Toshiba L450-EZ1510 manual

GMAD00227010 09/09 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 162 in this gui de. Satellite Pro ® L450 S[...]

2 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling . Model: Satellite ® L450 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 yo ur alarm equipment. If you hav e questions abou t what will disable alarm equipment, consult your telephone compan y or a qualified installer . Instructions for IC CS[...]

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

8 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 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[...]

9 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Canada – Indust ry Canada (IC) This device complies with RS S 210 of Industry Canada. The installer of this radio equipment mu st ensure that the antenna is located or pointed such that it does not emit RF field in exces s of Health Canada limits for the general population; consu lt Safety Code 6, obta inable from Health C[...]

10 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 EU Declaration of Conformity TOSHIB A declares that this product conforms to the follo wing Standards: This product is carrying the CE-Mark in accordance w ith the related European Directiv es. The party responsib le for CE-Marking is TOSHIB A Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Ger many . The European Union WEEE (W a[...]

11 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 D ecision “CTR21”] for pan- European single terminal connection to the Public Switched T elephone Network (PSTN). Howe ver , due to dif ferences between the indi vidual PSTNs provided in dif ferent countr[...]

12 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using this Equipment in Japan In Japan, the frequency bandwi dth of 2,400 MHz to 2,483.5 MHz for second 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[...]

13 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The indication sho wn belo w appears on this equipment. 1 2.4: This equipment uses a frequency of 2.4 GHz. 2 FH: This equipment uses FH-SS modulation. 3 The interference range of this equipment is less than 10m. 4 This equipment uses a frequenc y bandwidth from 2,400 MHz to 2,483.5 MHz. 3. TOSHIB A Direct PC Monday – Frid[...]

14 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Radio Approvals for Wireless Devices The following information is de pendent on what type of wi reless de vice is in your computer . Not all devices are avai lable on all models. Approved Countries/Regions for the Intel ® Wireless Wi-Fi ® Link 5100/5300 Series This equipment is approv ed to the radio standard by the count[...]

15 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. Malawi Malaysia Malta Martinique Mayotte Mexico Monaco Mont[...]

16 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Europe - Restrictions for us e of 2.4 GHz Frequencies in European Community Countries Finland France Germany Ghana Greece Guatemala Herzegovina Honduras Hong K ong Hungary Iceland India Indonesia Iraq Ireland Italy Jamaica Japan Jordan Kazakhstan K enya Kuwai t Kyrgyzs tan L atv ia Lebanon Lesotho Liechtenstein Lithuania Lu[...]

17 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Europe - Restrictions for Use of 5 GHz Frequencies in European Community Countries Dans le cas d’une utilisation privée, à l’extérieur d’un bâtiment, au- dessus d’un espace public, aucun en registrement n’est nécessaire pour une distance de moins de 300m. Pour une distance supérieure à 300m un enregistremen[...]

18 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 O: allowed x: forbidden ❖ T o remain in conformance with Euro pean spectrum usage laws for Wireless LAN operation, the above 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz channel limitations apply . The user should use the wireless LAN utility to check the current channel of operation. If operation is occu rring ou tside of the allow able frequencie[...]

19 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Approved Countries/Regions for the Realtek ® RTL8192E 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. Albania Ar gentina Australia Austria Azerbaijan Bahrain Bangladesh Belgium Bolivia Bosnia[...]

20 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Approved Countries/Regions for the Realtek ® RTL8191SE 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. Albania Ar gentina Australia Austria Azerbaijan Bahrain Bangladesh Belgium Bolivia Bosni[...]

21 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Approved Countries/Regions for the Realtek ® RTL8187B This equipment is approv ed to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table. Do not use this equipment except in th e countries/regions in the follow ing table. U AE (United Arab Emirates) Ukraine United Kingdom Uruguay USA V enezuela V ietnam Zimb[...]

22 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)[...]

23 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Approved Countries/Regions for the Intel ® Wireless Wi-Fi ® Link 4965AGN This equipment is approv ed to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table. Do not use this equipment except in th e countries/regions in the follow ing table. An adhoc mode is available in Ch1- Ch11(802.11b/g), An Infrastructu[...]

24 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Bluetooth ® Wireless T e chnolo gy Interoperability Bluetooth ® Cards from TOSHIB A are designed to be interoperable with an y product with Bluetooth wireless technology that is based on Freque ncy Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS) radio t echnology , and is compliant to: ❖ Bluetooth Specification as def ined and approv ed[...]

25 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[...]

26 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 In some situatio ns or en vironments, the use of Bluetooth wireless technology may be restricted by the proprietor of th e building or responsible representati ves of the organization. These situations may for example include: ❖ Using the equipment with Bluetooth wireless technology on boar d airplanes, or ❖ In any othe[...]

27 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The legal communications mentioned in the abov e item refer to radio communications operated in accordan ce with telecommunication laws and regulations. Lo w power radio frequency electric machin ery shall resist ag ainst interference from legal communications or from industrial, scientific and medical radio emission electr[...]

28 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Copyright This guide is copyrighted by T oshiba Amer ica Information Systems, Inc. with all rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this guide canno t be reproduced in any form without the prior written permission of T o shiba. No patent liability is assumed, howe ver , with respect to the use of the information containe[...]

