Toshiba L305-S5865 manual

GMAD00163010 01/08 If you need assistance: ❖ T oshiba’ s Support W eb site pcsupport.toshiba.com ❖ T oshiba Global Support Centre Calling within the United States (800) 457 -7777 Calling from outside the United States (949) 859 -4273 For more in formation, see “If Something Goes Wrong” on page 146 in this gui de. Satellite ® L350 Series [...]

2 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling . Model: Satellite ® L350 Series Recordable and/or ReWritable Drive(s) and Associated Software W arranty The computer system you purchased may in[...]

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

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 VCCI Class B Information Modem W arning Notice Conformity Statement The equipment has been ap prov ed to [Commission Decisio n “CTR21”] for pan- European single terminal connection to the Public Switched T elephone Netw ork (PSTN). Howe ver , due to differences between the indi vidual PSTNs provided in dif ferent countr[...]

11 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ov erlaps that of mobile object identifi cation systems (premises radio station and specified lo w-power radio station). 1. Sticker Please put the following stick er on devices incorpora ting this product. 2. Indication The indication shown belo w appears on this equipment. 1 2.4: This equipment uses a frequency of 2.4 GHz.[...]

12 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The Name of the radio equipment: refer to the equipment label provided on the computer J AP AN APPR O V ALS INSTITU TE FOR TELECOMMUNICA TIONS EQUIPMENT Approval Number: D01-1128JP TELECOM ENGINEERING CENTER Ap prov al Number: 03NY .A0018, 03GZD A0017 The following restrictions apply: ❖ Do not disassemble or modify the de[...]

13 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Europe - Restrictions for us e of 2.4 GHz Frequencies in European Community Countries 802.11a (5 GHz) België/ Belgique: For pri vate usage outside b uildings acr oss public grounds over less than 300m no special regi stration with IB PT/BIPT is required. Registration to IBPT/BIPT is required for pri vate us age outside b u[...]

14 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Tu r b o M o d e ( 5 G H z ) 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 uti[...]

15 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ This device must be used with Acce ss Points that hav e employed and acti vated a radar detection feature required for European Communi ty operation in the 5 GHz ba nds. This device will operate under the control of the Access Point in order to av oid oper ating on a channel occupied by an y radar system in the area. Th[...]

16 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Tu r b o M o d e ( 5 G H z ) Approved Countries/Regions for use for the Intel ® PRO/ Wireless LAN 2100 3B Mini PCI Adapter 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. Approved Countries/R[...]

17 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)[...]

18 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Bluetooth wireless technology is a new in novati ve technology , and TOSHIBA has not confirmed compatibility of its Bluetooth products with all computers and/or equi pment using Bluetooth wirel ess technology other t han TOSHIBA portable comp uters. Always use Bluetooth cards from TOSH IBA in or der to enable wireless netwo[...]

19 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Bluetooth ® Wireless T echnology and Y our Health The products with Bluetooth ® wireless technolog y , lik e other radio devices, emit radio frequency electromagnetic ener gy . The le vel of ener gy emitted by de vices with Bluetooth wireless technology howe ver is much less than the electromagnetic energy emitted by wire[...]

20 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Exposure to Ra dio Frequency Radia tion The radiated output power of the Bluetooth Card f rom TOSHIBA is far below the FCC radio frequency exposur e limits. Neverthe less, the Bl uetooth Card from TOSHIBA shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is mini mized. Regulator y s[...]

21 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using this Equipment in Japan In Japan, the frequency bandwidth of 2,400 MHz to 2,483.5 MHz for se cond generation low-po wer data communicatio n systems such as this equipment ov erlaps that of mobile object identifi cation systems (premises radio station and specified lo w-power radio station). 1. Sticker Please put the f[...]

22 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Device Authorization This device obtains the T echnical Regu lation Conformity Certification, and it belongs to the device class of radio equipment of low-power data communication system radio station stipulated in the Radi o Law of Japan. The Name of the radio equipment: EYXF2CS TELECOM ENGINEERING CENTER Approv al Number:[...]

