Toshiba M9-S5512X manual

GMAD00137010 06/07 If you need assistance: ❖ T oshiba’ s Support W eb site pcsupport.toshiba.com ❖ T oshiba Global Support Centre Calling within the United States (800) 457 -7777 Calling from outside the United States (949) 859 -4273 For more in formation, see “If Something Goes Wrong” on page 176 in this gui de. Te c r a ® M9 Series Use[...]

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: T ecra ® M9 Series Recordable and/or ReWritable Drive(s) and Associated Software W arranty The computer system you purchased may include[...]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

11 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 1. Sticker Please put the following stick er on devices incorpora ting this product. 2. Indication The indication shown belo w appears on this equipment. 1 2.4: This equipment uses a frequency of 2.4 GHz. 2 DS: This equipment uses DS-SS modulation. O F: This equipment uses OFDM modulation. 3 The interference range of this e[...]

12 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 J AP AN APPR O V ALS INSTITU TE FOR TELECOMMUNICA TIONS EQUIPMENT Approval Number: D01-1128JP TELECOM ENGINEERING CENTER Ap 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. ❖ 5.17 GHz [...]

13 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Europe - Restrictions for us e of 2.4 GHz Frequencies in European Community Countries België/ Belgique: For pri vate usage outside b uildings acr oss public grounds over less than 300m no special reg istration with IB PT/BIPT is required. Registration to IBPT/BIPT is required for priv ate us age outside b uildings across p[...]

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

15 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ This device must not be operated in ad-hoc mode using channels in the 5 GHz bands i n the European Community . Ad-hoc mode provides a direct communication between two client devi ces without a W irel ess LAN Access Point. ❖ This device must be used with Acce ss Points that have emplo yed and activ ated a radar detecti[...]

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

17 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Approved Countries/Regions for use for the T oshiba Mini PCI Wireless LAN Card This equipment is approv ed to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table. Do not use this equipment except in the countries/regions in the following table. Approved Countries/Regions for use for the Intel ® PRO/Wireless [...]

18 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 802.11a (5 GHz) 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),[...]

19 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[...]

20 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[...]

21 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[...]

22 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 machinery shall resist against interference from legal communications or from indu strial, scientific and medical radio emission electri[...]

23 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 The interference range of this equipment is less than 10m. 4 This equipment uses a frequenc y bandwidth from 2,400 MHz to 2,483.5 MHz. It is impossible to av oid the band of mobile object identification systems. 3. TOSHIB A Direct PC Monday – Friday: 10: 00 – 17:00 T oll Free T el: 0120-15-1048 Direct Dial: 03-3457-4 [...]

24 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Optical Drive Safety Instructions This appliance contains a laser syst em and is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT . T o use this model properl y , read th e user’ s guide carefully and keep it for your fut ure reference. Never attempt to disass emble, adjust or repair a HD DVD, C D/DVD drive, CD-RW drive, Multi-drive[...]

25 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Export Administration Regulation This document contains technical data that may be controlled under the U.S. Export Administration Regulations, and ma y be subject to the approv al of the U.S. Department of Commerce prior to export. Any export, directly or indirectly , in contrav ention of the U.S. Export Ad ministration Re[...]

26 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T rademarks T ecra is a registered trademark of T osh iba America Informa tion Systems, Inc. and/or T oshiba Corporation. Microsoft, Outlook an d W indows are re gistered trademar ks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. DirectX, Active Desktop, DirectShow , and Windo ws Media are registered [...]

27 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Contents Introduction ................ ................................................................ 35 This guide ...............................................................36 Safety icons ............................................................37 Other icons used ...............................................[...]

28 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Using the computer fo r the first time ......................47 Opening the display panel ................................. 47 Your computer’s features and specifications ....48 Turning on the power ........................................48 Adding memory (optional) ......................................49 Insta[...]

29 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Caring for your computer ........................................79 Cleaning the computer ......................................80 Moving the computer ........................................80 Using a computer lock ......................................80 Chapter 2: Learning the Ba sics ..........................[...]

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

31 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Surfing the Internet .........................................126 Internet features ..............................................126 Uploading to, and downloading files from the Internet ...............................127 Exploring audio features .......................................127 Recording sounds .......[...]

32 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Deleting a user password ................................147 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility ...................... 148 TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility ...........................149 Fn-esse ® ...............................................................150 Starting Fn-esse ® ................................[...]

33 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Internet problems ........................................... 181 The Windows ® operating system can help you ....................................................182 Resolving a hardware conflict ...............................182 A plan of action ...............................................182 Resolving hardw[...]

34 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Standby mode .......................................................214 Hibernation mode ................................................. 214 Display modes ...................................................... 215 Display brightness ................................................ 215 Disabling or enabling wirel[...]

35 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 I n t roduct ion W elcome to the world of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. W ith your T osh iba notebook computer , your work and entertainment can accompan y you where ver you go. This notebook is compatible with European Union Dire ctive 2002/ 95/EC, Restriction of the use of certain Hazardous Substances in elect[...]

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

37 Introduction 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 equipmen t, or loss of data. These safety cautions hav e been classif ied according to the seriousness of the risk, and icons highlight th[...]

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

39 Chapter 1 Getting Started This chapter provides tips for working comfortably , summ arizes ho w to connect components, and ex plains what to do the first time you use your notebook computer . Selecting a place to work Y our computer is portable and designed to be used in a variety of circumstances and locations. Creating a computer -friendly env[...]

40 Getting Started Selecting a place to work ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity . ❖ Liquids and corrosi ve chemicals. Keeping yourself comfortable The T oshiba Instruction Manual for Safet y and Comfort, that shipped with your computer, contains helpfu l information for setting up your work environment and tips for working co mfortably throughou[...]

41 Getting Started Selecting a place to work ❖ Nev er turn off the computer if a dr i ve light indicates a driv e is activ e. T urning off the computer while i t is reading from or writing t o a disk/disc or flash media may damage the disk/disc or fl ash media, the dri ve, or both. ❖ Keep the computer and disks aw ay from objects that generate [...]

42 Getting Started Setting up your computer Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: Y ou must complete all setup steps up to and including “Setting up your software” on page 42 before a dding external or internal components to your computer . These components include, but are not limited to, a mouse, keyboa rd, printer , memory , and PC Cards.[...]

43 Getting Started Re gistering your computer with T oshib a If you are connecting your computer to a network, c onsult your system administrator before you choose your computer name and network settings. 6 Follo w the remaining screen pro mpts to complete the setup process. Once you click the final screen, your computer restarts automatically . Re[...]

