Toshiba M20-S258 manual

Satellite ® M20 Series User’ s Guide If you need assistance: ❖ InT ouch ® Center Calling within the United States (800) 457-7777 Calling from outside the United States (949) 859-4273 For more information, see Chapter 9 on page 185 of this guide. TOSHIBA C6649-0303M1[...]

2 Models: Satellite M20 Series ReWritable CD/DVD Drives The computer syste m you purchased may include a ReWr itable CD and/or D VD dri ve(s), amo ng the most advanced data storage technologies av ailable. As with an y new techn ology , you must read and follow all set-up and usage instr uctions in the app licable user guides and/or manuals enclose[...]

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 product failure could lea[...]

4 Only peripherals complying with the FCC Class B limits may be attached to this computer . Opera tion with non-comp liant peripherals or peripherals not recommended b y T os hiba is likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception. Shielded cables must be used between the ext ernal devices and the computer’ s serial port, parallel port[...]

5 Installation When you are ready to install or use the modem, call your local telephone company and gi ve them th e following information: ❖ The telephone number of the line to which you will connect the modem. ❖ The FCC registration number of the modem. ❖ The Ringer Equiv alence Number (REN) of the modem, which is 0.6B. The modem connects t[...]

6 Disconnection If you should ev er decide to perman ently disconnect y our modem from its present line, please call the telephone company and let them kno w of this change. Fax branding The T elephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful to use a computer or other electronic device to send any message via a telephone fax machine unles[...]

7 Caution: Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves, but should contact the appropriat e electric inspection authority , or electrician, as appropriate. 2 The user manual of analog equipment must contain the equipment’ s Ringer Equiv alence Number (REN) and an explanation notice similar to the following: The Ringer Equiv alenc[...]

8 Because W ireless LAN products operate w ithin the guidelines found in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations, TOSHIBA belie ves W i reless LAN is safe for use by consumers. Thes e standards and recommendations reflect the consensus of the scientif ic community and result from deliberations of panels and committees of scientists who[...]

9 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 antenna) that is installed outdoors is subject to licensing. Pour empecher que cet appareil cause du brouillage au service faisant l'objet d'une licence[...]

10 L ’utilisation en extérieur est autorisé sur le canal 10 (2457 MHz) et 11 (2462 MHz). Dans le cas d’une util isation privée, a l’extérieur d’un bâtiment, audessus d’un espace pub lic, aucun enregistrement n’est nécessaire pour une distance de mo ins de 300m. Pour une distance supérieure à 300m un enregistreme nt auprés de I?[...]

11 USA-Federal Communications Commission (FCC) This device complies with P art 15 of FC C Rules. Operation of the de vices in a W ireless LAN System is subject to the following two conditions: ❖ This device may not cause harmful interference. ❖ This device must accept an y interference that may cause undesired operation. TOSHIB A is not respons[...]

12 High power radars are allocated as primar y users of the 5.25 to 5.35 GHz and 5.65 to 5.85 GHz band s. These radar sta tions can cause interf erence with and/or damage this device. 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[...]

13 2. Indication The indication shown belo w appears on this equipment. 1 2.4 this equipment uses a frequency of 2.4 GHz. 2 DS.This equipment uses DS-SS modulation. 3 The interference range of this equipment is less than 40m. 4 This equipment uses a frequency bandwidth from 2,400 MHz to 2,483.5 MHz. It is possible to av oi d the band of mobile obje[...]

14 Approval Number: D01-1128JP TELECOM ENGINEERING CENTER Ap prov al Number: 03NY .A0018, 03GZD A0017 The following restrictions apply: ❖ Do not disassemble or modify the device. ❖ Do not install the embedded wire less module into other device. Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and foun d to comply wi th the limits for a Cla[...]

15 Approved Countries/Regions for use for the Atheros AR5001X Mini PCI Wi reless network adapter This equipment is approv ed to the radio standard by the countries/re gions in the following table. Do not use this equipment exce pt in the countries/regions i n the following table. This device works on passive scan only. A peer -to-peer mode is not a[...]

16 Approved Countries/Regions for use for the Intel ® PRO/ Wireless LAN 2100 3B Mini PCI Adapter This equipment is approv ed to the radio standard by the countries/re gions in the following table. Do not use this equipment exce pt in the countries/regions i n the following table. Approved Countries/Regions for use for the T oshiba Mini PCI Wireles[...]

17 Regulatory statements This product complies with any mandatory product specification in any country/ region where the product is sold. In addition, the product complies with the following: European Union (EU) and EFT A This equipment complies with the R& TTE directiv e 1999/5/EC and has been provided with the CE mark accordingly . Canada-Ind[...]

18 ❖ This device must accept an y interferen ce receiv ed, including interference that may cause undesired operatio n. Note that any changes or modif ications to this equipment no t e xpressly appro ved by the manufacturer may v oid the aut horization to operat e this equipm ent. Changes or modifications made to this equipment not ex pressly appr[...]

19 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 frequency bandwidth from 2,400 MHz to 2,483.5 MHz. It is impossible to avoid the band of mobile ob[...]

20 Approv al Number: 01NYD A1305 The following restrictions apply: ❖ Do not disassemble or modify the device. ❖ Do not install the embedded wire less module into other device. CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, and Multifunction drive safety instructions The CD-R OM, DVD-R OM and Multifunction driv es employ a laser system. T o ensure proper use of this produ ct[...]

21 Use of contro ls or adjustments o r performanc e of procedures other than those specified in the owne r’ s manual may resu lt in haza rdous radiation exposu re. Copyright This guide is copyrighted by T oshiba Amer ica Information Systems, Inc. with all rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this guide cannot be reproduced i n any form with[...]

22 ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONN ECTION WITH THIS MANU AL OR ANY O THER INFORMA TION CONT AINED HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF . T rademarks AccuPoint II, Fn-esse, Noteworthy , In T ouch, and SelectBay are registered trademarks, SelectServ , and Ask IRIS Online, are trademarks, of T oshiba America Information Systems, Inc. and/or T oshiba Corporation. IBM a[...]

23 Contents Chapter 1: Introduction ........ ......................... ............................ 30 This guide............................................................................... 30 Safety icons............................................................................ 31 Other icons used .............................................[...]

24 Chapter 3: Getting Started . ......................... .............................. 45 Selecting a place to work ...................................................... 45 Creating a computer -friendly environment .................... 45 Keeping yourself comfortable .......................................... 46 Other precautions ...............[...]

25 Adding memory .................................................................... 71 Installing a memory module ............................................ 72 Removing a memory module.......................................... 74 Using Slim SelectBay ® modules ......................................... 75 Removing a module from the Slim SelectB[...]

26 Hot swapping .................................................................. 103 Using your computer at the office ..................................... 104 Using a computer lock ........................................................ 104 Caring for your co mputer................................................... 105 Cleaning the computer .[...]

27 Chapter 7: Exploring Y our Options ................... ..................... 131 Exploring the desktop ......................................................... 131 Finding your way around the desktop.................... ....... 131 Exchanging data with another computer .......................... 134 T ransferring files..........................[...]

28 Using a printer .................................................................... 154 Connecting a parallel printer .......................................... 155 Setting up your printer ................................................... 156 Using an external monitor .................................................. 159 Connecting the displ[...]

29 Deleting a supervisor password .................................... 184 Chapter 10: If Something Goes Wrong ........... ..................... 185 Problems that are easy to fix ....................................... ....... 185 Problems when you turn on the computer ....................... 187 The Windows ® operating system is not working .....[...]

30 I n t roduct ion W elcome to the world of po werful, portable multimedia computing. W ith your T oshiba notebook computer, your w ork can accompany you where ver you go. Satellite M20 computers provide considerable computing po wer, enabling you to perform the most demanding computing tasks from any location. Y ou will f ind your operat ing syst[...]

31 Introductio n Safety icons If you are new to computers or ha ve not used a notebook computer before, read through this chapt er to familiarize yourself with the components of the computer . After that, seek out whatev er interests you most. Safety icons This guide contains safety instru ctions that must be observed in order to av oid potential h[...]

32 Introduction Other documentation Other icons used Additional icons highlight other helpful or educational information: TECHNICAL NOTE: This icon indicates technical information about the com puter . HINT: This icon indicates helpful hints and tip s. DEFINITION: Th is icon indi cates the defini tion of a term used in the text. Other documentation[...]

33 Introductio n Service options Ser vice options T oshiba of fers a full line of service options built around its SelectServ ™ warranty programs. Fo r more information, visit T oshiba’ s W eb site at toshiba.com . If you hav e a problem or need to contact T oshiba, see “If Something Goes Wrong” on pa ge 185 .[...]

34 Chapter 1 Finding Y our W ay Around This chapter presents a grand tour of your Satellite M20 computer . It serves as a reference to locate specific parts of the computer . Making sure you have ever ything Before you do anything else, cons ult the Quick Start card shipped with your computer to make sure you receiv ed everything. If any items are [...]

