Toshiba L2-S022 manual

PMAD00061010 10/05 T ecra ® L2 Series Use r ’ s Guide If you need assistance: ❖ T oshiba’ s Support W eb site pcsupport.toshiba.com ❖ T oshiba Global Support Centre Calling within the United States (800) 457-7777 Calling from outside the Unite d States (949) 859-4273 For more information, see “If Something Goes Wrong ” on page 160 in t[...]

2 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical kno wn to the State o f California to ca use birth defe cts or other reproductive harm. Wash h ands after handling . Model: T ecra ® L2 Series Recordable and/or ReWritable Drive(s) and Associated Software W arranty The computer system you purchased may in[...]

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

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

5 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 decimal point (e.g., 03 is a REN o f 0. 3). F o r 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 go[...]

6 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 provided may not be a 900 number or any other number for which char ges 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 c[...]

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

8 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Wireless LAN and Y our Health W ireless LAN products, like other radio de vices, emit radio frequency electromagnetic energy . The level of ener gy emit ted b y W i reless LAN de vices 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[...]

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

10 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 EU Declaration of Conformity TOSHIB A declares, that the product: PLU10* conforms to the following Standards: This product is carrying the CE-Mark in accordance w ith the related European Directiv es. Responsible for CE-Marki ng is TOSHIB A Europe, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany . VCCI Class B Information Modem W arni[...]

11 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Ta i w a n The legal communications mentioned in the abov e item refer to radio communications operated in accordan ce with telecommunication laws and regulations. Lo w power radio frequenc y electric machin ery shall resist against interference from legal communications or from industrial, scientific and medical radio emis[...]

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

13 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The following restrictions apply: ❖ Do not disassemble or modify the device. ❖ Do not install the embedded wire less module into other device. ❖ 5.17 GHz to 5.23 GHz for indoo r use only . Radio Approvals for Wireless Devices The following information is de pendent on what ty pe of wireless device is in your computer [...]

14 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Europe - Restrictions for us e of 2.4 GHz Frequencies in European Community Countries België/ Belgique: For pri v ate usage outside buildings acr oss public grounds ov er less than 300m no special registration with IBPT/BIPT is required. Registration to IBPT/BIPT is required for pri vate us age outside buildings across pub[...]

15 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 802.11a (5 GHz) Tu r b o M o d e ( 5 GH z ) Europe - Restrictions for use of 5 GHz Frequencies in European Community Countries O: allowed ×: forbidden ❖ T o remain in conformance with E uro pean spectrum usage laws for W ireless LAN operation, the above 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz channel limitations apply . The user should use th[...]

16 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ This device must not be operated in ad-hoc mode using channels in the 5 GHz bands i n the European Community . Ad-hoc mode provides a direct communication between two client devi ces without a W ireless LAN Access Point. ❖ This device must be used with Acce ss Points that hav e employed and acti vated a radar detectio[...]

17 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 802.11a (5 GHz) Tu r b o M o d e ( 5 GH z ) Approved Countries/Regions for use for the Intel ® PRO/ Wireless LAN 2100 3B Mini PCI Adapter This equipment is approv ed to the radio standard by the countries/re gions in the following table. Do not use this equipment except in th e countries/regions in the follow ing table. Au[...]

18 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Approved Countries/Regions for use for the T oshiba Mini PCI Wireless LAN Card This equipment is approv ed to the radio standard by the countries/re gions in the following table. Do not use this equipment except in th e countries/regions in the follow ing table. Approved Countries/Regions for use for the INPROCOMM IPN2220 W[...]

19 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Logo certification with Bluetooth wireless technology as defined by The Bluetooth Special Interest Group. Bluetooth wireless technology is a new in novative technology , and TOSHIBA has not confirmed compatibility of its Bluetooth products with all PCs and/or equipment using Bluetooth wireless technology other than TO S[...]

20 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 community and result from deliberations of panels and committees of scientists who continually revie w and interpre t the extensiv e research literature. In some situatio ns or en vironments, the use of Bluetooth wireless techno logy may be restricted by the proprietor of th e building or responsible representati ves of the[...]

21 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Canada — Industry Canada (IC) This device complies with RS S 210 of Ind ustry Canada. Ta i w a n The legal communications mentioned in the abov e item refer to radio communications operated in accordan ce with telecommunication laws and regulations. Lo w power radio frequenc y electric machin ery shall resist against inte[...]

22 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[...]

23 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 manual carefully and retain for future reference. Never attempt to disassemble, adjust or repair a CD/DVD drive, CD-RW drive, Multi-drive or any[...]

24 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Copyright This guide is copyrighted by T oshiba Amer ica Information Systems, Inc. with all rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this guide canno t be reproduced in any form without the prior written permission of T oshiba. No patent liability is assumed, howe ver , with respect to the use of the information contained[...]

25 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T rademarks T ecra is a registered trademark, and SmartMedia is a trademark, of T oshiba America Information Systems, In c. and/or T oshiba Corpor ation. Microsoft and W indo ws are registered tr ademarks of Microsoft Co rporation in the United States and/or other countries. DirectX, Active Desktop, DirectShow , and W indow[...]

26 5.375 x 8.3 75 ver 2.3 Contents Introduction ................................................................................ 33 This guide ...............................................................34 Safety icons ............................................................35 Other icons used ...............................................3[...]

27 Contents 5.375 x 8.3 75 ver 2.3 Using the computer for the first time ......................49 Opening the display panel .................................49 Your computer’s features and specifications ....50 Turning on the power .......................................50 Adding memory (optional) ......................................51 Installi[...]

28 Conten ts 5.375 x 8.3 75 ver 2.3 Chapter 2: Learning the Ba sics ................................................. 80 Computing tips ....................................................... 80 Using the keyboard .................................................82 Character keys ................................................. 82 Making your keyb[...]

29 Contents 5.375 x 8.3 75 ver 2.3 Using Standby Mode .......................................106 Toshiba’s online resources ...................................109 Chapter 3: Mobile Computin g ........................... ...................... 110 Toshiba’s energy-saver design..............................110 Running the computer on battery powe[...]

30 Conten ts 5.375 x 8.3 75 ver 2.3 The Internet ....................................................137 The World Wide Web .....................................137 Internet Service Providers ...............................138 Connecting to the Internet .............................138 Surfing the Internet .........................................1[...]

31 Contents 5.375 x 8.3 75 ver 2.3 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong ............. ..................... 160 Problems that are easy to fix ................................160 Problems when you turn on the computer ............ 162 The Windows ® operating system is not working ..164 Using Startup options to fix problems ............ 165 Internet p[...]

32 Conten ts 5.375 x 8.3 75 ver 2.3 Appendix A: Hot Keys ........ ...................................................... 204 Volume Mute ........................................................204 Password security ................................................204 Without a password ........................................205 With a password ....[...]

33 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 f ind your operating system, Microsoft ® Wi n d ow s ® XP Professional, already installed on your computer . Certain Micros [...]

34 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[...]

35 Introductio n Safety icons 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Safety icons This manual contains sa fety instructions 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[...]

36 Introduction Other documentation 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Other icons used Additional icons highlight ot her helpful or educational information: TECHNICAL NOTE: This icon in dicates technica l information about the computer . HINT : This icon indicates helpful hi nts and tips. DEFINITION: Th is icon indi cates the defi nition of a term us ed in the[...]

