. FEATURES This section briefly describes the features of your computer. For more information on individual features, see their respective sections. ! Front View Power switch Display 1280 × 600 pixel color TFT LCD Keyboard (" P.XX) Control buttons (" P.XX) Wireless communication switch * For models with the wireless LAN feature only Volume dial Turn the dial to the right to increase and to the left to decrease the volume.
System Indicator Connect the power cord. DC IN LED See “1 Turning on the power” in Chapter 2. Power LED Battery LED See “1 Turning on the power” in Chapter 2. Indicates the standard battery state. See “1 Use of the battery pack” in Chapter 4. Indicates that the standard hard disk is being accessed. Disk LED SD Card LED ! Indicates the power state. Indicates that the SD memory card is being accessed. See “8 SD cards” in this chapter. Rear View Internal microphone (" P.XX) Battery pack (" P.
! Rear View Additional memory slot (" P.XX) Speaker (" P.
Optional Device Connections Microphone IN terminal Connect a microphone here. ∙ You can use a monaural microphone only. ∙ You can use a tri-polar mini-jack plug with a 3.5-mm diameter. You can also use a bi-polar mini-jack plug with a 3.5-mm diameter if the microphone is provided with a battery and requires no power supply. Bi-polar mini-jack Tri-polar mini-jack Headphone OUT terminal Connect a headphone here. Sound is output in stereo. Plug a stereo mini-jack with a 3.5-mm diameter.
2. ACCUPOINT II When you turn on your computer and start Windows, appears on the screen. This is called the pointer Your computer is equipped with the Accupoint II and the control buttons (right and left) are used to move the pointer.
Moving the Pointer Place your finger on the Accupoint II, press and move it vertically or horizontally. The pointer moves in accordance with your finger movement. Move your finger. Click Place the pointer onto a desired position and press the left button once. Click the button to select an icon or letter, etc. Press the left button once.
Double-click Place the pointer onto a desired position and press the left button quickly twice. Double-click the button to open a file or to start an application. Press the left button twice. Click, click Right-click Place the pointer onto a desired position and press the right button once. A menu appears for selection. Press the left button once.
Drag-and-drop Place the pointer onto a desired position, press and hold the left button (1), and then move the pointer with the Accupoint II (2) (dragging). When the pointer reaches the destination point, take your finger off the left button (3) (dropping). (2) Push in the desired direction. (1) Keep pressing. (3) Take your finger off.
3. KEYBOARD 1. Functions of the Keys This section briefly describes use of the keyboard and the function and name of the keys. Half/full key Function keys Use these keys to perform the assigned operations. Esc (Escape) key Use this key to cancel the operation. Tab key Caps Lock Alphanumeric key Shift key Use this key to temporarily switch the upper and lower cases or to input symbols. Ctrl (Control) key Use this key in combination with another key to perform a specific operation.
Ins (Insert) key Use this key to switch the input mode: Insert and Overwrite modes. Del (Delete) key Use this key to delete a character. Overlay keys Pause key Backspace key Enter key Use this key to execute an operation. Shift key Arrow keys Use these keys to move the cursor. In combination with the Fn key, you can also use this key to perform a special function.
! Character keys Use the character keys to input characters or symbols. You can select one out of the two to six characters and symbols printed on a character key with the control keys. # Top left Press and hold the Shift key and press this key to input a symbol or an uppercase letter of the alphabet. # Top right In Kana mode, press and hold the Shift key and press this key to input a symbol or the assimilated or contracted sound of a hiragana character.
Input Control Keys The control keys for character input are listed below: Key Ctrl + Caps Lock Alphanumeric 1 Description Activates the one-byte KATAKANA input mode. In this mode, you can input the HIRAGANA character printed at the bottom right on the key top in the one-byte KATAKANA character. When the IME toolbar is on the desktop, [KANA] changes in color. Alternatively, you can click on [KANA] to activate the one-byte KATAKANA input mode.
