Toshiba F55-Q5021 manual

G M A D0 0180013 07/08 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 169 in this gui de. F50 Series User’ [...]

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: Qosmio ® F50 Series Recordable and/or ReWritable Drive(s) and Associated Software W arranty The computer system you purchased may includ[...]

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 your al arm 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 In some situations or en vironments, the use of W ireless LAN may be restricted by the proprietor of the b uilding or responsible representativ es of the organization. These situatio ns may for e xample include: ❖ Using the W ireless LAN equipment on board airplanes, or ❖ In any other en vironment where the risk of inter[...]

9 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The term “IC” before the equipment certif ication number only signifies that the Industry Canada technical specifications were met. T o prev ent radio interference to the licensed service, this device is intended to be operated indoors an d away from windo ws to pr ovide maximum shielding. Equipment (or its transmit ante[...]

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 differences between the individual P STNs provided in dif ferent countries/re gions the approv al does not, of itself, gi v e 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 use for the Atheros AR5BXB72 2.4 + 5GHz 11n minicard This equipment is approv ed to the radio standard by the countr[...]

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

15 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[...]

16 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 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 except in the countries/regions in the following table. This device works on passive scan only. A peer -to-peer mode is not ava[...]

17 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[...]

18 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)[...]

19 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Approved Countries/Regions for the Intel ® Wireless Wi-Fi ® Link 4965AGN 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), An Infrastructu[...]

20 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Bluetooth ® Wireless T echnolo gy Interoperability Bluetooth ® Cards from TOSHIB A 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 def ined and approv ed b[...]

21 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Approved Countries/Regions for use ( Bluetooth ® wireless technology) Bluetooth ® Card from T oshiba equipment is ap proved to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the follo wing table. Do not use this equipment except in th e countries/regions in the follow ing table. Bluetooth ® Wireless T echnology and Y our[...]

22 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 In some situatio ns or en vironments, the use of Bluetooth wireless technology may be restricted by the proprietor of th e building or responsible representati ves of the organization. These situations may for example include: ❖ Using the equipment with Bluetooth wireless technology on bo ard airplanes, or ❖ In any othe[...]

23 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Ta i w a n The legal communications mentioned in the abov e item refer to radio communications operated in accordan ce with telecommunication laws and regulations. Lo w power radio frequency electric machin ery shall resist ag ainst interference from legal communications or from industrial, scientific and medical radio emis[...]

24 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2. Indication The indication shown belo w appears on this equipment. 1 2.4: This equipment uses a frequency of 2.4 GHz. 2 FH: This equipment uses FH-SS modulation. 3 The interference range of this equipment is less than 10m. 4 This equipment uses a frequenc y bandwidth from 2,400 MHz to 2,483.5 MHz. It is impossible to av o[...]

25 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Optical Drive Safety Instructions This appliance contains a laser syst em and is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT . T o use this model prop erly , read th e user’ s guide carefully and keep it for your fut ure reference. Never attempt to disass emble, adjust or repair an optical drive. Y ou could damage the drive. Y [...]

26 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Export Administration Regulation This document contains technical data that may be controlled under the U.S. Export Administration Regulations, and ma y be subject to the approval of the U.S. Department of Commerce prior to expor t. Any export, directly or indirectly , in contrav ention of the U.S. Export Ad ministration Re[...]

27 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T rademarks Qosmio is a registered tr ademark of T oshiba America Information Systems, In c. and/or T oshiba Corporation. Microsoft, Outlook, Windo ws, and Wi ndo ws V ist a are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporatio n in the United States and/or other countries. DirectX, Active Desktop, DirectSh[...]

28 5.375 x 8.3 75 ver 2.3 Contents Introduction ................ ................................................................ 35 This guide ...............................................................37 Safety icons ............................................................38 Other icons used ...............................................[...]

29 Contents 5.375 x 8.3 75 ver 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 Install[...]

30 Contents 5.375 x 8.3 75 ver 2.3 Cleaning the computer ......................................88 Moving the computer ........................................88 Using a computer lock ......................................88 Chapter 2: Learning the Ba sics ................................................. 90 Computing tips ..........................[...]

31 Contents 5.375 x 8.3 75 ver 2.3 Chapter 3: Mobile Computin g ........................... ...................... 109 Toshiba’s energy-saver design..............................109 Running the computer on battery power ..............109 Battery Notice ................................................. 110 Power management ........................[...]

32 Contents 5.375 x 8.3 75 ver 2.3 Surfing the Internet .........................................133 Internet features ..............................................133 Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet ......................................134 Exploring audio features .......................................134 Recording sounds[...]

33 Contents 5.375 x 8.3 75 ver 2.3 Fingerprint Authentication Utility ...........................162 Fingerprint utility limitations ...........................162 Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility .....162 Fingerprint Logon ...........................................163 Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader ...................[...]

