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2 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical kno wn to the State o f California to ca use birth defe cts or other reproductive harm.
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 ap.
4 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 This device complies with P art 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following tw o conditions: ❖ This device may not cause harmful interference. ❖ This device must accept an y interferen ce receiv ed, including interference that may cause undesired operatio n.
5 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 decimal point (e.g., 03 is a REN of 0. 3). For earlier products, the REN is separately shown on the label. Connection to party line service is subject to state tarif fs. Contact the state public utility commission, public se rvice co mmission or corpor ation commission for information.
6 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 provided may not be a 900 number or any other number for which charges exceed local or long-distan ce transmission char ges.) In order to program this information into your fax transmission, refer to the fax software instructions installed on this computer .
7 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 NO TICE: The Ringer Equi v alence Number (REN) assigned to each terminal device pro vides an indication of the maximum number of terminals allowed to be connected to a telephone interface.
8 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Wireless LAN and Y our Health W ireless LAN products, like other radio de vices, emit radio frequency electromagnetic energy . The level of ener gy emitted by W ireless LAN devices howe ver is far much less than the elect romagnetic energy emitted by wireless devices lik e for example mobile phones.
9 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 documentation that comes with the pr oduct. This de vice complies with the following radio frequency and safety standards. Canada – Indust ry Canada (IC) This device complies with RS S 210 of Ind ustry Canada.
10 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 EU Declaration of Conformity TOSHIB A declares, that the product: PLU10* conforms to the following Standards: This product is carrying the CE-Mark in accordance w ith the related European Directiv es. Responsible for CE-Marki ng is TOSHIB A Europe, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany .
11 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Ta i w a n The legal communications mentioned in the abov e item refer to radio communications operated in accordan ce with telecommunication laws and regulations.
12 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 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 equipment is less than 40m.
13 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The following restrictions apply: ❖ Do not disassemble or modify the device. ❖ Do not install the embedded wire less module into other device.
14 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 v ate usage outside buildings acr oss public grounds over less than 300m no special registration with IBPT/BIPT is required.
15 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: allowed ×: forbidden ❖ T o remain in conformance with E uro pean spectrum usage laws for W ireless LAN operation, the above 2.
16 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ This device must not be operated in ad-hoc mode using channels in the 5 GHz bands i n the European Community . Ad-hoc mode provides a direct communication between two client devi ces without a W ireless LAN Access Point.
17 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 radio standard by the countries/re gions in the following table.
18 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 radio standard by the countries/re gions in the following table. Do not use this equipment except in th e countries/regions in the follow ing table.
19 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Logo certification with Bluetooth wireless technology as defined by The Bluetooth Special Interest Group. Bluetooth wireless technology is a new in novative technology , a.
20 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 community and result from deliberations of panels and committees of scientists who continually revie w and interpre t the extensiv e research literature.
21 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Canada — Industry Canada (IC) This device complies with RS S 210 of Ind ustry Canada. Ta i w a n The legal communications mentioned in the abov e item refer to radio communications operated in accordan ce with telecommunication laws and regulations.
22 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2. Indication The indication shown belo w appears on this equipment. 1 2.4: This equipment uses a frequency of 2.4 GHz. 2 FH: This equipment uses FH-SS modulation. 3 The interference range of this equipment is less than 10m. 4 This equipment uses a frequenc y bandwidth from 2,400 MHz to 2,483.
23 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 DVD-ROM, Multi-function Drive Safety Instructions The DVD-ROM and multi-function drives employ a laser system. T o ensure proper use of this produc t, please read this instru ction manual carefully and retain for future reference.
24 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Copyright This guide is copyrighted by T oshiba Amer ica Information Systems, Inc. with all rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this guide canno t be reproduced in any form without the prior written permission of T oshiba.
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 and W indo ws are registered tr ademarks of Microsoft Corpo ration in the United States and/or other countries.
26 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Contents Introduction ................................................................................ 35 This guide ...............................................................37 Safety icons .............................
27 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Using the computer for the first time ......................51 Opening the display panel .................................51 Your computer’s features and specifications ....52 Turning on the power .................
28 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Caring for your computer ........................................83 Cleaning the computer ......................................83 Moving the computer ........................................ 83 Using a computer lock .
29 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Removing a disc with the computer off ..........106 Caring for CD or DVD Discs ............................106 Toshiba’s online resources ...................................107 Chapter 3: Mobile Computin g ........
30 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Chapter 4: Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features ................... 128 Exploring the desktop ........................................... 128 Finding your way around the desktop .............129 Setting up for co mmunications .
31 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Chapter 5: T oshiba Utilities ...................... ..................... ........... 150 TOSHIBA Assist .................................................... 151 Connect .............................................
32 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Fingerprint utility limitations ...........................176 Fingerprint Enrollment .................................... 176 Fingerprint Logon ...........................................178 Power-on Security ......
33 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Wireless networking problems .......................216 DVD operating problems .......................................219 Develop good computing habits ...........................222 Data and system configuration backup in Windows XP .
34 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors.......................... 243 Appendix C: Using ConfigFree ™ with your T oshiba Computer ............................................................. 244 Getting Started ...
35 I n t roduct ion W elcome to the world of po werful, portable, multimedia computing. W ith your T oshiba notebook computer , your work and entertainment can accompany you where ver you go. This product is compatible with European Union Directive 2002/05/EC.
36 Introduction 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Certain Micros oft ® software product(s) included wi th this computer may use technological measures for copy protection. IN SUCH EVENT , YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO USE THE PRODUCT IF YOU DO NOT FULL Y COMPL Y WITH THE PRODUCT ACTIV A TION PROCE DURES.
37 Introductio n This guide 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 This guide This guide introduces the computer’ s features. Y ou can: ❖ Read the entire guide from beginning to end. ❖ Skim through and stop when a topic interests you. ❖ Use the table of contents and the index to f ind specific information.
38 Introduction Other documentation 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Provides importa nt information. Other icons used Additional icons highlight ot her helpful or educational information: TECHNICAL NOTE: This icon indi cates technical information about the computer .
39 Introductio n Service options 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Ser vice options T oshiba offers a full line of optional service programs to complement its limited warranty . T oshiba's standard limited warranty , extended warranty , and service upgrade terms and conditions are av ailable at www .
40 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Chapter 1 Getting Started This chapter provides tips for w orking comfortably , summarizes ho w to connect components, and explains what to do the f irst time you use your notebook computer . Selecting a place to work Y our computer is portable and designed to be used in a v ariety of circumstances and locations.
41 Getting Started Selecting a place to work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o keep your computer in prime operating condition, protect your work area from: ❖ Dust, moisture, and direct sunlight.
42 Getting Started Selecting a place to work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Never allow any liquids to spill into any part of your com puter , and never expose the computer to rain, wate r , seawater or moisture. Exposure to liquid or moisture can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in damage or serious injury .
43 Getting Started Selecting a place to work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Some PC Cards can become hot with prolonge d use. Overheating of a PC Card can resu lt in errors or instability in its operation. Before you remove a PC Card, always wait for it to cool.
44 Getting Started Setting up your computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Important information on your computer’ s cooling fan Y our computer may ha ve a CPU cooling fan that cools the CPU by dra wing outside air in to the computer . The cooling fan may be located on the bottom of the computer .
45 Getting Started Setting up your computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o register your compu ter online or to sign up for an Internet account, you must either establish a Local Area Network (LAN) connection, or connect the b uilt-in modem to a telephone line (see “Connecting the mode m to a telephone line” on page 133 ).
