Toshiba P300-ST3014 manuale d’uso

G M A D0 0164011 04/08 If you need assistance: ❖ T oshiba’ s Support W eb site pcsupport.toshiba.com ❖ T oshiba Global Support Centre Calling within the United States (800) 457 -7777 Calling from outside the United States (949) 859 -4273 For more in formation, see “If Something Goes Wrong” on page 164 in this gui de. Satellite ® P300 S e[...]

2 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling . Model: Satellite ® P300 Series Recordable and/or ReWritable Drive(s) and Associated Software W arranty The computer system you purchased may in[...]

3 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Critical Applications The computer you have purchased is not designed for any “critical applications. ” “Critical applications” means life s upport sy stems, medical applications, connections to implanted medi cal de 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 received, including interference that may cause undesired operatio n. Contact either: ❖ T oshiba’ s Support W eb si[...]

5 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Connection to party line service is subject to state tarif fs. Contact the state public utility commission, public se rvice co mmission or corpor ation commission for information. T elephone Company Procedures The goal of the telephone company is to pro vide you with the best service it can. In order to do this, it may occas[...]

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

7 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Wireless Interoperability The TOSHIB A W ireless LAN Mini PCI Card products are designed to be interoperable with any wireless LAN product that is based on Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) radio technology , and is compliant to: ❖ The IEEE 802.11 Standard on W ireless LANs (Rev ision A/B/G), as defined and approv ed [...]

8 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 In some situations or en vironments, the use of W ireless LAN may be restricted by the proprietor of the b uilding or responsible representativ es of the organization. These situatio ns may for e xample include: ❖ Using the W ireless LAN equipment on board airplanes, or ❖ In any other en vironment where the risk of inter[...]

9 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The term “IC” before the equipment certif ication number only signifies that the Industry Canada technical specifications were met. T o prev ent radio interference to the licensed service, this device is intended to be operated indoors an d away from windo ws to pr ovide maximum shielding. Equipment (or its transmit ante[...]

10 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The European Union WEEE (W as te from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive Information The European Union WEEE (W aste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directiv e is intended to protect the quality of the en vironment and human health through the responsible use of n atura l resources and the adoption of [...]

11 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Howe ver , due to dif ferences between the indi vidual PSTNs provided in dif ferent countries/re gions the approv al does not, of itself, gi ve an unconditional assurance of successful operation on ev er y PSTN network termination point. In the ev ent of problems, y ou should contact your equi pment supplier in the first in[...]

12 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2. Indication The indication shown belo w appears on this equipment. 1 2.4: This equipment uses a frequency of 2.4 GHz. 2 DS: This equipment uses DS-SS modulation. O F: This equipment uses OFDM modulation. 3 The interference range of this equipment is less than 40m. 4 This equipment uses a frequenc y bandwidth from 2,400 MH[...]

13 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Radio Approvals for Wireless Devices The following information is de pendent on wha t type of wire less device is in your computer . Not all devices are available on all models. Approved Countries/Regions for use for the Atheros AR5BXB72 2.4 + 5GHz 11n minicard This equipment is approv ed to the radio standard by the countr[...]

14 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Europe - Restrictions for us e of 2.4 GHz Frequencies in European Community Countries België/ Belgique: For pri vate usage outside b uildings 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[...]

15 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Europe - Restrictions for Use of 5 GHz Frequencies in European Community Countries O: allowed x: forbidden ❖ T o remain in conformance with Euro pean spectrum usage laws for Wireless LAN operation, the above 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz channel limitations apply . The user should use the wireless LAN utility to check the current cha[...]

16 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ This device must be used with Acce ss Points that hav e employed and activ ated a radar detection feature required for European Community operation in the 5 GHz ba nds. This device will operate under the control of the Access Point in order to av oid oper ating on a channel occupied by an y radar system in the area. The[...]

17 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 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/regions in the following table. Do not use this equipment except in the countries/regions in the following table. Approved Countries/Regions for the Realtek ® RTL[...]

18 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Canada Chile China Colombia Costa Rica Croatia Cyprus Czech Republic Denma rk Ecuador Egypt El Salvador Estonia Finland France Germany Ghana Greece Guatemala Honduras Hong K ong Hungary Iceland India Indonesia Ireland Israel Italy Japan - Jate Japan - T eleco Jordan Kazakhstan K enya Kuwait Latvia Lebanon Lesotho Liechtenst[...]

19 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Approved Countries/Regions for use for the Intel ® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection This equipment is approv ed to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table. Do not use this equipment except in th e countries/regions in the follow ing table. An adhoc mode is available in Ch1- Ch11(802.11b/g)[...]

20 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Approved Countries/Regions for the Intel ® Wireless Wi-Fi ® Link 4965AGN This equipment is approv ed to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table. Do not use this equipment except in th e countries/regions in the follow ing table. An adhoc mode is available in Ch1- Ch11(802.11b/g), An Infrastructu[...]

21 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Bluetooth ® Wireless T echnolo gy Interoperability Bluetooth ® Cards from TOSHIB A are designed to be interoperable with an y product with Bluetooth wireless technology that is based on Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS) radio t echnology , and is compliant to: ❖ Bluetooth Specification as def ined and approv ed b[...]

22 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Approved Countries/Regions for use ( Bluetooth ® wireless technology) Bluetooth ® Card from T oshiba equipment is ap proved to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the follo wing table. Do not use this equipment except in th e countries/regions in the follow ing table. Bluetooth ® Wireless T echnology and Y our[...]

23 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 In some situatio ns or en vironments, the use of Bluetooth wireless technology may be restricted by the proprietor of th e building or responsible representati ves of the organization. These situations may for example include: ❖ Using the equipment with Bluetooth wireless technology on bo ard airplanes, or ❖ In any othe[...]

24 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Ta i w a n The legal communications mentioned in the abov e item refer to radio communications operated in accordan ce with telecommunication laws and regulations. Lo w power radio frequency electric machinery shall resist against interference from legal communications or from indu strial, scientific and medical radio emiss[...]

25 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2. Indication The indication shown belo w appears on this equipment. 1 2.4: This equipment uses a frequency of 2.4 GHz. 2 FH: This equipment uses FH-SS modulation. 3 The interference range of this equipment is less than 10m. 4 This equipment uses a frequenc y bandwidth from 2,400 MHz to 2,483.5 MHz. It is impossible to av o[...]

26 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Optical Drive Safety Instructions This appliance contains a laser syst em and is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT . T o use this model properl y , read th e user’ s guide carefully and keep it for your fut ure reference. Never attempt to disass emble, adjust or repair an optical drive. Y ou could damage the drive. Y [...]

27 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Export Administration Regulation This document contains technical data that may be controlled under the U.S. Export Administration Regulations, and ma y be subject to the approv al of the U.S. Department of Commerce prior to export. Any export, directly or indirectly , in contrav ention of the U.S. Export Ad ministration Re[...]

28 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T rademarks Satellite and ConfigFree are re gistered trademarks of T oshiba Ameri ca Information Systems, Inc. and/or T oshiba Corporation. Microsoft, Outlook, Windo ws, and Wi ndo ws V ista are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporatio n in the United States and/or other countries. DirectX, Activ e[...]

29 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Contents Introduction ................ ................................................................ 36 This guide ...............................................................38 Safety icons ............................................................39 Other icons used ...............................................[...]

30 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Using the computer fo r the first time ......................50 Opening the display panel ................................. 50 Your computer’s features and specifications ....51 Turning on the power .......................................51 Adding memory (optional) ......................................52 Instal[...]

31 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Moving the computer ........................................86 Using a computer lock ......................................86 Chapter 2: Learning the Ba sics ................................................. 87 Computing tips ....................................................... 87 Using the keyboard ...........[...]

32 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Using additional batteries ...............................105 Charging batteries .................................................105 Charging the main battery ...............................106 Charging the RTC battery ................................ 106 Monitoring main battery power ............................[...]

