Toshiba L450 manual

GMAD0022001 1 08/09 If you need assistance: ❖ T oshiba’ s Support W eb site pcsupport.toshiba.com ❖ T oshiba Customer Support Center 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 160 in this gui de. Satellite ® L450 Seri[...]

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 ® L450 Series Recordable and/or ReWritable Drive(s) and Associated Software W arranty The computer system you purchased may in[...]

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

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

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

6 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Alarm Equipment If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to the telephone line, ensure the installation of this equipment does not disable your al arm 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 Wireless LAN and Y our Health W ireless LAN products, like other radio de vices, emit radio frequency electromagnetic energy . The lev el of energy emitted by W i reless LAN devices howe ver is f ar much less than the elect romagnetic energy emitted b y wireless devices lik e for example mobile phones. Because W ireless LAN [...]

9 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Canada – Indust ry Canada (IC) This device complies with RS S 210 of Industry Canada. The installer of this radio equipment mu st ensure that the antenna is loc ated or pointed such that it does not emit RF field in excess of He alth Canada limits for the general population; consu lt Safety Code 6, obta inable from Health [...]

10 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 EU Declaration of Conformity TOSHIB A declares that this product conforms to the follo wing Standards: This product is carrying the CE-Mark in accordance w ith the related European Directiv es. The party responsib le for CE-Marking is TOSHIB A Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Ger many . The European Union WEEE (W a[...]

11 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 D ecision “CTR21”] for pan- European single terminal connection to the Public Switched T elephone Network (PSTN). Howe ver , due to differences between the indi vidual PSTNs provided in dif ferent countri[...]

12 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using this Equipment in Japan In Japan, the frequency bandwidth of 2,400 MHz to 2,483.5 MHz for sec ond 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[...]

13 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The indication sho wn 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. 3. TOSHIB A Direct PC Monday – Frid[...]

14 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Radio Approvals for Wireless Devices The following information is de pendent on what type of wi reless device is in your computer . Not all devices are avai lable on all models. Approved Countries/Regions for the Intel ® Wireless Wi-Fi ® Link 5100/5300 Series This equipment is approv ed to the radio standard by the countr[...]

15 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Approved Countries/Regions for the Atheros ® Wireless Wi-Fi ® Link AR5B95 Series 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. Malawi Malaysia Malta Martinique Mayotte Mexico Monaco Mont[...]

16 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Europe - Restrictions for us e of 2.4 GHz Frequencies in European Community Countries Finland France Germany Ghana Greece Guatemala Herzegovina Honduras Hong K ong Hungary Iceland India Indonesia Iraq Ireland Italy Jamaica Japan Jordan Kazakhstan K enya Kuwai t Kyrgyzs tan L atvi a Lebanon Lesotho Liechtenstein Lithuania Lu[...]

17 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Europe - Restrictions for Use of 5 GHz Frequencies in European Community Countries Dans le cas d’une utilisation privée, à l’extérieur d’un bâtiment, au- dessus d’un espace public, aucun en registrement n’est nécessaire pour une distance de moins de 300m. Pour une distance supérieure à 300m un enregistremen[...]

18 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 O: allowed x: forbidden ❖ T o remain in conformance with Euro pean spectrum usage laws for Wireless LAN operation, the above 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz channel limitations apply . The user should use the wireless LAN utility to check the current channel of operation. If operation is occu rring ou tside of the allow able frequencie[...]

19 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Approved Countries/Regions for the Realtek ® RTL8192E 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. Albania Ar gentina Australia Austria Azerbaijan Bahrain Bangladesh Belgium Bolivia Bosnia[...]

20 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Approved Countries/Regions for the Realtek ® RTL8191SE 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. Albania Ar gentina Australia Austria Azerbaijan Bahrain Bangladesh Belgium Bolivia Bosni[...]

21 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Approved Countries/Regions for the Realtek ® RTL8187B 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. U AE (United Arab Emirates) Ukraine United Kingdom Uruguay USA V enezuela V ietnam Zimb[...]

22 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)[...]

23 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[...]

24 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[...]

25 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[...]

26 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[...]

27 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The legal communications mentioned in the abov e item refer to radio communications operated in accordan ce with telecommunication laws and regulations. Lo w power radio frequency electric machin ery shall resist ag ainst interference from legal communications or from industrial, scientific and medical radio emission electr[...]

28 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 o shiba. No patent liability is assumed, howe ver , with respect to the use of the information containe[...]

29 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T rademarks Satellite and ConfigFree are either re gist ered trademarks or trademarks of T oshiba America Information Systems, Inc. and/or T oshiba Corporation. Adobe and Photoshop are either registered trademarks or tr ademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the Unite d States and/or other countries. Atheros is a registe[...]

30 5.375 x 8.3 75 ver 2.3 Contents Introduction ................ ................................................................ 37 This guide ...............................................................39 Safety icons ............................................................40 Other icons used ...............................................[...]

31 Contents 5.375 x 8.3 75 ver 2.3 Turning on the power .......................................50 Setting up your software ...................................51 Registering your computer with Toshiba ................51 Adding optional external devices.............................51 Adding memory (optional) ......................................52 I[...]

32 Contents 5.375 x 8.3 75 ver 2.3 Using and configuring Hibernation mode .........85 Using and configuring Sleep mode ...................87 Closing the display panel .................................. 90 Customizing your co mputer’s settings ....................90 Caring for your computer ........................................90 Cleaning the c[...]

33 Contents 5.375 x 8.3 75 ver 2.3 Removing a disc with the computer on ...........106 Removing a disc with the computer off ..........107 Caring for optical discs ..................................107 Toshiba’s online resources ...................................107 Chapter 3: Mobile Computin g ........................... ...................... [...]

