Toshiba L300-EZ1004X manual

GMAD00175010 03/08 If you need assistance: ❖ T oshiba’ s Support W eb site pcsupport.toshiba.com ❖ T oshiba Global Support Centre Calling within the United States (800) 457 -7777 Calling from outside the United States (949) 859 -4273 For more in formation, see “If Something Goes Wrong” on page 152 in this gui de. Satellite Pro ® L300 Ser[...]

2 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling . Model: Satellite Pro ® L300 Series Recordable and/or ReWritable Drive(s) and Associated Software W arranty The computer system you purchased ma[...]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 VCCI Class B Information Modem W arning Notice Conformity Statement The equipment has been ap prov ed to [Commission Decisio n “CTR21”] for pan- European single terminal connection to the Public Switched T elephone Network (PSTN). Howe ver , due to dif ferences between the indi vidual PSTNs provided in dif ferent countr[...]

11 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using this Equipment in Japan In Japan, the frequency bandwi dth of 2,400 MHz to 2,483.5 MHz for second generation low-po wer data communicatio n systems such as this equipment ov erlaps that of mobile object identifi cation systems (premises radio station and specified lo w-power radio station). 1. Sticker Please put the f[...]

12 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Device Authorization This device obtains the T echnical Regu lation Conformity Certification and the T echnical Conditions Complian ce Approv al, and it belongs to t he device class of radio equipment of low-power data communication system radio station stipulated in the Radio Law and the T e lecommunications Business Law o[...]

13 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 802.11b (2.4 GHz) Europe - Restrictions for us e of 2.4 GHz Frequencies in European Community Countries Australia Austria Belgium Canada Denmark Finland France Germany Greece Ireland Italy Liechtenstein Luxembour g Netherlands New Zealand Norway Portugal Sweden Switzerland UK USA België/ Belgique: For pri vate usage outsid[...]

14 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 802.11a (5 GHz) Tu r b o M o d e ( 5 G H z ) Europe - Restrictions for Use of 5 GHz Frequencies in European Community Countries O: allowed x: forbidden ❖ T o remain in conformance with Euro pean spectrum usage laws for Wireless LAN operation, the above 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz channel limitations apply . The user should use the [...]

15 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 location and consult the local technical support staff responsible for the wireless network. ❖ The 5 GHz T urbo mode feature is not allowed for operation in any European Community co untry . ❖ 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 provi[...]

16 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 802.11a (5 GHz) Tu r b o M o d e ( 5 G H z ) Approved Countries/Regions for use for the Intel ® PRO/ Wireless LAN 2100 3B Mini PCI Adapter This equipment is approv ed to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table. Do not use this equipment except in the countries/regions in the following table. Aust[...]

17 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/regions in the following table. Do not use this equipment except in the countries/regions in the following table. Approved Countries/Regions for the Realtek ® RTL8187B This equip[...]

18 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Approved Countries/Regions for use for the Intel ® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection This equipment is approv ed to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table. Do not use this equipment except in th e countries/regions in the follow ing table. An adhoc mode is available in Ch1- Ch11(802.11b/g)[...]

19 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Approved Countries/Regions for the Intel ® Wireless Wi-Fi ® Link 4965AGN This equipment is approv ed to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table. Do not use this equipment except in th e countries/regions in the follow ing table. An adhoc mode is available in Ch1- Ch11(802.11b/g), An Infrastructu[...]

20 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Bluetooth ® Wireless T echnolo gy Interoperability Bluetooth ® Cards from TOSHIB A are designed to be interoperable with an y product with Bluetooth wireless technology that is based on Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS) radio t echnology , and is compliant to: ❖ Bluetooth Specification as def ined and approv ed b[...]

21 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Approved Countries/Regions for use ( Bluetooth ® wireless technology) Bluetooth ® Card from T oshiba equipment is ap proved to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the follo wing table. Do not use this equipment except in th e countries/regions in the follow ing table. Bluetooth ® Wireless T echnology and Y our[...]

22 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 In some situatio ns or en vironments, the use of Bluetooth wireless technology may be restricted by the proprietor of th e building or responsible representati ves of the organization. These situations may for example include: ❖ Using the equipment with Bluetooth wireless technology on boar d airplanes, or ❖ In any othe[...]

23 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Ta i w a n The legal communications mentioned in the abov e item refer to radio communications operated in accordan ce with telecommunication laws and regulations. Lo w power radio frequency electric machin ery shall resist ag ainst interference from legal communications or from industrial, scientific and medical radio emis[...]

24 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[...]

25 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Optical Drive Safety Instructions This appliance contains a laser syst em and is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT . T o use this model properl y , read th e user’ s guide carefully and keep it for your fut ure reference. Never attempt to disass emble, adjust or repair an opti cal drive. Y ou could damage the drive. Y[...]

26 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Export Administration Regulation This document contains technical data that may be controlled under the U.S. Export Administration Regulations, and ma y be subject to the approval of the U.S. Department of Commerce prior to expor t. Any export, directly or indirectly , in contrav ention of the U.S. Export Ad ministration Re[...]

27 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T rademarks Satellite Pro and ConfigFree are re gister ed trademarks of T oshiba America Information Systems, Inc. and/or T oshiba Corporation. Microsoft, Outlook and W indow s are either registered trademar ks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporatio n in the United States and/or other countries. DirectX, Active Desktop, Dire[...]

28 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Contents Introduction ................ ................................................................ 35 This guide ...............................................................37 Safety icons ............................................................38 Other icons used ...............................................[...]

29 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 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 Install[...]

30 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Cleaning the computer ......................................81 Moving the computer ........................................81 Using a computer lock ......................................81 Chapter 2: Learning the Ba sics ................................................. 83 Computing tips ..........................[...]

31 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Chapter 3: Mobile Computin g ........................... ...................... 100 Toshiba’s energy-saver design..............................100 Running the computer on battery power ..............101 Battery Notice ................................................. 101 Power management ........................[...]

32 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Surfing the Internet .........................................124 Internet features ..............................................125 Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet ......................................125 Exploring audio features .......................................126 Recording sounds[...]

33 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer ...........................150 TOSHIBA Accessibility .......................................... 151 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong ............. ...................... 152 Problems that are easy to fix ................................152 Problems when you turn on the computer ...[...]

34 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Appendix A: Hot Keys ........ ...................................................... 187 Volume Mute ........................................................187 Password security ................................................187 Without a password ........................................187 With a password .....[...]