34 Contents 5.375 x 8.3 75 ver 2.3 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows ® operating system ...............193 If you need further assistance ............................... 198 Before you contact Toshiba ............................198 Contacting Toshiba .........................................199 Other Toshiba Intern et Web sites [...]

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 Computer model may be ENERGY ST AR ® compliant. If the model you purchased is compliant, it is labeled with the ENERGY ST AR ® log o on [...]

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 save more than $1.8 billi on in energ y costs [...]

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 computer comes with the following documentation: ❖ An electronic version of the user’ s guide (this document ) ❖ It may also contain guides for other programs that may come with your system. For accessory information, visit T oshiba’ s W eb site at accessori[...]

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, ” th at is shipped with your computer, contains impo rtant safety information. Please read the safe[...]

41 Getting Started Selecting a place to work T o keep your computer in prime operating condition, pro tect 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 computer may have a CPU cooling fan that cools t he CPU by drawing outside air into the computer . Always mak e sure your compute r and AC adapt or have adequa te ventilation and are protected from overheating when the power is t urned 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 displa yed, and the ord er in which windo [...]

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

46 Getting Started Connecting to a power so ur ce Connecting to a power source Y our computer 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 dire[...]

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 AC 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 gi ves 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 the 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 begin 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 m ay appear on your screen display wh en you turn on your computer . Y our di splay 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 Adding memo ry (optional) Installing a memory module Memory modules can be installed in the memory module slot s on the base of the computer . Y ou will need a small Phillips screwdriv er for this procedure. If the computer has been running recently , the memory module may be hot. The surrounding area may also be hot. Allow the m[...]

53 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) If the computer is on, begin at step 1 ; otherwise, skip t o step 3 . 1 Click Start , and then click the arrow ne xt to the lock button in the lower -right corner of the Start men u. The Shut Down menu appears. (Sample Image) Shut Down menu 2 Click Shut Down . The operating system turns off the computer .[...]

54 Getting Started Adding memo ry (optional) 6 Using a small Phillips screwdri ver , loosen the capti ve scre w that secures the memory module slot cover . (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module slot cover 7 Remove the memory module slot cov er . 8 Place the screw and the cov er in a safe place so that you can retriev e them later . Stati[...]

55 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 11 Pick up the memory module by its sides, av oiding any contact with its connector . Position the modul e to ward the socket, aligning the connector ’ s notch with th e matching key in the socket. (Sample Illustration) Aligning the memory module with t he soc ket 12 Firmly press the mem ory module into[...]

56 Getting Started Adding memo ry (optional) 13 Once the module’ s connector is fu lly inserted into the socket, press downw ard on the top edge of the module to seat the module into the latches at the sides of the so cket. These latches should “snap” into place securely with th e corresponding cutouts in the side of the module. If the latche[...]

57 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 14 Replace the memory modu le slot cov er and secure it using the screw . 15 Re-insert the main battery . For mo re information on inserting the main battery , see “Inserting a char ged battery” on page 121 . 16 T urn the computer right side up. 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer . TECHN[...]

58 Getting Started Adding memo ry (optional) The following screen may appear when you turn on the power: If “Start Windows ® Normally” is highlighted, then press Enter . If one of the Safe Mode options is highlighted, it is best to press Enter to go into Safe Mode, then shut down and restart the system, at which time Windows ® should boot bac[...]

59 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 4 Replace the memory modu le slot cov er and secure it using the screw . 5 Re-insert the main battery . For mo re information on inserting the main battery , see “Inserting a char ged battery” on page 121 . 6 T urn the computer right side up. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer . TECHNICAL [...]

60 Getting Started Har d Drive Recovery Utilities Hard Drive Recovery Utilities (A vailable on certain models) Y our computer has been configured with a hard disk partitio n to allow you to recov er your hard di sk driv e or reinstall selected applications and software features or utilities. ❖ During the HDD Recovery Process it is strongly recomm[...]

61 Getting Started Har d Drive Recovery Utilities T o create recov ery D VDs: 1 Click Start , All Programs, T oshiba, Recovery , and then Recovery Disc Creator . 2 Select DV D (to create Recovery medi a on D VDs). 3 Select the items you want to copy by clicking the check box next to the item’ s Name—recov ery files, applications (original bundl[...]

62 Getting Started Har d Drive Recovery Utilities Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the recover y partition During the HDD Recovery Process it is strongly recommended that your computer be connected to an external power source via the AC Adaptor . Y ou hav e the options of recovering your system using the Hard Driv e Recov ery partition to the fa ctor[...]

