Toshiba A7-ST7712 manual

GMAD00111010 01/07 Te c r a ® A7 Series Use r ’ s Guide If you need assistance: ❖ T oshiba’ s Support W eb site pcsupport.toshiba.com ❖ T oshiba Global Support Centre Calling within the United States (800) 457-7777 Calling from outside the United States (949) 859-4273 For more information, see “If Someth ing Goes W rong” on page 171 in[...]

2 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling . Model: T ecra ® A7 Series Recordable and/or ReWritable Drive(s) and Associated Software W arranty The computer system you purchased may include[...]

3 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Critical Applications The computer you have pu rchased is not designed for any “critical applicatio ns.” “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 decimal point (e.g., 03 is a REN of 0.3 ). For earlier products, the REN is separately shown on the label. Connection to party line service is subject to state tarif fs. Contact the state public utility commission, public se rvice co mmission or corporation commission for information. T elephone Company Procedures The goal o[...]

6 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 provided may not be a 90 0 number or any other number for which char ges exceed local or long-distan ce transmission charges.) In order to program this information into your fax transmissi on, refer to the fax software instructions installed on this computer . Alarm Equipment If your home has specially wired alarm equipment [...]

7 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 terminals allowed to be connected to a telephone interface. The termination on an interface may consist of any comb ination of devices subject only to the requirement that the sum of the Ringer Equivalence Numbers of all the devices does not exceed 5. 3 The standard connecting arrangemen t (telephone jack type) for this equi[...]

8 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Wireless LAN and Y our Health W ireless LAN products, like other radio devices, emit radio frequency electromagnetic energy . The level of energy emitted by W i reless LAN devices however is far much less than the electromagnetic energy emitted by wireless devices like for example mobile phones. Because W ireless LAN product[...]

9 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Canada – Indust ry Canada (IC) This device complies with RSS 210 of Indu stry 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 excess of Health Cana da limits for the general population; consu lt Safety Code 6, obtainable from Health Ca[...]

10 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 EU Declaration of Conformity TOSHIBA declares that this product conforms to the following S tandards: This product is carrying the CE-Mark in accordance with the related European Directives. Responsible f or CE-Marking is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH , Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Ger many . VCCI Class B Information Modem W arning N[...]

11 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Ta i w a n 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 industrial, scientific and medical radio emissi[...]

12 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 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 equipment is less than 40m. 4 This equipment uses a frequency bandwidth from 2,400 MH[...]

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

14 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Europe - Restrictions for us e of 2.4 GHz Frequencies in European Community Countries België/ Belgique: For private usage outside buildi ngs across public grounds over 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 across pu[...]

15 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 ×: 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 wireles[...]

16 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ This device must not be operated in ad- hoc mode using channels in the 5 GHz bands in the Europ ean Community . Ad-hoc mode provides a direct communication between two client devices without a Wireless LAN Access Point. ❖ This device must be used with Access Points that have employed and activated a radar detection fe[...]

17 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 [...]

18 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Approved Countries/Regions for use for the T oshiba Mini PCI Wireless LAN Card This equipment is 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 Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Netw[...]

19 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 802.1 1a (5 GHz) 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 Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS) radio t echnology , and is compliant to: ❖ Bluetooth Specification as define d[...]

20 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 bluetooth.htm in Europe or pcsu pport.toshiba.com in t he United States for more information. 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 i[...]

21 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 community and result from deliberations of panels and committees of scientists who continually review and interpret the extensive research literature. In some situatio ns or environments, the use of Bluetooth wireless technology may be restricted by the proprietor of the building or responsible representatives of the organi[...]

22 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Ta i w a n 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 emiss[...]

23 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2. Indication The indication shown below ap pears on this equipment. 1 2.4: This equipment uses a frequency of 2.4 GHz. 2 FH: This equipment uses FH-SS modulation. 3 The interference range of this equipment is less than 10m. 4 This equipment uses a frequenc y ban dwidth from 2,400 MHz to 2,483.5 MHz. It is impossible to a v[...]

24 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Optical Drive Safety Instructions The HD DVD-ROM and mult i-function drives employ a la ser system. T o ensure proper use of th is product, please read th is instruction ma nual carefully and retain for future reference. Never attempt to disassemble, adjust or repair a HD DVD , CD/DVD drive, CD-RW drive, Multi-drive or any [...]

25 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Copyright This guide is copyrighted by T oshiba America Information Systems, Inc. with all rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this guide cannot be reproduced in any form without the prior written permission of T oshiba. No patent liability is assumed, however , with respect to the use of the information contained he[...]

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

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 Instal[...]

29 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Moving the computer ........................................ 80 Using a computer lock ......................................81 Chapter 2: Learning the Ba sics ................................................. 82 Computing tips ....................................................... 82 Using the keyboard ..........[...]

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

31 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Surfing the Internet .........................................127 Internet features ..............................................127 Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet ....................................................128 Exploring audio features .......................................128 Re[...]

