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Toshiba Satellite R20 Series Resource Manual

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RG 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.3

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  • Page 1 Resource Guide Keep this guide in a convenient place to access important information about your computer. If you need assistance: ❖ Toshiba’s Support Web site pcsupport.toshiba.com ❖ Toshiba Global Support Centre Calling within the United States (800) 457-7777 Calling from outside the United States (949) 859-4273...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction ..................19 Setting up your computer and getting started........21 Your computer’s TFT display ............. 26 Inserting a PC Card................26 Removing a PC Card................. 27 Learning the basics................28 Using the TouchPad™ ............... 28 Using the optical drive ..............29 Moving the computer................
  • Page 3 ALTERED OR LOST DUE TO ANY TROUBLE, FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION OF THE HARD DISK DRIVE OR OTHER STORAGE DEVICES AND THE DATA CANNOT BE RECOVERED, TOSHIBA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGE OR LOSS OF DATA, OR ANY OTHER DAMAGE RESULTING THEREFROM. WHEN COPYING OR TRANSFERRING YOUR DATA, PLEASE BE SURE TO CONFIRM WHETHER THE DATA HAS BEEN SUCCESSFULLY COPIED OR TRANSFERRED.
  • Page 4 ANY CRITICAL APPLICATIONS. IF YOU USE THE COMPUTER PRODUCTS IN A CRITICAL APPLICATION, YOU, AND NOT TOSHIBA, ASSUME FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR SUCH USE. EU Declaration of Conformity TOSHIBA declares, that this product conforms to the following Standards: Supplementary *The product complies with the Information:...
  • Page 5 However, due to differences between the individual PSTNs provided in different countries/regions the approval does not, of itself, give an unconditional assurance of successful operation on every PSTN network termination point. In the event of problems, you should contact your equipment supplier in the first instance.
  • Page 6 2. If this equipment causes RF interference to other radio stations, promptly change the frequency being used, change the location of use, or turn off the source of emissions. 3. Contact TOSHIBA Direct PC if you have problems with interference caused by this product to Other Radio Stations. 2. Indication The indication shown below appears on this equipment.
  • Page 7 Device Authorization This device obtains the Technical Regulation Conformity Certification and the Technical Conditions Compliance Approval, and it belongs to the device class of radio equipment of low-power data communication system radio station stipulated in the Radio Law and the Telecommunications Business Law of Japan.
  • Page 8 Luxembourg Netherlands New Zealand Norway Portugal Sweden Switzerland Europe - Restrictions for use of 2.4 GHz Frequencies in European Community Countries België/ For private usage outside buildings across public grounds over less than Belgique: 300m no special registration with IBPT/BIPT is required. Registration to IBPT/BIPT is required for private usage outside buildings across public grounds over more than 300m.
  • Page 9 802.11a (5 GHz) Australia Austria Belgium Canada Denmark Finland France Germany Greece Ireland Italy Liechtenstein Luxembourg Netherlands New Zealand Norway Portugal Sweden Switzerland Turbo Mode (5 GHz) Canada Europe - Restrictions for Use of 5 GHz Frequencies in European Community Countries European Community 5150-5250 MHz 5250-5350 MHz...
  • Page 10 ❖ This device must be used with Access Points that have employed and activated a radar detection feature required for European Community operation in the 5 GHz bands. This device will operate under the control of the Access Point in order to avoid operating on a channel occupied by any radar system in the area.
  • Page 11 Sweden Switzerland Uruguay Venezuela Approved Countries/Regions for use for the Toshiba Mini PCI Wireless LAN Card This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table. Do not use this equipment except in the countries/regions in the following table.
  • Page 12 TOSHIBA portable computers. Always use Bluetooth cards from TOSHIBA in order to enable wireless net- works over two or more (up to a total of seven) TOSHIBA portable comput- ers using these cards. Please contact TOSHIBA computer product support on Web site http://www.toshiba-europe.com/computers/tnt/bluetooth.htm in Europe or pcsupport.toshiba.com in the United States for more informa-...
  • Page 13 The radiated output power of the Bluetooth Card from TOSHIBA is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, the Bluetooth Card from TOSHIBA shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized.
  • Page 14 Regulatory statements This product complies with any mandatory product specification in any country/region where the product is sold. In addition, the product complies with the following: European Union (EU) and EFTA This equipment complies with the R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC and has been provided with the CE mark accordingly.
  • Page 15 2. If this equipment causes RF interference to other radio stations, promptly change the frequency being used, change the location of use, or turn off the source of emissions. 3. Contact TOSHIBA Direct PC if you have problems with interference caused by this product to Other Radio Stations. 2. Indication The indication shown below appears on this equipment.
  • Page 16 CD-RW drive, Multi-drive or any other optical drive. You could damage the drive. You would also be exposed to laser light or other safety hazards, resulting in serious injury. Always contact an authorized Toshiba service provider, if any repair or adjustment is required.
  • Page 17 This guide is copyrighted by Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. with all rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this guide cannot be reproduced in any form without the prior written permission of Toshiba. No patent liability is assumed, however, with respect to the use of the information contained herein.
  • Page 18 TouchPad is a trademark of Synaptics, Inc. Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Toshiba is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.

