SAFETY PRECAUTIONS The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
2 hours when there is an extreme or sudden change in temperature. Exemption Clauses • Toshiba Corporation bears no responsibility in the case of damages arising from earthquakes, fire not liable to Toshiba Corporation, operating by third parties, other accidents, or use under abnormal conditions including erroneous or improper operation and other problems.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION: PLEASE READ AND OBSERVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS GIVEN IN THIS OWNER’S MANUAL AND THOSE MARKED ON THE UNIT. RETAIN THIS BOOKLET FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. This set has been designed and manufactured to assure personal safety. Improper use can result in electric shock or fire hazard.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued) 5. Heat The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 6. Water and Moisture Do not use this product near water – for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub;...
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued) 11. Object and Liquid Entry Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short- out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued) 16. Damage Requiring Service Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: a) When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged. b) If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued) 21. Do not get your hands between the camera arm and the main unit when setting the camera arm back in its original position. To avoid injury, be careful not to get your hands caught when setting the camera arm back in its original position.
Power supply cord selection If your line voltage is 220 to 240V, use one of the following types of cable. Plug Plug type Line voltage configuration EURO 220 – 240V 240V 10 – 15A 200 – 240V 240V Australian 200 – 240V 240V North American 200 –...
Contents Before use SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ... IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS ... IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ... Power supply cord selection ... Contents ... Names of each part on the main unit... Names of each part on the remote control ... Loading batteries ... Remote control operation ...
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Names of each part on the main unit CAUTION Openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or covered. Air exhaust Front side Lens cover...
Names of each part on the main unit (continued) To display the menu screen and/or select operations on the menu screen. 43 44 Use the selection buttons and the EXIT button to enlarge the image. EXIT button Selection buttons ENTER button MENU button INPUT button To select the input source.
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Names of each part on the main unit (continued) CONTROL connector 26 73 (RS-232C connector) To connect a computer to control the projector. (Remove the cover to use the connector.) USB connector To connect to a USB connector of a computer when using the optional remote control mouse.
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Names of each part on the remote control INPUT button To select the input source. KEYSTONE button To correct the keystone distortion of the picture. FREEZE button To freeze the picture. PIP button To display the video input image as a small size picture in the computer image display window.
Loading batteries Notes Using batteries incorrectly can cause them to leak or burst. Strictly observe the following. • Install the batteries with their + and – ends facing correctly. • Do not charge, heat, disassemble, or short the batteries or throw them into a fire. •...
Remote control operation CONTENTS Point the remote control at the infrared remote sensor and press a button. Rear side Front side Notes • The remote control may not operate when there is sunlight or other strong light such as a fluorescent lamp shining on the projector’s remote sensor. •...
Floor-mounted projector placement There are two ways to place the floor-mounted projector. Perform the “Projection mode” setting on the menu screen for the projection method. For the ceiling-mounted projector placement, refer to the page Floor-mounted front projection Viewing a picture projected on the front of the screen from a floor installation.
Floor-mounted projector placement (continued) Place the projector on a steady, level surface such as a table. To obtain proper screen projection, place the projector so that the light beam hits the screen squarely. Top view Screen 90° Point the lens straight at the center of the screen as above. Determine the screen size projected on the screen.
Floor-mounted projector placement (continued) Connect the power cord. • Insert one end into the AC IN socket on the projector. • Insert the other end into a wall outlet. Take off the lens cover. Notes • When the projector is moved from a cold location to a warm location, or when the ambient temperature in the projection room has risen suddenly, moisture may condense on the lens or the internal optical section to blur the projected pictures.
Projector placement angle adjustment The tilt of the projector can be adjusted using the foot adjuster. Foot adjuster Foot adjuster release button Lift up Lower Notes • To put the foot adjuster back, hold down the foot adjuster release button and lower the front slowly. •...
Ceiling-mounted projector placement CAUTION When a ceiling mount is required, please consult with the dealer. Ceiling-mounted front projection Viewing a picture projected on the front of the screen from a ceiling installation. Perform the “Projection mode” setting on the menu screen for the projection method. Note The relation between the projection size and the distance to the screen is the same as that of the floor-mounted projection mode Ceiling-mounted rear projection...
Connecting a computer (COMPUTER IN 1 connector) You can project the picture from the computer. Check that the power supplies for the projector and for the computer are off before connecting the cables. MONITOR COMPUTER IN 1 ( Y/P CONTROL AUDIO R - AUDIO - L To AUDIO IN jack...
