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TECRA M2 ii Copyright © 2004 by TOSHIBA Corporation. All ri ghts reserved. Und er 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 M2 iii EU Declaration of Conformity This product is carrying the CE-Mark in accordance with the related Eu ro pe a n D i rec ti v e s. R es p on s ib le f o r CE-Marking is TOSHIBA Eur ope GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germa ny . The complete and official EU Declaration of Conformity can be foun d on TOSHIBA ’ s web site http://epps.
TECRA M2 iv Description on Laser specification The optical drive such as DVD-ROM drive, DVD/CD- RW drive, DVD Multi drive and DVD ± R/ ± RW d r i v e t h a t i s u s e d i n t h is computer is equipped with laser . The classification labe l with the following sentence is affixed to the surface of the drive.
TECRA M2 v General Pr ecautions TOSHIBA computers ar e designed to op timize safety , mini mize strain and withstand the rigors of portabilit y . However , certai n precautions should be observed to further reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the computer .
TECRA M2 vi Central Processing Unit ("CPU") Performance Disclaimer CPU Performance in your computer pr oduct may vary from specifications under the followin g conditions: ■ use of certain .
TECRA M2 vii W orking environment This product was designed to fulfil th e EMC (electromagnetic compatibility) requir ements to be observed for so -c alled “Residential, commercial and light industry environments”.
TECRA M2 viii Information on the secure use of the CD-RW Please adhere to the following in formation on the use of the CD-RW to minimise the risk of unsuccessful st oring process.
TECRA M2 ix Safety Instruction for Wir eless Products If your computer has wireless function, all safety instru ctions must be read carefully and must be fully underst ood, befor e attempting to use our Wireless Pr oducts.
TECRA M2 x WAR N IN G NOTE T ur n OFF the Wireless Communication switch of Wireless Products in a congested place, such as a crowded commu ter train. Keep this product away from a cardiac pacemaker at least 22cm. Radio waves can potentially affe ct cardiac pacemaker oper ation, thereby causing respiratory troubles.
User’ s Manual xi TECRA M2 T able of Contents General Precautions Preface Manual contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xvi Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TECRA M2 xii T able of Contents Chapter 3: Getting Started Setting up your work s pace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1 Connecting the AC adaptor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4 Opening the display .
TECRA M2 xiii Ta b l e o f C o n t e n t s Chapter 6: Power and Power -Up Modes Power conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1 Power indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TECRA M2 xiv T able of Contents Appendix A: Specifications Appendix B: AC Power Cor d and Connectors Appendix C: Display Contr oller and Modes Appendix D: If your computer is stolen Appendix E: ASCII .
User’ s Manual xv TECRA M2 Pr eface Congratulations on your purchase of the TECRA M2 computer . This powerful notebook comput er provid es excellent expa nsion capability , including multimedia devices, and it is designed to provide years of reliable, high-performance computing.
TECRA M2 xvi Pref ace Manual contents This manual is composed of the following nine chapters, seven appendixes, a glossary and an index. Chapter 1, Introduction , is an overview of the computer’ s features, capabilities, and options. Chapter 2, The Grand T our , identifies the c ompone nts of the computer and briefly explains how they function.
TECRA M2 xvii Preface Conventions This manual uses the following forma t s to describe, identify , and highlight terms and operating procedures. Abbr eviations On first appearance, an d whenever necessary for clarity , abbreviations ar e enclosed in parentheses following their def inition.
TECRA M2 xviii Pref ace Messages Messages are used in this manual to bring important information to your attention. Each type of message is identif ied as shown below . Pay attention! A caution informs you that improper use of equipment or failure to follow instructions may cause dat a loss or damage your equipment.
User’ s Manual 1-1 TECRA M2 Chapter 1 Intr oduction This chapter provides an equipment checklist, and it identifies the computer’ s features, options and accessories. Equipment checklist Carefully unpack your computer . Save the box and packing materials for future use.
TECRA M2 1-2 Introduction Softwar e ■ The following software is pr einstalled: ■ Microsoft ® Windows XP Professional ■ Microsoft Internet Explorer ■ Modem driver ■ Display Driver for Window.
TECRA M2 1-3 Introduction Features The computer uses TOSHIBA ’ s advanced Large Scale Integration (LSI), Complementary Metal- Oxide Semiconductor (CMOS) technology extensively to provide compact size , minimum weight, low power usage, and high reliability .
TECRA M2 1-4 Introduction Disks AC adaptor The universal AC adaptor provides power to the system and rechar ges the ba tteries when they are low . It comes with a detachable power cord. Because it is universal, it can receive a range of AC voltage from 100 to 240 volts; however , the output curren t varies among differ ent models.
TECRA M2 1-5 Introduction CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive Some models are equipped with a full-size, CD-RW/DV D-ROM drive modu le that lets you run CD/DVDs without using an adaptor . It reads DVD- ROMs at maximum 8 sp eed and CD-ROMs at maximum 24 speed. It writes CD-R at up to 24 speed and CD-R W at up to 24 speed.
TECRA M2 1-6 Introduction Display The computer’ s LCD pane l supports high-resolution video grap hics. The screen can be set at a wide range of viewing angles for maximum comfort and readability .
TECRA M2 1-7 Introduction TOSHIBA Dual Pointing Device Ports Slots Built-in T ouch pad A T ouch pad and contr ol buttons in the palm re st enable control of the on-sc reen pointer and scrolling of windows. Built-in AccuPoint This pointer control stick, located in the center of the keyboar d, pro vides convenie nt contro l of the cursor .
TECRA M2 1-8 Introduction Multimedi a Communications Sound system Windows sound system compatible sound system provides internal speakers and microphon e as well as jacks for an external microphone and headphone. Video-out jack (S-Video ) This jack lets you transfer video data to external devices.
TECRA M2 1-9 Introduction Wireles s LAN Some computers in this series are eq uipped with a Wireless LAN mini-PCI card that is compatible with other LAN systems based on Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum / Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing radio technology that complies with the IEEE 802.
TECRA M2 1-10 Introduction Security Software Special featur es The following featur es are eith er unique to TOSHIBA computers or ar e advanced features, which make the computer more convenient to use. Security lock slot Connects an optional security lock to anchor the computer to a desk or other large object.
TECRA M2 1-11 Introduction HDD automatic power off This feature automatically cuts of f power to the hard disk drive when it is not accessed for a time specified. Power is r estored when the har d disk is accessed. Y ou can specify the time in the HDD power off item of the Basic Setup tab in TOSHIBA Power Saver .
TECRA M2 1-12 Introduction Heat dispersal T o protect fr om overheating, the CPU has an inter nal temperature sensor . If the c omputer’ s internal te mperature rises to a certain level, the cooling fan is tur ned on or the processing speed is lowered.
TECRA M2 1-13 Introduction Utilities This section describes preinstalled utili ties and tells how to start them. For details on operations, refer to each utility’ s onlin e manual, help files or readme.txt files. TOSHIBA Power Saver T o access this power savings management program, click the Control Panel and select the TOSHIBA Power Saver icon.
