Toshiba Portege M100 User manual

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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.
Portégé M100 Portable Personal Computer User’s Manual
First edition July 2003
Disclaimer
This manual has been validated and reviewed for accuracy. The
instructions and descriptions it contains are accurate for the Portégé
M100 Portable Personal Computer at the time of this manual’s
production. However, succeeding computers and manuals are subject to
change without notice. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for damages
incurred directly or indirectly from errors, omissions or discrepancies
between the computer and the manual.
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Bluetooth is a trademark owned by its proprietor and used by TOSHIBA
under licence.
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Other trademarks and registered trademarks not listed above may be
used in this manual.
EU Declaration of Conformity
This product is carrying the CE-Mark in accordance with the related
European Directives. Responsible for CE-Marking is
TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany.

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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 the approval does not, of itself, give an unconditional
assurance of successful operation on every PSTN network termination
point.
In the event of problems, you should contact your equipment supplier in
the first instance.
Network Compatibility Statement
This product is designed to work with, and is compatible with the
following networks. It has been tested to and found to conform with the
additional requirements conditional in EG 201 121.
Germany - ATAAB AN005,AN006,AN007,AN009,AN010 and
DE03,04,05,08,09,12,14,17
Greece - ATAAB AN005,AN006 and GR01,02,03,04
Portugal - ATAAB AN001,005,006,007,011 and P03,04,08,10
Spain - ATAAB AN005,007,012, and ES01
Switzerland - ATAAB AN002
All other countries - ATAAB AN003,004
Specific switch settings or software setup are required for each network,
please refer to the relevant sections of the user guide for more details.
The hookflash (timed break register recall) function is subject to separate
national type approvals. It has not been tested for conformity to national
type regulations, and no guarantee of successful operation of that
specific function on specific national networks can be given.

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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
to:
■ The IEEE 802.11 Standard on Wireless LANs (Revision B), as defined
and approved by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers.
■ The Wireless Fidelity (WiFi) certification as defined by the WECA
Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance.
Wireless LAN and your Health
Wireless LAN products, like other radio devices, emit radio frequency
electromagnetic energy. The level of energy emitted by Wireless LAN
devices however is far much less than the electromagnetic energy
emitted by wireless devices like for example mobile phones.
Because Wireless LAN products operate within the guidelines found in
radio frequency safety standards and recommendations, TOSHIBA
believes Wireless LAN is safe for use by consumers. These standards and
recommendations reflect the consensus of the scientific community and
result from deliberations of panels and committees of scientists who
continually review and interpret the extensive research literature.
In some situations or environments, the use of Wireless LAN may be
restricted by the proprietor of the building or responsible representatives
of the organisation. These situations may for example include:
■ Using the Wireless LAN equipment on board of aeroplanes, or
■ In any other environment where the risk of interference to other
devices or services is perceived or identified as harmful.
If you are uncertain of the policy that applies on the use of wireless
devices in a specific organisation or environment (e.g. airports), you are
encouraged to ask for authorisation to use the Wireless LAN device prior
to turning on the equipment.

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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.
Canada – Industry Canada (IC)
This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada.
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 prét à accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique reçu,
même si ce brouillage est susceptible de compromettre le
fonctionnement du dispositif.
Europe – EU Declaration of Conformity
This device complies with the essential requirements of the R&TTE
Directive 1999/5/EC with essential test suites as per standards:
■ EN 60950 Safety of Information Technology equipment
■ ETS 300 328 Technical requirements for radio equipment
■ ETS 300 826 General EMC requirements for radio equipment.

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Belgium/ België/
Belgique
For outdoor usage only channel 10 (2457 MHz)
and 11 (2462 MHz) is allowed.
For private usage outside buildings across public
grounds over less than 300m no special
registration with IBPT/BIPT is required.
Registration to IBPT/BIPT is required for private
usage outside buildings across public grounds
over more than 300m. An IBPT/BIPT license is
required for public usage outside building.
For registration and license please contact
IBPT/BIPT.
Gebruik buiten gebouw alleen op kanalen 10
(2457 MHz) en 11 (2462 MHz). Voor
privé-gebruik buiten gebouw over publieke
groud over afstand kleiner dan 300m geen
registratie bij BIPT/IBPT nodig; voor gebruik over
afstand groter dan 300m is wel registratie bij
BIPT/IBPT nodig. Voor publiek gebruik buiten
gebouwen is licentie van BIPT/IBPT verplicht.
Voor registratie of licentie kunt u contact
opnemen met BIPT.
L’utilisation en extérieur est autorisé sur le canal
10 (2457 MHz) et 11 (2462 Mhz).
Dans le cas d’une utilisation privée, à l’extérieur
d’un bâtiment, au-dessus d’un espace public,
aucun enregistrement n’est nécessaire pour une
distance de moins de 300m. Pour une distance
supérieure à 300m un enregistrement auprès de
I’IBPT est requise. Pour une utilisation publique à
I’extérieur de bâtiments, une licence de I’IBPT
est requise. Pour les enregistrements et licences,
veuillez contacter I’IBPT.
Germany/
Deutschland
License required for outdoor installations. Check
with reseller for procedure to follow
Anmeldung im Outdoor-Bereich notwendig, aber
nicht genehmigungspflichtig. Bitte mit Händler
die Vorgehensweise abstimmen.

