User manual TOSHIBA TECRA S1

Tecra S1 Series User's Guide ® If you need assistance: Toshiba Global Support Centre Calling within the United States (800) 457-7777 Calling from outside the United States (949) 859-4273 For more information, see Chapter 9 on page 185 of this guide. Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. C6636-0903M2 2 Model: Tecra S1 Series ReWritable CD/DVD Drives The computer system you purchased may include a ReWritable CD and/or DVD drive(s), among the most advanced data storage technologies available. As with any new technology, you must read and follow all set-up and usage instructions in the applicable user guides and/or manuals enclosed. If you fail to do so, this product may not function properly and you may lose data or suffer other damage. TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS ("TOSHIBA"), ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS DO NOT WARRANT THAT OPERATION OF THE PRODUCT WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR FREE. YOU AGREE THAT TOSHIBA, ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS SHALL HAVE NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR DAMAGE TO OR LOSS OF ANY BUSINESS, PROFITS, PROGRAMS, DATA OR REMOVABLE STORAGE MEDIA ARISING OUT OF OR RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY THEREOF. Protection of Stored Data For your important data, please make periodic back-up copies of all the data stored on the hard disk or other storage devices as a precaution against possible failures, alteration, or loss of the data. IF YOUR DATA IS ALTERED OR LOST DUE TO ANY TROUBLE, FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION OF THE HARD DISK DRIVE OR OTHER STORAGE DEVICES AND THE DATA CANNOT BE RECOVERED, TOSHIBA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGE OR LOSS OF DATA, OR ANY OTHER DAMAGE RESULTING THEREFROM. WHEN COPYING OR TRANSFERRING YOUR DATA, PLEASE BE SURE TO CONFIRM WHETHER THE DATA HAS BEEN SUCCESSFULLY COPIED OR TRANSFERRED. TOSHIBA DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY FOR THE FAILURE TO COPY OR TRANSFER THE DATA CORRECTLY. Critical Applications The computer you have purchased is not designed for any "critical applications." "Critical applications" means life support systems, medical applications, connections to implanted medical devices, commercial transportation, nuclear facilities or systems or any other applications where product failure could lead to injury to persons or loss of life or catastrophic property damage. ACCORDINGLY, TOSHIBA, ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS DISCLAIM ANY AND ALL LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF THE COMPUTER PRODUCTS IN ANY CRITICAL APPLICATIONS. IF YOU USE THE COMPUTER PRODUCTS IN A CRITICAL APPLICATION, 3 YOU, AND NOT TOSHIBA, ASSUME FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR SUCH USE. FCC Notice "Declaration of Conformity Information" 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 and, 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 to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and 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. NOTE Only Peripherals complying with the FCC Class B limits may be attached to this computer. Operation with non-compliant peripherals or peripherals not recommended by Toshiba is likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception. Shielded cables must be used between the external devices and the computer's serial port, parallel port, monitor port, USB port, PS/2® port and microphone jack. Changes or modifications made to this equipment not expressly approved by Toshiba or parties authorized by Toshiba could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: This device may not cause harmful interference. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 4 Contact: Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. 9740 Irvine Blvd. Irvine, CA 92618-1697 (949) 583-3000 Industry Canada requirement This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conformé à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. FCC requirements The following information is pursuant to FCC CFR 47, Part 68 and refers to internal modems. This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules. On the bottom of this equipment is a label that contains, among other information, the FCC registration number and ringer equivalence number (REN) for this equipment. If requested, the information must be provided to the telephone company. The modem connects to the telephone line by means of a standard jack called the USOC RJ11C. A plug and jack used to connect this equipment to the premises wiring and telephone network must comply with the applicable FCC part 68 rules and requirements adopted by the ACTA. A compliant telephone cord and modular plug is provided with this product. It is designed to be connected to a compatible modular jack that is also compliant. The REN is used to determine the number of devices that may be connected to a telephone line. Excessive RENs on a telephone line may result in the devices not ringing in response to an incoming call. In most but not all areas, the sum of RENs should not exceed five (5.0). To be certain of the number of devices that may be connected to a line, as determined by the total RENs, contact the local telephone company. For products approved after July 23, 2001, the REN for this product is part of the product identifier that has the format US:AAAEQ##TXXXX. The digits represented by the ## are the REN without a decimal point (e.g., 03 is a REN of 0.3). For earlier products, the REN is separately shown on the label. Connection to party line service is subject to state tariffs. Contact the state public utility commission, public service commission or corporation commission for information. 5 Telephone Company Procedures The goal of the telephone company is to provide you with the best service it can. In order to do this, it may occasionally be necessary for them to make changes in their equipment, operations or procedures. If these changes might affect your service or the operation of your equipment, the telephone company will give you notice, in writing, to allow you to make any changes necessary to maintain uninterrupted service. If Problems Arise If this equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company will notify you in advance that temporary discontinuance of service may be required. But if advanced notice is not practical, the telephone company will notify the customer as soon as possible. Also, you will be advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC if you believe it is necessary. If trouble is experienced with this equipment, for repair or limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. or an authorized representative of Toshiba, or the Toshiba Support Centre within the United States at (800) 457-7777 or Outside the United States at (949) 859-4273. If the equipment is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may request that you disconnect the equipment until the problem is resolved. Disconnection If you should ever decide to permanently disconnect your modem from its present line, please call the telephone company and let them know of this change. Fax Branding The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful for any person to use a computer or other electronic device, including Fax machines, to send any message unless such message clearly contains in a margin at the top or bottom of each transmitted page or on the first page of the transmission, the date and time it is sent and an identification of the business or other entity, or other individual sending the message and the telephone number of the sending machine or such business, other entity, or individual. (The telephone number provided may not be a 900 number or any other number for which charges exceed local or long-distance transmission charges.) In order to program this information into your fax transmission, refer to the fax software instructions installed on this computer. 