Toshiba M40 manual

PMAD00027012 08/05 Satellite ® M40/M45 Use r’ s Guide If you need assistance: ❖ T oshiba’ s Support W ebsite pcsupport.toshiba.com ❖ T oshiba Global Support Centre Calling within the United States (800) 457-7777 Calling from outside the Unite d States (949) 859-4273 For more information, see “If Something Goes Wrong” on page 168 in thi[...]

2 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical kno wn to the State o f California to ca use birth defe cts or other reproductive harm. Wash h ands after handling . Model: Satellite ® M40/M45 Recordable and/or ReWritable Drive(s) and Associated Software W arranty The computer system you purchased may i[...]

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 receiv ed, including interference that may cause undesired operatio n. Contact either: ❖ T oshiba’ s Support W ebsi[...]

5 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 decimal point (e.g., 03 is a REN of 0. 3). For earlier products, the REN is separately shown on the label. 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 [...]

6 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 provided may not be a 900 number or any other number for which charges exceed local or long-distan ce transmission char ges.) In order to program this information into your fax transmission, refer to the fax software instructions installed on this computer . Alarm Equipment If your home has specially wired alarm equipment co[...]

7 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 NO TICE: The Ringer Equi v alence Number (REN) assigned to each terminal device pro vides an indication of the maximum number of terminals allowed to be connected to a telephone interface. The termination on an interface may consist of any comb ination of de vices subject only to the requirement that the sum of the Ringer Eq[...]

8 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Wireless LAN and your Health W ireless LAN products, like other radio de vices, emit radio frequency electromagnetic energy . The level of ener gy emitted by W ireless LAN devices howe ver is far much less than the elect romagnetic energy emitted by wireless devices lik e for example mobile phones. Because W ireless LAN prod[...]

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 autorisée seulement aux conditions suiv antes: (1) il ne doit [...]

10 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Finnish: V almistaja TOSHIB A Corp . Digital Media Network Company vakuuttaa täten että Radio LAN device tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999/5/EY oleellisten v aatimusten ja sitä koskev ien direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen. Dutch: Hierbij verklaart T OSHIB A Corp . Digital Media Network Company dat het toestel Radio L[...]

11 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 USA – Federal Communica tions Commission (FCC) This device complies with P art 15 of FC C Rules. Operation of the de vices in a W ireless LAN System is subject to the follo wing two conditions: ❖ This device may not cause harmful interference. ❖ This device must accept an y interference that may cause undesired operat[...]

12 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Radio Frequency Interference Require ments This device is restricted to indoor use due to its operation in the 5.15 GHz to 5.25 GHz freq uency rang e. FCC requir es this prod uct to be used ind oors for frequency ra nge 5.15 GHz to 5.25 GHz to reduce the pote ntial for harmful interference to co-channel Mobile Sat ellite sy[...]

13 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using this Equipment in Japan In Japan, the frequency bandwi dth of 2,400 MHz to 2,48 3.5 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-po wer radio station). 1. Sticker Please put the[...]

14 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 Approval, and it belongs to the 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 of [...]

15 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 802.11b (2.4 GHz) Europe - Restrictions for us e of 2.4 GHz Frequencies in European Community Countries Australia Austria Belgium Canada Denmark Finland France Germany Greece Ireland Italy Liechtenstein Luxembour g Netherlands New Zealand Norway Portugal Sweden Switzerland UK USA België/ Belgique: For pri vate usage outsid[...]

16 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 802.11a (5 GHz) Tu r b o Mo d e ( 5 GH z ) Europe - Restrictions for use of 5 GHz Frequencies in European Community Countries O: allowed ×: forbidden E’necessaria la concessione minis teriale anche per l’uso interno. V erificare con i riv enditori la procedura da seguire. Nederland: License required for outdo or instal[...]

17 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ T o remain in conformance with E uro pean spectrum usage laws for W ireless 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 channel of operation. If operation is occu rring ou tside of the allow able frequencies as listed abov e, th[...]

18 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 802.11b (2.4 GHz) 802.11a (5 GHz) Tu r b o Mo d e ( 5 GH z ) Approved Countries/Regions for use for the Intel ® PRO/ Wireless LAN 2100 3B Mini PCI Adapter This equipment is approv ed to the radio standard by the countries/re gions in the following table. Do not use this equipment except in th e countries/regions in the fol[...]

19 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Approved Countries/Regions for use for the T oshiba Mini PCI Wireless LAN Card This equipment is approv ed to the radio standard by the countries/re gions in the following table. Do not use this equipment except in th e countries/regions in the follow ing table. Approved Countries/Regions for use for the INPROCOMM IPN2220 W[...]

20 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Bluetooth ® wireless technology Interoperability Bluetooth ® Cards from TOSHIB A are designed to be interoperable with any product with Bluetooth wireless technology that is based on Frequ ency Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS) radio t echnology , and is compliant to: ❖ Bluetooth Specification as def ined and approv ed b y[...]

21 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Bluetooth ® wireless technology and your Health The products with Bluetooth wireless technology , like other radio devices, emit radio frequency electromagnetic ener gy . The lev el of energ y emitted by de vices with Bluetooth wireless technology howe ver is far much less than the electromagnetic energy emitted by wirele [...]

22 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 L ’utilisation de ce dispositif est autorisée seulement aux conditions suiv antes: (1) il ne doit pas produire de brouillage et (2) l’utilisateur du dispositif doit étre prét à accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique reçu, même si ce brouillage est susceptible de compromettre le fonctionnement du dispositif. The[...]

23 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Ta i w a n The legal communications mentioned in the abov e item refer to radio communications operated in accordan ce with telecommunication laws and regulations. Lo w power radio frequenc y electric machin ery shall resist against interference from legal communications or from industrial, scientific and medical radio emis[...]

24 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2. Indication The indication shown belo w appears on this equipment. 1 2.4: This equipment uses a frequency of 2.4 GHz. 2 FH: This equipment uses FH-SS modulation. 3 The interference range of this equipment is less than 10m. 4 This equipment uses a frequenc y bandwidth from 2,400 MHz to 2,483.5 MHz. It is impossible to av o[...]

25 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 DVD-ROM, multi-function drive safety instructions The DVD-ROM and multi-function drives employ a laser sy stem. T o ensure proper use of this produc t, please read this instru ction manual carefully and retain for future reference. Never attempt to disass emble, adjust or repair a CD/DVD drive, CD-RW drive, Multi-drive or a[...]

26 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 canno t be reproduced in any form without the prior written permission of T oshiba. No patent liability is assumed, howe ver , with respect to the use of the information contained[...]

27 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T rademarks Satellite is a registered trademark, and SmartMedia is a trademark, of T oshiba America Information Systems, In c. and/or T o shiba Corporation. Microsoft and W indo ws are registered tr ademarks of Microsoft Corpo ration in the United States and/or other countries. DirectX, Active Desktop, DirectShow , and W in[...]

28 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Contents Introduction ................ ................................................................ 36 This guide ...............................................................37 Safety icons ............................................................38 Other icons used ...............................................[...]

29 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Using the computer for the first time ...................... 52 Opening the display panel .................................52 Your computer’s features and specifications ....53 Turning on the power .......................................54 Adding memory (optional) ...................................... 55 Instal[...]

30 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Chapter 2: Learning the Ba sics ................................................. 76 Computing tips ....................................................... 76 Using the keyboard .................................................78 Character keys ................................................. 78 Making your keybo[...]

31 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Chapter 3: Mobile Computin g ........................... ...................... 104 Toshiba’s energy-saver design..............................104 Running the computer on battery power ..............104 Battery Notice ................................................. 105 Power management ........................[...]

32 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Internet Service Providers ...............................132 Connecting to the Internet .............................132 Surfing the Internet .........................................133 Internet features ..............................................133 Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet ....[...]

33 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Connect ...........................................................153 Secure .............................................................153 Protect & Fix ................................................... 153 Optimize ..........................................................153 Setting user passwords ....[...]

34 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .....176 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........177 Memory problems ..........................................179 Power and the batteries .................................. 180 Keyboard problems .........................................182 Display problems ........[...]

35 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Display brightness ................................................ 217 Disabling or enabling wireless devices..................218 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad .....................218 Keyboard hot keys ...............................................219 Zooming applications in/out ..........................[...]

36 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 I n t roduct ion W elcome to the world of po werful, portable, multimedia computing. W ith your T oshiba notebook computer , your work and entertainment can accompany you where ver you go. Y ou will f ind your operating system, Microsoft ® Wi n d ow s ® XP Professional or W indows ® XP Home, already installed on your com[...]

37 Introductio n This guide 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The product specifications and configura tion information are designed for a product Series. Y our particular model may no t have all the features an d specifi cations listed or illustrated. For more detailed information about the features and specifications on your particular model, please visit T [...]

38 Introduction Safety icons 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Safety icons This manual contains safety in structions that must be observed to a v oid potential h azards that could result in personal injuries, damage to your equipment, or loss of data. These safety cautions hav e been classified according to the seriousness of the risk, and icon s highlight th[...]

