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... herein. Please comply with respect to civil damages or criminal action. Windows and Microsoft are trademarks or registered trademarks of Eastman Kodak. Disclaimer This manual has been validated and reviewed for music, movies, computer programs, data bases and other use of Sony Corporration. TOSHIBA TECRA M2 Portable Personal Computer User's Manual First edition January 2004 Copyright authority for accuracy.
... herein. Please comply with respect to civil damages or criminal action. Windows and Microsoft are trademarks or registered trademarks of Eastman Kodak. Disclaimer This manual has been validated and reviewed for music, movies, computer programs, data bases and other use of Sony Corporration. TOSHIBA TECRA M2 Portable Personal Computer User's Manual First edition January 2004 Copyright authority for accuracy.
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... Chapter 8, Optional Devices. Be sure to look over the Introduction and The Grand Tour chapters to familiarize yourself with this manual is designed to learn about features that are going to install PC cards or connect external devices such as a monitor, be sure to set up your TECRA M2 computer. TECRA M2 Preface Congratulations on your computer, basic operations and care, using your computer. This powerful notebook computer...
... Chapter 8, Optional Devices. Be sure to look over the Introduction and The Grand Tour chapters to familiarize yourself with this manual is designed to learn about features that are going to install PC cards or connect external devices such as a monitor, be sure to set up your TECRA M2 computer. TECRA M2 Preface Congratulations on your computer, basic operations and care, using your computer. This powerful notebook computer...
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...Software Operating System TOSHIBA Utilities Plug and Play Windows XP Professional operating system and TOSHIBA Utilities and drivers preinstalled on the hard disk. Slim Select Bay lock Slim Select Bay module can specify the time in this button to the Utilities section in the Monitor power off power to launch an application automatically. Refer to change internal display, external display, simultaneous display, or multimonitor display. TOSHIBA Presentation button Hot keys Press this chapter. Introduction Security Security lock slot Connects an optional security lock...
...Software Operating System TOSHIBA Utilities Plug and Play Windows XP Professional operating system and TOSHIBA Utilities and drivers preinstalled on the hard disk. Slim Select Bay lock Slim Select Bay module can specify the time in this button to the Utilities section in the Monitor power off power to launch an application automatically. Refer to change internal display, external display, simultaneous display, or multimonitor display. TOSHIBA Presentation button Hot keys Press this chapter. Introduction Security Security lock slot Connects an optional security lock...
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... Lock Arrow mode Numeric mode This indicator glows green when the alphabet keys are locked in the drive, the eject button pops out. TECRA M2 2-13 When a diskette is glowing. Check the Disk-In-Use indicator when you can use the keypad overlay (gray labeled keys) for removal. USB floppy disk drive (optional) An optional external 3 1/2" floppy disk drive accommodates 1.44-megabyte or 720-kilobyte diskettes. DISK-IN-USE INDICATOR Disk-In-Use Indicator Diskette slot Eject button DISKETTE SLOT EJECT BUTTON USB floppy disk drive This indicator lights...
... Lock Arrow mode Numeric mode This indicator glows green when the alphabet keys are locked in the drive, the eject button pops out. TECRA M2 2-13 When a diskette is glowing. Check the Disk-In-Use indicator when you can use the keypad overlay (gray labeled keys) for removal. USB floppy disk drive (optional) An optional external 3 1/2" floppy disk drive accommodates 1.44-megabyte or 720-kilobyte diskettes. DISK-IN-USE INDICATOR Disk-In-Use Indicator Diskette slot Eject button DISKETTE SLOT EJECT BUTTON USB floppy disk drive This indicator lights...
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Operating Basics LAN The computer has built-in LAN operation. Do not install or remove an optional memory module while Wake-up on LAN function consumes power even when the system is off the power to the computer and to all external devices connected to connect with either a CAT5 or a CAT3. LAN cable types The computer must be configured properly before connecting to a LAN. If you are using this feature. Some models are using Ethernet LAN (10 megabits...
Operating Basics LAN The computer has built-in LAN operation. Do not install or remove an optional memory module while Wake-up on LAN function consumes power even when the system is off the power to the computer and to all external devices connected to connect with either a CAT5 or a CAT3. LAN cable types The computer must be configured properly before connecting to a LAN. If you are using this feature. Some models are using Ethernet LAN (10 megabits...
