Toshiba A355-S6882 manual

GMAD00188011 02/09 If you need assistance: ❖ T oshiba’ s Support W eb site pcsupport.toshiba.com ❖ T oshiba Customer Support Center Calling within the United States (800) 457 -7777 Calling from outside the United States (949) 859 -4273 For more in formation, see “If Something Goes Wrong” on page 168 in this gui de. Satellite ® A350 Serie[...]

2 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling . Model: Satellite ® A350 Series Recordable and/or ReWritable Drive(s) and Associated Software W arranty The computer system you purchased may in[...]

3 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Critical Applications The computer you have purchased is not designed for any “critical applications. ” “Critical applications” means life s upport sy stems, medical applications, connections to implanted medi cal devi ces, commercial transportation, nuclear facilities or systems or an y other applicatio ns where pro[...]

4 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 This device complies with P art 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following tw o conditions: ❖ This device may not cause harmful interference. ❖ This device must accept an y interferen ce received, including interference that may cause undesired operatio n. Contact either: ❖ T oshiba’ s Support W eb si[...]

5 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Connection to party line service is subject to state tarif fs. Contact the state public utility commission, public se rvice co mmission or corpor ation commission for information. T elephone Company Procedures The goal of the telephone company is to pro vide you with the best service it can. In order to do this, it may occas[...]

6 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Alarm Equipment If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to the telephone line, ensure the installation of this equipment does not disable yo ur alarm equipment. If you hav e questions abou t what will disable alarm equipment, consult your telephone compan y or a qualified installer . Instructions for IC CS[...]

7 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Wireless Interoperability The TOSHIB A W ireless LAN Mini PCI Card products are designed to be interoperable with any wireless LAN product that is based on Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) radio technology , and is compliant to: ❖ The IEEE 802.11 Standard on W ireless LANs (Rev ision A/B/G), as defined and approv ed [...]

8 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Because W ireless LAN products operate w ithin the guidelines found in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations, TOSHIBA belie ves W ireless LAN is safe for use by consumers. Thes e standards and recommendations reflect the consensus of the scientif ic community and result from deliberations of panels and committ[...]

9 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this de vice may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause unde sired operation of th is device. L ’ utilisation de ce dispositif est soumis aux deux conditions suiv antes: (1) il ne doit pas prod[...]

10 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The European Union WEEE (W as te from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive Information The European Union WEEE (W aste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directiv e is intended to protect the quality of the en vironment and human health through the responsible use of n atura l resources and the adoption of [...]

11 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Modem W arning Notice Conformity Statement The equipment has been ap prov ed to [Commission D ecision “CTR21”] for pan- European single terminal connection to the Public Switched T elephone Network (PSTN). Howe ver , due to dif ferences between the indi vidual PSTNs provided in dif ferent countries/re gions the approv a[...]

12 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 1. Sticker Please put the following stick er on devices incorpora ting this product. 2. Indication The indication shown belo w appears on this equipment. 1 2.4: This equipment uses a frequency of 2.4 GHz. 2 DS: This equipment uses DS-SS modulation. O F: This equipment uses OFDM modulation. 3 The interference range of this e[...]

13 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Device Authorization This device obtains the T echnical Regu lation Conformity Certification and the T echnical Conditions Complian ce Approv al, and it belongs to t he device class of radio equipment of low-power data communication system radio station stipulated in the Radio Law and the T e lecommunications Business Law o[...]

14 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Brazil Bulgaria Caicos Islands Cambodia Canada Cayman Islands Chile China Colombia Costa Rica Croatia Curacao, Netherlands Antilles Cyprus Czech Republic Denmark Ecuador El Salvador Egypt Estonia Falkland Islands Finland France French Guinea French Polynesia Germany Ghana Gibraltar Greece Guadeloupe Guam Guatemala Herzegovi[...]

15 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Approved Countries/Regions for use for the Atheros AR5BXB72 2.4 + 5GHz 11n minicard This equipment is approv ed to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table. Do not use this equipment except in the countries/regions in the following table. This device works on passive scan only. A peer -to-peer mode[...]

16 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Europe - Restrictions for us e of 2.4 GHz Frequencies in European Community Countries België/ Belgique: For pri vate usage outside b uildings acr oss public grounds over less than 300m no special registration with IBPT/BIPT is required. Registration to IBPT/BIPT is required for priv ate us age outside b uildings across pub[...]

17 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Europe - Restrictions for Use of 5 GHz Frequencies in European Community Countries O: allowed x: forbidden ❖ T o remain in conformance with Euro pean spectrum usage laws for Wireless LAN operation, the above 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz channel limitations apply . The user should use the wireless LAN utility to check the current cha[...]

18 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Approved Countries/Regions for use for the Atheros AR5BXB63 11g minicard This equipment is approv ed to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table. Do not use this equipment except in the countries/regions in the following table. Argentina Australia Austria Azerbaijan Bahrain Belgium Brazil Brunei Ca[...]

19 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Approved Countries/Regions for the Realtek ® RTL8187B This equipment is approv ed to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table. Do not use this equipment except in th e countries/regions in the follow ing table. Albania Argentina Australia Austria Azerbaijan Bahrain Bangladesh Belgium Bolivia Bosni[...]

20 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Approved Countries/Regions for use for the Intel ® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection This equipment is approv ed to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table. Do not use this equipment except in th e countries/regions in the follow ing table. An adhoc mode is available in Ch1- Ch11(802.11b/g)[...]

21 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 An adhoc mode is available in Ch1- Ch11(802.11b/g), An Infrastructure mode is available in Ch1-Ch11 (802.11b/g) Ch36,40,44,4 8,52,56,60, 64,149,15 3,157,161,16 5 (802.11a). 11a, 11b, 11g and 11n wir eless are based on IEEE 802.11a, 802.11b , 802.11g and 802.11n respectiv ely . The IEEE 802.11n specif ication has not been fi[...]

22 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Bluetooth wireless technology is a new in novati ve technology , and TOSHIBA has not confirmed compatibility of its Bluetooth products with all computers and/or equi pment using Bluetooth wirel ess technology other t han TOSHIBA portable comp uters. Always use Bluetooth cards from TOSH IBA in or der to enable wireless netwo[...]

23 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Bluetooth ® Wireless T echnology and Y our Health The products with Bluetooth ® wireless technolog y , like other radio de vices, emit radio frequency electromagnetic ener gy . The le vel of ener gy emitted by devices with Bluetooth wireless technology howe ver is much less than the electromagnetic energy emitted by wirel[...]

24 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Exposure to Radi o Frequency Radia tion The radiated output power of the Bluetooth Card f rom TOSHIBA is far below the FCC radio frequency exposur e limits. Neverthe less, the Bl uetooth Card from TOSHIBA shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is mini mized. Regulator y s[...]

25 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using this Equipment in Japan In Japan, the frequency bandwi dth of 2,400 MHz to 2,483.5 MHz for second generation low-po wer data communicatio n systems such as this equipment ov erlaps that of mobile object identifi cation systems (premises radio station and specified lo w-power radio station). 1. Sticker Please put the f[...]

26 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Device Authorization This device obtains the T echnical Regu lation Conformity Certification, and it belongs to the device class of radio equipment of low-power data communication system radio station stipulated in the Radi o Law of Japan. The Name of the radio equipment: EYXF2CS TELECOM ENGINEERING CENTER Approv al Number:[...]

27 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Copyright This guide is copyrighted by T oshiba Amer ica Information Systems, Inc. with all rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this guide cannot be reproduced i n any form without the prior written permission of T o shiba. No patent liability is assumed, ho wev er , with respect to the use of the information contain[...]

28 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T rademarks Satellite and ConfigFree are re gistered trademarks of T oshiba Ameri ca Information Systems, Inc. and/or T oshiba Corporation. Microsoft, Outlook, Windo ws, and Wi ndo ws V ista are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporatio n in the United States and/or other countries. DirectX, Activ e[...]

29 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Contents Introduction ................ ................................................................ 36 This guide ...............................................................38 Safety icons ............................................................39 Other icons used ...............................................[...]

30 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Using the computer fo r the first time ......................50 Opening the display panel ................................. 50 Your computer’s features and specifications ....51 Turning on the power ........................................51 Adding memory (optional) ......................................52 Insta[...]

31 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Cleaning the computer ......................................88 Moving the computer ........................................ 88 Using a computer lock ......................................88 Chapter 2: Learning the Ba sics ................................................. 90 Computing tips .........................[...]

