Toshiba U845w manual

GMAD00307010 06/12 If you need assistance: T echnical support is available on line at T o shiba’ s W eb site at support.toshiba.com . At this W eb site, you will find answers for many commonly asked technical questions plus many downloadable software driv ers, BIOS updates, and other downloads. For more in formation, see “If Something Goes Wron[...]

2 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling . Model: Satellite ® /Satellite Pro ® U800W Series Recordable and/or ReWritable Drive(s) and Associated Software W arranty The computer system y[...]

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

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

5 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Radio Frequency Interference Requirements This device is restricted to indoor use due to its op eration in the 5.15 GHz to 5.25 GHz freq uency ra nge. FCC requir es this prod uct to be used indoors for frequency ra nge 5.15 GHz to 5.25 GHz to reduce the pote ntial for harmful interference to co-channel Mobile Sat ellite syst[...]

6 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Exposure to Radi o Frequency Radia tion The radiated output power of the TO SHIBA W ireless LAN Mini PCI Card is far below the FCC radio f requency ex posure limits. N everthele ss, the TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card shall be used in such a manner that the potential f or human cont act during normal operation is minimize[...]

7 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 indoors for fr equency ra nge 5.15 GHz t o 5.25 GHz to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co-cha nnel Mobile Satellite sy stems. High power radars are allocated as prim ary users of the 5.25 GHz to 5.35 GHz and 5.65 GHz to 5.85 GHz bands. These radar stations can ca use interference with and/or damage this devi[...]

8 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 In the European Union, thes e symbols indicate that when the last end user wishes to discard this product, it must be sent to appropriate facilities for recov ery and recycling. This Directi ve applies to EU member count ries only and does not apply to end users in other co un tries such as the United States. Although the in[...]

9 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 1. Sticker Please put the following stick er on de vices incorpora ting this product. 2. Indication The indication shown belo w appears on this equipment. 1 2.4: This equipment uses a frequency of 2.4 GHz. 2 DS: This equipment uses DS-SS modulation. O F : This equipment uses OFDM modulation. 3 The interference range of this [...]

10 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The indication sho wn belo w appears on this equipment. 1 2.4: This equipment uses a frequency of 2.4 GHz. 2 FH: This equipment uses FH-SS modulation. 3 The interference range of this equipment is less than 10m. 4 This equipment uses a frequenc y bandwidth from 2,400 MHz to 2,483.5 MHz. 3. TOSHIB A Direct PC Monday – Frid[...]

11 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Europe - Restrictions for Use of 5 GHz Frequencies in European Community Countries O: allowed x: forbidden ❖ T o remain in conformance with Euro pean spectrum usage laws for W ireless LAN operation, the above 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz channel limitations apply . The user should use the wireless LAN utility to check the current ch[...]

12 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 operation. If operation is occu rring ou tside of the allowable frequencies as listed abov e, the user must cease op erating the W ireless LAN at that location and consult the local technical support staff responsible for the wireless network. ❖ The 5 GHz T urbo mode feature is not allowed for operation in any European Co[...]

13 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 computers/tnt/bluetooth.htm in Euro pe or support.toshib a.com in the United States for more information. Bluetooth and Wireles s LAN devices operate w ithin the same radio freque ncy range and may interf ere with one another . If you use Bluetooth and Wireless LAN devices simult aneously , you may occasionally experience a[...]

14 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Regulator y statements This product complies with any mandatory product specification in any country/ region where the product is sold. In addition, the product complies with the following: European Union (EU) and EFT A This equipment complies with the R&TTE directiv e 1999/5/EC and has been provided with the CE mark ac[...]

15 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Notice The information contained in this ma nual, including but not limited to an y product specifications, is subj ect to change without notice. TOSHIB A CORPORA TION AND TOSHIB A AMERICA INFORMA TION SYSTEMS, I NC. (TOSHIB A) PR O VIDES NO W ARRANTY WITH REGARD TO THIS MANU AL OR ANY O THER INFORMA TION CONT AINED HEREIN [...]

16 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 W i-Fi is a registered trademark of the W i-Fi All iance. All other brand and p roduct names are trad emarks or registered trademarks of their respectiv e companies. Licenses This Product is licensed under the A VC, the VC-1 and the MPEG-4 Part 2 V isual patent portfolio licenses for the personal and non-commercial use of a[...]

17 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Contents Introduction ................................................................................ 23 This guide ...............................................................25 Safety icons ............................................................26 Other icons used ...............................................2[...]

18 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Seeking additional help .....................................32 Check list .......................................................... 33 Precautions .......................................................33 Important informati on on your computer’s cooling fan ..................................................35[...]

19 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer ..................65 Adjusting the quality of the external display ......66 Customizing your co mputer’s settings ....................66 Caring for your computer ........................................ 66 Cleaning the computer ..........................[...]

20 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Setting battery notifications ..............................81 Conserving battery power ................................82 Power Plans ......................................................83 Using the TOSHIBA eco power plan ........................ 84 Changing the main battery ....................................[...]

21 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility .........................107 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility ......................108 Mouse Utility ........................................................109 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup .....................................110 TOSHIBA Sleep Utility ................................[...]

22 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows ® operating system ...........136 If you need further assistance ............................... 141 Contacting Toshiba .........................................141 Other Toshiba Intern et Web sites ..........................141 Toshiba’s worldwide offices ...[...]

23 I n t roduct ion W elcom e to the world of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. W ith your T o shiba computer , your work and entertainment can accompan y you where ver you go. Y our computer is ENERGY ST AR ® qualified. T osh iba is a partner in the En vironmental Protection Agency’ s (EP A) ENERGY ST AR ® Program and has desi gned thi[...]

24 Introd uctio n 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 When considering additions to your hom e off i ce, purchase products that hav e earned the ENERGY ST AR ® for all your equip ment needs, which can sav e you mone y , save ener gy , and help protect the climate. Vi s i t http://www .energystar .gov or http://www .energystar .gov/powermanagement for more infor[...]