35 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 I n t roduct ion W elcome to the world of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. W ith your T osh iba notebook computer , your work and entertainment can accompan y you where ver you go. Y our Comp uter model may be ENERGY ST AR ® com pliant. If the model you purchased is compliant, it is labeled with the ENER GY ST AR [...]

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

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

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

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

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

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

42 Getting Started Selecting a place to work ❖ Avoid prolonged physical contact with the u nderside or surface of the computer . ❖ Compute r base and palm rest can become hot! Avoid prolonged contact to prevent heat injur y to skin. Read the “ A void e xtended contact between computer base/palm rest and skin” section in the “Instruction M[...]

43 Getting Started Setting up your computer Important information on your computer’ s cooling fan Y our co mputer may have a CPU cooling fan that cools t he CPU by drawing outside air into the computer . Always mak e sure your compute r and AC adapt or have adequate ventilation and are protected from overheating when the power is turne d on or wh[...]

44 Getting Started Setting up your computer Please hand le your computer carefully to avoid scratching or d amaging the surface. Setting up your software When you turn on the computer for the first time, do not turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely . The names o f windows displaye d, and the order in which window[...]

45 Getting Started Re gistering your computer with T oshib a Registering your computer with T oshiba Product registration is strongly reco mmended, and allows T oshiba to send you periodic updates, announcement s, and special offers applicable to your p roduct. Product registration can be completed during the initial start up process of your comput[...]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

53 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 4 Remove the main battery . For information on removing the main battery , see “Removing the battery from the computer” on page 110 . 5 Close the display panel an d turn the computer upside down to locate the memory module slot cover . (Sample Illustration) Locati ng the memory module slot cover 6 Usi[...]

54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 7 Remove the memory module slot cov er . 8 Place the screw 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 metal surface to discharge any static electricity you may have built up. Avoid to[...]

55 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 11 Pick up the memory modul e by its sides, a voiding an y contact with its connector . Position the modul e tow ard the socket, aligning the connector ’ s notch wi th the matching key in the socket. (Sample Illustration) Aligning the memory module with t he sock et 12 Firmly press the mem ory module in[...]

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

57 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 16 T urn the computer right side up. 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer . TECHNICAL NOTE: Y ou must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work. Y ou can now continue setting up the computer . When the operating system has loaded, you can verify that the computer has r[...]

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

59 Getting Started Har d Drive Recovery Utilities Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Y our computer has been configured with a hard disk partition to allow you to recov er your hard di sk drive or reinstall selected applications and software features or utilities. It is strongly recommended that y ou create recover y DVDs before using your system. For m[...]

60 Getting Started Har d Drive Recovery Utilities T o create recov ery D VDs: 1 Double-click the Recovery Disc Cr eator icon on the W indows ® desktop. Y ou can also launch the application by clicking Start , All Programs , and then Recovery Disc Creator . 2 Select DV D (to create Recovery media on D VDs). 3 Select the items you want to copy by cl[...]

61 Getting Started Har d Drive Recovery Utilities ❖ Recov ering the C: partition with a user spec ified size ❖ Hard Disk Dri ve Reco very using the Recov ery media ❖ Checking the HDD operating status Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the recover y partition Y ou have the options of reco vering your system using the Hard Driv e Recov ery partitio[...]

62 Getting Started Har d Drive Recovery Utilities Recovering the original factory image (recommended recovery method) Recovering a hard disk drive to its out of box state deletes all parti tions on the hard disk drive and you r information will be lost. Be sure to save your work to external media first. 1 On the T oshiba Recovery W izard screen, se[...]

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

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

65 Getting Started Har d Drive Recovery Utilities The size of the C: drive will disp lay on the progress bar as you make your selections. 4 Click Next to begin the restoration. Once complete, a message displays that the HDD has been recov ered. 5 Press any ke y on your keyboard to restart the computer . Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recover y [...]

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

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

68 Getting Started Using external display de vices Connecting an external monitor or projector Y ou can easily attach an external monitor or projector to your computer if you need a lar ger screen. T o do this: 1 Read the directions that came with the monitor to see if you first need to install ne w software. 2 Connect the monitor’ s video cable [...]

69 Getting Started Using an external k e yboard ❖ CR T—External monitor only ❖ LCD + CR T Mu lti Monitor—Internal disp lay and external monitor , with one acting as the primary display and the other as an extended desktop ❖ Swap—Swi tch primary disp lay between internal display and external monitor when using extended desktop (Sample Im[...]

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

71 Getting Started Connecting a printer Setting up a printer Some printers require a specific installation process. Refer to your printer installation guide for instructions before completing the following procedure. If your printer does not support Plug and Play , follo w these steps to set it up for the first time. Y ou only need to set up the pr[...]

72 Getting Started Connecting an option al e xternal diskette drive Connecting an optional external diskette drive Some operations, such as creati ng a password service diskette, require a diskette dri ve designed for use with 3.5-inch diskettes. (Sample Illustration) Optional external USB diskette drive T o connect an optional external USB disk et[...]

73 Getting Started T urning off the computer Options for turning off the computer Depending on the operating sy stem installed, you have more than one option av ailable for turning off the computer: T urn Of f or Shut Do wn, Hibernate, and Standby . Each option has its advantages. T urn Off or Shut Down Factors to consider when choosing either T ur[...]

74 Getting Started T urning off the computer ❖ Since information is being retr ie ved from the hard disk rather than from memor y , restarting f rom Hibernation takes a li ttle more time and consumes more main battery p o wer to start up than when restarting from Standby . ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in which you[...]

75 Getting Started T urning off the computer Using the T urn Off Comput er or Shut Down commands Use the following steps to turn of f your computer . Tu r n O f f Follo w these steps to turn of f the computer when you are not connected to a domain server: 1 Click Start , and then T urn off computer . The T urn of f computer dialog box appears. (Sam[...]

76 Getting Started T urning off the computer 2 Click the TO SHIB A Po wer Sa ver icon. 3 Click on the Setup Action tab . (Sample Image) Setup action settings screen 4 Select the options you want from the drop-down lists. These options are set separately for how they operate while the computer is running on battery power or while connected to AC pow[...]

77 Getting Started T urning off the computer Once the computer is conf igured, you can turn it off b y either pressing the power b utton or closing the display panel, de pending on the options set . Restarting your computer T o start the computer up again, pr ess the po wer b utton until th e on/ of f light glows green. If you turn off the computer[...]

78 Getting Started T urning off the computer 4 Select Hibernation for the options you want. These options are set separately for how they operate while the computer is running on battery power or while connected to AC power . ❖ When I press the po wer button Set this option to Hibernate if you want the computer to go into Hibernation mode wh en y[...]

