Toshiba P100/P105 manual

PMAD00064011 02/06 Satellite ® P100/P105 S e r i e s Use r ’ s Guide If you need assistance: ❖ T oshiba’ s Support W eb site pcsupport.toshiba.com ❖ T oshiba Global Support Centre Calling within the United States (800) 457-7777 Calling from outside the Unite d States (949) 859-4273 For more information, see “If Something Goes Wrong” on[...]

2 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical kno wn to the State o f California to ca use birth defe cts or other reproductive harm. Wash h ands after handling . Model: Satellite ® P100/P105 Series Recordable and/or ReWritable Drive(s) and Associated Software W arranty The computer system you purcha[...]

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

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

5 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 decimal point (e.g., 03 is a REN of 0. 3). For earlier products, the REN is separately shown on the label. Connection to party line service is subject to state tarif fs. Contact the state public utility commission, public se rvice co mmission or corpor ation commission for information. T elephone Company Procedures The goal [...]

6 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 provided may not be a 900 number or any other number for which charges exceed local or long-distan ce transmission char ges.) In order to program this information into your fax transmission, refer to the fax software instructions installed on this computer . Alarm Equipment If your home has specially wired alarm equipment co[...]

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

8 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Wireless LAN and Y our Health W ireless LAN products, like other radio de vices, emit radio frequency electromagnetic energy . The level of ener gy emitted by W ireless LAN devices howe ver is far much less than the elect romagnetic energy emitted by wireless devices lik e for example mobile phones. Because W ireless LAN pro[...]

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

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

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

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

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

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

15 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 ×: forbidden ❖ T o remain in conformance with E uro pean spectrum usage laws for W ireless LAN operation, the above 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz channel limitations apply . The user should use t[...]

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

17 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 802.11a (5 GHz) Tu r b o M o d e ( 5 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/re gions in the following table. Do not use this equipment except in th e countries/regions in the follow ing table. A[...]

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

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

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

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

22 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2. Indication The indication shown belo w appears on this equipment. 1 2.4: This equipment uses a frequency of 2.4 GHz. 2 FH: This equipment uses FH-SS modulation. 3 The interference range of this equipment is less than 10m. 4 This equipment uses a frequenc y bandwidth from 2,400 MHz to 2,483.5 MHz. It is impossible to av o[...]

23 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 CD-RW/DVD-ROM or Multi-functi on Drive Safety Instructions The DVD-ROM and multi-function drives employ a laser system. T o ensure proper use of this produc t, please read this instru ction manual carefully and retain for future reference. Never attempt to disassemble, adjust or repair a CD/DVD drive, CD-RW drive, Multi-dri[...]

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

25 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T rademarks Satellite is a registered trademark of T o shiba America Information Systems, Inc. and/or T oshiba Corporation. Microsoft and W indo ws are registered tr ademarks of Microsoft Corpo ration in the United States and/or other countries. DirectX, Active Desktop, DirectShow , and W indows Media are registered tradema[...]

26 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Contents Introduction ................ ................................................... ............. 34 This guide ...............................................................35 Safety icons ............................................................36 Other icons used ..............................................[...]

27 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Using the computer for the first time ...................... 51 Opening the display panel ................................. 51 Your computer’s features and specifications ....52 Turning on the power ........................................52 Adding memory (optional) ...................................... 53 Inst[...]

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

29 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Chapter 3: Mobile Computin g ........................... ...................... 105 Toshiba’s energy-saver design..............................105 Running the computer on battery power ..............105 Battery Notice ................................................. 106 Power management ........................[...]

30 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Internet Service Providers ...............................135 Connecting to the Internet ..............................136 Surfing the Internet .........................................136 Internet features ..............................................137 Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet ...[...]

31 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Mouse Utility ......................................................... 161 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup .....................................162 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility ...................................... 164 TOSHIBA Button Controls .....................................165 CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer ............[...]

32 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Disk drive problems ........................................ 198 CD-RW/DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems ...................................................201 Sound system problems .................................202 PC Card problems ........................................... 203 Printer problems .......[...]

33 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors.......................... 234 Appendix C: Using ConfigFree ™ with your T oshiba Computer ......................... ..................... ........... 235 Getting Started ......................................................236 Starting ConfigFree ..........................[...]

34 I n t roduct ion W elcome to the world of po werful, portable, multimedia computing. W ith your T oshiba notebook computer , your work and entertainment can accompany you where ver you go. Certain Micros oft ® software product(s) included wi th this computer may use technological measures for copy protection. IN SUCH EVENT , YOU WILL NOT BE ABL[...]

35 Introductio n This guide 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The product specifications and configura tion information are designed for a product Series. Y our particular model may no t have all the features an d specifi cations listed or illustrated. For more detailed information about the features and specifications on your particular model, please visit T [...]

36 Introduction Safety icons 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Safety icons This manual contains safety in structions that must be observed to a v oid potential h azards that could result in personal injuries, damage to your equipment, or loss of data. These safety cautions hav e been classified according to the seriousness of the risk, and icon s highlight th[...]

37 Introductio n Other documentation 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Other icons used Additional icons highlight ot her helpful or educational information: TECHNICAL NOTE: This icon in dicates technica l information about the computer . HINT : This icon indicates helpful hints and tips. DEFINITION: Th is icon indi cates the de finition of a te rm used in the[...]

38 Introduction Service options 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Ser vice options T oshiba offers a full line of optional service programs to complement its limited warranty . T oshiba's standard limited warranty , extended warranty , and s ervice upgrade terms and conditions are av ailable at warranty .toshiba.com . T o stay current on the most r ecent [...]

39 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Chapter 1 Getting Started This chapter provides tips for w orking comfortably , summarizes ho w to connect components, and explains what to do the f irst time you use your notebook computer . Selecting a place to work Y our computer is portable and designed to be used in a v ariety of circumstances and locations. Creating a[...]

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

41 Getting Started Selecting a place to work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Never allow any liquids to spill into any part of your com puter , and never expose the computer to rain, wate r , seawater or moisture. Exposure to liquid or moisture can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in damage or serious injury . If any of these eventualities should acci[...]

42 Getting Started Selecting a place to work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Some PC Cards can become hot with prolonge d use. Overheating of a PC Card can resu lt in e rrors or ins tability in its operation. Before you remove a PC Card, always wait for it to cool. Y ou could get burned removing a hot PC Card. Never place a heavy object on the computer and b[...]

43 Getting Started Setting up your computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Important information on your computer’ s cooling fan Y our computer may ha ve a CPU cooling fan that cools the CPU by dra wing outside air in to the computer . The cooling fan may be located on the bottom of the computer . T o prevent possible overheating of the CPU, make sure the[...]

44 Getting Started Setting up your computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o register your compu ter online or to sign up for an Internet account, you must either connect the b uilt-in modem to a telephone line or establ ish a Local Area Netw ork (LAN) connection. See “Connecting the modem to a telephone line” on page 131 . Setting up your software Th[...]

45 Getting Started Re gistering your computer with T oshiba 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 If an Internet connection could not be found, a window will display the message: “ An Internet co nnection could not be chosen. ” Click Next to continue. If you are conne cting your computer to a network, c onsult your system administrator before you choose your c[...]

46 Getting Started Adding external de vices 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Adding external devices Before adding extern al devices or memory , T os hiba recommends setting up your software. See “Se tting up your software” on page 44 . After starting your computer fo r the first time yo u may want to: ❖ Add more memory (see “ Adding memory (optional)[...]

47 Getting Started Connecting to a po wer sour ce 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Connecting to a power source Y our computer requires po wer to operate. Use the power cord/cable an d A C ad apter to connect the computer to a li ve electrical outlet, or to ch arge the computer’ s battery . Never pull on a power cord/cable to remove a plug from a socket. Al[...]

48 Getting Started Connecting to a power so ur ce 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o connect A C po wer to the computer: 1 Connect the po wer cord/cable to the A C adapter . Sample connecting the power cor d/cable to the A C adapter Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical kno wn to the State o f California to ca use birth defe [...]

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

50 Getting Started Using the main battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is lo w and it is time to recharge the main battery or plug in the A C adapter If the AC power light f las hes amber during charging, either the ma in batter y is malfuncti oning, or it is not receiving correct input from the AC power supp[...]

51 Getting Started Using the computer for the f irst time 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using the computer for the first time The computer is no w ready for you to turn it on and be gin using it. Opening the display panel 1 Slide the display latch t o the right. 2 Lift the display panel. Sample opening the display panel T o avoid damaging the display pa ne[...]