33 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Recording sounds ...........................................128 Using external speakers or headphones..........129 FM tuner ...............................................................130 Web Camera ......................................................... 130 Using an ExpressCard ® ...........................[...]

34 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader .......................................................158 Fingerprint reader limitations ..........................159 ConfigFree ® ...........................................................160 Getting Started ................................................160 Co[...]

35 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Other Toshiba Intern et Web sites ..........................194 Toshiba’s worldwide offices ..................................194 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHI BA Cards ........... ...................... 196 Hot Key Cards .......................................................196 Using the Hot K ey Cards ..........[...]

36 I n t roduct ion W elcome to the world of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. W ith your T osh iba computer , your work and entertainment can accompan y you where ver you go. Y our Comp uter model may be ENERGY ST AR ® compli ant. If the model you purchased is compliant, it is labeled with the ENER GY ST AR ® log o on the computer and th[...]

37 Introduction 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 According to the EP A, a computer meeting the new ENERGY ST AR ® specifications will use between 20% and 50% less energ y depending on how it is used. If all U.S. household and businesses replaced old computers with ne w ENERGY ST AR ® qualified models, we would sav e more than $1.8 billion in energy costs ov[...]

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

39 Introduction Safety icons 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Safety icons This manual contains safety inst ructions that must be observed to av oid potential hazards that co uld result in personal injuries, damage to your equipmen t, or loss of data. These safety cautions hav e been classif ied according to the seriousness of the risk, and icons highlight th[...]

40 Introd uction Other documentation 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Other documentation Y our co mputer comes with the following documentation: ❖ An electronic version of the user’ s guide (this docum ent) ❖ It may also contain guides for other programs that may come with your system. For accessory information, visit T oshiba’ s W eb site at accesso[...]

41 Chapter 1 Getting Started This chapter provides tips for us ing your computer ef fecti vely , summarizes how to connect components, and explains what to do the first time you use your computer . The “Instruction Manual for Safet y and Comfort, ” that is shipped with your computer, contains impo rtant safety information. Please read the safet[...]

42 Getting Started Selecting a place to work T o keep your computer in prime operating condition, protect your work area from: ❖ Dust, moisture, and direct sunlig ht. ❖ Equipment that generates a strong electromagnetic field, such as stereo speakers (other than speakers that are connected to the computer) or speakerphones. ❖ Rapid changes in [...]

43 Getting Started Selecting a place to work ❖ Avoid prolonged physical contact with the underside or s urface of the computer . ❖ Computer base and palm rest can become hot! Avoid prolonged contact to prevent heat injur y to skin. Read the “ A void e xtended contact between computer base/palm rest and skin” section in the “Instruction Ma[...]

44 Getting Started Setting up your computer Important information on your computer’ s cooling fan Y our co mputer may have a CPU cooling fan that cools the C PU by drawing outside air into the computer . Always mak e sure your compute r and AC adapt or have adequate ventilation and are protected from overheating when the power is turne d on or wh[...]

45 Getting Started Setting up your computer Please handle your computer carefully to avoi d scratching or damaging the surface. Setting up your software When you turn on the computer for the first time, do not turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely . The names of windows displ ayed, and the or der in which wind ow[...]

46 Getting Started Re gistering your computer with T oshiba Registering your computer with T oshiba Product registration is strongly recommended , and allo ws T oshiba to send you periodic updates, announcement s, and special of fers applicable to your p roduct. Product registration can be completed during the initial start up process of your compu[...]

47 Getting Started Connecting to a po wer sour ce Connecting to a power source Y our comp uter requires power to operate. Use the po wer cord/cable and A C adaptor to connect the comput er to a liv e electrical outlet, or to charge the computer’ s battery . Never pull on a power cord/cable to remove a plug from a socket. Always grasp the plug dir[...]

48 Getting Started Connecting to a power so ur ce T o connect A C po wer to the computer: 1 Connect the po wer cord/cable to the A C adaptor . (Sample Illustration) Connecting the power cord/cable to the A C adaptor Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other[...]

49 Getting Started Char ging the main battery The computer’ s main battery light gives you an indication of the main battery’ s current char ge: ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is bei ng charged (A C adaptor connected) ❖ Glows white when the main battery is fully charged ❖ Is unlit when t he main battery has discharged, the battery i[...]

50 Getting Started Using the computer for the fir st time Battery life and charge time may var y depending on the applications, power management settings, and features used. Using the computer for the first time The computer is now ready for you to turn it on and be gin using it. Opening the display panel 1 Facing the front of the com puter, locate[...]

51 Getting Started Using the computer for the f irst time Small bright dots ma y appear on your screen display wh en you turn on your computer . Y our disp lay contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is manufactured using high- precision technology . An y small bright dots that may appear on your display are an intrins[...]

52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Press and release the po wer b utton. The on/off light glows white. (Sample Illustration) T urning on the power The preinstalled operating syst em will load automatically . When you turn on the computer for the first time, do not turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely [...]

53 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Installing a memory module Memory modules can be installed in the memor y module slots on the base of the computer . Y ou will need a small Phillips screwdriv er for this procedure. If the computer has been running recently , the memor y module may be hot. The surrounding area may also be hot. Allow the m[...]

54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) If the computer is on, begin at step 1 ; otherwise, skip t o step 3 . 1 Click Start , and then click the arrow ne xt to the lock button in the lower -right corner of the Start men u. The Shut Down menu appears. (Sample Image) Shut Down menu 2 Click Shut Down . The operating system turns off the computer .[...]

55 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 6 Using a small Phillips screwdri ver , loosen the capti ve scre ws that secure the memory module slot co ver . (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module slot cover 7 Remove the memory module slot cover . 8 Place the scre ws and the co ver in a safe plac e so that you can retriev e them later . Sta[...]

56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) If your system has the memory modules stacked on top of one another , you must remove the top module first before removing/installing the bottom module. For this model Slot A is the bottom slot. Slot B is the top slot. If only one memory module is to be installed, it must be installed in slot A. 11 Pick u[...]

57 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 13 Once the module’ s connector is fu lly inserted into the socket, press downw ard on the top edge of the module to seat the module into the latches at the sides of the so cket. These latches should “snap” into place securely with the co rresponding cutouts in the side of the module. If the latches[...]

58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 14 Replace the memory modu le slot cov er and secure it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery . For mo re information on inserting the main battery , see “Inserting a char ged battery” on page 115 . 16 T urn the computer right side up. 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer . TECHN[...]

59 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) The following screen may appear when you turn on the power: If “Start Windows ® Normally” is highlighted, then press Enter . If one of the Safe Mode options is highlighted, it is best to press Enter to go into Safe Mode, then shut down and restart the system, at which time Windows ® should boot back[...]

60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the me m o ry module to a 30-degree angle and slide it out of the slot. (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory modu le slot cov er and secure it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery . For mo re information on inserting the main battery , see “Insert[...]

61 Getting Started Har d Drive Recovery Utilities If the computer does not reco gnize the memory configuration, turn of f the computer and remove the memory module slot cov er (complete steps 1 - 8 in “Installing a memory module” on page 53 ), and then check that the module is inserted comp letely into the socket and line d up squarely with the[...]

62 Getting Started Har d Drive Recovery Utilities Creating Recovery DVDs Depending on your system con f iguration, you may be able to copy the hard driv e recov ery to DVD which gi ves you the ability to recov er your hard disk drive and r ecov er your system if the hard dri ve reco very partition has been deleted or the hard disk has been replaced[...]

63 Getting Started Har d Drive Recovery Utilities Hard Disk Drive Recovery options The follo wing are the av ailable ha rd disk driv e recovery options: ❖ Hard Disk Dri ve Reco very us ing the recovery partition ❖ Recov ering the original factor y image (recommended recov ery method) ❖ Erasing the hard disk ❖ Recov ering the C: partition of[...]