34 Contents 5.375 x 8.3 75 ver 2.3 An overview of using the Internet .........................131 The Internet ....................................................131 The World Wide Web .....................................131 Internet Service Providers .............................. 131 Connecting to the Internet .............................132 S[...]

35 Contents 5.375 x 8.3 75 ver 2.3 ConfigFree ® ...........................................................156 Getting Started ................................................156 ConfigFree ® Utilities ........................................157 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong ............. ...................... 160 Problems that are easy to [...]

36 Contents 5.375 x 8.3 75 ver 2.3 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHI BA Cards .......... ........................ 187 Hot Key Cards .......................................................187 Using the Hot K ey Cards .................................188 Application Cards .................................................. 189 Using the Application Cards ...[...]

37 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 computer , your work and entertainment can accompan y you where ver you go. Y our co mputer model may be ENERGY ST AR ® qualifi ed. If the model you purch ased is qualified, it is la beled with the ENERGY ST AR ® log o[...]

38 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 save more than $1.8 billi on in energy costs [...]

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

40 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[...]

41 Introduction Other documentation 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Y our computer’ s features and specifications Certain computer chassis are de signed to accommodate all possible configurations for an entire product Series. Y our select model may not ha ve all the features and speci fications correspond ing to all of the icons or switches shown on the co[...]

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

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

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

45 Getting Started Setting up your computer Important information on your computer’ s cooling fan Y our computer 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 adequa te ventilation and are protected from overheating when the power is t urned on or wh[...]

46 Getting Started Connecting to a power so ur ce Please handle your computer carefully to avo id scratching or damaging the surface. Connecting to a power source Y our computer 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 p[...]

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 AC 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 gi ves 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 f ully charged ❖ Is unlit when the 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 begin 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 m ay appear on your screen displ ay when you turn on your computer . Y our di splay 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 Re gistering your computer with T oshiba Setting up your software When you turn on the computer for the first time, do not turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely . The names of wi ndows displ ayed, and the o rder in which wind ows appear , may var y accordin g to your software setup cho ices. Th[...]

52 Getting Started Adding memo ry (optional) Adding memory (optional) HINT : T o purchase additional memory modules, see the accessories information packaged with your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com . Y o u r c o m pu t e r comes with en ough memory t o run most of t oday’ s popular applications. Y ou may want to increase the com puter?[...]

53 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) For this model, Slot A is the bottom slot. Slot B is the top slot. If only one memory module is to be installed, it must be installed in Slot A. If the computer is on, begin at step 1 ; otherwise, skip t o step 3 . 1 Click Start . (Sample Image) Shut down button 2 Click the Shut do wn button in the lo wer[...]

54 Getting Started Adding memo ry (optional) 6 Using a small Phillips screwdri ver , loosen the scre w that secures the memory module slot co ver . (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module slot cover 7 Remove the memory module slot cov er . 8 Place the screw and the co ver in a safe place so that you can retriev e them later . Static electr[...]

55 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) For this model, Slot A is the bottom slot. Slot B is the top slot. If only one memory module is to be installed, it must be installed in Slot A. 11 Pick 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 not[...]

56 Getting Started Adding memo ry (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 latche[...]

57 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 15 Re-insert the main battery . For more information on i nserting the main battery , see “Inserting a char ged battery” on page 120 . 16 T urn the computer right side up. Make sure to remov e the soft cloth from the work surface be fore restarting the computer . Always mak e sure your compute r and A[...]

58 Getting Started Adding memo ry (optional) Do not try to remove a memor y module with the computer turned on. Y ou can damage the computer and the memor y module. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in Sleep or Hibernation mode. The computer could hang up the next time you turn it on and data in memory will be lost. In either of[...]

59 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[...]

60 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stor age Drive From time to time, Windows ® will display a pop-up that says, “Do you want to allow the following program to make changes to this computer?” This is a security feature to prevent programs or people from doing things on your computer without your permission. If you were trying to perform[...]

61 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stora ge Drive ❖ During the internal storage drive recovery process it is strongly recommended that your computer be connected to an external power source via the AC adaptor . ❖ It is strongly recommended that you create recov er y DVDs/media before using your system for the first time. For more inform[...]

62 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stor age Drive 4 A warning screen appears, statin g that when the reco very is ex ecuted all data will be deleted and rewritten. Click Ye s to continue. (Sample Image) W arning screen 5 When the T oshiba Recov ery W izard opens and the Selecting a process screen displays, select Recovery of F actory Defaul[...]

63 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stora ge Drive 6 The Recov ery of Factory Defaul t Software screen appears. Select Recover to out-of-box state . (Sample Image) Reco very of F a ctory Defa ult Software scr een 7 Click Next . A confirmation message displays reminding you that all data will be lost during the recov ery process. Be sure to s[...]

64 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stor age Drive The “Recov er to a custom size pa rtition” option restores you r C: dri ve to its out-of-box state, and allows you to specify the size for the C: partition. Y ou can resize an d recover the C: driv e using the utilities stored on y our computer’ s internal storage driv e or using recov[...]

65 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stora ge Drive 5 When the T oshiba Recov ery W i zard opens and the Selecting a process screen displays, select Recovery of F actory Default Software and then click Next . (Sample Image) Selecting a Pr ocess scr een 6 The Recov ery of Factory Defaul t Software screen appears. Select Recover to a custom s i[...]

66 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stor age Drive 8 Click Next . A confirmation message displays reminding you that all data will be lost during the recovery process. Be sure to sa ve your work to e xternal media before proceeding. 9 Click Next to be gin the recov ery . When the process is complete, a message displays indicating that the C:[...]

