Toshiba Z930 manual

GMAD00316011 06/12 If you need assistance: ❖ T echnical support is av ailable on line at T oshiba’ s W eb site at support.toshiba.com At this W eb site, you will find answers for many commonly asked technical questions plus many downloadable software driv ers, BIOS updates, and other downloads. For more in formation, see “If Something Goes Wr[...]

2 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling . Model: Portégé ® Z930 Series Recordable and/or ReWritable Drive(s) and Associated Software W arranty The computer system you purchased may in[...]

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

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

5 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 frequency ra nge 5.15 GHz to 5. 25 GHz to reduce the pote ntial for harmful interference to co-channel Mobile Sat ellite systems. High power radars are allocated as prim ary users of the 5.25 GHz to 5.35 GHz and 5.65 GH z to 5.85 GHz ban d s. These radar stations can cause interference with and/or damage this device. The abo[...]

6 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Canada – Indust ry Canada (IC) This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada. The installer of this radio equipment mu st ensure that the antenna is located or pointed such that it does not emit RF field in exces s of Health Canada limits for the general population; consu lt Safety Code 6, obtainable from Health Can[...]

7 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 EU Declaration of Conformity TOSHIB A declares that this product conforms to t he following Standards: This product is carrying the CE-Mark in accordance w ith the related European Directiv es. The party responsible for CE- Marking is TOSHIB A Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Ger many . The European Union WEEE (W as[...]

8 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 VCCI Class B Information 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 machinery shall resist against interference from legal communications or from indu strial, scientifi[...]

9 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 MH[...]

10 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Device Authorization This device obtains the T e chnical Regulation Confor mi ty Certif ication and the T echnical Conditions Compliance Approv al, and it belongs to the de vice class of radio equipment of low-po wer data co mmunication system radio station stipulated in the Ra dio Law and the T elecommunications Business L[...]

11 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Europe - Restrictions for Use of 5 GHz Frequencies in European Community Countries O: allowed x: forbidden ❖ T o remain in conformance with Euro pean spectrum usage laws for W ireless LAN operation, the above 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz channel limitations apply . The user should use the wireless LAN utility to check the current ch[...]

12 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 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 detection feature required for European Communi ty operation in the 5 GHz ba nds. This device will operate under the control of the Access Point in order[...]

13 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 optimal network performance or even lo se your network connection. If you should experience any such problem, i mmedi ately turn off either one of your Bluetooth or Wireles s LAN. Please co ntact T oshiba computer prod uct support on Web site http://www .toshiba-europe.com/computers/tnt/ bluetooth. htm in Europe or suppo rt[...]

14 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 European Union (EU) and EFT A This equipment complies with the R&TTE directiv e 1999/5/EC and has been provided with the CE mark accordingly . 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 rad[...]

15 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Export Administration Regulation This document contains technical data that may be controlled under the U.S. Export Administration Regulations, and ma y be subject to the approv al of the U.S. Department of Commerce prior to export. Any export, directly or indirectly , in contrav ention of the U.S. Export Ad ministration Re[...]

16 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Microsoft, Outlook, Windo ws, and W i ndows Media are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporatio n in the United States and/or other countries. MultiMediaCard and MMC are registered tr ademarks of MultiMediaCard Association. Secure Digital and SD are tradem arks of SD Card Association. W i-Fi is a re[...]

17 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Contents Introduction ................ ................................................................ 23 This guide ...............................................................25 Safety icons ............................................................26 Other icons used ...............................................[...]

18 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Check list .......................................................... 33 Precautions .......................................................33 Important information on your computer’s cooling fan .......................35 Setting up your computer .......................................36 Connecting to a power so[...]

19 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Caring for your computer ........................................65 Cleaning the computer ......................................65 Moving the computer ........................................65 Using a computer lock ......................................66 Chapter 2: Learning the Ba sics ..........................[...]

20 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Safety precautions ............................................ 84 Maintaining your battery ...................................85 Disposing of your computer ...................................85 Traveling tips ..........................................................86 Chapter 4: Exploring Y our Computer’ s Fea[...]

21 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Power supply mode settings ...........................115 TOSHIBA Button Support ......................................116 TOSHIBA Accessibility .......................................... 117 Trusted Platform Module (TPM) ...........................118 Fingerprint Authentication Utility ...........................[...]

22 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows ® operating system ...........141 If you need further assistance ............................... 145 Contacting Toshiba .........................................146 Other Toshiba Intern et Web sites ..........................146 Toshiba’s worldwide offices ...[...]

23 I n t roduct ion W elcome to the world of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. W ith your T oshiba computer , your work and entertainment can accompan y you where ver you go. Y our computer is ENERGY ST AR® qualified. T oshiba is a partner in the En vironmental Protection Agency’ s (EP A) ENERGY ST AR® Program and has designed this comp[...]

24 Introd uctio n 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 When considering additions to your hom e of fice, purchase products that hav e earned the ENERGY ST A R® for all your equipment needs, which can sav e you money , sa ve ener gy , and help protect the climate. Vi s i t http://www .energystar .gov or http://www .energystar .gov/powermanagement for more informa[...]

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

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

27 Introduction Other documentation 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Y our computer’ s features and specifications Certain computer chassis are de signed to accommodate all possible configurations for an entire product Series. Y our select mo del may not ha ve all the features and speci f ications corresp onding to al l of the icons or switches shown on the[...]

28 Chapter 1 Getting Started This chapter provides tips for us ing your computer ef fecti v ely , summarizes how to connect components, and explains what to do the first time you use your computer . Please read the saf ety instruct ion information on the Qu ick Start document (that shipped with your computer) caref ully and make sure you fully unde[...]

29 Getting Started Selecting a place to work ❖ Equipment that generates a strong electromagnetic field, such as stereo speakers (other than speakers that are connected to the computer) or speakerphones. ❖ Rapid changes in temperature or humidity and sources of temperature change such as ai r condit ioner ve nts or heaters. ❖ Extreme heat, col[...]

