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2-18 User’s Manual

The Grand Tour

Use only the AC adaptor supplied as an accessory. Other AC adaptors

have different voltage and terminal polarities and use of them may produce

heat and smoke or even result in fire or rupture.

Main Page

Default Chapter3
- Fcc Conditions3
- Eu Declaration of Conformity4
- Region Selection5
- General Conditions11
- Table of Contents13
Preface21
Manual Contents21
Conventions22
- Abbreviations22
- Icons22
- Keys22
- Key Operation23
- Display23
- Messages23
General Precautions25
- Stress Injury25
- Heat Injury25
- Pressure or Impact Damage25
- PC Card Overheating26
- Mobile Phone26
- Disclaimers26
  - Copy Protection27
  - Hdd Drive Capacity27
Introduction29
Equipment Checklist29
- Hardware29
- Software30
- Documentation30
Features30
Special Features40
Utilities43
Options46
The Grand Tour49
Front with the Display Closed49
Left Side50
Right Side52
Back Side53
Underside54
Front with the Display Open56
System Indicators59
Keyboard Indicators60
USB Floppy Disk Drive61
Optical Media Drives62
- Region Codes for DVD Drives and Media62
- Writable Discs62
- Cds63
- Dvds63
- Formats63
- CD-ROM Drive63
- DVD-ROM Drive63
- DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW Drive64
- DVD Super Multi Drive64
- DVD±R/±RW Drive (DVD Dual Drive)64
AC Adaptor65
Getting Started67
Setting up Your Work Space67
- General Conditions68
- Placement of the Computer68
- Seating and Posture69
- Lighting69
- Work Habits70
Connecting the AC Adaptor70
Opening the Display72
Turning on the Power73
Starting up for the First Time73
Turning off the Power74
- Shut down Mode (Boot Mode)74
- Hibernation Mode74
- Standby Mode76
Restarting the Computer77
Create Optical Recovery Discs78
Restoring the Preinstalled Software from the Recovery HDD78
Restoring the Preinstalled Software from Your Creating Recovery Media79
Operating Basics81
TOSHIBA Dual Pointing Device81
- Using the Touch Pad81
- Using the Accupoint82
- Accupoint Precautions82
- Replacing the Cap83
Using the USB Floppy Disk Drive84
- Connecting USB Floppy Disk Drive84
- Disconnecting USB Floppy Disk Drive84
Changing Slim Select Bay Modules85
- Removing a Module85
- Inserting a Module86
Using Optical Media Drives87
- Loading Discs87
- Removing Discs89
- How to Remove CD/DVD When the Disk Tray will Not Open90
Writing Cds on DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW Drive90
- Before Writing or Rewriting91
- When Writing or Rewriting92
Writing CD/Dvds on DVD±R/±RW Drive (DVD Dual Drive)92
Writing CD/Dvds on DVD Super Multi Drive92
- Important Message (DVD±R/±RW Drive)92
- Important Message (DVD Super Multi Drive)93
- Disclaimer (DVD±R/±RW Drive)93
- Disclaimer (DVD Super Multi Drive)93
- Before Writing or Rewriting94
- When Writing or Rewriting96
- Recordnow! Basic for TOSHIBA97
- Data Verification98
- DLA for TOSHIBA98
- Video98
- When Using Windvd Creator Platinum98
- How to Make a DVD-Video99
- How to Learn more about Intervideo Windvd Creator99
- Important Information for Use99
Media Care101
- CD/Dvds101
- Floppy Disks101
Sound System102
- Using the Microphone102
- Soundmax Control Panel102
- MIC Effect103
Modem103
- Region Selection104
- Properties Menu104
- Setting104
- Modem Selection105
- Dialing Properties105
- Connecting105
- Disconnecting106
Wireless Communications106
- Wireless LAN106
- Bluetooth Wireless Technology107
- Bluetooth TM Stack for Windows ® by TOSHIBA108
- Wireless Communication Switch108
- Wireless Communication Indicator109
Lan109
- LAN Cable Types109
- Connecting LAN Cable110
- Disconnecting LAN Cable110
Cleaning the Computer111
Moving the Computer111
Heat Dispersal112
The Keyboard113
Typewriter Keys113
Function Keys: F1114
Soft Keys: Fn Key Combinations114