37 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 upgra de terms and conditions are av ailable at www .warranty .toshiba.com . T o stay current on the most r [...]

38 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 computer -friendly en[...]

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

40 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 el ectric shock or fire, resulting in damage or serious injury . If any of these eventualities should acc[...]

41 Getting Started Selecting a place to work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Some PC Cards can become hot with prolonged 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 c[...]

42 Getting Started Setting up your computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Important information on your computer’ s cooling fan Y our computer may ha ve 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 computer . T o prevent possible overheating of the CPU, make sure the[...]

43 Getting Started Setting up your computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 telephone line or establ ish a Local Area Netw ork (LAN) connection. See “Setting up for communications” on page 131 . Setting up your software The names of windows displayed, and the order in which windows appear , may vary acco rding to your software setup choices. The f irst t[...]

44 Getting Started Re gistering your computer with T oshiba 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 6 Follo w the remaining screen prompts to complete the setup process. Once you click the f inal screen, your computer restarts automatically . Registering your computer with T oshiba Product re gistration is strongly recommended, and all o ws T oshiba to send the Cust[...]

45 Getting Started Connecting to a po wer sour ce 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Connecting to a power source Y our computer requires po wer 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 char ge the computer’ s main battery . Never pull on a power cord/cable to remove a plug from a socke[...]

46 Getting Started Connecting to a power so ur ce 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o connect A C po wer to the computer: 1 Connect the po wer cord/cab le to the A C adapter . Sample connecting the power cor d/cable to the A C adapter 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[...]

47 Getting Started Connecting to a po wer sour ce 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The A C power/battery light on the indicator panel glo ws green. Never tamper with the cord/cable or plug; never splice or alter a cord/cable; never bend or twist a cord/cable; neve r place heavy objects on a cord/ca ble; never place a cord/cable near a heat source; never run a[...]

48 Getting Started Char ging the main battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 If the AC power/battery light flashes amber during charging , either the ma in batter y is malfunctioning , or it is not rec eiving correct input from the AC p ower supply . Disconnec t the AC power cord/c able and remove the main battery pack . See “Changing the main battery” [...]

49 Getting Started Using the computer for the f irst time 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 TECHNICAL NOTE: The RT C batter y does not charge while the computer is turned off, e ven when AC power is attached. The RTC battery charges when the comp uter is powered on. Batter y life and charge time may vary depending on the applications, power management settings[...]

50 Getting Started Using the computer for the fir st time 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 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 are an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manu facturing technolog y . Over a period of time, and depend ing on the[...]

51 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 Press and hold the po wer b utton in until the on/of f light on the system indicator panel glo ws green—about one second. 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 [...]

52 Getting Started Adding memo ry (optiona l) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 For more information on memory options, check the accessories information that ca me with your compute r , or visit accessories.toshiba.c om . Before adding extern al devices or memory , T oshib a recommends setting up your software. See “Se tting up your software” on page 43 .[...]

53 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 If the computer is on, be gin at step 1 ; otherwise, skip to step 3 . 1 If the computer is on, click Start , Tu r n o f f . (or shut do wn - depending on the sys tem) The T urn off computer windo w appears. 2 Click Tu r n O f f . The operatin g system turns of f the comp uter . 3 Unp[...]

54 Getting Started Adding memo ry (optiona l) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample unscr ewing the memory module slot cover 7 Remov e the memory slot cov er . 8 Place the screws and the co ve r in a safe place so that you can retriev e them later . Static electricity can damage the memor y module. Before you handle the module, touch a grounded meta l surfa[...]

55 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample inserting the memory module into the slot 11 Hold the memory module by its edges so that the gold connector bar faces th e slot, at a slight angle to the socket. Sample inserting the memo ry module into the soc ket 12 Check that the module is inserted completely into the socke[...]

56 Getting Started Adding memo ry (optiona l) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 13 Gently press do wn on the memory module connector until the clips snap into place. Sample pr essing down on the memory module Do not force the memory module into position. The memory module should be co mpletely inserted into the socket and le vel when secured in place. The clip[...]

57 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 If you are adding an e xtra memory module after setting up the computer , verify that the computer has recognized it corre ctly as described in “Checking total memory” on page 58 . Removing a memor y module If you need to remov e a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1 – 8 in “In[...]

58 Getting Started Adding memo ry (optiona l) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample r emoving the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cov er and tighten the scre ws. 5 Re-insert the battery . For mo re information on inserting the battery , see “Changing the main battery” on page 121 . 6 T urn the computer right side up. 7 Reconnect the cable[...]

59 Getting Started Har d Drive Recovery Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 completely into the socket an d lined up squarely with the socket clips. HINT : T o purchase additional memory modules, see the accessories information packaged with you r system or visit accessories.toshiba.com . Hard Drive Recover y Utilities Y our computer ha s been conf igu[...]

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

61 Getting Started Har d Drive Recovery Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 Select the items you want to cop y by clicking the checkbox ne xt to the item’ s Name – recovery f iles, applications (original b undled dri vers and ap plications), or both the reco very f iles and applications. 4 Click Bur n . 5 Insert the f irst blank CD or D VD into y[...]

62 Getting Started Har d Drive Recovery Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 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 to save your work first. 1 Press 1 on the k eyboard to reco ver your hard d[...]

63 Getting Started Har d Drive Recovery Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 Press any k ey on your ke yboard to restart the computer . Recovering the C: partition with a user specified size Resizing and recovering your C: drive to its f actory defa ult setting reformats all partitions on the HDD (for example, if you created a D: drive, it will be del[...]

64 Getting Started Har d Drive Recovery Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recover y media If you need to reco ver yo ur computer to its d efault f actory state, you can re-b uild the system using your Hard Dri v e Recov ery Utilities. T o recov er your hard disk dri v e using the utilities b urned to CDs or D VDs (r[...]

65 Getting Started Har d Drive Recovery Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2 Click Ye s to be gin the recov ery process. Once complete, a message displays that the HDD has been recov ered. 3 Press any k ey on the ke yboard to restart th e computer . Recovering the C: par tition of the HDD only Recovering the C: d rive to its factory default setting re[...]

66 Getting Started Har d Drive Recovery Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o recov er your C: dri ve without the reco v ery partition: 1 Press 3 on the keyb oard when the T OSHIB A HDD Recov ery Utility screen displays. A conf irmation message appears, reminding you that all partitions will be reformatted and all data will be lost during the recov e[...]

67 Getting Started Har d Drive Recovery Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample Delete Har d Disk Recovery Utility scr een 2 Click OK to continue. 3 When the follo wing w a r n in g s c r ee n di s p la ys , c lick OK to confirm. After the Delete Hard Disk R ecov ery Utility has completed, it assigns the appropriate dri ve letter (for e xample, E: d[...]

68 Getting Started Using the T ouchP ad™ 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 clicking Start , All Pr og rams , Hard Disk Recov ery Utilities , and then T oshiba Application Installer . 2 Click Next . 3 Click the item(s) you w ant to install. 4 Click Install . Follo w the on-scre en prompts to complete the installation process. Using the T ouchPad ™ The T ouc[...]

69 Getting Started Using the T ouchP ad™ 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Scrolling with the T ouchPad ™ There are two acti ve regions on the T ouchPad that allo w you to scroll as you w ould with an y wheel de vice on a mouse or trackball. T o scroll v ertically , run your f inger up or do wn along the right edge of the T ouchPad. T o scroll horizonta ll[...]

