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Multimedia 
Sound System Windows Sound System compatible sound 
system provides internal speaker as well as 
jacks for an external microphone and 
headphone. It also has a volume control dial. 
Video-out jack This RCA jack lets you transfer NTSC-J, 
NTSC-M or PAL-B data to external devices.  
Communications  
Modem An internal modem provides capability for data 
and fax communication. It supports V.92 
(US/Canda) and V.90 (other countries/regions). 
The speed of data transfer and fax depends on 
analog telephone line conditions. It has a modem 
jack for connecting to a telephone line.  
LAN The computer is equipped with a LAN card that 
supports Ethernet LAN (10 Mbit/s, 10BASE-T) 
and Fast Ethernet LAN (100 Mbit/s, 100BASE-
Tx).  
Wireless LAN Some computers in this series are equipped with 
a wireless LAN mini-PCI card that is compatible 
with other LAN systems based on Direct 
Sequence Spread Spectrum radio technology 
that complies with the IEEE 802.11 Standard 
(Revision A or B). Revision-A supports data 
transfer up to 54 Mbit/s. Revision-B supports 
data transfer up to 11 Mbit/s. Turbo Mode 
(USA,Canada only) supports data transfer up to 
108 Mbit/s. It has Frequency Channel Selection 
(5 GHz or 2.4 GHz) and allows roming 
overmultiple channels. 
Slim Select Bay 
Modules Slim Select Bay is a single-drive bay that 
accommodates a DVD-ROM drive, CD-RW/DVD-
ROM drive, DVD Multi drive, optional Slim Select 
Bay HDD adaptor, optional Slim Select Bay 2nd 
battery pack. The TOSHIBA Mobile Extension 
enables hot insertion of modules when you are 
using a plug and play operating system. 
Security  
Security lock slot Connects an optional security lock to anchor the 
computer to a desk or other large object  
						

							 
 
 
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Software 
Operating System Windows® XP Professional is available. Refer to 
the preinstalled software section at the front of 
this chapter. 
TOSHIBA Utilities A number of utilities and drivers are preinstalled 
to make your computer more convenient to use. 
Refer to the Utilities section in this chapter. 
Plug and Play When you connect an external device to the 
computer or when you install a component, Plug 
and Play capability enables the system to 
recognize the connection and make the 
necessary configurations automatically.  
Special features 
The following features are either unique to TOSHIBA computers or are 
advanced features, which make the computer more convenient to use. 
Hotkeys Key combinations let you quickly modify the 
system configuration directly from the keyboard 
without running a system configuration program. 
Keypad overlay Keys with gray lettering make up the keypad 
overlay, which lets you use the keyboard for ten-
key operations or cursor control. 
Display automatic 
power off This feature automatically cuts off power to the 
internal display when there is no keyboard input 
for a time specified. Power is restored when any 
key is pressed. You can specify the time in the 
Turn off monitor item of the Power Save Mode 
window in Power Saver. 
HDD automatic 
power off This feature automatically cuts off power to the 
hard disk drive when it is not accessed for a time 
specified. Power is restored when the hard disk 
is accessed. You can specify the time in the Turn 
off hard disks item of the Power Save Mode 
window in Power Saver. 
System automatic 
power off This feature automatically turns off power to the 
system when there is no input for a time 
specified. You can specify the time in the When 
the system standby time has passed item of the 
System Power Mode window in Power Saver.  
						

							 
 