52 Getting Started Using the computer for the fir st time 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Y our computer’ s features and specifications Certain notebook chassis are designed to accom modate all possible confi gurations for an entire prod uct Series. Y our select model may not hav e all the features and specifications corresponding to all of the ic ons or s[...]

53 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 Press and hold the po wer b utton in until the on/of f light on the system indicator panel glo ws blue—about one second. Sample turning on the power The preinstalled operating system will load automatically . When you turn on the computer for the first time, do not turn off the p[...]

54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 For more information on memory options, check the accessories information that ca me with your compute r , or visit accessories.toshiba.c om . Before adding extern al devices or memory , T os hiba recommends setting up your software. See “Se tting up your software” on page 44 . I[...]

55 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 If the computer is on, begin at step 1 ; otherwise, skip to step 3 . 1 If the compu ter is on, click Start , Tu r n o f f (or Shut Do wn, depending on the system). The T urn off computer windo w appears. 2 Click Tu r n O f f . The operating system turns of f the computer . 3 Unplug a[...]

56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 6 Using a standard Phillips No. 1 scre wdriver , unscre w the scre w that secures the memory module slot co ver . Sample unscr e wing the memory module slot cover 7 Remov e the memory slot cov er . 8 Place the scre w and the cov er in a safe place so that you can retriev e them later[...]

57 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 10 Insert the memory module into the socket on the underside of the com puter . Sample inserting the memory module into the slot 11 Hold the memory module b y its edges so that the gold connector bar faces the slot, at approximately a 45 o angle to the socket. Sample inserting the me[...]

58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample aligning the mo dule into the sock et 13 Gently press do wn on the memory module connector until the clips snap into place. Sample pr essing down on the memory module Do not force the memory module into position. The memory module should be completely inserted into the socket [...]

59 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 18 Restart the computer . TECHNICAL NOTE: Y ou must ha ve at least one memor y module installed for th e comput er to work. Y ou can no w continue setting up the computer . When the operating system ha s loaded, you can verify that the computer has recognized th e additional memory m[...]

60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2 Pull the clips aw ay fro m the memory module. The memory module pops up slightly . 3 Gently lift the m em or y module to a 45 degree angle and slide it out of the slot. Sample r emoving the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cov er and tighten the screw . 5 Re-insert th[...]

61 Getting Started Using the T ouchP ad™ 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Checking total memor y When you ad d or remo ve a memory m od ul e , you can check that the computer has recognized the change. T o do this: 1 Click Start , Contr ol Panel , Perf ormance and Maintenance , and then System . 2 The General tab vie w automatically appears and sho ws total[...]

62 Getting Started Using the T ouchP ad™ 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Once you ha ve positioned your cursor , you can click it into place by either double-tapping the T ouchPad or clicking the control buttons. Scrolling with the T ouchPad ™ There are two acti ve regions on the T ouchPad that allo w you to scroll as you w ould with any wheel de vice on[...]

63 Getting Started Using the T ouchP ad™ 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The T ouchP AD ON/OFF tab vie w windo w appears. Sample T ouchP AD ON/OFF scr een 5 Select Disable or Enable , whichev er is appropriate. 6 Click A pply . 7 Click OK . The Mouse Properties window closes. 8 Close the Printers and Other Hardware windo w . 9 Close the Control Panel windo[...]

64 Getting Started Using the Dual Mode P ad 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using the Dual Mode Pad (A vailable on certain models) The Dual Mode P ad (av a ilab le on certain models), the small square cutout located in front of the ke yboard, is sensiti v e to touch. T o move the cursor , simp ly mo ve your f inger on the Dual Mode Pad in the di rection you [...]

65 Getting Started Using the Dual Mode P ad 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Scrolling with the Dual Mode Pad There are two acti ve re gions on the Dual Mode Pad that allo w you to scroll as you would with an y wheel de vice on a mouse or trackball. T o scroll v ertically , run your f inger up or do wn along the right edge of the Dual Mode P ad. T o scroll ho[...]

66 Getting Started Using the Dual Mode P ad 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Maximize the current application ❖ Run a program of your choice T ap zones can be enabled or changed in the Mouse Pro perties dialog box. Using the Virtual Buttons The Dual Mode P ad has six virtual buttons an d a v olume control bar . Each virtual button can be configured to s[...]

67 Getting Started Using the Dual Mode P ad 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2 T ap the virtual b utton assign ed to the application you wish to launch, or slide your finger on the v olume control bar to adjust the v o lume to the desired le vel. 3 When the operation is comp lete, the Dual Mode P ad automatically disables the virtual b uttons. The virtual but[...]

68 Getting Started Using external display de vices 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 9 Close the Control Panel windo w . The Fn + F9 shortcut c an be used to disable or enable the Dual Mode Pad (s ee “Disabling or enabling the T o uchPad or Dual Mode Pad” on pag e 232 ). Using external display devices Y our computer comes with a b uilt-in LCD display , but[...]

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

70 Getting Started Using an e xternal k e yboar d 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 Release the Fn key . TECHNICAL NOTE: Y ou can also change these se ttings using the Display Properties Box. Set the option for the video controller by clicking Start, Control Panel, Appearance and Theme s, and then Display . Choose the Settings tab, click the Advanced butto n[...]

71 Getting Started Using a mouse 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using a mouse Y ou may want to use a mouse instead of the computer’ s built- in Dual Mode Pad. Y ou can use a USB-compatible mouse. After logging on to you r system, the mouse cursor may move to the upper-right side of the screen. If t his occurs, push the Esc or Windows key to return it to i[...]

72 Getting Started Connecting a printer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 If your printer does no t support Plug and Play , you must set up the printer as described in the “Setting up your printer” on page 72 . T o connect a USB printe r to your comp uter: 1 Connect the printer cable to the printer and then connect the other end to one of the computer’ s[...]

73 Getting Started Connecting an optional external disk ette drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The Add Printer W izard appears. Sample Add Printer W izard 3 Follo w the on-screen instructio ns to set up your printer . Connecting an optional ex ternal diskette drive Some operations, such as creating a password service diskette, requi re a diskette dri ve [...]

74 Getting Started T urning of f the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o connect an optional ex ternal USB diskette dri ve, connect the cable to one of the computer’ s USB ports. Sample connecting an optional e xternal USB diskette drive T urning off the computer Pressing the power button before shutting down the Windows ® operating system cou ld[...]

75 Getting Started T urning off the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T urn Off or Shut Down Factors to consid er when choosing either T urn Off or Shut Do wn: ❖ Use the T urn Of f command if you are usin g W indows ® XP Home, or either W indows ® XP Professional or Wi n d o w s ® XP Media Center Edition (MCE) and are not connected to a domain se[...]

76 Getting Started T urning of f the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Because the state of the system is stored on the hard disk, no data is lost if the main battery dischar ges. ❖ When starting up again, Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery po wer than does turning off the computer . ❖ Since information is being retrie [...]

77 Getting Started T urning off the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ When starting u p again, th e co mputer returns to the mode in which you left it, including all open programs and f iles you were using. If you power down using the Standby command and the main battery discha rges fully , your un saved information will be lost. Be sure to sa ve [...]

78 Getting Started T urning of f the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Shut Down For W i nd ows ® XP Professional or W indows ® XP MCE when connected to a domain server , follow these steps t o turn off the computer : 1 Click the Start button, then Shut d own . The Shut Do wn W indows ® dialog box appears. 2 Select Shut down from the drop-down list[...]

79 Getting Started T urning off the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Configuring Hibernation mode options Y ou can place the computer into Hibernation mode b y either pressing the po wer button or closing the display panel . Y o u can also specify an amount of time after which the computer automatically goes into Hibernation mode. T o use an y of the[...]

80 Getting Started T urning of f the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The computer saves the status of all open pro grams and files, turns off t he display , and enters into a low-po wer mode. The on/off l ight blinks amber indi cating the computer is in Standby mode. Configuring Standby mode options Y ou can place the computer into Standb y mode by [...]

81 Getting Started Caring for your computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Caring for your computer This section gi ves tips on cleaning and mo ving your computer . For information ab out taking care of your computer’ s battery , see “Running the computer on battery po wer” on page 105 . Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cle aning fluid, o[...]