23 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Copyright This guide is copyrighted by T oshiba Amer ica Information Systems, Inc. with all rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this guide cannot be reproduced i n any form without the prior written permission of T o shiba. No patent liability is assumed, ho wev er , with respect to the use of the information contain[...]

24 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T rademarks Satellite and ConfigFree are re gistered trademarks of T oshiba Ameri ca Information Systems, Inc. and/or T oshiba Corporation. Microsoft, Outlook, Windo ws, and Wi ndo ws V ist a are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporatio n in the United States and/or other countries. DirectX, Activ [...]

25 5.375 x 8.3 75 ver 2.3 Contents Introduction ................ ................................................................ 32 This guide ...............................................................34 Safety icons ............................................................35 Other icons used ...............................................[...]

26 Contents 5.375 x 8.3 75 ver 2.3 Charging the main battery ....................................... 45 Using the computer fo r the first time ......................46 Opening the display panel ................................. 46 Your computer’s features and specifications ....47 Turning on the power ........................................47 Ad[...]

27 Contents 5.375 x 8.3 75 ver 2.3 Chapter 2: Learning the Ba sics ................................................. 75 Computing tips ....................................................... 75 Using the keyboard .................................................77 Character keys .................................................. 77 Ctrl, Fn, and Al[...]

28 Contents 5.375 x 8.3 75 ver 2.3 Charging the main battery ................................. 95 Charging the RTC battery .................................. 96 Monitoring main battery power ............................... 97 Determining remaining battery power ...............99 What to do when the main battery runs low .....99 Setting battery noti[...]

29 Contents 5.375 x 8.3 75 ver 2.3 Web Camera ......................................................... 120 Using an ExpressCard ® .........................................120 Inserting an ExpressCard ® ..............................120 Removing an ExpressCard ® ............................121 Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot ................[...]

30 Contents 5.375 x 8.3 75 ver 2.3 The Windows ® operating system can help you ....................................................152 Resolving a hardware conflict ...............................152 A plan of action ...............................................152 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........153 Memory problems .............[...]

31 Contents 5.375 x 8.3 75 ver 2.3 Sleep mode .....................................................185 Hibernation mode ........................................... 186 Output (Display switch) ..................................187 Display brightness .......................................... 188 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............189 [...]

32 I n t roduct ion W elcome to the world of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. W ith your T osh iba notebook 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 comp l ia nt, it is labeled with the ENER GY ST AR ® log o on the comput[...]

33 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 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 energy costs o [...]

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

35 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[...]

36 Introd uctio n 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 accesso[...]

37 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 notebook computer . The “Instruction Manual for Safet y and Comfort, ” that is shipped with your computer, contains impo rtant safety information. Please read [...]

38 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[...]

39 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 Extended cont act between computer base/palm rest and skin” section in the “Instruction Ma[...]

40 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[...]

41 Getting Started Setting up your computer Y our computer contains a recharg eable main battery that needs to be charged before you can use it. T o use external po wer or to char ge the battery you must attach the A C adaptor . See “Connecting to a po wer source” on page 43 . Please handle your computer carefully to avoi d scratching or damagi[...]

42 Getting Started Re gistering your computer with T o shiba Registering your computer with T oshiba Product registration is strongly recommended, and allows T oshi ba to send you periodic updates, announcements , and special offers applicable to your prod uct. Product registration can be completed during the initial start up process of your comput[...]

43 Getting Started Connecting to a po wer sour 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[...]

44 Getting Started Connecting to a power so ur ce T o connect A C power 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 [...]

45 Getting Started Char ging the main battery The computer’ s main battery light gi ves you an indicatio n 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 f ully charged ❖ Is unlit when the main battery has d ischarged, the batter[...]

46 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 begin using it. Opening the display panel 1 Facing the front of the com puter, locate [...]

47 Getting Started Using the computer for the f irst time Small bright dots m ay appear on your screen displ ay when 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[...]

48 Getting Started Adding memo ry (optional) 3 Press and release the power button. The on/off light glows green. (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 .[...]

49 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Installing a memory module Memory modules can be installed in the memory mo dule slots on the base of the computer . Y ou will need a small Phillips scr e wdriver for this procedure. If the computer has been running recently , the memor y module may be hot. The surrounding area may also be hot. Allow the [...]

