Portégé M200/M205 Series Resource Guide
Portégé M200/M205 Series Resource Guide
Portégé M200/M205 Series Resource Guide
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Contents
Regulatory information ....................................................................... 3
Introduction ...................................................................................... 26
Setting up your computer and getting started................................... 27
Your computer’s TFT display ............................................................. 36
Inserting a PC Card........................................................................... 37
Removing a PC Card......................................................................... 37
Learning the basics........................................................................... 38
Using an external DVD-ROM or multi-function drive ........................ 40
Moving the computer........................................................................ 42
Mobile computing............................................................................. 43
Disposing of used batteries safely .................................................... 49
If something goes wrong .................................................................. 50
If you need further assistance........................................................... 55
Power cord/cable connectors ........................................................... 56
Features and specifications............................................................... 57
Legal Footnotes ................................................................................ 62
Index ........................................................................................65
Regulatory information
Model: Portégé® M200/M205 Series
Critical Applications
The computer you have purchased is not designed for any “critical applications.”
“Critical applications” means life support systems, medical applications,
connections to implanted medical devices, commercial transportation, nuclear
facilities or systems or any other applications where product failure could lead to
injury to persons or loss of life or catastrophic property damage.
ACCORDINGLY, TOSHIBA, ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS
DISCLAIM ANY AND ALL LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF THE USE
OF THE COMPUTER PRODUCTS IN ANY CRITICAL
APPLICATIONS. IF YOU USE THE COMPUTER PRODUCTS IN A
CRITICAL APPLICATION, YOU, AND NOT TOSHIBA, ASSUME
FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR SUCH USE.
Only Peripherals complying with the FCC Class B limits may be attached to
this equipment. Operation with noncompliant peripherals or peripherals not
recommended by Toshiba is likely to result in interference to radio and TV
reception. Shielded cables must be used between the external devices and
the computer's parallel port, monitor port, USB port, PS/2 port®, i.LINK®
port and microphone jack. Changes or modifications made to this equipment
not expressly approved by Toshiba or parties authorized by Toshiba could
void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
FCC Requirements
The following information is pursuant to FCC CFR 47, Part 68 and refers
to internal modems.
This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules. On the bottom of
this equipment is a label that contains, among other information, the FCC
registration number and ringer equivalence number (REN) for this
equipment. If requested, the information must be provided to the telephone
company.
The modem connects to the telephone line by means of a standard jack
called the USOC RJ11C.
A plug and jack used to connect this equipment to the premises wiring and
telephone network must comply with the applicable FCC part 68 rules and
requirements adopted by the ACTA. It is designed to be connected to a
compatible modular jack that is also compliant.
The REN is used to determine the number of devices that may be
connected to a telephone line. Excessive RENs on a telephone line may
result in the devices not ringing in response to an incoming call. In most but
not all areas, the sum of RENs should not exceed five (5.0). To be certain of
the number of devices that may be connected to a line, as determined by the
total RENs, contact the local telephone company. For products approved
after July 23, 2001, the REN for this product is part of the product identifier
that has the format US:AAAEQ##TXXXX. The digits represented by the
## are the REN without a decimal point (e.g., 03 is a REN of 0.3). For
earlier products, the REN is separately shown on the label.
Connection to party line service is subject to state tariffs. Contact the state
public utility commission, public service commission or corporation
commission for information.
If Problems Arise
If this equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone
company will notify you in advance that temporary discontinuance of
service may be required. But if advanced notice is not practical, the
telephone company will notify the customer as soon as possible. Also, you
will be advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC if you believe
it is necessary.
If trouble is experienced with this equipment, for repair or limited warranty
information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America
Information Systems, Inc. or an authorized representative of Toshiba, or the
Toshiba Support Centre within the United States at (800) 457-7777 or
Outside the United States at (949) 859-4273. If the equipment is causing
harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may request that
you disconnect the equipment until the problem is resolved.
Disconnection
If you should ever decide to permanently disconnect your modem from its
present line, please call the telephone company and let them know of this change.