39 Introductio n Other documentation 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Other icons used Additional icons highlight ot her helpful or educational information: TECHNICAL NOTE: This icon indi cates technical information about the computer . HINT : This icon indicates helpful hints and tips. DEFINITION: This icon indicates the definition of a term used in the text[...]

40 Introduction Service options 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Ser vice options T oshiba offers a full line of optional service programs to complement its limited warranty . T oshiba's standard limited warranty , extended warranty , and s ervice upgrade terms an d conditions are av ailable at www .warranty .toshiba.com . T o stay current on the most r [...]

41 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Chapter 1 Getting Started This chapter provides tips for w orking comfortably , summarizes ho w to connect components, and explains what to do the f irst time you use your notebook computer . Selecting a place to work Y our computer is portable and designed to be used in a v ariety of circumstances and locations. Creating a[...]

42 Getting Started Selecting a place to work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o keep your computer in prime operating condition, protect your work area from: ❖ Dust, moisture, and direct sunlight. ❖ Equipment that ge nerates a st rong electromagnetic field, such as stereo speakers (oth er than speakers that are connected to the computer) or speakerphone[...]

43 Getting Started Selecting a place to work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Never allow any liquids to spill into any part of your com puter , and never expose the computer to rain, wate r , seawater or moisture. Exposure to liquid or moisture can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in damage or serious injury . If any of these eventualities should acci[...]

44 Getting Started Selecting a place to work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Some PC Cards can become hot with p rolonged use. Overheating of a PC Card can resu lt in e rrors or i nstabili ty in its operation. Before you remove a PC Card, always wait for it to cool. Y ou could get burned removing a hot PC Card. Never place a heavy object on the computer and [...]

45 Getting Started Setting up your computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Important information on your computer’ s cooling fan Y our computer may ha ve a CPU cooling fan that cools the CPU by dra wing outside air in to the computer . The cooling fan may be located on the bottom of the computer . T o prevent possible overheating of the CPU, make sure the[...]

46 Getting Started Setting up your computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o register your compu ter online or to sign up for an Internet account, you must either connect the b uilt-in modem to a telephone line or establ ish a Local Area Netw ork (LAN) connection. See “Connecting your modem to a telephone line” on page 144 . Setting up your software T[...]

47 Getting Started Re gistering your computer with T oshiba 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 If you are conne cting your computer to a network, consult your system administrator before you choose your computer name and network setting s. 6 Follo w the remaining screen prompts to complete the setup process. Once you click the final screen, your computer restar[...]

48 Getting Started Connecting to a power so ur ce 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Connecting to a power source Y our computer requires po wer to operate. Use the power cord/cable an d A C ad apter to connect the computer to a li ve electrical outlet, or to ch arge the computer’ s battery . Never pull on a power cord/cable to remove a plug from a socket. Al[...]

49 Getting Started Connecting to a po wer sour ce 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample power cor d/cable and A C adapter T o connect A C po wer to the computer: 1 Connect the po wer cord/cable to the A C adapter . Sample connecting the power cor d/cable to the A C adapter Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical kno wn to the S[...]

50 Getting Started Connecting to a power so ur ce 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2 Plug the A C adapter into the DC-IN on the right side of the computer . Sample connecting the A C adapter to the computer 3 Connect the po wer cord/cable to a li ve electrical outlet. The A C power light on the indicator panel glo ws blue. Never tamper with the cord/cable or [...]

51 Getting Started Char ging the main battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The computer’ s main battery li ght giv es you an indication of the main battery’ s current char ge: ❖ Glo ws amber while the battery is being charged (A C adapter connected) ❖ Glo ws blue when the battery is fully charged ❖ Is unlit when the main batter y has discharged,[...]

52 Getting Started Using the computer for the fir st time 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Once the batter y is charged for the first time , avoid leaving the computer plugged in and turned off for more than a few hours at a time. Continuing to charge a fully charged batter y can damage the battery . TECHNICAL NOTE: When your comp uter is using all of the pow[...]

53 Getting Started Using the computer for the f irst time 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample opening the display panel T o avoid damaging the display pa nel, do not force it beyond the point wh ere it moves easily , and never lift the computer b y the display panel. Small bright dots may ap pear on your screen display when you turn on your PC. Y our disp[...]

54 Getting Started Using the computer for the fir st time 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Belo w are examples of some of the many possible icons used on your computer : Sample system icons T urning on the power T o turn on the computer: 1 Make sure any e xternal devices (such as the A C adapter , if you plan to use A C po wer rather than battery po wer) are [...]

55 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Adding memor y (optional) HINT : T o purchase addition al memory modules, see the accessories information packaged with you r system or visit accessories.toshib a.com . Y ou r c om pu te r comes with enough memory to run most of today’ s popular applications. Y ou may want to incre[...]

56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Installing a memor y module with the computer’ s powe r on may damage the computer , the module, or both. The computer has two m emory module slots — Slot A and Slot B. Y ou can install one or two memory modules. Before y ou install or remove a me mory module, turn off the comput[...]

57 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample locating the memo ry module slot cover 6 Using a standard Phillips No. 1 scre wdri ve r , unscrew the scre w that secures the memory module slot co ver . Unscr ewing the memory module slot cover 7 Remov e the memory slot cov er . 8 Place the scre w and the cov er in a safe pla[...]

58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Static electricity can damage the memor y module. Be fore you handle the module, touch a grounded meta l surface to discharge any static electricity you may have built up . T o avoid damaging the memor y module , be careful not to touch its pin connector on the sid e you insert into [...]

59 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 11 Hold the memory module b y its edges so that the gold connector bar faces the slot, at a slight angle to the socket. Sample inserting the memo ry module into the soc ket 12 Check that the module is inserted completely into the socket and lined up squarely with the socket clips. Sa[...]

60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 13 Gently press do wn on the memory module connector until the clips snap into place. Sample pr essing down on the memory module Do not force the memory module into position. The memory module should be completely inserted into the socket and le vel when secured in place. The clips o[...]

61 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 If you are adding an extra memory module after setting up the computer , verify that the computer has recognized it correctly as described in “Checking total memory” on page 62 . Removing a memor y module If you need to remov e a memory modu le: 1 Complete steps 1 – 8 in “Ins[...]

62 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample r emoving the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cov er and tighten the screw . 5 T urn the computer over and restart it. TECHNICAL NOTE: Y ou must ha ve at least one memor y module installed for th e comput er to work. Checking total memor y When you ad d or remo [...]

63 Getting Started Using the T ouchP ad™ 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using the T ouchPad ™ The T ouchPad, the s mall, smooth square cutout located in front of the keyboard, is sensiti ve to touch and enables you to mov e the cursor with the stro k e of a f inger . Simply mov e your finger on the T ouchPad in the direction you would like to mov e the [...]

64 Getting Started Using the T ouchP ad™ 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Control buttons When a step instructs you to click or choose an item, mo ve the cursor to th e item, the n press and release the primary (left-hand) b utton. T o double-click, press the primary but ton twice in rapid succession. The primary button usually corresponds to the left mouse[...]

65 Getting Started T urning off the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 5 Select Disable or Enable , whichev er is appropriate. 6 Click A pply . 7 Click OK . The Mouse Properties window closes. 8 Close the Printers and Other Hardware windo w . 9 Close the Control Panel windo w . Y ou can also use a hot ke y to disable or enable the T ouchPad. See “Dis[...]

66 Getting Started Using external display de vices 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 a domain server or the Shut down command when connected to a domain server instead. Never turn off the computer while any drive is in use. Doing so may damage the media in use an d result in loss of data. For more information, see “Powering down the computer” on page 96. C[...]

67 Getting Started Using external display de vices 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Connecting an external monitor or projector Y ou can easily attach an external monitor or projector to your computer if you need a larg er screen. T o do this: 1 Connect the monitor’ s video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on the left side of the computer . 2 Connect the de [...]

68 Getting Started Using an e xternal k e yboar d 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 TECHNICAL NOTE: Y ou can also change these se ttings using the Display Properties Box. Set the option for the video contro ller by clicking Start, then Control Panel, Appearance and Themes, an d then Display . Choose the Settings tab, click the Advanc ed button, select Display [...]

69 Getting Started Using a mouse 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using a mouse Y ou may want to use a mouse instead of the computer’ s built- in T ouchPad. Y ou can use a USB-compatible mouse. After logging on to you r system, the mouse curs or may move to the upper-right side of the screen. If t his occurs, push th e Esc or Windows key to return it to its[...]

70 Getting Started Connecting a local printer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 for use. Refer to your printe r documentatio n for further instructions. TECHNICAL NOTE: T o determine if your printer supports Plug and Play , check its d ocumentation. If your printer does no t support Plug and Play , you must set up the printer as describe d in “Setting up a p[...]

71 Getting Started Connecting a local printer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Setting up a printer Some printers require a specific installati on process. Refer to your printer installation guide for instructions before completing the follo wing procedure. If your printer does not suppor t Plug and Play , follow these steps to set it up for the f irst tim e.[...]