TECRA M2 1-14 Introduction Drag’n Drop CD+DVD This easy-to-use software lets you recor d CD/ DVDs with ju st a few mouse clicks. Y ou can c rea te CD/DVDs in several form ats including audi o CDs that can be played on a standar d stereo CD player and data CDs to store the files and folders on your hard drive.
TECRA M2 1-15 Introduction Options Y ou can add a number of options to make your computer even mor e powerful and convenien t to use. The following options are available: TOSHIBA Audio Effect This utility provides you with a hands-free environment for holding mutual communication via the Internet Protocol or Local Ar ea Network.
TECRA M2 1-16 Introduction Slim Select Bay options The following modules can be installed in the Slim Sel ect Bay . All other modules are options. Advanced Port Replicator III The Advanced Port Replic.
TECRA M2 1-17 Introduction Slim Select Bay 2nd battery pack The secondary bat tery increases your computer’ s battery power and operat ing time when a main battery is also installed.
User’ s Manual 2-1 TECRA M2 Chapter 2 The Grand T our This chapter identifies th e various components of your computer . Become familiar with ea ch component before you operate the compu ter . Front with the display closed The figure below shows the computer’ s front with its display panel in the closed position.
TECRA M2 2-2 The Grand T our Left side The figure below shows the computer’ s left side. The left side o f the computer Wireles s communication switch Slide this switch to the left to tur n off Wireless LAN and Bluetooth functions. Slide it to the right to tur n on the functions (Wireless model or Wire less LAN ready model only).
TECRA M2 2-3 The Grand T our Right side The figure below shows the computer’ s right side. The right side of the computer PC card slot A PC card slot can accommodate two 5 mm T ype II cards or one T ype III card. The slot supports 16-bit PC cards and CardBus PC car ds.
TECRA M2 2-4 The Grand T our External monitor port This 15-pin port lets you connec t an external video display . Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) ports The ports comply with the USB 2.0 standar d, which enables data tran sfer speeds 40 times faster than the USB 1.
TECRA M2 2-5 The Grand T our Backside The figure below shows th e computer’ s back panel. The backside of the computer V IDEO - OUT JACK M ODEM JACK DC IN 15V L INK INDICATOR ( GREEN ) LAN ACTIVE INDICATOR ( ORANGE ) LAN JACK Video- out jack Plug an S-Video cable into this jack for video-out.
TECRA M2 2-6 The Grand T our Underside The figure below shows the underside of the computer . Make sur e the display is closed before turning over your computer .
TECRA M2 2-7 The Grand T our . Keep foreign objects out of t he docking interface port. A pin or simi lar object can damage the compu ter's circuitry . A plastic shutter protects the connector . Memory module cover This cover protects one of the memory module sockets.
TECRA M2 2-8 The Grand T our Front with the display open This section shows the computer with the display open. Refer to the appropriate illustration for details. The front of the computer with the display open The figur e above shows th e fron t of the computer with th e display open.
TECRA M2 2-9 The Grand T our T ouch pad control buttons Control buttons below the T ouch Pad let you select menu item s or manipulate text and graphics designated by the on-screen pointer . To u c h p a d A T ouch pad located in the center of the palm rest is used to control the on-screen pointer .
TECRA M2 2-10 The Grand T our Power button Press the power button to turn the computer’ s power on and off. LCD Sensor switch This switch sen ses when the LCD pa nel is closed or opened and activates the Panel Power Of f/On feature. When you close the panel the computer enters Hibernation mode and shuts down.
TECRA M2 2-11 The Grand T our System indicators LEDs next to icons light when variou s computer operations ar e in pr ogress. System indicators SD card DC IN 15V Power Battery Disk Slim Select Bay Wireless com- munication SD card The SD card indicator glows blue when the computer is accessin g the SD car d slot.
TECRA M2 2-12 The Grand T our Keyboard indicators The figures below show the positions of the keypad overlay indicators and the Caps Lock indicator . When the F10 key indicator glows the keypad overlay lets you control the cursor . When the F11 key indicator glows th e keypad overlay lets you enter numbers.
TECRA M2 2-13 The Grand T our USB floppy disk drive (o ptional) An optional external 3 1/2" floppy disk drive accommodates 1.44-megabyte or 720-kilobyte diskettes. It connects to the USB port. USB floppy disk drive Caps Lock This indicator glows gr een when the alphabet keys are locked in uppercase.
TECRA M2 2-14 The Grand T our Optical media drives One of the following opt ical media drives is install ed in the computer: DVD- ROM, CD-R W/DVD-ROM, DV D Multi and DVD ±R/±RW dr ives. An A T API interface cont roller is u sed for CD/DVD-ROM operation.
TECRA M2 2-15 The Grand T our DVDs ■ DVD-R discs can be written onl y once. The recorded data cannot be erased orchanged. ■ DVD-RW discs can be recor ded more than once.
TECRA M2 2-16 The Grand T our DVD Multi dr ive The full-size DVD Multi drive module lets y ou re cord da ta t o rew ri tab le CD / DVDs as well as ru n either 12 cm ( 4.
TECRA M2 2-17 The Grand T our AC adaptor The AC adaptor co nverts AC power to DC powe r and re duces the voltage supplied to the computer . It can automatically adjust to any voltage from 100 to 240 volts a nd to a frequency of either 50 or 60 hertz, ena bling you to use the computer in almost any country/region.
User’ s Manual 3-1 TECRA M2 Chapter 3 Getting Started This chapter provides basic information to get you started using your computer . It covers the following topics: ■ Setting up your work space .
TECRA M2 3-2 Getting Started General conditions In general, if you are comfortable, so is your computer , but read the following to make sure your work site pr ovides a proper envir onment. ■ Make sur e ther e is ad equate spac e arou nd the computer for pr oper ventilation.
TECRA M2 3-3 Getting Started Seating and postur e The height of your chai r in relation to the computer a nd keyboard as well as the support it gives your body ar e prim ary fa ctors in reduc ing work strain. Refer to the following tips and to figure below .
TECRA M2 3-4 Getting Started W ork habits A key to avoiding discomfort or injury fr om r epetitive strain is to vary your activities. If possible, sche dule a variety of tasks in to your workday . If you must spend long periods at the comp uter , finding ways to break up the rout ine can r e duce str ess and impr ove yo ur ef ficiency .
TECRA M2 3-5 Getting Started 1. Connect the powe r cord to the AC adaptor . Connecting the power cord to the AC adaptor 2. Connect the AC adaptor’ s DC output plug to the DC IN 15V input port on the back of the comput er . Connecting the adaptor to the computer 3.
TECRA M2 3-6 Getting Started Opening the display T urning on the power This section describes ho w to turn on the power . 1. If an exter nal floppy disk drive is connecte d, make sure it is empty . If a diskette is in the drive, pr ess the eject button and remove the diskette.
TECRA M2 3-7 Getting Started W indows XP setup When you first turn on the power , the compu ter’ s initial screen is the Microsoft Windows XP Professional Startup Screen Logo. Follow the on-screen dir ections. T u rning off the power The power can be turned off in one of the following modes: Shut down (Boot), Hibernation or Standby mode.