63 Getting Started Har d Drive Recovery Utilities ❖ Erase the hard disk (Sample Image) T oshiba Recovery W izard scr een Recovering the original factor y image (recommended recover y method) Recovering a hard disk drive to its out of box state deletes all partitio ns on the hard disk drive and you r information will be lost. Be sure to save your [...]

64 Getting Started Har d Drive Recovery Utilities 2 Select Recover to out-of-box-state , and then click Next . A confirmation message displays reminding you that all data will be lost during the recovery process. Be sure to sa ve your work to ex ternal media before proceeding. 3 Click Next to be gin the recov ery . Once complete, a message displays[...]

65 Getting Started Har d Drive Recovery Utilities (Sample Image) Er ase the har d disk scr een 3 Select the desired method, and then click Next . A confirmation message displays reminding you that all data will be lost. Be sure you hav e sav ed your work to e xternal media before proceeding. 4 Click Next to be gin deleting the HDD. When the process[...]

66 Getting Started Har d Drive Recovery Utilities 2 Select Recover without changing the hard drive partitions . A confirmation message appears, reminding you that all information on the C: driv e will be lost during the recovery process. Be sure you hav e sav ed your work to e xternal media before proceeding. 3 Click Next to be gin the restoration.[...]

67 Getting Started Har d Drive Recovery Utilities Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recover y media If you need to recover your computer to its default factory state, you can rebuild the system using your Hard Dri ve Reco very Utilities. T o recover your hard disk d ri ve using the utilities burned to D VDs (refer to “Creating Recovery D VDs” [...]

68 Getting Started Har d Drive Recovery Utilities 5 If your system offers a choice of W indows V ista ® 32-bit or 64- bit operating system, select one at this time. If not skip to step 6. (Sample Image) Pr oduct Recovery Menu scr een 6 A warning screen will appear stat ing that when the reco very is ex ecuted all data will be deleted and rewritten[...]

69 Getting Started Har d Drive Recovery Utilities 7 The T oshiba Recovery W izard screen will appear . Please refer to “Hard Disk Driv e Recovery options” on page 61 to explain the av ailable recov ery options. (Sample Image) T oshiba Recovery W izard scr een Checking the HDD operating status After restoring your hard disk driv e, you can check[...]

70 Getting Started Using the T ouchP ad™ 4 Click Install . 5 Follo w the on-screen prompts to comple te the installation process. 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 finge[...]

71 Getting Started Using external display de vices The function of the secondary (right-hand) button depends on the program you are using. It usually corresponds to the right mouse button (“right-clicking”). Check your prog ram’ s d ocumentation to determine whether it uses the right mouse button. Using external display devices Y our computer[...]

72 Getting Started Using external display de vices Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or VCR/DVD player T o connect an HDMI™-compatible television or VCR/D VD player to the computer: 1 Connect one end of an HDMI cable (not included with your computer) to the HDMI O ut port on the side of your computer , and then connect the other end of [...]

73 Getting Started Using external display de vices Y ou can connect the sound to external audio devices in tw o ways: ❖ Using the headphone jack on th e side of the computer—This lets you connect directly to headphones, powered speakers, or a stereo system that supports input from a headph one output. Y ou need a cable (not included w ith your [...]

74 Getting Started Using external display de vices Directing the display output when you turn on the computer Once you connect an external display de vice, you can choose to use the internal display only , the external de vice only , or both simultaneously . Some modes are only available with the appropriate device attached and turned on. The quick[...]

75 Getting Started Using an external k e yboard The right-most icon in the above illustration is for the Swap Image Display mode. This mode is available only if the current setting is an extended desktop mode (Built-in Display and External Monitor , or Built-in Display and TV). In extended desktop mode, the image is split into two sides, one side p[...]

76 Getting Started Connecting a printer If your printer sup ports Plug and Play , your computer may automatically recogni ze the printer; th e printer is then ready for use. Refer to your printer docume ntation for further instruct ions. TECHNICAL NOTE: T o determine if your printer supports Plug and Play , check its documentation. If your printer [...]

77 Getting Started Connecting an optional external disk ette drive Connecting an optional external diskette drive Some operations, such as creati ng a password service disk ette, require a diskette dri ve designed for use with 3.5-inch diskettes. (Sample Illustration) Optional external USB diskette drive T o connect an optional e xternal USB disket[...]

78 Getting Started T urning off the computer Options for turning off the computer Depending on the operating sy stem installed, you have more than one option av ailable for turning off the computer: Shut Down, Hibernate, and Sleep. Each option has its advantages. ❖ Use the Shut Down or Hibernate command if you will not be using the computer for s[...]

79 Getting Started T urning off the computer For information on ho w to use and configure Hibernation mode see “Using and configuring Hibernatio n mode” on page 82 . 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 [...]

80 Getting Started T urning off the computer Using the Shut Down command The Shut do wn command complet ely shuts do wn 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 off your computer . Use the following steps to turn of f your c[...]

