Toshiba M9-S5516X manual

GMAD00156010 12/07 If you need assistance: ❖ T oshiba’ s Support W eb site pcsupport.toshiba.com ❖ T oshiba Global Support Centre Calling within the United States (800) 457 -7777 Calling from outside the United States (949) 859 -4273 For more in formation, see “If Something Goes Wrong” on page 177 in this gui de. T ecra ® M9 Series User?[...]

2 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling . Model: T ecra ® M9 Series Recordable and/or ReWritable Drive(s) and Associated Software W arranty The computer system you purchased may include[...]

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

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

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

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

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

8 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 In some situations or en vironments, the use of W ireless LAN may be restricted by the proprietor of the b uilding or responsible representativ es of the organization. These situatio ns may for e xample include: ❖ Using the W ireless LAN equipment on board airplanes, or ❖ In any other en vironment where the risk of inter[...]

9 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The term “IC” before the equipment certif ication number only signifies that the Industry Canada technical specifications were met. T o prev ent radio interference to the licensed service, this device is intended to be operated indoors an d away from windo ws to pr ovide maximum shielding. Equipment (or its transmit ante[...]

10 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 VCCI Class B Information Modem W arning Notice Conformity Statement The equipment has been ap prov ed to [Commission Decisio n “CTR21”] for pan- European single terminal connection to the Public Switched T elephone Netw ork (PSTN). Howe ver , due to differences between the indi vidual PSTNs provided in dif ferent countr[...]

11 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 1. Sticker Please put the following stick er on devices incorpora ting this product. 2. Indication The indication shown belo w appears on this equipment. 1 2.4: This equipment uses a frequency of 2.4 GHz. 2 DS: This equipment uses DS-SS modulation. O F: This equipment uses OFDM modulation. 3 The interference range of this e[...]

12 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 J AP AN APPR O V ALS INSTITU TE FOR TELECOMMUNICA TIONS EQUIPMENT Approval Number: D01-1128JP TELECOM ENGINEERING CENTER Ap prov al Number: 03NY .A0018, 03GZD A0017 The following restrictions apply: ❖ Do not disassemble or modify the device. ❖ Do not install the embedded wire less module into other device. ❖ 5.17 GHz [...]

13 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Europe - Restrictions for us e of 2.4 GHz Frequencies in European Community Countries België/ Belgique: For pri vate usage outside b uildings acr oss public grounds over less than 300m no special regi stration with IB PT/BIPT is required. Registration to IBPT/BIPT is required for pri vate us age outside b uildings across p[...]

14 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 802.11a (5 GHz) Tu r b o M o d e ( 5 G H z ) Europe - Restrictions for Use of 5 GHz Frequencies in European Community Countries O: allowed x: forbidden ❖ T o remain in conformance with Euro pean spectrum usage laws for Wireless LAN operation, the above 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz channel limitations apply . The user should use the [...]

15 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ This device must not be operated in ad-hoc mode using channels in the 5 GHz bands i n the European Community . Ad-hoc mode provides a direct communication between two client devi ces without a W irel ess LAN Access Point. ❖ This device must be used with Acce ss Points that hav e employed and acti vated a radar detecti[...]

16 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 802.11a (5 GHz) Tu r b o M o d e ( 5 G H 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/regions in the following table. Do not use this equipment except in the countries/regions in the following table. Aust[...]

17 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/regions in the following table. Do not use this equipment except in the countries/regions in the following table. Approved Countries/Regions for use for the Intel ® PRO/Wireless [...]

18 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 802.11a (5 GHz) Approved Countries/Regions for the Intel ® Wireless Wi-Fi ® Link 4965AGN This equipment is approv ed to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table. Do not use this equipment except in th e countries/regions in the follow ing table. An adhoc mode is available in Ch1- Ch11(802.11b/g),[...]

19 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 any of its supported formats; the actua l connection will be based on the access point to which it connects. Connection compatibility with the wireless equipment in Draft 11n mode is not guaranteed. The Draft 11n function cannot b e used with WEP/TKIP . Draft 11n mo de can be used only with WP A-PSK(AES) mode or no security[...]

20 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Approved Countries/Regions for use ( Bluetooth ® wireless technology) Bluetooth ® Card from T oshiba equipment is ap proved to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the follo wing table. Do not use this equipment except in the countries/regions in the following t able. Bluetooth ® Wireless T echnology and Y our [...]

21 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Using the equipment with Bluetooth wireless technology on boar d airplanes, or ❖ In any other en vironment where the risk of interferen ce to other devices or services is perceiv ed or identified as harmful. If you are uncertain of the policy that applies on the use of wireless de vices in a specific or ganization or [...]

22 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 frequency electric machinery shall resist against interference from legal communications or from indu strial, scientific and medical radio emiss[...]

23 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[...]

24 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Optical Drive Safety Instructions This appliance contains a laser syst em and is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT . T o use this model prope rly , rea d th e user’ s guide carefully and keep it for your fut ure reference. Never attempt to disass emble, adjust or repair a HD DV D, CD/DVD drive, CD-RW drive, Multi-driv[...]

25 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Export Administration Regulation This document contains technical data that may be controlled under the U.S. Export Administration Regulations, and ma y be subject to the approv al of the U.S. Department of Commerce prior to export. Any export, directly or indirectly , in contrav ention of the U.S. Export Ad ministration Re[...]

26 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T rademarks T ecra and ConfigFree are registered trad emarks of T oshiba America Information Systems, Inc. and/or T oshiba Corporation. Microsoft, Outlook and W indow s are either registered trademar ks or trademarks of Microsoft Corpo ration in the United States and/or other countries. DirectX, Active Desktop, DirectShow ,[...]

27 5.375 x 8.3 75 ver 2.3 Contents Introduction ................ ................................................................ 35 This guide ...............................................................36 Safety icons ............................................................37 Other icons used ...............................................[...]

28 Conten ts 5.375 x 8.3 75 ver 2.3 Using the computer fo r the first time ......................47 Opening the display panel .................................47 Your computer’s features and specifications ....48 Turning on the power ........................................48 Adding memory (optional) ......................................49 Insta[...]

29 Contents 5.375 x 8.3 75 ver 2.3 Caring for your computer ........................................78 Cleaning the computer ......................................79 Moving the computer ........................................79 Using a computer lock ......................................79 Chapter 2: Learning the Ba sics ..........................[...]

30 Conten ts 5.375 x 8.3 75 ver 2.3 Chapter 3: Mobile Comput ing................................................... 99 Toshiba’s energy-saver design................................99 Running the computer on battery power ..............100 Battery Notice ................................................. 100 Power management .......................[...]

31 Contents 5.375 x 8.3 75 ver 2.3 Surfing the Internet .........................................123 Internet features ..............................................124 Uploading to, and downloading files from the Internet .......................................124 Exploring audio features .......................................124 Recording sounds[...]

32 Conten ts 5.375 x 8.3 75 ver 2.3 Using a user password ...................................144 Deleting a user password ................................145 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility ...................... 146 TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility ...........................147 Fn-esse ® .........................................................[...]

33 Contents 5.375 x 8.3 75 ver 2.3 Using Startup options to fix problems ............ 182 Internet problems ........................................... 183 The Windows ® operating system can help you ....................................................183 Resolving a hardware conflict ...............................184 A plan of action ...........[...]

34 Conten ts 5.375 x 8.3 75 ver 2.3 Power profile ........................................................215 Standby mode .......................................................216 Hibernation mode ................................................. 216 Display modes ...................................................... 217 Display brightness .....[...]

35 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 I n t roduct ion W elcome to the world of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. W ith your T osh iba notebook computer, your work and entertainment can accompan y you where ver you go. This notebook is compatible with European Union Dire ctive 2002/ 95/EC, Restriction of the use of certain Hazardous Substances in electr[...]

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

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

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

39 Chapter 1 Getting Started This chapter provides tips for working comfortably , su mmarizes ho w to connect components, and ex plains 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 variety of circumstances and locations. Creating a computer -friendly env[...]

