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2 Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the St ate of Cal ifornia to cau se birth de fects or other reproductive harm.
3 Critical Applications The computer you hav e purchased is not designed for any “critical applications. ” “Critical applications” means life s uppor t systems, medical applications, connectio.
4 This device complies with P art 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the follo wing two conditions: ❖ This device may not cause harmful interference. ❖ This device must accept an y interferen ce received, including interference that may cause undesired op eration.
5 decimal point (e.g., 03 is a R EN 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 commissi on for information.
6 provided may not be a 900 number o r any other number for which ch arges exceed local or long-distan ce transmission char ges.) In order to program this information into your fax transmission, refer to t he fax software instructions installed on this computer .
7 NO TICE: The Ringer Equiv alence Number (REN) assigned to each terminal device pro vides an indicati on of the maximum number of terminals allowed to be connected to a telephone interface.
8 Wireless LAN and Y our Health W ireless LAN products, like other radio de vices, emit radio frequency electromagnetic energy . The lev el of ene rgy emitted b y W ireless LAN devices ho we ver is far much less than the elect romagnetic ener gy emitted by wireless de vices like for example mobile phones.
9 documentation that comes with the pr oduct. This de vice complies with the following radio frequency and safety standards. Canada – Indust r y Canada (IC) This device complies with RS S 210 of Industry Canada.
10 EU Declaration of Conformity TOSHIB A declares, that this product conforms to the following Standards: This product is carrying the CE-Mark in accordance w ith the related European Directiv es. Responsible for CE-Marki ng is TO SHIBA Europe, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany .
11 Ta i w a n The legal communications mentioned in the abov e item refer to radio communications operated in accordan ce with telecommunication laws and regulations.
12 2. Indication The indication shown belo w appears on this equipment. 1 2.4: This equipment uses a frequency of 2.4 GHz. 2 DS: This equipment uses DS-SS modulation. O F: This equipment uses OFDM modulation. 3 The interference range of this equipment is less than 40m.
13 The following restrictions apply: ❖ Do not disassemble or modify the device. ❖ Do not install the embedded wire less module into other device. ❖ 5.17 GHz to 5.23 GHz for in door use only . Radio Approvals for Wireless Devices The following information is d epend ent on wha t type of wi reless device is in your computer .
14 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 ground s ov er less than 300m no special r egistration with IBPT/BIPT is required.
15 802.11a (5 GHz) Tu r b o M o d e ( 5 G H z ) Europe - Restrictions for use of 5 GHz Frequencies in European Community Countries O: allowed ×: forbidden ❖ T o remain in conformance with Euro pean spectrum usage laws for W ireless LAN operation, the abov e 2.
16 ❖ This device must not be operated in ad-hoc mode using channels in the 5 GHz bands in the European Community . Ad-hoc mode provides a direct communication between two client de vi ces without a W ireless LAN Access Point.
17 802.11a (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/regions in the follo wing table. Do not use this equipment except in th e countries/regions in the fol lowing table.
18 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 follo wing table. Do not use this equipment except in th e countries/regions in the fol lowing table.
19 ❖ Logo certification with Bluetooth wireless technology as defined by The Bluetooth Special Interest Group. Bluetooth wirel ess technology is a new in novative t echnology , a nd TOSHIBA has not .
20 community and result from deliberations of panels and committees of scientists who continually re view and interpre t the extensi ve research literature. In some situatio ns or en vironments, the use of Blueto oth wireless techno logy may be restricted by the proprietor of th e bu ilding or responsible representati ves of the organization.
21 Canada — Industr y Canada (IC) This device complies with RS S 210 of Industry Canada. Ta i w a n The legal communications mentioned in the abov e item refer to radio communications operated in accordan ce with telecommunication laws and regulations.
22 2. Indication The indication shown belo w appears on this equipment. 1 2.4: This equipment uses a frequency of 2.4 GHz. 2 FH: This equipment uses FH-SS modulation. 3 The interference range of this equipment is less than 10m. 4 This equipment uses a frequenc y bandwidth from 2,400 MHz to 2,483.
23 Optical Drive Safety Instructions The HD DVD-ROM and mult i-funct ion drives empl oy a laser system. T o ensure proper use of th is product, please read th i s instruction manual carefully and re tain for future reference. Never attempt to disas semble, adjust or repair a HD DVD, CD/DVD drive, CD-RW drive, Multi-drive or any other optical drive.
24 Copyright This guide is copyrighted by T oshiba Amer ica Information Systems, Inc. with all rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this guide can not be reprodu ced in any form without the prior written permission of T oshiba. No patent liabili ty is assumed, ho we ver , with respect to the use of the information contained herein.
25 T rademarks Satellite is a registered trademark of T o shiba America Information Systems, Inc. and/or T oshiba Corporation. Microsoft and W indows are re gist ered tr ademarks of Microsoft Corpo ration in the United States and/or other countries.
26 Contents Introduction ............................... ................................................. 34 This guide ...............................................................35 Safety icons ...................................................
27 Contents Using the computer for the first time ...................... 51 Opening the display panel ................................. 51 Your computer’s features and specifications ....52 Turning on the power ......................................
28 Cont ents Chapter 2: Learning the Ba sics ................................................. 81 Computing tips .......................................................81 Using the keyboard .................................................83 Character keys .
29 Contents Charging batteries ................................................. 104 Charging the main battery ............................... 104 Charging the RTC battery ................................ 105 Monitoring main battery power ............
30 Cont ents Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet ..............................................132 Exploring audio features ....................................... 133 Recording sounds ........................................... 133 Using external speakers or headphones.
31 Contents TOSHIBA Accessibility ..........................................162 Fingerprint Authentication Utility ........................... 163 Fingerprint Enrollment .................................... 163 Fingerprint Logon ......................
32 Cont ents Wireless networking problems........................203 DVD operating problems ....................................... 206 Develop good computing habits ........................... 209 Data and system configuration backup in Windows XP ..
33 Contents Appendix C: Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer ......... .......................... ........... 230 Getting Started ...................................................... 231 Starting ConfigFree ...............................
34 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.
35 Introduct ion This guide Certain Mic rosoft ® software product(s) included with this computer may use technological meas ures for copy protection. IN SUCH EVENT , YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO USE THE PRODUCT IF YOU DO NOT FULL Y COMPL Y WITH THE PRODUCT ACTIV A TION PROCEDURES.
36 Introduction Safety icons ❖ Skim through and stop when a topic interests you. ❖ Use the table of contents and the inde x to f ind specific information. Safety icons This manual contains sa fety instructions th at must be observed to a void potential h azards that could result in personal injuries, damage to your equ ipment, or loss of d ata.
37 Introduct ion Other documentation Other icons used Additional icons highlight ot her helpful or educational information: TECHNICAL NOTE: This icon in dicates technica l information about the computer . HINT : This icon indicates helpful hints and tips.
38 Introduction Service options Ser vice options T oshiba of fers a full line of optional service programs to complement its limited warranty . T oshiba's standard limited warranty , extended warranty , and servic e upgrade terms an d conditions are a v ailable at warranty .
39 Chapter 1 Getting Started This chapter provides tips for working comfortably , summarizes ho w to connect components, and explains what to do the f irst time you use yo ur 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.
40 Getting Started Selecting a place to work T o keep your computer in prime operating condition, protect your work area from: ❖ Dust, moisture, and direct sunlight. ❖ Equipment th at generates a st rong electroma gnetic f ield, such as stereo speakers (oth er than speakers that are connected to the computer) or speakerphones.
41 Getting Started Selecting a place to work Never allow any liquids to spill into any part o f your computer , and never expose the computer to rain, water , seawater or moisture. Exposure to liquid or moisture can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in damage or serious injury .
