Toshiba S100-S1133 manual

PMAD00035011 02/05 Portégé ® S100 Series Use r ’ s Guide If you need assistance: ❖ T oshiba’ s Support W ebsite pcsupport.toshiba.com ❖ T oshiba Global Support Centre Calling within the United States (800) 457-7777 Calling from outside the Unite d States (949) 859-4273 For more information, see “If Something Goes W rong” on page 182 [...]

2 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical kno wn to the State o f California to ca use birth defe cts or other reproductive harm. Wash h ands after handling . Model: Portégé ® S100 Series ReWritable CD/DVD Drives The computer system you purchased ma y include a ReWritable CD and/or D VD driv e([...]

3 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 connections to implanted medi cal de v i ces, commercial transportation, nuclear facilities or systems or an y other applicatio ns where product failure could lead to injury to persons or loss of lif e or catastrophic property damage. A CCORDINGL Y , TOSHIB A, ITS AFFILIA TES AND SUPPLIERS DISCLAIM ANY AND ALL LIABILITY A RI[...]

4 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ This device may not cause harmful interference. ❖ This device must accept an y interferen ce receiv ed, including interference that may cause undesired operatio n. Contact either: ❖ T oshiba’ s Support W ebsite at pcsupport.toshiba.com. ❖ Or call the T oshiba Global Support Centre: W ithin the United States at (8[...]

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 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 connected to the telephone line, ensure the installation of this equipment does not disable yo ur alarm equipment. If you hav e [...]

7 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 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 Equiv alence Numbers of all the devices does not e xceed 5. 3 The standard connecting arrangemen t (telephone jack type) for this e[...]

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

9 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this de vice may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause unde sired operation of th is de vice. 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 English: Hereby , TOSHIB A Corp. Digital Media Network Company , declares that this Radio LAN device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other rele vant pr ovisions of Directiv e 1999/5/EC. Finnish: V almistaja TOSHIB A Corp . Digital Media Network Company vakuuttaa täten että Radio LAN device tyyppinen l[...]

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

12 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 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 M[...]

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 de[...]

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 reg istration with IB PT/BIPT is required. Registration to IBPT/BIPT is required for priv ate us age outside buildings across pub[...]

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 TOSHIBA 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 netw[...]

21 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 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 organization. These situations may for example include: ❖ Using the equipment with Bluetooth wireless technology on boar d airplanes, or ❖ In any othe[...]

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

25 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 DVD-ROM, multi-function drive safety instructions The DVD-ROM and multi-function drives employ a laser system. T o ensure proper use of this product, please read this instructi on manual carefully and retain for future reference. Never attempt to disassemble, adjust or repair a CD/DVD drive, CD-RW drive, Multi-drive or any [...]

26 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Copyright This guide is copyrighted by T oshiba Amer ica Information Systems, Inc. with all rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this guide canno t be reproduced in any form without the prior written permission of T oshiba. No patent liability is assumed, howe ver , with respect to the use of the information contained[...]

27 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Microsoft and W indo ws are registered tr ademarks of Microsoft Corpo ration in the United States and/or other countries. DirectX, Active Desktop, DirectShow , and W indows Media are registered trademarks of Micros oft Corporation. ConfigFree is a trademark of T oshiba Corporation. W i-Fi is a re gi s te re d trademark of t[...]

28 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3. 2 Contents Introduction ........ ........................................ .............. 36 This guide .............................................................. 37 Safety icons ........................................................... 38 Other icons used .............................................. 39 Other docum[...]

29 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3. 2 Using the computer for the first time ..................... 55 Opening the display panel ................................ 55 Y our computer’ s features and specifications .... 56 T urning on the power ....................................... 56 Adding memory (optional) ..................................... 58 [...]

30 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3. 2 Chapter 2: Learning the Ba sics ................ ................. 85 Computing tips ...................................................... 85 Using the keyboard ................................................ 87 Character keys ................................................. 87 Making your keyboard emulate a[...]

31 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3. 2 Going into Hibernation mode more quickly .... 110 Starting again from Hibernation ..................... 110 Using Standby ..................................................... 111 Going into Standby mode more quickly ......... 112 Starting again from Standby .......................... 114 Chapter 3: Mobile Comp[...]

32 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3. 2 Back of the optional Advanced Port Replicator III ............................................ 133 Using the optional Advanced Port Replicator III .. 134 Attaching the optional Advanced Port Replicator III to the computer .................. 134 Connecting the optional external USB diskette drive ...............[...]

33 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3. 2 Determining the COM port ............................ 154 Using the Ethernet LAN Port .......................... 155 Accessing a LAN ............................................ 155 Setting up a direct cable connection .............. 156 Using audio features ............................................ 156 Usin[...]

34 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3. 2 Changing the master and user passwords in System Setup........................................... 179 Deleting the hard disk drive master and user passwords in the System Setup ............... 180 Chapter 7: If Something Go es Wrong ...... ............... 182 Problems that are easy to fix ......................[...]

35 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3. 2 V olume Mute........................................................ 213 V olume Control .................................................... 213 Password security ............................................... 214 Without a password ....................................... 214 With a password .................[...]

36 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Introduction W elcome to the world of po we rful and portab le multimedia computers! W ith your ne w T oshiba notebook computer , your access to information can accom pan y you wherev er you go. Y ou will find that the Microsoft ® Wi n d ow s ® XP Professional operating system is already in stalled on your computer . It[...]

37 Introductio n This guide 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 The product specifications and configura tion information are designed for a product Series. Y our particular model may no t have all the features an d specifi cations listed or illustrated. For more detailed information about the features and specifications on your particular model, please visit [...]

38 Introduction Safety icons 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Safety icons This manual contains safety in structions that must be observed in order to a void pote ntial hazards t hat could result in personal injuries, damage to your equipment, or loss of data. These safety cautions hav e been classified according to the seriousness of the risk, an d the ico[...]

39 Introductio n Other documentation 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Other icons used Additional icons highlight ot her helpful or educational information: TECHNICAL NOTE: This icon highli ghts technical information about the computer . HINT : This icon denotes he lpful hints and ti ps. DEFINITION: Th is icon indi cates the de finition of a te rm used in t[...]

40 Introduction Service options 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 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 pcsupport[...]

41 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Chapter 1 Getting Started This chapter provides tips for w orking comfortably , summarizes ho w to connect components, and explains what to do the f irst time you use your notebook computer . Selecting a place to work Y our computer is portable and designed to be used in a v ariety of circumstances and locations. Creating[...]

42 Getting Started Selecting a place to work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 ❖ Equipment that ge nerates a st rong electromagnetic f ield, such as stereo speakers (oth er than speakers that are connected to the computer) or speakerphones. ❖ Rapid changes in temperature or humidity and sources of temperature change such as air conditioner v ents or heat[...]

43 Getting Started Selecting a place to work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Placement of the computer Proper placement of the computer and external de vices is important to av oid stress-related injuries. ❖ Place the computer on a flat surface at a comfortable height and distance . Y ou should be able to type without twisting your torso or neck, and loo[...]

44 Getting Started Selecting a place to work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 ❖ Position your chair so that the ke yboard is at or slightly belo w the le v el of your elbo w . Y ou should be able to 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 slig[...]

45 Getting Started Selecting a place to work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 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. Using the computer keyboard incorrectly may resu lt in discomfort and possible injury . [...]

46 Getting Started Selecting a place to work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Other precautions Y our computer is designed to provide optimum safety and ease of use, and to withstand th e rigors of travel. Y ou should observe certain precautions to further reduce the risk of personal injury or da mage to the computer . ❖ A void pro longed physical co ntac[...]

47 Getting Started Selecting a place to work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Never allow any liquids to spill into any part of your PC, and never expose the PC to rain, water , seawater or moisture. Exposure to liquid or moisture can cause electric sho ck or fire, resulting in damag e or serious injur y . If any of these eventualities should accidentally o[...]

