Toshiba S300-EZ1511 manual

G M A D0 0182014 11/08 If you need assistance: ❖ T oshiba’ s Support W eb site pcsupport.toshiba.com ❖ T oshiba Customer Support Center Calling within the United States (800) 457 -7777 Calling from outside the United States (949) 859 -4273 For more in formation, see “If Something Goes Wrong” on page 176 in this gui de. Satellite Pro ® S3[...]

2 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling . Model: Satellite Pro ® S300/S300M 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 received, including interference that may cause undesired operatio n. Contact either: ❖ T oshiba’ s Support W eb si[...]

5 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Connection to party line service is subject to state tarif fs. Contact the state public utility commission, public se rvice co mmission or corpor ation commission for information. T elephone Company Procedures The goal of the telephone company is to pro vide you with the best service it can. In order to do this, it may occas[...]

6 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Alarm Equipment If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to the telephone line, ensure the installation of this equipment does not disable yo ur alarm equipment. If you hav e questions abou t what will disable alarm equipment, consult your telephone compan y or a qualified installer . Instructions for IC CS[...]

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

8 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Because W ireless LAN products operate w ithin the guidelines found in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations, TOSHIBA belie ves W ireless LAN is safe for use by consumers. Thes e standards and recommendations reflect the consensus of the scientif ic community and result from deliberations of panels and committ[...]

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 device. L ’ utilisation de ce dispositif est soumis aux deux conditions sui vantes: (1) il ne doit pas prod[...]

10 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The European Union WEEE (W as te from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive Information The European Union WEEE (W aste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directiv e is intended to protect the quality of the en vironment and human health through the responsible use of n atura l resources and the adoption of [...]

11 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Modem W arning Notice Conformity Statement The equipment has been ap prov ed to [Commission D ecision “CTR21”] for pan- European single terminal connection to the Public Switched T elephone Network (PSTN). Howe ver , due to dif ferences between the indi vidual PSTNs provided in dif ferent countries/re gions the approv a[...]

12 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 1. Sticker Please put the following stick er on devices incorpora ting this product. 2. Indication The indication shown belo w appears on this equipment. 1 2.4: This equipment uses a frequency of 2.4 GHz. 2 DS: This equipment uses DS-SS modulation. O F: This equipment uses OFDM modulation. 3 The interference range of this e[...]

13 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 Approv al, and it belongs to t he de vice class of radio equipment of low-power data communication system radio station stipulated in the Radio Law and the T e lecommunications Business Law [...]

14 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Brazil Bulgaria Caicos Islands Cambodia Canada Cayman Islands Chile China Colombia Costa Rica Croatia Curacao, Netherlands Antilles Cyprus Czech Republic Denmark Ecuador El Salvador Egypt Estonia Falkland Islands Finland France French Guinea French Polynesia Germany Ghana Gibraltar Greece Guadeloupe Guam Guatemala Herzegovi[...]

15 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Approved Countries/Regions for use for the Atheros AR5BXB72 2.4 + 5GHz 11n minicard This equipment is approv ed to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table. Do not use this equipment except in the countries/regions in the following table. This device works on passive scan only. A peer -to-peer mode[...]

16 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Europe - Restrictions for us e of 2.4 GHz Frequencies in European Community Countries België/ Belgique: For pri vate usage outside b uildings acr oss public grounds over less than 300m no special registration with IBPT/BIPT is required. Registration to IBPT/BIPT is required for priv ate us age outside b uildings across pub[...]

17 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Europe - Restrictions for Use of 5 GHz Frequencies in European Community Countries O: allowed x: forbidden ❖ T o remain in conformance with Euro pean spectrum usage laws for Wireless LAN operation, the above 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz channel limitations apply . The user should use the wireless LAN utility to check the current cha[...]

18 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Approved Countries/Regions for use for the Atheros AR5BXB63 11g minicard This equipment is approv ed to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table. Do not use this equipment except in the countries/regions in the following table. Argentina Australia Austria Azerbaijan Bahrain Belgium Brazil Brunei Ca[...]

19 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Approved Countries/Regions for the Realtek ® RTL8187B This equipment is approv ed to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table. Do not use this equipment except in th e countries/regions in the follow ing table. Albania Argentina Australia Austria Azerbaijan Bahrain Bangladesh Belgium Bolivia Bosni[...]

20 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Approved Countries/Regions for use for the Intel ® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection This equipment is approv ed to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table. Do not use this equipment except in th e countries/regions in the follow ing table. An adhoc mode is available in Ch1- Ch11(802.11b/g)[...]

21 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 An adhoc mode is available in Ch1- Ch11(802.11b/g), An Infrastructure mode is available in Ch1-Ch11 (802.11b/g) Ch36,40,44,4 8,52,56,60, 64,149,153,157 ,161,165 (802.1 1a). 11a, 11b, 11g and 11n wir eless are based on IEEE 802.11a, 802.11b, 802 .11g and 802.11n respectiv ely . The IEEE 802.11n specif ication has not been fi[...]

22 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Bluetooth wireless technology is a new in novative t echnology , a nd TOSHIBA has not confirmed compatibility of its Bluetooth products with all computers and/or equi pment using Bluetooth wireless technology other than TOSHIBA portable comp uters. Always use Bluetooth cards from TOSH IBA in or der to enable wireless networ[...]

23 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Bluetooth ® Wireless T echnology and Y our Health The products with Bluetooth ® wireless technolog y , like other radio de vices, emit radio frequency electromagnetic ener gy . The le vel of ener gy emitted by devices with Bluetooth wireless technology howe ver is much less than the electromagnetic energy emitted by wirel[...]

24 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Exposure to Radi o Frequency Radiatio n The radiated output power of the Bluetooth Card f rom TOSHIBA is far below the FCC radio frequency exposur e limits. Neverthe less, the Bluet ooth Card from TOSHIBA shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is mini mized. Regulator y s[...]

25 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 se cond generation low-po wer data communicatio n systems such as this equipment ov erlaps that of mobile object identifi cation systems (premises radio station and specified lo w-power radio station). 1. Sticker Please put the [...]

26 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Device Authorization This device obtains the T echnical Regu lation Conformity Certification, and it belongs to the device class of radio equipment of low-power data communication system radio station stipulated in the Radi o Law of Japan. The Name of the radio equipment: EYXF2CS TELECOM ENGINEERING CENTER Approv al Number:[...]

