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...use of certain peripheral products ■ use of battery power instead of AC power ■ use of certain multimedia games or videos with special effects ■ use of standard telephone lines or low speed network connections ■ use of complex modeling software, ...°F) or >25°C (77°F) at temperatures outside recommended conditions. CPU Performance may automatically shutdown. However, TOSHIBA should be connected TECRA M2 vi For optimum performance, use your computer product may also vary from specifications under the following advice should be observed: ...
...use of certain peripheral products ■ use of battery power instead of AC power ■ use of certain multimedia games or videos with special effects ■ use of standard telephone lines or low speed network connections ■ use of complex modeling software, ...°F) or >25°C (77°F) at temperatures outside recommended conditions. CPU Performance may automatically shutdown. However, TOSHIBA should be connected TECRA M2 vi For optimum performance, use your computer product may also vary from specifications under the following advice should be observed: ...
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...; DVD Video Player ■ LAN 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 ■...
...; DVD Video Player ■ LAN 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 ■...
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... is powered by one rechargeable lithium-ion battery pack. TECRA M2 1-3 This computer incorporates the following features and benefits: Processor Built-in the two memory slots for video display. Memory Slots Level 2 cache Video RAM The slot accepts a 256, 512 or 1,024...memory and a 1MB level 2 cache memory. It also supports Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep™ technology. Introduction Features The computer uses TOSHIBA's advanced Large Scale Integration (LSI), Complementary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor (CMOS) technology extensively to maximize performance. 32 or 64 MB of RAM...
... is powered by one rechargeable lithium-ion battery pack. TECRA M2 1-3 This computer incorporates the following features and benefits: Processor Built-in the two memory slots for video display. Memory Slots Level 2 cache Video RAM The slot accepts a 256, 512 or 1,024...memory and a 1MB level 2 cache memory. It also supports Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep™ technology. Introduction Features The computer uses TOSHIBA's advanced Large Scale Integration (LSI), Complementary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor (CMOS) technology extensively to maximize performance. 32 or 64 MB of RAM...
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... formats: ■ DVD-ROM ■ DVD-Video ■ CD-DA ■ CD-Text ■ Photo CD™ (single/multi-session) ■ CD-ROM Mode 1, Mode 2 ■ CD-ROM XA Mode 2 (Form1, Form2) ■ Enhanced CD (CD-EXTRA) ■ CD-G (Audio CD only) ■ Addressing Method 2 TECRA M2 1-4 See the AC adaptor section in...
... formats: ■ DVD-ROM ■ DVD-Video ■ CD-DA ■ CD-Text ■ Photo CD™ (single/multi-session) ■ CD-ROM Mode 1, Mode 2 ■ CD-ROM XA Mode 2 (Form1, Form2) ■ Enhanced CD (CD-EXTRA) ■ CD-G (Audio CD only) ■ Addressing Method 2 TECRA M2 1-4 See the AC adaptor section in...
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...: ■ DVD-ROM ■ DVD-Video ■ DVD-R ■ DVD-RW ■ DVD-RAM ■ CD-ROM ■ CD-EXTRA ■ Photo CD™ ■ Audio CD ■ CD-ROM XA ■ CD-DA ■ CD-I ■ CD-Text ■ CD-R ■ CD-RW TECRA M2 1-5 For reading, this drive supports the... reads DVDROMs at maximum 8 speed and CD-ROMs at up to rewritable CD/DVDs as well as the DVDROM drive. ■ DVD-ROM ■ DVD-Video ■ CD-DA ■ CD-Text ■ Photo CD™ (single/multi-session) ■ CD-ROM Mode 1, Mode 2 ■ CD-ROM XA Mode 2 (Form1,...
...: ■ DVD-ROM ■ DVD-Video ■ DVD-R ■ DVD-RW ■ DVD-RAM ■ CD-ROM ■ CD-EXTRA ■ Photo CD™ ■ Audio CD ■ CD-ROM XA ■ CD-DA ■ CD-I ■ CD-Text ■ CD-R ■ CD-RW TECRA M2 1-5 For reading, this drive supports the... reads DVDROMs at maximum 8 speed and CD-ROMs at up to rewritable CD/DVDs as well as the DVDROM drive. ■ DVD-ROM ■ DVD-Video ■ CD-DA ■ CD-Text ■ Photo CD™ (single/multi-session) ■ CD-ROM Mode 1, Mode 2 ■ CD-ROM XA Mode 2 (Form1,...
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...-RW at up to 10 speed, DVD-R and DVD-RW at maximum 24 speed. Built-in 85 keys or 86 keys, compatible with a full- TECRA M2 1-6 See Chapter 5, The Keyboard, for more information. size DVD±R/±RW drive module that lets you record data to Appendix C for details. It..., embedded numeric overlay, dedicated cursor control, and keys. Refer to rewritable CD/DVDs as well as the DVD-ROM drive. ■ DVD-ROM ■ DVD-Video ■ DVD-R ■ DVD-RW ■ DVD+R ■ DVD+RW ■ CD-DA ■ CD-Text ■ Photo CD™ (single/multi-session) ...
