Toshiba Tecra A8 manual

PMAD00084011 06/06 T ecra ® A8 Series Use r ’ s Guide If you need assistance: ❖ T oshiba’ s Support W eb site pcsupport.toshiba.com ❖ T oshiba Global Support Centre Calling within the United States (800) 457-7777 Calling from outside the Unite d States (949) 859-4273 For more information, see “If Something Goes W rong” on page 205 in t[...]

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: T ecra ® A8 Series Recordable and/or ReWritable Drive(s) and Associated Software W arranty The computer system you purchased may in[...]

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

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

5 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 decimal point (e.g., 03 is a REN of 0. 3). For earlier products, the REN is separately shown on the label. Connection to party line service is subject to state tarif fs. Contact the state public utility commission, public se rvice co mmission or corpor ation commission for information. T elephone Company Procedures The goal [...]

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

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

8 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Wireless LAN and Y our 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 pro[...]

9 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 documentation that comes with the pr oduct. This de vice complies with the following radio frequency and safety standards. Canada – Indust ry Canada (IC) This device complies with RS S 210 of Ind ustry Canada. The installer of this radio equipment mu st ensure that the antenna is located or pointed such that it does not em[...]

10 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 EU Declaration of Conformity TOSHIB A declares, that this product conforms to the following Standards: This product is carrying the CE-Mark in accordance w ith the related European Directiv es. Responsible for CE-Marki ng is TOSHIB A Europe, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany . VCCI Class B Information Modem W arning Noti[...]

11 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[...]

12 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[...]

13 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 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 Devices The following information is de pendent on what ty pe of wireless device is in your computer [...]

14 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 v ate 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 publ[...]

15 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 E uro pean spectrum usage laws for W ireless LAN operation, the above 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz channel limitations apply . The user should use t[...]

16 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[...]

17 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 the countries/regions in the following table. Aus[...]

18 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 the countries/regions in the following table. Approved Countries/Regions for use for the INPROCOMM IPN2220 Wir[...]

19 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Bluetooth wireless technology is a new in novative technology , and TOSHIBA has not confirmed compatibility of its Bluetooth products with all PCs and/or equipment using Bluetooth wireless technology other than TO SHIBA portable comp uters. Always use Bluetooth cards from TOSH IBA in or der to enable wireless networks over [...]

20 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 In some situatio ns or en vironments, the use of Bluetooth wireless techno logy 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 technolog y on board airplanes, or ❖ In any oth[...]

21 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[...]

22 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 1 2.4: This equipment uses a frequency of 2.4 GHz. 2 FH: This equipment uses FH-SS modulation. 3 The interference range of this equipment is less than 10m. 4 This equipment uses a frequenc y bandwidth from 2,400 MHz to 2,483.5 MHz. It is impossible to av oid the band of mob ile object identification systems. 3. TOSHIB A Dir[...]

23 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Optical Drive Safety Instructions The HD DVD-ROM and mult i-function drives employ a la ser system. T o ensure proper use of th is product, please read th is instruction manual carefully and retain for future reference. Never attempt to disassemble, adjust or repair a HD DVD , CD/DVD drive, CD-RW drive, Multi-drive or any o[...]

24 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[...]

25 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T rademarks T ecra is a registered trademark of T osh iba America Informa tion Systems, Inc. and/or T oshiba Corporation. Microsoft and W indo ws are registered tr ademarks of Microsoft Corpo ration in the United States and/or other countries. DirectX, Active Desktop, DirectShow , and W indows Media are registered trademark[...]

26 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Contents Introduction ................ ................................................................ 35 This guide ...............................................................36 Safety icons ............................................................37 Other icons used ...............................................[...]

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

28 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Caring for your computer ........................................93 Cleaning the computer ......................................93 Moving the computer ........................................ 93 Using a computer lock ......................................94 Chapter 2: Learning the Ba sics .........................[...]

29 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Chapter 3: Mobile Computin g ........................... ...................... 116 Toshiba’s energy-saver design..............................116 Running the computer on battery power ..............116 Battery Notice ................................................. 117 Power management ........................[...]

30 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Internet Service Providers ...............................145 Connecting to the Internet ..............................145 Surfing the Internet .........................................146 Internet features ..............................................146 Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet ...[...]

31 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Using a supervisor or user password ................... 165 Setting a supervisor password ........................165 Deleting a supervisor password ......................166 Toshiba Password Utility ......................................167 PC Diagnostic Tool Utility .....................................168 HDD P[...]

32 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Power-on Security .......................................... 194 Control Center ................................................. 196 Password Bank ...............................................198 Care and maintenance of your fingerprint sensor .......................................................202 Fingerpri[...]

33 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Develop good computing habits ...........................238 Data and system configuration backup in Windows XP ............................................. 239 If you need further assistance ............................... 245 Before you contact Toshiba ............................245 Contacting Toshiba ........[...]

34 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Appendix C: Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer ............................................................. 261 Getting Started ......................................................262 Starting ConfigFree .........................................262 ConfigFree Utilities .............................[...]

35 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 I n t roduct ion W elcome to the world of po werful, portable, multimedia computing. W ith your T oshiba notebook computer , your work and entertainment can accompany you where ver you go. Certain Micros oft ® software product(s) included wi th this computer may use technological measures for copy protection. IN SUCH EVENT[...]

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 no t have all the features an d specifi cations listed or illustrated. For more detailed information about the features and specifications on your particular model, please visit T o[...]

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 to a v oid potential h azards that could result in personal injuries, damage to your equipment, or loss of data. These safety cautions hav e been classified according to the seriousness of the risk, and icon s highlight t[...]

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

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 oshiba’ s standard limited warranty , extended warranty , and service upgrade terms and conditions are av ailable at warranty .toshiba.com . T o stay current on the most r ecent so[...]

40 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Chapter 1 Getting Started This chapter provides tips for w orking comfortably , summarizes ho w to connect components, and explains what to do the f irst time you use your notebook computer . Selecting a place to work Y our computer is portable and designed to be used in a v ariety of circumstances and locations. Creating a[...]

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

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

43 Getting Started Selecting a place to work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ K eep the computer and disk s a way from objects that generate strong magnetic fields, such as lar ge stereo speakers. Information on disks is stored magnetically . Placing a magnet too close to a disk can erase important files. Handle discs carefully . Avoid touching the surfac[...]

44 Getting Started Setting up your computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Always make sure your PC and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are protected from overheating when the power is turned on or when an AC adaptor is connected to a power outlet (even if your PC is in St andby mode). In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your [...]

45 Getting Started Setting up your computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o register your compu ter online or to sign up for an Internet account, you must either establish a Local Area Network (LAN) connection, or connect the b uilt-in modem to a telephone line (see “Connecting the mode m to a telephone line” on page 1 40 ). Setting up your software [...]

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

47 Getting Started Adding optional external de vices 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Adding optional external devices Before adding extern al devices or memory , T os hiba recommends setting up your software. See “Se tting up your software” on page 45 . After starting your computer fo r the first time yo u may want to: ❖ Add more memory (see “ Adding[...]

48 Getting Started Connecting to a power so ur ce 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Always confirm that the power plug (and extension cable plug if used) has been fully inserted into the socket to ensure a secure electrical connection. Failure to do so may result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injur y . Be careful if you use a multi[...]

49 Getting Started Connecting to a po wer sour ce 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o connect A C po wer to the computer: 1 Connect the po wer cord/cab le to the A C adaptor . (Sample Illustr ation) Connecting the po wer cor d/cable to the A C adaptor Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical kno wn to the State o f California to [...]

50 Getting Started Connecting to a power so ur ce 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 Connect the po wer cord/cable to a li ve electrical outlet. The A C power lig ht on the indicator panel glo ws green. Never attempt to connect or disconnect a power plug with wet hands. Failure to follow this instruction could result in an electric shock, possibly re sulting [...]

51 Getting Started Char ging the main battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Charging the main batter y Y our computer came with its batte ry already installed. Before using the battery to po wer the computer , you must charge the battery . T o char ge the battery , leav e the computer plugged into an A C po wer source for at least three hours with the comp[...]

