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1. x F6 m Fe F9 Fio Fn Er a a Mo sE vaji aas A 2 8 a tT ml fe 1 5 Pr EL i Ir T a aaa mama LIIITE S EAE Sample Illustration Numeric and cursor control overlay 94 Learning the Basics Starting a program Using the overlay to type numeric data The keys with the numbers on their right front are the numeric overlay keys To turn the numeric overlay on press Fn and F11 simultaneously The numeric mode light on the keyboard indicator panel glows when the numeric overlay is on To disable the numeric overlay hold down the Fn key and press F11 again The numeric mode light on the keyboard indicator panel goes out Using the overlay for cursor control The keys with the gray arrows and symbols on their left front are the cursor control overlay keys To turn the cursor control overlay on press Fn and F10 simultaneously The cursor control mode light on the keyboard indicator panel glows when the cursor control overlay is on To disable the cursor control overlay hold down the Fn key and press F10 again The cursor control mode light on the keyboard indicator panel goes out Starting a program The easiest way to start a program is to doubl
2. Wireless indicator light Hard disk drive light Battery light us Second battery light Sample Illustration Power and battery light locations Determining remaining battery power Note Wait at least 16 seconds after turning on the computer before trying to monitor the remaining battery power The computer needs this time to check the battery s remaining capacity and perform its calculations 1 Click Start Control Panel Performance and Maintenance and then click Toshiba Power Saver 11 W 2 v Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power Click the Toshiba Power Saver icon The Power Saver Properties window appears The remaining battery charge is indicated on the left side of the dialog box With repeated discharges and recharges the battery s capacity gradually decreases A frequently used older battery does not power the computer for as long as a new battery even when both are fully charged TECHNICAL NOTE The computer drains the battery faster at low temperatures Check your remaining charge frequently if you are working in temperatures below 50 degrees Fahrenheit The computer calculates the remaining battery charge based on your current rate of power use and other factors such as the age of the battery What to do when the main battery runs low When the main battery runs low you can gt Plug the compute
3. Access the Internet Communicate with your office s local area network LAN or larger corporate wide area network WAN For specific information about connecting toa LAN or WAN consult your network administrator Send a fax directly from your computer For more detailed information regarding your computer s modem visit Toshiba s Web site at accessories toshiba com Before you can communicate using the modem you need to connect it to a telephone line Your computer s built in modem port provides an RJ 11 jack allowing you to connect the modem to a standard voice grade telephone line Exploring Your Computer s Features 1 35 Setting up for communications 1 Plug one end of a telephone cable purchased separately into the modem port on the back of the computer S Sample Illustration Connecting the telephone cable to the modem port 2 Connect the other end to the RJ 11 wall jack Sample Illustration Connecting to a wall jack NOTE Connect the built in modem only to ordinary analog phone lines Never connect the built in modem to a digital line ISDN Never connect the built in modem to the digital connector on a public telephone or to a digital private branch exchange PBX Never connect the built in modem to a key telephone system for residences or offices Connection to any communication line other than an analog phone line could cause a PC system failure 1 36
4. F3 Fn This hot key places the computer into Standby mode o A message box displays by default to confirm that the computer is entering Standby mode You can choose not to display this message box Do vou with to switch the machine to standby Do not show this message in the future Sample Image Sample Standby confirmation box For more information about Standby mode please see Using and configuring Standby mode on page 83 sn 261 Hibernation mode Hibernation mode Fn F4 8 This hot key places the computer into Hibernation mode If Hibernation mode is enabled the default a message box displays by default to confirm the computer is entering Hibernation mode You can choose not to display this message box THotkey Do vou with to switch the machine to hibernation Do not show this message in the future Sample Image Hibernation confirmation box If Hibernation mode is disabled this hot key will not respond For more information on Hibernation mode see Using and configuring Hibernation mode on page 81 262 pean Display modes Fn a0 This hot key cycles through the power on display options The display modes are Built in display only Built in display and external monitor simultaneously External monitor only TV and built in display TV only Primary and CRT Dual Mode display Swap image display GHC DOP Sample
5. cceesceceeseeeesesseeeeeeens 218 The Windows XP operating system can DEDNO eN 218 Resolving a hardware conflict 219 A plan of action ccce 219 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own 220 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 221 Memory problems aceiren 223 Power and the batteries s 224 Keyboard problemMS cssc 226 Display problems ncccsscr 221 Disk drive problems scccccccccrenren 229 Optical drive problems enn 232 Sound system problems ccnn 239 Contents 33 PC Card problems uu cece eee eeeeeen 233 Panter ONG S cries estseceds caceeuiervaseedectincannagnee 23 Modem problems cccccccsssecesseseeseeseeeen 238 Wireless networking problems ccce 239 DVD operating problems c cc eceeeeeeeeeeteees 242 Develop good computing habits 0 245 Data and system configuration backup in Windows XP n se 246 If you need further assistance 202 Before you contact Toshiba cceeeeeee 202 Contacting Toshiba scs 253 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 254 Toshiba s worldwide offices 200 Appendix A HOt K yS ccccssssssscsssssscsssssessssseesseneeen 25 YOGI crr EE 20 Password security eccerre 25 Without a password cssscccecicsrrres 208 With a password ccce 250 Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged ccce 259 Power USAGE mode ou eee eeeeesceseesseeeesesseeeeeeteeeens 209 Standby 2010 8 Seen eee ne a 260 Hibernation mode secsec 261 Displ
6. Safety icons This manual contains safety instructions that must be observed to avoid potential hazards that could result in personal injuries damage to your equipment or loss of data These safety cautions have been classified according to the seriousness of the risk and icons highlight these instructions as follows Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury AWAANINE Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury A CAUTION Ndicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in property damage NOTE Provides important information 3 8 Introduction Other documentation Other icons used Additional icons highlight other helpful or educational information P GI TECHNICAL NOTE This icon indicates technical information A about the computer mg YY HINT This icon indicates helpful hints and tips CF D DEFINITION This icon indicates the definition of a term used in the text iS Other documentation Your computer comes with the following documentation gt An electronic version of the user s guide this document gt It may also contain guides for other programs that may com
7. Small bright dots appear on your TFT display when you turn on your computer Small bright dots may appear on your screen display when you turn on your PC Your display contains an extremely large number of thin film transistors TFT and is manufactured using high precision technology Any small bright dots that may appear on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology Over a period of time and depending on the usage of the computer the brightness of the screen will deteriorate This is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen technology When the computer is operated on battery power the screen will dim and you may not be able to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power Disk drive problems Problems with the hard disk or with a diskette drive usually show up as an inability to access the disk or as sector errors Sometimes a disk problem may cause one or more files to appear to have garbage in them Typical disk problems are You are having trouble accessing a disk or one or more files appear to be missing Make sure you are identifying the drive by its correct name A or C 230 lf Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Error checking Run Error checking which analyzes the directories files and File Allocation Table FAT on the disk and repairs any damage it finds To run Error checking 1 Click Start and then click My Computer 2
8. An icon represents a folder file or program that can be quickly activated by double clicking the icon You can create a new desktop icon for any folder file or program by dragging the element s icon from its location in a window to the desktop area The icons initially displayed on your system desktop include Recycle Bin Holds files you have deleted You may be able to retrieve these files until you empty the Recycle Bin e ai v Internet Explorer The Microsoft browser that provides access to the Internet TECHNICAL NOTE If you delete a file from a diskette it does not go into the Recycle Bin For more information on the Recycle Bin see Windows online Help NOTE If you place the cursor over an icon a popup description of the file contents appears Your desktop may contain other icons depending on your configuration See Windows online Help for more specific information on each icon and how to use it 1 3 Exploring Your Computer s Features Exploring the desktop Start button You use the Start button to Start programs gt Access Microsoft Windows operating system update Open documents gt Adjust system settings Find files Access Windows Help gt gt gt Run programs Suspend system activity and shut down the computer Taskbar Each time you open a program a button associ
9. The Toshiba Power Saver Properties window appears E 3 Cinli histhexi Mirdi Pima DFE HDD Power DFE Sythe ihandby _ Fl lil Ce Ce Sample Image Toshiba Power Saver Properties window Mobile Computing 1 21 Monitoring main battery power 2 Select an appropriate profile for your work environment or create your own custom profile By changing the options that appear in the Power Saver Properties dialog box and clicking OK you can reconfigure that function You may choose a power saving management strategy to best suit your computing needs If you are running on batteries and the programs that you are using do not require a lot of system resources you may experience longer work sessions by enabling the Normal setting Any options that you change become the active settings when you exit the program You do not have to restart your system before they become active settings For more information see Toshiba Power Saver on page 179 Using a hot key to set the Power Profile You may use a hot key to set the Power Profile To set the Power Profile 1 Press Fn and F2 simultaneously to display the Power Profile pop up window AC Optimized Sample Image Power Profile mode pop up window 2 While continuing to press Fn press F2 until you select the desired Power Profile The Power Profile options are Full Power High Power Normal AC Optimized DVD Playback
10. fm TOSHIBA Accessibility Setting for Fn StickyKey Use Fn StickyKey if you want to create Fn key combinations by pressing one key at a time TOSHIBA Cancel Sample Image Toshiba Accessibility window To use Toshiba Accessibility 1 Click Start All Programs Toshiba Utilities and then click Accessibility or click the Accessibility icon in the Optimize tab of Toshiba Assist The Toshiba Accessibility window appears 1 96 Toshiba Utilities Toshiba Mobile Extension 2 Check the Use Fn StickyKey box 3 Puta check mark next to the desired option 4 Click OK Toshiba Mobile Extension To adjust the settings for docking or using the Express Port Replicator use the Toshiba Mobile Extension utility To use the Toshiba Mobile Extension utility 1 Click Start Control Panel Performance and Maintenance then Toshiba Mobile Extension The Toshiba Mobile Extension Service Configuration dialog box appears 2 Under the Mobile Extension Service tab you can select behaviors to enable or disable such as Warm Undock Service and Notification Messages by checking or unchecking the appropriate box TOSHIBA Mobile Extension poe Mobile Extension Service Display Change Service Select the behaviors you want Eject PC and Sleep Service Sleep Mode Standby Check WakeON Device C Parallel Port Check Notify Message Setting Show undock complete message Show message when AC has been discon
11. 212 Using ConfigFree with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities Search for Wireless Devices The Search for Wireless Devices utility searches for wireless LAN and Bluetooth devices currently used in the neighborhood and displays information about them on a virtual map To search for wireless devices 1 Click the icon in the system tray 2 Click Search for Wireless Devices A virtual map appears with a graphical representation of the wireless devices that have been detected NOTE Search for Wireless Devices can also be started from the ConfigFree Launcher For W1 Fi networks the intensity of a signal is displayed in five levels or bands The signal from the connected access point is displayed in the bands surrounding the PC icon at the center of the map The closer to the center the stronger the connection Placing the pointer over the displayed point of light shows detailed information about the wireless device NOTE The wireless device shown near the center of the map is not necessarily near your notebook computer If a wireless device located a distance away also has a strong signal it appears near the center of the map as well The Search for Wireless Devices feature identifies if a device is IEEE 802 1 1a b or g It also includes an option to display hidden access point availability Using ConfigFree with your Toshiba Computer 2 23 ConfigFree Utilities ab SF Samp
12. Drag and drop folders or individual files from this window into the CD window If the files do not immediately appear in the CD window press F5 or click View Refresh to prompt Windows to display them Documents and other data files that you create as you work are typically stored in the My Documents folder You may also wish to back up other important data files stored elsewhere on your hard disk drive for example E mail files and settings for Outlook Outlook Express or other e mail apps Visit the vendors Web sites www microsoft com for example for detailed instructions Newsgroup files and settings for Outlook Express or other newsgroup readers Visit the vendors Web sites for detailed instructions Other data files If you do not find an application s data files in any of the folders within the My Documents folder check the application s options or preferences settings to discover the locations of the files When you have finished copying files to the CD window click File Write these files to CD A CD Writing Wizard will appear prompting for a name for the CD You may accept the default name or enter a new more descriptive name Click Next to continue The CD Writing Wizard will now write the selected files to the CD It is best not to use the computer for any other tasks during this operation so as not to interrupt it Finally click Finish The CD will be ejected It should contain
13. Other cards must be set up before you can use them Use the Windows XP PC Card PCMCIA Wizard to set up the card Refer to your Microsoft documentation for more information or refer to the documentation that came with the PC Card Some card manufacturers use special software called enablers to support their cards Enablers result in nonstandard configurations that can cause problems when installing the PC Card If your system does not have built in drivers for your PC Card and the card did not come with an operating system driver it may not work under the operating system Contact the manufacturer of the PC Card for information about using the card under the operating system PC Card checklist Make sure the card is inserted properly into the slot gt Sd Make sure all cables are securely connected gt Occasionally a defective PC Card slips through quality control If another PCMCIA equipped computer is available try the card in that machine If the card malfunctions again it may be defective lf Something Goes Wrong 235 Resolving a hardware conflict Resolving PC Card problems Here are some common problems 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 2 Right click the My Computer icon using the secondary NN on A U button and then click Properties The System Properties dialog box a
14. The Mouse Properties window closes Close the Printers and Other Hardware window Close the Control Panel window You can also use a hot key to disable or enable the TouchPad See Disabling or enabling wireless devices on page 263 170 Getting Started Using external display devices Using external display devices Your computer comes with a built in LCD display but you can also connect an external display device to the available video port An external monitor or projector via the RGB monitor port ATV VCR or DVD recorder via the S video TV out port Before connecting an external monitor or video projector configure your computer for the type of device you are connecting To do this refer to the documentation for your operating system and devices Connecting an external monitor or projector You can easily attach an external monitor or projector to your computer if you need a larger screen To do this C 1 Connect the monitor s video cable to the RGB monitor port on the back of the computer 2 Connect the device s power cable to a live electrical outlet Turn on the external device Set the display mode by pressing Fn F5 or by configuring the Display Properties settings Directing the display output when you turn on the computer Once you have connected an external display device you can choose to use the internal display only the external device only or both simultaneously Th
15. Using a microphone U 1 Ifyou are using the internal microphone which is located near the front left corner of the computer go to step 4 Otherwise connect an external microphone to the computer 2 Click Start All Programs Accessories Entertainment and then click Sound Recorder File Edit Effects Help Position Length 0 00 sec Record Stop Play Skip forward Skip backward Sample Image Sound Recorder screen Positioning bar 3 Click the Record button 4 Speak normally into the microphone 5 When you have finished recording click the Stop button The Sound Recorder window displays the new sound file as a waveform NOTE You can only record 60 seconds at a time 1 4 4 Exploring Your Computer s Features Exploring audio features 6 To hear what you just recorded click the Play button 7 To save the file select Save from the File menu NOTE The microphone on your computer might be set to Mute To check this click Start All Programs Accessories Entertainment and then click Volume Control Using external speakers or headphones Your computer is equipped with a full stereo sound system with internal speakers Instead of using the internal speakers you can connect headphones or a pair of external stereo speakers A CAUTION Before putting on headphones to listen to an audio CD turn the volume dial down Do not set the volume too high when using headphones Co
16. Fie and Printer S anng Setings Ato Switch Sutings Heteork I Play tss sound when ditpinyng nox caton window r Execute fis program afer switching Bowe E a j ea Sample Image Expanded Add Profile screen NOTE 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 them as necessary Profiles can also be imported and exported This feature is useful when transferring profile settings to other computers For more information about modifying importing and exporting profiles refer to the online Help Using ConfigFree with your Toshiba Computer 2 o ConfigFree Utilities ConfigFree SUMMIT The ConfigFree SUMMIT utility is a convenient way to share files with other users and to transfer files between your computers at home and at work This utility is faster and more dependable than sending the files via email Use this utility which handles files regardless of size to distribute presentations reports or music files to meeting attendees or to users at different locations The SUMMIT utility uses the following types of connections Wireless LAN via Access Point Wireless LAN via Ad Hoc LAN same subnet Bluetooth PAN LAP Cross cable Ethernet or Gbit Ethernet To host a ConfigFree SUMMIT click the SUMMIT icon on the ConfigFree Launcher
17. Palazzo Perseo Via Paracelso 10 20041 Agrate Brianza Milano Italy Latin America and Caribbean Toshiba America Information Systems 9740 Irvine Blvd Irvine California 92618 USA 800 457 7777 within the US 949 859 4273 outside of the US this call may incur long distance charges Canada Toshiba Canada Ltd 191 McNabb Street Markham Ontario L3R 8H2 Canada Germany Toshiba Europe GmbH LeibnizstraBbe 2 D 93055 Regensburg Germany Japan Toshiba Corporation PCO IO 1 1 Shibaura 1 Chome Minato Ku Tokyo 105 8001 Japan Mexico Toshiba de M xico S A de C V Sierra Candela No 111 6to Piso Col Lomas de Chapultepec CP 11000 Mexico DE 256 lf Something Goes Wrong Toshiba s worldwide offices Spain United Kingdom Toshiba Information Systems Toshiba Information Systems Espa a S A U K Ltd Parque Empresarial San Fernando Toshiba Court Edificio Europa la Planta Weybridge Business Park Escalera A Addlestone Road 28831 Madrid San Fernando de Weybridge Surrey KT15 2UL Henares United Kingdom Spain United States The Rest of Europe Toshiba America Information Toshiba Europe I E GmbH Systems Inc Hammfelddamm 8 9740 Irvine Boulevard D 4 1460 Neuss Irvine California 92618 Germany United States For more information on additional Toshiba worldwide locations please visit www toshiba co jp index htm Appendix A Hot Keys Hot keys are keys that when pressed in comb
18. d une licence il doit etre utilize a l interieur et devrait etre place loin des fenetres afin de Fournier un ecram de blindage maximal Si le matriel ou son antenne d emission est installe a l exterieur il doit faire l objet d une licence CAUTION This device is restricted to indoor use due to its operation in the 5 15 GHz to 5 25 GHz frequency range Industry Canada requires this product to be used indoors for frequency range 5 15 GHz to 5 25 GHz to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co channel Mobile Satellite systems High power radars are allocated as primary users of the 5 25 GHz to 5 35 GHz and 5 65 GHz to 5 85 GHz bands These radar stations can cause interference with and or damage this device 10 EU Declaration of Conformity Toshiba declares that this product conforms to the following Standards Supplementary The product complies with the Information requirements of the Low Voltage Directive 72 23 EEC the EMC Directive 89 336 EEC and or the R amp TTE Directive 1999 05 EEC This product is carrying the CE Mark in accordance with the related European Directives Responsible for CE Marking is Toshiba Europe Hammfelddamm 8 41460 Neuss Germany VCCI Class B Information CQORElt HUBS SSSRESREMAMRBS VCC DRE CHOC DIFABIBRRNEZB CT TOEI RERRCHATSECE EABNELTWETA TOREDIG STOT LEV a VEEL T MAAS HOe RARR CEMHBVET RIRA EIE gt TIE LLY YU RUA LTR SL Modem Warning Notice Conf
19. doc extension Any file name with an extension of doc is assumed to be a Microsoft Word file Creating your own extension is usually unwise since the program is unlikely to recognize a strange extension and may refuse to handle your file correctly TECHNICAL NOTE By default the Windows operating system does not show file extensions For information on showing or hiding file extensions see your Windows online Help Printing your work Ensure the operating system is set up for your printer as described in Setting up a printer on page 74 HINT You only need to set up the printer the first time you connect it If you use more than one printer or are changing printers you will need to set up the Windows operating system to run with the additional printer s To print a file 1 If your printer is not on turn it on now 1 00 Learning the Basics Backing up your work 2 Open the File menu of your Windows program and click Print The program displays a Print dialog box PS General Options Select Printer wo gt Add Printer Fax Printer Status Ready C Print to file Location Comment Find Printer Page Range All Number of copies 1 Pages 1 ea 1013 3 Enter either a single page number or a single p 1 page range For example 5 12 Sample Image Print dialog box 3 Specify the print parameters For example the range of pages and n
20. select the users that you want to attend the SUMMIT meeting and send them an invitation gt gt Sd Sd en T i E i cecep e z pagaj n Fi LEES 1 Select users oo000 5 C SS fsa a Send invitations Sample Image Inviting users to SUMMIT meeting 2 82 Using ConfigFree with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities When a user joins the SUMMIT their icon appears on the SUMMIT table Sample Image Users attending SUMMIT meeting user icons appear on SUMMIT table Files can be shared with one user or all users attending the meeting To share a file with one user drag and drop the file on the user s icon NOTE Only the SUMMIT Host the initiator can share files with multiple users by this method SUMMIT users can share a file with only one other user Using ConfigFree with your Toshiba Computer 2 83 ConfigFree Utilities Sample Image Sharing a file with one user To share a file with all users drag the file to the center of the SUMMIT table where users can access it as desired NOTE If you are the Host of the summit and drag a file to the center of the SUMMIT table it will automatically be sent to all SUMMIT users who can then accept or decline the file as desired Sample Image Sharing a file with all users 2 8 4 Using ConfigFree with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities NOTE Participating
21. then click Device Manager Select the specific device from the device category To expand a device category double click the category In the toolbar look to the far right for an icon of a monitor with a strike mark through a circle on the front This is the disable feature Click the icon You are given the option of disabling the device Click Yes to disable the device or No to cancel Checking device properties Device Manager provides a way to view the properties of a device Properties include the name of the manufacturer the type of device the drivers installed and the system resources assigned to the device To check a device s properties 1 Click Start Control Panel and then click Performance and Maintenance Click the Administrative Tools icon Double click Computer Management then click Device Manager To view the device s installed double click the device type To view the properties double click the device The operating system displays the Device Properties dialog box which provides an array of tabs They may include The General tab which provides basic information about the device lf Something Goes Wrong 223 Resolving a hardware conflict The Resource tab which lists resources assigned to the monitor optional external optical drive optional external diskette drive and other power using functions This tab does not appear if the device is not using resources
22. which can destroy data 1 D 4 Exploring Your Computer s Features Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot Removing memory media 1 Prepare the media for removal by right clicking the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the system tray and then selecting the media you want to remove If the system is unable to prepare the media for safe removal a message will tell you to try again later If the media can be removed now the system displays Safe To Remove Hardware 2 Gently press the card inward to release it The card pops out slightly 3 Grasp the card and pull it straight out Sample Illustration Removing memory media CAUTION Do not remove memory media while data is being written or read Even when the Windows message copying disappears writing to the media might still be in progress and your data could be destroyed Wait for the indicator light to go out Exploring Your Computer s Features 1 DD Using the i LINK port Using the i LINK port The i LINK port on the left side of the computer provides an extremely fast data transfer rate In addition to high speed the i LINK port also supports isochronous data transfer the delivery of data at a guaranteed rate This makes it ideal for devices that transfer high levels of data in real time such as video devices As with USB ports the i LINK port supports both Plug and Play automatic configuration and hot swapping the ability to
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24. Click Start and then click Run The Run dialog box appears Type the name of a program folder document or Internet resource and Windows will open it For you Open v Cancel Browse Sample Image Run dialog box Learning the Basics O Saving your work 2 Inthe Run dialog box o If you know the program s location type the command line For a program in the Windows folder type just the program name Otherwise type the full file path For example to access WordPad type c Program Files Windows NT Accessories Wordpad exe then click OK If you do not know the location you can search for it by clicking Start Search and then following the on screen instructions HINT To run the same program again click the arrow to the f right of the text box and select the command line from the gt drop down list las Saving your work Before you turn off the computer save your work on the hard disk drive or diskette CD This is one of the most important rules of computing TECHNICAL NOTE Save your data even when you are using the Standby command in case the main battery discharges before you return to work Va Saving documents is quick and easy so it is a good idea to get in the habit of saving frequently Many programs offer a feature that saves documents at regular intervals Check your program s documentation to see if it has an automatic save feature 9
25. Exploring Your Computer s Features Setting up for communications Now you are ready to send a fax or use the modem to connect to an online service or the Internet Connecting your computer to a network You can connect your computer to a network to increase its capabilities and functionality using one of its communication ports Accessing a network To access a network At the office connect an Ethernet cable to the RJ45 jack on your computer For specific information about connecting to the network consult your network administrator While you are at home or traveling you need a dial up connection Ask your network administrator for the telephone number of the network Setting up the connection To set up an office connection consult your network administrator for network settings and additional considerations To set up a dial up connection use the New Connection Wizard 1 Click Start All Programs Accessories Communications and then click New Connection Wizard 2 Enter the phone number of your network connection and let the program dial the number The computer connects to the network Exploring Your Computer s Features 1 3 Setting up for communications How to disable the Ethernet LAN port When your computer starts Windows attempts to contact a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol DHCP server If the computer is not connected to a network it may pause a few minutes as it waits fo
26. Hibernation mode does not require power to maintain the saved information system settings are retained indefinitely Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation While in Hibernation mode the computer uses no main battery power Because the state of the system is stored on the hard disk no data is lost if the main battery discharges Restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting from turning off the computer Since information is being retrieved from the hard disk rather than from memory restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power to start up than when restarting from Standby When starting up again the computer returns to the state in which you left it including all open programs and files you were using 0 Getting Started Turning off the computer For information on how to use and configure Hibernation mode see Using and configuring Hibernation mode on page 81 Standby mode The Standby command places the computer into a power saving mode Standby holds the current state of the computer in system memory RAM so that when you restart the computer you can continue working from where you left off Factors to consider when choosing Standby gt gt While in Standby mode the computer uses some main battery power The Standby command does not store unsaved informatio
