Page 1 User’s Manual R100 R100 ORTÉGÉR100 PORTÉGÉR100 PORTÉGÉR100 ORTÉGÉR100 PORTÉGÉR100 PORTÉGÉR100 Choose freedom. Choose freedom. computers.toshiba-europe.com...
Page 2 General Precautions Copyright © 2003 by TOSHIBA Corporation. All rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this manual cannot be reproduced in any form without the prior written permission of TOSHIBA. No patent liability is assumed, with respect to the use of the information contained herein.
Page 3 General Precautions EU Declaration of Conformity This product is carries the CE-Mark in accordance with the related European Directives. Responsible for CE-Marking is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. Portégé R100...
Page 4 General Precautions Modem warning notice Conformity Statement The equipment has been approved to [Commission Decision “CTR21”] for pan-European single terminal connection to the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN). However, due to differences between the individual PSTNs provided in different countries/regions the approval does not, of itself, give an unconditional assurance of successful operation on every PSTN network termination point.
Page 5: General Precautions
Portégé R100 General Precautions TOSHIBA computers are designed to optimize safety, minimize strain and withstand the rigors of portability. However, certain precautions should be observed to further reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the computer. Be certain to read the general precautions below and to note the cautions included in the text of the manual.
Page 6 For optimum performance, use your computer product only under recommended conditions Read additional restrictions under “Environmental Conditions” in your product Resource Guide. Contact TOSHIBA Service and Support for more information. Portégé R100...
Page 7: Working Environment
This product was designed to fulfil the EMC (electromagnetic compatibility) requirements to be observed for so-called "Residential, commercial and light industry environments". TOSHIBA do not approve the use of this product in working environments other than the above mentioned ”Residential, commercial and light industry environments”.
Page 8: Wireless Interoperability
Information to Wireless LAN Users 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 The IEEE 802.11 Standard on Wireless LANs (Revision B), as defined...
Page 9: Regulatory Information
General Precautions 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.
Page 10 Caution: Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation. The radiated output power of the TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, the TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimised.
Page 11: Interference Statement
General Precautions Nevertheless, it is advised to use the TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card in such a manner that human contact during normal operation is minimised. Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Page 12 2. In case that RF interference occurs to Other Radio Stations from this equipment, please change promptly the frequency for use, place to use, or stop emitting Radio. 3. Please contact TOSHIBA Direct PC if you have a problem, such as interference from this equipment to Other Radio Stations.
Page 13 General Precautions 2. Indication 2. The indication shown below appears on this equipment. (1) 2.4 : This equipment uses a frequency of 2.4 GHz. (2) DS : This equipment uses DS-SS modulation. (3) 4 : The interference range of this equipment is less than 40 m. This equipment uses a frequency bandwidth from 2,400 mhz to 2,483.5 MHz.
Page 14: Regulatory Statements
écran de blindage maximal. Au cas aù un installation en plain air, le materiel doit faire l’objet d’une licence. EU Declaration of Conformity Toshiba declares, that this product conforms to the following standards: Supplementary “The product complies with the requirements of the...
Page 15 Wireless LAN Mini PCI-Card, and/or Bluetooth Do not use this equipment in Countries/Regions, in which this equipment is not approved. Contact one of your TOSHIBA Worldwide Computer Representatives in Appendix C for further information. Australia Austria...
Page 16: Table Of Contents
Portégé R100 Table of Contents General Precautions Preface Manual contents................xx Conventions ................. xxi Chapter 1: Introduction Equipment checklist ..............1-1 Features..................1-2 Chapter 2: The Grand Tour Front with the display closed ............2-1 Left side..................2-2 Right side ..................2-3 Back side..................2-4 Underside ..................2-5 Front with the display open ............2-7 Indicators..................2-9 High Capacity 2nd Battery Pack ..........2-11...
Page 17 Chapter 6: Power and Power-Up Modes Power conditions................6-1 Power indicators................6-3 Battery types ................6-4 Care and use of the Battery Pack..........6-5 Replacing the Battery Pack ............6-11 TOSHIBA Password Utility ............6-15 Power-up modes ................6-17 Panel power off ................6-18 System Auto Off .................6-18 Chapter 7: HW Setup HW-Setup..................7-1 Chapter 8: Optional Devices PC cards..................8-1...
Page 18 Hardware and system checklist ...........9-3 If you need further assistance ............9-12 Appendix A: Specifications Appendix B: AC Power Cord and Connectors Appendix C: The TOSHIBA International Warranty Appendix D: Keyboard Layouts Appendix E: Display Controller and Modes Appendix F: If your computer is stolen...
Page 19: Preface
Portégé R100 Preface Congratulations on your purchase of the Portégé R100 computer. This powerful, lightweight notebook computer is designed to provide years of reliable, high-performance computing. This manual tells how to set up and begin using your Portégé R100 computer. It also provides detailed information on configuring your computer, basic operations and care, using optional devices and troubleshooting.
Page 20: Manual Contents
Preface Manual contents This manual is composed of nine chapters, nine appendixes, a glossary, and an index. Chapter 1, Introduction, is an overview of the computer’s features, capabilities, and options. Chapter 2, The Grand Tour, identifies the components of the computer and briefly explains how they function.
Page 21: Conventions
Preface Conventions This manual uses the following formats to describe, identify, and highlight terms and operating procedures. Abbreviations On first appearance, and whenever necessary for clarity, abbreviations are enclosed in parentheses following their definition. For example: Read Only Memory (ROM). Acronyms are also defined in the Glossary. Icons Icons identify ports, dials, and other parts of your computer.
Page 22 Preface Key operation Some operations require you to simultaneously use two or more keys. We identify such operations by the key top symbols separated by a plus sign (+). For example, Ctrl + C means you must hold down Ctrl and at the same time press C.
