 The Keyboard Press Fn + Enter to simulate Enter on the e nhanced keyboard’s numeric keypad. Press Fn + Ctrl to simulate the enhanced keyboard’s right Ctrl key . Hotk eys Fn + ESC V olume Mute T urn s the volume on and off. Fn + F1 Instant Security Ente rs screen saver mode and blanks the screen. T o restore your desktop, pr[...]

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    5-4 User ’s Manual The Keyboard W indo ws special k eys The keyboard provides two keys that have special functions in Windows XP . One activates the S tart menu and the other has the same function as the secondar y mouse button . This key activates the Windows XP S tart menu This key has the same function as the secondary mouse button. Fn + F1 1 [...]

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    User ’s Manual 5-5 The Keyboard K eypad o ver lay Y ou r computer ’ s keyboard does not have a n independent numeric keypad, but its numeric keypad overlay functions like one. The keys in the ce nter of the keyboard w ith white letters make up the numeric keypad overlay . The overlay provides the same functions as the numeric keypad. T ur ning [...]

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    5-6 User ’s Manual The Keyboard T emporaril y using nor mal k eyboar d (o v er lay on) While using the overlay , you can temporarily access the normal keyboard without turning off the overlay: 1. Hold down Fn and press any other ke y . All keys will operate as i f the overlay were off. 2. T ype upper-ca se characters by holding down Fn + Shift an[...]

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    User ’s Manual 6-1 Cha pter 6 P o wer and P o wer-Up Modes The computer ’s power resources include the AC adapter and internal batteries. This chapter gives details on making the most effective use of these resources including charging and ch anging batteries, tips for saving battery power , and power up modes. P ower conditions The computer ?[...]

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    6-2 User ’s Manual Power and Power-Up Modes P ower indica tor s As shown in the above table, the Battery , DC IN an d Power indicators alert you to the computer ’s operating capability and battery charge status Batter y indicator Check the Battery indicator to determine the status of the battery . The following indicator lights indicate the bat[...]

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    User ’s Manual 6-3 Power and Power-Up Modes[...]

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    6-4 User ’s Manual Power and Power-Up Modes[...]

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    User ’s Manual 6-5 Power and Power-Up Modes Care and use of the batter y pack The battery pack is a vital component of po rtable computing. T aking proper care of it will help ensu re longer operating time on battery power as wel l as a longer life for your battery pack. Foll ow the instructions in this section carefully to ensure safe operation [...]

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    6-6 User ’s Manual Power and Power-Up Modes 8. Never expose the battery pack to abnorma l shock, vibration or pressure. The battery pack’ s internal protective device will fail, causing it to overheat, explode, ignite or l eak caustic liquids possibly resulting in death or serious injury . 9. Never let a battery pack become wet. A wet battery p[...]

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    User ’s Manual 6-7 Power and Power-Up Modes 6. Be sure to monitor the remaining battery power . If the battery pack or real time clock battery discharge completely , S tandby Mode will not function, and data in memory will be lost, and the computer might register an incorrect time an d date. In this case, connect the AC adapter to recharge the ba[...]

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    6-8 User ’s Manual Power and Power-Up Modes Charging time (hours)[...]

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    User ’s Manual 6-9 Power and Power-Up Modes Monitoring batter y capacity Remaining battery powe r can be monitored by the TO SHIBA Power Sa ver . Refer to Utilities in Chapter 1, Introduction . Maximizing batter y operating time A battery’s usefulness depends on how long it can supply power on a single charge. How long the charge lasts in a bat[...]

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    6-10 User ’s Manual Power and Power-Up Modes R etaining data with po wer of f (standby mode) When you turn off your computer with fully charged batteries, the batteries retain data/charge for the follo wing approximate time periods: Extending batter y life T o maximize the life of your battery p ack: ■ If you have extra batter y packs, rot ate [...]