25 Introduction This guide 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The product specifications and configuration information are designed for a product Series. Y our particular model may not have all the features and specifications listed or illustrated. For more detailed information about the features and specifications on your particular model, please visit T oshib[...]

26 Introd uctio n Safety icons 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Safety icons This manual contains safety inst ructions that must be observed to av oid potential hazards that c o uld result in personal injuries, damage to your equipment, or loss of data. These safety cautions hav e been classif ied according to the s eriousness of the risk, and icons highlight[...]

27 Introduction Other documentation 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Y our computer’ s features and specifications Certain computer chassis are de signed to accommodate all possible configurations for an entire product Series. Y our select model may not ha ve all the features and speci f ications corresp onding to al l of the icons or switches shown on the [...]

28 Chapter 1 Getting Started This chapter provides tips for us ing your computer ef fecti v ely , summarizes how to connect components, and explains what to do the first time you use your computer . Please read the saf ety instruct ion informatio n on the Quick Start document (that shipped with your computer) caref ully and make sure you fully unde[...]

29 Getting Started Selecting a place to work ❖ Equipment that generates a strong electromagnetic field, such as stereo speakers (other than speakers that are connected to the computer) or speakerphones. ❖ Rapid changes in temperature or humidity and sources of temperature change such as ai r condit ioner ve nts or heaters. ❖ Extreme heat, col[...]

30 Getting Started Selecting a place to work ❖ A void glare: position the notebook so that light sources (lam ps or windows) do not shine or reflect directly into your eyes. Place the notebook display aw ay fr om bright light sources or reduce the light inten sity from windows by using blinds. G lare on the notebook display may cause eye strain, [...]

31 Getting Started Selecting a place to work ❖ Alternati ve k eyboards, such as the split curved k eyboard, may improve shoulder and arm comfort. ❖ Select a mouse that is comfortable for you to use. ❖ Don’t rest your wrists on the edge of the ke yboard or on the work surface when typing. ❖ The monitor should be about an arm length away wh[...]

32 Getting Started Selecting a place to work ❖ T ake short, strategically spaced rest breaks to av oid e ye strain and body fatigue. For e xample, stand up and walk around or stretch for a few minutes ev ery hour . ❖ T aking regular breaks is especially important if you are working long hours on your comput er or working on a deadline. ❖ If s[...]

33 Getting Started Selecting a place to work For more specif ic recommendations on the safety and comfort of your computer en vironm ent, customers in the United States may visit the United States Department of Labor, Occupational Safety & Health Administration W eb site at: http://www .osha.gov/SL TC/etools/ computerworkstations/ Check list ?[...]

34 Getting Started Selecting a place to work Never allow any liquids to spill into any part of your computer , and never expose the computer to rain, water , seawater or moisture. Exposure to liquid or moisture can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in damage or serious injury . If any of thes e eventualities should accidentally occur , immedi[...]

35 Getting Started Selecting a place to work Handle discs carefully . Avoid touching the surface of the disc. Gras p it by its center hole and edge. If you handle the disc incorrectly , you could damage the disc and possibly lose data. ❖ Scan all ne w f iles for viruses. This precaution is especially impor tant for f iles you recei ve via email o[...]

36 Getting Started Setting up your computer Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: Y ou must complete all setup steps up to and including “Setting up your software” on page 40 before a dding external or internal components to your computer . These components include, but are not limited to, a mouse, keyboa rd, printer , and m emory . Y our co[...]

37 Getting Started Connecting to a po wer source Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer , or use AC adaptors sp ecified by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of fire or other damage to the computer . Use of an incompatible AC adaptor could cause fire or damage to the c omputer possibly resulting in serious injury . TOSHIBA as[...]

38 Getting Started Connecting to a power so ur ce 2 Plug the A C adaptor co rd into the DC-IN on the side o f the computer . (Sample Illustration) Connectin g the AC adaptor cor d to the computer 3 Connect the po wer cord/cable to a li ve electrical outlet. The A C po wer light on the indicator panel glows. Never attempt to connect or disconnect a [...]

39 Getting Started Char ging the main battery Charging the main batter y The computer battery is not accessible by the user . Before using the battery to power the computer , you must charge the battery . T o charge the battery , leav e the co mputer plugged into an A C power source with the co mputer turned o ff until the battery light glows white[...]

40 Getting Started Re gistering your computer with T oshiba Setting up your software When you turn on the computer for the first time, do not turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely . The names o f windows disp layed, and t he order in which windows appear , may var y according to you r software setup choic es. The[...]

41 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stora ge Drive information on adding memory t o your computer . T oshiba will not be responsible for any product damage, data loss, service or part replacement made necessary by impr oper installation of a memory module. Recovering the Internal Storage Drive T o purchase an optional external writable optic[...]

42 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stor ag e Drive from your recov ery media. Also, if your original internal storage dri ve f ails, you can restore your system to a new internal storage dri ve from your reco very media. It is strongly recommended that you create recov ery media before using your system for the first time. See “Creating r[...]

43 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stora ge Drive T o recover the original factory im age using the utilit ies on your computer’ s internal storage driv e: 1 Make sure the computer is turned of f. 2 While powering on your computer , press the F12 ke y when the initial TOSHIB A screen displays. The Boot menu appears. 3 Using the arro w key[...]

44 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stor ag e Drive 6 When the T oshiba Recovery W izard opens and the Selecting a process screen displays, select Recovery of F actory Default Software and then click Next . (Sample Image) Selecting a Pr ocess screen 7 The Recov ery of Factory Defaul t Software screen appears. Select Recover to out-of-box sta[...]

45 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stora ge Drive 9 Click Next to be gin the recovery . When the reco very process is complete, a message displays indicating that the internal st orage dri ve has been recov ered. 10 Click Finish to restart the computer . Recovering of factory default software with user’ s data Using “Recovery of Factor [...]