Page 23: Chapter 1: Introduction
Some of the features described in this manual may not function properly if you use an operating system that was not preinstalled by TOSHIBA. Equipment checklist Carefully unpack your computer. Save the box and packing materials for future use.
Page 24: Features
If any of the items are missing or damaged, contact your dealer immediately. Features The computer uses TOSHIBA’s advanced Large Scale Integration (LSI), Complementary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor (CMOS) technology extensively to provide compact size, minimum weight, low power usage, and high reliability. This computer incorporates the following features and...
Page 25 Introduction Disks Built-in Hard disk 30 billion bytes (37.26 GB) Other hard disks may be introduced. Display The computer’s LCD panel supports high-resolution video graphics. The screen can be set at a wide range of viewing angles for maximum comfort and readability.
Page 26 Introduction Microphone Enables connection of a monaural microphone External monitor 15-pin, analog VGA port supports VESA DDC2B compatible functions. Docking Special port for connecting an optional Slim Port Replicator or High Capacity 2nd Battery Pack. Universal Serial Bus The computer has two Universal Serial Bus ports (USB 2.0) that comply with the USB 2.0 standard, which enables data transfer speeds 40 times faster...
Page 27 Software Operating System Windows XP Professional. TOSHIBA Utilities A number of utilities and drivers are preinstalled to make your computer more convenient to use. Refer to the Utilities section in this chapter.
Page 28: Special Features
Introduction Special features The following features are either unique to TOSHIBA computers or are advanced features, which make the computer more convenient to use. TOSHIBA Console Press this button to launch an application button automatically. The default is TOSHIBA Console.
Page 29 For details on operations, refer to each utility’s online manual, help files or readme files. TOSHIBA Power To access this power savings management Saver program, open the Control Panel, click Performance and Maintenance and click the TOSHIBA Power Saver icon. Portégé R100...
Page 30 ConfigFree also allows you to find communication probrems and create profiles for easy switching between location and communication networks. You can boot ConfigFree from the menu bar as follows. [Start] – [All Programs] – [TOSHIBA ConfigFree] – [ConfigFree] Portégé R100...
Page 31 (PC2100 DDR) can easily be installed in the computer. Battery Pack An Battery Pack (PA3154U) can be purchased from your TOSHIBA dealer. The Battery Pack is identical to the one that came with your computer. Use it as a spare or replacement. High Capacity 2...
Page 32: Chapter 2: The Grand Tour
Portégé R100 Chapter 2 The Grand Tour This chapter identifies the various components of your computer. Become familiar with each component before you operate the computer. Front with the display closed The following figure shows the computer’s front with its display panel in the closed position.
Page 33: Left Side
The Grand Tour Left side The following figure shows the computer’s left side. ECURITY LOCK SLOT CARD INDICATOR AN VENT CARD SLOT The left side of the computer Security lock A security cable attaches to this slot. The optional slot security cable anchors your computer to a desk or other large object to deter theft.
Page 34: Right Side
The Grand Tour Right side The following figure shows the computer’s right side. IRELESS COMMUNICATION SWITCH CARD SLOT EADPHONE JACK ICROPHONE JACK The right side of the computer Wireless Slide this switch to the right to turn on Wireless LAN. communi- Slide it to the left to turn off the functions.
Page 35: Back Side
The Grand Tour Back side The following figure shows the computer’s back side. ACTIVE INDICATOR INK INDICATOR XTERNAL MONITOR ORANGE GREEN PORT DC IN 15V ODEM JACK JACK PORTS The computer’s back side Modem jack The modem jack lets you use a modular cable to connect the modem directly to a telephone line.
Page 36: Underside
The Grand Tour 1. After you have connected the Slim Port Replicator to the computer, be sure to connect the USB cable to the USB port of the Slim Port Replicator, instead of a USB port on the Back side of the computer. 2.
Page 37 The Replacing the Battery Pack section in Chapter 6, Power and Power-Up Modes, describes how to access the Battery Pack. Battery Packs can be purchased from your TOSHIBA dealer to extend the computer’s battery operating time. Battery lock A sliding lock prevents inadvertent release of the Battery Pack.
Page 38: Front With The Display Open
The following figure shows the front of the computer with the display open. To open the display, slide the display latch on the front of the computer and lift the display up. Position the display at a comfortable viewing angle. ISPLAY SCREEN TOSHIBA RESENTATION BUTTON TOSHIBA ONSOLE BUTTON ISPLAY HINGE...
Page 39 Hibernation mode. When you open the panel the computer starts in Hibernation mode. Use the TOSHIBA Power Saver Utility to enable or disable this features. The default is “enabled.” Refer to the TOSHIBA Power Saver Utility and Panel Power Off/On items in Chapter 1, Introduction, for details.
Page 40: Indicators
The Grand Tour Indicators The following figure shows the indicators, which light when various computer operations are in progress. ECONDARY ATTERY ATTERY IRELESS OWER COMMUNICATION DC IN The power source/system indicators Power source/system indicators DC IN The DC IN indicator glows green when DC power is supplied from the AC power adaptor.
Page 41: Keyboard Indicator
The Grand Tour When the F10 key indicator glows, the keypad overlay lets you control the cursor. When the F11 key indicator glows, the keypad overlay lets you enter numbers. UMERIC RROW Keypad overlay indicators When the CapsLock indicator glows, the keyboard is in all-caps mode. APS LOCK CapsLock indicator Keyboard indicator...
Page 42: High Capacity 2Nd Battery Pack
Use only the AC adaptor that came with the computer or an equivalent optional adaptor. Use of the wrong adaptor could damage your computer. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage in such case. Use only the AC adaptor supplied as an accessory. Other AC adaptors have different voltage and terminal polarities and use of them may produce heat and smoke or even result in fine or rupture.