32 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Chapter 3: Mobile Comput ing................................................. 108 Toshiba’s energy-saver design..............................108 Running the computer on battery power ..............109 Battery Notice ................................................. 109 Power management ..........................[...]

33 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Surfing the Internet .........................................132 Internet features ..............................................132 Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet ......................................133 Exploring audio features .......................................133 Recording sounds[...]

34 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 TOSHIBA Accessibility .......................................... 160 Fingerprint Authentication Utility ...........................161 Fingerprint utility limitations ...........................161 Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility .....161 Fingerprint Logon ...........................................16[...]

35 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows ® operating system ...............192 If you need further assistance ............................... 197 Before you contact Toshiba ............................197 Contacting Toshiba .........................................197 Other Toshiba Intern et Web sites [...]

36 I n t roduct ion W elcome to the world of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. W ith your T osh iba computer , your work and entertainment can accompan y you where ver you go. Y our co mputer model may be ENERGY ST AR ® compliant. If the model you purchased is compliant, it is labeled with the ENER GY ST AR ® log o on the computer and the[...]

37 Introduction 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 According to the EP A, a computer meeting the new ENERGY ST AR ® specifications will use between 20% and 50% less energ y depending on how it is used. If all U.S. household and businesses replaced old computers with ne w ENERGY ST AR ® qualified models, we would sav e more than $1.8 billion in energy costs ov[...]

38 Introd uctio n This guide 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The product specifications and configuration information are designed for a product Series. Y our particular model may not have all the features and specifications listed or illustrated. For more detailed information about the features and specifications on your particular model, please visit T osh[...]

39 Introduction Safety icons 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Safety icons This manual contains safety inst ructions that must be observed to av oid potential hazards that co uld result in personal injuries, damage to your equipmen t, or loss of data. These safety cautions hav e been classif ied according to the seriousness of the risk, and icons highlight th[...]

40 Introd uctio n Other documentation 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Other documentation Y our computer comes with the following documentation: ❖ An electronic version of the user’ s guide (this docum ent) ❖ It may also contain guides for other programs that may come with your system. For accessory information, visit T oshiba’ s W eb site at accesso[...]

41 Chapter 1 Getting Started This chapter provides tips for us ing your computer ef fecti vely , summarizes how to connect components, and explains what to do the first time you use your computer . The “Instruction Manual for Safet y and Comfort, ” that is shipped with your computer, contains impo rtant safety information. Please read the safet[...]

42 Getting Started Selecting a place to work T o keep your computer in prime operating condition, protect you r work area from: ❖ Dust, moisture, and direct sunlig ht. ❖ Equipment that generates a strong electromagnetic field, such as stereo speakers (other than speakers that are connected to the computer) or speakerphones. ❖ Rapid changes in[...]

43 Getting Started Selecting a place to work ❖ Avoid prolonged physical contact with the underside or s urface of the computer . ❖ Computer base and palm rest can become hot! Avoid prolonged contact to prevent heat injur y to skin. Read the “ A void e xtended contact between computer base/palm rest and skin” section in the “Instruction Ma[...]

44 Getting Started Setting up your computer Important information on your computer’ s cooling fan Y our computer may have a CPU cooling fan that coo ls the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer . Always mak e sure your compute r and AC adapt or have adequate ventilation and are protected from overheating when the power is turne d on or whe[...]

45 Getting Started Setting up your computer Please handle your computer carefully to avoi d scratching or damaging the surface. Setting up your software When you turn on the computer for the first time, do not turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely . The names of windows dis played, and the order in whi ch windows[...]

46 Getting Started Re gistering your computer with T oshiba Registering your computer with T oshiba Product registration is strongly recommended , and allo ws T oshiba to send you periodic updates, announcement s, and special offers applicable to your p roduct. Product registration can be compl eted by either visiting the T oshiba W eb site at http[...]

47 Getting Started Connecting to a po wer sour ce Connecting to a power source Y our computer requires power to operate. Use the po wer cord/cable and A C adaptor to connect the comput er to a liv e electrical outlet, or to charge the computer’ s battery . Never pull on a power cord/cable to remove a plug from a socket. Always grasp the plug dire[...]

48 Getting Started Connecting to a power source T o connect A C power to the computer: 1 Connect the po wer cord/cable to the A C adaptor . (Sample Illustration) Connecting the power cord/cable to the A C adaptor Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other re[...]

49 Getting Started Char ging the main battery The computer’ s main battery light gives you an indication of the main battery’ s current char ge: ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is bei ng charged (A C adaptor connected) ❖ Glows white when the main battery is fully charged ❖ Is unlit when t he main battery has d ischarged, the battery [...]

50 Getting Started Using the computer for the fir st time Battery life and charge time may var y depending on the applications, power management settings, and features used. Using the computer for the first time The computer is now ready for you to turn it on and be gin using it. Opening the display panel 1 Facing the front of the com puter, locate[...]

51 Getting Started Using the computer for the f irst time Small bright dots ma y appear on your screen displa y when you turn on your computer . Y our disp lay contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is manufactured using high- precision technology . An y small bright dots that may appear on your display are an intrins[...]

52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Press and release the po wer b utton. The on/off light glows white. (Sample Illustration) T urning on the power The preinstalled operating syst em will load automatically . When you turn on the computer for the first time, do not turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely [...]

53 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Installing a memory module Memory modules can be installed in the memor y module slots on the base of the computer . Y ou will need a small Phillips scr e wdriver for this procedure. If the computer has been running recently , the memor y module may be hot. The surrounding area may also be hot. Allow the [...]

54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) If the computer is on, begin at step 1 ; otherwise, skip t o step 3 . 1 Click Start , and then click the arrow ne xt to the lock button in the lower -right corner of the Start men u. The Shut Down menu appears. (Sample Image) Shut Down menu 2 Click Shut Down . The operating system turns off the computer .[...]

55 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 6 Using a small Phillips screwdri ver , loosen the scre w that secures the memory module slot co ver . (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module slot cover 7 Remove the memory module slot cover . 8 Place the screw and the cov er in a safe place so that you can retriev e them later . Static electric[...]

56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) For this model Slot A is the bottom slot. Slot B is the top slot. If only one memory module is to be installed, it must be installed in Slot A. 11 Pick up the memory module by its sides, av oiding any contact with its connector . Position the modul e tow ard the socket, aligning the connector ’ s notch [...]

57 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 13 Once the module’ s connector is fu lly inserted into the socket, press downw ard on the top edge of the module to seat the module into the latches at the sides of the so cket. These latches should “snap” into place securely with th e corresponding cutouts in the side of the module. If the latches[...]

58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 14 Replace the memory modu le slot cov er and secure it using the screw . 15 Re-insert the main battery . For more information on inserting the main battery , see “Inserting a char ged battery” on page 120 . 16 T urn the computer right side up. 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer . TECHNI[...]

59 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) The following screen may appear when you turn on the power: If “Start Windows ® Normally” is highlighted, then press Enter . If one of the Safe Mode options is highlighted, it is best to press Enter to go into Safe Mode, then shut down and restart the system, at which time Windows ® should boot back[...]

60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 4 Replace the memory modu le slot cov er and secure it using the screw . 5 Re-insert the main battery . For more information on inserting the main battery , see “Inserting a char ged battery” on page 120 . 6 T urn the computer right side up. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer . TECHNICAL N[...]

61 Getting Started Har d Drive Recovery Utilities Hard Drive Recovery Utilities (A vailable on certain models) Y our computer has been configured with a hard disk partitio n to allow you to recov er your hard di sk drive or reinstall selected applications and software features or utilities. ❖ During the HDD Recovery Process it is strongly recomme[...]

62 Getting Started Har d Drive Recovery Utilities T o create recov ery D VDs: 1 Click Start , All Programs , To s h i b a , Recovery , and then Recovery Disc Creator . 2 Select DV D (to create Recovery media on D VDs). 3 Select the items you want to copy by clicking the check box next to the item’ s Name—recov ery files, applications (original [...]

63 Getting Started Har d Drive Recovery Utilities Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the recover y partition During the HDD Recovery Process it is strongly recommended that your computer be connected to an external power source via the AC Adaptor . Y ou hav e the options of recov ering your system using the Hard Driv e Recov ery partition to the factor[...]

64 Getting Started Har d Drive Recovery Utilities ❖ Erase the hard disk (Sample Image) T oshiba Recovery W izard scr een Recovering the original factory image (recommended recovery method) Recovering a hard disk drive to its out of box state deletes all parti tions on the hard disk drive and you r information will be lost. Be sure to save your wo[...]