27. I Caps A i Lock Sample Illustration Keyboard Character keys Typing with the character keys is very much like typing on a typewriter except that The space bar creates a space character instead of just passing over an area of the page gt Sd The lowercase letter 1 el and the number 1 are not interchangeable Sd The uppercase letter O and the number 0 are not interchangeable Making your keyboard emulate a full size keyboard Although your computer s keyboard layout is compatible with a standard full size keyboard it has fewer keys A standard full size keyboard has two Enter Ctrl and Alt keys editing keys cursor positioning keys and a numeric keypad Pressing the Fn key simultaneously in combination with one of the specially marked keys allows you to emulate a full size keyboard Q Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Your computer s keyboard has only one Enter and one Ctrl key Most of the time this does not matter However some programs assign separate functions to the right and left Ctrl and Alt keys or to the regular and numeric pad Enter keys on the full sized keyboard Using the Fn key you can simulate these separate keys as follows Press Fn and Ctrl simultaneously to simulate the Ctrl key on the right side of the enhanced keyboard Press Fn and Enter simultaneously to simulate the Enter key on
28. Your computer can be configured to warn you when the battery is running low see What to do when the main battery runs low on page 118 21 65 lf Something Goes Wrong The Windows operating system is not working If you are running on battery power it is recommended that you do not leave the computer in Standby mode for long periods of time To charge the battery leave the computer plugged into a live wall outlet for several hours For more information see Charging batteries on page 113 The computer displays the Non System disk or disk error message Make sure there is no diskette in the optional external diskette drive If there is a diskette in the drive remove it and press any key to continue If pressing any key does not work press Ctrl Alt and Del to restart the computer For more information see The computer is not accessing the hard disk or the optional external diskette drive on page 215 The Windows operating system is not working Once you are familiar with the desktop and used to the way the operating system responds to your work routine you can easily detect if the operating system is not working correctly For example The operating system fails to start after the Starting Windows XP message appears The operating system takes a long time to start The operating system responds differently from the normal routine The screen does not look right Unless a hardware device
29. a place to work Equipment that generates a strong electromagnetic field such as stereo speakers other than speakers that are connected to the computer or speakerphones Rapid changes in temperature or humidity and sources of temperature change such as air conditioner vents or heaters Extreme heat cold or humidity Liquids and corrosive chemicals Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort that shipped with your computer contains helpful information for setting up your work environment and tips for working comfortably throughout the day Precautions Your computer is designed to provide optimum safety and ease of use and to withstand the rigors of travel You should observe certain precautions to further reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the computer Avoid prolonged physical contact with the underside or surface of the computer 492 Getting Started Selecting a place to work AWARNING Never allow any liquids to spill into any part of 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 If any of these eventualities should accidentally occur immediately 1 Turn off the computer 2 Disconnect the AC adaptor from the power plug socket and computer 3 Remove the battery pack Failure to follow these i
30. all of the files you have selected but you may easily verify this by placing the CD back into the drive and viewing the list of files 250 lf Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits Favorites bookmarks for Internet Explorer and other Web browsers Follow these steps to back up your Favorites for Internet Explorer ver 5 0 or newer 1 In Internet Explorer click File Import and Export 2 The Import Export Wizard will appear Click Next 3 Click Export Favorites Next To restore the Favorites to the hard disk drive later you would select Import Favorites from this list 4 A list of your Favorites folders will appear with the top level Favorites folder selected highlighted Click Next to back up all of your Favorites or select a particular Favorites folder to back up then click Next 5 Inthe Export Favorites Destination window use the Browse button to browse to the My Documents folder Click Save in the Select Bookmark file window and then click Next 6 Click Finish The message Successfully exported favorites should appear 7 Follow the steps above for backing up files from the My Documents folder to a CD Each CD has room for 650 700 megabytes of data Follow this same set of steps any number of times to back up any number of files to as many CDs as is required to hold them Windows XP also includes a Backup utility though it does not directly support writing to CDs For more informat
31. an internal real time clock RTC battery The RTC battery powers the System Time Clock and BIOS memory used to store your computer s configuration settings When fully charged it maintains this information for up to a month when the computer is powered off The RTC battery may have become completely discharged while your computer was shipped resulting in the following error message during startup BAD RIC BATTERY BAD CHECKSUM CMOS CHECK SYSTEM NOTE The above error message may vary by computer model The RIC battery does not charge while the computer is turned off even when the AC adaptor is charging the computer The RTC battery charges when the computer is powered on Mobile Computing 1 1 D Monitoring main battery power If the RTC battery is low the real time clock and calendar may display the incorrect time and date or stop working To recharge the RTC battery plug the computer into a live electrical outlet and leave the computer powered on for 24 hours NOTE It is seldom necessary to charge the RTC battery because it charges while the computer is on If the RTC battery is low the real time clock and calendar may display the incorrect time and date or stop working When Hibernation mode is enabled and the RTC battery is completely discharged a warning prompts you to reset the real time clock The computer can be used while the RTC battery is being charged although the charging status of the R
32. and battery power as well as the estimated battery life for each power profile mode The profiles shown in the Profile panel consist of the preset power profiles that come with your computer plus any customized power profiles that you have created Toshiba Utilities 1 ST Toshiba Power Saver Preset Power Profiles The preset power profiles are Full Power AC Optimized High Power Normal DVD Playback Presentation Long Life These profiles cannot be deleted It is not recommended to change the settings of these profiles If you need a custom profile create a new profile with the properties you require The DVD Playback profile applies only when a DVD program is playing while running the computer on battery power Quickly creating a new power profile 4 Highlight one of the preset profiles Click Copy A new profile appears with the title Copy of Name where Name is the title of the profile you copied To rename the profile click Property Type the name for your new profile and then click OK Customizing a power profile 1 2 Select the profile to be customized in the Profile panel Make the desired changes to the settings on the Basic Setup tab and the Setup Action tab Click Apply then OK 1 82 Toshiba Utilities Mouse Utility Mouse Utility The Mouse utility allows you to change your pointing device or mouse settings To access the Mouse utility 1 Click Start Control Pa
33. and bridges Access points The Connectivity Doctor displays the following information WEP Used not Used gt Wired connection line link speed gt Wireless connection line signal strength and link speed 210 Using ConfigFree with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities gt Location of wireless communication switch identified with a yellow arrow gt Status of wireless communication switch on or off Wired Network Devices Wireless Network Devices 3 Router Hub Bridge Access Point Display if WEP key is set This is not displayed if WEP is not set Wired Connection Line Displays the link speed Wireless Connection Line Displays the signal strength and link speed O Location of wireless communication switch Displayed with a yellow arrow Status of wireless communication switch Displays whether the wireless communication switch is on or off Sample Image Connectivity Doctor screen Moving the mouse pointer over a wired or wireless network device icon displays information about the device such as its IP address subnet mask and MAC address A wireless network device also shows information such as the network SSID and the device s Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP key settings F Diay on ha ah aay Cesena L08 reou ree Sample Image Viewing device information Using ConfigFree with your Toshiba Computer 211 ConfigFree Utilities If
34. authorized Toshiba service provider if any repair or adjustment is required Location of the Required Label Sample shown below Location of the label and manufacturing information may vary Product is certified by the manufacturer to comply with DHHS rules 21 CFR sub chaper J applicable at the date of manufacture MANUFACTURED Toshiba Corporation 1 1 Shibaura 1 Chome Minato Ku Tokyo 105 0061 Japan CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LASER KLASSE 1 rWoy VW tey3 9 This appliance contains a laser system and is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LASSER KLASSE 1 PRODUCT To use this model properly read the users guide carefully and keep it for your future reference Never attempt to disassemble adjust or repair a HD DVD CD DVD drive CD RW drive Multi drive or any other optical drive You could damage the drive You would also be exposed to laser light or other safety hazards resulting in serious injury Always contact an authorized Toshiba service provider if any repair or adjustment is required 24 Copyright This guide is copyrighted by Toshiba America Information Systems Inc with all rights reserved Under the copyright laws this guide cannot be reproduced in any form without the prior written permission of Toshiba No patent liability is assumed however with respect to the use of the information contained herein 2006 by Toshiba America Information Systems Inc All right
35. can change the settings to Infrastructure mode to match the settings on the projector fe iay oa ba tah ey opm koa eoa ret Sample Image Projector icon when connected with Quick Connect If the wireless mode for the wireless setting is set for 5 GHz 802 1 1a Quick Connect changes this mode to 2 4 GHz 802 11b and then connects to the projector Using ConfigFree with your Toshiba Computer 2 8 ConfigFree Utilities The wireless LAN configuration returns to the settings that were last used before the Quick Connect function was started If the Toshiba Wireless Projector utility is closed If you select Toshiba Wireless Projector DPJ from the ConfigFree tray menu this disconnects the wireless LAN connection If you select a profile from the ConfigFree tray menu or when you disable a wireless device If you close ConfigFree Direct Link Toshiba Device When Access Point is not available use the Direct Link Toshiba Device feature to connect your computer in ad hoc peer to peer mode and use the Summit feature To use this feature 1 Display the ConfigFree menu 2 Select the ConfigFree Link option from the Direct Link Toshiba Device submenu This action switches the computer s wireless network setting to ad hoc mode and launches the SUMMIT feature sets GY Om 7 PR 4 06 PM Sample Image Using the Direct Link Toshiba Device feature 2 8 8 Using ConfigFree with your T
36. can configure and connect to the device Transferring files using Bluetooth There are several ways to use Bluetooth to send files to other devices To select the device using the Bluetooth radar screen 216 Using ConfigFree with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities gt Open the Bluetooth radar screen and drag and drop the file directly onto the icon for that Bluetooth device Sample Image Dragging the file to the Bluetooth device icon To be prompted for the device 1 Drag and drop the file to the Bluetooth radar icon on the ConfigFree Launcher Sample Image Dragging the file to the Bluetooth radar icon Using ConfigFree with your Toshiba Computer al ConfigFree Utilities Or right click the file and select Send to Bluetooth Devices Sample Image Selecting Send to Bluetooth Devices option 2 Choose a file recipient 3 Click Send NOTE During a file transfer connecting and disconnecting to the selected device will occur automatically Disconnecting from a Bluetooth device To disconnect from a Bluetooth device 1 Place the cursor on top of the connected line The icon changes to a pair of scissors 2 Click to disconnect from the device Profile Settings The Profile Settings utility lets you save network settings in profiles ConfigFree profiles are useful for easily switching network settings and devices You can switch network sett
37. close a program and lose unsaved changes Many software programs build in an automatic backup but you should not rely solely on this feature Save your work See Computing tips on page 89 for instructions On a regular basis back up the information stored on your hard disk Here are some ways you can do this Copy files to diskette Connect a tape drive to the system and use specialized software to copy everything on the hard disk to a tape Connect your computer to the office network and copy files to your network partition Some people use a combination of these methods backing up all files to tape weekly and copying critical files to diskette on a daily basis If you have installed your own programs you should back up these programs as well as your data files If something goes wrong that requires you to reformat your hard disk and start again reloading all your programs and data files from a backup source will save time Read the user s guides It is very difficult to provide a fail safe set of steps you can follow every time you experience a problem with the computer Your ability to solve problems will improve as you learn about how the computer and its software work together 2 46 lf Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits Get familiar with all the user s guides provided with your computer as well as the manuals that come with the programs and devices you purchase Your local com
38. connect and disconnect devices while the computer is on Using an expansion device The expansion port is used to connect your computer to an expansion device This is an excellent investment if you are using your computer both in and out of the office When you return to your desk you can then connect to your network print reports from your computer or use a mouse instead of your computer s pointing device Connecting cables for each of these devices every time you return to the office can be time consuming With an expansion device you can leave external devices connected while you are using your computer away from your desk When you return you can quickly connect your computer and have immediate access to all the devices For more information see the accessories information package that comes with the device or visit accessories toshiba com Chapter 5 Toshiba Utilities Your computer includes several utilities designed to help you to reconfigure your system to best meet your individual needs Together these allow you to ascertain certain system details set additional options or change default options These utilities are described in this chapter Toshiba Assist Toshiba Application Installer Supervisor password User password Toshiba Password Utility PC Diagnostic Tool Utility HDD Protection Utility Fn esse Toshiba Hotkey Utility Toshiba SD Memory Card Format Utility Tosh
39. connection 136 system resources 220 compact disc positioning 104 compact discs handling 105 inserting 103 removing 108 computer non system disk or disk error message 216 not accessing disk drives 215 running on battery power 110 setting up 44 warning resume failure message 215 computing tips 89 connecting to a power source 47 connection set up 136 control buttons 68 critical applications 3 Cross Menu Utility 188 Ctrl keys 92 D desktop creating new icon 131 major features 131 desktop exploration 130 desktop icons 131 Device Manager 221 checking properties 222 disabling a device 221 222 devices keyboard 72 mouse 72 Disk Defragmenter 230 disk drive corrupted damaged data files 230 missing files trouble accessing a disk 229 running slow 230 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 231 cannot read a diskette 231 connecting 75 external connecting 75 display does not look normal flickers 228 external monitor not working 229 screen is blank 227 display device external 70 display output settings 70 display external adjusting 72 disposal information 25 disposing of used batteries 128 DMA Direct Memory Access 220 double click 68 DVD player general problems 242 E environment computer friendly 40 error messages device driver conflict 219 general hardware problem 219 non system disk or disk error 216 231 problem with display settings current settings not working with hardware 228 program has performed
40. devices in your computer Refer to the online Help documentation within the application for additional help To use the PC Diagnostic Tool utility 1 Click Start All Programs Toshiba Utilities and then Gp click PC Diagnostic Tool or click the PC Diagnostic Tool icon in the Protect amp Fix tab of Toshiba Assist 1 10 Toshiba Utilities HDD Protection Utility The PC Diagnostic Tool window appears P TOSHBA PE Dagnsatie Tosi 00 01 Microtait betereet Explorer J a Sample Image PC Diagnostic Tool window 2 Select the devices that you would like to test by clicking the check box that appears to the left of the device NOTE Click the plus and minus symbols to expand and collapse the categories 3 Click Start Diagnostics when you are ready to begin the tests HDD Protection Utility The HDD Protection utility controls your computer s hard disk drive HDD protection feature which parks the HDD whenever motion is detected on the computer Using this utility you can enable or disable hard disk drive HDD protection and set the motion detector s sensitivity level for AC power and battery power operation Toshiba Utilities 1 11 Fn esse To use the HDD Protection utility 1 Click Start All Programs Toshiba Utilities and then a click HDD Protection or click the HDD Protection F icon in the Protect amp Fix tab of Toshiba Assist The HDD Protection Properties window a
41. dialog box with your key assignment in place The program or document is now associated with the key you just selected To open the program or document press Fn plus the appropriate key from within any Windows based program 1 T 4 Toshiba Utilities Fn esse Using the keyboard or pointing device to assign a key To assign a key to open a program or document 1 Start Fn esse 2 Perform one of the following Using the keyboard press and hold the Fn key then press the desired assignment key Using the pointing device move the cursor over the desired key in the Fn esse window and press the secondary button The Assignment Type dialog box appears Assignment Type Direct Assign an Fnkey to launch an application directly Popup Assign an FnKey to popup a list that is sas used to launch an application Clear Clear the current FnKey assignment r iT Help Confirm all changes to key assignments Sample Image Fn esse assignment type dialog box Follow the instructions in Making a direct key assignment on page 174 or Making a popup assignment on page 175 Making a direct key assignment 1 Select Direct to display the Add Edit Command dialog box 2 Enter the Description Command Line and Working Directory for the new Fn esse key assignment or click the Browse button to specify this information Toshiba Utilities 1 15 Fn esse 3 Click OK Making a popu
42. display and replay or simply verify your fingerprint if the page is already displayed If you directly access a registered page from your browser without using the Biomenu s Registered Sites option Password Bank displays a hint that the page is registered and can be replayed These hints can be turned off in the Password bank tab of the User Settings dialog Toshiba Utilities 20 Fingerprint Authentication Utility Replaying registrations with multiple forms Password Bank registers forms not pages If a page contains several forms each form requires a separate registration If a page contains several forms replaying works as follows If only one form is registered for the page regardless of how many forms the page has that registration 1s replayed If the page has multiple registered forms and one of the registered forms is active the active form is replayed If the page has multiple registered forms but there is no active form all existing registered forms for the page are displayed You then select the one to be replayed Replaying a registered dialog You are logged on to the computer and want to replay a registered dialog To replay a registration 1 Display the dialog to be replayed 2 Use the reader 3 Optional lIf the hint for replaying dialogs is displayed confirm that you want to replay the registration 4 The registration is replayed Editing an existing registration Sometimes it is
43. fingerprint tutorial shows how to achieve the highest quality fingerprint samples To enroll a new fingerprint 1 Click Start Protector Suite QL and then click Control Center 2 Click the Fingerprints topic in the Control Center Click the Enroll or Edit Fingerprints wizard Enter your credentials Complete the Fingerprint tutorial Click the button above the finger you want to enroll NN on A U Swipe your finger on the reader A sample will be created and indicated by a Fingerprint icon 7 Repeat the previous step Swipe the same finger on the reader two more times to create two more samples 200 Toshiba Utilities Fingerprint Authentication Utility 8 The final template will be created from these three samples NOTE If you do not use a Windows password you will be prompted to define a new non empty one This is not necessary but a password improves the security of your software If your system supports power on security a Power on button is also displayed above each enrolled fingerprint This button is shown pressed by default indicating that your fingerprint is automatically added for power on authentication During fingerprint enrollment the system displays icons as prompts notifications and warnings These icons and their meanings are as follows Reader ready The reader is waiting to read your fingerprint Swipe your finger when you are ready Reader busy Wait f
44. hard disk drive or reinstall selected applications and software features or utilities NOTE It is strongly recommended that you create recovery CDs DVDs before using your system For more information on creating Recovery media see Creating Recovery CDs DVDs on page 56 Using the HDD Recovery you can Create Hard Drive Recovery CDs or DVDs using a writable drive Recover your hard disk drive to the factory set default 56 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Recover just your C drive leaving any other partitions you may have created intact for example a D drive Recover your hard disk drive to the factory set default without the HDD Recovery partition Delete your hard disk drive recovery partition without the risk of losing your data Reinstall drivers and applications which were bundled with your computer Creating Recovery CDs DVDs Depending on your system configuration you may be able to copy the Hard Drive Recovery Utilities to CD or DVD which gives you the ability to recover your hard disk drive and reclaim additional hard disk space used to store the Hard Drive Recovery Utilities on your computer NOTE The system will prompt you to insert the appropriate number of blank CDs or DVDs to copy the Hard Drive Recovery Utilities If your optical disc drive is not writable contact Toshiba Customer support to obtain the Recovery media for your system The Toshiba Global Supp
45. hot keys F10 Fn a Fn Space bar This hot key turns the cursor control overlay on and off This hot key turns the numeric overlay on and off This hot key turns the scroll lock feature on and off This hot key switches the resolution Appendix B Power Gord Cable Connectors Your notebook computer features a universal power supply you can use worldwide This appendix shows the shapes of the typical AC power cord cable connectors for various parts of the world USA and Canada United Kingdom gt UL approved CSA approved BS approved Australia Europe VDA approved AS approved NEMKO approved 209 Appendix C Using ConfigFree with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree is a set of utilities that makes it easy to control communication devices and network connections ConfigFree also lets you identify communication problems and create profiles for easy switching between locations and communication networks NOTE For more information on using ConfigFree see the ConfigFree online Help The ConfigFree utilities include the following Connectivity Doctor The Connectivity Doctor utility is used to analyze network connections and fix networking problems with your notebook computer For more information see Connectivity Doctor on page 269 Search for Wireless Devices The Search for Wireless Devices utility searches for wireless LAN and Bluetooth devices u
46. is perceived or identified as harmful If you are uncertain of the policy that applies on the use of wireless devices in a specific organization or environment e g airports you are encouraged to ask for authorization to use the Wireless LAN device prior to turning on the equipment CAUTION Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation The radiated output power of the Toshiba Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits Nevertheless the Toshiba Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized In normal operating configuration the LCD in the upright position the distance between the antenna and the user should not be less than 20 cm The antenna s used for this transmitter must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter Antenna s used in 5 15 GHz to 5 25 GHz frequency band must be integral antenna which provide no access to the end user Refer to the Regulatory Statements as identified in the documentation that comes with those products for additional information Regulatory Information The Toshiba Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card must be installed and used in strict accordance with the manufacturer s instructions as described in the user documentation that comes with the product This device complies with the following radio frequency and safety standards Canada In
47. media recorded by other PCs or optical media recorders Additionally certain optical media recorded on your optical drive may not playback or operate properly on other PCs or optical media players These problems are not due to any defect in your Toshiba PC or optical drive Please refer to your PC s product specification for listing of specific format compatibilities Copy protection technology may also prevent or limit recording or viewing of certain optical media For details on how to use the software please refer to the respective Online Help menus 1 08 Learning the Basics Using the optical drive Removing a disc with the computer on To remove a compact disc CD or DVD with the computer turned on 1 Press the eject button on the drive LeAuTIioN DO not press the eject button while the in use indicator light is glowing Doing so could damage the disc or the drive Also if the disc is still spinning when you open the disc tray wait for it to stop spinning before you remove it 2 Pull the tray out until it is fully open remove the disc and place it in its protective cover 3 Gently push the tray in to close it Removing a disc with the computer off To remove a disc with the computer turned off 1 Insert a slender object such as a straightened paper clip into the manual eject hole The disc tray slides partially out of the drive about 1 inch Never use a pencil to press the manual eject but
48. of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries DirectX Active Desktop DirectShow and Windows Media are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation ConfigFree is a trademark of Toshiba Corporation Wi Fi is a registered trademark of the Wi Fi Alliance Intel Intel Core Celeron Centrino and Pentium are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries TouchPad is a trademark of Synaptics Inc Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG Inc and any use of such marks by Toshiba is under license Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies Computer Disposal Information This product contains mercury Disposal of this material may be regulated due to environmental considerations For disposal reuse or recycling information please contact your local government or the Electronic Industries Alliance at www elae org Contents Introduction ene 35 This guide cece siecacteesteeaencnctatcace audi antiiesaeeestecateencecrenes 36 Safety GOING ocascatecacomateracasossaueaonacinectesauteencaseeceasactee 37 Other iCONS used 38 Other documentation eeeereeenn 38 Service OPTIONS eeeeieserrsrrrsrrrrrerrrrerrrrsrrrnn 39 Chapter 1 Getting Started seeeeseeeeeeeeeeseeresere
49. on page 78 The system does not recognize your PC Card Refer to the PC Card documentation Removing a malfunctioning card and reinstalling it can correct many problems A PC Card error occurs Reinsert the card to make sure it is properly connected If the card is attached to an external device check that the connection is secure Refer to the card s documentation which should contain a troubleshooting section lf Something Goes Wrong 23 Resolving a hardware conflict Printer problems This section lists some of the most common printer problems The printer will not print Check that the printer is connected to a working power outlet turned on and ready on line Check that the printer has plenty of paper Some printers will not start printing when there are just two or three sheets of paper left in the tray Make sure the printer cable is firmly attached to the computer and the printer Run the printer s self test to check for any problem with the printer itself Make sure you installed the proper printer drivers as shown in Setting up a printer on page 74 or in the instructions that came with the printer You may have connected the printer while the computer is on Disable Standby mode turn off the computer and turn off the printer Turn the printer back on make sure it is on line then turn the computer back on Try printing another file For example you could create and attempt to p
50. pack see the accessories information that shipped with your computer or visit the Toshiba Web site at accessories toshiba com Use only batteries designed to work with your Toshiba notebook computer To ensure that the battery maintains its maximum capacity operate the computer on battery power at least once a month until the battery is fully discharged Please see Maximizing battery life on page 127 for procedures If the computer is continuously operated on AC power either through an AC adaptor or a docking station if applicable to your system for an extended period more than a month the battery may fail to retain a charge This may shorten the life of the battery and the battery light may not indicate a low battery condition NOTE For optimum DVD performance it is recommended that you play DVDs while running the computer on AC power In addition your computer s Power Saver utility can be used to select a power level setting for DVD playback The computer also has an internal real time clock RTC battery 1 1 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power The RTC battery powers the RTC memory that stores your system configuration settings and the current time and date information It maintains this information for up to a month while the computer is turned off P GI TECHNICAL NOTE The RTC battery does not charge while the computer is turned off even when AC power is attached ee The RTC batt
51. passwords 4 Click Install then follow the on screen prompts to complete the installation process Setting passwords Setting a password lets you walk away from your computer secure in the knowledge that nobody can access your files When you set a password you must enter the password before you can work on your computer again Toshiba supports several types of passwords on your computer gt gt An instant password Secures your open programs and files when leaving the computer temporarily A power on password Prevents unauthorized users from starting or restarting the computer A supervisor password Prohibits unauthorized users from accessing certain functions such as Toshiba Hardware Setup This is useful if more than one person uses the computer A single user password supports the instant and power on password functions When setting up the various passwords keep the following in mind The user password can be set up under the supervisor password The supervisor password must be set before the user password or the user password must be deleted and then re entered after the supervisor password is set Using an instant password An instant password secures your system with a single keystroke Use this feature when you leave your desk for a few minutes and do not want to turn off the computer Toshiba Utilities 1 65 Setting passwords To use