Special Function Keys with the Fn Key Key Fn + Esc 1< Fn + F1 1 Description Mutes the volume of the internal speaker or the headphones. To resume the sound, press the Fn + Esc keys again. Displays the lock icon at the top right of the screen and turns off the screen display.
Key Fn + F6 1 Description Press and hold the Fn key and press the F6 key to decrease screen brightness by one level. The screen icon shows the state of brightness. Fn + F7 1 Press and hold the Fn key and press the F7 key to increase screen brightness by one level. The screen icon shows the state of brightness.
Shortcut keys with the Windows Combinations of the Windows key key and another key for shortcuts are listed below: Key Operation + R 1 Displays the [Run] window. + M 1 Minimizes all the windows to icons. Shift + Maximizes all the window icons. + M1 + F1 1 Starts “Help and Support Center”. + E 1 Displays the [My Computer] window. + F 1 Initiates the search for a file or folder. Ctrl + Initiates the search for other computers. + F1 + Tab 1 Moves the focus on the taskbar buttons.
2. To Input Japanese Your computer is provided with the Japanese input system MS-IME. The Japanese input system is the software to input Japanese characters. When you turn on your computer, you can input alphanumeric characters. To input Japanese characters, press the Half/Full key. When you activate the Japanese input mode, the IME toolbar appears as shown below: Input Mode Selection The default mode is the ROMAJI input mode.
4. VOLUME CONTROL 1. Controlling Speaker Volume To adjust the speaker volume, use the volume dial or control it on Windows. TIP: • Some applications may cause feedback between the external microphone and the speaker. In such a case, do the following: - Adjust the volume with the volume dial. - Change the settings of the application in use. - Move the external microphone away from the speaker.
! Master Volume To adjust the volume of individual files that you play back, follow the steps below: (1) Click [Start] → [All Programs] → [Accessories] → [Entertainment] → [Volume Control]. (2) Drag the slider for each option vertically to adjust the volume. Move the slider upward to increase the speaker volume. To mute the sound, click [Mute]. On the [Master Volume] window, you can adjust the following volume options.
6. On the [Recording Control] window, click [Select] for the device to use. [Microphone]: when recording with the external microphone. 7. Move the slider for the selected device to adjust the volume. TIPS: • You cannot select more than one device at the same time. • If the music or speech that you want to record is applicable to [WAVE] on the [Master Volume] window, the volume setting for [WAVE] also controls the recording volume.
5. INTERNAL MODEM The internal modem complies with ITU-T V.90. If the destination provider does not support V.90, the connection speed will be up to 33.6 kbps. ! Notes on use • When thunderclouds are approaching, unplug the modular plug from the telephone modular jack. If lightning strikes the telephone line, the modem or your computer may be damaged.
To Disconnect the Modular Cable To disconnect the modular cable, press and hold the lock on the modular plug and pull it out from the modular jack. Lock Modular plug ! Changing the region setting The internal modem in your computer can be used in the following countries and regions: Iceland, Ireland, U.S.A, U.A.E, U.K.
3. Click to select a region name or a location name. If a region name is selected, new region information will be created after the region setup for the modem and new location information will be used as the current location information. If a location name is selected, the region specified in its location information will be used for the region setup for the modem and the selected location information will be used as the current location information. Other Settings 1.
6. LAN 1. LAN with Cables Your computer is provided with the internal LAN device for broadband communications. Connect an ADSL or cable modem to the LAN connector for broadband Internet connection. For network devices and setting required for the broadband connection, contact your Internet provider. You can also connect a LAN cable to the LAN connector. Your computer will automatically detect and switch between Fast Ethernet (100BASE-TX) and Ethernet (10BASE-T).
2. Wireless LAN * For models with the wireless LAN capabilities only The wireless LAN is a network with computers connected without LAN cables. Regardless of the location of the modem or router, a computer can connect to the network from anywhere within the wireless communications range. Using a wireless LAN access point (optional), a wireless broadband environment can be implemented with multiple computers.