TECRA M2 3-8 Getting Started ■ Y ou can r eturn to your previous working envir onment immediately when you turn on the computer . ■ Saves power by shutting down the system when the computer receives no input or hardware access for the du ration set by the System hibernate feature.
TECRA M2 3-9 Getting Started Standby mode If you have to interrupt your work, yo u can turn off the power without exiting from your softwar e. Data is maintain ed in the computer ’ s main memo ry . When you turn on the power again, you can continue workin g right where you left off.
TECRA M2 3-10 Getting Started Executing standby Y ou can enter standby mode in one of thr ee ways: 1. Click Start , click Tu r n O f f C o m p u t e r and click Stand by . 2. Close the display panel. This feat ure must be enabled. Refer to the Setup Action tab in TOSHIBA Power Saver Utility described in the Control Panel.
TECRA M2 3-11 Getting Started Restoring the preinstalled softwar e If preinstalled files are damaged, use the Product Recovery disk or the TOSHIBA T ools & Utilities CD-ROM to restore them. Restoring the complete system T o re store the operating system and a ll preinstalled softwar e, follow the steps below .
User’ s Manual 4-1 TECRA M2 Chapter 4 Operating Basics This chapter gives informa tion on basic operat ions including using the TOSHIBA Dual Pointing Devices, USB floppy disk drive, the sound system, the optical media drives, the inter nal modem, wireless communication, LAN, and changing Slim Select Bay modu les.
TECRA M2 4-2 Operating B asics Using the T o uch pad T o use th e T ouch pad, simply touc h and move your fingertip acr oss it in the direction you want the on-screen pointer to go. T wo buttons below the T ouch pad are used like the buttons on a mouse pointer .
TECRA M2 4-3 Operating Basi cs Replacing the cap The AccuPoint cap is an expendable item that should be replaced after prolonged use. 1. T o remove the AccuPoint cap, firmly pi nch the cap and pull it straight up. Removing the AccuPoint cap 2. Position a new cap on the peg and press it into place.
TECRA M2 4-4 Operating B asics Disconnecting 3 1/2" floppy disk drive When you have finished using the floppy disk drive, follow the procedures below to disconnect it: 1. W ait for the indicator light to go out to make sure all diskette activity has stopped.
TECRA M2 4-5 Operating Basi cs 4. Make sure the scr ew in the Slim Select Bay lock is set in the hole for the unlock position. 5. Slide the Slim Select Bay latch to the unlock position. 6. Grasp the DVD-ROM drive and slide it out. Removing the DVD-ROM drive Inserting a module Insert the Slim Select Bay HD D adaptor as described below .
TECRA M2 4-6 Operating B asics Using optical media drives The text and illustrations in this sectio n refer primarily to the DVD-RO M drive. However , operation is the same for oth er optical drive in the Slim Select Bay . The full-size drive provide s high-performance execution of CD/DVD-ROM - based programs.
TECRA M2 4-7 Operating Basi cs b. Pressing the eject button will not open the drawer when the DVD-ROM drive’ s power is off. If th e power is off, you can open the drawer by inserting a slender obje ct (about 15 mm) such as a straightened paper clip into the eject hole just to the right of th e eject button.
TECRA M2 4-8 Operating B asics 4. Press gently at the center of the CD/DVD until you feel it click into place. The CD/DVD should lie below the to p of the spindle, flush with the spindle base. 5. Push the center of the drawer to close it. Press gently until it locks into place.
TECRA M2 4-9 Operating Basi cs Removing discs T o remove the CD/DVD, follow the steps below and refer to the next figure. 1. T o pop the drawer partially open, pr ess the eject button. Gently pull the drawer out until it is fully opened. 2. The CD/DVD extends slightly over the sides of the drawer s o you can hold it.
TECRA M2 4-10 Operating B asics W riting CDs on CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive Depending on the type of drive installed, you may be able to write CDs. The CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive lets you write as well as re ad CD-ROMs. Observe the prec autions in this section to en sur e the best performance for writing CDs.
TECRA M2 4-11 Operating Basi cs ■ Writing with software other than Drag'n Drop CD+DVD has not been confirmed. Therefor e, operation with other softwar e cannot be guaranteed. When writing or r ewriting Note the following when you write or rewrite a CD-R or CD-RW .
TECRA M2 4-12 Operating B asics W riting CD/DVDs on DVD±R/±RW drive (DVD Dual drive) Y ou can use the DVD±R/±RW drive to write data to either CD-R/RW or DVD-R/-RW/+R/+R W discs. The following applications for writing are supplied on CD-ROM: Drag'n Drop CD+DVD, licensed by Easy Systems Japan Ltd.
TECRA M2 4-13 Operating Basi cs Disclaimer (DVD±R/RW drive) TOSHIBA does not bear responsibility for the following: ■ Damage to any CD-R/RW or DVD-R/ -RW/ +R/+RW disc that may b e caused by writing or r ewriting with this product.
TECRA M2 4-14 Operating B asics ■ If the disc is poor in quality , dirty or damaged, writing or rewriting errors may occur . Be careful to check the di sc for dirt or damage before you use it. ■ The actual nu mber of rewrites to CD-RW , DVD-RW or DVD+RW is affected by the quality of the disc and the way it is used.
TECRA M2 4-15 Operating Basi cs ■ Writing with software other than Drag'n Drop CD+DVD is not recommended. When writing or r ewriting Please observe/consider th e following when you write or rewrite to a CD-R/ -RW , DVD-R/-RW/-RAM or DVD+R/+RW disc.
TECRA M2 4-16 Operating B asics ■ Drag'n Drop CD+DVD cann ot record in packet format. ■ Y ou might not be able to use the DISC backup function of Drag'n Drop CD+DVD to back up a DVD-R/-RW or DVD+R/+RW disc that was made with other software on a differ ent DVD-R/-RW or DVD+R/+RW recorder .
TECRA M2 4-17 Operating Basi cs Video (DVD-R/-R W/-RAM) As for "InterV ideo WinDVD Creator2 Pl atinum", only the model that ca n be written in to DVD i s attached.
TECRA M2 4-18 Operating B asics Media care This section provides tips on pr otecti ng data stor ed on your CD/DVDs and diskettes. Handle your media with care. The following simple precautions will increase the lifetime of your media and protect the data stor ed on them: CD/DVDs 1.
TECRA M2 4-19 Operating Basi cs Sound System Using the microphone Y our computer has a built-in microphone that can be used to recor d monaural sounds into your applications. It can also be used to issue voice commands to applications th at support such functions.
TECRA M2 4-20 Operating B asics If you want to a more ef fect for the power management, you can select another mode, the High Power Savings which can save the power than the Normal Power Savings. T o sele ct it, follow the steps below . 1. Clicked the Power Management tab.
TECRA M2 4-21 Operating Basi cs Modem This section describes how to connect and disconnect the internal modem to and from a telephone jack. Region selection T elecommunication regulations vary from one r egion to another , so you will need to make sure the internal modem’ s settings are correct for the region in which it will be u sed.
