Toshiba R200-S2032 manual

PMAD00041012 07/05 Portégé ® R200/R205 Series Use r ’ s Guide If you need assistance: ❖ T oshiba’ s Support W ebsite pcsupport.toshiba.com ❖ T oshiba Global Support Centre Calling within the United States (800) 457-7777 Calling from outside the Unite d States (949) 859-4273 For more information, see “If Something Goes W rong” on page[...]

2 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical kno wn to the State o f California to ca use birth defe cts or other reproductive harm. Wash h ands after handling . Model: Portégé ® R200/R205 Series Recordable and/or ReWritable Drive(s) and Associated Software W arranty The computer system you purcha[...]

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

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

5 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 decimal point (e.g., 03 is a REN of 0. 3). For earlier products, the REN is separately shown on the label. 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 [...]

6 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 provided may not be a 900 number or any other number for which charges exceed local or long-distan ce transmission char ges.) In order to program this information into your fax transmission, refer to the fax software instructions installed on this computer . Alarm Equipment If your home has specially wired alarm equipment co[...]

7 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 NO TICE: The Ringer Equi valence Number (REN) assigned to each terminal device pro vides an indication of the maximum number of terminals allowed to be connected to a telephone interface. The termination on an interface may consist of any comb ination of de vices subject only to the requirement that the sum of the Ringer Equ[...]

8 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Wireless LAN and your Health W ireless LAN products, like other radio de vices, emit radio frequenc y electromagnetic energy . The level of ener gy emitted by W ireless LAN devices howe v er is far much less than the elect romagnetic ener gy emitted by wireless devices lik e for example mobile phones. Because W ireless LAN p[...]

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

10 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Finnish: V almistaja TOSHIB A Corp . Digital Media Network Company vakuuttaa täten että Radio LAN device tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999/5/EY oleellisten v aatimusten ja sitä koskevien direktii vin muiden ehtojen mukainen. Dutch: Hierbij verklaart T OSHIBA Corp . Digital Media Netw ork Company dat het toestel Radio L[...]

11 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 USA – Federal Communica tions Commission (FCC) This device complies with P art 15 of FC C Rules. Operation of the de vices in a W ireless LAN System is subject to the follo wing two conditions: ❖ This device may not cause harmful interference. ❖ This device must accept an y interference that may cause undesired operat[...]

12 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Radio Frequency Interference Require ments This device is restricted to indoor use due to its operation in the 5.15 GHz to 5.25 GHz freq uency range. FCC r equires this product to be used indoors for frequency ra nge 5.15 GHz to 5.25 GHz to reduce the pote ntial for harmful interference to co-channel Mobile Sat ellite syste[...]

13 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-po wer radio station). 1. Sticker Please put the [...]

14 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Device Authorization This device obtains the T echnical Regu lation Conformity Certification and the T echnical Conditions Complian ce Approval, and it belongs to the device class of radio equipment of low-power data communication system radio station stipulated in the Radio Law and the T e lecommunications Business La w of[...]

15 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 This device works on passive scan only. A peer -to-peer mode is not available in 802.11a and T urbo Mode. 802.11b (2.4 GHz) Europe - Restrictions for us e of 2.4 GHz Frequencies in European Community Countries Australia Austria Belgium Canada Denmark Finland France Germany Greece Ireland Italy Liechtenstein Luxembour g Neth[...]

16 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 802.11a (5 GHz) Tu r b o M o d e ( 5 G H z ) Europe - Restrictions for use of 5 GHz Frequencies in European Community Countries Bande de fréquence restreinte: seuls les canaux 1- 7 (2400 et 2454 MHz respectiv ement) doiv ent être utilisés endroits extérieur en France. V ous pouvez contacter I’Auto rité de Régulation[...]

17 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 O: allowed ×: forbidden ❖ T o remain in conformance with Euro pean spectrum usage laws for W ireless 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 allo wable frequenc[...]

18 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Approved Countries/Regions for use for the Atheros AR5001X Mini PCI Wireless network adapter This equipment is approv ed to the radio standard by the countries/re gions in the following table. Do not use this equipment except in th e countries/regions in the follow ing table. This device works on passive scan only. A peer -[...]

19 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 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/re gions in the following table. Do not use this equipment except in th e countries/regions in the follow ing table. Approved Countries/Regions for use for the T o[...]

20 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Approved Countries/Regions for use for the INPROCOMM IPN2220 Wireless network adapter This equipment is approv ed to the radio standard by the countries/re gions in the following table. Do not use this equipment except in th e countries/regions in the follow ing table. Bluetooth ® wireless technology Interoperability Bluet[...]

21 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 or more) or stop transm itti ng from your PC. Please contact TOSHIBA PC product support on Web site http:// www.toshi ba-europe.com/computers/tnt/ bluetooth.htm in Europe or pcsu pport.toshiba.com in t he United States for more information. Bluetooth and Wireles s LAN devices operate within the same radio frequency range an[...]

22 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Regulator y statements This product complies with any mandatory product specification in any country/ region where the product is sold. In addition, the product complies with the following: European Union (EU) and EFT A This equipment complies with the R&TTE directiv e 1999/5/EC and has been provided with the CE mark ac[...]

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

24 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Lo w power radio frequenc y electric machinery shall resist against interference from legal communications or from indu strial, scientific and medical radio emission electric machinery . 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 communi[...]

25 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3. TOSHIB A D irect PC Monday – Friday: 10: 00 – 17:00 T oll Free T el: 0120-13-1100 Direct Dial: 03-3457-5 916 Fax: 0 3-5444-945 0 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 ra[...]

26 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Location of the required label (Sample shown below . Location of the la bel and manuf acturing information may va ry.) This appliance contains a l aser system and is clas sified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT . T o use this model properly , read the user’ s guide carefully and keep it for your future reference. Never attempt [...]

27 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Notice The information contained in this ma nual, including but not limited to an y product specifications, is subj ect to change without notice. TOSHIB A CORPORA TION AND TOSHIB A AMERICA INFORMA TION SYS TEMS, INC. (T OSHIB A) PRO VIDES NO W ARRANTY WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL OR ANY O T HER INFORMA TION CONT AINED HEREIN [...]

28 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by T oshiba is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respectiv e o wners. All other brand and p roduct names are trad emarks or registered trademarks of their respectiv e companies. Computer disposal inf[...]

29 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2 .3.2 Contents Introduction ........ ........................................ .............. 38 This guide .............................................................. 39 Safety icons ........................................................... 39 Other icons used .............................................. 41 Other docum[...]

30 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2 .3.2 Using the computer for the first time ..................... 55 Opening the display panel ................................ 56 Y our computer’ s features and specifications .... 56 T urning on the power ....................................... 57 Adding memory (optional) ..................................... 58 [...]

31 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2 .3.2 Character keys ................................................. 89 Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard .................................................... 90 Ctrl, Fn and Alt keys ......................................... 90 Function keys ................................................... 91 Wi[...]

32 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2 .3.2 Chapter 3: Mobile Computin g .................. ............... 114 T oshiba’ s energy-saver design ............................. 114 Running the computer on battery power ............. 114 Battery Notice ................................................ 115 Power management ...................................[...]

33 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2 .3.2 Connecting the optional external USB diskette drive ............................................................... 135 Using an external keyboard .................................. 136 Connecting a keyboard .................................. 137 Using an external monitor .................................... 13[...]

34 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2 .3.2 Chapter 6: T oshiba Utilities ...................... ............... 158 Fn-esse ® .............................................................. 159 Starting Fn-esse ............................................. 159 Assigning a key to a program or document ... 160 Viewing existing key assignments.............[...]

35 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2 .3.2 Deleting the hard disk drive master and user passwords in the System Setup ............... 186 Fingerprint recognition utility ............................... 187 Enrolling in OmniPass .................................... 188 Replacing your passwords ............................. 194 Remembering passwords .....[...]

36 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2 .3.2 Printer problems ............................................ 231 Modem problems ........................................... 232 Wireless networking problems....................... 233 DVD operating problems ...................................... 236 Develop good computing habits .......................... 239 [...]

37 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2 .3.2 Australia ......................................................... 258 Europe ........................................................... 258 Appendix C: Using Config Free™ with your T oshiba Computer .................................... ........ 259 Getting Started ..........................................[...]

38 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Introduction W elcome to the world of po we rful and portab le multimedia computers! W ith your ne w T oshiba notebook computer , your access to information can accom pa n y you wherev er you go. Y ou will f ind that the Microsoft ® Wi n d ow s ® XP Professional operating system is already in stalled on your computer . It[...]

39 Introductio n This guide 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The product specifications and configura tion information are designed for a product Series. Y our particular model may no t have all the features an d specifi cations listed or illustrated. For more detailed information about the features and specifications on your particular model, please visit T [...]

40 Introduction Safety icons 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 the seriousness of the risk, an d the icons highlight t hese instructions as follo ws: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in de ath or serious injur y . Indicates a potentially hazardous situ ation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious i[...]

41 Introductio n Other documentation 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Other icons used Additional icons highlight ot her helpful or educational information: TECHNICAL NOTE: This icon highli ghts technical information about the computer . HINT : This icon denotes he lpful hints and ti ps. DEFINITION: Th is icon indi cates the de finition of a te rm used in the[...]

42 Introduction Service options 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Ser vice options T oshiba offers a full line of optional service programs to complement its limited warranty . T oshiba's standard limited warranty , extended warranty , and s ervice upgrade terms and conditions are av ailable at www .warranty .toshiba.com. T o stay current on the most r ec[...]

43 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Chapter 1 Getting Started This chapter provides tips for w orking comfortably , summarizes ho w to connect components, and explains what to do the f irst time you use your notebook computer . Selecting a place to work Y our computer is portable and designed to be used in a v ariety of circumstances and locations. Creating[...]

44 Getting Started Selecting a place to work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 T o keep your computer in prime operating condition, protect your work area from: ❖ Dust, moisture, and direct sunlight. ❖ Equipment that ge nera tes a st rong electromagnetic f ield, such as stereo speakers (oth er than speakers that are connected to the computer) or speakerp[...]

45 Getting Started Selecting a place to work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Never allow any liquids to spill into any part of your com puter , and never expose the computer to rain, wate r , seawater or moisture. Exposure to liquid or moisture can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in damage or serious injury . If any of these eventualities should ac[...]

46 Getting Started Selecting a place to work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Some PC Cards can become hot with prolonge d use. Overheating of a PC Card can resu lt in e rrors or instab ility in its operation. Before you remove a PC Card, always wait for it to cool. Y ou could get burned removing a hot PC Card. Never place a heavy object on the computer and[...]

