Toshiba E100 Series manual

G M A D0 0189010 08/08 If you need assistance: ❖ T oshiba’ s Support W eb site pcsupport.toshiba.com ❖ T oshiba Customer Support Center Calling within the United States (800) 457 -7777 Calling from outside the United States (949) 859 -4273 For more in formation, see “If Something Goes Wrong” on page 148 in this gui de. Satellite ® E100 S[...]

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 ® E100 Series Recordable and/or ReWritable Drive(s) and Associated Software W arranty The computer system you purchased may in[...]

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

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

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

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

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

8 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Because W ireless LAN products operate w ithin the guidelines found in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations, TOSHIBA belie ves W ireless LAN is safe for use by consumers. Thes e standards and recommendations reflect the consensus of the scientif ic community and result from deliberations of panels and committ[...]

9 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this de vice may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause unde sired operation of th is device. L ’ utilisation de ce dispositif est soumis aux deux conditions suiv antes: (1) il ne doit pas prod[...]

10 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The European Union WEEE (W as te from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive Information The European Union WEEE (W aste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directiv e is intended to protect the quality of the en vironment and human health through the responsible use of n atura l resources and the adoption of [...]

11 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Howe ver , due to dif ferences between the indi vidual PSTNs provided in dif ferent countries/re gions the approv al does not, of itself, gi ve an unconditional assurance of successful operation on ev er y PSTN network termination point. In the ev ent of problems, y ou should contact your equi pment supplier in the first in[...]

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

13 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Radio Approvals for Wireless Devices The following information is de pendent on wha t type of wire less device is in your computer . Not all devices are available on all models. Approved Countries/Regions for the Intel ® Wireless Wi-Fi ® Link 5000 Series This equipment is approv ed to the radio standard by the countries/r[...]

14 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Approved Countries/Regions for use for the Atheros AR5BXB72 2.4 + 5GHz 11n minicard This equipment is approv ed to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table. Do not use this equipment except in the countries/regions in the following table. This device works on passive scan only. A peer -to-peer mode[...]

15 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Europe - Restrictions for us e of 2.4 GHz Frequencies in European Community Countries Slov enia South Korea Spain Sweden Switzerland/ Liechtenstein Ta i w a n ( R O C ) U AE (United Arab Emirates) Ukraine United Kingdom Uruguay USA V enezuela België/ Belgique: For pri vate usage outside b uildings acr oss public grounds ov[...]

16 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Europe - Restrictions for Use of 5 GHz Frequencies in European Community Countries O: allowed x: forbidden ❖ T o remain in conformance with Euro pean spectrum usage laws for Wireless LAN operation, the above 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz channel limitations apply . The user should use the wireless LAN utility to check the current cha[...]

17 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 for the wireless network to ensure th e Access Point device( s) are properly configured for European Community op eration. Approved Countries/Regions for use for the Atheros AR5BXB63 11g minicard This equipment is approv ed to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table. Do not use this equipment exce[...]

18 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Approved Countries/Regions for the Realtek ® RTL8187B This equipment is approv ed to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table. Do not use this equipment except in th e countries/regions in the follow ing table. Albania Argentina Australia Austria Azerbaijan Bahrain Bangladesh Belgium Bolivia Bosni[...]

19 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Approved Countries/Regions for use for the Intel ® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection This equipment is approv ed to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table. Do not use this equipment except in th e countries/regions in the follow ing table. An adhoc mode is available in Ch1- Ch11(802.11b/g)[...]

20 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 An adhoc mode is available in Ch1- Ch11(802.11b/g), An Infrastructure mode is available in Ch1-Ch11 (802.11b/g) Ch36,40,44,4 8,52,56,60, 64,149,153,157 ,161,165 (802 .11a). 11a, 11b, 11g and 11n wire less are based on IEEE 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11 g and 802.11n respecti vely . The IEEE 802.11n specificatio n has not been fi[...]

21 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Bluetooth wireless technology is a new in novative t echnology , a nd TOSHIBA has not confirmed compatibility of its Bluetooth products with all computers and/or equi pment using Bluetooth wirel ess technology other than TOSHIBA portable comp uters. Always use Bluetooth cards from TOSH IBA in or der to enable wireless netwo[...]

22 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Bluetooth ® Wireless T echnology and Y our Health The products with Bluetooth ® wireless technolog y , like other radio de vices, emit radio frequency electromagnetic ener gy . The le vel of ener gy emitted by devices with Bluetooth wireless technology howe ver is much less than the electromagnetic energy emitted by wire [...]

23 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Exposure to Radi o Frequency Radiatio n The radiated output power of the Bluetooth Card f rom TOSHIBA is far below the FCC radio frequency exposur e limits. Neverthe less, the Bluet ooth Card from TOSHIBA shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is mini mized. Regulator y s[...]

24 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using this Equipment in Japan In Japan, the frequency bandwi dth of 2,400 MHz to 2,483.5 MHz for sec ond generation low-po wer data communicatio n systems such as this equipment ov erlaps that of mobile object identifi cation systems (premises radio station and specified lo w-power radio station). 1. Sticker Please put the [...]

25 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Device Authorization This device obtains the T echnical Regu lation Conformity Certification, and it belongs to the device class of radio equipment of low-power data communication system radio station stipulated in the Radi o Law of Japan. The Name of the radio equipment: EYXF2CS TELECOM ENGINEERING CENTER Approv al Number:[...]

26 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Copyright This guide is copyrighted by T oshiba Amer ica Information Systems, Inc. with all rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this guide canno t be reproduced in any form without the prior written permission of T o shiba. No patent liability is assumed, howe ver , with respect to the use of the information containe[...]

27 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T rademarks Satellite and ConfigFree are re gistered trademarks of T oshiba Ameri ca Information Systems, Inc. and/or T oshiba Corporation. Microsoft, Outlook, Windo ws, and Wi ndo ws V ista are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporatio n in the United States and/or other countries. DirectX, Activ e[...]

28 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Contents Introduction ................ ................................................................ 35 This guide ...............................................................37 Safety icons ............................................................38 Other icons used ...............................................[...]