Page 43: Chapter 3: Getting Started
Portégé R100 Chapter 3 Getting Started This chapter provides basic information to get you started using your computer. It covers the following topics: Setting up your work space — for your health and safety Be sure also to read the Safety Instruction Manual. This guide, which is included with the computer, explains product liability.
Page 44: Setting Up Your Work Space
Getting Started Setting up your work space Establishing a comfortable work site is important for you and your computer. A poor work environment or stressful work habits can result in discomfort or serious injury from repetitive strain to your hands, wrists or other joints.
Page 45: Placement Of The Computer
Getting Started Placement of the computer Position the computer and peripheral devices to provide comfort and safety. Set the computer on a flat surface at a comfortable height and distance. The display should be no higher than eye level to avoid eye strain.
Page 46: Work Habits
Getting Started Adjust the back of your chair so it supports the lower curve of your spine. Sit straight so that your knees, hips and elbows form approximately 90 degree angles when you work. Do not slump forward or lean back too far.
Page 47: Connecting The Ac Adaptor
1) Use only the AC adaptor supplied with your computer or an equivalent adaptor that is compatible. Use of any incompatible adaptor could damage your computer. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by use of an incompatible adaptor.
Page 48: Opening The Display
Getting Started Connecting the adaptor to the computer 3. Plug the power cord into a live wall outlet. The Battery and DC IN indicator on the front of the computer should glow. Opening the display The display panel can be rotated in a wide range of angles for optimal viewing.
Page 49: Turning On The Power
Getting Started Opening the display panel Turning on the power This section describes how to turn on the power. After you turn on the power for the first time, do not turn it off until you have set up the operating system. Refer to the section Starting up for the first time in this chapter.
Page 50: Turning Off The Power
Getting Started Be sure to read the License Agreement carefully. Turning off the power The power can be turned off in one of the following modes: Shut down (Boot), Hibernation or Standby mode. Shut Down mode (Boot mode) When you turn off the power in Shut Down mode no data is saved and the computer will boot to the operating system’s main screen.
Page 51 Getting Started For the computer to shut down in hibernation mode, the hibernation feature must be enabled in two places in TOSHIBA Power Saver: the Hibernate window and the Battery Alarm item of the Alarm window. Otherwise, the computer will shut down in Standby mode. If battery power becomes depleted, data saved in Standby will be lost.
Page 52: Standby Mode
When the AC adaptor is used, the computer goes into Standby mode depending on the setting of the TOSHIBA Power Saver feature. To restore operation, press the power button or press any key. The latter action works only if Wake-up on Keyboard is enabled in HW Setup.
Page 53: Restarting The Computer
15 seconds, then turn the power on again by pressing the power button. Restoring the preinstalled software If preinstalled files are damaged, use the Product Recovery CD-ROM or the TOSHIBA Tools & Utilities CD-ROM in combination with a mobile CD-ROM drive via PC Card to restore them. Portégé R100 3-11...
Page 54: Restoring The Complete System
1. Load the Product Recovery CD-ROM in the External optical disk drive and turn off the computer’s power. 2. Hold down the F12 key and turn on the power. When the TOSHIBA logo appears, release the F12 key. 3. Use the left or right cursor key to select the CD-ROM icon in the display menu.
Page 55: Chapter 4: Operating Basics
Portégé R100 Chapter 4 Operating Basics This chapter gives information on basic operations including using the Touch pad, the external diskette drive, the Wireless LAN , LAN and the internal modem. It also provides tips on caring for your computer and on heat dispersal.
Page 56: Using The Usb Fdd Kit
Operating Basics For some functions, you can tap the Touch pad instead of pressing a control button. Click Tap the Touch pad once Double-click Tap the Touch pad twice Drag and drop 1. Hold down the left control button and move the cursor to drag the item you want to move.
Page 57 Operating Basics Check the Disk-In-Use indicator when you use the diskette drive. Do not press the eject button, disconnect a drive cable or turn off the computer while the light is glowing. Doing so could destroy data and damage the diskette or the drive.
Page 58: Wireless Lan
Operating Basics Disconnecting 3 1/2" diskette drive When you have finished using the diskette drive, follow the procedures below to disconnect it: 1. Wait for the indicator light to go out to make sure all diskette activity has stopped. If you disconnect the diskette drive or turn off the power while the computer is accessing the drive you may lose data or damage the diskette or the drive.
Page 59: Wireless Communication Switch
LAN to cause illegal intrusion, eavesdropping, and loss or destruction of stored data. TOSHIBA strongly recommend the customer to enable the WEP function. 2. TOSHIBA is not liable for the eavesdropping of data due to the use of wireless LAN and the damage thereof. Wireless communication switch You can enable or disable wireless LAN function, with the on/off switch.
Page 60: Lan
Operating Basics LAN circuits support Ethernet LAN (10 megabits per second, 10BASE-T) and Fast Ethernet LAN (100 megabits per second, 100BASE-Tx). This section describes how to connect/disconnect to a LAN. Do not install or remove an optional memory module while Wake-up on LAN is enabled.
Page 61: Modem
To select a region, follow the steps below. 1. Click start, point to All Programs, point to TOSHIBA Internal Modem and click Region Select Utility. Do not use the Country/Region Select function in the Modem setup utility in the Control Panel if the function is available.
Page 62: Properties Menu
Operating Basics 2. The Region Selection icon will appear in the Windows Task Bar. 3. Click the icon with the primary mouse button to display a list of regions that the modem supports. A sub menu for telephony location information will also be displayed. A check will appear next to the currently selected region and telephony location.
