Toshiba Satellite 75 manual

PMAD00009011 08/04 Satellite ® A70/75 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 Wrong” on page 143 in this guide. Handling the cord on this product will expo[...]

2 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Models: Satellite ® A70/A75 Series ReWritable CD/DVD Drives The computer system you purchased ma y include a ReWritable CD and/or D VD driv e(s), among the mo st adv anced data storage technologies av ailable. As with any ne w technology , you must read and follow all set-up and usage instructions in the applicable user gui[...]

3 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 CRITICAL APPLICA TION, Y OU , AND NO T TOSHIB A, ASSUME FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR SUCH USE. FCC Notice “Declaration of Conformity Information” This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to P art 15 of th e FCC rules. These limit s are designed to provide reason[...]

4 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Contact: T oshiba America Information Systems, Inc. 9740 Irvine Blvd. Irvine, CA 92 618-1697 (949) 583-3000 Industr y Canada requirement This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conformé à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. FCC requirements The following informatio[...]

5 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 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 occasionally be necessary for them to make changes in their equipment, operations or p rocedur es. If these changes might affect your service or the operation of your equipmen t, the te[...]

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

7 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 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 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 emission electr[...]

24 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 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 Direct PC Monday – Friday: 10: 00 – 17:00 T oll Free T el: 0120-13-1100 Direct Dial: 03-3457-5[...]

25 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 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 , read the user’ s guide carefully and keep it for your future reference. In cas[...]

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 ......... ........................................ .............. 35 This guide ...............................................................36 Safety icons ............................................................37 Other icons used ...............................................38 Other documen[...]

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 ........................................55 Using the TouchPad™ .............................................55 Co[...]

30 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Starting a program from Windows ® Explorer ....80 Starting a program from the Run dialog box ....81 Saving your work .................................................... 82 Printing your work .................................................. 84 Backing up your files ..............................................[...]

31 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Chapter 3: Mobile Computin g ........................... ..................... 105 Toshiba’s energy-saver design..............................105 Running the computer on battery power ..............105 Battery Notice ................................................. 106 Power management .........................[...]

32 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Internet features ..............................................131 Uploading and downloading files from the Internet .............................................. 132 Exploring video features .......................................132 Changing the display properties setting ................ 133 Display settings [...]

33 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Power and the batteries .................................. 154 Keyboard problems .........................................156 Display problems ............................................ 156 Disk drive problems ........................................ 159 DVD-ROM or multi-functi on drive problems ...160 Sound sys[...]

34 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Appendix B: Power Cable Co nnectors .......... ............ 180 Appendix C: Using C onfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer ..... ...................... 181 Getting Started ......................................................182 Starting ConfigFree ......................................... 182 ConfigFree Utiliti[...]

35 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 I ntroduction 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 pany you where ver you go. Y our system comes with either the Microsoft ® Wi n d o w s ® XP Home or W indows XP Pro fessional operating sy stem. Y our oper[...]

36 Introduction 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 os[...]

37 Introductio n 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 potential hazards t hat 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 icon[...]

38 Introduction 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 highli ghts technical information about the computer . HINT : This icon deno tes helpful hints and tips. DEFINITION: Th is icon indi cates the de finition of a te rm used in the t[...]

39 Introductio n 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 pcsuppo[...]

40 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 n otebook computer . Selecting a place to work Y our computer is portable and designed to be used in a v ariety of circumstances and locations. Creating a[...]

41 Getting Started Selecting a place to work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Equipment that ge nerates a st rong electromagnetic field, 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 heaters[...]

42 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-related injuries. ❖ Place the computer on a flat surface at a comfortable height and distance . Y o u should be able to type without twisting your torso or neck, and look[...]

43 Getting Started Selecting a place to work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Whiche ver t ype you choose, use the follo wing guidelines to adjust your chair for maximum computing comfort. ❖ Position your chair so that the ke yboard is at or slightly belo w the le vel of your elbo w . Y ou should be able to type comfortably with your shou lders relaxed and [...]

44 Getting Started Selecting a place to work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Y our LCD display has a brightn ess approaching that of a TV device. We recommend that you adjust the brightness of your LCD to a comfortable level to prevent possible strain on your eyes. Arms and wrists ❖ A void bending, arching, or twisting your wrists. K eep them in a relaxed,[...]

45 Getting Started Selecting a place to work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 computer frequently and focus your e yes on a distant object for at least 30 seconds. Y our LCD display has a brightn ess approaching that of a TV device. We recommend that you adjust the brightness of your LCD to a comfortable level to prevent possible strain on your eyes. Other pr[...]

46 Getting Started Selecting a place to work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Some PC Cards can become hot with prolonge d use. If two cards are installed, both can become hot even if only one is used extensively . Overheatin g of a PC Card can res ult in errors or instability in the PC Card operation. Be careful when you remove a PC Card that has been used f[...]

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

48 Getting Started Setting up your computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Setting up your software 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 screen, click Next to enter the Setup Wi z a r d . 2 Confirm acceptance of Microsoft’ s End User License Agreement and click[...]

49 Getting Started Setting up your computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 A windo w displays the message, “Who will use this computer?” 7 Enter your name and click Next to complete the process. A windo w displays the message, “Th ank you. ” 8 Click Finish to continue. Y our computer restarts automatically . Registering your computer with T oshiba P[...]