29 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Using the computer for the first time ......................49 Opening the display panel .................................49 Your computer’s features and specifications ....50 Turning on the power .......................................50 Adding memory (optional) ......................................51 Using th[...]

30 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys .........................................73 Function keys .................................................... 73 Special Windows ® keys ...................................73 Overlay keys .....................................................74 Using the overlay to type numeric data ........[...]

31 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Determining remaining battery power ...............93 What to do when the main battery runs low .....94 Setting battery notifications ..............................94 Conserving battery power ................................95 Power Plans ......................................................96 Using a hot key to [...]

32 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Removing memory media ............................... 115 Using the eSATA/USB combo port ........................115 Chapter 5: Utilities .............. ...................................................... 116 TOSHIBA Assist .................................................... 117 Connect .......................[...]

33 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong ............. ...................... 148 Problems that are easy to fix ................................148 Problems when you turn on the computer ............149 The Windows ® operating system is not working ..152 Using Startup options to fix problems ............ 152 Internet p[...]

34 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Hot key functions ..................................................180 Volume Mute ..................................................181 Lock (Instant se curity) ....................................182 Power plan .....................................................183 Sleep mode .................................[...]

35 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 I n t roduct ion W elcome to the world of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. W ith your T osh iba computer , your work and entertainment can accompan y you where ver you go. Y our Comp uter model may be ENERGY ST AR ® compli ant. If the model you purchased is compliant, it is labeled with the ENER GY ST AR ® log o [...]

36 Introd uction 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 According to the EP A, a computer meeting the new ENERGY ST AR ® specifications will use between 20% and 50% less energ y depending on how it is used. If all U.S. household and businesses replaced old computers with ne w ENERGY ST AR ® qualified models, we would sav e more than $1.8 billion in energy costs o[...]

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

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

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

40 Chapter 1 Getting Started This chapter provides tips for us ing your computer ef fecti vely , summarizes how to connect components, and explains what to do the first time you use your computer . The “Instruction Manual for Safet y and Comfort, ” that is shipped with your computer, contains impo rtant safety information. Please read the safet[...]

41 Getting Started Selecting a place to work T o keep your computer in prime operating condition, protect your work area from: ❖ Dust, moisture, and direct sunlig ht. ❖ Equipment that generates a strong electromagnetic field, such as stereo speakers (other than speakers that are connected to the computer) or speakerphones. ❖ Rapid changes in [...]

42 Getting Started Selecting a place to work ❖ Avoid prolonged physical contact with the underside or s urface of the computer . ❖ Computer base and palm rest can become hot! Avoid prolonged contact to prevent heat injur y to skin. Read the “ A void e xtended contact between computer base/palm rest and skin” section in the “Instruction Ma[...]

43 Getting Started Setting up your computer Important information on your computer’ s cooling fan Y our co mputer may have a CPU cooling fan that cools the C PU by drawing outside air into the computer . Always mak e sure your compute r and AC adapt or have adequate ventilation and are protected from overheating when the power is turne d on or wh[...]

44 Getting Started Setting up your computer Please handle your computer carefully to avo id scratching or damaging the surface. Setting up your software When you turn on the computer for the first time, do not turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely . The names o f windows displaye d, and the order in which windows[...]

45 Getting Started Re gistering your computer with T oshib a Registering your computer with T oshiba Product registration is strongly reco mmended, and allows T oshiba to send you periodic updates, announcement s, and special of fers applicable to your p roduct. Product registration can be com pleted by either visiting the T oshiba W eb site at htt[...]

46 Getting Started Connecting to a power source Connecting to a power source Y our comp uter requires power to operate. Use the po wer cord/cable and A C adaptor to connect the comput er to a liv e electrical outlet, or to charge the computer’ s battery . Never pull on a power cord/cable to remove a plug from a socket. Always grasp the plug direc[...]

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

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

49 Getting Started Using the computer for the f irst time Battery life and charge time may var y depending on the applications, power management settings, and features used. Using the computer for the first time The computer is now ready for you to turn it on and be gin using it. Opening the display panel 1 Facing the front of the com puter, locate[...]

50 Getting Started Using the computer for the fir st time Small bright dots ma y appear on your screen display wh en you turn on your computer . Y our disp lay contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is manufactured using high- precision technology . An y small bright dots that may appear on your display are an intrins[...]

51 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Press and release the po wer b utton. The on/off light glows white. (Sample Illustration) T urning on the power The preinstalled operating syst em will load automatically . When you turn on the computer for the first time, do not turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely [...]

52 Getting Started Using the T ouchP ad™ Using the T ouchPad ™ The T ouchPad ™ , the small, rectangular area located in front of the keyboard, is sensiti ve to touch and enables you to move the cursor with the stroke of a f inger . Simply mov e your finger on the T o uchPad in the direction you would l ike to mov e the cursor: ❖ T o mov e t[...]

53 Getting Started Using external display de vices Control buttons When a step instructs you to clic k or choose an item, move the cursor to the item, then press an d release the primary (left-hand) button. T o double-click, press the primary button twice in rapid succession. The primary button usually co rresponds to the left mouse button. The fun[...]

54 Getting Started Using external display de vices Connecting to a TV using HDMI™-CEC HDMI™-CEC (Consumer Electronics Co ntrol) is a standard in the CE Industry which allows de vices to work together ov er an HDMI cable. T oshiba computers with HD MI-CEC include a T oshiba utility (that may need to be install ed) which can allow you to: ❖ Use[...]

55 Getting Started Using an external k e yboard ❖ LCD + HDMI—Built-in display and TV (extended desktop) ❖ Switch monitor—Swi tch primary display between internal display and external monitor when using extended desktop (Sample Image) Display options window 3 Release the Fn key . Adjusting the quality of the external display T o obtain the b[...]

56 Getting Started Connecting a printer 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 software as instructed by the printer manufacturer , the printer may not function correctly . Read the documentation that came[...]

57 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 not support Plug and Play , follo w these steps to set it up for the first time. Y ou[...]

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

59 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/dis c 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 [...]

