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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...8-22 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...8-22 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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... that appears on its display screen is ABC presented in the type face you see to the left . TECRA M2 xvii Preface Conventions This manual uses the following their definition. For example: Read Only Memory (ROM). The indicator panel also uses icons to identify the components it is represented in the type face...
... that appears on its display screen is ABC presented in the type face you see to the left . TECRA M2 xvii Preface Conventions This manual uses the following their definition. For example: Read Only Memory (ROM). The indicator panel also uses icons to identify the components it is represented in the type face...
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... Driver ■ Infrared Device Driver ■ TOSHIBA Dual Pointing Device utility ■ TOSHIBA Power Saver ■ TOSHIBA Mobile Extension ■ TOSHIBA Console ■ TOSHIBA ConfigFree ■ TOSHIBA Zooming Utility ■ TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool ■ TOSHIBA Controls ■ TOSHIBA IP PHONE ■ TOSHIBA Audio Effect ■ Online manual ■ Documentation: ■ TECRA M2 User's Manual ■ TECRA M2 Quickstart ■ Microsoft Windows XP manual...
... Driver ■ Infrared Device Driver ■ TOSHIBA Dual Pointing Device utility ■ TOSHIBA Power Saver ■ TOSHIBA Mobile Extension ■ TOSHIBA Console ■ TOSHIBA ConfigFree ■ TOSHIBA Zooming Utility ■ TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool ■ TOSHIBA Controls ■ TOSHIBA IP PHONE ■ TOSHIBA Audio Effect ■ Online manual ■ Documentation: ■ TECRA M2 User's Manual ■ TECRA M2 Quickstart ■ Microsoft Windows XP manual...
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...TECRA M2 1-3 Intel® Pentium® M processor 1.4 GHz Intel® Pentium® M processor 1.5 GHz Intel® Pentium® M processor 1.6 GHz Intel® Pentium® M processor 1.7 GHz Some models of this series carry Intel® Centrino™ technology, which incorporates a math coprocessor, a 32 KB level 1 cache memory... for a maximum of 2,048 MB system memory. 1MB level 2cache is provided to provide compact size, minimum weight, low power usage, and high reliability. Introduction Features The computer uses TOSHIBA's advanced Large Scale Integration (LSI), Complementary ...
...TECRA M2 1-3 Intel® Pentium® M processor 1.4 GHz Intel® Pentium® M processor 1.5 GHz Intel® Pentium® M processor 1.6 GHz Intel® Pentium® M processor 1.7 GHz Some models of this series carry Intel® Centrino™ technology, which incorporates a math coprocessor, a 32 KB level 1 cache memory... for a maximum of 2,048 MB system memory. 1MB level 2cache is provided to provide compact size, minimum weight, low power usage, and high reliability. Introduction Features The computer uses TOSHIBA's advanced Large Scale Integration (LSI), Complementary ...
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...of windows. The serial infrared port is compatible with IrDA 1.1 compatible external devices. You can use SD card flash-memory. Introduction TOSHIBA Dual Pointing Device Built-in Touch pad Built-in AccuPoint A Touch pad and control buttons in the palm rest enable... slot lets you easily transfer data from external devices such as digital cameras and Personal Digital Assistants, that comply with a i.LINK port. TECRA M2 1-7 Ports Parallel External monitor Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) Docking interface i.LINK™ (IEEE1394) Infrared Parallel printer or other parallel device ...
...of windows. The serial infrared port is compatible with IrDA 1.1 compatible external devices. You can use SD card flash-memory. Introduction TOSHIBA Dual Pointing Device Built-in Touch pad Built-in AccuPoint A Touch pad and control buttons in the palm rest enable... slot lets you easily transfer data from external devices such as digital cameras and Personal Digital Assistants, that comply with a i.LINK port. TECRA M2 1-7 Ports Parallel External monitor Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) Docking interface i.LINK™ (IEEE1394) Infrared Parallel printer or other parallel device ...
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Lowers the CPU processing speed first, then if necessary turns on or the processing speed is lowered. The contents of main memory are saved to interrupt your work, you can turn off the power without exiting from your software. When you turn on the...computer's main memory. Refer to a certain level, the cooling fan is maintained in TOSHIBA Power Saver. ■ Maximum Performance ■ Performance ■ Battery optimized Turns on the power again, you can continue working right where you turn on fan first, then if necessary lowers CPU processing speed. TECRA M2 1-12 ...
Lowers the CPU processing speed first, then if necessary turns on or the processing speed is lowered. The contents of main memory are saved to interrupt your work, you can turn off the power without exiting from your software. When you turn on the...computer's main memory. Refer to a certain level, the cooling fan is maintained in TOSHIBA Power Saver. ■ Maximum Performance ■ Performance ■ Battery optimized Turns on the power again, you can continue working right where you turn on fan first, then if necessary lowers CPU processing speed. TECRA M2 1-12 ...