40 Getting Started Selecting a place to work ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity . ❖ Liquids and corrosi ve chemicals. Keeping yourself comfortable The T oshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, that shipped with your computer, contains helpfu l information for setting up your work environment and tips for workin g comfortably throughout[...]

41 Getting Started Selecting a place to work ❖ Nev er turn off the computer if a dr i ve light indicates a driv e is activ e. T urning off the computer while it i s reading from or writing to a disk/disc or flash media may damage the disk/disc or fl ash media, the dri ve, or both. ❖ Keep the computer and disks aw ay from objects that generate s[...]

42 Getting Started Setting up your computer Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: Y ou must complete all setup steps up to and including “Setting up your software” on page 42 before adding external or internal components to your computer . These components include, but are not limited to, a mouse, keyboa rd, printer , memory , and PC Cards. [...]

43 Getting Started Re gistering your computer with T oshiba If you are connecting your computer to a network, c onsult your system administrator before you choose your computer name and network settings. 6 Follo w the remaining screen prompts to complete the setup process. Once you click the final screen, your computer restarts automatically . Regi[...]

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

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

46 Getting Started Char ging the main battery The computer’ s main battery light gi ves you an indicatio n of the main battery’ s current char ge: ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being charged (A C adaptor connected) ❖ Glows green when the main battery is f ully charged ❖ Is unlit when the main battery has d ischarged, the battery[...]

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

48 Getting Started Using the computer for the fir st time Small bright dots m ay appear on your screen displ ay when you turn on your computer . Y our di splay contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is manufactured using high- precision technology . An y small bright dots that may appear on your display are an intrins[...]

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

50 Getting Started Adding memo ry (optional) Installing a memory module A memory module can be installed in the memory module slot on the base of the computer . Y ou will need a small Phillips scr e wdriver for this procedure. If the computer has been running recently , the memory module may be hot. The surrounding area may also be hot. Allow the m[...]

51 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 5 Close the display panel an d turn the computer upside down to locate the memory module slot cover . (Sample Illustration) Locati ng the memory module slot cover 6 Using a small Phillips screwdri ver , loosen the capti ve scre w that secures the memory module slot cover . (Sample Illustration) Removing t[...]

52 Getting Started Adding memo ry (optional) Avoid touchi ng the connector on the memory module or on the computer . Grease or dust on the connector ma y cause memory access problems. 9 Carefully remove the ne w memory module from its antistatic packaging, without t ouching its connector . 10 Locate an empty memory module slot o n t h e u n de r s [...]

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

54 Getting Started Adding memo ry (optional) TECHNICAL NOTE: Y ou must have at least one memor y module installed for the computer to work. Y ou can no w conti nue setting up the computer . When the operating system has loaded, you can verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory mo dule. If you are adding extra memory after settin[...]

55 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the me m o ry module to a 30-degree angle and slide it out of the slot. (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory modu le slot cov er and secure it using the screw . 5 Re-insert the main battery . For more information on inserting the main battery , see “Inserti[...]

56 Getting Started Har d Drive Recovery Utilities Hard Drive Recovery Utilities (A vailable on certain models) Y our computer has been configured with a hard disk partitio n to allow you to recov er your hard di sk driv e or reinstall selected applications and software features or utilities. It is strongly recommended that y ou create recovery CDs/[...]

57 Getting Started Har d Drive Recovery Utilities 2 Select CD or DV D (to create Recovery media on CDs or D VDs). (Sample Imag e) Recovery Disc Cr eator scr een 3 Select the items you want to copy by clicking the check box next to the item’ s Name—recov ery files, applications (original bundled dri vers and applications), or both the recov ery [...]

58 Getting Started Har d Drive Recovery Utilities ❖ Recov ering the C: partition of the HDD withou t changing the current partition size ❖ Recov ering the C: partition with a user spec ified size ❖ Hard Disk Dri ve Reco very using the Recov ery media ❖ Checking the HDD operating status Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the recover y partition [...]

59 Getting Started Har d Drive Recovery Utilities Recovering the original factory image (recommended recovery method) Recovering a hard disk drive to its out of box state deletes a ll partitions on the hard disk drive and you r information will be lost. Be sure to save your work to external media first. 1 On the T oshiba Recovery W izard screen, se[...]

60 Getting Started Har d Drive Recovery Utilities Erasing the hard disk The Recov ery W izard allo ws you to delete all data and partitions from the hard di sk. T o delete the data and partitions from your hard disk: 1 On the T oshiba Recovery W izard screen, select Erase the hard disk , and then click Next . 2 The next screen lists the tw o method[...]

61 Getting Started Har d Drive Recovery Utilities Recovering the C: partition of the HDD without changing the current partition size Recovering the C: drive to its factory default setting reformats your drive and your information on the recovered drive will be lost. Be sure to save your work to external media first. If you have created other partit[...]

62 Getting Started Har d Drive Recovery Utilities The size of the C: drive will disp lay on the progress bar as you make your selections. 4 Click Next to begin the restoration. Once comp lete, a message displays that the HDD has been recov ered. 5 Press any ke y on your keyboard to restart the computer . Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recover y[...]

63 Getting Started Har d Drive Recovery Utilities Checking the HDD operating status After restoring your hard disk driv e, you can check its status as follows: 1 Click Start . 2 Right-click My Computer . 3 Select Manage . 4 Click Disk Managem ent . 5 Highlight the hard disk driv e in the V olume li st to display its status in the lower portion of t[...]

64 Getting Started Using the T oshiba Dual P ointing Device Using the T oshiba Dual Pointing Device (Sample Illustration) T oshiba Du al P ointing Device buttons Accupoint ® II pointing device —Mo ves the cursor and selects items on the screen. T o mov e the cursor , gently push the pointing device in the direction you want the cursor to move. P[...]

65 Getting Started Using the T ouchP ad™ ❖ T o move it to the left side, slide your finger from right to left. Because the T ouchPad is much smaller than the display screen, moving your cursor acros s the screen often means having to move your finger several times across the T ouchPad in the preferred direction. Once you hav e positioned your c[...]

66 Getting Started Using external display de vices Using external display devices Y our computer comes with a built-in display , but you can also connect an external monitor or projector via the RGB (monitor) port. Before connecting an external monitor or vide o projector , configure your computer for the t ype of de vice you are connecting. T o do[...]

67 Getting Started Using an external k e yboard ❖ LCD + CR T Mu lti Monitor—Intern al display and external monitor , with one acting as the primary display and the other as an extended desktop (Sample Image) Display options window 3 Release the Fn key . TECHNICAL NOTE: Y ou can also change these settings using the Display Properties box. Set th[...]

68 Getting Started Connecting a printer Connecting a printer Y our printer documentation may require you to install the printer software before physically connecting the printe r to your computer . If you do not install the software as instructed by the printer manufacturer , the printer may not function correctly . Read the documentation that came[...]

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

70 Getting Started Connecting an option al external diskette drive Connecting an optional external diskette drive Some operations, such as creati ng a password service diskette, require a diskette dri ve designed for use with 3.5-inch diskettes. (Sample Illustration) Optional external USB diskette drive T o connect an optional external USB disk ett[...]

71 Getting Started T urning off the computer Options for turning off the computer Depending on the operating sy stem installed, you have more than one option av ailable for turning off the computer: T urn Off or Shut Do wn, Hibernate, and Standby . Each option has its advantages. T urn Off or Shut Down Factors to consider when choosing either T urn[...]

72 Getting Started T urning off the computer ❖ Since information is being retr iev ed from the hard disk rather than from memory , restarting from Hibernat ion takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power to start up than when restarting from Standby . ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in which you lef[...]

73 Getting Started T urning off the computer Using the T urn Off Comput er or Shut Down commands Use the following steps to turn of f your computer . Tu r n O f f Follo w these steps to turn of f the computer when you are not connected to a domain server: 1 Click Start , and then T urn off computer . The T urn of f computer dialog box appears. (Sam[...]

