Toshiba M2V manuale d’uso

T ecra ® M2V Series User’ s Guide If you need assistance: ❖ T oshiba Global Support Centre Calling within the United States (800) 457-7777 Calling from outside the Unite d States (949) 859-4273 For more information, see “If Something Goes W rong” on page 191 in this guide. PMAD00001012 08/04[...]

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 M2V Series ReWritable CD/DVD Drives The computer system you purchased ma y include a ReWritable CD and/or D VD driv e(s), amo[...]

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

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

5 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 US:AAAEQ##TXXXX. The digits represen ted by the ## are the REN without a 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 [...]

6 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 machine or such business, other entity , or individual. (The telephone number 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 [...]

7 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The Ringer Equiv alence Number (REN) of this device can be found on the label aff ixed to your computer . NO TICE: The Ringer Equi valence Number (REN) assigned to each terminal device pro vides an indication of the maximum number of terminals allowed to be connected to a telephone interface. The termination on an interface [...]

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

9 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this de vice may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause unde sired operation of th is device. L ’utilisation de ce dispositif est autorisée seulement aux conditions suiv antes: (1) il ne doit [...]

10 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 English: Hereby , TOSHIB A Corp. Digital Media Network Company , declares that this Radio LAN device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other rele vant pr ovisions of Directi ve 1999/5/EC. Finnish: V al mistaja TOSHIB A Corp . Digital Media Network Company vakuuttaa täten että Radio LAN device tyyppinen [...]

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

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

13 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2. Indication The indication shown belo w appears on this equipment. 1 2.4: This equipment uses a frequency of 2.4 GHz. 2 DS: This equipment uses DS-SS modulation. O F : This equipment uses OFDM modulation. 3 The interference range of this equipment is less than 40m. 4 This equipment uses a frequenc y bandwidth from 2,400 M[...]

14 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Approval Number: D01-1128JP TELECOM ENGINEERING CENTER Ap prov al Number: 03NY .A0018, 03GZD A0017 The following restrictions apply: ❖ Do not disassemble or modify the device. ❖ Do not install the embedded wire less module into other device. ❖ 5.17 GHz to 5.23 GHz for indoo r use only Radio approvals for wireless devi[...]

15 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Europe - Restrictions for us e of 2.4 GHz Frequencies in European Community Countries België/ Belgique: For pri 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 b uildings across pub[...]

16 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 802.11a (5 GHz) Tu r b o M o d e ( 5 G H z ) Europe - Restrictions for use of 5 GHz Frequencies in European Community Countries O: allowed × : forbidden ❖ T o remain in conformance with Euro pean spectrum usage laws for W ireless LAN operation, the above 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz channel limitations apply . The user should use t[...]

17 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ This device must not be operated in ad-hoc mode using channels in the 5 GHz bands in 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 detection[...]

18 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 802.11a (5 GHz) Tu r b o M o d e ( 5 G H z ) Approved Countries/Regions for use for the Intel ® PRO/ Wireless LAN 2100 3B Mini PCI Adapter This equipment is approv ed to the radio standard by the countries/re gions in the following table. Do not use this equipment except in th e countries/regions in the follow ing table. A[...]

19 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Approved Countries/Regions for use for the T oshiba Mini PCI Wireless LAN Card This equipment is approv ed to the radio standard by the countries/re gions in the following table. Do not use this equipment except in th e countries/regions in the follow ing table. Bluetooth wireless tech nology Interoperabil ity Bluetooth™ [...]

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

21 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 In some situations or en vironments, the use of Bluetoot h wireless technology may be restricted by the proprietor of th e building or responsible representati ves of the organization. These situations may for example include: ❖ Using the equipment with Bluetooth wireless technol ogy on board of airplanes, or ❖ In any o[...]

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

23 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The legal communications mentioned in the abov e item refer to radio communications operated in accordan ce with telecommunication laws and regulations. Lo w power radio frequenc y electric machin ery shall resist against interference from legal communications or from industrial, scientific and medical radio emission electr[...]

24 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 The interference range of this equipment is less than 10m. 4 This equipment uses a frequenc y bandwidth from 2,400 MHz to 2,483.5 MHz. It is impossible to av oid the band of mobile object identification systems. 3. TOSHIB A D irect PC Monday – Friday: 10: 00 – 17:00 T oll Free T el: 0120-13-1100 Direct Dial: 03-3457-5[...]

25 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Location of the required label (Sample shown below . Location of the la bel and manufacturing information may va r y .) This appliance contains a l aser system and is classifie d as a “CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT .” T o use this model properly , read the user’ s guide carefully and keep it for your future reference. In case[...]

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

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

28 Contents Introduction ................ ................................................... ............ 35 This guide ..................................................................36 Safety icons ...............................................................37 Other icons used .................................................. 38 Other docu[...]

29 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T urning off the computer...................................................... 54 Closing the display panel ................................................. 55 Chapter 2: Connecting Other Ex ternal Devices ....................... 57 Using external display devices ............................................. 57 C[...]

30 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Chapter 3: Learning the Basi cs ............................ .................... 87 Computing tips...................................................................... 87 Using the keyboa rd ............................................................... 88 Character keys .........................................[...]

31 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using Hibernation ........................................................... 115 Using Standby ................................................................. 117 T oshiba’ s online resources ................................................. 120 Chapter 4: Mobile Computin g ........................... ........[...]

32 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Connecting your computer to a network .................... 148 T oshiba’ s online resources ............................................. 151 An overview of using the Internet...................................... 152 The Internet ..................................................................... 152 The World[...]

33 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using an instant user -level password ........................... 175 Using a power -on (user - level) password .......................... 176 Setting a power -on (user- level) password ................... 176 Creating a user token on an SD™ memory card ......... 178 Deleting a power on (user -level) password ...[...]

34 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 A plan of action .................................................. 197 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own ........ 198 Fixing a problem with Device Manager .............. 199 Memory problems .............................................201 Power and the batteries ..................................... 202 Key[...]

35 I n t roduct ion W elcome to the world of po werful, portable multimedia computing. W ith your T oshiba notebook co mputer , your work can accompany you where ver you go. T oshiba notebook comp uters provide co nsiderable computing po wer , enabling you to perform the most demanding computing tasks from any location. Y ou will f ind your operati[...]

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 o ur particular model may not have all the features an d specifi cations listed or illustrated. For more detailed information about the features and specifications on your particular model, visit T oshiba&[...]

37 Introductio n Safety icons 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Safety icons This manual contains safety in structions that must be observed in order to a void potential hazards 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, an d the icons [...]

38 Introduction Other documentation 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Other icons used Additional icons highlight ot her helpful or educational information: TECHNICAL NOTE: This icon highli ghts technical information about the computer . HINT : This icon deno tes helpful hints and tips. DEFINITION: Th is icon indi cates the de finition of a te rm used in the t[...]

39 Introductio n Service options 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Ser vice options T oshiba offers a full line of optional service programs to complement its limited warranty . T o stay current on the mos t recent software and h ardw are option s for your comput er , and for other product information, be sure to re gularly check the T oshiba W eb site at pcsu[...]

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

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 nera tes a st rong electromagnetic field, such as large stereo speakers (other than speakers that are connected to the computer) or speake[...]

42 Getting Started Selecting a place to work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 This section pro vides hints on av oiding strain and stress injuries. For more informati on, consult books on er gonomics, repetiti ve-motion injury , and repetiti ve-stress syndrome. Placement of the computer Proper placement of the computer and external de vices is important to av[...]

43 Getting Started Selecting a place to work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Corr ect postur e and posit ioning of the compu ter ❖ Position your chair so that the ke yboard is at or slightly belo w the le v el of your elbo w . Y ou should be able to type comfortably with your shou lders relaxed and your forearms parallel to the floor . If you are using a c[...]

