Toshiba U300-ST3091 manual

G M A D 0012301 1 04/07 If you need assistance: ❖ T oshiba’ s Support W eb site pcsupport.toshiba.co m ❖ T oshiba Global Suppo rt Centre Calling within the United St ates (800) 457-7777 Calling from outside the United St ates (949) 859-4273 Fo r more information , see “If Somethi ng Goes Wrong” on page 162 in this g uide. Satellite ® U30[...]

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 . M o d e l : Satellite ® U300/U305 S e r i e s Recordable and/or ReWritable Drive(s) and Associated Software W arranty The computer system you p[...]

3 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Critical Applications The computer you hav e purchased is not designed for any “critical applications. ” “Critical applications” means life s uppor t systems, medical applications, connections to implant ed medical de v i ces, commercial transportation, nuclear facilities or systems or an y other applicatio ns where [...]

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 follo wing two conditions: ❖ This device may not cause harmful interference. ❖ This device must accept an y interferen ce receiv ed, including interference that may cause undesired op eration. Contact either: ❖ T oshiba’ s Support W eb s[...]

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 servi ce it can. In order to do this, it may occa[...]

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 disab le your alarm equipment. If you ha ve questions abou t what will disable alarm equipment, consult your telephone co mpan y or a qualif ied installer . Instructions for IC [...]

7 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Wireless Interoperability The TOSHIB A W ireless LAN Mini PCI Card p roducts are designed to be interoperable with any wireless LAN product that is based on Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) radio technology , and is compl iant to: ❖ The IEEE 802.11 Standard on W ireless LANs (Revision A/B/G), as def ined and approv e[...]

8 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 In some situations or en vironments, the use of W ireless LAN may be restricted by the proprietor of the b uilding or responsible representat i ves of the organization. These situatio ns may for e xample include: ❖ Using the W ireless LAN equipment on board airplanes, or ❖ In any other en vironment where t he risk of int[...]

9 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The term “IC” before the equipment certif ication number only signifies that the Industry Canada technical specifications were met. T o prev ent radio interference t o the licensed service, this de vice i s intended to be operated indoors an d aw ay from windo ws to pr ovide maximum shielding. Equipment (or its transmit [...]

10 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Modem W arning Notice Conformity Statement The equipment has been approved to [C ommission Decisi on “CTR-21”] for pan- European single terminal connection to the Public Switched T elephone Network (PSTN). Ho we ver , due to dif ferences between the indi vidual PSTNs provided in dif ferent countries/re gions the appro v[...]

11 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 1. Sticker Please put the follo wing sticker on de vices 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 equ ipment uses OFDM modulation. 3 The interference range of this[...]

12 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 J AP AN APPR O V ALS INSTITU TE FOR TELECOMMUNICA TIONS EQUIPMENT Approv al Number: D01-1128JP TELECOM ENGINEERING CENTER Ap prov al Number: 03NY .A0018, 03GZD A0017 The following restrictions apply: ❖ Do not disassemble or modify the device. ❖ Do not install the embedded wire less module into other device. ❖ 5.17 GHz[...]

13 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 re gistration with IB PT/BIPT is required. Re gistration to IBPT/BIPT is required for pri v ate us age outside buildings across [...]

14 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 O: allo wed x: forbidden ❖ T o remain in conformance with Euro pean spectrum usage la ws for W ireless LAN operation, the abov e 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz channel limitations apply . The user should use [...]

15 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ This de vice must not be operated in ad-hoc mode using channels in the 5 GHz bands in the European Community . Ad-hoc mode provides a direct communication between two client de vi ces without a W ireless LAN Access Point. ❖ This de vice must be used with Acce ss Points that ha ve emplo yed and acti v ated a radar dete[...]

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 ) Approved Countries/Regions for use for the Intel ® PRO/ Wireless LAN 2100 3B Mini PCI Adapter This equipment is approv ed to the radi o standard b y the countries/regions in the follo wing table. Do not use this equipment except in the countries/regions in the following table. A[...]

17 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Approved Countries/Regions for use for the T oshiba Mini PCI Wireless LAN Card This equipment is approv ed to the radi o standard b y the countries/regions in the follo wing table. Do not use this equipment except in the countries/regions in the following table. Approved Countries/Regions for use for the Intel ® PRO/Wirele[...]

18 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 802.11a (5 GHz) Bluetooth ® Wireless T echnolo gy Interoperability Bluetooth ® Cards from TO SHIB A are designed to be interoperable with any product with Bluetooth wireless technol ogy that is based on Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS) radi o t echnolog y , and is compliant to: ❖ Bluetooth Specification as def i[...]

19 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Approved Countries/Regions for use ( Bluetooth ® wireless technology) Bluetooth ® Card from T oshiba equipment is ap proved to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the follo wing table. Do not use this equipment except in th e countries/regions in the fol lowing table. Bluetooth ® Wireless T echnology and Y our[...]

20 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Using the equipment with Bluetooth wireless technolog y on board airplanes, or ❖ In any other en vironment where t he risk of interference to other de vice s or services is perceiv ed or identified as harmful. If you are uncertain of the policy that applies on the us e of wireless de vices in a specific or ganization [...]

21 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The legal communications mentioned in the abov e item refer to radio communications operated in accordan ce with telecommunication laws and regulations. Lo w po wer radio frequency electric machin ery shall resist against interference from legal communications or from industrial, scientific and medical radio emission electr[...]

22 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3. TOSHIB A Direct PC Monday – Friday: 10:00 – 17:00 T oll Free T el: 0120-15-1048 Direct Dial: 03-345 7-4850 F ax: 03-3457- 4868 Device Authorization This device obtains the T echnical Regu lation Conformity Certif icat ion, and it belongs to the device class of radio equipment of low-power data communication system ra[...]

23 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Location of the Required Label (Sample shown belo w . Location of the la bel and manufacturing information may va r y . ) This appliance contains a laser syst em and is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT . T o use this model pr operly , read th e user’ s guide carefully and keep it for your future reference. Never atte[...]

24 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Export Administration Regulation This document contains technical data that may be controlled under the U.S. Export Administration Regulations, and ma y be subject to the approv al of the U.S. Department of Commerce prior to expor t. Any export, directly or indirectly , in contrav ention of the U.S. Export Ad ministration R[...]

25 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T rademarks Satellite is a registered trademark of T o shiba America Information Systems, Inc. and/or T oshiba Corporation. Microsoft, W indows and W indo ws V ista are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Micr osoft Corporation in the United States and/ or other countries. DirectX, Act i ve Desktop, Dir ectSho w ,[...]

26 5.375 x 8.3 75 ver 2 .3 Contents Introduction ................ ................................................................ 33 This guide ...............................................................34 Safety icons ............................................................35 Other icons used ..............................................[...]

27 Contents 5.375 x 8.3 75 ver 2 .3 Using the computer for the first time ......................45 Opening the display panel ................................. 45 Your computer’s features and specifications ....46 Turning on the power ........................................46 Adding memory (optional) ......................................47 Insta[...]

28 Contents 5.375 x 8.3 75 ver 2 .3 Chapter 2: Learning the Ba sics ................................................. 73 Computing tips .......................................................73 Using the keyboard .................................................75 Character keys ..................................................75 Making your keybo[...]

29 Contents 5.375 x 8.3 75 ver 2 .3 Using additional batteries ................................. 93 Charging batteries ................................................... 93 Charging the main battery ................................. 94 Charging the RTC battery .................................. 94 Monitoring main battery power ....................[...]

30 Contents 5.375 x 8.3 75 ver 2 .3 Exploring audio features .......................................118 Recording sounds ........................................... 118 Using external speakers or headphones..........119 Web Cam ..............................................................119 Using PC Cards .........................................[...]

