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TruSurround XT, WOW XT, SRS and
Labs, Inc.
symbol are trademarks of SRS
TruSurround XT, WOW XT, TruBass, SRS 3D and FOCUS technologies
are incorporated under license from SRS Labs, Inc.
Other trademarks and registered trademarks not listed above may be used
in this manual.
Macrovision License of Notice
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected
by methods and claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual rights
owned by Macrovision Corporation, and other rights owners. Use of this
copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision
Corporation and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only
unless authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering of
disassembly is prohibited.
Safety Instructions
Use the following safety guidelines to help protect yourself and your
computer.
When Using Your Computer
Do not operate your portable computer for an extended period of time with
the base resting directly on your body. With extended operation, heat can
potentially build up in the base. Allowing sustained contact with the skin
could cause discomfort or, eventually, a burn.
■ Do not attempt to service the computer yourself. Always follow
installation instructions closely.
■ Do not carry a battery in your pocket, purse, or other container where
metal objects (such as car keys) could short-circuit the battery
terminals. The resulting excessive current follow can cause extremely
high temperatures and may result in damage from burns.
■ Be sure that nothing rests on your AC adapter’s power cable and that
the cable is not located where it can be tripped over or stepped on.
■ Place the AC adapter in a ventilated area, such as a desk top or on the
floor, when you use it to run the computer or to charge the battery. Do
not cover the AC adapter with papers or other items that will reduce
cooling; also, do not use the AC adapter while it is inside a carrying
case.
■ Use only the AC adapter and batteries that are approved for use with
this computer. Use of another type of battery or AC adapter may risk fire
or explosion.
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■ Before you connect the computer to a power source, ensure that the
voltage rating of the AC adapter matches that of the available power
source.
115 V/60Hz in most of North and South America and some Far Eastern
countries such as Taiwan.
100 V/50Hz in eastern Japan and 100 V/60Hz in western Japan.
230 V/50 Hz in most of Europe, the Middle East, and the Far East.
■ If you use an extension cable with your AC adapter, ensure that the total
ampere rating of the products that are plugged into it do not exceed the
ampere rating of the extension cable itself.
■ To help avoid the potential hazard of electric shock, do not connect or
disconnect any cables or perform maintenance or reconfiguration of this
product during an electrical storm.
■ When setting up the computer for work, place it on a level surface.
■ Do not dispose of batteries in a fire. They may explode. Check with
local authorities for disposal instructions.
■ When traveling, do not check the computer as baggage. You can put
your computer through an X-ray security machine, but never put your
computer through a metal detector. If you have the computer checked
by hand, be sure to have a charged battery available in case you are
asked to turn on the computer.
■ When traveling with the hard drive removed from the computer, wrap
the drive in a non-conducting material, such as cloth or paper. If you
have the drive checked by hand, be ready to install the drive in the
computer. Your can put the hard drive through an X-ray security
machine, but never put it through a metal detector.
■ When traveling, do not place the computer in overhead storage
compartments where it could slide around. Do not drop your computer
or subject it to other mechanical shocks.
■ Protect your computer, battery, and hard drive from environmental
hazards such as dirt, dust, food, liquids, temperature extremes, and
overexposure to sunlight.
■ When you move your computer between environments with very
different temperature and/or humidity ranges, condensation may form
on or within the computer. To avoid damaging the computer, allow
sufficient time for the moisture to evaporate before using the computer.
■ When you disconnect a cable, pull on its connector or on its strain relief
loop, not on the cable itself. As you pull out the connector, keep it
evenly aligned to avoid bending any connector pins. Also, before you
connect a cable make sure both connectors are correctly oriented and
aligned.
■ Before you clean your computer, turn if off, unplug it from its power
source, and remove the battery.
■ Handle components with care. Hold a component such as a memory
module by its edges, not its pins.
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When using telephone equipment in conjunction with your computer, basic
safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire,
electric shock and injury to persons, including the following:
■ Do not use this product near water, for example, near a bathtub,
washing bowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet basement or near a
swimming pool.
■ Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical
storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning.
■ Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.
■ Use only the power cord indicated in this manual.
■ Replace only with the same or equivalent type battery recommended by
the manufacturer.
■ Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
■ To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger
telecommunication line cord.
Use only the battery pack that came with the computer or an optional
battery pack. Use of the wrong battery could damage your computer.
TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage in such case.
EU Declaration of Conformity
This product is labelled with the CE Mark in accordance with the related
European Directives, notably Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive
89/336/EEC for the notebook and the electronic accessories including the
supplied power adapter, the Radio Equipment and Telecommunications
Terminal Equipment Directive 99/5/EC in case of implemented
telecommunication accessories and the Low Voltage Directive
73/23/EEC for the supplied power adapter.
CE Marking is the responsibility of TOSHIBA EUROPE GmbH,
Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany, phone +49-(0)-2131-158-01.
For a copy of the related CE Declaration of Conformity please refer to the
following website: http://epps.toshiba-teg.com
This product and the supplied accessories are designed to observe the
related EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility) and safety standards.
However, TOSHIBA cannot guarantee that this product still observes these
EMC standards if accessories or cables not manufactured / distributed by
TOSHIBA are connected or implemented. To avoid EMC problems in
general, the following advice should be observed:
■ Only CE marked accessories should be connected / implemented.
■ Only best shielded cables should be connected.
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Following information is only for EU-member states:
The symbol indicates that this product may not be treated as household
waste. Please ensure this product is properly disposed as inappropriate
waste handling of this product may cause potential hazards to the
environment and human health. For more detailed information about
recycling of this product, please contact your local city office, your household
waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.
This symbol may not stick depending on the country and region where you
purchased.
