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libretto U100

TOSHIBA

libretto U100

Portable Personal Computer

User’s Manual

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laws, this manual cannot be reproduced in any form without the prior

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to the use of the information contained herein.

TOSHIBA libretto U100 Portable Personal Computer User’s Manual

First edition April 2005

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Disclaimer

This manual has been validated and reviewed for accuracy. The

instructions and descriptions it contains are accurate for the TOSHIBA

libretto U100 Portable Personal Computer at the time of this manual’s

production. However, succeeding computers and manuals are subject to

change without notice. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for damages incurred

directly or indirectly from errors, omissions or discrepancies between the

computer and the manual. Graphics processor performance may vary

considerably from specifications due to design configuration.

Trademarks

IBM is a registered trademark and IBM PC is a trademark of International

Business Machines Corporation.

Intel, Intel SpeedStep, Pentium and Centrino are trademarks or registered

trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and

other countries/regions.

Windows and Microsoft are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

Photo CD is a trademark of Eastman Kodak.

Sonic RecordNow! is registered trademarks of Sonic Solutions.

Bluetooth is a trademark owned by its proprietor and used by TOSHIBA

under license.

i.LINK is trademark and registered trademark of Sony Corporation.

InterVideo and WinDVD are registered trademarks of the InterVideo Inc.

WinDVD Creator is trademark of the InterVideo Inc.

Other trademarks and registered trademarks not listed above may be used

in this manual.

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FCC information

Product Name : libretto U100

Model number : PLU10

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 residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate

radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the

instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a

particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to

radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the

equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the

interference by one or more of the following measures:

■Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

■Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

■Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to

which the receiver is connected.

■Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

FCC conditions

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to

the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference.

2. This device must accept any interference received, including

interference that may cause undesired operation.

Contact

Address: TOSHIBA America Information Systems, Inc.

9740 Irvine Boulevard

Irvine, California 92618-1697

Only peripherals complying with the FCC class B limits may be attached to

this equipment. Operation with non-compliant peripherals or peripherals

not recommended by TOSHIBA is likely to result in interference to radio

and TV reception. Shielded cables must be used between the external

devices and the computer’s Mini-RGB port, USB port, i.LINK (IEEE1394)

port and microphone jack. And a cable with ferrite core must be used

between the external devices and the computer's Modular jack. Changes

or modifications made to this equipment, not expressly approved by

TOSHIBA or parties authorized by TOSHIBA could void the user’s

authority to operate the equipment.

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Telephone: (949) 583-3000

EU Declaration of Conformity

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

Standards:

This product is carrying the CE-Mark in accordance with the related

European Directives. Responsible for CE-Marking is TOSHIBA Europe,

Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany.

VCCI Class B Information

Modem warning notice

Conformity Statement

The equipment has been approved to [Commission Decision “CTR21”] for

pan-European single terminal connection to the Public Switched Telephone

Network (PSTN).

However, due to differences between the individual PSTNs provided in

different countries/regions the approval does not, of itself, give an

unconditional assurance of successful operation on every PSTN network

termination point.

In the event of problems, you should contact your equipment supplier in the

first instance.

Supplementary

Information: “The product complies with the

requirements of the Low Voltage

Directive 73/23/EEC, the EMC Directive

89/336/EEC and/or the R&TTE

Directive 1999/05/EEC.”

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Network Compatibility Statement

This product is designed to work with, and is compatible with the following

networks. It has been tested to and found to conform with the additional

requirements conditional in EG 201 121.

Germany ATAAB AN005,AN006,AN007,AN009,AN010

and DE03,04,05,08,09,12,14,17

Greece ATAAB AN005,AN006 and GR01,02,03,04

Portugal ATAAB AN001,005,006,007,011 and

P03,04,08,10

Spain ATAAB AN005,007,012, and ES01

Switzerland ATAAB AN002

All other countries/regions ATAAB AN003,004

Specific switch settings or software setup are required for each network,

please refer to the relevant sections of the user guide for more details.

The hookflash (timed break register recall) function is subject to separate

national type approvals. It has not been tested for conformity to national

type regulations, and no guarantee of successful operation of that specific

function on specific national networks can be given.

Japan 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, the modem will return Black Listed. If you are experiencing

problems with the Black Listed code, set the interval between redials at one

minute or longer.

Japan’s Telecommunications Business Law permits up to two redials on

analogue telephones, but the redials must be made within a total of three

minutes.

The internal modem is approved by Japan Approvals Institute for

Telecommunications Equipment.

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One of the labels is located on the module.

Pursuant to FCC CFR 47, Part 68:

When you are ready to install or use the modem, call your local telephone

company and give them the following information:

■The telephone number of the line to which you will connect the modem

■The registration number that is located on the device

The FCC registration number of the modem will be found on either the

device which is to be installed, or, if already installed, on the bottom of the

computer outside of the main system label.

■The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) of the modem, which can vary.

For the REN of your modem, refer to your modem’s label.

The modem connects to the telephone line by means of a standard jack

called the USOC RJ11C.

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Type of service

Your modem is designed to be used on standard-device telephone lines.

Connection 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 can connect to it, the

telephone company will provide this information upon request.

Telephone company procedures

The goal of the telephone company is to provide you with the best service it

can. In order to do this, it may occasionally be necessary for them to make

changes in their equipment, operations, or procedures. If these changes

might affect your service or the operation of your equipment, the telephone

company will give you notice in writing to allow you to make any changes

necessary to maintain uninterrupted service.

If problems arise

If any of your telephone equipment is not operating properly, you should

immediately remove it from your telephone line, as it may cause harm to

the telephone network. If the telephone company notes a problem, they

may temporarily discontinue service. When practical, they will notify you in

advance of this disconnection. If advance notice is not feasible, you will be

notified as soon as possible. When you are notified, you will be given the

opportunity to correct the problem and informed of your right to file a

complaint with the FCC. In the event repairs are ever needed on your

modem, they should be performed by TOSHIBA Corporation or an

authorized representative of TOSHIBA Corporation.

Disconnection

If you should ever decide to permanently disconnect your modem from its

present line, please call the telephone company and let them know of this

change.

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 and an identification of the

business, other entity or individual sending the message and the telephone

number of the sending machine or such business, other entity or individual.

In order to program this information into your fax modem, you should

complete the setup of your fax software before sending messages.

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Instructions for IC CS-03 certified equipment

1. The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment. This

certification means that the equipment meets certain

telecommunications network protective, operational and safety

requirements as prescribed in the appropriate Terminal Equipment

Technical Requirements document(s). The Department does not

guarantee the equipment will operate to the user’s satisfaction.

Before installing this equipment, users should ensure that it is

permissible to be connected to the facilities of the local

telecommunications company. The equipment must also be installed

using an acceptable method of connection.

The customer should be aware that compliance with the above

conditions may not prevent degradation of service in some situations.

Repairs to certified equipment should be coordinated by a

representative designated by the supplier. Any repairs or alterations

made by the user to this equipment, or equipment malfunctions, may

give the telecommunications company cause to request the user to

disconnect the equipment.

Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground

connections of the power utility, telephone lines and internal metallic

water pipe systems, if present, are connected together. This precaution

may be particularly important in rural areas.

2. The user manual of analog equipment must contain the equipment’s

Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) and an explanation notice similar to

the following:

The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) of the modem, which can vary.

For the REN of your modem, refer to your modem’s label.

3. The standard connecting arrangement (telephone jack type) for this

equipment is jack type(s): USOC RJ11C.

The IC registration number of the modem is shown below.

Canada: 4005B-ATHENS

Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves, but

should contact the appropriate electric inspection authority, or electrician,

as appropriate.

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 termination 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 devices does not

exceed 5.

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Notes for Users in Australia and New Zealand

Modem warning notice for Australia

Modems connected to the Australian telecoms network must have a valid

Austel permit. This modem has been designed to specifically configure to

ensure compliance with Austel standards when the country/region selection

is set to Australia. The use of other country/region setting while the modem

is attached to the Australian PSTN would result in you modem being

operated in a non-compliant manner. To verify that the country/region is

correctly set, enter the command ATI which displays the currently active

setting.

To set the country/region permanently to Australia, enter the following

command sequence:

AT%TE=1

ATS133=1

AT&F

AT&W

AT%TE=0

ATZ

Failure to set the modem to the Australia country/region setting as shown

above will result in the modem being operated in a non-compliant manner.

Consequently, there would be no permit in force for this equipment and the

Telecoms Act 1991 prescribes a penalty of $12,000 for the connection of

non-permitted equipment.

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 one of many ways of delivering high

quality voice telephony to customers. Failure to operate should not be

reported as a fault to Telecom.

■In addition to satisfactory line conditions a modem can only work

properly if:

a/ it is compatible with the modem at the other end of the call and.

b/ the application using the modem is compatible with the application

at the other end of the call - e.g., accessing the Internet requires

suitable software in addition to a modem.

■This equipment shall not be used in any manner which could constitute

a nuisance to other Telecom customers.

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■Some parameters required for compliance with Telecom’s PTC

Specifications are dependent on the equipment (PC) associated with

this modem. The associated equipment shall be set to operate within

the following limits for compliance with Telecom Specifications:

a/ There shall be no more than 10 call attempts to the same number

within any 30 minute period for any single manual call initiation, and

b/ The equipment shall go on-hook for a period of not less than 30

seconds between the end of one attempt and the beginning of the

next.

c/ Automatic calls to different numbers shall be not less than 5

seconds apart.

■Immediately disconnect this equipment should it become physically

damaged, and arrange for its disposal or repair.

■The correct settings for use with this modem in New Zealand are as

follows:

ATB0 (CCITT operation)

AT&G2 (1800 Hz guard tone)

AT&P1 (Decadic dialing make-break ratio =33%/67%)

ATS0=0 (not auto answer)

ATS6=4 (Blind dial delay)

ATS7=less than 90 (Time to wait to carrier after dialing)

ATS10=less than 150 (loss of carrier to hangup delay, factory

default of 15 recommended)

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 person calling your modem will hear a short burst of ringing before

the modem answers. This confirms that the call has been

successfully switched through the network.

■caller identification information (which occurs between the first and

second ring cadences) is not destroyed.

■The preferred method of dialing is to use DTMF tones (ATDT...) as this

is faster and more reliable than pulse (decadic) dialing. If for some

reason you must use decadic dialing, your communications program

must be set up to record numbers using the following translation table

as this modem does not implement the New Zealand “Reverse Dialing”

standard.

Number to be dialed: 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Number to program into computer: 0 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

Note that where DTMF dialing is used, the numbers should be

entered normally.

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■The transmit level from this device is set at a fixed level and because of

this there may be circumstances where the performance is less than

optimal. Before reporting such occurrences as faults, please check the

line with a standard Telepermitted telephone, and only report a fault if

the phone performance is impaired.

■It is recommended that this equipment be disconnected from the

Telecom line during electrical storms.

■When relocating the equipment, always disconnect the Telecom line

connection before the power connection, and reconnect the power first.

■This equipment may not be compatible with Telecom Distinctive Alert

cadences and services such as FaxAbility.

NOTE THAT FAULT CALLOUTS CAUSED BY ANY OF THE ABOVE

CAUSES MAY INCUR A CHARGE FROM TELECOM

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

Telepermit may not be assigned to other parties or other products without

Telecom approval.

A Telepermit artwork for each device is included from which you may

prepare any number of Telepermit labels subject to the general instructions

on format, size and color on the attached sheet.

The Telepermit label must be displayed on the product at all times as proof

to purchasers and service personnel that the product is able to be

legitimately connected to the Telecom network.

The Telepermit label may also be shown on the packaging of the product

and in the sales literature, as required in PTC 100.

The charge for a Telepermit assessment is $337.50. An additional charge

of $337.50 is payable where an assessment is based on reports against

non-Telecom New Zealand Specifications. $112.50 is charged for each

variation when submitted at the same time as the original.

An invoice for $NZ1237.50 will be sent under separate cover.

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Optical disc drive safety instructions

Panasonic

DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW UJDA765

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

■The DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW drive employs a laser system. To ensure

proper use of this product, please read this instruction manual carefully

and retain for future reference. Should the unit ever require

maintenance, contact an authorized service location.

■Use of controls, adjustments or the performance of procedures other

than those specified may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

■To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam, do not try to open the

enclosure.

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DVD Super Multi UJ-822

■The DVD Super Multi drive employs a laser system. To ensure proper

use of this product, please read this instruction manual carefully and

retain for future reference. Should the unit ever require maintenance,

contact an authorized service location.

■Use of controls, adjustments or the performance of procedures other

than those specified may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

■To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam, do not try to open the

enclosure.

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International precautions

CAUTION: This appliance contains a

laser system and is classified as a

“CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT.” To use

this model properly, read the instruction

manual carefully and keep this manual

for your future reference. In case of any

trouble with this model, please contact

your nearest “AUTHORIZED service

station.” To prevent direct exposure to the

laser beam, do not try to open the

enclosure.

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

LASERSCHUTZKLASSE 1

PRODUKT

TOEN60825

VORSICHT: Dieses Gerät enthält ein

Laser-System und ist als

“LASERSCHUTZKLASSE 1 PRODUKT”

klassifiziert. Für den richtigen Gebrauch

dieses Modells lesen Sie bitte die

Bedienungsanleitung sorgfältig durch

und bewahren diese bitte als Referenz

auf. Falls Probleme mit diesem Modell

auftreten, benachrichtigen Sie bitte die

nächste “autorisierte Service-Vertretung”.

Um einen direkten Kontakt mit dem

Laserstrahl zu vermeiden darf das Gerät

nicht geöffnet werden.

ADVERSEL: USYNLIG

LASERSTRÅLING VED

ÅBNING, NÅR

SIKKERHEDSAF-BRYDER

ER UDE AF FUNKTION.

UNDGÅ UDSÆTTSLSE

FOR STRÅLING

ADVARSEL: Denne mærking er anbragt

udvendigt på apparatet og indikerer, at

apparatet arbejder med laserstråler af

klasse 1, hviket betyder, at der anvendes

laserstrlier af svageste klasse, og at man

ikke på apparatets yderside kan bilve

udsat for utilladellg kraftig stråling.

APPARATET BOR KUN ÅBNES AF

FAGFOLK MED SÆRLIGT KENDSKAB

TIL APPARATER MED

LASERSTRÅLER!

Indvendigt i apparatet er anbragt den her

gengivne advarselsmækning, som

advarer imod at foretage sådanne

indgreb i apparatet, at man kan komme til

at udsatte sig for laserstråling.

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OBS! Apparaten innehåller

laserkomponent som avger laserstråining

överstigande gränsen för laserklass 1.

VAROITUS. Suojakoteloa si saa avata.

Laite sisältää laserdiodin, joka lähetää

näkymätöntä silmilie vaarallista

lasersäteilyä.

CAUTION: USE OF CONTROLS OR

ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE

OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN

THOSE SPECIFIED IN THE OWNER’S

MANUAL MAY RESULT IN

HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.

VORSICHT: DIE VERWENDUNG VON

ANDEREN STEURUNGEN ODER

EINSTELLUNGEN ODER DAS

DURCHFÜHREN VON ANDEREN

VORGÄNGEN ALS IN DER

BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG

BESCHRIEBEN KÖNNEN

GEFÄHRLICHE

STRAHLENEXPOSITIONEN ZUR

FOLGE HABEN.

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Table of Contents

Preface

Manual contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xxv

Conventions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xxvi

Abbreviations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xxvi

Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xxvi

Keys. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xxvi

Key operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xxvii

Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xxvii

Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xxvii

General Precautions

Stress injury. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xxix

Heat injury . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xxix

Pressure or impact damage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xxix

PC card overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xxx

Mobile phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xxx

Introduction

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

Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

Documentation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

Special features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11

Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13

Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16

The Grand Tour

Front with the display closed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

Left side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2

Right side. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

Back side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5

Underside. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6

Front with the display open . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7

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

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

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

Region codes for DVD drives and media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11

Writable discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12

CDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12

DVDs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12

Formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12

DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12

DVD Super Multi drive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13

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

Getting Started

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

General conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

Placement of the computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3

Seating and posture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4

Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4

Work habits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5

Strategic Rest Breaks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5

Other Things to Note. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6

Connecting the AC adaptor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6

Opening the display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8

Turning on the power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9

Starting up for the first time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9

Turning off the power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9

Shut Down mode (Boot mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10

Hibernation mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10

Standby mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12

Restarting the computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13

Creating the Optical Recovery Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14

Restoring the preinstalled software from the Recovery HDD. . . . . 3-15

Restoring the preinstalled software from

your creating Recovery Media. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16

Operating Basics

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

Using the AccuPoint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2

AccuPoint precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2

Replacing the cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3

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

Points to note about the Fingerprint Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4

Points to note about the Fingerprint Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5

Set Up Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6

Window Logon via Fingerprint Authentication. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7

How the Swipe the Finger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8

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Using the USB floppy disk drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8

Connecting USB floppy disk drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9

Disconnecting USB floppy disk drive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9

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

Loading discs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11

Removing discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13

How to remove CD/DVD when the disk tray will not open. . . . . . . . 4-14

Writing CDs on DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15

Before writing or rewriting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15

When writing or rewriting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-16

Writing CD/DVDs on DVD Super Multi drive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-17

Important message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-17

Disclaimer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-17

Before writing or rewriting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-18

When writing or rewriting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-20

RecordNow! Basic for TOSHIBA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-21

Data Verification. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-22

DLA for TOSHIBA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-22

Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-22

When using WinDVD Creator Platinum. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-22

How to make a DVD-Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-23

How to learn more about InterVideo WinDVD Creator . . . . . . . . . . 4-23

Important information for use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-23

Media care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-25

CD/DVDs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-25

Floppy disks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-26

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

Using the microphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-26

SoundMAX control panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-27

Virtual Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-27

Modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-28

Region selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-28

Properties menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-29

Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-29

Modem Selection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-29

Dialing Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-29

Attaching the ferrite core to the modular cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-30

Connecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-31

Disconnecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-32

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Wireless communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-33

Wireless LAN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-33

Bluetooth wireless technology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-34

BluetoothTM Stack for Windows® by TOSHIBA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-34

Wireless communication switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-35

Wireless communication Indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-36

LAN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-36

LAN cable types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-36

Connecting LAN cable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-37

Disconnecting LAN cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-37

Cleaning the computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-38

Moving the computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-38

Using the Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-39

TOSHIBA HDD Protection Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-40

Detail Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-41

Heat dispersal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-42

The Keyboard

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

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

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

Emulating keys on enhanced keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2

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

FN Sticky key. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6

Windows special keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6

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

Turning on the overlays. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7

Temporarily using normal keyboard (overlay on) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8

Temporarily using overlay (overlay off) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8

Temporarily changing modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8

Generating ASCII characters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8

Power and Power-Up Modes

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

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

Battery indicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2

DC IN indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3

Power indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3

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

Battery pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3

Real Time Clock (RTC) battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4

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

Safety precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5

Charging the batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8

Monitoring battery capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9

Maximizing battery operating time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-10

Retaining data with power off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-10

Extending battery life. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-11

Replacing the battery pack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-11

TOSHIBA Password Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-13

User password. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-13

Supervisor password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-14

Starting the computer by password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-14

Power-up modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-15

Windows utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-15

Hot keys. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-15

Panel power on/off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-15

System Auto Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-15

HW Setup

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

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

Optional Devices

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

Inserting a PC card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2

Removing a PC card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3

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

Formatting an SD memory card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4

Inserting an SD card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4

Removing an SD card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4

SD card care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5

Creation of a boot disk. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5

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

Installing memory module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6

Removing memory module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-8

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

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

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

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

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

Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-11

Connecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-12

Disconnecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-12

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

Front and Left side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-13

Right side and Back side. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-15

Connecting the libretto DVD Dock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-15

Disconnecting the libretto DVD Dock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-16

Troubleshooting

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

Preliminary checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2

Analyzing the problem. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2

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

System start-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3

Self test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-4

Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-4

Password. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-7

Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-7

Internal LCD display panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-8

Hard disk drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-8

DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-9

DVD Super Multi drive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-10

USB floppy disk drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-11

SD card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-11

PC card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-12

Pointing Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-12

Fingerprint Sensor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-13

USB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-14

Memory expansion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-15

Sound System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-15

External monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-16

i.LINK (IEEE1394). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-16

Modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-16

LAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-17

Wireless LAN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-18

Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-18

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

TOSHIBA support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-19

Before you call. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-19

Where to write . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-20

Disclaimers

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

CPU*2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1

Copy Protection*3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-2

HDD Drive Capacity*4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-2

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Non-applicable Icons*5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-2

Wireless LAN/Atheros*6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3

TV Tuner*7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3

Images*8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3

LCD Brightness and Eye Stain*9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3

Safety Use for TV Tuner*10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3

Graphics Processor Unit ("GPU”)*11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3

General Main Memory Disclaimer*12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-4

Battery Life Disclaimer*13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-4

Appendix A Specifications

Appendix B Display Controller and Modes

Appendix C AT Commands

Appendix D S-registers

Appendix E V.90

Appendix F Wireless LAN

Appendix G AC Power Cord and Connectors

Appendix H Parts Numbers

Glossary

Index

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Preface

Congratulations on your purchase of the libretto U100 computer. This

powerful notebook computer provides excellent expansion capability,

including multimedia devices, and it is designed to provide years of reliable,

high-performance computing.