74 Getting Started T urning off the computer 3 Click on the Setup Action tab . (Sample Image) Setup action settings screen 4 Select the options you want from the drop-down lists. These options are set separately for how they operate while the computer is running on battery power or while connected to AC power . ❖ When I press the po wer button Se[...]

75 Getting Started T urning off the computer Restarting your computer T o start the computer up again, pr ess the po wer b utton unti l the on/ of f light glows green. If you turn off the computer by closing the display panel, you can start it again by open i ng the display panel . Using and configuring Hibernation mode T o turn off the computer us[...]

76 Getting Started T urning off the computer These options are set separately for how they operate while the computer is running on battery power or while connected to AC power . ❖ When I press the po wer button Set this option to Hibernate if you want the computer to go into Hibernation mode wh en you press the power button. ❖ When I close the[...]

77 Getting Started T urning off the computer Using and configuring Standby mode T o turn off the computer using the Standby command, click Start , T urn off computer , and then select Stand By . (Sample Image) T urn off computer W indows ® dialog box The computer sav es the status of all open programs and f iles, tur ns of f the display , and ente[...]

78 Getting Started Customizing your comp uter’ s settings 5 Click App l y . 6 Click OK . For more information about the Power Saver utility , see “TOSHIBA Power Saver” on page 152 . Once the computer is conf igured , you can place it into Standby mode by either pressing the po wer button or closing the display panel, depending on the Standby [...]

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

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

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

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

83 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboar d Using the keyboard Y our computer’ s ke yboard contai ns character keys, control ke ys, function ke ys, and special W indo ws ® ke ys, providing all the functionality of a full-size keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Ke yboar d Character keys T y ping with the character keys is very mu ch li ke t yp ing o[...]

84 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboar d Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys (Sample Illustration) Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys The Ctrl , Fn , and Alt keys do different things depending on the program you are using. For more inform ation, see your prog ram documentation. Function keys The function k eys (no t to be confused with the Fn key) are the 12 keys at the[...]

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

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

87 Learning the Basics Starting a pr o gram This example opens W ordPad using Windo ws ® Explorer . 1 Click Start , and then All Programs . 2 Click Accessories . 3 Click Windo ws Explore r . 4 Click My Computer to expa nd the windo w . 5 In the left part of the wi ndow , cl ick th e line that ends in “(C:). ” 6 In the left part of t he window [...]

88 Learning the Basics Saving your work 2 In the Run dial og box: ❖ If you know the program’ s location, ty pe the command line. For a program in the W indo ws ® folder , type just the program name. Otherwise, type the ful l file path. F or example, to access W o rdPad, type: c:Program FilesWindows NTA ccessorieswordpad.exe, then click OK [...]

89 Learning the Basics Saving your work Saving files 1 In your Windo ws ® -based application, click File , and then Sav e . If you are working with a docum ent that already has a f ile name, this is all you need to do. If y ou created a new document, your program displays a Sav e As dialog box. Use this dialog box to specify where to store the doc[...]

90 Learning the Basics Printing your work File names The W indo ws ® operating system supp orts long file names that can contain up to 255 characters and can include spaces. Some applications do not support long file names and require fi le names limited to no more th an eight characters. Y ou may use all the letters and numbers on the keyboard pl[...]

91 Learning the Basics Backing up your work T o print a file: 1 If your printer is not on, turn it on now . 2 In your Windo ws ® application, click File , and then Print . The program displays a Print dialog box. (Sample Image) Print dialog box 3 Specify the print parameters. For e xample, the range of pages and number of copies to print. 4 Click [...]

92 Learning the Basics Using the optical drive Restoring your work T o restore information from your backup media to your hard disk, use the Restore page in the back up pro gram. Look in the online Help or your operating syst em documentation for informati on on restoring files. TECHNICAL NOTE: When restoring files, the backup program prompts you i[...]

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

94 Learning the Basics Using the optical drive 4 Grasp the tray and pull it fully open. (Sample Illustration) Drive tray fully extended 5 Hold the disc by its edges and check that it is free of dust. If the disc is dusty , clean it as described in “Caring for optical discs” on page 98 . 6 Place the disc carefully in th e disc tray , label side [...]

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

96 Learning the Basics Using the optical drive The W indo ws Media ® Player control panel works much like an ordinary compact disc player: ❖ T o play the CD or to pause, click the Play/Pause button. ❖ T o stop the CD, click the Stop button. Before putting on headphones to listen, turn the volume down. Do not set the volume too high when using [...]

97 Learning the Basics Using the optical drive Due to manufacturing and quality variations in third party optical media (e.g., CD or DVD) or optical media players/recorders, in certain cases, your T oshiba optical drive may not record on certain optical media that bear the applicable logo, or play back optical media recorded by other computers or o[...]

98 Learning the Basics T oshiba’ s online r esour ces Never use a pencil to press the manual eject button. Pencil lead can break off inside the computer and damage it. 2 Pull the tray out until it is fully open , remove the disc, and place it in its protecti ve co ver . 3 Gently press the tray in to close it. Caring for optical discs ❖ Store yo[...]

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

100 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power Y our computer contai ns T oshiba EasyGuard ® . The T oshiba EasyGuard * technology is made up of four fou ndational elements that incorporate hardware and software innov ations into various T oshiba notebooks that addres s the most common security , reliability and connect ivity iss ues f[...]

101 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power T o ensure that the battery maintain s its maximum capacity , operate the computer on battery po wer at least once a month. The Lithium- Ion battery has no memory ef fect so it is not necessary to let the battery fully discharge each time. Howe ver , for better accuracy of the battery meter[...]

102 Mobile Computing Char ging batteries Using additional batteries In addition to the main battery , you may also have an optional second battery (not included with you r computer). If you travel and need to work for many hours without an A C po wer source, you may purchase a battery module for us e in the computer , or carry additional charged ba[...]

103 Mobile Computing Char ging ba tteries The battery may not start charging immediately under the following conditions: ❖ The battery is extremely hot or cold. T o ensure that the battery char ges to its full capacity , wait until it reaches room temperature (50 to 80 degrees F ahrenheit, 10 to 26 degrees Celsius). ❖ The battery is almo st com[...]

104 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power It is seldom necessary to charge the RTC battery because it charges while the computer is on. If the RTC battery is low , the real-time clock and calendar may display the incorrect time and date or stop working. When Hibernation mode is enabled and the RTC battery is completely discharged, a warnin[...]

105 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power HINT : Be careful not to confuse the battery light ( ) with the on/off light ( ). When the on/off light flashes amber , it indicates that the system is suspended (using the Windows ® operating sy stem Standby command). (Sample Illustration) P ower and batt ery light locations Power button System I[...]

106 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power Determining remaining battery power Wait at least 16 se conds after turning on the computer before trying to monitor the remaining battery power . The computer needs this time to check the battery’ s remaining capac ity and perform its calculations. 1 Click Start , Control Panel , P erf ormance a[...]

107 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power If you hav e Hibernation mode enabled (the default), the computer copies the details of your open pr ograms and files to the hard disk before shutting down. For more information on using H ibernation, see “Hibernation mode” on page 71. Setting battery alarms Y ou can set two alarms. Each alarm [...]

108 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power The following sections describe ho w to choose a Po wer Profile and discuss each po wer-sa ving option. Power Profiles Y ou can choose a predefined Po wer Prof ile or select your own combination of power management options. T o do this: 1 Click Start , Control Panel , P erf ormance and Maintenance [...]

109 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery Using a hot key to se t the Power Profile Y ou may use a hot key to set the Power Profile. T o set the Power Profile: 1 Press Fn and F2 simultaneously to display the Power Profile pop-up window . (Sample Image) P ower Prof ile pop-up window 2 While continuing to press Fn , press F2 until you select the[...]

110 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery TECHNICAL NOTE: T o avoid losing any data, save your files and then either completely shut down your computer or put it into Hibernation mode before changing the main battery . Removing the battery from the computer T o remove the battery: 1 Sav e your work. 2 T urn of f the computer or place it in Hib[...]