TECRA M2 4-22 Operating B asics Properties menu Click the icon with the secondary mouse button to di splay properties menu on the scr een. Setting Y ou can enable or disable the followi ng settings: AutoRun Mode The Region Select utility starts automa tically when you start u p the operating system.
TECRA M2 4-23 Operating Basi cs 1. Plug one end of the modula r cable into the modem jack. 2. Plug the other end of the modu lar cable in to a telephone jack. Connecting the internal modem Disconnecting T o disconnect the internal mode m cable, follow the steps below .
TECRA M2 4-24 Operating B asics W ireless communications The computer’ s wireless communication function supports both wireless LAN and Bluetooth devices.
TECRA M2 4-25 Operating Basi cs Bluetooth wireless technology Bluetooth™ wireless technology eliminates the need for cables between electronic devices such as desktop computers, print ers and mobile phones. Y ou cannot use the built-in Bl uetooth functions and an op tional Bluetooth SD card 2 simultaneously .
TECRA M2 4-26 Operating B asics Wireless communication Indicator The wireless communication indicator indicates the status of the wireless communication functio ns. If you used the T ask Bar to disable W-LAN, restart the compu ter or follow the procedur es below to enable the system to recognize W-LAN.
TECRA M2 4-27 Operating Basi cs LAN The computer has built-in support for Ethernet LAN (10 megabits per second, 10BASE-T), Fast Ether net LAN (100 megabits per second, 100BASE-Tx) and Gigabit Ether net LAN (1 000 megabits per second, 1000BASE-T). Some models are equi pped with a Gigabit Ethr net LAN.
TECRA M2 4-28 Operating B asics 3. Plug the other end of the cable into a LAN hub conn ector . Check wi th your LAN administrator before connecting to a hub. Disconnecting LAN cable T o disconnect the LAN cable, follow the ste ps below . 1. Pinch the leve r on the connector i n the compu ter’ s LAN jack and pul l out the connector .
TECRA M2 4-29 Operating Basi cs Moving the computer The computer is designed for rugge d durability . Howe ver , a few simple precautions taken when moving the compu ter will help ensure tr ouble-fr ee operation. ■ Make sure all disk activity has ende d before moving the comp uter .
User’ s Manual 5-1 TECRA M2 Chapter 5 The Keyboar d The computer’ s keyboard layouts ar e compatible with a 101/102-key enhanced keyboard. By pressing some keys in combination, all the 101/ 102-key keyboard functions can be executed on the compute r .
TECRA M2 5-2 The Keyboar d F1 … F12 function keys The function keys (not to be confused with Fn ) are the 12 keys at the top of your keyboard. These keys functi on differ ently from other keys. F1 through F12 ar e called function keys because the y execute programmed functions when pressed.
TECRA M2 5-3 The Keyboar d Press Fn + F10 or Fn + F11 to access the integrate d keypad. When activated, the keys with gray markings on the bottom ed ge become numeric keypad keys ( Fn + F11 ) or cursor contr ol keys ( Fn + F10 ). Refer to the Keypad overlay section in this chapter for mor e information on h ow to operate these keys.
TECRA M2 5-4 The Keyboar d Hot keys Hot keys ( Fn + a function or Esc key) let you enable or disable ce rtain features of the computers. Sound mute: Pressing Fn + Esc in a Windows envir onment turns sound on or off. W hen you pr ess these hot keys, th e curr ent setting will change and be displayed as an icon.
TECRA M2 5-5 The Keyboar d Hibernation: When you press Fn + F4 , the computer enters Hiber nation. T o avoid entering Hiber nation unexpecte dly , a dialog box appears for verification. However , if you select th e check box, it will not appear in th e future.
TECRA M2 5-6 The Keyboar d Wir eless setting: If your computer has both Bluetooth and wireless LAN functions, you can press Fn + F8 to select which type of wir eless communication you want to use. When you press these hot keys, a dialog box will appear .
TECRA M2 5-7 The Keyboar d W indows special keys The keyboard pr ovides two keys that have special functi ons in Windows : Windows logo key activates the start menu and t he other , the application key , has the same function as the secondary mouse button.
TECRA M2 5-8 The Keyboar d The numeric keypad overlay T emporarily using normal keyboar d (overlay on) While using the overlay , you can temporarily acce ss the normal keyboard without turn ing off the overlay: 1. Hold Fn and press any other key . All keys will operate as if the overlay were of f.
TECRA M2 5-9 The Keyboar d Generating ASCII characters Not all ASCII characters ca n be genera ted using normal keyboard operation. But, you can gene rate these char acters using their ASCII codes. With the overlay on: 1. Hold down Alt . 2. Using the overlay keys, type the ASCII code.
User’ s Manual 6-1 TECRA M2 Chapter 6 Power and Power -Up Modes The computer’ s power resour ces include the AC adaptor and internal batteries. This chapter gives details on making the most effective use of these resources including charging and changing batteries, tips for saving battery power , and power up modes.
TECRA M2 6-2 Power and Power -Up Modes AC adaptor connected 2nd battery fully char ged • Operates • No charge • LED: 2nd Battery green DC IN 15V green • No charge • LED: 2nd battery green DC.
TECRA M2 6-3 Power and Power -Up Modes * 1 When the 2nd battery is not char ging. * 2 When the main battery is not charging. * 3 For the computer to shut down in hibernation mode, th e hibernation feature must be enabled in two places in TOSHIBA Po wer Saver: the Hibernate window and the Battery Alarm item of the Alarm windo w .
TECRA M2 6-4 Power and Power -Up Modes Power indicators As shown in the above table, th e Battery , Slim Select Bay , DC IN 15V and Power indicators on the system indicator ale rt you to the computer’ s operating capability and battery charge status.
TECRA M2 6-5 Power and Power -Up Modes Power indicator Check the Power indicator to determi ne the power status: Battery types The computer has three types of batteries: ■ Battery packs – main, 2n.
TECRA M2 6-6 Power and Power -Up Modes 2nd battery (option) An optional 2nd battery can be i nstalle d in the Slim Select Bay to increase your battery operating time. Note the ca ution on Standby mode in the previous section Main batte ry . High capacity battery An optional high capacity battery is in stallabl e instead of a Main battery .
TECRA M2 6-7 Power and Power -Up Modes Care and use of the battery pack The battery pack is a vital component of portable computing. T aking proper care of it will help ensure longer operating time on bat tery power as well as a longer life for your battery pack.
TECRA M2 6-8 Power and Power -Up Modes 8. Never expose the battery pack to ab normal shock, vibra tion or pr essure. The battery pack’ s internal protective device will fail , causing it to overheat, explode, ignite or le ak caustic liquids possibly resulting in death or serious injury .
TECRA M2 6-9 Power and Power -Up Modes 6. Be sure to monitor the remaining ba ttery power . If the battery pack and real time clock battery discharge co mpletely , Standby and Suspend will not function and data in memory w ill be lost. Also, the computer might register an incorrect time and date.
TECRA M2 6-10 Power and Power -Up Modes Ti m e The following table shows the appr oximate time r e quired to fully char ge a discharged b attery . Charging time (hours) Battery charging notice The battery may not charge right away under the following conditions: ■ The battery is extr emely hot or cold.