Optical Disc Drive Safety Instruction
■ Be sure to check the international precautions at the end of this
section.
The optical drive that is used in this computer is equipped with a laser
device. A classification label with the following sentence is affixed to the
surface of the drive.
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
LASER KLASSE 1
LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE
APPAREIL A LASER DE CLASSE 1
KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT
The drive with the above label is certified by the manufacturer that the drive
complies with the requirement for laser product on the date of
manufacturing pursuant to article 21 of Code of Federal Regulations by the
United States of America, Department of Health & Human Services, Food
and Drug Administration.
In other countries, the drive is certified to comply with the requirement
pursant to IEC 825 and EN60825 on class 1 laser product.
This computer is equipped with one of the optical drive in the following list
according to the model
Manufacturer
Panasonic Communications Co., LTD.
TOSHIBA Samsung Storage Technology
Hitachi LG Data Storage, Inc.
Panasonic Communications Co., LTD.
TEAC
Type
CD-RW/DVD-ROM UJDA770
CD-RW/DVD-ROM TS-L462C
CD-RW/DVD-ROM GCC-4244N
DVD Super Multi UJ-841B
DVD Super Multi DV-W28EA
DVD Super Multi GSA-4082N
DVD Super Multi DVR-K16
Hitachi LG Data Storage, Inc.
Pioneer
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International precautions
■ This 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.
Location of the required label
Sample shown below. Location of the label on the drive and manufacturing
information may vary.
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.
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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.
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 udsætte sig for laserstråling.
OBS! Apparaten innehåller laserkomponent som
avger laserstråining överstigande gränsen för
laserklass 1.
VAROITUS. Suojakoteloa ei saa avata. Laite
sisältää laserdiodin, joka lähetää näkymätöntä
silmille 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 STEUERUNGEN ODER
EINSTELLUNGEN ODER DAS DURCHFÜHREN
VON ANDEREN VORGÄNGEN ALS IN DER
BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG BESCHRIEBEN
KÖNNEN GEFÄHRLICHE
STRAHLENEXPOSITIONEN ZUR FOLGE
HABEN.
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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.
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 confirm 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
ATAAB AN002
Switzerland
Norway
ATAAB AN002, 005, 007 and
NO 01, 02
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.
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Important Notice
Copyrighted works including, but not limited to music, video, computer
program, databases are protected by copyright laws. Unless specifically
permitted under applicable copyright laws, you cannot copy, modify, assign,
transmit or otherwise dispose of any copyrighted work with the consent of
the owner of the copyright.
Please take notice that unauthorized copying, modification, assignment,
transmission and disposition may be subject to claims for damages and
penalties.
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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 and Comfort. It contains
information on prevention of stress injuries to your hands and wrists that
includes information on work space design, posture and lighting that can
help reduce physical stress.
Heat injury
■ Avoid prolonged physical contact with the bottom of 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, 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 adapter can become hot when in use. This
condition does not indicate a malfunction. If you need to transport the
AC adapter, disconnect it and let it cool before moving it.
■ Do not lay the AC adapter 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 damage computer components or
otherwise cause malfunctions.
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.
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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.
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. The screen will dim when the computer
is operated on battery power and you may not be able to increase the
brightness of the screen.
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 ºC to 30 ºC
(41ºF to 86 ºF) or > 25 ºC (77 ºF) at high altitude (all temperature
references are approximate and may vary depending on the specific
computer model).
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 product Resource Guide. Contact Toshiba Technical Service and
Support for more information.
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Graphics Processing Unit (“GPU”) Performance Disclaimer:
The graphics processing 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.
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.
Copy Protection
Copy protection technology included in certain media may prevent or limit
recording or viewing of the media.
Hard Disk Drive Capacity
1 Gigabyte (GB) means 1000 x 1000 x 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 x 1024 x 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 Windows®, and/or any pre-installed software applications or
media content. Actual formatted capacity may vary.
Non-applicable 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.
Wireless LAN/Atheros
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 actual transmission speed will be lower than the theoretical maximum
speed.
SRS
SRS TruSurround XT is available in the Microsoft Windows® operating
system only.
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Images
All images are simulated for purposes of illustration.
Express Media Player
The Express Media Player is not a Windows® based application. Battery life
will be less than when using similar applications in the Windows operating
system.
LCD Brightness and Eye Strain
Your LCD display has a brightness approaching that of a TV device. We
recommend that you adjust the brightness of your LCD to a comfortable
level to prevent possible strain on your eyes.
Working environment
This product was designed to fulfill the EMC (Electromagnetic
Compatibility) requirements for “residential, commercial and light industry
environments”.
The following environment is not approved:
■ Industrial Environments (e.g. environments where a with a mains
voltage of 380V threephase is being used).
In the following environments the use of this product can be restricted:
■ Medical Environments: This product is not certified as a medical
product according to the Medical Product Directive 93/42/EEC, but can
be used in office areas where the use is not restricted. Please disable
the wireless LAN or Bluetooth hardware in such areas as long this
feature is not official supported by the operator of the related medical
facility.
■ Vehicle Environments: Please read operator’s manual of the vehicle
manufacturer for further restrictions of use.
■ Aircraft Environments: Please following the advices of the flight
personnel regarding restrictions of use.
Any consequences resulting from the use of this product in working
environments that are not approved or the use is restricted are not the
responsibility of Toshiba Corporation. The consequences of the use of this
product in those working environments may be:
■ Interference with other devices or machines in the nearby surrounding
area
■ Malfunction of, or data loss from, this product caused by disturbances
generated by other devices or machines in the nearby surrounding area
Furthermore, for general safety reasons, the use of this product in
environments with explosive atmospheres is not permitted.