48 Getting Started Selecting a place to work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 ❖ Scan all ne w f iles for viruses. This precaution is especially im portant for files you recei ve via email or do wnload from the Internet. Occasionally , even ne w programs you buy from a supplier may contain a computer virus. Y ou need a special program to check for viruses.[...]

49 Getting Started Setting up your computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: Y ou must complete all setup steps up to “Setting up your software” on page 49 before adding external or internal components to your com puter . These comp onents include, but are not limited to, a mouse, keyboa rd, printer , memory , an[...]

50 Getting Started Re gistering your computer with T oshiba 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 4 Enter the computer name and description and click Nex t or Skip . 5 Select ho w your computer will connect to the internet and click Next . The computer will pause for a moment while checking for an internet connection. A window will display the message: “ An In[...]

51 Getting Started Adding external de vices 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Adding external devices Before adding extern al devices, T oshiba reco mmends setting up your software. See “Setting up your software” on page 49 . After starting your computer fo r the first time yo u may want to: ❖ Add more memory (see “ Adding memory (optional)” on pag[...]

52 Getting Started Connecting the A C adapter 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Sample power cor d/cable and A C adapter 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 [...]

53 Getting Started Connecting the AC adapter 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Connecting the AC adap ter to the computer 3 Connect the po wer cord/cable to a li ve electrical outlet. 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 h[...]

54 Getting Started Using the main battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the main batter y is malfunctioning, or it is not receiv ing input from the AC power supply . Disconnect the AC cable and remove the main batter y pack. See “Changing the main battery” o n page 125 for information on rep[...]

55 Getting Started Using the computer for the f irst time 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Using the computer for the first time For information on connecting de vices see “Setting up your computer” on page 49 . Opening the display panel Press the display panel latch and lift the display panel . Opening the display pa nel T o avoid damaging the display [...]

56 Getting Started Using the computer for the fir st time 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 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 batter y power and you may not be able to[...]

57 Getting Started Using the computer for the f irst time 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 T urning on the power 3 Press and hold the po wer b utton in until the on/of f light on the system indicator panel glo ws green--about one second. HINT : After turning on the computer for the first time, do not turn off the power again until the operating system has c[...]

58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Adding memor y (optional) HINT : T o purc hase additional memory modules, see the accessories information packaged with you r system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. Y our computer comes with enough memory to run most of today’ s popular applications. Y ou may want to increase t[...]

59 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Do not try to remove a memory module with the computer turned on. Y ou may damage the computer , the module, or both. Do not remove the memory mod ule while the computer is in Stand By mode. The computer could hang up the next time you turn it o n and data in memory will be lost. I[...]

60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Base of the computer 9 Loosen the scre w that secures the memory slot cov er , then remov e the memory slot co ver . Loosening the memory slot cover scr ew 10 Place the cov er in a safe place so that you can retriev e them later . Memory slot cover[...]

61 Getting Started Removing a memory module 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Static electricity can damage the memory module. Before you handle the module, touch a grounded meta l surface to discharge any static electricity you may have built up . T o avoid damaging the memor y module, be careful no t to touch its pin connector on the sid e you insert into [...]

62 Getting Started Removing a memory module 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Do not try to remove a memory module with the computer turned on. Y ou can damage the co mputer and the device. Do not remove the memory mod ule while the computer is in Standby mode. The computer could hang up the next time you turn it on and data in memory will be lost. In either[...]

63 Getting Started Har d Drive Recovery Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Removing the memory module Do not touch the connectors on the me mory module or on the computer . Debris on the conn ectors may cause memory access problems. 7 Seat the co v er and secu re it with the scre w . TECHNICAL NOTE: Y ou must ha ve at least one memor y module instal[...]

64 Getting Started Har d Drive Recovery Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Using the HDD Recov ery , you can: ❖ Create Hard Driv e Recov ery CDs or D VDs using a writable driv e. ❖ Recov er your hard disk drive to the factory-set default. ❖ Recov er just your C: dri v e, lea ving any other partitions you may ha ve created intact, for e x ample[...]

65 Getting Started Har d Drive Recovery Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Sample Recovery Disc Cr eator sc r een 3 Select the items you want to cop y by clicking the checkbox ne xt to the item’ s Name – recovery f iles, applications (original b undled dri vers and ap plications), or both the reco very f iles and applications. 4 Click Bur n . 5 [...]

66 Getting Started Har d Drive Recovery Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the recovery partition Y ou have the options of recov ering your system using the Hard Dri ve Reco v ery partition to the f actory-set default, or recov ering just your C: dri ve and leaving ot her partitions (for example, a D: dri ve) intact, o[...]

67 Getting Started Har d Drive Recovery Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 process. Be sure you hav e sav ed your work before proceeding. 2 Click Ye s to be gin the recov ery . Once complete, a message displays that the HDD has been recov ered. 3 Press any k ey on the ke yboard to restart th e computer . Recovering the C: partition of the HDD withou[...]

68 Getting Started Har d Drive Recovery Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Recovering the C: partition with a user specified size Resizing and recovering your C: drive to its f actory de fault setting reformats all partitions on the HDD (for example, if you created a D: drive, it will be deleted during the recovery process) and your information will[...]

69 Getting Started Har d Drive Recovery Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recover y media If you need to reco ver yo ur computer to it’ s default f actory state, you can re-b uild the system using your Hard Dri ve Recov ery Utilities. T o recov er your hard disk dri v e using the utilities b urned to CDs or D VD[...]

70 Getting Started Har d Drive Recovery Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 2 Click Ye s to be gin the recov ery process. Once complete, a message displays that the HDD has been recovered. 3 Press any k ey on the ke yboard to restart th e computer . Recovering the C: partition of the HDD only Recovering the C: drive to its factor y default setting re[...]

71 Getting Started Har d Drive Recovery Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Recovering your C: drive to its factory defa ult state without the recovery partition reformats a ll partitions on the HDD (for example, if yo u created a D: drive, it will be deleted during the recovery p rocess) and your information will be lost. Be sure to save your work f[...]

72 Getting Started Har d Drive Recovery Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Deleting the Hard Disk Recover y Utility Y ou can delete the HDD recovery partition without losing your data. 1 Click Start , All Programs , Hard Disk Recov ery Utilities , then Delete Hard Disk Recov ery Partition . When the computer powers on, the Delete Hard Disk Recov e r[...]

73 Getting Started Connecting a mouse 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Installing drivers and applications The TOSHIB A Application Insta ller allo ws you to reinstall the driv ers and applications that were originally b undled with your computer . T o reinstall dri vers and applications: 1 Double-click the T oshiba Appl ication Installer icon on the W indo[...]

74 Getting Started Connecting a printer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Connecting a printer Y our printer do cumentation may require you to install the printer software before physica lly connecting the printer to your computer . If yo u do not install the software as instructed by the printer manufacturer , the printer may not function correctly . Read t[...]

75 Getting Started Connecting a printer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 See your printer documentatio n for additional configuration steps, or see “Setting up a printer” on page 75 . Setting up a printer TECHNICAL NOTE: Some printers require a specific installation process. Refer to your printe r installation guide for instructions. If you ha ve a prin[...]

76 Getting Started Connecting the modem 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Connecting the modem Y our computer comes with an integrated modem. Before you can commu nicate using the modem, you need to connect it to a standard voice-grade telephone line. 1 Locate the modem port on the back of your computer . 2 Plug one end of a telep hone cable (purchased separ[...]

77 Getting Started Connecting other external de vices 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 The modem is designed for use with a standard analog telephone line. Never con nect the modem to a digital telephone line. A digital lin e will damage the modem. For more information on using a modem, see “Setting up for communications” on page 153 . Connecting other [...]

78 Getting Started Using the T ouchP ad 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 ❖ T o mov e it to the left side, slide your finger from ri ght to left. Because the T ouchPad is much smaller th an the display screen, moving your cursor across the screen often mea ns having to move your finger several times across the T ouchPad in the pref erred dir ection. Once y[...]