44 Getting Started Connecting to a power so ur ce 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 pull on a power cord/cable to remove a plug from a socket. Always grasp the plug dire[...]

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

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

47 Getting Started Using the computer for the f irst time Battery life and charge time may var y depending on the applications, power management settings, and features used. Using the computer for the first time The computer is now ready for you to turn it on and be gin using it. Opening the display panel 1 Slide the display latch to the right . 2 [...]

48 Getting Started Using the computer for the fir st time Small bright dots ma y appear on your screen display wh en you turn on your computer . Y our display 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 intrinsi[...]

49 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Press and hold the power button in until th e po we r b u t t on a n d the on/off light on the system indi cator panel glo w green—abou t one second. (Sample Illustration) T urning on the power The preinstalled operating syst em will load automatically . When you turn on the computer for the first tim[...]

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

51 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 5 Close the display panel an d turn the computer upside down to locate the memory module slot cover . (Sample Illustration) Locati ng the memory module slot cover 6 Using a small Phillips screwdri ver , loosen the capti ve scre w that secures the memory module slot cover . (Sample Illustration) Removing t[...]

52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Avoid touch ing the connector on the memory module or on the computer . Grease or dust on the connector may cause memor y access problems. 9 Carefully remove the ne w memory module from its antistatic packaging, without t ouching its connector . 10 Locate an empty memory module slot o n t h e u n de r s i[...]

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

54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 18 Restart the computer . TECHNICAL NOTE: Y ou must have at least one memor y module installed for the computer to work. Y ou can no w conti nue setting up the computer . When the operating system has loaded, you can verify that the computer has recogni zed the additional memory mo dule. If you are adding[...]

55 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[...]

56 Getting Started Har d Drive Recovery Utilities If the computer does not reco gnize the memory configuration, turn of f the computer and remove the memory module slot cov er (complete steps 1 - 8 in “Installing a memory module” on page 50 ), and then check that the module is inserted comp letely into the socket and lined up squarely with the [...]

57 Getting Started Har d Drive Recovery Utilities Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs Depending on your system con figuration, you may be able to copy the Hard Driv e Recov ery Utilities to CD or DVD which gi ves you the ability to recov er your hard di sk driv e and recov er your system if the hard driv e recovery partition has been deleted or t he hard di[...]

58 Getting Started Har d Drive Recovery Utilities 3 Select the items you want to copy by clicking the check box next to the item’ s Name—recov ery files, applications (original bundled dri vers and applications), or both the recov ery files and applications. 4 Click Cre ate . 5 Insert the first blank CD or D VD into your writable optical dri ve[...]

59 Getting Started Har d Drive Recovery Utilities T o recov er your hard disk driv e using th e utilities stored on your computer’ s HDD : 1 Make sure the computer is turned of f. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) ke y on your keyboard while po wering on the computer . When the computer po wers on, the T o shiba Recov ery W izard screen displays. (Sa[...]

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

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

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

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

64 Getting Started Using the T oshiba Dual P ointing Devi ce Checking the HDD operating status After restoring your hard disk driv e, you can check its status as follows: 1 Click Start . 2 Right-click My Computer . 3 Select Manage . 4 Click Disk Manageme nt . 5 Highlight the hard disk dri ve in the V olu me list to display its status in the lower p[...]

65 Getting Started Using the T ouchP ad™ Accupoint ® II pointing device —Mo ves the cursor and selects items on the screen. T o mov e the cursor , gently push the pointing device in the direction you want the cursor to move. Pushing harder on the pointing device mov es the cursor faster . Primary button —Performs the same function as the lef[...]

66 Getting Started Using external display de vices Scrolling with the T ouchPad ™ There are two acti ve regions on the T ouchPad ™ that allo w you to scroll as you would with any wheel de vice on a mouse or trackball. T o scroll vertically , run your finger up or do wn along the right edge of the T ouch Pad. T o scroll horizontally , run your f[...]

67 Getting Started Using external display de vices 3 T urn on the external de vice. 4 Set the display m ode by pressing Fn + F5 , or by configuring the Display Properties settings. Directing the display output when you turn on the computer Once you ha ve connected an e xte rnal displa y devi ce, you can choose to use the internal display only , the[...]

68 Getting Started Using an e xternal ke yboar d TECHNICAL NOTE: Y ou can also change these settings using the Display Properties box. Set the option for the video controller by clicking Start, Control Panel, Appearance and Th emes, and then Display . Choos e the Settings tab, click the Advanced button, select Displa y Device, select the applicable[...]

69 Getting Started Connecting a printer Y ou can connect a USB-compatible printer to your computer through the USB ports. T o de termine if the printer is USB- compatible, check its documentation. T o make the connection, you need a suitable USB cable wh ich may come with your printer . If a USB cable was not incl uded with your printer , you can p[...]

70 Getting Started Connecting an option al e xternal diskette drive 2 Click Add a printer . The Add Printer W izard appears. (Sample Image) Add Printer W izar d 3 Follo w the on-screen instructions to set up your pri nter . Connecting an optional external diskette drive Some operations, such as creati ng a password service diskette, require a diske[...]

71 Getting Started T urning off the computer T o connect an optional ex ternal USB diskette driv e, connect the cable to one of the comput er’ s USB ports. (Sample Illustration) Connecting an o ptional external USB diskette drive T urning off the computer Pressing the power button before shutting down the Windows ® operating system could cause y[...]

72 Getting Started T urning off the computer ❖ If you hav e work in progress and are not connected to a network, use the W indows ® Standby or Hibernate commands to sav e your system settings so that, when you tur n on the computer again, you will automatically return to wh ere you left of f. TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using any of these options to [...]

73 Getting Started T urning off the computer Standby mode The Standby command places the co mputer into a power -saving mode. Standby holds th e current st ate of the computer in system memory (RAM) so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from where you left off. Factors to consider wh en choosing Standby: ❖ While in Stan[...]

74 Getting Started T urning off the computer Tu r n O f f Follo w these steps to turn of f the computer when you are not connected to a domain server: 1 Click Start , and then T urn off computer . The T urn of f computer dialog box appears. (Sample Image) T urn off computer W indows ® dialog box 2 Click Tu r n O f f . The computer shuts do wn comp[...]

75 Getting Started T urning off the computer 3 Click on the Setup Action tab . (Sample Image) Setup action settings screen 4 Select the options you want from the drop-down lists. These options are set separately for how they operate while the computer is running on battery power or while connected to AC power . ❖ When I press the po wer button Se[...]

76 Getting Started T urning off the computer Restarting your computer T o start the computer up again, pr ess the po wer b utton until th e on/ of f light glows green.. If you turn off the computer 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 computer u[...]