72 Getting Started Connecting an option al external diskette drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Connecting an optional ex ternal diskette drive Some operations, such as creating a password service diskette, requi re a diskette dri ve designed for use with 3.5- inch disk ettes. Sample optional external USB disk ette drive T o connect an optional ex ternal [...]

73 Getting Started Connecting external speakers or headphones 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Connecting external sp eakers or headphones T o attach an external stereo output de vice: 1 Locate the headphone jack on the front of the computer . 2 Using any necessary adapters, plug the cable from the external audio de vice into the headphone jack. The headphone[...]

74 Getting Started Caring for your computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cle aning fluid, out of the computer’ s keyboard, speaker , and other openings. Never spray cleaner directly onto the c omputer . Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to clean the computer . T o keep yo ur computer clean, g entl[...]

75 Getting Started Caring for your computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o secure the computer: 1 Wrap the cable through or around some part of a hea vy object. Make sure there is no way for a potential thief to slip the cable of f the object. 2 Pass the locking en d through the loop. 3 Insert the cable’ s locking end into the security lock slot on yo[...]

76 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Chapter 2 Learning t h e Basics This chapter giv es some computing tips and provides important information about basic features. Computing tips ❖ Sa ve your w o rk frequently . Y our work stays in the computer’ s temporary memory until you sa ve it to the disk. If the netw ork you are using goes do wn and you must resta[...]

77 Learning the Basics Computing tips 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Back up your f iles to disks (or other remov able media) on a regular basis. Label the backup copies clearly and store them in a safe place. It is easy to put of f back ing up because it takes time. Ho we ver , if your hard disk suddenly fails, you will lose all the data on it unless y[...]

78 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboar d 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using the keyboard Y our computer’ s keyboard cont ains character keys, control ke ys, function k ey s, and special W indo ws ® ke ys, providing all the functionality of a full-size keyboard. Sample ke yboar d Character keys T yping with the character keys is v ery much like typin[...]

79 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboar d 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 programs assign separate functions to the right and left Ctrl and Alt keys, o r to the re gular and numeric pad Enter keys on the full-sized k eyboard. Using the Fn ke y , you can sim ulate these separate ke ys, as follo ws: ❖ Press Fn and Ctrl simultaneously to simulate the Ctrl k[...]

80 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboar d 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Windows special keys Sample W indows special ke ys Y our computer’ s keyboard has two keys that ha ve special functions in W indows: ❖ Start key —Opens the Start menu ❖ A pplication key —Has the same function as the secondary mouse b utton Overlay keys The keys with gray nu[...]

81 Learning the Basics Starting a pr ogram 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using the overlay to type numeric data The keys with the numbers on their right front are the numeric overlay ke ys. T o turn the numeric o verlay on, press Fn and F11 simultaneously . The numeric mode light on the keyboard indicator panel glo ws when the numeric ov erlay is on. T o d[...]

82 Learning the Basics Starting a pr ogr am 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The ne xt three sections e xplain how to start a program from the Start menu, Explorer and the Run dialog box. Starting a program from the Start menu When you install a progr am, the operating system usually puts an icon in the All Prog rams menu. T o start a program that has an icon[...]

83 Learning the Basics Starting a pr ogram 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 Click Windo ws Explor er . 4 Click My Computer to expand th e windo w . 5 In the left part of the windo w , click the line that ends in “(C:). ” 6 In the left part of the windo w , under the C: icon, double- click the folder containing the program, in this case Program Files . W[...]

84 Learning the Basics Saving your work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2 In the Run dialog box: ❖ If you kno w the program’ s location, type the command line. For a pr ogram in the W indows ® folder , type just the prog ram name. Otherwise, type the full f ile path. F or example, to access W ordPad, type: c:Program FilesWindows NTA ccessoriesW ordp[...]

85 Learning the Basics Saving your work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Saving files 1 On the File menu of your W indo ws ® program, click Sa ve . If you are working with a document that already has a f ile name, this is all you need to do. If you cr eated a ne w document, your prog ram displays a Save As dialog box. Use this dialog box to specify where to [...]

86 Learning the Basics Saving your work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 File names The W ind ows XP operating system supports long file names which can conta in up to 25 5 characters a nd can include spaces. Some applications do not support long file names and require file names limited to no more than eight characters. Y ou may use all the letters and numbe[...]

87 Learning the Basics Printing your work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Printing your work Ensure the operating system is set up for your printer as described in “Setting up a printer” on page 71 . HINT : Y ou only need to set up the pr inter the first time you connect it. If you use more than one printer or are changing printers, you will need to set [...]

88 Learning the Basics Using the D VD-R OM or multi-function drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive Optical storage has become the preferred medium for software, music, and video. Digital versatile discs (D VDs) provide a signif icant increase in data storage and support features that are not a v ailable on an y other[...]

89 Learning the Basics Using the D VD-R OM o r multi-function drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample D VD-R OM drive Drive in-use indi cator light —Indicates when the driv e is in use. Eject b utton —Press to release the disc tray . Do not press the eject button or turn off th e computer while the Drive in-use indicator light is glowing. Doing so c[...]

90 Learning the Basics Using the D VD-R OM or multi-function drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 CD/DVD control buttons The control b uttons located to th e left of the keyboard let you play audio CDs when the comput er is of f. Y ou can also use them to play CDs and D VDs when the computer is on. Sample Media contr ol buttons in fr ont of the computer The[...]

91 Learning the Basics Using the D VD-R OM o r multi-function drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The next track b utton skips to the follo wing track on the disc. The play/pause b utton starts playing the disc or makes it pause if currently playin g. The stop/eject b u tton stops a disc that is currently playing. Y ou can eject a disc by pressing the stop[...]

92 Learning the Basics Using the D VD-R OM or multi-function drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 If the disc is dusty , clean it as described in “Caring for CD or D VD Discs” on page 93 . 6 Place the disc carefully in the disc tray , label side up. Sample positioning the disc in the drive 7 Gently press the disc onto the center spindle until you feel i[...]

93 Learning the Basics Using the D VD-R OM o r multi-function drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Removing a disc with the computer on T o remov e a compact disc (CD or D VD) with the computer turned on: 1 Press the eject button on the dri ve. Do not press the eject button while the in-use in dicator light is glowing. Doing so could dama ge the disc or the[...]

94 Learning the Basics Using PC Car ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Do not apply a label to or otherwise mar the surf ace of a disc. ❖ Hold a disc by its outsid e edge. Fingerprints o n the surface can pre vent the D VD-R OM driv e or multi- function driv e from reading the data properly . ❖ Do not expose discs to direct sunlight or extreme heat o[...]

95 Learning the Basics Using your computer at the off ice 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Do not remov e a hard disk card while the system is accessing it. ❖ Do not remov e a network card while you are connecte d to a network. ❖ Do not remov e a SCSI card while an y of the SCSI de vices connected to it are operating. Before removing a PC Card, stop i[...]

96 Learning the Basics P owering down the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Small files can be backed up on disk ettes if an optional external disk ette dri ve is a vailable. Restoring your work T o restore information from your backup media to your hard disk, use the Restor e page in the back up program. Look in th e online Help or your operatin g sy[...]

97 Learning the Basics P owering down the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using T urn Off Computer or Shut Down For th e W in dow s XP Home operating sy stem, follo w these steps to shut do wn the computer: 1 Click Start , select T urn off computer . The T urn off computer dialog bo x appears. Sample T urn off computer W indows dialog box 2 Click Tu[...]

98 Learning the Basics P owering down the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Shutting down more quickly Y ou can shut do wn the computer by pressing the po wer bu tton. T o use either of these methods, you f irst need to turn it on in T oshiba’ s Power Sa ver utility . 1 Click Start , Control Panel , then click Perf ormance and Maintenance . 2 Click [...]

99 Learning the Basics P owering down the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 For more information about the Power Saver utility , see “TOSHIBA Power Saver” on page 157 . Starting again after Shut down T o start the computer up ag ain, press the po wer button until the on/of f light changes to blue. If you shut down the computer by closing the displ[...]

100 Learning the Basics P owering down the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ When starting u p again, th e co mputer returns to the mode in which you left it, including all open programs and f iles you were using Configuring your computer for Hibernation 1 Click Start , Control Panel , then click Pe rf ormance and Maintenance . 2 Click the To s h [...]

101 Learning the Basics P owering down the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Starting again from Hibernation mode T o start up the computer from Hibernation mode, press the po wer b utton until the on/of f light turns blue. The computer returns to the scre en you were using. If you put the computer in Hibe rnation mode b y closing the display panel, y[...]

102 Learning the Basics P owering down the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample T urn off computer W indows ® dialo g box If you hold down the Shift key , Stand By be comes Hibernate in the T urn off computer dialo g box. T o enter hibernation mode, you must hold down the Shift key while you select Hibernate. The computer saves the status of all [...]

103 Learning the Basics T oshiba’ s online r esour ces 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ When I press the po wer button Set this option to Standby to put the computer into Standby mo de when you press the po wer button. ❖ When I close the lid Set this option to Standby to put the computer into Standby mo de when you close the display panel. 5 Click A p[...]