52. putting on headphones to listen to an audio CD turn the volume dial down Do not set the volume too high when using headphones Continuous exposure to loud sound can harm your hearing Playing CDs If you insert a CD into the optical drive and the Auto Run feature does not automatically start your disc try launching the CD manually To do this follow these steps 1 Click Start and then click My Computer Learning the Basics 1 0 7 Using the optical drive 2 Click the optical drive icon The disc drive will run the CD If your disc does not run using this method try using an application that is associated with the media on the disc For example if it is a music CD open Windows Media Player and use it to select and then play the CD For other types of media use the associated software to open the files on the disc Creating a CD Depending on the configuration your computer may come with a multi function drive that allows you to Play pre recorded DVDs Play pre recorded CDs Read and write data depending on your system configuration and music files to CD Recordable CD R and CD Rewritable CD RW discs and DVD R RW or DVD RAM discs NOTE Due to manufacturing and quality variations in third party optical media e g CD or DVD or optical media players recorders in certain cases your Toshiba optical drive may not record on certain optical media that bear the applicable logo or playback optical
53. surf the Internet They include modem speed telephone line conditions time of day when everyone else is surfing your access can be slow and popularity of the sites you are trying to access If accessing a particular site is very slow try later My browser cannot find the URL address I typed in Make sure you separated the domain names of the address with the forward slash Check the spelling of each name and the syntax of the address carefully A single incorrect letter or missed character will make it impossible for your browser to locate the site My browser cannot find a site I bookmarked The World Wide Web is constantly changing A site you bookmarked yesterday may not be available today or its server may be down for temporary repair Try again later The Windows XP operating system can help you If the operating system has started properly but you still have a problem using your computer the online Help can assist you in troubleshooting the problem To access Windows XP Help and Support 1 Click Start and then click Help and Support The Help and Support window appears 2 Then do one or both of the following In the search field type in the topic for which you need help and follow the on screen instructions Click a problem you would like help with from the listings and follow the on screen instructions lf Something Goes Wrong 2 Q Resolving a hardware conflict You can connect to Support On
54. the display panel you can start it again by opening the display panel Getting Started 85 Using your computer in tablet mode Closing the display panel After you have turned off the computer close the display panel to keep dust and dirt out of the computer Using your computer in tablet mode One of your computer s features is a convertible display that allows you to use the screen much as you would a writing tablet By simply rotating and folding the screen over the keyboard your system is ready to use in tablet mode with the included Toshiba tablet pen aAuTION When rotating LCD screen of your computer be sure to slowly turn the screen in the proper direction and not apply excessive force or speed 86 Getting Started Using your computer in tablet mode Sample Illustration Using the computer in tablet mode To remove the tablet pen press it in and then pull it out from the right side of the computer For more information on using the computer in tablet mode see Using tablet mode on page 145 Your computer came with applications already installed specifically designed to work with the tablet feature of the system For more information on those applications see the documentation provided with them Customizing your computer s settings There are several ways in which you can customize your comp
55. the computer s Central Processing Unit CPU It also needs a direct channel to the computer s memory to store information as it works These channels of communication are commonly referred to as system resources Interrupt Request Channel The channel to the CPU is called an Interrupt Request IRQ because it interrupts what the processor is doing and requests some of the processor s time If two or more devices use the same IRQ the processor does not know which device is asking for attention This causes a hardware conflict Direct Memory Access Similarly the data required by the device is stored in a specific place or address in memory called the Direct Memory Access DMA The DMA provides a dedicated channel for adapter cards to bypass the microprocessor and access memory directly If two or more devices use the same DMA the data required by one device overwrites the data required by the other causing a hardware conflict Plug and Play With Plug and Play and the operating system avoiding hardware conflicts is easy Plug and Play is a computer standard that helps the system BIOS basic input output system and the operating system to automatically assign system resources to Plug and Play compliant devices In theory if every device connected to the computer is Plug and Play compliant no two devices will compete for the same system resources Plug in the device and turn on your computer The operating system is automatica
56. the installation instructions that accompany the hardware or software Restart Windows Always restart Windows after each installation even if the installation utility does not prompt you to do so This will insure that the installation is completed and will clean up anything that the installation utility left behind 252 lf Something Goes Wrong If you need further assistance Do one installation at a time If you have several new items to add to your computer system install just one at a time creating Restore Points immediately before each successive installation This will make it much easier to determine the origin of any new problems For best results follow this sequence 1 n Ae Ww N Back up critical data Create a Restore Point Install one item of hardware or software Restart Windows Use the new hardware or software for a while noting any new problems Make sure that your critical applications e mail business apps etc are working correctly and verify that important devices are still functioning For each additional hardware or software item repeat these steps starting at step 1 if any of your critical data has changed or starting at step 2 1f no critical data has changed If you need further assistance If you have followed the recommendations in this chapter and are still having problems you may need additional technical assistance This section contains the steps to take to ask f
57. the numeric pad of the enhanced keyboard Ctrl Fn and Alt keys EET Sample Illustration Ctrl Fn and Alt keys The Cirl Fn and Alt keys do different things depending on the program you are using For more information see your program documentation Function keys The function keys not to be confused with the Fn key are the 12 keys at the top of the keyboard TA TF1 a TF2 a Poel 7 F4 lt Ec Fea A l F p Sample Illustration Function keys F1 through F12 are called function keys because they execute programmed functions when pressed Used in combination with the Fn key function keys marked with icons execute specific functions on the computer For example Fn F9 turns off the TouchPad For more information see Fn esse on page 171 or Hot Keys on page 257 Learning the Basics 93 Using the keyboard Windows special keys A Y mE Sample Illustration Windows special keys Windows key Application key Your computer s keyboard has two keys that have special functions in Windows Windows key Opens the Start menu Application key Has a similar function as the secondary mouse button Overlay keys The keys with gray numbers and symbols on the front of them form the numeric and cursor overlay This overlay lets you enter numeric data or control the cursor as you would using the 10 key keypad on a desktop computer s keyboard
58. to 140 features 141 slow connection 218 surfing 140 uploading and downloading files 142 URL address not found 218 Internet Explorer icon 131 Internet Service Providers 139 IRQ Interrupt Request 220 ISPs 139 J jack RJ 11 135 K key changing 176 removing 176 key assignment viewing existing 175 key assignments changing or removing existing 176 keyboard character keys 91 function keys 92 hot keys 263 264 not working 215 overlay keys 93 troubleshooting 226 Windows special keys 93 keyboard external 72 keyboard full size 91 keyboard PS 2 compatible Ta main battery removing 123 memory adding 54 problem solving 223 memory module installation 55 microphone 143 modem determining COM port 133 problem solving 238 resetting port to default settings 133 upgrading 133 monitor 70 connecting 70 not working 227 mouse installing 72 serial 72 moving the computer 87 network accessing 136 Dial Up Networking Wizard 136 networking wireless 136 0 opening the display panel 52 Optical drive problems 232 optical drive troubleshooting 232 other documentation 38 overlay keys 93 P password deleting a supervisor 167 309 disabling a user 165 supervisor set up 166 types 164 passwords instant using 164 setting 164 PC Card checklist 234 CIS Card Information Structure 234 computer stops working 235 configuring 152 errors 236 hot swapping fails 236 inserting 151 modem default 13
59. to check this The other system may be busy or off line Try making a test transmission to someone else For more information regarding your system s V 92 modem visit the Toshiba Web site at pcsupport toshiba com lf Something Goes Wrong 239 Resolving a hardware conflict Wireless networking problems NOTE This section provides general troubleshooting tips for networking problems specifically wireless Wi Fi networking The terms and concepts used assume a basic understanding of networks and may be for more advanced users If you need assistance or if you are not familiar with the terminology please see Windows Help and Support or contact your computer technician If your computer is equipped with an internal Wi Fi adapter verify that the Wi Fi antenna switch is on the Wi Fi light 4P will be lit NOTE To determine if your computer has an internal Wi Fi adapter check the device list in Device Manager part of the Windows Control Panel Some Toshiba models may have a Wi Fi antenna switch even though they do not have an internal Wi Fi adapter Verify that signal strength is good using the utility provided with the Wi Fi adapter If another computer is on the same network verify that it has network access and can connect to the Internet If for example the other computer cannot browse to a public Web site the ISP s Internet Service Provider service may be disrupte
60. useful to edit an existing registration For example your company s address may have changed and you want to update your registrations To edit an existing registration 1 Click the Settings topic in the Control Center 2 Click User Settings Verify your fingerprint 3 Select Registrations 208 Toshiba Utilities Fingerprint Authentication Utility 4 5 Select a registration Click Edit You can change the value of an item or delete the item Select the Auto submit check box to submit the selected registration automatically after replaying the registration A warning is displayed if you attempt to register a form or dialog that may be incompatible or not work properly with automatic submittal Deleting a registration You are logged on to the computer and want to delete an existing registration To delete an existing registration 1 nan amp UO N Click the Settings topic in the Control Center Click User Settings Verify your fingerprint Select Registrations Select a registration Click Delete How to Delete the Fingerprint Data Fingerprint data is stored in the non volatile memory If the computer changes ownership Toshiba recommends the following procedure 1 Click Start All Programs Protector Suite QL and then click Control Center The Protector Suite Software screen is displayed Click Fingerprints then Delete Click Settings then Fingerprint Storage Inspector The Fingerprint Stora
61. wizard Click Cancel to close the wizard and then plug the printer s cable into your computer or point the printer toward your computer s infrared port and turn the printer on Windows will automatically install the printer for you To continue click Next Sample Image Add Printer Wizard 3 Follow the on screen instructions to set up your printer Getting Started 15 Connecting an optional external diskette drive Connecting an optional external diskette drive Some operations such as creating a password service diskette require a diskette drive designed for use with 3 5 inch diskettes Sample Illustration Optional external USB diskette drive To connect an optional external USB diskette drive connect the cable to one of the computer s USB ports Sample Illustration Connecting an optional external USB diskette drive 16 Getting Started Turning off the computer Turning off the computer CAUTION Pressing the power button before shutting down the Windows operating system could cause you to lose your work Make sure the system indicator panel s disk light and the drive in use light are off If you turn off the power while a disk is being accessed you may lose data or damage the disk and or drive It is a good idea to turn off your computer when you are not using it for a while If you are using the computer for the first time leave the computer plugged into a power source even thou
62. you want the computer to go into Hibernation mode when you slide the power button to the right When I close the lid Set this option to Hibernate if you want the computer to go into Hibernation mode when you close the display panel 5 Click Apply 6 Click OK NOTE For more information about the Power Saver utility see Toshiba Power Saver on page 179 Once the computer is configured you can place it into Hibernation mode by either sliding the power button to the right or closing the display panel depending on the Hibernation options set Getting Started 83 Turning off the computer Starting again from Hibernation mode To start up the computer from Hibernation mode slide the power button to the right until the on off light glows green The computer returns to the screen s you were using If you put the computer in Hibernation mode by closing the display panel you can start it again by opening the display panel Using and configuring Standby mode To turn off the computer using the Standby command click Start Turn off computer and then select Stand By Turn off computer Turn Off Hibernate Stand By Restart Cancel Sample Image Turn off computer Windows dialog box The computer saves the status of all open programs and files turns off the display and enters into a low power mode The on off light blinks amber indicating the computer is in Standby mode Configuring Standby mode o
63. 0 11 12 Using ConfigFree with your Toshiba Computer 219 ConfigFree Utilities Select Capture and click OK The Add Profile screen appears Enter the name of the profile you want to create Enter any optional comments if desired Click Change Icon and select an icon for this profile Click the a icon at the bottom of the screen to display more capture options Under Captured Items select the items you want to capture for this profile If connecting with a wireless network select the desired Auto Switch Settings These options are unavailable if wireless devices have been disabled Under Execute this program after switching click the Browse button and select the program file or Web site URL that is to start after switching to this profile For example to have Internet Explorer start in the Windows operating system after switching profiles type C Program Files Internet Explorer IEXPLORE EXE Click OK ia A Add Profile X Profile Name New Profile Comment Change Icon i Press to show more capture options Sample Image Add Profile screen 2 80 Using ConfigFree with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities Aad Profile X te ane rere os 7 Hew Profle Comment hngekon Cagtred herms fv tntemet Setings w Devices jy TCP IP Setegs temet Comecton Firewall Sotiegs M Defaut Dishup r Detaut Printer
64. 3 not recognized 236 problem solving 233 235 removing 151 setting up 152 Plug and Play 220 port COM 133 Ethernet LAN 137 RGB 70 power cable connectors 265 computer will not start 214 connecting cable to AC adaptor 49 energy saving features 110 problem solving 224 turning on 53 power button 53 57 Power Management 179 power source 47 connecting 49 power switch 145 power usage mode hot key 121 power usage modes 120 powering down using Standby 81 83 precautions 41 primary button 68 printer local connecting 73 problem solving 237 printing a file 99 problem solving AC power 224 accessing disk drives 215 battery charge does not last 225 battery not charging 224 cannot insert diskette in drive 231 cannot read a diskette 231 changing display properties 228 checking device properties 222 computer hangs when PC Card inserted 235 computer will not power up 214 contacting Toshiba 252 253 corrupted damaged data files 230 Device Manager 221 disabling a device 221 222 disk drive is slow 230 display is blank 227 external display not working 229 external monitor 227 faulty memory 223 hardware conflict 219 220 high pitched noise 233 illegal operation 213 Internet bookmarked site not found 218 Internet connection is slow 218 keyboard not responding 215 missing files trouble accessing a 310 disk 229 modem not receiving or transmitting 238 no sound 233 non system disk or disk error 216 231 PC Card 233 chec
65. 8 Learning the Basics Saving your work Saving files 1 On the File menu of your Windows program click Save If you are working with a document that already has a file name this is all you need to do If you created a new document your program displays a Save As dialog box Use this dialog box to specify where to store the document and to give it a file name Saree C My Decumerts ah Mus gim Paiaren Hy Heni SPAN Irii Checumnht Pie pior Dogue Save ae lype Aich Test Postma TF Sample Image Save As dialog box 2 Choose the drive and folder where you want your file to be stored 3 Type a file name then click Save HINT To 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 File names The Windows operating system supports long file names which can contain up to 255 characters and can include spaces Some applications do not support long file names and require file names limited to no more than eight characters Learning the Basics QO Printing your work You may use all the letters and numbers on the keyboard plus these characters amp and File names are not case sensitive Using a file extension Most programs assign an extension to the file name that identifies the file as being created in the program with a particular format For example Microsoft Word saves files with a
66. D Memory Card Format Utility 177 Toshiba SD Memory Boot Utility 178 Booting from a bootable SD card 179 Toshiba Power Saver ccccceccessseesesseeeeeeseeeees 179 Preset Power Profiles ccce 181 Quickly creating a new power profile 181 Customizing a power profile ee 181 Mouse Utility nnen 182 Toshiba Hardware Setup 183 Tablet and Pen Settings ccce 185 Toshiba Rotation Utility 186 Cross Menu Utility aenn 188 Toshiba Tablet Access Code Utility a 190 Toshiba Zooming Utility nnn 191 Toshiba Button Controls ncn 193 32 Contents CD DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer 194 HOST d AGCCOSSIDINIY cosctcicnserdedceiecniesstateteaetece 195 Toshiba Mobile Extension ccecce 196 Trusted Platform Module TPM 197 Fingerprint Authentication Utility 198 Fingerprint utility limitations ee 199 Fingerprint Enrollment ncen 199 Fingerprint Logon cccccccescessseseeseesseeeeeeens 201 Power on Security ccecce 201 Control Center 203 Password BANK sersonsrrcnresrisi ei 205 Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader ooeseeesessrrersersrrrrrsrrerrrrserrrrn 209 Fingerprint reader limitations cee 211 Chapter 6 If Something Goes Wrong 212 Problems that are easy to fiX nccc 212 Problems when you turn on the computer 214 The Windows operating system is not working 216 Using Startup options to fix problems 217 Internet problems
67. DVD ROM can hold as much data as several CD ROMs Compare CD ROM emulation A technique in which a device or program imitates another device or program enable To turn on a computer option See also disable executable file A computer program that is ready to run Application programs and batch files are examples of executable files Names of executable files usually end with a bat or exe extension expansion device A device that connects to a computer to expand its capabilities Other names for an expansion device are port expander port replicator docking station or network adapter extension See file extension external device See device file A collection of related information saved on disk with a unique name A file may be a program information used by a program or a document See also document file allocation table FAT The section of a disk that keeps track of the location of files stored on the disk file name A set of characters that uniquely identifies a file within a particular folder It consists of two parts the actual name and the file name extension See also file extension file extension The three characters following the period pronounced dot at the end of a file name The extension indicates the type of file Examples are exe for program files and hlp for help files See also file name folder Also called directory A container for organizing files
68. H1 LCI T 4 2 4 This equipment uses a frequency of 2 4 GHz FH This equipment uses FH SS modulation The interference range of this equipment is less than 10m Aa O N a This equipment uses a frequency bandwidth from 2 400 MHz to 2 483 5 MHz It is impossible to avoid the band of mobile object identification systems 3 Toshiba Direct PC Monday Friday 10 00 17 00 Toll Free Tel 0120 13 1100 Direct Dial 03 3457 5916 Fax 03 5444 9450 Device Authorization This device obtains the Technical Regulation Conformity Certification and it belongs to the device class of radio equipment of low power data communication system radio station stipulated in the Radio Law of Japan The Name of the radio equipment EY XF2CS TELECOM ENGINEERING CENTER Approval Number 01 NYDA1305 The following restrictions apply Do not disassemble or modify the device lt Do not install the embedded wireless module into other device 23 Optical Drive Safety Instructions TA aAa The HD DVD ROM and multi function drives employ a laser system To ensure proper use of this product please read this instruction manual carefully and retain for future reference Never attempt to disassemble adjust or repair a HD DVD CD DVD drive CD RW drive Multi drive or any other optical drive You could damage the drive You would also be exposed to laser light or other safety hazards resulting in serious injury Always contact an
69. Image Display options window In order to use a simultaneous mode you must set the resolution of the internal display panel to match the resolution of the external display device Display brightness Fn E This hot key decreases the screen brightness Fn a This hot key increases the screen brightness se 263 Disabling or enabling wireless devices Disabling or enabling wireless devices Available on certain models F8 w Fn This hot key enables disables the optional wireless devices installed in your computer The wireless modes are All disabled This disables both the Bluetooth and Wi Fi modules Wi Fi enabled This enables just the Wi Fi module Bluetooth enabled This enables just the Bluetooth module All enabled fThis enables both Bluetooth and Wi Fi Disabling or enabling the TouchPad n Ca This hot key enables disables the TouchPad For more information on using the TouchPad see Disabling or enabling the TouchPad on page 68 Sample Image Disable and enable TouchPad windows 20 4 Hot Keys Zooming applications in out Zooming applications in out Fn N Fn fe N This hot key turns the Zooming utility to zoom out For more information see Toshiba Zooming Utility on page 191 This hot key turns the Zooming utility to zoom in For more information see Toshiba Zooming Util ity on page 191 Keyboard
70. N YOU AND NOT TOSHIBA ASSUME FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR SUCH USE FCC Notice Declaration of Conformity Information This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions it may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help NOTE Only Peripherals complying with the FCC Class B limits may be attached to this equipment Operation with noncompliant peripherals or peripherals not recommended by Toshiba is likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception Shielded cables must
71. Presentation and Long Life 1 2 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery 3 Release the Fn key The pop up window disappears You are now in the selected mode For more information on setting the battery Power Profile see Toshiba Power Saver on page 179 Changing the main battery AWARNING Never short circuit the battery pack by either accidentally or intentionally bringing the battery terminals in contact with another conductive object This could cause serious injury or fire and could also damage the battery pack and computer Never expose a battery pack to abnormal shock vibration or pressure The battery pack s internal pro tective device could fail causing It to overheat or ignite resulting in caustic liquid leakage or explo sion or fire possibly resulting in death or serious injury w When your main battery has run out of power you have two options plug in the AC adaptor or install a fresh main battery y TECHNICAL NOTE To avoid losing any data save your files A and then either completely shut down your computer or put it 2 into Hibernation mode before changing the main battery Mobile Computing 1 23 Changing the main battery Removing the battery from the computer To remove the battery 1 Save your work 2 Power off the computer or place it in Hibernation mode according to the instructions in Using and configuring Hibernation mode on page 81 3 U
72. Right click the drive you want to check 3 On the pop up menu click Properties The drive s Properties box appears NOTE This feature is not available for CD DVD drives 4 Click the Tools tab 5 Click the Check now button The Check Disk All Apps box appears 6 You can choose one or both options Automatically fix file system errors Scan for and attempt recovery of bad sectors 7 Click Start Error checking tests and repairs the disk Your hard disk seems very slow If you have been using your computer for some time your files may have become fragmented Run Disk Defragmenter To do this click Start All Programs Accessories System Tools and then click Disk Defragmenter Your data files are damaged or corrupted Refer to your software documentation for file recovery procedures Many software packages automatically create backup files lf Something Goes Wrong 23 Resolving a hardware conflict You may also be able to recover lost data using utility software Consult your network administrator Some programs run correctly but others do not This is probably a configuration problem If a program does not run properly refer to its documentation and check that the hardware configuration meets its needs A diskette will not go into the optional external diskette drive You may already have a diskette in the drive Make sure the drive is empty You may be inserting the diskette incorrectly Hold th
73. S OR REMOVABLE STORAGE MEDIA ARISING OUT OF OR RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY THEREOF Protection of Stored Data For your important data please make periodic back up copies of all the data stored on the hard disk or other storage devices as a precaution against possible failures alteration or loss of the data IF YOUR DATA IS ALTERED OR LOST DUE TO ANY TROUBLE FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION OF THE HARD DISK DRIVE OR OTHER STORAGE DEVICES AND THE DATA CANNOT BE RECOVERED TOSHIBA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGE OR LOSS OF DATA OR ANY OTHER DAMAGE RESULTING THEREFROM WHEN COPYING OR TRANSFERRING YOUR DATA PLEASE BE SURE TO CONFIRM WHETHER THE DATA HAS BEEN SUCCESSFULLY COPIED OR TRANSFERRED TOSHIBA DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY FOR THE FAILURE TO COPY OR TRANSFER THE DATA CORRECTLY Critical Applications The computer you have purchased is not designed for any critical applications Critical applications means life support systems medical applications connections to implanted medical devices commercial transportation nuclear facilities or systems or any other applications where product failure could lead to injury to persons or loss of life or catastrophic property damage ACCORDINGLY TOSHIBA ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS DISCLAIM ANY AND ALL LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF THE COMPUTER PRODUCTS IN ANY CRITICAL APPLICATIONS IF YOU USE THE COMPUTER PRODUCTS IN A CRITICAL APPLICATIO
74. S version or change certain settings back to their default values Device Config Shows the Device configuration options 184 Toshiba Utilities Toshiba Hardware Setup Display Allows you to change various default settings for the built in LCD display NOTE o When the computer restarts it remembers the last configuration If data does not appear on the display you are using after starting in Standby Mode press Fn F5 CPU Allows you to enable or disable CPU frequency switching modes Dynamically Switchable This mode is the default setting for your computer and automatically changes the processing frequency and decreases voltage depending on the power source AC Power If your computer is connected to the AC adaptor the CPU frequency mode is set to high for faster processing Battery Power If your computer is running on battery power the CPU frequency mode is set to low for slower processing Switching the CPU to low allows you to conserve power and extend the operating time of your battery Always High Sets the CPU speed to high when using either the battery or the AC adaptor Always Low Sets the CPU speed to low when using either the battery or the AC adaptor Boot Priority Allows you to change the sequence in which your computer searches the drives for the operating system Toshiba Utilities 1 85 Tablet and Pen Settings You can also manually choos
75. Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the recovery partition You have the options of recovering your system using the Hard Drive Recovery partition to the factory set default or recovering just your C drive and leaving other partitions for example a D drive intact or changing the size of your C drive and then recovering it To recover your hard disk drive using the utilities stored on your computer s HDD 1 Make sure the computer is turned off 2 Press and hold the 0 zero key on your keyboard while powering on the computer When the computer powers on the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays electing a procesa gt Piece select an option Recovery of Factory Default Sofware Recover bo oul ot box state O Erase the hard disk Desie all ihe data and parions from your hard drive tee Cone Sample Image Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen Getting Started DO Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Recovering the original factory image recommended recovery method CAUTION Recovering a hard disk drive to its factory default setting deletes all partitions on the hard disk drive and your information will be lost Be sure to save your work to external media first 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen select Recovery of Factory Default Software then click Next The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears lt Recovery of Factory Defa
76. TC battery cannot be monitored Monitoring main battery power cd The computer s main battery light gives you an indication of the main battery s current charge Glows amber while the main battery is being charged AC adaptor connected Glows green when the main battery is fully charged Is unlit when the battery has discharged the battery is not charging or the AC adaptor is not plugged into the computer or AC outlet 1 1 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending upon power management settings applications and features used Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is time to recharge the main battery or plug in the AC adaptor NOTE lf the AC power light flashes amber during charging either the battery pack is malfunctioning or it is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply Disconnect the AC power cord cable and remove the battery pack See Changing the main battery on page 122 for information on replacing the main battery HINT Be careful not to confuse the battery light a and the on off light near the front left edge of the computer When the on off light flashes amber it indicates that the system is suspended using the Windows operating system standby command gi Mobile Computing 1 1 Monitoring main battery power Power button