79 Getting Started Using the T oshiba Assist button 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 3 Click the Mouse icon. The Mouse P roperties windo w appears. 4 Click the T ouchP AD ON/OFF tab . The T ouchP AD ON/OFF tab vie w windo w appears. 5 Select Disable or Enable , whichev er is appropriate. 6 Click A pply . 7 Click OK . The Mouse P roperties windo w closes. 8 [...]

80 Getting Started Using the T oshiba Assist button 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Sample TOSHIB A Assist scr een T o reprogram the TOSHIB A Assist button: 1 Click Start , then Control Panel , then Printers and Other Hardwar e . 2 Select T oshiba Controls . This displays the T oshiba Controls Properties dialog box. 3 Select the box under the T OSHIB A Ass[...]

81 Getting Started P owering off the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 ❖ Disables the b utton ❖ Starts a custom program 4 Select the option to which you wish to assign the TOSHIB A Assist b utton. T o assign a custom program, choose Select your program and enter the appropriate information for the program, or select Br owse to find the program. [...]

82 Getting Started P owering off the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 ❖ T o leav e the computer off for a longer period, po wer do wn the co mputer . The W indo ws ® XP Profes sional operating system uses the Shut do wn command to po wer do wn the co mputer if you are connected to a W indows ® network serv er (domain server) or the T urn Off co[...]

83 Getting Started Caring for your computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Different ways to turn the computer on and off Pressing the po wer b utton is not the only way to turn on and off the computer . Alternati ves include: ❖ Using Hot K ey combinations ❖ Opening and closing the disp lay panel For more information, see “Using Hibernation” on pa[...]

84 Getting Started Caring for your computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Moving the computer Before moving your computer , ev en across the room, make sure all disk activity has ended (the dri ve-in-use 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 e [...]

85 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Chapter 2 Learning t he Basics This chapter lists computing tips and provides important information ab out the sy stem’ s basic features. Computing tips ❖ Sa ve your w o rk frequ ently . 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 do wn and y[...]

86 Learning the Basics Computing tips 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 ❖ Back up your files to disks (or other remov able storage media) on a regular basis. Label the backup copies clearly and store them in a safe place. If your hard disk suddenly f a ils, you may lose all the data on it unless you ha ve a separate backup copy . ❖ Use Error -checking an[...]

87 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboar d 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Using the keyboard Y ou r computer’ s keyboard cont ains character keys, control ke ys, function k ey s, and special W indo ws ® ke ys, providing all the functionality of a full-size ke yboard. Sample ke yboar d Character keys T yping with the character keys is v ery much like t[...]

88 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboar d 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 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 ke ys. A standard full-size ke yboard has two Enter , Ctrl , and Alt key s; editing ke ys; cursor positioning k eys; and a[...]

89 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboar d 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Function keys Function ke ys The function ke ys (not to be confused with the Fn key) are the 12 keys at the top of the ke yboard. They are called function ke ys because they run programmed functions determined b y the application you are using. F or more information, see your progr[...]

90 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboar d 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Overlay keys K e yboard o verlay ke y s The keys with numbers and symbols on them form the numeric and cursor ov erlay . This overlay lets you enter numeric data or con trol the cursor as you would using th e 10- key keypa d on a full -size keyboa rd. Using the overlay to type nume[...]

91 Learning the Basics Saving your work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 T o turn of f the cursor control o v erlay , hold down the Fn key and press F10 again. The cursor co ntrol mode light on th e ke yboard indicator panel g oes out. Saving your work Before you turn off the computer , save your w o rk on the hard disk driv e or a diskette. Always save you[...]

92 Learning the Basics Saving your work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Sample Save As dialog box 2 Choose the dri ve and folder where y ou want yo ur 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.[...]

93 Learning the Basics Printing your work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Using a file extension Most programs assign an e x tension t o the f ile name that identifies the f ile as being cr eated in the program with a particular format. F or ex ample, Microsoft W ord saves f iles with a .doc extension. An y fi le name with an extension of “.doc” is ass[...]

94 Learning the Basics Connecting an option al e x ternal diskette drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Sample Print dialog box 3 Specify the print parameters. For e x ample, the range of pages and number of c opies to print. 4 Click Print . Connecting an optional ex ternal diskette drive Some operations, such as creating a password service diskette, requ[...]

95 Learning the Basics Backing up your work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Backing up your work T o back up se veral f iles at one time, use the Ba ckup or Restore W izard. Y ou can choose the f iles and the type of backup you want to perform. 1 Connect the backup de vice to your comp uter as sho wn in the manufacturer’ s instructions. 2 Click Start , A[...]

96 Learning the Basics Restoring your work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Restoring your work Y ou can also use the Backup or Restore W izard to restore information from your backup media to y our hard disk. TECHNICAL NOTE: When restorin g files, the backup program prompts you if you tr y to over write a file that already exists on the hard disk. Make sur[...]

97 Learning the Basics Playing audio 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 5 Right-click, select File , then click Send T o . 6 Click the icon for the destination de vice. Restoring your work T o restore information from your b ackup media to your hard disk, use the Resto re page in the back up program. Look in th e online Help or your operatin g system documen [...]

98 Learning the Basics Playing D VDs 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Sample W indows Media Player scr een The W indows Media ® Player control panel w orks much like an ordinary compact disc player: ❖ T o play the CD or to pause, click the Play/Pause bu tton on the CD Player control panel. ❖ T o stop the CD, click the Stop button. Before using headpho [...]

99 Learning the Basics Playing D VDs 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 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 change regions four times. On th[...]

100 Learning the Basics Playing D VDs 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 2 Grasp the disc tray and pull it fully open. 3 Hold the disc by its edges and check that it is clean and free of dust. Handle discs carefully . Avoid touching the surface of the disc. Grasp it by its center hole a nd edge. If you handle the disc incorrectly , you could lose data. 4 Care[...]

101 Learning the Basics Playing D VDs 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 1 Locate and press the eject b utton. The disc tray partially opens. 2 Grasp the sides of the disc tray and pull it fully open. 3 Remov e the di sc from the disc tray and place it in its protectiv e cover . If the disc is spin ning when you open the disc tray , wa it for the disc to stop[...]

102 Learning the Basics P owering down the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 ❖ Hold a disc by its outsid e edge. Fingerprints o n the surface can pre vent the D VD-R OM driv e or multi- function driv e from reading the data properly . ❖ Do not expose discs to direct sunlight or extreme heat or cold. ❖ T o clean a disc that is dirty , wipe it w[...]

103 Learning the Basics P owering down the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 ❖ Standby , which sa v es the current operating state to memory and enters a low po wer mode ❖ Restart, which restarts the computer Each option has its advantages. TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using any of these options to power down your computer , save your files a nd make [...]

104 Learning the Basics P owering down the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Hibernation command The Hibernation command po wers off the computer , but it first sa ves the current state of the computer to the hard disk. Since Hibernation does not re quire po wer to maintain the sav e d information, the syst em settings are retained indefinitely . Re[...]

105 Learning the Basics Using T urn Off or Shut down 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 ❖ When starting up again, this choice uses less time and battery po wer than either T urn Off, Shut do wn or Hibernation. ❖ On restarting, the computer returns to the state in which you left it, and opens all the programs and f iles you were using. If you power down us[...]

106 Learning the Basics Using T urn Off or Shut down 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 2 Click Tu r n O f f . The computer turns itself of f. If you are co nnected to a W indo ws ® network server (domain server), po wer off the computer as follo ws: 1 Click the Start button, then Shut down . The Shut Do wn windo w appears. 2 Select Shut down from the drop-d[...]

107 Learning the Basics Using T urn Off or Shut down 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Sample TOSHIB A P ower Saver Pr op erties window 5 Select the options you want from the drop-do wn lists. ❖ When I press the po wer button Set this option to Shutdown if you want the computer to turn of f when you press the po wer button. ❖ When I close the lid Set thi[...]

108 Learning the Basics Using Hibernation 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Starting again after T urn Off or Shut down T o start the computer up again, press and release the po wer bu tton; the on/of f light changes to green. Using Hibernation Enabling the Hibernation command Hibernation is a default set ting. If it should become disabled, you can enable it[...]