6 Alarm Equipment If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to the telephone line, ensure the installation of this equipment does not disable your alarm equipment. If you have questions about what will disable alarm equipment, consult your telephone company or a qualified installer. Instructions for IC CS-03 Certified Equipment 1 NOTICE: The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment. This certification means that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network protective, operational and safety requirements as prescribed in the appropriate Terminal Equipment Technical Requirements document(s). The Department does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the user's satisfaction. Before installing this equipment, users should ensure that it is permissible to be connected to the facilities of the local telecommunications company. The equipment must also be installed using an acceptable method of connection. The customer should be aware that compliance with the above conditions may not prevent degradation of service in some situations. Repairs to certified equipment should be coordinated by a representative designated by the supplier. Any repairs or alterations made by the user to this equipment, or equipment malfunctions, may give the telecommunications company cause to request the user to disconnect the equipment. Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground connections of the power utility, telephone lines and internal metallic water pipe system, if present, are connected together. This precaution may be particularly important in rural areas. Caution: Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves, but should contact the appropriate electric inspection authority, or electrician, as appropriate. 2 The user manual of analog equipment must contain the equipment's Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) and an explanation notice similar to the following: The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) of this device can be found on the label affixed to your computer. NOTICE: The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) assigned to each terminal device provides an indication of the maximum number of terminals allowed to be connected to a telephone interface. The termination on an interface may consist of any combination of devices subject only to the requirement that the sum of the Ringer Equivalence Numbers of all the devices does not exceed 5. 7 3 The standard connecting arrangement (telephone jack type) for this equipment is jack type(s): USOC RJ11C. 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 A/B), as defined and approved by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. The Wireless Fidelity (Wi-Fi) certification as defined by the WECA Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance. BluetoothTM and Wireless LAN devices operate within the same radio frequency range and may interfere with one another. If you use BluetoothTM and Wireless LAN devices simultaneously, you may occasionally experience a less than optimal network performance or even lose your network connection. If you should experience any such problem, immediately turn off either one of your BluetoothTM or Wireless LAN. Please contact Toshiba PC product support on Web site http://www.toshibaeurope.com/computers/tnt/bluetooth.htm in Europe or http://www.pcsupport.global.toshiba.com in the United States for more information. This device is restricted to indoor use due to its operation in the 5.15 GHz to 5.85 GHz frequency range. 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. 8 In some situations or environments, the use of Wireless LAN may be restricted by the proprietor of the building or responsible representatives of the organization. These situations may for example include: Using the Wireless LAN equipment on board of airplanes, 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 organization or environment (e.g. airports), you are encouraged to ask for authorization 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. Canada ­ Industry Canada (IC) This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada. The installer of this radio equipment must ensure that the antenna is located or pointed such that it does not emit RF field in excess of Health Canada limits for the general population; consult Safety Code 6, obtainable from Health Canada's Web site www.hc-sc.gc.ca/rpb. The RF device shall not be co-located with any other transmitter that has not been tested with this device. 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 prêt à accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique reçu, même si ce brouillage est susceptible de compromettre le fonctionnement du dispositif. The term "IC" before the equipment certification number only signifies that the Industry Canada technical specifications were met. 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 (or its transmit antenna) that is installed outdoors is subject to licensing. Pour empecher que cet appareil cause du brouillage au service faisant l'objet d'une licence, il doit etre utilize a l'interieur et devrait etre place loin 9 des fenetres afin de Fournier un ecram de blindage maximal. Si le matriel (ou son antenne d'emission) est installe a l'exterieur, il doit faire l'objet d'une licence. 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, a l'extérieur d'un bâtiment, audessus d'un espace public, aucun enregistrement n'est nécessaire pour une distance de moins de 300m. Pour une distance supérieure à 300m un enregistrement auprés 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. 10 Anmeldung im Outdoor-Bereich notwendig, aber nicht genehmigungspflichtig. Bitte mit Händler die Vorgehensweise abstimmen. 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 MHz 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. 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. 11 Caution: Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation The Toshiba Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card will be installed with one of two types of antennas. The both of antenna types, when installed are located at the upper edge of the LCD screen. For both antennas, 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 minimized. In normal operating configuration, the LCD in the upright position, the distance between the antenna and the user should not be less than 20 cm. The antenna(s) used for this transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Antenna(s) used in 5.15 GHz to 5.25 GHz frequency band must be integral antenna which provide no access to the end user. Refer to the Regulatory Statements as identified in the documentation that comes with those products for additional information. Caution: Radio Frequency Interference Requirements This device is restricted to indoor use due to its operation in the 5.15 GHz to 5.25 GHz frequency range. FCC requires this product to be used indoors for frequency range 5.15 GHz to 5.25 GHz to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co-channel Mobile Satellite systems. High power radars are allocated as primary users of the 5.25 GHz to 5.35 GHz and 5.65 GHz to 5.85 GHz bands. These radar stations can cause interference with and/or damage this device. NOTE The above Caution information applies to products that operate with an 802.11a device. 