77. TOSHIBA Tecra M7 Series Users Guide If you need assistance Toshiba s Support Web site pcsupport toshiba com Toshiba Global Support Centre Calling within the United States 800 457 7777 Calling from outside the United States 949 859 4273 For more information see If Something Goes Wrong on page 212 in this guide PMAD00077011 05 06 2 AWARNING Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm Wash hands after handling Model Tecra M7 Series Recordable and or ReWritable Drive s and Associated Software Warranty The computer system you purchased may include Recordable and or ReWritable optical media drive s and associated software among the most advanced data storage technologies available As with any new technology you must read and follow all set up and usage instructions in the applicable user guides and or manuals enclosed or provided electronically If you fail to do so this product may not function properly and you may lose data or suffer other damage TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS INC TOSHIBA ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS DO NOT WARRANT THAT OPERATION OF THE PRODUCT WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR FREE YOU AGREE THAT TOSHIBA ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS SHALL HAVE NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR DAMAGE TO OR LOSS OF ANY BUSINESS PROFITS PROGRAMS DATA NETWORK SYSTEM
78. The Driver tab which displays the drivers being used by the device The tabs that appear in the dialog box vary from one device to another A Troubleshooting button is also present Click Troubleshoot A Help and Support window for that device appears For more information about Device Manager refer to Windows XP online help Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may cause errors that seem to be device related It 1s worthwhile checking for these first 1 2 Click Start and then select Turn off computer Click Turn Off The operating system shuts down and turns off the computer automatically Remove the memory module following the instructions in Adding memory optional on page 54 Reinstall the memory module following the instructions in Adding memory optional on page 54 and making sure the module is seated properly Check for the error again 29 4 lf Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 6 If the error recurs remove the memory module entirely and check for the error again If removing the memory module eliminates the error the memory module may be faulty If the error recurs without the memory module installed the error is not caused by the memory module TECHNICAL NOTE You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work Va Power and the batteries Your computer receives its power through the AC adap
79. Utility 4 Click Delete 5 Follow the on screen instructions to remove the supervisor password Toshiba Password Utility The Toshiba Password Utility allows you to set a user level password in Toshiba Assist or in System Setup To use the Toshiba Password utility 1 Start Toshiba Assist E T 2 Click the Secure tab then click the User Password icon The Toshiba Password Utility window appears TOSHIBA Password Utility o User Password oe eet This tab lets you set conditions for User Password User Password Owner String User Token Sample Image Toshiba Password Utility window 3 Click Set 4 Enter a password then enter it again to verify 5 Click Set Toshiba Utilities 1 69 PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 6 Click OK if you want to save the password to a text file on a diskette or media of your choice Click Cancel if you do not want to save the password to a text file This is known as the password service diskette 7 Click OK to exit CAUTION f you choose to set a Supervisor or user password Toshiba strongly recommends that you save your password in a location where you can later access it should you not remember it Toshiba is not responsible for any losses that may occur to you your organization or others as a result of the inability to access your computer PC Diagnostic Tool Utility This utility can help diagnose problems with
80. Your hardware must support Power on security to use the Single logon feature You must have administrative privileges to change settings To enable power on security single logon 1 Open the Control Center and go to Settings System Settings 2 Select Logon 3 Check the Allow power on security single sign on check box Logon support must be enabled for this option to be accessible Toshiba Utilities 203 Fingerprint Authentication Utility Fingerprint Management Fingerprints are stored in memory during enrollment After a fingerprint is enrolled it is displayed with a power on button above it The button appears pressed in by default indicating that the corresponding finger will be used for power on security If you do not want to use a fingerprint for power on security but only for logon click the Boot button to delete the fingerprint from the fingerprint device memory The fingerprint device memory can typically hold up to 21 fingerprints The number of slots remaining is displayed in the enrollment wizard Control Center The Control Center contains various functions for fingerprint management and for setting up your fingerprint software Available options depend on the software status used hardware and installed applications Fingerprints Enroll or Edit Fingerprints Runs the fingerprint enrollment wizard You can enroll delete fingerprints for the current user and if power on security is implem
81. a problem or potential problem is detected in most cases a screen automatically displays showing you the possible cause and solution for the problem A triangle containing an exclamation point also appears on the Connectivity Doctor screen and an orange frame describes the relevant location You can also view the possible cause and solution for the problem by clicking the exclamation point If multiple triangles display you can toggle between each of their cause and solution information screens by clicking its exclamation point For example if the connection to a wireless network cannot be established because the wireless communication switch is turned off the problem description screen will normally display automatically when you start the Connectivity Doctor and an exclamation point will appear next to the wireless communication switch The following checkboxes and buttons are provided on the Connectivity Doctor screen Stay on the When checked the ConfigFree icon task tray resides in the system tray Options Displays ConfigFree setting screen Log Lets you create a diagnostic log view a history of log files or delete the history Log files are saved as CFhtmlxxxxx htm where xxxxx is the creation date and time They reside in the folder C Documents and Settings username Local Set tings Temp About Displays the version of Connectivity Doctor Help Displays online Help Close Closes the Connectivity Doctor screen
82. a regular basis Label the backup copies clearly and store them in a safe place It is easy to put off backing up because it takes time However if your hard disk suddenly fails you will lose all the data on it unless you have a separate backup copy Use Error checking and Disk Defragmenter regularly to conserve disk space and improve performance Scan all new files for viruses This precaution is especially important for files you receive via diskette email or download from the Internet Take frequent breaks to avoid repetitive motion injuries and eyestrain Do not turn off the computer if a drive indicator light indicates a drive is active Turning off the computer while it is reading from or writing to a disk may damage the disk the drive or both Before turning off the computer use the Turn off computer command or Standby command See Using and configuring Standby mode on page 83 to learn more about Standby NOTE The Windows operating system records information such as your desktop setup during its shutdown procedure If you do not let the Windows operating system shut down normally details such as new icon positions may be lost Learning the Basics OF Using the keyboard Using the keyboard Your computer s keyboard contains character keys control keys function keys and special Windows keys providing all the functionality of a full size keyboard 1 Q Ww
83. age Help gt gt Introduction Displays the Introduction dialog with basic information about product features Tutorial Runs the fingerprint tutorial which shows you how to enroll your fingerprints This tutorial is highly recommended for first time users of this technology The quality of enrolled fingerprints is extremely important for your satisfaction with the product Help icon Displays this help The help files in other languages depending on your installation are located in the mui subfolder of your installation folder About icon Displays version information Toshiba Utilities 205 Fingerprint Authentication Utility Password Bank The Password Bank stores registration and logon information for Web sites and dialogs helping to automate the task of entering this information You enter the required information only once during Web page or dialog registration When the window is displayed again all the data is entered automatically when you scan your fingerprint on the reader Registered Web pages can also be accessed directly from the Biomenu Biomenu Biomenu provides access to the utility s features and settings It is available in several variants or skins To view or select other Biomenu skins open the Control Center and select Settings User Settings Swipe your finger to open Biomenu If fingerprint verification is configured to invoke another action e g display a registered p
84. age press and hold the Shift key while swiping your finger The Biomenu contains the following menu options Lock computer Locks your computer Use the reader to unlock the computer again gt Registered Sites Displays a list of your Web pages registered by Password Bank To display and fill in a registered page in your default Web browser click it in the list Register Registers a new window dialog or Web page Lock unlock My Safe Opens or closes My Safe folder Control Center Displays Control Center Help Displays this help file 206 Toshiba Utilities Fingerprint Authentication Utility Registering a new Web page or dialog You are logged on to the computer and want to register a new Web page To create a new registration 1 Display a Web page you want to register 2 Fill in the data you want to replay the next time you access this Web page 3 Use the reader to display the Biomenu 4 Select Register Password Bank recognizes pages containing a password field and displays a hint that the page can be registered These hints can be turned off in the Settings dialog A wizard will assist you through your first registration Replaying a registered Web page or dialog You are logged on to the computer and want to replay a registered Web page To replay a registration 1 Swipe your enrolled finger to display the Biomenu 2 Select Registered Sites 3 Select a page you want to
85. ait 20 minutes and see if the battery is charging If the battery light is glowing after 20 minutes let the computer continue charging the battery for at least another 20 minutes before you turn on the computer If the battery light does not glow after 20 minutes the battery may have reached the end of its useful life Try replacing it The battery appears not to power the computer for as long as it usually does If you frequently recharge a partially charged battery it may not charge fully Let the battery discharge completely then try charging it again Check the power options using the Power Management utility Have you added a device such as a PC Card or memory module that takes its power from the battery Is your software using the hard disk more Is the display power set to turn off automatically Was the battery fully charged to begin with All these conditions affect how long the charge lasts 226 lf Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict After a period of time the battery will lose its ability to perform at maximum capacity and will need to be replaced This is normal for all batteries To purchase a new battery pack see your accessories information that shipped with your computer or visit the Toshiba Web site at accessories toshiba com Refer to this site often to stay current on the most recent software and hardware options for your computer and for other product information For more informati
86. al button for two seconds until the following screen displays 2 Move the Cross Functional button up or down to select a menu 3 To select an item in a menu move the Cross Functional button left or right until the icon is highlighted then press the Cross Functional button Creating a New Menu NOTE You can add up to five menus To create a new menu 1 Click Start All Programs Toshiba Tablet PC and then click Cross Menu 1 90 Toshiba Utilities Toshiba Tablet Access Code Utility The Cross Menu Setting window appears Effect Enable Animation Sample Image Cross Menu Setting window 2 Click New 3 Click Add File 4 Browse for the application s you want to add to the menu and click Open 5 When you have finished adding applications to the menu click OK Toshiba Tablet Access Code Utility This utility allows you to create and register an access code which can be used to log on to Windows NOTE When creating and registering an access code you can choose any character or symbol you want The more unique or complex the code the more secure However be sure to create a code that is easily remembered Toshiba Utilities 1 0 Toshiba Zooming Utility To access the utility 1 Click Start All Programs Toshiba Tablet PC and then click Tablet Access Code Logon Utility The Tablet Access Code Logon Utility screen appears Tablet Access Code Logon Utility Access cod
87. all data and partitions from the hard disk Delete all partitions and overwrite all sectors on the hard disk This process may take several hours depending on the size of your hard drive lt Bsa Nex gt Cancel Sample Image Erase the hard disk screen 3 Select the desired method then click Next A confirmation message displays reminding you that all data will be lost Be sure you have saved your work to external media before proceeding Getting Started 61 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 5 Click Next to begin deleting the HDD When the process is completed a message displays informing you that the HDD has been deleted Press any key on the keyboard to restart the computer Recovering the C partition of the HDD without changing the current partition size CAUTION Recovering the C drive to its factory default setting reformats your drive and your information on the recovered drive will be lost Be sure to save your work to external media first If you have created other partitions for example a D drive those partitions and any information on them will not be affected and will remain intact To recover only your C drive 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard Screen select Recovery of factory default Then click Next Select Recover without changing the hard drive partitions A confirmation message appears reminding you that all information on the C drive will be lost during
88. am designed to perform a narrowly focused operation or solve a specific problem Utilities are often related to computer system management W Web See World Wide Web Wi Fi A registered trademark term of the Wi Fi Alliance which stands for Wireless Fidelity and is another term for the communication protocol to permit an Ethernet connection using wireless communication components World Wide Web www The worldwide network of Web sites linked together over the Internet A user of the Web can jump from site to site regardless of the location of the computer hosting the site See also Internet Index Numerics 101 key keyboard 91 A AC adaptor 47 AC power connecting adaptor 49 accessories docking solutions 155 memory 54 adding memory 54 adjusting recording quality 144 Alt keys 92 audio wav files 142 audio features 142 backing up files 90 battery changing 122 charge indicator light 50 115 charge not lasting 225 charging 47 51 conserving power 119 disposal 128 low charge 118 monitoring power 50 115 not charging 224 power usage hot key 121 power usage mode 259 real time clock RTC 112 removing 123 BIOS Setup see Toshiba Hardware Setup button power 53 57 start 132 C CD creating 107 playing an audio 105 channels DMA 220 IRQ 220 character keys 91 305 306 charging the battery 51 checking device properties 222 cleaning the computer 87 click 68 communications network
89. an start it from Windows Explorer Windows Explorer gives you a view of your computer s contents as a hierarchy or tree You can easily see the contents of each drive and folder on your computer To use this method you should know the file name and location of the program s executable file this file ends with exe This example opens WordPad using Windows Explorer 1 Click Start All Programs and then click Accessories 2 Click Windows Explorer 96 Learning the Basics Starting a program Click My Computer to expand the window In the left part of the window click the line that ends in C 5 In the left part of the window under the C icon double click the folder containing the program in this case Program Files Windows Explorer shows the contents of the Program Files folder on the right side of the window The left side of the window shows all the folders contained within the Program Files folder In the left part of the window click Windows NT In the left part of the window click Accessories Windows Explorer shows the contents of the Accessories folder on the right side of the window 8 In the right part of the window double click WordPad The operating system opens WordPad X To close the program click the Close button in the upper right corner of the program s window Starting a program from the Run dialog box This example uses the Run command to start WordPad 1
90. an Community Countries European Community 5150 5250 MHz 5250 5350 MHz 5470 5725 MHz Countries Channels 36 40 44 Channels 52 56 60 Channels 100 104 108 112 48 64 116 120 124 128 132 136 140 Indoor a Indoor SS a aa Austria a France Switzerland Lichtenstein Denmark Finland Germany Greece Ireland Italy Luxembourg Netherlands Norway Portugal Sweden UK O allowed x forbidden To remain in conformance with European spectrum usage laws for Wireless 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 If operation is occurring outside of the allowable frequencies as listed above the user must cease operating the Wireless LAN at that location and consult the local technical support staff responsible for the wireless network gt The 5 GHz Turbo mode feature is not allowed for operation in any European Community country 16 SeS 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 devices without a Wireless LAN Access Point This device must be used with Access Points that have employed and activated a radar detection feature required for European Community operation in the 5 GHz bands This device will operate under the control of th
91. an illegal 307 operation 213 warning resume failure 215 Error checking 230 Ethernet LAN port 137 expansion capability 155 exploring the desktop 130 external monitor not working 229 mouse 72 external diskette drive connecting 75 external display adjusting 72 F FAT File Allocation Table 230 FCC Notice Declaration of Conformity Information 3 FCC requirements 4 file extensions 99 file backing up 90 files backing up 100 printing 99 restoring 101 saving 97 Fingerprint Authentication Utility 198 FN keys 92 Fn esse change remove key assignments 176 starting 172 Fn esse program 172 assigning a key 172 using drag and drop 173 function keys 92 H hardware conflicts 219 resolving 221 headphones using 144 Help and Support Windows XP 218 Hibernation mode 77 configuring 81 starting again from 83 hot key display brightness 262 display modes 262 Hibernation mode 261 instant password security 257 keyboard 264 keyboard overlays 263 264 password security 257 power usage mode 259 Standby mode 260 volume mute 257 wireless device enable disable 263 hot key power usage mode 121 hot key utility 176 182 hot keys 257 icon 131 desktop 131 Internet Explorer 131 moving to desktop 131 recycle bin 131 safety 37 Industry Canada requirement 4 installation memory module 55 installing memory modules 54 mouse 72 instant passwords using 165 Internet bookmarked site not found 218 308 connecting
92. an instant password press Fn then press F1 This freezes the keyboard and TouchPad and blanks the screen An instant password has no effect on an optional USB mouse or trackball To unlock your system press any key or touch the pointing device and the Windows Logon screen will appear Select your user name and enter your password if any Setting a user password To register a password for the power on password functions 1 NA uo bh U DN 8 Click Start All Programs Toshiba Utilities and then click Toshiba Assist The Toshiba Assist window appears On the left side select Secure Select the User Password icon Click Set Enter your password then enter it again to verify Click Set Click OK if you want to save the password to a text file on a diskette or media of your choice or click Cancel if you do not want to save the password to a text file Click OK to exit Disabling a user password To cancel the power on password function 1 Click Start All Programs Toshiba Utilities and then click Toshiba Assist The Toshiba Assist window appears On the left side select Secure 1 66 Toshiba Utilities Using a supervisor or user password Ga bl 3 Select the User Password icon ied Click Delete Follow the on screen instructions to remove the user password Using a supervisor or user password A supervisor password prevents other users from changing hardware configuration options Set
93. andle DVDs and CDs carefully making contact only with the center hole and edge Do not touch the surface of the disc Do not stack discs If you incorrectly handle the discs you could lose data 8 Make sure the disc is completely on the spindle and is lying flat on the tray CAUTION lf you insert the disc incorrectly it may jam the drive If this happens contact Toshiba support for assistance 9 Push the disc tray in by pressing gently on the center of the tray until it clicks into place You are ready to use the disc Playing an audio CD Insert an audio CD and close the disc tray If the computer is turned on Windows Media Player opens and the CD begins to play You can use the Windows Media Player program to control the CD To access the Windows Media Player you can open it through the Start menu or activate it from the taskbar NOTE When using Windows Media Player your system may not be able to activate Standby or Hibernation modes To prevent this from occurring close Windows Media Player before you select standby or Hibernation mode 1 06 Learning the Basics Using the optical drive Stop button Play pause button Sample Image Windows Media Player screen The Windows Media Player control panel works much like an ordinary compact disc player To play the CD or to pause click the Play pause button To stop the CD click the Stop button A CAUTION Before
94. arting Fn esse S Click Start All Programs Toshiba Utilities and then click Fn esse or click the Hotkey Assignment icon in the Optimize tab of Toshiba Assist The Fn esse keyboard appears Sample Image Fn esse screen The keys are color coded as follows Available keys are dark gray with white letters Assigned keys and keys associated with a popup list are shown on the Fn esse keyboard in the selected color Unavailable keys are light gray Toshiba Utilities 1 13 Fn esse There are two ways to assign a key to open a program or document Using drag and drop Using the keyboard or pointing device The method most often used is drag and drop Using drag and drop to assign a key To assign a key to open a program or document 1 Start both Fn esse and Windows Explorer or the program supporting drag and drop 2 Resize the Explorer window so that you can see both the Fn esse keyboard and Explorer at the same time 3 In the Explorer window highlight the program or document file you wish to assign to a key 4 Click and hold the primary button as you drag the highlighted item from Explorer to the key on the Fn esse keyboard which you are assigning to the item 5 Release the primary button Fn esse displays the Add Edit Command dialog box with the Description Command Line and Working Directory fields automatically completed 6 Click OK to close the Add Edit Command
95. ated with that program appears on the taskbar With some programs a button appears on the taskbar for each document or window you open You can use these buttons to quickly switch between the programs or windows To make a program or window the currently active one click the associated taskbar button System tray The System tray displays icons of tasks or programs that run continuously in the background To learn more about each task position the cursor over the icon for a few moments and a short description of the task appears Typical tasks in the System tray are Current time Power usage mode Mouse properties and speaker volume To activate a specific task double click the appropriate System tray icon Exploring Your Computer s Features 1 33 Setting up for communications Setting up for communications To connect to the Internet use an online service or communicate across the telephone lines with another computer you need A modem one comes with your notebook computer A telephone line A browser or communications program An Internet Service Provider ISP or online service if you plan to use the Internet Determining the COM port Your modem is connected to one of the computer s COM communications ports The default setting for the modem is COMS The following procedure is intended to support you if you need to either upgrade your modem or reset the port to the default settings If you a
96. ay Auto Off may have gone into effect Press any key to activate the screen You may have activated the instant password feature by pressing Fn and F1 simultaneously If you have registered a password press any key type the password and press Enter If no password is registered press any key The screen reactivates and allows you to continue working If you are using the built in screen make sure the display priority is not set for an external monitor To do this press Fn and F5 simultaneously once If this does not correct the problem press Fn and F5 simultaneously again to return the display priority to its previous setting HINT Holding the Fn key and pressing the F5 key several times will advance you through the display options If you are using an external monitor Check that the monitor is turned on Check that the monitor s power cord cable is firmly plugged into a working power outlet Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is firmly attached 29 8 lf Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on the external monitor Press Fn and F5 simultaneously to make sure the display priority is not set for the built in screen The screen does not look right You can change the display settings by clicking a blank area of the desktop with the secondary control button then clicking Properties This opens th
97. ay modes eee 262 Display brightness cccccccccccen 262 Disabling or enabling wireless devices 0 263 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad ccc 263 ZOOMING applications IN OUT s e 264 Keyboard Not Keys ccecce 264 3 4 Contents Appendix B Power Cord Cable Connectors 265 USA and Canada uu cece esc eeeeeeeenen 265 United Kingdom ccce 265 AUS a EAA 269 BUFO OG se 265 Appendix C Using ConfigFree with your Toshiba COMPUTED cece 266 Getting Started 267 Starting ConfigFree o oo ccc cece eeeeseeeeenees 267 ConfigFree Utilities 0 nn 269 Connectivity Doctor oaeee 269 Search for Wireless Devices eee 212 Profile Settings eas crseed ca stcesecote eerste 211 ContfigFree SUMMIT cece eres 281 QUICK Connect 285 Using the Automatic Switch cece 288 Semi Automatic Switch Feature 288 GIOSSANY eeeecseeescesescsscsssscsstsssssesstsessssssesssstestssseetsesseneneees 290 Introduction Welcome to the world of powerful portable multimedia computing With your Toshiba notebook computer your work and entertainment can accompany you wherever you go NOTE Certain Microsoft software product s included with this computer may use technological measures for copy protection IN SUCH EVENT YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO USE THE PRODUCT IF YOU DO NOT FULLY COMPLY WITH THE PRODUCT ACTIVATION PROCEDURES Product activation procedures and Microsoft s privacy policy will be detailed during initial
98. be used between the external devices and the computer s parallel port monitor port USB port PS 2 port i LINK port and microphone jack Changes or modifications made to this equipment not expressly approved by Toshiba or parties authorized by Toshiba could void the user s authority to operate the equipment This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions This device may not cause harmful interference This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Contact either Toshiba s Support Web site at pcsupport toshiba com Or call the Toshiba Global Support Centre Within the United States at 800 457 7777 Outside the United States at 949 859 4273 Industry Canada Requirement This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conform a la norme NMB 003 du Canada FCC requirements The following information is pursuant to FCC CFR 47 Part 68 and refers to internal modems This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules On the bottom of this equipment is a label that contains among other information the FCC registration number and ringer equivalence number REN for this equipment If requested the information must be provided to the telephone company The modem connects to the telephone line by means of a standard jack calle
99. begin the recovery process Once complete a message displays that the HDD has been recovered 4 Press any key on the keyboard to restart the computer Recovering the C partition of the HDD only CAUTION Recovering the C drive to its factory default setting reformats your drive and your information on the recovered drive will be lost Be sure to save your work to external media first If you have created other partitions for example a D drive those partitions and any information on them will not be affected and will remain intact To recover only your C drive 1 Select Recovery of Factory Default Software Click Next Getting Started 65 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 2 Select Recover without the hard drive partitions Click Next A confirmation message appears reminding you that all information on the C drive will be lost during the recovery process Be sure you have saved your work to external media before proceeding 3 Click Next to begin the restoration Once complete a message displays that the HDD has been recovered 4 Press any key on your keyboard to restart the computer Recovering the entire HDD without the HDD Recovery Area This option recovers your C drive without creating the HDD Recovery Utilities partition This will increase the size of your C drive CAUTION Recovering your C drive to its factory default state without the recovery partition reformats all partition
100. bootable SD card see Toshiba SD Memory Boot Utility on page 178 for instructions 2 Verify that you do not have a floppy in the optional external floppy disk drive 3 Insert a bootable SD card into the SD card slot 4 Power on the computer 5 During the boot process press the F12 key The system displays the Boot menu 6 Use the arrow keys to select the SD Floppy icon 7 Press the Enter key Toshiba Power Saver The Toshiba Power Saver is used for power management enabling you to control your computer s power usage regardless of the source and use the many preset power profiles or create one yourself 1 80 Toshiba Utilities Toshiba Power Saver To access Toshiba Power Saver Click Start Control Panel Performance and Maintenance and then click Toshiba Power Saver or W click the Power Management icon in either the Optimize tab of Toshiba Assist or in the system tray The Toshiba Power Saver Properties window appears Ti Dren piss acai Dohier opmars 5 Fahey Liteon Birdy A Li Bunton fda ors Hitita li dea Saem baghines te Bal ic E 2 High Fraser E CPU conil methi a Q Nowmal CPU procenting ipeed Cooling Method M ee DVT Playa eg Fresena Moriner Paaver OFF _ a Larg Lite HOD OFF Sythem slandiay FE cs The Profile panel on the left of the Toshiba Power Saver Properties window shows the power profiles used to control power usage for both AC power
101. ce from legal communications or from industrial scientific and medical radio emission electric machinery this Equipment in Japan In Japan the frequency bandwidth of 2 400 MHz to 2 483 5 MHz for second generation low power data communication systems such as this equipment overlaps that of mobile object identification systems premises radio station and specified low power radio station 1 Sticker Please put the following sticker on devices incorporating this product The frequency bandwidth of this equipment may operate within the same range as industrial devices scientific devices medical devices microwave ovens licensed radio stations and non licensed specified low power radio stations for mobile object identification systems RFID used in factory product lines Other Radio Stations Before using this equipment ensure that it does not interfere with any of the equipment listed above If this equipment causes RF interference to other radio stations promptly change the frequency being used change the location of use or turn off the source of emissions Contact TOSHIBA Direct PC if you have problems with interference caused by this product to Other Radio Stations 12 2 Indication The indication shown below appears on this equipment 1 2 3 2 4DSOF4 oe ae 4 1 2 4 This equipment uses a frequency of 2 4 GHz 2 DS This equipment uses DS SS modulation OF This equipment uses OFDM modulat
