Toshiba PSA20 User Manual

TOSHIBA Satellite A20 SeriesPortable Personal ComputerUser’s Manual

Notes for use of this device in New Zealand❖❖❖❖❖ The grant of a Telepermit for a device in no way indicates Telecom acceptanceof responsibility for th

User's ManualOPERATING BASICS4-30

5-1THE KEYBOARDChapter 5The KeyboardThe computer’s keyboard layouts are compatible with a 101/102-key enhancedkeyboard. By pressing some keys in combi

User's Manual5-2THE KEYBOARDF1 … F12 function keysThe function keys, not to be confused with Fn, are the 12 keys at the top of yourkeyboard. Thes

5-3THE KEYBOARDSoft keys: Fn key combinationsThe keyboard is designed to provide all the features of the 101-key enhancedkeyboard, shown in figure 5-1

User's Manual5-4THE KEYBOARDHot keysHot keys (Fn + a function or Esc key) let you enable or disable certain features ofthe computers.Sound mute:

5-5THE KEYBOARDStandby: When you press Fn + F3, the computer enters Standby. To avoidentering Standby unexpectedly, a dialog box appears for verificat

User's Manual5-6THE KEYBOARDLCD Display Brightness: Pressing Fn + F7 increases the display brightness inincrements. When you press these hot keys

5-7THE KEYBOARDWindows special keysThe keyboard provides two keys that have special functions in Windows : oneactivates the start menu and the other h

User's Manual5-8THE KEYBOARDNumeric modeTo turn on the Numeric mode, press Fn + F11. The Numeric mode F11 indicatorlights. Now try numeric data

5-9THE KEYBOARDTemporarily using overlay (overlay off)While using the normal keyboard, you can temporarily use the keypad overlaywithout turning it on

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, th

User's Manual5-10THE KEYBOARD

POWER 6-1Chapter 6PowerThe computer’s power resources include the universal AC adaptor and internalbatteries. This chapter gives details on making th

6-2User's ManualPOWERTable 6-1 Power conditions continuedPower on Power off (no operation)AC Battery • Operatesadaptor charge is • LED: Battery

POWER 6-3No light Under any other conditions, the indicator does not light.NOTE: If the battery becomes too hot while it is being charged, thecharge

6-4User's ManualPOWERBefore you remove the battery pack, set the computer to Hibernation mode or saveyour data and shut down the computer. Do not

POWER 6-5Care and use of the battery packThe battery pack is a vital component of portable computing. Taking proper care ofit will help ensure longer

6-6User's ManualPOWER6. Use only the battery pack supplied with the computer or other device or anbattery pack approved by the computer or device

POWER 6-7Care and use of the battery packCaution1. Never continue to use a battery pack after its recharging capacity has becomeimpaired, or after th

6-8User's ManualPOWERCharging the batteriesWhen the power in the battery pack becomes low, the Battery indicator flashesorange indicating that on

POWER 6-9Battery charging noticeThe battery may not charge right away under the following conditions:❖❖❖❖❖ The battery is extremely hot or cold. If t

General conditionsAs required by PTC 100, please ensure that this office is advised of any changes tothe specifications of these products which might

6-10User's ManualPOWER2. With repeated discharges and recharges, the battery’scapacity will gradually decrease. Therefore, an oftenused, older ba

POWER 6-11Care and use of the battery packRetaining data with power offWhen you turn off your computer with fully charged batteries, the batteries re

6-12User's ManualPOWERReplacing the battery packWhen the battery pack reaches the end of its operating life you will need to install anew one. Th

POWER 6-135. Slide the battery safety lock forward to free the battery release latch.6. Slide the battery release latch to free the battery pack for

6-14User's ManualPOWER1. Turn the computer’s power off.2. Disconnect all cables connected to the computer.3. Insert the battery pack.4. Secure th

POWER 6-15Starting the computer by passwordIf you registered a user or supervisor password, you must enter it to start thecomputer. For information o

6-16User's ManualPOWERPanel power on/offYou can set up your computer so that power turns off automatically when you closethe display panel. When

7-1HW SETUP ANDPASSWORDSChapter 7HW Setup and PasswordsThis chapter explains how to use TOSHIBA HW Setup program to configure yourcomputer and how to

User's Manual7-2HW SETUP ANDPASSWORDSAboutClick About to display the HW Setup version.PasswordUser PasswordThis option allows you to set or reset

