Toshiba GMAD00240010 manual

G M A D0 0240010 11/09 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 145 in this gui de. NB300 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: NB300 Series Recordable and/or ReWritable Drive(s) and Associated Software W arranty The computer system you purchased may include Record[...]

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 Wireless LAN and Y our Health W ireless LAN products, like other radio de vices, emit radio frequency electromagnetic energy . The lev el of energy emitted by W i reless LAN devices howe ver is f ar much less than the elect romagnetic energy emitted by wireless devices lik e for example mobile phones. Because W ireless LAN p[...]

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

7 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 w[...]

8 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 machinery shall resist against interference from legal communications or from indu strial, scientific and medical radio emissi[...]

9 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2. Indication The indication shown belo w appears on this equipment. 1 2.4: This equipment uses a frequency of 2.4 GHz. 2 DS: This equipment uses DS-SS modulation. O F: This equipment uses OFDM modulation. 3 The interference range of this equipment is less than 40m. 4 This equipment uses a frequenc y bandwidth from 2,400 MHz[...]

10 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Approv ed by both the J AP AN APPR O V ALS INSTITUTE FOR TELECOMMUNICA TIONS EQUIPM ENT and the TELECOM ENGINEERING CENTER The following restrictions apply: ❖ Do not disassemble or modify the device. ❖ Do not install the embedded wire less module into other device. ❖ 5.17 GHz to 5.23 GHz for indoo r use only . Radio A[...]

11 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 If you are uncertain of the policy that applies on the use of wireless de vices in a specific or ganization or en vironment (e.g. ai rports), you are enco uraged to ask for authorization to use the W ireless W AN de vice prior to turning on the equipment. TOSHIB A is not responsible for an y radi o or television interferenc[...]

12 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Canada – Industry Canada (IC) W ireless W AN complies with RSS-129, RSS-133 Industry Canad a. The installer of this radio equipment mu st ensure that the antenna is loc ated or pointed such that it does not emit RF field in excess of Health Ca nada limits for the general population; consu lt Safety Code 6, obtaina ble fro[...]

13 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Approved Countries/Regions for the Atheros ® Wireless Wi-Fi ® Link AR5B95 Series 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 CNC: 693 GI/2007 3655 GI/2007 Australia A[...]

14 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Europe - Restrictions for us e of 2.4 GHz Frequencies in European Community Countries Ukraine United Kingdom Uruguay USA V enezuela V ietnam Y emen Zimbabwe 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 [...]

15 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[...]

16 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[...]

17 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using the equipment with Bluetooth wireless technology on board airplanes, or In any other en vironment where the risk of interference to other devices or services is perceiv ed or identified as harmful. If you are uncertain of the policy that applies on the use of wireless de vices in a specific or ganization or en vironme[...]

18 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Low po wer radio frequenc y electric machinery shall resist against interference from leg al co mmunications or from indus trial, scientif ic and medical radio emission electric machinery . Copyright This guide is cop yrighted b y T oshiba America Informat ion Systems, Inc. with all rights reserved. Under the co pyright law[...]

19 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T rademarks ConfigFree is a re gistered trademar k or trademark of T oshiba America Information Systems, Inc. and/or T oshiba Corporation. Adobe and Photoshop are either registered trademarks or tr ademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the Unite d States and/or other countries. Atheros is a registered trademar k of Athe[...]

20 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Contents Introduction ................................................................................ 26 This guide ...............................................................28 Safety icons ............................................................29 Other icons used ...............................................2[...]

21 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Setting up your software ...................................40 Registering your computer with Toshiba ................41 Adding optional external devices.............................41 Adding memory (optional) ......................................41 Installing a memory module .............................42 Remov[...]

22 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Customizing your co mputer’s settings ....................80 Caring for your computer ........................................80 Cleaning the computer ......................................80 Moving the computer ........................................80 Using a computer lock ....................................[...]

23 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Determining remaining battery power ...............99 What to do when the main battery runs low .....99 Setting battery alarms ..................................... 100 Conserving battery power ..............................100 Power Profiles ................................................101 Using a hot key to s[...]

24 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Setting passwords ................................................ 126 Using an instant password.............................. 126 Using a supervisor password ..........................127 Using a user password ...................................129 Deleting a user password ................................129 TOSH[...]

25 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Power and the batteries ........................................ 154 Keyboard problems ...............................................155 Display problems ..................................................156 Disk or storage dr ive problems ............................. 157 Error-checking .........................[...]

26 I n t roduct ion W elcome to the world of portable, mult imedia computing. W ith your T o shiba computer , your en tertainment can accompan y you wherev er you go. Using the installed wireless technology , you can check email, enjoy streaming music or video, make calls with V OIP (V oice Over IP), or stay up-to-date with your fa vorite W eb page[...]

27 Introduction 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 30% and 60% less energ y depending on how it is used. If all U.S. households and businesses replaced old computers with ne w ENERGY ST AR ® qualified models, we would sav e more than $2 billion in en ergy costs ea[...]

28 Introd uction 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 oshi[...]

29 Introduction 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 equipmen t, or loss of data. These safety cautions hav e been classif ied according to the seriousness of the risk, and icons highlight th[...]

30 Introd uction Other documentation 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Y our computer’ s features and specifications Certain computer chassis are de signed to accommodate all possible configurations for an entire product Series. Y our select model may not ha ve all the features and speci fications correspond ing to all of the icons or switches shown on th e [...]

31 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[...]

32 Getting Started Getting comfortable with your computer 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. ❖ Rapi[...]

33 Getting Started Getting comfortable with your computer ❖ 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 “I[...]

34 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[...]

35 Getting Started Connecting to a po wer sour ce Please handle your computer carefully to avoi d scratching or damaging the surface. 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 [...]

36 Getting Started Connecting to a power so ur 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[...]

37 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 green when the main battery is fully charged ❖ Is unlit when t he main battery has discharged, the battery i[...]

38 Getting Started Using the computer for the fir st 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[...]

39 Getting Started Using the computer for the f irst 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[...]

40 Getting Started Using the computer for the fir st time 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 appear , may va ry according to yo ur software setup choices . The fi[...]

41 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[...]

42 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Before adding external devices or memory , T oshiba recommends setting up your software. See “Setting up your s oftware” on page 40 . Installing a memory module A memory module can be installed in the mem ory module slot on the base of the computer . Y ou will need a small Phillips screwdriv er for th[...]