64 Getting Started Har d Drive Recovery Utilities 3 Select one of the options, and then click Next . The options are: ❖ Recov ery of Factory Default Softw are ❖ Erase the hard disk Recovering the original factory image (recommended recovery method) Recovering a hard disk drive to its out of box state deletes all partitio ns on the hard disk dri[...]

65 Getting Started Har d Drive Recovery Utilities Erasing the hard disk The Recov ery W izard allows you to delete all data and partitions from the hard di sk. T o delete the data and partitions from your hard disk: 1 On the T oshiba Recovery W izard screen, select Erase the hard disk , and then click Next . 2 The next screen lists the two methods [...]

66 Getting Started Har d Drive Recovery Utilities Recovering the C: partition of the HDD without changing the current partition size Recovering the C: drive to its factory default setting reformats your drive and your information on the recovered drive will be lost. Be sure to save your work to external media first. If you have created other partit[...]

67 Getting Started Har d Drive Recovery Utilities 4 Click Next to begin the restoration. Once complete, a message displays that the HDD has been recov ered. 5 Press any ke y on your keyboard to restart the computer . Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recover y media If you need to recover your computer to its default factory state, you can rebuild[...]

68 Getting Started Using the T ouchP ad™ Checking the HDD operating status After restoring your hard disk driv e, you can check its status as follows: 1 Click Start . 2 Right-click My Computer . 3 Select Manage . 4 Click Disk Manageme nt . 5 Highlight the hard disk dri ve in the V olume list to display its status in the lower portion of the scree[...]

69 Getting Started Using the T ouchP ad™ Because the T ouchPad is much smaller than the display screen, moving your cursor acros s the screen often means having to move your finger several times across the T ouchPad in the preferred direction. Once you hav e positioned your cursor , you can click it into place b y either double-tapping the T ouch[...]

70 Getting Started Using external display de vices Using external display devices Y our computer comes with a built-in display , but you can also connect an external display device to an a v ailable video port, as follows: ❖ An HDMI™-compatible television or VCR/D VD player via the HDMI Out port* ❖ A standard television, projector , or VCR /D[...]

71 Getting Started Using external display de vices In the future you can change the display settings by pressing Fn+F5 , or by configuring the display properties settings. Connecting to a TV using HDMI™-CEC (A vailable on certain models) HDMI™-CEC (Consumer Electronics Co ntrol) is a standard in the CE Industry which allows de vices to work tog[...]

72 Getting Started Using an e xternal ke yboar d This hot key cycles through the settings in t he following order: ❖ Built-in display only ❖ Built-in display and external monitor sim ultaneously ❖ External monitor only ❖ Built-in display and TV (or other external video device) simultaneously ❖ TV (or other external video de vice) only ❖[...]

73 Getting Started Using a mouse Using a mouse Y ou m ay want to use a mouse instead of the computer’ s built-in T o uchPad. Y ou can use a USB-compatible mouse. Connecting a printer Y our printer documentation may require you to install the printer software before physically connecting the printe r to your computer . If you do not install the so[...]

74 Getting Started Connecting an option al e xternal diskette drive Setting up a printer Some printers require a specific installation process. Refer to your printer installation guide for instructions before completing the following procedure. If your printer does not support Plug and Play , follo w these steps to set it up for the first time. Y o[...]

75 Getting Started T urning off the computer T o connect an optional e xternal USB diskette driv e, connect the cable to one of the comput er’ s USB ports. (Sample Illustration) Connecting a n optional external USB diskette drive T urning off the computer Pressing the power button before shutting down the Windows ® operating system could cause y[...]

76 Getting Started T urning off the computer TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using the Shut Down option to turn off your computer , save your files and make sure all disk/dis c activity lights are off. If you change your mind and decide to continue working after all, wait a few seconds before turning the computer on again. ❖ Use the Sleep command to save [...]

77 Getting Started T urning off the computer Sleep mode The Sleep command places the comput er into a po wer-saving mode. Sleep sa ves the current state of the computer to memory so that, when you restart the comp uter , you can continue working from where you left of f. After your computer sleeps for an extended period of time, the Windows ® oper[...]

78 Getting Started T urning off the computer Using the Shut Down command The Shut do wn command complet ely shuts down the computer without saving your work or the cu rrent state of th e computer . This command closes all open program s, shuts down the operating system, and then turns off your computer . Use the following steps to turn of f your co[...]

79 Getting Started T urning off the computer 3 Click Change advanced power settings . The Advanced settings tab of the Po wer Options window appears. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of P ower Options scr een 4 Click Power buttons and lid to display the actions that you can configure. 5 Select the options you want from the drop-down lists. Thes[...]

80 Getting Started T urning off the computer 6 Click App ly . 7 Click OK . Once the computer is conf igured, you can turn it off b y either pressing the power b utton or closing the display panel, depending on the options set . Restarting your computer T o start the computer up again, press the po wer b utton unt il the on/off light glows white. If[...]

81 Getting Started T urning off the computer 1 Click Start , Contro l Panel , System and Maintenance , and then Po wer Options . The Po wer Options window appears. 2 Click Change plan s ettings under the po wer plan to be customized. The Edit Plan Settin gs window appears. 3 Click Change advanced power settings . The Advanced settings tab of the Po[...]

82 Getting Started T urning off the computer ❖ Po wer button action Set this option to Hibernate if you want the computer to go into Hibernation mode wh en you press the po wer button. ❖ Start menu po wer button Set this option to Hibernate if you want the computer to go into Hibernation mode wh en you click the po wer button in the Start men u[...]

83 Getting Started T urning off the computer 2 Click Sleep . The computer sa ves the status of all open programs and files to the memory , turns off the display , and enters into a low-po wer mode. The on/off light blinks amber indicating the computer is in Sleep mode. Configuring Sleep mode options Y ou can place the computer into Sleep mode by ei[...]

84 Getting Started T urning off the computer 4 Click Change advanced power settings . The Advanced settings tab of the Po wer Options window appears. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of P ower Options screen 5 Click Power buttons and lid to display the actions that you can configure. 6 Select Sleep for the options you want. These options can be[...]

85 Getting Started Customizing your computer’ s settings Once the computer is conf igured, you can place it into Sleep mode by either pressing the po wer button or closing the display panel, depending on the Sleep options set. Starting again from Sleep mode T o start up the computer from Sleep mode, press the power b utton until the on/off light [...]

86 Getting Started Caring for your computer Moving the computer Before moving your computer, e ven across the room, make sure all disk activity has ended (the driv e indicator light stops glowing) and all external peripheral cables are disconnected. Do not pick up the computer by its display panel or by the back. Doing so could damage the system. U[...]

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

88 Learning the Basics Computing tips ❖ Back up your files to disks (or other remov able media) on a regular basis. Label the backup co pies clearly and store them in a safe place. It is easy to put of f backing up because it takes time. Ho wev er , if your hard disk suddenly fails, you w ill lose all the data on it unless you have a separate bac[...]

89 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboar d Using the keyboard Y our co mputer’ s ke yboard contai ns character keys, control keys, function ke ys, and special W indo ws ® k eys. (Sample Illustration) Ke yboar d Character keys T y ping with the character keys is very muc h li ke t yp ing on a typewriter , e xcept that: ❖ The space bar creates [...]

90 Learning the Basics Starting a pr ogram Function keys The functio n keys (no t to be confused with the Fn key) are the 12 keys at the top of the k eyboard. (Sample Illustration) Function ke ys F1 through F12 are called function keys because the y ex ecute programmed functions when pressed. Used in combin ation with the Fn key , fun ction keys ma[...]

91 Learning the Basics Starting a pr ogr am Starting a program from the Start menu When you install a prog ram, the operating syst em usually puts an icon in the Al l Programs menu. T o start a progr am that has an icon in the All Programs menu, foll o w these steps, which use the W indows ® W ordPad program as an example: 1 Click Start , and then[...]

92 Learning the Basics Starting a pr ogram 5 In the left part of the window , c lick the line that ends in “Local Disk (C:). ” 6 In the left part of the window , u nder the Local Disk C: ico n, double-click the folder contai ning the program, in this case Program Files . W indows ® Explorer shows the contents of the Program Files folder on the[...]