27 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Copyright This guide is copyrighted by T oshiba Amer ica Information Systems, Inc. with all rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this guide cannot be reproduced in any form without the prior written permission of T o shiba. No patent liability is assumed, ho wev er , with respect to the use of the information containe[...]

28 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T rademarks Satellite Pro and ConfigFree are re gister ed trademarks of T oshiba America Information Systems, Inc. and/or T oshiba Corporation. Adobe and Photoshop are either registered trademarks or tr ademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the Unite d States and/or other countries. Bluetooth word mark and logos are own[...]

29 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Contents Introduction ................ ................................................................ 37 This guide ...............................................................39 Safety icons ............................................................40 Other icons used ...............................................[...]

30 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Charging the main battery .......................................50 Using the computer fo r the first time ......................51 Opening the display panel ................................. 51 Your computer’s features and specifications ....52 Turning on the power ........................................52 Add[...]

31 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Customizing your co mputer’s settings ....................87 Caring for your computer ........................................87 Cleaning the computer ......................................88 Moving the computer ........................................88 Using a computer lock ....................................[...]

32 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Chapter 3: Mobile Comput ing................................................. 106 Toshiba’s energy-saver design..............................106 Running the computer on battery power ..............107 Battery Notice ................................................. 107 Power management ..........................[...]

33 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Surfing the Internet .........................................131 Internet features ..............................................131 Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet ......................................132 Exploring audio features .......................................132 Recording sounds[...]

34 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Boot Utility ......................156 Booting from a bootable SD card ....................157 Mouse Utility .........................................................158 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup .....................................159 USB Sleep and Charge Utility ...............................[...]

35 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Resolving a hardware conflict ...............................182 A plan of action ...............................................182 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........183 Memory problems ..........................................184 Power and the batteries .................................. 185 Keybo[...]

36 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Hibernation mode ........................................... 218 Output (Display switch) ..................................219 Display brightness .......................................... 220 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............221 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™ ............222 Zoom (Display [...]

37 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 I n t roduct ion W elcome to the world of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. W ith your T osh iba computer , your work and entertainment can accompan y you where ver you go. Y our comp uter model may be ENERGY ST AR ® compliant. If th e model you purchased is compliant, it is labeled with the ENER GY ST AR ® logo o[...]

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

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

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

41 Introduction Other documentation 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Other documentation Y our comp uter comes with the fol lo wing documen tation: ❖ An electronic version of the user’ s guide (this docum ent) ❖ It may also contain guides for other programs that may come with your system. For accessory information, visit T oshiba’ s W eb site at acces[...]

42 Chapter 1 Getting Started This chapter provides tips for us ing your computer ef fecti vely , summarizes how to connect components, and explains what to do the first time you use your computer . The “Instruction Manual for Safet y and Comfort, ” that is shipped with your computer, contains impo rtant safety information. Please read the safet[...]

43 Getting Started Selecting a place to work T o keep your computer in prime operating condition, pro tect your work area from: ❖ Dust, moisture, and direct sunlig ht. ❖ Equipment that generates a strong electromagnetic field, such as stereo speakers (other than speakers that are connected to the computer) or speakerphones. ❖ Rapid changes in[...]

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

45 Getting Started Setting up your computer Important information on your computer’ s cooling fan Y our comp uter may hav e a CPU cooling fan that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer . Always mak e sure your compute r and AC adapt or have adequate ventilation and are protected from overheating when the power is turne d on or wh[...]

46 Getting Started Setting up your computer Please handle your computer carefully to avo id scratching or damaging the surface. Setting up your software When you turn on the computer for the first time, do not turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely . The names o f windows displaye d, and the order in which windows[...]

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

48 Getting Started Connecting to a power so ur ce Connecting to a power source Y our computer requ ires po wer to operate. Use the power cord/cable and A C adaptor to connect the comput er to a liv e electrical outlet, or to charge the computer’ s battery . Never pull on a power cord/cable to remove a plug from a socket. Always grasp the plug dir[...]

49 Getting Started Connecting to a po wer sour ce T o connect A C power to the computer: 1 Connect the po wer cord/cable to the A C adaptor . (Sample Illustration) Connecting the power cord/cable to the A C adaptor Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other [...]

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

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

52 Getting Started Using the computer for the fir st time Small bright dots ma y appear on your screen display wh en you turn on your computer . Y our display cont ains an extremely lar ge number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is manufactured using high- precision technology . An y small bright dots that may appear on your display are an intrin[...]

53 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Press and release the power b u tton. The ON/OFF light glows green. (Sample Illustration) T urning on the power The preinstalled operating syst em will load automatically . When you turn on the computer for the first time, do not turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely [...]

54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Installing a memory module Memory modules can be installed in the memory mo dule slots on the base of the computer . Y ou will need a small Phill ips scre wdriv er for this procedure. If the computer has been running recently , the memory module may be hot. The surrounding area may also be hot. Allow the [...]

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

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

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

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

59 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 14 Replace the memory modu le slot cov er and secure it using the screw . 15 Re-insert the main battery . For mo re information on inserting the main battery , see “Inserting a char ged battery” on page 119 . 16 T urn the computer right side up. 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer . TECHN[...]

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

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

62 Getting Started Har d Drive Recovery Utilities If the computer does not reco gnize the memory configuration, turn of f the computer and remove the memory module slot cov er (complete steps 1 - 8 in “Installing a memory module” on page 54 ), and then check that the module is inserted comp letely into the socket and lined up squarely with the [...]

63 Getting Started Har d Drive Recovery Utilities Creating Recover y DVDs Depending on your system con f iguration, you may be able to copy the hard driv e recovery to D VD which giv es you the ability to recov er your hard disk drive and r ecov er your system if the hard dri ve recov ery partition has been deleted or the hard disk has been replace[...]

64 Getting Started Har d Drive Recovery Utilities Hard Disk Drive Recovery options The follo wing are the av ailable hard disk dri ve reco very options: ❖ Recov ering the original factor y image (recommended recov ery method) ❖ Hard Disk Dri ve Reco very using the recov ery partition ❖ Erasing the hard disk ❖ Recov ering the C: partition of[...]

65 Getting Started Har d Drive Recovery Utilities 3 If your system offers a choice of W indows V ista ® 32-bit or 64- bit operating system, select one at this time. If not, skip to step 4. (Sample Image) Pr oduct Recovery Menu scr een 4 When the T oshiba Recov ery W izard screen displays, select one of the options and then click Next . The options[...]

66 Getting Started Har d Drive Recovery Utilities Recovering the original factor y image (recommended recover y method) Recovering a hard disk drive to its out of box state deletes all partitio ns on the hard disk drive and you r information will be lost. Be sure to save your work to external media first. 1 On the T oshiba Recovery W izard screen, [...]