30 Getting Started Selecting a place to work ❖ A void glare: position the notebook so that light sources (lam ps or windows) do not shine or reflect directly into your eyes. Place the notebook display aw ay fr om bright light sources or reduce the light intensity from wind ows b y using blinds. Glare on the notebook display may cause eye strain, [...]

31 Getting Started Selecting a place to work ❖ Alternati ve k eyboards, such as the split curved k eyboard, may improve shoulder and arm comfort. ❖ Select a mouse that is comfortable for you to use. ❖ Don’t rest your wrists on the edge of the ke yboard or on the work surface when typing. ❖ The monitor should be about an arm length away wh[...]

32 Getting Started Selecting a place to work ❖ T ake short, strate gically spaced rest breaks to av oid e ye strain and body fatigue. For e xample, stand up and walk around or stretch for a few minutes ev ery hour . ❖ T aking re gular breaks is especially important if you are working long hours on your comput er or working on a deadline. ❖ If[...]

33 Getting Started Selecting a place to work Health Administration W eb site at: osha.gov/SL TC/etools/computerworkstations / Check list ❏ Is your chair comfortable - does it support your back and arm s well? ❏ Are your feet flat on t he ground? ❏ Is there adequate space under your desk for your le gs? ❏ Are the keyboard and mouse at elbo w[...]

34 Getting Started Selecting a place to work Never allow any liquids to spill into any part of your computer , and never expose the computer to rain, water , seawater or m oisture. Exposure to liquid or moisture can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in damage or serious injury . If any of thes e eventualities should accidentally occur , immed[...]

35 Getting Started Selecting a place to work Handle discs carefully . Avoid touching the surface of the disc. Gras p it by its center hole and edge. If you handle the disc incorrectly , you could damage the disc and possibly lose data. ❖ Scan all ne w files for viruses. This precaution is especially impor tant for f iles you recei ve via email or[...]

36 Getting Started Setting up your computer Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: Y ou must complete all setup steps up to and including “Setting up your software” on page 40 before a dding external or internal components to your computer . These components include, but are not limited to, a mouse, keyboa rd, printer , and memory . Y our com[...]

37 Getting Started Connecting to a po wer sour ce Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer , or use AC adaptors sp ecified by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of fire or other damage to the computer . Use of an incompatible AC adaptor could cause fire or damage to the c omputer possibly resulting in serious injury . TOSHIBA a[...]

38 Getting Started Connecting to a power so ur ce 2 Plug the A C adaptor co rd into the DC-IN on the side of the computer . (Sample Illustration) Connectin g the AC adaptor cor d to the computer 3 Connect the po wer cord/cable to a li ve electrical outlet. The A C po wer light on the indicator panel glows green. Never attempt to connect or disconne[...]

39 Getting Started Char ging the main battery Charging the main batter y The computer’ s batter y is not accessible by the user . Before using the battery to power the computer , you must charge the battery . T o char ge the battery , leav e the co mputer plugged into an A C power source with the co mputer turned o f f until the b attery light gl[...]

40 Getting Started Re gistering your computer with T o shiba When you turn on the computer for the first time, do not turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely . Setting up your software When you turn on the computer for the first time, do not turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely [...]

41 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see “When the touch pad is disabled, the (touch pad) primary and secondary buttons will also be disabled.Using external display devices” on page 62 ) Adding memory (optional) Y o u r c o m pu t e r co mes with enough m emory to run most of today’ s popular applicatio[...]

42 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stor ag e Drive A recov ery image of your computer is stored on the internal storage dri ve, and the image can be restored by running the reco very utilities directly from you r internal storage driv e as described in the sections below . Ho we ver , it is strongly recommended th at you create recov ery me[...]

43 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stora ge Drive internal storage driv e or using reco v ery m e d i a , if you ha ve created such media. T o recov er using the first method, follo w the procedure belo w . T o recov er using the second method, see “Restoring from recovery media” on page 52 . T o reco ver the original factory im age usi[...]

44 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stor ag e Drive 5 When the T oshiba Recov ery W izard opens and the Selecting a process screen displays, select Recovery of F actory Default Software and then click Next . (Sample Image) Selecting a Pr ocess screen 6 The Recov ery of Factory Defaul t Software screen appears. Select Recover to out-of-box st[...]

45 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stora ge Drive 8 Click Next to be gin the recovery . When the process is complete, a message displays indicating that the internal storage dri ve has been recov ered. 9 Press any k ey on the ke yboard to restart the computer . Recovering without changing the in ternal storage drive partitions Recovering wi[...]

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

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

48 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stor ag e Drive the C: partition. Y ou can resize an d reco ver the C: dri ve using the utilities stored on y our computer’ s i nternal storage driv e or using recov ery m e d i a, if you ha ve creat ed such media. T o recover using the first method, follo w the procedure below . T o recover using the se[...]

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

50 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stor ag e Drive work to e xternal media before proceeding (see “Backing up your work” on page 71 ). 9 Click Next to be gin the reco very . When the process is complete, a message displays indicating that the C: dri ve has been reco vered. 10 Press any k ey on the ke yboard to restart the computer . Cre[...]

51 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stora ge Drive T o create recov ery m e di a : 1 Click the Start button and, in the Search field, type Recovery Media Creator . In the list that appears abo ve, click on your selection. The TOSHIB A Recovery Media Creator dialog box displays. (Sample Image) T OSHIB A Recovery Media Cr eator dialog box 2 Se[...]

52 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stor ag e Drive ❖ If you are copying files to a USB flash dri ve, connect a USB flash dri ve of the requ ired minimum capacity (as specified in the T OSHIB A Reco very Media Creator utility) to y our computer . All information stored on your DVDs or USB flash drive(s) will be erased during the process of[...]

53 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stora ge Drive ❖ Recov er to a custom size partition For more information on these options, see “Recovering the Internal Storage Dri ve” on page 41 . When you restore your system, only the operating system files, applications, and driver s originally shipped with the computer are restored. Any files [...]