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    User ’s Manual 6-1 1 Power and Power-Up Modes 6. Unlock the Battery Pack Lock. Removing the battery pack-1 7. Slide the battery pack latch to the left, then pull the battery out of the battery bay . Removing the battery pack-2 Installing the ba tter y pack T o install a battery pack, follow the steps below . 1. T urn the computer’s power off. 2[...]

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    6-12 User ’s Manual Power and Power-Up Modes 4. Gently slide the battery into the bat tery bay unti l the latch clicks into place. Installing the battery pack T OSHIBA Super visor Pass word Utility The TOSHIBA Supervisor Password Utility provides two le vels of password security: User and Supervisor . User Pass word T o start the utility , point [...]

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    User ’s Manual 6-13 Power and Power-Up Modes Super visor pass word If you set a supervisor password, some functions will be restricted when a user logs on with the user password. T o set a supervi sor password: TOSHIBA Assist -> SECURE -> Sup ervisor password This utility lets you do the following: ■ Register or delete the supervisor pass[...]

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    6-14 User ’s Manual Power and Power-Up Modes Panel po wer of f/on This feature makes the computer to enter Hibernation when the display panel is closed and turns it back on when the display panel is opened. System automatic Standby/Hiber nation This feature automatically turns off the system in S ta ndby or Hibernation mode if the computer is not[...]

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    User ’s Manual 7-1 Cha pter 7 HW Setup This chapter explains how to us e the TOSHIBA HW Setup utility to configure your computer . TOSHIBA HW Setup lets you configure settings for various hardware devices through a number of tabs titled General, Password, Display , Boot Priority , Keyboard, CPU, LAN, and USB. Accessing HW Setup T o run HW Setup, [...]

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    User ’s Manual 7-3 HW Setu p Boot Priority Boot Priority Options This option sets the priority for booting the computer . Y o u can override the settings and manually select a boot device by pressing one of the following keys while the computer is booting: T o select the boot drive you want, follow the step s below . 1. Boot-up your computer and [...]

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    7-4 User ’s Manual HW Setup Built-in LAN This feature enables o r disables the Built-in LAN. The Wake-up on LAN function consumes power even when the system is off. Leave the AC adaptor connec ted while using this feature. Do not install or remove an optional memory module while W ake-up on LAN is enabl ed. Enabled Enables Built-in LAN function ([...]

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    User ’s Manual 8-1 Cha pter 8 Optional De vices Optional devices can expand the computer ’s capabilities and its versatility . This chapter describ es connection or in stallation of the following types of devices, which are available from your TOSHIBA dealer: Cards/Memory ■ PC card ■ Express Card ■ SD (Secure Digital) / MMC (MultiMediaCar[...]

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    8-2 User ’s Manual Optional Devices PC Car d The computer is equipped with a PC Card expansion slot that can accommodate one 5 mm T ype II card. Any PC Card that meets industry standards (manufactured by TOSHIBA or other vendo r) can be installed. The slots support 16-bit PC Card s, including PC C ard 16’s multifunction card and CardBus PC Card[...]

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    User ’s Manual 8-3 Optional Devices Re mo ving a PC car d 1. Click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the T ask Bar . 2. Click the PC Card you want to remove. 3. Press the eject button of the PC Card to extend it. 4. Press the extended eject button to pop th e card out slightly . 5. Grasp the PC Card and remove it. Removing a PC card Eject button[...]

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    8-4 User ’s Manual Optional Devices ExpressCar d The computer is e quipped with an ExpressCard expansion slot that can accommodate two standard module formats; an ExpressCard/34 module and an ExpressCard/54 module. An Expre ssCard module is a small, modular add-in card tech nology based on PCI Express and Universal Serial Bus (USB) interfaces. In[...]

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    User ’s Manual 8-5 Optional Devices Re mo ving an Expr essCar d 1. Click the Safety Re move Hardware icon on the T ask Bar . 2. Click the ExpressCard you want to remove. 3. Press the ExpressCard once to extend it. 4. Grasp the extended ExpressCard, and remove it. Removing an ExpressCard SD/MMC/MS/MS Pro/xD Memor y car ds The computer is equi pped[...]