7-3HW SETUP ANDPASSWORDSTo delete a user password:1. Select Not Registered to display the following prompt:Enter Password:2. Enter the currently regi

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User's Manual7-4HW SETUP ANDPASSWORDSKey FDAfter you set a password, you can create a Key FD (diskette). If you forget the userpassword, the Key

7-5HW SETUP ANDPASSWORDSDevice ConfigDevice ConfigurationThis option lets you set the device configuration.All Devices BIOS sets all devices.Setup by

User's Manual7-6HW SETUP ANDPASSWORDSBoot PriorityBoot Priority OptionsThis option sets the priority for booting the computer. Select from the fo

7-7HW SETUP ANDPASSWORDS3. Use the left/right cursor keys to highlight the boot device you want and pressEnter.NOTES: 1. If a supervisor password is

User's Manual7-8HW SETUP ANDPASSWORDSNetwork Boot ProtocolThis feature sets the protocol to remotely boot from the network when Wake-up onLAN is

7-9HW SETUP ANDPASSWORDSSupervisor passwordLANWake-up on LANThis features lets the computer’s power be turned on when it receives a wake-upsignal fro

User's Manual7-10HW SETUP ANDPASSWORDS

8-1OPTIONAL DEVICESChapter 8Optional DevicesOptional devices can expand the computer’s capabilities and its versatility. Thischapter describes conne

User's Manual8-2OPTIONAL DEVICESPC cardsThe computer is equipped with a PC card expansion slot that can accommodate one5 mm Type II card. Any PC

8-3OPTIONAL DEVICESRemoving a PC cardTo remove the PC card, follow the steps below.1. Click the Safety Remove Hardware icon on the Task Bar.2. Click

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User's Manual8-4OPTIONAL DEVICESSD cardsThe computer is equipped with an SD card slot that can accommodate SecureDigital flash memory cards with

8-5OPTIONAL DEVICESSD cardsRemoving an SD cardTo remove an SD card, follow the steps below.1. Click the Safety Remove Hardware icon on the Task Bar.

User's Manual8-6OPTIONAL DEVICES4. Do not leave an SD card partially inserted in the slot. Press the SD card untilyou hear it click into place.5.

8-7OPTIONAL DEVICESInstalling memory moduleFollow the steps below to install a memory module.1. Set the computer to boot mode and turn the computer’

User's Manual8-8OPTIONAL DEVICES6. Remove three screws securing the keyboard. The center screw also secures ametal brace.Figure 8-6 Removing thr

8-9OPTIONAL DEVICESMemory expansion8. Lay the keyboard upside down on the palm rest.Figure 8-8 Laying the keyboard on the palm rest9. Lift back the

User's Manual8-10OPTIONAL DEVICES10. Insert a new module in the socket and push it down so it lies flat. Latches oneither side will click into pl

8-11OPTIONAL DEVICES12. Insert tabs on the front of the keyboard into corresponding notches on thecomputer and seat the keyboard.CAUTION: When seati

User's Manual8-12OPTIONAL DEVICES4. Push the latches to the outside to release the module. A spring will force oneend of the module up.5. Grasp t

8-13OPTIONAL DEVICESBattery pack (Black)You can increase the portability of the computer with additional battery packs. Ifyou’re away from an AC pow

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User's Manual8-14OPTIONAL DEVICESTVYou can connect a television set to the TV out port on the computer. Follow thesteps below.Connecting a TV1. T

8-15OPTIONAL DEVICES2. Select Advanced.Figure 8-13 Display properties3. Select the Adapter tab, then select List All Modes...Figure 8-14 The Ada

User's Manual8-16OPTIONAL DEVICES 4. Select 640 by 480, High Color (16 bit), 60 Hertz.Figure 8-15 Resolution menuParallel printerYou can connect

8-17OPTIONAL DEVICES12. Select the printer in Windows Add Print Wizard. To access the Add PrintWizard utility, click Start, point to Settings, click

User's Manual8-18OPTIONAL DEVICES

9-1TROUBLESHOOTINGChapter 9TroubleshootingTOSHIBA designed the computer for durability. However, should problems occur,following the procedures in t

User's ManualTROUBLESHOOTING9-2❖❖❖❖❖ Check that your diskette or CD/DVD-ROM is correctly inserted and that thediskette’s write protect tab is cor