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

82 Getting Started T urning off the computer 6 Click App ly . 7 Click OK . Once the computer is conf igured, you can turn it off b y either pressing the power b utton or closing th e display panel, depending 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. I[...]

83 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 , Control Panel , System an d Maintenance , and then 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 g[...]

84 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 wh en 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 cli ck the po wer button in the Start men u.[...]

85 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[...]

86 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[...]

87 Getting Started Customizing your computer’ s settings 7 Click App ly . 8 Click OK . 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[...]

88 Getting Started Caring for your computer Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of the computer’ s keyboard, speaker , and other openings. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer and/or display . Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to clean the computer . T o keep your computer clean, gently wipe the [...]

89 Getting Started Caring for your computer 2 Pass the locking end through the loop. 3 Insert the cable’ s locking end into the security lock slo t on your computer , then engage the locking de vice. The computer is no w securely locked. (Sample Illustration) Attaching security lock cable[...]

90 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 storag e dri ve. If the network you are using goes down and you must restart your[...]

91 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[...]

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

93 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 different 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 [...]

94 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 ov erlay 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 eyboa rd. (Sample Illustration) Numeric and cursor contr ol o[...]

95 Learning the Basics Starting a pr o gram 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 find 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 th[...]

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

97 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 field in Start menu 2 Start typing the progra[...]

98 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 new document, your program displays a Sav e As dialog box. Use this dialog box to spec[...]

99 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 fi le names limited to no more th an eight characters. Y ou may use all t he letters, numb ers, and other characte[...]

100 Learning the Basics Backing up your work T o print a file: 1 If your printer is not on, turn it on no w . 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.[...]

101 Learning the Basics Using the optical drive Restoring your work T o restore information from your backu p media to your internal storage driv e, use the Restore page in t he 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[...]

102 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 [...]

103 Learning the Basics Using the optical drive Media control buttons The media control buttons located on the system control panel abov e the keyboard let you access the Internet and play audio CDs or D VD mo vies when the computer is on. (Sample Illustration) Media contr ol buttons The Media button launches the default media player and plays the [...]

104 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 [...]

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

106 Learning the Basics Using the optical drive Playing an audio CD Insert an audio CD and close the disc tray . If the computer is turned on, the default player opens. ❖ 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, turn the volume down. Do not set th[...]

107 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 [...]

108 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. Caring for optical discs ❖ Store your discs in their original con tainers to protect them from scratches and k eep them clean. ❖ Do not bend a di[...]

109 Chapter 3 Mobile Computing This chapter cov ers all aspects of using your comput er while trav eling. T oshiba’ s energy-saver design Y our computer 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 .[...]

110 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power Battery Notice Battery life may vary considerably from specifications 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 individual components. Published battery l[...]

111 Mobile Computing Char ging ba tteries Power management Y our computer ships with t he po 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[...]

112 Mobile Computing Char ging batteries Charging the main battery T o charge the main battery while it is in your computer, plug the computer into a li ve electrical ou tlet. The battery char ges whether the computer is on or off. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the batter y cann ot occur when your computer is using all of the pow er provided by[...]

113 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power If the R TC battery is lo w , the real-time clock and calendar may display the incorrect tim e and date, or stop working. T o rechar ge the R TC battery , plug th e 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 batt[...]

114 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. When the on/off light or power button light flashes amber , it indicates that the system is suspended (using the Windows ® operating system Sleep command). (Sample Illustration) P ower and ba[...]

115 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power Highlight the power icon in the Notification Area. A pop-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 ed older batt ery does not power the computer for as long as a new batte[...]

116 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power T o change the default notification settings: 1 Click Start , Control Panel , Mobile PC , 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 window appears. 3 Click Change advanced power settings [...]

117 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power There are v arious ways in which you can conserv e power a nd 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-sa ving option plans These power -saving options cont[...]

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

119 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, Power Sa ver , and High Performance. 3 Release the Fn key . The hot key card disappears. Y ou are now in the selected mode. Changing the main batter y When your main bat tery has ru[...]

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

121 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 . [...]

122 Mobile Computing T aking car e of your battery 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 pack produces an odor , o verheats or changes color or shape while it is being used or charged, turn of f the computer’ s power immediat[...]

123 Mobile Computing T aking car e of your battery 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 doi[...]

124 Mobile Computing Disposing of used b atteries Disposing of used batteries The life of a battery pack depends on usage. When the battery pack needs replacing, the main battery light flashes amber shortly after you hav e fully rech ar ged the battery . Y ou must discard a batter y if it becomes damaged. Never attempt to dispose of a battery pack [...]