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France Restricted frequency band: only channels 10 and
11 (2457 MHz and 2462 MHz respectively) may
be used in France. License required for every
installation, indoor and outdoor installations.
Please contact ART for procedure to follow.
Bande de fréquence restreinte : seuls les canaux
10 à 11 (2457 et 2462 MHz respectivement)
doivent être utilisés en France.
Toute utilisation, qu’elle soit intérieure ou
extérieure, est soumise à autorisation. Vous
pouvez contacter I’Autorité de Régulation des
Télécommuniations (http://www.art-telecom.fr)
pour la procédure à suivre.
Italy/Italia License required for indoor use. Use with
outdoor installations not allowed
E’necessaria la concessione ministeriale anche
per l’uso interno.
Verificare con i rivenditori la procedura da
seguire. L’uso per installazione in esterni non e’
permessa.
Nederland License required for outdoor installations. Check
with reseller for procedure to follow
Licentie verplicht voor gebruik met
buitenantennes. Neem contact op met verkoper
voor juiste procedure
USA-Federal Communications Commission(FCC)
This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation of the devices
in a Wireless LAN System is subject to the following two conditions:
■ This device may not cause harmful interference.
■ This device must accept any interference that may cause undesired
operation.
TOSHIBA is not responsible for any radio or television interference
caused by unauthorized modification of the devices included with this
TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card, or the substitution or attachment
of connecting cables and equipment other than specified by TOSHIBA .
The correction of interference caused by such unauthorized modification,
substitution or attachment will be the responsibility of the user.

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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. When using this device in combination with Wireless LAN
Outdoor Antenna products, a certain separation distance between
antenna and nearby persons has to be kept to ensure RF exposure
compliance. The distance between the antennas and the user should not
be less than 5.0 cm.
Refer to the Regulatory Statements as identified in the documentation
that comes with those products for additional information.
The TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card is far below the FCC radio
frequency exposure limits.
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.
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 the aviation safety and
interfere with legal communications. In event that
any interference is found, the use of such electric
machinery shall be stopped immediately, and
reusing of such products can be resumed until
no interference occurs after improvement.
The legal communications mentioned in the
above item refer to radio communications
operated in accordance with telecommunication
laws and regulations.
Low power radio frequency electric machinery
shall resist against interference from legal
communications or from industrial, scientific and
medical radio emission electric machinery.

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Using this equipment in Japan
In Japan, the frequency bandwidth of 2,400~2,483.5MHz for second
generation low-power data communication systems such as this
equipment overlaps that of mobile object identification systems (premises
radio station and specified low-power radio station).
1. Sticker
Please put the following sticker on devices incorporating this product.
In the frequency bandwidth of this equipment, industrial device,
scientific device, medical device like microwave oven, licensed
premises radio station and non-licensed specified low-power
radio station for mobile object identification system (RF-ID) that is
used in product line of factories, (Other Radio Stations) are used.
1. Please make sure before using this equipment that no Other
Radio Stations are used in the neighbourhood.
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.
2. Indication
The indication shown below appears on this equipment.
(1) 2.4 : This equipment uses a frequency of 2.4GHz.
(2) DS : This equipment uses DS-SS modulation.
(3) 4 : The interference range of this equipment is less than 40m.
(4) : This equipment uses a frequency bandwidth from
2,400mhz to 2,483.5MHz.
It is impossible to avoid the band of mobile object
identification systems.
Electronic communication device authorisation
This device obtains 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
Telecommunications Business Law.
The following restrictions apply:
■ Do not disassemble or modify the device.
■ Do not remove the authorisation label from the device.