65 Getting Started Har d Drive Recovery Utilities 2 Select Recover to out-of-box-state , and then click Next . A confirmation message displays reminding you that all data will be lost during the recov ery process. Be sure to sav e your work to ex ternal media before proceeding. 3 Click Next to be gin the recovery . Once complete, a message displays[...]

66 Getting Started Har d Drive Recovery Utilities the entire HDD for security purposes. This may take se veral hours, depending on the size of your HDD. (Sample Image) Er ase the har d disk scr een 3 Select the desired method, and then click Next . A confirmation message displays reminding you that all data will be lost. Be sure you hav e sav ed yo[...]

67 Getting Started Har d Drive Recovery Utilities 2 Select Recover without changing the hard drive partitions . A confirmation message appears, reminding you that all information on the C: driv e will be lost during the recovery process. Be sure you hav e sav ed your work to ex ternal media before proceeding. 3 Click Next to be gin the restoration.[...]

68 Getting Started Har d Drive Recovery Utilities 2 When the initial screen displays, press F12 . The boot menu appears. 3 Using the arro w keys, select the D VD option and press Ent er . 4 The Selecting a Process S creen will appear . Select one of the options an d then click Next . The options are: ❖ T o shiba Recov ery W izard ❖ System Recov[...]

69 Getting Started Har d Drive Recovery Utilities 6 A warning screen will appear stat ing that when the reco very is ex ecuted all data will be deleted and rewritten. Click Ye s to continue. (Sample Image) W arning screen 7 The T oshiba Recovery W izard screen will appear . Please refer to “Hard Disk Drive Reco very options” on page 62 to expla[...]

70 Getting Started Using the T ouchP ad™ Checking the HDD operating status After restoring your hard disk driv e, you can check its status as follows: 1 Click Start . 2 Right-click Computer . 3 Select Manage . 4 Click Disk Manageme nt . 5 Highlight the hard disk driv e in the V olume list to displ ay its status in the lower portion of the screen.[...]

71 Getting Started Using external display de vices Because the T ouchPad is much smaller than the display screen, moving your cursor acros s the screen often means having to move your finger several times across the T ouchPad in the preferred direction. Once you hav e positioned your cursor , you can click it into place b y either double-tapping th[...]

72 Getting Started Using external display de vices ❖ A standard television, projector , or VCR /D VD player via the S-video Out port* ❖ An external monitor or projector via the RGB (monitor ) Out port (Sample Illustration) Side o f system Y ou cannot connect both the S-video Out port and the HDMI Ou t port to the same device at the same time. T[...]

73 Getting Started Using external display de vices Connecting to a TV using HDMI™-CEC (A vailable on certain models) HDMI™-CEC (Consumer Electronics Co ntrol) is a standard in the CE Industry which allows de vices to work together over an HDMI cable. T oshiba computers with HD MI-CEC include a T oshiba utility (that may need to be installed) de[...]

74 Getting Started Using an e xternal ke yboar d ❖ Built-in display and TV (or other external video device) simultaneously ❖ TV (or other external video de vice) only ❖ Built-in display and external monitor (extended desktop) ❖ Built-in display and TV (extended desktop) ❖ Swap-Switch primary display between int ernal display and external [...]

75 Getting Started Using a mouse Using a mouse Y ou may want to use a mouse instead of the computer’ s built-in T o uchPad. Y ou can use a USB-compatible mouse. Connecting a printer Y our printer documentation may require you to install the printer software before physically connecting the printe r to your computer . If you do not install the sof[...]

76 Getting Started Connecting an option al external diskette drive Setting up a printer Some printers require a specific installation process. Refer to your printer installation guide for instructions before completing the following procedure. If your printer does not support Plug and Play , follo w these steps to set it up for the first time. Y ou[...]

77 Getting Started T urning off the computer T o connect an optional external USB disk ette driv e, connect the cable to one of the comput er’ s USB ports. (Sample Illustration) Connecting a n optional external USB diskette drive T urning off the computer Pressing the power button before shutting down the Windows ® operating system could cause y[...]

78 Getting Started T urning off the computer ❖ Use the Sleep command to save your work, system settings, and current state of the desktop to memory , so that when you turn on the computer again, you will quickly and automatically return to where you left off. Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts th e computer down completely , but it f irst sa[...]

79 Getting Started T urning off the computer ❖ Because the state of the system is stored in memory , you will lose data if the main battery discharges while the comp uter is in Sleep mode. ❖ Restarting from Sleep takes le ss time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after turning off the computer using the Hibernation or Shut do[...]

80 Getting Started T urning off the computer 2 Click Shut Down . The computer closes all open programs, shuts down the operating system, and then turns off. T urning off the computer more quickly Y ou can also turn of f the computer by pressing the po wer button. T o use this method, you first need to acti vate it using the Po wer Options feature. [...]

81 Getting Started T urning off the computer 4 Click Power buttons and lid to display the actions that you can configure. 5 Select the options you want from the drop-down lists. These options can be set separately for how they operate while the computer is running on battery power or while connected to AC power . ❖ Lid close action Set this optio[...]

82 Getting Started T urning off the computer Using and configuring Hibernation mode T o turn off the com puter using the Hib ernation command: 1 Click Start , and then click the arro w ne xt to the Lock button in the lower -right part of the Start menu. The Shut Down menu appears. (Sample Image) Shut Down menu 2 Click Hibernate . The computer sav e[...]

83 Getting Started T urning off the computer 3 Click Change advanced power settings . The Advanced settings tab of the Po wer Options window appears. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of P ower Options scr een 4 Click Power buttons and lid to display the actions that you can configure. 5 Select Hibernate for the options you want. These options c[...]

84 Getting Started T urning off the computer 6 Click App l y . 7 Click OK . Once the computer is conf igured, you can place it into Hibernation mode by either pressing the po wer button or closing the display panel, depending on the Hibernation options set. Starting again from Hibernation mode T o start up the computer from Hibernation mode, press [...]

85 Getting Started T urning off the computer Configuring Sleep mode options Y ou can place the computer into Sleep mode by either pressing the power b utton or closing the display panel. Y ou can also specify an amount of time after which the computer au tomatically g oes into Sleep mode. T o use any of these methods, you f irst need to enable them[...]

86 Getting Started T urning off the computer 4 Click Change advanced power settings . The Advanced settings tab of the Po wer Options window appears. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of P ower Options screen 5 Click Power buttons and lid to display the actions that you can configure. 6 Select Sleep for the options you want. These options can be[...]

87 Getting Started Customizing your computer’ s settings 7 Click App l y . 8 Click OK . Once the computer is conf igured, you can place it into Sleep mode by either pressing the po wer button or closing the display panel, depending on the Sleep options set. Starting again from Sleep mode T o start up the computer from Sleep mode, press the power [...]

88 Getting Started Caring for your computer Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of the computer’ s keyboard, speaker , and other openings. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer and/or display . Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to clean the computer . T o keep your computer clean, gently wipe the [...]

89 Getting Started Caring for your computer 2 Pass the locking end through the loop. 3 Insert the cable’ s locking end into the security lo ck slot on your computer , then engage the locking de vice. The computer is no w securely locked. (Sample Illustration) Attaching security lock cable[...]

90 Chapter 2 Learning t he Basics This chapter giv es some computing tips and provides important information about basic features. Computing tips ❖ Sav e your work frequently . Y our work stays in the computer’ s temporary memory until you sav e it to the internal storage drive. If the netw ork you are using goes down and you must restart your [...]

91 Learning the Basics Computing tips ❖ Back up your files to disks (or other remov able media) on a regular basis. Label the backup co pies clearly and store them in a safe place. It is easy to put of f backing up because it takes time. Ho wev er , if your internal storage drive suddenly fails, you will lose all the data on it unless you hav e a[...]

92 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboar d Using the keyboard Y our computer’ s ke yboard contai ns character keys, control ke ys, function ke ys, and special W indo ws ® keys, providing all the functionality of a full- size ke yboard. (Sample Illustration) Ke yboar d Character keys T y ping with the character keys is very much like typing on a[...]

93 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboar d Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys (Sample Illustration) Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys The Ctrl , Fn , and Alt keys do dif ferent things depending on the program you are using. For more inform ation, see your prog ram documentation. Function keys The function k eys (not t o be confused with the Fn key) are the 12 keys at th[...]