This manual tells how to set up and begin using your libretto U100

computer. It also provides detailed information on configuring your

computer, basic operations and care, using optional devices and

troubleshooting.

If you are a new user of computers or if you’re new to portable computing,

first read over the Introduction and The Grand Tour chapters to familiarize

yourself with the computer’s features, components and accessory devices.

Then read Getting Started for step-by-step instructions on setting up your

computer.

If you are an experienced computer user, please continue reading the

preface to learn how this manual is organized, then become acquainted

with this manual by browsing through its pages. Be sure to look over the

Special features section of the Introduction, to learn about features that are

uncommon or unique to the computers and carefully read HW Setup.

If you are going to install PC cards or connect external devices such as a

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

Manual contents

This manual is composed of the following ten chapters, eight appendixes, a

glossary and an index.

Chapter 1, Introduction, is an overview of the computer’s features,

capabilities, and options.

Chapter 2, The Grand Tour, identifies the components of the computer and

briefly explains how they function.

Chapter 3, Getting Started, provides a quick overview of how to begin

operating your computer and gives tips on safety and designing your work

area.

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Chapter 4, Operating Basics, includes instructions on using the following

devices: Pointing Device, Fingerprint Sensor, USB floppy disk drive, optical

media drives, sound system, modem, Wireless communication features,

LAN. It also provides tips on care of the computer, floppy disks and CD/

DVDs.

Chapter 5, The Keyboard, describes special keyboard functions including

the keypad overlay and hot keys.

Chapter 6, Power and Power-Up Modes, gives details on the computer’s

power resources and battery save modes and how to set a password.

Chapter 7, HW Setup, explains how to configure the computer using the

HW Setup program.

Chapter 8, Optional Devices, describes the optional hardware available.

Chapter 9, Troubleshooting, provides helpful information on how to perform

some diagnostic tests, and suggests courses of action if the computer

doesn’t seem to be working properly.

Chapter10 Disclaimers provides disclaimer information related to your

computer.

The Appendixes provide technical information about your computer.

The Glossary defines general computer terminology and includes a list of

acronyms used in the text.

The Index quickly directs you to the information contained in this manual.

Conventions

This manual uses the following formats to describe, identify, and highlight

terms and operating procedures.

Abbreviations

On first appearance, and whenever necessary for clarity, abbreviations are

enclosed in parentheses following their definition. For example: Read Only

Memory (ROM). Acronyms are also defined in the Glossary.

Icons

Icons identify ports, dials, and other parts of your computer. The indicator

panel also uses icons to identify the components it is providing information

on.

Keys

The keyboard keys are used in the text to describe many computer

operations. A distinctive typeface identifies the key top symbols as they

appear on the keyboard. For example, Enter identifies the ENTER key.

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Key operation

Some operations require you to simultaneously use two or more keys. We

identify such operations by the key top symbols separated by a plus sign

(+). For example, CTRL + C means you must hold down CTRL and at the

same time press C. If three keys are used, hold down the first two and at

the same time press the third.

Display

Messages

Messages are used in this manual to bring important information to your

attention. Each type of message is identified as shown below.

ABC When procedures require an action such as

clicking an icon or entering text, the icon’s name

or the text you are to type in is represented in the

type face you see to the left.

SABC Names of windows or icons or text generated by

the computer that appears on its display screen is

presented in the type face you see to the left.

Pay attention! A caution informs you that improper use of equipment or

failure to follow instructions may cause data loss or damage your

equipment.

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

your equipment.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which could result in death or

serious injury, if you do not follow instructions.

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General Precautions

TOSHIBA computers are designed to optimize safety, minimize strain and

withstand the rigors of portability. However, certain precautions should be

observed to further reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the

computer.

Be certain to read the general precautions below and to note the cautions

included in the text of the manual.

Stress injury

Carefully read the Instruction Manual for Safety & Comfort. It contains

information on prevention of stress injuries to your hands and wrists than

can be caused by extensive keyboard use. Chapter 3, Getting Started, also

includes information on work space design, posture and lighting that can

help reduce physical stress.

Heat injury

■Avoid prolonged physical contact with the computer. If the computer is

used for long periods, its surface can become very warm. While the

temperature will not feel hot to the touch, if you maintain physical

contact with the computer for a long time (if you rest the computer on

your lap, or if you keep your hands on the palm rest, for example) your

skin might suffer low-heat injury.

■If the computer has been used for a long time, avoid direct contact with

the metal plate supporting the I/O ports. It can become hot.

■The surface of the AC adaptor can become hot when in use. This

condition does not indicate a malfunction. If you need to transport the

AC adaptor, disconnect it and let it cool before moving it.

■Do not lay the AC adaptor on a material that is sensitive to heat. The

material could be damaged.

Pressure or impact damage

Do not apply heavy pressure to the computer or subject it to strong impact.

Excessive pressure or impact can cause damage to computer components

or otherwise cause malfunctions.

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PC card overheating

Some PC cards can become hot with prolonged use. Overheating of a PC

card can result in errors or instability in the PC card operation. Also be

careful when you remove a PC card that has been used for a long time.

Mobile phone

Use of mobile phones can interfere with the audio system. Computer

operation is not impaired but it is recommended that a distance of 30 cm be

maintained between the computer and a mobile phone in use.

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Chapter 1

Introduction

This chapter provides an equipment checklist, and it identifies the

computer’s features, options and accessories.

Equipment checklist

Carefully unpack your computer. Save the box and packing materials for

future use.

Hardware

Check to make sure you have all the following items:

■libretto U100 Portable Personal Computer

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

■USB floppy disk drive (Option or provided with some models)

■Battery pack

■libretto DVD Dock (Option or provided with some models)

■Mini-RGB cable

■Spare AccuPoint (pointing device) caps

■Ferrite core

Some of the features described in this manual may not function properly if

you use an operating system that was not preinstalled by TOSHIBA.

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Software

Microsoft® Windows XP Professional

■The following software is preinstalled:

■Microsoft® Windows XP Professional

■Microsoft Internet Explorer

■TOSHIBA Utilities

■TOSHIBA SD Memory Boot Utility

■DVD Video Player

■TOSHIBA Power Saver

■TOSHIBA Assist

■TOSHIBA ConfigFree

■TOSHIBA Zooming Utility

■TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool

■TOSHIBA Virtual Sound

■TOSHIBA Controls

■Online manual

Microsoft® Windows XP Home Edition

■The following software is preinstalled:

■Microsoft® Windows XP Home Edition

■Microsoft Internet Explorer

■TOSHIBA Utilities

■TOSHIBA SD Memory Boot Utility

■DVD Video Player

■TOSHIBA Power Saver

■TOSHIBA Assist

■TOSHIBA ConfigFree

■TOSHIBA Zooming Utility

■TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool

■TOSHIBA Virtual Sound

■TOSHIBA Controls

■Online manual

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Documentation

■libretto U100 Portable Personal Computer User’s Manual

■Microsoft Windows XP manual package

■Instruction Manual for Safety & Comfort

■End User License Agreement

If any of the items are missing or damaged, contact your dealer

immediately.

Features

The computer uses TOSHIBA’s advanced Large Scale Integration (LSI),

Complementary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor (CMOS) technology

extensively to provide compact size, minimum weight, low power usage,

and high reliability. This computer incorporates the following features and

benefits:

Processor*2

Built-in The computer is equipped with an Intel®

processor.

Intel® Pentium® M processor, which incorporates

a 2 MB level 2 cache memory. It also supports

Enhanced Intel® SpeedStepTM technology.

Disclaimer (CPU)

Central Processing Unit (“CPU”) Performance Disclaimer.

CPU performance in your computer product may vary from specifications

under the following conditions:

■use of certain external peripheral products

■use of battery power instead of AC power

■use of certain multimedia, computer generated graphics or video

applications

■use of standard telephone lines or low speed network connections

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

design applications

■use of several applications or functionalities simultaneously

■use of computer in areas with low air pressure (high altitude >1,000

meters or >3,280 feet above sea level)

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

(41°F to 86°F) or >25°C (77°F) at high altitude (all temperature

references are approximate and may vary depending on the specific

computer model - please refer to your PC documentation or visit the

Toshiba website at www.pcsupport.toshiba.com for details).

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Memory*12

Power

CPU performance may also vary from specifications due to design

configuration.

Under some conditions, your computer product may automatically shut-

down. This is a normal protective feature designed to reduce the risk of lost

data or damage to the product when used outside recommended

conditions. To avoid risk of lost data, always make back-up copies of data

by periodically storing it on an external storage medium. For optimum

performance, use your computer product only under recommended

conditions. Read additional restrictions under “Environmental Conditions”

in your PC documentation. Contact Toshiba technical service and support,

refer to TOSHIBA support section in Chapter 9 Troubleshooting for more

information.

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

module for a maximum of 1,024 MB system

memory.

Disclaimer (General Main Memory Disclaimer)

The graphics system in your computer may use part of the main system

memory for graphics performance and therefore reduce the amount of

system memory available for other computing activities. The amount of

system memory allocated to support graphics may vary depending on the

graphics system, applications utilized, system memory size and other

factors.

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

Maximum 64 MB of RAM is provided for video

display.

Battery pack*13 The computer is powered by one rechargeable

lithium-ion battery pack.

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Disks

Disclaimer (Battery Life)

Battery life may vary considerably depending on product model,

configuration, applications, power management settings and features

utilized, as well as the natural performance variations produced by the

design of individual components. Published battery life numbers are

achieved on select models and configurations tested by Toshiba at the

time of publication. Recharge time varies depending on usage. Battery

may not charge while computer is consuming full power. After a period of

time, the battery will lose its ability to perform at maximum capacity and will

need to be replaced. This is normal for all batteries. To purchase a new

battery pack, see the accessories information that shipped with your

computer.

RTC battery The internal RTC battery backs up the Real Time

Clock (RTC) and calendar.

AC adaptor The AC adaptor provides power to the system

and recharges the batteries when they are low. It

comes with a detachable power cord. It encloses

2-pin or 3-pin plug type.

Because it is universal, it can receive a range of

AC voltage from 100 to 240 volts; however, the

output current varies among different models.

Using the wrong model can damage your

computer. Refer to the AC adaptor section in

Chapter 2, The Grand Tour.

Hard disk drive*4 Available in two sizes.

■30.0 billion bytes (27.95 GB)

■60.0 billion bytes (55.89 GB)

Disclaimer (HDD Drive Capacity)

1 Gigabyte (GB) means 1000 × 1000 × 1000 = 1,000,000,000 bytes using

powers of 10. The computer operating system, however, reports storage

capacity using powers of 2 for the definition of 1 GB = 1024 × 1024 × 1024

= 1,073,741,824 bytes, and therefore may show less storage capacity.

Available storage capacity will also be less if the product includes one or

more pre-installed operating systems, such as Microsoft Operating System

and/or pre-installed software applications, or media content. Actual

formatted capacity may vary.

USB floppy disk

drive Accommodates either 3 1/2" 1.44-megabyte or

720-kilobyte floppy disks. It connects to a USB

port. Option or provided with some models.

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libretto DVD Dock

■The optical media drive is optional.

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

to this computer.

DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW

drive Some models are equipped with a full-size, DVD-

ROM&CD-R/RW drive module that lets you run

CD/DVDs without using an adaptor. It reads

DVD-ROMs at maximum 8 speed and CD-ROMs

at maximum 24 speed. It writes CD-R at

maximum 24 speed and CD-RW at maximum 24

speed. The drive supports the following formats:

■DVD-ROM

■DVD-Video

■CD-DA

■CD-Text

■Photo CD™ (single/multi-session)

■CD-ROM Mode 1, Mode 2

■CD-ROM XA Mode 2 (Form1, Form2)

■Enhanced CD (CD-EXTRA)

■Addressing Method 2

■CD-R

■CD-RW

DVD Super Multi

drive Some models are equipped with a full-size DVD

Super Multi drive module that lets you record

data to rewritable CD/DVDs as well as run either

12cm (4.72") or 8cm (3.15") CD/DVDs without

using an adaptor. It reads DVD-ROMs at

maximum 8 speed and CD-ROMs at maximum

24 speed. It writes CD-R at maximum 24 speed,

CD-RW at maximum 10 speed, DVD-R at

maximum 2 speed, DVD-RW at maximum 2

speed. DVD+R and DVD+RW at maximum 2.4

speed. DVD-RAM at maximum 2 speed. This

drive supports the following formats in addition to

DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW drive.

■DVD-R

■DVD-RW

■DVD+R

■DVD+RW

■DVD-RAM

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Display

The computer’s LCD display panel supports high-resolution video graphics.

The LCD screen can be set at a wide range of viewing angles for maximum

comfort and readability.

Keyboard

Pointing Device

Ports

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

resolution of 1280 horizontal × 768 vertical pixels

WXGA.

Disclaimer (LCD)

Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer, the

brightness of the LCD screen will deteriorate. This is an intrinsic

characteristic of LCD technology.

Maximum brightness is only available when operating in AC power mode.

Screen will dim when the computer is operated on battery power and you

will not be able to increase the brightness of the screen.

Graphics

controller*11 Graphics controller maximizes display

performance. Refer to Display Controller and

Modes section in Appendix B for more

information.

Disclaimer (Graphics Processor Unit ("GPU"))

Graphics processor unit ("GPU") performance may vary depending on

product model, design configuration, applications, power management

settings and features utilized. GPU performance is only optimized when

operating in AC power mode and may decrease considerably when

operating in battery power mode.

Built-in 84 keys or 85 keys, compatible with IBM®

enhanced keyboard, embedded numeric overlay,

dedicated cursor control, and keys.

Refer to Chapter 5, The Keyboard, for details.

Built-in AccuPoint This pointer control stick, located in the center of

the palm rest, provides convenient control of the

cursor.

Mini-RGB Analog VGA port supports VESA DDC2B

compatible functions.

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Multimedia

Universal Serial Bus

(USB 2.0) The computer has Universal Serial Bus ports that

comply with the USB 2.0 standard, which

enables data transfer speeds 40 times faster

than the USB 1.1 standard (The ports also

support USB 1.1).

Docking port This port enables connection of an optional

libretto DVD Dock described in the Options

section.

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

directly from external devices such as digital

video cameras.

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

SD card This slot lets you easily transfer data from

devices, such as digital cameras and Personal

Digital Assistants, that use SD card flash-

memory.

You can use memory module in this slot.

Refer to Chapter 8, Optional Devices.

Sound system Windows sound system compatible sound

system provides internal speakers as well as

jacks for an external microphone and

headphone.

Headphone jack A 3.5 mm mini headphone jack enables

connection of stereo headphones.

Microphone jack A 3.5 mm mini microphone jack enables

connection of a three-conductor mini jack for

monaural microphone input.

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Communications

Modem An internal modem provides capability for data

and fax communication. It supports V.90 (V.92).

Refer to V.90 section in Appendix E. The speed

of data transfer and fax depends on analog

telephone line conditions. It has a modem jack

for connecting to a telephone line. It is

preinstalled as a standard device in some

markets. Both of V.90 and V.92 are supported

only in USA, Canada and Australia. Only V.90 is

available in other regions.

LAN The computer has built-in support for Ethernet

LAN (10 megabits per second, 10BASE-T), Fast

Ethernet LAN (100 megabits per second,

100BASE-TX).

It is preinstalled as a standard device in some

markets.

Bluetooth Some computers in this series are equipped with

Bluetooth functions. Bluetooth wireless

technology eliminates the need for cables

between electronic devices such as computers

and printers. Bluetooth provides fast, reliable,

and secure wireless communication in a small

space.

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Wireless LAN Some computers in this series are equipped with

a Wireless LAN mini-PCI card that is compatible

with other LAN systems based on Direct

Sequence Spread Spectrum/Orthogonal

Frequency Division Multiplexing radio technology

that complies with the IEEE 802.11 Standard

(Revision A or B or G). Refer to

Wireless LAN section in Appendix F.

■Theoretical maximum speed: 54Mbps (IEEE

802.11a/g)

■Theoretical maximum speed: 11Mbps

(IEEE802.11b)

■Frequency Channel Selection (2.4 GHz:

Revision B/G,5GHz:Revision A)

■Roaming over multiple channels

■Card Power Management

■Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) data

encryption, based on 152 bit encryption

algorithm.

■Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) data

encryption, based on 256 bit encryption

algorithm.

■Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA).

■The numerical values for display are the theoretical maximums for

Wireless LAN standards. The actual values may differ.

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

which Wireless LAN can reach may vary depending on surrounding

electromagnetic environment, obstacles, access point design and

configuration, and client design and software/hardware configurations.

The Transmit Rate (at X Mbit/s) is the theoretical maximum speed

under the IEEE802.11 (a/b/g) standard. The actual transmission speed

will be lower than the theoretical maximum speed. To use the Atheros

SuperGTM function, your client and access point must support the

corresponding feature. Performance of these functions may vary

depending on the format of data transmitted.

Wireless

communication

switch

This switch turns the Wireless LAN and

Bluetooth functions on and off.

All models are provided with Wireless

Communication switch. Some models are equipped

with Wireless LAN and Bluetooth functions.

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Special features

The following features are either unique to TOSHIBA computers or are

advanced features, which make the computer more convenient to use.

Hot keys Key combinations let you quickly change the

system configuration directly from the keyboard

without running a system configuration program.

Display automatic

power off This feature automatically cuts off power to the

computer’s LCD display panel when there is no

keyboard input for a time specified. Power is

restored when any key is pressed. You can

specify the time in the Monitor power off item of

the Basic Setup tab in TOSHIBA Power Saver.

HDD automatic

power off This feature automatically cuts off power to the

hard disk drive when it is not accessed for a time

specified. Power is restored when the hard disk is

accessed. You can specify the time in the HDD

power off item of the Basic Setup tab in TOSHIBA

Power Saver.

System automatic

Standby/Hibernation This feature automatically shuts down the system

in standby mode or Hibernation mode when there

is no input or hardware access for a time

specified. You can specify the time and select

either System Standby or System hibernation in

the System standby and System item of the Basic

Setup tab in TOSHIBA Power Saver.

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

Refer to the Keypad overlay section in Chapter 5,

The Keyboard, for instructions on using the

keypad overlay.

Power on password Two levels of password security, supervisor and

user, are available to prevent unauthorized

access to your computer.

Instant security A hot key function blanks the LCD screen and

disables the computer providing data security.

Intelligent power

supply A microprocessor in the computer’s intelligent

power supply detects the battery’s charge and

calculates the remaining battery capacity. It also

protects electronic components from abnormal

conditions, such as voltage overload from an AC

adaptor. You can monitor remaining battery

capacity. Use the Battery remaining item in

TOSHIBA Power Saver.

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

specify the Power Save Mode in the Profile item

in TOSHIBA Power Saver.

