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...6-1 Power indicators 6-4 Battery types 6-5 Care and use of the battery pack 6-7 Replacing the battery pack 6-13 TOSHIBA Password Utility 6-16 Power-up modes 6-18 Panel power on/off 6-18 System Auto Off 6-18 Chapter 7: HW... Setup Accessing HW Setup 7-1 Chapter 8: Optional Devices PC cards 8-2 SD cards 8-3 Memory expansion 8-6 Hard disk drive pack 8-13 Additional battery pack 8-15 High capacity battery pack 8-15 Slim Select Bay 2nd battery pack 8-15... Chapter 9: Troubleshooting Problem solving process 9-1 Hardware and system checklist 9-3 TOSHIBA support 9-21 TECRA M2 xiii
...6-1 Power indicators 6-4 Battery types 6-5 Care and use of the battery pack 6-7 Replacing the battery pack 6-13 TOSHIBA Password Utility 6-16 Power-up modes 6-18 Panel power on/off 6-18 System Auto Off 6-18 Chapter 7: HW... Setup Accessing HW Setup 7-1 Chapter 8: Optional Devices PC cards 8-2 SD cards 8-3 Memory expansion 8-6 Hard disk drive pack 8-13 Additional battery pack 8-15 High capacity battery pack 8-15 Slim Select Bay 2nd battery pack 8-15... Chapter 9: Troubleshooting Problem solving process 9-1 Hardware and system checklist 9-3 TOSHIBA support 9-21 TECRA M2 xiii
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... bytes (55.88 GB) ■ 80.0 billion bytes (74.52 GB) USB floppy disk drive Accommodates either 12 cm (4.72") or 8 cm (3.15") CDs or 12cm(4.72") DVDs without using an adaptor. The ...available optical media drives are low. The drive supports the following formats: ■ DVD-ROM ■ DVD-Video ■ CD-DA ■ CD-...Form2) ■ Enhanced CD (CD-EXTRA) ■ CD-G (Audio CD only) ■ Addressing Method 2 TECRA M2 1-4 Disks Hard disk drive Available in Chapter 2, The Grand Tour.
... bytes (55.88 GB) ■ 80.0 billion bytes (74.52 GB) USB floppy disk drive Accommodates either 12 cm (4.72") or 8 cm (3.15") CDs or 12cm(4.72") DVDs without using an adaptor. The ...available optical media drives are low. The drive supports the following formats: ■ DVD-ROM ■ DVD-Video ■ CD-DA ■ CD-...Form2) ■ Enhanced CD (CD-EXTRA) ■ CD-G (Audio CD only) ■ Addressing Method 2 TECRA M2 1-4 Disks Hard disk drive Available in Chapter 2, The Grand Tour.
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The TOSHIBA Mobile Extension enables hot insertion of modules when ...and 1 Mbit/s. (Revision B) ■ Automatic Transmit Rate Select mechanism in this series are using a plug and play operating system. TECRA M2 1-9 Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) data encryption, based on 128 bit encryption algorithm. (Revision B only type). ■ Advanced Encryption... algorithm. (Revision A/B combo, B only type) Slim Select Bay is a single-drive bay that accommodates a DVD-ROM drive, CD-RW/DVDROM drive, DVD Multi drive, DVD±R/±RW drive, secondary hard disk drive or secondary battery pack.
The TOSHIBA Mobile Extension enables hot insertion of modules when ...and 1 Mbit/s. (Revision B) ■ Automatic Transmit Rate Select mechanism in this series are using a plug and play operating system. TECRA M2 1-9 Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) data encryption, based on 128 bit encryption algorithm. (Revision B only type). ■ Advanced Encryption... algorithm. (Revision A/B combo, B only type) Slim Select Bay is a single-drive bay that accommodates a DVD-ROM drive, CD-RW/DVDROM drive, DVD Multi drive, DVD±R/±RW drive, secondary hard disk drive or secondary battery pack.
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... setting in the Setup Action tab in TOSHIBA Power Saver. You can monitor remaining battery capacity. Use the Battery remaining item in TOSHIBA Power Saver. Introduction HDD automatic power off This feature automatically cuts off power to the hard disk drive when it back on when the panel is... opened. Power on password Two levels of the Basic Setup tab in TOSHIBA Power Saver. Panel power on using the keypad overlay. TECRA M2 1-11 Power is restored when the hard disk is exhausted to ...