  • Page 19: Introduction

    (RoHS), which restricts use of lead, cadmium, mercury, hexavalent chromium, PBB, and PBDE. Toshiba requires its notebook component suppliers to meet RoHS requirements and verifies its suppliers' commitment to meeting RoHS requirements by conducting component sampling inspections during the product design approval process.
  • Page 20 Introduction Safety icons This guide contains safety instructions that must be observed in order to avoid potential hazards that could result in personal injuries, damage to your equipment, or loss of data. These safety cautions have been classified according to the seriousness of the risk, and icons highlight these instructions as follows: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided,...

  • Page 21: Setting Up Your Computer And Getting Started

    For accessory information, visit Toshiba’s Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. Setting up your computer and getting started The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, that shipped with your computer, contains helpful information for setting up your work environment and tips for working comfortably throughout the day.
  • Page 22 Setting up your computer and getting started Never allow any liquids to spill into any part of your computer, and never expose the computer to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Exposure to liquid or moisture can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in damage or serious injury.
  • Page 23 TOSHIBA Battery Charger (that may have been provided with your computer), or use the AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of fire or other damage to the computer. Use of an incompatible AC adaptor or battery charger could cause fire or damage to the computer, possibly resulting in serious injury.
  • Page 24 Setting up your computer and getting started Connect the power cord/cable to the AC adaptor. (Sample Illustration) Connecting the power cord/cable to the AC adaptor Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm.
  • Page 25 Setting up your computer and getting started Connecting a printer Your printer documentation may require you to install the printer software before physically connecting the printer to your computer. If you do not install the software as instructed by the printer manufacturer, the printer may not function correctly.

  • Page 26: Your Computer's Tft Display

    Toshiba authorized service provider. If you are a technically advanced user, visit pcsupport.toshiba.com for information. Toshiba will not be responsible for any product damage, data loss, service or part replacement made necessary by improper installation of a memory module.

  • Page 27: Removing A Pc Card

    Removing a PC Card Insert the PC Card into the slot. (Sample Illustration) Inserting a PC Card When the card is almost all the way into the slot, push firmly but gently to ensure a firm connection with the computer. Do not force the card into position. Removing a PC Card Be sure to disable the PC Card prior to removing it.

  • Page 28: Learning The Basics

    Learning the basics Learning the basics Computing tips ❖ Save your work frequently. Your work stays in the computer’s temporary memory until you save it to the disk. If the network you are using goes down and you must restart your computer to reconnect, or your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you will lose all work since you last saved.

  • Page 29: Using The Optical Drive

    Using the optical drive Because the TouchPad is much smaller than the display screen, moving your cursor across the screen often means having to move your finger several times across the TouchPad in the preferred direction. Once you have positioned your cursor, you can click it into place by either double-tapping the TouchPad or clicking the control buttons.
  • Page 30 Using the optical drive TECHNICAL NOTE: Your optical drive is set to play region 1 (North America) DVD-ROMs. If you play a DVD disc from another region, the drive will automatically change to play in the format of the other region.
  • Page 31 Using the optical drive Media Control Buttons The media control buttons located to the left of the keyboard let you access the Internet when the computer is on and play audio CDs or DVD movies when the computer is off. You can also use them to play CDs and DVDs when the computer is Media Player button Play/pause button...
  • Page 32 Using the optical drive Operating system is The system accesses the Internet. running or the computer is in Standby mode and you press the left side of the Media Player button Power is off or the If a CD is in the drive, the system operates as computer is in a stand-alone CD player.
  • Page 33 If you insert the disc incorrectly, it may jam the drive. If this happens, contact Toshiba support for assistance. Push the disc tray in by pressing gently on the center of the tray until it clicks into place.