29 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T rademarks Satellite Pro and ConfigFree are either re gi stered trademarks or trademarks 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 reg[...]

30 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Contents Introduction ................ ................................................................ 37 This guide ...............................................................39 Safety icons ............................................................40 Other icons used ...............................................[...]

31 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Turning on the power .......................................50 Setting up your software ...................................51 Registering your computer with Toshiba ................51 Adding optional external devices.............................51 Adding memory (optional) ......................................52 I[...]

32 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Using and configuring Hibernation mode .........86 Using and configuring Sleep mode ...................88 Closing the display panel ..................................91 Customizing your co mputer’s settings ....................91 Caring for your computer ........................................91 Cleaning the co[...]

33 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Removing a disc with the computer on ...........107 Removing a disc with the computer off ..........108 Caring for optical discs ..................................108 Toshiba’s online resources ...................................108 Chapter 3: Mobile Computin g ........................... ...................... [...]

34 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 An overview of using the Internet .........................133 The Internet ....................................................133 The World Wide Web .....................................133 Internet Service Providers .............................. 133 Connecting to the Internet .............................134 S[...]

35 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 ConfigFree ® ...........................................................158 Getting Started ................................................158 ConfigFree ® Utilities ........................................159 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong ............. ...................... 162 Problems that are easy to [...]

36 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHI BA Cards .......... ........................ 189 Hot Key Cards .......................................................189 Using the Hot K ey Cards .................................190 Application Cards .................................................. 191 Using the Application Cards ...[...]

37 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 I n t roduct ion W elcome to the world of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. W ith your T osh iba computer , your work and entertainment can accompan y you where ver you go. Y our computer model may be ENERGY ST AR ® qualified. If the model you purch ased is qualified, it is labeled with the ENERGY ST AR ® log o on[...]

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

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

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

41 Introduction 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 the co[...]

42 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[...]

43 Getting Started Selecting a place to work T o keep your computer in prime operating condition, protect you r 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[...]

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

45 Getting Started Setting up your computer Important information on your computer’ s cooling fan Y our computer may have a CPU cooling fan that coo ls the CPU 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 whe[...]

46 Getting Started Connecting to a power so ur ce Please handle your computer carefully to avo id scratching or damaging the surface. 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 p[...]

47 Getting Started Connecting to a po wer sour 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 A C adaptor Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other [...]

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

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

50 Getting Started Using the computer for the fir st time Small bright dots ma y appear on your screen displa y when you turn on your computer . Y our display 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 intrinsi[...]

51 Getting Started Re gistering your computer with T oshib a 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 of windows dis played, and the order in whi ch windows appear , may va ry acco rding to your software setup c hoices. The[...]

52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Adding memory (optional) HINT : T o purchase additional memory modules, see the accessories information packaged with your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com . Y ou r c om p u t er comes with enough m emory to run most of today’ s popular applications. Y ou may want to increase the computer’ s me[...]

53 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 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. If the computer is on, begin at step 1 ; otherwise, skip t o step 3 . 1 Click Start . (Sample Image) Shut down button 2 Click the Shut do wn button in the lower [...]

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

55 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 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 up the memory modul e by its sides, a voiding an y contact with its connector . Position the modul e tow ard the socket, aligning the connector ’ s not[...]

56 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 th e corresponding cutouts in the side of the module. If the latches[...]

57 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 15 Re-insert the main battery . For more information on inserting the main battery , see “Inserting a char ged battery” on page 122 . 16 T urn the computer right side up. Make sure to remov e the soft cloth from the work surface be fore restarting the computer . Always mak e sure your compute r and AC[...]

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

59 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 more information on inserting the main battery , see “Inserti[...]

60 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stor age Drive TECHNICAL NOTE: Y ou must have at least one memor y module installed for the computer to work. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory mo d u l e , you can check that the computer has recognized the change. T o do this: ❖ Click Start , Contro l Panel , System and Security , a[...]

61 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stora ge 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 . ❖ It is strongly recommended that you create recov er y DVDs/media before using your system for the first time. For more inform[...]

62 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stor age Drive During the recovery process it is strongly recommended that your computer be connected to an external power source via the AC adaptor . Y ou can recov er the original factor y image (returning the computer to its out-of-box state) using the utiliti es stored on your computer’ s internal st[...]

63 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stora ge Drive 5 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 6 The Recov ery of Factory Defaul t Software screen appears. Select Recover to out-of-box s[...]

64 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stor age Drive 8 Click Next to be gin the recov ery . When the process is complete, a message displays indicating that the internal storage dri ve has been reco vered. 9 Press any k ey on the keyboard to restart the computer . Recovering to a custom size partition Recovering to a custom size partition dele[...]

65 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stora ge Drive 4 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 5 When the T oshiba Recov ery W i zard opens and the Selecting a process screen displays, select Recovery of F actory Defau[...]

66 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stor age Drive 6 The Recov ery of Factory Defaul t Software screen appears. Select Recover to a custom size partition . (Sample Image) Reco very of F a ctory Default Software scr een 7 Use the on-screen arro w buttons in The size of driv e C: fi e ld to set the partition size. 8 Click Next . A confirmation[...]