109 Learning the Basics Using Hibernation 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 5 Select the options you want from the drop-do wn lists. ❖ When I press the po wer button Set this option to Shutdown if you want the computer to turn of f when you press the po wer button. ❖ When I close the lid Set this option to Shutdown if you want the computer to turn of f w[...]

110 Learning the Basics Using Hibernation 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 The computer sa ves the state of the system, includ ing all open programs and f iles, to the hard d isk, and then po wers down completely . If you are co nnected to a W indo ws ® network server (domain server), follo w these steps to power do wn the computer using Hibernation: 1 Cli[...]

111 Learning the Basics Using Standby 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Using Standby If you are not connected to a W indo ws ® network server (domain serv er), po wer down the computer using the S tandb y command as follo ws: 1 Click Start , T urn off computer . The T urn off computer windo w appears. Sample T urn off computer window with Sta nd By option [...]

112 Learning the Basics Using Standby 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 mode. The on/off light blinks amber to indicate the machine is in Stand by mode. If you power down using the Standby command and the battery discharges fully , your information will be lost. Be sure to save your wo rk often. Going into Standby mode more quickly Y ou can also put the comp[...]

113 Learning the Basics Using Standby 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Sample Full P ower Pr operties window 5 Select Standby for the options you w ant. ❖ When I pr ess the power button Set this option to Standby so that the computer will go into Standby mode when you press th e po w er button. ❖ When I close the lid Set this option to Standby so that t[...]

114 Learning the Basics Using Standby 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Click OK to close the TOSHIB A Power Sa ver Properties windo w , then close the Control Panel. Starting again from Standby Use these instructions to restar t the computer when you enter Standby mo de by closin g the display panel: ❖ When using A C po wer , open the display panel. ❖ W[...]

115 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Chapter 3 Mobile Computing This chapter cov ers all aspect s of using your computer while tra veling. T oshiba’ s energy-saver design Y our computer enters a 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 it[...]

116 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Battery Notice Battery life may vary , depending on applications, po wer management settings, a nd features utilized. R echar ge time va ries depending on usage. The battery may not charge while the computer is consuming full po wer . After a period of time, the ba t[...]

117 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 In addition to the main battery , you may also hav e a second battery installed in the Slim Se lectBay . If you travel and need to work for man y hours without an A C power source, you may purchase a batte ry module for use in the computer’ s Slim SelectBay , or ca[...]

118 Mobile Computing Char ging batteries 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Using additional batteries If you spend a lot of time tra v eling and need to w ork for many hours without an A C p o wer sourc e, you may want to carry additional charged batteries with you. Y ou can then replace a discharged battery and continue working. Charging batteries Batter y [...]

119 Mobile Computing Char ging batteries 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 TECHNICAL NOTE: When your comp uter is using all of the power provided by the AC Adapter to run applications, features, and devices, the recharging of the batter y cannot occur . Y our computer's Power Saver utility ca n be used to select a power level setting that red uces the p[...]

120 Mobile Computing Char ging batteries 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 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 vary by computer model. The RTC battery does no t charge [...]

121 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Monitoring main batter y power The computer’ s main battery lig ht giv es you an indication o f the main battery’ s current charge: ❖ Glo ws amber while the main battery is being char ged (A C adapter connected). ❖ Glo ws green when the main battery is fully char ged[...]

122 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 TECHNICAL NOTE: The computer dr ains the battery faster at low temperatures. Check your remaining charge frequen tly if you are working in temperatures below 50 degr ees Fahrenheit. The computer calculates the remaining battery charg e based on your current ra te of power us[...]

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

124 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Setting a power usage mode 1 Click Start, Control Panel . The Control P anel windo w appears. 2 Click Perf ormance and Maintenance . 3 Click the TOS HI BA Po wer Sa ver icon. The TOSHIB A Po wer Sa ver Properties windo w appears. Sample TOSHIB A P ower Saver Pr op erties win[...]

125 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Using a hot key to sele ct the power usage mode 1 Press Fn and F2 simultaneously to displ ay the po wer usage pop-up wi ndo w . 2 While continuing to press Fn , press F2 until you select the desired po wer usage mode. 3 Release the Fn key . The computer is no w in the selected m[...]

126 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 5 If the battery release lock is in the locked position, slide it to ward the unlock ed position. Sample battery r elease lock 6 Slide the battery release latch to release the battery . Sample battery r elease latch[...]

127 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 7 Pull the discharg ed battery out from the back of the computer . Sample r emoving the disc har ged battery If the batter y is leaking o r its case is cracked, put on protective gloves to handle it, a nd discard it immediately following the advice in “Disposing of used batter[...]

128 Mobile Computing T aking car e of your battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 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 unlocked positio n and try again. Do not force the batte ry into posi tion. 10 Reset the batt[...]

129 Mobile Computing T aking care of your battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 ❖ If a battery is leaking or dama ged, replace it immediately . Use protecti ve glov es when handling a damaged battery . ❖ T o replace the main battery , us e an identical battery that you can purchase thro ugh the T oshib a W eb site at accessories.toshiba.com . ❖ A r[...]

130 Mobile Computing Disposing of used b atteries 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 being char ged. If the DC-IN or A C power -light indicator does not glo w , power is not being supplied. Check the connections for the A C adapter and po wer cord. 5 Charge the battery pack unt il the battery light glo ws green. ❖ If you ha ve e xtra battery packs, rotate t[...]

131 Mobile Computing T raveling tips 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 After repeated use, the batteries will f inally lose their ability to hold a char ge and you will need to replace them. Under federal, state, and local laws, it may be illegal to dispose of old batteries by placin g them in the trash. Please be kind to our shared en vironment. Check with [...]

132 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Chapter 4 Expansion Options Y our computer is designed to work in your off ice as well as on the road. This chapter explains ho w to set up sev eral optional e xternal de vices so that your notebook can pro vide all the con venience of a tr aditional desktop computer . T o order additional de vice s and accessories, see [...]

133 Expansio n Options Using an e xpansion device 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Using an expansion device The e xpansion port is used to co nnect your com puter to an expansi on de vice. This is an e xcellent in vestment if you are using your computer both in and out of the off ice. When you ret urn to your desk, you can th en connect to your network, pr[...]

134 Expansion Options Using the optional Advanced P ort Re plicator III 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Use the Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports to connect the optional external USB disk ette dri ve or other USB peripherals. Y ou can connect the A C adapter to the DC-IN jack on the optional Advanced Port Replicator III. Use the Universal Serial Bus (USB) p[...]

135 Expansio n Options Connecting the optional external USB diskette drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Connecting the optional external USB diskette drive The optional e xternal USB diskette dri ve allo ws you to use diskettes and is useful for insta lling software on the hard disk, exchanging information with o ther systems, and making backup copies o[...]

136 Expansion Options Using an e xternal k e yboar d 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Attaching the optional diskette drive cable to one of the computer’ s USB ports. Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use a standard ke yboard, you can attach one to a USB port on the comp uter or on the opt ional Adv anced Port Replicator III, provided the k eybo[...]

137 Expansio n Options Using an external monitor 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 replicator is connected to your computer , turn off the computer . Make sure the compute r is off before you atta ch the monitor . Connecting a monito r with the computer’ s power on may damage the monitor , the computer , or both. 2 Connect the m onitor’ s v ideo cable to[...]

138 Expansion Options Connecting a mouse or a printer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 3 Release the Fn key . HINT : Simu ltaneous mode works only with external moni tors that support 800 x 600 resolu tion and higher . Connecting a mouse or a printer For information on attaching a mouse or a printer, see “Connecting a mouse” on page 73 or “Connecting [...]

139 Expansio n Options Using Slim SelectBay modules 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Removing a module from the Slim SelectBay Use caution when lifting or turning your computer . Failure to do so may result in damage to compo nents, such as cables attached to your computer , or to the computer itself. 1 T urn of f the computer . Y ou may also hot swap a mod[...]