54 Getting Started Erasing the Internal Stora ge Drive custom size for the C: dri ve. Note: This option deletes all other partitions from the dri ve. 8 Follo w the on-screen instructions to complete the r ecov ery process. When the process is complete, a message displays indicating that the dri ve has been reco vered. 9 Press any k ey on the ke ybo[...]

55 Getting Started Erasing the Internal Storag e Drive ❖ Delete all data and parti tions from the hard disk —This option deletes all of the data on the in ternal storage drive without overwriting the dri ve. ❖ Delete all partitions an d ov erwrite all sectors on the hard disk —This option deletes all data and then ov erwrites the entire int[...]

56 Getting Started Checking the inte rnal stor age drive oper ating status Checking the internal storage drive operating status After restoring your inte rnal storag e driv e, you can check its s tatus as follo ws: 1 Click Start b utton and, in the Search f ield, type Computer Management . In the list that appear s above, click on your selection. 2[...]

57 Getting Started Checking the internal stor age drive oper ating status Using the touch pad Some of the touch pad operations described in this section are only supported in certain applications. Y ou can use the touch pad (the small, touch-sensitive area in front of the keyboard) and the adjacent control buttons to: ❖ Mov e the pointer on the s[...]

58 Getting Started Checking the inte rnal stor age drive oper ating status Refer to the table belo w for speci f ic instructions on perform ing each operation. The pointer is the icon (usually an arrow) that moves on the screen when you slide your finger across the touch pad or move a mouse connected to your computer . T o: Do the following: Exampl[...]

59 Getting Started Checking the internal stor age drive oper ating status Scroll vertically Slide your finger along the right edge of the touch pad in the direction you want to scroll. Repeat to scroll a longer distance. (Sample Illustra tion) V ertical scr olling active ar ea Scroll horizontal ly Slide your finger along the bottom ed ge of the tou[...]

60 Getting Started Checking the inte rnal stor age drive oper ating status Adjusting touch pad settings While you are typing, the on-screen pointer may seem to move or jump around “by itself” to ran dom locations on the screen. The on-screen pointer may also seem to automatically select text, click buttons, and acti v ate other user interface e[...]

61 Getting Started Checking the internal stor age drive oper ating status T ouch pad setting options vary by computer model. The touch pad settings are accessible through the Mou se Properties option of the Windows Control Panel. For more information, please visit support.toshiba.com . Disabling or enabling the touch pad The touch pad is enab led b[...]

62 Getting Started Connecting an external device Connecting an external device Depending on your system, some models may include USB 3. 0 port(s). T o distinguish these ports, please look for the blue inset within the USB 3.0 port (if available). Y ou can easily attach an exte rnal device your computer . T o do this: 1 Read the directions that came[...]

63 Getting Started Using external display de vices Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or display device T o connect an HDMI™-compatible television or display de vice to the computer: ❖ Connect one end of an HDMI™ cab le (not included with your computer) to the HDMI™ Out port on the side of your computer , and then connect the ot he[...]

64 Getting Started Customizing your comp uter’ s settings ❖ Built-in display only ❖ Built-in display and external monitor (sim ultaneously) ❖ External monitor only ❖ Built-in display and TV (or other external video de vice) ❖ TV (or other external video de vice) ❖ External monitor and TV ❖ Built-in display and external monitor (exte[...]

65 Getting Started Caring for your computer Caring for your computer This section giv es tips on cleaning and moving your computer . For information about taking care of your computer’ s battery , see “T aking care of your battery” on page 84 . Please handle your computer carefully to avoi d scratching or damaging the surface. Cleaning the co[...]

66 Getting Started Caring for your computer Using a computer lock Y ou may want to secure your comput er to a heavy object such as your desk. The easiest way to do this is to purchase an optional computer lock cable. For more information on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com . (Sample Illustration) Computer lock cable T o secure[...]

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

68 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboard ❖ Use Error-checking and Disk Defr agmenter re gularly to check and optimize disk space a nd improv e performance. ❖ Scan all ne w files for viruses . This precaution is especially impor tant for f iles you recei ve via external media, email, or do wnload from the Internet. ❖ T ake frequent breaks to[...]

69 Learning the Basics Starting a pr ogram ❖ The uppercase letter O an d the number 0 are not interchangeable. Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys (Sample Illustration) Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys The Ctrl , Fn , and Alt keys do dif ferent things depending on the program you are using. For more inform ation, see your prog ram documentation. Function keys The funct[...]

70 Learning the Basics Starting a pr ogr am If you prefer to open the program f i rst, you ha ve four options. Y ou can: ❖ Use the Search programs and f iles f ield in the Start menu ❖ Double-click the icon for the program on your desktop ❖ Use the Start menu The next two sections e xplain how to start a program from the Start menu and the Se[...]

71 Learning the Basics Saving your work 2 Click the program group, in this example, Acces sories . The Accessories menu is displayed. 3 Click the pr ogram, in t his e xample, Wo r d P a d . W ordPad opens. T o close the program, click the Close button in the upper-right corner of the program’ s window . Saving your work Before you turn off the co[...]

72 Learning the Basics T oshiba’ s online r esour ces Restore program. Look in the online Help or your op erating system documentation for informati on on restoring files. (Sample Image) Bac kup and Restore scr een TECHNICAL NOTE: When restoring files, the backup program prompts you if you try to over write a file that already exists on the inter[...]

73 Chapter 3 Mobile Computing This chapter cov ers all aspects of using your computer while trav eling. T oshiba’ s energy-saver design Y our computer enters a l ow-po wer suspension mode when it is not being used, thereby conserving energy and sa v ing money in the process. It has a number of other features that enhanc e its energ y ef ficienc y[...]

74 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power ❖ EasyGuard Connect —to help users establish a rel iable wired or wireless conn ection effortlessly and quickly . ❖ EasyGuard Opti mize —to enable users to c ustomize system settings to be more productive. *T oshiba EasyGuard ® technology comprises a number of features some of which[...]