 
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1-8TOSHIBA TE2300 Battery save mode This feature lets you save battery power. You can 
specify the Power Save Mode in the Running on 
batteries item of the Power Save Modes window 
in Power Saver. 
Power on password. Two levels of password security are available: 
supervisor and user. This feature prevents 
unauthorized access to your computer. 
Instant security A hotkey function blanks the screen and disables 
the computer providing quick and easy data 
security. 
Panel power on/off This feature turns power to the computer off 
when the display panel is closed and turns it 
back on when the panel is opened. You can 
specify the setting in the When I close the lid 
item of the System Power Mode window in 
Power Saver. 
Auto power on This feature lets you set a time and date for the 
computer to turn on automatically. The feature is 
useful for receiving remote communications 
while you are asleep or away. You can specify 
the setting in Scheduled Tasks. 
Standby If you have to interrupt your work, you can turn 
off the power without exiting from your software. 
Data is maintained in the computer’s main 
memory. When you turn on the power again, you 
can continue working right where you left off. 
Hibernation This feature lets you turn off the power without 
exiting from your software. The contents of main 
memory is saved to the hard disk, when you turn 
on the power again, you can continue working 
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1-9TOSHIBA TE2300 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. Use the Fan item of the Power Save 
Modes window in Power Saver. 
Maximum  Turns on fan first, then if  
Performance necessary lowers CPU 
processing speed. 
Performance  Uses a combination of fan 
and lowering the CPU 
processing speed. 
Battery optimized  Lowers the CPU processing 
speed first, then if necessary 
turns on the fan. 
Utilities 
This section describes preinstalled utilities and tells how to start them. For 
details on operations, refer to each utility’s online manual, help files or 
read.me files. 
TOSHIBA Power 
Saver To access this power savings management 
program, open the Control Panel and select the 
TOSHIBA Power Saver icon. 
HW Setup This program lets you customize your hardware 
settings according to the way you work with your 
computer and the peripherals you use. To start 
the utility, click the Windows Start button and 
click Control Panel. In the Control Panel, select 
the TOSHIBA HW Setup icon. 
DVD Video Player The DVD Video Player is used to play DVD-
Video. It has an on-screen interface and 
functions. Click Start, point to All Programs, 
point to InterVideo WinDVD 4, then click 
InterVideo WinDVD 4. 
Drag’n Drop CD + 
DVD This easy-to-use software lets you record CDs 
with just a few mouse clicks. You can create CDs 
in several formats including audio CDs that can 
be played on a standard stereo CD player and 
data CDs to store the files and folders on your 
hard drive. This software can be used only on 
model with CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive and 
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Extension This utility enables hot insertion of Slim Select 
Bay modules, that is, you can remove/insert Slim 
Select Bay modules while the computer is on. To 
activate this utility, select TOSHIBA Mobile 
Extension from TOSHIBA Console. 
ConfigFree ConfigFree is a suite of utilities to allow easy 
control of communication device and network 
connections. ConfigFree also allows you to find 
communication probrems and create profiles for 
easy switching between location and 
communication networks. 
You can boot ConfigFree from the menu bar as 
follows.  
Windows XP: [Start] - [All Programs] - [TOSHIBA 
ConfigFree] - [ConfigFree] 
Options 
You can add a number of options to make your computer even more 
powerful and convenient to use. The following options are available: 
Memory expansion Two memory slots are available for installing 256 
or 512 or 1024MB memory modules. The 
modules are PC2100, 200-pin, SO Dual In-line 
(SO-DIMM). 
Main battery pack  An additional battery pack (PA3286*) can be 
purchased from your TOSHIBA dealer. The 
battery pack is identical to the one that came 
with your computer. Use it as a spare or 
replacement. 
AC adaptor If you use your computer at more than one site, 
it may be convenient to purchase an additional 
AC adaptor for each site so you will not have to 
carry the adaptor with you. 
USB diskette drive A 3 1/2 diskette drive accommodates 1.44-
megabyte or 720-kilobyte diskettes. It connects 
to a USB port. (Windows
® XP does not support 
720-kilobyte diskettes.) 
Security lock A slot is available to attach a security cable to 
the computer to deter theft.  
						

							 
 
 
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1-11TOSHIBA TE2300 Advanced Port 
Replicator II The Port Replicator provides the ports available 
on the computer in addition to separate PS/2 
mouse and PS/2 keyboard ports, a digital visual 
interface (DVI) port, i.LINK™ (IEEE1394) port, 
line-in jack and line-out jack. 
 