125 Mobile Computing T raveling tips T o shiba is dedicated to preservi ng the en vironment by sponsoring Call2Recycle™ , a program of the Rechar geable Battery Recycling Cor pora tio n. For more information and for drop-of f locations, visit www .rbrc.org or call 1-800-822- 8837. Notice regarding CR coin cell batteries, applicable to California,[...]

126 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 i ts features to start programs, find documents, set up system components, and perfor[...]

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

128 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Explorin g the desktop Y our desktop may contain othe r icons depending on your 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 button to: ❖ Start programs ❖ Open documents ❖ Adjust system settings ❖ Find fil[...]

129 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[...]

130 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Setting up for communications Accessing a network T o access a network: ❖ At the of fice, c onnect an Ethern et cable to the RJ45 jack on your computer . For specific info rmation about connecting to the network, consult your network administrator . Many hotels, airports, and of fices of fer W i-Fi ® ac[...]

131 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Setting up for communications Before you can communicate using th e modem, you need to connect it to a telephone line. Y ou r computer’ s b uilt-in modem port provides an RJ-11 jack, allo wing you to connect the modem to a standard voice-grade telephone line. 1 Plug one end of a telephone cable (purchase[...]

132 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features An overview of using the Internet An overview of using the Internet The following sections gi ve a quick introduction to the Internet and some of its exciting featur es, under these headings: ❖ The Internet ❖ The W orld Wi de W eb ❖ Internet Service Providers ❖ Connecting to the Internet ❖ Surfin[...]

133 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features An overview of using the Internet Connecting to the Internet T o connect to the Internet, you need: ❖ A modem and telephone line, or a LAN connection ❖ A W eb browser ❖ An Internet Service Provider (ISP) account Once you hav e established an ISP account, you can connect to the Internet. 1 Connect you[...]

134 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Explor ing audio feat ur es If you hav e an account with an ISP , you can probably set up an email address at the same time you sign up for the service. ❖ Internet chat rooms A chat room is a W eb site that offers a place whe re people with similar interests and ideas comm unicate in real-time, one-on- o[...]

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

136 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features FM tuner FM tuner (A vailable on certain models) 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 liv e local FM radio stations. T o use this featur e: 1 T urn your computer on. 2 Plug in the FM antenna into the FM tuner port [...]

137 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using an Expr essCar d ® Dependin g on your computer mode l, the process of sendi ng E-mail, taking pictures or recording video messag es may v ary . The W eb Camera soft ware, by defa ult, shoul d already be running in the Notification Area. Using an ExpressCard ® The ExpressCard ® slot supports the us[...]

138 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot 3 Press the ExpressCard eject butto n once to pop it out slightly , and push it in to remove the ExpressCard. The ExpressCard ejects sl ightly from the slot. 4 Grasp the edges of the ExpressCar d and slide it out of the slot. (Sample Illustration) Removing an Expr essCar[...]

139 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot 2 Push the media into the ad apter until it locks in place. (Sample Illustration) Inserting memory med ia 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 me[...]

140 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using the i.LINK ® port Using the i.LINK ® port The i.LINK ® port on the side of the computer pro vides an extremely fast data transfer rate. In addition to high speed, the i.LINK ® port also supports isochronous data transfer (the delive ry of data at a guaranteed rate). This makes it ideal for device[...]

141 Chapter 5 Utilities Y our computer 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 de fault options. These utilities are described in this chapter . The utilities described in thi[...]

142 Utilities TOSHIB A Assist ❖ Fingerprint Authentication Utilit y ❖ ConfigFree® 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. T o access TOSHIB A Assist, click Start , All Programs , To s h i b a , Utilities , and then TOSHIB A Assist . The TOSHIB A[...]

143 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[...]

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

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

146 Utilities TOSHIB A Assist Optimize The features av ailable in this category are: ❖ 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 (Sample Image) T OSHIBA Assist window – Optimize tab[...]

147 Utilities TOSHIB A Applicati on Installer TOSHIBA Application Installer (A vailable on certain models) The TOSHIB A Application Installer allows you to reinstall the dri vers and applications that were originally bundled with your computer . T o reinstall dri vers and applications: 1 Click Start , All Programs, T oshiba, Recovery , and then TOS[...]

148 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 wo rk on your computer again. T oshiba supports se ve ral types of passwords on you r computer: ❖ An instant password?[...]

149 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[...]

150 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[...]

151 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 , Utilit ies , 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 [...]

152 Utilities TOSHIB A PC Dia gnostic T ool Utility 4 Click Not Registered. A pop-up screen ap pears asking for a password. 5 Enter the user password, then click OK . TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic T ool Utility This utility can h elp diagnose problem s with devices in your computer . Refer to the online Help documentatio n within the application for additi[...]

153 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 Hard ware and Sound , or click the Mouse icon in the Optimize tab of TOSHIB A Assi st . The Mouse Properties screen appears. (Sample Image) Mouse[...]