9-3TROUBLESHOOTINGHardware If you cannot find a software problem, check your hard-ware. First run through the items in the preliminarychecklist abov

User's ManualTROUBLESHOOTING9-4Self testWhen the computer starts up, the self test will be run automatically, and thefollowing will be displayed:

9-5TROUBLESHOOTINGOverheating power downIf the computer’s internal temperature becomes too high, the computer will automati-cally shut down.Problem

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User's ManualTROUBLESHOOTING9-6BatteryIf you suspect a problem with the battery, check the DC IN indicator as well as theBattery indicator. For i

9-7TROUBLESHOOTINGHardware and system checklistBattery doesn’t Check the power consumption settings inpower the computer TOSHIBA Power Saver Utility

User's ManualTROUBLESHOOTING9-8KeyboardKeyboard problems can be caused by your setup configuration. For more informa-tion refer to Chapter 5, The

9-9TROUBLESHOOTINGProblems above Refer to your software’s documentation toremain unresolved determine if the software is causing theor other problem

User's ManualTROUBLESHOOTING9-10CD-RW/DVD-ROM driveFor more information, refer to Chapter 4, Operating Basics.Problem ProcedureYou cannot access

9-11TROUBLESHOOTINGCheck the region code on the DVD. It mustmatch that on the CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive.Region codes are listed in the Optical mediadrives

User's ManualTROUBLESHOOTING9-12Check whether the CD/DVD is dirty. If it is, wipeit with a clean cloth dipped in water or a neutralcleaner. See t

9-13TROUBLESHOOTING• Do not connect/ disconnect external devices orinstall/remove internal cards during writing.If problems persist, contact your de

User's ManualTROUBLESHOOTING9-14Check the type of CD/DVD you are using. Thedrive supports:DVD-ROM: DVD-ROM, DVD-VideoCD-ROM: CD-DA, CD-Text, Phot

9-15TROUBLESHOOTINGDiskette driveFor more information, refer to Chapter 4, Operating Basics.Problem ProcedureDrive does not There may be a faulty c

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User's ManualTROUBLESHOOTING9-16PC cardRefer also to Chapter 8, Optional Devices.Problem ProcedurePC card Reseat the PC card to make sure it iser

9-17TROUBLESHOOTINGPointing deviceIf you are using a USB mouse, also refer to the USB section in this chapter and toyour mouse documentation.Touch P

User's ManualTROUBLESHOOTING9-18USB mouseProblem ProcedureOn-screen pointer The system might be busy. If the pointer isdoes not respond to shaped

9-19TROUBLESHOOTINGHardware and system checklistUSBRefer also to your USB device’s documentation.Problem ProcedureUSB device does Check for a firm c

User's ManualTROUBLESHOOTING9-20Sound systemRefer also to documentation for your audio devices.Problem ProcedureNo sound is heard Adjust the volu

9-21TROUBLESHOOTINGModemRefer to Appendix C and D.Problem ProcedureCommunication Make sure the computer’s internal modemsoftware can’t settings are

User's ManualTROUBLESHOOTING9-22A CONNECT display Check the error control setting in youris quickly replaced by communications application.NO CA

9-23TROUBLESHOOTINGWireless LANIf the following procedures do not restore LAN access, consult your LAN adminis-trator. For more information on wirel

User's ManualTROUBLESHOOTING9-24PrinterRefer also to the Parallel printer section in Chapter 8, Optional Devices, and tothe troubleshooting and o

9-25TROUBLESHOOTINGTOSHIBA supportIf you require any additional help using your computer or if you are having prob-lems operating the computer, you

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User's ManualTROUBLESHOOTING9-26United States of AmericaTOSHIBA America InformationSystems, Inc.9740 Irvine BoulevardIrvine, California 92618USAI

APPENDIX A A-1Appendix ASpecificationsThis appendix summarizes the computer’s technical specifications.Environmental RequirementsAmbient RelativeCond

APPENDIX AA-2User's ManualBuilt-in ModemNetwork control unit (NCU)Type of NCU AAType of line Telephone line (analog only)Type of dialing PulseTon

B-1APPENDIX BAppendix BDisplay Controller andModesDisplay controllerThe display controller interprets software commands into hardware commands thattu

User's ManualB-2APPENDIX BVideo modesThe computer supports video modes defined in the tables below. If your applicationoffers a selection of mode