70 Getting Started Using the T ouchP ad™ 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample T ouchP AD ON/OFF scr een 5 Select Disable or Enable , whichev er is appropriate. 6 Click A pply . 7 Click OK . The Mouse P roperties windo w closes. 8 Close the Printers and Other Hardware windo w . 9 Close the Control Panel windo w . The Fn + F9 shortcut can be used to enable[...]

71 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 comp uter when you are not using it for a while. If you are using the computer for the f i rst time, lea ve the computer plugge d into a po we r source (e ven though the computer is of f) to fully charge the main battery [...]

72 Getting Started Using option al e xternal disp lay devi ces 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Closing the display panel When you are f inished, shut the co mputer do wn and close the display panel to k eep dust and dirt ou t of the computer . If you close the computer while it is still on, these actions will occur: ❖ If you ha ve the LCD po wer-sav er fea[...]

73 Getting Started Using optional external display de vices 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 T urn on the external de vice. 4 Set the display mode b y pressing Fn + F5 , or b y confi guring the Display Properties settings. Directing the display output when you turn on the computer Once you ha ve co nnected an e xternal display de vice, you can choose to use[...]

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

75 Getting Started Connecting a printer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Connecting a printer Y our printer do cumentation may require you to install the printer software before physica lly connecting the printer to your computer . If yo u do not install the software as instructed by the printer manufacturer , the printer may not function correctly . Read the[...]

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

77 Getting Started Connecting an optional external disk ette drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Connecting an optional ex ternal diskette drive Some operations, such as creating a password service diskette, require a diskette dri ve designed for use with 3.5- inch disk ettes. Sample optional external USB disk ette drive T o connect an optional ex ternal U[...]

78 Getting Started Caring for your computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Caring for your computer This section gi ves tips on cleaning and mo ving your computer . For information ab out taking care of your computer’ s battery , see “Running the computer on battery po wer” on page 110 . Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cle aning fluid, o[...]

79 Getting Started Caring for your computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using a computer lock For yo ur o wn peace of mind, you may want to secure your computer to a heavy object su ch as your desk. The easiest way to do this is to purchase an optional computer lock cable. Sample computer loc k cable T o secure the computer: 1 Loop the cable through or a[...]

80 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Chapter 2 Learning t he Basics This chapter giv es some computing tips and provides important information about basic features. Computing tips ❖ Sa ve your w ork frequently . Y our work stays in the computer’ s temporary memory until you sa ve it to the disk. If the netw ork you are using goes do wn and you must restart[...]

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

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

83 Learning the Basics Using the ke y boar 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 [...]

84 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 our computer’ s keyboard has two keys that ha ve special functions in W indows: ❖ Start key —Opens the Start menu ❖ A pplication key —Has the same function as the secondary mouse b utton Overlay keys When overlay keys are[...]

85 Learning the Basics Using the ke y boar d 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample numeric overlay Using the overlay to type numeric data The keys with the numbers on their right front are the numeric overlay ke ys. T o turn the numeric o verlay on, press Fn and F11 simultaneously . The numeric mode light on the k eyboard indicator panel glo ws when the num[...]

86 Learning the Basics Starting a pr ogr am 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Starting a program The easies t way to s tart a progra m is to double-click the name of the file that contains the in formation you wa nt to work on. T o find the file, use My Computer or W indows ® Explorer . If you prefer to open the program f irst, you ha ve four options. Y ou ca[...]

87 Learning the Basics Starting a pr ogram 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Starting a program from Windows ® Explorer If a program is not listed in th e Programs menu, you can start it from W indo ws ® Explorer . W indo ws ® Explorer gi ves you a vie w of your computer’ s contents as a hierarchy or “tree. ” Y ou can easily see the content of each dr[...]

88 Learning the Basics Starting a pr ogr am 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Starting a program from the Run dialog box This e xample us es the Run comm and to start W ordPa d: 1 Click Start , then click Ru n . The Run dialog box appears. Sample Run dialog box 2 In the Run dialog box: ❖ If you kno w the program’ s location, type the command line. For a pr[...]

89 Learning the Basics Saving your work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Saving your work Before you turn off the comput er , sav e your work on the hard disk driv e or diskette/CD. This is one of the most important rules of computing. TECHNICAL NOTE: Save your da ta even when you are using the Standby command, in case the main batter y discharges before you [...]

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

91 Learning the Basics Printing your work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using a file extension Most programs assign an e xtension to the file n ame that identifies the f ile as being cr eated in the program with a particular format. F or ex ample, Microsoft W ord sav es files with a .doc extension. An y fi le name with an extension of “.doc” is assumed[...]

92 Learning the Basics Backing up your work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The program displays a P rint dialog box. Sample Print dialog box 3 Specify the print parameters. For example, the range of pages and number of c opies to print. 4 Click Print . Backing up your work Back up all the f iles you create in case something happens to your computer . Y ou c[...]

93 Learning the Basics Using the D VD-R OM o r multi-function drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Small files can be backed up on diskettes if an opt ional external disk ette dri ve is a vailable. Restoring your work T o restore information from your b ackup media to your hard disk, use the Resto re page in the ba ckup program. Look in the online Help or y[...]

94 Learning the Basics Using the D VD-R OM or multi-function drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 For optimum CD and DVD performance, it is recommended that you play CDs and DVDs while running the computer on AC power . Drive components and control buttons The D VD-R OM or multi-function dri v e is located on the right side of the computer . The Media contr[...]

95 Learning the Basics Using the D VD-R OM o r multi-function drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Manual eject hole —Use if you need to release the disc tray when the po wer is off. Use a straig htened paper clip or other narrow object to press the manual eject b u tton located inside the hole. Never use a pencil to press the manual eject button. Pencil [...]

96 Learning the Basics Using the D VD-R OM or multi-function drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Inserting a compact disc T o insert a compact disc into the dri ve: 1 Make sure t he computer is turned on. 2 Make sure the in-use indicator light is of f. 3 Press the driv e’ s eject b utton. The disc tray slides partially out of the dri ve (about 1 inch). H[...]

97 Learning the Basics Using the D VD-R OM o r multi-function drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 7 Gently press the disc onto the center spindle until you feel it click into place. Handle DVDs and CDs carefully , making contact only with the center hole and edge. Do not touch the surface of the disc. Do not stack discs. If you incorrect ly handle the disc[...]

98 Learning the Basics Using the D VD-R OM or multi-function drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Removing a disc with the computer off 1 Insert a slender object, such as a straightened pap er clip, into the manual eject hole. Never use a pencil to press the manual eject button. Pencil lead can break off inside the computer and damage it. 2 Gently pull the [...]

99 Learning the Basics Using the D VD-R OM o r multi-function drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample W indows ® Media ® Player screen The CD Player control panel works much like an ordinary compact disc player: ❖ T o play the CD or to pause, click the Play/pause button on the CD Player control panel. ❖ T o stop the CD, click the Stop bu tto n. Be[...]

100 Learning the Basics Using the D VD-R OM or multi-function drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The disc dri v e will run the CD. If your disc does not ru n using this method, try using an application that is associated with the media on the disc. For example, if it is a music CD, open W indows ® Media Player and point it to play the CD. Fo r other type[...]

