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    T OSHIBA TECRA M1 Port able Personal Computer User ’ s Manual ...

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    Copyright © 2003 by TOSHIBA Corporation. All rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this manual cannot be reproduced in any form without the prior written permission of TOSHIBA. No patent liability is assumed, with respect to the use of the informa- tion contained herein. TOSHIBA TECRA M1 Portable Personal Computer User’s Manual First editio ...

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    FCC information Product Name : TECRA M1 Model number : PT930 FCC notice "Declaration of Conformity Information" This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a ...

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    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 interference that may cause undesired operation. Con t act Address: TOSHIBA America Information Systems, Inc. 97 ...

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    Modem warning notice Conformity St atement The equipment has been approved to [Commission Decision “CTR21”] for pan- European single terminal connection to the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN). However, due to differences between the individual PSTNs provided in different countries/regions the approval does not, of itself, give an uncon ...

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    Jap an regulations Region selection If you are using the computer in Japan, technical regulations described in the Telecommunications Business Law require that you select the Japan region mode. It is illegal to use the modem in Japan with any other selection. Redial Up to two redial attempts can be made. If more than two redial attempts are made, t ...

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    Type of service Your modem is designed to be used on standard-device telephone lines. Connec- tion to telephone company-provided coin service (central office implemented systems) is prohibited. Connection to party lines service is subject to state tariffs. If you have any questions about your telephone line, such as how many pieces of equipment you ...

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    Fax branding The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful for any person to use a computer or other electronic device to send any message via a telephone fax machine unless such message clearly contains in a margin at the top or bottom of each transmitted page or on the first page of the transmission, the date and time it is sent ...

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    NOTICE: The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) assigned to each terminal device provides an indication of the maximum number of terminals allowed to be connected to a telephone interface. The termina- tion on an interface may consist of any combination of devices subject only to the requirement that the sum of the Ringer Equivalence Numbers of all the ...

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    Notes for use of this device in New Zealand ❑ The grant of a Telepermit for a device in no way indicates Telecom acceptance of responsibility for the correct operation of that device under all operating conditions. In particular the higher speeds at which this modem is capable of operating depend on a specific network implementation which is only ...

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    ATS11=90 (DTMF dialing on/off duration=90 ms) ATX2 (Dial tone detect, but not (U.S.A.) call progress detect) ❑ When used in the Auto Answer mode, the S0 register must be set with a value of 3 or 4. This ensures: (a ) a person calling your modem will hear a short burst of ringing before the modem answers. This confirms that the call has been succe ...

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    General conditions As required by PTC 100, please ensure that this office is advised of any changes to the specifications of these products which might affect compliance with the relevant PTC Specifications. The grant of this Telepermit is specific to the above products with the marketing description as stated on the Telepermit label artwork. The T ...

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    Description on Laser specification The optical drive such as CD-ROM drive, DVD-ROM drive, DVD/CD-RW drive and DVD Multi drive that is used in this computer is equipped with laser. The classification label with the following sentence is affixed to the surface of the drive. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LASER KLASSE 1 LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE APPAREIL A LASER DE ...

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    xv T able of Content s Preface Manual contents ............................................................................. xx i i i Conventions ..................................................................................... xxiv Abbreviations ..................................................................................... xxiv Icons .. ...

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    xvi Right side ........................................................................................... 2 - 4 Back side ............................................................................................ 2 - 4 Underside ........................................................................................... 2 - 6 Front with the displ ...

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    xvii Using the AccuPoint ........................................................................... 4 - 2 AccuPoint precautions ....................................................................... 4 - 2 Replacing the cap ............................................................................... 4 - 2 Using the USB diskette drive .......... ...

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    xviii Disconnecting LAN cable ................................................................. 4-28 Cleaning the computer ................................................................... 4-28 Moving the computer ...................................................................... 4-28 Heat dispersal ........................................... ...

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    xix TOSHIBA Password Utility .............................................................. 6-16 User password ................................................................................. 6-16 Supervisor password ......................................................................... 6-17 Starting the computer by password ................... ...

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    xx Using the TOSHIBA Console button ................................................. 8-21 Changing the resolution .................................................................... 8-21 i.LINK (IEEE1394) .............................................................................. 8-22 Precautions ............................................... ...

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    xxi Bluetooth .......................................................................................... 9-24 Real Time Clock ............................................................................... 9-24 TOSHIBA support ............................................................................. 9-25 Before you call ........................ ...

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    xxiii Preface Congratulations on your purchase of the TECRA M1 computer. This powerful notebook computer provides excellent expansion capability, including multimedia devices, and it is designed to provide years of reliable, high-performance comput- ing. This manual tells how to set up and begin using your TECRA M1 computer. It also provides detail ...

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    xxiv User's Manual Chapter 6, Power and Power-Up Modes, gives details on the computer’s power resources and battery save modes. Chapter 7, HW Setup explains how to configure the computer using the HW Setup program. Chapter 8, Optional Devices , describes the optional hardware available. Chapter 9, Troubleshooting , suggests courses of action ...

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    xxv Key operation Some operations require you to simultaneously use two or more keys. We identify such operations by the key top symbols separated by a plus sign ( + ). For example, Ctrl + C means you must hold down Ctrl and at the same time press C . If three keys are used, hold down the first two and at the same time press the third. ABC When pro ...

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    xxvii General Precautions TOSHIBA computers are designed to optimize safety, minimize strain and withstand the rigors of portability. However, certain precautions should be observed to further reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the computer. Be certain to read the general precautions below and to note the cautions included in the text ...

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    User's Manual xxviii Central Processing Unit ("CPU") Performance Disclaimer CPU Performance in your computer product may vary from specifications under the following conditions: 1. use of certain peripheral products 2. use of battery power instead of AC power 3. use of certain multimedia games or videos with special effects 4. use of ...

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    1-1 I NTRODUCTION Chapter 1 Introduction This chapter provides an equipment checklist, and it identifies the computer’s features, options and accessories. CAUTION: Some of the features described in this manual may not function properly if you use an operating system that was not prein- stalled by TOSHIBA. Equipment checklist Carefully unpack your ...

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    1-2 User's Manual I NTRODUCTION • Wireless LAN driver • Bluetooth driver • Sound Driver for Windows • DVD Video Player • LAN Drivers • Infrared Device Driver • TOSHIBA Dual Pointing Device utility • TOSHIBA Power Saver • TOSHIBA Console • Online manual ❑ Documentation: • TECRA M1 User's Manual • Microsoft Windows ...

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    1-3 I NTRODUCTION ❑ Product Recovery CD-ROM If any of the items are missing or damaged, contact your dealer immediately. Features The computer uses TOSHIBA’s advanced Large Scale Integration (LSI), Comple- mentary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor (CMOS) technology extensively to provide compact size, minimum weight, low power usage, and high reliabili ...

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    1-4 User's Manual I NTRODUCTION AC adaptor The universal AC adaptor provides power to the system and recharges the batteries when they are low. It comes with a detachable power cord. Because it is universal, it can receive a range of AC voltage from 100 to 240 volts; however, the output current varies among different models. Using the wrong mo ...

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    1-5 I NTRODUCTION CD-RW/DVD-ROM Some models are equipped with a full-size, CD-RW/DVD- drive ROM drive module that lets you run CD/DVDs without using an adaptor. It reads DVD-ROMs at maximum 8 speed and CD-ROMs at maximum 24 speed. It writes CD-R at up to 8 speed and CD-RW at up to 8 speed. The drive supports the following formats: • DVD-ROM • D ...

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    1-6 User's Manual I NTRODUCTION Graphics controller A 256-bit graphics controller maximizes display perfor- mance. Refer to Appendix B for more information. Keyboard Built-in 8 5 keys or 86 keys, compatible with IBM enhanced keyboard, embedded numeric overlay, dedicated cursor control, and keys. See Chapter 5, The Keyboar d , for details. TOSH ...

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    1-7 I NTRODUCTION Features Slots PC card The PC card slot accommodates two 5 mm Type II cards or one Type III card. SD card This slot lets you easily transfer data from devices, such as digital cameras and Personal Digital Assistants, that use SD card flash-memory. You can use memory module and Bluetooth SD card in this slot. Multimedia Sound syste ...

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    1-8 User's Manual I NTRODUCTION Bluetooth Some computers in this series are equipped with Bluetooth functions. Bluetooth wireless technology eliminates the need for cables between electronic devices such as computers and printers. Bluetooth provides fast, reliable, and secure wireless communication in a small space. Wireless LAN Some computers ...

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    1-9 I NTRODUCTION Security Security lock slot Connects an optional security lock to anchor the computer to a desk or other large object PC card lock A PC card can be secured by the PC card lock fixed with a lock screw in the PC card lock screw hole. Slim Select Bay lock Slim Select Bay module can be secured by Slim Select Bay lock fixed with a lock ...

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    1-10 User's Manual I NTRODUCTION HDD automatic This feature automatically cuts off power to the hard disk power off drive when it is not accessed for a time specified. Power is restored when the hard disk is accessed. You can specify the time in the Turn off hard disks item of the Power Save Mode window in TOSHIBA Power Saver. System automatic ...

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    1-11 I NTRODUCTION Utilities Heat dispersal The CPU has an internal temperature sensor that automati- cally activates cooling procedures. Refer to the Heat dispersal section in Chapter 4, Operating Basics, for details on setting the options for cooling methods. Hibernation This feature lets you turn off the power without exiting from your software. ...

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    1-12 User's Manual I NTRODUCTION Fn-esse This Windows program lets you define your own “short- cut” keys to quickly launch applications and speed your work in Windows. To start the utility, click the Windows Start button, point to All Programs, point to TOSHIBA Utilities and click Fn-esse. DVD Video Player The DVD Video Player is used to p ...

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    1-13 I NTRODUCTION TOSHIBA Brightness The brightness of LCD is automatically controlled by Sensor Control Brightness Sensor. However, you can compensate the brightness using TOSHIBA Brightness Sensor Control. In order to use TOSHIBA Brightness Sensor Control, you have to set Brightness Sensor in TOSHIBA Power Saver to ON. Options You can add a numb ...

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    1-14 User's Manual I NTRODUCTION Security plate This device covers the bottom of the computer when it is connected to a Advanced Port Replicator II to prevent removal of components. Wireless LAN Kit This option enbles wireless LAN functions in computers that do not have wireless preinstalled. It is installed by dealers only. Two types of Wirel ...

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    T HE G RAND T OUR 2-1 Chapter 2 The Grand T our This chapter identifies the various components of your computer. Become familiar with each component before you operate the computer. Front with the display closed Figure 2-1 shows the computer’s front with its display panel in the closed position. Figure 2-1 Front of the computer with display close ...

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    User's Manual T HE G RAND T OUR 2-2 Headphone jack This jack lets you connect digital speakers or stereo headphones (16 ohm minimum). When you connect digital speakers or headphones, the internal speaker is automati- cally disabled. Volume control Use this dial to adjust the volume of the stereo speakers and subwoofer or the stereo headphones. ...