31 Contents 5.375 x 8.3 75 ver 2 .3 TOSHIBA Accessibility ..........................................147 Fingerprint Authentication Utility ...........................147 Fingerprint utility limitations ...........................148 Fingerprint Enrollment ....................................148 Fingerprint Logon ....................................[...]

32 Contents 5.375 x 8.3 75 ver 2 .3 Wireless networking problems........................182 DVD operating problems .......................................184 Develop good computing habits ...........................186 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows ® operating system ...............187 If you need further assistance .........[...]

33 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 I n t roduct ion W elcome to the world of powerful, portable, multimedi a computing. W i th your T o shiba notebook computer , your work and entertainment can accompan y you where ver you go. This notebook is compatible with Europe an Union Directive 2002/95/EC, Restriction of the use of certain Hazardous Substance s in ele[...]

34 Intro ductio n This guide 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The product specifications and confi guration 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 informat ion about the features and specifications on your partic ular model, please visit T [...]

35 Introducti on Safety ico ns 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Safety icons This manual contains safety in structions that must be observed to a void potential hazards that co uld result in personal injuries, damage to your equipm ent, or loss of data. These safety cautions hav e been classifi ed according to the seriousness of the ris k, and icons highl igh[...]

36 Intro ductio n Other documentation 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Other documentation Y our computer comes with the follo wing docu mentation: ❖ An electronic version of the user’ s guide (t his document) ❖ It may also contain guides for other programs that may come with your system. For accessory information, visit T oshiba’ s W eb site at acces[...]

37 Chapter 1 Getting Started This chapter provides tips for working comfortably , summarizes ho w to connect components, and e x plains what to do the f irst time you use your noteboo k computer . Selecting a place to work Y our computer is portable and designed to be used in a variety of circumstances and locations. Creating a computer -friendly e[...]

38 Getting Started Selecting a place to work ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity . ❖ Liquids and corrosi ve chemicals. Keeping yourself comfortable The T oshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, that shipped with your computer , contains helpful informati on for setting up your work en vironment an d tips for working comfortably througho[...]

39 Getting Started Selecting a place to work ❖ Ne ver turn of f the computer if a dr i ve light indicates a dri ve is acti ve. T urning off the computer w hile it is reading f rom or writing t o a disk/disc or flash media may damage the disk/ disc or flash media, the dri ve, or both. ❖ K eep the computer and disks away from objects that generat[...]

40 Getting Started Setting up your co mputer Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: Y ou must complete all s etup steps up to and including “Setting up your software” on page 40 be fore adding external or intern al components to your computer . These components include, but are not limited to, a mous e, keyboard, printer , memor y , and PC Ca[...]

41 Getting Started Re gistering your co mputer with T oshiba Registering your computer with T oshiba Product registration is strongly re commended, and allows T oshiba to send you periodic updates, announcement s, and special of fers applicable to y our product. Product registration can be completed during the initial start up pr ocess of your comp[...]

42 Getting Started Connecting to a p ower sour ce Connecting to a power source Y our computer requires power to operate. Use the po wer cord/cable and A C adaptor to connect the comput er to a liv e electrical outlet, or to char ge the computer’ s battery . Never pull on a power cord/cable to remove a plug from a socket. Always grasp the plug dir[...]

43 Getting Started Connecting to a power 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 cor d/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 [...]

44 Getting Started Char ging the main battery The computer’ s main b attery light gi ves you an indicatio n of the main battery’ s current char ge: ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being charged (A C adaptor connected) ❖ Glo ws b l ue when the main battery is fully charge d ❖ Is unlit when the main battery has d ischar ged, t he ba[...]

45 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 no w ready for you to turn it on and begin using it. Opening the display panel 1 Lift the displ ay panel. (Sample Illustra[...]

46 Getting Started Using the computer for the fir st time Y our computer’ s features and specifications Certain notebook chassis are desi gned to accommodate all possible conf igurations for an ent ire product Series. Y our select model may not ha ve all the features and speci f icatio ns corresponding to all of the icons or switches shown on the[...]

47 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Adding memor y (optional) HINT : T o purchase additional memor y modules, see the a ccessories information packaged with your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com . Y o ur c om pu t er comes with enough memory t o run most of today’ s popular application s. Y ou may want to increase the com puter’ [...]

48 Getting Started Adding memory (optio nal) The computer has two memory slots—Slot A and Slot B. Y ou can install one or two memory modu les. Before you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. If you install or remove a memor y module while the computer is in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will be lost. Fo[...]

49 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 5 Close the display pane l and turn the computer upside down to locate the memory module slot cover . (Sample Illustration) Lo cating the memory module slot cover 6 Using a small Phillips scr e wdriv er , loosen the ca p t i v e scre ws that secure the memory module slot co ver . (Sample Illustration) Rem[...]

50 Getting Started Adding memory (optio nal) Static electricity can damage the memory module. Before you handle the module, touch a grounded metal surface to discharge any s tatic electricity you may have built up. A void touching the connector on the memory module or on the computer . Grease or dust on the connect or may cause memory access proble[...]

51 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 12 Firmly press th e memory module into the m emory slot’ s socket at approximately a 30-de gree angle (to the horizontal surface of the computer). (Sample Illustration) In serting the memory m odule into the socket 13 Once the module’ s connector is fu lly inserted into the socket, press do wnward on[...]

52 Getting Started Adding memory (optio nal) (Sample Illustration) Inserti ng the memory m odule into the slot 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. 14 Replace the memory modu le slot co ver and secure it using the scre ws . 15 Re-insert the m[...]

53 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Removing a memor y module If you need to remov e a memory m odule: 1 Complete steps 1 – 8 in “Installi ng a memory modu le” on page 47 to shut do wn t he computer and open the memory module slot cov er . Do not tr y to re move a memor y module with the computer turned on. Y ou can damage the c omput[...]

54 Getting Started Adding memory (optio nal) 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. 3 Gently lift the me m o r y module to a 30-de gree angle and slide it out of the slot. (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the m[...]

55 Getting Started Using the T ouchP ad™ Checking total memor y When you add or remo ve a memory m od u le , you can check that the computer has recognized the change. T o do this: 1 Click Start , Contr ol Panel , and then System . The System windo w appears. 2 The total memory is disp layed belo w the System head ing under Memory (RAM) . If the [...]

56 Getting Started Using e xternal display devices Once you hav e positioned your cursor , you can click it into place by either double-tapping th e T ouchPad or clicking the control buttons. Scrolling with the T ouchPad ™ There are two acti ve regions on the T ouchPad ™ that allo w yo u to scroll as you would with any wheel de vice on a mouse [...]

57 Getting Started Using e xternal display devices Connecting an external monitor or projector Y ou can easily attach an e xternal monitor or projector to your computer if you need a lar ger screen. T o do this: 1 Connect the monitor’ s video cable to the RGB (moni tor) port on the side of the computer . 2 Connect the de vice’ s po wer cable to[...]

58 Getting Started Using an e xternal ke yboar d ❖ Swap—Sw itch pri mary display be tween inter nal display and external monitor when using extended desktop (Sample Image) Display options window 3 Release the Fn key . Adjusting the quality of the external display T o obtain the best picture qual ity from your tele vision (or oth er video displa[...]

59 Getting Started Connecting a printer Connecting a printer Y our printer documentation may require you to install the printer software before physically connecting the printer to your computer . If you do not install the software as instructed by the printer manufacturer , the printer may not function correctly . Read the documentation that came [...]

60 Getting Started Connecting an op tional e x ternal diskette drive Setting up a printer Some printers require a specific installation process. Refer to y our printer installation guide for instructions before completing the following procedure. If your printer does not support Plug and Play , follo w these steps to set it up for the first time. Y[...]