46 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stor ag e Drive “Recov ery of Factory Def ault Software with user’ s data” option is selected in the next step. Click Ye s to continue. (Sample Image) W arning scr een 6 When the T oshiba Recove ry W i zard opens and the “Selecting a process” screen displays, select Recovery of F actory Default S[...]

47 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stora ge Drive T oshiba does not guarantee successful data back up. Be sure to save your work to external media before executing the recovery (see “Backing up your work” on page 74 ). 8 Click Ye s to continue. (Sample Image) W arning scr een 9 When the reco very process is complete, the “Recov ery of[...]

48 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stor ag e Drive Recovering without changing the in ternal storage drive partitions Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions deletes all information stored on the C: drive. Be sure to save your work to external media before executing the recovery (see “Backing up your work” on p[...]

49 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stora ge Drive 5 A warning screen appears stati ng that when the recov ery is ex ecuted all data will be deleted and rewritten. Click Ye s to continue. (Sample Image) W arning scr een 6 When the T oshiba Recovery W i zard opens and the Selecting a process screen displays, select Recovery of F actory Defaul[...]

50 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stor ag e Drive 7 The Recov ery of Factory Defaul t Software screen appears. Select Recover without changing the hard drive partitions . (Sample Image) Reco very of F a ctory Default Softwar e scr een 8 Click Next . A confirmation message displays reminding you that all data on the C: drive will be lost du[...]

51 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stora ge Drive utilities stored on y our computer’ s internal storage drive or using recov ery media, if you ha ve creat ed such media. T o recover us ing the first method, follo w the procedure below . T o recover using the second method, see “Restori ng from recov ery media” on page 55 . T o resize[...]

52 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stor ag e Drive 6 When the T oshiba Recovery W izard opens and the Selecting a process screen displays, select Recovery of F actory Default Software and then click Next . (Sample Image) Selecting a Pr ocess screen 7 The Recov ery of Factory Defaul t Software screen appears. Select Recover to a custom size [...]

53 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stora ge Drive 10 Click Next to be gin the recovery . When the reco very process is complete, a message displays indicating that the C: dri ve has been reco vered. 11 Click Finish to restart the computer . Creating recovery media T o purchase an optional external writable optical disc drive for creating re[...]

54 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stor ag e Drive T o create recovery media: 1 Click the Start button, and then in the Sear ch field, type Recovery Media Creator . In the list that appears abo ve, c lick your selection. The TOSHIB A Recovery Media Creator dialog box displays. (Sample Image) T OSHIB A Recovery Media Cr eator dialog box 2 Se[...]

55 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stora ge Drive All information stored on your DVDs or USB flash drive(s) will be erased during the process of creating the recovery media. Be sure to save the information stored on your external media to another storage device before executing this procedure, or use bla nk media. 5 Click the Create b utton[...]

56 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stor ag e Drive For more information on these options, see “Recovering the Internal Storage Dri ve” on page 41 . When you restore your system, only the operating system files, applications, and driver s originally shipped with the computer are restored. Any files that you create d are not restored duri[...]

57 Getting Started Erasing the Internal Storag e Drive ❖ Recover without changing t he hard drive parti tions —If you want to recover the C: partition only , leaving other partitions you have created intact ❖ Recover to a custom size partition —If you want to recov er the C: dri ve to its out-of-box state and specify a custom size for the C[...]

58 Getting Started Erasing the Internal Stora ge Drive Flash option on the Boot men u, depending on which type of media you are using, and then press the Enter key . Select T oshiba Recovery W izard , and then click Next . 2 Select Erase the hard disk and then click Next . 3 Choose one of the following options on the Erase the hard disk screen: ❖[...]

59 Getting Started Checking the internal stor ag e drive operating status Checking the internal storage drive operating status After restoring your inte rnal storag e driv e, you can check its status as follo ws: 1 Click the Start button, and then in the Search f ield, type Computer Management. In the list that appears abo ve, click your selection.[...]

60 Getting Started Using the touc h pad Using the touch pad Some of the touch pad operations described in this section are only supported in certain applications. Y ou can use the touch pad (the small, touch-sensitiv e area in front of the keyboard) and the adjacent control buttons to: ❖ Mov e the pointer on the screen ❖ Select an item on the s[...]

61 Getting Started Using the touch pad T o: Do the following: Example: Move the on-s creen pointer Slide your finger across t he touch pad in the direction you want to move the pointer . T o move the pointer a longer distance, slide your finger several times acros s the touch pad in the preferr ed direction. (Sample Illustra tion) P o inter moves t[...]

62 Getting Started Using the touc h pad Scroll horizontal ly Slide your finger along the bottom ed ge of the touch pa d in the direc tion you want to scroll. Repeat to scroll a longer distance. (Sample Illustra tion) Horizontal scr olling active ar ea Scroll continu ously (Circular scrolling) 1 Begin scrolling vertically or horizonta lly by sliding[...]

63 Getting Started Using the touch pad Adjusting touch pad settings While you are typing, the on-screen pointer may seem to move or jump around “by itself” to rando m locations on the screen. The on-screen pointer may also seem to automatical ly select text, click buttons, and acti v ate other user interface elements. F or help with these probl[...]

64 Getting Started Connecting an external device Connecting an external device Depending on your computer model, it may include USB 3.0 port(s). T o distinguish these ports, please look for the blue inset within the USB 3.0 port (if available). Y ou can easily attach an e xternal de vice to your computer . T o do this: 1 Read the directions that ca[...]

65 Getting Started Using external display de vices Connecting an HDMI ® -compatible television or display device T o connect an HDMI ® -compat ible television or display device to the computer: ❖ Connect one end of an HDMI ® cable (not i ncluded with y our computer) to the HDMI ® Out port on the side of your computer , and then connect the ot[...]

66 Getting Started Customizing your compu ter’ s settings ❖ Swap - Switch primary displa y between internal display and external monitor when using extended desktop (Sample Image) Display options window Adjusting the quality of the external display T o obtain the best picture quality from you r television (or other video display device), you ma[...]