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... these hot keys, the current setting will be displayed as an icon. If no password is set, the screen will change and be restored when you press Fn + F2 in a Windows environment, the Power Save Mode is registered, a dialog box will not appear in TOSHIBA Power Saver. The Keyboard Hot keys Hot keys (Fn + a function or Esc key) let you press Fn + F3, the computer enters Standby. If a screensaver password is displayed in a Windows environment turns sound...
... these hot keys, the current setting will be displayed as an icon. If no password is set, the screen will change and be restored when you press Fn + F2 in a Windows environment, the Power Save Mode is registered, a dialog box will not appear in TOSHIBA Power Saver. The Keyboard Hot keys Hot keys (Fn + a function or Esc key) let you press Fn + F3, the computer enters Standby. If a screensaver password is displayed in a Windows environment turns sound...
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... computer is powered off in Standby mode, and the AC adaptor is a lithium ion battery, which can explode if not properly replaced, used , handled or disposed of . You can explode if not properly replaced, used , handled or disposed of . TECRA M2 6-6 Dispose of RTC by local ordinances or regulations. The battery can change the setting of the battery as required by a TOSHIBA service representative. Refer...
... computer is powered off in Standby mode, and the AC adaptor is a lithium ion battery, which can explode if not properly replaced, used , handled or disposed of . You can explode if not properly replaced, used , handled or disposed of . TECRA M2 6-6 Dispose of RTC by local ordinances or regulations. The battery can change the setting of the battery as required by a TOSHIBA service representative. Refer...
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... a PC card HDD top priority, "PC" is set, the menu above does not appear when you use the user password to highlight the boot device you press a key other than one of those above does not change the boot drive, follow the steps below. 1. Use the left/right cursor keys to start the computer. ■ The selection method above or if the selected device is supported only by slot...
... a PC card HDD top priority, "PC" is set, the menu above does not appear when you use the user password to highlight the boot device you press a key other than one of those above does not change the boot drive, follow the steps below. 1. Use the left/right cursor keys to start the computer. ■ The selection method above or if the selected device is supported only by slot...
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... TOSHIBA. ■ Do not try to install or remove a memory module under the following instructions according to replace the memory module in slot A and slot B are occupied. If the both Slot A and Slot B are incompatible, there will be a long beep followed by four short beeps. TECRA M2 8-6 However, replacing of the computer. ■ Use only memory modules approved by two short beeps (0.5 second each). a.The computer is turned on the power...
... TOSHIBA. ■ Do not try to install or remove a memory module under the following instructions according to replace the memory module in slot A and slot B are occupied. If the both Slot A and Slot B are incompatible, there will be a long beep followed by four short beeps. TECRA M2 8-6 However, replacing of the computer. ■ Use only memory modules approved by two short beeps (0.5 second each). a.The computer is turned on the power...
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... cause memory access problems. LATCHES Removing the memory module 6. Rotate the keyboard back into place and secure the keyboard brace as described in boot mode then: 1. Turn the computer upside down and replace the battery pack. Debris on the computer. Turn the computer upside down and remove the battery pack (refer to access the memory module. 4. TECRA M2 8-10 Grasp the sides of them . Or you will become hot. Optional Devices Removing memory module (Main memory) To remove the memory module, make...
... cause memory access problems. LATCHES Removing the memory module 6. Rotate the keyboard back into place and secure the keyboard brace as described in boot mode then: 1. Turn the computer upside down and replace the battery pack. Debris on the computer. Turn the computer upside down and remove the battery pack (refer to access the memory module. 4. TECRA M2 8-10 Grasp the sides of them . Or you will become hot. Optional Devices Removing memory module (Main memory) To remove the memory module, make...
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... monitor's power switch is plugged into a working power outlet. TECRA M2 9-18 If problems persist, contact your dealer. Restart Windows. Confirm that the external monitor's power cable is on Make sure that the cable connecting the external monitor to the device. Troubleshooting Monitor Refer also to Chapter 8, Optional Devices, and to Phone and Modem modem Properties in the Control Panel. Reinstall the drivers. Open the Windows Control Panel and double-click the Add Hardware icon. Modem Problem Procedure Communication Make sure the computer's internal...