67 Getting Started Har d Drive Recovery Utilities Erasing the hard disk Erasing the hard disk will delete all da ta including the pa rtitions. Be sure to create recovery DVD’ s and back up your data to external media before erasing the hard disk. The Recov ery W izard allows you to delete all data and partitions from the hard di sk. T o delete th[...]

68 Getting Started Har d Drive Recovery Utilities 4 Click Next to be gin deleting the HDD. When the process is completed, a message displays informing you that the HDD has been deleted. 5 Press any k ey on the keyboard to restart the computer . Recovering the C: partit ion of the HDD without changing the current partition size Recovering the C: dri[...]

69 Getting Started Har d Drive Recovery Utilities 3 Specify the size of the C: dri ve. Click the up/do wn arrows to increase/decrease the C: dri ve size in 1 GB increments. The size of the C: drive will disp lay on the progress bar as you make your selections. 4 Click Next to begin the restoration. Once complete, a message displays that the HDD has[...]

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

71 Getting Started Har d Drive Recovery Utilities 7 The T oshiba Recov ery W izard screen will appear . Please refer to “Hard Disk Drive Reco very options” on page 64 to explain the av ailable recov ery options. (Sample Image) T oshiba Recovery W izar d scr een Checking the HDD operating status After restoring your hard disk driv e, you can che[...]

72 Getting Started Using the T ouchP ad™ 4 Click Install . 5 Follo w the on-screen prompts to complete the instal lation process. Using the T ouchPad ™ The T ouchP ad ™ , the small, rectangular area located in front of the keyboard, is sensiti ve to touch and enables you to move the cursor with the stroke of a f inger . Simply mov e your fing[...]

73 Getting Started Using external display de vices Control buttons When a step instructs you to clic k or choose an item, move the cursor to the item, then press an d release the primary (left-hand) button. T o double-click, press the primary b utton twice in rapid succession. The primary button usually co rresponds to the left mouse button. The fu[...]

74 Getting Started Using external display de vices Directing the display output when you turn on the computer Once you ha ve connected an e xte rnal displa y devi ce, you can choose to use the internal display only , the external de vice only , or both simultaneo usly . Some modes are only available with the appropriate device attached and turned o[...]

75 Getting Started Using an external k e yboard Adjusting the quality of the external display T o obtain the best picture quality from your television (or other video display device), you may need to adjust the video settings. See the video device documentation for additional configuration steps. Using an external keyboard If you prefer to us e a f[...]

76 Getting Started Connecting a printer If your printer does not suppo rt Plug and Play , you can set up the printer as described in “Setting up a printer” on page 76 . T o connect a printer to your computer: 1 Connect the printer cable to th e printer and then connect the other end to one of the computer’ s USB ports. 2 Plug the printer’ s[...]

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

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

79 Getting Started T urning off the computer For information on ho w to use and configure Hibernation mode see “Using and configuring Hibernation mode” on page 82 . Sleep mode The Sleep command places the comput er into a po wer-saving mode. Sleep sa ves the current state of the computer to memory so that, when you restart the comp uter , you c[...]

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

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

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

83 Getting Started T urning off the computer T o use any of these methods, you f irst need to enable them using the Power Options feature. 1 Click Start , Contro l Panel , System and Maintenance , and then Po wer Options . The Po wer Options window appears. 2 Click Change plan s ettings under the po wer plan to be customized. The Edit Plan Settin g[...]

84 Getting Started T urning off the computer ❖ Po wer button action Set this option to Hibernate if you want the computer to go into Hibernation mode wh en you press the po wer button. ❖ Start menu po wer button Set this option to Hibernate if you want the computer to go into Hibernation mode wh en you click the po wer button in the Start men u[...]

85 Getting Started T urning off the computer 2 Click Sleep . The computer sa ves the status of all open programs and files to the memory , turns off the display , and enters into a low-po wer mode. The ON/OFF light bli nks amber indicating the computer is in Sleep mode. Configuring Sleep mode options Y ou can place the computer into Sleep mode by e[...]

86 Getting Started T urning off the computer ❖ T o disable the computer from automatically entering Sleep mode, select Never . 4 Click Change advanced power settings . The Advanced settings tab of the Po wer Options window appears. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of P ower Options scr een 5 Click Power buttons and lid to display the actions [...]

87 Getting Started Customizing your computer’ s settings 7 Click App ly . 8 Click OK . Once the computer is conf igured, you can place it into Sleep mode by either pressing the po wer button or closing the display panel, depending on the Sleep options set. Starting again from Sleep mode T o start up the computer from Sleep mode, press the power b[...]

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

89 Getting Started Caring for your computer 2 Pass the locking end through the loop. 3 Insert the cable’ s locking end into the security lock slot on your computer , then engage the locking de vice. The computer is no w securely locked. (Sample Illustration) Attaching security lock cable[...]

90 Chapter 2 Learning t he Basics This chapter giv es some computing tips and provides important information about basic features. Computing tips ❖ Sav e your work frequently . Y our work stays in the computer’ s temporary memory until you sav e it to the internal storage drive. If the netw ork you are using goes down and you must restart your [...]

91 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboar d ❖ Use Error-checking and Disk Defr agmenter re gularly to check and optimize disk space a nd improv e performance. ❖ Scan all ne w files for viruses. This precaution is especially impor tant for f iles you receiv e via diskette, email, or do wn load from the Internet . ❖ T ake frequent breaks to a v[...]

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

93 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboar d F1 through F12 are called function keys because the y ex ecute programmed functions when pressed. Used in combin ation with the Fn key , function keys marked with icons ex ecute specific functions on the computer . For example, Fn+F9 turns of f the T ouch Pad. F or more information, see “Hot key functio[...]

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

95 Learning the Basics Starting a pr og ram 1 Click Start , and then All Programs . The W indo ws ® operating system displays the All Programs menu, which list s programs and program g roups. If your program is listed, go to step 3, otherwise, continue with step 2. If you pause with your mouse on All Programs, it will open it up . Y ou may need to[...]

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

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

98 Learning the Basics Printing your work HINT : T o make another copy of the file you are currently working with, click File , and then Save As , and give the new file a different name. File names The W indo ws ® operating system supp orts long file names that can contain up to 260 characters and can include spaces. Some applications do not suppo[...]

