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Toshiba PT831U-102T97 User Manual

Toshiba PT831U-102T97 User Manual (221 pages)

User Manual

Brand: Toshiba | Category: Laptop | Size: 4.06 MB

Table of Contents

General Precautions
3
Working Environment
6
Regulatory Information
8
Wireless Interoperability
8
Wireless Lan and Your Health
8
Interference Statement
11
Regulatory Statements
14
Table of Contents
17
Index
24
Manual Contents
24
Preface
24
Conventions
25
- Abbreviations
  25
- Icons
  25
- Keys
  25
- Key Operation
  26
- Display
  26
- Messages
  26
Chapter 1 Introduction

27
- Equipment Checklist
  27
  - Hardware
    27
  - Software
    27
  - Features
    27
- Features
  29
  - Slim Selectbay
    34
- Special Features
  35
- Utilities
  37
- General Options
  38
  - Slim Selectbay Options
    39
Chapter 2 The Grand Tour

40
- Front with the Display Closed
  40
- Left Side
  42
- Right Side
  43
- Back Side
  44
- Underside
  46
- Front with the Display Open
  47
- System Indicators
  49
  - Keyboard Indicators
    50
- USB Diskette Drive
  51
- Slim Select Bay Modules
  52
  - DVD-ROM Drive
    52
  - Region Codes
    53
  - CD-ROM Drive
    54
  - CD-RW/DVD-ROM Drive
    54
  - DVD Multi Drive
    56
  - Slim Select Bay HDD Adaptor
    57
  - Slim Select Bay 2Nd Battery Pack
    58
- AC Adaptor
  58
Chapter 3 Getting Started

59
- Setting up Your Work Space
  60
  - General Conditions
    60
  - Placement of Computer
    61
  - Seating and Posture
    61
  - Lighting
    62
  - Work Habits
    62
- Connecting the AC Adaptor
  63
- Opening the Display
  64
- Turning on the Power
  65
- Starting up for the First Time
  65
- Turning off the Power
  66
  - Shut down Mode (Boot Mode)
    66
  - Hibernation Mode
    66
  - Standby Mode
    68
- Restarting the Computer
  70
- Restoring the Preinstalled Software
  70
  - Restoring the Complete System
    70
  - Restoring Toshiba Utilities and Drivers
    70
Chapter 4 Operating Basics

71
- TOSHIBA Dual Pointing Device
  71
  - Using the Touch Pad
    72
  - Using the Accupoint
    72
  - Accupoint Precautions
    72
  - Replacing the Cap
    73
- Using the USB Diskette Drive
  74
  - Connecting 3 ½" Diskette Drive
    74
  - Disconnecting 3 ½" Diskette Drive
    75
- Changing Slim Select Bay Modules
  75
  - Removing a Module
    75
  - Installing a Module
    76
- Using Optical Media Drives
  77
  - Loading Discs
    77
  - Removing Discs
    80
- Writing Cds on CD-RW/DVD-ROM Drive
  81
  - Before Writing or Rewriting
    82
  - When Writing or Rewriting
    83
- Writing CD/Dvds on DVD Multi Drive
  83
  - Important Message
    83
  - Disclaimer
    84
  - When Writing or Rewriting
    87
  - Drag'n Drop CD
    87
  - Data Verification
    88
  - Video (DVD-R/-RW/-RAM)
    88
- Media Care
  89
  - CD/Dvds
    89
  - Diskettes
    90
- Using the Microphone
  90
- Modem
  91
  - Region Selection
    91
  - Properties Menu
    92
  - Connecting
    93
  - Disconnecting
    93
- Wireless LAN
  94
  - Wireless Communication Switch
    94
  - Wireless Communication Indicator
    95
- Lan
  95
  - Connecting LAN Cable
    95
  - Disconnecting LAN Cable
    96
- Cleaning the Computer
  96
- Moving the Computer
  97
- Heat Dispersal
  97
Chapter 5 The Keyboard

98
- Typewriter Keys
  98
- F1...F12 Function Keys
  99
- Soft Keys: Alt Gr Key Combinations
  99
- Soft Keys: Fn Key Combinations
  99
  - Emulating Keys on Enhanced Keyboard
    100
  - Hot Keys
    101
  - Emulating Fn Key on External Keyboard
    103
  - Fn Sticky Key
    103
  - Windows Special Keys
    103
- Keypad Overlay
  103
  - Turning on the Overlays
    103
  - Temporarily Using Normal Keyboard (Overlay On)
    104
  - Arrow Mode
    104
  - Numeric Mode
    104
  - Temporarily Using Overlay (Overlay Off)
    105
  - Temporarily Changing Modes
    105
- Generating ASCII Characters
  105
Chapter 6 Power and Power-Up Modes

