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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 known to the State of California to cause birth defects 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 received, including interference that may cause undesired operatio n.
5 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Connection to party line service is subject to state tarif fs. Contact the state public utility commission, public se rvice co mmission or corpor ation commission for information. T elephone Company Procedures The goal of the telephone company is to pro vide you with the best service it can.
6 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Alarm Equipment If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to the telephone line, ensure the installation of this equipment does not disable yo ur alarm equipment. If you hav e questions abou t what will disable alarm equipment, consult your telephone compan y or a qualified installer .
7 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Wireless Interoperability The TOSHIB A W ireless LAN Mini PCI Card products are designed to be interoperable with any wireless LAN product that is based on Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) radio technology , and is compliant to: ❖ The IEEE 802.
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 representativ es of the organization.
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 to the licensed service, this device is intended to be operated indoors an d away from windo ws to pr ovide maximum shielding.
10 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 VCCI Class B Information Modem W arning Notice Conformity Statement The equipment has been ap prov ed to [Commissio n Decision “CTR21”] for pan- European single terminal connection to the Public Switched T elephone Network (PSTN).
11 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 1. Sticker Please put the following stick er on devices incorpora ting this product. 2. Indication The indication shown belo w appears on this equipment. 1 2.4: This equipment uses a frequency of 2.4 GHz. 2 DS: This equipment uses DS-SS modulation.
12 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 J AP AN APPR O V ALS INSTITU TE FOR TELECOMMUNICA TIONS EQUIPMENT Approval 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.
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 reg istration with IB PT/BIPT is required.
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: allowed x: forbidden ❖ T o remain in conformance with Euro pean spectrum usage laws for Wireless LAN operation, the above 2.
15 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 irel ess LAN Access Point.
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 T oshiba Mini PCI Wireless LAN Card This equipment is approv ed to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table. Do not use this equipment except in the countries/regions in the following table.
17 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Bluetooth wireless technology is a new in novati ve technology , and TOSHIBA has not confirmed compatibility of its Bluetooth products with all computers and/or equi pment using Bluetooth wi reless technology other t han TOSHIBA portable comp uters.
18 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Bluetooth ® Wireless T echnology and Y our Health The products with Bluetooth ® wireless technolog y , like other radio de vices, emit radio frequency electromagnetic ener gy .
19 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Regulator y statements This product complies with any mandatory product specification in any country/region where the pr oduct is sold.
20 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 1. Sticker Please put the following stick er on devices incorpora ting this product. 2. Indication The indication shown belo w appears on this equipment. 1 2.4: This equipment uses a frequency of 2.4 GHz. 2 FH: This equipment uses FH-SS modulation.
21 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Device Authorization This device obtains the T echnical Regu lation Conformity Certification, and it belongs to the device class of radio equipment of low-power data communication system radio station stipulated in the Radi o Law of Japan.
22 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Copyright This guide is copyrighted by T oshiba Amer ica Information Systems, Inc. with all rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this guide canno t be reproduced in any form without the prior written permission of T o shiba.
23 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T rademarks Satellite Pro and ConfigFree are re gister ed trademarks of T oshiba America Information Systems, Inc. and/or T oshiba Corporation. Microsoft, Outlook, W indows, and W i ndows V ista are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporatio n in the United States and/or other countries.
24 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Contents Introduction ................ ................................................................ 31 This guide ...............................................................32 Safety icons ............................
25 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Using the computer for the first time ......................42 Opening the display panel .................................42 Your computer’s features and specifications ....43 Turning on the power .................
26 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Moving the computer ........................................76 Using a computer lock ......................................77 Chapter 2: Learning the Ba sics ................................................. 78 Computing tips .
27 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Chapter 3: Mobile Computin g ................................................... 95 Toshiba’s energy-saver design................................95 Running the computer on battery power ................95 Battery Notice .
28 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Surfing the Internet .........................................122 Internet features ..............................................122 Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet ...........................
29 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 ConfigFree ® ...........................................................146 Getting Started ................................................147 ConfigFree ® Utilities ........................................148 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong .
30 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHI BA Cards .......... ........................ 182 Hot Key Cards .......................................................182 Using the Hot K ey Cards .................................183 Application Cards .
31 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 I n t roduct ion W elcome to the world of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. W ith your T osh iba notebook computer , your work and entertainment can accompan y you where ver you go.
32 Introd uctio n This guide 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The product specifications and configuration i nformation are designed for a product Series. Y our particular model may not have all the features and specifications listed or illustrat ed.
33 Introduction Other documentation 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in property damage.
34 Chapter 1 Getting Started This chapter provides tips for working comfortably , summ arizes ho w to connect components, and ex plains what to do the first time you use your notebook computer . Selecting a place to work Y our computer is portable and designed to be used in a variety of circumstances and locations.
35 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 Safet y and Co.
36 Getting Started Selecting a place to work ❖ Nev er turn off the computer if a dr i ve light indicates a driv e is activ e. T urning off the computer while i t is reading from or writing t o a disk/disc or flash media may damage the disk/disc or fl ash media, the dri ve, or both.
37 Getting Started Setting up your computer Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: Y ou must complete all setup steps up to and including “Setting up your software” on page 37 before a dding external or internal components to your computer .