! Notes on use of the wireless LAN • Place a wireless antenna for a wireless LAN in an obstacle-free location. To maximize the wireless communication range, open the LCD and keep obstacles, including books and sheaves of thick paper, away from your computer. • The wireless LAN is a wireless product. For local wireless regulations, check with “User Information”.
Advanced Setup The wireless LAN can be built in almost all network environments with the basic setup only. When it is connected to the infrastructure network, you can also add advanced settings on the [Change Settings] window. 1. Click [Start] → [My Computer]. 2. Click [My Network] under [Others]. 3. Click [Display network connections] under [Network tasks]. The [Network Connections] window appears. 4.
Using the Wireless LAN This section describes how to view other computers on the network and the radio state of the wireless LAN, and how to change the wireless LAN settings. 1. Slide the wireless communication switch on your computer to the right (On). Wireless communication LED Wireless communication switch Use this switch to enable/disable the wireless LAN function. Slide the switch to the right (ON) to enable; to the left (Off) to disable.
3. Select a desired network under [Available networks] (1) and click the [Connect] button. (1) (2) When a connection is established, the message “Wireless network connection is established.” appears at the bottom of the desktop. 4. Click [Start] → [My Computer]. 5. Click [My Network] under [Others]. 6. Click [Display computers in the workgroup] under [Network tasks]. Devices available for connection through the wireless LAN, including computers, appear.
Selecting a Network Device With the “Network Device Switch”, you can select a desired device from among multiple devices with the network feature. You can also switch between the wired LAN and the wireless LAN using this switch. For example, you can connect to the wired LAN in the living room and to the network through the wireless LAN when you move to the study. In addition, you can use this switch as the utility to enable/disable network devices.
! Other settings 1. Right-click the [Network Device Switch] icon ( select an option from the menu. ) on the Notification area and • Automatic selection When the cable is disconnected from the wired LAN, the wireless LAN is automatically put in operation. You can use this option when the wired LAN is in operation and the TCP/IP protocol is in use. • Disable (Enable) Disables or enables the “Network Device Switch” function. • Help Displays the readme file for the “Network Device Switch”.
7. PC CARDS The PC card slot of your computer can accommodate the Type II PC card (including the CardBus-compliant card). For more information on use of the PC card, see the manual that comes with your PC card.
Removing 1. Disable the PC card. (1) Click the [Safe Hardware Removal] icon ( ) on the Notification area. (2) Click [Remove XXXX (the PC card to remove) safely] in the menu. (3) When the message “The ‘XXXX’ device can now be safely removed from the system.” appears, click the [Close] button ( ). 2. Press the PC card eject button. The eject button comes out. Eject button 3. Press the PC card eject button again. Press the button until it clicks. The card comes out. 4.
8. SD CARDS The SD memory card slot of your computer can accommodate the SD memory card of 8, 16, 32, 64, 128 and 256 MB, but not the multimedia card. ! Copyright protection In accordance with the SDMI rules, the copyright protection technology is used for the SD card to protect against illegal copying or playback of the digital music data. If copyright protection is applied to the data imported with another computer, you cannot copy or play back the data with your computer.
! Write-protect tab The SD memory card is provided with the write-protect tab. By sliding this tab, you can protect the data from being accidentally erased. Inserting direction Write-protect tab Label Write-protected Slide the write-protect tab in the direction opposite to card insertion. When the SD card is write-protected, you cannot write data onto the card but can read from it. Write-free Slide the write-protect tab in the same direction as card insertion.