67 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stora ge Drive 4 A warning screen appears stati ng that when the recov ery is ex ecuted all data will be deleted and rewritten. Click Ye s to continue. (Sample Image) W arning screen 5 When the T oshiba Recov ery W i zard opens and the Selecting a process screen displays, select Recovery of F actory Defaul[...]

68 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stor age Drive 6 The Recov ery of Factory Defaul t Software screen appears. Select Recover without changing the hard drive partitions . (Sample Image) Reco very of F a ctory Default Software scr een 7 Click Next . A confirmation message displays reminding you that all data on the C: drive will be lost duri[...]

69 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stora ge Drive T o create recov ery D VDs/media: 1 Click Start , All Programs, My T oshiba, and th en Recovery Media Creator . 2 Select DV D (to create Recovery media on D VD). 3 Select the items you want to copy to D VD by clicking the check box next to each item’ s N ame—recov ery files, applications[...]

70 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stor age Drive W ith recov ery media, you can: ❖ Recov er to out-of-box state ❖ Recov er to a custom size partition ❖ Recov er without changing the in ternal storage driv e partitions For more information on these options, see “Recovering the Internal Storage Dri ve” on page 60 . T o recov er you[...]

71 Getting Started Erasing the Internal Storag e Drive 9 Follo w the on-screen instructions to comp lete the recovery process. When the process is complete, a message displays, indicating that the dri ve has been recov ered. 10 Press any k ey on the ke yboard to restart the computer . Erasing the Internal Storage Drive Erasing the internal storage [...]

72 Getting Started Checking the inte rnal stor age drive operating status ❖ Delete all partitions and ov erwrite all sectors on the hard disk —This option deletes all data and then ov erwrites the entire internal storage drive for security purposes. This process may take se veral hours, depending on the size of your internal storage dri ve. (Sa[...]

73 Getting Started Using the T ouchP ad™ Installing drivers and applications The T osh iba Application Installer allows you to reinstall the driv ers and applications that were original ly bundled with your computer . T o reinstall driv ers and applications: 1 Click Start , All Pr ograms , My To s h i b a , and then TO S HI BA Application Install[...]

74 Getting Started Using the T ouchP ad™ The pointer is the icon (usually an arrow) that moves on the screen when you slide your finger across the T ouchPad or move a mouse connected to your computer . T o: Do the following: Example: Move the on-s creen pointer Slide your finger across the T ouchPad™ in the direction you want to move the pointe[...]

75 Getting Started Using the T ouchP ad™ Adjusting T ouchPad™ settings While you are typing, the on-screen pointer may seem to move or jump around “by itself” to ran dom locations on the screen. The on-screen pointer may also seem to automatically select text, click buttons, and acti vate other user interf ace elements. For help with these [...]

76 Getting Started Using external display de vices T ouchPad setting options vary by computer model. The T ouchPad settings are accessible through the Mou se Properties option of the Windows Control Panel. For more information, please visit www .support.toshiba.com , and enter the phrase “Mouse pointer jumps around as you type” into the Search [...]

77 Getting Started Using external display de vices Connecting the display device If you are connecting a television or other video display device to the computer’ s HDMI™ Out port, refer to “Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or VCR/D VD player” on page 77 . Selecting video cables T o connect a device to the HDMI™ O ut port, you [...]

78 Getting Started Using external display de vices Directing the display output when you turn on the computer Once you ha ve connected an e xte rnal displ ay devi ce, you can choose to use the internal display only , the external de vice only , or both simultaneo usly . Some modes are only available with the appropriate device attached and turned o[...]

79 Getting Started Using an external k e yboard Adjusting the quality of the external display T o obtain the best picture quality from you r television (or other video display device), you may need to adjust the video settings. See the video device documentation for additional configuration steps. Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use an [...]

80 Getting Started T urning off the computer T o connect a printer to your computer: 1 Connect the printer cable to th e printer and then connect the other end to one of the computer’ s USB ports. 2 Plug the printer’ s power cable into a li ve A C outlet. Setting up a printer Some printers require a specific installation process. Refer to your [...]

81 Getting Started T urning off the computer It is a good idea to turn of f your computer when you are not using it for a while. If you are using the computer for the first time, lea ve the computer plugged into a po wer source (even though the computer is off) to fully charge the main battery . Options for turning off the computer Depending on the[...]

82 Getting Started T urning off the computer ❖ Restarting from Hib ernation takes a little m ore time and consumes more main battery p o wer than restarting from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in which you left it, including all open programs and files you were using. For information on ho w to use and config[...]

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

84 Getting Started T urning off the computer The Edit Plan Settin gs window appears. 3 Click Change advanced power settings . The Advanced settings tab of the Po wer Options window appears. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of P ower Options scr een 4 Double-click P ower b uttons and lid to display the actions that you can configure. 5 Select th[...]

85 Getting Started T urning off the computer Restarting your computer T o start the computer up again, press the po wer b utton unti l the ON/OFF light glows green. If you turn off the computer by closing the display panel, you can start it again by open i ng the display panel . Using and configuring Hibernation mode T o turn off the com puter usin[...]

86 Getting Started T urning off the computer 3 Click Change advanced power settings . The Advanced settings tab of the Po wer Options window appears. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of P ower Options scr een 4 Double-click P ower b uttons and lid to display the actions that you can configure. 5 Select Hibernate for the options you want. These [...]

87 Getting Started T urning off the computer 6 Click App l y . 7 Click OK . Once the computer is conf igured, you can place it into Hibernation mode by either pressing the po wer button or closing the display panel, depending on the Hibernation options set. Starting again from Hibernation mode T o start up the computer from Hibernation mode, press [...]

