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Toshiba PTM20 User Manual

Toshiba PTM20 User Manual (246 pages)

Portable Personal Computer

Brand: Toshiba | Category: Laptop | Size: 3.53 MB

Table of Contents

Fcc Conditions
3
Fcc Information
3
If Problems Arise
6
Telephone Company Procedures
6
Type of Service
6
Fax Branding
7
Table of Contents
13
Manual Contents
21
Conventions
22
- Abbreviations
  22
- Icons
  22
- Keys
  22
- Key Operation
  23
- Display
  23
- Messages
  23
General Precautions
25
- Stress Injury
  25
- Heat Injury
  25
- Pressure or Impact Damage
  25
- PC Card Overheating
  26
- Mobile Phone
  26
- Central Processing Unit ("CPU") Performance Disclaimer
  26
Chapter 1 Introduction

27
- Equipment Checklist
  27
  - Hardware
    27
  - Software
    28
- Features
  28
- Special Features
  36
- Utilities
  39
- Options
  41
- Slim Select Bay Options
  43
Chapter 2 The Grand Tour

45
- Front with the Display Closed
  45
- Left Side
  46
- Right Side
  47
- Backside
  48
- Underside
  50
- Front with the Display Open
  52
- System Indicators
  54
- Keyboard Indicators
  56
- USB Floppy Disk Drive
  57
- Optical Media Drives
  58
  - Region Codes for DVD Drives and Media
    58
  - Writable Discs
    58
  - Cds
    58
  - Dvds
    59
  - Formats
    59
  - DVD-ROM Drive
    59
  - CD-RW/DVD-ROM Drive
    59
  - DVD Multi Drive
    60
  - DVD±R/±RW Drive (DVD Dual Drive)
    60
- AC Adaptor
  61
Chapter 3 Getting Started

63
- Setting up Your Work Space
  63
  - General Conditions
    64
  - Placement of the Computer
    64
  - Seating and Posture
    65
  - Lighting
    65
  - Work Habits
    66
- Connecting the AC Adaptor
  66
- Opening the Display
  67
- Turning on the Power
  68
- Windows XP Setup
  69
- Turning off the Power
  69
  - Shut down Mode (Boot Mode)
    69
  - Hibernation Mode
    69
    
    Starting Hibernation
    70
    
    Automatic Hibernation
    70
  - Standby Mode
    71
- Restarting the Computer
  72
- Restoring the Preinstalled Software from the Product Recovery DVD-ROM
  73
Chapter 4 Operating Basics

75
- TOSHIBA Dual Pointing Device
  75
  - Using the Touch Pad
    76
  - Using the Accupoint
    76
  - Accupoint Precautions
    76
  - Replacing the Cap
    76
- Using the USB Floppy Disk Drive
  77
  - Connecting 3 1/2" Floppy Disk Drive
    77
  - Disconnecting 3 1/2" Floppy Disk Drive
    78
- Changing Slim Select Bay Modules
  78
  - Removing a Module
    78
  - Inserting a Module
    79
- Using Optical Media Drives
  80
  - Loading Discs
    80
  - Removing Discs
    82
- Writing Cds on CD-RW/DVD-ROM Drive
  83
  - Before Writing or Rewriting
    83
  - When Writing or Rewriting
    84
- Writing CD/Dvds on DVD Multi Drive
  85
- Writing CD/Dvds on DVD±R/±RW Drive (DVD Dual Drive)
  85
  - Important Message (DVD Multi Drive)
    85
  - Important Message (DVD±R/±RW Drive)
    85
  - Disclaimer (DVD Multi Drive)
    85
  - Disclaimer (DVD±R/±RW Drive)
    86
  - Before Writing or Rewriting
    86
  - When Writing or Rewriting
    88
  - Drag'n Drop CD+DVD
    88
  - Data Verification
    89
  - Video (DVD-R/-RW/-RAM)
    90
- Media Care
  91
  - CD/Dvds
    91
  - Floppy Disks
    91
- Sound System
  92
  - Using the Microphone
    92
  - Soundmax Control Panel
    92
  - Audio Effect
    93
- Modem
  93
  - Region Selection
    93
  - Properties Menu
    94
  - Setting
    94
  - Connecting
    95
  - Disconnecting
    95
- Wireless Communications
  96
  - Wireless LAN
    96
  - Bluetooth Wireless Technology
    97
  - Worldwide Operation
    97
  - Radio Links
    97
  - Security
    97
  - Wireless Communication Switch
    97
  - Wireless Communication Indicator
    98
- Lan
  98
  - LAN Cable Types
    98
  - Connecting LAN Cable
    99
  - Disconnecting LAN Cable
    99
- Cleaning the Computer
  100
- Moving the Computer
  100
- Heat Dispersal
  101
Chapter 5 The Keyboard