44 Getting Started Selecting a place to work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ A void p lacing your computer in front of a bright light that shines directly into your e yes. ❖ If possible, use soft, ind irect lighting in you r computer wor k ar ea . Y our LCD display has a brig htn ess approaching that of a TV device. We recommend that you adjust the bri[...]

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

46 Getting Started Setting up your computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: Y ou must comple te all set-up steps up to “Setting up your software” on page 53 b efore adding e xternal or internal components to your com puter . These components include, but are not limited to, a mouse, keyboa rd, printer , memory , a[...]

47 Getting Started Setting up your computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Connecting the AC adapter our computer requires power to operate. Use the po wer cord/ cable and A C adapter cord to co nnect the computer to a live electrical outlet, or to ch arge the computer’ s battery . Sample power cor d/cable and A C adapter Hold the power cord/cable by its [...]

48 Getting Started Setting up your computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Use only the AC adapter supplied with your computer or an equivalent adapter that is compatible. Use of an y incompatible adapter could damage your compu ter . T oshib a assumes no liability for any damage caused by use of an in compatible adapter . T o connect A C po wer to the comp[...]

49 Getting Started Setting up your computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2 Plug the A C adapter cord into the DC-IN on the back of the computer . Sample connecting the A C ad apter cor d to the computer 3 Connect the po wer cord/cable to a li ve electrical outlet. The A C po wer indicator glo ws when the computer is connected to an external po wer source.[...]

50 Getting Started Setting up your computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Charging the battery Before you can use the battery to po wer the computer , you must charge it. Connect the computer to a li ve electrical outlet using the A C adapter and power cable. When the A C adapter is connected to a li ve electrical outlet, the system indicator panel’ s A [...]

51 Getting Started T urning on the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 For more information on battery use, see “Running the computer on battery po wer” on page 122 . T urning on the computer 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 pane[...]

52 Getting Started T urning on the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T urning on the power T o turn on the computer: 1 Make sure any e xternal de vices (such as the A C adapter , if you plan to use A C powe r rather t han battery po wer) are properly connected and ready . 2 Check to ensure that any diskette dri ves are empty . 3 Press and hold the po [...]

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

54 Getting Started Re gistering your computer with T oshiba 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 If you click No, you may register with T oshiba by clicking the Register with T os hiba icon on the desktop. 6 Enter your personal inform ation in the re gistration windo w . 7 Click Finish to complete the process. Y our computer restarts automatically . Registering y[...]

55 Getting Started T urning off the co mputer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 computer is of f) to fully charge the main battery . W ith the computer of f, it may tak e up to three hours to rechar ge the main battery . When you po wer down the computer , you ha ve three options to choose from: T urn Of f (or Shut do wn), Hibernate, and Standby . Each option [...]

56 Getting Started T urning of f the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ If you ha ve an action featur e set, the computer will perform either: Nothing, St andby , or Hibernate (see “Using Hibernation ” on page 115 ).[...]

57 Chapter 2 Connecting Other External Devices This chapter describes how to connect de vices that can increase the capabilities of your computer . Using external display devices Y our computer comes with a buil t-in LCD display , but you can also connect an external monitor or proj ector via the RGB (monitor) port. Connect the monitor or projector[...]

58 Connecting Other External Devic es Using external display de vices 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2 Connect the de vice’ s power cable to a li ve electrical outlet. 3 T urn on the external de vice. 4 Set the display mode by pressing Fn + F5 or b y setting the Display Properties settings. Fo r more information, see “Directing the display output wh en [...]

59 Connecting Other External Devices Using external display de vices 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 For more information on switc hing the display o utput, see “Display modes” on pag e 225 . Adjusting the quality of the external display T o obtain the best picture qua lity from your e xternal monitor or projector , you may need to ad ju st the video set[...]

60 Connecting Other External Devic es Using a k e yboar d 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using a keyboard If you prefer to use a full-size keyboard, you can attach a USB ke yboard to a USB port, or a serial ke yboard to an optional Adv anced Port Replicat or III. See your T oshiba sales representati ve for more information. Connecting a keyboard T o connect[...]

61 Connecting Other External Devices Connecting a local printer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Connecting a mouse T o connect a USB mouse, gently push the ke yboard cable into the USB port. T o connect a serial mouse, gently push the mouse cable into the serial port of an optional Adv anced Port Replicator III. Connecting a local printer Y our printer do cu[...]

62 Connecting Other External Devic es Connecting a local printer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Connecting a parallel printer These instructions assume you ha ve a parallel printer . T o connect the printer: 1 If the computer is on, turn it of f. 2 Connect the printer cable to the printer and to the computer’ s parallel port. Us e the printer cable illust[...]

63 Connecting Other External Devices Connecting an optional external disk ette drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Connecting an optional ex ternal diskette drive Some operations, such as creating a password service diskette, requi re a diskette dri ve designed for use with 3.5- inch disk ettes. Sample optional external USB disk ette drive T o connect an o[...]

64 Connecting Other External Devic es Connecting external speakers or headphones 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Connecting an optional external USB diskette drive Connecting external sp eakers or headphones Before using headpho nes to listen to an audio CD, turn the volume dial down. Playi ng the CD with t he volume set too high could damage your ears. T o [...]

65 Connecting Other External Devices Connecting an external micr ophone 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 For more information on usin g headphones or external speakers, see “Using external speak ers or headphones” on page 142 . Connecting an external microphone Y our computer comes equipped with an e xternal microphone port. T o use this feature, you must[...]

66 Connecting Other External Devic es Adding memory 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Adding memor y HINT : T o purchase additional memory mod ules, see the accessories information packaged with you r system or visit accessories. toshiba.com . Y our notebook computer is equipped wit h tw o memory slots which can provide various memory configurations. When addi[...]

67 Connecting Other External Devices Adding memory 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 If you install any memory modu le in your computer , be sure that a memor y module resides in the primar y slot. The computer does not bo ot when the primar y slot is vac ant. T oshiba recommends installing a memor y module in the secondar y slot prior to removing and installi[...]

68 Connecting Other External Devic es Adding memory 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 6 Slide the battery release latch to release the battery . Locating the sample me mory modu le co ver 7 Using a standard Phillips no. 1 scre wdri ver , unscre w the scre w that secures the memo ry module cove r , then remov e the memory module cov er . Place the screw and the[...]

69 Connecting Other External Devices Adding memory 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Static electricity can damage the memor y module. Befo re you handle the module, touch a grounded meta l surface to discharge any static electricity you may have built up . T o avoid damaging the memor y module, be ca reful not to touch its pin connector on the sid e you inser[...]

70 Connecting Other External Devic es Adding memory 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 13 T urn the computer over and restart it. When you turn on the computer , it automatically recognizes the additional memory . Removing a memor y module from the secondar y slot If you need to remov e a secondary memory module: 1 Complete steps 1–7 in “ Installing a memor[...]

71 Connecting Other External Devices Adding memory 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Removing the samp le memory module 4 Replace the cov er plate and screw . 5 T urn the computer over and restart it. Installing a memory module in the primar y slot Primar y memory module installation requires s ignificant computer disassembly and reassemb ly . If you are uncom[...]

72 Connecting Other External Devic es Adding memory 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2 Unplug the computer . Installing a memor y module with the computer’ s power on may damage the computer , the module, or both. 3 Close the display panel and remo ve any cables you may hav e connected. 4 T urn the computer upside down. 5 If the battery lock is in the lo ck[...]

73 Connecting Other External Devices Adding memory 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Removing the samp le ke yboar d brace 10 Remov e two scre ws securing the ke yboard. Place the scre ws in a safe place so that you can retrie ve them later . 11 Lift up the back of the k e yboard, rotate it to ward you and lay in face do wn on the palm rest. Rotating the sampl[...]

74 Connecting Other External Devic es Adding memory 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 12 Remov e the retaining scre w and the meta l brace. Place the screw in a safe place so that you can retrie ve it later . 13 Remov e the e xisting memory module from the slot b y pulling the clips aw ay from the memory module. Place the module in antistatic pack aging and st[...]