82 Getting Started Caring for your computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample computer loc k cable T o secure the computer: 1 Wrap the cable through or around some part of a heavy object. Make sure there is no way for a potential thief to slip the cable of f the object. 2 Pass the locking en d through the loop. 3 Insert the cable’ s locking end into t[...]

83 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Chapter 2 Learning t he Basics This chapter giv es some computing tips and provides important information about basic features. Computing tips ❖ Sa ve your w o rk frequently . Y our work stays in the computer’ s temporary memory until you sa ve it to the disk. If the netw ork you are using goes do wn and you must restar[...]

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

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

86 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboar d 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Function keys The function ke ys (not to be confused with the Fn key) are the 12 keys at the top of the ke yboard. Sample function ke ys F1 through F12 are called function ke ys because they e xecute programmed functions wh en pressed. Used in combinati on with the Fn key , function [...]

87 Learning the Basics Starting a pr ogram 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Starting a program The easiest way to start a progra m is to double-click the name of the file that contains the in formation you wa nt to work on. T o find the file, use My Computer or W indows ® Explorer . If you prefer to open the program f irst, you ha v e four options. Y ou can:[...]

88 Learning the Basics Starting a pr ogr am 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 If a program is not listed in the All Programs menu, you can start it from W indows ® Explorer . W indows ® Explorer giv es you a vie w of your computer’ s conten ts as a hierarchy or “tree. ” Y ou ca n easily see the content of each driv e and folder on your computer . T o u[...]

89 Learning the Basics Starting a pr ogram 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Wi n d o w s ® Explorer sho ws the contents of th e Program Files folder on the right side of the window . The left side of the windo w sho ws all the folders contained within the Program Files folder . 7 In the left part of the windo w , click Windo ws NT . 8 Click Accessories . Wi [...]

90 Learning the Basics Saving your work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ If you do not kno w the program’ s location, you can search for it by cli cking Start , and then Search . When the Search sc reen displays, follo w the displayed instructions. 3 T ype W ordPad in the Open text box and press Enter . HINT : T o run the same program again, click the a[...]

91 Learning the Basics Saving your work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Use this dialog box to specify where to store the document and to gi ve it a f ile name. Sample Save As dialog box 2 Choose the dri ve and folder where y ou want yo ur f ile to be stored. 3 T ype a fil e name, then click Sa ve . HINT : T o make another copy of the file you are currently [...]

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

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

94 Learning the Basics Using the CD-R W/D VD-R OM or multi-function drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Restoring your work T o restore information from your backup media to your hard disk, use the Restor e page in the back up program. Look in th e online Help or your operatin g system documen tation for information on restoring f iles. TECHNICAL NOTE: Whe[...]

95 Learning the Basics Using the CD-RW/D VD-R OM or multi-function drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 For optimum DVD performance, it is recommended that you play DVDs while running the computer on AC power . CD-RW/DVD-ROM or multi- function drive components The CD-R W/D VD-ROM or multi-function dri ve is located on the right side of the computer . Y our [...]

96 Learning the Basics Using the CD-R W/D VD-R OM or multi-function drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Manual eject hole —Use if you need to release the disc tray when the po wer is of f. Use a straightened paper clip or other narrow object to press the manual eject b u tton located inside the hole. Never use a pencil to press the manual eject button. P[...]

97 Learning the Basics Using the CD-RW/D VD-R OM or multi-function drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The play/pause b utton starts playing the disc or makes it pause if currently playin g. The stop b utton stops a disc that is currently playing. The pr evious track button returns to the preceding track on the disc. The next track b utton skips to the fol[...]

98 Learning the Basics Using the CD-R W/D VD-R OM or multi-function drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 4 Grasp the tray and pull it fully open. Sample drive tray fully e xtended 5 Hold the disc b y 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 103 . 6 Place the disc c[...]

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

100 Learning the Basics Using the CD-R W/D VD-R OM or multi-function drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample W indows Media Player scr een The W indo ws Media Player cont rol panel works much like an ordinary compact di sc player: ❖ T o play the CD or to pause, click the Play/pause bu tton. ❖ T o stop the CD, click the Stop bu tt on . Before putting[...]

101 Learning the Basics Using the CD-RW/D VD-R OM or multi-function drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Playing CDs using Auto-Run If you insert a CD into the CD-R W/D VD-R OM or multi- function driv e and the Auto-Run feature does not automatically start your disc, try launchin g the CD manually . T o do this, follo w these steps: 1 Open the Start menu an[...]

102 Learning the Basics Using the CD-R W/D VD-R OM or multi-function drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Due to manufacturing and quality variations in third party optical media (e.g., CD or DVD) or optical media players/recorders, in certain cases, yo ur T os hiba optical drive may not record on certain optical media that bear the applicable logo, or play[...]

103 Learning the Basics Using the CD-RW/D VD-R OM or multi-function drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 Gently push the tr ay in to close it. Removing a disc with the computer off 1 Insert a slender object, such as a straightened paper clip, into the manual eject hole. The disc tray slides partially out of the dri ve (abo ut 1 inch). Never use a pencil t[...]

104 Learning the Basics T oshiba’s online r esour ces 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ T o clean a disc that is dirty , wipe it with a clean, dry cloth. The most ef f icient method to clean it is to start from the center of the disc and wipe tow ard the outward edge (not in a circle). If n ecessary , moisten the cloth with water or a n eutral cleaner (n[...]

105 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Chapter 3 Mobile Computing This chapter cov ers all aspect s of using your computer while tra veling. T oshiba’ s energy-saver design Y our computer enters a lo w-po wer suspension mode when it is not being used, thereby conserving ener gy and saving money in the process. It has a number of other features th at enhance[...]

106 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Battery Notice Battery life may v ary consid erably from specificat ions depending on product model, conf iguration, application s, po wer management settings and features utilized, as well as the natural performance v ariations produced b y the design of indi vidual[...]

107 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 The R T C battery po wers the R TC memory that stores your system configuration set tings and the current time and date information. It maintains this information for up t o a month while the computer is turned off. TECHNICAL NOTE: The RTC batter y does not charge wh[...]

108 Mobile Computing Char ging batteries 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Charging batteries The main battery needs to be char ged before you can use it to po wer the computer . Never leave batteries in th e battery charger for m ore than a week at a time. Doing so may reduce the p otential charge of the batter y . Use only battery chargers de signed to wor[...]

109 Mobile Computing Char ging batteries 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 The main battery may not star t char ging immediately under the follo wing conditions: ❖ The battery is e xtremely hot or cold. T o ensure that the battery charges to its full capacity , wait until it reaches room temperature ( 5 0 to 8 0 d eg r e es F ah r e n h e it , 10 to 26 deg[...]

110 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 The above error me ssage may var y by computer model. The RTC battery d oes not charge while the computer is turned off even when the AC adapter is charging the computer . The RTC batter y charges when the computer is powered on. If the R TC battery is low , the real-time cl[...]

111 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 ❖ Is unlit when the battery has discharged, the battery is not charging, or the A C adapte r is not plugged into the computer or A C outlet. Batter y life and charge time may vary , depend ing upon power management settings, applications and fe atures used. ❖ Flashes amb[...]

112 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Sample power and main battery light locations Determining remaining main batter y power Wait at least 16 seconds after turning on the co mputer before tr ying to monitor the remaining batter y power . The compu ter needs this time to check the batter y’ s remaining capacit[...]

113 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 The current power source a nd battery po wer remaining section displays the current ch arge state of the battery . The v alue displays as a perc entage of remaining battery charge. Sample P ower Meter tab of P o wer Options Pr operties TECHNICAL NOTE: The computer dr ains th[...]

114 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 What to do when the main battery runs low When the main battery runs lo w you can : ❖ Plug the computer into an external power source and recharge the main battery ❖ Place the computer into Hibernation mode and replace the main battery with a char ged spare ❖ Connect t[...]

115 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 T o set an alarm: 1 Click Start , Contr ol Panel . 2 Double-click the Pow er O pt io n s icon. The Po wer Options Properties windo w appears. 3 Click the Alarms tab and set the alarm as desired. Sample Alarms tab in P ower Options Pr operties Conser ving battery power Ho w l[...]

116 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 ❖ Where you are working, since operating time decreases at lo w temperatures There are v arious ways in which you can conserv e po wer and extend the operating time of your battery: ❖ Enable Standby or Hibernation, which saves po wer whe n you turn off the computer an d [...]