38 Getting Started Re gistering your computer with T oshiba Registering your computer with T oshiba Product registration is strongly recommended , and allo ws T oshiba to send you periodic updates, announcement s, and special offers applicable to your p roduct.
39 Getting Started Connecting to a po wer 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 charge the computer’ s battery .
40 Getting Started Connecting to a power so ur ce T o connect A C power to the computer: 1 Connect the po wer cord/cable to the A C adaptor . (Sample Illustration) Connecting the power cord/cable to t.
41 Getting Started Char ging the main battery The computer’ s main battery light gives you an indication of the main battery’ s current char ge: ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is bei ng ch.
42 Getting Started Using the computer for the fir st time Battery life and charge time may var y depending on the applications, power management settings, and features used. Using the computer for the first time The computer is now ready for you to turn it on and be gin using it.
43 Getting Started Using the computer for the f irst time Small bright dots ma y appear on your screen display wh en you turn on your computer . Y o ur display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is manufactured using high- precision technology .
44 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Press and hold the power button in until the on/of f light on the system indicator panel glows blue—about one second. (Sample Illustration) T urning on the power The preinstalled operating syst em will load automatically .
45 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Installing a memory module Memory modules can be installed in the memor y module slots on the base of the computer . Y ou will need a small Phillips scr e wdriver for this procedure. If the computer has been running recently , the memor y module may be hot.
46 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 2 Click Shut Down . The operating system turns off the computer . 3 Unplug and remov e any cables connected to the computer , including the A C adaptor . 4 Remove the main battery . For information on removing the main battery , see “Removing the battery from the computer” on page 106 .
47 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 7 Remove the memory module slot cover . 8 Place the screw and the cov er in a safe place so that you can retriev e them later . Static electricity can damage the memory module. Before you handle the module, touch a grounded metal surface to discharge any static electricity you may have built up.
48 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 12 Firmly press the mem ory module into the m emory slot’ s socket at approximately a 30-de gree angle (to the horizontal surface of the computer).
49 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Do not force the memory module into posit ion. The memory module should be completely in serted into the socket and lev el when secured in place. (Sample Illustration) Inserti ng the memory m odule into the sl ot 14 Replace the memory modu le slot cov er and secure it using the capti ve screw .
50 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Do not try to remove a memor y module with the computer turned on. Y ou can damage the computer and the memor y module. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in Sleep or Hibernation mode. The computer could hang up the next time you turn it on and data in memory will be lost.
51 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the me m o ry module to a 30-degree angle and slide it out of the slot. (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory modu le slot cov er and secure it using the screw .
52 Getting Started Har d Drive Recovery Utilities From time to time, Windows ® will display a pop-up that says, “Windows ® needs your permission to continue.” This is a security feature to prevent programs or people from doing things on your computer without your permission.
53 Getting Started Har d Drive Recovery Utilities Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs Depending on your system con figuration, you may be able to copy the Hard Driv e Recov ery Utilities to CD or DVD which gi .
54 Getting Started Har d Drive Recovery Utilities 3 Select the items you want to copy by clicking the check box next to the item’ s Name—recov ery files, applications (original bundled dri vers and applications), or both the recov ery files and applications.
55 Getting Started Har d Drive Recovery Utilities Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the recover y partition Y ou hav e the options of recov ering your system using the Hard Driv e Recov ery partition to .
56 Getting Started Har d Drive Recovery Utilities Recovering the original factory image (recommended recovery method) Recovering a hard disk drive to its out of box state deletes all parti tions on the hard disk drive and you r information will be lost.
57 Getting Started Har d Drive Recovery Utilities Erasing the hard disk The Recov ery W izard allows you to delete all data and partitions from the hard di sk. T o delete the data and partitions from your hard disk: 1 On the T oshiba Recovery W izard screen, select Erase the hard disk , and then click Next .
58 Getting Started Har d Drive Recovery Utilities Recovering the C: partition of the HDD without changing the current partition size Recovering the C: drive to its factory default setting reformats your drive and your information on the recovered drive will be lost.
59 Getting Started Har d Drive Recovery Utilities 4 Click Next to begin the restoration. Once complete, a message displays that the HDD has been recov ered.
60 Getting Started Using the T ouchP ad™ Checking the HDD operating status After restoring your hard disk driv e, you can check its status as follows: 1 Click Start . 2 Right-click Computer . 3 Select Manage . 4 Click Disk Manageme nt . 5 Highlight the hard disk dri ve in the V olume list to display its status in the lower portion of the screen.
61 Getting Started Using external display de vices Because the T ouchPad is much smaller than the display screen, moving your cursor acros s the screen often means having to move your finger several times across the T ouchPad in the preferred direction.
62 Getting Started Using external display de vices Before connecting an external monitor or vid eo projector , configure your computer for the t ype of de vice you are connecting. T o do this , refer to the documentation for your operating system and de vices.
63 Getting Started Using an external k e yboard ❖ Swap-Switch primary display between int ernal display and external monitor when using extended desktop (Sample Image) Display options window The right-most icon in the above illustration is for the Swap Image Display mode.