Page 63: Cleaning The Computer
Operating Basics Connecting To connect the internal modem cable, follow the steps below. 1. Plug one end of the modular cable into the modem jack. 2. Plug the other end of the modular cable into a telephone jack. Connecting the internal modem Do not pull on the cable or move the computer while the cable is connected.
Page 64: Moving The Computer
CPU speed. Or, by lowering the CPU speed first, then if necessary, turning on the fan. Use the Cooling Method item of the Power Save Mode window in TOSHIBA Power Saver. Maximum Turns on the fan first, then if necessary, lowers Performance the CPU processing speed.
Page 65: Chapter 5: The Keyboard
Portégé R100 Chapter 5 The Keyboard The computer’s keyboard layouts are compatible with a 101/102-key enhanced keyboard. By pressing some keys in combination, all the 101/102-key keyboard functions can be executed on the computer. The number of keys on your keyboard depends on which country/region’s keyboard layout your computer is configured with.
Page 66: Soft Keys: Alt Gr Key Combinations
American keyboard. Soft keys: Fn key combinations The Fn (function) is unique to TOSHIBA computers and is used in combination with other keys to form soft keys. Soft keys are key combinations that enable, disable or configure specific features.
Page 67: Hot Keys
The Keyboard The keyboard is designed to provide all the features of the 101-key enhanced keyboard, shown in figure 5-1. The 101/102-key enhanced keyboard has a numeric keypad and scroll lock key. It also has additional Enter and Ctrl keys to the right of the main keyboard. Since the keyboard of a portable computer is smaller and has fewer keys, some of the enhanced keyboard functions must be simulated using two keys instead of one on the larger keyboard.
Page 68 The Keyboard Volume decrease: Press Fn + 1 to decrease the sound volume. After you press this hot key, an icon showing the new setting will be displayed for two seconds. Volume increase: Press Fn + 2 to increase the sound volume. After you press this hot key, an icon showing the new setting will be displayed for two seconds.
Page 69 The Keyboard Display selection: Press Fn + F5 to change the active display device. When you press these hot keys a dialog box appears. Only selectable devices will be displayed. Hold down Fn and press F5 again to change the device. When you release Fn and F5, the selected device will change. If you hold down the keys for three seconds the selection will return to LCD.
Page 70: Windows Special Keys
1024X768, from 1024X768 to 800X600, from 800X600 to the original resolution. Fn Sticky key You can use the TOSHIBA Accessibility Utility to make the Fn key sticky, that is, you can press it once, release it, and they press an “F number” key.
Page 71: Turning On The Overlays
The Keyboard Turning on the overlays The numeric keypad overlay can be used for numeric data input or cursor and page control. Arrow mode To turn on the Arrow mode, press Fn + F10. The Arrow mode indicator lights. Now try cursor and page control using the keys shown in figure 5-2.
Page 72: Generating Ascii Characters
The Keyboard Temporarily using overlay (overlay off) While using the normal keyboard, you can temporarily use the keypad overlay without turning it on: 1. Press and hold down Fn. 2. Check the keyboard indicators. Pressing Fn turns on the most recently used overlay.
Page 73: Chapter 6: Power And Power-Up Modes
Portégé R100 Chapter 6 Power and Power-Up Modes The computer’s power resources include the AC adaptor and internal batteries. This chapter gives details on making the most effective use of these resources including charging and changing batteries, tips for saving battery power, and power up modes.
Page 74 Power and Power-Up Modes Table 6-1 Power conditions continued Power on Power off (no operation) 2nd battery fully • Operates • LED: 2nd battery green AC adaptor charged DC IN green connected • LED: 2nd battery green DC IN green 2nd battery •...
Page 75: Power Indicators
Power and Power-Up Modes If a main battery and a secondary battery are installed, the computer does not enter Standby mode until the charge in both batteries is exhausted. When no secondary battery is installed When no main battery is installed When batteries are charged, the main battery is charged first.
Page 76: Battery Types
Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations. Use only batteries recommended by TOSHIBA as replacements. 2. Do not remove the battery pack while the computer is in Standby mode.
Page 77: Care And Use Of The Battery Pack
Press [F1] key to set Date/Time. The computer’s RTC battery is a lithium ion battery and should be replaced only by your dealer or by a TOSHIBA service representative. The battery can explode if not properly replaced, used, handled or disposed of.
Page 78 Power and Power-Up Modes Danger: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which could result in death or serious injury, if you do not follow instructions. Warning: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which could result in death or serious injury, if you do not follow instructions. Caution: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which if not avoided, may result in moderate or minor injury or property damage.
Page 79 Battery Pack: offensive or unusual odor, excessive heat, discoloration or deformation. Never use the computer again until it has been checked by a TOSHIBA service provider. It might generate smoke or fire, or the Battery Pack might rupture. 3. Make sure the battery is securely installed in the computer before attempting to charge the Battery Pack.
Page 80: Charging The Batteries
The Battery indicator glows orange when the battery is being charged. Use only the computer connected to an AC power source, an optional TOSHIBA Battery Charger or an optional Slim Port Replicator to charge the Battery Pack. Do not attempt to charge the Battery Pack with any other charger.
Page 81: Monitoring Battery Capacity
Power and Power-Up Modes Charging time (hours) Battery type Power on Power off Main Battery Pack 2.0 to 4.0 or longer High Capacity 2 Battery Pack 3.0 to 8.0 or longer RTC battery Doesn’t charge The charging time when the computer is on is affected by ambient temperature, the temperature of the computer and how you use the computer.
Page 82: Maximizing Battery Operating Time
Therefore, an often used, older battery will not operate for as long as a new battery even when both are fully charged. In this case, TOSHIBA Power Saver will indicate a 100% charge for both the old and new battery, but the displayed estimated time remaining will be shorter for the older battery.
