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Toshiba 6100 User Manual (295 pages)

TOSHIBA Wireless Network User's Guide

Brand: Toshiba | Category: Laptop | Size: 3 MB

Critical Applications
2
Fcc Requirements
4
Industry Canada Requirement
4
Installation
4
If Problems Arise
5
Type of Service
5
Fax Branding
6
Instructions for IC CS-03 Certified Equipment
6
Wireless Interoperability
7
Wireless Lan and Your Health
8
Canada - Industry Canada (IC)
9
Europe - Eu Declaration of Conformity
9
Regulatory Information
9
USA-Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
11
Using this Equipment in Japan
13
Device Authorization
14
Interference Statement
14
Safety Instructions
15
Location of the Required Label
16
Export Administration Regulation
17
Table of Contents
19
Introduction
28
Safety Icons
29
- Other Icons Used
  30
This Guide
29
Other Documentation
31
Service Options
32
Chapter 1: Finding Your Way Around

33
- Making Sure You Have Everything
  33
  - Front with the Display Panel Closed
    34
  - Back with Rear Panel Closed
    35
  - Back with Rear Panel Open
    36
  - Right Side
    37
  - Left Side
    37
  - Underside
    39
- Keyboard and Display Features
  40
Chapter 2: Getting Started

45
- Selecting a Place to Work
  45
  - Creating a Computer-Friendly Environment
    45
  - Keeping Yourself Comfortable
    46
    
    Placement of the Computer
    47
    
    Seating and Posture
    47
    
    Arms and Wrists
    49
    
    Work Habits
    49
- Other Precautions
  50
- Setting up Your Computer
  50
  - Connecting to a Power Source
    51
  - Charging the Battery
    54
- Adding Memory
  54
  - Installing a Memory Module
    55
  - Removing a Memory Module
    58
  - Checking Total Memory
    59
- Turning on the Computer
  60
  - Opening the Display Panel
    60
  - Turning on the Power
    60
- Using the Accupoint II ® Pointing Device
  61
- Setting up Your Software
  62
- Registering Your Computer with Toshiba
  63
  - Setting up Other Devices
    63
- Turning off the Computer
  64
  - Closing the Display Panel
    64
- Using External Display Devices
  65
- Using an External Keyboard
  69
  - Making Your External Keyboard Emulate the Fn Key
    70
- Using a Mouse
  70
  - Setting up a PS/2 Mouse with the Accupoint II
    70
- Connecting a Local Printer
  71
- Connecting an External Diskette Drive
  72
- Connecting External Speakers or Headphones
  73
- Connecting a Microphone
  74
- Using an Optional Expansion Device
  74
Chapter 3: Learning the Basics

75
- Computing Tips
  75
- Using the Keyboard
  77
  - Character Keys
    77
  - Making Your Keyboard Emulate a Full-Size Keyboard
    77
  - Ctrl, Fn, and Alt Keys
    78
  - Function Keys
    78
  - Windows Special Keys
    79
  - Overlay Keys
    79
  - Using the Overlay to Type Numeric Data
    80
- Starting a Program
  81
- Saving Your Work
  84
  - Saving Files
    84
  - File Names
    85
  - Using a File Extension
    86
- Printing Your Work
  86
- Using the DVD-ROM or Multifunction Drive
  87
- Using PC Cards
  92
  - Hot Swapping
    92
- Using SD ® (Secure Digital) Cards
  93
- Using Your Computer at the Office
  94
- Using a Computer Lock
  94
- Caring for Your Computer
  95
  - Cleaning the Computer
    95
  - Moving the Computer
    96
- Backing up Your Work
  96
  - Restoring Your Work
    97
- Preparing for Communications
  97
- Different Ways to Turn the Computer on and off
  98
- Powering down the Computer
  98
  - Using Turn off Computer
    99
    
    Shutting down more Quickly
    99
    
    Starting Again after Shut down
    101
  - Using Hibernation
    101
  - Starting Again from Hibernation Mode
    103
  - Using Standby
    103
  - Going into Standby Mode more Quickly
    105
- Toshiba's Online Resources
  106
Chapter 4: Mobile Computing