102. connect or disconnect a power plug with wet hands Failure to follow this instruction could result in an electric shock possibly resulting in serious injury The computer s main battery light gives you an indication of the main battery s current charge Glows amber while the main battery is being charged AC adaptor connected Glows green when the main battery is fully charged Is unlit when the main battery has discharged the battery is not charging or the AC adaptor is not plugged into the computer or AC outlet Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is time to recharge the main battery or plug in the AC adaptor NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging either the main battery is malfunctioning or it is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply Disconnect the AC power cord cable and remove the main battery pack See Changing the main battery on page 122 for information on replacing the main battery Getting Started D Charging the main battery Charging the main battery Your computer came with its battery already installed Before using the battery to power the computer you must charge the battery To charge the battery leave the computer plugged into an AC power source for at least three hours with the computer turned off After that the battery will be completely charged and ready to power the computer CAUTION Once the battery is cha
103. creen Compare interlaced non system disk A disk for storing programs and data that cannot be used to start the computer Compare system disk 301 online Available through the computer Online may refer to information being read from your own computer s hard disk such as online documentation or online Help or to information coming from another company on a company network or the Internet operating system A set of programs that controls how the computer works Examples of operating systems are the Windows XP Tablet PC Edition and Windows XP Home operating systems palette See color palette parallel Processes that occur simultaneously In communications it means the transmission of more than one bit of information at a time On your computer the parallel port provides a parallel communications interface between the computer and an appropriate device Most modern printers are parallel Compare serial password A unique string of characters entered by a user to verify his or her identity to the computer or the network PC Card A credit card sized expansion card designed to increase the capabilities of notebook computers PC Cards provide functions such as modem fax modem hard disk drive network adapter sound card or SCSI adapter peripheral Any device such as a printer or joystick that is attached to the computer and controlled by the computer s CPU pixel Short for pi
104. cture element The smallest dot that can be produced on a screen or printer Plug and Play Generally refers to the computer s ability to automatically configure itself to work with peripheral devices When capitalized refers to a standard that when followed by a device manufacturer allows a PC to configure itself automatically to work with the device pointing device Any device such as the TouchPad or a mouse that enables you to move the cursor on the screen port A socket on the computer where you plug in a cable for connection to a network or a peripheral device processor See central processing unit CPU 302 e program A set of instructions that can be executed by a computer The general classes of programs also called software are operating system application and utility See also operating system application utility properties The attributes of an object or device For example the properties of a file include the file s type size and creation date o RAM random access memory Volatile memory that can be written to as well as read By volatile we mean that information in RAM is lost when you turn off your computer This type of memory is used for your computer s main memory See also memory Compare ROM random access memory See RAM read only memory See ROM reboot See boot restart removable disk A disk that can be removed from a disk drive A di
105. d Verify that the Service Set Identifier SSID or network name is correct 1 e that it matches the SSID assigned to the access point you are attempting to connect through SSIDs are case sensitive Toshiba provides a Client Manager utility for setting and managing SSIDs 240 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict gt Check Control Panel s Device Manager to verify that the Wi Fi adapter is recognized by Windows and that the driver is loaded Carefully note any error messages these will be very helpful if you should confer with a support technician at a later time Verify that the network connection is configured to obtain its Internet Protocol IP address dynamically 1 Click Start and then click Control Panel 2 Double click Network Connections 3 Right click the name of your wireless network connection then click Properties 4 Select Internet Protocol TCP IP then click Properties 5 Select Obtain an IP address automatically 6 Click OK then click Close Use IPCONFIG to verify that the computer has a useful IP address one other than the private address of 169 254 xxx xxx assigned by Windows Click Start and then click Run Enter Cmd and press Enter Enter IPCONFIG ALL and press Enter The IP address for each active network adapter will be displayed Connect your computer directly to your router or broadband modem by plugging a standard CATS Ethe
106. d operating system will load automatically CeauTIioN When you turn on the computer for the first time do not turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely Adding memory optional ys HINT To purchase additional memory modules see the EF accessories information packaged with your system or visit A accessories toshiba com Your computer comes with enough memory to run most of today s popular applications You may want to increase the computer s memory if you use complex software or process large amounts of data Getting Started 5 5 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities For more information on memory options check the accessories information that came with your computer or visit accessories toshiba com NOTE Before adding external devices or memory Toshiba recommends setting up your software See Setting up your software on page 45 Installing a memory module Your computer has two memory module slots Both slots are located under the keyboard and should only be accessed by a Toshiba authorized service provider If you are a technically advanced user visit pcsupport toshiba com for information Toshiba will not be responsible for any product damage data loss service or part replacement made necessary by improper installation of a memory module Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Your computer has been configured with a hard disk partition to allow you to recover your
107. d the USOC RJTLIC A plug and jack used to connect this equipment to the premises wiring and telephone network must comply with the applicable FCC part 68 rules and requirements adopted by the ACTA It is designed to be connected to a compatible modular jack that is also compliant The REN is used to determine the number of devices that may be connected to a telephone line Excessive RENS on a telephone line may result in the devices not ringing in response to an incoming call In most but not all areas the sum of RENs should not exceed five 5 0 To be certain of the number of devices that may be connected to a line as determined by the total RENs contact the local telephone company For products approved after July 23 2001 the REN for this product is part of the product identifier that has the format US AAAEQHFTXXXX The digits represented by the are the REN without a 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 tariffs Contact the state public utility commission public service commission or corporation commission for information Telephone Company Procedures The goal of the telephone company is to provide you with the best service it can In order to do this it may occasionally be necessary for them to make changes in their equipment operations or procedures If these changes might affect your service or the o
108. dustry Canada IC This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada CAUTION The installer of this radio equipment must ensure that the antenna is located or pointed such that it does not emit RF field in excess of Health Canada limits for the general population consult Safety Code 6 obtainable from Health Canada s Web site www hc sc gc ca rpb The RF device shall not be co located with any other transmitter that has not been tested with this device Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of this device L utilisation de ce dispositif est autoris e seulement aux conditions suivantes 1 il ne doit pas produire de brouillage et 2 l utilisateur du dispositif doit tre pr t a accepter tout brouillage radio lectrique re u m me si ce brouillage est susceptible de compromettre le fonctionnement du dispositif The term IC before the equipment certification number only signifies that the Industry Canada technical specifications were met To prevent radio interference to the licensed service this device is intended to be operated indoors and away from windows to provide maximum shielding Equipment or its transmit antenna that is installed outdoors is subject to licensing Pour empecher que cet appareil cause du brouillage au service faisant l objet
109. e Toshiba Web site at pcsupport toshiba com Toshiba voice contact Before calling Toshiba make sure you have Your computer s serial number The computer and any optional devices related to the problem Backup copies of your Windows operating system and all other preloaded software on your choice of media 25 4 lf Something Goes Wrong Other Toshiba Internet Web sites Name and version of the program involved in the problem along with its installation media Information about what you were doing when the problem occurred Exact error messages and when they occurred For technical support call the Toshiba Global Support Centre Within the United States at 800 457 7777 Outside the United States at 949 859 4273 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites toshiba com Worldwide Toshiba corporate site computers toshiba com Marketing and product information in the USA accessories toshiba com Accessories information in the USA www toshiba ca Canada www toshiba Europe com Europe www toshiba co jp index htm Japan http servicio toshiba com Mexico and all of Latin America lf Something Goes Wrong Toshiba s worldwide offices 200 Toshiba s worldwide offices Australia Toshiba Australia Pty Limited 84 92 Talavera Road North Ryde NSW 2113 Sydney Australia France Toshiba Syst mes France S A 7 Rue Ampere B P 131 92800 Puteaux C dex France Italy Centro Direzionale Colleoni
110. e TouchPad or the mouse button without moving the TouchPad or mouse In the Windows operating system this refers to the TouchPad left control button or the left mouse button unless otherwise stated See also double click color palette A set of specified colors that establishes the colors that can be displayed on the screen at a particular time compatibility The extent to which computers programs or devices can work together harmoniously using the same commands formats or language as another configuration 1 The collection of components that make up a single computer system 2 How parts of the system are set up that is configured wan 295 controller A device that controls the transfer of data from a computer to a peripheral device and vice versa For example disk drives monitors keyboards and printers all require controllers CPU See central processing unit CPU CPU cache A section of very fast memory residing between the CPU and the computer s main memory that temporarily stores data and instructions the CPU will need to execute commands and programs See also cache LI cache L2 cache cursor A symbol that indicates the current position on the screen The shape of the cursor varies depending on the program you are using and what you are doing default The setting selected by a program when the user does not specify an alternative setting device A component attac
111. e diskette with the hub side facing down and insert it so that the metal head window cover goes into the drive first The metal cover or a loose label may be obstructing the path into the drive Carefully inspect the diskette If the metal cover is loose replace the diskette If the label is loose replace the label and try inserting the diskette again The computer displays the Non system disk or disk error message If you are starting the computer from a diskette the diskette in the drive does not have the files necessary to start the computer Replace it with a bootable diskette The drive cannot read a diskette Try another diskette If you can access the second diskette the first diskette not the drive is probably causing the problem Run Error checking on the faulty diskette for instructions see Disk drive problems on page 229 230 lf Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Optical drive problems You cannot access a disc in the drive If the optical drive is an external drive make sure that the drive s cable is properly connected to the computer Make sure the tray which holds the CD ROM or DVD ROM is closed properly Press gently until it clicks into place Open the tray and remove the disc Make sure the tray is clean Any dirt or foreign object can interfere with the laser beam Examine the disc to see if it is dirty If necessary wipe it with a clean cloth dipped in water or a neu
112. e Access Point in order to avoid operating on a channel occupied by any radar system in the area The presence of nearby radar operation may result in temporary interruption of operation of this device The Access Point s radar detection feature will automatically restart operation on a channel free of radar You may consult with the local technical support staff responsible for the wireless network to ensure the Access Point device s are properly configured for European Community operation Approved Countries Regions for use for the Atheros AR5001X Mini PCI Wireless Network Adapter This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries regions in the following table CAUTION Donotuse this equipment except in the countries regions in the following table NOTE This device works on passive scan only A peer to peer mode is not available in 802 11a and Turbo Mode 802 11b 2 4 GHz Australia Austria Belgium Canada Denmark Finland France Germany Greece Ireland Italy Liechtenstein Luxembourg Netherlands New Zealand Norway Portugal Sweden Switzerland UK USA 1 802 1 1a 5 GHz Australia Austria Belgium Canada Denmark Finland France Germany Greece Ireland Italy Liechtenstein Luxembourg Netherlands New Zealand Norway Portugal Sweden Switzerland UK USA Turbo Mode 5 GHz Canada USA Approved Countries Regions for use
113. e Display Properties dialog box The Appearance tab of this dialog box allows you to choose the colors for the screen The Settings tab allows you to choose the screen resolution The built in screen flickers Some flickering is a normal result of the way the screen produces colors To reduce the amount of flickering try using fewer colors To change the number of colors displayed 1 Point at the desktop and click with the secondary button 2 Click Properties and then the Settings tab 3 Change the Colors option and click OK For more information see Windows Help A message tells you that there is a problem with your display settings and that the adapter type is incorrect or the current settings do not work with your hardware Reduce the size of the color palette to one that is supported by the computer s internal display To change the display properties 1 Point at the desktop and click with the secondary button The Display Properties window appears 2 Click Properties then click the Settings tab lf Something Goes Wrong 229 Resolving a hardware conflict 3 Adjust the screen resolution and or color quality 4 Click OK The display mode is set to Simultaneous and the external display device does not work Make sure the external monitor is capable of displaying at resolutions of 800 x 600 or higher Devices that do not support this resolution will only work in Internal External mode and not simultaneous mode
114. e Settings tab and check the Color Palette It should be set to High Color 16 bit gt If it is not set to High Color change the settings to 16 bit color and click OK 4 Clean the disc and try again A dirty drive can also cause audio problems If you have tried several discs and all fail consider sending your drive to an authorized service provider to get it cleaned lf Something Goes Wrong 2 43 DVD operating problems 5 Verify that your computer recognizes your optical drive To do this Double click the My Computer icon on the desktop The optical drive should appear in the list 6 See Checking device properties on page 222 for instructions on using Device Manager to view the optical drive properties 7 Check the Toshiba Web site for new information on optical drives and their operation A blank screen appears while watching a DVD ROM movie or title Disable the Shut off Monitor feature in the Display Properties using the following steps 1 Click the secondary mouse button on a blank area of the desktop Click Properties Click the Screen Saver tab Deselect Shut off Monitor Jumping video lines appear around the DVD ROM video window To change the screen s display resolution 1 Click Start and then click Control Panel The Control Panel window appears 2 Click Appearance and Themes and double click the Display icon The Display Properties dialog box appears 3 Click the Setti
115. e click the name of the file that contains the information you want to work on To find the file use My Computer or Windows Explorer If you prefer to open the program first you have four options You can gt Double click the icon for the program on your desktop Use the Start menu gt Use Windows Explorer or My Computer to locate the program file Use the Run dialog box Learning the Basics O5 Starting a program The next three sections explain how to start a program from the Start menu Explorer and the Run dialog box Starting a program from the Start menu When you install a program the operating system usually puts an icon in the All Programs menu To start a program that has an icon in the All Programs menu follow these steps which use the Windows WordPad program as an example 1 Click Start and then click All Programs The Windows operating system displays the All Programs menu which lists programs and program groups If your program is listed go to step 3 otherwise continue with step 2 2 Point to the program group in this example Accessories The Accessories menu is displayed 3 Click the program in this example WordPad WordPad opens X To close the program click the Close button in the upper right corner of the program s window Starting a program from Windows Explorer If a program is not listed in the All Programs menu you c
116. e component of our computer system is the data we have created with it and stored on its hard disk drive Since problems with either hardware or software can make the data inaccessible or even destroy it the next most valuable component of your computer system may be a recent backup of your data Fortunately Windows XP offers a convenient way to back up your important data files to CDs a relatively high capacity storage media No additional software is required Most of the CD and DVD drives built into recent Toshiba portable computer models can write to or burn as well as read from CDs External CD and DVD writers are also widely available Follow these steps to back up files in the My Documents folder to one or more CDs 1 Puta blank CD R CD recordable disc into the computer s CD or DVD drive 2 A menu of options will appear Select Open writable CD folder using Windows Explorer and click OK 3 A Windows Explorer window will open for the blank CD This window will be referred to as the CD window 4 Open a second Windows Explorer window by clicking Start and then clicking My Computer 5 In this second window browse to the files you wish to back up Click the down pointing arrow at the upper right of the window to the left of the Go button to see a list of locations that includes My Documents a likely location of your data NOTE lf Something Goes Wrong 2 49 Develop good computing habits
117. e down arrow key until TPM is highlighted then press the space bar to change the TPM status to Enabled Press Y to save the changes Press End and then press Y to accept the changes Your system will restart For further information on how to set up and use this utility see the Infineon TPM Trusted Platform Module Installation Guide Fingerprint Authentication Utility Available on certain models The fingerprint authentication utility available on certain models can be used to replace the keyboard based user BIOS password authentication system when booting up The fingerprint authentication utility can also be used for user logon The user s fingerprint is read if the system recognizes the fingerprint the user is automatically logged on Toshiba Utilities 1 QO Fingerprint Authentication Utility Fingerprint utility limitations Toshiba does not guarantee that the fingerprint utility technology will be completely secure or error free Toshiba does not guarantee that the fingerprint utility will accurately screen out unauthorized users at all times Toshiba is not liable for any failure or damage that might arise out of the use of the fingerprint software or utility Fingerprint Enrollment Use the Enroll or Edit Fingerprints wizard to enroll new fingerprints or to update existing fingerprint samples NOTE It is recommended that you complete the Fingerprint tutorial before starting fingerprint enrollment The
118. e gloves when handling a damaged battery To replace the main battery use an identical battery that you can purchase through the Toshiba Web site at accessories toshiba com A reverse polarity condition should be avoided with all batteries The main battery is designed so that it cannot be installed in reverse polarity Mobile Computing 1 21 Taking care of your battery Charge the battery only in the computer or in a battery charger designated as an approved option When you install the battery pack you should hear a click when it is seated properly Do not expose the battery pack to fire The battery pack could explode Maximizing battery life To maximize the life of your battery pack At least once a month disconnect the computer from a power source and operate it on battery power until the battery pack fully discharges Before doing so follow the steps below 1 Turn off the computer s power 2 Disconnect the AC adaptor and turn on the computer s power If it does not turn on go to step 4 3 Operate the computer on battery power for five minutes If the battery pack has at least five minutes of operating time continue operating until the battery pack is fully discharged If the battery light flashes or there is some other warning to indicate a low battery go to step 4 4 Connect the AC adaptor to the computer and the power cord cable to a power outlet The DC IN or AC power light should glow gree
119. e of some Windows operating systems that allows you to turn off the computer without exiting your open applications and to continue from where you left off when you turn the computer on again Suspend A feature of some Windows operating systems that allows you to turn off the computer without exiting your open applications and to continue from where you left off when you turn the computer on again system disk A diskette that contains the operating system files needed to start the computer Any diskette can be formatted as a system disk A system disk is also called a bootable disk or a startup disk Compare non system disk system prompt The symbol in the MS DOS operating system generally a drive letter followed by a greater than sign indicating where users are to enter commands Toshiba tablet pen The writing instrument used with the tablet It is stored on the right side of the computer TFT display See active matrix display universal serial bus USB USB is a serial bus that supports a data transfer rate of up to 480 Mbps 480 million bits per second USB can connect up to 127 peripheral devices through a single all purpose USB port USB allows hot swapping of peripherals See also bus hot swapping serial upload To send a file to another computer through a modem or network See also download USB See universal serial bus USB 304 om utility A computer progr
120. e quickest way to change the display output settings is to use the display hot key Fn F5 1 Press Fn and F5 simultaneously Getting Started 11 Using external display devices While holding down Fn press F5 repeatedly until the setting you want takes effect Briefly pause each time you press the F5 key to allow time for the display to change This hot key cycles through the settings in the following order Built in display only Built in display and external monitor simultaneously External monitor only TV and built in display TV only Primary and CRT Dual Mode display Swap image display Release the Fn key TECHNICAL NOTE You can also change these settings using the Display Properties Box Set the option for the video controller by clicking Start then Control Panel Appearance and Themes and then clicking Display Choose the Settings tab click the Advanced button select Display Device select the applicable Monitor type and then click Apply or OK 2 Getting Started Using an external keyboard Adjusting the quality of the external display To obtain the best picture quality from your television or other video display device you may need to adjust the video settings See the video device documentation for additional configuration steps P G TECHNICAL NOTE To use one of the simultaneous modes A you must set the resolution of the internal display panel to 2 match the resol
121. e recognition setup Registered user list Name Full name New registration Sample Image Toshiba Tablet Access Code Logon Utility screen 2 To create an access code click New Registration Toshiba Zooming Utility This utility allows you to select which applications will work with the zoom in out hot keys see Hot Keys on page 257 You may select all applications or any subset of the following Microsoft Internet Explorer Microsoft Office Windows Media Player Adobe Reader Icons on the desktop 1 902 Toshiba Utilities Toshiba Zooming Utility To access the Zooming utility 1 Click Start All Programs Toshiba Utilities and then click Toshiba Zooming Utility or click the Zooming Utility icon in the Optimize tab of Toshiba Assist The Toshiba Zooming Utility Properties screen appears E TOSHIBA Zooming Utility Properties Settings Select one of following settings to zoom application windows in and out All Programs Custom Select applications to zoom in and out The supported applications Word Excel PowerPoint R Qutlook R Publisher Picture Manager OneNote TM Options Show Zooming Utility icon on the System Tray C Save positions of icons on the desktop i Cancel Sample Image Toshiba Zooming Utility Properties screen 2 Select the desired option s 3 Click OK The zoom in and zoom out hot keys will now work wit
122. e the Boot Priority by pressing the power button then quickly pressing the F12 key or the right or left arrow keys Select the boot device icon by pressing the right or left arrow keys then pressing the Enter key NOTE since the system is a quick booting system you must press the arrow keys immediately after pressing the power button USB Allows you to enable or disable USB Legacy Emulation LAN Allows you to set networking functions Button Setting Lets you set the resume speed for Standby mode If you want to use the fast resume option be sure to connect the AC adaptor to the computer By changing any of the options that appear in the dialog boxes and clicking Apply you can reconfigure that function Any options that you change will become default settings when you restart your system Tablet and Pen Settings The Tablet and Pen Settings utility allows you to set various options for using the tablet and pen To access this utility Eg 1 Double click the Tablet and Pen Settings icon in the j Optimize tab of Toshiba Assist The Tablet and Pen Settings screen appears The Settings tab allows you to specify whether you are left handed or night handed and the menu location 1 86 Toshiba Utilities Toshiba Rotation Utility While the Display tab can be used to change the screen s orientation and adjust screen brightness it is recommended that you use the Toshiba Rotation Utility see Tos
123. e with your system For accessory information visit Toshiba s Web site at accessories toshiba com Introduction 39 Service options Service options Toshiba offers a full line of optional service programs to complement its limited warranty Toshiba s standard limited warranty extended warranty and service upgrade terms and conditions are available at warranty toshiba com To stay current on the most recent software and hardware options for your computer and for other product information be sure to regularly check the Toshiba Web site at pcsupport toshiba com If you have a problem or need to contact Toshiba see If Something Goes Wrong on page 212 Chapter 1 Getting Started This chapter provides tips for working comfortably summarizes how to connect components and explains what to do the first time you use your notebook computer Selecting a place to work Your computer is portable and designed to be used in a variety of circumstances and locations Creating a computer friendly environment Place the computer on a flat surface that is large enough for the computer and any other items you are using such as a printer Leave enough space around the computer and other equipment to provide adequate ventilation Otherwise they may overheat To keep your computer in prime operating condition protect your work area from Dust moisture and direct sunlight 40 Getting Started 4 Selecting
124. eb site at accessories toshiba com NOTE Battery charge time may vary depending on the applications power management settings and features used Charging the main battery To charge the main battery while it is in your computer plug the computer into a live electrical outlet The battery charges whether the computer is on or off TECHNICAL NOTE When your computer is using all of the power provided by the AC adaptor to run applications features and devices the recharging of the battery cannot occur Your computer s Power Saver utility can be used to select a power level setting that reduces the power required for system operation and will allow the battery to recharge Va The battery may not start charging immediately under the following conditions The battery is extremely hot or cold To ensure that the battery charges to its full capacity wait until it reaches room temperature 50 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit 10 to 26 degrees Celsius 1 1 Mobile Computing Charging batteries The battery is almost completely discharged Leave the power connected and the battery should begin charging after a few minutes HINT Once the battery is fully charged we recommend that you operate your computer on battery power until the battery discharges completely Doing this extends battery life and helps ensure accurate monitoring of battery capacity Charging the RTC battery Your computer has
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126. elp improve processing speed See also cache CPU cache L2 cache L2 level two cache Memory cache installed on the motherboard to help improve processing speed It is slower than L1 cache and faster than main memory See also cache CPU cache LI cache LAN local area network A group of computers or other devices dispersed over a relatively limited area and connected by a communications link that enables any device to interact with any other on the network liquid crystal display 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 A filter over the electrodes permits only non polarized light to pass to the surface of the display creating light and dark pixels load To move information from a storage device such as a hard disk into memory for processing local area network See LAN logical drive A section of a disk that is recognized by the operating system as a separate disk drive A system s logical drives may differ from its physical drives For example a single hard disk drive may be partitioned into two or more logical drives 300 memory Typically refers to the computer s main memory where programs are run and data is temporarily stored and processed Memory can be volatile and hold data t
