Toshiba U105 manuale d’uso

PMAD00038012 05/05 libretto ® U100/U105 Series Use r ’ s Guide If you need assistance: ❖ T oshiba’ s Support W ebsite pcsupport.toshiba.com ❖ T oshiba Global Support Centre Calling within the United States (800) 457-7777 Calling from outside the Unite d States (949) 859-4273 For more information, see “If Something Goes W rong” on page [...]

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: libretto ® U100/U105 Series Recordable and/or ReWritable Drive(s) and Associated Software W arranty The computer system you purchas[...]

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

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

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

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

7 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2 The user manual of analog equipmen t must contain the equipment’ s Ringer Equiv alence Number (REN) a nd an explanation notice similar to the following: 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 v alence Number (REN) assigned to each[...]

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 frequency electromagnetic energy . The level of ener gy emitted by W ireless LAN devices howe ver is far much less than the elect romagnetic energy emitted by wireless devices lik e for example mobile phones. Because W ireless LAN prod[...]

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 de vice. 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 French: Par la présente TO SHIB A Co rp. Digital Media Network Compan y déclare que l'appareil Radio LAN de vice est conforme aux exigences essentielles et aux autres dispositi ons pertinentes de la directiv e 1999/5/ CE. Par la présente, TOSHIB A Corp. Digital Media Network Company déclare que ce Radio LAN device [...]

11 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Exposure to Radi o Frequency Radiation The radiated output power of the TO SHIBA W ireless LAN Mini PCI Card is far below the FCC radio f requency ex posure limits. N evertheless, the TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card sha ll be used in such a manner that the potential f or human contact duri ng normal oper ation is minimiz[...]

12 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 1. Sticker Please put the following stick er on de vices incorpora ting this product. 2. Indication The indication shown belo w appears on this equipment. 1 2.4: This equipment uses a frequency of 2.4 GHz. 2 DS: This equipment uses DS-SS modulation. O F : This equipment uses OFDM modulation. 3 The interference range of this[...]

13 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 J AP AN APPR O V ALS INSTITU TE FOR TELECOMMUNICA TIONS EQUIPMENT Approval Number: D01-1128JP TELECOM ENGINEERING CENTER Ap proval 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. Radio approval[...]

14 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Bluetooth ® wireless technology Interoperability Bluetooth ® Cards from TOSHIB A are designed to be interoperable wit h an y product with Bluetooth wireless technology that is based on Frequenc y Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS) radio t echnology , and is compliant to: ❖ Bluetooth Specification as define d and appro ved b[...]

15 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Bluetooth ® wireless technology is a new innovative technology , and TOSHIBA has not confirmed compatibili ty of its Bluetooth products with all PCs and/or equipment using Bluetooth wireless technology other than TOSHIBA portable computers. Always use Bluetooth cards from TOSH IBA in or der to enable wireless networks over[...]

16 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 In some situations or en vironment s, the use of Bluetooth wireless technology may be restricted by the proprietor of the bu ilding or responsible representati ves of the organization. These situatio ns may for e xample include: ❖ Using the equipment with Bluetooth wireless technology on board airp lanes, or ❖ In any ot[...]

17 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[...]

18 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 DVD-ROM, multi-function drive safety instructions The DVD-ROM and multi-function drives employ a laser system. T o ensure proper use of this produc t, please read this instru ction manua l carefully and retain for future reference. Never attempt to disass emble, adjust or repair a CD/DVD drive, CD-RW drive, Multi-drive or a[...]

19 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Copyright This guide is copyrighted by T oshiba Amer ica Information Systems, Inc. with all rights reserved. Under the copyright la ws, this guide cannot be repr oduced in any form without the prior written permission of T oshiba. No patent liability is assumed, ho we ver , with respect to the use of the information contain[...]

20 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T rademarks libretto, Accupoint, and Note worthy are registered trademarks, FreedomW are, and SmartMedia are trademarks, of T osh iba America Information Systems, Inc. and/or T oshiba Corporation. Microsoft and W indo ws are registered tr ademarks of Microsoft Corpo ration in the United States and/or other countries. Direct[...]

21 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Contents Introduction ................ ................................................................ 29 This guide ...............................................................30 Safety icons ............................................................31 Other icons used ...............................................[...]

22 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Using the computer fo r the first time ...................... 46 Opening the display panel .................................46 Your computer’s features and specifications ....47 Turning on the power .......................................47 Adding memory ...................................................... 48 [...]

23 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Chapter 2: Learning the Ba sics ................................................. 78 Computing tips ....................................................... 78 Using the keyboard .................................................80 Character keys ................................................. 80 Making your keybo[...]

24 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Chapter 3: Mobile Comput ing................................................. 104 Toshiba’s energy-saver design..............................104 Running the computer on battery power ..............105 Battery Notice ................................................. 105 Charging the batteries ....................[...]

25 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Exploring audio features .......................................133 Recording sounds ........................................... 133 Using external speakers or headphones..........134 Inserting and removing PC Cards .........................135 Inserting a PC Card ......................................... 135 Remo[...]

26 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Using a supervisor password ................................157 Setting a supervisor password ........................157 Deleting a supervisor password ......................158 HDD Protection ..................................................... 158 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility ...................................... [...]

27 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Power and the batteries .................................. 196 Keyboard problems ......................................... 198 Display problems ............................................199 Disk drive problems ........................................ 201 DVD-ROM or multi-functi on drive problems ...204 Sound sys[...]

28 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Appendix C: Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer ....... ....................................... 234 Getting Started ......................................................235 Starting ConfigFree .........................................235 ConfigFree Utilities ...........................................[...]

29 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 I n t roduct ion W elcome to the world of po werful, portable, multimedia computing. W ith your T oshiba notebook computer , your work and entertainment can accompany you where ver you go. Y ou will find your operating system, Microsoft ® Wi n d ow s ® XP Professional, already installed on your computer . Y our operating [...]

30 Introduction This guide 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The product specifications and configura tion information are designed for a product Series. Y our particular model may no t have all the features an d specifi cations listed or illustrated. For more detailed information about the features and specifications on your particular model, please visit T o[...]

31 Introductio n Safety icons 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Safety icons This manual contains safety in structions that must be observed to a v oid potential h azards that could result in personal injuries, damage to your equipment, or loss of data. These safety cautions hav e been classified according to the seriousness of the risk, and icon s highlight t[...]

32 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 indi cates technical information about the computer . HINT : This icon indicates helpful hints and tips. DEFINITION: This icon indicates the definition of a term used in the text [...]

33 Introductio n Service options 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Ser vice options T oshiba offers a full line of optional service programs to complement its limited warranty . T oshiba's standard limited warranty , extended warranty , and service upgrade terms and conditions are av ailable at www .warranty .toshiba.com . T o stay current on the most r e[...]

34 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Chapter 1 Getting Started This chapter provides tips for w orking comfortably , summarizes ho w to connect components, and explains what to do the f irst time you use your notebook computer . Selecting a place to work Y our computer is portable and designed to be used in a v ariety of circumstances and locations. Creating a[...]

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

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

37 Getting Started Selecting a place to work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Some PC Cards can become hot with prolonge d use. Overheating of a PC Card can resu lt in errors or instability in its operation. Before you remove a PC Card, always wait for it to cool. Y ou could get burned removing a hot PC Card. Never place a heavy object on the computer and be [...]

38 Getting Started Setting up your computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 special program to check for vi ruses. Ask your dealer to help you. Important information on your computer’ s cooling fan Y our computer may have a CPU cooling fan that cools the CPU by dra wing outside air in to the computer . The cooling fan may be located on the bottom of the co[...]

39 Getting Started Setting up your computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o use external po wer or to charge th e battery you must attach the A C adapter . See “Connecting to a power source” on page 42 . T o register your compu ter online or to sign up for an Internet account, you must either connect the b uilt-in modem to a telephone line or establ [...]

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

41 Getting Started Adding external de vices 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Adding external devices Before adding extern al devices or memory , T os hiba recommends setting up your software. See “Se tting up your software” on page 39 . After starting your computer fo r the first time yo u may want to: ❖ Add more memory (see “ Adding memory” on page[...]

42 Getting Started Connecting to a power so ur ce 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Connecting to a power source Y our computer requires power to operate. Use the power cord/cable an d A C ad apter to connect the computer to a li ve electrical outlet, or to ch arge the computer’ s battery . Sample power cor d/cable and A C adapter Never pull on a power cord/[...]