88 Getting Started T urning off the computer Configuring Sleep mode options Y ou can place the computer into Sleep mode by either pressing the power b utton or closing the display panel. Y ou can also specify an amount of time after which the computer au tomatically g oes into Sleep mode. T o use any of these methods, you f irst need to enable them[...]

89 Getting Started T urning off the computer 4 Click Change advanced power settings . The Advanced settings tab of the Po wer Options window appears. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of P ower Options scr een 5 Double-click P ower b uttons and lid to display the actions that you can configure. 6 Select Sleep for the options you want. These opti[...]

90 Getting Started Customizing your comp uter’ s settings Starting again from Sleep mode T o start up the computer from Sleep mode, press the power b utton until the ON/OFF light glo ws green. The computer returns to th e screen(s) you were using. If you place the comput er in Sleep mode b y closing the display panel, you can start it again by op[...]

91 Getting Started Caring for your computer Moving the computer Before moving your computer, e v en across the room, make sure all dri ve acti vity has ended (the internal storage driv e and optical driv e indicator lights stop glowing) and al l external peripheral cables are disconnected. Do not pick up the computer by its display panel or by the [...]

92 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 internal storage drive. If the netw ork you are using goes down and you must restart your [...]

93 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboar d ❖ Back up your files to e xternal media on a regular basis. Label the backup copies clearly and store them in a safe place. It is easy to put of f backing up because it takes time. Ho wev er , if your internal storage drive suddenly fails, you will lose all the data on it unless you hav e a separate bac[...]

94 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboar d Character keys T y ping with the character keys is very much like typing on a typewriter , e xcept that: ❖ The space bar creates a space char acter instead of just passing ov er an area of the page. ❖ The lo wercase letter l (el) and the number 1 are not interchangeable. ❖ The uppercase letter O an [...]

95 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboar d F1 through F12 are called function keys because the y ex ecute programmed functions when pressed. Used in combinatio n with the Fn key , fun ction keys marked with icons ex ecute specific functions on the computer . For example, Fn+F9 turns the T ouchPad™ ON/OFF . For more information, see “Hot key fu[...]

96 Learning the Basics Starting a pr ogr am Using the overlay to type numeric data The keys with the numbers on th eir right front are the numeric ov erlay keys. T o turn the numeric ove rlay on, press Fn and F11 simul taneously . The numeric ov erlay light glo ws wh en the numeric ov erlay is on. T o disable the numeric ov erlay , hold down the Fn[...]

97 Learning the Basics Starting a pr o gram If you pause with your mouse on All Programs, it will open it up . Y ou may need to scroll up or down to see the complete list. 2 Click the program group, in this example, Accessories . The Accessories menu is displayed. 3 Click the pr ogram, in thi s example, Wo r d P a d . W ordPad opens. T o close the [...]

98 Learning the Basics Saving your work 6 In the right part of the window , double-clic k Accessories . W indows ® Explorer shows the contents of the Accessories folder on the right side of the windo w . 7 In the right part of the window , double-click wordpad . The operating sy stem opens W ordPad. T o close the program, click the Clo se button i[...]

99 Learning the Basics Saving your work Many programs of fer a feature th at sa ves documents at regular intervals. Check your program’ s do cumentation to see if it has an automatic sav e feature. Saving files 1 Click on the arrow in the upper -left corner of your W indows ® -based application to display the drop-down menu, and then click Sav e[...]

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

101 Learning the Basics Backing up your work 2 Click on the arrow in the upper -left corner of your W indows ® -based application to display th e drop-down menu, and then click 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 pr[...]

102 Learning the Basics Using the optical drive Restoring your work T o restore information from your backup media to your internal storage driv e, use the Restore option in the Windo ws ® Backup and Restore program. Look in the online Help or your op erating system documentation for informati on on restoring files. (Sample Image) Bac kup and Rest[...]

103 Learning the Basics Using the optical drive For optimum DVD performance, it is recommended that you play DVDs while running the computer on AC power . When viewing DVD movies use the DVD Player software that came with your computer . Optical drive components The optical dri ve is located on the side of the computer . Y our optical drive may loo[...]

104 Learning the Basics Using the optical drive Inserting an optical disc T o insert an optical disc into the dri ve: 1 Make sure the computer is turned on. The dri ve will not open if the computer’ s power is of f. 2 Make sure the dri ve’ s in-use indicator light is off. 3 Press the dri ve’ s eject button. The disc tray sl ides partiall y ou[...]

105 Learning the Basics Using the optical drive 7 Gently press the disc onto the center spindle until it clicks 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 incorrectly handle the discs, you c ould lose data. 8 Make sure the disc is co[...]

106 Learning the Basics Using the optical drive If your disc does not run 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 Windo ws Media ® Player and use it to select and then play the CD. For other type s of media, use the associated software to open the f iles on t[...]

107 Learning the Basics T oshiba’ s online r esour ces 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. Removing a disc with the computer off T o remov e a disc with the computer turned of f: 1 Insert a slender object, such as a straightene d paper clip,[...]

108 Chapter 3 Mobile Computing This chapter cov ers all aspects of using your comput er while trav eling. T oshiba’ s energy-saver design Y our computer 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 .[...]

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

110 Mobile Computing Char ging batteries TECHNICAL NOTE: Depending on your system, the RTC battery may only charge while the computer is turned on. Power management Y our computer ships with t he power 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 C[...]

111 Mobile Computing Char ging ba tteries Charging the main battery T o charge the main battery while it is in your computer, plug the computer into a li ve electrical ou tlet. The battery char ges whether the computer is on or off. TECHNICAL NOTE: The rech arging of the batter y cannot occur when your computer is using all of the pow er provided b[...]

