Toshiba PMAD00010014 manual

PMAD00010014 09/04 T ecra ® A2 Series User’ s Guide If you need assistance: ❖ 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 W rong” on page 185 in this guide.[...]

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 . Models: T ecra ® A2 Series ReWritable CD/DVD Drives The computer system you purchased ma y include a ReWritable CD and/or D VD driv e(s), [...]

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 de vi ces, commercial transportation, nuclear facilities or systems or an y other applicatio ns where pr[...]

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: T oshiba America Information Systems, I[...]

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 valence 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 Equ[...]

8 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Wireless LAN and your Health W ireless LAN products, like other radio devices, 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 produ[...]

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 following two conditions: ❖ This device may not cause harmful interference. ❖ This device must accept an y interference that may cause undesired operati[...]

12 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Caution: Radio Frequency Interference Requirements This device is restricted to indoor use due to its operation in the 5.15 GHz to 5.25 GHz frequency range. FCC requires this pr oduct to be used indoors for frequency range 5.15 GHz to 5.25 GHz to reduce th e potential for harmful interference to co-channel Mobile Satellite [...]

13 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 DS: This equipment uses DS-SS modulation. O F: This equipment uses OFDM modulation. 3 The interference range of this equipment is less than 40m. 4 This equipment uses a frequenc y bandwidth from 2,400 MH[...]

14 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 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 to 5.23 GHz for indoo r use only Radio approvals for wireless devi[...]

15 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 buildings acr oss public grounds over less than 300m no special registration with IBPT/BIPT is required. Registration to IBPT/BIPT is required for priv ate us age outside buildings across publi[...]

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 ) Europe - Restrictions for use of 5 GHz Frequencies in European Community Countries O: allowed × : forbidden ❖ T o remain in conformance with Euro pean spectrum usage laws for W ireless LAN operation, the above 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz channel limitations apply . The user should use t[...]

17 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 ireless LAN Access Point. ❖ This device must be used with Acce ss Points that hav e employed and activ ated a radar detectio[...]

18 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/re gions in the following table. Do not use this equipment except in th e countries/regions in the follow ing table. A[...]

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. Bluetooth wireless tech nology Interoperabil ity Bluetooth™ [...]

20 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Bluetooth wireless technology is a ne w innovative technology , and TO SHIBA has not confirmed compatibility of i ts Bl uetooth™ products with all PCs and/ or equipment using Bluetooth wireless tech nology other than TOSH IBA portable comp uters. Always use Bluetooth™ cards from TO SH IBA in order to enable wireless net[...]

21 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 community and result from deliberations of panels and committees of scientists who continually revie w and interpre t the extensiv e research literature. In some situations or en vironments, the use of Bluetoot h wireless technology may be restricted by the proprietor of th e building or responsible representati ves of the [...]

22 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Caution: FCC Interference Statement This device complies with part15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following tw o conditions: ❖ This device may not cause harmful interference, and ❖ This device must accept an y interferen ce receiv ed, including interference that may cause undesired operatio n. Note that[...]

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 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 oid the band of mob ile object identification systems. 3. TOSHIB A Dir[...]

25 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o prevent direct e xposure t o the laser beam, do not try to open the enclosure. Location of the required label (Sample shown below . Location of the la bel and manufacturing information may va r y . ) This appliance contains a l aser system and is classifie d as a “CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT .” T o use this model properly[...]

26 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Notice The information contained in this ma nual, including but not limited to an y product specifications, is subj ect to change without notice. TOSHIB A CORPORA TION AND TOSHIB A AMERICA INFORMA TION SYSTEMS, INC. (TOSHIB A) PRO VIDES NO W ARRANTY WITH REGARD TO THIS MANU AL OR AN Y O THER INFORMA TION CONT AINED HEREIN A[...]

27 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Computer disposal information This product contains mercury . Disposal of this material may be regulated due to en viro nmental considerations. For disposal, reuse or recycling inform ation, please contact your local g ov ernment or the Electronic Industries Alliance at www .eiae.org .[...]

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 ...................... 53 Opening the display panel ................................. 53 Your computer’s features and specifications ....54 Turning on the power .......................................54 Adding memory ...................................................... 55 [...]

30 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Chapter 2: Learning the Ba sics ................................................. 83 Computing tips ....................................................... 83 Using the keyboard .................................................85 Character keys ................................................. 85 Making your keybo[...]

31 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Using Hibernation ...........................................109 Using Standby ................................................111 Toshiba’s online resources ...................................113 Chapter 3: Mobile Computin g ........................... ...................... 114 Toshiba’s energy-saver design.[...]

32 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Chapter 5: Enhancing Produc tivity ................. ........................ 138 Exploring the desktop ........................................... 138 Finding your way around the desktop .............139 Setting up for co mmunications .............................142 Connecting the modem to a telephone line .....[...]

33 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Chapter 6: T oshiba Utilities ...................... ..................... ........... 160 Fn-esse ® ...............................................................161 Starting Fn-esse ® ............................................161 Using the keyboard or pointing device to assign keys .........................[...]

34 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Chapter 7: If Something Goes Wrong ............ ........................ 185 Problems that are easy to fix ................................185 Problems when you turn on the computer ............187 The Windows ® operating system is not working...188 Using Startup options to fix problems ............ 189 Internet [...]

35 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Appendix A: Hot Keys .......... .............................. ...................... 213 Volume Mute ........................................................213 Instant password security .....................................214 Power usage profile .......................................214 Stand By mode .........[...]

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 can accompany you where ver you go. T ecra ® A2 Series computers prov ide considerab le computing po wer, enabling you to perform th e most demandin g computing tasks from any location. Y ou[...]

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 not 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 o[...]

38 Introduction Safety icons 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Safety icons This manual contains safety in structions that must be observed in order to a void pote ntial hazards that could result in personal injuries, damage to your equipment, or loss of data. These safety cautions hav e be en classified according to the seriousness of the risk, an d the icons[...]

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 in dicates technica l information about the computer . HINT: This icon indicates helpful hints and tip s. DEFINITION: Th is icon indi cates the de finition of a te rm used in the[...]

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 o stay current on the mos t recent software and h ardware options for your computer , and for other product information, be sure to re gularly check the T oshiba W eb site at pcsuppor[...]

41 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Chapter 1 Getting Started This chapter provides tips for w orking comfortably , describes ho w to connect components, and ex plains what to do the first time you use your compu ter . Selecting a place to work Y our computer is designed to be used in a v ariety of locations and situations. This section prov ides guidelines f[...]

42 Getting Started Selecting a place to work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 If you spill liquid into the computer , turn it off, unplug it from the AC power source and let it dry out completely before turning it on again. If the computer does not operate properly after you turn it back on, contact a T oshiba ser vice representative or your network administr[...]

43 Getting Started Selecting a place to work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Placement of the computer Proper placement of the computer and external de vices is important to av oid stress-rela ted injuries. Consider the follo wing when placing your computer . ❖ Place the computer on a flat surface at a comfortable height and distance . Y o u should be able[...]

44 Getting Started Selecting a place to work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 type comfortably with your shou lders relaxed and your forearms parallel to the floor . If you are using a con ventional chair: ❖ Y our knees should be slightly higher than your hips. If necessary , use a footrest to raise the le vel of your knees and ease the pressure on the back[...]

45 Getting Started Selecting a place to work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Arms and wrists ❖ A void bending, arching, or twisting your wrists. K eep them in a relaxed, neutral position while typing. ❖ Exercise your hands, wrists and arms to impro ve circulation. W ork habits The key to a voiding discomfort or injury from strain is to v ary your acti vi[...]