  • Page 34: Moving The Computer

    Moving the computer Removing a disc with the computer on To remove a compact disc (CD or DVD) with the computer turned on: Press the eject button on the drive. Do not press the eject button while the in-use indicator light is glowing.

  • Page 35: Mobile Computing

    Published battery life numbers are achieved on select models and configurations tested by Toshiba at the time of publication. Recharge time varies depending on usage. Battery may not charge while the computer is consuming full power.
  • Page 36 Mobile computing Monitoring main battery power The computer’s main battery light gives you an indication of the main battery’s current charge: ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being charged (AC adaptor connected) ❖ Glows blue when the main battery is fully charged ❖...
  • Page 37 Mobile computing Changing the main battery When your main battery has run out of power, you have two options: plug in the AC adaptor or install a fresh main battery. Never short circuit the battery pack by either accidentally or intentionally bringing the battery terminals in contact with another conductive object.
  • Page 38 Mobile computing Slide the battery release lock to the unlocked position. (Sample Illustration) Sliding the battery release lock Slide the battery release latch to release the battery. Pull the discharged battery out of the computer. (Sample Illustration) Removing the battery If the battery is leaking or its case is cracked, put on protective gloves to handle it, and discard it immediately.

  • Page 39: Taking Care Of Your Battery

    Taking care of your battery Inserting a charged battery To insert a battery: Wipe the terminals of the charged battery with a clean cloth to ensure a good connection. Insert the charged battery into the slot until the latch clicks. The battery has been designed so that you cannot install it with reverse polarity.
  • Page 40 If a battery is leaking or damaged, replace it immediately. Use protective gloves when handling a damaged battery. ❖ To replace the main battery, use an identical battery that you can purchase through the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. ❖ A reverse polarity condition should be avoided with all batteries.
  • Page 41 Taking care of your battery Charge the battery pack until the battery light glows blue. ❖ If you have extra battery packs, rotate their use. ❖ If you will not be using the system for an extended period, more than one month, remove the battery pack. ❖...

  • Page 42: If Something Goes Wrong

    If you cannot find the information you need elsewhere, call Toshiba at: (800) 457-7777. Toshiba is dedicated to preserving the environment by sponsoring Call2Recycle, a program of the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation. For more information, and for drop-off locations, visit www.rbrc.org or call 1-800-822-...
  • Page 43 If something goes wrong If you are not connected to a domain server: Click Start, Turn off computer. The Turn off computer window appears. Click Turn Off. The computer turns off. If you are connected to a domain server: Click Start, Shut down. The Shut Down window appears.
  • Page 44 If something goes wrong Problems when you turn on the computer These problems may occur when you turn on the power. The computer will not start. Make sure you attached the AC adaptor and power cord/cable properly or installed a charged battery. Press and hold the power switch for at least 10 seconds.
  • Page 45 If something goes wrong Display problems Here are some typical display problems and their solutions: The screen is blank. Display Auto Off may have gone into effect. Press any key to activate the screen. You may have activated the instant password feature by pressing simultaneously.
  • Page 46 If something goes wrong the brightness of the screen will deteriorate. This is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen technology. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will dim and you may not be able to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power.

  • Page 47: If You Need Further Assistance

    Contact the software company’s technical support group for their assistance. For the number of a Toshiba dealer near you, see “Toshiba voice contact” in this section. Contacting Toshiba If you still need help and suspect that the problem is hardware-related, Toshiba offers a variety of resources to help you.

  • Page 48: Power Cord/Cable Connectors

    Information about what you were doing when the problem occurred ❖ Exact error messages and when they occurred For technical support, call the Toshiba Global Support Centre: Within the United States at (800) 457-7777 Outside the United States at (949) 859-4273...

  • Page 49: Index

    Index display problems AC adaptor screen is blank AC power light alarms eject button low battery optical drive error messages backing up program has performed an illegal files operation battery alarms files changing backing up installing 37, 39 saving real-time clock (RTC) removing buttons inserting...
  • Page 50 Features and specifications primary button stored data protection TouchPad printer tips on computing connecting Toshiba Accessories problem solving information computer hangs when PC Card TouchPad inserted using 28, 29 computer will not start contacting Toshiba...
  • Page 51 RG 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2...
  • Page 52 PMA500296012 08/06 RG 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2...

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