Stress injury

Carefully read the Safety Instruction Manual. It contains information on prevention of stress injuries to your hands and wrists that can be caused by extensive keyboard use. Chapter 3, Getting Started, also includes information on work space design, posture and lighting that can help reduce physical stress.

Heat Warning

The base of the PC can become very warm; while the temperature will not be too hot to the touch, prolonged physical contact may result in a temporary heat imprint on the skin. It is recommended that prolonged physical contact is avoided. Also, if the computer has been used for a long time, avoid direct contact with the metal plate supporting the I/O ports. It can become hot.

Mobile phones

Use of mobile phones can interfere with the PC sound system. The PC operation is not impaired but it is recommended that a distance of 30 cm is maintained between the PC & the mobile phone.
Pressure or impact damage
Do not apply heavy pressure to the computer or subject it to strong impact. Excessive pressure or impact can cause damage to computer components or otherwise cause malfunctions.

PC card overheating

Some PC cards can become hot with prolonged use. If two cards are installed, both can become hot even if only one is used extensively. Overheating of a PC card can result in errors or instability in the PC card operation. Also, be careful when you remove a PC card that has been used for a long time.

CE compliance

This product and the original options are designed to observe the related EMC (Electromagnetic compatibility) and safety standards. However, Toshiba should not guarantee that this product still observes these EMC standards if options or cables not produced by Toshiba are connected or implemented. In this case the persons who have connected / implemented those options / cables have to assure that the system (PC plus options / cables) still fulfils the required standards. To avoid in general EMC problems following advice should be observed: Only CE marked options should be connected / implemented Only best shielded cables should be connected

Working environment

This product was designed to fulfil the EMC (electromagnetic compatibility) requirements to be observed for so-called "Residential, commercial and light industry environments". Toshiba do not approve the use of this product in working environments other than the above mentioned "Residential, commercial and light industry environments". For example, the following environments are not approved: Industrial Environments (environments with a mains voltage >230V~) Medical Environments Automotive Environments Aircraft Environments If this product is supplied with a network port, please refer to the paragraph "Network connection". Any consequences resulting from the use of this product in working environments that are not approved are not the responsibility of Toshiba Europe GmbH. The consequences of the use of this product in non-approved working environments may be: Interference with other devices or machines in the near surrounding area Malfunction of, or data loss from, this product caused by disturbances generated by other devices or machines in the near surrounding area Therefore Toshiba strongly recommend that the electromagnetic compatibility of this product should be suitably tested in all non-approved working environments before use. In the case of automobiles or aircraft, the manufacturer or airline respectively should be asked for permission before use of this product. Furthermore, for general safety reasons, the use of this product in environments with explosive atmospheres is not permitted.

Do not use a pencil to push the reset button. Pencil lead can break off inside the computer and damage its circuitry. Fan A fan keeps the CPU from overheating.
Be careful not to block the fan vent. Also be careful to keep foreign objects out of it. A pin or similar object can damage the computers circuitry.

Right side

This figure shows the computers right side.

MODEM JACK

CD-ROM OR DVD-ROM DRIVE
The right side of the computer
A full-size, maximum 24-speed CD-ROM drive module lets you run either 12 cm (4.72") or 8 cm (3.15") compact disks without using an adaptor. The computer is configured with either a CD-ROM drive or a DVD-ROM drive. See Chapter 4, Operating Basics, for information on using the drive and caring for CDs.
A full-size DVD-ROM drive module lets you run DVD-ROM drive (available for Satellite either 12 cm (4.72") or 8 cm (3.15") digital video disk/compact disk without using an adaptor. The Pro 4320) drive is configured as Regional Playback Control 2 (RPC2). The computer is configured with either a CD-ROM drive or a DVD-ROM drive. See Chapter 4, Operating Basics, for information on using the drive and caring for DVDs.

The Grand Tour 2-3

Modem jack
A RJ-11 modem jack lets you use a modular cable to connect the modem directly to a telephone line.
In case of a lighting storm, unplug the modem cable from the telephone jack. Do not connect the modem to a digital telephone line. A digital line will damage the modem.

