Manuel d'utilisation / d'entretien du produit A5-S116 du fabricant Toshiba
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PMAD00046010 05/05 T ecra ® A5 Series Use r ’ s Guide If you need assistance: ❖ T oshiba’ s Support W ebsite pcsupport.toshiba.com ❖ T oshiba Global Support Centre Calling within the United S.
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 valence Number (REN) assigned to each terminal device pro vides an indication of the maximum number of terminals allowed to be connected to a telephone interface.
8 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Wireless LAN and your Health W ireless LAN products, like other radio de vices, emit radio frequenc y electromagnetic energy . The level of ener gy emitted by W ireless LAN devices howe v er is far much less than the elect romagnetic ener gy emitted by wireless devices lik e for example mobile phones.
9 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this de vice may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause unde sired operation of th is de vice.
10 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Finnish: V almistaja TOSHIB A Corp . Digital Media Network Company vakuuttaa täten että Radio LAN device tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999/5/EY oleellisten v aatimusten ja sitä koskevien direktii vin muiden ehtojen mukainen.
11 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 USA – Federal Communica tions Commission (FCC) This device complies with P art 15 of FC C Rules. Operation of the de vices in a W ireless LAN System is subject to the follo wing two conditions: ❖ This device may not cause harmful interference.
12 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Radio Frequency Interference Require ments This device is restricted to indoor use due to its operation in the 5.15 GHz to 5.25 GHz freq uency range. FCC r equires this product to be used indoors for frequency ra nge 5.15 GHz to 5.
13 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using this Equipment in Japan In Japan, the frequency bandwi dth of 2,400 MHz to 2,483.5 MHz for second generation low-po wer data communicatio n systems such as this equipment ov erlaps that of mobile object identifi cation systems (premises radio station and specified lo w-po wer radio station).
14 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Device Authorization This device obtains the T echnical Regu lation Conformity Certification and the T echnical Conditions Complian ce Approval, and it belongs to the device c.
15 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 802.11b (2.4 GHz) Europe - Restrictions for us e of 2.4 GHz Frequencies in European Community Countries Australia Austria Belgium Canada Denmark Finland France Germany Greece .
16 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 802.11a (5 GHz) Tu r b o M o d e ( 5 G H z ) Europe - Restrictions for use of 5 GHz Frequencies in European Community Countries O: allowed ×: forbidden E’necessaria la concessione minis teriale anche per l’uso interno. V erificare con i riv enditori la procedura da seguire.
17 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ T o remain in conformance with Euro pean spectrum usage laws for W ireless LAN operation, the above 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz channel limitations apply . The user should use the wireless LAN utility to check the current channel of operation.
18 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 802.11b (2.4 GHz) 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.
19 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.
20 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Bluetooth ® wireless technology Interoperability Bluetooth ® Cards from TOSHIB A are designed to be interoperable with any product with Bluetooth wireless technology that is.
21 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Bluetooth ® wireless technology and your Health The products with Bluetooth wireless technology , like other radio devices, emit radio frequency electromagnetic ener gy .
22 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 L ’utilisation de ce dispositif est autorisée seulement aux conditions suiv antes: (1) il ne doit pas produire de brouillage et (2) l’utilisateur du dispositif doit étre prét à accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique reçu, même si ce brouillage est susceptible de compromettre le fonctionnement du dispositif.
23 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Changes or modifications made to this equipment not expr essl y approved by TOSHIBA or parties authorized by TOSHIBA c ould void the user’ s authority to operate th e equipment.
24 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.
25 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. DVD-ROM, multi-function drive safety instructions The DVD-ROM and multi-function drives employ a laser system.
26 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.
27 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T rademarks T ecra and Noteworthy are re gistered trademarks, and FreedomW are and SmartMedia are trademarks, of T oshiba America Information Systems, Inc. and/ or T oshiba Corporation. Microsoft and W indo ws are registered tr ademarks of Microsoft Co rporation in the United States and/or other countries.
28 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2 .3 Contents Introduction ................ ................................................................ 36 This guide ...............................................................37 Safety icons ...........................
29 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2 .3 Using the computer for the first time ......................53 Opening the display panel .................................53 Your computer’s features and specifications ....54 Turning on the power ................
30 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2 .3 Moving the computer ........................................ 84 Using a computer lock ............................................84 Chapter 2: Learning the Ba sics ................................................. 86 Computing tips .
31 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2 .3 Powering down the computer ...............................107 Using Turn Off Computer or Shut Down .........108 Using Hibernation ...........................................110 Using Standby ........................
32 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2 .3 The Internet ....................................................140 The World Wide Web .....................................140 Internet Service Providers ...............................141 Connecting to the Internet .
33 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2 .3 Setting a supervisor password ........................159 Deleting a supervisor password ......................160 Setting user passwords ........................................161 Using an instant password .......
34 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2 .3 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .....189 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........190 Memory problems ..........................................192 Power and the batteries ...........................
35 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2 .3 Display brightness ................................................ 231 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad .....................231 Zooming applications in/out .................................231 Keyboard hot keys .
36 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 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. Y ou will f ind your operating system, Microsoft ® Wi n d ow s ® XP Professional, already installed on your computer .
37 Introductio n This guide 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The product specifications and configura tion information are designed for a product Series. Y our particular model may no t have all the features an d specifi cations listed or illustrated.
38 Introduction Safety icons 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Safety icons This manual contains safety in structions that must be observed to a v oid potential h azards that could result in personal injuries, damage to your equipment, or loss of data.