35 Finding Y our Way Around Making sur e you have everything Front with the display panel closed Sliding the display lat ch opens the computer’ s display panel. For more information, see “K eyboard and display featur es” on page 40 . The system indicator panel consists of se veral lights that pro vide information about v a rious system functi[...]

36 Finding Y our Way Around Making sur e you have everything DC IN —Lets you plug in the A C adapter . Cooling vent —Provides v entilation to keep the computer’ s processor from ov erheating. The ve nt lets the processor continue performing at its maximum speed. T o prevent possible overheatin g of the computer’ s processor , make sure you [...]

37 Finding Y our Way Around Making sur e you have everything Back with rear panel open RGB (monitor) port —Lets you connect an external monitor or projector . Parallel port —Lets you connect a pa rallel printer or other parallel de vice. Modem port —Lets you connect the computer’ s internal modem directly to a con ventional telephone line. [...]

38 Finding Y our Way Around Making sur e you have everything Left side Speaker —Lets you hear stereo sound from a CD or D VD in addition to system alarms and audible warnings associated with your software. V ideo-out port —Lets you connect your computer to an external video device such as a standard tele vision set. The security lock slot allow[...]

39 Finding Y our Way Around Making sur e you have everything Keep foreign objects out of th e PC Card slots. A pin or similar object that accident ally gets into a slot can damage the computer’ s circuitry . The PC Card eject buttons allo w easy removal of PC Cards. Slim SelectBay ® — Lets you use one of sev eral possible Slim SelectBay module[...]

40 Finding Y our Way Around K eyboar d and display featur es Battery lock —Locks the battery in place to prev ent accidental remov al. Slim SelectBay ® rele a se —K eeps the Slim SelectBay ® module secure in its compartment. Memory module —Lets you add more memory to your computer . For more information, see “ Adding memory” on page 71 [...]

41 Finding Y our Way Around K eyboar d and display featur es 2 Slide the display latch to the right and lift the display panel. Opening the display panel 3 Adjust the display panel to a comfortable viewing angle. T o avoid damaging the display panel, be careful when opening and closin g it. Never force the p anel beyond the point where it moves eas[...]

42 Finding Y our Way Around K eyboar d and display featur es Po wer button —The po wer button is used to turn on po wer to the computer . For more information, see “T urn ing on the compute r” on page 53 . Screen —The computer’ s screen is a liquid crystal display (LCD) that provide s clear , sharp images. K eyboard —The 85-key ke yboar[...]

43 Finding Y our Way Around K eyboar d and display featur es On/off light —Indicates whether the comput er is on, off, or in a Standby po wer down mode. ❖ Glo w s green when the computer is on. ❖ Flashes amber when you power do wn the computer using the Standby command. ❖ May flash amber if the computer is overheating. Main battery light ?[...]

44 Finding Y our Way Around K eyboar d and display featur es Keyboard indicator panel lights The ke yboard indicator lights provide information about keyboard functions. Cursor control light —Glo ws when the cursor control ov erlay is on. When this light is on, pressing an ov erlay key mov es the cursor as sho wn by the white arro w or command pr[...]

45 Chapter 2 Getting Started This chapter pro vides tips for wo rking comfortably , describes ho w to connect components, and explains what to do the first time you use your computer . Selecting a place to work Y our computer is designed to be us ed in a v a riety of locations and situations. This section provides guidelines for setting up your com[...]

46 Getting Started Selecting a place to work ❖ Liquids and corrosi ve chemicals If you spill liquid into the computer , turn it off, unplug it from the AC p ower source a nd let it dr y out completely before turning it on again. If the computer does not operate properly after you turn it back on, contact a T o shiba ser vice representative or yo [...]

47 Getting Started Selecting a place to work Placement of the computer Proper placement of the computer and external de vices is important to av oid stress-related injuries. Consider the following when placing your computer . ❖ Place the computer on a flat su rface at a comfortable height and distance. Y ou should be able to type without twisting[...]

48 Getting Started Selecting a place to work comfortably with your shoulde rs relaxed and your forearms parallel to the floor . If you are using a con ventional chair: ❖ Y our knees should be slightly higher than your hips. If necessary , use a footrest to ra ise the lev e l of your knees and ease the pressure on the back of your thighs. ❖ Adju[...]

49 Getting Started Other pr ecautions W ork habits The key to a voiding discomfort or injury from strain is to vary your activities. If possible, sche dule a v ariety of tasks into your working day . Finding ways to break up the routine can reduce stress and improv e your eff iciency . ❖ T ake frequent, short breaks to change position, stretch yo[...]

50 Getting Started Setting up your computer Some PC Cards can become hot with prolonge d use. If two cards are installed, both can be come hot even if only one is used extensively . Overheating of a PC Card can result in errors or instability in the PC Card operation. Be careful when y ou remove a PC Card that has been used for lengthy periods of t[...]

51 Getting Started Setting up your computer ❖ Connect a local printer ❖ Install PC Cards For more information on installing specific de vices, see “Connecting Other External De vices” on page 57 . Connecting to a power source The A C adapter allows you to po wer the computer from an external A C po wer source and to charge the computer’ s[...]

52 Getting Started Setting up your computer Connecting the power cable to the AC adapter 2 Plug the A C adapter into the DC-IN on the back of the computer .. Connecting the A C adapter cable to the computer 3 Connect the po wer cable to a liv e electrical outlet. The A C power light on the system indicator panel glo ws green. If the main battery is[...]

53 Getting Started T urning on the computer remov e the battery pack. See “If Something Goes Wrong” on page 185 for troublesho oting information. Damaged power cables can cause fire or electric shock. Never modify , forcibly bend, place heavy objects on top of, or apply heat to the power cable. If the power cable becomes damag ed or the plug ov[...]

54 Getting Started T u rning on the computer 2 Lift the display panel. T o avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where it moves easily , and never lift the computer by the display panel. T urning on the power T o turn on the computer: 1 Make sure any e xternal devices (such as the A C adapter , if you plan to use A C po[...]

55 Getting Started Setting up your softwar e Setting up your software The first time you turn on your computer , the Setup W izard guides you through steps to set up your software. 1 From the welcome screen, click Next to enter the Setup W izard. 2 Conf irm acceptance of Microsoft’ s End User License Agreement and click Nex t. 3 Follo w the on-sc[...]

56 Getting Started T urning off the computer If you are using the computer for the first time, lea ve the computer plugged into a power source (e ven though the computer is off) to fully charge the main battery . W ith the computer off, it may take up to three hours to recharge the main battery . Guidelines for turning off the computer: ❖ If you [...]

57 Chapter 3 Connecting Other External Devices This chapter describes how to c onnect de vices that can increase the capabilities of your Satellite M20 computer . Using external display devices Y our computer comes with a b u ilt-in LCD display , but you can also connect three dif f erent types of external display de vices to one of two a vailable [...]

58 Connecting Othe r External Devices Using e xternal display devices Connecting the display device If you’ re connecting a television or other video display de vice to the computer’ s video-out port, f irst refer to “Selecting video cables” below for guidelines on c hoosing a video cable, then refer to “Conn ecting to the video-out (comp[...]

59 Connecting Other External Devices Using external display de vices 2 Connect the other end of the video port adapter cable to the video-out port on the left side of the computer . 3 Connect the external de vice’ s po wer cable to a liv e electrical outlet. 4 T urn on the external video device. 5 Set the display mode by pressing Fn + F5 , or by [...]

60 Connecting Othe r External Devices Using e xternal display devices The selections av ailable are: ❖ Built-in display only ❖ Built-in display and external de vice simultaneously ❖ External de vice only ❖ Built-in display and TV (or ot her external video device) simultaneously (only when in dual controller mode) ❖ TV (or other external v[...]

61 Connecting Other External Devices Using an e xternal ke yboar d Video limitations K eep in mind that the quality of the display will be limited to the capabilities of the external video de vice. ❖ If the external video de vice, su ch as an SVGA monitor , is capable of displaying at a maximum resolution of 640 x 480 and your system is set for a[...]

62 Connecting Othe r External Devices Using a mouse HINT : Y ou can only connect one PS/2 device at a time, unless you purc hase an optional Y -cable. Connecting a Y-cable to the computer’ s PS/2 port allows you to connect a PS/2-compatible mouse and a PS/2- compatible keyboard sim ultaneously . Alternatively , you can connect a USB keyboard and [...]

63 Connecting Other External Devices Using a mouse Connecting a serial mouse T o connect a serial mouse, connect the mouse cable to the serial port at the back of the computer . Once connected, the mouse is ready to use. Refer to your mouse documentation for configuration information. Connecting a USB mouse T o connect a USB mouse, connect the mous[...]

64 Connecting Othe r External Devices Using a mouse Using a PS/2 mouse simultaneously with AccuPoint II When you connect a PS/2-compatible mouse to the PS/2 port, you may use the mouse, the AccuPoint II, or both. When connecting any PS/2 device, turn off your computer to prevent any possible hardware damage . If you connect a PS/2 mouse to the comp[...]