111 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery 6 While continuing to lightly pul l on the battery , slide the secondary battery release latch down, or aw ay from the center of the computer and then pull the battery out of the computer . (Sample Illustration) Removing the battery If the battery is leaking or its case is cracked, put on protective gl[...]

112 Mobile Computing T aking car e of your battery If the battery does not slide into the slot easily , move the battery release lock to the unlocked position and try again. Do not force the battery into position. (Sample Illustration) Inserting the battery 3 T urn the computer right side up. 4 Reconnect any cables that were remov ed in step 3 of ?[...]

113 Mobile Computing T aking car e of your battery ❖ Do not incinerate a spent battery , as this could cause it to explode and release caustic liquid. ❖ If a battery is leaking or dama ged, replace it immediately . Use protectiv e glov es when handling a damaged battery . ❖ T o replace the main battery , use an identical battery that you can [...]

114 Mobile Computing Disposing of used b atteries ❖ If you have extra battery packs, rotate their use. ❖ If you will not be using the system for an extended period, more than one m onth, re mov e the battery pack. ❖ If you are not going to use the computer for more than eight hours, disconnect the A C adaptor . ❖ Store spare battery packs i[...]

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

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

117 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Exploring the desktop Finding your way around the desktop Y our computer’ s desktop includes se veral standard features: icons, Start button, T askb ar , System tray , and backgroun d pattern. (Sample Image) W indows ® oper ating system deskt op Icons An icon represents a folder , file, or program that [...]

118 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Explorin g the desktop If you place the cursor over a n icon, a popup description of the file contents appears. Y our desktop may contain othe r icons depending on your configuration. See W indo ws ® online Help for more specific information on each icon and ho w to use it. Start button Y ou use the Start[...]

119 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Setting up for communications Setting up for communications T o connect to the Internet, or use an online service, you need: ❖ A browser or communications program ❖ An Internet Service Pro vider (ISP ) or online service if you plan to use the Internet ❖ A way to connect to the ISP (for example modem/[...]

120 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Setting up for communications Connecting your computer to a network Y ou can connect your computer to a network to increase its capabilities and functionali ty using one of its communication ports. Accessing a network T o access a network: ❖ At the of fice, c onnect an Ethern et cable to the RJ45 jack on[...]

121 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Setting up for communications For more detailed i nformation regarding your compu ter’ s modem, visit T oshiba’ s W eb site at accessories.toshiba.com . Before you can communicate using th e modem, you need to connect it to a telephone line. Y ou r computer’ s b uilt-in modem port provides an RJ-11 j[...]

122 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features An overview of using the Internet An overview of using the Internet The following sections gi ve a quick introduction to the Internet and some of its exciting featur es, under these headings: ❖ The Internet ❖ The W orld Wi de W eb ❖ Internet Service Providers ❖ Connecting to the Internet ❖ Surfin[...]

123 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features An overview of using the Internet Connecting to the Internet T o connect to the Internet, you need: ❖ A browser or communications program ❖ An Internet Service Pro vider (ISP ) or online service if you plan to use the Internet ❖ A way to connect to the ISP (for example modem/ Wi - F i ® /LAN etc.) O[...]

124 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Explor ing audio feat ur es Internet features The Internet offers man y types of comm unication tools to help you perform many tasks. ❖ Internet email T o send and recei ve email of yo ur o wn, you need a mailbox on the W eb or an email address. If you hav e an account with an ISP , you can probably set [...]

125 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Explori ng audio feat ur es Using a microphone 1 If you want to use an e xternal microphone, connect it to the computer . 2 Click Start , All Programs , Acces sories , Entertainment , and then Sound Recorder . (Sample Image) Soun d Recor der scr een 3 Click the Record button. 4 Speak normally into the micr[...]

126 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using PC Car ds Using external speakers or headphones Y our computer is equipped with a full stereo sound system with internal speakers. Instead of usin g the internal speakers, you can connect headphones or a pair of external ste reo speakers. Before putting on headphones to listen, turn the volume down. [...]

127 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using PC Car ds Inserting a PC Card Before you insert a P C Card, refer to th e documentation th at comes with the card to see if you need to do anything before you insert it. To i n s e r t a P C C a r d : 1 Locate the PC Card slot on the side of the computer . Y ou may first need to remove the card slot [...]

128 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Feature Smart Car d Reader 3 Press the PC Card eject button on ce to pop it out slightly , and push it in to remove the PC Card. The PC Card ejects sli ghtly from the slot. 4 Grasp the edges of the PC Card and slide it out of the slot. (Sample Illustration) Removing a PC Car d Setting up a PC Card for your computer[...]

129 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using an SD™ card Using an SD ™ card Y our computer supports the use of an SD card. The card can be used with a v ariety of digital products: digital music players, cellular phones, PD As, digital cameras, digital video cam corders, etc. Do not touch the SD connector . Y ou could expose the storage are[...]

130 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using an SD™ car d If the operating system does not r ecognize an inserted SD card, remov e it and verify that the card is facing the correct way . Insert the card again. The SD indicator light on the front of the computer glows when the card is being accessed. If the SD card is not inserted into the slo[...]

131 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using an SD™ card Removing an SD card 1 Prepare the card for remov al by clicking the Sa fely Remove Hardwar e icon in the System tray and then selecting the card or de vice you want to remove. If the system is unable to prep are the card for safe remo v al, a message will tell you to try again later . I[...]

132 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using the Ultr a SlimBay Using the Ultra SlimBay The Ultra SlimBay gives you additional flexibility . By inserting and removing Ultra SlimBay modules, you can configure your computer for the task at hand without having to carry unnecessary components with you when you tr avel. F or example, an y one of se [...]

133 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using the Ultra Slim Bay 2 Slide the Ultra SlimBay rel eas e to ward the back of the computer . (Sample Illustration) Slidin g the r elease latch 3 Slide the Ultra SlimBay ou t of the computer . (Sample Illustration) Slidin g out the modul e Inserting a module into the Ultra SlimBay T o install a module in[...]

134 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using an e xpansion de vice Using an expansion device The expansion port is used to connect your computer to an expansion device. This is an excellent in v estment if you are using your computer both in and out of the office. When you return to your desk, yo u can then connect to your network, print report[...]

135 Chapter 5 Utilities Y our computer includes sev eral utilities designed to help you to reconfigure your system to best meet your individual needs. T o gether , these allo w you to ascerta in certain system details, set additional options, or change de fault options. These utilities are described in this chapter . ❖ TOSHIB A Assi st ❖ TOSHIB[...]

136 Utilities TOSHIB A Assist ❖ TOSHIB A Button Cont rols ❖ CD/D VD Dri ve Acoustic Silencer ❖ TOSHIB A Accessibility ❖ T rusted Platform Module (TPM) ❖ Fingerprint Authentication Utilit y TOSHIBA Assist The TOSHIB A Assist pro vides qui ck access to computer functions and allows you to customize a range of com puter settings. T o access [...]

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

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

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

140 Utilities TOSHIB A Assist Optimize The features av ailable in this category are: ❖ Hotkey assignment using Fn-esse® ❖ TOSHIB A SD™ Memory Card Format Utility ❖ TOSHIB A Po wer Saver ❖ Mouse Utility ❖ TOSHIB A Hardware Setup ❖ TOSHIB A Zooming Utilit y ❖ TOSHIB A Mobile Extension ❖ TOSHIB A Button Cont rols ❖ CD/D VD Dri ve [...]

141 Utilities TOSHIB A Applicati on Installer TOSHIBA Application Installer (A vailable on certain models) The TOSHIB A Application Installer allows you to reinstall the dri vers and applications that were originally bundled with your computer . T o reinstall driv ers and applications: 1 Double-click the TOSHIBA A pplication Installer icon on the W[...]

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

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

144 Utilities Setting passwor ds 7 Click OK if you want to save the password to a text file on a diskette or media of your choice, or click Cancel to continue without saving the password to a text f ile. 8 Shut down the system to complete the process. Deleting a supervisor password T o delete a supervisor passw ord: 1 Click Start , All Programs , T[...]