46 Getting Started Selecting a place to work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Other precautions Y our computer is designed to optimize safe ty , minimize strain, and withstand the rigors of portability . Ho we ver , you should observe certain precautions to further reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the computer . Do not apply heavy pressure to t[...]

47 Getting Started Setting up your computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The cooling fan locatio n will vary depe nding on the computer . Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: Y ou must complete all set up steps up to “Setting up your software” on page 48 b efore adding e xternal or internal components to your com puter . These components include, [...]

48 Getting Started Setting up your computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Setting up your software The names of windows displayed, and the order in which windows appear , may va ry acco rding to your software setup choices. The first time you turn on your computer , the Setup W izard guides you through steps t o set up your softw a re. 1 From the welcome s[...]

49 Getting Started Re gistering you r computer with T oshib a 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Registering your computer with T oshiba Product re gistration is st rongly recommended, and allo ws T oshiba to send Customer periodic updates, an nouncements, and special of fers applicable to the product. Product registration can be completed during the initial st[...]

50 Getting Started Connecting to a power so ur ce 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Hold the power cord/cable by its plug when you connect/ disconnect it. Do NOT pull the cable itself. Doing so may damage the power cord/cable and result in a short circuit or electric shock. When you connect the AC adapter to the computer , always follow the steps in the exact [...]

51 Getting Started Connecting to a po wer sour ce 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 hands after hand ling . 2 Plug the A C adapter cord into the DC-IN on the right side of the computer . Sample conne[...]

52 Getting Started Char ging the main battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Damaged power cables can ca use fire or electric shock. Never modify , forcibly bend, place heavy objects on top of, or apply heat to the po wer cord/cable. If the power cord/cable becomes da maged or the plug over- heats, discontinue use. There is a risk of electric shock. Never r[...]

53 Getting Started Using the computer for the f irst time 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Batter y 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 no w ready for you to turn it on and be gin using it. Opening the display panel 1 Slide the displa[...]

54 Getting Started Using the computer for the fir st time 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer , the b rightness of the LCD Screen will deteriorate. This is an intrinsic charact eris tic of LCD technology . Screen will dim when the computer is operated on battery power and you may not be able to in[...]

55 Getting Started Adding memory 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 Press and hold the po wer button in until the on/of f light on the system indicator panel glo ws green—about one second. Sample turning on the power The preinstalled operating system will load automatically . When you turn on the computer for the first time, do not turn off the power again [...]

56 Getting Started Adding memory 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 For more information on memory options, check the accessories information that ca me with your compute r , or visit accessories.toshiba.c om . Installing a memory module Additional memory m odules can be insta lled in the memory module slots on the base of the computer . Y ou will need a standa[...]

57 Getting Started Adding memory 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 If the computer is on, begin at step 1 ; otherwise, skip to step 3 . 1 If the compu ter is on, click Start , T urn off computer . The T urn off computer windo w appears. 2 Click Tu r n O f f . The operating system turns of f the computer . 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the compute[...]

58 Getting Started Adding memory 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample r e moving the me mory module slot cover 7 Place the scre w and the cov er in a safe place so that you can retriev e them later . Static electricity can damage the memor y module. Befo re you handle the module, touch a grounded meta l surface to discharge any static electricity you may h[...]

59 Getting Started Adding memory 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample inserting the memory module into the slot The clips on either side of the memory module will click to secure the memory module. Avoid touching the connectors on the memory module or on the computer . Grease or dust on the connectors may cause memor y access problems. 11 Replace the memor[...]

60 Getting Started Adding memory 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Removing a memor y module If you need to remov e a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1 – 6 in “ “Installing a memory module” ” to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cove r . Do not try to remove a memory module with the computer turned on. Y ou can damage the co mput[...]

61 Getting Started Adding memory 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample r emoving the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cov e r and scre w . 5 T urn the computer ov er and restart it. Checking total memor y When you ad d or remo ve a memory m od u l e, you can check that the computer has recognized the change. T o do this: 1 Click Start , then c[...]

62 Getting Started Har d Drive Recovery Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Hard Drive Recover y Utilities Y our computer has been conf igured with a hard disk partition to allo w you to recover your hard disk dri ve or reinstall selected applications and softw are features or utilities. It is strongly recommended that yo u create recovery CDs / DVDs b[...]

63 Getting Started Har d Drive Recovery Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Creating Recover y CDs/DVDs Copying the Hard Dri ve Recov ery Utilities to CD or D VD giv es you th e ability to recove r your hard disk driv e and reclaim additional hard disk space used to store the Hard Dri ve Reco very Utilities on your computer . The system will prompt you[...]

64 Getting Started Har d Drive Recovery Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 Select the items you want to cop y by clicking the checkbox next to the item’ s Name – reco very f iles, applications (original b undled dri vers and applications), or both the reco very f iles and applications. 4 Click Bur n . 5 Insert the f irst CD or D VD into your com[...]

65 Getting Started Har d Drive Recovery Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample TOSHIB A HDD Re covery Utility scr een Recovering the original factor y image (recommended) Recovering a hard disk drive to its f actory default setting deletes all partitions on the hard disk drive and your information will be lost. Be sure to save your work first. 1 Pr[...]

66 Getting Started Har d Drive Recovery Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Recovering the C: partition of the HDD without changing the current partition size Recovering the C: d rive to its factor y default setting reformats your drive and your information o n the recovered drive will be lost. Be sure to save your work first. If you have created othe [...]

67 Getting Started Har d Drive Recovery Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 information will be lost d uring the recovery process. Be sure you hav e saved your w ork before proceeding. 2 Click Ye s to be gin the restoration and to specify the size of the C: dri ve. ❖ Press the Left/Right Arr o w keys to increase/dec rease the C: dri ve size b y 1 GB.[...]

68 Getting Started Har d Drive Recovery Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample TOSHIB A HDD Re covery Utility scr een Recovering the original factor y image (recommended) Recovering a hard disk drive to its f actory default setting deletes all partitions on the hard disk drive and your information will be lost. Be sure to save your work first. 1 Pr[...]

69 Getting Started Har d Drive Recovery Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Recovering the C: partition of the HDD only Recovering the C: drive to its factor y defa ult setting reformats your drive and your information o n the recovered drive will be lost. Be sure to save your work first. If you have created othe r partitions (for example, a D: drive) [...]

70 Getting Started Har d Drive Recovery Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o recov er your C: drive without the reco very partition: 1 Press 3 on the keyboard when the T OSHIB A HDD Recovery Utility screen displays. A co nfirmation message appears, reminding you that all partitions will be reformatted and all data will be lost during the recov ery p[...]

71 Getting Started Har d Drive Recovery Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample Delete Har d Disk Recovery Utility scr een 2 Click OK to continue. 3 When the follo wing wa r ni ng sc re e n di s p la y s , c lick OK to confirm. After the Delete Hard Disk R ecov ery Utility has completed, it assigns the appropriate dri ve letter (for e x ample, E: dr[...]

72 Getting Started Using the T ouchP ad™ 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 clicking Start , All Pr ograms , then Hard Disk Recovery Utilities . 2 Click Next . 3 Click the item(s) you w a nt to install. 4 Click Install . 5 Follo w the on-screen prompts to complete the installation process. Using the T ouchPad ™ The T ouchPad, the s mall, smooth square cutou[...]