94 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboar d Overlay keys The ke ys with gray numbers and symbols on the front of them form the numeric and cursor ov erlay . This overlay lets you enter numeric data or control the cursor as you would using the 10-key ke ypad on a desktop comput er’ s k eyboard . (Sample Illustration) Numeric and cursor contr ol ov[...]

95 Learning the Basics Starting a pr og ram Starting a program The easiest way to start a program is to double-click the name of the file that contains the information you want to work on. T o find the file, use the Start menu or W indo ws ® Explorer . If you prefer to open the program f i rst, you hav e four options. Y ou can: ❖ Double-click th[...]

96 Learning the Basics Starting a pr ogram Starting a program from Windows ® Explorer If a program is not listed in th e All Programs menu, yo u can start it from W indows ® E xplorer . W indo ws ® Explorer gi ves you a view of your computer’ s contents as a hi erarchy or “tree. ” Y ou can easily see the contents of each driv e and folder [...]

97 Learning the Basics Saving your work Starting a program using the Start Search field This example uses the Start menu’ s Start Search f ield to start Wo r d P a d : 1 Click Start to display the Start menu. The Start Search f ield appears at the bottom of the Start menu. (Sample Image) Start Sear ch f ield in Start menu 2 Start typing the progr[...]

98 Learning the Basics Saving your work Saving files 1 In your Windo ws ® -based application, click File , and then Sav e . 2 Click Browse f olders . If you are working with a docum ent that already has a f ile name, this i s all you need to do. If you created a ne w document, your program displays a Sav e As dialog box. Use this dialog box to spe[...]

99 Learning the Basics Printing your work File names The W indo ws ® operating system supp orts long file names that can contain up to 260 characters and can include spaces. Some applications do not support long file names and require file names limited to no more th an eight characters. Y ou may use all t he letters, numb ers, and other character[...]

100 Learning the Basics Backing up your work 2 In your W indows ® -based application, click File , and then Print . The program displays a Print dialog box. (Sample Image) Print dialog box 3 Specify the print parameters. For e xample, the range of pages and number of copies to print. 4 Click Print . Backing up your work Back up all the files you c[...]

101 Learning the Basics Using the optical drive Restoring your work T o restore information from your backu p media to your internal storage dri ve, use the Restore page in the backup program. Look in the online Help or your op erating system documentation for information on restoring files. TECHNICAL NOTE: When restoring files, the backup program [...]

102 Learning the Basics Using the optical drive Optical drive components The optical dri ve is located on the side of the computer . Y our optical drive may look like this: (Sample Illustration) Optical drive Drive in-use indicator light —Indicates when the driv e is in use. Eject button —Press to release the disc tray . Do not press the eject [...]

103 Learning the Basics Using the optical drive Media control buttons (A vailable on certain models) The media control buttons located on the system control panel above the keyboard let you mute the sound and play audio CDs or D VD movies when the computer is on. (Sample Illustration) Media contr ol buttons The Mute b utton allo ws you to mute the [...]

104 Learning the Basics Using the optical drive 4 Grasp the tray and pull it fully open. (Sample Illustration) Drive tray fully extended 5 Hold the disc by its edges and check that it is free of dust. If the disc is dusty , clean it as described in “Caring for optical discs” on page 107 . 6 Place the disc carefully in th e disc tray , label sid[...]

105 Learning the Basics Using the optical drive 8 Make sure the disc is completely on the spindle and is lyin g flat on the tray . If you insert the disc incorrectly , it may jam the drive. If this happens, contact T oshiba support for assistance. 9 Push the disc tray in by pressing gently on the center of the tray until it clicks into place. Y ou [...]

106 Learning the Basics Using the optical drive Recording optical media Depending on the configuration, your computer may come with an optical driv e that allows you to: ❖ Play pre-recorded and recorded optical media. ❖ Read/write data and multi -media files to recordable optical media. For more information regarding supported optical media for[...]

107 Learning the Basics T oshiba’ s online r esour ces Removing a disc with the computer off T o remov e a disc with the computer turned of f: 1 Insert a slender object, such as a straightened paper clip, into the manual eject hole. The disc tray slides partially out of the driv e (about 1 inch). Never use a pencil to press the manual eject butto[...]

108 Chapter 3 Mobile Computing This chapter cov ers all aspects of using your com puter while trav eling. T oshiba’ s energy-saver design Y our computer enters a low-po wer suspension mode when it is not being used, thereby conserving energy and sa ving money in the process. It has a number of other features that enhanc e its energy ef ficiency .[...]

109 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power Running the computer on battery power The computer contains a remov abl e Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery that provides po wer when you are aw ay from an A C outlet. Y ou can recharg e it many ti mes. Battery Notice Battery life may vary considerably from specif ications depending on product m[...]

110 Mobile Computing Char gi ng batteries TECHNICAL NOTE: Depending on your system, the RTC battery may only charge while the computer is turned on. Power management Y our computer ships with t he power management options preset to a configuration that will prov ide the most stable opera ting en vironment and optimum system performan ce for both A [...]

111 Mobile Computing Char ging ba tteries Charging the main battery T o charge the main battery while it is in your computer, plug the computer into a li ve electrical ou tlet. The battery char ges whether the computer is on or off. TECHNICAL NOTE: The rech arging of the batter y cannot occur when your computer is using all of the pow er provided b[...]

112 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power If the R TC battery is lo w , the real-time clock and calendar may display the incorrect tim e and date, or stop working. T o recharge the R TC battery , plug the computer into a li v e electrical outlet and leav e the computer powered on for 24 hours. It is seldom necessary to charge the RTC batte[...]

113 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power HINT : Be careful not to confuse the batter y light ( ), the on/off light ( ), and the power button light (nea r the upper -left corner of the keyboard). When the on/off light or power button light flashes amber , it indicates that the system is suspended (us ing the Windows ® operating system Sle[...]

114 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power Highlight the power icon in the Notification Area. A pop-up message displays the remaining battery power as a percentage. W ith repeated discharges and rechar ges, the battery’ s capacity gradually decreases. A frequently us ed older batt ery does not power the computer for as long as a new batte[...]

115 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power T o change the default notification settings: 1 Click Start , Contro l Panel , Mobile PC , and th en Power Options . The Po wer Options window appears. 2 Click Change plan s ettings under the po wer plan to be customized. The Edit Plan Settin gs window appears. 3 Click Change advanced power setting[...]

116 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power There are v arious ways in which you can conserv e power and extend the operating time of your battery: ❖ Enable Sleep or Hibernation, which saves po wer when you turn of f the computer and turn it back on again ❖ Use the W indows ® po wer-saving option plans These power -saving options contro[...]

117 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power T o edit a plan or to edit advanced settings, continue to the following steps. 4 Click Change Plan Se ttings to choose the plan you want to edit. This screen allows you to change basic settings. 5 Click Change Adv anced Settings to access settings for battery notification lev els, inte rnal storage[...]

118 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery 2 While continuing to press Fn , press F2 until you select the desired Power Plan. The Po wer Plan options are: Balanced, Po wer Sav er , and High Performance. 3 Release the Fn key . The hot ke y card disappears. Y ou are now in the selected mode. Changing the main batter y When your main battery has r[...]

119 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery 5 Slide the battery release lock to the unlo cked position. (Sample Illustration) Unlocking the battery r elease lock 6 Slide the battery release latch to release the battery . 7 Pull the discharged battery out of the computer . (Sample Illustration) Removing the battery If the battery is leaking or it[...]

120 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery Inserting a charged battery T o insert a battery: 1 W ipe the terminals of the charge d battery with a clean cloth to ensure a good connection. 2 Insert the charged battery into the slot until the latch clicks. The battery pack has been designe d so that you cannot install i t with rev erse polarity . [...]

121 Mobile Computing T aking car e of your battery 4 T urn the computer right side up. 5 Reconnect any cables that were remov ed in step 3 of “Removing the battery from the computer” on page 118 . 6 Restart the computer . T aking care of your batter y The follo wing sections offer tips on how to take care of your battery and prolong its life. S[...]

122 Mobile Computing T aking car e of your battery Maintaining your batter y Fully discharging your battery pack will allo w better accurac y of the battery meter . T o fully discharge your battery pack: ❖ Periodically , disconnect the computer from a power source and operate it on battery power until the battery pack fully discharges. Before doi[...]

123 Mobile Computing Disposing of used batteries Disposing of used batteries The life of a battery pack depends on usage. When the battery pack needs replacing, the main batt ery light flashes amber shortly after you hav e fully rech arged the battery . Y ou must discard a batter y if it becomes damaged. Never attempt to dispose of a battery pack b[...]