43 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 4 Place a soft cloth on the work surface to pre vent scratching the top cov er of the computer, and then place the computer upside down on the cloth. 5 Remove the main battery . For informatio n on removing the main battery , see “Removing the battery from the computer” on page 103 . (Sample Illustrat[...]

44 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 8 Place the screw and the cov er in a safe place so that you can retriev e them later . Static electricity can damage the memory module. Before you handle the module, touch a grounded metal surface to discharge any static electricity you may have built up. Avoid touch ing the connector on the memory modul[...]

45 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 13 Firmly press the mem ory module into the m emory slot’ s socket at approximately a 30-de gree angle (to the horizontal surface of the computer). (Sample Illustration) Inserti ng the memory m odule into the socket 14 Once the module’ s connector is fu lly inserted into the socket, press downw ard on[...]

46 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module i nto the slot 15 Replace the memory modu le slot cov er and secure it using the screw . 16 Re-insert the main battery . For mo re information on inserting the main battery , see “Inserting a char ged battery” on page 104 . 17 T urn the computer right [...]

47 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) TECHNICAL NOTE: Y ou must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work. Y ou can now continue setting up the computer . When the operating system has loaded, you can verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory mo dule. If you are adding extra memory after setting up[...]

48 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the me m o ry module to a 30-degree angle and slide it out of the slot. (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory modu le slot cov er and secure it using the screw . 5 Re-insert the main battery . For mo re information on inserting the main battery , see “Insert[...]

49 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stora ge Drive 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer . TECHNICAL NOTE: Y ou must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work. Checking total memory When you change a memory m o d ul e , you can check that the computer has recognized the change. T o do this: 1 Click Start , C[...]

50 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stor age Drive A recov ery image of your computer is stored on the internal storage dri ve, and the image can be restored b y running the recov ery utilities directly from you r internal storage driv e as described in the sections below . Howev er , it is strongly recommended that you create recov ery D VD[...]

51 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stora ge Drive Recovering to out-of-box state (recommended recovery method) Recoverin g an internal storage driv e to its out-of-box state deletes all partitions on the drive and all info rmation stored in those partitions. Be sure to save your work to external media before execu ting the recovery . For mo[...]

52 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stor age Drive 4 When the T oshiba Recov ery W izard opens and the Selecting a process screen displays, select Recovery of F actory Default Software and then click Next . (Sample Image) Selecting a Pr ocess scr een 5 The Recov ery of Factory Defaul t Software screen appears. Select Recover to out-of-box st[...]

53 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stora ge Drive 6 Click Next . A confirmation message displays reminding you that all data will be lost during the recov ery process. Be sure to sav e your work to e xternal media before proceeding (see “Backing up your work” on page 91 ). 7 Click Next to be gin the recovery . When the process is comple[...]

54 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stor age Drive 3 A warning screen appears, statin g that when the reco very is ex ecuted all data will be deleted and rewritten. Click Ye s to continue. (Sample Image) W arning screen 4 When the T oshiba Recov ery W izard opens and the Selecting a process screen displays, select Recovery of F actory Defaul[...]

55 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stora ge Drive 5 The Recov ery of Factory Defaul t Software screen appears. Select Recover to a custom s ize partition . (Sample Image) Reco very of F a ctory Defa ult Software scr een 6 Use the on-screen arro w buttons in The size of driv e C: fi e ld to set the partition size. 7 Click Next . A confirmati[...]

56 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stor age Drive During the internal storage drive recovery process it is strongly recommended that your computer be connected to an external power source via the AC adaptor . Y ou can recover the C: driv e without affecting other partitions by either using the utilities stored on your computer’ s internal[...]

57 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stora ge Drive 4 When the T oshiba Recov ery W i zard opens and the Selecting a process screen displays, select Recovery of F actory Default Software and then click Next . (Sample Image) Selecting a Pr ocess scr een 5 The Recov ery of Factory Defaul t Software screen appears. Select Recover without changin[...]

58 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stor age Drive 7 Click Next to be gin the recov ery . When the process is complete, a message displays, indicating that the C: dri ve has been recov ered. 8 Press any k ey on the keyboard to restart the computer . Creating recovery DVDs/media T o purchase an optional external writable optical disc drive fo[...]

59 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stora ge Drive T o create recov ery D VD s / m ed i a : 1 Click Start , All Pr ograms, TOSHIB A, Recovery , and then Recovery Disc Creator . The TOSHIB A Reco very Disc Creator dialog box displays. (Sample Image) T OSHIBA Reco very Disc Cr eator dialog box 2 Select DV D or USB Fl ash from the drop-down lis[...]

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

61 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stora ge Drive W ith recovery media, you can: ❖ Recov er to out-of-box state (r ecommended recovery method) ❖ Recov er to a custom size partition ❖ Recov er without changing the in ternal storage driv e partitions For more information on these options, see “Recovering the Internal Storage Dri ve”[...]

62 Getting Started Erasing the Internal Stora ge Drive 6 When the T oshiba Recov ery W izard opens and the Selecting a Process screen displays, select Recovery of F actory Default Software and then click Next . 7 Select one of the following options: ❖ Recover to out-of-box state (recommended recov ery method) —If you want to recov er the origin[...]

63 Getting Started Erasing the Internal Storag e Drive ❖ T o access the Recovery W izard on yo ur recov ery DV D s / m e d i a : T urn off your computer . Insert the f irst recovery D VD in to your optional external writable optional external writable opti cal disc dri ve or connect the USB flash driv e containing your recovery f iles to yo ur co[...]

64 Getting Started Checking the inte rnal stor age drive operating status 4 Click Next . A confirmation message displays reminding you that all data on the internal storage driv e will be lost. Be sure you hav e sav ed your work t o external media (see “Backing up your work” on page 91 ) and created recovery D VDs/media (see “Creating recov e[...]

65 Getting Started Using the T ouchP ad™ Using the T ouchPad™ Some of the T ouchPad™ operations described in this section are only supported in certain applications. Y ou can use the T ou chPad™ (the small, touch-sensiti ve area in front of the ke yboard) and th e adjacent control buttons to: ❖ Mov e the pointer on the screen ❖ Select a[...]

66 Getting Started Using the T ouchP ad™ T o: Do the followi ng: Example: Move the on-s creen pointer Slide your finger across the T ouchPad in the direction you want to move the pointer . T o move the pointer a longer distance, slide your finger several times acros s the T ouchPa d in the preferr ed direction. (Sample Illustr ation) P ointe r mo[...]