112 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power T o recharge the R TC battery , plug the computer into a li v e electrical outlet and leav e the computer powered on for 24 hours. It is seldom necessary to charge the RTC battery because it charges while the computer is on. If the RTC battery is low , the real-time clock and calendar may display t[...]

113 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power HINT : Be careful not to confuse the battery light ( ) with the ON/OFF light ( ). When the ON/OFF light flashes amber , it indicates that the system is suspended (using the Windows ® operating system Sleep command). (Sample Illustration) P ower and batt ery light locations Determining remaining ba[...]

114 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power Mov e the pointer ov er the po wer icon in the notification area, s ee “Finding your way around the desktop” on page 126 for more information on the notification area. A pop-up message displays the remaining battery power as a percentage. W ith repeated discharges and rechar ges, the battery’[...]

115 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power T o change the default notification settings: 1 Click Start , Control Panel , System and Security , and then Po wer Options . The Po wer Options window appears. 2 Click Change plan s ettings under the po wer plan to be customized. The Edit Plan Settin gs window appears. 3 Click Change advanced powe[...]

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

117 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power T o edit a plan or to edit advanced settings, continue to the following steps. 4 Click Change plan settin gs to choose the plan you want to edit. This screen allows you to change basic settings. 5 Click Change advanced power settings to access settings for battery notification lev els, inte rnal st[...]

118 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery 3 Release the Fn key . The hot ke y card disappears. Y ou are now in the selected mode. Changing the main batter y When your main bat tery has ru n out of power , you have tw o options: plug in the A C adaptor or install a char ged main battery . Never short circuit the battery pack by either accidenta[...]

119 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery 5 Slide the battery release lock to the unlo cked position. (Sample Illustration) Unlocking the battery r elease loc k 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 i[...]

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

121 Mobile Computing T aking car e of your battery 4 T urn the computer right side up. 5 Reconnect any cables that were remov ed in step 3 of “Removing the battery from the computer” on page 118 . 6 Restart the computer . 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. S[...]

122 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[...]

123 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 rech arged the battery . Y ou m ust discard a batter y if it becomes damaged. Never attempt to dispose of a battery pack [...]

124 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[...]

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

126 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, taskbar , notification area, and background pattern. (Sample Image) W indows ® oper ating system deskt op Icons An icon represents a folder , file, or program th[...]

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

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

129 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Setting up for communications Accessing a network T o access a network: ❖ At the of fice, c onnect an Ethernet cable to the Network port (RJ45) on your computer . For specif ic information about connecting to the network, consu lt your network administrato r . ❖ Many hotels, airports, and of f ices of [...]

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

131 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[...]

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

133 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features An overview of using the Internet ❖ Internet chat rooms A chat room is a W eb site that offers a pla ce where people with similar interests and ideas comm unicate in real-time, one-on- one or in groups, by typing messages which are instantly viewed by others on their computer screens. ❖ Internet news g[...]

134 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Explor ing audio feat ur es Exploring audio features Y ou can use your computer to record sounds usi ng the computer’ s internal microphone (av ailable on certain models) or an optional external microphone. Y ou can listen to sound f iles or audio CDs using the b uilt-in speakers, headphones, or e xterna[...]

135 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using the W eb Camera TECHNICAL NOTE: When using amplified speakers, use speak ers that require an external power source. Other types of speakers will be inadequate to produce sound from the computer . T o play back sound files through e xternal speakers or headphones: 1 Locate the headphone jack on the co[...]

136 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using the Memory car d r eader Using the Memory card reader The Memory card reader suppor ts the us e of Memory Stick ® , Secure Digital ™ (SD ™ ), or MMC ® (MultiMediaCard ® ) med ia. These media can be used with a v a riety of digital products: digital music players, cellul ar phones, PD As, digit[...]

137 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using the Memory car d r eader Removing memor y media 1 Prepare the card for remov al by clicking on the Show hidden icons b utton ( ), if necessary , in the notif ication area and then selecting the Safely Remo ve Hard ware icon. If the system is unable to prep are the media for safe remova l, a message w[...]

138 Chapter 5 Utilities Y our computer 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 de fault options. These utilities are described in this chapter . The utilities described in this[...]

139 Utilities TOSHIB A Assist ❖ TOSHIB A Service Station ❖ ConfigFree® TOSHIBA Assist The TOSHIB A Assist pro vides qui ck access to computer functions and allows you to customize a range of com puter settings. T o access TOSHIB A Assist, click Start , All Programs , TOS H IBA , Util ities , and then TOSHIB A Assist . The TOSHIB A Assist windo[...]

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

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

142 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[...]

143 Utilities TOSHIB A Assist Optimize The features av ailable in this category are: ❖ Mouse Utility ❖ TOSHIB A Accessibility ❖ TOSHIB A Zooming Utilit y ❖ TOSHIB A Hardware Setup (Hardware Settings) ❖ TOSHIB A Face Recognition Utili ty (Sample Image) T OSHIBA Assist window – Optimize tab[...]

144 Utilities TOSHIB A Application Installer TOSHIBA Application Installer The T OSHIB A Application In staller allo ws you to re install the dri vers and applications that were originally bundled with your computer . T o reinstall dri vers and applications: 1 Click Start , All Pr ograms , My T oshiba , and then TO SH IBA Application Installer . 2 [...]

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

146 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[...]

147 Utilities Setting passwor ds 6 Click OK . The supervisor password util ity dialog box 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 passw ord: 1 Click Start , All Programs , TOSH IBA , Utilities , and then TO[...]

148 Utilities Setting passwor ds T o register a password for the po wer- on password functions: 1 Click Start , All Programs , TOSH IBA , Utilities , and then TOSHIB A Assist . The TOSHIB A Assist windo w appears. 2 On the left side, click the Secure tab . 3 Click the User Password icon. 4 Click Registered . 5 Enter your pas sword, and then enter i[...]

