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Toshiba Satellite Pro 4200 Series User Manual (230 pages)

User Manual

Brand: Toshiba | Category: Laptop | Size: 3.81 MB

General Precautions
8
Working Environment
9
Table of Contents
11
Index
17
Preface

17
Manual Contents

17
Conventions

18
- Abbreviations
  18
- Icons
  18
- Keys
  18
- Key Operation
  19
- Display
  19
- Messages
  19
Chapter 1: Introduction

21
Equipment Checklist

21
Features

22
Special Features

27
Utilities

30
Options

31
Chapter 2: The Grand Tour

33
Front with the Display Closed

33
Left Side

34
Right Side

35
Back Side

36
Underside

38
Front with the Display Open

39
Indicators

40
- System Indicators
  41
Drives

42
- ½" Diskette Drive
  42
- DVD-ROM Drive (Available for some Satellite Pro 4320 Series)
  42
- Region Codes
  43
- CD-ROM Drive
  44
AC Adaptor

45
Chapter 3: Getting Started

47
Setting up

47
- General Conditions
  48
- Placement of Computer
  48
- Seating and Posture
  49
- Lighting
  50
- Work Habits
  50
Connecting the AC Adaptor

51
Opening the Display

52
Turning on the Power

52
Turning off the Power

53
Restarting the Computer

53
Restoring the Preinstalled Software

54
- Restoring the Complete System
  54
- Restoring Toshiba Utilities and Drivers
  54
Chapter 4: Operating Basics

55
Using Accupoint™ II

55
- Accupoint™ II Precautions
  56
- Replacing the Cap
  56
Using CD-ROM/DVD-ROM Drives

57
- Loading Compact Discs
  57
- Removing Compact Discs
  60
Disk Care

61
- Cds
  61
- Diskette Care
  62
International Modem

62
- Country Selection
  62
Video out

65
Cleaning the Computer

65
Moving the Computer

65
Heat Dispersal

66
Chapter 5: The Keyboard

67
Grey Keys

67
F1...F12 Function Keys

68
Soft Keys: Alt Gr Key Combinations

68
- The Euro Symbol
  68
Soft Keys: Fn Key Combinations

69
- Emulating Keys on Enhanced Keyboard
  69
- Hotkeys
  70
- Windows Special Keys
  72
- Emulating Fn Key on External Keyboard
  72
Keypad Overlay

72
Generating ASCII Characters

74
Chapter 6: Power and Power-Up Modes

75
Power Conditions

75
Power Indicators

76
- Battery Indicators
  76
- DC in Indicator
  77
- Power Indicator
  77
Battery Types

78
- Battery Pack
  78
- Real Time Clock Battery
  78
Care and Use of the Battery Pack

79
- Safety Precautions
  79
- Charging the Batteries
  80
- Monitoring Battery Capacity
  81
- Maximising Battery Operating Time
  81
- Retaining Data with Power off
  82
- Extending Battery Life
  82
Replacing the Battery Pack

82
- Removing the Battery Pack
  82
- Installing the Battery Pack
  84
Starting the Computer by Password

85
Power-Up Modes

86
- Hotkeys
  87
- Tsetup
  87
Panel Power off

87
System Auto off

87
Auto Power on

87
Ring Indicator Power on

88
Chapter 7: Setup and Password Security

89
Tsetup

89
- Executing TSETUP
  90
- Changing Values in the TSETUP Menu
  91
- Accepting Changes and Exiting SYSTEM SETUP
  91
- Default Configuration
  91
- TSETUP Options
  92
- Memory
  92
- Password
  92
- Battery
  92
- Pointing Devices
  94
- Hard Disk Mode
  95
- Boot Priority
  96
- Lcd Display Stretch
  97
- Power on Display
  97
- Pci Bus
  102
Password Security

103
- How to Set the Passwords
  104
- User Password
  105
- How to Reset the Passwords
  106
- Enabling TSETUP Access in User Password Mode
  108
- Making a Password Service Diskette
  110
Chapter 8: Optional Devices

113
PC Cards

113
- Installing a PC Card
  114
- Removing a PC Card
  116
Memory Expansion

116
- Installing Memory Module
  117
- Removing Memory Module
  118
- Clearing Hibernation Files
  119
Additional Battery Pack

120
Battery Charger

120
Card Station IV

120
- Front
  121
- Right Side
  121
- Back
  122
- Left Side
  123
- AC Adaptor
  124
- Connecting to the Card Station IV
  125
- Connecting the AC Adaptor
  126
- Disconnecting the Card Station IV
  126
Card Station III