64 Getting Started Using a mouse Using a mouse Y ou may want to use a mouse instead of the computer’ s built-in T o uchPad. Y ou can use a USB-compatible mouse. Connecting a printer Y our printer documentation may require you to install the printer software before physically connecting the printe r to your computer .
65 Getting Started Connecting an optional external disk ette drive If your printer does not support Plug and Play , follo w these steps to set it up for the first time. Y ou only need to set up the printer once. 1 Click Start , Contro l Panel , Hardware and Sound , and then under Printers , click A dd a printer .
66 Getting Started T urning off the computer T o connect an optional external USB disk ette driv e, connect the cable to one of the comput er’ s USB ports.
67 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/dis c 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.
68 Getting Started T urning off the computer Sleep mode The Sleep command places the comput er into a power -saving mode. Sleep sa ves the current state of the computer to memory so that, when you restart the comp uter , you can continue working from where you left of f.
69 Getting Started T urning off the computer Using the Shut Down command The Shut do wn command complet ely shuts down the computer without saving your work or the cu rrent state of th e computer . This command closes all open program s, shuts down the operating system, and then turns of f your computer .
70 Getting Started T urning off the computer 3 Click Change advanced power settings . The Advanced settings tab of th e Power Options windo w appears. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of P ower Options screen 4 Click Power buttons and lid to display the actions that you can configure.
71 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/off light glows blue. If you turn off the computer by closing the display panel, you can start it again by open i ng the display panel .
72 Getting Started T urning off the computer 2 Click Change pl an settings under the power plan to be customized. The Edit Plan Settin gs window appears. 3 Click Change advanced power settings . The Advanced settings tab of the Po wer Options window appears.
73 Getting Started T urning off the computer 6 Click App l y . 7 Click OK . Once the computer is conf igured, you can place it into Hibernation mode by either pressing the po wer button or closing the display panel, depending on the Hibernation options set.
74 Getting Started T urning off the computer Configuring Sleep mode options Y ou can place the computer into Sleep mode b y either pressing the power b utton or closing the display panel. Y ou can also specify an amount of time after which the computer au tomatically g oes into Sleep mode.
75 Getting Started T urning off the computer 4 Click Change advanced power settings . The Advanced settings tab of th e Power Options windo w appears. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of P ower Options scr een 5 Click Power buttons and lid to display the actions that you can configure.
76 Getting Started Customizing your comp uter’ s settings Starting again from Sleep mode T o start up the computer from Sleep mode, press the power b utton until the on/off light glo ws blue.
77 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.
78 Chapter 2 Learning t he Basics This chapter giv es some computing tips and provides important information about basic features. Computing tips ❖ Sav e your work frequently . Y our work stays in the computer’ s temporary memory until you sav e it to the disk.
79 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.
80 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboar d Using the keyboard Y our computer’ s ke yboard contai ns character keys, control ke ys, function ke ys, and special W indo ws ® keys, providing all the functionality of a full- size ke yboard.
81 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboar d Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys (Sample Illustration) Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys The Ctrl , Fn , and Alt keys do dif ferent things depending on the program you are using. For more inform ation, see your prog ram documentation.
82 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboar d Overlay keys The ke ys with gray numbers and symbols on the front of them form the numeric and cursor ov erlay . This overlay lets you enter numeric data or control the cursor as you would using the 10-key ke ypad on a desktop comput er’ s k eyboard .
83 Learning the Basics Starting a pr og ram Starting a program The easiest way to start a program is to double-click the name of the file that contains the information you want to work on. T o find the file, use the Start menu or W indo ws ® Explorer .
84 Learning the Basics Starting a pr ogram Starting a program from Windows ® Explorer If a program is not listed in th e All Programs menu, yo u can start it from W indows ® E xplorer . W indo ws ® Explorer gi ves you a view of your computer’ s contents as a hi erarchy or “tree.
85 Learning the Basics Saving your work Starting a program using the Start Search field This example 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 the Start menu.
86 Learning the Basics Saving your work Saving files 1 In your Windo ws ® -based application, click File , and then Sav e . 2 Click Browse f olders . If you are working with a docum ent that already has a f ile name, this i s all you need to do. If you created a ne w document, your program displays a Sav e As dialog box.
87 Learning the Basics Printing your work Using a file extension Most programs assign an extension to the f ile name that identifies the file as being created in the pr ogram with a particular format. F or example, Microsoft ® W ord saves f iles with a .
88 Learning the Basics Backing up your work 3 Specify the print parameters. For e xample, the range of pages and number of copies to print. 4 Click Print . Backing up your work Back up all the files you create in case something happens to your computer .
89 Learning the Basics Using the optical drive Using the optical drive Optical storage has become the preferred medium for software, music, and video. Digital versatile discs (D VDs) provide a significant increase in data storage and support featur es that are not av ailable on any other video platfo rm.
90 Learning the Basics Using the optical drive Do not press the eject button or turn off the computer while the drive in-use indicator light is glowing. Doing so could damage the dis c or the drive. When the disc tray is open, be careful not to touch the lens or the area around it.