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

when the computer’s LCD display panel is closed

and turns it back on when the computer’s LCD

display panel is opened. You can specify the

setting in the When I close the lid item of the

Setup Action tab in TOSHIBA Power Saver.

Low battery

automatic

hibernation

When battery power is exhausted to the point that

computer operation cannot be continued, the

system automatically enters Hibernation and

shuts down. You can specify the setting in the

Setup Action tab in TOSHIBA Power Saver.

Heat dispersal To protect from overheating, the CPU has an

internal temperature sensor. If the computer’s

internal temperature rises to a certain level, the

cooling fan is turned on or the processing speed

is lowered. Use the Cooling Method item of the

Basic Setup tab in TOSHIBA Power Saver.

■Maximum

Performance Turns on fan first, then if

necessary lowers CPU

processing speed.

■Performance Uses a combination of

fan and lowering the

CPU processing speed.

■Battery optimized Lowers the CPU

processing speed first,

then if necessary turns

on the Cooling Method.

HDD Protection Using the acceleration sensor built in the

computer, HDD Protection detects vibration,

shocks, and those signs in the computer, and

automatically moves the HDD (Hard Disk Drive)

head to the safe position to reduce the risk of

damage that could be caused to the disk by

head-to-disk contact.

This function does not guarantee that the HDD will not be damaged.

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Utilities

This section describes preinstalled utilities and tells how to start them. For

details on operations, refer to each utility’s online manual, help files or

readme.txt files.

Hibernation This feature lets you turn off the power without

exiting from your software. The contents of main

memory are saved to the hard disk, when you

turn on the power again, you can continue

working right where you left off. Refer to the

Turning off the power section in Chapter 3,

Getting Started, for details.

Standby If you have to interrupt your work, you can turn off

the power without exiting from your software.

Data is maintained in the computer’s main

memory. When you turn on the power again, you

can continue working right where you left off.

TOSHIBA Power

Saver To access this power savings management

program, click start, click Control Panel, click

Performance and Maintenance and select the

TOSHIBA Power Saver icon.

HW Setup This program lets you customize your hardware

settings according to the way you work with your

computer and the peripherals you use. To start

the utility, To access this utility, click start, click

Control Panel, click Printers and Other

Hardware and select the TOSHIBA HWSetup

icon.

TOSHIBA Controls This utility have a section to let you do the

following:

■Media Apps: Set the mode for the Audio/

Video control buttons. Select the application

for audio and video playback.

Fn-esse This Windows program lets you define your own

“shortcut” keys to quickly launch applications and

speed your work in Windows. To start the utility,

click start, point to All Programs, point to

TOSHIBA, point to Utilities and click Fn-esse.

DVD Video Player The DVD Video Player is used to play DVD-

Video. It has an on-screen interface and

functions. Click start, point to All Programs,

point to InterVideo WinDVD, then click

InterVideo WinDVD.

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Fingerprint utility This product has a fingerprint utility installed for

the purpose of enrolling and recognizing

fingerprints. By enrolling the ID and password to

the fingerprint authentication device, it is no

longer necessary to input the password from the

keyboard. Just by swiping the finger against the

fingerprint sensor, the following functions will be

enabled:

■Logon to Windows and access a security-

enabled homepage through IE (Internet

Explorer).

■Files and folders can be encrypted/decrypted

and third party access to them prevented.

■Disable the password-protected screen-saver

when returning from power-saving (standby)

mode.

TOSHIBA Quick

Launcher The Fingerprint Sensor can be used to display

the start up menu (Quick Launcher).

Bluetooth Stack for

Windows by Toshiba This software enables communication between

remote Bluetooth devices.

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

installed.

TOSHIBA SD

Memory Boot Utility The TOSHIBA SD memory boot utility is a utility

which can create SD memory card to a boot disk.

You can boot TOSHIBA SD Memory Boot Utility

from the menu bar as follows. Click start, point to

All Programs, point to TOSHIBA, point to

Utilities and click SD Memory Boot Utility.

TOSHIBA Zooming

Utility This utility allows you to enlarge or reduce the

icon size on the desktop or the application

window.

RecordNow! Basic

for TOSHIBA You can create CD/DVDs in several formats

including audio CDs that can be played on a

standard stereo CD player and data CD/DVDs to

store the files and folders on your hard disk drive.

This software can be used on a model with DVD-

ROM&CD-R/RW drive and DVD Super Multi

drive.

TOSHIBA Assist TOSHIBA Assist is a graphical user interface that

provides easy access to help and services.

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Diagnostic Tool TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool displays the basic

information on PC, and the test of built-in devices

can also be performed. To start TOSHIBA PC

Diagnostic Tool, click start, point to All

Programs, point to TOSHIBA, point to Utility

and click PC Diagnostic Tool.

Sound drivers A broad range of audio controls are available

through the ADI sound driver, including Software

Synthesize, Mic Volume, Noise Reduction and

Audio Power Management.

Click start, click Control Panel and click

SoundMAX icon to change the Mic Noise

Reduction settings and the Power Management

settings. If you are viewing the Control Panel in

Category View, click on Switch to Classic View.

For other sound settings, use the Windows

Device Manager, Multimedia Panel or Volume

Dial.

TOSHIBA ConfigFree TOSHIBA ConfigFree is a suite of utilities to

allow easy control of communication devices and

network connections. TOSHIBA ConfigFree also

allows you to find communication problems and

create profiles for easy switching between

locations and communication networks. To start

ConfigFree, click start, point to All Programs,

point to TOSHIBA, point to Networking and click

ConfigFree.

TOSHIBA Password

Utility This utility lets you set a password that restricts

access to the computer.

TOSHIBA

Accessibility This utility lets you make the FN key sticky, that

is, you can press it once, release it, and they

press an “F number” key. The FN key remains

active until another key is pressed.

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

software which provides the function which writes

files and/or folders to DVD-RW, CD-RW and

DVD+RW disc via a drive letter like a floppy disk

or other removable disks.

TOSHIBA Hotkey

Utility for Display

Devices

This utility has the change of a display device,

and the function to change display resolution.

Press FN + F5 to change the active display

device. Press FN + Space keys to change the

display resolution.

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Options

You can add a number of options to make your computer even more

powerful and convenient to use. The following options are available:

TOSHIBA SD

Memory Card Format This utility has the function which formats SD

memory card by SD standard format.

TOSHIBA Acoustic

Silencer This utility has the function to set up the read

speed of CD.

It is ineffective in DVD.

You can set up one of the modes: [Normal Mode]

can read data early, and [Quiet Mode] can lessen

noise.

Memory expansion A 256, 512 or 1,024 MB memory module (DDR

333) can easily be installed in the computer.

Battery pack An additional battery pack can be purchased

from your TOSHIBA dealer. Use it as a spare or

replacement.

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

frequently, it may be convenient to purchase an

additional AC adaptor for each site so you will not

have to carry the adaptor with you.

USB floppy disk Kit USB floppy disk drive accommodates 1.44-

megabyte or 720-kilobyte floppy disk. It connects

to a USB port. (You cannot format 720-kilobyte

floppy disks on Windows XP, but you can use

previously formatted disks.)

libretto DVD Dock A libretto DVD Dock accommodates one of the

DVD-ROM& CD-R/RW or DVD Super Multi

drives. It connects to a docking interface of the

computer's underside.

Bluetooth SD card3 Bluetooth SD card is an optional accessory

compatible with the SD card slot of this

computer. You can buy the card from TOSHIBA

dealer.

Bluetooth USB

adaptor A Bluetooth adaptor that has a USB connector.

Wireless communications can be carried out with

Bluetooth-compatible equipment by connecting

to the USB port of the computer.

You can buy the module from TOSHIBA dealer.

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Mobile HDD A mobile external hard disk drive that is

compatible with USB2.0. Data can be read and

written by connecting to the USB port of the

computer.

You can buy the module from TOSHIBA dealer.

DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW

drive DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW drive is available as an

optional external optical disk drive. You can buy

the drive from TOSHIBA dealer.

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Chapter 2

The Grand Tour

This chapter identifies the various components of your computer. Become

familiar with each component before you operate the computer.*5

Front with the display closed

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

closed position.

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

Disclaimer (Non-applicatable Icons)

Certain notebook chassis are designed to accommodate all possible

configurations for an entire product series. Your selected model may not

have all the features and specifications corresponding to all of the icons or

switches shown on the notebook chassis, unless you have selected all

those features.

PC card eject lever

i.LINK (IEEE 1394) port

SD card slot

System indicators

SD card slot SD cards are used in a wide variety of external

devices. This slot lets you transfer data from the

device to your computer.

Keep foreign objects out of the SD card slot. Never allow metal objects,

such as screws, staples and paper clips, to enter the PC or keyboard.

Foreign metal objects can create a short circuit, which can cause PC

damage and fire, possibly resulting in serious injury.

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Left side

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

Figure 2-2 The left side of the computer

PC card eject lever This is a lever for taking out PC card from a PC

card slot.

i.LINK (IEEE1394)

port Connect an external device, such as a digital

video camera to this port for high-speed data

transfer.

System

indicators

LEDs let you monitor the status of various

computer functions. Details are given in the

System indicators section.

Cooling vents

DC IN 15V jack PC card slot

Mini-RGB port

Wireless communication switch

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

the model of AC adaptor that comes with the

computer. Using the wrong adaptor can damage

your computer.

Cooling vents Cooling vents help CPU keep from overheating.

Do not block the cooling vents. Never allow metal objects, such as screws,

staples and paper clips, to enter the PC or keyboard. Foreign metal objects

can create a short circuit, which can cause PC damage and fire, possibly

resulting in serious injury.

Wireless

communication

switch

Slide this switch to the left to turn on Wireless

LAN and Bluetooth functions. Slide it to the right

to turn off the functions.

All models are provided with Wireless

Communication switch. Some models are

equipped with Wireless LAN and Bluetooth

functions.

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Right side

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

Figure 2-3 The right side of the computer

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

may have a cardiac pacemaker implant or other medical electric

device. Radio waves may affect pacemaker or medical device

operation, possibly resulting in serious injury. Follow the instruction of

your medical device when using any WiFi or Bluetooth functionality.

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

automatic control equipment or appliances such as automatic doors or

fire detectors. Radio waves can cause malfunction of such equipment,

possibly resulting in serious injury.

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

or in areas subject to radio interference or magnetic fields. Interference

from a microwave oven or other source can disrupt WiFi or Bluetooth

operation.

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

video display.

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

card. The slot supports 16-bit PC cards and

CardBus PC cards.

Keep foreign objects out of the PC card slot. Never allow metal objects,

such as screws, staples and paper clips, to enter the PC or keyboard.

Foreign metal objects can create a short circuit, which can cause PC

damage and fire, possibly resulting in serious injury.

Volume control

LAN jack

Headphone jack USB ports

Modem jack

Microphone jack

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

speakers and the stereo headphones.

Headphone jack A 3.5 mm mini headphone jack enables

connection of stereo headphones.

Microphone jack A 3.5 mm mini microphone jack enables

connection of a three-conductor mini jack for

monaural microphone input.

Universal Serial Bus

(USB 2.0) port Two Universal Serial Bus ports are on the right

side. The ports comply with the USB 2.0

standard, which enables data transfer speeds 40

times faster than the USB 1.1 standard (The

ports also support USB 1.1).

Keep foreign objects out of the USB connectors. Never allow metal

objects, such as screws, staples and paper clips, to enter the PC or

keyboard. Foreign metal objects can create a short circuit, which can

cause PC damage and fire, possibly resulting in serious injury.

Operation of all functions of all USB devices has not been confirmed.

Some functions might not execute properly.

Modem jack In areas where an internal modem is installed as

standard equipment, there is a modem jack that

lets you use a modular cable to connect the

modem directly to a telephone line.

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

could cause a PC system failure.

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

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

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

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

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

residences or offices.

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

lightning or hear thunder, immediately turn off the PC. An electric surge

caused by the storm, may result in a system failure, loss of data or

hardware damage.

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Back side

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

Figure 2-4 The back side of the computer

LAN jack This jack lets you connect to a LAN. The adaptor

has built-in support for Ethernet LAN (10

megabits per second, 10BASE-T) and Fast

Ethernet LAN (100 megabits per second,

100BASE-TX). Refer to Chapter 4, Operating

Basics, for details.

■Do not connect any cable other than a LAN cable to the LAN jack. It

could cause damage or malfunction.

■Do not connect the LAN cable to a power supply. It could cause

damage or malfunction.

Battery pack

Battery pack The battery pack powers the computer when the

AC adaptor is not connected. For detailed

information on the battery pack, refer to Chapter

6, Power and Power-Up Modes.

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Underside

Figure 2-5 shows the underside of the computer. Make sure the display is

closed before turning over your computer.

Figure 2-5 The underside of the computer

Battery lock

Docking

port

Notches

Battery

release latch

Memory module cover

Battery lock Slide this lock to release the battery pack for

removal.

Battery release

latch

Slide and hold this latch to release the battery

pack for removal.

For detailed information on removing the battery

packs, refer to Chapter 6, Power and Power-Up

Modes.

Docking port This port enables connection of an optional

libretto DVD Dock described in Chapter 8,

Optional Devices.

Keep foreign objects out of the docking interface port. Never allow metal

objects, such as screws, staples and paper clips, to enter the PC or

keyboard. Foreign metal objects can create a short circuit, which can

cause PC damage and fire, possibly resulting in serious injury. A plastic

shutter protects the connector.

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Front with the display open

This section shows the front of the computer with the LCD display panel

open. Refer to the appropriate illustration for details. To open the LCD

display panel lift up. Position the LCD display panel at a comfortable

viewing angle.

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

Notches Notches on the computer engage hooks on the

libretto DVD Dock to hold the connection

securely.

Memory module

cover This cover protects one memory module socket,

one module is preinstalled. Refer to the Memory

expansion section in Chapter 8, Optional

Devices.

LCD screen

AccuPoint control buttons

Power button

Display hinge

AccuPoint

Fingerprint

Sensor

LCD Sensor switch

(Not shown)

Stereo

speaker (Left)

Stereo speaker

(Right)

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Display hinge The display hinge holds the LCD display panel at

easy-to-view angles.

LCD screen The LCD screen displays high-contrast text and

graphics. The computer’s WXGA screen consists

of 1280 × 768 pixels. Refer to Display Controller

and Modes in Appendix B.

When the computer operates on the AC adaptor

the LCD screen’s image will be somewhat

brighter than when it operates on battery power.

The lower brightness level is intended to save

battery power.

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

display panel is closed or opened and activates

the Panel Power Off/On feature. When you close

the LCD display panel the computer enters

Hibernation mode and shuts down. When you

open the computer’s LCD display panel the

computer starts in Hibernation mode. Use the

TOSHIBA Power Saver Utility to enable or

disable this feature. The default is “enabled”.

Refer to the TOSHIBA Power Saver Utility and

Panel Power Off/On items in Chapter 1, Special

features, for details on settings.

Do not put a magnetic object close to the switch. The computer will

automatically enter Hibernation mode and shut down even if the Panel

Power Off features is disabled.

Stereo speakers The speakers emit sound generated by your

software as well as audio alarms, such as low

battery condition, generated by the system.

AccuPoint A pointer control device located in the center of

the palm rest is used to control the on-screen

pointer. Refer to the Using the AccuPoint section

in Chapter 4, Operating Basics.

AccuPoint control

buttons Control buttons below the keyboard let you select

menu items or manipulate text and graphics

designated by the on-screen pointer. Refer to the

Using the AccuPoint section in Chapter 4,

Operating Basics.

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System indicators

LEDs beneath icons, light when various computer operations are in

progress.

Figure 2-7 System indicators

Fingerprint Sensor

Just by swiping the finger against the fingerprint

sensor, the following functions will be enabled:

■

Logon to Windows and access a security-

enabled homepage through IE (Internet

Explorer).

■

Files and folders can be encrypted/decrypted

and third party access to them prevented.

■Disable the password-protected screen-saver

when returning from power-saving (standby)

mode.

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

power on and off.

DC IN The DC IN indicator glows in green when DC

power is supplied from the AC power adaptor. If

the adaptor’s output voltage is abnormal or if the

power supply malfunctions, this indicator flashes

orange.

Power The Power indicator glows in green when the

computer is on. If you select Standby from Shut

Down Windows, this indicator blinking orange

(one second on, two seconds off) while the

computer shuts down.

Battery The Battery indicator shows the condition of the

battery’s charge: Green indicates full charge,

orange indicates battery charging and flashing

orange indicates a low battery charge. Refer to

Chapter 6, Power and Power-Up Modes.

HDD The HDD indicator glows green when the

computer is accessing the built-in hard disk.

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USB floppy disk drive

USB floppy disk drive accommodates 1.44-megabyte or 720-kilobyte floppy

disks. It connects to the USB port. Option or provided with some models.

Figure 2-8 USB floppy disk drive

Wireless

communication The Wireless communication indicator glows

when the Wireless LAN and Bluetooth functions

are turned on.

Some models are equipped with a Wireless

communication.

USB connector Insert this connector to the USB port of your

computer.

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

accessed.

Floppy disk slot Insert a floppy disk in this slot.

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

eject button pops out. To remove a floppy disk,

push in the eject button and the floppy disk pops

out partially for removal.

Eject button

Floppy disk slot

Disk-In-Use Indicator

USB connector

Check the Disk-In-Use indicator when you use the USB floppy disk drive.

Do not press the eject button or turn off the computer while the light is

glowing. Doing so could destroy data and damage the floppy disk or the

drive.

■The USB floppy disk drive should be placed on a flat, horizontal surface

when in use. Do not set the drive on an incline greater than 20o while it

is operating.

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

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Optical media drives

One of the following optical media drives is installed in the computer: DVD-

ROM&CD-R/RW and DVD Super Multi drives. An ATAPI interface

controller is used for CD/DVD-ROM operation. When the computer is

accessing a CD/DVD, an indicator on the drive glows.

For information on loading and unloading discs refer to the Using optical

media drives section in Chapter 4, Operating Basics.

Region codes for DVD drives and media

DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW and DVD Super Multi drives and media are

manufactured according to the specifications of six marketing regions.

When you purchase DVD-Video, make sure it matches your drive,

otherwise it will not play properly.

■The optical media drive is optional.

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

to this computer.

Code Region

1 Canada, United States

2 Japan, Europe, South Africa, Middle East

3 Southeast Asia, East Asia

4 Australia, New Zealand, Pacific Islands, Central

America, South America, Caribbean

5 Russia, Indian Subcontinent, Africa, North Korea,

Mongolia

6 China

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Writable discs

This section describes the types of writable CD/DVD discs. Check the

specifications for your drive to for the type of discs it can write. Use

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

CDs

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

erased or changed.

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

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

DVDs

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

cannot be erased or changed.

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

once.

Formats

The drives support the following formats:

DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW drive

The full-size DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW drive module lets you record data to

rewritable CDs as well as run either 12 cm (4.72") or 8 cm (3.15") CD/DVDs

without using an adaptor.

■CD-ROM

■DVD-ROM

■CD-DA

■Photo CDTM (single/multi-session)

■CD-ROM XA Mode 2 (Form1,

Form2)

■DVD -Video

■CD-Text

■CD-ROM Mode 1, Mode 2

■Enhanced CD (CD-EXTRA)

■Addressing Method 2

The read speed is slower at the center of a disc and faster at the outer

edge.

DVD read 8 speed (maximum)

CD read 24 speed (maximum)

CD-R write 24 speed (maximum)

CD-RW write 24 speed (maximum, ultra-speed media)

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DVD Super Multi drive

The full-size DVD Super Multi drive module lets you record data to

rewritable CDs as well as run either 12 cm (4.72") or 8 cm (3.15") CD/DVDs

without using an adaptor.

AC adaptor

The AC adaptor can automatically adjust to any voltage ranging from 100

to 240 volts and to a frequency of either 50 or 60 hertz, enabling you to use

this computer in almost any country/region. And the adaptor converts AC

power to DC power and reduces the voltage supplied to this computer.

To recharge the battery, simply connect the AC adaptor to a power source

and the computer. Refer to Chapter 6 Power and Power-Up Modes for

details.