43 Getting Started Connecting to a po wer sour ce 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Use only the AC adapter supplied with your computer , or use T oshiba-recomm ended alternate models to avoid any risk of fire or other damage to the computer . Use of an incompatib le AC adapter could cause fire or damage to the computer , possibly resulting in serious injury .[...]

44 Getting Started Connecting to a power so ur ce 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2 Plug the A C adapter cord into the DC-IN on the left side of the computer . Sample connecting the A C ad apter cord to the computer 3 Connect the po wer cord/cable to a li ve electrical outlet. If the electrical outlet is li ve, the system indicator panel’ s A C power light[...]

45 Getting Started Char ging the main battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 If the main battery is pr esent, the battery light glo ws: ❖ Amber while the battery is char ging ❖ Green when the battery is fully charged Flashing amber means the main battery charge is lo w and it is time to rechar ge the main battery or plug in the A C Adapter . If the AC p[...]

46 Getting Started Using the computer for the fir st time 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 TECHNICAL NOTE: When your comp uter is using all of the power provided by the AC Adapter to run applications, features, and devices, the recharging of the batter y cannot occur . Y our computer's Power Saver utility ca n be used to select a power level setting that[...]

47 Getting Started Using the computer for the f irst time 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Small bright dots may ap pear on your screen display when you turn on your PC. Y our display contains an e xtremely large number of thin-f ilm transistors (TFT) and is manufactured using high -precision technology . Any small bright dots that may appear on your display [...]

48 Getting Started Adding memory 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 Push the po wer button in unt il the on/of f light on the system indicator panel glo ws green. Sample turning on the power The preinstalled operating system will load automatically . When you turn on the computer for the first time, do not turn off the power again until the operating sy stem [...]

49 Getting Started Adding memory 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 may want to increase the computer’ s memory if you use complex software or process lar ge amounts of data. Installing a memory module An additional memory module can be installed in the memory module slot on the ba se of the computer . Y ou will need a standard Phillips No. 1 sc rewdri ver fo[...]

50 Getting Started Adding memory 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 4 Remov e the battery . For information on remo ving the battery see “Changing batteries” on page 111 . 5 Close the display p anel and turn the computer upside do wn to locate the memory module slot co ver . Sample locating the memo ry module slot cover 6 Using a standard Phillips No. 1 scr[...]

51 Getting Started Adding memory 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 7 Remov e the memory slot cov er . Sample r emoving the me mory module slot cover 8 Place the scre w and the cov er in a safe place so that you can retriev e them later . Static electricity can damage the memory module. Before you handle the module, touch a grounded meta l surface to discharge [...]

52 Getting Started Adding memory 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample inserting the memory module into the slot The clips on either side of the memory module will click to secure the memory module. Avoid touching the connectors on the memory module or on the computer . Grease or dust on the connectors may cause memor y access problems. 12 Replace the memor[...]

53 Getting Started Adding memory 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Do not try to remove a memory module with the computer turned on. Y ou can damage the co mputer and the device. Do not remove the memory mod ule while the computer is in Standby mode. The computer could hang up the next time you turn it o n and data in memory will be lost. In either of the abov[...]

54 Getting Started Har d Driv e Reco very Utilities (for the U100 model only) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 5 T urn the computer over and restart it. TECHNICAL NOTE: Y ou must ha ve at least one memor y module installed for th e comput er to work. Checking total memor y When you ad d or remo ve a memory m od ul e , you can check that the computer has recog[...]

55 Getting Started Har d Drive Recovery Utilities (for the U100 model only) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using the HDD Recov e ry you can: ❖ Create Hard Driv e Recov ery CDs or D VDs using an optional writable driv e purchased separately . ❖ Recov er your hard disk drive to the factory-set default. ❖ Recov er just your C: dri v e, lea ving any other[...]

56 Getting Started Har d Driv e Reco very Utilities (for the U100 model only) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample Recovery Disc Cr eator sc r een 3 Select the items you want to cop y by clicking the check box next to the item’ s Name – recovery f iles, applications (original b undled dri v ers and applications), or both the recov ery f iles and applic[...]

57 Getting Started Har d Drive Recovery Utilities (for the U100 model only) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o recov er your hard disk dri ve using the utilities stored on your computer’ s HDD: 1 Make sure the computer is turned of f. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) k ey on your ke yboard while powering on the computer . When the computer powers on, the TOS[...]

58 Getting Started Har d Driv e Reco very Utilities (for the U100 model only) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Recovering the C: partit ion of the HDD without changing the current partition size Recovering the C: d rive to its factory default setting reformats your drive and your information o n the recovered drive will be lost. Be sure to save your work firs[...]

59 Getting Started Har d Drive Recovery Utilities (for the U100 model only) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 before proceeding. 2 Click Ye s to be gin the restoration and to specify the size of the C: dri ve. ❖ Press the Left/Right Arro w ke ys to increase/decrease the C: dri ve size b y 1 GB. ❖ Press the Up/Down Arro w ke ys to increase/decrease the C: d[...]

60 Getting Started Har d Driv e Reco very Utilities (for the U100 model only) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample TOSHIB A HDD Re covery Utility scr een Recovering the original factor y image (recommended) Recovering a hard disk drive to its f actory default setting deletes all partitions on the hard disk drive and your information will be lost. Be sure t[...]

61 Getting Started Har d Drive Recovery Utilities (for the U100 model only) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o recov er only your C: dri v e: 1 Press 2 on the keyb oard when the T OSHIB A HDD Recov ery Utility screen displays. A conf irmation message appears, reminding yo u that all informatio n on the C: dri v e will be lost during the recov e ry process. [...]

62 Getting Started Har d Driv e Reco very Utilities (for the U100 model only) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Checking the HDD operating status After restoring your hard disk dri ve you can check its status as follo ws: 1 Click Start , Contr ol Panel , Administrativ e T ools , Computer Management , and then Disk Ma nagement . 2 Highlight the hard disk dri ve[...]

63 Getting Started Installing drivers and a pplications 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 When the follo wing w a r n in g s c r ee n di s p l ay s, c lick OK to confirm. Sample Delete Har d Disk Recovery Utility confirmation scr een After the Delete Hard Disk R ecov ery Utility has completed, it assigns the appropriate dri ve letter (for e xample, E: driv e[...]

64 Getting Started Using the Accupoint II pointing device 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using the Accupoint II pointing device Sample Accupoint buttons Accupoint P ointing Device —Mo ves the cursor and selects items on the screen. T o mov e the cursor , gently push the pointing de vice in the direction you want the curs or to mo ve. Pushing harder on the[...]

65 Getting Started T urning off the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T urning off the computer It is a good idea to turn of f your computer when you will not be using it for a while. If you are using the computer for the f irst time, lea ve it plugged into a po wer source (e v en though the compu ter is off) to fully char ge the main batt ery . W ith[...]

66 Getting Started Devices for of fice computing 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ If you ha ve the LCD po wer-sav er feature set, the LCD panel will automatically turn of f until you open it again. ❖ If you ha ve the audible w arning set, the computer will beep to notify you that it is still on. ❖ If you ha ve an action featur e set, the computer will[...]

67 Getting Started libr etto® DVD Doc k 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 libretto ® DVD Dock The libretto ® DVD Dock ships with certain models only , and is an optional feature that must be purchased separately for those models that do not come with i t. For information on accessories, see accessories.toshiba.com . The libretto ® D VD Dock allo ws you to [...]

68 Getting Started libr etto® DVD Doc k 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2 Place your computer on top of the libretto ® D VD Dock lining up the connec ting port on the computer with the the alignment pin on the libretto ® D VD Dock. Sample of connecting the computer to the libretto ® DVD Doc k 3 Push the two docking latches into the lock ed position. Remo[...]

69 Getting Started Using external display de vices 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 Remov e the computer from the libretto ® D VD Dock. Sample of r emoving the computer fr om the libr etto ® DV D Doc k Using external display devices Y our computer comes with a built-in LCD display , but you can also connect an external display de vice to the av ailable vi[...]

70 Getting Started Using external display de vices 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample connecting the T oshib a Mini RGB Adapter to the RGB (monitor) adapter port 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 by configuri ng the Display Properties setti[...]

71 Getting Started Using an external k e yboar d 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 Release the Fn key . TECHNICAL NOTE: Y ou can also change these se ttings using the Display Properties Box. Set the option for the video controller by clicking Start, Control Panel, Appearance and Theme s, and then Display . Choo se the Settings tab, click the Advanced butto n[...]