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    T HE G RAND T OUR 2-3 Left side PC card slot A PC card slot can accommodate two 5 mm Type IIcards or one Type III card. You can install any industry standard PC card such as a SCSI adaptor, Ethernet adaptor or flash memory card. CAUTION: Keep foreign objects out of the PC card slot. A pin or similar object can damage the computer’s circuitry. SD ...

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    User's Manual T HE G RAND T OUR 2-4 Right side Figure 2-3 shows the computer’s right side. Figure 2-3 The right side of the computer Universal A third Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0 compliant) port is on Serial Bus the right side. See Universal Serial Ports in the Left side (USB 2.0) port section for details. However, the USB port 3 does not ...

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    T HE G RAND T OUR 2-5 External monitor This 15-pin port lets you connect an external video port display. Serial port Use this 9-pin port to connect external serial devices such as an external modem, a serial mouse or printer. Parallel port This Centronics-compatible, 25-pin parallel port is used to connect a parallel printer or other parallel devic ...

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    User's Manual T HE G RAND T OUR 2-6 i.LINK (IEEE1394) Connect an external device, such as a digital video camera port to this port for high-speed data transfer. Cooling vents Cooling vents help CPU keep from overheating. CAUTION: Do not to block the cooling vents. Also do not to keep foreign objects out of them. A pin or similar object can dam ...

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    T HE G RAND T OUR 2-7 Slim Select Bay See the Right side section in this chapter for details. Slim Select Bay Slide the lock to release or secure the Slim Select Bay lock ejector. CAUTION: Be sure to lock the Slim Select Bay lock before you transport or carry the computer. Slim Select Bay One screw secures the Slim Select Bay lock. lock screw Docki ...

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    User's Manual T HE G RAND T OUR 2-8 Front with the display open This section shows the computer with the display open. Refer to the appropriate illustration for details. Figure 2-6 The front of the Touch Pad model with the display open Figure 2-6 shows the front of the computer with the display open. To open the display, push the display latch ...

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    T HE G RAND T OUR 2-9 Front with the display open Display screen The LCD displays high-contrast text and graphics. The computer’s LCD consists of up to 1024 x 768 pixels or 1400 x 1050 pixels. Refer to Appendix B . When the computer operates on the AC adaptor the display screen’s image will be somewhat brighter than when it operates on battery ...

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    User's Manual T HE G RAND T OUR 2-10 Touch Pad A Touch Pad located in the center of the palm rest is used to control the on-screen pointer. Refer to the Using the Touch Pad section in Chapter 4, Operating Basic s . Touch Pad Control buttons below the Touch Pad let you select menu control buttons items or manipulate text and graphics designated ...

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    T HE G RAND T OUR 2-11 System indicators LEDs beneath icons, light when various computer operations are in progress. DC IN 15V P OWER B ATTERY D ISK S LIM S ELECT W IRELESS B AY COMMNICATION Figure 2-7 System indicators DC IN 15V The DC IN 15V indicator glows in green when DC power is supplied from the AC power adaptor. If the adaptor’s output vo ...

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    User's Manual T HE G RAND T OUR 2-12 Keyboard indicators The figures below show the positions of the keypad overlay indicators and the CapsLock indicator. When the F10 key indicator glows the keypad overlay lets you control the cursor. When the F11 key indicator glows the keypad overlay lets you enter numbers. Figure 2-8 Keypad overlay indicat ...

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    T HE G RAND T OUR 2-13 USB diskette drive Numeric mode You can use the keypad overlay (gray labeled keys) for numeric input when the Numeric mode indicator lights green. Refer to the Keypad overlay section in Chapter 5, The Keyboard . USB diskette drive A 3 1/2" diskette drive accommodates 1.44-megabyte or 720-kilobyte diskettes. It connects t ...

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    User's Manual T HE G RAND T OUR 2-14 Slim Select Bay modules The Slim Select Bay can accommodate the following modules: CD-ROM drive, DVD- ROM drive, CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive, DVD Multi drive, optional secondary battery pack and optional Slim Select Bay HDD adaptor. CD-ROM drive An optional full-size, maximum 24-speed CD-ROM drive module lets you r ...

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    T HE G RAND T OUR 2-15 CAUTION: Check the Slim Select Bay indicator when you use the CD-ROM drive. Do not press the eject button, disconnect a drive or turn off the computer while the light is glowing. Doing so could damage the CD or the drive. DVD-ROM drive An optional full-size DVD-ROM drive module lets you run either 12 cm (4.72") or 8 cm ( ...

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    User's Manual T HE G RAND T OUR 2-16 Eject button Press the eject button to open the drawer partially. Eject hole Insert a slender object to open the drawer when the power to the computer is off. CD/DVD-In-Use This indicator lights when the CD/DVD is being Indicator accessed. CAUTION: Check the Slim Select Bay indicator when you use the DVD-RO ...

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    T HE G RAND T OUR 2-17 Figure 2-13 The CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive This drive supports the following formats: • DVD ROM • DVD Video • CD-ROM • CD-EXTRA • Photo CD • Audio CD • CD-ROMxA • CD-DA • CD-I • CD-Text • CD-R • CD-RW CD/DVD-In-Use This indicator lights when the CD/DVD is being Indicator accessed. Eject hole Insert a slender ...

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    User's Manual T HE G RAND T OUR 2-18 5 Russia, Indian Subcontinent, Africa, North Korea, Mongolia 6 China CD-R describes compact discs that can be written only once. The recorded data cannot be erased or changed. Use 8-speed CD-R discs. CD-RW describes compact discs that can be recorded more than once. Use either 1, 2, or 4 multi speed CD-RW d ...

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    T HE G RAND T OUR 2-19 Figure 2-14 The DVD Multi drive CD/DVD-In-Use This indicator lights when a CD/DVD is being accessed. Indicator Eject button Press the eject button to open the drawer partially. Eject hole Insert a slender object to open the drawer when the power to the DVD Multi drives is off. This drive supports the following formats: • DV ...

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    User's Manual T HE G RAND T OUR 2-20 NOTE: Use the WinDVD 4 application to view DVD-Video discs. CD-R and DVD-R discs can be written only once. The recorded data cannot be erased or changed. CD-RW discs can be recorded more than once. Use either 1, 2, or 4 multi speed CD- RW discs or high-speed 4- to 10-speed discs. The write speed of the high ...

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    T HE G RAND T OUR 2-21 To install an HDD, follow the steps below. 1 . Slide the cover lock to the unlock position and lift up the cover. 2 . Lay the HDD into the Slim Select Bay HDD adaptor and push it forward to secure the connectors. 3 . Close the cover. Unlock Lock Figure 2-16 The Slim Select Bay HDD adaptor 4 . Slide the cover lock to the lock ...

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    User's Manual T HE G RAND T OUR 2-22 AC adaptor The AC adaptor converts AC power to DC power and reduces the voltage supplied to the computer. It can automatically adjust to any voltage from 100 to 240 volts and to a frequency of either 50 or 60 hertz, enabling you to use the computer in almost any country/region. To recharge the battery, simp ...

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    3-1 G ETTING S TARTED Chapter 3 Getting S t arted This chapter provides basic information to get you started using your computer. It covers the following topics: ❑ Setting up your work space — for your health and safety NOTE: Be sure also to read Instruction Manual for Safety & Comfort . This guide, which is included with the computer, expl ...

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    User's Manual G ETTING S TARTED 3-2 General conditions In general, if you are comfortable, so is your computer, but read the following to make sure your work site provides a proper environment. ❑ 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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    3-3 G ETTING 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 primary factors in reducing work strain. Refer to the following tips and to figure 3-1. Figure 3-1 Posture and positioning of the computer ❑ Place your chair so that the keyboard is at or slight ...

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    User's Manual G ETTING S TARTED 3-4 Lighting Proper lighting can improve legibility of the display and reduce eye strain. ❑ Position the computer so that sunlight or bright indoor lighting does not reflect off the screen. Use tinted windows, shades or other screen to eliminate sun glare. ❑ Avoid placing the computer in front of bright ligh ...

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    3-5 G ETTING S TARTED Connecting the AC adaptor Attach the AC adaptor when you need to charge the battery or you want to operate from AC power. It is also the fastest way to get started, because the battery pack will need to be charged before you can operate from battery power. The AC adaptor can be connected to any power source supplying from 100 ...

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    User's Manual G ETTING S TARTED 3-6 2 . Connect the AC adaptor’s DC output plug to the DC IN 15V input port on the back of the computer. Figure 3-3 Connecting the adaptor to the computer 3 . Plug the power cord into a live wall outlet. The Battery and DC IN 15V indicators on the front of the computer should glow. Opening the display The disp ...

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    3-7 G ETTING S TARTED T urning on the power This section describes how to turn on the power. NOTE: After you turn on the power for the first time, do not turn it off until you have set up the operating system. 1 . Open the display. 2 . Press and hold the computer’s power button for two or three seconds. Figure 3-5 Turning on the power Windows XP/ ...

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    User's Manual G ETTING S TARTED 3-8 2 . Make sure all disk activity has stopped, then remove the CD/DVD-ROM or diskette. CAUTION: Make sure the Disk, Slim Select Bay and Slim Select Bay’s module indicators are off. If you turn off the power while a disk is being accessed, you can lose data or damage the disk. 3 . a. In Windows XP, click star ...

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    3-9 G ETTING S TARTED NOTE: For the computer to shut down in hibernation mode, the hiberna- tion feature must be enabled in two places in TOSHIBA Power Saver: the Hibernate window and the Battery Alarm item of the Alarm window. Otherwise, the computer will shut down in Standby mode. If battery power becomes depleted, data saved in Standby will be l ...

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    User's Manual G ETTING S TARTED 3-10 2 . a. In Windows XP, open Performance and Maintenance and open TOSHIBA Power Saver . b. In Windows 2000, double-click the TOSHIBA Power Saver icon. 3 . Select the Hibernate window, select the Enable Hibernate support check box and click the Apply button. 4 . Select the Power Save Modes window. 5 . Double-c ...

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    3-11 G ETTING S TARTED Standby precautions ❑ Before entering Standby mode, be sure to save your data. ❑ Do not install or remove a memory module while the computer is in standby mode. The computer or the module could be damaged. ❑ If you carry the computer on board an aircraft or into a hospital, be sure to shut down the computer in hibernati ...

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    User's Manual G ETTING S TARTED 3-12 When you turn the power back on, you can continue where you left when you shut down the computer. NOTES: 1. When the computer is shut down in standby mode, the power indicator flashes orange. 2. If you are operating the computer on battery power, you can lengthen the operating time by shutting down in hiber ...

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    3-13 G ETTING S TARTED Restoring the preinst alled software from the Product Recovery CD-ROM If preinstalled files are damaged, use the Product Recovery CD-ROM to restore them. To restore the operating system and all preinstalled software, follow the steps below. CAUTION: When you reinstall the Windows operating system, the hard disk will be reform ...

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    User's Manual G ETTING S TARTED 3-14 ...

