Toshiba A215 manual

GMAD00132010 05/07 If you need assistance: ❖ T oshiba’ s Support W eb site pcsupport.toshiba.com ❖ T oshiba Global Support Centre Calling within the United States (800) 457-7777 Calling from outside the United States (949) 859-4273 For more information, see “If Someth ing Goes W rong” on page 173 in this gui de. Satellite ® A210/A215 Ser[...]

2 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling . Model: Satellite ® A210/A215 Series Recordable and/or ReWritable Drive(s) and Associated Software W arranty The computer system you purchased m[...]

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

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

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

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

7 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Wireless Interoperability The TOSHIBA W ireless LAN Mini PCI Card products are designed to be interoperable with any wir eless LAN product that is based on Direct Sequen ce Spread Spectrum (DSSS) radio t echnology , and is compliant to: ❖ The IEEE 802.1 1 Standard on W ireless LA Ns (Revision A/B/G), as defined and approve[...]

8 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 In some situations or en vironments, the use of W ireless LAN may be restricted by the proprietor of the b uilding or responsi ble representatives of the organization. These situatio ns may for example include: ❖ Using the W ireless LAN equipment on board airplanes, or ❖ In any other environment where the risk of interfe[...]

9 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The term “IC” before the equipment certif ication number only signifies that the Industry Canada technical specifications were met. T o prevent radio interference to the license d service, this device is intended to be operated indoors and away fr om windows to provide maximum shieldin g. Equipment (or its transmit anten[...]

10 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Modem W arning Notice Conformity Statement The equipment has been approved to [Commission Decision “CTR21”] for pan- European single terminal connecti on to the Public Switched T elephone Network (PSTN). However , due to differences between the ind ividual PSTNs provi ded in different countries/regions the approval does[...]

11 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 1. Sticker Please put the following sticker on de vices incorporatin g this product. 2. Indication The indication shown below ap pears on this equipment. 1 2.4: This equipment uses a frequency of 2.4 GHz. 2 DS: This equipment uses DS-SS modulation. O F: This equipment uses OFDM modulation. 3 The interference range of this e[...]

12 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 JAP AN APPROV ALS INSTITU TE FOR TELECOMMUNICA TIONS EQUIPMENT Approval Nu mber: D01-1128JP TELECOM ENGINEERING CENTER Ap proval Number: 03NY .A0018, 03GZDA0017 The following rest rictions apply: ❖ Do not disassemble or modify the device. ❖ Do not install the embedded wireless module into other device. ❖ 5.17 GHz to 5[...]

13 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Europe - Restrictions for us e of 2.4 GHz Frequencies in European Community Countries België/ Belgique: For private usage outside buildi ngs across public grounds ov er less than 300m no special registration with IBP T/BIP T is required. Registration to IBP T/BIP T is required for private us age outside buildi ngs acr oss [...]

14 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 802.1 1a (5 GHz) T urbo Mode (5 GHz) Europe - Restrictions for Use of 5 GHz Frequencies in European Community Countries O: allowed x: forbidden ❖ T o remain in conformance with European 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[...]

15 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ This device must not be operated in ad-hoc mode using channels in the 5 GHz bands in the Europ ean Community . Ad-hoc mode provides a direct communication between two client devices without a W ireless LAN Access Point. ❖ This device must be used with Acce ss Points that have employed and activated a radar detection f[...]

16 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 802.1 1a (5 GHz) T urbo Mode (5 GHz) Approved Countries/Regions for use for the Intel ® PRO/Wireless LAN 2100 3B Mini PCI Adapter This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table. Do not use this equipment except in the countries/regions in the following table. Australia Au s[...]

17 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Approved Countries/Regions for use for the T oshiba Mini PCI Wireless LAN Card This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table. Do not use this equipment except in the countries/regions in the following table. Approved Countries/Regions for use for the Intel ® PRO/Wireless 3[...]

18 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 802.1 1a (5 GHz) Approved Countries/Regions for the Intel ® Wireless Wi-Fi ® Link 4965AGN This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table. Do not use this equipment except in th e countries/regions in the follow ing table. An adhoc mode is available in Ch1- Ch11(802.11b/g),[...]

19 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Bluetooth ® Wireless T echnolo gy Interoperability Bluetooth ® Cards from TOSHIBA are designed to be interoperable with an y product with Bluetooth wireless technology that is based on Frequency Hoppin g Spread Spectrum (FHSS) radio t echnology , and is compliant to: ❖ Bluetooth Specification as define d and approved by[...]

20 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Approved Countries/Regions for use ( Bluetooth ® wireless technology) Bluetooth ® Card from T oshiba equipment is appr oved to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table. Do not use this equipment except in the countries/regions in the following table. Bluetooth ® Wireless T echnology and Y our He[...]

21 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Using the equipment with Bluetooth wireless technology on board airplanes, or ❖ In any other environment where the risk of interference to other devices or services is perceived or identified as harmful. If you are uncertain of the policy that ap plies on the use of wireless devices in a specific organization or envir[...]

22 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The legal communications mentioned in the above item refer to radio communications operated in accordan ce with telecommunication laws and regulations. Low power radio frequen cy electric machin ery shall resist against interference from legal communications or from indu strial, scientific and medical radio emission electri[...]

23 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3. TOSHIBA Direct PC Monday – Friday: 10: 00 – 17:00 T oll Free T el: 0120-15-1048 Direct Dial: 03-3457-4 850 Fax: 03-3457-4868 Device Authorization This device obtains the T echnical Regu lation Conformity Certification, and it belongs to the device class of radi o equipment of low-power data communication system radio[...]

24 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Location of the Required Label (Sample shown below . Location of the label and manufacturin g information may vary .) This appliance contains a laser syst em and is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT . T o use this model properl y , read th e user’ s guide carefully and keep it for your fut ure reference. Never attempt[...]

25 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Export Administration Regulation This document contains technical data that may be controlled under the U.S. Export Administration Regulations, and ma y be subject to the approval of the U.S. Department of Commerce prior to expo rt. Any export, directly or indirectly , in contravention of the U.S. Exp ort Administration Reg[...]

26 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T rademarks Satellite is a registered trademark of T oshiba America Information Systems, Inc. and/or T oshiba Corporation. Microsoft, W indows, and W indows V ista are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Micros oft Corporation in the United S tates and/or other countries. DirectX, Active Desktop, DirectShow , and [...]

27 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Contents Introduction ................................................................................ 35 This guide ...............................................................36 Safety icons ............................................................37 Other icons used ...............................................3[...]

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

29 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Caring for your computer ........................................84 Cleaning the computer ......................................84 Moving the computer ........................................84 Using a computer lock ......................................85 Chapter 2: Learning the Ba sics ..........................[...]

30 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Chapter 3: Mobile Comput ing................................................. 104 Toshiba’s energy-saver design..............................104 Running the computer on battery power ..............104 Battery Notice ................................................. 105 Power management ..........................[...]

31 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Surfing the Internet .........................................131 Internet features ..............................................131 Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet ......................................132 Exploring audio features .......................................132 Recording sounds[...]

32 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 TOSHIBA Button Support ......................................156 CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer ...........................157 TOSHIBA Accessibility .......................................... 158 Fingerprint Authentication Utility ...........................159 Fingerprint utility limitations .....................[...]

33 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 ExpressCard™ problems ................................. 191 Printer problems .............................................193 Modem problems ............................................193 Wireless networking problems .......................194 DVD operating problems .......................................197 De[...]

34 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Glossar y .................................................................................... 224 Index.......................................................................................... 238[...]

35 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 I n t roduct ion W elcom e to the world of powerful, portable, multim edia computing. W ith your T oshi ba noteb ook computer , your work and entertainment can accompany you wherever you go. This notebook is compatible with European Union Dire ctive 2002/95/EC, Restriction of the use of certain Hazardous Substances in elect[...]