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

The read speed is slower at the center of a disc and faster at the outer

edge.

DVD read 8 speed (maximum)

DVD-R write 2 speed (maximum)

DVD-RW write 2 speed (maximum)

DVD+R write 2.4 speed (maximum)

DVD+RW write 2.4 speed (maximum)

DVD-RAM write 2 speed (maximum)

CD read 24 speed (maximum)

CD-R write 24 speed (maximum)

CD-RW write 10 speed (maximum, Ultra-speed media)

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

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

may differ depending on the product model. Depending on the model, a

2-pin plug or 3-pin plug set of the above may be bundled.

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

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

the region the product is bought and should not be used outside this

region. For use in other regions, please buy power cords that conform

to safety rules and regulations in the particular region.

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

the Toshiba Battery Charger (that may have been provided with your PC),

or use Toshiba recommended alternate models to avoid any risk of fire or

other damage to the PC. Use of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery

Charger could cause fire or damage to the PC possibly resulting in serious

injury.

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Chapter 3

Getting Started

This chapter provides basic information to get you started using your

computer. It covers the following topics:

■Setting up your work space - for your health and safety

■Connecting the AC adaptor

■Opening the display

■Turning on the power

■Starting up for the first time

■Turning off the power

■Restarting the computer

■Creating the Optical Recovery Discs

■Restoring the preinstalled software from the HDD

■Restoring the preinstalled software from your Recovery Media

Setting up your work space

Establishing a comfortable work site is important for you and your

computer. A poor work environment or stressful work habits can result in

discomfort or serious injury from repetitive strain to your hands, wrists or

other joints. Proper ambient conditions should also be maintained for the

computer’s operation. This section discusses the following topics:

■General conditions

■Placement of the computer

■Seating and posture

■Lighting

■Work habits

Be sure also to read Instruction Manual for Safety & Comfort. This guide,

which is included with the computer, explains product liability.

All users should be sure to read the section Starting up for the first time.

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General conditions

In general, if you are comfortable, so is your computer, but read the

following to make sure your work site provides a proper environment.

■Select a work area that has:

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

forcefully direct air on you

■good air circulation

■a comfortable ambient temperature and relative humidity.

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

direct sunlight, an unventilated vehicle or near a heater. This may result

in a system failure, malfunction, loss of data or damage to PC.

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

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

loss of data.

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

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

data.

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

PC, it could cause a system failure, malfunction or loss of data. If dust

contaminates the PC, do not turn on the power. Take it to an authorized

Toshiba service provider before you use it.

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

such as a speaker or TV. Do not wear magnetic bracelets while using

your PC. Exposure to magnetic fields can cause system failure,

malfunction or loss of data.

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

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

failure.

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

AC adaptor, or storage device. The use of benzene, thinner or other

chemicals may result in deterioration, deformation or discoloration of

those items and the loss of data.

■Make sure the AC power cord connects to an outlet that is close to the

computer and easily accessible.

■The temperature should be 5 to 35 degrees Centigrade (41 to 95

degrees Fahrenheit) and the relative humidity should be 20 to 80

percent.

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

sunlight.

■Some parts of the computer, including data storage media, can be

damaged by magnets. Do not place the computer near magnetic

objects or bring magnetic objects close to the computer. Be careful of

objects, such as stereo speakers, that produce strong magnetic fields

during operation. Also, be careful with metal objects, such as bracelets,

which can be inadvertently magnetized.

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

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

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

immediately. Such interference could cause equipment malfunction.

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

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

possibly injury.

■Never leave the power to your PC on continuously for more than 24

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

■Always avoid abrupt changes of temperature or humidity.

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

■Never place close to corrosive chemicals.

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

stereo speaker.

■Always place this product on a flat surface.

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

the display panel.

■Always provide sufficient space around the PC to ensure adequate

ventilation.

■Always provide sufficient space for operating a mouse and other

peripheral devices.

Placement of the computer

Position the computer and peripheral devices to provide comfort and

safety.

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

position to help reduce awkward postures and overhead glare. For

example:

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

away.

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

level. A display screen that is too high or too low can cause

awkward postures and possibly fatigue muscles that support the

head.

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

away.

■If you use a paper holder, set it at about the same height and distance

as the computer.

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Seating and posture

Maintain a comfortable working posture when using your PC where your

body joints are naturally aligned to reduce stress on different parts of your

body. Consider the following:

Figure 3-1 Posture and positioning of the computer

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

the floor.

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

Generally the head is in-line with the torso.

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

the body.

■Keep elbows in close to the body and bent.

■Keep feet fully supported by floor or foot rest.

■Keep back fully supported with appropriate lumbar support when sitting

vertical or leaning back slightly.

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

generally parallel to the floor.

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

forward.

Lighting

Select the right level of illumination and place your PC appropriately to

minimize glare from overhead lights, desk lamps and windows. Glare on

the LCD or monitor may cause eye strain, eye fatigue or headaches.

Foot rest

Below eye level

90°angles

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Consider the following suggestions regarding lighting your work

environment:

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

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

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

blinds or a screen.

■Use soft, indirect lighting.

■Adjust the display panel to provide maximum visibility.

Work habits

A key to avoiding discomfort or injury from repetitive strain is to vary your

activities. If possible, schedule a variety of tasks into your workday. If you

must spend long periods at the computer, finding ways to break up the

routine can reduce stress and improve your efficiency.

■Sit in a relaxed posture. Good positioning of your chair and equipment

as described earlier can reduce tension in your shoulders or neck and

ease back strain.

■Vary your posture frequently.

■Occasionally stand up and stretch or exercise briefly.

■Exercise and stretch your wrists and hands a number of times during

the day.

■Frequently, look away from the computer and focus your eyes on a

distant object for several seconds, for example 30 seconds every 15

minutes.

■Take frequent short breaks instead of one or two long breaks, for

example, two or three minutes every half hour.

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

your muscles to avoid strain. If you experience discomfort while

operating the PC, stop immediately and rest. Continuous operation for

long periods without adequate rest may cause pain in the arms, wrists,

hands, back, neck or other parts of the body. If pain persists despite

rest, consult your doctor.

A number of books are available on ergonomics and repetitive strain injury

or repetitive stress syndrome. For more information on these topics or for

pointers on exercises for such stress points as hands and wrists, please

check with your library or book vendor. Also refer to the computer’s

Instruction Manual for Safety & Comfort.

Strategic Rest Breaks

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

discomforts.

For more specific recommendations on the safety and comfort of your

computer environment, customers in the United States may visit the United

States Department of Labor, Occupational Safety & Health Administration

website at: http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/etools/computerworkstations/

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Other Things to Note

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

cause loss of data.

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

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

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

loss.

■Never format storage media without checking its content. Formatting

destroys all stored data.

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

main storage device to external media. General storage media is not

durable or stable over long periods of time and under certain conditions

may result in data loss.

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

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

the loss of data.

Connecting the AC adaptor

Attach the AC adaptor when you need to charge the battery or you want to

operate from AC power. It is also the fastest way to get started, because

the battery pack will need to be charged before you can operate from

battery power.

The AC adaptor can be connected to any power source supplying from 100

to 240 volts and 50 or 60 hertz. For details on using the AC adaptor to

charge the battery pack, refer to Chapter 6, Power and Power-Up Modes.

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

and the Toshiba Battery Charger (that may have been provided with

your PC), or use Toshiba recommended alternate models to avoid any

risk of fire or other damage to the PC. Use of an incompatible AC

adaptor or Battery Charger could cause fire or damage to the PC

possibly resulting in serious injury.

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

adaptor that is compatible. Use of any incompatible adaptor could

damage your computer. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage

caused by use of an incompatible adaptor.

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

does not correspond to both the voltage and the frequency specified on

the regulatory label of the unit. Failure to do so could result in a fire or

electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury.

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

voltage and frequency specifications and requirements in the country

of use. Failure to do so could result in a fire or electric shock, possibly

resulting in serious injury.

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1. Connect the power cord to the AC adaptor.

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

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

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

the region the product is bought and should not be used outside this

region. For use in other regions, please buy power cords that conform

to safety rules and regulations in the particular region.

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

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

steps in the exact order as described in the User’s Manual. Connecting

the power cable to a live electrical outlet should be the last step

otherwise the adaptor DC output plug could hold an electrical change

and cause an electrical shock or minor bodily injury when touched. As

a general safety precaution, avoid touching any metal parts.

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

other surface that could be marred by exposure to heat since the AC

adaptor's surface temperature increases during normal use.

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

possible heat damage.

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

differ depending on the product model. Depending on the model, a 2-pin

plug or 3-pin plug set of the above may be bundled.

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

left of the computer.

Figure 3-4 Connecting the adaptor to the computer

3. Plug the power cord into a live wall outlet. The Battery and DC IN

indicators on the front of the computer should glow.

Opening the display

The computer’s LCD display panel can be rotated in a wide range of angles

for optimal viewing.

1. While holding down the palm rest with one hand so that the main body

is not raised, lift the panel slowly. Adjust the angle of the panel to

provide optimal clarity.

Figure 3-5 Opening the LCD display panel

DC IN 15V jack

As the display panel cannot be opened until 180 degrees, please be

careful of the angle when flipping open the display panel.

Use reasonable care when opening and closing the LCD display panel.

Opening it vigorously or slamming it shut could damage the computer.

LCD display panel

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Turning on the power

This section describes how to turn on the power.

The Power LED indicates the status. Refer to the Power indicator section in

Chapter 6, Power and Power-Up Modes.

1. Open the computer’s LCD display panel.

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

Figure 3-6 Turning on the power

Starting up for the first time

When you first turn on the power, the computer’s initial screen is the

Microsoft Windows XP Startup Screen Logo. Follow the on-screen

directions for each screen. During setup, you can click the Back button to

return to the previous screen.

Turning off the power

The power can be turned off in one of the following modes: Shut down

(Boot), Hibernation or Standby mode.

■After you turn on the power for the first time, do not turn it off until you

have set up the operating system. Refer to the section Starting up for

the first time.

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

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

disk.

Power button

Do not push the power button strongly.

Be sure to read the Windows End User License Agreement display

carefully.

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Shut Down mode (Boot mode)

When you turn off the power in Shut Down mode no data is saved and the

computer will boot to the operating system’s main screen.

1. If you have entered data, save it to the hard disk or to a floppy disk.

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

DVDs or floppy disk.

3. Click start then click Turn Off Computer. From the Turn Off

Computer menu select Turn Off.

4. Turn off the power to any peripheral devices.

Hibernation mode

The hibernation feature saves the contents of memory to the hard disk

when the computer is turned off. The next time the computer is turned on,

the previous state is restored. The hibernation feature does not save the

status of peripheral devices.

Benefits of hibernation

The hibernation feature provides the following benefits:

■Saves data to the hard disk when the computer automatically shuts

down because of a low battery.

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

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

(disc).

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

cause loss of data.

Do not turn the computer or devices back on immediately. Wait a moment

to let all capacitors fully discharge.

■Save your data. While entering hibernation mode, the computer saves

the contents of memory to the HDD. However, for safety sake, it is best

to save your data manually.

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

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

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

hibernation mode. Data will be lost.

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■You can return to your previous working environment immediately when

you turn on the computer.

■Saves power by shutting down the system when the computer receives

no input or hardware access for the duration set by the System

hibernate feature.

■You can use the panel power off feature.

Starting Hibernation

To enter Hibernation mode, follow the steps below.

1. Click start.

2. Select Turn Off Computer.

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

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

5. Select the Hibernate.

Automatic Hibernation

The computer will enter Hibernate mode automatically when you press the

power button or close the lid. First, however, make the appropriate settings

according to the steps below.

1. Click start and open the Control Panel.

2. Open Performance and Maintenance and open Power Options.

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

select the Enable hibernation check box and click the Apply button.

4. Open TOSHIBA Power Saver.

5. Select the Setup Action window.

6. Enable the desired Hibernation settings for When I press the power

button and When I close the lid.

7. Click the OK button.

Data save in hibernation mode

When you turn off the power in hibernation mode, the computer takes a

moment to save current memory data to the hard disk. During this time, the

HDD indicator will light.

After you turn off the computer and memory is saved to the hard disk, turn

off the power to any peripheral devices.

For the computer to shut down in hibernation mode, the hibernation feature

must be enabled in two places: the Hibernate tab in Power Options and

Setup Action tab in TOSHIBA Power Saver.

Otherwise, the computer will shut down in Standby mode. If battery power

becomes depleted, data saved in Standby mode will be lost.

You can also enable Hibernation by pressing FN + F4. Refer to Chapter 5,

The Keyboard, for details.

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Standby mode

If you have to interrupt your work, you can turn off the power without exiting

from your software. Data is maintained in the computer’s main memory.

When you turn on the power again, you can continue working right where

you left off.

Benefits of standby

The standby feature provides the following benefits:

■Restores the previous working environment more rapidly than does

hibernation.

■Saves power by shutting down the system when the computer receives

no input or hardware access for the duration set by the System Standby

feature.

■You can use the panel power off feature.

Do not turn the computer or devices back on immediately. Wait a moment

to let all capacitors fully discharge.

■When the AC adaptor is connected, the computer will go into Standby

mode according to the settings in the TOSHIBA Power Saver utility.

■To restore operation from Standby mode, press the power button or

press any key. The latter action works only if Wake-up on Keyboard is

enabled in HW Setup.

■If the computer automatically enters Standby mode while a network

application is active, the application might not be restored when the

computer wakes up from Standby.

■To prevent the computer from automatically entering Standby mode,

disable Standby in TOSHIBA Power Saver. That action, however, will

nullify the computer’s Energy Star compliance.

■Before entering Standby mode, be sure to save your data.

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

standby mode. The computer or the module could be damaged.

■Do not remove the battery pack while the computer is in standby mode

(unless the computer is connected to an AC power source). Data in

memory will be lost.

■If you carry the computer on board an aircraft or into a hospital, be sure

to shut down the computer in hibernation mode or in shutdown mode to

avoid radio signal interference.

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Executing standby

You can enter standby mode in one of three ways:

1. Click start, click Turn Off Computer and click Stand By.

2. Close the computer’s LCD display panel. This feature must be enabled.

Refer to the Setup Action tab in TOSHIBA Power Saver Utility

described in the Control Panel.

Open Performance and Maintenance and open TOSHIBA Power

Saver.

3. Press the power button. This feature must be enabled. Refer to the

Setup Action tab in TOSHIBA Power Saver Utility described in the

Control Panel.

Open Performance and Maintenance and open TOSHIBA Power

Saver.

When you turn the power back on, you can continue where you left when

you shut down the computer.

Standby limitations

Standby will not function under the following conditions:

■Power is turned back on immediately after shutting down.

■Memory circuits are exposed to static electricity or electrical noise.

Restarting the computer

Certain conditions require that you reset the system. For example, if:

■You change certain computer settings.

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

commands.

■There are three ways to reset the computer system:

1. Click start then click Turn off computer. From the Turn off

computer menu select Restart.

2. Press CTRL + ALT + DEL to display the Windows Task Manager,

then select Shut Down and Restart.

3. Press the power button and hold it down for five seconds. Wait 10 to 15

seconds, then turn the power on again by pressing the power button.

You can also enable Standby by pressing FN + F3. See Chapter 5, The

Keyboard, for details.

■When the computer is shut down in standby mode, the power indicator

blinking orange.

■If you are operating the computer on battery power, you can lengthen

the operating time by shutting down in hibernation mode. Standby

mode consumes more power.

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Creating the Optical Recovery Discs

A recovery image of your computer is stored on the hard disk. You may use

this image to create CD or DVD recovery discs using the following steps:

1. Select either blank CDs or DVD media.

2. The application will allow you to choose a type of media to create

recovery CDs/DVD including: CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW,

DVD+R and DVD+RW.

3. Turn on your computer to open Windows XP.

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

compatible to the computer is required to create the Recovery Discs. It

can be purchased from TOSHIBA dealers.

■This machine supporting the following optical disc drives for

creating optical recovery discs:

External CD-RW/DVD-ROM Drive PA3352A, PA3352C, PA3352L

External DVD Super-Multi Drive PA3402C, PA3402A, PA3402L

Slim Combo CD-R/RW&DVD-ROM PA3438U

libretto DVD Dock

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

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

Creator.

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

on the CPU.

■Operate the computer at full power.

■Do not use power-saving features.

■Do not write to the disc when the virus check software is running. Wait

for it to finish, then disable virus detection programs including any

software that checks files automatically in the background.

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

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

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

the disc.

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

vibrations such as airplanes, trains, or cars.

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

Some media may not be compatible with the Optical Drive of your

computer. Please verify your Optical Drive supports the blank media you

choose.

RecordNow! Basic for TOSHIBA is required to create the Recovery Discs.

Other disc writing software is not supported.

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4. Insert the (first) blank media into the tray of the Optical Drive.

5. Double click the Recovery Disc Creator Launcher icon on the Windows

XP desktop, or Select the application from start Menu.

6. After Recovery Disc Creator starts, select the type of media and the title

you wish to copy to the media then click the Burn button.

Restoring the preinstalled software from the

Recovery HDD

About 2GB of hard disk space is reserved for recovery partition.

When re-setting up your hard disk, do not change, delete or add partitions

in a manner other than specified in the manual. Otherwise, space for

software may be destroyed.

In addition, if you use a third-party partitioning program to reconfigure

partitions on your hard disk, it may become impossible to re-setup your

computer.

1. Turn off your computer.

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

computer.

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

original configuration as purchased. Press the "2" key to keep your

current partitions intact and restore. Press the "3" key to specify

partitions and restore.

4. Follow the on-screen instructions.

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

on Recovery Disc Creator. If your Optical Drive of your computer can

write to either CD or DVDs, select the one you are using as the "Type"

on Recovery Disc Creator.

■You can also create Recovery CD of Express Media Player using

Recovery Disc Creator.

When creating Recovery CD of the Express Media Player, it recommends

creating using the libretto DVD Dock.

When re-setting up the Express Media Player, it recommends using the

libretto DVD Dock.

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Restoring the preinstalled software from your

creating Recovery Media

If preinstalled files are damaged, use the your creating Recovery Media or

using HDD Recovery to restore them. To restore the operating system and

all preinstalled software, follow the steps below.

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

the computer’s power.

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

Tomorrow TOSHIBA appears, release the F12 key.

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

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

Setup.

4. A menu appears. Press the "1" key on the keyboard to restore all hard

disk. Press the "2" key to Restore drive C:. Press the "3" key to restore

all hard disk (delete HDD recovery area).

5. Follow the on-screen instructions.

■A external optical media drive that is sold separately and compatible to

the computer is required to create the Recovery Discs. It can be

purchased from TOSHIBA dealers.

■This machine supporting the following optical disc drives for

restoring the preinstalled software:

External CD-RW/DVD-ROM Drive PA3352A, PA3352C, PA3352L

External DVD Super-Multi Drive PA3402C, PA3402A, PA3402L

Slim Combo CD-R/RW&DVD-ROM PA3438U

libretto DVD Dock

When you reinstall the Windows operating system, the hard disk will be

reformatted and all data will be lost.

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Chapter 4

Operating Basics

This chapter gives information on basic operations including using the

TOSHIBA Pointing Device, the Fingerprint Sensor, the USB floppy disk

drive, optical media drives, Sound System, Modem, Wireless

communication features, LAN and Hard Disk Drive (HDD) protection. It also

provides tips on care of the computer, floppy disks and CD/DVDs.

TOSHIBA Pointing Device

The computer is equipped with a point system: an AccuPoint pointing stick.

Figure 4-1 AccuPoint and AccuPoint control buttons

Fingerprint

Sensor

AccuPoint

AccuPoint control buttons

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Using the AccuPoint

To use the AccuPoint, simply push it with your finger tip in the direction you

want to move the on-screen pointer.

Two buttons above the Touch Pad work in the same way with the

AccuPoint as they do with the Touch Pad.

Two buttons below the AccuPoint are used like the buttons on a mouse

pointer. Press the left button to select a menu item or to manipulate text or

graphics designated by the pointer. Press the right button to display a

menu or other function depending on the software you are using.