79 Getting Started T urning off the computer Using and configuring Standby mode T o turn off the computer using the Standby command, click Start , T urn off computer , and then select Stand By . (Sample Image) T urn off computer W indows ® dialog box The computer sav es the status of all open programs and f iles, turns of f the display , and enter[...]

80 Getting Started Customizing your comp uter’ s settings 5 Click App l y . 6 Click OK . For more information about the Power Saver utility , see “TOSHIBA Power Saver” on page 144 . Once the computer is conf igured , you can place it into Standby mode by either pressing the po wer button or closing the display panel, depending on the Standby [...]

81 Getting Started Caring for your computer Caring for your computer This section giv es tips on cleaning and moving your computer . For information about taking care of your computer’ s battery , see “T aki ng care of your battery” on page 113 . Please hand le your computer carefully to avoid scratching or d amaging the surface. Cleaning the[...]

82 Getting Started Caring for your computer T o secure the computer: 1 Wrap the cable through or around some part of a heavy object. Make sure there is no way for a potent ial thief to slip the cable of f the object. 2 Pass the locking end through the loop. 3 Insert the cable’ s locking end into the security lo ck slot on your computer , then eng[...]

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

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

85 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboar d Using the keyboard Y our co mputer’ s ke yboard contai ns character keys, control ke ys, function ke ys, and special W indo ws ® ke ys, providing all the functionality of a full- size ke yboard. (Sample Illustration) Ke yboar d Character keys T y ping with the character keys is very mu ch li ke ty pi n[...]

86 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboar d Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys (Sample Illustration) Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys The Ctrl , Fn , and Alt keys do different things depending on the program you are using. For more inform ation, see your prog ram documentation. Function keys The functio n keys (no t to be confused with the Fn key) are the 12 keys at the[...]

87 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboar d Overlay keys The ke ys with gray numbers and symbols on the front of them form the numeric and cursor ov erlay . This overlay lets you enter numeric data or control the cursor as you would using the 10-key ke ypad on a desktop comput er’ s k eyboard . (Sample Illustration) Numeric and cursor contr ol ov[...]

88 Learning the Basics Starting a pr ogram Starting a program The easiest way to start a program is to double-click the name of the file that contains the information you want to work on. T o f ind the file, use My Computer or W indo ws ® Explorer . If you prefer to open the program f i rst, you hav e four options. Y ou can: ❖ Double-click the i[...]

89 Learning the Basics Starting a pr og ram This example opens W ordPad using Windo ws ® Explorer . 1 Click Start , and then All Programs . 2 Click Accessories . 3 Click Windo ws Explore r . 4 Click My Computer to expa nd the windo w . 5 In the left part of the win dow , cl ick th e line that ends in “(C:). ” 6 In the left part of the window ,[...]

90 Learning the Basics Saving your work 2 In the Run dial og box: ❖ If you know the program’ s location, ty pe the command line. For a program in the W indo ws ® folder , type just the program name. Otherwise, type the ful l file path. For example, to access W o rdPad, type: c:Program FilesWindows NTA ccessorieswordpad.exe, then click OK .[...]

91 Learning the Basics Saving your work Saving files 1 In your Windo ws ® -based application, click File , and then Sav e . If you are working with a docum ent that already has a f ile name, this is all you need to do. If y ou created a new document, your program displays a Sav e As dialog box. Use this dialog box to specify where to store the doc[...]

92 Learning the Basics Printing your work File names The W indo ws ® operating system supp orts long file names that can contain up to 255 characters and can include spaces. Some applications do not support long file names and require file names limited to no more th an eight characters. Y ou may use all the letters and nu mbers on the keyboard pl[...]

93 Learning the Basics Backing up your work T o print a file: 1 If your printer is not on, turn it on no w . 2 In your Windo ws ® application, click File , and then Print . The program displays a Print dialog box. (Sample Image) Print dialog box 3 Specify the print parameters. For e xample, the range of pages and number of copies to print. 4 Click[...]

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

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

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

97 Learning the Basics Using the optical drive If you insert the disc incorrectly , it may jam the drive. If this happens, contact T oshiba support for assistance. 9 Push the disc tray in by pressing gently on the center of the tray until it clicks into place. Y ou are ready to use the disc. Playing an audio CD Insert an audio CD and close the disc[...]

98 Learning the Basics Using the optical drive For more information regarding supported optical media formats please refer to your computer’ s detailed specif ications at pcsupport.toshiba.com . Due to manufacturing and quality variations in third party optical media (e.g., CD or DVD) or optical media players/recorders, in certain cases, your T o[...]

99 Learning the Basics T oshiba’ s online r esour ces Never use a pencil to press the manual eject button. Pencil lead can break off inside the computer and damage it. 2 Pull the tray out until it is fully open , remove the disc, and place it in its protecti ve co ver . 3 Gently press the tray in to close it. Caring for optical discs ❖ Store yo[...]

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

101 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power Running the computer on battery power The computer contains a remov abl e Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery that provides po wer when you are aw ay from an A C outlet. Y ou can recharg e it many ti mes. Battery Notice Battery life may vary considerably from specif ications depending on product m[...]

102 Mobile Computing Char gi ng batteries TECHNICAL NOTE: Depending on your system, the RTC battery may only charge while the computer is turned on. Power management Y our co mputer ships with the p ower management options preset to a configuration that will prov ide the most stable opera ting en vironment and optimum system performan ce for both A[...]

103 Mobile Computing Char ging ba tteries Battery charge time may vary depending on the applications, power management settings, and features used. Charging the main battery T o charge the main battery while it is in your computer , plug the computer into a li ve electrical ou tlet. The battery char ges whether the computer is on or off. TECHNICAL [...]

104 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power Depending on your system, the R TC battery may only charge while the computer is turned on. If the R TC battery is lo w , the real-time clock and calendar may display the incorrect tim e and date, or stop working. T o recharge the R TC battery , plug the computer into a li v e electrical outlet and[...]

105 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either a battery pack is malfunctioning, or it is not receiving correc t input from the AC power supply . Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the ba tter y pack. See “Changing the main battery” on page 109 for information on replaci[...]

106 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power Determining remaining battery power Wait at least 16 se conds after turning on the computer before trying to monitor the remaining battery power . The computer needs this time to check the battery’ s remaining capac ity and perform its calculations. 1 Click Start , Contro l Panel , Perf ormance a[...]