75 Connecting Other External Devices Adding memory 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 16 Replace the metal brace and the screw . 17 Insert the tabs on the front of the ke yboard into corresponding notches on the computer, seat the ke yboard, and secure it with the two scre ws. 18 Seat the keyboard brace and press to secure latches. 19 Replace the retaining scre[...]

76 Connecting Other External Devic es Using Slim SelectBay® modules 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using Slim SelectBay ® modules The Slim SelectBay ® giv es you additional flexibility . By inserting and remo ving Slim Sel ectBay modules, you can configure your computer for the task at hand without having to carry unnecessary com ponents with you when yo[...]

77 Connecting Other External Devices Using Slim SelectBay® modules 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2 Slide the Slim SelectBay release to ward the back of the computer . Unlatc hing the samp le Slim SelectB ay 3 Slide the Slim SelectBay out of the computer . Sliding out the sample module Inserting a module into the Slim SelectBay ® T o install a module into[...]

78 Connecting Other External Devic es Inserting and remo ving har d drives 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Inserting and removing hard drives Y our computer can use hard dr i ves with v arious capacities. Depending upon the origin al ha rd dri v e installed in your computer , you may wish to in crease stora ge capacity by changing the internal dri v e, or yo[...]

79 Connecting Other External Devices Inserting and r emoving har d drives 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Removing the HDD cover Removing the samp le har d drive bay cover 9 Lift the hard driv e ba y cov er to expose the hard dri ve. 10 Release the hard driv e from the hard driv e connector b y grasping the plastic tab on the exposed edge of th e hard driv e[...]

80 Connecting Other External Devic es Inserting and remo ving har d drives 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Lifting the sample har d drive out of the har d drive bay 12 Install the ne w hard driv e by placing the dri ve into the hard driv e bay . Placing the sample har d drive into of the har d drive bay 13 Slide the hard driv e into the ha rd drive connector[...]

81 Connecting Other External Devices Inserting and remo ving PC Car ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sliding the sample har d drive into of the har d drive connector 14 Press the driv e firmly into th e co nnector . Do not force the driv e into the computer . 15 Replace the hard dri ve bay co ver and tighten the scre w remov ed in step 7 . Inserting and re[...]

82 Connecting Other External Devic es Inserting and remo ving 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 documentation t hat comes with the card to see if you need to do anything before you insert it. There are three different ways to insert a PC Card: ❖ T urn off the computer and follo w the st[...]

83 Connecting Other External Devices Inserting and remo ving PC Car ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 When the ca rd is almost all the w ay into the slot, push firmly , b ut gently , to ensure a firm connection with the computer . Do not force the card into position. Removing a PC Card 1 Stop the PC Card b y clicking the Safely Remov e Hardwar e icon on t[...]

84 Connecting Other External Devic es Inserting an SD™ car d 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Setting up a PC Card for your computer Some PC Cards are ready to us e as soon as y ou install t hem. Others, such as hard disk cards, network cards, and SCSI adapters, may need to be set up to wo rk with your computer . T o set up your PC Card, refer to the docume[...]

85 Connecting Other External Devices Connecting your modem to a telephone line 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Connecting your modem to a telephone line Y our computer comes with a built-in modem that can be connected to a standard voice-grade telephone line. Use the modem to: ❖ Access the Internet. ❖ Communicate with your of fice’ s local area network[...]

86 Connecting Other External Devic es Connecting your modem to a telephone line 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Connecting the telephone cabl e to the sample modem port 2 Connect the other end to the RJ-11 wall jack. Connecting to a wall jac k The modem is designed for use with a standard analog telephone line. Do not conn ect the modem to a digital telephon[...]

87 Chapter 3 Learning t he Basics This chapter cov ers the basics of using your computer . Computing tips ❖ Sa ve your w o rk frequently . Y our work stays in the computer’ s temp orary memory until you sav e it to the disk. If the network you are using goes do wn and you must restart your comput er to reconnect, or y our battery runs out of ch[...]

88 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboar d 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 If your hard disk suddenly fails, you may lose all the data on it unless you hav e a separate backup copy . ❖ Use Error -checking and Disk Defragmenter regularly to conserve disk space and impro ve performance. Consult your operating system do cumentation for more information on th[...]

89 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboard 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample ke yboar d Character keys T yping with the character keys is v ery much like typing on a type writer , except that: ❖ The space bar creates a space chara cter inste ad of just passing over an area of the page. ❖ The lo wercase letter l (el) and the number 1 are not intercha[...]

90 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboar d 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Y our computer’ s keyboard has onl y one Enter an d 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 [...]

91 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboard 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Windows special keys Sample W indows special keys Y our computer’ s keyboard has two keys that ha ve special functions in W indows: ❖ Start key —Opens the Start menu ❖ A pplication key —Has the same function as the secondary mouse b utton Overlay keys The keys with gray numb[...]

92 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboar d 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 keyboard indicator panel glo ws when the numeric ov erlay is on. Y ou[...]

93 Learning the Basics Using the T ou chP ad™ 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ For uppercase letters, hold do wn both Fn and Shift while you type the letters. T o use the numeric ov erlay keys while the cursor control ov erlay is on: ❖ Hold do wn Shift while you use the numeric ov erlay keys. ❖ T o return to the cursor control o verlay , release Shi[...]

94 Learning the Basics Using the TOSHIB A Console button 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Once you’ ve positioned your cu rsor , you can either click it into place by double-tapping the T ouchPad or clicking the control buttons. 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 p[...]

95 Learning the Basics Using the TOSHIB A Console butt on 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample TOSHIB A Co nsole T o reprogram the T OSHIB A Console button: 1 Click Start , then Contr ol Panel , then Printers and Other Hard ware. 2 Select T o shiba Controls . This displays the T osh iba Controls Pr operties dialog box. 3 Select the box under the TOSHIBA Co[...]

96 Learning the Basics Starting a pr ogram 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Starts a custom program 4 Select the option to which you wish to assign the T OSHIB A Console button. T o assign a custom program, choose Select your program and enter the appropriate information for the program, or select Br owse to find the program. 5 Click OK twice w he n f in [...]

97 Learning the Basics Starting a pr ogr am 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The Accessories menu is displayed. 3 Click the program, in this e xample, W ordpad . W ordpad opens. T o close the program, click the Close b utton in the upper -right corner of the program’ s windo w . Starting a program from Windows ® Explorer If a program is not listed in the P[...]

98 Learning the Basics Starting a pr ogram 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 7 Click Accessories . W indows ® Explorer sho ws the contents of the Accessories folder on the right side of the window . 8 In the right part of the windo w , double-click W ordpad or wordpad.exe . The operating system opens W ordpad. T o close the program, click the Close b utton in[...]

99 Learning the Basics Saving your work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 When the operating system has found the file, click Open . HINT : T o run the same program again , click the arrow to the right of the text box and select the comm and line from the drop-down list. Saving your work Before you turn off the computer , save your w ork on the hard disk driv [...]

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

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

102 Learning the Basics Using the D VD-R OM or multi-function drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample Print dialog box 3 Specify the print parameters. For e x ample, the range of pages and number of c opies to print. 4 Click Print . Using the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive Optical storage has become the preferred medium for software, music, and video. [...]

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

104 Learning the Basics Using the D VD-R OM or multi-function drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Do not press the Eject button or turn off the computer wh ile the Drive in-use indicator light is glowing. Doing so could damage 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 t[...]

105 Learning the Basics Using the D V D-R OM or multi-function drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample pr essing the eject b utton HINT : The drive will not open if t he computer’ s power is off. 4 Grasp the tray and pull it fully open. Sample drive tray fully e xtended 5 Hold the disc by its edges and check that it is clean and free of dust. If the d[...]