Back side

This figure shows the computers back panel.
VIDEO OUT (DVD MODELS ONLY) INFRARED PORT USB PORT DC IN 15V PS/2 MOUSE/ KEYBOARD PORT

SERIAL PORT

EXTERNAL MONITOR PORT

DOCKING INTERFACE PORT

PARALLEL PORT
The back side of the computer

DC IN 15V

The AC adaptors DC output plug connects to this socket. Use only the model of AC adaptor that comes with the computer. Using the wrong adaptor can damage your computer.
External monitor port This 15-pin port lets you connect an external video display. Serial port Use this 9-pin port to connect external serial devices such as an external modem, a serial mouse or printer. This Centronics-compatible 25-pin parallel port is used to connect a parallel printer or other parallel device. This port supports Extended Capabilities Port (ECP) standard.

International modem

This section describes how to connect and disconnect the international modem to and from a telephone jack Refer to the online help files for the internal modem for details on operation of your modem and modem software. In case of a lightning storm, unplug the modem cable from the telephone jack. Do not connect the modem to a digital telephone line. A digital line will damage the modem.

Country selection

Telecommunication regulations vary from one country to another, so you will need to make sure the internal modems settings are correct for the country in which it will be used.
Selection using Toshiba utility
This utility is used with Windows 95/98 and Windows NT. 1. Click Start, point to Programs, point to TOSHIBA Internal Modem and click Country Selection. 2. The Country Selection icon will appear in the Windows Task Tray.
The Country Selection icon
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3. Click the icon with the primary mouse button to display a list of countries that the modem supports. A sub menu for telephony location information will also be displayed. A check will appear next to the currently selected country and telephony location.

The country list

4. Select a country from the country menu or a telephony location from the submenu. When you click a country it becomes the modems country selection, and the New Location for telephony will be set automatically. When you select a telephony location, the corresponding country is automatically selected and it becomes the modems current country setting. 5. Click the icon with the secondary mouse button to display the following menu.

The setting menu

Operating Basics 4-9

Setting

You can enable or disable the following settings:
Show flags for country selection.
The national flags of supported countries are displayed.

AutoRun Mode

The country-selecting utility starts automatically when you start up the operating system.

Standard Bi-directional

Hard Disk Mode
Use this item to select the hard disk mode. The hard disk mode can be set only in TSETUP. Formats for Enhanced IDE and Standard IDE are different, so if you change the setting, you will have to reformat the hard disk for the appropriate setting. Enhanced IDE (Normal) Standard IDE Select this mode when using MS-DOS, Windows 95/98 or Windows NT. (Default) Select this mode when using an operating system that does not support Enhanced IDE. If this mode is selected with MS-DOS, up to 504 MB is logically available even though the disks capacity is larger than 504 MB.
Setup and Password Security 7-7

Boot priority

This tab sets the priority for booting the computer. Select from the following settings: FDD HDD CD-ROM HDD FDD CD-ROM FDD CD-ROM HDD HDD CD-ROM FDD CD-ROM FDD HDD CD-ROM HDD FDD The computer looks for bootable files first on the diskette drive, then on the HDD and last on the CD/DVD-ROM. (Default) The computer looks for bootable files first on the HDD, then on the diskette drive and last on the CD/DVD-ROM. The computer looks for bootable files first on the diskette drive, then on the CD/DVD-ROM and last on the HDD. The computer looks for bootable files first on the HDD, then on the CD/DVD-ROM and last on the diskette drive. The computer looks for bootable files first on the CD/DVD-ROM, then on the diskette drive, and last on the HDD. The computer looks for bootable files first on the CD/DVD-ROM, then on the HDD, and last on the diskette drive.
You can override the settings and manually select a boot device by pressing one of the following keys while the computer is booting: F B C Selects the diskette drive. Selects the HDD. Selects the CD/DVD-ROM.
This procedure does not affect the settings.

Power On Boot Select

This tab lets you enable or disable the F2 hotkey, which changes the boot device when pressed during start up.
This tab lets you customize your computers display settings for either the internal LCD screen or for an external monitor.
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Power On Display

Lets you set the display to be used when the computer is booted. Auto-Selected Simultaneous Selects an external monitor if one is connected. Otherwise, it selects the internal LCD. (Default) Selects both the internal LCD and external monitor for simultaneous display.