TECRA M2 6-11 Power and Power -Up Modes Monitoring battery capacity Remaining battery power can be mo nitored in TOSHIBA Power Saver . Maximizing battery operating time A battery’ s usefulness depends on how lo ng it can supply power on a single charge.
TECRA M2 6-12 Power and Power -Up Modes Retaining data with power off When you tur n off your computer with fully charged batte ri es, the batteries retain data for the following appr oximate time periods.
TECRA M2 6-13 Power and Power -Up Modes Replacing the battery pack When the battery pack reaches the end of its operating li fe you will need t o install a new one.
TECRA M2 6-14 Power and Power -Up Modes 5. Slide and ho ld the battery r elease latch to free the battery pac k for removal after switching t he battery safety l ock into unlock posit ion (in left direction), then slide out the battery pack. Releasing the battery pack Installing the battery pack T o install a battery , follow the steps below .
TECRA M2 6-15 Power and Power -Up Modes 4. Secure the battery pack lock. Switch the battery safety lock into lock position.(in right direction) Securing the battery cover B ATTERY P ACK B ATTERY L OCK.
TECRA M2 6-16 Power and Power -Up Modes TOSHIBA Password Utility The TOSHIBA Password Utility provides two levels of passwor d security: User and Supervisor .
TECRA M2 6-17 Power and Power -Up Modes ■ Disable (button) Click this button to invalidate the token. Y ou cannot revalidate old tokens, but you can use the same SD cards to create new tokens. Supervisor passwor d If you set a supervisor password, some functions might be restricted when a user logs on with the user password.
TECRA M2 6-18 Power and Power -Up Modes Power - up modes The computer has the following power -up modes: ■ Boot: Computer shuts down without sa ving data. Always save your work before you turn the compute r off in boot mode. ■ Hibernation: Data in memory is saved to the hard disk.
User’ s Manual 7-1 TECRA M2 Chapter 7 HW Setup This chapter explains how to use the TOSHIBA HW Setup program to configure your computer . TOSHIBA HW Setup lets you configu re settings for Display , CPU, Boot Priority , Ke yboar d, USB, LAN, General, Device Config and Parallel/Printer .
TECRA M2 7-2 HW Setup Setup This field displays BIOS Vers ion and date. Device Config Device Configuration This option lets you set the device configuration. Parallel/Printer Some models are equipped with Parallel /Printer tab . This tab lets you set the Parallel Port Mode.
TECRA M2 7-3 HW Setup CPU This function lets you set the CPU operating mode. Dynamic CPU Frequency Mode This option lets you choose fr om the following settings: Dynamically Switchable CPU power consumption and clock speed automatic switchi ng function is enabled.
TECRA M2 7-4 HW Setup Boot Priority Boot Priority Options This option sets the priority for booting the computer . Select from the following settings: Y ou can override the se ttings and manually sele.
TECRA M2 7-5 HW Setup T o change the boot drive, follow the steps below . 1. Hold down F12 and boot the computer . 2. The following menu will be displaye d wit h the following icons: Built-in HDD, Slim Select Bay HDD, CD-R OM, FDD (or SD memory card), Network (LAN), PC (A T A) card boot.
TECRA M2 7-6 HW Setup HDD Priority Options If more than one HDD is installed in the computer , this option lets you set the priority for HDD detection. If the first detected HDD has a boot command, the system will boot fr om the HDD. Network Boot Protocol This feature sets the pr ot ocol to r emotely boot fr om the network.
TECRA M2 7-7 HW Setup Keyboard External Keyboard Fn key Use this option to set a key combination on an exter nal keyboard to emulate the Fn key on the computer’ s inter nal keyboard. Setting an Fn key equivalent will let you use Hot keys by pressing the set combinati on instead of the Fn key .
TECRA M2 7-8 HW Setup Built-in LAN This feature enables or disables the Bu ilt-in LAN. USB USB KB/Mouse Legacy Emulation Use this option to enable or disabl e USB KB/Mouse Legacy Emulation. If your operating system does not support USB, you can still use a USB mouse and keyboard by setti ng the USB KB/Mouse Legacy E mulation item to Enabled .
User’ s Manual 8-1 TECRA M2 Chapter 8 Optional Devices Optional devices can expand the comput er’ s capabilities an d its versatility . This chapter describes connect ion or installation of the fo.
TECRA M2 8-2 Optional Devices PC card s The computer is equ ipped with a PC car d expansion slot that c an accommodate one 5 mm T ype II car d. Any PC card that meets industry standards (manufactured by TOSHIBA or other vendor) can be install ed. The slot supports 16-bit PC cards, includ ing PC card 16’ s mu ltifunction card and CardBus PC cards.
TECRA M2 8-3 Optional Dev ices Removing a PC card T o remove the PC card, follow the steps below . 1. Open the Safety Remove Hardwar e icon on the system tray and di sable the PC card. 2. Press the PC car d eject button to extend it. 3. Press the extended eject button to pop the card out slightly .
TECRA M2 8-4 Optional Devices Formatting an SD car d SD memory cards ar e sold with format in conformity to the Standards of SD me m o ry c ard . I f yo u f or m a t t h e SD c a rd a g a in , be s u re to f o rm a t it w i th t h e utility of TOSHIBA SD memory card forma t, not in the format defined as the Windows standard format.
TECRA M2 8-5 Optional Dev ices 3. Grasp the card and r emove it. Removing an SD card SD card care 1. Do not write to an SD card if the battery power is low . Low power co uld affec t writing accuracy . 2. Do not r emove an SD car d while r ead/write is in pr ogre ss.
TECRA M2 8-6 Optional Devices Memory expansion This computer is equipped with two memory module sockets; Slot A is beneath the keyboard and Slot B is on the unders ide of the computer . Y ou can incr ease the amount of RAM to 2048 MB by installing an add itional memory or replacing default memo ries with additional memories.
TECRA M2 8-7 Optional Dev ices Installing memory module (Main me mory) T o install a memory module , make sur e the computer is in boot mode th en: 1. T ur n the comput er off in boot mode. Refer to the Tu r n i n g o f f t h e p o w e r section in Chapter 3, Ge tting Start ed .
TECRA M2 8-8 Optional Devices Removing the keybord brac e, removing two screws and rotate the keyboard 8. Lift up the back of the keyboard, rotate it toward you and lay in face down on the palm rest. Rotate the keyboard 9. One screw of Metal brace whi ch is pressing down the keyboard cable is removed .
TECRA M2 8-9 Optional Dev ices 10. Insert a new module in the socket and push it down so it lies flat and is secured by two latches on either side. Installing the memory module 11. The keyboard ca ble is pressed do wn w ith Metal brace an d one scre w secur es the metal brace.
TECRA M2 8-10 Optional Devices Removing memory module (Main memory) T o remove the memory module, make sure the computer is in boot mode then: 1. T urn the computer off and re move all cables connec ted to the com puter . 2. T ur n the computer upside down and re move the battery pack (refer to Chapter 6, Power and Power -up Modes .