107
- Toshiba's Energy-Saver Design
  107
- Running the Computer on Battery Power
  108
  - Battery Notice
    108
  - Safety Precautions
    109
  - Maximizing Battery Life
    110
  - Charging the Batteries
    111
  - Monitoring Battery Power
    111
  - Displaying Remaining Battery Power
    112
- What to Do When the Battery Alarm Sounds
  114
- Changing Batteries
  115
  - Disposing of Used Batteries
    117
- Conserving Power
  117
  - Power Usage Modes in Windows XP Professional
    118
  - Using a Hot Key to Set the Power Usage Mode
    119
- Additional Options for Power
  120
Chapter 5: Expansion Options

121
- Devices for Office Computing
  121
  - Connecting External (Optional) Devices
    122
- Using an External Keyboard
  122
- Using a Mouse
  123
  - Connecting a Serial Mouse
    123
  - Connecting a USB Mouse
    123
  - Connecting a PS/2 Mouse
    124
- Using a Printer
  126
  - Connecting a Parallel Printer
    126
  - Setting up Your Printer
    127
- Using the Wi-Fi™ Wireless LAN Mini PCI Module
  131
  - Accessing the Wi-Fi™ Mini PCI Module
    131
- Using an Optional Expansion Device
  132
Chapter 6: Enhancing Productivity

133
- Exploring the Desktop
  133
  - Finding Your Way Around the Desktop
    134
    
    Start Button
    135
    
    System Tray
    136
- Exchanging Data with Another Computer
  137
  - Transferring Files
    137
  - Getting Help Transferring Files
    137
  - Setting up for Communications
    138
  - Determining the COM Port
    138
  - Connecting the Modem to a Telephone Line
    139
  - Connecting Your Computer to a Network
    140
    
    Setting up the Connection
    140
    
    Setting up a Wireless Connection
    141
- An Overview of Using the Internet
  143
  - The Internet
    143
  - The World Wide Web
    143
  - Internet Service Providers
    144
  - Connecting to the Internet
    144
  - Surfing the Internet
    145
  - Internet Features
    145
  - Uploading and Downloading Files from the Internet
    146
- Exploring Audio Features
  146
  - Playing an Audio CD
    146
  - Playing Cds Using Auto-Run
    148
  - Creating a CD
    148
  - Recording Sounds
    148
    
    Using a Microphone
    149
    
    Adjusting Recording Quality
    150
  - Using External Speakers or Headphones
    150
- Using Slim Selectbay® Modules
  151
  - Removing a Module from the Slim Selectbay
    152
  - Inserting a Module into the Slim Selectbay
    153
- Inserting and Removing Hard Drives
  153
- Inserting and Removing PC Cards
  155
- Using SD ® Cards
  159
  - Inserting an SD ® Card
    159
  - Removing an SD ® Card
    160
- Connecting Your Modem to a Telephone Line
  160
  - Connecting to a Phone Line
    161
Chapter 7: Toshiba Utilities

163
- Fn-Esse
  164
- Toshiba Console
  168
  - Customizing Your Computer
    169
  - Network
    170
  - Security
    170
  - Power Management
    170
  - Customizing a Power Mode
    172
  - Mouse Utility
    173
  - Hotkey Utility
    173
  - Mobile Extension Service
    174
  - Slim Selectbay ® Service
    174
  - Toshiba Hardware Settings
    174
- Toshiba Power Saver Utility
  176
- Enabling Hibernation
  177
- Setting User Passwords
  178
  - Using an Instant Password
    178
  - Setting a User Password
    179
  - Disabling a User Password
    179
- Using a Supervisor Password
  180
  - Setting a Supervisor Password
    180
  - Deleting a Supervisor Password
    181
Chapter 8: Windvd

183
- Playing Dvds
  183
  - Using the Windvd Slider Bar (Location)
    185
- Using the Windvd Control Panel
  186
  - Using the Control Panel Playback Buttons
    187
  - Maximizing the Video Window
    190
- Using Windvd Advanced Features
  191
- Using Playlists
  191
  - Creating a Playlist
    192
  - Playing a Playlist
    193
- Getting Help
  194
- Exiting Windvd
  194
Chapter 9: If Something Goes Wrong

195
- Problems that Are Easy to Fix
  195
- Problems When You Turn on the Computer
  197
- The Windows® Operating System Is Not Working
  198
- Resolving a Hardware Conflict
  201
  - A Plan of Action
    201
  - Resolving Hardware Conflicts on Your Own
    202
    