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

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

79 Getting Started Customizing your computer’ s settings 5 Click App l y . 6 Click OK . For more information about the Power Saver utility , see “TOSHIBA Power Saver” on page 154 . Once the computer is conf igured , you can place it into Standby mode by either pressing the po wer button or closing the display panel, depending on the Standby o[...]

80 Getting Started Caring for your computer Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of the computer’ s keyboard, speaker , and other openings. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer and/or display . Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to clean the computer . T o keep your computer clean, gently wipe the [...]

81 Getting Started Caring for your computer 2 Pass the locking end through the loop. 3 Insert the cable’ s locking end into the security lo ck slot on your computer , then engage the locking de vice. The computer is no w securely locked. (Sample Illustration) Attaching security lock cable[...]

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

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

84 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboar d Using the keyboard Y our computer’ s ke yboard contai ns character keys, control ke ys, function ke ys, and special W indo ws ® ke ys, providing all the functionality of a full- size ke yboard. (Sample Illustration) Ke yboar d Character keys T y ping with the character keys is very much like typing on [...]

85 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboar d ❖ Press Fn and Enter simultan eously to simulate the Enter key on the numeric pad of the enhanced keyboard. Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys (Sample Illustration) Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys The Ctrl , Fn , and Alt keys do different things depending on the program you are using. For more inform ation, see your prog ra[...]

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

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

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

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

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

91 Learning the Basics Printing your work Using a file extension Most programs assign an extension to the f ile name that identifies the file as being created in the pr ogram with a particular format. F or example, Microsoft ® W ord saves f iles with a .doc extension. Any file name with an extension of “.doc” is assumed to be a Microsoft ® W [...]

92 Learning the Basics Backing up your work 2 In your Windo ws ® application, click File , and then Print . The program displays a Print dialog box. (Sample Image) Print dialog box 3 Specify the print parameters. For e xample, the range of pages and number of copies to print. 4 Click Print . Backing up your work Back up all the files you create in[...]

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

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

95 Learning the Basics Using the optical drive 4 Grasp the tray and pull it fully open. (Sample Illustration) Drive tray fully extended 5 Hold the disc by its edges and check that it is free of dust. If the disc is dusty , clean it as described in “Caring for CD or D VD discs” on page 98 . 6 Place the disc carefully in th e disc tray , label si[...]

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

97 Learning the Basics Using the optical drive Before putting on headphones to listen, turn the volume down. Do not set the volume too high when using headphones. Continuous exposure to loud sound can harm your hearing. Playing optical media If you insert a CD/D VD into the optical dri ve and the Auto-Run feature does not automatically star t your [...]

98 Learning the Basics Using the optical drive For details on ho w to use the software, please refer to the respecti ve Online Help menus. Removing a disc with the computer on T o remov e a disc (CD or D VD) with the computer turned on: 1 Press the eject bu tton on the dri ve. Do not press the eject button while the in-use indicator light is glowin[...]

99 Learning the Basics T oshiba’ s online r esour ces ❖ T o clean a disc that is dirty , w i pe it with a clean, dry cloth. The most eff icient method to clean it is to start from the center of the disc and wipe toward the outw ard edge (not in a circle). If necessary , moisten the cloth wi th water or a neutral cleaner (not benzine or rubbing [...]

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

101 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power Y our computer contai ns T oshiba EasyGuard ® . The T oshiba EasyGuard * technology is made up of four fou ndational elements that incorporate hardware and software innov ations into various T o shiba notebooks that addres s the most common security , reliability and connect ivity issues f[...]

102 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power T o ensure that the battery maintain s its maximum capacity , operate the computer on battery po wer at least once a month. The Lithium- Ion battery has no memory ef fect so it is not neces sary to let the battery fully discharge each time. Howe ver , for better accuracy of the battery mete[...]

103 Mobile Computing Char ging ba tteries Using additional batteries In addition to the main bat tery , y ou may also h av e an optional second battery (not included with your computer). If you travel and need to work for many hours without an A C power source, you may purchase a battery module for us e in the compute r , or carry additional charge[...]

104 Mobile Computing Char gi ng batteries The battery may not start ch arging immediately under the following conditions: ❖ The battery is extremely hot or cold. T o ensure that the battery char ges to its full capacity , wait until it reaches room temperature (50 to 80 degrees F ahrenheit, 10 to 26 degrees Celsius). ❖ The battery is almo st co[...]

105 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power 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 the incorrect time and date or stop working. When Hibernation mode is enabled and the RTC battery is completely discharged, a warnin[...]

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

107 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power 2 Click the TO SHIB A Po wer Sa ver icon. The Po wer Sav er Properties window appears. The remaining battery char ge is i ndicated on the left side of the dialog box. W ith repeated discharges and rechar ges, the battery’ s capacity gradually decreases. A frequently used older battery does not po[...]

108 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power Setting batter y alarms Y ou can set two alarms. Each alarm can be set to alert you when a specified percentage of remaini ng battery power has been reached. Y ou can set ho w the warning occurs: sound an alarm, display a message, both, or none. Y ou can also set t he computer to enter Standby mode[...]

109 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power Power Profiles Y ou can choose a predefined Po wer Prof ile or select your own combination of power management options. T o do this: 1 Click Start , Contro l Panel , Perf ormance and Maintenance , and then TOSHIB A Power Sa ver . The TOSHIB A Po wer Sav er Properties window appears. (Sample Image) [...]

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

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

112 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery 6 While continuing to lightly pul l on the battery , slide the secondary battery release latch down, or aw ay from the center of the computer and then pull the battery out of the co mputer . (Sample Illustration) Removing the battery If the battery is leaking or its case is cracked, put on protective g[...]

113 Mobile Computing T aking car e of your battery If the battery does not slide into the slot easily , move the battery release lock to the unlocked position and try again. Do not force the battery into position. (Sample Illustration) Inserting the ba ttery 3 T urn the computer right side up. 4 Reconnect any cables that were remov ed in step 3 of [...]

114 Mobile Computing T aking car e of your battery ❖ If a battery is leaking or dama ged, replace it immediately . Use protectiv e glov es when handling a damaged battery . ❖ T o replace the main battery , use an identical battery that you can purchase through the T oshiba W eb site at accessories.toshiba.com . ❖ A rev erse polarity condi tio[...]

115 Mobile Computing Disposing of used batteries ❖ If you will not be using the system for an extended period, more than one m onth, re mov e the battery pack. ❖ If you are not going to use the computer for more than eight hours, disconnect the A C adaptor . ❖ Store spare battery packs in a cool dry place out of direct sunlight. Disposing of [...]