8-16 Optional Devices

Refer to the previous illustration for the location of items on the Card Station IIIs right side. Eject lever PC Card Slot This lever pops out for easy disconnection of the computer from the Card Station III. A PC Card Slot accommodates a 5 mm (Type II) or a 10.5 mm (type III) card. This slot supports CardBus. (Slot 2) Use this dial to adjust the headphone volume.

Volume control

Connection lock
This key lock prevents inadvertent disconnection of the computer and Card Station III and it locks the right side PC Card. Turn the key 90 degrees to lock the computer only; turn it 180 degrees to lock both the computer and the PC Card.
The following illustration shows the Card Station IIIs back.
EXTERNAL MONITOR PORT PS/2 KEYBOARD PORT PS/2 MOUSE PORT PARALLEL PORT SERIAL PORT MIDI/JOYSTICK
HEADPHONE JACK LINE-OUT JACK LINE-IN JACK MICROPHONE JACK DC IN USB PORTS EXTERNAL DISKETTE DRIVE PORT (NOT USED) SECURITY LOCK SLOT PC CARD SLOT (3) PC CARD LOCK
The AC adaptor connects to this socket. This port enables connection of a MIDI joystick for use with games or other specialized software.

MIDI/Joystick port

Optional Devices 8-17
Use this Centronics-compatible, 25-pin parallel port to connect a parallel printer or other parallel device. It replaces the computers parallel port.
External monitor port This 15-pin port lets you connect an external video monitor. Note that the Resume feature is effective with an external monitor. Serial port Use this 9-pin port to connect serial devices such as an external modem, serial mouse or serial printer. It replaces the computers serial port. Two Universal Serial Buses (USB) enable daisychain connection of a number of USB-equipped devices to one USB. A standard 3.5 mm mini headphone jack enables connection of a stereo headphone (16 ohm minimum) or other device for audio output. When you connect headphones, the internal speaker is automatically disabled. A standard 3.5 mm mini microphone jack enables connection of microphone for audio input. When you connect a microphone, the internal microphone is automatically disabled. A standard 3.5 mm mini line-in jack enables connection of a stereo device for audio input. A standard 3.5 mm mini line-out jack enables connection of a stereo device for audio output. Use this port to connect a PS/2 keyboard. Use this port to connect a PS/2 compatible pointing device.

Connecting the spacer

Optional Devices 8-21
Connecting the spacer to the Card Station III
This section describes connection of the spacer to the Card Station III. 1. Make sure the engaging pins on the Card Station III are down (pull the release lever forward). 2. Seat the spacer between the guide rails on the Card Station III.
3. Hold the Card Station III and spacer together on each side and slide the spacer forward with your thumbs. 4. Remove the rubber cover from the computers Docking Interface port, and set the computer lock on the bottom of the spacer to the unlock position. 5. Make sure the engaging pins are down (pull the release lever forward).

8-22 Optional Devices

6. Seat the computer between the spacer guide rails and push the computer forward to secure the connection with the Card Station III.

Connecting the computer

Optional Devices 8-23
Installing and removing PC Cards
The Card Station III has two PC Card Slots, one on either side, that each accommodate one Type II or one Type III card. To install a PC Card, follow the steps below. 1. Turn off the computer if it is connected. 2. A pair of flaps protects the PC Card Slot. Insert the PC Card through these flaps.
Installing a card in the Card Station III
3. When the card is almost fully seated, you will feel some resistance. Press gently to assure a firm connection, but do not force the card into position. Before you turn on the power to the computer, make sure it is in boot mode. 4. Set the lock for the appropriate PC Card. For the left side, slide the lock toward the front of the Card Station III. For the right side, turn the key lock 180 degrees. If you connect a security cable to the Card Station III, the PC Card lock will be blocked, preventing removal or installation of a PC Card. To remove or install a PC Card, first remove the security cable.