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Network connection (Class A warning)
If this product has networking capabilities and will be connected to a
network, Class A radiation limits will be observed (in accordance with
technical conventions). This means that if the product will be used in a
domestic environment, other devices in the near surrounding area may
suffer interference. Consequently, please do not use this product in such
environments (for example a living room), otherwise you could be held
responsible for any ensuing interference.
Information on the secure writing to optical disc media
Even if your software gives no indication that any problems have occurred,
you should always check to ensure that information has been successfully
stored on recordable optical media (CD-R, CD-RW and so forth).
Wireless LAN and your Health
Wireless LAN products, like other radio devices, emit radio frequency
electromagnetic energy. The level of energy emitted by Wireless LAN
devices however is far less than the electromagnetic energy emitted by
other wireless devices such as mobile phones.
Because Wireless LAN products operate within the guidelines found in
radio frequency safety standards and recommendations, TOSHIBA
believes Wireless LAN is safe for use by consumers. These standards and
recommendations reflect the consensus of the scientific community and
result from deliberations of panels and committees of scientists who
continually review and interpret the extensive research literature.
In some situations or environments, the use of Wireless LAN may be
restricted by the proprietor of the building or responsible representatives of
the organisation. These situations may for example include:
■ Using the Wireless LAN equipment on board of aeroplanes
■ In any other environment where the risk of interference to other devices
or services is perceived or identified as harmful.
If you are uncertain of the policy that applies on the use of wireless devices
in a specific organisation or environment (e.g. airports), you are
encouraged to ask for authorisation to use the Wireless LAN device prior to
turning on the equipment.
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Safety Instruction for Wireless Products
If your computer has a wireless function, all safety instructions must be
read carefully and must be fully understood, before you attempt to use it.
This manual contains the safety instructions that must be observed in order
to avoid potential hazards that could result in personal injuries or could
damage your wireless products.
Limitation of Liability
For damage occurring due to an earthquake or thunder, fire beyond our
responsibility, action by third party, other accident, intentional or accidental
mistakes by a user, misuse or use under abnormal conditions, we do not
take any responsibility.
For incidental damage (loss of business profit, business interruption, etc.)
occurring due to use or disability of the product, we do not take any
responsibility.
For damage occurring due to non observance of the contents described in
the instruction manual, we do not take any responsibility.
For damage occurring due to erroneous operation or hang up caused by
use in combination with products not related to our company, we do not
take any responsibility.
Usage Restrictions
Do not use the Wireless Products for controlling the following equipment:
■ Equipment directly linked with human life corresponding to the
following.
■ Medical equipment such as life support systems, equipment used in
operations, etc.
■ Exhaust systems for gases such as poisonous gas etc. and exhaust
systems for smoke.
■ Equipment that must be set up in compliance with various laws such
as the Fire Services Act, the Construction Standard Act, etc.
■ Equipment corresponding to that mentioned above.
■ Equipment linked with human safety or having a serious influence on
the safe maintenance of public function, etc., because it is not designed
or manufactured for this type of use.
■ Traffic control equipment for air, railroad, road, marine transport, etc.
■ Equipment used in atomic power plants etc.
■ Equipment corresponding to that mentioned above.
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Warning
Turn OFF the Wireless Communication switch of wireless products in a
congested place, such as a crowded commuter train.
Keep this product away from a cardiac pacemaker at least 22cm.
Radio waves can potentially affect cardiac pacemaker operation, thereby
causing respiratory troubles.
Turn OFF the Wireless communication switch inside a medical facility or
near medical electric equipment. Do not bring medical electric equipment
close to the product.
Radio waves can potentially affect medical electric equipment, thereby
causing an accident due to malfunction.
Turn OFF the Wireless communication switch near an automatic door, fire
alarm or other automatic control equipment.
Radio waves can potentially affect automatic control equipment, thereby
causing an accident due to malfunction.
Do not turn ON the Wireless communication switch in aircraft or in places
that generate or can generate radio interference.
Radio waves can potentially affect equipment, such as that used on-board
aircraft, causing an accident due to malfunction.
You should monitor possible radio interference or other issues that may
arise with other equipment while the product is used. If any effect is noted,
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Table of Contents
Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Special features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10
Utilities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11
Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14
Right side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Left side. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Back side. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Underside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
Keyboard Indicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Optical Disc drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
AC adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12
Opening the display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
Turning on the power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
Turning off the power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
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Using the Touch Pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-1
Wireless LAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-7
Writing CDs/DVDs on a DVD Super Multi drive
supporting ±R Double Layer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-20
DLA for TOSHIBA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-25
Typewriter keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-1
Power indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-2
Power-up modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-13
HW Setup Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-1
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PC Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2
ExpressCard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4
Memory expansion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-8
External monitor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-12
Television . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-12
i.LINK (IEEE1394) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-17
Security lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-18
TOSHIBA support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-17
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Preface
Congratulations on your purchase of the M70 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 M70 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,
yourself with the computer’s features, components and accessory devices.
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
unique to the computer.
Manual contents
This manual has nine chapters, four appendixes, a glossary and an index.
utilities, and options.
briefly explains how they function.
operating your computer and gives tips on safety and designing your work
area. Be sure to read the sections on setting up the operating system and
on restoring the preinstalled software.
devices: TouchPad, the optical disc drives, the internal modem, LAN and
wireless LAN. It also provides tips on care of the computer, disks and
DVD/CD-ROMs.
the keypad overlay and hotkeys.
power resources.
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program.
some diagnostic tests, and suggests courses of action if the computer
doesn’t seem to be working properly.
acronyms used in the text.
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.
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.
DISKCOPY A: B:
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.
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Display
Messages
Messages are used in this manual to bring important information to your
attention. Each type of message is identified as shown below.