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

100 Learning the Basics Using the optical drive Restoring your work T o restore information from your backu p media to your internal storage dri ve, use the Restore page in the backup program. Look in the online Help or your operati ng system documentation for information on restoring files. TECHNICAL NOTE: When restoring files, the backup program [...]

101 Learning the Basics Using the optical drive Optical drive components The optical dri ve is located on the side of the computer . Y our o ptical driv e may look like this: (Sample Illustration) Optical drive Drive in-use indicator light —Indicates when the dri ve is in use. Eject button —Press to release the disc tray . Do not press the ejec[...]

102 Learning the Basics Using the optical drive 4 Grasp the tray and pull it fully open. (Sample Illustration) Drive tray fully extended 5 Hold the disc by its edges and check that it is free of dust. If the disc is dusty , clean it as described in “Caring for optical discs” on page 105 . 6 Place the disc carefully in th e disc tray , label sid[...]

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

104 Learning the Basics Using the optical drive For more information regarding supported optical media formats please refer to your computer’ s detailed specif ications at pcsupport.toshiba.com . Due to manufacturing and quality variations in third party optical media (e.g., CD or DVD) or optical media players/recorders, in certain cases, your T [...]

105 Learning the Basics T oshiba’s online r esour ces Never use a pencil to press the manual eject button. Pencil lead can break off inside the computer and damage it. 2 Pull the tray out until it is fully open , remov e the disc, and place it in its protecti ve co ver . 3 Gently press the tray in to close it. Caring for optical discs ❖ Store y[...]

106 Chapter 3 Mobile Computing This chapter cov ers all aspects of using your com puter while trav eling. T oshiba’ s energy-saver design Y our comp uter enters a low-po wer suspension mode when i t is not being used, thereby conserving energy and sa ving money in the process. It has a number of other features that enhanc e its energy ef ficiency[...]

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

108 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power T o ensure that the battery maintain s its maximum capacity , operate the computer on battery po wer at least once a month. The Lithium- Ion battery has no memory ef fect so it is not neces sary to let the battery fully discharge each time. Howe ver , for better accuracy of the battery mete[...]

109 Mobile Computing Char ging ba tteries Using additional batteries In addition to the main battery , you may al so hav e an opti onal secondary battery (not included with your computer). If you trav el and need to work for many hours without an A C po wer source, you may purchase a battery modul e for use in the comp uter , or carry additional ch[...]

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

111 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power The computer can be us ed while the R TC battery is being charged, although the charging status of the R TC battery cannot be monitored. Monitoring main battery power The computer’ s main battery light gives you an indication of the main battery’ s current charge. ❖ Glows amber while the main[...]

112 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power HINT : Be careful not to confuse the battery light ( ) with the ON/OFF light ( ). When the ON/OFF light flashes amber , it indica tes that the system is suspended (using the Windows ® operating system Sleep command). (Sample Illustration) P ower and batt ery light locations Determining remaining b[...]

113 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power Mov e the cursor ov er the power ic on in the Notification Area, see “Finding your way around the desktop” on page 125 for more information on the Notification Area. A pop-up message displays the remaining battery power as a percentage. W ith repeated discharges and rechar ges, the battery’ s[...]

114 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power T o change the default notification settings: 1 Click Start , Contro l Panel , Mobile PC , and th en Po wer Options . The Po wer Options window appears. 2 Click Change pl an settings under the power plan to be customized. The Edit Plan Settin gs window appears. 3 Click Change advanced power setting[...]

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

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

117 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery 2 While continuing to press Fn , press F2 until you select the desired Power Plan. The Po wer Plan options are: Balanced, Power Sa ver , and High Performance. 3 Release the Fn key . The hot key card disappears. Y ou are now in the selected mode. Changing the main batter y When your main battery has run[...]

118 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery 5 Slide the primary battery releas e latch up, or away from the center of the computer , while at the same time applying light pressure to the battery to slightly pu ll it aw ay from the computer . (Sample Illustration) Unlocking the primary battery r elease 6 While continuing to lightly pul l on the b[...]

119 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery If the battery is leaking or its case is cracked, put on protective gloves to handle it, and discard it immediately . Always dispose of used battery packs in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. Put insulating tape, such as cellophane tape, on the electrode during transportation to avoi[...]

120 Mobile Computing T aking care of your battery T aking care of your batter y The follo wing sections offer tips on how to take care of your battery and prolong its life. Safety precautions ❖ If the battery pack produces an odor , o verheats or changes color or shape while it is being used or charged, turn of f the computer’ s power immediate[...]

121 Mobile Computing T aking car e of your battery Maintaining your batter y Fully discharging your battery pack will allo w better accurac y of the battery meter . T o fully discharge your battery pack: ❖ Periodically , disconnect the computer from a power source and operate it on battery power until the battery pack fully discharges. Before doi[...]

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

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

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

125 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Exploring the desktop Finding your way around the desktop Y our computer’ s desktop includes sev eral standard features: icons, Start button, T askbar , Notification Area, and background pattern. (Sample Image) W indows ® oper ating system desktop Icons An icon represents a folder , file, or program tha[...]

126 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Explorin g the desktop Y our desk top may contain other icons dependi ng on your configuration. See W indo ws ® online Help for more specific information on each icon and ho w to use it. Start button Y ou use the Start button to: ❖ Start programs ❖ Open documents ❖ Adjust system settings ❖ Find fi[...]

127 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Setting up for communications Setting up for communications T o connect to the Internet, use an online service, or communicate across the telephone lines with another computer , you need: ❖ A browser or communications program ❖ An Internet Service Pro vider (ISP ) or online service if you plan to use t[...]

128 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Setting up for communications Accessing a network T o access a network: ❖ At the of fice, c onnect an Ethernet cable to the Network port (RJ45) on your computer . For specif ic information about connecting to the network, consu lt your network administrato r . Many hotels, airports, and of f ices of fer [...]

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

130 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features An overview of using the Internet An overview of using the Internet The following sections giv e a quick introduction to the Internet an d some of its exciting featur es, under these headings: ❖ The Internet ❖ The W orld W ide W eb ❖ Internet Service Providers ❖ Connecting to the Internet ❖ Surfi[...]

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

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

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

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

135 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using PC Car ds Inserting a PC Card Before you insert a P C Card, refer to the documentation that com es with the card to see if you need to do anything before you insert it. To i n s e r t a P C C a r d : 1 Locate the PC Card slot on the side of the computer . Y ou may first need to remove the card slot p[...]