50 Getting Started Connecting to a power so ur ce 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Connecting to a power source Y our computer requires power to operate. Use the power cable and A C adapter to conn ect the computer to a liv e electrical outlet, or to ch arge the computer’ s battery . Sample power cabl e and A C adapter Hold the power cable by its plug when [...]

51 Getting Started Connecting to a po wer sour ce 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o connect A C power to the computer: 1 Connect the po wer cable to the A C adapter . Sample connecting the power cable to the A C adapter 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[...]

52 Getting Started Char ging the main battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Glo ws green when the ba ttery is fully char ged. ❖ Is unlit when the computer is not connected to an external po wer source. For information on determining battery po wer , see “Monitoring battery po wer” on page 110 . Damaged power cables can ca use fire or electric sho[...]

53 Getting Started Using the computer for the f irst time 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 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 can be used to select a power level setting that re[...]

54 Getting Started Using the computer for the fir st time 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o avoid damaging the display pa nel, do not force it beyond the point where it moves easily . Never lift or move the computer using the display panel. Small bright dots may ap pear on your TFT disp lay when you turn on your computer . Y our display co ntains an extrem[...]

55 Getting Started Using the T ouchP ad™ 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 This information applies to all the features and icons described in this guide . T urning on the power 1 Check that any dri ves on the computer are empty . 2 T urn on the computer by pressing and releasing the po wer bu tton located on th e top of the keyboard. When you turn on the co[...]

56 Getting Started Using the T ouchP ad™ 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ T o mov e the cursor to the right side of the page, slide your fi nger across the T ouchPad from left to right. ❖ T o mov e it to the left side, slide your f inger from right to left. Because the T ouchPad is much smaller th an the display screen, moving your cursor across the s[...]

57 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optiona l) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 Click Mouse or press the Fn + F9 hot ke ys. 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 e r is appropriate. 6 Click A pply . 7 Click OK . The Mouse P[...]

58 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 computer’ s memory if you use com plex software or process large amounts of data. Additional memory comes in v arious capacities (to stay current on the most recent software and hardware options for your computer, and for other product information, be sure to regular[...]

59 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optiona l) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample base of a Satellite A70/A75 series computer 4 Using a standard Phillips no. 1 scre wdriv er , unscrew the screw that secures the e xpa nsion memory module slot cov er, then remov e the expansion memory modu le slot cove r . Sample r emoving the e xpansion modul[...]

60 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 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 have built up . T o avoid damaging the memor y module, be ca reful not to touch its gold connector bar (on the s[...]

61 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optiona l) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 9 Replace the e xpansion memory module slot co ver . 10 Replace the screw and tighten it. 11 T urn the computer ov er and reconnect any cables you remov ed. 12 T urn on the computer . T o verify that the computer correctly recognizes the memory , click Start , Control[...]

62 Getting Started Using an e xternal ke yboar d 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 4 Complete the procedure by follo wing steps 10 through 12 in “Installing additional memory (optional)” on page 57 . Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use a full-size ke yboard, you can attach on e to your computer . The computer’ s USB ports s upport any USB- co[...]

63 Getting Started Connecting a printer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Y ou must supply the proper printer cable. If one did not come with your printer , you may purchase one from an electronics or computer store. If your printer is ECP- or IE EE-compli ant, make s ure your printer cable is an IEE E 1284 cable. Y ou can connect a USB-compatible printer to y[...]

64 Getting Started Setting up a printer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Setting up a printer If you started your co mputer with a printer connected an d turned on, it may have been de tected automatically (Plug and Play). If this is not the case, th en you must install the printer driv er for the model of printe r that is connected to your computer . Y ou in[...]

65 Getting Started Setting up a printer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample Add Printer W izard 4 Click Next . The Add Printer W izard asks y ou to select your printer . TECHNICAL NOTE: If your printer is Plug and Play , the operating system recognizes it automatically . Y ou can ignore the remainder of this section. See you r printer manual. 5 If the pri[...]

66 Getting Started Setting up a printer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 7 From the list of manufacturers and printers, select your printer , then click Next . 8 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 Add Printer W izard prompts you to e[...]

67 Getting Started Using external display de vices 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using external display devices Y our computer comes with a built-in LCD display , but you can also connect an external display de vice to the av ailable video port: ❖ An external monitor or pr ojector via the RGB (monitor) port. Before connecting an external monitor or video[...]

68 Getting Started Using external display de vices 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Built-in display only ❖ Built-in display and extern al monitor simultaneously ❖ External monitor only 3 Release the Fn key . TECHNICAL NOTE: Y ou can also change these se ttings using the Display Properties Box. Set the option for the video contro ller by clicking Star[...]

69 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[...]

70 Getting Started Caring for your computer 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, the LCD p[...]

71 Getting Started Caring for your computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Moving the computer Before moving your computer , even across the room, mak e sure all disk acti vity has ended (the disk acti vity lights stop glo wing) and all ex ternal peripheral cables are disconnected. Never pick up the computer by its display pa nel or by the back (where the p[...]

72 Getting Started Caring for your computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 Insert the cable’ s locking end into the security lock slot, then rotate the ke y a quarter turn and remov e it. The computer is no w securely locked to deter computer theft. Sample locking the computer[...]

73 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Chapter 2 Learning t he Basics This chapter lists some computing tips and provides important information about basic features. Computing tips ❖ Sa ve your w ork frequently . Y our work temporarily stays in the computer’ s memory until you sa ve it to the disk. Y ou will lose all unsa ved work, if, for e xample, a system[...]