60 Getting Started T urning off the computer Sleep mode The Sleep command places the comput er into a po wer-saving mode. Sleep sa ves the current state of the computer to memory so that, when you restart the comp uter , you can continue working from where you left of f. After your computer sleeps for an extended period of time, the Windows ® oper[...]

61 Getting Started T urning off the computer Using the Shut Down command The Shut do wn command complet ely shuts down the computer without saving your work or the cu rrent state of th e computer . This command closes all open program s, shuts down the operating system, and then turns of f your computer . Use the following steps to turn of f your c[...]

62 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 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. These[...]

63 Getting Started T urning off the computer Once the computer is conf igured, you can turn it off b y either pressing the power b utton or closing the display panel, de pending on the options set . Restarting your computer T o start the computer up again, press the po wer b utton unt il the on/off light glows white. If you turn off the computer by[...]

64 Getting Started T urning off the computer T o use an y of these methods, you first need to enable them using the Power Options feature. 1 Click Start , Contro l Panel , System and Maintenance , and then Po wer Options . The Po wer Options window appears. 2 Click Change pl an settings under the power plan to be customized. The Edit Plan Settin gs[...]

65 Getting Started T urning off the computer ❖ Po wer button action Set this option to Hibernate if you want the computer to go into Hibernation mode when you press the power button. ❖ Start menu po wer button Set this option to Hibernate if you want the computer to go into Hibernation mode when you click the power button in the Start men u. 6 [...]

66 Getting Started T urning off the computer 2 Click Sleep . The computer sa ves the status of all open programs and files to the memory , turns off the display , and enters into a low-po wer mode. The on/off light blinks amber indicating the computer is in Sleep mode. Configuring Sleep mode options Y ou can place the computer into Sleep mode by ei[...]

67 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[...]

68 Getting Started Customizing your comp uter’ s settings Once the computer is conf igured, you can place it into Sleep mode by either pressing the po wer button or closing the display panel, depending on the Sleep options set. Starting again from Sleep mode T o start up the computer from Sleep mode, press the power b utton until the on/off light[...]

69 Getting Started Caring for your computer Moving the computer Before moving your computer, e ven across the room, make sure all dri ve acti vity has ended (the internal storage drive and optical dri ve indicator lights stop glowing) and al l external peripheral cables are disconnected. Do not pick up the computer by its display panel or by the ba[...]

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

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

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

73 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboar d Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys (Sample Illustration) Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys The Ctrl , Fn , and Alt keys do dif ferent things depending on the program you are using. For more inform ation, see your program documentation. Function keys The function k eys (not t o be confused with the Fn key) are the 12 keys at the[...]

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

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

76 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 ® E xplorer . W indo ws ® Explorer gi ves you a view of your computer’ s contents as a hi erarchy or “tree. ” Y ou can easily see the contents of each driv e and folder [...]

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

78 Learning the Basics Saving your work Saving files 1 In your Windo ws ® -based application, click File , and then Sav e . 2 Click Browse f olders . If you are working with a docum ent that already has a f ile name, this i s all you need to do. If you created a ne w document, your program displays a Sav e As dialog box. Use this dialog box to spe[...]

79 Learning the Basics Printing your work File names The W indo ws ® operating system supp orts long file names that can contain up to 260 characters and can include spaces. Some applications do not support long file names and require file names limited to no more th an eight characters. Y ou may use all the letters, numb ers, and other characters[...]

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

81 Learning the Basics Using the optical drive Restoring your work T o restore information from your backup media to your internal storage dri ve, use the Restore page in the backup program. Look in the online Help or your op erating system documentation for information on restoring files. TECHNICAL NOTE: When restoring files, the backup program pr[...]

82 Learning the Basics Using the optical drive When viewing DVD movies use the DVD Player software that came with your computer . Optical drive components The optical dri ve is located on the side of the computer . Y our optical drive may look like this: (Sample Illustration) Optical drive Drive in-use indicator light —Indicates when the driv e i[...]

83 Learning the Basics Using the optical drive Media control buttons The media control buttons located to the side of the ke yboard let you mute the sound and play audio CDs or D VD movies when the computer is on. (Sample Illustration) Media contr ol buttons The Play/Pause button starts playing the disc or makes it pause if currently playing. The S[...]

84 Learning the Basics Using the optical drive Inserting an optical disc T o insert an optical disc into the dri ve: 1 Make sure the computer is turned on. The dri ve will not open if the computer’ s power is of f. 2 Make sure the dri ve’ s in-use indicator light is off. 3 Press the dri ve’ s eject button. The disc tray slides partially out o[...]

85 Learning the Basics Using the optical 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 surface of the disc. Do not s tack discs. If you incorrectly handle the discs, you c ould lose data. 8 Make sure the disc is co[...]

86 Learning the Basics Using the optical drive If your disc does not run using this metho d, try using an applicat ion that is associated with the media on the disc. For example, if it is a music CD, open Windo ws 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 f iles on [...]

87 Learning the Basics T oshiba’ s online r esour ces 2 Pull the tray out until it is fully open , remov e the disc, and place it in its protecti ve co ver . 3 Gently press the tray in to close it. Removing a disc with the computer off T o remov e a disc with the computer turned of f: 1 Insert a slender object, such as a straightened paper clip, [...]

88 Chapter 3 Mobile Computing This chapter cov ers all aspects of using your com puter while trav eling. T oshiba’ s energy-saver design Y our co mputer enters a low-po wer suspension mode when it is not being used, thereby conserving energy and sa ving money in the process. It has a number of other features that enhanc e its energy ef ficiency .[...]

89 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power Battery Notice Battery life may vary considerably from specif ications depending on product model, configuration, applications, power management settings and features utilized, as well as th e natural performance variations produced by the design of indi vidual components. Published battery [...]

90 Mobile Computing Char gi ng batteries Power management Y our co mputer ships with the p o wer management op tions preset to a configuration that will prov ide the most stable opera ting en vironment and optimum system performan ce for both A C po wer and battery modes. Changes to these settings may result in system performance or stability issue[...]

