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  • Page 1 2610/2650 Series Portable Personal Computer User’s Manual User's Manual...
  • Page 2 Copyright © 1999 by Toshiba Corporation. All rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this manual cannot be reproduced in any form without the prior written permission of Toshiba. No patent liability is assumed, with respect to the use of the information contained herein.

  • Page 3: Eu Declaration Of Conformity

    European Directives. CE-Marking is the responsibility of Toshiba Europe, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. The system has been tested by Toshiba using the YMark2000 test under NSTL's self testing program and meets the NSTL test standards for Year 2000 hardware compliance.
  • Page 4 User's Manual...
  • Page 5 Toshiba CD-ROM drive XM-1902B safety instructions The CD-ROM 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 authorised service location.
  • Page 6 TEAC CD-ROM drive CD-224E safety instructions The CD-ROM 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 authorised service location. Use of controls, adjustments or the performance of procedures other than those specified may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
  • Page 7 Toshiba DVD-ROM drive SD-C2202 safety instructions The DVD-ROM 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 authorised service location.

  • Page 8: General Precautions

    General Precautions Toshiba computers are designed to optimise safety, minimise strain and withstand the rigours 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.
  • Page 9 EMC (Electromagnetic compatibility) and safety standards. However, Toshiba should not guarantee that this product still observes these EMC standards if options or cables not produced by Toshiba are connected or implemented. In this case the persons who have connected / implemented those options / cables have to assure that the system (PC plus options / cables) still fulfils the required standards.
  • Page 10 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 may suffer interference.

  • Page 11: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Preface Manual contents ................ xvii Conventions................xviii Abbreviations ................xviii Icons ................... xviii Keys.................... xviii Key operation ................xix Display..................xix Messages ..................xix Chapter 1 Introduction Equipment checklist..............1-1 Features..................1-2 Special features ................1-6 Options..................1-9 Chapter 2 The Grand Tour Front with the display closed ............
  • Page 12 Standby mode (Windows 98 only) ..........3-10 Restarting the computer ............3-12 Restoring the preinstalled............3-12 Restoring the complete system ............3-12 Restoring Toshiba utilities and drivers ..........3-12 Chapter 4 Operating Basics Using AccuPoint ................4-1 AccuPoint II precautions..............4-2 Replacing the cap................. 4-2 Using the CD/DVD-ROM drive.............
  • Page 13 Keypad overlay................5-6 Turning on the overlays..............5-6 Temporarily using normal keyboard (overlay on) ......5-7 Temporarily using overlay (overlay off) ..........5-7 Temporarily changing modes ............5-8 Generating ASCII characters............5-8 Chapter 6 Power and Power-Up Modes Power conditions ................ 6-1 Power indicators ................. 6-2 Battery indicator ................6-2 DC IN indicator ................6-3 Power indicator................6-3...
  • Page 14 Chapter 7 Toshiba Utilities and Drivers List of utilities and drivers............7-1 Display Driver for Windows ............7-1 Sound Driver for Windows ............7-2 Recording/Playback application ........... 7-2 Wave files..................7-2 MIDI files..................7-2 DirectSound.................. 7-2 Sound Blaster compatibility ............7-2 Toshiba Services ................
  • Page 15 Parallel printer ................9-9 External monitor............... 9-10 TV .................... 9-10 PS/2 mouse................9-11 PS/2 keyboard................9-12 Security lock ................9-12 Chapter 10 Troubleshooting Problem solving process ............10-1 Preliminary checklist ..............10-1 Analysing the problem..............10-2 Hardware and system checklist ..........10-3 System start-up................
  • Page 16 Appendix A Specifications Appendix B AC Power Cord and Connectors Appendix C The Toshiba International Warranty Appendix D Keyboard Layouts Appendix E Display Controller and Modes Appendix F If your computer is stolen Appendix G ASCII Character Codes Glossary Index...

  • Page 17: Preface

    Preface Congratulations on your purchase of the Satellite 2610/2650 series 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 Satellite 2610/2650 series computer.

  • Page 18: Conventions

    Chapter 6, Power and Power-Up Modes, gives details on the computer’s power resources and battery save modes. Chapter 7, Toshiba Utilities and Drivers, describes how to set up special utilities for your computer. Chapter 8, Setup and Password Security, explains how to configure the computer using Hardware Setup and Power Saver Utility in Windows®...

  • Page 19: Key Operation

    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.

  • Page 20: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Some of the features described in this manual may not function properly if you use an operating system that was not preinstalled by Toshiba. Equipment checklist Carefully unpack your computer. Save the box and packing materials for future use.

  • Page 21: Features

    Features The 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: Microprocessor The computer is equipped with Mobile Intel®...
  • Page 22 RTC battery The computer has an internal battery to back up the internal Real Time Clock (RTC) and calendar. AC adaptor The universal AC adaptor provides power to the system and recharges the batteries when they are low. It comes with a detachable power cord. Because it is universal, it can receive a range of AC voltage from 100 to 240 volts;...
  • Page 23 Toshiba Bass A Sound Blaster™ Pro™ and Windows Sound Enhanced System (WSS) compatible sound system gives Sound System your computer multimedia capability. The sound system is equipped with stereo speakers, volume control knob and jacks for headphones and a microphone.
  • Page 24 Internal modem An internal modem provides capability for data and fax communication and supports ITU-T V.90. For data reception it operates at 56,000 bps (maximum) and for data transmission it operates at 33,600 bps (maximum). For fax transmission it operates at 14,400 bps (maximum). The speed of data transfer and fax depends on analogue telephone line conditions.

  • Page 25: Special Features

    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 let you quickly modify the system configuration, launch the Internet Browser and control the CD player directly from the keyboard.
  • Page 26 Battery save mode This feature lets you save battery power. You can specify the Power Save Mode in the Running on batteries item of the Power Saver Utility. Power on password Two levels of password security are available: supervisor and user. This feature prevents unauthorised access to your computer.
  • Page 27 Hibernation This feature lets you turn off the power without exiting from your software. The contents of main memory is saved to the hard disk, when you turn on the power again, you can continue working right where you left off. Use the Hibernate window of Power Management Properties to enable or disable Hibernate support.

  • Page 28: Options

    A 32, 64 or 128 MB memory module can be easily installed in the computer. Battery pack An additional battery pack can be purchased from your Toshiba dealer. Use it as a spare or replacement. AC adaptor If you use your computer at more than one site...

  • Page 29: Chapter 2 The Grand Tour

    Chapter 2 The Grand Tour This chapter identifies the various components of your computer. Become familiar with each component before you operate the computer. Front with the display closed This figure shows the computer’s front with its display panel in the closed position.
  • Page 30 CD-ROM drive (CDT) A full-size, maximum 24-speed CD-ROM drive module lets you run either 12 cm (4.72") or 8 cm (3.15") CDs without using an adaptor. See Chapter 4, Operating Basics, for information on using the drive and caring for CDs. DVD-ROM drive A full-size DVD-ROM drive module lets you run (2650XDVD)

  • Page 31: Left Side

    Left side This figure shows the computer’s left side. RESET POWER POWER BUTTON LOCK The left side of the computer Power Press the power button to turn the computer’s power on and off. Power button lock Set this lock to the locked position to prevent inadvertent power on or power off.

  • Page 32: Right Side

    Right side This figure shows the computer’s right side. VOLUME CONTROL MODEM JACK SECURITY LOCK PC CARD SLOT HEADPHONE MICROPHONE VIDEO-OUT JACK JACK JACK (DVD MODEL ONLY) The right side of the computer PC card slot A PC card slot can accommodate two 5 mm PC cards (Type II) or one 10.5 mm PC card (Type III).