67 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stora ge Drive Y ou can recov er the C: drive without af fecting other partiti ons by either using the utilities stored on your computer’ s internal storage driv e or by using recov ery D VDs/m edia, if you have created such media. T o recover using the f irst method, follo w the procedure belo w . T o r[...]

68 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stor age Drive 5 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 6 The Recov ery of Factory Defaul t Software screen appears. Select Recover without changing[...]

69 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stora ge Drive 8 Click Next to be gin the recovery . When the process is complete, a message displays, indicating that the C: dri ve has been recov ered. 9 Press any k ey on the keyboard to restart the computer . Creating recovery DVDs/media Depending on your system con figuration, you may be able to copy [...]

70 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stor age Drive Restoring from recovery DVDs/media The recovery process deletes information stored on the internal storage drive. Be sure to save your work to ex ternal media before executing the recovery . During the internal storage drive recovery process it is strongly recommended that your computer be c[...]

71 Getting Started Erasing the Internal Storag e Drive 7 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 . 8 Select one of the following options: ❖ Recover to out-of-box state —If you want to r ecover the original factory image (retur ning t[...]

72 Getting Started Erasing the Internal Stora ge Drive ❖ T o access the Recovery W izard on yo ur recov ery DV D s / m e d i a : Insert the first recov ery D VD into the optical driv e and po wer on th e computer . When the initial screen displays, press F12 . Using the arrow k eys, select the DV D option on the boot menu and then press Enter . S[...]

73 Getting Started Checking the internal stor age drive oper ating status Checking the internal storage drive operating status After restoring your inte rnal storag e driv e, you can check its status as follo ws: 1 Click Start . 2 Right-click Computer . 3 Select Manage . 4 Click Disk Manageme nt . 5 Highlight the internal storage dri v e in the V o[...]

74 Getting Started Using the T ouchP ad™ (Sample Illustration) The T ouchP ad and associated con tr ol b uttons Refer to the table belo w for speci fic instructions on performing each operation. The pointer is the icon (usually an arrow) that moves on the screen when you slide your finger across the T ouchPad or move a mouse connected to your com[...]

75 Getting Started Using the T ouchP ad™ Open or activate an item 1 Move the pointer to the item you want to open/activate. 2 Do one of the following: ❖ T ap the T ouchPad twice in rapid succession OR ❖ Press and release the primar y control button twice in ra pid succession (Sample illustration) T ap twice to open Right-click an item 1 Move [...]

76 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[...]

77 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 the following types of external display devices to the video ports described below: ❖ An HDMI™-compatible television or VCR/D VD player via the HDMI Out port * ❖ An external monitor or proje[...]

78 Getting Started Using external display de vices Connecting an external monitor or projector Y ou can easily attach an exte rnal monitor or projector to your computer if you need a lar ger screen. T o do this: 1 Read the directions that came with the monitor to see if you first need to install ne w software. 2 Connect the monitor’ s video cable[...]

79 Getting Started Using an external k e yboard ❖ Built-in display and TV (or other external video device) simultaneously ❖ Built-in display and external monitor (extended desktop) ❖ Built-in display and TV (extended desktop) ❖ External monitor and TV (extended desktop) ❖ Swap-Switch primary display between int ernal display and external [...]

80 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[...]

81 Getting Started T urning off the computer 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 only need to set up t[...]

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

83 Getting Started T urning off the computer For information on ho w to use and configure Hibernation mode see “Using and configuring Hibernation mode” on page 86 . 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 c[...]

84 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 off your computer . T o turn off your computer using the Shut do[...]

85 Getting Started T urning off the computer The Edit Plan Settin gs window appears. 3 Click Change advanced power settings . The Advanced settings tab of the Po wer Options window appears. 4 Double-click P ower b uttons and lid to display the actions that you can configure. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of P ower Options scr een 5 Select th[...]

86 Getting Started T urning off the computer Restarting your computer T o start the computer up again, press the po wer b utton unti l 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 com puter usin[...]

87 Getting Started T urning off the computer 3 Click Change advanced power settings . The Advanced settings tab of the Po wer Options window appears. 4 Double-click P ower b uttons and lid to display the actions that you can configure. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of P ower Options scr een 5 Select Hibernate for the options you want. These [...]

88 Getting Started T urning off the computer 6 Click App l y . 7 Click OK . Once the computer is conf igured, you can place it into Hibernation mode by either pressing the po wer button or closing the display panel, depending on the Hibernation options set. Starting again from Hibernation mode T o start up the computer from Hibernation mode, press [...]

89 Getting Started T urning off the computer Configuring Sleep mode options Y ou can place the computer into Sleep mode b y either pressing the power b utton or closing the display panel. Y ou can also specify an amount of time after which the computer au tomatically g oes into Sleep mode. T o use any of these methods, you f irst need to enable the[...]

90 Getting Started T urning off the computer 4 Click Change advanced power settings . The Advanced settings tab of the Po wer Options window appears. 5 Double-click P ower b uttons and lid to display the actions that you can configure. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of P ower Options screen 6 Select Sleep for the options you want. These optio[...]

91 Getting Started Customizing your computer’ s settings Starting again from Sleep mode T o start up the computer from Sleep mode, press the power b utton until the ON/OFF light glo ws green. The computer retu rns to the screen(s) you were using. If you place the comput er in Sleep mode b y closing the display panel, you can start it again by ope[...]