61 Getting Started T urning of f the computer T o connect an optional e xternal USB diskette dri ve, connect the cable to one of the com puter’ s USB ports. (Sample Illustration) Connecti ng an optional external USB diskette drive T urning off the computer Pressing the power button before shutting down the Windows ® operating system could cause [...]

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

63 Getting Started T urning of f the computer Sleep mode The Sleep command places the com puter into a po wer -saving mode. Sleep sa ves the current state of the computer to memory so that, when you restart th e computer , you can continue working from where you left of f. After your computer sleeps for an extended period of time, the Windows ® op[...]

64 Getting Started T urning off the computer Using the Shut Down command The Shut do wn command completely shut s do wn the com puter 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 follo wing steps to turn off your [...]

65 Getting Started T urning of f the computer 3 Click Change advanced power settings . The Adv anced settings tab of the Power Options window appears. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of P ower Options scr een 4 Click Po wer buttons and lid to display the actions that you can conf igure. 5 Select the options you want from the drop-do wn lists. [...]

66 Getting Started T urning off the computer Restarting your computer T o start the computer up again, press the po wer b utton unt il the on/of f light glows b lu e . If you turn off the computer b y closing the display panel, you can start it again by open ing the displa y panel. Using and configuring Hibernation mode T o turn of f the computer u[...]

67 Getting Started T urning of f the computer 2 Click Change pla n settings un der the po wer pl an to be customized. The Edit Plan Settin gs windo w appears. 3 Click Change advanced power settings . The Adv anced settings tab of the Power Options window appears. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of P ower Options scr een 4 Click Po wer buttons [...]

68 Getting Started T urning off the computer Once the computer is conf igured, you can place it into Hibernation mode by either pressing the po wer button or closing the display panel, depending on the Hibern ation options set. Starting again from Hibernation mode T o start up the computer from Hibernation mode, press the power button until the on/[...]

69 Getting Started T urning of f the computer Configuring Sleep mode options Y ou can place the computer into Sleep mode b y either press ing the po wer button or closing the display panel. Y ou can also specify an amount of time after which the computer au tomatical ly goes int o Sleep mode. T o use any of these methods, you f irst need to enable [...]

70 Getting Started T urning off the computer 4 Click Change advanced po wer settings . The Adv anced settings tab of the Power Options window appears. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of P ower Options scr een 5 Click Po wer buttons and lid to display the actions that you can conf igure. 6 Select Sleep for the option s you w ant. ❖ Lid close [...]

71 Getting Started Customizing your computer’ s settings Starting again from Sleep mode T o start up the computer from Sleep mode, press the power b utto n until the on/off light glo ws bl u e. The computer returns to the screen(s) you were using. If you place the comput er in Sleep mode b y closin g the display panel, you can start it again by o[...]

72 Getting Started Caring for your computer Do not pick up the computer by its display panel or by the back. Doing so could damage the system. Using a computer lock Y ou may want to secure your comput er to a heavy object such as your desk. The easiest way to do this is to purchase an optional computer lock cable. For more informatio n on purchasin[...]

73 Chapter 2 Learning t he Basics This chapter gi ves some computing tips and provides importan t information about basic features. Computing tips ❖ Sav e y our work frequently . Y our work stays in the computer’ s temporary memory until you sav e it to th e disk. If the network you are using goes down and you must restart your com puter to rec[...]

74 Learning the Basics Computing tips ❖ Back up your files to disks (or other remov able media) on a regular basis. Label the backup co pies clearly and store them in a safe place. It is easy to put of f backing up because it takes time. Ho we ver , if your h ard disk suddenly fails, you will lose all the data on it unless you hav e a separate b [...]

75 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboar d Using the keyboard Y our computer’ s ke y board contai ns character ke ys, control ke ys, function ke ys, and special W indo ws ® ke y s , providing all the functionality of a full-size k eyboard. (Sample Illustration) Ke yboar d Character keys T yping with the character keys is ver y mu ch like typ in[...]

76 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboar d ❖ Press Fn and Enter sim ultaneously to simulate the Enter key on the numeric pad of the enhanced ke yboard. Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys (Sample Illustration) Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys The Ctrl , Fn , and Alt ke ys do diff erent things depend ing on the program you are using. For more info rmation, see your pro[...]

77 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboar d Overlay keys The ke y s with gray numbers and symbols on the front of them form the numeric and cursor o verlay . This o verlay lets you enter numeric data or control the cursor as you would using the 10-key k eypad on a desktop com puter’ s keyb oard. (Sample Illustration) Numeric and cursor contr ol o[...]

78 Learning the Basics Starting a pr ogram Starting a program The easiest way to start a program is to double-click the nam e of the f ile that contains the in formation you want to w ork on. T o f ind the f ile, use the Start menu or W indo ws ® Explorer . If you prefer to open the program f i rst, you hav e four options. Y ou can: ❖ Double-cli[...]

79 Learning the Basics Starting a pr ogr am Starting a program from Windows ® Explorer If a program is not listed in th e Al l Programs menu, you can start it from W ind o ws ® Explor er . W indo ws ® Explorer gi ves you a view of your computer’ s contents as a hi erarch y or “tree. ” Y ou can easily see the contents of each dri ve and fol[...]

80 Learning the Basics Saving your work Starting a program using the Start Search field This ex ample uses the Start menu’ s Start Search f ield to start Wo r d P a d : 1 Click Start to display the Start menu. The Start Search f ield appears at the bottom of th e Start menu. (Sample Image) Start Sear ch f ield in Start menu 2 Start typing the pro[...]

81 Learning the Basics Saving your work Saving files 1 In your W indows ® -based application, click File , and then Sa ve . 2 Click Bro wse f olders . If you are working with a docum ent that already has a f ile name, this is all you need to d o. If you created a ne w d ocument, your program displays a Sav e As dialog box. Use this dialog box to s[...]

82 Learning the Basics Printing your work Using a file extension Most programs assign an e xtension to the fi le name that identif ies the f ile as being created in the pr ogram with a particular format. For example, Microsoft ® W ord sav es fi les with a .doc extension. Any f ile name with an e xt ension of “.doc” is assumed to be a Microsoft[...]

83 Learning the Basics Backi ng up your work 3 Specify the print parameters. F or example, the range of pages and number of copies to print. 4 Click Print . Backing up your work Back up all the f iles you create in case something happ ens to your computer . Y ou can back up your f iles to di f ferent types of media such as CDs, D VDs, diskettes, or[...]

84 Learning the Basics Using the optical drive TECHNICAL NOTE: Y our optical driv e is set to play region 1 (North America) DVD-ROMs. If you play a DVD disc from another region, the drive will automatically change to play in the format of the other region. The drive will allow you to change regions four times. On the fourth change, the region will [...]

85 Learning the Basics Using the optical drive Media control buttons (A vailable on certain models) The media control buttons located abo ve the ke yb oard let you access the Internet when the computer is on and play audio CDs or D VD movies. (Sample Illustration) Media Contr o l b utto ns The Internet br owser button lets you access the Internet w[...]

86 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 CD or D VD discs” on page 89 . 6 Place the disc carefully in th e disc tray , label si[...]

87 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 b y 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[...]

88 Learning the Basics Using the optical drive Before putting on headphones to listen, turn the volume down. Do not set the volume too high when using headphone s. Continuous exposure to loud sound can harm your hearing. Playing optical media If you insert a CD/D VD into the optical dri ve and the Auto-Run feature does not automatically star t your[...]

89 Learning the Basics Using the optical drive For details on ho w to use the software, please refer to the respecti ve Online Help menus. Removing a disc with the computer on T o remove a disc (CD or D VD) with the computer tu rned on: 1 Press the eject bu tton on the dri ve. Do not press the eject button while the in-use indicator light is glowin[...]