42 Getting Started Selecting a place to work Information on disks is stored magnetically . Placing a magnet too close to a disk can erase important files. Handle discs carefully . Avoid touching the surface of the disc. Grasp it by its center hole a nd edge.
43 Getting Started Setting up your co mputer Always make sure your computer an d AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are protec ted from overheating when the power is t urned on or whe n an AC adap tor is connected to a power outlet (even if your computer is in Standby mode).
44 Getting Started Setting up your co mputer T o register yo ur computer online or to sign up for an Internet account, you must either connect the built-in modem to a telephone line or establish a Local Area Network (LAN) connection. See “Connecting the modem to a telephone line” on page 126 .
45 Getting Started Re gistering your computer with T oshiba If an Internet connection could not be found, a windo w will display the message: “ An Internet connection could not be chosen.
46 Getting Started Adding e xternal devices Adding external devices Before adding ex ternal devices or memor y , T oshiba recommends setting up your softwa re. See “Setting up your software ” on page 44 . After starting your comp uter for the f irst time you may want to: ❖ Add more memory (see “ Adding memory (optional) ” on page 53 ).
47 Getting Started Connecting to a power sour ce Connecting to a power source Y our computer requires power to operate. Use the po wer cord/cable and A C ad aptor to connect the computer to a li ve electrical outlet, or to ch ar ge the computer’ s battery .
48 Getting Started Connecting to a p ower sour ce (Sample Illustr ation) P ower cor d/cable and A C adaptor T o connect A C po wer to the computer: 1 Connect the po wer cord/cable to the A C adaptor .
49 Getting Started Connecting to a power sour ce (Sample Illustra tion) Connecting the A C adaptor to the computer 3 Connect the po wer cord/cable to a li ve electrical outlet. The A C po wer light on the indicator panel glows blue. Never attempt to connect or disconnect a power plug with wet hands.
50 Getting Started Using the main battery ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is lo w and it is time to recharge the main battery or plug in the A C adaptor If the AC power ligh t flas hes amber during charging, either the main b atter y i s malfunct ioning, or it is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply .
51 Getting Started Using the computer for the f irst time Using the computer for the first time The comp uter is no w ready for you to turn it on and begin using it. Opening the display panel 1 Slide the display l atch to the right. 2 Lift the display panel.
52 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time Y our computer’ s features and specifications Certain notebook chassis are designed to acc ommoda te all possible conf igurations for an entire product Series.
53 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Press and hold the po wer button in until the on/off light on the system indicator panel glo w s blue—about one second. (Sample Illustr ation) T urning on the power The preinstalled operating system will load automatically .
54 Getting Started Adding memory (opt ional) Before adding ex ternal devices or memor y , T oshiba recommends setting up your softwa re. See “Setting up your software ” on page 44 . Installing a memor y module Additional memory m odules can be insta lled in the memory module slots on the base of the computer .
55 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) If the computer is on, begin at step 1 ; otherwise, skip to step 3 . 1 Click Start , and then Tu r n o f f or Shut Down (depending on the system). The T urn off computer or Shut Do wn window appears. 2 Click T urn Off or Shut Do wn .
56 Getting Started Adding memory (opt ional) (Sample Illustr ation) Unscr ewing the memory module slot cover 7 Remov e the memory slot cov er . 8 Place the scre ws and the cov er in a safe place so that you can retrie v e them later . Static electricity can damage the memor y modu le.
57 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) If no memor y slot is available, you must remove a modu le by performing steps 2 - 3 of “Removing a memor y module” on page 45 . 11 Pick up the memory module by its sides, a voiding an y contact with its connector .
58 Getting Started Adding memory (opt ional) corresponding cutouts in the side of th e module. If the latches and cutouts do not lin e up correctly , repeat steps 12-13. (Sample Illustr ation) Pr essing down on the memory modu le Do not force the memory module into p osition.
59 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 14 Replace the memory module slot cov er and secure it using the scre ws. 15 Re-insert the main battery . Fo r more information on inserting the main battery , see “Inserting a charged battery” on page 117 .
60 Getting Started Adding memory (opt ional) Do not try to remove a memory module with the computer turned on. Y ou can damage the computer and the memor y module. Do not remove the memor y module while the computer is in Standby or Hibernation mode. The computer could hang up the next time you tu rn it on and data in memor y will be lost.
61 Getting Started Using the Dua l Mode P ad 4 Replace the memory module slot co ver and tighten the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery . Fo r more information on inserting the main battery , see “Changing the main battery” on page 113 . 6 T urn the computer right side up.
62 Getting Started Using the Dual Mode P ad ❖ T o mo v e the cursor to the top of the page, push your f inger forward on the Dual Mode Pad. ❖ T o mo v e the cursor to the bottom of the page, drag your f inger tow ard yourself. ❖ T o mov e the cursor to the right side of the page, slide your finger across the Dual Mode Pad from left to right.
63 Getting Started Using the Dua l Mode P ad The scrolling and coasting features can be disabled or changed in the Mous e Properties dial og box. Using the Control buttons When a step instructs you to click or choose an item, mo ve the curs or to the item , then press and relea se the primary (left-hand) b utton.
64 Getting Started Using the Dual Mode P ad (Sample Illustr ation) V irtual buttons on the Dual Mode P ad The virtual buttons at the top of th e Dual Mode Pad hav e the follo wing default settings: .
65 Getting Started Using e xternal display devices Disabling or enabling the Dual Mode Pad The Dual Mode Pad is enabled b y default. T o change the Dual Mode Pad setting: 1 Click Start , Contr ol Pa nel . The Control P anel window appears. 2 Click Printers and Other Hard ware .
66 Getting Started Using e xternal display devices ❖ A standard tele vision, projector , or VCR/D VD recorder/ player via the S-video Ou t port. ❖ A projector or a monitor via the D VI video port (D VI video port is a v ailable on some models).
67 Getting Started Using e xternal display devices 2 While holding do wn Fn , press F5 repeatedly until the setting you want takes ef fe ct. Briefly pause between pressing the F5 ke y to allo w time for the display to change.
68 Getting Started Using an e xternal ke yboar d Adjusting the quality of the external display T o obtain the best picture quality from your tele vision (or other video disp lay device), you may n e ed to adjust the vid eo settings. See the video de vice documentation for additional conf iguration steps.
69 Getting Started Connecting a printer Connecting a printer Y our printer documentation may re quire you to install the printer software before physically co nnecting the printer to your computer . If you do not in stall th e software as in structed by the printer manufacturer , the prin ter may not func tion correctly .
70 Getting Started Connecting a printer Setting up your printer Some printers require a specific inst allation process. Refer to your printer installation guide for instructions be fore completing the following proced ure. If your printer does not supp or t Plug and Play , follo w these steps to set it up for the f irst tim e.
71 Getting Started Connecting an optional external disk ette drive Connecting an optional ex ternal diskette drive Some operations, such as creating a password service disket te, require a disk ette driv e designed for use with 3.
72 Getting Started T urning of f the computer T urning off the computer Pressing the power button befo re shutting down th e Windows ® ope rating system could cause yo u to lose your work. Make sure the system in dicator panel’ s disk light and the drive-in-use light are off.
73 Getting Started T urning off the computer ❖ If you hav e work in progress and are not connected to a networ k, use the W indo ws ® Standby or Hibernate commands to sav e your system settings so that when you turn on the computer again, you will automatically return to where you left of f.
74 Getting Started T urning of f the computer Fo r information on placing your computer into , and configuring your com puter for Hibernatio n mode, see “Using and configuring Hibernation mod e” on page 7 6 . Standby mode The Standby command places the computer into a po wer- sa ving mode.