93 Learning the Basics Saving your work Saving your work Before you turn off the computer using the Shut Down command, sav e your work on the hard disk drive, diskette, flash media, or optical disc. This is one of the most important rules of computing . When you turn of f the computer using the Sleep or Hibernate commands, your work should be there[...]

94 Learning the Basics Printing your work File names The W indo ws ® operating system supp orts long file names that can contain up to 260 characters and can include spaces. Some applications do not support long file names and require file names limited to no more th an eight characters. Y ou may use all the letters, numb ers, and other characters[...]

95 Learning the Basics Backing up your work T o print a file: 1 If your printer is not on, turn it on now . 2 In your W indows ® -based application, click File , and then Print . The program displays a Print dialog box. (Sample Image) Print dialog box 3 Specify the print parameters. For e xample, the range of pages and number of copies to print. 4[...]

96 Learning the Basics Using the optical drive Restoring your work T o restore information from your backup media to your hard disk, use the Restore page in the back up pro gram. Look in the online Help or your operating syst em documentation for information on restoring files. TECHNICAL NOTE: When restoring files, the backup program prompts you if[...]

97 Learning the Basics Using the optical drive Optical drive components The optical dri ve is located on the side of the computer . Y our optical drive may look like this: (Sample Illustration) Optical drive Drive in-use indicator light —Indicates when the dri ve is in use. Eject button —Press to release the disc tray . Do not press the eject b[...]

98 Learning the Basics Using the optical drive Media control buttons (A vailable on certain models) The media control buttons located on the system control panel above the keyboard let you mute the sound and play audio CDs or D VD movies when the computer is on. (Sample Illustration) Media Contr ol buttons The Mute bu tton allo ws you to mute the s[...]

99 Learning the Basics Using the optical drive 4 Grasp the tray and pull it fully open. (Sample Illustration) Drive tray fully extended 5 Hold the disc by its edges and check that it is free of dust. If the disc is dusty , clean it as described in “Caring for optical discs” on page 102 . 6 Place the disc carefully in th e disc tray , label side[...]

100 Learning the Basics Using the optical drive 8 Make sure the disc is completely on the spindle and is lyin g flat on the tray . If you insert the disc incorrectly , it may jam the drive. If this happens, contact T oshiba support for assistance. 9 Push the disc tray in by pressing gently on the center of the tray until it clicks into place. Y ou [...]

101 Learning the Basics Using the optical drive Recording optical media Depending on the configuration, your computer may come with an optical driv e that allows you to: ❖ Play pre-recorded and recorded optical media. ❖ Read/write data and multi -media files to recordable optical media. For more information regarding supported optical media for[...]

102 Learning the Basics T oshiba’ s online r esour ces Removing a disc with the computer off T o remov e a disc with the computer turned of f: 1 Insert a slender object, such as a straightened paper clip, into the manual eject hole. The disc tray slides partially out of the driv e (about 1 inch). Never use a pencil to press the manual eject butto[...]

103 Chapter 3 Mobile Computing This chapter cov ers all aspects of using your com puter while trav eling. T oshiba’ s energy-saver design Y our co mputer enters a low-po wer suspension mode when it is not being used, thereby conserving energy and sa ving money in the process. It has a number of other features that enhanc e its energy ef ficiency [...]

104 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power Battery Notice Battery life may vary considerably from specifications depending on product model, configuration, applications, power management settings and features utilized, as well as th e natural performance variations produced by the design of indi vidual components. Published battery [...]

105 Mobile Computing Char ging ba tteries Power management Y our co mputer ships with the p o wer management op tions preset to a configuration that will prov ide the most stable opera ting en vironment and optimum system performan ce for both A C po wer and battery modes. Changes to these settings may result in system performance or stability issu[...]

106 Mobile Computing Char gi ng batteries Charging the main battery T o charge the main battery while it is in your computer , plug the computer into a li ve electrical ou tlet. The battery char ges whether the computer is on or off. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the batter y cann ot occur when your computer is using all of the pow er provided [...]

107 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power If the R TC battery is lo w , the real-time clock and calendar may display the incorrect tim e and date, or stop working. T o rechar ge the R TC battery , plug th e computer into a li ve electrical outlet and leav e the computer powered on for 24 hours. It is seldom necessary to charge the RTC batt[...]

108 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power 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 is suspended (using the Windows ® operating system Sleep command). (Sample Illustration) P ower and batt ery light locations Determining remaining ba[...]

109 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power Highlight the power icon in the Notification Area. A pop-up message displays the remaining battery power as a percentage. W ith repeated discharges and rechar ges, the battery’ s capacity gradually decreases. A frequently us ed older batt ery does not power the computer for as long as a new batte[...]

110 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power T o change the default notification settings: 1 Click Start , Contro l Panel , Mobile PC , and th en Po wer Options . The Po wer Options window appears. 2 Click Change pl an settings under the power plan to be customized. The Edit Plan Settin gs window appears. 3 Click Change advanced power setting[...]

111 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power There are v arious ways in which you can conserv e power and extend the operating time of your battery: ❖ Enable Sleep or Hibernation, which saves po wer when you turn of f the computer and turn it back on again ❖ Use the W indows ® po wer-saving option plans These power -saving options contro[...]

112 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power T o edit a plan or to edit advanced settings, continue to the following steps. 4 Click Change Pl an Settings to choose the plan you want to edit. This screen allows you to change basic settings. 5 Click Change Adv anced Sett ings to access settings for battery notification lev els, hard drive po we[...]

113 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery 2 While continuing to press Fn , press F2 until you select the desired Power Plan. The Po wer Plan options are: Balanced, Power Sa ver , and High Performance. 3 Release the Fn key . The hot key card disappears. Y ou are now in the selected mode. Changing the main batter y When your main battery has run[...]

114 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery 5 Slide the battery release lock to the unlo cked position. (Sample Illustration) Unlocking the battery r elease lock 6 Slide the battery release latch to release the battery . 7 Pull the discharged battery out of the computer . (Sample Illustration) Removing the battery If the battery is leaking or it[...]

115 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery Inserting a charged battery T o insert a battery: 1 W ipe the terminals of the charge d battery with a clean cloth to ensure a good connection. 2 Insert the charged battery into the slot until the latch clicks. The battery pack has been designe d so that you cannot install i t with rev erse polarity . [...]

116 Mobile Computing T aking car e of your battery 3 Slide the battery release lo ck to the locked position. (Sample Illustration) Locking the battery r elease lock 4 T urn the computer right side up. 5 Reconnect any cables that were remov ed in step 3 of “Removing the battery from the computer” on page 113 . 6 Restart the computer . T aking ca[...]

117 Mobile Computing T aking car e of your battery ❖ T o replace the main battery , use an identical battery that you can purchase through the T oshiba W eb site at accessories.toshiba.com . ❖ A rev erse polarity condi tion should be avoided with all batteries. The main battery is designed so that it cannot be installed in r e verse polarity . [...]

118 Mobile Computing Disposing of used b atteries ❖ If you are not going to use the computer for more than eight hours, disconnect the A C adaptor . ❖ Store spare battery packs in a cool dry place out of direct sunlight. Disposing of used batteries The life of a battery pack depends on usage. When the battery pack needs replacing, the main batt[...]

119 Mobile Computing T raveling tips T o shiba is dedicated to preservi ng the en vironment by sponsoring Call2Recycle™ , a program of the Rechar geable Battery Recycling Cor por atio n. For more information and for drop-of f locations, visit www .rbrc.org or call 1-800-822- 8837. Notice regarding CR coin cell batteries, applicable to California,[...]

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

121 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Exploring the desktop Finding your way around the desktop Y our computer’ s desktop includes sev eral standard features: icons, Start button, T askb ar , Notif ication Area, and back ground pattern. (Sample Image) W indows ® oper ating system desktop Icons An icon represents a folder , file, or program [...]