90 Learning the Basics T oshiba’ s online r esour ces ❖ Do not e xpose discs to direct su nlight or extreme heat or cold. ❖ T o clean a disc that is dirty , wi pe it with a clean, dry cloth. The most ef ficient method to clean it is to start from the center of the disc and wipe toward the outw ard edge (not in a circle). If necessary , moiste[...]

91 Chapter 3 Mobile Computing This chapter co vers all aspects of using your computer while tra veling. T oshiba’ s energy-saver design Y our computer enters a l o w-power suspension mode when it is n ot being used, thereby conserving ener gy and sa ving money in the process. It has a number of other features that enhance its ener gy ef f iciency[...]

92 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power Batter y Notice Battery life may vary considerably from specifications depending on product model, configuration, applications, power management settings and features utilized, as wel l as the natural performance v ariations produced by the design of indi vidual components. Published battery[...]

93 Mobile Computing Char ging batt eries Power management Y our computer ships with t he po wer ma nagement options preset to a conf iguration that will prov ide the most stable operatin g en vironm ent and optimum system performance for both A C power and battery modes. Changes to these settings may result in system performance or stability issues[...]

94 Mobile Computing Char ging batteries Charging the main batter y T o charge the main battery while it is in your computer , plug the computer into a li v e electrical ou tlet. The battery charges whether the computer is on or off. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the battery cann ot occur when your computer is using all of th e power provided by[...]

95 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power The above error message may vary by computer model. The R TC batter y does not charge while the computer is turned off even when the AC adaptor is charging the computer . The RTC ba tter y charges when the computer is powered on. If the R TC battery is lo w , the real-time clock and calendar may dis[...]

96 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either a battery pack is malfunctioning, or it is not receiving c orrect input from the AC power supply . Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the battery pack. See “Changing the main battery” on page 101 for information on replacing [...]

97 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power Determining remaining battery power Wait at le ast 16 seconds after turning on the computer before trying to monitor the remaining battery power . The computer needs this time to check the battery’ s remaining capacity and perform its calculations. 1 Highlight the power icon in the Notification Ar[...]

98 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power Setting batter y notifications Y ou can set tw o notifications . Each notification can be set to alert you when a specifi ed percentage of remaining battery power has been reached. Y ou can also se t the computer to enter Sleep mode or Hibernatio n mode or to complete ly po wer down when the notif i[...]

99 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power ❖ Ho w much you use th e hard disk, optical driv e, diskette dri ves, or other optional devices ❖ Where you are working, since operating time decr eases at lo w temperatures There are v arious ways in which you can conserve po wer and extend the operating time of your batter y: ❖ Enable Sleep [...]

100 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power 2 Select an appropriate plan for your work en viro nment or create your own custom plan. 3 Click Create a P ower Plan to set up a ne w plan. T o edit a plan or to edit advanced settings, continue to the following steps. 4 Click Change Plan Sett ings to choose the plan you want to edit. This screen [...]

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

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

103 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery Inserting a charged batter y T o insert a battery: 1 W ipe the terminals of the charge d battery with a clean cloth to ensure a good connection. 2 Insert the charged battery into the slot until the latch clicks. The battery pack has been designe d so that you cannot in stall it with rev erse polar ity [...]

104 Mobile Computing T aking car e of your battery 5 Reconnect an y cables that were remo ved in step 3 of “Removing the battery from the computer” on page 101 . 6 Restart the computer . T aking care of your batter y The follo wing sections offer tips on ho w to take care of your battery and prolong its life. Safety precautions ❖ If the batte[...]

105 Mobile Computing T aking car e of your battery Maintaining your batter y Fully dischar ging your battery pack will allo w better accuracy of the battery meter . T o fully discharge your battery pack: ❖ Periodically , disconnect the computer from a po wer source and operate it on battery power until the battery pack fully discharges. Before do[...]

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

107 Mobile Computing T raveling tips T raveling tips The en vironmental precautions listed in “Selecting a place to w ork” on page 37 , also apply while trav eling. ❖ Ne ver lea ve your computer on a sunny ledge or in a place where it could g et wet or cov ered in dust. ❖ Alw ays trav el with the comput er in a carrying case. T oshiba of fe[...]

108 Chapter 4 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features In this ch apter , you w ill explore so me of the special features of your notebook comp uter . Exploring the desktop The desktop is the launching pad for ev erything you can do in the W indows ® operating system . Y ou use its features to start programs, f ind documents, set up system compo nen[...]

109 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Exploring the desktop Finding your way around the desktop Y our computer’ s desktop includes se veral standard features: icons, Start button, T a skbar , Notification Area, and background pattern. (Sample Image) W in dows ® operating system desktop Icons An icon represents a folder , file, or program th[...]

110 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Explor ing the desktop If you place the cursor ov er an icon, a popup description of the file contents appears. Y our desktop may contain oth er icons depending on your conf iguration. See W indo ws ® online Help for more specif ic information on each icon and ho w to use it. Start button Y ou use the Sta[...]

111 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 modem (av ailable on certain models) ❖ A telephone line ❖ A browser or communicat ions program ❖ An Interne[...]

112 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Setting up for communications 8 Click OK to close the Phone and Modem Opt ions dialog box. 9 Close the Control P anel. Connecting a modem to a telephone line (A vailable on certain models) Y our computer may come with a built-in modem th at can be connected to a standard v oice-grade telephone line. The mo[...]

113 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Setting up for communications 2 Connect the other end to the RJ-11 wall jack. (Sample Illustration) Connecting to a wall jac k Connect the built-in modem only to ordinary analog phone lines. Never connect the built-in modem to a digital line (ISDN). Never connect the built-in modem to the digital connector[...]

114 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Setting up for communications Setting up the connection T o set up an of fice connection, consult your network administrator for network settings and ad dit ional considerations. T o set up a dial-up connection, us e the C onnect to the Internet W izard: 1 Click Start , Contr ol Panel , Network and Interne[...]

115 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features An overvie w of using the Internet Using Wireless LAN connectivity Wireless connectivity and some feature s may require you to purchase additional software, external hardware or services. A vailability of public wireless LAN access points may be limited. Y our system may come with an optional wireless LAN [...]

116 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features An overvie w of using the Internet The W orld Wide W eb The W orld W ide W eb (or “W eb”) is a subset of the Internet—a collection of interl inked docum ents (located on computers connected to the Internet) that w ork together using a specific Internet protocol called Hypertext T ransfer Protocol (HT[...]

117 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features An overvie w of using the Internet Surfing the Internet Once connected to the Internet, th e W eb browser displays a home page, for example, your ISP’ s home page on the Internet or your company’ s W eb si te home page. T o visit a d esired W eb site, type in the W eb address. The W eb address, or Unif[...]

118 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Explor ing audio featur es Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet T ransferring files from one co mputer to another is termed uploading (transferri ng data from your computer to a site on the W eb), or do wnloading (transferring data from a site on the W eb to your computer). There are se v[...]

119 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features We b C a m Using external speakers or headphones Y our computer is equ ipped with a full stereo sound system with internal speakers. Instead of usin g the internal speakers, you can connect headphones or a pair of external stereo speakers. Before putting on headphones to listen, turn the volume down. Do no[...]

120 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using PC Car ds Using PC Cards (A vailable on certain models) TECHNICAL NOTE: For PCMCIA-compatible PC Cards, check the package to make sure they conform to the PCMCIA 2.1 standard (or later). Other cards may work with y our computer , but are likely to be much more difficult to set up and use. Y our noteb[...]

121 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using PC Car ds Removing a PC Card Be sure to disable the PC Card prior to removing it. Otherwise, the system may be damaged. Before removing a PC Card, make sure that no applica tions or system services are using the card. 1 Prepare the card for remov al by clicking the Safely Remove Hardwar e icon in the[...]