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    8-6 User ’s Manual Optional Devices Installing a memor y car d T o install a memory card: 1. Insert the memory card. 2. Press gently to ensure a firm connection. Inserting a memory card Be sure the memory card is orient ed properly before you i nsert it. If Windows ® fails to read the card, re move it then reinsert it. ■ The multiple digital m[...]

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    User ’s Manual 8-7 Optional Devices Re mo ving a memor y car d T o remove a memory card, follow the step s below: 1. Click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the T askbar . 2. Select a devi ce, then click the St op button. A confirmation dia log may appear , dependin g on how the device is registered with the system; if so, confirm that you want [...]

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    8-8 User ’s Manual Optional Devices Memor y car d car e 1. Do not write to a memory card if the battery power is low . Low power could affect writing accuracy . 2. Do not remove a memory card while read/write is in progress. 3. The memory card is designed so that it can be inserted only one way . Do not try to force the card int o the slot. 4. Do[...]

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    User ’s Manual 8-9 Optional Devices Installing a memor y module Follow these steps to inst all a memory module: 1. Set the computer to boot mode and turn off the power . a. The computer is turned on. b. The computer was shu t down using the S tand by mode. c. Power to the o ptical disc drive has been turned on by the CD Powe r switch. 2. Remove a[...]

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    8-10 User ’s Manual Optional Devices 7. Push the module down so it lies flat. Latches on either side will click into place to secure th e module. Installing a module 8. Seat the cover and secure it with the screw . 9. Replace the battery pack as descri bed in Chapter 6, Power and Power-Up Modes . 10. Turn the power on and make sure the added memo[...]

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    User ’s Manual 8-1 1 Optional Devices Removing the memory module 6. Seat the cover and secure it s screw . 7. Replace the battery . Additional batter y pack Y ou can increase the portability of t he computer with additional battery packs. If you’re away from an AC powe r source and your battery runs low , you can repla ce it with a fr eshly cha[...]

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    8-12 User ’s Manual Optional Devices Exter nal monitor An external analog monitor can be connected to the external monitor port on the computer . T o connect a monitor, follow the steps below . 1. T urn the computer off. 2. Connect the monitor to the external monitor port. 3. T urn the monitor ’s power on. 4. T urn the computer on. When you tur[...]

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    User ’s Manual 8-13 Optional Devices F or the A TI Gra phics Controller 1. Click Start > Control Panel > Appearance and Themes . 2. Choose Display to open th e Disp lay Properties dialog box 3. Click the Settings ta b.[...]

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    8-14 User ’s Manual Optional Devices 4. Click the Advanced b utton and choose Dis plays 5. Click the TV button to open the TV Properties dialog box. 6. Adjust the TV properties accordin gly .[...]

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    User ’s Manual 8-15 Optional Devices F or the Intel Gra phics Controller 1. Click Start > Control Panel > Appearance and Themes . 2. Choose Display to open th e Disp lay Properties dialog box. 3. Click Setting tab .[...]

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    8-16 User ’s Manual Optional Devices 4. Click the Advanced b utton and choose In tel ® Graphics Media Accelerator Driver . 5. Click the Graphic Properties button and choose TV . 6. Adjusting the TV settings.[...]

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    User ’s Manual 8-17 Optional Devices i.LINK (IEEE1394) i.LINK (IEEE1394) is us e d for high-speed data transfer for a range of compatible devices such as: ■ Digital video cameras ■ Hard disk drives ■ MO drives ■ Optical disc drives[...]

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    8-18 User ’s Manual Optional Devices Security loc k A security lock enables you to anchor your computer to a desk or other heavy object to help prevent unaut horiz ed removal of the comp uter . Attach one end of a cable to the desk and the other end to the security lock slot on the ri ght side of the computer . Security lock[...]