Connecting a computer (COMPUTER IN 2 connector) You can project the picture of analog RGB or digital RGB signal from a computer by using the COMPUTER IN 2 connector. Check that the power supplies for the projector and for the computer are off before connecting the cables. MONITOR COMPUTER IN 1 COMPUTER IN 2...
Connecting video equipment You can project the picture from video equipment by using VIDEO IN connectors. Check that the power supplies for the projector and for the video equipment are off before connecting the cables. MONITOR COMPUTER IN 1 ( Y/P CONTROL AUDIO R - AUDIO - L...
Connecting video equipment (continued) You can project the picture from video equipment with component video output jack. Check that the power supplies for the projector and for the video equipment are off before connecting the cables. MONITOR COMPUTER IN 1 COMPUTER IN 2 ( Y/P CONTROL...
Projector operation control by a computer You can control the projector by a computer connected with the control cable supplied. Check that the power supplies for the projector and for the computer are off before connecting the cables. MONITOR COMPUTER IN 1 ( Y/P CONTROL AUDIO...
How to use the output connector You can output video signals to a computer monitor, etc. Check that the power supplies for the projector and for the equipments are off before connecting the cables. MONITOR CONTROL Notes • The analog RGB signals or Y/P signals of the COMPUTER IN 1 or COMPUTER IN 2 connector selected by the input select operation are output from the MONITOR OUT connector.
Projection on the screen CAUTION – Do not look into the projection lens while operating the projector. Remote control ON / STANDBY INPUT KEYSTONE AUTO SET FREEZE MUTE CALL RESIZE MENU VOL / ADJ ENTER EXIT CT-90113 Control panel (Main unit side) Indicators ON / STANDBY VOL / ADJ...
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Projection on the screen (continued) Remote control ON / STANDBY INPUT KEYSTONE AUTO SET FREEZE MUTE CALL RESIZE MENU VOL / ADJ ENTER EXIT CT-90113 Control panel (Main unit side) ON / STANDBY VOL / ADJ When a projector is used for the first time, the language selection menu, which is to select a language for displaying menus or messages, is displayed.
Projection on the screen (continued) Remote control ON / STANDBY 5-a,5-b INPUT KEYSTONE AUTO SET FREEZE MUTE CALL RESIZE MENU VOL / ADJ ENTER EXIT CT-90113 Control panel (Main unit side) ON / STANDBY VOL / ADJ 5-a,5-b Select the input source to project. There are two kinds of methods as follows (5-a and 5-b.) Select the input source by pressing INPUT INPUT...
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Projection on the screen (continued) Notes (Signal sent from the computer) • If you project an image from a computer with an LCD screen while monitoring the image on the computer, the image may not be projected properly, depending on the computer model. In this case, turn off the computer display.
Projection on the screen (continued) Remote control ON / STANDBY INPUT KEYSTONE AUTO SET FREEZE MUTE P I P CALL RESIZE MENU VOL / ADJ ENTER EXIT CT-90113 Control panel (Main unit side) ON / STANDBY VOL / ADJ Press VOL/ADJ (+/-) to adjust volume. VOL/ADJ Press the (+) button to increase volume.
Turning the power off Remote control ON / STANDBY INPUT KEYSTONE AUTO SET FREEZE MUTE CALL RESIZE MENU VOL / ADJ ENTER EXIT CT-90113 Control panel (Main unit side) Indicators ON / STANDBY VOL / ADJ ON/STANDBY Press ON/STANDBY after using the projector. An instruction message for turning the power off appears on the screen and disappears after a while.
Adjusting the picture automatically Remote control ON / STANDBY INPUT KEYSTONE AUTO SET FREEZE MUTE PI P CALL RESIZE MENU VOL / ADJ ENTER EXIT CT-90113 Control panel (Main unit side) ON / STANDBY VOL / ADJ You can adjust the optimum horizontal position, vertical position, sampling phase and sampling frequency for projecting analog RGB signals at the touch of a button.
Correcting the keystone distortion Remote control ON / STANDBY INPUT KEYSTONE AUTO SET FREEZE MUTE P I P CALL RESIZE MENU VOL / ADJ ENTER EXIT CT-90113 Control panel (Main unit side) ON / STANDBY VOL / ADJ A picture may be expanded on the upper side if projected upward from the projector lifted up by the foot adjuster.
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Correcting the keystone distortion (continued) Remote control ON / STANDBY INPUT KEYSTONE AUTO SET FREEZE MUTE P I P CALL RESIZE MENU VOL / ADJ ENTER EXIT CT-90113 Control panel (Main unit side) ON / STANDBY VOL / ADJ If the screen is not installed vertically, “Auto. V-keystone”...