75 Getting Started T urning off the computer Using the T urn Off Computer or Shut Down commands Depending on the operating system installed, use the follo wing steps to turn of f your computer .
76 Getting Started T urning of f the computer Restarting your computer T o start the computer up again, press the po wer button until the on/of f light glo ws blue. If you turn of f the computer b y closing the display pane l, you can start it again b y opening the display panel.
77 Getting Started T urning off the computer Once the comp uter is conf igured, you can place it int o Hibernation mode b y either pressing th e po wer b utton or closing the display p anel, depending on the Hibernation options set.
78 Getting Started Caring for your computer Configuring Standby mode options Y ou can place the computer into Standb y mode by either pressing the po wer button or closing the display panel. Y ou can also specify an amount of time after which the computer automatically goes into Standb y mode.
79 Getting Started Caring for your co mputer Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, includin g cleaning fluid, ou t of the computer’ s keyboard, speaker grille, and othe r openings. Neve r spray cleaner directly onto the computer . Nev er use harsh or caustic chemical products to clean the comp uter .
80 Getting Started Caring for your computer T o secure the computer: 1 Wrap the cable through or around some part of a heavy object. Make sure there is no way for a potential thief to slip the cable of f the object. 2 Pass the locking en d through the loop.
81 Chapter 2 Learning t he Basics This chapter gi ves some computing tips and pro vides important information about basic features. Computing tips ❖ Sa ve your w ork frequently . Y our work stays in the computer’ s temporary memory until you sa ve it to the di sk.
82 Learning the Basics Computing tips ❖ Back up your f iles to disks (or other remo vabl e media) on a re gular basis. Label the backup copies clearly and store them in a safe place.
83 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboar d Using the keyboard Y ou r computer’ s keyboard cont ains charac ter ke ys , control ke ys, function ke ys, and special W indo ws ® k eys, providing all the functionality of a full-size keyboard.
84 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboar d Function keys The function k eys (not to be confused with the Fn ke y) are the 12 ke y s at the top of the keyboard. (Sample Illustr ation) Function ke ys F1 through F12 are called function ke ys because they e xecute programmed fun ctions when pressed.
85 Learning the Basics Starting a pr ogram Starting a program The easi est w a y to start a progra m is to double-click the name of the file that contains the in formation you w ant to work on. T o f ind the f ile, use My Computer or W indo ws ® Explorer .
86 Learning the Basics Starting a pr ogra m If a program is not listed in the All Programs menu, you can start it from W indo ws ® Expl orer . W i ndows ® Explorer gi ves you a view of your computer’ s contents as a hierarchy or “tree. ” Y ou can eas ily see the content of each dri ve and folder on yo ur computer .
87 Learning the Basics Starting a pr ogram Wi n d o w s ® Explorer sho ws the contents of th e Program Files folder on the right side of the window . The left side of the windo w shows all the folders contained within the Program Files folder . 7 In the left part of the windo w , click W indows NT .
88 Learning the Basics Saving your work ❖ If you do not k no w the program’ s location, yo u can search for it b y clicking Start , and then Search . When the Searc h screen displays, follo w the displayed instructions. 3 T ype W ordPad in the Open text b ox and press Ent er .
89 Learning the Basics Saving your work Use this dialog box to specify where to store the document and to gi ve it a f ile name. (Sample Illustr ation) Save As dialog bo x 2 Choose the driv e and folder wh ere you want yo ur f ile to be stored . 3 T ype a f ile name, then click Sa ve .
90 Learning the Basics Printing your work Using a file extension Most programs assign an e xtension to the f ile name that identif ies the file as being cr eated in the program with a particular format. F or example, Microsoft W ord sa ves f iles with a .
91 Learning the Basics Backing up your work The program displays a P rint dialog box. (Sample Illustr ation) Print dialog box 3 Specify the print parameters. F o r example, the range of pages and nu mber of copies to print. 4 Click Print . Backing up your work Back up all the f iles you create in case something happens to your computer .
92 Learning the Basics Using the Optical Drive Restoring your work T o restore information from your backup media to your hard disk, use the Restore page in the backup program. Look in the online Help or your operatin g system do cumentation for information on restoring f iles.
93 Learning the Basics Using the Optical Drive For optimum DVD performance, it is recommended that you play DVDs while running the computer on AC power .
94 Learning the Basics Using the Optical Drive Manual eject hole —Use if you need to release the disc tray when the po wer is of f. Use a straightened paper clip or o ther narro w object to press the ma nual eject button located inside the hole. Never use a pe ncil to press the ma nual eject button.
95 Learning the Basics Using the Optical Drive If the disc is dusty , clean it as described in “Caring for CD or D VD Discs” on page 99 . 6 Place the disc carefully in the disc tray , label side up. (Sample Illustra tion) P ositioning the disc in the drive 7 Gently press the disc onto the center spindle until it clicks into place.
96 Learning the Basics Using the Optical Drive Playing an audio CD Insert an audio CD and close the disc tray . If the computer is turned on , W indo ws Media ® Playe r opens and the CD begins to play . Y ou ca n use the W indows Media Player program to control the CD.
97 Learning the Basics Using the Optical Drive ❖ T o stop the CD, click the Stop bu t t o n . Before putting on headphones to listen to an audio CD, turn the volume dial down. Do not set the volume too high w hen using the headphones. Con tinuous exposure to loud sound can harm your hearing.
98 Learning the Basics Using the Optical Drive Due to manufacturin g and quality variations in third party optical media (e.g., CD or DVD) or optical media players/recorder s, in certain cases, your T.
99 Learning the Basics Using the Optical Drive Removing a disc with the computer off 1 Insert a slender object, such as a straightened paper clip, into the manual eject hole. The disc tray slides partially out of th e driv e (about 1 inch). Never use a pe ncil to press the ma nual eject button.
100 Learning the Basics T oshiba’ s on line r esour ces ❖ T o clean a disc that is dirty , wipe it with a clean, dry cloth. The most ef ficient method to clean it is to start from the center of the disc and wipe to ward the outward edge (not in a circle).
101 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 suspension mode when it is not being used, thereb y conserving ener gy and sa ving money in the process.
102 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power Batter y Notice Battery life may v ary consid erably from specif ications depending on product model, conf iguration, applications, po wer management settings and features utilized, as well as the natural performance v ariations produced b y the design of indi vidual components.
103 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power The R TC battery po we rs the R TC memory that store s your system conf iguration settings and the current time and date information. It maintains this information for up to a month while the computer is turned of f.
104 Mobile Computing Char ging batteries Charging batteries The main battery needs to be char ged before you can use it to po w er the computer . Never leave batteries in the batter y ch arger for more than a week at a time. Doing so may reduce th e potential charge of the batter y .
105 Mobile Computing Char ging batteries The main battery may not star t char ging immediately under the follo wing conditions: ❖ 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 ( 5 0 t o 8 0 d e g r e e s F a h r e n h e i t , 10 to 26 degrees Celsius) .
106 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power The above erro r message m ay var y by c omputer model. The RTC batter y does not charge while the computer is turned off even when the AC adaptor is charging the computer . The RTC batter y charges when the computer is powered on.
107 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power ❖ Is unlit when the battery has discharged, the battery is not charging, or the A C adapto r is not plugged into the computer or A C outlet. Batter y life and charge time may var y , de pending upon power management settings, applications and features used.
108 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power (Sample Illustr ation) P ower and main battery light locations Determining remaining main batter y power Wait at lea st 16 seconds afte r turning on the co mputer before tr ying to monito r the remaining batte r y power .