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

37 Introduction Safety icons 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Safety icons This manual contains safety instruct ion s th at must be observed to avoid potential hazards that could result in personal in juries, damage to your equipmen t, or loss of dat a. These safety cauti ons have been classified according to the seriousness of the ris k, and icons highlight [...]

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

39 Chapter 1 Getting Started This chapter provides tips for working comfortably , summarizes how to connect components, and expl ains what to do the fi rst tim e you use your notebook computer . Selecting a place to work Y our computer is portable and designed to be used in a variety o f circumstances and locations. Creating a computer -friendly en[...]

40 Getting Started Selecting a place to work ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity . ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals. Keeping yourself comfortable The T oshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, t hat shipped with your computer, contain s helpfu l informati on for setting up your work environment and tips fo r working comfortably througho[...]

41 Getting Started Selecting a place to work ❖ Never turn of f the computer if a dr ive light indicates a drive is active. T urning off the computer whi le it is reading from or writi ng to a disk/disc or flash media may damage the disk/disc or fl ash media, the drive, or both. ❖ Keep the computer and disks away from objects that generate stron[...]

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

43 Getting Started Re gistering your computer with T oshib a Registering your computer with T oshiba Product registration is strongly recom mended, and allows T oshiba to send you periodic updates, announcement s, and special offers applicable to your p roduct. Produ ct registrati on can be comp leted during the initial start up process of your co [...]

44 Getting Started Connecting to a power so ur ce Connecting to a power source Y our computer requires power to o p erate. Use the power cord/cable and AC adaptor to connect the comp uter to a live electrical outlet, or to charge the computer’ s battery . Never pull on a power cord/cable to remove a plug from a socket. Always grasp the plug direc[...]

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

46 Getting Started Char ging the main battery The computer ’ s main battery light gives yo u an indication of the main battery’ s current charge: ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being ch arged (AC adaptor connected) ❖ Glows blue when the main battery is fully charged ❖ Is unlit when t he main battery has discharged, the battery is[...]

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

48 Getting Started Using the computer for the fir st time Y our computer’ s features and specifications Certain notebook chassis are desi gned to accommodate all possible configurations for an entire produc t Series. Y our select model may not have all the features and specifications corresponding to all of the icons or switches shown on the note[...]

49 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) When you turn on the computer for the first time, do not turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely . Adding memory (optional) HINT : T o purchase additional memor y modules, see the accessories information packaged with your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com . Y ou r [...]

50 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Installing a memory module with the computer’ s power on may damage the computer , the module, or both. The computer has two memory slot s—Slot A and Slot B. Y ou can install one or two memory modules. Before you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. If you ins[...]

51 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 5 Close the display panel an d turn the com puter upside down to locate the memory module slot cover . (Sample Illustration) Locati ng the memory module slot cover 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the two screws that secure the memory modul e slot cover . (Sample Illustration) Removing the mem[...]

52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Static electricity can damage the memory module. Before you handle the module, touch a grounded metal surface to discharge any static electricity you may have built up. Avoid touch ing the connector on the memory module or on the computer . Grease or dust on the connector may cause memory access problems.[...]

53 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 12 Firmly press the mem ory module into the memo ry slot’ s socket at approximately a 30-degree an gle (to the horizontal surfa ce of the computer). (Sample Illustration) Inserti ng the memory m odule into the so ck et 13 Once the module’ s connector is fu lly inserted into the socket, press downward [...]

54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Do not force the memory module into position . The memory module should be completely inserted in to the socket and level when secured in place. (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory modul e into the slot 14 Replace the memory modu le slot cover and secure it using the two screws. 15 Re-insert the ma[...]

55 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Removing a memor y module If you need to remove a memory modul e: 1 Complete steps 1 – 8 in “Installing a memory modu le” on page 49 to shut down the computer and open the mem ory module slot cover . Do not try to remove a memor y module with the computer turned on. Y ou can damage the computer and [...]

56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the m e m o ry module to a 30-degree angle and slide it out of the slot. (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory modu le slot cover and secure it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery . For more info rmation on inserting the main battery , see “Insert[...]

57 Getting Started Har d Drive Recovery Utilities From time to time, Windows ® will display a pop-up that says, “Windows ® needs your permission to continue.” This is a security feature to prevent programs or people from doing things on your computer without your permission. If you were trying to perform the action, click Continue; otherwise,[...]

58 Getting Started Har d Drive Recovery Utilities Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs Depending on your system con fig uration, you may be able to copy the Hard Drive Recovery Utilities to CD or DVD which gi ves you the ability to recover your hard disk drive and recover your system if the hard drive recovery partition has been deleted or the hard disk has [...]

59 Getting Started Har d Drive Recovery Utilities 3 Select the items you want to copy by clicking the check bo x next to the item’ s Na me—recovery files, applications (original bundled drivers and applications), or both the reco very files and applications. 4 Click Cre ate . 5 Insert the first blank CD or DVD into your writable op tical drive [...]

60 Getting Started Har d Drive Recovery Utilities Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the recover y partition Y ou have the options of recoverin g your sy stem using the Hard Drive Recovery partition to the fact ory-set default , or recovering just your C: drive an d leav i ng othe r partitions (for example, a D: drive) intact, or changing the size of y[...]

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

62 Getting Started Har d Drive Recovery Utilities Erasing the hard disk The Recovery W izard allows you to delete all data and partitions from the hard di sk. T o delete the data and partit ions from your h ard disk: 1 On the T o shiba Recovery W izard screen, select Erase the hard disk , and then click Next . 2 The next screen lists the two method[...]

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

64 Getting Started Har d Drive Recovery Utilities 4 Click Next to begin the restoration. Once complete, a message displays that the HDD has been recovered. 5 Press any key on your keyboard t o restart the computer . Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recover y media If you need to recover your comput er to its default factory state, yo u can rebuil[...]

65 Getting Started Using the T ouchP ad™ Checking the HDD operating status After restoring your hard disk driv e, you can check its status as follows: 1 Click Start . 2 Right-click Computer . 3 Select Manage . 4 Click Disk Manageme nt . 5 Highlight the hard disk drive in the V olume list to display its status in the lower po rtion of the screen. [...]

66 Getting Started Using the T ouchP ad™ Because the T ouchPad is much smaller than the display screen, moving your cursor acros s the screen often means having to move your finger several times across the T ouchPad in the preferred direction. Once you have positioned yo ur cursor , you can click it into p lace by either double-tapping the T ouch[...]

67 Getting Started Using the Dual Mode P ad Using the Dual Mode Pad (A vailable on certain models) Using Dual Mode The Dual Mode feature allows you to switch between Cursor Mode (the default mo de) and Button Mode. In Button Mode, y ou can use the virtual buttons on the Dual Mode Pad which provide convenient shortcuts to frequently used application[...]

68 Getting Started Using the Dual Mode P ad In order to use the virtu al buttons you mu st first enable Dual Mode in the Mouse Properties dialog box. After that, yo u can use the virtual buttons as follows: 1 T ap the mode switch button to enab le the virtual buttons. 2 T ap the virtual button assign ed to the application you wish to launch, or sli[...]

69 Getting Started Using external display de vices Configuring virtual buttons The virtual buttons at the top of the Dual Mode Pad are pre- configured for the Email, Config Free, and Print functi ons. Y ou can assign different functions to these buttons if you wish. The virtual buttons on th e bottom of the Dual Mo de Pad (buttons 4, 5, and 6 in th[...]

70 Getting Started Using external display de vices 3 T urn on the external device. Y our computer will automat ically detect the external display device and activate a screen with display options. 4 Select the settings you desire and click Ap p l y . 5 Click OK . Connecting an HDMI-compatible television or VCR/DVD player (A vailable on certain mode[...]