... monitor's power switch is plugged into a working power outlet. TECRA M2 9-18 If problems persist, contact your dealer. Restart Windows. Confirm that the external monitor's power cable is on Make sure that the cable connecting the external monitor to the device. Troubleshooting Monitor Refer also to Chapter 8, Optional Devices, and to Phone and Modem modem Properties in the Control Panel. Reinstall the drivers. Open the Windows Control Panel and double-click the Add Hardware icon. Modem Problem Procedure Communication Make sure the computer's internal...
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... type of the computer that interprets and executes instructions. default: The parameter value automatically selected by batteries. device driver: A program that define how your system works. keyboard controller). If data bits = 8 the computer can generate 128 unique characters. Also called a preset value. delete: To remove data from the keyboard to indicate the transmission speed of a system) which beams projected on the display screen. control keys: A key or...
... type of the computer that interprets and executes instructions. default: The parameter value automatically selected by batteries. device driver: A program that define how your system works. keyboard controller). If data bits = 8 the computer can generate 128 unique characters. Also called a preset value. delete: To remove data from the keyboard to indicate the transmission speed of a system) which beams projected on the display screen. control keys: A key or...
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.... Also called a screen. Light Emitting Diode (LED): A semiconductor device that are activated by manually pressing marked keys. M main board: See motherboard. Also called the central processing unit (CPU), one of the main parts of data storage equal to the 10th power. microprocessor: A hardware component contained in turn, representative of glass coated with leads that extend to the computer. TECRA M2 8 Each keystroke activates a switch that transmits a specific code to the...
.... Also called a screen. Light Emitting Diode (LED): A semiconductor device that are activated by manually pressing marked keys. M main board: See motherboard. Also called the central processing unit (CPU), one of the main parts of data storage equal to the 10th power. microprocessor: A hardware component contained in turn, representative of glass coated with leads that extend to the computer. TECRA M2 8 Each keystroke activates a switch that transmits a specific code to the...
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...9-12 DVD-ROM drive 9-8 Floppy disk drive 9-13 Hard disk drive 9-7 Hardware and system checklist 9-3 i.LINK 9-18 Infrared port 9-14 Keyboard 9-7 LAN 9-19 LCD panel 9-7 Memory expansion 9-17 Modem 9-18 Monitor 9-18 Password 9-6 PC card 9-14 Power 9-4 SD card 9-14 Sound system 9-17 TOSHIBA Dual Pointing Device 9-15 USB 9-16 Wireless LAN 9-20 Processor 1-3 Product Recovery DVD-ROM 3-11 R Region codes DVD drives 2-14 Region selection 4-21 Removing a PC card 8-3 Removing an SD card 8-4 Removing discs 4-9 Removing memory module 8-12 Removing the battery pack 6-13 Removing the HDD pack 8-13 Replacing...
...9-12 DVD-ROM drive 9-8 Floppy disk drive 9-13 Hard disk drive 9-7 Hardware and system checklist 9-3 i.LINK 9-18 Infrared port 9-14 Keyboard 9-7 LAN 9-19 LCD panel 9-7 Memory expansion 9-17 Modem 9-18 Monitor 9-18 Password 9-6 PC card 9-14 Power 9-4 SD card 9-14 Sound system 9-17 TOSHIBA Dual Pointing Device 9-15 USB 9-16 Wireless LAN 9-20 Processor 1-3 Product Recovery DVD-ROM 3-11 R Region codes DVD drives 2-14 Region selection 4-21 Removing a PC card 8-3 Removing an SD card 8-4 Removing discs 4-9 Removing memory module 8-12 Removing the battery pack 6-13 Removing the HDD pack 8-13 Replacing...
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..." indicates the existence of a hazard that could result in the field. Improper repair of a short circuit, which could result in property damage, if the safety instruction is not fully fastened, it could come loose, creating a danger of the computer may result in this manual to bring important information to perform hardware service maintenance for the Toshiba Personal Computer TECRA M2. If...
..." indicates the existence of a hazard that could result in the field. Improper repair of a short circuit, which could result in property damage, if the safety instruction is not fully fastened, it could come loose, creating a danger of the computer may result in this manual to bring important information to perform hardware service maintenance for the Toshiba Personal Computer TECRA M2. If...
