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Toshiba PT831X User Manual (236 pages)

Portable Personal Computer

Brand: Toshiba | Category: Laptop | Size: 2.75 MB

Fcc Information
3
Fcc Conditions
4
Telephone Company Procedures
7
Type of Service
7
Fax Branding
8
If Problems Arise
8
General Conditions
12
Table of Contents
14
Preface

21
Manual Contents

21
Conventions

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

24
Stress Injury

24
Heat Injury

24
Pressure or Impact Damage

24
PC Card Overheating

25
Mobil Phone

25
Central Processing Unit("CPU") Performance Disclaimer

25
Chapter 1 Introduction

26
Equipment Checklist

26
Features

28
- Slim Select Bay
  33
Special Features

34
Utilities

35
Options

37
Chapter 2 The Grand Tour

39
Front with the Display Closed

39
Left Side

40
Right Side

41
Back Side

42
Underside

44
Front with the Display Open

46
System Indicators

48
USB Diskette Drive

50
Selim Select Bay Modules

51
AC Adaptor

57
Chapter 3 Getting Started

58
Setting up Your Work Space

59
- General Conditions
  59
- Placement of Computer
  59
- Seating and Posture
  60
- Lighting
  61
- Work Habits
  61
Connecting the AC Adaptor

62
Opening the Display

63
Turning on the Power

63
Starting up for the First Time

64
Turning off the Power

64
- Shut down Mode (Boot Mode)
  64
- Hibernation Mode
  65
  - Starting Hibernation
    66
  - Automatic Hibernation
    66
- Standby Mode
  67
Restarting the Computer

69
Restoring the Preinstalled Software from the Product Recovery CD-ROM

69
Chapter 4 Operating Basics

70
TOSHIBA Dual Pointing Device

70
- Using the Touch Pad
  71
- Using the Accupoint
  71
- Accupoint Precautions
  71
- Replacing the Cap
  72
Using the USB Diskette Drive

72
- Connecting 3 1/2" Diskette Drive
  73
- Disconnecting 3 1/2" Diskette Drive
  73
Changing Slim Select Bay Modules

74
- Removing a Module
  74
- Installing a Module
  75
Using Optical Media Drives

76
- Loading Discs
  76
- Removing Discs
  79
Writing Cds on CD-RW/DVD-ROM Drive

80
- Before Writing or Rewriting
  81
- When Writing or Rewiting
  82
Writing Cds on DVD Multi Drive

82
- Important Message
  82
- Disclaimer
  83
- Before Writing or Rewiting
  86
- When Writing or Rewiting
  87
- Drag'n Drop CD
  87
- Data Verification
  88
Media Care

89
- CD/Dvds
  89
- Diskettes
  89
Using the Microphone

90
Modem

90
- Region Selection
  91
- Properties Menu
  92
  - Modem Selection
    93
  - Dialing Properties
    93
- Connecting
  94
- Disconnecting
  94
Wireless Communications

95
- Wireless LAN
  95
- Bluetooth Wireless Technology
  95
- Wireless Communication Switch
  96
- Wireless Communication Indicator
  96
Lan

97
- Connecting LAN Cable
  97
- Disconnecting LAN Cable
  98
Cleaning the Computer

98
Moving the Computer

99
Heat Dispersal

99
Chapter 5 The Keyboard

101
Typewriter Keys

101
Soft Keys: Fn Key Combinations

102
- Emulating Keys on Enhanced Keyboard
  102
- Hotkeys
  104
- Emulating Fn Key on External Keyboard
  106
- Fn Sticky Key
  106
F1 ... F12 Function Keys

102
Windows Special Keys

107
Keypad Overlay

107
Generating ASCII Characters

109
Chapter 6 Power and Power-Up Modes

110
Power Conditions

110
Power Indicators

113
- Battery Indicators
  113
- DC in Indicator
  113
- Power Indicator
  114
Battery Types

114
- Main Battery
  114
- Secondary Battery (Option)
  115
- Real Time Clock Battery
  115
Care and Use of the Battery Pack

116
- Safety Precautions
  116
- Charging the Batteries
  119
- Monitoring Battery Capacity
  120
- Maximizing Battery Operating Time
  121
- Retaining Data with Power off
  122
- Extending Battery Life
  122
Replacing the Battery Pack

123
- Removing the Battery Pack
  123
- Installing the Battery Pack
  124
Starting the Computer by Password

125
- Panel Power off
  126
- System Auto off
  126
Chapter 7 HW Setup and Passwords

127
HW Setup

127
- Accessing HW Setup
  127
- HW Setup Window
  128
  - Device Config
    130
  - Pointing Devices
    130
  - Boot Priority
    132
Chapter 8 Optional Devices