67 Getting Started Using the T ouchP ad™ Scroll horizontal ly Slide your finger along the bottom ed ge of the T ouchPad in the direction you want to scroll. Repeat to scroll a longer distance. (Sample Illustration) Horizontal scr olling active ar ea Scroll continu ously (Circular scrolling) 1 Begin scrolling vertically or horizonta lly by sliding[...]

68 Getting Started Using the T ouchP ad™ Adjusting T ouchPad™ settings While you are typing, the on-screen pointer may seem to move or jump around “by itself” to ran dom locations on the screen. The on-screen pointer may also seem to automatically select text, click buttons, and activ ate other user interface elements. For help with these p[...]

69 Getting Started Using external display de vices Using external display devices Y our computer comes with a built-in display , but you can also connect an external display device via the RGB (monitor) po rt. Connecting an external monitor or projector Y ou can easily attach an external monitor or projector to your computer if you need a lar ger s[...]

70 Getting Started Using an e xternal ke yboar d ❖ Built-in display and external monitor sim ultaneously ❖ External monitor only (Sample Image) Display options window 3 Release the Fn key . TECHNICAL NOTE: Y ou can also change these settings using the Display Properties box. Set the option for the video controller by clicking Start, Control Pan[...]

71 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[...]

72 Getting Started T urning off the computer 2 Click Add a printer . The Add Printer W izard appears. (Sample Image) Add Printer W izar d 3 Follo w the on-screen instructions to set up your pri nter . T urning off the computer Pressing the power button before shutting down the Windows ® operating system could cause you to lose your work . Make sur[...]

73 Getting Started T urning off the computer Tu r n O f f Factors to consider when ch oosing the T urn Of f command : ❖ Use the T urn Of f command if you are not connected to a domain server . ❖ If you hav e work in progress and are not connected to a network, use the W indows ® Standby or Hibernate commands to sav e your system settings so th[...]

74 Getting Started T urning off the computer ❖ Since information is being retriev ed from the internal storag e dri ve rather than from memory , restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes mor e main battery power to start up than when restarting from Standby . ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in[...]

75 Getting Started T urning off the computer Using the T urn Off Computer command Use the following steps to turn of f your computer . Tu r n O f f Follo w these steps to turn of f the computer when you are not connected to a domain server: 1 Click Start , and then T urn off computer . The T urn of f computer dialog box appears. (Sample Image) T ur[...]

76 Getting Started T urning off the computer 3 Click on the Setup Action s tab . (Sample Image) Setup action settings screen 4 Select the options you want from the drop-down lists. These options are set separately for how they operate while the computer is running on battery power or while connected to AC power . ❖ When I press the po wer button [...]

77 Getting Started T urning off the computer Restarting your computer T o start the computer up again, press the po wer b utton unt il the ON/OFF light glows green. If you turn off the computer by closing the display panel, you can start it again by open i ng the display panel . Using and configuring Hibernation mode T o turn off the computer usin [...]

78 Getting Started T urning off the computer ❖ When I press the po wer button Set this option to Hibernate if you want the computer to go into Hibernation mode wh en you press the po wer button. ❖ When I close the lid Set this option to Hibernate if you want the computer to go into Hibernation mode wh en you close the display panel. 5 Click App[...]

79 Getting Started T urning off the computer Configuring Standby mode options Y ou can place the computer into Standby mode by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel. Y o u can also specify an amount of time after which the comput er automatically goes into Standby mode. T o use any of these methods, you ma y first need to en[...]

80 Getting Started Customizing your comp uter’ s settings Closing the display panel After you hav e turned off the computer , close the display panel to keep dust and dirt out of the computer . Customizing your computer’ s settings There are sev eral ways in which you can customize your computer to suit your particular req uirements. Refer to y[...]

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

82 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 [...]

83 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboar d ❖ Back up your files to ex ternal media on a regular basis. Label the backup copies 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 separate bac[...]

84 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboar d Character keys T y ping with the character ke ys is very much like typing on a typewriter , e xcept that: ❖ The space bar creates a space char acter instead of just passing ov er an area of the page. ❖ The lo wercase letter l (el) and the number 1 are not interchangeable. ❖ The uppercase letter O an[...]

85 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboar d F1 through F12 are called function keys because the y ex ecute programmed functions when pressed. Used in combin ation with the Fn key , fun ction keys marked with icons execute specific functions on the computer . For example, F n+F 9 turns the T ouchPad™ ON/OFF . For more information, see “Hot Ke ys[...]

86 Learning the Basics Starting a pr ogram Using the overlay to type numeric data The keys with the numbers on th eir right front are the numeric ov erlay keys. T o turn the numeric ov erlay on, press Fn and F11 simultaneously . The numeric overlay light on the system indicator panel glows when the numeric overlay is on. T o disable the numeric ov [...]

87 Learning the Basics Starting a pr og ram Starting a program from the Start menu When you install a prog ram, the operating syst em usually puts an icon in the Al l Programs menu. T o start a progr am that has an icon in the All Programs menu, foll o w these steps, which use the W indows ® W ordPad program as an example: 1 Click Start , and then[...]

88 Learning the Basics Starting a pr ogram 6 In the left part of the window , u nder the C: icon, double-click the folder containing th e program, in this case Program Files . W indows ® Explorer shows the contents of the Program Files folder on the right side of th e windo w . The left side of the windo w shows all the folders contained within th[...]

89 Learning the Basics Saving your work ❖ If you do not know the location, you can search for it by clicking Start , then Search , and then follo wing the on-screen instructions. Saving your work Before you turn off the computer , sav e your work on the internal storage driv e, diskette, flash media, or optical disc. This is one of the most impor[...]

90 Learning the Basics Printing your work 2 Choose the driv e and fo lder where you want your file to be stored. 3 T y pe a f ile name, then click Save . HINT : T o make another copy of the file you are currently working with, click File , and then Save As , and give the new file a different name. File names The W indo ws ® operating system supp o[...]

91 Learning the Basics Backing up your work T o print a file: 1 If your printer is not on, turn it on now . 2 In your Windo ws ® 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 [...]

92 Learning the Basics T oshiba’ s online r esour ces 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 operati ng system documentation for information on restoring files. TECHNICAL NOTE: When restoring files, the backup p[...]

93 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 .[...]

94 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power Battery Notice Battery life rating is for comparison purposes only , and do es not indicate the battery life that will be obtained b y any indi vidual user . Actual battery life may vary co nsiderably from specifications depending on pro duct model, configuration, applications, po wer manage[...]