122 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using an Expr essCar d™ Using an ExpressCard ™ (A vailable on certain models) This section applies if you hav e a ExpressCard ™ slot. The ExpressCard slot supports the use of ExpressCard media. The slot also supports ho t swapping, which allo ws you to replace one ExpressCard with another while the c[...]

123 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot 3 Press the ExpressCard eject butto n once to pop it out slightly , and push it in to remove the ExpressCard. The ExpressCard ejects sl ightly from the slot. 4 Grasp the edges of the ExpressCar d and slide it out of the slot. (Sample Illustration) Removing an Expr essCa [...]

124 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot Inserting memor y media The follo wi ng instructions apply to all types of supported media de vices. 1 T urn the media so that the cont acts (metal areas) are f ace down. 2 Push the media into the ad apter until it locks in place. (Sample Illustration) Inserting memory m[...]

125 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using the i.LINK ® port 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 be destroyed. Wait for the indicator light to go ou t. Using the i.LINK ® port The i.LI[...]

126 Chapter 5 T oshiba Utilities Y our computer includes sev eral utilit ies designed to help you to reconfigure your system to best meet your individual needs. T ogether , these allo w you to ascerta in certain sys tem details, set additional option s, or change defa ult optio ns. These utilities are described in this chapter . ❖ TOSHIB A A ssis[...]

127 T oshiba Utilities T OSHIB A Assist ❖ Fingerprint Authenticati on Utility ❖ Conf igFree™ TOSHIBA Assist The T OSHIB A Assist provides qui ck access to computer functions and allo ws you to customize a range of comput er settings. T o access TOSHIB A Assist, do one of the following: ❖ Double-click th e TO SHIB A Assist shortcut icon on t[...]

128 T oshiba Utilities T OSHIB A Assist Connect The features av ailable in this category are: ❖ Conf igFree™ Connecti vity Doctor ❖ Bluetooth ® Setting s* ❖ Bluetooth ® Local COM Sett ings* * A vailable on certain models (Sample Image) TOSHIB A Assist window – Con nect tab[...]

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

130 T oshiba Utilities T OSHIB A Assist Protect & Fix The features av ailable in this category are: ❖ TOSHIB A PC Diagnostic T ool Utili ty ❖ TOSHIB A H DD Protection Utility (Sample Image) TOSHIB A Assist window – Pr otect & F ix tab[...]

131 T oshiba Utilities T OSHIB A Assist Optimize The features av ailable in this category are: ❖ Mouse Utility ❖ T oshiba Hardware Setup ❖ TOSHIB A Zoomi ng Utility ❖ TOSHIB A B utton Support ❖ CD/D VD Driv e Acoustic Silencer ❖ TOSHIB A Accessibility (Sample Image) TOSHIB A Assist window – Opt imize tab[...]

132 T oshiba Utilities Setting passwor ds Setting passwords Setting a password lets you walk away from your computer , providing additional protection for you r f iles. When you set a password, you must enter the password before you can w ork on your computer again. T oshiba supports se veral types of passwords on your computer: ❖ An instant pass[...]

133 T oshiba Utilities Setting passwor ds Using a super visor password A supervisor password pre vents other users from changing hardware conf iguration o ptions. Setting a super visor password If you choose to set a s uper visor or user password, T oshiba strongly recommends that you save your password in a loca tion where you can later access it [...]

134 T oshiba 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 do wn the system to complete the process. Deleting a super visor password T o de lete a supervisor passwor d: 1 Clic[...]

135 T oshiba Utilities Setting passwor ds T o register a passw ord for the po wer-on password functions: 1 Click Start , All Pr ograms , To s h i b a , Uti lities , and then TOSHIB A Passw ord Utility . The T OSHIB A Password Utility windo w appears. (Sample Image) T OSHIBA P assword Utility window 2 Click Set . 3 Enter your pas swor d, and then en[...]

136 T oshiba Utilities T OSHIB A Security Assist TOSHIBA Security Assist The T OSHIB 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 pro tect your[...]

137 T oshiba Utilities T OSHIB A Security Assist ❖ Log on Settings —Select this category to set up security options that protect in di vidual user accounts. ❖ Passw ord of curr ent 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 in[...]

138 T oshiba Utilities T OSHIB A PC Diagnosti c T ool Utility TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic T ool Utility This utility can help diagnose pro blems with devices in your computer . Refer to the online H elp documentation 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 n[...]

139 T oshiba Utilities T OSHIB A HDD Pr otection Utility TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility The T OSHIB A HDD Protection utili ty 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 d isable hard disk dri ve (HDD) protection, and[...]

140 T oshiba Utilities T OSHIB A SD™ Memo ry Car d F ormat Utility TOSHIBA SD ™ Memo ry Card Forma t Utility This utility is used to format SD ™ cards used with the Bridge Media Adapter slot. T o format an SD memory car d using this utility : 1 Click Start , All Pr ograms , To s h i b a , Uti lities , and then SD Memory Card F o rmat . The T [...]

141 T oshiba Utilities Mouse Utility Mouse Utility The Mouse utility allows you to change your pointing device or mouse settings. T o access the Mouse utility: 1 Click Start , Contr ol Panel , and then Mouse under Hard war e and Sound , or click the Mouse icon in th e Opti mize tab of TOSHIB A A ssist . The Mouse Properties screen appears. (Sample [...]

142 T oshiba Utilities T o s h i b a H a rd w a re S e t u p T oshiba Hardware Setup T oshiba Hardware Setup is the T oshiba configuration management tool av ailable through the W indows ® operating system. T o access it: ❖ Click Start , All Pr ograms , To s h i b a , Uti lities , and then HWSetu p , or click the T oshiba Hardwar e Setup icon in[...]

143 T oshiba Utilities TOSHIB A Zooming Utility ❖ Boot Priority —Allo ws you to change the sequence in which your computer searches the dr i v es for the operating system Y ou can also manually choose the Boot Priority by pressing the po wer button, then quickly pressing the F1 2 ke y , or the right or left arrow keys. Select the boot device ic[...]

144 T oshiba Utilities T OSHIB A Zooming Utility T o access the TOSHIB A Zooming Utility: 1 Click Start , All Pr ograms , To s h i b a , Uti lities , and then TOSHIB A Zooming Utility . The T OSHIB A Zooming Uti lity Properties screen appears. ( S a mp l e I m a ge ) T OS H I BA Z o o mi n g Utility Pr operties scr een 2 Select the desired option(s[...]

145 T oshiba Utilities T OSHIB A Button Support TOSHIBA Button Support TOSHIB A Button Su pport allo ws you to customize the I n t er n e t button. Th i s bu t t o n i s l o c a te d to the left of the k eyboard. T o access TOSHIB A Button Support: 1 Click the T OSHIB A Button Support icon in the Optimize tab of TOSHIB A Assist . The T OSHIB A Butt[...]

146 T oshiba 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 mu sic CDs more enjoyable. When you change the optical drive to “Quiet” mode, the setting is only valid for the current Windows [...]

147 T oshiba Utilities T OSHIB A Accessibility TOSHIBA Accessibility The T OSHIB A Accessibility utility allo ws you to use the Fn key to create a hot ke y combination with one of the function keys without pressing the two ke ys simultaneously as is usually required. Using Accessibility l ets you make the Fn key a s ticky key , meaning you can pres[...]

148 T oshiba Utilities F ing erprint A uthentication Utility Fingerprint utility limitations T oshiba does not guarantee that th e f ingerprint ut ility technology will be completely secure or error-free. T oshiba do es not guarantee that the fingerprint u tility will accurately sc reen out unauthorized users at all times. T oshiba is not liable fo[...]