    Interrupt Request Channel
    202
    
    Direct Memory Access
    202
    
    Resolving Conflicts
    202
  - Fixing a Problem with Device Manager
    203
    
    Disabling a Device
    203
    
    Checking Device Properties
    204
  - Memory Problems
    205
  - Power and the Batteries
    205
  - Keyboard Problems
    207
  - Display Problems
    207
  - Disk Drive Problems
    209
  - Error-Checking
    210
  - DVD-ROM or Multifunction Drive Problems
    212
  - Minimum System Requirements
    215
  - Sound System Problems
    219
  - PC Card Problems
    220
  - Card Information Structure
    220
  - Printer Problems
    223
  - Modem Problems
    224
- Develop Good Computing Habits
  225
- If You Need Further Assistance
  226
  - Before You Call
    226
  - Contacting Toshiba
    226
  - Toshiba Voice Contact
    227
- Other Toshiba Internet Web Sites
  227
- Toshiba's Worldwide Offices
  228
Appendix A: Windows 2000 Supplemental Information

231
- Using Your Computer for the First Time
  231
  - Setting up Your Software
    231
  - Completing Installation
    232
  - Completing the Initial Startup Procedure
    232
- Connecting to the Internet
  233
- Setting up a Printer
  234
- Exploring the Desktop
  235
  - Using the Start Menu
    235
  - Using Windows ® 2000 Professional Online Help
    236
- Viewing Your Computer's Contents
  238
  - Using Windows ® Explorer
    238
  - Naming Your Files
    238
- Backing up Your Work
  238
- Restoring Your Work
  239
- Running the Computer on Battery Power
  240
- Powering down the Computer
  240
  - Shut down Command
    241
  - Hibernation Command
    241
  - Standby Command
    242
- Using Shut down
  243
  - Shutting down more Quickly
    243
  - Starting Again after Shut down
    245
- Using Hibernation
  246
- Using Standby
  249
- Toshiba Utilities
  252
  - Toshiba Hardware Setup
    252
Appendix B: Hot Keys

255
- Volume Mute
  255
- Instant Password Security
  256
- Without a Password
  256
- With a Password
  256
- Power Usage Mode
  257
- Standby Mode
  258
- Hibernation Mode
  259
- Display Modes
  260
- Display Brightness
  261
- Enabling a Wireless Device
  261
- Keyboard Hot Keys
  262
Appendix C: Power Cable Connectors

263
Appendix D: Video Modes

264
- Glossary
  268
- Index
  283

Toshiba 6100 User Manual (266 pages)

TOSHIBA 6100 Portable Personal Computer User's Manual

Brand: Toshiba | Category: Laptop | Size: 1 MB

Fcc Information
3
Fcc Conditions
4
VCCI Class B Information
4
Conformity Statement
5
Modem Warning Notice
5
Network Compatibility Statement
5
Japan Regulations
6
Region Selection
6
If Problems Arise
7
Type of Service
7
Fax Branding
8
Instructions for IC CS-03 Certified Equipment
8
Modem Warning Notice for Australia
9
Notes for Users in Australia and New Zealand
9
Notes for Use of this Device in New Zealand
10
General Conditions
12
Location of the Required Label
13
Safety Instruction
13
Safety Instruction
28
Table of Contents
37
Preface

43
Manual Contents

43
Conventions

44
- Abbreviations
  44
- Icons
  44
- Keys
  44
- Key Operation
  45
- Display
  45
- Messages
  45
General Precautions

47
Stress Injury

47
Heat Injury

47
Pressure or Impact Damage

47
PC Card Overheating

47
Chapter 1 Introduction

49
Equipment Checklist

49
- Windows XP
  50
Features

51
Slim Select Bay 2Nd Battery Pack (Black)

55
Special Features

56
Utilities

58
Options

60
- Installing
  60
- Hard Disk Drive
  60
Chapter 2 The Grand Tour

63
Front with the Display Closed

63
Left Side

64
Right Side

65
Back Side

66
Underside

67
Front with the Display Open

69
Indicators

70
- Power Source/System Indicators
  71
- Keyboard Indicator
  72
Slim Select Bay Modules

73
- DVD-ROM Drive (Black)
  74
- CD-ROM Drive (Black)
  75
- CD-R/RW Drive (Black)
  75
- CD-RW/DVD-ROM Drive (Black)
  76
  - DVD-ROM Drive (Black)
    76
- Slim Select Bay HDD Adaptor (Black)
  78
- Slim Select Bay 2Nd Battery Pack (Black)
  78
- Weight Saver
  79
AC Adaptor