71 Getting Started Using an external k eyboar d ❖ TV (or other external video device) only ❖ Built-in display and external monitor (extended desktop) ❖ Built-in display and TV (extended desktop) (Sample Image) Display options window The right-most icon in the above illustration is for the Swap Image Display mode. This mode is available only i[...]

72 Getting Started Using a mouse Using a mouse Y ou may want to use a mouse inst ead of the computer’ s built-in T ouchPad. Y ou can use a USB-compatible mouse. Connecting a printer Y our printer documentation may require you to install the printer software before physically connecting the printe r to your computer . If you do not install the sof[...]

73 Getting Started Connecting an optional external disk ette drive Setting up a printer Some printers require a specific installation process. Refer to your printer installation guide for instructions before completing the following procedure. If your printer does no t support Plug and Play , follow t hese steps to set it up for the first time. Y o[...]

74 Getting Started T urning off the computer T o connect an optional external USB dis kette drive, connect the cable to one of the computer ’ s USB ports. (Sample Illustration) Connecting an o ptional external USB diskette drive T urning off the computer Pressing the power button before shutting down the Windows ® operating system could cause yo[...]

75 Getting Started T urning off the computer TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using the Shut Down option to turn off your computer , save your files and make sure all disk/disc activity lights are off. If you change your mind and decide to continue working after all, wait a few seconds before turning the computer on again. ❖ Use the Sleep command to save y[...]

76 Getting Started T urning off the computer Sleep mode The Sleep command places the co mputer into a power -saving mode. Sleep saves the current state of the computer to memory s o that, when you restart the computer, you can continue workin g from where you left off. After your computer sleeps for an extended period of time, the Windows ® operat[...]

77 Getting Started T urning off the computer Using the Shut Down command The Shut down command complete ly shuts down the computer without saving your work or the cu rrent state of the computer . This command closes all open progr ams, shuts down the operating system, and then turns of f your computer . Use the following steps to turn off your comp[...]

78 Getting Started T urning off the computer 3 Click Change advanced power settings . The Advanced settings tab of the Po wer Options window appears. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of P ower Options scr een 4 Click Power buttons and lid to display the actions that you can configure. 5 Select the options you want from the drop-down lists. Thes[...]

79 Getting Started T urning off the computer Restarting your computer T o start the computer up again, press the power button until the on/off light glows blue. If you turn off the computer by closing the display panel, you can start it again by opening the display panel. Using and configuring Hibernation mode T o turn off the computer us ing the H[...]

80 Getting Started T urning off the computer 2 Click Change pl an settings under the power pl an to be customized. The Edit Plan Settin gs window appears. 3 Click Change advanced power settings . The Advanced settings tab of the Power Options w indow appears. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of P ower Options scr een 4 Click Power buttons and l[...]

81 Getting Started T urning off the computer 6 Click App l y . 7 Click OK . Once the computer is configured, you can place it in to Hibernation mode by either pressing the power but ton or closing the display panel, depending on the Hibernation options set. Starting again from Hibernation mode T o start up the computer from Hibern atio n mode, pres[...]

82 Getting Started T urning off the computer Configuring Sleep mode options Y ou can place the computer into Sl eep mode by eith er pressing the power button or closing the display panel. Y ou can also specify an amount of time after which the co mputer automatical ly goes into Sleep mode. T o use any of these methods, you fi rst need to enable the[...]

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

84 Getting Started Customizing your comp uter’ s settings Starting again from Sleep mode T o start up the computer from Sleep mode, press the power button until the on/off light glows blue. The computer returns to the screen(s) you were using. If you place the comp uter in Sleep mode by closing the display panel, you can start it again by opening[...]

85 Getting Started Caring for your computer Do not pick up the computer by its display panel or by the back. Doing so could damage the system. Using a computer lock Y ou may want to secure your com puter to a heavy object such as your desk. The easiest way to do this is to purchase an optional computer lock cable. For more in formation on purchasin[...]

86 Chapter 2 Learning t he Basics This chapter gives some computing tips and provides important information about basic features. Computing tips ❖ Save your work frequently . Y our work stays in the computer ’ s temporary memory unt il you save it to the disk. If t he network you are using goes down and you must restart your compu ter to reconn[...]

87 Learning the Basics Computing tips ❖ Back up your files to disks (or other rem ovab le media) on a regular basi s. Label the backup c opies clearly and store them in a safe place. It is easy to put off backing up because it takes time. However , if your hard disk suddenly fails, you will lose all the data on it unless you have a separate backu[...]

88 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboard Using the keyboard Y our computer ’ s keyboard contai ns character keys, control keys, function keys, and sp ecial W indows ® keys, providing all the functionality of a full-size keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Ke ybo ar d Character keys T yping with the character keys is very much like typing o n a typ[...]

89 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboard Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys (Sample Illustration) Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys The Ctrl , Fn , and Alt keys do different things depending on the program you are using. For more information, see yo ur program documentation. Function keys The function keys (not t o be confused with t he Fn key) are t he 12 keys at the [...]

90 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboard Overlay keys The keys with gray numbers and sym bols on the front of them form the numeric and cursor overlay . Th is overlay lets you enter numeric data or control the cursor as you would using the 10-key keypad on a desktop comput er’ s keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Numeric and cursor contr ol overla[...]

91 Learning the Basics Starting a pr ogram Starting a program The easiest way to start a program is to double-click the name of the file that contains the informatio n you want to work on. T o find the file, use the Start menu or W indows ® Explorer . If you prefer to open the program firs t, you have four option s. Y ou can: ❖ Double-click the [...]

92 Learning the Basics Starting a pr ogram Starting a program from Windows ® Explorer If a program is not listed in th e All Programs menu, yo u can start it from W indows ® Explorer . Windows ® Explorer gives you a vi ew of your computer ’ s contents as a hi erarchy or “tree.” Y ou can easily see the contents of each drive and folder on y[...]

93 Learning the Basics Saving your work Starting a program using the Start Search field This example uses the S tart menu’ s Start Search field to start Wo r d P a d : 1 Click Start to display the Start menu. The Start Search fie ld appears at the bottom of the Start menu. (Sample Image) Start Sear ch field in Start menu 2 Start typing the progra[...]

94 Learning the Basics Saving your work Saving files 1 In your W indows ® -based appli cation, click File , and then Sa ve . 2 Click Brow se folders . If you are working with a docu ment that already has a file name, this is all you need t o do . If you created a new document, your program displays a Save As dialog box. Use this dialog box to spec[...]

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

96 Learning the Basics Backing up your work 3 Specify the print parameters. Fo r example, the range of pages and number of copies to print. 4 Click Print . Backing up your work Back up all the files you create in case something happens to you r computer . Y ou can back up your files to different types of media such as CDs, DVDs, diskettes, or to a [...]

97 Learning the Basics Using the optical drive Using the optical drive Optical storage has become the preferred medium for software, music, and video. Digital versatil e di scs (D VDs) provide a significant increase in data storage and support features that are not available on any other video plat fo rm. These features include wide- screen movies,[...]

98 Learning the Basics Using the optical drive Do not press the eject button or turn off the computer while the drive in-use indicator light is glowing. Doing so could damage the dis c or the drive. When the disc tray is open, be careful not to touch the lens or the area around it. Doing so could cau se the drive to malfunction. Manual eject hole ?[...]

99 Learning the Basics Using the optical drive The Stop button s tops a disc that is currently playing. The Previous track b utton returns to the preceding track on the disc. The Next track button skips to the following track on the disc. Inserting a compact disc T o insert a compact disc into the drive: 1 Make sure the computer is turned on. The d[...]

100 Learning the Basics Using the optical drive 6 Place the disc carefully in th e disc tray , label side up. (Sample Illustration) P osi tioning the disc in the drive 7 Gently press the disc onto the center spindle until it clicks into place. Handle DVDs and CDs carefully , making contact only with the center hole and edge. Do not touch the surfac[...]