107 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power If you hav e Hibernation mode enabled (the default), the computer copies the details of your open pr ograms and files to the hard disk before shutting down. For more information on using Hibernation, see “Hibernation mode” on page 73. Setting battery alarms Y ou can set two alarms. Each alarm c[...]

108 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power The following sections describe ho w to choose a Po wer Profile and discuss each po wer-sa ving option. Power Profiles Y ou can choo se a predefined Po wer Prof ile or select your own combination of power management options. T o do this: 1 Click Start , Contro l Panel , Perf ormance and Maintenance[...]

109 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery Using a hot key to se t the Power Profile Y ou may use a hot ke y to set the Power Profile. T o set the Power Profile: 1 Press Fn and F2 simultaneously to display th e Po wer Profile pop-up window . (Sample Image) P ower Pr of ile pop-up window 2 While continuing to press Fn , press F2 until you select[...]

110 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery TECHNICAL NOTE: T o avoid losing any data, save your files and then either completely shut down your computer or put it into Hibernation mode before changing the main battery . Removing the battery from the computer T o remove the battery: 1 Sav e your work. 2 T urn of f the computer or place it in Hib[...]

111 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery 6 Slide the battery release latch to release the battery . 7 Pull the discharged battery out of the computer . (Sample Illustration) Removing the battery If the battery is leaking or its case is cracked, put on protective gloves to handle it, and discard it immediately . Always dispose of used battery [...]

112 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery If the battery does not slide into the slot easily , move the battery release lock to the unlocked position and try again. Do not force the battery into position. (Sample Illustration) Inserting the battery 3 Slide the battery release lo ck to the locked position. (Sample Illustration) Locking the batt[...]

113 Mobile Computing T aking car e of your battery T aking care of your batter y The follo wing sections offer tips on how to take care of your battery and prolong its life. Safety precautions ❖ If the battery pack produces an odor , o verheats or changes color or shape while it is being used or charged, turn of f the computer’ s power immediat[...]

114 Mobile Computing T aking car e of your battery Maintaining your batter y Fully discharging your battery pack will allo w better accurac y of the battery meter . T o fully discharge your battery pack: ❖ Periodically , disconnect the computer from a power source and operate it on battery power until the battery pack fully discharges. Before doi[...]

115 Mobile Computing Disposing of used batteries Disposing of used batteries The life of a battery pack depends on usage. When the battery pack needs replacing, the main batt ery light flashes amber shortly after you hav e fully recharged the battery . Y ou m ust discard a batter y if it becomes damaged. Never attempt to dispose of a battery pack b[...]

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

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

118 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Explorin g the desktop Finding your way around the desktop Y our computer’ s desktop includes sev eral standard features: icons, Start button, T askb ar , System tray , and backgroun d pattern. (Sample Image) W indows ® oper ating system deskt op Icons An icon represents a folder , file, or program that[...]

119 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Exploring the desktop If you place the cursor over a n icon, a popup description of the file contents appears. Y our de sktop may contain other icons dependi ng on your configuration. See W indo ws ® online Help for more specific information on each icon and ho w to use it. Start button Y ou use the Start[...]

120 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Setting up for communications T y pical tasks in the System tray are Current time, Po wer usage mode, Mouse properties , and speaker volume. T o acti vate a specific task, double-c lick the appropriate System tray icon. Setting up for communications T o connect to the Internet, or use an online service, yo[...]

121 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Setting up for communications Connecting your computer to a network Y ou can conn ect your computer to a network to increase its capabilities and functionali ty using one of its communication ports. Accessing a network T o access a network: ❖ At the of fice, c onnect an Ethern et cable to the RJ45 jack o[...]

122 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Setting up for communications For more detailed i nformation regarding y our computer’ s modem, visit T oshiba’ s W eb site at accessories.toshiba.com . Before you can communicate using th e modem, you need to connect it to a telephone line. Y ou r computer’ s b uilt-in modem port provides an RJ-11 j[...]

123 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features An overview of using the Internet An overview of using the Internet The following sections giv e a quick introduction to t he Internet and some of its exciting featur es, under these headings: ❖ The Internet ❖ The W orld Wi de W eb ❖ Internet Service Providers ❖ Connecting to the Internet ❖ Surfi[...]

124 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features An overview of using the Internet Connecting to the Internet T o connect to the Internet, you need: ❖ A browser or communications program ❖ An Internet Service Pro vider (ISP ) or online service if you plan to use the Internet ❖ A way to connect to the ISP (for example modem/ Wi - F i ® /LAN etc.) O[...]

125 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features An overview of using the Internet Internet features The Internet offers man y types of comm unication tools to help you perform many tasks. ❖ Internet email T o send and recei ve email of your o wn, you need a mailbox on the W eb or an email address. If you hav e an account with an ISP , you can probably[...]

126 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Explor ing audio feat ur es Exploring audio features Y ou can use your co mputer to record sounds using the com puter’ s internal microphone (av ailable on certain models) or an opti onal external microphone. Y ou can listen to sound f iles or audio CDs using the b uilt-in speakers, headphones, or e xter[...]

127 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features We b C a m e r a The microphone on your computer might be set to Mute. T o check this, click Start, All Programs, Accessories, Entertainment, and then Volume Co ntrol. Using external speakers or headphones Y our co mputer is equipped w ith a full stereo sound system with internal speakers. Instead of usin [...]

128 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using an Expr essCard ® T o E-mail, instant message or video conference, you must be connected to the Internet. Dependin g on your computer mode l, the process of sendi ng E-mail, taking pictures or recording video messages may vary . The W eb camera software, by default, should already be running in the [...]

129 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot Removing an ExpressCard ® 1 Prepare the card for remov al by clicking the Sa fely Remove Hardwar e icon in the System tray and then selecting the card or de vice you want to remove. If the system is unable to prep are the card for safe remo v al, a message will tell you[...]

130 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot Do not use the Copy Disk function for this type of media. T o copy data from one media to another , use the drag-and-drop feature of the Windows ® operating system. Inserting memory media The follo wing instructions appl y to all types of supported media devices. 1 T ur[...]

131 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot 3 Grasp the card and pull it straight out. (Sample Illustration) Removing memory media Do not remove memory media while data is being written or read. Even when the Windows ® message “copying...” disappears, writing to the media might still be in progress and your d[...]