109 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power The v alue displays as a perc entage of remaining battery charge. (Sample Illustration) P ower Meter tab of P ower Options Pr operties TECHNICAL NOTE: The computer dr ains the battery faster at low temperatures.
110 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power ❖ Connect the computer to an optional high capacity battery (if av ailable for your compute r) ❖ Sa ve your wor k and turn of f the computer If y.
111 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power The Po wer Options Properties window appears. 3 Click the Alarms tab and set the alarm as desired. (Sample Illustr ation) Alarms tab in P ower Option.
112 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power These po wer -sa ving options control the w ay in which the computer is conf igured. By using them, you can greatly increase the length of time you can use the computer before you need to recharge the battery .
113 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery Y ou can configure your comput er’ s po wer usage using the drop do wn lists. Y ou can choose one of the pro vided po wer schemes or select your o wn custom settings. For more information, see your W indo ws do cumentation.
114 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery When your main battery has run out of po wer , you ha ve two options: plug in the A C adaptor or install a fresh main battery .
115 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery If the batte r y is leaking or its c ase is c racked, pu t on pro tective gloves to handle it, and discard it immediate ly . Always dispose of used batter y packs in complian ce with all applicable laws and regula tions.
116 Mobile Computing T aking car e of your battery (Sample Illustra tion) Inserting the battery 3 T urn the computer right side up. 4 Reconnect any cables that were remov ed in step 3 of “Remo ving the battery from the comp uter” on page 114 . 5 Restart the computer .
117 Mobile Computing T aking car e of your ba ttery cause it to o verheat and may cau se damage to the battery or the computer . ❖ Do not incinerate a spent battery , as this could cause it to e xplode and release caustic liquid. ❖ If a battery is leaking or damaged, rep lace it immediately .
118 Mobile Computing Disposing of used batteries there is some other w arning to indicate a lo w battery , go to step 4 . 4 Connect the A C adaptor to the computer and the po wer cord /cable to a po wer outlet.
119 Mobile Computing Disposing of used b atteries Y ou must discard a battery if it becomes damaged. Never attempt to dispose of a batter y pack by burning or by throwing it into a fire, and never allow exposure to a heating apparatus (e.g., microwave oven).
120 Mobile Computing T r aveling tips T raveling tips The en vironmental precautions listed in “Selecting a place to work” on page 39 , also appl y while trav eling. ❖ Ne ver lea ve your computer on a sunny ledge or in a place where it could get wet or co vered in dust.
121 Chapter 4 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features In this chapter , you will explor e some of the special features of your notebook computer . Exploring the desktop The desktop is the launching pad for ev eryth ing you can d o in the W indo ws ® XP operating system.
122 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Explor ing the desktop Finding your way around the desktop Y our computer’ s desktop includes se veral standard feat ures: icons, Start b utton, taskbar , system tray , and back ground pattern.
123 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Exploring the desktop TECHNICAL NOTE: If you delete a file from a diskette, it does not go into the Recycle Bin. For m ore information on the Recycle Bin, see Windows online Help. Internet Explorer — The Microsoft ® bro wser that provides access to the Internet.
124 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Setting up for communications T askbar Each time you open a program, a b utton associated with that program appears on the taskbar . W ith some programs, a b utton appears on the taskb ar for each documen t or windo w you open.
125 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Setting up for communications Determining the COM port Y our modem is connecte d to one of the computer’ s COM (communications) ports.
126 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Setting up for communications 6 Click OK to close the properties dialog box for that specif ic modem. 7 Click OK to clos e the Modem Properties dialog box.
127 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Setting up for communications Connect the built-in modem only to ordinar y analog phone lines. Never connect the built-in modem to a digital line (ISDN). Never connect the built-in modem to the digital connector on a public telephone or to a d igital private branch exchange (PBX).
128 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Setting up for communications Setting up the connection T o set up an off ice connectio n, consult your network administrator for netw ork settings and additional considerations.
129 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features An overvie w of using the Internet T o enable the Ethernet LAN p o rt, repe at steps one through four . Select the Use this device (enable) check box, and click OK .
130 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features An overvie w of using the Internet ❖ T h e Wo r l d W i d e We b ❖ Internet Service Providers ❖ Connecting to the Internet ❖ Surf ing the Internet .
131 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features An overvie w of using the Internet Y ou can connect to the Intern et by using a teleph one and modem or through other h igher-speed communicatio n methods such as Digital Subscriber Lines (DSL), cable, and satellite links.
132 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features An overvie w of using the Internet T o visit a desired W eb site, type in the W eb address. The W eb address, or Uniform Reso urce Locator (URL), is a unique identif ier for that computer syst em linked to the Internet.
133 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Explori ng audio featur es Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet T ransferring f iles from one comp uter to another is termed uploading (transferring data from your computer to a site on the W eb), or do wnloading (transferring data from a sit e on the W eb to your computer).
134 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Explor ing audio feat ur es (Sample Illustr ation) Sound Recor der scr een 3 Click the Record b utton. 4 Speak normally int o the microphone. 5 When you ha v e f inished recording, click the Stop b utton. The Sound Recorder wind ow displays the ne w sound file as a wa veform.
135 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Explori ng audio featur es Using external speakers or headphones Y our computer is equipped w ith a full stereo sound system with internal speakers. Instead of using the internal speakers, you can connec t an external audio de vice to o ne of the jacks on the front of the computer .
136 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using the i.LI NK® port T o play back sound f iles through external speak ers or headphones: 1 Locate the headphone or audio out jack on the front of the computer . 2 Using any necessary adaptors, plug the cable from the headphon es or external speak ers into the jack.
137 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using PC Car ds TECHNICAL NOTE: For PCMCIA-compatible PC Cards, check the package to make sure they conform to th e PCMCIA 2.1 standard (or later). Other cards may work with your computer , but are likely to be much more dif ficult to set up and use.
138 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using PC Car ds Removing a PC Card Prepare the card for remo v al by right-clicking on the Safely Remov e Hardware icon on the sy stem tray and then selecting the card or de vice you want to remo ve.
139 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using an Expr essCar d™ Using an ExpressCard™ The ExpressCard slot supports the use of Expr essCard media. The slot also supports hot sw apping, which allows you to replace one ExpressCard with another while the computer is on.
140 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using the Bridge Media Ad apter Slot Removing an ExpressCard Prepare the card for remo v al by right-clicking on the Safely Remov e Hardware icon on the sy stem tray and then selecting the card or de vice you want to remo ve.
141 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using the Bridge Media Adapte r Slot Do not use the Copy Disk function for this type of media. T o copy data from one media to another , use the drag-and-drop feature of Windows. Inserting memor y media The follo wing instructions apply to all media de vices.
142 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using the Bridge Media Ad apter Slot The card pops out slightly . 2 Grasp the card and pull it straight out. (Sample Illustr ation) Removing a memory media ca r d Do not remove memor y media wh ile data is being written or read.
143 Chapter 5 T oshiba Utilities Y our computer includes sev eral utilities designed to help you to reconfigure your system to best meet your individual needs. T ogether , these allow yo u to determine certain system details, set additional options, or change def a ult options.
144 T OSHIB A Assist TOSHIBA Assist The T OSHIB A Assist provides quick access to computer functions and all ows you to customize a range of computer settings. T o access TOSHIB A Assist, do one of the follo wing: ❖ Double-click the TOSHIB A Assist shortcut icon on the desktop.
145 TOSHIB A Assist Connect The features a v ailable in this category are: ❖ Conf igFree™ Connecti vity Doctor ❖ Conf igFree ❖ Bluetooth ® Settings (av a ilable on some models) ❖ Bluetooth .