101 Learning the Basics Using the optical drive When using Windows Media ® Player , your system may not be able to activate Sleep or Hibernation modes. T o prevent this from occurring, close Windows Media ® Player before you select Sleep or Hibernation mode. (Sample Image) W indows Media ® Player screen The W indows Medi a ® Player control pane[...]

102 Learning the Basics Using the optical drive If your disc does not run using this m ethod, try using an application that is associated with the media on the disc. For example, if it is a music CD, open Windows Media ® Player and use it to select and then play the CD. For other type s of media, use the associated software to open the files on th[...]

103 Learning the Basics T oshiba’ s online resour ces 2 Pull the tray out until it is fully open , remove the disc, and place it in its protective cover . 3 Gently press the tray in to close it. Removing a disc with the computer off T o remove a disc with the computer turned off: 1 Insert a slender object, such as a s traightened paper clip, into[...]

104 Chapter 3 Mobile Computing This chapter covers all aspects of using your com put er while traveling. T oshiba’ s energy-saver design Y our computer enters a low-power suspension mode when it is not being used, thereby conserving energy and saving money in the process. It has a number of othe r features that enhance its energy efficiency . Man[...]

105 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power Battery Notice Battery life may vary considerably from specifications depending on product model, configuration, app licat ions, power manag ement settings and features utilized, as well as th e natural perform ance variations produced by the design of i ndividual componen ts. Published bat[...]

106 Mobile Computing Char ging batteries Power management Y our computer ships wi th th e power management op tion s preset to a configuration that will provide the most stable operating environment and o ptimum syst em performance for bot h AC power and battery modes. Changes to these settings may result in system performance or stability issues. [...]

107 Mobile Computing Char ging batteries Charging the main battery T o charge the main battery while it is in your computer , plug the computer into a live electrical out let. The battery char ges whether the computer is on or off. TECHNICAL NOTE: The rech arging of the batter y cannot occur when your computer is using all of the pow er provided by[...]

108 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power The above error message may vary by computer model. The RTC battery does not charge while the computer is turned off even when the AC adaptor is ch arging the computer . The RTC battery charges when the computer is powered on. If the R TC battery is low , the real-time clock and calendar may displa[...]

109 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either a battery pack is malfunctioning, or it is not receiving correc t input from the AC power supply . Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the ba tter y pack. See “Changing the main battery” on page 115 for information on replaci[...]

110 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power Determining remaining battery power Wait at least 16 se conds after turning on the computer before trying to monitor the remaining battery power . The computer needs this time to check the battery’ s remaining capacity and perform its calculations. 1 Highlight the power icon in the Notification A[...]

111 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power If you have Hibern ation mode en ab led (the default), the compu ter copies the details of your open pr ograms and fi les to the hard disk before shutting down. For m ore informat ion on using Hibernation, see “Hibernation mode” on page 75. Setting batter y notifications Y ou can set two notifi[...]

112 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power 4 Click Battery to display the battery options. 5 Configure the alarm settings to suit your needs. Conserving batter y power How long a fully charged battery pack lasts when you are using the computer depends on a number of factors, such as: ❖ How the computer is configured ❖ How much you use t[...]

113 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power Power Plans Y ou can choose a predefined Power Plan or select your own combination of power options. T o do thi s : 1 Click Start , Contr ol Panel , Mobile PC , and then Power Options . The W indows ® Power Options window appears. (Sample Image) W indows ® P ow er Options window 2 Select an appro[...]

114 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power By default the three power plans Balanced, Power Saver , and High Performance are satisfact ory for most people and d o not need to be edited. The Power Saver plan is th e best used for maximum battery time. The High Performance p lan will give you the shortest battery time, but the highest perform[...]

115 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery Changing the main batter y When your main battery has run out of power , you have two options: plug in the AC adaptor or install a charged main battery . Never short circuit the battery pack by either accidentally or intentionally bringing the battery terminals in contact with another conductive object[...]

116 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery 5 Slide the battery release lock to the unlocked position. (Sample Illustration) Unlocking the battery r el ease lock 6 Slide the battery release latch to release the battery . 7 Pull the discharged battery out of the computer . (Sample Illustration) Removing the battery If the battery is leaking or it[...]

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

118 Mobile Computing T aking car e of your battery 4 T urn the computer right side up. 5 Reconnect any cables that we re removed in step 3 of “Removing the battery from the computer” on page 1 15 . 6 Restart the computer . T aking care of your battery The following sections offer tips on how to take care of your battery and prolong its life. Sa[...]

119 Mobile Computing T aking car e of your battery Maintaining your batter y Fully discharging your battery pack will allow better accuracy of the battery meter . T o fully discharge your battery p ack: ❖ Periodically , disconnect the computer from a power source and operate it on battery power until the battery pack fully discharges. Before doin[...]

120 Mobile Computing Disposing of used b atteries Disposing of used batteries The life of a battery pack depends on usage. When the battery pack needs replacing, the main battery light flashes amber shortly afte r you have fully recharged the battery . Y ou must discard a battery if it become s dam aged. Never attempt to dispose of a battery pack b[...]

121 Mobile Computing T raveling tips T raveling tips The environmental precautions listed in “Selecting a pl ace to work” on page 39 , also apply while traveling. ❖ Never leave your computer on a sunny ledge or in a place where it could get wet or covered in d ust. ❖ Always travel with the computer in a car rying case. T oshiba offers a cho[...]

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

123 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Exploring the desktop Finding your way around the desktop Y our computer ’ s desktop includes several standard features: icons, Start button, T askb ar , Notification Area, and background patt ern. (Sample Image) W indows ® operating system desktop Icons An icon represents a folder , file , or program t[...]

124 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Explorin g the desktop If you place the cursor over a n icon, a popup description of the file contents appears. Y our desktop may contain other icons dependin g on you r configuration. See W indows ® online Help fo r mo re specific information on each icon and how to use it. Start button Y ou use the Star[...]

125 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Setting up for communications Setting up for communications T o connect to the Internet, use an online service, or communicate across the telephone lines with another computer , you need: ❖ A modem (available on certain models) ❖ A telephone line ❖ A browser or communications prog ram ❖ An Internet[...]

126 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Setting up for communications 7 Click OK to close the properties dialog box for that sp ecifi c modem. 8 Click OK to close the Phone and Modem Option s di alog box. 9 Close the Control Panel. Connecting a modem to a telephone line (A vailable on certain models) Y our computer may come with a built-in modem[...]

127 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Setting up for communications 2 Connect the other end to the RJ-1 1 wall jack. (Sample Illustration) Connecting to a wall jack Connect the built-in modem only to ordinary analog phone lines. Never connect the built-in modem to a digital line (ISDN). Never connect the built-in modem to the digital connector[...]

128 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Setting up for communications Setting up the connection T o set up an office connection, consult your network administrator for network settings and additi onal con siderations. T o set up a dial-up connection, us e the Connect to the Internet W izard: 1 Click Start , Contr ol Panel , Net work and Internet[...]

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

130 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features An overview of using the Internet The Internet The Internet is an association of thousands of networks and millions of computers arou nd the world connected by communications lines. They all work together to share information. The Wo rld Wide Web The W o rld W ide W eb (or “W eb”) is a subset of the In[...]

131 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features An overview of using the Internet If you are using your computer at the office, then you probably connect to the Internet through your company’ s network. See your network administrator ab out connecting to the Internet. Surfing the Internet Once connected to the Internet, th e W eb browser displays a ho[...]

132 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Explor ing audio featur es Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet T ransferring files fr om one computer to another is termed uploading (transferring data from you r computer to a site on the W eb), or downl oading (transferring data from a site on the W eb to your computer). There are seve[...]

133 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features We b C a m Using external speakers or headphones Y our computer is equipped with a full stereo sound sy stem with internal speakers. Instead of using the internal speakers, you can connect headphones or a pair of external stereo speakers. Before putting on headphones to listen, turn the volume down. Do not[...]