  • Page 33: Back Side

    Modem jack In areas where an internal modem is installed as standard equipment, there is a modem jack that lets you use a modular cable to connect the modem directly to a telephone line. The modem is not supported in some marketing regions. In case of a lighting storm, unplug the modem cable from the telephone jack.

  • Page 34: Underside

    Cooling vents These vents provide an intake of air pulled through the computer by the fan. Be careful not to block the cooling vents. Also be careful to keep foreign objects out of them. A pin or similar object can damage the computer’s circuitry.

  • Page 35: Front With The Display Open

    Front with the display open This figure shows the front of the computer with the display open. To open the display, press the latch on the front of the display and lift up. Position the display at a comfortable viewing angle. DISPLAY SCREEN KEYBOARD INDICATOR PANELS...
  • Page 36 Display hinges The display hinges hold the display screen at easy-to-view angles. Keyboard indicator The keyboard indicator panel provides icons to panels let you monitor the caps lock, arrow mode and numeric mode functions. Details are given later in this chapter. Internet button Press this button to launch an Internet browser.

  • Page 37: Indicators

    Indicators The next two figures show the indicator lights, which light when various computer operations are in progress. Keyboard indicators CAPS LOCK ARROW MODE NUMERIC MODE The keyboard indicators Caps Lock This icon glows green when the alphabet keys are locked in uppercase. Arrow mode When the Arrow mode icon lights green, you can use the keypad overlay (light grey labelled...

  • Page 38: System Indicators

    System indicators DC IN 15V POWER BATTERY BUILT-IN HDD DISKETTE/ CD-ROM DRIVE The system indicators DC IN 15V The DC IN indicator glows green when DC power is supplied from the AC power adaptor. If the adaptor’s output voltage is abnormal or if the power supply malfunctions, this indicator flashes orange.

  • Page 39: Drives

    Drives This section describes the 3 ½" diskette, CD-ROM and DVD-ROM drives. 3 ½" diskette drive DISK-IN-USE INDICATOR DISKETTE SLOT EJECT BUTTON The diskette drive The 3 ½" diskette drive lets you use either double density (720 KB) or high density (1.44 MB) 3 ½" diskettes for data transfer and storage. Disk-In-Use Indicator This indicator lights when the diskette is being accessed.

  • Page 40: Cd-Rom Drive (2610Cdt)

    CD-ROM drive (2610CDT) EJECT BUTTON CD-IN-USE INDICATOR EJECT HOLE The CD-ROM drive The full-size, maximum 24-speed CD-ROM drive lets you run either 12 cm (4.72") or 8 cm (3.15") compact discs without using an adaptor. This drive supports the following formats:  Audio CD  CD-EXTRA  CD-ROM...

  • Page 41: Dvd-Rom Drive (2650Xdvd)

    DVD-ROM drive (2650XDVD) DVD-IN-USE INDICATOR EJECT BUTTON EJECT HOLE The DVD-ROM drive The full-size, maximum 2.4 speed DVD-ROM drive module lets you run either 12 cm (4.72") or 8 cm (3.15") CD/DVDs without using an adaptor. An ATAPI interface controller is used for DVD-ROM operation. When the computer is accessing a DVD-ROM, an LED next to the eject button glows.

  • Page 42: Region Codes

    Region codes DVD drives and media are manufactured according to the specifications of six marketing regions. When you purchase DVD media, make sure it matches your drive, otherwise it will not play properly. Code Region Canada, United States Japan, Europe, South Africa, Middle East Southeast Asia, East Asia Australia, New Zealand, Pacific Islands, Central America, South America, Caribbean...

  • Page 43: Ac Adaptor

    See Chapter 6, Power and Power-Up Modes, for details. The AC adaptor Use of the wrong adaptor could damage your computer. Toshiba assumes no liability for any damage in such case. The current rating for the computer is 3.0 amperes.

  • Page 44: Chapter 3 Getting Started

    Chapter 3 Getting Started This chapter provides basic information to get you started using your computer. It covers the following topics:  Setting up your work space — for your health and safety  Connecting the AC adaptor  Opening the display  Turning on the power  Starting up for the first time  Turning off the power...

  • Page 45: General Conditions

    General conditions In general, if you are comfortable, so is your computer, but read the following to make sure your work site provides a proper environment.  Make sure there is adequate space around the computer for proper ventilation.  Make sure the AC power cord connects to an outlet that is close to the computer and easily accessible.

  • Page 46: Seating And Posture

    Seating and posture The height of your chair in relation to the computer and keyboard as well as the support it gives your body are primary factors in reducing work strain. Refer to the following tips. 90° Posture and positioning of the computer  Place your chair so that the keyboard is at or slightly below the level of your elbow.

  • Page 47: Lighting

    Lighting Proper lighting can improve legibility of the display and reduce eye strain.  Position the computer so that sunlight or bright indoor lighting does not reflect off the screen. Use tinted windows, shades or other screen to eliminate sun glare.  Avoid placing the computer in front of bright light that could shine directly in your eyes.

  • Page 48: Connecting The Ac Adaptor

    240 volts and 50 or 60 hertz. For details on using the AC adaptor to charge the battery pack, refer to Chapter 6, Power and Power-Up Modes. Use of the wrong adaptor could damage your computer. Toshiba assumes no liability for any damage in such case. The current rating for the computer is 3.0 amperes.

  • Page 49: Opening The Display

    Opening the display The display panel can be rotated in a wide range of angles for optimal viewing. 1. Slide the display latch on the front of the computer to the right to unlatch the display panel. 2. Lift the panel up and adjust it to the best viewing angle for you. Use reasonable care when opening and closing the display panel.

  • Page 50: Turning On The Power

    Turning on the power This section describes how to turn on the power. After you turn on the power for the first time, do not turn it off until you have set up the operating system. Refer to the section Starting up for the first time in this chapter.

  • Page 51: Turning Off The Power

    Turning off the power The power can be turned off in one of the following modes. Shut down (Boot), Hibernation or Standby. Shut Down mode (Boot mode) When you turn off the power in Shut Down mode no data is saved and the computer will boot to the operating system’s main screen.
  • Page 52 Benefits of hibernation The hibernation feature provides the following benefits:  Saves data to the hard disk when the computer automatically shuts down because of a low battery. If the hibernation mode is not enabled in the Hibernate window of Power Management Properties in windows 98, the computer will shut down in Boot mode when the battery gets low.

  • Page 53: Standby Mode (Windows 98 Only)

    Data save in hibernation mode When you turn off the power in hibernation mode, the computer takes a moment to save current memory data to the hard disk. During this time, the Built-in HDD indicator will light and the following window will be displayed.
  • Page 54 Executing standby You can enter standby mode in one of three ways: 1. Select from the Shut Down menu. Click Start, click Shut Down, select Stand by and click OK. 2. Close the display panel. This feature must be enabled. Refer to the System Power Mode item in Power Saver Utility described in Chapter 8, Setup and Password Security.

  • Page 55: Restarting The Computer

    Restoring Toshiba utilities and drivers If Windows is working properly, individual drivers or applications can be separately restored. Use the Tools & Utilities CD-ROM according to instructions in the booklet contained in the CD box to reinstall Toshiba utilities and drivers. 3-12 Getting Started...