140 Expansion Options Using PC Car ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Inserting a module into the Slim SelectBay T o install a module into the Slim SelectBay , slide the module all the way into the Slim SelectBay . Using PC Cards PC Cards are credit-card sized expansion cards that greatly increase the capabilities of your computer . Some PC Cards combine s[...]

141 Expansio n Options Using PC Car ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Inserting a PC Card Before inserting a PC Card, read the documentation that came with the card to see if it has any special requirements. HINT : The opera ting system provides the Card and Socket Services so ftware for your PC Card. Even if your PC Card comes with its own version of Car[...]

142 Expansion Options Using PC Car ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 ❖ Ne ver remo v e a network card while you are connected to the network. ❖ Ne ver remo ve a SCSI card while any of the SCSI de vices connected to it are operating. DEFINITION: SCSI is an acrony m for Small Computer Systems Interface. A sin gle SCSI PC Card enables you to connect seve[...]

143 Expansio n Options Using a Secur e Digital (SD) car d 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 3 Grasp the edges of the PC Ca rd and carefully slide it out of the slot. Using a Secure Digital (SD) card Y our computer supports the use of an SD™ media card. Inserting an SD card Important : Do not use the Copy Disk function for SD cards. In order to copy data fr[...]

144 Expansion Options Using a Secur e Digi tal (SD) car d 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 1 T urn the card so that the contacts (metal areas) are face down. 2 Push the card into the slot until it locks in place. Removing an SD card 1 Click Start , then My Computer . 2 Right-click the SD driv e’ s icon and select Eject from the pop-up menu. 3 Press the ca[...]

145 Expansio n Options Using the i.LINK® port 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Using the i.LINK ® port The i.LINK ® port on the rear of the computer pro vides an extremely fast data transfer ra te. Y ou can connect up to 63 external de vices to the i.LINK ® port. In addition to high speed, the i.LINK ® port also supports isochronous data (the delivery [...]

146 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Chapter 5 Enhancing Productivity In this chapter , you will explore other features of your notebook computer . Windows ® XP special features The Wi n d ow s ® XP Pro fessional operatin g system of fers you se veral ne w fea tures and enhancements, including: ❖ Ne w system file protection ❖ A system restore function[...]

147 Enhancing Productivity P ersonali zing your desktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Personalizing your desktop Y our de sktop is your virtual wo rkspace. This section explains ho w to customize its features for the way you like to work. Y ou can customize the following aspects of the deskto p: ❖ T askbar—which resources to display for quick access [...]

148 Enhancing Productivity P ersonalizing your desktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Bringing the world to your desktop W ith the Windo ws ® XP operating system you can set up your desktop with complete W orld W ide W eb integration at a single click. Adding components to the Web content interface 1 Point to an empty space on the desktop and click the s[...]

149 Enhancing Productivity P ersonali zing your desktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Changing desktop and browsing style The operating system enables you to customize the way you vie w your desktop and bro wse the files and folders o n your local computer or netw ork f ile serv er . Y ou can specify that: ❖ Items that normally require a double-click w[...]

150 Enhancing Productivity P ersonalizing your desktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Sample F o lder Options dialo g box 3 Click the preferred options. 4 Click A pply , then OK . Personalizing individual windows Just as you can display a W eb page on your desktop, you can also display a W eb page in an indi vidual windo w . If you subscribe to the W eb p[...]

151 Enhancing Productivity P ersonali zing your desktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Customizing window toolbars Y ou can display one or more cust omizable toolbars at the top of a windo w . As you browse, the operating sy stem detects the kind of information presented in the windo w and automatically displays the ap propriate toolbar butt ons and menus[...]

152 Enhancing Productivity P ersonalizing your desktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Displaying a toolbar in a window 1 Open the Start menu and sele ct My Computer . 2 On the Vi e w menu, point to To o l b a r s , then click the name of the toolbar yo u w ant to display . The toolbar appears below the menu bar of the current windo w . Displaying informat[...]

153 Enhancing Productivity Setting up for communications 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Sample Contr ol P a nel wi ndow as a W eb pag e The addition of the name of th e folder and instructions for ho w to use the folder on the left gi ve the windo w the appearance of a W eb page. Setting up for communications In order to connect to the Internet, use an on[...]

154 Enhancing Productivity Setting up for communications 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Determining the COM port Y our modem is connecte d to one of the computer’ s COM (communications) ports. The de fault setting for the modem is COM3. The follo wing procedure is intended to support you if you need to either upgrade y our modem or reset the port to the[...]

155 Enhancing Productivity Setting up for communications 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Using the Ethernet LAN Port If your operating system is W indo ws ® XP Professional, yo u can connect your computer to a Local Area Network (LAN) at work or from a remote locat ion. When your co mputer starts, the W indows ® operating system attempts to contact a Dyn[...]

156 Enhancing Productivity Using audio featur es 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Setting up a direct cable connection T o establish a direct cable conn ection you will need to purchase a Data T ransfer/Direct Connect cable, which is sold separately . T o establish a direct cable conn ection with anot her computer: 1 Click Start , All Pr ograms . 2 Point to[...]

157 Enhancing Productivity Using audio f eatur es 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Using external speakers or headphones Instead of using the internal speaker , you can connect headphones or a pair of external stereo speakers . Before using headphones to listen to an audio CD, turn the volume dial down. Playi ng the CD with t he volume set too high could da[...]

158 Enhancing Productivity Using audio featur es 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Recording sounds An extern al microphone may be used with other software to record audio sounds and sa ve them as digital audio .W A V files on disk. DEFINITION: A .W AV (pronounced “wave”) fi le is one of the formats for storing sound in files. TECHNICAL NOTE: If you reco[...]

159 Enhancing Productivity Using audio f eatur es 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 3 Click the Record b utton an d speak no rmally into the microphone. Y ou can only record 60 second s at a time. 4 When you ha ve fi nished recording, click t he Stop b utton. 5 T o hear what you just recorded, click the Play b utton. 6 T o sa ve the f ile, select Sav e from [...]

160 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 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 , the se allo w you to ascertain certain system details, set additional options, or change def ault options. These utilities are described in this chapter: [...]

161 T oshiba Utilities Fn-esse® 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Fn-esse ® The operating system shortcuts and T oshiba’ s Fn-esse program pro vide quick ways to open programs, docu ments, and folders from within an y program without using the Start menu. This section describes ho w to use the Fn-esse program to quickly access your prog rams and f iles. [...]

162 T oshiba Utilities Fn-esse® 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 The keys are color -coded as follo ws: ❖ A vailable ke ys are white. ❖ Assigned ke ys and ke ys associated with a popup list are sho wn on the F n-esse ke yboa rd in the selected color . ❖ Unav ailable keys do not appear . Assigning a key to a program or document There are two ways to a[...]

163 T oshiba Utilities Fn-esse® 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 The program or docume nt is no w associate d with the ke y you just selected. T o open the program or document, press Fn plus the appropriate key from within an y Wi n d o w s ® program. Using the keyboard or pointing device T o assign a ke y to open a program o r document: 1 Start Fn-esse. [...]

164 T oshiba Utilities Fn-esse® 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 and documents in the folder . These are the items that appear in the popup list. ❖ T o create a popup list w ith items from v arious folders, or to pick only a fe w items from a folder , create a new folder containing only the desired programs and documents. If you are unsure ho w to do thi[...]

165 T oshiba Utilities Hotke y utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Hotkey utility The hotkey utility allo ws you to receiv e a conf irmation message when you use the hot k ey co mbination for Standb y [Fn+F3] and Hibernation [Fn+F4]. T o acti v ate the utility: 1 Click Start , All Pr ograms , T oshiba Utilities , and then click Hotkey utility . The Hot[...]

166 T oshiba Utilities Mobile Extension Service Configur ation 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Mobile Extension Ser vice Configuration T o adjust the settings for t he opt ional Adv anced Port Replicator III, use the TOSHIB A Mobile Ex tension Service Configuration utility . T o use the TOSHIB A Mobile Extension Service Conf iguration: 1 Click Start , then[...]