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Software
Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Edition/Professional
■ The following software which is preinstalled on your hard disk:
■ Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Edition/Professional
■ TOSHIBA Utilities
■ DVD Video Player
■ TOSHIBA Power Saver
■ TOSHIBA ConfigFree
■ TOSHIBA Assist
■ TOSHIBA Controls
■ TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool
■ TOSHIBA Touch and Launch
■ TOSHIBA TouchPad On/Off Utility
■ TOSHIBA Zooming Utility
■ TOSHIBA SD Memory Card Format
■ TOSHIBA Acoustic Silencer
■ TOSHIBA HW Setup
■ TOSHIBA Accessibility
■ TOSHIBA Virtual Sound
■ TOSHIBA Hotkey Utility
■ TOSHIBA Supervisor Password Utiii
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Features
The M70 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
Depending on the model you purchased:
Intel® Celeron® M Processor 350J/360J/370/380
Intel® Pentium® M Processor 725A/730/740/750/
760/770/780
Other processors may introduced in the future
Chip Set
ATI Radeon® Xpress 200M +ATI IXP450
Mobile Intel® 915PM Express Chipset for
external graphics controller
Mobile Intel® 915GM Express Chipset for
integrated graphics controller
(Chipset depends on the model you purchased)
ATI Mobility® Radeon® X600SE
ATI Mobility® Radeon® X700
(GPU depends on the models you purchased.)
ENE KB910 for Keyboard Controller, Battery
management Unit, and RTC.
ENE CB1410 for PCMCIA controller
TI PCI7411 Multiple Digital Media Card Slot,
IEEE 1394 and PCMCIA Controller
TI PCI4510, IEEE1394 and PCMCIA Controller
Realtek ALC250 for AC97 CODEC.
Realtek RTL8100CL for 10M/100M LAN
Memory
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.
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Slot
Two DDRII SO-DIMM up to 2GB can be
upgraded through memory expansion slot.
Maximum upgradeable system memory may
depend on the model you purchased.
L2 Cache
Depending on the model you purchased:
1MB L2 Cache (Intel® Celeron® M Processor)
2MB L2 Cache (Intel® Pentium® M Processor)
Video RAM
Depending on the model you purchased:
Up to 256 MB integrated solution and shared with
main memory for ATI Radeon® 200M (Maximum
Video RAM size depends on main memory size.)
Up to 128MB integrated solution and shared with
main memory for Mobile Intel® 915GM Express
Chipset
128MB or 256MB HyperMemory™ (64MB or
128MB for local cache) for ATI Mobility®
Radeon® X600SE with HyperMemory™
128MB or 256MB HyperMemory™ (128MB or
256MB for local cache) for ATI Mobility®
Radeon® X700 with HyperMemory™
HyperMemory™ VRAM size will vary depending
on system memory size.
The ATI Mobility® Radeon® X600SE and X700
GPU utilizes the additional bandwidth of PCI
Express to reach higher levels of graphics
performance than traditional graphics memory
solutions. ATI Mobility® Radeon® X600SE and
X700 GPU shares the capacity and bandwidth of
dedicated graphics memory and dynamically
available system memory for turbocharged
performance and larger total graphics memory.
The VRAM capacity indicated in the ATI display
is the sum of the discreet graphics memory and
the maximum possible graphics memory
allocated dynamically by the system memory.
The system memory capacity indicated in the
Microsoft® Windows® PROPERTIES display is
the maximum possible system memory capacity
without adjustment for any system memory which
may be dynamically allocated to the graphics
system depending on demand.
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BIOS
1MB Flash ROM for system BIOS
Suspend to memory or hard disk drive
Hardware password protection
Various Hotkey functions for system control
Complete ACPI 1.0b functionality
Power
Battery Pack
4-cell Lithium Ion smart battery pack with
14.4V*2000mAh
6-cell Lithium Ion smart battery pack with
10.8V*4000mAh
8-cell Lithium Ion smart battery pack with
14.4V*4300mAh
Approximately 12 hours or longer charging time
to 100% battery capacity with system switched
on.
Approximately 4 hours charge time to 100%
battery capacity with system switched off.
Approximately 1.5 days discharging time in
Standby Mode for the 8-cell battery, 1 day for the
6-cell battery and 0.75 days for 4-cell battery.
Discharge time in shutdown mode is
approximately 1 month
RTC Battery
AC adapter
The computer has an internal battery to back up
its Real Time Clock (RTC), calender and setup
information. This battery will last for an average
of one month with no external power source.
The universal AC adapter provides power to the
system and recharges the batteries when they
are low. It comes with a detachable power cord.
Floppy Disk Drive devices
External USB Floppy Disk Drive (depends on the
model purchased)
TouchPad
A TouchPad and control buttons in the palm rest
enable control of the on-screen pointer.