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Device Authorisation
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 following restrictions apply:
■ Do not disassemble of modify the device.
■ Do not remove the authorisation label from the device.
Description on Laser specification
The optical disk drive such as DVD-ROM drive and DVD-ROM/CD-RW
drive that is used in this computer is equipped with laser. The
classification label with the following sentence is affixed to the surface of
the drive.
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
LASER KLASSE 1
LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE
APPAREIL A LASER DE CLASSE 1
KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT
The drive with the above label is certified by the manufacturer that the
drive complies with the requirement for laser product on the date of
manufacturing pursuant to article 21 of Code of Federal Regulations by
the United States of America, Department of Health & Human Services,
Food and Drug Administration.
In other countries, the drive is certified to comply with the requirement
pursuant to IEC 825 and EN60825 on class 1 laser product.
This computer is equipped with the optical drive in the following list
according to the model.
Manufacturer Type
TOSHIBA SD-C2612
TEAC DW-224E

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General Precautions
TOSHIBA computers are designed to optimise safety, minimise strain and
withstand the rigours 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. Also refer to your Safety Instruction
Manual.
Stress injury
Carefully read the Safety Instruction Manual. It contains information on
prevention of stress injuries to your hands and wrists that can be caused
by extensive keyboard use. Chapter 3, Getting Started, also includes
information on work space design, posture and lighting that can help
reduce physical stress.
Heat injury
■ Avoid prolonged physical contact with the computer. If the computer
is used for long periods, its surface can become very warm. While the
temperature will not feel hot to the touch, if you maintain physical
contact with the computer for a long time (if you rest the computer on
your lap, or if you keep your hands on the palm rest, for example) your
skin might suffer low-heat injury.
■ If the computer has been used for a long time, avoid direct contact
with the metal plate supporting the I/O ports. It can become hot.
■ The surface of the AC adaptor can become hot when in use. This
condition does not indicate a malfunction. If you need to transport the
AC adaptor, disconnect it and let it cool before moving it.
■ Do not lay the AC adaptor on a material that is sensitive to heat. The
material could be damaged.
Mobile phones
Use of mobile phones can interfere with the audio system. Computer
operation is not impaired but is recommended that a distance of 30cm be
maintained between the computer and a mobile phone in use.

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Central Processing Unit ("CPU") Performance Disclaimer
CPU Performance in your computer product may vary from specifications
under the following conditions:
1. use of certain peripheral products
2. use of battery power instead of AC power
3. use of certain multimedia games or videos with special effects
4. use of standard telephone lines or low speed network connections
5. use of complex modelling software, such as high end computer aided
design application
6. use of computer in areas with low air pressure (high altitude >1,000
meters or >3,280 feet above sea level)
7. use of computer at temperatures outside the range of 5°C to 35°C
(41°F to 95°F) or >25°C (77°F) at high altitude (all temperature
reference are approximate).
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. 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.
Pressure or impact damage
Do not apply heavy pressure to the computer or subject it to strong
impact. Excessive pressure or impact can cause damage to computer
components or otherwise cause malfunctions.
PC card overheating
Some PC cards can become hot with prolonged use. Overheating of a
PC card can result in errors or instability in the PC card operation. Also,
be careful when you remove a PC card that has been used for a long
time.

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CE compliance
This product and the original options are designed to observe the related
EMC (Electromagnetic compatibility) and safety standards. However,
TOSHIBA should not guarantee that this product still observes these EMC
standards if options or cables not produced by TOSHIBA are connected
or implemented. In this case the persons who have connected/
implemented those options / cables have to assure that the system (PC
plus options / cables) still fulfils the required standards. To avoid in
general EMC problems following advice should be observed:
■ Only CE marked options should be connected / implemented
■ Only best shielded cables should be connected
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".
For example, the following environments are not approved:
■ Industrial Environments (environments with a mains voltage >230V~)
■ Medical Environments
■ Automotive Environments
■ Aircraft Environments
If this product is supplied with a network port, please refer to the
paragraph "Network connection".
Any consequences resulting from the use of this product in working
environments that are not approved are not the responsibility of TOSHIBA
Europe GmbH.
The consequences of the use of this product in non-approved working
environments may be:
■ Interference with other devices or machines in the near surrounding
area
■ Malfunction of, or data loss from, this product caused by disturbances
generated by other devices or machines in the near surrounding area
Therefore TOSHIBA strongly recommend that the electromagnetic
compatibility of this product should be suitably tested in all non-approved
working environments before use. In the case of automobiles or aircraft,
the manufacturer or airline respectively should be asked for permission
before use of this product.
Furthermore, for general safety reasons, the use of this product in
environments with explosive atmospheres is not permitted.