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

93 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 [...]

94 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboar d ❖ Back up your files to e xternal 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 dri ve suddenly fails, you will lose all the data on it unless you hav e a separate ba[...]

95 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboar d Character keys T y ping with the character keys is very mu ch li ke t yp in g o n 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[...]

96 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 ex ecute specific functions on the computer . For example, Fn+F9 turns the T ouchPad™ ON/OFF . For more information, see “Hot key fu[...]

97 Learning the Basics Starting a pr og ram 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 ov erlay light glo ws wh en the numeric overlay is on. T o disable the numeric ov erlay , hold down the Fn k[...]

98 Learning the Basics Starting a pr ogram If you pause with your mouse on All Programs, it will open it up . Y ou may need to scroll up or down to see the complete list. 2 Click the program group, in this example, Acces sories . The Accessories menu is displayed. 3 Click the pr ogram, in this e xample, Wo r d P a d . W ordPad opens. T o close the [...]

99 Learning the Basics Saving your work 6 In the right part of the window , double-clic k Accessories . W indows ® Explorer shows the contents of the Accessories folder on the right side of the windo w . 7 In the right part of the window , double-click wordpad . The operating sy stem opens W ordPad. T o close the program, click the Clo se button i[...]

100 Learning the Basics Saving your work Many programs of fer a feature th at sa ves documents at regular intervals. Check your program’ s do cumentation to see if it has an automatic sav e feature. Saving files 1 Click on the arrow in the upper -left corner of your W indows ® -based application to display the drop-down menu, and then click Sav [...]

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

102 Learning the Basics Backing up your work 2 Click on the arrow in the upper -left corner of your W indows ® -based application to display th e drop-down menu, and then click 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 pr[...]

103 Learning the Basics Using the optical drive Restoring your work T o restore information from your backu p media to your internal storage driv e, use the Restore option in the Windo ws ® Backup and Restore program. Look in the online Help or your op erating system documentation for informati on on restoring files. (Sample Image) Bac kup and Res[...]

104 Learning the Basics Using the optical drive For optimum DVD performance, it is recommended that you play DVDs while running the computer on AC power . When viewing DVD movies use the DVD Player software that came with your computer . Optical drive components The optical dri ve is located on the side of the computer . Y our optical drive may loo[...]

105 Learning the Basics Using the optical drive Inserting an optical disc T o insert an optical disc into the dri ve: 1 Make sure the computer is turned on. The dri ve will not open if the computer’ s power is of f. 2 Make sure the dri ve’ s in-use indicator ligh t is of f. 3 Press the dri ve’ s eject button. The disc tray sl ides partia lly [...]

106 Learning the Basics Using the optical drive 7 Gently press the disc onto the center spindle until it clicks into place. Handle DVDs and CDs carefully , making contact only with the center hole and edge. Do not touch the surface of the disc. Do not s tack discs. If you incorrectly handle the discs, you c ould lose data. 8 Make sure the disc is c[...]

107 Learning the Basics Using the optical drive If your disc does not run using this m ethod, try using an application that is associated with the media on the disc. For example, if it is a music CD, open Windo ws Media ® Player and use it to select and then play the CD. For other type s of media, use the associated software to open the f iles on [...]

108 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. Removing a disc with the computer off T o remov e a disc with the computer turned of f: 1 Insert a slender object, such as a straightened paper clip, [...]

109 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 computer enters a low-po wer suspension mode when it is not being used, thereby conserving energy and sa ving money in the process. It has a number of other features that enhanc e its energy ef ficiency .[...]

110 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power Y our computer contai ns T oshiba EasyGuard ® . The T oshiba EasyGuard * technology is made up of four fou ndational elements that incorporate hardware and software innov ations into various T o shiba computers that addre ss the most common security , reliability and connect ivity issues f[...]

111 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power T o ensure that the battery maintain s its maximum capacity , operate the computer on battery po wer at least once a month. The Lithium-Ion battery has no memory effect so it is not necessary to let the battery fully dischar ge each time. Howe v er , for better accuracy of the battery meter[...]

112 Mobile Computing Char gi ng batteries Using additional batteries If you trav el and need to work for many hours without an A C power source, you may purchase a battery m odule for use in the com puter , or carry additional charged battery packs with you. For more information on ba tteries and accessories, see accessories.toshiba.com . Charging [...]

113 Mobile Computing Char ging ba tteries The battery may not start ch arging immediately under the following conditions: ❖ The battery is extremely hot or cold. T o ensure that the battery char ges to its full capacity , wait until it reaches room temperature (50 to 80 degrees F ahrenheit, 10 to 26 degrees Celsius). ❖ The battery is almo st co[...]

114 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power 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 the incorrect time and date or stop working. When Hibernation mode is enabled and the RTC battery is completely discharged, a warnin[...]

115 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 Determining remaining ba[...]

116 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power Mov e the pointer ov er the po wer icon in the notification area, see “Finding your way around the desktop” on page 128 for more information on the notification area. A pop-up message displays the remaining battery power as a percentage. W ith repeated discharges and rechar ges, the battery’ [...]