46 Getting Started Re gistering your computer with T oshiba 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 If an Internet connection could not be found, a window will display the message: “ An Internet co nnection could not be chosen.
47 Getting Started Connecting to a po wer sour ce 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Connecting to a power source Y our computer requires po wer to operate. Use the po wer cord/ cable and A C adapter to connect th e co mputer to a liv e electrical outlet, or to charge the computer’ s battery .
48 Getting Started Connecting to a power so ur ce 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o connect A C po wer to the computer: 1 Connect the po wer cord/cab le to the A C adapter .
49 Getting Started Connecting to a po wer sour ce 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The A C power light on the indicator panel glo ws blue. Never tamper with the cord/cable or plug; never splice or alter a cord/c.
50 Getting Started Char ging the main battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 If the AC power light f las hes amber during charging, either the ma in batter y is malfuncti oning, or it is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply . Disconnect th e AC power cord/cab le and remove the main battery pack.
51 Getting Started Using the computer for the f irst time 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Batter y life and charge time may vary 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 be gin using it.
52 Getting Started Using the computer for the fir st time 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 the brightness of the screen will deteriorate. This is also an intrinsic characteristic of th e screen technology .
53 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample turning on the power The preinstalled operating system will load automatically . When you turn on the computer for the first time, do not turn off the power again until the operating sy stem has loaded completely .
54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Before adding extern al devices or memory , T os hiba recommends setting up your software. See “Se tting up your software” on page 45 . Installing a memory module Additional memory m odules can be insta lled in the memory module slots on the base of the computer .
55 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 If the computer is on, begin at step 1 ; otherwise, skip to step 3 . 1 Click Start , Tu r n o f f (or Shut down - depending on the system). The T urn off computer windo w appears. 2 Click Tu r n O f f .
56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample unscr e wing the memory module slot cover 7 Remov e the memory slot cov er . 8 Place the scre w and the cov er in a safe place so that you can retriev e them later . Static electricity can damage the memor y module.
57 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The socket contains two slots. Y ou can insert the mod ule into any available slot. 11 Hold the memory module b y its edges so that the gold connector bar faces the slot at a slight angle to the socket.
58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 13 Gently press do wn on the memory module connector until the clips snap into place. Sample inserting the memory module into the slot Do not force the memory module into position. The memory module should be completely inserted into the socket and le vel when secured in place.
59 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 16 T urn the computer right side up. 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer . TECHNICAL NOTE: Y ou must ha ve at least one memor y module installed for th e comput er to work.
60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The following message appears when you tu rn on the power: Warning: Resume Failure Press Any Key T o Continue If the computer hangs up when you turn it on, perform the following: Press the power button an d hold it down fo r at least ten seconds, then turn the power on ag ain.
61 Getting Started Using the T ouchP ad™ 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 8 Restart the computer . TECHNICAL NOTE: Y ou must ha ve at least one memor y module installed for th e comput er to work. Checking total memor y When you ad d or remo ve a memory m od ul e , you can check that the computer has recognized the change.
62 Getting Started Using the T ouchP ad™ 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Because the T ouchPad is much smaller th an the display screen, moving your cursor across the screen often mea ns having to move your finger several times across the T ouchPad in the pref erred dir ection.
63 Getting Started Using the T ouchP ad™ 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The Control P anel windo w appears. 2 Click Printers and Other Hard war e . 3 Click the Mouse icon. 4 Click the T ouchP AD ON/OFF tab . The T ouchP AD ON/OFF tab vie w windo w appears. Sample T ouchP AD ON/OFF scr een 5 Select Disable or Enable , whichev er is appropriate.
64 Getting Started Using the Dual Mode P ad 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using the Dual Mode Pad ( A vailable on certain models ) The Dual Mode P ad (av a ilab le on certain models), the small square cutout located in front of the ke yboard, is sensiti v e to touch.
65 Getting Started Using the Dual Mode P ad 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Scrolling with the Dual Mode Pad There are two acti ve re gions on the Dual Mode Pad that allo w you to scroll as you would with an y wheel de vice on a mouse or trackball. T o scroll v ertically , run your f inger up or do wn along the right edge of the Dual Mode P ad.
66 Getting Started Using the Dual Mode P ad 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Maximize the current application ❖ Run a program of your choice T ap zones can be enabled or changed in the Mouse Pro perties dialog box. Using the Virtual Buttons The Dual Mode P ad has six virtual buttons an d a v olume control bar .
67 Getting Started Using the Dual Mode P ad 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2 T ap the virtual b utton assign ed to the application you wish to launch, or slide your finger on the v olume control bar to adjust the v o lume to the desired le vel. 3 When the operation is comp lete, the Dual Mode P ad automatically disables the virtual b uttons.
68 Getting Started Using external display de vices 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The Fn + F9 shortcut c an be used to disable or enable the Dual Mode Pad (s ee “Disabling or enabling the T o uchPad or Dual Mode Pad” on pag e 241 ).
69 Getting Started Using external display de vices 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer Once you ha ve co nnected an e xternal display de vice, you can choose to use the internal disp lay only , the external de vice only , or both simultaneously .
70 Getting Started Using an e xternal k e yboar d 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Adjusting the quality of the external display T o obtain the best picture quality from your tele vision (or other video display d e vice), you may need to adjust the video settings.
71 Getting Started Connecting a local printer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Connecting a local printer Y our printer do cumentation may require you to install the printer software before physica lly connecting the printer to your computer .
72 Getting Started Connecting a local printer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 1 Connect the printer cable to the printer and then connect the other end to one of the computer’ s USB ports. 2 Plug the printer’ s power cable into a li ve A C outlet. Setting up a printer Some printers require a specific installati on process.
73 Getting Started Connecting an optional external disk ette drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Connecting an optional ex ternal diskette drive Some operations, such as creating a password service diskette, requi re a diskette dri ve designed for use with 3.
74 Getting Started T urning of f the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T urning off the computer Pressing the power button before shutting down the Windows ® operating system cou ld cause you to lose your work. Make sure the sy stem indicator panel’ s d isk light and the drive-in-use light are off.
75 Getting Started T urning off the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ If you hav e work in progress and are not connected to a network, u se the W indo ws ® Standby or Hibernate commands to sav e your system settings so that, when you turn on the computer again, you will automatically return to where you left of f.
76 Getting Started T urning of f the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 For info rmation on placing yo ur computer into, and confi guring your computer fo r , Hibernation mode see “Using and configuring Hibernation mode” o n page 79 . Standby mode The Standby command places the computer into a po wer - sav ing mode.
77 Getting Started T urning off the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using the T urn Off Computer or Shut Down commands Depending on the operating system installed, use the follo wing steps to turn of f your comp uter .
78 Getting Started T urning of f the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T urning off the computer more quickly Y ou can also turn off th e computer b y pressing the po wer bu tton. T o use this method, you f irs t need to activ ate it using T oshiba’ s Power Sa ver utility .
79 Getting Started T urning off the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 5 Click A pply . 6 Click OK . For more information about the Power Saver utility , see “TOSHIBA Power Saver” on page 165 . Once the computer is conf igured, you can turn it of f by either pressing the po wer button or closing the display panel , depending on the options set.
80 Getting Started T urning of f the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Configuring Hibernation mode options Y ou can place the computer into Hibernation mode b y either pressing the po wer button or clo sing the display pan el. Y ou can also specify an amount of time after which the computer automatically goes into Hibernation mode.
81 Getting Started T urning off the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Starting again from Hibernation mode T o start up the computer from Hibernation mode, press the po wer b utton until the on/of f li ght glo ws blue. The computer returns to the screen (s) you were using.