91 Learning the Basics Using the optical drive 6 Place the disc carefully in th e disc tray , label side up. (Sample Illustration) P ositioning the disc in the drive 7 Gently press the disc onto the center spindle until it clicks into place. Handle DVDs and CDs carefully , making contact only with the center hole and edge.
92 Learning the Basics Using the optical drive When using Windows Media ® Player , your system may not be able to activate Sleep or Hibernation modes. T o prevent this from occurring, close Windows Media ® Player before you select Sleep or Hibernation mode.
93 Learning the Basics Using the optical drive If your disc does not run using this m ethod, try using an application that is associated with the media on the disc. For example, if it is a music CD, open Windo ws Media ® Player and use it to select and then play the CD.
94 Learning the Basics T oshiba’ s online r esour ces 2 Pull the tray out until it is fully open , remove the disc, and place it in its protecti ve co ver .
95 Chapter 3 Mobile Computing This chapter cov ers all aspects of using your com puter while trav eling. T oshiba’ s energy-saver design Y our computer enters a low-po wer suspension mode when it is not being used, thereby conserving energy and sa ving money in the process.
96 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power Battery Notice Battery life may vary considerably from specifications depending on product model, configuration, applications, power management settings and features utilized, as well as th e natural performance variations produced by the design of indi vidual components.
97 Mobile Computing Char ging ba tteries Power management Y our computer ships with t he power management options preset to a configuration that will prov ide the most stable opera ting en vironment and optimum system performan ce for both A C po wer and battery modes.
98 Mobile Computing Char gi ng batteries Charging the main battery T o charge the main battery while it is in your computer , plug the computer into a li ve electrical ou tlet.
99 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power The above error message may vary by computer model. The RTC battery does not charge while the computer is turned off even when the AC adaptor is ch arging the computer . The RTC battery charges when the computer is powered on.
100 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 correc t input from the AC power supply . Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the ba tter y pack.
101 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power Determining remaining battery power Wait at least 16 se conds after turning on the computer before trying to monitor the remaining battery power . The computer needs this time to check the battery’ s remaining capac ity and perform its calculations.
102 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power If you hav e Hibernation mode enabled (the default), the computer copies the details of your open pr ograms and files to the hard disk before shutting down. For more information on using Hibernation, see “Hibernation mode” on page 67.
103 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power 4 Click Battery to display the battery options. 5 Configure the alarm settings to suit your needs. Conserving batter y power How long a fully char ge.
104 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power Power Plans Y ou can choose a predefined Po wer Plan or select your o wn combination of power options. T o do this: 1 Click Start , Contro l Panel , Mobile PC , and th en Power Options . The W indo ws ® Po wer Options window appears.
105 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power By default the three po wer plans Balanced, Po wer Sa ver , and High Performance are satisfactory for mo st people and do not need to be edited. The Power Sa ve r plan is th e best used for maximum battery time.
106 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery Changing the main batter y When your main battery has ru n out of power , you have two options: plug in the A C adaptor or install a char ged main battery .
107 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery 5 Slide the battery release lock to the unlo cked position. (Sample Illustration) Unlocking the battery r elease lock 6 Slide the battery release latch to release the battery . 7 Pull the discharged battery out of the computer .
108 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery Inserting a charged battery T o insert a battery: 1 W ipe the terminals of the charge d battery with a clean cloth to ensure a good connection. 2 Insert the charged battery into the slot until the latch clicks.
109 Mobile Computing T aking car e of your battery 4 T urn the computer right side up. 5 Reconnect any cables that were remov ed in step 3 of “Removing the battery from the computer” on page 106 . 6 Restart the computer . T aking care of your batter y The follo wing sections offer tips on how to take care of your battery and prolong its life.
110 Mobile Computing T aking car e of your battery Maintaining your batter y Fully discharging your battery pack will allo w better accurac y of the battery meter . T o fully discharge your battery pack: ❖ Periodically , disconnect the computer from a power source and operate it on battery power until the battery pack fully discharges.
111 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 .
112 Mobile Computing T raveling tips T raveling tips The en vironmental precautions listed in “Selecting a place to work” on page 34 , also apply while traveling. ❖ Nev er leav e your computer on a sunny ledge or in a place where it could get wet or covered in dust.
113 Chapter 4 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features In this chap ter , you will explore so me of the special features of your notebook computer . Exploring the desktop The desktop is the launching pad for everything you can do in the W indows ® operating system.
114 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Explorin g the desktop Finding your way around the desktop Y our computer’ s desktop includes several standard features: icons, Start button, T askb ar , Notification Area, and background pattern.
115 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Exploring the desktop Y our desktop may contain other icons depe nding on your configuration. See W indo ws ® online Help for more specific information on each icon and ho w to use it.
116 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 wit.
117 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Setting up for communications 7 Click OK to close the properties dialog box for that specific modem. 8 Click OK to close the Phone and Modem Options dialog box.
118 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 jack Connect the built-in modem only to ordinary analog phone lines. Never connect the built-in modem to a digital line (ISDN).
119 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Setting up for communications Setting up the connection T o set up an off ice connection, consult your network administrator for network settings and ad dition al considerations.