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

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

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

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

120 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Setting up for communications Setting up for communications T o connect to the Internet, or use an online service, you need: ❖ A browser or communications program ❖ An Internet Service Pro vider (ISP ) or online service if you plan to use the Internet ❖ A way to connect to the ISP (for example modem/[...]

121 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Setting up for communications 8 Click OK to close the properties dialog box for that specific modem. 9 Click OK to close the Modem Properties dialog box. 10 Close the Control P anel. Connecting a modem to a telephone line Y our computer may come with a built-in modem th at can be connected to a standard vo[...]

122 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Setting up for communications 2 Connect the other end to the RJ-11 wall jack. (Sample Illustration) Connecting to a wall jack Connect the built-in modem only to ordinary analog phone lines. Never connect the built-in modem to a digital line (ISDN). Never connect the built-in modem to the digital connector [...]

123 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Setting up for communications Setting up the connection T o set up an off ice connection, consult your network administrator for network settings and ad dition al considerations. T o set up a dial-up connection, use the New Connection W izard: 1 Click Start , and then All Programs . 2 Click Accessories , C[...]

124 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features An overview of using the Internet Using Wireless LAN connectivity Wireless connectivity and some features may require you to purchase additional software, external hardware or services. Availa bility of public wireless LAN access points may be limited. Y our system may come with an optional wireless LAN mo[...]

125 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features An overview of using the Internet The Wo rld Wide Web The W o rld W ide W eb (or “W eb”) is a subset of the Internet—a collection of interlinked docum ents (located on computers connected to the Internet) that w ork together using a specific Internet protocol called Hyp ertext T ransfer Protocol (HTT[...]

126 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features An overview of using the Internet Surfing the Internet Once connected to the Internet, th e W eb browser displays a home page, for example, your ISP’ s ho me page on the Internet or your company’ s W eb site hom e page. T o visit a desired W eb site, type in the W eb ad dress. The W eb address, or Unif[...]

127 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Explorin g audio featur es Uploading to, and downloading files 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 downloading (transferring data from a site on the W eb to your computer). There are sev era[...]

128 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Explor ing audio feat ur es 5 When you hav e f inished recording, click the Stop button. The Sound Recorder window displays the ne w sound file as a wav eform. Y ou can only record 60 seconds at a time. 6 T o hear what you just recorded, click the Play button. 7 T o sav e the file, click File , and then Sa[...]

129 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using PC Car ds Using PC Cards TECHNICAL NOTE: For PCMCIA-compatible PC Cards, check the package to make sure they conform to the PCMCIA 2.1 standard (or later). Other cards may work with your computer , but are likely to be much more difficult to set up and use. Y our notebook computer comes with a PC Car[...]

130 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using PC Car ds Removing a PC Card Be sure to disable the PC Card prior to removing it. Otherwise, the system may be damaged. Before removing a PC Card, make sure that no applications or system services are using the card. 1 Prepare the card for remov a l by right-clicki ng the Safely Remove Hard ware icon[...]

131 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using an SD™ card Using an SD ™ card Y our computer supports the use of an SD card. The card can be used with a v ariety of digital products: digital music players, cellular phones, PD As, digital cameras, digital vid eo camcorders, etc. Do not touch the SD connector . Y ou could expose the storage are[...]

132 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using an SD™ car d If the operating system does not r ecognize an inserted SD card, remov e it and verify that the card is facing the correct way . Insert the card again. The SD indicator light on the front of the computer glows when the card is being accessed. If the SD card is not inserted into the slo[...]

133 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using the Ultra SlimB ay Removing an SD card 1 Prepare the card for remov al by clicking the Sa fely Remove Hardwar e icon in the system tray and then selecting the card or de vice you want to remove. If the system is unable to prep are the card for safe remo v al, a message will tell you to try again late[...]

134 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using the Ultr a SlimBay HINT : Items from this list that did not come with your computer can be purchased separately . See the accessories information packaged with your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com . Removing a module from the Ultra SlimBay Use caution when lifting or turning your computer . F[...]

135 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using an e xpansion de vice 3 Slide the Ultra SlimBay ou t of the computer . (Sample Illustration) Sliding out the module Inserting a module into the Ultra SlimBay T o install a module into th e Ultra SlimBay , sim ply slide the modu le all the way into the Ultra SlimBay until the latch locks into place. U[...]

136 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using an e xpansion de vice Using an Optional T oshiba Express Port Replicator with your computer If you purchase an optional T oshiba Express Port Replicator (not shipped with your system), you can connect this device to your computer’ s expansion port. In order to achie ve a proper connection, the T o [...]

137 Chapter 5 Utilities Y our computer includes sev eral utilities designed to help yo u to reconfigure your system to best meet your individual needs. T o gether , these allo w you to ascerta in certain system details, set additional options, or change default optio ns. These utilities are described in this chapter . ❖ TOSHIB A Assi st ❖ TOSHI[...]

138 Utilities TOSHIB A Assist ❖ TOSHIB A Button Cont rols ❖ CD/D VD Dri ve Acoustic Silencer ❖ TOSHIB A Accessibility ❖ T rusted Platform Module (TPM) ❖ Fingerprint Authentication Utilit y 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 [...]

139 Utilities TOSHIB A Assist Connect The features av ailable in this category are: ❖ ConfigFree™ Connecti vity Doctor ❖ Start Bluetooth ® ❖ Bluetooth ® Settings ❖ Bluetooth ® Local COM Setting s (Sample Image) T OSHIBA Assist window – Connect tab[...]

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

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

142 Utilities TOSHIB A Assist Optimize The features av ailable in this category are: ❖ Hotkey assignment using Fn-esse® ❖ TOSHIB A SD™ Memor y Card Format Util ity ❖ TOSHIB A Po wer Saver ❖ Mouse Utility ❖ TOSHIB A Hardware Se tup ❖ TOSHIB A Zooming Utilit y ❖ TOSHIB A Mobile Extension ❖ TOSHIB A Button Cont rols ❖ CD/D VD Dri [...]

143 Utilities TOSHIB A Applicati on Installer TOSHIBA Application Installer The TOSHIB A Application Installe r allows you to reinstall the dri vers and applications that were originally bundled with your computer . T o reinstall driv ers and applications: 1 Double-click the TOSHIBA A pplication Installer icon on the W indows ® desktop. 2 Click Ne[...]