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. 12 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. Using this Equipment in Japan In Japan, the frequency bandwidth of 2,400 MHz to 2,483.5 MHz 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. 2. Indication The indication shown below appears on this equipment. 1 2 3 4 2.4: This equipment uses a frequency of 2.4 GHz. DS: This equipment uses DS-SS modulation. The interference range of this equipment is less than 40m. This equipment uses a frequency bandwidth from 2,400 MHz to 2,483.5 MHz. 13 It is possible to avoid the band of mobile object identification systems. 3. TOSHIBA Direct PC Monday ­ Friday: 10:00 ­ 17:00 Toll Free Tel: 0120-13-1100 Direct Dial: 03-3457-5916 Fax: 03-5444-9450 Device Authorization This device obtains the Technical Regulation Conformity Certification and 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 Radio Law and the Telecommunications Business Law of Japan. The Name of the radio equipment: MPC13A-20/R JAPAN APPROVALS INSTITUTE FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT Approval Number: D01-1128JP TELECOM ENGINEERING CENTER Approval Number: 03NY.A0018, 03GZDA0017 The following restrictions apply: Do not disassemble or modify the device. Do not install the embedded wireless module into other device. 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. 14 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 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. NOTE The following information is dependent on what type of wireless device is in your computer. Approved Countries/Regions for use for the Atheros AR5001X Mini PCI Wireless network adapter This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table. Do not use this equipment except in the countries/regions in the following table. NOTE This device works on passive scan only. A peer-to-peer mode is not available in 802.11a and Turbo Mode. 802.11b (2.4 GHz) Australia Canada France Ireland Luxembourg Norway Switzerland Austria Denmark Germany Italy Netherlands Portugal UK Belgium Finland Greece Liechtenstein New Zealand Sweden USA 15 802.11a (5 GHz) Australia Canada France Ireland Luxembourg Norway Switzerland Turbo Mode (5 GHz) Canada USA Austria Denmark Germany Italy Netherlands Portugal UK Belgium Finland Greece Liechtenstein New Zealand Sweden USA Approved Countries/Regions for use for the Intel® PRO/ Wireless LAN 2100 3B Mini PCI Adapter This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table. Do not use this equipment except in the countries/regions in the following table. Argentina Belgium Chile France Iceland Japan Mexico Norway Singapore Switzerland USA Australia Brazil Denmark Germany Ireland Liechtenstein Netherlands Peru Spain UK Venezuela Austria Canada Finland Greece Italy Luxembourg New Zealand Portugal Sweden Uruguay 16 Approved Countries/Regions for use for the Toshiba Mini PCI Wireless LAN Card This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table. Do not use this equipment except in the countries/regions in the following table. Australia Canada France Hong Kong Italy Luxembourg New Zealand Portugal Sweden UK Austria Denmark Germany Iceland Japan Malaysia Norway Singapore Switzerland USA Belgium Finland Greece Ireland Liechtenstein Netherlands Philippines Spain Thailand Bluetooth wireless technology Interoperability BluetoothTM Cards from TOSHIBA are designed to be interoperable with any product with Bluetooth wireless technology that is based on Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS) radio technology, and is compliant to: Bluetooth Specification Ver. 1.1, as defined and approved by The Bluetooth Special Interest Group. Logo certification with Bluetooth wireless technology as defined by The Bluetooth Special interest Group. 17 Bluetooth wireless technology is a new innovative technology, and TOSHIBA has not confirmed compatibility of its BluetoothTM products with all PCs and/ or equipment using Bluetooth wireless technology other than TOSHIBA portable computers. Always use BluetoothTM cards from TOSHIBA in order to enable wireless networks over two or more (up to a total of seven) TOSHIBA portable computers using these cards. Please contact TOSHIBA PC product support on Web site http://www.toshiba-europe.com/computers/tnt/bluetooth.htm in Europe or http://www.pcsupport.global.toshiba.com in the United States for more information. When you use BluetoothTM cards from TOSHIBA close to 2.4 GHz Wireless LAN devices, Bluetooth transmissions might slow down or cause errors. If you detect certain interference while you use BluetoothTM cards from TOSHIBA, always change the frequency, move your PC to the area outside of the interference range of 2.4 GHz Wireless LAN devices (40 meters/43.74 yards or more) or stop transmitting from your PC. Please contact TOSHIBA PC product support on Web site http://www.toshiba-europe.com/computers/ tnt/bluetooth.htm in Europe or http://www.pcsupport.global.toshiba.com in the United States for more information. BluetoothTM and Wireless LAN devices operate within the same radio frequency range and may interfere with one another. If you use BluetoothTM and Wireless LAN devices simultaneously, you may occasionally experience a less than optimal network performance or even lose your network connection. If you should experience any such problem, immediately turn off either one of your BluetoothTM or Wireless LAN. Please contact Toshiba PC product support on Web site http:// www.toshiba-europe.com/computers/tnt/bluetooth.htm in Europe or http:// www.pcsupport.global.toshiba.com in the United States for more information. Bluetooth wireless technology and your Health The products with Bluetooth wireless technology, like other radio devices, emit radio frequency electromagnetic energy. The level of energy emitted by devices with Bluetooth wireless technology however is far much less than the electromagnetic energy emitted by wireless devices like for example mobile phones. Because products with Bluetooth wireless technology operate within the guidelines found in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations, TOSHIBA believes Bluetooth wireless technology 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. 18 In some situations or environments, the use of Bluetooth wireless technology may be restricted by the proprietor of the building or responsible representatives of the organization. These situations may for example include: Using the equipment with Bluetooth wireless technology on board of airplanes, 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 organization or environment (e.g. airports), you are encouraged to ask for authorization to use the device with Bluetooth wireless technology prior to turning on the equipment. Regulatory statements 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. 