103
- Typewriter Keys
  103
- F1 ... F12 Function Keys
  104
- Soft Keys: Fn Key Combinations
  104
  - Emulating Keys on Enhanced Keyboard
    104
- Hot Keys
  105
  - Fn Sticky Key
    108
- Windows Special Keys
  108
- Keypad Overlay
  109
- Generating ASCII Characters
  110
Chapter 6 Power and Power-Up Modes

111
- Power Conditions
  111
- Power Indicators
  114
  - Battery Indicators
    114
  - DC in 15V Indicator
    114
  - Power Indicator
    115
- Battery Types
  115
  - Main Battery
    115
  - 2Nd Battery (Option)
    116
  - High Capacity Battery
    116
  - Real Time Clock Battery
    116
- Care and Use of the Battery Pack
  117
  - Safety Precautions
    117
  - Charging the Batteries
    119
  - Battery Charging Notice
    120
  - Monitoring Battery Capacity
    121
  - 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
- TOSHIBA Password Utility
  125
  - User Password
    125
  - Supervisor Password
    127
  - Starting the Computer by Password
    127
- Power-Up Modes
  128
  - Windows Utilities
    128
  - Hot Keys
    128
- Panel Power On/Off
  128
- System Auto off
  128
Chapter 7 HW Setup

129
- Accessing HW Setup
  129
  - HW Setup Window
    129
    
    Device Config
    130
    
    Device Configuration
    130
    
    Boot Priority
    132
Chapter 8 Optional Devices

137
- PC Cards
  138
  - Inserting a PC Card
    138
  - Removing a PC Card
    138
- SD Cards
  139
  - Formatting an SD Card
    139
  - Installing an SD Card
    140
  - Removing an SD Card
    140
  - SD Card Care
    141
  - Creation of a Boot Disk
    141
- Memory Expansion
  141
- Hard Disk Drive Pack
  148
  - Removing the HDD Pack
    148
  - Installing the HDD Pack
    149
- Additional Battery Pack
  149
- Slim Select Bay 2Nd Battery Pack
  150
  - Installing
    150
  - Removing
    150
- Additional AC Adaptor
  151
- Battery Charger
  151
- Slim Select Bay HDD Adaptor (Black)
  151
- External Monitor
  152
  - Using the TOSHIBA Console Button
    152
  - Changing the Resolution
    153
- Displaying Movies on a TV or CRT
  153
- I.link (IEEE1394)
  154
  - Precautions
    154
  - Connecting
    154
  - Disconnecting
    155
- Advanced Port Replicator Iil
  155
  - Parallel Printer
    156
- Security Lock
  157
Chapter 9 Troubleshooting

159
- Problem Solving Process
  159
  - Preliminary Checklist
    160
  - Analyzing the Problem
    160
- Hardware and System Checklist
  161
  - System Start-Up
    161
  - Self Test
    162
  - Power
    162
  - Ac Power
    163
  - Password
    164
  - Keyboard
    165
  - LCD Panel
    165
  - Hard Disk Drive
    165
  - DVD-ROM Drive
    166
  - CD-RW/DVD-ROM Drive
    167
  - DVD Multi Drive
    168
  - DVD±R/±RW Drive (DVD Dual Drive)
    169
  - Floppy Disk Drive
    170
  - SD Card
    171
  - PC Card
    171
  - Infrared Port
    171
  - TOSHIBA Dual Pointing Device
    172
  - Usb
    173
  - Memory Expansion
    174
  - Sound System
    174
  - Monitor
    175
  - I.link (IEEE1394)
    175
  - Modem
    175
  - Lan
    176
  - Wireless LAN
    177
  - Bluetooth
    177
  - Real Time Clock
    178
- TOSHIBA Support
  178
  - Before You Call
    178
  - Where to Write
    179
    
    Specifications
    181
    
    Physical Dimensions
    181
    
    Environmental Requirements
    181
    
    Power Requirements
    182
    
    Display Controller and Modes
    185
    
    Video Modes
    185
    
    At Command Set Result Codes
    210
    
    Internal Modem Guide
    217
    
    Installing the Internal Modem
    217
    
    Removing the Internal Modem
    218
    
    Card Specifications
    219
    
    Radio Characteristics
    219
    
    Ac Power Cord and Connectors
    223
    
    Certification Agencies
    223
    
    Parts Numbers
    225

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