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    User ’s Manual 9-1 Cha pter 9 T r oubleshooting TOSHIBA designed the computer for dur ability . However , should problems occur , following the procedures in thi s chapter can help to determin e the cause. All readers should become familiar with this chapter . Knowing what might go wrong can help prevent problems from occurring. Problem solving p[...]

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    9-2 User ’s Manual T r oubleshooting Preliminar y chec klist Consider the simplest solution first. The items in this checklist are easy to fix and yet can cause what appears to be a serious probl em. ■ Make sure you turn on all peripheral devices before you turn on the computer . This includes your printer and any other external device you are [...]

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    User ’s Manual 9-3 T roubleshooting Har dware and system chec klist This section discusses problems ca used by your computer ’s hardware or attached peripherals. Basic problems may oc cur in the following areas: System star t-up When the computer does not start pr operly , check the following items: ■ Self T est ■ Power Sources ■ Power-on[...]

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    9-4 User ’s Manual T r oubleshooting Self test When the computer starts up, the self test will be run automati cally , and the following will be displayed : This message remains on the screen for a few seconds. If the self test is successful, the comp uter tries to load the operating system based around h ow the Boot Priority op tion is set withi[...]

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    User ’s Manual 9-5 T roubleshooting AC power If you have trou ble turning on the co mputer with the AC adapter connected, check the DC IN indicator . Refer to Chapter 6, Power and Power-Up Modes , for more information. Battery If you suspect a problem with the battery , check the DC IN indicator as well as the indicators for the battery . For inf[...]

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    9-6 User ’s Manual T r oubleshooting Pas swo r d K eyboar d Keyboard problems can be caused by y our setup config ur ation. For more information refer to Chapter 5, The Keyboard . LCD panel Battery doesn’t power the computer as long as expected. Check the power consumption settings in the TOSHIBA Power Saver Utility . Con sider using a power sa[...]

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    User ’s Manual 9-7 T roubleshooting Hard disk drive Memor y Car d Refer also to Chapter 8, Optional Devices . W ireless LAN If the following procedures do not re store LAN access, consult your LAN administrator . For more information on wireless communication, refer to Chapter 4, Operating Basics . Problem Procedure Computer does not boot from ha[...]

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    9-8 User ’s Manual T r oubleshooting PC Card Refer also to Chapter 8, Optional Devices . Monitor Refer also to Chapter 8, Optional Devices , and to you r monitor ’s documentation. Problem Procedu re PC Card error occurs Rese at the PC Card to make sure it is firm ly connected. Make sure the connection between th e external device and the card i[...]

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    User ’s Manual 9-9 T roubleshooting Sound system P ointing device If you are using a USB mouse, also refer to the USB section in this chapter and to your mouse documentation. T ouch Pad Problem Procedure No sound is heard Adjust the volume control dial . Check the software volume settings. If appropriate, make sure the headphone connection is sec[...]

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    9-10 User ’s Manual T r oubleshooting USB mouse USB Refer also to your USB device’s documentation. Problem Procedu re On-screen pointer does not respond to mouse movement 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[...]

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    User ’s Manual 9-1 1 T roubleshooting TV output signal LAN Standby/Hiber nation Problem Procedure Display on TV is poor Make sure the TV type is correct for your area: NTSC (US) or P AL (Europe). No disp lay T r y adjusting the cont rast and br ightness controls on the external monitor . Press hotkeys Fn + F5 to change the display . Refer to Chap[...]

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    9-12 User ’s Manual T r oubleshooting Memor y expansion Refer also to Chapter 8, Optional Devices , for information on installing memory modules. Modem Problem Procedu re The computer hang s up and issues beep sounds. (A long leep, three short b eeps, three short beeps, and then a long beep.) Make sure the memory module installed in the expansion[...]