39 Introductio n Other documentation 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Other icons used Additional icons highlight ot her helpful or educational information: TECHNICAL NOTE: This icon indi cates technical information about the computer . HINT : This icon indicates helpful hints and tips.
40 Introduction Service options 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Ser vice options T oshiba offers a full line of optional service programs to complement its limited warranty . T oshiba's standard limited warranty , extended warranty , and s ervice upgrade terms and conditions are av ailable at www .
41 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.
42 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 ❖ Equipme.
43 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 .
44 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 e rrors or instab ility in its operation. Before you remove a PC Card, always wait for it to cool.
45 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 .
46 Getting Started Setting up your computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o register your compu ter online or to sig n up for an Internet account, you must either connect the b uilt-in modem to a telephone line or establ ish a Local Area Netw ork (LAN) connection.
47 Getting Started Re gistering your co mputer with T oshiba 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 If you are conne cting your computer to a network, consu lt your system administrator before you choose your computer name and network setting s. 6 Follo w the remaining screen prompts to complete the setup process.
48 Getting Started Connecting to a power so ur ce 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 After starting your computer fo r the first time yo u may want to: ❖ Add more memory (see “ Adding mem ory” on page 55 ) .
49 Getting Started Connecting to a po wer sour ce 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 When you connect the AC adapter to the computer , always follow the steps in the exact order as described in th e User's Guide.
50 Getting Started Connecting to a power so ur ce 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample connecting the power cor d/cable to the A C adapter 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.
51 Getting Started Connecting to a po wer sour ce 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Never tamper with the cord/cable or plug; never splice or alter a cord/cable; never bend or twist a cord/cable; never place heav.
52 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 batter y pack is malfunctioning, or it is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply . Disconnect the AC cable and remove the main batter y pack.
53 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.
54 Getting Started Using the computer for the fir st time 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 large number of thin-f ilm transistors (TFT) and is manufactured using high-prec ision technology . Any small bright dots that may appear on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manu facturing technolog y .
55 Getting Started Adding memory 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 Press and hold the po wer b utton in until the po wer b utton and the on/off light on the system indicator panel glo w green—about one second. Sample turning on the power The preinstalled operating system will load automatically .
56 Getting Started Adding memory 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 For more information on memory options, check the accessories information that ca me with your compute r , or visit accessories.toshiba.c om . Installing a memory module Y our computer has two memory module slots.
57 Getting Started Adding memory 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 If the computer is on, begin at step 1 ; otherwise, skip to step 3 . 1 If the compu ter is on, click Start , Shut Down . The Shut Do wn windo w appears. 2 Click Shut down . The operatin g system turns of f the computer .
58 Getting Started Adding memory 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 6 Using a standard Phillips No. 1 scre wdriver , unscre w the scre w that secures the memory module slot co ver . Sample unscr e wing the memory module slot cover 7 Remov e the memory slot cov er .
59 Getting Started Adding memory 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 9 Remov e the ne w memory module from its antistatic packaging. Avoid touching the connectors on the memory module or on the computer . Grease or dust on the connectors may cause memor y access problems.
60 Getting Started Adding memory 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample aligning the memo ry module in the soc ket 13 Gently press do wn on the memory module connector until the clips snap into place. Sample pr essing down on th e memory module connector until the clips snap into place Do not force the memory module into position.
61 Getting Started Adding memory 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 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. Y ou can no w continue setting up the computer . When the operating system ha s loaded, you can verify that the computer has recognized th e additional memory module.
62 Getting Started Adding memory 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2 Pull the clips aw ay fro m the memory module. The memory mo dule pops up slightly . 3 Gently lift the m em or y module to a 45 degree angle and slide it out of the slot. Sample r emoving the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cov er and tighten the screw .
63 Getting Started Har d Drive Recovery Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 as described in step 13 of “A d d i n g m e m o r y ” starting on page 55. Hard Drive Recover y Utilities Y our computer has.
64 Getting Started Har d Drive Recovery Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 reclaim additional hard disk space used to store the Hard Dri ve Reco very Utilities on your computer . The system will prompt you to insert the appropriate amount of CDs or DVDs to copy the Hard Drive Recovery Utilities.
65 Getting Started Har d Drive Recovery Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 5 Insert the f irst blank CD or D VD into your computer’ s CD/D VD writable driv e when prompted.
66 Getting Started Har d Drive Recovery Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Recovering the original factor y image (recommended) Recovering a hard disk drive to its f actory default setting deletes all partitions on the hard disk drive and your information will be lost.
67 Getting Started Har d Drive Recovery Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2 Click Ye s to begin the restoration. Once complete, a message displays that the HDD has been recov ered.
68 Getting Started Har d Drive Recovery Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recover y media If you need to reco ver yo ur computer to its def ault f actory state, you can re-b uild the system using your Hard Dri ve Recov ery Utilities.
69 Getting Started Har d Drive Recovery Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2 Click Ye s to begin the recov ery process. Once complete, a message displays that the HDD has been recov ered.
70 Getting Started Har d Drive Recovery Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Recovering the entire HDD without the HDD Recover y Area This option recov ers your C: dri ve without creating the HDD Recov ery Utilities partition. This will increase the size of your C: driv e.
71 Getting Started Har d Drive Recovery Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Deleting the Hard Disk Recover y Utility Y ou can delete the HDD reco very partition without losing your data. 1 Click Start , All Programs , Hard Disk Reco very Utilities , then Delete Hard Disk Recov ery Partition .
72 Getting Started Using the T ouchP ad™ 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Installing drivers and applications The TOSHIB A Application Insta ller allo ws you to reinstall the driv ers and applications that were originally b undled with your computer .
73 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 cu rsor across the screen often means having to move your finger several times across the T ouchPad in the pref erred dir ection.