TECRA M2 8-11 Optional Dev ices Installing memory module (2nd memory) Follow the steps below to install a memory module. 1. Save data, shutdown Windows and turn the power of f. 2. Remove the AC adapter cable and other cabl es from the computer . 3. Close the display panel and turn th e computer over .
TECRA M2 8-12 Optional Devices Seating the me mory module cover 7. Reinstall the battery pack. Removing memory module (2nd memory) T o remove the memory module, make sure the computer is in boot mode then: 1. Save data, shutdown Windows and turn the power off.
TECRA M2 8-13 Optional Dev ices Hard disk drive pack An extra HDD expands t he flexibility of your system and lets you carry your data without carrying the computer . Removing the HDD pack T o remove the HDD pack, follow the steps below and refer to figures below .
TECRA M2 8-14 Optional Devices 8. Lift the HDD pack and remove it. Removing the HDD pack Installing the HDD pack T o install the hard disk dri ve, follow the steps below . 1. Place the HDD into the space for HDD. Slide the HDD to connect to the connector .
TECRA M2 8-15 Optional Dev ices Additional batt ery pack Y ou can increase the portability of th e computer with additional battery packs. If you’r e away from an AC po wer sour ce and your battery runs low , you can replace it with a freshly charged battery .
TECRA M2 8-16 Optional Devices Removing the 2nd battery pack from the adaptor Additional AC adaptor If you frequently transport the computer between different sites such as your home and office, purchasing an AC adaptor for each location will reduce the weight and bulk of your carrying load.
TECRA M2 8-17 Optional Dev ices 2. Insert the HDD and push forw ar d to ensur e a firm connection . Inserting the HDD 3. Close the lid and slide the lock to the lock position. Closing the lid For details on inserting the Slim Select Bay HDD adaptor in th e Slim Select Bay , r efer to Chapter 4, Operating Basics .
TECRA M2 8-18 Optional Devices TV Y ou can connect a television set to the Video out jack on the computer . Follow the steps below . Using the TOSHIBA Console button 1. Connect the TV adaptor cable’ s S-Vi deo plug to the V ideo out jack on the computer .
TECRA M2 8-19 Optional Dev ices 4. Select the GeForce FX Go5200 30M/64M tab. a. Click the GeForce FX Go5200 32M/64M button. b. Click Overlay Controls in the small menu. c. From the Full Screen Device dr op down menu, select Primary Device or Secondary Device to enable movie display on an external TV or CRT m onitor .
TECRA M2 8-20 Optional Devices ■ If you connect/di sconnect an i. LINK device to/from another i.LINK device that is curr ently exchanging data with the computer , data frames might be dropped. ■ Make sure data transfer has ended or turn off the computer , before you: ■ Connect/disconnect an i.
TECRA M2 8-21 Optional Dev ices Advanced Port Replicator IIl In addition to the ports available on the computer , the Advanced Port Replicator III provides a Serial port and separate ports for PS/2 mouse and PS/2 keyboard. The Port Replicator connects directly to the docking interface on the bottom of the compute r .
TECRA M2 8-22 Optional Devices Parallel printer Y ou can connect any standard Centro nics-compatible parallel printer to your computer . All you ne ed is an IBM PC parall el printer cable. Y our deale r can supply one or you can purchase one at most computer stores.
User’ s Manual 9-1 TECRA M2 Chapter 9 T r oubleshooting TOSHIBA designed the computer for dura bility . H owever , should problems occur , f ollowing the procedures in this chapter can help to determine t he cause. All readers should become familiar with this chapter .
TECRA M2 9-2 Tr o u b l e s h o o t i n g Prel iminary checklist Consider the simplest solution first. The items in this checklist ar e easy to fix and yet can cause what appears to be a serious problem. ■ Make sure you turn on all peripher al devices befor e you turn on the computer .
TECRA M2 9-3 T roubleshooting Hard war e and system checklist This section discusses pr o blems caused by your comp uter’ s har dwar e or attached peripherals. Basic problems may occur in the following areas: Software The pr oblems may be caused by your software or disk.
TECRA M2 9-4 Tr o u b l e s h o o t i n g System start-up When the computer does not start properly , check the following items: ■ Self T est ■ Power Sources ■ Power -on Password Self test When .
TECRA M2 9-5 T roubleshooting AC power If you have trouble turning on the computer with the AC adaptor connected, check the DC IN 15V indicator . Refer to Chapter 6, Power and Power -Up Modes for more inform ation. Batter y If you suspect a problem with the battery , check the DC IN 15V indicator as well as the Battery indicator .
TECRA M2 9-6 Tr o u b l e s h o o t i n g Password Battery doesn’t charge when the AC adaptor is attached ( Battery or Slim Select bay indicator does not glow in orange.) If the battery is completel y dischar ged, it will not begin char ging immediately .
TECRA M2 9-7 T roubleshooting Keyboard Keyboard pr oblems can be caused by your setup configuration. For mor e information refer to Chapter 5, The Keyboard . LCD panel Apparent LCD pr oblems may be relate d to the computer’ s setup. Refer to Chapter 7, HW Setup , for more information.
TECRA M2 9-8 Tr o u b l e s h o o t i n g DVD-RO M drive For more information, r efer to Chapter 4, Operating Basics Problem Pr ocedure Y ou cannot access a CD/ DVD in the drive Make sure the drive’ s drawer is securely closed. Press gently until it clicks into place.
TECRA M2 9-9 T roubleshooting CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive For more information, r efer to Chapter 4, Operating Basics. Problem Pr ocedure Y ou cannot access a CD/DVD in the drive Make sure the drive’ s dra wer is securely closed. Press gently until it clicks into place.
TECRA M2 9-10 Tr o u b l e s h o o t i n g Cannot write correctly If you have trouble writing, make sure you are observing the following pr ecautions: ■ Use only media re commended by TOSHIBA. ■ Do not use the mouse or keyboard during writing. ■ Use only the software supplied with the computer for recor ding.
TECRA M2 9-11 T roubleshooting DVD Multi dr ive For more information, r efer to Chapter 4, Operating Basics. Problem Pr ocedure Y ou cannot access a CD/DVD in the drive Make sure the drive’ s dra wer is securely closed. Press gently until it clicks into place.
TECRA M2 9-12 Tr o u b l e s h o o t i n g DVD±R/±RW drive (DVD Dual drive) For more information, r efer to Chapter 4, Operating Basics. Cannot write correctly If you have trouble writing, make sure you are observing the following pr ecautions: ■ Use only media re commended by TOSHIBA.
TECRA M2 9-13 T roubleshooting Floppy disk drive For more information, r efer to Chapter 4, Operating Basics. Check the type of CD/DVD you are using. Th e drive supports: DVD-ROM: DVD -ROM, DVD-V ideo.
TECRA M2 9-14 Tr o u b l e s h o o t i n g SD car d Refer also to Ch apter 8, Opti onal Devices . PC car d Refer also to Ch apter 8, Opti onal Devices . Infrared port Refer also to t he documentation f or yo ur IrDA compatible device and related software.