144 Utilities Setting passwor ds Setting passwords Setting a password lets you walk away from your computer , providing additional protection for your files. When you set a password, you must enter the password before you can w ork on your computer again. T oshiba supports se ve ral types of passwords on you r computer: ❖ An instant password—Se[...]

145 Utilities Setting passwor ds 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 remember it. T oshiba is not responsible for any losses that may occ ur to you, your organization or others a s a resul[...]

146 Utilities Setting passwor ds Deleting a supervisor password T o delete a supervisor passwor d: 1 Click Start , All Programs , To s h i b a , 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 Supervisor Password ic on. The Supervisor Password tab of the T OSHIBA P a[...]

147 Utilities Setting passwor ds 3 Click the User Password icon. The T oshiba Password Utility windo w appears. (Sample Image) T oshiba P asswor d Utility windo w 4 Click Set . 5 Enter your pas sword, and then enter it ag ain to verify . 6 Click Set . 7 Click OK if you want to save the password to a text file on a diskette or media of your choice, [...]

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

149 Utilities TOSHIB A HDD Pr otection Utility TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility The TOSHIB A HDD Protection utility controls your computer’ s hard disk dri ve (HDD) protection feature, which parks the HDD whene ver motion is detected on the computer . Using this utility , you can enable or disable hard disk driv e (HDD) protecti on, and set the mot[...]

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

151 Utilities TOSHIB A SD™ Memory Car d F ormat Utility There are two ways to assign a ke y to open a program or document: ❖ Using drag-and-drop ❖ Using the k eyboard or pointing de vice The method most often used is drag-and-drop. TOSHIBA SD ™ Memor y Card Format Utility This utility is used to for mat SD ™ cards used with the Bridge Med[...]

152 Utilities TOSHIB A SD™ Memory Boot Utility TOSHIBA SD ™ Memor y Boot Utility The TOSHIB A SD ™ Memory Boot Utility allows you to create an SD card you can use to boot up your computer . This utility also allows you to easily format SD Memory Cards. Refer to the online Help document ation within the application for any additional help. T o[...]

153 Utilities TOSHIB A SD™ Memory Boot Utility T o create a bootable SD card with the Read from an image file option, you need a third-party application. Booting from a bootable SD card T o boot from a bootable SD card: 1 Create a bootable SD card (see “T OSHIB A SD™ Memory Boot Utility” on page 152 for instruction s). 2 V erify that no flo[...]

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

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

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

157 Utilities T O S H I B A H a rd w a re S e t u p TOSHIBA Hardware Setup TOSHIB A Hardware Setup is the T oshiba configuration management tool av ailable through th e W indows ® operating system. T o access it: ❖ Click Start , All Programs , To s h i b a , Utilities , and then Assist , or click the TOS HI BA H a rdw a re S e tu p icon in the O[...]

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

159 Utilities TOSHIB A Zooming Utility TOSHIBA Zooming Utility This utility allows you to select which applications will work with the zoom in/out hot ke ys (see “Hot Keys” on page 211 ). Y ou may select all applications or any subset of the follo wing: ❖ Microsoft ® Internet Explorer ® ❖ Microsoft ® Of f ice ❖ W indo ws Media ® Playe[...]

160 Utilities TOSHIB A Mobile Extension TOSHIBA Mobile Extension T o adjust the settings for the optional T oshiba Ex press Port Replicator , use the TOSHIB A Mob ile Extension utility . T o use the TOSHIB A Mobile Extension utility: 1 Click Start , then Control P anel , then Perf ormance and Maintenance . 2 Click TOSHIB A Mobile Extension . The TO[...]

161 Utilities TOSHIB A Mobile Exten sion 4 Under the Display Change Service tab, you can set the default display configuration you wish to use when docking the system to the optional T oshiba Express Port Replicator . (Sample Image) Display Change Service tab option s[...]

162 Utilities TOSHIB A Button Contr o ls TOSHIBA Button Controls The TOSHIB A Button Controls allow you to customize the TOS HIB A Assist b utton . The TOS HIB A Assist b utton is l ocated abov e the keyboard. T o access TOSHIB A Button Controls: 1 Click the TOSHI B A Button Contro l icon in the Optimize tab of TOSHIB A Assist . The T oshiba Contro[...]

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

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

165 Utilities T rusted Platform Module (TPM) T rusted Platform Module (TPM) This section only applies to systems with TPM. Y our T oshiba computer includes the TPM (T rusted Platfo rm Module), which is a security encryption device for your system’ s hard disk dri ve. TPM is already included on your system, but needs to be installed and enabled us[...]

166 Utilities F ing erprint Authenticati on Utility Fingerprint utility limitations T o shiba does not guarantee that th e fingerprint utility technology will be completely secure or error-free. T oshiba do es not guarantee that the fingerprint u tility will accurately sc reen out unauthorized users at all times. T oshiba is not liable for any fail[...]

167 Utilities F ing erprint Authent ication Utility During fingerprint enrollment, the system displays icons as prompts, notifications, and warnings. These icons and their meanings are as follo ws: ❖ Reader ready—the reader is wait ing to read your fing erprint. Swipe your finger when you are re ady . ❖ Reader b usy—wait for the reader to c[...]

168 Utilities F ing erprint Authenticati on Utility Power -on Security The po wer-on security feature pre vents unauthoriz ed access to your computer when it is turned of f by requiring the user to pass fingerprint authentication. If finge rprint authentica tion fails, the user will not be able to start the computer . When po wer-on security is e n[...]

169 Utilities F ing erprint Authent ication Utility Fingerprint Management Fingerprints are stored in memory during enrollment. After a fingerprint is enrolled, it is displayed with a power -on button abov e it. The b utton appears “pressed in” by default, indicating that the corresponding finger will be used for power-on security . If yo u do [...]

170 Utilities F ing erprint Authenticati on Utility ❖ Delete—Deletes all fingerprints for the current user . ❖ Import or Export U ser Data—E xisting fingerprints can be exported to a *.vtp f ile and impor ted back to your f ingerprint software. The *.vtp file is encrypted and protect ed by a password that is defined during e xport. Settings[...]

171 Utilities F ing erprint Authent ication Utility Y ou enter the required information only once, duri ng W eb page or dialog registration. When the window is displayed again, all the data is entered automaticall y when you scan your fingerprint on the reader . Re gistered W eb pages can also be accessed directly from the Biomenu. Biomenu Biomenu [...]

172 Utilities F ing erprint Authenticati on Utility Replaying a registered Web page or dialog Y ou are logged on to the computer and want to replay a registered W eb page. T o replay a registration: 1 Swipe your enrolled finger to display the Biomenu. 2 Select Registered Sites . 3 Select a page you want to display and replay , or simply v erify you[...]