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. The term "IC" before the equipment certification number only signifies that the Industry Canada technical specifications were met. Caution: FCC Interference Statement This device complies with part15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: This device may not cause harmful interference, and 19 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 authorization to operate this equipment. Caution: Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation The radiated output power of the BluetoothTM Card from TOSHIBA is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, the BluetoothTM Card from TOSHIBA shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized. In order to comply with FCC radio-frequency radiation exposure guidelines for an uncontrolled environment, the BluetoothTM Card from TOSHIBA has to be operated while maintaining a minimum body to antenna which are located on top of LCD distance of 20 cm. Refer to the Regulatory Statements as identified in the documentation that comes with those products for additional information. The BluetoothTM Card from TOSHIBA is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, it is advised to use the BluetoothTM Card from TOSHIBA in such a manner that human contact during normal operation is minimized. NOTE Changes or modifications made to this equipment not expressly approved by TOSHIBA or parties authorized by TOSHIBA could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. 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. 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. Article 17 20 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. Using this equipment in Japan In Japan, the frequency bandwidth of 2,400 MHz to 2,483.5 MHz 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. 2. Indication The indication shown below appears on this equipment. (1) (2) (3) 2.4FH1 (4) 1 2 3 4 2.4: This equipment uses a frequency of 2.4 GHz. FH: This equipment uses FH-SS modulation. The interference range of this equipment is less than 10m. This equipment uses a frequency bandwidth from 2,400 MHz to 2,483.5 MHz. It is impossible to avoid the band of mobile object identification systems. 21 3. TOSHIBA Direct PC Monday ­ Friday: 10:00 ­ 17:00 Toll Free Tel: 0120-13-1100 Direct Dial: 03-3457-5916 Fax: 03-5444-9450 Device Authorization 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 Name of the radio equipment: EYXF2CS TELECOM ENGINEERING CENTER Approval Number: 01NYDA1305 The following restrictions apply: Do not disassemble or modify the device. Do not install the embedded wireless module into other device. DVD-ROM, multi-function drive safety instructions The DVD-ROM and multi-function drives employ a laser system. To ensure proper use of this product, please read this instruction manual carefully and retain for future reference. Should the unit ever require maintenance, contact an authorized service location. Use of controls, adjustments or the performance of procedures other than those specified may result in hazardous radiation exposure. To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam, do not try to open the enclosure. 22 Location of the required label (Sample shown below. Location of the label and manufacturing information may vary.) This appliance contains a laser system and is classified as a "CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT." To use this model properly, read the user's guide carefully and keep it for your future reference. In case of any trouble with this model, please contact your nearest "AUTHORIZED service station." To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam, do not try to open the enclosure. Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified in the owner's manual may result in hazardous radiation exposure. Copyright This guide is copyrighted by Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. with all rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this guide cannot be reproduced in any form without the prior written permission of Toshiba. No patent liability is assumed, however, with respect to the use of the information contained herein. ©2003 by Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Export Administration Regulation This document contains technical data that may be controlled under the U.S. Export Administration Regulations, and may be subject to the approval of the U.S. Department of Commerce prior to export. Any export, directly or indirectly, in contravention of the U.S. Export Administration Regulations is prohibited. 23 Notice The information contained in this manual, including but not limited to any product specifications, is subject to change without notice. TOSHIBA CORPORATION AND TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC. 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Contents Introduction ...............................................................34 Chapter 1: Finding Your Way Around..................................... 38 Making sure you have everything............................38 Finding where everything is located ........................38 Front with the display panel closed ......................39 Back .....................................................................40 Left side ...............................................................41 Right side.............................................................42 Front with the display panel open ........................43 Underside ............................................................45 Indicator panel lights...............................................46 System indicator panel lights...............................46 Keyboard indicator panel lights............................47 Chapter 2: Getting Started........................................................ 49 Selecting a place to work ........................................49 Creating a computer-friendly environment...........49 Keeping yourself comfortable ..............................50 Other precautions....................................................53 Setting up your computer ....................................54 25 26 Contents Connecting the AC adapter...................................55 Charging the battery ............................................58 Turning on the computer.........................................58 Opening the display panel ....................................58 Turning on the power...........................................59 Setting up your software .........................................60 Registering your computer with Toshiba.................61 Setting up other devices ......................................61 Turning off the computer ........................................62 Closing the display panel .....................................63 Chapter 3: Connecting Other External Devices....................... 64 Using external display devices ................................64 Connecting the display device..............................64 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer .............................................................66 Adjusting the quality of the external display.........67 Video limitations ..................................................67 Using an external keyboard .....................................68 Making your external keyboard emulate the Fn key ............................................................69 Using a mouse ........................................................69 Setting up a PS/2 mouse with the AccuPoint II....69 Connecting a local printer ......................................70 Connecting an external diskette drive......................71 Connecting external speakers or headphones .........72 Connecting an external microphone ........................72 Using an expansion device ......................................73 Adding memory.......................................................73 Installing a memory module ................................74 Removing a memory module...............................76 Using Slim SelectBay® modules..............................77 Removing a module from the Slim SelectBay® ....78 Inserting a module into the Slim SelectBay® ........79 Contents 27 Inserting and removing hard drives.........................80 Inserting and removing PC Cards............................82 Inserting a PC Card ..............................................82 Removing a PC Card ............................................83 Setting up a PC Card for your computer ..............84 Inserting an SD® card..............................................84 Connecting your modem to a telephone line ...........85 Connecting to a phone line .................................86 Chapter 4: Learning the Basics................................................ 