8-24 Optional Devices

To remove a PC Card, follow the steps below. Make sure the computer is in boot mode, then turn off the power. If the computer is not attached, do not remove the card unless the computer was in Boot mode the last time you turned it off when it was attached to the Card Station III. 1. Turn off the computer if it is connected. 2. Unlock the PC Card. For the left side, slide the lock toward the back of the Card Station III. For the right side, turn the key lock back 90 degrees. 3. Press the eject button and the card will pop out slightly.
Removing a card from the Card Station III

4. Grasp the card and pull it out.

Optional Devices 8-25

Port Replicator
In addition to the ports available on the computer, a Port Replicator (PA2731UE) provides audio line-in and line-out jacks, MIDI/joystick ports and separate ports for PS/2 mouse and PS/2 keyboard. The Port Replicator connects directly to the docking interface port on the back of the computer so no cabling is necessary. The AC adaptor connects the Port Replicator to a power source. Before connecting, make sure the engaging pins are down. Before connecting, remove the rubber cover from the computers Docking Interface cover. Ports for connecting the following devices are available on the Port Replicator. Connecting methods are explained later in this chapter. External monitor Parallel printer Serial devices PS/2 mouse PS/2 keyboard DC IN socket Security lock slot MIDI/Joystick Audio line-in, line-out jacks Headphone jack Microphone jack Volume control Universal Serial Bus (two)

8-26 Optional Devices

The illustration below shows the Port Replicators front.
ENGAGING PIN (NOT SHOWN) METAL LATCHES COMPUTER CONNECTOR ENGAGING PIN (NOT SHOWN)
VOLUME CONTROL FINGER GRIP EJECT LEVER GUIDE RAILS FINGER GRIP
EJECT LEVER RELEASE BUTTON
Computer connector Finger grips Guide rails Metal latches Eject lever release button Engaging pins
This is the computer interface. It connects directly to the computers docking interface port. Use these grips to steady the Port Replicator as you push the computer forward with your thumbs. These rails guide the computer to a proper connection with the Port Replicator. These latches engage slots on the bottom of the computer to hold it securely to the Port Replicator. Press this button when you pull the elect lever to disconnect the Port Replicator. These pins engage holes on the computer to secure the connection.

Optional Devices 8-27

Refer to the previous illustration for the location of items on the Port Replicators right side. Eject lever Volume control This lever pops out for easy disconnection of the computer from the Port Replicator Use this dial to adjust the headphone volume.
The illustration below shows the Port Replicators back.
PS/2 MOUSE PORT MIDI/JOYSTICK EXTERNAL MONITOR PORT PS/2 KEYBOARD PORT SERIAL PORT PARALLEL PORT
HEADPHONE JACK LINE-OUT JACK LINE-IN JACK MICROPHONE JACK DC IN USB PORTS SECURITY LOCK SLOT COMPUTER LOCK

Serial mouse

Problem Procedure
On-screen pointer Check for a firm connection between the serial does not respond to port and the cables 9-pin connector. serial mouse operation Did you connect the mouse before turning on the computer? Is the Serial port set properly? Check Windows 95/98 Device Manager. Is your software configured to recognize the mouse? Check the software documentation. If problems persist, contact your dealer.

9-12 Troubleshooting

Refer also to Chapter 8, Optional Devices. Problem PC Card error occurs Procedure Reseat the PC Card to make sure it is firmly connected. Make sure the connection between the external device and the card is firm. Check the cards documentation. If problems persist, contact your dealer.

Monitor

Refer also to Chapter 8, Optional Devices, and to your monitors documentation. Problem Monitor does not turn on Procedure Make sure that the external monitors power switch is on. Confirm that the external monitors power cable is plugged into a working power outlet. Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on the external monitor. Press hotkeys Fn + F5 to change the display priority and make sure it is not set for the internal display. Display error occurs Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is attached firmly. Run the diagnostics program TDIAGS. If problems persist, contact your dealer.