91 Mobile Computing Char ging ba tteries Charging the main battery T o charge the main battery while it is in your computer , plug the computer into a li ve electrical ou tlet. 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 b[...]

92 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power T o rechar ge the R TC battery , plug the computer into a liv e electrical outlet and leav e the computer powered on for 24 hours. It is seldom necessary to charge the RTC battery because it charges while the computer is on. If the RTC battery is low , the real-time clock and calendar may display th[...]

93 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power HINT : Be careful not to confuse the batter y light ( ), the on/off light ( ), and the power button light (nea r the upper -right corner of the keyboard). When the on/off light or power button light flashes amber , it indicates that the system is suspended (us ing the Windows ® operating system Sle[...]

94 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power Mov e the cursor ov er the power icon in the Notification Area, see “Finding your way around the desktop” on page 106 . A po p-up message displays the remaining battery power as a percentage. W ith repeated discharges and rechar ges, the battery’ s capacity gradually decreases. A frequently us[...]

95 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power T o change the default notification settings: 1 Click Start , Contro l Panel , Mobile PC , and th en Po wer Options . The Po wer Options window appears. 2 Click Change plan s ettings under the po wer plan to be customized. The Edit Plan Settin gs window appears. 3 Click Change advanced power setting[...]

96 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power There are v arious ways in which you can conserv e power and extend the operating time of your battery: ❖ Enable Sleep or Hibernation, which saves po wer when you turn of f the computer and turn it back on again ❖ Use the W indows ® po wer-saving option plans These power -saving options contro [...]

97 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power T o edit a plan or to edit advanced settings, continue to the following steps. 4 Click Change Plan Se ttings to choose the plan you want to edit. This screen allows you to change basic settings. 5 Click Change Adv anced Settings to access settings for battery notification lev els, inte rnal storage [...]

98 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery 2 While continuing to press Fn , press F2 until you select the desired Power Plan. The Po wer Plan options are: Balanced, Po wer Sav er , and High Performance. 3 Release the Fn key . The hot ke y card disappears. Y ou are now in the selected mode. Changing the main batter y When your main battery has ru[...]

99 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery 5 Slide the battery release lock to the unlo cked position. (Sample Illustration) Unlocking the battery r elease 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 its[...]

100 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 i t with rev erse polarity . [...]

101 Mobile Computing T aking car e of your battery 5 Reconnect any cables that were remov ed in step 3 of “Removing the battery from the computer” on page 98 . 6 Restart the computer . T aking care of your batter y The follo wing sections offer tips on how to take care of your battery and prolong its life. Safety precautions ❖ If the battery [...]

102 Mobile Computing Disposing of used b atteries Maintaining your batter y Fully discharging your battery pack will allo w better accurac y of the battery meter . T o fully discharge your battery pack: ❖ Periodically , disconnect the computer from a power source and operate it on battery power until the battery pack fully discharges. Before doin[...]

103 Mobile Computing Disposing of used batteries Never attempt to dispose of a battery pack by burning or by throwing it into a fire, and never allow exposure to a heating a pparatus (e.g., microwave oven). Heat can cause a battery pack to explode and/or release caustic liquid, both which may possibly cause serious injury . Always dispose of used b[...]

104 Mobile Computing T raveling tips T raveling tips The en vironmental precautions listed in “Selecting a place to work” on page 40 , also apply while traveling. ❖ Nev er leav e your computer on a sunny ledge or in a place where it could get wet or cov ered in d ust. ❖ Always tra vel with the comput er in a carrying case. T oshiba of fers [...]

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

106 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Explorin g the desktop Finding your way around the desktop Y our computer’ s desktop includes sev eral standard features: icons, Start button, T askb ar , Notifi cation Area, and back ground pattern. (Sample Image) W indows ® oper ating system desktop Icons An icon represents a folder , file, or program[...]

107 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Exploring the desktop Y our de sktop may contain other icons depending on yo ur configuration. See W indo ws ® online Help for more specific information on each icon and ho w to use it. Start button Y ou use the Start b utton to: ❖ Start programs ❖ Open documents ❖ Adjust system settings ❖ Find fi[...]

108 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 browser or communications program ❖ An Internet Service Pro vider (ISP ) or online service if you plan to use t[...]

109 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features An overview of using the Internet Accessing a network T o access a network: ❖ At the of fice, c onnect an Ethernet cable to the Network port (RJ45) on your computer . For specif ic information about connecting to the network, consu lt your network administrato r . Many hotels, airports, and of f ices of [...]

110 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features An overview of using the Internet Internet Service Providers T o connect a computer directly to the Internet, many people and businesses use an Internet Servi ce Provider (ISP). An ISP is a company that has the equipment and the telecommunication lines necessary to maintain an Internet connection. Y ou can[...]

111 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Explorin g audio featur es ❖ Internet chat roo ms A chat room is a W eb site that offers a pla ce where people with similar interests and ideas comm unicate in real-time, one-on- one or in groups, by typing messages which are instantly viewed by others on their computer screens. ❖ Internet news groups [...]

112 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Explor ing audio feat ur es 2 Click Start , All Programs , Acces sories , and then Sound Recorder . (Sample Image) Soun d Recor der scr een 3 Click the Start Recording button. 4 Speak normally into the microphon e. 5 When you hav e f inished recording, click the Stop Recording button. The Sa ve As dialog b[...]

113 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features FM tuner FM tuner Y our computer may come equipped with a built-in FM tuner and a separate FM antenna. With this FM tuner feature you can listen to li ve local FM radio stations. T o use th is feature: 1 T urn on your computer . 2 Plug in the FM antenna into the FM tuner port on your computer . ❖ Y ou ca[...]

114 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot T o E-mail, instant message or video conference, you must be connected to the Internet. Dependin g on your computer mode l, the process of sendi ng E-mail, taking pictures or recording video messages may vary . The W eb Camera soft ware, by defa ult, sh ould already be r[...]

115 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using the eSA T A/USB combo port When inserting memory media, do not touch the metal contacts. Y ou could expose the storage area to static electric ity , which can destroy data. Removing memor y media 1 Prepare the media for remo v al by clicking the Safely Remo ve Hardwar e icon in the Notification Area [...]