145 Utilities Setting passwor ds 3 Click the User Password icon. The T oshiba Password Utility windo w appears. (Sample Image) T oshib a P asswor d Utility wi ndow 4 Click Set . 5 Enter your pas sword, and then enter it again to v erify . 6 Click Set . 7 Click OK if you want to save the password to a text file on a diskette or media of your choice,[...]

146 Utilities TOSHIB A PC Dia gnostic T ool Utility TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic T ool Utility This utility can h elp diagnose pro blems with devices in your computer . Refer to the online Help documentatio n within the application for additional help. The TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic T ool u tility may show tests for features you do not have. This is normal and[...]

147 Utilities TOSHIB A HDD Pr otection Utility TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility The TOSHIB A HDD Protection utility controls your computer’ s hard disk dri ve (HDD) protection feature, which parks the HDD whene ver motion is detected on the computer . Using this utility , you can enable or disable hard disk driv e (HDD) protection, an d set the mot[...]

148 Utilities Fn-esse® Fn-esse ® Desktop shortcuts and T oshiba’ s Fn-esse program provide quick ways to open programs, document s, and folders from within an y W indows ® -based program without using the Start menu. For more information on cr eating desktop sho rtcuts, refer to the operating system documentation that cam e with your computer [...]

149 Utilities TOSHIB A SD™ Memory Car d F ormat Utility There are two ways to assign a ke y to open a program or document: ❖ Using drag-and-drop ❖ Using the k eyboard or po inting de vice The method most often used is drag-and-drop. TOSHIBA SD ™ Memor y Card Format Utility This utility is used to for mat SD ™ cards used with the Bridge Me[...]

150 Utilities TOSHIB A SD™ Memory Boot Utility TOSHIBA SD ™ Memor y Boot Utility The TOSHIB A SD ™ Memory Boot Utility allows you to create an SD card you can use to boot up your computer . This utility also allows you to easily format SD Memory Cards. Refer to the online Help document ation within the application for any additional help. T o[...]

151 Utilities TOSHIB A SD™ Memory Boot Utility 4 Select the dri ve where the SD card is located. 5 Select Read from a floppy disk . 6 Click Start . T o create a bootable SD card with the Read from an image file option, you need a third-party application. Booting from a bootable SD card T o boot from a bootable SD card: 1 Create a bootable SD card[...]

152 Utilities TOSHIB A P ower Saver TOSHIBA Power Saver The TOSH IB A Power Sav er is used for po wer management , enabling you to control your computer’ s power usage, re gardless of the source, and use the man y pres et po wer profiles, or create one yourself. T o access TOSHIB A Po wer Sav er: ❖ Click Start , Control Panel , P erf ormance an[...]

153 Utilities TOSHI BA P ower Saver Preset Power Profiles The preset po wer profiles are: ❖ Full Power ❖ A C Optimize ❖ High Power ❖ Normal ❖ D VD Playback ❖ Presentation ❖ Long Life These profiles cannot be deleted. It is not recommended to change the settings of these profiles. If you need a custom prof ile, create a new prof ile wi[...]

154 Utilities Mouse Utility Mouse Utility The Mouse utility allows you to change your pointing device or mouse settings. T o access the Mouse utility: 1 Click Start , Control Panel , Printers and other Hard ware , and then Mouse , or click the Mouse icon in the Optimize tab of TOSHIB A Assist . The Mouse Properties screen appears. (Sample Image) Mo[...]

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

156 Utilities TO S H I B A H a rd w a re S e t u p ❖ CPU —Allows you to enable or disable CPU frequency switching modes Dynamically Swit chable —This mode is th e default setting for your computer , and automatica lly changes the processing frequency and decreases v oltage depending on the power source: ❖ AC P o w e r —If your computer is[...]

157 Utilities TO S H I B A H a rd w a re S e t u p This function can only be used for ports that su pport the “USB Sleep and Charge function” (hereinafter called “compatible ports”). The compatible port is the USB po rt on the le ft side of your computer . Y ou can use the “USB Sleep and Char ge function” to charge certain USB-co mpatib[...]

158 Utilities TO S H I B A H a rd w a re S e t u p Metal paper clips or hair pins/clips will generate heat if they come into contact with USB ports. Do not allow USB ports to come into contact with metal products, for example when carrying the computer in your bag. USB Sleep and Charge Function Settings —The default setting is Disabled. Changing [...]

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

160 Utilities TOSHIB A Mobile Extension TOSHIBA Mobile Extension T o adjust the settings for the optional T oshi ba Express Port Replicator , use the TOSHIB A Mob ile Extension utility . T o use the TOSHIB A Mobile Extension utility: 1 Click Start , then Control P anel , then Perf ormance and Maintenance . 2 Click TOSH IBA Mob ile Extension . The T[...]

161 Utilities TOSHIB A Mobile Exten sion 4 Under the Display Change Service tab, you can set the default display configuration you wish to use when docking the system to the optional T oshiba Express Port Replicator . (Sample Image) Display Change Service tab options[...]

162 Utilities TOSHIB A Button Contr o ls TOSHIBA Button Controls The TOSHIB A Button Controls allow you to customize the TOS HIB A Assist b utton . The TOS HIB A Assist b utton is l ocated abov e the keyboard. T o access TOSHIB A Button Controls: 1 Click the TOSHI B A Button Contr ol icon in the Optimize tab of TOSHIB A Assist . The T oshiba Contro[...]

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

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

165 Utilities T rusted Platform Module (TPM) T rusted Platform Module (TPM) This section only applies to systems with TPM. Y our T oshiba computer includes the TPM (T rusted Platfo rm Module), which is a security encryption device for your system’ s hard disk dri ve. TPM is already included on your system, but needs to be installed and enabled us[...]

166 Utilities F ing erprint Au thentication Utility Fingerprint Authentication Utility The fingerprint authentication uti lity can be used to replace the keyboard-based user/BIOS password authentication system when booting up. The fingerprint authentication uti lity can also be us ed for user logon. The user’ s f ingerprint is re ad; if the syste[...]

167 Utilities F ing erprint Au thentication Utility 7 Repeat the previous step. Swip e the same finger on the reader two more times to create two more sam ples. 8 The final template will be created from these three samples. If you do not use a Windows ® password, you will be prompted to define a new (non-empty) one. This is not necessa r y , but a[...]

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

169 Utilities F ing erprint Au thentication Utility Power -on security can be conf igured to operate with the fingerprint logon feature. If a f ingerprint used for power -on security matches a fingerprint in an existing passport, the corresponding user is logged on automatically without having to enter the Windo ws ® logo n password. Y our hardwar[...]

170 Utilities F ing erprint Au thentication Utility Control Center The Control Center contains various functions for fingerprint management and for set ting up your fingerprint software. A vailable options depend on the software status, used hardware, and installed applications. (Sample Image) Main F ingerprint Contr ol Center W indow Fingerprints [...]

171 Utilities F ing erprint Au thentication Utility ❖ Fingerprint Storage Inspector—O pens the Fingerprint Storage Inspector dialog where you ca n see the contents of your fingerprint s torage. Help ❖ Get help information—Displ ays this help. The help files in other languages (dependin g on your installation) are located in the mui subfolde[...]

172 Utilities F ing erprint Au thentication Utility The Biomenu contains the following menu options: ❖ Lock computer—Locks y our co mputer . Use the reader to unlock the computer again. ❖ Registered Sites—Displays a list of your W eb pages registered by P assword Bank. T o disp lay and fill in a re gistered page in your default W eb browser[...]

173 Utilities F ing erprint Au thentication Utility These hints can be turned off in the P assword bank tab of the User Settings dialog. Replaying registrations with multiple forms Password Bank re gisters forms, not pages. If a page contains se veral forms, each form requires a separate registration. If a page contains se veral forms, replayi ng w[...]