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

68 Getting Started Caring for your computer 3 Insert the cable’ s locking end into th e security lock slo t on your computer , then engage the locking device. The computer is no w securely locked. (Sample Illustration) Attaching security lock cable[...]

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

70 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboard ❖ Back up your files to e xternal media on a regular basis. Label the backup copies clearly and store them in a safe place. It is easy to put of f backing up because it takes time. Howe ver , if your internal storage dri ve suddenly fails, you will lose all the data on it unless you hav e a separate back[...]

71 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboar d Character keys T yping with the character keys is ve ry mu ch li ke t yp in g o n a typewriter , except that: ❖ The space bar creates a space char acter instead of just passing ov er an area of the page. ❖ The lo wercase letter l (el) and the number 1 are not interchangeable. ❖ The uppercase letter [...]

72 Learning the Basics Starting a pr ogr am T o capture a print screen of the entire screen, press the PRTSC key . Backlit keyboard (Available on certain models) Y our keyboard may ha ve a backlight illumination featu re. If the keyboard backlight setting is set to Au t o , the backlight turns on when you type on t he keyboard and turns of f after [...]

73 Learning the Basics Saving your work 2 Start typing the program’ s name ( wordpad ) in the Search programs and files f ield. As you type, all matching files and programs are disp layed in a separate window . 3 In the search results window , click Wo r d P a d under Pro grams. Starting a program from the Start menu When you install a prog ram, [...]

74 Learning the Basics Backing up your work Backing up your work Back up all the files you create in case something happens to your computer . Y ou can back up your files to dif ferent types of media such as CDs, D V Ds, external stor age media, or to a net work, if av ailable. T o back up several f iles at one time, use the Microsoft ® Wi n d ow [...]

75 Learning the Basics T oshiba’ s online re sour ces T oshiba’ s online resources T osh iba maintains a number of online sites to which you can connect. These sites provide info rmation about T oshiba products, gi ve help with technical questions and keep you up to date with future upgrades. For mo re information, see “Contacting T oshiba”[...]

76 Chapter 3 Mobile Computing This chapter cov ers all aspects of using your computer while trav eling. T oshiba’ s energy-saver design Y our computer enters a low-po wer suspension mode when it is n ot being used, thereby co nserving energy and saving money in the process. It has a number of othe r features that enhance its energy ef ficienc y .[...]

77 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power management settings and featu res utilized, as well as the natural performance variations produced by the design of individual components. The battery life rat ing is only achiev ed on the select models and configurations tested by T oshiba under the specific test settings at the time of pub[...]

78 Mobile Computing Char ging batteries Changes to these settings may result in system performance or stability issues. Users who are not co mpletely familiar with the power management component of the computer should use the preset configuration. For assistance with s etup changes, contact T oshiba’ s Customer Support Center . Charging batteries[...]

79 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power Please make a complete back up of your data to external media before discharging the battery . For more information, see “Backing up your work” on page 74 . Charging the RTC battery Y our computer has an internal real-time clock (R TC) battery . The R TC battery powers the System T ime Clock and[...]

80 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power ❖ Is unlit when the battery has discharged, the battery is not charging, or the A C adaptor is no t plugged in to the computer or A C outlet Battery life and charge time may var y , depending upon power management settings, applications and features used. ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery ch[...]

81 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power Determining remaining battery power Wait a few moments after turning on the computer before trying to monitor the remaining battery power . The computer needs this time to check the battery’ s remaining capacity and perform its calculations. Mov e the pointer ov er the power icon in the notif icat[...]

82 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power been reached. Y ou can also se t the computer to enter Sleep mode or Hibernation mode or to co mpletely po wer down when the notif icatio n goes of f. T o change the default notification settings: 1 Click the Start button, and then in the Sear ch field, type Po wer Options . In the list that appears[...]

83 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power ❖ Where you are working, since operating time decr eases at low temperatures There are v arious ways in which you can conserve po wer and extend the operating time of your battery: ❖ Enable Sleep or Hibernation, which saves po wer when you turn of f the computer and turn it back on again ❖ Use[...]

84 Mobile Computing Using the T OSHIB A eco power pl an 2 Select an appropriate plan for your work en vironment or create your own custom plan. 3 Click Create a po wer plan in the left pane to set up a ne w plan. T o edit a plan or to edit advanced settings, continue to the following steps. 4 Click Change pl an settings to choose the plan you want [...]

85 Mobile Computing T aking car e of your battery If you find that a ne w battery is needed, contact the location where you purchas ed the computer for mo re informatio n on replacing the battery . T oshiba will not be responsib le for any product damage, data loss, service or part repl acement made necessary by improper installation of a new batte[...]

86 Mobile Computing Disposing of your computer Maintaining your batter y Fully discharging your battery pack will allo w better accuracy of the battery meter . T o fully discharge your battery pack: ❖ Periodically , disconnect the computer from a po wer source and operate it on battery power until the battery pack fully discharges. Before doing s[...]

87 Mobile Computing T raveling tips In addition, T oshi ba’ s recycling initiativ es include recycling programs, ev ents and consumer prom otions. For details, pl ease visit us.toshiba.com/green . Notice regarding CR coin cell batteries, applicable to California, U.S.A. only: Perchlorate Material - special handling may apply . See dtsc.ca.gov/haz[...]

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

89 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Exploring the desktop Finding your way around the desktop Y our computer’ s desktop includes sev eral standard features: icons, Start button, taskbar , notif ication area, and background pattern. (Sample Image) W indows ® operating system desktop Icons An icon represents a folder , file, or program that [...]

90 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Explorin g the desktop ❖ TECHNICAL NOTE: If you delete a large number of files or very large files from the internal storage drive, there may be insufficient space available in the Re cycle Bin to hold these files. In this case, Windows ® will prompt you to either permanently delete the file(s) or cancel[...]

91 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Setting up for communications Notification area The notification area displays icons of tasks or programs that run continuously in the background and di splays notifications. T o learn more about each task, po sition the pointer over the icon for a fe w moments and a short description of the task ap pears. [...]