Inserting 1. Hold the SD memory card with its labeled side up and insert it into the card slot. Insert the card all the way to the end. Removing 1. Disable the SD memory card. (1) Click the [Safe Hardware Removal] icon ( )on the Notification area. (2) Click [Remove TOSHIBA SD Memory Card Drive safely] in the menu. (3) When the message “The ‘XXXX’ device can now be safely removed from the system.” appears, click the [Close] button ( ). 2. Push the SD memory card. The card slightly comes out.
9. EXTERNAL DISPLAY Use the supplied RGB cable to display an external display. Before connecting the display, be sure to turn off your computer. Connecting 1. Turn off your computer. 2. Insert the mini-RGB cable plug into the mini-RGB connector. Hold the plug with its arrow-marked side down to insert the plug. When disconnecting, pull out the cable plug from the mini-RGB connector. Mini-RGB connector 3. Insert the plug of the external display cable into the RGB connector at the end of the mini-RGB cable.
Selecting a Display Device When an external display is connected to your computer, you can display • on your computer’s LCD only (default). • both on the external display and your computer’s LCD. • on the external display only. NOTES: • Do not change the display in the following cases, as it may erase data. - during data read/write access An error occurs. Wait until data access is complete. - during communications An error occurs. Wait until communications are complete.
! Using the Fn + F5 keys Press and hold the Fn key and press the F5 key to select a display. LCD (LCD only) LCD/CRT (LCD and external display) CRT (External display only) This option is selected regardless of the state of the external display connection. Note that nothing appears on your computer's LCD when no external display is connected. TIP: ! • If you cycle the power to your computer when an external display is connected and selected for display, the image appears on your computer’s LCD.
5. Enable the device on the [Displays] tab. Click the [Enable/Disable] button ( select the device. ) at the top left corner of the display device name to By default, your computer’s LCD (Panel) only is selected. Follow the instructions below to select a display. Your computer’s LCD (Panel) only ↓↑ Click the [Enable/Disable] button for [Monitor]. Both your computer’s LCD (Panel) and the external display (Monitor) ↓↑ Click the [Enable/Disable] button for [Panel].
6. Click the [OK] button The following window appears. TIP: • If nothing appears on the external display within 15 seconds, the display selection is discarded. 7. Click the [Yes] button.
10. OPTIONAL DEVICES For optional devices that are not described in this manual, see the manual that comes with the device. The procedures to connect and disconnect optional devices vary. Be sure to read the respective sections in advance. Caution - When connecting an optional device that does not support connection and disconnection while power is supplied, be sure to turn off your computer, unplug the power cord, and remove the battery pack in advance.
11. MEMORY EXPANSION You can add memory cards of up to 256 MB to the additional memory slot. Use the additional memory cards tested and found compatible with your computer. Adding incompatible memory cards may cause a failure to start the system or unstable operations of your computer. Notes on Adding/Removing the Memory Card Warning - Never disassemble the components not mentioned in this manual. Your computer has many high-voltage components and it is dangerous to touch them.
! About static electricity The additional memory card is a precision electronic component and may be seriously damaged by static electricity. As a human body is slightly charged with static electricity, be sure to discharge the static electricity before adding an additional memory card. You can discharge the static electricity by touching a nearby metal object. Adding 1. Save your data, shut down Windows, and turn off your computer. 2. Remove the AC adapter and cables from your computer. 3.
6. Replace the additional memory cover and fasten the screws that you removed in step 4. Make sure that the additional memory cover is firmly closed. 7. Replace the battery pack. When you turn on your computer, the total memory capacity is automatically recognized. Check if the total memory capacity is correct. REFERENCE: For checking the memory capacity, see “Checking the memory capacity” to be described later in this section. Removing 1. Save your data, shut down Windows, and turn off your computer. 2.
6. Replace the additional memory cover and fasten the screws that you removed in step 4. Make sure that the additional memory cover is firmly closed. 7. Replace the battery pack. When you turn on your computer, the total memory capacity is automatically recognized. Check if the total memory capacity is correct. REFERENCE: For checking the memory capacity, see “Checking the memory capacity” in this section.