104 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Chapter 3 Mobile Computing This chapter cov ers all aspect s of using your computer while tra veling. T oshiba’ s energy-saver design Y our computer enters a lo w-po wer suspension mode when it is not being used, thereby conserving ener gy and saving money in the process. It has a number of other features th at enhance[...]

105 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Battery Notice Battery life may v ary consid erably from specificat ions depending on product model, conf iguration, application s, po wer management settings and features utilized, as well as the natural performance v ariations produced b y the design of indi vidual[...]

106 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 The R T C battery powers the R TC memory th at stores your system configuration set tings and the current time and date information. It maintains this information for up t o a month while the computer is turned off. TECHNICAL NOTE: The RTC batter y does not charge wh[...]

107 Mobile Computing Char ging batteries 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Charging batteries The battery needs to be charged before you can u se it to po wer the computer . Never leave batteries in th e batter y charger for more than a week at a time. Doing s o may reduce the potential charge of the batter y . Use only battery chargers de signed to work wit[...]

108 Mobile Computing Char ging batteries 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 The battery may not start char ging immediately under the follo wing conditions: ❖ The battery is e xtremely hot or cold. T o ensure that the battery charges to its full capacity , wait until it reaches room temperature ( 5 0 to 8 0 de g r e e s Fa h r e n h e it , 10 to 26 degrees [...]

109 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 The above error me ssage may var y by c omputer model. The RTC battery d oes not charge while the computer is turned off even when the AC adapter is ch arging the computer . The RTC batter y charges when the comp uter is powered on. If the R TC battery is low , the real-time[...]

110 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 ❖ Is unlit when the battery has discharged, the battery is not charging, or the A C adapter is not plugged into the computer or A C outlet. Batter y life and charge time may var y , depending upon power management settings, applications and fe atures used. ❖ Flashes ambe[...]

111 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Determining remaining batter y power Wait at least 16 seconds after turning on the co mputer before tr ying to monitor the remainin g batter y power . The compu ter needs this time to check the batter y’ s re maining capacity and perform its calculations. 1 Click Start , C[...]

112 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 po wer the computer for as long as a ne w battery , ev en when both are fully charged. TECHNICAL NOTE: The computer dr ains the battery faster at low temperatures. Check your remaining charge frequen tly if you are working in temperatures below 50 degr ees Fahrenheit. The co[...]

113 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Setting battery alarms Y ou can set two alarms. Each alarm can be set to alert you when a specified percentage of remaining battery power has been reached. Y ou can set how the warning occurs: sound an alarm, display a m essage, both, o r none. Y ou can also set the computer[...]

114 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 T oshiba has combined these options into preset Power Profiles. Using one of these pr of iles lets you choose between maximum po wer savings and peak system performance. Y ou may also set indi vidual power -saving optio ns to suit your o wn needs. The follo wing sections des[...]

115 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Y ou may choose a power -saving management strateg y to best suit your computing n eeds. If you are ru nning on batteries and the programs that you are using do not require a lot of system resources, you may e xperience longer w ork sessions by enabling the Normal setting. A[...]

116 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Changing the main batter y Never short circuit the battery pack by either accidentally or intentio nally bringin g the batter y te rminals in con tact with another conductive o bject. This could caus e serious injur y or fire, and could also damage the batter y pack. Never expos[...]

117 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 5 Slide the battery release latch to release the battery . 6 Pull the discharg ed battery out of the computer . Sample r emoving the battery If the batter y is leaking or its c ase is cra cked, put on protective gloves to handle it, and d iscard it immediately . Always dispo se [...]

118 Mobile Computing T aking car e of your battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 If the batter y does not slide into the slot easily , move the battery release lock to the u nlocked position and try a gain. Do not force the batte ry in to position . Sample inserting the battery 3 T urn the computer right side up. 4 Reconnect any cables that were remov ed[...]

119 Mobile Computing T aking care of your battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 ❖ Do not ov erchar ge or re v erse charge a battery . Overchar ging wi ll shorten its life, and re verse char ging could damage it. ❖ A void touching the metal terminals of the battery with another metal object. Short-circuiting the battery can cause it to ov erheat a nd [...]

120 Mobile Computing T aking car e of your battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 3 Operate the computer on battery po wer for f i ve minutes. If the battery pack has at least f iv e minutes of operating time, continue operating until the battery pack is fully discharged. If the batt ery light flashes or there is some other w arning to indicate a l o w ba[...]

121 Mobile Computing Disposing of used batteries 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Disposing of used batteries The life of a battery pack depends on usage . When the battery pack needs replacing, the main battery light flashes amber shortly after you h a ve fully recharged the battery . Y ou must discard a battery if it becomes damaged. Never attempt to disp[...]

122 Mobile Computing T raveling tips 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 T raveling tips The en vironmental precautions listed in “Selecting a place to work” on page 41 , also apply while trav eling. ❖ Ne ver lea ve your computer on a sunny ledge or in a place where it could get wet or cov ered in dust. ❖ Always trav el with the computer in a carrying [...]

123 Chapter 4 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features In this chapter , you will explor e some of the special features of your Satellite ® M 40/M45 notebook computer . Exploring the desktop The desktop is the launching pad for everything you can do in the W indows ® XP Professional operating system. Y ou use its features to start programs, f ind d[...]

124 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Explorin g the desktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Finding your way around the desktop Y our computer’ s desktop includes se veral standard feat ures: icons, Start b utton, taskbar , system tray , and background pattern. Sample W indows ® XP oper ating system desktop Icons An icon represen ts a folder , f ile[...]

125 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Exploring the desktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Recycle Bin — Hold s files y ou ha ve deleted. Y ou may be able to retrie ve these f iles until you empty the Recycle Bin. TECHNICAL NOTE: If you delete a file from a diskette, it does not go into the Recy cle Bin. For more inform ation on the Recycle Bin, see [...]

126 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Setting up for communications 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T askbar Each time you open a pro gram, a b utton associated with that program appears on the task bar . W ith some programs, a button appears on the taskbar for each document or window you open. Y ou can use these b uttons to qu ickly switch between the [...]

127 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Setting up for communications 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Determining the COM port Y our modem is connecte d to one of the computer’ s COM (communications) ports. The de fault setting for the modem is COM3. The follo wing procedure is intended to support you if you need to either upgrade y our modem or reset t[...]

128 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Setting up for communications 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 8 Click OK to close the properties dialog box for that specif ic modem. 9 Click OK to clos e the Modem Propert ies dialog box. 10 Close the Control Panel. Connecting the modem to a telephone line Before you can use the mo dem, you must connect it to a sta[...]

129 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Setting up for communications 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2 Point to Accessories , then to Communications , and click New Connection Wizard . 3 Enter the phone number of yo ur network connection and let the program dial the number . The computer connects to the network. Using the Ethernet LAN Port When your comp[...]

130 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Setting up for communications 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Setting up a wireless connection For information on ho w to set up a wireless connection, refer to your wireless networking de vice documentation or your network administrator . Using Wireless LAN Connectivity Wireless connectivity and some features may r[...]

131 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features An overview of using the Internet 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 An over view of using the Internet The follo wing sections gi ve a quick introduction to the Internet and some of its exciting features, under these headings: ❖ The Internet ❖ T h e Wo r l d W i d e We b ❖ Internet Service Providers ❖ Connecti[...]

132 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features An overview of using the Internet 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Internet Ser vice Providers T o connect a computer directly to the Internet, man y people and businesses use an Internet Service Provider (ISP). An ISP is a company that has the equipment and the telecommunication lines necessary to maintain an Intern[...]

133 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features An overview of using the Internet 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Surfing the Internet Once connected to the Internet , the W eb bro wser displays a home page, for e xample, your IS P’ s home page on the Internet or your compan y’ s W eb site home page. T o visit a desired W eb site, type in the W eb address. Th[...]

134 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Explor ing audio fe atur es 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 clearinghouse where all the message s are placed, like a gigantic bulletin board. ❖ Online shopping Many W eb sites offer produc ts and services for sale. Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet T ransferring files from one comp uter to ano[...]

135 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Explorin g audio feat ur es 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 When using Windows Media Player , your system may not be able to activate Standby or Hibernation modes. T o prevent this from occurring, close Windows Media Player before you select Standby or Hibernation mode. Sample W indows Media ® Player scre en The CD[...]

136 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Explor ing audio fe atur es 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Playing CDs using Auto-Run If you insert a CD into the D VD-R OM/multi-function driv e and the Auto-Run feature does not automatically start your disc, try launching t he CD manua lly . T o do this, follow these steps: 1 Click Start , My Computer . 2 Click [...]

137 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Explorin g audio feat ur es 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Recording sounds Y ou may record sounds as .wav f iles b y connecting an external microphone or other s ound source to the mic rophone jack. TECHNICAL NOTE: If you record MP3 files, you will only be able to play them on a device capable of playing MP3 files[...]

138 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Explor ing audio fe atur es 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The Sound Recorder windo w displays the new sou nd file as a wav eform. Y ou can only record 60 seconds at a time. 6 T o hear what you just recorded, click the Play b utton. 7 T o sa ve the f ile, select Sav e from the File menu. The microphone on your comp[...]