50 Getting Started Adding memo ry (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 [...]

51 Getting Started Adding memory (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 cover . 8 Place the screw and the cov er in a safe place so that you can retriev e them later . Static [...]

52 Getting Started Adding memo ry (optional) If your system has the memory modules stacked on top of one another , you must remove the top module first before removing/installing the bottom module. For this model Slot A is the bottom slot. Slot B is the top slot. If only one memory module is to be installed, it must be installed in slot A. 11 Pick [...]

53 Getting Started Adding memory (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 the corresponding cutouts in the side of the module. If the latches [...]

54 Getting Started Adding memo ry (optional) 14 Replace the memory modu le slot cov er and secure it using the screw . 15 Re-insert the main battery . For more information on inserting the main battery , see “Inserting a char ged battery” on page 105 . 16 T urn the computer right side up. 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer . TECHN[...]

55 Getting Started Adding memory (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 back[...]

56 Getting Started Adding memo ry (optional) 4 Replace the memory modu le slot cov er and secure it using the screw . 5 Re-insert the main battery . For more information on inserting the main battery , see “Inserting a char ged battery” on page 105 . 6 T urn the computer right side up. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer . TECHNICAL [...]

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

58 Getting Started Using external display de vices Disabling or enabling the T ouchPad ™ The T ouchPad ™ is enabled by default. T o change the enable/disable T o uchPad setting, press Fn + F9 . This hot k ey enables/disables the T o uchPad. For more information, see “Disabli ng or enabling the T ouchPad™” on page 190 . Using external disp[...]

59 Getting Started Using external display de vices 2 While holding down Fn , press F5 repeatedly until the setting you want takes ef fect. Briefly pause each time you press the F5 ke y to allow time for the display to change. This hot key c ycles through the settings in the fo llo wing order (the last two options are a v aila ble if an external mon[...]

60 Getting Started Using an e xternal ke yboar d Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use a full-size k e yboard, you can attach one to your computer . The computer’ s USB ports suppo rt any USB-compatible keyboard. Using a mouse Y ou may want to use a mouse instead of the computer’ s built-in T o uchPad. Y ou can use a USB-compatible mo[...]

61 Getting Started Connecting an optional external disk ette drive Setting up a printer Some printers require a specific installation process. Refer to your printer installation guide for instructions before completing the following procedure. If your printer does not support Plug and Play , follo w these steps to set it up for the first time. Y ou[...]

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

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

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

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

66 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[...]

67 Getting Started T urning off the computer 6 Click App l y . 7 Click OK . Once the computer is conf igured, you can turn it off b y either pressing the power b utton or closing the display pane l, depending on the options set . Restarting your computer T o start the computer up again, press the po wer b utton unti l the on/off light glows green. [...]

68 Getting Started T urning off the computer Configuring Hibernation mode options Y ou can place the computer into Hibernation mode by either pressing the power b utton or closing the display panel. Y ou can also specify an amount of time after which the computer automatically goes into Hibernation mode. T o use any of these methods, you f irst nee[...]

69 Getting Started T urning off the computer 4 Click Power buttons and lid to display the actions that you can configure. 5 Select Hibernate for the options you want. These options can be set separately for how they operate while the computer is running on battery power or while connected to AC power . ❖ Lid close action Set this option to Hibern[...]

70 Getting Started T urning off the computer Using and configuring Sleep mode T o turn off the com puter using the Sleep command: 1 Click Start , and then click the arro w ne xt to the Lock button in the lower -right part of the Start menu. The Shut Down menu appears. (Sample Image) Shut Down menu 2 Click Sleep . The computer sa ves the status of a[...]

71 Getting Started T urning off the computer 2 Click Change plan s ettings under the po wer plan to be customized. The Edit Plan Settin gs window appears. (Sample Image) Edit Plan Settings screen 3 T o change the amount of time af ter which the computer ent ers Sleep mode: ❖ Under Put the computer to sleep , select the desired amount of time in b[...]

72 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[...]