73 Getting Started Using the T ouchP ad™ 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Scrolling with the T ouchPad ™ There are two acti ve regions on the T ouchPad that allo w you to scroll as you w ould with any wheel de vice on a mouse or trackball. T o scroll v ertically , run your f inger up or do wn along the right edge of the T ouchPad. T o scroll horizonta lly[...]

74 Getting Started Using the T ouchP ad™ 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample T ouchP AD ON/OFF scr een 5 Select Disable or Enable , whichev e r 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 key to disable or e[...]

75 Getting Started T urning off the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T urning off the computer It is a good idea to turn of f your computer when you are not using it for a while. If you are using the computer for the f irst time, leave the computer plugged into a po wer source (ev en though the computer is of f) to fully charge the main battery . W i[...]

76 Getting Started Using external display de vices 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Closing the display panel When you are f inished, shut the co mputer do wn and close the display panel to k eep dust and dirt ou t of the computer . If you close the computer while it is still on, these actions will occur: ❖ If you ha ve the LCD po wer-sav er feature set, th[...]

77 Getting Started Using external display de vices 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 4 Set the display mode b y pressing Fn + F5 , or b y configuri ng the Display Properties settings. Directing the display output when you turn on the computer Once you ha ve co nnected an e xternal display de vice, you can choose to use the internal disp lay only , the external[...]

78 Getting Started Using an e xternal ke yboar d 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Adjusting the quality of the external display T o obtain the best picture quality from your tele vision (or other video display d e vice), you may need to adjust the video settings. See the video de vice documentation for additional confi guration steps. TECHNICAL NOTE: T o use [...]

79 Getting Started Connecting a local printer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Connecting a local printer Y our printer docume ntation may require you to install the printer software before physica lly connecting the printer to your computer . If you do not in stall the software as instructed by the printer manufacturer , the printer may not function correctl[...]

80 Getting Started Connecting a local printer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o achiev e the connection, yo u need a suitable USB cable, which may com e with your printer . Y ou can purchase one from a computer or electronics store. T o connect a USB printer: 1 Plug the USB connector into one o f the USB ports on your comput er 2 Plug the printer’ s powe[...]

81 Getting Started Connecting an optional external disk ette 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 [...]

82 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 near th e front of the right side of the computer . 2 Using any necessary adapters, plug the cable from the external audio de vice into the headphon[...]

83 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Chapter 2 Learning t he Basics This chapter giv es some computing tips and provides important information about basic features. Computing tips ❖ Sa ve your w ork 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 restart[...]

84 Learning the Basics Computing tips 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 See “Saving your work” on page 93 for further information. HINT : Some p rograms have an auto matic save feature that can be activated. This feature saves your file to the hard disk at preset inter vals. See your software documentation fo r details. ❖ Back up your f iles to disks (or[...]

85 Learning the Basics Using the ke y boar d 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 “Po wering do wn the computer” on page 106 to learn more about Standby . The Windows ® XP opera ting system records inform ation, such as your desktop setup, during its shu tdown procedure. If you do not let the Windows ® XP operating system shut down normally , details such a[...]

86 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboar d 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard Although your computer’ s keyboard layout is comp atible with a standard full-size ke yboard, it has fe wer keys. A standard full-size ke yboard has two Enter , Ctrl , and Alt key s; editing ke ys; cursor positioning k eys; and a nu[...]

87 Learning the Basics Using the ke y boar d 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 F1 through F12 are called function ke ys be cause they e xecute programmed functions wh en pressed. Used in combinati on with the Fn key , function ke ys marked with icons execute specific functions on the computer . For example, Fn+F9 turns off t he T ouchPad. F or more information[...]

88 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboar d 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample numeric and cu rsor contr ol overlay 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 o n the ke yboard indicator pane[...]

89 Learning the Basics Starting a pr ogram 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o disable the numeric o verlay , hold down the Fn k ey an d press F11 again. The numeric mo de light on the keyboard indicator panel goes ou t. Using the overlay for cursor control The ke ys with the gray arro ws and symbols on their left front are the cursor control ov e rlay ke ys[...]

90 Learning the Basics Starting a pr ogram 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Use W indows ® Explorer or My Computer to locate the program file ❖ Use the Run dialog box The ne xt three sections explain ho w 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 oper[...]

91 Learning the Basics Starting a pr ogram 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 This example opens W ordPad using its f ile name, wor d pad.exe . 1 Click Start , then point to All Pr ograms . 2 Click Accessories . 3 Click Windo ws Explorer . 4 Click My Computer to expand th e windo w . 5 In the left part of the windo w , under the C: icon, double- click the folde[...]

92 Learning the Basics Starting a pr ogram 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample Run dialog box 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 FilesWindo[...]

93 Learning the Basics Saving your work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Saving your work Before you turn off the computer , save your w ork on the hard disk driv e or diskette/CD. This is one of the most important rules of computing. TECHNICAL NOTE: Save your da ta even when you are using the Standby command, in case the main batter y discharges before you r[...]

94 Learning the Basics Saving your work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample Save As dialog box 2 Choose the dri ve and folder where you wan t your f ile to be stored. 3 T ype a fil e name, then click Sa ve . HINT : T o make another copy of the file you are currently working with, choose Save As from the File menu and give the new file a different name. Th[...]

95 Learning the Basics Printing your work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using a file extension Most programs assign an e xtension to the fil e name that identifies the f ile as being cr eated in the program with a particular format. F o r e xample, Microsoft ® W ord saves f iles with a .doc extension. An y fi le name with an extension of “.doc” is ass[...]

96 Learning the Basics Using the D VD-R OM or multi-function drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The program displays a P rint dialog box. Sample Print dialog box 3 Specify the print parameters. For e xample, the range of pages and number of c opies to print. 4 Click Print . Using the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive Optical storage has become the preferred[...]

97 Learning the Basics Using the D VD-R OM or multi-function drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 TECHNICAL NOTE: Y our DVD-ROM or multi-function drive is set to play region 1 (North Am eric a) DVD-ROMs. If you play a DVD disc from another region, the drive will automatically change to play in the format of the other region. The drive will allow you to chan[...]

98 Learning the Basics Using the D VD-R OM or multi-function drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Manual eject hole —Use if you need to release the disc tray when the po wer is off. Use a straig htened paper clip or other narrow object to press the manual eject b utton locate d inside the hole. Never use a pencil to press the eject button. Pencil lead can[...]

99 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 100 . 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 [...]

100 Learning the Basics Using the D VD-R OM or 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[...]

101 Learning the Basics Using PC Car ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Do not expose discs to direct sunlight or extreme heat or cold. ❖ T o clean a disc that is dirty , wipe it with a clean, dry cloth. The most ef ficient method to clean it is to start from the center of the disc and wipe tow ard the outward edge (not in a circle). If n ecessary , mo[...]

102 Learning the Basics Using your computer at the of fice 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Do not remov e a SCSI card while any of the SCSI de vices connected to it are operating. Before removing a PC Card, stop it b y clicking the Safely Remov e Hardwar e icon on the System tray . After the PC Card is stopped, it is sa fe to remov e . Using your compute[...]

103 Learning the Basics Caring for your computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 Insert the cable’ s locking end into the security lock slot on the left side of the co mputer , then giv e the ke y a quarter turn and remov e it. The computer is no w securely locked. Sample locking the computer Caring for your computer This section gi ves tips on cleaning [...]

104 Learning the Basics Backing up your work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Moving the computer Before moving your computer , ev en across the room, make sure all disk activ ity has ended (the dri ve indicator light stops glo wing) and all ex ternal peripheral cables are disconnected. Do not pick up the computer by its display panel or by the back (where th[...]