65 Connecting Other External Devices Connecting a local printer A message appears stating “The changes will take effect ne xt time the machine is rebooted. Reboot the machine now?” 6 Click Ye s . The computer reboots, and the PS/2 mouse is activ ated. Connecting a local printer Read the documentation that came with your printer . Follow the man[...]

66 Connecting Othe r External Devices Connecting a local printer 1 If the compu ter is on, turn it off. If the computer is connected to an AC po wer source, disconnect the A C adapter . Never connect the printer cable while the computer is on. Doing so may damage the prin ter , the computer , or both. 2 Connect the printer cable to the printer and [...]

67 Connecting Other External Devices Connecting a local printer If you are using any non-W indo ws ® programs, set up a printer dri ver for each of those programs. Refer to your program’ s documentation for more information. TECHNICAL NOTE: If you have the manufacturer’ s disk that came with your printer , you can use it to install the printer[...]

68 Connecting Othe r External Devices Connecting a local printer 2 Click Add Printer . The Add Printer W izard appears. Sample Add Printer W izar d dialog box 3 Click Next . The Add Printer W izard asks you to select your printer . TECHNICAL NOTE: If your printer is Plug and Play , the Windows ® XP operating system recognizes it automatically . Y [...]

69 Connecting Other External Devices Connecting a local printer 6 Select the port settings according to the instructions in your printer’ s documentation and the port to which your printer is connected, then click Next . The wizard prompts you to select your printer . 7 From the list of manufacturer s and printers, select your printer , then clic[...]

70 Connecting Othe r External Devices Connecting an external diskette drive job . For information on printing files, see “ Printing your work” on page 97 . TECHNICAL NOTE: Some printers require a specific installation process. In this case, the Windows ® XP operating system Add Printer Wizard will display an error message. If this happens, ref[...]

71 Connecting Other External Devices Connecting external speak ers or headphones Connecting external sp eakers or headphones T o attach an external stereo output de vice: 1 Locate the headphone jack on the front of the computer . 2 Using any ne cessary adapters, plug the cable from the external audio de vice into the headphone jack. The headphone j[...]

72 Connecting Othe r External Devices Adding memory remov e the inv alid memory and return your machine back to its original conf iguration, or cont act T oshiba’ s support center at (800) 457-7777 for additional help. Since your computer was b uilt to order , it should h a ve enough memory to run your current applications. Ho we ver , if your re[...]

73 Connecting Other External Devices Adding memory 3 Close the display panel and remove any cables you may hav e connected. 4 T urn the computer upside down. 5 Locate and remov e the scre ws that hold the cov e r plate in place, and lift the cov er off of the memory module bay . Removing the memory module cover Static electricity can damage the mem[...]

74 Connecting Othe r External Devices Adding memory Inserting the memory module into the slot 8 Replace the cov er plate and the screws. 9 T urn the computer ov er and restart it. When you turn on the computer , it automatically recognizes the additional memory . Removing a memor y module If you need to remov e a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1?[...]

75 Connecting Other External Devices Using Slim SelectBay® modules Pulling the clips away fr om the memory module 3 Carefully remov e the module from the slot. 4 Replace the co ver plate and scre ws. 5 T urn the computer ov er and restart it. Using Slim SelectBay ® modules The Slim SelectBay giv es you additional flexibility . By inserting and re[...]

76 Connecting Othe r External Devices Using Slim SelectBay® modules ❖ D VD-R OM/ CD-R W Multifuncti on driv e with both CD-R W and D VD dri ve. ❖ Secondary battery ❖ Secondary hard disk dri ve (HDD) HINT : Items from this list t hat did not come with your computer can be purchased separately . See the accessories information packaged with yo[...]

77 Connecting Other External Devices Using Slim SelectBay® modules Unlatching the Slim SelectBay ® 3 Slide the module out of the computer . Sliding the module out If you are removing the weight sa ver , retain it for transporting the computer when no other module is installed in the Slim SelectBay . Inserting a module into the Slim SelectBay ® T[...]

78 Connecting Othe r External Devices Inserting and r emoving hard drives Inserting and removing hard drives Depending upon the original hard dr iv e installed in your comp uter , you may wish to increase storage capacity . Y ou may add hard dri ve types based on those a vailable for your computer . Y ou can also additional hard driv e space by ins[...]

79 Connecting Other External Devices Inserting and r emoving har d drives Removing the har d drive fr om the computer 8 Install the ne w hard dri ve by sliding it into the hard dri ve bay and pressing it firmly until it locks. Do not force the dri ve into the computer . Inserting the new har d disk drive 9 Replace the hard dri ve cov er and tighten[...]

80 Connecting Othe r External Devices Inserting and r emoving PC Cards Inserting and removing PC Cards Y our Satellite M20 computer comes with two stack ed PC Card slots and supports three types of PC Cards: ❖ T ype I cards — Y ou can install up to two of these cards, one in each slot. ❖ T ype II cards — Y ou can install up to two of these [...]

81 Connecting Other External Devices Inserting and r emoving PC Cards 4 Insert the PC Card. If you hav e a T ype III card, insert it into the lower part of the slot. If you hav e a T ype I or T ype II card, insert it into either the upper or lower part of the slot. Inserting a PC Car d 5 When the card is almost all the way into the slot, push fi rm[...]

82 Connecting Othe r External Devices Inserting and r emoving PC Cards Removing a PC Card 1 If the PC Card slot s are locked, unlock them by turning the computer ov e r , locating the PC Card lock and slid ing it into the unlocked position 2 Locate the PC Card ejection button that corresponds to the slot in which your PC Card is installed. The top [...]

83 Connecting Other External Devices Connecting your modem to a telephone line Connecting your modem to a telephone line Y our computer comes with a built-in modem that can be connected to a standard voice-grade telephone line. The modem allows you to: ❖ Access the Internet. ❖ Communicate with your off ice’ s local area network (LAN), or a la[...]

84 Connecting Othe r External Devices Connecting your modem to a telephone line Connecting the telephone cable to the modem port 2 Connect the other end to the RJ11 wall jack. Connecting to a wall jac k The modem is designed for use with a standard analog telephone line. Do not conn ect the modem to a digital telephone line. A digital lin e will da[...]

85 Chapter 4 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 comput er to reconn[...]

86 Learning the Basics Computing tips ❖ Back up your files to disks (or other remo va ble media) on a regular basis. Label the backup copies clearly and store them in a safe place. It’ s easy to put off backing up because it take s time. Howe ver , if your hard disk suddenly fails, you will lose all the data on it unless you hav e a separate ba[...]

87 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboard Using the keyboard Y our computer’ s keyboard contains character keys, control k eys, function keys, and special W indo ws ® keys, pro viding all the functionality of a full-size ke yboard. K eyboar d Character keys T yping with the character keys is v ery much like typing on a typewriter , except that:[...]

88 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboard Y our computer’ s keyboard has only one Enter and one Ctrl key . Most of the time this doesn’t matter . Howe ver , some programs assign separate functions to the right and left Ctrl and Alt keys, or to the regular and numeric pad Enter ke ys on the full-sized keyboard. Using the Fn key you can simulate[...]

89 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboard Windows special keys The W indows special ke ys Y our computer’ s keyboard has two k eys that ha ve special functions in W indows: ❖ Start key —Opens the Start menu ❖ A pplication key —Has the same function as the secondary mouse (or AccuPoint II) b utton Overlay keys The keys with gray numbers a[...]

90 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboard Using the overlay to type numeric data The keys with the numbers on th eir right front are the numeric over l ay key s. T o turn the numeric overlay on, press Fn and F11 simultaneously . The numeric mode light on the ke yboard indicator panel glows when the numeric overlay is on. Y ou can still use the o v[...]

91 Learning the Basics Using the AccuP oint II pointing device T o use the numeric ov erlay keys while the cursor control o verlay is on: ❖ Hold down Shift while you use the numeric ov erlay keys. ❖ T o return to the cursor control overlay , release Shift . T o disable the cursor control ov erlay , hold down the Fn ke y and press F10 again. The[...]

92 Learning the Basics Starting a pr ogram T o mov e the cursor , gently push the AccuPoint II pointing device in the direction you want the cursor to mov e. Pushing harder on the AccuPoint II pointing device mo ves the cursor faster . The primary AccuPoint II button corresponds to the primary (typically left) mouse button. When a step instructs yo[...]

93 Learning the Basics Starting a pr ogram Starting a program from the Start menu When you install a program, the operating system usually puts an icon in the All Programs menu. T o start a program that has an icon in the All Programs menu, follow thes e steps, which use the W indows ® W ordpad program as an example: 1 Click Start , then point to [...]

94 Learning the Basics Starting a pr ogram 5 In the left part of the windo w , under the C: icon, double-click the folder containing the program, in this case Program Files . W indows ® Explorer shows the contents of the Program Files folder on the right side of the window . The left side of the window sho ws all the folders contained within the P[...]

95 Learning the Basics Saving your work 2 In the Run dialog box: ❖ If you know the program’ s location, type the command line. For a program in the W indows ® folder, type just the program name. Otherwise type the full file path, then click OK . ❖ If you do not know the location, click Br owse... . In the Browse dialog box, enter the f ile n[...]