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

74 Getting Started Caring for your computer Moving the computer Before moving your computer, e v en across the room, m ake sure all disk activity has ended (the driv e indicator light stops glowing) and all external peripheral cables are disconnected. Do not pick up the computer by its display panel or by the back. Doing so could damage the system.[...]

75 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 disk. If the network you are using goes down and you must restart your compu ter to reconn[...]

76 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 hard disk suddenly fails, you will lose all t he data on it unless you have a separate bac[...]

77 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 ® k eys. (Sample Illustration) Ke yboar d Character keys T y ping with the character keys is very mu ch li ke t yp ing o n a typewriter , e xcept that: ❖ The space bar creates[...]

78 Learning the Basics Starting a pr ogr am Function keys The function k eys (no t to be confused with the Fn key) are the 12 keys at the top of the ke yboard. (Sample Illustration) Function ke ys F1 through F12 are called function keys because the y ex ecute programmed functions when pressed. Used in combinatio n with the Fn key , fun ction keys m[...]

79 Learning the Basics Starting a pr ogr am Starting a program from the Start menu When you install a prog ram, the operating syst em usually puts an icon in th e All Programs men u. T o start a pro gram that has an i con in the All Programs menu, foll ow these steps, which use the W indows ® W ordPad program as an example: 1 Click Start , and the[...]

80 Learning the Basics Starting a pr ogr am 5 In the left part of the window , c lick the line that ends in “Local Disk (C:). ” 6 In the left part of t he window , u nder the Local Disk C: icon, double-click the folder contai ning the program, in this case Program Files . W indows ® Explorer shows the contents of the Program Files folder on th[...]

81 Learning the Basics Saving your work Saving your work Before you turn off the computer using the Shut Down command, sav e your work on the hard disk driv e, diskette, flash media, or optical disc. This is one of the most important rules of computing . When you turn of f the computer using the Sleep or Hibernate commands, your work should be ther[...]

82 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[...]

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

84 Learning the Basics Using the optical drive Restoring your work T o restore information from your backup media to your hard disk, use the Restore page in the back up pro gram. Look in the online Help or your operating syst em documentation for informati on on restoring files. TECHNICAL NOTE: When restoring files, the backup program prompts you i[...]

85 Learning the Basics Using the optical drive 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 is in use. Eject button —Press to release the disc tray . Do not press the eject b[...]

86 Learning the Basics Using the optical drive Media control buttons (A vailable on certain models) The media control buttons located on the system control panel abov e the keyboard let you play audio CDs or D VD movies when the computer is on. (Sample Illustration) Media Contr ol buttons The Mute b utton allo ws you to mute the sound. The Media b [...]

87 Learning the Basics Using the optical drive 4 Grasp the tray and pull it fully open. (Sample Illustration) Drive tray fully extended 5 Hold the disc by its edges and check that it is free of dust. If the disc is dusty , clean it as described in “Caring for optical discs” on page 91 . 6 Place the disc carefully in th e disc tray , label side [...]

88 Learning the Basics Using the optical drive If you insert the disc incorrectly , it may jam the drive. If this happens, contact T oshiba support for assistance. 9 Push the disc tray in by pressing gently on th e center of the tray until it clicks into place. Y ou are ready to use the disc. Playing an audio CD Insert an audio CD and close the dis[...]

89 Learning the Basics Using the optical drive The W indo ws Media ® Player control panel works much like an ordinary compact disc player: ❖ 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 the volume too high when using [...]

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

91 Learning the Basics T oshiba’ s online r esour ces 2 Pull the tray out until it is fully open , remove 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 disc[...]

92 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 . [...]

93 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power Running the computer on battery power The computer contains a remov abl e Lithium-Ion (Li-Io n) battery that provides po wer when you are aw ay from an A C outlet. Y ou can recharg e it many times. Battery Notice Battery life may vary considerably from specif ications depending on product mo[...]

94 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power The R TC battery po wers the R TC me mory that stores your system configuration settings and the curren t time and date informatio n. It maintains this information fo r up to a month while the compu ter is turned off. TECHNICAL NOTE: The RTC battery does not charge while the computer is turn[...]