106 Learning the Basics Using the D VD-R OM or multi-function drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 6 Place the disc carefully in the disc tray , label side up. Sample positioning the disc in the drive 7 Gently press the disc onto the center spindle until you feel it click into place. Handle DVDs and CDs carefully , making contact only with the center hole a[...]

107 Learning the Basics Using the D V D-R OM or multi-function drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Removing a compact 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 b utton on the dri ve. Do not press the Eject b utton while the in-use indicator light is glowing. Doing so could dama ge the d[...]

108 Learning the Basics Using PC Car ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Do not apply a label to, or otherwise mar the surface of a disc. ❖ Hold a disc by its outsid e edge. Fingerprints o n the surface can pre vent the D VD-R OM or multi-function driv e from reading the data properly . ❖ Do not expose discs to direct sunlight or extreme heat or cold.[...]

109 Learning the Basics Using SD™ car ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 For exa mp le : ❖ Do not remov e a hard disk card while the system is accessing it. ❖ Do not remov e a network card while you are connecte d to a network. ❖ Do not remov e a SCSI card while an y of the SCSI de vices connected to it are operating. Before removing a PC Card, stop [...]

110 Learning the Basics Using your computer at the of fice 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using your computer at the office By connecting an external monitor , external full-size ke yboard, and a mouse, you can work with your notebook as if it were a standard off ice computer . An external monitor or projec tor connects to the RGB port. An external USB k ey[...]

111 Learning the Basics Caring for your computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 Slide the PC Card lock (locat ed unde rneath the PC Card slots) to secure your PC Card s in place. 4 Insert the cable’ s locking end into the security lock slot on the computer , then give the k ey a quarter turn and remov e it. The computer is no w securely locked. Sample l[...]

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

113 Learning the Basics P owering down the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 TECHNICAL NOTES: Before usi ng any of these options to power down your computer , save you r files and make sure the disk activity lights are off. If you change your mind and decide to continue working after all, wait a few seconds before turn ing the computer on again. Using[...]

114 Learning the Basics P owering down the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2 Select Shut down from the drop-down list. 3 Click OK . The computer shuts do wn completely . Holding Shift while the T urn Off computer Windows dialog box is open, changes the Stand By button to Hibernate. For more information about settin g up hibernation “Using Standby?[...]

115 Learning the Basics P owering down the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample system power mode settings 5 Click OK , then close the Control P anel. For more information about the Power Saver utility , see “PC Diagnostic T ool” on page 172 . Starting again after Shut down T o start the computer up ag ain, press the po wer button until the on[...]

116 Learning the Basics P owering down the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 the operating system, and then returns to the mode in which you left it. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, th e computer uses no battery power . ❖ Because the mode of the system is held on the hard disk, no data is lost if the mai[...]

117 Learning the Basics P owering down the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 6 Click OK again, then close the Control Panel. The computer is now set to automatically go into Hibernation when your option settings occur . For more information about the Power Saver utility , see “PC Diagnostic T ool” on page 172 . Once the computer is configur ed, pu[...]

118 Learning the Basics P owering down the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ When starting u p again, the co mputer returns to the mode in which you left it, including all open programs and f iles you were using. If you power down using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully , your information will be lost. Be sure to save your [...]

119 Learning the Basics P owering down the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o use an y o f these methods, you f irst need to enable them in the TO SHIB A Po wer Saver util ity . 1 Click Start , Contr ol P anel , and then P erf ormance and Maintenance . 2 In the Performance and Main tenanc e window , click the TOSHIB A Power Sa ver icon. 3 Click the[...]

120 Learning the Basics T oshiba’s online r esour ces 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T oshiba’ s online resources T oshiba maintains a number of online sites to which you can connect. These sites provide information about T oshiba products, gi ve help wi th technical questions and k eep you up to date with future upgrades . For more information, see “[...]

121 Chapter 4 Mobile Computing This chapter cov ers all the aspects of using your computer on battery power . T oshiba’ s energy-saver design Y our computer enters a lo w-po wer mode when it is not being used, thereby conserving e ne rgy and sa v ing money in the process. It has a number of o ther features that enhance its energ y ef ficiency . M[...]

122 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Running the computer on batter y power The computer contains a remov able Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery pack th at provides po wer when you are away from an A C outlet. This is the main ba ttery . Y ou can recharge it man y times. Battery Notice T o ensure that the batt[...]

123 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 For optimum DVD performance, T oshiba recommends that you play DVDs while running on AC power rather than on batter y power . Battery life is less than when using similar applications in the Windows operating sys tem. Over a period of time, and depending on the usage o[...]

124 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The main battery light ( ) glo w s amber while the battery is being char ged, and glow s green when it is fully char ged. 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 bat[...]

125 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o recharge the R TC battery , co nnect the computer and lea v e it po wered on for 24 hours. It is seldom necessar y to charge the RTC battery because it charges while the compute r is on. If the RTC battery is low, the real-time clock and calendar may display the in[...]

126 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Flashing amber indicates that the computer is using battery po wer, and the battery’ s charge is runni ng lo w . HINT : Be careful not to confuse the battery light ( ) with the on/off light ( ). When the on/off light flashes amber , it indicates that the system i[...]

127 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The TOSHIB A Po wer Sa ver Properties dialog box appears. Sample TOSHIB A P o wer Saver Pr oper tie s Dialog Box The estimated battery life rema ining is indicated on the top right-hand side of the Power Sav e app licatio n windo w . W ith repeated discharges and recha[...]

128 Mobile Computing What to do when the battery alarm sounds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The computer drains batter y power more quickly at low temperatures. Chec k your remaining charge frequ ently if you are working in temperatures below 50 degrees Fahrenheit. The W indows operating syst em has additional po wer management options that can be accessed[...]

129 Mobile Computing Changing batt eries 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Changing batteries When handling batter y packs, do no t drop or knock them. Also, be carefu l not to damage the casing or short-circuit the terminals. T o change the battery: 1 Sa ve your w ork, then shut do wn your computer completely using the Shut down or T urn Off command. 2 Unplug[...]

130 Mobile Computing Changing batteries 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 7 Pull the dischar ged battery mo dule out of t he computer . Sample r emoving the disc har ged battery If the batter y is leaking or its case is cracked, pu t on protective gloves to handle it, a nd discard it immediately following the advice in “Disposing of used batteri es safel y?[...]

131 Mobile Computing T aking care of your battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 11 Reconnect any cables. 12 Restart the computer . T aking care of your batter y The follo wing sections of fer tips on how to tak e care of your battery and prol ong its life. Safety precautions ❖ If the battery pack produces an odor , ov erheats or changes color or shape wh[...]

132 Mobile Computing T aking care of your battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ When you install the battery pack , you sh ou ld hear a click when it is seated properly . ❖ Do not expose the battery pack to fire. The battery pack could explode. Maximizing battery life T o maximize the life of your battery p ack, ❖ At least once a month, disconnect [...]

133 Mobile Computing T aking care of your battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Disconnect the A C adapter wh en the battery is fully charged. Ov ercharging mak es the battery hot and shortens life. ❖ If you are not going to use the computer for more than eight hours, disconnect the A C adapter . ❖ Store spare battery pack s in a cool d ry place ou[...]

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

135 Mobile Computing Conserving power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2 Select the appropriate prof ile and set your options. 3 For more information, see “PC Diagnostic T ool” on page 172 . Using a hot key to set the power usage mode Y ou may use a hot ke y to set the po wer usage prof ile. T o set the po wer usage prof ile: 1 Press Fn and F2 simultaneou[...]

136 Mobile Computing Additional options for power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Additional options for power Depending on the amount o f time you spend a way from external po wer source s, the cap acity of one battery pack may be suf f icient for your needs. Ho wev er , if you need more portable po wer , T oshiba provides these options: ❖ Purchase extra [...]