134 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using PC Car ds Using PC Cards (A vailable on certain models) This section applies if you have a PC Card slot. 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 y our computer , but are likely to be m[...]

135 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using PC Car ds Removing a PC Card Be sure to disable the PC Card prior to removing it. Otherwise, the system may be damaged. Before removing a PC Card, make sure that no applications or system services are using the card. 1 Prepare the card for re moval by clicking the Safely Remov e Hardwar e icon in the[...]

136 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using an Expr essCard™ Using an ExpressCard ™ (A vailable on certain models) This section applies if you have a ExpressCard ™ slot. The ExpressCard slot supports the use of ExpressCard media. The slot also supports hot swapping, which allows you to replace one ExpressCard with another while the compu[...]

137 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot 3 Press the ExpressCard eject button once to pop it ou t sl ightly , and push it in to remove the ExpressCard . The ExpressCard ejects sl ightly from the slot. 4 Grasp the edges of the ExpressCar d and slide it out of the slot. (Sample Illustration) Removing an Expr essC[...]

138 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot Inserting memory media The following instructions apply to all types of supp orted media devices. 1 T urn the media so that the cont acts (metal areas) are face down. 2 Push the media into the ad apter until it locks in place. (Sample Illustration) Inserting memory media[...]

139 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using the i.LINK ® port Do not remove memory media while data is being written or read. Even when the Windows ® message “copying...” disappears, writing to the media might still be in progress and your data could be destroyed. Wait for the indicator light to go out. Using the i.LINK ® port (A vailab[...]

140 Chapter 5 T oshiba Utilities Y our computer includes several utili ties design ed to help you to reconfigure your system to best meet your individu al needs. T ogether , these allow you to ascerta in certain system details, set additional options, or change defaul t options. These utilities are described in this chapter . ❖ TOSHIBA As sist ?[...]

141 T oshiba Utilities TOSHIB A Assist TOSHIBA Assist The TOSHIBA Assist provides quick access to computer functions and allows you to customize a range of computer setti ngs. T o access T OSHIBA Assist, do one of the following: ❖ Double-click the TOSHIB A Assist shortcut icon on the desktop. ❖ Click Start , All Programs , To s h i b a , Uti li[...]

142 T oshiba Utilities TOSHIB A Assist Connect The features available in this category are: ❖ ConfigFree™ Connectivity Doctor ❖ Bluetooth ® Settings ❖ Bluetooth ® Local COM Setting s (Sample Image) T OSHIBA Assist window – Connect tab[...]

143 T oshiba Utilities TOSHIB A Assist Secure The features available in this category are: ❖ Supervisor passwo rd ❖ User password (Sample Image) T OSHIBA Assist window – Secur e tab[...]

144 T oshiba Utilities TOSHIB A Assist Protect & Fix The feature available in this category is: ❖ TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic T ool Utility (Sample Image) T OSHIBA Assist window – Pr otect & F ix tab[...]

145 T oshiba Utilities TOSHIB A Assist Optimize The features available in this category are: ❖ T oshiba Hardware Setup ❖ TOSHIBA Zooming Utilit y ❖ CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer ❖ TOSHIBA Accessibility ❖ TOSHIBA Button Support (Sample Image) T OSHIBA Assist window – Optimize tab[...]

146 T oshiba Utilities TOSHIB A Applicatio n Installer TOSHIBA Application Installer (A vailable on certain models) The TOSHIBA Application Installe r allows you to re install the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with your computer . T o reinstall drivers and applications: 1 Double-click the TOSHIB A Application Installer icon [...]

147 T oshiba Utilities Setting passwor ds Setting passwords Setting a password lets you walk away from your computer, providing additional p rotection for your files. When you set a password, you must enter the password before you can work on your computer again. T oshiba supports several typ es of passwords on your compu ter: ❖ An instant passwo[...]

148 T oshiba Utilities Setting passwor ds Using a supervisor password A supervisor password preven ts other users from changing hardware configuration options. Setting a supervisor password If you choose to set a supervisor or user password, T oshiba strongly recommends that you save your password in a location where you can later access it should [...]

149 T oshiba Utilities Setting passwor ds 6 Click OK . A pop-up screen ap pears asking for the User Password Mode. 7 Select whether the user password allows the user to change the hardware configuration: ❖ Able to run HwSetup —User can change the hardware configuration ❖ Unable to run HwSetup —User cannot change the hardware configuration ([...]

150 T oshiba Utilities Setting passwor ds T o register a password for the power-on password functions: 1 Click Start , All Programs , To s h i b a , Uti lities , and then TOSHIB A Assist . The TOSHIBA Assist window appears. 2 On the left side, click the Secure tab. 3 Click the User Password icon. The Password tab of the T oshiba Hardware Setu p win[...]

151 T oshiba Utilities TOSHIB A PC Diagnostic T ool Utility 4 Click Not Registered. A pop-up screen ap pears asking for a password. 5 Enter the user password, then click OK . TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic T ool Utility This utility can help diagnose problems with dev ices in your computer . Refer to th e onlin e Help documentation with in th e application [...]

152 T oshiba Utilities TOSHIB A SD™ Memory Card F ormat Utility TOSHIBA SD ™ Memor y Card Format Utility This utility is used to format SD ™ cards used with the Bridge Media Adapter slot. T o format an SD memory card using thi s utility: 1 Click Start , All Programs , To s h i b a , Uti lities , and then SD Memory Card F ormat . The TOSHIBA S[...]

153 T oshiba Utilities T o s h i b a H a rd w a re S e t u p T oshiba Hardware Setup T oshiba Hardware Setup is the T oshiba configuration man agemen t tool available through the W indows ® operating system. T o access it: ❖ Click Start , All Programs , To s h i b a , Uti lities , and then HWSetup , or cli ck the T o shiba Hardwar e Setup icon i[...]

154 T oshiba Utilities T o s h i b a H a rd w a re S e t u p ❖ Boot Priority —Allows you to change the sequence in which your computer searches the dr ives for the operating system Y ou can also manually choose th e Boot Priority by pressi ng the power button, then quickl y pressing the F12 key , or the right or left arrow keys. Select the boot[...]

155 T oshiba Utilities TOSHIB A Zooming Utility TOSHIBA Zooming Utility This utility allows you to select which appli cations will work with the zoom in/out hot keys (see “Changing screen resolution ” on page 221 ). Y ou may select all applicat ions or any subset of the following: ❖ Microsoft ® Internet Explorer ® ❖ Microsoft ® Of fi ce [...]

156 T oshiba Utilities TOSHIB A Butto n Support For more information about how to use the TOSHIBA Zooming utility , right-click the icon in the Notification Area and then click Help . TOSHIBA Button Support TOSHIBA Button Support allows y ou to customize t he Internet browser button and the Media butto n. These buttons are located above the keyboar[...]

157 T oshiba Utilities CD/D VD Drive Acoustic Silencer CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer This utility can slo w the speed of your op tical drive to make it run more quietly . Y ou can use this uti lit y to make listening to music CDs more enjoyable. When you change the optical drive to “Quiet” mode, the setting is only valid for the current Window[...]

158 T oshiba Utilities TOSHIB A Accessibility TOSHIBA Accessibility The TOSHIBA Accessibility utility al lows you to use the Fn key to create a hot key combinati on with one of the fu nction keys without pressing the two keys simultaneously as is usually required. Using Accessibility lets you make the Fn key a stick y ke y , meaning you can press i[...]

159 T oshiba Utilities F ingerprint Au thentication Utility Fingerprint Authentication Utility (A vailable on certain models) The fingerprint authentication utili ty (available on certain models) can be used to replace the ke yboard-based user/BIOS password authentication syst em when booti ng up. The fingerprint authentication utili ty can also be[...]

