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Special features INTRODUCTION Special features The following features are either unique to TOSHIBA computers or are advanced features, which make the computer more convenient to use. TOSHIBAConsole Press this button to launch an application automatically. button The default is TOSHIBA Console. TOSHIBAPresentation Press this button to change internal display, external button display, simultaneous display, or multi-monitor display. Hot keys Key combinations let you quickly modify the system configuration directly from the keyboard without running a system configuration program. Keypad overlay Gray keys with gray lettering make up the keypad overlay, which lets you use the keyboard for ten-key operations or cursor control. Display automatic power off This feature automatically cuts off power to the internal display 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 Turn off monitor item of the Power Save Mode window 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 Turn off hard disks item of the Power Save Mode window in TOSHIBA Power Saver. System automatic power off This feature automatically turns off power to the system when there is no input for a time specified. You can specify the time in the System standby or System hibernate item of the System Power Mode window in TOSHIBA Power Saver. Battery save mode This feature lets you save battery power. You can specify the Power Save Mode in the Running on batteries item of the Power Save Modes window in TOSHIBA Power Saver. Power on password Two levels of password security are available: supervisor and user. This feature prevents unauthorized access to your computer. Instant security A hot key function blanks the screen and disables the computer providing quick and easy data security. 1-9

Section	Page
Personal Computer	1
Table of Contents	15
Preface	23
Manual contents	23
Conventions	24
Abbreviations	24
Icons	24
Keys	24
Key operation	25
Display	25
Messages	25
General Precautions	27
Stress injury	27
Heat injury	27
Pressure or impact damage	27
PC card overheating	28
Mobile phone	28
Central Processing Unit (\	28
Chapters	31
Chapter 1 Introduction	31
Equipment checklist	31
Hardware	31
Software	31
Features	33
Special features	39
Utilities	41
Options	42
Chapter 2 The Grand Tour	47
Front with the display closed	47
Left side	48
Right side	49
Back side	50
Underside	51
Front with the display open	53
Indicators	55
AC adaptor	57
Slim Select Bay modules	58
DVD-ROM drive	58
CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive	60
Secondary battery pack	61
Slim Select Bay HDD adaptor	62
Weight saver module	63
Chapter 3 Getting Started	67
Setting up your work space	68
General conditions	68
Placement of the computer	69
Seating and posture	69
Lighting	70
Work habits	70
Opening the display	71
Connecting the AC adaptor	72
Turning on the power	74
Windows XP/2000 setup	75
Turning off the power	75
Shut Down mode (Boot mode)	75
Hibernation mode	76
Standby mode	78
Restarting the computer	80
Restoring the preinstalled software from the Product Recovery CD-ROM	80
Chapter 4 Operating Basics	83
Using AccuPoint II	83
AccuPoint II precautions	84
Replacing the cap	84
Changing Slim Select Bay modules	85
Removing a module	85
Installing a module	86
Using optical media drives	87
Loading discs	87
Removing discs	90
Writing CDs on CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive	92
Data Verification	93
Media care	94
CD/DVDs	94
Diskettes	94
Using the USB diskette drive	95
Connecting the USB diskette drive	96
Disconnecting the USB diskette drive	96
Diskette care	97
Wireless communications	98
Security	98
Bluetooth wireless technology	98
Wireless communication switch	99
Wireless communication Indicator	99
LAN	100
LAN cable types	100
Connecting LAN cable	100
Disconnecting LAN cable	101
Using the microphone	102
Using the internal modem	102
Region selection	103
Properties menu	104
Connecting	105
Disconnecting	106
Cleaning the computer	106
Moving the computer	107
Heat dispersal	107
Chapter 5 The Keyboard	111
Typewriter keys	111
F1 … F12 function keys	112
Soft keys: Fn key combinations	112
Emulating keys on enhanced keyboard	112
Hotkeys	114
Fn Sticky key	116
Windows special keys	116
Keypad overlay	116
Turning on the overlays	117
Temporarily using normal keyboard (overlay on)	118
Temporarily using overlay (overlay off)	118
Temporarily changing modes	118
Generating ASCII characters	118
Chapter 6 Power and Power-Up Modes	123
Power conditions	123
Power indicators	126
Battery indicators	126
DC IN 15V indicator	126
Power indicator	127
Battery types	127
Main battery	127
Secondary battery (option)	128
Real Time Clock battery	128
Care and use of the battery pack	129
Safety precautions	129
Charging the batteries	132
Monitoring battery capacity	134
Maximizing battery operating time	134
Retaining data with power off	135
Extending battery life	135
Replacing the battery pack	136
Removing the battery pack	136
Installing the battery pack	137
TOSHIBA Password Utility	138
User password	138
Supervisor password	139
Starting the computer by password	140
Power-up modes	140
Windows utilities	140
Hot keys	141
Panel power off	141
System Auto Off	141
Chapter 7 HW Setup	145
HW Setup	145
Accessing HW Setup	145
HW Setup window	145
Chapter 8 Optional Devices	155
PC cards	156
Installing a PC card	156
Removing a PC card	157
SD cards	158
Formatting an SD card	158
Installing an SD card	159
Removing an SD card	159
SD card care	161
Installing memory module	162
Removing memory module	164
Additional battery pack	165
Slim Select Bay 2nd battery pack	166
Installing	166
Removing	166
Universal AC adaptor	167
Battery charger	167
Hard disk drive pack	167
Removing the HDD pack	169
Slim Select Bay HDD adaptor	169
USB diskette drive	171
Advanced Port Replicator II	171
External monitor	172
i.LINK (IEEE1394)	173
Precautions	173
Connecting	174
Disconnecting	174
Security lock	175
Chapter 9 Troubleshooting	179
Problem solving process	179
Preliminary checklist	179
Analyzing the problem	180
Hardware and system checklist	181
System start-up	181
Self test	182
Power	182
Password	185
Keyboard	186
LCD panel	186
Hard disk drive	187
DVD-ROM drive	188
CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive	190
Diskette drive	191
Infrared port	192
Printer	192
AccuPoint II	193
PC card	193
SD card	194
Monitor	195
Sound system	195
USB	196
Modem	197
Standby/Hibernation	198
Memory expansion	199
LAN	199
Wireless LAN	199
Bluetooth	200
i.LINK (IEEE1394)	200
Real Time Clock	201
TOSHIBA support	202
Before you call	202
Where to write	202
Appendixes	207
Appendix A Specifications	207
Appendix B Display Controller and Modes	211
Display controller	211
Video modes	212
Appendix C AT Commands	217
Appendix D S-registers	229
S-register values	229
AT command set result codes	234
Appendix E V.90	237
V.90 mode	237
AT Command	239
Appendix F Wireless LAN	241
Card specifications	241
Appendix G AC Power Cord and Connectors	245
Appendix H Internal Modem Guide	247
Installing the internal modem	247
Removing the internal modem	249
Appendix I Parts Numbers	251
Configurations	252
Glossary	253