Troubleshooting 9-13

Refer also to Chapter 7, Setup and Password Security. Problem No sound is heard Procedure Adjust the volume control dial. Check the software volume settings. Make sure the headphone connection is secure. Check Windows 95/98 Device Manager. Make sure the sound function is enabled and that settings for I/O address, Interrupt level and DMA are correct for your software and do not conflict with other hardware devices that you may have connected to the computer. If problems persist, contact your dealer.
Refer also to your USB devices documentation. Problem USB device does not work Procedure Check for a firm cable connection between the USB ports on the computer and the USB device. Make sure the USB device drivers are properly installed. Refer to your Windows 95/98 documentation for information on checking the drivers. If you are using an operating system that does not support USB, you can still use a USB mouse and/or USB keyboard. If these devices do not work, make sure the USB Legacy Emulation item in TSETUP is set to Enabled. This feature works only for mouse and keyboard. Also, the mouse and keyboard must be connected, before you boot the computer. If problems persist, contact your dealer.

A full-size, DVD-ROM drive module lets you run DVD-ROM drive (available for Satellite either 12 cm (4.72") or 8 cm (3.15") digital video disk/compact disks without using an adaptor. The Pro 4320) drive is configured as Regional Playback Control 2 (RPC2). It runs DVD-ROMs at maximum 6 speed and CD-ROMs at maximum 24 speed. This drive supports the same formats as the CDROM drive plus the following: DVD-ROM DVD-Video
Built-in 13.0 DSTN screen with 800 horizontal x 600 vertical pixels or 13.3", 14.1" or 15.0 XGA-TFT with 1024 horizontal x 768 vertical pixels. A 64-bit graphics controller maximises display performance.
Built-in 84 keys or 86 keys, compatible with IBM enhanced keyboard, embedded numeric overlay, dedicated cursor control, and two dedicated Windows keys.

Specifications A-3

Parallel Serial External monitor PS/2 Mouse/ Keyboard Microphone Headphone Security lock slot Infrared Parallel printer or other parallel device (ECP compatible) RS-232C compatible port (16550 UART compatible) 15-pin, analogue VGA port supports VESA DDC2B compatible functions. Connects an external PS/2 mouse or PS/2 keyboard Enables connection of a monaural microphone Enables connection of a stereo headphone Connects a security lock to anchor the computer to a desk or other large object The infrared port is compatible with Infrared Data Association (IrDA 1.1) Fast InfraRed (FIR) standards. It enables cableless 4 Mbps data transfer with IrDA 1.1 compatible external devices. The Universal Serial Bus (USB) enables chain connection of a number of USB-equipped devices to one port on your computer. This RCA video jack lets you transfer data to external devices. It supports DVD decoding. Special port for connecting a CardStation IV, CardStation III and Port Replicator.

Universal Serial Bus

Video-out Docking interface

A-4 Specifications

Built-in A pointing device, the AccuPoint II, in the centre of the keyboard and control buttons at the base of the keyboard enable control of the onscreen pointer.

PC card slot

Built-in Slot for PC cards (PCMCIA) accommodates: two 5 mm Type II, or one 10.5 mm Type III
Toshiba Bass Enhanced Sound System
Built-in Sound Blaster Pro and Windows Sound System compatible sound system provides internal stereo speakers as well as jacks for an external microphone, headphone. It also has a volume control dial.
Standard Windows operating system, Toshiba Utilities and drivers preloaded on hard disk.

Specifications A-5

Network control unit (NCU) Type of NCU Type of line Type of dialling Control command Monitor function AA Telephone line (analog only) Pulse Tone AT commands EIA-578 commands Computers speaker
Communication specifications Communication system Communication protocol Data: Fax: Full duplex Half duplex V.21/V.22/V.22bis/V.32/V.3 2bis/V.34/V.90 103/212A K56 flex V.17/V.29/V.27ter/ V.21 ch2

