Toshiba Satellite Pro Te2000 Manual

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Wireless communication LED
The LED indicates the status of the wireless communication functions.
LED status Indication
LED off Wireless communication switch is set to off.
Automatic power down because of overheating.
Power malfunction
LED glows Wireless communication switch is on.
Wireless LAN is turned on by an application.
If you used the Task Tray icon to disable W-LAN, restart the computer or follow
the procedures below to enable the system to recognize W-LAN. Open or click the
following: Start, Setup, Control Panel, System, Device Manager and
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LAN
LAN circuits support Ethernet LAN (10 megabits per second, 10BASE-T) and Fast
Ethernet LAN (100 megabits per second, 100BASE-Tx). This section describes
how to connect/disconnect to a LAN.
CAUTION: Do not install or remove an optional memory module while
Wake-up on LAN is enabled.
NOTE: Wake-up on LAN does not work without the AC adaptor. Leave it
connected, if you are using this feature.
LAN cable types
CAUTION: The computer must be configured properly before connecting
to a LAN. Logging onto a LAN using the computer’s default settings could
cause a malfunction in LAN operation. Check with your LAN administra-
tor regarding set-up procedures.
If you are using Fast Ethernet LAN (100 megabits per second, 100BASE-TX), be
sure to connect with a CAT5 cable. You cannot use a CAT3 cable.
If you are using Ethernet LAN (10 megabits per second, 10BASE-T), you can
connect with either a CAT5 or a CAT3.
Connecting cable
To connect the LAN cable, follow the steps below.
CAUTION: Connect the AC adaptor before connecting the LAN cable.
The AC adaptor must remain connected during LAN use. If you discon-
nect the AC Adaptor while the computer is accessing a LAN, the system
may hang up.
1. Turn off the power to the computer and to all external devices connected to
the computer.
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2. Plug one end of the cable into the LAN’s jack. Press gently until you hear the
latch click into place.
Figure 4-13  Connecting the LAN cable
3. Plug the other end of the cable into a LAN hub connector. Check with your
LAN administrator before connecting to a hub.
Disconnecting cable
To disconnect the LAN cable, follow the steps below.
1. Pinch the lever on the connector in the computer and pull out the connector.
2. Disconnect the cable from the LAN hub in the same manner. Check with your
LAN administrator before disconnecting from the hub.
Super Long Life scheme
The Super Long Life mode is a scheme of the TOSHIBA Power Saver utility.
It is designed to maximize battery operating time, therefore, when it is enabled
all LAN functions, both wired and wireless, are disabled.
The Super Long Life power saving scheme is not selected as a default.
NOTE: Wired and wireless LAN functions are disabled in the default
settings. To enable the settings, you must check the Control device
power management checkbox. Right-click the device name to change
the status. If the checkbox is not checked, you will not be able to change
the device status.  Refer to TOSHIBA Power Saver utility help files for
details.
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Figure 4-14 The Super Long Life Properties window
Network Device Switch
This feature lets you select actions that will enable or disable LAN and
wireless LAN functions. The following settings can be made in
NetworkDeviceSwitch utility.
To make settings follow the steps below.
1. Click the NetworkDeviceSwitch icon. The icon is on the Task bar.
2. Select a device or select Disable all device.
Figure 4-15  The  NetworkDeviceSwitch icon
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Depending on the settings in the TOSHIBA Power Saver utility, the following
four events can trigger a change in the Power Savings settings. To avoid these
automatic changes, clear the Control device power management
checkbox in the Power Saver utility. For details, refer to the Power Saver
utility’s help files.
1. You start the computer on battery power.
2. You start the computer with the AC adapter connected and disconnect
the AC adapter during operation.
3. You change the Power Saver settings.
4. The computer resumes operation in suspend or hibernation mode.
Using the internal modem
This section describes how to make settings and connect the modem. Refer to the
computer’s online help files for more information. Refer also to the online help files
for your modem software.
NOTE: The internal modem does not support the voice functions
described in the help files. All data and fax functions are supported.
CAUTIONS:1. In case of a lightning storm, unplug the modem cable
from the telephone jack.
2. Do not connect the modem to a digital telephone line.
A digital line will damage the modem.
Region selection
Telecommunication regulations vary from one region to another, so you will need to
make sure the internal modem’s settings are correct for the region in which it will be
used.
1. a. In Windows
® XP, click start, point to All Programs, point to TOSHIBA
Internal Modem and click Region Select Utility.