75 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power For optimum optical media performance, it i s recommended that you play DVDs while running the computer on AC power . For more information about Windows ® power plans, see “Power Plans” on page 81 . The computer also has an internal real-tim e-clock (R TC) battery . The R TC battery pow[...]

76 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power The battery may not start ch arging immediately under the following conditions: ❖ The battery is extremely hot or cold. T o ensure that the battery char ges to its full capacity , wait until it reaches room temperature (50 to 80 degrees F ahrenheit, 10 to 26 degrees Celsius). ❖ The batte[...]

77 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power It is seldom necessary to charge the RTC battery because it charges while the computer is on. If the RTC battery is low , the real-time clock and calendar may display the incorrect time and date or stop working. When Hibernation mode is enabled and the RTC battery is completely discharged, a warning[...]

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

79 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power TECHNICAL NOTE: The computer drains the battery faster at low temperatures. Check your remaini ng charge frequently if you are working in temperatures below 50 degrees Fahrenheit. The computer calculates the remaining battery charge based on your current rate of power use and other factors such as t[...]

80 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power 3 Click Change advanced power settings . The Advanced settings tab of the Po wer Options window appears. 4 Double-click Battery to display the battery op tions. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of P ower Options screen 5 Configure the alarm settings to suit your needs. Conserving batter y power [...]

81 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power Microsoft ® has combined these options into preset Po wer Plans. Using one of these power plans lets you choose betw een maximum power sa vings and peak system performance. Y o u may also set individual po wer -saving options to suit your o wn needs. The follo wing sections describe how to choose a[...]

82 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power 5 Click Change advanced power settings to access settings for battery notification lev els, inte rnal storage driv e po wer sav e time, etc. Y ou can click on the plus signs to expa nd each item and to see what settings are a v ailable for each item. 6 Click OK to sav e the plan changes you hav e pe[...]

83 Mobile Computing Using the T OSHIB A eco power plan Using the TOSHIBA eco power plan This computer is equipped w ith the TOSHIB A eco po wer plan. Operating the computer with th is po wer plan enabled reduces electrical power consumption by slightly lo wering system performance. For e xample, when th is po wer plan is enabled, the brightness of [...]

84 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery Changing the main batter y When your main battery has ru n out of power , plug in the AC adaptor . If you find that a ne w battery is needed, contact the location you purchased the computer at for mo re information on replacing the battery . T oshiba will not be responsib le for any product damage, data[...]

85 Mobile Computing Disposing of your computer Maintaining your batter y Fully discharging your battery w ill allo w better accurac y of the battery meter . T o fully discharge your battery: ❖ Periodically , disconnect the computer from a po wer source and operate it on battery power until the battery fully discharges. Before doing so, follow the[...]

86 Mobile Computing T ravelin g tips Notice regarding CR coin ce ll batter ies, applicable to California, U.S.A. only: Perchlorate Material - special handling may apply . See http://www .dtsc.ca.gov/h azardousw aste/perchlorate/ T raveling tips The en vironmental precautions listed in “Selecting a place to work” on page 28 , also apply while tr[...]

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

88 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Explorin g the desktop Finding your way around the desktop Y our computer’ s desktop includes several standa rd features: icons, Start button, taskbar , notif ication area, and background pattern. (Sample Image) W indows ® operating system desktop Icons An icon represents a folder , file, or program that[...]

89 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Exploring the desktop ❖ TECHNICAL NOTE: If you delete a large number of files or very large files from the internal storage drive, there may be insufficient space available in the Re cycle Bin to hold these files. In this case, Windows ® will prompt you to either permanently delete the file(s) or cancel [...]

90 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Setting up for communications T o make a program or windo w the currently acti ve one, click the associated taskbar button. Notification area The notification area displays icons of tasks or programs that run continuously in the background and di splays notifications. T o learn more about each task, po siti[...]

91 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Explorin g audio fe atur es When the Wireless antenna is ON, the wireless indicator light will be lit. For help with common W i-Fi ® networking problems, see “W ireless networking problems” on p age 138 . Connecting your computer to a network Y ou can connect your computer to a network to increase its [...]

92 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using the W eb Camera 3 Click the Start Recording button. 4 Speak normally into the microphon e. 5 When you hav e f inished recording, click the Stop Recording button. The Sa ve As dialog box appears. 6 T o sa ve the f ile, type a f ile name, and then click Sav e . Using external speakers or headphones Y ou[...]

93 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using the Memory car d r eader T o email, instant message or video conference, you must be connected to the Internet. Depending on your computer model, the process of sending emai l, taking pictures or recording video messages m ay vary . T o access the W eb Camera, click the Start button and, in the Search[...]

94 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using the Memory car d r eader 2 Push the media into the adap ter until it locks in place. (Sample Illustration) Inserting memory media When inserting memory media, do not touch the metal contacts. Y ou could expose the storage area to static electri city , which can destroy data. Removing memor y media 1 P[...]

95 Chapter 5 Utilities Y our computer includes seve ral utilities designed to help you to reconfigure your system to best meet your individual needs. T ogether , these allow you to ascerta in certain system details, set additional options, or change default optio ns. These utilities are described in this chapter . The utilities described in this ch[...]

96 Utilities TOSHIB A Assist ❖ TOSHIB A Accessibility ❖ T rusted Platform Module (TPM) ❖ Fingerprint Authentication Utilit y ❖ TOSHIB A eco Utility™ ❖ TOSHIB A Service Station ❖ TOSHIB A PC Health Monitor ❖ ConfigFree ® TOSHIBA Assist The TOSHIB A Assist provides qui ck access to computer functions and allows you to customize a ran[...]

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

98 Utilities TOSHIB A Assist Secure The features av ailable in this categ ory are: ❖ Supervisor password ❖ User password ❖ TOSHIB A Security Assist (Sample Image) T OSHIB A Assist window – Secur e tab[...]