136 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot 2 Locate the PC Card eject b utton. 3 Press the PC Card eject button on ce to pop it out slightly , and push it in to remove the PC Card. The PC Card ejects sli ghtly from the slot. 4 Grasp the edges of the PC Card and slide it out of the slot. (Sample Illustration) Remo[...]

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

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

139 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using an e xpansion de vice Using an expansion device The expansion port, located on the bottom of your compu ter , is used to attach expansion de vices such as a Port Replicator (not shipped with your system). A Port Replicator is an excellent in vestment if you are using your computer both in and out of [...]

140 Chapter 5 Utilities Y our computer includ es se veral utilities designed to help you to reconfigure your system to best meet your individual needs. T ogether , these allo w you to ascerta in certain system details, set additional options, or change default optio ns. These utilities are described in this chapter . The utilities described in this[...]

141 Utilities TOSHIB A Assist ❖ USB Sleep and Charge Utility ❖ TOSHIB A Zooming Utilit y ❖ TOSHIB A Button Su pport ❖ CD/D VD Dri ve Acoustic Silencer ❖ TOSHIB A Accessibility ❖ T rusted Platform Module (TPM) ❖ Fingerprint Authentication Utilit y ❖ ConfigFree® TOSHIBA Assist The TOSHIB A Assist pro vides qui ck access to computer f[...]

142 Utilities TOSHIB A Assist Connect The features av ailable in this category are: ❖ ConfigFree ® Connectivity Doctor ❖ Bluetooth ® Settings ❖ Bluetooth ® Local COM Setting s (Sample Image) T OSHIBA Assist window – Connect tab[...]

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

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

145 Utilities TOSHIB A Assist Optimize The features av ailable in this category are: ❖ TOSHIB A SD™ Memory Card Format Utility ❖ Mouse Utility ❖ TOSHIB A Hardware Se tup ❖ TOSHIB A Zooming Utilit y ❖ TOSHIB A Button Su pport ❖ CD/D VD Dri ve Acoustic Silencer ❖ TOSHIB A Accessibility (Sample Image) T OSHIBA Assist window – Optimiz[...]

146 Utilities TOSHIB A Application Installer TOSHIBA Application Installer The T OSHIB A Application In staller allo ws you to re install the dri vers and applications that were originally bundled with your computer . T o reinstall dri vers and applications: 1 Click Start , All Programs , To s h i b a , Recovery , and then TOSHIB A A pplicatio n In[...]

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

148 Utilities Setting passwor ds Using a supervisor password A supervisor password pre vents other users from changing hardware configuration options. Setting a supervisor password If you choose to set a supervisor or user password, T oshiba strongly recommends that you save your password in a location where you can later access it should you not r[...]

149 Utilities Setting passwor ds 6 Click Set . 7 Click OK if you want to save the password to a text file on a diskette or media of your choice, or click Cancel to continue without saving the password to a text f ile. 8 Shut down the system to complete the process. Deleting a supervisor password T o delete a supervis or password: 1 Click Start , Al[...]

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

151 Utilities TOSHIB A Security Assist TOSHIBA Security Assist The TOSHIB A Security Assist Ut ility acts as a “command center” where you can set up v arious passwords or other security features, and see ho w these features can be used with each other to increase security ev en further , or to simplify the ways that you protect your system. T o[...]

152 Utilities TOSHIB A Security Assist ❖ Log on Settings —Select this category to set up security options that protect in di vidual user accounts. ❖ Password of current user : Check the status of the W indows ® password for the account to which you are currently logged on. ❖ Passw ord of all users : Check the status of the W indo ws ® pas[...]

153 Utilities TOSHIB A PC Dia gnostic T ool Utility TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic T ool Utility This utility can h elp diagnose problems with devices in your computer . Refer to the online Help documentatio n within the application for additional help. The TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic T ool u tility may show tests for features you do not have. This is normal and [...]

154 Utilities TOSHIB A HDD Pr otection Utility TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility The TOSHIB A HDD Protection utility controls your computer’ s hard disk dri ve (HDD) protection feature, which parks the HDD whene ver motion is detected on the computer . Using this utility , you can enable or disable hard disk driv e (HDD) protecti on, and set the mot[...]

155 Utilities TOSHIB A SD™ Memory Car d F ormat Utility TOSHIBA SD ™ Memor y Card Format Utility This utility is used to for mat SD ™ cards used with the Bridge Media Adapter slot. T o format an SD memory card using this utility: 1 Click Start , All Programs , To s h i b a , Uti lities , and then SD Memory Card F ormat . The TOSHIB A SD Memor[...]

156 Utilities TOSHIB A SD™ Memory Boot Utility TOSHIBA SD ™ Memor y Boot Utility The TOSHIB A SD ™ Memory Boot Utility allows you to create an SD card you can use to boot up your computer . This utility also allows you to easily format SD Memory Cards. Refer to the online Help document ation within the application for any additional help. T o[...]

157 Utilities TOSHIB A SD™ Memory Boot Utility 4 Select the dri ve where the SD card is located. 5 Select Read from a floppy disk . 6 Click Start . T o create a bootable SD card with the Read from an image file option, you need a third-party application. Booting from a bootable SD card T o boot from a bootable SD card: 1 Create a bootable SD card[...]

158 Utilities Mouse Utility Mouse Utility The Mouse utility allows you to change your pointing device or mouse settings. T o access the Mouse utility: 1 Click Start , Contr ol Panel , and then Mouse under Hardwa re and Sound , or click the Mouse icon in the Optimize tab of TOS HI BA As si st . The Mouse Properties screen appears. (Sample Image) Mou[...]

159 Utilities TO S H I BA H a rd w a re S e t u p TOSHIBA Hardware Setup TOSHIB A Hardware Setup is the T oshiba configuration management tool av ailable through th e W indows ® operating system. T o access it: ❖ Click Start , All Programs , To s h i b a , Uti lities , and then HWSetup , or clic k the TOSH IBA Ha rdw a re S et up icon in the Opt[...]

160 Utilities TO S H I BA H a rd w a re S e t u p ❖ CPU —Allows you to enable or disable CPU frequency switching modes Dynamically Swit chable —This mode is the default setting fo r your computer , and automatica lly changes the processing frequency and decreases v oltage depending on the power source: ❖ AC P o w e r —If your computer is [...]

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

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

163 Utilities USB Sleep and Char ge Utility Enabling USB Sleep and Charge This utility can b e used to enable or d isable the “USB Sleep and Charge function” group . Check the check box fo r the group to enable the “USB Sleep and Charge function” for the USB port assigned to that group. In the default state, the group is disabled. Power sup[...]