149 Utilities TOSHIB A F ace Recognition Utility TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility Y our co mputer may come with th e TOSHIB A F ace Recognition utility . This utility provides another way to log on to y our computer . For high security purposes, TOSHIBA Face Recognition is not a suitable substitute for Windows ® passwords. T o ensure the security [...]

150 Utilities TOSHIB A PC Dia gnostic T ool Utility TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic T ool Utility This utility can h elp diagnose pro blems 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[...]

151 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 , Control Panel , Hard ware and Sound , and then under Devices and Printers , click Mouse , or click the Mouse icon in the Op timize tab of TOSHIB A Assist . The Mouse Properties screen[...]

152 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 oshib a configuration management tool av ailable through th e W indows ® operating system. T o access it: ❖ Click Start , All Programs , TOSH I BA , Utili ties , and then HWSetup , or click the TO S HI BA H ar dw are S et ti n gs icon in th[...]

153 Utilities T O S H I B A H a rd w a re S e t u p Select the boot device b y pressing the arro w keys, then pressing the Enter key . Since the system is a quick-booting sy stem, you must press the keys immediately after pressing the power button. ❖ Display —Allows you to change various default settings for the built-in display When the comput[...]

154 Utilities TOSHIB A Zooming Utility TOSHIBA Zooming Utility This utility allows you to select which applications will work with the zoom in/out hot ke ys (see “Zoom (Display resolu tion)” on page 200 ). Y ou may select all applications or any subset of the following: ❖ Microsoft ® Internet Explorer ® ❖ Microsoft ® Of f ice ❖ W indo [...]

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

156 Utilities TOSHIB A Service Station TOSHIBA Service Station The TOSHIB A Service Station helps you keep your n e w computer running at its best by notifying you when updated soft ware, firmw are, documentation or other informat ion is av ailable for your computer . The TOSHIBA Service Station will alert you when updates are av ailable, and you c[...]

157 Utilities ConfigF r ee® ❖ Double-click the Conf igFr ee ico n in the notification area. ❖ Click the Conf igFree icon in the notification area, and then click the desired utility . If your computer is not connected to a network, the ConfigFree icon in the notification area is displayed with an “X.” ConfigFree ® Utilities Connectivity D[...]

158 Utilities ConfigF r ee® Profile Settings The Prof ile Settings utility lets you save network settings in “profiles . ” ConfigFree ® prof iles are useful for easily switching network settings an d devices. Y ou can switch network settings simply by selecting the profile with the desired settings. If you visit a client company occasionally [...]

159 Utilities ConfigF r ee® 3 Click Open Settings . The ConfigFree Prof ile Settings windo w appears. (Sample Image) ConfigF ree Pr ofile Settings windo w 4 Click Add to start the Create Prof ile W izard.[...]

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

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

162 If Something Goes Wrong Pr oblems when you turn on the computer The computer starts but when y ou pr ess a key nothing happens. V erify that the acti ve program accep ts text input. T r y clicking your mouse on an area where you can type text and try typing again. Y our computer may be in Sleep mode and hav e a software or resource conflict. Wh[...]

163 If Something Goes Wrong Pr oblems when you turn on the computer The computer displays the Non-System disk or disk error message. Make sure there is no diskette in the optional e xternal diskette driv e. If there is a diskette in the dri ve, remo ve it and press any k ey to continue . If pressing a ny k ey does not work, p ress Ctrl, Alt , and D[...]

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

165 If Something Goes Wrong The W indo ws ® operating system is not working Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to start properl y , you may have 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: [...]

166 If Something Goes Wrong The W indo ws ® operating system is not working 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: network speed, network conditions, time of day (when ev eryone else is surf ing, your access can be slow) and popularity of th[...]

167 If Something Goes Wrong F ixing a pr oblem with Device Mana ger Fixing a problem with Device Manager Device Manager pro vides a way to check and change the configuration of a de vice. Changing the default settings using Device Manager can cause other conflicts that make one or more devices unusable. Device Manager is a configuration tool for ad[...]

168 If Something Goes Wrong Memory pr oblems Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modu les may cause errors that seem to be hardware or ev en software related. It is worthwhile checking for these firs t: 1 Click Start , and then click the Shut do wn button in the lo wer-right corner of the Start menu. The computer shuts do wn comp[...]

169 If Something Goes Wrong P ower and the batteries Here are some typical problems and how to solv e them: The A C power light does not come on when y ou plug in the A C adaptor and power cord/cable. Make sure the A C adaptor and po wer cord/cable are firmly plugged into both the wall outlet and the computer . If the A C po wer light stil l does n[...]

170 If Something Goes Wrong K e yboar d pr oblems After a period of time, the battery will lo se its ability to perform at maximum capacity and will need to be replaced. This is normal for all batteries. T o purchase a new battery pack, see your accessories information included with your com puter , or visit th e T oshiba W eb site at accessories.t[...]

171 If Something Goes Wrong Display pr oblems If you are using th e built-in screen, make sure the display pri ority is not set for an external monitor . T o do this , press Fn and F5 simultaneously (once). If thi s do es not correct the problem, press Fn and F5 simultaneously again to return th e display priority to its previous setting. HINT : Ho[...]

172 If Something Goes Wrong Disk or storag e drive pr oblems The display mode is set to Simultaneous and the exter nal display de vice does not work. Make sure the e xternal monit or is capable of displaying at resolutions of 800 x 600 or higher . Devices that do not support this resolution will only work in Internal/External mod e, and not simulta[...]