120 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features An overview of using the Internet Using Wireless LAN connectivity Wireless connectivity and some features may require you to purchase additional software, external hardware or services. Availa bility of public wireless LAN access points may be limited.
121 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features An overview of using the Internet The Internet The Internet is an asso ciation of thousands of networks and millions of computers around th e world connected by communications lines. They all work together to share information.
122 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features An overview of using the Internet If you are using your computer at the off ice, then you probably connect to the Internet through your comp any’ s network. See your network administrator about connecting to the Internet.
123 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Explorin g audio featur es Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet T ransferring files from one co mputer to another is termed uploading (transferring data from your computer to a site on the W eb), or downloading (transferring data from a site on the W eb to your computer).
124 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using an Expr essCar d™ Using external speakers or headphones Y our computer is equipped 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 ste reo speakers.
125 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using an Expr essCar d™ 2 Insert the ExpressCard. (Sample Illustration) Inserting an ExpressCar d 3 When the card is almost all the way into th e slot, push f irmly but gently to ensure a firm c onnection with the computer .
126 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot (A vailable on certain models) The Bridge Media Adapter slot (av ailable on certain m.
127 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using the i.LINK ® port Removing memor y media 1 Prepare the media for remo v al by clicking the Safely Remo ve Hardwar e icon in the Notification Area and then selecting the card or device you want to remove.
128 Chapter 5 Utilities Y our computer includes sev eral utilities designed to help yo u to reconfigure your system to best meet your individual needs. T o gether , these allo w you to ascerta in certain system details, set additional options, or change default optio ns.
129 Utilities TOSHIB A Assist TOSHIBA Assist The TOSHIB A Assist pro vides qui ck access to computer functions and allows you to customize a range of com puter settings. T o access TOSHIB A Assist, do one of the following: ❖ Double-click the TOSHIB A Assist shortcut icon on the desktop.
130 Utilities TOSHIB A Assist Connect The features av ailable in this category are: ❖ ConfigFree ® Connectivity Doctor ❖ Bluetooth ® Settings ❖ Bluetooth ® Local COM Setting s (Sample Image) .
131 Utilities TOSHIB A Assist Secure The features av ailable in this category are: ❖ Supervisor password ❖ User password (Sample Image) T OSHIBA Assist window – Secur e tab.
132 Utilities TOSHIB A Assist Protect & Fix The feature a vailable in this category is: ❖ TOSHIB A PC Diagnostic T ool Utility (Sample Image) T OSHIBA Assist window – Pr otect & F ix tab.
133 Utilities TOSHIB A Assist Optimize The features av ailable in this category are: ❖ TOS HI BA SD ™ Memory Card Format Utility ❖ Mouse Utility ❖ TOSHIB A Hardware Se tup ❖ TOSHIB A Zooming.
134 Utilities TOSHIB A Application Installer TOSHIBA Application Installer (A vailable on certain models) The TOSH IB A Application Inst aller allo ws you to re install the dri vers and applications that were originally bundled with your computer .
135 Utilities Setting passwor ds Setting passwords Setting a password lets you walk aw ay from your compu ter , providing additional protection for your files. When you set a password, you must enter the password before you can w ork on your computer again.
136 Utilities Setting passwor ds Using a supervisor password A supervisor password pre vents other users from changing hardware configuration options. Setting a supervisor password If you choose to se.
137 Utilities Setting passwor ds 6 Click OK . A pop-up screen ap pears asking for the User Password Mode. 7 Select whether the user password allo ws the user to change the hardware configuration: ❖ .
138 Utilities Setting passwor ds T o register a password for the po wer -on password functions: 1 Click Start , All Programs , To s h i b a , Utilities , and then TOSHIB A Assist . The TOSHIB A Assist windo w appears. 2 On the left side, click the Secure tab .
139 Utilities TOSHIB A PC Dia gnostic T ool Utility 4 Click Not Registered. A pop-up screen ap pears asking for a password. 5 Enter the user password, then click OK . TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic T ool Utility This utility can h elp diagnose problem s with devices in your computer .
140 Utilities TOSHIB A SD™ Memory Card F ormat Utility TOSHIBA SD ™ Memor y Card Format Utility This utility is used to for mat SD ™ cards used with the Bridge Media Adapter slot. T o format an SD memory car d using this util ity: 1 Click Start , All Programs , To s h i b a , Utilities , and then SD Memory Card F ormat .
141 Utilities Mouse Utility Mouse Utility The Mouse utility allows you to change your pointing device or mouse settings. T o access the Mouse utility: 1 Click Start , Contr ol Panel , and then Mouse under Hardwa re and Sound , or click the Mouse icon in the Optimize tab of TOSHIB A Assi st .
142 Utilities TO S H I B A H a rd w a re S e t u p TOSHIBA Hardware Setup TOSHIB A Hardware Setup is the T oshib a configuration management tool av ailable through th e W indows ® operating system.
143 Utilities TOSHIB A Zooming Utility ❖ Boot Priority —Allo ws you to change the sequence in which your computer searches the dr i ves for the operating system Y ou can also manually choose the Boot Priority by pressing the power b utton to power on the computer , then quickly pressing the F12 ke y , or the right or left arrow k eys.