  • Page 56: Chapter 4 Operating Basics

    Chapter 4 Operating Basics This chapter gives information on basic operations including using AccuPoint II and using the CD/DVD-ROM drive. It also provides tips on caring for your computer and on heat dispersal. Using AccuPoint To use the AccuPoint II, simply push it with your finger tip in the direction you want to move the on-screen pointer.

  • Page 57: Accupoint Ii Precautions

    AccuPoint II precautions Under certain conditions, the on-screen pointer may travel contrary to AccuPoint II operation or an error message may appear. For example, if  You touch the AccuPoint II during power-up.  You apply constant, soft pressure to the AccuPoint II.  There is a sudden temperature change.

  • Page 58: Using The Cd/Dvd-Rom Drive

    Using the CD/DVD-ROM drive The text and illustrations in this section refer primarily to the CD-ROM drive. However, operation is the same for the DVD-ROM drive. The full- size drive provides high-performance execution of CD-ROM-based programs. You can run either 12 cm (4.72") or 8 cm (3.15") CDs/DVDs without an adaptor.
  • Page 59 b. Pressing the eject button will not open the drawer when the computer’s power is off. If the power is off, you can open the drawer by inserting a slender object (about 1.5 cm) such as a straightened paper clip into the eject hole just to the right of the eject button. Ø...
  • Page 60 3. Lay the CD, label side up, in the drawer. Inserting a CD Be careful not to touch the lens or the area around it. Doing so could cause the drive to malfunction. 4. Press gently at the centre of the CD until you feel it click into place. The CD should lie below the top of the spindle, flush with the spindle base.

  • Page 61: Removing Compact Discs

    5. Push the centre of the drawer to close it. Press gently until it locks into place. If the CD is not seated properly when the drawer is closed, the CD might be damaged. Also, the drawer might not open fully when you press the eject button.

  • Page 62: Disk Care

    2. The CD extends slightly over the sides of the drawer so you can grasp it. Hold the CD gently and lift it out. Removing a CD 3. Push the centre of the drawer to close it. Press gently until it locks into place.

  • Page 63: Diskettes

    Diskettes Handle your diskettes with care. The following simple precautions will increase the lifetime of your diskettes and protect the data you store on them: 1. Store your diskettes in the container they came in to protect them and keep them clean. If a diskette is dirty, do not use cleaning fluid. Clean it with a soft damp cloth.

  • Page 64: Cleaning The Computer

    Connecting To connect the internal modem cable, follow the steps below. 1. Plug one end of the modular cable into the modem jack. You can purchase a modular cable from your computer dealer or telephone supply store. 2. Plug the other end of the modular cable into a telephone jack. Connecting the internal modem Disconnecting To disconnect the internal modem cable, follow the steps below.

  • Page 65: Moving The Computer

    Moving the computer The computer is designed for rugged durability. However, a few simple precautions taken when moving the computer will help assure trouble- free operation.  Make sure all disk activity has ended before moving the computer. Check the Built-in HDD and Diskette/CD-ROM drive indicators on the computer.

  • Page 66: Chapter 5 The Keyboard

    Chapter 5 The Keyboard The computer’s keyboard layouts are compatible with a 101/102-key enhanced keyboard. By pressing some keys in combination, all the 101/102-key keyboard functions can be executed on the computer. The number of keys on your keyboard depends on which country’s keyboard layout your computer is configured with.

  • Page 67: F1...F12 Function Keys

    F1…F12 function keys The function keys, not to be confused with Fn, are the 12 keys at the top of your keyboard. These keys are dark grey, but function differently from the other grey keys. F1 through F12 are called function keys because they execute programmed functions when pressed.

  • Page 68: Soft Keys: Fn Key Combinations

    Soft keys: Fn key combinations The Fn (function) is unique to Toshiba computers and is used in combination with other keys to form soft keys. Soft keys are key combinations that enable, disable or configure specific features. Some software may disable or interfere with soft-key operations.

  • Page 69: Hotkeys

    Hotkeys (Fn + a function or Esc key) let you enable or disable certain features of the computers. Some hotkeys can be enabled or disabled by the Toshiba Services Utility. Refer to Chapter 7, Toshiba Utilities and Drivers, for details.
  • Page 70 Power up mode: Pressing Fn + F3 changes the power up mode. When you press these hotkeys, the current setting will be displayed in a window. In a Windows 98 environment, use the When I press the power button feature of System Power Mode tab in Power Saver. This function changes the power up mode only when you start the computer by pressing the power button.

  • Page 71: Windows 98 Special Keys

    This key has the same function as the secondary mouse button. Emulating Fn key on external keyboard The Fn key is only on Toshiba keyboards. If you use an external keyboard attached to the computer, you can execute Fn key combinations by emulating the Fn key.

  • Page 72: Temporarily Using Normal Keyboard (Overlay On)

    Numeric mode To turn on the Numeric mode, press Fn + F11 (Numeric mode indicator lights). Now try numeric data entry using the keys in the following illustration. Press Fn + F11 again to turn off the overlay. & Home PgUp PgDn >...

  • Page 73: Temporarily Changing Modes

    Temporarily changing modes If the computer is in Numeric mode, you can switch temporarily to Arrow mode by pressing a shift key. If the computer is in Arrow mode, you can switch temporarily to Numeric mode by pressing a shift key. Generating ASCII characters Not all ASCII characters can be generated using normal keyboard operation.

  • Page 74: Chapter 6 Power And Power-Up Modes

    Chapter 6 Power and Power-Up Modes The computer’s power resources include the AC adaptor and internal batteries. This chapter gives details on making the most effective use of these resources including charging and changing batteries, tips for saving battery power, and power up modes. Power conditions The computer’s operating capability and battery charge status are affected by the power conditions: whether an AC adaptor is connected, whether a...

  • Page 75: Power Indicators

    Power on Power off (no operation) Battery charge • Operates AC adaptor • LED: Battery off is above low — connected DC IN off battery trigger point Battery charge • Operates is below low • Alarm sounds • LED: Battery flashes battery trigger —...

  • Page 76: Dc In Indicator

    DC IN indicator Check the DC IN indicator to determine the power status from the AC adaptor. Green Indicates the AC adaptor is connected and supplying proper power to the computer. Flashing orange Indicates a problem with the power supply or overheating of the CPU.

  • Page 77: Battery Types

    Check system. Then press [F1] key. The computer’s RTC battery is a nickel metal hydride (NiMH) battery and should be replaced only by your dealer or by a Toshiba service representative. The battery can explode if not properly replaced, used, handled or disposed of.

  • Page 78: Care And Use Of The Battery Pack

    Care and use of the battery pack The battery pack is a vital component of portable computing. Taking proper care of it will help assure longer operating time on battery power as well as a longer life for your battery pack. Follow the instructions in this section carefully to assure safe operation and maximum performance.

  • Page 79: Charging The Batteries

    The Battery indicator glows orange when the battery is being charged. Use only the computer connected to an AC power source or the optional Toshiba Battery charger to charge the battery pack. Do not attempt to charge the battery pack with any other charger.

  • Page 80: Monitoring Battery Capacity

    Monitoring battery capacity Remaining battery power can be monitored in the Power Save Modes window in Power Saver. Wait at least 16 seconds after turning on the computer before trying to monitor the remaining operating time. The computer needs this time to check the battery’s remaining capacity and to calculate the remaining operating time, based on the current power consumption rate and remaining battery capacity.