146 T OSHIB A Assist (Sample Illustr ation) TOSH IB A Assist window – Secur e tab Protect & Fix The feature a vailable in this cate gory is: ❖ PC Diagnostic T ool Utility (Sample Illustr ation.
147 TOSHIB A Assist Optimize The features a v ailable in this category are: ❖ T O SHIB A SD™ Memory Card F ormat Utility ❖ Mouse Utility ❖ T O SHIB A A ccessibility ❖ T O SHIB A Zooming Util.
148 T OSHIB A SD ™ Memory Car d F ormat Utility TOSHIBA SD ™ Memor y Card Format Utility This utility is used to format SD cards used with the Bridge Media Adapter Slot.
149 Setting passwor ds Setting passwords Setting a password lets you w a lk away from your computer , secure in the kno wledge that nobody can acces s your f iles. When you set a passw ord, you mu st enter the passw ord before you can work on your c omputer again.
150 Setting passwor ds Using a super visor or user password A supervisor passw ord prev ents other users from changing hardware conf iguration options.
151 Setting passwor ds The TOSHIB A Assist w indo w appears. 2 On the left side, select Secur e . 3 Select the Supervisor P assword icon. 4 Select Not Registered .
152 T OSHIB A P asswor d Utility Disabling a user password T o cancel the power -on pas sword function: 1 Click Start , All Programs , To s h i b a , Utilities , then click T oshiba Assist . The TOSHIB A Assist w indo w appears. 2 On the left side, select Secur e .
153 T OSHIBA P asswor d Utility (Sample Illustra tion) T O SHIB A P asswor d Utility window 3 Click Set . 4 Enter a passw ord, then en ter it again to ve rify . 5 Click Set . 6 Click OK if you w ant to sav e the passw ord to a text f ile on a disket te or media of your choice.
154 PC Diagnostic T ool Utility PC Diagnostic T ool Utility This utility can help diagnose problems with de vices in your computer . Refer to the online he lp documentation within the application for additional help.
155 T OSHIBA Hotk e y Utility TOSHIBA Hotkey Utility The T OSHIB A Hotke y utility allows you to recei ve a confirmation message when yo u use the Hotkey combination for Standby [ Fn+F3 ] and Hibernation [ Fn+F4 ].
156 Mouse Utility Mouse Utility The Mouse utility allo ws you to change your pointing de vice or mouse settings . T o access the Mouse utility: 1 Click Start , Contr ol Pa nel , Mouse , or double-click the Mouse icon in the Optimize tab of TOSHIB A Assist.
157 T O S H I B A H a rd w a re S e t u p 2 Adjust the settings as desired, t h en click OK . TOSHIBA Hardware Setup T O SHIB A Hardware Setup is the T oshiba configurati on management tool.
158 T O S H I B A H a rd w a re S e t u p ❖ Display—Allo ws you to chan ge v arious default settings for the b uilt-in LCD display When the co mputer restarts, it reme mbers the last configuration. If data does not appear on th e display you are using after starting in Standby Mode, press Fn + F5 .
159 TOSHIB A Zooming Utility TOSHIBA Zooming Utility This utility allo ws you to select which applications will work with the zoom in/out hot k eys (see “Zoomi ng applications in/ out” on page 2 27 ).
160 CD/D VD Drive Acoustic Silencer 2 Select the desired option(s). 3 Click OK . The zoom in and zoom out h ot ke ys will no w work with the applications you selected. T o zoom in, hold do wn the Fn ke y and press 2 ; to zoom out, hold do wn the Fn ke y and press 1 .
161 CD/D VD Drive Acoustic Silencer (Sample Illustra tion) CD/D VD Drive Acoustic Silencer scr een 1 Double-click the icon in the ta sk tray , or double-click the CD/ D VD Drive icon in the Optimize tab of T OSHIB A Assist . The CD/D VD Driv e Acoustic Silencer screen appears.
162 T OSHIB A Accessibility TOSHIBA Accessibility The T OSHIB A Accessibility utility al lows you to use the Fn ke y to create a hot key combin ati on with one of the function ke ys without pressing the two ke ys simultaneously as is usually required.
163 F ingerprint A uthentication Utility Fingerprint Authentication Utility (A vailable on certain models) The f ingerprint authentication utility can be used to replace the keyboard-based user/B IOS password authentication system when bootin g up. The f ingerprint authentication utility can also be used for user logon.
164 F ingerprint A uthentication Utility 5 Click the b utton abov e the f inger you want to enroll. 6 Swipe your f inger on the sensor . A sample will be created and indicated b y a Fingerprint icon. 7 Repeat the pre vious step. Sw ipe the same finger on the sensor two more times to create tw o more samples.
165 F ingerprint A uthentication Utility ❖ Error reading f ingerprint—the mov ement was sk ewed. Swipe your f inger agai n in a straight line. ❖ Error reading f ingerprint—the mov ement was too f ast. Swipe your f inger again at a slower speed.
166 F ingerprint A uthentication Utility Enabling Power -on Security Options for power -on security are dis played only if your computer supports this feature. In most configurations, po wer-on security is enabled au tomatically after the f irst user f ingerprints are enrolled.
167 F ingerprint A uthentication Utility Fingerprint Management Fingerprints are stored in mem o ry during enrollment. After a f ingerprint is enrolled, it is displayed with a po wer-on b utton abo ve it. The b utton appears “pressed in” b y default, indicating that the corresponding f i nger will be used for po wer-on security .
168 F ingerprint A uthentication Utility Settings ❖ System Settings—Ope ns the Settings dialog containing v arious options for setting up the product.
169 F ingerprint A uthentication Utility Password Bank The P assword Bank stores reg istration and log on information for W e b sites and dialogs, help ing to automate the task of entering this information. Y ou enter the required information only once, during W eb site or dialog re gistration.
170 F ingerprint A uthentication Utility Registering a new W eb page or dialog Y ou are logged on to the computer and want to re gister a ne w W eb page. T o create a new re gistration: 1 Display a W eb pag e you want to register . 2 Fill in the data you want to replay the ne xt time you access this W eb page.
171 F ingerprint A uthentication Utility Replaying registrations with multiple forms Pa ssword Bank reg isters forms, not pages. If a page contains se veral forms, each form requires a separate registration.
172 F ingerprint A uthentication Utility 3 Select a registration. 4 Click Edit . Y ou can change the va lue of an item or delete the item. 5 Select the A uto submit check box to su bmit the selected re gistration automatically afte r replaying the registrati on.
173 F ingerprint A uthentication Utility 4 If other f ingerprint data is still displayed on the list, hold do w n the Control ke y and select each f ingerprint until they are all selected, then click Rem ove . 5 Click OK to mak e the change s perman ent.
174 F ingerprint A uthentication Utility ❖ A void the follo wing finger conditions for enrollment or recognition as they may resu lt in fingerprint enrollment errors or a drop in the f ingerprint recognition success rate. ❖ Soaked or swollen f inger (e.
175 F ingerprint A uthentication Utility Fingerprint sensor limitations ❖ The f ingerprint sensor compares and analyzes the unique characteristics in a f ingerprint. Howe ver , there may be instances where certain users are unable to re gister the ir f ingerprints due to insuff icien tly unique characteristics in their f ingerprints.
176 Chapter 6 If Somet hing G oes Wron g Some problems yo u may encounter when usi ng your computer are relati vely easy to identify and solv e. Others may require help from your n etwork ad ministrator or the manufacturer of a software program. This chapter aims to help you solv e many prob lems by yourself.
177 If Something Goes Wrong Pr oblems that ar e easy to f ix 2 Click the Applications tab . If a program has stopped responding, the words “not responding” appear beside its name in the list. 3 Select the program you wan t to close, then click End Ta s k .