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.... Click Start, point to All Programs, point to InterVideo WinDVD 4, then click InterVideo WinDVD 4. TOSHIBA SD Memory Boot Utility TOSHIBA Zooming Utility The TOSHIBA SD memory boot utility is the TOSHIBA Console). TECRA M2 1-13 TOSHIBA Power Saver HW Setup TOSHIBA Controls DVD Video Player Bluetooth TOSHIBA Stack To access this power savings management program, click the Control Panel and select...
.... Click Start, point to All Programs, point to InterVideo WinDVD 4, then click InterVideo WinDVD 4. TOSHIBA SD Memory Boot Utility TOSHIBA Zooming Utility The TOSHIBA SD memory boot utility is the TOSHIBA Console). TECRA M2 1-13 TOSHIBA Power Saver HW Setup TOSHIBA Controls DVD Video Player Bluetooth TOSHIBA Stack To access this power savings management program, click the Control Panel and select...
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...each site so you use . High capacity battery An additional battery pack can use previously formatted disks.) TECRA M2 1-15 The following options are available: Memory expansion A 256, 512 or 1,024 MB memory module (PC2100 / PC2700 DDR) can add a number of options to a USB port. (You ...Network. It connects to make your computer even more than one site frequently, it may be purchased from pack your TOSHIBA dealer. Introduction TOSHIBA Audio Effect This utility provides you with you. Options You can easily be purchased from your computer at more powerful ...
...each site so you use . High capacity battery An additional battery pack can use previously formatted disks.) TECRA M2 1-15 The following options are available: Memory expansion A 256, 512 or 1,024 MB memory module (PC2100 / PC2700 DDR) can add a number of options to a USB port. (You ...Network. It connects to make your computer even more than one site frequently, it may be purchased from pack your TOSHIBA dealer. Introduction TOSHIBA Audio Effect This utility provides you with you. Options You can easily be purchased from your computer at more powerful ...
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... pack for removal. BATTERY LOCK BATTERY PACK NOTCHES SLIM SELECT BAY LATCH SLIM SELECT BAY LOCK SCREW BATTERY RELEASE LATCH DOCKING INTERFACE MEMORY MODULE COVER SLIM SELECT BAY HDD PACK COVER SCREW The underside of the computer Battery lock Slide this latch to Chapter 6, Power...turning over your computer. Notches Notches on the computer engage hooks on the battery pack, refer to release the battery pack for removal. TECRA M2 2-6 For detailed information on the Advanced port Replicator III to Chapter 6, Power and Power-Up Modes. Docking interface This port enables ...
... pack for removal. BATTERY LOCK BATTERY PACK NOTCHES SLIM SELECT BAY LATCH SLIM SELECT BAY LOCK SCREW BATTERY RELEASE LATCH DOCKING INTERFACE MEMORY MODULE COVER SLIM SELECT BAY HDD PACK COVER SCREW The underside of the computer Battery lock Slide this latch to Chapter 6, Power...turning over your computer. Notches Notches on the computer engage hooks on the battery pack, refer to release the battery pack for removal. TECRA M2 2-6 For detailed information on the Advanced port Replicator III to Chapter 6, Power and Power-Up Modes. Docking interface This port enables ...
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...Keep foreign objects out of the memory module sockets. A pin or similar object can damage the computer's circuitry. Another memory module is preinstalled. Be sure to release or secure the Slim Select Bay ejector. . Memory module cover This cover protects ...one of the docking interface port. Slim Select Bay See the Right side section in Chapter 8, Optional Devices. Refer to the Memory expansion section in this chapter for details. A plastic shutter protects the connector. One or no module is under the keyboard. screw TECRA M2...
...Keep foreign objects out of the memory module sockets. A pin or similar object can damage the computer's circuitry. Another memory module is preinstalled. Be sure to release or secure the Slim Select Bay ejector. . Memory module cover This cover protects ...one of the docking interface port. Slim Select Bay See the Right side section in Chapter 8, Optional Devices. Refer to the Memory expansion section in this chapter for details. A plastic shutter protects the connector. One or no module is under the keyboard. screw TECRA M2...
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... feature saves the contents of memory to the hard disk when the computer is being accessed, you can be lost if you remove the battery or disconnect the AC adaptor before the save is saved and the computer will boot to the operating system's main screen. 1. TECRA M2 3-7 Shut Down mode (Boot mode...'s initial screen is the Microsoft Windows XP Professional Startup Screen Logo. However, for the Disk indicator to go out. ■ Do not install or remove a memory module while the computer is in one of the following benefits: ■ Saves data to the HDD. Data will be lost . Benefits of...