Page 83: Replacing The Battery Pack
Power and Power-Up Modes Battery pack (1600 mAh) 2 days (Standby mode) 14 days (Boot mode) RTC battery 1 month Extending battery life To maximize the life of your Battery Pack: At least once a month, disconnect the computer from a power source and operate it on battery power until the Battery Pack fully discharges.
Page 84: Main Battery Pack
6. Fit your finger into the indentation next to the Battery Pack and lift it out. For environmental reasons, do not throw away a spent Battery Pack. Please return spent Battery Packs to your TOSHIBA dealer. ATTERY LOCK ATTERY Removing the Battery Pack Installing the main Battery Pack To install a Battery Pack, follow the steps below.
Page 85 Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations. Use only batteries recommended by TOSHIBA as replacements. 1. Be sure the computer’s power is off and all cables are disconnected.
Page 86 Power and Power-Up Modes Seating the High Capacity 2nd Battery Pack 4. Close the latches to secure the High Capacity 2nd Battery Pack to the computer. Securing the latches Disconnecting the High Capacity 2nd Battery Pack Follow the steps below to disconnect a High Capacity 2nd Battery Pack. When handling High Capacity 2nd Battery Packs, be careful not to short circuit the terminals.
Page 87: Toshiba Password Utility
Battery Pack. Please return spent High Capacity 2nd Battery Packs to your TOSHIBA dealer. Removing the High Capacity 2nd Battery Pack TOSHIBA Password Utility The TOSHIBA Password Utility provides two levels of password security: User and Supervisor. Passwords set in TOSHIBA Password Utility are different from the Windows password.
Page 88: Supervisor Password
If an unformatted card or one with an incompatible format is inserted, you will be prompted to format it with a tool named TOSHIBA SD Memory Card Format. To start the format tool, point to or click the following items: Start ->...
Page 89: Power-Up Modes
Standby: Data is maintained in the computer’s main memory. Refer also to the sections Turning on the power and Turning off the power in Chapter 3, Getting Started. Windows utilities You can specify the setting in TOSHIBA Power Saver. Portégé R100 6-17...
Page 90: Panel Power Off
Power and Power-Up Modes Hot keys You can use hot keys Fn + F3 to enter Standby mode and Fn + F4 to enter Hibernation. See Chapter 5, The Keyboard for details. Panel power off You can set up your computer so that power turns off automatically when you close the display panel.
Page 91: Chapter 7: Hw Setup
TOSHIBA HW Setup lets you configure settings for general, device config, display, CPU, boot priority, keyboard, USB and LAN. If the supervisor password is set, access to the TOSHIBA HW Setup program can be prevented when the user password is used to log on to the computer.
Page 92 HW Setup Setup This field displays BIOS Version and date. Device Config Device Configuration This option lets you set the device configuration. BIOS sets all devices. All Devices Operating system sets devices that it can Setup by OS control. (Default) Display This tab lets you customize your computer’s display settings for either the internal LCD screen or for an external monitor.
Page 93 HW Setup Boot Priority Boot Priority Options This option sets the priority for booting the computer. Select from the following settings: The computer looks for bootable files in the following order: HDD, diskette drive, CD-ROM* CD-ROM and LAN. (Default) The computer looks for bootable files in the following order: diskette drive, HDD, CD-ROM* CD-ROM and LAN.
Page 94 HW Setup. 4. Support of PCA (ATA) card boot is guaranteed only for TOSHIBA PC card HDDs. 5. A PCA (ATA) card takes the position of HDD in the Boot Priority Options list.
Page 95 HW Setup USB KB/Mouse Legacy Emulation Use this option to enable or disable USB KB/Mouse Legacy Emulation. If your operating system does not support USB, you can still use a USB mouse and keyboard by setting the USB KB/Mouse Legacy Emulation item to Enabled.
Page 96: Chapter 8: Optional Devices
The computer is equipped with a PC card expansion slot that can accommodate one 5 mm Type II card. Any PC card that meets industry standards (manufactured by TOSHIBA or other vendor) can be installed. The slots support 16-bit PC cards, including PC card 16’s multifunction card and CardBus PC cards.
Page 97: Installing A Pc Card
Optional Devices CardBus supports the new standard of 32-bit PC cards. The bus provides superior performance for the greater demands of multimedia data transmission. Installing a PC card A PC card slot, on the right side of the computer accommodates one 5 mm PC card (Type II).
Page 98: Removing A Pc Card
Optional Devices Inserting the PC card 5. Check the configuration in the HW Setup window to make sure it is appropriate for your card. Removing a PC card To remove the PC card, follow the steps below. 1. Click the Safety Remove Hardware icon on the Task Bar. 2.
Page 99: Sd Cards
SD memory cards are sold with format in conformity to the Standards of SD memory card. If you format the SD card again, be sure to format it with the utility of TOSHIBA SD memory card format, not in the format defined as the Windows standard format.
Page 100: Removing A Sd Card
Optional Devices 1. Insert the SD card. 2. Press gently to ensure a firm connection. Inserting a SD card Make sure the SD card is oriented properly before you insert it. Removing a SD card To remove a SD card, follow the steps below. 1.
Page 101: Memory Expansion
Avoid the mat that generates static electricity. Use only memory modules approved by TOSHIBA. Do not try to install or remove a memory module under the following conditions. You can damage the computer and the module. Also, data will be lost.
Page 102: Installing Memory Module
Optional Devices Installing memory module Follow the steps below to install a memory module. 1. Set the computer to boot mode and turn the computer’s power off. Make sure the Power indicator is off. 2. Remove AC adaptor and all cables connected to the computer. 3.