105 Learning the Basics Pr eparing fo r communications 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 HINT : Backing up all the files on your hard disk takes a considerable amount of time and many diskettes. Y ou may prefer to use a high-capacity backup system, suc h as an external tape drive. Restoring your work T o restore information from your b ackup media to your hard[...]

106 Learning the Basics P owering down the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Powering down the computer Pushing the power button before shuttin g down the Windows operating system could cause yo u to lose your work. Make sure the system indicator panel’ s disk light and the driv e-in use light are off. If you turn off the power while a disk is being[...]

107 Learning the Basics P owering down the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2 Click Tu r n O f f . The computer shuts do wn completely . For th e Win dows XP Professional operating system, follow these steps to shut down the computer: 1 Click the Start button, then Shut d own . The Shut Do wn W indows dialog box appears. 2 Select Shut down from the d[...]

108 Learning the Basics P owering down the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 5 Click A pply . 6 Click OK . Sample system power mode settings For more information about the Power Saver utility , see “TOSHIBA Power Saver” on page 166 . Starting again after Shut down T o start the computer up ag ain, press the power b utton until the on/of f light ch[...]

109 Learning the Basics P owering down the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using Hibernation Hibernation mo de shuts the co mp uter down completely , but it first sa ves the current mode of the comp uter to the hard disk. Since Hibernation mode do es no t require po wer to maintain the sa ved information, the sy stem settings are retained indefinite[...]

110 Learning the Basics P owering down the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 will go into Hibernation mode when you press the po wer bu tton. ❖ When I close the lid Set this option to Hiber nate so that the computer will go into Hibernation mode when you close the display panel. 5 Click A pply . 6 Click OK . The computer is no w set to automatically[...]

111 Learning the Basics P owering down the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using Standby The Standb y command puts the computer into a po wer- sav ing mode. Standb y holds the current mode of the computer in memory so that, when you restart the computer , you can contin ue working from where you left off. Factors to consider when choosing Standb y: [...]

112 Learning the Basics P owering down the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 If you hold down the Shift key , Stand By become s 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 open pro grams and files, turns off the display , [...]

113 Learning the Basics T oshiba’ s online resour ces 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 6 Click OK . For more information about the Power Saver utility , see “TOSHIBA Power Saver” on page 166 . Starting again from Standby mode T o start up the computer from Standby mode, press the po wer button until t he on/of f light changes to green. The computer retu[...]

114 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 low-po wer standby mode when it is not being used, thereb y conserving ener gy and sa ving money in the process. It has a number of other features that enhance its ener gy ef f icienc y [...]

115 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Running the computer on batter y power The computer contains a remov able Lithium-Ion (Li-ion) battery pack th at provides po w er when you are away from an A C outlet. This is the main ba ttery . Y ou can recharge it man y times. Battery Notice Battery life may vary ,[...]

116 Mobile Computing Char ging the batteries 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Over a period of time, and depending on the usag e of the computer , the b rightness of the LCD Screen will deteriorate. This is an intrinsic charact eristic of LC D technology . Screen will dim when the computer is operated on battery power and you may not be able to increase the b[...]

117 Mobile Computing Char ging th e batteries 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Charging the main batter y T o char ge the battery , plug th e computer into a li ve wall outlet. It takes se veral hours to charge the battery with the computer of f. It takes much long er to char ge the battery while the compute r is on. TECHNICAL NOTE: The battery does not charg[...]

118 Mobile Computing Char ging the batteries 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The R TC battery may have become completely dischar ged while your computer w as shippe d, resulting in the follo wing error message during startup: BAD RTC BA TTERY BAD CHECKSUM (CMOS) CHECK SYSTEM The above error me ssage may var y by compute r model. The RTC battery does no t cha[...]

119 Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Monitoring batter y power The computer’ s main battery lig ht giv es you an indication o f the main battery’ s current charge: ❖ Green indicates the A C adapter ha s fully charged the battery . ❖ Amber indicates the A C adapte r is charging the battery . ❖ Of f indicates [...]

120 Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample T oshiba P ower Saver Pr operties Dialog Box The remaining battery char ge is indicated on the top -left side of the dialog box. W ith repeated discharges and recharges, the battery’ s capacity gradually decreases. A frequently used older battery will not po wer the comput[...]

121 Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The W indows ® operating system has additional power management options that can be accessed through an icon in the Control P anel. F or more information, see “TOSHIB A Po wer Sav er” on page 166 . What to do when t he batter y alarm sounds Y our T ecra ® A2 Series computer c[...]

122 Mobile Computing Changing batteries 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Changing batteries When handling batter y packs, do no t drop or knock them. Also, be carefu l not to damage the casing or short-circuit the terminals. T o change the battery: 1 Sav e your work. 2 Shut do wn and turn of f the computer . 3 Remov e all cables connected to the computer . 4 [...]

123 Mobile Computing Changing batt eries 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 6 Press the battery release latch to release the battery . Sample battery r elease latch 7 Pull the discharg ed battery out from the back of the computer . Sample r emoving the disc harg ed battery If the batter y is leaking or its case is cracked, pu t on protective gloves to handle it[...]

124 Mobile Computing T aking car e of your battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 9 Insert the charged battery in to the slot until the latch clicks. The battery pack has been desi gned so that you cannot install it with rev erse polarity . If the batter y does not slide into the slot easily , move the battery release lock to the unlocke d position and tr y[...]

125 Mobile Computing T aking care of your battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Do not incinerate a spent battery , as this could ca use it to explode and release toxic materials. ❖ If a battery is leaking or dama ged, replace it immediately . Use protecti ve glo ves wh en handling a damaged battery . ❖ T o replace the main battery , us e an identi[...]

126 Mobile Computing T aking car e of your battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 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 batt[...]

127 Mobile Computing Disposing of used batteries 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Disposing of used batteries The life of a battery pack shou ld last for years. When the battery pack nee ds replacing, the main ba ttery light flashes amber shortly after you ha ve fully rechar ged the battery . Y ou must discard a battery if it becomes damaged. The computer’ [...]

128 Mobile Computing Conserving power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Conser ving power Ho w long a fully char ged battery pack lasts when you are using the computer depend s on a number of f actors, such as: ❖ Ho w the computer is configured. ❖ Ho w much you use the hard disk, DVD-R OM or multi- function dri ve, diskette dri ves, or other optional de vi[...]

129 Mobile Computing Conserving power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Power profiles in Windows XP In W indows ® XP , you can choose from predefined po we r prof ile or select your o wn combination of power management options. T o do this: 1 Open the Start menu, click Control Panel , then Perf ormance and Maintenance . 2 Click on the To s h i b a Po wer Sa [...]

130 Mobile Computing Additional options for power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 For more inf ormation on setti ng the battery po wer profile, see “TOSHIB A Po wer Saver” on page 166 . Additional options for power Depending on the amount o f time you spend a way from external po wer sources, the c ap acity of one battery pack may be suf ficient for your[...]

131 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Chapter 4 Expansion Options Y our computer is designed to work in the of fice as well as on the road. This chapter e xplains how to set up the v arious optional de vices so that your notebook can provide all the con venience of a traditional desktop computer . Devices for office computing By connecting optional devices suc[...]

132 Expansion Options Using an e xternal ke yboar d 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The de vices manufactured b y T oshiba can be purchased through T oshiba’ s W eb site: accessories.to shiba.com , or through the accessories inform ation packaged with your computer . Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use a full-size ke yboard, you can attach on e[...]