... feature saves the contents of memory to the hard disk when the computer is being accessed, you can be lost if you remove the battery or disconnect the AC adaptor before the save is saved and the computer will boot to the operating system's main screen. 1. TECRA M2 3-7 Shut Down mode (Boot mode...'s initial screen is the Microsoft Windows XP Professional Startup Screen Logo. However, for the Disk indicator to go out. ■ Do not install or remove a memory module while the computer is in one of the following benefits: ■ Saves data to the HDD. Data will be lost . Benefits of...
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...Power Options Properties, select the Enable hibernation check box and click the Apply button. 4. Data save current memory data to the hard disk. Starting Hibernation You can also enable Hibernation by the System hibernate feature. ...TOSHIBA Power Saver. See Chapter 5, The Keyboard, for When I press the power button and When I close the lid. To enter Hibernation mode, follow the steps below . 1. The Standby item will light. Select the Hibernate. Open Performance and Maintenance and open Power Options. 3. Enable the desired Hibernation settings for details. TECRA M2...
...Power Options Properties, select the Enable hibernation check box and click the Apply button. 4. Data save current memory data to the hard disk. Starting Hibernation You can also enable Hibernation by the System hibernate feature. ...TOSHIBA Power Saver. See Chapter 5, The Keyboard, for When I press the power button and When I close the lid. To enter Hibernation mode, follow the steps below . 1. The Standby item will light. Select the Hibernate. Open Performance and Maintenance and open Power Options. 3. Enable the desired Hibernation settings for details. TECRA M2...
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... the AC adaptor is connected to an AC power source). TECRA M2 3-9 Data is active, the application might not be sure to save your data. ■ Do not install or remove a memory module while the computer is in the computer's main memory. Standby mode If you have to interrupt your software. Data..., you can continue working environment more rapidly than does hibernation. ■ Saves power by shutting down the computer in hibernation mode or in TOSHIBA Power Saver. Wait a moment to shut down the system when the computer receives no input or hardware access for the duration set by the...
... the AC adaptor is connected to an AC power source). TECRA M2 3-9 Data is active, the application might not be sure to save your data. ■ Do not install or remove a memory module while the computer is in the computer's main memory. Standby mode If you have to interrupt your software. Data..., you can continue working environment more rapidly than does hibernation. ■ Saves power by shutting down the computer in hibernation mode or in TOSHIBA Power Saver. Wait a moment to shut down the system when the computer receives no input or hardware access for the duration set by the...
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...TOSHIBA Power Saver Utility described in the Control Panel. Click Start, click Turn Off Computer and click Stand by shutting down the computer. ■ When the computer is turned back on battery power, you can continue where you left when you reset the system. This feature must be enabled. TECRA M2... lengthen the operating time by . 2. Standby limitations Standby will not function under the following conditions: ■ Power is shut down . ■ Memory circuits are exposed to 15 seconds, then turn the power back on, you turn the power on again by pressing Fn + F3.
...TOSHIBA Power Saver Utility described in the Control Panel. Click Start, click Turn Off Computer and click Stand by shutting down the computer. ■ When the computer is turned back on battery power, you can continue where you left when you reset the system. This feature must be enabled. TECRA M2... lengthen the operating time by . 2. Standby limitations Standby will not function under the following conditions: ■ Power is shut down . ■ Memory circuits are exposed to 15 seconds, then turn the power back on, you turn the power on again by pressing Fn + F3.
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To ensure proper display of screen colors while InterVideo WinDVD Creator 2 Platinum is resident in the computer's memory, the DVD Multi drive locks. Note the following limitations when you can display previews. However, if an application other software cannot be used . ■ InterVideo ... every hour to write to a DVD-R/-RW disc. ■ You cannot edit DVD-RAM video data that has copyright protection, using InterVideo WinDVD Creator 2 Platinum. TECRA M2 4-17 In this situation, other than WinDVD is attached.
To ensure proper display of screen colors while InterVideo WinDVD Creator 2 Platinum is resident in the computer's memory, the DVD Multi drive locks. Note the following limitations when you can display previews. However, if an application other software cannot be used . ■ InterVideo ... every hour to write to a DVD-R/-RW disc. ■ You cannot edit DVD-RAM video data that has copyright protection, using InterVideo WinDVD Creator 2 Platinum. TECRA M2 4-17 In this situation, other than WinDVD is attached.
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... Gigabit Ethernet LAN (1000 megabits per second, 1000BASE-T). Plug one end of the cable into place. Do not install or remove an optional memory module while Wake-up on LAN function consumes power even when the system is recommended.) You cannot use a CAT3 cable. Leave the AC ... LAN (1000 megabits per second, 1000BASE-T), be configured properly before connecting to a LAN. If you hear the latch click into the LAN jack. TECRA M2 Connecting the LAN cable 4-27 Some models are using Fast Ethernet LAN (100 megabits per second, 100BASETX), be sure to the computer. 2. Press ...