Fax Branding
The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful for any
person to use a computer or other electronic device, including Fax
machines, to send any message unless such message clearly contains in a
margin at the top or bottom of each transmitted page or on the first page of
the transmission, the date and time it is sent and an identification of the
business or other entity, or other individual sending the message and the
telephone number of the sending machine or such business, other entity, or
individual. (The telephone number provided may not be a 900 number or
any other number for which charges exceed local or long-distance
transmission charges.)
Alarm Equipment
If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to the
telephone line, ensure the installation of this equipment does not disable
your alarm equipment. If you have questions about what will disable alarm
equipment, consult your telephone company or a qualified installer.
Wireless Interoperability
The TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card products are designed to be
interoperable with any wireless LAN product that is based on Direct
Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) radio technology, and is compliant to:
❖ The IEEE 802.11 Standard on Wireless LANs (Revision A/B/G), as
defined and approved by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics
Engineers.
❖ The Wireless Fidelity (Wi-Fi) certification as defined by the Wi-Fi
Alliance. The “Wi-Fi CERTIFIED” logo is a certification mark of the
Wi-Fi Alliance.
Bluetooth® and Wireless LAN devices operate within the same radio
frequency range and may interfere with one another. If you use Bluetooth
and Wireless LAN devices simultaneously, you may occasionally
experience a less than optimal network performance or even lose your
network connection.
If you should experience any such problem, immediately turn off your
Bluetooth or Wireless LAN device.
Please contact Toshiba PC 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 information.
This device is restricted to indoor use due to its operation in the 5.15 GHz to
5.25 GHz frequency range.
Regulatory Information
The TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card must be installed and used in
strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions as described in the
user documentation that comes with the product. This device complies with
the following radio frequency and safety standards.
The installer of this radio equipment must ensure that the antenna is located
or pointed such that it does not emit RF field in excess of Health Canada
limits for the general population; consult Safety Code 6, obtainable from
Health Canada’s Web site www.hc-sc.gc.ca/rpb. The RF device shall not be
co-located with any other transmitter that has not been tested with this
device.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may
not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference,
including interference that may cause undesired operation of this device.
L’utilisation de ce dispositif est autorisée seulement aux conditions
suivantes: (1) il ne doit pas produire de brouillage et (2) l’utilisateur du
dispositif doit étre prêt à accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique reçu,
même si ce brouillage est susceptible de compromettre le fonctionnement
du dispositif.
The term “IC” before the equipment certification number only signifies that
the Industry Canada technical specifications were met.
To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this device is intended
to be operated indoors and away from windows to provide maximum
shielding. Equipment (or its transmit antenna) that is installed outdoors is
subject to licensing.
Pour empecher que cet appareil cause du brouillage au service faisant
l'objet d'une licence, il doit etre utilize a l'interieur et devrait etre place loin
des fenetres afin de Fournier un ecram de blindage maximal. Si le matriel
(ou son antenne d'emission) est installe a l'exterieur, il doit faire l'objet
d'une licence.
This device is restricted to indoor use due to its operation in the 5.15 GHz
to 5.25 GHz frequency range. Industry Canada requires this product to be
used indoors for frequency range 5.15 GHz to 5.25 GHz to reduce the
potential for harmful interference to co-channel Mobile Satellite systems.
High power radars are allocated as primary users of the 5.25 GHz to 5.35 GHz and
5.65 GHz to 5.85 GHz bands. These radar stations can cause interference with
and/or damage this device.
Taiwan
Article 14 Unless approved, for any model accredited low power radio frequency
electric machinery, any company, trader or user shall not change the
frequency, increase the power or change the features and functions of the
original design.
Article 17 Any use of low power radio frequency electric machinery shall not affect
aviation safety and interfere with legal communications. In the event
interference is caused, the use of such electric machinery shall be
immediately discontinued. Operation of such products can be resumed
only when they are modified and can no longer cause interference.
2. Indication
The indication shown below appears on this equipment.
(1) (2) (3)
2.4DSOF4
(4)
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.