139 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Inserting and remo ving PC Car ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The headphone jack requires a 16-ohm stereo m ini-jack. Before putting on headphones to listen to an audio CD, turn the volume dial down, and do not set the volume too hig h when using th e headphones. Co ntinuous exposure to loud sound can harm your [...]

140 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Inserting and remo ving PC Car d s 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o insert a PC Card: 1 T urn off the computer . Y ou may also hot swap a PC Card. Stop the PC Card b y clicking the Safely Remove Hard ware icon on the System tray . After the PC Card is stopped, it is safe to remov e. 2 Locate the PC Card slot on t[...]

141 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Inserting and remo ving the PCI Express Car d 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample r emoving a PC Car d Setting up a PC Card for your computer Some PC Cards are ready to use as soon as you install them. Others, such as hard disk cards, network cards, and SCSI adapters, may need to be set up to wo rk with your comp[...]

142 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Inserting and remo ving the PCI Expr ess Car d 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o insert a PCI Express Card: 1 T urn off the computer . Y ou may also hot swap a PCI Express Card. Stop the PCI Express Card b y clicki ng the Safely Re mov e Hard war e icon on the System tray . After the PCI Express Card is stopped, i[...]

143 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot Y our computer is equipped with a Bridge Media Adapter Slot, which supports the use of Memo ry Stick™ or Memory Stick™ PR O media, Secure Digital™ (SD™) Cards, SmartMedia™ or xD-Picture Card s. This me d[...]

144 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Connecting your modem to a telephone line 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Removing memor y media 1 Right-click the Safely Remov e Hardware icon on the System tray . After the media is stopped, it is safe to remove . 2 Grasp the card and pull it straight out. Sample r emoving memory media Do not remove memory media w[...]

145 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Connecting your modem to a telephone line 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 For more detailed informat ion reg arding your co mputer’ s modem, visit T oshiba’ s W e b site at accessories.tosh iba.com . Connecting to a phone line Before you can commu nicate using the mode m, you need to connect it to a telephone li[...]

146 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Connecting your modem to a telephone line 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 No w you are ready to send a fax or use the modem to connect to an online service or the Internet. For more information on using a modem, see “Setting up for communications” on page 126 .[...]

147 Chapter 5 T oshiba Utilities Y our computer includes several utilities designed to help you to reconfigure your system to best meet your individual needs. T ogether , these allow you t o determine certain system details, set additional options, or change default options. This chapter describes the utilities supplied b y T oshiba: ❖ Fn-esse® [...]

148 T oshiba Utilities Fn-esse ® 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Fn-esse ® Desktop shortcuts and T o shiba’ s Fn-esse program provide quick ways to open programs, do cuments, and folders from within any W indo ws ® program without using the Start menu. For more information on creatin g desktop shortcuts, refer to the operating system docu ment ation tha[...]

149 T oshiba Utilities Fn-esse ® 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The keys are color -coded as follo ws: ❖ A vailable ke ys are dark gray with white letters. ❖ Assigned ke ys and ke ys associated with a popup list are sho wn on the Fn-esse k eyboard in the selected color . ❖ Una v ailable ke ys are light gray . There are two ways to assign a k ey to op[...]

150 T oshiba Utilities Fn-esse ® 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The program or document is no w associated with the k ey you just selected. T o open the program or document, press Fn plus the appropriate ke y from within any W indows program. Using the keyboard or pointing device to assign keys T o assign a ke y to open a program or document, star t Fn-ess[...]

151 T oshiba Utilities Fn-esse ® 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Making a popup assignment 1 Select Popup... to display the Application Explorer dialog box. 2 Select the desired folder . The left side of the Application Explorer windo w displays the folders in the Programs menu. The rig ht side lists the programs and do cuments in the folder . These are the[...]

152 T oshiba Utilities TOSHIB A Assist 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ T o change the ke y assignment, click Direct... or P opup... and continue as if you were creatin g a ne w assignment. ❖ T o remove the k ey assignment, click Clear . TOSHIBA Assist The T OSHIB A Assist provides quick access to computer functions and allo ws you to customize a range [...]

153 T oshiba Utilities TOSHIB A Assist 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Connect The Connect category features Connectivity Doctor . Secure The features av ailable in this category are: ❖ Using a supervisor pa ssword ❖ Setting user passwords Protect & Fix The Protect & Fix category features the PC Diagnostic T ool. Optimize The features av ailable [...]

154 T oshiba Utilities Setting user passwor ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Setting user passwords Setting a password lea ves your computer secure so that nobody can access your files. Y ou must enter the password before you can work on your com puter . T oshiba supports several types of passwords on your computer: ❖ An instant password — Secures your[...]

155 T oshiba Utilities Setting user passwor ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o unlock your syste m, press Enter and the W indo ws Logon screen will appear . Select yo ur user name and enter your password, if any . Setting a user password T o register a passw ord for the po wer -on password functions: 1 Click Start , All Programs , To s h i b a , Utilitie[...]

156 T oshiba Utilities Using a supervisor pa sswor d 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using a super visor password A supervisor passw ord pre vents o ther users from changing hardware conf iguration options. Setting a super visor password If you choose to set a super visor or user password, T oshiba strongly recommends that you save your password in a locatio[...]

157 T oshiba Utilities TOSHI B A P ower Saver 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 Select the Supervisor P assword icon. 4 Click Registered . 5 T ype your password in the Super visor P assw ord box. 6 Retype your password in the Super visor Password again box. 7 Click OK . Deleting a super visor password T o cancel the power -on password function: 1 Click Start[...]

158 T oshiba Utilities TOSHIB A P ower Saver 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The TOSHIB A Power Sa ver Properties window appears. Sample TOSHIB A P ower Saver Pr op erties window The Po wer Properties windo w sho ws the po wer prof iles, which are optimized for sev eral dif ferent working en vironments. Y ou can either use one of the preset modes or create a[...]

159 T oshiba Utilities TOSHI B A P ower Saver 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Profiles This section lists the preset pr of iles along with the estimated battery life for each mode. The preset profiles are: ❖ Full Po wer ❖ High Po wer ❖ Normal ❖ D VD Playback ❖ Presentation ❖ Long Life Although you can change the p roperties for an y of these prof[...]

160 T oshiba Utilities Mouse utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Mouse utility The Mouse utility allo ws you to change your T o uchPad or mouse settings. T o access th e Mouse utility through the TOSHIB A Assist, click the Mouse icon. Hotkey utility The Hotke y utility allo ws you to recei ve a conf irmation message when you use the Hotkey combination fo[...]

161 T oshiba Utilities TOSHI B A HW Setup 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 TOSHIBA HW Setup TOSHIB A HW Setup is th e T oshiba conf iguration management tool a vailable through W indows. T o access it, click Start , Control Panel , then click Printers and Other Hardwar e . Then click the T oshiba HWSetup icon . Y ou can also access it from the TOSHIB A Assist[...]

162 T oshiba Utilities TOSHIB A Zooming Utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Display—Allo ws you to change v arious defa ult settings for the bu ilt-in LCD display . ❖ Boot Priority—Allo ws you to change the sequence in which your computer searches the driv es for the operating system. ❖ K eyboard—Allo ws you to conf igure an ex ternal PS/2 [...]

163 T oshiba Utilities TOSHIB A T ouch and Launch utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample TOSHIB A Zooming Utility Pr operties scr een T o zoom in, hold do wn the Fn ke y and press 2 ; to zoom out, hold do wn the Fn ke y and press 1 . TOSHIBA T ouch and Launch utility TOSHIB A T ouch and Launch is a program that adds features to the T ouchPad. F or ex[...]

164 T oshiba Utilities TOSHIB A T ouch and Launch utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 TOS HIB A T ouch and Launch is like a miniature W indows ® desktop. Y ou can perso nalize TOSHIB A T ouch an d Launch to help you work more ef ficiently . T o acti v ate TOSHIB A T ouch and Launch, touch and hold your finger on a corner of the T o uchPad. The T OSHIB A[...]

165 T oshiba Utilities TOSHIB A T ouch and Launch utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The TOSHIB A T ouch an d Launch window has the following parts: Sample parts of the TOSHIB A T ouch and Launch window A short description of the currently selected corner icon appears below the T OSHIB A T ouch and Launch window . The title and functions can change when[...]

166 T oshiba Utilities TOSHIB A T ouch and Launch utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Settings The Settings function allo ws yo u to define the functions/ features you can access in TOSHIB A T ouch and Launch ❖ Disable/Enable ❖ Help ❖ About TOSHIBA T ouch and Launch Settings When you choose th e Settings shortcut menu entry , the TOS HIB A T ou[...]

167 T oshiba Utilities TOSHIB A T ouch and Launch utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The T ouchPad settings b utton allows you to def ine how sensiti ve the T ouchPad will be to your f inger on the T ouchPad before it activ ates the TOSHIB A T ouch and Laun ch window . The W indow settings b utton all o ws you to control the size and transparency of the[...]

168 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Chapter 6 If Somet hing G oes Wron g Some problems you may encounter wh en using your computer are relati v ely easy to identify and solv e. Others may require help from your netw ork administrator o r the manufacturer of a software program. This chapter aims to help you solv e man y problems b y yourself. It cov ers the p[...]