B-3APPENDIX BAppendix BTable1 Video modes (VGA) continuedVideo Type Resolution Character LCD CRT Scanningmode matrix colors colors frequency(pels) V

User's ManualB-4APPENDIX BTable 2 Video modes (XGA)Resolution LCD CRT Verticalcolors colors frequency (Hz)640 x 480 256/256K 256/256K 607585800

B-5APPENDIX BAppendix BTable 2 Video modes (XGA) continuedResolution LCD CRT Verticalcolors colors frequency (Hz)640 x 480 16M/16M 16M/16M 607585800

User's ManualB-6APPENDIX BTable 3 Video modes (Super XGA+)Resolution LCD CRT Verticalcolors colors frequency (Hz)640 x 480 256/256K 256/256K 607

B-7APPENDIX BTable 3 Video modes (Super XGA+) continuedResolution LCD CRT Verticalcolors colors frequency (Hz)1400 x 1050 64K/64K 64K/64K 601600 x 1

International precautionsCAUTION: This appliance contains a lasersystem and is classified as a “CLASS 1 LASERPRODUCT.” To use this model properly, rea

User's ManualB-8APPENDIX B

C-1APPENDIX CAppendix CAT CommandsIn most cases, you will not need to type AT commands manually. However, theremight be some occasions when you will n

User's ManualC-2APPENDIX CA Answer commandThis command instructs the modem to go off-hook and answer anincoming call.Bn Communication standard se

C-3APPENDIX C; Return to command mode. Causes the modem to return tocommand mode after dialing a number, without disconnectingthe call.S=n Dial a tele

User's ManualC-4APPENDIX CLn Monitor speaker volumeThis command sets speaker volume to low, medium, or high.L0 Low volume.L1 Low volume. (Same as

C-5APPENDIX CResult Codes:OK n=0,1ERROR OtherwiseOn Return online to data modeO0 Instructs the modem to exit online command mode and returnto data mod

User's ManualC-6APPENDIX CT Select tone dialingThis command instructs the modem to send DTMF tones while dialing.Dialed digits are tone dialed un

C-7APPENDIX CX5 Enable Enable OK, RING, NO CARRIER, ERROR,NODIALTONE, BUSY, CONNECT<RATE>, RRING, NO BONGTONE,DELAYED, BLACKLISTED, REORDER,WARB

User's ManualC-8APPENDIX C&C1 DCD turns on when the remote modem’s carrier signal isdetected, and off when the carrier signal is not detected

C-9APPENDIX C&Gn V.22bis guard tone controlThis command determines which guard tone, if any, to transmit whiletransmitting in the high band (answe

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User's ManualC-10APPENDIX C&T0 Abort. Stops any test in progress.&T1 Local analog loop. This test verifies modem operation, as wellas the

C-11APPENDIX C\Nn Error control mode selectionThis command determines the type of error control used by the modemwhen sending or receiving data.\N0 Bu

User's ManualC-12APPENDIX C\Vn Protocol result code\V0 Disable protocol result code appended to DCE speed.\V1 Enable protocol result code appende

D-1APPENDIX DAppendix DS-registersS-registers contain the settings that determine how a number of functions of theinternal modem operate. For example,

User's ManualD-2APPENDIX DS0 Auto answer ring numberThis register determines the number of rings the modem will countbefore automatically answeri

D-3APPENDIX DS4 Response formatting character (user defined)This register determines the ASCII value used as the line feed character.The modem uses a

User's ManualD-4APPENDIX DS7 Connection completion time-outThis register sets the time, in seconds, that the modem must wait beforehanging up bec

D-5APPENDIX DS37 Dial line rateS37 = 0 (default) maximum modem speedS37 = 1 reservedS37 = 2 1200/75 bpsS37 = 3 300 bpsS37 = 4 reservedS37 = 5 1200 bps

User's ManualD-6APPENDIX DAT command set result codesThe following table shows the result codes.The result code summaryResult Code Numeric Descri

D-7APPENDIX DResult Code Numeric DescriptionDELAYED*2 88 Delay is in effect for the dialednumberBLACKLISTED*2 89 Dialed number is blacklistedBLACKLIST

xxiTable of ContentsPrefaceManual contents ... xxviiiConventions...

