Toshiba T-Series T3200 User manual

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OWNER'S MANUAL
TOSHIBA

T3200
OWNER'S MANUAL

The material in this manual is subject to change
without notice. Despite every effort, in a manual of
this scope, errors or omissions may occur. Therefore,
TOSHIBA cannot be held responsible for any
malfunctions or loss of data as a result.
T3200 Owner's Manual
(First Edition) August 1987
Copyright 1987 TOSHIBA Corporation

Preface
This manual explains how to use your T3200 portable
personal computer.
This manual includes the following parts.
PART 1 INTRODUCTION
This pa.rt describes the features of the T3200 system
and major components.
PART 2 PRECAUTIONS
This part describes general matters
special attention about environmental
handling.
PART 3
QUICK START
that demand
condition and
This
part is a shortcut startup procedure for users
who
are familiar with personal computers.
PART 4 SETTING-UP
This part helps you set up the major components of
the T3200.

PART 5
DISKS AND DISK DRIVES
This part introduces the T3200 storage devices
and gives practical information about how to
use them.
PART 6 OPERATION
This
part explains operation of T3200 and
genel'al precautions to be taken when using a
floopy disk.
PART 7
USING MS-DOS
This
part introduces the MS-DOS operating system.
PART 8 TROUBLESHOOTING
This part helps you diagnose and resolve any problems
which you might
encounter when using the T3200.
PART 9 OPTIONS
This
part provides a step-by~tep installation guide for
each of the optional units. Some of them will be
provided with the optional units.

Contents
PART 1 INT RODUCTION
1.1 General
1. 2 Computer Capabilities
1.3 Options
1.4 Features
1.5 Physical Dimensions
PART 2 PRECAUTIONS
2.1 Preparing Work Area
2.2 Environmental Requirements
2.3 Cleaning
2.4 Handling
2.5 Plasma Display
2.6
Vibration and Shock
PART 3 QUICK START
3.1 Quick Start Procedure
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PART 4 SETTING-UP
4.1 System Unit 1
4.2 System Unit Components 2
4.3
Switches and Connectors 4
4.4
Plugging-in AC Power Cord 8
4.5 Setting Up Keyboard and Display 10
4.5.1 Use of Plasma Display and External Keyboard 10
4.5.2 Use of CRT and External Keyboard 11
4.5.3 Use of Plasma Display and Internal Keyboard 11
4.6
A-B-PRT Switch Setting 12
4.6.1 No Printer, No External Drive 12
4.6
.. 2 Printer, No External Drive 12
4.6.3 External Drive, No Printer 13
4.6..4 Both a Printer and an External Drive 13
4.7
Setting DIP Switch 14
4.8
Colour CRT Display Connection 16
4.9 Printer Connection 17
4.10 External Floppy Disk Drive Connection 18
PART 5 DISKS AND DISK DRIVE
5.1
Concepts
5.2 Disk Drive Options
5.3 Disk Drive Identifiers
5.4 Saving Data on Disk
5.5
Write Protecting Disks
5.6 :3.5-inch
Floppy Disk
5.6.1 Floppy Disk Handling Precautions
5.6.2 Disk Write Protection
5.6 .. 3 Labeling Disk
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5.7 5.25-inch Floppy Disk Drive Unit
5.7.1
Parts
5.7.2 Connecting System Unit
5.7.3
Power ON and OFF
5.7.4 Floppy Disk
5.7.5 Disk Handling
Precautions
5.7.6 Disk Write Protection
5.7.7 Labeling Disks
5.7.8 Disk Insertion
5.7.9 Disk Removal
5.7.10 Connecting AC Adaptor
PART 6 OPERATION
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6.1
Before You Begin 1
6.2
Turning Power ON 2
6.3
Power-on Self -test 3
6.4 Setup Execution 5
6.5 Loading MS-DOS
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6.5.1 Loading MS-DOS from Floppy Disk Drive 11
6.5.2 Loading MS-DOS from Hard Disk Drive 13
6.6
Set Up Gray Scale 14
6.7
Keyboard 15
6.7.1 Soft Switches 17
6.8
System Initialisation 18
6.9 Disk
Removal from Drive 19
6.10 Turning Power OFF 20

PART 7
USING MS-DOS
7.1 Starting MS-DOS 1
7.2 Entering Date and Time 3
7.2:.1 Entering Date 3
7.2:.2 Entering Ti me 5
7.3 Setting Up Gray Scale for Plasma Display 7
7.3.1 To Change Gray Scale 7
7.3.2 To Use XCHAD Menu 8
7.3.3 Command Mode 11
7.4 Changing Current Disk Drive 14
7.5 Using Keyboard 15
7.~;.1 Data Keys 15
7.~;.2 Correction of a Typing Mistake 17
7.S.3 Entering Command 17
7.~;.4 Stopping Command Execution 18
7.S.5 Suspending Screen Output 18
7.S.6 Making Hard Copy of Screen Information 19
7.S.7 Restarting MS-DOS 19
7.6 Disk
Files 20
7.6.1 Definition of File 20
7.6.2 File Names 21
7.6.3 Drive Designation 22
7.6.4 Global File Names 23
7.6.5 How MS-DOS Keeps Track of Your Files 24
7.7 Commands 25
7.'7.1 Executing MS-DOS Commands 27
7.'7.2 Internal and External Commands 28
7.7.3 DIR: Listing File Names 29
7.7.4 FORM AT : Initialising Disks 31
7.7.5 DISKCOPY: Making Backup Copies of Your
Disks 36
7.7.6 COPY: Copying Files 40
7.7.6.1 Copying Files to Same Disk 40
7.7.6.2 Copying Files to Another Disk 42
7.7.7 RENAME: Changing File Name 44
7.7.8 TYPE: Displaying Contents of File 45