  • Page 81: Retaining Data With Power Off

    Retaining data with power off When you turn off your computer with fully charged batteries, the batteries retain data for the following approximate time periods: Battery pack 4 to 5 days RTC battery 1 month Extending battery life To maximise the life of your battery pack:  If you have extra battery packs, rotate their use.
  • Page 82 6. Lay the battery cover upside down. Push the latches to the outside and lift out the battery pack. Removing the battery pack For environmental reasons, do not throw away a spent battery pack. Please return spent battery packs to your Toshiba dealer. User's Manual Power and Power-Up Modes 6-9...

  • Page 83: Installing The Battery Pack

    Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations. Use only batteries recommended by Toshiba as replacements. 1. Turn the computer’s power off. 2. Disconnect all cables connected to the computer.

  • Page 84: Starting The Computer By Password

    5. Make sure the battery latch is set to the open position, then align the back edge of the cover with the icon and gently press down and back. 6. Slide the battery latch into place to secure the battery pack. Securing the battery cover Starting the computer by password If you registered a password as supervisor or user, you must enter it to...

  • Page 85: Startup With Password Service Diskette

    2. Enter the password. 3. Press Enter. The computer displays the message below while it starts up. Valid password entered, system is now starting up. If you have set a password and the computer boots by the Auto Power On function when Hibernation is on, the computer will start with the instant security function enabled.

  • Page 86: Power-Up Modes

    Power-up modes The computer has the following power-up modes:  Boot: Computer shuts down without saving data. Always save your work before you turn the computer off in boot mode.  Hibernation: Data in memory is saved to the hard disk.  Standby (Windows 98 only): Power remains on, saving data in RAM, but the CPU and all other devices enter sleep mode.

  • Page 87: System Auto Off

    System Auto Off This feature turns the system off automatically if it is not used for a set duration. The system shuts down in Stand by mode. Refer to Chapter 8, Setup and Password Security, for an explanation of how to set the duration. Auto power on This feature lets you set a time for the system to turn on automatically.

  • Page 88: Chapter 7 Toshiba Utilities And Drivers

    Chapter 7 Toshiba Utilities and Drivers Toshiba utilities and drivers are preinstalled on your hard disk. This chapter describes the utilities and drivers and provides references to the relevant chapter describing each one. List of utilities and drivers The following utilities are preinstalled on your hard disk.

  • Page 89: Sound Driver For Windows

    The sound drivers and DirectX6.x combined provide support for DirectSound. Refer to the Microsoft Internet site for details. Sound Blaster compatibility The sound board is compatible with Sound Blaster, so it can play sound from MS-DOS-based game software. 7-2 Toshiba Utilities and Drivers User's Manual...

  • Page 90: Toshiba Services

    Toshiba Services The Toshiba Services utility for Windows 98 lets you enable or disable pop up windows for power settings and buttons that control the CD player. Refer to Chapter 5, Keyboard, for details on the hotkey functions. In Windows 98 the "Toshiba Services" utility contains two windows: Hotkey and Buttons.

  • Page 91: Dvd Video Player (Satellite 2650Xdvd Only)

    OPTIONS BUTTON PAUSE BUTTON AUDIO BUTTON NEXT/FAST FORWARD BUTTONS SUBTITLE BUTTON ROOT MENU/RESUME BUTTON TITLE MENU/RESUME BUTTON The DVD Video Player control panel Close button Click the Close button to quit the DVD Player. 7-4 Toshiba Utilities and Drivers User's Manual...

  • Page 92: Chapter 8 Setup And Password Security

    Chapter 8 Setup and Password Security This chapter explains how to use Toshiba utilities to configure your computer and how to set security passwords. The utilities include: Windows 98  Hardware  Power Saver Utility MS-DOS  TSETUP  Password security (supervisor password)

  • Page 93: Accessing Hw Setup

    Accessing HW Setup To run Hardware Setup, click Start, point to Settings, click Control Panel and double-click Toshiba Hardware Setup. Hardware setup window The Hardware setup window contains the following tabs: Pointing Devices, Display, TV, CPU cache, Boot Priority, Keyboard, USB, PC card, General, Password, Device Config, Parallel/Printer and Hardware Alarm.

  • Page 94: Pointing Devices

    Pointing Devices This tab lets you select Auto-Selected and Simultaneous. If a PS/2 mouse is connected to the computer Auto-Selected when you turn on the power, the PS/2 mouse is enabled and the AccuPoint II is disabled. Otherwise, the AccuPoint II is enabled. (Default) Enables both the AccuPoint II and PS/2 mouse.
  • Page 95 This option allows you to select the type of TV. NTSC (National Television System Committee) TV Type (Default) PAL (Phase Alternation Line) Composite (Default) TV Output Signal CPU Cache Use this tab to enable or disable the CPU cache, Level 2 cache and to set the Write Policy.

  • Page 96: Boot Priority

    Boot Priority This tab sets the priority for booting the computer. Select from the following settings: The computer looks for bootable files first on the diskette drive, then on the HDD and last on the CD-ROM CD/DVD-ROM. (Default) The computer looks for bootable files first on the HDD, then on the diskette drive and last on the CD-ROM CD/DVD-ROM.
  • Page 97 Keyboard External Keyboard Fn key Use this option to set a key combination on an external keyboard to emulate the Fn key on the computer’s internal keyboard. Setting an Fn key equivalent will let you use "Hotkeys" by pressing the set combination instead of the Fn key.

  • Page 98: Pc Card

    PC Card PC Card Controller Mode This option lets you set the PC Card Controller mode. Use this setting for all PC Cards if you are using a Auto-Selected plug-and-play operating system. (Default) If the card does not work properly with the CardBus/16bit Auto-Selected setting, use this setting for CardBus PC cards.

  • Page 99: User Password

    This field displays the HDD Mode. It cannot be changed by the Hardware Setup program. However, you can change it from Enhanced IDE to Standard IDE mode by using the TSETUP program, explained later in this chapter. Password User Password This option allows you to set or reset the user password for power on and instant security.
  • Page 100 Parallel/Printer This tab lets you set the Printer Port Type. Use the Windows Device Manager to make settings for the Parallel port. Printer Port Type The options in this tab are ECP and Standard Bi-directional. Sets the port type to Extended Capabilities Port (ECP).

  • Page 101: Power Saver Utility

    Power Saver Utility The Power Saver Properties window provides power-saving options to let you select the level of power saving and performance that best fits your computing needs. In all windows, after entering the changes you want to make, click OK or Apply to accept the changes.

  • Page 102: Power Save Modes

    Power Save Modes This window lets you make separate power save settings for operation by either AC power (Plugged in) or battery power (Running on batteries). The computer detects whether the computer is connected to an AC adaptor or running on battery power and automatically sets the proper mode.
  • Page 103 Power Save Mode Details To change the settings of a power mode, select the mode you want to change then click the Details button. A Properties window will be displayed for the mode you selected. The Properties window contains four tabs for four windows: General, Power Save Mode, System Power Mode and Alarm.
  • Page 104 Power Save Mode The Power Save Mode window Lets you select power settings for individual components and peripheral devices including monitor, hard disk drive, PC card and USB devices. User's Manual Setup and Password Security 8-13...

  • Page 105: System Power Mode

    System Power Mode The System Power Mode window Lets you set the action that occurs for the following events:  When I press the power button  When I close the lid (computer’s display panel) When Standby is enabled for this feature, power turns on automatically when you open the display panel.
  • Page 106 Alarm The Alarm window The computer can be set to signal by sound or displayed message when the battery power is low. Alarms are deactivated when the computer is operating with Plugged in selected in the Power Save Mode window. You can make the current Alarm setting active for all Power Save Modes by selecting Override all Modes with setting here.