Cutting off the picture and sound temporarily Remote control ON / STANDBY INPUT KEYSTONE AUTO SET FREEZE MUTE MUTE P I P CALL RESIZE MENU VOL / ADJ ENTER EXIT CT-90113 The image and sound of this projector can be turned off if you wish to temporarily project the image from another projector or an OHP, etc., onto the screen.
Freezing the picture Remote control ON / STANDBY INPUT KEYSTONE AUTO SET FREEZE MUTE FREEZE P I P CALL RESIZE MENU VOL / ADJ ENTER EXIT CT-90113 You can freeze the image being projected. Use this function to stop moving images from a video recorder during presentations. FREEZE Press FREEZE.
Enlarging the picture size Remote control ON / STANDBY INPUT KEYSTONE AUTO SET FREEZE MUTE P I P CALL RESIZE RESIZE MENU VOL / ADJ / / / EXIT ENTER EXIT CT-90113 The icon appears in the resize mode. You can enlarge (resize) the picture size projected. Press RESIZE ( The enlargement ratio increases each time the RESIZE ( RESIZE...
Displaying PIP Sub-pictures Remote control ON / STANDBY INPUT KEYSTONE AUTO SET FREEZE MUTE P I P CALL RESIZE MENU VOL / ADJ ENTER EXIT CT-90113 Video or S-video images can be displayed as small images within the computer’s image. (Referred to as “sub-pictures”...
Displaying Information Remote control ON / STANDBY INPUT KEYSTONE AUTO SET FREEZE MUTE P I P CALL RESIZE CALL MENU VOL / ADJ ENTER EXIT CT-90113 Information on the input signal source, etc., can be displayed. CALL Press CALL. The information described below is displayed. The information display turns off when the CALL button is pressed again.
Operating a computer by the remote control (optional) You can control a computer by the optional remote control when the projector and computer are connected with USB cable. In this manual, this function is explained as “mouse remote control”. MONITOR COMPUTER IN 1 COMPUTER IN 2 ( Y/P...
Operating the menu screen Various adjustments and settings can be made on the menu screen. The basic operations on the menu screen are shown here. Start GUIDE MENU: You can adjust or set the functions used frequently. MENU Press MENU. Then GUIDE MENU appears.
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Operating the menu screen (continued) For the selection method of FULL MENU, refer to Start the previous page. Select the item with selection buttons ( The figure below is a sample for explanation. This status does not really exist. The current input source Analog RGB Kind (page) of Picture...
GUIDE MENU adjustments and settings On GUIDE MENU, you can set or adjust the functions frequently used. To operate GUIDE MENU, refer to page Adjust the image brightness. Contrast Brightness Adjust the image flicker. Phase Adjust the image color. Color Adjust the sensitivity of the Camera gain document imaging camera.
FULL MENU adjustments and settings - Picture You can make various adjustments or settings of the picture from FULL MENU [Picture]. To operate FULL MENU, refer to page Contrast ADJ. Adjust the contrast of the picture. Brightness ADJ. Adjust the brightness of the picture. Sharpness ADJ.
FULL MENU adjustments - Position You can adjust the picture position etc. of the analog RGB input from FULL MENU [Position]. To operate FULL MENU, refer to page H-position ADJ. Adjust the horizontal display position of the picture. V-position ADJ. Adjust the vertical display position of the picture.
FULL MENU adjustments - Color You can adjust the color condition of the picture from FULL MENU [Color]. To operate FULL MENU, refer to page Color ADJ. Adjust the color depth of the picture. Tint ADJ. Adjust the tint of the picture. (Not adjustable at PAL, SECAM, PAL-N,PAL-M and PAL60) R-level ADJ.
FULL MENU adjustments and settings - Audio You can set the sound emitted from the speaker from FULL MENU [Audio]. To operate FULL MENU, refer to page Volume ADJ. Adjust the sound volume emitted from the speaker. Speaker output The sound is emitted from the speaker. No sound is emitted from the speaker.
FULL MENU adjustments and settings - Display You can set the language, menu display, etc. from FULL MENU [Display]. To operate FULL MENU, refer to page V-keystone ADJ. Adjust the keystone distortion caused by changing the vertical installation angle. H-keystone ADJ.
Rear ceiling The projector is set to the ceiling-mounted rear projection mode. Background Logo The TOSHIBA logo is displayed when no signal is input. Blue The entire screen is set to blue when no signal is input. None Nothing is displayed when no signal is input.