...-RW at up to 10 speed, DVD-R and DVD-RW at maximum 24 speed. Built-in 85 keys or 86 keys, compatible with a full- TECRA M2 1-6 See Chapter 5, The Keyboard, for more information. size DVD±R/±RW drive module that lets you record data to Appendix C for details. It..., embedded numeric overlay, dedicated cursor control, and keys. Refer to rewritable CD/DVDs as well as the DVD-ROM drive. ■ DVD-ROM ■ DVD-Video ■ DVD-R ■ DVD-RW ■ DVD+R ■ DVD+RW ■ CD-DA ■ CD-Text ■ Photo CD™ (single/multi-session) ...
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...the USB 1.1 standard. (The ports also support USB 1.1.) This port enables connection of the cursor. You can use SD card flash-memory. TECRA M2 1-7 This pointer control stick, located in the center of the keyboard, provides convenient control of an optional Advanced Port Replicator III described in ... on-screen pointer and scrolling of windows. This port enables high-speed data transfer directly from devices, such as digital video cameras. Introduction TOSHIBA Dual Pointing Device Built-in Touch pad Built-in AccuPoint A Touch pad and control buttons in the Options section.
...the USB 1.1 standard. (The ports also support USB 1.1.) This port enables connection of the cursor. You can use SD card flash-memory. TECRA M2 1-7 This pointer control stick, located in the center of the keyboard, provides convenient control of an optional Advanced Port Replicator III described in ... on-screen pointer and scrolling of windows. This port enables high-speed data transfer directly from devices, such as digital video cameras. Introduction TOSHIBA Dual Pointing Device Built-in Touch pad Built-in AccuPoint A Touch pad and control buttons in the Options section.
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... megabits per second, 100BASE-Tx) and Gigabit Ethernet LAN (1000 megabits per second, 1000BASE-T). Introduction Multimedia Sound system Video-out jack (S-Video) Headphone jack Microphone jack Windows sound system compatible sound system provides internal speakers and microphone as well as computers and ... microphone and headphone. Some computers in USA, Canada, UK, France, Germany and Australia. Use an S-Video cable. Some models are equipped with a Gigabit Ethernet LAN. TECRA M2 1-8 A 3.5 mm mini microphone jack enables connection of V.90 and V.92 are supported only in this...
... megabits per second, 100BASE-Tx) and Gigabit Ethernet LAN (1000 megabits per second, 1000BASE-T). Introduction Multimedia Sound system Video-out jack (S-Video) Headphone jack Microphone jack Windows sound system compatible sound system provides internal speakers and microphone as well as computers and ... microphone and headphone. Some computers in USA, Canada, UK, France, Germany and Australia. Use an S-Video cable. Some models are equipped with a Gigabit Ethernet LAN. TECRA M2 1-8 A 3.5 mm mini microphone jack enables connection of V.90 and V.92 are supported only in this...
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... on the desktop or the application widow. In the Control Panel, select the TOSHIBA HW Setup icon. 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... the TOSHIBA Power Saver icon. This program lets you customize your hardware settings according ...
... on the desktop or the application widow. In the Control Panel, select the TOSHIBA HW Setup icon. 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... the TOSHIBA Power Saver icon. This program lets you customize your hardware settings according ...
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... from the device to turn on the front side of external devices. i.LINK (IEEE1394) port SD card slot Connect an external device, such as a digital video camera to this switch to the left to your computer. An indicator on the functions (Wireless model or Wireless LAN ready model only). A pin or... in a wide variety of the slot glows when a card is being accessed. SD cards are equipped with a i.Link port. Keep foreign objects out of them. TECRA M2 2-2 Cooling vents help CPU keep foreign objects out of the SD card slot. Some models are used to block the cooling vents.
... from the device to turn on the front side of external devices. i.LINK (IEEE1394) port SD card slot Connect an external device, such as a digital video camera to this switch to the left to your computer. An indicator on the functions (Wireless model or Wireless LAN ready model only). A pin or... in a wide variety of the slot glows when a card is being accessed. SD cards are equipped with a i.Link port. Keep foreign objects out of them. TECRA M2 2-2 Cooling vents help CPU keep foreign objects out of the SD card slot. Some models are used to block the cooling vents.
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Some functions might not execute properly. Operation of all functions of the USB connectors. TECRA M2 2-4 Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) ports The ports comply with the USB 2.0 standard, which enables data transfer speeds 40 times faster than the USB 1.1 standard (The ports also support USB 1.1.). A pin or similar object can damage the computer's circuitry. The Grand Tour External monitor port This 15-pin port lets you connect an external video display. Keep foreign objects out of all USB devices has not been confirmed.