133 Expansio n Options Using a printer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Setting up your printer Setting up a printer in v olves selecting a printer dri ver . This special program acts as a transl ator that turns your document into a form the prin ter can understand. If you are using any non-Windo ws ® programs, set up a printer driv er for eac h of those pro[...]

134 Expansion Options Using a printer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The Add Printer W izard appears. Sample Add Printer W izar d dialog bo x 3 Click Next . The Add Printer W izard asks you to select your printer . TECHNICAL NOTE: If your printer is Plug and Play , the Windows ® XP operating system recognizes it automatically . Y ou can ignore the remainde[...]

135 Expansio n Options Using a printer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 6 Select the port settings accordi ng to the instructions in your printer’ s documentation and the port to which y our printer is connected, then click Next . The wizard prompts you to select your printer . 7 From the list of manufacturers and printers, select your printer , then click [...]

136 Expansion Options Using the W i-F i ® W ireless LAN Mini PCI module 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Depending on your program, you may see v arious messages indicating the status of your print job. TECHNICAL NOTE: Some p rinters require a s pecific installation process. In this case, the Windows ® XP operating system Add Printer Wizard will display an [...]

137 Expansio n Options Using an e xpansion device 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 For more information, see the accessories information package that comes with the device or visit accessories.toshiba.com .[...]

138 Chapter 5 Enhancing Productivity In this chapter , you will explor e some of the special features of your T ecra ® A2 Series no tebook 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 documents, set up [...]

139 Enhancing Productivity Exploring 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 features: icons, Start b u tton, taskbar , system tray , and background pattern. Sample W indows ® XP oper ating system desktop Icons An icon represen ts a folder , file, or program that [...]

140 Enhancing Productivity Explorin g 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 information on the Recycle Bin, see Windows online H[...]

141 Enhancing Productivity Exploring the desktop 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 quickly switch between the programs or win do w s. T[...]

142 Enhancing Productivity Setting up for communications 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Setting up for communications T o connec t to the Internet , use an on line service, o r communicate across the tele phone lines with another computer , you need: ❖ A modem (one comes with your T ecra ® A2 Series computer) ❖ A telephone line ❖ A bro wser or commun[...]

143 Enhancing Productivity Setting up for communications 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Y our modem should be listed ne xt to one of the computer’ s COM ports. 6 Make a note of the COM port number . 7 T o verify that the modem is set up properly , select the modem you wish to chec k, and then click Properties to bring up the d ialog box with informati on [...]

144 Enhancing Productivity Setting up for communications 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 connecting to the networ k, consult your network administrator . ❖ While you are at home or tra veling, you need a dial-up connection. Ask your network administrato r for the telephone number of the network. Setting up the connection T o set up an off ice co nnection, [...]

145 Enhancing Productivity Setting up for communications 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 4 Click Actions . 5 Select the Propert ies icon. 6 Select the Do not use this device (disable) option from the De vice usage drop-down. 7 Click OK . Y our LAN port is now di sabled. T o enable the E thernet LAN po rt, repeat steps one through four . Select the Use this d[...]

146 Enhancing Productivity 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 ❖ Connecting to the Intern[...]

147 Enhancing Productivity 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 Internet connection. Y[...]

148 Enhancing Productivity 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 browser 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. The W e b address, [...]

149 Enhancing Productivity Explorin g audio feat ures 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 and downloading f iles from the Internet T ransferring files from one comp uter to another is termed upload[...]

150 Enhancing Productivity Explor ing audio fe atur es 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 When using Windows Me dia 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 scr een The CD Player control pa[...]

151 Enhancing Productivity Explorin g audio feat ures 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 dri ve and the Auto-Run feature does not automatically start your disk, try launching the CD manu ally . T o do this, follow these steps: 1 Open the Start menu and select My Computer . 2 Click t[...]

152 Enhancing Productivity Explor ing audio fe atur es 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Recording sounds Y ou may record sounds as .wav f iles by connecting an external microphone or other s ound source to the mic rophone jack. DEFINITION: A .wav (pronounced “wave”) file is a Windows ® format for storing sound. TECHNICAL NOTE: If you record MP3 files, yo[...]

153 Enhancing Productivity Explorin g audio feat ures 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The Sound Recorder windo w displays the ne w sound f ile 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. Adjusting recording quality The better the [...]

154 Enhancing Productivity Inserting and remo ving har d drives 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 TECHNICAL NOTE: Use amplified speakers that require an external power source. Othe r types of speakers will be inadequate to produce sound fro m the computer . T o play back sound f iles th rough external speakers or headphones: 1 Locate the headphone jack on the [...]

155 Enhancing Productivity Inserting and r emoving har d drives 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample r em oving the har d drive cover scr ew 6 Lift the edge of the hard dri ve cov er and lift it up to expose the hard driv e. 7 Grasp the edge of the hard drive and pull it to ward the edge of the computer , then lift it straight up to remo ve it. Sample r e [...]

156 Enhancing Productivity Inserting and remo ving PC Car ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample inserting the new har d disk drive 9 Replace the hard driv e cover and tighten the scre w remov ed as previously mentioned in step 5 . Inserting and removing PC Cards Y our T ecra ® A2 Series computer co mes with one PC Card slot and supports tw o types of PC[...]

157 Enhancing Productivity Inserting and remo ving PC Car ds 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 th e left side of [...]

158 Enhancing Productivity Connecting your modem to a telephone line 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample r em oving a PC Car d Setting up a PC Card for your computer Some PC Cards are ready to us e as soon as y ou install t hem. Others, such as hard disk cards, network cards, and SCSI adapters, may need to be set up to wo rk with your computer . T o set u[...]

159 Enhancing Productivity Connecting your modem to a telephone line 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Connecting to a phone line Before you can commu nicate using the modem, yo u need to connect it to a telephone line. Y our computer’ s b u ilt-in modem port provides an R J-11 jack, allowing you to connect the modem to a standard voice-grade tel ephone line[...]

160 Chapter 6 T oshiba Utilities Y our computer includes several ut ilities designed to help you to reconfigure your system to best meet your individual needs. T ogether , these allow yo u to determine certain system details, set additional options, or change default options. This chapter describes the utilities supplied b y T oshiba: ❖ Fn-esse ?[...]

161 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 mentation that[...]

162 T oshiba Utilities Fn-esse ® 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The keys are color -coded as follows: ❖ 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 ope[...]

163 T oshiba Utilities Fn-esse ® 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The program or document is no w associated with the key 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, start Fn-esse [...]

164 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 pro grams and docume nts in the folder . These are th[...]

165 T oshiba Utilities TOS H IBA C o ns o le 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ T o change the ke y assignment, click Dir ect... or P opup... and continue as if you were creatin g a ne w assignment. ❖ T o remove the k ey assignme nt, click Clear . TOSHIBA Console The TOSHIB A Console provides quick acces s to computer functions and allo ws you to customiz[...]

166 T oshiba Utilities TOSHIB A Console 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Customizing Y our Computer The features av ailable in this category are: ❖ Po wer Management ❖ Mouse ❖ Hotke y assignment (for detailed information, see “Fn-esse ® ” on page 161 ) ❖ T oshiba Hardware Settings ❖ T oshiba Button Control ❖ ConfigFree ❖ CD/D VD Driv e Acou[...]