116 Chapter 5 Utilities Y our comp uter includes sev eral utilities designed to help you to reconfigure your system to best meet your individual needs. T o gether , these allo w you to ascerta in certain sys tem details, set additional options, or change default optio ns. These utilities are described in this chapter . The utilities described in th[...]

117 Utilities TOSHIB A Assist ❖ TOSHIB A Button Su pport ❖ CD/D VD Dri ve Acoustic Silencer ❖ TOSHIB A Accessibility ❖ Fingerprint Authentication Utilit y ❖ ConfigFree® ❖ TOSHIB A Face Recognition TOSHIBA Assist The TOSHIB A Assist pro vides qui ck access to computer functions and allows you to customize a range of com puter settings. [...]

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

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

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

121 Utilities TOSHIB A Assist Optimize The features av ailable in this category are: ❖ TOSHIB A SD™ Memory Card Format Utility ❖ Mouse Utility ❖ TOSHIB A Hardware Setup ❖ TOSHIB A Zooming Utilit y ❖ TOSHIB A Button Su pport ❖ CD/D VD Dri ve Acoustic Silencer ❖ TOSHIB A Accessibility ❖ TOSHIB A Face Recognition (Sample Image) T OSH[...]

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

123 Utilities Setting passwor ds Using a supervisor password A supervisor password pre vents 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 you not r[...]

124 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 allo ws 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 conf iguration (superv[...]

125 Utilities Setting passwor ds T o register a password for the po wer- on password functions: 1 Click Start , All Programs , To s h i b a , Utilities , and then TOSHIB A Assist . The TOSHIB A Assist windo w appears. 2 On the left side, click the Secure tab . 3 Click the User Password icon. The Password tab of the TOSHIB A Hardware Setup windo w a[...]

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

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

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

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

130 Utilities TOSHIB A SD™ Memory Boot Utility 4 Select the dri ve where the SD card is located. 5 Select Read from a floppy disk . 6 Click Start . T o create a bootable SD card with the Read from an image file option, you need a third-party application. Booting from a bootable SD card T o boot from a bootab le SD card: 1 Create a bootable SD car[...]

131 Utilities Mouse Utility Mouse Utility The Mouse utility allows you to change your pointing device or mouse settings. T o access the Mouse utility: 1 Click Start , Contr ol Panel , and then Mouse under Hardwa re and Sound , or click the Mouse icon in the Optimize tab of TOSHIB A Assi st . The Mouse Properties screen appears. (Sample Image) Mouse[...]

132 Utilities TO S H I BA H a rd w a re S e t u p TOSHIBA Hardware Setup TOSHIB A Hardware Setup is the T oshib a configuration management tool av ailable through th e W indows ® operating system. T o access it: ❖ Click Start , All Programs , To s h i b a , Utilities , and then HWSetup , or clic k the TOSH IBA Ha rdw a re S et up icon in the Opt[...]

133 Utilities TO S H I BA H a rd w a re S e t u p ❖ CPU —Allows you to enable or disable CPU frequency switching modes Dynamically Swit chable —This mode is the default setting fo r your computer , and automatica lly changes the processing frequency and decreases voltage depending on the po wer source: ❖ AC P o w e r —If your computer is [...]

134 Utilities TO S H I BA H a rd w a re S e t u p ❖ LAN —Allo ws you to enable/disab le the network por t and wake-on LAN function ❖ Illumination —T urns the panel LED lights on and off ❖ Passw ord —Allows you to set a user password ❖ USB —Allows you to enable or disable USB Legacy Emulation and enable or disable USB Sleep and Charg[...]

135 Utilities TO S H I BA H a rd w a re S e t u p ❖ The “USB Sleep and Charge function” only works for compatible ports. ❖ When “USB Sleep and Charge function” is Enabled, USB bus power (DC 5V) will be supplied to compatible ports even when the power of the computer is turned OFF . ❖ USB bus power (DC 5V) is similarly supplied to the [...]

136 Utilities TO S H I BA H a rd w a re S e t u p If the function does not work with Mode-1 setting, chang e it to Mode-2. Some external devices may not be able to use this function in either mod e. When this happens, change the setting to Disabled. Setting item: Enabled (Mode-1) -- Enables th e function Enabled (Mode-2) -- Enables th e function Di[...]

137 Utilities TOSHIB A Zooming Utility TOSHIBA Zooming Utility This utility allows you to select which applications will work with the zoom in/out hot ke ys (see “Zoom (Display resolu tion)” on page 190 ). Y ou may select all applications or any subset of the following: ❖ Microsoft ® Internet Explorer ® ❖ Microsoft ® Of f ice ❖ W indo [...]

138 Utilities TOSHIB A Button Support For more information about how to use the T OSHIBA Zooming Utility , right-click the icon in the Notification Area and then click Help . TOSHIBA Button Support TOSHIB A Button Support allows you to customize the Mute and Media buttons . These buttons ar e located on the system control panel directly above the k[...]

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

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

141 Utilities F ing erprint Authent ication Utility Fingerprint Authentication Utility The fingerprint authentication uti lity can be used to replace the keyboard-based user password authentication system when booting up. The fingerprint authentication uti lity can also be us ed for user logon. The user’ s f ingerprint is read; if the system reco[...]

142 Utilities F ing erprint Authenticati on Utility Fingerprint Logon The fingerprint utility enables logon to your computer u sing fi ngerprints. During us er enrollment, f ingerpr int samples are sav ed 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 compar[...]

143 Utilities F ing erprint Authent ication Utility ❖ A void the follo wing finger conditions for enrollment or recognition as they may result in fingerprint enrollment erro rs or a drop in the f ingerprint recognitio n success rate. ❖ Soaked or swollen fi nger (e.g., after taking bath) ❖ Injured finger ❖ We t f i n g e r ❖ Soiled or oily[...]

144 Utilities ConfigF r ee® ❖ The recognition success rate may dif fer from user to user . ❖ T o shiba does not guarantee that this fingerprint recognition technology will be error -free. T o shiba does not guarantee that the f ingerprint reader will recognize the enrolled user or accu rately screen out unauthorized users at all times. T oshib[...]