Page 103: Removing Memory Module
Optional Devices 9. Turn the power on and make sure the added memory is recognized. Open System Properties in the Control Panel and click the General tab. Removing memory module To remove the memory module, make sure the computer is in boot mode then: 1.
Page 104: Battery Pack
Optional Devices Battery Pack You can increase the portability of the computer with Battery Packs (PA3154U). If you’re away from an AC power source, you can replace a low battery with a fully charged one. See Chapter 6, Power and Power-Up Modes.
Page 105: External Monitor
Optional Devices The computer must be configured properly before connecting to a LAN. Logging onto a LAN using the computer’s default settings could cause a malfunction in LAN operation. Check with your LAN administrator regarding set-up procedures. Ports The following ports and accessories are available on the Slim Port Replicator.
Page 106: Security Lock
Optional Devices 2. Turn the monitor’s power on. When you turn on the power, the computer automatically recognizes the monitor. You can use the HW Setup to select between Auto-Selected and Simultaneous displays. Refer to Chapter 7, HW Setup. If you have selected Simultaneous under the Display options of HW Setup, both the external monitor and the internal LCD will be active when you turn on the computer.
Page 107: Portégé R100
Portégé R100 Chapter 9 Troubleshooting TOSHIBA designed the computer for durability. However, should problems occur, following the procedures in this chapter can help to determine the cause. All readers should become familiar with this chapter. Knowing what might go wrong can help prevent problems from occurring.
Page 108 Troubleshooting Inspect all connecting cables for loose wires and all connectors for loose pins. Check that your diskette is correctly inserted and that the diskette’s write protect tab is correctly set. Make notes of your observations and keep them in a permanent error log. This will help you describe your problems to your dealer.
Page 109: Hardware And System Checklist
When the computer starts up, the self-test will be run automatically, and the following will be displayed: In Touch with Tomorrow TOSHIBA This message remains on the screen for a few seconds. If the self test is successful, the computer tries to load the operating system.
Page 110 Troubleshooting Power When the computer is not plugged into an AC adaptor, the Battery Pack is the primary power source. However, your computer has a number of other power resources, including intelligent power supply and Real Time Clock battery. These resources are interrelated and any one could affect apparent power problems.
Page 111 Troubleshooting Battery If you suspect a problem with the battery, check the DC IN indicator as well as the Main battery and Secondary battery indicators. For information on indicators and battery operation see Chapter 6, Power and Power-Up Modes. Problem Procedure Battery doesn’t The battery may be discharged.
Page 112: Lcd Panel
For information on setting a password, refer to Chapter 6, Power and Power-Up Modes, starting the computer by Password, TOSHIBA Password Utility. If you have made a token already, you can use it for authentication when the computer asks you to enter password.
Page 113: Hard Disk Drive
Troubleshooting Hard disk drive Problem Procedure Computer does not Check if a diskette is in the diskette drive. If a boot from hard disk diskette is inserted, remove it and reboot. drive There may be a problem with your operating system files.
Page 114 Troubleshooting Touch pad Problem Procedure On-screen pointer The system might be busy. If the pointer is does not respond to shaped as an hourglass, wait for it to standby its Pad operation normal shape and try again to move it. Double-tapping does Try changing the double-click speed setting in not work...
Page 115: Pc Card
Troubleshooting The mouse pointer The mouse might be dirty. Refer to your mouse moves erratically documentations for instructions on cleaning. If problems persist, contact your dealer. PC card Refer also to Chapter 8, Optional Devices. Problem Procedure PC card error occurs Reseat the PC card to make sure it is firmly connected.
Page 116: Sound System
Troubleshooting Sound system Refer also to documentation for your audio devices. Problem Procedure No sound is heard Adjust the volume control dial. Check the software volume settings. Make sure the headphone connection is secure. If problems persist, contact your dealer. Refer also to your USB device’s documentation.
Page 117 Troubleshooting Communication is cut The computer will automatically cut off off unexpectedly communication when connection with the carrier is not successful for a set time interval. Try lengthening this time interval. A CONNECT display is Check the error control setting in your quickly replaced by communications application.
Page 118: If You Need Further Assistance
They are your best sources for current information and support. Where to write If you are still unable to solve the problem and suspect that it is hardware related, write to TOSHIBA at the nearest location listed in Appendix C. Portégé R100 9-12...
Page 119: Specifications
Portégé R100 Appendix A Specifications This appendix summarizes the computer’s technical specifications. Physical Dimensions Size 286 (w) x 229 (d) x 14.9/19.8 (h) millimeters with TFT display (does not include the thicker part of the bottom of the computer) Weight Hard disk 40 GB Memory...
Page 120: Power Requirements
Specifications Power Requirements AC adaptor 100- 240 volts AC 50 or 60 hertz (cycles per second) Computer 15 VDC 3.0 amperes Built-in Modem Network control unit (NCU) Type of NCU Type of line Telephone line (analog only) Type of dialing Pulse Tone Control command...
Page 121: Ac Power Cord And Connectors
Specifications Portégé R100 Appendix B AC Power Cord and Connectors The power cord’s AC input plug must be compatible with the various international AC power outlets and the cord must meet the standards for the country in which it is used. All cords must meet the following specifications: Length: Minimum 2 metres...
Page 122 AC Power Cord and Connectors The Netherlands: KEMA Norway: NEMKO Sweden: SEMKO Switzerland: United Kingdom: In Europe, power cords must be VDE type, H05VVH2-F and two conductor. For the United States and Canada, plug configuration must be a 2-15P (250 V) or 1-15P (125 V) as designated in the U.S. National Electrical code handbook and the Canadian Electrical Code Part II.