169 If Something Goes Wrong Pr oblems that ar e easy to f ix 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The W indows T ask Manager window appears. 2 Click the Applications 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 Ta s k . Closing the failed progra[...]

170 If Someth ing Goes W rong Pr oblems when you turn on the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o record the details: 1 Click the Details button and select the te xt the operating system disp lays. The Details button displays information that the softwa re manufacturer needs to help you solv e your problem. 2 Press Ctrl and c simultaneously to cop y [...]

171 If Something Goes Wrong Pr oblems when you turn on the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The computer starts b ut when y ou pr ess a key no thing happens. V erify that the active program accepts te xt input. Try clicking your mouse on an area where you can type te xt, and try typing again. Y our computer may be in Standby mode and ha v e a softw a[...]

172 If Someth ing Goes W rong The W indows ® oper ating system is not working 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 If you are running on ba ttery power , it is recommended tha t you do not lea v e the computer in Standb y mode for long periods of time. T o char ge the battery , leav e the computer plugged into a li ve wall outlet for se veral hours. Fo r more in[...]

173 If Something Goes Wrong The W indows ® operating system is not working 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to start prop erly , you may hav e to change your system’ s configuration o r verify t he startup procedure to fix the problem. T o do this, use the options in the Startup menu. T o [...]

174 If Someth ing Goes W rong The W indows ® oper ating system is not working 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Internet problems My Internet connection is very slow . Many f actors contri bute to the speed with which yo u can surf the Internet. They include: modem speed, telephone line conditions, time of day (when e veryone else is surf ing, your access can[...]

175 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har d war e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Y ou can connect to Support Online by clicking Support from the menu or by goi ng to pcsupport.toshiba.com . Resolving a hardware conflict If you recei ve an error message telling you there is a de vice dri ver co nflict or a general hardware pr oblem, try using Wi n[...]

176 If Someth ing Goes W rong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own Computer components need re sources to accomplish a task. A de vice, such as a disk driv e or a modem, needs a channe l to the computer’ s Central Processing Unit (CPU). It also needs a direct channel to the computer’ s me[...]

177 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har d war e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 If you install an older (legacy) de vice that the operating system cannot recognize, t he operating sy stem may ha ve diff iculty assigning resources to it. As a result, a hardware conflict can occur . Resolving conflicts There are se veral things you can do to resol[...]

178 If Someth ing Goes W rong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Disabling a device 1 Click Start , Contro l Pan el , then click P erf ormance and Maintenance . 2 Click the Administrativ e T ools icon. 3 Double-click Computer Management , then click Device Manager . 4 Select the specific de vice from the device category . T o expa[...]

179 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har d war e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The operating system displays the Device Properties dialog box, which provides an array of tabs. They may include: ❖ The General tab, which provides basic information about the device. ❖ The Resour ce tab, which lists resources assigned to the monitor , optional [...]

180 If Someth ing Goes W rong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 5 Check for the error again. 6 If the error recurs, remov e the memory module entirely and check for the error again. If removing the memory module eliminates the error , the memory module may be faulty . If the error recu rs without the memory module installed, the [...]

181 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har d war e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The battery may not be inserted correctly in the computer . T urn off the computer , remov e the battery , clean the contacts with a soft dry cloth (if necessary) and replace the battery . See “Removing the b attery from the computer” on pag e 116 . The battery m[...]

182 If Someth ing Goes W rong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 current on the most recent software and hardware options for your computer, and for other product information. For more information on ma ximizing battery po wer see “Charging batteries” on page 107 . Keyboard problems If, when you type, strange things happen or [...]

183 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har d war e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Display problems Here are some typical display problems and their solutions: The screen is blank. Display Auto Off may ha ve gone into ef fect. Press any key to activ ate the screen. Y ou ma y hav e acti v ated the instant password feature b y pressing Fn and F1 simu[...]

184 If Someth ing Goes W rong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The screen does not look right. Y ou can change the display settings by clicking a blank area of the desktop with the secondary control b utton, then clicking Properties. This open s the Display Properties dialog box. The Appearance tab o f this dialog box allows you[...]

185 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har d war e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The display mode is set to Si multaneous and the external display device does not w ork. Make sure the e xternal monitor is capable of displaying at resolutions of 800 x 600 or hi gher . Devices that do not support this resolution will on ly w ork in Internal/Externa[...]

186 If Someth ing Goes W rong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Error -checking Run Error-checking, which analyzes the directories , f iles and File Allocation T able (F A T) on the disk and repairs any damage it finds: T o run Error-checking: 1 Click Start , then click My Computer . 2 Right-click the dri ve you want to check. 3 [...]

187 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har d war e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Y our data files ar e damaged or corrupted. Refer to your software docu mentation for f ile reco very procedures. Many softw are packages automatically create backup files. Y ou may also be able to recover lost data using utility software. Consult your network admini[...]

188 If Someth ing Goes W rong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems Y ou cannot access a disc in the drive. If the D VD-R OM or multi-function dri v e is an external dri ve, make sure that the dri ve’ s cabl e is properly connected to the computer . Make sure the tray which holds the CD-R OM[...]

189 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har d war e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Some discs run correctly b ut others do not. Check the type of disc you are usin g. The D VD-R OM dri ve supports the Digital V ersatile Disc (DVD) formats D VD- R OM, D VD-R (read-only), p lus CD-R OM, CD-R (read- only), and CD-R W (read-only). If the problem is wit[...]

190 If Someth ing Goes W rong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 these devices to work together , se veral sections in this chapter may apply . Resource conflicts can cause problems when using PC Cards. See “Resolving a hardware conf lict” on page 175 . Card Information Structure When you insert a PC Card into a slot, the comp[...]

191 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har d war e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Resolving PC Card problems Here are some common prob lems and their solutions: The slot appears to be dead. PC Cards that used to work no longer work. Check the PC Card status: 1 Click Start . 2 Click My Computer icon with the secondary b utton, then click Properti e[...]

192 If Someth ing Goes W rong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Hot swapping (remo ving one PC Card and inserting another without turning the computer off) fails . Follo w this procedure before you remov e a PC Card: 1 Double-click the PC Card icon on the taskbar . 2 Click Saf ely remove xxxx , where xxxx is the identifier for yo[...]

193 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har d war e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Printer problems This section lists some of the most common printer problems: The printer will not print. Check that the printe r is connected to a working po wer outlet, turned on and r eady (on line). Check that the printer has plenty of paper . Some printers will [...]

194 If Someth ing Goes W rong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Modem problems This section lists common mo dem problems: The modem will not recei ve or transmit properly . Make sure the cable from the mo dem to the telephone line is firmly connected to the comp uter’ s modem port and the telephone line jack. Check the port set[...]

195 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har d war e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Wireless networking problems This section provides general troubleshootin g tips for networking problems, specifica lly wireless (Wi-Fi) networking. The terms and conc epts used assume a basic un derstanding of networks, and may be for more advanced users. If you nee[...]

196 If Someth ing Goes W rong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Check Control P anel's De vice Manager to v erify that the W i-Fi adapter is recognized by W indow s ® , and that the driv er is loaded. Carefully note any error messages— these will be very helpful if you should confer with a support technicia n at a lat[...]

197 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har d war e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Use the PING command to ve rify a co nnection to the gate way at 192.168.1.1 (a default ga te way for most wireless routers). ❖ Click Start , then click Run... ❖ Enter Cmd and press Enter . ❖ Enter PING 192.168.1.1 at the command prompt, and press Enter . ?[...]

198 If Someth ing Goes W rong D VD operating pr oblems 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The Windo ws XP wir eless management facility does not wor k. If you are using an e xternal W i-Fi adapter (a PC Card, USB adapter , or othe r v ariety), check if the adapter comes with its o wn management utility . If it does, the utility may be disabling the W indows XP [...]

199 If Something Goes Wrong D V D operating pr oblems 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 6 V erify that your computer recognizes your D VD-R OM driv e . T o do this: Double-click the My Computer icon on the desktop. The D VD-R OM driv e should appear in th e list. 7 See “Checking de vice properties” on page 178 for instructions on using De vice Manager to v[...]

200 If Someth ing Goes W rong D VD operating pr oblems 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 5 Click OK . D VD titles, games, or applic ations appear distorted. Havi ng Stretch enabled when your video resolution is set to 640 x 480 or 800 x 60 0 can cause distortion. T o disable Stretch, follo w the instructions belo w: 1 Right-click the Desktop , select Pr operti[...]

201 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 7 Click OK . Develop good computing habits Sa ve y our work frequently . Y ou can nev er predict when your computer will lock, forcing you to close a progra m and lose unsaved changes. Many software programs b uild in an automatic backup, but you should not rely solely [...]

202 If Someth ing Goes W rong Develop good computing habits 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Get familiar with all the user’ s guides prov ided with your computer , as well as the manuals that come with the programs and devices you purchase. Y our local computer store or book store sells a v ariety of self- help books you can us e to suppl ement the inform [...]