47 Getting Started Setting up your computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Important information on your computer’ s cooling fan Y our computer may ha ve a CPU cooling fan that cools the CPU by dra wing outside air in to the computer . The cooling fan may be located on the bottom of the computer . T o prevent possible overheating of the CPU, make sure t[...]

48 Getting Started Setting up your computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 T o register your compu ter online or to sig n up for an Internet account during the initial setup of your computer , you must connect the b uilt-in modem to a telephone line. See “Connecting the modem” on page 78 . Setting up your software The names of windows displayed, and t[...]

49 Getting Started Re gistering your co mputer with T oshiba 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 If you are conne cting your computer to a network, consu lt your system administrator before you choose your computer name and network setting s. 6 Follo w the remaining screen prompts to complete the setup process. Once you click the final screen, your computer re[...]

50 Getting Started Adding external de vices 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Adding external devices Before adding extern al devices or memory , T os hiba recommends setting up your software. See “Se tting up your software” on page 48 . After starting your computer fo r the first time yo u may want to: ❖ Add more memory (see “ Adding memory (optiona[...]

51 Getting Started Connecting the AC adapter 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Connecting the AC adapter Y our computer requires po wer to operate. Use the po wer cord/ cable and A C adapter to connect th e computer 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 g[...]

52 Getting Started Connecting the A C adapter 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Sample power cor d/cable and A C adapter T o connect A C po wer to the computer: 1 Connect the po wer cord/cab le to the A C adapter . Sample connecting the power co r d/cable to the A C adapter Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical kno wn to the S[...]

53 Getting Started Connecting the AC adapter 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Connecting the AC adap ter to the computer 3 Connect the po wer cord/cable to a li ve electrical outlet. The A C power lig ht on the indicator panel glo ws blue. Never tamper with the power cable or plug; never splice or alter a power cable; never bend or twist a power cable; neve[...]

54 Getting Started Using the main battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 ❖ Glo ws blue when the main battery is fully charged ❖ Is unlit when the battery has dischar ged, the battery i s not charging, or the A C adapter is not plugged into the computer or A C outlet ❖ Flashes amber means the main battery char ge is lo w and it is time to rechar ge t[...]

55 Getting Started Using the computer for the f irst time 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Using the computer for the first time The first time you use your computer , a utility called OmniPass runs aut omatically . When you see the OmniPass welcome screen, DO NO T click Enr oll . Instead, click Cancel to e xit OmniPass. Y ou must first establish a W indo w[...]

56 Getting Started Using the computer for the fir st time 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Opening the display panel Lift the display panel to open it . Opening the display pa nel T o avoid damaging the display panel do not force it beyond the point where it moves easily . Never lift or move the computer usin g the display panel. Small bright dots may ap pe[...]

57 Getting Started Using the computer for the f irst time 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 specifications corresponding to all of the icons or switches shown on the notebook chassis, unless you hav e selected all those features. This information applies to all the features and icons described in this guide . Belo w are examples of some of the many possible [...]

58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 ❖ Is unlit when the battery ha s dischar ged, the battery is not char ging, or the A C adapter is not plugged into the computer or A C outlet The hard disk dri ve light flashe s to indicate that the hard disk driv e is in use. Never turn off the computer while any of the drives a[...]

59 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Installing a memory module Additional memory m odules can be insta lled in the memory module slot on the base of the computer . Y ou will need a standard Phillips No. 0 scre wdri ver for this procedure. If you use the computer for a long time, th e memory module will become hot. If[...]

60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Sample base of the computer 6 Using a standard Phillips No. 0 scre wdriver , loosen the scre w that secures the memory slot cov er . Sample loosening the memory slot cover scr e w 7 Remov e the memory slot cov er . 8 Place the scre w and the cov er in a safe place so that you can r[...]

61 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Static electricity can damage the memor y module. Before you handle the module, touch a grounded meta l surface to discharge any static electricity you may have built up . T o avoid damaging the memor y module, be careful no t to touch its pin connector on the sid e you insert into[...]

62 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 11 Hold the memory module b y its edges so that the gold connector bar faces the slot, at a slight angle to the socket. Sample inserting the memory module into the soc ket 12 Check that the module is inserted completely into the socket and lined up squarely with the socket clips. S[...]

63 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Sample pr essing down on the memory module connector until the clips snap into place Do not force the memory module into position. The memory module should be completely inserted into the socket and le vel when secured in place. The clips on either side of the memory module snap in[...]

64 Getting Started Removing a memory module 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 If you are adding an extra memory module after setting up the computer , verify that the computer has recognized it correctly as described in “Checking total memory” on page 65 . Removing a memor y module If you need to remov e a memory modu le: 1 Complete steps 1 – 8 in “I[...]

65 Getting Started Removing a memory module 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cov er and tighten the screw . 5 T urn the computer over and restart it. TECHNICAL NOTE: Y ou must ha ve at least one memor y module installed for th e comput er to work. Checking total memor y When you ad d or remo ve a m[...]

66 Getting Started Har d Disk Drive (HDD) Recovery Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Recover y Utilities HDD Recover y is available for the Portégé R200 only . Y our computer has been configu red with a hard disk partition to allo w you to reco ver yo ur hard disk dri ve or reinstall selected applications and softw are featu[...]

67 Getting Started Har d Disk Drive (HDD) Recovery Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Creating Recover y CDs/DVDs Copying the HDD Reco very Util ities to CD or D VD giv es you the ability to recov er your hard disk dri v e and reclaim additional hard disk space us ed to store the HDD Recov ery Utilities on your computer . A writable external optical[...]

68 Getting Started Har d Disk Drive (HDD) Recovery Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Sample Recovery Disc Cr eator sc r een 3 Select the items you want to cop y by clicking the checkbox next to the item’ s Name – recov ery files, applications (original b undled dri vers and ap plications), or both the reco very f iles and applications. 4 Click [...]

69 Getting Started Har d Disk Drive (HDD) Recovery Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 T o recov er your hard disk dri ve using the utilities stored on your computer’ s HDD: 1 Make sure the computer is turned of f. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) k ey on your ke yboard while powering on the computer . When the computer powers on, the TOSHIB A HDD Rec[...]

70 Getting Started Har d Disk Drive (HDD) Recovery Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Recovering the C: partition of the HDD without changing the current partition size Recovering the C: d rive to its factory default setting reformats your drive and your information o n the recovered drive will be lost. Be sure to save your work first. If you have c[...]

71 Getting Started Har d Disk Drive (HDD) Recovery Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 information will be lost d uring the recovery process. Be sure you hav e sav ed your work before proceeding. 2 Click Ye s to begin the restorat ion and to specify the size of the C: dri ve. ❖ Press the Left/Right Arrow ke ys to i ncrease/decreas e the C: dri ve s[...]

72 Getting Started Har d Disk Drive (HDD) Recovery Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Sample TOSHIB A HDD Re covery Utility scr een Recovering the original factor y image (recommended) Recovering a hard disk drive to its f actory default setting deletes all partitions on the hard disk drive and your information will be lost. Be sure to save your wor[...]

73 Getting Started Har d Disk Drive (HDD) Recovery Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Recovering the C: partition of the HDD only Recovering the C: d rive to its factory default setting reformats your drive and your information o n the recovered drive will be lost. Be sure to save your work first. If you have created othe r partitions (for example, [...]

74 Getting Started Har d Disk Drive (HDD) Recovery Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 T o recov er your C: dri ve without the reco v ery partition: 1 Press 3 on the keyboard when the TOSHIB A HDD Reco very Utility screen displays. A co nfirmation mess age appears, reminding you that all partitions will be reformatted and all data will be lost during[...]

75 Getting Started Har d Disk Drive (HDD) Recovery Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Sample Delete Har d Disk Recovery Utility scr een 2 Click OK to continue. 3 When the follo wing s cr ee n di s p la ys , c lick Ye s to conf irm. Sample Delete Har d Disk Recovery Utility confirmation scr een After the Delete Hard Disk R ecov ery Utility has comple[...]

76 Getting Started Connecting a mouse 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 clicking Start , All Pr og rams , then Hard Disk Rec overy Utilities . 2 Click Next . 3 Click the item(s) you w ant to install. 4 Click Install . 5 Follo w the on-screen prompts to complete the installation process. Connecting a mouse Y ou may want to use a USB-comp atible mouse instead [...]

77 Getting Started Connecting a printer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 T o make the connection, you need a suitable USB cable, which may come with your printer . If a USB cable was not included with your printer , you can purchase one from a computer or electronics store. TECHNICAL NOTE: Some printers require a specific installation process. Refer to your[...]

78 Getting Started Connecting the modem 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Sample Add Printer W izard 3 Follo w the on-screen instructio ns to set up your printer . Connecting the modem Y our computer comes with an integrated modem. Before you can commu nicate using the modem, you need to connect it to a standard voice-grade telephone line. 1 Locate the modem[...]

79 Getting Started Connecting other external de vices 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 3 Connect the other end of th e telephone cable to the RJ11 wall jack of a st andard v o ice-grade telephone line. Connecting to a wall jac k The modem is designed for use with a standard analog telephone line. Never con nect the modem to a digital telephone line. A digit[...]

80 Getting Started Using the T ouchP ad 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Using the T ouchPad The T ouchPad, the s mall, smooth square cutout located in front of the keyboard, is sensiti v e to touch and enables you to mov e the cursor with the stro k e of a f inger . Simply mov e your finger on the T ouchPad in the direction you’ d lik e to mov e the curs[...]

81 Getting Started Using the T ouchP a d 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 left one and corresponds to the left mouse b utton. T o double- click, press the primary butto n twice in rapid succession. The function of the secondary button depends on the prog ram you are using. It usually correspo nd s to th e right mouse button. Check your program’ s docume n[...]

82 Getting Started Using the T oshiba Assist button 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Using the T oshiba Assist button The T oshiba Assist button, located to the left of the ke yboard, activ ates the T oshiba Assist. This giv es you quick access to some common functions. Y ou can change the function of this button so that it performs other operations if you [...]

83 Getting Started P owering off the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 ❖ Starts your Internet Expl orer (default browser) ❖ Starts your MS Outlook (d efault e-mail program) ❖ Disables the b utton ❖ Starts a custom program 4 Select the option to which you wish to assign the TOSHIB A Assist b utton. T o assign a custom program, choose Select y[...]