164 Utilities TOSHIB A Zooming Utility TOSHIBA Zooming Utility This utility allows you to select which applications will work with the zoom in/out hot ke ys (see “Zoom (Display resolu tion)” on page 223 ). Y ou may select all applications or an y subset of the following: ❖ Microsoft ® Internet Explorer ® ❖ Microsoft ® Of f ice ❖ W indo[...]

165 Utilities TOSHIB A Button Support For more information about how to use the T OSHIB A Zooming Utility , right-click the icon in the Notification Area and then click Help . TOSHIBA Button Support TOSHIB A Button Support allows you to customize the TOSHIB A Assist and W indows ® Mobility Center b uttons. These buttons are located abov e the ke y[...]

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

167 Utilities TOSHI BA A ccessibility TOSHIBA Accessibility The TOSHIB A Accessibility utility allows you to use the Fn ke y to create a hot key combination wit h one of the function ke ys without pressing the two keys simultaneously as is usually required. Using Accessibility lets you make the Fn key a sti cky key , meaning you can press it once, [...]

168 Utilities T rusted Platform Module (TPM) T rusted Platform Module (TPM) This section only applies to systems with TPM. Y our T oshiba computer includes the TPM (Trusted Platform Module), which is a security encryption device for your system’ s internal storage driv e. TPM is al ready included on your system, but needs to be installed and enab[...]

169 Utilities F ing erprint Authent ication Utility Fingerprint Authentication Utility The fingerprint authentication uti lity can be used to replace the keyboard-based user password authentication system when booting up. The fingerprint authentication uti lity can also be us ed for user logon. The user’ s f ingerprint is read; if the system reco[...]

170 Utilities F ing erprint Authenticati on Utility Fingerprint Logon The fingerprint utility enables logon to your computer u sing fi ngerprints. During us er enrollment, f ingerpr int samples are sav ed and associated with the user’ s W indows ® user account. When the user attempts to log on again, th e user’ s fingerprint is read and compar[...]

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

172 Utilities ConfigF r ee® ❖ The recognition success rate may dif fer from user to user . ❖ T oshiba does not guarantee that th is f ingerprint recognition technology will be error -free. T oshiba does not guarantee that the f ingerprint reader will recognize the enrolled user or accu rately screen out unauthorized users at all times. T oshib[...]

173 Utilities ConfigF r ee® Starting ConfigFree ® T o start ConfigFree ® , be sure the computer has a wired or wireless connection. Then perform any of the follo wing steps: ❖ Click Start , All Programs , To s h i b a , and then ConfigFree . ❖ Double-click the Config Free ico n in the Notification Area. ❖ Press the TOSHIB A Assist button ([...]

174 Utilities ConfigF r ee® ❖ Status of W ireless Connection switch (Sample Image) Connect ivity Doctor scr een Profile Settings The Prof ile Settings utility lets you save network settings in “profiles . ” ConfigFree ® prof iles are useful for easily switching network settings an d devices. Y ou can switch network settings simply by select[...]

175 Utilities ConfigF r ee® T o create a profile: 1 Click the icon in the Notif ication Area. 2 Mov e the pointer to Prof ile . 3 Click Open Settings . The ConfigFree Prof ile Settings windo w appears. (Sample Image) ConfigF ree Pr ofile Settings windo w 4 Click Add to start the Create Prof ile W izard.[...]

176 Chapter 6 If Somet hing G oes W r ong Some problems you may encounter wh en using your computer are relativ ely easy to identify and solve. Others may require help fro m your network administrator or the manufacturer of the software program. This chapter aims to help you solve many problems b y yourself. It cov ers the problems you are most lik[...]

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

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

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

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

181 If Something Goes Wrong The W indo ws ® operating system is not working ❖ Safe Mode with Command Pr ompt ❖ Enable Boot Logging ❖ Enable low-resolution video (640x480) ❖ Last Kno wn Good Conf iguration (adv anced) ❖ Directory Services Restore Mode ❖ Deb uggin g Mode ❖ Disable automatic restar t on system failure ❖ Disable Driv e[...]

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

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

184 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict ❖ The Resources tab, which lists resources assigned to the monitor , optional external opti cal dri ve, optional external diskette dri ve, and other power -using functions. Thi s tab does not appear if the device is not using resources. ❖ The Driver tab, which displays th e dri vers bei[...]

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

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

187 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict Nothing happens when you pr ess the keys on the exter nal keyboard. Y ou may have plugged the external k eyboard in while the computer was turned on. Using the computer’ s T ouchPad: 1 Click Start , and then click the arro w ne xt to the Lock button in the lower -right part of the Start [...]

188 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict ❖ T ry adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on the external monitor . ❖ Press Fn and F5 simultaneously to make sure the display priority is no t set for the built-in screen. The screen does not look right. Y ou can change the display settings b y clicking a blank area of the d[...]

189 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict Small bright dots appear on yo ur TFT display when y ou turn on y our compu ter . Small bright dots ma y appear on your screen display wh en you turn on your computer . Y our display cont ains an extremely lar ge number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is manufactured using high- precisi[...]

190 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 6 Y ou can choose on e or both options: ❖ Automatically f ix f ile system erro rs ❖ Scan for and attempt reco very of bad sectors 7 Click Start . Error-checking tests and repairs the disk. Y our hard disk seems very slo w . If you hav e been using your comput er for a long time, your fi[...]

191 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict Optical drive problems Y ou cannot access a disc in the dri ve. If the optical dri ve is an e xternal driv e, make sure that the driv e’ s cable is properly connected to the computer . Make sure the tray that holds the optical disc is closed properl y . Press gently until it clicks into [...]

192 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict The disc will not come out of the driv e when y ou click the eject button on the scr een. Press the b utton on the optical dri ve itself. For additional information see “Y ou press the disc eject button, b ut the driv e tray does not slide out. ” on page 191 . Sound system problems No s[...]

193 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict PC Card checklist ❖ Make sure the card is insert ed properly into the slot. ❖ Make sure all cables are securely connected. ❖ Occasionally a defecti ve PC Card slips through quality control. If another computer with a PC Card slot is a vailable, try the card in that machine. If the ca[...]

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

195 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict Y ou may hav e connected the printer while the computer is on. Disable Sleep mode, turn off the computer, and turn of f the printer . T urn the printer back on, make sure it is online, and then turn the computer back on. T ry printing another file. For exam ple, you could create and attemp[...]