82 Getting Started T urning of f the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2 Click the To s h i b a P o w e r S a v e r icon. 3 Click the Setup Action tab . 4 Select Standby for the options you w ant. ❖ When I press the po wer button Set this option to Standby if you want the computer to go into Standb y mode when you press the po wer bu tton.
83 Getting Started Caring for your computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Caring for your computer This section gi ves tips on cleaning and mo ving your computer . For information ab out taking care of your computer’ s battery , see “T aking care of your battery” on page 123 .
84 Getting Started Caring for your computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample computer loc k cable T o secure the computer: 1 Wrap the cable through or around some part of a hea vy object. Make sure there is no way for a potential thief to slip the cable of f the object.
85 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Chapter 2 Learning t he Basics This chapter giv es some computing tips and provides important information about basic features. Computing tips ❖ Sa ve your w o rk frequently . Y our work stays in the computer’ s temporary memory until you sa ve it to the disk.
86 Learning the Basics Computing tips 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Back up your f iles to disks (or other remov able media) on a regular basis. Label the backup copies clearly and store them in a safe place. It is easy to put of f back ing up because it takes time.
87 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboar d 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using the keyboard Y our computer’ s keyboard cont ains character keys, control ke ys, function k ey s, and special W indo ws ® ke ys, providing all the functionality of a full-size keyboard.
88 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboar d 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Y our computer’ s keyboard has only one Enter and one Ctrl ke y . Most of the time, this does not matter . Howe ver , some programs assign separate functions to the right and left Ctrl and Alt keys, o r to the re gular and numeric pad Enter keys on the full-sized k eyboard.
89 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboar d 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Windows special keys Sample W indows special ke ys Y our computer’ s keyboard has two keys that ha ve special functions in W indows:.
90 Learning the Basics Starting a pr ogr am 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using the overlay to type numeric data The keys with the numbers on their right front are the numeric overlay ke ys. T o turn the numeric o verlay on, press Fn and F11 simultaneously . The numeric mode light on the ke yboard indicator panel glo ws when the numeric ov erlay is on.
91 Learning the Basics Starting a pr ogram 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The ne xt three sections e xplain how to start a program from the Start menu, Explorer and the Run dialog box. Starting a program from the Start menu When you install a progr am, the operating system usually puts an icon in the All Prog rams menu.
92 Learning the Basics Starting a pr ogr am 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 Click Windo ws Explor er . 4 Click My Computer to expand th e windo w . 5 In the left part of the windo w , click the line that ends in “(C:). ” 6 In the left part of the windo w , under the C: icon, double- click the folder containing the program, in this case Program Files .
93 Learning the Basics Saving your work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2 In the Run dialog box: ❖ If you kno w the program’ s location, type the command line. For a pr ogram in the W indows ® folder , type just the prog ram name. Otherwise, type the full f ile path.
94 Learning the Basics Saving your work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Saving files 1 On the File menu of your W indo ws ® program, click Sa ve . If you are working with a document that already has a f ile name, this is all you need to do. If you cr eated a ne w document, your prog ram displays a Sav e As dialog box.
95 Learning the Basics Printing your work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 File names The W ind o ws XP op erating system supports long file names which can conta in up to 25 5 characters and can include spaces. Some applications do not support long file names and require file names limited to no more than eight characters.
96 Learning the Basics Backing up your work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o print a f ile: 1 If your printer is not on, turn it on no w . 2 Open the File menu of your W indows ® program and click Print . The program displays a P rint dialog box. Sample Print dialog box 3 Specify the print parameters.
97 Learning the Basics Using the CD-RW/D VD-R OM or multi-function drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 HINT : Backing up all the files on your hard disk may take a considerable amount of time and multiple CDs/DVDs. Y ou may prefer to use a high-capacity backup syste m, such as an external hard drive.
98 Learning the Basics Using the CD-R W/D VD-R OM or multi-function drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 TECHNICAL NOTE: Y our CD-RW/DVD-ROM or multi-function drive is set to play region 1 (North America) DVD-ROMs. If you play a DVD disc from anothe r region, the dr ive will automatically change to play in the format of the other region.
99 Learning the Basics Using the CD-RW/D VD-R OM or multi-function drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Do not press the eject button or turn off th e computer while the Drive in-use indicator light is glowing. Doing so could damage the disc or the drive. When the disc tray is open, be ca reful not to touch the lens or the area around it.
100 Learning the Basics Using the CD-R W/D VD-R OM or multi-function drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The Inter net Explor er b utton/CD/D VD button lets you access the internet when the computer is powered on or activ ates a media playing application that can play audio CDs or D VD movies when the computer is po wered of f.
101 Learning the Basics Using the CD-RW/D VD-R OM or multi-function drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The play/pause b utton starts playing the disc or makes it pause if currently playin g. The stop b utton stops a disc that is currently playing. Inserting a compact disc T o insert a compact disc into the dri ve: 1 Make sure the computer is turned on.
102 Learning the Basics Using the CD-R W/D VD-R OM or multi-function drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 6 Place the disc carefully in the disc tray , label side up. Sample positioning the disc in the drive 7 Gently press the disc onto the center spindle until it clicks into place.
103 Learning the Basics Using the CD-RW/D VD-R OM or multi-function drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Playing an audio CD Insert an audio CD and close the disc tray . If the computer is turned on, W indo ws Medi a ® Playe r opens and the CD begins to play .
104 Learning the Basics Using the CD-R W/D VD-R OM or multi-function drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The W indo ws Media Player cont rol panel works much like an ordinary compact di sc player: ❖ T o play the CD or to pause, click the Play/pause bu tton.
105 Learning the Basics Using the CD-RW/D VD-R OM or multi-function drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Read and write data (depending on your system confi guration) and mu sic files to CD-Recordable (CD-R) and CD-Re writable (CD-R W) discs; and D VD ± R/ ± RW or D VD RA M discs.
106 Learning the Basics Using the CD-R W/D VD-R OM or multi-function drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2 Pull the tray out until it is fully open, remo ve the disc, and place it in its protectiv e cov er .
107 Learning the Basics T oshiba’ s online r esour ces 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Do not expose discs to direct sunlight or extreme heat or cold. ❖ T o clean a disc that is dirty , wipe it with a clean, dry cloth. The most ef f icient method to clean it is to start from the center of the disc and wipe tow ard the outward edge (not in a circle).
108 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Chapter 3 Mobile Computing This chapter cov ers all aspect s of using your computer while tra veling. T oshiba’ s energy-saver design Y our computer enters a lo w-po wer suspension mode when it is not being used, thereby conserving ener gy and saving money in the process.
109 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Battery Notice Battery life may v ary consid erably from specificat ions depending on product model, conf iguration, .
110 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 The R T C battery po wers the R TC memory that stores your system configuration set tings and the current time and date information. It maintains this information for up t o a month while the computer is turned off.
111 Mobile Computing Char ging batteries 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Charging batteries The battery needs to be charged before you can u se it to po wer the computer . Never leave batteries in th e battery charger for m ore than a week at a time. Doing s o may reduce the potentia l charge of the batter y .
112 Mobile Computing Char ging batteries 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 The battery may not start char ging immediately under the follo wing conditions: ❖ The battery is e xtremely hot or cold.
113 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 The above error me ssage may var y by computer model. The RTC battery d oes not charge while the computer is turned off even when the AC adapter is charging the computer . The RTC batter y charges when the computer is powered on.
