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Hardware and system checklist Check the region code on the DVD. It must match that on the DVD drive. Region codes are listed in the DVD-ROM drive section in Chapter 2, The Grand Tour. Cannot write correctly If you have trouble writing, make sure you are observing the following precautions : • Use only media recommended by TOSHIBA • Do not use the mouse or keyboard during writing. • Use only the software supplied with the com puter for recording. • Do not run or start other software during writing. • Do not jar the computer during writing. • Do not connect/ disconnect external devices or install/ remove internal cards during writing. If problems persist, contact your dealer. Diskette drive For more information, refer to Chapter 4, Operating Basics. Problem Drive does not operate Some programs run correctly but others do not You cannot access the external 3 1/2" diskette drive Procedure There may be a faulty cable connection. Check the connection to the computer and to the drive. The software or hardware configuration may be causing a problem. Make sure the hardware configuration matches your software needs. Try another diskette. If you can access the diskette, the original diskette (not the drive) is probably causing the problem. If problems persist, contact your dealer. 9-13 TROUBLESHOOTING

Section	Page
Portable Personal Computer	1
Copyright	2
Disclaimer	2
Trademarks	2
FCC information	3
VCCI Class B Information	5
Modem warning notice	5
Table of Contents	14
Preface	21
Manual contents	21
Conventions	22
Abbreviations	22
Icons	22
Keys	22
Key operation	23
Display	23
Messages	23
General Precautions	24
Stress injury	24
Heat injury	24
Pressure or impact damage	24
PC card overheating	25
Mobile phone	25
Central Processing Unit (“CPU”) Performance Disclaimer	25
Chapters	26
Chapter 1 Introduction	26
Equipment checklist	26
Features	28
Special features	34
Utilities	35
Options	37
Chapter 2 The Grand Tour	39
Front with the display closed	39
Left side	40
Right side	41
Back side	42
Underside	44
Front with the display open	46
System indicators	48
USB diskette drive	50
Slim Select Bay modules	51
AC adaptor	57
Chapter 3 Getting Started	58
Setting up your work space	59
Connecting the AC adaptor	62
Opening the display	63
Turning on the power	63
Starting up for the first time	64
Turning off the power	64
Restarting the computer	69
Restoring the preinstalled software from the Product Recovery CD-ROM	69
Chapter 4 Operating Basics	70
TOSHIBA Dual Pointing Device	70
Using the Touch Pad	71
Using the AccuPoint	71
AccuPoint precautions	71
Replacing the cap	72
Using the USB diskette drive	72
Connecting 3 1/2\	73
Disconnecting 3 1/2\	73
Changing Slim Select Bay modules	74
Removing a module	74
Installing a module	75
Using optical media drives	76
Loading discs	76
Removing discs	79
Writing CDs on CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive	80
Before writing or rewriting	81
When writing or rewriting	82
Writing CD/DVDs on DVD Multi drive	82
Important message	82
Disclaimer	83
Before writing or rewriting	86
When writing or rewriting	87
Drag’n Drop CD	87
Data Verification	88
Video (DVD-R/-RW/-RAM)	88
Media care	89
CD/DVDs	89
Diskettes	89
Using the microphone	90
Modem	90
Region selection	91
Properties menu	92
Connecting	94
Disconnecting	94
Wireless communications	95
Wireless LAN	95
Bluetooth wireless technology	95
Wireless communication switch	96
Wireless communication Indicator	96
LAN	97
Connecting LAN cable	97
Disconnecting LAN cable	98
Cleaning the computer	98
Moving the computer	99
Heat dispersal	99
Chapter 5 The Keyboard	101
Typewriter keys	101
F1 … F12 function keys	102
Soft keys: Fn key combinations	102
Emulating keys on enhanced keyboard	102
Hotkeys	104
Emulating Fn key on external keyboard	106
Fn Sticky key	106
Windows special keys	107
Keypad overlay	107
Turning on the overlays	107
Temporarily using normal keyboard (overlay on)	108
Temporarily using overlay (overlay off)	109
Temporarily changing modes	109
Generating ASCII characters	109
Chapter 6 Power and Power-Up Modes	110
Power conditions	110
Power indicators	113
Battery indicators	113
DC IN indicator	113
Power indicator	114
Battery types	114
Main battery	114
Secondary battery (option)	115
Real time clock battery	115
Care and use of the battery pack	116
Safety precautions	116
Charging the batteries	119
Monitoring battery capacity	120
Maximizing battery operating time	121
Retaining data with power off	122
Extending battery life	122
Replacing the battery pack	123
Removing the battery pack	123
Installing the battery pack	124
Starting the computer by password	125
Chapter 7 HW Setup and Passwords	127
HW Setup	127
Accessing HW Setup	127
HW Setup window	128
Chapter 8 Optional Devices	136
PC cards	137
Installing a PC card	137
Removing a PC card	138
SD cards	139
Installing an SD card	139
Memory expansion	141
Installing memory module	141
Removing memory module	143
Additional battery pack (9 Cell and 6 Cell)	144
Slim Select Bay 2nd battery pack	144
Additional AC adaptor	144
Slim Select Bay HDD adaptor (Black)	144
USB FDD Kit	146
Advanced Port Replicator II	146
Parallel printer	147
External monitor	147
Television	148
PS/2 mouse	149
PS/2 keyboard	149
Security lock	150
Chapter 9 Troubleshooting	151
Problem solving process	151
Preliminary checklist	151
Analyzing the problem	152
Hardware and system checklist	153
System start-up	153
Self test	154
Power	154
Overheating power down	155
AC power	155
Battery	156
Password	157
Keyboard	157
LCD panel	158
Hard disk drive	159
CD-ROM drive (Black)	159
DVD-ROM drive (Black)	160
CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive (Black)	162
Diskette drive	163
Infrared port	164
Printer	164
Pointing device	165
Touch Pad/AccuPoint	165
PS/2 mouse	166
Serial mouse	167
USB mouse	167
PC card	168
SD card	169
Monitor	169
Sound system	170
TV output signal	170
USB	171
Modem	172
Standby/Hibernation	173
Memory expansion	174
LAN	174
Wireless LAN	175
Bluetooth	175
TOSHIBA support	176
Before you call	176
Where to write	176
Appendix	180
Appendix A Specifications	180
Appendix B Display Controller and Modes	182
Appendix C AT Commands	186
Appendix D S-registers	199
Appendix E V.90	206
Appendix F Internal Modem Guide	209
Appendix G Wireless LAN	211
Appendix H AC Power Cord and Connectors	215
Appendix I Parts Numbers	217
Glossary	219