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

197 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict ❖ V erify that the network connecti on is conf igured to obtain its Internet Protoco l (IP) address dynamically: 1 Click Start , and then Network . 2 Click V iew Status . 3 Click Details . 4 V erify that the DHCP Enable d setting is set to Ye s . 5 Click Close . ❖ Use IPCONFIG to verif[...]

198 If Something Goes Wrong D VD operating pr ob lems The Windows ® operating system wireless management facility does not work. If you are using an ext ern al Wi-F i ® adapter (a P C Card, USB adapter , or other variety), check if the adapter comes with its o wn management utility . If it does, the utility may be disabling the W indows ® operat[...]

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

200 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits Get familiar with all the user’ s gu ides provided with your comp uter , as well as the manuals that come with the programs and de vices you purchase. Y our local computer store or book store sells a variety of self-help books you can use to supplement the information in the manuals. Data [...]

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

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

203 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits General tips for installing hardware and software Here are a fe w tips to help ensure safe and easy installation of ne w hardware (printers, pointing devices, e xternal hard drives, D VD writers, scanners, etc.) and software (applications like Microsoft ® Of fice and Adobe ® Photoshop ® ,[...]

204 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits 3 Install one item of hardware or software. 4 Restart the W indo ws ® operating system. 5 Use the new hardw are or software for a while, noting any new problems. Mak e sure that your critical applications (e- mail, business applications, etc.) are w orking correctly , and verify that import[...]

205 If Something Goes Wrong If you need further assistance The eSA T A device is not r ecognized from Sleep or Hibernation mode. A connected eSA T A device may not be recognized if it is connected to the computer’ s eSA T A/USB combo port while the computer is in Sleep mode or Hibernation mo de. If this occurs, disconnect the eSA T A device and t[...]

206 If Something Goes Wrong If you need further assistance Contacting T oshiba If you still need help and suspect that the problem is hardware- related, T oshiba of fers a variety of resources to help you. T oshiba’ s T echnical Support Web site For technical support, or to stay current on the most recent softw are and hardware options for your c[...]

207 If Something Goes Wrong Other T oshiba Internet W eb sites Other T oshiba Internet Web sites T oshiba’ s worldwide offices toshiba.com W orldwide T oshiba corporate site computers.toshiba. com Marketing and product information in the USA accessories.to shiba.com Accessories information in the USA www .toshiba.ca Canada www .toshiba-Europe.com[...]

208 If Something Goes Wrong T o shiba’ s worldwide of fices For more information on additio nal T oshiba worldwide locations, please visit: www .t oshiba.co.jp/index.htm . Spain T oshiba Information Systems (España) S.A. Parque Empresarial San Fernando Edificio Europa, 1a Planta Escalera A 28831 (Madrid) San Fernando de Henares Spain United King[...]

209 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Appendix A Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot ke ys and TO SHIB A Cards provi de a quick way to modify selected system functions and to launch applications. There are two types of T OSHIB A Cards: Hot Ke y Cards and Application Cards. Hot Key Cards The Hot Ke y Cards are used to set or modify the following system functions: ❖ Mu[...]

210 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot K e y Car ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using the Hot Key Cards The Hot Ke y Cards are normally hidden from view . The Cards appear when you press the Fn key . Hot keys are keys that, when pressed in combina tion with the Fn key , turn system functions on and off. Hot keys have a legend on the key indicating the option or [...]

211 Hot Keys /TOSHIBA Ca rds Application Cards 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Application Cards The Application Cards are used to launch these applications: TOSHIB A Assist For more information, refer to “TOSHIB A Assist” on page 141 . TOSHIB A HDD Protection utility For more information, refer to “TOSHIB A HDD Protection Utility” on page 15 4 . PC [...]

212 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Application Car ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Not all functions are supported on all models. Using the Application Cards T o launch an application using the Applicati on Cards: 1 Press and hold the Fn ke y . The TOSHIB A Cards display at the top of the screen. (Sample Image) TOSHIB A Car d display 2 Click the “stack ed” ca[...]

213 Hot Keys /TOSHIBA Ca rds Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 1 Click Start , All Programs , To s h i b a , Uti lities , and then Settings for Flash Cards . (Sample Image) Enabling and Disabling Application Cards 2 Click the Open cards case b utton. 3 The Card Case displays tw o rows of Cards. Cards that appear solid (not tr ansparent) in t[...]

214 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Volume Mute or Fn + This TOSHIB A Card or hot ke y enables/disables volume mute on your computer . When volume mute is enabled, n o sound will come fro m the speakers or headphones. Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displays the following options: (Sample Image) V olume M[...]

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

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

217 Hot Keys /TOSHIBA Ca rds Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sleep mode or Fn + This TOSHIB A Card or hot k e y places the computer into Sleep mode. For more information about Sleep mode, please see “Using and configuring Sleep m ode” on page 84 . Selecting this Card or pressing the hot ke y displays the following options: (Sample Imag[...]

218 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Hibernation mode or Fn + This TOSHIB A Card or hot k e y places the computer into Hibernatio n mode. If Hibernation mode is disabled, this hot key will not respond. For more information on Hibernation mode, see “Using and configuring Hibernation mode” on page 82 . Selecting thi[...]

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

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

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

222 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Disabling or enabling the T ouchPad™ or Fn + This TOSHIB A Card or hot ke y enables/disables th e T ouchPad. For more information on using the T ouchPad, see “Using the T ouchPad™” on page 72 . Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displays the following options: (Sam[...]

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

224 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Keyboard hot key functions Fn + This hot k ey turns the curs or control overlay on and off. Fn + This hot k ey turns the numeric overlay on and of f. Fn + This hot k ey turns the scroll lock feature on and off. Fn + This hot key tu rns the TO SHIB A Zo o mi ng Utility to zoom-out. [...]

225 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Appendix B P o wer Cord/Cable C o nnector s Y our comp uter ships w ith the correct power su pply for the countr y of purchase. This appendix shows the shapes of the typical A C po wer cord/cable connectors fo r v arious parts of the world. USA UL ap prove d Canada CSA approv ed United Kingdom BS app rove d Europe VD A app[...]

226 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Appendix C TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor The TOSHIB A PC Health Monitor software pro gram monitors computer system functions su ch as power consumption, the cooling system and the 3D Accelerometer . It alerts us ers to specific system conditions via pop-up messages. It also tracks the usage of the computer and related devices [...]

227 TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor Enabling the TOSHIB A PC Health Monitor 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Subject to the use restri ctions above, the internal storage dri v e data logged may be t ransferred to entities located o utside of your country or region of residence (e.g., European Union). Those countries may or ma y not hav e the same data protection la[...]