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

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

119 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power T o edit a plan or to edit advanced settings, continue to the following steps. 4 Click Change plan settin gs to choose the plan you want to edit. This screen allows you to change basic settings. 5 Click Change advanced power settings to access settings for battery notification lev els, inte rnal st[...]

120 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery 3 Release the Fn key . The hot ke y card disappears. Y o u are no w in the selected mode. Changing the main batter y When your main battery has ru n out of power , you have two options: plug in the A C adaptor or install a char ged main battery . Never short circuit the battery pack by either accidenta[...]

121 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery 5 Slide the battery release lock to the unlo cked position. (Sample Illustration) Unlocking the battery r elease lock 6 Slide the battery release latch to release the battery . 7 Pull the discharged battery out of the computer . (Sample Illustration) Removing the battery If the battery is leaking or it[...]

122 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 . [...]

123 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 120 . 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[...]

124 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[...]

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

126 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 ce ll batter ies, applicable to Californi[...]

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

128 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Explorin g the desktop Finding your way around the desktop Y our computer’ s desktop includes several standard features: icons, Start button, taskbar , notification area, and background pattern. (Sample Image) W indows ® operating system desktop Icons An icon represents a folder , file, or program that [...]

129 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Exploring the desktop Y our desktop may contain other icons depe nding 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 file[...]

130 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[...]

131 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 Ethernet cable to the Network port (RJ45) on your computer . For specif ic information about connecting to the network, consu lt your network administ rator . ❖ Many hotels, airports, and of f ices of [...]

132 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, allowing you to connect the modem to a standard voice-grade telephone line. 1 Plug one end o f a telephone cable (purchase[...]

133 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features An overview of using the Internet An overview of using the Internet The following sections giv e a quick introduction to t he 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 ❖ Surfi[...]

134 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[...]

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

136 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Explor ing audio feat ur es Exploring audio features Y ou can use your computer to record sounds using the com puter’ s internal microphone (av ailable on certain models) or an opti onal external microphone. Y ou can listen to sound files or audio CDs using the b uilt-in speakers, headphones, or e xterna[...]

137 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using the W eb Camera TECHNICAL NOTE: When using amplified speakers, use speak ers that require an external power source. Other types of speakers will be inadequate to produce sound from the computer . T o play back sound files through e xternal speakers or headphones: 1 Locate the headphone jack on the co[...]

138 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using the Memory car d r eader Using the Memory card reader The Memory card reader suppor ts the us e of Memory Stick ® , Secure Digital ™ (SD ™ ), or MMC ® (MultiMediaCard ® ) med ia. These media can be used with a v a riety of digital products: digital music players, cellular ph ones, PD As, digit[...]

139 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using the Memory car d r eader Removing memor y media 1 Prepare the card for remov al by clicking on the Show hidden icons button ( ), if necessary , in the notif ication area and then selecting the Safely Remo ve Hard ware icon. If the system is unable to prep are the media for safe removal, a message wil[...]

140 Chapter 5 Utilities Y our computer includes sev eral utilities designed to help yo u 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 default optio ns. These utilities are described in this chapter . The utilities described in thi[...]

141 Utilities TOSHIB A Assist ❖ TOSHIB A Service St ation ❖ ConfigFree® TOSHIBA Assist The TOSHIB A Assist pro vides qui ck access to computer functions and allows you to customize a range of com puter settings. T o access TOSHIB A Assist, click Start , All Programs , TOS H IBA , Utilities , and then TOSHIB A Assist . The TOSHIB A Assist windo[...]

142 Utilities TOSHIB A Assist Connect The feature a vailable in th is category is Conf igFree ® Connectiv ity Doctor . (Sample Image) T OSHIBA Assist window – Connect tab[...]

143 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[...]

144 Utilities TOSHIB A Assist Protect & Fix The feature a vailable in this category is T OSHIB A PC Diagnostic T ool Utility . (Sample Image) T OSHIBA Assist window – Pr otect & F ix tab[...]

145 Utilities TOSHIB A Assist Optimize The features av ailable in this category are: ❖ Mouse Utility ❖ TOSHIB A Accessibility ❖ TOSHIB A Zooming Utilit y ❖ TOSHIB A Hardware Se tup (Hardware Settings) ❖ TOSHIB A Face Recognition Ut ility (Sample Image) T OSHIBA Assist window – Optimize tab[...]

146 Utilities TOSHIB A Application Installer TOSHIBA Application Installer The T OSHIB A Application In staller allo ws you to re install the dri vers and applications that were originally bundled with your computer . T o reinstall dri vers and applications: 1 Click Start , All Pr ograms , My T oshiba , and then TO SH I BA Application Installer . 2[...]

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

148 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[...]

149 Utilities Setting passwor ds 6 Click OK . The supervisor password util ity 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 supervisor passwor d: 1 Click Start , All Programs , TOSH IBA , Utilities , and then TO[...]

150 Utilities Setting passwor ds T o register a password for the po wer- on password functions: 1 Click Start , All Programs , TOSH IBA , Utilities , and then TOSHIB A Assist . The TOSHIB A Assist windo w appears. 2 On the left side, click the Secure tab . 3 Click the User Password icon. 4 Click Registered . 5 Enter your pas sword, and then enter i[...]