127
- Front
  128
- Right Side
  129
- Back
  129
- Volume Control
  129
- Left Side
  131
- Spacer
  131
- Connecting to the Card Station III
  132
- Connecting the AC Adaptor
  135
- Installing and Removing PC Cards
  136
Port Replicator

138
- Front
  139
- Right Side
  140
- Back
  140
- Left Side
  141
- Connecting the Port Replicator
  142
- Connecting the AC Adaptor
  143
- Disconnecting the Port Replicator
  143
Parallel Printer

144
External Monitor

145
PS/2 Mouse

146
PS/2 Keyboard

146
Security Lock

147
Chapter 9: Troubleshooting

149
Problem Solving Process

149
- Preliminary Checklist
  149
- Analysing the Problem
  150
Hardware and System Checklist

151
- System Start-Up
  151
- Self Test
  151
- Power
  152
- Password
  154
- Hotkeys
  154
- Keyboard
  154
- LCD Panel
  155
- Hard Disk Drive
  155
- CD-ROM Drive
  156
- DVD-ROM Drive
  157
- Diskette Drive
  158
- Infrared Port
  158
- Printer
  159
- Pointing Device
  159
- Serial Mouse
  160
- PC Card
  161
- Monitor
  161
- Sound System
  162
- Usb
  162
- Hibernation
  163
- TV Output Signal
  163
- Memory Expansion
  164
Diagnostic Test

165
- Executing the Diagnostic Test Program
  165
- Choosing Test Options
  166
- Test Sequence
  167
- Subtests
  167
  - Character Attributes
    168
  - Character Sets
    169
  - Graphics Capabilities
    170
  - Hard Disk Test
    171
  - Printer Test
    172
If You Need Further Assistance

173
- Before You Call
  173
- Where to Write
  173
Appendix A: Specifications

175
- Physical Dimensions
  175
  - Environmental Requirements
    175
  - Power Requirements
    176
- Pc Card Slot
  179
Appendix B: AC Power Cord and Connectors

183
- Certification Agencies
  183
Appendix C: the Toshiba International Warranty

185
Appendix D: Keyboard Layouts

189
Appendix E: Display Controller and Modes

195
- Video Modes
  196
Appendix F: if Your Computer Is Stolen

199
- Toshiba Theft Registration
  200
Appendix G: ASCII Character Codes

201
Appendix H: International Modem Guide

207
- Installing the Modem
  207
- Replacing the Keyboard
  209
Glossary

211
Index

225

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Toshiba Satellite Pro 4200 Series User Manual (230 pages)

Table of Contents

Preface

Manual Contents

Conventions

Chapter 1: Introduction

Equipment Checklist

Features

Special Features

Utilities

Options

Chapter 2: The Grand Tour

Front with the Display Closed

Left Side

Right Side

Back Side

Underside

Front with the Display Open

Indicators

Drives

AC Adaptor

Chapter 3: Getting Started

Setting up

Connecting the AC Adaptor

Opening the Display

Turning on the Power

Turning off the Power

Restarting the Computer

Restoring the Preinstalled Software

Chapter 4: Operating Basics

Using Accupoint™ II

Using CD-ROM/DVD-ROM Drives

Disk Care

International Modem

Video out

Cleaning the Computer

Moving the Computer

Heat Dispersal

Chapter 5: The Keyboard

Grey Keys

F1...F12 Function Keys

Soft Keys: Alt Gr Key Combinations

Soft Keys: Fn Key Combinations

Keypad Overlay

Generating ASCII Characters

Chapter 6: Power and Power-Up Modes

Power Conditions

Power Indicators

Battery Types

Care and Use of the Battery Pack

Replacing the Battery Pack

Starting the Computer by Password

Power-Up Modes

Panel Power off

System Auto off

Auto Power on

Ring Indicator Power on

Chapter 7: Setup and Password Security

Tsetup

Password Security

Chapter 8: Optional Devices

PC Cards

Memory Expansion

Additional Battery Pack

Battery Charger

Card Station IV

Card Station III

Port Replicator

Parallel Printer

External Monitor

PS/2 Mouse

PS/2 Keyboard

Security Lock

Chapter 9: Troubleshooting

Problem Solving Process

Hardware and System Checklist

Diagnostic Test

If You Need Further Assistance

Appendix A: Specifications