The Name of the radio equipment: refer to the equipment label provided on the
computer
JAPAN APPROVALS INSTITUTE FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS
EQUIPMENT
Approval Number: D01-1128JP
TELECOM ENGINEERING CENTER Approval Number: 03NY.A0018,
03GZDA0017
The following restrictions apply:
❖ Do not disassemble or modify the device.
❖ Do not install the embedded wireless module into other device.
❖ 5.17 GHz to 5.23 GHz for indoor use only
802.11a (5 GHz)
Australia Austria Belgium
Canada Denmark Finland
France Germany Greece
Ireland Italy Liechtenstein
Luxembourg Netherlands New Zealand
Norway Portugal Sweden
Switzerland UK USA
802.11a (5 GHz)
Australia Austria Belgium
Canada Denmark Finland
France Germany Greece
Ireland Italy Liechtenstein
Luxembourg Netherlands New Zealand
Norway Portugal Sweden
Switzerland UK USA
EU Canada Japan
USA Australia New Zealand
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:
Taiwan
Article 14 Unless approved, for any model accredited low power radio frequency
electric machinery, any company, trader or user shall not change the
frequency, increase the power or change the features and functions of the
original design.
Article 17 Any use of low power radio frequency electric machinery shall not affect
aviation safety and interfere with legal communications. In the event
interference is caused, the use of such electric machinery shall be
immediately discontinued. Operation of such products can be resumed
only when they are modified and can no longer cause interference.
2. Indication
The indication shown below appears on this equipment.
(1) (2) (3)
2.4FH1
(4)
Device Authorization
This device obtains the Technical Regulation Conformity Certification, and it
belongs to the device class of radio equipment of low-power data communication
system radio station stipulated in the Radio Law of Japan.
The Name of the radio equipment: EYXF2CS
TELECOM ENGINEERING CENTER
Approval Number: 01NYDA1305
The following restrictions apply:
❖ Do not disassemble or modify the device.
❖ Do not install the embedded wireless module into other device.
Copyright
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.
©2005 by Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.
Notice
The information contained in this manual, including but not limited to any
product specifications, is subject to change without notice.
TOSHIBA CORPORATION AND TOSHIBA AMERICA
INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC. (TOSHIBA) PROVIDES NO
WARRANTY WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL OR ANY OTHER
INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN AND HEREBY EXPRESSLY
DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY
OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH REGARD TO
ANY OF THE FOREGOING. TOSHIBA ASSUMES NO LIABILITY
FOR ANY DAMAGES INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY
FROM ANY TECHNICAL OR TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS OR
OMISSIONS CONTAINED HEREIN OR FOR DISCREPANCIES
BETWEEN THE PRODUCT AND THE MANUAL. IN NO EVENT
SHALL TOSHIBA BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL,
CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES,
WHETHER BASED ON TORT, CONTRACT OR OTHERWISE,
ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS MANUAL OR
ANY OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE
THEREOF.
Trademarks
Portégé, Noteworthy, Fn-Esse, and InTouch are registered trademarks, and
ConfigFree is a trademark of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc.
and/or Toshiba Corporation.
Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
Introduction
Welcome to the world of powerful and portable multimedia
computers! With your new Toshiba notebook computer, your
access to information can accompany you wherever you go.
You will find that the Microsoft® Windows® XP Tablet PC
Edition operating system is already installed on your
computer. It offers exciting features and easy Internet access.
Some software may differ from its retail version (if
available), and may not include user manuals or all program
functionality.
This guide
This guide offers important information about your computer,
including solutions to the most common problems, and
features and specifications.
For more detailed information, descriptions of other features
and more extensive troubleshooting guidelines, see the
electronic user’s guide preinstalled on your system. It is also
available on the Web at pcsupport.toshiba.com.
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 the icons highlight these
instructions as follows:
Other documentation
Your computer comes with the following documentation:
❖ An electronic version of the user’s guide
❖ It may also contain guides for other programs that may
come with your system.
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.