127. emporarily such as RAM or it can be nonvolatile and hold data permanently such as ROM A computer s main memory is RAM See RAM ROM microprocessor See central processing unit CPU MIDI Musical Instrument Digital Interface A standard for connecting musical instruments synthesizers and computers The MIDI standard provides a way of translating music into a form computers can use and vice versa modem Short for modulator demodulator A device that converts information from digital to analog and back to digital enabling information to pass back and forth between digital computers and analog telephone lines motherboard The main circuit board in the computer It contains the processor memory and other primary components MS DOS prompt See system prompt multi function drive A DVD drive that can read and write to CD and DVD media multimedia A combination of two or more media such as sound animation and video in a computer program or presentation Musical Instrument Digital Interface See MIDI network A collection of computers and associated devices that are connected by communications facilities A network allows you to share data and peripheral devices such as printers with other users and to exchange electronic mail non interlaced A method of refreshing a computer screen in which each pixel of every line is refreshed as the electron beam scans across and down the s
128. en 70 Adjusting the quality of the external display 72 Using an external keyboard 12 USING a MOUSE cece cccecseeeessesseeesseseeeeesesseeeeess 12 Connecting a printer eeren 73 Setting UP a printer een 74 Connecting an optional external diskette drive 19 Turning off the computer ccce 16 Options for turning off the computer 76 Using the Turn Off Computer or Shut Down COMM ANOS viscicssectscoisavedenact snchenethecetasevesecugaves 19 Using and configuring Hibernation mode 8 Using and configuring Standby mode 83 Closing the display panel ccce 85 Using your computer in tablet mode 85 P 8 Contents Customizing your computer s settings 86 Caring for your COMPUTEL cece cee cece eeeeerees 87 Cleaning the computer ccce 8 Moving the COMpUtEL cece eeeeeeeseeeeeees O Using a Computer lOCK cecce 88 Chapter 2 Learning the BaSICS uu 89 OMAN HOS seinn 89 Using the keyboard ccce 91 Character Keys woo eccecccceescssseesssseesesseeeeenseeens 91 Making your keyboard emulate a full size keyboard ene ne 91 Ctrl Fn and Alt keys eeen 92 Function OY S exc getacen deceiaeoctuerosscamaninenupseeotteusse 92 Windows special keys cccceccseeceeeeeeeen 93 Overlay Keys cepesacssseateee ace ieeseenecssectconeuoteeene 93 Using the overlay to type numeric data 94 Starting a program 94 Starting a program from the Start
129. ented control whether they are stored in the fingerprint device memory After you enroll your fingerprints they are associated with your user name and password The next time you log in you can use your fingerprints instead of your user name and password Delete In convenient mode deletes all fingerprints for the current user In secure mode only administrators can delete data for users Import or Export User Data Existing fingerprints can be exported to a vtp file and imported back to your fingerprint software The vtp file is encrypted and protected by a password that is defined during export 204 Toshiba Utilities Fingerprint Authentication Utility Settings System Settings Opens the Settings dialog containing various options for setting up the product Most of these settings can be modified only by administrators and affect all users User Settings Opens the User Settings dialog containing user specific options for setting up the product Power on Security The memory of the fingerprint device is limited typical capacity is 21 fingerprints You can decide which fingerprints are present in the device memory and can be used for verification on computer startup or create new fingerprints to be used only for power on authentication Fingerprint Storage Inspector Opens the Fingerprint Storage Inspector dialog where you can see the contents of your fingerprint stor
130. er To record the details 1 Click the Details button and select the text the operating system displays The Details button displays information that the software manufacturer needs to help you solve your problem 2 Press Ctrl and c simultaneously to copy the text to the clipboard 3 Open Notepad click Start All Programs Accessories and then click Notepad 4 Press Ctrl and v simultaneously to paste the details into Notepad 5 Add a paragraph break and type some notes describing what you were doing when you received the message and how the error can be reproduced 6 Save the file and refer to it when you contact the software manufacturer Problems when you turn on the computer These problems may occur when you turn on the power The computer will not start Make sure you attached the AC adaptor and power cord cable properly or installed a charged battery Slide and hold the power switch for at least 10 seconds If you are using the AC adaptor check that the wall outlet is working by plugging in another device such as a lamp Verify that the computer is on by looking at the on off indicator If the indicator is glowing the computer is on If you are using an AC adaptor verify that the computer is receiving power from the external power source by looking at the AC power light If the indicator is glowing the computer is connected to a live external power source lf Something Goes Wrong 2 D Problems when
131. er 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 careful not to touch the lens or the area around it Doing so could cause the drive to malfunction Manual eject hole Use if you need to release the disc tray when the power is off Use a straightened paper clip or other narrow object to press the manual eject button located inside the hole Never use a pencil to press the manual eject button Pencil lead can break off inside the computer and damage it Inserting a compact disc To insert a compact disc into the drive 1 Make sure the computer is turned on The drive will not open if the computer s power is off Make sure the drive s in use indicator light is off Press the drive s eject button The disc tray slides partially out of the drive about 1 inch 1 0 4 Learning the Basics Using the optical drive 4 Grasp the tray and pull it fully open Sample Illustration Drive tray fully extended 5 Hold the disc by its edges and check that it is free of dust If the disc is dusty clean it as described in Caring for CD or DVD Discs on page 109 6 Place the disc carefully in the disc tray label side up Sample Illustration Positioning the disc in the drive Learning the Basics 05 Using the optical drive 7 Gently press the disc onto the center spindle until it clicks into place CeauTtion H
132. ery charges only while the computer is powered on Power management Your computer ships with the power management options preset to a configuration that will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes eaution Changes to these settings may result in system performance or Stability issues Users who are not completely familiar with the power management component of the system should use the preset configuration For assistance with setup changes contact Toshiba s Global Support Centre Using additional batteries In addition to the main battery you may also have an optional second battery not included with your computer If you travel and need to work for many hours without an AC power source you may purchase a battery module for use in the computer or carry additional charged battery packs with you You can then replace a discharged battery and continue working For more information on batteries and accessories see accessories toshiba com Mobile Computing 1 1 3 Charging batteries Charging batteries The battery needs to be charged before you can use it to power the computer CAUTION Never leave batteries in the battery charger for more than a week at a time Doing so may reduce the potential charge of the battery Always use the battery charger specified by Toshiba You can order a Toshiba battery charger from Toshiba s W
133. es and ports It is the pathway through which data flows from one device to another See also bus speed frontside bus bus speed The speed at which the central processing unit CPU communicates with the other parts of the computer 294 on C cache A section of very fast memory in which frequently used information is duplicated for quick access Accessing data from cache is faster than accessing it from the computer s main memory See also CPU cache LI cache L2 cache CD An individual compact disc See also CD ROM CD ROM compact disc read only memory A form of high capacity storage that uses laser optics instead of magnetic means for reading data See also CD Compare DVD ROM central processing unit CPU The chip that functions as the brain of the computer It takes information from outside sources such as memory or keyboard input processes the information and sends the results to another device that uses the information character Any letter number or symbol you can use on the computer Some characters are non printing characters such as a paragraph break in a word processing program A character occupies one byte of computer storage chip A small piece of silicon containing computer logic and circuits for processing memory input output and or control functions Chips are mounted on printed circuit boards click To press and release the primary control button adjacent to th
134. es magnetically encoded data Diskettes can be removed from the computer and come in two sizes 5 25 inch and 3 5 inch Your computer uses 3 5 inch diskettes See also double density diskette high density diskette document Any file created with an application and if saved to disk given a name by which it can be retrieved See also file double click To press and release the primary control button adjacent to the TouchPad or the mouse button rapidly twice without moving the TouchPad or mouse In the Windows operating system this refers to the TouchPad left control button or the left mouse button unless otherwise stated double density diskette A 3 5 inch diskette that can hold up to 720 KB of information half the capacity of a high density diskette See also diskette high density diskette download 1 In communications to receive a file from another computer through a modem or network 2 To send font data from the computer to a printer See also upload drag To hold down the mouse button while moving the cursor to drag a selected object In the Windows operating system this refers to the left mouse button unless otherwise stated driver See device driver DVD An individual digital versatile or video disc See also DVD ROM Glossary 207 DVD ROM digital versatile or video disc read only memory A very high capacity storage medium that uses laser optics for reading data Each
135. evices 40 meters 43 74 yards or more or stop transmitting from your PC Please contact Toshiba PC product support on Web site htto www toshiba europe com computers tnt bluetooth htm in Europe or pcsupport toshiba com in the United States for more information Bluetooth and Wireless LAN devices operate within the same radio frequency range and may interfere with one another If you use Bluetooth and Wireless LAN devices simultaneously you may occasionally experience a less than optimal network performance or even lose your network connection If you should experience any such problem immediately turn off either one of your Bluetooth or Wireless LAN Please contact Toshiba PC product support on Web site http www toshiba europe com computers tnt bluetooth htm in Europe or pcsupport toshiba com in the United States for more information Bluetooth Wireless Technology and Your Health The products with Bluetooth wireless technology like other radio devices emit radio frequency electromagnetic energy The level of energy emitted by devices with Bluetooth wireless technology however is far much less than the electromagnetic energy emitted by wireless devices like for example mobile phones Because products with Bluetooth wireless technology operate within the guidelines found in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations Toshiba believes Bluetooth wireless technology is safe for use by consumers These standards and recommenda
136. features available in this category are gt User password gt Supervisor password Tou can connect pour computer to netreock mone eask Sample Image Toshiba Assist window Secure tab Toshiba Utilities 1 61 Toshiba Assist Protect amp Fix The features available in this category are PC Diagnostic Tool Utility HDD Protection Utility Tou cen connect your computer Ip netreork moog eask Sample Image Toshiba Assist window Protect amp Fix tab 162 Optimize Toshiba Utilities Toshiba Assist The features available in this category are Toshiba Power Saver Mouse Utility Toshiba Accessibility Toshiba Mobile Extension Toshiba Zooming Utility Toshiba Button Controls CD DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer Toshiba Hotkey Utility Toshiba Hardware Setup Tablet and Pen Settings Toshiba Rotation Utility TOS P Plotai hid i oo C amp Cho Both ey Dre Aniye Fe g Tabletand Ploteton tity Pen Teire Albee you to customize and preat TOSHIDA special button mr Sample Image Toshiba Assist window Optimize tab Toshiba Utilities 1 63 Toshiba Application Installer Toshiba Application Installer The Toshiba Application Installer allows you to reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with your computer To reinstall drivers and applications 1 Double click the Toshiba Application Installer icon on the Windows desktop
137. for the Intel PRO Wireless LAN 2100 3B Mini PCI Adapter This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries regions in the following table CAUTION Donotuse this equipment except in the countries regions in the following table Argentina Australia Austria Belgium Brazil Canada Chile Denmark Finland France Germany Greece Iceland Ireland Italy Japan Liechtenstein Luxembourg Mexico Netherlands New Zealand Norway Peru Portugal Singapore Spain Sweden Switzerland UK Uruguay USA Venezuela 18 Approved Countries Regions for use for the Toshiba Mini PCI Wireless LAN Card This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries regions in the following table CAUTION Donotuse this equipment except in the countries regions in the following table Australia Austria Belgium Canada Denmark Finland France Germany Greece Hong Kong Iceland Ireland Italy Japan Liechtenstein Luxembourg Malaysia Netherlands New Zealand Norway Philippines Portugal Singapore Spain Sweden Switzerland Thailand UK USA Approved Countries Regions for use for the INPROCOMM IPN2220 Wireless Network Adapter This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries regions in the following table CAUTION Donotuse this equipment except in the countries regions in the following table EU Canada Ja
138. g the Internet Once connected to the Internet the Web browser displays a home page for example your ISP s home page on the Internet or your company s Web site home page To visit a desired Web site type in the Web address The Web address or Uniform Resource Locator URL is a unique identifier for that computer system linked to the Internet Web addresses can also appear within a Web page s text and are known as links Clicking a link automatically transfers your Web browser to that site Exploring Your Computer s Features 1 4 An overview of using the Internet You can also use a Search Engine a Web site specifically designed to help you look for information Internet features The Internet offers many types of communication tools to help you perform many tasks Internet email To send and receive email of your own you need a mailbox on the Web or an email address If you have an account with an ISP you can probably set up an email address at the same time you sign up for the service Internet chat rooms A chat room is a Web site that offers a place where people with similar interests and ideas communicate in real time one on one or in groups by typing messages which are instantly viewed by others on their computer screens Internet news groups A news group is similar to a chat room but instead of using a dedicated site to converse about a specialized subject with others in real time it u
139. ge Inspector screen is displayed Toshiba Utilities 209 Fingerprint Authentication Utility 4 If other fingerprint data is still displayed on the list hold down the Control key and select each fingerprint until they are all selected then click Remove Click OK to make the changes permanent 6 Check that all Fingerprint data was deleted on the Fingerprint Storage Inspector screen Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader Failure to follow these guidelines and or procedures might result in 1 damage to the reader or cause reader failure 2 finger recognition problems or lower finger recognition success rate Do not scratch or poke the reader with your nails or any hard or sharp objects Do not press the reader with too much pressure Do not touch the reader with a wet finger or any wet objects Keep reader surface dry and free of water vapor Do not touch the reader with a soiled finger Minute foreign particles on a soiled or dirty finger may scratch the reader Do not paste stickers or write on the reader Do not touch the reader with a finger or any object with built up static electricity Observe the following before you swipe your finger on the reader whether for fingerprint enrollment registration or recognition Wash and dry your hands thoroughly Remove static electricity from your fingers by touching any metal surface Static electricity is a common cause of reader failures es
140. gh the computer is off to fully charge the main battery Options for turning off the computer Depending on the operating system installed you have more than one option available for turning off the computer Turn Off or Shut Down Hibernate and Standby Each option has its advantages Turn Off or Shut Down Factors to consider when choosing either Turn Off or Shut Down Use the Turn Off command if you are using Windows XP Home or either Windows XP Professional or Windows XP Media Center Edition MCE and are not connected to a domain server Use the Shut Down command if you are using Windows XP Professional or Windows XP Media Center Edition MCE and are connected to a domain server Getting Started T Turning off the computer If you have work in progress and are not connected to a network use the Windows Standby or Hibernate commands to save your system settings so that when you turn on the computer again you will automatically return to where you left off TECHNICAL NOTE Before using any of these options to shut down or turn off your computer save your files and make sure the disk activity lights are off If you change your mind and decide to continue working after all wait a few seconds before turning the computer on again Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts the computer down completely but it first saves the current state of the computer to the hard disk Since
141. gulatory Statements as identified in the documentation that comes with those products for additional information The Bluetooth Card from Toshiba is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits Nevertheless it is advised to use the Bluetooth Card from Toshiba in such a manner that human contact during normal operation is minimized Regulatory statements This product complies with any mandatory product specification in any country region where the product is sold In addition the product complies with the following European Union EU and EFTA This equipment complies with the R amp TTE directive 1999 5 EC and has been provided with the CE mark accordingly Canada Industry Canada IC This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada 2 Taiwan Article 17 Unless approved for any model accredited low power radio frequency electric machinery any company trader or user shall not change the frequency increase the power or change the features and functions of the original design Any use of low power radio frequency electric machinery shall not affect aviation safety and interfere with legal communications In the event interference is caused the use of such electric machinery shall be immediately discontinued Operation of such products can be resumed only when they are modified and can no longer cause interference The legal communications mentioned in the above item refer to radio communications o
142. h the applications you selected To zoom in hold down the Fn key and press 2 to zoom out hold down the Fn key and press 1 For more information about how to use the Toshiba Zooming utility right click the 2 icon in the taskbar and then click Help Toshiba Utilities 1 93 Toshiba Button Controls Toshiba Button Controls The Toshiba Button Controls allow you to customize the Toshiba Assist and Toshiba Presentation buttons Those buttons are located on the display To access Toshiba Button Controls 1 Click the Toshiba Button Control icon in the Optimize tab of Toshiba Assist The Toshiba Controls Properties window appears 2 TOSHIBA Controls Properties Baone Select a Program o TOSHIBA Assist button TOSHIBA Assist Ls wD TOSHIBA Presentation button Same Image 1024x768 k Sample Image Toshiba Button Controls screen 2 Select the button whose function is to be customized 3 Make the desired selections 4 Click Apply then click OK 1 QO 4 Toshiba Utilities CD DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer CD DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer This utility can slow the speed of your optical drive to make it run more quietly You can use this utility to make listening to music CDs more enjoyable NOTE When you change the CD DVD drive to Quiet mode the setting is only valid for the current Windows session If you shut down restart log off or resume from hibernation the setting
143. has failed problems usually occur when you change the system in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device If you experience any of these problems use the options in the Startup menu to fix the problem lf Something Goes Wrong 2 The Windows operating system is not working Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to start properly you may have to change your system s configuration or verify the startup procedure to fix the problem To do this use the options in the Startup menu To open the Startup menu 1 2 Restart your computer Press F8 when your computer starts and before Windows starts loading The Windows Advanced Options menu displays these options Safe Mode Safe Mode with Networking Safe Mode with Command Prompt Enable Boot Logging Enable VGA Mode Last known good configuration your most recent settings that worked Directory Services Restore Mode Windows domain controllers only Debugging Mode Start Windows normally Reboot Return to OS Choices menu See your Windows documentation for further explanation NOTE If your computer is connected to a network the Startup menu may display different versions of Safe mode 21 8 lf Something Goes Wrong The Windows operating system is not working Internet problems My Internet connection is very slow Many factors contribute to the speed with which you can
144. he Screen Saver tab has already been selected If it is not selected click the Screen Saver tab Click the On resume password protected check box Click OK sr 259 Power usage mode Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged When the battery is not fully charged even if the computer is operating on AC power your display may reappear automatically after a short time To protect your desktop you must set up a screen saver with a password before activating the password feature To set up a password with a screen saver go to Windows online Help for instructions 1 Click Start and then click Help and Support 2 Inthe Search field type password screen saver 3 Press Enter 4 Click the Protect your files with a screen saver password link located under the suggested topics Follow the steps listed in the Windows online Help to set up your password protected screen saver To ensure the password protection is activated after pressing Fn F to activate instant security wait ten seconds before walking away from the computer Power usage mode F2 Fn This hot key displays the power usage pop up win dow and cycles through the battery save modes AC Optimized Sample Image Power usage modes The properties of each mode are set in the Toshiba Power Management utility For more information see Toshiba Power Saver on page 179 260 Hot Keys Standby mode Standby mode
145. he Windows Security button on the front of the display can lock the display in its current display setting landscape or portrait The Tablet and Pen Settings window allows you to set various options for using the tablet and pen 1 88 Toshiba Utilities Cross Menu Utility To access Tablet and Pen Settings From Toshiba Assist click the Tablet and Pen Settings icon The Settings tab allows you to specify whether you are left handed or right handed and the menu location While the Display tab can be used to change the screen s orientation and adjust screen brightness it is recommended that you use the Toshiba Rotation Utility see Toshiba Rotation Utility on page 186 to change the screen s orientation and the Toshiba Power Saver Utility click its icon in the System Tray to adjust screen brightness The Tablet Buttons tab allows you to specify an action when a display system button is pressed After making your selections click Change choose an Action and then click OK The Pen Options tab allows you to set various pen options After making your selections on the Tablet and Pen Settings window click OK Cross Menu Utility The Cross Menu Utility allows you to make Hot Key assignments to launch applications access Toshiba utilities or create your own custom menus Toshiba Utilities 1 89 Cross Menu Utility To start the Cross Menu Utility 1 Press and hold the Cross Function
146. he optical drive itself For additional information see You press the disc eject button but the drive tray does not slide out on page 232 Sound system problems You do not hear any sound from the computer Adjust the volume control Try pressing Fn Esc to see if volume mute is disabled If you are using external headphones or speakers check that they are securely connected to your computer The computer emits a loud high pitched noise This is feedback between the microphone and the speakers It occurs in any sound system when input from a microphone is fed to the speakers and the speaker volume is too loud Adjust the volume control PC Card problems PC Cards PCMCIA compatible include many types of devices such as a removable hard disk additional memory or a pager 23 4 lf Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Most PC Card problems occur during installation and setup of new cards If you are having trouble getting one or more of these devices to work together several sections in this chapter may apply Resource conflicts can cause problems when using PC Cards See Resolving a hardware conflict on page 219 Card Information Structure When you insert a PC Card into a slot the computer attempts to determine the type of card and the resources it requires by reading its Card Information Structure CIS Sometimes the CIS contains enough information for you to use the card immediately
147. he unique characteristics in a fingerprint However there may be instances where certain users are unable to register their fingerprints due to insufficiently unique characteristics in their fingerprints A warning message will be displayed when recognition is abnormal or recognition is not successful within a fixed duration The recognition success rate may differ from user to user Toshiba does not guarantee that this fingerprint recognition technology will be error free Toshiba does not guarantee that the fingerprint reader will recognize the enrolled user or accurately screen out unauthorized users at all times Toshiba is not liable for any failure or damage that might arise out of the use of this fingerprint recognition software or utility Chapter 6 if Something Goes Wrong Some problems you may encounter when using your computer are relatively easy to identify and solve Others may require help from your network administrator or the manufacturer of the software program This chapter aims to help you solve many problems by yourself It covers the problems you are most likely to encounter If all else fails contact Toshiba You will find information on Toshiba s support services at the end of this chapter Problems that are easy to fix Your program stops responding If you are working with a program that suddenly freezes all operations chances are the program has stopped responding You can exit the failed
148. hed to the computer Devices may be external outside the computer s case or internal inside the computer s case Printers disk drives and modems are examples of devices device driver A program called a driver that permits a computer to communicate with a device dialog box An on screen window displayed by the operating system or a program giving a direction or requesting input from the user direct current DC The type of power usually supplied by batteries DC flows in one direction Compare alternating current AC direct memory access DMA A dedicated channel bypassing the CPU that enables direct data transfer between memory and a device directory See folder disable To turn a computer option off See also enable disc A round flat piece of metal designed to be read from and written to by optical laser technology and used in the production of optical discs such as CDs and DVDs Compare disk 206 disk A round flat piece of material that can be magnetically influenced to hold information in digital form and used in the production of magnetic disks such as diskettes and hard disks Compare disc See also diskette hard disk disk drive The device that reads and writes information and programs on a diskette or hard disk It rotates the disk at high speed past one or more read write heads diskette A thin flexible disk in a protective jacket that stor
149. hiba Rotation Utility on page 186 to change the screen s orientation and the Toshiba Power Saver Utility see Toshiba Power Saver on page 179 to adjust screen brightness The Tablet Buttons tab allows you to specify an action when a display system button is pressed After making your selections click Change choose an Action and then click OK The Pen Options tab allows you to set various pen options 2 Select the desired settings 3 Click OK Toshiba Rotation Utility This utility allows you to change the default setting of the display format primary portrait to three other display formats Primary landscape Secondary portrait Secondary landscape To change the display format 1 Click Start All Programs Toshiba Tablet PC and then click Rotation Utility Toshiba Utilities 1 S Toshiba Rotation Utility The Toshiba Rotation Utility screen appears Set Orientation Select a screen orientation to use When in PC mode Primary landscape v When in Tablet PC mode Primary portrait v Sample Image Toshiba Rotation Utility screen 2 Select a new display format for either PC mode or Tablet PC mode 3 Click OK NOTE Toshiba recommends that you use the Toshiba Rotation Utility to change screen rotation options and settings for the tablet feature Tablet and Pen Settings NOTE The Escape key located between the Cross Functional button and t
150. hich is located on the right side of the computer by momentarily pressing in on the pen and then releasing it Pull the pen from the holder Sample Illustration Removing the Toshiba tablet pen from the slot on the tablet computer NOTE To protect the computer s display make sure you change from tablet mode to computer mode and close the display before you turn the computer upside down 000000 OL 000000000000 ely Location of the pen holder N Sample Illustration Location of the pen and pen holder Exploring Your Computer s Features 1 49 Using tablet mode 2 Use the Toshiba tablet pen on the tablet as you would any pointing device or pen Sample Illustration Writing on the tablet To learn how to manually change the layout of the screen from portrait to landscape see Toshiba Rotation Utility on page 186 NOTE You can also use tablet mode when the computer is in its Original configuration with the screen open and facing the keyboard Using the Toshiba tablet pen Use the Toshiba tablet pen as you would a mouse or other pointing device For example you can execute mouse type commands in the same manner you normally would To move the pointing icon or cursor on the tablet simply drag the Toshiba tablet pen across the tablet To click a button ge
151. iba SD Memory Boot Utility Toshiba Power Saver Toshiba Utilities 1 Toshiba Assist of Mouse Utility Toshiba Hardware Setup Tablet and Pen Settings Toshiba Rotation Utility Cross Menu Utility Toshiba Tablet Access Code Utility Toshiba Zooming Utility Toshiba Button Controls CD DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer Toshiba Accessibility Toshiba Mobile Extension Trusted Platform Module TPM Fingerprint Authentication Utility Toshiba Assist The Toshiba Assist provides quick access to computer functions and allows you to customize a range of computer settings 2 To access Toshiba Assist do one of the following Double click the Toshiba Assist shortcut icon on the desktop Click Start All Programs Toshiba Utilities and then click Toshiba Assist 1 58 Toshiba Utilities Toshiba Assist The Toshiba Assist window appears Tou cen Connect pour computer to metro mone easly Sample Image Toshiba Assist window The Toshiba Assist offers four categories of options Connect Secure Protect amp Fix Optimize Toshiba Utilities 1 DO Toshiba Assist Connect The features available in this category are ConfigFree Connectivity Doctor Start Bluetooth Bluetooth Settings Bluetooth Local COM Settings Tou Can Connect pour compuber to netreork mone easily Sample Image Toshiba Assist Connect tab 1 60 Toshiba Utilities Toshiba Assist Secure The