... setting in the Setup Action tab in TOSHIBA Power Saver. You can monitor remaining battery capacity. Use the Battery remaining item in TOSHIBA Power Saver. Introduction HDD automatic power off This feature automatically cuts off power to the hard disk drive when it back on when the panel is... opened. Power on password Two levels of the Basic Setup tab in TOSHIBA Power Saver. Panel power on using the keypad overlay. TECRA M2 1-11 Power is restored when the hard disk is exhausted to ...
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.... ■ [Start] - [All Programs] - [TOSHIBA] [RealtimeCommunication] - [IPPhone] TECRA M2 1-14 ConfigFree also allows you to allow easy control of communication device and network connections. This software can also be played on . To activate this utility, select TOSHIBA Mobile Extension from the menu bar as follows. ■...Slim Select Bay modules while the computer is the default function launched by the TOSHIBA Console button. You can create CD/DVDs in devices can be used on your hard drive. Introduction Drag'n Drop CD+DVD This easy-to-use answering machine function, ...
.... ■ [Start] - [All Programs] - [TOSHIBA] [RealtimeCommunication] - [IPPhone] TECRA M2 1-14 ConfigFree also allows you to allow easy control of communication device and network connections. This software can also be played on . To activate this utility, select TOSHIBA Mobile Extension from the menu bar as follows. ■...Slim Select Bay modules while the computer is the default function launched by the TOSHIBA Console button. You can create CD/DVDs in devices can be used on your hard drive. Introduction Drag'n Drop CD+DVD This easy-to-use answering machine function, ...
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...-out jack, External moniter port, Universal Sirial Bus port (USB2.0) × 4, LAN jack, Modem jack. DVD Multi Refer to the Features section for details. Hard disk drive You can be installed in the Slim Select Bay HDD adaptor. This option enables Bluetooth wireless communications in Chapter 8, Optional Devices. CD-RW/DVD-ROM... ports, a digital visual interface (DVI) port, i.LINK™ (IEEE1394) port, line-in computers that do not have Bluetooth preinstalled. DVD±R/±RW (DVD Dual drive) Refer to the Features section for details. TECRA M2 1-16
...-out jack, External moniter port, Universal Sirial Bus port (USB2.0) × 4, LAN jack, Modem jack. DVD Multi Refer to the Features section for details. Hard disk drive You can be installed in the Slim Select Bay HDD adaptor. This option enables Bluetooth wireless communications in Chapter 8, Optional Devices. CD-RW/DVD-ROM... ports, a digital visual interface (DVI) port, i.LINK™ (IEEE1394) port, line-in computers that do not have Bluetooth preinstalled. DVD±R/±RW (DVD Dual drive) Refer to the Features section for details. TECRA M2 1-16
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...Up Modes. If the adaptor's output voltage is accessing a DVD-ROM drive, CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive, DVD Multi drive and DVD±R/±RW drive or Slim Select Bay HDD adaptor in the Slim Select Bay. The ...Bay, the Slim Select Bay indicator glows as follows: green : fully charged orange : charging the battery TECRA M2 2-11 SD card DC IN 15V Power SD card DC IN 15V Power Battery Disk Slim Select Bay... Wireless com- If you select Standby from the AC power adaptor. The Power indicator glows in hard disk. The Disk indicator glows green when the computer is accessing the built-in green when the...
...Up Modes. If the adaptor's output voltage is accessing a DVD-ROM drive, CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive, DVD Multi drive and DVD±R/±RW drive or Slim Select Bay HDD adaptor in the Slim Select Bay. The ...Bay, the Slim Select Bay indicator glows as follows: green : fully charged orange : charging the battery TECRA M2 2-11 SD card DC IN 15V Power SD card DC IN 15V Power Battery Disk Slim Select Bay... Wireless com- If you select Standby from the AC power adaptor. The Power indicator glows in hard disk. The Disk indicator glows green when the computer is accessing the built-in green when the...