101 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 [...]

102 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 tu rning the computer on again. Using t[...]

103 Learning the Basics P owering down the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The Po wer Options Properties dialog box appears. 3 Click the Advanced tab . 4 Select the options you want from the drop-do wn lists. ❖ When I close the lid on my computer Set this option to Shutdo wn to ha ve the computer shut down when you close the display panel on your [...]

104 Learning the Basics P owering down the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Starting again after T urn Off T o start the computer up again, press and release the po wer button. The on/of f light turns on. If you shut do wn the computer by closing the display panel, you can start it again by opening the display panel. Using Hibernation Mode The Hibern[...]

105 Learning the Basics P owering down the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Configuring your computer for Hibernation 1 Click Start , Contr ol Panel . 2 Double-click the Pow er Op ti on s icon. The Po wer Options Properties dialog box appears. 3 Click the Advanced tab . 4 Select the options you want from the drop-do wn lists. ❖ When I close the lid[...]

106 Learning the Basics P owering down the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The T urn off computer dialog box appears. Sample T urn off computer dialog box 2 Click Hibernate . The compute r sa v es the mode of the system, including all open programs and f iles, to the hard disk, and then po wers do wn completely . Starting again from Hibernation mode[...]

107 Learning the Basics P owering down the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 will be lost if you do not sa ve your work before entering Standby mode. ❖ Restarting from Standb y mode uses less time and battery po wer than restarting from T urn Of f or Hibernation mode. ❖ When starting u p again, th e co mputer returns to the mode in which you left [...]

108 Learning the Basics P owering down the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2 Click Stand By . Sample T urn off computer dialog box The computer sa ves the status of all op en programs and f iles to memory , turns off the displa y , and goes into a lo w-power mode. The on/off light blinks to indicate the machine is in Standby mode. If you po wer down[...]

109 Learning the Basics T oshiba’ s online r esour ces 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 4 Select the options you want from the drop-do wn lists. ❖ When I close the lid on my computer Set this option to Standby to ha ve the computer go into Standby mode when you close the display panel on your computer . ❖ When I press the po wer button on my computer Se[...]

110 Chapter 3 Mobile Computing This chapter cov ers all aspect s of using your computer while tra veling. T oshiba’ s energy-saver design Y our computer enters a lo w-po wer suspension mode when it is not being used, thereby conserving ener gy and saving money in the process. It has a number of other features that enhance its e ner gy eff icie nc[...]

111 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Battery Notice Battery life may v ary consid erably from specificat ions depending on product model, conf iguration, application s, po wer management settings and features utilized, as well as the natural performance v ariations produced by the design of indi vidual co[...]

112 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The computer also has an internal real-time-clock (R TC) battery . The R T C battery po we rs the R TC memory that store s your system configuration set tings and the current time and date information. It maintains this information for up t o a month while the computer[...]

113 Mobile Computing Char ging batteries 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Charging batteries The battery needs to be charged before you can u se it to po wer the computer . Never leave batteries in th e battery charger for m ore than a week at a time. Doing s o may reduce the potential charge of the batter y . Use only battery chargers de signed to work with [...]

114 Mobile Computing Char ging batteries 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The battery may not start char ging immediately under the follo wing conditions: ❖ The battery is e xtremely hot or cold. T o ensure that the battery ch arges to its full capacity , wait until it reaches room temperature (50 to 80 de grees Fahrenheit, 10 to 26 degrees Celsius). ❖ Th[...]

115 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 If the R TC battery is low , the real-time clock and calendar may display the incorrect time and date, or stop w orking. T o recharge the R TC battery , pl ug the computer into a li ve electrical outlet and leav e the computer po wered on for 24 hours. It is seldom necessar y [...]

116 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is time to rechar ge the main battery or plug in the A C adapter . If the AC power/batter y light flashes amber during charging, either the battery pack is malfunct ioning, or it is not receiving correct input from t[...]

117 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Determining remaining batter y power Wait at least 16 seconds after turning on the co mputer before tr ying to monitor the remaining batter y power . The computer needs this time to check the batter y’ s remaining capacity and perform its calculations. 1 Click Start , Contr [...]

118 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 TECHNICAL NOTE: The computer dr ains the battery faster at low temperatures. Check your remaining charge freq uently if you are working in temperatures below 50 deg rees Fahrenheit. The computer calculates the remaining battery charge base d on your current ra te of power use [...]

119 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Setting battery alarms Y our computer can be conf ig ured to wa rn you when the battery is running lo w . Y ou can set multiple alarms. Each alarm can be set to alert you when a specified percentage of remaining battery po wer has been reached. Y ou can set how the warning occ[...]

120 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Conser ving battery power Ho w long a fully char ged battery pack lasts when you are using the computer depends on a number of f actors, such as: ❖ Ho w the computer is configured ❖ Ho w much you use the hard disk, D VD-R OM or mu lti- function dri ve, diskette dri ves, or[...]

121 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Changing the main batter y Never short circuit the battery pack by either accidentally or intentio nally bringing the batte ry termin als in contact with another conductive o bject. This could cause serious injur y or fire, and could also damage the batter y pack. Never expose a b[...]

122 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 5 Slide the battery release lock to unlock the battery . Sample sliding the battery r elease lock 6 Slide and hold the battery release latch to release the battery . 7 Pull the dischar ged battery out of the computer . Sample r emoving the battery fr om the computer If the batter [...]

123 Mobile Computing T aking care of your battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Inserting a charged battery T o insert a battery: 1 W ipe the terminals of the charged battery with a clean cloth to ensure a good connection. 2 Insert the charged battery in to the slot until the latch clicks. The battery pack has been designed so that you cannot install it wi[...]

124 Mobile Computing T aking car e of your battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Do not ov ercharge or re verse char ge a battery . Overchar ging wi ll shorten its life, and re verse char ging could damage it. ❖ A void touching the metal terminals of the battery with another metal object. Short-circuiting the battery can cause it to ov erheat and may[...]

125 Mobile Computing T aking care of your battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 Operate the computer on battery po wer for f i ve minutes. If the battery pack has at least f iv e minutes of operating time, continue operating until the battery pack is fully discharged . If the A C power/battery light flashes or there is some other warning to indicate a lo[...]

126 Mobile Computing Disposing of used b atteries 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Disposing of used batteries The life of a battery pa ck depends on usage. When the battery pack needs replacing, the A C po wer/battery light flashes amber shortly after you hav e fully recharged the battery . Y ou must discard a battery if it becomes damaged. Never attempt to [...]

127 Mobile Computing T raveling tips 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T raveling tips The en vironmental precautions listed in “Selecting a place to work” on page 38 , also apply while tra veling. ❖ Ne ver lea ve your computer on a sunn y ledge or in a place where it could get wet or cov ered in dust. ❖ Always trav el with the computer in a carrying c[...]

128 Chapter 4 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features In this chapter , you will explor e some of the special features of your notebook compu ter . Exploring the desktop The desktop is the launching pad for ev erything you can do in the W indows ® operatin g system. Y ou use its fea tures to st art programs, f ind documen ts, set up system componen[...]

129 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 features: icons, Start b utton, taskbar , system tray , and background pattern. Sample W indows ® XP oper ating system desktop Icons An icon repre sents a folder , file, o[...]