73
Chapter 3 Getting Started

81
Setting up Your Work Space

82
- General Conditions
  82
- Placement of Computer
  82
- Seating and Posture
  83
- Lighting
  84
- Work Habits
  84
Opening the Display

85
Connecting the AC Adaptor

85
Turning on the Power

87
Windows XP Professional/2000 Setup

88
Turning off the Power

88
- Shut down Mode (Boot Mode)
  88
- Hibernation Mode
  89
  - Automatic Hibernation
    90
  - Starting Hibernation
    90
- Standby Mode
  91
Restarting the Computer

93
Restoring the Windows System

93
Chapter 4 Operating Basics

95
Using Accupoint II

95
- Accupoint II Precautions
  96
- Replacing the Cap
  96
Changing Slim Select Bay Modules

97
- Removing a Module
  97
- Installing a Module
  98
Using Optical Media Drives

98
- Loading Cds
  99
- Removing Cds
  102
- CD/Dvds Care
  103
Using 3 1/2" External Diskette Drive

104
- Connecting 3 1/2" Diskette Drive
  105
- Disconnecting 3 1/2" Diskette Drive
  106
- Diskette Care
  106
Wireless Communications

107
- Wireless LAN
  107
- Bluetooth Wireless Technology
  107
- Wireless Communication Switch
  108
- Wireless Communication LED
  108
Lan

109
- LAN Cable Types
  109
- Connecting LAN Cable
  109
- Disconnecting LAN Cable
  110
- Network Device Switch
  110
- Using the Switch
  111
- Super Long Life Scheme
  112
Using the Internal Modem

113
- Region Selection
  113
- Properties Menu
  114
  - Dialing Properties
    115
  - Modem Selection
    115
- Connecting
  116
- Disconnecting
  116
Cleaning the Computer

117
Moving the Computer

117
Heat Dispersal

118
Chapter 5 The Keyboard

119
Typewriter Keys

119
F1 ... F12 Function Keys

120
Soft Keys: Fn Key Combinations

120
- Emulating Keys on Enhanced Keyboard
  120
- Hotkeys
  122
- Emulating Fn Key on External Keyboard
  124
- Fn Sticky Key
  124
Windows Special Keys

124
Keypad Overlay

124
- Turning on the Overlays
  125
  - Arrow Mode
    125
  - Numeric Mode
    125
- Temporarily Using Normal Keyboard (Overlay On)
  126
- Temporarily Using Overlay (Overlay Off)
  126
- Temporarily Changing Modes
  126
Generating ASCII Characters

127
Chapter 6 Power and Power-Up Modes

129
Power Conditions

129
Power Indicators

132
- Battery Indicators
  132
- DC in Indicator
  132
- Power Indicator
  133
Battery Types

133
- Main Battery
  133
- Secondary Battery (Option)
  134
- Real Time Clock Battery
  134
Care and Use of the Battery Pack

134
- Safety Precautions
  135
- Charging the Batteries
  135
- Battery Charging Notice
  136
- Monitoring Battery Capacity
  137
- Maximizing Battery Operating Time
  137
- Retaining Data with Power off
  138
- Extending Battery Life
  138
Replacing the Battery Pack

139
- Removing the Battery Pack
  139
- Installing the Battery Pack
  140
Starting the Computer by Password

141
Chapter 7 HW Setup and Passwords

143
HW Setup

143
- Accessing HW Setup
  143
- HW Setup Window
  144
  - Pointing Devices
    148
  - Device Config
    148
  - Boot Priority
    150
Supervisor Password

154
- Peripheral Devices
  155
Chapter 8 Optional Devices

155
- Power Devices
  155
PC Cards

156
- Installing a PC Card
  156
- Removing a PC Card
  157
SD Cards

158
- Installing an SD Card
  159
- Removing an SD Card
  159
Memory Expansion

160
- Installing Memory Module
  160
- Removing Memory Module
  162
Additional Battery Pack (Black)

163
- Installing
  164
- Removing
  164
  - Slim Select Bay 2Nd Battery Pack (Black)
    164
  - Additional AC Adaptor
    165
  - Battery Charger
    165
  - Slim Select Bay HDD Adaptor (Black)
    165
  - USB Diskette Drive
    167
  - Advanced Port Replicator
    167
  - Parallel Printer
    168
External Monitor

169
PS/2 Mouse

170
PS/2 Keyboard

171
Security Lock

172
Chapter 9 Troubleshooting

173
- Preliminary Checklist
  173
  - Troubleshooting
    173
  - Problem Solving Process
    173
  - Analyzing the Problem
    174
Hardware and System Checklist