  • Page 107: Tsetup

    TSETUP TSETUP is an MS-DOS-based program that provides similar functions to Hardware Setup and Power Saver Utility. Settings for the HDD Mode, LCD Display Stretch explained in this chapter, cannot be made in Hardware Setup. The SYSTEM SETUP screen is displayed when you execute the file TSETUP.EXE, which is stored in the Windows subdirectory on your hard disk.

  • Page 108: Changing Values In The Tsetup Menu

    Changing values in the TSETUP menu 1. Press to move between the two columns. Press move between items in a column. 2. Press either the space bar or BkSp to change the value. 3. Press PgUp or PgDn to change pages. On either page, you can go directly to a specific group by pressing the first letter (highlighted) of the group’s name.

  • Page 109: Tsetup Options

    Most functions described in this section can also be changed using Toshiba’s Hardware Setup or Power Saver Utility in Windows. The I/O port, IRQ and DMA channel are set in Windows 98 Device Manager.
  • Page 110 Battery Save Mode This option is used to select Full Power, Low Power or User Setting of the BATTERY SAVE OPTIONS. These settings are for the MS-DOS environment only. When you use Windows, settings made in Power Saver will be used. The following shows full power settings.

  • Page 111: Parallel Port Mode

    Peripheral This group of options determines how a number of internal and external devices work with your computer. Pointing Devices Use this option to enable or disable the AccuPoint II when a PS/2 mouse is connected to the computer. Refer to Hardware Setup for details. Ext.

  • Page 112: Lcd Display Stretch

    Power on Boot Select When this option is enabled, you can change the boot drive during start up. The following message will appear for one or two seconds Press [F2] for the boot drive selection menu. The message does not appear when you use the Supervisor’s password to start the computer.

  • Page 113: Level 2 Cache

    Others Whether or not you need to configure the computer with these options depends primarily on the kind of software or peripherals you use. CPU Cache Use this feature to enable or disable the CPU cache and to set the write policy.

  • Page 114: System Beep

    System Beep Use this feature to enable or disable the system beep. Second page of TSETUP Configuration This option allows you to set the configuration method. I/O Ports This option lets you specify the settings for the serial, built-in modem and parallel ports.
  • Page 115 Built-in Modem This option allows you to set the COM level for the built-in modem port. If a built-in modem (not available in some markets) is not installed, this selection is not active. The built-in modem port interrupt request level (IRQ) and I/O port base address for each COM level is shown below.

  • Page 116: Pci Bus

    When the Parallel Port Mode (see settings below) is set to ECP, the DMA channel can also be set to 1 or 3. The default is 3. LPT setting I/O address Interrupt level DMA Channel 3 (Default) LPT 1 378H LPT 2 278H LPT 3...

  • Page 117: Password Security

    Password security Two security levels are available: supervisor and user. The supervisor password is provided for system managers or others who need to control the computer’s settings. If you do not need to restrict access to the computer’s settings by other users, it is better to register only a user password.

  • Page 118: How To Set The Passwords

    How to set the passwords This section describes how to set the supervisor and user password. User password can be set using the Hardware Setup program. You can use either capital or small letters to enter the password. Please do not use any national specific characters. Supervisor password The SVPW program works only in the MS-DOS environment.
  • Page 119 User password To enter a user password, execute TSETUP, then: 1. Go to the Password item and press the Space or BkSp key to display the following prompt: Password = 2. Enter a password of up to 10 characters. The character string you enter is displayed as a string of asterisks.

  • Page 120: How To Reset The Passwords

    How to reset the passwords This section describes how to reset the supervisor and user password. Supervisor password 1. Go to the DOS prompt, type in SVPW, and press Enter. 2. If the password has been registered, the following line will be displayed: SUPERVISOR PASSWORD = Registered Do you want to delete the supervisor password <Y/N>?
  • Page 121 User password To delete a user password, execute TSETUP, then: 1. Press the Space or BkSp key to display the following prompt: Password = 2. Enter the currently registered password. The character string you enter is displayed as a string of asterisks. Password = **** If you press Enter before entering the password, Registered will appear on the display.

  • Page 122: Enabling Hardware Setup And Tsetup Access In User Password Mode

    Enabling Hardware Setup and TSETUP access in user password mode A switch on the supervisor’s password command lets you enable or disable Hardware Setup and TSETUP access in user password mode. 1. Type SVPW /U at the DOS prompt and press Enter. One of the following sets of messages will be displayed: If TSETUP access is disabled (and other restrictions in effect): USER PASSWORD MODE = Unable to run SETUP...

  • Page 123: Making A Password Service Diskette

    Making a password service diskette If a user forgets the password, the password service diskette lets you bypass the password function. To make a password service diskette, you will need one 3 ½" 2DD or 2HD diskette that contains no data you want to keep.
  • Page 124 When a password service disk is made, the computer overwrites all the data on the diskette with password data. Make sure the diskette you insert does not contain any data you want to keep. If your computer is protected by the Power on Password, when you turn the power on the following message appears: password = If the computer boots by the Auto Power On function and Hibernation is...

  • Page 125: Chapter 9 Optional Devices

    The computer is equipped with a PC card (PCMCIA) expansion slot that can accommodate two 5 mm Type II cards or one 10.5 mm Type III card. Any PC card that meets industry standards (manufactured by Toshiba or other vendor) can be installed. The slots support 16-bit PC cards, including PC Card 16’s multifunction card and CardBus PC cards.

  • Page 126: Installing A Pc Card

    Installing a PC card Two PC card connectors are located one above the other on the right side of the computer. Both connectors are accessed from the same slot. You can install two Type II cards, one in each connector, or one Type III card in the bottom connector.

  • Page 127: Removing A Pc Card

    Removing a PC card Before you remove a PC card, refer to the card’s documentation for procedures and use Windows PC Card Properties utility to deselect the card. To access the PC Card Properties utility click Start, point to Settings, click Control Panel and double click the PC Card (PCMCIA) icon.

  • Page 128: Memory Expansion

    Memory expansion You can install additional memory in the computer’s memory module socket to increase the amount of RAM. This section describes how to install and remove a memory module. Installing memory module Follow the steps below to open the keyboard and install the memory module.
  • Page 129 6. Remove two screws securing the keyboard. 7. Lift up the back of the keyboard, rotate it toward you and lay in face down on the palm rest. The keyboard is connected to the computer by a ribbon cable. Be careful not to apply tension to this cable when you lift up the keyboard.
  • Page 130 8. a. If an internal modem is not installed, skip to step 11. b. If an internal modem is installed, remove two screws securing the modem board and continue with steps 9 and 10. 9. Lift up the front side of the modem board to remove the board. Be careful not to damage the pins connecting the modem board with the system board.
  • Page 131 12. Gently, push the memory module down until latches on either side engage the module to hold it in place. Do not touch the connectors on the memory module or on the computer. Debris on the connectors may cause memory access problems. Installing a half-size module 13.

  • Page 132: Removing Memory Module

    Removing memory module To remove the memory module, make sure the computer is in boot mode then: 1. Be sure the power is off, the battery is removed and all cables are disconnected from the computer, then open the keyboard and remove the modem board as described in the previous section.

  • Page 133: Additional Battery Pack

    Additional battery pack You can increase the portability of the computer with additional battery packs (PA2487U). If you’re away from an AC power source and your battery runs low, you can replace it with a freshly charged battery. See Chapter 6, Power and Power-Up Modes. Additional AC adaptor If you frequently transport the computer between different sites such as your home and office, purchasing an AC adaptor (PA2450U) for each...