130 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Explorin g the desktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The icons initially displayed on your system desktop include: Recycle Bin — Hold s f iles you 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 t[...]

131 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 taskbar . W ith some programs, a button appears on the taskbar for each document or window you open. Y ou can use these bu ttons to quickly switch between the pr[...]

132 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Setting up for communications 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Determining the COM port Y our modem is connected to one of the computer’ s COM (communications) ports. The de fault setting for the modem is COM3. The follo wing procedure is intended to support you if you need to either upgrade y our modem or reset th[...]

133 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Setting up for communications 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 8 Click OK to close the properties dialog box for that specif ic modem. 9 Click OK to clo se the Modem Prop erties dialog bo x. 10 Close the Control Panel. Connecting the modem to a telephone line Before you can commu nicate using the modem, you need to c[...]

134 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Setting up for communications 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 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 are ready to send a fax or use the modem to connect to an online service or the Int[...]

135 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Setting up for communications 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 Enter the phone number of yo ur network connection and let the program dial the number . The computer connects to the network. Using the Ethernet LAN Port When your computer starts, W i ndows attempts to contact a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DH[...]

136 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Setting up for communications 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using Wireless LAN Connectivity Wireless connectivity and some features may require you to purchase additional software, external hardware or ser vices. Availability of public wireless LAN access points may be limited. Y our system may come with an option[...]

137 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 ❖ Connecti[...]

138 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features An overview of using the Internet 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Internet Ser vice Providers T o connect a computer directly to the Internet, man y people and businesses use an Internet Service Provider (ISP). An ISP is a company that has the equipment and the telecommunication lines necessary to maintain an Intern[...]

139 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features An overview of using the Internet 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 network. See yo ur network ad mi nistrator about connecting to the Internet. Surfing the Internet Once connected to the Internet , the W eb brow ser displays a home page, for e xample, your IS P’ s home page on the Internet or your compan y’ s W e[...]

140 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Explor ing audio f eatur es 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 A ne ws group is similar to a chat room, but instead of using a dedicated site to co n verse about a specializ ed subject with others in real-time, it uses a W eb site as a clearinghouse where all the message s are placed, lik e a gigantic bulletin board. ?[...]

141 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Explori ng audio fe atur es 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using a microphone 1 Connect an external microphone to the computer . 2 Click Start , point to All Pr ograms , Accessories , Entertainment , then click Sound Recorder . Sample Sound Recorder scr een 3 Click the Record b utton. 4 Speak normally into th e mic[...]

142 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Explor ing audio f eatur es 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using external speakers or headphones Y our computer is equipped w ith a full stereo sound system with internal speakers. Instead of using the internal speakers, you can connect head phones or a pair of e xternal stereo speakers. Before putting on headphone[...]

143 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using PC Car ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using PC Cards Y our notebook compu ter comes with one P C Card slot and supports two types of PC Cards: ❖ T ype I cards—Y ou can install one of these cards. ❖ T ype II cards—Y ou can install one of these cards. Inserting a PC Card Use caution when lifting or t[...]

144 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using PC Car ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 TECHNICAL NOTE: For PCMCIA-compatible PC Cards, check the package to make sure they conform to the PCMCIA 2.1 standard (or later). Other cards may work with your computer , but are likely to be much more difficult to set up and use. Removing a PC Card T o remov e a PC [...]

145 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using PC Car ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Hot swapping W ith PC Cards, you can replace one PC Card with another while the computer is on. This is called “hot swapping. ” Hot swapping precautions Although you can insert a PC Card at any time, remember not to remov e a card while it is in use. Otherwise, you[...]

146 Chapter 5 T oshiba Utilities Y our computer includes se veral ut ilities designed to help you to reconfigure your system to best meet your individual needs. T ogether , these allow you to determine certain system details, set additional options, or change default options. This chapter describes the utilities supplied b y T oshiba: ❖ TOSHIB A [...]

147 T oshiba Utilities TOSHIB A Assist 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 TOSHIBA Assist The T OSHIB A Assist provides quick access to comp uter functions and allo ws you to customize a range of co mputer settings. T o access the control panel: 1 Click Start , All Pr ograms , To s h i b a , Utilities , then click T oshiba Assist . The TOSHIB A Assist window app[...]

148 T oshiba Utilities TOSHIB A Assist 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Customizing Y our Computer The features av ailable in this category are: ❖ Mouse ❖ ConfigFree ❖ CD/D VD Driv e Acoustic Silencer ❖ T oshiba HWSetup Network ❖ Connecti vity Doctor ❖ W i-Fi Client Security ❖ Supervisor Passw ord ❖ User Password Mouse utility The Mouse utilit[...]

149 T oshiba Utilities TOSHIB A Assist 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample T oshiba Hotke y utility window 2 Select the desired option. 3 Click OK . TOSHIBA HW Setup TOSHIB A HW Setup is th e T oshiba conf iguration management tool a vailable through W indows. T o access it, open the Start menu, click Control Panel , then Printers and Other Hard ware . Th[...]

150 T oshiba Utilities Setting user passwor ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The tabs represent v arious dialog boxes. Th ey are: ❖ General—Allo ws you to vie w current BIOS settings or to change certain settings back to their default v alues. ❖ Passw ord—Allo ws you to set or reset a user password for the po wer-on process and for instant security[...]

151 T oshiba Utilities Setting user passwor ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Hardware Setup. This is usef ul if more than one person uses the co mputer . A single user password supports the instant and po wer -on password functions. When setting up the v arious passwords, keep the follo wing in mind: ❖ The user passw ord can be set up under the su pervis[...]

152 T oshiba Utilities Using a supervisor pa sswor d 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 5 T ype your password in the Password box. 6 Retype your password in the Password again box . 7 Click OK . Disabling a user password T o cancel the power -on password function: 1 Click Start , All Pr ograms , To s h i b a , Utilities , then click T oshiba Assist . The TOSHIB[...]

153 T oshiba Utilities Using a supervisor passwor d 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o register a passw ord for the po wer -on password functions: 1 Click Start , All Pr ograms , To s h i b a , Utilities , then click T oshiba Assist . The TOSHIB A Assist window appears. 2 On the left side, select Security . Sample T OSHIB A Assist Security window 3 Select t[...]

154 T oshiba Utilities Using the TOSHIB A Zooming Utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Deleting a super visor password T o cancel the power -on password function: 1 Click Start , All Pr ograms , To s h i b a , Utilities , then click T oshiba Assist . The TOSHIB A Assist window appears. 2 On the left side, select Security . 3 Select the Supervisor P asswor[...]

155 T oshiba Utilities Using the TOSHIB A T ouch and Launch utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The TO SHIB A Zooming utility screen appears. Sample TOSHIB A Zooming Utility Pr operties scr een T o zoom in, hold do wn the Fn ke y and press 2 ; to zoom out, hold do wn the Fn ke y and press 1 . Using the TOSHIBA T o uch and Launch utility TOSHIB A T ouch a[...]

156 T oshiba Utilities Using the TOSHIB A T ouch and Launch utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o acti v ate TOSHIB A T ouch and Launch, touch and hold your finger on a corner of the T o uchP ad. The TOSHIB A T ouch and Launch windo w appears. Sample TOSHIB A T ouch and Launch window A blue circle within the T OSHIB A T ouch and Launch window represent[...]