167 T oshiba Utilities TOSHIB A Assist 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 4 Under the Display Change Service tab, you can set the default display co nf iguration you wish to use wh en docking the system to th e optional Adv anced Port Replicator III. Sample Display Chan ge Service tab options For more information about e xpansion devices, see “Using an expa[...]

168 T oshiba Utilities TOSHIB A Assist 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Sample T OSHIB A Assist window The TOSHIB A Assist of fers four cate gories of features: ❖ Connect ❖ Secure ❖ Protect & Fix ❖ Optimize Customizing Y our Computer The features av ailable in this category are: ❖ Po wer Management ❖ Mouse ❖ Hotke y assignment (for detaile[...]

169 T oshiba Utilities TOSHIB A Assist 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 ❖ TOSHIB A Application Installer Network The Network catego ry features Connecti vity Doctor . Security The features av ailable in this category are: ❖ Supervisor password ❖ User password TOSHIBA Button Controls The TOSHIB A Button Controls allo w you to enable or disable the T os[...]

170 T oshiba Utilities TOSHIB A P ower Saver 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Sample TOSHIB A Contr ols Pr operties window 2 Check the boxes for the T oshib a Assist button and/or the Internet button. 3 Click the selected b utton. 4 Under Select a Program, ma ke the desired selections. 5 Click A pply , then click OK . TOSHIBA Power Saver The TOSHIB A Power [...]

171 T oshiba Utilities TOSHI B A P ower Saver 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 T o access Po wer Sa ver Properties: 1 Open the Start menu, click Contr ol Panel , then Perf ormance and Maintenance . 2 Click the TOS HI B A Po we r S ave r icon. The TOSHIB A Power Sa ver Properties dialog box appears. Sample TOSHIB A P ower Saver Pr op erties window Y ou ma y [...]

172 T oshiba Utilities TO S H I B A H a rd w a re S e t u p 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Y ou may choose a power -saving management strate gy to best suit your computing n eeds. If you are runn ing on batteries and the programs that you are using do not require a lot of system resources, you may e xperience longer w ork sessions by enabli ng the Normal [...]

173 T oshiba Utilities TO S H I B A H a rd w a re S e t u p 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 ❖ CPU—Allo ws you to set the “CPU Frequency Mode” to one of “Dynamically Switchable, ” “ Always High, ” or “A l w a y s L o w .” ❖ Boot Priority — Allo ws you to change the sequence in which your computer searches the driv es for the operatin[...]

174 T oshiba Utilities TOSHIB A Zooming Utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility This utility allo ws you to zoom in and zoom out of applications as well as the icons for Microsoft ® Internet Explorer , Microsoft ® O ffic e, Win dow s ® Media Player TM , and Adobe ® Reader . T o access the utility , click Start , All Pr ograms , [...]

175 T oshiba Utilities Har d disk drive passwor ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Hard disk drive passwords Y our computer comes with a Sy stem Setup utility that lets you set two types of hard dis k dri ve passwords—user an d master . These passwords protect your primary and secondary hard disks as follo ws: ❖ Setting a hard disk driv e user password[...]

176 T oshiba Utilities Har d disk drive pa sswor ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Setting a hard disk drive user only password in System Setup If you choose to set a hard disk drive user password, we strongly recommend that you set a hard disk drive master password as well. If you set a hard disk drive user passwo rd and later forget the password, YOU WI[...]

177 T oshiba Utilities Har d disk drive passwor ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 7 When System Setup prompts you to verify the passw o rd, type it again and press Enter . If the two passw ords match, System Setup displays: Registered . If the tw o passw ords do not match, an error message appears. Repeat steps 6 and 7 to enter the password again. 8 Press[...]

178 T oshiba Utilities Har d disk drive pa sswor ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 message appears. Repeat steps 5 and 6 to enter the password again. 7 If you want to delete the user password, lea v e the space blank and pr ess Enter twice. System Setup displays: Not Registered . 8 Press End to sav e the change. 9 When System Setup prompts y ou to conf ir[...]

179 T oshiba Utilities Har d disk drive passwor ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 5 Press the do wn arro w ke y to mov e to the Master Password section. Y ou must register a Master Password fir s t. 6 Press the spacebar , then type a passw ord of 1 to 16 characters and press Enter . Y ou may use any combination of letters and numbers in yo ur password. 7 [...]

180 T oshiba Utilities Har d disk drive pa sswor ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 6 If you want to change your password , input the ne w password. 7 When System Setup prompts you to verify the passw o rd, type it again and press Enter . If the two passw ords match, System Setup displays: Registered . Note that you can only change (not delete) the user pa[...]

181 T oshiba Utilities Har d disk drive passwor ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 6 If you want to delete the master password, lea ve the space blank and press Enter twice. System Setup displays: Not Registere d . The user password will also display as Not Registered. 7 Press End to sav e the change. 8 When System Setup prompts y ou to conf irm your chang[...]

182 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Chapter 7 If Somet hing G oes Wron g Some problems you may encounter wh en using your computer are relati v ely easy to identify and solv e. Others may require he lp from your dealer or the manufacturer of the software program. This chapter aims to help you solv e man y problems b y yourself. It cov ers the problems you [...]

183 If Something Goes Wrong Pr oblems that ar e easy to f ix 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 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 close, then click End Ta s k . Closing the failed program shou ld allow you to continue working[...]

184 If Someth ing Goes Wrong Pr oblems when you turn on the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 5 Add a paragraph break and t ype some notes describing what you were do ing when you receiv e d the message, and ho w the error can be reproduced. 6 Sa ve the f ile and refer to it when you contact the s oftw are manufacturer . Problems when you tu rn on t[...]

185 If Something Goes Wrong Pr oblems when you turn on the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 documentation that came with the conflicting de vice and “Resolving a hardware conflict” on p age 189 . The computer is not accessing the hard disk or the external disk ette drive. Y our computer normally loads the operating system from the hard disk. If[...]

186 If Someth ing Goes Wrong The W indows ® operating system is not working 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 ke y does not w ork, press Ctrl, Alt , and Del to restart the computer . For more information, see “The computer is not accessing the hard disk or the e xternal diskette dri ve. ” on page 185 . The Windows ® operating system is not working Once[...]

187 If Something Goes Wrong The W indows ® operating system is not working 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 The W indows ® Adv anced Options menu displays these options: ❖ Safe Mode ❖ Safe Mode (with Network ing) ❖ Safe Mode (with Command Prompt) ❖ Enable Boot Logging ❖ Enable VGA Mode ❖ Last known good conf iguration (your most recent setting[...]

188 If Someth ing Goes Wrong The W indows ® operating system is not working 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Internet problems My Internet connection is very slow . Many f actors contri bute to the speed with which yo u can surf the Internet. They include: modem speed, telephone line conditions, time of day (when e veryone else is surf ing, your access can[...]

189 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har d war e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 ❖ Click a problem about which you w ould like help from the listings and follo w the on-screen instructions. Y ou can connect to Support Online by clicking Support from the menu or by goi ng to pcsupport.toshiba.com . Resolving a hardware conflict If you recei ve[...]

190 If Someth ing Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own Computer components need re sources to accomplish a task. A de vice, such as a disk driv e or a modem, needs a channe l to the computer’ s Central Processing Unit (CPU). It also needs a direct channel to the computer’ s m[...]

191 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har d war e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 ❖ Reconfigure the de vice so that its requirements do not conflict. Refer to the de vice’ s documentation for instructions about changing settings on the de vice. Fixing a problem with Device Manager Device Manager provides a w a y to check and change the confi[...]

192 If Someth ing Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Checking device properties Device Manager provides a way to vie w the properties 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[...]

193 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har d war e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 6 Click T roublesh oot... A Help and Support windo w for that de vice ap pears. For more information about De vice Manager, refer to Wi n d o w s ® XP online help. Memory problems Incorrectly connected o r f aulty memory modules may ca use errors that seem to be d[...]

194 If Someth ing Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Power and the batteries Y our computer receives its po wer through the AC adapter and po wer cord/cable or from the sy stem batteries (main battery and real-time clock (R TC) battery). Power problems are interrelated. For e xample, a faulty A C adapter or power cord[...]