32 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Mouse Utility ........................................................ 149 Toshiba Hardware Setup .......................................150 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility ...................................... 152 TOSHIBA Button Controls .....................................153 CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer ...........[...]

33 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Disk drive problems ........................................184 Optical drive problems ....................................185 Sound system problems .................................186 PC Card problems ...........................................187 Printer problems .............................................189[...]

34 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors.......................... 218 Glossar y .................................................................................... 219 Index.......................................................................................... 234[...]

35 I n t roduct ion W elcome to the world of powerfu l, portable, multimedia computing. W ith your T oshiba notebook computer, your work and entertainment can acco mpany 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 electrical and electronic equ[...]

36 Introd uction This guide Certain Microsoft ® software product(s) include d with this computer may use technological measures for copy protection. IN SUCH EVENT , YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO USE THE PRODUCT IF YOU DO NOT FULL Y COMPL Y WITH THE PRODUCT ACTIV A TION PROCEDURES. Product activation procedures and Microsoft’ s privacy policy will be d[...]

37 Introduction Safety icons 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 these instructions as [...]

38 Introd uction Other documentation Other documentation Y our computer comes with th e followin g documentation: ❖ An electronic version of the user ’ s gui de (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 accessories.toshiba.com . [...]

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 compu ter is portable and designed t o be used in a variet y of circumstances and locations. Creating a computer -friendly [...]

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, that shipped with your computer, contains helpful information fo r setting up your work environment and tips fo r working comfortably throughout [...]

41 Getting Started Selecting a place to work ❖ Never turn of f the comput er if a drive light indicates a drive is active. T urning off the computer while it is readin g from or writing 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 strong[...]

42 Getting Started Setting up your computer The cooling fan location will vary depending on the 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 l[...]

43 Getting Started Re gistering your computer with T oshiba 7 Click Start when the Thank Y ou message appears. The W indows ® operating system checks the system’ s performance, and then re starts your computer . Registering your computer with T oshiba Product registration is strongly recom mended, and allows T oshiba to send you periodic updates[...]

44 Getting Started Connecting to a power so ur ce Connecting to a power source Y our computer requires pow er to op 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 ❖ Glows green when the main battery is fully charged ❖ Is unlit when t he main battery has discharged, the battery is not charging, or the AC adaptor is not plugged into the computer or AC outlet ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is time to recharge the main battery or plu[...]

47 Getting Started Using the computer for the f irst time 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 Lift the display p anel. (Sample Illustration) Opening the display panel When opening or closing the display panel, [...]

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 mo del may not have all the features and specifications corresponding to all of the icons or switches shown on the not[...]

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) Before you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. If you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will be lost. If the computer is on, begin at step 1 ; otherw ise, skip to step 3 . 1 Click Start , and then click the[...]

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 screw that secures the memory module slot cover . (Sample Illustration) Unscr e wing 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 connec tor may cause memory access problems[...]

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

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 module into the slot 14 Replace the memory modu le slot cover and secure it using the screw . 15 Re-insert the main ba[...]

55 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Do not try to remove a memor y module with the computer turned on. Y ou can damage the computer and the memory module. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in Sleep or Hibernation mode. The computer could hang up the next time you turn it on and data in memory will be lost. In either of t[...]

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 screw . 5 Re-insert the main battery . For more information o n inserting the main battery , see “Insert[...]

57 Getting Started Har d Drive Reco very Utilities Hard Drive Recovery Utilities (A vailable on certain models) Y our computer has been configured with a hard disk partition (available on certain models) t o allow you to recover your hard disk drive or reinstall selected appli cations and softwa re features or utilities. It is strongly recommended [...]

58 Getting Started Har d Drive Reco very Utilities T o create recovery CDs/DVDs: 1 Double-click the R eco very Disc Cr eator icon on the W indows ® desktop. Y ou can also launch the application by clicking Start , All Programs , and then Recov ery Disc Creator . 2 Select CD or D VD (to create Recovery media on CDs or DVDs). (Sample Imag e) Recover[...]

59 Getting Started Har d Drive Reco very Utilities Hard Disk Drive Recovery Options The following are the avai lable hard disk drive recovery options: ❖ Hard Disk Drive Recovery us ing the recovery partition ❖ Recovering the original factor y image (recommended recovery method) ❖ Erasing the hard disk ❖ Recovering the C: partition of the HD[...]

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

61 Getting Started Har d Drive Reco very Utilities Erasing the hard disk The Recovery W izard allows you to dele te al l 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 oshiba Recovery W izard screen, select Erase the hard disk , then click Next . 2 The next screen lists the two methods [...]

62 Getting Started Har d Drive Reco very 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 parti[...]

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

64 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. [...]

65 Getting Started Using external display de vices 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 place by either double-tapping the[...]

66 Getting Started Using external display de vices Before connecting an external monitor or video projector, configure your computer for the type of device you are connect ing. T o do this, refer to the documentation for your operating system and devices. Connecting an external monitor or projector Y ou can easily attach an external monitor or proj[...]