145 Utilities ConfigF r ee® Starting ConfigFree ® T o start ConfigFree ® , be sure the computer has a wired or wireless connection. Then perform any of the follo wing steps: ❖ Click Start , All Programs , To s h i b a , and then ConfigFree . ❖ Double-click the Config Free ico n in the Notification Area. ❖ Press the TOSHIB A Assist button ([...]

146 Utilities ConfigF r ee® ❖ Status of W ireless Connection switch (Sample Image) Connect ivity Doctor scr een Profile Settings The Prof ile Settings utility lets you save network settings in “profiles . ” ConfigFree ® prof iles are useful for easily switching network settings an d devices. Y ou can switch networ k settings simply by selec[...]

147 Utilities ConfigF r ee® T o create a profile: 1 Click the icon in the Notif ication Area. 2 Mov e the pointer to Prof ile . 3 Click Open Settings . The ConfigFree Prof ile Settings windo w appears. (Sample Image) ConfigF ree Pr ofile Settings windo w 4 Click Add to start the Create Prof ile W izard.[...]

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

149 If Something Goes Wrong Pr oblems when 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 prog ram should allow you to continue working. If it does not, c[...]

150 If Something Goes Wrong Pr oblems when you turn on the computer If you are using an A C adaptor , v eri fy that the computer is recei ving power from the external po wer source by looking at the A C power light. If the indicator is glo wing, th e computer is conn ected to a liv e external po wer source. The computer starts but when y ou pr ess [...]

151 If Something Goes Wrong Pr oblems when you turn on the computer If you are running on battery power , it is recommended that you do not lea ve the computer in Sleep mode for lo ng periods of time. T o char ge the battery , lea ve the computer plugged into a liv e wall outlet for sev eral hours. For more information see “Charging batteries” [...]

152 If Something Goes Wrong The W indo ws ® operating system is not working 5 V erify that the A C adaptor is th e correct unit for your computer model. The computer may not be abl e to start from an A C adaptor that is rated for less current (amperage) than the computer requires, e ven if the rated v oltage is correct, and the plug fits correctly[...]

153 If Something Goes Wrong The W indo ws ® operating system is not working ❖ Safe Mode with Command Pr ompt ❖ Enable Boot Logging ❖ Enable low-resolution video (640x480) ❖ Last Kno wn Good Conf iguration (adv anced) ❖ Directory Services Restore Mode ❖ Deb uggin g Mode ❖ Disable automatic restar t on system failure ❖ Disable Driv e[...]

154 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict The Windows ® operating system can help you If the operating system has started properly b ut 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 indo ws ® operating system Hel p and Support: 1 Click Start , then[...]

155 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict The device most recently connected to the system is th e one most likely to be causing a conflict. Resolving conflicts There are sev eral things you can do to resolve hardw are conflicts: ❖ Get the most recent dri vers from the manuf acturer . ❖ Disable the device. For an ol der de vic[...]

156 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict ❖ The Resources tab, which lists resources assigned to the monitor , optional external opti cal dri ve, optional external diskette dri ve, and other power -using functions. Thi s tab does not appear if the device is not using resources. ❖ The Driver tab, which displays th e dri vers bei[...]

157 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict If the battery has completely discharged, it will not begin char ging immediately . Leave the A C ad aptor and po wer cord/cable connected, wait 20 minutes and s ee if the battery is charging. If the battery light is glowing after 20 minutes, let the computer continue charging the battery [...]

158 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict Y ou hav e connected an exter nal keyboard and the operating system displays one or mor e keyboard error messages. The keyboard you connected may be defecti ve or incompatible with the computer . T ry using a dif ferent make of ke yboard. Nothing happens when y ou press the k eys on the ext[...]

159 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict ❖ T ry adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on the external monitor . ❖ Press Fn and F5 simultaneously to make sure the display priority is no t set for the built-in screen . The screen does not look right. Y ou can change the display settings by clicking a blank area of the [...]

160 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict Small bright dots appear on y o ur TFT display when yo u turn on y our compu ter . Small bright dots ma y appear on your screen display wh en you turn on your computer . Y our disp lay contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is manufactured using high- precisio[...]

161 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict 6 Y ou can choo se one or both options: ❖ Automatically f ix f ile system er rors ❖ Scan for and attempt reco very of bad sectors 7 Click Start . Error-checking tests and repairs the disk. Y our hard disk seems very slo w . If you hav e been using your comput er for a long time, your f[...]

162 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict Optical drive problems Y ou cannot access a disc in the dri ve. If the optical dri ve is an e xternal driv e, make sure that the driv e’ s cable is properly connected to the computer . Make sure the tray that holds the optical disc is closed properly . Press gently until it clicks into pl[...]

163 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict The disc will not come out of the driv e when y ou click the eject button on the scr een. Press the b utton on the optical dri ve itself. For additional information see “Y ou press the disc eject button, but the dri ve tray does not slide out. ” on page 162 . Sound system problems No s[...]

164 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict T ry printing another file. For exam ple, you could create and attempt to print a short test file using Notepad. If a Notepad f ile prints correctly , the problem may be in yo ur original fi le. If you cannot resolve the problem, contact the printer’ s manufacturer . The printer will not [...]

165 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict ❖ V erify that the Service Set Ident if ier (SSID), or network name, is correct—i.e., that it matche s the SSID assigned to the access point you are attempting to co nnect through. SSIDs are case- sensiti ve. T oshi ba provides a Client Manager utility for setting and managing SSIDs. ?[...]

166 If Something Goes Wrong D VD operating pr ob lems 4 Enter PING 192.168.1.1 at the command pr ompt, and press Enter . If “Request T imed Out” or another error message appears in response, then the problem is prob ably W i-Fi ® -related. ❖ If you hav e enabled any security provisions (closed system, MA C address filtering, W ired Equivalen[...]