96 Learning the Basics Saving your work Saving files 1 On the File menu of your W indows ® program, click Sa ve . If you are working with a document that already has a f ile name, that’ s all there is to it. If you created a new document, your program displays a Sav e As dialog box. Use this dialog box to specify where to store the document and [...]

97 Learning the Basics Printing your work File names If you plan to share your files with a computer using a pre- W indows ® 95 v ersion of the W indows ® operating system, the file name must be no more than eight characters long. T ypically the file name also has an extension, consisting of a period and up to three additional characters. Y ou ma[...]

98 Learning the Basics Using a compact disc drive T o print a file: 1 If your printer is not on, turn it on now . 2 Open the File menu of your W indo ws ® program and click Print . The program displays a Print dialog box. A sample Print dialog box 3 Specify the print parameters. F o r example, the range of pages and number of copies to print. 4 Cl[...]

99 Learning the Basics Using a compact disc drive If a D VD-R OM or Multifunction dri v e is not currently installed in the Slim SelectBay , follow the instructions in “Using Slim SelectBay® modules” on page 7 5 . HINT : Y our DVD-ROM drive is set to play Region 1 (North America) DVD-ROMs. A D VD/CD-R OM drive Driv e in-use indicator light —[...]

100 Learning the Basics Using a compact disc drive Inserting compact discs T o insert a compact disc into the D VD-R OM or CD-R OM driv e: 1 Make sure the computer is turned on. 2 Make sure the in-use indicator lig ht is off. 3 Press the DVD-R OM or CD-R O M dri ve’ s ej ect button. The disc tray slides partially out of the dri ve (about 1 inch).[...]

101 Learning the Basics Using a compact disc drive P ositioning the disc in the drive 7 Gently press the disc onto the center spindle until you feel it click into place. Handle DVDs and CDs carefully , making con tact 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, [...]

102 Learning the Basics Using a compact disc drive Removing compact discs T o remov e a compact disc (CD or D VD) with the computer turned on: 1 Press the eject button on the drive. Do not press the eject button while the in-use indicator light is glowing. Doing so could damage the disc or the drive. Also, if the disc is still spinning when you ope[...]

103 Learning the Basics Using PC Car ds ❖ Do not expose discs to direct sun light or extreme heat or cold. ❖ T o clean a disc that is dirty , wi pe it with a clean, dry cloth. The most ef ficient method to clean it is to start from the center of the disc and wipe to ward the outwa rd edge (not in a circle) . If necessary , moisten the cloth wit[...]

104 Learning the Basics Using your computer at the off ice ❖ Do not remov e a SCSI card while any of the SCSI de vices connected to it are operating. Before remo ving a PC Card , stop it by clicking the Safely Remov e Hardwar e icon on th e System T ray . After the PC Card is stopped, it is safe to remove. Using your computer at the office By con[...]

105 Learning the Basics Caring for your computer Make sure there is no w a y for a potential thief to slip the cable of f the object. 2 Pass the locking end through the loop. 3 Slide the PC Card lock (located underneath the PC Card slots) to secure your PC Cards in place. 4 Insert the cable’ s locking end into the security lock slot on the comput[...]

106 Learning the Basics Backing up your work Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cle aning fluid, out of the computer’ s keyboard, speaker , and other openings. Never spray cleaner directly onto the compute r . Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to clean the computer . T o keep your computer clean, gently wipe the display pane[...]

107 Learning the Basics Pr eparing for co mmunications Alternati vely , you can back up your files using a writable CD- R OM or Multifunction driv e, or to di skette one at a time as you are working on them. Preparing for communications T o connect to the Internet, use an online service, or communicate across the telephone lines with another comput[...]

108 Learning the Basics P owering down the computer night. Y ou can set the computer to turn on and send or receiv e the files while you are asleep. This option is called Auto Po wer On. TECHNICAL NOTES: Before us ing any of these options to power down yo ur computer , save your files and make sure the disk activity lights are off. If you change yo[...]

109 Learning the Basics P owering down the computer Sample T urn Off Computer W indows dialog box The computer shuts do wn completely . Holding the shift key while the T urn Off computer Windows dialog b ox is open, cha nges the Stand By button to hibernate. For more information about setting up hibernation “Us ing Standby” on page 113 . Shutti[...]

110 Learning the Basics P owering down the computer Sample system power mode settings 5 Click the Override all Modes with settings her e button. ❖ Click DC only to apply the settings only when you are using battery power . ❖ Click All to apply the settings whenev er when you are using battery power or outlet po wer . 6 Click OK , 7 Click OK aga[...]

111 Learning the Basics P owering down the computer Starting again after Shut down T o start the computer up again, pr ess the po wer button until the on/ of f light changes to green. If you shut down the computer b y closing the display panel, you can start it again by opening the display panel. Using Hibernation Hibernation mode shuts the compute[...]

112 Learning the Basics P owering down the computer Configuring your computer for Hibernation: 1 Click Start , Contr ol Panel , then P erformance and Maintenance. 2 Click the To s h i b a P o w e r S a v e r icon. 3 In the Running on batteries area, click the Details button. 4 Click the System Power Mode tab . 5 Select Hibernation for the options y[...]

113 Learning the Basics P owering down the computer The computer is now set to automatically go into Hibernation when your option settings occur . For more information about the Power Saver utility , see “T oshiba Power Saver u tility” on page 179 . Once the computer is configured, put the computer into Hibernation mode by either pres sing the [...]

114 Learning the Basics P owering down the computer ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the mode in which you left it, including all open programs and files you were using. If you power down using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully , your information will be lost. Be sure to save your work first. T o po wer do[...]

115 Learning the Basics P owering down the computer Going into Standby mode more quickly In addition, you can put the computer into Standby mode b y either pressing the po wer button or closing the display panel. Y ou can also specify an amount of time after which the computer automatically goes into Standby mode. T o use any of these methods, you [...]

116 Learning the Basics T oshiba’ s online resour ces 8 Click OK again, then close the Control Panel. For more information about the Power Saver utility , see “T oshiba Power Saver u tility” on page 179 . Starting again from Standby mode T o start up the computer from Standby mode, press the po wer button until the on/of f light changes to gr[...]

117 Chapter 5 Mobile Computing T oshiba’ s energy-saver design Y our computer enters a low-po we r mode wh en it is not being used, thereby conserving ener gy and saving mone y in the process. It has a number of othe r features that enhance its ener gy ef ficienc y . Many of these ener gy-saving features ha ve been set by T oshiba. W e recommend [...]

118 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power Running the computer on batter y power The computer contains a remov abl e lithium i on (Li-ion) battery pack that provides po wer when you are away from an A C outlet. This is the main battery . Y ou can recharge it many times. Battery Notice T o ensure that the battery maintains its maxim[...]

119 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power Charging the batteries T o charge the main battery while it is in your computer , plug the computer into a liv e electrical outlet. The battery charges whether the computer is on or off. The main battery light ( ) glo ws amber while the battery is being charged, and glo ws green when it is [...]

120 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power Monitoring batter y power The computer’ s main battery light giv es you an indication of the main battery’ s current char ge: ❖ Green indicates the A C adapter has fully charged the battery . ❖ Amber indicates the A C adapter is char ging the battery . ❖ Of f indicates that the ba[...]

121 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power Sample T oshiba P ower Saver Pr operties Dialog Box The Power Sa ve Modes tab displays the remaining amount of time for each of the dif ferent po wer usage modes. W ith repeated discharge s and recharges, the battery’ s capacity will gradually decrease. A frequently us ed older battery wi[...]

122 Mobile Computing What to do when the battery alarm sounds HINT : Wait at least 16 seconds after turning on the computer before tr ying to monitor the remainin g battery power . The computer needs this time to check th e battery’ s remaining capa city and perform its calculations. The computer drains batter y power more quickly at low temperat[...]

123 Mobile Computing Changing batteries 5 Select the Alarms tab and adjust the settings to suit your needs. Before your computer runs out of battery power , sav e your data and take one of the follo wing actions: ❖ Suspend or shut down your computer . ❖ Shut do wn your computer and re place the main battery with a charged one. ❖ Install a sec[...]

124 Mobile Computing Changing batteries Battery r elease lat ch 7 Pull the discharged battery module out of the computer . Removing the disc harg ed battery If the batter y is leaking or its case is cracked, put on protective gloves to handle it, and discard it immediately following the advice in “Disposin g of used batteries” on page 127 . 8 I[...]

125 Mobile Computing T aking care of your battery The battery pack has been desi gned so that you cannot install it with rev erse polarity . If the batter y does not slide into the slot easily , move the battery release lock to the unlocked po sition and try again. Do not force the battery into position. 9 Reset the battery lock to the locked posit[...]

126 Mobile Computing T aking care of your battery ❖ Do not incinerate a spent battery , as this could cause it to explode and release toxic materials. ❖ If a battery is leaking or damage d, replace it immediately . Use protecti ve glov es when handling a damaged battery . ❖ T o replace the main battery , use an identical battery that you can [...]