173 Utilities F ing erprint Authent ication Utility Editing an existing registration Sometimes it is useful to edit an existing registration. For example, your company’ s address may ha ve changed and you want to update your registrations. T o edit an exis ting regi stration: 1 Click the Settings topic in the Co ntrol Center . 2 Click User Settin[...]

174 Utilities F ing erprint Authenticati on Utility 3 Click Settings then Fingerprint Storage Inspector . The Fingerprint Stor age Inspector screen is displayed. 4 If other fingerprint data is still d isplayed on the list, hold down the Control key and select each f ingerp rint until they are all selected, then click Remov e . 5 Click OK to make th[...]

175 Utilities F ing erprint Authent ication Utility ❖ Soiled or oily f inger ❖ Extremely dry skin condi tion on finger Observe the follo wing to improve the f ingerprint recog nition success rate. ❖ Enroll two or more f ingers. ❖ Enroll additional fingers if r ecognition failure occurs often using enrolled fingers. ❖ Check your finger con[...]

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

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

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

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

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

181 If Something Goes Wrong The W indows® operating system is not working T o open the Startup menu: 1 Restart your computer . 2 Press F8 when your computer st arts and before W indows ® starts loading. The W indo ws ® Advanced Options menu displays these options: ❖ Safe Mode ❖ Safe Mode (with Networking) ❖ Safe Mode (with Command Prompt) [...]

182 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict My bro wser cannot f ind a site I bookmark ed. The W orld Wide W eb is constantly changin g. A site you bookmarked yesterday m ay not be av ailable today or it s server may be down for temporary repair . T ry again later . The Windows ® operating system can help you If the operating system[...]

183 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict The recommended procedure for getting multiple devices to work together is to add and set up one device at a time. After you add each device, test it to mak e sure it and all pre viously connected devices w ork. The device most recently connected to the system is th e one most likely to be[...]

184 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict Resolving conflicts There are sev eral things you can do to resolve hardw are conflicts: ❖ Get the most recent dri vers from the manuf acturer . ❖ Disable the device. For an ol der de vice, remov e it from the computer . ❖ Disable another system component and use its resources for the[...]

185 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict Checking device properties Device Manager pro vides a way to vi e w the properties of a device. Properties include the name of the manuf acturer , the type of device, the dri vers installed, and the sy stem resources assigned to the device. T o check a device’ s properties: 1 Click Start[...]

186 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 2 Click Tu r n O f f . The operating system shuts down and turns off the computer automatically . 3 Remove the memory module, following the instructions in “Removing a memory module” on page 54 . 4 Reinstall the memory modul e, following the instructions in “Installing a mem ory modul[...]

187 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict The battery may not be inserted correctly in the com puter . T urn off the computer , remo ve the battery , clean the contacts with a soft dry cloth (if necessary) and replace the battery . See “Removing the battery from the computer” on page 111 . The battery may be too hot or too col[...]

188 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict Keyboard problems If, when you type, strange things happen or nothin g happens, the problem may be related to the keyboard itself. The keyboard pr oduces unexpected characters. A keypad o verlay may be on. If the numlock light or cursor control mode light is on, press Fn + F10 to turn off t[...]

189 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict HINT : Holding the Fn key and pressing the F5 key several times will advance you through the display options. If you are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on. ❖ Check that the monitor’ s po wer cord/cable is f irmly plugged into a working p o wer outlet. ?[...]

190 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 3 Adjust the screen resolution and/or color qualit y . 4 Click OK . The display mode is set to Simultaneous and the exter nal display de vice does not work. Make sure the e xternal monito r is capable of displaying at resolutions of 800 x 600 or higher . Devices that do not support thi s re[...]

191 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict This feature is not available for optical drives. 4 Click the T ools tab. 5 Click the Check now b utton. The Check Disk All Apps 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 .[...]

192 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict The computer displays the Non-system disk or disk error message . If you are starting the computer from a disk ette, the diskette in the dri ve does not ha ve the f iles n ecessary to start the computer . Replace it with a bootable diskette. The drive cannot r ead a diskette. T ry another d[...]

193 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict Some discs run corr ectly but others do not. Check the type of disc you are usin g. The optical dri ve supports the Digital V ersatile Disc (D VD) formats D VD±R, D VD±R W , and D VD RAM, plus the CD formats CD-Recordable (CD-R) and CD- Rewr itable (CD-R W). If the problem is with a data[...]

194 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict Card Information Structure When you insert a PC Card into a slot, the computer a ttempts to determine the type of card and the resources it requires b y reading its Card Information Structure (CIS). Someti mes the CIS contains enough information for you to use the card immediately . Other c[...]

195 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict 4 Click the Device Manager b utton. 5 Double-click the PCMCIA adapter . 6 Double-click the appropriate PC Card. The operating system displays your PC Card’ s Properties dialog box, which contains informati on about your PC Card configuration and status. The computer stops working (hangs)[...]

196 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict A PC Card err or occurs. Reinsert the card to make sure it is properly connected. If the card is attached to an e xternal device, check that the connection is secure. Refer to the card’ s documentation, which should contain a troubleshooting section. Printer problems This sectio n lists s[...]

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

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

199 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict ❖ Enter IPCONFIG / ALL and press Enter . ❖ The IP address for each acti v e network adapter will be displayed. ❖ Connect your computer directly to your router or broadb and modem, by plugging a standard CA T5 Ethernet patch cable (sold separately) into you r computer's RJ45 Ethe[...]

200 If Something Goes Wrong D VD operating pr ob lems The Windows ® operating system wireless management facility does not work. If you are using an ext er nal Wi-Fi ® adapter (a PC Card, USB adapter , or other variety), check if the adapter comes with its o wn management utility . If it does, the utility may be disabling the W indows ® operatin[...]

201 If Something Goes Wrong D VD operating pr oblems Jumpin g video lines appear around the D VD-ROM video window . T o change the screen’ s display resolution: 1 Click Start , Contro l Panel . The Control Panel window appears. 2 Click A ppearance and Themes , and double-click the Display icon. The Display Properties dialog box appears. 3 Click t[...]

202 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits 5 Click and hold the up arro w by the list or mo ve the slide to the top. 6 Click None . 7 Click OK . Develop good computing habits Sa ve y our work fr equently . Y ou can ne ver predict when your co mputer will lock, forcin g you to close a program and lose unsaved changes. Man y software p[...]

203 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits Data and system configuration backup in the Windows ® operating system The W indo ws ® operating system offers some easy-to-use features for backing up your Windo ws ® settings and your data—documents and other important files. T ake advantage of these features to protect yourself from [...]