88 Computing tips........................................................88 Using the keyboard .................................................89 Character keys ....................................................90 Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard ..............................................................90 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys ............................................91 Function keys.......................................................91 Windows special keys..........................................92 Overlay keys ........................................................92 Using the AccuPoint II pointing device....................94 Using the TouchPadTM .............................................95 Control buttons ....................................................96 Disabling or enabling the Dual Pointing Device....96 Using TOSHIBA Console .........................................97 Starting a program ..................................................98 Starting a program from the Start menu..............98 Starting a program from Windows ® Explorer ......99 Starting a program from the Run dialog box .....100 Saving your work ..................................................101 Printing your work ................................................103 Using the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive .........104 Inserting compact discs ....................................106 Removing compact discs ..................................108 Caring for CDs and DVDs...................................108 28 Contents Using PC Cards .....................................................109 Hot swapping.....................................................109 Using SD® cards ..................................................110 Using your computer at the office .........................111 Using a computer lock ..........................................111 Caring for your computer ......................................112 Cleaning the computer .......................................112 Moving the computer.........................................113 Powering down the computer ...............................113 Using Turn Off or Shut down .............................114 Using Hibernation ..............................................117 Using Standby ...................................................119 Chapter 5: Mobile Computing................................................ 123 Toshiba's energy-saver design..............................123 Running the computer on battery power...............123 Battery Notice ....................................................124 Charging the batteries........................................124 Charging the RTC battery...................................125 Monitoring battery power ..................................126 What to do when the battery alarm sounds...........128 Changing batteries ................................................129 Taking care of your battery....................................131 Safety precautions .............................................131 Maximizing battery life .......................................132 Disposing of used batteries safely .....................133 Conserving power .................................................134 Power usage modes in Windows XP Professional .................................................135 Using a hot key to set the power usage mode....135 Additional options for power .................................136 Contents 29 Chapter 6: Exploring Your Options........................................ 137 Exploring the desktop............................................137 Finding your way around the desktop ................137 Exploring audio features........................................141 Using external speakers or headphones.............142 Recording sounds..............................................143 Playing an audio CD-ROM .................................144 Exchanging data with another computer ...............145 Transferring files................................................146 Getting help transferring files.............................146 Setting up for communications..........................146 Connecting the modem to a telephone line ........148 Connecting your computer to a network ...........148 Toshiba's online resources ................................151 An overview of using the Internet..........................151 The Internet .......................................................152 The World Wide Web ........................................152 Internet Service Providers..................................152 Connecting to the Internet ................................153 Surfing the Internet............................................153 Internet features.................................................154 Uploading and downloading files from the Internet 155 Chapter 7: Toshiba Utilities..................................................... 156 Hotkey Utility.........................................................157 TOSHIBA Console .................................................157 TOSHIBA Accessibility...........................................159 Fn-esse® ................................................................160 Starting Fn-esse ................................................160 Using the keyboard or pointing device to assign keys ........................................................162 Viewing existing key assignments......................163 30 Contents Changing or removing existing key assignments ......................................................164 Toshiba HW Setup ................................................164 Accessing Toshiba HW Setup ............................164 Power Saver ..........................................................167 Mobile Extension...................................................168 Chapter 8: Keeping Your Files Safe........................................ 170 Using passwords in Windows ..............................170 User-level passwords ...........................................171 Setting a user-level password ............................171 Using an instant password.................................172 Setting a user password ....................................173 Disabling a user password.................................175 Using the instant password ...............................176 Using a supervisor password ................................177 Setting a supervisor password...........................177 Deleting a supervisor password.........................178 Hard disk drive passwords ....................................179 Setting a hard disk drive master password ........180 Setting a hard disk drive user password ............182 Deleting the hard disk drive user password .......183 Chapter 9: Troubleshooting Guide......................................... 