User ManualTable of ContentsTOSHIBA TE23001General Precautions5Table of Contents9Preface12Manual contents13Conventions14Chapter 1 : Introduction16Equipment checklist16Features17Special features22Utilities24Options25Chapter 2 : The Grand Tour27Front with the display closed27Left side28Right side29Back side30Underside32Front with the display open33System Indicators35USB diskette drive37Slim Select Bay modules38AC adaptor43Chapter 3 : Getting Started44Setting up your work space45Connecting the AC adaptor48Opening the display49Turning on the power49Starting up for the first time50Turning off the power50Restarting the computer53Restoring the preinstalled software53Chapter 4 : Operating Basics55Using AccuPoint II55Using the USB diskette drive57Changing Slim Select Bay modules58Using optical media drives60Writing CDs on CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive65Writing CD/DVDs on DVD Multi drive67Media care71Modem72Wireless LAN75LAN76Cleaning the computer78Moving the computer78Heat dispersal79Chapter 5 : The Keyboard80Typewriter keys80F1 … F12 function keys81Soft keys: Fn key combinations81Windows special keys85Keypad overlay85Generating ASCII characters87Chapter 6 : Power and Power-Up Modes88Power conditions88Power indicators90Battery types91Care and use of the battery pack93Replacing the battery pack99Starting the computer by password100Chapter 7 : HW Setup and Passwords102HW Setup102Chapter 8 : Optional Devices110PC cards111Memory expansion112Additional battery pack115Slim Select Bay 2nd battery pack115Additional AC adaptor115Slim Select Bay HDD adaptor115USB FDD Kit117Advanced Port Replicator II117Parallel printer118External monitor119Television120PS/2 mouse120PS/2 keyboard121Security lock121Chapter 9 : Troubleshooting122Problem solving process122Hardware and system checklist124TOSHIBA support139Appendix A : Specifications140Appendix B : AC Power Cord and Connectors142Appendix C : The TOSHIBA International Warranty144Appendix D : Keyboard Layouts150Appendix E : Display Controller and Modes157Appendix F : If your computer is stolen159Appendix G : Internal Modem Guide161Appendix H : ASCII Character Codes163Appendix I : Wireless LAN169Glossary172Index187Size: 2.32 MBPages: 189Language: EnglishOpen manual
Specification GuideTable of ContentsPerformance1Mobile performance at a value price, with Intel® Centrino™ m1CPU (See CPU Performance Disclaimer)**1Intel® Pentium® M processor at 1.40GHz**1L2 Cache1Memory1Mass Storage1Graphics/Video1Input Devices1Expandability1Communications1Physical Description1Power Supply1Security2Size: 197 KBPages: 9Language: EnglishOpen manual
User GuideTable of ContentsTE2300 Series User’s Guide1Contents25Introduction33This guide34Safety icons34Other icons used35Other documentation35Service options36Chapter 1: Getting Started37Selecting a place to work37Creating a computer-friendly environment37Keeping yourself comfortable38Other precautions41Setting up your computer42Connecting to a power source43Turning on the computer46Opening the display panel46Turning on the power46Setting up your software47Registering your computer with Toshiba48Setting up other devices48Turning off the computer48Closing the display panel49Chapter 2: Connecting Other External Devices50Using external display devices50Connecting the display device51Directing the display output when you turn on the computer52Adjusting the quality of the external display53Using an external keyboard55Making your external keyboard emulate the Fn key55Using a mouse56Connecting a serial mouse56Connecting a USB mouse56Connecting a PS/2 mouse56Using a PS/2 mouse simultaneously with AccuPoint II57Connecting a local printer59Setting up your printer60Connecting an external diskette drive64Connecting external speakers or headphones64Connecting a microphone65Adding memory65Installing a memory module66Removing a memory module68Using Slim SelectBay® modules69Removing a module from the Slim SelectBay®70Inserting a module into the Slim SelectBay®71Inserting and removing hard drives71Inserting and removing PC Cards74Inserting a PC Card74Removing a PC Card76Setting up a PC Card for your computer76Connecting your modem to a telephone line77Connecting to a phone line77Chapter 3: Learning the Basics79Computing tips79Using the