74 Getting Started Using the T ouchP ad™ 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Disabling or enabling the T ouchPad The T ouchPad is enabled b y de f ault. T o change the enable/ disable T ouchPad setting: 1 Click Start , and then Control P anel . The Control P anel windo w appears.
75 Getting Started Using the T ouchP ad™ 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 9 Close the Control Panel windo w . Y ou can also use a hot k ey to disable or enable the T ouchPad.
76 Getting Started T urning of f the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o assign a custom program, click the Select your program button and enter the appropriate information for the program, or select Br owse to find the program.
77 Getting Started Using external display de vices 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Closing the display panel When you are f inished, shut the co mputer do wn and close the display panel to k eep dust and dirt ou t of the computer .
78 Getting Started Using external display de vices 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2 Connect the de vice’ s power cable to a li ve electrical outlet. 3 T urn on the external de vice. 4 Set the display mode by pressing Fn + F5 , or by configuri ng the Display Properties settings.
79 Getting Started Using an external k eyboar d 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 TECHNICAL NOTE: Y ou can also change these se ttings using the Display Properties Box. Set the option for the video contro ller by clicking Start, then Control Panel, Appearance and Themes, an d then Display .
80 Getting Started Using a mouse 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using a mouse If you prefer to use a standard mouse, you can attach a USB mouse to a USB port on your comp uter , or a PS2 or serial mouse to an optional Adv anced Port Replicator III. See your T oshiba sales representati ve for more information.
81 Getting Started Connecting a printer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 for use. Refer to your printe r documentatio n for further instructions. TECHNICAL NOTE: T o determine if your printer supports Plug and Play , check its d ocumentation.
82 Getting Started Connecting an option al e xternal disk ette drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample Add Printer W izard 3 Follo w the on-screen instructio ns to set up your printer . 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.
83 Getting Started Connecting external speakers or headphones 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample connecting an optional external USB diskette drive Connecting external sp eakers or headphones T o attach an external stereo output de vice: 1 Locate the headphone jack on the front of the computer .
84 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 126 .
85 Getting Started Using a computer lock 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample PORT -Noteworthy ® 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.
86 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.
87 Learning the Basics Computing tips 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Back up your f iles to disks (or other remo vable 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.
88 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 key s, and special W indo ws ® k eys, providing all the functionality of a full-size keyboard.
89 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboard 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard Although your computer’ s keyboard layout is comp at ible with a standard full-size ke yboard, it has fe wer ke ys.
90 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboar d 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Function keys The function ke ys (not to be confused with the Fn k ey) are the 12 keys at the top of the ke yboard. Sample function ke ys F1 through F12 are called function ke ys because they e xecute programmed functions wh en pressed.
91 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboard 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample numeric and cu r sor contr o l o verlay 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 .
92 Learning the Basics Starting a pr ogram 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o disable the numeric o verlay , hold down th e Fn ke y and press F11 again. The nume ric mode light on the keyboard indicator panel goes ou t. Using the overlay for cursor control The ke ys with the gray arro ws and symbols on their left front are the cursor control ov erlay ke ys.
93 Learning the Basics Starting a pr ogr am 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Use W indows ® Explorer or My Computer to locat e the program file ❖ Use the Run dialog box The ne xt three sections e xplain how to start a program from the Start menu, Explorer and the Run dialog box.
94 Learning the Basics Starting a pr ogram 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 This example opens W ordPad using W i ndo w s ® Explorer and its filename wor dpad.e xe . 1 Click Start , then point to All Pr ograms . 2 Click Accessories . 3 Click Windo ws Explor er .
95 Learning the Basics Starting a pr ogr am 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Starting a program from the Run dialog box This e xample us es the Run comm and to start W ordPa d: 1 Click Start , then click Ru n . The Run dialog box appears. Sample Run dialog box 2 In the Run dialog box: ❖ If you kno w the program’ s location, type the command line.
96 Learning the Basics Saving your work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Saving your work Before you turn off the computer , save your w ork on the hard disk driv e or diskette/CD.
97 Learning the Basics Saving your work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2 Choose the dri ve and folder where y ou want yo ur f ile to be stored. 3 T ype a fil e name, then click Sa ve . HINT : T o make another copy of the file you are currently working with, choose Save As from the File menu and give the new file a different name.
98 Learning the Basics Printing your work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 unlikely to recognize a strange e xtension an d may refuse to handle your file correctly . TECHNICAL NOTE: By default, the Windows ® XP operating system does not show file exten sions. For information on showing or hiding file extensions, see your Windows ® XP online help.
99 Learning the Basics Using the D V D-R OM or multi-function drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The program displays a Pr int dialog box. Sample Print dialog box 3 Specify the print parameters. For e x ample, the range of pages and number of c opies to print.
100 Learning the Basics Using the D VD-R OM or multi-function drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 TECHNICAL NOTE: Y our DVD-ROM or multi-function drive is set to play region 1 (North Am eric a) DVD-ROMs. If you play a DVD disc from another region, the drive will automatically change to play in the format of the other regi on.
101 Learning the Basics Using the D V D-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.
102 Learning the Basics Using the D VD-R OM or multi-function drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The follo wing system control b u ttons are used to launch the follo wing applications: ❖ The T OSHIB A Assist button acti vates the TOSHIB A Assist. This giv es you quick access to some common functions.
103 Learning the Basics Using the D V D-R OM or multi-function drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 If the disc is dusty , clean it as described in “Caring for CD or D VD Discs” on page 105 .