185 Problems that are easy to fix.................................185 Problems when you turn on the computer ............186 Resolving a hardware conflict ...............................188 Using the Windows XP troubleshooting feature.188 A plan of action ..................................................188 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own ........189 Memory module problems.................................191 Power and the batteries .....................................192 Keyboard problems............................................193 AccuPoint II problems .......................................194 Contents 31 Display problems ...............................................195 Disk drive problems ...........................................197 Modem problems...............................................199 Problems with the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive ...........................................199 Sound system problems ....................................201 Optional devices.................................................201 PC Card problems..............................................201 Printer problems ................................................204 Internet Problems .................................................205 DVD operating problems­Windows XP.................206 Developing good computing habits.......................209 If you need further assistance ...............................210 Before you call ...................................................210 Contacting Toshiba ............................................211 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites .........................212 Toshiba's worldwide offices .................................212 Appendix A: Windows 2000 Supplemental Information .... 216 Using your computer for the first time...............216 Setting up your software....................................216 Completing installation ......................................217 Completing the initial startup procedure ............217 Connecting to the Internet.....................................218 Setting up a printer ...............................................218 Turning off the computer ......................................220 Exploring the desktop............................................221 Using the Start menu .........................................221 Using Windows 2000 Professional online Help..222 Viewing your computer's contents ........................223 Using Windows Explorer ...................................223 Naming your files...............................................224 Backing up your work ...........................................224 Restoring your work..............................................225 Running the computer on battery power...............226 32 Contents Powering down the computer ...............................226 Shut down command.........................................227 Hibernation command .......................................227 Standby command.............................................228 Using Shut down...................................................229 Shutting down more quickly ..............................229 Starting again after Shut down ..........................231 Using Hibernation .................................................231 Enabling the Hibernation Command...................231 Going into Hibernation mode more quickly........233 Starting again from Hibernation.........................234 Using Standby.......................................................234 Going into Standby mode more quickly .............235 Starting again from Standby ..............................236 Quickly changing your Shut down mode ...........236 Toshiba Utilities.....................................................237 Toshiba Hardware Setup....................................237 Appendix B: Hot Keys............................................................. 240 Volume Mute.........................................................240 Instant password security .....................................240 Without a password ...........................................241 With a password ................................................241 Power usage mode ...............................................242 Standby mode .......................................................243 Hibernation mode .................................................243 Display modes.......................................................244 Display brightness.................................................244 Wireless device enable ..........................................245 Disabling or enabling the Touchpad/AccuPoint II..........................................245 Keyboard hot keys ................................................246 Contents 33 Appendix C: Using ConfigFreeTM with your Toshiba Computer................................................................... 247 Getting Started ......................................................248 ConfigFree Main Screen .....................................248 Starting ConfigFree ............................................249 Configuring ConfigFree ......................................249 ConfigFree Utilities ................................................250 Connectivity Doctor ...........................................250 Device Settings ..................................................251 Profile Settings ..................................................253 Quick Connect....................................................254 Using Auto Switch.................................................255 Auto Switch (Cable Disconnect).........................256 Auto Switch (SSID)............................................256 Appendix D: Power Cable Connectors.................................. 257 Glossary...................................................................258 Index ........................................................................272 Introduction Welcome to the world of powerful, portable multimedia computing. With your Toshiba notebook computer, your work can accompany you wherever you go. Tecra S1 Series notebook computers provide considerable computing power, enabling you to perform the most demanding computing tasks from any location. You will find your operating system, Microsoft® Windows® XP, already installed on your computer. Your operating system offers exciting features and easy Internet access. NOTE While Toshiba has made every effort at the time of publication to ensure the accuracy of the information provided herein, product specifications, configurations, prices, system/component/options availability are all subject to change without notice. For the most up-to-date product information about your computer, or to stay current with the various computer software or hardware options, visit Toshiba's Web site at pcsupport.toshiba.com. 34 Introduction 35 This guide This user's guide contains basic information about your computer, including troubleshooting advice, detailed descriptions of your computer's hardware and how to use it, and vital notes about Microsoft ® Windows ® XP. Depending on your needs, you can: Read the entire guide from beginning to end. Skim through and stop when a topic interests you. Use the table of contents and the index to find specific information. If you are new to computers or have not used a notebook computer before, read through the first couple of chapters to familiarize yourself with the components of the computer. After that, seek out whatever interests you most. Safety icons This manual contains safety instructions that must be observed in order to avoid potential hazards that could result in personal injuries or damage to your equipment. The safety instructions have been classified according to the seriousness of the risk, and are highlighted with icons as follows: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. 