122 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Explorin g the desktop Y our desktop may contain othe r icons depending on your configuration. See W indo ws ® online Help for more specific information on each icon and ho w to use it. Start button Y ou use the Start b utton to: ❖ Start programs ❖ Open documents ❖ Adjust system settings ❖ Find fi[...]

123 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Setting up for communications Setting up for communications T o connect to the Internet, use an online service, or communicate across the telephone lines with another computer , you need: ❖ A browser or communications program ❖ An Internet Service Pro vider (ISP ) or online service if you plan to use t[...]

124 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Setting up for communications Accessing a network T o access a network: ❖ At the of fice, c onnect an Ethern et cable to the RJ45 jack on your computer . For specific info rmation about connecting to the network, consult your network administrator . Many hotels, airports, and of fices of fer W i-Fi ® ac[...]

125 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Setting up for communications Before you can communicate using th e modem, you need to connect it to a telephone line. Y ou r computer’ s b uilt-in modem port provides an RJ-11 jack, allo wing you to connect the modem to a standard voice-grade telephone line. 1 Plug one end o f a telephone cable (purchas[...]

126 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features An overview of using the Internet An overview of using the Internet The following sections giv e a quick introduction to the Internet an d some of its exciting featur es, under these headings: ❖ The Internet ❖ The W orld Wi de W eb ❖ Internet Service Providers ❖ Connecting to the Internet ❖ Surfi[...]

127 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features An overview of using the Internet Connecting to the Internet T o connect to the Internet, you need: ❖ A modem and telephone line, or a LAN connection ❖ A W eb browser ❖ An Internet Service Provider (ISP) account Once you hav e established an ISP account, you can connect to the Internet. 1 Connect you[...]

128 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Explor ing audio feat ur es ❖ Internet chat roo ms A chat room is a W eb site that offers a place whe re people with similar interests and ideas comm unicate in real-time, one-on- one or in groups, by typing messages which are instantly viewed by others on their computer screens. ❖ Internet news groups[...]

129 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Explorin g audio featur es 2 Click Start , All Programs , Acces sories , and then Soun d Recorder . (Sample Image) Soun d Recor der scr een 3 Click the Start Recording button. 4 Speak normally into the microphon e. 5 When you hav e f inished recording, click the Stop Recording button. The Sa ve As dialog b[...]

130 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features FM tuner FM tuner (A vailable on certain models) Y our computer may come equipped with a built-in FM tuner and a separate FM antenna. With this FM tuner feature you can listen to li ve local FM radio stations. T o use th is feature: 1 T urn on your computer . 2 Plug in the FM antenna into the FM tuner port[...]

131 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using an ExpressCar d ® Dependin g on your computer mode l, the process of sendi ng E-mail, taking pictures or recording video messages m ay v ary . The W eb Camera soft ware, by defa ult, sh ould already be running in the Notification Area. Using an ExpressCard ® The ExpressCard ® slot supports the use[...]

132 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot Removing an ExpressCard ® 1 Prepare the ExpressCard ® for remov al by clicking the Safely Remove Hard ware icon in the Notif ication Area and then selecting the card or device you want to remove. If the system is unable to prepare the card for safe remo val, a message [...]

133 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot Inserting memory media The follo wing instructions apply to all types of supported media devices. 1 T urn the media so that the cont acts (metal areas ) are face do wn. 2 Push the media into the ad apter until it locks in place. (Sample Illustration) Inserting memory med[...]

134 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using the i.LINK ® port Do not remove memory media while data is being written or read. Even when the Windows ® message “copying...” disappears, writing to the media might still be in progress and your data could be destroyed. W ait for the indicator light to go out. Using the i.LINK ® port (A vaila[...]

135 Chapter 5 Utilities Y our comp uter includes sev eral utilities designed to help you to reconfigure your system to best meet your individual needs. T o gether , these allo w you to ascerta in certain sys tem details, set additional options, or change default optio ns. These utilities are described in this chapter . The utilities described in th[...]

136 Utilities TOSHIB A Assist ❖ TOSHIB A Accessibility ❖ Fingerprint Authentication Utility ❖ ConfigFree® TOSHIBA Assist The TOSHIB A Assist pro vides qui ck access to computer functions and allows you to customize a range of com puter settings. T o access TOSHIB A Assist, do one of the following: ❖ Double-click the TOSHIB A Assist shortcu[...]

137 Utilities TOSHIB A Assist Connect The features av ailable in this category are: ❖ ConfigFree ® Connectivity Doctor ❖ Bluetooth ® Settings ❖ Bluetooth ® Local COM Setting s (Sample Image) T OSHIBA Assist window – Connect tab[...]

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

139 Utilities TOSHIB A Assist Protect & Fix The features av ailable in this category are: ❖ TOSHIB A PC Diagnostic T ool Utility (Sample Image) T OSHIBA Assist window – Pr otect & Fi x tab[...]

140 Utilities TOSHIB A Assist Optimize The features av ailable in this category are: ❖ Mouse Utility ❖ TOSHIB A Hardware Se tup ❖ TOSHIB A Zooming Utilit y ❖ TOSHIB A Button Su pport ❖ CD/D VD Dri ve Acoustic Silencer ❖ TOSHIB A Accessibility ❖ TOSHIB A SD™ Memor y Card Format Utility (Sample Image) T OSHIBA Assist window – Optimi[...]

141 Utilities TOSHIB A Applicati on Installer TOSHIBA Application Installer (A vailable on certain models) The TOSHIB A Application Installer allows you to reinstall the dri vers and applications that were originally bundled with your computer . T o reinstall dri vers and applications: 1 Double-click the TOSHIBA A pplication Installer icon on the W[...]

142 Utilities Setting passwor ds Setting passwords Setting a password lets you walk away from your computer while providing additional protection for your files. When you set a password, you must enter the password before you can w ork on your computer again. T oshiba supports se ve ral types of passwords on you r computer: ❖ An instant password?[...]

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

144 Utilities Setting passwor ds 6 Click OK . A pop-up screen ap pears asking for the User Password Mode. 7 Select whether the user password allo ws the user to change the hardware configuration: ❖ Able to run HwSetup —User can change the hardware configuration ❖ Unable to run HwSetup — User cannot change the hardware conf iguration (superv[...]

145 Utilities Setting passwor ds T o re gister a password for the power -on password functions: 1 Click Start , All Programs , To s h i b a , Uti lities , and then TOSHIB A Assist . The TOSHIB A Assist windo w appears. 2 On the left side, click the Secure tab . 3 Click the User Password icon. The Password tab of the TOSHIB A Hardware Setup windo w [...]

146 Utilities TOSHIB A PC Dia gnostic T ool Utility 4 Click Not Registered. A pop-up screen ap pears asking for a password. 5 Enter the user password, then click OK . TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic T ool Utility This utility can h elp diagnose problems with devices in your computer . Refer to the online Help documentatio n within the application for additio[...]

147 Utilities TOSHIB A SD™ Memory Car d F ormat Utility TOSHIBA SD ™ Memor y Card Format Utility This utility is used to for mat SD ™ cards used with the Bridge Media Adapter slot. T o format an SD memory card using this utility: 1 Click Start , All Programs , To s h i b a , Uti lities , and then SD Memory Card F ormat . The TOSHIB A SD Memor[...]

148 Utilities Mouse Utility Mouse Utility The Mouse utility allows you to change your pointing device or mouse settings. T o access the Mouse utility: 1 Click Start , Contr ol Panel , and then Mouse under Hardwa re and Sound , or click the Mouse icon in the Optimize tab of TOS HI BA As si st . The Mouse Properties screen appears. (Sample Image) Mou[...]

149 Utilities TO S H I BA H a rd w a re S e t u p TOSHIBA Hardware Setup TOSHIB A Hardware Setup is the T oshiba configuration management tool av ailable through th e W indows ® operating system. T o access it: ❖ Click Start , All Programs , To s h i b a , Uti lities , and then HWSetup , or clic k the TOSH IBA Ha rdw a re S et up icon in the Opt[...]