99 Utilities TOSHIB A Assist Protect & Fix The features av ailable in this categ ory are: ❖ TOSHIB A PC Diagnostic T ool Utili ty (Sample Image) T OSHIB A Assist window – Pr otect & F ix tab[...]

100 Utilities TOSHIB A Assist Optimize The features av ailable in this categ ory are: ❖ Mouse Utility ❖ TOSHIB A Hardware Setup (Hardware Settings) ❖ TOSHIB A Button Support ❖ TOSHIB A Accessibility ❖ TOSHIB A Face Recognition Utility ❖ TOSHIB A Sleep Utility ❖ TOSHIB A eco Utility™ (Sample Image) T OSHIB A Assist window – Optimiz[...]

101 Utilities TOSHIB A Application Installer TOSHIBA Application Installer The TOSHIB A Ap plication Installe r allows you to reinstall the dri vers and applications that were originally bundled with your computer . T o reinstall dri vers and applications : 1 Click the Start b utton and, in the Search f ield, type TOS HI BA Application Installer . [...]

102 Utilities Setting passwor ds Setting passwords Setting a password lets you walk away from your computer while providing additional protection for your files. When you set a password, you must enter the password before you can w ork on your computer again. TOSH IBA support s sev eral types of passwor ds on your comp uter: ❖ An instant password[...]

103 Utilities Setting passwor ds Setting a supervisor password If you choose to set a supervisor or user password, TOSHIBA strongly recommends that you save your password in a location where you can later access it should you not re member it. TOSHIBA is not responsible for any losses that may occur to you, your organization or others a s a result [...]

104 Utilities Setting passwor ds 8 Shut down the system to complete the process. Deleting a supervisor password T o delete a supervisor passw ord: 1 Click the Start b utton and, in the Search f ield, type TOS HI BA Assist . In the list that appears ab o ve, click on your selection. The TOSHIB A Assist window appears. 2 On the left side, click the S[...]

105 Utilities Setting passwor ds 3 Click the User Password icon. The TOSHIB A Password Utility windo w appears. (Sample Image) TOSHIB A P asswor d Uti lity window 4 Click Set . 5 Enter your pas sword, and th en enter it again to v erify . 6 Click Set . 7 Click OK if you want to save the password to a text file or external media of your choice, or c[...]

106 Utilities TOSHIB A F ace Recognition Utility TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility Y our computer may come with the TOSHIB A F ace Recognition utility . This ut ility provides another way to log on to your compu ter . For high security purposes, TOSHIBA Face Recognition is not a suitable substitute for Windows ® passwords. T o ensure the security o[...]

107 Utilities TOSHIB A Security Assist TOSHIBA Security Assist The TOSHIB A Security Assist Ut ility acts as a “command center” where you can set up v arious passwords or other security features, and see ho w these features can be used with each other to increase security ev en further , or to sim plify the ways that you protect your system. T [...]

108 Utilities TOSHIB A Security Assist ❖ Log on Settings —Select this category to set up security options that protect in di vidual user accounts. ❖ Password of current user : Check the status of the W indo ws ® password for the account to which you are currently logged on. ❖ Passw ord of all users : Check the status of the W indo ws ® pa[...]

109 Utilities TOSHIB A PC Diagnostic T ool Utility TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic T ool Utility This utility can h elp diagnose pro blems with devices in your computer . Ref er to the online Help documenta tion within the application for additional help. The TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic T ool u tility may show tests for features you do not have. This is normal and[...]

110 Utilities Mouse Utility Mouse Utility The Mouse utility allows you to change your pointing device or mouse settings. T o access the Mouse utility: 1 Click the Start button and, in the Search f ield, type Mouse . In the list that appears above, clic k on your selection, or click the Mouse icon in the Optimize tab of T OSHIB A Assist . The Mouse [...]

111 Utilities TO S H I B A H a rd w a re S e t u p TOSHIBA Hardware Setup TOSHIB A Hardware Setup is th e TOSHIB A configuration management tool av ailable through the Windo ws ® operating system. T o access it: ❖ Click the Start button and, in the Search f ield, type HWSetup . In the list that appears above, click on your selection, or click th[...]

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

113 Utilities TOSHIB A Sleep Utility TOSHIBA Sleep Utility This utility displays w hether the “USB Sleep and Charge function” is enabled or disabled and shows the position of the USB port that supports the “USB Sleep and Charge function. ” It also displays the remaining battery capacity . Starting the TOSHI BA Sleep Utility Click the Start [...]

114 Utilities TOSHIB A Sleep Utility ❖ When “USB Sleep and Charge function” is set to Enabled, USB bus power (DC 5V) will be supplied to the compatible port even when the power of the computer is turned OFF . USB bus power (DC 5V) is similarly supplied to the external devices which are connected to the compatible ports. However , some externa[...]

115 Utilities TOSHIB A Sleep Utility Enabling/Disabling USB Sleep and Charge This utility can b e used to enable or disable the USB Sleep and Charge function. T o enable this function, select the Enable USB Sleep and Char ge check box in the utility . T o disable this functi on, de-select the check box. Y ou can also control whether charging tak es[...]

116 Utilities TOSHIB A Butto n Support With certain external devices, the USB Sleep and Charge function may not work no matter which charging mode you select. In those cases, disable USB Sleep and Charge in the utility and turn the computer on to charge the device, or use a differe nt charging device. TOSHIBA Button Support TOSHIB A Button Support [...]

117 Utilities TOSHI B A Accessibility TOSHIBA Accessibility The TOSHIB A Accessibi lity utility allows you to use the Fn ke y to create a hot key combination with one of the function keys without pressing the two keys simultaneously as is usually required. Using Accessibility lets you make the Fn ke y a s ticky key , meaning you can press it once, [...]

118 Utilities T rusted Platform Module (TPM) T rusted Platform Module (TPM) This section only applies to systems with TPM. Y our TOSHIB A com puter include s the TPM (T rusted Platform Module), which is a security encryption device for your system’ s internal storage driv e. TPM is al ready included on your system, but needs to be installed and e[...]