136
- Power Devices
  136
- Peripheral Devices
  136
PC Cards

137
- Installing a PC Card
  137
- Removing a PC Card
  138
SD Cards

139
- Installing an SD Card
  139
- Removing an SD Card
  140
Memory Expansion

141
- Installing Memory Module
  141
- Removing Memory Module
  143
Additional Battery Pack(9Cell and 6 Cell)

144
Slim Select Bay 2Nd Battery Pack

144
Additional AC Adaptor

144
Slim Select Bay HDD Adaptor(Black)

144
USB FDD Kit

146
Advanced Port Replicator II

146
Parallel Printer

147
External Monitor

147
Television

148
PS/2 Mouse

149
PS/2 Keyboard

149
Security Lock

150
Chapter 9 Troubleshooting

151
Problem Solving Process

151
- Preliminary Checklist
  151
- Analyzing the Problem
  152
Hardware and System Checklist

153
- System Start-Up
  153
- Self Test
  154
- Power
  154
- Overheating Power down
  155
- AC Power
  155
- Battery
  156
- Password
  157
- Keyboard
  157
- LCD Panel
  158
- Hard Disk Drive
  159
- CD-ROM Drive(Black)
  159
- DVD-ROM Drive(Black)
  160
- CD-RW/DVD-ROM Drive(Black)
  162
- Diskette Drive
  163
- Infrared Port
  164
- Printer
  164
- Pointing Device
  165
- Touch Pad/Accupoint
  165
- PS/2 Mouse
  166
- Serial Mouse
  167
- USB Mouse
  167
- PC Card
  168
- SD Card
  169
- Monitor
  169
- Sound System
  170
- TV Output Signal
  170
- Usb
  171
- Modem
  172
- Standby/Hibernation
  173
- Lan
  174
- Wireless LAN
  174
- Bluetooth
  174
TOSHIBA Support

175
- Before You Call
  175
- Where to Write
  175
Appendix B Display Controller and Modes

178
Appendix C at Commands

178
- Physical Dimensions
  180
- Environmental Requirements
  180
- Power Requirements
  180
Appendixes

178
Appendix A Specifications

180
Display Controller and Modes

182
- Display Modes
  183
AT Commands

186
Appendix D S-Registers

199
- At Command Set Result Codes
  204
Appendix E

209
Appendix F

209
- Removing the Modem Board
  210
- Card Specifications
  211
- Radio Characteristics
  211
- Ac Power Cord and Connectors
  215
Internal Modem Guide

209
- Installing the Modem Board
  209
Appendix H

215
- Usa and Canada
  216
- United Kingdom
  216
- Parts Numbers
  217
Appendix I

217
- Cache Memory
  222
- Write Protection
  231

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Toshiba PT831X User Manual (236 pages)

Table of Contents

Preface

Manual Contents

Conventions

General Precautions

Stress Injury

Heat Injury

Pressure or Impact Damage

PC Card Overheating

Mobil Phone

Central Processing Unit("CPU") Performance Disclaimer

Chapter 1 Introduction

Equipment Checklist

Features

Special Features

Utilities

Options

Chapter 2 The Grand Tour

Front with the Display Closed

Left Side

Right Side

Back Side

Underside

Front with the Display Open

System Indicators

USB Diskette Drive

Selim Select Bay Modules

AC Adaptor

Chapter 3 Getting Started

Setting up Your Work Space

Connecting the AC Adaptor

Opening the Display

Turning on the Power

Starting up for the First Time

Turning off the Power

Restarting the Computer

Restoring the Preinstalled Software from the Product Recovery CD-ROM

Chapter 4 Operating Basics

TOSHIBA Dual Pointing Device

Using the USB Diskette Drive

Changing Slim Select Bay Modules

Using Optical Media Drives

Writing Cds on CD-RW/DVD-ROM Drive

Writing Cds on DVD Multi Drive

Media Care

Using the Microphone

Modem

Wireless Communications

Lan

Cleaning the Computer

Moving the Computer

Heat Dispersal

Chapter 5 The Keyboard

Typewriter Keys

Soft Keys: Fn Key Combinations

F1 ... F12 Function Keys

Windows Special Keys

Keypad Overlay

Generating ASCII Characters

Chapter 6 Power and Power-Up Modes

Power Conditions

Power Indicators

Battery Types

Care and Use of the Battery Pack

Replacing the Battery Pack

Starting the Computer by Password

Chapter 7 HW Setup and Passwords

HW Setup

Chapter 8 Optional Devices

PC Cards

SD Cards

Memory Expansion

Additional Battery Pack(9Cell and 6 Cell)

Slim Select Bay 2Nd Battery Pack

Additional AC Adaptor

Slim Select Bay HDD Adaptor(Black)

USB FDD Kit

Advanced Port Replicator II