137 Chapter 5 Exploring Y our Options 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 everything you can do in the W indows ® XP Pro fessional operating sy stem. Y ou use its features to start programs, f ind documents, set up system components[...]

138 Exploring Y our Options Explorin g the desktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Finding your way around the desktop Common desktop features include icons, the Start b utton, and the taskbar . Sample W indows ® XP operating system desktop Icons An icon represents a file or program that can be quickly activ ated by double-clicking the icon. The icons initi[...]

139 Exploring Y our Options Exploring the desktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Internet Explor er —The Mic rosoft ® We b b r o w s e r t h a t provides access to the Internet. Y our desktop may co ntain other icons depending on your confi guration. See W indows ® XP online Help and Support for more specific information on each icon and ho w to use it.[...]

140 Exploring Y our Options Explorin g the desktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 For answers to common questions, click Start , then click Help and Support to open the W ind ows XP online Help. Sample W indows XP online Help and Support Click an item or use the Se arch box t o locate a spe cif ic topic. Quick Launch toolbar The Quick Launch tool bar displa[...]

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

142 Exploring Y our Options Explor ing audio fe atur es 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Exploring audio features Y ou can play .wav sound f iles or audio CDs using the built-in speakers, headphones, or e xternal speakers. Y ou can use your computer to record sounds using an optional external microphone. Using external speakers or headphones Y our computer is[...]

143 Exploring Y our Options Explorin g audio featur es 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ For headphones, use the computer’ s volume control dial located on the front o f the computer . Recording sounds Y ou may record sounds and sav e them as .wa v files using an optional external microphone. DEFINITION: A .wav (pronou nced “wave”) file is the fo rma[...]

144 Exploring Y our Options Explor ing audio fe atur es 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample Sound Recorder scr een 4 Click the Record b utton. 5 Speak normally int o the microphone. 6 When you ha ve fi nished recording, click the Stop b utton. The maximum recording time is 60 seconds . 7 8 T o hear what you just recorded, click the Play b utton. 9 T o sa [...]

145 Exploring Y our Options Explorin g audio featur es 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 4 In the Audio Properties dialog bo x, adjust the Recordin g V olume, Preferred device , and Preferred quality according to your needs. 5 Click OK . Y our new settings tak e effect the ne xt time you record. Playing an audio CD-ROM Insert an audio CD and close the disc tra[...]

146 Exploring Y our Options Exchanging data with another computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ T o stop the CD, click the Stop button. Before using headpho nes to listen to an audio CD, turn the volume dial down. Playi ng the CD with t he volume set too high could damage your ears. Exchanging data with another computer T o transfer a lar ge amount of [...]

147 Exploring Y our Options Exchanging data with another computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 In the dialog box, typ e direct cable connection . 4 Follo w the online guide instructions. Setting up for communications In order to connect to the Internet, use an online service, or communicate across the tele phone lines with another computer , you may nee[...]

148 Exploring Y our Options Exchanging data with another computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Y our modem should be listed ne xt to one of the computer’ s COM ports. 4 Make a note of the COM port number . 5 T o verify that the modem is set up properly , select the modem you wish to chec k and then click Properties to bring up the d ialog box with infor[...]

149 Exploring Y our Options Exchanging data with another computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Accessing a network T o access a network: ❖ At the of f ice, connect an Ethe rnet cable to the RJ-45 jack on your computer . For specific information about connecting to the networ k, consult your network administrator . ❖ While you are at home or tra veling[...]

150 Exploring Y our Options Exchanging data with another computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 minutes as it waits for a reply . T o a v oid this delay , you can reconfigure W indo ws to disable the LAN port. T o disable the LAN port: 1 Click Start , then Contr ol Panel . 2 Double-click the System icon, click the Hardwar e tab, and then click the Device M[...]

151 Exploring Y our Options Exchanging data with another computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 wireless networks in public areas lik e airports, hotels and con vention cente r s or anywhere pe op le gather . Some networks requ ire you to manually co nf igure your access connection; others do not. It is recommended that you do not remov e the module from y[...]

152 Exploring Y our Options An overview of using the Internet 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 An over view of using the Internet The follo wing sections gi ve a quick introduction to the Internet and some of its exciting features, such as: ❖ The Internet ❖ The W orld W ide W eb ❖ Internet Service Providers ❖ Connecting to the Internet ❖ Surfing the[...]

153 Exploring Y our Options An overview of using the Internet 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Internet Ser vice Providers T o connect a computer directly to the Internet, man y people and businesses use an Internet Service Provider (ISP). An ISP is a company that has the equipment and the telecommunication lines necessary to maintain an Internet connection. [...]

154 Exploring Y our Options An overview of using the Internet 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Surfing the Internet Once connected to the Internet , the W eb bro wser displays a home page, for e xample, your IS P’ s home page on the Internet or your compan y’ s W eb site home page. T o visit a desired W eb site, type in the W eb address. The W eb address,[...]

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

156 Chapter 6 T oshiba Utilities Y our notebook computer includes se veral utilities designed to help you reconf igure your system and best meet your indi vidual needs. T ogether , these allow you to ascertain certain system details, set additional options, and change default v alues. The T oshiba utilities are: ❖ Fn-esse ❖ T OS HIB A HW Setup [...]

157 T oshiba Utilities Fn-esse 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Fn-esse Desktop shortcuts and T o sh iba’ s Fn-esse program provide quick ways to open programs, do cu ments, and folders from within any W indows ® program without using the St art menu. For more information on creatin g desktop shortcuts, refer to the operating system docu mentation that cam[...]

158 T oshiba Utilities Fn-esse 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample Fn-esse window 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 F n-esse ke yboa rd in the selected color ❖ Una v ailable ke ys are light gray There are two ways to ass[...]

159 T oshiba Utilities Fn-esse 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 5 Release the primary button. Fn-esse displays the Add/Edit Command dialog box with the Description, Command Line a nd W orking Directory fields automatically completed. 6 Click OK to close the Add/Edit Command dial og box with your key assignment in place. The program or document is no w associa[...]

160 T oshiba Utilities Fn-esse 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Making a direct key assignment 1 Select Dir ect... to display the Add/Edit Command dialog box. 2 Enter the Description, Command Line and W orking Directory for the new Fn-esse ke y assignment, or click the Br owse b utton to specify this information. 3 Click OK . Making a popup assignment 1 Selec[...]

161 T oshiba Utilities TOSHI BA HW Set up 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Viewing existing key assignments T o vie w the e xisting ke y assignments, choose Assignments from the Fn-esse ke yboard. Fn -esse displays the Function K ey Assignments dialog box. This box lists all the key assignments and the program or document to which each ke y is assigned. T o v[...]

162 T oshiba Utilities TOSHIB A HW Setup 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Accessing TOSHIBA HW Setup T o access TOSHIB A HW Setup, pre ss the TOSHIB A Console b utton abov e the left side of the ke yboard. The TOSHIB A Console screen appears. Double-click on the HW Setup icon to open the HW Setup dialog box. Sample TOSHIB A HW Setup tab options T oshiba HW Se[...]

163 T oshiba Utilities TOSHI BA HW Set up 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 When the comp uter restar ts, it remember s the last configuration. If data does not appear on the dis play you are using after starting in Standby Mode, press Fn + F5. ❖ CPU—Allo ws you to enable or di sable CPU freq uency switching modes. Dynamically Switchable —This mode is th[...]

164 T oshiba Utilities TOSHIB A P ower Saver 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Any options that you change will become default settings when you restart your system. TOSHIBA Power Saver The TOSHIB A Po wer Saver utility enhances your computer’ s po wer management capabilities. It controls the computer’ s Po wer Sa ve prof iles, which is a series of setting[...]

165 T oshiba Utilities TOSHIB A Mobi le Extension 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 1 Press the TO SHIB A Console above the lef t side of the ke yboard. The TOSHIB A Console screen appears. 2 Click the Po wer Sa ver icon. By changing the o ptions that appear in the Po wer Sav er Properties dialog box and cl ic king OK, you can reconfigure that function. Y ou m[...]