95 Mobile Computing Char ging ba tteries TECHNICAL NOTE: Depending on your system, the R TC batter y may only charge while the computer is turned on. 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 bot[...]

96 Mobile Computing Char gi ng 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 b[...]

97 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power T o rechar ge the R TC battery , plug th e computer into a li ve 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 t[...]

98 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power HINT : Be careful not to confuse the battery light ( ) with the ON/OFF light ( ). When the ON/OFF light or power button light flashes amber , it indicates that the system is suspended (us ing the Windows ® operating system Standby command). (Sample Illustration) P ower and batt ery light locations [...]

99 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power Determining remaining battery power Wait a few moments after turning on the computer before trying to monitor the remaining battery power . The computer needs this time to check the battery’ s remaining capacity and perform its calculations. 1 Click Start , Contro l Panel , Perf ormance and Mainte[...]

100 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power If you hav e Hibernation mode enabled (the default), the computer copies the details of your open programs and files to the internal storage dri ve before shutting down. F or more information on using Hibernation, see “Hibernation mode” on page 73. Setting batter y alarms Y ou can set two alarm[...]

101 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power The following sections describe ho w to choose a Po wer Profile and discuss each po wer-sa ving option. Power Profiles Y ou can choo se a predefined Po wer Prof ile or select your own combination of power management options. T o do this: 1 Click Start , Contro l Panel , Perf ormance and Maintenance[...]

102 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery Using a hot key to se t the Power Profile Y ou may use a hot key to set the Po wer Profile. T o set the Power Profile: 1 Press Fn and F2 simultaneously to display th e Po wer Profile pop-up window . (Sample Image) P ower Pr of ile pop-up win dow 2 While continuing to press Fn , press F2 until you selec[...]

103 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery TECHNICAL NOTE: T o avoid losing any data, save your files and then either completely shut down your computer or put it into Hibernation mode before changing the main battery . Removing the battery from the computer T o remove the battery: 1 Sav e your work. 2 T urn of f the computer or place it in Hib[...]

104 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery 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 case is cracked, put on protective gloves to handle it, and discard it immediately . Always dispose of used battery [...]

105 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery If the battery does not slide into the slot easily , move the battery release lock to the unlocked position and try again. Do not force the battery into position. (Sample Illustration) Inserting the ba ttery 3 Slide the battery release lo ck to the locked position. (Sample Illustration) Locking the bat[...]

106 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[...]

107 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[...]

108 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 arged the battery . Y ou m ust discard a batter y if i t becomes damage d. Never attempt to dispose of a battery pac[...]

109 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 por atio 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,[...]

110 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 can use its features to start programs, find documents, set up system componen ts, and pe[...]

111 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Exploring the desktop Finding your way around the desktop Y our computer’ s desktop includes sev eral standard features: icons, Start button, T askb ar , System tray , and background patt ern. (Sample Image) W indows ® oper ating system desktop Icons An icon represents a folder , file, or program that c[...]

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

113 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Setting up for communications System tray The System tray d isplays icons of tasks or programs that run continuously in the background. T o learn more about each task, position the cursor over the ic on for a fe w moments and a short description of the t ask appears. T y pical tasks in the System tray are [...]

114 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Explor ing audio feat ur es For help with common W i-Fi ® networking problems, see “W ireless networking problems” on p age 160 . Connecting your computer to a network Y ou can conn ect your computer to a network to increase its capabilities and functionali ty using one of its communication port s. Ac[...]

115 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Explorin g audio featur es 3 Click the Record button. 4 Speak normally into the microphon e. For better sound quality , you may need to speak closer to the internal microphone. 5 When you hav e f inished recording, click the Stop button. The Sound Recorder window displays the ne w sound file as a wav eform[...]

116 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using the W eb Camera T o adjust the v olume: ❖ For e xternal speakers, use the volume controls on each speak er . ❖ For headphones, use the computer’ s volume control. Using the W eb Camera Y our computer may come with a built-in W eb Camera. W ith this W eb Camera you can do the following: ❖ T ak[...]

117 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using the Memory car d r eader Inserting memory media The follo wing instructions apply to all types of supported media devices. 1 T urn the media so that the cont acts (metal areas ) are face do wn. 2 Push the media into the ad apter until it locks in place. (Sample Illustration) Inserting memory med ia W[...]

118 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using the Memory car d r eader 3 Grasp the card and pull it straight out. (Sample Illustration) Removing memory media Do not remove memory media while data is being written or read. Even when the Windows ® message “copying...” disappears, writing to the media might still be in progress and your data c[...]

119 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[...]

120 Utilities TOSHIB A Assist ❖ Mouse Utility ❖ TOSHIB A Hardware Se tup ❖ USB Sleep and Charge Utility ❖ TOSHIB A Zooming Utilit y ❖ TOSHIB A Accessibility ❖ TOSHIB A Service St ation 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 TO[...]

121 Utilities TOSHIB A Assist The TOSHIB A Assist of fers four categories of options: ❖ Connect ❖ Secure ❖ Protec t & Fix ❖ Optimize Connect The features av ailable in this category are: ❖ ConfigFree ® Connectivity Doctor ❖ Start Bluetooth ® ❖ Bluetooth ® Settings (Sample Image) T OSHIBA Assist window – Connect tab[...]

122 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[...]

123 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 & Fi x tab[...]

124 Utilities TOSHIB A Assist Optimize The features av ailable in this category are: ❖ Hotkey assignment using Fn-esse® ❖ TOSHIB A SD™ Memor y Card Format Utility ❖ TOSHIB A Po wer Saver ❖ Mouse Utility ❖ TOSHIB A Accessibility ❖ TOSHIB A Zooming Utilit y ❖ TOSHIB A Hardware Se tup (Hardware Settings) ❖ USB Sleep and Charge Utili[...]

125 Utilities TOSHIB A Recovery Media Cr eator TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator The TOSHIB A Reco very Media Creator utility enables you to create recovery D VDs/media that can be used to retu rn your system to its out-of-box state, if necessary . For detailed information on using the utility to create recovery D VDs/media, see “Creating recov ery [...]

126 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. TOSHIB A sup ports sev eral types of passwo rds on your computer: ❖ An instant password?[...]

127 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, TOSHIBA strongly recommends that you save your password in a location where you can later access it should you not re[...]