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

133 Utilities TOSHIB A Assist TOSHIBA Assist The TOSHIB A Assist pro vides qui ck access to computer functions and allows you to customize a range of com puter settings. T o access TOSHIB A Assist, do one of the following: ❖ Double-click the TOSHIB A Assist shortcut icon on the desktop. ❖ Click Start , All Programs , To s h i b a , Utilities , [...]

134 Utilities TOSHIB A Assist Connect The features av ailable in this category are: ❖ ConfigFree ® Connectivity Doctor (Sample Image) T OSHIBA Assist window – Connect tab[...]

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

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

137 Utilities TOSHIB A Assist Optimize The features av ailable in this category are: ❖ Hotkey assignment using Fn-esse® ❖ TOSHIB A Po wer Saver ❖ Mouse Utility ❖ TOSHIB A Hardware Se tup ❖ TOSHIB A Zooming Utilit y ❖ CD/D VD Dri ve Acoustic Silencer ❖ TOSHIB A Accessibility (Sample Image) T OSHIBA Assist window – Optimize tab[...]

138 Utilities Setting passwor ds Setting passwords Setting a password lets yo u walk away from your computer , secure in the knowledge that nobody can access your files. When you set a password, you must enter the password before you can w ork on your computer again. T oshiba supports se ve ral types of passwords on you r computer: ❖ An instant p[...]

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

140 Utilities Setting passwor ds 6 Click OK . The supervisor password u tility dialog bo x appears. 7 Select Able to run HWSetup or Unable to run HWSetup, and then click OK . 8 Restart the system to complete the process. Deleting a supervisor password T o delete a supervisor passwor d: 1 Click Start , All Programs , To s h i b a , Utilities , and t[...]

141 Utilities Setting passwor ds T o register a password for the po wer -on password functions: 1 Click Start , All Programs , To s h i b a , Utilities , and then TOSHIB A Passw ord Utility . The TOSHIB A P assword Utility windo w appears. (Sample Image) TOSHIB A P asswor d Utility window 2 Click Registered . 3 Enter your pas sword, and then enter [...]

142 Utilities TOSHIB A PC Dia gnostic T ool Utility TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic T ool Utility This utility can h elp diagnose problem s with devices in your computer . Refer to the online Help documentatio n within the application for additional help. The TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic T ool u tility may show tests for features you do not have. This is normal and[...]

143 Utilities Fn-esse® Fn-esse ® Desktop shortcuts and T oshiba’ s Fn-esse program pro vide quick ways to open programs, document s, and folders from within any W indows ® -based program without using the Start menu. For more information on cr eating desktop short cuts, refer to the oper ating system documentation that came with your computer [...]

144 Utilities TOSHIB A P ower Saver TOSHIBA Power Saver The TOSH IB A Power Sa v er is used for po wer management, enabling you to control your comput er’ s po wer usage, re gardless of the source, and use the man y pres et po wer profiles, or create one yourself. T o access TOSHIB A Po wer Sav er: ❖ Click Start , Contro l Panel , Perf ormance [...]

145 Utilities TOSHI BA P ower Saver Preset Power Profiles The preset po wer profiles are: ❖ Full Power ❖ High Power ❖ Normal ❖ D VD Playback ❖ Presentation ❖ Long Life These profiles cannot be deleted. It is not recommended to change the settings of these profiles. If you need a custom profile, create a new prof ile with the properties [...]

146 Utilities Mouse Utility Mouse Utility The Mouse utility allows you to change your pointing device or mouse settings. T o access the Mouse utility: 1 Click Start , Contro l Panel , Printers and other Hardware , and then Mouse , or click the Mouse icon in the Optimize tab of TOSHIB A Assist . The Mouse Properties screen appears. (Sample Image) Mo[...]

147 Utilities TO S H I B A H a rd w a re S e t u p TOSHIBA Hardware Setup TOSHIB A Hardware Setup is the T oshiba configuration management tool av ailable through th e W indows ® operating system. T o access it: ❖ Click the TO SHIB A Hard ware Se tup icon in the Optimize tab of TOSHIB A Assist . The TOSHIB A Hardware Setup screen appe ars. (Samp[...]

148 Utilities TO S H I B A H a rd w a re S e t u p ❖ CPU —Allows you to enable or disable CPU frequency switching modes Dynamically Swit chable —This mode is th e default setting for your computer , and automatica lly changes the processing frequency and decreases v oltage depending on the power source: ❖ AC P o w e r —If your computer is[...]

149 Utilities TOSHIB A Zooming Utility TOSHIBA Zooming Utility This utility allows you to select which applications will work with the zoom in/out hot ke ys (see “Hot Keys” on page 187 ). Y ou may select all applications or any subset of the follo wing: ❖ Microsoft ® Internet Explorer ® ❖ Microsoft ® Of f ice ❖ W indo ws Media ® Playe[...]

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

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

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

153 If Something Goes Wrong Pr oblems that ar e easy to fix 3 Select the program you want to close, then click End T ask . Closing the failed prog ram should allow you to continue working. If it does not, continue with the next step. 4 Close the remaining prog rams one by one b y selecting the program name, then End T ask . T o power of f your comp[...]

154 If Something Goes Wrong Pr oblems when you turn on the computer Problems when you turn on the computer These problems may occur wh en you tu rn on the power . The computer will not start. Make sure you attached the A C adaptor and power cord/ca ble properly or installed a charged battery . Press and hold the po wer b utton for at least 10 secon[...]

155 If Something Goes Wrong Pr oblems when you turn on the computer Always sa ve your data e ven when you are using Standb y . If your battery fully discharges, information that has not been saved will be lost. Y our computer can be configur ed to warn you wh en the battery is running low see “What to do when the main battery runs l o w” on pag[...]

156 If Something Goes Wrong The W indo ws® operating system is not working If the trickle-charging does not prov e ef fectiv e, visit the T oshiba W eb site at pcsupport.tosh iba.com and see the Support Bulletin Step-Charging the computer’ s battery (click the Ask Iris ® link and search for the s upport b ulletin by name). 4 Connect the A C ada[...]

157 If Something Goes Wrong The W indows® operating system is not working Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to start properly , you may ha ve to change your system’ s configuratio n or verify the startup procedure to fix the problem. T o do this, use the options in the Startup menu. T o open the Startup menu: 1 [...]

158 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict Internet problems My Internet connection is v ery slow . Many f actors contribute to the speed with which you can surf the Internet. They include: modem speed, telephone line conditions, time of day (when e veryone else is surfing, your access can be slow ) and popularity of the site s you [...]