174 Utilities F ing erprint Au thentication Utility 7 Select the Au t o s u b m i t check box to submit the selected registration automatically after replayi ng the registration. A warning is displayed if you attempt to register a form or dialog that may be incompatible or not work properly with automatic submittal. Deleting a registration Y ou are[...]

175 Utilities F ing erprint Au thentication Utility Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader Failure to follow these guidelines and/or procedures might result in damage to the reader or cause r eader f ailure, finger recognition problems, or lo wer finge r recognition success rate. ❖ Do not scratch or poke the reader with your nails or any[...]

176 Utilities F ing erprint Au thentication Utility ❖ Check your finger condition. Changed conditions, such as injured, rough, extremely dry , wet, soiled, dirty , oily , soaked or swollen fingers, may lo wer the recognition success rate. Also if the fingerprint is worn do wn or the finger becomes thinner or fatter , the recognition success rate [...]

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

178 If Something Goes Wrong Pr oblems that ar e easy to fix 3 Select the program you want to close, then click End T ask . Closing the failed prog ram should allow you to cont inue working. If it does not, continue with the next step. 4 Close the remaining prog rams one by one by selecting the program name, then End T ask . T o power of f your comp[...]

179 If Something Goes Wrong Pr oblems when you turn on the computer Problems when you turn on the computer These problems may occur wh en you tu rn on the power . The computer will not start. Make sure you attached the A C adaptor and power cord/ca ble properly or installed a charged battery . Press and hold the po wer b utton for at least 10 secon[...]

180 If Something Goes Wrong Pr oblems when you turn on the computer Always sa ve your data e ven when you are using Standb y . If your battery fully discharges, information that has not been saved will be lost. Y our computer can be configur ed to warn you when the battery is running low see “What to do when the main battery runs l o w” on page[...]

181 If Something Goes Wrong The W indows® operating system is not working If the trickle-charging does not prov e ef fectiv e, visit the T oshiba W eb site at pcsupport.tosh iba.com and see the Support Bulletin Step-Charging the computer ’ s battery (click the Ask Iris ® link and search for the s upport b ullet in by name). 4 Connect the A C ad[...]

182 If Something Goes Wrong The W indo ws® operating system is not working Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to start properly , you may hav e to change your system’ s conf iguration or verify the startup procedure to fix the problem. T o do this, use the options in the Startup menu. T o open the Startup menu: 1[...]

183 If Something Goes Wrong The W indows® operating system is not working Internet problems My Internet connection is v ery slow . Many f actors contribute to the speed with which you can surf the Internet. They include: modem speed, telephone line conditions, time of day (when e veryone else is surfing, your access can be slow) and popularity of [...]

184 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict Resolving a hardware conflict If you recei ve an error message te lling you there is a device dri v er conflict or a general h ardware problem, try using Windo ws ® Help and Support to t roubleshoot the prob lem first. For help on hardware conflicts: 1 Click Start, then click Help and Supp[...]

185 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict Direct Memory Access The data required by a de vice is stored in a specif ic place or address in memory called the Direct Memory Access (DMA). The DMA provides a dedicated channel fo r adapter cards to bypass the microprocessor and access memory dir ectly . If two or more de vices use the [...]

186 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict Fixing a problem with Device Manager Device Manager pro vides a way to check and change the configuration of a de vice. Changing the default settings using Device Manager can cause other conflicts that make one or more devices unusable. Device Manager is a configuration tool for advanced us[...]

187 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict 5 T o view the properties, double-click the de vice. The operating system displays the De vice Properties dialog box, which provides an array of tabs. They may include: ❖ The General tab, which provides basi c information about the device. ❖ The Resource tab, which lists resources assi[...]

188 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict TECHNICAL NOTE: Y ou must have at least one memor y module installed for the computer to work. Power and the batteries Y our computer recei ve s its po wer through the AC adaptor and power cord/cable or from the system batteries (battery , optional high-capacity battery , and real- time clo[...]

189 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict The battery appears not to power the computer f or as long as it usually does. If you frequently repeat shallow char ge and disch a rge, the battery meter may become in accurate. Let the battery discha rge completely , then try charging it ag ain. Check the power options using the Power Ma[...]

190 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict Nothing happens when y ou press the k eys on the external keyboard. Y ou may hav e plugged the external keyboard in while the computer was turned on. Using the computer’ s T ouchPad, click Start , then either Shut Down or T u rn off computer , and th en Restart the Computer . The computer[...]

191 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict 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 button, then clicking Properties. This opens the Display Properties dialog box. The Appearance tab of this dialog box allows you to choose the colors for [...]

192 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict Small bright dots appear on y o ur TFT display when yo u turn on y our compu ter . Small bright dots m ay appear on your screen displ ay when you turn on your computer . Y our di splay contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is manufactured using high- precisio[...]

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

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

195 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict The disc will not come out of the dri ve when y ou click the eject button on the scr een. Press the b utton on the optical dri ve itself. Fo r additional information see “Y ou press the disc eject button, b ut the dri ve tray does not slide out. ” on page 194 . Sound system problems No[...]

196 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict ❖ Occasionally a defecti ve PC Card slips through quality control. If another computer with a PC Card slot is av ailable, try the card in that machine. If the car d malfunctions again, it may be defecti ve. Resolving PC Card problems Here are some common problems and their solutions: The [...]

197 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict Never swap modules when the computer is in Hibernation or Standby mode. This is known as “warm swapping” and is not supported. For more information on Hibernation and Standby modes see “Hibernation mode” on page 71 and “Standby mode” on page 72 . The system does not r ecognize [...]

198 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict T ry printing another file. For exam ple, you could create and attempt to print a short test file using Notepad. If a Notepad file prints correctly , the problem may be in yo ur original file. If you cannot resolve the problem, contact the printer’ s manufacturer . The printer will not pr[...]

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

200 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 3 Right-click the name of your wireless network connection, then click Properties . 4 Select I nternet P rotoc ol (TCP/IP ) , then click Properties . 5 Select Obtain an IP address automatically . 6 Click OK , then click Close . ❖ Use IPCONFIG to verify that the computer has a useful IP ad[...]

201 If Something Goes Wrong D VD operating pr oblems Special considerations for the Windows ® operating system Wir ed Equi valent Priv acy (WEP) encryption is not enabled on the wireless access point. When you install a wireless access point de vice, the W indo ws ® operating system checks whether WE P encryption is enabled on th e device. If it [...]

202 If Something Goes Wrong D VD operating pr oblems 4 Clean the disc and try again. A dirty dri ve can also cause audio problems. If you hav e tried se veral discs and all fail, consider sen ding your drive to an authorized service provid er to get it cleaned. 5 V erify that your computer recognizes your op tical dri ve by double-clicking the My C[...]

203 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits 2 Select the Settings tab . 3 Select the Advanced Flat Panel tab . 4 Click Disable Display Stretch Feat ure . 5 Click OK . The screen sa ver runs while y ou ar e watching a movie or title. If the screen sav er is enabled, it runs on top of any movie or title you are watching. T o disable the[...]

204 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits ❖ Connect your computer to the of fice network and copy files to your network partition. Some people use a combination of th ese methods, backing up all files to tape weekly and copying cr itical files to diskette on a daily basis. If you hav e installed your own programs, you should back [...]

205 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits Follo w these steps to create a Restore Point using the System Restore utility: 1 Click Start , and then Help and Su pport . 2 Under Pick a T ask , click Undo changes to y our computer with System Restore . 3 Click Create a restor e point , and then click Next . 4 In the R estore point descr[...]

206 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits Backing up your data to CDs with the Windows ® operating system The most v aluable component of y our computer system is the data that you create and store on its ha rd dri ve. Since problems with either hardware or softw are can make the data inaccessible or e ven destroy it, the next most[...]

207 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits Documents and other data files that you create as you work are typically stored in the My Documents folder . Y ou may also wish to back up other important data files stored elsewhere on you r hard disk drive, for example: ❖ E-mail files and settings—for Outlook ® , Outlook ® Express, o[...]