128 Utilities Setting passwor ds 4 Click Registered . 5 Enter your pas sword, and then enter it ag ain to verify . 6 Click OK . The supervisor password u tility dialog box appears. 7 Select Able to run HWSetup or Unable to run HWSetup and then Click OK . 8 Restart the system to complete the process. Deleting a supervisor password T o delete a super[...]

129 Utilities Setting passwor ds Using a user password A user password provides po wer -on password protection. Setting a user password If you choose to set a supervisor or user password, TOSHIBA strongly recommends that you save your password in a location where you can later access it should you not re member it. TO SH IB A is not responsible for[...]

130 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 [...]

131 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[...]

132 Utilities Fn-esse® Fn-esse ® Desktop shortcuts and TOSHIB A ’ s Fn-esse program provide quick ways to open programs, document s, and folders from within any W indows ® -based program without using the Start menu. For more information on cr eating desktop shortcuts, r efer to the operatin g system documentation that cam e with your computer[...]

133 Utilities TOSHIB A SD™ Memory Car d F ormat Utility There are two ways to assign a ke y to open a program or document: ❖ Using drag-and-drop ❖ Using the k eyboard or pointing de vice The method most often used is drag-and-drop. TOSHIBA SD™ Memor y Card Format Utility This utility is used to format SD™ cards used with the Memor y card [...]

134 Utilities TOSHIB A P ower Saver TOSHIBA Power Saver The TOSH IB A Power Sa v er is used for po wer management, enabling you to control your comput er’ s power usage, reg ardless of the source, and use the man y pres et po wer profiles, or create one yourself. T o access TOSHIB A Po wer Sav er: ❖ Click Start , Contro l Panel , Perf ormance a[...]

135 Utilities TOSHI BA P ower Saver Preset Power Profiles The preset po wer profiles are: ❖ Full Power ❖ High Power ❖ Normal ❖ D VD Playback ❖ Presentation ❖ Long Life These profiles cannot be deleted. It is not recommended to change the settings of these profiles. If you need a custom profile, create a new prof ile with the properties [...]

136 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 , Contro l Panel , Hardware and Sound , and then under Devices and Printers , click Mouse , or click the Mouse icon in the Op timize tab of TOSHIB A Assist . The Mouse Properties screen[...]

137 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 TOSHIB A configuration management tool av ailable through th e W indows ® operating system. T o access it: ❖ Click Start , All Programs , TOSH IBA , Utilities , and then HWSetup , or click the TO S HI BA Ha rdw a re S et ti ng s icon in the Op[...]

138 Utilities TO S H I BA H a rd w a re S e t u p Select the boot device b y pressing the arro w keys, then pressing the Enter key . Since the system is a quick-booting sy stem, you must press the keys immediately after pressing the power button. ❖ Display —Allows you to change various default settings for the built-in display When the computer[...]

139 Utilities USB Sleep and Char ge Utility USB Sleep and Charge Utility This utility displays w hether the “USB Sleep and Charge function” is enabled or disabled and shows the position of the USB port that supports the “USB Sleep and Charge function. ” It also displays the remaining battery capacity . Starting the USB Sleep and Charge Util[...]

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

141 Utilities USB Sleep and Char ge Utility Enabling/Disabling USB Sleep and Charge This utility can b e used to enable or d isable the USB Sleep an d Charge function. T o enable this function, select the Enable USB Sleep and Char ge check box in the utility . T o d isable this function, de-select the check box. Y ou can also control whether chargi[...]

142 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 “Hot Keys” on page 173 ). Y ou may select all applications or any subset of the follo wing: ❖ Microsoft ® Internet Explorer ® ❖ Microsoft ® Of f ice ❖ W indo ws Media ® Playe[...]

143 Utilities TOSHIB A Accessibili ty 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, [...]

144 Utilities TOSHIB A Service Station TOSHIBA Service Station The TOSHIB A Service Station helps you keep your ne w computer running at its best by notifying you when updated software, firmw are, documentation or othe r information is a vailable for your computer . The TOSHIBA Service Station will alert you when updates are av ailable, and you can[...]

145 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[...]

146 If Something Goes Wrong Pr oblems that ar e easy to fix 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, continue with the next step. 4 Close the remaining prog rams one by one b y selecting the program name, then End T ask . T o po wer off your comp[...]

147 If Something Goes Wrong Pr oblems when you turn on the computer Problems when you turn on the computer These problems may occur wh en you tu rn on the power . The computer will not start. Make sure you attached the A C adaptor and power cord/ca ble properly or installed a charged battery . Press and hold the po wer b utton for at least 10 secon[...]

148 If Something Goes Wrong Pr oblems when you turn on the computer Always sa ve your data e ven when you are using Standb y . If your battery fully discharges, information that has not been saved will be lost. Y our computer can be configur ed to warn you wh en the battery is running low see “What to do when the main battery runs l o w” on pag[...]

149 If Something Goes Wrong The W indo ws ® operating system is not working If the trickle-charging does not prov e ef fectiv e, visit the T oshiba W eb site at pcsupport.tosh iba.com and see the Support Bulletin Step-Charging the computer ’ s battery (click the Ask Iris ® link and search for the s upport b ulletin by name). 4 Connect the A C a[...]

150 If Something Goes Wrong The W indo ws ® operating system is not working ❖ The operating system responds dif ferently from the normal routine. ❖ The screen does not look right. Unless a hardware de vice has failed, problems usually occur when you change the system in some way such as installing a ne w program or adding a device. If you expe[...]

151 If Something Goes Wrong The W indo ws ® operating system is not working Internet problems My Internet connection is v ery slow . Many f actors contribute to the speed with which you can surf the Internet. They include: modem speed, telephone line conditions, time of day (when e veryone else is surfing, your access can be slo w) and popularity [...]

152 If Something Goes Wrong F ixing a pr oblem with De vice Manag er Fixing a problem with Device Manager Device Manager pro vides a way to check and change the configuration of a de vice. Changing the default settings using Device Manager can cause other conflicts that make one or more devices unusable. Device Manager is a configuration tool for a[...]

153 If Something Goes Wrong Memory pr oblems 5 T o vie w the properties, double-click the device. The operating system displays the De vice Properties dialog box, which provides an array of tabs. They may include: ❖ The General tab, which provides basi c information about the device. ❖ The Resource tab, which lists resources assigned to the mon[...]