119 Utilities F ingerprint Au thentication Utility It is recommended that you complete the Fingerprint practice tutorial before starting fingerprint enrollment. The Fingerprint pra ctice tutorial shows how to achieve the highest quality fingerprint samples. If you choose to use this utility it is strongly recommended that you delete your fingerprin[...]

120 Utilities F ingerprint Au thentication Utility Observe the follo wing before you swipe your fi nger on the reader , whether for fingerprint enrollment/registration or recogni tion. ❖ W ash and dry your hands thoroughly . ❖ Remov e static electricity from your fingers b y touching any metal surface. Static electricity is a common cause of re[...]

121 Utilities TOSHI B A eco Utility™ Fingerprint reader limitations ❖ The fingerprint reader compar es and analyzes the unique characteristics in a fingerprint. Ho we ver , there may be instances where certain users are unable to register their fingerprints due to insuf ficient unique characteristics in their fi ngerpri nts. ❖ A warning messa[...]

122 Utilities TOSHIB A Service Statio n The TOSHIB A eco Ut ility™ window appears. (Sample Image) TOSHIB A eco Utility™ win dow T o acti v ate the TOSHIB A eco po wer plan, select ON in the upper-left section of the screen. For more information on the TOSHIBA eco power plan and utility , click the Help button at the bottom of the window . TOSHI[...]

123 Utilities ConfigF ree ® and device usage (e.g.: power se ttings, battery temperature and recharging, CPU, memory , backlight il lumination time, and temperatures for various de vices). The collected information is not limited to the examples specif ied here. The stored data uses a very small portion of the total hard disk capacit y (approximat[...]

124 Utilities ConfigF r ee ® with your computer . For more informati on, see “Connecti vity Doctor” on pa ge 124 . ❖ Profile Settings—The Profiles utility lets you switch between network conf igurations. For more information, see “Profile Settings” on page 125 . Getting Started This section contains info rmation about the Conf igFree ?[...]

125 Utilities ConfigF ree ® ❖ Status of wired and wireless connectio ns ❖ W ireless Connection band (a/b/g, etc.) ❖ Status of W ireless Connection switch (Sample Image) Connect ivity Doctor scr een Profile Settings The Prof ile Settings utility lets you save network settings in “profiles . ” Conf igFree ® profiles are us eful for easily[...]

126 Utilities ConfigF r ee ® ❖ Enable U A C (User Accoun t Control) setting T o create a profile: 1 Click the icon i n the notification area. 2 Mov e the pointer to Prof iles . 3 Click Open Settings . The ConfigFree Prof ile Settings windo w appears. (Sample Image) ConfigF r ee Pr of ile Settings window 4 Click Add to start the Creat e Profile W[...]

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

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

129 If Something Goes Wrong Pr oblems wh en you turn on the computer The computer displays the WARNING RESUME F AILURE/Windows Error Recovery – Windows did not shut down successfully message. T o continue, select Start W indo ws normally . This can happen if the computer was put into Sl eep mode and the battery has discharged. If you performed a [...]

130 If Something Goes Wrong The W indows ® oper ating system is not working 2 Check the INPUT specificati ons on the bottom of the computer . The output specifications of the A C adaptor must match the input specifications of the computer . 3 If the specif ications do not match, locate and use the A C adaptor that shipp ed with your computer . If [...]

131 If Something Goes Wrong The W indows ® oper ating system is not working ❖ Safe Mode with Networking ❖ Safe Mode with Comman d Prompt ❖ Enable Boot Logging ❖ Enable low-resolution video (640 x 480) ❖ Last Kno wn Good Config uration ( adv anced) ❖ Directory Services Restore Mode ❖ Deb uggi ng Mode ❖ Disable automatic restar t on [...]

132 If Something Goes Wrong F ixing a pr oblem with Device Manag er The Windows ® operating system can help you If the operating system has started properly but you still ha ve a problem using your co mputer , the online Help can assist you in troubleshooting the pro blem. T o access the W indows ® operating system Help and Su pport: 1 Click the [...]

133 If Something Goes Wrong Memory pr oblems 3 T o vie w the properties, double-click the device. The operating system displays the de vice Properties dialog box, which provides an array of tabs. They may include: ❖ The General tab, which provides basi c information about the device. ❖ The Resources tab, which lists resources assigned to the de[...]

134 If Something Goes Wrong K e yboa r d pr oblems The A C adaptor and power cord/c able work correctly , but the battery will not charge. The battery does not charge while the computer is consuming full po wer . T ry tur ning of f the comput er . The system may be too hot or too cold to charge properly . If you think this is the probable cause, le[...]

135 If Something Goes Wrong Display pr oblems If, while typing, strange thi ngs happen or nothing happens, the problem may be related to the keyboard itself. Y ou hav e connected an exter nal keyboard and the operating system displays one or mor e keyboard error messages. Y ou may need to update your keyboard dri ver . Refer to the documentation th[...]

136 If Something Goes Wrong Display pr ob lems The screen does not look corr ect. Y ou can change the display settings by clicking a blank area of the desktop with the secondary control button, then clicking Personalize . This opens the Personalization windo w . Choose a theme for your desk top background, under Colors , Sounds , and Screen Sa ver [...]

137 If Something Goes Wrong Disk or storag e drive pr oblems Disk or storage drive problems Problems with the storage driv e or with external media usually sho w up as an inability to access the dri v e or as sector errors. Sometimes a driv e problem may cause one or more files to appear to hav e garbage in them. T ypical problems are: Y ou are ha [...]

138 If Something Goes Wrong Sound system pr oblems Some programs run corr ectly b ut others do n ot. This is probably a configuration problem. If a program does not run properly , refer to its documentation and check th at the hardware configuration meets its needs. Sound system problems No sound is coming from the computer’ s speakers. Adjust th[...]