74 Learning the Basics Computing tips 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Back up your f iles to disks (or other remov able media) on a regular basis. Label the backup copies clearly and store them in a safe place. If your hard disk suddenly fails, you may lose all the data on it unless you hav e a separate backup copy . ❖ Use Error -checking and Disk Defr[...]

75 Learning the Basics Using the ke y boar d 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using the keyboard Key b o a rd Character keys T yping with the character keys is v ery much like typing on a type writer , except that: ❖ The spacebar creates a space chara cter instead of just passing over an area of the page. ❖ The lo wercase l (el) and the number 1 are not i[...]

76 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboar d 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys Ctrl, Fn and Alt ke ys The Ctrl , Fn , and Alt ke ys do dif ferent things depending on the program you are usi ng. For more i nformation, see your program documentation. Function keys The function ke ys (not to be confused with the Fn key) are the 12 keys at th[...]

77 Learning the Basics Using the ke y boar d 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Overlay keys K eyboar d overlay ke ys The keys with numbers and symbols on the front of them form the numeric and cursor ov erlay . This overlay lets you enter numeric data or co ntrol the cursor as you w ould using the ten-k ey k eypad on a desktop computer’ s ke yboard. Using th[...]

78 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboar d 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o use the cursor control ov erla y when the numeric overlay is on, press and hold down Shift while you use the cursor co ntrol ke ys. T o return to the numeric overl ay , release Shi ft . T o turn off the numeric k eypad ov erlay , hold down the Fn key and press F11 again. The nume[...]

79 Learning the Basics Starting a pr ogram 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Starting a program The easiest way to start a progra m is to double-click the name of the file that contains the in formation you wa nt to work on. T o fin d the f ile, use My Computer or W indo ws Explorer . If you prefer to op en the program first, you have four options: ❖ Double-[...]

80 Learning the Basics Starting a pr ogram 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Starting a program from Windows ® Explorer If a program is not listed in the Prog rams menu, you can start it from W indows ® Ex plorer . W indo ws ® Explorer gi ves you a view of your computer’ s c ontents as a hierarchy or “tree. ” Y ou can easily see the content of each dr[...]

81 Learning the Basics Starting a pr ogram 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Starting a program from the Run dialog box This e xample us es the Run comm and to start W ordPa d: 1 Click Start , then click Run . The Run dialog box appears. Sample Run dialog box 2 In the Run dialog box: ❖ If you know the program’ s location, type the command line. For a progr[...]

82 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 work to the hard disk driv e. Always save your data even whe n you are using the Stand by . If your battery fully discharges, your information will be lost. Y our computer can be configu red to warn you when the batter y is ru[...]

83 Learning the Basics Saving your work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 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. The W indows ® XP operating system supports file names of up to 255 characters; the names can inclu[...]

84 Learning the Basics Printing your work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 To s a v e : ❖ A f ile you are updating, open the program’ s File menu and click Sa ve . ❖ A ne w file, choose Sa ve As from the File menu, ty pe a name for the f ile, and click OK . HINT : T o make another copy of the file you are currently working with, choose Save As from the [...]

85 Learning the Basics Bac king up your f iles 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Backing up your files Backing up your files means copying individual f ile s to media, such as a CD. Or copying entire sections of your hard disk to another device such as a tape drive or to your network partition. T o back up to a CD, optio nal diskette d ri ve, or other media: 1[...]

86 Learning the Basics Using the D VD-R OM or multi-function drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 TECHNICAL NOTE: When restorin g files, the backup program prompts you if you tr y to overwrite a file that already exis ts on the hard disk. Make sure the backup version is the one you want before overwriting the existing file. Using the DVD-ROM or multi-functi[...]

87 Learning the Basics Using the D VD-R OM or multi-function drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 A special feature allows you to play audio CDs e ven when the computer is turned off. Drive components and control buttons The D VD-R OM or multi-function dri ve resides on the left side of the computer . The CD/DVD control bu ttons are located to the left of t[...]

88 Learning the Basics Using the D VD-R OM or multi-function drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 HINT : When the computer is off and the DVD-ROM or rmulti- function drive is on , press the stop/ejec t control button on the left side of the keyboard to eject a disc. CD/DVD control and Music CD buttons The control b uttons to the left of the ke yboard let yo[...]

89 Learning the Basics Using the D VD-R OM or multi-function drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The stop/eject b utton stops a disc that is currently playing. Y ou can eject a disc by pressing the stop/eject button twice. Use this method to eject a disc when the computer is turned of f and after the Music CD b utton has been pressed. The next track b utto[...]

90 Learning the Basics Using the D VD-R OM or multi-function drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample inserting a disc Be careful not to touch the drive’ s lens (located underneath the drive’ s spindle) or the area around it. Doing so could cause the drive to malfun ction. 5 Gently press the center of the disc onto the spindle until it locks into pla[...]

91 Learning the Basics Using the D VD-R OM or multi-function drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Playing an audio CD Insert an Insert an audio CD and close the disc tray . The computer automatically detects a disc in the dri ve and opens the Audio CD window . T o play an audio CD select the Play A udio CD using W indows Media ® Player option and click OK [...]

92 Learning the Basics Using the D VD-R OM or multi-function drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The W indo ws Media Player windo w appears. Sample W indows Media TM Player scr een The W indows Media Player cont rol panel works much like an ordinary compact di sc player: ❖ T o play the CD or to pause, click the Play/Pause bu tton on the CD Player control[...]