AccuPoint precautions

Certain conditions can affect the on-screen pointer when using AccuPoint.

For example, the pointer may travel contrary to AccuPoint operation or an

error message may appear, if

■You touch the AccuPoint during power-up.

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

■There is a sudden temperature change.

■Strong stress is applied to the AccuPoint.

If an error message appears, reboot the computer. If an error message

does not appear, wait a moment for the pointer to stop, then continue

operation.

You can also tap the AccuPoint control buttons to perform functions similar

to those of the left button.

Click: Tap once

Double-click: Tap twice

Drag and drop: Tap to select the material you want to move. Leave

your finger on the AccuPoint control buttons after the second tap and

move the material.

If AccuPoint is tilted in a certain direction for some time and the finger is

then removed, the cursor on the screen may move in the reverse direction.

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Replacing the cap

The AccuPoint cap is an expendable item that should be replaced after

prolonged use. The spare AccuPoint cap is supplied with the computer.

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

up.

Figure 4-2 Removing the AccuPoint cap

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

Using the Fingerprint Sensor

This product has a fingerprint utility installed for the purpose of enrolling

and recognizing fingerprints. By enrolling the ID and password to the

fingerprint authentication device, it is no longer necessary to input the

password from the keyboard. Just by swiping the finger against the

fingerprint sensor, the following functions will be enabled:

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

IE (Internet Explorer).

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

them prevented.

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

power-saving (standby) mode.

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

peg.

To "swipe" refers to the action of reading a fingerprint using the fingerprint

sensor.

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Points to note about the Fingerprint Sensor

Failure to follow these guidelines might result in (1) damage to the sensor

or cause sensor failure, (2) finger recognition problems, or lower finger

recognition success rate.

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

objects.

■Do not press the sensor strongly.

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

sensor surface dry and free of water vapor.

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

a soiled or dirty finger may scratch the sensor.

■Do not paste stickers or write on the sensor.

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

electricity.

Observe the following before you place your finger on the sensor whether

for fingerprint enrollment/registration or recognition.

■Wash and dry your hands thoroughly.

■Remove static electricity from your fingers by touching any metal

surface. Static electricity is a common cause of sensor failures,

especially during dry seasons such as winter.

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

sensor

■Avoid the following finger conditions for enrollment or recognition as

they may result in fingerprint enrollment errors or a drop in the

fingerprint recognition success rate

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

■Injured finger

■Wet finger

■Soiled or oily finger

■Extremely dry skin condition on finger

Observe the following to improve the fingerprint recognition success rate.

■Enroll two or more fingers.

■Enroll additional fingers if recognition failure occurs often using enrolled

fingers.

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

rough, extremely dry, wet, soiled, dirty, oily, soaked, swollen fingers,

may lower the recognition success rate. Also if the fingerprint is worn

down or the finger becomes thinner or fatter, the recognition success

rate may be lowered.

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

that only the registered or enrolled fingerprint or fingerprints are used

for identification.

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

Fingerprint Sensor Limitations.

■The fingerprint sensor compares and analyzes the unique

characteristics in a fingerprint.

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

recognition is not successful within a fixed duration.

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

■Toshiba does not guarantee that this fingerprint recognition technology

will be error-free.

■Toshiba does not guarantee that the fingerprint sensor will recognize

the enrolled user or accurately screen out unauthorized users at all

times. Toshiba is not liable for any failure or damage that might arise

out of the use of this fingerprint recognition software or utility.

We will put some drawings like these illustrations to explain the right way of

finger sliding.

Align the finger and sensor like the drawings.

Points to note about the Fingerprint Utility

The user should back up the user profile information when using the

functions provided in this software to encrypt files or folders. If this software

or the user information is deleted without backing up the user profile

information, the encrypted files will no longer be accessible. In addition, if

the backup data is not used, the user will not be identified as the same user

even if the same name is used again in user enrolment.

Please refer to the following procedures to back up.

Double-click on the OmniPass icon in the task tray, select the

UserManagement tab, select Import/Export User, click on Export an

OmniPass user profile, carry out fingerprint authentication, specify the

destination folder and filename to save the profile, and save the file.

If Windows XP Professional's file encryption function EFS (Encryption File

System) is used to encrypt a file, the file cannot be further encrypted using

the encryption function of this software.

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In the help file, it is stated that this software's Password Replacement

function can be used for the Internet and general applications. However,

the Internet Password Replacement function in the fingerprint utility

provided in this computer can only be used with IE (Internet Explorer).

There is a section on Strong Logon Security in the help file, but the

function is not available in the fingerprint utility provided in this computer.

The sound during Log Off Current User (when logging off from OmniPass)

cannot be set to off even if the No Audio Prompts configuration is set in

Audio Settings. If you wish to turn it off, remove the settings for wav files in

the event settings of the sound events section of the Sound and Audio

Device Property in the control panel.

Set Up Procedure

Please use the following procedure when first using fingerprint

authentication.

Fingerprint Registration

Enroll the required authentication data using the "OmniPass Enrollment

Wizard".

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

Enrollment Wizard.

2. Click Enroll.

3. The Verify Username and Password screen is displayed. Ensure the

same Windows logon username and domain (*) before entering

password into the Password field. Click Next.

(*) If the Windows logon account is for use within a LAN domain, enter the

domain name. If unsure, please check with the network administrator. If not

used within the LAN domain, just enter the computer name.

4. The Choose Finger screen is displayed. Based on the illustration,

select the finger to be recognized, and then click Next. Previously

enrolled fingerprints would have green check marks. The fingerprint

being enrolled now would have a red check mark. If any of the

previously enrolled fingerprints is selected again, the latest information

will be enrolled and previous information over-written.

The fingerprint authentication uses the same Windows logon ID and

password. If the Windows logon password has not been setup, please do

so before registration.

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

practice.

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

instructions and use the same finger you have selected under Choose

Finger to swipe three times to allow the sensor to read the fingerprint.

The fingerprint will be shown in green if properly read, or in red if the

reading is abnormal.

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

allow the sensor to read again. When the Verification Successful

message is displayed, click Next.

In case of finger injury or authentication failure, it is recommended that

another fingerprint also be enrolled. The following message will be

displayed:

"It is recommended that you enroll at least two fingers. Would you like

to enroll an additional finger now?"

Click Yes and repeat steps 3, 4, 5 and 6 with another finger.

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

The Congratulations screen is displayed. Click Done.

8. Click Yes when the following message appears:

"OmniPass has successfully created the new user. Would you like

OmniPass to log on the new user? Once logged on, passwords can be

remembered for the new user."

This completes the fingerprint registration process.

Window Logon via Fingerprint Authentication

In place of the usual Windows logon by ID and password, fingerprint

authentication also allows logon to Windows.

This is useful especially when many users are using the PCs, as user

selection can be skipped.

Fingerprint Authentication Procedure

1. Start up the computer.

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

enrolled fingers and swipe the fingerprint on the sensor.

If authentication is successful, the user will be logged on to Windows.

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

password.

Please logon using the Windows logon password if the fingerprint

authentication failed for three consecutive tries. To logon using the

Windows logon password, enter the Windows logon password in the

"Welcome" screen and click on (icon).

A warning message will be displayed when authentication is abnormal or

authentication is not successful within a fixed duration.

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How the Swipe the Finger

Using the following steps when swiping fingers for fingerprint registration or

authentication will help to minimize authentication failures:

1. Align the first joint of the finger to the center of the sensor. Lightly touch

the sensor and swipe finger levelly towards you.

While lightly touching the sensor, swipe the finger towards you until the

sensor surface becomes visible.

Ensure the center of the fingerprint is on the sensor when swiping the

finger.

2. Scroll:

The screen can be scrolled up or down by sliding the finger over the

Fingerprint Sensor.

3. Click (Double-click:) :

TOSHIBA Quick Launcher will start up when the Fingerprint Sensor is

double-clicked using the finger.

4. Click (Tap once) :

TOSHIBA Quick Launcher items can be selected by clicking on the

Fingerprint Sensor with the finger.

Using the USB floppy disk drive

USB floppy disk drive connects to the computer’s USB port. It

accommodates 1.44-megabyte or 720-kilobyte floppy disks. Refer to

Chapter 2, The Grand Tour, for more information.

Option or provided with some models.

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

Fingerprint reading may fail if the center of the fingerprint is not

touching on the sensor, or when finger is swiped while pressing hard.

Make sure that the center of the fingerprint is touching the sensor

before swiping.

■Confirm the center of the fingerprint whirl before swiping

The thumb's fingerprint has a bigger whirl, which is prone to

misalignment and distortions. This will cause difficulty in registration

and a drop in the authentication success rate. Always confirm the

center of the fingerprint whirl so that it is swiped along the centerline of

the sensor.

■When fingerprint reading is not successful

There is a possibility of authentication failures if the finger is swiped too

quickly or too slowly. Follow the onscreen instructions to adjust the

speed of the swipe.

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Connecting USB floppy disk drive

To connect the drive, plug the floppy disk drive’s USB connector into a

computer’s USB port. Refer to Figure 4-3.

Figure 4-3 Connecting the USB floppy disk drive

Disconnecting USB floppy disk drive

When you have finished using the USB floppy disk drive, follow the

procedures below to disconnect it:

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

has stopped.

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

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

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

USB port.

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.

USB connector

USB port

If you connect the USB floppy disk drive after turning on the computer, it

will take about 10 seconds for the computer to recognize the drive. Do not

disconnect and reconnect before 10 seconds has elapsed.

If you disconnect the USB floppy disk drive or turn off the power while the

computer is accessing the drive you may lose data or damage the floppy

disk or the drive.

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Using optical media drives

The text and illustrations in this section refer primarily to the optional media

drive. However, operation is the same for all other optical media drives.

The full-size drive provides high-performance execution of CD/DVD-ROM-

based programs. You can run either 12 cm (4.72") or 8 cm (3.15") CD/

DVDs without an adaptor. An ATAPI interface controller is used for CD/

DVD-ROM operation. When the computer is accessing a CD/DVD-ROM,

an indicator on the drive glows. For detailed information, refer to Chapter 8,

libretto DVD Dock.

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

DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW drive section for precautions on writing to CDs.

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

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

■The optical media drive is optional.

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

to this computer.

■Please ensure that it is used on a flat surface such as a table when a

CD/DVD is used to connect to the libretto DVD Dock. If used when

placed on an unstable location or if strong vibrations shake it during

operation, the CD/DVD might be scratched and the drive might be

damaged.

Use the WinDVD application to view DVD-Video discs.

When playing DVD-Video, always connect the AC adaptor to ensure

maximum performance. Operation on battery power might result in skipped

frames.

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Loading discs

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

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

the disc tray slightly.

Figure 4-4 Pressing the eject button

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

Figure 4-5 Pulling the disc tray open

Eject button

Disc tray

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

Figure 4-6 Inserting a CD/DVD

4. Press gently at the center of the CD/DVD until you feel it click into

place. The CD/DVD should lie below the top of the spindle, flush with

the spindle base..

Laser lens

When the disc tray is fully opened, the edge of the computer will extend

slightly over the CD/DVD tray. Therefore, you will need to turn the CD/DVD

at an angle when you place it in the disc tray. After seating the CD/DVD,

however, make sure it lies flat, as shown in figure 4-6.

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

cause misalignment.

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

the disc tray, especially the area behind the front edge of the disc tray,

to make sure there are no such objects before closing the drive.

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

from a damaged CD or DVD could cause injury.

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

place.

Figure 4-7 Closing the CD/DVD disc tray

Removing discs

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

1. To pop the disc tray partially open, press the eject button. Gently pull

the disc tray out until it is fully opened.

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

tray of an optical drive (CD/DVD drive, CD-RW drive, Multi-drive or

equivalent drive) to avoid pinching your fingers.

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

CD/DVD might be damaged. Also, the disc tray might not open fully

when you press the eject button.

Do not press the eject button while the computer is accessing the media

drive. Wait for the Optical media drive indicator to go out before you open

the disc tray. Also, if the CD/DVD is spinning when you open the disc tray,

wait for it to stop before you remove it.

When the disc tray pops open slightly, wait a moment to make sure the

CD/DVD has stopped spinning before pulling the disc tray fully open.

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

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

Figure 4-8 Removing a CD/DVD

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

place.

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

Pressing the eject button will not open the disc tray when the computer

power is off. If the power is off, you can open the disc tray by inserting a

slender object (about 15 mm) such as a straightened paper clip into the

eject hole just to the right of the eject button.

Figure 4-9 Manual release with the eject hole

15mm

Eject hole

Turn off the power before you use the eject hole. If the CD/DVD is spinning

when you open the disc tray, the CD/DVD could fly off the spindle and

cause injury.

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

Depending on the type of drive installed, you may be able to write CDs. The

DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW drive lets you write as well as read CD-ROMs.

Observe the precautions in this section to ensure the best performance for

writing CDs. For information on loading and unloading CDs refer to the

Using optical media drives section.

Refer to the Writable discs, Chapter 2 for the details about the types of

writable CD/DVD discs.

Before writing or rewriting

Please observe the following points when you write or rewrite the data.

■We recommend the following manufacturers of CD-R and CD-RW

media. Media quality can affect write or rewrite success rates.

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

open even if the eject button is pushed. Use the optical media drive

power icon to turn the power of the optical media drive on. Refer to

Chapter 1, Special features.

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

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

When writing to media using an optical drive, always connect the AC

adaptor to a power plug socket. If data is written powered by the batteries,

writing may sometimes fail due to low battery power and data loss may

occur.

CD-R:

TAIYO YUDEN CO., LTD.

MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION

RICOH Co., Ltd.

Hitachi Maxell Ltd.

CD-RW:

MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION

RICOH Co., Ltd.

Multi-Speed and High-Speed CD-RW:

MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION

RICOH Co., Ltd.

The following special media recommend the next manufacturers.

Ultra-Speed CD-RW:

MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION

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TOSHIBA has confirmed the operation of CD-R and CD-RW media of the

manufacturers above. Operation of other media cannot be guaranteed.

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

disc and the way it is used.

■Be sure to connect the AC adaptor when you write or rewrite.

■Be sure to close all other software programs except the writing

software.

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

on the CPU.

■Operate the computer at full power. Do not use power-saving features.

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

then disable virus detection programs including any software that

checks files automatically in the background.

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

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

■Write from the computer's HDD to the CD. Do not try to write from

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

■Writing with software other than Sonic RecordNow! has not been

confirmed. Therefore, operation with other software cannot be

guaranteed.

When writing or rewriting

Note the following when you write or rewrite a CD-R or CD-RW.

■Always copy data from the HDD to the CD. Do not use cut-and-paste.

The original data will be lost if there is a write error.

■Do not perform any of the following actions:

■Change users in the Windows XP operating system.

■Operate the computer for any other function, including use of a

mouse or AccuPoint, closing/opening the LCD panel.

■Start a communication application such as a modem.

■Apply impact or vibration to the computer.

■Install, remove or connect external devices, including the following:

PC card, SD card, USB devices, external monitor, i.LINK devices,

optical digital devices.

■Open the optical media drive.

■If the media is poor in quality, dirty or damaged, writing or rewriting

errors may occur.

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

vibration such as airplanes, trains or cars. Do not use an unstable

surface such as a stand.

■Keep mobile phones and other wireless communication devices away

from the computer.

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Writing CD/DVDs on DVD Super Multi drive

You can use the DVD Super Multi drive to write data to either CD-R/RW or

DVD-R/-RW/+R/+RW/-RAM discs. The following applications for writing are

preinstalled: RecordNow!, and DLA licensed by Sonic Solutions.

InterVideo WinDVD Creator 2 Platinum, which is a product of InterVideo,

Inc.

Refer to the Writable discs, Chapter 2 for the details about the types of

writable CD/DVD discs.

Important message

Before you write or rewrite to CD-R/RW or DVD-R/-RW/+R/+RW/-RAM

disc, read and follow all setup and operating instructions in this section. If

you fail to do so, the DVD Super Multi drive may not function properly, and

you may fail to write or rewrite, lose data or incur other damage.

Disclaimer

TOSHIBA does not bear responsibility for the following:

■Damage to any CD-R/RW or DVD-R/-RW/+R/+RW/-RAM disc that may

be caused by writing or rewriting with this product.

■Any change or loss of the recorded contents of CD-R/RW or DVD-R/-

RW/+R/+RW/-RAM disc that may be caused by writing or rewriting with

this product, or for any business profit loss or business interruption that

may be caused by the change or loss of the recorded contents.

■Damage that may be caused by using third party equipment or

software.

Given the technological limitations of current optical disc writing drives, you

may experience unexpected writing or rewriting errors due to disc quality or

problems with hardware devices. Also, it is a good idea to make two or

more copies of important data, in case of undesired change or loss of the

recorded contents.

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

open even if the eject button is pushed. Use the optical media drive

power icon to turn the power of the optical media drive on. Refer to

Chapter 1, Special features.

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

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

When writing to media using an optical drive, always connect the AC

adaptor to a power plug socket. If data is written powered by the batteries,

writing may sometimes fail due to low battery power and data loss may

occur.

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Before writing or rewriting

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

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

disc. However, in no event does TOSHIBA guarantee the operation,

quality or performance of any disc. Disc quality can affect write or

rewrite success rates.

CD-R:

TAIYO YUDEN CO., LTD.

MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION

RICOH Co., Ltd.

Hitachi Maxell Ltd.

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

MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION

RICOH Co., Ltd.

CD-RW: (Ultra-Speed)

MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION

DVD-R:

DVD Specifications for Recordable Disc for General Version 2.0

TAIYO YUDEN CO., LTD.

Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

DVD+R:

MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION

RICOH Co., Ltd.

DVD-RW:

DVD Specifications for Recordable Disc for Version 1.1 or version

1.2

VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN.LIMITED

MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION

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■If the disc is poor in quality, dirty or damaged, writing or rewriting errors

may occur. Be careful to check the disc for dirt or damage before you

use it.

■The actual number of rewrites to CD-RW, DVD-RW, DVD+RW or DVD-

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

■There are two types of DVD-R discs: authoring and general use discs.

Do not use authoring discs. Only general use discs can be written to by

a computer drive.

■You can use DVD-RAM discs that can be removed from a cartridge and

DVD-RAM discs designed without a cartridge. You cannot use a disc

with a 2.6 GB single-sided capacity or 5.2 GB double-sided capacity.

■Other DVD-ROM drives for computers or other DVD players may not be

able to read DVD-R/-RW or DVD+R/+RW discs.

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

whole or in part.

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

RAM disc cannot be recovered. Check the content of the disc carefully

before you delete it. If multiple drives that can write data to discs are

connected, be careful not to delete data from the wrong drive.

■In writing to a DVD-R/-RW, DVD+R/+RW or DVD-RAM disc, some disc

space is required for file management, so you may not be able to write

the full capacity of the disc.

■Since the disc is based on the DVD standard, it might be filled with

dummy data if the written data is less than about 1 GB. Even if you write

only a small amount of data, it might take time to fill in the dummy data.

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

without DVD-RAM Driver Software.

■When multiple drives that can write data to discs are connected, be

careful not to write to the wrong drive.

■Be sure to connect the AC adaptor before you write or rewrite.

■Before you enter standby/hibernation mode, be sure to finish DVD-RAM

writing. Writing is finished if you can eject DVD-RAM media.

DVD+RW:

MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION

RICOH Co., Ltd.

DVD-RAM:

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

2.1

Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

Hitachi Maxell Ltd.

This drive cannot use discs that allow writing faster than 8 speed (DVD-R,

DVD+R), 4 speed (DVD-RW, DVD+RW), 3 speed (DVD-RAM).

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■Be sure to close all other software programs except the writing

software.

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

on the CPU.

■Operate the computer in the full-power mode. Do not use power-saving

features.

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

and then disable virus detection programs including any software that

checks files automatically in the background.

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

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

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

or damaged.

■Write from the computer's HDD to the CD/DVD. Do not try to write from

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

■Writing with software other than RecordNow! and InterVideo WinDVD

Creator Platinum are not recommended.

When writing or rewriting

Please observe/consider the following when you write or rewrite to a CD-R/

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

■Do not perform any of the following actions when writing or rewriting:

■Change users in the Windows XP operating system.