124 Mobile Computing T raveling tips T o shiba is dedicated to preservi ng the en vironment by sponsoring Call2Recycle™ , a program of the Rechar geable Battery Recycling Cor por atio n. For more information and for drop-of f locations, visit www .rbrc.org or call 1-800-822- 8837. Notice regarding CR coin ce ll batter ies, applicable to Californi[...]

125 Chapter 4 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features In this chap ter , you will explore so me of the special features of your computer . Exploring the desktop The desktop is the launching pad for everything you can do in the W indows ® operating system. Y ou use its features to start programs, find documents, set up system components, and perform[...]

126 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Explorin g the desktop Finding your way around the desktop Y our computer’ s desktop includes sev eral standard features: icons, Start button, T askb ar , Notification Area, and background pattern. (Sample Image) W indows ® operating system desktop Icons An icon represents a folder , file, or program th[...]

127 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Exploring the desktop Y our desktop may contain other icons depe nding on your configuration. See W indo ws ® online Help for more specific information on each icon and ho w to use it. Start button Y ou use the Start button to: ❖ Start programs ❖ Open documents ❖ Adjust system settings ❖ Find file[...]

128 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Setting up for communications Setting up for communications T o connect to the Internet, use an online service, or communicate across the telephone lines with another computer , you need: ❖ A browser or communications program ❖ An Internet Service Pro vider (ISP ) or online service if you plan to use t[...]

129 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Setting up for communications Accessing a network T o access a network: ❖ At the of fice, c onnect an Ethernet cable to the Network port (RJ45) on your computer . For specif ic information about connecting to the network, consu lt your network administ rator . Many hotels, airports, and of f ices of fer [...]

130 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Setting up for communications Before you can communicate using th e modem, you need to connect it to a telephone line. Y ou r computer’ s b uilt-in modem port provides an RJ-11 jack, allowing you to connect the modem to a standard voice-grade telephone line. 1 Plug one end o f a telephone cable (purchase[...]

131 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features An overview of using the Internet An overview of using the Internet The following sections giv e a quick introduction to t he Internet and some of its exciting featur es, under these headings: ❖ The Internet ❖ The W orld Wi de W eb ❖ Internet Service Providers ❖ Connecting to the Internet ❖ Surfi[...]

132 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features An overview of using the Internet Connecting to the Internet T o connect to the Internet, you need: ❖ A modem and telephone line, or a LAN connection ❖ A W eb browser ❖ An Internet Service Provider (ISP) account Once you hav e established an ISP account, you can connect to the Internet. 1 Connect you[...]

133 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Explorin g audio featur es ❖ Internet chat roo ms A chat room is a W eb site that offers a pla ce where people with similar interests and ideas comm unicate in real-time, one-on- one or in groups, by typing messages which are instantly viewed by others on their computer screens. ❖ Internet news groups [...]

134 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Explor ing audio feat ur es 2 Click Start , All Programs , Acces sories , and then Sound Recorder . (Sample Image) Soun d Recor der scr een 3 Click the Start Recording button. 4 Speak normally into the microphon e. 5 When you hav e f inished recording, click the Stop Recording button. The Sa ve As dialog b[...]

135 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features FM tuner FM tuner (A vailable on certain models) Y our computer may come equipped with a built-in FM tuner and a separate FM antenna. With this FM tuner feature you can listen to li ve local FM radio stations. T o use th is feature: 1 T urn on your computer . 2 Plug in the FM antenna into the FM tuner port[...]

136 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using an Expr essCard ® ❖ Hav e video conference calls T o E-mail, instant message or video conference, you must be connected to the Internet. Dependin g on your computer mode l, the process of sendi ng E-mail, taking pictures or recording video messages may vary . The W eb Camera soft ware, by default,[...]

137 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot Removing an ExpressCard ® 1 Prepare the card for remov al by clicking the Sa fely Remove Hardwar e icon in the Notification Area and then selecting the card or device you want to remove. If the system is unable to prep are the card for safe remo v al, a message will tel[...]

138 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot Inserting memory media The follo wing instructions appl y to all types of supported media devices. 1 T urn the media so that the cont acts (metal areas ) are face do wn. 2 Push the media into the ad apter until it locks in place. (Sample Illustration) Inserting memory me[...]

139 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using the i.LINK ® port Do not remove memory media while data is being written or read. Even when the Windows ® message “copying...” disappears, writing to the media might still be in progress and your data could be destroyed. W ait for the indicator light to go out. Using the i.LINK ® port The i.LI[...]

140 Chapter 5 Utilities Y our computer includes sev eral utilities designed to help yo u to reconfigure your system to best meet your individual needs. T o gether , these allo w you to ascerta in certain system details, set additional options, or change default optio ns. These utilities are described in this chapter . The utilities described in thi[...]

141 Utilities TOSHIB A Assist ❖ TOSHIB A Accessibility ❖ Fingerprint Authentication Utility ❖ TOSHIB A Face Recognition ❖ ConfigFree® TOSHIBA Assist The TOSHIB A Assist pro vides qui ck access to computer functions and allows you to customize a range of com puter settings. T o access TOSHIB A Assist, click Start , All Programs , To s h i b[...]

142 Utilities TOSHIB A Assist Connect The features av ailable in this category are: ❖ ConfigFree ® Connectivity Doctor ❖ Bluetooth ® Settings ❖ Bluetooth ® Local COM Setting s (Sample Image) T OSHIBA Assist window – Connect tab[...]

143 Utilities TOSHIB A Assist Secure The features av ailable in this category are: ❖ Supervisor password ❖ User password (Sample Image) T OSHIBA Assist window – Secur e tab[...]

144 Utilities TOSHIB A Assist Protect & Fix The features av ailable in this category are: ❖ TOSHIB A PC Diagnostic T ool Utility (Sample Image) T OSHIBA Assist window – Pr otect & F ix tab[...]

145 Utilities TOSHIB A Assist Optimize The features av ailable in this category are: ❖ TOSHIB A SD™ Memory Card Format Utility ❖ Mouse Utility ❖ TOSHIB A Accessibility ❖ TOSHIB A Zooming Utilit y ❖ CD/D VD Dri ve Acoustic Silencer ❖ TOSHIB A Hardware Se tup ❖ TOSHIB A Button Su pport ❖ TOSHIB A Face Recognition (Sample Image) T OS[...]

146 Utilities Setting passwor ds Setting passwords Setting a password lets you walk away from your computer while providing additional protection for your files. When you set a password, you must enter the password before you can w ork on your computer again. T oshiba supports se ve ral types of passwords on you r computer: ❖ An instant password?[...]

147 Utilities Setting passwor ds Using a supervisor password A supervisor password pre vents other users from changing hardware configuration options. Setting a supervisor password If you choose to set a supervisor or user password, T oshiba strongly recommends that you save your password in a location where you can later access it should you not r[...]

148 Utilities Setting passwor ds 6 Click OK . A pop-up screen ap pears asking for the User Password Mode. 7 Select whether the user password allo ws the user to change the hardware configuration: ❖ Able to run HwSetup —User can change the hardware configuration ❖ Unable to run HwSetup — User cannot change the hardware conf iguration (superv[...]

149 Utilities Setting passwor ds T o register a password for the po wer- on password functions: 1 Click Start , All Programs , To s h i b a , Utilit ies , and then TOSHIB A Assist . The TOSHIB A Assist windo w appears. 2 On the left side, click the Secure tab . 3 Click the User Password icon. The Password tab of the TOSHIB A Hardware Setup windo w [...]

150 Utilities TOSHIB A PC Dia gnostic T ool Utility 4 Click Not Registered. A pop-up screen ap pears asking for a password. 5 Enter the user password, then click OK . TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic T ool Utility This utility can h elp diagnose pro blems with devices in your computer . Refer to the online Help documentatio n within the application for additi[...]

151 Utilities TOSHIB A SD™ Memory Car d F ormat Utility TOSHIBA SD ™ Memor y Card Format Utility This utility is used to for mat SD ™ cards used with the Bridge Media Adapter slot. T o format an SD memory card using this utility: 1 Click Start , All Programs , To s h i b a , Utilit ies , and then SD Memory Card F ormat . The TOSHIB A SD Memor[...]