127 Mobile Computing T aking care of your battery 4 Connect the A C adapter to the computer and the powe r cord to a power outlet. The DC IN or A C power -light LED should glow green, a nd the Battery LED should glow amber to indicate that the battery pack is being charged. If the DC IN or A C power -light indicator does not glow , power is not bei[...]

128 Mobile Computing Conserving power Y our company may ha ve a procedure for disposing of used batteries safely . Otherwise, the materials that came with your computer may include an insert rega rding the disposal of batteries. If not, check with your local go vernment for information on where to recycle or dispose of old batteries. If you cannot [...]

129 Mobile Computing Conserving power Power usage modes in Windows XP In W indows ® XP , you can choose from predefined po wer usage modes or select your o w n comb ination of po wer management options. T o do this: 1 Click Start , Control P anel , then Perf ormance and Maintenance . 2 Click the To s h i b a Powe r Save r icon. 3 Open the Power Sa[...]

130 Mobile Computing Additional options for power The pop-up window disappears. Y ou’ re now in the selected mode. For more information on setting the battery po wer usage mode, see “T oshiba Power Sa ver utility” on page 179 . Additional options for power Depending on the amount of time you spend away from external po wer sources, the capaci[...]

131 Chapter 6 Exploring Y our Options In this chapter , you will explore some of the special features of your Satellite M20 notebook computer . Exploring the desktop The desktop is the launching pad for everything you can do in the W indows ® XP . Y ou use its features to start programs, find documents, set up system components, and perform most o[...]

132 Exploring Y o ur Options Exploring the desktop Sample W indows ® XP oper ating system desktop Icons An icon represents a file or program that can be quickly acti vated by double-clicking the icon. The icons initially displayed on your W indows ® XP operating system d esktop include: Recycle Bin — Holds f iles you’ ve deleted. Y ou may be [...]

133 Exploring Y ou r Options Exploring the desktop Y our desktop may contain other icons depending on your configuration. See W indows ® XP online Help for more specific information on each icon and how to use it. Start button Y ou use the Start b utton to: ❖ Start programs ❖ Access Microsoft ® W indows ® XP operating system update informati[...]

134 Exploring Y o ur Options Exchanging data with another computer Y ou can personalize the taskbar to include not only shortcut icons bu t also your fa v orite Internet URL addresses. DEFINITION: URL stands for Uniform Resource Locator , which is the address that defines the ro ute to a file on the Web or any other Internet facility . Generically [...]

135 Exploring Y ou r Options Exchanging data with another computer 2 Load the transfer program on both computers. 3 Set any specif ic options. 4 Start the transfer . 5 When you hav e finished transfe rring files, close the programs on both computers. Getting help transferring files 1 Click Start , then Help and Supp ort . 2 Click the Index icon on [...]

136 Exploring Y o ur Options Exchanging data with another computer The follow ing procedure is intended to support you if you need to either upgrade your modem or reset the port to the defa ult settings. DEFINITION: Although the terms are often used interchangeably , th e serial port and COM port are really two different things. The seria l port is[...]

137 Exploring Y ou r Options Exchanging data with another computer troubleshooting sections of your modem and W indows XP documentation. 7 Click OK to close the properties dialog box for that specific modem. 8 Click OK to close the Modem Properties dialog box. 9 Close the Control Panel. Connecting the modem to a telephone line Before you can use th[...]

138 Exploring Y o ur Options Exchanging data with another computer Setting up the connection T o set up an of fice connection, consult your network administrator for network settings and additional considerations. T o set up a dial-up connection, use the New Connection W izard: 1 Click Start and point to All Programs . 2 Point to Access ories , the[...]

139 Exploring Y ou r Options An overview of using the Internet Y our LAN port is now disabled. T o enable the Ethernet LAN port, repeat steps one through four . Select the Use this de vice (enab le) check box, and click OK . Setting up a wireless connection For information on ho w to set u p a wireless connection, refer to your wireless networking [...]

140 Exploring Y o ur Options An overview of using the Internet ❖ Internet Service Providers ❖ Connecting to the Internet ❖ Surf ing the Internet ❖ Internet features ❖ Uploading and downloading f i les from the Internet The Internet The Internet is an association of thousands of networks and millions of computers around the world connected[...]

141 Exploring Y ou r Options 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 brow ser ❖ An Internet Service Provider (ISP) account The Microsoft ® W eb bro wser Internet Explorer is automatically configured on your system so that wh[...]

142 Exploring Y o ur Options An overview of using the Internet as links. Clicking a link automatically transfers your W eb bro wser to that site. Y ou can also use a Search Engine, a W eb site specifically designed to help you look for information. Internet features The Internet of fers many types of communication tools to help you perform many tas[...]

143 Exploring Y ou r Options Exploring audio featur es Uploading and downloading f iles from the Internet T ransferring files from one co mputer to another is termed uploading (transferring data from your computer to a site on the W eb), or do wnloading (transferring data from a site on the W eb to your computer). There are sev eral ways to upload [...]

144 Exploring Y o ur Options Exploring audio featur es Sample W indows Media ™ Player scr een The CD Player control panel works much like an ordinary compact disc player: ❖ T o play the CD or to pause, clic k the Play/pause b utton on the CD Player control panel. ❖ T o stop the CD, click the Stop bu tton. Before using headpho nes to listen to[...]

145 Exploring Y ou r Options Exploring audio featur es If your disk does not run usi ng this method, try using an application that is associated with the media on the disk. For example, if it is a music CD, open W indows ® Media Player and point it to play the CD. For other types of media, use the associated softw are to open the f iles on the dis[...]

146 Exploring Y o ur Options Exploring audio featur es Using a microphone 1 Connect an external microphone to the computer . 2 Click Start , point to All Programs , Accessorie s , Entertainment , then click Sound Recorder . Sample Sound Recor der scr een 3 Click the Record button. 4 Speak normally into the microphone. 5 When you’ ve f inished rec[...]

147 Exploring Y ou r Options Exploring audio featur es Adjusting recording quality The better the quality of the reco rding, the more disk space the sound file requires. Experiment to f i nd a balance that fi ts your needs. 1 Open Sound Recorder , if necessary . (Click Start , point to All Programs , Accessorie s , Entertainment , then click Sound [...]

148 Exploring Y o ur Options Exploring audio featur es T o adjust the volume: ❖ For e xternal speakers, use the volume controls on each speaker . ❖ For headphones, use the computer’ s v olume control dial.[...]

149 Chapter 7 Expansion Options Y our computer is designed to work in the of fice as well as on the road. This chapter explains ho w to set up the v arious optional de vices so that your notebook can provide all the con venience of a traditional desktop computer . Devices for office computing By connecting optional de vices such as an external moni[...]

150 Expansion Options Using an external k eyboar d Some are T oshiba de vices, others are standard computer components. The de vices manufactured by T oshiba can be purchased through T oshiba’ s W eb site: toshi ba.com , or through the accessories information packaged with your computer . Connecting external (optional) devices Y ou can connect an[...]

151 Expansio n Options Using a mouse If you connect a PS/2 keyboard to the computer wh ile it is in Standby mode, you will not be able to use the keyboard when you turn the computer on. Y ou can only connect one PS/2 device at a time, unless you use an optional Y -cable. Connecting a Y-cab le to the PS /2 port allows you to connect a PS/2-compatibl[...]

152 Expansion Options Using a mouse Connecting a serial mouse T o connect a serial mouse, connect the mouse cable to the serial port at the back of the computer . Once connected, the mouse is ready to use. Refer to your mouse documentation for configuration information. Connecting a USB mouse T o connect a USB mouse, connect the mouse cable to the [...]

153 Expansio n Options Using a mouse Using a PS/2 mouse simultaneously with AccuPoint II When you connect a PS/2-compatible mouse to the PS/2 port, you may use the mouse, the AccuPoint II, or both: When connecting any PS/2 device, turn off your computer to prevent any possible hardware damage . If you connect a PS/2 mouse to the computer while it i[...]

154 Expansion Options Using a printer A message appears stating “The changes will take effect ne xt time the machine is rebooted. Reboot the machine now?” 6 Click Ye s . The computer reboots, and the PS/2 mouse is activ ated. Using a printer Read the documentation that came with your printer . Follow the manufacturer’ s instructions when conn[...]

155 Expansio n Options Using a printer Y ou also need a suitable printer cable, which may hav e been provided with your printer . If not, your company may keep a stock of cables. Otherwise, you can pur chase one from a computer or electronics store. Connecting a parallel printer These instructions assume you hav e a parallel printer . 1 T urn off y[...]

156 Expansion Options Using a printer Setting up your printer Setting up a printer in volves se lecting a printer driv er . This special program acts as a translator that turns your document into a form the printer can understand. If you are using any non-W indo ws ® programs, set up a printer dri ver for each of those programs. Refer to your prog[...]

157 Expansio n Options Using a printer 2 Click Add Printer . The Add Printer W izard appears. Sample Add Printer W izar d dialog box 3 Click Next . The Add Printer W izard asks you to select your printer . TECHNICAL NOTE: If your printer is Plug and Play , the Windows ® XP operating system recognizes it automatically . Y ou can ignore the remainde[...]