114 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 ❖ Is unlit when the battery has discharged, the battery is not charging, or the A C adapter is not plugged into the computer or A C outlet. Batter y life and charge time may vary , depend ing upon power management settings, applications and fe atures used.
115 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Sample power and battery light locations Determining remaining batter y power Wait at least 16 seconds after turning on the co mputer before tr ying to monitor the remaining batter y power .
116 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 The remaining battery charge is indicated on the left side of the dialog box.
117 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 If you ha ve Hibernation mode enabled (the def ault), the computer copies the details of you r open programs and f iles to the hard disk before shut ting down. F or more information on using Hibernation, see “Hibernation mode” on page 75.
118 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 These po wer-savin g options contro l the way i n which the computer is conf igured. By using them, you can greatl y increase the length of time you can use the computer before you need to recharge the battery .
119 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 2 Select an appropriate prof ile for your work en vironment or create your own custom profile. By changing the options that app ear in the Po wer Sa ver Properties dialog box and clicking OK , you can reconfigure that function.
120 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 The pop-up window disappears. Y ou are no w in the selected mode. For more information on settin g the battery Po wer Prof ile, see “TOSHIB A Power Sa ve r” on page 165 .
121 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Removing the battery from the computer T o remov e the battery: 1 Sa ve yo ur work. 2 Po wer off the computer or place it in Hibernatio n mode according to the instructions in “Using and configuring Hibernation mode” on page 79 .
122 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 6 Slide the battery release latch to release the battery . 7 Pull the discharg ed battery out of the computer . Sample r emoving the battery If the batter y is leaking o r its case is cra cked, put on protective gloves to handle it, and d iscard it immediately .
123 Mobile Computing T aking care of your battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 If the batter y does not slide into the slot easily , move the battery release lock to the unlocked positio n and tr y again. Do not force the batte ry into posi tion. Sample inserting the battery 3 T urn the computer right side up.
124 Mobile Computing T aking car e of your battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 ❖ Do not try to disassemble a battery pack. ❖ Do not ov erchar ge or re v erse charge a battery . Overchar ging wi ll shorten its life, and re verse char ging could damage it.
125 Mobile Computing T aking care of your battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 2 Disconnect the A C adapter and turn on the computer’ s po wer . If it does not turn on, go to step 4 .
126 Mobile Computing Disposing of used b atteries 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Disposing of used batteries The life of a battery pack depends on usage. When the battery pack needs replacing, the main battery light flashes amber shortly after you h a ve fully recharged the battery .
127 Mobile Computing T raveling tips 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 T raveling tips The en vironmental precautions listed in “Selecting a place to work” on page 40 , also apply while tra veling. ❖ Ne ver lea ve your computer on a sunny ledge or in a place where it could get wet or cov ered in dust.
128 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Chapter 4 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features In this chapter , you will explor e some of the special features of your notebook compu ter . Exploring the desktop The desktop is the launching pad for ev erything you can d o in the W indows ® XP operating system.
129 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Exploring the desktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Finding your way around the desktop Y our computer’ s desktop includes sev eral standard features: icons, Start b utton, taskbar , System tray , and background pattern.
130 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Explorin g the desktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The icons initially displayed on your system desktop include: Recycle Bin — Hold s files y ou ha ve deleted. Y ou may be able to retrie ve these f iles until you empty the Recycle Bin.
131 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Setting up for communications 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T askbar Each time you open a pro gram, a b utton associated with that program appears on the task bar . W ith some programs, a button appears on the taskbar for each document or window you open.
132 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Setting up for communications 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Determining the COM port Y our modem is connected to one of the computer’ s COM (communications) ports.
133 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Setting up for communications 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 8 Click OK to close the properties dialog box for that specif ic modem.
134 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Setting up for communications 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2 Connect the other end to the RJ-11 wall jack. Sample connecting to a wall jack The modem is designed for use with a standard analog telephone line. Do not conn ect the modem to a digital telephone line.
135 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Setting up for communications 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Setting up the connection T o set up an off ic e connection, consult your network administrator for network settings and additional considerations.
136 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Setting up for communications 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o enab le the Ethernet LAN po rt, repeat steps one through four .
137 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features An overview of using the Internet 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 An over view of using the Internet The follo wing sections gi ve a quick introduction to the Internet.
138 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features An overview of using the Internet 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Internet Ser vice Providers T o connect a computer directly to the Internet, man y people and businesses use an Internet Service Provider (ISP).
139 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features An overview of using the Internet 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Surfing the Internet Once connected to the Internet , the W eb browser displ ays a home page, for e xample, your IS P’ s home page on the Internet or your compan y’ s W eb site home page.
140 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Explor ing audio fe atur es 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Internet ne ws groups A ne ws group is similar to a chat room, but instead of using a dedicated site to.
141 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Explorin g audio feat ur es 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using a microphone 1 Connect an external microphone to the computer . 2 Click Start , point to All Pr ograms , Accessories , Entertainment , then click Sound Recorder .
142 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Explor ing audio fe atur es 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using external speakers or headphones Y our computer is equipped w ith a full stereo sound system with internal speakers. Instead of using the internal speakers, you can connect headph ones or a pair of e x ternal stereo speakers.
143 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using PC Car ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using PC Cards 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 your computer , but are likely to be much more difficult to set up and use.
144 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using PC Car ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 When the ca rd is almost all the w ay into the slot, push firmly , but gently , to ensure a firm connection with the computer .
145 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using an Expr essCar d™ 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Setting up a PC Card for your computer Some PC Cards are ready to use as soon as you install them. Others, such as hard disk cards, network cards, and SCSI adapters, may need to be set up to wo rk with your computer .
146 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using an Expr essCar d™ 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 When the ca rd is almost all the w ay into the slot, push firmly , but gently , to ensure a firm connection with the computer . Do not force the card into position.
147 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot (A vailable on certain models) The Bridge Media Adapter slot (a.
148 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Removing memor y media 1 Prepare the media for remo v al by right-clicking on the Safely Remov e Hardw are icon on the sys tem tray and then selecting the card or de vice you want to remov e.
149 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using the i.LINK® port 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using the i.LINK ® port The i.LINK ® port on th e left side of the computer pro vides an extremely fast data transfer rate. In addition to high speed, the i.LINK ® port also supports isochronous data transfer (the deli very of data at a guaranteed rate).
150 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Chapter 5 T oshiba Utilities Y our computer includes se veral ut ilities designed to help you reconfig ure your system to best meet your indi vidual needs. T ogether , these allow you to dete rmine certain s ystem detail s, set additional options, or change default options.
151 T oshiba Utilities TOSHIB A Assist 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ CD/D VD Driv e Acoustic Silencer ❖ TOSHIB A Accessibility ❖ Fingerprint Authentication Utility TOSHIBA Assist The T OSHIB A Assist provides quick access to computer functions and allo ws you to customize a range of comp uter settings.
152 T oshiba Utilities TOSHIB A Assist 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The T OSHIB A Assist offers four categori es of options: ❖ Connect ❖ Secure ❖ Protect & Fix ❖ Optimize Connect The features av .
153 T oshiba Utilities TOSHIB A Assist 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Secure The features av ailable in this category are: ❖ User password ❖ Supervisor password Sample T OSHIB A Assist window – Secur e t.
154 T oshiba Utilities TOSHIB A Assist 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Protect & Fix The features av ailable in this category are: ❖ PC Diagnostic T ool Utility Sample TO SHIB A Assist window – Pr otect.