- Emulating Keys on Enhanced Keyboard114
Hot Keys115
- Fn Sticky Key118
Windows Special Keys119
Keypad Overlay119
- Turning on the Overlays119
- Temporarily Using Normal Keyboard (Overlay On)120
- Temporarily Using Overlay (Overlay Off)120
- Temporarily Changing Modes120
Generating ASCII Characters121
Power and Power-Up Modes123
Power Conditions123
Power Indicators126
- Battery Indicators126
- DC in Indicator126
- Power Indicator127
Battery Types127
- Battery Pack127
- 2Nd Battery Pack (Option)128
- High Capacity Battery Pack128
- Real Time Clock (RTC) Battery128
Care and Use of the Battery Pack129
- Safety Precautions129
- Charging the Batteries131
- Monitoring Battery Capacity133
- Maximizing Battery Operating Time133
- Retaining Data with Power off134
- Extending Battery Life134
Replacing the Battery Pack135
- Removing the Battery Pack135
- Installing the Battery Pack136
TOSHIBA Password Utility137
- User Password137
- Supervisor Password139
- Starting the Computer by Password139
Power-Up Modes140
- Windows Utilities140
- Hot Keys140
Panel Power On/Off140
System Auto off140
HW Setup141
Accessing HW Setup141
HW Setup Window141
- Boot Priority143
- Device Config147
- Device Configuration147
- Parallel Port Mode147
Configuring the Execute-Disable Bit Capability and TPM148
- Starting and Ending the BIOS Setup Program149
- Execute-Disable Bit Capability149
- Security Controller150
Optional Devices151
PC Card152
- Inserting a PC Card152
- Removing a PC Card153
Expresscard153
- Inserting a Expresscard153
- Removing a Expresscard154
SD Card155
- Formatting an SD Memory Card155
- Inserting an SD Card155
- Removing an SD Card156
- SD Card Care157
- Creation of a Boot Disk157
Memory Expansion157
- Installing Memory Module158
- Removing Memory Module161
Battery Pack162
Slim Select Bay 2Nd Battery Pack162
- Inserting163
- Removing163
AC Adaptor163
Battery Charger164
Hard Disk Drive Pack164
- Removing the HDD Pack164
- Installing the HDD Pack165
Slim Select Bay HDD Adaptor (Black)166
USB Floppy Disk Drive167
External Monitor167
- Using the TOSHIBA Assist Button168
- Changing the Resolution169
Displaying Movies on a TV or CRT169
I.link (IEEE1394)170
- Precautions170
- Connecting171
- Disconnecting171
Advanced Port Replicator Iil172
Parallel Printer173
Security Lock174
Troubleshooting175
Problem Solving Process175
- Preliminary Checklist176
- Analyzing the Problem176
Hardware and System Checklist177
- System Start-Up177
- Self Test177
- Power178
- Ac Power179
- Password181
- Keyboard181
- Internal LCD Display Panel182
- Hard Disk Drive182
- CD-ROM Drive183
- DVD-ROM Drive184
- DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW Drive185
- DVD±R/±RW Drive (DVD Dual Drive)186
- DVD Super Multi Drive187
- USB Floppy Disk Drive188
- SD Card189
- PC Card189
- Expresscard189
- Infrared Port190
- TOSHIBA Dual Pointing Device190
- Touch Pad/Accupoint190
- Usb192
- Memory Expansion192
- Sound System193
- External Monitor193
- I.link (IEEE1394)194
- Modem194
- Lan195
- Wireless LAN195
- Bluetooth196
- Printer196
- TV Output Signal197
TOSHIBA Support197
- Before You Call197
- Where to Write198
Appendix A Specifications201
- Physical Dimensions201
- Environmental Requirements201
Appendix B Display Controller and Modes205
- Video Modes205
Appendix C at Commands215
Appendix D S-Registers225
Appendix E V.90237
Appendix F Wireless LAN237
- Card Specifications237
- Radio Characteristics237
Appendix G Bluetooth Wireless Technology Interoperability243
- Bluetooth Wireless Technology and Your Health245
- Regulatory Statements245
- Device Authorization249
Appendix H AC Power Cord and Connectors251
- Certification Agencies251
Appendix I Parts Numbers253
Glossary255

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