Page 123 TOSHIBA representation for registration. On the following pages is a list of the TOSHIBA companies who can be contacted if a claim on the warranty needs to be made. If users need further addresses in Eastern Europe or outside Europe, these are available from the national or European companies.
Page 124 ServiceNet EE Tel: +372-6504-949 Pärnu str. 142A Fax: +372-6504-916 11317 Tallinn http://www.gnt.ee Finland Scribona TPC OY / Toshiba Digital Media Tel: +358-9-5272555 Sinimäentie 14,P.O.Box 83, 02630 ESPOO Fax: +358-9-5272500 http://www.toshiba.se France Toshiba Systèmes (France) S.A. Tel: 08 92 69 70 92 7 Rue Ampère, 92804 Puteaux Cedex...
Page 125 C.B.I. Lotissement Attoufik, Tel: +212-2-243 71 71 Rue No 1 Immeuble 29, Sidi Maar 20190, Fax: +212-2-243 71 87 Casablanca Netherlands Toshiba Information Systems Benelux B.V. Tel: +31-0900-1000-1000 Rivium Boulevard 41 Fax: +31-10-2882-390 2909 LK Capelle a/d IJssel http://www.toshiba.nl Portégé R100...
Page 126 The TOSHIBA International Warranty Norway Scribona Norge A/S; Toshiba PC Service Tel: +47-22-897-189 Stålfjæra 20, P.O.Box 51, Kalbakken Fax: +47-22-897-166 0901 Oslo http://www.toshiba.se Oman Suhail&Saud Bahwan (SSB) Tel: +968-790 117 (Sultanate of Sarco Building, Ground Floor No. 459, Way Fax: +968-790 192 Oman) No.
Page 127 Toshiba Information Systems (UK) Ltd. Tel: +44-1932-828828 Kingdom Toshiba Court, Weybridge Business Park Fax: +44-1932-822958 Addlestone Road, Weybridge KT15 2UL http://www.toshiba.co.uk United States Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. Tel: +1-949-583-3000 9740 Irvine Blvd., P.O. Box 19724 Fax: +1-949-583-3345 Irvine, CA 92713-9724 http://www.toshiba.com Yugoslavia CT Computers d.o.o.
Page 128: Keyboard Layouts
Portégé R100 Appendix D Keyboard Layouts Belgian Danish Manual...
Page 129 Keyboard Layouts French German Italian Portégé R100...
Page 130 Keyboard Layouts Norwegian Polish Portuguese Portégé R100...
Page 131 Keyboard Layouts Spanish Swedish Swiss-German Portégé R100...
Page 132 Keyboard Layouts UK English US English Portégé R100...
Page 133: Display Controller And Modes
Portégé R100 Appendix E Display Controller and Modes Display controller The display controller interprets software commands into hardware commands that turn particular pels on or off. The controller is an advanced Video Graphics Array (VGA) that provides Super VGA (SVGA) and Extended Graphics Array (XGA) support for the internal LCD and external monitors.
Page 134 Display Controller and Modes Table1 Video modes (VGA) Video Type Resolution Character LCD colors CRT colors Scanning mode matrix frequency (pels) Vertical (Hz) 0, 1 40 x 25 8 x 8 16 of 256K 16 of 256K Text Characters 2, 3 80 x 25 8 x 8 16 of 256K...
Page 135 Display Controller and Modes Table1 Video modes (VGA) continued Video Type Resolution Character CRT colors Scanning mode matrix colors frequency (pels) Vertical (Hz) 320 x 200 8 x 8 16 of 256K 16 of 256K Grph Pels 640 x 200 8 x 8 16 of 256K 16 of 256K...
Page 136 Display Controller and Modes Table 2 Video modes (XGA) Resolution Vertical colors colors frequency (Hz) 640 x 480 256/256K 256/256K 800 x 600 256/256K 256/256K 1024 x 768 256/256K 256/256K 1280 x 1024 256/256K 256/256K (Virtual) 1600 x 1200 256/256K 256/256K (Virtual) 1920 x 1440...
Page 137 Display Controller and Modes Table 2 Video modes (XGA) continued Resolution Vertical colors colors frequency (Hz) 640 x 480 16M/16M 16M/16M 800 x 600 16M/16M 16M/16M 1024 x 768 16M/16M 16M/16M 1280 x 1024 16M/16M 16M/16M (Virtual) 1600 x 1200 16M/16M 16M/16M (Virtual)
Page 138: If Your Computer Is Stolen
What is your address, phone, and fax number? To register the theft, please follow these procedures: Fill in the TOSHIBA Theft Registration form (or a copy of it) on the next page. Attach a copy of your receipt showing where your computer was purchased.
Page 139 If your computer is stolen TOSHIBA Theft Registration Send to: TOSHIBA Europe GmbH Technical Service and Support Leibnizstr. 2 93055 Regensburg Germany Fax number: +49 (0) 941 7807 925 Country stolen: Machine type: (e.g. Portégé R100) Model number: (e.g. PXXXXX YXT) Serial number: (e.g.
Page 140 Portégé R100 Portégé R100 Appendix G ASCII Character Codes This appendix shows the American Standard Code for Information Interchange (ASCII) on the following pages. The characters in the IBM char column appear on your display when you type the corresponding ASCII code (as described in Chapter 5, The Keyboard).
Page 141 ASCII Character Codes Sort Sort code code char code code char space “ & ’ < > Portégé R100...
Page 142 ASCII Character Codes Sort Sort code code char code code char ’ Ç ü é â ä à å ç ê ë è ï î ì Ä Å É æ Æ ô ö ò û ù ÿ Ö Ü ¢ £...
Page 143 ASCII Character Codes Sort Sort code code char code code char á í ó ú ñ Ñ ¿ ¡ « » Portégé R100...