173 If Something Goes Wrong Disk or storag e drive pr oblems This feature is not available for optical drives. 4 Click the T ools tab. 5 Click the Check now ... button. The Check Disk box appears. 6 Y ou can choose one or both options: ❖ Automatically f ix f ile system er rors ❖ Scan for and attempt reco very of bad sectors 7 Click Start . Erro[...]

174 If Something Goes Wrong Optical drive pr oblems The drive cannot r ead a diskette. T ry another diskette. If you can access the second diskette, the first diskette (not the drive) is probably causing the probl em. Run Error-checking on the faulty diskette (for instructions see “D isk or storage dri ve problems” on page 172 ). Optical drive [...]

175 If Something Goes Wrong Sound system pr oblems If the problem is with an optical data disc, refer to the software’ s documentation and check that the hardware configuration meets the program’ s needs. The disc will not come out of the dri ve when y ou click the eject button on the scr een. Press the b utton on the optical dri ve itself. Fo [...]

176 If Something Goes Wrong Modem pr oblems Y ou may have connected the printer while the computer is on. Disable Sleep mode, turn off the computer, and turn off the printer . T urn the printer back on, make sure it is online, and then turn the computer back on. T ry printing another file. For exam ple, you could create and attempt to print a short[...]

177 If Something Goes Wrong W ireless networking pr oblems Wireless networking problems This section provides general troubleshooting tips for networking problems, specifically wireless (Wi-Fi ® ) networking. The terms and concepts used assume a bas ic understanding of networks, and may be for more advanced users. If you need assistance or if you [...]

178 If Something Goes Wrong D VD operating pr oblems 3 Enter IPCONFIG / ALL and press Enter . The IP address for each activ e network adapter will be displayed. ❖ Connect your computer directly to your router or broadband modem, by plugging a standard CA T5 Ethernet patch cable (sold separately) into you r computer's RJ45 Ethern et port. If [...]

179 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits 6 See “Checking device properties” on page 167 for instruc tions on using Device Manager to vie w the optical driv e properties. 7 Check the T oshiba W eb site for new information on optical driv es and their operation. A blank scr een appears while watching a D VD-R OM movie or title. C[...]

180 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits 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 up these programs as well as your data file s. If something goes wrong that requires you to[...]

181 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 , Control Panel , System and Security , and then System . 2 In the left pane, clic k System protection . The System Protecti on tab of th e System Properties windo w appears. 3 Click Create... 4 In [...]

182 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits Backing up your data or your entire computer with the Windows ® operating system The most v aluable component of y our computer system is the data you create and store on its internal storage drive. Since problems with either hardware or softw are can make the data inacces sible or ev en de[...]

183 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits then be able to easily restore the W indows ® operating system to the state it was in prior to the installation, undoing any changes that the installatio n process introduced. ❖ Back up your critical data (see “Backing up your data o r your entire computer with the W indows® operating [...]

184 If Something Goes Wrong If you need further assistance If you need further assistance If you have follo wed the recomm endations in this chapter and are still having problems, you may n eed additional techni cal assistance. This section contains the step s to take to ask for help. Before you contact T oshiba Since some problems m ay be related [...]

185 If Something Goes Wrong Other T oshiba Internet W eb sites ❖ Name and version of the program in volv ed in the problem along with its installation medi a ❖ Information about what you were doin g when the problem occurred ❖ Exact error messages and when they occurred For technical support, call the T o shiba Customer Support Center: W ithi[...]

186 If Something Goes Wrong T oshiba’ s worldwide off ices For more information on additional T osh iba worldwide locations, please visit: www .toshib a.co.jp/index.htm . Latin America and Caribbean T o shiba America Information Systems 9740 Irvine Blvd. Irvine, California 92618 USA 800-457-7777 (wit hin the US) 949-859-4273 (outsi de of the US -[...]

187 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Appendix A Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot ke ys and TO SHIB A Cards prov ide a quick way to modif y selected system functions and to launch applications. There are two types of T OSHIB A Cards: Hot K ey Cards and Application Cards. Hot Key Cards The Hot Ke y Cards are used to set or modify the following system functions: ❖ M[...]

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

189 Hot Keys /TOSHIBA Ca rds Application Cards 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Application Cards The Application Cards are used to launch these applications: Not all functions are supported on all models. TOSHIB A Assist For more information, refer to “TOSHIB A Assist” on page 139 . PC Diagnostic T ool utility For more information, refer to “TOSHIB A P[...]

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

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

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

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

194 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sleep mode or Fn + This TOSHIB A Card or hot k e y places the computer into Sleep mode. For more information about Sleep mode, please see “Using and configuring Sleep mode” on page 87 . Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displays the following options: (Sample Image) S[...]

195 Hot Keys /TOSHIBA Ca rds Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Hibernation mode or Fn + This TOSHIB A Card or hot k e y places the computer into Hibernatio n mode. If Hibernation mode is disabled, this hot key will not respond. For more information on Hibernation mode, see “Using and configuring Hibernatio n mode” on page 85 . Selecting [...]

196 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Output (Display switch) or Fn + This TOSHIB A Card or hot ke y cycles through the power - o n d i s pl a y o p t i o ns (only the first option is av ailable when you do not have an external monitor attached) (the last option is available only if you are in Ex tended Display Mode). [...]

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

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

199 Hot Keys /TOSHIBA Ca rds Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Disabling or enabling the T ouchPad™ or Fn + This TOSHIB A Card or hot ke y enables/disables th e T o uchPad™. For more information on using the T ouchPad, see “Using the T o uchPad™” on page 73 . Selecting this Card or pressing the hot ke y displays the following optio[...]