152 Utilities Mouse Utility Mouse Utility The Mouse utility allows you to change your pointing device or mouse settings. T o access the Mouse utility: 1 Click Start , Contr ol Panel , and then Mouse under Hardwa re and Sound , or click the Mouse icon in the Optimize tab of TOS HI BA A ss is t . The Mouse Properties screen appears. (Sample Image) Mo[...]

153 Utilities TO S H I BA H a rd w a re S e t u p TOSHIBA Hardware Setup TOSHIB A Hardware Setup is the T oshiba con figuration management tool av ailable through th e W indows ® operating system. T o access it: ❖ Click Start , All Programs , To s h i b a , Utilit ies , and then HWSetup , or clic k the TOS HI BA H a rdw a re Se t up icon in the [...]

154 Utilities TO S H I BA H a rd w a re S e t u p ❖ Display —Allows you to change various default settings for the built-in display When the computer restarts, it remembers the last configuration. If data does not appear on the display you are using after starting in Sleep Mode, press Fn + F5 . For more information, see “Directing the display[...]

155 Utilities TO S H I BA H a rd w a re S e t u p ❖ The “USB Sleep and Charge function” only works for compatible ports. ❖ When “USB Sleep and Charge function” is Enabled, USB bus power (DC 5V) will be supplied to compatible ports even when the power of the computer is turned OFF . ❖ USB bus power (DC 5V) is similarly supplied to the [...]

156 Utilities TO S H I BA H a rd w a re S e t u p If the function does not work with Mode-1 setting, chang e it to Mode-2. Some external devices may not be able to use this function in either mod e. When this happens, change the setting to Disabled. Setting item: Enabled (Mode-1) -- Enables th e function Enabled (Mode-2) -- Enables th e function Di[...]

157 Utilities TOSHIB A Zooming Utility TOSHIBA Zooming Utility This utility allows you to select which applications will work with the zoom in/out hot ke ys (see “Zoom (Display resolution )” on page 213 ). Y ou may select all applications or any subset of the following: ❖ Microsoft ® Internet Explorer ® ❖ Microsoft ® Of f ice ❖ W indo [...]

158 Utilities TOSHIB A Button Support T o zoom in, hold down the Fn key and press 2 ; to zoom out, hold down the Fn ke y and press 1 . For more information about how to use the T OSHIBA Zooming Utility , right-click the icon in the Notification Area and then click Help . TOSHIBA Button Support TOSHIB A Button Support allows you to customize the Mut[...]

159 Utilities CD/D VD Drive Acousti c Silencer CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer This utility can slow the speed of your optical driv e to make it run more quietly . Y ou can use this utility to m ake listening to music CDs more enjoyable. When you change the optical drive to “Silence” mode, the setting is only valid for the current Windows ® ses[...]

160 Utilities TOSHIB A Accessibility TOSHIBA Accessibility The TOSHIB A Accessibility utility allows you to use the Fn ke y to create a hot key combination wit h one of the function ke ys without pressing the two keys simultaneously as is usually required. Using Accessibility lets you make the Fn key a sti cky key , meaning you can press it once, r[...]

161 Utilities F ing erprint Authent ication Utility Fingerprint Authentication Utility (A vailable on certain models) The fingerprint authentication utility (av ailable on certain models) can be used to replace the ke yboard-based user password authentication syst em when booti ng up. The fingerprint authentication uti lity can also be us ed for us[...]

162 Utilities F ing erprint Authenticati on Utility Fingerprint Logon The fingerprint utility enables logon to your comp uter using fi ngerprints. During us er enrollment, f ingerpr int samples are sav ed and associated with the user’ s W indows ® user account. When the user attempts to log on again, th e user’ s f ingerprint is read and compa[...]

163 Utilities F ing erprint Authent ication Utility ❖ A void the follo wing finger conditions for enrollment or recognition as they may result in fingerprint enrollment erro rs or a drop in the f ingerprint recognitio n success rate. ❖ Soaked or swollen fi nger (e.g., after taking bath) ❖ Injured finger ❖ We t f i n g e r ❖ Soiled or oily[...]

164 Utilities ConfigF r ee® ❖ The recognition success rate may dif fer from user to user . ❖ T o shiba does not guarantee that this fingerprint recognition technology will be error -free. T o shiba does not guarantee that the f ingerprint reader will recognize the enrolled user or accu rately screen out unauthorized users at all times. T oshib[...]

165 Utilities ConfigF r ee® Starting ConfigFree ® T o start ConfigFree ® , be sure the computer has a wired or wireless connection. Then perform any of the follo wing steps: ❖ Click Start , All Programs , To s h i b a , Networking , and then Conf igFree . ❖ Double-click the Config Free ico n in the Notification Area. ❖ Press the TOSHIB A A[...]

166 Utilities ConfigF r ee® ❖ Status of W ireless Connection switch (Sample Image) Connect ivity Doctor scr een Profile Settings The Prof ile Settings utility lets you save network settings in “profiles . ” ConfigFree ® prof iles are useful for easily switching network settings an d devices. Y ou can switch network settings simply by select[...]

167 Utilities ConfigF r ee® T o create a profile: 1 Click the icon in the Notif ication Area. 2 Mov e the pointer to Prof ile . 3 Click Open Settings . The ConfigFree Prof ile Settings windo w appears. (Sample Image) ConfigF ree Pr ofile Settings windo w 4 Click Add to start the Create Prof ile W izard.[...]

168 Chapter 6 If Somet hing G oes W r ong Some problems you may encounter wh en using your computer are relativ ely easy to identify and solve. Others may require help fro m your network administrator or the manufacturer of the software program. This chapter aims to help you solve many problems b y yourself. It cov ers the problems you are most lik[...]

169 If Something Goes Wrong Pr oblems when you turn on the computer 2 Click the A pplications tab . If a program has stopped responding, the words “not responding” appear beside its name in the list. 3 Select the program you want to close, then click End T ask . Closing the failed prog ram should allow you to continue working. If it does not, c[...]

170 If Something Goes Wrong Pr oblems when you turn on the computer If you are using an A C adaptor , v eri fy that the computer is recei ving power from the external po wer source by looking at the A C power light. If the indicator is glo wing, th e computer is conn ected to a liv e external po wer source. The computer starts but when y ou pr ess [...]

171 If Something Goes Wrong Pr oblems when you turn on the computer If you are running on battery power , it is recommended that you do not lea ve the computer in Sleep mode for lo ng periods of time. T o charge the battery , leave the computer plugged into a liv e wall outlet for sev eral hours. For more information see “Charging batteries” on[...]

172 If Something Goes Wrong The W indo ws ® operating system is not working 5 V erify that the A C adaptor is th e correct unit for your computer model. The computer may not be abl e to start from an A C adaptor that is rated for less current (amperage) than the computer requires, e ven if the rated v oltage is correct, and the plug fits correctly[...]

173 If Something Goes Wrong The W indo ws ® operating system is not working ❖ Safe Mode with Command Pr ompt ❖ Enable Boot Logging ❖ Enable low-resolution video (640x480) ❖ Last Kno wn Good Conf iguration (adv anced) ❖ Directory Services Restore Mode ❖ Deb uggin g Mode ❖ Disable automatic restar t on system failure ❖ Disable Driv e[...]

174 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict The Windows ® operating system can help you If the operating system has started properly but you still ha ve a problem using your co mputer , the online Help can assist you in troubleshooting the pro blem. T o access the W indo ws ® operating syst em Help and Support: 1 Click Start , then[...]

175 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict The device most recently connected to the system is th e one most likely to be causing a conflict. Resolving conflicts There are sev eral things you can do to resolve hardw are conflicts: ❖ Get the most recent dri vers from the manuf acturer . ❖ Disable the device. For an ol der de vic[...]

176 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict ❖ The Resources tab, which lists resources assigned to the monitor , optional external opti cal driv e, optional external diskette dri ve, and other power -using functions. Thi s tab does not appear if the device is not using resources. ❖ The Driver tab, which displays th e dri vers bei[...]

177 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict For this model Slot A is the bottom slot. Slot B is the top slot. If only one memory module is to be installed, it must be installed in Slot A. Power and the batteries Y our computer receive s its po wer through the AC ada ptor and power cord/cable or from the system batteries (battery , o[...]

178 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict The battery appears not to power the computer f or as long as it usually does. If you frequently repeat shallow char ge and discha rge, the battery meter may become in accurate. Let the battery discha rge completely , then try charging it ag ain. Check the po wer options vi a your Po wer Pl[...]