67 Getting Started Using external display de vices ❖ Built-in display and TV (extended desktop) T o use a simult aneous mod e, you must set th e resolu tion of the internal display panel to match the resol uti on of the external display device. Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displ ays the following o ptions: (Sample Image) Display op[...]

68 Getting Started Using an e xternal k e yboa r d Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use a full-size keyboard, you can attach one to your computer . The comp uter’ s USB ports support any USB-compatible keyboard. 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 m[...]

69 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 these steps to set it up for the first time. Y ou[...]

70 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[...]

71 Getting Started T urning off the computer TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using the Shut Down option to turn off your compute r , save your files and make sure the d isk 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 yo u[...]

72 Getting Started T urning off the computer Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the comput er uses some main battery power . ❖ The Sleep command does not store un sav ed information on your hard disk. Y ou should save y our work before putting your computer on Sleep. ❖ Restarting from Sleep takes less time and con[...]

73 Getting Started T urning off the computer 1 Click Start , and then click the arrow ne xt to the Lock butt on in the lower-right part of the S tart menu. The Shut Down menu appears. (Sample Image) Shut Down menu 2 Click Shut Down . The computer closes all open programs, shuts down the operating system, and then turns off. T urning off the compute[...]

74 Getting Started T urning off the computer 3 Click Change advanced power settings . The Advanced settings tab of the Power Options window appears. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of P ower Options screen 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. ❖ Li[...]

75 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 green. 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[...]

76 Getting Started T urning off the computer 2 Click Change pl an sett ings under the power plan to be customized. The Edit Plan Settin gs window appears. 3 Click Change advanced power settings . The Advanced settings tab of the Power Options window appears. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of P ower Options screen 4 Click Power buttons and lid[...]

77 Getting Started T urning off the computer 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, press the power button until the on[...]

78 Getting Started T urning off the computer T o use any of these methods, you fi rst need to enable them in the Power Options feature. 1 Click Start , Contr ol Panel , System and Maintenance , and then Po wer Options . The Power Options window appears. 2 Click Change pl an sett ings under the power plan to be customized. The Edit Plan Settin gs wi[...]

79 Getting Started T urning off the computer 4 Click Change advanced power settings . The Advanced settings tab of the Power 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. ❖ Lid close action[...]

80 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 green. 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 openin[...]

81 Getting Started Caring for your computer Do not pick up the computer by its display panel or by the back (where the ports are located). 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 [...]

82 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 until you save it to the disk. If t he network you are using goes down and you must restart your compu ter to reconne[...]

83 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboar d see “Data and system configuration backup in Windows ® ” on page 195 . ❖ Use Error- checking and Disk Defragmenter regularly to conserve disk space and improve performance. ❖ Scan all new files for viruses. This precaution is especially imp ortant for files you receive via diskette, email, or do [...]

84 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboard Character keys T yping with the character keys is very much like typing o n a typewriter , except that: ❖ The space bar creates a space char acter instead of just passing over an area of the page. ❖ The lowercase letter l (el) and the number 1 are not interchangeable. ❖ The uppercase letter O an d th[...]

85 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboar d Function keys The function keys (not t o be confused with the Fn key) are the 12 keys at the top of the keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Function ke ys F1 through F12 are called function keys because they execute programmed functions when pressed. Used in combin ation with the Fn key , function keys marked[...]

86 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[...]

87 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 th e program first, you have four options. Y ou can: ❖ Double-click the i[...]

88 Learning the Basics Starting a pr ogr am 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 . W indows ® Explorer gives you a view of your computer ’ s contents as a hi erarchy or “tree.” Y ou can easily see the contents of each drive and folder on [...]

89 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[...]

90 Learning the Basics Saving your work Saving files 1 In your W indows ® -based appli cation, click File , and then Sa v e . 2 Click Brow se f olders . 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 sp[...]

91 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[...]

92 Learning the Basics Backing up your work 2 In your Windows ® application, click File , and then Print . The program displays a Print dialog box. (Sample Image) Print dialog box 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 [...]

93 Learning the Basics Using the optical drive Help or your operating syst em documentation for information on restoring files. TECHNICAL NOTE: When restoring files, the backup program prompts you if you try to over write a file that already exists on the hard disk. Make sure the backup version is the one y ou want before overwriting the existing f[...]

94 Learning the Basics Using the optical drive Drive in-use indicator light —Indicates when the drive is in use. Eject button —Press to release the disc tray . 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 car[...]

95 Learning the Basics Using the optical drive 4 Grasp the tray and pull it fully open. (Sample Illustration) Drive tray fully extended 5 Hold the disc by its edges and che c k that it is free of dust. If the disc is dusty , clean it as described in “Caring for CD or DVD discs” on page 99 . 6 Place the disc carefully in th e disc tray , label s[...]

96 Learning the Basics Using the optical drive 8 Make sure the disc is completely on the spindl e and is lying flat on the tray . If you insert the disc incorrectly , it may jam the drive. If this happens, contact T oshiba support for assistance. 9 Push the disc tray in by pressing gently on th e center of the tray until it clicks into place. Y ou [...]