178 If Something Goes Wrong Pr ob lems when you turn on the computer T o record the details: 1 Click the Details b utton and select the text the operating system disp lays. The Details b utton displays information that the software manufacturer needs to help you solv e your problem.
179 If Something Goes Wrong Pr oblems wh en you turn on the computer The computer starts b ut when you pr ess a key no thing happens. V erify that the activ e program accepts text input. T ry clicking your mouse on an area wh ere you can type text and try typing again.
180 If Something Goes Wrong The W indows ® operating system is not working If you are running on battery power , it is recomm ended that you do not lea ve the co mputer in Standb y mode for long periods of time. T o char ge the battery , lea ve the computer plugged into a li ve wall outlet for se veral hours.
181 If Something Goes Wrong The W indows ® operating system is not working Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to start p roperly , you may ha ve to change your system’ s configuration or verify the startup procedure to f ix the problem.
182 If Something Goes Wrong The W indows ® operating system is not working Internet problems My Internet connection is very slow . Many facto rs contrib ute to the speed with which you can surf the Internet.
183 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict Y ou c an connect to Support Online by clicking Support from the menu or b y going to pcsupport.
184 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict Resolving hardware conflicts on your own Computer components need re sources to accomplish a task. A de vice , such as a disk driv e or a modem, needs a channel to the computer’ s Central Processing Unit (CPU).
185 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict If you install an older (legacy) de vice that the op erating system cannot recogn ize, the oper ating syst em may hav e dif ficulty assigning resources to it. As a result, a hardwa re conflict can occu r .
186 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict Disabling a device 1 Click Start , Contro l Pan e l , then click P erf ormance and Maintenance . 2 Click the Administrativ e T ools icon. 3 Double-click Computer Management , then click Device Manager .
187 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict The operating system displays the Device Properties dialog box, which provides an array of tabs.
188 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 4 Reinstall the memory modul e, follo wing the instructions in “Installing a memory module” on page 54 , and making sure the module is seated properly . 5 Check for the error again. 6 If the error recurs, remov e the memory module entirely and check for the error again.
189 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict The A C adaptor and power cord/cable w ork correctly , b ut the battery will not charge. The battery does not char ge while the computer is consuming full po wer . T ry turning off the computer .
190 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict After a period of time, the ba ttery will lose its ability to perform at maximum capacity an d will need to be replaced.
191 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict Nothing happens when y ou press the k eys on the external k eyboard. Y ou may ha ve plugged the e xternal ke yboard in while the computer was turned on. Click Start , Shut Down or T urn off computer , and Restart the computer using the Dual Mode Pad on the inte rnal ke yboard.
192 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict ❖ T ry adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on the e xternal monitor . ❖ Press Fn and F5 simultaneously to make sure the display priority is not set for the b uilt-in screen. The scr een does not look right.
193 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict 4 Click OK . The display mode is set to Si multaneous and th e external display device does not w ork. Make sure the e xternal monitor is capable of displaying at resolutions of 800 x 600 or higher .
194 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict Error -checking Run Error-checking, which analyzes the direct ories, 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 cl ick My Computer .
195 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict Y our data f iles are damaged or corrupted. Refer to your softw are docu mentation for f ile recov ery procedures. Many softw are packages automatically crea te backup files. Y ou may also be able to recov er lost data using utility software.
196 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict Optical Drive problems Y ou cannot access a disc in the driv e. If the Optical Dri ve is an e x ternal dri ve, make sure that the dri ve’ s cable is properly connected to the computer . Make sure the tray which holds the CD-R OM or D VD-R OM is closed properly .
197 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict Some discs run corr ectly but others do not. Check the type of disc you are using. The CD-R W/ D VD-R OM or multi-function dr iv e 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), an d CD-R W (read- only).
198 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict Most PC Card problems occur during installation and setup of ne w cards. If you ar e having trouble getting one or more of these de vices to work together , se veral sections in this chapter may apply .
199 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict 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 w ork. Check the PC Card status: 1 Click Start .
200 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict Hot swapping (r emoving one PC Card and inserting another without turning the computer off) fails . Fo llo w this procedure before you remov e a PC Card: 1 Double-click the Safely Remove Hard ware icon on the System tray .
201 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict Printer problems This section lists some of t h e most common printer problems: The printer will not print. Check that the printe r is connected to a working po wer outlet, turned on an d ready (on line).
202 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict Modem problems This section lists common modem problems: The modem will not re ceiv e or transmit properly . Make sure the cable from the mo dem to the telephone line is f irmly connected to the comp uter’ s modem port and the telephone line jack.
203 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict Wireless networking problems This section provides general trou bleshooting tips for networking problems, sp ecifica lly wireless (Wi-Fi) networking. The terms and concepts used ass ume a basic understan ding of networks, and may be for mo re advanced us ers.
204 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict ❖ Check Control P anel's De vice Manager to v erify that the W i-Fi adapter is recognized b y W indo ws ® , and that the dri ver is loaded. Carefully note any error messages— these will be very hel p ful if you should confer with a support techni cian at a later time.
205 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict ❖ Use the PING command to ve rify a connectio n to the gate way at 192.1 68.1.1 (a default gate way for most wireless routers). ❖ Click Start , then cl ick Run... ❖ Enter Cmd and press Enter .
206 If Something Goes Wrong D VD o perating pr oblems The W i ndows XP wir eless management facility does not wor k . If you are using an e xternal W i-Fi adapter (a PC Card, USB adapter , or other v a riety), check if the adapter comes with its o wn management utility .
207 If Something Goes Wrong D VD operating pr oblems 5 V erify that your computer recognizes yo ur Optical Dri ve. T o do this: Double-click the My Computer icon on the desktop. The C D - RW / DV D - RO M o r m u l t i - f u n c t i o n d r iv e should appear in the list.
208 If Something Goes Wrong D VD o perating pr oblems 5 Click OK . D VD titles, games, or applic ations appear distorted. Ha ving Stretch enabled when your video resolutio n is set to 640 x 480 or 80 0 x 600 can cause distortion. T o disable Stretch, follo w the instructions belo w: 1 Right-click the Desktop , select Pr operties .
209 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits Develop good computing habits Sa ve y our work fr equently . Y ou can ne ver predict when your computer will lock, forci ng you to close a pro gram and los e unsav ed c hanges. Many software programs b uild in an automatic backup, b ut you should not rely solely on this feature.
210 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits Y our local computer store or book store sells a v ariety of self- help books yo u can use to suppl ement the inform ation in the manuals.
211 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits 6 W indows creates the Restore Point and automatically stamps it with the current date and time. Then, at a later time, you can re-establish your W indo ws confi guration using the sav e d Restore Point.
212 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits Backing up your data to CDs with Windows XP Fo r most of us, b y far the most v aluable component of our computer system is the data we ha ve created with it, and stored on its h ard disk dri ve.
213 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits Documents and other data files th at you create as you work are typically stored in the My Documents folder .
214 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits Favorites (bookmarks) for Internet Explorer and other W eb browsers Fo llo w these steps to back up your Fa vo rites for Internet Explorer (v er 5.0 or ne wer): 1 In Internet Explorer , click File , Imp ort and Export .
215 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits General tips for installin g hardware and software Here are a fe w tips to help insu re safe and easy installation of ne w hardware (printers, poin ting de vices, e xternal hard dri ves, D VD writers, scanners, etc.
216 If Something Goes Wrong If you need further assistance 1 Back up critical data. 2 Create a Restore Point. 3 Install one item of hardw are or software. 4 Restart W indo ws. 5 Use the ne w hardware or softw are for a while, noting any ne w problem s.