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    User ’s Manual 9-13 T roubleshooting i.LINK (IEEE1394) D VD Super Multi drive suppor ting ±R Double Layer For more inform ation, refer to Chapter 4, Operating Basics . Character d isplay becomes garb led during a communication In data transmission, make sure the parity bit and stop bit settings correspond with those of the remote computer . Chec[...]

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    9-14 User ’s Manual T r oubleshooting Some discs 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 disc’s documentation. Check the type of disc you are using. The dri ve supports: DVD-ROM: DVD-ROM, DVD-Video, DVD-R, D[...]

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    User ’s Manual 9-15 T roubleshooting CD-RW/D VD-ROM driv e For more inform ation, refer to Chapter 4, Operating Basics . Problem Procedure Y ou cannot access a disc in the drive Make sure the drive’s drawer is securely closed. Press gently until it clicks into place. Open the drawer and make sure the disc is properly seated. It shoul d lie flat[...]

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    9-16 User ’s Manual T r oubleshooting Disk drive For information on disk care refer to Chapter 4, Operating Basics . R eal Time Clock Cannot write correctly If you have tr ouble writing, make sure you are observing the follow ing precautions: ■ Use only media recommended by TOSHIBA. ■ Do not use the mouse or keyboard during writing. ■ Use o[...]

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    User ’s Manual 9-17 T roubleshooting T OSHIBA suppor t If you require any additional help using your compu ter or if you are having problems operating the computer, you may need to cont act TOSHIBA for additional techni cal assistance. Before you call Some problems you experience may be related to software or the operating system, it is import an[...]

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    9-18 User ’s Manual T r oubleshooting[...]

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    User ’s Manual A-1 A ppendix A Specifica tions This appendix summarizes the computer ’ s technical specifications . Dimensions 359mm (W) x 262mm (D) x 38.5mm (H, M ax) W eight S tarting at 2.71 kg / 5.99 lb s* * Weight may vary depending on product configuration, vendor components, manufacturing variability and opti ons selected. En vir onmenta[...]

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    A-2 User ’s Manual S pecifications Built-in Modem Network control unit (N CU) T ype of NCU AA T ype of line T elephone line (ana log only) T ype of dialing Pulse To n e Control c ommand A T commands EIA-578 commands Monitor function Computer ’s speaker Communication specification s Communication System Data: Fax: Full duplex Half duplex Communi[...]

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    User ’s Manual B-1 A ppendix B Display Modes This appendix contains a table listing all the display modes when the display is set to an external monitor . CRT Display Resolution Color Depth (bit) Refresh Rate (Hz) 800 x 600 16 bit 60, 75, 85, 10 0 32 bit 60, 75, 85, 100 1024 x 768 16 bit 60, 75, 85, 100 32 bit 60, 75, 85, 100 1280 x 800 16 bit 60[...]

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    B-2 User ’s Manual Display Modes Displaying mo vies on a TV or CRT This section describes how to set up your system to display movies simultaneously on your computer ’s LCD and on an external TV or CR T monitor . Follow the steps below . F or t he A TI Gra phics Controller 1. Open the Control Panel and click Appearance and Theme s . 2. Click Di[...]

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    User ’s Manual B-3 Display Modes 6. In the properties box, if any additi onal options are available for your particular device, set them to your liking. 7. Finally , click the A TI Overlay tab to adjust the video overlay properties.[...]

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    B-4 User ’s Manual Display Modes F or the Intel Graphics Contr oller 1. Click Star t > Control Panel > Appearan ce and Themes . 2. Choose Display to open the Dis play Properties dialog box. 3. Click Setting tab.[...]

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    User ’s Manual B-5 Display Modes 4. Click the Advanced button and choose Intel ® Graphics M edia Accelerator Driver . 5. Click the Graphic Proper ties button and choo se TV . 6. Adjusting the TV settings.[...]

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    B-6 User ’s Manual Display Modes[...]