175
- System Start-Up
  175
- Self Test
  176
- Power
  176
- Overheating Power down
  177
- Password
  179
- Keyboard
  180
- LCD Panel
  180
- CD-ROM Drive (Black)
  181
- Hard Disk Drive
  181
- CD-R/RW Drive (Black)
  182
  - DVD-ROM Drive (Black)
    183
  - CD-RW/DVD-ROM Drive (Black)
    185
- Diskette Drive
  186
- Infrared Port
  187
- Printer
  187
- Pointing Device
  188
- PC Card
  189
- Serial Mouse
  189
- SD Card
  190
- Monitor
  190
- Sound System
  191
- TV Output Signal
  191
- Usb
  192
- Modem
  193
- Standby/Hibernation
  194
- Memory Expansion
  195
- Lan
  195
- Wireless LAN
  196
- Bluetooth
  196
TOSHIBA Support

197
- Before You Call
  197
- Where to Write
  197
  - Environmental Requirements
    199
  - Physical Dimensions
    199
  - Power Requirements
    199
Appendix A Specifications

199
- Built-In Modem
  200
Appendix B

201
Display Controller and Modes

201
- Video Modes
  202
Appendix C

207
AT Commands

207
- Escape Sequence
  207
- Repeat Last Command
  207
- Bn Communication Standard Setting
  208
- Echo Command
  209
- Ln Monitor Speaker Volume
  210
- Mn Monitor Speaker Mode
  210
- Nn Modulation Handshake
  210
- Vn DCE Response Format
  212
- Load Factory Settings
  214
- Gn V.22Bis Guard Tone Control
  215
- Kn Local Flow Control Selection
  215
- Tn Self-Test Commands
  215
- Display Current Configuration
  216
- Store Current Configuration
  216
- Vn Protocol Result Code
  218
- Cn Data Compression Control
  218
Appendix D S-Registers

219
- S-Register Values
  219
- AT Command Set Result Codes
  224
Appendix E

231
Appendix F Wireless LAN

231
- About TOSHIBA Wireless Solution
  231
- Peer-To-Peer Workgroup
  232
- Enterprise Networking
  233
- Easy Configuration
  234
- Card Specifications
  236
- Radio Characteristics
  237
- Supported Frequency Sub-Bands
  239
Appendix G

241
AC Power Cord and Connectors

241
- United Kingdom
  242
- Usa and Canada
  242
Appendix H

243
Internal Modem Guide

243
- Installing the Modem Board
  243
- Removing the Modem Board
  244
Appendix I Parts Numbers

245
Glossary

247
- Cache Memory
  250
- Device Driver
  252
- Host Computer
  253
- Write Protection
  259
Index

261

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Finding Your Way Around

Chapter 2: Getting Started

Chapter 3: Learning the Basics

Chapter 4: Mobile Computing

Chapter 5: Expansion Options

Chapter 6: Enhancing Productivity

Chapter 7: Toshiba Utilities

Chapter 8: Windvd

Chapter 9: If Something Goes Wrong

Appendix A: Windows 2000 Supplemental Information

Appendix B: Hot Keys

Appendix C: Power Cable Connectors

Appendix D: Video Modes

Toshiba 6100 User Manual (266 pages)

Table of Contents

Preface

Manual Contents

Conventions

General Precautions

Stress Injury

Heat Injury

Pressure or Impact Damage

PC Card Overheating

Chapter 1 Introduction

Equipment Checklist

Features

Slim Select Bay 2Nd Battery Pack (Black)

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

Slim Select Bay Modules

AC Adaptor

Chapter 3 Getting Started

Setting up Your Work Space

Opening the Display

Connecting the AC Adaptor

Turning on the Power

Windows XP Professional/2000 Setup

Turning off the Power

Restarting the Computer

Restoring the Windows System

Chapter 4 Operating Basics

Using Accupoint II

Changing Slim Select Bay Modules

Using Optical Media Drives

Using 3 1/2" External Diskette Drive

Wireless Communications

Lan

Using the Internal Modem

Cleaning the Computer

Moving the Computer

Heat Dispersal

Chapter 5 The Keyboard

Typewriter Keys

F1 ... F12 Function Keys

Soft Keys: Fn Key Combinations

Windows Special Keys

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

Chapter 7 HW Setup and Passwords

HW Setup

Supervisor Password