166 T oshiba Utilities TOSHIB A Mobile Extension 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample TOSHIB A Mobile Ex tension Service tab options 4 Under the SelectBay Service tab, you can select beha viors like Hot Dock and W arm Dock for your Slim SelectBay . Sample Bay Service tab options For more information about expansion de vices, see “Using an expansion devic[...]

167 T oshiba Utilities TOSHIB A P asswor d Utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample Display Chan ge Service tab options TOSHIBA Password Utility The TOSHIB A Passw ord Utility allo ws you to set a user - le vel passw ord in T OSHIB A Console or in System Setup. 1 Press the T oshiba Console button and click on Security . 2 Click the User Password icon.[...]

168 T oshiba Utilities TOSHIB A P asswor d Utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 This opens the T OSHIB A Passw ord Utility . Sample TOSHIB A P asswor d Utility tab options 3 Click Set . 4 Enter a password (then enter it ag ain to v erify). 5 Click Set . 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. Cl[...]

169 T oshiba Utilities TOSHIB A Zooming Utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility This utility allo ws you zoom in and zoom out of applications as well as the icons for Microsoft ® Internet Explorer , Microsoft ® Off ice, W indows ® Media Player , and Adobe ® Reader . T o access the utility , click Start , All Programs , To s h i b [...]

170 T oshiba Utilities TOSHIB A CD/D VD Drive Acou stic Silencer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 TOSHIBA CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer Sample TOSHIB A CD/D VD Drive Acoustic Silencer scr een This utility can slo w the speed of your optical driv e to make it run more quietly . Y ou can use this utility to make listening to Music CDs more enjoyable. When you [...]

171 T oshiba Utilities TOSHIB A SD Memory Boot Utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 TOSHIBA SD Memor y Boot Utility In order to boot from an SD card, you must make the card SD card bootable. T o do so, run the T oshiba SD Memory Boot Utility . This utility allo ws you to eas ily format SD Memory Cards. Refer to the online help documentation within the app[...]

172 T oshiba Utilities PC Diagnostic T ool 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 Click Start , All Pr ograms , To s h i b a , Utilities , and then SD Memory Boot Ut ility . 4 Select the driv e where the SD is loc ated. 5 Select the From Flopp y image option. 6 Click the Start menu. T o create a bootable SD with the From image file option requires a third-party a[...]

173 Chapter 7 Keeping Y ou r F i l e s S a f e Y ou may have f iles on your co mputer that you want to keep priv ate. Y our computer comes with sev eral options that can help you k eep your comp uter and f iles safe from unw anted intrusion. This chapter describes the security options for your noteboo k computer . Using passwords in Windows Setting[...]

174 Keeping Y our Files Safe Setting user-le vel passwords 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ A supervisor-le v el password that protects system settings by restrict ing who can make changes in T oshiba Utilities and System Setup. This is useful if more than one person is using the computer . ❖ A hard disk dri ve password that protects yo ur data b y requ[...]

175 Keeping Y our Files Safe Setting user-le ve l passwor ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Make sure you us e a password you can remember easily . If you ever forget your passwo rd, contact your network administrator . A good way to prevent forgetting your pas sword is to create a password s ervice diskett e. Refer to “Setting a power -on (user - level) [...]

176 Keeping Y our Files Safe Using a power-on (user-le vel) pa sswor d 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 Select Create a password . 4 Enter the password an d password hin t as directed. 5 Click Create Passw ord . 6 Click the Close icon ( ) to close the User Accounts windo w . When you log into W indows, you will be asked for this password. This passw ord wil[...]

177 Keeping Y our Files Safe Using a power-on (user -level) password 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample TO SHIB A Console Security window 3 Click the User Password icon. This opens the T OSHIB A Passw ord utility . Sample TOSHIB A P asswor d Utility tab options 4 Click Set .[...]

178 Keeping Y our Files Safe Using a power-on (user-le vel) pa sswor d 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 5 Enter a password (then enter it ag ain to v erify). 6 Click Set . 7 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 th e passw o rd to a text file. 8 Click OK to e[...]

179 Keeping Y our Files Safe Using a power-on (user -level) password 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 Click the User password icon. 4 Select Delete . 5 Enter the correct password. 6 Click Delete , then click OK twice to e xit. Deleting a user token on an SD™ memory card T o delete a user toke n, insert the SD Memory Card that contains the token informatio[...]

180 Keeping Y our Files Safe Using a supervisor pa sswor d 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The system prompts you, “ Set Password Again (Y/N)? ” The password ser vice diskette is not reusable. Once you use it, you must create a n ew diskette, even if you set the same password. 4 T o enter System Setup and reset your password, p ress Y . T o remove your p[...]

181 Keeping Y our Files Safe Using a supervisor passwor d 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample TO SHIB A Console Security window 3 Click the Superviso r P assw ord icon. This opens the T OSHIB A Passw ord utility . Sample TOSHIB A P asswor d Utility tab options[...]

182 Keeping Y our Files Safe Using a supervisor pa sswor d 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 4 Click Set . 5 Enter a password (then enter it ag ain to v erify). 6 Click Set . 7 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 th e passw o rd to a text file. 8 Click OK to[...]

183 Keeping Y our Files Safe Using a supervisor passwor d 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample TO SHIB A Console Security window 3 Click the Supervisor password icon. 4 Select Delete . 5 Enter the correct password. 6 Click Delete , then click OK twice to e xit. Deleting a super visor on an SD™ Memor y Card T o delete a supervisor token, in sert the SD Me[...]

184 Keeping Y our Files Safe Har d disk drive passwor ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Hard disk drive passwords Y our computer comes with a Sy stem Setup utility that lets you set two types of hard dis k dri ve passwords—user and master . These passwords protect your primary and secondary hard disks as follo ws: ❖ Setting a hard disk driv e user passw[...]

185 Keeping Y our Files Safe Har d disk drive passwor ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Setting a hard disk drive user only password in System Setup If you choose to set a hard disk drive user password, we strongly recommend that you set a hard disk drive master password as well (see “Setting a hard d isk drive m aster and user password in System Setup”[...]

186 Keeping Y our Files Safe Har d disk drive passwor ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 7 When System Setup prompts you to verify the passw o rd, type it again and press Enter . If the two passwords match, System Setup displays: Registered . If the two passwords do not match, an error message appears. Repeat step 6 and step 7 to enter the password again. 8 [...]

187 Keeping Y our Files Safe Har d disk drive passwor ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 If the two passwords match, System Setup displays: Registered . If the two passwords do not match, an error message appears. Repeat step 5 and step 6 to enter the password again. 7 If you want to delete the user password, lea v e the space blank and pr es s Enter twice. [...]

188 Keeping Y our Files Safe Har d disk drive passwor ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 4 Press the spacebar to select Master + User pa ssword mode. 5 Press an arro w ke y to mov e to the Master P assword section. Y ou must register a Master Password f irst. 6 Press the spacebar , then type a passw ord of 1 to 16 characters and press Enter . Y ou may use an[...]

189 Keeping Y our Files Safe Har d disk drive passwor ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 5 Press the spacebar , then enter the appropriate password and press Enter . 6 If you want to change your password , input the new password. 7 When System Setup prompts you to verify the passw o rd, type it again and press Enter . If the two passwords match, System Setup[...]

190 Keeping Y our Files Safe Har d disk drive passwor ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 5 Press the spacebar , the enter the master passw ord and press Enter . 6 If you want to delete the master password, lea ve the space blank and press Enter twice. System Setup displays: Not Regi stered . The user password will also display as Not Re gistered. 7 Press End[...]