117 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 3 Click the P ower Schemes tab and select a po wer scheme. Sample P ower Schemes tab in P ower Options Pr operties Y ou can configure your comput er’ s po wer usage using the drop do wn lists. Y ou can choose one of the pro vided po wer schemes or select your o w n custom [...]

118 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Y ou can configure your compu ter’ s power usage using the drop do wn lists. Y ou can choose one of the pro vided po wer schemes or select your o w n custom settings. F or more information, see your Wi ndows documentation. Changing the main batter y Never short circuit the bat[...]

119 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Removing the battery from the computer T o remov e the battery: 1 Sa ve yo ur work. 2 Po wer off the computer or place it in Hibernatio n mode according to the instructions in “Hibernation mode” on page 75 . 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer , includin[...]

120 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 6 Slide the battery release latch to release the battery . 7 Pull the discharg ed battery out of the computer . Sample r emoving the battery If the batter y is leaking o r its case is cra cked, put on protective gloves to handle it, and d iscard it immediately . Always dispose o[...]

121 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 2 Insert the charged battery in to the slot until the latch clicks. 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 positio n and tr y a[...]

122 Mobile Computing T aking car e of your battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 T aking care of your batter y The follo wing sections of fer tips on ho w to tak e care of your battery and prolo ng its life. Safety precautions ❖ If the battery pack produces an odor , ov erheats or changes color or shape while it is being used or charged, turn off the c[...]

123 Mobile Computing T aking care of your battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 ❖ Do not expose the battery pack to fire. The battery pack could explode. Maximizing battery life T o maximize the life of your battery p ack: ❖ At least once a month, disconnect the computer from a po wer source and operate it on battery po wer until the battery pack ful[...]

124 Mobile Computing Disposing of used b atteries 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 ❖ If you are not going to use the computer for more than eight hours, disconnect the A C adapter . ❖ Store spare battery pack s in a cool dry place out of di rect sunlight. Disposing of used batteries The life of a battery pa ck depends on usage. When the battery pack nee[...]

125 Mobile Computing T raveling tips 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Please be kind to our shared en vironment. Check with your local gov ernment authority fo r details re garding where to recycle old batteries or ho w to dispose of them properly . If you cannot f ind the information you need el se where, call T oshiba at: (800) 457-7777. T raveling tips T[...]

126 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Chapter 4 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features In this chapter , you will explor e some of the special features of your notebook compu ter . Exploring the desktop The desktop is the launching pad for ev erything you can d o in the W indows ® XP operating system. Y ou use its features to start programs, f ind documents, [...]

127 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Exploring the desktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Finding your way around the desktop Y our computer’ s desktop includes sev eral standard features: icons, Start b utton, taskbar , system tray , and background pattern. Sample W indows ® XP oper ating system desktop Icons An icon represen ts a folder , file, o[...]

128 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Explorin g the desktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 TECHNICAL NOTE: If you delete a file from a diskette, it does not go into the Recy cle Bin. For more information o n the Recycle Bin, see Windows online Help. Internet Explorer — The Microsoft ® bro wser that prov ides access to the Internet. If you place the[...]

129 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Setting up for communications 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T askbar Each time you open a pro gram, a b utton associated with that program appears on the task bar . W ith some programs, a button appears on the taskbar for each document or window you open. Y ou can use these b uttons to qu ickly switch between the [...]

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

131 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Setting up for communications 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 6 Click OK to close the properties dialog box for that specif ic modem. 7 Click OK to clos e the Modem Propert ies dialog box. 8 Close the Control Panel. Connecting the modem to a telephone line Before you can commu nicate using the modem, you need to con[...]

132 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Setting up for communications 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 No w you are ready to send a fax or use the modem to connect to an online service or the Internet. For more detailed information re garding your computer’ s modem, visit T oshiba’ s W e b site at accessories.toshiba.c om . Connecting your computer to [...]

133 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Setting up for communications 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using the Ethernet LAN Port When your computer starts, W i ndows attempts to contact a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server . If the computer is not connected to a netw ork, it may pause a fe w minutes as it waits for a reply . T o av oid thi[...]

134 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features An overview of using the Internet 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using Wireless LAN Connectivity Wireless connectivity and some features may require you to purchase additional software, external hardware or ser vices. Availability of public wireless LAN access points may be limited. Y our system may come with an op[...]

135 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features An overview of using the Internet 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Surfing the Internet ❖ Internet features ❖ Uploading to, and do wnloadi ng f iles from, the Internet The Internet The Internet is an associ ation of thousands of networks and millions of computers around the world connected b y communications [...]

136 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features An overview of using the Internet 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Connecting to the Internet T o connect to the Internet, you need: ❖ A modem and teleph one lin e, or a LAN connection ❖ A W eb bro wser ❖ An Internet Service Provider (ISP) account The Microsoft ® W eb browser Internet Explorer is automatically[...]

137 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features An overview of using the Internet 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Y ou can also use a Search Engine, a W eb site specifically designed to help yo u look for information. Internet features The Internet of fers many type s of communication tools to help you perform man y tasks. ❖ Internet email T o send and receive [...]

138 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Explor ing audio fe atur es 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet T ransferring files from one comp uter 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 com[...]

139 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Explorin g audio feat ur es 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using a microphone 1 Connect an external microphone to the computer . 2 Click Start , All Pr ograms , Accessories , Entertainment , and then Sound Recorder . Sample Sound Recorder scr een 3 Click the Record b utton. 4 Speak normally int o the microphone. 5 [...]

140 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Explor ing audio fe atur es 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using external speakers or headphones Y our computer is equipped w ith a full stereo sound system with internal speakers. Instead of using the internal speakers, you can connect an external audio device to one of the jacks on the front of the computer . The[...]

141 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using the i.LINK® port 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o play back sound files through external sp eakers or headphones: 1 Locate the headphone or audio out jack on the front of the computer . 2 Using any necessary adapters, plug the cable from the headphones or e xternal speakers into the jack. The headphone jac[...]

142 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using PC Car ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 TECHNICAL NOTE: For PCMCIA-compatible PC Cards, check the package to make sure they conform to the PCMCIA 2.1 standard (or later). Other cards may work with your computer , but are likely to be much more difficult to set up and use. Inserting a PC Card Before you inser[...]

143 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using PC Car ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Removing a PC Card Prepare the card for remov al by right-clicking on the Safely Remov e Hardw are icon on the sy stem tray and then selecting the card or de vice you want to remov e. If the system is unable to prepare the card for safe re mo v al, a message will tel l[...]

144 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using an Expr essCar d™ 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using an ExpressCard™ The ExpressCard slot supports the use of ExpressCard media. The slot also supports hot sw apping, which allo ws you to replace one ExpressCard with another while the computer is on. Inserting an ExpressCard Before you insert an Express[...]

145 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using an Expr essCar d™ 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Removing an ExpressCard Prepare the card for remov al by right-clicking on the Safely Remov e Hardw are icon on the sy stem tray and then selecting the card or de vice you want to remov e. If the system is unable to prepare the card for safe re mo v al, a mes[...]

146 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot The Bridge Media Adapter Slot su pports the use of Memory Stick TM or Memory Stick TM PR O media, Secure Digital TM (SD TM ) Cards, MMC (Mu ltiMedia Card), or xD-Picture Cards. This media can be used with a variet[...]

147 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Removing memor y media Prepare the media for remov al by right-clicking on the Safely Remov e Hardw are icon on the sy stem tray and then selecting the card or de vice you want to remov e. If the system is unable to prepare the media for safe re mov[...]

148 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Chapter 5 T oshiba Utilities Y our computer includes se veral ut ilities designed to help you to reconfigure your system to best meet your individual needs. T ogether , these allow you t o determine certain system details, set additional options, or change default options. This chapter describes the utilities supplied b y [...]

149 T oshiba Utilities TOSHIB A Assist 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 TOSHIBA Assist The T OSHIB A Assist provides quick access to computer functions and allo ws you to customize a range of comp uter settings. T o access TOSHIB A Assist, do one of the following: ❖ Double-click the TOSHIB A Assi st shortcut icon on the desktop. ❖ Click Start , All Pr ogr[...]

150 T oshiba Utilities TOSHIB A Assist 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Connect The features av ailable in this category are: ❖ ConfigFree™ Conn ecti vity Doctor ❖ ConfigFree ❖ Bluetooth ® Settings (av ailable on some models) ❖ Bluetooth Local COM Settings (av ailable on some models) Sample T OSHIB A Assist – Connect ta b Secure The features av a[...]