167 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits A blank scr een appears while watching a D VD-R OM movie or title. Change the setting for when to tu rn of f the display usin g the following steps: 1 Click Start , Contro l Panel , System and Maintenance , and then Po wer Options . 2 Click Choose whe n to tur n off the displ ay . 3 Select N[...]

168 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits If you hav e installed your own programs, you should back up these programs as well as your data file s. If something goes wrong that requires you to reformat your inte rnal storage dri ve and start again, reloading all your programs and data files from a backup source will sa ve ti me. Read[...]

169 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits 2 Click open System Protection . The System Protecti on tab of th e System Properties windo w appears. 3 Click Cre ate . 4 In the input field, enter a name that is descripti ve enough to be easily understood in the future, such as “Before inst alling Brand X Accounting app. ” Then click [...]

170 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits Backing up your data or your entire computer with the Windows ® operating system The most v aluable component of y our computer system is the data you create and store on its internal storage drive. Since problems with either hardware or softw are can make the data inacces sible or ev en de[...]

171 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits General tips for installing hardware and software Here are a fe w tips to help ensure safe and easy installation of ne w hardware (printers, pointing devices, e xternal hard drives, D VD writers, scanners, etc.) and software (applications like Microsoft ® Of fice and Adobe ® Photoshop ® ,[...]

172 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits 5 Use the new hardw are or software for a while, noting any new problems. Mak e sure that your critical applications (e- mail, business applications, etc.) are w orking correctly , and verify that important de vices are still functioning. 6 For each additional hardware or software item, repe[...]

173 If Something Goes Wrong If you need further assistance Before connecting the eSA T A device to your computer and external power source, read the documentation that ca me with the device and follow the manufacturer’ s instructions. If you need further assistance If you have follo wed the recomm endations in this chapter and are still having pr[...]

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

175 If Something Goes Wrong T oshiba’ s worldwide of fices For more information on additio nal T oshiba world wide locations, please visit: www .toshiba. co.jp/i ndex. htm . France T o shiba Systèmes (France) S.A. 7, Rue Ampère; B. P . 131 92800 Puteaux Cédex France Germany T oshiba Europe GmbH Leibnizstraße 2 D-93055 Regensbu rg Germany Ital[...]

176 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Appendix A Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot ke ys and TO SHIB A Cards provi de a quick way to modify selected system functions and to launch applications. There are two types of T OSHIB A Cards: Hot Ke y Cards and Application Cards. Hot Key Cards The Hot Ke y Cards are used to set or modify the following system functions: ❖ Mu[...]

177 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 Ke y Cards are normally hidden from view . The Cards appear when you press the Fn key . Hot keys are keys that, when pressed in combina tion with the Fn key , turn system functions on and off. Hot keys have a legend on the key indicating the option o[...]

178 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: TOSHIB A Assist For more information, refer to “TOSHIB A Assist” on page 117 . TOSHIB A HDD Protection utility For more information, refer to “TOSHIB A HDD Protection Utility” on page 12 7 . PC D[...]

179 Hot Keys /TOSHIBA Ca rds Application Cards 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Not all functions are supported on all models. Using the Application Cards T o launch an application using the Application Cards: 1 Press and hold the Fn ke y . The TOSHIB A Cards display at the top of the screen. (Sample Image) TOSHIB A Car d display 2 Click the “stack ed” ca[...]

180 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Card Case The Card Case feature allo ws you to choose which cards appear in the Application Car d display (see “Using the Application Card s” on page 179 ). T o use the Card Case: 1 Click Start , All Programs , To s h i b a , Utilities , and then Settings for Flash Cards . (Sam[...]

181 Hot Keys /TOSHIBA Ca rds Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Volume Mute or Fn + This TOSHIB A Card or hot ke y enables/disables volume mute on your computer . When volume mute is enabled, n o sound will come fro m the speakers or headphones. Selecting this Card or pressing the hot ke y displays the following options: (Sample Image) V olu [...]

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

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

184 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sleep mode or Fn + This TOSHIB A Card or hot k e y places the computer into Sleep mode. For more information about Sleep mode, please see “Using and configuring Sleep mode” on page 65 . Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displays the following options: (Sample Image) S[...]

185 Hot Keys /TOSHIBA Ca rds Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Hibernation mode or Fn + This TOSHIB A Card or hot k e y places the computer into Hibernatio n mode. If Hibernation mode is disabled, this hot key will not respond. For more information on Hibernation mode, see “Using and configuring Hibernation mode” on page 63 . Selecting t[...]

186 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Output (Display switch) or Fn + This TOSHIB A Card or hot ke y cycles through the power - o n d i sp l a y o p t io n s (only the f irst option is a vailable when you do not have an external monitor attached) (the last option is available only if you are in Extend ed Display Mode).[...]

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

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

189 Hot Keys /TOSHIBA Ca rds Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Disabling or enabling the T ouchPad™ or Fn + This TOSHIB A Card or hot ke y enables/disables th e T o uchPad. For more information on using the T ou chPad, see “Disabling or enabling the T ouchPad™” on page 53 . Selecting this Card or pressing the hot ke y displays the fo[...]

190 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Zoom (Display resolution) or Fn + [ Space bar ] This TOSHIB A Card or hot key switches screen resolution. Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displays the following options: (Sample Image) Scr een r esolution options Cycle through the screen resolu tions, then select the de[...]

191 Hot Keys /TOSHIBA Ca rds Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Keyboard hot key functions Fn + This hot k ey turns the curs or control overlay on and off. Fn + This hot k ey turns the numeric overlay on and of f. Fn + This hot k ey turns the scroll lock feature on and off. Fn + This hot key tu rns the T OSHIB A Zo o mi ng Utility to zoom-out[...]

192 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Appendix B P o wer Cord/Cable C o nnector s Y our co mputer ships w ith the correct power su pply for th e country of purchase. This appendix shows the shapes of the typical A C po wer cord/cable connectors fo r v arious parts of the world. USA and Canada UL ap prove d CS A ap pr oved United Kingdom BS ap prove d Australia[...]