191 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Chapter 8 If Somet hing G oes Wron g Some problems you may encounter wh en using your notebook computer are relati vely easy to identify and solv e. Others may require he lp from your dealer o r the manufacturer of a software program. This chapter aims to help you solv e man y problems b y yourself. It cov ers the problems[...]

192 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng Pr oblems that are easy to fi x 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2 Click the Applications 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 cl ose , then click End Ta s k . Closing the failed program should allo w you to continue working.[...]

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

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

195 If Something Goes Wrong The W indows ® operating system is not working 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to start prop erly , you may ha ve to change your system’ s configuration o r verify t he startup procedure to fix the problem. T o do this, use the options in the Startup menu. This[...]

196 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng The W indows ® operating system is not working 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 See your W indows ® documentation for further e xplanation. TECHNICAL NOTE: If your computer is connected to a network, the Startup menu may display differen t versions of Safe mode. Internet problems My Internet connection is very slow . Many f act[...]

197 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The Help and Support window appears. 2 Then do one or both of the following: ❖ In the search field, type th e topic of the problem with which you need help and follow the on-screen instructions. ❖ Click a problem about which you would like help from the listings a[...]

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

199 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Play-compliant, no two de vices will compete for the same system resources. Simply pl ug in the device and turn on your computer . The operating system automatically sets up your system to accommodate the ne w de vice. If you install an older (legacy) de vice that the[...]

200 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Disabling a device 1 Open the Start menu, click Contr ol Panel , t he n Perf ormance and Maintenance . 2 Click the Administrativ e T ools ic on. 3 Click the Computer Management and then De vice Manager . 4 Select the specific de vice from the device category . 5 In t[...]

201 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ The General tab, which pro vides basic information about the device. ❖ The Resour ce tab, which lists resources assigned to the monitor , D VD-R OM, multi-function driv e, diskette disk dri ve, and other po wer-using functions. ❖ The Dri vers tab, which displa[...]

202 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 memory module installed, the err or is not caused by the memory module. TECHICAL NOTE: Y ou must have a least one memor y module installed for the computer to work. Power and the batteries Y our computer receiv es its power through the A C adapter and po wer cable or[...]

203 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 If the battery has completely dischar ged, it will not be gin charging immediately . Leav e the A C adapter and po wer cable connected, wait 20 minutes and se e if the battery is char ging. If the battery light is glo wing after 20 minutes, let the computer continue c[...]

204 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Y ou have connected an exter nal keyboard and the operating system displays one or more k eyboard err or messages. If you hav e a second keyboard, try it. If it w orks, the first ke yboard may be defecti v e or incompati ble with your computer . Display problems Here[...]

205 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The screen does not look right. Y ou can change the display settings by clicking a blank area of the desktop with the secondary control b utton, then clicking Properties . This opens the Display Properties dia log box. The Appearance tab o f this dialog box allows you[...]

206 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 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 higher . De vices that do not support this resolution will on ly w ork in Internal/Externa[...]

207 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar 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 ve you want to check and[...]

208 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Some programs run corr ectly but others do not. This is probably a conf iguration problem. If a program does not run properly , refer to its do cumentation and check that the hardware conf iguration meets its needs. A diskette will not go into the exter nal diskette [...]

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

210 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 in the Mixer Utility (def ault En abled), may cause feedback. Re vert to the def ault settings. PC Card problems PC Cards (PCMCIA-compatible) include many types of de vices, such as a remov able hard disk, additional memory , or a pager . Most PC Card problems occur [...]

211 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 PC Card checklist ❖ Make sure the card is inserted properly into the slot. See “Inserting and removing PC Cards” on page 81 for information about ho w to insert PC Cards. ❖ Make sure all cables are securely connected. ❖ Occasionally a defecti ve PC Card slip[...]

212 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The computer stops working (hangs) when y ou insert a PC Card. The problem may be cause d by an I/O (input/output) conflict between the PCMCIA socket and another de vice in the system. Use Device Manager to make sure each device has its o w n I/O base address. See ?[...]

213 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 If the card is attached to an external de vice, check that the connection is secure. Refer to the card’ s documentation, which should contain a troubleshooting section . Printer problems This section lists some of the most common printer problems: The printer will n[...]

214 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng Develop good computing habits 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 will print. Contact the softwa re manuf acturer for more information. Modem problems This section lists common mo dem 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[...]

215 If Something Goes Wrong If you need further assistance 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 On a regular basis, back up the inf ormation stored on y our hard disk. Here are some ways you can do this: ❖ Copy f iles to diskette, follo wing the steps in “Saving your work” on page 99 . ❖ Connect a tape driv e to the system and use specialized software to [...]

216 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng If you need further assistance 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Before you call Since some problems may be related to the op erating system or the program you are usin g, it is important to in vestigate other sources of assistance first. T ry the following before contacting T oshiba: ❖ Re vie w the troublesho o ting information[...]

217 If Something Goes Wrong Other T oshiba Internet W eb sites 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T oshiba voice contact Before calling T oshiba, make sure you ha ve: ❖ Y our computer’ s serial number . ❖ The computer and any optiona l de vices related to the problem. ❖ Backup copies of your W indo ws operating system and all other preloaded softw are o[...]

218 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng T oshiba’s worldwide of fices 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T oshiba’ s worldwide offices A ustralia T oshiba (A ustralia) Pty . Limited 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 Am[...]

219 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 oshiba worldwide locations, please visit: www .toshiba.co.jp/index.htm . Spain T oshiba Information Systems (España) S.A. Parque Empresarial San Fernando Edificio Europa, 1a Planta Escalera A 28831 (Madrid) San Fernando de Henare[...]

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

221 Instant passwor d security 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Without a password The Fn + F1 key combination turns of f the display and acti vates the instant security . Pressing any k ey will acti v ate a log in screen. See “Using an instant u ser -le v el passw ord” on page 175 for more information. With a password The Fn + F1 key combination turns of[...]

222 P ower usage pr of ile 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Power usage profile Fn + This hot k ey displays the power usage pop-up windo w and cycles through the battery sav e profiles. The power us age profiles th at can be selected are: Full Power , Long Life, Normal, and High Power; D VD Playback, and Presentation Sample power usage pr ofiles The default p[...]

223 Standby mode 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Standby mode Fn + This hot ke y puts the computer into Stand By mode. A message box is displayed by default to conf irm that the computer is going int o Stand By mode. This message box can be set so it d oes not display . Sample Stand By conf irmation box For more information on Standby mode, see “Using Stan[...]

224 Hibernation mode 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Hibernation mode Fn + This hot k ey puts the computer into Hibernation mode. If Hibernation mode is enabled (the default) a message box is displayed by default to confirm the computer i s going into Hibernation mode. The messag e box can be set so it does not display . Sample Hibernation confirmation box I[...]

225 Display modes 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Display modes Display brightness Fn + This hot k ey c ycles through the power -on display options. The display modes are: ❖ Built-in display only ❖ Built-in display and e xt ern al de vice simultaneously ❖ External de vice only Sample display optio ns window In o rder to use the simultaneous mod e, you [...]

226 K eyboar d hot ke ys 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Keyboard hot keys Fn + This hot ke y turns the curs or control overlay on and off. Fn + This hot ke y turns the numeric ov erlay on and off. Fn + This hot ke y turns the scroll lock feature on and off. Fn + [ Spacebar ] This hot ke y toggles the resolution between SVGA+ (800 x 600), XGA (1024 x 768), a[...]

227 Appendix B Power Cord/Cable Connector s The computer features a uni versal po wer supply you can use worldwide. This appendix sho ws the shapes of the typical AC po wer cord/cable connectors fo r v arious parts of the wo rld. USA and Canada UL appr oved CSA appr oved United Kingdom BS appr oved Australia AS appr oved Europe VD A appr oved NEMK [...]

228 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Appendix C Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer ConfigFree™ is a set of utilities th at makes it easy to control communication de vices and network connections. ConfigFree also lets you identify communication problems and create profiles for easy sw itching between locations and communication networks. The Con[...]