84 Getting Started P owering off the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Guidelines for po weri ng off the computer: ❖ If you hav e work in progress and aren’t connected to a network, use the Hibernate command to sa ve your system settings to the hard disk so that, when you turn on the computer again, you automati cally return to where you left of[...]

85 Getting Started Caring for your computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Different ways to turn the computer on and off Pressing the po wer b utton is not the only way to turn on and off the computer . Alternati v es include: ❖ Using Hot K ey combinations ❖ Opening and closing the disp lay panel For more information, see “Using Hibernation” on p[...]

86 Getting Started Caring for your computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Moving the computer Before moving your computer , ev en across the room, make sure all disk activity has ended (the dri ve-in-use light stops glo wing) and all ex ternal peripheral cables are disconnected. Do not pick up the computer by its display panel or by the back (where the p[...]

87 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Chapter 2 Learning t he Basics This chapter lists computing tips and provides important information ab out the sy stem’ s basic features. Computing tips ❖ Sa ve your w o rk 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 do wn and yo[...]

88 Learning the Basics Computing tips 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 ❖ Back up your files to discs (or other remov able storage media) on a regular basis. Label the backup copies clearly and store them in a safe place. If your hard disk suddenly f a ils, you may lose all the data on it unless you ha v e a separate backup copy . ❖ Use Error -checking a[...]

89 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboard 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Using the keyboard Y our computer’ s keyboard cont ains character keys, control ke ys, function k ey s, and special W indo ws ® ke ys, providing all the functionality of a full-size ke yboard. Sample ke yboar d Character keys T yping with the character keys is v ery much like typ[...]

90 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboar d 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard Although your computer’ s keyboard layout is comp at ible with a standard full-size ke yboard, it has fe wer ke ys. A standard full-size ke yboard has two Enter , Ctrl , and Alt key s; editing ke ys; cursor positioning k e ys; and[...]

91 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboard 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Function keys Sample function ke ys The function ke ys (not to be confused with the Fn k ey) are the 12 keys at the top of the ke yboard. They are called function ke ys because they run programmed functions determined b y the application you are using. F or more information, see you[...]

92 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboar d 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Overlay keys Sample ke yboar d overlay ke ys The keys with numbers and symbols on them form the numeric and cursor ov erlay . This overlay lets you enter numeric data or con trol the cursor as you would using th e 10- key keypa d on a full -size keyboa rd. Using the overlay to type[...]

93 Learning the Basics Saving your work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 T o turn of f the cursor control o v erlay , hold down the Fn key and press F10 again. The cursor co ntrol mode light on th e ke yboard indicator panel g oes out. Saving your work Before you turn off the computer , save your w ork on the hard disk driv e or a diskette. Always save your[...]

94 Learning the Basics Saving your work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Sample Save As dialog box 2 Choose the dri ve and folder where y ou want yo ur f ile to be stored. 3 T ype a fil e name, then click Sa ve . HINT : T o make another copy of the file you are currently working with, choose Save As from the File menu and give the new file a different name.[...]

95 Learning the Basics Printing your work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 with a .doc extension. Any f ile name with an e xtension of “.doc” is assumed to be a Microsoft W o rd file. Creating your o wn ex tension is usually unwise, since the program is unlikely to recognize a strange e xtension an d may refuse to handle your file correctly . TECHNICAL [...]

96 Learning the Basics Backing up your f iles 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Sample Print dialog box 3 Specify the print parameters. For e x ample, the range of pages and number of c opies to print. 4 Click Print . Backing up your files Back up all the f iles you create in case something happens to your computer . Y ou can back up yo ur f iles to dif fere[...]

97 Learning the Basics Bac king up your files 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 5 Double-click the folder that co ntains the file, then click the file you want to copy . TECHNICAL NOTE: Y ou can use the Ctrl or Shift keys to select more than one file. T o select multiple consecutive files, ho ld down the Shift key and click the first and then the last file ([...]

98 Learning the Basics Connecting an external D VD-R OM/multi-function drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Connecting an external DVD-ROM/multi- function drive Some operations require an external optical media dri v e (D VD-RO M dri ve or multi-function dri ve). An external DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive is included with the Portégé R205 only . For the Portégé [...]

99 Learning the Basics Playing audio 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Sample A udio CD window The W indows Media ® Player windo w appears. Sample W indows Media Player scr een The W indows Media ® Player control panel w orks much like an ordinary compact disc player: ❖ T o play the CD or to pause, click the Play/P ause b utton on the CD Player control p[...]

100 Learning the Basics Playing D VDs 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 ❖ T o stop the CD, click the Stop button. Before putting on headphones to listen to an audio CD, turn the volume dial down, and do not set the volume too high when using the headphon es. Continuous exposure to loud sound can harm your hearing. Playing DVDs If you are using an optional [...]

101 Learning the Basics P owering down the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 For optimum DVD performance, it is recommended that you play DVDs while running the computer on AC power . In addition, your computer’ s Power Saver utility can be used to select a power level setting for DVD playback. Powering down the computer Pushing the power bu tton [...]

102 Learning the Basics P owering down the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using any of these options to power down your computer , save your files a nd make sure the disk activity lights are off. If you change your mind and decide to continue working after all, wait a few seconds before turn ing the computer on again. all, [...]

103 Learning the Basics P owering down the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Hibernation command The Hibernation command po wers off the computer , but it first sa ves the current state of the computer to the hard disk. Since Hibernation does not re quire po wer to maintain the sav e d information, the syst em settings are retained indefinitely . Re[...]

104 Learning the Basics Using T urn Off or Shu t down 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 ❖ When starting up again, this choice uses less time and battery po wer than either T urn Off, Shut do wn or Hibernation. ❖ On restarting, the computer returns to the state in which you left it, and opens all the programs and f iles you were using. If you power down u[...]

105 Learning the Basics Using T urn Of f or Shut down 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 If you are co nnected to a W indo ws ® network server (domain server), po wer off the computer as follo ws: The computer can be connec ted to a Windows ® network ser ver (domain ser ver) using Windows ® XP Professional only . 1 Click the Start button, then Shut down . [...]

106 Learning the Basics Using T urn Off or Shu t down 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Sample TOSHIB A P ower Saver Pr op erties window 5 Select the options you want from the drop-do wn lists. ❖ When I press the po wer button Set this option to Shutdown if you want the computer to turn of f when you press the po wer button. ❖ When I close the lid Set th[...]

107 Learning the Basics Using Hibernation 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Using Hibernation Enabling the Hibernation command Hibernation is a default set ting. If it should become disabled, you can enable it as follo ws: 1 Click Start , Contr ol P anel . The Control P anel windo w appears. 2 Click Perf ormance and Maintenance . 3 Click the TOSHIB A Power S[...]

108 Learning the Basics Using Hibernation 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 ❖ When I close the lid Set this option to Shutdown if you want the computer to turn of f when you close the display panel. 6 Click A pply . 7 Click OK to close the TOSHIB A Po wer Sa ver Properties windo w , then close the Control Panel. Going into Hibernation mode If you are not c[...]

109 Learning the Basics Using Hibernation 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 The computer can be connec ted to a Windows ® network ser ver (domain ser ver) using Windows ® XP Professional only . 1 Click Start , then Shut Do wn . The Shut Do wn windo w appears. 2 Select Hiber nate from the dr op-do wn list of o ptions. 3 Click OK . The computer sa ves the st[...]

110 Learning the Basics Using Standby 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Using Standby If you are not connected to a W indo ws ® network server (domain serv er), po wer down the computer using the Standby command as follo ws: 1 Click Start , T urn off computer . The T urn off computer windo w appears. Sample T urn off computer window with Sta nd By option 2 [...]

111 Learning the Basics Using Standby 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 The computer sav es the state of all open programs and f iles to memory , turns off the display , and goes into a lo w-power mode. The on/off light blinks amber to indicate the machine is in Standby mode. If you power down using the Standby command and the battery discha rges fully , you[...]

112 Learning the Basics Using Standby 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Sample Full P ower Pr operties window 5 Select Standby for the options you w ant. ❖ When I pr ess the power button Set this option to Standby so that the computer will go into Standby mode when you press th e power button. ❖ When I close the lid Set this option to Standby so that the[...]

113 Learning the Basics Using Standby 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 6 Click A pply . Click OK to close the T OSHIB A Po wer Sa v er Properties windo w , then close the Control Panel. Starting again from Standby Use these instructions to restar t the computer when you enter Standby mo de by closin g the display panel: ❖ When using A C po wer , open th e[...]

114 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Chapter 3 Mobile Computing This chapter cov ers all aspect s of using your computer while tra veling. T oshiba’ s energy-saver design Y our computer enters a lo w-po wer suspension mode when it is not being used, thereby conserving ener gy and saving money in the process. It has a number of other features th at enhance[...]

115 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Battery Notice Battery life may v ary consid erably from specificat ions depending on product model, conf iguration, application s , po wer management settings and features utilized, as well as the natural performance v ariations produced b y the design of indi vidua[...]

116 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 The R T C b attery po we rs the R TC memory th at stores your system configuration set tings and the current time and date information. It maintains this information for up t o a month while the computer is turned off. TECHNICAL NOTE: The RTC batter y does not charge[...]

117 Mobile Computing Char ging batteries 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Charging batteries The battery needs to be charged before you can u se it to po wer the computer . Never leave batteries in th e battery charger for m ore than a week at a time. Doing s o may reduce the potentia l charge of the batter y . Use only battery chargers de signed to work wi[...]

118 Mobile Computing Char ging batteries 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 The battery may not start char ging immediately under the follo wing conditions: ❖ The battery is e xtremely hot or cold. T o ensure that the battery charges to its full capacity , wait until it reaches room temperature ( 5 0 t o 8 0 d e g r e e s F ah r e n he i t , 10 to 26 degree[...]

119 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 The above error me ssage may vary by computer model. The RTC battery d oes not charge while the co mputer is turned off even when the AC adapter is charging the computer . The RTC batter y charges when the computer is powered on. If the R TC battery is low , the real-time cl[...]

120 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 ❖ Is unlit when the battery has discharged, the battery is not charging, or the A C adapter is not plugged into the computer or A C outlet. Batter y life and charge time may vary , dependin g upon power management settings, applications and fe atures used. ❖ Flashes ambe[...]

121 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Sample power and battery light locations Determining remaining batter y power Wait at least 16 seconds after turning on the co mputer before tr ying to monitor the remaining batter y power . The computer needs this time to check the batter y’ s remaining capacity and perfo[...]

