Toshiba PT831U-102T97 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.
Tecra S1 Series Portable Personal Computer User’s Manual
First edition March 2003
Disclaimer
This manual has been validated and reviewed for accuracy. The instructions and
descriptions it contains are accurate for the TOSHIBA TECRA S1series 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.
Trademarks
IBM is a registered trademark, and IBM PC and PS/2 are trademarks of International
Business Machines Corporation.
Intel, Intel SpeedStep, Pentium and Centrino are trademarks or registered trademarks of
Intel Corporation.
Windows and Microsoft are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
Photo CD is a trademark of Eastman Kodak.
Memory Stick is a registered trademark and i.LINK is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
CompactFlash is a trademark of SunDisk Corporation.
EU Declaration of Conformity
This product carries the CE-Mark in accordance with the related European Directives.
Responsibility for CE-Marking rests with TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8,
41460 Neuss, Germany.

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Optical disk drive standards
Tecra S1 series computer is shipped with one of the following drives
preinstalled : CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, CD-R/RW, CD-RW/DVD-ROM or DVD
Multi drive.
The drive has one of the following labels :
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
LASERSCHUTZKLASSE 1
PRODUKT
TO EN60825
CAUTION: This appliance contains a laser system and is
classified as a “CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT.” To use this
model properly, read the instruction manual carefully and keep
this manual for your future reference. In case of any trouble
with this model, please contact your nearest “AUTHORISED
service station.” To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam,
do not try to open the enclosure.
CAUTION: USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR
PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE
SPECIFIED IN THE OWNER’S MANUAL MAY RESULT IN
HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.
Before it is shipped, the Class 1 Laser is certified to meet the United
States Chapter 21 Standards of the Department of Health and Human
Services (DHHS 21 CFR).
For any other country, the drive is certified to meet the Class 1 Laser
standards of IEC825 and EN60825.
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, damage to the
computer or impared performance.
Be certain to read the general precautions below and to note the cautions
included in the text of the manual.
Stress injury
Carefully read the Safety Instruction Manual. It contains information on
prevention of stress injuries to your hands and wrists than can be caused
by extensive keyboard use. Chapter 3, Getting Started, includes
information on work space design, posture and lighting that can help
reduce physical stress.

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Heat Warning
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 PC sound system. The PC
operation is not impaired but it is recommended that a distance of 30cm
is maintained between the PC & the mobile phone.
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. If two cards are
installed, both can become hot even if only one is used extensively.
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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Central Processing Unit (“CPU”) Performance
Disclaimer
CPU performance in your computer product may vary from specifications
under the following conditions:
■ Use of certain peripheral products
■ Use of battery power instead of AC power
■ Use of certain multimedia games or videos with special effects
■ Use of standard telephone lines or low speed network connections
■ Use of complex modeling software, such as high end computer aided
design applications
■ Use of the computer in areas with low air pressure (high altitude >
1,000 meters or > 3,280 feet above sea level)
■ Use of the 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
references 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 in bundled
documents. Contact TOSHIBA Service and Support for more information.
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

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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.
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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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.
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 contained 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/regions
- ATAAB AN003, 004
Specific switch settings or software setup are required for each network.
The hookflash (timed break register recall) function is subject to separate
national type approval. 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.
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.

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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.
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.
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.
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
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 5.0cm.
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.

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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. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy.
If not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, it may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on,
the user is encouraged to try and correct the interference by one or more
of the following measures:
■ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
■ Increase the distance between the equipment and the receiver.
■ Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
■ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
TOSHIBA is not responsible for any radio or television interference
caused by unauthorised 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 unauthorised modification,
substitution or attachment will be the responsibility of the user.

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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.
Regulatory statements
General
This product complies with any mandatory product specification in any
country/region where the product is sold. In addition, the product
complies with the following.
European Union (EU) and EFTA
This equipment complies with the R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC and has
been provided with the CE mark accordingly.
United States of America and Canada
Tested To Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE.
See FCC 47CFR part 15.19(b)(2)
This device complies with part15 of the FCC rules and with RSS-210 /
RSS-139 of the Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
Note that any changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly
approved by the manufacturer may void the FCC authorisation to operate
this equipment.

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Canada
IC Notice
To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this device is
intended to be operated indoors and away from windows to provide
maximum shielding. Equipment that is installed outdoors is subject to
licensing.
Pour empêcher un brouillage radioélectrique au service faisant l’objet
d’une licence, cet appareil doit être utilisé à l’interieur et loin des fenêtres
afin de founir un 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
Information:
“The product complies with the requirements of the
Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC and the EMC
Directive 89/336/EEC and/or the R&TTE Directive
1999/05/EEC.”
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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Countries/regions where type approvals, or use
permission is in process, or already obtained for the
built-in, or optionally available Wireless LAN Mini PCI-
Card, and/or Bluetooth
TM
.
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 Azerbaijan
Bahrain Belgium Bulgaria
Canada Czech Republic Denmark
Egypt Estonia Finland
France Germany Greece
Hong Kong Hungary Iceland
India Indonesia Ireland
Italy Japan Korea
Kuwait Latvia Lebanon
Lichtenstein Lithunania Luxemburg
Malaysia Malta Monaco
Morocco Netherlands Norway
New Zealand Oman Philippines
Poland Portugal Romania
Russia Saudi Arabia Singapore
Slovakia Slovenia South Africa
Spain Sri Lanka Sweden
Switzerland Taiwan Thailand
Turkey UAE Ukraine
United Kingdom USA Yugoslavia