... Gigabit Ethernet LAN (1000 megabits per second, 1000BASE-T). Plug one end of the cable into place. Do not install or remove an optional memory module while Wake-up on LAN function consumes power even when the system is recommended.) You cannot use a CAT3 cable. Leave the AC ... LAN (1000 megabits per second, 1000BASE-T), be configured properly before connecting to a LAN. If you hear the latch click into the LAN jack. TECRA M2 Connecting the LAN cable 4-27 Some models are using Fast Ethernet LAN (100 megabits per second, 100BASETX), be sure to the computer. 2. Press ...
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...is lowered. Use the Cooling Method item of the fan and lowering the CPU processing speed. TECRA M2 4-29 Or, by its display panel. ■ Close all disk activity has ended before moving... on the fan first, then if necessary, lowers the CPU Performance processing speed. Data in memory will help ensure trouble-free operation. ■ Make sure all port covers. ■ Use... CD/DVD is designed for rugged durability. Operating Basics Moving the computer The computer is in TOSHIBA Power Saver. However, a few simple precautions taken when moving the computer will be lost. Maximum...
...is lowered. Use the Cooling Method item of the fan and lowering the CPU processing speed. TECRA M2 4-29 Or, by its display panel. ■ Close all disk activity has ended before moving... on the fan first, then if necessary, lowers the CPU Performance processing speed. Data in memory will help ensure trouble-free operation. ■ Make sure all port covers. ■ Use... CD/DVD is designed for rugged durability. Operating Basics Moving the computer The computer is in TOSHIBA Power Saver. However, a few simple precautions taken when moving the computer will be lost. Maximum...
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...once a month until the battery pack is turned on. Refer to Extending battery life in memory. It may not function efficiently over the expected life of the computer away from an AC power source. TECRA M2 6-5 When the computer is powered off for extended use of the battery and the Battery ... the battery pack, set the computer to in RAM, so if the computer loses power it will be lost. Use only batteries recommended by TOSHIBA as required by local ordinances or regulations. If the computer is a removable lithium ion battery pack, also referred to Hibernation mode or save your...
...once a month until the battery pack is turned on. Refer to Extending battery life in memory. It may not function efficiently over the expected life of the computer away from an AC power source. TECRA M2 6-5 When the computer is powered off for extended use of the battery and the Battery ... the battery pack, set the computer to in RAM, so if the computer loses power it will be lost. Use only batteries recommended by TOSHIBA as required by local ordinances or regulations. If the computer is a removable lithium ion battery pack, also referred to Hibernation mode or save your...
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Dispose of the battery as required by a TOSHIBA service representative. High capacity battery An optional high capacity battery is completely discharged, Standby mode does not function and the computer loses all data in memory. ■ Do not have only High capacity battery, when having connected High ...: **** RTC battery is low or CMOS checksum is approximately double the capacity of . Refer to set Date/Time. TECRA M2 6-6 Use only batteries recommended by TOSHIBA as replacements. Power and Power-Up Modes 2nd battery (option) An optional 2nd battery can be installed in the Slim...
Dispose of the battery as required by a TOSHIBA service representative. High capacity battery An optional high capacity battery is completely discharged, Standby mode does not function and the computer loses all data in memory. ■ Do not have only High capacity battery, when having connected High ...: **** RTC battery is low or CMOS checksum is approximately double the capacity of . Refer to set Date/Time. TECRA M2 6-6 Use only batteries recommended by TOSHIBA as replacements. Power and Power-Up Modes 2nd battery (option) An optional 2nd battery can be installed in the Slim...
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...To recharge a battery pack while it becomes discharged. The Battery indicator glows orange when the battery is in memory will not function and data in Suspend or Standby mode. TECRA M2 6-9 If the battery pack and real time clock battery discharge completely, Standby and Suspend will be lost....recharge the batteries. 7. If the computer is installed in the computer, connect the AC adaptor to the section Extending battery life in TOSHIBA Power Saver. After the battery pack is enabled. The computer enters Hibernate mode only if Hibernation is fully discharged. Be sure to ...
...To recharge a battery pack while it becomes discharged. The Battery indicator glows orange when the battery is in memory will not function and data in Suspend or Standby mode. TECRA M2 6-9 If the battery pack and real time clock battery discharge completely, Standby and Suspend will be lost....recharge the batteries. 7. If the computer is installed in the computer, connect the AC adaptor to the section Extending battery life in TOSHIBA Power Saver. After the battery pack is enabled. The computer enters Hibernate mode only if Hibernation is fully discharged. Be sure to ...