158 Expansion Options Using a printer 6 Select the port settings according to the instructions in your printer’ s documentation and the port to which your printer is connected, then click Next . The wizard prompts you to select your printer . 7 From the list of manufacturer s and printers, select your printer , then click Next . The Add Printer W[...]

159 Expansio n Options Using an external monitor For more information on getting your printer to print, see “Printing your w ork” on page 97 . TECHNICAL NOTE: Some printers require a specific installation process. In this case, the Windows ® XP operating system Add Printer Wizard will display an error message. If this happens, refe r to your p[...]

160 Expansion Options Using an external monitor Selecting video cables T o connect a de vice to the video-out port, you need to purchase a video cable (not included with your system). For the best video quality , always use a properly shielded cable. HINT : T oshiba recommend s using a cable no longer than 20 feet (approximately 6 meters). Using a [...]

161 Expansio n Options Using an external monitor “Directing the display output wh en you turn on the computer” on pag e 161 . TECHNICAL NOTE: If you are c onnecting to a television, you may need to change the display properties. Most televisions use or support an 800 x 600 standard resolution. Connecting an external monitor Y ou can easily atta[...]

162 Expansion Options Using an external monitor Sample display options window 2 While holding down Fn , press F5 repeatedly until the desired one is highlighted: ❖ Built-in display only ❖ Built-in display and external monitor simultaneously ❖ External monitor only ❖ Built-in display and TV (or ot her external video device) simultaneously (o[...]

163 Expansio n Options Using an external monitor Adjusting the quality of the external display T o obtain the best picture quality from your television (or other video display device), you may need to adjust the video settings. See the video device documentation for additional configuration steps. TECHNICAL NOTE: In order to use one of the simultan[...]

164 Expansion Options Using the W i-F i ™ Mini PCI module Using the Wi-Fi ™ Mini PCI module Y our computer may hav e an integr ated W i-Fi Mini PCI module. It is recommended that you do not remove the module from your computer . For assistance, contact a T oshiba W ireless Authorized Service Partner . Accessing the Wi-Fi ™ Mini PCI module Whe[...]

165 Chapter 8 T oshiba Utilities Y our computer includes sev eral ut ilities designed to help you to reconfigure your system to best meet your indi vidual needs. T ogether , these allow you to determ ine certain system details, set additional options or change default options. This chapter describes the utilities supplied by T oshiba: ❖ Fn-esse ?[...]

166 T oshiba Utilities Fn-esse Fn-esse Desktop shortcuts and T o shiba’ s Fn-esse program provide quick ways to open programs, do cuments, and folders from within any W indo w s ® prog ram without using the Start menu. For more information on creatin g desktop shortcuts, refer to the operating system docu ment ation that came with your computer [...]

167 T oshiba Utilities Fn-esse Sample Fn-esse window The ke ys are color-coded a s follo ws: ❖ A v ailable keys are dark gray with white letters ❖ Assigned keys and k eys associated with a popup list are sho wn on the Fn-esse keyboard in the selected color ❖ Unav ailable ke ys are light gray . There are two ways to assign a ke y to open a pro[...]

168 T oshiba Utilities Fn-esse 5 Release the primar y button. Fn-esse displays the Add/Edit Command dialog box with the Description, Command Line a nd W orking Directory fields automatically completed. 6 Click OK to close the Add/Edit Command dialog box with your ke y assignment in place. The program or document is no w associated with the key you [...]

169 T oshiba Utilities Fn-esse Making a direct key assignment 1 Select Direct... to display the Add/Edit Command dialog box. 2 Enter the Description, Command Line and W orking Directory for the new Fn-esse k ey assignment, or click the Browse b utton to specify this information. 3 Click OK . Making a popup assignment 1 Select Popup... to display th[...]

170 T oshiba Utilities Hotke y util ity T o vie w items in a popup list, click the Expand popup lists check box. Changing or removing existing key assignments In the Fn-esse ke yboard, click the key you wish to change with the secondary button. Fn-esse displays the Assignment T ype dialog box. ❖ T o change the ke y assignmen t, click Direct... or[...]

171 T oshiba Utilities T oshiba Console 3 Put a check mark next to the desired option. 4 Click OK . T oshiba Console The T oshiba Console provides quick access to computer functions and allo ws you to customize a range of computer settings. T o access the control panel: 1 Click Start , then click All Programs . 2 Point to T oshiba Console , then cl[...]

172 T oshiba Utilities T oshiba Console Customizing Y our Computer The features av ailable in this category are: ❖ Power Management ❖ Mouse ❖ Hotke y assignment (for detailed information, see “Fn-esse” on page 166 ) ❖ Slim SelectBay & Docking ❖ To s h i b a H a r d w a r e Network The features in this category are: ❖ IR Utility [...]

173 T oshiba Utilities T oshiba Console Power Management The Po wer Management feature enables you to control your computer’ s po wer usage, regardless of the source, and use the many preset po wer modes, or create one yourself. T o access Power Management through the T oshiba Console, double-click the Po wer Management icon. The T oshiba Po wer [...]

174 T oshiba Utilities T oshiba Console By changing the options that appear in the T oshiba Power Sa ver Properties window and clicking OK , you can reconf igure that function. Any options that you change become effecti ve when you click either OK or Ap p l y . Plugged in section This section has a single preset power usage mode — Full Po wer . Y[...]

175 T oshiba Utilities T oshiba Console Creating a new power mode 1 Highlight one of the preset modes. 2 Click Create copy . 3 A ne w mode appears with the title “Copy Name ” where Name is the title of the mode you co pied. Delete this title, type in the name for your new po wer mode, then press Enter . Customizing a power mode 1 Highlight the [...]

176 T oshiba Utilities Slim SelectBay™ Slim SelectBay ™ This utility allows you to remo ve or install a Slim SelectBay de vice while your computer is on or hibernating. Slim SelectBay ™ Service ❖ Hot Dock/Undock Support—this service allows the Slim SelectBay de vice to be removed without turning off the computer ❖ W arm Dock/Undock Supp[...]

177 T oshiba Utilities T oshiba Hard war e Setup Sample T oshiba HWSetup window The tabs represent various dialog boxes. The y are: ❖ General—Allo ws you to vie w cu rrent BIOS, hard disk driv e and memory settings ❖ Passw ord — Allo ws you to set the user password and an o wner string ❖ De vice Config — Sho ws the Device conf iguration[...]

178 T oshiba Utilities T oshiba Har dwar e Setup ❖ LAN—Allo ws you to set networking functions ❖ CPU — Y ou can set the CPU Frequenc y Mode as: Dynamically Switchable . This mode is the default setting for you computer , and automatically changes the processing frequency and decrease v oltage depending on the power source: ❖ A C Power —[...]

179 T oshiba Utilities T oshiba P ower Saver utility T oshiba Power Saver utility T oshiba’ s Power Sav er utility enhances your computer’ s power management capabilities. It controls the computer’ s Po wer Sav e Mode, which is a series of setti ngs for power management. In the Power Sa ve Properties dialog, you can choose which mode to use, [...]

180 T oshiba Utilities Enabling Hibernation Enabling Hibernation Y our computer includes a T oshiba Power Sa ver utility that allows you to change many of your def ault power settings. Y ou can enable hibernation through this utility . T o po wer do wn the computer using the Hibernation option, click Start , select T urn Off Computer . When you hol[...]

181 T oshiba Utilities Setting user passwor ds ❖ A supervisor password — Prohi bits unauthorized users from accessing certain functions such as T oshiba Hardware Setup. This is useful if more than one person uses the computer A single user password supports the instant and po wer-on password functions. Using an instant password An instant passw[...]

182 T oshiba Utilities Setting user passwor ds 6 T ype the password again in the V erify P assword box and click OK . 7 Click Exit . Disabling a user password T o cancel the password that supports the instant and po wer-on password functions: 1 Click Start , Contr ol Panel , then Printers and Other Hardwar e . 2 Click To s h i b a HWSetup . 3 Selec[...]

183 T oshiba Utilities Using a supervisor passwor d Using a super visor password A supervisor password pre ven ts other users from changing hardware conf iguration options. Setting a super visor password 1 Click Start , then click All Programs . 2 Point to T oshiba Console , then cli ck the resulting To s h i b a Console selection. The T oshiba Con[...]

184 T oshiba Utilities Using a supervisor passwor d Deleting a super visor password 1 Click Start , then click All Programs . 2 Point to T oshiba Console , then cli ck the resulting To s h i b a Console selection. The T oshiba Console windo w appears. 3 Select Security . Sample T oshiba Console Security window 4 Click the Supervisor password icon. [...]

185 Chapter 9 If Somet hing G oes Wron g Some problems you may encounter when using your notebook computer are relativ ely easy to id entify and solve. Others may require help from your dealer or the manufacturer of a software program. This chapter aims to help you solv e many problems by yourself. It cov ers the problems you are most likely to enc[...]