139 If Something Goes Wrong W ir eless networking pr oblems site, the ISP’ s (Internet Serv ice Provider) service may be disrupted. ❖ V erify that the Service Set Id entifier (SSID), or netw ork name, is correct - i.e., that it m atches the SSID assi gned to the access point you are attempting to connect through. SSIDs are case-sensitiv e. ❖ [...]

140 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits W indo ws ® operating system wireless man agement utility , in which case you must use the adapter's mana gement utility . If the documentation that accompanies the adapter does not provide enough information to determ ine if this is the case, contact that vendor's support group f[...]

141 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits Data and system configuration backup in the Windows ® operating system The W indo ws ® operating system of fers some easy-to-use features for backing up your W indows ® settings and your data - documents and other important files. T a ke adv antage of these features to protect yourself fr[...]

142 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits Then, at a later time, you can re-establish your Wi ndows ® configuration using the sa ved restore point. T o do this: 1 Click Start , All Programs , Acces sories , System T ools , and then System Restore . 2 Select Recommended restor e or Choose a differ ent restor e point , and then click[...]

143 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits Follo w these steps to back up y our computer or files to optical discs, or a storage driv e: Y ou cannot back up the computer while running on battery power . Connect the AC adaptor before continuing. 1 Prepare your backup tar get by c onnecting it and/or inserting a blank optical disc in t[...]

144 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits ❖ Restart the W indows ® operating system. Alw ays restart the W indo ws ® operating system after each installation, e v en if the installation utility does not prompt you to do so. This will ensure that the installation is complet ed, and will clean up anything that the installation uti[...]

145 If Something Goes Wrong If you need further assistance ❖ The USB Sleep and Charge function may not work with certain external de vices e ven if they are compliant with the USB specification. In those cas es, po we r on the computer to char ge the device or use a dif ferent char ging de vice. The “USB W akeup function” does not w ork. ❖ [...]

146 If Something Goes Wrong Other T oshiba Internet W eb sites For the detailed s pecificati ons for your computer, visit support.toshiba.com . Contacting T oshiba T oshiba’ s T echnical Support Web site For technical support, or to stay current on the most recent softw are and hardware options for your computer, and for other product information[...]

147 If Something Goes Wrong T oshiba’ s worldwide of f ices T oshiba’ s worldwide offices For more information on additio nal T oshiba worldwide locations, please visit: www .tosh iba.co. jp/ind ex. htm . A ustralia T oshiba (Australia) Pty . Limited 84-92 T ala vera Road North Ryde NSW 2113 Sydney Australia Canada T oshiba Can ada Ltd. 191 McN[...]

148 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Appendix A Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot ke ys and T OSHIB A Cards provide a quick w ay to modify selected system functions and to launch applications. There are two types of T OSHIB A Cards: Hot K e y Cards and Application Cards. Hot Key Cards The Hot Ke y Cards are used to set or modify the following system functions: ❖ M[...]

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

150 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Hot key functions Hot key functions are performed using either th e Hot Ke y Cards or by pressing the as sociated hot key . This section lists the available hot key functions. Hot keys are keys that, when pressed in combina tion with the Fn key , turn system functions on and off. H[...]

151 Hot Keys /TOSHIBA Cards Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Keyboard backlight or Fn + This TOSHIB A Card or hot k ey enables/disables the keyboard backlight. Selecting this Card or pressing the hot ke y displays the following options: (Sample Image) K e yboar d backlight options ❖ T o enable the k eyboard backlight, select . ❖ T o dis[...]

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

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

154 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sleep mode or Fn + This TOSHIB A Card or hot ke y places the computer into Sleep mode. Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displays the following options: (Sample Image) Sleep options ❖ T o enable Sleep mode, select . ❖ T o cancel, select .[...]

155 Hot Keys /TOSHIBA Cards Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Hibernation mode or Fn + This TOSHIB A Card or hot ke y places the computer into Hibernatio n mode. If Hibernation mode is disabled, this hot key will not respond. Selecting this Card or pressing the hot ke y displays the following options: (Sample Image) Hibernation options ❖ T[...]

156 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Output (Display switch) or Fn + This TOSHIB A Card or hot k ey c ycles through the p o we r- on di s p la y op t i on s (only the f irst option is av ailable when you do not have an external monitor attached) (the last option is a v ailable only if you are in Extended Display Mode)[...]

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

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

159 Hot Keys /TOSHIBA Cards Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Disabling or enabling the touch pad or Fn + This TOSHIB A Card or hot k ey enables/disables the touch pad. For more information on using the touch pad, see “Using the touch pad” on page 57 . Selecting this Card or pressing the hot ke y displays the following options: (Sample I[...]

160 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Keyboard hot key functions Fn + This hot ke y controls the ke yboard backlight. Fn + This hot key allows you to zoom out. Fn + This hot key allo ws you to zoom in. Fn + This hot ke y decreases the speaker v olume. Fn + This hot key increases the speak er volume. Fn + This hot ke y [...]

161 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Appendix B P o wer Cord/Cable C o nnector s Y our computer ships w ith the correct power su pply for the country of purchase. This appendix shows the shapes of the typical A C po wer cord/cable connectors fo r v ariou s parts of the world. USA UL ap pr oved Canada CSA approv ed United Kingdom BS ap pr oved Europe VD A appr[...]

162 Glossar y TECHNICAL NOTE: Some features defined in this glossary may not be available on your computer . Acronyms The follo wing acronyms may app ear in this User’ s Guide. AC Alternating Current BIOS Basic Input/Output System BD-R OM Blu-ray Disc Read-Only Memory bps bits per second CD Compact Disc CD-R OM Compact Dis c Read-Only Memory CD-R[...]

Glossary 163 DIMM Dual Inline Memo ry Module DOS Disk Operating System DPI Dots Per Inch DV D Digital V ersatile (or V ideo) Disc DV D - R O M Digital V ersat ile (or V ideo) Disc Read-Onl y Memory EPR OM Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory eSA T A external Serial Adva nced T echnology Attachment FAT File Allocation T able FCC Federal Communicat[...]