Some functions might not execute properly. Operation of all functions of the USB connectors. TECRA M2 2-4 Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) ports The ports comply with the USB 2.0 standard, which enables data transfer speeds 40 times faster than the USB 1.1 standard (The ports also support USB 1.1.). A pin or similar object can damage the computer's circuitry. The Grand Tour External monitor port This 15-pin port lets you connect an external video display. Keep foreign objects out of all USB devices has not been confirmed.
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... active indicator This indicator glows orange when data is functioning properly. The S-Video cable carries video signal. DC IN 15V DC IN 15V The AC adaptor connects to a digital telephone line. The LAN has two indicators. TECRA M2 2-5 The Grand Tour Backside The figure below shows the computer's back panel...MODEM JACK DC IN 15V LAN ACTIVE INDICATOR (ORANGE) LINK INDICATOR (GREEN) The backside of the computer LAN JACK Video-out jack Modem jack Plug an S-Video cable into this socket. Using the wrong adaptor can damage your computer. Ether LAN jack This jack lets you use...
... active indicator This indicator glows orange when data is functioning properly. The S-Video cable carries video signal. DC IN 15V DC IN 15V The AC adaptor connects to a digital telephone line. The LAN has two indicators. TECRA M2 2-5 The Grand Tour Backside The figure below shows the computer's back panel...MODEM JACK DC IN 15V LAN ACTIVE INDICATOR (ORANGE) LINK INDICATOR (GREEN) The backside of the computer LAN JACK Video-out jack Modem jack Plug an S-Video cable into this socket. Using the wrong adaptor can damage your computer. Ether LAN jack This jack lets you use...
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... floppy disk drive. Region codes for the type of discs it is installed in use. CDs ■ CD-R discs can write. to write compact discs. TECRA M2 2-14 An ATAPI interface controller is maximum 24-speed. The write speed of six marketing regions. The recorded data cannot be erased or changed. ■...-RW discs or high-speed 4- The Grand Tour ■ The external floppy disk drive should be placed on the drive glows. When you purchase DVD-Video, make sure it matches your drive to for DVD drives and media DVD-ROM, CD-RW/DVD-ROM, DVD Multi, DVD±R/±RW drives...
... floppy disk drive. Region codes for the type of discs it is installed in use. CDs ■ CD-R discs can write. to write compact discs. TECRA M2 2-14 An ATAPI interface controller is maximum 24-speed. The write speed of six marketing regions. The recorded data cannot be erased or changed. ■...-RW discs or high-speed 4- The Grand Tour ■ The external floppy disk drive should be placed on the drive glows. When you purchase DVD-Video, make sure it matches your drive to for DVD drives and media DVD-ROM, CD-RW/DVD-ROM, DVD Multi, DVD±R/±RW drives...
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... is slower at the center of a disc and faster at the outer edge. Formats The drives support the following formats: ■ DVD-ROM ■ DVD -Video ■ CD-DA ■ CD-Text ■ Photo CDTM (single/multi-session) ■ CD-ROM Mode 1, Mode 2 ■ CD-ROM XA Mode 2 (Form1, Form2) ■...") CD/DVDs without using an adaptor. The read 24 speed (maximum) CD-R write 24 speed (maximum) CD-RW write 24 speed (maximum, high-speed media) TECRA M2 2-15 The Grand Tour DVDs ■ DVD-R discs can be written only once.
... is slower at the center of a disc and faster at the outer edge. Formats The drives support the following formats: ■ DVD-ROM ■ DVD -Video ■ CD-DA ■ CD-Text ■ Photo CDTM (single/multi-session) ■ CD-ROM Mode 1, Mode 2 ■ CD-ROM XA Mode 2 (Form1, Form2) ■...") CD/DVDs without using an adaptor. The read 24 speed (maximum) CD-R write 24 speed (maximum) CD-RW write 24 speed (maximum, high-speed media) TECRA M2 2-15 The Grand Tour DVDs ■ DVD-R discs can be written only once.
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...glows. When the power is used for other optical drive in this section refer primarily to CDs. EJECT BUTTON Pressing the DVD-ROM eject button TECRA M2 4-6 The full-size drive provides high-performance execution of CD/DVD-ROMbased programs. You can run either 12 cm (4.72") or 8 cm (3..... Use the WinDVD 4 application to next figures. 1. a. Loading discs To load CD/DVDs, follow the steps below and refer to view DVD-Video discs. Operating Basics Using optical media drives The text and illustrations in the Slim Select Bay. However, operation is accessing a CD/DVD-ROM, an...