52 Getting Started Using the computer for the fir st time 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using the computer for the first time The computer is no w ready for you to turn it on and be gin using it. Opening the display panel 1 Slide the display latch to the right. 2 Lift the display panel. (Sample Illustration) Opening the display pa nel T o avoid damaging th[...]

53 Getting Started Using the computer for the f irst time 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Y our computer’ s features and specifications Certain notebook chassis are designed to accom modate all possible confi gurations for an entire prod uct Series. Y our select model may not hav e all the features and specifications corresponding to all of the ic ons or s[...]

54 Getting Started Using the computer for the fir st time 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 Press and hold the po wer b utton in until the po wer b utton and the on/off light on the system in dicator panel glo w green—about one second. (Sample Illustra tion) T urning on the power The preinstalled operating system will load automatically . When you turn on [...]

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

56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The computer has two memory slots—Slo t A and Slot B. Y ou can install one or tw o memory modules. Before y ou install or remove a memory mo dule, turn off the computer using the Start menu. If you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in Standby or Hibernation mo[...]

57 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 6 Using a small Phillips scre wdriv er, unscre w the screw that secures the memory module slot co ver . (Sample Illustration ) Unscr ewing the memory module slot cover 7 Remov e the memory module slot cov er . 8 Place the scre w and the cov er in a safe place so that you can retriev [...]

58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 I f no memory slot is available, you must remove a module by performing steps 2-3 of “Removing a memory module” on page 60 . 11 Pick up the memory module by its sides, a voiding any contact with its connector . Position the module tow ard the socket, aligning the co nnector’ s [...]

59 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 13 Once the module’ s connector is fully inserted into the socket, press do wnward on the top edge of the module to seat the module into the latche s at the sides of the socket. These latches should “snap” in to place securely with the corresponding cutouts in the side of the m[...]

60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 14 Replace the memory module slot cov er and secure it using the screw . 15 Re-insert the battery . For mo re information on inserting the battery , see “Changing the main battery” on page 128 . 16 T urn the computer right side up. 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer[...]

61 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Do not try to remove a memory module with the computer turned on. Y ou can damage the co mputer and the memor y module. Do not remove the memory mod ule while the computer is in Standby or Hibernation mode. The computer could hang up the next time you turn it on and data in memory wi[...]

62 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 5 Re-insert the battery . For mo re information on inserting the battery , see “Changing the main battery” on page 128 . 6 T urn the computer right side up. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer . TECHNICAL NOTE: Y ou must ha ve at least one memor y module installed for [...]

63 Getting Started Har d Drive Recovery Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Hard Drive Recover y Utilities Y our computer has been configu red with a hard disk partition to allo w you to reco ver yo ur hard disk dri ve or reinstall selected applications and softw are features or utilities. It is strongly recommende d that you create recovery CDs / DVDs[...]

64 Getting Started Har d Drive Recovery Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Creating Recover y CDs/DVDs Depending on your system conf iguration, you may be able to copy the Hard Dri ve Recov ery Utilities to CD or D VD which giv es yo u the ability to recov er your hard disk driv e and reclaim additional hard disk space used to store the Hard Dri ve Re[...]

65 Getting Started Har d Drive Recovery Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 Select the items you want to cop y by clicking the check box next to the item’ s N ame – recov ery f iles, applications (original b undled dri v ers and applications), or both the recov ery f iles and applications. 4 Click Bur n . 5 Insert the f irst blank CD or D VD into[...]

66 Getting Started Har d Drive Recovery Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) ke y on your ke yboard while po wering on the comput er . When the computer po wers on, the T oshiba Recovery W izard screen displays. (Sample Image) T oshiba Recovery W izard scr een Recovering the original factor y image (recommended recover y me[...]

67 Getting Started Har d Drive Recovery Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears. (Sample Image) Reco very of F actory Default Software scr een 2 Select Recover to out-of-box-state , then click Next . A confirmation message displays remind ing you that all data will be lost during the r ecov ery proces[...]

68 Getting Started Har d Drive Recovery Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2 The ne xt screen lists the two methods you can choose: ❖ Delete all data and partitions from the hard disk — This option deletes all of the data on the hard disk without ov erwriting the HDD. ❖ Delete all partitions and ov erwrite all sectors on the hard disk —This op[...]

69 Getting Started Har d Drive Recovery Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Recovering the C: partit ion of the HDD without changing the current partition size Recovering the C: d rive to its factory default setting reformats your drive and your information o n the recovered drive will be lost. Be sure to save your work to external media firs t. If you[...]

70 Getting Started Har d Drive Recovery Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 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 b[...]

71 Getting Started Har d Drive Recovery Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recover y media If you need to reco ver yo ur computer to its def ault f actory state, you can reb 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 VDs (ref[...]

72 Getting Started Har d Drive Recovery Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Recovering the original factor y image (recommended recover y method) Recovering a hard disk drive to its f actory default setting deletes all partitions on the hard disk drive and your information will be lost. Be sure to save your work to extern al media first. 1 Select Recov[...]

73 Getting Started Har d Drive Recovery Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2 Select Recover without the hard drive partitions . Click Next . A confirmation message appears, reminding you that all information on the C: driv e will be lost during the recovery process. Be sure you have sa ved your work to external media before proceeding. 3 Click Next to[...]

74 Getting Started Har d Drive Recovery Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 Click Ye s to begin the restoration. Once complete, a message displays that the HDD has been recov ered. 4 Press any k ey on your ke yboard to restart the computer . Checking the HDD operating status After restoring your hard disk dri ve, you can ch eck its status as follo ws[...]

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

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

77 Getting Started Using the T ouchP ad™ 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 4 Click the T ouchP AD ON/OFF tab . The T ouchP AD ON/OFF tab vie w windo w appears. (Sample Imag e) T ouchP AD ON/OFF scr een 5 Select Disable or Enable , whichev er is appropriate. 6 Click A pply . 7 Click OK . The Mouse P roperties windo w closes. 8 Close the Printers and Other Har[...]

78 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 b uilt-in LCD display , but you can also connect an external display de vice to the a v ailable video port. An external monitor or projec tor can be connected via the RGB (monitor) port. Before connecting an external m[...]

79 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 ❖ TV and built-in displ ay ❖ TV only * ❖ Primary and CR T * ❖ Dual Mode display * ❖ Swap Image display * *(A vailable on certain models) 3 Release the Fn key[...]

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

81 Getting Started Connecting a printer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 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 the[...]

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

83 Getting Started Connecting an optional external disk ette drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Connecting an optional ex ternal diskette drive Some operations, such as creating a password service diskette, requi re a diskette dri ve designed for use with 3.5- inch disk ettes. (Sample Illustration) Opti onal e xternal USB diskette drive T o connect an opt[...]

84 Getting Started T urning of f the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T urning off the computer Pressing the power button before shutting do wn the Microsoft Windows ® operating system cou ld cause you to lose your work. Make sure the sy stem indicator panel’ s disk light and the drive-in-use light are off. If y ou turn off the power while a disk [...]

85 Getting Started T urning off the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ If you hav e work in progress and are not connected to a network, u se the W indo ws ® Standby or Hibernate commands to sav e your system settings so that, when you turn on the computer again, you will automatically return to where you left of f. TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using an[...]

86 Getting Started T urning of f the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 For info rmation on ho w to use and configure Hibernation mode see “Using and configuring Hibernation mode” on page 89 . Standby mode The Standby command places the computer into a po wer - sav ing mode. Standb y holds the current state of the comput er in system memory (RAM) s[...]

87 Getting Started T urning off the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using the T urn Off Computer or Shut Down commands Depending on the operating system installed, use the follo wing steps to turn of f your comp uter . Tu r n O f f For W ind ows ® XP Home, or either W indo ws ® XP Professional or W indo ws ® XP MCE when not connecte d to a domain[...]

88 Getting Started T urning of f the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T urning off the computer more quickly Y ou can also turn off th e computer b y pressing the po wer bu tton. T o use this method, you f irs t need to activ ate it using T oshiba’ s Power Sa ver utility . 1 Click Start , Control Panel , then click Perf ormance and Maintenance . 2 [...]