208 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits 4 A list of your Fa vorites folders will appear , with the top-lev el Fa vorites folder selected (highlighted). Click Next to back up all of your Fa vorites, or select a particular F av orites folder to back up, then click Next . 5 In the Export Fa vorites Destination windo w , use the Brows[...]

209 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits ❖ Do not guess—follow directions carefully! It is often necessary to run an installation utility first—before connecting a new hardware item to the computer . If the device is connected f irst, it may be very dif ficult to complete the installation successfully . Always carefully follo[...]

210 If Something Goes Wrong If you need further assistance ❖ Make sure that you are conn ected to a compatible port. If you need further assistance If you have follo wed the recomm endations in this chapter and are still having problems, you may n eed additional techni cal assistance. This section contains the step s to take to ask for help. Befo[...]

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

212 If Something Goes Wrong T oshiba’ s worldwide off ices For more information on additional T osh iba worldwide locations, please visit: www .toshib a.co.jp/index.htm . France T o shiba Systèmes (France) S.A. 7, Rue Ampère; B. P . 131 92800 Puteaux Cédex France Germany T oshiba Europe GmbH Leibnizstraße 2 D-93055 Regensbu rg Germany Italy C[...]

213 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Appendix A Hot Keys Hot ke ys are keys that, when pr essed in combination with the Fn key , turn system fu nctions on and off. Hot ke ys hav e a legend on the key indicating the option or feature the ke y controls. V olume Mute Fn + This hot key enables/disables volume mute on your computer . When volume mute is enabled,[...]

214 Hot Keys P asswor d security 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Password security Without a password The Fn + F1 key combination turns of f the display and acti vates instant securit y . Using the pointing device or any key will make the display’ s content reappear , if no password is set for the current user . With a password The Fn + F1 key combinatio[...]

215 Hot Keys P ower pr of ile 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged When the battery is not fully ch arged (e ven if the computer is operating on AC po wer) your display may reappear automatically after a short time. T o protect your desktop , you must set up a screen sav er with a password before activ [...]

216 Hot Keys Standby mode 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Standby mode Hibernation mode Fn + This hot key places the co mputer into Standby mode. A message box displays by default to conf irm that the computer is entering Standby mode. Y ou can choose not to display this message bo x. (Sample Image) Sample Standby confirmation box For more information abou[...]

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 power -on display options. The displa y modes are: Some modes are only available with the appropriate device attached and turned on. ❖ LCD—Internal d isplay only ❖ LCD + CR T—Intern al display and external monitor si mul[...]

218 Hot Keys Disabling or enabli ng wir eless de vices 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Disabling or enabling wireless devices Disabling or enabling the Dual Pointing Device Zooming applications in/out Fn + This hot key enables/disables the opt ional wireless devices installed in your computer . The wireless modes are: ❖ All disabled—Disables both the B[...]

219 Hot Keys K e yboar d hot ke ys 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Keyboard hot keys Fn + This hot key turns the curs or control ov erlay on and o ff. Fn + This hot key turns the numeric ov erlay on and off. Fn + This hot key turns the scroll lock feature on and off. Fn + [ Space bar ] This hot ke y switches screen resolution.[...]

220 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Appendix B P o wer Cord/Cable C o nnector s Y our notebook computer features a universal po wer supply you can use worldwide. This appendix show s the shapes of the typical A C po wer cord/cable connectors fo r v arious parts of the world. USA and Canada UL ap pr oved CS A a pp rove d United Kingdom BS ap pr oved Australia[...]

221 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Appendix C Using ConfigFree ® with your T oshiba Computer All references to Bluetooth ® in this appendix are applicable only if Bluetooth ® is available on your system. ConfigFree ® is a set of utilities that makes it easy to control communication devices and networ k connections. Conf igFree also lets you identify com[...]

222 Using ConfigFree ® with your T oshiba Computer Getting Started 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Profile Settings—The Profiles utility lets you switch between network conf igurations. For more information, see “Profile Settings” on page 231 . ❖ ConfigFree SUMMIT—The ConfigFree SUMMIT utility is used to connect with other Conf igFree users fo[...]

223 Using ConfigFree ® with your T oshiba Computer Getting Started 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 When you start a search for wire less devices, Conf igFree Launcher displays on your computer desktop. Y ou can then click the appropriate icon on the Launcher to start the desired ConfigFree utilities. (Sample Image) Conf igF ree Launc her ConfigFree Launcher[...]

224 Using ConfigFree ® with your T oshiba Computer ConfigF ree ® Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 (Sample Image) ConfigF r ee Laun cher coming back into view ConfigFree ® Utilities Connectivity Doctor The Connectivity Doctor lets you analyze your network connections and fix network connection problems. Using Connectivity Doctor , you can vie w de[...]

225 Using ConfigFree ® with your T oshiba Computer ConfigF r ee ® Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Status of wireless communication switch (on or off) (Sample Image) Connect ivity Doctor scr een Moving the mouse pointer ov er a wired or wireless network de vice icon displays infor mation about th e de vice, such as its IP address, subnet mask,[...]

226 Using ConfigFree ® with your T oshiba Computer ConfigF ree ® Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 A triangle containing an exclama tion point also appears on the Connecti vity Doctor screen, and an orange frame describes the rele vant location. Y ou can also vi e w the possible cause and solution for the problem by clicking the exclamation point. [...]

227 Using ConfigFree ® with your T oshiba Computer ConfigF r ee ® Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2 Click Search f or W ireless De vices . A virtual map appears with a gr aphical representation of the wireless de vices that have bee n detected. Search for Wireless Devices can also be started from the ConfigFree Launcher . For Wi-F i ® networks, [...]

228 Using ConfigFree ® with your T oshiba Computer ConfigF ree ® Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Creating a new wireless connection This feature is only supported on systems run ning Windows ® XP SP2. T o add a ne w wireless conn ection to an Access Point: 1 Open the Search for W ireless Devices option from ConfigFree Launcher . 2 Drag and drop [...]

229 Using ConfigFree ® with your T oshiba Computer ConfigF r ee ® Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 Enter the SSID/WEP informatio n and connect to the device. After the Access Point is set up and added to the connec tion list, the system displays the Connection scree n rather than the Wireless settings screen. Creating a detected device wireless [...]

230 Using ConfigFree ® with your T oshiba Computer ConfigF ree ® Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Drag and drop the file directly onto the icon for that Bluetooth ® device. (Sample Imag e) Dra gging the f ile to the Blueto oth ® device icon T o be prompted for th e device: 1 Drag and drop the f ile to the Bluetooth ® radar icon on the Confi[...]

231 Using ConfigFree ® with your T oshiba Computer ConfigF r ee ® Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 Click Send . During a file transfer , connecting and disconnecting to the selected device will occur automatically . Disconnecting from a Bluetooth ® device T o disconnect from a Bluetooth ® device: 1 Place the cursor on top of the c onnected lin[...]

232 Using ConfigFree ® with your T oshiba Computer ConfigF ree ® Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o create a profile: 1 Click the icon in the system tray . 2 Mov e the pointer to Prof ile . 3 Click Add . The Add Prof ile screen appears. 4 Select Captur e and click OK . The Add Profile screen appears. 5 Enter the name of the profile you want to c[...]

233 Using ConfigFree ® with your T oshiba Computer ConfigF r ee ® Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 (Sample Image) Expanded Add Pr ofile scr een The online Help provides real-world examples of setting up profiles for different networking environments. After you set up o ne or more profiles, you can check t heir settings and fine-tune them as necess[...]

234 Using ConfigFree ® with your T oshiba Computer ConfigF ree ® Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Bluetooth ® P AN/LAP ❖ Cross cable (Ethernet or Gbit Ethernet) T o host a ConfigFree SUMMIT , click the SUMMI T icon on the ConfigFree Launcher , select the users that you want to attend the SUMMIT meeting, and send them an invitation. (Sample [...]