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    O PERATING B ASICS 4-1 Chapter 4 Operating Basics This chapter gives information on basic operations including using the TOSHIBA Dual Pointing Devices, USB diskette drive, the microphone, the internal modem, wireless communication, LAN, and changing Slim Select Bay modules. It also provides tips on caring for your computer, diskettes and CD/DVDs. T ...

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    User's Manual O PERATING B ASICS 4-2 Click: Tap the Touch Pad once Double-click: Tap twice Drag and drop: Tap to select the material you want to move. Leave your finger on the Touch Pad after the second tap and move the material. Using the AccuPoint To use the AccuPoint, simply push it with your finger tip in the direction you want to move the ...

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    O PERATING B ASICS 4-3 1 . To remove the AccuPoint cap, firmly pinch the cap and pull it straight up. Figure 4-2 Removing the AccuPoint cap 2 . Position a new cap on the peg and press it into place. NOTE: The peg is square, so be careful to align the cap’s square hole with the peg. Using the USB diskette drive A 3 1/2" diskette drive connect ...

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    User's Manual O PERATING B ASICS 4-4 Connecting 3 1/2" diskette drive To connect the drive, plug the diskette drive connector into a USB port. Refer to Figure 4-3. CAUTION: Make sure the connector is right side up and properly aligned with the socket. Do not try to force the connection, doing so can damage the connecting pins. Figure 4-3 ...

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    O PERATING B ASICS 4-5 4 . Pull the diskette drive connector out of the USB port. Changing Slim Select Bay modules This section explains how to change modules in the Slim Select Bay. The illustra- tions show replacement of the DVD-ROM drive with the Slim Select Bay HDD adaptor. Therefore, the text refers to those modules. However, the procedures ar ...

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    User's Manual O PERATING B ASICS 4-6 Figure 4-4 Removing the DVD-ROM drive Inserting a module Insert the Slim Select Bay HDD adaptor as described below. 1 . Insert the Slim Select Bay HDD adaptor in the computer as shown below and press until the ejector clicks. 2 . If you want to lock the Slim Select Bay module, set the Slim Select Bay lock s ...

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    O PERATING B ASICS 4-7 Using optical media drives Using optical media drives The text and illustrations in this section refer primarily to the Fixed DVD-ROM drive. However, operation is the same for other optical drive in the Slim Select Bay. The full-size drive provides high-performance execution of CD/DVD-ROM-based programs. You can run either 12 ...

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    User's Manual O PERATING B ASICS 4-8 b. Pressing the eject button will not open the drawer when the DVD-ROM drive’s power is off. If the power is off, you can open the drawer by inserting a slender object (about 15 mm) such as a straightened paper clip into the eject hole just to the right of the eject button. Figure 4-7 Manual release with ...

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    O PERATING B ASICS 4-9 3 . Lay the CD/DVD, label side up, in the drawer. Figure 4-9 Inserting a CD/DVD NOTE: When the drawer is fully opened, the edge of the computer will extend slightly over the CD/DVD tray. Therefore, you will need to turn the CD/DVD at an angle when you place it in the tray. After seating the CD/DVD, however, make sure it lies ...

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    User's Manual O PERATING B ASICS 4-10 5 . Push the center of the drawer to close it. Press gently until it locks into place. CAUTION: If the CD/DVD is not seated properly when the drawer is closed, the CD/DVD might be damaged. Also, the drawer might not open fully when you press the eject button. Figure 4-10 Closing the DVD-ROM drawer Removing ...

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    O PERATING B ASICS 4-11 2 . The CD/DVD extends slightly over the sides of the drawer so you can hold it. Hold the CD/DVD gently and lift it out. Figure 4-11 Removing a CD/DVD 3 . Push the center of the drawer to close it. Press gently until it locks into place. Writing CDs on CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive Depending on the type of drive installed, you may be ...

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    User's Manual O PERATING B ASICS 4-12 CD-RW: MITUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION RICOH Co., Ltd. TOSHIBA has confirmed the operation of CD-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 qual ...

  • Toshiba PT930 - page 91

    O PERATING B ASICS 4-13 • Use the CD/MP3 control buttons to reproduce music and voice. • Open the optical media drive. ❑ If the media is poor in quality, dirty or damaged, writing or rewriting errors may occur. ❑ Set the computer on a level surface and avoid places subject to vibration such as airplanes trains, or cars. Do not use an unstab ...

  • Toshiba PT930 - page 92

    O PERATING B ASICS 4-14 Read/write function chart Disc type CD-R CD-RW DVD-R DVD-RW DVD-RAM DVD+R DVD+RW Read Write Drag’n Drop CD*1 DVDfunSTUDIO*1 DVD-MovieAlbum*1 DVD-Video*2 DVD VR*2 No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No (DVD VideoRecoding) No No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes ...

  • Toshiba PT930 - page 93

    O PERATING B ASICS 4-15 ❑ Based on TOSHIBA's limited compatibility testing, we suggest the following manufacturers of CD-R/-RW and DVD-R/-RW/-RAM disc. However, in no event does TOSHIBA guarantee the operation, quality or performance of any disc. Disc quality can affect write or rewrite success rates. CD-R: TAIYOYUDEN CO., LTD. Mitsui Chemic ...

  • Toshiba PT930 - page 94

    User's Manual O PERATING B ASICS 4-16 ❑ Data written to a CD-R/DVD-R disc cannot be deleted either in whole or in part. ❑ Data deleted (erase) from a CD-RW and DVD-RW/-RAM disc cannot be recovered. Check the content of the disc carefully before you delete it. If multiple drives that can write data to discs are connected, be careful not to ...

  • Toshiba PT930 - page 95

    O PERATING B ASICS 4-17 ❑ Writing with software other than Drag'n Drop CD, DVDfunSTUDIO and DVDMovieAlbum is not recommended. When writing or rewriting Please observe/consider the following when you write or rewrite to a CD-R/-RW or DVD-R/-RW/-RAM disc. ❑ Do not perform any of the following actions when writing or rewriting: • Operate th ...

  • Toshiba PT930 - page 96

    User's Manual O PERATING B ASICS 4-18 ❑ Do not use the DISC Backup function of Drag'n Drop CD to copy DVD-Video and DVD-ROM with copyright protection, because the copy will not play correctly. ❑ DVD-RAM disc cannot be backed up with the DISC Backup function of Drag'n Drop CD. ❑ You cannot backup a CD-ROM or CD-R/-RW to DVD-R/-R ...

  • Toshiba PT930 - page 97

    O PERATING B ASICS 4-19 ❑ When Drag'n Drop or similar software is resident in the computer's memory, the DVD Multi drive locks. In this situation, other software cannot be used to write data to the disc. ❑ While you are editing DVD-R/-RW/-RAM, you can display previews. However, if an application other than WinDVD is running, the previ ...

  • Toshiba PT930 - page 98

    User's Manual O PERATING B ASICS 4-20 Media care This section provides tips on protecting data stored on your CD/DVDs and diskettes. Handle your media with care. The following simple precautions will increase the lifetime of your media and protect the data stored on them: CD/DVDs 1 . Store your CD/DVDs in the container they came in to protect ...

  • Toshiba PT930 - page 99

    O PERATING B ASICS 4-21 Using the microphone Your computer has a built-in microphone that can be used to record monaural sounds into your applications. It can also be used to issue voice commands to applications that support such functions. Since your computer has a built-in microphone and speaker, “howling” may be heard under certain condition ...

  • Toshiba PT930 - page 100

    User's Manual O PERATING B ASICS 4-22 1 . a. In Windows XP, click start , point to All Programs , point to TOSHIBA Internal Modem and click Region Select Utility . NOTE: Do not use the Country/Region Select function in the Modem setup utility in the Control Panel if the function is available. If you change the Country/Region in the Control Pan ...

  • Toshiba PT930 - page 101

    O PERATING B ASICS 4-23 Location list for region selection. A submenu appears displaying location information for telephony. Open dialog box, if the modem and Telephony Current Location region code do not match. A warning dialog box is displayed if current settings for region code and telephony location are incorrect. Modem Selection If the compute ...

  • Toshiba PT930 - page 102

    User's Manual O PERATING B ASICS 4-24 CAUTION: Do not pull on the cable or move the computer while the cable is connected. NOTE: If you use a storage device such as an optical drive or HDD connected to a 16-bit PC card, you might experience the following modem problems: 1. Modem speed is slow or communication is interrupted. 2. Skips may occur ...

  • Toshiba PT930 - page 103

    O PERATING B ASICS 4-25 ❑ Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) data encryption, based on 256bit encryption algorithm. (Revision A/B combo type) Wake-up on LAN does not function on a wireless LAN. Security 1 . Be sure to enable WEP (encryption) function. Otherwise your computer will allow the illegal access by outsider through wireless LAN to cause ...

  • Toshiba PT930 - page 104

    User's Manual O PERATING B ASICS 4-26 Wireless communication switch You can enable or disable wireless LAN and Bluetooth functions, with the on/off switch. No transmissions are sent or received when the switch is off. Slide the switch to the right to turn it on and to the left to turn it off. CAUTION: Set the switch to off in airplanes and hos ...

  • Toshiba PT930 - page 105

    O PERATING B ASICS 4-27 Connecting LAN cable CAUTION: The computer must be configured properly before connecting to a LAN. Logging onto a LAN using the computer’s default settings could cause a malfunction in LAN operation. Check with your LAN administrator regarding set-up procedures. If you are using Gigabit Ethernet LAN (1000 megabits per seco ...

  • Toshiba PT930 - page 106

    User's Manual O PERATING B ASICS 4-28 Disconnecting LAN cable To disconnect the LAN cable, follow the steps below. CAUTION: Make sure the LAN Active indicator (orange LED) is out before you disconnect the computer from the LAN. 1 . Pinch the lever on the connector in the computer’s LAN jack and pull out the connector. 2 . Disconnect the cabl ...

  • Toshiba PT930 - page 107

    O PERATING B ASICS 4-29 ❑ Close all port covers. ❑ Use the carrying case when transporting the computer. Heat dispersal To protect from overheating, the CPU has an internal temperature sensor. If the computer’s internal temperature rises to a certain level, the cooling fan is turned on or the processing speed is lowered. You can select whethe ...

  • Toshiba PT930 - page 108

    User's Manual O PERATING B ASICS 4-30 ...

  • Toshiba PT930 - page 109

    5-1 T HE K EYBOARD Chapter 5 The Keyboard The computer’s keyboard layouts are compatible with a 101/102-key enhanced keyboard. By pressing some keys in combination, all the 101/102-key keyboard functions can be executed on the computer. The number of keys on your keyboard depends on which country/region’s key- board layout your computer is conf ...

  • Toshiba PT930 - page 110

    User's Manual 5-2 T HE K EYBOARD F1 … F12 function keys The function keys (not to be confused with Fn ) are the 12 keys at the top of your keyboard. These keys function differently from other keys. F1 through F12 are called function keys because they execute programmed functions when pressed. Used in combination with the Fn key, keys marked ...

  • Toshiba PT930 - page 111

    5-3 T HE K EYBOARD Soft keys: Fn key combinations The keyboard is designed to provide all the features of the 101-key enhanced keyboard, shown in figure 5-1. The 101/102-key enhanced keyboard has a numeric keypad and scroll lock key. It also has additional Enter and Ctrl keys to the right of the main keyboard. Since the keyboard of a portable compu ...