36 Introduction Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury. Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in property damage. NOTE Provides important information. Other icons used Additional icons highlight other helpful or educational information: TECHNICAL NOTE: This icon highlights technical information about the unit. HINT: This icon denotes helpful hints and tips. DEFINITION: This icon indicates the definition of a term used in the text. Introduction 37 Other documentation Your computer comes with the following documentation in addition to this user's guide: An electronic version of the user's guide. Look for the user's guide icon on your desktop or in the DOCS folder on the C: drive. Guides for other programs that may come preinstalled on your computer or that are available for installation on your Recovery media. For accessory information, visit Toshiba's Web site at toshiba.com. The Microsoft® Windows® operating system documentation which explains the features of the operating system. Service options Toshiba offers a full line of service options built around its SelectServTM limited warranty programs. See the limited warranty and service material included with your computer for registration information. If you have a problem or need to contact Toshiba, see "If you need further assistance" on page 210. Chapter 1 Finding Your Way Around This chapter presents a "grand tour" of your Tecra® S1 Series computer with illustrations to guide you along your way. It serves as a reference when you need to locate specific parts of the computer. Making sure you have everything Before you do anything else, consult the Quick Start card that shipped with your computer to make sure you received everything. If any items are missing or damaged, contact your authorized Toshiba representative or your network administrator. Finding where everything is located The next few pages take you on a guided tour of your computer. 38 Finding Your Way Around Finding where everything is located 39 Front with the display panel closed Wireless antenna on/off switch* Display latch Infrared port System indicator panel Headphone jack Microphone jack * functional only on systems with a wireless module installed Infrared port--The fast infrared port allows cable-free communication with another device, such as a computer or printer, that has a compatible infrared port. Wireless antenna on/off switch--The Wireless antenna on/ off switch turns the optional wireless communication system on or off. Microphone jack--The 3.5 mm microphone jack lets you connect an external monaural microphone or other audio input device. Connecting a microphone or other device to this jack automatically disables the internal microphone. Headphone jack--The 3.5 mm headphone jack lets you connect stereo headphones or other audio output devices. Connecting headphones or other devices to this jack automatically disables the internal speakers. Display latch--Sliding the display latch opens the computer display panel. For more information, see "Front with the display panel open" on page 43. System indicator panel--The system indicator panel is made up of several status lights that provide information about various system functions. See "System indicator panel lights" on page 46 for a description of each of the panel lights. 40 Back Finding Your Way Around Finding where everything is located RGB (monitor) port Serial port USB 2.0 ports PS/2 port Parallel port DC IN Modem port Network port USB ports--Use the Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB) ports to connect USB peripherals. DEFINITION: USB 2.0 is a peripheral expansion standard that supports a data transfer rate of up to 480 Mbps for peripherals such as keyboards and pointing devices. USB peripherals have a single standard for cables and connectors. The USB standard also allows hot swapping of peripherals. _ + DC IN--Lets you plug in the AC adapter. PS/2TM port--Lets you connect an optional PS/2-compatible mouse or keyboard. You can use an optional Y-cable to connect both a mouse and a keyboard to the port. RGB (monitor) port--Lets you connect an external monitor or projector. For more information, see "Using external display devices" on page 64. Serial port--Lets you connect a serial mouse, serial printer, or other serial device. Parallel port--Lets you connect a parallel printer or other parallel device. For more information, see "Connecting a local printer" on page 70. Ether Network port--Lets you connect the computer to an Ethernet LAN (local area network). Finding Your Way Around Finding where everything is located 41 Modem port--Lets you connect the computer's internal modem directly to a conventional telephone line. Left side Video-out port Speaker Volume control dial SD indicator Cooling Vents Security lock slot PC card slots SD Card slot PC card ejection buttons Speaker--Lets you hear stereo sound from a CD or DVD, in addition to system alarms and audible warnings associated with your software. Security lock slot--Attaching an optional PORTNoteworthy® Computer Lock Cable to the security lock slot lets you anchor your computer to a large, heavy object such as your desk. For more information, see "Using a computer lock" on page 111. PC Card slots--Allows you to use Type I, Type II, or Type III PC Cards. SD® card slot--Lets you insert SD® cards for additional data storage. SD® indicator--The SD® slot indicator light glows when the SD® card is being accessed. The SD® slot is located on the left side of the computer. Video-out port--Lets you connect your computer to an external video device, such as a standard television set. Volume control dial--The volume control dial lets you adjust the loudness of the system speakers. 42 Finding Your Way Around Finding where everything is located Cooling vent--Provides ventilation to keep the computer's processor from overheating. The vent lets the processor continue performing at its maximum speed. To prevent possible overheating of the computer's processor, make sure you do not block the cooling vent. Right side Speaker Slim SelectBay module (DVD-ROM drive shown) USB 2.0 port Speaker--Lets you hear stereo sound from a CD or DVD in addition to system alarms and audible warnings associated with your software. Slim SelectBay®-- Lets you use one of several possible Slim SelectBay modules. The DVD-ROM drive is shown in place. For more information on using your DVD-ROM, see "Using the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive" on page 104. For further information on Slim SelectBay devices, see "Using Slim SelectBay® modules" on page 77. Finding Your Way Around Finding where everything is located 43 USB port--Use the Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB) ports to connect USB peripherals. DEFINITION: USB 2.0 is a peripheral expansion standard that supports a data transfer rate of up to 480 Mbps for peripherals such as keyboards and pointing devices. USB peripherals have a single standard for cables and connectors. The USB standard also allows hot swapping of peripherals. Front with the display panel open To view the front of the computer with the display panel open: 1 2 3 Locate the display latch on the front of the computer. Slide the display latch to the right and lift the display panel. Adjust the display panel to a comfortable viewing angle. To avoid damaging the display panel, be careful when opening and closing it. Never force the panel beyond the point where it moves easily, and never use it to lift the computer. 