93 Learning the Basics Using the D VD-R OM or multi-function drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 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 damage your ears. 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 do[...]

94 Learning the Basics Using the D VD-R OM or multi-function drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 and CD-Re writable (CD-R W) discs; and read D VD-R/- R W or D VD RAM discs. Copy protection technology included in certain media may prevent or limit recording or viewing of th e media. For details on ho w to use the software, please refer to the respectiv e On[...]

95 Learning the Basics Using the D VD-R OM or multi-function drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 Remov e the disc from the disc tray and place it in its protectiv e cover . If the disc is spin ning when you open the disc tray , wait for the disc to stop before removing it. 4 Close the disc tray by pressing gently on the center of the tray until it clicks[...]

96 Learning the Basics P owering down the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ T o clean a disc, wipe it from the center outwards (not in a circle) with a clean, dry cloth. If necessary , moisten the cloth with water or a neutral cleaner (not benzine or rubbing alco hol). Le t the disc dry completely before inserting it in the driv e. Powering down t[...]

97 Learning the Basics P owering down the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using T urn Off or Shut down For th e Win dows ® XP Home operating system, follo w these steps to shut do wn the computer: 1 Click Start , select T urn off computer . The T urn off computer dialog box ap pears. Sample T urn off computer dialog box 2 Click Tu r n O f f . The c[...]

98 Learning the Basics P owering down the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Hibernation command The Hibernation comman d sh uts the computer do wn completely , but it f irst sav es the current state of the computer to the hard disk. Since Hibern ation mode does not require po wer to maintain the sav ed information, the system settings are retained ind[...]

99 Learning the Basics P owering down the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Stand By command The Stand by puts the computer into a po wer-sa ving mode. Stand by holds the current state of the computer in memory so that, when you restart the computer , you can continue working from where you left of f. Factors when choosi ng Stand by: ❖ While in Stan[...]

100 Learning the Basics P owering down the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 1 Click Start , Contr ol Panel , then P erf ormance and Maintenance . 2 Click the T oshiba Power Management icon. The Po wer Options Properties dialog box appears. 3 Click the Advanced tab, and select the options you want. ❖ When I close the lid of my portable computer Set [...]

101 Learning the Basics Using Hibernation 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using Hibernation Follo w these steps to po wer do wn the computer using Hibernation: 1 Click Start , select T urn off computer . The T urn off computer dialog box ap pears. 2 Hold do wn the Shift ke y . The Stand by option c hanges to the Hibernation option. Sample T urn off computer [...]

102 Learning the Basics Using Hibernation 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 into Hibernation mode wh en you press the po wer bu tton. ❖ When I close the lid Set this option to Hiber nation for the computer to go into Hibernation mode wh en you close the display panel. Sample T oshiba P ower Manag ement Advanced tab 4 Click A pply . 5 Click OK , then close th[...]

103 Learning the Basics Using Stand by 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using Stand by Follo w these steps to po wer down the computer using the Stand by: 1 Click Start , select T urn off computer . The T urn of f computer box appears. 2 Click Stand By . Sample T urn off computer dialog box The computer sa ves the status of all op en programs and f iles to me[...]

104 Learning the Basics T oshiba’s online r esour ces 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 1 Open the Start menu, then click Contr ol Panel . 2 Click the Perf ormance and Maintenance icon, and then click the T oshiba Power M anagement icon. 3 Click the Advanced tab . 4 Select Stand By for the options you w ant. When I press the po wer button Set this option to [...]

105 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 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 [...]

106 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Battery Notice Battery life may v ary depend ing on applications, power management settings and featur es utilized. Rechar ge time v aries depending on usage. The battery may not ch ar ge while the computer is consuming full po wer . After a period of time, the ba tter[...]

107 Mobile Computing Char ging th e batteries 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Changes to these settings may re sult in system performance or stability issues. Users who are not complete ly familiar with the power management component of the syste m should use the preset configuration . For assistance with setup changes, contact T osh iba’ s Global Support [...]

108 Mobile Computing Char ging the batteries 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Never leave batteries in the batter y charger for more than a week at a time. Doing so may reduce the potential charge of the batter y . Use only battery chargers de signed to work with your notebook computer . Y ou can ord er a T oshiba batter y charger from T oshiba’ s Web site [...]

109 Mobile Computing Char ging th e batteries 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Leav e the po wer connected, and the battery should begin charging after a fe w minutes. HINT : Once the battery is fully charged, we recommend that you operate your computer on batter y power until the batter y discharges completely . Doing this extends batter y life and helps ens[...]

110 Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 It is seldom necessar y to charge the RTC battery because it charges while the compute r is on. If the RTC battery is low, the real-time clock and calendar may display the incorrect time and date o r stop working. When Hibernation mode is enab led and the RTC battery is completely [...]

111 Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The current power source an d battery power remaining section displays the current charge state of the battery . The v alue displays as a percentage of remaining battery charge. 3 Click the Battery Po w er Meter tab . Sample T oshiba P ower Manageme nt Battery P ower Meter tab TECH[...]

112 Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Ho w much you use the hard disk and other driv es ❖ Whether you use any o ptional de vices to which the battery supplies power , such as a PC Card ❖ Where you are working—since operating time decreases at lo w temperatures There are v a rious ways in which you can conserv[...]