97 Learning the Basics Using the optical drive ❖ T o play the CD or to pause, click the Play/Pause button. ❖ T o stop the CD, click the Stop button. Before putting on headphones to listen to an audio CD, turn the volume dial down. Do not set the volume too high when using headphones. Continuous exposure to loud sound can harm your hearing. Play[...]

98 Learning the Basics Using the optical drive Due to manufacturing and quality variations in third party optical media (e.g., CD or DVD) or optical media players/recorders, in certain cases, your T oshiba optical drive may not record on certain optical media that bear the applicable logo, or play back optical media recorded by other computers or o[...]

99 Learning the Basics T oshiba’ s online r esour ces 3 Gently press the tray in to close it. Caring for CD or DVD discs ❖ Store your discs in their original containers to protect them from scratches and keep them clean. ❖ Do not bend a disc or place h eavy objects on top of it. ❖ Do not apply a label to, or othe rwise mar the surface of, a[...]

100 Chapter 3 Mobile Computing This chapter covers all aspects of using your computer while traveling. 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 . Many of these energy-saving features ha[...]

101 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power ❖ EasyGuard Connect – to help users establish a rel iable wired or wireless connection ef fortlessly and quickly . ❖ EasyGuard Opti mize – to enable users to c ustomize system settings to be more productive * T oshiba EasyGuard ™ technology comprises a num ber of features some of [...]

102 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power For optimum DVD performance, it is recommended that you play DVDs while running the computer on AC power . The computer also has an internal real-time-clock (R TC) battery . The R TC battery powers the R TC me mory that stores your system configuration settings and the current time and date[...]

103 Mobile Computing Char ging batteries Charging batteries The battery needs to be charged be fore you can use it to power the computer . Never leave batteries in the battery charger for more than a week at a time. Doing so may reduce the potential charge of the battery . Always use the battery charger specified by T oshiba. Y ou can order a T osh[...]

104 Mobile Computing Char ging batteries HINT : Once the battery is fully charged, we recommend that you operate your computer on battery power until the batter y discharges completely . Doing this extends batter y life and helps ensure accurate monitoring of battery capacity . Charging the RTC battery Y our computer has an internal re al-time cloc[...]

105 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power Monitoring main battery power The computer ’ s main battery lig ht gives you an indication of the main battery’ s current charge: ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being char ged (AC adaptor connected). ❖ Glows green when the main battery is fully charged. ❖ Is unlit when the batter[...]

106 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power (Sample Illustration) P ower and battery light locations 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 calcu[...]

107 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power TECHNICAL NOTE: The computer dr ains the battery faster at low temperatures. Check your remaining charge frequen tly if you are working in temperatures below 50 degr ees Fahrenheit. The computer calculates the remaining battery charg e based on your current ra te of power use and other factors such[...]

108 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power 2 Click Change pl an sett ings under the power plan to be customized. The Edit Plan Settin gs window appears. 3 Click Change advanced power settings . The Advanced settings tab of the Power Options window appears. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of P ower Options screen 4 Click Battery to disp[...]

109 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power Microsoft ® has combined these options into preset Power Plans. Using one of these profiles lets you choose between maximum power savings and peak system performan ce. Y ou may also set individual power-saving options to suit yo ur own needs. The following sections describe how to choose a Power P[...]

110 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power 5 Click Change Ad vance d Settings to access settings for battery notification levels, hard drive power save time, etc. Y ou can click on the plus signs to expand each item and to see what settings are available for each item. 6 Click Sa ve Ch anges to save the plan changes you have performed. By d[...]

111 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 char ged main battery . Never short circuit the battery pack by either accidentally or intentionally bringing the battery terminals in contact with another conductive objec[...]

112 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery 5 Slide the battery release lock to the unlocked position. (Sample Illustration) Unlocking the battery r el ease loc k 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 i[...]

113 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery Inserting a charged battery T o insert a battery: 1 W ipe the terminals of the char ge 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 . I[...]

114 Mobile Computing T aking car e of your battery 3 Slide the battery lock to the locked position. (Sample Illustration) Locking the battery r elease lock 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 1 1 . 6 Restart the computer . T aking care of y[...]

115 Mobile Computing T aking car e of your battery ❖ If a battery is leaking or damaged, replace it immediately . Use protective gloves when handling a damaged battery . ❖ T o replace the main battery , use an identical battery that you can purchase through the T oshiba W eb site at accessories.toshiba.com . ❖ A reverse polarity condition sho[...]

116 Mobile Computing Disposing of used b atteries ❖ If you will not be using the system for an exte nded period, more than one month, remove the battery pack. ❖ If you are not going to use the computer for more than eight hours, disconnect the AC adaptor . ❖ Store spare battery packs in a cool dry place out of direct sunlight. Disposing of us[...]