195 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har d war e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 If the battery light does not g lo w after 20 minutes, the battery may hav e reached the end of its useful life. T ry replacing it. The battery appears not to power the computer f or as long as it usually does. If you frequently rechar ge a pa rtially charged batte[...]

196 If Someth ing Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Y ou hav e connected an external k eyboard and the operating system displays one or more k eyboard err or messages. If you hav e a second keyboard, try it. If it w orks, the first ke yboard may be defecti v e or incompatible with your computer . Display problems Her[...]

197 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har d war e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 The screen does not look right. Y ou can change the display settings by clicking a blank area of the desktop with the secondary control b utton, then clicking Properties. This open s the Display Properties dialog box. The Appearance tab o f this dialog box allows y[...]

198 If Someth ing Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 The display mode is set to Si multaneous and the external display device does not w ork. Make sure the e xternal monitor is capable of displaying at resolutions of 800 x 600 or hi gher . Devices that do not support this resolution will on ly w ork in Internal/Extern[...]

199 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har d war e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Error -checking Run Error -checking, which an alyzes the directories, f iles, and File Allocation T able (F A T) on the disk and repairs any damage it finds: T o run Error-checking: 1 Click Start , then click My Computer . 2 Right-click the dri ve you want to check[...]

200 If Someth ing Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Y our data files ar e damaged or corrupted. Refer to your software docu mentation for f ile reco very procedures. Many software p ackages automatically create backup files. Y ou may also be able to recover lost data using utility software, which is a v ailable from [...]

201 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har d war e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems Y ou cannot access a disc in the drive. Make sure the dri ve tray has closed properly . Press gently until it clicks into place. Open the dri ve tray and remo ve the disc. Make sure the dri ve tray is clean. Any dirt or fore[...]

202 If Someth ing Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 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 check that the hardware confi guration meets the program’ s needs. Sound system problems Y ou do not hear any sound from the[...]

203 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har d war e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 CIS contains enough information for you to use the card immediately . Other cards must be set up before you c an use them. Use the Wi n d o w s ® XP PC Card (PCMCIA) W izard to set up the card. Refer to your Microsoft ® documentation for more information, or refe[...]

204 If Someth ing Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 2 Click My Computer icon with the secondary b utton, then click Propert ies . The System Propert ies dialog box appe ars. 3 Click the Hardwar e tab . 4 Click the Device Manager b utton. 5 Double-click the PCMCIA adapter . 6 Double-click the appropriate PC Card. The [...]

205 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har d war e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Removing a malfunctioning card and reinstalling it can correct many problems. A PC Card error occurs. Reinsert the card to make sure it is properly connected. If the card is attached to an external de vice, check that the connection is secure. Refer to the card’ [...]

206 If Someth ing Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 If you cannot resolve the prob lem, contact the printer’ s manufacturer . The printer will not print what y ou see on the scr een. Many programs display informa tion on the screen dif ferently from the way the y print it. See if your program has a print pre vie w [...]

207 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Develop good computing habits Make sure you are prepared. Sa ve y our work frequently . Y ou can ne ver predict when your computer will lock, forci ng you to close a progra m and lose unsav ed changes. Many software programs b uild in an automatic backup, but you shou[...]

208 If Someth ing Goes Wrong If you need further assistance 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Y our local computer store or book store sells a v ariety of self- help books you can us e to suppl ement the inform ation in the manuals. If you need further assistance If you hav e follo wed the recommen dations in this chapter and are still havi ng problems, you [...]

209 If Something Goes Wrong If you need further assistance 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Contacting T oshiba If you still need help and su spect that the problem is hardware-related, T oshiba offers a v ariety of resources to help you. T oshiba’ s T echnical Support Website For technical support, or to stay current on the most recent software and hardw[...]

210 If Someth ing Goes Wrong Other T oshiba Internet W eb sites 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Other T oshiba Internet Web sites toshiba.com W orldwide T oshiba corporate site computers.toshib a.com Marketing and product information in the USA www .toshiba.ca Canada www .toshiba-Europe.com Europe www .toshiba.co.jp/index.htm Japan http://servicio.toshiba.[...]

211 If Something Goes Wrong T oshiba’ s worldwide of fices 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 T oshiba’ s worldwide offices A ustralia T oshiba (A ustralia) Pty . Limi ted 84-92 T alavera Road North Ryde NSW 2113 Sydney Australia Canada T oshiba Canada Ltd. 191 McNabb Street Markham, Ontario L3R - 8H2 Canada France T oshiba Systèmes (France) S.A. 7, Rue [...]

212 If Someth ing Goes Wrong T oshiba’ s worldwide off i ces 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 For more information on ad ditional T oshiba worldwide locations, please visit: www .toshiba.co.jp/index.htm . Spain T oshiba Information Systems (España) S.A. Parque Empresarial San Fernando Edificio Europa, 1a Planta Escalera A 28831 (Madrid) San Fernando de H[...]

213 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Appendix A Hot Keys Hot keys are keys th at, wh en pr essed in combination with the Fn ke y , turn system functions on and of f. Hot keys ha ve a legend on the ke y indicating the option or feature the k e y controls. V olume Mute V olume Control Fn + This hot ke y enables/disables v olume mute on your computer . When v [...]

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

215 Hot Keys P asswor d security 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 6 Click OK . 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 A C po wer) your display may rea ppear automatically after a short time. T o protect your de sktop, you must set up a screen sa ver with a pass[...]

216 Hot Keys P ower usag e mode 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Power usage mode Fn + This hot k ey disp lays the po wer usage po p-up win- do w and c ycles through the battery sav e modes. Sample power usage modes The properties of each mode are se t in the T oshiba Po wer Management utility . For more information, see “TOSHIB A Po wer Sa ver” on page[...]

217 Hot Keys Standby mode 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Standby mode Fn + This hot ke y puts the computer into Standby mode. ❖ A message box is displayed by d efault to confirm that the computer is going into Standby mode. Y ou can choose not to display this message box. Sample Standby conf irmation box ❖ For more information about Standb y mode, ple[...]

218 Hot Keys Hibernation mode 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Hibernation mode Fn + This hot ke y puts the co mputer into Hibernation mode. ❖ If Hibernation mode is enabled (the default) a message bo x is displayed b y default to conf irm the computer is going into Hibernation mode. Y ou can choose not to display this message box. Sample Hibernatio n con[...]

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

220 Hot Keys Disabling or enab ling the T ouchP ad 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Disabling or enabling the T ouchPad Zooming applications in/out Fn + This hot key enables/disables the T ouchPad. T o use the T ouchPad, see “Disabling or enabling the T ouchPad” on page 78 . Sample disable and ena ble T ouchP ad windows Fn + This hot ke y turns the Zoom[...]

221 Hot Keys K e yboard hot k e ys 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Keyboard hot keys Fn + This hot ke y informs yo u when the W ireless antenna on-of f switch is in the of f position. (No message appears when th e W i-Fi antenna on-of f switch is in th e on positi on.) Fn + This hot ke y turns the cursor control ove rlay on and of f. Fn + This hot ke y tur[...]

222 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Appendix B P o wer Cord/Cable C o nnector s Y our computer features a uni versal po wer supply you can use worldwide. This appendix sho ws the shapes of the typical A C po wer cord/cable connectors for v arious parts of the wo rld. USA and Canada UL app roved CS A ap prove d United Kingdom BS app roved Australia AS app r[...]

223 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Appendix C Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer ConfigFree™ is a set of utilities th at makes it easy to control communication de vices and network connections. ConfigFree also lets you identify communication problems and create profiles for easy sw itching between locations and communication networks. The Con[...]

224 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 informatio n on setting up and using ConfigFree, see the Help File included in the application. Starting ConfigFree T[...]

225 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Confi gF ree Utilit ies 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample ConfigF r ee Launc her ConfigFree Utilities Connectivity Doctor The Connecti vity Doctor lets you analyze you r network connections and f ix network-connection prob lems. Using Connecti vity Doctor , you can vie w detailed network information by[...]