151 T oshiba Utilities TOSHIB A Assist 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample T OSHIB A Assist window – Secur e tab Protect & Fix The feature a v ailable in this categ ory is: ❖ PC Diagnostic T ool Utility Sample TO SHIB A Assist window – Pr otect & F ix tab[...]

152 T oshiba Utilities TOSHIB A Assist 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Optimize The features av ailable in this category are: ❖ TOSHIB A SD™ Memory Card Fo rmat Utility ❖ Mouse Utility ❖ TOSHIB A Accessibility ❖ TOSHIB A Zooming Utility ❖ TOSHIB A Button Controls ❖ CD/D VD Driv e Acoustic Silencer ❖ TOSHIB A Hardware Setup Sample TOSHIB A Ass[...]

153 T oshiba Utilities TOSHIB A SD™ Memory Card F ormat Utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 TOSHIBA SD ™ Memor y Card Format Utility This utility is used to format SD cards used with the Bridge Media Adapte r Slot. T o format an SD memory card using this utility: 1 Click Start , All Programs , To s h i b a , Utilit ies , SD Memory Card F ormat utilit[...]

154 T oshiba Utilities Setting passwor ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Setting passwords Setting a password lets you w a lk aw ay from your computer , secure in the kno wledge that nobody can access your files. When you set a pa ssword, you must enter the passw ord before you can work on your computer again. T oshiba supports several types of passwords on[...]

155 T oshiba Utilities Setting passwor ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using a super visor or user password A supervisor passw ord pre vents o ther users from changing hardware conf iguration options. Setting a super visor password If you choose to set a super visor password, T oshiba strongly recommends that you save your password in a location where you[...]

156 T oshiba Utilities Setting passwor ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Deleting a super visor password T o cancel the power -on password function: 1 Click Start , All Pr ograms , To s h i b a , Utilities , then click T oshiba Assist . The TOSHIB A Assist window appears. 2 On the left side, select Secur e . 3 Select the Supervisor Passw ord icon. 4 Select [...]

157 T oshiba Utilities TOSHIB A P asswor d Utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 6 Click OK if you want to sa ve the password to a text f ile on a diskette or media of your choice, or click Cancel if you do not want to sav e th e passw o rd to a te xt f ile. 7 Click OK . Disabling a user password T o cancel the power -on password function: 1 Click Start , [...]

158 T oshiba Utilities TOSHIB A P assword Utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2 Click the Secure tab, then double-click the User Pas sword icon. The TOSHIB A Passw ord Utility windo w appears. Sample TOSHIB A P asswor d Utility window 3 Click Set . 4 Enter a password, then enter it again to v erify . 5 Click Set . 6 Click OK if you w ant to sav e the pas[...]

159 T oshiba Utilities PC Diagnostic T ool Utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 If you choose to set a super visor 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 [...]

160 T oshiba Utilities TOSHIB A Hotke y Utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2 Select the de vices that you would lik e to test b y clicking the check box that appears to the left of the de vice. Click the + (plus) and - (minus) symbols to expand and collapse the categories. 3 Click Start Diagnostics wh en you are ready to be gin the tests. TOSHIBA Hotkey[...]

161 T oshiba Utilities Mouse Utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Mouse Utility The Mouse utility allo ws you to change your pointing device or mouse settings. T o access the Mouse utility: 1 Click Start , Contr ol Panel , Mouse , or double-click the Mouse icon in the Optimize tab of TOSHIB A Assist . The Mouse Properties screen appears. Sample Mouse Pr o[...]

162 T oshiba Utilities TO S H I BA H a rd w a re S e t u p 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup TOSHIB A Hardware Setup is the T oshiba configuration management tool. T o access it: ❖ Click Start , All Pr ograms , To s h i b a , Utilities , Assist , or double-click the TOSHIB A Hardwar e Settings ic on in the Optimize tab of TOSHIB A Assi[...]

163 T oshiba Utilities TO S H I BA H a rd w a re S e t u p 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Display—Allo ws you to change v arious defa ult settings for the built-in LCD di splay When the comp uter restar ts, it remember s the last configuration. If data does not appear on the dis play you are using after starting in Standby Mode, press Fn + F5. ❖ Boo[...]

164 T oshiba Utilities TOSHIB A Zooming Utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility This utility allo ws you to select which applications will w ork with the zoom in/out hot ke ys (see “Zooming applications in/ out” on page 232 ). Click All Programs to select e very application. Click Custom to select any subset of the applications li[...]

165 T oshiba Utilities TOSHIB A Button Contr ols 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2 Select the desired option(s). 3 Click OK . The zoom in and zoom ou t hot ke ys will now work with the applications you selected. T o zoom in, hold do wn the Fn key and press 2 ; to zoom out, hold do wn the Fn ke y and press 1 . For more information abou t ho w to use the TOSHI[...]

166 T oshiba Utilities CD/D VD Drive Acoustic Silencer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2 Select the button whose function is to be customized. 3 Make the desired selections. 4 Click A pply , then click OK . CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer This utility can slo w the speed of your optical dri ve to mak e it run more quietly . Y ou can use this utility to make l[...]

167 T oshiba Utilities TOSHI B A Accessibility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2 Click Set Quiet Mode to make the driv e run more slo wly and quietly , for listening to music or audio files on a CD. 3 Click Set Normal Mode to run the drive at normal speed, for transferring data. TOSHIBA Accessibility The TO SHIB A Accessibility utility allo ws you to use the[...]

168 T oshiba Utilities F ingerprint A uthentication Utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 4 Check the Use Fn-StickyK ey box. 5 Put a check mark next to the desired option. 6 Click OK . Fingerprint Authentication Utility (A vailable on certain models) The fingerprint authentication utility (a v ailable on certain models) can be used to replace the keyboard-[...]

169 T oshiba Utilities F ingerprint A uthentication Utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2 Enter your credentials. 3 Complete the fi ngerprint tutorial. 4 Click the b utton abov e the f inger you want to enroll. 5 Swipe your f inger on the sensor . A sample will be created and indicated by a fingerprint icon. 6 Repeat the pre vious step. Swipe the same fi[...]

170 T oshiba Utilities F ingerprint A uthentication Utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Error reading fingerprint—t he finger was too far to the left or right. Center you r finger and swipe it again. ❖ Error reading fingerprint—the mo vement was ske wed. Swipe your f inger agai n in a straight line. ❖ Error reading fingerprint—t he mov emen[...]

171 T oshiba Utilities F ingerprint A uthentication Utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 If the authentication fails, the system tries again up to tw o more times. If authentication fails after the third attempt, the system shuts down. Enabling Power -on Security Options for power -on security are displayed on ly if your computer supports this feature. In[...]

172 T oshiba Utilities F ingerprint A uthentication Utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Fingerprint Management Fingerprints are stored in memo ry during enrollment. After a finger is enrolled, it is disp layed with a po wer-on b utton abov e it. The b utton appears “pressed in” b y default, indicating that the correspondi ng f inger will be used for [...]

173 T oshiba Utilities F ingerprint A uthentication Utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Settings ❖ System Settings—Ope ns the Settings dialog containing v arious options for setting up the product. Most of these settings can be modified on ly b y administrators and affect all users. ❖ User Settings—Opens the User Settings dialog containing user-s[...]

174 T oshiba Utilities F ingerprint A uthentication Utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Password Bank The P assword Bank stores re gistration and log on information for W eb sites and dialogs, help ing to automate the task of entering this information. Y ou enter the required information only once, during W eb page or dialog registration. When the window[...]

175 T oshiba Utilities F ingerprint A uthentication Utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Registering a new Web page or dialog Y ou are logged on to the computer and want to register a ne w W eb page. T o create a new re gistration: 1 Display a W eb page you want to register . 2 Fill in the data you want to replay the next ti me you access this W eb page. [...]

176 T oshiba Utilities F ingerprint A uthentication Utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Replaying registrations with multiple forms Passw ord Bank re gisters forms, not pages. If a page contains se veral forms, each form requires a separate re gistration. If a page contains se veral forms, replaying works as follo ws: ❖ If only one form is registered f[...]

177 T oshiba Utilities F ingerprint A uthentication Utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 4 Select a registration. 5 Click Edit . Y ou can change the value of an item or delete the item. 6 Select the A uto submit check box to su bmit the selected registration automatically afte r replaying the registration. A warning is displayed if you attempt to register[...]