157 T oshiba Utilities Using the TOSHIB A T ouch and Launch utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The TOSHIB A T ouch an d Launch windo w has the following features: Sample featur es of the TOSHIB A T ouch and Launch window A short description of the currently selected corner icon appears below the T OSHIB A T ouch and Launch window . The title and functio[...]

158 T oshiba Utilities Using the TOSHIB A T ouch and Launch utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 to open the TO SHIB A T ouch and Launch Settings window . Right-click the icon to see the follo wing shortcuts: ❖ Settings The Settings function allo ws yo u to def ine the functions/ features you can access in TOSHIB A T ouch and Launch. ❖ Disable/Enable [...]

159 T oshiba Utilities Using the TOSHIB A T ouch and Launch utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 are referred to as tables in the T OSHIB A T ouch and Launch Settings dialog box. The T ouchPad settings b utton allows you to d efin e ho w sensiti ve the T ouchPad will be to your f inger on the T ouchPad before it activ ates the TOSHIB A T ouch and La unch [...]

160 Chapter 6 If Somet hing G oes Wron g Some problems you may encounter when using yo ur computer are relati v ely easy to identify and solv e. Others may require help from your ne twork administrato r or the manufacturer of a software program. This chapter aims to help you solv e man y problems b y yourself. It cov ers the problems you are most l[...]

161 If Something Goes Wrong Pr oblems that ar e easy to f i x 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The W ind o ws T a sk Manager windo w appears. 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[...]

162 If Someth ing Goes Wrong Pr oblems when you turn on the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 1 Click the Details button and select the te xt the operating system disp lays. 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 the te xt to the clipbo[...]

163 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 nothing happens. V erify that the acti ve program accepts text input. T ry clicking your mouse on an area where yo u can type te xt and try typing again. Y our computer may be in Standby mode and ha v e a softw a[...]

164 If Someth ing Goes Wrong The W indows ® operating system is not working 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 If you are running on ba ttery po w er , it is recommended tha t 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[...]

165 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 properly , you may hav e to change your system’ s configurati on or v erify the startup procedure to fix the prob lem. T o do this, use the options in the Startup menu. T o [...]

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

167 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Resolving a hardware conflict If you recei ve an error message telling you there is a de vice dri v er conflict or a general hardware p roblem, try using Wi n d o w s ® Help and S upport to troubleshoot th e problem fir s t. For help on hardware conflicts: 1 Click Sta[...]

168 If Someth ing Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 as it works. These channels of communication are commonly referred to as system resources. Interrupt Request Channel The channe l to the CP U is called an Interrupt Request (IRQ) because it interrupts what the processor is doing and requests some of the processor’ s[...]

169 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Resolving conflicts There are se veral things you can do to resolv e hardware conflicts: ❖ Get the most recent dri vers from the manufacturer . ❖ Disable the device. For an older de vice, remove it from the computer . ❖ Disable another system component and use it[...]

170 If Someth ing Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 4 Select the specific de vice from the device category . T o expand a d e vice categ ory , double-click the catego ry . 5 In the toolbar , look to the far right for an icon of a monitor with a strike mark th rough a circle on the front. This is the disable feature. 6 [...]

171 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 functions. This tab does not appear if the de vice is not using resources. ❖ The Dri ve r tab, which displays th e dri vers being used by the de vice. The tabs that appear in the dialog box v ary from one de vice to another . A T roubleshooting b utton is also presen[...]

172 If Someth ing Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 the memory module i nstalled, the error is not caused b y the memory module. TECHNICAL NOTE: Y ou must ha ve at least one memor y module installed for th e comput er to work. Power and the batteries Y our computer recei ves its po wer through the AC adapter and po wer[...]

173 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The A C adapter and po wer cord/cable work corr ectly , b ut the battery will not charge. The battery does not char ge while the computer is consumi ng full po wer . T ry turning off the computer . The battery may not be inserted correctly in the computer . T urn off t[...]

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

175 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 computer , and Restart the computer using the T ouchPad on the internal ke yboard. The computer will restart and recognize the device. Display problems Here are some typical display problems and t heir solutions: The screen is blank. Display Auto Off may ha ve gone int[...]

176 If Someth ing Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Press Fn and F5 simultaneously to make sure the display priority is not set for the built-in screen. The screen does not look right. Y ou can change the display settings b y clicking a blank area of the desktop with the secondary control b utton, then clicking Pro[...]

177 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The display mode is set to Si multaneous and the external display device does not w ork. Make sure the e xternal monitor is capable of displaying at resolutions of 800 x 600 or higher . De vi ces that do not support this resolution will on ly w ork in Internal/External[...]

178 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. 3 On the pop-up menu, click Properties . The dri ve’ s Properties box appears. This feature is not av ailable for CD/DVD drives. 4 Click the To o l s tab. 5 [...]

179 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Some programs run corr ectly but others do not. This is probably a conf iguration prob lem. 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 d[...]

180 If Someth ing Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 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 dirt or f oreign object can interfere with the laser beam. Examine the disc to s[...]

181 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 If the problem is with a data CD or D VD, refer to the software’ s documentation an d check that the hardware confi guration meets the program’ s needs. The disc will not come out of the drive when y ou click the eject b utton on the screen. Press the button on the[...]

182 If Someth ing Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Card Information Structure When you insert a PC Card into a slot, the computer atte mpts to determine the type of card and the resources it requires b y reading its Card Information St ructure (CIS). Sometimes the CIS contains enough information for you to use the car[...]

183 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware 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 es [...]

184 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 xxxx , wher e xxxx is the identifier for yo[...]

185 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware 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 no[...]

186 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[...]

187 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Wireless networking problems This section provides general troublesho oting 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 a[...]

188 If Someth ing Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 driv er is loaded. Carefully note any error messages— these will be very helpful if you should confer with a support techni cian at a later time. ❖ V erify that the network connec tion is con figured to obtain its Internet Protocol (IP) address dynamically: 1 Clic[...]

189 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Enter Cmd and press Enter . ❖ Enter PING 192.168.1.1 at the command prompt, and press Enter . ❖ If “Request T imed Out” or another error message appears in response, then the problem is probably W i-Fi-related. ❖ If you ha v e enabled an y secu rity pro v[...]

190 If Someth ing Goes Wrong D VD operating pr oblems 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 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 ariety), check to see if the adapter comes with its own management util ity . If it does, the utility may be disabling the W indo[...]

191 If Something Goes Wrong D VD op er ating pr oblems 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 5 V erify that your computer recognizes your D VD-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 device propert ies” on page 170 for instructions on using De vice Manager to v[...]

192 If Someth ing Goes Wrong D VD operating pr oblems 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 5 Click OK . D VD titles, games, or applic ations appear distorted. Hav ing Stretch enabled when your v ideo resolution is set to 640 x 480 or 800 x 600 can cause distortion. T o disable Stretch, follo w the instructions belo w: 1 Right-click the Desktop , select Pr opertie[...]

193 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 7 Click OK . Develop good computing habits Sa ve y our work frequently . Y ou can ne ver predict when your computer will lock, forcing you to close a progra m and lose unsav ed changes. Many software programs b uild in an automatic backup, but you should not rely solely[...]

194 If Someth ing Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Get familiar with all the user’ s guides prov ided with your computer , as well as the manuals that come with the programs and devices you purchase. Y our local computer store or book store sells a variety of self- help books you can us e to suppl ement the inform at[...]