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

mouse or AccuPoint or closing/opening the LCD panel.

■Start a communication application such as a modem.

■Apply impact or vibration to the computer.

■Install, remove or connect external devices, including the following:

PC card, SD card, USB devices, external monitor, i.LINK devices,

optical digital devices.

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

■Open the optical media drive.

■Do not use shut down/log off and standby/hibernation while writing or

rewriting.

■Make sure writing or rewriting is completed before going into standby/

hibernation. Writing is completed if you can open the DVD-ROM&CD-R/

RW or DVD Super Multi drive tray.

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

vibration such as airplanes, trains, or cars. Do not use an unstable

surface such as a stand.

■Keep mobile phones and other wireless communication devices away

from the computer.

■Always copy data from the HDD to the DVD-RAM. Do not use cut-and-

paste. The original data will be lost if there is a write error.

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RecordNow! Basic for TOSHIBA

Note the following limitations when you use RecordNow!:

■DVD-Video cannot be created using RecordNow!.

■DVD-Audio cannot be created using RecordNow!.

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

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

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

Video and DVD-ROM with copyright protection.

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

RecordNow!.

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

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

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

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

■RecordNow! cannot record in packet format.

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

to back up a DVD-R/-RW or DVD+R/+RW disc that was made with

other software on a different DVD-R/-RW or DVD+R/+RW recorder.

■If you add data to a DVD-R and DVD+R disc that you have already

recorded to, you might not be able to read the added data under some

circumstances. It cannot be read in 16-bit operating systems, such as

Windows 98SE and Windows Me. In Windows NT4, you will need

Service Pack 6 or later to read added data. In Windows 2000, you will

need Service Pack 2 or later to read it. Some DVD-ROM and DVD-

ROM&CD-R/RW drives cannot read added data regardless of the

operating system.

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

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

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

recording to DVD-R/-RW or DVD+R/+RW discs. If the source drive

does not support recording to DVD-R/-RW or DVD+R/+RW discs, it

might not be backed up correctly.

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

to use the same type of disc.

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

DVD+RW disc.

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Data Verification

To verify that data is written or rewritten correctly, follow the steps below

before you write or rewrite a Data CD/DVD.

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

the Options panels.

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

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

Data Options.

4. Click the OK button.

DLA for TOSHIBA

Note the following limitations when you use DLA:

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

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

not rewritable.

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

They are performed by DVD-RAM Driver Software. If DLA Format menu

may appear when inserting a DVD-RAM disc into the drive and right-

clicking the drive icon in Windows Explorer, please use "DVDForm" to

format this disc. You can run "DVDForm" by clicking the Start button on

the taskbar to display the Start menu and then selecting "All Programs",

"DVD-RAM", "DVD-RAM Driver" and "DVDForm" sequentially.

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

software other than DLA. Similarly, do not use any discs that have been

formatted with DLA with any packet writing software other than DLA.

When using a disc you are not familiar with, format it by selecting “Full

Format” before using it.

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

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

■When writing the Setup files for the program to a disc formatted by DLA

and starting Setup from this disc, an error may occur. In this case,

please copy them to your hard disk and then run Setup.

Video

As for InterVideo WinDVD Creator Platinum. Only the model that can be

written in to DVD is attached.

When using WinDVD Creator Platinum

You can record video back to your digital camcorder via i.LINK (IEEE1394)

using WinDVD Creator Platinum. However, there is a case where its

playback sound is choppy.

1. Click start and select the Control Panel.

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

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

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

5. Click the Settings icon in the "Performance" section.

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

7. Click the Change icon in the "virtual memory" section.

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

9. Specify much higher values for "Initial size" and "Maximum size."

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

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

How to make a DVD-Video

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

DV-Camcorder:

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

WinDVD Creator] to launch WinDVD Creator.

2. Click [Capture] button then capture the video data from the DV-

Camcorder via IEEE1394.

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

the edit track.

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

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

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

drive.

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

8. When recording is finished, the tray opens.

How to learn more about InterVideo WinDVD Creator

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

information.

Important information for use

Note the following limitations when you write video DVD:

1. Editing digital video

■Log in with Administrator rights to use WinDVD Creator.

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

WinDVD Creator.

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

features.

■While you are editing DVD, you can display previews. However, if

another application is running, the preview might not display

properly.

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

simultaneous mode.

■WinDVD Creator cannot edit or play copy protected content.

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■Do not change display settings while using WinDVD Creator.

■Do not enter standby/hibernation mode while using WinDVD

Creator.

■Do not operate WinDVD Creator immediately after turning on the

computer. Please wait until all Disc Drive activity has stopped.

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

your data, let the camcorder record for a few seconds before you

begin recording your actual data.

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

functions are not supported in this version.

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

programs.

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

load on the CPU.

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

2. Before recording the video to DVD

■When you record to DVD disc, please use only discs recommended

by the Drive manufacturer.

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

disk drive or it will fail to write DVD.

■Do not perform any of the following actions:

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

mouse or AccuPoint or closing/opening the LCD panel.

• Bump or cause vibration to the computer.

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

reproduce music or voice.

• Open the optical media drive.

• Install, remove or connect external devices, including the

following:

PC card, SD card, USB devices, external monitor, i.LINK devices,

optical digital devices.

■Please verify your disc after recording important data.

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

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

format.

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

disc may only play on your computer.

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

over disk space every one hour of video.

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

not play correctly.

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3. About Disc Manager

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

■WinDVD Creator might show a different a thumbnail than you

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

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

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

DVD-RW.

4. About recorded DVDs

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

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

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

WinDVD software application.

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

locked. Please use a brand new disc.

Media care

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

floppy disks.

Handle your media with care. The following simple precautions will

increase the lifetime of your media and protect the data stored on them:

CD/DVDs

1. Store your CD/DVDs in the container they came in to protect them and

keep them clean.

2. Hold the CD/DVD by its outside edge or the edge on the center hole.

Fingerprints on the surface can prevent the drive from properly reading

data.

3. If your CD/DVDs become dusty or dirty, wipe them with a clean dry

cloth. Wipe from the center out, do not wipe in a circular direction

around the CD/DVD. If necessary, use a cloth dampened in water or a

neutral cleaner. Do not use benzine, thinner or similar cleaner.

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

disc or to the optical drive.

■Never bend a CD/DVD.

■Never damage the surface of a CD/DVD.

■Never place the CD/DVD in direct sunlight.

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

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

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

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Floppy disks

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

and keep them clean. If a floppy disk is dirty, do not use cleaning fluid.

Clean it with a soft damp cloth.

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

disk. You could permanently damage it and lose data.

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

Always apply the floppy disk label in the correct location. Never apply a

new label on top of an existing one. The label could come loose and

damage the floppy drive.

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

could cause a system malfunction. Always use a felt-tipped pen. When

writing a title on a label, first write on the label, then apply the label to

the floppy disk.

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

contact it or where it is excessively damp. It could cause data loss.

Never use a wet or damp floppy disk. It could damage the floppy disk

drive or other devices.

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

sunlight, extreme heat or cold.

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

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

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

surface.

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

floppy disks away from speakers, radios, television sets and other

sources of magnetic fields.

Sound System

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 conditions. Howling occurs when sound from the

speaker is picked up in the microphone and amplified back to the speaker,

which amplifies it again to the microphone.

This howling occurs repeatedly and causes a very loud, high-pitched noise.

It is a common phenomenon that occurs in any sound system when the

microphone input is output to the speaker (throughput) and the speaker

volume is too loud or too close to the microphone. You can control

throughput by adjusting the volume of your speaker or through the Mute

function.

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To adjust the volume or activate Mute, click start, point to All Programs,

point to Accessories, point to Entertainment and click Volume control.

In the Master volume panel, you can use the slide bars to adjust the

volume level or click Mute at the bottom of the panel.

SoundMAX control panel

The SoundMAX control panel lets you control additional functions for the

Microphone Enhancement and Audio Power Management. To launch the

SoundMAX Control Panel, follow the steps below.

1. Click start and click Control Panel.

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

to Classic View.

3. Double-click the SoundMAX icon.

The Microphone Setup allows you to optimize the microphone input

settings for your particular configuration. Choose Standard Microphone if

you have an ordinary desktop microphone. Choose Headset if you have a

wearable microphone that is positioned directly in front of your mouth.

You can launch the Setup Wizard from the Control Panel to help you to

automatically set proper microphone input volumes and ensure that your

voice input(s) are working correctly. As you speak into the microphone, the

Sound Meter indicates the audio signal that your PC is receiving.

The Noise Reduction enhancement helps to eliminate ambient noise from

the voice input signal to provide a clean and clear signal to applications.

This feature can be used with any microphone.

The audio controller can be powered down when the audio function is idle.

To enable the Audio Power Management, follow the steps below.

1. Click the Power Management tab.

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

If you want to a more effect for the power management, you can select

another mode, the High Power Savings which can save the power than

the Normal Power Savings. To select it, follow the steps below.

1. Click the Power Management tab.

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

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

Virtual Sound

TOSHIBA Virtual Sound works as an audio filter using SRS WOW XT and

SRS TruSurround XT functions provided by SRS Labs, Inc. in United

States. The audio filter enables you to enjoy better quality sound and music

on your computer. For more information on using the TOSHIBA Virtual

Sound, refer to its help.

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

If the High Power Saving is selected, you need to play an audio file once

before you use a microphone or play an audio CD by the analog CD audio.

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Modem

This section describes how to connect and disconnect the internal modem

to and from a telephone jack.

Region selection

Telecommunication regulations vary from one region to another, so you will

need to make sure the internal modem’s settings are correct for the region

in which it will be used.

To select a region, follow the steps below.

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

Networking and click Modem Region Select.

2. The Region Selection icon will appear in the Windows Task Bar.

3. Click the icon with the primary mouse button to display a list of regions

that the modem supports. A sub menu for telephony location

information will also be displayed. A check will appear next to the

currently selected region and telephony location.

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

sub-menu.

■When you click a region it becomes the modem’s region selection,

and the New Location for telephony will be set automatically.

■When you select a telephony location, the corresponding region is

automatically selected and it becomes the modem’s current region

setting.

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

could cause a PC system failure.

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

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

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

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

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

residences or offices.

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

lightning or hear thunder, immediately turn off the PC. An electric surge

caused by the storm, may result in a system failure, loss of data or

hardware damage.

The built-in modem can be used only in specified countries and regions.

Using the modem in an area not specified for use may cause a system

failure. Check the specified areas carefully before using it.

Do not use the Country/Region Select function in the Modem setup utility

in the Control Panel if the function is available. If you change the Country/

Region in the Control Panel, the change may not take effect.

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Properties menu

Click the icon with the secondary mouse button to display properties menu

on the screen.

Setting

You can enable or disable the following settings:

AutoRun Mode

The Region Select utility starts automatically when you start up the

operating system.

Open the Dialing Properties dialog box after selecting region.

The dialing properties dialog box will be displayed automatically after you

select the region.

Location list for region selection.

A submenu appears displaying location information for telephony.

Open dialog box, if the modem and Telephony Current

Location region code do not match.

A warning dialog box is displayed if current settings for region code and

telephony location are incorrect.

Modem Selection

If the computer cannot recognize the internal modem, a dialog box is

displayed. Select the COM port for your modem to use.

Dialing Properties

Select this item to display the dialing properties.

If you are using the computer in Japan, the Telecommunications Business

Law requires that you select Japan region mode. It is illegal to use the

modem in Japan with any other selection.

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Attaching the ferrite core to the modular cable

The ferrite core that attaches to the modular cable bundled with this

product is explained here. When connecting the modular cable, attaching

the bundled ferrite core to the modular cable will help to reduce noise. To

attach the ferrite core, follow the steps below.

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

Figure 4-10 Opening the ferrite core

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

core.

Please ensure that the connector of modular cable and the ferrite core

are placed around 30mm apart.

Figure 4-11 Opening the ferrite core

When attaching the ferrite core to the modular cable, please ensure that

the cable is set in the dimpled portion of the ferrite core. Furthermore,

please set the connector that is used to connect to the computer outside

the ferrite core. The modular cable might be damaged if the cable is not set

within the dimpled portion or the connector is set within the ferrite core.

Lock

Ferrite core

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3. Wind the modular cable around the ferrite core as in the diagram shown

below.

Wind the modular cable loosely one full round around the ferrite core.

Please do not forcibly pull the modular cable when winding.

Figure 4-12 Furling the modular cable

4. Please ensure that the ferrite core is closed properly without the cable

or connector stuck in between. Please close properly until the core is

locked with a clicking sound.

Figure 4-13 Furling the modular cable

5. Insert the modular cable connector (near to where the ferrite core is

attached) to the modem jack of the computer.

Ensure that the connector clicks and is inserted properly. Please do not

mistake the modular jack with the LAN connector as their shapes are

similar.

As a wrong insertion of the modular cable into the LAN connector can

result in product failure, please ensure that the correct jack is used

before inserting.

Connecting

To connect the modular cable, follow the steps below.

Modular cable

Ferrite core

The modular cable that comes with the computer must be used to connect

a modem. Connect the end of the modular cable with the core to the

computer.

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1. Plug one end of the modular cable into the computer’s modem jack.

2. Plug the other end of the modular cable into a telephone jack.

Figure 4-14 Connecting the internal modem

Disconnecting

To disconnect the internal modular cable, follow the steps below.

1. Pinch the lever on the connector in the telephone jack and pull out the

connector.

2. Disconnect the cable from the computer’s modem jack in the same

manner.

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

could cause a PC system failure.

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

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

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

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

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

residences or offices.

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

lightning or hear thunder, immediately turn off the PC. An electric surge

caused by the storm, may result in a system failure, loss of data or

hardware damage.

Modular cable

Telephone jack

Modem jack

Do not pull on the cable or move the computer while the cable is

connected.

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:

■Modem speed is slow or communication is interrupted.

■Skips may occur in sound.

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Wireless communications

The computer’s wireless communication function supports both Wireless

LAN and Bluetooth devices.

All models are provided with Wireless Communication switch. Some

models are equipped with Wireless LAN and Bluetooth functions.

Wireless LAN

The Wireless LAN is compatible with other LAN systems based on Direct

Sequence Spread Spectrum /Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing

radio technology that complies with IEEE802.11 Wireless LAN standard

(Revision A or B or G)

■ Theoretical maximum speed: 54Mbps (IEEE802.11a/g)

■Theoretical maximum speed: 11Mbps (IEEE802.11b)

■ Frequency Channel Selection (Revision B/G: 2.4 GHz, Revision A:5GHz)

■Roaming over multiple channels

■Card Power Management

■Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) data encryption, based on the 152 bit

encryption algorithm.

■Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) data encryption, based on 256

bit encryption algorithm.

■Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA).

■The numerical values for display are the theoretical maximums for

Wireless LAN standards. The actual values may differ.

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

which wireless LAN can reach may vary depending on surrounding

electromagnetic environment, obstacles, access point design and

configuration, and client design and software/hardware configurations.

The Transmit Rate (at X Mbit/s) is the theoretical maximum speed

under the IEEE802.11 (a/b/g) standard. The actual transmission speed

will be lower than the theoretical maximum speed.

To use the Atheros SuperGTM function, your client and access point

must support the corresponding feature. Performance of these

functions may vary depending on the format of data transmitted.

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Security

■Be sure to enable WEP (encryption) function. Otherwise your computer

will allow the illegal access by outsider through Wireless LAN to cause

illegal intrusion, eavesdropping, and loss or destruction of stored data.

TOSHIBA strongly recommend the customer to enable the WEP

function.

■TOSHIBA is not liable for the eavesdropping of data due to the use of

Wireless LAN and the damage thereof.

Bluetooth wireless technology

Bluetooth™ wireless technology eliminates the need for cables between

electronic devices such as desktop computers, printers and mobile phones.

You cannot use the built-in Bluetooth functions and an optional Bluetooth

SD card 3 simultaneously.

Bluetooth wireless technology has the following features:

Worldwide operation

The Bluetooth radio transmitter and receiver operate in the 2.4 GHz band,

which is license-free and compatible with radio systems in most countries

in the world.

Radio links

You can easily establish links between two or more devices. The link is

maintained even if the devices are not within line of sight.

Security

Two advanced security mechanisms ensure a high level of security:

■Authentication prevents access to critical data and makes it impossible

to falsify the origin of a message.

■Encryption prevents eavesdropping and maintains link privacy.

Bluetooth

Stack for Windows

by TOSHIBA

Please note that this software is specifically designed for the following

operating systems:

■Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Professional

■Microsoft® Windows® XP

Detailed information regarding the use with these operating systems is

listed below. Please refer also to the electronic information which is

included with each software.

This BluetoothTM Stack is based on BluetoothTM Version 1.1/1.2/2.0+EDR

specification. TOSHIBA cannot confirm all compatibility among any PC

products and/or other electronic devices using BluetoothTM other than

TOSHIBA mobile PCs.

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Release Notes related to the BluetoothTM Stack for

Windows® by TOSHIBA

1. Install:

On Windows2000 or Windows XP, BluetoothTM Stack for Windows® by

TOSHIBA does not need signature.

2. Fax application software:

Regarding FAX application software, there are some software that you

cannot use on this BluetoothTM Stack.

3. Multi User:

On Windows XP, Multi user does not supported.

When you use Bluetooth, you might not use Bluetooth another logon

user.

Product Support:

The latest information regarding Operating System support, Language

Support or available upgrades can be found on our web site http://

www.toshiba-europe.com/computers/tnt/bluetooth.htm in Europe or

www.pcsupport.toshiba.com in the United States.

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 off and to the left to turn it on.

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

or in areas subject to radio interference or magnetic fields. Interference

from a microwave oven or other source can disrupt WiFi or Bluetooth

operation.

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

may have a cardiac pacemaker implant or other medical electric

device. Radio waves may affect pacemaker or medical device

operation, possibly resulting in serious injury. Follow the instruction of

your medical device when using any WiFi or Bluetooth functionality.

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

automatic control equipment or appliances such as automatic doors or

fire detectors. Radio waves can cause malfunction of such equipment,

possibly resulting in serious injury.

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Wireless communication Indicator

The wireless communication indicator indicates the status of the wireless

communication functions.

If you used the Task Bar to disable W-LAN, restart the computer or follow

the procedures below to enable the system to recognize W-LAN. Open or

click the following: start, Control Panel, System, Hardware Device

Manager, Network adapters, Atheros AR5006X Wireless Network

Adapter and enable.

LAN

The computer has built-in support for Ethernet LAN (10 megabits per

second, 10BASE-T) and Fast Ethernet LAN (100 megabits per second,

100BASE-TX).

This section describes how to connect/disconnect to a LAN.

LAN cable types

If you are using Fast Ethernet LAN (100 megabits per second, 100BASE-

TX), be sure to connect with a CAT5 cable or higher. You cannot use a

CAT3 cable.

If you are using Ethernet LAN (10 megabits per second, 10BASE-T), you

can connect with either a CAT5 or a CAT3.

Indicator status Indication

Indicator off Wireless communication switch is set to off.

Automatic power down because of overheating.

Power malfunction

Indicator glows Wireless communication switch is on. Wireless

LAN or Bluetooth is turned on by an application.

Do not install or remove an optional memory module while Wake-up on

LAN is enabled.

The Wake-up on LAN function consumes power even when the system is

off. Leave the AC adaptor connected while using this feature.

The computer must be configured properly before connecting to a LAN.

Logging onto a LAN using the computer’s default settings could cause a

malfunction in LAN operation. Check with your LAN administrator

regarding set-up procedures.

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Connecting LAN cable

To connect the LAN cable, follow the steps below.

1. Turn off the power to the computer and to all external devices

connected to the computer.

2. Plug one end of the cable into the LAN jack. Press gently until you hear

the latch click into place.

Figure 4-15 Connecting the LAN cable

3. Plug the other end of the cable into a LAN hub connector.

Check with your LAN administrator before connecting to a hub.

Disconnecting LAN cable

To disconnect the LAN cable, follow the steps below.

1. Pinch the lever on the connector in the computer’s LAN jack and pull

out the connector.

