Toshiba Tecra S3

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Preface

Main Page

Default Chapter3
- Fcc Conditions3
- Fcc Information3
- Fax Branding7
- If Problems Arise7
- Telephone Company Procedures7
- Type of Service7
- 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
Introduction27
Equipment Checklist27
- Hardware27
- Software28
- Documentation28
Features28
- Optical Media Drive30
Special Features36
Utilities38
Options42
The Grand Tour45
Front with the Display Closed45
Left Side47
Right Side49
Back Side50
Underside51
Front with the Display Open53
System Indicators56
Keyboard Indicators57
USB Floppy Disk Drive58
Optical Media Drives59
- Region Codes for DVD Drives and Media59
- Writable Discs59
- Cds59
- Dvds59
- Formats60
- DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW Drive60
- DVD Super Multi Drive60
AC Adaptor61
Getting Started63
Setting up Your Work Space63
- General Conditions64
- Placement of the Computer65
- Seating and Posture66
- Lighting67
- Work Habits67
- Strategic Rest Breaks68
- Other Things to Note68
Connecting the AC Adaptor68
Opening the Display70
Turning on the Power71
Starting up for the First Time72
Turning off the Power72
- Shut down Mode (Boot Mode)72
- Standby Mode72
- Hibernation Mode74
Restarting the Computer76
Create Optical Recovery Discs76
Restoring the Preinstalled Software from the Recovery HDD77
Restoring the Preinstalled Software from Your Creating Recovery Media77
Operating Basics79
TOSHIBA Dual Pointing Device79
- Using the Touch Pad79
- Using the Accupoint80
- Accupoint Precautions80
- Replacing the Cap80
Using the Fingerprint Sensor81
- Points to Note about the Fingerprint Sensor81
- Points to Note about the Fingerprint Utility83
- Set up Procedure84
- Window Logon Via Fingerprint Authentication85
- Fingerprint System Boot Authentication86
- Fingerprint Single Touch Boot Feature87
- How the Swipe the Finger88
Using the USB Floppy Disk Drive89
- Connecting USB Floppy Disk Drive89
- Disconnecting USB Floppy Disk Drive89
Changing Ultra Slim Bay Modules90
- Removing a Module90
- Inserting a Module91
Using Optical Media Drives91
- Loading Discs92
- Removing Discs94
- How to Remove CD/DVD When the Disc Tray will Not Open95
Writing Cds on DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW Drive95
- Before Writing or Rewriting96
- When Writing or Rewriting97
Writing CD/Dvds on DVD Super Multi Drive97
- Important Message98
- Disclaimer98
- Before Writing or Rewriting98
- When Writing or Rewriting100
- Recordnow! Basic for TOSHIBA101
- Data Verification102
- DLA for TOSHIBA102
- When Using Windvd Creator Platinum103
- How to Make a DVD-Video103
- How to Learn more about Intervideo Windvd Creator103
- Important Information for Use103
Media Care105
- CD/Dvds105
- Floppy Disks106
Sound System106
- Volume Control106
- Microphone Level107
- Sigmatel Control Panel107
- TOSHIBA MIC Effect107
Modem108
- Region Selection108
- Properties Menu109
- Setting109
- Modem Selection109
- Dialing Properties109
- Connecting109
- Disconnecting111
Wireless Communications111
- Wireless LAN111
- Bluetooth Wireless Technology112
- Bluetooth TM Stack for Windows ® by TOSHIBA112
- Wireless Communication Switch113
- Wireless Communication Indicator114
Lan114
- LAN Cable Types114
- Connecting LAN Cable115
- Disconnecting LAN Cable115
Cleaning the Computer116
Moving the Computer116
Using the Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Protection117
- TOSHIBA HDD Protection Properties118
- Details119
Heat Dispersal120
The Keyboard121
Typewriter Keys121
Function Keys: F1122
Soft Keys: Fn Key Combinations122
- Emulating Keys on Enhanced Keyboard122
Hot Keys123
- Fn Sticky Key126
Windows Special Keys127
Keypad Overlay127
- Turning on the Overlays127
- Temporarily Using Normal Keyboard (Overlay On)128
- Temporarily Using Overlay (Overlay Off)128
- Temporarily Changing Modes129
Generating ASCII Characters129
Power and Power-Up Modes131