92 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Explor ing audio fe atur es For help with common W i-Fi ® networking problems, see “W ireless networking problems” on p age 134 . Connecting your computer to a network Y ou can connect your computer to a network to increase its capabilities and functionali ty using one of its communication ports. Acces[...]

93 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using the W eb Camera 5 When you hav e f inished recording, click the Stop Recording button. The Sa ve As dialog box appears. 6 T o save the f ile, type a f ile name, and then click Sav e . Using external speakers or headphones Y our computer is equipped with a full stereo sound system with internal speaker[...]

94 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using the memory car d r eader Depending on your computer model, the process of sending emai l, taking pictures or recording video messages may vary . T o access the W eb Camera, click the Start button, and then in the Search f ield, type W eb Camera. In the list that appears abov e, click your selection. T[...]

95 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using the memory car d r eader When inserting memory media, do not touch the metal contacts. Y ou could expose the storage area to static electric ity , which can destroy data. Removing memor y media 1 Prepare the card for rem oval by clicking on the Sho w hidden icons button ( ), if necessary , in the noti[...]

96 Chapter 5 Utilities Y our computer includes sev eral utilities designed to help you to reconfigure your system to best meet your individual needs. T ogether, these allo w you to ascerta in certain system details, set additional options, or change default optio ns. These utilities are described in this chapter . The utilities described in this ch[...]

97 Utilities TOSHIB A Assist ❖ TOSHIB A Accessibility ❖ TOSHIB A eco Utility™ ❖ TOSHIB A Service Station ❖ TOSHIB A PC Health Monitor ❖ TOSHIB A Split Screen Utility TOSHIBA Assist The TOSHIB A Assist provides qui ck access to computer functions and allows you to customize a range of computer settin gs. T o access TOSHIB A Assist, click[...]

98 Utilities TOSHIB A Assist Connect The features av ailable in this category are Bluetooth ® Settings. (Sample Image) T OSHIB A Assist window – Connect tab[...]

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

100 Utilities TOSHIB A Assist Protect & Fix The feature a v ailable in this cate gory is the T OSHIB A PC Diagnostic T ool Utility . (Sample Image) T OSHIB A Assist window – Pr otect & F ix tab[...]

101 Utilities TOSHIB A Assist Optimize The features av ailable in this category are: ❖ Mouse Utility ❖ TOSHIB A Hardware Setup (Hardware Settings) ❖ TOSHIB A Accessibility ❖ TOSHIB A Face Recognition Utility ❖ TOSHIB A Sleep Utility ❖ TOSHIB A eco Utility™ (Sample Image) T OSHIB A Assist window – Optimize tab[...]

102 Utilities TOSHIB A Recovery Media Cr eator TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator The TOSHIB A Recovery Media Creator utility enables you to create recov ery media that can be us ed to return your system to its out-of-box state, if necessary . For detailed information on using the utility to create recov ery media, see “Creating reco very me dia” o[...]

103 Utilities Setting passwor ds 3 Click the item you want to install. (Sample Image) TOS H IBA Application Installer selection scr een 4 Click Install , then follo w the on-screen prompts to complete the installation process. Setting passwords Setting a password lets you walk aw ay from your computer while providing additional protection for your [...]

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

105 Utilities Setting passwor ds 6 Click OK . The supervisor password util ity dialog box appears. 7 Select Able to run HWSetup or Unable to run HWSetup and then Click OK . 8 Restart the system to complete the process. Deleting a supervisor password T o delete a supervisor passw ord: 1 Click the Start button, and then in the Sear ch field, type TOS[...]

106 Utilities Setting passwor ds T o register a password for the po wer-on password functions: 1 Click the Start button, and then in the Sear ch field, type TOSHIB A Assist . In the list that appears above, click your selection. The TOSHIB A Assist window appears. 2 On the left side, click the Secure tab . 3 Click the User Password icon. 4 Click Re[...]

107 Utilities TOSHIB A F ace Recognition Utility TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility Y our computer may come with the TOSHIB A Face Recognition utility . This ut ility provides another way to log on to your compu ter . For high security purposes, TOSHIBA Face Re cognition is not a suitable substitute for Windows ® passwords. T o ensure the security o[...]

108 Utilities TOSHIB A PC Diagnostic T ool Utility TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic T ool Utility This utility can h elp diagnose pro blems with devices in your computer . Ref er to the online Help document ation within the application for additional help. The TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic T ool u tility m ay show tests for features you do not have. This is normal an[...]

109 Utilities Mouse Utility Mouse Utility The Mouse utility allows you to change your pointing device or mouse settings. T o access the Mouse utility: 1 Click the Start button, and then in the Search f ield, type Mouse. In the list that appears above, click your selection. Or click the Mouse icon in the Optimize tab of T OSHIB A Assist . The Mouse [...]

110 Utilities TO S H I B A H a rd w a re S e t u p TOSHIBA Hardware Setup TOSHIB A Hardware Setup is the TOSHIB A configuration management tool av ailable through the Windo ws ® operating system. T o access it: ❖ Click the Start button, and then in the Sear ch field, type HWSetup . In the list that appears ab ov e, click your selection. Or click[...]

111 Utilities TO S H I B A H a rd w a re S e t u p ❖ Panel open/P ower on —Allo ws you to turn on the computer when opening the display panel wh ile the computer is turned of f. Since the system is a quick-booting sy stem, you must press the keys immediately after pressing the power button. ❖ Display —Allows you to change various default se[...]

112 Utilities TOSHIB A Sleep Utility TOSHIBA Sleep Utility This utility displays whether the USB Sl eep and Charge function is enabled or disabled and shows the position of the USB port th at supports the USB Sleep and Charge function. It also displays the remaining battery capacity . Starting the TOSHIBA Sleep Utility Click the Start b utton, and [...]