User's ManualD-8APPENDIX D

E-1APPENDIX EAppendix EV.90The TOSHIBA internal modem uses V.90 technology. The modem is capable ofdownstream speeds of 56Kbps (kilobits per second) w

User's ManualE-2APPENDIX ETable E-1 Result codes for a V.90 connectionNo. Result code Description70 CONNECT 32000 EC* Connection at 32000 bps72

E-3APPENDIX E*EC stands for the Error Control method, which appears only when the extendedresult codes configuration option is enabled. EC is replaced

User's ManualE-4APPENDIX E

F-1APPENDIX FAppendix FInternal Modem GuideThis appendix describes how to install and the remove the internal modem.CAUTION: Do not disassemble the co

F-2User's ManualAPPENDIX FRemoving the internal modemTo remove the internal modem, follow the steps below.1. Save your data and turn off the comp

G-1APPENDIX GAppendix GWireless LANThis appendix is intended to help you get your Wireless LAN network up andrunning, with a minimum of parameters.Car

G-2User's ManualAPPENDIX GR-F Frequency n Band 5 GHz (5150-5850 MHz) (Revision A,Turbo Mode)n Band 2.4 GHz (2400-2483.5 MHz) (RevisionB)Modulatio

G-3APPENDIX GWhen installing Wireless LAN Cards, the channel configuration is managed asfollows:❖❖❖❖❖ For wireless clients that operate in a Wireless

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G-4User's ManualAPPENDIX G

H-1APPENDIX HAppendix HAC Power Cord andConnectorsThe power cord’s AC input plug must be compatible with the various internationalAC power outlets and

H-2User's ManualAPPENDIX HThe following illustrations show the plug shapes for the U.S.A. and Canada, theUnited Kingdom, Australia and Europe.USA

APPENDIX II-1Appendix IParts NumbersThe computer configuration and parts numbers, printed on a label on the bottom ofthe computer, indicate the CPU, L

APPENDIX IUser's ManualI-2ConfigurationsThe following table shows the computer configuration indicated on a label. Shaded areas indicate abbrevia

Glossary-1GLOSSARYGlossaryThe terms in this glossary cover topics related to this manual. Alternate namingis included for reference.AbbreviationsAC:

Glossary-2GLOSSARYalphanumeric: Keyboard charactersincluding letters, numbers and othersymbols, such as punctuation marks ormathematical symbols.alte

Glossary-3GLOSSARYasynchronous: Lacking regular timerelationship. As applied to computercommunications, asynchronous refersto the method of transmi

Glossary-4GLOSSARYcapacity: The amount of data that canbe stored on a magnetic storagedevice such as a diskette (floppy disk)or hard disk. It is us

Glossary-5GLOSSARYconfiguration: The specific compo-nents in your system (such as theterminal, printer, and disk drives) andthe settings that defin

xxiiiUsing optical media drives ...4-3Loading discs...

Glossary-6GLOSSARYdisk drive: The device that randomlyaccesses information on a disk andcopies it to the computer’s memory. Italso writes data from

Glossary-7GLOSSARYescape guard time: A time before andafter an escape code is sent to themodem which distinguishes betweenescapes that are part of

Glossary-8GLOSSARYhertz: A unit of wave frequency thatequals one cycle per second.hexadecimal: The base 16 numberingsystem composed of the digits 0th

Glossary-9GLOSSARYMmain board: See motherboard.megabyte (MB): A unit of datastorage equal to 1024 kilobytes. Seealso kilobyte.megahertz: A unit o

Glossary-10GLOSSARYOOCR: Optical Character Recognition(reader). A technique or device thatuses laser or visible light to identifycharacters and inpu

Glossary-11GLOSSARYparity: 1) The symmetrical relation-ship between two parameter values(integers) both of which are either onor off; odd or even;

Glossary-12GLOSSARYROM: Read Only Memory: Anonvolatile memory chip manufac-tured to contain information thatcontrols the computer’s basicoperation.

Glossary-13GLOSSARYsubpixel: Three elements, one red,one green and blue (RGB), that makeup a pixel on the color LCD. Thecomputer sets subpixels ind

Glossary-14GLOSSARYUser's Manual

IndexIndex-1INDEXIndexConfigFree 1-9Cooling (heat dispersal) 1-8fan 2-6settings 4-29ventsprecaution 2-2location 2-2, 2-4, 2-6CPU, See Processor

xxivChapter 5 The KeyboardTypewriter keys ...5-1F1 … F12 function keys .