178 T oshiba Utilities F ingerprint A uthentication Utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 4 If other fingerprint data is still displayed on the list, hold down the Control ke y and select each f ingerprint until they are all selected, then click Re move . 5 Click OK to mak e the changes perm anent. 6 Check that all Fingerprint data wa s deleted on the Fing[...]

179 T oshiba Utilities F ingerprint A uthentication Utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ A void the follo wing finger conditions for enrollment or recognition as they may resul t in f ingerprint enrollment errors or a drop in the fi ngerprint recognition success rate. ❖ Soaked or swollen f inger (e.g. after taking bath) ❖ Injured finger ❖ We t f[...]

180 T oshiba Utilities F ingerprint A uthentication Utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Fingerprint sensor limitations ❖ The fi ngerprint sensor compares and analyzes the unique characteristics in a f ingerprint. Ho we v er , there may be instances where certain users are unable to register their fingerprints due to insuf ficien tly unique characterist[...]

181 Chapter 6 If Somet hing G oes Wron g Some problems you may encounter wh en using your computer are relati vely easy to identify and solve. Others may require help from your netw ork administrator o r the manufacturer of a software program. This chapter aims to help you solv e man y problems b y yourself. It cov ers the problems you are most lik[...]

182 If Someth ing Goes Wrong Pr oblems that ar e ea sy to f ix 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2 Click the Applications tab . If a program has stopped responding, the words “not responding” appear beside its name in the list. 3 Select the program you want to cl ose, then click End Ta s k . Closing the failed program should allo w you to continue working.[...]

183 If Something Goes Wrong Pr oblems when you turn on the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o record the details: 1 Click the Details button and select the te xt the operating system disp lays. The Details button displays information that the softwa re manufacturer needs to help you solv e your problem. 2 Press Ctrl and c simultaneously to cop y th[...]

184 If Someth ing Goes Wrong Pr oblems when you turn on the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The computer starts b ut when y ou pr ess a key no thing happens. V erify that the acti ve program accepts te xt input. T ry clicking your mouse on an area where you can type text and try typing again. Y our computer may be in Standby mo de and ha ve a softwa[...]

185 If Something Goes Wrong The W indows ® oper ating system is not working 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 If you are running on ba ttery po wer , it is recomm ended that you do not lea v e the computer in Standb y mode for long periods of time. T o char ge the battery , leav e the computer plugged into a li ve wall outlet for se veral hours. F or more inf[...]

186 If Someth ing Goes Wrong The W indows ® oper ating system is not working 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to start prop erly , you may hav e 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. T o[...]

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

188 If Someth ing Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Y ou can connect to Support Online by clicking Support from the menu or by goi ng to pcsupport.t oshiba.com . Resolving a hardware conflict If you recei ve an error message telling you there is a de vice dri ver co nflict or a general hardware pr oblem, try using Wi n[...]

189 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har d war e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own Computer components need re sources to accomplish a task. A de vice, such as a disk driv e or a modem, needs a channe l to the computer’ s Central Processi ng Unit (CPU). It also needs a direct channel to the computer’ s m[...]

190 If Someth ing Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 If you install an older (legacy) de vice that the operating system cannot recognize, t he operating system may ha ve diff iculty assigning resources to it. As a result, a hardwa re conflict can occur . Resolving conflicts There are se veral things you can do to resolv[...]

191 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har d war e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Disabling a device 1 Click Start , Contro l Pan el , then click Perf ormance and Maintenance . 2 Click the Administrativ e T ools icon. 3 Double-click Computer Management , then click Device Manager . 4 Select the specific de vice from the device category . T o expan[...]

192 If Someth ing Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The operating system displays the Device Properties dialog box, which provides an array of tabs. They may include: ❖ The General tab, which provides basic information about the device. ❖ The Resour ce tab, which lists resources assigned to the monitor , optional e[...]

193 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har d war e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 5 Check for the error again. 6 If the error recurs, remov e the memory module entirely and check for the error again. If removing the memory module eliminates the error , the memory module may be faulty . If the error recurs without the memory module installed, the e[...]

194 If Someth ing Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The A C adapter and po wer cord/cable work corr ectly , bu t the battery will not charge. The battery does not char ge while the computer is consuming full po wer . T r y turning of f the computer . The battery may not be inserted correctly in the computer . T urn off[...]

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

196 If Someth ing Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Nothing happens when y ou pr ess the keys on the external k eyboard. Y ou may hav e plugged the e xternal ke yboard in while the computer was turned on. Click Start , Shut Down or T u r n off computer , and Restart the co mputer using the Dual Mode Pad on the internal[...]

197 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har d war e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ T ry adjusting the contrast and brightness con trols on the external monitor . ❖ Press Fn and F5 simultaneously to make sure the display priority is not set for the built-in screen. The screen does not look right. Y ou can change the display settings b y clicki[...]

198 If Someth ing Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 4 Click OK . The display mode is set to Si multaneous and the external display device does not w ork. Make sure the e xternal monitor is capable of displaying at resolutions of 800 x 600 or hi gher . Devices that do not support this resolution will on ly w ork in Inte[...]

199 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har d war e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Error -checking Run Error-checking, which analyzes the directories , f iles and File Allocation T able (F A T) on the disk and repairs any damage it finds: T o run Error-checking: 1 Click Start , then click My Computer . 2 Right-click the dri v e you want to check. 3[...]

200 If Someth ing Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Y our data files ar e damaged or corrupted. Refer to your software docu mentation for f ile reco very procedures. Many software p ackages automatically create backup files. Y ou may also be able to reco ver lost data using utility software. Consult your network admini[...]

201 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har d war e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 CD-RW/DVD-ROM or multi- function drive problems Y ou cannot access a disc in the drive. If the CD-R W/D VD-R OM or multi-function dri ve is an exte rnal dri ve, make sure that th e dri ve’ s cable is properly connected to the computer . Make sure the tray which hol[...]

202 If Someth ing Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Some discs run correctly b ut others do not. Check the type of disc you are usin g. The CD-R W/ D VD-ROM or multi-function dr i ve supports the Digital V ersatile Disc (D VD) formats D VD-ROM, D V D-R (read- only), plus CD-R OM, CD-R (read-only), and CD-R W (read- onl[...]

203 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har d war e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 PC Card problems PC Cards (PCMCIA-compatible) include man y types of de vices, such as a remov able hard disk, additional memory , or a pager . Most PC Card problems occur during installation and setup of ne w cards. If you are ha ving troub le getting one or more of[...]

204 If Someth ing Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 PC Card checklist ❖ Make sure the card is inserted properly into the slot. ❖ Make sure all cables are securely connected. ❖ Occasionally a defecti ve PC Card slips through quality control. If another PCMCIA -equipped compute r is a v ailable, try the card in tha[...]

205 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har d war e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The computer stops working (hangs) when y ou insert a PC Card . The problem may be cause d b y an I/O (input/output) conflict between the PCMCIA socket and another de vice in the system. Use Device Manager to make sure each de vice has its o wn I/O base address. See [...]

206 If Someth ing Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 A PC Card error occurs. Reinsert the card to make sure it i s properly connected. If the card is attached to an external de vice, check that the connection is secure. Refer to the card’ s documentation, which should contain a troubleshooting section . Printer proble[...]

207 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har d war e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The printer will not print what y ou see on the scr een. Many programs display informa tion on the screen dif ferently from the way the y print it. See if your program has a print pre vie w mode. This mode lets yo u see your work exactly as it will print. Contact the[...]

208 If Someth ing Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Wireless networking problems This section provides general troubleshootin g tips for networking problems, specifica lly wireless (Wi-Fi) networking. The terms and concepts use d assume a basic understanding of networks, and may be for more advanced users. If y ou need[...]

209 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har d war e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Check Control P anel's De vice Manager to verify that the W i-Fi adapter is recognized by W indow s ® , and that the driv er is loaded. Carefully note any error messages— these will be very helpful if you should confer with a support technicia n at a late[...]

210 If Someth ing Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Use the PING command to ve rify a co nnection to the gate way at 192.168.1.1 (a default gate way for most wireless routers). ❖ Click Start , then click Run... ❖ Enter Cmd and press Enter . ❖ Enter PING 192.168.1.1 at the command prompt, and press Enter . ❖[...]

211 If Something Goes Wrong D V D oper ating pr oblems 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The Windo ws XP wir eless management facility does not wor k. If you are using an e xternal W i-Fi adapter (a PC Card, USB adapter , or othe r v arie ty), check if the adapter comes with its o wn management utility . If it does, the utility may be disabling the W indows XP[...]