113 Utilities TOSHIB A Sleep Utility ❖ When the USB Sleep and Charge function is enabled, USB bus power (DC 5V) will be supplied to the compatible port even when the power of the computer is turned OFF . USB bus power (DC 5V) is similarly supplied to the external devices which are connected to the compatible ports. However , some external devices[...]

114 Utilities TOSHIB A Sleep Utility Enabling/Disabling USB Sleep and Charge This utility can b e used to enable or disable the US B Sleep and Charge function. T o enable this function, select the Enable USB Sleep and Char ge check box in the utility . T o disable this functi on, de-select the check box. Y ou can also control whether char ging take[...]

115 Utilities TOSHIB A Sleep Utility With certain external devices, the USB Sleep and Charge function may not work no matter which charging mode you select. In those cases, disable USB Sleep and Charge in the utility and turn the computer on to charge the device, or use a differe nt charging device. Sleep and Music Y our T oshiba computer may be eq[...]

116 Utilities TOSHIB A Accessibility TOSHIBA Accessibility The TOSHIB A Accessibi lity 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 keys simultaneously as is usually required. Using Accessibility lets you make the Fn ke y a st icky key , meaning you can press it once, r[...]

117 Utilities TOSHI B A eco Utility™ TOSHIBA eco Utility™ The TOSHIB A eco Ut ility™ monitors your power savings from using the eco power plan by tracking real-time power consumption and accumulated savings o v er time. T o access the TOSHIB A eco Utility™, do one of the following: ❖ Click the Start button, and then in the Sear ch field, [...]

118 Utilities TOSHIB A PC Health Monitor TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor The TOSHIB A PC Health Monit or software program monitors computer system functions su ch as power consumption, the cooling system and the 3D Accelerometer (a v ailable on certain models). It alerts users to specific system conditions vi a pop-up messages. It also tracks the usage o[...]

119 Utilities TOSHIB A Split Scr een Utility TOSHIBA Split Screen Utility The TOSHIB A S plit Screen Utility enab les you to create multiple display zones on a screen and to fit the acti ve windows within those zones. Not all active windows can fit within the display zones. T o access the TOSHIB A Split Scr een Utility , do one of the following: ?[...]

120 Utilities TOSHIB A Split Scr een Utility When you drag the icon to eith er side of the desktop, a corresponding display zo ne automa tically appears. Releasing the mouse button allo ws the window to be f it into the display zone. When you drag the icon near the edge of the scre en, the Windows snap function will be enabled. Settings T o access [...]

121 Utilities TOSHIB A Split Scr een Utility Settings tab On the Settings tab, you can enable or disable the Split Screen Utility , select a display zone te mplate, and customize its operation. Enable Split Screen ON • The “Split Scree n” icon appears on t he title bar of the active window. OFF • The “Split Sc reen” icon di sappears. ?[...]

122 Utilities TOSHIB A Split Scr een Utility Advanced tab (Sample Image) Advanced tab– T OSHIB A Split Scr een Utility On the Settings tab, you can create custom display zone templates to fit the windo ws of your fa v orite application. Click the New T emplate button to create a display zone template, and then use the following controls: Display [...]

123 Chapter 6 If Somet hing G oes W r o ng Some problems you may encounter wh en using your computer are relativ ely easy to identify and solve. Others may require help from your network administrator or the manufacturer of the software program. This chapter aims to help you solve many problems by yourself. It cov ers the problems you are mos t lik[...]

124 If Something Goes Wrong Pr ob lems when you turn on the computer 2 Click the A pplicat ions tab . If a program has stopped responding, the words “not responding” appear beside its name in the list. 3 Select the program you want to close, then click End T ask . Closing the failed prog ram should allow you to continue working. If it does not,[...]

125 If Something Goes Wrong Pr oblems wh en you turn on the computer The computer displays the WARNING RESUME F AILURE/Windows Error Recovery – Windows did not shut down successfully message. T o continue, select Start Windo ws normally . This can happen if the computer was put into Sl eep mode and the battery has discharged. If you performed a s[...]

126 If Something Goes Wrong The W indows ® oper ating system is not working 2 Check the INPUT specificati ons on the bottom of the computer . The output specifications of the A C adaptor must match the input specifications of the computer . 3 If the specif ications do not match, locate and use the A C adaptor that shipp ed with your computer . If [...]

127 If Something Goes Wrong The W indows ® operating system is not working ❖ Safe Mode with Networking ❖ Safe Mode with Comman d Prompt ❖ Enable Boot Logging ❖ Enable low-resolution video (640 x 480) ❖ Last Kno wn Good Conf iguration (adv anced) ❖ Directory Services Restore Mode ❖ Deb uggi ng Mode ❖ Disable automatic restar t on sy[...]

128 If Something Goes Wrong F ixing a pr oblem with Device Mana ger The Windows ® operating system can help you If the operating system has started properly but you still ha ve a problem using your co mputer , the online Help can assist you in troubleshooting the pro blem. T o access the Windo ws ® operating system Help and Su pport: 3 Click the [...]

129 If Something Goes Wrong Memory pr oblems 3 T o view the properties, double-click the device. The operating system displays the de vice Properties dialog box, which provides an array of tabs. They may include: ❖ The General tab, which provides basi c information about the device. ❖ The Resources tab, which lists resources assigned to the dev[...]

130 If Something Goes Wrong K e yboa r d pr oblems If the A C po wer light still does not come on, check that the wall outlet is working properly by plugging in a lamp or other appliance. The A C adaptor and power cord/c able work correctly , but the battery will not charge. The battery does not charge while the computer is consuming full po wer . [...]

131 If Something Goes Wrong Display pr oblems Y ou hav e connected an exter nal k eyboard and the operating system displays one or mor e keyboard error messages. Y ou may need to update your keyboard dri v er . Refer to the documentation that came with the keyboard or to the keyboard manufacturer's W eb site. The keyboard you connected may be [...]

132 If Something Goes Wrong Disk or storag e drive pr oblems For more information, see the W i ndo ws ® online Help. A message displays saying that ther e is a pr oblem with y our display settings and tha t the adap ter type is incorrect or the curren t settings do not work with y our hardware. Reduce the size of the color palette to one that is s[...]