117 Mobile Computing T raveling tips www .rbrc.org or call 1-800-822-8837. Notice regarding CR coin cell batteries, applicable to California, U.S.A. only: Perchlorate Material—sp ecial handling m ay apply . See http://www .dtsc.ca.gov/h azardouswaste/perchlorate/ . T raveling tips The environmental precautions listed in “Selecting a pl ace to w[...]

118 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 ® oper ating sy stem. Y ou use its features to start programs, find documents, set up system components, an[...]

119 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 askbar , Not ifi cation Area, and background pattern. (Sample Image) W indows ® operating system desktop Icons An icon represents a folder , file , or program t[...]

120 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Explorin g the desktop W indows ® Me dia ® Player — Plays and or ga nizes digital media files on your computer and on the Internet. If you place the cursor over a n icon, a popup description of the file contents appears. Y our desktop may contain other icons depen ding on your configuration. See W indo[...]

121 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Setting up for communications T o activate a specific task, double- click the appropriate Notification Area icon. 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 m[...]

122 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Setting up for communications The W indows ® operating system communicates with the modem and displays identifying informat ion reported by the modem. If the W indows ® operating system cannot communicate with the modem, it displays an error message. Consult the troubleshootin g s ect ions of your modem [...]

123 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[...]

124 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 , Network and Internet [...]

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

126 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 orld W ide W eb (or “W eb”) is a subset of the Int[...]

127 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 disp lays a h[...]

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

129 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using PC Car ds Using external speakers or headphones Y our computer is equipped wi th a full stereo soun d 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 to an audio CD, turn t[...]

130 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using PC Car ds Inserting a PC Card Before you insert a P C Card, refer to the docu mentation that comes with the card to see if you need to do anything before you insert it. T o insert a PC Card: 1 Locate the PC Card slot on th e left side of the computer . 2 Insert the PC Card. (Sample Illustration) Inse[...]

131 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using an Expr essCar d™ 4 Grasp the edges of the PC Card and slide it out of the slot. (Sample Illustration) Removing a PC Car d Setting up a PC Card for your computer Some PC Cards are ready to use as soon as you install them. Others, such as hard disk cards, network cards, and SCSI adapters, may need t[...]

132 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using an Expr essCar d™ 2 Insert the ExpressCard. (Sample Illustration) Inserting an Expr essCar d 3 When the card is almost all the way into the slot, push firmly but gently to ensure a firm co nnection with the computer . Do not force the card into position. Removing an ExpressCard ™ 1 Prepare the ca[...]

133 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot (A vailable on certain models) The Bridge Media Adapter slot (av ailable o n certain models) supports the use of Me mory S tick ™ , Memory S tick ™ PRO, Secure Digital ™ (SD ™ ), MMC ™ (MultiMediaCard ™ ), or xD-Picture Car[...]

134 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using the i.LINK® port Removing memor y media 1 Prepare the media for removal by clicking the Safely Remove Hardwar e icon on the Notification Area and then selecting the card or device you want to remove. If the system is unable to prep are the media for safe removal, a message will tell you to try again[...]

135 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using an e xpansi on de vice Using an expansion device The expansion port is u sed to connect your co mputer to an expansion device. This is an excellent investment if you are using your computer both in and out of the office. When you return to your desk , yo u can then connect to your network, print repo[...]

136 Chapter 5 T oshiba Utilities Y our computer includes several 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 defaul t options. These utilities are described in this chapter . ❖ TOSHIBA As sist ❖ T[...]

137 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 , Utilit[...]

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

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

140 T oshiba Utilities TOSHIB A Assist Protect & Fix The features available in this category are: ❖ TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic T ool Utility ❖ TOSHIBA HDD Protection Ut ility (Sample Image) T OSHIB A Assist window – Pr otect & F ix tab[...]

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

142 T oshiba Utilities TOSHIB A Applicatio n Installer TOSHIBA Application Installer The TOSHIBA Application Installe r all ows 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 A pplication Installer icon on the W indows ® desktop. 2[...]

143 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 types of passwords on your com puter: ❖ An instant passwor[...]

144 T oshiba Utilities Using a user passwor d Using a user password A user password provides power-on password protection. Setting a user password If you choose to set a supervisor or user password, T oshiba strongly recommends that you save your password in a location where you can later access it should you not remember it. T oshiba is not respon[...]

145 T oshiba Utilities Using a user passwor d 4 The User password utility appears. (Sample Image) TOSHIB A P assword Utility window 5 Click Registered . 6 Enter your password, and then enter it again to verify . 7 Click OK in the information dialog box. 8 Click OK to exit. Deleting a user password T o cancel the power-on password function: 1 Click [...]

146 T oshiba Utilities TOSHIB A PC Diagnostic T ool Utility 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 within the application for additional help. T o use the TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic T ool utility: 1 Click Start , All Programs , To s h i b a , U[...]

147 T oshiba Utilities TOSHIB A HDD Pr otection Utility TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility The TOSHIBA HDD Protection utility controls your computer ’ s hard disk drive (HDD) prot ection feature, which parks the HDD whenever motion is detected on th e computer . Using this utilit y , you can enable or disable hard disk drive (HDD) protection, and set[...]