164 Glossary RO M Read-Only M emory RT C Real-T ime Clock SD Secure Digital SDRAM Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory SSD Solid State Driv e TFT Thin Film Tr ansistor USB Univ ersal Serial Bus URL Uniform Resource Locator WA N W ide Area Network www W orld W ide W eb Te r m s The follo wing terms may appear in this User’ s Guide. A active-ma[...]

Glossary 165 B backup —A copy of a f ile, usually on a remov able disk, k ept in case the original file is lost or damaged. Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) —See BIOS. baud rate —The speed at which a communication device, such as a printer or mo dem, transmits in formation. Baud rate is the nu mber of signal changes per second (not necessaril[...]

166 Glossary C cache —A section of very fast memory in which frequently used information is duplicated for qu ick access. Accessing data from cache is faster than acces sing it from the computer’ s main memory . See also CPU ca che, L1 c ache, L2 cach e. CD —An individual compact disc. See also CD-R OM. CD-ROM (Compact Disc Read-Onl y Memory)[...]

Glossary 167 CPU cache —A section of very fast memory residing between the CPU and the computer’ s main memory that temporarily stores data and instructions the CPU will need to ex ecute commands and programs. See also cach e, L 1 ca che, L2 c ache. cursor —An on-screen symbol (usually a flashing vertical line) that indicates the position whe[...]

168 Glossary document —Any file created with an appl ication and, if saved to disk, gi ven a name by which it can be retrie v ed. See also fil e . double-click —T o press and release the pointing device’ s primary button rapidly twice without moving the pointi ng device. In the W indows ® operating system, this refers to th e pointing device[...]

Glossary 169 F fil e —A collection of related in formation, saved on disk with a uniqu e name. A file may be a program, information used by a program, or a document. See also docum ent. File Allocation T able (F A T) —The section of a s t o r a g e d r ive that keeps track of the location of stored files. fil e n a m e —A set of characters th[...]

170 Glossary H D M I ( High-Def inition Multimedia Interface) —An interface used to transmit high quality audio and video signal via a single cable in digital format, providing better picture quality than analog signal. HDMI-CEC (HDMI Consumer Electronics Control) —One A/V component can control another while using thi s function, if connected w[...]

Glossary 171 LAN (Local Area Network) —A group of com puters or other devices dispersed ov er a relati v ely limited area and connected by a communications link that enables any de vice to interact with any other on the network. LED (Light Emitting Diode) —A solid state lamp (SSL) that uses light-emitting diodes (LEDs) as th e source of light, [...]

172 Glossary motherboard —The computer’ s main circuit board that contains the processor , memory , and other primary components. MS-DOS pr ompt —See system pr om pt. multi-function drive —A D VD drive that can r ead and write to CD and DV D m e d i a . multimedia —A com bination of two or more media, such as sound, animation, and video i[...]

Glossary 173 password —A unique string of characters en tered by a user to verify his or her identity to the comput er or the network. PC Card —A credit-card-sized expansion card designed to increase the capabilities of computers. PC Cards provide functions such as modem, fax/modem, hard disk drive, netw ork adapter , sound card, or SCSI adapte[...]

174 Glossary Random Access Memory —See RAM. Read-Only Memory —See RO M . reb o ot —See boot , re s t a r t . removable disk —A disk that can be remov ed from a disk dri ve. A Flash dri ve is one example of a remo v able disk. res o lu ti o n —A measure of the sharpness of the images that can be produced by a printer or displayed on a scre[...]

Glossary 175 shortcut —See k e yboar d shortcut . Sleep —A feature o f some W indows ® operating systems that allo ws you to turn off the computer without exiting your open applications and to continue from where you left off when you turn the computer on again. software —Se e pr ogram. Compare har dwar e . solid state driv e —A data stora[...]

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

177 Index A A C adaptor 36 AC p ow e r 75 A C po wer light 36 accessing network 91 adding memory (optional) 41 optional external devices 40 adequate ventilation cooling fan 35 adjusting touch pad settings 58 audio features 91 B backing up files 67 , 71 battery battery life 74 care 84 , 85 changing 84 charge indicator light 38 charging 39 charging t[...]

178 Index eco Utility™ 83 start 89 C caring for your computer 65 changing battery 84 character keys 68 charging the battery 39 cleaning the computer 65 click 61 communications set up 90 computer caring for 65 cleaning 65 en vironmental precautions 28 , 86 moving 65 running on battery power 74 setting up 36 computer lock 66 computer will not star [...]

179 Index backing up 67 , 71 restore 71 saving 71 fi ngerpri nt authentication 118 Fingerprint Authentication Uti lity using 118 function keys 69 H headphones using 92 Help and Support troubleshooting 132 Hibernatio n mode hot key 155 hot key decrease speaker v olume 160 disabling or enabling the touch pad 159 disabling or enabling wireless devices[...]

180 Index monitor connecting 63 monitor problems troubleshooting 135 monitoring battery power 77 mouse utility 110 moving the computer 65 N network accessing 91 connecting your comp uter 91 networking wireless 90 notification area 90 O ON/OFF indicator light 78 online resources To s h i b a 72 optional external devices adding 40 other documentatio [...]

181 Index S safety computer 86 disposing of your computer 85 icons 26 precautions 33 safety precautions battery 84 saving f iles 71 Search programs and f iles f ield starting a program 70 selecting a place to work 28 power plan options 81 video cables 62 setting lo w battery notifications 79 setting up A C adaptor 36 adding memory (optional) 41 com[...]

182 Index touch pad using 57 T ouchPad™ control buttons 61 primary button 61 secondary button 61 trav eling tips 86 troubleshooting 135 A C po wer light is blinking 129 battery light is blinking 129 bookmarked site not found 131 checking device properties 132 computer will not start 128 corrupted/damaged d ata files 137 data/entire system backup [...]

183 Index desktop 87 troubleshooting 130 W indo ws® Start menu starting a program 70 wireless netw orking 90 troubleshooting 138[...]