 
The TE2300 does not support the DVI and i.LINK ports on the Advanced 
Port Replicator II. 
Slim Select Bay options 
The following modules can be installed in the Slim Select Bay.  
DVD-ROM drive  Refer to the Features section for details. 
CD-RW/DVD-ROM 
drive  Refer to the Features section for details. 
DVD Multi drive  Refer to the Features section for details. 
Slim Select Bay HDD 
adaptor An adaptor lets you insert an optional HDD 
described in Chapter 8, Optional Devices. 
Hard disk drive You can increase your computer’s data storage 
capacity with an additional 30 GB (27.94 billion 
bytes), 40 GB (37.26 billion bytes), 60 GB (55.89 
billion bytes) and 80 GB (74.51billion bytes) hard 
disk drive in the Slim Select Bay HDD adaptor. 
Slim Select Bay 2nd 
battery pack The secondary battery increases your 
computer’s battery power and operating time 
when a main battery is also installed.  
						

							 
 
 
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2. Chapter 2 
The Grand Tour 
This chapter identifies the various components of your computer. Become 
familiar with each component before you operate the computer. 
Front with the display closed 
The figure below shows the computer’s front with its display panel in the 
closed position.  
 
 
Front of the computer with display closed 
 Display latch This latch secures the LCD panel in its closed position. 
Slide the latch to open the display. 
  Microphone 
jack A standard 3.5 mm mini microphone jack enables 
connection of a three-conductor mini jack for monaural 
microphone input.  
 Headphone 
jack 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 speakers are automatically 
disabled. 
 
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 Infrared port This infrared port is compatible with Infrared Data 
Association (IrDA 1.1) standards. It enables cableless 4 
Mbps, 1.152 Mbps, 115.2 Kbps, 57.6 Kbps, 38.4 Kbps, 
19.2 Kbps or 9.6 Kbps data transfer with IrDA 1.1 
compatible external devices. 
Left side 
The figure below shows the computer’s left side. 
 
 
 
 
The left side of the computer 
 Security lock 
slot A security cable attaches to this slot. The optional 
security cable anchors your computer to a desk or 
other large object to deter theft. 
 
 Video-out jack Plug an RCA video connector into this jack. 
 
 PC card slot A PC card slot can accommodate two 5 mm PC cards 
(Type II) or one 10.5 mm PC card (Type III). The slot 
supports 16-bit PC cards and CardBus PC cards. 
 
 
Keep foreign objects out of the PC card slot. A pin or similar object can 
damage the computer’s circuitry. 
 
PC card lock This lock prevents removal of a PC card when it is in the 
lock position and a security card is attached. 
 Slim Select 
Bay A DVD-ROM drive, CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive, DVD Multi 
drive, Slim Select Bay HDD adaptor, or secondary 
battery pack can be installed in the Slim Select Bay. 
Wireless 
communica-
tion switch Slide this switch toward the back of the computer to 
turn on Wireless LAN. Slide it toward the front of the 
computer to turn off the functions. 
 
SECURITY LOCK SLOT 
VOLUME CONTROL 
W
IRELESS 
COMMUNICATION 
SWITCH  S
LIM SELECT BAY  PC CARD SLOT  PC CARD LOCKVIDEO-OUT JACK  
						

							 
 
 
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Set the switch to off in airplanes and hospitals. Check the Wireless 
communication indicator. It will stop glowing when the wireless communication is off. 
 
 Volume control Use this dial to adjust the volume of the system 
speakers and headphones. 
Right side 
The figure below shows the computer’s right side. 
 
The right side of the computer  
						

							 
 
 
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Back side 
The figure below shows the computer’s back side. 
 
 
 
 
The computer’s back side 
  DC IN 15V The AC adaptor connects to this socket. Use only the 
model of AC adaptor that comes with the computer. 
Using the wrong adaptor can damage your computer. 
 Fan vent Provides air flow for the fan. 
 
 
Be careful not to block the fan vent. Also be careful to keep foreign objects out of the vents. A pin or similar object can damage the 
computer’s circuitry. 
 
 External 
monitor This 15-pin port lets you connect an external monitor. 
 
 Parallel port 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. 
 Modem jack This jack lets you use a modular cable to connect the 
modem directly to a telephone line. 
 
 
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. 
 
FAN VENT 
MODEM JACK
LINK INDICATOR(GREEN) L
AN ACTIVE INDICATOR 
(ORANGE) 
USB PORTS  
D
C IN 15V 
EXTERNAL MONITOR PORT PARALLEL
PORT LAN
JACK SERIAL
PORT PS/2 KEYBOARD/ MOUSE PORT