  • Toshiba PT930 - page 112

    User's Manual 5-4 T HE K EYBOARD Hot keys Hot keys ( Fn + a function or Esc key) let you enable or disable certain features of the computers. Sound mute: Pressing Fn + Esc in a Windows environment turns sound on or off. When you press these hot keys, the current setting will change and be displayed as an icon. Instant security: Press Fn + F1 t ...

  • Toshiba PT930 - page 113

    5-5 T HE K EYBOARD Standby: When you press Fn + F3 , the computer enters Standby. To avoid entering Standby unexpectedly, a dialog box appears for verification. However, if you select the check box, it will not appear in the future. Hibernation: When you press Fn + F4 , the computer enters Hibernation. To avoid entering Hibernation unexpectedly, a ...

  • Toshiba PT930 - page 114

    User's Manual 5-6 T HE K EYBOARD LCD Display Brightness: Pressing Fn + F7 increases the display brightness in increments. When you press these hot keys, the current setting will be displayed for two seconds by a pop-up icon. You can also change this setting through the Monitor brightness item of the Power Save Mode window in TOSHIBA Power Save ...

  • Toshiba PT930 - page 115

    5-7 T HE K EYBOARD Display resolution selection: Press Fn + space keys to change the display resolution. Each time when you press these hot keys, the display resolution changes as follows: From the current resolution (the original resolution) to 1024X768, from 1024X768 to 800X600, from 800X600 to the original resolution. Fn Sticky key You can use t ...

  • Toshiba PT930 - page 116

    User's Manual 5-8 T HE K EYBOARD T urning on the overlays The numeric keypad overlay can be used for numeric data input or cursor and page control. Arrow mode To turn on the Arrow mode, press Fn + F10 . The Arrow mode F10 indicator lights. Now try cursor and page control using the keys shown in figure 5-2. Press Fn + F10 again to turn off the ...

  • Toshiba PT930 - page 117

    5-9 T HE K EYBOARD T emporarily using normal keyboard (overlay on) While using the overlay, you can temporarily access the normal keyboard without turning off the overlay: 1 . Hold Fn and press any other key. All keys will operate as if the overlay were off. 2. Type upper-case characters by holding Fn + Shift and pressing a character key. 3 . Relea ...

  • Toshiba PT930 - page 118

    User's Manual 5-10 T HE K EYBOARD With the overlay off: 1 . Hold down Alt + Fn . 2 . Using the overlay keys, type the ASCII code. 3 . Release Alt + Fn , and the ASCII character appears on the display screen. ...

  • Toshiba PT930 - page 119

    P OWER AND P OWER -U P M ODES 6-1 Chapter 6 Power and Power-Up Modes The computer’s power resources include the AC adaptor and internal batteries. This chapter gives details on making the most effective use of these resources including charging and changing batteries, tips for saving battery power, and power up modes. Power conditions The compute ...

  • Toshiba PT930 - page 120

    6-2 User's Manual P OWER AND P OWER -U P M ODES Table 6-1 Power conditions continued Power on Power off (no operation) A C 2nd battery • Operates •No charge adaptor fully • No charge •LED: 2nd battery green connected charged • LED: 2nd battery green DC IN green DC IN green 2nd battery • Operates • Quick charge * 2 partially • C ...

  • Toshiba PT930 - page 121

    P OWER AND P OWER -U P M ODES 6-3 Table 6-1 Power conditions continued Power on Power off (no operation) A C 2nd battery • Operates adaptor charge • LED: 2nd battery off no t is above DC IN off connected low battery trigger point 2nd battery • Operates charge • L E D : 2nd battery is below flash orange low battery DC IN off trigger point 2n ...

  • Toshiba PT930 - page 122

    6-4 User's Manual P OWER AND P OWER -U P M ODES Power indicators As shown in the above table, the Battery, Slim Select Bay, DC IN 15V and Power indicators on the system indicator alert you to the computer’s operating capability and battery charge status. Battery indicators Check the Battery indicator to determine the status of the main batte ...

  • Toshiba PT930 - page 123

    P OWER AND P OWER -U P M ODES 6-5 Blinking orange Indicates power is being supplied to the computer while the computer is in Standby mode. The indicator turns on for one second and off for two seconds. No light Under any other conditions, the indicator does not light. Battery types The computer has three types of batteries: ❑ Battery packs – ma ...

  • Toshiba PT930 - page 124

    6-6 User's Manual P OWER AND P OWER -U P M ODES To ensure that the battery pack maintains its maximum capacity, operate the computer on battery power at least once a month until the battery pack is fully discharged. Refer to Extending battery life in this chapter for procedures. If the computer is continuously operated on AC power through an A ...

  • Toshiba PT930 - page 125

    P OWER AND P OWER -U P M ODES 6-7 Care and use of the battery pack Care and use of the battery p ack The battery pack is a vital component of portable computing. Taking proper care of it will help ensure longer operating time on battery power as well as a longer life for your battery pack. Follow the instructions in this section carefully to ensure ...

  • Toshiba PT930 - page 126

    6-8 User's Manual P OWER AND P OWER -U P M ODES 6 . Use only the battery pack supplied with the computer or other device or an battery pack approved by the computer or device’s manufacturer. Battery packs have different voltages and terminal polarities. Use of an improper battery could cause smoke, fire or rupture of the battery pack. 7 . Ne ...

  • Toshiba PT930 - page 127

    P OWER AND P OWER -U P M ODES 6-9 2 . Never dispose of battery packs with normal trash. Bring them to your TOSHIBA dealer or to another recycling center to save resources and prevent environmental damage. Cover the terminals with electrical tape to prevent short-circuits, which could cause the battery pack to ignite or rupture. 3 . Use only battery ...

  • Toshiba PT930 - page 128

    6-10 User's Manual P OWER AND P OWER -U P M ODES Charging the batteries When the power in the battery pack becomes low, the Battery indicator flashes orange indicating that only a few minutes of battery power remain. If you continue to use the computer while the Battery indicator flashes, the computer enables Hibernation mode (so you don’t l ...

  • Toshiba PT930 - page 129

    P OWER AND P OWER -U P M ODES 6-11 Care and use of the battery pack Battery charging notice The battery may not charge right away under the following conditions: ❑ The battery is extremely hot or cold. If the battery is extremely hot, it might not charge at all. To ensure the battery charges to its full capacity, charge the battery at room temper ...

  • Toshiba PT930 - page 130

    6-12 User's Manual P OWER AND P OWER -U P M ODES 2. With repeated discharges and recharges, the battery’s capacity will gradually decrease. Therefore, an often used, older battery will not operate for as long as a new battery even when both are fully charged. In this case, Power Save Modes window in TOSHIBA Power Saver will indicate a 100% c ...

  • Toshiba PT930 - page 131

    P OWER AND P OWER -U P M ODES 6-13 Ret aining dat a with power off When you turn off your computer with fully charged batteries, the batteries retain data for the following approximate time periods: Battery pack (6600mAH) about 7 days (Standby mode) about 43 days (Boot mode) Battery pack (4400mAH) about 4 days (Standby mode) about 29 days (Boot mod ...

  • Toshiba PT930 - page 132

    6-14 User's Manual P OWER AND P OWER -U P M ODES Replacing the battery p ack When the battery pack reaches the end of its operating life you will need to install a new one. The life of the battery pack is generally about 500 recharges. If the Battery indicator or Slim Select Bay indicator (if a Slim Select Bay 2nd battery pack is installed) fl ...

  • Toshiba PT930 - page 133

    P OWER AND P OWER -U P M ODES 6-15 Figure 6-1 Releasing the battery pack CAUTION: For environmental reasons, do not throw away a spent battery pack. Please return spent battery packs to your TOSHIBA dealer. Inst alling the battery pack To install a battery, follow the steps below. CAUTION: The battery pack is a lithium ion battery, which can explod ...

  • Toshiba PT930 - page 134

    6-16 User's Manual P OWER AND P OWER -U P M ODES TOSHIBA Password Utility The TOSHIBA Password Utility provides two levels of password security: User and Supervisor. NOTE: Passwords set in TOSHIBA Password Utility are different from the Windows password. User p assword To start the utility, point to or click the following items: Windows 2000 S ...

  • Toshiba PT930 - page 135

    P OWER AND P OWER -U P M ODES 6-17 ❑ Owner String (text box) You can use this box to associate text with the password. After you enter text, click Apply or OK . The text will be displayed when you are prompted to enter a password. User Token field ❑ Create (button) You can use an SD card token, instead of entering the password. After you have r ...

  • Toshiba PT930 - page 136

    6-18 User's Manual P OWER AND P OWER -U P M ODES ❑ Create or invalidate a supervisor password token NOTE: This function in the Supervisor password utility lets you invalidate only supervisor tokens or all tokens, including user and supervisor tokens. ❑ Specify restrictions for general users. S t arting the computer by p assword If you regi ...

  • Toshiba PT930 - page 137

    P OWER AND P OWER -U P M ODES 6-19 Windows utilities You can specify the setting in TOSHIBA Power Saver. Hot keys You can use hot keys Fn + F3 to enter Standby mode and Fn + F4 to enter Hibernation. See Chapter 5, Keyboard for details. Panel power off You can set up your computer so that power turns off automatically when you close the display pane ...

  • Toshiba PT930 - page 138

    6-20 User's Manual P OWER AND P OWER -U P M ODES ...

  • Toshiba PT930 - page 139

    7-1 HW S ETUP Chapter 7 HW Setup This chapter explains how to use TOSHIBA HW Setup program to configure your computer. HW Setup TOSHIBA HW Setup lets you configure settings for General, CPU, Boot Priority, Keyboard, LAN, Device Config, Parallel/Printer and Display. NOTE: If the supervisor password is set, access to the TOSHIBA HW Setup program can ...

  • Toshiba PT930 - page 140

    User's Manual 7-2 HW S ETUP General This window displays the BIOS version and contains two buttons: Default and About . Setup This field displays BIOS Version and date. Default Click Default to return all HW Setup values to the factory settings. About Click About to display the HW Setup version. CPU This function lets you set the CPU operating ...

  • Toshiba PT930 - page 141

    7-3 HW S ETUP HDD −> −> −> −> −> FDD −> −> −> −> −> CD-ROM −> −> −> −> −> LAN The computer looks for bootable files in the following order: HDD, diskette drive, CD-ROM* and LAN. (Default) FDD −> −> −> −> −> HDD −> −> −> −> −> ...

  • Toshiba PT930 - page 142

    User's Manual 7-4 HW S ETUP 3. If you press a key other than one of those above or if the selected device is not installed, the system will boot according to the current setting in HW Setup. 4. Support of PCA (ATA) card boot is guaranteed only for TOSHIBA PC card HDDs. 5. A PCA (ATA) card takes the position of HDD in the Boot Priority Options ...