150 Utilities TO S H I BA H a rd w a re S e t u p ❖ Display —Allows you to change various default settings for the built-in display When the computer restarts, it remembers the last configuration. If data does not appear on the display you are using after starting in Sleep Mode, press Fn + F5. For more information, see “Directing the display [...]

151 Utilities TO S H I BA H a rd w a re S e t u p ❖ The “USB Sleep and Charge function” only works for compatible ports. ❖ When “USB Sleep and Charge function” is Enabled, USB bus power (DC 5V) will be supplied to compatible ports even when the power of the computer is turned OFF . ❖ USB bus power (DC 5V) is similarly supplied to the [...]

152 Utilities TO S H I BA H a rd w a re S e t u p If the function does not work with Mode-1 setting, change it t o Mode-2. Some external devices may not be able to use t his function in either mod e. When this happens, change the setting to Disabled. Setting item: Enabled (Mode-1) -- Enables th e function Enabled (Mode-2) -- Enables th e function D[...]

153 Utilities TOSHIB A Zooming Utility TOSHIBA Zooming Utility This utility allows you to select which applications will work with the zoom in/out hot ke ys (see “Zoom (Display resolu tion)” on page 209 ). Y ou may select all applications or any subset of the following: ❖ Microsoft ® Internet Explorer ® ❖ Microsoft ® Of f ice ❖ W indo [...]

154 Utilities TOSHIB A Button Support For more information about how to use the T OSHIBA Zooming Utility , right-click the icon in the Notification Area and then click Help . TOSHIBA Button Support TOSHIB A Button Support allows you to customize the Mute and Media buttons . These buttons ar e located on the system control panel directly above the k[...]

155 Utilities CD/D VD Drive Acousti c Silencer CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer This utility can slow the speed of your optical driv e to make it run more quietly . Y ou can use this utility to m ake listening to music CDs more enjoyable. When you change the optical drive to “Silence” mode, the setting is only valid for the current Windows ® ses[...]

156 Utilities TOSHIB A Accessibility TOSHIBA Accessibility The TOSHIB A Accessibility utility allows you to use the Fn ke y to create a hot key combination wit h one of the function ke ys without pressing the two keys simultaneously as is usually required. Using Accessibility lets you make the Fn key a sti cky key , meaning you can press it once, r[...]

157 Utilities F ing erprint Authent ication Utility Fingerprint Authentication Utility (A vailable on certain models) The fingerprint authentication utility (av ailable on certain models) can be used to replace the ke yboard-based user password authentication syst em when booting up. The fingerprint authentication uti lity can also be us ed for use[...]

158 Utilities F ing erprint Authenticati on Utility Fingerprint Logon The fingerprint utility enables logon to your computer u sing fi ngerprints. During us er enrollment, f ingerpr int samples are sav ed and associated with the user’ s W indows ® user account. When the user attempts to log on again, th e user’ s fingerprint is read and compar[...]

159 Utilities F ing erprint Authent ication Utility ❖ A void the follo wing finger conditions for enrollment or recognition as they may result in fingerprint enrollment erro rs or a drop in the f ingerprint recognitio n success rate. ❖ Soaked or swollen fi nger (e.g., after taking bath) ❖ Injured finger ❖ We t f i n g e r ❖ Soiled or oily[...]

160 Utilities ConfigF r ee® ❖ The recognition success rate may dif fer from user to user . ❖ T o shiba does not guarantee that this fingerprint recognition technology will be error -free. T o shiba does not guarantee that the f ingerprint reader will recognize the enrolled user or accu rately screen out unauthorized users at all times. T oshib[...]

161 Utilities ConfigF r ee® Starting ConfigFree ® T o start ConfigFree ® , be sure the computer has a wired or wireless connection. Then perform any of the follo wing steps: ❖ Click Start , All Programs , To s h i b a , Networking , and then Conf igFree . ❖ Double-click the Config Free ico n in the Notification Area. ❖ Press the TOSHIB A A[...]

162 Utilities ConfigF r ee® ❖ Status of W ireless Connection switch (Sample Image) Connect ivity Doctor scr een Profile Settings The Prof ile Settings utility lets you save network settings in “profiles . ” ConfigFree ® prof iles are useful for easily switching network settings an d devices. Y ou can switch networ k settings simply by selec[...]

163 Utilities ConfigF r ee® T o create a profile: 1 Click the icon in the Notif ication Area. 2 Mov e the pointer to Prof ile . 3 Click Open Settings . The ConfigFree Prof ile Settings windo w appears. (Sample Image) ConfigF ree Pr ofile Settings windo w 4 Click Add to start the Create Prof ile W izard.[...]

164 Chapter 6 If Somet hing G oes W r ong Some problems you may encounter wh en using your computer are relativ ely easy to identify and solve. Others may require help fro m your network administrator or the manufacturer of the software program. This chapter aims to help you solve many problems b y yourself. It cov ers the problems you are most lik[...]

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

166 If Something Goes Wrong Pr oblems when you turn on the computer If you are using an A C adaptor , v eri fy that the computer is recei ving power from the external po wer source by looking at the A C power light. If the indicator is glo wing, th e computer is conn ected to a liv e external po wer source. The computer starts but when y ou pr ess [...]

167 If Something Goes Wrong Pr oblems when you turn on the computer If you are running on battery power , it is recommended that you do not lea ve the computer in Sleep mode for lo ng periods of time. T o char ge the battery , lea ve the computer plugged into a liv e wall outlet for sev eral hours. For more information see “Charging batteries” [...]

168 If Something Goes Wrong The W indo ws ® operating system is not working 5 V erify that the A C adaptor is th e correct unit for your computer model. The computer may not be abl e to start from an A C adaptor that is rated for less current (amperage) than the computer requires, e ven if the rated v oltage is correct, and the plug fits correctly[...]

169 If Something Goes Wrong The W indo ws ® operating system is not working ❖ Safe Mode with Command Pr ompt ❖ Enable Boot Logging ❖ Enable low-resolution video (640x480) ❖ Last Kno wn Good Conf iguration (adv anced) ❖ Directory Services Restore Mode ❖ Deb uggin g Mode ❖ Disable automatic restar t on system failure ❖ Disable Driv e[...]

170 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict The Windows ® operating system can help you If the operating system has started properly b ut you still have a problem using your co mputer , the online Help can assist you in troubleshooting the pro blem. T o access the W indo ws ® operating system Hel p and Support: 1 Click Start , then[...]

171 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict The device most recently connected to the system is th e one most likely to be causing a conflict. Resolving conflicts There are sev eral things you can do to resolve hardw are conflicts: ❖ Get the most recent dri vers from the manuf acturer . ❖ Disable the device. For an ol der de vic[...]

172 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict ❖ The Resources tab, which lists resources assigned to the monitor , optional external opti cal dri ve, optional external diskette dri ve, and other power -using functions. Thi s tab does not appear if the device is not using resources. ❖ The Driver tab, which displays th e dri vers bei[...]

173 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict For this model Slot A is the bottom slot. Slot B is the top slot. If only one memory module is to be installed, it must be installed in slot A. Power and the batteries Y our computer receive s its po wer through the AC ada ptor and power cord/cable or from the system batteries (battery , o[...]

174 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict The battery appears not to power the computer f or as long as it usually does. If you frequently repeat shallow char ge and di scha rge, the battery meter may become in accurate. Let the battery discharge completely , then try charging it ag ain. Check the po wer options vi a your Po wer Pl[...]

175 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict Display problems Here are some typical displ ay problems and their solutions: The screen is blank. Display Auto Off may ha ve gone into ef fect. Press any ke y to acti vate the screen. Y ou may have acti v ated the instan t password feature by pressing Fn and F1 simultaneously . If you ha [...]