149 T oshiba Utilities F ing erprint A uthentication Utility If you do not use a Windows ® password, you will be prompted to define a new (non-empty) one. This is not ne cessary , but a password improves the security of your software. If your system supports power -on security , a Po wer-on b utton is also displayed abo ve each enrolled f i ngerpr[...]

150 T oshiba Utilities F ing erprint A uthentication Utility The Fast User Switching feature of the W indo ws ® operati ng system is also supported. If us er A is logged on and the fingerprint utilit y verif ies t he f ingerprint of user B (who is already enrolled), the utility recognizes the fingerprint and switch es the users. If your system sup[...]

151 T oshiba Utilities F ing erprint A uthentication Utility T o enable po wer-on security single logon: 1 Open the Contr ol Cent er and go to Settings - Syst em Settings . 2 Check the Allow po wer -on security single sign-on check box. (Logon support must be enabled for this option to be accessible.) Fingerprint Management Fingerprints are stored [...]

152 T oshiba Utilities F ing erprint A uthentication Utility Fingerprints ❖ Enroll or edit current user’ s fingerprint templates—Runs the f ingerprin t enrollment wizard. Y ou can enroll, edit, or delete f ingerprints for the current user and, if power -on securi ty is implemented, control whether they are stored in the f ingerprint de vice m[...]

153 T oshiba Utilities F ing erprint A uthentication Utility Elevate Administrative Privileges for User ❖ Ele v ate administrati ve pri vileg es for user .—By default, the operating system assumes you are a user and not an administrato r , and renders most of the system settings in the Control Center gray and una vai lable. T o access these sys[...]

154 T oshiba Utilities F ing erprint A uthentication Utility Registering a new W eb page or dialog Y ou are logged on to the computer and want to register a ne w W eb page. T o create a new re gistration: 1 Display a W eb page you want to register . 2 Fill in the data you want to re play the next time you acces s this W eb page. 3 Use the reader to[...]

155 T oshiba Utilities F ing erprint A uthentication Utility ❖ If the page has multiple registered forms, but there is no acti ve form, all existing registered forms f or the page are displayed. Y ou then select the one to be replayed. Replaying a registered dialog Y ou are logged on to the computer and want to replay a re gistered dialog. T o re[...]

156 T oshiba Utilities F ing erprint A uthentication Utility 3 Select Registrations . 4 Select a re gistration. 5 Click Delet e . How to Delete the Fingerprint Data Fingerprint data is stored in the non- v olatile mem ory . If the computer changes ownership, T o shiba recomm ends the follo wing procedure: 1 Click Start , All Pr ograms , Pr otector [...]

157 T oshiba Utilities F ing erprint A uthentication Utility Observe the following before you swipe your f inger on the reader , whether for fingerprint enrollment/ re gistration or recognitio n. ❖ W ash and dry your hands thoroughly . ❖ Remov e static electricity from your fingers b y to uching an y metal surface. Static electricity is a commo[...]

158 T oshiba Utilities Conf igF r ee™ Fingerprint reader limitations ❖ The finge rprint reader compar es and analyzes the unique characteristics in a f ingerprint. Howe ver , there may be instances where certain users are unable to re gister their f ingerprin ts due to insuff ici ent unique characteristics in their f ingerpr ints. ❖ A warning[...]

159 T oshiba Utilities Conf igF ree ™ Getting Started This section contains informa t ion about the Co nf ig Free main screen, and ho w to start and set up ConfigFree. For more detailed info rmation on setting up and using ConfigFree, see the Help File included in the ap plication. Starting ConfigFree T o start ConfigFree, be sure the computer ha[...]

160 T oshiba Utilities Conf igF r ee™ ❖ Status of W ireless Con nection switch (Sample Image) Connect ivity Doctor scr een Profile Settings The Prof ile Settings utility lets you sav e network settings in “prof iles. ” ConfigFree prof iles are useful for easily switching network settings and devices.Y ou can sw itch network settings simply [...]

161 T oshiba Utilities Conf igF ree ™ T o create a profile: 1 Click the icon in the Notif ication Area. 2 Mov e th e pointer to Pr of i le . 3 Click Open Settin gs . The Conf igFree Profile Settings windo w appears. (Sample Image) ConfigF r ee Pr ofile Settings windo w 4 Click Add to start the Create Profile W izard.[...]

162 Chapter 6 If Somet hing G oes W r o ng Some problems you may encounter wh en using your computer are relativ ely easy to iden tify and solve. Others may requ ire help from your network administrator or the manufacturer of the software program. This chapter aims to help you solve man y problems by yourself. It cov ers the problems you are most l[...]

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

164 If Something Go es Wrong Pr oblems when you turn on the computer If you are using an A C adaptor , veri fy that the computer is recei ving po wer from the external po wer source by looking at the A C power light. If the indicator is glo w ing, th e computer is conn ected to a li ve external po wer source. The computer starts b ut when y ou pr e[...]

165 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 long pe riods of ti me. T o charge the battery , lea ve the computer plugged into a li ve wall outlet for sev eral hours. For more information see “Charging batteries” [...]

166 If Something Go es Wrong The W indows ® operating system is not working 5 V erify that the A C adaptor is th e correct unit for your comput er model. The computer m ay not be able 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 correctl[...]

167 If Something Goes Wrong The W i ndows ® operating system is not working ❖ Safe Mod e with Comm and Prompt ❖ Enable Boot Logging ❖ Enable low-resolution video (640x480) ❖ Last Kno wn Good Conf iguratio n (adv anced) ❖ Directory Services Restore Mode ❖ Deb ugging Mo de ❖ Disable automatic restar t on system failure ❖ Disable Dri [...]

168 If Something Go es Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict The Windows ® operating system can help you If the operating system has started properly b ut you still hav e a problem using y our computer , the online Help can assist you in troubleshooting the p roblem. T o access the W indows ® operating system Help and Support: 1 Click Start , then[...]

169 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict The device most recently connected to the system is the one most likely to be causing a conflict. Resolving conflicts There are se veral things you can do to resolve hardware conflicts: ❖ Get the most recent dri vers from the manuf acturer . ❖ Disable the device. Fo r an older de vice,[...]

170 If Something Go es Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict ❖ The Resources tab, whic h lists resources assigned to the monitor , optional external optical driv e, optional external diskette dri ve, and other power -using functi ons. This tab does not appear if the de vice is not using resources. ❖ The Driv er tab, which displays the driv ers b[...]

171 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict TECHNICAL NOTE: Y ou must have at least one memor y module installed for the computer to work. Power and the batteries Y our computer recei ve s its po wer through the A C adaptor and po wer cord/cable or from th e system batteries (battery , optional secondary battery , and real-time cloc[...]

172 If Something Go es Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict The battery appears not to po wer the computer f or as long as it usually does. If you frequently repeat shallo w charge and discha rge, the battery meter may beco me inaccurate. Let the battery discha r ge completely , then try charging it again. Check the po wer options vi a your Po wer [...]

173 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict Nothing happen s when y ou press the k eys on the exter nal keyb oard. Y ou may ha ve 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 lo wer-right part of the St[...]

174 If Something Go es Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict The scr een does not look right. Y ou can change the display settings by clicking a blank area of the desktop with the secondary control b utton , then clicking P ersonalize . This opens the Personalization wi ndo w . Click W indows Color and A ppearance to choose the colors for the screen[...]

175 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 do ts may appear on your screen displ ay when you turn on your computer . Y our display contains an extremely large number of thin-f ilm transistors (TFT) and is manufactured using high- precisio[...]

176 If Something Go es Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 6 Y ou can choose one or both options: ❖ Automatically fi x f ile system er rors ❖ 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 com puter for a long time, your f[...]

177 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 v e is an external dri ve, mak e sure that the driv e’ s cable is properly connected to the computer . Make sure the tray that holds the CD or D VD is closed properly . Press gently until it clicks into pl[...]