  • Toshiba PT930 - page 143

    7-5 HW S ETUP Keyboard External Keyboard Fn key Use this option to set a key combination on an external keyboard to emulate the Fn key on the computer’s internal keyboard. Setting an Fn key equivalent will let you use Hot keys by pressing the set combination instead of the Fn key. (PS/2 keyboard only) Disabled No Fn key equivalent (Default) Fn Eq ...

  • Toshiba PT930 - page 144

    User's Manual 7-6 HW S ETUP CAUTION: Do not install or remove an optional memory module while Wake-up on LAN is enabled. NOTE: The Wake-up on LAN function consumes power even when the system is off. Leave the AC adaptor connected while using this feature. Built-in LAN This feature enables or disables the Built-in LAN. Enabled Enables Built-in ...

  • Toshiba PT930 - page 145

    7-7 HW S ETUP Display This tab lets you customize your computer’s display settings for either the internal LCD screen or for an external monitor. Power On Display Lets you set the display to be used when the computer is booted. Auto-Selected Selects an external monitor if one is connected. Other- wise, it selects the internal LCD. (Default) LCD + ...

  • Toshiba PT930 - page 146

    User's Manual 7-8 HW S ETUP ...

  • Toshiba PT930 - page 147

    8-1 O PTIONAL D EVICES Chapter 8 Optional Devices Optional devices can expand the computer’s capabilities and its versatility. This chapter describes connection or installation of the following devices, which are available from your TOSHIBA dealer: Cards/memory ❑ PC cards ❑ SD cards ❑ Memory expansion Power devices ❑ Additional battery pa ...

  • Toshiba PT930 - page 148

    User's Manual 8-2 O PTIONAL D EVICES PC cards The computer is equipped with a PC card expansion slot that can accommodate one 5 mm Type II card. Any PC card that meets industry standards (manufactured by TOSHIBA or other vendor) can be installed. The slot supports 16-bit PC cards, including PC card 16’s multifunction card and CardBus PC card ...

  • Toshiba PT930 - page 149

    8-3 O PTIONAL D EVICES After inserting the card, refer to the card’s documentation and check the configura- tion in Windows to make sure it is appropriate for your card. Removing a PC card To remove the PC card, follow the steps below. 1 . Slide the PC card lock into the unlocked position. 2 . a. In Windows XP, open the Safety Remove Hardware ico ...

  • Toshiba PT930 - page 150

    User's Manual 8-4 O PTIONAL D EVICES Locking the PC card slot To lock the PC card slot, follow the steps below. 1 . When the computer is shipped, a screw secures the PC card lock in the unlocked position. Remove the screw. 2 . Slide the PC card lock to the locked position. A metal tongue will cover the PC card slot. 3 . Secure the screw. Figur ...

  • Toshiba PT930 - page 151

    8-5 O PTIONAL D EVICES SD cards Figure 8-4 Securing the PC card lock in the unlock position SD cards The computer is equipped with an SD card slot that can accommodate Secure Digital flash memory cards with various memory capacities. SD cards let you easily transfer data from devices, such as digital cameras and Personal Digital Assistants, that us ...

  • Toshiba PT930 - page 152

    User's Manual 8-6 O PTIONAL D EVICES In order to run TOSHIBA SD memory card format, select [Start] - [All Programs] - [TOSHIBA SD card utilities] - [TOSHIBA SD memory card format], or right click the mouse on the icon of SD drive in Explore and select [TOSHIBA SD memory card format]. TOSHIBA SD memory card format does not format the protected ...

  • Toshiba PT930 - page 153

    8-7 O PTIONAL D EVICES 4 . Pinch the card and remove it. Figure 8-6 Removing an SD card CAUTION: Make sure the SD 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. Please do not remove the SD ...

  • Toshiba PT930 - page 154

    User's Manual 8-8 O PTIONAL D EVICES 6 . Do not expose SD cards to liquids or store in humid areas or in lay media close to containers of liquid. 7 . After using an SD card, return it to its case. 8 . Do not touch the metal part or expose it to liquids or let it get dirty. Memory exp ansion This computer is equipped with two memory module sock ...

  • Toshiba PT930 - page 155

    8-9 O PTIONAL D EVICES Memory expansion 4 . Turn the computer to the normal position and open the display panel. Tilt the display panel slightly beyond the upright position before removing the keyboard display. 5 . Put your fingers on the both ends of the keyboard brace and remove it carefully to the direction indicated with arrows. Figure 8-7 Remo ...

  • Toshiba PT930 - page 156

    User's Manual 8-10 O PTIONAL D EVICES 7 . Press the keyboard to the other side. Turn the keyboard upside down when a flat cable appears. CAUTION: Do not pull the keyboard when turning over. Otherwise the cable connecting the keyboard and the main body of computer will not return to the original position. Figure 8-9 Removing the keyboard (2) Fi ...

  • Toshiba PT930 - page 157

    8-11 O PTIONAL D EVICES 8 . Raise the insulation sheet covering the memory module to appear the module. Figure 8-11 Raising the insulation sheet 9 . Keep the insulation sheet raised using adhesive tape. Figure 8-12 Raising the insulation sheet Memory expansion I NSULATION SHEET ...

  • Toshiba PT930 - page 158

    User's Manual 8-12 O PTIONAL D EVICES 1 0 . Insert a new module to the socket and push it downward to lie flat. Latches on either side will click into place to secure the module. Figure 8-13 Installing a memory module Figure 8-14 Installing two memory modules 1 1. Seat the insulation sheet to cover the module. NOTE: Be sure to check that the i ...

  • Toshiba PT930 - page 159

    8-13 O PTIONAL D EVICES 1 2. Insert two tabs of the keyboard into the slits of the computer case and seat the keyboard at the original position. Refer to Figure 8-9 for tabs and slits. Fix it with three screws removed in 6. CAUTIONS: Be sure to use all screws that were removed in 6 and do not leave foreign matters such as adhesive tape used in 9 or ...

  • Toshiba PT930 - page 160

    User's Manual 8-14 O PTIONAL D EVICES Figure 8-15 Removing the memory module 6 . Follow the instructions 11 through 15 in “Installing memory module”. Hard disk drive p ack An extra HDD expands the flexibility of your system and lets you carry your data without carrying the computer. NOTE: Use a point size 0 Phillips screwdriver. Removing t ...

  • Toshiba PT930 - page 161

    8-15 O PTIONAL D EVICES Figure 8-16 Removing the HDD pack cover 7 . Raise the HDD’s plastic tab, pinch it and slide the HDD pack to disconnect from the connector. CAUTION: Be sure to slide the HDD pack first and confirm that the HDD pack has disconnected. 8 . Lift the HDD pack and remove it. Figure 8-17 Removing the HDD pack Hard disk drive pack ...

  • Toshiba PT930 - page 162

    User's Manual 8-16 O PTIONAL D EVICES Inst alling the HDD pack To install the hard disk drive, follow the steps below. 1 . Place the HDD into the space for HDD. Slide the HDD to connect to the connector. 2 . Fold over the plastic tab so that it goes into the HDD space. Press the HDD to ensure a firm connection. Figure 8-18 Installing the HDD p ...

  • Toshiba PT930 - page 163

    8-17 O PTIONAL D EVICES Inst alling To install the secondary battery pack in the adaptor, follow the steps below. 1 . Fit the side of the secondary battery pack opposite the connector into the adaptor. 2 . Lay the battery into the adaptor. The latch should close automatically to secure the secondary battery pack. Figure 8-19 Inserting the secondary ...

  • Toshiba PT930 - page 164

    User's Manual 8-18 O PTIONAL D EVICES Removing To remove the secondary battery from the adaptor, follow the steps below. 1 . Slide the latch in the direction of the arrow shown below. 2 . Push the secondary battery pack up from the bottom and lift it out. Figure 8-20 Removing the secondary battery pack from the adaptor Additional AC adaptor If ...

  • Toshiba PT930 - page 165

    8-19 O PTIONAL D EVICES 1 . Slide the lock to the unlock position and open the lid. Figure 8-21 Opening the lid 2 . Insert the HDD and push forward to ensure a firm connection. Figure 8-22 Inserting the HDD Slim Select Bay HDD adaptor ...

  • Toshiba PT930 - page 166

    User's Manual 8-20 O PTIONAL D EVICES 3 . Close the lid and slide the lock to the lock position. Figure 8-23 Closing the lid For details on inserting the Slim Select Bay HDD adaptor in the Slim Select Bay, refer to Chapter 4, Operating Basic s . External monitor An external analog monitor can be connected to the external monitor port on the co ...

  • Toshiba PT930 - page 167

    8-21 O PTIONAL D EVICES TV You can connect a television set to the Video out jack on the computer. Follow the steps below. Using the TOSHIBA Console button 1 . Connect the TV adaptor cable’s S Video plug to the Video out jack on the computer. 2 . Connect the TV adaptor cable’s S Video plug to the S Video jack on the TV. 3 . Press the TOSHIBA Co ...

  • Toshiba PT930 - page 168

    User's Manual 8-22 O PTIONAL D EVICES i.LINK (IEEE1394) i.LINK (IEEE1394) is used for high-speed data transfer for a range of compatible devices such as ❑ Digital video cameras ❑ Hard disk drives ❑ MO drives ❑ CD-RW drives NOTE: i.LINK uses a four-pin connector, which does not carry electric current. External devices will need their ow ...

  • Toshiba PT930 - page 169

    8-23 O PTIONAL D EVICES 2 . Plug the other end of the cable into the device. Note the following when you use i.LINK: ❑ You may need to install drivers for your i.LINK devices. ❑ Not all i.LINK devices have been tested. Therefore, compatibility with all i.LINK devices cannot be guaranteed. ❑ Use S100, S200 or S400 cables no longer than three m ...

  • Toshiba PT930 - page 170

    User's Manual 8-24 O PTIONAL D EVICES The following ports and accessories are available on the Port Replicator. ❑ RJ45 LAN jack ❑ RJ11 Modem jack ❑ External monitor port ❑ Parallel port ❑ Serial port ❑ PS/2 mouse port ❑ PS/2 keyboard port ❑ DC IN socket ❑ Security lock slot ❑ Audio line-in, line-out jacks ❑ Universal Seri ...

  • Toshiba PT930 - page 171

    8-25 O PTIONAL D EVICES 1 0. Set the mode to ECP and press OK . 1 1. Choose Reboot for the change to take effect. Security lock Security locks enable you to anchor your computer and optional Advanced Port Replicator II to a desk or other heavy object to help prevent unauthorized removal of the computer or Advanced Port Replicator. The computer has ...

  • Toshiba PT930 - page 172

    User's Manual 8-26 O PTIONAL D EVICES ...

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    9-1 T ROUBLESHOOTING Chapter 9 T roubleshooting TOSHIBA designed the computer for durability. However, should problems occur, following the procedures in this chapter can help to determine the cause. All readers should become familiar with this chapter. Knowing what might go wrong can help prevent problems from occurring. Problem solving process Re ...

  • Toshiba PT930 - page 174

    User's Manual T ROUBLESHOOTING 9-2 ❑ Check that your diskette or CD/DVD-ROM is correctly inserted and that the diskette’s write protect tab is correctly set. Make notes of your observations and keep them in a permanent error log. This will help you describe your problems to your dealer. If a problem recurs, the log will help you identify t ...