Appendix D

Keyboard Layouts

Belgian

Canadian

Keyboard Layouts D-1

Danish

French

German

D-2 Keyboard Layouts

Italian

Norwegian

Polish

Keyboard Layouts D-3

Portuguese

Spanish

Swedish

D-4 Keyboard Layouts

Swiss-German

UK English

US English

Keyboard Layouts D-5

D-6 Keyboard Layouts

Appendix E

Display Controller and Modes

Display controller

The display controller interprets software commands into hardware commands that turn particular pels on or off. The controller is an advanced Video Graphics Array (VGA) that provides Super VGA (SVGA) and Extended Graphics Array (XGA) support for the internal LCD and external monitors. Because of the LCDs increased resolution, lines may appear broken in DOS mode. A high-resolution external monitor connected to the computer can display up to 1280 horizontal and 1024 vertical pixels at up to 256 colours or 1024 horizontal and 768 vertical pixels at up to 16M colours. The display controller also controls the video mode, which uses industry standard rules to govern the screen resolution and the maximum number of colours that can be displayed on screen. Software written for a given video mode will run on any computer that supports the mode. The computers display controller supports all VGA and SVGA modes, the most widely used industry standards.
Display Controller and Modes E-1

Video modes

The computer supports video modes defined in the following table. If your application offers a selection of mode numbers that do not match the numbers on the table, select a mode based on mode type, resolution, character matrix, number of colours and refresh rates. Also, consider that if your software supports both graphics and text modes, the screen display may appear to operate faster using a text mode.

Table 1. Video modes

Type Resolution Character LCD matrix (pels) colours
8x8 8xx x 14 8(9) x 16 8(9) x 16 8x8 8x8 8(9) x 14 8(9) x 16 8x8 8xx x x x 16 8xx of 256k 16 of 256k 16 of 256k 16 of 256k 16 of 256k 16 of 256k 4 of 256k 2 of 256k Mono Mono 16 of 256k 16 of 256k Mono 16 of 256k 2 of 256k 16 of 256k 256 of 256k 256 of 256k

ASCII Character Codes G-3

Dec code 126 127

Hex code 6A 6B 6C 6D 6E 6F 7A 7B 7C 7D 7E 7F
IBM char a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z { } ~

Sort seq 126 127

Dec code 158 159
Hex code 8A 8B 8C 8D 8E 8F 9A 9B 9C 9D 9E 9F
IBM char Pt

Sort seq 36 36

G-4 ASCII Character Codes

Dec code 190 191

Hex code A0 A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 A6 A7 A8 A9 AA AB AC AD AE AF B0 B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B6 B7 B8 B9 BA BB BC BD BE BF

IBM char a o

Sort seq 34 34

Dec code 222 223

Hex code C0 C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 C6 C7 C8 C9 CA CB CC CD CE CF D0 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7 D8 D9 DA DB DC DD DE DF

Sort seq

ASCII Character Codes G-5

Dec code 254 255

Hex code E0 E1 E2 E3 E4 E5 E6 E7 E8 E9 EA EB EC ED EE EF F0 F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F9 FA FB FC FD FE FF

IBM char

Sort seq 83
G-6 ASCII Character Codes

Appendix H

International Modem Guide
When you are familiar with the procedures and information in this guide, carefully follow the steps described for installing the international modem. Do not disassemble the computer beyond the steps described in this instruction or touch any components not specifically described.

Installing the modem

To install the modem follow the procedures below.
Before installing the international modem, remove the battery pack. Refer to Chapter 6, Power and Power-Up Modes, for details on removing the battery pack.
Installing the modem cover and jack
To install the modem cover and jack, follow the steps below and refer to following illustrations. 1. Remove one screw securing the cover. 2. Use a coin to release latches on the cover.

Removing the cover

International Modem Guide H-1
3. Thread the modem cable into the hole shown below and fit the modem jack into its slot.

Seating the modem jack

4. Seat the cover and press to secure the latches. Be sure the jack fits the hole in the cover properly. 5. Secure the cover with one screw.