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Network connection (class A warning)
If this product has networking capabilities and will be connected to a
network, Class A radiation limits will be observed (in accordance with
technical conventions). This means that if the product will be used in a
domestic environment, other devices in the near surrounding may suffer
interference. Consequently, please do not use this product in such
environments (for example a living room), otherwise you could be held
responsible for any ensuing interference.

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Table of Contents
Preface ....................................................................................... xxii
Manual contents................................................................................... xxii
Conventions......................................................................................... xxiii
Abbreviations....................................................................................xxiii
Icons.................................................................................................xxiii
Keys..................................................................................................xxiii
Key operation ...................................................................................xxiv
Display..............................................................................................xxiv
Messages .........................................................................................xxiv
Chapter 1 Introduction..............................................................1-1
Equipment checklist .............................................................................1-1
Features .................................................................................................1-3
Special features.....................................................................................1-9
Utilities .................................................................................................1-11
Options.................................................................................................1-13
Chapter 2 The Grand Tour........................................................2-1
Front with the display closed ...............................................................2-1
Left side..................................................................................................2-2
Right side ...............................................................................................2-4
Back side ...............................................................................................2-5
Underside...............................................................................................2-6
Front with the display open..................................................................2-8
Indicators .............................................................................................2-11
AC adaptor...........................................................................................2-13
Slim SelectBay modules .....................................................................2-14
DVD-ROM drive...............................................................................2-14
CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive (optional)..................................................2-16
Secondary battery pack ..................................................................2-18
Slim SelectBay HDD adaptor ..........................................................2-18
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Chapter 3 Getting Started ........................................................3-1
Setting up your work space .................................................................3-1
General conditions.............................................................................3-2
Placement of computer .....................................................................3-2
Seating and posture ..........................................................................3-3
Lighting..............................................................................................3-4
Work habits .......................................................................................3-4
Opening the display ..............................................................................3-5
Connecting the AC adaptor..................................................................3-6
Turning on the power............................................................................3-8
Startup time.......................................................................................3-8
Turning off the power ...........................................................................3-9
Shut Down mode (Boot mode) ..........................................................3-9
Hibernation mode ............................................................................3-10
Standby mode .................................................................................3-12
Restarting the computer.....................................................................3-13
Restoring the preinstalled software ..................................................3-14
Restoring the complete system.......................................................3-14
Restoring TOSHIBA utilities and drivers ..........................................3-14
Chapter 4 Operating Basics.....................................................4-1
Using AccuPoint II.................................................................................4-1
AccuPoint II precautions....................................................................4-2
Replacing the cap..............................................................................4-3
Changing Slim SelectBay modules......................................................4-3
Removing a module...........................................................................4-4
Installing a module.............................................................................4-5
Using optical media drives ...................................................................4-5
Loading discs ....................................................................................4-6
Removing discs .................................................................................4-9
Writing CDs on CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive...........................................4-10
Before writing or rewriting ...............................................................4-10
When writing or rewriting.................................................................4-11
Data Verification ..............................................................................4-11
Media care ...........................................................................................4-12
CD/DVDs .........................................................................................4-12
Diskettes..........................................................................................4-12
Using the USB diskette drive (optional) ............................................4-13
Connecting the USB diskette drive .................................................4-14
Disconnecting the USB diskette drive.............................................4-15
Diskette care....................................................................................4-15

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Wireless LAN .......................................................................................4-16
Limitation of Liability........................................................................4-16
Usage Restrictions ..........................................................................4-16
Wireless LAN ...................................................................................4-19
Security............................................................................................4-19
Wireless communication switch ......................................................4-19
Wireless communication Indicator ..................................................4-20
LAN .......................................................................................................4-20
LAN cable types ..............................................................................4-20
Connecting the LAN cable...............................................................4-21
Disconnecting the LAN cable ..........................................................4-21
Using the microphone.........................................................................4-22
Using the internal modem ..................................................................4-22
Region selection ..............................................................................4-23
Properties menu ..............................................................................4-23
Connecting ......................................................................................4-25
Disconnecting..................................................................................4-25
Cleaning the computer .......................................................................4-26
Moving the computer..........................................................................4-26
Heat dispersal......................................................................................4-27
Chapter 5 The Keyboard ..........................................................5-1
Typewriter keys .....................................................................................5-1
F1 … F12 function keys.........................................................................5-2
Soft Keys: Alt Gr Key Combinations....................................................5-2
The Euro symbol................................................................................5-2
Soft keys: Fn key combinations ...........................................................5-3
Emulating keys on enhanced keyboard.............................................5-3
Hotkeys .............................................................................................5-4
Fn Sticky key .....................................................................................5-6
Windows special keys...........................................................................5-7
Keypad overlay ......................................................................................5-7
Turning on the overlays .....................................................................5-7
Arrow mode.......................................................................................5-7
Numeric mode ...................................................................................5-8
Temporarily using normal keyboard (overlay on)...............................5-8
Temporarily using overlay (overlay off) ..............................................5-9
Temporarily changing modes ............................................................5-9
Generating ASCII characters................................................................5-9

