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Toshiba PTS30 User Manual (286 pages)

Portable Personal Computer

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

Fcc Conditions
3
Fcc Information
3
Fax Branding
7
If Problems Arise
7
Telephone Company Procedures
7
Type of Service
7
General Conditions
11
Table of Contents
13
Preface

21
Manual Contents

21
Conventions

22
- Abbreviations
  22
- Icons
  22
- Keys
  22
- Key Operation
  23
- Display
  23
- Messages
  23
General Precautions

25
Stress Injury

25
Heat Injury

25
Pressure or Impact Damage

25
PC Card Overheating

26
Mobile Phone

26
Introduction

27
Equipment Checklist

27
- Hardware
  27
- Software
  28
- Documentation
  28
Features

28
- Optical Media Drive
  30
Special Features

36
Utilities

38
Options

42
The Grand Tour

45
Front with the Display Closed

45
Left Side

47
Right Side

49
Back Side

50
Underside

51
Front with the Display Open

53
System Indicators

56
Keyboard Indicators

57
USB Floppy Disk Drive

58
Optical Media Drives

59
- Region Codes for DVD Drives and Media
  59
- Writable Discs
  59
- Cds
  59
- Dvds
  59
- Formats
  60
- DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW Drive
  60
- DVD Super Multi Drive
  60
AC Adaptor

61
Getting Started

63
Setting up Your Work Space

63
- General Conditions
  64
- Placement of the Computer
  65
- Seating and Posture
  66
- Lighting
  67
- Work Habits
  67
- Strategic Rest Breaks
  68
- Other Things to Note
  68
Connecting the AC Adaptor

68
Opening the Display

70
Turning on the Power

71
Starting up for the First Time

72
Turning off the Power

72
- Shut down Mode (Boot Mode)
  72
- Standby Mode
  72
- Hibernation Mode
  74
Restarting the Computer

76
Create Optical Recovery Discs

76
Restoring the Preinstalled Software from the Recovery HDD

77
Restoring the Preinstalled Software from Your Creating Recovery Media

77
Operating Basics

79
TOSHIBA Dual Pointing Device

79
- Using the Touch Pad
  79
- Using the Accupoint
  80
- Accupoint Precautions
  80
- Replacing the Cap
  80
Using the Fingerprint Sensor

81
Using the USB Floppy Disk Drive

89
- Connecting USB Floppy Disk Drive
  89
- Disconnecting USB Floppy Disk Drive
  89
Changing Ultra Slim Bay Modules

90
- Removing a Module
  90
- Inserting a Module
  91
Using Optical Media Drives

91
Writing Cds on DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW Drive

95
- Before Writing or Rewriting
  96
- When Writing or Rewriting
  97
Writing CD/Dvds on DVD Super Multi Drive

97
- Important Message
  98
- Disclaimer
  98
- Before Writing or Rewriting
  98
- When Writing or Rewriting
  100
- Recordnow! Basic for TOSHIBA
  101
- Data Verification
  102
- DLA for TOSHIBA
  102
- When Using Windvd Creator Platinum
  103
- How to Make a DVD-Video
  103
- How to Learn more about Intervideo Windvd Creator
  103
- Important Information for Use
  103
Media Care

105
- CD/Dvds
  105
- Floppy Disks
  106
Sound System

106
- Volume Control
  106
- Microphone Level
  107
- Sigmatel Control Panel
  107
- TOSHIBA MIC Effect
  107
Modem

108
- Region Selection
  108
- Properties Menu
  109
- Setting
  109
- Modem Selection
  109
- Dialing Properties
  109
- Connecting
  109
- Disconnecting
  111
Wireless Communications

111
- Wireless LAN
  111
- Bluetooth Wireless Technology
  112
- Bluetooth TM Stack for Windows ® by TOSHIBA
  112
- Wireless Communication Switch
  113
- Wireless Communication Indicator
  114
Lan

114
- LAN Cable Types
  114
- Connecting LAN Cable
  115
- Disconnecting LAN Cable
  115
Cleaning the Computer

116
Moving the Computer

116
Using the Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Protection

117
- TOSHIBA HDD Protection Properties
  118
- Details
  119
Heat Dispersal

120
The Keyboard

121
Typewriter Keys

121
Function Keys: F1

122
Soft Keys: Fn Key Combinations

122
- Emulating Keys on Enhanced Keyboard
  122
Hot Keys

123
- Fn Sticky Key
  126
Windows Special Keys

127
Keypad Overlay

127
Generating ASCII Characters

129
Power and Power-Up Modes

131
Power Conditions

131
Power Indicators

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

133
- Battery Pack
  133
- High Capacity Battery Pack (Option)
  134
- Real Time Clock (RTC) Battery
  135
Care and Use of the Battery Pack

135
- Safety Precautions
  135
- Charging the Batteries
  138
- Battery Charging Notice
  139
- Monitoring Battery Capacity
  140
- Maximizing Battery Operating Time
  140
- Retaining Data with Power off
  141
- Extending Battery Life
  141
Replacing the Battery Pack

142
TOSHIBA Password Utility

143
- User Password
  143
- Supervisor Password
  145
- Starting the Computer by Password
  145
Power-Up Modes

146
- Windows Utilities
  146
- Hot Keys
  146
Panel Power On/Off

146
System Auto off

146
HW Setup

147
Accessing HW Setup

147
HW Setup Window

147
- Power on Display
  148
- Boot Priority
  149
  - Device Config
    154
  - Device Configuration
    154
  - Parallel Port Mode
    154
Configuring the Execute-Disable Bit Capability and TPM

155
- Starting and Ending the BIOS Setup Program
  155
- Execute-Disable Bit Capability
  156
- Security Controller
  157
- Diagnostic Mode
  157
Optional Devices