104 Learning the Basics Using the D VD-R OM or multi-function drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 9 Push the disc tray in b y pressing gently on the center of the tray until it clicks into place.
105 Learning the Basics Using PC Car ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Caring for CD or DVD Discs ❖ Store your discs in thei r original containers to protect them from scratches and keep them clean. ❖ Do not bend a disc or place heav y objects on top of it.
106 Learning the Basics Using your computer at the of fice 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Hot swapping W ith PC Cards, you can replace one PC Card with another while the computer is on. This is called “hot swapping. ” Hot swapping precautions Although you can insert a PC Card at any time, remember not to remov e a card while it is in use.
107 Learning the Basics P owering down the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o back up se veral f iles at one time, use the Microsoft ® Wi n d o w s ® backup program preinstalled on the computer’ s hard disk. Also see “Backing up your data to CDs with W indows XP” on page 217 .
108 Learning the Basics P owering down the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 When you po wer down the computer , you ha ve three options to choose from: T urn Of f (or Shut Down) Computer , Standb y , and Hibernation.
109 Learning the Basics P owering down the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 1 Open the Start menu, click Contr ol Panel , then Pe rf ormance and Maintenance . 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 the options you want from the drop-do wn lists.
110 Learning the Basics P owering down the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Starting again after Shut down T o start the computer up ag ain, press the po wer button until the on/of f light changes to green. If you shut do wn the computer by closing the display panel, you can start it again by opening the display panel.
111 Learning the Basics P owering down the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Configuring your computer for Hibernation 1 Open the Start menu, click Contr ol Panel , then Pe rf ormance and Maintenance . 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 .
112 Learning the Basics P owering down 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/off lig ht turns green. The computer returns to the scre en you were using.
113 Learning the Basics P owering down the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample T urn off computer W indows ® dialo g box If you hold down the Shift key , Stand By become s Hibernate in the T urn off computer dialo g box. T o enter hibernation mode, you must hold down the Shift key while you s elect Hibernate.
114 Learning the Basics T oshiba’s online r esour ces 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 4 Select Standby for the options you w ant. ❖ When I press the po wer button Set this option to Standby to put the computer into Standby mo de when you press the po wer button.
115 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 low-po wer standb y mode when it is not being used, thereb y conservi ng ener g y an d sa ving money in the process.
116 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Battery Notice Battery life may v ary consid erably from specificat ions depending on product model, conf iguration, ap.
117 Mobile Computing Char ging the batteries 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Charging the batteries Batter y charge time may vary depen ding on the applications, power management settings, and features used . The battery needs to be charged before you can u se it to po wer the computer .
118 Mobile Computing Char ging the batteries 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ The battery is e xtremely hot or cold. T o ensure that the battery charges to its full capacity , wait until it reaches room temperature ( 50 to 80 degrees F ahrenheit, 10 to 26 degrees Celsius).
119 Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 If the R TC battery is low , the real-time clock and calendar may display the incorrect time and date, or stop wo rking. It is seldom necessar y to charge the RTC battery because it charges while the compute r is on.
120 Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 HINT : Be careful not to confuse the battery light ( ), the on/ off light ( ), an d the power button light (near the top right corner of the keyboard).
121 Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The T oshiba Po wer Sav er Properties dialog box appears. Sample T oshiba P ower Saver Pr operties Dialog Box The remaining battery char ge is indicated on the top-left side of the dialog box.
122 Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The W indows ® operating system has additional po wer management options that can be accessed through an icon in the Control P anel. F or more information, see “TOSHIB A Po wer Sa ver” on page 164 .
123 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Changing the main batter y Never short circuit the battery pack by either accidentally or intentio nally bringing the bat tery term inals in contact with another conductive o bject. This could cause serious injur y or fire, and could also damage the batter y pack.
124 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 5 If the battery release lock is in the locked position, slide it to ward the unlock ed position. Sample battery r elease lock 6 Slide the battery release latch to release the battery .
125 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 If the batter y is leaking o r its case is cracked , put on protective gloves to handle it, and d iscard it immediately . Always dispose of used battery packs in compliance with all applicable laws and regulati ons.
126 Mobile Computing T aking car e of your battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T aking care of your batter y The follo wing sections offer tips on ho w to take care of your battery and prolong its life.
127 Mobile Computing T aking care of your battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ When you install the battery pack , you sh ou ld hear a click when it is seated properly .
128 Mobile Computing Disposing of used b atteries 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Disconnect the A C adapter wh en the battery is fully charged. Ov ercharging mak es the battery hot and shortens its life. ❖ If you are not going to use the computer for more than eight hours, disconnect the A C adapter .
129 Mobile Computing Conserving power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 certain applicable laws and re gulations, it may be ille gal to dispose of old batteries by placing them in the trash.
130 Mobile Computing Conserving power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Power profiles Y ou can choose a predefined power prof ile or select yo ur o wn combination of po wer management options. T o do this: 1 Open the Start menu, click Contr ol Panel , then Perf ormance and Maintenance .
131 Mobile Computing Additional options for power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 For more inf ormation on setting the battery po wer profile, see “Optimize” on page 157 . Additional options for power Depending on the amount o f time you spend a way from external po wer sources, the capacity of one battery pack may be suf f icient for your needs.
132 Chapter 4 Exploring Y o ur 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 y ou can do in the W indows ® XP operating system.
133 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.
134 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.
135 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.
136 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Setting up for communications 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ An Internet Service Provider (ISP) or online service if you plan to use the Inte rnet There are many other ways to connect to the Internet in addition to those discussed in this sectio n.
137 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Setting up for communications 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 7 T o verify that the modem is set up properly , select the modem you wish to chec k, and then click Properties to bring up the d ialog box with informati on specif ic to that modem.