195 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 descripti ve enough to be easily understood in the future, such as “Before installing Brand X Accounting app. ” Then click Cr eate . 6 W indows creates the Restore Point and automatically stamps it wit[...]

196 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 the data we ha ve created with it, and stored on its hard di sk dri v e. Since problems with either hardware or software can mak e the data inacce[...]

197 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[...]

198 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 vorites for Internet Explorer (v er 5.0 or ne wer): 1 In Internet Explorer , click Fi le , Import and Export . 2 The Import/Export W izard will appear . Click Nex[...]

199 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 xternal hard driv es, D VD writers, scanners, etc.) and software (applications lik e Microsoft Of fice and[...]

200 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 softwa re. 4 Restart W indo ws. 5 Use the ne w hardware or software for a while, noting any ne w problems. Make sure that your critical applications (e-mail, business apps, etc.) are[...]

201 If Something Goes Wrong If you need further assistance 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Detailed syste m specif ication s are a v ailable at www .ts.toshiba.com by selecting your particular p roduct and model number , clicking GO , an d then clicking the Detailed Specs link from the menu on the left, or just refer to the computer documentation shipped wit[...]

202 If Someth ing Goes Wrong Other T oshiba Internet W eb sites 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 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 o shiba Internet W eb sites T oshiba’ s worldwide offices toshiba.com W orldwide T oshiba corporate s[...]

203 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, [...]

204 Appendix A Hot Keys Hot keys are keys th at, whe n pr essed in combination with the Fn ke y , turn system functions on and of f. Hot keys ha ve a legend on the k ey indicat ing the option or feature the ke y controls. V olume Mute Password security Fn + This hot key enables/disables volume mute on your computer . When volume mute is enabled, n [...]

205 Hot Keys P asswor d security 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Without a password The Fn + F1 key combination turns of f the display and activ ates instant security . Using the pointing de vice or any ke y will mak e the display’ s content reappear , if no password is set for the current user . With a password The Fn + F1 key combination turns of f the d[...]

206 Hot Keys P asswor d security 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged When the main battery is no t fully char ged (e ven if the computer is operating on A C power) your display may reappear automatically after a short time. T o protect your desktop, you must set up a screen sav er with a password before [...]

207 Hot Keys Po w e r u s a g e 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Power usage Fn + This hot ke y displays th e Po wer Schemes tab of the Po wer Options Properties windo w . Sample P ower Schemes tab in P ower Options Y ou can conf igure your computer’ s po wer usage using the drop do wn lists. Y ou can choose one of the prov ided po wer schemes or select you[...]

208 Hot Keys Standby mode 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Standby mode Fn + This hot key places the co mputer into Standby mode. ❖ A message box displays b y defau lt to conf irm that the computer is entering Standby mode. Y ou can choose not to display this message box. Sample Standby conf irmation box ❖ For more information about Standb y mode, please [...]

209 Hot Keys Hibernation mode 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Hibernation mode Fn + This hot key places the comp uter into Hibernation mode. ❖ If Hibernation mode is en abled (the default) a message box displays b y defau lt to conf irm the computer is entering Hibernation mode. Y ou can choose not to display this message box. Sample Hibernatio n conf irma[...]

210 Hot Keys Display modes 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Display modes Display brightness Fn + F8 does not perform any function. Fn + This hot ke y cycles through the po wer-on display options. The display modes are: ❖ Built-in display only ❖ Built-in display and external monitor simultaneously ❖ External monitor only ❖ TV and LCD ❖ TV only Sampl[...]

211 Hot Keys Disabling or enabling the T ouchP ad 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Disabling or enabling the T o uchPad Zooming applications in/out Fn + This hot key enables/disables the T ouchPad. For more information on using the T ouchPad, see “Disabling or enabling the T ouchPad” on page 69 . Sample disable and en able T ouchP a d windows Fn + This ho[...]

212 Hot Keys K eyboar d hot keys 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Keyboard hot keys When overlay keys are enabled, the Home and End ke ys will not function without using the m in conjunction with the Fn key . For information about o verlay keys, see “Overlay keys” on page 84 . Fn + This hot key turns the numeric ov erlay on and off. Fn + This hot key turn[...]

213 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 w s the shapes of the typical A C po wer cord/cable connectors for v arious parts of the w orld. USA and Canada UL appr oved CSA appr oved United Kingdom BS appr oved Australia AS appr oved Europe VD A appr oved [...]

214 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[...]

215 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Getting Started 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Profile Settings—The Prof iles utility lets you switch between network configurations. For more information, see “Profile Settings” on page 225 . ❖ ConfigFree SUMMIT —The ConfigFree SUMMIT utility is used to connect with othe r Conf igFree users [...]

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

217 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Confi gF r ee Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 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. Using Connecti vity Doctor , you can vie w detailed[...]

218 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Conf igF r ee Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Location of wireless comm unication switch (identif ied with a yello w arro w) ❖ Status of wireless communication switch (on or of f) Sample Connectivity Doctor scr een Movin g the mouse pointer o v er a wired or wireless network de vice icon dis[...]

219 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Confi gF r ee Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 If a problem or potential problem is detected, in most case s, a screen automatically display s sho wing yo u the possible cause and solution for the problem. A triangle containing an excl amation point also appears on the Connecti vity Doctor screen a[...]

220 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Conf igF r ee Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Search for Wireless Devices The Search for W ireless De vices utility searches for wireless LAN and Bluetooth de vices currently used i n the neighborhood, and displays in formation about them on a virtual map. T o search for wireless devices: 1 Click [...]

221 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Confi gF r ee Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample viewi ng W i-F i devices 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 [...]

222 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Conf igF r ee Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample drag ging a device to the Access P oin t Sample W ir eless settings screen 3 Enter the SSID/WEP inform ation an d connect to the device. After the Access Point is set up and add ed to the connection list, the system displays the Connection scree[...]

223 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Confi gF r ee Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Creating a detected device wireless connection The following screen sho ws an example of Bluetooth de vices that are detected using the Search f or Wireless De vices option. Mo ving the mouse cursor o ver a d e vice icon displays information about the [...]

224 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Conf igF r ee Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample dragging the f ile to the Bluetooth device icon T o be prompted for the de vice: 1 Drag and drop the file to the Bluetooth radar icon on the ConfigFree Launcher . Sample dragging the f ile to the Bluetooth r adar icon Or , you can right click on[...]

225 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Confi gF r ee Utilities 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 disconnect [...]

226 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Conf igF 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 [...]

227 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Confi gF r ee Utilities 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[...]

228 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Conf igF 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 f ine-tune them as necessary . Profi[...]

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

230 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Conf igF 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 Hos[...]

231 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Confi gF r ee Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample of sharing a f ile with one user ❖ 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 th e center of the SUMMIT table, i[...]

232 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Conf igF r ee Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Participating users must be c onnected by LAN, wireless LAN, or Bluetooth (P AN). Firewall software may prevent ConfigFree SUMMIT from working. Using ConfigFree SUMMIT T o host a ConfigFree SUMMIT : 1 Click the icon in the system tray . 2 Click SUMMIT [...]

233 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Confi gF r ee Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 1 Drag and drop the file to the W ireless radar icon on the ConfigFree Launcher . 2 Right click on the f ile and choose a file recipient. 3 Click Send . An Access Point may not always be a v ailable. T o find out ho w to use Quick Connect to la unch Co[...]