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

201 Hot Keys /TOSHIBA Ca rds Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Keyboard hot key functions Fn + This hot ke y turns the curs or con trol ov erlay on and off. Fn + This hot ke y turns the numer ic ov erlay on and off. Fn + This hot ke y turns the scroll lo ck feature on and off. Fn + This hot ke y t urns th e TOSHIB A Z o om in g Utility to zo[...]

202 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Appendix B P o wer Cord/Cable C o nnector s Y our computer ships w ith the correct power su pply for the country of purchase. This appendix shows the shapes of the typical A C po wer cord/cable connectors fo r v arious parts of the world. USA UL ap prove d Canada CSA approv ed United Kingdom BS ap pr oved Europe VD A appro[...]

203 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[...]

204 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 video) disc read-only memory ECP enhanced cap abilities port EPR OM erasable programmable read-only memory eSA T A external Serial Advanced T echnology Attach ment FAT f ile allocation tabl[...]

Glossary 205 RFI radio frequency interference RO M read-only memory RT C real-time clock SCSI small computer system interface SD Secure Digital SDRAM synchronous dynamic ran dom access memory SRAM static random access memory SSD Solid State Driv e SVGA super video graphics adapter TFT thin film transistor USB universal s erial bus URL uniform resou[...]

206 Glossary application — A computer program that yo u use to perform tasks of a specific type. Applications includ e wo rd processors, spreadsheets, and database management systems. See also pro gram . B backup — A copy of a file, usually on a remo vable disk, k ept in case the original file is lost or damaged. basic input/o utpu t system (BI[...]

Glossary 207 CD — An individual compact disc. See also CD-R OM. CD-R OM (compact disc r ead-only memory) — A form of high- capacity storage that uses laser opt ics instead of magnetic means for reading data. See also CD . Compare DV D - RO M . central processing unit (CPU) — The chip that functions as the “brain” of the computer . It take[...]

208 Glossary cursor — An on-screen symbol (usually a flas hing verti cal line) that indicates the position where charact ers will appear when you enter data. 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[...]

Glossary 209 document — Any file created with an application and, if sa ved to disk, gi ven a name by which it can be retrie ved. See also fil e . 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?[...]

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

Glossary 211 Hibern ation — A feature of many T oshiba computers that saves to the i n t e r n a l s t o r a g e d r iv e the current state of your work, including 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 [...]

212 Glossary liquid crystal di splay (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 213 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[...]

214 Glossary Plug and Play — Generally , refers to the computer’ s ability to automatically configure itself to work with periph eral devices. When capitalized, refers to a sta ndard that, when followed by a device manufacturer , allo ws a computer to conf igure itself automatically to work with the device. pointer — An icon (usually an arrow[...]

Glossary 215 res ta r t — Synonymous with reboot. T o reset the computer by reloading the operating system without tu rn ing the computer off. See also boot . RJ11 — A modular connector used o n most U.S. telephone systems an d direct-connect modems. The RJ11 co nnector is a 6-wire connector . R OM (read-only memory) — Non-v olatile memory th[...]

216 Glossary system prompt — The symbol (in the MS-DOS ® operating system, generally a driv e letter follo wed by a “greater than” sign) indicating where users are to enter commands. T TFT display — See active-matr ix display . U universal serial bus (USB) — USB is a serial b us that supports a data transfer rate of up to 4 80 Mbps (480 [...]

217 Index A A C adaptor 46 A C power (DC-IN) connecting adaptor 47 A C power light 46 Alt ke ys 94 Application Cards 189 audio fil e s 134 audio features 134 B backing up files 93 battery Call2Recycle™ 124 changing 118 charge indicator light 48 , 112 charge not lasting 169 charging 48 , 111 conserving power 115 disposal 123 installing 11 8 , 120 [...]

218 Index network connection 129 set up 128 computer caring for 90 cleaning 90 moving 91 non-system disk or disk error message 163 not accessing disk driv es 162 running on battery power 109 setting up 45 , 53 warning resume failure messag e 162 computer lock 91 computing tips 92 ConfigFree® 156 Connectivity Doctor 157 profile settings 158 startin[...]

219 Index mouse 79 exte rnal display de vice RGB port 76 external display , adj usting 79 F F A T (File Allocation T able) 172 file extensions 100 file, backing up 93 fil e s backing up 101 printing 100 restoring 102 saving 98 Fn keys 94 function keys 94 H HDMI™ Out Port 76 headphones using 134 Help and Support W indo ws® operating system 166 Hi[...]

220 Index unexpected characters 170 using 93 keyboard, e xternal 79 keyboard, full-size 94 L light AC p o w e r 46 dri ve in-use indicator 103 lock computer , using 91 M main battery changing 118 installing 118 , 120 removing 118 safety precautions 121 manual eject hole optical driv e 103 memory adding 52 problem solving 168 remo ving memory mod ul[...]

221 Index power computer will not start 161 connecting cable to A C adaptor 47 cord/cable 47 cord/cable connectors 202 energy-sa ving features 108 problem solving 168 turning on 50 power b utton 50 po wer plan hot key 117 power plans 116 power source connecting 47 po wering do wn using Hibernate 85 using Sleep 87 precautions 43 printer connecting 7[...]

222 Index memory module 57 RJ-11 jack 130 running the computer on battery power 109 S safety computer 12 4 disposing of batteries 123 icons 40 precautions 43 safety precautions main battery 121 saving f iles 98 screen does not look norm al/flickers 171 screen problems blank screen 170 Search programs and f iles field 98 set up communications 128 se[...]

223 Index turning on the power 50 U USB-compatible printer 79 user password, disabling 148 user password, setting 147 using a file extension 100 Utilities 138 V video cables 77 video display device connecting 77 video projector adjusting display 79 W war ran ty standard limited warranty 41 We b 131 We b C a m e r a using 135 We b s i t e s 184 Wi -[...]