138 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Setting up for communications 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ While you are at home or tra veling, you need a dial-up connection.
139 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Setting up for communications 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 6 Select the Do not use this device (disable) option from the De vice usage drop-down. 7 Click OK . Y our LAN port is now di sabled. T o enable the Ethernet LAN po rt, repeat steps one throug h four .
140 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.
141 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).
142 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.
143 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Explorin g audio featur es 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 clearinghouse where all the message s are placed, like a gigantic bulletin board.
144 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Explor ing audio fe atur es 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 When using Windows Media Player , your system may not be able to activate Standby or Hibernation modes. T o prevent this from occurring, close Windows Media Player before you select Standby or Hibernation mode.
145 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Explorin g audio featur es 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Playing CDs using Auto-Run If you insert a CD into the D VD-R OM/multi-function driv e and the Auto-Run feature does not automatically start your disk, try launching the CD manu ally .
146 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Explor ing audio fe atur es 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Recording sounds Y ou may record sounds as .wa v fi les by connecting an external microphone or other s ound source to the microphone jack. TECHNICAL NOTE: If you record MP3 files, you will only be able to play them on a device capable of playing MP3 files.
147 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Explorin g audio featur es 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The Sound Recorder windo w displays the new sou nd f ile as a wav eform. Y ou can only record 60 second s at a time. 6 T o hear what you just recorded, click the Play b utton.
148 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using the i.LINK® port (optional) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o adjust the vol ume: ❖ For e xternal speakers, use th e v olume controls on each speaker . ❖ For headphones, use the computer’ s volume control dial.
149 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Inserting and remo ving PC Car ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Inserting a PC Card Use caution when lifting or turning your computer . Failure to do so may result in damage to compo nents, such as cables, attached to your computer , or to the computer itself.
150 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using the Bridge Media Adapter S lot (optional) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Removing a PC Card Stop the PC Card b y clicking the Safely Remov e Hardwar e icon on the System tray , then c licking to select the PC Card de vice.
151 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot (optional) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 music players, cellular phones, PD As, digital cameras, digital video camcorders, etc. Do not use the Copy Disk function for this type of media.
152 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Connecting your modem to a telephone line 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Removing media 1 Click the Safely Remove Hardwar e icon on the System tray , then click to select the media de vice. After the media is stopped, it is safe to remove.
153 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using an e xpansion device 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample connecting the telep hone cable to the modem port 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.
154 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using an e xpansion device 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 instead of the T oshiba Dual Pointing Device. Connecting cables for each of these de vices e very time you return to the off ice is time-consuming a nd incon venient.
155 Chapter 5 T oshiba Utilities Y our computer includes se v e ral utilities designed to help you to reconfigure your system to best meet your individual needs. T ogether , these allow you t o determine certain system details, set additional options, or change default options.
156 T oshiba Utilities TOSHIB A Assist 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 TOSHIBA Assist The T OSHIB A Assist provides quick access to computer functions and allo ws you to customize a range of comp uter settings. T o access TOSHIB A Assist, do one of the following: ❖ Double-click the TOSHIB A Assist shortcut icon on the desktop.
157 T oshiba Utilities TOSHIB A Assist 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Connect The features av ailable in this category are: ❖ ConfigFree™ Conn ecti vity Doctor ❖ Start Bluetooth ❖ Bluetooth Settings .
158 T oshiba Utilities TOSHIB A Application Installer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 TOSHIBA Application Installer The TOSHIB A Application Insta ller allo ws you to reinstall the driv ers and applications that were originally b undled with your computer .
159 T oshiba Utilities Using a supervisor passwor d 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample TOSHIB A Application Installer selection scr een 4 Click Install . Follo w the on-screen prompts to complete the installation process. Using a super visor password A supervisor passw ord pre vents o ther users from changing hardware conf iguration options.
160 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 Pr ograms , To s h i b a , Utilities , then click T oshiba Assist . The TOSHIB A Assist windo w appears.
161 T oshiba Utilities Setting user passwor ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2 On the left side, select Secur e . 3 Select the Supervisor P assword icon. 4 Select Not Registered . 5 T ype the correct password. 6 Click OK . Setting user passwords Setting a password lea ves your computer secure so that nobody can access your files.
162 T oshiba Utilities Setting user passwor ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using an instant password An instant password secures your system with a single ke ystroke. Use this feature when you lea v e your desk for a fe w minutes and do not want to turn of f the computer .
163 T oshiba Utilities PC Diagnostic T ool 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 Select the User Password icon. 4 Select Not Registered . 5 T ype the correct password. 6 Click OK . PC Diagnostic T ool This utility can help diagnose problems with de vices in your computer .
164 T oshiba Utilities TOSHIB A P ower Saver 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2 Select the de vices that you would lik e to test b y clicking the check box that appears to the left of the de vice. Click the + (plus) and - (minus) symbols to expand and collapse the categories.
165 T oshiba Utilities TOSHI BA P ower Saver 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The Po wer Properties windo w sho ws the powe r prof iles, which are optimized for sev eral dif ferent working en vironments. Y ou can either use one of the preset mo des or create and use your own customized profile.
166 T oshiba Utilities SD Memory Car d F ormat 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 change the name, description, or icon for this profile b y clicking Property . Customizing a power mode 1 Highlight the profile you want to modify . 2 Change the settings you want on the Basic Setup tab .
167 T oshiba Utilities Mouse Utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 1 Select the driv e corresponding to the SD memory card. 2 Select the formatting option: ❖ Select Quick Format ❖ Select Full Format 3 Click Start to be gin formatting. The formatting progress is displayed in the horizontal bar in the windo w .