122 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 po wer the computer for as long as a new battery , e v en when both are fully charged. TECHNICAL NOTE: The computer dr ains the battery faster at low temperatures. Check your remaining charge frequen tly if you are working in temperatures below 50 degr ees Fahrenheit. The co[...]

123 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Setting battery alarms Y ou can set two alarms. Each alarm can be set to alert you when a specified percentage of remaining battery power has been reached. Y ou can set how the warning occurs: sound an alarm, display a m essage, both, or none . Y ou can also set the computer[...]

124 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 T oshiba has combined these options into preset Power Profiles. Using one of these pr of iles lets you ch oo se between maximum po wer savings and peak system performance. Y ou may also set indi vidual po wer-sa ving options to suit your o wn needs. The follo wing sections d[...]

125 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Y ou may choose a power -saving manage ment strate gy to best suit your computing needs. If you are running on batteries and the programs that you are using do not require a lot of system resources, you may experience longe r work sessions by enabling the Normal setting. Any[...]

126 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Changing the main batter y Never short circuit the battery pack by either accidentally or intentio nally bringing the bat tery term inals in contact with another conductive o bject. This could cause serious injur y or fire, and could also damage the batter y pack. Never expose a[...]

127 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 5 Slide the battery release latch to release the battery . 6 Pull the discharg ed battery out of the computer . Sample r emoving the battery If the batter y is leaking o r its case is cracked , put on protective gloves to handle it, and d iscard it immediately . Always dispose o[...]

128 Mobile Computing T aking car e of your battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 The battery pack has been desi gned so that you cannot install it with rev erse polarity . If the batter y does not slide into the slot easily , move the battery release lock to the unlocked positio n and try again. Do not force the batte ry into posi tion. Sample inserting [...]

129 Mobile Computing T aking care of your battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 ❖ Do not try to disassemble a battery pack. ❖ Do not ov erchar ge or re v erse charge a battery . Overchar ging wi ll shorten its life, and re verse char ging could damage it. ❖ A void touching the metal terminals of the battery with another metal object. Short-circuiti[...]

130 Mobile Computing T aking car e of your battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 2 Disconnect the A C adapter and turn on the computer’ s po wer . If it does not turn on, go to step 4 . 3 Operate the computer on battery po wer for f i ve minutes. If the battery pack has at least f iv e minutes of operating time, continue operating until the battery pac[...]

131 Mobile Computing Disposing of used batteries 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 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 h ave fully recharged the battery . Y ou must discard a battery if it becomes damaged. Never attempt to dispos[...]

132 Mobile Computing T r aveling tips 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 T raveling tips The en vironmental precautions listed in “Selecting a place to work” on page 43 , also apply while tra veling. ❖ Ne ver lea ve yo ur computer on a sunny ledge or in a place where it could get wet or cov ered in dust. ❖ Always trav el with the computer in a carryin[...]

133 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Chapter 4 Expansion Options Y our computer is designed to work in your of fice as well as on the road. This chapter explains ho w to set up sev eral optional e xternal de vices so that your notebook can pro vide all the con venience of a tr aditional desktop computer . T o order additional de vice s and accessories, see [...]

134 Expansion Options Using an e xpansion device 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Using an expansion device The expansion port is used to connect your computer to an expansi on de vice. This is an e xcellent in vestment if you are using your computer bo th in and out of the of fice. When you ret urn to your desk, you can th en connect to your network, print[...]

135 Expansio n Options Using the optional Slim P ort Replicator 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Use the Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports to connect the optional external USB D V D/multi-function dri ve, diskette dri ve, or other USB peripherals. Y ou can connect the A C adapter to the DC-IN jack on the optional Slim Port Replicator . Using the optional Sli[...]

136 Expansion Options Using an e xternal ke yboar d 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Optional e x ternal USB diskette drive and connecto r cable TECHNICAL NOTE: Y ou may attach the optional external USB diskette drive while the computer is on or off. If you attempt to access the drive when it is not attached to the computer , you will receive an error messa[...]

137 Expansio n Options Using an external monitor 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Connecting a keyboard Y ou can connect a USB ke yboard while the computer is on. T o connect the ke yboard to the computer or the optional Slim Port Replicator , gently push th e keyboard cable into the USB port. Using an external monitor If you prefer to use an external monit[...]

138 Expansion Options Connecting a mouse or a printer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Using both screens simultaneously Y ou can view information on the computer’ s built-in display and an external monitor simu ltaneously . The size of the display image on each screen depend s upon the video mode . T o send information to both the b uilt-in displ ay pane[...]

139 Expansio n Options Using PC Car ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 using a PC Card, lea ve the insert in place. If you are using a PC Card, remov e the insert an d keep it in a safe place for future use. Most PC Cards conform to th e PCMCIA (Personal Computer Memory Card Internationa l Association) standard. TECHNICAL NOTE: For PCMCIA-compatible PC Car[...]

140 Expansion Options Using PC Car ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 T o install a PC Card: 1 Locate the PC Card slot on your computer . Sample inserting a PC Car d into the slot 2 Insert the PC Card in the slot. 3 When the ca rd is almost all the w ay into the slot, push firmly , but gently , to ensure a good connection with the computer . do not force t[...]

141 Expansio n Options Using a Secur e Digital (SD™) car d 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Before removing a PC Card, stop it b y clicking the Safely Remov e Hard war e icon in the system tray . Removing a PC Card 1 Click the Safely Remove Hard ware icon in the system tray . Sample PC Car d eject button 2 Press the PC Card eject b utto n once to e xtend [...]

142 Expansion Options Using a Secur e Digi tal (SD™) car d 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 2 Insert the source SD card. 3 Create a tempora ry folder on the hard disk driv e . 4 Copy the contents of the source SD card into the temporary folder you created in step 3. 5 Remov e the source SD card . 6 Insert the target SD card created in step 1. 7 Copy the f[...]

143 Expansio n Options Using a Secur e Digital (SD™) car d 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Removing an SD™ card 1 Click the Safely Remove Hard ware icon in the system tray . 2 Click Safely Remov e SD Memory Card Driv e - Drive (D:) . 3 When the me ssage displa ys th at it is safe to remo ve hardware, press the card inw ard to release it. The card pops [...]

144 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Chapter 5 Exploring Y o ur Computer’ s Features In this chapter , you will explore other features of your notebook computer . Windows ® XP special features The Wi n d ow s ® XP Professional operating systems of fers you se veral ne w fea tures and enhancements, including: ❖ Ne w system file protection ❖ A system [...]

145 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features P ersonali zing your desktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Personalizing your desktop Y our desktop is your virtual wo rkspace. This section explains ho w to customize its features for the way you like to work. Y ou can customize the following aspect s of the desktop: ❖ T askbar—which resources to display fo[...]

146 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features P ersonalizing your desktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 For e xample, you can p ersonalize the taskbar to include Quick Launch icon s, and also your fa vorite URL addresses or local folders and programs. DEFINITION: URL stands for Uniform Resource Locator , which is the address that defin es the route to a fil[...]

147 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features P ersonali zing your desktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 The Ne w Desktop Item dial og bo x appe ars. 7 T o brow se the Gallery for more components to add, click V isit Gallery . In order to bro wse, an acti ve Internet connection must be established. 8 T o select some other W eb si te, type the ad dress of th[...]

148 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features P ersonalizing your desktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Choosing a style T o select desktop and bro wsing style options: 1 Open the Start menu and sele ct My Computer . 2 Select the To o l s menu, then click F older Options . The Folder Options dialog box appears. Sample F older Options dialog box 3 Click the [...]

149 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features P ersonali zing your desktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Personalizing individual windows Just as you can display a W eb page on your desktop, you can also display a W eb page in an indi vidual windo w . If you subscribe to the W eb page, it can be automatically updated on a regul ar basis. F or example, using[...]

150 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features P ersonalizing your desktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 The elemen ts you can ad d to the top of t he windo w are: Displaying a toolbar in a window 1 Open the Start menu and sele ct My Computer . 2 On the Vi e w menu, point to To o l b a r s , then click the name of the toolbar yo u w ant to display . The tool[...]

151 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Setting up for communications 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 3 In the To o l s menu, s elect F o lder Options. 4 In the T asks section, click the b utton for Show common tasks in f olders . 5 Click Ap pl y , then OK . Sample Contr ol P a nel window as a W eb page The addition of the name of th e folder and instru[...]

152 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Setting up for communications 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 There are many other ways to connect to the Internet in addition to those discussed in this sectio n. For troubleshooting information related to this topic, see “Modem problems” on page 232 and “Wireless n etworking problems” on page 233 . Deter[...]

153 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Setting up for communications 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 The T oshiba Software Modem Properties box appears. In the device status area, the computer should indicate whether the modem is working properly . 6 If the modem is not working properly , click T roubleshooting and follo w the instructions. 7 Click OK [...]

154 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Setting up for communications 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Accessing a LAN T o access a LAN: ❖ At the of fice, you can connect the network Ethernet cable to the RJ45 jack on your compute r . ❖ Y our computer may be equipped for wireless communications. If so, see the next section on Using W irele ss LAN Con[...]

155 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using audio f eatur es 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 T o use your wireless communica tion, slide the wireless on/of f switch to the On position. When the Wi-Fi antenna switch is on, the wireless indicator light above the keyboard will be lit. For help with common W i-Fi networking problems, see “W ireless netw[...]

156 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using audio featur es 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 T o play back sound f iles th rough external speakers or headphones: 1 Locate the headphone jack on the c omputer . 2 Using any necessary adapters, plug the cable from the headphones or e xternal speak ers into the headphone jack. T o adjust the vol ume: ❖ Fo[...]

157 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using audio f eatur es 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Sample Sound Recorder scr een 3 Click the Record b utton an d speak no rmally into the microphone. Y ou can only record 60 second s at a time. 4 When you ha ve fi nished recording, click t he Stop b utton. 5 T o hear what you just recorded, click the Play b ut[...]

158 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Chapter 6 T oshiba Utilities Y our computer includes se v e ral utilities designed to help you to reconfigure your system to best meet your individual needs. T ogether , the se allow you to ascertain certain system details, set additional options, or change def ault options. These utilities are described in this chapter:[...]

159 T oshiba Utilities Fn-esse® 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 ❖ TOSHIB A SD™ Memory Boot Utility ❖ Fingerprint recognition utility Fn-esse ® The operating system shortcuts and T oshiba’ s Fn-esse program pro vid e qui ck w ays to open programs, documents, and folders from within an y program without using the Start menu. This section describes [...]