144 Utilities TOSHIB A Zooming Utility T o access the TOSHIB A Zooming Utility: 1 Click Start , All Programs , To s h i b a , Utilities, and then TOSHIB A Zooming Utility . The TOSHIB A Zooming Utility Properties screen appears. ( S a m p l e I m a ge ) TO S H I B A Z o o m i n g Utility Pr operties scr een 2 Select the desired option(s).
145 Utilities CD/D VD Drive Acousti c Silencer CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer This utility can slow the speed of your optical driv e to make it run more quietly .
146 Utilities TOSHIB A Accessibility TOSHIBA Accessibility The TOSHIB A Accessibility utility allows you to use the Fn ke y to create a hot key combination wit h one of the function ke ys without pressing the two keys simultaneously as is usually required.
147 Utilities ConfigF r ee® For more information on using ConfigFree, see the ConfigFree online Help. The ConfigFree utilities include the follo wing: ❖ Connectivity Doctor—The Connecti vity Doctor utility is used to analyze network connections and fix networking problems with your notebook computer .
148 Utilities ConfigF r ee® ConfigFree ® Utilities Connectivity Doctor The Connectivity Doctor lets you analyze your network connections and fix network connection prob lems. Using Connectivity Doctor , you can vie w detailed network inform ation by simply mo ving the mouse poin ter .
149 Utilities ConfigF r ee® A profile contains the currently conf igured network settings on the computer , as well as information about any network de vices.
150 Chapter 6 If Somet hing G oes W r o ng Some problems you may encounter wh en using your computer are relativ ely easy to identify and solve. Others may require help fro m your network administrator or the manufacturer of the software program. This chapter aims to help you solve many problems b y yourself.
151 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 .
152 If Something Goes Wrong Pr oblems when you turn on the computer If you are using an A C adaptor , v eri fy that the computer is recei ving power from the external po wer source by looking at the A C power light. If the indicator is glo wing, th e computer is conn ected to a liv e external po wer source.
153 If Something Goes Wrong Pr oblems when you turn on the computer If you are running on battery power , it is recommended that you do not lea ve the computer in Sleep mode for lo ng periods of time. T o charge the battery , leave the computer plugged into a liv e wall outlet for sev eral hours.
154 If Something Goes Wrong The W indo ws ® operating system is not working 5 V erify that the A C adaptor is th e correct unit for your computer model.
155 If Something Goes Wrong The W indo ws ® operating system is not working ❖ Safe Mode with Command Pr ompt ❖ Enable Boot Logging ❖ Enable low-resolution video (640x480) ❖ Last Kno wn Good C.
156 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict The Windows ® operating system can help you If the operating system has started properly but you still ha ve a problem using your co mputer , the online Help can assist you in troubleshooting the pro blem.
157 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict The device most recently connected to the system is th e one most likely to be causing a conflict. Resolving conflicts There are sev eral things you can do to resolve hardw are conflicts: ❖ Get the most recent dri vers from the manuf acturer .
158 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict ❖ The Resources tab, which lists resources assigned to the monitor , optional external opti cal driv e, optional external diskette dri ve, and other power -using functions. Thi s tab does not appear if the device is not using resources.
159 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict Power and the batteries Y our computer recei ve s its po wer through the AC adaptor and power cord/cable or from the system batteries (battery , optional secondary battery , and real-t ime clock (R TC) battery).
160 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict Check the po wer options vi a your Po wer Plans (see “Power Plans” on page 104 ). Hav e you added a device, such as an ExpressCard or mem.
161 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict Display problems Here are some typical displ ay problems and their sol utions: The screen is blank. Display Auto Off may ha ve gone into ef fect. Press any ke y to acti vate the screen. Y ou may ha ve acti v ated the instan t password feature by pressing Fn and F1 simultaneously .
162 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict The built-in scr een flickers. Some flickering is a normal result of the way the screen produces colors. T o reduce the am ount of flickering, try using fe wer colors. T o change the number of colors displayed: 1 Right-click in a blank area of the W indo ws ® desktop.
163 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict Disk drive problems Problems with the hard disk or with a diskette dri ve usually sho w up as an inability to access the disk or as s ector errors. Sometimes a disk problem may cause one or m ore f iles to appear to have g arbage in them.
164 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict Y our data files ar e damaged or corrupted. Refer to your software documentation for file recov ery procedures. Many software packages auto matically create backup files. Y ou may also be able to recover lost data using utility software.
165 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict Y ou press the disc eject b utton, but the dri ve tray does not slide out. Make sure the computer is connect ed to a po wer source and turned on. The optical dri ve eject me chanism requires po wer to operate.
166 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict The computer emits a loud , high-pitched noise. This is feedback between the mi crophone and the speakers. It occurs in any sound system when i nput from a micropho ne is fed to the speakers and the speak er volume is too loud.
167 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict 2 Double-click the appr opriate ExpressCard, which w ill be listed under one of the categories sho wn, for example: Disk driv es, Network adapters, Other , etc.
168 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict Refer to the card’ s documentation, which should contain a troubleshooting section. Printer problems This sectio n lists some of t he most common pr inter problems . The printer will not print.