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

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

97 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power The computer can be us ed while the R TC battery is being charged, although the charging status of the R TC battery cannot be monitored. Monitoring main battery power The computer’ s main battery light gives you an indication of th e main battery’ s current charge. Th e follo wing also applies 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 flashes amber , it indicates that the system is suspended (using the Windows ® operating system Sleep command). (Sample Illustration) P ower and batt ery light locations Power button System Indic[...]

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

100 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power Setting batter y notifications Y ou can set two notifications. Each notification can be set to alert you when a specified percentage of remaining battery po wer has been reached. Y ou can also set the computer to enter Sleep mode or Hibernation mode or to compl etely po wer do wn when the notif ica[...]

101 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power ❖ How much you use the hard disk, optical driv e, diskette driv es, or other optional devices ❖ Where you are working, since operating time decr eases at low temperatures There are v arious ways in which you can conserv e power a nd extend the operating time of your battery: ❖ Enable Sleep or[...]

102 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power 2 Select an appropriate plan for your work en vironment or create your own custom plan. 3 Click Create a P ower Plan to set up a ne w plan. 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 a[...]

103 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[...]

104 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[...]

105 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 . [...]

106 Mobile Computing T aking car e of your battery 4 T urn the computer right side up. 5 Reconnect any cables that were remov ed in step 3 of “Removing the battery from the computer” on page 103 . 6 Restart the computer . T aking care of your batter y The follo wing sections offer tips on how to take care of your battery and prolong its life. S[...]

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 it becomes damaged. Never attempt to dispose of a battery pack [...]

109 Mobile Computing T raveling tips Notice regarding CR coin cell batteries, applicable to California, U.S.A. only: Perchlorate Material - special handling may apply . See http://www .dtsc.ca.gov/h azardouswaste/perchlorate/ T raveling tips The en vironmental precautions listed in “Selecting a place to work” on page 37 , also apply while trave[...]

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

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 , Notification Area, and background pattern. (Sample Image) W indows ® oper ating system deskt op Icons An icon represents a folder , file, or program t[...]

112 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[...]

113 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[...]

114 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[...]

115 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[...]

116 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[...]

117 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[...]

118 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Explor ing audio feat ur es ❖ 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- one or in groups, by typing messages which are instantly viewed by others on their computer screens. ❖ Internet news groups [...]

119 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 [...]

120 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features We b C a m e r a We b C a m e r a (A vailable on certain models) Y our computer may come with a built-in W eb camera. W ith this W eb camera you can do the following: ❖ T ake pictures and record videos with y our notebook comput er ❖ Chat with others and have them see you while using instant messaging [...]

121 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot 3 When the card is almost all the way into the slo t, push fi rmly but gently to ensure a firm c onnection with the computer . Do not force the card into posit ion. Removing an ExpressCard ® 1 Prepare the card for remov al by clicking the Sa fely Remove Hardwar e icon i[...]

122 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot Do not use the Copy Disk function for this type of media. T o copy data from one media to another , use the drag-and-drop feature of the Windows ® operating system. Inserting memory media The follo wing instructions apply to all ty pes of supported media devices. 1 T ur[...]

123 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot 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 d[...]

124 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 system details, set additional options, or change de fault options. These utilities are described in this chapter . The utilities described in this[...]

125 Utilities TOSHIB A Assist 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, do one of the following: ❖ Double-click the TOSHIB A Assist shortcut icon on the desktop. ❖ Click Start , All Programs , To s h i b a , Utilities , [...]

126 Utilities TOSHIB A Assist Connect The features av ailable in this category are: ❖ ConfigFree ® Connectivity Doctor (Sample Image) T OSHIBA Assist window – Connect tab[...]

127 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[...]

128 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[...]

129 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[...]

130 Utilities Setting passwor ds Setting passwords Setting a password lets you walk away from your computer , 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—Se[...]

131 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[...]

132 Utilities Setting passwor ds 6 Click OK . The supervisor password u tility dialog bo x 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 supervisor passw ord: 1 Click Start , All Programs , To s h i b a , Utilities , and th[...]