2. Disconnect the cable from the LAN hub in the same manner.

Check with your LAN administrator before disconnecting from the hub.

■Connect the AC adaptor before connecting the LAN cable. The AC

adaptor must remain connected during LAN use. If you disconnect the

AC Adaptor while the computer is accessing a LAN, the system may

hang up.

■Do not connect any other cable to the LAN jack except the LAN cable.

Otherwise, malfunctions or damage may occur.

■Do not connect any power supplying device to the LAN cable that is

connected to the LAN jack. Otherwise, malfunctions or damage may

occur.

LAN jack

LAN connector

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Cleaning the computer

To help ensure long, trouble-free operation, keep the computer free of dust

and use care with liquids around the computer.

■Be careful not to spill liquids into the computer. If the computer does get

wet, turn the power off immediately and let the computer dry completely

before you turn it on again.

■Clean the computer using a slightly damp (with water) cloth. You can

use glass cleaner on the LCD display screen. Spray a small amount of

cleaner on a soft, clean cloth and wipe the screen gently with the cloth.

Moving the computer

The computer is designed for rugged durability. However, a few simple

precautions taken when moving the computer will help ensure trouble-free

operation.

■Before moving the computer, it recommends changing the function of

HDD Protection. Refer to the section, Using the Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

Protection, in this chapter.

■Make sure all disk activity has ended before moving the computer.

Check the HDD indicator on the computer.

■If a CD/DVD is in the drives, remove it. Also make sure the disc tray is

securely closed.

■Turn off the power to the computer.

■Disconnect the AC adaptor and all peripherals before moving the

computer.

■Close the LCD display panel. Do not pick up the computer by its panel.

■Before carrying your computer, shut down the computer, disconnect the

power cable and wait until the computer cools down. Failure to follow

this instruction could result in minor injury.

■Always turn off the power when you move the computer. If the power

button has a lock, set it to the lock position. Also be careful not to

subject the computer to impact. Failure to follow this instruction could

result in damage to computer, computer failure or loss of data.

■Never transport your computer with PC cards installed. This could

cause damage to your computer and/or PC card, resulting in product

failure.

■Use the carrying case when transporting the computer.

■When carrying your computer, be sure to hold it securely so that it does

not fall or hit anything.

■Do not carry your computer by holding protruded portions.

Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer or let liquid run into any

part of it. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to clean the

computer.

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Using the Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Protection

There is a function for reducing the risk of damage on HDD in this

computer.

Using the acceleration sensor built in the computer, HDD Protection

detects vibration, shocks and similar signs in the computer, and

automatically moves the HDD head to a safe position in order to reduce the

risk of damage that could be caused by a head-to-disk contact.

When vibration is detected, the following message is displayed, and the

icon in the notification area of the taskbar is changed to the protection

state. This message is displayed until the OK button is pressed or 30

seconds pass. When vibration subsides, the icon returns to the normal

state.

Figure 4-16 HDD Protection Message

Taskbar Icon

■This function does not guarantee that the HDD will not be damaged.

■The external hard disk drive is not supported by the HDD protection

function.

State Icon Description

Normal HDD Protection is enabled.

Protection HDD Protection is active. The HDD head is

at a safe position.

OFF HDD Protection is disabled.

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TOSHIBA HDD Protection Properties

You can make the HDD Protection settings by using the TOSHIBA HDD

Protection Properties window. To open the window, click start, point to All

Programs, point to TOSHIBA, point to Utilities and click HDD Protection

setting. The window can also be started from the icon on the Taskbar, or

from the Control Panel.

Figure 4-17 TOSHIBA HDD Protection Properties

HDD Protection

You can choose whether to enable or disable HDD Protection.

Detection Level

This function can be set to four levels. The sensitivity levels in which

vibrations, impacts and their similar signs are detected can be set to OFF,

1, 2 and 3 in ascending order. Level 3 is recommended for better protection

of the computer. However, when the computer is used as handheld or in

other unstable conditions, setting the detection level to 3 could result in

frequent execution of HDD Protection, which will slow HDD reading and

writing. Set a lower detection level when the speed of HDD reading and

writing is a priority.

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Different detection levels can be set depending on whether the computer is

used as handheld or mobile usages, or whether it is used in a stable

environment such as on a table in the workplace or at home. By setting

different detection levels for the computer depending on whether it runs

with the AC power (desktop) or with batteries (handheld or mobile usage),

the detection level automatically switches according to the power

connection mode.

Detail Properties

To open the Detail Properties window, click the Setup Detail button in the

TOSHIBA HDD Protection Properties window.

Figure 4-18 Detail Properties

Detection Level Amplification

When the AC adaptor is disconnected or the lid is closed, HDD Detection

assumes that the computer will be carried and sets the detection level to

the maximum for 10 seconds.

HDD Protection Message

Specify whether to display a message when HDD Protection is active.

This function does not work when the computer is starting, in standby, in

hibernation, in transition to hibernation, recovering from hibernation, or

powered off. Be sure to not subject the computer to vibration or impact

while the function is disabled.

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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

whether to control the CPU temperature by turning on the fan first, then if

necessary, lowering the CPU speed. Or, by lowering the CPU speed first,

then if necessary, turning on the fan. Use the Cooling Method item of the

Basic Setup tab in TOSHIBA Power Saver.

When the CPU temperature falls to a normal range, the fan is turned off

and the CPU operation returns to standard speed.

Maximum

Performance Turns on the fan first, then if necessary, lowers the CPU

processing speed.

Performance Uses a combination of the fan and lowering the CPU

processing speed.

Battery

optimized Lowers the CPU processing speed first, then if

necessary turns on the fan.

If the CPU temperature reaches an unacceptably high level with either

setting, the system automatically shuts down to prevent damage. Data in

memory will be lost.

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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

keyboard layout your computer is configured with. Keyboards for numerous

languages are available.

There are six types of keys: typewriter keys, function keys, soft keys, Hot

keys, Windows special keys and keypad overlay.

Typewriter keys

The typewriter keys produce the upper- and lower-case letters, numbers,

punctuation marks, and special symbols that appear on the screen.

There are some differences, however, between using a typewriter and

using a computer keyboard:

■Letters and numbers produced in computer text vary in width. Spaces,

which are created by a “space character,” may also vary depending on

line justification and other factors.

■The lowercase l (el) and the number 1 (one) are not interchangeable on

computers as they are on a typewriter.

■The uppercase O (oh) and the 0 (zero) are not interchangeable.

■The CAPS LOCK function key locks only the alphabetic characters in

uppercase while the shift lock on a typewriter places all keys in the

shifted position.

■The SHIFT keys, the Tab key, and the BkSp (backspace) key perform

the same function as their typewriter counterparts but also have special

computer functions.

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Function keys: F1 … F12

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 with icons execute specific functions on the computer.

Refer to the section, Soft keys: FN key combinations, in this chapter. The

function executed by individual keys depends on the software you are

using.

Soft keys: FN key combinations

The FN (function) is unique to TOSHIBA computers and is used in

combination with other keys to form soft keys. Soft keys are key

combinations that enable, disable or configure specific features.

Emulating keys on enhanced keyboard

Figure 5-1 A 101-key enhanced keyboard layout

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

is smaller and has fewer keys, some of the enhanced keyboard functions

must be simulated using two keys instead of one on the larger keyboard.

Your software may require you to use keys that the keyboard does not

have. Pressing the FN key and one of the following keys simulates the

enhanced keyboard’s functions.

Some software may disable or interfere with soft-key operations. Soft-key

settings are not restored by the Standby feature.

Esc

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Press FN + F10 or FN + F11 to access the integrated keypad. When

activated, the keys with gray markings on the upper surface become

numeric keypad keys (FN + F11) or cursor control keys (FN + F10). Refer

to the Keypad overlay section in this chapter for more information on how to

operate these keys. The power on default for both settings is off.

Press FN + F12 (ScrLock) to lock the cursor on a specific line. The power

on default is off.

Press FN + ENTER to simulate ENTER on the enhanced keyboard’s

numeric keypad.

Press FN + CTRL to simulate the enhanced keyboard’s right CTRL key.

Press FN + PGUP to move to last page.

Press FN + PGDN to move to next page.

Press FN + INS, when you change insertion/overwrite of the input mode of

a character.

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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 to blank the screen to prevent others from

accessing your data. To restore the screen and original settings, press any

key or press the AccuPoint. If a screensaver password is registered, a

dialog box will appear. Enter the screensaver password and click OK. If no

password is set, the screen will be restored when you press any key or

press the AccuPoint.

Power save mode: Pressing FN + F2 changes the power save mode.

If you press FN + F2 in a Windows environment, the settings dialog box for

the Power Save Mode, similar to the one below, is displayed. Continue

holding down FN, and release and press F2 again to toggle between the

settings. Release both FN and F2 to put the new setting into effect. You

can also change this setting through the Profile options in TOSHIBA Power

Saver.

Standby: When you press FN + F3, the computer enters the Standby

mode. Before entering Standby, a dialog box appears asking for your

confirmation. This dialog box will not be displayed in the future when you

click the check box in it.

Hibernation: When you press FN + F4, the computer enters the

Hibernation mode. Before entering Hibernation, a dialog box appears

asking for your confirmation. This dialog box will not be displayed in the

future when you click the check box in it.

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Display selection: Press FN + F5 to change the active display device.

When you press these hot keys, a dialog box appears. Only selectable

devices will be displayed. Hold down FN and press F5 again to change the

device. When you release FN and F5, the selected device will change. If

you hold down these hot keys for five seconds the selection will return to

the internal LCD.

Internal LCD screen Brightness: Pressing FN + F6 decreases the LCD

screen brightness in decrements. When you press these hot keys, the

current setting will be displayed for two seconds by an icon. You can also

change this setting through the Screen brightness item of the Basic Setup

tab in TOSHIBA Power Saver.

Internal LCD screen Brightness: Pressing FN + F7 increases the LCD

screen 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 Screen brightness item of the Basic

Setup tab in TOSHIBA Power Saver.

Wireless setting: If your computer has both Wireless LAN and Bluetooth

functions, you can press FN + F8 to select which type of wireless

communication you want to use. When you press these hot keys, a dialog

box will appear. Continue holding down FN and press F8 to change the

setting. If wireless communication is turned off, Disabled Wireless

Communication Switch will be displayed.

■The brightness level is always set at the maximum value for about 18

seconds, when the internal LCD screen turns on. After 18 seconds, the

brightness level will appear at the Power Save Mode setting or you can

change it manually.

■LCD screen clarity increases with the brightness level.

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LCD screen resolution selection: Press FN + Space keys to change the

LCD screen resolution. Each time when you press these hot keys, the LCD

screen resolution changes as follows: With WXGA, you can change the

resolution 800 × 600, 1024 × 768 and 1280 × 768 pixels.

TOSHIBA Zooming Utility (reduce): To reduce the icon size on the

desktop or the application window, press the 1 key while holding down the

FN key.

TOSHIBA Zooming Utility (enlarge): To enlarge the icon size on the

desktop or the application window, press the 2 key while holding down the

FN key.

FN Sticky key

You can use the TOSHIBA Accessibility Utility to make the FN key sticky,

that is, you can press it once, release it, and then press an “F number” key.

To start the TOSHIBA Accessibility Utility, click start, point to All

Programs, point to TOSHIBA, point to Utilities and click Accessibility.

Windows special keys

The keyboard provides two keys that have special functions in Windows:

Windows logo key activates the start menu and the other, the application

key, has the same function as the secondary mouse button.

This key activates the Windows start menu.

This key has the same function as the secondary mouse button.

If no wireless communication device is installed, no dialog box will appear.

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Keypad overlay

Your computer’s keyboard does not have an independent numeric keypad,

but its numeric keypad overlay functions like one.

The keys in the center of the keyboard with gray letters make up the

numeric keypad overlay. The overlay provides the same functions as the

numeric keypad on the 101/102-key enhanced keyboard in figure 5-2.

Turning 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. Now try cursor and page

control using the keys shown in figure 5-2. Press FN + F10 again to turn off

the overlay.

Numeric mode

To turn on the Numeric mode, press FN + F11. Now try numeric data entry

using the keys in figure 5-2. Press FN + F11 again to turn off the overlay.

Figure 5-2 The numeric keypad overlay

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Temporarily 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. Release FN to continue using the overlay.

Temporarily using overlay (overlay off)

While using the normal keyboard, you can temporarily use the keypad

overlay without turning it on:

1. Press and hold down FN.

2. Pressing FN turns on the most recently used overlay.

3. Release FN to return to normal keyboard operation.

Temporarily changing modes

If the computer is in Numeric mode, you can switch temporarily to Arrow

mode by pressing a shift key.

If the computer is in Arrow mode, you can switch temporarily to Numeric

mode by pressing a shift key.

Generating ASCII characters

Not all ASCII characters can be generated using normal keyboard

operation. But, you can generate these characters using their ASCII codes.

With the overlay on:

1. Hold down ALT.

2. Using the overlay keys, type the ASCII code.

3. Release ALT, and the ASCII character appears on the display screen.

With the overlay off:

1. Hold down ALT + FN.

2. Using the overlay keys, type the ASCII code.

3. Release ALT + FN, and the ASCII character appears on the display

screen.

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Chapter 6

Power and Power-Up Modes

The computer’s power resources include the AC adaptor, battery pack 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 computer’s operating capability and battery charge status are affected

by the power conditions: whether an AC adaptor is connected, whether a

battery pack is installed and what the charge level is for the battery.

Table 6-1 Power conditions

Power on

Power off

(no operation)

adaptor

connected

Battery fully

charged • Operates

• LED: Battery green

DC IN green

• LED: Battery green

DC IN green

Battery partially

charged or no

charge

• Operates

• Quick Charge

• LED: Battery orange

DC IN green

• Quick charge

• LED: Battery orange

DC IN green

No battery

installed • Operates

• No charge

• LED: Battery off

DC IN green

• No charge

• LED: Battery off

DC IN green

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Table 6-1 Power conditions continued

Power indicators

As shown in the above table, the Battery, DC IN 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 battery pack.

The following indicator lights indicate the battery status:

Power on Power off

(no operation)

adaptor

not

connected

Battery charge

is above low

battery trigger

point

• Operates

• LED: Battery off

DC IN off

Battery charge

is below low

battery trigger

point

• Operates

• LED: Battery

flashes orange

DC IN off

Battery charge

is exhausted Computer goes into

resume mode shuts down

No battery

installed • Cannot operate

• LED: Battery off

DC IN off

Flashing orange The battery charge is low. The AC adaptor must

be connected to recharge the battery.

Orange Indicates the AC adaptor is connected and

charging the battery.

Green Indicates the AC adaptor is connected and the

battery is fully charged.

No light Under any other conditions, the indicator does

not light.

If the battery pack becomes too hot while it is being charged, the charge

will stop and the Battery indicator will go out. When the battery pack’s

temperature falls to a normal range, charge will resume. This occurs

whether the computer’s power is on or off.

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DC IN indicator

Check the DC IN indicator to determine the power status with the AC

adaptor connected:

Power indicator

Check the Power indicator to determine the power status:

Battery types

The computer has two types of batteries:

■Battery pack

■Real Time Clock (RTC) battery

Battery pack

When the AC adaptor is not connected, the computer’s main power source

is a removable lithium ion battery pack, also referred to in this manual as

the main battery. You can purchase additional battery packs for extended

use of the computer away from an AC power source.

Before you remove the battery pack, set the computer to Hibernation mode

or save your data and shut down the computer. Do not change the battery

pack while the AC adaptor is connected.

Green Indicates the AC adaptor is connected and

supplying proper power to the computer.

Flashing orange Indicates a problem with the power supply. Plug

the AC adaptor into another power outlet. If it still

does not operate properly, contact your dealer.

No light Under any other conditions, the indicator does not

light.

Green Indicates power is being supplied to the computer

and the computer is turned on.

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.

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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 AC adaptor for an extended period, more than a month, the battery may

fail to retain a charge. It may not function efficiently over the expected life of

the battery and the Battery indicator may not indicate a low-battery

condition.

Real Time Clock (RTC) battery

The Real Time Clock (RTC) battery provides power for the internal real

time clock and calendar. It also maintains the system configuration.

If the RTC battery becomes completely discharged, the system loses this

data and the real time clock and calendar stop working. The following

message appears when you turn on the power:

S**** RTC battery is low or CMOS checksum is

inconsistent ****

Press [F1] key to set Date/Time.

You can change the setting of RTC by pressing F1 key. Refer to Chapter 9

Troubleshooting for the detail.

■The battery pack is a lithium ion battery, which can explode if not

properly replaced, used, handled or disposed of. Dispose of the battery

as required by local ordinances or regulations. Use only batteries

recommended by TOSHIBA as replacements.

■Always dispose of used battery packs in compliance with all applicable

laws and regulations. Put insulating tape, such as cellophane tape, on

the electrode during transportation to avoid a possible short circuit, fire

or electric shock. Failure to do so could possibly result in serious injury.

■Do not remove the battery pack while the computer is in Standby

mode. Data is stored in RAM, so if the computer loses power it will be

lost. When the computer is powered off in Standby mode, and the AC

adaptor is not connected, the battery pack supply power to maintain

data and program in memory. If the battery pack is completely

discharged, Standby mode does not function and the computer loses

all data in memory.

The computer’s RTC battery is a lithium ion battery and should be replaced

only by your dealer or by a TOSHIBA service representative. The battery

can explode if not properly replaced, used, handled or disposed of.

Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations.

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Care and use of the battery pack

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 safe operation and maximum performance.

Safety precautions

Mishandling of battery packs can cause death, serious injury or property

damage. Carefully observe the following advisories:

Danger: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which could result in

death or serious injury, if you do not follow instructions.

Warning: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which could result in

death or serious injury, if you do not follow instructions.

Caution: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which if not avoided,

may result in moderate or minor injury or property damage.

Note: Provides important information.

Danger

1. Never attempt to dispose of a battery pack by burning or by throwing it

into a fire, and never allow exposure to a heating apparatus (e.g.,

microwave oven). Heat can cause a battery pack to explode and

possibly cause serious injury.

2. Never attempt to disassemble, tamper with or repair a battery pack. The

battery pack could overheat and ignite. Leakage of the caustic alkaline

solution or other electrolytic substances could cause fire, possibly

resulting in death or serious injury.

3. Never short circuit the battery pack by either accidentally or intentionally

bringing the battery terminals in contact with another conductive object.

This could cause serious injury or a fire, and could also damage the

battery pack. Always wrap the battery pack in plastic (or place it in a

plastic bag) whenever transporting it, to avoid exposing the terminals to

another conductive object which could result in serious injury. Always

cover the metal terminals with insulating tape when disposing of the

battery pack, to prevent accidental short circuiting which could result in

serious injury.

4. Never drive a nail or any other sharp object into the battery pack, hit

battery pack with a hammer or other object or step on it. Doing so could

cause a fire or explosion possibly resulting in serious injury.

5. Never charge the battery pack by a method other than as instructed in

the User's Manual. Doing so could cause a fire or explosion possibly

resulting in serious injury.

6. Never connect the battery pack to a plug socket or a car cigarette plug

socket. The battery pack could rupture or ignite causing a fire or

explosion possibly resulting in serious injury.

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7. Never allow a battery pack to become wet. A wet battery pack will

overheat or ignite causing rupture or fire, possibly resulting in death or

serious injury.

8. Never store a battery pack in an area of high humidity. This could cause

a fire or explosion possibly resulting in serious injury.

9. Never expose a battery pack to abnormal shock, vibration or pressure.

The battery pack's internal protective device could fail, causing it to

overheat or ignite resulting in caustic liquid leakage, or explosion or fire,

possibly resulting in death or serious injury.

10. Never subject a battery pack to heat, and never store it or use it near a

heat source. The battery pack could ignite or explode when heated or

burned, possibly resulting in death or serious injury. Subjecting a battery

pack to heat could also cause caustic liquid to leak. It can also cause

failure, malfunction, or loss of stored data.

11. Always use the battery pack supplied as an accessory or an equivalent

battery pack specified in the User's Manual. Other battery packs have

different voltage and terminal polarities. Use of non-conforming battery

packs could generate smoke or cause fire or rupture, possibly resulting

in serious injury.