167 T oshiba Utilities TOS H IBA C o ns o le 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The TOSHIB A Po wer Sav er Properties window appears. Sample TOSHIB A P ower Saver Pr operties wind ow The Po wer Properties windo w shows th e po wer profiles, which are optimized for sev eral different working en vironments. Y ou can either use one of the preset modes or create an[...]

168 T oshiba Utilities TOSHIB A Console 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Normal ❖ D VD Playback ❖ Presentation ❖ Long Life Although you can change the p roperties for an y of these prof iles, this is not recommended. If y ou need a customized profile, create a ne w profile wi th the properties you require. The D VD Playback profile applies only when[...]

169 T oshiba Utilities TOS H IBA C o ns o le 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Hotkey utility The Hotke y utility allows yo u to recei ve a conf irmation message when you use the Hotkey combination for Standb y [ Fn+F3 ] and Hibernation [ Fn+F4 ]. T o acti v ate: 1 Click Start , All Programs , T oshiba, Utilities , then click the Hotkey utility . The Hotke y w[...]

170 T oshiba Utilities TOSHIB A Console 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2 Click TOSHIB A Mobile Extension . The TOSHIB A Mobile Extension Service Configuration dialog box appears. 3 Under the Mobile Extension Service tab, you can select behaviors to enable or disable, like W arm Undock Service and Notification Messages, b y checking or unchecking the appropr[...]

171 T oshiba Utilities TOS H IBA C o ns o le 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample Display Chan ge Service tab options TOSHIBA HW Setup TOSHIB A HW Setup is th e T oshiba conf iguration management tool a vailable throu gh W indows. T o access it, open the Start menu, click Control Panel , then Printers and Other Hard ware . Then click the T o shiba HWSetup [...]

172 T oshiba Utilities TOSHIB A Console 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample TOSHIB A HW Setup window The tabs represent v arious dialog boxes. Th ey are: ❖ General—Allows you to vie w current BIOS, hard disk driv e and memory settings ❖ Passw o rd—Allo ws you to set or reset a user password for the po wer-on process and for instant security . ❖ [...]

173 T oshiba Utilities Enabling Hibe rnation 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ A C Power—If your computer is connected to the AC adapter , the CPU frequency mode is set to high for faster processing. ❖ Battery Power—If your computer is running on battery po wer , the CPU frequency mode is set to low for slo wer processing. Switching the CPU to low al[...]

174 T oshiba Utilities Setting user passwor ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 TECHNICAL NOTE: T oshiba recomm ends that you always have the Hibernation option enabled. Hibernation is the function that causes your system to save anything you have in short- term memory to the hard disk drive should your batter y fail. If Hibernation is not enabled and yo ur b[...]

175 T oshiba Utilities Setting user passwor ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ The supervisor passw ord must be set before th e user password, or the user password mu st be deleted and then re-entered after the supervisor password is set. TECHNICAL NOTE: When you delete the supervisor password, the user password is also deleted. Using an instant password[...]

176 T oshiba Utilities Using a supervisor pa sswor d 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 8 Click Set . 9 Click OK . Disabling a user password T o cancel the power -on password function: 1 Click Start , then click All Programs . 2 Point to TOSHIB A Console , then click the resulting TOSHIB A Console selection. The TOSHIB A Console window appears. 3 On the left si[...]

177 T oshiba Utilities Using a supervisor passwor d 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample TO SHIB A Console Security window 4 Select the Supervisor P assword icon. 5 Click Set . 6 T ype your password in the Input box. 7 Retype your password in the Input again bo x. 8 Click Set . 9 Click OK . Deleting a super visor password T o cancel the power -on password [...]

178 T oshiba Utilities Using the TOSHIB A Zooming Utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 On the left side, select Security . 4 Select the Supervisor Passw ord icon. 5 Select V erify by Password . 6 Select the Supervisor Passw ord tab . 7 T ype the correct password. 8 Click Ve r i f y . 9 Click Delete . 10 Select V erify by Password . 11 T ype the correct [...]

179 T oshiba Utilities Using the TOSHIB A T ouch and Launch utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The TOSHIB A Zooming Utility screen appears. S a m p l e TO S H I B A Zooming Utility scr een Using the TOSHIBA T o uch and Launch utility TOSHIB A T ouch and Launch is a program that adds features to the T ouchPad. F o r example, b y sele cting an icon you ca[...]

180 T oshiba Utilities Using the TOSHIB A T ouch and Launch utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o acti vate T OSHIBA T ouch and Launch, touch and hold your finger on a corner of the T o uchPad. The T OSHIB A T ouch and Launch windo w appears. Sample TOSHIB A T ouch and Launch window A blue circle within the T O SHIB A T ouch and Launch window represent[...]

181 T oshiba Utilities Using the TOSHIB A T ouch and Launch utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The TOSHIB A T ouch and Launch window has the follo win g 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 OSHIBA T ouch and Launch window . The title and functions can c[...]

182 T oshiba Utilities Using the TOSHIB A T ouch and Launch utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Settings The Settings function allo ws yo u to def ine 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[...]

183 T oshiba Utilities TOSHI B A Application Installer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The T ouchPad settings b utton allows you t o defin e ho w sensiti ve the T ouchPad will be to your f inger on the T ouchPad before it activ a tes the TOSHIB A T ou ch and Launch window . The W indow settings b utton allo ws you to control the size and transparency of the [...]

184 T oshiba Utilities TOSHIB A Application Installer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample TOSHIB A Application Installer scr een 3 Click the item(s) you w a nt to install. T o select multiple items, hold down the Ctrl key as you make yo ur selections. Sample TOSHIB A Application Installer selection scr een 4 Click Install . 5 Follo w the on-screen prompts[...]

185 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Chapter 7 If Somet hing G oes Wron g Some problems you may encounter wh en using your notebook computer are relati vely easy to identify and solv e. Others may require he lp from your dealer 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 problems[...]

186 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng Pr oblems th at ar e easy to fi x 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2 Click the Applications tab . If a program has stopped res ponding, the words “not responding” appear besi de its name in the list. 3 Select the program you want to cl ose, then click End Ta s k . Closing the failed program shou ld allow you to continue worki[...]

187 If Something Goes Wrong Pr oblems when you turn on the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 6 Sa ve the f ile and refer to it when you contact the software manufacturer . Problems when you tu rn on the computer These problems may occur when you turn on the po wer . The computer will not start. Make sure you attached the A C adapter and power cord/cab[...]

188 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng The W indows ® operating system is not working 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The computer displays the WA RNING RESUME F AILURE message. The computer was placed in Stand By mode and the battery has discharged. Data stored in the comp uter’ s memory has been lost. T o char ge the battery , leav e the computer plugged into a [...]

189 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. This[...]

190 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng The W indows ® operating system is not working 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 TECHNICAL NOTE: If your computer is connected to a network, the Startup menu may display different versions of Safe mode. Internet problems My Internet connection is v ery slow . Many factors contrib ute to th e speed with which you can surf the Inte[...]

191 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The Help and Suppo rt windo w appears. 2 Then do one or both of the following: ❖ In the search field, type the topic of the problem with which you need help and follo w the on-screen instructions. ❖ Click a problem you about which w ould like help from the listings[...]

192 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The recommended procedure fo r getting multiple de vices to work together is to add and set up one de vice at a time. After you add each device, test it to mak e sure it and all previously connected devices work. The device most recently connec ted to the system is t[...]

193 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Disable another system component and use its resources for the ne w device, see “Fixing a problem with De vice Manager” below . ❖ Reconfigure the de vice so that its requirements do not conflict. Refer to the de vice’ s documentation for instructions about [...]