179 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict Nothing happens when you pr ess the keys on the exter nal keyboard. Y ou may hav e plugged the external keyboard in while the computer was turned on. Using the computer’ s T ouchPad: 1 Click Start , and then click the arro w ne xt to the Lock button in the lower -right part of the Start [...]

180 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict ❖ T ry adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on the external monitor . ❖ Press Fn and F5 simultaneously to make sure the display priority is no t set for the built-in screen . The screen does not look right. Y ou can change the display settings by clicking a blank area of the d[...]

181 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict Small bright dots appear on yo ur TFT display when y ou turn on y our compu ter . Small bright dots ma y appear on your screen displa y when you turn on your computer . Y our disp lay contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is manufactured using high- precisio[...]

182 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 6 Y ou can choose one or both options: ❖ Automatically f ix f ile system erro rs ❖ Scan for and attempt reco very of bad sectors 7 Click Start . Error-checking tests and repairs the disk. Y our hard disk seems very slo w . If you hav e been using your comput er for a long time, your fil[...]

183 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict Optical drive problems Y ou cannot access a disc in the dri ve. If the optical dri ve is an e xternal driv e, make sure that the driv e’ s cable is properly connected to the computer . Make sure the tray that holds the optical disc is closed properl y . Press gently until it clicks into [...]

184 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict The disc will not come out of the driv e when y ou click the eject button on the scr een. Press the b utton on the optical dri ve itself. For additional information see “Y ou press the disc eject button, but the dri ve tray does not slide out. ” on page 183 . Sound system problems No so[...]

185 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict ExpressCard ® checklist ❖ Make sure the card is insert ed properly into the slot. ❖ Make sure all cables are securely connected. ❖ Occasionally a defecti ve ExpressCard ® slips through quality control. If another computer wit h a ExpressCard slot is av ailable, try the card in that[...]

186 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 2 Click Safely remo ve for the de vice you want to swap. 3 Select the item you wish to remove and click OK . 4 Remov e the device when told it is safe to do so. Never swap modules when the computer is in Hibernation or Sleep mode. This is known as “warm swapping” and is not supported. F[...]

187 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict Y ou may have connected the printer while the computer is on. Disable Sleep mode, turn off the computer, and turn of f the printer . T urn the printer back on, make sure it is online, and then turn the computer back on. T ry printing another file. For exam ple, you could create and attempt[...]

188 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict Wireless networking problems This section provides general troubleshooting tips for networking problems, specifically wireless (Wi-Fi ® ) networking. The terms and concepts used assume a bas ic understanding of networks, and may be for more advanced users. If you need assistance or if you [...]

189 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict ❖ V erify that the network connection is configured to obtain its Internet Protoco l (IP) address dynamically: 1 Click Start , and then Network . 2 Click V iew Status . 3 Click Details . 4 V e rify that the DHCP E nabled setting is set to Ye s . 5 Click Close . ❖ Use IPCONFIG to verify[...]

190 If Something Goes Wrong D VD operating pr ob lems The Windows ® operating system wireless management facility does not work. If you are using an external W i-Fi ® adapter (an ExpressCard ® , USB adapter , or other variety), check if the adapter comes with its o wn management utility . If it does, the utility may be disabling the W indows ® [...]

191 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits 2 Click Choose whe n to tur n off the displ ay . 3 Select Never on When to turn of f the display . 4 Click Sav e changes . The screen sa ver runs while y ou ar e watching a movie or title. If the screen sav er is enabled, it runs on top of any movie or title you are watching. T o disable the[...]

192 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits Read the user’ s guides. It is very dif ficult to provide a f ail-safe set of steps you can follow ev ery time you experience a problem with the computer . Y our ability to solve problems will improve as you learn about ho w the computer and its software work together . Get familiar with a[...]

193 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits 3 Click Cre ate . 4 In the input field, enter a name that is descripti ve enough to be easily understood in the future, such as “Before inst alling Brand X Accounting app. ” Then click Create . 5 The W indo ws ® operating system creates the Restore Point, automatically stamps it with th[...]

194 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits Backing up your data or your entire computer with the Windows ® operating system The most v aluable component of y our computer system is the data you create and store on its internal storage drive. Since problems with either hardware or softw are can make the data inacces sible or ev en de[...]

195 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits General tips for installing hardware and software Here are a fe w tips to help ensure safe and easy installation of ne w hardware (printers, pointing devices, e xternal hard drives, D VD writers, scanners, etc.) and software (applications like Microsoft ® Of fice and Adobe ® Photoshop ® ,[...]

196 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits 5 Use the new hardw are or software for a while, noting any new problems. Mak e sure that your critical applications (e- mail, business applications, etc.) are w orking correctly , and verify that important de vices are still functioning. 6 For each additional hardware or software item, repe[...]

197 If Something Goes Wrong If you need further assistance Before connecting the eSA T A device to your computer and external power source, read the documentation that ca me with the device and follow the manufacturer’ s instructions. If you need further assistance If you have follo wed the recomm endations in this chapter and are still having pr[...]

198 If Something Goes Wrong Other T oshiba Internet W eb sites T oshiba voice contact Before calling T o shiba, make sure you have: ❖ Y our computer’ s serial number ❖ The computer and any optional devices related to the problem ❖ Backup copies of your Wi ndows ® operating system and all other preloaded software on your choice of media ❖[...]

199 If Something Goes Wrong T oshiba’ s worldwide of fices For more information on additio nal T osh iba worldwide locations, please visit: www .toshiba. co.jp/i ndex. htm . France T o shiba Systèmes (France) S.A. 7, Rue Ampère; B. P . 131 92800 Puteaux Cédex France Germany T oshiba Europe GmbH Leibnizstraße 2 D-93055 Regensbu rg Germany Ital[...]

200 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Appendix A Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot ke ys and TO SHIB A Cards provi de a quick way to modify selected system functions and to launch applications. There are two types of T OSHIB A Cards: Hot Ke y Cards and Application Cards. Hot Key Cards The Hot Ke y Cards are used to set or modify the following system functions: ❖ Mu[...]

201 Hot Keys /TOSHIBA Ca rds Hot K e y Car ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using the Hot Key Cards The Hot Ke y Cards are normally hidden from view . The Cards appear when you press the Fn key . Hot keys are keys that, when pressed in combina tion with the Fn key , turn system functions on and off. Hot keys have a legend on the key indicating the option o[...]

202 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Application Car ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Application Cards The Application Cards are used to launch these applications: Not all functions are supported on all models. TOSHIB A Assist For more information, refer to “TOSHIB A Assist” on page 141 . PC Diagnostic T ool utility For more information, refer to “TOSHIB A PC[...]

203 Hot Keys /TOSHIBA Ca rds Application Cards 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using the Application Cards T o launch an application using the Application Card s: 1 Press and hold the Fn ke y . The TOSHIB A Cards display at the top of the screen. (Sample Image) TOSHIB A Car d display 2 Click the “stack ed” card on the far right of the display . The Appli[...]

204 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 The Card Case displays tw o rows of Cards. Cards that appear solid (not tr ansparent) in the bottom ro w are enabled and can be selected when the Application Cards are displayed. The top row contains all of the disabled cards. 4 T o enable a card, drag it from the top ro w to the[...]

205 Hot Keys /TOSHIBA Ca rds Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Lock (Instant security) The Fn + F1 hot key function acti v ates instant security . The user logon screen will appear and a user with a valid account will need to log back on to gain access to the computer . or Fn + This TOSHIB A Card or hot ke y blanks the display . Selecting th[...]

206 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Power plan or Fn + This TOSHIB A Card or hot ke y displays the power plans and cycles through the power plans. The properties of each po wer plan, and the po wer plans that are displayed by this function, are set in the Power Options window . Selecting this Card or pressing the hot[...]

207 Hot Keys /TOSHIBA Ca rds Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sleep mode or Fn + This TOSHIB A Card or hot k e y places the computer into Sleep mode. For more information about Sleep mode, please see “Using and configuring Sleep m ode” on page 84 . Selecting this Card or pressing the hot ke y displays the following options: (Sample Imag[...]

208 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Hibernation mode or Fn + This TOSHIB A Card or hot k e y places the computer into Hibernatio n mode. If Hibernation mode is disabled, this hot key will not respond. For more information on Hibernation mode, see “Using and configuring Hibernation mode” on page 82 . Selecting thi[...]

209 Hot Keys /TOSHIBA Ca rds Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Output (Display switch) or Fn + This TOSHIB A Card or hot ke y cycles through the power - o n d i sp l a y o p t io n s (only the f irst option is av ailable when you do not have an external monitor attached) (the last option is available only if you are in Extend ed Display Mode[...]