106
- Power Conditions
  106
- Power Indicators
  108
  - Battery Indicators
    108
  - DC in Indicator
    108
  - Power Indicator
    109
- Battery Types
  109
  - Main Battery
    109
  - Secondary Battery (Option)
    110
  - Real Time Clock Battery
    110
- Care and Use of the Battery Pack
  111
  - Safety Precautions
    111
  - Charging the Batteries
    113
  - Battery Charging Notice
    114
  - Monitoring Battery Capacity
    115
  - Maximising Battery Operating Time
    115
  - Retaining Data with Power off
    116
  - Extending Battery Life
    116
- Replacing the Battery Pack
  117
  - Removing the Battery Pack
    117
  - Installing the Battery Pack
    119
- Starting the Computer by Password
  120
  - Power-Up Modes
    120
  - Windows Utilities
    120
  - Hotkeys
    120
  - Panel Power off
    120
  - System Auto off
    121
Chapter 7 HW Setup and Passwords

122
- HW Setup
  122
  - Accessing HW Setup
    122
  - HW Setup Window
    123
  - User Password
    124
  - Supervisor Password
    125
  - Device Config
    125
  - Pointing Devices
    126
  - Boot Priority
    127
Chapter 8 Optional Devices

131
- PC Cards
  132
  - Installing a PC Card
    132
  - Removing a PC Card
    133
- SD Cards
  134
  - Installing an SD Card
    134
  - Removing an SD Card
    135
- Memory Expansion
  136
  - Installing Memory Module
    136
  - Removing a Memory Module
    138
- Additional Battery Pack (9 Cell and 6 Cell)
  139
- Slim Select Bay 2Nd Battery Pack
  139
- Additional AC Adaptor
  140
- Slim Select Bay HDD Adaptor
  140
- USB FDD Kit
  141
- Advanced Port Replicator II
  141
- Parallel Printer
  142
- External Monitor
  143
- Television
  144
- PS/2 Mouse
  145
- PS/2 Keyboard
  145
- Security Lock
  146
Chapter 9 Troubleshooting

147
- Problem Solving Process
  147
  - Preliminary Checklist
    148
  - Analysing the Problem
    148
- Hardware and System Checklist
  149
  - System Start-Up
    149
  - Self Test
    149
  - Power
    149
  - Self Test
    150
  - Power
    150
  - Overheating Power down
    151
  - Ac Power
    151
  - Password
    153
  - Keyboard
    153
  - LCD Panel
    153
  - Hard Disk Drive
    154
  - CD-ROM Drive
    155
  - DVD-ROM Drive
    156
  - CD-RW/DVD-ROM Drive
    157
  - DVD Multi Drive
    158
  - Diskette Drive
    160
  - Infrared Port
    160
  - Printer
    161
  - Pointing Device
    162
    
    Serial Mouse
    163
    
    Usb Mouse
    163
  - PC Card
    164
  - SD Card
    165
  - Monitor
    165
  - Sound System
    166
  - TV Output Signal
    166
  - Usb
    167
  - Modem
    167
  - Standby/Hibernation
    168
  - Memory Expansion
    168
  - Lan
    169
  - Wireless LAN
    169
- If You Need Further Assistance
  170
  - Before You Call
    170
  - Where to Write
    170
Appendix A Specifications

171
- Physical Dimensions
  171
- Environmental Requirements
  171
- Power Requirements
  172
Appendix B AC Power Cord and Connectors

174
- Certification Agencies
  174
Appendix C the TOSHIBA International Warranty

176
Appendix D Keyboard Layouts

181
Appendix E Display Controller and Modes

186
- Display Modes
  187
Appendix F if Your Computer Is Stolen

190
- Toshiba Theft Registration
  191
Appendix G ASCII Character Codes

192
Appendix H Wireless LAN

198
- Card Specifications
  198
- Radio Characteristics
  199
Appendix I Internal Modem Guide

201
- Installing the Modem Board
  201
- Removing the Modem Board
  202
- Glossary
  203
- Index
  217

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