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...your data, before you reinstall the Windows operating system, the hard disk will be reformatted and all preinstalled software, follow the steps below. Use the Tools & Utilities CD-ROM according to reinstall TOSHIBA utilities and drivers. Getting Started Restoring the preinstalled software If preinstalled... files are damaged, use the Product Recovery disk or the TOSHIBA Tools & Utilities CD-ROM to the Boot Priority section in the optical media drive and turn on -screen instructions. 5. Re-install these applications (e.g. TECRA M2 3-11 Hold down the F12 key and turn off the ...
...your data, before you reinstall the Windows operating system, the hard disk will be reformatted and all preinstalled software, follow the steps below. Use the Tools & Utilities CD-ROM according to reinstall TOSHIBA utilities and drivers. Getting Started Restoring the preinstalled software If preinstalled... files are damaged, use the Product Recovery disk or the TOSHIBA Tools & Utilities CD-ROM to the Boot Priority section in the optical media drive and turn on -screen instructions. 5. Re-install these applications (e.g. TECRA M2 3-11 Hold down the F12 key and turn off the ...
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... of other network device. They may be written to only once. TECRA M2 4-10 For information on the CPU. ■ Operate the computer ...RICOH Co., Ltd. ■ Ultra-Speed CD-ROM: MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION TOSHIBA has confirmed the operation of CD-R and CD-RW media of CD-R and... Ltd. *The following manufacturers of the manufacturers above. Do not use hard disk utilities, including those intended to enhance HDD access speed. Wait for...CD. Operating Basics Writing CDs on CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive Depending on the type of drive installed, you may cause unstable operation and damage data....
... of other network device. They may be written to only once. TECRA M2 4-10 For information on the CPU. ■ Operate the computer ...RICOH Co., Ltd. ■ Ultra-Speed CD-ROM: MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION TOSHIBA has confirmed the operation of CD-R and CD-RW media of CD-R and... Ltd. *The following manufacturers of the manufacturers above. Do not use hard disk utilities, including those intended to enhance HDD access speed. Wait for...CD. Operating Basics Writing CDs on CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive Depending on the type of drive installed, you may cause unstable operation and damage data....
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...cannot be careful not to delete data from the wrong drive. ■ In writing to a DVD-R/-RW or DVD...RW or DVD+RW is affected by a computer drive. ■ You can use DVD-RAM discs... 9.4 GB double-sided capacity. ■ Other DVD-ROM drives for dirt or damage before you write or rewrite. ■...multiple drives that can write data to discs are connected, be careful not to write to the wrong drive. ...the quality of data, it . If multiple drives that can put a heavy load on the DVD...programs including any other DVD players may occur. TECRA M2 4-14 Do not use authoring discs. Do not...
...cannot be careful not to delete data from the wrong drive. ■ In writing to a DVD-R/-RW or DVD...RW or DVD+RW is affected by a computer drive. ■ You can use DVD-RAM discs... 9.4 GB double-sided capacity. ■ Other DVD-ROM drives for dirt or damage before you write or rewrite. ■...multiple drives that can write data to discs are connected, be careful not to write to the wrong drive. ...the quality of data, it . If multiple drives that can put a heavy load on the DVD...programs including any other DVD players may occur. TECRA M2 4-14 Do not use authoring discs. Do not...
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...written in to DVD is attached. TECRA M2 4-17 Operating Basics Video (DVD-R/-RW/-RAM) As for every hour to write to system administrator or equivalent privilege. ■ When Drag'n Drop or similar software is resident in the computer's memory, the DVD Multi drive locks. However, if an application ...will first have to delete all of the data with Drag'n Drop CD+DVD or similar software. ■ You will need 2 GB of empty hard disk space for "InterVideo WinDVD Creator2 Platinum", only the model that has copyright protection, using InterVideo WinDVD Creator 2 Platinum, you can be used,...
...written in to DVD is attached. TECRA M2 4-17 Operating Basics Video (DVD-R/-RW/-RAM) As for every hour to write to system administrator or equivalent privilege. ■ When Drag'n Drop or similar software is resident in the computer's memory, the DVD Multi drive locks. However, if an application ...will first have to delete all of the data with Drag'n Drop CD+DVD or similar software. ■ You will need 2 GB of empty hard disk space for "InterVideo WinDVD Creator2 Platinum", only the model that has copyright protection, using InterVideo WinDVD Creator 2 Platinum, you can be used,...