160 T oshiba Utilities Fn-esse® 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Sample Fn-esse ke yboar d The keys are color -coded as follo ws: ❖ A vailable ke ys are white. ❖ Assigned ke ys and ke ys associated with a popup list are sho wn on the F n-esse ke yboa rd in the selected color . ❖ Unav ailable keys do not appear . Assigning a key to a program or docume[...]

161 T oshiba Utilities Fn-esse® 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 4 Click and hold the primar y b utton as yo u dra g the highlighted item from Explorer to the key on the Fn-esse ke yboard you w ant to assign t o it. 5 Release the primary button. Fn-esse displays the Add/Edit Co mmand dialog box with the Description, Command Line, and W orking Directory fie[...]

162 T oshiba Utilities Fn-esse® 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 ❖ Enter the Description, Co mmand Line, and W orking Directory for the ne w Fn-esse key assignment, or click the Bro wse b utton to specify this information. ❖ Click OK . 4 T o make a popup assignment, select Popup to display the Application Explorer dialog box, then complete these steps:[...]

163 T oshiba Utilities Hotke y utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Changing or removing existing key assignments 1 In the Fn-esse keyboard, click the key you wish to change with the secondary b utton. Fn-esse displays the Assignment T ype dialog box. 2 T o change the ke y assignment, click D ir ect or Pop up and continue as if you were cr eating a ne w[...]

164 T oshiba Utilities T oshiba Mobile Extension 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 T oshiba Mobile Extension T o adjust the sett ings for the opti onal Slim Port Re plicator , use the TOSHIB A Mobile Extension utility . T o use the T OSHIB A Mobile Extension utility: 1 Click Start , then Control Panel , then Perf ormance and Maintenance . 2 Click TOSHIB A Mo[...]

165 T oshiba Utilities TOSHIB A Assist 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Sample Display Chan ge Service tab options For more information about e xpansio n de vices, see “Using an expansion device” on page 1 34 . TOSHIBA Assist The T OSHIB A Assist provides quick access to computer functions and allo ws you to customize a range of comp uter settings. T o [...]

166 T oshiba Utilities TOSHIB A Assist 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Sample T OSHIB A Assist window The TOSHIB A Assist of fers four cate gories of features: ❖ Connect ❖ Secure ❖ Protect & Fix ❖ Optimize Optimize The features av ailable in this category are: ❖ Po wer Management ❖ Mouse ❖ Hotke y assignment (for detailed information, see[...]

167 T oshiba Utilities TOSHIB A Assist 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Connect The features av ailable in this category are: ❖ Connecti vity Doctor ❖ Bluetooth ® ❖ W ireless LAN utility ❖ TOSHIB A Application Installer Secure The features av ailable in this category are: ❖ Supervisor password ❖ User password Protect and Fix The features av ail[...]

168 T oshiba Utilities HDD Pr otection 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Sample TOSHIB A Contr ols Pr operties window 2 Click the selected b utton. 3 Make the desired selections. 4 Click A pply , then click OK . HDD Protection HDD Protection helps protect your computer’ s hard disk driv e (HDD) against damage cau sed by vibration or sudden motion. If the b[...]

169 T oshiba Utilities TOSHI BA P ower Saver 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Sample T OSHIB A HDD Pr otection Pr operties window 2 Set the HDD protection settings as you desire, or select the default settings b y clicking Default . 3 For additional set tings, click Setup Detail and choose the desired settings. 4 T o enable one-click acces s to HDD Protecti[...]

170 T oshiba Utilities TOSHIB A P ower Saver 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 2 Click the TOS HI BA Po wer Sa ver icon. The TOSHIB A Po wer Sa ver Properties dialog box appears. Sample TOSHIB A P ower Saver Pr op erties window Y ou may also access the Power Sa v er Properties by pressing the TOSHIB A Assist button: 1 Press the T OSHIBA Assist above the left[...]

171 T oshiba Utilities TO S H I B A H a rd w a re S e t u p 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Any options that you change become the def ault settings when you e xit the program. Y ou do not hav e to restart your system before they become def ault settings. TOSHIBA Hardware Setup TOSHIB A Hardware Setup is the T oshiba configuration management tool. T o acce[...]

172 T oshiba Utilities TO S H I B A H a rd w a re S e t u p 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 ❖ General—Allo ws you to v ie w current BIOS v ersion or to change certain settings back to their default v alues ❖ Device Conf ig —Sho ws the Device configuration options ❖ Display—Allo ws you to change v arious defa ult settings for the built-in LCD di[...]

173 T oshiba Utilities TOSHIB A P asswor d Utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 ❖ K eyboard—lets y ou enable or disable wak e-on-ke yboard ❖ USB—Allo ws you to enable or di sable USB Le gac y Emulation ❖ LAN—Lets you enable or disable the W ake-on-LAN feature, and also enable or disable the bu ilt-in LAN TOSHIBA Password Utility The TOSHIB A[...]

174 T oshiba Utilities TOSHIB A T ouch and Launch 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 you do not want to sav e the password to a text f ile. This is kno wn as the passw ord service diskette. 7 Click OK to e xit. If you choose to set a super visor or user password, T oshiba strongly recommends that you save your password in a location where you can later ac ces[...]

175 T oshiba Utilities TOSHIB A T ouch and Launch 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Sample TOSHIB A T ouch and Launch window and options A blue circle within the T OSHIB A T ouch and Launch window represents your f inger location on the T o uchPad. As you mov e the blue circle over an icon in t he TOSHIB A T ouch and Launch windo w , the icon is highlighted [...]

176 T oshiba Utilities TOSHIB A T ouch and Launch 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 A short description of the currently selected corner icon appears below the T OSHIB A T ouch and Launch window . The title and functions can change when you select one of the corner icons. The corner icons can be chan ged to other shortcuts using the TOSHIB A T ouch and Launc[...]

177 T oshiba Utilities TOSHIB A T ouch and Launch 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 TOSHIBA T ouch and Launch Settings When you choose th e Settings shortcut menu entry , the TOS HIB A T ouch and Launch Settings wi ndo w appears. Sample TOSHIB A T ouch and Launch Settings window In the Corner Assignment section you can change the icons you see at the four co[...]

178 T oshiba Utilities TOSHIB A Zooming Utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 select a table, the Settings bu tton may become acti ve. Not all tables ha ve settings. The Ne w T able button allo ws you to create a ne w tab le. The Delete b utton deletes the selected table. Disabling or enabling TOSHIBA T ouch and Launch Y ou can set or clear the Disable T[...]

179 T oshiba Utilities TOSHIB A SD™ Memory Boot Utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 TOSHIBA SD™ Memor y Boot Utility In order to boot from an SD card, you must make the card SD card bootable. T o do so, run the T oshiba SD Memory Boot Utility . The TO SHIB A SD Memory Boot Utility screen appears. S am p l e T OS H I BA SD Memory Boot Utility scr ee[...]

180 T oshiba Utilities SD™ Memory Car d F ormat 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 6 Click the Start menu. T o create a bootable SD with the From image file o ption, you need a third-party application. SD™ Memor y Card Format This utility is used to format SD cards used with the Bridge Media Adapter Slot. Sample SD Memory Card F ormat scr een T rusted Pla[...]

181 T oshiba Utilities Har d disk drive passwor ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 2 Follo w the instructions on the screen. Once the TPM f iles ha ve been install ed, you will need to enable the TPM feature through your system’ s BIOS. T o enable TPM: 1 Restart your system and hol d do wn the Esc key . 2 Press F1 when directed. 3 Press the pg dn key . 4[...]

182 T oshiba Utilities Har d disk drive passwor ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 you should set it before you se t a hard disk dri ve user password. HINT : The hard disk drive sh ipped with your computer may not support the master passwo rd feature. When you attempt to set master password protection, yo ur computer may alert you that this feature is not [...]

183 T oshiba Utilities Har d disk drive passwor ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 The System Setup screen appears. 3 Press H to mo v e to the HDD P ASSWORD section on the screen. 4 Press the spacebar to select User Only password mode. 5 Press the do wn arro w key to mo v e to the User Password section. 6 Press the spacebar , then type a passw ord of 1 to [...]

184 T oshiba Utilities Har d disk drive passwor ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 4 Press the spacebar , then type in your user password and press Enter . 5 If you want to change the password , input the ne w password. 6 When System Setup prompts you to verify the passw o rd, type it again and press Enter . If the two passw ords match, System Setup displa[...]

185 T oshiba Utilities Har d disk drive passwor ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 the follo wing message appear s on the screen: “Check system, Then press [F1] ke y , ” press F1 . The System Setup screen appears. 3 Press H to mo v e to the HDD P ASSWORD section on the screen. 4 Press the spacebar to select Master + User pa ssword mode. 5 Press the do [...]

186 T oshiba Utilities Har d disk drive passwor ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 The System Setup screen appears. 3 Press H to mo v e to the HDD P ASSWORD section on the screen. 4 Use the up and do wn arro w ke ys to select the password you wish to change. 5 Press the spacebar , then enter the appropriate password and press Enter . 6 If you want to chang[...]

187 T oshiba Utilities F ingerprint reco gnition utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 the follo wing message appear s on the screen: “Check system, Then press [F1] ke y , ” press F1 . The System Setup screen appears. 3 Press H to mo v e to the HDD P ASSWORD section on the screen. 4 Select the Master Password using the do wn arrow key . 5 Press the s[...]

188 T oshiba Utilities F ingerprint reco gnition utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 ❖ User-friendly Graphical User Interface (GUI) for password, user and ident ity management. ❖ Seamless integration with W indows, pro viding secure W indows l ogon. ❖ International language support. Getting started How OmniPass works OmniPass allo ws you to use a[...]

189 T oshiba Utilities F ingerprint reco gnition utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 3 Select the user from the list, then select Cr eate Pas sword and follo w the instructions. 4 When you are finished creating a W indows passw ord, you are ready to enroll in OmniPass. T o enroll in OmniPass, pe rform the follo wing steps: 1 Click Start , then select A[...]

190 T oshiba Utilities F ingerprint reco gnition utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Sample verify user name and passwor d screen 4 The Choose Finger screen appears. Select the finger you wish to enroll, then click Next . Sample Choose F inger scre en[...]