159 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict 2 Click the Hardwar e link in the window’ s left pan e. A list of category links appear . 3 Click the Fixing a hardware pr oblem link. 4 Choose from specif ic topics and follow the steps. If there is still a problem, the operating system should disp lay a message that explains what the c[...]

160 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict Plug and Play W ith Plug and Play and the operating system, avoiding hardware conflicts is easy . Plug and Play is a computer standard that helps the system BIOS (basic inp ut/output system) and the operating system to automatically assign system resources to Plug and Play- compliant device[...]

161 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict Disabling a device 1 Click Start , Contro l Panel , then cl ick Perf ormance and Maintenance . 2 Click the Administrati ve T ools icon. 3 Double-click Computer Management , then click De vice Manager . 4 Select the specific de vice from the device cate gory . T o expand a de vice category [...]

162 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict ❖ The Driver tab, which displays th e dri vers being used by the device. The tabs that appear in the dialog box vary from one de vice to another . A T roubleshooting button is also present. 6 Click T roubleshoot... A Help and Support window for that de vice appears. For more information a[...]

163 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict Power and the batteries Y our computer receive s its po wer through the A C adaptor and power cord/cable or from the system batteries (battery , optional high-capacity battery , and real- time clock (R TC) battery). Power problems are interrelated. For exam ple, a fa ulty A C adaptor or po[...]

164 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict Check the power options using the Power Management utility . Ha ve you added a device, such as an ExpressCard ® or memory module, that takes its power from the battery? Is your software using the hard disk m ore? Is the display p ower s et to turn of f automat ically? W as the battery full[...]

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

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

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

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

169 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict Examine the disc to see if it is di rty . If necessary , wipe it with a clean cloth dipped in water or a neutral cleaner . Replace the disc in the tray . Make su re that the disc is lying flat, label side up. Close the tray car efully , making sure it has shut completely . Y ou press the d[...]

170 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict If you are using external headphone s or speakers, check that the y are securely connected to your computer . The computer emits a loud , high-pitched noise. This is feedback between the mi crophone and the speakers. It occurs in any sound system when i nput from a micropho ne is fed to the[...]

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

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

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

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

175 If Something Goes Wrong D VD operating pr oblems ❖ The IP address for each acti v e network adapter will be displayed. ❖ Connect your computer directly to your router or broadb and modem, by plugging a standard CA T5 Ethernet patch cable (sold separately) into you r computer's RJ45 Ethern et port. If your connection problem disappears,[...]

176 If Something Goes Wrong D VD operating pr ob lems 4 Clean the disc and try again. A dirty dri ve can also cause audio problems. If you have tried se veral discs and all fail, consider sending your drive to an authorized service provid er to get it cleaned. 5 V erify that your computer recognizes your optical drive b y double-clicking the My Com[...]

177 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits 2 Select the Settings tab . 3 Select the Advanced Flat Panel tab . 4 Click Disable Display Stretch F eatur e . 5 Click OK . The screen sa ver runs while y ou ar e watching a movie or title. If the screen sav er is enabled, it runs on top of any movie or title you are watching. T o disable th[...]

178 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits ❖ Connect your computer to the of fice network and copy files to your network partition. Some people use a combination of th ese methods, backing up all files to tape weekly and copying cr itical files to diskette on a daily basis. If you hav e installed your own programs, you should back [...]

179 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits Follo w these steps to create a Restore Point using the System Restore utility: 1 Click Start , and then Help and Su pport . 2 Under Pick a T ask , click Undo changes to y our computer with System Restore . 3 Click Create a r estore point , and then click Next . 4 In the R estore point descr[...]

180 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits Backing up your data to CDs with the Windows ® operating system The most v aluable component of y our computer system is the data that you create and store on its ha rd dri ve. Since problems with either hardware or softw are can make the data inaccessible or e ven destroy it, the next most[...]

181 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits Documents and other data files that you create as you work are typically stored in the My Documents folder . Y ou may also wish to back up other important data files stored elsewhere on you r hard disk drive, for example: ❖ E-mail files and settings—for Outlook ® , Outlook ® Express, o[...]

182 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits 4 A list of your Fa vorites folders will appear , with the top-lev el Fa vorites folder selected (highlighted). Click Next to back up all of your Fa vorites, or select a particular F av orites folder to back up, then click Next . 5 In the Export Fa vorites Destination windo w , use the Bro w[...]

183 If Something Goes Wrong If you need further assistance successfully . Always carefully follo w the installation instructions that accompany the hardware or software. ❖ Restart the W indo ws ® operating system. Al ways restart W indows ® after each installation, e ven if the installation utility does not prompt you to do so. This will ensu r[...]

184 If Something Goes Wrong If you need further assistance Contact the software company’ s technical support group for their assistance. ❖ Consult the dealer from whom you purchased you r computer and/or program. Y our dealer is your best source for current information. For the detailed s pecificati ons for your computer , visit pcsupport.toshi[...]

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

186 If Something Goes Wrong T oshiba’ s worldwide off ices For more information on additio nal T osh iba worldwide locations, please visit: www .t oshiba.co.jp/index.htm . Spain T o shiba Information Systems (España) S.A. Parque Empresarial San Fernando Edificio Europa, 1a Planta Escalera A 28831 (Madrid) San Fernando de Henares Spain United Kin[...]

187 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Appendix A Hot Keys Hot ke ys are keys that, when pr essed in combination with the Fn key , turn system fu nctions on and off. Hot k eys hav e a legend on the key indicating the option or feature the ke y controls. V olume Mute Password security Without a password The Fn + F1 key combination turns of f the display and ac[...]

188 Hot Keys P asswor d security 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 With a password The Fn + F1 key combination turns of f the display and acti vates instant security . If you set a blank screen sa ver , pressing the Fn + F1 key combination to acti vate ins tant secu rity will cause the screen to go blank. Using the pointin g device or an y key will make the [...]

189 Hot Keys P ower pr of ile 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 T o ensure the password protec tion is acti v ated after pressing Fn + F1 (to activ ate instant security), wait ten seconds before walking away from the computer . Power profile Standby mode Fn + This hot key displays the power prof ile pop-up wind o w and cycles through the po wer profiles. (Sa[...]

190 Hot Keys Hibernation mode 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Hibernation mode Fn + This hot key places the comp uter into Hibernation mode. If Hibernation mode is enabled (the default) a message box displays by default to conf irm the computer is entering Hibernation mode. Y ou can choose not to displ ay this message box. (Sample Image) Hibernation confir[...]