TECRA M2 9-15 T roubleshooting TOSHIBA Dual Pointing Device If you are using a USB mouse, also refer to the USB section in th is chapter and to your mou se documen tation. T ouch pad/AccuPoint USB mouse Problem Pr ocedure Either the T ouch pad or the AccuPoint does not work.
TECRA M2 9-16 Tr o u b l e s h o o t i n g USB Refer also to your USB device’ s documentation. Double-clicking does not work T ry changin g the double-c lick speed setting in the mouse control utility . 1. Open the Control Panel , select the Mouse icon and press Enter .
TECRA M2 9-17 T roubleshooting Memory expansion Refer also to Chapter 8, Optiona l Devices , for inf ormation on installing memory modules. Sound system Refer also to documentation for your audio devices. Probl em Procedur e Beep sounds. (T wo beeps, a dash and a dot, for a defective memory module in slot A.
TECRA M2 9-18 Tr o u b l e s h o o t i n g Monitor Refer also to Ch apter 8, Opti onal Devices, and to your monitor’ s documentation. i.LINK (IEEE1394) Modem Problem Pr ocedure Monitor does not tur n on Make sure that the external monitor’ s power switch is on.
TECRA M2 9-19 T roubleshooting LAN Y ou place a call, b ut a connection ca n’t be made Make sure the settings ar e correct in your communications application. After making a call you can’t he ar a ring Make sure the tone or pulse selection in your communications application is set correctly .
TECRA M2 9-20 Tr o u b l e s h o o t i n g Wir eless LAN If the following proced ures do not restor e LAN access, consult your LAN administrator . For more information on wir eless communication, refer to Chapter 4, Operating Basics. Bluetooth For more information on wireless co mmunication, re fer to Chapter 4, Operating Basics.
TECRA M2 9-21 T roubleshooting TOSHIBA support If you require any additional help using your computer or if you ar e having problems operating the computer , you may need to contact TOSHIBA for additional technic al assistance.
User’ s Manual A-1 TECRA M2 Appendix A Specifications This appendix summarizes the compu ter’ s technical specifications. Physical Dimensions Envir onmental Requir ements W eight (typical) 2.26 kilograms, configur ed with : 14"XGA, 256MB RAM, 40GB HDD, DVD-R OM drive, modem, LAN(100 Mbit), Wireless LAN, 6cell battery .
TECRA M2 A-2 Specifications Power Requirements Built-in Mod em AC adaptor 100-240 volts AC 50 or 60 hertz (cycles per second) Computer 15 VDC 5.0 amperes Network control unit (NCU) T ype of NCU AA T y.
TECRA M2 A-3 Specifications T ransmitting level -10 dBm Receiving level -10 to -40 dBm Input/output impedance 600 ohms ±30% Error correcting MNP class 4 and ITU-T V .
User’ s Manual B-1 TECRA M2 Appendix B AC Power Cor d and Connectors The power cord’ s AC input plug must be compatible with the various internationa l AC power ou tlets and th e cord must meet the standar ds for the country/region in which it is used.
TECRA M2 B-2 AC Power Cord and Connectors In Europe, power cor ds must be VD E type, H05VVH2-F and two conductor . For the United States and Canada, pl ug configuration must be a 2-15 P (250 V) or 1-15P (125 V) as designated in the U.S. National Electrical code handbook and the Canadian Electrical Code Part II.
User’ s Manual C-1 TECRA M2 Appendix C Display Contr oller and Modes Display contro ller The display controller interpr ets software commands into har dware commands that turn partic ular pels on or off.
TECRA M2 C-2 Display Contr oller and Modes T able1 Video modes (VGA) Vid eo mode T ype Resolution Character matrix (pels) LCD colors CRT colors Scanning frequency V ertical ( H z ) 0, 1 VGA Te x t 40 .
TECRA M2 C-3 Display Contr oller and Modes T able1 Video modes (VGA) continued Vid e o mode T ype Resolution Character matrix (pels) LCD colors CRT colors Scanning frequency V ertical ( H z ) D VGA Gr.
TECRA M2 C-4 Display Contr oller and Modes T able 2 Video modes (XGA) Resolution LCD colors CRT colors V ertical frequency (Hz) 640 × 480 256/256K 256/256K 60 75 85 100 800 × 600 256/256K 256/256K 6.
TECRA M2 C-5 Display Contr oller and Modes T able 2 Video modes (XGA) continued Resolution LCD colors CRT colors V ertical frequen cy (Hz) 640 × 480 64K/64K 64K/64K 60 75 85 100 800 × 600 64K/64K 64.
TECRA M2 C-6 Display Contr oller and Modes T able 2 Video modes (XGA) continued Resolution LCD colors CRT colors V ertical frequency (Hz ) 640 × 480 16M/16M 16M/16M 60 75 85 100 800 × 600 16M/16M 16.
TECRA M2 C-7 Display Contr oller and Modes T able 3 Video modes (Super XGA+) Resolution LCD colors CRT colors V ertical frequency (Hz) 640 × 480 256/256K 256 /256K 60 75 85 100 800 × 600 256/256K 25.
TECRA M2 C-8 Display Contr oller and Modes T able 3 Video modes (Super XGA+) continued Resolution LCD colors CRT colors V ertical frequency (Hz) 640 × 480 64K/64K 64K/64K 60 75 85 100 800 × 600 64K/.
TECRA M2 C-9 Display Contr oller and Modes T able 3 Video modes (Super XGA+) continued Resolution LCD colors CRT colors V ertical frequency (Hz) 640 × 480 16M /16M 16M/16M 60 75 85 100 800 × 600 16M.
User’ s Manual D-1 TECRA M2 Appendix D If your computer is stolen Should your computer be stolen , however , we’ll help you try to find it. Before contacting TOSHIBA, please pr epar e the followin.
TECRA M2 D-2 If your computer is stol en TOSHIBA The ft Regis tration Send to: TOSHIBA Eur ope GmbH T echnical Serv ice and Support Leibnizstr . 2 93055 Regensburg Germany Fax number: +49 (0) 941 7807 925 Owner’s details Country stolen: Machine type: (e.
User’ s Manual E-1 TECRA M2 Appendix E ASCII Character Codes This appendix shows the American Standard Code for Information Interchange (ASCII) on the follow ing pages. The characters in the IBM char column appear on your display when you type the corr esponding ASCII code (as described in Chap ter 5, Keyboard ).
TECRA M2 E-2 ASCII Char acter Codes Dec code Hex code IBM char Sort seq Ctr l ch a r 00 0 00 000 NU L 01 00 1 1 SO H 00 2 0 2 2 STX 00 3 0 3 ♥ 3 ETX 00 4 0 4 ♦ 4 EOT 00 5 0 5 ♣ 5 ENQ 00 6 0 6 .
TECRA M2 E-3 ASCII Character Codes De c code He x code IBM ch a r Sort seq 032 20 space 3 2 03 3 21 ! 33 03 4 22 “ 34 03 5 23 # 35 03 6 24 $ 36 03 7 25 % 37 03 8 26 & 38 03 9 27 ’ 39 04 0 28 ( 40 04 1 29 ) 41 04 2 2A * 42 04 3 2B + 43 04 4 2C , 44 04 5 2D - 45 04 6 2E .