178 If Something Go es Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict The disc will not come out of the dri ve when y ou click the eject bu tton on the screen. Press the b u tton on the optical dri ve itself. F or additi onal information see “Y ou press the disc eject b utton, b ut the dri ve tray does not slide out. ” on page 177 . Sound system problems[...]

179 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict PC Card/ExpressCard TM checklist ❖ Make sure the card is insert ed properly into th e slot. ❖ Make sure all cables are securely connected. ❖ Occasionally a defecti ve PC Card or Express Card TM slips through quality cont rol. If another compu ter with a PC Card or Express Card slot i[...]

180 If Something Go es Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 3 Select the item you wish to remove and click OK . 4 Remov e the de vice 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 [...]

181 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict T ry printi ng another file. F or exam ple, you could create and attempt to print a short test f ile using Notepad. If a Notepad file prints correctly , the problem may be in your original f ile. If you cannot resolve the problem, contact the printer’ s manufacturer . The printer will no[...]

182 If Something Go es 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 as sume a basic understanding of networks, and may be for more advanced users. If you ne ed assistance or if yo[...]

183 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict 4 V erify that the DHCP Enabl ed setting is set to Ye s . 5 Click Close . ❖ Use IPCONFIG to verify that the computer has a useful IP address—one other than the pri v ate address of 169.254.xxx.x xx assigned by W indo ws ® . 1 Click Start to open the Start menu. 2 T ype Cmd in the sear[...]

184 If Something Go es Wrong D VD operating pr oblems Special considerations for the Windows ® operating system W ire d Equiv alent Priv acy (WEP) encryption is not enabled on the wire less access point. When you install a wireless access point de vice, the W indows ® operating system checks whether WE P encryption is enabled on the de vice. If i[...]

185 If Something Goes Wrong D VD operating pr oblems 3 Clean the disc and try again. A dirty dri ve can also cause audio problems. If you have tried se veral discs an d all fail, consider sending your dri ve to an authorized service provid er to get it cleaned. 4 V erify that your computer recognizes your op tical dri ve b y clicking Start , and th[...]

186 If Something Go es Wrong Develop good computing habits Develop good computing habits Sa ve y our work fr equently . Y ou can ne ver predict when your co mputer wil l lock, fo rcing you to close a program and lose unsav ed changes. Many software programs build in an automatic backup, but you should not rely solely on this feature. Save your work[...]

187 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits Data and system configuration backup in the Windows ® operating system The W indo ws ® operating system offers some easy-to-use features for backing up your Windo ws ® settings and yo ur data—documents and other important files. T ake advantage of these features to protect yourself from[...]

188 If Something Go es Wrong Develop good computing habits Then, at a later time, you can re-establish your W indo ws ® conf iguration using the sa ved Restore Point. T o do this: 1 Click Start , All Pr ograms , Accessories , System T ools , and then System Restore . 2 Click Next . 3 A list of pre viously created Restore Points displays, showing t[...]

189 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits Follo w these steps to back up your computer or f iles to CDs, D VDs, or a hard driv e: Y ou can not back up th e computer while running on battery power . Connect the AC adaptor before continuing. 1 Prepare your backup tar get by c onnecting i t and/or inserting a blank CD or D VD in th e d[...]

190 If Something Go es Wrong If you need further assistance ❖ Hav e your factory Restore/Reconfiguration CD(s) on hand in case you need any f iles from them (a v ailable on certain models). ❖ Do not guess— follo w directio ns carefully! It is often necessary to run an installation utility first—before connecting a ne w hardware item to the [...]

191 If Something Goes Wrong If you need further assistance T ry th e follo win g before you contact T oshiba: ❖ Re vie w the troublesho oting information in your operating system documentation. ❖ If the problem occurs while you are running a program, consult the program’ s documentation fo r troubleshooting suggestions. Contact the software c[...]

192 If Something Go es Wrong Other T oshiba Internet W eb sites For technical support, call the T oshiba Glo bal Support Centre: W ithin the United Stat es at (800) 457-7777 Outside the United Stat es at (949) 859-4273 Other T oshiba Internet W eb sites T oshiba’ s worldwide offices toshiba.com W orldwide T oshiba corporate site computers.tos hib[...]

193 If Something Goes Wrong T oshiba’ s worldwide of fices For more information on additio nal T oshiba worldwid e locations, please visit: www .tosh iba.co. jp/ind e x.htm . Latin America and Caribbean T oshiba America Information Systems 9740 Irvine Blvd. Irvine, California 92618 USA 800-457-7777 (within the US) 949-859-4273 (outside of the US [...]

194 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Appendix A Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot ke ys and TOSH IB A Cards provide a quick way to modi fy selected system functions and to launch applications. There are two types of T OSHIBA Cards: Hot K ey Cards and Application Cards. Hot Key Cards The Hot K ey Cards are used to modify the following system functions: ❖ Mute ❖ P[...]

195 Hot Ke ys/TOSHI BA Car ds Hot K e y Car ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using the Hot Key Cards The Hot K ey Cards are normally hidden from vie w . Th e Cards appear only when the pointing device is mo ved to the top center edge of the screen. In addition, a Hot Ke y Card can be disp layed b y pressing the associated hot ke y . Hot keys are keys that,[...]

196 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Application Car ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Application Cards The Application Cards are used to launch these applications: TOSHIB A Assist Fo r more information, refer to “T OSHIB A Assist” on page 127 . TOSHIB A HDD Protection Fo r more information, refer to “TOSHIB A H DD Protection U tility” on page 1 39 PC Diagno[...]

197 Hot Ke ys/TOSHI BA Car ds 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 Application Card s: 1 Mov e the cursor to the top center edge of the screen. The TOSHIB A Cards display at the top of the screen. (Sample Image) T OSHIBA Car d display [...]

198 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 The Card Case displays t wo ro ws of Cards. Cards that appear solid (not transparent) in the top ro w are enabled and can be selected when the Application Cards are displayed. The bottom row contains all of the disabled cards. (Sample Image) Enabling and D isabling Application Ca[...]

199 Hot Ke ys/TOSHI BA Car ds Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 V olume Mute or Fn + This T OSHIBA Card or hot key enables/disables volume mute on your comput er . When volume mute is enabl ed, no sound will com e from the speakers or headphones. Selecting this Card or pressin g the hot ke y display s the following options: (Sample Image) V [...]

200 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Password security The Fn + F1 hot ke y function activ ates instant security . The user logon screen will appear and a us er with a v alid account will need to log back on to gain access to the computer . or Fn + This T OSHIBA Card or hot key blanks the display . Selecting this Card[...]

201 Hot Ke ys/TOSHI BA Car ds Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Power plan or Fn + This T OSHIB 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 Po wer Options window . Selecting this Card or pressin g t[...]

202 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sleep mode or Fn + This T OSHIB A Card or hot ke y places the computer into Sleep mode. For more information about Sleep mode, please see “Using and configuring Sleep mod e” on page 68 . Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displays the following options: (Sample Imag e)[...]

203 Hot Ke ys/TOSHI BA Car ds Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Hibernation mode or Fn + This T OSHIB A Card or hot ke y places the computer into Hibernati on mode. If Hibernation mode is disabled, thi s hot k ey will not respond. For more information on Hibernation mode, see “Using and configuring Hibern ation mode” on page 66 . Selecti[...]

204 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Display modes or Fn + This T OSHIBA Card or hot key c ycles thro ugh the po wer- o n di s p la y o p ti o n s (only the first option is av ailabl e when you do not ha ve an external monitor attached) (the last option is av ailable only i f you are in Extend ed Display Mode). The di[...]