155 T oshiba Utilities Setting passwor ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ CD/D VD Driv e Acoustic Silencer ❖ TOSHIB A Accessibility Sample TOSHIB A Assist window – Optimize tab Setting passwords Setting a password lets you w a lk aw ay from your computer , secure in the kno wledge that nobody can access your files.
156 T oshiba Utilities Setting passwor ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 A single user password su pports the instant an d po wer -on password functions. When setting up the v arious passwords, keep the follo wing in mind: ❖ The user password can b e set up under the supervisor password.
157 T oshiba Utilities Using a supervisor passwor d 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 6 Retype your password in the Password box. 7 Click OK . Disabling a user password T o cancel the power -on password function: 1 Click Start , All Programs , To s h i b a , Utilit ies , then click T oshiba Assist .
158 T oshiba Utilities Using a supervisor pa sswor d 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o register a passw ord for the po wer-on password functions: 1 Click Start , All Programs , To s h i b a , Utilities , then click T oshiba Assist . The TOSHIB A Assist windo w appears.
159 T oshiba Utilities Fn-esse ® 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Deleting a super visor password T o cancel the power -on password function: 1 Click Start , All Programs , To s h i b a , Utilit ies , then click T oshiba Assist . The TOSHIB A Assist windo w appears.
160 T oshiba Utilities Fn-esse ® 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Starting Fn-esse ® Click Start , All Pr ograms , To s h i b a , Utilities , Fn-esse , or click the Hotkey Assignment icon in the Optimize tab of TOSHIB A Assist .
161 T oshiba Utilities Fn-esse ® 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 In the Explorer windo w , highlight the program or document file you wish to assign to a ke y . 4 Click and hold the primar y b utton as you drag the highlighted item from Explorer to the key on the Fn-esse ke yboard to which y ou want to assign it.
162 T oshiba Utilities Fn-esse ® 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The Assignment T ype dialog box appears. Sample Fn-esse assignmen t type dialog box Follo w the instructions in “Making a direct ke y assignment” on page 162 or “Making a popup assign ment” on page 162 .
163 T oshiba Utilities Fn-esse ® 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 T o create a popup list with items from va rious folders, or to pick only a fe w item s from a folder , create a ne w folder containing only the des ired programs and docume nts. If you are unsure how to do this, refer to your W ind o ws ® operating system docu mentation.
164 T oshiba Utilities PC Diagnostic T ool Utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 PC Diagnostic T ool Utility This utility can help diagnose problems with de vices in your computer . Refer to the online he lp documentation within the application for an y additional help.
165 T oshiba Utilities TOSHI B A P ower Saver 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 TOSHIBA Power Saver The TOSHIB A Po wer Sa ver is used for po wer management, enabling you to cont rol your computer’ s power usage, regardless of the source, and use the man y preset po wer prof iles, or create one yourself.
166 T oshiba Utilities TOSHIB A P ower Saver 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Preset Power Profiles The preset po wer profi les are: ❖ Full Po wer ❖ High Po wer ❖ Normal ❖ D VD Playback ❖ Presentation ❖ Long Life These prof iles cannot be delete d. It is not recommended to change the settings of these pr of iles.
167 T oshiba Utilities Mouse Utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Mouse Utility The Mouse utility allo ws you to change your pointing device or mouse settings. T o access the Mouse utility: 1 Click Start , Contr ol Panel , Mouse , or click the Mouse icon in the Optimize tab of T OSHIB A Assist .
168 T oshiba Utilities TOSHIB A Hotke y Utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 TOSHIBA Hotkey Utility The TOSHIB A Hotke y utility allo ws you to receive a confirmation message when you us e the Hotke y combina tion for Standby [ Fn+F3 ] and Hibernation [ Fn+F4 ].
169 T oshiba Utilities TO S H I BA H a rd w a re S e t u p 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The TOSHIB A Hardware Setup screen appears. Sample TOSHIB A HWSetup window The tabs represent v arious dialog boxes. The y are: ❖ General—Allo ws you to vie w the current BIOS version or change certain settings ba ck to their default v alues.
170 T oshiba Utilities TOSHIB A Zooming Utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Battery Po wer—If your computer is running on battery po wer , the CPU frequenc y mode is set to lo w for slo wer processing. Switching the CPU to lo w allo ws you to conserv e power and e xtend the operating time of your battery .
171 T oshiba Utilities TOSHIB A Zo oming Utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 1 Click Start , All Programs , To s h i b a , Utilit ies , TOS HI BA Zooming Utility , or click the Zooming Utility icon in the Optimize tab of TOSH IB A Assist . The TOSHIB A Zooming Utility Properties screen appears.
172 T oshiba Utilities TOSHIB A SD Memory Car d F ormat Utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 TOSHIBA SD Memor y Card Format Utility This utility is used to format SD cards used with the Bridge Media Adapter Slot.
173 T oshiba Utilities TOSHIB A Button Contr ols 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 TOSHIBA Button Controls The TOSHIB A Button Controls allo w you to customize the TOSHIB A Assist and TOSHIB A Presentation buttons. Those buttons are l ocated just abov e the function ke ys at the top of the keyboard.
174 T oshiba Utilities CD/D VD Drive Acoustic Silencer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer This utility can slo w the speed of your optical dri ve to mak e it run more quietly . Y ou can use this utility to make listening to music CDs more enjo yable.
175 T oshiba Utilities TOSHI B A Accessibility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 Click Set Normal Mode to run the drive at normal speed, for transferring data. TOSHIBA Accessibility The TO SHIB A Accessibility .
176 T oshiba Utilities F ingerprint A uthentication Utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 Put a check mark next to the desired option. 4 Click OK . Fingerprint Authentication Utility ( A vailable on certain.
177 T oshiba Utilities F ingerprint A uthentication Utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 Complete the Fingerprint tutorial. 4 Click the b utton abov e the f inger you want to enroll. 5 Swipe your f inger on the sensor . A sample will be created and indicated b y a Fingerprint icon.
178 T oshiba Utilities F ingerprint A uthentication Utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Error reading fingerprint—the mo vement was ske wed. Swipe your f inger agai n in a straight line. ❖ Error reading fingerprint—t he mov ement wa s too fast. Swipe your finger again at a slo wer speed.
179 T oshiba Utilities F ingerprint A uthentication Utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Enabling Power -on Security Options for power -on security are displayed on ly if your computer supports this feature. In mo st config urations, po wer-on security is enabled au tomatically after the first user fingerprints are enrolled.
180 T oshiba Utilities F ingerprint A uthentication Utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Fingerprint Management Fingerprints are stored in memo ry during enrollment.
181 T oshiba Utilities F ingerprint A uthentication Utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Settings ❖ System Settings—Ope ns the Settings dialog containing v arious options for setting up the product. Most of these settings can be modified on ly b y administrators and affect all users.
182 T oshiba Utilities F ingerprint A uthentication Utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Password Bank The P assword Bank stores re gistration and log on information for W eb sites and dialogs, help ing to automate the task of entering this information. Y ou enter the required information only once, during W eb site or dialog registration.
183 T oshiba Utilities F ingerprint A uthentication Utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Registering a new Web page or dialog Y ou are logged on to the computer and want to register a ne w web page. T o create a new re gistration: 1 Display a web page you want to register .
184 T oshiba Utilities F ingerprint A uthentication Utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Replaying registrations with multiple forms Passw ord Bank re gisters forms, not pages.
185 T oshiba Utilities F ingerprint A uthentication Utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 4 Select a registration. 5 Click Edit . Y ou can change the value of an item or delete the item. 6 Select the A uto submit check box to su bmit the selected registration automatically afte r replaying the registration.