113 Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 your open programs and files to the hard disk before shutting down. Setting battery alarms Y our computer can be config ured to warn you when the battery is running lo w . Y ou can set multiple alarms. Each alarm can be set to alert you when a specified percentage of remaining batt[...]

114 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Changing the main batter y When your battery p o wer is running lo w , you ha ve two options—connect the computer to an A C power source or install a charged battery . When handling a batter y , be careful not to drop it or short- circuit its terminals. Also, do not drop, hit or[...]

115 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample r eleasing the battery 7 While still holding the release latch in the open position gently lift the battery pack out of the computer . Sample r emoving the battery If the batter y is leaking or its case is cracked, pu t on protective gloves to handle it, a nd discard it imm[...]

116 Mobile Computing T aking car e of your battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample inserting battery When you replace your batter y , slide the batter y lock towards you to lock the battery pack. T aking care of your batter y The follo wing sections of fer tips on ho w to tak e care of your battery and prolo ng its life. Safety precautions ❖ If the [...]

117 Mobile Computing T aking care of your battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 cause it to ov erheat and may cau se damage to the battery or the computer . ❖ 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 h[...]

118 Mobile Computing Disposing of used b atteries safely 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 4 Connect the A C adapter to the computer and the power cord to a po wer outlet. Th e DC-IN or A C po wer-light LED should glo w green, and the Battery LED should glo w amber to indicate that the battery pack is being charged. If the DC-IN or A C po wer-light indicator d[...]

119 Mobile Computing T r aveling tips 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The computer’ s m ain batter y is a Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) batter y , which can explode if not properly replaced, use d, handled, or disposed of. Putting spent batteri es in the trash is not only irresponsible, it may be illegal. Dispose of the battery as required by local o rdinances or r[...]

120 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Chapter 4 Exploring Y our Options In this chapter , you will explor e some of the special features of your Satellite ® S eries notebook computer . Exploring the desktop The desktop is the launching pad for everything you can do in the W indows ® XP Home or XP Professional operatin g system. Y ou use its features to sta r[...]

121 Exploring Y our Options 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[...]

122 Exploring Y our Options 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 [...]

123 Exploring Y our Options Setting up for communications 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T askbar Each time you open a pro gram, a b utton associated with that program appears on the task bar . W ith some programs, a button appears on the taskbar for each document or window you open. Y ou can use these b uttons to quickly switch between the programs or win [...]

124 Exploring Y our Options Setting up for communications 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Communicate with your of fice’ s local area network (LAN), or a larger corporate wide area network (W AN). For specific information about connecting to a LAN or W AN, consult your network administrator . ❖ Send a fax directly from your computer . T o connect to [...]

125 Exploring Y our Options Setting up for communications 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 1 Click Start , Contr ol Panel , then Printers and Other Hardwar e . 2 Click Phone and Modem options . 3 The Phone and Modem op tions window appears. 4 Click the Modems tab . A location box appe ars. 5 In the Attached T o field, t he COM port is specified. 6 Make a note[...]

126 Exploring Y our Options Setting up for communications 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample connecting the telep hone cable to the modem port 2 Connect the other end to the RJ-11 wall jack. Sample connecting to a wall jack The modem is designed for use with a standard analog telephone line. Do not conn ect the modem to a digital telephone line. A digita[...]

127 Exploring Y our Options Setting up for communications 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Connecting your computer to a network Y ou can connect your computer to a network to increase its capabilities and functionality usin g one of its communication ports. Accessing a network T o access a network: ❖ At the of fice, connect an Ethe rnet cable to the RJ-45 [...]

128 Exploring Y our Options Setting up for communications 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using Wireless LAN Connectivity The transmission speed over the wireless LAN and the distance over whic h wireless LAN can reach may var y depending on surrounding electromagnetic environ ment, obstacles, ac cess point de sign and config uration, and client design and s[...]

129 Exploring Y our Options 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 Inter[...]

130 Exploring Y our Options 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. [...]

131 Exploring Y our Options 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, ty pe the W eb address. The W eb address, or[...]

132 Exploring Y our Options Explorin g video featur es 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Online shopping Many W eb sites offer products and services for sale. Uploading and downloading f iles from the Internet T ransferring files from one comp uter to another is termed uploading (transferring data from your computer to a site on the W eb), or do wnloading [...]

133 Exploring Y our Options Changing the display pr operties setting 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Changing the display properties setting 1 Right-click anywhere on your desktop and select Properties . The Display Properties dialog bo x appears. Sample Display Pr operties dialog box 2 Click the Settings tab . 3 Slide the Screen area slider bar to ward Less[...]

134 Exploring Y our Options Explor ing audio fe atur es 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Exploring audio features Y ou can use your computer to reco rd sounds using an external microphon e. Y ou can play .wa v sound f iles or audio CDs using the b uilt-in speakers, h eadphones or external speakers. For info rmation on playing audio CDs an d/or D VDs, see “U[...]

135 Exploring Y our Options Explorin g audio feat ures 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample Sound Recorder scr een 3 Click the Record b utton and speak no rmally into the microphone. Y ou can only record 60 seconds at a time. 4 When you ha ve f inished recording, click t he Stop b utton. 5 T o hear what you just recorded, click the Play b utton. 6 T o sa v[...]