133 If Something Goes Wrong Sound system pr oblems Error - checking Run Error-checking, which analyzes the directories and files on the storage dri ve and repairs any damage it f inds. T o run Error-checking: 1 Click Start , and then Comput er . 2 Right-click the driv e you want to check. 3 On the pop-up menu, click Properties . The dri ve’ s Pro[...]

134 If Something Goes Wrong W ir eless networking pr oblems Check that the volume control on the computer is turned up. If you are using external headphone s or speakers, check that the y are securely connected to your computer . The computer emits a loud , high-pitched noise. This is feedback between the mi crophone and the speakers. It occurs in [...]

135 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits be very helpful if you sho uld confer with a support tech nician at a later time. T o enable or disable wireless communication, use the Hot Key F12 . For more information see “Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards” on page 144 . ❖ Use IPCONFIG to verify that the computer has a useful IP address - one[...]

136 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits page 69 for in struct ions. On a regular basis, back up the inf ormation stor ed on y our internal sto rage drive. Use W indo ws ® to back up f iles, or the en tire computer , to an optical disc, or external hard disk. Here are some ways you can do this: ❖ Use the W indo ws ® operating s[...]

137 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits Saving system configuration with restore points The System Restore feature of the Windo ws ® operating system quickly creates restore points - ‘snapshots’ of your Windo ws ® operating system configuration - and saves them for later recall. If you experience problems after installing so[...]

138 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits This list may contain restore points that you did not create. Restore points labeled System Checkpoint were automatically created by the Windows ® operating system. Other restore points may have been created automatically by applications when they were installed. 3 If you selected Choose a [...]

139 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits 4 Click Back up y our computer under the System and Security heading. Follow the on-screen instructions to back u p your files. For more help, click Start , Help and Support , and search for “back up f iles. ” General tips for installing hardware and software Here are a fe w tips to help[...]

140 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits 3 Install one item of hardware or software. 4 Restart the W indows ® operating system. 5 Use the new hardw are or softw are for a while, noting an y new problems. Mak e sure that your critical applications (email, business applications, etc.) are working correctly , and verify that importan[...]

141 If Something Goes Wrong If you need further assistance Utility” on page 112 . If you need further assistance If you have follo wed the recommend ations in this chapter and are still having problems, you may n eed additional techni cal assistance. Since some problems m ay be related to the operati ng system or t he program you are using, it is[...]

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143 If Something Goes Wrong T oshiba’ s worldwide off ices For more information on additio nal T oshiba worldw ide locations, please visit: www .toshiba.co. jp/ind ex. htm .[...]

144 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Appendix A Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot ke ys and T OSHIB A Cards provide a quick w ay to modify selected system functions and to launch applications. There are two types of T OSHIB A Cards: Hot K ey Cards and Application Cards. Hot Key Cards The Hot Ke y Cards are used to set or modify the following system functions: ❖ Mu[...]

145 Hot Keys /TOSHIBA Cards Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using the Hot Key Cards The Hot Ke y Cards are normally hidden from view . The Cards appear when you press the corresponding function key . Hot keys are keys that, when pressed, turn system functions on and off. Hot keys have a legend on the key indicating the option o r feature t[...]

146 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Output (Display switch) or This TOSHIB A Card or hot k ey c ycles through the p o we r - o n di s p l ay o p ti o n s (only the f irst option is av ailable when you do not have an external monitor attached) (the last option is a v ailable only if you are in Extended Display Mode). [...]

147 Hot Keys /TOSHIBA Cards Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Disabling or enabling the touch pad Cycle through the display modes, th en select the desired mode. Not all functions are supported on all m odels. Some systems also support an additional Swap Image Display mode. This mode is available only if the current setting is an extended de[...]

148 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Keyboard hot key functions This hot key decreases the speaker volume. This hot key increases the speaker v olume. This hot key mutes the sound coming from the computer . Fn+ This hot ke y al lo w s yo u to zoom out . Fn+ This hot key allo ws you to zoom in.[...]

149 Hot Keys /TOSHIBA Cards Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Disabling or enabling wireless devices or This TOSHIB A Card or hot k ey enables/disables the optional wireless devices installed in your computer . The wireless modes are: ❖ Wi - F i ® enabled—Enables just the W i-Fi ® modul e. ❖ Bluetooth ® enabled—Enables just the Bl[...]

150 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Zoom (Display resolution) or Fn+ [ Space bar ] This TOSHIB A Card or hot key switches screen resolution. Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displays the following options: (Sample Image) Scr een resolution options Cycle through the screen resoluti ons, then select the desi[...]

151 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Appendix B P o wer Cord/Cable C o nnector s Y our computer ships w ith the correct power su pply for the co untry of purchase. This appendix shows the shapes of the typical A C po wer cord/cable connectors fo r v ariou s parts of the world. USA UL ap pr oved Canada CSA approv ed United Kingdom BS ap pr oved Europe VD A app[...]

152 Glossar y TECHNICAL NOTE: Some features defined in this glossary may not be available on your computer . Acronyms The follo wing acronyms may app ear in this User’ s Guide. AC Alternating Current BIOS Basic Input/Output System BD-R OM Blu-ray Disc ® Read-Only Mem ory bps bits per second CD Compact Disc CD-R OM Compact Dis c Read-Only Memory [...]

Glossary 153 DIMM Dual Inline Memo ry Module DOS Disk Operating System DPI Dots Per Inch DV D Digital V ersatile (or V ideo) Disc DV D - R O M Dig ital V ersatile (or V ideo) Disc Read-Only M emory EPR OM Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory eSA T A external Serial Advanced T echnology Attachment FAT File Allocation T abl e FCC Fed eral Communica[...]

154 Glossary RO M Read-Only M emory RT C Real-T ime Clock SD Secure Digital SDRAM Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory SSD Solid State Driv e TFT Thin Film Tr ansistor USB Univ ersal Serial Bus URL Uniform Resource Locator WA N W ide Area Network www W orld W ide W eb Te r m s The follo wing terms may appear in this User’ s Guide. A active-ma[...]