186 T oshiba Utilities F ingerprint A uthentication Utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 4 If other fingerprint data is still displayed on the list, hold down the Control ke y and select each f ingerprint until they are all selected, then click Re move . 5 Click OK to mak e the changes perm anent.
187 T oshiba Utilities F ingerprint A uthentication Utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ A void the follo wing finger conditions for enrollment or recognition as they may resul t in f ingerprint enrollment errors or a drop in the fi ngerprint recognition success rate.
188 T oshiba Utilities F ingerprint A uthentication Utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Fingerprint sensor limitations ❖ The fi ngerprint sensor compares and analyzes the unique characteristics in a f ingerprint.
189 Chapter 6 If Somet hing G oes Wron g Some problems you may encounter wh en using your computer are relati vely easy to identify and solve. Others may require help from your netw ork administrator o r the manufacturer of the software program. This chapter aims to help you solv e man y problems b y yourself.
190 If Someth ing Goes Wrong Pr oblems that ar e ea sy to f ix 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2 Click the Applications tab . If a program has stopped responding, the words “not responding” appear beside its name in the list. 3 Select the program you want to cl ose, then click End Ta s k .
191 If Something Goes Wrong Pr oblems when you turn on the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o record the details: 1 Click the Details button and select the te xt the operating system disp lays. The Details button displays information that the softwa re manufacturer needs to help you solv e your problem.
192 If Someth ing Goes Wrong Pr oblems when you turn on the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The computer starts b ut when y ou pr ess a key no thing happens. V erify that the acti ve program accepts te xt input. T ry clicking your mouse on an area where you can type text and try typing again.
193 If Something Goes Wrong The W indows ® operating system is not working 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 If you are running on ba ttery po wer , it is recomm ended that you do not lea v e the computer in Standb y mode for long periods of time. T o char ge the battery , leav e the computer plugged into a li ve wall outlet for se veral hours.
194 If Someth ing Goes Wrong The W indows ® operating system is not working 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to start prop erly , you may hav e to change your system’ s configuration or v erify the startup procedure to fix the problem.
195 If Something Goes Wrong The W indows ® operating system is not working 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Internet problems My Internet connection is very slow .
196 If Someth ing Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Y ou can connect to Support Online by clicking Support from the menu or by goi ng to pcsupport.
197 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har d war e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own Computer components need re sources to accomplish a task. A de vice, such as a disk driv e or a modem, needs a channe l to the computer’ s Central Processi ng Unit (CPU).
198 If Someth ing Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 If you install an older (legacy) de vice that the operating system cannot recognize, t he operating system may ha ve diff iculty assigning resources to it. As a result, a hardwa re conflict can occur .
199 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har d war e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Disabling a device 1 Click Start , Contro l Pan el , then click Perf ormance and Maintenance . 2 Click the Administrativ e T ools icon. 3 Double-click Computer Management , then click Device Manager .
200 If Someth ing Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The operating system displays the Device Properties dialog box, which provides an array of tabs. They may include: ❖ The General tab, which provides basic information about the device.
201 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har d war e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 5 Check for the error again. 6 If the error recurs, remov e the memory module entirely and check for the error again. If removing the memory module eliminates the error , the memory module may be faulty .
202 If Someth ing Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The battery may not be inserted correctly in the computer . T urn off the computer , remov e the battery , clean the contacts with a soft dry cloth (if necessary) and replace the battery .
203 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har d war e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 After a period of time, the battery will lose its ability to perform at maximum capacity an d will need to be replaced.
204 If Someth ing Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Nothing happens when y ou pr ess the keys on the external k eyboard. Y ou may hav e plugged the e xternal ke yboard in while the computer was turned on.
205 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har d war e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ T ry adjusting the contrast and brightness con trols on the external monitor . ❖ Press Fn and F5 simultaneously to make sure the display priority is not set for the built-in screen.
206 If Someth ing Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 4 Click OK . The display mode is set to Si multaneous and the external display device does not w ork. Make sure the e xternal monitor is capable of displaying at resolutions of 800 x 600 or hi gher .
207 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har d war e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Error -checking Run Error-checking, which analyzes the directories , f iles and File Allocation T able (F A T) on the disk and repairs any damage it finds. T o run Error-checking: 1 Click Start , then click My Computer .
208 If Someth ing Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Y our data files ar e damaged or corrupted. Refer to your software docu mentation for f ile reco very procedures. Many software p ackages automatically create backup files.
209 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har d war e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 CD-RW/DVD-ROM or multi- function drive problems Y ou cannot access a disc in the drive. If the D VD-R OM or multi-function dri v e is an external dri ve, make sure that the dri ve’ s cabl e is properly connected to the computer .
210 If Someth ing Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Some discs run correctly b ut others do not. Check the type of disc you are usin g. The D VD-R OM dri ve supports the Digital V ersatile Disc (D VD) formats D VD- R OM, D VD-R (read-only), plus CD-R OM, CD-R (read- only), and CD-R W (read-only).
211 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har d war e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Most PC Card problems occur during installation and setup of ne w cards. If you are ha ving troub le getting one or more of these devices to work together , se veral sections in this chapter may apply .
212 If Someth ing Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Resolving PC Card problems Here are some common prob lems and their solutions: The slot appears to be dead. PC Cards that used to work no longer work. Check the PC Card status: 1 Click Start .
213 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har d war e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Hot swapping (remo ving one PC Card and inserting another without turning the computer off) fails . Follo w this procedure before you remov e a PC Card: 1 Double-click the Safely Remove Hard ware icon on the System tray .
214 If Someth ing Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Printer problems This section lists some of the most common printer problems: The printer will not print. Check that the printe r is connected to a working po wer outlet, turned on and r eady (on line).
215 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har d war e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Modem problems This section lists co mmon modem problems: The modem will not recei ve or transmit properly . Make sure the cable from the mo dem to the telephone line is firmly connected to the comp uter’ s modem port and the telephone line jack.
216 If Someth ing Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Wireless networking problems This section provides general troubleshootin g tips for networking problems, specifica lly wireless (Wi-Fi) networking. The terms and concepts use d assume a basic understanding of networks, and may be for more advanced users.
217 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har d war e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Check Control P anel's De vice Manager to verify that the W i-Fi adapter is recognized by W indow s ® , and that the driv er is loaded.
218 If Someth ing Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Use the PING command to ve rify a co nnection to the gate way at 192.168.1.1 (a default gate way for most wireless routers). ❖ Click Start , then click Run... ❖ Enter Cmd and press Enter .
219 If Something Goes Wrong D V D oper ating pr oblems 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The Windo ws XP wir eless management facility does not wor k. If you are using an e xternal W i-Fi adapter (a PC Card, USB adapter , or othe r v arie ty), check if the adapter comes with its o wn management utility .
220 If Someth ing Goes Wrong D VD operating pr oblems 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 5 V erify that your computer recognizes your D VD-R OM driv e . T o do this: Double-click the My Computer icon on the desktop. The D VD-R OM driv e should appear in th e list.
221 If Something Goes Wrong D V D oper ating pr oblems 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 4 Next to the w ords Desktop Area , mo v e the slider to a lo wer setting, such as 800 x 600 or 640 x 480. 5 Click OK . D VD titles, games, or applic ations appear distorted.
222 If Someth ing Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 6 Click None . 7 Click OK . Develop good computing habits Sa ve y our work frequently . Y ou can ne ver predict when your computer will lock, forcing you to close a progra m and lose unsav ed changes.
223 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Get familiar with all the user’ s guides prov ided with your computer , as well as the manuals that come with the programs and devices you purchase.