160 T oshiba Utilities F ingerprint Au thentication Utility 6 Swipe your finger on the reader . A sample will be created and indicated by a Fingerprint icon. 7 Repeat the previous step. Swipe the s ame finger on the reader two more times to create two mor e sample s. 8 The final template will be cr eated from these three samples. If you do not use [...]

161 T oshiba Utilities F ingerprint Au thentication Utility Fingerprint Logon The fingerprint utility enables logon to yo ur computer using fingerprints. During user enrollment, fingerprint samples are sav e d and associated with the user’ s W indows ® user account. When the user attempts to log on again, t h e user ’ s fingerprint is read and[...]

162 T oshiba Utilities F ingerprint Au thentication Utility Y our hardware must support Power -on security to use the single logon feature. Y ou must have administrative privileges to change settings. T o enable power-on security single logon: 1 Open the Contro l Center and go to Settings - System Settings . 2 Check the Allow power -on security sin[...]

163 T oshiba Utilities F ingerprint Au thentication Utility Fingerprints ❖ Enroll or edit current user ’ s fingerprint templat e s— Runs the fingerprint enrollment wizard. Y ou can enro ll, edit, or delete fingerprints for the current user and, i f power-on security is implemented, control whether they are stored in the fingerprint device mem[...]

164 T oshiba Utilities F ingerprint Au thentication Utility Elevate Administrative Privileges for User ❖ Elevate administrative privileg es for user .—By default, the operating system assumes you are a user and not an administrator, and renders most of the system settings in the Control Center gray and unavai lable. T o access these system sett[...]

165 T oshiba Utilities F ingerprint Au thentication Utility Registering a new Web page or dialog Y ou are logged on to the computer and want to register a new W eb page. T o create a new registration: 1 Display a W e b pag e you want to register . 2 Fill in the data you want to re play the next time you access this W eb page. 3 Use the reader to di[...]

166 T oshiba Utilities F ingerprint Au thentication Utility ❖ If the page has multip le registered forms, but there is no active form, all exi sting regist ered form s for the page are displayed. Y ou then select the one to be replayed. Replaying a registered dialog Y ou are logged on to the computer and want to replay a registered dialog. T o re[...]

167 T oshiba Utilities F ingerprint Au thentication Utility 3 Select Registrations . 4 Select a registration. 5 Click Delete . How to Delete the Fingerprint Data Fingerprint data is stored in the non-volatile memory . If the computer changes ownership, T o sh iba recommends the following procedure: 1 Click Start , All Programs , P rotector Suit e Q[...]

168 T oshiba Utilities F ingerprint Au thentication Utility Observe the following before you swipe your finger on the reader , whether for fingerprint enroll ment /registratio n or recognition. ❖ W a sh and dry your h ands thoroughly . ❖ Remove static electricity from your fingers by touching any metal surface. Static electricity is a common ca[...]

169 T oshiba Utilities ConfigF ree ™ Fingerprint reader limitations ❖ The fingerprint reader compar es and analyzes the unique characteristics in a fingerpr int. However , there may be instances where certain users are unable to register their fingerprints due to insufficiently unique charact eristics in their fingerprints. ❖ A warning messag[...]

170 T oshiba Utilities ConfigF ree™ Getting Started This section contains informat ion about the ConfigFree main screen, and how to start and set up ConfigFree. For more detailed information on setting up and using ConfigFree, see the Help File included in the appli catio n. Starting ConfigFree T o start ConfigFree, be sure the computer has a wir[...]

171 T oshiba Utilities ConfigF ree ™ ❖ Status of W ireless Connecti on switch (Sample Image) Connect ivity Doctor scr een Profile Settings The Profile Settings utility lets you save network settin gs in “profiles.” ConfigFree profiles ar e useful for easily switching network settings and devices.Y ou can switch network setting s simply by s[...]

172 T oshiba Utilities ConfigF ree™ T o create a profile: 1 Click the icon in the Notif icat i on Area. 2 Move the pointer to Prof ile . 3 Click Open Settings . The ConfigFree Profile Settings window appears. (Sample Image) ConfigF r ee Pr ofile Settings window 4 Click Add to start the Creat e Profile Wi zard.[...]

173 Chapter 6 If Somet hing G oes W r ong Some problems you may encounter wh en using your computer are relatively easy to identify and solv e. Others may req uire help from your network administrator or the manufacturer of th e software program. This chapter aims to help you solve many problems by yourself. It covers the problems yo u are most l i[...]

174 If Something Goes Wrong Pr oblems wh en you turn on the computer 2 Click the A pplications tab. If a program has stopped responding, the words “not responding” appear beside its name in the list. 3 Select the program you want to close, then click End T ask . Closing the failed program should allow you to co nti nue working. If it does no t,[...]

175 If Something Goes Wrong Pr ob lems when you turn on the computer If you are using an AC adaptor , veri fy that the computer is receiving power from the external power source by looki ng at the AC po wer light. If the indicato r is glowing, the computer is connected to a live external power source. The computer starts but when y ou press a key n[...]

176 If Something Goes Wrong Pr oblems wh en you turn on the computer If you are running on bat tery power , it is recommended that you do not leave the computer in Sleep mode for long periods of time. T o charge the batte ry , leave the comput er plu gged into a live wall outlet for several hours. Fo r mo re information see “Charging batteries”[...]

177 If Something Goes Wrong The W indows ® oper ating system is not working 5 V e rify that the AC adaptor is th e correct unit for your computer model. The computer may not be abl e to start from an AC adaptor that is rated for less current (amperage) than the computer requires, even if the rated voltage is correct, and the plug fits correctly in[...]

178 If Something Goes Wrong The W indows ® operating system is not wo rking ❖ Safe Mode with Command Prom pt ❖ Enable Boot Logging ❖ Enable low-resolution v ideo (640x480) ❖ Last Known G ood Configuration (advanced) ❖ Directory Services Restore Mode ❖ Debugging Mode ❖ Disable automatic restart on system failure ❖ Disable Driver Sig[...]

179 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict The Windows ® operating system can help you If the operating syst em has started p roperly but you still have 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 Sup port: 1 Click Start , then[...]

180 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict The device most recently connected to the system is the one mos t likely to be causing a conflict. Resolving conflicts There are several things you can do to res olve hardware conflicts: ❖ Get the most recent driver s from the manufacturer . ❖ Disable the device. For an older device, r[...]

181 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict ❖ The Resources tab, which lists resources assigned to the monitor , optional external op tical drive, opt ional external diskette drive, and other power-using functions. This tab does not appear if the device is not using resources. ❖ The Driver tab, which displays the drivers being us[...]

182 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict Power and the batteries Y our computer receive s its power through the AC adaptor and power cord/cable or from the sy stem batteries (battery , optional secondary battery , and real-time clock (R TC) battery). Power problems are interrelated. For exam ple, a faulty AC adaptor or power cord[...]

183 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict Check the power options via your Power Plans (see “Power Plans” on page 113 ). Have you added a device, such as a PC Card or memory module, that takes its power from the battery? Is your software using the hard disk more? Is the display power set to turn off automatically? W as the batt[...]

184 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict Display problems Here are some typical display problems and their sol utions: The screen is blank. Display Auto Off may have go ne into effect. Press any key to activate the screen. Y ou may have activated the instan t p assword feature by pressing Fn and F1 simultaneously . If you have re[...]

185 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict The built-in scr een flickers. Some flickering is a normal resu lt of the way the screen produces colors. T o reduce the amount of flickering, try using fewer colors. T o change the number of colors displayed: 1 Right-click in a blank area of the Windows ® desktop. 2 Click Personalize , an[...]

186 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict Disk drive problems Problems with the hard disk or with a diskette drive usually show up as an inability to access the disk or as sector errors. Sometimes a disk problem may cause on e or more files to appear to have garb age in them. T ypical disk problems are: Y ou are ha ving trouble ac[...]