148 T oshiba Utilities TOSHIB A SD™ Memory Car d 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 , Utilities , SD Memory Card F ormat utility , or click the S[...]

149 T oshiba Utilities Mouse Utility Mouse Utility The Mouse utility allows you to change your point ing device or mouse settings. T o access the Mouse utility: 1 Click Start , Contr ol P anel , and then Mouse under Hardwar e and Sound , or click the Mouse icon in the Optimize tab of TOSHIBA As sist. The Mouse Properties screen appears. (Sample Ima[...]

150 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 , Utilities , and then HWSetup , or click the T oshiba H ard ware Setup icon in [...]

151 T oshiba Utilities T o s h i b a H a rd w a re S e t u p frequency and decreases volt age depending on the power source: ❖ AC Power—If your computer is connected to the AC adaptor , the CPU frequency mode is set to high for faster processing. ❖ Battery Power—If your computer is running on battery power , the CPU frequency mode is set to[...]

152 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 “Hot Keys” on page 203 ). Y ou may select all applications or any subset of the following : ❖ Microsoft ® Internet Explorer ❖ Microsoft ® Of fi ce ❖ W indows ® Media [...]

153 T oshiba Utilities TOSHIB A Button Contr ols TOSHIBA Button Controls The TOSHIBA Button Controls allow you to customize the TOSHIBA As sist and T oshiba Pres entation b uttons. Those buttons are located to the left of the keyboard. T o access T OSHIBA Button Controls: 1 Click the T oshiba Button Control icon in the Optimize ta b of TOSHIBA As s[...]

154 T oshiba Utilities CD/D VD Drive Acoustic Silencer CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer This utility can slo w the speed of your optical d rive to make it run more quietly . Y ou can use this utility 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 Windows [...]

155 T oshiba Utilities TOSHI B A Accessibility TOSHIBA Accessibility The TOSHIBA Accessibility utility allows you to use the Fn key to create a hot key combinati on with one of the function ke ys without pressing the two keys simultaneously as is usually required. Using Accessibility lets you make the Fn key a stic ky k e y , meani ng you can press[...]

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

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

158 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 [...]

159 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, th e user ’ s fingerprint is read and [...]

160 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 Sett ings - Syst em Settings . 2 Check the Allow power -on security s[...]

161 T oshiba Utilities F ingerprint Au thentication Utility Fingerprints ❖ Enroll or edit current user ’ s fingerp rint templates—Runs the fingerprint enrollment wizard. Y ou can enroll, edit, or delete fingerprints for the current user and, if power-on security is implemented, control whether they are stored in the fingerprint device memory [...]

162 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[...]

163 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 eb page 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 disp[...]

164 T oshiba Utilities F ingerprint Au thentication Utility ❖ If the page has multip le registered forms, but there is no activ e form, all exi sting registered fo rm s for the page are disp l ayed. 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[...]

165 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 rot ector Suite Q[...]

166 T oshiba Utilities F ingerprint Au thentication Utility ❖ W ash and dry your hands thoroughly . ❖ Remove static electricity from your fingers by touching any metal surface. Static electricity is a common cause of reader failures, especially during dr y seasons such as winter . ❖ Clean the reader with a lint-free cloth. Do not use detergen[...]

167 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 message[...]

168 T oshiba Utilities ConfigF r ee™ 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 wi[...]

169 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 settings simply by sel[...]

170 T oshiba Utilities ConfigF r ee™ T o create a profile: 1 Click the icon in the Notification 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 wi ndow 4 Click Add to start the Creat e Profile W izard.[...]

171 Chapter 6 If Somet hing G oes W r o ng Some problems you may encounter wh en using your computer are relatively easy to identify and solv e. Others may require 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 lik[...]

172 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 program should allow you to co nti nue working. If it does no t[...]

173 If Something Goes Wrong Pr oblems wh en you turn on the computer If you are using an AC adaptor , veri fy that th e computer is receiving power from the external power source by looking at the AC power light. If the indicator is glowin g, the co mp uter is connected to a live external power source. The computer starts but when y ou press a key [...]

174 If Something Goes Wrong Pr ob lems when you turn on the computer T o charge the batte ry , leave the computer plugged into a live wall outlet for several hours. Fo r mo re information see “Charging batteries” on page 103 . The computer displays the Non-System disk or disk error message. Make sure there is no diskette in the optional externa[...]

175 If Something Goes Wrong The W indows® operating system is not working 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 the DC -IN socket. The labels on the bottom of the computer and the AC adaptor show the specifications for voltage ("V"[...]

176 If Something Goes Wrong The W indows® operating system is not working ❖ Enable Boot Logging ❖ Enable low-resolution v ideo (640x480) ❖ Last Known G ood Configuration (advan ced) ❖ Directory Services Restore Mode ❖ Debugging Mode ❖ Disable automatic restart on system failure ❖ Disable Driver Signature Enforcement ❖ Start W ind o[...]