235 Using ConfigFree ® with your T oshiba Computer ConfigF r ee ® Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Only the SUMMIT Host (the initiator) can share files with multiple users by this method. SUMMIT user s can share a file with only one other user . (Sample Image) Sharing a f ile with one user ❖ T o share a file with all users, dr ag the fi le to th[...]

236 Using ConfigFree ® with your T oshiba Computer ConfigF ree ® Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Participating users must be connected by LAN, wireless LAN, or Bluetooth ® (P AN). Firewall software may prevent ConfigFree SUMMIT from working. Using ConfigFree SUMMIT T o host a Conf igFree SUMMIT : 1 Click the icon in the system tray . 2 Click SUM[...]

237 Using ConfigFree ® with your T oshiba Computer ConfigF r ee ® Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Quick Connect The Quick Connect feature includes two options: ❖ T oshiba Wir eless Pr ojector . Switches the Wireless LAN connection to connect to a T oshiba W ireless Projector ❖ Direct Link T o shiba Device . Launches Conf igFree SUMMIT T oshib[...]

238 Using ConfigFree ® with your T oshiba Computer ConfigF ree ® Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Because the wireless LAN’ s default connection setting is for Ad Hoc mode, the T oshiba Wireless Projector will not connect if the projector is set to Infrastructure mode. If this occurs, you can change the wireless LAN’ s connection setting to In[...]

239 Using ConfigFree ® with your T oshiba Computer Using the A utomatic Switch 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o use this feature: 1 Display the ConfigFree menu. 2 Select the ConfigFree Link op tion from the Direct Link T oshiba Device submenu. This action switches the computer’ s wireless network setting to Ad Hoc mode, and launches th e SUMMIT feature[...]

240 Using ConfigFree ® with your T oshiba Computer Semi-A utomat ic Switc h F eatur e 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 If your computer is connected to multiple wireless LAN devices, the Auto Switch (SSID) feature is disabled. T o enable this feature, only one wireless LAN device can be used. Semi-Automatic Switch Feature The Semi-Automatic feature al erts y[...]

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

242 Glossary 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 port EPR OM erasable programmable read-only memory FAT f ile allocation table FCC Federal Communicat ions Commission GB gigabyte HDD [...]

Glossary 243 SDRAM synchronous dynamic random access memory SRAM static random access memory SVGA super video graphics adapter TFT thin film transistor USB univ ersal serial b us URL uniform resource lo cator WA N wide area netw ork www W orld W ide W eb Te r m s The follo wing terms may appear in this user’ s guide. A active-matrix display — A[...]

244 Glossary baud rate — The speed at which a comm unication de vice, such as a printer or modem , transmits info rmation. Baud r ate is the numb er of signal changes per second (not necessarily the same as bits per second). See also bits per second . BIOS (basic input/ output system ) — Basic instructions, stored in read- only memory (R OM), c[...]

Glossary 245 central processing unit (CPU) — The chip that functions as the “brain” of the computer . It takes informa tion from outside sources, such as memory or keyboard input, processes the information, and sends the results to another device that uses the information. character — Any letter , number , or symbol you can use on the compu[...]

246 Glossary device — A component attached to the computer . Devices may be external (outside the computer’ s case) or internal (inside the computer’ s case). Printers, disk dr iv es, and modems are examples of devices. device driv er — A program (called a “dri ve r”) that permits a computer to communicate with a device. dialog box — [...]

Glossary 247 double-density d iskette — A 3.5-inch diskette that can hold up to 720 KB of information (half the capac ity of a high-density diskette). See also diskette, high-density diskette. download — (1) In communications, to recei ve a file from another computer through a modem or network. (2) T o send font data from the computer to a prin[...]

248 Glossary f ile extension — The three characters foll o wing the period (pronounced “dot”) at the end of a f ile name. The extension indicates the type of file. Examples are .ex e for program files and .hlp for help fi les. See also file name . fo l de r — Al so called directory . A container for organizing files sa ved to a disk. A fold[...]

Glossary 249 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 sav e mode. (2 ) A ke y or combina tion of k eys th at acti vates a memory resident program. hot swapping — The ability to add or remov e devices from a computer while the computer[...]

250 Glossary local area network — See LAN. logical drive — A section of a disk that is recognized by the operating system as a separate disk dri ve. A system’ s logical dri ves may dif fer from its physical dri ves. F or example, a single hard disk dri ve may be partitioned in to two or more logical d ri ves. M memory — T ypically refers to[...]

Glossary 251 non-system disk — A disk for storin g programs and data that cannot be used to start the computer . Compare system disk . O online — A vailable through the computer . Online may refer to information being read from your own computer’ s hard disk, such as online documentation or online Help, or to info rmation coming from another [...]

252 Glossary program — A set of instructions that can be exe cuted by a computer . The general classes of programs (also called software) are operating system, application, an d utility . See also operati ng system, application, utility . properties — The attrib utes of an object or de vice. Fo r example, the properties of a file include the f [...]

Glossary 253 serial — Processes that occur one at a time. In communications, it means the transmission of one bit at a time sequentia lly ov er a single channel. On your computer , the seri al port provides a serial interf ace between the computer and an appropriate device. Compare parallel. shortcut — See k eyboar d shortcut . software — See[...]

254 Glossary W We b — See W orld W ide W eb . Wi- F i ® — A registered trademark term of the W i-Fi Alliance that stands for W ireless Fidelity , and is anot her term for the communication protocol to permit an Ethernet connect ion using wireless communication components. W orld Wide W eb (w ww) — The worldwide network of W eb sites linked t[...]

255 Index A A C adaptor 44 AC p ow e r connecting adaptor 45 accessories docking solutions 134 memory 49 adding memory 49 adjusting record ing quality 125 Alt ke ys 84 audio fil e s 124 audio features 124 B backing up files 82 battery alarms 107 changing 109 charge indicator light 46 , 104 charge not lasting 189 charging 44 , 46 conserving power 10[...]

256 Index set up 119 system resources 184 compact disc positioning 94 compact discs handling 94 removing 97 computer caring for 78 cleaning 79 moving 79 non-system disk or disk error message 180 not accessing disk driv es 179 running on battery power 100 setting up 42 , 50 warning resume failure messag e 179 computer lock 79 computing tips 81 conne[...]

257 Index not working 191 mouse 67 external diskette driv e connecting 70 external display , adj usting 67 F F A T (File Allocation T able) 192 file extensions 90 file, backing up 82 fil e s backing up 91 printing 91 restoring 92 saving 88 fi ngerprint authentication 166 enrollment 166 Fn keys 84 Fn-esse starting 148 Fn-esse program 148 assigning a[...]

258 Index function keys 84 hot keys 219 not working 179 ov erlay keys 85 troubleshooting 189 using 83 W indo ws® special keys 84 keyboard, e xternal 67 keyboard, full-size 83 L lock computer , using 79 M main battery removing 110 memory adding 49 problem solving 187 remo ving memory mod ule slot cov er 51 memory module inserting 52 installation 50[...]

259 Index connecting cable to A C adaptor 45 cord/cable connectors 220 energy-sa ving features 99 problem solving 188 turning on 48 power b utton 49 , 57 Power Management 152 power prof ile hot key 109 power prof iles 107 power source 44 connecting 45 po wering do wn using Hibernation 75 using Standby 77 precautions 40 primary button 64 , 65 printe[...]

260 Index R real-time clock (R TC) battery 101 recording sounds 124 recording quality 125 recording sounds 124 recycle bin icon 117 registering computer 43 removing main battery 110 RJ-11 jack 121 Run dialog box 87 running the computer on battery power 100 S safety computer 11 5 disposing of batteries 114 icons 37 precautions 40 saving f iles 88 sc[...]

261 Index turning on the compu ter 48 turning on the power 48 U Ultra SlimBay 132 installing mo dule 133 remo ving modul e 133 user password, disabling 145 user password, setting 144 using a file extension 90 using the T oshiba Dual Pointing Device 64 Utilities 135 utilities Power Sa ver 152 V video projector adjusting display 67 W war ran ty limit[...]