152. ic shock possibly resulting in Serious injury AWARNiNGy Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your PC and the TOSHIBA Battery Charger that may have been provided with your PC or use the AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of fire or other damage to the PC Use of an incompatible AC adaptor or battery charger could cause fire or damage to the PC possibly resulting in serious injury TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by use of an incompatible adaptor or charger Power cord cable Sample Illustration Power cord cable and AC adaptor Getting Started 49 Connecting to a power source To connect AC power to the computer 1 Connect the power cord cable to the AC adaptor gt A e Trh Sample Illustration Connecting the power cord cable to the AC adaptor AWARNING Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm Wash hands after handling 2 Plug the AC adaptor into the DC IN on the back of the computer ee a M i rs A Sample Illustration Connecting the AC adaptor to the IS Q i N 7 a7 computer 50 Getting Started Connecting to a power source 3 Connect the power cord cable to a live electrical outlet D The AC power light on the indicator panel glows green AWARNING Never attempt to
153. ick the Wireless Network icon in the System Tray far right portion of the Windows Taskbar Click View Available Wireless Networks Select Allow me to connect to the selected wireless network even though it is not secure Windows XP will now try to establish a wireless connection 2 Ad lf Something Goes Wrong DVD operating problems The Windows XP wireless management facility does not work If you are using an external Wi Fi adapter a PC Card USB adapter or other variety check if the adapter comes with its own management utility If it does the utility may be disabling the Windows XP wireless management facility in which case you must use the adapter s management utility If the documentation that accompanies the adapter does not provide enough information to determine if this is the case contact that vendor s support group for further advice DVD operating problems If you experience a problem playing DVDs you may be able to fix the problem yourself For general problems playing a DVD title try the following Steps 1 Verify that the disc is in a format that the drive supports 2 Ensure that the disc is properly inserted in the drive tray 3 Ensure that the Display properties are not True Color 24 bit If it is set to 24 bit color there may be a video format error To verify your display settings Click Start Control Panel Appearance and Themes and then double click Display Click on th
154. ick the desired utility 268 Using ConfigFree with your Toshiba Computer Getting Started NOTE lf your computer is not connected to a network the ConfigFree icon on the taskbar is displayed with an X When you start a search for wireless devices ConfigFree Launcher displays on your computer desktop You can then click the appropriate icon on the Launcher to start the desired ConfigFree utilities Wireless LAN Connectivity Doctor Profiles Ly a REE 2 36PM Sample Image ConfigFree Launcher ConfigFree Launcher can be set to hide from view when it is not in use When this setting is active set the ConfigFree Launcher to Auto hide mode you can re display ConfigFree Launcher by moving the mouse cursor to the right of the screen ConfigFree Close the ConfigFree Launcher Set the ConfigFree Launcher to Auto hide mode Sample Image ConfigFree Launcher Auto hide mode setting Using ConfigFree with your Toshiba Computer 269 ConfigFree Utilities tm Pi e Sample Image ConfigFree Launcher coming back into view ConfigFree Utilities Connectivity Doctor The Connectivity Doctor lets you analyze your network connections and fix network connection problems Using Connectivity Doctor you can view detailed network information by simply moving the mouse pointer The Connectivity Doctor works with the following network devices Wired and wireless network devices Routers hubs
155. ies regions in the following table CAUTION Donotuse this equipment except in the countries regions in the following table NOTE This device works on passive scan only A peer to peer mode is not available in 802 11a and Turbo Mode 802 1 1b 2 4 GHz Australia Austria Belgium Canada Denmark Finland France Germany Greece Ireland Italy Liechtenstein Luxembourg Netherlands New Zealand Norway Portugal Sweden Switzerland UK USA 14 Europe Restrictions for use of 2 4 GHz Frequencies in European Community Countries For private usage outside buildings across public grounds over less than 300m no special registration with IBPT BIPT is required Registration to IBPT BIPT is required for private usage outside buildings across public grounds over more than 300m For registration and license please contact IBPT BIPT Voor priv gebruik buiten gebouw over publieke groud over afstand kleiner dan 300m geen registratie bij BIPT IBPT nodig voor gebruik over afstand groter dan 300m is wel registratie bij BIPT IBPT nodig Voor registratie of licentie kunt u contact opnemen met BIPT Dans le cas d une utilisation priv e a l ext rieur d un b timent au dessus d un espace public aucun enregistrement n est n cessaire pour une distance de moins de 300m Pour une distance sup rieure a 300m un enregistrement aupr s de I IBPT est requise Pour les enregistrements et licences veuille
156. ile traveling Toshiba s energy saver design Your computer enters a low power suspension mode when it is not being used thereby conserving energy and saving money in the process It has a number of other features that enhance its energy efficiency Many of these energy saving features have been set by Toshiba We recommend you leave these features active allowing your computer to operate at its maximum energy efficiency so that you can use it for longer periods while traveling Running the computer on battery power The computer contains a removable Lithium Ion Li Ion high capacity battery that provides power when you are away from an AC outlet You can recharge it many times 110 Mobile Computing 1 1 1 Running the computer on battery power Battery Notice Battery life may vary considerably from specifications depending on product model configuration applications power management settings and features utilized as well as the natural performance variations produced by the design of individual components Published battery life numbers are achieved on select models and configurations tested by Toshiba at the time of publication Recharge time varies depending on usage Battery may not charge while the computer is consuming full power After a period of time the battery will lose its ability to perform at maximum capacity and will need to be replaced This is normal for all batteries To purchase a new battery
157. ination with the Fn key turn system functions on and off Hot keys have a legend on the key indicating the option or feature the key controls Volume Mute Fn EM This hot key enables disables volume mute on your computer When volume mute is enabled no sound will come from the speakers or headphones Password security F1 Fn D This hot key blanks the display 29 a5 8 Hot Keys Password security Without a password The Fn F1 key combination turns off the display and activates instant security Using the pointing device or any key will make the display s content reappear if no password is set for the current user With a password The Fn F1 key combination turns off the display and activates instant security If you set a blank screen saver pressing the Fn F1 key combination to activate instant security will cause the screen to go blank Using the pointing device or any key will make the display s content reappear The Windows operating system log on screen will appear prompting you for a password After typing in the password for the current user press Enter To activate the password feature 1 Click Start Control Panel and then click Appearances and Themes 2 Click one of the following Choose a screen saver in the Pick a task section Display in the or pick a Control Panel icon section The Display Properties window appears 3 If you clicked Choose a screen saver t
158. ings simply by selecting the profile with the desired settings 21 8 Using ConfigFree with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities If you visit a client company occasionally for example you can set up a profile to match that environment and connect to the network Similarly users who access networks in the office and at home can set up profiles to handle these networking environments A profile contains the currently configured network settings on the computer as well as information about any network devices The following settings can be saved or captured in a profile Internet settings includes LAN settings proxy server settings and the address of a home page that opens automatically when Internet Explorer starts Devices lets you enable or disable settings of wired and wireless network devices infrared devices and set the power status of Bluetooth antennas TCP IP settings includes DHCP IP address subnet mask default gateway DNS server and WINS server settings Personal firewall settings for Internet connections Dial up connection settings for the default connection File and printer sharing settings Printer settings for the default printer Bluetooth Security Level for example high or medium To create a profile 1 Click the icon in the system tray 2 Move the pointer to Profile 3 Click Add The Add Profile screen appears GO Nl A A 1
159. intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology Over a period of time and depending on the usage of the computer the brightness of the screen will deteriorate This is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen technology When the computer is operated on battery power the screen will dim and you may not be able to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power Getting Started 53 Using the computer for the first time Your computer s features and specifications Certain notebook chassis are designed to accommodate all possible configurations for an entire product Series Your select model may not have all the features and specifications corresponding to all of the icons or switches shown on the notebook chassis unless you have selected all those features This information applies to all the features and icons described in this guide Below are examples of some of the many possible icons used on your computer m Kp Sample Illustration System icons Turning on the power To turn on the computer 1 Make sure any external devices such as the AC adaptor if you plan to use AC power rather than battery power are properly connected and ready 2 Slide the power switch to the right and hold it until the on off light glows green about one second D 4 Getting Started Adding memory optional Sample Illustration Turning on the power The preinstalle
160. ion 3 The interference range of this equipment is less than 40m 4 Wl GB This equipment uses a frequency bandwidth from 2 400 MHz to 2 483 5 MHz It is possible to avoid the band of mobile object identification systems 3 Toshiba Direct PC Monday Friday 10 00 17 00 Toll Free Tel 0120 13 1100 Direct Dial 03 3457 5916 Fax 03 5444 9450 Device Authorization This device obtains the Technical Regulation Conformity Certification and the Technical Conditions Compliance Approval and it belongs to the device class of radio equipment of low power data communication system radio station stipulated in the Radio Law and the Telecommunications Business Law of Japan The Name of the radio equipment refer to the equipment label provided on the computer JAPAN APPROVALS INSTITUTE FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT Approval Number D01 1128JP TELECOM ENGINEERING CENTER Approval Number O3NY A0018 03GZDA0017 1 Go The following restrictions apply Do not disassemble or modify the device Do not install the embedded wireless module into other device 5 17 GHz to 5 23 GHz for indoor use only Radio Approvals for Wireless Devices NOTE The following information is dependent on what type of wireless device is in your computer Approved Countries Regions for use for the Atheros AR5BMB 43 44 and AR5BMB5 Mini PCI Wireless Network Adapters This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countr
161. ion click Start and then click Help and Support or start the Backup utility by clicking Start All Programs Accessories System Tools and then click Backup lf Something Goes Wrong 2 D Develop good computing habits General tips for installing hardware and software Here are a few tips to help insure safe and easy installation of new hardware printers pointing devices external hard drives DVD writers scanners etc and software applications like Microsoft Office and Adobe Photoshop or utility software such as special toolbars for your Web browser Create a Restore Point see Saving system configuration with Restore Points on page 246 Before installing anything use the System Restore utility to set a Restore Point see the section titled Restore Points If anything goes wrong you will then be able to easily restore Windows to the state it was in prior to the installation undoing any changes the installation process introduced Back up your critical data see Backing up your data to CDs with Windows XP on page 248 Have your factory Restore Reconfiguration CD s on hand in case you need any files from them Do not guess follow directions carefully It is often necessary to run an installation utility first before connecting a new hardware item to the computer If the device is connected first it may be very difficult to complete the installation successfully Always carefully follow
162. isk the current state of your work including all open files and programs when you turn the computer off When you turn on the computer again your work is returned to the same state it was when the computer was turned off See also Standby Suspend 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 certain keys in combination with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters such as the battery save mode 2 A key or combination of keys that activates a memory resident program hot swapping The ability to add or remove devices from a computer while the computer is running and have the operating system automatically recognize the change icon A small image displayed on the screen that represents a function file or program w 299 interlaced A method of refreshing a computer screen in which only every other line of pixels is refreshed Interlaced monitors take two passes to create a complete screen image Compare non interlaced internal device See device Internet The decentralized world wide network of computers that provides electronic mail the World Wide Web and other services See also World Wide Web keyboard shortcut A key or combination of keys that you use to perform a task instead of using a pointing device such as a mouse L1 level one cache Memory cache built into the processor to h
163. itch is on the wireless indicator light amp will be lit For help with common Wi Fi networking problems see Wireless networking problems on page 239 An overview of using the Internet The following sections give a quick introduction to the Internet and some of its exciting features under these headings The Internet The World Wide Web Internet Service Providers Connecting to the Internet Surfing the Internet Internet features Uploading to and downloading files from the Internet Exploring Your Computer s Features 1 39 An overview of using the Internet The Internet The Internet is an association of thousands of networks and millions of computers around the world connected by communications lines They all work together to share information The World Wide Web The World Wide Web or Web is a subset of the Internet a collection of interlinked documents located on computers connected to the Internet that work together using a specific Internet protocol called Hypertext Transfer Protocol HTTP The World Wide Web offers information as text images audio or video to be referenced from anywhere in the world Special programs called Web browsers are specifically designed to work with HTTP They make it easier to connect to a particular network address and send and receive information Internet Service Providers To connect a computer directly to the Internet many
164. k for viruses Ask your dealer to help you Important information on your computer s cooling fan Your computer may have a CPU cooling fan that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer The cooling fan may be located on the bottom of the computer 4 4 Getting Started Setting up your computer AWARNINGy Always make sure your PC and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are protected from overheating when the power is turned on or when an AC adaptor is connected to a power outlet even if your PC is in Standby mode In this condition observe the following Never cover your PC or AC adaptor with any object Never place your PC or AC adaptor near a heat source such as an electric blanket or heater Never block the air vents Always operate your PC on a hard surface Using your PC on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents Overheating your PC or AC adaptor could cause system failure PC or AC adaptor damage or a fire possibly resulting in Serious injury e gt We NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on the computer Setting up your computer P G TECHNICAL NOTE You must complete all setup steps up to and including Setting up your software on page 45 before 7 adding external or internal components to your computer These components include but are not limited to a mouse keyboard printer memory and PC Cards Your compu
165. k the Start button and then select Shut down The Shut Down Windows dialog box appears Select Shut down from the drop down list Click OK The computer shuts down completely 80 Getting Started Turning off the computer Turning off the computer more quickly You can also turn off the computer by sliding the power button to the right To use this method you first need to activate it using Toshiba s Power Saver utility 1 Click Start Control Panel and then click Performance and Maintenance Op 2 Click the Toshiba Power Saver icon 3 Click on the Setup Action tab When per te pras bullion Shut doen Wifes kertas tha ied fy Hiena Promp hot paitergid rtiri riire m font ary ot Hibana O C Erabi amp E Lew battery als H Caneel bares alan 10 w Mecsas w Hibernate Criit Sample Image Setup action settings screen 4 Select the options you want from the drop down lists When I press the power button Set this option to Shut down if you want the computer to shut down when you slide the power button to the right When I close the lid Set this option to Shut down if you want the computer to shut down when you close the display panel besa Getting Started ST Turning off the computer 5 Click Apply 6 Click OK NOTE For more information about the Power Saver utility see Toshiba Power Saver on page 179 Once the comp
166. k the Toshiba Application Installer icon on the Windows desktop 2 Click Next 3 Click the item s you want to install 4 Click Install 5 Follow the on screen prompts to complete the installation process Getting Started 6 Using the TouchPad Using the TouchPad The TouchPad the small smooth square cutout located in front of the keyboard is sensitive to touch and enables you to move the cursor with the stroke of a finger Simply move your finger on the TouchPad in the direction you would like to move the cursor To move the cursor to the top of the page push your finger forward on the TouchPad To move the cursor to the bottom of the page drag your finger toward yourself To move the cursor to the right side of the page slide your finger across the TouchPad from left to right To move it to the left side slide your finger from right to left NOTE Because the TouchPad is much smaller than the display screen moving your cursor across the screen often means having to move your finger several times across the TouchPad in the preferred direction Once you have positioned your cursor you can click it into place by either double tapping the TouchPad or clicking the control buttons Scrolling with the TouchPad There are two active regions on the TouchPad that allow you to scroll as you would with any wheel device on a mouse or trackball To scroll vertically run your finger up or d
167. klist 234 error occurs 236 hot swapping fails 236 not recognized 236 slot appears dead 235 power and batteries 224 printer 237 program not responding 212 program not working properly 231 screen does not look right flickers 228 Startup options 217 system resources 220 URL address not found 218 warning resume failure 215 Windows will not start 215 Windows XP not working 216 program starting 94 programs not running correctly 231 projector 70 connecting 70 protection of stored data 2 R real time clock RTC battery 112 recording wav files 142 sounds 142 recording quality 144 recording sounds 142 recycle bin icon 131 registering computer 46 removing main battery 123 RJ 11 jack 135 rotating screen 85 Run dialog box 96 running the computer on battery power 110 S safety computer 129 disposing of batteries 128 icons 37 precautions 41 saving files 97 screen blank 227 does not look normal flickers 228 rotating 85 secondary button 68 setting up adding memory 54 computer 44 setting up a connection 136 sound problem solving 233 sounds recording 142 speakers using external 144 Standby 78 Standby mode hot key 260 starting again from 84 start button 132 starting a program 94 Run dialog box 96 Windows Explorer 95 Windows Start menu 95 311 starting up the computer from Shut down 81 from Standby 84 Startup menu problem solving 217 stored data protection 2 supervisor password deleting 167 s
168. launch of the product or upon certain reinstallations of the software product s or reconfigurations of the computer and may be completed by Internet or telephone toll charges may apply some software may differ from its retail version if available and may not include user manuals or all program functionality 39 36 Introduction This guide NOTE The product specifications and configuration information are designed for a product Series Your particular model may not have all the features and specifications listed or illustrated For more detailed information about the features and specifications on your particular model please visit Toshiba s Web site at pcsupport toshiba com While Toshiba has made every effort at the time of publication to ensure the accuracy of the information provided herein product specifications configurations prices system component options availability are all subject to change without notice For the most up to date product information about your computer or to stay current with the various computer software or hardware options visit Toshiba s Web Site at pcsupport toshiba com This guide This guide introduces the computer s features You can gt Sd Read the entire guide from beginning to end besa Skim through and stop when a topic interests you Use the table of contents and the index to find specific information Introduction 3 Safety icons N
169. le Image Viewing Wi Fi devices Creating a new wireless connection NOTE This feature is only supported on systems running Windows XP SP2 To add a new wireless connection to an Access Point 1 Open the Search for Wireless Devices option from ConfigFree Launcher 2 Drag and drop the device you want to connect to the PC icon at the center of the map The Wireless Settings screen appears 2 4 Using ConfigFree with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities Sample Image Dragging a device to the Access Point Sample Image Wireless settings screen 3 Enter the SSID WEP information and connect to the device NOTE 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 Using ConfigFree with your Toshiba Computer 215 ConfigFree Utilities Creating a detected device wireless connection The following screen shows an example of Bluetooth devices that are detected using the Search for Wireless Devices option Moving the mouse cursor over a device icon displays information about the device Sample Image Viewing Bluetooth devices You can connect to devices shown on the Bluetooth map 1 Drag and drop the device you want to connect to the PC icon at the center of the map 2 Configured devices are automatically connected Devices not yet configured launch the Add New Connection Wizard where you
170. line by clicking Support from the menu or by going to pcsupport toshiba com Resolving a hardware conflict If you receive an error message telling you there is a device driver conflict or a general hardware problem try using Windows Help and Support to troubleshoot the problem first For help on hardware conflicts 1 Click Start and then click Help and Support 2 Click the Hardware link in the window s left pane A list of category links appear 3 Click the Fixing a hardware problem link 4 Choose from specific topics and follow the steps If there is still a problem the operating system should display a message that explains what the conflict is A plan of action The smooth operation of the system depends on the interaction of all devices programs and features If the system or one of its attached devices is not working resolving the problem can be time consuming and frustrating The recommended procedure for getting multiple devices to work together is to add and set up one device at a time After you add each device test it to make sure it and all previously connected devices work The device most recently connected to the system is the one most likely to be causing a hardware conflict 220 lf Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Resolving hardware conflicts on your own Computer components need resources to accomplish a task A device such as a disk drive or a modem needs a channel to
171. lly set up to accommodate the new device lf Something Goes Wrong 221 Resolving a hardware conflict If you install an older legacy device that the operating system cannot recognize the operating system may have difficulty assigning resources to it As a result a hardware conflict can occur Resolving conflicts There are several things you can do to resolve hardware conflicts Get the most recent drivers from the manufacturer Disable the device For an older device remove it from the computer Disable another system component and use its resources for the new device See Fixing a problem with Device Manager on page 221 Reconfigure the device so that its requirements do not conflict Refer to the device s documentation for instructions about changing settings on the device Fixing a problem with Device Manager Device Manager provides a way to check and change the configuration of a device CAUTION Changing the default settings using Device Manager can cause other conflicts that make one or more devices unusable Device Manager is a configuration tool for advanced users who understand configuration parameters and the ramifications of changing them Disabling a device 1 Click Start Control Panel and then click Performance and Maintenance 2 Click the Administrative Tools icon 222 lf Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict T Double click Computer Management
172. menu 95 Starting a program from Windows Explorer 95 starting a program from the Run dialog box 96 SAVING YOUN WOKK cccccecsseecessesessseesesseeseeseeseeneeens 97 PUNO VOUC WOU i aasre cteccias 99 Backing UP YOUP WOMK vu ceeeceeeeeeeeceesseeeeeeeessenees 100 Restoring your WOMK 0 cececeeeseeeeeeeeeseeeeeens 101 Using the optical drive woo ccc ceccecsseeeesseeeseeseees 101 Optical drive component 0cc eee eee 102 Inserting a COMPACT CISC ce ceeeeeeeeeeeees 103 Playing an audio CD cscs 105 Playing CDS aera earn ne ene ne oe 106 Creating a CD ecserin 107 Removing a disc with the computer on 108 Removing a disc with the computer off 108 Caring for CD or DVD Discs ue 109 Contents 29 Toshiba s online resources ereere 109 Chapter 3 Mobile COMPUTING cece eeeeee 110 Toshiba s energy Saver design 110 Running the computer on battery power 110 Battery Notice eccriene 111 Power management ccecce 112 Using additional batteries 0 0 eee eee 112 Charging batteries 113 Charging the main battery eee 113 Charging the RIC battery ee 114 Monitoring main battery powel cccceeeee 115 Determining remaining battery power 117 What to do when the main battery runs low 118 Setting battery alarms cece eee eeeeees 119 Conserving battery power c eee 119 Power Profiles cccccccsssssseesesssssss
173. moving a PC Card cecen 151 setting up a PC Card for your computer 152 Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot 2 110010001 153 Inserting memory media 153 Removing memory media 154 Using the i LINK port wo cece 155 Using an expansion device 155 Chapter 5 Toshiba Utilities 0 ccc 156 TOSNIDA ASSIS procczececonpecteestesacnantrectasanenenssiasacntenns 157 CONNEC eee ea TOENS 159 DEG UNG c sscnccansna tan ic sascceses acess atenatioec asians 160 Protect ca al eee es ne en 161 OPTIMIZE cece cece sesesseeseseeseeeeeeeneeeees 162 Toshiba Application Installer 163 Contents 37 Setting passwords es ceeeeccesseeeessseesesseeeeesseeeeens 164 Using an instant password 164 Setting a user password cne 165 Disabling a user password escenes 165 Using a supervisor or user password csse 166 Setting a supervisor password 166 Deleting a supervisor password eese 167 Toshiba Password Utility eee eseeeeeesseees 168 PC Diagnostic Tool Utility oon 169 HDD Protection Utility 170 FN CSSO ooo ceeecescesscessessesessestetertrsareetertneaseetnes 171 Starting Fn esse aaaeeeaei 172 Using drag and drop to assign a key 173 Using the keyboard or pointing device to ASSIQN a KEY oo eececccesseeceeseessseeeeeseessseeeeeens 174 Viewing existing key assignments 175 Changing or removing existing key ASSIGNMENTS eerren 176 Toshiba Hotkey Utility annn 176 Toshiba S
174. must also be installed using an acceptable method of connection The customer should be aware that compliance with the above conditions may not prevent degradation of service in some situations Repairs to certified equipment should be coordinated by a representative designated by the supplier Any repairs or alterations made by the user to this equipment or equipment malfunctions may give the telecommunications company cause to request the user to disconnect the equipment Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground connections of the power utility telephone lines and internal metallic water pipe system if present are connected together This precaution may be particularly important in rural areas Caution Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves but should contact the appropriate electric inspection authority or electrician as appropriate 2 The user manual of analog equipment must contain the equipment s Ringer Equivalence Number REN and an explanation notice similar to the following The Ringer Equivalence Number REN of this device can be found on the label affixed to your computer N NOTICE The Ringer Equivalence Number REN assigned to each terminal device provides an indication of the maximum number of terminals allowed to be connected to a telephone interface The termination on an interface may consist of any combination of devices subject only to the requiremen
175. n and the battery light should glow amber to indicate that the battery pack is being charged If the DC IN or AC power light indicator does not glow power is not being supplied Check the connections for the AC adaptor and power cord cable 5 Charge the battery pack until the battery light glows green cs If you have extra battery packs rotate their use 1 2 Mobile Computing Disposing of used batteries If you will not be using the system for an extended period more than one month remove the battery pack Disconnect the AC adaptor when the battery is fully charged Overcharging makes the battery hot and shortens its life If you are not going to use the computer for more than eight hours disconnect the AC adaptor Store spare battery packs in a cool dry place out of direct sunlight Disposing of used batteries The life of a battery pack depends on usage When the battery pack needs replacing the main battery light flashes amber shortly after you have fully recharged the battery You must discard a battery if it becomes damaged Never attempt to dispose of a battery pack by burning or by throwing it into a fire and never allow exposure to a heating apparatus g microwave oven Heat can cause a battery pack to explode and or release caustic liquid and both may possibly cause serious injury Always dispose of used battery packs in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations P
176. n data storage and support features that are not available on any other video platform These features include wide screen movies multiple language tracks digital surround sound multiple camera angles and interactive menus For these reasons your computer may come with an optical drive 1 02 Learning the Basics Using the optical drive y G TECHNICAL NOTE Your optical drive is set to play region 1 A North America DVD ROMSs If you play a DVD disc from 7 another region the drive will automatically change to play in the format of the other region The drive will allow you to change regions four times On the fourth change the region will be locked in That is the drive will only play DVDs from that last region Note that changing from region 1 to region 2 and back to region 1 is counted as two changes NOTE For optimum DVD performance it is recommended that you play DVDs while running the computer on AC power Optical drive components The optical drive is located on the right side of the computer Your optical drive may look like this PNVD 2 O Drive in use indicator light Eject button Manual eject hole Sample Illustration Optical drive GiS Drive in use indicator light Indicates when the drive is in use Eject button Press to release the disc tray Learning the Basics 03 Using the optical drive CAUTION Do not press the eject button or turn off the comput