  • Toshiba PT930 - page 175

    9-3 T ROUBLESHOOTING Hardware If you cannot find a software problem, check your hard- ware. First run through the items in the preliminary checklist above. If you still cannot correct the problem, try to identify the source. The next section provides checklists for individual components and peripherals. Hardware and system checklist This section di ...

  • Toshiba PT930 - page 176

    User's Manual T ROUBLESHOOTING 9-4 Self test When the computer starts up, the self test will be run automatically, and the following will be displayed: In Touch with Tomorrow TOSHIBA This message remains on the screen for a few seconds. If the self test is successful, the computer tries to load the operating system, depending on how the Boot P ...

  • Toshiba PT930 - page 177

    9-5 T ROUBLESHOOTING Overheating power down If the computer’s internal temperature becomes too high, the computer will automati- cally shut down. Problem Procedure Computer shuts down Leave the computer off until the computer and DC IN 15V indicator reaches room temperature, then turn it back on. blinks orange If the computer is still too warm, t ...

  • Toshiba PT930 - page 178

    User's Manual T ROUBLESHOOTING 9-6 Battery If you suspect a problem with the battery, check the DC IN 15V indicator as well as the Battery and Slim Select Bay indicators. For information on indicators and battery operation see Chapter 6, Power and Power-Up Mode s . Problem Procedure Battery doesn’t The battery may be discharged. Connect the ...

  • Toshiba PT930 - page 179

    9-7 T ROUBLESHOOTING Hardware and system checklist Password Problem Procedure Cannot enter Contact your dealer. or forgot password NOTE 1: For information on setting a password, refer to Chapter 6, Power and Power-Up Modes, starting the computer by Password, TOSHIBA Password Utilit y . NOTE 2: If you have made a token already, you can use it for au ...

  • Toshiba PT930 - page 180

    User's Manual T ROUBLESHOOTING 9-8 If you are still unable to use the keyboard, consult your dealer. LCD p anel Problem Procedure No display Press hot keys Fn + F5 to change the display priority, to make sure it is not set for an external monitor. Markings appear on They might have come from contact with the the LCD. keyboard or Dual Pointing ...

  • Toshiba PT930 - page 181

    9-9 T ROUBLESHOOTING There may be a problem with your operating system files. Refer to your OS documentation. Slow performance Your files may be fragmented. Run SCANDISK and defragmenter to check the condition of your files and disk. Refer to your OS documentation or online HELP for information on running SCANDISK and the defragmenter. As a last re ...

  • Toshiba PT930 - page 182

    User's Manual T ROUBLESHOOTING 9-10 Check your config.sys and autoexec.bat files to make sure they have the necessary drivers and execution lines. Some CDs The software or hardware configuration may run correctly, but be causing a problem. Make sure the others do not hardware configuration match’s your software’s needs. Check the CD’s do ...

  • Toshiba PT930 - page 183

    9-11 T ROUBLESHOOTING Check whether the CD/DVD is dirty. If it is, wipe it with a clean cloth dipped in water or a neutral cleaner. See the Media care section in Chapter 4 for details on cleaning. Some CD/DVDs The software or hardware configuration may run correctly, but be causing a problem. Make sure the others do not hardware configuration match ...

  • Toshiba PT930 - page 184

    User's Manual T ROUBLESHOOTING 9-12 Open the drawer and make sure the CD/DVD is properly seated. It should lie flat with the label facing up. A foreign object in the drawer could block laser light from reading the CD/DVD. Make sure there is no obstruction. Remove any foreign object. Check whether the CD/DVD is dirty. If it is, wipe it with a c ...

  • Toshiba PT930 - page 185

    9-13 T ROUBLESHOOTING Cannot write correctly If you have trouble writing, make sure you are observing the following precautions: • Use only media recommended by TOSHIBA. • Do not use the mouse or keyboard during writing. • Use only the software supplied with the computer for recording. • Do not run or start other software during writing. ? ...

  • Toshiba PT930 - page 186

    User's Manual T ROUBLESHOOTING 9-14 Some CD/DVDs The software or hardware configuration may run correctly, but be causing a problem. Make sure the others do not hardware configuration matches your software’s needs. Check the CD/DVD’s documentation. Check the type of CD/DVD you are using. The drive supports: DVD-ROM: DVD-ROM, DVD-Video Reco ...

  • Toshiba PT930 - page 187

    9-15 T ROUBLESHOOTING Diskette drive For more information, refer to Chapter 4, Operating Basics . Problem Procedure Drive does not There may be a faulty cable connection. Check operate the connection to the computer and to the drive. You cannot access Try another diskette. If you can access the the external 3 1/2" diskette, the original disket ...

  • Toshiba PT930 - page 188

    User's Manual T ROUBLESHOOTING 9-16 PC card Refer also to Chapter 8, Optional Device s . Problem Procedure PC card Reseat the PC card to make sure it is error occurs firmly connected. Make sure the connection between the external device and the card is firm. Check the card’s documentation. If problems persist, contact your dealer. Infrared p ...

  • Toshiba PT930 - page 189

    9-17 T ROUBLESHOOTING TOSHIBA Dual Pointing Device If you are using a USB mouse, also refer to the USB section in this chapter and to your mouse documentation. Touch Pad/AccuPoint Problem Procedure Either the Touch Pad Check the Device Select settings. Open the or the AccuPoint Mouse properties icon and click the Dual Point does not work. tab. Then ...

  • Toshiba PT930 - page 190

    User's Manual T ROUBLESHOOTING 9-18 3. Set the double-click speed as instructed and click OK . If problems persist, contact your dealer. USB mouse Problem Procedure On-screen pointer The system might be busy. If the pointer is does not respond to shaped as an hourglass, wait for it to resume mouse operation its normal shape and try again to mo ...

  • Toshiba PT930 - page 191

    9-19 T ROUBLESHOOTING Hardware and system checklist USB Refer also to your USB device’s documentation. Problem Procedure USB device does Check for a firm cable connection between the not work USB ports on the computer and the USB device. Make sure the USB device drivers are properly installed. Refer to your Windows XP documenta- tion for informat ...

  • Toshiba PT930 - page 192

    User's Manual T ROUBLESHOOTING 9-20 Sound system Refer also to documentation for your audio devices. Problem Procedure No sound is heard Adjust the volume control dial. Check the software volume settings. Make sure the headphone connection is secure. If problems persist, contact your dealer. Annoying sound You may be experiencing feedback. Ref ...

  • Toshiba PT930 - page 193

    9-21 T ROUBLESHOOTING Display error occurs Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is attached firmly. If problems persist, contact your dealer. i.LINK (IEEE1394) Problem Procedure i.LINK device does Make sure the cable is securely connected to not function the computer and to the device. Make sure the device’s power ...

  • Toshiba PT930 - page 194

    User's Manual T ROUBLESHOOTING 9-22 You can also use the ATX command. Refer to the online help files for Appendix C, AT Commands . You place a call, Make sure the settings are correct in your but a connection communications application. can’t be made After making a call Make sure the tone or pulse selection in your you can’t hear a ring co ...

  • Toshiba PT930 - page 195

    9-23 T ROUBLESHOOTING You can also use the ATS0 command. Refer to the online help files for Appendix D, S-registers . If problems persist, contact your dealer. LAN Problem Procedure Cannot access LAN Check for a firm cable connection between the LAN jack and the LAN HUB. Wake-up on LAN Make sure the AC adaptor is connected. The does not work Wake-u ...

  • Toshiba PT930 - page 196

    User's Manual T ROUBLESHOOTING 9-24 Bluetooth For more information on wireless communication, refer to Chapter 4, Operating Basics . Problem Procedure Cannot access Make sure the computer’s wireless communica- Bluetooth device tion switch is set to on. Make sure the Bluetooth Manager is running and the power to the Bluetooth device is turned ...

  • Toshiba PT930 - page 197

    9-25 T ROUBLESHOOTING TOSHIBA support 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. Before you call Some problems you experience may be related to software or the operating system, it is important to investigate other ...

  • Toshiba PT930 - page 198

    User's Manual T ROUBLESHOOTING 9-26 United States of America TOSHIBA America Information Systems, Inc. 9740 Irvine Boulevard Irvine, California 92618 USA In Europe Germany & Austria TOSHIBA Europe (I.E.) GmbH Geschäftsbereich, Deutschland-Österreich Hammfelddamm 8, D-41460 Neuss, Germany France TOSHIBA Systèms France S.A. 7, Rue Ampère ...

  • Toshiba PT930 - page 199

    A PPENDIX A A-1 Appendix A S pecifications This appendix summarizes the computer’s technical specifications. Physical Dimensions Weight (typical) 2.6 kilograms, configured with: 14"XGA, 256MB RAM, 30GB HDD, DVD-ROM drive, modem, LAN, 6-cell battery 2.8 kilograms, configured with: 14"SXGA, 256MB RAM, 30GB HDD, CD-RW/DVD drive, modem, LAN ...

  • Toshiba PT930 - page 200

    A PPENDIX A A-2 User's Manual Power Requirements AC adaptor 100-240 volts AC 50 or 60 hertz (cycles per second) Computer 1 5 VD C 5.0 amperes Built-in Modem Network control unit (NCU) Type of NCU A A Type of line Telephone line (analog only) Type of dialing Pulse Tone Control command AT commands EIA-578 commands Monitor function Computer’s s ...

  • Toshiba PT930 - page 201

    A PPENDIX A A-3 Transmitting level -10 dBm Receiving level -10 to -40 dBm Input/output 600 ohms ±30% impedance Error correcting MNP class 4 and ITU-T V.42 Data compression MNP class 5 and ITU-T V.42bis Power supply +3.3V (supplied by computer) Appendix A ...

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    A PPENDIX A A-4 User's Manual ...

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    B-1 A PPENDIX B Appendix B Display Controller and Modes Display controller The display controller interprets software commands into hardware commands that turn particular pels on or off. The controller is an advanced Video Graphics Array (VGA) that provides Super VGA (SVGA) and Extended Graphics Array (XGA), Super Extended Graphics Array (SXGA), Su ...

  • Toshiba PT930 - page 204

    User's Manual B-2 A PPENDIX B Video modes The computer supports video modes defined in the tables below. If your application offers a selection of mode numbers that do not match the numbers on the table, select a mode based on mode type, resolution, character matrix, number of colors and refresh rates. Also, if your software supports both grap ...

  • Toshiba PT930 - page 205

    B-3 A PPENDIX B Appendix B Table1 Video modes (VGA) continued Video Type Resolution Character L C D CRT Scanning mode matrix colors colors frequency (pels) Vertical (Hz) D VGA 320 x 200 8 x 8 16 of 256K 16 of 256K 70 Grph Pels E VGA 640 x 200 8 x 8 16 of 256K 16 of 256K 70 Grph Pels F VGA 640 x 350 8 x 14 Mono Mono 7 0 Grph Pels 10 VGA 640 x 350 8 ...