12. Never allow caustic electrolyte fluid leaked from the battery pack to

contact your eyes, body or clothing.If caustic electrolyte fluid from the

battery pack should contact your eyes, immediately wash your eyes with

large amounts of running water and obtain prompt medical attention, to

help prevent permanent eye damage. If electrolyte fluid should contact

any part of your body, immediately wash it off under running water to

help prevent skin rashes. If electrolyte fluid should contact your clothes,

promptly remove them to help prevent the electrolyte fluid from

contacting your body, possibly resulting in serious injury.

13. Always immediately turn the power off and disconnect the power cable

plug from the plug socket if you observe any of the following conditions:

■Offensive or unusual odor

■Excessive heat

■Discoloration

■Deformation

■Smoke

■Other unusual event during use, such as abnormal sound

In such an event, immediately remove the battery pack from the PC. In

some instances, you might have to wait for the PC to cool down before

removing the battery pack, in order to avoid any possible minor injury

due to heat exposure. Do not turn on the PC's power again until an

authorized Toshiba service provider has checked it for safety.

Continued use could cause a fire or rupture possibly resulting in serious

injury or PC failure including but not limited to the loss of data.

14. Always dispose of used battery packs in compliance with all applicable

laws and regulations. Put insulating tape, such as cellophane tape, on

the electrode during transportation to avoid a possible short circuit, fire

or electric shock. Failure to do so could possibly result in serious injury.

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15. Make sure the battery is securely installed in the computer before

attempting to charge the battery pack. Improper installation could

generate smoke or fire, or cause the battery pack to rupture.

16. Keep the battery pack out of reach of infants and children. It can cause

injury.

Caution

1. Never continue to use a battery pack after its recharging capacity has

become impaired, or after the display of a warning message indicating

that the battery pack’s power is exhausted. Continued use of an

exhausted or impaired battery pack could cause the loss of data.

2. Use only battery packs recommended by TOSHIBA as replacements.

3. When installing a battery pack or before moving the PC, always make

sure the battery pack is inserted correctly and securely. If the battery

falls out, while you are carrying the PC, you could be injured or the

battery pack could be damaged.

4. Charge the battery pack only in an ambient temperature between 5 and

35 degrees Celsius. Otherwise, the electrolyte solution might leak,

battery pack performance might deteriorate and the battery life might be

shortened.

5. Never continue to use a battery pack after its recharging capability has

become impaired, or after the warning message indicating that the

battery pack power is exhausted has been displayed.

6. Continued use of an exhausted or impaired battery pack could result in

the loss of data or damage to PC.

7. Never install or remove the battery pack without first turning off the

power and disconnecting the AC adaptor. Never remove the battery

pack while the computer is in Suspend or Standby mode. Data will be

lost.

Note

1. Never remove the battery pack while the Wake-up on LAN function is

enabled. Data will be lost. Before you remove a battery pack, disable

the Wake-up on LAN function.

2. To ensure the battery pack maintains maximum capacity, operate the

computer on battery power once a week until the battery pack is fully

discharged. Refer to the section Extending battery life in this chapter for

procedures. If the computer is continuously operated on AC power for

an extended period, more than a week, the battery might fail to retain a

charge. It might not function efficiently over the expected life of the

battery pack and the Battery indicator might not indicate a low-battery

condition.

3. After the battery pack is charged, avoid leaving the AC adaptor

connected and the computer turned off for more than a few hours at a

time. Continuing to charge a fully-charged battery pack can damage the

battery.

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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 lose data) and

automatically turns off.

You must recharge a battery pack when it becomes discharged.

Procedures

To recharge a battery pack while it is installed in the computer, connect the

AC adaptor to the DC IN 15V jack and plug the other end into a working

outlet.

The Battery indicator glows orange when the battery is being charged.

Time

The following table shows the approximate time required to fully charge a

discharged battery.

Charging time (hours)

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 temperature of 10° to 30°C (50° to

88°F).

■The battery is nearly completely discharged. Leave the AC adaptor

connected for a few minutes and the battery should begin charging.

The computer enters Hibernate mode only if Hibernation is enabled in two

places: the Hibernate tab in Power Options and Setup Action tab in

TOSHIBA Power Saver.

Use only the computer connected to an AC power source or the optional

TOSHIBA Battery charger to charge the battery pack. Never attempt to

charge the battery pack with any other charger.

Battery type Power on Power off

Battery pack (3400mAh) 3.0 to 8.5 or longer about 3.0

RTC battery 8Doesn't charge

The charging time when the computer is on is affected by ambient

temperature, the temperature of the computer and how you use the

computer. If you make heavy use of external devices, for example, the

battery might scarcely charge at all during operation. Refer also to the

section Maximizing battery operating time.

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The Battery indicator may show a rapid decrease in battery operating time

when you try to charge a battery under the following conditions:

■The battery has not been used for a long time.

■The battery has completely discharged and been left in the computer

for a long time.

■A cool battery is installed in a warm computer.

In such case, follow the steps below.

1. Fully discharge the battery by leaving it in the computer with the power

on until the power automatically shuts off.

2. Connect the AC adaptor to the DC IN 15V jack of the computer, and the

AC adaptor into power outlet.

3. Charge the battery until the Battery indicator glows green.

Repeat these steps two or three times until the battery recovers normal

capacity.

Monitoring battery capacity

Remaining battery power can be monitored in TOSHIBA Power Saver.

Leaving the AC adaptor connected will shorten battery life. At least once a

month, run the computer on battery power until the battery is fully

discharged, then recharge the battery.

■Wait at least 16 seconds after turning on the computer before trying to

monitor the remaining operating time. The computer needs this time to

check the battery’s remaining capacity and to calculate the remaining

operating time, based on the current power consumption rate and

remaining battery capacity. The actual remaining operating time may

differ slightly from the calculated time.

■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, TOSHIBA Power Saver will indicate a 100% charge for

both the old and new battery, but the displayed estimated time

remaining will be shorter for the older battery.

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Maximizing battery operating time

A battery’s usefulness depends on how long it can supply power on a

single charge.

How long the charge lasts in a battery depends on:

■How you configure the computer (for example, whether you enable

battery-power saving options). The computer provides a battery save

mode, which can be set in TOSHIBA Power Saver, to conserve battery

power. This mode has the following options:

■CPU Processing speed

■Screen brightness

■Cooling Method

■System standby

■System Hibernation

■Monitor Power off

■HDD Power off

■How often and how long you use the hard disk, optical disc and the

floppy disk drive.

■How much charge the battery contained to begin with.

■How you use optional devices, such as a PC card, to which the battery

supplies power.

■Enabling Standby mode conserves battery power if you are frequently

turning the computer off and on.

■Where you store your programs and data.

■Closing the LCD display panel when you are not using the keyboard

saves power.

■Operating time decreases at low temperatures.

■The condition of the battery terminals. Make sure the battery terminals

stay clean by wiping them with a clean dry cloth before installing the

battery pack.

Retaining data with power off

When you turn off your computer with fully charged batteries, the batteries

retain data for the following approximate time periods:

Retention time

Battery type State and Retention Time

Battery pack (3400mAh) about 3 days (Standby mode)

about 35 days (Power off)

RTC battery 30 days

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Extending battery life

To maximize the life of your battery pack:

■At least once a month, disconnect the computer from a power source

and operate it on battery power until the battery pack fully discharges.

Before doing so, follow the steps below.

■If you have extra battery packs, rotate their use.

■If you will not be using the system for an extended period, more than

one month, remove the battery pack.

■Disconnect the AC adaptor when the battery is fully charged.

Overcharging makes the battery hot and shortens life.

■If you are not going to use the computer for more than eight hours,

disconnect the AC adaptor.

■Store spare battery packs in a cool dry place out of direct sunlight.

Replacing the battery pack

When the battery pack reaches the end of its operating life you will need to

install a new one. Battery pack is the expendables. Life runs out by doing

repetition charge. If the Battery indicator flashes orange shortly after fully

recharging the battery, the battery pack needs to be replaced.

You might also replace a discharged battery pack with a charged spare

when you are operating your computer away from an AC power source.

This section explains how to remove and install the battery pack.

1. Turn off the computer’s power.

2. Disconnect the AC adaptor and turn on the computer’s power. If it

does not turn on go to step 4.

3. Operate the computer on battery power for five minutes. If the

battery pack has at least five minutes of operating time, continue

operating until the battery pack is fully discharged. If the Battery

indicator flashes or there is some other warning to indicate a low

battery, go to step 4.

4. Connect the AC adaptor to the computer and the power cord to a

power outlet. The DC IN indicator should glow green, and the

Battery indicator should glow orange to indicate that the battery

pack is being charged. If the DC IN indicator does not glow, power

is not being supplied. Check the connections for the AC adaptor

and power cord.

5. Charge the battery pack until the Battery indicator glows green.

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To remove a battery pack, follow the steps below.

1. Save your work.

2. Turn the computer’s power off. Make sure the Power indicator is off.

3. Remove all cables connected to the computer.

4. Close the LCD display panel and turn the computer upside down.

5. Slide the battery lock (➀) to unlock position ( ) (Move it completely to

the back).

6. Slide and hold the battery release latch (➁) to free the battery pack for

removal, then slide out the battery pack (➂).

Figure 6-1 Releasing the battery pack

To install a battery pack, follow the steps below.

7. Insert the battery pack (➀).

■Do not remove the battery pack while the computer is in Standby mode.

Data is stored in RAM, so if the computer loses power it will be lost.

■In Hibernation mode, data will be lost if you remove the battery pack or

disconnect the AC adaptor before the save is completed. Wait for the

HDD indicator to go out.

■Do not touch the battery release latch while holding the computer. Or

you may get injured by the dropped battery pack by unintentional

release of the battery release latch.

Battery pack

Battery

release latch

Battery lock

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8. Secure the battery pack lock. Check the battery lock (➁) was changed

to the lock position ( ).

Figure 6-2 Securing the battery pack

9. Return your computer to the upright position.

TOSHIBA Password Utility

The TOSHIBA Password Utility provides two levels of password security:

User and Supervisor.

User password

To start the utility, point to or click the following items:

start -> All Programs -> TOSHIBA -> Utilities ->Password Utility

■Set (button)

Click this button to register a password of up to 50 characters. After a

password is set, you will be prompted to enter it when you start the

computer.

Battery pack

Battery lock

Passwords set in TOSHIBA Password Utility are different from the

Windows password.

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■Delete (button)

Click this button to delete a registered password. Before you can delete

a password, you must first enter the current password correctly.

■Change (button)

Click this button to change a registered password. Before you can

change a password, you must first enter the current password correctly.

■Owner String (text box)

You can use this box to associate text with the password. After you

enter text, click Apply or OK. At the time of a startup of a computer, this

text is displayed, when you can ask for the input of a password.

Supervisor password

To set a supervisor password, follow the steps below.

1. Click start.

2. Click Run.

3. Enter the following: C:\Program Files\Toshiba\Windows

Utilities\SVPWTool\TOSPU.EXE

This utility lets you do the following:

■Register, delete or change the supervisor password.

■Specify restrictions for general users.

Starting the computer by password

To start up the computer with the user password, follow these steps:

1. Turn on the power as described in Chapter 3, Getting Started. The

following message will appear in the LCD:

SPassword =

2. Enter the password.

■After you set the password, a dialog box will be displayed asking

whether you want to save it to a floppy disk or other media. If you forget

the password, you can open the password file on another computer. Be

sure to keep the media in a safe place.

■When entering the character string to register the password, enter from

the keyboard character by character and do not enter as ASCII code or

copy-and-paste the character string. In addition, ensure that the

registered password is correct by outputting the character string to the

password file.

If you set a supervisor password, some functions might be restricted when

a user logs on with the user password.

At this point, the hotkeys FN + F1 to F9 do not work. They will function after

you enter the password.

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Power and Power-Up Modes

3. Press ENTER.

Power-up modes

The computer has the following power-up modes:

■Boot: Computer shuts down without saving data. Always save your

work before you turn the computer off in boot mode.

■Hibernation: Data in memory is saved to the hard disk.

■Standby: Data is maintained in the computer’s memory.

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. Refer to Chapter 5, The Keyboard for details.

Panel power on/off

You can set up your computer so that power turns off automatically when

you close the computer’s LCD display panel. When you open the

computer’s LCD display panel, power turns on in Standby or Hibernation

mode but not in boot mode.

System Auto Off

This feature turns the system off automatically if it is not used for a set

duration. The system shuts down in Standby mode or Hibernation mode in

Windows.

If you enter the password incorrectly three times in a row, the computer

shuts off. In this case, you must turn the computer back on to retry

password entry.

Refer also to the sections Turning on the power and Turning off the power

in Chapter 3, Getting Started.

If the panel power off function is enabled and you use Shut down

Windows, do not close the computer’s LCD display panel until the shut

down function is completed.

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Chapter 7

HW Setup

This chapter explains how to use TOSHIBA HW Setup program to

configure your computer. TOSHIBA HW Setup lets you configure settings

for General, Display, Boot Priority, Keyboard, CPU, LAN, Device Config

and USB.

Accessing HW Setup

To run HW Setup, click start, click Control Panel, click Printers and

Other Hardware and select TOSHIBA HWSetup.

HW Setup window

The HW Setup window contains the following tabs: General, Display, Boot

Priority, Keyboard, CPU, LAN, Device Config and USB.

There are also three buttons: OK, Cancel and Apply.

OK Accepts your changes and closes the HW Setup

window.

Cancel Closes the window without accepting your

changes.

Apply Accepts all your changes without closing the HW

Setup window.

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General

This window displays the BIOS version and contains two buttons: Default

and About.

Setup

This field displays BIOS Version and date.

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 use the display to be used when the computer is booted. (This

setting is only available on Standard VGA mode and not available on

Windows Desktop)

Boot Priority

Boot Priority Options

This option sets the priority for booting the computer. Select from the

following settings:

Default Return all HW Setup values to the factory

settings.

About Display the HW Setup version.

Auto-Selected Selects an external monitor if one is connected.

Otherwise, it selects the internal LCD (Default).

LCD + Analog RGB Selects both the internal LCD and external

monitor for simultaneous display.

If the connected external monitor does not support the SVGA mode,

selecting the LCD + Analog RGB mode will not display the screen on that

monitor.

At Windows start-up, the screen is displayed on the external monitor if it

was connected at the time of the previous power-off, and is found at the

start-up. Otherwise, the screen is displayed on the internal LCD.

In the LCD + Analog RGB mode, a starting logo and a BIOS password

input screen are displayed on the internal LCD.

HDD −> FDD −> CD-

ROM −> LAN The computer looks for bootable files in the

following order: HDD, floppy disk drive*1, CD-

ROM*2 and LAN (Default).

FDD −> HDD −> CD-

ROM −> LAN The computer looks for bootable files in the

following order: floppy disk drive*1, HDD, CD-

ROM*2 and LAN.

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You can override the settings and manually select a boot device by

pressing one of the following keys while the computer is booting:

*1 Floppy disk drive is looked for when the boot disk is contained in external

floppy disk drive. When SD memory card is set as the boot disk, external

floppy disk drive is looked for first. Next, SD memory card is looked for.

*2 CD-ROM is looked for when the boot disc is contained in external optical

media drive.

To change the boot drive, follow the steps below.

1. Hold down F12 and boot the computer.

2. The following menu will be displayed with the following icons: Built-in

HDD, CD-ROM, FDD (or SD memory card), Network (LAN), USB

Memory boot.

HDD −> CD-ROM −>

LAN −> FDD The computer looks for bootable files in the

following order: HDD, CD-ROM*2, LAN and

floppy disk drive*1.

FDD −> CD-ROM −>

LAN −> HDD The computer looks for bootable files in the

following order: floppy disk drive*1, CD-ROM*2,

LAN and HDD.

CD-ROM −> LAN −>

HDD −> FDD The computer looks for bootable files in the

following order: CD-ROM*2, LAN, HDD, floppy

disk drive*1.

CD-ROM −> LAN −>

FDD −> HDD The computer looks for bootable files in the

following order: CD-ROM*2, LAN, floppy disk

drive*1 and HDD.

USelects the USB floppy disk drive.

NSelects the Network.

1Selects the primary HDD.

CSelects the CD-ROM*2.

MSelects the USB Memory.

HDD −> FDD −> CD-

ROM −> LAN The computer looks for bootable files in the

following order: HDD, floppy disk drive*1, CD-

ROM*2 and LAN (Default).

A bar will appear only under the selected device.

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3. Use the left/right cursor keys to highlight the boot device you want and

press ENTER.

Network Boot Protocol

This feature sets the protocol to remotely boot from the network.

[PXE] Sets PXE as the protocol (Default).

[RPL] Sets RPL as the protocol.

HDD Priority Options

Set the priority of the HDD as a startup device.

USB Memory BIOS Support Type

Set the type of the USB memory as a startup device.

■If a supervisor password is set only, it is the following.

■The menu above appears (able to run HW Setup).

■The menu above does not appear (unable to run HW Setup).

■If the supervisor and user password are set, it is the following.

■The menu above appears when you use the supervisor and user

password to start the computer (able to run HW Setup).

■The menu above does not appear when you use the user password

to start the computer (unable to run HW Setup).

■The menu above appears when you use the supervisor password

to start the computer (unable to run HW Setup).

■The selection method above does not change the boot priority settings

in HW Setup.

■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.

Built-in HDD ->

USB The priority is set as built-in HDD -> USB

memory (Default).

USB -> Built-in

HDD The priority is set as USB memory -> built-in

HDD.

HDD Set the type of the USB memory to be equivalent

to the HDD (Default).

* Based on the [HDD] order in the [Boot Priority

Options] item. The order with respect to the other

HDD can be set in the [HDD Priority Options]

item.

FDD Set the type of the USB memory to be equivalent

to the FDD.

* Based on the [FDD] order in the [Boot Priority

Options] item.

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Keyboard

Wake-up on Keyboard

When this feature is enabled and the computer is in Standby mode, you

can turn on the computer by pressing any key. It is effective only for the

internal keyboard and only when the computer is in standby mode.

CPU

This function lets you set the CPU operating mode.

Dynamic CPU Frequency Mode

This option lets you choose from the following settings:

LAN

Wake-up on LAN

This feature lets the computer’s power be turned on when it receives a

wake-up signal from the LAN.

Enabled Enables the Wake-up on Keyboard.

Disabled Disables the Wake-up on Keyboard (Default).

Dynamically

Switchable CPU power consumption and clock speed

automatic switching function is enabled. When

the computer is in use, CPU operation is

automatically switched when necessary

(Default).

Always High CPU power consumption and clock speed

automatic switching function is disabled. The

CPU always runs at its fastest speed.

Always Low CPU power consumption and clock speed

automatic switching function is disabled. The

CPU always runs at low power consumption and

low speed.

Enabled Enables Wake-up on LAN.

Disabled Disables Wake-up on LAN (Default).

Do not install or remove a memory module while Wake-up on LAN is

enabled.

The Wake-up on LAN function consumes power even when the system is

off. Leave the AC adaptor connected while using this feature.

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Built-in LAN

This feature enables or disables the Built-in LAN.

Device Config

Device Configuration

This option lets you set the device configuration.

USB

USB KB/Mouse Legacy Emulation

Use this option to enable or disable USB KB/Mouse Legacy Emulation. If

your operating system does not support USB, you can still use a USB

mouse and keyboard by setting the USB KB/Mouse Legacy Emulation

item to Enabled.

USB-FDD Legacy Emulation

Use this option to enable or disable USB-FDD Legacy Emulation.

Enabled Enables Built-in LAN functions (Default).

Disabled Disables Built-in LAN functions.

All Devices BIOS sets all devices.

Setup by OS Operating system sets devices that it can control

(Default).

Enabled Enables the USB KB/Mouse Legacy Emulation

(Default).

Disabled Disables the USB KB/Mouse Legacy Emulation.

Enabled Enables the USB-FDD Legacy Emulation

(Default).

Disabled Disables the USB-FDD Legacy Emulation.

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