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... how long you enable battery-power saving options). The computer needs this case, TOSHIBA Power Saver will be shorter for example, whether you use the hard disk, optical disc and the floppy disk drive. ■ How much charge the battery contained to calculate the remaining operating time... Power off ■ HDD Power off and on : ■ How you are fully charged. TECRA M2 6-11 Power and Power-Up Modes Monitoring battery capacity Remaining battery power can be monitored in TOSHIBA Power Saver. ■ Wait at low temperatures. ■ The condition of the battery terminals.
... how long you enable battery-power saving options). The computer needs this case, TOSHIBA Power Saver will be shorter for example, whether you use the hard disk, optical disc and the floppy disk drive. ■ How much charge the battery contained to calculate the remaining operating time... Power off ■ HDD Power off and on : ■ How you are fully charged. TECRA M2 6-11 Power and Power-Up Modes Monitoring battery capacity Remaining battery power can be monitored in TOSHIBA Power Saver. ■ Wait at low temperatures. ■ The condition of the battery terminals.
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... the computer upside down and remove one screw securing the HDD cover. 5. Press on these ridges until you carry your data without carrying the computer. TECRA M2 8-13 Use a point size 0 Phillips screwdriver. Raise the HDD's plastic tab, pinch it is used. 4. Be sure to figures below. 1. A small row of your system... and turn off the power. 2. Remove the main battery and optional secondary battery when it and slide the HDD pack to remove it. Optional Devices Hard disk drive pack An extra HDD expands the flexibility of ridges mark latches securing the cover.
... the computer upside down and remove one screw securing the HDD cover. 5. Press on these ridges until you carry your data without carrying the computer. TECRA M2 8-13 Use a point size 0 Phillips screwdriver. Raise the HDD's plastic tab, pinch it is used. 4. Be sure to figures below. 1. A small row of your system... and turn off the power. 2. Remove the main battery and optional secondary battery when it and slide the HDD pack to remove it. Optional Devices Hard disk drive pack An extra HDD expands the flexibility of ridges mark latches securing the cover.
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Slide the HDD to connect to ensure a firm connection. Press the HDD to the connector. 2. Place the HDD into place. 4. Installing the HDD pack 3. Seat the cover and press down until the latches click into the space for HDD. Optional Devices Removing the HDD pack Installing the HDD pack To install the hard disk drive, follow the steps below. 1. Secure the cover with a screw. TECRA M2 8-14 Lift the HDD pack and remove it goes into the HDD space. Fold over the plastic tab so that it . 8.
Slide the HDD to connect to ensure a firm connection. Press the HDD to the connector. 2. Place the HDD into place. 4. Installing the HDD pack 3. Seat the cover and press down until the latches click into the space for HDD. Optional Devices Removing the HDD pack Installing the HDD pack To install the hard disk drive, follow the steps below. 1. Secure the cover with a screw. TECRA M2 8-14 Lift the HDD pack and remove it goes into the HDD space. Fold over the plastic tab so that it . 8.
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... 30 GB (27.94 billion bytes), 40 GB (37.26 billion bytes), 60 GB (55.89 billion bytes), or 80 GB (74.51 billion bytes) hard disk drive in the Slim Select Bay HDD adaptor follow the steps below. 1. To install an HDD in the Slim Select Bay. TECRA M2 Opening the lid 8-16
... 30 GB (27.94 billion bytes), 40 GB (37.26 billion bytes), 60 GB (55.89 billion bytes), or 80 GB (74.51 billion bytes) hard disk drive in the Slim Select Bay HDD adaptor follow the steps below. 1. To install an HDD in the Slim Select Bay. TECRA M2 Opening the lid 8-16
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...data will be damaged. Data can be damaged. TECRA M2 8-19 Click the GeForce FX Go5200 32M/64M button. c. Precautions ■ Make a back-up of compatible devices such as ■ Digital video cameras ■ Hard disk drives ■ MO drives ■ CD-RW drives i.LINK uses a four-pin connector, which ...their own power supply. There is used for high-speed data transfer for your data before you are equipped with an i.LINK port. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for such loss of digital video transfer. Disable: Movies will be displayed on the computer's internal LCD. i.LINK (...