89 Getting Started T urning off the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 5 Click A pply . 6 Click OK . For more information about the Power Saver utility , see “T oshiba Power Sav er” on page 179 . Once the computer is conf igured, you can turn it of f by either pressing the po wer button or closing the display panel , depending on the options set. R[...]

90 Getting Started T urning of f the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Configuring Hibernation mode options Y ou can place the computer into Hibernation mode b y either pressing the po wer button or clo sing the display pan el. Y ou can also specify an amount of time after which the computer automatically goes into Hibernation mode. T o use an y of th[...]

91 Getting Started T urning off the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Starting again from Hibernation mode T o start up the computer from Hibernation mode, press the po wer but ton until the on/off light glo ws green. The computer returns to the screen (s) you were using. If you put the computer in Hibe rnation mode b y closing the display panel, you [...]

92 Getting Started T urning of f the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2 Click the To s h i b a P o w e r S a v e r icon. 3 Click the Setup Action tab . 4 Select Standby for the options you w ant. ❖ When I press the po wer button Set this option to Standby if you want the computer to go into Standb y mode when you press the po wer bu tton. ❖ When [...]

93 Getting Started Caring for your computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Closing the display panel After you ha v e turned of f the computer , close the display panel to k eep dust and dirt out of the computer . Caring for your computer This section gi ves tips on cleaning and mo ving your computer . For information ab out taking care of your computer’ [...]

94 Getting Started Caring for your computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using a computer lock Y ou may want to secure you r computer to a heavy object such as your desk. The easiest way to do this is to purchase an optional computer lock cable. F or more information on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com . (Sample Illustra tion) Comput[...]

95 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Chapter 2 Learning t he Basics This chapter giv es some computing tips and provides important information about basic features. Computing tips ❖ Sa ve your w o rk frequ ently . Y our work stays in the computer’ s temporary memory until you sa ve it to the disk. If the netw ork you are using goes do wn and you must resta[...]

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

97 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboar d 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using the keyboard Y our computer’ s keyboard cont ains character keys, control ke ys, function k ey s, and special W indo ws ® ke ys, providing all the functionality of a full-size keyboard. (Sample Illustra tion) K eyb oar d Character keys T yping with the character keys is v er[...]

98 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboar d 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Y our computer’ s keyboard has only one Enter and one Ctrl ke y . Most of the time, this does not matter . Howe ver , some programs assign separate functions to the right and left Ctrl and Alt keys, o r to the re gular and numeric pad Enter keys on the full-sized k eyboard. Using t[...]

99 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboar d 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Windows special keys (Sample Illustration ) W indows special keys Y our computer’ s keyboard has two keys that ha ve special functions in W indows: ❖ Win dow s ke y —Opens the Start menu ❖ A pplication key —Has a si milar function as the secondary mouse b utton Overlay keys[...]

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

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

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

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

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

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106 Learning the Basics Backing up your work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2 Open the File menu of your W indows ® program and click Print . The program displays a P rint dialog box. (Sample Imag e) Print dialo g box 3 Specify the print parameters. For e x ample, the range of pages and number of c opies to print. 4 Click Print . Backing up your work Back [...]

107 Learning the Basics Using the optical drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 HINT : Backing up all the files on your hard disk may take a considerable amount of time and multiple CDs/DVDs. Y ou may prefer to use a high-capacity backup syste m, such as an external hard drive. Small files can be backed up on diskettes if an opt ional external disk ette dri [...]

108 Learning the Basics Using the optical drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 TECHNICAL NOTE: Y our optical dr ive is set to play region 1 (North America) DVD-ROMs. If you play a DVD disc from another reg ion, the driv e will au tomatically change to play in the format of the other region. The drive will allow you to change regions four times. On the fourt[...]

109 Learning the Basics Using the optical drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Do not press the eject button or turn off th e computer while the drive in-use indicator light is glowing. Doing so could damag e the disc or the drive. When the disc tray is open, be ca reful not to touch the lens or the area around it. Doing so cou ld cause the drive to malfunc[...]

110 Learning the Basics Using the optical drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 4 Grasp the tray and pull it fully open. (Sample Illustration) Drive t ray fully e xtended 5 Hold the disc b y its edges and check that it is free of dust. If the disc is dusty , clean it as described in “Caring for CD or D VD Discs” on page 115 . 6 Place the disc carefully i[...]

111 Learning the Basics Using the optical drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 7 Gently press the disc onto the center spindle until it clicks into place. Handle DVDs and CDs carefully , making contact only with the center hole and edge. Do not touch the surface of the disc. Do not stack discs. If you incorrect ly handle the discs, you could lose data. 8 Ma[...]

112 Learning the Basics Using the optical drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 (Sample Image) W indows Media Play er scr een The W indo ws 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. ❖ T o stop the CD, click the Stop bu tto n. Before putting on headphones to l[...]

113 Learning the Basics Using the optical drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 If your disc does not ru n using this method , try using an application that is associated with the media on the disc. For example, if it is a music CD, open W indows ® Media Player and use it to select and then play the CD. F or other types of media, use the associated software[...]

114 Learning the Basics Using the optical drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Removing a disc with the computer on T o remov e a compact disc (CD or D VD) with the computer turned on: 1 Press the eject button on the driv e. Do not press the eject button while the in-use in dicator light is glowing. Doing so could dama ge the disc or the drive. Also, if the[...]

115 Learning the Basics T oshiba’ s online r esour ces 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Caring for CD or DVD Discs ❖ Store your discs in thei r original containers to protect them from scratches and keep them clean. ❖ Do not bend a disc or place heav y objects on top of it. ❖ Do not apply a label to, or otherwise mar the surface of, a disc. ❖ Hold a[...]

116 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Chapter 3 Mobile Computing This chapter cov ers all aspect s of using your computer while tra veling. T oshiba’ s energy-saver design Y our computer enters a lo w-po wer suspension mode when it is not being used, thereby conserving ener gy and saving money in the process. It has a number of other features th at enhance[...]

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

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

119 Mobile Computing Char ging batteries 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Charging batteries The battery needs to be charged before you can u se it to po wer the computer . Never leave batteries in the batter y charger for more than a week at a time. Doing so may reduce the potential charge of the batter y . Always use the b attery charger s pecified by T o[...]

120 Mobile Computing Char ging batteries 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 The battery may not start char ging immediately under the follo wing conditions: ❖ The battery is e xtremely hot or cold. T o ensure that the battery ch arges to its full capacity , wait until it reaches room temperature (50 to 80 de grees Fahrenheit, 10 to 26 degrees Celsius). ❖ [...]

121 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 If the R TC battery is low , the real-time clock and calendar may display the incorrect time and date, or stop wo rking. T o recharge the R TC battery , pl ug the computer into a li ve electrical outlet and leav e the computer po wered on for 24 hours. It is seldom necessar [...]

122 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the battery pack is ma lfunctioning, or it is not receiving correct input from the AC po wer supply . Disconnect the AC power cord/cab le and remove the ba ttery pack. See “Changing th e main battery” on page 12[...]

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

124 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 ❖ Connect the computer to an optional high capacity battery (if av ailable for your compute r) ❖ Sa ve your w ork and turn of f the computer If you do not manage to do an y of these thing s before the main battery completely runs out of po wer , the com puter automatical[...]

125 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Conser ving battery power Ho w long a fully char ged battery pack lasts when you are using the computer depend s on a number of f actors, such as: ❖ Ho w the computer is configured ❖ Ho w much you use the hard disk , optical dri v e, diskette dri v es, or other optional [...]

126 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Power Profiles Y ou can choose a predef ined Po wer Prof ile or select your o wn combinatio n of po wer management op tions. T o do this: 1 Click Start , Contr ol Panel , P erf ormance and Maintenance , and then To s h i b a Powe r S ave r . The T oshiba Po wer Sa ve r Prope[...]

127 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Using a hot key to set the Power Profile Y ou may use a hot ke y to set the Power Prof ile. T o set the Po wer Prof ile: 1 Press Fn and F2 simultaneously to display the Po wer Prof ile pop-up windo w . (Sample Imag e) P ower Pr ofile mode pop-up window 2 While continuing to [...]