191 Hot Keys Display modes 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Display modes Display brightness Fn + This hot ke y cycles through the po wer-on display options. The displa y modes are: Some modes are only available with the appropriate device attached and turned on. ❖ LCD—Internal d isplay only ❖ LCD + CR T—In ternal display and external monitor simu l[...]

192 Hot Keys Disabling or enab ling wir eless de vices 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Disabling or enabling wireless devices Disabling or enabling the T o uchPad ™ Zooming applications in/out Fn + This hot key enables/disables the optional w ireless devices installed in your computer . The wireless modes are: ❖ All disabled—Disables both the Bluetoo[...]

193 Hot Keys K e yboar d hot ke ys 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Keyboard hot keys Fn + This hot ke y turns the curs or control overlay on and off. Fn + This hot ke y turns the numeric overlay on and of f. Fn + This hot ke y turns the scroll lock featu re on and of f. Fn + [ Space bar ] This hot ke y switches screen resolution.[...]

194 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Appendix B P o wer Cord/Cable C o nnector s Y our n otebook computer features a universal po wer supply you can use worldwide. This appendix show s the shapes of the typical A C po wer cord/cable connectors fo r v arious parts of the world. USA and Canada UL ap prove d CS A a pp roved United Kingdom BS ap pr oved Australia[...]

195 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Appendix C Using ConfigFree ® with your T oshiba Computer All references to Bluetooth ® in this appendix are applicable only if Bluetooth ® is available on your system. ConfigFree ® is a set of utilities that makes it easy to control communication devices and networ k connections. Conf igFree also lets you identify com[...]

196 Using ConfigFree ® with your T oshiba Computer Getting Started 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Profile Settings—The Profiles utility lets you switch between network conf igurations. For more information, see “Profile Settings” on page 205 . ❖ ConfigFree SUMMIT—The ConfigFree SUMMIT utility is used to connect with other Conf igFree users fo[...]

197 Using ConfigFree ® with your T o shiba Computer Getting Started 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 When you start a search for wire less devices, Conf igFree Launcher displays on your computer desktop. Y ou can then click the appropriate icon on the Launcher to start the desired ConfigFree utilities. (Sample Image) Conf igF ree Launcher ConfigFree Launcher[...]

198 Using ConfigFree ® with your T oshiba Computer ConfigF ree ® Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 (Sample Image) ConfigF r ee Laun cher coming bac k into view ConfigFree ® Utilities Connectivity Doctor The Connectivity Doctor lets you analyze your network connections and fix network connection prob lems. Using Connectivity Doctor , you can vie w [...]

199 Using ConfigFree ® with your T o shiba Computer ConfigF r ee ® Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Status of wireless communication switch (on or of f) (Sample Image) Connect ivity Doctor scr een Moving the mouse pointer ov er a wired or wireless network de vice icon displays infor mation about the device, such as its IP address, subnet mask,[...]

200 Using ConfigFree ® with your T oshiba Computer ConfigF ree ® Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 A triangle containing an exclama tion point also appears on the Connecti vity Doctor screen, and an orange frame describes the rele vant location. Y ou can also vi e w the possible cause and solution for the problem by clicking the exclamation point. [...]

201 Using ConfigFree ® with your T o shiba Computer ConfigF r ee ® Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2 Click Search f or W ireless Devices . A virtual map appears with a gr aphical representation of the wireless de vices that have been detected. Search for Wireless Devices can also be started from the ConfigFree Launcher . For Wi-F i ® networks, t[...]

202 Using ConfigFree ® with your T oshiba Computer ConfigF ree ® Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Creating a new wireless connection This feature is only supported on systems run ning Windows ® XP SP2. T o add a ne w wireless conn ection to an Access Point: 1 Open the Search for W ire less Devices option from ConfigFree ® Launcher . 2 Drag and d[...]

203 Using ConfigFree ® with your T o shiba Computer ConfigF r ee ® Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 Enter the SSID/WEP informatio n and connect to the device. After the Access Point is set up and added to the connec tion list, the system displays the Connection scree n rather than the Wireless settings screen. Creating a detected device wireless[...]

204 Using ConfigFree ® with your T oshiba Computer ConfigF ree ® Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Drag and drop the file directly onto the icon for that Bluetooth ® device. (Sample Imag e) Dra gging the f ile to the Bluetooth ® device icon T o be prompted for th e device: 1 Drag and drop the f ile to the Bluetooth ® radar icon on the Config[...]

205 Using ConfigFree ® with your T o shiba Computer ConfigF r ee ® Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 Click Send . During a file transfer , connecting and disconnecting to the selected device will occur automatically . Disconnecting from a Bluetooth ® device T o disconnect from a Bluetooth ® device: 1 Place the cursor on top of the c onnected li[...]

206 Using ConfigFree ® with your T oshiba Computer ConfigF ree ® Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o create a profile: 1 Click the icon in the system tray . 2 Mov e the pointer to Prof ile . 3 Click Add . The Add Prof ile screen appears. 4 Select Captur e and click OK . The Add Profile screen appears. 5 Enter the name of the profile you want to c[...]

207 Using ConfigFree ® with your T o shiba Computer ConfigF r ee ® Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 (Sample Image) 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 o ne or more profiles, you can check their settings and fine-tune them as necess[...]

208 Using ConfigFree ® with your T oshiba Computer ConfigF ree ® Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Bluetooth ® P AN/LAP ❖ Cross cable (Ethernet or Gbit Ethernet) T o host a ConfigFree SUMMIT , click the SUMMIT icon on th e ConfigFree Launcher , select the users that you want to attend the SUMMIT meeting, and send them an invitation. (Sample [...]

209 Using ConfigFree ® with your T o shiba Computer ConfigF r ee ® Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Only the SUMMIT Host (the initiator) can share files with multiple users by this method. SUMMIT user s can share a file with only one other user . (Sample Image) Sharing a f ile with one user ❖ T o share a file with all users, dr ag the fi le to t[...]

210 Using ConfigFree ® with your T oshiba Computer ConfigF ree ® Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Participating users must be connected by LAN, wireless LAN, or Bluetooth ® (P AN). Firewall software may prevent ConfigFree SUMMIT from working. Using ConfigFree SUMMIT T o host a Conf igFree SUMMIT : 1 Click the icon in the system tray . 2 Click SUM[...]

211 Using ConfigFree ® with your T o shiba Computer ConfigF r ee ® Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Quick Connect The Quick Connect feature includes two options: ❖ T oshiba Wir eless Pr ojector . Switches the Wireless LAN connection to connect to a T oshiba W ireless Projector ❖ Direct Link T oshiba Device . Launches ConfigFree ® SUMMIT T osh[...]