212 If Someth ing Goes Wrong D VD operating pr oblems 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 5 V erify that your computer recognizes your CD-R W/ D VD-ROM or multi-function dri ve. T o do this: Double-click the My Computer icon on the desktop. The C D- RW/ DV D -RO M o r m ul t i - f un c t i o n d r ive should appear in the list. 6 See “Checking de vice properti[...]

213 If Something Goes Wrong D V D oper ating pr oblems 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 5 Click OK . D VD titles, games, or applic ations appear distorted. Havi ng Stretch enabled when your video resolution is set to 640 x 480 or 800 x 60 0 can cause distortion. T o disable Stretch, follo w the instructions belo w: 1 Right-click the Desktop , select Pr operti[...]

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

215 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Y our local computer store or book store sells a v ariety of self- help books you can us e to suppl emen t the inform ation in the manuals. Data and system configuration backup in Windows XP W indows XP of fers some easy-to -use features for backing up your W indo ws se[...]

216 If Someth ing Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 6 W indows creates the Restore Point and automatically stamps it with the current date and time. Then, at a later time, you can re-establish your W indo ws configuration using the sa ved Restore Point. T o do this: 1 Click Start . 2 Click Help and Support . 3 Under Pic[...]

217 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Backing up your data to CDs with Windows XP For mo st of us, by far the most v aluable component of our computer system is the data we ha ve created with it, and stored on its hard di sk dri ve. Since problems with either hardware or software can mak e the data inaccess[...]

218 If Someth ing Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Documents and other data files that y ou create as you work are typically stored in the My Documents folder . Y o u may also wish to back up other im portant data files stored elsewhere on your hard disk drive, for example: ❖ E-mail files and settings—for Outlook, [...]

219 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Favorites (bookmarks) for Internet Explorer and other W eb browsers Follo w these steps to back up your F av orites for Internet Explorer (v er 5.0 or ne wer): 1 In Internet Explorer , click Fi le , Import and Export . 2 The Import/Export W izard will appear . Click Nex[...]

220 If Someth ing Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 General tips for installin g hardware and software Here are a few tips to help insu re safe and easy installation of ne w hardware (printers, poin ting de vices, e xternal hard driv es, D VD writers, scanners, etc.) and software (applications like Microsoft Of fice or [...]

221 If Something Goes Wrong If you need further assistance 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 1 Back up critical data. 2 Create a Restore Point. 3 Install one item of hardwa re or software. 4 Restart W indows. 5 Use the ne w hardware or software for a while, noting any ne w problems. Make sure that your critical applications (e-mail, business apps, etc.) are wo[...]

222 If Someth ing Goes Wrong If you need further assistance 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Detailed syste m specif ication s are av ailable at www .ts.toshiba.com by selecting your particu lar product and model number , clicking GO , and then clicking the Detailed Specs link from the menu on the left, or just refer to the computer documentatio n shipped wit[...]

223 If Something Goes Wrong Other T oshiba Internet W eb sites 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 For technical support, call the T oshiba Global Support Centre: W ithin the United States at (800) 45 7-7777 Outside the United States at (949) 859-4273 Other T oshiba Internet Web sites T oshiba’ s worldwide offices toshiba.com W orldwide T oshiba corporate site[...]

224 If Someth ing Goes Wrong T oshiba’ s worldwide off ices 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 For more information on ad ditional T o shiba w orldwide locations, please visit: www .toshiba.co.jp/index.htm . Italy Centro Direzionale Colleoni Palazzo Perseo V ia Para celso 10 20041, Agrate Brianza Milano, Italy Jap an T oshiba Cor poration, PCO-IO 1-1, Shibaur[...]

225 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Appendix A Hot Keys Hot keys are keys t hat, w hen pr essed in combination with the Fn ke y , turn system functions on and of f. Hot keys ha ve a legend on the ke y indicating the option or feature the k e y controls. V olume Mute Fn + This hot ke y enables/disables v olume mute on your computer . When v olume mute is en[...]

226 Hot Keys P asswor d security 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Password security Without a password The Fn + F1 k ey combinatio n turns of f the display and activ ates instant security . Using the pointing device or an y ke y will mak e the display’ s content reappear , if no password is set for the current user . With a password The Fn + F1 key combin[...]

227 Hot Keys P asswor d security 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 3 If you clicked Choose a screen sa ver , the Screen Sav er tab has already been selected . If it is not selected, click the Scr een Sa ver tab . 4 Click the On resume, passw ord protected check box. 5 Click OK . Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged When the battery is n[...]

228 Hot Keys Po w e r u s a g e 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Power usage Fn + This hot ke y displays the Power Schemes tab of the Po wer Options Properties window . Sample P ower Schemes tab in P ower Options Y ou can conf igure your computer’ s po wer usage using the drop do wn lists. Y ou can choose one of the prov ided po wer schemes or select your[...]

229 Hot Keys Standby mode 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Standby mode Fn + This hot ke y places the computer into Standb y mode. ❖ A message box displays b y default to conf irm that the computer is entering Standby mode. Y ou can choose not to display this message box. Sample Standby conf irmation box ❖ For more information about Standb y mode, pleas[...]

230 Hot Keys Hibernation mode 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Hibernation mode Fn + This hot ke y places the computer into Hibernation mode. ❖ If Hibernation mode is en abled (the default) a message box displays b y defau lt to conf irm the computer is entering Hibernation mode. Y ou can choose not to display this message box. Sample Hibernatio n conf ir[...]

231 Hot Keys Display modes 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Display modes Fn + This hot ke y cycles through the po wer -on display options. The display modes are: ❖ Built-in display only ❖ Built-in display and external monitor simultaneously ❖ External monitor only ❖ TV ❖ TV and built-in display ❖ D VI ap pears if you hav e a p rojector or a mon[...]

232 Hot Keys Display brightness 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Display brightness Disabling or enabling the T ouchPad or Dual Mode Pad Zooming applications in/out Fn + This hot ke y decreases the screen brigh tness. Fn + This hot ke y increases the screen brightness. Fn + This hot ke y enables/disabl es either the T ouchPad or Dual Mode P ad. For more inf[...]

233 Hot Keys K e yboard hot k e ys 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Keyboard hot keys Fn + This hot ke y informs yo u when the W ireless antenna on-of f switch is in the of f position. (No message appears when th e W i-Fi antenna on-of f switch is in th e on positi on.) Fn + [ Spacebar ] This hot ke y switches screen or video modes.[...]

234 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Appendix B P o wer Cord/Cable C o nnector s The computer features a uni versal po wer supply you can use worldwide. This appendix sho ws the shapes of the typical A C po wer cord/cable connectors for v arious parts of the wo rld. USA and Canada UL appr oved CSA appr oved United Kingdom BS appr oved Australia AS appr oved E[...]

235 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Appendix C Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer ConfigFree™ is a set of utilities th at makes it easy to control communication de vices and network connections. ConfigFree also lets you identify communication problems and create profiles for easy sw itching between locations and communication networks. For mor[...]

236 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Getting Started 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Profile Settings—The Prof iles utility lets you switch between network configurations. For more information, see “Profile Settings” on page 246 . ❖ ConfigFree SUMMIT —The ConfigFree SUMMIT utility is used to connect with other Conf igFree users f[...]

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

238 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer ConfigF r ee Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample ConfigF r ee Launc her coming back into vie w ConfigFree Utilities Connectivity Doctor The Connecti vity Doctor lets you analyze you r network connections and f ix network-connection prob lems. Using Connecti vity Doctor , you can vie w detailed [...]

239 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Confi gF ree Utilit ies 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Location of wireless comm unication switch (identif ied with a yello w arro w) ❖ Status of wireless communication switch (on or off) Sample Connectivity Doctor scr een Movin g the mouse pointer o v er a wired or wireless network de vice icon disp[...]

240 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer ConfigF r ee Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 If a problem or potential problem is dete cted, in most cases, a screen automatically dis plays sho wing you the possible cause and solution for the problem. A triangle containing an excl amation point also appears on the Connecti vity Doctor screen and[...]

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

242 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer ConfigF r ee Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The Search for W ireless De vices feature identifies if a de vice is IEEE 802.11a, b, or g. It also incl udes an option to display hidden access point a vailability . Sample viewing W i-F i devices Creating a new wireless connection This feature is only[...]