128 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Changing the main batter y Never short circuit the battery pack by either accidentally or intentio nally bringing the bat tery term inals in contact with another conductive o bject. This could cause serious injur y or fire, and could also damage the batter y pack and computer . [...]

129 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 5 Slide the battery release lock to the unlock ed position. (Sample Illustration) Unloc k ing the battery r elease lock 6 Slide the battery release latch to release the battery . 7 Pull the discharg ed battery out of the computer . (Sample Illustration) Remo ving the battery[...]

130 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 If the batter y is leaking o r its case is cracked , put on protective gloves to handle it, and d iscard it immediately . Always dispose of used battery packs in compliance with all applicable laws and regulati ons. Put insulating tape, such as cellophane tape, on the electrode [...]

131 Mobile Computing T aking care of your battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 3 Slide the battery lock to the locked position. 4 T urn the computer right side up. 5 Reconnect any cables that were remov ed in step 3 of “Removing the battery from the com puter” on page 128 . 6 Restart the computer . T aking care of your batter y The follo wing sectio[...]

132 Mobile Computing T aking car e of your battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 ❖ A re verse polarity condition should be a voided with all batteries. The main battery is designed so that it cannot be installed in re verse polarity . ❖ Charge the b attery only in t he computer or in a battery charger designated as an approv ed option. ❖ When you i[...]

133 Mobile Computing T aking care of your battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 ❖ If you ha ve e xtra battery packs, rotate their use. ❖ If you will not be using the system for an e xtended period, more than one month, remo ve the battery pack. ❖ Disconnect the A C adaptor wh en the battery is fully charged. Ov ercharging mak es the battery hot and[...]

134 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 certain applicable laws and re gulations, it may be ille gal to dispose of old batteries by placing them in the trash. Please be kind to our shared en vironment. C[...]

135 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Chapter 4 Exploring Y o ur Computer’ s Features In this chapter , you will explor e some of the special features of your notebook compu ter . Exploring the desktop The desktop is the launching pad for ev erything you can do in the W indows ® operatin g system. Y ou use its features to start programs, f ind documen ts, s[...]

136 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Explorin g the desktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Finding your way around the desktop Y our computer’ s desktop includes sev eral standard features: icons, Start b utton, taskbar , System tray , and background pattern. (Sample Imag e) W indows ® operating system desktop Icons An icon represen ts a folder , f[...]

137 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Exploring the desktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The icons initially displayed on your system desktop include: 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 th[...]

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

139 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Setting up for communications 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Determining the COM port Y our modem is connected 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 th[...]

140 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Setting up for communications 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 8 Click OK to close the properties dialog box for that specif ic modem. 9 Click OK to clos e the Modem Propert ies dialog box. 10 Close the Control Panel. Connecting the modem to a telephone line Y our computer comes with a built-in modem that can be conn[...]

141 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Setting up for communications 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2 Connect the other end to the RJ-11 wall jack. (Sample Illustration) Connecting to a wall jac k Connect the built-in modem only to ordinar y analog phone lines. Never connect the built-in modem to a digital line (ISDN). Never connect the built-in modem t[...]

142 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Setting up for communications 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Accessing a network T o access a network: ❖ At the of fi ce, connect an Ethernet cable to the RJ45 jack on your compute r . For sp ecific information about connecting to the networ k, consult your network administrator . ❖ While you are at home or tra[...]

143 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Setting up for communications 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2 Click the System i con, then click the Hard ware tab, and then click the Device Manager b utton. 3 Select the appropriate network adapter . 4 Click Actions . 5 Select the Properti es icon. 6 Select the Do not use this device (disable) option from the De[...]

144 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features An overview of using the Internet 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o use your wireless communica tion, slide the wireless on/of f switch to the On position. When the Wi-Fi antenna switch is on, the wireless indicator light will be lit. For help with common W i-Fi ® networki ng problems, see “W ireless networking[...]

145 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features An overview of using the Internet 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The W orld Wide Web The W orld W ide W eb (or “W eb”) is a subset of the Internet — a collection of inte rlinked documents (located on computers connected to the Intern et) that work together using a specific Internet protocol called Hypertext T[...]

146 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features An overview of using the Internet 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Once you ha v e established an ISP account, you can connect to the Internet. 1 Connect your computer’ s modem to a telephone line. For more information on connecting a modem, see “Connecting the modem to a telephone line” on page 140 . 2 Start y[...]

147 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Explorin g audio feat ur es 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 If you hav e an account with an ISP , you can probab ly set up an email address at the same time you sign up for the service. ❖ Internet chat rooms A chat room is a W eb site that of fers a place where people with similar interest s and ideas communicate [...]

148 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Explor ing audio fe atur es 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Recording sounds Y ou may record sounds as .wa v files by connecting an external microphone or other s ound source to the microphone jack. TECHNICAL NOTE: If you record MP3 files, you will only be able to play them on a device capable of playing MP3 files. [...]

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

150 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using PC Car ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o play back sound f iles th rough external speakers or headphones: 1 Locate the headphone jack on the computer . 2 Using any necessary adapters, plug the cable from the headphones or e xternal speak ers into the headphone jack. The headphone jack require s a 16-ohm s[...]

151 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using PC Car ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Inserting a PC Card Before you insert a PC Card, re fer to the docu mentation that comes with the card to see if yo u need to do anyt hing before you insert it. T o insert a PC Card: 1 Locate the PC Card slot on the left side of the computer . 2 Insert the PC Card. (Sa[...]

152 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using the SD Slot 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 Grasp the edges of the PC Card and slide it out of the slot. (Sample Illustra tion) Removing a PC Car d Setting up a PC Card for your computer Some PC Cards are ready to us e as soon as y ou install t hem. Others, such as hard disk cards, network cards, and SCSI ad[...]

153 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using the SD Slot 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2 Push the media into the adapter until it locks in place. (Sample Illustration) Inserting memory media When insert ing memory medi a, do not touch t he metal contacts. Y ou cou ld expose the storage area to static electrici ty , which can destroy data. Removing memo[...]

154 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using the i.LINK® port 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 Grasp the card and pull it straight out. (Sample Illustration) Remo ving memory media Do not remove memory media wh ile data is bei ng written or read. Even when the Windows message “copying...” disappears, writing to the media mig ht still be in progress[...]

155 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using an e xpansion device 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 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 t[...]

156 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Chapter 5 T oshiba Utilities Y our computer includes se veral 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 . [...]

157 T oshiba Utilities T oshiba Assist 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ T oshiba Mobile Extension ❖ T oshiba Zooming Utility ❖ T oshiba Button Controls ❖ CD/D VD Driv e Acoustic Silencer ❖ T oshiba Accessibility ❖ Fingerprint Authentication Utility T oshiba Assist The T oshiba Assist provides quick access to computer functions and allo ws you to[...]

158 T oshiba Utilities T oshiba Assist 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The T oshiba Assist of fers four cate gories of options: ❖ Connect ❖ Secure ❖ Protect & Fix ❖ Optimize Connect The features av ailable in this category are: ❖ ConfigFree™ Conn ecti vity Doctor ❖ Start Bluetooth ® ❖ Bluetooth Settings ❖ Bluetooth Local COM Settings ([...]

159 T oshiba Utilities T oshiba Assist 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Secure The features av ailable in this category are: ❖ User password ❖ Supervisor password (Sample Imag e) T oshiba Assist window – Secur e tab[...]

160 T oshiba Utilities T oshiba Assist 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Protect & Fix The features av ailable in this category are: ❖ PC Diagnostic T ool Utility ❖ HDD Protection Utility (Sample Imag e) T oshiba Assist window – Pr otect & F ix tab[...]

161 T oshiba Utilities T oshiba Assist 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Optimize The features av ailable in this category are: ❖ Hotkey assignment using Fn-esse ® ❖ T oshiba Hotke y Utility ❖ T oshiba SD™ Memory Card Format Uti lity ❖ T oshiba Power Sa ver ❖ Mouse Utility ❖ T oshiba Hardware Setup ❖ T oshiba Mobile Extension ❖ T oshiba Zoom[...]

162 T oshiba Utilities T oshiba Applica tion Installer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T oshiba Application Installer The T oshiba Application Installe r allo ws you to reinstall the driv ers and applications that were originally bundled with your computer . T o reinstall dri vers and applications: 1 Double-click the T oshiba Application Installer icon on th[...]