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Display
15.4” TFT screen with a resolution of
1280 horizontal x 800 vertical pixels WXGA
Disks
Fixed hard disk
Depending on the model purchased,
one of the following drives will be installed:
40.0 billion bytes (37.26GB)
60.0 billion bytes (55.88GB)
80.0 billion bytes (74.52GB)
100.0 billion bytes (93.16GB)
120.0 billion bytes (111.78GB)
9.5mm 2.5" hard disk drive
Either Parallel ATA Ultra DMA 100 or
Serial ATA 1.0
CD-RW/DVD-ROM
drive
Some models are equipped with a full-size
CD-RW/DVD-ROM module that lets you record
data to rewritable CD/CD-RWs as well as run
either 12cm (4.72") or 8cm (3.15") CD/DVDs
without using an adapter. It reads DVD-ROMs at
maximum 8 speed and CD-ROMs at maximum
24 speed. It writes CD-Rs at up to 24 speed,
CD-RWs at up to 24 speed. This drive supports
the following formats:
■ DVD-ROM
■ CD-R
■ DVD-Video
■ CD-RW
■ CD-DA
■ CD-Text
■ Photo CD (single/multi-session)
■ CD-ROM Mode1, Mode2
■ CD-ROMXA Mode2 (Form1, Form2)
■ Enhanced CD(CD-EXTRA)
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DVD Super Multi
Some models are equipped with a full-size DVD
drive supporting ±R Super Multi drive supporting ±R Double Layer
Double Layer
module with dual layer support 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 adapter. It reads DVD-ROMs at
maximum 8 speed and CD-ROMs at maximum
24 speed. It writes CD-Rs at up to 24 speed,
CD-RWs at up to 10 speed, DVD-Rs at maximum
8 speed, DVD-RWs at maximum 4 speed,
DVD+RWs at maximum 4 speed, DVD+Rs at
maximum 8 speed, DVD+R (double layer) at
maximum 2.4 speed, DVD-R(double layer) at
maximum 2 speed and DVD-RAM at maximum
5 speed. This drive supports the same formats as
the CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive plus the following:
■ DVD-ROM
■ DVD-R
■ DVD+R
■ DVD-RAM
■ CD-R
■ DVD-Video
■ DVD-RW
■ DVD+RW
■ DVD+R (double layer)
■ CD-RW
■ CD-DA
■ CD-Text
■ DVD-R (double layer)
■ Photo CD (single/multi-session)
■ CD-ROM Mode1, Mode2
■ CD-ROMXA Mode2 (Form1, Form2)
■ Enhanced CD (CD-EXTRA)
Computers in this series can be configured with multiple types of optical
disc drive. For more information on the optical disc drives available, talk to
your dealer. More information on using the optical disc drive can be found
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Slots (depending on configuration)
PC Card
Accommodates one type II device.
Multiple Digital
Media Card (SD/
This slot lets you easily transfer data from
devices, such as digital cameras and Personal
MMC/MS/MS Pro/xD) Digital Assistants, that use flash-memory.
You can use a memory module in this slot.
Express Card
The ExpressCard expansion slot that can
accommodate two standard module formats;
an ExpressCard/34 module and an
ExpressCard/54 module. An ExpressCard
module is a small add-in card technology based
on the PCI Express and Universal Serial Bus
(USB) interfaces.
Ports (depending on configuration)
External monitor
15-pin analog VGA port supports VESA DDC2B
compatible functions.
Universal Serial Bus The computer has three Universal Serial Bus
(USB) ports that comply with the USB 2.0
standard, which enables data transfer speeds
more than 40 times faster than USB 1.1 (which
this computer also supports).
i.LINK (IEEE1394)
TV Out
This port enables high-speed data transfer
directly from external devices such as digital
video cameras.
The 4-pin S-Video port is compatible with PAL or
NTSC TV standard, supporting Macrovision
7.02 copy protection.
Multimedia
The integrated Windows® compatible sound
system provides support for internal speakers as
well as jacks for an external microphone and
headphones.
Sound system
Express Media
Player
Some computers in this series are equipped with
the Express Media Player.
Lets you use the computer’s fixed optical disc
drive as a stand-alone audio CD player or video
DVD player.
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Headphone jack
Microphone jack
A standard 3.5mm stereo jack is provided for the
connection of external headphones or speakers.
A standard 3.5 mm mini microphone jack enables
connection of monaural microphone input.
Communications
Modem
An internal modem provides capability for data
and fax communication. It supports the V.90 or
V.92 standards depending on the region and
provides a modem jack for connection to a
telephone line. The speed of data and fax
transfer depends on the analog telephone line
conditions.
LAN
The computer has built-in support for Ethernet
LAN (10 megabits per second, 10BASE-T) and
Fast Ethernet LAN (100 Mbps 100BASE-TX)
Wireless LAN
Some computers in this series are equipped with
a wireless LAN mini-PCI card that is compatible
with other LAN systems that support the
following: 802.11a+g wireless LAN module/
802.11g wireless LAN module. It has a
Frequency Channel Selection (2.4 or 5 GHz) and
allows roaming over multiple channels.
Bluetooth (depends
on the model you
purchased)
Bluetooth is a short-range wireless technology
used to create PANs (Personal Area Networks)
among your devices, and with other nearby
devices like mobile computers, mobile phones,
and digital cameras.
Security
Power-on password protection
Two level password architecture
Security Lock Slot
Receives an optional security lock in order to
anchor the computer to a desk or other large,
heavy object.
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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.
Hotkeys
Key combinations that let you quickly modify 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
internal display when there is no input from the
keyboard or pointing device for a specified time
period. Power is restored when any key is
pressed or when there is input from a pointing
device. You can specify the time period in the
TOSHIBA Power Saver utility.
Hard Disk Drive
This feature automatically cuts off power to the
Automatic Power Off hard disk drive when it is not accessed for a
specified time period. Power is restored when the
hard disk is accessed. You can specify the time
period in the TOSHIBA Power Saver utility.
System Automatic
This feature automatically places the system into
Standby/Hibernation either Standby Mode or Hibernation Mode when
there is no input or hardware access for a
specified time period. You can specify the time
period and select either System Standby or
System Hibernate in the TOSHIBA Power Saver
utility.
Keypad Overlay
A ten-key pad is integrated into the keyboard.
The Keyboard, for instructions on using the
keypad overlay.
Power-on Password Two levels of password security are available,
Supervisor and User, which can prevent
unauthorized access to your computer.
Battery Save Mode
Instant Security
This feature lets you save battery power. You can
specify the level of system power management in
the TOSHIBA Power Saver utility.
A Hotkey function which blanks the screen and
activates password security to provide quick and
easy data security.