151 Utilities TOSHIB A F ace Recognition Utility TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility Y our computer may come with the TOSHIB A Face Recognition utility . This utility provides another way to log on to y our computer . For high security purposes, TOSHIBA Face Re cognition is not a suitable substitute for Windows ® passwords. T o ensure the security of[...]

152 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[...]

153 Utilities Mouse Utility Mouse Utility The Mouse utility allows you to change your pointing device or mouse settings. T o access the Mouse utility: 1 Click Start , 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[...]

154 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 , TOSH I BA , Utili ties , and then HWSetup , or click the TO S HI BA H a rdw a re S e tt in g s icon in [...]

155 Utilities T O 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 compute[...]

156 Utilities TOSHIB A Zooming Utility TOSHIBA Zooming Utility This utility allows you to select which applications will work with the zoom in/out hot ke ys (see “Zoom (Display resolu tion)” on page 202 ). Y ou may select all applications or any subset of the following: ❖ Microsoft ® Internet Explorer ® ❖ Microsoft ® Of f ice ❖ W indo [...]

157 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, [...]

158 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 av ailable for your computer . The TOSHIBA Service Station will alert you when updates are av ailable, and you can[...]

159 Utilities ConfigF r ee® ❖ Double-click the Conf igFr ee ico n in the notification area. ❖ Click the Conf igFree icon in the notification area, and then click the desired utility . If your computer is not connected to a network, the ConfigFree icon in the notification area is displayed with an “X.” ConfigFree ® Utilities Connectivity D[...]

160 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 settin gs simply by selecting the profile with the desired settings. If you visit a client company occasionally[...]

161 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.[...]

162 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[...]

163 If Something Goes Wrong Pr oblems when you turn on the computer 2 Click the A pplications tab . If a program has stopped responding, the words “not responding” appear beside its name in the list. 3 Select the program you want to close, then click End T ask . Closing the failed prog ram should allow you to continue working. If it does not, c[...]

164 If Something Goes Wrong Pr oblems when you turn on the computer The computer starts but when y ou pr ess a key nothing happens. V erify that the activ e program accep ts text input. T r y clicking your mouse on an area where you can type text and try typing again. Y our computer may be in Sleep mode and hav e a software or resource conflict. Wh[...]

165 If Something Goes Wrong Pr oblems when you turn on the computer The computer displays the Non-System disk or disk error message. Make sure there is no diskette in the optional e xternal diskette driv e. If there is a diskette in the dri ve, remo ve it and press any ke y to continue . If pressing a ny ke y does n ot work, press Ctrl, Alt , and D[...]

166 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[...]

167 If Something Goes Wrong The W indo ws ® operating system is not working Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to start properly , you may ha ve to change your system’ s configuratio n or verify the startup procedure to fix the problem. T o do this, use the options in the Startup menu. T o open the Startup menu: [...]

168 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: network speed, network conditions, time of day (when ev eryone else is surfing, your acces s can be slow) and popularity of th[...]

169 If Something Goes Wrong F ixing a pr oblem with Device 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 ad[...]

170 If Something Goes Wrong Memory pr oblems Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modu les may cause errors that seem to be hardware or ev en software related. It is worthwhile checking for these firs t: 1 Click Start , and then click the Shut do wn button in the lo wer-right corner of the Start menu. The computer shuts do wn comp[...]

171 If Something Goes Wrong P ower and the batteries Here are some typical problems and how to solv e them: The A C power light does not come on when y ou plug in the A C adaptor and power cord/cable. Make sure the A C adaptor and po wer cord/cable are firmly plugged into both the wall outlet and the computer . If the A C po wer light stil l does n[...]

172 If Something Goes Wrong K e yboar d pr oblems After a period of time, the battery will lo se its ability to perfor m at maximum capacity and will need to be replaced. This is normal for all batteries. T o purchase a new battery pack, see your acces sories information in cluded with your computer , or v isit the T oshiba W e b site at accessorie[...]

173 If Something Goes Wrong Display pr oblems If you are using th e built-in screen, make sure the display pri ority is not set for an external monitor . T o do thi s, press Fn and F5 simultaneously (once). If this do es not correct the problem, press Fn and F5 simultaneously again to return the display priority to its previous setting. HINT : Hold[...]

174 If Something Goes Wrong Disk or storag e drive pr oblems The display mode is set to Simultaneous and the exter nal display de vice does not work. Make sure the e xternal monito r is capable of displaying at resolutions of 800 x 600 or higher . Devices that do not support thi s resolution will only work in Internal/External mod e, and not simult[...]

175 If Something Goes Wrong Disk or storag e drive pr oblems This feature is not available for optical drives. 4 Click the T ools tab. 5 Click the Check now ... button. The Check Disk box appears. 6 Y ou can choose one or both options: ❖ Automatically f ix f ile system er rors ❖ Scan for and attempt reco very of bad sectors 7 Click Start . Erro[...]

176 If Something Goes Wrong Optical drive pr oblems The drive cannot r ead a diskette. T ry another diskette. If you can access the second diskette, the first diskette (not the drive) is probably causi ng the problem. Run Error-checking on the faulty diskette (for instructions see “D isk or storage dri ve problems” on page 174 ). Optical drive [...]