168 T oshiba Utilities TOSHIB A Mobile Extension 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The mouse settings t hat you can chan ge are di vided into the follo wing categories: ❖ Buttons ❖ Pointers ❖ Pointer options ❖ Hardware ❖ Adv anced For information on T ouchPad settings, see “Disabli ng or enabling the T ouchPad” on page 74 .
169 T oshiba Utilities TOSHIB A Mobi le Extension 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample TOSHIB A Mobile Ex tension Service tab options 4 Under the Display Change Service tab, you can set the default display co nf iguration you wish to use wh en docking the system to th e optional Adv anced Port Replicator III.
170 T oshiba Utilities TOSHIB A Zooming Utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility This utility allo ws you to select which applications will w ork with the zoom in/out hot ke ys (see “Hot K eys” on page 225 ).
171 T oshiba Utilities TOSHIB A Button Contr ols 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Select the desired option(s), then click OK . The zoom in and zoom ou t hot ke ys will now work with the applications you selected. T o zoom in, hold do wn the Fn key and press 2 ; to zoom out, hold do wn the Fn ke y and press 1 .
172 T oshiba Utilities CD/D VD Drive Acoustic Silencer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 1 Click the selected b utton. 2 Make the desired selections. Click A pply , then click OK . CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer This utility can slo w the speed of your optical driv e to make it run more quietly .
173 T oshiba Utilities Fn-esse ® 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample CD/D VD Drive Acoustic Silencer screen Select the desired setting as follo ws: 1 Click Set Quiet Mode to make the driv e run more slo wly and quietly , for listening to music or audio files on a CD.
174 T oshiba Utilities Fn-esse ® 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Display a customized folder of programs and/or f iles from which to choose Fn-esse also has se veral k eys, kno wn as hot keys, that perform preassign ed operations . For more information, see “Hot K eys” on page 225 .
175 T oshiba Utilities Fn-esse ® 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 There are two ways to assign a k ey to open a program or document: ❖ Using drag-and-drop ❖ Using the ke yboard or poi nting de vice The method most often used is d rag-and-drop.
176 T oshiba Utilities Fn-esse ® 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using the keyboard or pointing device to assign keys T o assign a ke y to open a program or do cument, start Fn-esse and either: ❖ Using the ke yboard, press and hold the Fn ke y , then press the desired assignme nt k ey .
177 T oshiba Utilities Fn-esse ® 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Making a popup assignment 1 Select Popup... to display the Application Explorer dialog box. 2 Select the desired folder . The left side of the Application Explorer windo w displays the folders in the Programs menu.
178 T oshiba Utilities TOSHIB A HW Setup 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ T o change the ke y assignment, click Direct... or P opup... and continue as if you were creatin g a ne w assig nment. ❖ T o remove the k ey assignment, click Clear . TOSHIBA HW Setup TOSHIB A HW Setup is th e T oshiba conf iguration management tool a vailable through W indows.
179 T oshiba Utilities TOSHI BA HW Set up 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Passw ord—Allows you to set or reset a user password for the po wer-on process and for instant security ❖ Parallel/Printer—All.
180 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 Hotk e y combination for Standby [ Fn+F3 ] and Hibernation [ Fn+F4 ].
181 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Chapter 6 If Somet hing G oes Wron g Some problems you may encounter wh en using your computer are relati v ely easy to identify and solv e. Others may require help from your netw ork administrator o r the manufacturer of a software program.
182 If Someth ing Goes Wrong Pr oblems that are easy to fi x 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The W indo ws T ask Manager window appears. 2 Click the Applications tab . If a program has stopped responding, the words “not responding” appear beside its name in the list.
183 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.
184 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 v e program accepts text input. T ry clicking your mouse on an area where you can type te xt, and try typing again.
185 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 tte ry po w er , it is recommended tha t you do not lea v e the computer in Standb y mode for long periods of time. T o char ge the battery , leav e the computer plugged into a li ve wall outlet for se veral hours.
186 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 ha ve to change your system’ s configuration or v erify the startup procedure to fix the problem.
187 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 .
188 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 p csupport.
189 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar 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 drive or a modem, needs a channel to the computer’ s Central Processi ng Unit (CPU).
190 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 .
191 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Disabling a device 1 Open the Start menu, and click Contr ol Pane l , then click Perf ormance and Maintenance . 2 Click the Administrativ e T ools icon. 3 Double-click Computer Management , then click Device Manager .
192 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 pro vides basic information about the device.
193 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar 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 .
194 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 .
195 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 current on the most recent software and hardware options for your computer, and for other product information. For more information on ma ximizing battery po wer see “Charging the batteries” on page 117 .
196 If Someth ing Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Display problems Here are some typical display problems and their solutions: The screen is blank. Display Auto Off may ha v e gone into ef fect. Press an y k ey to activ ate the screen.
197 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The screen does not look right. Y ou can change the display settings b y clicking a blank area of the desktop with the secondary control b utton, then clicking Properties.
198 If Someth ing Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The display mode is set to Si multaneous and the external display device does not w ork. Make sure the e xternal monitor is capable of displaying at resolutions of 800 x 600 or high er .
199 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar 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 .
200 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.
201 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems Y ou cannot access a disc in the drive. Make sure the tray which holds the CD-R OM or D VD-R OM is closed properly . Press gen tly until it clicks into place.
202 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).
203 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 these devices to work toge ther , se veral sections in this chapter may apply . Resource conflicts can cause problems when using PC Cards. See “Resolving a hardware con flict” on page 188 .