176 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict The built-in scr een flickers. Some flickering is a normal result of the wa y the screen produces colors. T o reduce the am ount of flickering, try using fewer colors. T o change the number of colors displayed: 1 Right-click in a blank area of the W indo ws ® desktop. 2 Click Personalize ,[...]

177 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict Disk drive problems Problems with the hard disk or with a diskette dri ve usually sho w up as an inability to access the disk or as s ector errors. Sometimes a disk problem may cause one or m ore f iles to appear to have g arbage in them. T ypical disk problems are: Y ou are ha ving troubl[...]

178 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict Y our data files are damaged or corrupted. Refer to your software documentation for file recov ery procedures. Many software packages auto matically create backup files. Y ou may also be able to recover lost data using utility software. Consult your network administrator . Some programs run[...]

179 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict Y ou press the disc eject b utton, but the dri ve tray does not slide out. Make sure the computer is connect ed to a po wer source and turned on. The optical dri ve eject me chanism requires po wer to operate. Make sure a program is not accessi ng the driv e and preventing it from ejecting[...]

180 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict The computer emits a loud , high-pitched noise. This is feedback between the mi crophone and the speakers. It occurs in any sound system when i nput from a microphone i s fed to the speakers and the speak er volume is too loud. Adjust the volume control. ExpressCard ® problems ExpressCards[...]

181 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict 2 Double-click the appr opriate ExpressCard, which will be listed under one of the categories sho wn, for example: Disk driv es, Network adapters, Other , etc. The operating system displays your ExpressCard’ s Properties dialog box, which contains informati on about your ExpressCard conf[...]

182 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict An ExpressCard ® er ror o ccurs. Reinsert the card to make sure it is properly connected. If the card is attached to an e xternal device, check that the connection is secure. Refer to the card’ s documentation, which should contain a troubleshooting section. Printer problems This sectio [...]

183 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict Modem problems (A vailable on certain models) This section lists comm on modem problems. The modem will not r eceive or transmit pr operly . Make sure the cable from the modem to the telephone line is firmly connected to the computer’ s modem port and the telephone line jack. Check the c[...]

184 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict T o determine if your computer has an internal Wi-Fi ® adapter , check the device list in Device Manager (part of the Windows ® Control Panel, Hardware and Sound). Some T oshiba models may have a Wireless antenna ON/OFF switch even though they do not have an internal Wi-Fi ® adapter . ?[...]

185 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict 4 Enter IPCONFIG / ALL and press Enter . The IP address for each activ e network adapter will be displayed. ❖ Connect your computer directly to your router or broadb and modem, by plugging a standard CA T5 Ethernet patch cable (sold separately) into you r computer's RJ45 Ethernet po[...]

186 If Something Goes Wrong D VD operating pr ob lems DVD operating problems If you experience a problem playing D VDs, you may be able to fix the problem yourself. For general problems playing a D VD title, try the following steps: 1 V erify that the disc is in a format that the dri ve supports. 2 Ensure that the disc is proper ly inserted in the [...]

187 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits Develop good computing habits Sa ve y our work fr equently . Y ou can never predict when your co mput er will lock, fo rcing you to close a program and lose unsaved changes. Man y software programs build in an automatic backup, but you should not rely solely on this feature. Save your work! [...]

188 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits Data and system configuration backup in the Windows ® operating system The W indo ws ® operating system offers some easy-to-use features for backing up your Windo ws ® settings and your data—docum ents and other important files. T ake advantage of these features to protect yourself from[...]

189 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits 1 Click Start , All Programs , Acces sories , System T ools , and then System Restore . 2 Click Next . 3 A list of previously created Restore Points displays, showing the timestamp and descript ion of each Restore Point. This list may contain Restore Points that you did not create. Restore P[...]

190 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits Y ou cannot back up the computer while running on battery power . Connect the AC adaptor before continuing. 1 Prepare your backup tar get by c onnecting it and/or inser ting a blank optical disc in the driv e. 2 Click Start . 3 Click Contr ol Panel . 4 Click System and Maintenance . 5 Click [...]

191 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits ❖ Do not guess—fol lo w directions carefully! It is o ften necessary to run an installation utility first—before connecting a new hardware item to the computer . If the device is connected first, it may be very dif ficult to complete the installation successfully . Always carefully fol[...]

192 If Something Goes Wrong If you need further assistance ❖ Connect external de vices afte r turning OFF the computer . If this function cannot be used, chang e the setting to Disabled. ❖ Make sure that you are conn ected to a compatible port. The “USB W akeup function” does not work. ❖ When the “USB Sleep and Charge function” is Ena[...]

193 If Something Goes Wrong If you need further assistance For the detailed s pecificati ons for your computer , visit pcsupport.toshiba.com . Go to the T ech Support Center, select your particular model from the list and go to the Detailed Specifications for that model. For the number of a T oshiba dealer near you in the United States, call: (800)[...]

194 If Something Goes Wrong Other T oshiba Internet W eb sites Other T oshiba Internet Web sites T oshiba’ s worldwide offices toshiba.com W orldwide T oshiba corporate site computers.toshiba. com Marketing and product information in the USA accessories.to shiba.com Accessories information in the USA www .toshiba.ca Canada www .toshiba-Europe.com[...]

195 If Something Goes Wrong T oshiba’ s worldwide of fices For more information on additio nal T oshiba world wide locations, please visit: www .toshiba. co.jp/i ndex. htm . Spain T o shiba Information Systems (España) S.A. Parque Empresarial San Fernando Edificio Europa, 1a Planta Escalera A 28831 (Madrid) San Fernando de Henares Spain United K[...]

196 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Appendix A Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot ke ys and TO SHIB A Cards provi de a quick way to modify selected system functions and to launch applications. There are two types of T OSHIB A Cards: Hot Ke y Cards and Application Cards. Hot Key Cards The Hot Ke y Cards are used to set or modify the following system functions: ❖ Mu[...]

197 Hot Keys /TOSHIBA Ca rds Hot K e y Car ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using the Hot Key Cards The Hot Ke y Cards are normally hidden from view . The Cards appear when you press the Fn key . Hot keys are keys that, when pressed in combina tion with the Fn key , turn system functions on and off. Hot keys have a legend on the key indicating the option o[...]

198 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Application Car ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Application Cards The Application Cards are used to launch these applications: Not all functions are supported on all models. TOSHIB A Assist For more information, refer to “TOSHIB A Assist” on page 136 . PC Diagnostic T ool utility For more information, refer to “TOSHIB A PC[...]

199 Hot Keys /TOSHIBA Ca rds Application Cards 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using the Application Cards T o launch an application using the Application Cards: 1 Press and hold the Fn ke y . The TOSHIB A Cards display at the top of the screen. (Sample Image) TOSHIB A Car d display 2 Click the “stack ed” card on the far right of the display . The Applic[...]

200 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 The Card Case displays tw o rows of Cards. Cards that appear solid (not tr ansparent) in the bottom ro w are enabled and can be selected when the Application Cards are displayed. The top row contains all of the disabled cards. 4 T o enable a card, drag it from the top row to the [...]

201 Hot Keys /TOSHIBA Ca rds Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Lock (Instant security) The Fn + F1 hot key function acti v ates instant security . The user logon screen will appear and a user with a valid account will need to log back on to gain access to the computer . or Fn + This TOSHIB A Card or hot ke y blanks the display . Selecting th[...]

202 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Power plan or Fn + This TOSHIB A Card or hot ke y displays the power plans and cycles through the power plans. The properties of each po wer plan, and the po wer plans that are displayed by this function, are set in the Power Options window . Selecting this Card or pressing the hot[...]

203 Hot Keys /TOSHIBA Ca rds Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sleep mode or Fn + This TOSHIB A Card or hot k e y places the computer into Sleep mode. For more information about Sleep mode, please see “Using and configuring Sleep m ode” on page 82 . Selecting this Card or pressing the hot ke y displays the following options: (Sample Imag[...]