Page 144 ASCII Character Codes Sort code code char ß Portégé R100...
Page 145: Card Specifications
ASCII Character Codes Portégé R100 Appendix H Wireless LAN This appendix is intended to help you get your Wireless LAN network up and running, with a minimum of parameters. Card specifications Mini PCI TypeIII Form Factor IEEE 802.11 Standard for Wireless LANS Capability Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity) certified by the Wi-Fi- Alliance...
Page 146 Wireless LAN card may support a different set of 5 GHz/2.4 GHz channels. Consult your Authorized Wireless LAN or TOSHIBA Sales office for information about the radio regulations that apply in your country/region. Wireless IEEE 802.11 Channels Sets (Revision B)
Page 147 Wireless LAN For Wireless LAN cards installed in wireless clients operating in a peer-to-peer mode, the card will use the default channel 10. In a Wireless LAN Access Point, the Wireless LAN card will use the factory-set default channel (printed in bold), unless the LAN Administrator selected a different channel when configuring the Wireless LAN Access Point device.
Page 148 Portégé R100 Glossary The terms in this glossary cover the topics discussed in this manual. Alternate naming is included for reference. Abbreviations alternating current ANSI: American National Standards Institute APM: advanced power manager ASCII: American Standard Code for Information Interchange BIOS: basic input output system CMOS:...
Page 149 Glossary LED: light emitting diode LSI: large scale integration MDA: monochrome display adaptor MS-DOS: Microsoft Disk Operating System OCR: optical character recognition (reader) PCB: printed circuit board PCI: peripheral component interconnect RAM: random access memory RGB: red, green, and blue ROM: read only memory RTC:...
Page 150 Glossary adaptor: A device that provides an interface between two dissimilar electronic devices. For example, the AC adaptor modifies the power from a wall outlet for use by the computer. This term also refers to the add-in circuit cards that control external devices, such as video monitors and magnetic tape devices.
Page 151 Glossary binary: The base two number system composed of zeros and ones (off or on), used by most digital computers. The right most digit of a binary number has a value of 1, the next a value of 2, then 4, 8, 16, and so on.
Page 152 Glossary chip: A small semiconductor containing computer logic and circuitry for processing, memory, input/output functions and controlling other chips. CMOS: Complementary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor. An electronic circuit fabricated on a silicon wafer that requires very little power. Integrated circuits implemented in CMOS technology can be tightly packaged and are highly reliable.
Page 153 Glossary data: Information that is factual, measurable or statistical that a computer can process, store, or retrieve. data access arrangement: Circuitry that isolates a modem or other device from telephone lines. data bits: A data communications parameter controlling the number of bits (binary digits) used to make up a byte.
Page 154 (FDD): An electromechanical device that reads and writes to floppy disks. See also diskette. Fn-esse: A TOSHIBA utility that lets you assign functions to hot keys. folder: An icon in Windows used to store documents or other folders.
Page 155 Fn, can be used to set system parameters, such as speaker volume. HW Setup: A TOSHIBA utility that lets you set the parameters for various hardware components. icon: A small graphic image displayed on the screen or in the indicator panel.
Page 156 Glossary interface: 1) Hardware and/or software components of a system used specifically to connect one system or device to another. 2) To physically connect one system or device to another to exchange information. 3) The point of contact between user, the computer, and the program, for example, the keyboard or a menu.
Page 157 Glossary main board: See motherboard. megabyte (MB): A unit of data storage equal to 1024 kilobytes. See also kilobyte. megahertz: A unit of wave frequency that equals 1 million cycles per second. See also hertz. menu: A software interface that displays a list of options on the screen. Also called a screen.
Page 158 Glossary online state: A functional state of a peripheral device when it is ready to receive or transmit data. operating system: A group of programs that controls the basic operation of a computer. Operating system functions include interpreting programs, creating data files, and controlling the transmission and receipt (input/output) of data to and from memory and peripheral devices.
Page 159 A Class A device is sufficient for office use. Class B provides a more stringent classification for home equipment use. TOSHIBA portable computers comply with Class B computing device regulations. Random Access Memory (RAM): High speed memory within the computer circuitry that can be read or written to.
Page 160 (TFT) to drive each cell. TOSHIBA Power Saver: A TOSHIBA utility that lets you set the parameters for various power-saving functions. Touch Pad: A pointing device integrated into the TOSHIBA computer palm rest.
Page 161 Portégé R100 Index Connectors Conventions Abbreviations 1, xxi Cooling AC adaptor 1-3, 2-11 Copyright connecting AC Power Cord and Connectors Display Accessing HW Setup controller E-1, 1-3 AccuPoint II Display Driver for ASCII Character Codes Windows ASCII characters G-1, 5-8 Display Controller and Modes Display, See also Video modes...
Page 162 9-10 System start-up Operating Basics Wireless LAN 9-12 Operating System Problem solving process Optional Devices Problems Options support from TOSHIBA 9-12 Processor Panel power off 6-18 Password Restarting the computer 3-11 power on Restoring the preinstalled starting the computer software...
Page 163 Starting up for the first time 3-7 Utilities Stolen computer System Auto Off 6-18 Video modes Video RAM The Grand Tour The Keyboard TOSHIBA International Windows special keys Warranty Windows utilities 6-17 Toshiba Utilities Windows XP Professional Troubleshooting Wireless LAN...

Toshiba Portege R100 User Manual

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Introduction

Chapter 2: The Grand Tour

Chapter 3: Getting Started

Chapter 4: Operating Basics

Chapter 5: The Keyboard

Chapter 6: Power and Power-Up Modes

Chapter 7: HW Setup

Chapter 8: Optional Devices

Hw Setup Window/Physical Dimensions

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