159
PC Card

160
- Inserting a PC Card
  160
- Removing a PC Card
  161
Expresscard

161
- Inserting an Expresscard
  161
- Removing an Expresscard
  162
SD Card

163
- Formatting an SD Memory Card
  163
- Inserting an SD Card
  163
- Removing an SD Card
  164
- SD Card Care
  165
- Creation of a Boot Disk
  165
Memory Expansion

165
- Installing Memory Module
  166
- Removing Memory Module
  168
Battery Pack

169
AC Adaptor

169
Battery Charger

170
Hard Disk Drive Pack

170
- Removing the Hard Disk Drive Pack
  170
- Installing the Hard Disk Drive Pack
  171
Ultra Slim Bay HDD Adaptor (Black)

172
USB Floppy Disk Drive

173
External Monitor

173
- Using the TOSHIBA Assist Button
  174
- Changing the Resolution
  175
Displaying Movies on a TV or CRT

175
I.link (IEEE1394)

176
- Precautions
  176
- Connecting
  177
- Disconnecting
  177
Advanced Port Replicator III

178
Parallel Printer

179
Serial Port

179
Security Lock

180
Troubleshooting

181
Problem Solving Process

181
- Preliminary Checklist
  182
- Analyzing the Problem
  182
Hardware and System Checklist

183
- System Start-Up
  183
- Self Test
  184
- Power
  184
- Overheating Power down
  184
- Ac Power
  185
- Password
  187
- Keyboard
  187
- Real Time Clock
  187
- Internal LCD Display Panel
  188
- Hard Disk Drive
  188
- DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW Drive
  189
- DVD Super Multi Drive
  190
- USB Floppy Disk Drive
  191
- SD Card
  191
- PC Card
  192
- Expresscard
  192
- Infrared Port
  192
- Dual Pointing Device
  193
- Touch Pad/Accupoint
  193
- Fingerprint Sensor
  194
- Usb Mouse
  194
- USB Device
  195
- Memory Expansion
  196
- Sound System
  196
- External Monitor
  197
- I.link (IEEE1394) Device
  197
- Modem
  198
- Lan
  199
- Wireless LAN
  199
- Bluetooth
  199
- Printer
  200
- TV Output Signal
  200
- Disposing of PC and PC Batteries
  201
TOSHIBA Support

201
- Before You Call
  201
- Where to Write
  202
Disclaimers

205
Cpu*1

205
Battery Life*2

206
HDD Drive Capacity*3

206
Lcd*4

206
Graphics Processor Unit ("GPU")*5

207
Wireless Lan/Intel*6

207
Non-Applicable Icons*7

207
Copy Protection*8

207
Images*9

207
Appendix A Specifications

209
- Physical Dimensions
  209
- Environmental Requirements
  209
Appendix B Display Controller and Modes

213
- Display Controller
  213
- Video Modes
  213
Appendix C at Commands

223
Appendix D S-Registers

233
- At Command Set Result Codes
  238
Appendix E V.90

245
Appendix F Wireless LAN

245
- Card Specifications
  245
- Radio Characteristics
  245
Appendix G TOSHIBA RAID

249
- Windows Manual Setup
  250
- Before Setting up Windows
  250
- Configuring the Bios Setup Program
  250
- Windows Setup Procedure
  250
- Starting the Bios Setup Program
  252
- Modifying the Bios
  252
- Ending the Bios Setup Program
  253
Appendix H Bluetooth Wireless Technology Interoperability

255
- Bluetooth Wireless Technology and Your Health
  257
- Regulatory Statements
  257
- Device Authorization
  261
- Wireless Technology
  262
Appendix I AC Power Cord and Connectors

263
- Certification Agencies
  263
Appendix J TOSHIBA Anti-Theft Protection Timer

265
Glossary

267

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Table of Contents

Preface

Manual Contents

Conventions

General Precautions

Stress Injury

Heat Injury

Pressure or Impact Damage

PC Card Overheating

Mobile Phone

Introduction

Equipment Checklist

Features

Special Features

Utilities

Options

The Grand Tour

Front with the Display Closed

Left Side

Right Side

Back Side

Underside

Front with the Display Open

System Indicators

Keyboard Indicators

USB Floppy Disk Drive

Optical Media Drives

AC Adaptor

Getting Started

Setting up Your Work Space

Connecting the AC Adaptor

Opening the Display

Turning on the Power

Starting up for the First Time

Turning off the Power

Restarting the Computer

Create Optical Recovery Discs

Restoring the Preinstalled Software from the Recovery HDD

Restoring the Preinstalled Software from Your Creating Recovery Media

Operating Basics

TOSHIBA Dual Pointing Device

Using the Fingerprint Sensor

Using the USB Floppy Disk Drive

Changing Ultra Slim Bay Modules

Using Optical Media Drives

Writing Cds on DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW Drive

Writing CD/Dvds on DVD Super Multi Drive

Media Care

Sound System

Modem

Wireless Communications

Lan

Cleaning the Computer

Moving the Computer

Using the Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Protection

Heat Dispersal

The Keyboard

Typewriter Keys

Function Keys: F1

Soft Keys: Fn Key Combinations

Hot Keys

Windows Special Keys

Keypad Overlay

Generating ASCII Characters

Power and Power-Up Modes

Power Conditions

Power Indicators

Battery Types

Care and Use of the Battery Pack

Replacing the Battery Pack

TOSHIBA Password Utility

Power-Up Modes

Panel Power On/Off

System Auto off

HW Setup

Accessing HW Setup

HW Setup Window

Configuring the Execute-Disable Bit Capability and TPM