194 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Checking device properties Device Manager provides a way to vie w the prop erties of a de vice. Properties include the name of the manufacturer , the type of de vice, the dri vers installed, and the system resources assigned to the de vice. T o check a device’ s pr[...]

195 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Memory problems Incorrectly connected o r faulty memory modules may cause errors that seem to be de vi ce-related. It is worthwhile checking for these first: 1 Click Start , then click T urn off computer . 2 Click Tu r n O f f . The operating system shut s do wn and tu[...]

196 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Here are some typical problems and ho w to solve them: The A C power light does not come on when you plug in the A C adapter and power cord/cable. Make sure the A C adapter and power cord/cable are f i rmly plugged into bo th the wall out let and the comput er . If t[...]

197 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Check the po wer options using the Power Managemen t utility . Have you added a de vice, such as a PC Card or memory module, that takes its po wer from the battery? Is your software usin g the hard disk more? Is the display po wer set to turn of f automatically? W a s [...]

198 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Y ou may have acti v ated the instant password feature b y pressing Fn and F1 simultaneously . If you ha ve reg istered a password, press the Enter ke y , type the password, and press Enter . If no password is re giste red, press Enter . The screen reacti v ates and [...]

199 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2 Click Properties , and then the Settings tab . 3 Change the Colors option and click OK . For more information, see W indows ® Help. A message tells y ou that ther e is a pr oblem with y our display settings and that the ad apter type is incorrect or the current sett[...]

200 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Over a period of time, and depending o n the usage of the computer , the b rightness of the LCD Screen will deteriorate. This is an intrin sic characteristic of LCD technology . Screen will dim when the computer is operated on battery power and you ma y not be able t[...]

201 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 5 Y ou can choose one or both options: ❖ Automatically f ix file system errors ❖ Scan for and attempt recov e ry of bad sectors 6 Click Start . Error- checking runs the test. Y our hard disk seems very slow . If you hav e been using your computer fo r some time, yo[...]

202 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The computer displays the Non-system disk or disk err or message. If you are starting the computer from a disk ette, the diskette in the dri ve does not ha ve the f iles necessary to start the computer . Replace it with a bootable diskette. The driv e cannot rea d a [...]

203 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 manual eject butt on. This b utton is in the small hole ne xt to the disc eject b utton on the right side of th e computer . Some discs run correctly , but others do not. If the problem is with an app lication CD-R OM, refer to the software’ s documentation an d chec[...]

204 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Card Information Structure When you insert a PC Card into a slot, the computer atte mpts to determine the type of card and the resources it requires b y reading its Card Information St ructure (CIS). Sometimes the CIS contains enough information for you to use the ca[...]

205 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Resolving PC Card problems Here are some common prob lems and their solutions: The slots appear 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 es [...]

206 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2 Click Saf ely rem ove xxxx , where xxxx is the identifier for your PC Card. The operating system display s a message that y ou may safely remov e the card. 3 Remov e the card from the slot. The system does not recognize y our PC Card. Refer to the PC Card documenta[...]

207 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Y ou may hav e connected the prin ter while the computer is on. Disable Stand By mode, turn of f the computer , and turn off the printer . T urn the printer back on, make sure it is on line, then turn the co mputer back on. T ry prin ting another file. For e x ample, y[...]

208 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng Develop good computing habits 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The modem is on, set up pr operly and still will not transmit or recei ve data. Make sure the lin e has a dial tone. Co nnect a telephone handset to the line to check this. The other system may be b usy or of f line. T ry making a test transmission to someone else. De[...]

209 If Something Goes Wrong If you need further assistance 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Read the user’ s guides. It is very dif ficult to pro vide a fail-safe set of steps you can follo w e very time you e xperience a problem with the computer . Y our ability to solve problems will improv e as you learn about ho w the computer and its software work toge[...]

210 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng If you need further assistance 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Detailed syste m specif ications are av ailable at www .ts.toshiba.com by selecting your particu lar product and model number , clicking GO , and then clicking the Detailed Specs link from the menu on the left, or just refer to the computer documentatio n shipped wit[...]

211 If Something Goes Wrong Other T oshiba Internet W eb sites 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Other T oshiba Internet Web sites T oshiba’ s worldwide offices toshiba. com W orldwide T oshiba corpo- rate site computers.toshiba.com Marketing and pr oduct information in the USA www .toshiba.ca Canada www .toshiba-Europe.com Europe www .toshiba.co.jp/index.ht[...]

212 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng 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 . Latin America and Caribbean T oshiba America Information Systems 9740 Irvine Blvd. Irvine, California 92618 USA 800-457-7777 (wit hin the US) 949-859-4273[...]

213 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Appendix A Hot Keys Hot keys are keys that , whe n pr essed in combination with the Fn ke y , turn system functions on and of f. Hot keys ha ve a legend on or abo ve the key indicating the option or feature the ke y controls. V olume Mute Fn + This hot key enables/disables v olume mute on your computer . When volume mute i[...]

214 Hot Keys Instant passwor d security 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Instant password security When the display re-a ppears, select your user name and enter the correct password if you ha ve created o ne. Power usage profile Fn + This hot key blanks the display . Fn + This hot key displays the po wer usage pop-up windo w and cycles through the prof iles. [...]

215 Hot Keys Stand By mode 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Stand By mode Fn + This hot key puts the computer into Stand By mode. A message box is displayed by defa ult to confirm that the computer is going into Stand By mode. This message box can be set so it does not display . Sample Stand By conf irmation box For more information about Stand By mode, pleas[...]

216 Hot Keys Hibernation mode 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Hibernation mode Fn + This hot key puts the computer into Hibernation mode. If Hibernation mode is enabled (the default), a message box is displayed by default to conf irm the computer is going into Hibernation mode. The message box can be set so it does not display . Sample Hibernation confirmati[...]

217 Hot Keys Display modes 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Display modes Fn + This hot key c ycles through the po wer-on display options. The display modes are: ❖ Built-in display panel only ❖ Built-in display panel and external monitor simultaneously ❖ External monitor only Sample display optio ns window In order to use a simultaneous mode, you must s[...]

218 Hot Keys Display brightness 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Display brightness Disabling or enabling the T ouchPad Keyboard hot keys Fn + This hot key decreases the screen brightness. Fn + This hot key increases the screen brightness. Fn + This hot key enables/disables the T ouchPad. T o use the T ouchPad, see “Disabling or enabling the T ouchPad” on[...]

219 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 a rious parts of the wo rld. USA and Canada UL appr oved CSA appr oved United Kingdom BS appr oved Australia AS appr oved [...]

220 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 connectio ns. ConfigFree also lets you identify communication problems and create profiles for easy sw itching between locations and communication networks. The Co[...]

221 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Getting Started 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Getting Started This section contains informa tion about the ConfigFree main screen, and how to start and setup Conf igFree. For more detailed informat io n on setting up and using ConfigFree, see the Help File included in the application. Starting ConfigFree [...]

222 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer ConfigF r ee Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample ConfigF r ee Launcher ConfigFree Utilities Connectivity Doctor The Connecti vity Doctor lets you analyze y our network connections and f ix network-connection p roblems. Using Connecti vity Doctor , you can vie w detailed network information by s[...]

223 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Confi gF ree Uti lities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample Connectivity Doctor scr een Movin g the mouse pointer o ver a wired or wireless network de vice icon displays information about the de vice, such as its IP address, subnet mask, an d MA C address. A wireless network de vice also shows informatio[...]