72 Getting Started Using a mouse 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using a mouse Y ou may want to use a mouse instead of the computer’ s built- in Accupoint II poi nting de vice. Y ou can use a US B- compatible mouse. After logging on to you r system, the mouse cursor may move to the upper-right side of the screen. If t his occurs, push the Esc or Windows ke[...]

73 Getting Started Setting up your printer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o connect a USB printer: 1 Plug the USB connector into one o f the USB ports on your computer . 2 Plug the printer’ s power cable into a li ve A C outlet. Setting up your printer If you started your co mputer with a printer connected an d turned on, it may have been de tected auto[...]

74 Getting Started Setting up your pr inter 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2 Click Add Printer . The Add Printer W izard starts. Sample Add Printer W izard 3 Click Next . The Add Printer W izard asks you to select your printer . TECHNICAL NOTE: If your printer is Plug and Play , the operating system recognizes it automatically . Y ou can ignore the remainde[...]

75 Getting Started Setting up your printer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 5 Click Next . The Add Printer W izard prompts you to select your printer . 6 Select your printer from the list of manufacturers and printers, click Next . 7 Select the port settings accordi ng to the instructions in your printer’ s documentation and the port to which y our printer [...]

76 Getting Started Caring for your computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Depending on your pro gram, you may see v arious messages indicating the status of your print job . TECHNICAL NOTE: Some printers require a specific installation process. In this case, the Windows ® XP operating system Add Printer Wizard will display an error message. If this happen[...]

77 Getting Started Caring for your computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Moving the computer Before moving your computer , even across the room, mak e sure all disk activ ity has ended (the dri ve indicator light stops glo wing) and all ex ternal peripheral cables are disconnected. Do not pick up the computer by its display panel or by the back (where the[...]

78 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Chapter 2 Learning the Basics This chapter offers some co mputing tips and provid es important information about th e basic featu res of your computer . Computing tips ❖ Sa ve your w o rk frequ ently . Y our work stays in the computer’ s temporary memory until you sa ve it to the hard disk. If the network you are using [...]

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

80 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboar d 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using the keyboard Y ou r computer’ s keyboard cont ains character keys, control ke ys, function k ey s, and special W indo ws ® ke ys, which provide all the functionality of a full-size k eyboard. Sample ke yboar d Character keys T yping with the character keys is v ery much like[...]

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

82 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboar d 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Windows special keys Sample W indows special ke ys Y ou r 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 n[...]

83 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 the lower right are the numeric ov erlay keys. T o turn the numeric o verlay on, press Fn and F11 simultaneously . Y ou can still use the overlay k e ys to type alphabetic characters while the numeric ov erlay is on.[...]

84 Learning the Basics Starting a pr ogr am 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 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 ov erlay , release Shift. T o disable the cursor control o verlay , hold down the Fn key and press F10 again. [...]

85 Learning the Basics Starting a pr ogram 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2 Point to the program grou p, in this e xample, Accessories . The Accessories menu is displayed. 3 Click the program, in this e xample, Wo r d P a d . Wo r d P a d o p e n s . T o close the program, click the Close b utton in the upper -right corner of the program’ s windo w . Star[...]

86 Learning the Basics Starting a pr ogr am 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 8 Click Accessories . Wi n d o w s ® Expl orer sho ws the contents of the Accessories folder on the right side of the windo w . 9 In the right part of the window , double-click Wo r d P a d . The operating system open s W ordPad. T o close the program, click the Close b utton in the[...]

87 Learning the Basics Saving your work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 T ype W ordPad in the Open text box and press Enter . 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 o rk on the hard disk driv e [...]

88 Learning the Basics Saving your work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Use this dialog box to specify where to store the document and to gi ve it a f ile name. Sample Save As dialog box 2 Choose the dri ve and folder where y ou 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 [...]

89 Learning the Basics Printing your work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Y ou may use all the letters and numbers on the ke yboard plus these characters: _ ^ $ ~ ! # % & { } ( ) @ and ‘. File names are not case-sensitiv e and must not contain spaces. Using a file extension Most programs assign an e x tension t o the f ile name that identifies the f il[...]

90 Learning the Basics Backing up your work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o print a f ile: 1 Make sure your printer is turned on. 2 Open the File menu of your W indows ® program and click Print . The program displays a P rint dialog box. Sample Print dialog box 3 Specify the print parameters (i.e. the range of pages and number of copies to print. 4 Clic[...]

91 Learning the Basics Using the libr etto® D VD Doc k 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Additional information on the backup program is in the online Help for your operating system. HINT : Backing up all the files on your hard disk ta kes a considerable amount of time and many diskettes. Y ou may prefer to use a high-capacity backup system, suc h as an exter[...]

92 Learning the Basics Using the libr etto® D VD Dock 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 language tracks, digital surro und sound, mu ltiple camera angles, and interactiv e menus. For these reasons, your computer may come with a libretto® D VD Dock. libretto ® DVD Dock control buttons The control b uttons on the libretto ® D VD Dock let you play audio CDs a[...]

93 Learning the Basics Using the libr etto® D VD Doc k 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The Pr evious track b utton returns to the preceding track on the disc. The Next track b utton skips to the foll o wing track on the disc. Inserting discs (CD or DVD) T o insert a disc into the libretto ® DV D D o c k d r i ve : 1 Make sure the dri ve-in-use indicator li[...]

94 Learning the Basics Playing audio 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 7 Make sure the disc is comple tely on the spi ndle and is lying flat on the tray . If you insert the disc incorrectly , it may jam the drive. If this happens, contact your network administrator for assis tance. 8 Push the disc tray in b y pressing gently on the center of the tray until it [...]

95 Learning the Basics Playing audio 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample W indows Media Player scr een The W indows Media ® Player control panel w orks much like an ordinary compact disc player . ❖ T o play or pause the CD, click the Play/Pause b utto n on the CD Player control panel. ❖ T o stop the CD, click the Stop button. Before putting on headph[...]

96 Learning the Basics P owering down the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Caring for CD or DVD Discs ❖ Store your discs in thei r original containers to protect them from scratches and keep them clean. ❖ Do not bend a disc or place heav y objects on top of it. ❖ Do not apply a label to or otherwise mar the surf ace of a disc. ❖ Hold a disc b[...]

97 Learning the Basics P owering down the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using any of these options to power down your computer , save your files a nd 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 T [...]

98 Learning the Basics P owering down the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 Select the options you want from the drop-do wn lists. ❖ When I press the po wer button Set this option to Shutdown to ha ve the computer shut down when you push the po wer button. 4 Click A pply . 5 Click OK . Sample system power mode settings For more information about t[...]

99 Learning the Basics P owering down the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using Hibernation Hibernation mo de shuts the comp uter do wn completely , but it first sa ves the current mode of the compute r to the hard disk. Since Hibernation mode do es no t require po wer to maintain the sa ve d information, the sy stem settings are retained indefinite[...]

100 Learning the Basics P owering down the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 will go into Hibernation mode when you push the po wer bu tton. ❖ When I close the lid Set this option to Hiber nate so that the computer will go into Hibernation mode when you close the display panel. 4 Click A pply . 5 Click OK . The computer is no w set to automatically [...]

101 Learning the Basics P owering down the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Factors to consider when choosing Standb y: ❖ While in Standby mode, the computer uses some battery po wer . A fully charged main ba ttery will last up to eight hours in Standby mode. ❖ Restarting from Standb y uses less time and battery po wer than restarting from T urn [...]

102 Learning the Basics P owering down the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Going into Standby mode more quickly Y ou can put the computer into Standby mode b y either pushing the po wer button or clo sing the display panel. Y ou can also specify an amount of time after which the computer automatically goes into Standby mode. T o use an y of these me[...]

103 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 with technical questions, and k eep you up to date with future upgrad es. For more information see “[...]

104 Chapter 3 Mobile Computing This chapter cov ers all aspect s of using your computer while tra veling. T oshiba’ s energy-saver design Y our computer enters a low-po wer Standb y mode when it is not being used, thereb y conserving ener gy and sa ving money in the process. It has a number of other features that enhance its ener gy eff iciency .[...]

105 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 pro vides power when you are away from an A C outlet. This is the main ba ttery . Y ou can rechar ge it many times. Battery Notice Battery life may v ary c[...]

106 Mobile Computing Char ging the batteries 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 . Charging the batteries Batter y charge time may vary depen ding on the applications, power management settings, and features used . The battery needs to be c[...]

107 Mobile Computing Char ging the batteries 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Charging the main batter y T o char ge the battery , plug th e computer into a li ve w all outlet. It takes se veral hours to charge the battery with the computer of f. It takes much long er to char ge the battery while the compute r is on. TECHNICAL NOTE: When your comp uter is usi[...]