203 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 5 In the Restore point description f i eld, enter a name that is descripti ve enough to be easily understood in the future, such as “Before installing Brand X Accounting app. ” Then click Create . 6 W indows creates the Restore Point and automatically stamps it with[...]

204 If Someth ing Goes W rong Develop good computing habits 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Backing up your data to CDs with Windows ® XP For mo st of us, by far the most v aluable component of our computer system is the data we ha ve created with it, and stored on its hard di sk dri ve. Since problems with either hardware or software can mak e the data ina[...]

205 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Documents and other data files that y ou create as you wo rk are typically stored in the My Documents folder . Y o u may also wish to back up other im portant data files stored elsewh ere on your hard disk drive, for example: ❖ E-mail files and settings—for Outlook,[...]

206 If Someth ing Goes W rong Develop good computing habits 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Favorites (bookmarks) for Internet Explorer and other W eb browsers Follo w these steps to back up your Fa v orites for Internet Explorer (v er 5.0 or ne wer): 1 In Internet Explorer , click Fi le , Import and Export . 2 The Import/Export W izard will appear . Click N[...]

207 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 General tips for installin g hardware and software Here are a few tips to help insu re safe and easy installation of ne w hardware (printers, poin ting de vices, external hard driv es, D VD writers, scanners, etc.) and software (applications lik e Microsoft Of fice and [...]

208 If Someth ing Goes W rong If you need further assistance 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 determine the origin of any ne w problems. For best results, follo w this sequence: 1 Back up critical data. 2 Create a Restore Point. 3 Install one item of hardw are or software. 4 Restart W indo ws. 5 Use the ne w hardware or software for a while, noting any ne w p[...]

209 If Something Goes Wrong If you need further assistance 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Consult the dealer from whom you p urchased your computer and/or program. Y our dealer is your best source for current information. Detailed syste m specif ication s are av ailable at www .ts.toshiba.com by selecting your particular p roduct and model number , clic[...]

210 If Someth ing Goes W rong Other T oshiba Internet W eb sites 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Exact error mes sages and wh en the y occurred For technical support, call the T oshiba Global Support Centre: W ithin the United States at (800) 45 7-7777 Outside the United States at (949) 859-4273 Other T oshiba Internet Web sites T oshiba’ s worldwide o[...]

211 If Something Goes Wrong T oshiba’ s worldwide of fices 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 For more information on ad ditional T o shiba worldwide locations, please visit: www .toshiba.co.jp/index.htm . Italy Centro Direzionale Colleoni Palazzo Perseo Vi a P a r a c e l s o 1 0 20041, Agrate Brianza Milano, Italy Jap an T oshiba Cor poration, PCO-IO 1-1, S[...]

212 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Appendix A Hot Keys Hot keys are keys tha t, w hen pr essed in combination with the Fn ke y , turn system functions on and of f. Hot keys ha ve a legend on the ke y indicating the option or feature the k e y controls. V olume Mute Fn + This hot ke y enables/disables v olume mute on your computer . When v olume mute is en[...]

213 Hot Keys P asswor d security 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Password security Without a password The Fn + F1 key combinatio n turns off the display and activ ates instant security . Using the pointing device or an y ke y will mak e the display’ s content reappear , if no password is set for the current user . With a password The Fn + F1 key combinat[...]

214 Hot Keys P asswor d security 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 3 If you clicked Choose a screen sa ver , the Sc reen Sav er tab has already been selected . If it is not selected, click the Scr een Sa ver tab . 4 Click the On resume, passw ord protected check box. 5 Click OK . Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged When the battery is [...]

215 Hot Keys Po w e r u s a g e m o d e 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Power usage mode Standby mode Fn + This hot k ey disp lays the po wer usage po p-up win- do w and c ycles through the battery sav e modes. Sample power usage modes The properties of each mode are se t in the T oshiba Po wer Management utility . For more information, see “TOSHIB A Pow[...]

216 Hot Keys Hibernation mode 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Hibernation mode Fn + This hot ke y places the computer into Hibernation mode. ❖ If Hibernation mode is en abled (the default) a message box displays b y defau lt to conf irm the computer is entering Hibernation mode. Y ou can choose not to display this message box. Sample Hibernatio n conf ir[...]

217 Hot Keys Display modes 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Display modes Display brightness Fn + This hot ke y cycles through the po wer -on display options. The display modes are: ❖ Built-in display only ❖ Built-in display and external monitor simultaneously ❖ External monitor only Sample display optio ns window In order to use a simu ltaneous mode,[...]

218 Hot Keys Disabling or enab ling wir eless devices 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Disabling or enabling wireless devices Disabling or enabling the T ouchPad Fn + This hot ke y informs you when the W ireless antenna on-of f switch is in the of f position. (No message appears when th e W i-Fi antenna on-of f switch is in th e on positi on.) Fn + This hot[...]

219 Hot Keys K e yboard hot k e ys 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Keyboard hot keys Zooming applications in/out Fn + This hot ke y turns the cursor control ove rlay on and of f. Fn + This hot ke y turns the numeric ove rlay on and of f. Fn + This hot ke y turns the sc roll lock feature on and off. Fn + [ Spacebar ] This hot ke y switches screen or video m[...]

220 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Appendix B P o wer Cord/Cable C o nnector s The computer features a uni versal po wer supply you can use worldwide. This appendix sho ws the shapes of the typical A C po wer cord/cable connectors for v arious parts of the wo rld. USA and Canada UL appr oved CSA appr oved United Kingdom BS appr oved Australia AS appr oved E[...]

221 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Appendix C Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer ConfigFree™ is a set of utilities th at makes it easy to control communication de vices and network connections. ConfigFree also lets you identify communication problems and create profiles for easy sw itching between locations and communication networks. For mor[...]

222 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Getting Started 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Profile Settings—The Prof iles utility lets you switch between network configurations. For more information, see “Profile Settings” on page 232 . ❖ ConfigFree SUMMIT —The ConfigFree SUMMIT utility is used to connect with other Conf igFree users f[...]

223 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Getting Started 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 If your computer is not connected to a network, the ConfigFree icon on the taskbar is displayed with an “X.” When you st art a search for wireless de vices, Conf igFree Launcher displays on y our computer desktop . Y ou can then click the appropriate icon [...]

224 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer ConfigF r ee Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample ConfigF r ee Launc her coming back into vie w ConfigFree Utilities Connectivity Doctor The Connecti vity Doctor lets you analyze you r network connections and f ix network-connection prob lems. Using Connecti vity Doctor , you can vie w detailed [...]

225 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Confi gF ree Utilit ies 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Location of wireless comm unication switch (identif ied with a yello w arro w) ❖ Status of wireless communication switch (on or off) Sample Connectivity Doctor scr een Movin g the mouse pointer o v er a wired or wireless network de vice icon disp[...]

226 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer ConfigF r ee Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 If a problem or potential problem is detected, in most cases, a screen automatically dis plays showing you the possible cause and solution for the problem. A triangle containing an excl amation point also appears on the Connecti vity Doctor screen and a[...]

227 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Confi gF ree Utilit ies 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Search for Wireless Devices The Search for W ireless Devices utility searches for wireless LAN and Bluetooth de vices currently used i n the neighborhood, and displays in formation about them on a virtual map. T o search for wireless devices: 1 Click t[...]

228 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer ConfigF r ee Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample viewing W i-F i devices Creating a new wireless connection This feature is only supporte d on systems running Windows XP SP2. T o add a ne w wireless connection to an Access Point: 1 Open the Search for W ireless Devices option from ConfigFree La[...]

229 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Confi gF ree Utilit ies 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample dragging a de vice to the Access P oin t Sample W ir eless settings screen 3 Enter the SSID/WEP inform ation an d connect to the device. After the Access Point is set up a nd added to the connection list, the system displays the Connection scree[...]

230 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer ConfigF r ee Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Creating a detected device wireless connection The following screen sho ws an example of Bluetooth de vices that are detected using the Search f or Wireless De vices option. Movi ng the mouse cursor o ver a de vice icon displays information about the de[...]

231 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Confi gF ree Utilit ies 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample dragging the f ile to the Bluetooth device icon T o be prompted for the de vice: 1 Drag and drop the file to the Bluetooth radar icon on the ConfigFree Launcher . Sample dragging the f ile to the Bluetooth r adar icon Or , you can right click on[...]

232 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer ConfigF r ee Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample selecting Send to Bluetooth De vices option 2 Choose a file recipient. 3 Click Send . During a file transfe r , connecting a nd disconnecting to the selected device will occur automatically . Disconnecting from a Bluetooth ® device T o disconnec[...]

233 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Confi gF ree Utilit ies 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 off ice and at home can se t up prof iles to handle these networkin g en vironments. A profile cont ains the currently conf igured network settings on the computer , as well as information about an y network de vices. The follo wing settings can be sa [...]

234 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer ConfigF r ee Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 8 Click the icon at the botto m of the screen to display more capture options. 9 Under Captured Items , select th e items you w ant to capture for this profi le. 10 If connecting with a wireless ne twork, select the desired A uto Switch Settings . (Thes[...]