133 Utilities Setting passwor ds T o register a password for the po wer- on password functions: 1 Click Start , All Programs , To s h i b a , Utilities , and then TOSHIB A Passw ord Utility . The TOSHIB A P assword Utility windo w appears. (Sample Image) TOSHIB A P asswor d Utility window 2 Click Registered . 3 Enter your pas sword, and then enter [...]

134 Utilities TOSHIB A PC Dia gnostic T ool Utility TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic T ool Utility This utility can h elp diagnose pro blems 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[...]

135 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[...]

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

137 Utilities TO S H I B A 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 th e default setting for 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[...]

138 Utilities TOSHIB A Zooming Utility By changing any of the options that appear in the dialog boxes and clicking App l y , you can reconfigure that function. Any options that you change will become default settings when you restart your system. TOSHIBA Zooming Utility This utility allows you to select which applications will work with the zoom in[...]

139 Utilities TOSHIB A Button Support The zoom in and zoom out hot keys will now w ork with the applications you selected. T o zoom in, hold down the Fn key and press 2 ; to zoom out, hold down the Fn ke y and press 1 . For more information about how to use the T OSHIB A Zooming Utility , right-click the icon in the Notification Area and then click[...]

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

141 Utilities TOSHIB A Accessibili ty 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[...]

142 Utilities ConfigF r ee® ConfigFree ® All references to Bluetooth ® in this section 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 identi fy communication problems and create prof iles f[...]

143 Utilities ConfigF r ee® If your computer is not connected to a network, the ConfigFree icon in the Notification Area is displayed with an “X.” ConfigFree ® Utilities Connectivity Doctor The Connectivity Doctor lets you analyze your network connections and fix network connection problems. Using Connectivity Doctor , you can vie w detailed [...]

144 Utilities ConfigF r ee® 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 selecting the profile with the desired settings. If you visit a client company occasionally [...]

145 Utilities ConfigF r ee® 3 Click Open Settings . The ConfigFree Prof ile Settings windo w appears. (Sample Image) ConfigF ree Pr ofile Settings windo w 4 Click Add to start the Create Prof ile W izard.[...]

146 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[...]

147 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 cont inue working. If it does not, [...]

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

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

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

151 If Something Goes Wrong The W indows ® 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 er[...]

152 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict The Windows ® operating system can help you If the operating system has started properly but you still ha ve a problem using your co mputer , the online Help can assist you in troubleshooting the problem . T o access the W indo ws ® operating syst em Help and Support: 1 Click Start , then[...]

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

154 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar 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 th e dri vers being [...]

155 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict For this model Slot A is the bottom slot. Slot B is the top slot. If only one memory module is to be installed, it must be installed in slot A. Power and the batteries Y our computer receive s its po wer through the A C adaptor and power cord/cable or from the system batteries (battery , o[...]

156 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict The battery appears not to power the computer f or as long as it usually does. If you frequently repeat shallow char ge and disch a rge, the battery meter may become in accurate. Let the battery discha rge completely , then try charging it ag ain. Check the po wer options vi a your Po wer P[...]

157 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict Display problems Here are some typical displ ay problems and their sol utions: The screen is blank. Display Auto Off may ha ve gone into ef fect. Press any k ey 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[...]

158 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict T o change the number of colors displayed: 1 Right-click in a blank area of the W indo ws ® desktop. 2 Click Personalize , and then Display Settings . 3 Change the Colors option and click OK . For more information see Windo ws ® Help. A message displays saying that ther e is a problem wit[...]

159 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict Disk drive problems Problems with the hard disk or with a diskette dri ve usually sho w up as an inability to access the disk or as s ector errors. Sometimes a disk problem may cause one or more files to appear to hav e garbage in them. T ypical disk problems are: Y ou are ha ving tr ouble[...]

160 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict Y our data files are damaged or corrupted. Refer to your software documentation for file recov ery procedures. Many software packages auto matically create backup files. Y ou may also be able to recover lost data using utility software. Consult your network administrator . Some programs run[...]