224 If Someth ing Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 5 In the Restore point description f i eld, enter a name that is descripti ve enough to be easily understood in the future, such as “Before installing Brand X Accounting app.
225 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Backing up your data to CDs with Windows XP For mo st of us, by far the most v aluable component of our computer system is the data we ha ve created with it, and stored on its hard di sk dri ve.
226 If Someth ing Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Documents and other data files that y ou create as you work are typically stored in the My Documents folder .
227 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Favorites (bookmarks) for Internet Explorer and other W eb browsers Follo w these steps to back up your F av orites for Internet Explorer (v er 5.0 or ne wer): 1 In Internet Explorer , click Fi le , Import and Export .
228 If Someth ing Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 General tips for installin g hardware and software Here are a few tips to help insu re safe and easy installation of ne w hardware (printers, poin ting de vices, e xternal hard driv es, D VD writers, scanners, etc.
229 If Something Goes Wrong If you need further assistance 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Do one installation at a time. If yo u ha ve se veral ne w items to add to your computer system, install just one at a time, creating Restore Points immediately before each successi ve installation.
230 If Someth ing Goes Wrong If you need further assistance 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ If the problem occurs wh ile you are running a program, consult the program’ s docume ntation for troubleshooting suggestions. Contact the soft ware co mpan y’ s technical support group for their assistance.
231 If Something Goes Wrong Other T oshiba Internet W eb sites 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Name and version of the program in volved in the problem along with its installation media ❖ Information abou.
232 If Someth ing Goes Wrong T oshiba’ s worldwide off ices 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T oshiba’ s worldwide offices A ustralia T oshiba (A ustralia) Pty . Limited 84-92 T alavera Road North Ryde NSW 2113 Sydney Australia Canada T oshiba Canada Ltd. 191 McNabb Street Markham, Ontario L3R - 8H2 Canada France T oshiba Systèmes (France) S.
233 If Something Goes Wrong T oshiba’ s worldwide of fices 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 For more information on ad ditional T o shiba w orldwide locations, please visit: www .
234 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Appendix A Hot Keys Hot keys are keys t hat, w hen pr essed in combination with the Fn ke y , turn system functions on and of f. Hot keys ha ve a legend on the ke y indicating the option or feature the k e y controls. V olume Mute Fn + This hot ke y enables/disables v olume mute on your computer .
235 Hot Keys P asswor d security 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Password security Without a password The Fn + F1 key combinatio n turns off the display and activ ates instant security . Using the pointing device or an y ke y will mak e the display’ s content reappear , if no password is set for the current user .
236 Hot Keys P asswor d security 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 3 If you clicked Choose a screen sa ver , the Sc reen Sa ver tab has already been selected . If it is not selected, click the Scr een Sa ver tab . 4 Click the On resume, passw ord protected check box.
237 Hot Keys Po w e r u s a g e m o d e 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Power usage mode Fn + This hot k ey disp lays the po wer usage po p-up win- do w and c ycles through the battery sav e modes. Sample power usage modes The properties of each mode are set in the TOSHIB A Po wer Sa ver utility .
238 Hot Keys Standby mode 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Standby mode Fn + This hot ke y places the computer into Standb y mode. ❖ A message box displays b y default to conf irm that the computer is entering Standby mode. Y ou can choose not to display this message box.
239 Hot Keys Hibernation mode 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Hibernation mode Fn + This hot ke y places the computer into Hibernation mode. ❖ If Hibernation mode is en abled (the default) a message box displays b y defau lt to conf irm the computer is entering Hibernation mode.
240 Hot Keys Display modes 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Display modes Display brightness Fn + This hot ke y cycles through the po wer -on display options. The display modes are: ❖ Built-in display only .
241 Hot Keys Disabling or enabli ng wir eless devices 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Disabling or enabling wireless devices Disabling or enabling the T ouchPad or Dual Mode Pad Fn + This hot ke y informs yo u when the W ireless antenna on-of f switch is in the of f position.
242 Hot Keys K eyboar d hot keys 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Keyboard hot keys Zooming applications in/out Fn + This hot ke y turns the cursor control ove rlay on and of f. Fn + This hot ke y turns the numeric ove rlay on and of f. Fn + This hot ke y turns the scroll lock feature on and off.
243 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Appendix B P o wer Cord/Cable C o nnector s The computer features a uni versal po wer supply you can use worldwide. This appendix sho ws the shapes of the typical A C po wer cord/cable connectors for v arious parts of the wo rld.
244 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Appendix C Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer ConfigFree™ is a set of utilities th at makes it easy to control communication de vices and network connections. ConfigFree also lets you identify communication problems and create profiles for easy sw itching between locations and communication networks.
245 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Getting Started 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Profile Settings—The Prof iles utility lets you switch between network configurations.
246 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Getting Started 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 If your computer is not connected to a network, the ConfigFree icon on the taskbar is displayed with an “X.” When you st art a search for wireless de vices, Conf igFree Launcher displays on y our computer desktop .
247 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Confi gF ree Utilit ies 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample ConfigF r ee Launc her coming back into vie w ConfigFree Utilities Connectivity Doctor The Connecti vity Doctor lets you analyze you r network connections and f ix network-connection prob lems.
248 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer ConfigF r ee Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Location of wireless comm unication switch (identif ied with a yello w arro w) ❖ Status of wirele.
249 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Confi gF ree Utilit ies 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 If a problem or potential problem is detected, in most cases, a screen automatically dis plays sho wing you the possible cause and solution for the problem.
250 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer ConfigF r ee Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Search for Wireless Devices The Search for W ireless De vices utility searches for wireless LAN and Bluetooth de vices currently used i n the neighborhood, and displays in formation about them on a virtual map.
251 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Confi gF ree Utilit ies 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample viewing W i-F i devices Creating a new wireless connection This feature is only supporte d on systems running Windows XP SP2.
252 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer ConfigF r ee Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample dragging a de vice to the Access P oin t Sample W ir eless settings screen 3 Enter the SSID/WEP inform ation an d connect to the device.
253 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Confi gF ree Utilit ies 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Creating a detected device wireless connection The following screen sho ws an example of Bluetooth de vices that are detected using the Search f or Wireless De vices option.
254 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer ConfigF r ee Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample dragging the f ile to the Bluetooth device icon T o be prompted for the de vice: 1 Drag and drop the file to the Bluetooth radar icon on the ConfigFree Launcher .
255 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Confi gF ree Utilit ies 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample selecting Send to Bluetooth De vices option 2 Choose a file recipient. 3 Click Send . During a file transfe r , c onnecting and disconnecting to the selected device will occur automatically .
256 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer ConfigF r ee Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 If you visit a cl ient company o ccasionally , for example, you can set up a prof ile to match th a t en vironm ent and connect to the network.
257 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Confi gF ree Utilit ies 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 6 Enter any optional comments, if desired. 7 Click Change Icon and select an icon for this prof ile. 8 Click the icon at the botto m of the screen to display more capture options.
258 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer ConfigF r ee Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample expanded Add Pr ofile scr een The online help provides real-world examples of setting up profiles for different networking environments. After you set up one or more profiles, you can check their settings and fine-tune t hem as necessary .
259 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Confi gF ree Utilit ies 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ConfigFree SUMMIT The ConfigFree SUMMIT utility is a con venient way to share files with other users and to transfer f iles between your computers at home and at w ork.
260 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer ConfigF r ee Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample of users attending SUMMIT meeting (user icons appear on SUMMIT tab le) Files can be shared with one us er or all users attending the meeting. ❖ T o share a file with one user , drag and drop the f ile on the user’ s icon.