  • Toshiba PT930 - page 206

    User's Manual B-4 A PPENDIX B Table 2 Video modes (XGA) Resolution L C D C RT Vertical colors colors frequency (Hz) 640 x 480 256/256K 256/256K 60 75 85 100 800 x 600 256/256K 256/256K 60 75 85 100 1024 x 768 256/256K 256/256K 60 75 85 100 1280 x 1024 256/256K 256/256K 60 (Virtual) 75 85 100 1600 x 1200 256/256K 256/256K 60 (Virtual) 75 85 192 ...

  • Toshiba PT930 - page 207

    B-5 A PPENDIX B Appendix B Table 2 Video modes (XGA) continued Resolution L C D C RT Vertical colors colors frequency (Hz) 640 x 480 64K/64K 64K/64K 60 75 85 100 800 x 600 64K/64K 64K/64K 60 75 85 100 1024 x 768 64K/64K 64K/64K 60 75 85 100 1280 x 1024 64K/64K 64K/64K 60 (Virtual) 75 85 100 1600 x 1200 64K/64K 64K/64K 60 (Virtual) 75 85 1920 x 1440 ...

  • Toshiba PT930 - page 208

    User's Manual B-6 A PPENDIX B Table 2 Video modes (XGA) continued Resolution L C D C RT Vertical colors colors frequency (Hz) 640 x 480 16M/16M 16M/16M 60 75 85 100 800 x 600 16M/16M 16M/16M 60 75 85 100 1024 x 768 16M/16M 16M/16M 6 0 75 85 100 1280 x 1024 16M/16M 16M/16M 6 0 (Virtual) 75 85 100 1600 x 1200 16M/16M 16M/16M 6 0 (Virtual) 75 85 ...

  • Toshiba PT930 - page 209

    B-7 A PPENDIX B Table 3 Video modes (Super XGA+) Resolution L C D C RT Vertical colors colors frequency (Hz) 640 x 480 256/256K 256/256K 60 75 85 100 800 x 600 256/256K 256/256K 60 75 85 100 1024 x 768 256/256K 256/256K 60 75 85 100 1280 x 1024 256/256K 256/256K 60 75 85 100 1400 x 1050 256/256K 256/256K 60 1600 x 1200 256/256K 256/256K 60 (Virtual ...

  • Toshiba PT930 - page 210

    User's Manual B-8 A PPENDIX B Table 3 Video modes (Super XGA+) continued Resolution L C D C RT Vertical colors colors frequency (Hz) 640 x 480 64K/64K 64K/64K 60 75 85 100 800 x 600 64K/64K 64K/64K 60 75 85 100 1024 x 768 64K/64K 64K/64K 60 75 85 100 1280 x 1024 64K/64K 64K/64K 60 75 85 100 1400 x 1050 64K/64K 64K/64K 60 1600 x 1200 64K/64K 64 ...

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    B-9 A PPENDIX B Appendix B Table 3 Video modes (Super XGA+) continued Resolution L C D C RT Vertical colors colors frequency (Hz) 640 x 480 16M/16M 16M/16M 60 75 85 100 800 x 600 16M/16M 16M/16M 60 75 85 100 1024 x 768 16M/16M 16M/16M 6 0 75 85 100 1280 x 1024 16M/16M 16M/16M 6 0 75 85 100 1400 x 1050 16M/16M 16M/16M 6 0 1600 x 1200 16M/16M 16M/16M ...

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    User's Manual B-10 A PPENDIX B ...

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    C-1 A PPENDIX C Appendix C A T Commands In most cases, you will not need to type AT commands manually. However, there might be some occasions when you will need to do so. This chapter describes AT commands for data mode. Fax and voice commands are taken care of by application software. The format for entering AT commands is: ATXn where X is the AT ...

  • Toshiba PT930 - page 214

    User's Manual C-2 A PPENDIX C A Answer command This command instructs the modem to go off-hook and answer an incoming call. B n Communication standard setting This command determines the communication standard CCITT or Bell. B0 Selects CCITT V.22 mode when the modem is at 1200 bps. B1 Selects Bell 212A when the modem is at 1200 bps (default). ...

  • Toshiba PT930 - page 215

    C-3 A PPENDIX C ; Return to command mode. Causes the modem to return to command mode after dialing a number, without disconnecting the call. S = n Dial a telephone number previously stored using the &Zn=X command (See &Zn=X command for more information). The range is 0-3. E n Echo command This command controls whether or not the characters ...

  • Toshiba PT930 - page 216

    User's Manual C-4 A PPENDIX C L n Monitor speaker volume This command sets speaker volume to low, medium, or high. L0 Low volume. L1 Low volume. (Same as L0 ) L2 Medium volume (default). L3 High volume. Result Codes: OK n=0,1,2,3 ERROR Otherwise Mn Monitor speaker mode This command turns the speaker on or off. M0 The speaker is off. M1 The spe ...

  • Toshiba PT930 - page 217

    C-5 A PPENDIX C Result Codes: OK n=0,1 ERROR Otherwise On Return on-line to data mode O0 Instructs the modem to exit on-line command mode and return to data mode (see AT escape sequence, +++). O1 This command issues a retrain before returning to on-line data mode. O3 This command issues a rate renegotiation before returning to on-line data mode. Re ...

  • Toshiba PT930 - page 218

    User's Manual C-6 A PPENDIX C T Select tone dialing This command instructs the modem to send DTMF tones while dialing. Dialed digits are tone dialed until a P command or dial modifier is received. This is the default setting. V n DCE response format This command controls whether result codes (including call progress and negotiation progress me ...

  • Toshiba PT930 - page 219

    C-7 A PPENDIX C X 5 Enable Enable OK, RING , NO CARRIER, ERROR, NODIAL TONE, BUSY , CONNECT <RA TE>, RRING , NO BONGTONE, DELA YED, BLACKLISTED, REORDER, WARBLE, CALL WAITING DETECTED Dial tone detect Disabled: The modem dials a call regardless of whether it detects a dial tone. Enabled: The modem dials only upon detection of a dial tone, and ...

  • Toshiba PT930 - page 220

    User's Manual C-8 A PPENDIX C &C1 DCD turns on when the remote modem’s carrier signal is detected, and off when the carrier signal is not detected (default). Result Codes: OK n=0,1 ERROR Otherwise & D n DTR control This command interprets how the modem responds to the state of the DTR signal and changes to the DTR signal. &D0 Ign ...

  • Toshiba PT930 - page 221

    C-9 A PPENDIX C &Gn V.22bis guard tone control This command determines which guard tone, if any, to transmit while transmitting in the high band (answer mode). This command is only used in V.22 and V.22bis mode. This option is not used in North America and is for international use only. &G0 Guard tone disabled (default). &G1 Sets guard ...

  • Toshiba PT930 - page 222

    User's Manual C-10 A PPENDIX C &T0 Abort. Stops any test in progress. &T1 Local analog loop. This test verifies modem operation, as well as the connection between the modem and computer. Any data entered at the local DTE is modulated, then demodulated, and returned to the local DTE. To work properly, the modem must be off-line. Result ...

  • Toshiba PT930 - page 223

    C-11 A PPENDIX C Nn Error control mode selection This command determines the type of error control used by the modem when sending or receiving data. N0 Buffer mode. No error control. N1 Direct mode. N2 MNP or disconnect mode. The modem attempts to connect using MNP2-4 error control procedures. If this fails, the modem disconnects. This is also ...

  • Toshiba PT930 - page 224

    User's Manual C-12 A PPENDIX C Vn Protocol result code V0 Disable protocol result code appended to DCE speed. V1 Enable protocol result code appended to DCE speed (default). Result Codes: OK n=0,1 ERROR Otherwise % B View numbers in blacklist If blacklisting is in effect, this command displays the numbers for which the last call attempted i ...

  • Toshiba PT930 - page 225

    D-1 A PPENDIX D Appendix D S-registers S-registers contain the settings that determine how a number of functions of the internal modem operate. For example, how many times to let the telephone ring before the modem answers and how long to wait before it hangs up if a connec- tion fails. You can also customize certain AT commands such as the escape ...

  • Toshiba PT930 - page 226

    User's Manual D-2 A PPENDIX D S 0 Auto answer ring number This register determines the number of rings the modem will count before automatically answering a call. Enter 0 (zero) if you do not want the modem to automatically answer at all. When disabled, the modem can only answer with an ATA command. Range: 0-255 Default: 0 Units: rings S 1 Rin ...

  • Toshiba PT930 - page 227

    D-3 A PPENDIX D S 4 Response formatting character (user defined) This register determines the ASCII value used as the line feed charac- ter. The modem uses a line feed character in command mode when it responds to the computer. Range: 0-127, ASCII decimal Default: 1 0 ( li ne fe ed ) Units: ASCII S 5 Command line editing character (user defined) Th ...

  • Toshiba PT930 - page 228

    User's Manual D-4 A PPENDIX D S 7 Connection completion time-out This register sets the time, in seconds, that the modem must wait before hanging up because carrier is not detected. The timer is started when the modem finishes dialing (originate), or goes off-hook (an- swer). In originate mode, the timer is reset upon detection of an answer to ...

  • Toshiba PT930 - page 229

    D-5 A PPENDIX D S3 7 Dial line rate S37 = 0 (default) maximum modem speed S37 = 1 reserved S37 = 2 1200/75 bps S37 = 3 300 bps S37 = 4 reserved S37 = 5 1200 bps S37 = 6 2400 bps S37 = 7 4800 bps S37 = 8 7200 bps S37 = 9 9600 bps S37 = 10 12000 bps S37 = 11 14400 bps S37 = 12 16800 bps S37 = 13 19200 bps S37 = 14 21600 bps S37 = 15 24000 bps S37 = 1 ...

  • Toshiba PT930 - page 230

    User's Manual D-6 A PPENDIX D A T command set result codes The following table shows the result codes. The result code summary Result Code Numeric Description O K 0 Command executed CONNECT 1 Modem connected to line RING 2 A ring signal has been detected NO CARRIER 3 Modem lost carrier signal, or does not detect carrier signal, or does not det ...

  • Toshiba PT930 - page 231

    D-7 A PPENDIX D Result Code Numeric Description DELAYED* 2 8 8 Delay is in effect for the dialed number BLACKLISTED* 2 8 9 Dialed number is blacklisted BLACKLIST FULL* 2 9 0 Blacklist is full *1: EC only appears when the Extended Result Codes configuration option is enabled. EC is replaced by one of the following symbols, depending upon the error c ...

  • Toshiba PT930 - page 232

    User's Manual D-8 A PPENDIX D ...

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    E-1 A PPENDIX E Appendix E V .90 The TOSHIBA internal modem uses V.90 technology. The modem is capable of downstream speeds of 56Kbps (kilobits per second) when connected to an Internet service provider that supports V.90. As with any modem, the actual throughput (speed of data transfer) depends on analog telephone line conditions, which can vary c ...

