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PC card overheating

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

result in errors or instability in the PC card operation. Also be careful when you

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

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Default Chapter3
- Fcc Information3
- Fcc Conditions4
- Region Selection6
- If Problems Arise7
- Telephone Company Procedures7
- Type of Service7
- Fax Branding8
- Table of Contents13
Preface19
Manual Contents19
Conventions20
- Abbreviations20
- Icons20
- Keys20
- Key Operation21
- Display21
- Messages21
General Precautions23
Stress Injury23
Heat Injury23
Pressure or Impact Damage23
PC Card Overheating24
Chapter 1 Introduction25
Equipment Checklist25
Features26
Special Features30
Utilities32
Options34
Chapter 2 The Grand Tour35
Front with the Display Closed35
Left Side36
Right Side37
Back Side38
Underside39
Front with the Display Open40
Indicators42
High Capacity 2Nd Battery Pack44
AC Adaptor45
Chapter 3 Getting Started47
Setting up Your Work Space47
- General Conditions48
- Placement of the Computer48
- Seating and Posture49
- Lighting49
- Work Habits50
Opening the Display51
Connecting the AC Adaptor51
Turning on the Power53
Windows XP Professional/2000 Setup54
Turning off the Power54
- Shut down Mode (Boot Mode)54
- Hibernation Mode55
- Starting Hibernation56
- Standby Mode57
Restarting the Computer59
Restoring the Preinstalled Software from the Product Recovery CD-ROM60
Chapter 4 Operating Basics61
Using the Touchpad61
Using the USB FDD Kit62
- Connecting 3 1/2" Diskette Drive63
- Disconnecting 3 1/2" Diskette Drive64
- Diskette Care64
Wireless Communications64
- Wireless LAN65
- Wireless Communication Switch65
- Wireless Communication LED65
Lan66
- LAN Cable Types66
- Connecting Cable66
- Disconnecting Cable67
Using the Internal Modem68
- Region Selection68
- Properties Menu69
- Modem Selection70
- Connecting71
- Disconnecting72
Cleaning the Computer72
Moving the Computer72
Heat Dispersal73
Chapter 5 The Keyboard75
Typewriter Keys75
F1 ... F12 Function Keys76
Soft Keys: Fn Key Combinations76
- Emulating Keys on Enhanced Keyboard76
- Hotkeys78
- Fn Sticky Key80
Windows Special Keys81
Keypad Overlay81
- Turning on the Overlays81
- Temporarily Using Normal Keyboard (Overlay On)82
- Temporarily Using Overlay (Overlay Off)83
- Temporarily Changing Modes83
Generating ASCII Characters83
Chapter 6 Power and Power-Up Modes85
Power Conditions85
Power Indicators88
- Battery Indicators88
- DC in Indicator88
- Power Indicator89
Battery Types89
- Main Battery89
- Secondary Battery90
- Real Time Clock Battery90
Care and Use of the Battery Pack91
- Safety Precautions91
- Charging the Batteries94
- Monitoring Battery Capacity95
- Maximizing Battery Operating Time96
- Retaining Data with Power off97
- Extending Battery Life97
Replacing the Battery Pack98
- Main Battery Pack98
- High Capacity 2Nd Battery Pack100
- Disconnecting the High Capacity 2Nd Battery Pack102
Starting the Computer by Password103
Power-Up Modes104
- Windows Utilities104
- Hotkeys104
Panel Power off104
System Auto off104
Chapter 7 HW Setup and Passwords105
HW Setup105
- Accessing HW Setup105
- HW Setup Window106
  - Device Config109
  - Boot Priority110
Supervisor Password114
Chapter 8 Optional Devices115
- Power Devices115
- Peripheral Devices115
PC Cards116
- Installing a PC Card116
- Removing a PC Card118
SD Cards119
- Installing an SD Card119
- Removing an SD Card120
Memory Expansion120
- Installing Memory Module121
- Removing Memory Module123
Battery Pack124
High Capacity 2Nd Battery Pack124
Universal AC Adaptor124
Battery Charger125
USB FDD Kit125
Slim Port Replicator125
- Ports125
- High Capacity 2Nd Battery Pack126
External Monitor126
Security Lock127
Chapter 9 Troubleshooting129
Problem Solving Process129
- Preliminary Checklist129
- Analyzing the Problem130
Hardware and System Checklist131
- System Start-Up131
- Self Test132
- Power132
- Overheating Power down133
- Password135
- Keyboard136
- LCD Panel136
- Hard Disk Drive137
- Diskette Drive138
- Infrared Port138
- Pointing Device139
- Usb Mouse140
- PC Card141
- SD Card141
- Monitor142
- Sound System142
- Usb143
- Modem143
- Lan145
- Wireless LAN145
TOSHIBA Support146
- Before You Call146
- Where to Write146
Appendix A Specifications149
- Physical Dimensions149
- Environmental Requirements149
- Power Requirements149
Appendix B151
Display Controller and Modes151
- Video Modes152
Appendix C155
AT Commands155
Appendix D S-Registers167
- At Command Set Result Codes172
Appendix E179
Appendix F Wireless LAN179
- Card Specifications184
- Radio Characteristics185
Appendix G189
AC Power Cord and Connectors189
- Usa and Canada190
- United Kingdom190
Appendix H191
Internal Modem Guide191
- Installing the Internal Modem191
- Removing the Internal Modem192
Appendix I Parts Numbers193
Glossary195
- Cache Memory197
- Disk Drive199
- Write Protection207
Index209

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