44 Finding Your Way Around Finding where everything is located Screen Keyboard Power button Speaker CapsLock indicator Speaker Keyboard indicator panel AccuPoint buttons TouchPad System indicator panel TouchPad buttons Microphone AccuPoint II pointing device Wireless antenna switch Power button --The power button is used to turn on power to the computer. For more information, see "Turning on the computer" on page 58. Screen--The computer's screen is a liquid crystal display (LCD) that provides clear, sharp images. Keyboard--The 85-key keyboard provides all the functionality of a full-size keyboard. For more information, see "Using the keyboard" on page 89. Keyboard indicator panel--These lights provide information about various keyboard functions. See "Keyboard indicator panel lights" on page 47 for a description of the panel lights. Wireless antenna switch-- Turns the computer's wireless antenna on or off. AccuPoint® II pointing device--This device combines the function of a mouse with the convenience of never having to Finding Your Way Around Finding where everything is located 45 remove your hands from the keyboard. See "Setting up your software" on page 60. TouchPad--The small, smooth square cutout located in front of the keyboard is sensitive to touch and enables you to move the cursor with the stroke of a finger. Simply move your finger on the TouchPad in the direction you'd like to move the cursor. See "Using the TouchPadTM" on page 95. System indicator panel--These lights provide status information about various system functions. See "System indicator panel lights" on page 46 for a description of each panel light. Internal microphone--The 3.5 mm microphone lets you connect an external monaural microphone or other audio input device. Underside Hard disk drive bay Memory module cover Battery module Battery module release Slim SelectBay release Slim SelectBay slot Expansion port Battery module--Lets you to use your computer when a standard electrical outlet is not available. For further 46 Finding Your Way Around Indicator panel lights information about using the battery, see "Mobile Computing" on page 123. Slim SelectBay release--Keeps the Slim SelectBay module secure in its compartment. Memory module cover--Lets you add more memory to your computer. For more information, see "Adding memory" on page 73. Slim SelectBay slot--One of several interchangeable devices which offer exceptional system flexibility. For more information, see "Using Slim SelectBay® modules" on page 77. Expansion port--Lets you connect to an expansion device, provides additional expansion capability. For more information, see "Using an expansion device" on page 73. Indicator panel lights Two sets of indicator lights, the system indicator panel and the keyboard indicator lights, display the current state of your system. System indicator panel lights This panel is located on the front of the computer. AC power light--Glows green when the computer is connected to an AC power source. On/off light--Indicates whether the computer is on, off, or in a power down mode. Glows green when the computer is on. Flashes amber when you power down the computer using the Standby command. Finding Your Way Around Indicator panel lights 47 May flash amber if the computer is overheating. Flashes amber when you are running on battery power and the battery charge is running low. Does not glow when you are running on battery power and the battery charge is not running low. Glows amber when you are connected to AC power and the battery is charging. Glows green when you are connected to AC power and the battery is fully charged. Main battery light--Indicates the status of the main battery. For more information, see "Monitoring battery power" on page 126. Hard disk drive light--Flashes to indicate that the hard disk is currently in use. Slim SelectBay indicator light--Indicates when the optical drive is being accessed. Also indicates the status of a secondary battery in the Slim SelectBay, if installed. Glows amber when the battery is charging. Glows green when the battery is fully charged. Does not glow if there is no battery in the Slim SelectBay. Wireless indicator light--Glows amber to indicate that wireless antenna on/off switch is on. Keyboard indicator panel lights The keyboard indicator lights provide information about keyboard functions. Caps lock light--Glows when you press the caps lock key. When this light is on, pressing a letter key on the keyboard produces an uppercase (capital) letter. The caps lock key does not affect the number and symbol keys. 48 Finding Your Way Around Indicator panel lights Cursor control light--Glows when the cursor control overlay is on. When this light is on, pressing an overlay key moves the cursor as shown by the white arrow or command printed on the left front of the key instead of the letter printed on the top of the key. For more information, see "Using the overlay for cursor control" on page 93. Numlock light--Glows when the numeric overlay is on. When this light is on, pressing an overlay key produces the white number printed on the right front of the key instead of the letter printed on the top of the key. For more information, see "Using the overlay to type numeric data" on page 92. Chapter 2 Getting Started This chapter provides tips for working comfortably, describes how to connect components, and explains what to do the first time you use your computer. Selecting a place to work Your computer is designed to be used in a variety of locations and situations. This section provides guidelines for setting up your computing environment. Creating a computer-friendly environment Place the computer on a flat surface that is large enough for the computer and any other items you need to use, such as a printer. Leave enough space around the computer and other equipment to give adequate ventilation, otherwise, they may overheat. 49 50 Getting Started Selecting a place to work To keep your computer in prime operating condition, protect your work area from: Dust, moisture, and direct sunlight. Liquids and corrosive chemicals. If you spill liquid into the computer, turn it off, unplug it from the AC power source, and let it dry out completely before turning it on again. If the computer does not operate correctly after you turn it back on, contact a Toshiba Authorized Service Provider. Equipment that generates a strong electromagnetic field, such as large stereo speakers (other than speakers that are connected to the computer) or speakerphones. Rapid changes in temperature or humidity and sources of temperature change such as air conditioner vents or heaters. Extreme heat, cold, or humidity. Operate the computer within a temperature range of 41 degrees to 95 degrees Fahrenheit (5 degrees to 35 degrees Celsius) and 20 percent to 80 percent non-condensing humidity. Keeping yourself comfortable Strain and stress injuries are becoming more common as people spend more time using their computers. However, with a little care and proper use of the equipment, you can work comfortably throughout the day. Using the computer keyboard incorrectly can result in discomfort and possible injury. If your hands, wrists, and/or arms hurt while typing, stop using the computer and rest. If the discomfort persists, consult a physician.