Precautions
Your notebook computer is designed to provide optimum
safety and ease of use, and to withstand the rigors of travel.
You should observe certain precautions to further reduce the
risk of personal injury or damage to the computer.
❖ Avoid prolonged physical contact with the underside or
surface of the computer.
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. If any of these eventualities
should accidentally occur, immediately:
1. Turn off the computer.
2. Disconnect the AC adapter from the power plug socket and
computer.
3. Remove the battery pack.
Failure to follow these instructions could result in serious injury or
permanent damage to the computer.
Do not turn on the power again, until you have taken the computer to
an authorized service center.
PC base and palm rest can become hot! Avoid prolonged contact to
prevent heat injury to skin.
Read the enclosed Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort.
When you connect the AC adapter to the computer, always follow the
steps in the exact order as described in the User's Guide. Connecting
the power cord/cable to a live electrical outlet should be the last step;
otherwise, the adapter DC output plug could hold an electrical
charge and cause an electrical shock or minor bodily injury when
touched. As a general safety precaution, avoid touching any metal
parts.
Always use the Toshiba AC adapter that was supplied with your
computer, or use Toshiba recommended alternate models to avoid
any risk of fire or other damage to the computer. Use of an
incompatible AC adapter could cause fire or damage to the computer,
possibly resulting in serious injury.
AC adapter cord
Power cord/cable
AC adapter
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.
Read the documentation that came with your printer. Follow the
manufacturer’s instructions when connecting a local printer.
Static electricity can damage the memory module. Before you handle
the module, touch a grounded metal surface to discharge any static
electricity you may have built up.
To avoid damaging the memory module, be careful not to touch its
pin connector on the side you insert into the computer.
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Do not try to remove a memory module with the computer turned on.
You can damage the computer and the device.
Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in Standby
or Hibernation mode. The computer could hang up the next time you
turn it on and data in memory will be lost. In either of the above
cases, the Standby configuration will not be saved.
The following message appears when you turn on the power:
Warning: Resume Failure
Press Any Key To Continue
If the computer hangs up when you turn it on, perform the following:
Press the power button and hold it down for at least ten seconds,
then turn the power on again.
Hot swapping
One of the great things about PC Cards is that you can
replace one PC Card with another while the computer is on.
This is called “hot swapping.”
Hot swapping precautions
Although you can insert a PC Card at any time, remember not
to remove a card while it is in use. Otherwise, you could lose
valuable information.
For example:
❖ Never remove a hard disk card or CD-ROM drive card
while the system is accessing the card.
❖ Never remove a network card while you are connected to
the network.
Before removing a PC Card, stop it by clicking the PC Card
(PCMCIA) icon on the taskbar.
Learning the basics
Computing tips
❖ Save your work frequently.
Your work temporarily stays in the computer’s memory
until you save it to the disk. You will lose all unsaved
work, if, for example, a system error occurs and you must
restart your computer, or your battery runs out of charge
while you are working. Your computer can be configured
to warn you when the battery is running low. See “Setting
battery alarms” on page 45.
HINT: Some programs have an automatic save feature that you can
turn on. This feature saves your file to the hard disk at preset
intervals. See your software documentation for details.
❖ Back up your files to a removable storage media on a
regular basis. Label the backup copies clearly and store
them in a safe place.
❖ Scan all new files for viruses.
❖ Never turn off the computer if a drive indicator light
indicates a drive is active.
Inserting a disc
To insert a disc into the drive:
1 Make sure the computer is turned on.
2 Make sure the drive-in-use indicator light is off.
3 Press the drive’s eject button.
The disc tray slides partially out of the drive (about 1 inch).
HINT: The drive will not open if the computer’s power is off.
Handle DVDs and CDs carefully, making contact only with the center
hole and edge. Never touch the surface of the disc. Never stack
discs. If you incorrectly handle the discs, you could lose data.
8 Make sure the disc is completely on the spindle and is
lying flat on the tray.
If you insert the disc incorrectly, it may jam the drive. If this happens,
contact your network administrator for assistance.