Power Conditions131
Power Indicators132
- Battery Indicators132
- DC in Indicator133
- Power Indicator133
Battery Types133
- Battery Pack133
- High Capacity Battery Pack (Option)134
- Real Time Clock (RTC) Battery135
Care and Use of the Battery Pack135
- Safety Precautions135
- Charging the Batteries138
- Battery Charging Notice139
- Monitoring Battery Capacity140
- Maximizing Battery Operating Time140
- Retaining Data with Power off141
- Extending Battery Life141
Replacing the Battery Pack142
TOSHIBA Password Utility143
- User Password143
- Supervisor Password145
- Starting the Computer by Password145
Power-Up Modes146
- Windows Utilities146
- Hot Keys146
Panel Power On/Off146
System Auto off146
HW Setup147
Accessing HW Setup147
HW Setup Window147
- Power on Display148
- Boot Priority149
Configuring the Execute-Disable Bit Capability and TPM155
- Starting and Ending the BIOS Setup Program155
- Execute-Disable Bit Capability156
- Security Controller157
- Diagnostic Mode157
Optional Devices159
PC Card160
- Inserting a PC Card160
- Removing a PC Card161
Expresscard161
- Inserting an Expresscard161
- Removing an Expresscard162
SD Card163
- Formatting an SD Memory Card163
- Inserting an SD Card163
- Removing an SD Card164
- SD Card Care165
- Creation of a Boot Disk165
Memory Expansion165
- Installing Memory Module166
- Removing Memory Module168
Battery Pack169
AC Adaptor169
Battery Charger170
Hard Disk Drive Pack170
- Removing the Hard Disk Drive Pack170
- Installing the Hard Disk Drive Pack171
Ultra Slim Bay HDD Adaptor (Black)172
USB Floppy Disk Drive173
External Monitor173
- Using the TOSHIBA Assist Button174
- Changing the Resolution175
Displaying Movies on a TV or CRT175
I.link (IEEE1394)176
- Precautions176
- Connecting177
- Disconnecting177
Advanced Port Replicator III178
Parallel Printer179
Serial Port179
Security Lock180
Troubleshooting181
Problem Solving Process181
- Preliminary Checklist182
- Analyzing the Problem182
Hardware and System Checklist183
- System Start-Up183
- Self Test184
- Power184
- Overheating Power down184
- Ac Power185
- Password187
- Keyboard187
- Real Time Clock187
- Internal LCD Display Panel188
- Hard Disk Drive188
- DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW Drive189
- DVD Super Multi Drive190
- USB Floppy Disk Drive191
- SD Card191
- PC Card192
- Expresscard192
- Infrared Port192
- Dual Pointing Device193
- Touch Pad/Accupoint193
- Fingerprint Sensor194
- Usb Mouse194
- USB Device195
- Memory Expansion196
- Sound System196
- External Monitor197
- I.link (IEEE1394) Device197
- Modem198
- Lan199
- Wireless LAN199
- Bluetooth199
- Printer200
- TV Output Signal200
- Disposing of PC and PC Batteries201
TOSHIBA Support201
- Before You Call201
- Where to Write202
Disclaimers205
Cpu*1205
Battery Life*2206
HDD Drive Capacity*3206
Lcd*4206
Graphics Processor Unit ("GPU")*5207
Wireless Lan/Intel*6207
Non-Applicable Icons*7207
Copy Protection*8207
Images*9207
Appendix A Specifications209
- Physical Dimensions209
- Environmental Requirements209
Appendix B Display Controller and Modes213
- Display Controller213
- Video Modes213
Appendix C at Commands223
Appendix D S-Registers233
- At Command Set Result Codes238
Appendix E V.90245
Appendix F Wireless LAN245
- Card Specifications245
- Radio Characteristics245
Appendix G TOSHIBA RAID249
- Windows Manual Setup250
- Before Setting up Windows250
- Configuring the Bios Setup Program250
- Windows Setup Procedure250
- Starting the Bios Setup Program252
- Modifying the Bios252
- Ending the Bios Setup Program253
Appendix H Bluetooth Wireless Technology Interoperability255
- Bluetooth Wireless Technology and Your Health257
- Regulatory Statements257
- Device Authorization261
- Wireless Technology262
Appendix I AC Power Cord and Connectors263
- Certification Agencies263
Appendix J TOSHIBA Anti-Theft Protection Timer265
Glossary267

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