205 Hot Ke ys/TOSHI BA Car ds Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Display brightness This T OSHIB A Card decreases or increases the screen brightness. Fn + This hot ke y decreases the screen brightness. Fn + This hot key increases the screen brightness. Selecting this Card or pressing either hot key displays the following options: (Sample Imag[...]

206 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Disabling or enabling wireless devices or Fn + This T OSHIBA Card or hot key enables/disables the 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 the [...]

207 Hot Ke ys/TOSHI BA Car ds Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Disabling or enabling the T ouchPad or Fn + This T OSHIBA Card or hot key enables/disables the T ouchPad. For more information on using the T ouchPad, see “Disabling or enabling the T ouchPad™” on page 56 . Selecting this Card or pressin g the hot ke y display s the follow[...]

208 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Changing screen resolution or Fn + [ Space bar ] This T OSHIBA Card or hot ke y switches screen reso lution. Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displays the following options: (Sample Image) Scr een r esolution o ptions Cycle through the screen resolu tions, then select th[...]

209 Hot Ke ys/TOSHI BA Car ds Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Keyboard hot key functions Fn + This hot key turns the curs or control ov erlay on and of f. Fn + This hot key turns the numeric ov er lay on and of f. Fn + This hot key turns the scroll lock feature on and off. Fn + This hot k ey t urns the Z oo mi n g uti lity to zoom-out . Fn[...]

210 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Appendix B P o wer Cord/Cable C o nnector s Y our notebook computer features a univ ersal power supply you can use worldwide. This appendix sho w s the shapes of the typical A C po wer cord/cable connectors fo r v arious parts of the world. USA and Canada UL ap prove d CS A a ppr oved United Kingdom BS ap prove d Australia[...]

211 Glossar y TECHNICAL NOTE: Some features defined in this glossary may not be available on your computer . Acronyms The follo wi ng acron yms 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 [...]

212 Glossar y DOS disk operating system DPI dots per inch DSTN dual supertwist nematic DV D digital versatile (or video) disc DV D - R O M digital versatile (or video) disc read -only memory ECP enhanced cap abilities po rt EPR OM erasable programmable read-only memory FAT f il e allocation table FCC Federal Communi cations Commission GB gigabyte H[...]

Glossary 213 SDRAM synchronous dynamic ran dom access memory SRAM static random access memory SV GA super video graphics adapter TFT thin film transistor USB uni versal s erial b us URL uniform resource locator WA N wide area netw ork www W orld W ide W eb Te r m s The follo wing terms may appear in this user’ s guide. A activ e-matrix display ?[...]

214 Glossar y 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 the same as bits per second). See also bits per second . BIOS (basic inpu t/output system ) — Basic instructions, stored in read- only memory (R OM ), [...]

Glossary 215 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 ke yboard 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 comp[...]

216 Glossar y device — A component attached to the computer . De vices may be external (outside the computer’ s case) or internal (inside the computer’ s case). Printers, disk dr i ves, and modems are e xamples of de vices. device dri ver — A program (called a “dri ve r”) that permits a computer to communicate with a de vice. dialog box[...]

Glossary 217 double-density diskette — A 3.5-inch diskette that can hold up to 720 KB of information (half the capac ity of a h igh-density diskette). See also diskette, high-density diskette. download — (1) In communications, to recei ve a fi le from another computer through a modem or network. (2) T o send font data from the computer to a pri[...]

218 Glossar y f ile extension — The three characters foll o wing the period (pronounced “dot”) at the end of a f ile name. The e xtension indicates the type of f ile. Examples are .e xe for program f iles and .hlp for help f iles. See also file name . fo l de r — Also called directory . A contai ner for or ganizing f iles sav ed to a disk. [...]

Glossary 219 hot key — (1) A featu re in which certain ke ys in combination with the Fn ke y can set system options or control system parameters, such as the batt ery sa ve mode. ( 2) A k ey or combina tion of ke ys that acti v ates a memory resident program. hot swapping — The ability to add or remov e devices from a computer while the compute[...]

220 Glossar y local area network — See LAN. logical drive — A secti on of a di sk that is recognized by the operating system as a separate disk dri ve. A system’ s logical driv es may differ from its physical dri ves. For e xam ple, a single hard disk dri ve may be partitioned into two or more logical d ri ves. M memory — T ypically refers [...]

Glossary 221 non-system disk — A disk for storing programs and data that cannot be used to start the computer . Compare system disk . O online — A v ailable through the computer . Online m ay refer to information being read from your own computer’ s hard disk, such as online documentation or onli ne Help, or to information coming from another[...]

222 Glossar y port — A socket on the computer where you plug in a cable for connection to a netw ork or a peripheral de vice. proces sor — See central pr ocessing unit (CPU) . program — A set of instructions that can be ex ecuted by a computer . The general classes of programs (also called software) are operating system, applicati on, and uti[...]

Glossary 223 S select — T o hig hlight or otherwise specify te xt, data, or graphics with the intent to perform some operatio n on it. serial — Processes that occur one at a time. In communicati ons, it means the transmission of one bit at a time sequentia lly o ver a single channel. On your computer , the seri al port pro vides a serial interf[...]

224 Glossar y W We b — See W orld W ide W eb . Wi -F i ® — A registered tra demark term of the W i-Fi Alliance that stands for W ireless Fid elity , and is anot her term for the communication protocol to permit an Ethern et connection using wireless communication components. W orld Wide W e b (www) — The worldwide network of W eb sites linke[...]

225 Index A A C adaptor 42 AC p o w e r connecting adaptor 43 accessories memory 47 adding memory 47 Alt ke y s 76 Application Cards 196 audio fil e s 118 audio features 118 B backing up files 74 battery changing 101 char ge indi cator light 44 , 95 char ge not lasting 17 2 char ging 42 , 44 conserving power 98 disposal 106 lo w charge 97 monitori [...]

226 Index set up 111 compact disc positioning 86 compact discs handling 86 inserting 85 removing 89 compact disk dri ve using 83 computer caring for 71 cleaning 71 moving 71 non-system disk or disk error message 165 not accessing disk driv es 164 running on battery power 91 setting up 40 , 48 warning resume failure m essage 164 computer lock 72 com[...]

227 Index inserting 122 removing 122 ex te rn al monitor not working 174 mouse 58 external diskette driv e connecting 60 external display , adjusting 58 F F A T (File Allocation T able) 175 f ile extensions 82 f ile, backing up 74 fil e s backing up 83 printing 82 restoring 83 sa ving 80 f ingerpr int authentication 147 enrollment 148 Fn keys 76 fu[...]

228 Index ov erlay keys 77 special W indows® k eys 76 troubleshooting 172 using 75 ke yboard, external 58 ke yboard, full-si ze 75 L lock computer , using 72 M main battery removing 101 memory adding 47 problem solving 17 0 removing expansion slot cov er 49 memory module inserting 50 installation 47 removing 54 microphone 118 modem connecting to t[...]

229 Index problem solving 171 turning on 46 po wer button 46 po wer plan hot key 100 po wer plans 99 po wer source 42 connecting 43 po wering do wn using Hibernation 66 using Sh ut Do wn 64 using Sleep 68 precautions 38 primary button 56 printer connecting 59 problem solving 180 , 181 printing a file 82 problem solving AC p o w e r 171 accessing di[...]

230 Index running the computer on batt ery po wer 91 S safety computer 107 disposing of batteries 106 icons 35 precautions 38 sa ving files 80 screen blank 173 does not look no rmal/flickers 174 secondary button 56 set up communications 111 setting up adding memory 47 computer 40 , 48 setting up a connection 114 Sleep mode 63 hot key 202 starting a[...]

231 Index Help and Support 168 problem solving 166 W indows® operating system desktop 108 W indows® Start menu 78 wireless net worki ng 115 W izards Dial-Up Net wor king W izard 113 W orld W ide W eb 116 www 116[...]