  • Page 134: External Monitor

    External monitor An external analogue monitor can be connected to the external monitor port on the computer. The computer supports VGA and Super VGA video modes. To connect a monitor, follow the steps below. 1. Turn the computer off. 2. Connect the monitor to the external monitor port. 3.

  • Page 135: Ps/2 Mouse

    Do not connect a TV to the video-out jack and a monitor to the external monitor port at the same time. If two devices are connected at the same time, they will not display properly. The LCD/TV setting can be selected only when the computer is in dual mode. To set this mode, follow the steps below.

  • Page 136: Ps/2 Keyboard

    PS/2 keyboard Use the PS/2 mouse/keyboard port on the computer. When an external keyboard is connected, you can use both the external keyboard and the computer’s internal keyboard. To connect a PS/2 keyboard: 1. Turn the computer off. 2. Plug the PS/2 keyboard connector into the PS/2 mouse/keyboard port on the computer, pressing gently to assure a firm connection.

  • Page 137: Chapter 10 Troubleshooting

    Chapter 10 Troubleshooting Toshiba designed the computer for durability. However, should problems occur, following the procedures in this chapter can help to determine the cause. All readers should become familiar with this chapter. Knowing what might go wrong can help prevent problems from occurring.

  • Page 138: Analysing The Problem

     Inspect all connecting cables for loose wires and all connectors for loose pins.  Check that your diskette or CD/DVD-ROM is correctly inserted and that the diskette’s write protect tab is correctly set. Make notes of your observations and keep them in a permanent error log.

  • Page 139: Hardware And System Checklist

    If any of the following conditions are present, the self test failed:  The computer stops and does not proceed to display information or messages except the Toshiba logo.  Random characters appear on the screen, and the system does not function normally.

  • Page 140: Power

    Power When the computer is not plugged into an AC outlet, the battery pack is the primary power source. However, your computer has a number of other power resources, including intelligent power supply, Real Time Clock battery. These resources are interrelated and any one could affect apparent power problems.
  • Page 141 Battery If you suspect a problem with the battery, check the DC IN indicator as well as the Battery indicator. For information on indicators and battery operation see Chapter 6, Power and Power-Up Modes. Problem Procedure Battery doesn’t power The battery may be discharged. Connect the AC adaptor to charge the battery.

  • Page 142: Password

    External Keyboard Fn key is set to the combination you are using. Make sure the key combination you are trying to use is enabled in the Toshiba Services utility. Refer to Chapter 7, Toshiba Utilities and Drivers. If you are still unable to use the hotkeys, consult your dealer.

  • Page 143: Lcd Panel

    LCD panel Apparent LCD problems may be related to the computer’s setup. Refer to Chapter 8, Setup and Password Security, for more information. Problem Procedure Lines appear broken Check if you are in DOS mode. In DOS, lines may appear broken, because of the LCD screen’s higher resolution.

  • Page 144: Hard Disk Drive

    Hard disk drive Refer to Chapter 8, Setup and Password Security, for more information. Problem Procedure Computer does not Check if a diskette is in the diskette drive. If a boot from hard drive diskette is inserted, remove it and reboot. There may be a problem with your operating system files.

  • Page 145: Cd-Rom Drive

    CD-ROM drive For more information, refer to Chapter 4, Operating Basics. Problem Procedure You cannot access a Make sure the drive's drawer is securely closed. CD in the drive Press gently until it clicks into place. Open the drawer and make sure the CD is properly seated.

  • Page 146: Dvd-Rom Drive

    DVD-ROM drive For more information, refer to Chapter 4, Operating Basics. Problem Procedure You cannot access a Make sure the drive’s drawer is securely closed. DVD in the drive Press gently until it clicks into place. Open the drawer and make sure the DVD is properly seated.

  • Page 147: Diskette Drive

    Diskette drive For more information, refer to Chapter 4, Operating Basics. Problem Procedure Some programs run The software or hardware configuration may be correctly, but others causing a problem. Make sure the hardware do not configuration matches your software’s needs. You cannot access the Try another disk.

  • Page 148: Pointing Device

    Pointing device If you are using a PS/2 or serial mouse, also refer to Chapter 9, Optional devices, and to your mouse documentation. AccuPoint II Problem Procedure On-screen pointer If a PS/2 mouse is connected, check the does not respond to Hardware Setup or TSETUP program.

  • Page 149: Pc Card

    Serial mouse Problem Procedure On-screen pointer Check for a firm connection between the does not respond to computer’s serial port and the cable’s 9-pin serial mouse operation connector. Did you connect the mouse before turning on the computer? Is the Serial port option in Hardware Setup or TSETUP program set properly? Is your software configured to recognise the mouse? Check the software documentation.

  • Page 150: Monitor

    Monitor Refer also to Chapter 9, Optional Devices, and to your monitor’s documentation. Problem Procedure Monitor does not turn Make sure that the external monitor’s power switch is on. Confirm that the external monitor’s power cable is plugged into a working power outlet.

  • Page 151: Usb

    Refer also to your USB device’s documentation. Problem Procedure USB device does not Check for a firm cable connection between the work USB ports on the computer and the USB device. Make sure the USB device drivers are properly installed. Refer to your Windows 98 documentation for information on checking the drivers.

  • Page 152: Modem

    Modem Refer also to the Internal Modem User’s Guide. Problem Procedure Communication Make sure the computer’s serial port settings are software can't initialise correct. Refer to Chapter 8, Setup and Password modem Security. You can hear a dial tone If the call is going through a PBX machine, make but can’t make a call sure the communication application’s tone dial detection feature is disabled.

  • Page 153: Diagnostic Test

    4. Go to drive C and at the DOS prompt C:\>, type TDIAGS. MS-DOS loads the diagnostic test and displays the following screen: TOSHIBA personal computer xxxx DIAGNOSTICS version x.xx (c) copyright TOSHIBA Corp. 19xx Test the DIAGNOSTICS (Y/N) 5. To execute the program type Y; to exit, type N.

  • Page 154: Choosing Test Options

    Choosing test options Before the test begins, you are prompted to select whether to test the following components. To select the test, type Y at the prompt, otherwise type N. Component Prompt Diskette drive Test the FDD (Y/N)? This test writes patterns to the diskette. Use a formatted, write-enabled diskette.

  • Page 155: Test Sequence

    Test sequence The diagnostic test checks the computer and attached peripherals in the following sequence: 1. System test 2. Memory test 3. Display tests 4. Floppy Disk (Diskette) test 5. Hard disk test 6. Printer test When a test is in progress, the program displays: IN PROGRESS TTSSDSS where TT indicates the test number, the first SS indicates the subtest number, D indicates the drive (if tested), and the second SS indicates the...
  • Page 156 Display tests Character attributes After the System/Memory tests end, the Display tests begin with the Character attributes screen shown below. CHARACTER ATTRIBUTES NEXT LINE SHOWS NORMAL DISPLAY. NNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN NEXT LINE SHOWS INTENSIFIED DISPLAY. NEXT LINE SHOWS REVERSE DISPLAY. RRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR NEXT LINE SHOWS BLINKING DISPLAY. BBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBB PRESS [ENTER] KEY Make sure the line under the message NEXT LINE SHOWS BLINKING...

  • Page 157: Character Sets

    Character sets There are two character set tests. The first checks that the screen can display characters in a 40-column by 25-row format (the characters are wider than normal). The display screen appears as: If the display screen matches the figure above, start the second character set test by pressing Enter.