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Chapter 6 Power and Power-Up Modes.................................6-1
Power conditions ..................................................................................6-1
Power indicators ...................................................................................6-3
Battery indicator ................................................................................6-3
DC IN 15V indicator...........................................................................6-3
Power indicator..................................................................................6-4
Battery types..........................................................................................6-4
Main battery.......................................................................................6-4
Secondary battery (option) ................................................................6-5
Real Time Clock battery ....................................................................6-5
Care and use of the battery pack ........................................................6-6
Safety precautions.............................................................................6-6
Charging the batteries .......................................................................6-9
Monitoring battery capacity.............................................................6-10
Maximising battery operating time ..................................................6-11
Retaining data with power off..........................................................6-11
Extending battery life.......................................................................6-12
Replacing the battery pack ................................................................6-13
Removing the battery pack .............................................................6-13
Installing the battery pack ...............................................................6-14
TOSHIBA Password Utility..................................................................6-15
User password ................................................................................6-15
Supervisor password.......................................................................6-16
Starting the computer by password ................................................6-17
Power-up modes .................................................................................6-17
Windows utilities..............................................................................6-17
Hot keys ..........................................................................................6-17
Panel power off ...................................................................................6-18
System Auto Off ..................................................................................6-18
Chapter 7 HW Setup .................................................................7-1
HW Setup ...............................................................................................7-1
Accessing HW Setup.........................................................................7-1
HW Setup window.............................................................................7-1

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Chapter 8 Optional Devices .....................................................8-1
PC cards.................................................................................................8-2
Installing a PC card ...........................................................................8-2
Removing a PC card..........................................................................8-3
SD cards.................................................................................................8-3
Formatting an SD card ......................................................................8-4
Installing an SD card..........................................................................8-4
Removing an SD card........................................................................8-5
SD card care......................................................................................8-6
Memory expansion................................................................................8-6
Installing memory module..................................................................8-7
Removing memory module................................................................8-9
Additional battery pack.......................................................................8-10
Slim SelectBay 2nd battery pack .......................................................8-10
Installing ..........................................................................................8-10
Removing.........................................................................................8-11
Universal AC adaptor ..........................................................................8-11
Battery charger....................................................................................8-11
Hard disk drive pack ...........................................................................8-11
Removing the HDD pack .................................................................8-12
Installing the HDD pack ...................................................................8-13
Slim SelectBay HDD adaptor..............................................................8-13
USB diskette drive...............................................................................8-14
Advanced Port Replicator II ...............................................................8-15
External monitor..................................................................................8-16
i.LINK (IEEE1394) devices...................................................................8-17
Precautions......................................................................................8-17
Connecting ......................................................................................8-18
Disconnecting..................................................................................8-18
Security lock ........................................................................................8-19

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Chapter 9 Troubleshooting ......................................................9-1
Problem solving process ......................................................................9-1
Preliminary checklist..........................................................................9-2
Analysing the problem.......................................................................9-2
Hardware and system checklist...........................................................9-3
System start-up.................................................................................9-4
Self test..............................................................................................9-4
Power ................................................................................................9-5
Password...........................................................................................9-7
Keyboard ...........................................................................................9-7
LCD panel..........................................................................................9-8
Hard disk drive ..................................................................................9-8
DVD-ROM drive.................................................................................9-9
CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive .................................................................9-10
Diskette drive...................................................................................9-12
Infrared port.....................................................................................9-12
Printer ..............................................................................................9-13
AccuPoint II .....................................................................................9-13
PC card............................................................................................9-14
SD card............................................................................................9-14
External Monitor ..............................................................................9-14
Sound system..................................................................................9-15
USB .................................................................................................9-15
Modem ............................................................................................9-16
Standby/Hibernation........................................................................9-17
Memory expansion ..........................................................................9-17
LAN..................................................................................................9-17
Wireless LAN ...................................................................................9-18
i.LINK (IEEE1394).............................................................................9-18
Real Time Clock ..............................................................................9-18
If you need further assistance............................................................9-19
Before you call.................................................................................9-19
Where to write .................................................................................9-19