191 T oshiba Utilities F ingerprint reco gnition utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 5 The Captur e Fingerprint screen appears. This screen controls the process of capturin g your fi ngerprint. Sample Captur e F ingerprint scr een 6 Swipe your f ingertip on the fingerprint sensor (located to the right of the computer ’ s touchpad) as follows: ❖ Ali[...]

192 T oshiba Utilities F ingerprint reco gnition utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 fingerprint after three tries, click Back to return to the Choose Finger screen , then click Next and restart the capture process. 7 The V erify Fingerprint screen appears. T o verify your fingerprint, swipe your finger on the sensor . V erification is successful if th[...]

193 T oshiba Utilities F ingerprint reco gnition utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Sample A udio and T askbar Settings scr een 10 The Congratulations screen appears indicating successful completion of enrollment. Click Done to exit. Sample Congratulations scr een 11 OmniPass asks if you would like to log on the ne w user . Click Ye s to continue.[...]

194 T oshiba Utilities F ingerprint reco gnition utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Sample Log on New User scr een Replacing your passwords OmniPass Authentication T oolbar When OmniP ass i s enabled, the Authentication T oolbar appears at each login for the functions that you selected in the Set Authentication Rules screen. For example, if you select[...]

195 T oshiba Utilities F ingerprint reco gnition utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Sample Au thentication T oolbar ❖ Function: This indicates th e function that is being attempted (Login User or Access). ❖ Additional information: Addi tional instructions or information are displaye d during authentication. ❖ Fingerprint capture windo w: This sh[...]

196 T oshiba Utilities F ingerprint reco gnition utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 OmniPass is used to remember the login credentials for man y different resources. T o use the Remember Password procedure to cause OmniPass to remember the login credentials for a resource: 1 Bring up the application, or direct your web bro wser to access the W eb site[...]

197 T oshiba Utilities F ingerprint reco gnition utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 application or W eb site. For a detailed e xplanation of these settings, see “ Authentication settings ” belo w . 8 Click Finish to end the Remember Passw ord procedure. 9 OmniPass automatically logs yo u in to the application or W eb site. The site location, the c[...]

198 T oshiba Utilities F ingerprint reco gnition utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 OmniPass logs you into the site without prompting for authentication. This setting makes accessing a site con venient—whenever you go to the site, you bypass all authentica tion procedures and gain instant access to the site. However , while you are logged into OmniP[...]

199 T oshiba Utilities F ingerprint reco gnition utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 ❖ The Manage Passw o rds inte rf ace appears, as shown below . Sample Manage P asswor ds interface scr een OmniPass user identities User identities allo w an OmniPass user to hav e multiple accounts with the same resource. For example, you can ha ve two e-mail accoun[...]

200 T oshiba Utilities F ingerprint reco gnition utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 abov e). Only the identities of the currently logged in OmniPass user can be manage d. T o add a ne w identity: ❖ Click New Identity or double-click <Click her e to add a new identity> . ❖ Name the ne w identity and click OK . ❖ Click A pply to ensure the s[...]

201 T oshiba Utilities F ingerprint reco gnition utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Choosing user identity during login T o choose your identity during login: ❖ Enter your user name in the User Name f ield and press Ta b . The Domain f ield should fill in automatically . ❖ Click the Password f ield to place the cursor in it. A pull- do wn menu wil[...]

202 T oshiba Utilities F ingerprint reco gnition utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 ❖ The Switch Identity dialog will appear as sho wn below . Select the desired identity , then click OK . Sample Select Identity scr een Identities and password management The Manage Passw ords interface (see “Sample M anage Passwords interf ace screen” on page 19[...]

203 T oshiba Utilities F ingerprint reco gnition utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Care and maintenance of your fingerprint sensor Failure to follo w these guidelin es and/o r procedures might result in (1) damage to the sensor or cause sensor failure, (2) finger recogniti on pro blems, or lo wer finger recognition success rate. ❖ Do not scratch or[...]

204 T oshiba Utilities F ingerprint reco gnition utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 ❖ We t f i n g e r ❖ Soiled or oily f inger ❖ Extremely dry skin condition on finger Observe the follo wing to improve the f ingerprint recognition success rate. ❖ Enroll two or more fingers. ❖ Enroll additional f ingers if recognition failure occurs often us[...]

205 T oshiba Utilities F ingerprint reco gnition utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 ❖ A warning message will be di splayed when recognition is abnormal or recognition is not successful within a f ix ed duration. ❖ The recognition success rate ma y dif fer from user to user . ❖ T oshiba does not guarantee that this f ingerprint recognition techno[...]

206 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Chapter 7 If Somet hing G oes Wron g Some problems you may encounter wh en using your computer are relati v ely easy to identify and solv e. Others may require help from your netw ork administrator o r the manufacturer of a software program. This chapter aims to help you solv e man y problems b y yourself. It cov ers the[...]

207 If Something Goes Wrong Pr oblems that ar e easy to f ix 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 The W indo ws T ask Manager window appears. 2 Click the Applications 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 Ta s k . Closing the failed pro[...]

208 If Someth ing Goes Wrong Pr oblems when you turn on the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 T o record the details: 1 Click the Details button and select the te xt the operating system disp lays. The Details button displays information that the softwa re manufacturer needs to help you solv e your problem. 2 Press Ctrl and c simultaneously to cop y[...]

209 If Something Goes Wrong Pr oblems when you turn on the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 The computer starts b ut when y ou pr ess a key no thing happens. V erify that the acti v e program accepts text input. T ry clicking your mouse on an area where you can type te xt, and try typing again. Y our computer may be in Standby mo de and ha ve a sof[...]

210 If Someth ing Goes Wrong The W indows ® operating system is not working 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 If you are running on ba tte ry po w er , it is recommended tha t you do not lea v e the computer in Standb y mode for long periods of time. T o char ge the battery , leav e the computer plugged into a li ve wall outlet for se veral hours. Fo r more[...]

211 If Something Goes Wrong The W indows ® operating system is not working 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to start prop erly , you may ha ve to change your system’ s configuration o r verify t he startup procedure to fix the problem. T o do this, use the options in the Startup menu. T [...]

212 If Someth ing Goes Wrong The W indows ® operating system is not working 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Internet problems My Internet connection is very slow . Many f actor s contrib ute to the speed with which you can surf the Internet. They include: modem speed, telephone line conditions, time of day (when e veryone else is surf ing, your access can[...]

213 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Y ou can connect to Support Online by clicking Support from the menu or by goi ng to pcsu pport.toshiba.com . Resolving a hardware conflict If you recei ve an error message telling you there is a de vice dri ver co nflict or a general hardware pr oblem, try using Wi[...]

214 If Someth ing Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own Computer components need re sources to accomplish a task. A de vice, such as a disk drive or a modem, needs a channel to the computer’ s Cen tral Processing Unit (CPU). It also needs a direct channel to the computer’ s me[...]

215 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 If you install an older (legacy) de vice that the operating system cannot recognize, t he operating sy stem may ha ve diff iculty assigning resources to it. As a result, a hardware conflict can occur . Resolving conflicts There are se veral things you can do to reso[...]

216 If Someth ing Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Disabling a device 1 Open the Start menu, and click Control Pa nel , then click Perf ormance and Maintenance . 2 Click the Administrativ e T ools icon. 3 Double-click Computer Management , then click Device Manager . 4 Select the specific de vice from the device cat[...]

217 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 The operating system displays the Device Properties dialog box, which provides an array of tabs. They may include: ❖ The General tab, which pro vides basic information about the device. ❖ The Resour ce tab, which lists resources assigned to the monitor , opt ion[...]

218 If Someth ing Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 5 Check for the error again. 6 If the error recurs, remov e the memory module entirely and check for the error again. If removing the memory module eliminates the error , the memory module may be faulty . If the error recu rs without the memory module installed, the[...]

219 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 The battery may not be inserted correctly in the computer . T urn off the computer , remov e the battery , clean the contacts with a soft dry cloth (if necessary) and replace the battery . See “Removing the b attery from the computer” on pag e 126 . The battery [...]

220 If Someth ing Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 current on the most recent software and hardware options for your computer, and for other product information. For more information on ma ximizing battery po wer see “Charging batteries” on page 117 . Keyboard problems If, when you type, strange things happen or[...]

221 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Display problems Here are some typical display problems and their solutions: The screen is blank. Display Auto Off may ha v e gone into ef fect. Press an y k ey to activ ate the screen. Y ou may hav e acti v ated the instant password feature b y pressing Fn and F1 s[...]

222 If Someth ing Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 The screen does not look right. Y ou can change the display settings b y clicking a blank area of the desktop with the secondary control b utton, then clicking Properties. This open s the Display Properties dialog box. The Appearance tab o f this dialog box allows y[...]

223 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 The display mode is set to Si multaneous and the external display device does not w ork. Make sure the e xternal monitor is capable of displaying at resolutions of 800 x 600 or high er . De v ices that do not support this resolution will on ly w ork in Internal/Exte[...]

224 If Someth ing Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Error -checking Run Error-checking, which analyzes the directories , f iles and File Allocation T able (F A T) on the disk and repairs any damage it finds: T o run Error-checking: 1 Click Start , then click My Computer . 2 Right-click the dri ve you want to check. 3[...]

225 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Y our data files ar e damaged or corrupted. Refer to your software docu mentation for f ile reco very procedures. Many softw are packages automatically create backup files. Y ou may also be able to reco ver lost data using utility software. Consult your network admi[...]

226 If Someth ing Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems Y ou cannot access a disc in the drive. If the D VD-R OM or multi-function driv e is an e xternal dri v e, make sure that the dri ve’ s cabl e is properly connected to the computer . Make sure the tray which holds the CD-R [...]

227 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Some discs run correctly b ut others do not. Check the type of disc you are usin g. The D VD-R OM dri ve supports the Digital V ersatile Disc (D VD) formats D VD- R OM, D VD-R (read-only), p lus CD-R OM, CD-R (read- only), and CD-R W (read-only). If the problem is w[...]

228 If Someth ing Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 these devices to work toge ther , se veral sections in this chapter may apply . Resource conflicts can cause problems when using PC Cards. See “Resolving a hardware con flict” on page 213 . Card Information Structure When you insert a PC Card into a slot, the co[...]

229 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Resolving PC Card problems Here are some common prob lems and their solutions: The slot appears to be dead. PC Cards that used to work no longer work. Check the PC Card status: 1 Click Start . 2 Click My Computer icon with the secondary b utton, then click Properti [...]