Glossary 155 B backup —A copy of a f ile, usually on a remov able disk, k ept in case the original file is lost or damaged. Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) —See BIOS. baud rate —The speed at which a communication device, such as a printer or mo dem, transmits in formation. Baud rate is th e number of signal changes per second (not necessaril[...]

156 Glossary C cache —A section of very fast memory in which frequently used information is duplicated for qu ick access. Accessing data from cache is faster than acces sing it from the computer’ s main memory . See also CPU ca che, L1 c ach e, L 2 ca che. CD —An individual compact disc. See also CD-R OM. CD-ROM (Compact Disc Read-Onl y Memor[...]

Glossary 157 CPU cache —A section of very fast memory residing between the CPU and the computer’ s main memory that temporarily stores data and instructions the CPU will need to ex ecute commands and programs. See also cach e, L 1 ca che, L2 ca che. cursor —An on-screen symbol (usually a flashing vertical line) that indicates the position whe[...]

158 Glossary document —Any file created with an appl ication and, if saved to disk, gi ven a name by which it can be retrie ved. See also f ile . double-click —T o press an d release the pointing d evice’ s primary button rapidly twice without moving the pointi ng device. In the W indows ® operating system, this refers to th e pointing devic[...]

Glossary 159 F fil e —A collection of related in formation, saved on disk with a uniqu e name. A file may be a program, information used by a program, or a document. See also docum ent. File Allocation T able (F A T) —The section of a s t o r ag e d r ive that keeps track of the location of stored files. fil e n am e —A set of characters that[...]

160 Glossary H D M I ( High-Def inition Multimedia Interface) —An interface used to transmit high quality audio and video signal via a single cable in digital format, providing better picture quality than analog signal. HDMI-CEC (HDMI Consumer Electronics Control) —One A/V component can control another while using thi s function, if connected w[...]

Glossary 161 LAN (Local Area Network) —A group of com puters or other devices dispersed over a relati v ely li mited area and connected by a communications link that enables any de vice to interact with any other on the network. LED (Light Emitting Diode) —A solid state lamp (SSL) that uses light-emitting diodes (LEDs) as th e source of light, [...]

162 Glossary motherboard —The computer’ s main circuit board that contains the processor , memory , and othe r primary components. MS-DOS pr ompt —See system pr om pt. multi-function drive —A D VD drive that can r ead and write to CD and DV D m e d i a . multimedia —A com bination of two or more media, such as sound, animation, and video [...]

Glossary 163 password —A unique string of characters entered by a user to verify his or her identity to the comput er or the network. PC Card —A credit-card-sized expansion card designed to increase the capabilities of computers. PC Cards provide functions such as modem, fax/modem, hard disk drive, netw ork adapter , sound card, or SCSI adapter[...]

164 Glossary Random Access Memory —See RAM. Read-Only Memory —See RO M . reb o ot —See boot , re s t a r t . removable disk —A disk that can be remov ed from a disk dri v e. A Flash dri ve is one example of a remo v able disk. res o lu t io n —A measure of the sharpness of the images that can be produced by a printer or displayed on a scr[...]

Glossary 165 shortcut —See k e yboar d shortcut . Sleep —A feature o f some W indows ® operating systems that allo ws you to turn off the computer without exiting your open applications and to continue from where you left off when you turn the computer on again. software —Se e pr ogram. Compare har dwar e . solid state driv e —A data stora[...]

166 Glossary Wi- F i ® —A re gistered trademark term of the W i-Fi Alliance that stands for W ireless Fidelity , and is anot her term for the communication protocol to permit an Ethernet connect ion using wireless communication components. W orld Wide W eb (www) —The worldwide network of W eb sites li nked together over the Internet. A user of[...]

167 Index A A C adaptor 36 AC p ow e r 77 A C po wer light 36 accessing network 92 adding memory (optional) 40 optional external devices 40 adequate ventilation cooling fan 35 adjusting touch pad settings 63 audio features 92 B backing up files 70 , 74 backlit keyboard 72 battery battery life 76 care 85 , 86 changing 84 charge indicator light 38 ch[...]

168 Index but t o n start 90 C caring for your computer 66 changing battery 84 character keys 71 charging the battery 39 cleaning the computer 67 communications set up 91 computer caring for 66 cleaning 67 en vironmental precautions 28 , 87 moving 67 running on battery power 76 setting up 36 computer lock 67 computer will not star t troubleshooting[...]

169 Index troubleshooting 128 hot key disabling or enabling wireless devices 149 display brightness 145 keyboard o verlays 148 Lock (Instant security) 145 Output (Display sw itch) 146 Zoom (Display resolution) 150 zooming in 148 zooming out 148 Hot Ke y Cards 144 Hot key functions 145 I icon desktop 89 moving to desktop 89 recycle bin 89 safety 26 [...]

170 Index setting a supervisor 104 setting a user 105 supervisor password 103 user password 103 port HDMI® 64 power connecting cable to A C adaptor 37 cord/cable 38 cord/cable connectors 151 energy-s aving features 76 po wer management 77 optimum performance 77 po wer plans selecting power plan options 83 power sa ving options 82 precautions safet[...]

171 Index sounds recording 92 speakers using external 93 start button 90 starting a program 72 Search programs and files f ield 72 W indo ws® Start menu 73 starting a program from Start 73 Startup menu problem solving 126 supervisor password, deleting 105 supervisor password, set up 104 system indicator light s AC p o w e r 36 LEDs 38 , 39 , 79 , [...]

172 Index screen does not look correct/ flickers 131 slo w Internet connection 127 sound system 133 trouble running program s 133 URL address not found 127 USB Sleep and Charge cannot use 140 USB W akeup function does not work 140 W indo ws® operating system not wor ki ng 126 wireless netw orking 134 U USB Sleep and Charge cannot use 140 USB W ake[...]