NOTE: Do not use the Country/Region Select function in the Modem
setup utility in the Control Panel if the function is available. If you change
the Country/Region in the Control Panel, the change may not take effect.
b. In Windows
® 2000, click Start, point to Programs, point to TOSHIBA
Internal Modem and click Region Select Utility.
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2. The Region Selection icon will appear in the Windows Task Bar.
Figure 4-14 The Region Selection icon (Windows® XP)
Figure 4-15 The Region Selection icon (Windows® 2000)
3. Click the icon with the primary mouse button to display a list of regions that
the modem supports. A sub menu for telephony location information will also
be displayed. A check will appear next to the currently selected region and
telephony location.
4. Select a region from the region menu or a telephony location from the
submenu.
 When you click a region it becomes the modem’s region selection, and the
New Location for telephony will be set automatically.
 When you select a telephony location, the corresponding region is automati-
cally selected and it becomes the modem’s current region setting.
Properties menu
Click the icon with the secondary mouse button to display the following menu.
Figure 4-16 The menu list (Windows® XP)
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Figure 4-17 The menu list (Windows® 2000)
Setting
You can enable or disable the following settings:
AutoRun Mode
Region Select Utility starts automatically when you start up the operating
system.
Open the Dialing Properties dialog box after selecting region.
The dialing properties dialog box will be displayed automatically after you
select the region.
Location list for region selection.
A submenu appears displaying location information for telephony.
Open dialog box, if the modem and Telephony Current
Location region code do not match.
A warning dialog box is displayed if current settings for region code and
telephony location are incorrect.
Modem Selection
If the computer cannot recognize the internal modem, a dialog box is displayed.
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Dialing Properties
Select this item to display the dialing properties.
CAUTION: If you are using the computer in Japan, technical regulations
described in the Telecommunications Business Law require that you
select Japan region mode. It is illegal to use the modem in Japan with any
other selection.
Connecting
To connect the internal modem cable, follow the steps below.
CAUTIONS:1. In case of a lightning storm, unplug the modem cable
from the telephone jack.
2. Do not connect the modem to a digital telephone line.
A digital line will damage the modem.
1. Plug one end of the modular cable into the modem jack.
2. Plug the other end of the modular cable into a telephone jack.
Figure 4-18  Connecting the internal modem
CAUTION: Do not pull on the cable or move the computer while the
cable is connected.
NOTE: If you use a storage device such as a CD-ROM drive or HDD
connected to a 16-bit PC card, modem speed might be slow or communi-
cation might be interrupted.
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Disconnecting
To disconnect the internal modem cable, follow the steps below.
1. Pinch the lever on the connector in the telephone jack and pull out the
connector.
2. Disconnect the cable from the computer in the same manner.
3. In the same way, pull the cable’s other connector out of the computer.
Cleaning the computer
To help ensure long, trouble-free operation, keep the computer free of dust and use
care with liquids around the computer.
❑Be careful not to spill liquids into the computer. If the computer does get wet,
turn the power off immediately and let the computer dry completely before you
turn it on again.
❑Clean the computer using a slightly damp (with water) cloth. You can use glass
cleaner on the display. Spray a small amount of cleaner on a soft, clean cloth
and wipe the screen gently with the cloth.
CAUTION: Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer or let liquid
run into any part of it. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to
clean the computer.
Moving the computer
The computer is designed for rugged durability. However, a few simple precautions
taken when moving the computer will help ensure trouble-free operation.
❑Make sure all disk activity has ended before moving the computer. Check the
Disk, Slim Select Bay indicators on the computer and the indicator on any
external disk drive.
❑If a diskette is in the external disk drive, remove it.
❑If a CD/DVD is in the drive, remove it. Also make sure the drawer is securely
closed.
❑Disconnect the AC adaptor and all other peripherals before moving the
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❑Close the display. Do not pick up the computer by its display panel or back
(where the interface ports are located).
❑Close all port covers.
❑Use the carrying case when transporting the computer.
Heat dispersal
To protect from overheating, the CPU has an internal temperature sensor. If the
computer’s internal temperature rises to a certain level, the cooling fan is turned on
or the processing speed is lowered. You can select whether to control the CPU
temperature by turning on the fan first, then if necessary, lowering the CPU speed.
Or, by lowering the CPU speed first, then if necessary, turning on the fan. Use the
Fan item of the Power Save Mode window in TOSHIBA Power Saver.
When the CPU temperature falls to a normal range, the fan is turned off and the
CPU operation returns to standard speed.
NOTE: If the CPU temperature reaches an unacceptably high level with
either setting, the system automatically shuts down to prevent damage.
Data in memory will be lost.
Heat dispersal