User's manualIndex-2INDEXEEnvironment 3-1Equipment checklist 1-1Equipment setupgeneral conditions 3-2placement 3-2Ergonomicslighting 3-4seat

IndexIndex-3INDEXKKeyboard 1-4, 5-1emulating enhanced keyboard 5-2F1 … F12 function keys 5-2Fn Sticky key 5-6hot keys 5-4problems 9-8typewriter

User's manualIndex-4INDEXPC card 1-5, 2-2inserting 8-2location of slot 2-2problems 9-16removing 8-3Pointing device, See Touch PadPortsextern

IndexIndex-5INDEXSelf test, See ProblemsSoft keysemulating enhanced keyboard 5-2Enter 5-3right Ctrl key 5-3ScrLock 5-3Sound system 1-5headphone j

User's manualIndex-6INDEX

xxvPower-up modes ...6-15Windows utilities ...

xxviChapter 9 TroubleshootingProblem solving process...9-1Preliminary checklist ...

xxviiAppendixesAppendix ASpecifications ... A-1Appendix BDisplay Con

xxviiiUser's ManualPrefaceCongratulations on your purchase of the Satellite A20 series computer. Thispowerful notebook computer provides excellen

xxixChapter 6, Power, gives details on the computer’s power resources and batterysave modes.Chapter 7, HW Setup and Passwords, explains how to confi

FCC informationProduct Name : Satellite A20Model number : PSA20FCC notice "Declaration of ConformityInformation"This equipment has been test

xxxUser's ManualKey operationSome operations require you to simultaneously use two or more keys. We identifysuch operations by the key top symbol

xxxiGeneral PrecautionsTOSHIBA computers are designed to optimize safety, minimize strain and withstandthe rigors of portability. However, certain p

User's ManualxxxiiPC card overheatingSome PC cards can become hot with prolonged use. Overheating of a PC card canresult in errors or instability

1-1INTRODUCTIONChapter 1IntroductionThis chapter provides an equipment checklist, and it identifies the computer’sfeatures, options and accessories.

1-2User's ManualINTRODUCTION• Infrared Device Driver• Online manual❖❖❖❖❖ Product Recovery CD-ROMDocumentation• Satellite A20 Portable Personal Co

1-3INTRODUCTIONUniversal AC adaptor The universal AC adaptor provides power to the systemand recharges the batteries when they are low. It comeswith

1-4User's ManualINTRODUCTIONDVD Multi driveA full-size, DVD Multi drive module lets you run either 12cm (4.72") or 8 cm (3.15") CD/DVDs

1-5INTRODUCTIONUniversal Serial Bus The computer has three Universal Serial Bus ports that(USB 2.0) comply with the USB 2.0 standard, which enables

1-6User's ManualINTRODUCTIONCommunications Modem An internal modem provides capability for data and faxcommunication. It supports V.90 and V.92.

1-7INTRODUCTIONSpecial featuresSpecial featuresThe following features are either unique to TOSHIBA computers or are advancedfeatures, which make the

FCC conditionsThis device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to thefollowing two conditions:1. This device may not cause har

1-8User's ManualINTRODUCTIONKeypad overlay A ten-key pad is integrated into the keyboard. Refer to theKeypad overlay section in Chapter 5, The Ke

1-9INTRODUCTIONUtilitiesThis section describes preinstalled utilities and tells how to start them. For detailson operations, refer to each utility’s

1-10User's ManualINTRODUCTIONDrag’n Drop This easy-to-use software lets you record CDs and DVDs CD+DVD with just a few mouse clicks. You can crea

THE GRAND TOUR 2-1Chapter 2The Grand TourThis chapter identifies the various components of your computer. Become familiarwith each component before y

User's ManualTHE GRAND TOUR2-2System LEDs let you monitor the status of various computerindicators functions. Details are given in the System ind

THE GRAND TOUR 2-3Right sideInfrared port This infrared port is compatible with Infrared Data Asso-(Infrared model ciation (IrDA 1.1) standards. It e

User's ManualTHE GRAND TOUR2-4Line-in jack A standard 3.5 mm mini line-in jack enables connection ofa stereo device for audio input. SD card slot

THE GRAND TOUR 2-5DC IN 15V The universal AC adaptor connects to this socket. Useonly the model of universal AC adaptor that comes withthe computer.