  • Toshiba PT930 - page 234

    User's Manual E-2 A PPENDIX E Table E-1 Result codes for a V.90 connection No. Result code Description 7 0 CONNECT 32000 EC* Connection at 32000 bps 7 2 CONNECT 36000 EC* Connection at 36000 bps 7 4 CONNECT 40000 EC* Connection at 40000 bps 7 6 CONNECT 44000 EC* Connection at 44000 bps 7 8 CONNECT 48000 EC* Connection at 48000 bps 8 0 CONNECT ...

  • Toshiba PT930 - page 235

    E-3 A PPENDIX E * EC stands for the Error Control method, which appears only when the extended result codes configuration option is enabled. EC is replaced by one of the following symbols, depending on the error control method used. V42bis V.42 error control and V.42bis data compression V 4 2 V.42 error control only NoEC N o error control protocol ...

  • Toshiba PT930 - page 236

    User's Manual E-4 A PPENDIX E ...

  • Toshiba PT930 - page 237

    F-1 A PPENDIX F Appendix F Internal Modem Guide This appendix describes how to install and the remove the internal modem. CAUTION: Do not disassemble the computer beyond the steps described in this instruction or touch any components not specifically described. Inst alling the internal modem NOTE: The internal modem is preinstalled. The following i ...

  • Toshiba PT930 - page 238

    F-2 User's Manual A PPENDIX F Removing the internal modem To remove the internal modem, follow the steps below. 1 . Save your data and turn off the computer. 2 . Disconnect the AC adaptor and any other peripheral device. 3 . Turn the computer upside down and remove the battery pack. 4 . Remove one screw securing the cover. 5 . Remove the modem ...

  • Toshiba PT930 - page 239

    G-1 A PPENDIX G Appendix G Wireless LAN This appendix is intended to help you get your Wireless LAN network up and running, with a minimum of parameters. Card specifications Form Factor  Mini PCI TypeIII Capability  IEEE 802.11 Standard for Wireless LANS (DSSS)  Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity) certified by the Wireless Ethernet Compatibility All ...

  • Toshiba PT930 - page 240

    G-2 User's Manual A PPENDIX G R-F Frequency  Band 5 GHz (5150-5850 MHz) (Revision A, Turbo Mode)  Band 2.4 GHz (2400-2483.5 MHz) (Revision B) Modulation Technique Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum  CCK, DQPSK, DBPSK (Revision B)  OFDM-BPSK, OFDM-QPSK, OFDM- 16QAM, OFDM-64QAM (Revision A, Turbo Mode) The range of the wireless signal i ...

  • Toshiba PT930 - page 241

    G-3 A PPENDIX G When installing Wireless LAN cards, 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 ...

  • Toshiba PT930 - page 242

    G-4 User's Manual A PPENDIX G Wireless Channels Sets (Turbo Mode) Frequency Range Channel ID 5150-5850 MHz Note 4 2 5210 U S only * 5 0 5250 U S only * 5 8 5290 U S only * 152 5760 U S only * 160 5800 U S only * * Available Area: US (USA, CANADA) only A peer-to-peer mode is available under the following condition: A Wireless LAN card receives ...

  • Toshiba PT930 - page 243

    H-1 A PPENDIX H Appendix H AC Power Cord and Connectors 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: Length: Minimum 2 meters Wire size: Minimum 0.75 mm 2 Current r ...

  • Toshiba PT930 - page 244

    H-2 User's Manual A PPENDIX H The following illustrations show the plug shapes for the U.S.A. and Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia and Europe. USA and Canada United Kingdom Australia Europe BS approved UL approved CSA approved AS approved Approved by the appropriate agency ...

  • Toshiba PT930 - page 245

    A PPENDIX I I -1 Appendix I Part s Numbers The computer configuration and parts numbers, printed on a label on the bottom of the computer, indicate the CPU, LCD, memory, HDD, Slim Select Bay modules and communication devices. ...

  • Toshiba PT930 - page 246

    User's Manual I-2 A PPENDIX I Configurations The following table shows the computer configuration indicated on a label. Shaded areas indicate abbreviations used on the label. The explanations are to the left of the shading. Abbreviations are not limited to those in this chart. They may change without notice. 30GB 40GB 50GB 60GB 30 40 50 60 CPU ...

  • Toshiba PT930 - page 247

    Glossary-1 G LOSSARY Glossary The terms in this glossary cover topics related to this manual. Alternate naming is included for reference. Abbreviations AC: alternating current AGP : accelerated graphics port ANSI: American National Standards Institute APM: advanced power manager ASCII: American Standard Code for Information Interchange BIOS: basic ...

  • Toshiba PT930 - page 248

    Glossary-2 G LOSSARY alternating current (AC): Electric current that reverses its direction of flow at regular intervals. analog signal: A signal whose characteristics such as amplitude and frequency vary in proportion to (are an analog of) the value to be transmitted. Voice communications are analog signals. ANSI: American National Standards Insti ...

  • Toshiba PT930 - page 249

    Glossary-3 G LOSSARY does not require a steady stream of bits to be transmitted at regular time intervals. B backup: A duplicate copy of files kept as a spare in case the original is destroyed. batch file: A file that can be executed from the system prompt containing a sequence of operating system com- mands or executable files. binary: The base tw ...

  • Toshiba PT930 - page 250

    Glossary-4 G LOSSARY capacity: The amount of data that can be stored on a magnetic storage device such as a diskette (floppy disk) or hard disk. It is usually described in terms of kilobytes (KB), where one KB = 1024 bytes and megabytes (MB), where one MB = 1024 KB. card: Synonym for board . See board. CardBus: An industry standard bus for 32-bit P ...

  • Toshiba PT930 - page 251

    Glossary-5 G LOSSARY computer system: A combination of hardware, software, firmware, and peripheral components assembled to process data into useful information. configuration: The specific compo- nents in your system (such as the terminal, printer, and disk drives) and the settings that define how your system works. You use the HW Setup program to ...

  • Toshiba PT930 - page 252

    Glossary-6 G LOSSARY disk drive: The device that randomly accesses information on a disk and copies it to the computer’s memory. It also writes data from memory to the disk. To accomplish these tasks, the unit physically rotates the disk at high speed past a read-write head. disk storage: Storing data on mag- netic disk. Data is arranged on conce ...

  • Toshiba PT930 - page 253

    Glossary-7 G LOSSARY execute: To interpret and execute an instruction. Extended Capability Port: An industry standard that provides a data buffer, switchable forward and reverse data transmission, and run length encoding (RLE) support. F fast infrared: An industry standard that enables cableless infrared serial data transfer at speeds of up to 4 Mb ...

  • Toshiba PT930 - page 254

    Glossary-8 G LOSSARY host computer: The computer that controls, regulates, and transmits information to a device or another computer. hot key: The computer’s feature in which certain keys in combination with the extended function key, Fn , can be used to set system parameters, such as speaker volume. HW Setup: A TOSHIBA utility that lets you set ...

  • Toshiba PT930 - page 255

    Glossary-9 G LOSSARY M main board: See motherboard. megabyte (MB): A unit of data storage equal to 1024 kilobytes. See also kilobyte. megahertz: A unit of wave frequency that equals 1 million cycles per second. See also hertz. menu: A software interface that displays a list of options on the screen. Also called a screen. microprocessor: A hardware ...

  • Toshiba PT930 - page 256

    Glossary-10 G LOSSARY characters and input them into a storage device. online state: A functional state of a peripheral device when it is ready to receive or transmit data. operating system: A group of programs that controls the basic operation of a computer. Operating system functions include interpreting programs, creating data files, and control ...

  • Toshiba PT930 - page 257

    Glossary-11 G LOSSARY password: A unique string of charac- ters used to identify a specific user. The computer provides various levels of password protection such as user, supervisor and eject. pel: The smallest area of the display that can be addressed by software. Equal in size to a pixel or group of pixels. See pixel. peripheral component interc ...

  • Toshiba PT930 - page 258

    Glossary-12 G LOSSARY SIO: Serial Input/Output. The electronic methodology used in serial data transmission. soft key: Key combinations that emulate keys on the IBM keyboard, change some configuration options, stop program execution, and access the numeric keypad overlay. software: The set of programs, procedures and related documentation associate ...

  • Toshiba PT930 - page 259

    Glossary-13 G LOSSARY T terminal: A typewriter-like keyboard and CRT display screen connected to the computer for data input/output. TFT display: A liquid crystal display (LCD) made from an array of liquid crystal cells using active-matrix technology with thin film transistor (TFT) to drive each cell. Touch Pad: A pointing device integrated into th ...

  • Toshiba PT930 - page 260

    Glossary-14 G LOSSARY Glossary ...

  • Toshiba PT930 - page 261

    Index Index-1 I NDEX Index C Cache memory 1-3 CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive 1-5, 1-14 location 2-4 problems 9-11 using 4-7 view 2-17 writing CDs 4-11 Cleaning the computer 4-28 Cooling (heat dispersal) 1-11 location of vents 2-4 settings 4-29 CPU, See Processor D Diskette drive 1-4 using 4-3 view 2-13 Display 1-5, 2-8 automatic power off 1-9 brightness decre ...

  • Toshiba PT930 - page 262

    User's manual Index-2 I NDEX DVD Video Player 1-12 DVD-ROM drive 1-4, 1-14 location 2-4 problems 9-10 using 4-7 view 2-15 E Environment 3-1 Equipment checklist 1-1 Equipment setup general conditions 3-2 placement 3-2 Ergonomics lighting 3-4 seating and posture 3-3 work habits 3-4 Expansion memory, See Memory F Fn + Ctrl (enhanced keyboard simu ...

  • Toshiba PT930 - page 263

    Index Index-3 I NDEX Indicators keyboard 2-12 system 2-2, 2-11 Infrared port 1-6 location 2-1 problems 9-16 Instant security, See Hot keys Interfaces, See Ports K Keyboard 1-6, 5-1 emulating enhanced keyboard 5-2 F1 … F12 function keys 5-2 Fn Sticky key 5-7 hot keys 5-4 problems 9-7 typewriter keys 5-1 Windows special keys 5-7 Keypad overlay 1-10 ...

  • Toshiba PT930 - page 264

    User's manual Index-4 I NDEX Ports external monitor 1-6 i.LINK 1-6 infrared 1-6 USB 1-6 Power button location 2-8 conditions 6-1 indicators 6-4 panel off 1-10, 6-19 problems 9-4 system auto off 6-19 turning off 3-7 hibernation mode 3-8 shut down mode (boot mode) 3-7 standby mode 3-10 turning on 3-7 Power supply 1-10 Power-up modes 6-18 Problem ...

  • Toshiba PT930 - page 265

    Index Index-5 I NDEX speakers 2-9 volume control 2-2 Standby 1-11 automatic 1-10 setting 3-10 System indicators, See indicators T TOSHIBA Console 1-9 TOSHIBA Console button 1-9, 2-9 TOSHIBA Controls 1-11 TOSHIBA Power Saver 1-11 Touch Pad, See Dual Pointing Device Troubleshooting, See Problems TV 8-21 U USB 1-6 port location 2-2, 2-4 problems 9-19 ...

  • Toshiba PT930 - page 266

    User's manual Index-6 I NDEX ...

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