163 T oshiba Utilities Setting passwor ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 4 Click Install , then follow the on-screen prompts to complete the installation process. Setting passwords Setting a password lets you w a lk aw ay from your computer , secure in the kno wledge that nobody can access your files. When you set a pa ssword, you must enter the passw ord b[...]

164 T oshiba Utilities Setting passwor ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using an instant password An instant password secures your system with a single ke ystroke. Use this feature when you lea v e your desk for a fe w minutes and do not want to turn of f the computer . T o use an instan t password, press Fn , then press F1 . This freezes the keyboard and [...]

165 T oshiba Utilities Using a supervisor or user passwor d 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Disabling a user password T o cancel the power -on password function: 1 Click Start , All Pr ograms , To s h i b a , Utilities , then click T oshiba Assist . The T oshiba Assist window appears. 2 On the left side, select Secur e . 3 Select the User Password icon. 4 Cl[...]

166 T oshiba Utilities Using a supervisor or u ser passwor d 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2 On the left side, select Secur e . (Sample Imag e) T oshiba Assist Security window 3 Select the Supervisor Passw ord icon. 4 Click Set . 5 Enter your password then enter it again to v erify . 6 Click Set . 7 Click OK if you want to sa ve the password to a text f il[...]

167 T oshiba Utilities T oshiba P asswor d Utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 4 Click Delete . 5 Follo w the on-screen instructions to remov e the supervisor password. T oshiba Password Utility The T oshiba Passw ord Utility allo ws you to set a user-le vel password in T oshiba Assist or in System Setup. T o use the T o shiba P assword utility: 1 Start [...]

168 T oshiba Utilities PC Diagnostic T ool Utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 6 Click OK if you w ant to sav e the password to a text f ile on a diskette or media of your choice. Click Cancel if you do not want to sav e the password to a te xt file. This is kno wn as the passw ord service diskette. 7 Click OK to e xit. If you choose to set a super visor[...]

169 T oshiba Utilities PC Diagnostic T ool Utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The PC Diagnostic T ool windo w appears. (Sample Imag e) PC Diagnostic T ool window 2 Select the de vices that you would li ke to test b y clicking the check box that appears to the left of the de vice. Click the + (plus) and - (minus) symbols to expand and collapse the catego[...]

170 T oshiba Utilities HDD Pr otection Utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 HDD Protection Utility The HDD Protection utility co ntrols your computer’ s hard disk driv e (HDD) protection feature, which parks the HDD whene ver motion is detected on the computer . Using this utility , you can enable or disa ble hard disk driv e (HDD) protection, and set t[...]

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

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

173 T oshiba Utilities Fn-esse ® 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using the keyboard or pointing device to assign a key T o assign a ke y to open a program or document: 1 Start Fn-esse. 2 Perform one of the follo wing: ❖ Using the ke yboard, press and hold the Fn key , then press the desired assign ment ke y . ❖ Using the pointing de vice, mov e the curs[...]

174 T oshiba Utilities Fn-esse ® 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 Click OK . Making a popup assignment 1 Select Popup to display the Appli cation Explorer dialog box. 2 Select the desired folder . The left side of the Application Explorer windo w displays the folders in the All Programs menu. The rig ht side lists the programs a nd documents in the folder [...]

175 T oshiba Utilities T oshiba Hotke y Utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Changing or removing existing key assignments On the Fn-esse ke yboard, click the key you wish to change with the secondary b utton. Fn-esse displays the Assignment T ype dialog box. ❖ T o change the ke y assignment, click Direct or Pop up and continue as if you were c reating [...]

176 T oshiba Utilities T oshiba SD™ Memory Car d F ormat Utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 To s h i b a S D ™ Memor y Card Format Utility This utility is used to format SD cards. T o format an SD memory card using this utility: 1 Click Start , All Pr ograms , To s h i b a , Utilities , SD Memory Card F ormat utility , or click the SD Memory Card ic[...]

177 T oshiba Utilities T oshiba SD™ Memory Boot Utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 To s h i b a S D ™ Memor y Boot Utility The T oshiba SD ™ Memory Boot Utility allo ws you to create an SD card you can use to boot up your computer . This utility also allo ws you to easily format SD Memory Cards. Refer to the online He lp documentation within the a[...]

178 T oshiba Utilities T oshiba SD™ Memory Boot Utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 4 Select the driv e where the SD card is loca ted. 5 Select Read from a floppy disk . 6 Click Start . T o create a bootable SD card with the Read from an image file option, you need a third-party application. Booting from a bootable SD card T o boot from a boo table SD [...]

179 T oshiba Utilities T oshiba P ower Saver 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T oshiba Power Saver The T oshiba Po wer Sav er is used for po wer management, enabling you to cont rol your computer’ s power usage, regardless of the source, and use the man y preset po wer prof iles, or create one yourself. T o access T oshiba Power Sa ver: ❖ Click Start , Co[...]

180 T oshiba Utilities T oshiba P ower Saver 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Preset Power Profiles The preset po wer profi les are: ❖ Full Po wer ❖ A C Optimized (A vailable on certain models) ❖ High Po wer ❖ Normal ❖ D VD Playback ❖ Presentation ❖ Long Life These prof iles cannot be delete d. It is not recommended to change the settings of the[...]

181 T oshiba Utilities Mouse Utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Customizing a power profile 1 Select the profile to be customized in the Prof ile panel. 2 Make the desired changes to the settings on the Basic Setup tab and the Setup Action tab . 3 Click A pply , then OK . Mouse Utility The Mouse utility allo ws you to change your pointing device or mous[...]

182 T oshiba Utilities T o s h i b a H a rd w a re S e t u p 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Pointer options ❖ Hardware Y ou may see additional cate gories depending on your particular pointing de vice. F or information on these settings see “Using the T ouchPad™” on page 75 . 2 Adjust the settings as desired, then click OK . T oshiba Hardware Se[...]

183 T oshiba Utilities T o s h i b a H a rd w a re S e t u p 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The T oshiba Hardw are Setup sc reen has the follo w ing tabs: ❖ General—Allo ws you to vie w the current BIOS version or change certain settings back to their defa ult v alues ❖ Device Conf ig —Sho ws the De vice con f ig uration options ❖ Display—Allo w[...]

184 T oshiba Utilities T o s h i b a H a rd w a re S e t u p 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Boot Priority—Allo ws you to change the sequence in which your computer searches the driv es for the operating system Y ou can also manually choose the Boot Priority b y pressing the po wer button, then qu ickly pressing the F1 2 ke y , or the right or left arr[...]

185 T oshiba Utilities T oshiba Mobile Extensio n 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T oshiba Mobile Extension T o adjust the settings for dockin g or using the Slim SelectBay ® or the Adv anced Port Replic ator , use the T oshiba Mobile Extension utility . T o use the T o shiba Mobile Extension utility: 1 Click Start , Contr ol Panel , P erf ormance and Maint[...]

186 T oshiba Utilities T oshiba Zoomin g Utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 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 Plus. (Sample Imag e) Display Ch ange Service tab options For more information about e xpansion devices[...]

187 T oshiba Utilities T oshiba Zooming Utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o access the Zooming utility: 1 Click Start , All Pr ograms , To s h i b a , Utilities , To s h i b a Zooming Utility , or click the Zooming Utility icon in the Optimize tab of T oshiba A ssist . The T oshiba Zooming Utility Properties screen appears. ( Sa m p l e I m ag e ) T [...]

188 T oshiba Utilities T oshiba Button Contr ols 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T oshiba Button Controls The T oshiba Button Controls allow you to customize the T oshiba Assist and T oshiba Presentation b uttons. Those buttons are l ocated to the left of the ke yboard. T o access T oshiba Button Controls: 1 Click the T oshiba Button Control icon in the Opti[...]

189 T oshiba Utilities CD/D VD Drive Acoustic Silencer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer This utility can slo w the speed of your optical dri ve to mak e it run more quietly . Y ou can use this utility to make listening to music CDs more enjo yable. When you change the CD/DVD drive to “Quiet” mode, the setting is only valid f[...]