keyboard80Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard81Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys82Function keys82Windows special keys82Overlay keys83Using the AccuPoint II pointing device85Starting a program86Starting a program from the Start menu86Starting a program from Windows ® Explorer87Starting a program from the Run dialog box88Printing your work91Using a compact disc drive92Inserting compact discs94Removing compact discs96Caring for CDs and DVDs96Using PC Cards97Hot swapping97Using your computer at the office98Using a computer lock98Caring for your computer99Cleaning the computer100Moving the computer100Backing up your work100Preparing for communications101Powering down the computer101Using Turn Off Computer102Using Hibernation105Using Standby107Toshiba’s online resources110Chapter 4: Mobile Computing111Toshiba’s energy-saver design111Running the computer on battery power111Battery Notice112Charging the batteries113Charging the RTC battery113Monitoring battery power114What to do when the battery alarm sounds117Changing batteries118Taking care of your battery120Safety precautions120Maximizing battery life121Disposing of used batteries safely122Conserving power123Power usage modes in Windows XP124Using a hot key to set the power usage mode124Chapter 5: Exploring Your Options126Exploring the desktop126Finding your way around the desktop126Exchanging data with another computer129Transferring files129Getting help transferring files130Setting up for communications130Connecting the modem to a telephone line132Connecting your computer to a network132An overview of using the Internet134The Internet135The World Wide Web135Internet Service Providers135Connecting to the Internet136Surfing the Internet136Internet features137Uploading and downloading files from the Internet138Exploring audio features138Playing an audio CD138Playing CDs using Auto-Run139Creating a CD140Recording sounds140Using external speakers or headphones142Chapter 6: Expansion Options144Devices for office computing144Connecting external (optional) devices145Using an external keyboard145Making your external keyboard emulate the Fn key146Using a mouse146Connecting a serial mouse146Connecting a USB mouse147Connecting a PS/2 mouse147Using a PS/2 mouse simultaneously with AccuPoint II148Using a printer149Connecting a parallel printer150Setting up your printer150Using an external monitor154Connecting the display device154Directing the display output when you turn on the computer156Adjusting the quality of the external display158Video limitations158Using an expansion device159Using the Wi-Fi ™ Mini PCI module159Accessing the Wi-Fi ™ Mini PCI module159Chapter 7: Toshiba Utilities160Fn-esse160Starting Fn-esse161Using the keyboard or pointing device to assign keys162Viewing existing key assignments163Changing or removing existing key assignments164Hotkey utility164TOSHIBA Console165Customizing Your Computer166Network166Security166Power Management166Toshiba Mobile Extension169Mobile Extension Service169Toshiba Hardware Setup170TOSHIBA Power Saver utility172Enabling Hibernation172Setting user passwords173Using an instant password174Setting a user password174Disabling a user password175Using a supervisor password175Setting a supervisor password175Deleting a supervisor password176Chapter 8: If Something Goes Wrong178Problems that are easy to fix178Problems when you turn on the computer180The Windows ® operating system is not working181Using Startup options to fix problems182Internet problems183The Windows® XP operating system can help you183Resolving a hardware conflict184A plan of action184Contacting Toshiba204Other Toshiba Internet Web Sites204Appendix A: Hot Keys208Volume Mute208Instant password security208Without a password209With a password209Power usage mode210Stand By mode211Hibernation mode211Display modes212Display brightness212Enabling a wireless device213Keyboard hot keys213Appendix B: Power Cable Connectors214Appendix C: Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer215Getting Started216ConfigFree Main Screen216Starting ConfigFree217Configuring ConfigFree217ConfigFree Utilities218Connectivity Doctor218Device Settings219Profile Settings221Quick Connect222Using Auto Switch223Auto Switch (Cable Disconnect)224Auto Switch (SSID)224Glossary225Index240Size: 3.24 MBPages: 248Language: EnglishOpen manual