Never press the eject button while the drive-in-use indicator light is
glowing. Doing so could damage the disc or the drive.
Also, if the disc is still spinning when you open the disc tray, wait for
it to stop spinning before you remove it.
2 Pull the tray until it is fully open, remove the disc, and
place it in its protective cover.
3 Gently push the tray in to close it.
Removing a disc with the computer off
To remove a disc with the computer turned off:
1 Insert a slender object, such as a straightened paper clip,
into the manual eject hole.
Never use a pencil to press the manual eject button. Pencil lead can
break off inside the computer and damage it.
2 Gently pull the tray out until it is fully open, remove the
disc, and place it in its protective cover.
3 Gently push the tray in to close it.
Moving the computer
Before moving your computer, even across the room, make
sure all disk activity has ended (the drive-in-use lights stop
glowing) and all external peripheral cables are disconnected.
Never pick up the computer by its display panel or by the back
(where the ports are located). Doing so may damage the system.
Mobile computing
Running the computer on battery power
The computer contains a removable Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
battery pack that provides power when you are away from an
AC outlet. This is the main battery. You can recharge it many
times.
Battery life may vary considerably from specifications
depending on product model, configuration, applications,
power management settings and features utilized, as well as
the natural performance variations produced by the design of
individual components. Published battery life numbers are
achieved on select models and configurations tested by
Toshiba at the time of publication. See “Detailed Specs” for
specific battery measurement test. Recharge time varies
depending on usage. Battery may not charge while the
computer is consuming full power.
After a period of time, the battery will lose its ability to
perform at maximum capacity and will need to be replaced.
This is normal for all batteries. To purchase a new battery
pack, see your accessories information that shipped with your
computer, or visit the Toshiba Web site at
www.accessories.toshiba.com.
To ensure that the battery maintains its maximum capacity,
operate the computer on battery power at least once a month
until the battery is fully discharged. Please see “Maximizing
battery life” on page 48 for procedures. If the computer is
continuously operated on AC power, either through an AC
adapter or a docking station (if applicable to your system), for
an extended period (more than a month) the battery may fail
to retain a charge. This may shorten the life of the battery, an
d the battery light may not indicate a low-battery condition
The RTC battery powers the System Time Clock and BIOS
memory used to store your computer’s configuration settings.
When fully charged, it maintains this information for up to a
month when the computer is powered off.
HINT: Be careful not to confuse the battery light ( ) with the on/off
light ( ). When the on/off light flashes amber, it indicates that the
system is suspended (using Windows® XP Standby command).
If the battery does not slide into the slot easily, remove the battery
and try again. Avoid forcing the battery into position.
HINT: Holding the Fn key and pressing the F5 key several times will
advance you through the display options.
If you are using an external monitor:
❖ Check that the monitor is turned on.
❖ Check that the monitor’s power cord is firmly plugged
into a working power outlet.
❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to
the computer is firmly attached.
❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on the
external monitor.
❖ Press Fn and F5 simultaneously to make sure the display
priority is not set for the built-in screen.
Small bright dots appear on your TFT display when you
turn on your computer.
Small bright dots may appear on your screen display when
you turn on your PC. Your display contains an extremely
large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is
manufactured using high-precision technology. Any small
bright dots that may appear on your display are an intrinsic
characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology. Over a
period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer,
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.
PC Card problems
PC Card checklist
❖ Make sure the card is inserted properly into the slot.
See “Using PC Cards” in the electronic user’s guide for
information about how to insert PC Cards.
❖ Make sure all cables are securely connected.
❖ Occasionally a defective PC Card slips through quality
control. If another PCMCIA-equipped computer is
available, try the card in that machine. If the card
malfunctions again, it may be defective.
Resolving PC Card problems
Here are some common problems and their solutions:
The slot appears to be dead. PC Cards that used to work
no longer work.
Check the PC Card status:
1 Click Start.
2 Click My Computer icon with the secondary button,
then click Properties.
The System Properties dialog box appears.