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    User ’s Manual C-1 A ppendix C A C P o we r Cor d and Connector s The power cord’s AC input plug must be compatible with the various international AC power outlets and the cord must meet the standards for the country/region in which it is used. All cords must meet the following specifications: Cer tification agencies Length: Minimum 2 meters Wi[...]

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    C-2 User ’s Manual AC Power Cord and Connectors In Europe, two conductors power cord must be VDE type, H05VVH2-F or H03VVH2-F and for three conductors power co rd must be VDE type, H05VV-F . For the United S tates and Canada , tw o pin plug configuration must be a 2-15P (250V) or 1- 15P (125V) and three pin plug coniguration must be 6-15P (250V) [...]

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    User ’s Manual D-1 A ppendix D If y our computer is stolen Should your comput er be stolen , however , we’ll help you try to find it. Before contacting TOSHIBA, please prepare the follo wing information which is necessary to uniquely identi fy your computer: ■ In which co untry was yo ur computer stolen? ■ What type of machine do you have? [...]

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    D-2 User ’s Manual If your computer is stolen TOSHIBA Theft Registration Send to: TOSHIBA Europe GmbH T echnical Service a nd Support Leibnizstr . 2 93055 Regensburg Germany Fax number: + 49 (0) 941 7807 921 Owner’s details Country stolen: Machine type: (e.g. L20) Model number: (e.g. PSA50 YXT) Serial number: (e.g. 12345678G) Date stolen: Last [...]

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    User ’s Manual Glossa ry-1 Glossar y The terms in this glossary cover topics related to this manual. Alternate naming is included for re ference. Abbreviations AC: alternating current AGP: accelerated graphics port ASCII: American S tandard C ode for Information Interchange BIOS: basic input output system CD-ROM: Compact Disc-Read Only Memory CD-[...]

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    Glossary-2 User ’s Manual Glossary RTC : real time clock SCSI: small computer system interface TFT : thin-film transistor USB: Universal Serial Bus VESA: V i deo Electronic S tandards Association VGA: video graphics arra y WXGA: wide extended graphics array A adaptor: A device that p rovides an interface between two dissimilar electronic devices.[...]

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    User ’s Manual Glossa ry-3 Glossary cache memory: High speed memory which stores data that increases processor speed and data transfer rate. When the C PU reads data from main memory , it stores a co py 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 , whic[...]

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    Glossary-4 User ’s Manual Glossary CRT : Cathode Ray Tube. A vacuum tube in which b eams projected on a fluorescent screen-producing lumino us spots. An example is the television set. cursor: A small, blinking rectangle or line that indicates the current position on the display screen. D DC: Direct Current. Electric current that flows in one dire[...]

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    User ’s Manual Glossa ry-5 Glossary floppy disk drive (FDD): An electromechanical devi ce that reads and writes to floppy disks. folder: An icon in Windows used to store documents or other folders. format: The process of readying a blank disk for its first use. Formatting establishes the structure of th e disk that the operating system expects be[...]

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    Glossary-6 User ’s Manual Glossary IrDA 1.1: An industry standard that enable s cableless infrared serial data transfer at speeds of up to 4 Mbps. J jumper: A small clip or wire that allo ws you to change the hardware characteristics by electrically connecting two poi nt s of a circuit. K K: T aken from the Greek word kilo , meaning 1000; often u[...]

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    User ’s Manual Glossa ry-7 Glossary numeric keypad overlay: A feature that allows yo u to use certain keys on the keyboard to perform numeric ent ry , or to control cursor and page movement. O operating system: A group of programs that controls the basic operation of a computer . Operating system functions include interpreting programs, creating [...]

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    Glossary-8 User ’s Manual Glossary S SCSI: Small Computer System Interface is an industry standard interface for connection of a variety of peripheral devices. soft key: Key combinations that emulate keys on the IBM keyboard, change some co nfiguration options , stop program execu tion, and access the numeric keypad overlay . stop bit: One or mor[...]