7.8 Device Error Message
7.9 Turning OFF System
7.10
Establishing National MS-DOS Disks
7.11 Using Hard Disk
7.11.1
Preparation
PART 8 TROUBLESHOOTING
8.1 Directions
8.2 Before the Troubleshooting
8.3 Power-on Self -test
8.4 Diagnostic Test
8.4.1 Loading Diagnostic Test
8.4.2 Diagnostic Test
PART 9 OPTIONS
9.1 General
9.2 System Kit
9.3
Keyboard
9.4 Memory Expansion Option
9.5 PC Floppy Link
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PART 1 INTRODUCTION
This part describes features, system components, and
options. This part contains the following sections.
1.1 General 1
1.2
Computer Capabilities
2
1.3 Options 4
1.4 Features
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1.5 Physical Dimensions 6

PART 1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 General
The Toshiba Personal Computer T3200 (hereinafter
referred to as T3200) is a compact size and
light -weight transportable personal computer.
The T3200 operates with standard operating systems
such as MS-DOS*, thus enabling various applications
for word processing, spreadsheets and database
management, and most of the popular IBM PC**
programs.
* MS-DOS
copyright by Microsoft 1983, 1984, all
rights reserved.
** IBM and IBM PC are trademarks of the
International Business Machines Corporation.
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PART 1 INTRODUCTION
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1.2 Computer Capabilities
The T3200 is composed of the system unit and some
other internal and/or external option boards and
devic,es. The
system unit includes the following key
components.
o A powerful 80286-12 microprocessor chip operates
at a clock rate of 12 megahertz.
o 1 megabyte of random access memory (RAM) are
standard, allowing you to run the most popular
software packages without buying more memory.
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An integrated 3.5-inch fixed disk drive contains 40
megabytes of data in fixed (non-removable) storage.
o A double-sided, double-density, double-track (200)
3..5-inch floppy disk drive accommodates floppy
disks
that hold 720 kilobytes of information.
o A high resolution Plasma Display with pixels of
720 in columns and 400 in rows.
o A keyboard with
85 keys. For most applications
it can be used exactly like a standard typewriter
keyboard.
o A
parallel interface port serves two
Through it you can connect any
compati ble printer. Alternati vely,
connect an external 5.25-inch floppy
through this port.
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purposes.
Centronics
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PART 1 INTRODUCTION
o A standard 9-pin RS232C serial port lets you
connect the T3200 to a serial interface device.
o An external ROB display connector means you can
use standard colour monitors with the T3200.
o A calendar clock backed-up with battery keeps
the date and ti me current even when the T3200 is
nOot powered on. The year is valid from 1980 to
2099.
o A set of configuration switches let you easily
select various computer options.
o System Configuration setup by Setup program is
preserved in battery backed up memory while
T
:{200 is not in use.
o A keyboard
of IBM PCI AT can be used as
external keyboard by connecting through keyboard
connector.
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1.3 Options
The T3200 offers various options for expanding its
capability and for user convenience. The T3200
options include,
o System Kit, with a 3.5-inch disk is provided for
each of UK (United Kingdom), USA (United States),
Germany, France, Spain, Scandinavia and Italy.
This disk stores MS-DOS as the T3200 operating
system, and diagnostics which effectively improves
the T3200 reliability.
o Key Cap Set, is provided for each of USA,
Germany, France, Spain, Scandinavia, Italy and
Switzerland. The T3200 standard is the UK
version keyboard. A set of key caps needs to be
replaced in order to reflect the corresponding
system kit used.
o
An ac powered external 5.25-inch floppy disk
drive allows
the T3200 to read and write
5.25-inch floppy disks that are interchangeable
with IBM PCI AT and compatible computers.
o A 3 megabytes memory expansion card increases
the T3200's RAM size to 4 megabytes. Your
dealer can add this piggy-back card without
occupying
the expansion board slot.
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PART 1 INTRODUCTION
1.4 Features
The basic T3200 is flexible and includes many user
friendly features:
o The keyboard is easy to use.
o The adjustable display panel lets you choose the
comfortable angle of operation.
o The T3200 has a variety of useful indicator lights.
o The date and time are kept by a battery powered
calendar clock.
o Hardware options are easily selected using the
configuration switches, A-B-PRT switch and
voltage switch.
o The T3200 is IBM PC AT compatible, allowing you
to run PC software.
o The T3200 comes with this User's Manual and an
MS-DOS Reference ManUal.
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PART 1 INTRODUCTION
1.5 Physieal Dimensions
The physical dimensions (weight and size) of the T3200
system unit are as follows.
ITEM DIMENSION
Weight 8.6 kilograms, or 19.0 pounds
370 x 97 x 395 millimeters, or
Size 14.5 x 3.8 x 15.6 inches
(width x height x depth)
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PART 2 PRECAUTIONS
This part describes environmental requirements,
attention that should be paid on handling, and other
aspects that the T3200 requires before you operate
the system. This part is composed of the following
sections.
2.1
Preparing Work Area
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2.2 Environmental Requirements 1
2.3 Cleaning 3
2.4 Handling 3
2.5 Plasma Display 4
2.6 Vibration and Shock 4