193 Glossar y TECHNICAL NOTE: Some features defined in this glossary may not be available on your computer . Acronyms The follo wing acronyms may app ear in this user’ s guide. AC alternating current BIOS basic input/output system bps bits per second CD compact disc CD-R OM compact disc read-only memory CD-R W compact disc re write memory CMOS co[...]

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

Glossary 195 SDRAM synchronous dynamic random access memory SRAM static random access memory SSD Solid State Driv e SVGA super video graphics adapter TFT thin film transistor USB universal serial bu s 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-m[...]

196 Glossary baud rate — The speed at which a comm unication de vice, such as a printer or mo dem, transmits info rmation. Baud rate i s the number of signal changes per second (not necessarily th e same as bits per second). See also bits per second . BIOS (basic input/ output system ) — Basic instructions, stored in read- only memory (R OM), c[...]

Glossary 197 central processing unit (CPU) — The chip that functions as the “brain” of the computer . It takes informa tion from outside sources, such as memory or keyboard input, processes the information, and sends the results to another device that uses the information. character — Any letter , number , or symbol you can use on the compu[...]

198 Glossary D default — The setting selected by a program when the user does not specify an alternati ve setting. device — A component attached to the computer . Devices may be external (outside the computer’ s case) or internal (inside the computer’ s case). Printers, disk dr iv es, and modems are examples of devices. device dri ver — A[...]

Glossary 199 double-click — T o press and release the pointin g de vice’ s primary button rapidly twice without moving the pointing device. In the W indows ® operating system, this refers to the pointing device’ s left button, unless otherwise stated. double-density d iskette — A 3.5-inch diskette that can hold up to 720 KB of information [...]

200 Glossary F fil e — A collection of relate d information, sav ed on disk with a unique name. A file may be a program, information used by a program, or a document. See also docum ent. f ile allocation table (F A T) — The section of a s to r a g e d r ive that keeps track of the location of stored files. fil e n a m e — A set of characters [...]

Glossary 201 Hibernation — A feature of many T oshiba computers that sav es to the i nt e r n a l s to ra g e d r ive the current state of your work, including all open files and programs, when you turn the computer off. When you turn on the computer again, your work is returned to the same state it was when the computer w as turned off. See also[...]

202 Glossary liquid crystal disp lay (LCD) — A type of display that uses a liquid substance between two transparent electrode panels. When an electric current passes through the electrodes, the molecules in the liquid form a crystalline pattern that polarizes the light passing through it. A filter o ver the electrodes permits only non-polarized l[...]

Glossary 203 N network — A collection of computers a nd associated de vices that are connected by communications facilities. A network allows you to share data and peripheral de vices, su ch as printers, with other users and to exchange electronic mail. non-interlaced — A method of refreshing a computer scre en, in which each pixel of e very li[...]

204 Glossary Plug and Play — Generally , refers to the computer’ s ability to automatically configure itself to work with periph eral de vices. When capitalized, refers to a sta ndard that, when followed by a device manufacturer , allo ws a computer to conf igure itself automatically to work with the device. pointing de vice — Any de vice, su[...]

Glossary 205 RJ11 — A modular connector used o n most U.S. telephone systems and direct-connect modems. The RJ11 co nnector is a 6-wire connector . R OM (read-only memory) — Non-v olatile memory that can be read but not written to. Non-volatile here means that information in ROM remains whether or not the computer is recei ving power . This typ[...]

206 Glossary T TFT display — See active-ma trix display . U universal serial bus (USB) — USB is a serial b us that supports a data transfer rate of up to 4 80 Mbps (480 million bits per second). USB can connect up to 127 peripheral de vices through a single all- purpose USB port. USB allows hot swapping of peripherals. See also bus, hot swappin[...]

207 Index A A C adaptor 46 A C power (DC-IN) connecting adaptor 47 A C power light 46 accessories memory 51 adding memory 51 Alt ke ys 73 Application Cards 178 audio fil e s 111 audio features 111 B backing up files 71 battery Call2Recycle™ 103 changing 98 charge indicator light 48 , 92 charge not lasting 157 charging 48 , 91 conserving power 95 [...]

208 Index battery 103 CD/D VD Driv e Acoustic Silencer 139 changing main battery 98 character keys 72 charging the battery 48 checking device properties 155 click 53 communications set up 108 computer caring for 68 cleaning 68 moving 69 non-system disk or disk error message 151 not accessing disk driv es 150 running on battery power 88 setting up 4[...]

209 Index problem with display settings/ current settings not wor king with hardware 159 warning resume failure 150 Error-checking 160 eSA T A connecting to the eSA T A/USB combo port 172 eSA T A/USB combo port Using 115 exploring the desktop 105 ext er n al monitor not working 159 mouse 55 external diskette driv e connecting 57 external display , [...]

210 Index surfing 110 uploading and downloading files 111 URL address not found 153 using 109 Internet Service Providers ISPs 110 K keyboard character keys 72 function keys 73 hot keys 191 not working 150 ov erlay keys 74 special W indo ws® keys 73 troubleshooting 157 unexpected characters 157 using 72 keyboard, e xternal 55 keyboard, full-size 72[...]

211 Index connecting cable to A C adaptor 47 cord/cable 47 cord/cable connectors 192 energy-sa ving features 88 problem solving 156 turning on 50 power b utton 51 po wer plan hot key 97 po wer plans 96 power source connecting 47 po wering do wn using Hibernation 63 using Shut Dow n 61 using Sleep 65 precautions 41 printer connecting 56 problem solv[...]

212 Index with computer on 86 main battery 98 running the computer on battery power 88 S safety computer 10 4 disposing of batteries 102 icons 38 precautions 41 safety precautions main battery 101 saving f iles 77 screen does not look norm al/flickers 159 screen problems blank screen 158 set up communications 108 setting up A C adaptor 46 adding me[...]

213 Index U USB Sleep and Charge cannot use 172 USB W akeup function does not work 172 USB-compatible printer 56 user password, disabling 125 user password, setting 124 using a file extension 79 Utilities 116 V video projector adjusting display 55 W war ran ty standard limited warranty 39 We b 109 We b C a m e r a using 113 We b s i t e s 173 Wi - [...]