Panel Power Off/On
This feature turns power to the computer off
when the display panel is closed and turns it back
on when the panel is opened. You can specify
the setting in the TOSHIBA Power Saver utility.
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Low Battery
Automatic
Hibernation
When battery power is exhausted to the point
that computer operation cannot be continued,
the system automatically enters Hibernation
Mode and shuts itself down. You can specify the
setting in the TOSHIBA Power Saver utility.
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
In Standby Mode, power to the system remains
on, but the processor and all other devices are
effectively in ’sleep mode’. When the computer is
in Standby Mode, the Power LED flashes amber.
The computer enters Standby Mode regardless
of the Hibernate Mode setting. Refer to the
Turning off the power section in Chapter 3,
Getting Started, for details.
■ 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.
Data in memory will be lost.
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 files.
TOSHIBA Power
Saver
TOSHIBA Power Saver provides configuration
option to conserve power when the computer is
running on either battery or mains power. You
can start TOSHIBA Power Saver as follows:
If Control Panel is in Category View:
Start -> Control Panel -> Performance and
Maintenance -> TOSHIBA Power Saver
If Control Panel is in Classic View:
Start -> Control Panel -> TOSHIBA Power
Saver
TOSHIBA Assist
TOSHIBA Assist is a graphical user interface that
provides easy access to help and services.
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TOSHIBA PC
Diagnostic Tool
TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic tool displays the basic
information on the computer’s configuration and
allows some of the built-in devices functionality
to be tested.
You can start the TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool
as follows:
Start -> All Programs -> TOSHIBA -> Utilities
-> PC Diagnostic Tool
TOSHIBA Controls
This utility allows you to configure the computer’s
audio/video control buttons and setup the
audio/video playback applications.
■ Buttons
Assign applications or functions to the Internet
button and the CD/DVD button.
The default settings are default browser and
CD/DVD.
■ Media Apps
Allows the selection of the application to be used
for audio and video playback.
DVD Player
ConfigFree
The DVD player is used to play DVD Video
media through an on-screen interface and
functions. Click Start, point to All Programs,
point to InterVideo WinDVD then click InterVideo
WinDVD.
ConfigFree is a suite of utilities to allow easy
control of communication devices and network
connections. ConfigFree also allows you to find
communication problems and create profiles for
easy switching between location and
communication networks.
To start ConfigFree, click the Start Button, point
to All Programs, point to TOSHIBA, point to
Networking and click ConfigFree.
Pressing Fn+F9 in a Windows® environment
enables or disables the TouchPad function.
When you press these hot keys, the current
setting will change and be displayed as an icon
onscreen.
TOSHIBA TouchPad
On/Off Utility
RecordNow! Basic
for TOSHIBA
You can create discs in several form ats
including audio CDs that can be played on a
standard stereo CD player and data discs to
store the files and folders on your hard disk drive.
This software can be used on a model with a
CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive or a DVD Super Multi
drive supporting ±R Double Layer.
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DLA for TOSHIBA
DLA (Drive Letter Access) is the packet writing
software which provides the function to write files
and/or folders to DVD+RW, DVD-RW or CD-RW
media via a drive letter like a floppy disk or other
removable disk media.
TOSHIBA Touch and TOSHIBA Touch and Launch is a tool that allows
Launch
you to perform various tasks easily using the
TouchPad. It is useful in the following conditions:
■ To open a file located on the desktop whose
icon is obscured by a window.
■ To open a page contained in the Internet
Explorer Favorites menu.
■ To display the list of currently open windows
and change the active window.
It also provides the following functions by
customizing the settings.
■ To open a file stored in a predefined folder.
■ To quickly launch your frequently used
applications which have been registered.
TOSHIBA Zooming
Utility
This utility allows you to enlarge or reduce the
icon size on the desktop or the application
window.
TOSHIBA 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 access
this utility, click Start, click Control Panel, click
Printers and Other Hardware and select the
TOSHIBA HW Setup icon.
TOSHIBA Fn-esse
This 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.
TOSHIBA
Accessibility
This utility lets you make the Fn key sticky, that
is, you can press it once, release it, and then
press an “F number” key. The Fn key remains
active until another key is pressed.
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TOSHIBA 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 the
United States. The audio filter enables you to
enjoy improved quality sound and music on your
computer.
■ Turning on the feature
To turn on the feature of the audio filiter, follow
the steps below.
1. Select Start, point to All Programs, TOSHIBA,
Utilities and Virtual Sound.
2. TOSHIBA Virtual Sound setting window is
displayed.
3. Click “On” in the Basic Setting.
CD/DVD Drive
Acoustic Silencer
This utility allows you to configure the read speed
of CD drive. You can either configure Normal
Mode, which operates the drive at its maximum
speed for quick data access, or Quiet Mode
which runs at single speed for CD audio and
which can lessen operational noise. It is
ineffective in DVD.
Options
You can add a number of options to make your computer even more
powerful and convenient to use. The following options are available:
Memory Modules
Two memory module can be installed in this
computer.
Use only PC4200 compatible DDRII memory modules. See your TOSHIBA
dealer for details
Battery Pack
AC adapter
An additional battery pack can be purchased
from your TOSHIBA dealer. Use it as a spare to
increase your computer operating time.
If you use your computer at more than one site
frequently, it may be convenient to purchase an
additional AC adapter for each site so you will not
have to carry the adapter with you.
USB Floppy Disk
Drive
Lets you attach a floppy disk drive to your
computer by means of a USB cable.
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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.
Certain types of 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.