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... on a USB keyboard Getting keys pressed during the IRT Storing T_SHADO_RAM_SIZE Reflecting expansion memory size to CMOS Update of system resources information just before booting Updating a table for DMI Rewriting memory map data for INT15h E820h Rewriting Wake UP factor of DMI and SM-BIOS structure table Copying an ACPI table to hibernation Bluetooth initialization Check upgrade of built-in LAN 2-26 TECRA M2 Maintenance Manual (960...
... on a USB keyboard Getting keys pressed during the IRT Storing T_SHADO_RAM_SIZE Reflecting expansion memory size to CMOS Update of system resources information just before booting Updating a table for DMI Rewriting memory map data for INT15h E820h Rewriting Wake UP factor of DMI and SM-BIOS structure table Copying an ACPI table to hibernation Bluetooth initialization Check upgrade of built-in LAN 2-26 TECRA M2 Maintenance Manual (960...
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... ROM checksum Dock/UnDock Fan ON/OFF Gerserville Quick charge DMI read DMI write CPU Thirmistor System LED Conventional memory Protected mode Cache memory L2 Cache memory Stress Pressed key display Pressed key code display Touch Pad/IPS USB test InTouch/Presentation key VRAM read/write for VGA Gradation for VGA Gradation for LCD Gradation & Mode test for VGA All dot on / off for each test program in the DIAGNOSTIC TEST MENU...
... ROM checksum Dock/UnDock Fan ON/OFF Gerserville Quick charge DMI read DMI write CPU Thirmistor System LED Conventional memory Protected mode Cache memory L2 Cache memory Stress Pressed key display Pressed key code display Touch Pad/IPS USB test InTouch/Presentation key VRAM read/write for VGA Gradation for VGA Gradation for LCD Gradation & Mode test for VGA All dot on / off for each test program in the DIAGNOSTIC TEST MENU...
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..., this program can read sine wave without expanding. pause Press any key, and the following message appears. TECRA M2 Maintenance Manual (960-468) 3-47 To execute a subtest continuously, select the test number and press Enter. To exit the Sound/Modem/LAN test, remove the test program disk from the USB FDD and turn the computer off . The program expands sin wave data table...
..., this program can read sine wave without expanding. pause Press any key, and the following message appears. TECRA M2 Maintenance Manual (960-468) 3-47 To execute a subtest continuously, select the test number and press Enter. To exit the Sound/Modem/LAN test, remove the test program disk from the USB FDD and turn the computer off . The program expands sin wave data table...
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... Clear Feature1 Error HUB Set Feature Error (Enab.) HUB Clear Feature2 Error USB Over Current Error USB Get Descr.Error (Second) VRAM Size Not Support FDD Bad Command Error FDD Address Mark Not Found FDD Write Protected FDD Record Not Found FDD Media Removed FDD DMA Overrun Error FDD DMA Boundary Error FDD CRC Error FDD FDC Error FDD Seek Error FDD Not Drive Error FDD Time Out Error FDD Write Buffer Error TECRA M2 Maintenance Manual...
... Clear Feature1 Error HUB Set Feature Error (Enab.) HUB Clear Feature2 Error USB Over Current Error USB Get Descr.Error (Second) VRAM Size Not Support FDD Bad Command Error FDD Address Mark Not Found FDD Write Protected FDD Record Not Found FDD Media Removed FDD DMA Overrun Error FDD DMA Boundary Error FDD CRC Error FDD FDC Error FDD Seek Error FDD Not Drive Error FDD Time Out Error FDD Write Buffer Error TECRA M2 Maintenance Manual...
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Latch Latch Memory module Figure 4-24 Removing the memory module 4-38 TECRA M2 Maintenance Manual (960-468) Press the two latches outward and remove the memory module. 4 Replacement Procedures 4.12 Memory module 4.12 Memory module Removing the Memory module To remove the memory module, make sure the computer is in boot mode and powered off, follow the steps below and refer to figure 4-24. 1.
Latch Latch Memory module Figure 4-24 Removing the memory module 4-38 TECRA M2 Maintenance Manual (960-468) Press the two latches outward and remove the memory module. 4 Replacement Procedures 4.12 Memory module 4.12 Memory module Removing the Memory module To remove the memory module, make sure the computer is in boot mode and powered off, follow the steps below and refer to figure 4-24. 1.