  • Page 158: Graphics Capabilities

    Graphics capabilities This set of displays tests the screen's capabilities for each graphics mode. During the test, the resolution and mode number appear above an image representing the mode’s capabilities. The number inside the brackets is the mode number. If the image appears normal, press Enter to test the next mode.

  • Page 159: Hard Disk Test

    Floppy disk (Diskette test) After the last graphics display test, the program displays the following prompt: FLOPPY DISK 503000 Mount the work disk(s) on the drive(s), then press [Enter] key [Warning The contents of the disk(s) will be destroyed] If diskette drives are connected, this prompt asks you to insert a diskette into each diskette drive you want to test.

  • Page 160: Printer Test

    Printer test If the hard disk test passes and you selected to test the printer, you see the following message: PRINTER TEST IN PROGRESS 60xxxx where xxxx is a counter that shows the test is still in progress. If you specified an IBM compatible printer, the test prints: If you specified a printer that is not IBM compatible, the test prints: !"#$%&'()*+,-./0123456789:;<=>?@ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ[\]^_`abcdefghijklmno !"#$%&'()*+,-./0123456789:;<=>?@ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ[\]^_`abcdefghijklmnop...

  • Page 161: If You Need Further Assistance

    They are your best sources for current information and support. Where to write If you are still unable to solve the problem and suspect that it is hardware related, write to Toshiba at the nearest location listed in Appendix C. User's Manual...

  • Page 162: Specifications

    Appendix A Specifications This appendix summarises the computer’s technical specifications. Physical dimensions Weight 2610CDT/2650XDVD: typical 3.1 kilograms Size 2610CDT/2650XDVD: 316 (w) 262 (d) 47 (h) millimetres Environmental Requirements Conditions Ambient Relative humidity temperature Operating 5°C (41°F) to 35°C 20% to 80% (95°F) Non-operating -20°C (-4°F) to 65°C...

  • Page 163: Power Requirements

    Power Requirements AC adaptor 100 - 240 volts AC 50 or 60 hertz (cycles per second) Processor Built-in 2610: Intel Celeron processor 433 Mhz 2650: Intel Celeron processor 466 MHz Memory Built-in 64 MB expandable to 192 MB. Optional 32 MB, 64 MB, 128 MB memory modules Microprocessor cache 32 KB cache memory is incorporated in the processor.
  • Page 164 Disks Internal hard disk 6.0 billion bytes Diskette drive Accommodates either 3 ½" 1.44-megabyte or 720-kilobyte diskettes. CD-ROM drive Maximum 24-speed CD-ROM installs in the (2610CDT) computer. The drive supports the following formats: The drive supports the following formats: Audio CD CD-I (Video) CD-ROM CD-EXTRA...
  • Page 165 Keyboard Built-in 84 keys or 86 keys, compatible with IBM enhanced keyboard, embedded numeric overlay, dedicated cursor control, and two dedicated Windows keys. Ports Parallel Parallel printer or other parallel device (ECP compatible) Serial RS-232C compatible port (16550 UART compatible) External monitor 15-pin, analogue VGA port supports VESA DDC2B compatible functions.

  • Page 166: Pc Card Slot

    56,000 bps for data transfer and at up to 14,400 for facsimiles. It is not supported in some markets. Software Standard Windows 98 operating system and Toshiba Utilities and drivers preloaded on hard disk. User's Manual Specifications A-5...
  • Page 167 Options PA Number Article Memory PA2060U 32 MB memory kit PA2061U 64 MB memory kit PA2062U 128 MB memory kit Keyboard PA3006GR Keycaps for German keyboard PA3006FR Keycaps for French keyboard PA3006SC Keycaps for Scandinavian keyboard PA3006SL Keycaps for Swiss keyboard PA3006IT Keycaps for Italian keyboard PA3006SP...
  • Page 168 This product is approved for electrical safety and/or electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) by the following associations: TÜV DIN GOST TÜV Toshiba declares that this product complies with the following directives to be observed for CE marking. CE-Marking is the responsibility of Toshiba Europe, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. 93/68/EEC...

  • Page 169: Ac Power Cord And Connectors

    Appendix B AC Power Cord and Connectors The power cord’s AC input plug must be compatible with the various international AC power outlets and the cord must meet the standards for the country in which it is used. All cords must meet the following specifications: Length: Minimum 2 metres...
  • Page 170 Norway: NEMKO Sweden: SEMKO Switzerland: United Kingdom: In Europe, power cords must be VDE type, H05VVH2-F and two conductor. For the United States and Canada, plug configuration must be a 2-15P (250 V) or 1-15P (125 V) as designated in the U.S. National Electrical code handbook and the Canadian Electrical Code Part II.
  • Page 171 Toshiba representation for registration. On the following pages is a list of the Toshiba companies who can be contacted if a claim on the warranty needs to be made. If difficulties...
  • Page 172 + d Computersysteme u. Bauteile- Tel: +43-1-86388-0 Vertriebsges. mbH & Co. KG Fax: +43-1-86388-9 Alfred-Feierfeil-Straße 5, http://www.a-u-d.com 2380 Perchtoldsdorf Belgium Toshiba Information Systems Benelux B.V. Tel: +32-2-715-8700 Excelsiorlaan 40, B-1930 Zaventem Fax: +32-2-725-3030 http://www.toshiba.be Canada Toshiba Canada Ltd. Tel: +1-905-470-3500...
  • Page 173 Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. Tel: +1-949-583-3000 9740 Irvine Blvd., Irvine, CA 92713-9724 Fax: +1-949-583-3345 http://www.toshiba.com Or for all countries not listed, please call the Toshiba International Service Line: Tel: +352 460433 or E-mail: toshibawarranty@unn.unisys.com User's Manual The Toshiba International Warranty C-3...
  • Page 174 Toshiba addresses for the Internet/World Wide Web Toshiba Europe Toshiba Japan http://www.toshiba-teg.com http://www.toshiba.co.jp Toshiba America Toshiba Canada http://www.toshiba.com http://www.toshiba.ca Toshiba Bulletin Board Service addresses Analogue number: +49 941-7807-999 ISDN1: +49 941-7810500 ISDN2: +49 941-7813131 Internet BBS: www.toshiba-tro.de C-4 The Toshiba International Warranty...
  • Page 175 Appendix D Keyboard Layouts Belgian Canadian User's Manual Keyboard Layouts D-1...
  • Page 176 Danish French German D-2 Keyboard Layouts User's Manual...
  • Page 177 Italian Norwegian Polish User's Manual Keyboard Layouts D-3...
  • Page 178 Portuguese Spanish Swedish D-4 Keyboard Layouts User's Manual...
  • Page 179 Swiss-German UK English US English User's Manual Keyboard Layouts D-5...