154 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 conf iguration 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 , Utilit ies , and then HWSetup , or clic k the TOSH IBA Ha rdw a re S et up icon in the O[...]

155 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 [...]

156 Utilities TO S H I BA H a rd w a re S e t u p Howe v er , the “USB Sleep and Ch arge function” may not work with certain external devices ev en if they are compliant with the USB specification. In those cases, turn the power of the computer ON to charge the de vice. ❖ The “USB Sleep and Charge function” only works for compatible ports[...]

157 Utilities TO S H I BA H a rd w a re S e t u p USB Sleep and Char ge function Settings —The default setting is Disabled. Changing the set ting to Enabled enables the use of this function. T o change the setting, launch TOSHIB A Hardware Setup and click on the USB tab . There are two modes, Mode-1 and Mode-2 in Enabled. For normal use, set the [...]

158 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 215 ). Y ou may select all applications or any subset of the following: ❖ Microsoft ® Internet Explorer ® ❖ Microsoft ® Of f ice ❖ W indo [...]

159 Utilities TOSHIB A Button Support For more information about how to use the T OSHIB A 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 [...]

160 Utilities CD/D VD Drive Acoustic Si lencer 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[...]

161 Utilities TOSHI BA A ccessibility TOSHIBA Accessibility The TOSHIB A Accessibility utility allows you to use the Fn ke y to create a hot ke y combination with one of the function keys 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[...]

162 Utilities F ing erprint Au thentication Utility Fingerprint Authentication Utility (A vailable on certain models) The fingerprint authentication utility (av ailable on certain models) can be used to replace the ke yboard-based user password authentication system when booting up. The fingerprint authentication uti lity can also be us ed for user[...]

163 Utilities F ing erprint Au thentication Utility Fingerprint Logon The fingerprint utility enables logon to your computer u sing fingerprints. During user enrollmen t, fing erprint samp les are sa ved 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 compare[...]

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

165 Utilities ConfigF r ee® ❖ The recognition success rate may dif fer from user to user . ❖ T oshiba does not guarantee that th is f ingerprint 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 oshi[...]

166 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 , Networking , and then Conf igFree . ❖ Double-click the Config Free ico n in the Notification Area. ❖ Press the TOSHIB A A[...]

167 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 network settings simply by select[...]

168 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 Creat e Profile W i zard.[...]

169 Chapter 6 If Somet hing G oes W r o ng Some problems you may encounter when 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 lik[...]

170 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[...]

171 If Something Goes Wrong Pr oblems when you turn on the computer If you are using an A C adaptor , v e rify 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 connected to a liv e external po wer source. The computer starts but when y ou pr ess a[...]

172 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 leav e the computer in Sleep mode for long periods of time. T o char ge the battery , lea ve the computer plugged into a li ve wall outlet for sev eral hours. For more information see “Charging batteries” o[...]

173 If Something Goes Wrong The W indows ® 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 [...]

174 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[...]

175 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar 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 H elp can assist you in troubleshooting the problem . T o access the W indo ws ® operating system Help an d Support: 1 Click Start , th[...]

176 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar 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 vice[...]

177 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict ❖ The Resources tab, which lists resources assigned to the monitor , optional external optical drive, optional external diskette dri ve, 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 u[...]

178 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict If only one memory module is to be installed, it must be installed in Slot A. Power and the batteries Y our computer recei ve s its po wer through the AC adaptor and power cord/cable or from the system batteries (battery , optional secondary battery , and real-t ime clock (R TC) battery). P[...]

179 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict The battery appears not to power the computer f or as long as it usually does. If you frequently repeat shallo w charge and di scha rge, the battery meter may become in accurate. Let the battery discharge completely , then try charging it ag ain. Check the po wer options vi a your Po wer P[...]

180 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict Nothing happens when y ou press the k eys on the external keyboard. Y ou may hav e plugged the external keyboard in while the computer was turned on. Using the computer’ s T ouchPad: 1 Click Start , and then click the arro w ne xt to the Lock button in the lower -right part of the Start m[...]

181 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 [...]

182 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 m ay appear on your screen display wh en you turn on your computer . Y our di splay contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is manufactured using high- precisio[...]

183 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict 6 Y ou can choose 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 internal storage driv e seems very slow . If you hav e been using your computer fo r a long[...]

184 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict Optical drive problems Y ou cannot access a disc in the driv e. 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[...]

185 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict The disc will not come out of the dri ve when y ou click the eject button on the scr een. Press the b utton on the optical dri ve itself. Fo r additional information see “Y ou press the disc eject button, b ut the dri ve tray does not slide out. ” on page 184 . Sound system problems No[...]