243 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Confi gF ree Utilit ies 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample dragging a de vice to the Access P oin t Sample W ir eless settings screen 3 Enter the SSID/WEP inform ation an d connect to the device. After the Access Point is set up and add ed to the connection list, the system displays the Connection scree[...]

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

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

246 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer ConfigF r ee Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample selecting Send to Bluetooth De vices option 2 Choose a file recipient. 3 Click Send . During a file transfe r , c onnecting and disconnecting to the selected device will occur automatically . Disconnecting from a Bluetooth device T o disconnect f[...]

247 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Confi gF ree Utilit ies 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 If you visit a cl ient company o ccasionally , for example, you can set up a prof ile to match th a t en vironm ent and connect to the network. Similarly , user s who access network s in the off ice and at home can se t up prof iles to handle these net[...]

248 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer ConfigF r ee Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 6 Enter any optional comments, if desired. 7 Click Change Icon and select an icon for this prof ile. 8 Click the icon at the botto m of the screen to display more capture options. 9 Under Captured Items , select th e items you w ant to capture for this [...]

249 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Confi gF ree Utilit ies 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample expanded Add Pr ofile scr een The online help provides real-world examples of setting up profiles for different networking environments. After you set up one or more profiles, you can check their settings and fine-tune t hem as necessary . Profi[...]

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

251 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Confi gF ree Utilit ies 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample of users attending SUMMIT meeting (user icons appear on SUMMIT tab le) Files can be shared with one us er or all users attending the meeting. ❖ T o share a file with one user , drag and drop the f ile on the user’ s icon. Only the SUMMIT Hos[...]

252 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer ConfigF r ee Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample of sharing a file with one user ❖ T o share a file with all users, drag the f ile to the center of the SUMMIT table where users can access it as desired. If you are the Host of the summit, and drag a file to the center of the SUMMIT table, it w[...]

253 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Confi gF ree Utilit ies 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Participating users must be connected by LAN, wirele ss LAN, or Bluetooth (P AN). Firewall software may prevent ConfigFre e SUMMIT from working. Using ConfigFree SUMMIT T o host a ConfigFree SUMMIT : 1 Click the icon in the system tray . 2 Click SUMMIT[...]

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

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

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

257 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Using the Automati c Switch 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using the Automatic Switch The Automatic Switch feature allo ws the computer to automatically switch profiles th e ne xt time it is po wered on. This feature is particularly useful if you w ant your compu ter to automatically switch from th e netw [...]

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

259 G lo ssar y TECHNICAL NOTE: Some features defined in this glossary may not be av ailable on your computer . Acronyms These acronyms may appear in this user’ s guide. AC alternating current BIOS basic input/output system bps bits per second CD compact disc CD-R OM compact disc read-only memory CD-R W compact disc rewrite memory CMOS complement[...]

260 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 DC direct current DMA direct memory access DIMM dual inl ine memory mod ule DOS disk operating system DPI dots per inch DSTN dual supertwist nem atic DV D digital versatile (or video) disc DV D - R O M digital versatile (or video) disc read-only mem ory ECP enhanced cap abilities po rt EPR OM erasable programmable[...]

261 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 RT C real-time clock SCSI small computer system interface DDRAM dou ble 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 area network www W orld Wide W eb Te r m s These terms may [...]

262 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 B backup — A copy of a fi le, usually on a remov able disk, kept in case the original file is lost or damaged. basic input/o utpu t system (BIOS) — See BIOS. baud rate — The speed at which a comm unication de vice, such as a printer or mo dem, transmits inform ation. Baud rate is th e number of signal change[...]

263 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 CD-R OM (compact disc r ead-only memory) — A form of high- capacity storage that uses laser opt ics instead of magnetic means for reading data. See also CD . Compare DV D - RO M . central processing unit (CPU) — The chip that functions as the “brain” of the computer . It takes informa tion from outside sou[...]

264 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 CPU cache — A section of v ery fa st memory re siding betw een the CPU and the computer’ s main me mory that temporarily stores data and instructions the CPU will need to ex ecu te commands and programs. See also cach e, L1 cache, L2 ca che. cursor — A symbol that indicates the current position on the screen[...]

265 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 disk drive — The device that reads and writes information and programs on a diskette or hard disk. It rotates the disk at high speed past one or more read/write heads. diskette — A thin, flexible disk in a protecti ve jack et that stores magnetically encoded data. Diskettes can be removed from the computer and[...]

266 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 executable f ile — A computer program that is ready to run. Application programs and batch files are e xamples of ex ecu table f iles. Names of ex ecutable files usually end with a .bat or .ex e extension. expansion de vice — A de vice that connects to a computer to expand its capabilities. Other names for an [...]

267 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 G ground — A co nductor to which al l comp onents of an elect ric circuit are connected. It has a potential of zer o (0) volts, is connected to the earth, and is the point of refere nce for voltages in the circuit. H hard disk — A storage device composed of a rigid platter or platters that can be magnetically [...]

268 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Internet — The decentralized, w orld-wide network of computers that provides electronic mail, the W orl d W ide W eb, and other services. See also W o rld W i de W eb . K keyboard shortcut — A key or combination of keys that you use t o perform a task instead of using a pointing device such as the Dual Mode Pa[...]

269 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 micropr ocessor — See central pr ocessing unit (CPU). MIDI (Musical Instrume nt Digital Interface) — A standard for connecting musical instruments, synthesizers, and com puters. The MIDI standard provides a way of translating music into a form computers can use, and vice v ersa. modem — Short for “modulato[...]

270 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 P palette — See color palett e . parallel — Processes that occur simultan eous ly . In comm unications, it means the transmission of more th an one bit of in formation at a time. On your co mput er , the parallel port pro vides a parallel communications interface between the computer and an appropriate device.[...]

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

272 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 software — See pr ogr am. Compare ha rd w a re. Standby — A feature of some Win d ow s ® operating systems that allo w s you to turn off the computer without exiting your op en applications and to continue from where you left off when you turn the computer on again. Suspend — A feature of some Wi n do w s ?[...]

273 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 W We b — See W orld W ide W eb . Wi- Fi — A trademarked term by the W i -F i Alliance which stands for W i reless Fidelity , an d is another term for the communication protocol to permit an Ethernet connect ion using wireless communication components. W orld Wide W eb (www) — The worldwide network of W eb si[...]

274 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Index A AC adapter 47 AC power cord/cable connectors 234 AC power light 50 accessories memory 53 adding external devices 46 adding memory 53 adjusting record ing quality 139 Alt keys 85 audio .wav files 138 audio features 138 Auto-Run 101 B backing up files 84 battery changing 118 charge indicator light 110 charge not last[...]

275 Index 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 IRQ 189 character keys 85 charging the battery 50 checking device properties 191 click 62 , 65 communications network connection 132 system resources 189 compact disc positioning 98 compact discs handling 99 inserting 97 removing 102 , 103 computer non-system disk or disk error message 185 not accessing disk drives 1[...]

276 Index 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 DVI vide o port 68 E environment computer-friendly 39 error messages device driver conflict 188 general hardware problem 188 non-system disk or disk error 185 , 200 problem with display settings/ current settings not working with hardware 197 program has performed an illegal operation 182 warning resume f ailure 184 [...]

277 Index 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 moving to desktop 127 recycle bin 127 safety 36 Industry Canada requirement 4 installation memory module 54 installing memory modules 53 mouse 71 instant passwords, using 154 Internet bookmarked site no t found 187 connecting to 136 features 137 slow connection 187 surfing 136 uploading and downloadin g files 138 URL[...]

278 Index 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 O opening the di splay panel 51 other documentatio n 37 P password deleting a supervisor 156 disabling a user 157 supervisor set up 155 types 154 passwords instant, using 154 setting 154 PC Card checklist 204 CIS (Card Inform ation Structure) 20 3 computer stops working 205 configuring 143 errors 206 hot swapping fai[...]

279 Index 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 high-pitched noise 20 2 illegal operation 182 Internet bookmarked site not found 187 Internet connection is slow 187 keyboard not responding 184 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 198 modem not receiving or transmitting 207 no sound 202 non-system disk or disk error 185 , 200 PC Card 203 checklist 204 error occur[...]

280 Index 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Standby 76 Standby mode hot key 229 starting again from 80 start button 128 starting a program 87 Run dialog box 89 Windows Explorer 88 Windows Start menu 87 starting up the computer from Shut down 78 from Standby 80 Startup menu problem solving 186 stored data protection 2 supervisor password, deleting 156 superviso[...]