User's ManualTHE GRAND TOUR2-6External monitor This 15-pin port lets you connect an external videoport display.Cooling vents Refer to the Left si

THE GRAND TOUR 2-7Battery release Slide this latch to release the battery pack for removal.latchBattery safety lock Slide the battery safety lock for

Modem warning noticeConformity StatementThe equipment has been approved to [Commission Decision “CTR21”] for pan-European single terminal connection t

User's ManualTHE GRAND TOUR2-8Display screen The LCD displays high-contrast text and graphics. Thecomputer’s LCD consists of up to 1024 x 768 pix

THE GRAND TOUR 2-9System indicatorsDigital Audio The Digital Audio indicator glows green when reproduc-ing music files (WAVE file, MIDI file, or MP3

User's ManualTHE GRAND TOUR2-10Keyboard indicatorsThe figures below show the positions of the keypad overlay indicators and theCapsLock indicator

THE GRAND TOUR 2-11USB diskette driveA 3 1/2" diskette drive accommodates 1.44-megabyte or 720-kilobyte diskettes. Itconnects to the USB port.Fi

User's ManualTHE GRAND TOUR2-12Optical media drivesOne of the following optical media drives is installed in the computer: CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive,

THE GRAND TOUR 2-13DVDs❖❖❖❖❖ DVD-R discs can be written only once. The recorded data cannot be erased orchanged.❖❖❖❖❖ DVD-RW discs can be recorded mo

User's ManualTHE GRAND TOUR2-14DVD-R/-RW driveThe full- size DVD-R/-RW drive module lets you record data to rewritable CD/DVDsas well as run eith

THE GRAND TOUR 2-15Universal AC adaptorThe universal AC adaptor converts AC power to DC power and reduces the voltagesupplied to the computer. It can

User's ManualTHE GRAND TOUR2-16

3-1GETTING STARTEDChapter 3Getting StartedThis chapter provides basic information to get you started using your computer. Itcovers the following top

Japan regulationsRegion selectionIf you are using the computer in Japan, technical regulations described in theTelecommunications Business Law require

User's ManualGETTING STARTED3-2General conditionsIn general, if you are comfortable, so is your computer, but read the following tomake sure your

3-3GETTING STARTEDSeating and postureThe height of your chair in relation to the computer and keyboard as well as thesupport it gives your body are

User's ManualGETTING STARTED3-4LightingProper lighting can improve legibility of the display and reduce eye strain.❖❖❖❖❖ Position the computer so

3-5GETTING STARTEDConnecting the universal AC adaptorAttach the universal AC adaptor when you need to charge the battery or you wantto operate from

User's ManualGETTING STARTED3-63. Plug the power cord into a live wall outlet. The Battery and DC IN indicatorson the front of the computer shoul

3-7GETTING STARTED2. Press and hold the computer’s power button for two or three seconds.Figure 3-5 Turning on the powerStarting up for the first t

User's ManualGETTING STARTED3-83. Click start then click Turn Off Computer. From the Turn Off Com-puter menu select Turn Off.4. Turn off the powe

3-9GETTING STARTEDStarting HibernationNOTE: You can also enable Hibernation by pressing Fn + F4. SeeChapter 5, The Keyboard, for details.To enter Hi

User's ManualGETTING STARTED3-10CAUTION: Do not turn the computer or devices back on immediately.Wait a moment to let all capacitors fully discha

3-11GETTING STARTEDBenefits of standbyThe standby feature provides the following benefits:❖❖❖❖❖ Restores the previous working environment more rapi

Telephone company proceduresThe goal of the telephone company is to provide you with the best service it can. Inorder to do this, it may occasionally

User's ManualGETTING STARTED3-12Restarting the computerCertain conditions require that you restart the system. For example, if:❖❖❖❖❖ You change c

OPERATING BASICS 4-1Chapter 4Operating BasicsThis chapter gives information on basic operations including using the Touch Pad,USB diskette drive, opti

User's ManualOPERATING BASICS4-2Using the USB diskette driveA 3 1/2" diskette drive connects to the computer’s USB port. It accommodates 1.4

OPERATING BASICS 4-3Disconnecting 3 1/2" diskette driveWhen you have finished using the diskette drive, follow the procedures below todisconnect

User's ManualOPERATING BASICS4-4Loading discsTo load CD/DVDs, follow the steps below and refer to figures 4-3 to 4-7.1. a. When the power is on,