204 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 .
205 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar 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 PC Card icon on the taskbar .
206 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).
207 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar 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.
208 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.
209 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar 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.
210 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 nn ec tio n 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 .
211 If Something Goes Wrong D VD operating pr oblems 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The Windo ws XP wir eless management fac ility does not wor k. If you are using an e xternal W i-Fi adapter (a PC Card, USB adapter , or othe r v ariet y), check if the adapter comes with its o wn management utility .
212 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.
213 If Something Goes Wrong D VD operating pr oblems 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 5 Click OK . D VD titles, games, or applic ations appear distorted. Havi ng Stretch enabled when your video resolution is set to 640 x 480 or 800 x 600 can cause distortion.
214 If Someth ing Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 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.
215 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 wi th your computer , as well as the manuals tha t come with the programs and devices you purchase.
216 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 descriptiv e enough to be easily understand in the future, such as “Before installing Brand X Accounting app.
217 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.
218 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 .
219 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 File , Import and Export .
220 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 x ternal hard driv es, D VD writers, scanners, etc.
221 If Something Goes Wrong If you need further assistance 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 1 Back up critical data. 2 Create a Restore Point. 3 Install one item of hardwa re or software. 4 Restart W indows. 5 Use the ne w hardware or software for a while, noting any ne w problems.
222 If Someth ing Goes Wrong If you need further assistance 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Detailed syste m sp ec if ications are a v ailable at www .ts.toshiba.
223 If Something Goes Wrong Other T oshiba Internet W eb sites 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 W ithin the United States at (800) 45 7-7777 Outside the United States at (949) 859-4273 Other T oshiba Internet Web sites T oshiba’ s worldwide offices toshiba.com W orldwide T oshiba corporate site computers.
224 If Someth ing Goes Wrong T oshiba’ s worldwide off ices 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 For more information on ad ditional T o shiba worldwide locations, please visit: www .
225 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Appendix A Hot Keys Hot keys are keys th at, wh en pr essed in combination with the Fn ke y , turn system functions on and of f. Hot keys ha ve a legend on the ke y indicating the option or feature the k e y controls. V olume Mute Fn + This hot ke y enables/disables v olume mute on your computer .
226 Hot Keys P asswor d security 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Password security Without a password The Fn + F1 k ey combinatio n turns of f the display and activ ates instant security . Using the pointing device or an y ke y will mak e the display’ s content reappear , if no password is set for the current user .
227 Hot Keys P asswor d security 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 If you clicked Choose a screen sa ver , the Screen Sav er 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.
228 Hot Keys P ower usag e mode 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Power usage mode Standby mode Fn + This hot k ey d isplays the po wer us age pop-up wi n- do w and c ycles through the battery sav e modes. Sample power usage modes The properties of each mode are se t in the T oshiba Po wer Management utility .
229 Hot Keys Hibernation mode 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Hibernation mode Fn + This hot ke y places the computer into Hibernat ion mode. ❖ If Hibernation mo de is en abled (the default), a message box displays b y default to conf irm the computer is entering Hibernation mode.
230 Hot Keys Display modes 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Display modes Only devices currently c onnected to the computer will be displayed as available settings.
231 Hot Keys Display brightness 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Display brightness Disabling or enabling the T ouchPad Zooming applications in/out Fn + This hot ke y decreases the screen brigh tne s s. Fn + This hot ke y increases the screen brightness. Fn + This hot ke y enables/di sables the T o uchPad.
232 Hot Keys K eyboar d hot ke ys 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Keyboard hot keys Fn + This hot ke y enables and disables the optional wireless de vices installed in your computer . The wireless modes are: ❖ All disabled—This disables both the Bluetooth ® and W i-Fi ® modules.
233 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 AC po wer cord/cable connectors for v arious parts of the wo rld.
234 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.
235 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Getting Started 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Profile Settings—The Prof iles utility let s you switch between network configurations.
236 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Getting Started 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Click the Conf igFr ee icon on the taskbar , and then click the desired utility . If your computer is not connected to a network, the ConfigFree icon on the taskbar is displayed with an “X.
237 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Confi g F r ee Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample ConfigF r ee Launcher Auto-hide mode setting Sample ConfigF r ee Launc her coming back into vi.
238 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer ConfigF r ee Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The Connecti vity Doctor work s with the following network devices: ❖ W ired an d wireless network de.
239 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Confi g F r ee Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample viewing device inf ormation 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.
240 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer ConfigF r ee Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The follo wing checkboxes and b u ttons are pro vided on the Connecti vity Doctor screen: Search for Wi.
241 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Confi g F r ee Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 For W i-Fi networks, the intensity of a signal is displayed in fi ve le vels or “bands. ” The signal from the connected access point is displayed in the bands surrounding the PC icon at the center of the map.
242 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer ConfigF r ee Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Creating a new wireless connection This feature is only supporte d on systems running Windows XP SP2. T o add a ne w wireless connection to an Access Point: 1 Open the Search for W ireless Devices option from ConfigFree Launcher .
243 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Confi g F r ee Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 Enter the SSID/WEP inform ation an d connect to the device. After the Access Point is set up and added to the connection list, the system displays the Connection screen rather than the Wireless settings screen.
244 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer ConfigF r ee Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T ransferring files using Bluetooth ® There are sev eral ways to use Bluetooth to send f iles to other devices.
245 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Confi g F r ee Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample selecting Send to Bluetooth De vices option 2 Choose a file recipient. 3 Click Send . During a file transfe r , conne cting and disconnecting to the selected device will occur automatically .