217 If Something Goes Wrong If you need further assistance Fo r the complete detailed specif ications for yo ur computer , visit pcsupport.toshiba.com . Go to the T ech Support Center , select your particular model from the list and go to the Detailed Specif icati ons for that model.
218 If Something Goes Wrong Other T oshiba Internet W eb sites W ithin the United States at (800) 457-7777 Outside the United States at (949) 859-4273 Other T oshiba Internet W eb sites T oshiba’ s worldwide offices toshiba.com W orldwide T o shiba corporate site computers.
219 If Something Goes Wrong T oshiba’ s worldwide off ices Fo r more information on ad ditional T oshiba worldwide locations, please visit: www .toshiba.
220 Appendix A Hot Keys Ho t keys ar e keys t ha t, whe n p r essed in combination with the Fn ke y , turn system functions on and off. Ho t ke ys hav e a le gend on the ke y indicating the option o r feature the k ey controls. V olume Mute Fn + This hot ke y enables/disables volume mute on your comp uter .
221 Hot Keys P asswor d security Password security Without a password The Fn + F1 key combinatio n turns off the display and acti vates instant security . Using the pointing device or an y ke y will make th e display’ s content reap pear , if no password is set for the current user .
222 Hot Keys P asswor d security 3 If you clicked Choose a scre en sa ver , the Screen Sav er tab has already been selected . If it is not selected, click the Scr e en Sa ver tab .
223 Hot Keys Po w e r u s a g e Power usage Fn + This hot ke y displays th e Power Schemes tab of the Po wer Options Properties window . (Sample Illustration) P ower Schemes tab in P ower Options Y ou can configure your computer’ s po wer usage using the dr op do wn lists.
224 Hot Keys Standby mode Standby mode Fn + This hot ke y places the computer into Standby mode. ❖ A message box displays b y default to co nf irm that the computer is entering Standby mode.
225 Hot Keys Hibernation mode Hibernation mode Fn + This hot ke y places the computer into Hibernation mode. ❖ If Hibernation mode is en abled (the default) a message box displays b y default to co nf irm the computer is entering Hibernation mode. Y ou can choose not to display this message box.
226 Hot Keys Display modes Display modes Fn + This hot ke y cycles thro ugh the po wer-on display options. The display mo des are: ❖ Built-in display only ❖ Built-in display and external monitor s.
227 Hot Keys Display brightness Display brightness Disabling or enabling the Dual Mode Pad Zooming applications in/out Fn + This hot ke y decreas es the screen brightness. Fn + This hot ke y increases the screen brightness. Fn + This hot ke y enables/disables the Dual Mode Pad.
228 Hot Keys K e yboar d hot ke ys Keyboard hot keys Fn + This hot k e y informs you wh en the W ireless antenna on-of f switch is in the of f position. (No message appears when th e W i-Fi antenna on-of f switch is in th e on posit ion.) Fn + This hot ke y turns the cursor control o verlay on and of f.
229 Appendix B Pow e r C o r d / C a b l e C o nnector s The computer features a un iv ersal po wer supply you can use worldwide. This appendix sho ws the shapes of the typical A C po wer cord/ cable connectors for v arious parts of the world.
230 Appendix C Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Conf igFree™ is a set of utilities th at makes it easy to control communication de vices and netwo rk connectio ns. Conf igFree also lets you identify communication problems and create prof iles for easy sw itching between locations and communication ne tworks.
231 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Com puter Getting Started ❖ Prof ile Settings—The Profiles ut ility lets you switch between network configurations. F or more informatio n, see “Profile Settings” on page 241 . ❖ Conf igFree SUMMIT—The ConfigFree SUMMIT utility is used to connect with ot he r ConfigFree users for f ile sharing.
232 Using ConfigFree™ with yo ur T oshib a Computer Getting Started If your computer is not connected to a network, the ConfigFree icon on the taskbar is displayed with an “X.” When you start a search fo r wireless de vices, Conf igFree Launcher displays on your comp uter desktop.
233 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Com puter Conf igF r ee Utilities (Sample Illustration) Conf igF r ee L a u n ch e r c o m i n g b a ck i n t o v i ew ConfigFree Utilities Connectivity Doctor The Connecti vity Doctor lets you analyze y our network connections and f ix network -connection problems.
234 Using ConfigFree™ with yo ur T oshib a Computer Conf igF r ee Utilities ❖ Location of wireless comm unication switch (identif ied with a yello w arrow) ❖ Status of wireless communication swi.
235 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Com puter Conf igF r ee Utilities If a problem or potential problem is detected, in most c ases, a screen autom atically displays showing you the possible cause and solution for the problem.
236 Using ConfigFree™ with yo ur T oshib a Computer Conf igF r ee Utilities Search for Wireless Devices The Search for W ireless De vices utility searches for wireless LAN and Bluetooth de vices currently used in the neighborhood , and displays in formation about them on a virtual map.
237 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Com puter Conf igF r ee Utilities (Sample Illustr ation) V iewing W i-F i devices Creating a new wireless connection This feature is only supporte d on system s running Windows XP SP2.
238 Using ConfigFree™ with yo ur T oshib a Computer Conf igF r ee Utilities (Sample Illustr ation) Dra gging a device to the Access P oint (Sample Illustra tion) W ire less settings scr een 3 Enter the SSID/WEP inform ation and conn ect to the de vice.
239 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Com puter Conf igF r ee Utilities Creating a detected device wireless connection The follo wing sc reen sho ws an example of Bluetooth de vices that are detected using the Search f or Wir eless Devices option.
240 Using ConfigFree™ with yo ur T oshib a Computer Conf igF r ee Utilities (Sample Illustr ation) Dra gging the f ile to the Bluetooth device icon T o be prompted for th e devi ce: 1 Drag and drop the f ile to the Bluetooth radar icon on the Conf igFree Launcher .
241 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Com puter Conf igF r ee Utilities (Sample Illustration) Selecting Se nd to Bluetooth Devices option 2 Choose a f ile recipient. 3 Click Send . During a file tran sfer , c onnecting and disconnecting to the selected device will oc cur automatically .
242 Using ConfigFree™ with yo ur T oshib a Computer Conf igF r ee Utilities If you visit a client co mpany o ccasionally , for e xample, you can set up a prof ile to match th at en viro nment and connect to the netw ork.
243 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Com puter Conf igF r ee Utilities 6 Enter an y optional comments, if desired. 7 Click Change Icon and select an icon for this prof ile. 8 Click the icon at the botto m of the screen to display more capture options.
244 Using ConfigFree™ with yo ur T oshib a Computer Conf igF r ee Utilities (Sample Illustr ation) Expanded Add Pr of ile scr een The online h elp provides real-world examples of setting up profiles for different networking environm ents. After you set up one or more profiles, you can check their settings and f ine-tune them as necessary .
245 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Com puter Conf igF r ee Utilities ConfigFree SUMMIT The ConfigFree SUMMIT util ity is a con venient w a y to share f iles with other users and to transfer files between your computers at home and at w ork. This utility is faster and more depend able th an se nding the f iles via email.
246 Using ConfigFree™ with yo ur T oshib a Computer Conf igF r ee Utilities (Sample Illustr ation) Users at tend ing SUMMIT meeting (user icons appear on S UMMIT table) Files can be shared with one us er or all users attending the meeting. ❖ T o share a file with one user , drag and drop the f ile on the user’ s icon.
247 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Com puter Conf igF r ee Utilities (Sample Illustra tion) Sharing a f ile with one user ❖ T o share a file with all users, drag the f ile to the center of the SUMMIT table where users can access it as de sired.