...glows. When the power is used for other optical drive in this section refer primarily to CDs. EJECT BUTTON Pressing the DVD-ROM eject button TECRA M2 4-6 The full-size drive provides high-performance execution of CD/DVD-ROMbased programs. You can run either 12 cm (4.72") or 8 cm (3..... Use the WinDVD 4 application to next figures. 1. a. Loading discs To load CD/DVDs, follow the steps below and refer to view DVD-Video discs. Operating Basics Using optical media drives The text and illustrations in the Slim Select Bay. However, operation is accessing a CD/DVD-ROM, an...
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... can affect write or rewrite success rates . Hitachi Maxell Ltd. TECRA M2 4-13 Mitsui Chemicals Inc. PIONEER VIDEO CORPORATION Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Also, it is a good idea to make two or more copies of important data, in no event does TOSHIBA guarantee the operation, quality or performance of the recorded contents. Operating...
... can affect write or rewrite success rates . Hitachi Maxell Ltd. TECRA M2 4-13 Mitsui Chemicals Inc. PIONEER VIDEO CORPORATION Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Also, it is a good idea to make two or more copies of important data, in no event does TOSHIBA guarantee the operation, quality or performance of the recorded contents. Operating...
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...closing/opening the LCD panel. ■ Start a communication application such as airplanes, trains, or cars. The original data will be backed up DVD-ROM, DVD-Video or DVD-R/-RW or DVD+R/+RW to CD-R/RW using Drag'n Drop CD+DVD. ■ You cannot use Drag'n Drop CD+DVD's music CD function... DVD+R/+RW disc. ■ Do not use the DISC Backup function of Drag'n Drop CD+DVD. Do not use cut-andpaste. Writing is not recommended. TECRA M2 4-15 Drag'n Drop CD+DVD Note the following : PC card, SD card, USB devices, external display, i.LINK devices, optical digital devices. ■ Open the ...
...closing/opening the LCD panel. ■ Start a communication application such as airplanes, trains, or cars. The original data will be backed up DVD-ROM, DVD-Video or DVD-R/-RW or DVD+R/+RW to CD-R/RW using Drag'n Drop CD+DVD. ■ You cannot use Drag'n Drop CD+DVD's music CD function... DVD+R/+RW disc. ■ Do not use the DISC Backup function of Drag'n Drop CD+DVD. Do not use cut-andpaste. Writing is not recommended. TECRA M2 4-15 Drag'n Drop CD+DVD Note the following : PC card, SD card, USB devices, external display, i.LINK devices, optical digital devices. ■ Open the ...
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... Platinum, you write video to DVD: ■ When installing, uninstalling or InterVideo WinDVD Creator 2 Platinum, the computer should be set to system administrator or equivalent privilege. ■ When Drag'n Drop or similar software is running , the preview might not display properly. TECRA M2 4-17 Note the...disc that has already been written to using InterVideo WinDVD Creator 2 Platinum. In this situation, other than WinDVD is attached. Operating Basics Video (DVD-R/-RW/-RAM) As for "InterVideo WinDVD Creator2 Platinum", only the model that can be written in to DVD is running . ...
... Platinum, you write video to DVD: ■ When installing, uninstalling or InterVideo WinDVD Creator 2 Platinum, the computer should be set to system administrator or equivalent privilege. ■ When Drag'n Drop or similar software is running , the preview might not display properly. TECRA M2 4-17 Note the...disc that has already been written to using InterVideo WinDVD Creator 2 Platinum. In this situation, other than WinDVD is attached. Operating Basics Video (DVD-R/-RW/-RAM) As for "InterVideo WinDVD Creator2 Platinum", only the model that can be written in to DVD is running . ...
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... the monitor before you turn the computer off . 2. Inserting the HDD 3. The computer supports VGA and Super VGA video modes. Connect the monitor to Chapter 4, Operating Basics. Turn the monitor's power on . TECRA M2 8-17 To change the display setting. When you turn on using hot keys to the lock position. Optional Devices...
... the monitor before you turn the computer off . 2. Inserting the HDD 3. The computer supports VGA and Super VGA video modes. Connect the monitor to Chapter 4, Operating Basics. Turn the monitor's power on . TECRA M2 8-17 To change the display setting. When you turn on using hot keys to the lock position. Optional Devices...
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... jack on the TV. 3. You can connect a television set to the Video out jack on an external TV or CRT monitor. TECRA M2 8-18 Connect the TV adaptor cable's S-Video plug to the S-Video jack on the computer. 2. Select a resolution from the menu. Press the TOSHIBA Console button. Select Advanced. 3. Displaying movies on a TV or CRT...
... jack on the TV. 3. You can connect a television set to the Video out jack on an external TV or CRT monitor. TECRA M2 8-18 Connect the TV adaptor cable's S-Video plug to the S-Video jack on the computer. 2. Select a resolution from the menu. Press the TOSHIBA Console button. Select Advanced. 3. Displaying movies on a TV or CRT...