186 If Something Goes Wrong Pr oblems that are easy to f ix The W indows T ask Manager window appears. 2 Click the Applications tab . If a program has stopped res ponding, the words “not responding” appear besi de its name in the list. 3 Select the program you want to close, then click End T ask . Closing the failed program shou ld allow you to[...]

187 If Something Goes Wrong Pr oblems when yo u turn on the computer 5 Add a paragraph break and type some notes describing what you were doing when you receiv ed the message. 6 Sav e the file and refer to it when you contact the software manufacturer . Problems when you tu rn on the computer These problems may occur when you turn on the power . Th[...]

188 If Something Goes Wrong The W indows ® operating system is not working The computer displays the W ARNING RESUME F AILURE message. The computer was placed in Stand By mode and the battery has discharged. Data stored in the computer’ s memory has been lost. T o charge the battery , lea ve the computer plugged into a li ve wall outlet for se v[...]

189 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 have to change your system’ s configuration or v erify the startup procedure to fix the problem. T o do this, use the options in the Startup menu. This section describes each o[...]

190 If Something Goes Wrong The W indows ® operating system is not working See your W indows ® documentation for further explanation. TECHNICAL NOTE: If your computer is connected to a network, the Startup menu m ay display different versions of Safe mode. Internet problems My Internet connection is very slow . Many f actors contribute to the spe[...]

191 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e con flict 2 Then do one or both of the following: ❖ In the search field, type in th e topic of the problem with which you need help and follow the on-screen instructions. ❖ Click a problem you would like help with from the listings and follow the on-screen instructions. Y ou can connect to Supp[...]

192 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict each de vice, test it to make sure it and all pre viously connected de vices work. The device most rec ently connected to the system is the one most likely to be causing a hardware conflict. Resolving hardware conflicts on your own Computer components need resources to accomplish a task. A [...]

193 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e con flict For an older de vice, remov e it from the computer . ❖ Disable another system component and use its resources for the ne w de vice, see “Fixing a problem with De vice Manager” on page 193 . ❖ Reconfigure the de vice so that its requirements do not conflict. Refer to the device’ [...]

194 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 8 Click yes or no , whichev e r is appropriate. Checking device properties De vice Manager provides a w ay to vie w the properties of a device. Properties include the name of the manufacturer , the type of de vice, the driv ers installed, and the system resources assigned to the device. T o[...]

195 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e con flict Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may cause errors that seem to be de vice-related. It is worthwhile checking for these fir s t: 1 Click Start , then click Tu r n O f f C o m p u t e r . 2 Click Tu r n O f f . The operating system shut s do wn and turns off th[...]

196 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict The A C power light does not come on when you plug in the A C adapter and power cable. Make sure the A C adapter and po wer cable are firmly plugged into both the wall outlet and the computer . If the A C power light still does not come on, check that the wall outlet is working properly by [...]

197 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e con flict Check the power options using the Po wer Management utility . Hav e you added a de vice, such as a PC Card or memory module, that takes its po wer from the battery? Is your software using the hard disk more? Is the display powe r set to turn of f automatical ly? W as the battery fully cha[...]

198 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict the Enter key , type the password and press Enter . If no password is registered, press Enter . The screen reactiv ates and allows you to continue working. If you are using the built-in screen , make sure the display priority is not set for an external monitor . T o do this, hold the Fn key[...]

199 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e con flict 2 Click Properti es , and then the Settings tab . 3 Change the Colors option and click OK . For more information, see W indo ws ® Help. A message tells y ou that there is a pr oblem with your display settings and that the adapter ty pe is incorrect or the curr ent settings do not work wi[...]

200 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict Y ou are ha ving trouble accessing a disk, or one or mor e files appear to be missing. Make sure you are identifying the dri ve b y its correct name (A: or C:). Error -checking Run Error-ch ecking, which analyzes the directories, f iles and File Allocation T able (F A T) on the disk and rep[...]

201 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e con flict Y o ur data f iles are damaged or corrupted. Refer to your software documentation for f ile recovery procedures. Many software packages automatically create backup files. Y ou may also be able to recover lost data using utility software, which is av ailable from your dealer . Some program[...]

202 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict DVD-ROM or Multifunction drive problems Y ou cannot access a disc in the drive. Make sure the dri ve tray has closed properly . Press gently until it clicks into place. Open the dri ve tray and remo ve the disc. Make sure the dri ve tray is clean. Any dirt or foreign obj ect can interfere w[...]

203 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e con flict Sound system problems Y ou do not hear any sound from the computer . Adjust the v olume control. If you are using external headphones or speakers, check that they are securely connected to your computer . The computer emits a loud, high-pitched noise. This is feedback between the micropho[...]

204 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict Other cards must be set up before you can use them. Use the W indows ® XP PC Card (PCMCIA) Wi zard to set up the card. Refer to your Microsoft ® documentation for more information, or refer to the do cumentation that came with the PC Card. Some card manufacturers use specia l software cal[...]

205 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e con flict The System Propert ies dialog box appears. 3 Click the Hardwar e tab . 4 Click the Device Manager button. 5 Double-click the PCMCIA adapter . 6 Double-click the appropriate PC Card. The operating system displays your PC Card’ s Properties dialog box, wh ich contains informatio n about y[...]

206 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict The system does not recognize y our PC Card . Refer to the PC Card documentation. Removing a malfunctioning card a nd reinstalling it can correct many problems. A PC Card error occurs. Reinsert the card to make sure it is properly connected. If the card is attached to an external de vice, c[...]

207 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e con flict T ry printing another file. F or example, you could create and attempt to print a short te st file using Notepad. If a Notepad f ile prints correctly , the problem may be in your original file. If you cannot resolve the problem, contact the printer’ s manufacturer . The printer will not[...]

208 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits The other system may be busy or of f line. Try making a test transmission to someone else. Develop good computing habits Make sure you are prepared. Sa ve y our work frequently . Y ou can nev er predict when your computer will lock, forcing you to close a program and lose uns av ed c hanges.[...]

209 If Something Goes Wrong If you need further assistance ability to solve problems will improve as you learn about how the computer and its software work together . Get familiar with all the user’ s guides provided with your computer , as well as the manuals that come with the programs and de vices you purchase. Y our local computer store or bo[...]

210 If Something Goes Wrong If you need further assistance Contacting T oshiba If you still need help and suspect that the problem is hardware- related, T oshiba offers a v ari ety of resources to help you. ❖ Start with accessing T oshiba on the Internet using any Internet browser b y typing pcsuppo rt.toshiba.com T oshiba voice contact Before ca[...]

211 If Something Goes Wrong Other T oshiba Internet W eb sites Other T o shiba Internet W eb sites T oshiba’ s worldwide offices toshiba.com W orldwide T oshiba corporate site computers.toshib a.com Marketing and product information in the USA www .toshiba.ca Canada www .toshiba-Europe.com Europe www .toshiba.co.jp/index.htm Japan http://servicio[...]

212 If Something Goes Wrong T oshiba’ s worldwide offices Finland Scribona TPC O Y Sinimäentie 14 P. O . B o x 8 3 02630 ESPOO Finland France T oshiba Systèmes (France) S.A. 7, Rue Ampère 92804 Puteaux Cédex France Germany T oshiba Europe GmbH Leibnizstraße 2 D-93055 Regensburg Germany Greece Ideal Electronics S.A. 109 Syngrou A venue 176 71[...]

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214 If Something Goes Wrong T oshiba’ s worldwide offices Spain T oshiba Information Systems (España) S.A. Parque Empresarial San Fernando Edificio Europa, 1a Planta Escalera A 28831 (Madrid) San Fer nando de Henares Spain Sweden Scribona PC AB Sundbybergsväe gen 1 Box 1374 171 27 Solna Sweden Switzerland Ozalid A G Herostrasse 7 8048 Zürich S[...]

215 Appendix A Hot Keys Hot keys are ke ys that, when pressed in combination with the Fn ke y , turn system functions on and of f. Hot keys ha ve a legend on or abov e the key indicating the option or feature the key controls. V olume Mute Instant password security Fn + This hot key enables/disables volume mute on your computer . When volume mute i[...]

Hot Keys Instant passwor d security 216 Without a password The Fn + F1 key combination turns of f the display an d acti v ates instant security . Using the mouse or any ke y will make the display reappear . For information on setting a po wer-on password, see “Setting user passw ords” on page 180 . With a password The Fn + F1 key combination tu[...]

Hot Keys P ower usag e mode 217 Power usage mode Fn + This hot key displays the power usage pop-up window and cycles through the battery sa ve modes. The po wer usage modes in the operating system under battery power are: Long Life, Normal, and High Power; D VD Playback, Presentation and Super Long Life Sample power usage modes The power us age mod[...]

Hot Keys Stand By mode 218 Stand By mode Hibernation mode Fn + This hot key puts the computer into Stand By mode. A message box is displayed by default to conf irm that the computer is going into Stand By mod e. This message box can be set so it doesn’ t display . Sample Stand By confirmation box For more information about Stan d By mode, pl ease[...]