FULL MENU settings - Reset • You can return the adjusting and setting values of all menus to the factory default settings. ("Horizontal reference value reset" below also returns to the value of at the factory default setting.) • The projector stores the standard conditions of horizontal installation, but depending on the using environment (if the projector is subject to vibrations or shock, etc.), the standard may change.
PIP menu setting When a PIP sub-picture is displayed, the PIP menu screen will appear if you press the MENU button. You can make the PIP sub-picture settings and the sound settings when a PIP subpicture is displayed. To cancel the menu, press the EXIT button. Source Select the signal source for PIP sub-picture.
Part names (of the document imaging camera model) CAUTION When using the camera, be careful not to pinch your hand or fingers into the arm. On the document imaging camera model, you can project pictures using the document imaging camera. The document imaging camera can directly project any materials (documents, illustrations, etc.) without using an OHP film.
Preparation of the document imaging camera 1) Raise up the arm. Before preparations (stowed away) 4) Open the camera head. 5) Turn the camera head. Notes • Never give shocks or impacts to the camera or arm as this may cause malfunction. •...
Picture projection with the document imaging camera CAUTION Do not look into the arm light while it is lit. Camera control panel W.BALANCE OVERLAY ARM LIGHT LOCK CAMERA CAMERA GAIN Preparation Project a picture on the screen as explained in the step “Projection on the screen”. ARM LIGHT Press ARM LIGHT.
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Picture projection with the document imaging camera (continued) Remote control ON / STANDBY INPUT KEYSTONE AUTO SET FREEZE MUTE CALL RESIZE MENU VOL / ADJ ENTER EXIT CT-90113 Control panel (Main unit side) ON / STANDBY VOL / ADJ Camera control panel W.BALANCE OVERLAY ARM LIGHT...
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Picture projection with the document imaging camera (continued) Camera control panel W.BALANCE OVERLAY ARM LIGHT LOCK CAMERA CAMERA GAIN CAMERA Press CAMERA GAIN (+/-) to improve view of a GAIN camera subject which is too dark or vivid. Notes • You can adjust the “Sharpness” of the camera image on the menu screen. •...
Overlaying projection You can draw figures or write with a pen on the picture of RGB input or video input, by using the overlay function. Remote control ON / STANDBY INPUT KEYSTONE AUTO SET FREEZE MUTE P I P CALL RESIZE Camera control panel MENU...
Locking the white balance Camera control panel W.BALANCE OVERLAY ARM LIGHT LOCK CAMERA CAMERA GAIN This projector ’s camera is always being adjusted automatically for projected color balance; however, the balance can shift away from optimum due to the color scheme of the document.
Correcting illuminated defects Control panel (Main unit side) ON / STANDBY VOL / ADJ Press both sides Camera control panel W.BALANCE OVERLAY ARM LIGHT LOCK CAMERA CAMERA GAIN For the CCD image sensor used in the camera unit, in rare cases some of the pixels may be disturbed due to the influence of cosmic rays, etc.
Trouble indications If there is some problem inside the projector, the indicators light up or blink. Indicators ON / STANDBY VOL / ADJ Control panel (Main unit side) The power does not come on. → Malfunction of the unit. (Off) •...
Air filter cleaning CAUTION If you use the projector mounted on the ceiling, ask the dealer to carry out the maintenance such as cleaning. The filter inside the air filter cover is the part to shut out dusts or dregs. Do not use the projector with the filter taken off.
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Air filter cleaning (continued) Notes • When the air filter is dusty, the ventilation is impaired. This causes the temperature inside the projector to rise, and may damage the unit. • Attach the air filter cover firmly after the cleaning. If it is not set correctly, the dusts will enter and they will be projected and overlapped on the picture.
Lens and main unit cleaning CAUTION If you use the projector mounted on the ceiling, ask the dealer to carry out the maintenance such as cleaning. Cleaning the lens Use a blower or a lens cleaner to clean the lens. Never rub or tap the lens with a hard object as the lens surface is fragile.
Lamp replacement The lamp will eventually begin to project dark or dull pictures and finally will not light up. (Lamp’s life depends on operating conditions.) In such a case, replace the lamp with new one. CAUTION • If you use the projector mounted on the ceiling, ask the dealer to carry out the maintenance such as cleaning or replacement of the lamp.
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Lamp replacement (continued) Notes • When the CALL button is pressed, the “Lamp time” (the approximate amount of time the lamp has been used) will be displayed. • The lamp should be replaced if the total working time exceeds about 1,000 hours. When the “Lamp time”...