3 Click the Hardware tab.
4 Click the Device Manager button.
5 Double-click the PCMCIA adapter.
6 Double-click the appropriate PC Card.
The operating system displays your PC Card’s Properties
dialog box, which contains information about your PC
Card configuration and status.
The computer stops working (hangs) when you insert a
PC Card.
The problem may be caused by an I/O (input/output) conflict
between the PCMCIA socket and another device in the
system. Use Device Manager to make sure each device has its
Power
Main battery Removable, rechargeable Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery
(4,400 mAh, 10.8V x 6 cell)
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Battery life is up to 3.5 hours*
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Battery recharge time is several hours*
*Battery life may vary considerably from specifications
depending on product model, configuration, applications,
power management settings and features utilized, as well
as the natural performance variations produced by the
design of individual components. Published battery life
numbers are achieved on select models and configurations
tested by Toshiba at the time of publication. See “Detailed
Specs” for specific battery measurement test. Recharge
time varies depending on usage. Battery may not charge
while computer is consuming full power. After a period of
The RTC battery does not charge while the computer is turned off
even when the AC adapter is charging the computer.
Storage capacity
Hard Disk Drive (HDD) 2.5-inch removable drive and controller provides non-
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Capacity volatile storage for 40 GB, 60 GB, or 80 GB*
*1 Gigabyte (GB) means 1000 x 1000 x 1000 = 1,000,000,000
bytes using powers of 10. The computer operating system,
however, reports storage capacity using powers of 2 for the
definition of 1 GB = 1024 x 1024 x 1024 = 1,073,741,824
bytes, and therefore may show less storage capacity. Available
storage capacity will also be less if the product includes one or
more pre-installed operating systems, such as Microsoft Oper-
ating System and/or pre-installed software applications, or
media content. Actual formatted capacity may vary.
A second hard disk drive is available by using the optional
Tablet Multi Dock Slim-SelectBay® (if or when available).
Ports
DC-IN Lets you connect the computer to AC power, using the AC
adapter and power cord/cable
Headphone jack Use the 3.5 mm, headphone jack to connect stereo
headphones or other audio output devices. Connecting
headphones or other devices to this jack automatically
disables the internal speakers
Microphone in jack The 3.5 mm, stereo jack lets you connect an external
monaural microphone or other audio input device
RGB (monitor) port The 15-pin, analog VGA port lets you connect an external
monitor or projector
Modem port The modem port lets you connect the internal modem
directly to a telephone line via an RJ11 connection
USB 2.0 ports Support for USB peripherals (2 ports)
Ethernet port The Ethernet port lets you connect to a LAN via an RJ45
connection
Standard hardware
Memory (Main System) The system may come with 256 MB, 512 MB, or
1024 MB of RAM (when and if available), expandable to
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2048 MB of RAM*
*Part of the main system memory may be used by the graphics
system for graphics performance and therefore reduce the
amount of main system memory available for other computing
activities. The amount of main system memory allocated to
support graphics may vary depending on the graphics system,
applications utilized, system memory size and other factors.
Display 12.1-inch (measured diagonally) SXGA+ Poly Silicon
active matrix TFT color LCD displays up to 16 million
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colors at 1400 x 1050*
*Small bright dots may appear on your screen display when
you turn on your PC. Your display contains an extremely large
number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is manufactured
using high-precision technology. Any small bright dots that
may appear on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the
TFT manufacturing technology. Over a period of time, and
depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the
screen will deteriorate. This is also an intrinsic characteristic of
the screen technology. When the computer is operated on bat-
tery power, the screen will dim and you may not be able to
increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power.
External video support:
16 million colors at 800 x 600 and 1024 x 768, and
64,000 colors at 1280 x 1024 and 1400 x 1050
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Communication Integrated V.92 56K modem*
*Due to FCC limitations, speeds of 53 kbps are the maximum
permissible rates during downloads. Actual data transmission
speeds will vary depending on line conditions.
For more detailed information regarding your system's modem,
visit the Toshiba web site at toshiba.com.