  • Page 180: Display Controller

    Appendix E Display Controller and Modes Display controller The display controller interprets software commands into hardware commands that turn particular pels on or off. The controller is an advanced Video Graphics Array (VGA) that provides Super VGA (SVGA) support for the internal LCD and external monitors. The LCD panel displays up to 800 horizontal and 600 vertical pixels on the 2610CDT and up to 1024 horizontal and 768 vertical pixels on the 2650XDVD.
  • Page 181 Table 1. Video modes Video Type Resolution Character CRT colours Scanning NTSC/PAL mode matrix (pels) colours frequency Vertical (Hz) 0, 1 40 x 25 8 x 8 16 of 256K 16 of 256K – / – Text Characters 2, 3 80 x 25 8 x 8 16 of 256K 16 of 256K...
  • Page 182 Table 2. Video modes (Super VGA Linear Mode) TV NTSC/PAL Mode Resolution LCD colours CRT colours Vertical frequency (Hz) NI 1 640 x 480 256/256K 256/256K NI-HR 2 NI-FF 3 800 x 600 256/256K 256/256K NI-HR NI-FF 1024 x 768 256/256K* 256/256K NI-HR...
  • Page 183  What is your address, phone, and fax number? To register the theft, please follow these procedures:  Fill in the Toshiba Theft Registration form (or a copy of it) below.  Attach a copy of your receipt showing where your computer was purchased.
  • Page 184 Toshiba Theft Registration Send to: Toshiba Europe GmbH Technical Service and Support Leibnizstr. 2 93055 Regensburg Germany Fax number: +49 (0) 941 7807 925 Country stolen: Machine type: (e.g. Satellite 2610CDT) Model number: (e.g. PA1218E YXT) Serial number: (e.g. 70123456E)
  • Page 185 Appendix G ASCII Character Codes This appendix shows the American Standard Code for Information Interchange (ASCII) on the following pages. The characters in the IBM char column appear on your display when you type the corresponding ASCII code (as described in Chapter 5, The Keyboard). The characters that are printed, however, depend on the software you are using.
  • Page 186 Sort Ctrl code code char char ¶ § G-2 ASCII Character Codes User's Manual...
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  • Page 188 Sort Sort code code char code code char ’ Ç ü é â ä à å ç ê ë è ï î ì Ä Å É æ Æ ô ö ò û ù ÿ Ö Ü ¢ £ ¥ G-4 ASCII Character Codes User's Manual...
  • Page 189 Sort Sort code code char code code char á í ó ú ñ Ñ ¿ ¡ « » User's Manual ASCII Character Codes G-5...
  • Page 190 Sort code code char ß G-6 ASCII Character Codes User's Manual...
  • Page 191 Glossary The terms in this glossary cover topics related to this manual. Alternate naming is included for reference. AccuPoint II: A pointing device integrated into the Toshiba computer keyboard. adaptor: A device that provides an interface between two dissimilar electronic devices. For example, the AC adaptor modifies the power from a wall outlet for use by the computer.
  • Page 192 asynchronous: Lacking regular time relationship. As applied to computer communications, asynchronous refers to the method of transmitting data that does not require a steady stream of bits to be transmitted at regular time intervals. AUTOEXEC.BAT: A batch file that executes a series of MS-DOS commands and programs each time you start the computer.
  • Page 193 cache memory: High speed memory which stores data that increases processor speed and data transfer rate. When the CPU reads data from main memory, it stores a copy of this data in cache memory. The next time the CPU needs that same data, it looks for it in the cache memory rather than the main memory, which saves time.
  • Page 194 commands: Instructions you enter at the terminal keyboard that direct the actions of the computer or its peripheral devices. communications: The means by which a computer transmits and receives data to and from another computer or device. See parallel interface; serial interface. compatibility: 1) The ability of one computer to accept and process data in the same manner as another computer without modifying the data or the media upon which it is being transferred.
  • Page 195 data bits: A data communications parameter controlling the number of bits (binary digits) used to make up a byte. If data bits = 7 the computer can generate 128 unique characters. If data bits = 8 the computer can generate 256 unique characters. data: Information that is factual, measurable or statistical that a computer can process, store, or retrieve.
  • Page 196 echo: To send back a reflection of the transmitted data to the sending device. You can display the information on the screen, or output it to the printer, or both. When a computer receives back data it transmitted to a CRT (or other peripheral device) and then retransmits the data to printer, the printer is said to echo the CRT.
  • Page 197 See also software and firmware. Hardware Setup: A Toshiba utility that lets you set the parameters for various hardware components. hertz: A unit of wave frequency that equals one cycle per second.
  • Page 198 input: The data or instructions you provide to a computer, communication device or other peripheral device from the keyboard or external or internal storage devices. The data sent (or output) by the sending computer is input for the receiving computer. instruction: Statements or commands that specify how to perform a particular task.
  • Page 199 A Toshiba utility that lets you create a CD-ROM data base for quick access to CD-ROM data. main board: See motherboard. maths co-processor: A circuit built into the processor that is dedicated to intensive math calculations. MDA: Monochrome Display Adaptor. A video display protocol defined...
  • Page 200 non-system disk: A formatted diskette (floppy disk) you can use to store programs and data but you cannot use to start the computer. See system disk. non-volatile memory: Memory, usually read-only (ROM), that is capable of permanently storing information. Turning the computer’s power off does not alter data stored in non-volatile memory.
  • Page 201 The electrical connection through which the computer sends and receives data to and from devices or other computers. Power Saver Utility): A Toshiba utility that lets you set the parameters for various power-saving functions. printed circuit board (PCB): A hardware component of a processor to which integrated circuits and other components are attached.
  • Page 202 ROM: Read Only Memory: A non-volatile memory chip manufactured to contain information that controls the computer’s basic operation. You cannot access or change information stored in ROM. RS-232C: The Electronic Industries Association (EIA) interface standard that describes the 25-pin connector interface and control, data, and status signals that allow asynchronous communications between computers, printers, communications and other peripheral devices.
  • Page 203 TDIAG: A Toshiba diagnostic program used for testing and configuring the computer system’s resources. terminal: A typewriter-like keyboard and CRT display screen connected to the computer for data input/output. TTL: Transistor-transistor logic. A logic circuit design that uses switching transistors for gates and storage.
  • Page 204 Index Battery pack, 1-3 additional, 1-9, 9-9 AC adapter replacing, 6-8 connecting, 3-5 Boot Priority, 8-5 AC adaptor, 1-3, 1-9, 2-15 Built-in HDD additional, 9-9 indicator, 2-10 AccuPoint using, 4-1 AccuPoint II, A-5 CD care, 4-7 problems, 10-12 CD control buttons, 1-6, 2-2 ASCII characters, 5-8, G-1 CD power button, 1-6, 2-2 Auto power on, 1-7, 6-14...
  • Page 205 Diagnostic tests subtests Graphics controller, 1-3 diskette, 10-23 Disk care, 4-7 Diskette care, 4-8 Hard disk drive diskette drive, 1-3 automatic power off, 1-6 controls, 2-11 problems, 10-8 indicator, 2-10 Hardware setup, 8-1 location, 2-1 accessing, 8-2 problems, 10-11 definition, 1-6 Disks, A-3 HDD, 1-3 Display, 1-2, 8-3, A-3.
  • Page 206 Keypad overlay, 1-7, 5-6 arrow mode, 5-6 Options, 1-9, A-6 numeric mode, 5-7 Overlay. See Keypad overlay temporarily using the normal keyboard, 5-7 turning on, 5-6 Panel power off, 1-7 Keytop sets, 1-9 Panel power on/off, 6-13 Parallel port, 2-5. See Ports, parallel LCD.
  • Page 207 10-1 Power-up modes, 6-13 printer, 10-11 Hotkeys, 6-13 self test, 10-3 Preinstalled software sound system, 10-14 Restoring, 3-12 support from Toshiba, 10-25 Printer system start-up, 10-3 problems, 10-11 USB, 10-15 Processor, A-2. See also Microprocessor PS/2 keyboard, 9-12...
  • Page 208 Real time clock battery, 6-4 Toshiba Services, 7-3 Region codes, 2-14 Troubleshooting. See Problems Reset button, 2-3 TSETUP, 8-16 Restarting the computer, 3-12 definition, 1-8 Retaining data with power off, 6-8 options, 8-18 RTC battery, 1-3 alarm volume, 8-22 Battery Save Mode, 8-19 boot priority, 8-20 Screen.

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