212 Using ConfigFree ® with your T oshiba Computer ConfigF ree ® Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 (Sample Image) Pr ojector icon when connected with Quick Connect If the wireless mode for the wireless set ting is set for 5 GHz (802.11a), Quick Connect chan ges this mode to 2.4 GHz (80 2.11b) and then connects to the projector . The wireless LAN co[...]

213 Using ConfigFree ® with your T o shiba Computer Using the A utomatic Switch 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 wireless network setting to Ad Hoc mo de, and launches the SUMMIT feature. (Sample Image) Using the Dir ect Link T oshiba Device featur e Using the Automatic Switch The Automatic Switch feature allo ws the computer to automatically switch profiles[...]

214 Using ConfigFree ® with your T oshiba Computer Semi-A utomat ic Switc h F eatur e 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Semi-Automatic Switch Feature The Semi-Automatic feature al erts you when the computer connects to a Service Set Identifier (SSID) stored in a profile, When the computer connects to the de signated SSID, a notif ication window appears. Y ou [...]

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

216 Glossary DOS disk operating system DPI dots per inch DSTN dual supertwist nem atic DV D digital versatile (or video) disc DV D - R O M digital versatile (or vide o) disc read-only memory ECP enhanced cap abilities po rt EPR OM erasable programmable read-only memory FAT f ile allocation table FCC Federal Communications Co mmission GB gigabyte HD[...]

Glossary 217 SDRAM synchronous dynamic random access memory SRAM static random access memory SVGA super video graphics adapter TFT thin film transistor USB univ ersal serial b us URL uniform resource lo cator WA N wide area netw ork www W orld W ide W eb Te r m s The following terms may appear in this user’ s guide. A active-matrix display — A [...]

218 Glossary baud rate — The speed at which a comm unication de vice, such as a printer or mo dem, transmits in formation. Baud rate is the numb er of signal changes per second (not necessarily the same as bits per second). See also bits per second . BIOS (basic input/ output syst em) — Basic instructions, stored in read- only memory (R OM), co[...]

Glossary 219 central processing unit (CPU) — The chip that functions as the “brain” of the computer . It takes informa tion from outside sources, such as memory or keyboard input, processes the information, and sends the results to another device that uses the information. character — Any letter , number , or symbol you can use on the compu[...]

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

Glossary 221 double-click — T o press and release the pointing device’ s primary button rapidly twice without moving the pointing device. In the W indows ® operating system, this refers to the pointing device’ s left button, unless otherwise stated. double-density d iskette — A 3.5-inch diskette that can hold up to 720 KB of information (h[...]

222 Glossary F fil e — A collection of related information, saved on disk with a unique name. A file may be a program, information used by a program, or a document. See also docum ent. f ile allocation table (F A T) — The section of a disk that keeps track of the location of files stored on the disk. fil e n am e — A set of charact ers that u[...]

Glossary 223 Hibernation — A feature of many T osh iba notebook computers that sav es to the hard disk the current state of your work, incl uding all open files and programs, when you turn the computer off. When you turn on the computer again, your work is returned to the same state it was when the computer w as turned off. See also Standby , Sus[...]

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

Glossary 225 N network — A collection of computers a nd associated de vices that are connected by communications facilities. A network allows you to share data and peripheral de vices, su ch as printers, with other users and to exchange electronic mail. non-interlaced — A method of refreshing a computer scre en, in which each pixel of e very li[...]

226 Glossary pointing de vice — Any de vice, such as the T ouchPad or a mouse, that enables you to mov e the cursor on the screen. port — A socket on the computer where you plug in a cable for connection to a network or a peripheral device. processor — See central pr ocessing unit (CPU) . program — A set of instructions that can be exe cute[...]

Glossary 227 R OM (read-only memory) — Non-v olatile memory that can be read but not written to. Non-volatile here means that information in ROM remains whether or not the computer is recei ving power . This type of memory is used to store your computer’ s BIOS, which is essential instructio ns the comput er reads when you start it up. See also[...]

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

229 Index A A C adaptor 46 AC p ow e r connecting adaptor 47 accessories memory 51 adding memory 51 adjusting record ing quality 12 7 Alt ke ys 86 audio fil e s 126 audio features 126 B backing up files 84 battery alarms 107 changing 109 charge indicator light 48 , 104 charge not lasting 163 charging 46 , 48 conserving power 107 disposal 115 low ch[...]

230 Index communications network connection 121 set up 120 system resources 159 compact disc positioning 96 compact discs handling 96 removing 98 computer caring for 81 cleaning 81 moving 81 non-system disk or disk error message 155 not accessing disk driv es 154 running on battery power 101 setting up 43 , 52 warning resume failure messag e 154 co[...]

231 Index errors 172 hot swapping fails 171 inserting 128 not recognized 171 problem solving 170 removing 129 ext e rn al monitor not working 166 mouse 70 external diskette driv e connecting 72 external display , adj usting 69 F F A T (File Allocation T able) 167 file extensions 92 file, backing up 84 fil e s backing up 93 printing 93 restoring 94 [...]

232 Index K keyboard character keys 85 function keys 86 hot keys 193 not working 154 ov erlay keys 87 troubleshooting 164 using 85 W indo ws® special keys 86 keyboard, e xternal 69 keyboard, full-size 85 L lock computer , using 81 M main battery removing 110 memory adding 51 problem solving 162 remo ving memory modul e slot cov er 54 memory module[...]

233 Index hot key 109 power prof iles 107 power source 46 connecting 47 po wering do wn using Hibernation 77 using Standby 79 precautions 41 primary button 67 printer connecting 70 problem solving 172 printing a file 93 problem solving AC p o w e r 163 accessing disk dri ves 154 battery charge does not last 163 battery not charging 163 cannot inser[...]

234 Index RJ-11 jack 122 Run dialog box 89 running the computer on battery power 101 S safety computer 11 6 disposing of batteries 115 icons 38 precautions 41 saving f iles 90 screen blank 165 does not look norm al/flickers 165 secondary button 67 set up communications 120 setting up adding memory 51 computer 43 , 52 work en vironment 40 setting up[...]

235 Index Wi - F i ® wireless netw orking 120 W indo ws® Explorer 88 W indows® operating system Help and Support 15 8 problem solving 156 W indows® operating system desktop 117 W indows® Start menu 88 wireless netw orking 120 W izards New Connection W izard 121 W orld W ide W eb 123 www 123[...]