169 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict Modem problems (A vailable on certain models) This section lists comm on modem problems. The modem will not r eceive or transmit pr operly . Make sure the cable from the modem to the telephone line is firmly connected to the computer’ s modem port and the telephone line jack.
170 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict T o determine if your computer has an internal Wi-Fi ® adapter , check the device list in Device Manager (part of the Windows ® Control Panel, Hardware and Sound). Some T oshiba models may have a Wi-Fi ® antenna switch even though they do not have an internal Wi-Fi ® adapter .
171 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict 4 Enter IPCONFIG / ALL and press Enter . The IP address for each activ e network adapter will be displayed.
172 If Something Goes Wrong D VD operating pr ob lems 5 The W indo ws ® operating system wi ll no w try to establish a wireless connection. The Windows ® operating system wireless management facility does not work.
173 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits 3 Select Never on When to turn of f the display . 4 Click Sav e changes . The screen sa ver runs while y ou ar e watching a movie or title. If the screen sav er is enabled, it runs on top of any movie or title you are watching.
174 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits Read the user’ s guides. It is very dif ficult to provide a f ail-safe set of steps you can follow ev ery time you experience a problem with the computer . Y our ability to solve problems will improve as you learn about ho w the computer and its software work together .
175 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits 3 Click Cre ate . 4 In the input field, enter a name that is descripti ve enough to be easily understood in the future, such as “Before inst alling Brand X Accounting app. ” Then click Create .
176 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits Backing up your data or your entire computer with the Windows ® operating system The most v aluable component of y our computer system is the data you create and store on its hard dr ive.
177 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits General tips for installing hardware and software Here are a fe w tips to help ensure safe and easy installation of ne w hardware (printers, pointing devices, e xternal hard drives, D VD writers, scanners, etc.
178 If Something Goes Wrong If you need further assistance 4 Restart the W indo ws ® operating system. 5 Use the new hardw are or software for a while, noting any new problems. Mak e sure that your critical application s (e-mail, business applications , etc.
179 If Something Goes Wrong Other T oshiba Internet W eb sites Contacting T oshiba If you still need help and suspect that the problem is hardware- related, T oshiba of fers a variety of resources to help you.
180 If Something Goes Wrong T oshiba’ s worldwide off ices T oshiba’ s worldwide offices A ustralia T oshiba (Australia) P ty . Limited 84-92 T alav era Road North Ryde NSW 2113 Sydney Australia Canada T oshiba Canada Ltd. 191 McNabb Street Markham, Ontario L3R - 8H2 Canada France T o shiba Systèmes (France) S.
181 If Something Goes Wrong T oshiba’ s worldwide of fices For more information on additio nal T osh iba worldwide locations, please visit: www .toshiba. co.jp/i ndex. htm . United States T o shiba America Information Systems, Inc. 9740 Irvine Boulev ard Irvine, California 92618 United States The Rest of Europe T oshiba Europe (I .
182 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Appendix A Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot ke ys and TO SHIB A Cards provi de a quick way to modify selected system functions and to launch applications. There are two types of T OSHIB A Cards: Hot Ke y Cards and Application Cards.
183 Hot Keys /TOSHIBA Cards Hot K e y Car ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using the Hot Key Cards The Hot Ke y Cards are normally hidden from view . The Cards appear 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 displayed by pr essing the associated hot key .
184 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: Not all functions are supported on all models. TOSHIB A Assist For more infor mation, refer to “TOSHIB A Assist” on page 129 .
185 Hot Keys /TOSHIBA Cards Application Cards 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 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.
186 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 The Card Case displays tw o rows of Cards. Cards that appear solid (not tr ansparent) in the bottom ro w are enabled and can be selected when the Application Cards are displayed. The top row contains all of the disabled cards.
187 Hot Keys /TOSHIBA Cards Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Volume Mute or Fn + This TOSHIB A Card or hot ke y enables/disables volume mute on your computer .
188 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Password security The Fn + F1 hot key function acti v ates instant security . The user logon screen will appear and a us er with a valid account will need to log back on to gain access to the computer .
189 Hot Keys /TOSHIBA Cards Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Power plan or Fn + This TOSHIB A Card or hot ke y displays the power plans and cycles through the power plans. The properties of each po wer plan, and the po wer plans that are displayed by this function, are set in the Power Options window .
190 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sleep mode or Fn + This TOSHIB A Card or hot k e y places the computer into Sleep mode. For more information about Sleep mode, please see “Using and configuring Sleep mode” on page 73 .
191 Hot Keys /TOSHIBA Cards Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Hibernation mode or Fn + This TOSHIB A Card or hot k e y places the computer into Hibernatio n mode. If Hibernation mode is disabled, this hot key will not respond. For more information on Hibernation mode, see “Using and configuring Hibernation mode” on page 71 .
192 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Display modes or Fn + This TOSHIB A Card or hot ke y cycles through the power - on display options .
193 Hot Keys /TOSHIBA Cards Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Display brightness Cycle through the display modes, th en select the desired mode. Not all functions are supported on all m odels. Some systems also support an additional Swap Image Display mode.