OPERATING BASICS 4-52. Grasp the drawer gently and pull until it is fully opened.Figure 4-5 Pulling the drawer open3. Lay the CD/DVD, label side up,

User's ManualOPERATING BASICS4-6NOTE: When the drawer is fully opened, the edge of the computer willextend slightly over the CD/DVD tray. Therefo

OPERATING BASICS 4-7Using optical disc drivesRemoving discsTo remove the CD/DVD, follow the steps below and refer to figure 4-8.CAUTION: Do not press

User's ManualOPERATING BASICS4-8Audio/Video controlsThis section describes how to use the audio/video control buttons. You do nothave to turn on

OPERATING BASICS 4-9CD player Optical media drive power ----------mode and turns off.you pressMode ControlOS is running The mode changes to

Instructions for IC CS-03 certified equipment1 The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment. This certificationmeans that the equipment

User's ManualOPERATING BASICS4-10Play/Pause and Stop buttonsA single button on a rocker controls the Play/Pause and Stop functions. Presson the i

OPERATING BASICS 4-11❖❖❖❖❖ Be sure to connect the universal AC adaptor when you write or rewrite.❖❖❖❖❖ Be sure to close all other software programs ex

User's ManualOPERATING BASICS4-12Writing CD/DVDs on DVD-R/-RW driveYou can use the DVD-R/-RW drive to write data to either CD-R/RW or DVD-R/-RWdi

OPERATING BASICS 4-13Writing CD/DVDs on DVD Multi driveWriting CD/DVDs on DVD Multi driveYou can use the DVD Multi drive to write data to either CD-R/

User's ManualOPERATING BASICS4-14Read/write function chartDisc type CD-R CD-RW DVD-R DVD-RW DVD-RAM DVD+R DVD+RWReadWriteDrag’n Drop CD+DVD*2DVDf

OPERATING BASICS 4-15❖❖❖❖❖ Based on TOSHIBA’s limited compatibility testing, we suggest the followingmanufacturers of CD-R/RW and DVD-R/-RW/-RAM disc.

User's ManualOPERATING BASICS4-16❖❖❖❖❖ You cannot add data to a DVD-R/-RW disc that has previously been written to.❖❖❖❖❖ You cannot overwrite dat

OPERATING BASICS 4-17❖❖❖❖❖ Do not use hard disk utilities, including those intended to enhance HDDaccess speed. They may cause unstable operation and

User's ManualOPERATING BASICS4-18❖❖❖❖❖ You cannot use Drag’n Drop CD+DVD’s music CD function to record music toa DVD-R/-RW disc.❖❖❖❖❖ Do not use

OPERATING BASICS 4-19❖❖❖❖❖ When Drag'n Drop or similar software is resident in the computer's memory, theDVD Multi drive locks. In this situ

3 The standard connecting arrangement (telephone jack type) for this equipment isjack type(s): USOC RJ11C.The IC registration number of the modem is

User's ManualOPERATING BASICS4-20Media careThis section provides tips on protecting data stored on your CD/DVDs anddiskettes.Handle your media wi

OPERATING BASICS 4-216. Magnetic energy can destroy the data on your diskettes. Keep your diskettesaway from speakers, radios, television sets and oth

User's ManualOPERATING BASICS4-223. Click the icon with the primary mouse button to display a list of regions thatthe modem supports. A sub menu

OPERATING BASICS 4-23A submenu appears displaying location information for telephony.Open dialog box, if the modem and Telephony CurrentLocation regio

User's ManualOPERATING BASICS4-24NOTE: If you use a storage device such as a DVD-ROM drive,CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive or HDD connected to a 16-bit PC ca

OPERATING BASICS 4-25❖❖❖❖❖ Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) data encryption, based on 256 bitencryption algorithm. (Revision A/B combo type)NOTE: Wa

User's ManualOPERATING BASICS4-26LANThe computer has built-in support for Ethernet LAN (10 megabits per second,10BASE-T) and Fast Ethernet LAN (1

OPERATING BASICS 4-27LAN2. Plug one end of the cable into the LAN jack. Press gently until you hear thelatch click into place.Figure 4-12 Connecting

User's ManualOPERATING BASICS4-28Cleaning the computerTo help ensure long, trouble-free operation, keep the computer free of dust and usecare wit

OPERATING BASICS 4-29Heat dispersalTo protect from overheating, the CPU has an internal temperature sensor. If thecomputer’s internal temperature rise