Hot Keys Display modes 219 Display modes Display brightness Fn + This hot key cycles through the po wer-on display options. The display modes are: ❖ Built-in display panel only ❖ Built-in display panel and external monitor simultaneously ❖ External monitor only ❖ Built-in display panel and external video device simultaneously ❖ External v[...]

Hot Keys Enabling a wir eless device 220 Enabling a wireless device Keyboard hot keys Fn + This hot key enables/disables the optional wireless devices installed in your computer (for sy stems with Wi-Fi ™ only). The wireless modes are: W i -Fi enabled—This enables the W i-Fi module. W i-Fi disabled— This disables the W i-Fi module. Fn + This [...]

221 Appendix B Pow e r C a b l e C o nnector s The computer features a uni versal po wer supply you can use worldwide. This appendix sho ws the shapes of the typical A C po wer cable connectors for v ari ous parts of the world. USA and Canada UL appr oved CSA appr oved United Kingdom BS appr oved Australia AS appr oved Europe VD A appro ved NEMK O [...]

222 G lo ssar y TECHNICAL NOTE: Some feat ures defined in this glossar y may not be available on your computer . Acronyms These acronyms may appear in this user’ s guide. AC alternating current BIOS basic input/output system bps bits per second CD compact disc CD-R O M compact disc read-only memory CD-R W compact disc rewrite memory CMOS compleme[...]

Glossar y 223 DC direct current DMA direct memory access DIMM dual inlin e memory module DOS disk operating system DPI dots per inch DSTN dual supertwist nem atic DV D digital versatile (or video) disc DV D - RO M digital v ersatile (or video) di sc read-only memory ECP enhanced cap abilities po rt EPR O M erasable programmable read-only memory FAT[...]

Glossary 224 RAM random access memory RFI rad io frequency interference RO M read-only memory RT C real-time clock SCSI small computer system interface DDRAM double data random access memory SRAM static random access memory SVGA super video graphics adapter TFT thin film transistor USB univ ersal serial bus URL uniform resource lo cator WA N wide a[...]

Glossar y 225 alternating curr ent (A C) — The type of p o wer usuall y supplied to residential and commercial w all outle ts. A C reve rses its direction at regular interv als. Compare direct curr ent (DC). application — A computer program that yo u use to perform tasks of a specific type. Applications includ e wo rd processors, spreadsheets, [...]

Glossary 226 bus — An electrical circuit that c onnects the central processing unit (CPU) with other parts of the computer , such as the video adapter , disk dri ves, and ports. It is the pathway through which data flows from one de vice to another . See also bus speed , fr ontside bus . bus speed — The s peed at which the ce ntra l processing [...]

Glossar y 227 compatibility — Th e extent to which computers, programs, or de vi ces can work together harmoniously , using the same commands, formats, or langu age as another . configuration — (1) The collection of compon ents that make up a single computer system. (2) Ho w parts of the system are set up (that is, configured). controller — A[...]

Glossary 228 disable — T o turn a computer option of f. See also enable . disc — A round, flat piece of metal, desi gned to be read from and written to by optical (laser) technology , an d used in th e production of optical discs, such as CDs and D V Ds. Compare disk. disk — A round, flat piece of materi al that can be magnetically influenced[...]

Glossar y 229 D VD-ROM (digital versatile [or video] disc read-o nly memory) — A very high-capacity stor age medium that uses laser optics for reading data. Each D VD-ROM can hold as much data as se veral CD-R OMs. Compare CD-R OM. E emulation — A technique in w hich a de vice or program imitates another device or program. enable — T o turn o[...]

Glossary 230 fo rm a t — (verb) T o prepare a blank di sk for use with the computer’ s operating system. Formatting creates a structure on the dis k so the operating system can write information to the disk or read information from it. frontside b us — The primary pathway (bus) between the CPU and the computer’ s main memory . Also called ?[...]

Glossar y 231 hot key — (1) A feature in which cert ain keys in combination with the Fn key can s et system options or control system parameters, such as the batter y sav e mode. (2) A ke y or combina tion of ke ys that acti vates a memory resident program. hot swapping — The ability to add or remov e devices from a computer while the computer [...]

Glossary 232 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[...]

Glossar y 233 multimedia — A combin ation of two or more media, such as sound, animation, and video in a comp uter program or presentation. Musical Instrument Digital Interface — See MIDI. N network — A collection of computers a nd associated de vices that are connected by communications facilities. A network allows you to share data and peri[...]

Glossary 234 peripheral — Any de vice, such as a printer or joystick, that is attached to the computer and controll ed b y the computer’ s CPU. pixel — Short for “picture element. ” The smallest dot that can be produced on a screen or printer . Plug and Play — Generally , refer s to the computer’ s ability to automatically configure i[...]

Glossar y 235 res ol u ti on — A measure of the sharpness of the images that ca n be produced by a printer or displayed on a screen. Fo r a printer , resolution is expressed in dots per inch (dpi). For a screen, it is expressed as the number of pixe ls a v ailable horizontally and vertically . res ta r t — Synonymous with reboot. T o reset the [...]

236 system disk — A diskette that contains th e operating system files needed to start the computer . Any disk ette can be formatted as a system disk. A system disk is also calle d a “bootable disk” or a “startup disk. ” Compare non-system disk. system prompt — The symbol (in MS-DOS ® , generally a driv e letter follo wed by a “great[...]

237 Index Numerics 101-key ke y board 87 A A C adapter 51 DC IN socket 36 plugging in 36 A C power cable connectors 221 A C power light 42 accessories carrying cases 106 memory 71 AccuPoint II 62 AccuPoint II p ointing device 42 , 91 adapter , A C 36 Add Printer W izard 67 , 156 adjusting record ing quality 14 7 Alt ke ys 88 arm/wrist strain 48 ass[...]

Index 238 running the computer on 118 battery , light 43 but t on internet 92 power 42 , 54 start 133 button, scroll 92 buttons CD or D VD controls 143 CD Player 144 C caps lock key 44 light 44 CD creating 145 playing an audio 143 playing using Aut o-Run 144 CD or D VD contro l buttons 143 CD Player control panel 144 CDs problem solving 202 channel[...]

Index 239 running slow 200 diskette dri ve can not read a disk ette 201 can’t insert a diskette 201 connecting 70 external, connecting 70 display doesn’t look normal/flickers 198 external monitor not working 199 external, adjusting 163 LCD 42 screen is blank 197 display device connecting 58 ext e rn al 57 video 57 display features 40 display ho[...]

Index 240 file, backing up 86 fil e s backing up 106 printing 98 saving 95 FN keys 88 Fn-esse 92 starting 166 using to assign keys 168 Fn-esse program 166 assigning a key 166 using drag-and-drop 167 function keys 88 H hard disk driv e light 43 hardware conflicts 191 resolving 192 headphone jack 35 headphones connecting 71 using 147 Help W indows XP[...]

Index 241 features 142 surfing 141 uploading and downloading files 143 internet button 92 internet explorer icon 132 internet service providers 140 IRQ (Interru pt Request) 192 ISPs 140 J jack RJ-11 84 RJ45 37 K keeping comfortable 46 key assign 168 changing 170 direct assign 169 popup 169 removing 170 key assignment viewing e x isting 169 key assi[...]

Index 242 determining COM port 135 problem solving 207 resetting port to default settings 136 upgrading 136 modem port 37 module battery 39 memory 40 modules Wi - Fi M i n i P C 164 monitor 37 , 57 connecting 58 , 59 connecting external 161 ext e rn al connecting 150 not working 198 using an external 159 mouse installing 62 PS/2-compatible 36 seria[...]

Index 243 monitor 37 network 37 parallel 37 PS/2 mouse/keyboard 36 RGB 37 , 57 serial 37 USB (Uni versal S erial Bus) 36 video-out 38 , 57 video-out, connecting to 58 , 160 posture 47 power alarms 122 computer will not start 187 options 130 problem solving 195 taking care of your battery 125 turning on 54 univ ersal power supply 22 1 power b utton [...]

Index 244 keyboard produces unexpected characters 197 missing files /trouble accessing a disk 200 modem not recei ving or transmitting 207 no sound 203 non-system disk or disk error 188 , 201 PC Card 203 checklist 204 error occurs 206 hot swapping fails 205 not recognized 206 slots appear dead 204 power and batteries 195 printer 206 , 207 program n[...]

Index 245 Slim SelectBay slot 40 slot PC Card 38 Slim SelectB ay 40 sound problem solving 203 sound recording 147 sounds recording 145 speaker stereo sound, system alarms, audible warnings 37 speakers external, connecting 71 using external 147 Stand By mode hot key 218 Standby 107 , 113 Standby mode going into more quickly 115 starting again from 1[...]

Index 246 utilities Power Management 173 T oshiba Power Extensions 180 utility To s h i b a P o w e r S a v e r 179 V video cables 58 , 160 video display device connecting 58 , 159 video limitations 61 , 163 video projector adjusting display 60 video-out port 38 volume mute hot ke y 215 W war ran ty SelectServ 33 We b s i t e s 210 Support Online 1[...]

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