Accessing the modem slot

To access the modem slot, you will need to move back the keyboard. Follow the steps below. 1. Turn the computer right side up. 2. Slide the display latch on the front of the computer to the right and open the display panel. 3. A plastic strip lies between the keyboard and the palm rest. To remove it, slip your fingernails or a thin object between the strip and the palm rest. Pry up to release six latches securing the strip. 4. A metal brace lies under the plastic strip at about the midpoint. Remove one screw securing the metal brace and lift it out. 5. Lift up the key board a little and move it back three or four centimetres. Be careful not to pull the keyboards ribbon cable.
H-2 International Modem Guide
Connecting the modem board

Glossary 1

asynchronous: Lacking regular time relationship. As applied to computer communications, asynchronous refers to the method of transmitting data that does not require a steady stream of bits to be transmitted at regular time intervals. AUTOEXEC.BAT: A batch file that executes a series of MS-DOS commands and programs each time you start the computer. This is no longer necessarily used when booting Windows NT 4.0 and higher.
backup: A duplicate copy of files kept as a spare in case the original is destroyed. batch file: A file that can be executed from the system prompt containing a sequence of operating system commands or executable files. See also AUTOEXEC.BAT. billion byte (Bi.B): A unit of data storage equal to 1,000,000,000 bytes. See also million byte. binary: The base two number system composed of zeros and ones (off or on), used by most digital computers. The right most digit of a binary number has a value of 1, the next a value of 2, then 4, 8, 16, and so on. For example, the binary number 101 has a value of 5. See also ASCII. BIOS: Basic Input Output System. The firmware that controls data flow within the computer. See also firmware. bit: Derived from "binary digit," the basic unit of information used by the computer. It is either zero or one. Eight bits is one byte. See also byte. board: A circuit board. An internal card containing electronic components, called chips, which perform a specific function or increase the capabilities of the system. boot: Short for bootstrap. A program that starts or restarts the computer. The program reads instructions from a storage device into the computers memory. bps: Bits per second. Typically used to describe the data transmission speed of a modem. buffer: The portion of the computers memory where data is temporarily stored. Buffers often compensate for differences in the rate of flow from one device to another. bus: An interface for transmission of signals, data or electric power. byte: The representation of a single character. A sequence of eight bits treated as a single unit; also the smallest addressable unit within the system.

Glossary 2

cache memory: High speed memory which stores 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 that same data, it looks for it in the cache memory rather than the main memory, which saves time. The computer has two cache levels. Level one is incorporated into the processor and level two resides in external memory. capacity: The amount of data that can be stored on a magnetic storage device such as a diskette (floppy disk) or hard disk. It is usually described in terms of kilobytes (KB), where one KB = 1024 bytes and megabytes (MB), where one MB = 1024 KB. Card Station IV: A device that enables one-point connection to a number of peripheral devices and provides additional ports and slots. card: Synonym for board. See board. CardBus: An industry standard bus for 32-bit PC Cards. Centronics: The printer manufacturer whose method of data transmission between a parallel printer and a computer has become an industry standard. CGA: Colour/graphics adaptor. A video display protocol defined by the IBM Colour/Graphics Monitor Adaptor and its associated circuitry. This protocol supports two-colour 640x200 and four-colour 320x200 graphics, and 16-colour 640x200 and 320x200 text modes. character: Any letter, number, punctuation mark, or symbol used by the computer. Also synonymous with byte. chassis: The frame containing the computer. chip: A small semiconductor containing computer logic and circuitry for processing, memory, input/output functions and controlling other chips. CMOS: Complementary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor. An electronic circuit fabricated on a silicon wafer that requires very little power. Integrated circuits implemented in CMOS technology can be tightly packaged and are highly reliable. cold start: Starting a computer that is currently off (turning on the power). COM1, COM2, COM3 and COM4: The names assigned to the serial and communication ports.