246 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer ConfigF r ee Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 off ice and at home can se t up profiles to handle these networking en v ironments. A profile contains the currently configured netw ork settings on the computer , as well as information about an y network de vices.
247 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Confi g F r ee Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 8 Click the icon at the botto m of the screen to display more capture options. 9 Under Captured Items , select th e items you w ant to capture for this profi le.
248 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 .
249 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Confi g F r ee Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The SUMMIT utility uses the follo wing types of connections: ❖ W irele ss LAN via Access Point ❖ .
250 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 , dr ag and drop the f ile on the user’ s icon.
251 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Confi g F r ee Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ 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.
252 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer ConfigF r ee Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2 Click SUMMIT . Other users appear on the SUMMIT main window . SUMMIT can also be started from the ConfigFree Laun cher . 3 Select the appropriate users and in vite them to the SUMMIT meeting.
253 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Confi g F r ee Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Quick Connect The Quick Connect feature in cludes two o ptions: ❖ T oshiba Wire less Projector . Switches the W ireless LAN connection to connect to a T oshiba Wi reless Projector ❖ Direct Link T oshiba Device .
254 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer ConfigF r ee Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 4 Click OK . The default connection setting is for Ad hoc mode, therefore, if the setting on the T os hiba Wireless Projector is in Infrastructure mode, it will not connect.
255 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Confi g F r ee Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ If you select a profile from the ConfigFree tray menu or when you disable a wireless de vice ❖ .
256 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.
257 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Semi-Automatic Switc h F eatur e 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Semi-Automatic Switch Feature The Semi-Automatic feature al erts you when the computer connects to a Service Set Identifier (SSID) stored in a profile, When the computer connects to the designated SSID, a notificat ion windo w appears.
258 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 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.
259 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 DC direct current DMA direct memory access DIMM dual inl ine memory modu le DOS disk operating system DPI dots per inch DSTN dual supertwist nem atic DV D dig ital v.
260 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 double data random ac.
261 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 remo v able disk, kept in case the original file is lost or damaged.
262 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 byte — A sequence of eight bits. A byte is the smallest addressable unit of data. See also bit, gigabyte, kilobyte , me gabyte . C cache — A section of very fast memory in which frequently used information is duplicated for qu ick access.
263 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 v es, monitors, keyboards, and printers all require control lers. CPU — See central pr ocessing unit (CPU).
264 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.
265 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 D V D-R OM (digital versatile [or vi deo] d isc r ead-onl y memory) — A very high-capacity stor age medium that uses laser optics for reading data. Each D VD-ROM can hold as much data as se veral CD-R OMs. Compare CD-R OM.
266 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 fo rm at — (verb) T o prepare a blank di sk for use with the computer’ s operating system. Formatting creates a structure on the disk so the operating system can write information to the disk or read information from it.
267 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 high-density diskette — A 3.5-inch diskette that holds 1.44 MB of data. See also diskette. hot key — (1) A feature in which cert ain k eys in combination with the Fn key can s et system options or control system parameters, such as the batter y sa ve mo de.
268 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 liquid crystal disp lay (LCD) — A type of display that uses a liquid substance between two transparent electrode panels. When an electric current passes through the electrodes, the molecules in the liquid form a crystalline pattern that polarizes the light passing through it.
269 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 multi-function driv e —A D VD dri ve that can r ead and write to CD and DV D m e d i a . multimedia — A combin ation of two or more media, such as sound, animation, and video in a comp uter program or presentation.
270 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 peripheral — Any de vice, such as a printer or joystick, that is attached to the computer and controll ed b y the computer’ s CPU. pixel — Short for “picture element. ” The smallest dot that can be produced on a screen or printer .
271 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 res ol uti on — A measure of the s harpness of the images that ca n be produced by a printer or displayed on a screen. F or a printer , resolution is expressed in dots per inch (dpi). For a screen, it is expressed as the number of pixe ls a v ailable horizontally and vertically .
272 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 system disk — A diskette that contains th e operating system files needed to start the computer . Any diskette can be formatted as a system disk. A system disk is also calle d a “bootable disk” or a “startup disk.
273 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Index Numerics 101-key keyboard 89 A AC adapter 48 AC power cord/cable connectors 233 accessories docking solutions 154 memory 55 adding memory 55 adjusting record ing quality 147 Alt keys 89 assign keys Fn-esse 176 audio .
274 Index 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 playing an audio 143 playing using Aut o-Run 145 channels DMA 189 IRQ 189 character keys 88 charging main battery 117 charging the battery 52 checking device properties.
275 Index 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 general problems 211 DVD-ROM drive problems 201 troubleshooting 201 DVD-ROM/multi -f unction drive problems 201 E energy saving features 115 environment computer-friend.
276 Index 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 volume mute 225 hot key power u sage mode 130 hot key util ity 167 , 180 hot keys 225 hot swapping PC Cards 106 I icon 133 , 134 desktop 134 Internet Explorer 134 movin.
277 Index 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 microphone 146 external, connecting 83 modem connecting to a telephone li ne 152 determining COM port 136 problem solving 207 resetting port to defa ult settings 136 up.
278 Index 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 precautions 42 primary button 73 printer local, connecting 80 problem solving 206 printing a file 98 problem solving AC power 193 accessing disk drives 184 battery char.
279 Index 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 recording sounds 146 recycle bin icon 134 RJ-11 jack 153 Run dialog box 95 S safety disposing of batteries 128 icons 38 precautions 42 saving files 96 screen blank 196 .
280 Index 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 164 V video projector adjusting display 79 volume mute hot key 225 W warranty limited warranty 40 Web sites 222 Toshiba 223 Wi-Fi wireless networking 137 Windows Explor.
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