154 If Something Goes Wrong P ower and the batteries TECHNICAL NOTE: Y ou must have at least one memor y module installed for the computer to work. Power and the batteries Y our computer receive s its po wer through the AC ada ptor and power cord/cable or from the system batteries (battery , optional secondary battery , and real-t ime clock (R TC) [...]

155 If Something Goes Wrong K e yboar d pr oblems The battery appears not to power the computer f or as long as it usually does. If you frequently repeat shallow char ge and di scha rge, the battery meter may become in accurate. Let the battery discharge completely , then try charging it ag ain. Check the power options using the Power Management ut[...]

156 If Something Goes Wrong Display pr oblems Display problems Here are some typical displ ay problems and their solutions: The screen is blank. Display Auto Off may ha ve gone into ef fect. Press any ke y to acti vate the screen. Y ou may have acti v ated the instan t password feature by pressing Fn and F1 simultaneously . If you ha ve re gistered[...]

157 If Something Goes Wrong Disk or storag e drive pr oblems A message displays saying that ther e is a problem with y our display settings and tha t the adap ter type is incorrect or the curren t settings do not work with y our hardwar e. Reduce the size of the color palette to one that is supported by the computer’ s internal display . T o chan[...]

158 If Something Goes Wrong Disk or storag e drive pr oblems Error -checking Run Error-checking, which a nalyzes the direct ories and files on the storage dri ve and repairs any damage it f inds. T o run Error-checking: 1 Click Start , then click My Computer . 2 Right-click the driv e you want to check. 3 On the pop-up menu, click Properties . The [...]

159 If Something Goes Wrong Sound system pr oblems A diskette will not go into the op tional external diskette dri ve. Y ou may already hav e a diskette in the dri ve. Make sure the dri v e is empty . Y ou m ay be inserting the diskette incorrectly . Hold the diskette with the hub side facing down, and insert it so that the metal head window co ver[...]

160 If Something Goes Wrong Printer pr oblems Printer problems This sectio n lists some of t he most common pr inter problems . The printer will not print. Check that the printer is connected to a working po wer outlet, turned on and ready (on line). Check that the printer has plenty of paper . Some printers will not start printing when there are j[...]

161 If Something Goes Wrong W ireless networking pr oblems ❖ V erify that your computer can det ect access points or routers. If it can detect a W i-Fi ® access point or router then it may be a configuration issue. ❖ V e rify that signal strength is good using the utility provided with the W i-Fi ® adapter . ❖ If another computer is on the [...]

162 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits ❖ If you hav e enabled any security provisions (closed system, MA C address filtering, W ired Equivalent Pri v acy [WEP], etc.), check the access point v endor's W eb site for recent firmw are upgrades. Problems with W EP ke ys, in p articular , are frequently addressed in new f irmwa[...]

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

164 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits 4 In the R estore point description f ield, enter a name that is descriptiv e enough to be easily understood in the fut ure, such as “Before installing Brand X Accounting app. ” Then click Create . 5 The W indo ws ® operating system creates the restore point and automatically stamps it [...]

165 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits required. Most of the external opt ical driv es that are no w widely av ailable can write to (or ‘b urn’) as well as read from optical discs. Follo w these steps to back up f iles in the My Documents folder to one or more optical discs: Y ou cannot back up the computer while running on b[...]

166 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits 7 When you have f inished copying files to the CD windo w , clic k File , Write these files to CD . 8 A CD Writing W izard will appear , prompting for a name for the CD. Y ou may accept the default name, or enter a new (more descriptiv e) name. Click Next to continue. 9 The CD Writing W izar[...]

167 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 ® ,[...]

168 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 application s (email, business applications, etc.) are working correctly , and verify that important de vices are still functioning. 6 For each additional hardware or software item, repeat[...]

169 If Something Goes Wrong If you need further assistance ❖ The USB Sleep and Charge function may not work with certain external de vices ev en if they are compliant with the USB specification. In those cas es, powe r on the computer to charge the device or use a dif ferent charging de vice. The “USB W akeup function” does not work. ❖ When[...]

170 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 offers a v ariety of resources to h elp 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 y[...]

171 If Something Goes Wrong T oshiba’ s worldwide of fices T oshiba’ s worldwide offices A ustralia T oshiba (Australia) P ty . Limited 84-92 T alav era Road North Ryde NSW 2113 Sydney Australia Canada T oshiba Canada Ltd. 191 McNabb Street Markham, Ontario L3R - 8H2 Canada France T o shiba Systèmes (France) S.A. 7, Rue Ampère; B. P . 131 928[...]

172 If Something Goes Wrong T oshiba’ s worldwide off ices For more information on additio nal T oshiba world wide locations, please visit: www .t oshiba.co.jp/index.htm . United States T o shiba America Information Systems, Inc. 9740 Irvine Boulev ard Irvine, California 92618 United States The Rest of Europe T oshiba Europe (I .E.) GmbH Hammfeld[...]

173 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Appendix A Hot Keys Hot ke ys are keys that, when pr essed in combination with the Fn key , turn system fu nctions on and of f. Hot keys ha ve a le gend on the key indicating the option or feature the ke y controls. Fn + This hot key enables/disables volume mute on your computer . When volume mute is enabled, n o sound w[...]

174 Hot Keys 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Fn + This hot key displays the power prof ile pop-up wind o w and cycles through the power profiles. (Sample Image) P ower pr of iles The properties of each po wer profile are set in the TOSHIB A Po wer Saver utility . For more information, see “TOSHIB A Po wer Sav er” on page 134 . Fn + This hot ke y places[...]

175 Hot Keys 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Fn + This hot ke y places the comput er into Hibernation mode. If Hibernation mode is enabled (the default) a message box displays by default to conf irm the computer is entering Hibernation mode. Y ou can choose not to displ ay this message box. (Sample Image) Hibernation confirmation box If Hibernation mode is[...]

176 Hot Keys 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Fn + This hot ke y cycles through the po wer-on display options. The display modes are: Some modes are only available with the appropriate device attached and turned on. ❖ Built-in display only ❖ Built-in display and external monitor simultaneously ❖ External monitor only (Sample Image) Display options win[...]

177 Hot Keys 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Fn + This hot key enables/disables the optional wirel ess devices installed in your computer . A window sho wing the optional wireless devices will display . (Sample Image) Optional wire less devices window Select ( ) to enable Bluetooth ® *. Th e Bluetooth ® * icon displays in the System tray . Dou ble-click [...]