190 T oshiba Utilities T oshiba Accessibility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T oshiba Accessibility The T oshiba Accessibility utility allows you to use the Fn ke y to create a hot key combination with one of the function keys without pressing the two k eys simultaneously as is usually required. Using Accessibili ty lets you make the Fn key a sticky key , m[...]

191 T oshiba Utilities T rusted Platform Module (TPM) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T rusted Platform Module (TPM) This section only applies to systems with TPM. Y our T oshiba compute r includes the TPM (T rusted Platform Module) which is a security encr yption de vice for your system’ s hard disk dri ve. TPM is alre ady included on your system, b ut ne[...]

192 T oshiba Utilities F ingerprint A uthentication Utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Fingerprint Authentication Utility The fingerprint authentication u tility can be used to replace the keyboard-based user/B IOS password authentication system when booting up. The fingerprint authenticat ion utility can also be used for user logon. The user’ s finge[...]

193 T oshiba Utilities F ingerprint A uthentication Utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 6 Swipe your f inger on the sensor . A sample will be created and indicated by a Fingerprint icon. 7 Repeat the pre vious step. Swipe the same finger on the sensor two more times to create two more samples. 8 The final templat e will be created from these three sample[...]

194 T oshiba Utilities F ingerprint A uthentication Utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Error reading fingerprint—t he mov ement wa s too fast. Swipe your finger again at a slo wer speed. ❖ Error reading fingerprint—t he mov ement wa s too short. Swipe your f inger again using a longer motion. Fingerprint Logon The fingerprint utility enables l[...]

195 T oshiba Utilities F ingerprint A uthentication Utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Enabling Power -on Security Options for power -on security are displayed on ly if your computer supports this feature. In mo st config urations, po wer-on security is enabled au tomatically after the first user fingerprints are enrolled. T o disable/enable po wer-on s[...]

196 T oshiba Utilities F ingerprint A uthentication Utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Fingerprint Management Fingerprints are stored in memo ry during enrollment. After a fingerprint is enrolled, it is displayed with a po wer -on b utton abov e it. The b utton appears “pressed in” b y default, indicating that the correspondi ng f inger will be used[...]

197 T oshiba Utilities F ingerprint A uthentication Utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Settings ❖ System Settings—Ope ns the Settings dialog containing v arious options for setting up the product. Most of these settings can be modified on ly b y administrators and affect all users. ❖ User Settings—Opens the User Settings dialog containing user-s[...]

198 T oshiba Utilities F ingerprint A uthentication Utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Password Bank The P assword Bank stores re gistration and log on information for W eb sites and dialogs, help ing to automate the task of entering this information. Y ou enter the required information only once, during W eb site or dialog registration. When the windo [...]

199 T oshiba Utilities F ingerprint A uthentication Utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Registering a new Web page or dialog Y ou are logged on to the computer and want to register a ne w W eb page. T o create a new re gistration: 1 Display a W eb page yo u want to re gister . 2 Fill in the data you want to replay the next ti me you access this W eb page[...]

200 T oshiba Utilities F ingerprint A uthentication Utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Replaying registrations with multiple forms Passw ord Bank re gisters forms, not pages. If a page contains se veral forms, each form requires a separate re gistration. If a page contains se veral forms , replaying w orks as follo ws: ❖ If only one form is registered[...]

201 T oshiba Utilities F ingerprint A uthentication Utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 4 Select a registration. 5 Click Edit . Y ou can change the v alue of an item or delete the item. 6 Select the A uto submit check box to su bmit the selected registration automatically afte r replaying the registration. A warning is displayed if you attempt to registe[...]

202 T oshiba Utilities F ingerprint A uthentication Utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 4 If other fingerprint data is still displayed on the list, hold down the Control ke y and select each f ingerprint until they are all selected, then click Re move . 5 Click OK to mak e the changes perm anent. 6 Check that all Fingerprint data wa s deleted on the Fing[...]

203 T oshiba Utilities F ingerprint A uthentication Utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ A void the follo wing finger conditions for enrollment or recognition as they may resul t in f ingerprint enrollment errors or a drop in the fi ngerprint recognition success rate. ❖ Soaked or swollen f inger (e.g. after taking bath) ❖ Injured finger ❖ We t f[...]

204 T oshiba Utilities F ingerprint A uthentication Utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Fingerprint sensor limitations ❖ The fi ngerprint sensor compares and analyzes the unique characteristics in a f ingerprint. Ho we v er , there may be instances where certain users are unable to register their fingerprints due to insuf ficien tly unique characterist[...]

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

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

207 If Something Goes Wrong Pr oblems when you turn on the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o record the details: 1 Click the Details button and select the text the operating system displays. The Details button displ ays in formation that the software manufacturer needs to h elp you solv e your problem. 2 Press Ctrl and c simultaneously to cop y th[...]

208 If Someth ing Goes Wrong Pr oblems when you turn on the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The computer starts b ut when y ou pr ess a key no thing happens. V erify that the acti ve program accepts te xt input. T ry clicking your mouse on an area where you can type text and try typing again. Y our computer may be in Standby mo de and ha ve a softwa[...]

209 If Something Goes Wrong The W indows ® operating system is not working 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 If you are running on ba ttery po wer , it is recommen ded that you do not lea v e the computer in Standb y mode for long periods of time. T o char ge the battery , leav e the computer plugged into a li ve wall outlet for se veral hours. F or more info[...]

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

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

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

213 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har d war e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own Computer components need re sources to accomplish a task. A de vice, such as a disk driv e or a modem, needs a channe l to the computer’ s Central Processi ng Unit (CPU). It also needs a direct channel to the computer’ s m[...]

214 If Someth ing Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 If you install an older (legacy) de vice that the operating system cannot recognize, t he operating system may ha ve diff iculty assigning resources to it. As a result, a hardwa re conflict can occur . Resolving conflicts There are se veral things you can do to resolv[...]

215 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har d war e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Disabling a device 1 Click Start , Control Pa nel , then click Perf ormance and Maintenance . 2 Click the Administrativ e T ools icon. 3 Double-click Computer Management , then click Device Manager . 4 Select the specific de vice from the device category . T o expand[...]

216 If Someth ing Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 5 T o vie w the properties, double-click the de vice. The operating system displa ys the De vice Properties dialog box, wh ich pro vides an array of tabs. The y may include: ❖ The General tab, which provides basic information about the de vice. ❖ The Resou r ce ta[...]

217 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har d war e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 4 Reinstall the memory module, follo wing the instructions in “Installing a memory module” on page 55 , and making sure the module is seated properly . 5 Check for the error again. 6 If the error recurs, remov e the memory module entirely and check for the error [...]

218 If Someth ing Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The A C adaptor and po wer cord/cable work corr ectly , bu t the battery will not charge. The battery does not char ge while the computer is consuming full po wer . T r y turning of f the computer . The battery may not be inserted correctly in the computer . T urn off[...]

219 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har d war e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 After a period of time, the battery will lose its ability to perform at maximum capacity an d will need to be replaced. This is normal for all batterie s. T o purchase a new battery pack, see your accessories information th at shipped with your computer , or vis it t[...]

220 If Someth ing Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Nothing happens when y ou pr ess the keys on the external k eyboard. Y ou may hav e plugged the e xternal ke yboard in while the computer was turned on. Click Start , Shut Down or T u r n off computer , and Restart the computer using the T ouchPad on the internal ke y[...]

221 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har d war e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ T ry adjusting the contrast and brightness con trols on the external monitor . ❖ Press Fn and F5 simultaneously to make sure the display priority is not set for the built-in screen. The screen does not look right. Y ou can change the display settings b y clicki[...]

222 If Someth ing Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 Adjust the screen resolu tion and/or color quality . 4 Click OK . 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 [...]

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

224 If Someth ing Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Y our data files ar e damaged or corrupted. Refer to your software docu mentation for f ile reco very procedures. Many software p ackages automatically create backup files. Y ou may also be able to reco ver lost data using utility software. Consult your network admini[...]