234 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Conf igF r ee Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o re vie w the current T oshiba Wireless Projector settings and change them if necessary: 1 Click the icon in the system tray . 2 Mov e the mouse pointer to T oshiba Wir eless Projector (DPJ) , then click Settings . The Quick Connect properties dialo[...]

235 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Confi gF r ee Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The wireless LAN conf iguration re turns to the se ttings that were last used before the Qu ick Connect function was started: ❖ If the T o shiba W ireless Projector utility is closed. ❖ If you select T oshiba W ireless Projector (DPJ) from the Conf[...]

236 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 yo u want you r computer to automatically switch from th e netw[...]

237 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Semi-A utomatic Switc h F eatur e 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o use the Semi-Automatic Switch feature: 1 Right-click the icon in t he system tray . 2 Click A u to Switch . The Auto Switch dialog box appears. 3 Select the A uto Switch (SSID) tab . 4 Select the profile to be auto matically selected when[...]

238 Glossary 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[...]

239 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 EPR OM erasable programmable read-only memory FAT f ile allocation table FCC Federal Communicat ions Commission GB gigabyte HDD hard disk dri ve HTML Hypertext Markup Language IEEE Institute of Electrical a nd Electronics Engineers I/O input/output IRQ interrupt request ISP Internet service provider KB kilobyte LA[...]

240 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 USB univ ersal serial bus URL uniform resource lo cator WA N wide area netw ork www W orld Wide W eb Te r m s These terms may appear in this user’ s guide. A active-matrix display — A liquid crystal display (LCD) made from an array of liquid crystal cells using activ e-matrix technology . Also known as a “TF[...]

241 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 BIOS (basic input/ output system) — Basic instructions, s tored in read- only memory (R OM), containing the information the computer needs in order to check hardware and load the operating system when you start up the computer . bit: — Short for “binary di git. ” A bit is the smallest uni t of informat ion[...]

242 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 central processing unit (CPU) — The chip that functions as the “brain” of the computer . It takes informa tion from outside sources, such as memory or keyboard input, processes the information, and sends the results to another device that uses the information. character — Any letter , number , or symbol yo[...]

243 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 cursor — A symbol that indicates the current position on the screen. The shape of the cursor varies, depending on the prog ram you are using and what you are doing. D default — The setting selected by a program when the user does not specify an alternati ve setting. device — A component attached to the compu[...]

244 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 diskette — A thin, flexible disk in a protecti ve jack et that stores magnetically encoded data. Diskettes can be removed from the computer and come in two sizes: 5.25-inch and 3.5-inch. Y our computer uses 3.5-inch diskettes. See also double-density diskette, high-density diskette. document — Any file created[...]

245 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 expansion de vice — A de vice that connects to a computer to expand its capabilities. Other names for an expansion device are port e xpander , port replicator , docking station, or network adapter . extension — See f ile extens ion . external device — See de vice . F fil e — A collection of related informa[...]

246 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 H hard disk — A storage device composed of a rigid platter or platters that can be magnetically coded with data. Hard disks hold much more information than diskettes and ar e used for long-term storage of programs and data. The primary (or only) hard disk in a computer is usually fix ed, b ut some computers hav [...]

247 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 K keyboard shortcut — A key or combination of keys that you use to perform a task instead of using a pointing device such as the T ouchPad. L L1 (level one) cache — Memory cache b uilt into the processor to help improv e processing speed. See also cache, CPU c ache, L 2 cach e. L2 (level tw o) cache — Memory[...]

248 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 MIDI (Musical Instrume nt Digital Interface) — A standard for connecting musical instruments, synthesizers, and comput ers. The MIDI standard provides a way of translating music into a form computers can use, and vice v ersa. modem — Short for “modulator/demodulator . ” A device that con verts information [...]

249 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 parallel — Processes that occur simultan eous ly . In comm unications, it means the transmission of more th an one bit of in formation at a time. On your co mput er , the parallel port provides a parallel communications interface between the computer and an appropriate device. Most modern printers are parallel. [...]

250 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 R RAM (random access memory) — V olatile memory that can be written to as well as read. By volatile, we mean that information in RAM is lost when you turn off your computer . This type of memory is used for your computer ’ s main memory . See also memory . Compare RO M . random access memory — See RAM. read-[...]

251 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 software — See pr ogra m. Compare ha rd w are . Standby — A feature of some Wi n dow s ® operating systems that allo w s you to turn off the computer without exiting your op en applications and to continue from where you left off when you turn the computer on again. Suspend — A feature of some Wi n dow s ®[...]

252 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 W orld Wide W eb (www) — The worldwi de network of W eb sites linked together ov er the Internet. A user of the W eb can jump from site to site regardless of the location of the computer hosting the site. See also Internet.[...]

253 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Index Numerics 101-key keyboard 82 A AC adapter 45 AC power cord/cable connectors 213 accessories carrying cases 78 memory 51 , 59 adding memory 51 adjusting record ing quality 141 Alt keys 83 audio .wav files 140 audio features 140 Auto-Run 99 B backing up files 81 battery caring for 123 changing 121 charge not lasting 17[...]

254 Index 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 DMA 168 IRQ 168 character keys 82 charging the battery 48 checking device properties 170 click 69 commands powering down 101 communications network connection 134 system resources 168 compact disc positioning 96 compact discs handling 97 inserting 96 removing 97 , 98 computer customizing 148 non-system disk or disk e[...]

255 Index 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 DVD-ROM drive problems 179 troubleshooting 179 DVD-ROM/multi -function drive problems 179 E energy saving features 110 environment computer-friendly 38 error messages device driver conflict 167 general hardware problem 167 non-system disk or disk error 164 , 179 problem with display settings/ current settings not wor[...]

256 Index 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Internet Explorer 130 moving to desktop 129 recycle bin 130 safety 35 Industry Canada requirement 4 installation memory module 52 installing memory modules 51 mouse 74 instant passwords, using 151 Internet bookmarked site no t found 166 connecting to 138 features 139 slow connection 166 surfing 139 uploading and down[...]

257 Index 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 O opening the di splay panel 49 other documentatio n 36 overlay keys 84 P password deleting a supervisor 154 disabling a user 152 supervisor set up 152 passwords instant, using 151 setting user 150 PC Card checklist 182 CIS (Card Informatio n Structure) 18 2 computer stops working 183 errors 184 hot swapping 145 hot [...]

258 Index 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 external monitor 175 faulty memory 171 hardware conflict 167 , 168 high-pitched noise 18 1 illegal operation 161 Internet bookmarked site not found 166 Internet connection is slow 166 keyboard not responding 163 missing files/trouble accessin g a disk 177 modem not receiving or transmitting 186 no sound 181 non-syste[...]

259 Index 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 TOSHIBA Touch and Launch 158 sound problem solving 181 sounds recording 140 speakers using external 142 Standby 101 using 107 Standby mode going into more quickly 108 hot key 208 starting again from 109 start button 130 starting a program 86 Run dialog box 88 Windows Explorer 87 Windows Start menu 86 Startup menu pro[...]

260 Index 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 problem solving 164 Windows XP Professional desktop 128 wireless interoperability 7 wireless networking 134 Wizards Dial-Up Networking Wizard 134[...]