186 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict ExpressCard ® checklist ❖ Make sure the card is insert ed properly into the slot. ❖ Make sure all cables are securely connected. ❖ Occasionally a defecti ve ExpressCard ® slips through quality control. If another computer with a ExpressCard slot is av ailable, try the card in that m[...]

187 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict 3 Select the item you wish to remove and click OK . 4 Remov e the device when told it is safe to do so. Never swap modules when the computer is in Hibernation or Sleep mode. This is known as “warm swapping” and is not supported. For more information on Hibernation and Sleep modes see ?[...]

188 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 file prints correctly , the problem may be in yo ur original f ile. If you cannot resolve the problem, contact the printer’ s manufacturer . The printer will not p[...]

189 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict Wireless networking problems This section provides general troubleshooting tips for networking problems, specifically wireless (Wi-Fi ® ) networking. The terms and concepts used assume a bas ic understanding of networks, and may be for more advanced users. If you need assistance or if you[...]

190 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict ❖ V erify that the network connection is configured to obtain its Internet Protocol (IP) address dynamically: 1 Click Start , and then Network . 2 Click V iew Status . 3 Click Details . 4 V erify that the DHCP E nabled setting is set to Ye s . 5 Click Close . ❖ Use IPCONFIG to verify th[...]

191 If Something Goes Wrong D VD operating pr oblems The Windo ws ® operating system wireless management facility does not work. If you are using an e xternal W i-Fi ® adapter (an ExpressCard ® , USB adapter , or other variety), check if the adapter comes with its o wn management utility . If it does, the utility may be disabling the W indows ®[...]

192 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits 3 Select Never on When to turn of f the display . 4 Click Sav e changes . The screen sa ver runs while y ou ar e watching a movie or title. If the screen sav er is enabled, it runs on top of any movie or title you are watching. T o disable the screen sa ver: 1 Right-click on the desktop and [...]

193 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits Read the user’ s guides. It is very dif ficult to provide a fail-safe set of steps you can follo w ev ery time you experience a problem with the computer . Y our ability to solve problems will improve as you learn about how the computer and its software work together . Get familiar with al[...]

194 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits 3 Click Crea te . 4 In the input field, enter a name that is descripti ve enough to be easily understood in the future, such as “Before installin g Brand X Accounting app. ” Then click Create . 5 The W indo ws ® operating system creates the Restore Point, automatically stamps it with th[...]

195 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 s oftware can make the data inaccessible or ev en des[...]

196 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 ® ,[...]

197 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits 3 Install one it em of hardware or software. 4 Restart the W indo ws ® operating system. 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 working correctly , and verify that import[...]

198 If Something Goes Wrong If you need further assistance The eSA T A device is not recognized fr om Sleep or Hibernation mode. A connected eSA T A device may not be recognized if it is connected to the computer’ s eSA T A/USB combo port w hile the computer is in Sleep mode or Hibernation mode. If this occurs, disconnect the eSA T A device and t[...]

199 If Something Goes Wrong Other T oshiba Internet W eb sites Contacting T oshiba If you still need help and suspect that the probl em is hardware- related, T oshiba of fers a variety of resources t o help you. T oshiba’ s T echnical Support Web site For technical support, or to stay current on the most recent softw are and hardware options for [...]

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202 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Appendix A Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot ke ys and TO SHIB A Cards prov ide a quick way to modif y selected system functions and to launch applications. There are two types of T OSHIB A Cards: Hot K ey Cards and Application Cards. Hot Key Cards The Hot Ke y Cards are used to set or modify the following system functions: ❖ M[...]

203 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[...]

204 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Application Car ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Application Cards The Application Cards are used to launch these applications: Not all functions are supported on all models. TOSHIB A Assist For more information, refer to “TOSHIB A Assist” on page 142 . PC Diagnostic T ool utility For more information, refer to “TOSHIB A PC[...]

205 Hot Keys /TOSHIBA Ca rds Application Cards 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using the Application Cards T o launch an application using 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 “stacked” card on the far right of the display . The Applica[...]

206 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 The Card Case displays tw o rows of Cards. Cards that appear solid (not tr ansparent) in the bottom ro w are enabled and can be selected when the Application Cards are displayed. The top row contains all of the disabled cards . 4 T o enable a card, drag it from the top row to the[...]

207 Hot Keys /TOSHIBA Ca rds 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 user 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 th[...]

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

209 Hot Keys /TOSHIBA Ca rds 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 mod e” on page 84 . Selecting this Card or pressing the hot ke y displays the following options: (Sample Imag[...]

210 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Hibernation mode or Fn + This TOSHIB A Card or hot 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 Hibernatio n mode” on page 82 . Selecting th[...]