187 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict Y our data files are damaged or corrupted. Refer to your software documentation for fi le recovery procedures. Many software packages auto matically create backup files. Y ou may also be able to recover lost data using utility software. Consult your network admi nistrator . Some programs ru[...]

188 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict Y ou press the disc eject b utton, but the dri ve tray does not slide out. Make sure the computer is connec ted to a power source and turned on. The optical drive eject mechan ism requires power to operate. Make sure a program is not accessing the drive and preventing it from ejecting. If [...]

189 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict The computer emits a loud , high-pitched noise. This is feedback between the mi crophone and the speakers. It occurs in any sound system when input from a mi crophone is fed to the speakers and the speaker volume is too loud. Adjust the volume control. PC Card problems (A vailable on certai[...]

190 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict 3 Double-click the appropriate PC Card. The operating system displays your PC Card’ s Properties dialog box, which contains informati on abo ut you r PC Card configuration and status. The computer stops working (hangs) when y ou insert a PC Card . The problem may be caused by an I/O (inp[...]

191 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict ExpressCard™ problems (A vailable on certain models) ExpressCards ™ (PCMCIA-compatibl e) in clude many ty pes of devices, such as a removable hard disk, additional memory , or a pager . Most ExpressCard problems occur during installation and setup of new cards. If you are having trouble[...]

192 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict The computer stops working (hangs) when y ou insert an ExpressCard . The problem may be caused by an I/O (input/output) conflict between the PCMCIA socket and a nother device in the system. Use Device Manager to make sure each device has its own I/O base address. See “Fixing a problem wi[...]

193 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict Printer problems This sectio n lists some of the most common printe r problems. The printer will not print. Check that the printer is connect ed to a working power outlet, turned on and ready (on line). Check that the printer has plenty of paper . Some print ers will not start printing when[...]

194 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict Check the port settings to make su re the hardware and software are referring to the same COM port. See “Determining the COM port” on page 125 . Check the communications parameters (bau d rate, pari ty , data length and stop bits) specified in the communicati ons pro gram . It should b[...]

195 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict ❖ If another computer is on the same network , verify that it has network access, and can connect to the Internet. If, for example, the other computer cannot browse to a public W eb site, the ISP’ s (Internet Serv ice Provider) service may be disrupted. ❖ V e rify that the Service Set[...]

196 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict ❖ Use the PING command to verify a connection to the gateway at 192.168.1.1 (a default gateway for most wireless routers). 1 Click Start to open the S tart menu. 2 Ty p e Cmd in the search field. 3 At the top-left of the Start menu, click cmd.exe . 4 Enter PING 192.168.1.1 at the command[...]

197 If Something Goes Wrong D V D operating pr oblems The Windows ® operating system wireless management facility does not work. If you are using an external W i-Fi ® adapter (a PC Card, USB adapter , or other variety), check if th e adapter comes w ith its own management utility . If it does, the ut ilit y may be disabling the W indows ® operat[...]

198 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits The screen sa ver runs while y ou are watching a mo vie or title. If the screen saver is enabled, it runs on top of any movie or title you are watching. T o disable the screen saver: 1 Right-click on the desktop and click Personalize in the menu. 2 Select None for the screen saver . 3 Click [...]

199 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits Read the user’ s guides. It is very difficult to provide a fail-safe set of steps you can follow every time you experience a prob lem with th e computer . Y our ability to solve problems will improve as you learn about how the computer and its software work together . Get familiar with all[...]

200 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits 4 In the input field, enter a name th at is descriptive enough to be easily understood in the future, such as “Before installin g Brand X Accounting app.” Then click Create . 5 The W indows ® operating system creat es the Restore Point, automatically stamps it with the current date and [...]

201 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits Backing up your data or your entire computer with the Windows ® operating system The most valuable comp on en t of y our computer system is the data you create and store on its hard dr ive. Since problems with either hardware or software can make the data inaccessible or even destroy it, th[...]

202 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits General tips for installing hardware and software Here are a few tips to help ensure safe and easy installation of new hardware (printers, pointing devi ces, external hard drives, DVD writers, scanners, etc.) and software (ap pli cations like Microsoft ® Office and Adobe ® Phot oshop ® , [...]

203 If Something Goes Wrong If you need further assistance 4 Restart the W indows ® operating system. 5 Use the new hardware or software fo r a while, not ing any new problems. Make sure that your critical applicat ions (e-mail, business applicat ions , etc.) are working correctly , and verify that important devices are still functioning. 6 For ea[...]

204 If Something Goes Wrong Other T oshiba Internet W eb sites Contacting T oshiba If you still need help and suspect th at the pr obl em is hardw are- related, T oshiba offers a vari ety of resou rces to help you. T oshiba’ s T echnical Support W eb site For technical support, or to stay current on the most recent software and hardware options f[...]

205 If Something Goes Wrong T oshiba’ s worldwide off ices T oshiba’ s worldwide offices A ustralia T oshiba (Austr alia) Pty . Limited 84-92 T alavera Road North R yde NSW 21 13 Sydney Australia Canada T oshiba Canada Ltd. 191 McNabb Street Markham, Ontario L3R - 8H2 Canada France T oshiba Systèmes (France) S.A. 7, Rue Ampère; B. P . 131 928[...]

206 If Something Goes Wrong T oshiba’ s worldwide offices For more information on additi onal T oshiba worldwide lo cations, please visit: www .toshiba.co .jp/index.htm . United States T oshiba America Information Systems, Inc. 9740 Irvine Boulevard Irvine, California 92618 United States The Rest of Europe T oshiba Eu rope (I.E .) GmbH Hammfeldda[...]

207 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Appendix A Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot keys and T OSHIBA Cards provide a quic k w a y to mo di fy selected system functions and to launch applications. There are two types of T OSHIB A Cards: Hot Key Cards and Application Cards. Hot Key Cards The Hot Key Cards are used to modify the fo llo wing system functions: ❖ Mute ?[...]

208 Hot Keys /TOSHIBA Ca rds Hot K e y Car ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using the Hot Key Cards The Hot Key Cards are normally hidden from view . The Cards appear only when the pointing device is moved to the top center edge of the screen. In addition, a Ho t Key Card can be displayed by p ressing the associated hot key . Hot keys are keys that, when p[...]

209 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Application Car ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Application Cards The Application Cards are used to launch these applications: Not all functions are supported on all models. TOSHIB A Assist For more informat ion, refer to “TOSHIBA Assist” on page 141 . PC Diagnostic T ool uti lity For more informat ion, ref e r to “TOSHIBA[...]

210 Hot Keys /TOSHIBA Ca rds Application Cards 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using the Application Cards T o launch an application using th e Application Cards: 1 Move the cursor to the top center edge of the screen. The TOSHIBA Cards display at the top of the screen. (Sample Image) T OSHIBA Car d display 2 Click the “stacked” card on the far right of [...]

211 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Application Car ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 The Card Case display s two rows of Cards. Cards that appear solid (not tr ansparent) in the top row are enabled and can be selected wh en the Application Cards are displayed. The bottom row contains all of the disabled cards. (Sample Image) Enabling and Disabling Application Car[...]

212 Hot Keys /TOSHIBA Ca rds Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Hot key functions Hot key functi o ns ar e performed us ing either the Hot Key Cards or by pressing the associated hot key . This section lists the available Hot key functi o ns. Hot keys are keys that, when pressed in combina tion with the Fn key , turn system functions on and o[...]

213 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Password security The Fn + F1 hot key function act ivates instant security . Th e user logon screen will appear and a user with a valid account will need to log back on to gain access to the computer . or Fn + This TOSHIBA Card or hot key blanks the display . Selecting this Card or[...]

214 Hot Keys /TOSHIBA Ca rds Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Power plan or Fn + This TOSHIBA Card or hot key displays the power plans and cycles throu gh the power plans. The properties of each power 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 hot[...]