136 Exploring Y our Options Explor ing audio fe atur es 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 4 Click OK . Y our new settings tak e effe ct the next time you record. Using external speakers or headphones Y our computer is equipped w ith a full stereo sound system with internal speakers. Instead of using the internal speakers, you can connect headph ones or a pair [...]

137 Exploring Y our Options Using the i.LINK ® port 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using the i.LINK ® port The i.LINK ® port on the left side of the computer provides an extremely f ast data transfer rate (up to 400 me ga bits per second [Mbps]). Y ou can connect up to 63 external de vices to the i.LINK ® port. In addition to high speed, the i.LINK ® p[...]

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139 Exploring Y our Options Using PC Car ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample inserting a PC Car d T o avoid damaging the PC Card or the computer , do not force the card into the PC Card slot. Removing PC Cards 1 Stop the PC Card by clicking the Safely Remov e Hard ware icon on the System tray . After the Safe to Remove Hardw a re message appears, it is[...]

140 Exploring Y our Options Using PC Car ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Hot swapping One of the great things abou t PC Cards is that you can replace one PC Card with anothe r while the computer is on. This is called “hot swapping. ” Hot swapping precautions Although you can insert a PC Card at an y time, to a void data loss ne ver remo ve a card whil[...]

141 Exploring Y our Options Using the Media Card Reader 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using the Media Card Reader For systems with a Media Card Reader , use of a number of media cards is supported: SD ™ Card, SmartMedia, MultiMediaCard™, Memory Stic k, Memory Stick Pro, and XD Card. The cards can be used with a variety of digital products, such as digi[...]

142 Exploring Y our Options Using the Media Car d Reader 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 If the card has a connector (metal area), do not touch the connector . Y ou could expose the storage area to static electricity , which can destroy data . Do not remove a card while data is being written or read. Even when the message “copying...” in the windows disa[...]

143 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Chapter 5 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[...]

144 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 If a program has stopped res ponding, the words “not responding” appear besi de its name in the list. Sample W indows T ask Ma nager Applications tab 4 Select the program you want to cl ose, then click End Ta s k . Closing the failed program shou ld allow you to continue working. If i t does n[...]

145 If Something Goes Wrong 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample W indows T ask Manage r Shutdown menu, T urn Off option The compute r shuts do wn. Y our program perf orms an illegal operation. If you receiv e the message, “ Y our program has performed an illegal operation , ” you should record the details of the mes sage and consult the software manuf[...]

146 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng 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 yo u turn on the po wer . The computer will not start. Make sure you attached the A C adapter and power cable[...]

147 If Something Goes Wrong The W indows ® operating system is not wo rking 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The computer displays the Non-System disk or disk error message. Press any ke y . If this does not resolv e then problem, press Ctrl, Alt , and Del to restart the computer . The Windows ® operating system is not working Once you are f amiliar with th[...]

148 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng The W indows ® operating system is not working 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The W indows ® Adv anced Options menu displays these options: ❖ Safe Mode ❖ Safe Mode (with Network ing) ❖ Safe Mode (with Command Prompt) ❖ Enable Boot Loggi ng ❖ Enable VGA Mode ❖ Last known good conf iguration (your most recent settin[...]

149 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 My bro wser cannot find a site I bookmark ed. The W orld W ide W eb is co nstantly changing. A site you bookmarked yesterday may n ot be a v ailable today or its server may be do wn for temporary repair . T ry again later . The Windows ® XP operating system can help y[...]

150 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 4 Choose from specific topi cs and follo w the steps. If there is still a problem, the op erating system should display a message that explains what the conflict is. A plan of action The smooth operation of th e system d epends on the interaction of all de vices, pro[...]

151 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Plug and Play W ith Plug and Play and the W indows ® XP operatin g system, a void ing hardware conflicts is easy . Plug and Play is a computer standard that helps the system BIOS (basic input/ output system) and the opera ting system to automatically assign resources [...]

152 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Fixing a problem with Device Manager Device Manager provides a wa y to check and change the configuration of a de vice. Changing the default settings using De vice Manager can cause other conflicts that ma ke one or more devices unusable. Device Manager is a configur[...]

153 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Checking device properties Device Manager provides a w ay to view 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 pro p[...]

154 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Memory module 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 T urn of f the computer via the Start menu. 2 Remov e the memory module. 3 Reinstall the memory modu[...]

155 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 If the A C power light still does not come on, check that the wall outlet is w orking properly by plugging in a lamp or other appliance. The A C adapter and power cabl e w ork correctly , b ut the battery will not charge. The battery does not char ge while the computer[...]

156 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 For more information on maxi mizing battery po wer , see “Charging the batteries” on page 107 . Keyboard problems If, when you type, strange things happen or nothing happen s, the problem may be related to the keyboard i tself. The keyboard pr oduces unexpected c[...]

157 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 If you are using the b u ilt-in screen, make sure the di splay priority is not set for an extern al monitor . T o do this, press Fn and F5 simultaneously (once). If th is does not correct the problem, press Fn and F5 simultaneously again to return the display priority [...]

158 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 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 settings do not w ork with y our hardwar e. Reduce the size of the color pale tte to one that is supported by the computer’ s in ternal[...]

159 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware 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 intrinsic characteristic of LCD technology . Screen will dim when the computer is operated on battery power and you ma y not be able to i[...]

160 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The Check Disk box appears (for example, Check Disk C). 6 Y ou can choose one or both options: ❖ Automatically f ix file system errors ❖ Scan for and attempt recov e ry of bad sectors ❖ Click Start . Error- checking runs the test. Y our hard disk seems very slo[...]