178 Hot Keys 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Fn + This hot ke y enables/disables the T ouchPad™. For more information on using the T ou chPad, see “Using the T o uchPad™” on page 65 . Fn + This hot key turns the cursor control overlay on and of f. Fn + This hot key turns the numeric overlay on and off. Fn + This hot ke y turns the scroll lock featu[...]

179 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 UL ap prove d Canada CSA approv ed United Kingdom BS app rove d Europe VD A app[...]

180 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Appendix C Using ConfigFree ® with your T oshiba Computer All references to Bluetooth ® in this appendix are applicable only if Bluetooth ® is available on your system. ConfigFree ® is a set of utilities that makes it easy to control communication devices and networ k connections. Conf igFree also lets you identify com[...]

181 Using ConfigFree® with your T oshiba Computer Getting Started 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Profile Settings—The Profiles utility lets you switch between network conf igurations. For more information, see “Profile Settings” on page 190 . ❖ ConfigFree SUMMIT—The Conf ig Free SUMMIT utility is used to connect with other Conf igFree users f[...]

182 Using ConfigFree® with your T oshiba Computer Getting Started 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 When you start a search for wire less devices, Conf igFree Launcher displays on your computer desktop. Y ou can then click the appropriate icon on the Launcher to start the desired ConfigFree utilities. (Sample Image) Conf igF ree Launcher ConfigFree Launcher c[...]

183 Using ConfigFree® with your T oshiba Computer ConfigF r ee ® Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 (Sample Image) ConfigF r ee Laun c her coming back into view ConfigFree ® Utilities Connectivity Doctor The Connectivity Doctor lets you analyze your network connections and fix network connection prob lems. Using Connectivity Doctor , you can vie w [...]

184 Using ConfigFree® with your T oshiba Computer ConfigF ree ® Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o enable or disable wireless communication, use the Hot Key Fn+F8 . For more information see “Hot Keys” on page 173 . ❖ Status of wireless communication switch (Sample Image) Connect ivity Doctor scr een Moving the mouse pointer ov er a wired o[...]

185 Using ConfigFree® with your T oshiba Computer ConfigF r ee ® Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 A triangle containing an exclama tion point also appears on the Connecti vity Doctor screen, and an orange frame describes the rele vant location. Y ou can also vi e w the possible cause and solution for the problem by clicking the exclamation point. [...]

186 Using ConfigFree® with your T oshiba Computer ConfigF ree ® Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Search for Wireless Devices can also be started from the ConfigFree Launcher . For Wi-Fi ® networks, the intensity of a signal is displayed in fi ve lev els or “bands. ” The signal fr om the connected access point is displayed in the bands surroun[...]

187 Using ConfigFree® with your T oshiba Computer ConfigF r ee ® Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Creating a new wireless connection This feature is only supported on systems run ning Windows ® XP SP3 or later . T o enable or disable wireless communication, use the Hot Key Fn+F8 . For more information see “Hot Keys” on page 173 . T o add a ne[...]

188 Using ConfigFree® with your T oshiba Computer ConfigF ree ® Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 (Sample Image) W ir eless settings scr een 3 Enter the SSID/WEP informatio n and connect to the de vice. After the Access Point is set up and added to the connec tion list, the system displays the Connection scree n rather than the Wireless settings sc[...]

189 Using ConfigFree® with your T oshiba Computer ConfigF r ee ® Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Y ou can connect to devices sho wn on the Bluetooth ® map: 1 Drag and drop the device you want to connect to the computer icon at the center of the map. 2 Conf igured devices are automatically connected. De vices not yet configured launc h the Add Ne[...]

190 Using ConfigFree® with your T oshiba Computer ConfigF ree ® Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Or , you can right-click the file and select Send to Bluetooth Devices . (Sample Image) Selecting Send to Bluetoo th ® Devices option 2 Choose a file recipient. 3 Click Send . During a file transfer , connecting and disconnecting to the selected devic[...]

191 Using ConfigFree® with your T oshiba Computer ConfigF r ee ® Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 A profile contains the currently conf igured network settings on the computer , as well as information about any network de vices. The following settings can be sa ved (or “captured”) in a profile: ❖ Internet settings —i ncludes LAN settin gs [...]

192 Using ConfigFree® with your T oshiba Computer ConfigF ree ® Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 11 Under Execute this program after switching , click the Bro wse butto n and select the program, f ile, or W eb site URL that is to start after switch ing to this profile. For e xample, to hav e Internet Explorer ® start in the W indo ws ® operating[...]

193 Using ConfigFree® with your T oshiba Computer ConfigF r ee ® Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 After you set up o ne or more profiles, you can check t heir settings and fine-tune them as necessary . Pr ofiles can als o be imported and exported. This feature is useful when transferring profile settings to other computers. For more information ab[...]

194 Using ConfigFree® with your T oshiba Computer ConfigF ree ® Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 When a user joins the SUMMIT , their icon appears on the SUMMIT table. (Sample Image) Users attending SUMMIT meeting (user icons appear on SUMMIT table) Files can be shared with one user or all users attending the meeting. ❖ T o share a file with one[...]

195 Using ConfigFree® with your T oshiba Computer ConfigF r ee ® Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 If you are the Host of the summit, and drag a file to the center of the SUMMIT table, it will automatically be sent to all SUMMIT users who can then accept or decline the file as desired. (Sample Image) Sharing a f ile with all users Participating use[...]

196 Using ConfigFree® with your T oshiba Computer ConfigF ree ® Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ T o share a file with all users, drag the f ile to the center of the summit tab le. There are other ways to send files to users. T o send f iles to all SUMMIT users: 1 Right-click the file and select Send to SUMMIT Devices . 2 Click Send . T o send[...]

197 Using ConfigFree® with your T oshiba Computer ConfigF r ee ® Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o re vie w the current T oshiba W ireless Projector settings an d change them if necessary: 1 Click the icon in the System tray . 2 Use the pointing device to select the T oshiba Wireless Projector (DPJ) , then click Settings . The Quick Connect pro[...]

198 Using ConfigFree® with your T oshiba Computer ConfigF ree ® Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The wireless LAN config uration returns to the settings that were last used before the Quick Connect fu nction was started: ❖ If the T oshiba W ireless Proj ector utility is closed. ❖ If you select T oshiba Wireless Projector (DPJ) from the ConfigF[...]

199 Using ConfigFree® with your T oshiba Computer Using the A utomatic Switch 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using the Automatic Switch The Automatic Switch feature allo ws the computer to automatically switch profiles the next time it is po wered on. This feature is particularly useful if you want your computer to automaticall y switch from the network co[...]