194 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Disabling or enabling wireless devices or Fn + This TOSHIB A Card or hot ke y enables/disables th e optional wireless devices installed in your computer . The wireless modes are: ❖ Wi - F i ® enabled—Enables just the Wi-Fi ® module.
195 Hot Keys /TOSHIBA Cards Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Disabling or enabling the T ouchPad ™ or Fn + This TOSHIB A Card or hot ke y enables/disables th e T o uchPad. For more information on using the T ou chPad, see “Using the T o uchPad™” on page 60 .
196 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Changing screen resolution or Fn + [ Space bar ] This TOSHIB A Card or hot key switches screen resolution.
197 Hot Keys /TOSHIBA Cards Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Keyboard hot key functions Fn + This hot ke y turns the curs or control ov erlay on and o f f. Fn + This hot ke y turns the numeric overlay on and of f. Fn + This hot ke y turns the scroll lock featu re on and off.
198 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 universal po wer supply you can use worldwide. This appendix show s the shapes of the typical A C po wer cord/cable connectors fo r v arious parts of the world.
199 Glossar y TECHNICAL NOTE: Some features defined in this glossary may not be available on your computer . Acronyms The follo wing acronyms may app ear in this user’ s guide.
200 Glossary DOS disk operating system DPI dots per inch DSTN dual supertwist nem atic DV D digital versatile (or video) disc DV D - R O M digital versatile (or vide o) disc read-only memory ECP enhan.
Glossary 201 SDRAM synchronous dynamic random access memory SRAM static random access memory SVGA super video graphics adapter TFT thin film transistor USB univ ersal serial b us URL uniform resource lo cator WA N wide area netw ork www W orld W ide W eb Te r m s The following terms may appear in this user’ s guide.
202 Glossary baud rate — The speed at which a comm unication de vice, such as a printer or mo dem, transmits in formation. Baud rate is the numb er of signal changes per second (not necessarily the same as bits per second). See also bits per second .
Glossary 203 central processing unit (CPU) — The chip that functions as the “brain” of the computer . It takes informa tion from outside sources, such as memory or keyboard input, processes the information, and sends the results to another device that uses the information.
204 Glossary device — A component attached to the computer . Devices may be external (outside the computer’ s case) or internal (inside the computer’ s case). Printers, disk dr iv es, and modems are examples of devices. device dri ver — A program (called a “dri ve r”) that permits a computer to communicate with a device.
Glossary 205 double-density d iskette — A 3.5-inch diskette that can hold up to 720 KB of information (half the capac ity of a high-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.
206 Glossary f ile extension — The three characters foll o wing the period (prono unced “dot”) at the end of a f ile name. The extension indicates the type of file. Examples are .ex e for program files and .hlp for help files . See also file name .
Glossary 207 hot key — (1) A feature in which cert ain keys in combination with the Fn key can s et system options or control system parameters, such as the batter y sav e mode. (2 ) A ke y or combina tion of k eys that acti vates a memory resident program.
208 Glossary local area network — See LAN. logical drive — A section of a disk that is recognized by the operating system as a separate disk dri ve. A system’ s logical dri ves may dif fer from its physical dri ves. For e xample, a single hard disk driv e may be partitioned in to two or more logical drives.
Glossary 209 non-system disk — A disk for storin g programs and data that cannot be used to start the computer . Compare system disk . O online — A vailable through the computer .
210 Glossary program — A set of instructions that can be exe cuted by a computer . The general classes of programs (also called software) are operating system, application, an d utility . See also operati ng system, application, utili ty . properties — The attrib utes of an object or de vice.
Glossary 211 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. On your computer , the seri al port provides a serial interf ace between the computer and an appropriate device.
212 Glossary Wi- F i ® — A registered trademark term of the W i-Fi Alliance that stands for W ireless Fidelity , and is anot her term for the communication protocol to permit an Ethernet connect ion using wireless communication components. W orld Wide W eb (w ww) — The worldwide network of W eb sites linked together ov er the Internet.
213 Index A A C adaptor 39 AC p ow e r connecting adaptor 40 accessories memory 44 adding memory 44 Alt ke ys 81 Application Cards 184 audio fil e s 123 audio features 123 B backing up files 79 batter.
214 Index set up 116 compact disk dri ve using 89 computer caring for 76 cleaning 76 moving 76 non-system disk or disk error message 153 not accessing disk driv es 152 running on battery power 95 sett.
215 Index problem solving 166 removing 125 ext e rn al monitor not working 162 mouse 64 external diskette driv e connecting 65 external display , adj usting 63 F F A T (File Allocation T able) 163 fil.
216 Index keyboard, e xternal 63 keyboard, full-size 80 L lock computer , using 77 M main battery removing 106 memory adding 44 problem solving 158 removing expansion slot cov er 47 memory module inse.
217 Index using Shut Dow n 69 using Sleep 73 precautions 35 primary button 61 printer connecting 64 problem solving 168 printing a file 87 problem solving AC p o w e r 159 accessing disk dri ves 152 b.
218 Index saving f iles 85 screen blank 161 does not look norm al/flickers 161 secondary button 61 set up communications 116 setting up adding memory 44 computer 37 , 45 setting up a connection 119 Sl.
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