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Table of Contents
Preface ...................................................................................... xxiv
Manual contents.................................................................................. xxiv
Conventions.......................................................................................... xxv
Abbreviations.................................................................................... xxv
Icons................................................................................................. xxv
Keys.................................................................................................. xxv
Key operation ...................................................................................xxvi
Display..............................................................................................xxvi
Messages .........................................................................................xxvi
Chapter 1 Introduction..............................................................1-1
Equipment checklist .............................................................................1-1
Hardware ...........................................................................................1-1
Software ............................................................................................1-1
Features .................................................................................................1-3
Special features.....................................................................................1-9
Utilities .................................................................................................1-11
General options ...................................................................................1-12
Slim SelectBay options....................................................................1-13
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Chapter 2 The Grand Tour........................................................2-1
Front with the display closed ...............................................................2-1
Left side..................................................................................................2-3
Right side ...............................................................................................2-4
Back side ...............................................................................................2-5
Underside...............................................................................................2-7
Front with the display open..................................................................2-8
System indicators................................................................................2-10
System indicators............................................................................2-10
Keyboard indicators ........................................................................2-11
USB diskette drive...............................................................................2-12
Slim Select Bay modules ....................................................................2-13
DVD-ROM drive...............................................................................2-13
CD-ROM drive .................................................................................2-15
CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive .................................................................2-15
DVD Multi drive................................................................................2-17
Slim Select Bay HDD adaptor .........................................................2-18
Slim Select Bay 2nd battery pack ...................................................2-19
AC adaptor...........................................................................................2-19
Chapter 3 Getting Started ........................................................3-1
Setting up your work space .................................................................3-2
General conditions.............................................................................3-2
Placement of computer .....................................................................3-3
Seating and posture ..........................................................................3-3
Lighting..............................................................................................3-4
Work habits .......................................................................................3-4
Connecting the AC adaptor..................................................................3-5
Opening the display ..............................................................................3-6
Turning on the power............................................................................3-7
Starting up for the first time .................................................................3-7
Turning off the power ...........................................................................3-8
Shut Down mode (Boot mode) ..........................................................3-8
Hibernation mode ..............................................................................3-8
Standby mode .................................................................................3-10
Restarting the computer.....................................................................3-12
Restoring the preinstalled software ..................................................3-12
Restoring the complete system.......................................................3-12
Restoring Toshiba utilities and drivers.............................................3-12

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Chapter 4 Operating Basics.....................................................4-1
TOSHIBA Dual Pointing Device............................................................4-1
Using the Touch pad .........................................................................4-2
Using the AccuPoint ..........................................................................4-2
AccuPoint precautions ......................................................................4-2
Replacing the cap..............................................................................4-3
Using the USB diskette drive ...............................................................4-4
Connecting 3 ½" diskette drive .........................................................4-4
Disconnecting 3 ½" diskette drive.....................................................4-5
Changing Slim Select Bay modules.....................................................4-5
Removing a module...........................................................................4-5
Installing a module.............................................................................4-6
Using optical media drives ...................................................................4-7
Loading discs ....................................................................................4-7
Removing discs ...............................................................................4-10
Writing CDs on CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive...........................................4-11
Before writing or rewriting ...............................................................4-12
When writing or rewriting.................................................................4-13
Writing CD/DVDs on DVD Multi drive ................................................4-13
Important message..........................................................................4-13
Disclaimer........................................................................................4-14
When writing or rewriting.................................................................4-17
Drag’n Drop CD...............................................................................4-17
Data Verification ..............................................................................4-18
Video (DVD-R/-RW/-RAM)...............................................................4-18
Media care ...........................................................................................4-19
CD/DVDs .........................................................................................4-19
Diskettes..........................................................................................4-20
Using the microphone.........................................................................4-20
Modem .................................................................................................4-21
Region selection ..............................................................................4-21
Properties menu ..............................................................................4-22
Connecting ......................................................................................4-23
Disconnecting..................................................................................4-23
Wireless LAN .......................................................................................4-24
Wireless communication switch ......................................................4-24
Wireless communication Indicator ..................................................4-25
LAN .......................................................................................................4-25
Connecting LAN cable.....................................................................4-25
Disconnecting LAN cable ................................................................4-26
Cleaning the computer .......................................................................4-26
Moving the computer..........................................................................4-27
Heat dispersal......................................................................................4-27

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Chapter 5 The Keyboard ..........................................................5-1
Typewriter keys .....................................................................................5-1
F1…F12 function keys...........................................................................5-2
Soft Keys: Alt Gr Key Combinations....................................................5-2
Soft keys: Fn key combinations ...........................................................5-2
Emulating keys on enhanced keyboard.............................................5-3
Hot keys ............................................................................................5-4
Emulating Fn key on external keyboard ............................................5-6
Fn Sticky key .....................................................................................5-6
Windows special keys .......................................................................5-6
Keypad overlay ......................................................................................5-6
Turning on the overlays .....................................................................5-6
Temporarily using normal keyboard (overlay on)...............................5-7
Temporarily using overlay (overlay off) ..............................................5-8
Temporarily changing modes ............................................................5-8
Generating ASCII characters................................................................5-8
Chapter 6 Power and Power-Up Modes.................................6-1
Power conditions ..................................................................................6-1
Power indicators ...................................................................................6-3
Battery indicators ..............................................................................6-3
DC IN 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 .......................................................................6-8
Monitoring battery capacity.............................................................6-10
Maximising battery operating time ..................................................6-10
Retaining data with power off..........................................................6-11
Extending battery life.......................................................................6-11
Replacing the battery pack ................................................................6-12
Removing the battery pack .............................................................6-12
Installing the battery pack ...............................................................6-14
Starting the computer by password ..................................................6-15
Power-up modes.............................................................................6-15
Windows utilities..............................................................................6-15
Hotkeys ...........................................................................................6-15
Panel power off................................................................................6-15
System Auto Off ..............................................................................6-16