200 Using ConfigFree® with your T oshiba Computer Semi-A utomat ic Switc h F eatur e 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 5 Repeat the previous step for each additional profile you want to select. 6 Select A utomatically switch prof iles when connected to this SSID . 7 Check A utomatically swi tch prof il e when connected to this SSID . 8 Click OK . The computer[...]

201 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 rewrite memory CMOS com[...]

202 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 eSA T A external Serial Advanced T echno logy Attachment FAT f ile allocation tab[...]

Glossary 203 RAM random access memory RGB Red, Blue, Green light (monitor) RFI radio frequency interference RO M read-only memory RT C real-time clock SCSI small computer system interface SD Secure Digital SDRAM synchronous dynamic ran dom access memory SRAM static random access memory SSD Solid State Driv e SVGA super video graphics adapter TFT th[...]

204 Glossary alternating curr ent (A C) — The type of po wer usually supplied to residential and commercial w all outle ts. A C rev erses its direction at regular interv als. Compare dir ect curr ent (DC). application — A computer program that yo u use to perform tasks of a specific type. Applications includ e wo rd processors, spreadsheets, an[...]

Glossary 205 C cache — A section of very fast memory in which frequently u sed information is duplicated for qu ick access. Accessing data from cache is faster than accessing it from the computer’ s main memory . See also CPU cach e, L1 cach e, L2 cach e. CD — An individual compact disc. See also CD-R OM. CD-R OM (compact disc r ead-only memo[...]

206 Glossary CPU cache — A section of very fast memory r esiding between the CPU and the computer’ s main memory that temporarily stores data and instructions the CPU will need to ex ecute commands and programs. See also cach e, L1 cach e, L2 cach e. cursor — An on-screen symbol (usually a flas hing verti cal line) that indicates the position[...]

Glossary 207 diskette — A thin, flexible disk in a protecti ve jacket that stores magnetically encoded data. Diskettes can be removed from the computer and come in two sizes: 5.25-inch and 3.5-inch. Y our computer uses 3.5-inch diskettes. See also double-density diskette, high-density diskette. document — Any file created with an application an[...]

208 Glossary expansion de vice — A device that connects to a computer to expand its capabilities. Other names for an expansion device are port e xpander , port replicator , docking station, or network adapter . extension — See f ile e xtension . external device — See de vice . F fil e — A collection of relate d information, sav ed on disk w[...]

Glossary 209 H hard disk — A storage device composed of a rigid platter or plat ters that can be magnetically coded with data. Hard disks hold much more information than diskettes and ar e used for long-term storage of programs and data. The primary (or only) hard disk in a computer is usually fix ed, but some computers hav e secondary hard disks[...]

210 Glossary Internet — The decentralized, w orld-wide network of computers that provides electronic mail, the W orl d W ide W eb, and other services. See also W orld W ide W eb. K keyboard shortcut — A key or combination of keys that you use t o perform a task instead of using a pointing device such as a mouse. L L1 (level one) cache — Memor[...]

Glossary 211 M memory — T ypically refers to the computer’ s main memory , where programs are run and data is temp orarily stored and processed. Memory can be volatile and hold data temp orarily , such as RAM, or it can be non volatile and hold data permanently , such as R OM. A computer’ s main memory is RAM. See RAM , RO M . micropr ocessor[...]

212 Glossary operating system — A set of programs that controls how the computer works. Examples of opera ting systems are the W indo ws ® XP , W indo ws V ista ® Home Basic and Windo ws ® 7 op erating systems. optical drive — A dri ve which reads plastic coated discs on which information is recorded digit ally , and uses a laser to read dat[...]

Glossary 213 processor — See central pr ocessing unit (CPU) . program — A set of i nstructions t hat can be e xecuted by a comput er . The general classes of programs (also called software) are operating system, application, an d utility . S ee also operating syst em, application, utili ty . properties — The attrib utes of an object or de vic[...]

214 Glossary 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 type of memory is used to store your computer’ s BIOS, which is essential instructio ns the comput er reads when you start it up . See als[...]

Glossary 215 T TFT display — See active-matr ix 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[...]

216 Index A A C adaptor 35 A C po wer (DC-IN) connecting adaptor 36 A C power light 35 adjusting recording quali ty 115 Alt keys 84 audio fil e s 114 audio features 114 B backing up files 83 battery alarms 100 Call2Recycle™ 108 changing 102 charge indicator light 37 , 97 charge not lasting 155 charging 37 , 96 conserving po wer 100 disposal 107 i[...]

217 Index cleaning 80 moving 80 non-system disk or disk error message 148 not accessing disk driv es 147 running on battery power 93 setting up 34 , 42 warning resume failure messag e 147 computer lock 81 computing tips 82 ConfigFree® Automatic Switch 199 Connectivity Doctor 183 profile settings 190 starting 181 SUMMIT 193 connecting A C adaptor 3[...]

218 Index restoring 92 saving 89 Fn keys 84 Fn-esse starting 132 Fn-esse program 132 assigning a key 132 function keys 84 H headphones using 115 Help and Support W indo ws® operating system 151 Hibernatio n mode 73 configuring 77 starting again from 78 hot key po wer profile 102 I icon 111 desktop 111 moving to desktop 111 recycle bin 111 safety 2[...]

219 Index N networking wireless 113 O other documentatio n 30 ov erlay keys 85 P password deleting a supervisor 128 disabling a user 129 setting a user 129 supervisor set up 127 types 126 passwords instant, using 126 setting 126 port monitor 69 power computer will not start 147 connecting cable to A C adaptor 36 cord/cable 36 cord/cable connectors [...]

220 Index Startup options 150 URL address not found 151 USB Sleep and Charge cannot use 168 not working 168 USB W akeup function does not work 169 warning resume failure 147 W indows® operating system not wor kin g 149 program, starting 86 programs not running correctly 158 projector 69 connecting 69 R real-time clock (R TC) battery 94 recording s[...]

221 Index TOSHIB A Hardware S etup 137 TOSHIB A HDD Pr otection Utility 131 T o shiba online resources 92 TOSHIB A PC Diagnosti c T ool Utility 130 TOSHIB A Recov ery Media Creator 125 TOSHIB A SD™ Memory Card Format Utility 133 TOSHIB A Service St ation 144 TOSHIB A Zooming Uti lity 142 T o uchPad™ adjusting setting s 68 disabling 68 enabling [...]