230 If Someth ing Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Hot swapping (remo ving one PC Card and inserting another without turning the computer off) fails . Follo w this procedure before you remov e a PC Card: 1 Double-click the PC Card icon on the taskbar . 2 Click Saf ely remove xx xx , wher e xxxx is the identif ier fo[...]

231 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Printer problems This section lists some of the most common printer problems: The printer will not print. Check that the printe r is connected to a working po wer outlet, turned on and r eady (on line). Check that the printer has plenty of paper . Some printers will[...]

232 If Someth ing Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Modem problems This section lists common mo dem problems: The modem will not recei ve or transmit properly . Make sure the cable from the mo dem to the telephone line is firmly connected to the comp uter’ s modem port and the telephone line jack. Check the port se[...]

233 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Wireless networking problems This section provides general troubleshootin g tips for networking problems, specifica lly wireless (Wi-Fi) networking. The terms and conc epts used assume a basic understanding of networks, and may be for more advanced users. If you nee[...]

234 If Someth ing Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 ❖ Check Control P anel's De vice Manager to v erify that the W i-Fi adapter is recognized by W indow s ® , and that the driv er is loaded. Carefully note any error messages— these will be very helpful if you should confer with a support technicia n at a la[...]

235 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 ❖ Use the PING command to ve rify a co nn ec tio n to the gate way at 192.168.1.1 (a default ga te way for most wireless routers). ❖ Click Start , then click Run... ❖ Enter Cmd and press Enter . ❖ Enter PING 192.168.1.1 at the command prompt, and press Enter[...]

236 If Someth ing Goes Wrong D VD operating pr oblems 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 The Windo ws XP wir eless management fac ility does not wor k. If you are using an e xternal W i-Fi adapter (a PC Card, USB adapter , or othe r v ariet y), check if the adapter comes with its o wn management utility . If it does, the utility may be disabling the W indows [...]

237 If Something Goes Wrong D VD operating pr oblems 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 A dirty driv e can also cause audi o problems. If you hav e tried se veral discs and all fa il, cons ider sending your driv e to an authorized service provider to get it cleaned. 5 V erify that your computer recognizes your D VD-R OM driv e . T o do this: Double-click the [...]

238 If Someth ing Goes Wrong D VD operating pr oblems 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 3 Click the Settings tab . 4 Next to the w ords Desktop Area , mo v e the slider to a lo wer setting, such as 800 x 600 or 640 x 480. 5 Click OK . D VD titles, games, or applic ations appear distorted. Havi ng Stretch enabled when your video resolution is set to 640 x 480[...]

239 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 5 Click and hold the up arrow b y the list or mov e the slide to the top. 6 Click None . 7 Click OK . Develop good computing habits Sa ve y our work frequently . Y ou can ne ver predict when your computer will lock, forcing you to close a progra m and lose unsav ed ch[...]

240 If Someth ing Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 computer . Y our ability to solve problems will impro ve as you learn about ho w the computer an d its software work together . Get familiar with all the user’ s guides prov ided wi th your computer , as well as the manuals tha t come with the programs and devices [...]

241 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 4 Click Create a r estore point , and then click Next . 5 In the Restore point description f i eld, enter a name that is descripti ve enough to be easily understood in the future, such as “Before installing Brand X Accounting app. ” Then click Cr eate . 6 W indows[...]

242 If Someth ing Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Backing up your data to CDs with Windows XP For mo st of us, by far the most v aluable component of our computer system is the data we ha ve created with it, and stored on its hard di sk dri ve. Since problems with either hardware or software can mak e the data inacc[...]

243 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Documents and other data files that y ou create as you work are typically stored in the My Documents folder . Y o u may also wish to back up other im portant data files stored elsewhere on your hard disk drive, for example: ❖ E-mail files and settings—for Outlook,[...]

244 If Someth ing Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Favorites (bookmarks) for Internet Explorer and other W eb browsers Follo w these steps to back up your Fa v orites for Internet Explorer (v er 5.0 or ne wer): 1 In Internet Explorer , click File , Import and Export . 2 The Import/Export W izard will appear . Click N[...]

245 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 General tips for installin g hardware and software Here are a few tips to help insu re safe and easy installation of ne w hardware (printers, poin ting de vices, e x ternal hard driv es, D VD writers, scanners, etc.) and software (applications lik e Microsoft Of fice [...]

246 If Someth ing Goes Wrong If you need further assistance 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 1 Back up critical data. 2 Create a Restore Point. 3 Install one item of hardw are or software. 4 Restart W indo ws. 5 Use the ne w hardware or software for a while, noting any ne w problems. Make sure that your critical applications (e-mail, business apps, etc.) ar[...]

247 If Something Goes Wrong If you need further assistance 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Detailed syste m sp ec if ications are a v ailable at www .ts.toshiba.com by selecting your particular p roduct and model number , clicking GO , an d then clicking the Detailed Specs link from the menu on the left, or just refer to the computer documentatio n shipped[...]

248 If Someth ing Goes Wrong Other T oshiba Internet W eb sites 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 W ithin the United States at (800) 45 7-7777 Outside the United States at (949) 859-4273 Other T oshiba Internet Web sites T oshiba’ s worldwide offices toshiba.com W orldwide T oshiba corporate site computers.toshib a.com Marketing and product information in [...]

249 If Something Goes Wrong T oshiba’ s worldwide off ices 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 For more information on ad ditional T oshiba worldwide locations, please visit: www .toshiba.co.jp/index.htm . Italy Centro Direzionale Colleoni Palazzo Perseo Vi a P a r a c e l s o 1 0 20041, Agrate Brianza Milano, Italy Jap an T oshiba Cor poration, PCO-IO 1-1, [...]

250 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Appendix A Hot Keys Hot keys are keys th at, wh en pr essed in combination with the Fn ke y , turn system functions on and of f. Hot keys ha ve a legend on the ke y indicating the option or feature the k e y controls. V olume Mute Fn + This hot ke y enables/disables v olume mute on your computer . When v o lume mu te is [...]

251 Hot Keys P asswor d security 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Password security Without a password The Fn + F1 key combinatio n turns of f the display and activ ates instant security . Using the pointing device or an y ke y will mak e the display’ s content reappear , if no password is set for the current user . With a password The Fn + F1 key combina[...]

252 Hot Keys P asswor d security 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 3 If you clicked Choose a screen sa ver , the Sc reen Saver tab has already been selected . If it is not selected, click the Scr een Sa ver tab . 4 Click the On resume, passw ord protected check box. 5 Click OK . Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged When the battery is n[...]

253 Hot Keys Po w e r u s a g e m o d e 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Power usage mode Standby mode Fn + This hot k ey d isplays the po wer us age pop-up wi n- do w and c ycles through the battery sav e modes. Sample power usage modes The properties of each mode are se t in the T oshiba Po wer Management utility . For more information, see “TOSHIB A Po[...]

254 Hot Keys Hibernation mode 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Hibernation mode Fn + This hot ke y places the computer into Hibernat ion mode. ❖ If Hibernation mode is en abled (the default) a message box displays b y defau lt to conf irm the computer is entering Hibernation mode. Y ou can choose not to display this message box. Sample Hibernatio n conf i[...]

255 Hot Keys Display modes 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Display modes Display brightness Fn + This hot ke y cycles through the po wer -on display options. The display modes are: ❖ Built-in display only ❖ Built-in display and external monitor simultaneously ❖ External monitor only Sample display optio ns window In order to use a simu ltaneous mode,[...]

256 Hot Keys Disabling or enab ling wir eless devices 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Disabling or enabling wireless devices Disabling or enabling the T ouchPad Fn + This hot ke y enables and disables the optional wireless de vices installed in your computer . The wireless modes are: ❖ All disabled—This disables both the Bluetooth ® and W i-Fi ® modu[...]

257 Hot Keys K eyboar d hot ke ys 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Keyboard hot keys Zooming applications in/out Fn + This hot ke y turns the cursor control ove rlay on and of f. Fn + This hot ke y turns the numeric ove rlay on and of f. Fn + This hot ke y turns the sc roll lock feature on and off. Fn + [ Spacebar ] This hot ke y switches screen or video mo[...]

258 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Appendix B P o wer Cord/Cable C o nnector s Y our computer features a univ ersal po wer supply yo u can use worldwide. This appendix sho ws the shapes of the typical AC po wer cord/cable connectors for v arious parts of the wo rld. USA and Canada UL app roved CS A ap prove d United Kingdom BS app roved Australia AS app r[...]

259 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Appendix C Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer ConfigFree™ is a set of utilities th at makes it easy to control communication de vices and network connections. ConfigFree also lets you identify communication problems and create profiles for easy sw itching between locations and communication networks. For mor[...]

260 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Getting Started 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Profile Settings—The Prof iles utility let s you switch between network configurations. For more information, see “Profile Settings” on page 270 . ❖ ConfigFree SUMMIT —The ConfigFree SUMMIT utility is used to connect with other Conf igFree users [...]

261 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Getting Started 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 If your computer is not connected to a network, the ConfigFree icon on the taskbar is displayed with an “X.” When you st art a search for wireless de vices, Conf igFree Launcher displays on y our computer desktop . Y ou can then click the appropriate icon [...]

262 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer ConfigF r ee Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample ConfigF r ee Launc her coming back into vie w ConfigFree Utilities Connectivity Doctor The Connecti vity Doctor lets you analyze you r network connections and f ix network-connection prob lems. Using Connecti vity Doctor , you can vie w detailed [...]

263 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Confi g F r ee Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Location of wireless comm unication switch (identif ied with a yello w arro w) ❖ Status of wireless communication switch (on or off) Sample Connectivity Doctor scr een Movin g the mouse pointer o v er a wired or wireless network de vice icon dis[...]

264 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer ConfigF r ee Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 If a problem or potential problem is dete cted, in most cases, a screen automatically dis plays sho wing you the possible cause and solution for the problem. A triangle containing an excl amation point also appears on the Connecti vity Doctor screen and[...]

265 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Confi g F r ee Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Search for Wireless Devices The Search for W ireless De vices utility searches for wireless LAN and Bluetooth de vices currently used i n the neighborhood, and disp lays in formation about them on a virtual map. T o search for wireless devices: 1 Clic[...]

266 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer ConfigF r ee Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample viewing W i-F i devices Creating a new wireless connection This feature is only supporte d on systems running Windows XP SP2. T o add a ne w wireless connection to an Access Point: 1 Open the Search for W ireless Devices option from ConfigFree La[...]

267 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Confi g F r ee Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample dragging a de vice to the Access P oin t Sample W ir eless settings screen 3 Enter the SSID/WEP inform ation an d connect to the device. After the Access Point is set up and add ed to the connection list, the system displays the Connection scre[...]