210 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Display brightness Cycle through the display modes, th en select the desired mode. Not all functions are supported on all models. Some systems also support an additional Swap Image Display mode. This mode is available only if the current setting is an extended desktop mode (Built-i[...]

211 Hot Keys /TOSHIBA Ca rds Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Disabling or enabling wireless devices or Fn + This TOSHIB A Card or hot ke y enables/disables th e optional wireless devices installed in your computer . The wireless modes are: ❖ Wi - F i ® enabled—Enables just the W i-Fi ® module. ❖ Bluetooth ® enabled—Enables just [...]

212 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Disabling or enabling the T ouchPad™ or Fn + This TOSHIB A Card or hot ke y enables/disables th e T o uchPad. For more information on using the T ou chPad, see “Disabling or enabling the T ouchPad™” on page 71 . Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displays the follo[...]

213 Hot Keys /TOSHIBA Ca rds Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Zoom (Display resolution) or Fn + [ Space bar ] This TOSHIB A Card or hot key switches screen resolution. Selecting this Card or pressing the hot ke y displays the following options: (Sample Image) Scr een r esolution options Cycle through the screen resolu tions, then select the[...]

214 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Keyboard hot key functions Fn + This hot k ey turns the curs or control overlay on and off. Fn + This hot k ey turns the numeric overlay on and of f. Fn + This hot k ey turns the scroll lock feature on and off. Fn + This hot key tu rns the TO SHIB A Zo o mi ng Utility to zoom-out. [...]

215 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Appendix B P o wer Cord/Cable C o nnector s Y our computer ships w ith the correct power su pply for the country of purchase. This appendix shows the shapes of the typical A C po wer cord/cable connectors fo r v arious parts of the world. USA and Canada UL ap pr oved CS A a pp rove d United Kingdom BS ap pr oved Australia [...]

216 Glossar y TECHNICAL NOTE: Some features defined in this glossary may not be available on your computer . Acronyms The follo wing acronyms may app ear in this user’ s guide. AC alternating current BIOS basic input/output system bps bits per second CD compact disc CD-R OM compact disc read-only memory CD-R W compact disc re write memory CMOS co[...]

Glossary 217 DOS disk operating system DPI dots per inch DSTN dual supertwist nem atic DV D digital versatile (or video) disc DV D - R O M dig ital versatile (or video) disc read-only m emory ECP enhanced capabilities po rt EPR OM erasable programmable read-only memory FAT f ile allocation table FCC Federal Communicat ions Commission GB gigabyte HD[...]

218 Glossary SDRAM synchronous dynamic random access memory SRAM static random access memory SSD Solid State Driv e SVGA super video graphics adapter TFT thin film transistor USB universal serial bu s URL uniform resource lo cator WA N wide area network www W orld Wide W eb Te r m s The following terms may appear in this user’ s guide. A active-m[...]

Glossary 219 baud rate — The speed at which a comm unication de vice, such as a printer or mo dem, transmits in formation. Baud rate is the nu mber of signal changes per second (not necessarily the same as bits per second). See also bits per second . BIOS (basic input/ output syst em) — Basic instructions, stored in read- only memory (R OM), co[...]

220 Glossary central processing unit (CPU) — The chip that functions as the “brain” of the computer . It takes informa tion from outside sources, such as memory or keyboard input, processes the information, and sends the results to another device that uses the information. character — Any letter , number , or symbol you can use on the compu[...]

Glossary 221 D default — The setting selected by a program when the user does not specify an alternati ve setting. device — A component attached to the computer . Devices may be external (outside the computer’ s case) or internal (inside the computer’ s case). Printers, disk dr iv es, and modems are examples of devices. device dri ver — A[...]

222 Glossary double-click — T o press and release the pointing device’ s primary button rapidly twice without moving the pointing device. In the W indows ® operating system, this refers to the pointing device’ s left button, unless otherwise stated. double-density d iskette — A 3.5-inch diskette that can hold up to 720 KB of information (h[...]

Glossary 223 F fil e — A collection of related information, saved on disk with a unique name. A file may be a program, information used by a program, or a document. See also docum ent. f ile allocation table (F A T) — The section of a s t o r a g e d r i ve that keeps track of the location of stored files. fil e n a m e — A set of characters [...]

224 Glossary Hibernation — A feature of many T oshiba computers that sav es to the i n t e r n a l s t o r a g e d r iv e the current state of your work, including all open files and programs, when you turn the computer off. When you turn on the computer again, your work is returned to the same state it was when the computer was turned of f. See [...]

Glossary 225 liquid crystal disp lay (LCD) — A type of display that uses a liquid substance between two transparent electrode panels. When an electric current passes through the electrodes, the molecules in the liquid form a crystalline pattern that polarizes the light passing through it. A filter o ver the electrodes permits only non-polarized l[...]

226 Glossary N network — A collection of computers a nd associated de vices that are connected by communications facilities. A network allows you to share data and peripheral de vices, su ch as printers, with other users and to exchange electronic mail. non-interlaced — A method of refreshing a computer scr een, in which each pixel of e very li[...]

Glossary 227 Plug and Play — Generally , refers to the com puter’ s ability to automatically configure itsel f to work with peripheral devices. When capitalized, refers to a sta ndard that, when followed by a device manufacturer , allo ws a computer to conf igure itself automatically to work with the device. pointing de vice — Any de vice, su[...]

228 Glossary RJ11 — A modular connector used o n most U.S. telephone syst ems and direct-connect modems. The RJ11 co nnector is a 6-wire connector . R OM (read-only memory) — Non-v olatile memory that can be read but not written to. Non-volatile here means that information in ROM remains whether or not the computer is recei ving power . This ty[...]

Glossary 229 T TFT display — See active-ma trix display . U universal serial bus (USB) — USB is a serial b us that supports a data transfer rate of up to 4 80 Mbps (480 million bi ts per second). USB can connect up to 127 peripheral de vices through a single all- purpose USB port. USB allows hot swapping of peripherals. See also bus, hot swappi[...]

230 Index A A C adaptor 47 A C po wer (DC-IN) connecting adaptor 48 A C power light 47 Alt keys 93 Application Cards 202 audio fil e s 133 audio features 133 B backing up files 91 battery Call2Recycle™ 124 changing 118 charge indicator light 49 charge not lasting 178 charging 49 , 111 conserving po wer 115 disposal 123 installing 11 8 , 120 lo w [...]

231 Index main battery 118 character keys 92 charging the battery 49 checking device properties 175 click 71 communications network connection 129 set up 128 computer caring for 87 cleaning 88 moving 88 non-system disk or disk error message 171 not accessing disk driv es 170 running on battery power 109 setting up 44 , 54 warning resume failure mes[...]

232 Index problem with display settings/ current settings not wor king with hardware 180 warning resume failure 170 Error-checking 181 eSA T A connecting to the eSA T A/USB combo port 196 eSA T A/USB combo port Using 139 exploring the desktop 125 ExpressCard® checklist 185 computer stops working 185 errors 186 hot swapping fails 185 inserting 136 [...]

233 Index installation memory module 53 installing main battery 118 , 120 memory modules 52 mouse 74 Internet bookmarked site not found 173 connecting to 132 features 132 slow connection 173 surfing 132 uploading and downloading files 133 URL address not found 173 using 131 Internet Service Providers ISPs 131 J jack RJ-11 130 K keyboard character k[...]

234 Index inserting 103 positioning 104 optical driv e driv e in-use indicator light 102 eject button 10 2 manual eject hole 102 problems 183 remo ving disc 106 , 107 troubleshooting 183 using 101 optical media recording 106 other documentatio n 40 ov erlay keys 94 P password deleting a supervisor 148 disabling a user 149 setting a user 148 supervi[...]

235 Index Internet connection is slo w 173 keyboard not responding 170 keyboard produces unexpected characters 178 missing files /trouble accessing a dri ve 181 modem not recei ving or transmitting 187 no sound 184 non-system disk or disk error 171 power and batteries 177 printer 186 , 187 program not responding 168 program not working properly 182[...]

236 Index W indows® Start menu 95 starting up the computer from Shut down 81 from Sleep 87 Startup menu problem solving 172 supervisor password, deleting 148 supervisor password, set up 147 T Ta s k b a r 127 telephone line connecting to mo dem 129 television adjusting display 74 To s h i b a registering computer 46 worldwide of fi ces 198 TOSHIB [...]