Front with the display closed
The following figure shows the computer front with its display panel in the
closed position.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10 11
1. DC IN LED
2. Power LED
3. Battery LED
7. Wireless Communication
Switch*
8. Wireless Communication
LED*
4. Hard Disk Drive LED
9. Microphone Jack
10. Headphone Jack
11. Volume Control
5. Multiple Digital Media Card
Slot Access LED*
6. Multiple Digital Media Card
Slot*
* The availability of this feature is dependent on the model you purchased.
Front of the computer with display closed
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DC IN LED
Power LED
The DC IN LED indicates the computer is
connected to the AC adapter and it is plugged
into an AC power source.
In normal operating mode, the Power LED is
green or blue (depending on the model you
purchased). If the system is in Standby Mode the
LED will flash amber, while the LED will be off
when the computer is turned off or is in
Hibernation Mode.
Battery LED
The Battery LED indicates the battery’s current
charge/discharge status. It lights green or blue
(depending on the model you purchased) when
the battery is fully charged. It lights amber while
the battery is being charged from the AC adapter.
It flashes amber when the battery capacity is low.
Hard Disk Drive LED The Hard Disk Drive LED indicates that the hard
disk drive is being accessed. Every time your
computer runs a program, opens a file, or
performs some other function in which it must
access the hard disk drive, this light will go on.
Multiple Digital
Media Card Slot
Access LED*
The Multiple Digital Media Card Slot Access LED
lights up when the Multiple Digital Media Card is
accessed.
(The availability of this function depends on the
model you purchased.)
Multiple Digital
Media Card Slot*
The Multiple Digital Media Card Slot allows you
to use media cards from digital still cameras and
various forms of portable information equipment.
(The availability of this function depends on the
model you purchased.)
Wireless
Communication
Switch*
The wireless communication switch turns on the
wireless networking transceiver. The Wireless
Communication LED beside it indicates that
wireless networking is turned on.
(The availability of this function depends on the
model you purchased.)
Wireless
Communication
Indicates whether the wireless LAN is active or
not.
LED*
(The availability of this function depends on the
model you purchased.)
Microphone Jack
The standard 3.5 mm mini microphone jack
enables connection of a three conductive type
mini-jack for a monaural microphone.
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Headphone Jack
Volume Control
The headphone jack lets you connect stereo
headphones or other audio-output devices such
as external speakers. Connecting headphones or
other devices to this jack automatically disables
the internal speakers.
Use this dial to adjust the volume of the stereo
speakers or headphones.
Right side
The following figure shows the computer’s right side.
1
2
3
1. Express Card Slot*
2. Optical Disc Drive
3. Optical Disc Drive LED
* The availability of this feature is dependent on the model you purchased.
The right side of the computer
Express Card Slot
This slot allows you to insert an Express Card.
An ExpressCard module is a small, modular
add-in card technology based on PCI Express
and Universal Serial Bus (USB) interface. The
max transmission rate at 2.5Gbps. Both 34mm
type and 54mm type are supported.
(The availability of this function depends on the
model you purchased.)
Optical Disc Drive
The computer is configured with a full-size optical
disc drive module that lets you run either 12 cm
(4.72") or 8 cm (3.15") discs without using an
adapter. See the Drives section in this chapter for
technical specifications on each drive and
using the drive and caring for discs.
Optical Disc Drive
LED
This indicator lets you know when the Optical
Disc Drive is being accessed.
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Left side
The following figure shows the computer’s left side.
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2
3
4
5
6
1. RGB Monitor Port
2. Fan Vents
3. TV Out Port
5. Universal Serial Bus (USB)
Port
6. PC Card Slot
4. i .LINK (IEEE1394) Port*
* The availability of this feature is dependent on the model you purchased.
The left side of the computer
RGB Monitor Port
Fan Vents
This 15-pin port lets you connect an external
video display to the computer.
The fan vents help prevent the CPU from
overheating.
To prevent possible over heating of the CPU, never block the fan vent.
TV Out Port
Connect a 4-pin S- video cable into this
connector in order to output either an NTSC or
PAL television signal.
i .LINK (IEEE1394)
Port
This port allows you to connect an external
device, such as a digital video camera, for
high-speed data transfer.
The availability of this function depends on the
model you purchased.
Universal Serial Bus The Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0 and 1.1
(USB) Port
compatible) port enables USB-equipped devices
such as keyboards, mice, hard drives, scanners,
and printers to be connected to the computer.
PC Card Slot
The PC Card slot can accommodate one 5 mm
PC Card (Type II). You can install any industry
standard PC Card such as a SCSI adapter,
Ethernet adapter or flash memory card.
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Back side
The following figure shows the computer back panel.
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2
3
4
5
1. Modem Jack
2. Security Lock
3. LAN Jack
4. Universal Serial Bus (USB)
Ports
5. DC IN 19V Jack
The back side of the computer
Modem Jack
The internal modem is installed as standard
equipment, this jack lets you use a modular cable
to connect the modem directly to a telephone
line.
Security Lock
LAN Jack
An optional security cable attaches to this port in
order to anchor your computer to a desk or other
large object to deter theft.
This jack lets you connect to a LAN. The
adapter has built-in support for Ethernet LAN
(10 megabits per second, 10BASE-T) and Fast
Ethernet LAN (100 megabits per second,
100BASE-TX). Two indicators built into the jack
let you see the LAN status.
Universal Serial Bus The Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0 and 1.1
(USB) Ports
compatible) ports enable USB-equipped devices
such as keyboards, mice, hard drives, scanners,
and printers to be connected to the computer.
DC IN 19V Jack
The DC IN jack is where you plug in the AC
adapter.
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Underside
The following figure shows the underside of the computer. Make sure the
display is closed before turning over your computer.