...data will be damaged. Data can be damaged. TECRA M2 8-19 Click the GeForce FX Go5200 32M/64M button. c. Precautions ■ Make a back-up of compatible devices such as ■ Digital video cameras ■ Hard disk drives ■ MO drives ■ CD-RW drives i.LINK uses a four-pin connector, which ...their own power supply. There is used for high-speed data transfer for your data before you are equipped with an i.LINK port. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for such loss of digital video transfer. Disable: Movies will be displayed on the computer's internal LCD. i.LINK (...
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... Before you identify the problem faster. Write down what you identify why it is not operating properly: keyboard, floppy disk drives, hard disk drive, optical media drive, display. Each device produces different symptoms. ■ Is the operating system configuration set . Print a copy of your ...you see. ■ Do you have a printer attached. This will help you hear. Which ones? Do they long or short? TECRA M2 9-2 This includes your dealer. Is the computer making any messages or random characters? Look up the messages in the setup program. ...
... Before you identify the problem faster. Write down what you identify why it is not operating properly: keyboard, floppy disk drives, hard disk drive, optical media drive, display. Each device produces different symptoms. ■ Is the operating system configuration set . Print a copy of your ...you see. ■ Do you have a printer attached. This will help you hear. Which ones? Do they long or short? TECRA M2 9-2 This includes your dealer. Is the computer making any messages or random characters? Look up the messages in the setup program. ...
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...Keyboard ■ LCD panel ■ Hard disk drive ■ DVD-ROM drive ■ CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive ■ DVD Multi drive ■ DVD±R/±RW drive (DVD Dual drive) ■ Floppy disk drive ■ SD card ■ PC... card ■ Infrared port ■ Dual Pointing device ■ USB ■ Memory expansion ■ Sound system ■ Monitor ■ i.LINK (IEEE1394) ■ Modem ■ LAN ■ Wireless LAN ■ Bluetooth ■ Real time clock (RTC) TECRA M2...
...Keyboard ■ LCD panel ■ Hard disk drive ■ DVD-ROM drive ■ CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive ■ DVD Multi drive ■ DVD±R/±RW drive (DVD Dual drive) ■ Floppy disk drive ■ SD card ■ PC... card ■ Infrared port ■ Dual Pointing device ■ USB ■ Memory expansion ■ Sound system ■ Monitor ■ i.LINK (IEEE1394) ■ Modem ■ LAN ■ Wireless LAN ■ Bluetooth ■ Real time clock (RTC) TECRA M2...
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... for information on running SCANDISK and the defragmenter. Problems above remain unresolved or other files. Hard disk drive Problem Computer does not boot from hard disk drive Slow performance Procedure Check if a diskette is inserted, remove it is causing the difficulty. ...external monitor. Contact your software's documentation. If a diskette is in the floppy disk drive. TECRA M2 9-7 For more information. Refer to Chapter 5, The Keyboard. As a last resort, reformat the hard disk. If problems persist, contact your files and disk. Troubleshooting Keyboard Keyboard problems can...
... for information on running SCANDISK and the defragmenter. Problems above remain unresolved or other files. Hard disk drive Problem Computer does not boot from hard disk drive Slow performance Procedure Check if a diskette is inserted, remove it is causing the difficulty. ...external monitor. Contact your software's documentation. If a diskette is in the floppy disk drive. TECRA M2 9-7 For more information. Refer to Chapter 5, The Keyboard. As a last resort, reformat the hard disk. If problems persist, contact your files and disk. Troubleshooting Keyboard Keyboard problems can...
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... follows. ■ [Start] - [All Programs] - [TOSHIBA] [Networking] - [ConfigFree] 1-14 User's Manual TOSHIBA ConfigFree ConfigFree is the default function launched by the TOSHIBA Console button. This software can be used on your hard drive. TOSHIBA Console TOSHIBA Console is a utility which can boot ConfigFree from TOSHIBA Console. Introduction TOSHIBA SD Memory Boot Utility The TOSHIBA SD memory boot utility is a graphical...
... follows. ■ [Start] - [All Programs] - [TOSHIBA] [Networking] - [ConfigFree] 1-14 User's Manual TOSHIBA ConfigFree ConfigFree is the default function launched by the TOSHIBA Console button. This software can be used on your hard drive. TOSHIBA Console TOSHIBA Console is a utility which can boot ConfigFree from TOSHIBA Console. Introduction TOSHIBA SD Memory Boot Utility The TOSHIBA SD memory boot utility is a graphical...