161 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Examine the disc to see whether it is dirty . If necessary , wipe it with a clean cloth di pped in water or a neutral cleaner . Replace the disc in the tray . Make sure it is lyi ng flat, label side uppermost. Press the disc do wn until it locks on the spindle. Clos e [...]

162 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sound system problems Y ou do not hear any sound from the computer . Adjust the v o lume control. If you are using external headphones or speak ers, check that they are securely connected t o your comp uter . The computer emits a loud, high-pitched noise. This is fee[...]

163 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 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 refer to the do cumentation that came with the PC Card. Some card manufacturer[...]

164 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 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 button. 5 Double-click the category li sted as PCMCIA adap ter . The operating system disp[...]

165 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 Remov e the card from the slot. Never swap modules when the computer is in Hibernation or Standby mode. This is known as “warm swapping” and is not supported with this computer For more informatio n on Hibernation and Standby modes, see. “Hibernation command”[...]

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

167 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Modem problems This section lists co mmon modem problems: The modem will not recei ve or transmit properly . Make sure the cable from the mo dem to the telephone line is firmly connected to the comp uter’ s modem port and the telephone line jack. Check the port setti[...]

168 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng Develop good computing habits 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 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 unsaved changes. Many software programs b uild in an automatic backup, but you shoul[...]

169 If Something Goes Wrong If you need further assistance 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Y our local computer store or book store sells a v ariety of self- help books you can us e to suppl emen t the inform ation in the manuals. If you need further assistance If you hav e followed the recommen dations in this chapter and are still havi ng problems, you may[...]

170 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng If you need further assistance 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 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. Y o u can access T oshiba on the Internet using any Internet bro wser by typing su pport.toshiba.com T oshiba voice cont[...]

171 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 corporate site computers.toshib a.com Marketing and produ ct information in the USA www .toshiba.ca Canada www .toshiba-Europe.com Europe www .toshiba.co.jp/index.htm [...]

172 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[...]

173 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. Instant password security Fn + This hot ke y blanks the display . Without a password The Fn + F1 k[...]

174 Hot Keys Instant passwor d security 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 the display ’ s content re appear . The W indows ® operating system log-on screen will appear , prompting you for a password. After typing in the password for the current user , press Enter . T o activ ate the password feature: 1 Click Start , Contr ol Panel . 2 Click A ppearances and[...]

175 Hot Keys Sound 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Follo w the steps listed in the W indows help to set up your password-protected screen saver . T o ensure the password protection is acti v ated after pressing Fn + F1 (to acti vate instant security ), w ait ten seconds before walking a way from the computer . Sound Fn + This hot ke y cycles through the dif [...]

176 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 b y default to confirm that the computer is going into Stand by mode. This message box can be set so it doesn’t display . Sample Stand by co nf irmation box ❖ For more information about Stand by m[...]

177 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 doesn’ t display . Sample Hibernatio n conf[...]

178 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 e xternal monitor simultaneously ❖ External monitor only ❖ Built-in display panel and e xternal video device simultaneously ❖ Exte[...]

179 Hot Keys Enabling a wir eless device 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Enabling a wireless device Disabling or enabling the T ouchPad Keyboard hot keys Fn + This hot ke y turns the cursor control ov erlay on and of f. Fn + This hot ke y turns the numeric ov erlay on and off. Fn + This hot ke y turns the scroll lock feature on and off. Fn + This hot key ena[...]

180 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Appendix B Pow e r C a b l e C o nnector s Y our notebook computer features a uni versal po wer supply you can use worldwide. This appendix sho ws the shapes of the typica l A C power c able connec tors for v arious parts of the wor ld. USA and Canada UL appr oved CSA appr oved United Kingdom BS appr oved Australia AS appr[...]

181 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[...]

182 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 o start Conf igFree, be sure the computer has a[...]

183 Confi gF ree Uti lities 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 simpl y moving the mouse pointer . The Connecti [...]

184 ConfigF r ee Utilities 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 device, such as its IP address, subnet mask, an d MA C address. A wireless network de vice also shows information such as the network SSID and the de vice’ s W [...]

185 Confi gF ree Uti lities 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 problem by clicking the e xclamation point. For e [...]

186 ConfigF r ee Utilities 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: 1 Click the icon in the system tray . 2 Click Sea[...]

187 Confi gF ree Uti lities 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 vices Y ou can connect to devices sh o wn on th[...]

188 ConfigF r ee Utilities 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 Settings u tility lets you sa ve network setting[...]

189 Confi gF ree Uti lities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Personal fi re wall settings for Internet connections. ❖ Dial-up connection settings fo r the def a ult connection. ❖ File and printer sharing settings. ❖ 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 [...]

190 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 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 also be imported and exported. This feature is u[...]

191 Confi gF ree Uti lities 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 oshib a W ireless Projector when the wireless LA[...]

192 ConfigF r ee Utilities 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 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 settings that were last use[...]

193 Using the Automati c Switch 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using the Automatic Switch The Automatic Switch feature allo ws the computer to automatically switch profiles th e ne xt time it is po wered on. This feature is particularly useful if you w ant your computer to automatically switch from th e netw ork configuration you use in your of fice to the [...]

194 Semi-A utomatic 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 ou can then click this windo w to connect using the [...]