Networking Integrated Intel 10/100 Base-TX Ethernet LAN adapter
with RJ45 port
Pointing device TouchPad
Wireless Communication
Wi-Fi® The computer may come with an optional integrated Wi-Fi
wireless LAN mini PCI communication module providing
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wireless LAN functions.*
*Wireless connectivity and some features may require you to
purchase additional software, external hardware or services.
Availability of public wireless LAN access points may be lim-
ited. The transmission speed over the wireless LAN and the dis-
tance over which wireless LAN can reach may vary depending
on surrounding electromagnetic environment, obstacles, access
point design and configuration, and client design and software/
hardware configurations. The actual transmission speed will be
lower than the theoretical maximum speed. To use the Atheros
SuperAG™ or SuperG™ wireless function, if available, your
client and access point must support the corresponding feature.
Performance of these functions may vary depending on the for-
mat of data transmitted.
Bluetooth® The computer may also come with optional Bluetooth wireless
technology, making it possible to connect many different kinds
of electronic devices without the need for cables.
Legal Footnotes
1. Product Series
The product specifications and configuration information are designed
for a product Series. Your particular model may not have all the
features and specifications listed or illustrated. For more detailed
information about the features and specifications on your particular
model, visit Toshiba's Web site at pcsupport.toshiba.com.
While Toshiba has made every effort at the time of publication to
ensure the accuracy of the information provided herein, product
specifications, configurations, prices, system/component/options
availability are all subject to change without notice. For the most up-
to-date product information about your computer, or to stay current
with the various computer software or hardware options, visit
Toshiba's Web site at pcsupport.toshiba.com.
2. Processor (Central Processing Unit)
CPU performance in your computer product may vary from
specifications under the following conditions:
❖ use of certain external peripheral products
❖ use of battery power instead of AC power
❖ use of certain multimedia, computer generated graphics or video
applications
❖ use of standard telephone lines or low speed network connections
❖ use of complex modeling software, such as high end computer
aided design applications
❖ use of several applications or functionalities simultaneously
❖ use of computer in areas with low air pressure (high altitude
>1,000 meters or >3,280 feet above sea level)
❖ use of computer at temperatures outside the range of 5° C to
30° C (41° F to 86° F) or >25° C (77° F) at high altitude (all
temperature references are approximate and may vary depending
on the specific computer model – please visit the Toshiba website
at www.pcsupport.toshiba.com for details).
CPU performance may also vary from specifications due to design
configuration.
Under some conditions, your computer product may automatically
shut-down. This is a normal protective feature designed to reduce the
risk of lost data or damage to the product when used outside
recommended conditions. To avoid risk of lost data, always make
back-up copies of data by periodically storing it on an external storage
medium. Use your computer product only under recommended
conditions. Read additional restrictions under “Environmental
Conditions” in your product “Detailed Specs.” Contact Toshiba
Technical Service and Support for more information.
3. Graphics (Graphics Processing Unit)
GPU performance may vary depending on product model, design
configuration, applications, power management settings and features
utilized. GPU performance is only optimized when operating in AC
power mode and may decrease considerably when operating in battery
power mode.
Index
A screen is blank 52
AC adapter 29 disposing of used batteries 49
AC power light 29 DVD drive
alarms low battery 45 connecting 40
B E
battery error messages
alarms 45 program has performed an illegal
changing 45 operation 51
charge indicator light 44 expansion memory slot 33
disposal 49
installing 45 F
files
monitoring power 44
backing up 38
removing 46
saving 38
unlocking 46
built-in features 57 H
hot swapping
C precautions 38
CD/DVDs
inserting 41 I
changing installing
main battery 45 main battery 45
computer PC Cards 37
moving 42 internal drives 61
setting up 32
computing tips 38 K
keyboard
connecting
not working 52
AC adapter 29
DVD drive 40 L
PC Cards 37 lights
power cable 30 AC power 29
printer 31
M
D main battery
DC-IN 30 changing 45
discs memory
handling 41 removing expansion slot cover 33
display memory module