108 Mobile Computing Char ging the batteries 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Charging the RTC battery Y our computer has an internal real-time clock (R TC) battery . The R TC battery powers t he System T ime Clock and the BIOS memory used to store your computer’ s configuration settings. When fully charged, th e R T C battery maintains this information for[...]

109 Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Monitoring batter y power The computer’ s main battery lig ht giv es you an indication o f the main battery’ s current charge: ❖ Green indicates the A C adapter has fully charged the battery . ❖ Amber indicates the A C adapte r is charging the battery . ❖ Of f indicates t[...]

110 Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample T oshiba P ower Saver Pr operties Dialog Box The remaining battery char ge is indicated on the top -left side of the dialog box. W ith repeated discharges and recharges, the battery’ s capacity gradually decreases. A frequently used older battery will not po wer the comput[...]

111 Mobile Computing Changing batt eries 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 What to do when t he batter y alarm sounds Y our libretto U100/U105 computer can be configured to warn you of a lo w battery charge cond ition so t hat you can tak e the necessary st eps to sa v e your work. Y our T oshiba computer system of fers two alarms before y our system shuts do [...]

112 Mobile Computing Changing batteries 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 5 If the battery release lock is in the locked position, slide it to ward the unlock ed position. Sample battery r elease lock 6 Press the battery release latch to release the battery . Sample battery r elease latch 7 Pull the discharg ed battery out from the back of the computer .[...]

113 Mobile Computing Changing batt eries 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample r emoving the disc har ged battery If the batter y is leaking o r its case is cracked, put on protective gloves to handle it, and d iscard it immediately . Always dispose of used battery packs in compliance with all applicable laws and regulati ons. Put insulating tape, such as c[...]

114 Mobile Computing T aking car e of your battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 10 Reset the battery release lo ck to the locked position. 11 T urn the computer right side up. 12 Reconnect any cables. 13 Restart the computer . T aking care of your batter y The follo wing sections offer tips on ho w to tak e care of your battery and prolong its life. Safet[...]

115 Mobile Computing T aking care of your battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ A re verse polarity condition should be a voided with all batteries. The main battery is designed so that it cannot be installed in re verse polarity . ❖ Charge the b attery only in t he computer or in a battery charger designated as an approv ed option. ❖ When you inst[...]

116 Mobile Computing Disposing of used b atteries 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ If you ha ve e xtra battery packs, rotate their use. ❖ If you will not be using the system for an e xtended period, more than one month, remo ve the battery pack. ❖ Disconnect the A C adapter wh en the battery is fully charged. Ov ercharging mak es the battery hot and s[...]

117 Mobile Computing Conserving power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Always use the batter y pack supplied as an accessor y or an equivalent batter y pack specified in the User's Manual. Other battery packs have different voltage and terminal pola rities.Use of non-conforming batter y p acks could gene rate smoke or cause fire or rupture, possibly resu[...]

118 Mobile Computing Conserving power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 increase the length of time you can use the computer before you need to recharge the battery . T oshiba has combined these options into preset power prof iles. Using one of these pr of iles lets you choose between maximum po wer savings and peak system performance. Y ou may also set indi v[...]

119 Mobile Computing Additional options for power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2 While continuing to press Fn , press F2 until you select the desired po wer profil e. The power prof ile options are: Full Po wer , High Po wer , Normal, D VD Playback, Pres entation, and Long Life. 3 Release the Fn key . The pop-up window disappears. Y ou are now in the sele[...]

120 Chapter 4 Exploring Y o ur Computer’ s Features In this chapter , you will explor e some of the special features of your libretto U100/U105 notebo ok computer . Exploring the desktop The desktop is the launching pad for ev erything you can do in the W indows ® XP Professional operating system. Y ou can use its features to start programs, f i[...]

121 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Exploring the desktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Finding your way around the desktop Y our computer’ s desktop includes se veral standard feat ures: icons, Start b utton, taskbar , system tray , and background pattern. Sample W indows ® XP oper ating system desktop Icons An icon represents a folder , file, o[...]

122 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Explorin g the desktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Recycle Bin — Hold s files y ou ha ve deleted. Y ou may be able to retrie ve these f iles until you empty the Recycle Bin. TECHNICAL NOTE: If you delete a file from a diskette, it does not go into the Recy cle Bin. For more information on the Recycle Bin, see [...]

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

124 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Setting up for communications 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Determining the COM port Y our modem is connecte d to one of the computer’ s COM (communications) ports. The de fault setting for the modem is COM3. The follo wing procedure is intended to support you if you need either to upgrade y our modem or reset t[...]

125 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Setting up for communications 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 6 Click OK to close the properties dialog box for that specif ic modem. 7 Click OK to clos e the Modem Propert ies dialog box. 8 Close the Control Panel. Connecting the modem to a telephone line Y our computer comes with a built-in modem that can be conne[...]

126 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Setting up for communications 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2 Connect the other end to the RJ-11 wall jack. Sample connecting to a wall jack The modem is designed for use with a standard analog telephone line. Do not conn ect the modem to a digital telephone line. A digital lin e will damage the modem. No w you ar[...]

127 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Setting up for communications 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Setting up the connection T o set up an off ic e connection, consult your network administrator for network settings and additional considerations. T o set u p a dial-up connecti on, use the Ne w Connection Wi z a r d : 1 Click Start , All Programs , Acce[...]

128 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Setting up for communications 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 6 Select the Do not use this device (disable) option from the De vice usage drop-down. 7 Click OK . Y our LAN port is now di sabled. T o en able the Etherne t LAN po rt, repeat steps one through four . Select the Use this device (enable) check box, and cl[...]

129 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features An overview of using the Internet 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 An over view of using the Internet The follo wing sections gi ve a quick introduction to the Internet and some of its exciting features under these headings: ❖ The Internet ❖ T h e Wo r l d W i d e We b ❖ Internet Service Providers ❖ Connectin[...]

130 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features An overview of using the Internet 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The W orld W i de W eb offers information as text, images, audio, or video which can be referen ced from anywhere in the world. Special programs called W eb bro wsers are specifically designed to work with HTTP . The y make it easier to connect to a p[...]

131 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features An overview of using the Internet 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Once you ha v e established an ISP account, you can connect to the Internet. 1 Connect your computer’ s modem to a telephone line. For more information on connecting a modem see “Connecting the modem to a telephone line” on page 125 . 2 Start yo[...]

132 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features An overview of using the Internet 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 If you hav e an account with an ISP , you probab ly set up an email a ddress at th e same time th at you signe d up for the service. ❖ Internet chat rooms A chat room is a W eb site that of fers a place where people with similar interest s and ideas[...]

133 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Explorin g audio feat ur es 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Exploring audio features Y ou can use your computer to record sound s using an external microphon e. Y ou can play .wa v sound f iles or audio CDs using the b uilt-in speakers, headphones, or e xternal speakers. Recording sounds Y ou may record sounds as .w[...]

134 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Explor ing audio fe atur es 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 5 When you ha ve fin ished recording, click the Stop button. The Sound Recorder windo w displays the new sou nd file as a wav eform. Y ou can only record 60 seconds at a time. 6 T o hear what you just recorded, click the Play b utton. 7 T o sa ve the f ile,[...]

135 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Inserting and remo ving PC Car ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o play back sound f iles th rough external speakers or headphones: 1 Locate the headphone jack on the computer . 2 Using any necessary adapters, plug the cable from the headphones or external speak ers into the headphone jack. The headphone jack req[...]

136 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Inserting and remo ving PC Car d s 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o insert a PC Card: 1 T urn off the computer . Y ou may also hot swap a PC Card. Stop the PC Card b y clicking the Safely Remove Hard ware icon on the System tray . After the PC Card is stopped, it is safe to remov e. 2 Locate the PC Card slot on t[...]

137 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using a Secur e Digital (SD) car d 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 Slide the PC Card eject switch to pop the PC card out on the left side of yo ur computer . The PC Card ejects from the slot. 4 Grasp the edges of the PC Ca rd and slide it out of the slot. Sample r emoving a PC Car d Setting up a PC Card for your c[...]

138 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using a Secur e Digi tal (SD) car d 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 Create a tempora ry folder on the hard disk driv e . 4 Copy the contents of the source SD card into the temporary folder you created in step 3. 5 Remov e the source SD card . 6 Insert the target SD card created in step 1. 7 Copy the f ile contents[...]