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

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

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

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

233 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Confi g F r ee Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Search for Wireless Devices The Search for W ireless De vices utility searches for wireless LAN de vices and Bluetoo th de vices currently used in the neighborhood, and disp lays in formation about them on a virtual map. T o search for wireless device[...]

234 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer ConfigF r ee Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample viewing W i-F i devices The following screen sho ws an example of Bluetooth de vices that are detected. As with the W i-Fi screen, moving the mouse pointer ove r a de vice icon displays information about the de vice. Sample viewing Bluetooth de v[...]

235 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Confi g F r ee Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2 Click your o wn computer at the center of the map. 3 Configured de vices are automatically connected. De vices not yet configured launch the Add New Connection W izard, where you can conf igure an d connect to the device. Profile Settings The Prof i[...]

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

237 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Confi g F r ee Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample Add Pr ofile scr een The online help provides real-world examples of s etting up profiles for different networking environments. After you set up one or more profiles, you can check their settings and fine-tune t hem as necessary . Profile s ca[...]

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

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

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

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

242 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 G lo ssar y TECHNICAL NOTE: Some features defined in this glossary may not be av ailable on your computer . Acronyms The follo wing acronyms may appear in this user’ s guide. AC alternating current BIOS basic input/output system bps bits per second CD compact disc CD-R OM compact disc read-only memory CMOS complementary [...]

Glossary 243 DMA direct memory access DIMM dual inlin e memory m odule DOS disk operating system DPI dots per inch DSTN dual supertwist nemat ic DV D digital versatile (or video) disc DV D - RO M digital versatile (or video) disc read-only memory ECP enhanced capabilities port EPR OM erasable programmable read-only memory FAT f ile allocation table[...]

Glossary 244 RO M read-only memory RT C real-time clock SCSI small computer system interface SDRAM synchronous dynami c random access memory SRAM static random access memory SVGA super video graphics adapter TFT thin film transistor USB uni versal serial bus URL uni versal resource locator WA N wide area network www W orl d W i de W eb Te r m s The[...]

Glossary 245 B backup —A copy of a f ile, usually on a remov able disk, kept in case the original file is lost or damaged. basic input/o utpu t system (BIOS) —See BIOS . baud rate —The speed at which a communication device, such as a printer or modem, transmits inform ation. Baud rate is the number of signal changes per second (not necessaril[...]

Glossary 246 C cache —A section of very fast memory in which frequently used information is duplicated for quic k access. Accessing data from cache is faster than accessing it from the computer’ s main memory . See also CPU cache, L1 cache, L2 cache . CD —An individual compact disc. See also CD-R OM. CD-R OM (compact disc r ead-only memory) ?[...]

Glossary 247 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, L1 cach e, L 2 ca che. cursor —A symbol that indicates the cu rrent position on the screen. The shape of the cursor v[...]

Glossary 248 diskette —A thin, flexible disk in a protecti v e jacket that stores magnetically encoded data. Diskettes can be removed from the computer and come in two sizes: 5.25-inch and 3.5-inch. Y our computer uses 3.5-inch diskettes. See also double-density diskette, high-density diskette. document —Any file created with an appl ication an[...]

Glossary 249 F fil e —A collection of related info rmation, sav ed on d isk with a unique name. A file may be a program, information used by a program, or a document. See also docum ent. f ile allocation table (F A T) —The sectio n of a disk that keeps track of the location of files stored on the disk. fil e n a m e —A set of characters that [...]

Glossary 250 hardware —Th e physical components of a computer system. Compare softwar e . Hibernation —A feature of many T oshiba notebook computers that sav es to the hard disk the current st ate of your work, including all op en files and programs, when you turn the computer of f. When you turn on the computer again, your work is returned to [...]

Glossary 251 LAN (local area netw ork) —A group of computers or other devices dispersed ov er a relati v ely limited area and connected by a communications link that enables an y de vice to int eract with any other on the network. liquid crystal disp lay (LCD) —A type of display that uses a liquid substance between two transparent electrode pan[...]

Glossary 252 multi-function drive —A D VD driv e 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 in a comp uter program or presentation. Musical Instrument Digital Interface —See MIDI. N network —A collection of computers and associated de vices that ar[...]

Glossary 253 pixel —Short for “picture element. ” The smallest dot that can be produced on a screen or printer . Plug and Play —Generally , refers to the co mputer’ s ability to automatically configure itself to wo rk w ith peripher al devices. When capitalized, refers to a standard that, when follo wed by a de vice manufacturer , allo ws[...]

Glossary 254 RJ-11 —A modular con nector used on most U.S. telephone systems and direct-connect modems. The RJ-11 co nnector is a 6-wire connector . R O M (read- only memory) —Non-volatile memory that can be read but not written to. By non-volatile, we mean that infor mation in R OM remains whether or not the computer is recei ving power . This[...]

Glossary 255 USB —See universal serial b us (USB). utility —A compu ter program designed to perform a narro wly 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- F i —A trademarked term by the W ireless Capability Ethernet Alliance which stands fo[...]

256 Index Numerics 101-key ke yboard 89 A A C po wer light 49 accessories carrying cases 112 devices 76 docking solutions 65 memory 66 Adv anced Port Replicator keyboard connecting 60 mouse connecting 61 alarms 128 assign keys Fn-esse 159 audio, .wa v files 142 B basics backing up files 87 keyboard 89 battery alarms 128 caring for 131 changing 129 [...]

Index 257 problem solving 209 channels DMA 198 IRQ 198 checking device properties 200 click 94 communications network connection 149 system resources 198 compact discs handling 106 inserting 104 problem solving 209 removing 107 computer non-system disk or disk error message 194 not accessing disk driv es 193 precautions 45 setting up 67 , 71 turnin[...]

Index 258 error messages device dri v er conflict 197 general hardware problem 197 non-system disk or disk error 194 , 208 problem with display settings/ current settings not wor king with hardware 205 program has performed an illegal operation 192 warning resume failure 194 Error-checking 207 Ethernet LAN port 149 expansion capability 65 expansion[...]

Index 259 I i.LINK FCC 3 IBM 101-key enhanced ke yboard 89 icon recycle bin 138 safety 37 icons W indo ws XP Professional desktop 138 Industry Canada requirement 4 inserting PC Cards 82 SD cards 84 installing memory modules 66 PC Cards 82 instant passwords, using 175 , 221 Internal/External m ode 206 Internet bookmarked site not found 196 slow conn[...]

Index 260 Microsoft Support Online W eb si te 197 modem connecting to telephone line 85 determining COM port 147 problem solving 214 resetting port to default settings 147 sending or receiving a f ax 85 upgrading 147 war nin g 86 monitor connecting 57 not working 204 mouse connecting to Advanced Port Replicator 61 MP3 143 playing 143 recording 143 [...]

Index 261 Power Sa ve Modes 127 po wer usage mode hot key 135 po wer usage modes 134 powering do wn using Standby 118 powering of f 112 precautions 45 , 49 primary button 94 printer local, connecting 61 problem solving 213 printing a file 101 problem solving AC p ow e r 202 accessing disk dri ves 193 battery charge does not last 203 battery not cha[...]

Index 262 W indo ws XP Media Center Edition not working 194 program, starting 96 programs not running correctly 208 protection of stored data 2 Q Quick Launch toolbar 140 R real-time clock (R TC) battery 122 Record b utton 144 recording .wav f iles 142 adjusting the quality 144 MP3 143 sounds 142 time 144 Recov ery media 38 recycle bin icon 13 8 re[...]

263 Index 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 from Shut down 115 from Standby 119 Startup menu problem solving 195 stored data protection 2 supervisor password deleting 184 setting up 176 , 180 System Setup 193 system tray 141 T taskbar 141 To s h i b a Internet W eb sites 217 T oshiba Accessories information 38 T oshiba online resources 120 T oshiba uti lities [...]