268 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer ConfigF r ee Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Creating a detected device wireless connection The following screen sho ws an example of Bluetooth de vices that are detected using the Search f or Wireless De vices option. Mo ving the mouse cursor o ve r a de vice icon displays information about the d[...]

269 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Confi g F r ee Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample dragging the f ile to the Bluetooth device icon T o be prompted for the de vice: 1 Drag and drop the file to the Bluetooth radar icon on the ConfigFree Launcher . Sample dragging the f ile to the Bluetooth r adar icon Or , you can right click o[...]

270 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer ConfigF r ee Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample selecting Send to Bluetooth De vices option 2 Choose a file recipient. 3 Click Send . During a file transfe r , conne cting and disconnecting to the selected device will occur automatically . Disconnecting from a Bluetooth device T o disconnect f[...]

271 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Confi g F r ee Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 off ice and at home can se t up profiles to handle these networkin g en vironments. A profile cont ains the currently conf igured network settings on the computer , as well as information about an y network de vices. The follo wing settings can be sa [...]

272 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer ConfigF r ee Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 8 Click the icon at the botto m of the screen to display more capture options. 9 Under Captured Items , select th e items you w ant to capture for this profi le. 10 If connecting with a wireless ne twork, select the desired A uto Switch Settings . (Thes[...]

273 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Confi g F r ee Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample expanded Add Pr ofile scr een The online help provides real-world examples of setting up profiles for different networking environments. After you set up one or more profiles, you can check their settings and fine-tune t hem as necessary . Prof[...]

274 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer ConfigF r ee Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ConfigFree SUMMIT The ConfigFree SUMMIT utility is a con venient way to share files with other users and to transfer f iles between your computers at home and at w ork. This utility is faster and more dependab le than se nding the files via email . Use [...]

275 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Confi g F r ee Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample of users attending SUMMIT meeting (user icons appear on SUMMIT tab le) Files can be shared with one us er or all users attending the meeting. ❖ T o share a file with one user , dr ag and drop the f ile on the user’ s icon. Only the SUMMIT H[...]

276 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer ConfigF r ee Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample of sharing a file with one user ❖ T o share a file with all users, drag the f ile to the center of the SUMMIT table where users can access it as desired. If you are the Host of the summit, and drag a file to the center of the SUMMIT table, it w[...]

277 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Confi g F r ee Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Participating users must be connected by LAN, wirele ss LAN, or Bluetooth (P AN). Firewall software may prevent ConfigFre e SUMMIT from working. Using ConfigFree SUMMIT T o host a ConfigFree SUMMIT : 1 Click the icon in the system tray . 2 Click SUMMI[...]

278 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer ConfigF r ee Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 1 Drag and drop the file to the W ireless radar icon on the ConfigFree Launcher . 2 Right click on the f ile and choose a f ile recipient. 3 Click Send . An Access Point may not always be a v ailable. T o find out ho w to use Quick Connect to la unch Co[...]

279 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Confi g F r ee Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o re vie w the current T oshiba W ireless Projector settings and change them if necessary: 1 Click the icon in the system tray . 2 Mov e the mouse pointer to T oshiba Wir eless Projector (DPJ) , then click Settings . The Quick Connect properties dia[...]

280 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer ConfigF r ee Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The wireless LAN conf iguration re turns to the se ttings that were last used before the Qu ick Connect function was started: ❖ If the T o shiba W ireless Projector utility is closed. ❖ If you select T oshiba W ireless Projector (DPJ) from the Conf [...]

281 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Using the A utomatic Switch 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using the Automatic Switch The Automatic Switch feature allo ws the computer to automatically switch profiles th e ne xt time it is po wered on. This feature is particularly useful if you w ant your compu ter to automatically switch from th e netw [...]

282 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Semi-A utomatic Swi tch F eatur e 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 1 Right-click the icon in t he system tray . 2 Click A u to Switch . The Auto Switch dialog box appears. 3 Select the A uto Switch (SSID) tab . 4 Select the profile to be auto matically selected when the SSID is detected, then click Add . The[...]

283 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Glossar y TECHNICAL NOTE: Some features defined in this glossary may not be av ailable on your computer . Acronyms The follo wing acronyms may appear 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[...]

284 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 DMA direct memory access DIMM dual inlin e memo ry module DOS disk operating system DPI dots per inch DSTN dual supertwist nem atic DV D digital versatile (or video) disc DV D - RO M digital v ersatile (or video) disc read-on ly memory ECP enhanced cap abilities po rt EPR OM erasable programmable read-only memor[...]

285 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 RAM random access memory RFI radio frequency interference RO M read-only memory RT C real-time clock SCSI small computer system interface SDRAM synchronous dynamic ran dom access memory SRAM static random access memory SVGA super video graphics adapter TFT thin film transistor USB univ ersal serial bus URL unifo[...]

286 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 alternating curr ent (A C) — The type of po w er usually supplied to residential and commercial w all outle ts. A C re verses its direction at regular interv als. Compare dir ect curr ent (DC). application — A computer program that yo u use to perform tasks of a specific type. Applications includ e wo rd pro[...]

287 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 bus — An electrical circuit that c onnects the central processing unit (CPU) with other parts of the computer , such as the video adapter , disk dri ves, and ports. It is the pathway through which data flows from one de vice to another . See also b us speed , fr ontside b us . bus speed — The s peed at which[...]

288 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 compatibility — Th e e xtent to which computers, programs, or devices can work together harmoniously , using the same commands, formats, or language as each other . configuration — (1) The collection of compon ents that make up a single computer system. (2) Ho w parts of the system are set up (that is, confi[...]

289 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 disable — T o turn a computer opti on of f. See also en able . disc — A round, flat piece of metal, desi gned to be read from and written to by optical (laser) technology , an d used in the production of op tical discs, such as CDs and D VDs. Compare disk. disk — A round, flat piece of materi al that can b[...]

290 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 DV D — An individual digital versatile (or video) disc. See also DV D - RO M . D V D-R OM (digital versatile [or vi deo] d isc r ead-onl y memory) — A very high-capacity stor age medium that uses laser optics for reading data. Each D VD-ROM can hold as much data as se veral CD-R OMs. Compare CD-R OM. E emula[...]

291 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 fo rm at — (verb) T o prepare a blank di sk for use with the computer’ s operating system. Formatting creates a structure on the dis k so that the operating system can write in formation to the disk or read information from it. frontside b us — The primary pathway (bus) between the CPU and the computer’ [...]

292 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Hibernation — A feature of many T osh iba noteboo k computers that sav es to the hard disk 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, you r work is returned to the same state it was when the computer was turned of [...]

293 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 LAN (local area netw ork) — A group of computers or other devices dispersed ov er a relati v ely limited area and connected by a communications link that enables any de vice to interact with an y other on the network. liquid crystal disp lay (LCD) — A type of display that uses a liquid substance between two [...]

294 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 motherboard — The main circuit board in the computer . It contains the processor , memory , and other primary com ponents. MS-DOS pr ompt — See system pr ompt. multimedia — A combin ation of two or more media, such as sound, animation, and video in a comp uter program or presentation. multi-function drive [...]

295 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 PC Card — A credit-card-sized expansion card designed to increase the capabilities of notebook computers. PC Cards provide functions such as modem, fax/modem, hard disk driv e, network adapter , sound card, or SCSI ad apter . peripheral — Any de vice, such as a printer or joystick, that is attached to the co[...]

296 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 removable disk — A disk that can be remov ed from a disk driv e. A diskette is one e xample of a remov able disk. res ol uti on — A measure of the s harpness of the images that ca n be produced by a printer or displayed on a screen. Fo r a printer , resolution is expressed in dots per inch (dpi). For a scree[...]

297 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Suspend — A feature of some Windo ws ® operating systems that allo ws you to turn off the computer without exiting your op en applications and to continue from where you left off when you turn the computer on again. system disk — A diskette that contains th e operating system files needed to start the compu[...]

298 Index Numerics 101-key ke yboard 90 A A C adapter 51 AC p ow e r connecting adapter 52 power light 57 accessories computer lock cable 86 docking solutions 134 audio .W A V d igital wa ve files 156 features 155 playing 98 B battery changing 126 charge indicator light 53 , 119 charge not lasting 219 charging 51 conserving power 123 disposal 131 i[...]

Index 299 COM port 152 command Tu r n O f f 102 communications network connection 154 system resources 214 computer lock 86 non-system disk or disk error message 210 not accessing disk driv es 209 optimizing 166 running on battery power 114 setting up 47 warning resume failure messag e 209 computing tips 87 configuring hard driv e passwords 181 con[...]

Index 300 error messages device dri v er conflict 213 general hardware problem 213 non-system disk or disk error 210 , 225 problem with display settings/ current settings not wor king with hardware 222 program has performed an illegal operation 207 warning resume failure 209 Error-checking 224 Ethernet LAN Port disabling 153 using 153 expansion cap[...]

Index 301 hot keys 251 hot swapping 139 precautions 140 Hotke y utility 163 I Industry Canada requirement 4 Internet bookmarked site not found 212 slow connection 212 URL address not found 212 IRQ (Interru pt Request) 214 J jacks headphone 155 speaker 155 K keyboard character keys 89 connecting external USB 137 Ctrl, Fn and Alt ke ys 90 ext er na l[...]

Index 302 hot swapping fails 230 installing 140 modem default 152 not recognized 230 problem solving 227 , 229 removing 141 slot 138 PC Card sl ot 139 playing audio 98 Plug and Play 214 port ext er na l DVD- R OM dr ive 98 ports expansion 135 LAN 134 RGB (monitor) 134 Univ ersal Serial Bus 135 power computer will not start 208 connecting cable to A[...]

Index 303 PC Card 227 checklist 228 error occurs 230 hot swapping fails 230 not recognized 230 slot appears dead 229 power and batteries 218 printer 231 program not responding 206 program not working properly 225 screen does not look right/flickers 222 Startup options 21 1 system resources 214 URL address not found 212 warning resume failure 209 W [...]

Index 304 T taskbar customizing 145 toolbars displaying in a window 150 To s h i b a Internet W eb sites 248 registering computer 49 worldwide of f ices 248 T oshiba Accessories information 41 , 58 TOSHIB A Button Cont rols 167 TOSHIB A Console 165 T oshiba Hardware Setup 171 TOSHIB A T ouch and Launch 174 disable/enable 178 T ouchPad using 80 trav[...]