139 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using a Secur e Digital (SD) car d 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 Press the card inw ard to release it. The card pops out slightly . 4 Grasp the card and pull it straight out. Another method for removing an SD memory card is as follo ws: 1 Click the Safely Remove Hard ware icon in the system tray . 2 Click Safely[...]

140 Chapter 5 T oshiba Utilities Y our computer includes several ut ilities designed to help you to reconfigure your system to best meet your individual needs. T ogether , these allow you t o determine certain system details, set additional options, or change default options. This chapter describes the follo wing utilities supplied b y T oshiba: ?[...]

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

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

143 T oshiba Utilities Fn-esse ® 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using the keyboard or pointing device to assign keys T o assign a ke y to open a program or document, start Fn-esse and either: ❖ Using the ke yboard, press and hold the Fn ke y , then press the desired assignme nt k ey . ❖ Using the pointing de vice, mov e the cursor o ver t he desired ke[...]

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

145 T oshiba Utilities TOSHIB A Assist 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Changing or removing existing key assignments In the Fn-esse ke yboard, click the ke y you wish to ch ange with the secondary b utton. Fn-esse displays the Assignment T ype dialog box. ❖ T o change the ke y assignment, click Direct... or P opup... and continue as if you were creatin g a[...]

146 T oshiba Utilities TOSHIB A Assist 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The TOSHIB A Assist of fers four cate gories of features: ❖ Connect ❖ Secure ❖ Protect & Fix ❖ Optimize Connect The options a v ailable in this categ ory are: ❖ ConfigFree (see “Using Conf igFree™ with your T oshiba Computer” on page 234 ) ❖ Start Bluetooth ❖ Bluet[...]

147 T oshiba Utilities TOSHIB A Assist 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample T OSHIB A Assist window , Secur e tab Protect & Fix This category pro vides access to the P C Diagnost ic T ool . Optimize The features av ailable in this category are: ❖ Po wer Management ❖ SD Memory Card Format ❖ Mouse Utility ❖ TOSHIB A Accessibility ❖ TOSHIB A Zoo[...]

148 T oshiba Utilities PC Diagnostic T ool 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 PC Diagnostic T ool This utility can help diagnose problems with de vices in your computer . Refer to the online he lp documentation within the application for additional help. T o start the utility: 1 Click Start , All Programs , To s h i b a , Utilities , and then PC Diagnostics . T[...]

149 T oshiba Utilities Quic k Launch Utili ty 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2 Click the Diagnostic T ool tab. Sample PC Diagnostic T o ol, Dia gnostic T ool tab 3 Select the de vices that you would li ke to test b y clicking the check box that appears to the left of the de vice. Click the + (plus) and - (minus) symbols to expand and collapse the categories[...]

150 T oshiba Utilities P ower Management 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Power Management T oshiba recommends that you use the T oshiba Power Management Utility to cha nge system power settings. The Po wer Management feature enables you to control your computer’ s power usage, regardle ss of the source, and use the many preset po wer modes, or create one y[...]

151 T oshiba Utilities Po w e r M a n a g e m e n t 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 By changing the o ptions that appear in the T oshiba Power Sa ver Properties windo w and clicking OK you can reconfig ure that function. An y options that you change become effecti ve when you click either OK or A pply . Profiles The preset profiles are: ❖ Long Life ❖ Nor[...]

152 T oshiba Utilities P ower Management 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Customizing a power mode 1 Highlight the profile on the Profiles windo w . 2 Make the desired change s to settings on the Basic Setup and Setup Action tabs. 3 Click A pply . 4 Click OK . Mouse Utility The Mouse utility allo ws you to change your Accupoint II pointing de vice or mouse se[...]

153 T oshiba Utilities Po w e r M a n a g e m e n t 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2 Put a check mark next to the desired option. 3 Click OK . TOSHIBA Hardware Setup TOSHIB A Hardware Setup is the T oshiba configuration management tool. T o access it: In the TOSHIB A Assist, click Optimize , then click To s h i b a Hardwar e Setup . Sample TOSHIB A HWSetup [...]

154 T oshiba Utilities P ower Management 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ CPU—Allo ws you to enable or di sable CPU freq uency switching modes. ❖ Dynamically Switchable—T h i s mo d e is t h e d e fa u lt setting for your computer , and automatically changes the processing frequency and decreases voltage depending o n the po wer source : A C Po we r[...]

155 T oshiba Utilities Setting user passwor ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Setting user passwords Setting a password lea ves your computer secure so that nobody can access your files. Y ou must enter the password before you can work on your com puter . T oshiba supports several types of passwords on your computer: ❖ An instant password — Secures your[...]

156 T oshiba Utilities Setting user passwor ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o unlock yo ur system, press Enter and the W indo ws Logon screen will appear . Select yo ur user name and enter your password, if an y . Setting a user password T o register a passw ord for the po wer-on password functions: 1 Click Start , All Programs , To s h i b a , Utilitie[...]

157 T oshiba Utilities Using a supervisor passwor d 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using a super visor password A supervisor passw ord pre vents o ther users from changing hardware conf iguration options. Setting a super visor password If you choose to set a super visor or user password, T oshiba strongly recommends that you save your password in a location[...]

158 T oshiba Utilities HDD Pr otection 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 Select the Supervisor Passw ord icon. 4 Click Registered . 5 T ype your password in the Super visor P assw ord box. 6 Retype your password in the Super visor Password again box. 7 Click OK . Deleting a super visor password T o cancel the power -on password function: 1 Click Start , All [...]

159 T oshiba Utilities HDD Pr otection 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The TOSHIB A HDD Protection Properties windo w appears. Sample T OSHIB A HDD Pr otection Pr operties window 2 Set the HDD protection settings as you desire, or select the default settings b y clicking Default . 3 For additional set tings, click Setup Detail and choose the desired settings[...]

160 T oshiba Utilities TOSHIB A Zooming Utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility This application allo ws you to zo om in or out of a specif ic list of applications (see belo w). Y ou may select either the All Programs option that enables all of the listed applications or Custom option that allo ws you to select any one or all of the f[...]

161 T oshiba Utilities CD/D VD Drive Acoustic Silencer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer Sample CD/D VD Drive Acoustic Silencer screen This utility , av ailable on T o shiba Assist, can slo w the speed of your optical dri ve to mak e it run more quietly . Y ou can use this utility to make listening to Music CDs more enjo yable. W[...]

162 T oshiba Utilities TOSHIB A Accessibility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o change the setting, open the Acoustic Silencer b y double- clicking the tasktray icon. 1 Click Set Quiet Mode to make the driv e run more slo wly and quietly , for listening to Music CDs or Audio fi les on a CD. 2 Click Set Normal Mode to run the drive at normal speed, for tran[...]

163 T oshiba Utilities TOSHIB A SD Memory Boot Utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o open Accessibility: 1 Click Start , All Programs , T oshiba, Utilities , and then Accessibility . The TOSHIB A Accessibility windo w appears. 2 Check the Use Fn-StickyK ey box. 3 Put a check mark next to the desired option. TOSHIBA SD Memory Boot Utility The TOSHIB A S[...]

164 T oshiba Utilities TOSHIB A SD Memory Boot Utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The TOSHIB A SD Memory Boot Utility screen appears. S am p l e T OS H I BA SD Memory Boot Utility scr een 4 Select the driv e where the SD is loc ated. 5 Select the Read from a floppy disk option. 6 Click the Start menu. T o create a bootable SD with the Read from an image[...]

165 T oshiba Utilities F ingerprint r ecognition utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 5 During the boot pro cess, press the F12 ke y . The system displays the Boot menu. 6 Use the arro w ke ys to select the SD/Floppy icon. 7 Press the Enter key . Fingerprint recognition utility Y our computer features OmniPass™, a utility that allo ws you to use a singl[...]

166 T oshiba Utilities F ingerprint r ecognition utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 fingerprint recognition technolog y to verify your i dentity so no one else can use your master password e ven if the y kno w what it is. T o use OmniPass, you need to establish a master password, and register tw o fingerprints (from two separate f ingers) which OmniPass[...]

167 T oshiba Utilities F ingerprint r ecognition utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o enroll in OmniPass, pe rform the follo wing steps: 1 Click Start , then select All Pr ograms , Softex , OmniPass Enr ollment Wizard . 2 The enrollment wizard displa ys the welcome screen. Click Enr oll to continue. Sample OmniP ass welcome scr een The f irst time you[...]