177 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict T o access W indows ® operating system Help and Supp o rt: 1 Click Start , then click Help and Support , or press F1 . The Help and Support window appears. 2 Then do one or both of the following: ❖ In the search field, type in the topic for whi ch you need help and follow the on -screen[...]

178 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e 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, remove it from the computer . ❖ Disable another system component and use its resources for the new [...]

179 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict ❖ The Resources tab, which lists resources assigned to the monitor , optical drive, option al 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 used by the device. [...]

180 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar 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 high-capacity battery , and real- time clock (R TC) battery). Power problems are interrelated. For exam ple, a faulty AC adaptor or power [...]

181 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict Check the power options via your Power Plans (see “Power Plans” on page 109 for m ore information). Have you added a dev ice, 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 di splay power set to turn off auto[...]

182 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict Display problems Here are some typical display problems and their solutions: 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 password feature b y pressing Fn and F1 simultaneously . If you have reg [...]

183 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict T o change the number of colors displayed: 1 Right-click in a blank area of the Windows ® desktop. 2 Click Personalize , and then Display Settings . 3 Change the Colors option and click OK . For more information see Wi ndows ® Help. A message displays saying that ther e is a pr oblem wit[...]

184 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar 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 garbage in them. T ypical disk problems are: Y ou are ha ving tr ouble acc[...]

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

186 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict Y ou press the disc eject b utton, b ut the driv e 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 [...]

187 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar 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 microp hone is fed to the speakers and the speaker volume is too loud. Adjust the volume control. PC Card problems PC Cards (PCMCIA-com[...]

188 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 3 Double-click the appropriate PC Card. The operating system displays your PC Card’ s Properties dialog box, which contains informati on abou t your 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 (input[...]

189 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict Refer to the card’ s documentat ion, whi c h sh oul d contain a troubleshooting section. Printer problems This sectio n lists some o f the most common prin ter proble ms. The printer will not print. Check that the printer is connected to a working power ou tlet, turned on and ready (on l[...]

190 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict The modem will not r eceive or transmit pr operly . Make sure the cable from the modem to the tel ephone line is firmly connected to the computer ’ s mod em port and the telephone line jack. Check the port settings to make su re the hardware and software are referring to the same COM port[...]

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

192 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict ❖ Connect your computer directly to your router or broadb and modem, by plugging a standard CA T5 Ethernet patch cable (sold separately) into you r computer's RJ45 Ethernet port. If your connection problem disappears, the probl em lies in th e Wi - F i ® part of your network. ❖ Us[...]

193 If Something Goes Wrong D VD 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 with its o wn management utility . If it does, the ut ility may be disabling the W indows ® operatin[...]

194 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits The screen sa v er runs while y ou ar e watching a movie 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 select Personalize from the menu. 2 Select None for the screensaver . 3 Cli[...]

195 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 o ur ability to solve problems will improve as you learn about how the computer and its software work together . Get familiar with al[...]

196 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 [...]

197 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits Backing up your data or your entire computer with the Windows ® operating system For most of us, by far the most val uable component of our computer system is the data we have created with it, and stored on its hard disk drive. Since problems with either hardware or software can make the da[...]

198 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits General tips for installing hardware and software Here are a few tips to help insure 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 ® , [...]

199 If Something Goes Wrong If you need further assistance 5 Use the new hardware or software for a while, noting any new problems. Make sure that your critical applications (e-mail, busi ne ss apps, etc.) are working correctly , and verify that important devices are still functioning. 6 For each additional hardware or software item, repeat these s[...]

200 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 Web site For technical support, or to stay current on the most recent software and hardware options fo[...]

201 If Something Goes Wrong T oshiba’ s worldwide of f ices T oshiba’ s worldwide offices A ustralia T oshiba (Aus tralia) 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 92[...]

202 If Something Goes Wrong T oshiba’ s worldwide of fices For more information on additi onal T osh iba worldwide locations, 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.) G mbH Hammfeldd[...]

203 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Appendix A Hot Keys The TOSH IBA Cards pr o vi d e a qui c k w ay 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 ❖ Instant security [...]

204 Hot K eys 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 disp layed by pressing the associated hot key . Hot keys are keys that, when pressed in combi[...]

205 Hot Keys Application Cards 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Application Cards The Application Cards are used to launch these applications: 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) TOSHIB A Ca[...]

206 Hot K eys Application Car ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 Double-click the Card for the application to be launched. The associated application is launched. Card Case The Card Case feature allows you to choose which cards appea r in the Application Card d isplay (see “Using the Application Cards” on page 205 ). T o use the Card Case: 1 Move the c[...]

207 Hot Keys Hot K e y Functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 5 T o close the Card Case, click the icon in the top-right corner of the screen. 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 Functions. Hot keys are keys that, when pressed [...]

208 Hot K eys Hot K e y Functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Password security The Fn + F1 hot key function activates instant security . The 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 locks the computer . Selecting this Card or pressing th[...]