204 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Hibernation mode or Fn + This TOSHIB A Card or hot k e y places the computer into Hibernatio n mode. If Hibernation mode is disabled, this hot key will not respond. For more information on Hibernation mode, see “Using and configuring Hibernation mode” on page 80 . Selecting thi[...]

205 Hot Keys /TOSHIBA Ca rds Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Output (Display switch) or Fn + This TOSHIB A Card or hot ke y cycles through the power - o n d i sp l a y o p t io n s (only the f irst option is a vailable when you do not have an external monitor attached) (the last option is available only if you are in Extend ed Display Mode[...]

206 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Display brightness Cycle through the display modes, th en select the desired mode. Not all functions are supported on all models. Some systems also support an additional Swap Image Display mode. This mode is available only if the current setting is an extended desktop mode (Built-i[...]

207 Hot Keys /TOSHIBA Ca rds Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Disabling or enabling wireless devices or Fn + This TOSHIB A Card or hot ke y enables/disables th e optional wireless devices installed in your computer . The wireless modes are: ❖ Wi - F i ® enabled—Enables just the W i-Fi ® module. ❖ Bluetooth ® enabled—Enables just [...]

208 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Disabling or enabling the T ouchPad™ or Fn + This TOSHIB A Card or hot ke y enables/disables th e T o uchPad. For more information on using the T ou chPad, see “Disabling or enabling the T ouchPad™” on page 69 . Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displays the follo[...]

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

210 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Keyboard hot key functions Fn + This hot key tu rns the TO SHIB A Zo o mi ng Utility to zoom-out. Fn + This hot k ey turns the TOSHIB A Zooming Utility to zoom-in.[...]

211 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Appendix B P o wer Cord/Cable C o nnector s Y our c omputer features a unive rsal po wer supply you can use worldwide. This appendix shows the shapes of the typical A C po wer cord/cable connectors fo r v arious parts of the world. USA and Canada UL ap prove d CS A ap pr oved United Kingdom BS ap prove d Australia AS ap pr[...]

212 Glossar y TECHNICAL NOTE: Some features defined in this glossary may not be available on your computer . Acronyms The follo wing acronyms may app ear in this user’ s guide. AC alternating current BIOS basic input/output system bps bits per second CD compact disc CD-R OM compact disc read-only memory CD-R W compact disc re write memory CMOS co[...]

Glossary 213 DOS disk operating system DPI dots per inch DSTN dual supertwist nem atic DV D digital versatile (or video) disc DV D - RO M digital versatile (or video) disc read-on ly memory ECP enhanced capabilities po rt EPR OM erasable programmable read-only memory FAT f ile allocation table FCC Federal Communicat ions Commission GB gigabyte HDD [...]

214 Glossary SDRAM synchronous dynamic random access memory SRAM static random access memory SVGA super video graphics adapter TFT thin film transistor USB univ ersal serial b us URL uniform resource lo cator WA N wide area netw ork www W orld Wide W eb Te r m s The following terms may appear in this user’ s guide. A active-matrix display — A l[...]

Glossary 215 baud rate — The speed at which a comm unication de vice, such as a printer or mo dem, transmits info rmation. Baud rate i s the number of signal changes per second (not necessarily th e same as bits per second). See also bits per second . BIOS (basic input/ output system ) — Basic instructions, stored in read- only memory (R OM), c[...]

216 Glossary central processing unit (CPU) — The chip that functions as the “brain” of the computer . It takes informa tion from outside sources, such as memory or keyboard input, processes the information, and sends the results to another device that uses the information. character — Any letter , number , or symbol you can use on the compu[...]

Glossary 217 D default — The setting selected by a program when the user does not specify an alternati ve setting. device — A component attached to the computer . Devices may be external (outside the computer’ s case) or internal (inside the computer’ s case). Printers, disk dr iv es, and modems are examples of devices. device dri ver — A[...]

218 Glossary double-click — T o press and release the pointin g de vice’ s primary button rapidly twice without moving the pointing device. In the W indows ® operating system, this refers to the pointing device’ s left button, unless otherwise stated. double-density d iskette — A 3.5-inch diskette that can hold up to 720 KB of information [...]

Glossary 219 F fil e — A collection of relate d information, sav ed on disk 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 section 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[...]

220 Glossary Hibernation — A feature of many T oshiba computers that sav es to the hard disk the current state of your work, in cluding all open files and programs, when you turn the computer off. When you turn on the computer again, your w o rk is returned to the same state it was when the computer was turned of f. See also Sleep, Suspend. high-[...]

Glossary 221 liquid crystal disp lay (LCD) — A type of display that uses a liquid substance between two transparent electrode panels. When an electric current passes through the electrodes, the molecules in the liquid form a crystalline pattern that polarizes the light passing through it. A filter o ver the electrodes permits only non-polarized l[...]

222 Glossary N network — A collection of computers a nd associated de vices that are connected by communications facilities. A network allows you to share data and peripheral de vices, su ch as printers, with other users and to exchange electronic mail. non-interlaced — A method of refreshing a computer scr een, in which each pixel of e very li[...]

Glossary 223 Plug and Play — Generally , refers to the com puter’ s abil ity to automatically configure itsel f to work with per ipheral devices. When capitalized, refers to a sta ndard that, when followed by a device manufacturer , allo ws a computer to conf igure itself automatically to work with the device. pointing de vice — Any de vice, [...]

224 Glossary RJ11 — A modular connector used o n most U.S. telephone systems and direct-connect modems. The RJ11 co nnector is a 6-wire connector . R OM (read-only memory) — Non-v olatile memory that can be read but not written to. Non-volatile here means that information in ROM remains whether or not the computer is recei ving power . This typ[...]

Glossary 225 U universal serial bus (USB) — USB is a serial b us that supports a data transfer rate of up to 4 80 Mbps (480 million bits per second). USB can connect up to 127 peripheral de vices through a single all- purpose USB port. USB allows hot swapping of peripherals. See also bus, hot swapping, serial. upload — T o send a file to anothe[...]

226 Index A A C adaptor 47 AC p ow e r connecting adaptor 48 accessories memory 52 adding memory 52 Alt keys 89 Application Cards 198 audio fil e s 128 audio features 128 B backing up files 88 battery changing 113 charge indicator light 49 , 107 charge not lasting 174 charging 47 , 49 conserving po wer 110 disposal 118 lo w charge 109 monitoring po[...]

227 Index cleaning 85 moving 86 non-system disk or disk error message 167 not accessing disk driv es 166 running on battery power 103 setting up 44 , 54 warning resume failure messag e 166 computer lock 86 computing tips 87 ConfigFree® 160 connecting to a power source 47 connection set up 124 control buttons 69 Ctrl keys 89 D desktop creating new [...]

228 Index F F A T (File Allocation T able) 177 file e xtensions 94 file, backing up 88 fil e s backing up 95 printing 95 restoring 96 saving 93 fi ngerprint authentication 157 fingerprint Authentication Utility using 157 FM tuner 130 Fn keys 89 function keys 90 H hardware conflicts 170 resolving 171 headphones using 129 Help and Support W indo ws®[...]

229 Index computer , using 86 M main battery removing 113 memory adding 52 problem solving 172 remo ving memory module slot cov er 55 memory module inserting 56 installation 53 removing 60 memory module slot 55 microphone 128 modem connecting to telephone line 124 problem solving 183 monitor 70 connecting 70 not working 175 mouse installing 73 mous[...]

230 Index printing a file 95 problem solving AC p o w e r 173 accessing disk dri ves 166 battery charge does not last 174 battery not charging 173 cannot insert diskette in drive 178 cannot read a diskette 178 changing display properties 176 checking device properties 171 computer hangs when ExpressCard® inserted 181 computer will not power up 165[...]

231 Index computer 44 , 54 work en vironment 41 setting up a connection 124 Sleep mode 77 hot key 203 starting again from 85 sound problem solving 179 sounds recording 128 speakers using external 129 start button 122 Start Search field 92 starting a program 90 Start Search field 92 W indo ws® Explorer 91 W indows® Start menu 91 starting up the co[...]