168 T oshiba Utilities F ingerprint r ecognition utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 The wizard displays your W indo ws user name and domain. Enter your W indo ws passw ord. This password will become your master password. Click Next to continue. Sample verify user name and passwor d screen 4 The Choose Finger screen appears. Select the finger you wish [...]

169 T oshiba Utilities F ingerprint r ecognition utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 5 The Captur e Fingerprint screen appears. This screen controls the process of capturin g your fi ngerprint. Sample Captur e F ingerprint scr een 6 Swipe your f ingertip on the fingerprint sensor (located to the right of the computer’ s Accupoint ® II) as follows: ❖[...]

170 T oshiba Utilities F ingerprint r ecognition utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The Capture Finger print screen lets you try up to three times to capture your fingerprint. If you fa il to capture your fingerprint after three tries, click Back to return to the Choose Finger screen , then click Next and restart the capture process. 7 The V e rify Fing[...]

171 T oshiba Utilities F ingerprint r ecognition utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample A udio and T askbar Settings scr een 10 The Congratulations screen appears indicating successful completion of enrollment. Click Done to exit. Sample Congratulations scr een 11 OmniPass asks if you would like to log on the ne w user . Click Ye s to continue.[...]

172 T oshiba Utilities F ingerprint r ecognition utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample Log on New User scr een Replacing your passwords OmniPass Authentication T oolbar When OmniP ass i s enabled, the Authentication T oolbar appears at each login for the functions that you selected in the Set Authentication Rules screen. For example, if you selected[...]

173 T oshiba Utilities F ingerprint r ecognition utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample Au thentication T oolbar ❖ Function: This indicates th e function that is being attempted (Login User or Access). ❖ Additional information: Addi tional instructions or information are displaye d during authentication. ❖ Fingerprint capture windo w: This show[...]

174 T oshiba Utilities F ingerprint r ecognition utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 OmniPass is used to remember the login credentials for man y different resources. T o use the Remember Password procedure to cause OmniPass to remember the login credentials for a resource: 1 Bring up the application, or direct your web bro wser to access the W eb site. [...]

175 T oshiba Utilities F ingerprint r ecognition utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 7 Under Settings f or this Passw ord Site , select the settings you want OmniP ass to use when accessing this application or W eb site. For a detailed e xplanation of these settings, see “ Authentication settings ” belo w . 8 Click Finish to end the Remember Passw or[...]

176 T oshiba Utilities F ingerprint r ecognition utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 A utomatically enter this password protected site when it is activ ated. Do not prompt f or authentication. This option is less secure than the pre vious one. If this is selected, each time you navigate to this site, OmniPass logs you into the site without prompting for [...]

177 T oshiba Utilities F ingerprint r ecognition utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Once you gain access to V ault Ma nagement, click Manage Passw ords under V ault Settings on the left side of the window . ❖ The Manage Passw o rds interf ace appears, as shown below . Sample Manage P asswor ds interface scr een OmniPass user identities User identi[...]

178 T oshiba Utilities F ingerprint r ecognition utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Once you gain access to V ault Ma nagement, click Manage Identities under V ault Settings (as shown abov e). Only the identities of the currently logged in OmniPass user can be manage d. T o add a ne w identity: ❖ Click New Identity or double-click <Click her e [...]

179 T oshiba Utilities F ingerprint r ecognition utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Choosing user identity during login T o choose your identity during login: ❖ Enter your user name in the User Name f ield and press Ta b . The Domain field should f ill in automatically . ❖ Click the Password f ield to place the cursor in it. A pull- do wn menu will [...]

180 T oshiba Utilities F ingerprint r ecognition utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ The Switch Identity dialog appears. Select the desired identity , then click OK . Sample Select Identity scr een Identities and password management The Manage Passw ords interface (see “Password management” on page 176 ) co ntains a pull-do wn selection box label[...]

181 T oshiba Utilities F ingerprint r ecognition utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Care and maintenance of your fingerprint sensor Failure to follo w these guidelin es and/o r procedures might result in (1) damage to the sensor or cause sensor failure, (2) fing er recognition problems, or lo wer f inger recognition success rate. ❖ Do not scratch or p[...]

182 T oshiba Utilities F ingerprint r ecognition utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ We t f i n g e r ❖ Soiled or oily f inger ❖ Extremely dry skin condition on finger Observe the follo wing to improve the f ingerprint recognition success rate. ❖ Enroll two or more fingers. ❖ Enroll additional f ingers if recognition failure occurs often usin[...]

183 T oshiba Utilities F ingerprint r ecognition utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Fingerprint sensor limitations ❖ The fi ngerprint sensor compares and anal yzes the unique characteristics in a f ingerprint. Ho we v er , there may be instances where certain users are unable to register their fingerprints due to insuf ficien tly unique characteristic[...]

184 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Chapter 6 If Somet hing G oes Wron g Some problems you may encounter wh en using your computer are relati v ely easy to identify and solv e. Others may require help from your netw ork administrator o r the manufacturer of a software program. This chapter aims to help you solv e man y problems b y yourself. It cov ers the p[...]

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

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

187 If Something Goes Wrong Pr oblems when you turn on the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The computer starts b ut when y ou pr ess a key no thing happens. V erify that the active program accepts te xt input. Try clicking your mouse on an area where you can type te xt, and try typing again. Y our computer may be in Standby mode and ha v e a softw a[...]

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

189 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 hav e 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. T o [...]

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

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

192 If Someth ing Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own Computer components need re sources to accomplish a task. A de vice, such as a disk driv e or a modem, needs a channe l to the computer’ s Central Processing Unit (CPU). It also needs a direct channel to the computer’ s mem[...]

193 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har d war e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 If you install an older (legacy) de vice that the operating system cannot recognize, t he operating sy stem may ha ve diff iculty assigning resources to it. As a result, a hardware conflict can occur . Resolving conflicts There are se veral things you can do to resol[...]

194 If Someth ing Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Disabling a device 1 Click Start , Control Panel , P erformance and Maintenance , Administrative T ools , Computer Management , and then Device Manager . 2 Select the specific de vice from the device category . T o expand a d e vice categ ory , double-click the catego[...]

195 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har d war e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ The Resou r ce tab, which lists re sources assigned to the monitor , optional exte rnal D VD-R OM, optional external disk ette dri ve, and other po wer -using functions. This tab does not appear if the de vice is not using resources. ❖ The Dri ve r tab, which d[...]

196 If Someth ing Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 5 Check for the error again. 6 If the error recurs, remov e the memory module entirely and check for the error again. If removing the memory module eliminates the error , the memory module may be faulty . If the error recurs without the memory module installed , the e[...]

197 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har d war e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The battery may not be inserted correctly in the computer . T urn off the computer , remov e the battery , clean the contacts with a soft dry cloth (if necessary) and replace the battery . See “Changing batteries” on page 111 . The battery may be too hot or to o [...]

198 If Someth ing Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 current on the most recent software and hardware options for your computer , and for other prod uct information. For more information on ma ximizing battery po wer see “Charging the main battery” on page 4 5 . Keyboard problems If, when you type, strange things ha[...]

199 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har d war e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Display problems Here are some typical display problems and their solutions: The screen is blank. Display Auto Off may ha ve gone into ef fect. Press any key to activ ate the screen. Y ou may have acti v ated the instant password feature b y pressing Fn and F1 simult[...]

200 If Someth ing Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar 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 open s the Display Properties dialog box. The Appearance tab o f this dialog box allows you [...]

201 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har d war 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 hi gher . Devices that do not support this resolution will on ly w ork in Internal/Externa[...]

202 If Someth ing Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o run Error-checking: 1 Click Start , then click My Computer . 2 Right-click the dri ve you want to check. The dri ve’ s Properties box appears. This feature is not av ailable for CD/DVD drives. 3 Click the To o l s tab . 4 Click the Check now bu tton. The Check D[...]

203 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har d war 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 th e optional external [...]

204 If Someth ing Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems Y ou cannot access a disc in the drive. Make sure the tray which holds the CD-R OM or D VD-R OM is closed properly . Press gen tly until it clicks into place. Open the tray and remov e the disc. Make sure the tray is clean. Any[...]

205 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har d war e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Some discs run correctly b ut others do not. Check the type of disc you are usin g. The D VD-R OM dri ve supports the Digital V ersatile Disc (DVD) formats D VD- R OM, D VD-R (read-only), p lus CD-R OM, CD-R (read- only), and CD-R W (read-only). If the problem is wit[...]

206 If Someth ing Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 these devices to work together , se veral sections in this chapter may apply . Resource conflicts can cause problems when using PC Cards. See “Resolving a hardware con flict” on page 191 . Card Information Structure When you insert a PC Card into a sl ot the compu[...]