225 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har d war e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Optical drive problems Y ou cannot access a disc in the drive. If the optical dri ve is an external dri ve, make sure that the driv e’ s cable is properly connected to the computer . Make sure the tray which holds the CD-R OM or D VD-R OM is closed properly . Press[...]

226 If Someth ing Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Some discs run correctly b ut others do not. Check the type of disc you are usin g. The optical dri ve supports the Digital V ersatile Disc (D VD) formats D VD- R OM, D VD-R (read-only), plus CD-R OM, CD-R (read- only), and CD-R W (read-only). If the problem is with a[...]

227 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har d war e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Most PC Card problems occur during installation and setup of ne w cards. If you are ha ving troub le getting one or more of these devices to work together , se veral sections in this chapter may apply . Resource conflicts can cause problems when using PC Cards. See ?[...]

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

229 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har d war e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Hot swapping (remo ving one PC Card and inserting another without turning the computer off) fails . Follo w this procedure before you remov e a PC Card: 1 Double-click the Safely Remove Hard ware icon on the System tray . 2 Select the item you wish to remo ve . 3 Cli[...]

230 If Someth ing Goes Wrong 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 n[...]

231 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har d war e 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 set[...]

232 If Someth ing Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Wireless networking problems This section provides general troubleshootin g tips for networking problems, specifica lly wireless (Wi-Fi) networking. The terms and concepts use d assume a basic understanding of networks, and may be for more advanced users. If you need [...]

233 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har d war e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Check Control P anel's De vice Manager to verify that the W i-Fi adapter is recognized by W indow s ® , and that the driv er is loaded. Carefully note any error messages— these will be very helpful if you should confer with a support technicia n at a late[...]

234 If Someth ing Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Use the PING command to ve rify a co nnection to the gate way at 192.168.1.1 (a default gate way for most wireless routers). ❖ Click Start , then click Run... ❖ Enter Cmd and press Enter . ❖ Enter PING 192.168.1.1 at the command prompt, and press Enter . ❖[...]

235 If Something Goes Wrong D V D oper ating pr oblems 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ W indows XP will no w try to establish a wireless connection. The Windo ws XP wir eless management facility does not wor k. If you are using an e xternal W i-Fi adapter (a PC Card, USB adapter , or othe r v ariet y), check if the adapter comes with its o wn management [...]

236 If Someth ing Goes Wrong D VD operating pr oblems 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 4 Clean the disc and try ag ain. A dirty dri ve can also cause audio problems. If you ha ve tried se veral discs and all fa il, consider sending your dri v e to an au thorized servic e prov ider to get it cleaned. 5 V erify that your computer re cognizes your optical drive.[...]

237 If Something Goes Wrong D V D oper ating pr oblems 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 Click the Settings tab . 4 Next to the w ords Desktop Area , mo v e the slider to a lo wer setting, such as 800 x 600 or 640 x 480. 5 Click OK . D VD titles, games, or applic ations appear distorted. Havi ng Stretch enabled when your video resolution is set to 640 x 480 [...]

238 If Someth ing Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 5 Click and hold the up arrow b y the list or mov e the slide to the top. 6 Click None . 7 Click OK . Develop good computing habits Sa ve y our work frequently . Y ou can ne ver predict when your computer will lock, forcing you to close a progra m and lose unsav ed cha[...]

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

240 If Someth ing Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2 Click Help and Support . 3 Under Pick a T ask , click Undo changes to your computer with System Restore . 4 Click Create a r estore point , and then click Next . 5 In the Restore point description f i eld, enter a name that is descripti ve enough to be easily underst[...]

241 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 7 Y our W indo ws conf iguration w ill now be restored to the state it was in when the chosen Restore Point was created. Backing up your data to CDs with Windows XP For mo st of us, by far the most v aluable component of our computer system is the data we ha ve created [...]

242 If Someth ing Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 6 Drag and drop folders or indi vidual f iles from this windo w into the CD windo w . If the files do not immediately appear in the CD window , pre ss F5 (or cl ick Vi e w , Refr esh ) to prompt W indo ws to display them. Documents and other data files that y ou create[...]

243 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Favorites (bookmarks) for Internet Explorer and other W eb browsers Follo w these steps to back up your F av orites for Internet Explorer (v er 5.0 or ne wer): 1 In Internet Explorer , click File , Import and Export . 2 The Import/Export W izard will appear . Click Next[...]

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

245 If Something Goes Wrong If you need further assistance 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Do one installation at a time. If yo u ha ve se veral ne w items to add to your computer system, install just one at a time, creating Restore Points immediately before each successi ve installation. This will mak e it much easier to determine the origin of any ne w[...]

246 If Someth ing Goes Wrong If you need further assistance 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ If the problem occurs wh ile you are running a program, consult the program’ s docume ntation for troubleshooting suggestions. Contact the soft ware co mpan y’ s technical support group for their assistance. ❖ Consult the dealer from whom you p urchased your[...]

247 If Something Goes Wrong Other T oshiba Internet W eb sites 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Name and version of the program in volved in the problem along with its installation media ❖ Information about what yo u were doing when the problem occurred ❖ Exact error messages an d when the y occurred For technical support, call the T oshiba Global Sup[...]

248 If Someth ing Goes Wrong T oshiba’ s worldwide off ices 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 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 A[...]

249 If Something Goes Wrong T oshiba’ s worldwide of fices 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 For more information on ad ditional T o shiba w orldwide 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 Hen[...]

250 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 Fn + This hot ke y enables/disables v olume mute on your computer . When v olume mute is en[...]

251 Hot Keys P asswor d security 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Password security Without a password The Fn + F1 ke y combination 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 key combina[...]

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

253 Hot Keys Po w e r u s a g e m o d e 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Power usage mode Fn + This hot ke y displays the power usage pop-up windo w and cycles through the battery sav e modes. (Sa mple I mage) P ow er usage m odes The properties of each mode are se t in the T oshiba Po wer Management utility . For more information, see “T oshiba Power Sa [...]

254 Hot Keys Standby mode 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Standby mode Fn + This hot ke y places the computer into Standb y mode. ❖ A message box displays b y default to conf irm that the computer is entering Standby mode. Y ou can choose not to display this message box. (Sample Imag e) Standby conf irmation box For more information abou t Standby mode, [...]

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

256 Hot Keys Display modes 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Display modes Fn + This hot ke y cycles through the po wer -on display options. The display modes are: ❖ Built-in display only ❖ Built-in display and external monitor simultaneously ❖ External monitor only ❖ TV and built-in display ❖ TV only * ❖ Primary and CR T * ❖ Dual Mode display [...]

257 Hot Keys Display brightness 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Display brightness Disabling or enabling wireless devices (A vailable on certain models) Fn + This hot ke y decreases the screen brigh tness. Fn + This hot ke y increases the screen brightness. Fn + This hot ke y enables/disables the optional wireless devices installed in your computer . The w[...]

258 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 ke y enables/di sables the T o uchPad. For more information on using the T ouchPad, see “Using the T ouchPad™” on page 75 . (Sample Imag e) Disable a nd enable the T ouc hP ad Fn + This hot k[...]

259 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 turns the cursor control ove rlay on and of f. Fn + This hot ke y turns the numeric ove rlay on and of f. Fn + This hot ke y turns the sc roll lock feature on and off. Fn + [ Space bar ] This hot ke y switches screen resolution.[...]

260 Appendix B P o wer Cord/Cable C o nnector s Y our notebook computer features a un i versal power supply you can use worldwide. This appendix sho ws the shapes of the typical A C power cord/ cable connectors for va rious parts of the world. USA and Canada UL app roved CS A ap prove d United Kingdom BS app roved Australia AS app roved Europe VD A[...]

261 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Appendix C Using ConfigFree ™ with your T oshiba Computer ConfigFree ™ is a set of utilities that mak es it easy to control communication de vices and network connections. ConfigFree also lets you identify communication problems and create profiles for easy sw itching between locations and communication networks. For m[...]

262 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Getting Started 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Profile Settings—The Prof iles utility let s you switch between network configurations. For more information, see “Profile Settings” on page 272 . ❖ ConfigFree SUMMIT —The ConfigFree SUMMIT utility is used to connect with other Conf igFree users [...]