177 If Something Goes Wrong Sound system pr oblems If the problem is with an optical dat a disc, refer to the software’ s documentation and check that the hardware configuration meets the program’ s needs. The disc will not come out of the driv e when y ou click the eject button on the scr een. Press the b utton on the optical dri ve itself. Fo[...]

178 If Something Goes Wrong Modem pr oblems Y ou may ha ve connected the printer while the computer is on. Disable Sleep mode, turn of f the computer, and turn off the printer . T urn the printer back on, make sure it is online, and then turn the computer back on. T ry printing another file. For exam ple, you could create and attempt to print a sho[...]

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

180 If Something Goes Wrong D VD operating pr ob lems 3 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 broadb and modem, by plugging a standard CA T5 Ethernet patch cable (sold separately) into you r computer's RJ45 Ethern et port. I[...]

181 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits 6 See “Checking device properties” on page 169 for instruc tions on using Device Manager to vie w the optical driv e properties. 7 Check the T oshiba W eb site for new information on optical dri ves and their operation. A blank scr een appears while watching a D VD-R OM movie or title. C[...]

182 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits Some people use a combination of th ese methods, backing up all files to tape weekly and copying cr itical files to diskette on a daily basis. If you hav e installed your own programs, you should back up these programs as well as your data file s. If something goes wrong that requires you to[...]

183 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits Follo w these steps to create a restore point using the System Restore utility: 1 Click Start , Contro l Panel , System and Security , and then System . 2 In the left pane, clic k System protection . The System Protecti on tab of th e System Properties windo w appears. 3 Click Create... 4 In[...]

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

185 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits then be able to easily restore the W indows ® operating system to the state it was in prior to the installation, undoing any changes that the installatio n process introduced. ❖ Back up your critical data (see “Backing up your data o r your entire computer with the Windo ws® operating [...]

186 If Something Goes Wrong If you need further assistance If you need further assistance If you have follo wed the r ecommendations in this chapter and are still having problems, you may n eed additional technical assistance. This section contains the step s to take to ask for help. Before you contact T oshiba Since some problems m ay be related t[...]

187 If Something Goes Wrong Other T oshiba Internet W eb sites ❖ Name and version of the program in volv ed in the problem along with its installation medi a ❖ Information about what you were doin g when the problem occurred ❖ Exact error messages and when they occurred For technical support, call the T o shiba Customer Support Center: W ithi[...]

188 If Something Goes Wrong T oshiba’ s worldwide off ices For more information on additio nal T osh iba worldwide locations, please visit: www .t oshiba.co.jp/index.htm . Latin America and Caribbean T o shiba America Information Systems 9740 Irvine Blvd. Irvine, California 92618 USA 800-457-7777 (wit hin the US) 949-859-4273 (outsi de of the US [...]

189 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Appendix A Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot ke ys and TO SHIB A Cards provi de a quick way to modify selected system functions and to launch applications. There are two types of T OSHIB A Cards: Hot Ke y Cards and Application Cards. Hot Key Cards The Hot Ke y Cards are used to set or modify the following system functions: ❖ Mu[...]

190 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 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 or [...]

191 Hot Keys /TOSHIBA Ca rds Application Cards 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 141 . PC Diagnostic T ool utility For more information, refer to “TOSHIB A P[...]

192 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Application Car ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using the Application Cards T o launch an application using the Applicati on Cards: 1 Press and hold the Fn ke y . The TOSHIB A Cards display at the top of the screen. (Sample Image) TOSHIB A Car d display 2 Click the “stack ed” card on the far right of the display . The Applic[...]

193 Hot Keys /TOSHIBA Ca rds 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 wh en the Application Cards are displayed. The top row contains all of the disabled cards. 4 T o enable a card, drag it from the top row to t[...]

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

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

196 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sleep mode or Fn + This TOSHIB A Card or hot k e y places the computer into Sleep mode. For more information about Sleep mode, please see “Using and configuring Sleep mode” on page 88 . Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displays the following options: (Sample Image) S[...]

197 Hot Keys /TOSHIBA Ca rds Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Hibernation mode or Fn + This TOSHIB A Card or hot k e y places the computer into Hibernatio n mode. If Hibernation mode is disabled, this hot key will not respond. For more information on Hibernation mode, see “Using and configuring Hibernation mode” on page 86 . Selecting t[...]

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

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

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

201 Hot Keys /TOSHIBA Ca rds Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Disabling or enabling the T ouchPad™ or Fn + This TOSHIB A Card or hot ke y enables/disables th e T o uchPad™. For more information on using the T ou chPad, see “Using the T o uchPad™” on page 73 . Selecting this Card or pressing the hot ke y displays the following opti[...]

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

203 Hot Keys /TOSHIBA Ca rds 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 con trol overlay on and of f. Fn + This hot ke y turns the numer ic ov erlay on and off. Fn + This hot ke y turns the scroll lo ck feature on and off. Fn + This hot ke y t urns the T OSHIB A Z oo mi n g Utility to zo[...]

204 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Appendix B P o wer Cord/Cable C o nnector s Y our computer ships w ith the correct power su pply for the country of purchase. This appendix shows the shapes of the typical A C po wer cord/cable connectors fo r v arious parts of the world. USA UL ap pr oved Canada CSA approv ed United Kingdom BS ap pr oved Europe VD A appro[...]