226 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer ConfigF r ee Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample Connectivity Doctor scr een Movin g the mouse pointer o v er a wired or wireless network de vice icon displays information about the device, such as its IP address, subnet mask, an d MA C address. A wireless network de vice also shows information[...]

227 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Confi gF ree Utilit ies 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 pr[...]

228 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer ConfigF r ee Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o search for wireless devices: 1 Click the icon in the system tray . 2 Click Search f or Wireless De vices . A virtual map appears with a graphical representation of the wireless de vices that ha v e been detec ted. Search for Wireless Devic es can al[...]

229 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Confi gF ree Utilit ies 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample viewing W i-F i devices The following screen sho ws an e xample of Bluetooth devices 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 [...]

230 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer ConfigF r ee Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 1 Click the icon of a Bluetooth de vice. 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 can conf igure an d connect to t[...]

231 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Confi gF ree Utilit ies 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Printer settings for the default printer . 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 Capture and click OK . The Add Prof ile screen appears.[...]

232 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer ConfigF r ee Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample Add Pr ofile scr een The online help provides real-world examples of setting 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 a[...]

233 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Confi gF ree Utilit ies 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 wireless LAN Configurat ion is set to Ad hoc. If you are connected to an access point, th e connection is br oken an d re- established later . T o re vie w the current T oshiba Wireless Projector settings and change them if necessary: 1 Click the icon [...]

234 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Using the Au tomatic Switc h 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 If the wireless mode for the wi reless 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 iguration re turns to the se ttings that were last used b[...]

235 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Semi-A utomatic Switc h F eatur e 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 4 Click OK . If your computer is connected to mult iple wireless LAN devices, the Auto Switch (SSID) feature is disabled. T o enable this feature, only one wire less LAN device can be used. Semi-Automatic Switch Feature The Semi-Automatic fea[...]

236 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Semi-A utomatic Switc h F eatur e 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The computer is no w configured to use the Semi-Automatic Switch feature. When the computer connects to an SSID in a profile, a di splay notif ication windo w appears. Y ou can then click Switch on the window to switch prof iles. Y ou can als[...]

237 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Glossar y TECHNICAL NOTE: Some features defined in this glossary may not be av ailable on your computer . Acronyms The follo wing 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[...]

238 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 DMA direct memory access DIMM dual inlin e memory modul e DOS disk operating system DPI dots per inch DSTN dual supertwist nem atic DV D digital versatile (or video) disc DV D - RO M digital v ersatile (or video) disc read-on ly memory ECP enhanced cap abilities po rt EPR OM erasable programmable read-only memor[...]

239 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 RAM random access memory RFI radio frequency interference RO M read-only memory RT C real-time clock SCSI small computer system interface SDRAM synchronous dynamic ran dom access memory SRAM static random access memory SVGA super video graphics adapter TFT thin film transistor USB univ ersal serial bus URL unifo[...]

240 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 alternating curr ent (A C) — The type of po wer usually su pplied to residential and commercial w all outle ts. A C reverses its direction at regular interv als. Compare dir ect current (DC). application — A computer program that yo u use to perform tasks of a specific type. Applications includ e wo rd proce[...]

241 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 bus — An electrical circuit that c onnects the central processing unit (CPU) with other parts of the computer , such as the video adapter , disk dri ves, and ports. It is the pathway through which data flo ws from one de vice to another . See also bus speed , fr ontside bus . bus speed — The s peed at which [...]

242 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 compatibility — Th e e xtent to which computers, programs, or devices can work together harmoniously , using the same commands, formats, or language as each other . configuration — (1) The collection of compon ents that make up a single computer system. (2) Ho w parts of the system are set up (that is, confi[...]

243 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 disable — T o turn a computer opti on of f. See also enable . disc — A round, flat piece of metal, desi gned to be read from and written to by optical (laser) technology , an d used in the production of optical discs, such as CDs and D VDs. Compare disk. disk — A round, flat piece of materi al that can be [...]

244 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 DV D — An individual digital versatile (or video) disc. See also DV D - RO M . D V D-R OM (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 emulatio[...]

245 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 fo rm at — (verb) T o prepare a blank di sk for use with the computer’ s operating system. Formatting creates a structure on the dis k so that the operating system can write in formation to the disk or read information from it. frontside b us — The primary pathway (bus) between the CPU and the computer’ [...]

246 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 hot swapping — The ability to add or remo ve de vices 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[...]

247 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 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 driv es may dif fer from its physical driv es. For e xample, a single hard disk dri ve may be partitioned in to two or more logical driv es. M megaby[...]

248 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 non-interlaced — A method of refreshing a computer scr een, in which each pixel of e very line is refreshed 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[...]

249 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 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 netw ork or a peripheral device. processor — See central pr ocessing unit (CPU) . program — A set of i nstruc[...]

250 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 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 O M remains whether or not the computer is recei ving po wer . This type of memory is used to store your comput er’ s BIOS, whic h is essential instructio ns the computer reads w[...]

251 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 U universal serial bu s (USB) — USB is a serial bus that supports a data transfer rate of up to 4 80 Mbps (480 million bits per second). USB can connect up to 127 peripheral de vices through a single all- purpose USB port. USB allows hot swapping of peripherals. See also bus, hot swapping, serial. upload — T[...]

252 Index Numerics 101-key ke yboard 88 A A C adapter 51 AC p ow e r connecting adapter 52 power light 57 accessories devices 138 docking solutions 133 POR T -Noteworthy computer lock cable 84 adding memory 58 audio .W A V digi tal wa ve f iles 158 features 156 playing 97 B Backup or Restore W izard 95 battery changing 125 charge does not last 195 [...]

Index 253 problem solving 202 channels DMA 190 IRQ 190 checking device properties 192 cleaning the computer 83 click 78 COM port 154 command Tu r n O f f 103 communications network connection 155 system resources 190 compact discs inserting 100 problem solving 202 removing 100 computer customizing 168 lock 84 non-system disk or disk error message 1[...]

Index 254 inserting discs 100 D V D-R OM or multifunction drive inserting a disc 99 removing 101 D V D-R OM/mul ti-function driv e dri ve tray will not open 201 problems 201 troubleshooting 192 E en vironment computer-friendly 41 ergonomics 42 , 43 , 45 error messages device dri ver conflict 189 general hardware problem 189 non-system disk or disk [...]

Index 255 methods 110 , 112 hot key display brightness 219 display modes 219 Hibernatio n mode 218 instant password security 214 keyboard 220 keyboard o verlays 221 password security 214 po wer usage mode 216 Stand By mode 217 Standby mode 217 volume control 213 volume mute 213 hot keys 214 po wer usage modes 125 hot swapping 140 precautions 141 Ho[...]

Index 256 monitor not working 196 moving the computer 84 N network 169 accessing 155 Dial-Up Netw orking W izard 155 O optional addit ional equipment memory modules 58 Note worthy computer lock cable 84 P PC Card checklist 203 CIS (Card Information Structure) 203 errors 205 hot swapping 140 installing 141 modem default 154 not recognized 204 proble[...]

Index 257 Device Manager 191 disabling a device 191 , 192 disk driv e is slo w 199 display is blank 196 D V D-R OM/multi- function driv e tray does not eject 201 external display not work ing 198 external keyboard not working 196 external monitor 196 fault y memory 193 hardware conflict 189 , 190 high-pitched noise 20 2 illegal operation 183 Intern[...]

Index 258 setting hard disk driv e passwords 175 setting up computer 49 printer 75 Shut down using 105 Shut down command 103 simultaneous screens 137 Slim Port Replicator 133 Slim SelectB ay modules 138 remo ving mo dule 139 sound problem solving 202 sound system connecting external speakers 157 speakers connecting external speakers 157 Standby com[...]

Index 259 Help 188 Help and Support 188 problem solving 186 special features 146 wireless interoperability 7 wireless netw orking 155 wizards Add Printer 75 Backup or Restore 95[...]