161 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict Y ou press the disc eject b utton, but the drive tray does not slide out. Make sure the computer is connect ed to a po wer source and turned on. The optical dri ve eject me chanism requires po wer to operate. Make sure a program is not accessi ng the driv e and prev enting it from ejecting[...]

162 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict The computer emits a loud , high-pitched noise. This is feedback between the mi crophone and the speakers. It occurs in any sound system when i nput from a micro phone is fed to the speakers and the speak er volume is too loud. Adjust the volume control. ExpressCard ® problems ExpressCards[...]

163 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict 2 Double-click the appropr iate ExpressCard, which will be listed under one of the categories shown, for e xample: Disk driv es, Network adapters, Other , etc. The operating system displays your ExpressCard’ s Properties dialog box, which contains informati on about your ExpressCard conf[...]

164 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict An ExpressCard ® er ro r occurs. Reinsert the card to make sure it is properly connected. If the card is attached to an e xternal device, check that the connection is secure. Refer to the card’ s docum entation, which should contain a troubleshooting section. Printer problems This sectio[...]

165 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict Modem problems (A vailable on certain models) This section lists comm on modem problems. The modem will not r eceive or transmit pr operly . Make sure the cable from the modem to the telephone line is firmly connected to the computer’ s modem port and the telephone line jack. Check the c[...]

166 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict T o determine if your computer has an internal Wi-Fi ® adapter , check the device list in Device Manager (part of the Windows ® Control Panel, Hardware and Sound). Some T oshiba models may have a Wireless antenna ON/OFF switch even though they do not have an internal Wi-Fi ® adapter . ?[...]

167 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict 4 Enter IPCONFIG / ALL and press Enter . The IP address for each activ e network adapter will be displayed. ❖ Connect your computer directly to your router or broadband modem, by plugging a standard CA T5 Ethernet patch cable (sold separately) into you r computer's RJ45 Ethern et po[...]

168 If Something Goes Wrong D VD operating pr oblems 5 The W indo ws ® operating system wi ll no w try to establish a wireless connection. The Windo ws ® operating system wireless management facility does not work. If you are using an ext er nal Wi-Fi ® adapter (an ExpressCard, USB adapter , or other variety), check if the adapter comes with its[...]

169 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 [...]

170 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 how the computer and its software work together . Get familiar with al[...]

171 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits 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 the current date and[...]

172 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 hard dr ive. Since problems with either hardware or software can mak e the data inaccessible or ev en destroy it, th[...]

173 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 ® ,[...]

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

175 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 [...]

176 If Something Goes Wrong T oshiba’ s worldwide off ices 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 o shiba Canada Lt d. 191 McNabb Street Markham, Ontario L3R - 8H2 Canada France T o shiba Systèmes (France) S.A. 7, Rue Ampère; B. P . 131 9[...]

177 If Something Goes Wrong T oshiba’ s worldwide of fices For more information on additional T osh iba worldwide locations, please visit: www .toshi ba.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 Hammfel[...]

178 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[...]

179 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[...]

180 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 125 . PC Diagnostic T ool utility For more information, refer to “TOSHIB A PC[...]

181 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[...]

182 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 ro w to th[...]

183 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[...]

184 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[...]

185 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 70 . Selecting this Card or pressing the hot ke y displays the following options: (Sample Imag[...]

186 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 67 . Selecting th[...]

187 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)[...]

188 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 m odels. Some systems also support an additional Swap Image Display mode. This mode is available only if the current setting is an extended desktop mode (Built-[...]

189 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 [...]

190 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 “Disabling or enabling the T ouchPad™” on page 58 . Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displays the follow[...]

191 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[...]

192 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Keyboard hot key functions Fn + This hot ke y turns the curs or contro l ov erlay on and off. Fn + This hot ke y turns the numeric overlay on and of f. Fn + This hot ke y turns the scroll lock featu re on and off. Fn + This hot key tu rns the TO SHIB A Zo o mi n g Utility to zoom-o[...]

193 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Appendix B P o wer Cord/Cable C o nnector s Y our n otebook computer features a universal po wer supply you can use worldwide. This appendix show s 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 pr oved CS A a pp rove d United Kingdom BS ap pr oved Australi[...]