205 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[...]

206 Glossary 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 dig ital versatile (or video) disc read-only 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 ta[...]

Glossary 207 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 thin film transistor USB universal serial bu s URL uniform resou[...]

208 Glossary application — A computer program that yo u use to perform tasks of a specific type. Applications includ e wo rd processors, spreadsheets, and database management systems. See also pro gram . B backup — A copy of a file, usually on a remov able disk, kept in case the original file is lost or damaged. basic input/o utpu t system (BIO[...]

Glossary 209 CD — An individual compact disc. See also CD-R OM. CD-R OM (compact disc r ead-only memory) — A form of high- capacity storage that uses laser opt ics instead of magnetic means for reading data. See also CD . Compare DV D - RO M . central processing unit (CPU) — The chip that functions as the “brain” of the computer . It take[...]

210 Glossary cursor — An on-screen symbol (usually a flas hing verti cal line) that indicates the position where charact ers will appear when you enter data. 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[...]

Glossary 211 document — Any file created with an application and, if sa ved to disk, gi ven a name by which it can be retrie ved. See also fil e . 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 device?[...]

212 Glossary F fil e — A collect ion of related information, saved on disk with a unique name. A file may be a program, information used by a program, or a document. See also docum ent. f ile allocation table (F A T) — The section of a s t o r a g e d r ive that keeps track of the location of stored files. fil e n am e — A set of char acters [...]

Glossary 213 Hibern ation — A feature of many T oshiba computers that saves to the i n t e r n a l s t o r a g e d r iv e the current state of your work, including all open files and programs, when you turn the computer off. When you turn on the computer again, your work is returned to the same state it was when the computer w as turned off. See [...]

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

Glossary 215 N network — A collection of computers a nd associated de vices that are connected by communications facilities. A network allows you to share data and peripheral de vices, su ch as printers, with other users and to exchange electronic mail. non-interlaced — A method of refreshing a computer scre en, in which each pixel of e very li[...]

216 Glossary Plug and Play — Generally , refers to the computer’ s ability to automatically configure itself to work with periph eral 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. pointer — An icon (usually an arrow[...]

Glossary 217 res ta r t — Synonymous with reboot. T o reset the computer by reloading the operating system without tu rn ing the computer off. See also boot . RJ11 — A modular connector used o n most U.S. telephone syst ems and direct-connect modems. The RJ11 co nnector is a 6-wire connector . R OM (read-only memory) — Non-v olatile memory th[...]

218 Glossary system prompt — The symbol (in the MS-DOS ® operating system, generally a driv e letter follo wed by a “greater than” sign) indicating where users are to enter commands. 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 [...]

219 Index A A C adaptor 46 A C power (DC-IN) connecting adaptor 47 A C power light 46 Alt ke ys 95 Application Cards 191 audio fil e s 136 audio features 136 B backing up files 94 battery Call2Recycle™ 126 changing 120 charge indicator light 48 , 114 charge not lasting 171 charging 48 , 112 conserving power 117 disposal 125 installing 12 0 , 122 [...]

220 Index network connection 131 set up 130 computer caring for 91 cleaning 91 moving 92 non-system disk or disk error message 165 not accessing disk driv es 164 running on battery power 110 setting up 45 , 53 warning resume failure messag e 164 computer lock 92 computing tips 93 ConfigFree® 158 Connectivity Doctor 159 profile settings 160 startin[...]

221 Index not working 174 mouse 79 exte rnal display de vice RGB port 77 external display , adj usting 79 F F A T (File Allocation T able) 174 file extensions 101 file, backing up 94 fil e s backing up 102 printing 101 restoring 103 saving 99 Fn keys 95 function keys 95 H HDMI™ Out Port 77 headphones using 136 Help and Support W indo ws® operati[...]

222 Index troubleshooting 172 unexpected characters 172 using 94 keyboard, e xternal 79 keyboard, full-size 95 L light AC p o w e r 46 dri ve in-use indicator 104 lock computer , using 92 M main battery changing 120 installing 120 , 122 removing 120 safety precautions 123 manual eject hole optical driv e 104 memory adding 52 problem solving 170 rem[...]

223 Index RGB 77 power computer will not start 163 connecting cable to A C adaptor 47 cord/cable 47 cord/cable connectors 204 energy-sa ving features 109 problem solving 170 turning on 50 power b utton 50 po wer plan hot key 119 po wer plans 118 power source connecting 47 po wering do wn using Hibernate 86 using Sleep 88 precautions 43 printer conn[...]

224 Index with computer on 107 main battery 120 memory module 57 RJ-11 jack 132 running the computer on battery power 110 S safety computer 12 6 disposing of batteries 125 icons 40 precautions 43 safety precautions main battery 123 saving f iles 99 screen does not look norm al/flickers 173 screen problems blank screen 172 Search programs and f iles[...]

225 Index keyboard 172 optical driv e 176 turning on the compu ter 50 turning on the power 50 U USB-compatible printer 80 user password, disabling 150 user password, setting 149 using a file extension 101 Utilities 140 V video cables 77 video display device connecting 77 video projector adjusting display 79 W war ran ty standard limited warranty 41[...]