235 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Confi gF ree Utilit ies 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample expanded Add Pr ofile scr een The online help provides real-world examples of s etting up profiles for different networking environments. After you set up one or more profiles, you can check their settings and fine-tune t hem as necessary . Prof[...]

236 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer ConfigF r ee Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ConfigFree SUMMIT The ConfigFree SUMMIT utility is a con venient way to share files with other users and to transfer f iles between your computers at home and at w ork. This utility is faster and more dependab le than se nding the files via email. Use t[...]

237 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Confi gF ree Utilit ies 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample of users attending SUMMIT meeting (user icons appear on SUMMIT tab le) Files can be shared with one us er or all users attending the meeting. ❖ T o share a file with one user , drag and drop the f ile on the user’ s icon. Only the SUMMIT Hos[...]

238 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer ConfigF r ee Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample of sharing a file with one user ❖ T o share a file with all users, drag the f ile to the center of the SUMMIT table where users can access it as desired. If you are the Host of the summit, and dra g a file to the center of the SUMMIT table, it [...]

239 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Confi gF ree Utilit ies 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Participating users must be connected by LAN, wirele ss LAN, or Bluetooth (P AN). Firewall software may prevent ConfigFre e SUMMIT from working. Using ConfigFree SUMMIT T o host a ConfigFree SUMM IT : 1 Click the icon in the system tray . 2 Click SUMMI[...]

240 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer ConfigF r ee Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 1 Drag and drop the file to the W ireless radar icon on the ConfigFree Launcher . 2 Right click on the f ile and choose a f ile recipient. 3 Click Send . An Access Point may not always be a v ailable. T o find out ho w to use Quick Connect to la unch Co[...]

241 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Confi gF ree Utilit ies 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o re vie w the current T oshiba Wireless Projector settings and change them if necessary: 1 Click the icon in the system tray . 2 Mov e the mouse pointer to T oshiba Wir eless Projector (DPJ) , then click Settings . The Quick Connect properties dialo[...]

242 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer ConfigF r ee Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The wireless LAN conf iguration re turns to the set tings that were last used before the Qu ick Connect function was started: ❖ If the T o shiba W ireless Projector utility is closed. ❖ If you select T oshiba W ireless Projector (DPJ) from the Confi[...]

243 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Using the Automati c Switch 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using the Automatic Switch The Automatic Switch feature allo ws the computer to automatically switch profiles th e ne xt time it is po wered on. This feature is particularly useful if you w ant your compu ter to automatically switch from th e netw [...]

244 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Semi-A utomatic Switc h F eatur e 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 1 Right-click the icon in t he system tr ay . 2 Click A u to Switch . The Auto Switch dialog box appears. 3 Select the A uto Switch (SSID) tab . 4 Select the profile to be auto matically selected when the SSID is detected, then click Add . Th[...]

245 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 G lo ssar y TECHNICAL NOTE: Some features defined in this glossary may not be av ailable on your computer . Acronyms These acronyms may appear 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 rewrite [...]

246 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 DC direct current DMA direct memory access DIMM dual inl ine memory mod ule 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 digital versatile (or video) disc read-only memory ECP enhanced cap abilities po rt EPR OM erasable programmable [...]

247 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 RAM random access memory RFI radio frequency interference RO M read-only memory RT C real-time clock SCSI small computer system interface DDRAM double data random access memory SRAM static random access memory SVGA super video graphics adapter TFT thin film transistor USB uni versal s erial b us URL uniform resour[...]

248 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 application — A computer program that yo u use to perform tasks of a specific type. Applications includ e wo rd processors, spreadsheets, and database management systems. See also pro gram . B backup — A copy of a fi le, usually on a remov able disk, kept in case the original file is lost or damaged. basic inp[...]

249 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 byte — A sequence of eight bits. A byte is the smallest addressable unit of data. See also bit, gigabyte, kilobyte , me gabyte . C cache — A section of very fast memory in which frequently used information is duplicated for qu ick access. Accessing data from cache is faster than accessing it from the computer?[...]

250 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 controller — A de vice that controls the tran s fe r o f da ta f r om a computer to a peripheral device and vice versa. F or example, disk dri ves, monitors, keyboards, and printers all require control lers. CPU — See central pr ocessing unit (CPU). CPU cache — A section of v ery fa st memory re siding betw [...]

251 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 disk — A round, flat piece of materi al that can be magnetically influenced to hold information in digita l form, and used in the production of magnetic disks, such as diskettes and hard disk s. Compare disc. See also diskette, hard disk. disk drive — The device that reads and writes information and programs o[...]

252 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 D V D-R OM (digital versatile [or video] d isc r ead-o nly memory) — A very high-capacity stor age medium that uses laser optics for reading data. Each D VD-ROM can hold as much data as se veral CD-R OMs. Compare CD-R OM. E emulation — A technique in w hich a de vice or program imitates another device or progr[...]

253 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 fo r m a t — (verb) T o prepare a blank di sk for use with the computer’ s operating system. Formatting creates a structure on the dis k so the operating system can write information to the disk or read information from it. frontside b us — The primary pathway (bus) between the CPU and the computer’ s main[...]

254 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 high-density diskette — A 3.5-inch diskette that holds 1.44 MB of data. See also diskette. hot key — (1) A feature in which cert ain keys in combination with the Fn key can s et system options or control system parameters, such as the batter y sa ve mode. (2) A ke y or combination of ke ys that acti v ates a m[...]

255 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 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 permit[...]

256 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 multi-function drive —A D VD driv e that can r ead and write to CD and DV D m e d i a . multimedia — A combin ation of two or more media, such as sound, animation, and video in a comp uter program or presentation. Musical Instrument Digital Interface — See MIDI. N network — A collection of computers a nd a[...]

257 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 peripheral — Any de vice, such as a printer or joystick, that is attached to the computer and controll ed b y the computer’ s CPU. pixel — Short for “picture element. ” The smallest dot that can be produced on a screen or printer . Plug and Play — Generally , refers to the computer’ s abil ity to aut[...]

258 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 res o lu ti o n — A measure of the sharpness of the images that can be produced by a printer or displayed on a screen. Fo r a printer , resolution is expressed in dots per inch (dpi). For a screen, it is expressed as the number of pixe ls a v ailable horizontally and vertically . res ta r t — Synonymous with r[...]

259 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 system disk — A diskette that contains th e operating system files needed to start the computer . Any diskette can be formatted as a system disk. A system disk is also calle d a “bootable disk” or a “startup disk. ” Compare non-system disk. system prompt — The symbol (in MS -DOS ® , generally a dri ve[...]

260 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Index Numerics 101-key keyboard 78 A AC adapter 48 AC power cord/cable connectors 220 accessories memory 55 adding memory 55 adjusting record ing quality 138 Alt keys 79 assign keys Fn-esse 150 audio .wav files 137 audio features 134 Auto-Run 136 B backing up files 77 battery changing 116 charge indicator light 109 charge [...]

261 Index 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 DMA 176 IRQ 176 character keys 78 charging the battery 51 checking device properties 178 click 64 communications network connection 128 system resources 176 compact disc positioning 92 compact discs handling 92 inserting 91 removing 93 computer non-system disk or disk error message 172 not accessing disk drives 171 r[...]

262 Index 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 troubleshooting 188 DVD-ROM/multi -function drive problems 188 E environment computer-friendly 41 error messages device driver conflict 175 general hardware problem 175 non-system disk or disk error 172 , 187 problem with display settings/ current settings not working with hardware 184 program has performed an illega[...]

263 Index 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 hot swapping PC Cards 94 I icon 124 desktop 124 Internet Explorer 125 moving to desktop 124 recycle bin 125 safety 38 Industry Canada requirement 4 installation memory module 55 installing memory modules 55 mouse 69 instant passwords, using 154 Internet bookmarked site no t found 174 connecting to 132 features 133 sl[...]

264 Index 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 144 determining COM port 127 problem solving 194 resetting port to defa ult settings 127 upgrading 127 monitor 66 connecting 67 not working 183 mouse installing 69 serial 69 Music/CD button functionality 90 N network accessing 128 Dial-Up Networking Wizard 128 networking wireless 128 O opening the di splay panel 52 o[...]

265 Index 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 problem solving AC power 180 accessing disk drives 171 battery charge does not last 181 battery not charging 180 cannot insert diskette in drive 187 cannot read a diskette 187 changing di splay proper ties 184 checking device properties 178 computer hangs when PC Card inserted 191 computer will not pow er up 170 cont[...]

266 Index 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 running the computer on b attery power 104 S safety computer 12 2 disposing of batteries 121 icons 38 precautions 42 saving files 84 screen blank 183 does not look norm al/flickers 184 secondary button 64 setting up adding memory 55 computer 45 , 56 TOSHIBA Touch and Launch 166 setting up a connection 128 settings TO[...]

267 Index 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 U user password, disabling 155 user passwords setting 154 using a file extension 86 utilities Toshiba Power Saver Utility 157 V video projector adjusting display 68 W warranty limited warranty 40 Web sites 209 Toshiba 210 Wi-Fi wireless networking 128 Windows Explorer 82 Windows Media Player 134 Windows Start menu 82[...]