194 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[...]

Glossary 195 DOS disk operating system DPI dots per inch DSTN dual supertwist nem atic DV D digital versatile (or video) disc DV D - R O M digital 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 [...]

196 Glossary SDRAM synchronous dynamic random access memory SRAM static random access memory 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 W ide W eb Te r m s The follo wing terms may appear in this user’ s guide. A active-matrix display — A[...]

Glossary 197 baud rate — The speed at which a comm unication de vice, such as a printer or modem , transmits info rmation. Baud r ate is the numb er of signal changes per second (not necessarily the same as bits per second). See also bits per second . BIOS (basic input/ output system ) — Basic instructions, stored in read- only memory (R OM), c[...]

198 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 199 D default — The setting selected by a program when the user does not specify an alternati ve setting. device — A component attached to the computer . Devices may be external (outside the computer’ s case) or internal (inside the computer’ s case). Printers, disk dr iv es, and modems are examples of devices. device driv er — A[...]

200 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 201 F fil e — A collection of related information, sav ed on disk with a unique name. A file may be a program, information used by a program, or a document. See also docum ent. f ile allocation table (F A T) — The section of a disk that keeps track of the location of files stored on the disk. fil e n a m e — A set of characters that [...]

202 Glossary Hibernation — A feature of many T osh iba notebook computers that sav es to the hard disk the current state of your work, includi ng all open files and programs, when you turn the computer off. When you turn on the computer again, you r work is returned to the same state it was when the computer was turned of f. See also Sleep, Suspe[...]

Glossary 203 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[...]

204 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 205 Plug and Play — Generally , refers to the com puter’ s ability to automatically configure itself to work with per ipheral 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, su[...]

206 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 207 U universal serial bus (USB) — USB is a serial b us that supports a data transfer rate of up to 480 Mbps (480 million bi ts 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, serial. upload — T o send a file to anothe[...]

208 Index A A C adaptor 43 AC p o w e r connecting adaptor 44 accessories memory 48 adding memory 48 , 49 , 52 , 53 , 155 Alt keys 77 Application Cards 180 audio fil e s 118 audio features 118 B backing up files 76 battery changing 103 charge indicator light 45 , 97 charge not lasting 156 charging 43 , 45 conserving po wer 100 disposal 108 low char[...]

209 Index computer caring for 73 cleaning 73 moving 74 non-system disk or disk error message 149 not accessing disk driv es 148 running on battery power 93 setting up 41 , 50 warning resume failure messag e 148 computer lock 74 computing tips 75 ConfigFree® 142 connecting to a power source 43 connection set up 114 control buttons 57 Ctrl keys 77 D[...]

210 Index external display , adj usting 59 F F A T (File Allocation T able) 159 file e xtensions 82 file, backing up 76 fil e s backing up 83 printing 82 restoring 84 saving 81 Fn keys 77 function keys 78 H hardware conflicts 152 resolving 153 headphones using 119 Help and Support W indo ws® operating system 152 Hibernatio n mode 63 configuring 67[...]

211 Index removing 103 memory adding 48 , 49 , 52 , 53 , 155 problem solving 154 remo ving memory module slot cov er 51 memory module inserting 52 installation 49 removing 55 memory module slot 51 microphone 118 modem connecting to telephone line 114 problem solving 165 monitor 58 connecting 58 not working 157 mouse installing 60 mouse utility 135 [...]

212 Index battery charge does not last 156 battery not charging 155 cannot insert diskette in drive 160 cannot read a diskette 160 changing display properties 158 checking device properties 153 computer hangs when ExpressCard® inserted 163 computer will not power up 147 contacting T oshiba 174 , 175 corrupted/damaged d ata files 160 Device Manager[...]

213 Index Sleep mode 64 hot key 185 starting again from 73 sound problem solving 161 sounds recording 118 speakers using external 119 start button 112 Start Search field 80 starting a program 78 Start Search field 80 W indo ws® Explorer 79 W indo ws® Start menu 79 starting up the computer from Shut down 67 from Sleep 73 Startup menu problem solvi[...]