209 Hot Keys Hot K e 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 power plans that are displayed by this function, are set in the Power Options window . Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displ ays t[...]

210 Hot K eys Hot K e 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 74 . Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displ ays the following o ptions: (Sample Image) Sleep option[...]

211 Hot Keys Hot K e 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 72 . Selecting this Card or press[...]

212 Hot K eys Hot K e 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. The display modes are: ❖ Built-in display only ❖ Built-in display and external monitor simultaneously ❖ External monitor only ❖ Built-in display and TV (or other external video device) sim[...]

213 Hot Keys Hot K e y Functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Display brightness The dual display modes (int ernal display and externa l device) cannot be us ed while you are watching a n HD DVD. 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[...]

214 Hot K eys Hot K e 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 W i-Fi ® module. ❖ Bluetooth ® enabled—Enables just the Bl uetooth ?[...]

215 Hot Keys Hot K e y Functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Disabling or enabling the T ouchPad or Fn + This TOSHIBA Card or hot key enables/disables the T ouchPad. For more information on using th e T o uchPad, see “Using the T ouchPad™” on page 64 . Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displ ays the following o ptions: (Sample Image) Disa[...]

216 Hot K eys Hot K e 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 desired reso[...]

217 Hot Keys Hot K e 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 of f. Fn + This hot key turns t he sc roll lock feature on and off. Fn + This hot key causes the Z o o m i n g utility to zoom-out. Fn + This hot key ca[...]

218 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Appendix B P o wer Cord/Cable C o nnector s Y our notebook computer features a universal 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[...]

219 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[...]

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

Glossary 221 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 W ide W eb Te r m s The following terms may appear in this user ’ s guide. A active-matrix display — A li[...]

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

Glossary 223 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[...]

224 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 225 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 diskette). 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 print[...]

226 Glossary f ile extens ion — 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 ld er — Also called directory . A container for or ganizing files saved to a disk. A folder i[...]

Glossary 227 hot key — (1) A feature in which cert ain keys in combination with the Fn key can set system op tions or control system parameters, such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of keys that activates a memory resident program. hot swapping — The ability to add or remove devices from a computer while the computer is runni[...]

228 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 229 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 another[...]

230 Glossary 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) ar e operating system, application, an d utility . See also operating system, application, utili ty . properties — The attributes of an object or device. F[...]

Glossary 231 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 between the computer and an appropriate device. Compare parallel . shortcut — See k e yboar d shortcut . software — See[...]

232 Glossary W We b — See W orld W ide W eb . Wi- Fi ® — A registered trademark term of the W i-Fi ® Alliance that stands for W ireless Fidelity , and is anoth er term for the communication protocol to permit an Et hernet connection using wireless communication comp onents. W orld Wide W eb (www) — The worldwide network of W eb sites linked[...]

234 Index A AC adaptor 44 AC power connecting adaptor 45 accessories docking solutions 135 memory 49 adding memory 49 Alt keys 84 audio files 128 audio features 128 B backing up files 82 battery changing 111 charge indicator light 45 , 105 charge not lasting 180 charging 44 , 46 conserving power 108 disposal 116 low charge 10 7 monitoring power 45 [...]

235 Index set up 121 compact disc positioning 95 compact discs handling 95 inserting 94 removing 98 compact disk drive using 93 computer caring for 80 cleaning 80 moving 80 non-system disk or disk error message 174 not accessing disk drives 173 running on battery power 101 setting up 42 , 50 warning resume failure message 173 computer lock 81 compu[...]

236 Index ExpressCard inserting 131 removing 132 external monitor not working 183 mouse 68 external diskette drive connecting 69 external display , adjust ing 67 F F A T (File Allocatio n T able) 184 file extensions 91 file, backing up 82 files backing up 92 printing 91 restoring 93 saving 89 fingerprint authentication 157 enrollment 157 Fn keys 84[...]

237 Index hot keys 217 not working 173 overlay keys 86 Special W indows keys 85 troubleshooting 181 using 83 keyboard, external 68 keyboard, full-size 84 L lock computer , using 81 M main battery removing 111 memory adding 49 problem solving 179 removing expansion slot cover 51 memory module inserting 52 installation 49 removing 56 microphone 128 m[...]

238 Index power button 48 , 58 power profile hot key 110 power source 44 connecting 45 power usage modes 109 powering down using Hibernation 75 using Shut Down 73 using Sleep 77 precautions 40 primary button 65 printer connecting 68 problem solving 189 printing a file 91 problem solving AC power 180 accessing disk drives 173 battery charge does not[...]

239 Index running the computer on battery power 101 S safety computer 117 disposing of batteries 116 icons 37 precautions 40 saving files 89 screen blank 182 does not look normal/flick ers 18 2 secondary button 65 set up communications 121 setting up adding memory 49 computer 42 , 50 setting up a connection 124 Sleep mode hot key 210 sound problem [...]

240 Index wireless networking 125 W izards Dial-Up Networking W izard 123 W orld W ide W eb 126 www 126[...]