248 Using ConfigFree™ with yo ur T oshib a Computer Conf igF r ee Utilities Participating users must be c onnected by LAN, wireless LAN, or Bluetooth (P AN). Firewall softwa re may prevent ConfigFre e SUMMIT from working. Using ConfigFree SUMMIT T o host a Conf igFree SUMMIT : 1 Click the icon in the system tray .
249 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Com puter Conf igF r ee Utilities 1 Drag and drop the f ile to the W ireless radar icon on the Conf igFree Launcher . 2 Right click on the f ile and choose a f ile recipient. 3 Click Send . An Access Point may not always be a vailable.
250 Using ConfigFree™ with yo ur T oshib a Computer Conf igF r ee Utilities T o re vie w the current T oshiba W ireless Projector settings and change them if necessary: 1 Click the icon in the system tray . 2 Mo ve the mouse pointer to T oshiba Wir eless Projector (DPJ) , then click Settings .
251 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Com puter Conf igF r ee Utilities The wireless LAN conf iguration re turns to the se ttings that were last used before the Qu ick Connect function was started: ❖ If the T oshiba W ireless Projector utility is closed.
252 Using ConfigFree™ with yo ur T oshib a Computer Using the A utomatic Switc h Using the Automatic Switch The Automatic Switch feature allo ws the computer to automatically switch profiles th e ne xt time it is powered on.
253 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Com puter Semi-A utomatic Switch F eatur e T o use the Semi-Automatic Switch feature: 1 Right-click the icon in the syst em tray . 2 Click A uto Switch . The Auto Switch dialog box appears. 3 Select the A uto Switch (SSID) tab .
254 G lo ssar y TECHNICAL NOTE: Some features defined in this glossary may not be available on your com puter . Acronyms These acronyms may appear in this user’ s guide.
255 Glossary DC direct current DMA direct memory access DIMM dual in line memory modul e DOS disk operating system DPI dots per inch DSTN dual supertwist nematic DV D digital versatile (or video) di s.
256 Glossar y 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 access memory SRAM stat.
257 Glossary application — A com puter program that you use to perform tasks of a specif ic type. Applications includ e word processors, spreadsheets, and database management systems. See also pr ogram . B backup — A copy of a f ile, usually on a remov able disk, kept in case the original file is lost or damaged.
258 Glossar y C cache — A section of very fast memory in wh ich frequently u sed information is duplicated for qu ick access. Accessing data from cache is faster than accessing it from the computer’ s main memory . See also CP U ca che, L1 c ach e, L 2 c ach e.
259 Glossary contro ller — A device tha t controls the tran sfer of data fr om a computer to a peripheral de vice and vice versa. For e xample, disk dri ves, monitors, keyboards, and printers all require controllers. CPU — See central pr ocessing unit (CPU).
260 Glossar y disk — A round, flat piece of materi al that can be magnetically influenced to hold information in digital form, and used in the production of magnetic disk s, such as diskettes and hard disks. Compare disc. See also diskette, hard disk.
261 Glossary D VD-R OM (digital versatile [or vide o] disc r ead-onl y memory) — A very high-capacity stor age medium that uses laser optics for reading data. Each D VD-R OM can hold as much data as se veral CD-R OMs. Compare CD-R OM. E emulation — A technique in which a device or program imitates another de vi ce or program.
262 Glossar y fo r m a t — (verb) T o prepare a blank di sk for use with the computer’ s operating system. Formatting creates a structure on the disk so the operating system can write information to the disk or read information from i t. frontside b us — The primary pathway (bus) between the CPU and the computer’ s main memory .
263 Glossary I icon — A small image di splayed on the sc reen that represents a function, f ile, or program . interlaced — A method of refreshing a comp uter screen, in which only e very other line of pix els is refres hed. Interlaced monitors take two passes to create a complete s creen image.
264 Glossar y 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 into two or more l ogical driv es.
265 Glossary non-system disk — A disk for storing program s and data that cannot be used to start the computer . Compare system disk . O online — A vailable through the computer .
266 Glossar y proces sor — See central pr ocessing unit (CPU) . program — A set of instructions that can be ex ecuted by a computer . The general classes of programs (also called software) are operating system, applicati on, and utility . S ee also oper ating system, application, ut ility .
267 Glossary S select — T o highli ght or otherwise specify text, data, or graphics with the intent to perform some operatio n on it. serial — Processes that occur one at a time. In communicati ons, it means the transmission of one bit at a time sequentia lly o ver a single channel.
268 Glossar y utility — A comp uter program d esigned to pe rform a narrowly focused operation or solve a specific problem. Utilities are often related to computer system m anagement.
269 Index A AC adaptor 47 AC power cord/cable connectors 229 AC power light 50 accessories memory 53 adding external devices 46 adding memory 53 adjusting r ecording q uality 134 Alt keys 83 audio .
270 Index character keys 83 charging the battery 50 checking device properties 186 click 63 communications network connecti on 127 system resources 184 compact disc positioning 95 compact discs handli.
271 Index E environment computer-friendl y 39 error messages device driver conflict 183 general hardware problem 183 non-system disk or disk error 180 , 195 problem with display settings / current set.
272 Index recycle bin 122 safety 36 Industry Canada requirement 4 installation memory module 54 installing memory modules 53 mouse 68 instant passwords, using 149 Internet bookmarked sit e not fo und .
273 Index P password deleting a supervisor 150 disabling a user 152 supervisor set up 150 types 149 passwords instant, usi ng 149 setting 149 PC Card checklist 198 CIS (Card Info rmation Structure) 19.
274 Index Internet connect ion is slow 182 keyboard not responding 179 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 193 modem not receiving or transmitting 202 no sound 197 non-system disk or disk error 180.
275 Index starting a program 85 Run dialog box 87 Windows Explorer 86 Windows Start me nu 85 starting up the computer from Shut down 76 from Standby 78 Startup menu problem solving 181 stored data pro.
Un point important après l'achat de l'appareil (ou même avant l'achat) est de lire le manuel d'utilisation. Nous devons le faire pour quelques raisons simples:
Si vous n'avez pas encore acheté Toshiba P100-ST7211 c'est un bon moment pour vous familiariser avec les données de base sur le produit. Consulter d'abord les pages initiales du manuel d'utilisation, que vous trouverez ci-dessus. Vous devriez y trouver les données techniques les plus importants du Toshiba P100-ST7211 - de cette manière, vous pouvez vérifier si l'équipement répond à vos besoins. Explorant les pages suivantes du manuel d'utilisation Toshiba P100-ST7211, vous apprendrez toutes les caractéristiques du produit et des informations sur son fonctionnement. Les informations sur le Toshiba P100-ST7211 va certainement vous aider à prendre une décision concernant l'achat.
Dans une situation où vous avez déjà le Toshiba P100-ST7211, mais vous avez pas encore lu le manuel d'utilisation, vous devez le faire pour les raisons décrites ci-dessus,. Vous saurez alors si vous avez correctement utilisé les fonctions disponibles, et si vous avez commis des erreurs qui peuvent réduire la durée de vie du Toshiba P100-ST7211.
Cependant, l'un des rôles les plus importants pour l'utilisateur joués par les manuels d'utilisateur est d'aider à résoudre les problèmes concernant le Toshiba P100-ST7211. Presque toujours, vous y trouverez Troubleshooting, soit les pannes et les défaillances les plus fréquentes de l'apparei Toshiba P100-ST7211 ainsi que les instructions sur la façon de les résoudre. Même si vous ne parvenez pas à résoudre le problème, le manuel d‘utilisation va vous montrer le chemin d'une nouvelle procédure – le contact avec le centre de service à la clientèle ou le service le plus proche.