228 TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor Enabling t he TOSHI BA P C Health Monitor 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 If a TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor message is displayed A message will be disp layed if an y changes that may interfere with the operation of a program are detected. Follo w the on-screen instructions. For e xample, if th e following message is displayed, use [...]

229 TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor Enabling the TOSHIB A PC Health Monitor 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Cleaning the cooling module The follo wing information is depe ndent on if access to the cooling module is a vailable. Access is a v ailable on certain models only . If you use the computer for a long period, the inside of the computer may become hot. Always[...]

230 TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor Enabling t he TOSHI BA P C Health Monitor 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 6 Clean the cooling module using a small vacuum designed for computers, or other cleanin g tool. (Sample Illustration) Cooling module Do not use a ballpoint pen or cotton swab for cleaning. It may clog the cooling module. 7 Slide the cooling module co v er[...]

231 Glossar y TECHNICAL NOTE: Some features defined in this glossary may not be available on your computer . Acronyms The follo wing acronyms may app ear in this user’ s guide. AC alternating current BIOS basic input/output system bps bits per second CD compact disc CD-R OM compact disc read-only memory CD-R W compact disc re write memory CMOS co[...]

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

Glossary 233 SDRAM synchronous dynamic random access memory SRAM static random access memory SSD Solid State Driv e SV GA super video graphics adapter TFT thin film transistor USB universal serial bu s URL uniform resource lo cator WA N wide area network www W orld W ide W eb Te r m s The following terms may appear in this user’ s guide. A active[...]

234 Glossary baud rate — The speed at which a comm unication de vice, such as a printer or mo dem, transmits info rmation. Baud rate i s the number of signal changes per second (not necessarily th e same as bits per second). See also bits per second . BIOS (basic input/ output system ) — Basic instructions, stored in read- only memory (R OM), c[...]

Glossary 235 central processing unit (CPU) — The chip that functions as the “brain” of the computer . It takes informa tion from outside sources, such as memory or keyboard input, processes the information, and sends the results to another device that uses the information. character — Any letter , number , or symbol you can use on the compu[...]

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

Glossary 237 double-click — T o press and release the pointing device’ s primary button rapidly twice without moving the pointing device. In the W indows ® operating system, this refers to the pointing device’ s left button, unless otherwise stated. double-density d iskette — A 3.5-inch diskette that can hold up to 720 KB of information (h[...]

238 Glossary F fil e — A collection of relate d information, sav ed on disk with a unique name. A file may be a program, information used by a program, or a document. See also docum ent. f ile allocation table (F A T) — The section of a storage dri ve that k eeps track of the location of stored files. fil e n a m e — A set of characters that [...]

Glossary 239 Hibernation — A feature of many T o shiba computers that sa ves to the internal storage driv e the current state of your work, including all open files and programs, when you turn the computer off. When you turn on the computer again, your work is returned to the same state it was when the computer w as turned off. See also Sleep, Su[...]

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

Glossary 241 N network — A collection of computers a nd associated de vices that are connected by communications facilities. A network allows you to share data and peripheral de vices, su ch as printers, with other users and to exchange electronic mail. non-interlaced — A method of refreshing a computer scre en, in which each pixel of e very li[...]

242 Glossary Plug and Play — Generally , refers to the computer’ s ability to automatically configure itself to work with periph eral de vices. When capitalized, refers to a sta ndard that, when followed by a device manufacturer , allo ws a computer to conf igure itself automatically to work with the device. pointing de vice — Any de vice, su[...]

Glossary 243 RJ11 — A modular connector used o n most U.S. telephone systems and direct-connect modems. The RJ11 co nnector is a 6-wire connector . R OM (read-only memory) — Non-v olatile memory that can be read but not written to. Non-volatile here means that information in ROM remains whether or not the computer is recei ving power . This typ[...]

244 Glossary T TFT display — See active-ma trix display . U universal serial bus (USB) — USB is a serial b us that supports a data transfer rate of up to 4 80 Mbps (480 million bits per second). USB can connect up to 127 peripheral de vices through a single all- purpose USB port. USB allows hot swapping of peripherals. See also bus, hot swappin[...]

245 Index A A C adaptor 48 AC p o w e r connecting adaptor 49 accessories memory 53 adding memory 53 Alt ke ys 92 Application Cards 211 audio fil e s 132 audio features 132 B backing up fil e s 90 battery changing 117 charge indicator light 50 , 111 charge not lasting 186 charging 48 , 50 conserving power 114 disposal 122 low char ge 113 monitoring[...]

246 Index caring for 87 cleaning 88 moving 88 non-system disk or disk error message 179 not accessing disk driv es 178 running on battery power 107 setting up 45 , 55 warning resume failure messag e 178 computer lock 88 computing tips 90 ConfigFree® 172 connecting to a power source 48 connection set up 128 control buttons 73 Ctrl keys 92 D desktop[...]

247 Index file extensions 98 fil e s backing up 90 , 99 printing 98 restoring 100 saving 97 fi ngerprint authentication 169 fingerprint Authentication Utility using 169 Fn keys 92 function keys 92 H hardware conflicts 182 resolving 183 headphones using 133 Help and Support W indo ws® operating system 182 Hibernatio n mode 78 configuring 82 startin[...]

248 Index M main battery removing 117 memory adding 53 problem solving 184 remo ving memory modul e slot cov er 56 memory module inserting 57 installation 54 removing 61 memory module slot 56 microphone 132 modem connecting to telephone line 128 problem solving 195 monitor 73 connecting 73 not working 187 mouse installing 75 mouse utility 158 N net[...]

249 Index connecting 49 po wering do wn using Hibernation 82 using Shut Dow n 80 using Sleep 84 precautions 43 primary button 73 printer connecting 75 problem solving 194 , 195 printing a file 98 problem solving AC p o w e r 185 accessing disk dri ves 178 battery charge does not last 186 battery not charging 185 cannot insert diskette in drive 190 [...]

250 Index icons 40 precautions 43 saving f iles 97 screen blank 187 does not look norm al/flickers 188 secondary button 73 set up communications 127 setting up adding memory 53 computer 45 , 55 work en vironment 42 setting up a connection 128 Sleep mode 79 hot key 217 starting again from 87 sound problem solving 192 sounds recording 132 speakers us[...]

251 Index W indows® Start menu 94 wireless netw orking 127 W izards Connect to the Internet 128 W orld W ide W eb 130 www 130[...]