215 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sleep mode or Fn + This TOSHIBA Card or hot key places the computer into Sleep mode. For more info rmation abou t Sleep mode, please see “Using and configuring Sleep mode” on page 81 . Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displ ays the following o ptions: (Sample Imag e)[...]

216 Hot Keys /TOSHIBA Ca rds Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Hibernation mode or Fn + This TOSHIBA Card or hot key places the computer into Hibernatio n mode. If Hibernation mode is disabled, this hot key wi ll not respond. For more information on Hibernation mode, see “Using and configuring Hibernation mode” on page 79 . Selecting thi[...]

217 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Display modes or Fn + This TOSHIBA Card or hot key cycles through the power- on display option s. Some modes are only available with the appropriate device attached and turned on. The display modes are: ❖ Built-in display only ❖ Built-in display and external monitor simultaneou[...]

218 Hot Keys /TOSHIBA Ca rds Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Display brightness 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-in Display and External Monitor , or Built-in Display and TV). In extended desktop mode, the image is split in[...]

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

220 Hot Keys /TOSHIBA Ca rds Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Disabling or enabling the T ouchPad ™ or Dual Mode Pad or Fn + This TOSHIBA Card or hot key enables/disables either the T ouchPad or the Du al Mode Pad. For more inform ation on using the T ouchPad or Dual Mode Pad, see “Using the T ouchPad™” on page 65 or “Using the Du[...]

221 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Changing screen resolution or Fn + [ Space bar ] This TOSHIBA Card or hot key switches screen resolution. Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displ ays the following o ptions: (Sample Image) Scr een r esolution options Cycle through the screen resolu tions, then select the [...]

222 Hot Keys /TOSHIBA Ca rds Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Keyboard hot key functions Fn + This hot key turns t he cursor control overlay on and off. Fn + This hot key turns t he numeric overlay on and off. Fn + This hot key turns t he sc roll lock feature on and of f. Fn + This hot key tu rns the Z o om i n g util ity to zo om-out . Fn [...]

223 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Appendix B P o wer Cord/Cable C o nnector s Y our notebook computer features a universal power supply you can use worldwide. This appendix show s the shapes of the typical AC power cord/cable connectors fo r various parts of the worl d . USA and Canada UL approved CSA approved United Kingdom BS approved Australia AS approv[...]

224 Glossar y TECHNICAL NOTE: Some features defined in this glossary may not be available on your computer . Acronyms The following 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 comp[...]

225 Glossary DOS disk operating system DPI dots per inch DSTN dual supertwist nem atic DV D digital versatile (or video) d isc DV D - R O M digital v ersatile (or video) disc read-only mem ory ECP enhanced cap abilities po rt EPR OM erasable programmable read-only memory FAT file allocation table FCC Federal Communicat ions Commission GB gigabyte H[...]

Glossary 226 SDRAM synchronous dynamic random access memory SRAM static random access memory SVGA super video graphics adapter TFT thin film transistor USB universal serial bus URL uniform resource lo cator WA N wide area network www W orld Wide W eb Te r m s The following terms may appear in this user ’ s guide. A active-matrix display — A liq[...]

227 Glossary baud rate — The speed at which a comm unication device, such as a printer or modem, tran smits information . Baud rate is the nu mber of signal changes per second (not necessarily the same as bits per second). See also bits per second . BIOS (basic input/ output syst em) — Basic instructions, stored in read- only memory (ROM), cont[...]

Glossary 228 central processing unit (CPU) — The chip that functions as the “brain” of the computer . It ta kes information from outside sources, su ch as memory or keyboard input, processes the information, and sends the results to another device that uses the information. character — Any letter , number , or symbol you can use on the comp[...]

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

Glossary 230 double-density d iskette — A 3.5-inch diskette that can hold up to 720 KB of information (half the capacity of a high-density diskett e). See also diskette, high-density diskette. download — (1) In communications, to receive a file from another computer through a modem or netw ork. (2) T o send font data from the computer to a prin[...]

231 Glossary f ile extension — The three characters foll owing the period (pronounced “dot”) at the end of a file name. The extension indicates the type of file. Examples are .exe for program files and . hlp for help files. See also file name . fo l de r — Also call ed directory . A container for organizing files saved to a disk. A folder i[...]

Glossary 232 hot key — (1) A feature in which cert ain keys in combination with the Fn key can set system op tions or control system param eters, such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combinat ion of keys that activates a memory resident program. hot swapping — The ability to add or remove devices from a computer while the computer is run[...]

233 Glossary local area network — See LAN. logical drive — A section of a disk that is recognized by the operating system as a separate disk drive. A system’ s logical drives may differ from its physical driv es . For example, a single hard disk drive may be partitioned into two or m ore logical drives. M memory — T ypically refers to the c[...]

Glossary 234 non-system disk — A disk for storin g programs and data that cannot be used to start the computer . Compare system disk . O online — A vailable through the comput er . Online may refer to information being read from your own computer ’ s hard disk, such as online documentation or online Help, or to inform ation coming from anothe[...]

235 Glossary port — A socket on the computer where you plug in a cable for connection to a network or a peripheral device. processor — See central pr ocessing unit (CPU) . program — A set of instructions that can be executed by a com puter . The general class es of programs (also calle d software) are operatin g system, application, an d util[...]

Glossary 236 S select — T o highlight or otherwise specify tex t, data, or graphics with the intent to perform some operation on it. serial — Processes that occur one at a time. In communications , it means the transmission of one bit at a time sequentially over a single channel. On your computer , the seri al port provides a serial interface b[...]

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

238 Index A AC adaptor 44 AC power connecting adaptor 45 accessories memory 49 adding memory 49 Alt keys 89 Application Cards 209 audio files 132 audio features 132 B backing up files 87 battery changing 115 charge indicator light 46 , 108 charge not lasting 182 charging 44 , 46 conserving power 112 disposal 120 low charge 11 0 monitoring power 46 [...]

239 Index set up 125 compact disc positioning 100 compact discs handling 100 inserting 99 removing 102 , 103 compact disk drive using 97 computer caring for 84 cleaning 84 moving 84 non-system disk or disk error message 176 not accessing disk drives 175 running on battery power 104 setting up 42 , 50 warning resume failure message 175 computer lock[...]

240 Index ExpressCard inserting 136 removing 136 external monitor not working 185 mouse 72 external diskette drive connecting 73 external display , adjust ing 71 F F A T (File Allocatio n T able) 186 file extensions 95 file, backing up 87 files backing up 96 printing 95 restoring 96 saving 93 fingerprint authentication 159 enrollment 159 Fn keys 89[...]

241 Index hot keys 222 not working 175 overlay keys 90 special W indows® keys 89 troubleshooting 183 using 88 keyboard, external 71 keyboard, full-size 88 L lock computer , using 85 M main battery removing 115 memory adding 49 problem solving 181 removing expansion slot cover 51 memory module inserting 52 installation 49 removing 56 microphone 132[...]

242 Index cord/cable connectors 223 energy-s aving features 104 problem solving 182 turning on 48 power button 48 , 58 power plan hot key 114 power plans 112 power source 44 connecting 45 powering down using Hibernation 79 using Shut Down 77 using Sleep 81 precautions 40 primary button 66 printer connecting 72 problem solving 193 printing a file 95[...]

243 Index main battery 115 RJ-1 1 jack 127 running the computer on battery power 104 S safety computer 12 1 disposing of batteries 120 icons 37 precautions 40 saving files 93 screen blank 184 does not look normal/flick ers 184 secondary button 66 set up communications 125 setting up adding memory 49 computer 42 , 50 setting up a connection 128 Slee[...]

244 Index W indows® Explorer 92 W indows® operating system Help and Support 17 9 problem solving 177 W indows® operating system desktop 122 W indows® Start menu 91 wireless networking 129 W izards Dial-Up Networking W izard 127 W orl d W ide W eb 130 www 130[...]