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

208 If Someth ing Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Hot swapping (remo ving one PC Card and inserting another without turning the computer off) fails . Follo w this procedure before you remov e a PC Card: 1 Double-click the PC Card icon on the taskbar . 2 Click Saf ely remove xx xx , wher e xxxx is the identifier for y[...]

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

210 If Someth ing Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 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 uter’ s modem port and the telephone line jack. Check the port sett[...]

211 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har d war e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Wireless device problems This section provides general troubleshootin g tips for networking problems, specifica lly wireless (Wi-Fi) networking. The terms and conc epts used assume a basic understanding of networks, and may be for more advanced users. If you need ass[...]

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

213 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har d war e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Use the PING command to ve rify a co nnection to the gate way at 192.168.1.1 (a default ga te way for most wireless routers). ❖ Click Start , then click Run... ❖ Enter Cmd and press Enter . ❖ Enter PING 192.168.1.1 at the command prompt, and press Enter . ?[...]

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

215 If Something Goes Wrong D V D oper ating pr oblems 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 5 V erify that your computer recognizes your DVD-R OM driv e . T o do this: Double-click the My Computer icon on the desktop. The D VD-RO M driv e should appear in the list. 6 See “Checking de vice properties” on page 194 for instructions on using De vice Manager to vi[...]

216 If Someth ing Goes Wrong D VD operating pr oblems 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 D VD titles, games, or applic ations appear distorted. Havi ng Stretch enabled when your video resolution is set to 640 x 480 or 800 x 60 0 can cause distortion. T o disable Stretch, follo w the instructions belo w: 1 Right-click the Desktop , select Pr operties . 2 Select [...]

217 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Develop good computing habits Make sure you are prepared. Sa ve y our work frequently . Y ou can ne ver predict when your computer will lock, forci ng you to close a progra m and lose unsav ed changes. Many software programs b uild in an automatic backup, but you should[...]

218 If Someth ing Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Y our local computer store or book store sells a v ariety of self- help books you can us e to suppl ement the inform ation in the manuals. Data and system configuration backup in Windows XP W indows XP of fers some easy-to -use features for backing up your W indo ws se[...]

219 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 5 In the Restore point description f i eld, enter a name that is descriptiv e enough to be easily understand in the future, such as “Before installing Brand X Accounting app”. Then click Create . 6 W indows creates the Restore Point and automatically stamps it with [...]

220 If Someth ing Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Backing up your data to CDs with Windows XP For mo st of us, by far the most v aluable component of our computer system is th e data we’ ve created with it, and stored on its hard disk dri ve. Since problems with either h ardware or software can make the data inacces[...]

221 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Documents and other data files that y ou create as you work are typically stored in the My Documents folder . Y o u may also wish to back up other im portant data files stored elsewhere on your hard disk drive, for example: ❖ E-mail files and settings—for Outlook, O[...]

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

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

224 If Someth ing Goes Wrong If you need further assistance 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 1 Back up critical data. 2 Create a Restore Point. 3 Install one item of hardw are or software. 4 Restart W indo ws. 5 Use the ne w hardware or software for awhil e, noting any ne w problems. Make sure that your critical applications (e-mail, business apps, etc.) are [...]

225 If Something Goes Wrong If you need further assistance 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Consult the dealer from whom you p urchased your computer and/or program. Y our dealer is your best source for current information. Detailed syste m specif ication s are av ailable at www .ts.toshiba.com by selecting your particular p roduct and model number , clic[...]

226 If Someth ing Goes Wrong Other T oshiba Internet W eb sites 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Exact error mes sages and wh en the y occurred For technical support, call the T oshiba Global Support Centre: W ithin the United States at (800) 45 7-7777 Outside the United States at (949) 859-4273 Other T oshiba Internet Web sites T oshiba’ s worldwide of[...]

227 If Something Goes Wrong T oshiba’ s worldwide of fices 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 For more information on ad ditional T o shiba w orldwide locations, please visit: www .toshiba.co.jp/index.htm . Italy Centro Direzionale Colleoni Palazzo Perseo Vi a P a r a c e l s o 1 0 20041, Agrate Brianza Milano, Italy Jap an T oshiba Cor poration, PCO-IO 1-1, [...]

228 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Appendix A Hot Keys Hot keys are keys th at, wh en pr essed in combination with the Fn ke y , turn system functions on and of f. Hot keys ha ve a legend on or abo ve the ke y indicating the option or feature the ke y controls. V olume Mute Fn + This hot key enables/disables v olume mute on your computer . When volume mute [...]

229 Hot Keys Instant passwor d security 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Instant password security When the display re-a ppears, select your user name and enter the correct password if you ha ve created one . Power usage profile Fn + This hot key blanks the display . Fn + This hot key displays the po wer usage pop-up windo w and cycles through the prof iles. [...]

230 Hot Keys Standby mode 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Standby mode Hibernation mode Fn + This hot key puts the computer into Standby mode. A message box is displayed by defa ult to confirm that the computer is going into Standby mode. This message box can be set so it does not display . Sample Standby conf irmation box For more information about Standb y[...]

231 Hot Keys Display modes 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Display modes Fn + This hot key c ycles through the po wer-on display options. The display modes are: ❖ Built-in display panel only ❖ Built-in display panel and external monitor simultaneously ❖ External monitor only Sample display optio ns window In order to use a simultaneous mode, you must s[...]

232 Hot Keys Display brightness 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Display brightness Keyboard hot keys Fn + This hot key decreases the screen brightness. Fn + This hot key increases the screen brightness. Fn + This hot key turns the cursor control overlay on and of f. Fn + This hot key turns the numeric ov erlay on and of f. Fn + This hot key turns the scroll [...]

233 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Appendix B P o wer Cord/Cable C o nnector s The computer features a uni versal po wer supply you can use worldwide. This appendix sho ws the shapes of the typical A C po wer cord/cable connectors for 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 E[...]

234 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. For mor[...]

235 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Getting Started 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Profile Settings—The Prof iles utility let s you switch between network configurations. For more information, see “Profile Settings” on page 245 . ❖ ConfigFree SUMMIT —The ConfigFree SUMMIT utility is used to connect with othe r Conf igFree users[...]

236 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Getting Started 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Click the Conf igFr ee icon on the taskbar , and then click the desired utility . If your computer is not connected to a network, the ConfigFree icon on the taskbar is displayed with an “X.” When you st art a search for wireless de vices, Conf igFree L[...]

237 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Confi gF ree Utilit ies 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample ConfigF r ee Launcher Auto-hide mode setting Sample ConfigF r ee Launc her coming back into vie w ConfigFree Utilities Connectivity Doctor The Connecti vity Doctor lets you analyze you r network connections and f ix network-connection prob lems.[...]

238 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer ConfigF r ee Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The Connecti vity Doctor work s with the following network devices: ❖ W ired an d wireless network de vices ❖ Routers, hubs, and b ridges ❖ Access points The Connecti vity Doctor displa ys the f ollo wing information: ❖ WEP (Used, not Used) ❖ [...]

239 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Confi gF ree Utilit ies 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample viewing device inf ormation If a problem or potential problem is detected, in most cases, a screen automatically dis plays sho win g you the possible cause and solution for the problem. A triangle containing an excl amation point also appears on[...]

240 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer ConfigF r ee Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The follo wing checkboxes and b u ttons are provided on the Connecti vity Doctor screen: Search for Wireless Devices The Search for W ireless De vices utility searches for wireless LAN and Bluetooth ® de vices currently used in the neighborhood, and di[...]

241 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Confi gF ree Utilit ies 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 For W i-Fi networks, the intensity of a signal is displayed in fi ve le vels or “bands. ” The signal from the connected access point is displayed in the bands surrounding the PC icon at the center of the map. The closer to the center , the stronger[...]

242 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer ConfigF r ee Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Creating a new wireless connection This feature is only supporte d on systems running Windows XP SP2. T o add a ne w wireless connection to an Access Point: 1 Open the Search for W ireless Devices option from ConfigFree Launcher . 2 Drag and drop the de[...]

243 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Confi gF ree Utilit ies 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 Enter the SSID/WEP inform ation an d connect to the device. After the Access Point is set up and added to the connection list, the system displays the Connection screen rather than the Wireless settings screen. Creating a detected device wireless con[...]

244 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer ConfigF r ee Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T ransferring files using Bluetooth ® There are sev eral ways to use Bluetooth t o send f iles to other devices. T o select the device using the Bluet ooth radar screen: ❖ Open the Bluetooth radar screen, and drag and drop the file di rectly onto the[...]