195 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 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[...]

196 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 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 versatile (or video) disc read-only memory ECP enhanced cap abilities po rt EPR O M erasable programmable read-only memory F[...]

197 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 PCMCIA Personal Computer Mem ory Card Internatio nal Association 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 random access memory SRAM static random access memory SVGA super video graphics adapte[...]

198 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 alternating curr ent (A C) — The type of p o wer usual ly supplie d to residential and commercial w all outle ts. A C reve rses its direction at regular interv als. Compare direct curr ent (DC). application — A computer program that yo u use to perform tasks of a specific type. Applications includ e wo rd proc[...]

199 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 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 th[...]

200 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 compatibility — Th e extent to which computers, programs, or de vi ces can work together harmoniously , using the same commands, formats, or langu age as another . 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, configur[...]

201 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 disable — T o turn a computer option 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 mag[...]

202 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. [...]

203 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 function k eys — The keys labeled F1 through F12, typ ically located on the keyboard. Their function is determined by the operating system and/or individual programs. G gigabyte (GB) — A unit of data equal to 1,0 73,741,824 bytes (1024 x 1024 x 1024 bytes). See also byte. ground — A co nductor to which al l [...]

204 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 interlaced — A method of refreshing a computer screen, in which on ly ev ery other line of pixels is refres hed. Interlaced monitors take two passes to create a complete screen image. Compare non-interlaced. internal device — See device . Internet — The decentralized, w orld-wide network of computers that pr[...]

205 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 M megabyte (MB) — A unit of data equal to 1,048,576 bytes (1024 x 1024 bytes). See also bytes. memory — T ypically refers to the computer’ s main memory , where programs are run and data is temp orarily stored and processed. Memory can be volatile and hold data temp orarily , such as RAM, or it can be non vo[...]

206 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 NT f ile system (NTFS) — An adv anced file system designed for use specifically with the W ind ows NT operating system. O online — A v ailable through the computer . Online m ay refer to information being read from your own computer’ s hard disk, such as online documentation or online help, or to informatio [...]

207 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 processor — See central pr ocessing unit (CPU) . program — A set of i nstructions that can be ex ecuted by a com puter . The general classes of programs (also called software) are operating system, application, an d utility . See also oper ating system, application, utili ty . properties — The attrib utes of[...]

208 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 R OM (read-only memory) — Non-volatile memory that can be r ead but not written to. By non-vola tile, we mean that info rmation in RO M r emains whether or not the comp uter is r eceiving power . This type of memory is used to stor e your computer’s BIOS , which is essential instructions the com puter r eads w[...]

209 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 U universal serial bu s (USB) 2.0— 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 o sen[...]

210 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Index A AC power light 51 accessories memory 57 audio features 134 Auto-Run 93 avoiding inju ry 41 B backing up files 74 battery caring for 116 changing 114 charge not lasting 155 charging 69 , 107 , 108 conserving power 111 disposal 118 installing 11 4 light 51 , 110 monitoring power 11 0 not charging 155 power usage mode[...]

211 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 cleaning CD or DVDs 95 computer 70 click 56 comfort chair 43 lighting 43 work habits 44 commands Hibernate 98 powering down 96 Standby 99 communications network connection 127 system resources 150 compact discs inserting 89 problem solving 161 removing 94 computer cleaning 70 lock 71 moving 71 non-system disk or disk error[...]

212 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 screen is blank 156 display device external 67 display output settings 67 display panel closing 70 opening 53 Display settings hot key 133 display, external adjusting 68 disposal information 27 disposing of used batteries 118 DMA (Direct Memory Access) 150 double-click 56 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive eject button 87 ins[...]

213 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 display modes 178 display settings 133 power usage mode 175 Stand by mode 176 wireless mode 179 hot keys instant password 173 keyboard functions 179 sound 175 hot swapping 138 precautions 140 I i.LINK 137 connecting vi deo devices 137 FCC 3 icon 121 desktop 121 internet explorer 122 moving to desktop 121 recycle bin 122 sa[...]

214 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 removing expansion slot cover 59 memory module inserting 60 removing 61 Memory Stick 141 Memory Stick Pro Media Card Reader 141 modem determining COM port 124 problem solving 167 resetting port to defa ult settings 124 upgrading 124 module Wi-Fi Mini PC 128 monitor 67 connecting 67 not working 157 mouse connecting 62 movin[...]

215 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 battery charge doesn’t last 155 battery not charging 155 can’t access disc 160 changing di splay proper ties 158 checking device properties 153 compact discs not running correctly 161 computer hangs when PC Card inserted 164 computer will not pow er up 14 6 contacting Toshiba 169 , 17 0 corrupted/damaged data files 160[...]

216 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 main battery 107 , 108 recording adjusting q uality 135 sounds 134 Recovery media 38 recycle bin icon 122 removing CDs and DVDs 94 main battery 114 PC Cards 139 restarting from Hibernate 102 restarting from Standby 104 restarting from Turn Off 100 RJ-11 jack 126 Run dialog box 81 running the computer on b attery power 105 [...]

217 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 U Universal Resource Locator (URL) 123 USB mouse connecting 62 using Hibernate 101 PC Cards 137 Standby 103 using a file extension 83 V video features exploring 132 video projector adjusting display 68 volume, adjusting alarm 175 W warranty limited warranty 39 Web sites 170 Web sites,Toshiba 171 Wi-Fi wireless networking 1[...]