Glossary 5

echo: To send back a reflection of the transmitted data to the sending device. You can display the information on the screen, or output it to the printer, or both. When a computer receives back data it transmitted to a CRT (or other peripheral device) and then retransmits the data to printer, the printer is said to echo the CRT. EGA: Enhanced Graphics Adaptor. A video display protocol defined by the IBM Enhanced Graphics Adaptor and its associated circuitry for direct drive TTL displays that supports 16-colour/monochrome 640x350 and 16-colour 640x200 and 320x200 graphics, and 16-colour 640x350 and 320x350 text modes. erase: See delete. escape guard time: A time before and after an escape code is sent to the modem which distinguishes between escapes that are part of the transmitted data, and escapes that are intended as a command to the modem. escape: 1) A code (ASCII code 27), signalling the computer that what follows are commands; used with peripheral devices such as printers and modems. 2) A means of aborting the task currently in progress. execute: To interpret and execute an instruction. Extended Capability Port: An industry standard that provides a data buffer, switchable forward and reverse data transmission, and run length encoding (RLE) support.
fast infrared: An industry standard that enables cableless infrared serial data transfer at speeds of up to 4 Mbps. file: A collection of related information; a file can contain data, programs, or both. firmware: A set of instructions built into the hardware which controls and directs a microprocessors activities. fixed disk: See hard disk. floppy disk drive (FDD): An electromechanical device that reads and writes to floppy disks. See also diskette. floppy disk: See diskette. folder: An icon in Windows used to store documents or other folders. format: The process of readying a blank disk for its first use. Formatting establishes the structure of the disk that the operating system expects before it writes files or programs onto the disk. function keys: The keys labelled F1 through F12 that tell the computer to perform certain functions.

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TOSHIBA NOTEBOOK, DESKTOP, AND SERVER SYSTEMS

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Libretto 50, 70, 100, 110 Series Portg 610, 620, 650, 660, 3010, 3020, 3110, 3140 Series Portg 3440, 3480, 3490, 4000, 7000, 7010, 7020, 7140, 7200 Series Portg 7200CTe, 7220CTe Series Satellite 100, 110, 200, 220, 300, 310, 320, 330, 1550, 1800 Series Satellite 1605, 1625, 1675, 1695, 1715, 1730, 1750, 3000 Series Satellite 2060, 2100, 2140, 2180, 2210, 2230, 2250, 2500, 2510 Series Satellite 2520, 2530, 2540, 2550, 2590, 2610, 2650, 2670, 2710 Series Satellite 2750, 2770, 2800, 4000, 4010, 4020, 4030, 4060, 4070 Series Satellite 4080, 4090, 4100, 5000 Series Satellite Pro 400, 410, 420, 430, 440, 460, 470, 480, 490 Series Satellite Pro 4220, 4260, 4270, 4280, 4290, 4310, 4320, 4330 Series Satellite Pro 4340, 4360, 4380, 4600, 6000 Series Tecra 500, 510, 520, 530, 540, 550, 700, 710, 720 Series Tecra 730, 730X, 740, 750, 780, 8000, 8100, 8200, 9000 Series T100, T200 Series T1800, T1850, T1900, T1910, T1950, T1960 Series T2100, T2130, T2150, T2400, T2450 Series T3300 Series T3400, T3600 Series T4400 Series T6400 Series T4500, T4600, T4700, T4800, T4850, T4900 Series T6600 Series Equium Series Infinia Series Magnia, M500, M500D, M510D Server Series Toshiba V3100, 3200, V3300 Value-Priced Desktop Series
NOTES: ( ) Use the parallel port wraparound connector (P/N: TTW-9100) on the printer port. Libretto series, Portege 3xx, 3xxx, 4xxx, 7xxx series, and Satellite 5xxx series do NOT have an integrated parallel port. An I/O bar (ships with system, except for Portege 4xxx) or an enhanced port replicator (sold separately) is required to provide the parallel port on the Libretto and Portege series. Printer PC Card (P000293630) and PC Card Cable (P000293640) are required to provide the parallel port on the Satellite 5xxx series. ( ) Disconnect all power sources (i.e. AC adapter or AC power cord and all batteries: Main, RTC, Backup) ( ) Password deletion software is required. Ship computer to Toshiba Manufacturing Repair Center (MRC) or Premier ASP ( ) Reset via jumper setting on motherboard. See maintenance manual for location and setting. () Reset via shorting jumper pad (J1 - Satellite 16xx and 3xxx series/J9 - Satellite 17xx series) on the system board for five seconds minimum with system powered off and main battery/AC adapter disconnected. Jumper pad is located under the memory cover. The expansion memory must be removed for access to the jumper pad. This procedure will also reset CMOS. ( ) This part number includes both parallel and serial port connectors. If the unit is not listed above, then the system password security feature is not available.
pwdel.doc Service Engineering Department 03/28/2003