211 Hot Keys /TOSHIBA Ca rds 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 s pl a y o p t i o ns (only the first option is av ailable when you do not have an external monitor attached) (the last option is available only if you are in Ex tended Display Mode)[...]

212 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Display brightness Cycle through the display modes, th en select the desired mode. Not all functions are supported on all models. 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-i[...]

213 Hot Keys /TOSHIBA Ca rds 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 [...]

214 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 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 ouchPad, see “Using external display devices” on page 71 . Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displays the following opti[...]

215 Hot Keys /TOSHIBA Ca rds 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 ke y displays the following options: (Sample Image) Scr een r esolution options Cycle through the screen resolutio ns, then select the[...]

216 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 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 Z oo mi n g Utility to zoom-out.[...]

217 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Appendix B P o wer Cord/Cable C o nnector s Y our computer ships w ith the correct po wer su pply for the country of purchase. This appendix shows the shapes of the typical A C po wer cord/cable connectors fo r v arious parts of the world. USA and Canada UL ap prove d CS A ap pr oved United Kingdom BS ap prove d Australia [...]

218 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[...]

Glossary 219 DOS disk operating system DPI dots per inch DSTN dual supertwist nem atic DV D digital versatile (or video) disc DV D - RO M dig ital versatile (or video) disc read-only memory ECP enhanced capabilities po rt EPR OM erasable programmable read-only memory FAT f ile allocation table FCC Federal Communicat ions Commission GB gigabyte HDD [...]

220 Glossary 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 univ ersal serial b us URL uniform resource lo cator WA N wide area netw ork www W orld Wide W eb Te r m s The follo wing terms may appear in this user’ s guide. A activ[...]

Glossary 221 baud rate — The speed at which a comm unication de vice, such as a printer or modem , transmits inform ation. Baud rate is th e number of signal changes per second (not necessarily the sam e as bits per second). See also bits per second . BIOS (basic input/ output system) — Basic instructions, stored in read- only memory (R OM), co[...]

222 Glossary 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[...]

Glossary 223 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 i ves, and modems are examples of devices. device driv er — A[...]

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

Glossary 225 F fil e — A collection of related informatio n, sa ved 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 [...]

226 Glossary Hibernation — A feature of many T oshiba computers that sav es to the internal storage driv e 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 was turned of f. See also Sleep, Sus[...]

Glossary 227 liquid crystal di splay (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[...]

228 Glossary 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 scr een, in which each pixel of e very li[...]

Glossary 229 Plug and Play — Generally , refers to the com puter’ s abil ity to automatically configure itself to work with perip heral devices. 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, s[...]

230 Glossary 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[...]

Glossary 231 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 480 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 swapping[...]

232 Index A A C adaptor 46 AC p ow e r connecting adaptor 47 accessories memory 51 adding memory 51 Alt keys 93 Application Cards 204 audio fil e s 134 audio features 134 B backing up files 91 battery changing 119 charge indicator light 48 , 113 charge not lasting 179 charging 46 , 48 conserving po wer 116 disposal 124 low char ge 115 monitoring po[...]

233 Index moving 88 non-system disk or disk error message 172 not accessing disk driv es 171 running on battery power 109 setting up 43 , 53 warning resume failure messag e 171 computer lock 88 computing tips 90 ConfigFree® 165 connecting to a power source 46 connection set up 130 control buttons 70 Ctrl keys 93 D desktop creating new icon 127 maj[...]

234 Index external display , adj usting 75 F F A T (File Allocation T able) 182 file e xtensions 99 file, backing up 91 fil es backing up 100 printing 100 restoring 101 saving 97 fi ngerprint authentication 162 fingerprint Authentication Utility using 162 FM tuner 136 Fn keys 93 function keys 93 H hardware conflicts 175 resolving 176 headphones usi[...]

235 Index using 92 keyboard, e xternal 75 keyboard, full-size 92 L lock computer , using 88 M main battery removing 119 memory adding 51 problem solving 177 remo ving memory module slot cov er 54 memory module inserting 55 installation 52 removing 58 memory module slot 54 microphone 134 modem connecting to telephone line 130 problem solving 188 mon[...]

236 Index primary button 70 printer connecting 75 problem solving 187 , 18 8 printing a file 100 problem solving AC p o w e r 178 accessing disk dri ves 171 battery charge does not last 179 battery not charging 178 cannot insert diskette in drive 183 cannot read a diskette 183 changing display properties 181 checking device properties 176 computer [...]

237 Index setting up adding memory 51 computer 43 , 53 work en vironment 40 setting up a connection 130 Sleep mode 79 hot key 209 starting again from 87 solid state dri ve (SSD) 103 sound problem solving 185 sounds recording 134 speakers using external 135 start button 128 Start Search field 97 starting a program 95 Start Search field 97 W indo ws?[...]