245 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Confi gF ree Utilit ies 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample selecting Send to Bluetooth De vices option 2 Choose a file recipient. 3 Click Send . During a file transfe r , conne cting and disconnecting to the selected device will occur automatically . Disconnecting from a Bluetooth ® device T o disconne[...]

246 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer ConfigF r ee Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 off ice and at home can se t up profiles to handle these networking en v ironments. A profile contains the currently configured netw ork settings on the computer , as well as information about an y network de vices. The follo wing settings can be sa v e[...]

247 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Confi gF ree Utilit ies 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 8 Click the icon at the botto m of the screen to display more capture options. 9 Under Captured Items , select th e items you w ant to capture for this profi le. 10 If connecting with a wireless ne twork, select the desired A uto Switch Settings . (The[...]

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

249 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Confi gF ree Utilit ies 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The SUMMIT utility uses the follo wing types of connections: ❖ W irele ss LAN via Access Point ❖ W ireless LAN via Ad-Hoc ❖ LAN (same subnet) ❖ Bluetooth ® PA N / L A P ❖ Cross cable (Ethernet or Gbit Ethernet) T o host a ConfigFree SUMM IT [...]

250 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer ConfigF r ee Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample of users attending SUMMIT meeting (user icons appear on SUMMIT tab le) Files can be shared with one us er or all users attending the meeting. ❖ T o share a file with one user , drag and drop the f ile on the user’ s icon. Only the SUMMIT Host[...]

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

252 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer ConfigF r ee Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2 Click SUMMIT . Other users appear on the SUMMIT main window . SUMMIT can also be started from the ConfigFree Laun cher . 3 Select the appropriate users and in vite them to the SUMMIT meeting. As users join the SUMMIT , their icons appear on the SUMMIT[...]

253 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Confi gF ree Utilit ies 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Quick Connect The Quick Connect feature in cludes two o ptions: ❖ T oshiba Wire less Projector . Switches the W ireless LAN connection to connect to a T oshiba Wi reless Projector ❖ Direct Link T oshiba Device . Launches Co nf igFree SUMMIT T oshib[...]

254 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer ConfigF r ee Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 Complete the settings. Refer to the online help if necessary . 4 Click OK . The default connection setting is for Ad hoc mode, therefore, if the setting on the T os hiba Wireless Projector is in Infrastructure mode, it will not connect, however; you c[...]

255 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Confi gF ree Utilit ies 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ If you select a profile from the ConfigFree tray menu or when you disable a wireless de vice. ❖ If you close ConfigFree. Direct Link T oshiba Device When Access Point is not a v ailable, use the Direct Link T oshiba Device feature to conn ect you[...]

256 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[...]

257 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Semi-Automatic Switc h F ea tur 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 [...]

258 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 These acronyms may appear in this user’ s guide. AC alternating current BIOS basic input/output system bps bits per second CD compact disc CD-R OM compact disc read-only memory CD-R W compact disc rewrite [...]

259 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 DC direct current DMA direct memory access DIMM dual inl ine memory mo dule DOS disk operating system DPI dots per inch DSTN dual supertwist nem atic DV D dig ital v ersatile (or video) di sc DV D - RO M digital v ersatile (or video) disc read-on ly memory ECP enhanced capabilities po rt EPR OM erasable programmab[...]

260 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 RAM random access memory RFI radio frequency interference RO M read-only memory RT C real-time clock SCSI small computer system interface DDRAM double data random access memory SRAM static random access memory SVGA super video graphics adapter TFT thin film transistor USB uni versal s erial b us URL uniform resour[...]

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

262 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 byte — A sequence of eight bits. A byte is the smallest addressable unit of data. See also bit, gigabyte, kilobyte , me gabyte . C cache — A section of very fast memory in which frequently used information is duplicated for qu ick access. Accessing data from cache is faster than acces sing it from the computer[...]

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

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

265 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 D V D-R OM (digital versatile [or video] disc r ead-only memory) — A very high-capacity stor age medium that uses laser optics for reading data. Each D VD-ROM can hold as much data as se veral CD-R OMs. Compare CD-R OM. E emulation — A technique in w hich a de vice or program imitates another device or program[...]

266 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 fo rm at — (verb) T o prepare a blank di sk for use with the computer’ s operating system. Formatting creates a structure on the disk so the operating system can write information to the disk or read information from it. frontside b us — The primary pathway (bus) between the CPU and the computer’ s main me[...]

267 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 high-density diskette — A 3.5-inch diskette that holds 1.44 MB of data. See also diskette. hot key — (1) A feature in which cert ain k eys in combination with the Fn key can s et system options or control system parameters, such as the batter y sa ve mode. (2) A ke y or combination of ke ys that acti v ates a [...]

268 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 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 permit[...]

269 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 multi-function driv e —A D VD drive that can r ead and write to CD and DV D m e d i a . multimedia — A combin ation 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 a nd a[...]

270 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 peripheral — Any de vice, such as a printer or joystick, that is attached to the computer and controll ed b y the computer’ s CPU. pixel — Short for “picture element. ” The smallest dot that can be produced on a screen or printer . Plug and Play — Generally , refers t o the computer’ s abil ity to au[...]

271 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 res ol uti on — A measure of the s harpness of the images that ca n be produced by a printer or displayed on a screen. F or a printer , resolution is expressed in dots per inch (dpi). For a screen, it is expressed as the number of pixe ls a v ailable horizontally and vertically . res ta rt — Synonymous with re[...]

272 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 system disk — A diskette that contains th e operating system files needed to start the computer . Any diskette can be formatted as a system disk. A system disk is also calle d a “bootable disk” or a “startup disk. ” Compare non-system disk. system prompt — The symbol (in MS -DOS ® , generally a dri ve[...]

273 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Index Numerics 101-key keyboard 80 A AC adapter 42 AC power cord/cable connectors 233 Accessibility 162 accessories memory 48 optional writable extern al optical media drive 54 Accupoint II pointing device 64 Acoustic Silencer 161 Adding external devices 41 adding memory 49 adjusting record ing quality 134 Alt keys 81 appl[...]

274 Index 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 See also Toshiba Hardware Setup button power 48 , 55 start 122 buttons CD Player 95 C CD Player control panel 95 CD/DVD Drive Acousti c Silencer 161 channels DMA 192 IRQ 192 character keys 80 charging main battery 107 charging the battery 45 checking device properties 194 communications network connection 126 system [...]

275 Index 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 display output settings 70 display panel closing 65 display, external adjusting 71 disposal information 20 disposing of used batteries 116 DMA (Direct Memory Access) 192 drivers installing 63 DVD player general problems 214 DVD-ROM drive opening 93 problems 204 troubleshooting 204 DVD-ROM/multi -function drive proble[...]

276 Index 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Windows XP 190 Hibernation enabling 150 Hibernatio n mode 99 configuring 99 starting again from 100 Hibernation mode hot key 23 0 hot key Display brightness 232 display modes 231 Hibernatio n mode 230 Instant password security 229 instant password security 229 keyboard overla ys 232 power usage mode 118 , 229 Power u[...]

277 Index 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 troubleshooting 198 using 80 Windows special keys 82 L LCD power-saver 66 libretto DVD Dock 67 M memory adding 48 , 49 expansion slots 49 problem solving 195 removing expansion slot cover 51 memory cards Secure Digital 138 memory module inserting 51 installation 49 removing 53 microphone 133 modem determining COM por[...]

278 Index 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 computer will not start 186 options 119 problem solving 196 taking care of your battery 114 turning on 47 universal power supply 233 power button 48 , 55 power mode creating new 151 customizing 152 power source 42 power usage mode hot key 118 power usage mode hot key 229 power usage modes 118 Power usage profile hot [...]

279 Index 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 system resources 192 trouble prevention 217 URL address not found 190 warning resume f ailure 187 Windows will not start 18 7 Windows XP not working 188 program, starting 84 programs not running correctly 203 projector 69 connecting 69 protection of stored data 2 Q Quick Launch Utility 149 R recharging main battery 1[...]

280 Index 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 system tray 123 T taskbar 123 television adjusting display 71 Toshiba Internet Web sites 226 worldwide offices 226 TOSHIBA Accessibility 162 Toshiba Dual Pointing Device 64 Toshiba online reso urces 103 TOSHIBA SD Memo ry Boot Utility 163 Toshiba utilities 14 0 TOSHIBA Zoomin g Utility 160 troubleshooting DVD player [...]