204 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits 4 A calendar will be presented, sh owing a month at a time. Each date for which a Restore Point has been set will be mark ed as bold. When a boldfaced date is clicked, a description of the Restore Point wi ll appear in a list to the right. This list may contain Restore Points that you did no[...]

205 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits 3 A W indows ® Explorer windo w will open for the blank CD. This window will be refe rred to as “the CD window . ” 4 Open a second W indows ® Explorer windo w by clicking Start , then My Computer . 5 In this second window , browse to the files you wish to back up. Click the down-pointi[...]

206 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits Favorites (bookmarks) for Internet Explorer ® Follo w these steps to back up y our F av orites for Int ernet Explorer ® (ver 5.0 or ne wer): 1 In Internet Explorer ® , cli ck File , Import and Exp ort . 2 The Import/Export Wizard will appear . Click Next . 3 Click Export Fa vorites , Next[...]

207 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits ❖ Create a Restore Point (refer to “Saving system configuration with Restore Points” on page 203 ). Before install ing anything, use the System Restore utility to set a Restore Point (see the section titled Restore Points). If anything goes wrong, yo u will then be able to easily resto[...]

208 If Something Goes Wrong If you need further assistance If you need further assistance If you have follo wed the r ecommendations in this chapter and are still having problems, you may n eed additional technical 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 t[...]

209 If Something Goes Wrong Other T oshiba Internet W eb sites T oshiba voice contact Before calling T o shiba, make sure you have: ❖ Y our computer’ s serial number ❖ The computer and any optional devices related to the problem ❖ Backup copies of your Wi ndows ® operating system and all other preloaded software on your choice of media ❖[...]

210 If Something Goes Wrong T oshiba’ s worldwide off ices For more information on additio nal T osh iba worldwide locations, please visit: www .t oshiba.co.jp/index.htm . France T o shiba Systèmes (France) S.A. 7, Rue Ampère; B. P . 131 92800 Puteaux Cédex France Germany T o shiba Europe GmbH Leibnizstraße 2 D-93055 Regensbu rg Germany Italy[...]

211 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Appendix A Hot Keys Hot ke ys are keys that, when pr essed in combination with the Fn key , turn system fu nctions on and off. Hot k eys hav e a legend on the key indicating the option or feature the ke y controls. V olume Mute Fn + This hot key enables/disables volume mute on your computer . When volume mute is enabled,[...]

212 Hot Keys P asswor d security 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Password security Without a password The Fn + F1 key combination turns of f the display and acti vates instant securit y . Using the pointing device or any key will make the display’ s content reappear , if no password is set for the current user . With a password The Fn + F1 key combinatio[...]

213 Hot Keys P ower pr of ile 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged When the battery is not fully ch arged (e ven if the computer is operating on AC po wer) your display may reappear automatically after a short time. T o protect your desktop , you must set up a screen sav er with a password before activ [...]

214 Hot Keys Standby mode 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Standby mode Hibernation mode Fn + This hot key places the co mputer into Standby mode. A message box displays by default to conf irm that the computer is entering Standby mode. Y ou can choose not to display this message bo x. (Sample Image) Sample Standby confirmation box For more information abou[...]

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

216 Hot Keys Disabling or enab ling wir eless de vices 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Disabling or enabling wireless devices Disabling or enabling the T o shiba Dual Pointing Device Zooming applications in/out Fn + This hot key enables/disables the optional wireless devices installed in your computer . The wireless modes are: ❖ All disabled—Disables b[...]

217 Hot Keys K e yboar d hot ke ys 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Keyboard hot keys Fn + This hot key turns the curs or control ov erlay on and o ff. Fn + This hot key turns the numeric ov erlay on and off. Fn + This hot key turns the scroll lock feature on and off. Fn + [ Space bar ] This hot ke y switches screen resolution.[...]

218 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Appendix B P o wer Cord/Cable C o nnector s Y our notebook computer features a universal po wer supply you can use worldwide. This appendix show s the shapes of the typical A C po wer cord/cable connectors fo r v arious parts of the world. USA and Canada UL ap prove d CS A a pp roved United Kingdom BS ap pr oved Australia [...]

219 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Appendix C Using ConfigFree ™ with your T oshiba Computer All references to Bluetooth ® in this appendix are applicable only if Bluetooth ® is available on your system. ConfigFree ™ is a set of utilities that makes it easy to control communication devices and networ k connections. Conf igFree also lets you identify c[...]

220 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Getting Started 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Profile Settings—The Profiles utility lets you switch between network conf igurations. For more information, see “Profile Settings” on page 229 . ❖ ConfigFree SUMMIT—The ConfigFree SUMMIT utility is used to connect with other Conf igFree users fo[...]

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

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

223 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Confi gF ree Utilit ies 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Status of wireless communication switch (on or of f) (Sample Image) Connect ivity Doctor scr een Moving the mouse pointer ov er a wired or wireless network de vice icon displays infor mation about the device, such as its IP address, subnet mask, an[...]

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

225 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Confi gF ree Utilit ies 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2 Click Search f or W ireless Devices . A virtual map appears with a gr aphical representation of the wireless de vices that have been detected. Search for Wireless Devices can also be started from the ConfigFree Launcher . For Wi-F i ® networks, the [...]

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

227 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Confi gF ree Utilit ies 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 Enter the SSID/WEP informatio n and connect to the device. After the Access Point is set up and added to the connec tion list, the system displays the Connection scree n rather than the Wireless settings screen. Creating a detected device wireless co[...]

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

229 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Confi gF ree Utilit ies 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 Click Send . During a file transfer , connecting and disconnecting to the selected device will occur automatically . Disconnecting from a Bluetooth ® device T o disconnect from a Bluetooth ® device: 1 Place the cursor on top of the c onnected line.[...]

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

231 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Confi gF ree Utilit ies 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 (Sample Image) Expanded Add Pr ofile scr een The online Help provides real-world examples of setting up profiles for different networking environments. After you set up o ne or more profiles, you can check their settings and fine-tune them as necessary[...]

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

233 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Confi gF ree Utilit ies 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Only the SUMMIT Host (the initiator) can share files with multiple users by this method. SUMMIT user s can share a file with only one other user . (Sample Image) Sharing a f ile with one user ❖ T o share a file with all users, dr ag the fi le to the [...]

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

235 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Confi gF ree Utilit ies 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Quick Connect The Quick Connect feature includes two options: ❖ T oshiba Wir eless Pr ojector . Switches the W ireless LAN connection to connect to a T oshiba W ireless Projector ❖ Direct Link T oshiba Device . Launches Conf igFree SUMMIT T oshiba [...]