Before calling service personal Check the following points before asking for support service. Refer also to “Trouble indications”. Symptom The power does not come on. • The power cord is disconnected. • The lamp cover is not attached correctly. The power turns off while •...
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Before calling service personal (continued) Symptom The color is faint. • The “Color”, “Tint”, “R-Level”, “G-Level” or “B-Level” adjustments The tint is not good. are not correct. • The lamp life is ending. The remote control does not • The remote control is not facing the remote sensor. work.
Pin assignment of COMPUTER IN, MONITOR OUT connector COMPUTER IN 1 MONITOR OUT Input signal Analog R, G, B signal: 0.7V(p-p) 75Ω Horizontal sync signal: TTL level (positive/negative polarity) Vertical sync signal: TTL level (positive/negative polarity) Y signal: 1.0V(p-p) 75Ω signal: 0.7V(p-p) 75Ω...
Applicable signal Applicable computer signal The unit is applicable to the following signals. However, some computers may have different timings than those in the chart. Make the necessary adjustments if the picture has flickers or is blurred. Timing chart Mode Resolution (Pixels) TEXT70...
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Applicable signal (continued) Timing chart (Continued) Mode Resolution (Pixels) *SXGA1152x864 75Hz 1152 x 864 *SXGA1280x960 60Hz 1280 x 960 *SXGA1280x960 85Hz 1280 x 960 *SXGA1280x1024 60Hz 1280 x 1024 *SXGA1280x1024 75Hz 1280 x 1024 *SXGA1280x1024 85Hz 1280 x 1024 *UXGA60 1600 x 1200 *UXGA65 1600 x 1200...
Controlling the projector by using RS-232C You can also control the projector by entering the command from a computer via RS-232C. Signal assignment of RS-232C Pin No. Signal CONTROL RS-232C Command list Classification Items/Status Power Off (with confirmation message) Shut Down (without confirmation message) Normal (RS-232C Condition Display Off) Picture Contrast...
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Controlling the projector by using RS-232C (continued) Classification Items/Status Picture Video mode Auto. (Continued) NTSC SECAM PAL-N PAL-M PAL60 NTSC4.43 Signal format Auto. 525i 525p 625i 750p 1125i Shutter Auto. 50Hz 60Hz Screen size Full Thru Wide Picture reset Position H-position V-position Phase...
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Controlling the projector by using RS-232C (continued) Classification Items/Status Color Color Tint R-level G-level B-level Color reset Audio Volume Increase Decrease Speaker output Channel select (RCA) Loudness (RCA) Channel select (Mini) Loudness (Mini) Audio reset Display V-keystone H-keystone Keystone reset Language English French...
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Controlling the projector by using RS-232C (continued) Classification Items/Status Display Icon (Continued) Menu position Upper left Lower left Upper right Lower right Menu translucent Display reset (except keystone) Default setting COMPUTER IN 1 Analog RGB(1) COMPUTER IN 2 Analog RGB(2) Digital RGB VIDEO S-VIDEO...
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Controlling the projector by using RS-232C (continued) Classification Items/Status Default setting Startup screen (Continued) Default setting reset Reset Reset all H-reference reset Status display (CALL) Input Toggle selection COMPUTER-1 COMPUTER-2 VIDEO S-VIDEO CAMERA RESIZE Increase the enlargement ratio Decrease the enlargement ratio (Minimum: reset status) Move the enlargement section Up Down Left...
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Controlling the projector by using RS-232C (continued) Classification Items/Status PIP audio source Main (Continued) PIP reset AUTO SET Auto. V-keystone Overlay Camera Shortcut Auto. W/B Lighting Selection Adjustment Analog RGB(1) Digital RGB Command Command Analog RGB(2) CONTENTS Video Camera S-Video...
TLP381: 310W (Standby: 20W) Mass TLP380: 4.2kg TLP381: 5.0kg Dimensions TLP380: 338 x 95.5 x 265 (mm) (W/H/D) (Except the protrusion parts) TLP381: 338 x 95.5 x 328 (mm) (W/H/D) Cabinet Material PC+ABS resin and ABS resin Ambient environment Temperature : 0 deg. to 35 deg.
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Specifications (continued) CONTENTS Sold separately Replacement lamp TLPL78 • The design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Trademarks NEC, PC-98 series are trademarks of NEC Corporation. VGA, SVGA, XGA, SXGA, UXGA are trademarks or registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.