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

264 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer ConfigF r ee Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 (Sample Imag e) Conf igF ree Laun cher coming bac k into view 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 [...]

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

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

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

268 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer ConfigF r ee Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The Search for W ireless De vices feature identifies if a de vice is IEEE 802.11a, b, or g. It also incl udes an option to display hidden access point a vailability . (Sample Image) V iewing W i-F i devices Creating a new wireless connection This featur[...]

269 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Confi gF ree Utilit ies 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 (Sample Image) Drag ging a device to the Access P oint (Sample Image) W ir eless settings screen 3 Enter the SSID/WEP inform ation an d connect to the device. After the Access Point is set up and add ed to the connection list, the system displays the C[...]

270 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer ConfigF r ee Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Creating a detected device wireless connection The follo wing screen sho ws an example of Bluetooth ® de vices that are detected using the Search f or Wir eless Devices option. Moving the mouse cursor ov er a de vice icon displays informatio n abou t t[...]

271 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Confi gF ree Utilit ies 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 (Sample Imag e) Dr ag ging the f ile to the Bluetooth ® device icon T o be prompted for the de vice: 1 Drag and drop the file to the Bluetooth ® radar icon on the ConfigFree Launcher . (Sample Imag e) Dr ag ging the f ile to the Bluetooth ® rad ar i[...]

272 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer ConfigF r ee Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 (Sample Image) Selectin g Send to Bluetooth ® Devices option 2 Choose a file recipient. 3 Click Send . During a file transfe r , conne cting and disconnecting to the selected device will occur automatically . Disconnecting from a Bluetooth ® device T [...]

273 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Confi gF ree Utilit ies 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 A profile cont ains the currently conf igured network settings on the computer , as well as information about an y network de vices. The follo wing settings can be sa v ed (or “captured”) in a profile: ❖ Internet settings — includes LAN setting[...]

274 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer ConfigF r ee Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 7 Click Change Icon and select an icon for this prof ile. 8 Click the icon at the botto m of the screen to display more capture options. 9 Under Captured Items , select th e items you w ant to capture for this profi le. 10 If connecting with a wireless [...]

275 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Confi gF ree Utilit ies 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 (Sample Image) Expanded Add Pr ofile scr een The online Help pro vides 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 necessar[...]

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

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

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

279 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Confi gF ree Utilit ies 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2 Click SUMMIT . Other users appear on the SUMMIT main window . SUMMIT can also be started from the ConfigFree Launcher . 3 Select the appropriate users and in vite them to the SUMMIT meeting. As users join the SUMMIT , their icons appear on the SUMMIT[...]

280 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer ConfigF r ee Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Quick Connect The Quick Connect feature in cludes two o ptions: ❖ T oshiba Wire less Projector . Switches the W ireless LAN connection to connect to a T oshiba Wi reless Projector ❖ Direct Link T oshiba Device . Launches Conf igFree SUMMIT T oshiba [...]

281 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Confi gF ree Utilit ies 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 Complete the settings. Refe r to the online Help if necessary . 4 Click OK . The default connection setting is for Ad hoc mode, therefore, if the setting on the T oshiba Wireless Projector is in Infrastructure mode, it will not connect. However , you[...]

282 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer ConfigF r ee Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ If you select a profile from the ConfigFree tray menu or when you disable a wireless device. ❖ If you close ConfigFree. Direct Link T oshiba Device When Access Point is not a v ailable, use the Direct Link T oshiba Device feature to conn ect your [...]

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

284 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Semi-A utomatic Switc h F eatur e 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2 Click A u to Switch . The Auto Switch dialog box appears. 3 Select the A uto Switch (SSID) tab . 4 Select the profile to be auto matically selected when the SSID is detected, then click Add . The profile is mov ed to the List of target SSID[...]

285 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 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 r[...]

286 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 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 memory FAT f ile allocation table FCC Federal Communicat ions Com[...]

287 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 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 adapter TFT thin film transistor USB univ ersal serial bus URL uniform resource lo cator WA N wide area netw ork www W orld W ide[...]

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

289 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 C cache — A section of very fast memory in which frequently used information is duplicated for qu ick access. Accessing data from cache is faster than accessing it from the computer’ s main memory . See also CPU cach e, L1 c ache, L 2 cach e. CD — An individual compact disc. See also CD-R OM. CD-R OM (compac[...]

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

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

292 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 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 emulation — A technique in w hich a de vice or program imitates another device or program[...]

293 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 frontside b us — The primary pathway (bus) between the CPU and the computer’ s main memory . Also called “system b us. ” See also bus . 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 [...]

294 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[...]

295 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 M 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 volatile and hold data permanently , such as R O M. A computer’ s main memory is RAM. See RAM ,[...]

296 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 O online — A vailable through the computer . Online may refer to information being read from your own computer’ s hard disk, such as online documentation or online Help, or to inform ation coming from another company on a company network or the Internet. operating system — A set of programs that controls how[...]

297 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 program — A set of i nstructions that can be ex ecuted by a comp uter . The general classes of programs (also called software) are operating system, application, an d utility . S ee also operati ng system, application, utili ty . properties — The attrib utes of an object or device. F or ex ample, the propertie[...]

298 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 serial — Processes that occur one at a time. In communications, it means the transmission of one bit at a time sequentia lly ov er a single channel. Compare parallel. shortcut — See k e yboar d shortcut . software — See pr ogr am. Compare ha rd w a re. Standby — A feature of some W indows ® operating syst[...]

299 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 utility — A computer program designed to perform a narrowly focused operation or solve a specific problem. Utilities are often related to computer system managem ent. V W We b — See W orld W ide W eb . Wi- Fi — A registered trademark term of the W i-Fi Alliance which stands for W ireless Fidelity , and is an[...]

300 Index A A C adaptor 47 AC p ow e r connecting adaptor 49 accessories docking solutions 155 memory 55 adding memory 55 adjusting recording quali ty 149 Alt keys 98 audio .wa v f iles 148 audio features 147 B backing up files 96 battery changing 128 charge indicator light 50 , 121 charge not lasting 218 charging 47 , 51 conserving po wer 125 disp[...]

Index 301 communications network connection 142 system resources 213 compact disc positioning 110 compact discs handling 111 inserting 109 removing 114 computer non-system disk or disk error message 209 not accessing disk driv es 208 running on battery power 116 setting up 44 , 56 warning resume failure messag e 208 computing tips 95 connecting to [...]

Index 302 expansion memory slot 57 exploring the desktop 135 ext er na l monitor not working 222 mouse 80 external diskette driv e connecting 83 external display , adjusting 80 F F A T (File Allo cation T abl e) 223 FCC Notice “Declaration of Conformity Informat ion” 3 FCC requirements 4 file e xtensions 105 file, backing up 96 fil es backing u[...]

Index 303 147 URL address not found 211 Internet Explor er icon 137 Internet Service Providers 145 IRQ (Interru pt Request) 21 3 ISPs 145 J jack RJ-11 141 K key changing 175 removing 175 key assignment viewing e xisting 174 key assignments changing or removing existing 175 keyboard character keys 97 function keys 98 hot keys 257 , 259 not working 2[...]

Index 304 setting 163 PC Card checklist 227 CIS (Card Information Structure) 227 computer stops working 228 configuring 152 errors 229 hot swapping fails 229 inserting 151 modem default 139 not recognized 229 problem solving 226 , 228 removing 151 setting up 152 Plug and Play 213 port COM 139 Ethernet LAN 142 RGB 78 power cable connectors 260 compu[...]

Index 305 checklist 227 error occurs 229 hot swapping fails 229 not recognized 229 slot appears dead 228 power and batteries 217 printer 230 program not responding 205 program not working properly 224 screen does not look right/flickers 221 Startup options 21 0 system resources 213 URL address not found 211 warning resume failure 208 W i ndo w s wi[...]

Index 306 T taskbar 138 television adjusting display 80 To s h i b a registering computer 46 worldwide of fices 248 T oshiba Assist 157 TOSHIB A Button Controls 188 T oshiba Hardware Setup 182 T oshiba online resources 115 T oshiba uti lities 156 T ouchPadTM 75 trav eling tips 134 troubleshooting D V D player general problems 235 external keyboard [...]