TECRA M2 E-4 ASCII Char acter Codes Dec code Hex code IBM char Sort seq 096 6 0 ’ 96 097 6 1 a 97 098 6 2 b 98 099 6 3 c 99 100 6 4 d 10 0 101 6 5 e 10 1 102 6 6 f 102 103 6 7 g 10 3 104 6 8 h 10 4 .
TECRA M2 E-5 ASCII Character Codes Dec code Hex code IBM char Sort seq 160 A0 á 65 161 A1 í 73 162 A2 ó 79 163 A3 ú 85 164 A4 ñ 78 165 A5 Ñ 78 166 A6 a 166 167 A7 o 167 168 A8 ¿ 63 169 A9 16 9 .
TECRA M2 E-6 ASCII Char acter Codes Dec Dec code Hex code IBM ch a r Sor t se q 224 E0 α 225 E1 ß 83 226 E2 Γ 227 E3 Π 228 E4 ∑ 229 E5 σ 230 E6 µ 231 E7 ϒ 232 E8 Φ 233 E9 Θ 234 E A Ω 235 .
User’ s Manual F-1 TECRA M2 Appendix F W ir eless LAN Card Specifications Form Factor Mini PCI T ypeIII Compatibility ■ IEEE 802.11 Standar d for Wireless LANS ■ Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity) certified by the Wi- Fi Alliance. The ‘Wi-Fi CERTIFIED’ logo is a certification mark of the Wi-Fi Alliance .
TECRA M2 F-2 Wireless LAN Radio Characteristics Radio Characteristics of Wireless LAN Cards may vary accor ding to: ■ Country/region wher e th e product was purc hased ■ T ype of product Wireless communication is of ten subject to local radio regulations.
TECRA M2 F-3 Wireless LAN Supported Frequency Sub-bands Subject to the radio regulations that apply in the countries/regions, your Wireless LAN car d may support a different set of 5GHz / 2.4GHz channels. Consult your Authorized Wireless LAN or TOSHIBA Sales of fice for information about the radio r egulations that apply in the countries/regions.
TECRA M2 F-4 Wireless LAN Wireless IEEE 802.11 Cha nnels Sets (Revision A) Wireless Channels Sets (T urbo Mode) * Avail able Area : US (USA, CANADA) only Frequency Range Channel ID 5150-5850 MHz Note .
User’ s Manual G-1 TECRA M2 Appendix G Internal Modem Guide This appendix desc ribes how to install and the remove the internal modem. Installing the internal modem T o install the internal modem, follow the st eps below . 1. Save your data and tur n off the computer .
TECRA M2 G-2 Internal Modem Guide Removing the internal modem T o remove the internal mo dem, f ollow the steps below . 1. Save your data and tur n off the computer . 2. Disconnect the AC adaptor an d any other peripheral device. 3. T ur n the computer upside down and re move the battery pack.
User’ s Manual Glossary-1 TECRA M2 Glossary The terms in this glossary cover topic s related to this man ual. Alternate naming is included for r efer ence. A AccuPoin t: A pointing device integrated into the TOSHIBA computer keyboard. adaptor: A device that provides an interface between two dissimilar electronic devices.
TECRA M2 2 Glossary async : Short for asynchronous. asynchronous: Lacking re gular time relation ship. As app lied to computer communicati ons, asynchr onous r efers to the method of transmitting data that does not requir e a steady stream of bits to be transmitted at regular time intervals.
TECRA M2 3 Glossary C cache memory: High speed memory which st ores data that increases processor speed and data transfer rate. When the CPU reads data from main memory , it stores a copy of this data in cache memory . The next time the CPU needs tha t same data, it looks for it in the cache memory rather than the ma in memory , which saves time.
TECRA M2 4 Glossary components: Elements or parts (of a system) which make up the whole (system). computer program: A set of instructions written for a comput er that enable it to achieve a desired result. computer system: A combination of hardware, softwar e, firmware, and peripheral components assembled to process data into useful information.
TECRA M2 5 Glossary disk drive: The de vice that randomly ac ce sses information on a disk and copies it to the computer’ s memory . It also writes data from memory to the disk. T o accomplish these tasks, the unit physically rotates the disk at high speed pa st a r ead-w rite head.
TECRA M2 6 Glossary execute: T o interpret and execute an instruction. Extended Capability Port: An industry standar d that provides a data buffer , switchable forwar d and re verse da ta transmission, and run length encoding (RLE) support.
TECRA M2 7 Glossary host computer: The computer that cont rols, r egulates, and tra nsmits information to a de vice or another computer . hot key: The computer’ s featur e in which certain keys in com bination with the extended function key , Fn , can be used to set system parameters, such as speaker volume.
TECRA M2 8 Glossary K K : T aken from the Greek word kilo, meaning 1000; often used as equivalen t to 1024, or 2 raised to the 10th power . See also byte and kilobyte. KB: See kilobyte. keyboard: An input device containing switches that are activated by manually pressing marked keys.
TECRA M2 9 Glossary monitor: A device that uses rows and columns of pixels to display alphanumeric charact ers or graphic images. See also CRT . motherboard: A name sometimes used to refe r to the main printed cir cuit board in pr ocessing equipment.
TECRA M2 10 Glossary password: A unique string of characters used to identify a speci fic user . The computer provides various leve ls of password pr otection such as user , supervisor and eject. pel: The smallest ar ea of the display that can be addr essed by softwar e.
TECRA M2 11 Glossary RJ45: A modular LAN jack. ROM: Read Only Memory: A nonvolatile memory chip manufactur ed to contain information th at controls the computer’ s basic operation.
TECRA M2 12 Glossary T terminal: A typewriter -like keyboard and CRT display scr een connected to the computer for data input/output. TF T display: A liquid crystal display (LCD) ma de fr om an array of liquid crystal cells using active -matri x technology with thin film transistor (TF T) to drive each cell.
User’ s Manual Index-1 TECRA M2 Index A AC adaptor 1-4, 2-17 Connecting 3-4 AC Power Cord B-1 Accessing HW Setup 7-1 AccuPoint 2-9, 4-2 Advanced Port Replicator III 1-16, 8-21 Analyzing a problem 9-.
TECRA M2 2 Index E Emulating keys 5-2 Environmental Requirements A-1 Extending battery life 6-12 External monitor 2-4, 8-17 F F1 … F12 function keys 5- 2 Fn + Esc 5-4 Fn + F1 5-4 Fn + F10 5-7 Fn + F.
TECRA M2 3 Index P Panel power on/off 6-18 Parallel port 2-2 PC card slot 2-3 PC cards 8-2 Physical Dimensions A-1 Placement of the computer 3-2 Ports 1-7 Power Turning off 3-7 Turning on 3-6 Power bu.
TECRA M2 4 Index T Temporarily changing modes 5-8 TOSHIBA Audio Effect 1-15 TOSHIBA ConfigFree 1-14 TOSHIBA Console 1-14 TOSHIBA Console button 2-9 TOSHIBA Controls 1-13 TOSHIBA Dual Pointing Device 1.
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