236 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer ConfigF ree Utiliti es 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Because the wireless LAN’ s default connection setting is for Ad Hoc mode, the T oshiba Wireless Projector will not connect if the projector is set to Infrastructure mode. If this occurs, you can change the wireless LAN’ s connection setting to Infr[...]

237 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Using the A utomatic Switch 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o use this feature: 1 Display the ConfigFree menu. 2 Select the ConfigFree Link op tion from the Direct Link T o shiba Device submenu. This action switches the computer’ s wireless network setting to Ad Hoc mo de, and launches the SUMMIT featur[...]

238 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Semi-A utomat ic Switc h F eatur e 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 If your computer is connected to multiple wireless LAN devices, the Auto Switch (SSID) feature is disabled. T o enable this feature, only one wireless LAN device can be used. Semi-Automatic Switch Feature The Semi-Automatic feature al erts y[...]

239 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[...]

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

Glossary 241 SDRAM synchronous dynamic random access memory SRAM static random access memory SVGA super video graphics adapter TFT thin film transistor USB univ ersal serial b us URL uniform resource lo cator WA N wide area netw ork www W orld W ide W eb Te r m s The following terms may appear in this user’ s guide. A active-matrix display — A [...]

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

Glossary 243 central processing unit (CPU) — The chip that functions as the “brain” of the computer . It takes informa tion from outside sources, such as memory or keyboard input, processes the information, and sends the results to another device that uses the information. character — Any letter , number , or symbol you can use on the compu[...]

244 Glossary device — A component attached to the computer . Devices may be external (outside the computer’ s case) or internal (inside the computer’ s case). Printers, disk dr iv es, and modems are examples of devices. device dri ver — A program (called a “dri ve r”) that permits a computer to communicate with a device. dialog box — [...]

Glossary 245 double-density d iskette — A 3.5-inch diskette that can hold up to 720 KB of information (half the capac ity of a high-density diskette). See also diskette, high-density diskette. download — (1) In communications, to recei ve a fi le from another computer through a modem or network. (2) T o send font data from the computer to a pri[...]

246 Glossary f ile extension — The three characters foll o wing the period (prono unced “dot”) at the end of a f ile name. The extension indicates the type of file. Examples are .ex e for program files and .hlp for help files . See also file name . fo l de r — Also called directory . A container for organizing f iles sav ed to a disk. A fol[...]

Glossary 247 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 k eys that acti vates a memory resident program. hot swapping — The ability to add or remov e devices from a computer while the computer [...]

248 Glossary local area network — See LAN. logical drive — A section of a disk that is recognized by the operating system as a separate disk dri ve. A system’ s logical dri ves may dif fer from its physical dri ves. For e xample, a single hard disk driv e may be partitioned in to two or more logical drives. M memory — T ypically refers to t[...]

Glossary 249 non-system disk — A disk for storin g programs and data that cannot be used to start the computer . Compare system disk . O online — A vailable through the computer . Online may refer to information being read from your own computer’ s hard disk, such as online documentation or online Help, or to inform ation coming from another [...]

250 Glossary port — A socket on the computer where you plug in a cable for connection to a network or a peripheral device. processor — See central pr ocessing unit (CPU) . program — A set of instructions that can be exe cuted by a computer . The general classes of programs (also called software) are operating system, application, an d utility[...]

Glossary 251 S select — T o hig hlight or otherwise specify text, data, or graphics with the intent to perform some operation on it. serial — Processes that occur one at a time. In communications, it means the transmission of one bit at a time sequentia lly ov er a single channel. On your computer , the seri al port provides a serial interf ace[...]

252 Glossary W We b — See W orld W ide W eb . Wi- F i ® — A registered trademark term of the W i-Fi Alliance that stands for W ireless Fidelity , and is anot her term for the communication protocol to permit an Ethernet connect ion using wireless communication components. W orld Wide W eb (w ww) — The worldwide network of W eb sites linked t[...]

253 Index A A C adaptor 44 AC p ow e r connecting adaptor 45 accessories docking solutions 135 memory 49 adding memory 49 adjusting record ing quality 12 8 Alt ke ys 85 audio fil e s 127 audio features 127 B backing up files 83 battery alarms 108 changing 110 charge indicator light 46 , 105 charge not lasting 187 charging 44 , 46 conserving power 1[...]

254 Index network connection 122 set up 120 system resources 183 compact disc positioning 95 compact discs handling 95 inserting 94 removing 98 computer caring for 79 cleaning 80 moving 80 non-system disk or disk error message 179 not accessing disk driv es 178 running on battery power 101 setting up 42 , 50 warning resume failure messag e 178 comp[...]

255 Index Ethernet LAN port 123 expansion capability 135 expansion memory slot 51 exploring the desktop 117 ext e rn al monitor not working 190 mouse 68 external diskette driv e connecting 70 external display , adj usting 68 F F A T (File Allocation T able) 190 file extensions 91 file, backing up 83 fil e s backing up 92 printing 91 restoring 93 sa[...]

256 Index J jack RJ-11 122 K keyboard character keys 84 function keys 85 hot keys 217 not working 178 ov erlay keys 86 troubleshooting 188 using 84 W indo ws® special keys 85 keyboard, e xternal 68 keyboard, full-size 84 L lock computer , using 80 M main battery removing 111 memory adding 49 problem solving 185 removing expansion slot cov er 51 me[...]

257 Index Plug and Play 183 port COM 120 Ethernet LAN 123 RGB 66 power computer will not start 178 connecting cable to A C adaptor 45 cord/cable connectors 218 energy-sa ving features 100 problem solving 186 turning on 48 power b utton 49 , 57 Power Management 154 power prof ile hot key 110 power prof iles 108 power source 44 connecting 45 po werin[...]

258 Index program, starting 87 programs not running correctly 191 projector 66 connecting 66 R real-time clock (R TC) battery 102 recording sounds 127 recording quality 128 recording sounds 127 recycle bin icon 118 registering computer 43 removing main battery 111 RJ-11 jack 122 Run dialog box 88 running the computer on battery power 101 S safety c[...]

259 Index D VD player general problems 200 external keyboard 188 keyboard 188 keypa d overl ay 188 optical driv e 192 turning on the compu ter 48 turning on the power 48 U Ultra SlimBay 133 user password, disabling 147 user password, setting 146 using a file extension 91 using the T oshiba Dual Pointing Device 64 Utilities 137 utilities Power Sa ve[...]