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5
2
4
3
1. Expansion Memory Socket
2. Fan Vent
4. Battery Pack
5. Battery Pack Lock
3. Battery Pack Latch
The bottom of the computer
Expansion Memory
Socket
Use this socket to install a memory module to
increase your computer’s memory. Refer to the
Memory expansion section in Chapter 8,
Fan Vent
The fan vent helps prevent the CPU from
overheating.
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Front with the display open
The following figure shows the front of the computer with the display open.
To open the display, push the latch on the front of the display and lift it up.
Position the display at a comfortable viewing angle.
The front with the display open
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TouchPad
The TouchPad pointing device is located in the
center of the palm rest and is used to control the
TouchPad Control
Buttons
Control buttons below the TouchPad let you
select menu items or manipulate text and
graphics designated by the on-screen pointer.
Left and Right
Speakers
The computer provides two speakers for stereo
sound reproduction.
Power Button
Press the power button to turn the computer’s
power on and off. There is an LED inside the
power button (depending on the model you
purchased) which shines either green or blue
(depending on the model you purchased) when
the system is on.
Internet Button
Press the Internet button to open your default
web brower.
The button setting can be changed in TOSHIBA
Controls properties. To access the TOSHIBA
Controls properties, click start, click the Control
Panel, click Printers and Other Hardware and
select the TOSHIBA Controls icon.
(The availability of this function depends on the
model you purchased.)
CD/DVD Button
Pressing this button when the computer’s power
is off will run Express Media Player. Once
Express Media Player is launched, the power
indicator turns on, the audio control buttons are
enabled and pressing this button again will do
nothing. If you press this button while the
computer is switched on or switched off into
Standby Mode, it will launch either Windows
Media® Player or WinDVD depending on the
media that is loaded.
The button setting can be changed in TOSHIBA
Controls properties. To access the TOSHIBA
Controls properties, click start, click the Control
Panel, click Printers and Other Hardware and
select the TOSHIBA Controls icon.
(The availability of this function depends on the
model you purchased.)
When you use Express Media Player, please assign the CD/DVD button to
“CD/DVD” in TOSHIBA Controls Properties.
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Play/Pause Button
Press this button to begin playing an audio CD,
a DVD movie or digital audio files. This button
also acts as a Pause button.
(The availability of this function depends on the
model you purchased.)
Stop/Eject Button
Next Button
Stops playing the CD, DVD or digital audio. Also
ejects a disc from the tray.
(The availability of this function depends on the
model you purchased.)
Skips forward to the next track, chapter or digital
details.
(The availability of this function depends on the
model you purchased.)
Previous Button
Skips backwards to the previous track, chapter or
for details.
(The availability of this function depends on the
model you purchased.)
If Random or Shuffle is selected in Windows® Media Player, selecting Next
or Previous advances to a random selection.
Keyboard Indicators
Arrow Mode
Numeric Mode
Caps lock
Arrow Mode
When the Arrow mode icon lights green, you can
use the keypad overlay (light gray labeled keys)
as cursor keys. Refer to the Keypad overlay
Numeric Mode
You can use the keypad overlay (light gray
labeled keys) for numeric input when the
Numeric mode icon lights green. Refer to the
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Caps Lock
The Caps Lock LED lights when you press the
Caps Lock key. When this light is on, pressing a
letter key on the keyboard produces an
uppercase (capital) letter.
Optical Disc drive
The computer will either have a CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive, or a single layer
or dual layer DVD Super Multi drive supporting ±R Double Layer depending
on its configuration. An ATAPI interface controller is used for the operation
of these optical drives. When the computer is accessing a disc, an indicator
on the drive glows.
Region codes for DVD drives and media
The disc drive and its 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.
Code
Region
1
2
3
4
Canada, United States
Japan, Europe, South Africa, Middle East
Southeast Asia, East Asia
Australia, New Zealand, Pacific Islands, Central America,
South America, Caribbean
5
6
Russia, Indian Subcontinent, Africa, North Korea, Mongolia
China
Writable discs
This section describes the types of writable discs. Check the specifications
for your drive to for the type of discs it can write. Use Record Now! to write
CDs
■ CD-R discs can be written only once. The recorded data cannot be
erased or changed.
■ CD-RW discs can be recorded more than once. Use either 1x, 2x, or
4x multi-speed CD-RW discs or high-speed 4x to 10x discs. The write
speed of ultra-speed CD-RW discs is a maximum of 24x speed.
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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.
CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive
The full-size CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive module lets you record data to
rewritable CDs as well as run either 12 cm (4.72") or 8 cm (3.15") discs
without using an adapter.
The read speed is slower at the center of a disc and faster at the other
edge.
DVD read
CD read
8 speed (maximum)
24 speed (maximum)
CD-R write
CD-RW write
24 speed (maximum)
24 speed (maximum, ultra-speed media)
DVD Super Multi drive supporting ±R Double Layer
The full-size DVD Super Multi drive supporting ±R Double Layer module
lets you record data to rewritable discs as well as run either 12cm (4.72") or
8cm (3.15") discs without using an adapter.
The read speed is slower at the center of a disc and faster at the other
edge.
DVD read
8 speed (maximum)
DVD-R write
DVD-RW write
DVD+R write
DVD+RW write
DVD-RAM write
CD read
8 speed (maximum)
4 speed (maximum)
8 speed (maximum)
4 speed (maximum)
5 speed (maximum)
24 speed (maximum)
24 speed (maximum)
10 speed (maximum, ultra-speed media)
2.4 speed (maximum)
2 speed (maximum)
CD-R write
CD-RW write
DVD+R (DL) write
DVD-R(DL) write
This drive cannot use discs that allow writing faster than 8x speed or faster
(DVD-R and DVD+R with Single Layer), 4x speed or faster (DVD-RW and
DVD+RW), 5x speed (DVD-RAM) or ultra-speed or faster (CD-RW).
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