224 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer ConfigF r ee Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 If a problem, or potential prob lem, is detected, a triangle containing an e xclamation poi nt appears in the Co nnecti vity Doctor screen and an orange frame describes the relev ant location. Y ou can then view a possible cause and solution for the pro[...]

225 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Confi gF ree Uti lities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Search for Wireless Devices The Search for W ireless Devices utility searches for wireless LAN de vices and Bluetoo th de vices currently used in the neighborhood, and displays in formation about them on a virtual map. T o search for wireless devices: [...]

226 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 The following screen sho ws an example of Blueto oth de vices that are detected. As with the W i-Fi screen, moving the mouse pointer ove r a de vice icon displays information about the de vice. Sample viewing Bluetooth de [...]

227 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Confi gF ree Uti lities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2 Click your o wn computer at the center of the map. 3 Configured de vices are automatically connected. Devices not yet configured launch the Add New Connection W izard, where you ca n conf igure and connect to the device. Profile Settings The Prof ile[...]

228 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer ConfigF r ee Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Personal fi re wall settings for Internet connections. ❖ Dial-up connection settings for the default connection. ❖ File and printer sharing settings. ❖ Printer settings for the default printer . T o create a profile: 1 Click the icon in the sy[...]

229 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Confi gF ree Uti lities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample 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 . Profile s can[...]

230 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer ConfigF r ee Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o connect to a T o shiba W ireless Projector: 1 Click the icon in the system tray . 2 Mov e the mouse pointer to T oshiba Wir eless Projector (DPJ) , then click Connect . Launching Quick Connect pre vents you from using the network to connect to a T o[...]

231 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Confi gF ree Uti lities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample Pr ojector icon when connected with Quic k Connect If the wireless mode for the wi r eless setting is set for 5 GHz (802.11a), Quick Co nnect chan ges this mode to 2.4 GHz (802.11b) and then conn ects to the projector . The wireless LAN conf igu[...]

232 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Using the Au tomatic Switc h 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 computer to automatically switch from th e netw [...]

233 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Semi-Automatic Switc h F eatur e 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Semi-Automatic Switch Feature The Semi-Automatic feature al erts you when the computer connects to a Service Set Identifier (SSID) stored in a profile, When the computer connects to the designated SSID, a notificat ion windo w appears. Y o u c[...]

234 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 [...]

235 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 DC direct current DMA direct memory access DIMM dual inl ine memory mo dule DOS disk operating system DPI dots per inch DSTN dual supertwist nem atic DV D digital versatile (or vid eo) disc DV D - RO M digital versatile (or video) disc read-only m emory ECP enhanced capabilities po rt EPR O M erasable programmable[...]

236 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[...]

237 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 g ram . 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 in[...]

238 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 ga byte . 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 acces sing it from the compute[...]

239 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 controller — A de vice that controls the tran sfer of data fr 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 een [...]

240 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 digital form, and used in th e 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[...]

241 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 D VD-ROM (digital versatile [or video] disc r ead-only 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 program. [...]

242 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 fo rm a t — (verb) T o prepare a blank di sk for use with the computer’ s operating system. Formatting creates a structure on the disk 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 m[...]

243 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 hot swapping — The ability to add or remov e devices from a computer while the computer is running and ha ve the operating system automatically recognize the change. I icon — A small image displayed on the sc reen that represents a function, file, or program. interlaced — A method of refreshing a computer sc[...]

244 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 local area network — See LAN. logical drive — A section of a disk t hat is recognized b y the operating system as a separate disk dri ve. A system’ s logical dri ves may dif fer from its physical dri ves. For example, a single hard disk dri ve may be partitioned in to two or more logical drives. M megabyte ([...]

245 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 non-interlaced — A method of refr eshing a computer scre en, in which each pixel of e very line is refr eshed as the electron beam scans across and do wn the screen. Compare interlaced. non-system disk — A disk for storin g programs and data that cannot be used to start the computer . Compare system disk . O o[...]

246 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 pointing de vice — Any de vice, such as the T ouchPad or a mouse, that enables you to mov e the cursor on the screen. port — A socket on the computer where you plug in a cable for connection to a network or a peripheral de vice. processor — See central pr ocessing unit (CPU) . program — A set of instructio[...]

247 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 R OM (read-only memory) — Non-v olatile memory that can be read but not written to. By non-volatile, we mean that information in R OM remains whether or not the computer is receiving po wer . This type of memory is used to store your computer’ s BIOS, which is essential instructio ns the computer reads w hen y[...]

248 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 U universal serial bu s (USB) — A serial bus that supports a data transfer rate of up to 480 Mbps (480 million bits per second). USB can connect up to 127 peripheral devi ces through a single all-purpose USB port. USB allo ws hot swapping of peripherals. See also bu s, hot swapping, serial . upload — T o send [...]

249 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Index Numerics 101-key keyboard 86 A AC adapter 49 AC power cord/cable connectors 219 accessories carrying cases 104 memory 55 Add Printer Wizard 133 adding memory 55 adjusting record ing quality 15 3 Alt keys 86 arm/wrist strain 45 assign keys Fn-esse 163 audio .wav files 152 audio features 149 Auto-Run 151 B backing up f[...]

250 C CD creating 151 playing an audio 149 playing using Aut o-Run 151 CDs problem solving 203 channels DMA 192 IRQ 192 character keys 85 charging main battery 117 charging the battery 52 checking device properties 194 click 73 communications network connection 143 setting up 105 system resources 192 compact disc positioning 99 compact discs handli[...]

251 display device external 76 display modes hot key 217 display output settings 77 display panel closing 76 display, external adjusting 78 disposal information 27 disposing of used batteries 127 DMA (Direct Memory Access) 192 double-click 73 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive cannot access disc 202 DVD-ROM/multi -function drive drive tray will not op[...]

252 Hibernatio n mode 109 configuring 109 starting again from 110 Hibernation mode hot key 21 6 hot key display modes 217 Hibernatio n mode 216 keyboard 218 keyboard overla ys 218 power usage mode 214 Stand By mode 215 volume mute 213 hot key power u sage mode 129 hot key util ity 168 , 169 hot keys 213 hot swapping PC Cards 101 I icon 139 definiti[...]

253 L LCD power-saver 76 lighting 44 M memory adding 55 expansion slots 56 problem solving 195 removing expansion slot cover 57 memory module inserting 58 installation 56 removing 61 microphone 152 external, connecting 82 Microsoft Support Onli ne Web site 191 modem connecting to a telephone li ne 158 determining COM port 142 problem solving 207 , [...]

254 power alarms 121 computer will not start 187 options 130 problem solving 195 taking care of your battery 124 turning on 54 universal power supply 219 power button 55 , 63 power mode creating new 168 customizing 168 power source 49 power usage mode hot key 129 power usage mode hot key 214 power usage modes 128 powering down using Standby 111 pre[...]

255 error occurs 206 not recognized 206 slots appear dead 205 power and batteries 195 printer 206 , 207 program not responding 185 program not working properly 201 screen does not look right / flickers 198 system resources 192 trouble prevention 208 URL address not found 190 using Start up optio ns 189 warning resume f ailure 188 Windows won’t st[...]

256 from Shut down 108 from Standby 113 Startup menu problem solving 189 stored data protection 2 supervisor password, deleting 177 supervisor password, set up 17 6 System Setup 187 system tray 141 T taskbar 141 telephone line connecting to mo dem 158 television adjusting display 78 Toshiba Internet Web sites 211 Toshiba Console 165 Toshiba Hardwar[...]