261 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Confi gF ree Utilit ies 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample of sharing a f ile with one user ❖ T o share a file with all users, drag the f ile to the center of the SUMMIT table where users can access it as desired.
262 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer ConfigF r ee Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Participating users must be c onnected by LAN, wireless LAN, or Bluetooth (P AN). Firewall software may prevent ConfigFree SUMMIT from working. Using ConfigFree SUMMIT T o host a ConfigFree SUMMIT : 1 Click the icon in the system tray .
263 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Confi gF ree Utilit ies 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o send f iles to a user without creati ng a SUMMIT meeting: 1 Drag and drop the file to the W ireless radar icon on the ConfigFree Launcher . 2 Right click on the f ile and choose a f ile recipient.
264 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer ConfigF r ee Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o re vie w the current T oshiba Wireless Projector settings and change them if necessary: 1 Click the icon in the system tray . 2 Mov e the mouse pointer to T oshiba Wir eless Projector (DPJ) , then click Settings .
265 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Confi gF ree Utilit ies 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The wireless LAN conf iguration re turns to the set tings that were last used before the Qu ick Connect function was started: ❖ If the T o shiba W ireless Projector utility is closed.
266 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Using the Au tomatic Switc h 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using the Automatic Switch The Automatic Switch feature allo ws the computer to automatically switch profiles th e ne xt time it is po wered on.
267 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Semi-A utomatic Switc h F eatur e 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o use the Semi-Automatic Switch feature: 1 Right-click the icon in t he system tray . 2 Click A u to Switch . The Auto Switch dialog box appears.
268 G lo ssar y TECHNICAL NOTE: Some features defined in this glossary may not be av ailable on your computer . Acronyms These acronyms may appear in this user’ s guide.
269 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 DC direct current DMA direct memory access DIMM dual inl ine memory mo dule DOS disk operating system DPI dots per inch DSTN dual supertwist nem atic DV D digital ve.
270 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 RAM random access memory RFI radio frequency interference RO M read-only memory RT C real-time clock SCSI small computer system interface DDRAM dou ble data random a.
271 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 application — A computer program that yo u use to perform tasks of a specific type. Applications includ e wo rd processors, spreadsheets, and database management systems. See also pro gram . B backup — A copy of a fi le, usually on a remov able disk, kept in case the original file is lost or damaged.
272 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 C cache — A section of very fast memory in which frequently used information is duplicated for qu ick access. Accessing data from cache is faster than acces sing it from the computer’ s main memory . See also CPU cach e, L1 c ache, L2 ca che.
273 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 controller — A de vice that controls the tran sfer of data fr om a computer to a peripheral device and vice versa. F or example, disk dri ves, monitors, keyboards, and printers all require control lers. CPU — See central pr ocessing unit (CPU).
274 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 disk — A round, flat piece of materi al that can be magnetically influenced to hold information in digital form, and used in th e production of magnetic disks, such as diskettes and hard disk s. Compare disc. See also diskette, hard disk.
275 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 D V D-R OM (digital versatile [or vide o] di sc re ad-only m emory) — A very high-capacity stor age medium that uses laser optics for reading data. Each D VD-ROM can hold as much data as se veral CD-R OMs. Compare CD-R OM.
276 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 fo rm a t — (verb) T o prepare a blank di sk for use with the computer’ s operating system. Formatting creates a structure on the disk so the operating system can write information to the disk or read information from it.
277 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 I icon — A small image displayed on the sc reen that represents a function, file, or program. interlaced — A method of refreshing a computer screen, in which on ly ev ery other line of pixels is refres hed. Interlaced monitors take two passes to create a complete screen image.
278 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 logical drive — A section of a disk t hat is recognized b y the operating system as a separate disk dri ve. A system’ s logical driv es may dif fer from its physical dri ves. F or example, a single hard disk dri ve may be partitioned in to two or more logical driv es.
279 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 non-system disk — A disk for storin g programs and data that cannot be used to start the computer . Compare system disk .
280 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 processor — See central pr ocessing unit (CPU) . program — A set of instructions that can be ex ecuted b y a computer . The general classes of programs (also called software) are operating system, application, an d utility .
281 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 S select — T o highlight or otherwise specify text, data, or graphics with the intent to perform some operation on it. serial — Processes that occur one at a time. In communications, it means the transmission of one bit at a time sequentia lly ov er a single channel.
282 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 utility — A computer program designed to perform a narrowly focused operation or solve a specific problem. Utilities are often related to computer system managem ent.
283 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Index Numerics 101-key keyboard 87 A AC adapter 47 AC power connecting adapter 48 AC power cord/cable connectors 243 accessories memory 53 adding memory 53 adjusting record ing quality 141 Alt keys 88 assign keys Fn-esse 161 audio .
284 Index 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 channels DMA 197 IRQ 197 character keys 87 charging the battery 50 checking device properties 199 click 62 , 65 communications network connection 134 system resources 1.
285 Index 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 computer-friendly 40 error messages device driver conflict 196 general hardware problem 196 non-system disk or disk error 193 , 208 problem with display settings/ curre.
286 Index 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 safety 37 Industry Canada requirement 4 installation memory module 54 installing memory modules 53 mouse 70 instant passwords, using 156 Internet bookmarked site no t f.
287 Index 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Dial-Up Networking Wizard 134 networking wireless 134 O opening the di splay panel 51 other documentatio n 38 overlay keys 89 P password deleting a supervisor 159 disab.
288 Index 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 corrupted/damaged data files 208 Device Manager 198 disabling a device 199 disk drive is slow 207 display is blank 204 external display not wor king 206 external monito.
289 Index 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 setting up adding memory 53 computer 44 , 55 setting up a connection 135 sound problem solving 210 sounds recording 140 speakers using external 142 Standby 76 Standby m.
Un point important après l'achat de l'appareil (ou même avant l'achat) est de lire le manuel d'utilisation. Nous devons le faire pour quelques raisons simples:
Si vous n'avez pas encore acheté Toshiba A100-S2211TD c'est un bon moment pour vous familiariser avec les données de base sur le produit. Consulter d'abord les pages initiales du manuel d'utilisation, que vous trouverez ci-dessus. Vous devriez y trouver les données techniques les plus importants du Toshiba A100-S2211TD - de cette manière, vous pouvez vérifier si l'équipement répond à vos besoins. Explorant les pages suivantes du manuel d'utilisation Toshiba A100-S2211TD, vous apprendrez toutes les caractéristiques du produit et des informations sur son fonctionnement. Les informations sur le Toshiba A100-S2211TD va certainement vous aider à prendre une décision concernant l'achat.
Dans une situation où vous avez déjà le Toshiba A100-S2211TD, mais vous avez pas encore lu le manuel d'utilisation, vous devez le faire pour les raisons décrites ci-dessus,. Vous saurez alors si vous avez correctement utilisé les fonctions disponibles, et si vous avez commis des erreurs qui peuvent réduire la durée de vie du Toshiba A100-S2211TD.
Cependant, l'un des rôles les plus importants pour l'utilisateur joués par les manuels d'utilisateur est d'aider à résoudre les problèmes concernant le Toshiba A100-S2211TD. Presque toujours, vous y trouverez Troubleshooting, soit les pannes et les défaillances les plus fréquentes de l'apparei Toshiba A100-S2211TD ainsi que les instructions sur la façon de les résoudre. Même si vous ne parvenez pas à résoudre le problème, le manuel d‘utilisation va vous montrer le chemin d'une nouvelle procédure – le contact avec le centre de service à la clientèle ou le service le plus proche.