177. n on your hard disk You should save your work before putting your computer on Standby Restarting from Standby takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting from turning off the computer or using Hibernation mode When starting up again the computer returns to the mode in which you left it including all open programs and files you were using CAUTION lf you power down using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully your unsaved information will be lost Be sure to save your work first For information on using Standby see Using and configuring Standby mode on page 83 Getting Started 19 Turning off the computer Using the Turn Off Computer or Shut Down commands Depending on the operating system installed use the following steps to turn off your computer Turn Off For Windows XP Home or either Windows XP Professional or Windows XP MCE when not connected to a domain server follow these steps to turn off the computer 1 Click Start and then select Turn off computer The Turn off computer dialog box appears Turn off computer g g Fes Ra O amp Hibernate Stand By Turn Off Restart Sample Image Turn off computer Windows dialog box 2 Click Turn Off The computer shuts down completely Shut Down For Windows XP Professional or Windows XP MCE when connected to a domain server follow these steps to turn off the computer 1 Clic
178. nected Sample Image Toshiba Mobile Extension Service tab options Toshiba Utilities 1 O Trusted Platform Module TPM 3 Under the Display Change Service tab you can set the default display configuration you wish to use when docking the system to the optional Express Port Replicator TOSHIBA Mobile Extension Mobile Extension Service Display Change Service Select the behaviors you want Display Change Service Display Output Extemal Monitor Only Cancel Sample Image Display Change Service tab options Trusted Platform Module TPM Available on certain models Your Toshiba computer includes the TPM Trusted Platform Module which is a security encryption device for your system s hard disk drive TPM is already included on your system but needs to be installed and enabled using the following procedures To install TPM 1 Launch the Toshiba Application Installer from the desktop and install the following packages Infineon Trusted Platform Module Utility Infineon TPM Trusted Platform Module Installation Guide 2 Follow the directions on your screen 1 98 Toshiba Utilities Fingerprint Authentication Utility Once the TPM files have been installed you will need to enable the TPM feature through your system s BIOS To enable TPM 1 Power on your system while holding down the Esc key 2 Press F when directed 3 Press the PgDn key 4 Press th
179. nel and then click Mouse or click the Mouse icon in the Optimize tab of Toshiba Y Assist The Mouse Properties screen appears ul TochPAl ONAOFE TouchPad OMMOFF Curent Touched atui Sefing Chance t Enable I Disable ence Sample Image Mouse Properties screen The settings you can change are divided into these categories Buttons Pointers Pointer options Hardware Advanced TouchPad On Off Toshiba Utilities 1 83 Toshiba Hardware Setup You may see additional categories depending on your particular pointing device For information on these settings see Using the TouchPad on page 67 2 Adjust the settings as desired then click OK Toshiba Hardware Setup iY Toshiba Hardware Setup is the Toshiba configuration management tool available through the Windows operating system To access it Click Start All Programs Toshiba Utilities and then click Assist or click the Toshiba Hardware Setup icon in the Optimize tab of Toshiba Assist The Toshiba Hardware Setup screen appears 6 TOSHIBA HWSetup Boot Priority Keyboard USB LAN General Device Config Display CPU TOSHIBA HW Setup program allows you to configure your j l computer Setup BIOS Version 0 52 04 28 2006 Sample Image Toshiba Hardware Setup screen General tab options The Toshiba Hardware Setup screen has the following tabs General Allows you to view the current BIO
180. ng habits In the Restore point description field enter a name that is descriptive enough to be easily understood in the future such as Before installing Brand X Accounting app Then click Create Windows creates the Restore Point and automatically stamps it with the current date and time Then at a later time you can re establish your Windows configuration using the saved Restore Point To do this 1 2 NOTE Click Start and then click Help and Support Under Pick a Task click Undo changes to your computer with System Restore Click Restore my computer to an earlier time then click Next A calendar will be presented showing a month at a time Each date for which a Restore Point has been set will be marked as bold When a boldfaced date is clicked a description of the Restore Point will appear in a list to the right This list may contain Restore Points that you did not create Restore Points labeled System Checkpoint were automatically created by Windows XP Other Restore Points may have been created automatically by applications when they were installed Select the desired Restore Point from the list and then click Next Your Windows configuration will now be restored to the state it was in when the chosen Restore Point was created 2 4 8 lf Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits Backing up your data to CDs with Windows XP For most of us by far the most valuabl
181. ngs tab 244 If Something Goes Wrong DVD operating problems 4 5 Next to the words Desktop Area move the slider to a lower setting such as 800 x 600 or 640 x 480 Click OK DVD titles games or applications appear distorted Having Stretch enabled when your video resolution is set to 640 x 480 or 800 x 600 can cause distortion To disable Stretch follow the instructions below 1 vn amp U N Right click the Desktop select Properties Select the Settings tab Select the Advanced Flat Panel tab Click Disable Display Stretch Feature Click OK The screen saver runs while you are watching a movie or title If the screen saver is enabled it runs on top of any movie or ttle you are watching To disable the screen saver 1 Click Start and then click Control Panel The Control Panel window appears Click Appearance and Themes and double click the Display icon The Display Properties dialog box appears Click the Screen Saver tab In the Screen Saver list the current screen saver 1s highlighted Click the down arrow at the right of the current screen saver name A list of screen savers displays Click and hold the up arrow by the list or move the slide to the top lf Something Goes Wrong 2 4p Develop good computing habits 6 Click None 7 Click OK Develop good computing habits Save your work frequently You can never predict when your computer will lock forcing you to
182. nplug and remove any cables connected to the computer including the AC adaptor 4 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down CAUTION Before you turn the computer over make sure that the computer display is properly closed and is not in tablet mode setting the computer down on the display may cause damage to the screen 5 Slide the battery release lock to the unlocked position Sample Illustration Unlocking the battery release lock 1 2 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery 6 Slide the battery release latch to release the battery 7 Pull the discharged battery out of the computer Sample Illustration Removing the battery AWARNING i the battery is leaking or its case is cracked put on protective gloves to handle it and discard it immediately Always dispose of used battery packs in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations Put insulating tape such as cellophane tape on the electrode during transportation to avoid a possible short circuit fire or electric shock Failure to do so could possibly result in serious injury Inserting a charged battery To insert a battery 1 Wipe the terminals of the charged battery with a clean cloth to ensure a good connection Mobile Computing 1 25 Changing the main battery 2 Insert the charged battery into the slot until the latch clicks The battery pack has been designed so that you cannot install it with reverse
183. nstructions could result in seri ous injury or permanent damage to the computer Do not turn on the power again until you have taken the computer to an authorized service center A CAUTION PC base and palm rest can become hot Avoid prolonged contact to prevent heat injury to skin Read the enclosed Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort eAuUTION Never place a heavy object on the computer and be careful not to drop a heavy object onto the computer It could damage the computer or cause system failure Never turn off the computer if a drive light indicates a drive is active Turning off the computer while it is reading from or writing to a disk may damage the disk the drive or both Getting Started 43 Selecting a place to work Keep the computer and disks away from objects that generate strong magnetic fields such as large stereo speakers 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 and edge If you handle the disc incorrectly you could damage the disc and possibly lose data Scan all new files for viruses This precaution is especially important for files you receive via email or download from the Internet Occasionally even new programs you buy from a supplier may contain a computer virus You need a special program to chec
184. ntinuous exposure to loud sound can harm your hearing P G TECHNICAL NOTE Use amplified speakers that require an A external power source Other types of speakers will be f inadequate to produce sound from the computer To play back sound files through external speakers or headphones 1 Locate the headphone jack on the computer Exploring Your Computer s Features 1 4H Using tablet mode 2 Using any necessary adapters plug the cable from the headphones or external speakers into the headphone jack The headphone jack requires a 16 ohm stereo mini jack To adjust the volume For external speakers use the volume controls on each speaker o For headphones use the computer s volume control dial Using tablet mode One of your computer s features is a convertible display that allows you to use the screen much as you would a writing tablet Your computer came with applications already installed specifically designed to work with the tablet feature of the system For more information on those applications see the documentation provided with them Preparing to use the tablet 1 Press the display panel release button and lift the display panel 2 Slide the power switch to the left and hold it until the on off light on the system indicator panel glows green depending on your model about one second 1 46 Exploring Your Computer s Features Using tablet mode 3 Rota
185. ntly press the Toshiba tablet pen on it one click To launch an application from the desktop press the Toshiba tablet pen on the icon some applications may require you to press it twice two clicks 1 50 Exploring Your Computer s Features Using PC Cards To drag a window to another location on the tablet press the Toshiba tablet pen on the window s Title Bar and then hold it while you drag it to its new location When working in an application you can use the Toshiba tablet pen like a pen and simply draw or write directly onto the tablet s work space Returning the computer to its original configuration When you are finished using the tablet follow the steps below to return the computer to its original configuration 1 Return the Toshiba tablet pen to its slot on the right side of the computer 2 Press the display latch release button 3 Lift the display panel to its upright position 4 Rotate the display panel counter clockwise 180 When you complete this task the screen returns to its normal position facing the keyboard 5 Turn the display latch toward the LCD screen Using PC Cards P GI TECHNICAL NOTE For PCMCIA compatible PC Cards check A the package to make sure they conform to the PCMCIA 2 1 7 standard or later Other cards may work with your computer but are likely to be much more difficult to set up and use Your notebook computer comes with a PC Card slot and supports
186. on on maximizing battery power see Charging batteries on page 113 Keyboard problems If when you type strange things happen or nothing happens the problem may be related to the keyboard itself The keyboard produces unexpected characters A keypad overlay may be on If the numlock light or cursor control mode light is on press Fn and F10 simultaneously to turn off the cursor control mode light or Fn and F11 simultaneously to turn off the numlock light If the problem occurs when both the keypad overlays are off make sure the software you are using is not remapping the keyboard Refer to the software documentation and check that the program does not assign different meanings to any of the keys You have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more keyboard error messages The keyboard you connected may be defective or incompatible with the computer Try using a different make of keyboard lf Something Goes Wrong 221 Resolving a hardware conflict Nothing happens when you press the keys on the external keyboard You may have plugged the external keyboard in while the computer was turned on Click Start and then select Shut Down or Turn off computer and Restart the computer using the TouchPad on the internal keyboard The computer will restart and recognize the device Display problems Here are some typical display problems and their solutions The screen is blank Displ
187. ond compact disc compact disc read only memory compact disc rewrite memory complementary metal oxide semiconductor communications port 1 serial port communications port 2 serial port central processing unit direct current DMA DIMM DOS DPI DSTN DVD DVD ROM ECP EPROM FAT FCC FIR GB HDD HTML IEEE VO IRQ ISP KB LAN LCD LPT1 LSI MB MIDI PC PCI PCMCIA omen 29 direct memory access dual inline memory module disk operating system dots per inch dual supertwist nematic digital versatile or video disc digital versatile or video disc read only memory enhanced capabilities port erasable programmable read only memory file allocation table Federal Communications Commission fast infrared gigabyte hard disk drive Hypertext Markup Language Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers input output interrupt request Internet service provider kilobyte local area network liquid crystal display line printer port parallel port large scale integration megabyte Musical Instrument Digital Interface personal computer Peripheral Component Interconnect Personal Computer Memory Card International Association 292 sn Terms The following terms may appear in this user s guide A RAM random access memory RFI radio frequency interference ROM read only memory RTC real time clock SCSI small computer system interface SDRAM synchronous dynamic random access memor
188. onnect to a Toshiba Wireless Projector Direct Link Toshiba Device Launches ConfigFree SUMMIT Toshiba Wireless Projector The Quick Connect feature switches the Wireless LAN connection to connect to a Toshiba Wireless Projector Once the projector utility is installed launching the Quick Connect utility automatically opens the Wireless Data Projector Application There you can configure how you would like to use the projector To connect to a Toshiba Wireless Projector 1 Click the icon in the system tray 2 Move the mouse pointer to Toshiba Wireless Projector DPJ then click Connect Launching Quick Connect prevents you from using the network to connect to a Toshiba Wireless Projector when the wireless LAN Configuration is set to Ad hoc If you are connected to an access point the connection is broken and re established later 2 86 Using ConfigFree with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities To review the current Toshiba Wireless Projector settings and change them if necessary 1 Click the icon in the system tray 2 Move the mouse pointer to Toshiba Wireless Projector DPJ then click Settings The Quick Connect properties dialog box appears 3 Complete the settings Refer to the online Help if necessary 4 Click OK NOTE The default connection setting is for Ad hoc mode therefore if the setting on the Toshiba Wireless Projector is in Infrastructure mode it will not connect However you
189. or help Before you contact Toshiba Since some problems may be related to the operating system or the program you are using it is important to investigate other sources of assistance first Try the following before you contact Toshiba Review the troubleshooting information in your operating system documentation lf Something Goes Wrong 2 53 If you need further assistance Ifthe problem occurs while you are running a program consult the program s documentation for troubleshooting suggestions Contact the software company s technical support group for their assistance Consult the dealer from whom you purchased your computer and or program Your dealer is your best source for current information Detailed system specifications are available at www ts toshiba com by selecting your particular product and model number clicking GO and then clicking the Detailed Specs link from the menu on the left or just refer to the computer documentation shipped with your product For the number of a Toshiba dealer near you in the United States call 800 457 7777 Contacting Toshiba If you still need help and suspect that the problem is hardware related Toshiba offers a variety of resources to help you Toshiba s Technical Support Web site For technical support or to stay current on the most recent software and hardware options for your computer and for other product information be sure to regularly check th
190. or the reader to complete its operation Problem with operation The reader could not read your fingerprint Swipe your finger again Operation succeeded The reader successfully read or verified your fingerprint Failed to verify the user The fingerprint could not be matched Error reading fingerprint the finger was too far to the left or right Center your finger and swipe it again Error reading fingerprint the movement was skewed Swipe your finger again in a straight line Error reading fingerprint the movement was too fast Swipe your finger again at a slower speed Error reading fingerprint the movement was too short Swipe your finger again using a longer motion Toshiba Utilities 201 Fingerprint Authentication Utility Fingerprint Logon The fingerprint utility enables logon to your computer using fingerprints During user enrollment fingerprint samples are saved and associated with the user s Windows user account When the user attempts to log on again the user s fingerprint is read and compared with the user s enrolled fingerprints if the fingerprint is recognized user logon is completed The Fast User Switching feature of Windows XP is also supported If user A is logged on and the fingerprint utility verifies the fingerprint of user B who is already enrolled the utility recognizes the fingerprint and switches the users If your system supports power on security existing fingerprint
191. ormity Statement The equipment has been approved to Commission Decision CTR 21 for pan European single terminal connection to the Public Switched Telephone Network PSTN However due to differences between the individual PSTNs provided in different countries regions the approval does not of itself give an unconditional assurance of successful operation on every PSTN network termination point In the event of problems you should contact your equipment supplier in the first instance NOTE The above Caution information applies to products that operate with an 802 11a device 11 Taiwan Article 14 Unless approved for any model accredited low power radio frequency electric machinery any company trader or user shall not change the frequency increase the power or change the features and functions of the original design Article 17 Using Any use of low power radio frequency electric machinery shall not affect aviation safety and interfere with legal communications In the event interference is caused the use of such electric machinery shall be immediately discontinued Operation of such products can be resumed only when they are modified and can no longer cause interference The legal communications mentioned in the above item refer to radio communications operated in accordance with telecommunication laws and regulations Low power radio frequency electric machinery shall resist against interferen
192. ort Centre in the United States is 800 457 7777 outside the United States it is 949 859 4273 To create recovery CDs DVDs ra 1 Double click the Recovery Disc Creator icon on the Windows desktop You can also launch the application by clicking Start All Programs then Recovery Disc Creator Getting Started 5 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 2 Select CD or DVD to create Recovery media on CDs or DVDs 4 Recovery Disc Creator Type c ODD Name Type Progress TOSHIBA Recovery CD 1 CD TOSHIBA Recovery CD 2 CD TOSHIBA Recovery CD 3 cD TOSHIBA Recovery CD 4 CD TOSHIBA Recovery CD 5 CD TOSHIBA Recovery CD 6 CD TOSHIBA Recovery CD 7 CD TOSHIBA Applications and Drivers CD 1 2 cD TOSHIBA Applications and Drivers CD 2 2 cD Progress Verify data written to the disc after burning Sample Image Recovery Disc Creator screen 3 Select the items you want to copy by clicking the check box next to the item s Name recovery files applications original bundled drivers and applications or both the recovery files and applications Click Burn Insert the first blank CD or DVD into your computer s CD DVD writable drive when prompted 6 Follow the on screen prompts for completing the copy process For more information on using the Recovery media you have created with the preceding steps see Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media on page 63 D 8 Getting
193. oshiba Computer Using the Automatic Switch Using the Automatic Switch The Automatic Switch feature allows the computer to automatically switch profiles the next time it is powered on This feature is particularly useful if you want your computer to automatically switch from the network configuration you use in your office to the one you use at home The Auto Switch feature contains options for automatically switching between wired and wireless devices With these options the computer automatically switches to a wireless LAN network when the cable of the wired LAN network is removed from the computer When the cable is reconnected the connection to the wired LAN is re established To use the Automatic Switch feature Right click the icon in the system tray 1 2 Click Auto Switch The Auto Switch dialog box appears 3 Check Enable Wireless when cable disconnect occurs 4 Click OK NOTE If your computer is connected to multiple wireless LAN devices the Auto Switch SSID feature is disabled To enable this feature only one wireless LAN device can be used Semi Automatic Switch Feature The Semi Automatic feature alerts you when the computer connects to a Service Set Identifier SSID stored in a profile When the computer connects to the designated SSID a notification window appears You can then click this window to connect using the settings specified in the profile Using ConfigFree with your Toshiba Compute
194. ottom of each transmitted page or on the first page of the transmission the date and time it is sent and an identification of the business or other entity or other individual sending the message and the telephone number of the sending machine or such business other entity or individual The telephone number provided may not be a 900 number or any other number for which charges exceed local or long distance transmission charges In order to program this information into your fax transmission refer to the fax software instructions installed on this computer Alarm Equipment If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to the telephone line ensure the installation of this equipment does not disable your alarm equipment If you have questions about what will disable alarm equipment consult your telephone company or a qualified installer Instructions for IC CS 03 Certified Equipment 1 NOTICE The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment This certification means that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network protective operational and safety requirements as prescribed in the appropriate Terminal Equipment Technical Requirements document s The Department does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the user s satisfaction Before installing this equipment users should ensure that it is permissible to be connected to the facilities of the local telecommunications company The equipment
195. own along the right edge of the TouchPad To scroll horizontally run your finger along the bottom edge of the TouchPad This feature can be disabled or changed in the Mouse Properties dialog box 68 Getting Started Using the TouchPad Control buttons When a step instructs you to click or choose an item move the cursor to the item then press and release the primary left hand button To double click press the primary button twice in rapid succession The primary button usually corresponds to the left mouse button The function of the secondary right hand button depends on the program you are using It usually corresponds to the right mouse button right clicking Check your program s documentation to find whether it uses the right mouse button Disabling or enabling the TouchPad The TouchPad is enabled by default To change the enable disable TouchPad setting 1 Click Start and then click Control Panel The Control Panel window appears Click Printers and Other Hardware Click the Mouse icon Getting Started 69 Using the TouchPad 4 Click the TouchPAD ON OFF tab The TouchPAD ON OFF tab view window appears Buttons Pointers Pointer Options Hardware Advanced TouchP4D ON OFF TouchP amp D ON OFF Current TouchPAD Status Setting Change Enable Disable Sample Image TouchPAD ON OFF screen 5 Select Disable or Enable whichever is appropriate 6 Click Apply 7 Click OK
196. p assignment 1 Select Popup to display the Application Explorer dialog box 2 Select the desired folder The left side of the Application Explorer window displays the folders in the All Programs menu The right side lists the programs and documents in the folder These are the items that will appear in the popup list 3 To create a popup list with items from various folders or to pick only a few items from a folder create a new folder containing only the desired programs and documents If you are unsure how to do this refer to your operating system documentation 4 Click OK to associate the folder with the key you just selected To open a popup list showing the items in that folder press Fn plus the appropriate key from within any Windows based program Viewing existing key assignments To view the existing key assignments choose Assignments from the Fn esse keyboard Fn esse displays the Function Key Assignments dialog box This box lists all the key assignments and the program or document to which each key is assigned To view items in a popup list select the Expand popup lists check box 1 16 Toshiba Utilities Toshiba Hotkey Utility Changing or removing existing key assignments On the Fn esse keyboard click the key you wish to change with the secondary button Fn esse displays the Assignment Type dialog box To change the key assignment click Direct or Popup and continue as if you were creating a new a
197. pan USA Australia New Zealand Bluetooth Wireless Technology Interoperability Bluetooth Cards from Toshiba are designed to be interoperable with any product with Bluetooth wireless technology that is based on Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum FHSS radio technology and is compliant to o Bluetooth Specification as defined and approved by The Bluetooth Special Interest Group Logo certification with Bluetooth wireless technology as defined by The Bluetooth Special Interest Group 19 CAUTION Bluetooth wireless technology is a new innovative technology and Toshiba has not confirmed compatibility of its B uetooth products with all PCs and or equipment using Bluetooth wireless technology other than Toshiba portable computers Always use Bluetooth cards from Toshiba in order to enable wireless networks over two or more up to a total of seven Toshiba portable computers using these cards Please contact Toshiba PC product support on Web site http www toshiba europe com computers tnt bluetooth htm in Europe or pcsupport toshiba com in the United States for more information When you use B uetooth cards from Toshiba close to 2 4 GHz Wireless LAN devices Bluetooth transmissions might slow down or cause errors If you detect certain interference while you use Bluetooth cards from Toshiba always change the frequency move your PC to the area outside of the interference range of 2 4 GHz Wireless LAN d
198. pecially during dry seasons such as winter Clean the reader with a lint free cloth Do not use detergent to clean the reader 210 Toshiba Utilities Fingerprint Authentication Utility Avoid the following finger conditions for enrollment or recognition as they may result in fingerprint enrollment errors or a drop in the fingerprint recognition success rate Soaked or swollen finger e g after taking bath Injured finger Wet finger Soiled or oily finger Extremely dry skin condition on finger Observe the following to improve the fingerprint recognition success rate Enroll two or more fingers Enroll additional fingers if recognition failure occurs often using enrolled fingers Check your finger condition Changed conditions such as injured rough extremely dry wet soiled dirty oily soaked or swollen fingers may lower the recognition success rate Also if the fingerprint is worn down or the finger becomes thinner or fatter the recognition success rate may be lowered The fingerprint for each finger is different and unique Please ensure that only the registered or enrolled fingerprint or fingerprints are used for identification Check sliding position see illustration below ge Sample Illustration Aligning the finger on the reader Toshiba Utilities 2 1 Fingerprint Authentication Utility Fingerprint reader limitations hS The fingerprint reader compares and analyzes t
199. people and businesses use an Internet Service Provider ISP An ISP is a company that has the equipment and the telecommunication lines necessary to maintain an Internet connection You can connect to the Internet by using a telephone and modem or through other higher speed communication methods such as Digital Subscriber Lines DSL cable and satellite links 1 A Exploring Your Computer s Features An overview of using the Internet Connecting to the Internet To connect to the Internet you need A modem and telephone line or a LAN connection A Web browser An Internet Service Provider ISP account The Microsoft Web browser Internet Explorer is automatically configured on your system so that when you first start it it guides you through signing up for a new ISP account or assists you in setting up your computer to work with your existing ISP Once you have established an ISP account you can connect to the Internet 1 Connect your computer s modem to a telephone line For more information on connecting a modem see Connecting the modem to a telephone line on page 134 2 Start your Web browser Have your modem dial the ISP s telephone number and establish a connection with the ISP s computer If you are using your computer at the office then you probably connect to the Internet through your company s network See your network administrator about connecting to the Internet Surfin
200. perated in accordance with telecommunication laws and regulations Low power radio frequency electric machinery shall resist against interference from legal communications or from industrial scientific and medical radio emission electric machinery Using this Equipment in Japan In Japan the frequency bandwidth of 2 400 MHz to 2 483 5 MHz for second generation low power data communication systems such as this equipment overlaps that of mobile object identification systems premises radio station and specified low power radio station 1 Sticker Please put the following sticker on devices incorporating this product The frequency bandwidth of this equipment may operate within the same range as industrial devices scientific devices medical devices microwave ovens licensed radio stations and non licensed specified low power radio stations for mobile object identification systems RFID used in factory product lines Other Radio Stations Before using this equipment ensure that it does not interfere with any of the equipment listed above If this equipment causes RF interference to other radio stations promptly change the frequency being used change the location of use or turn off the source of emissions Contact TOSHIBA Direct PC if you have problems with interference caused by this product to Other Radio Stations 2 Indication The indication shown below appears on this equipment 22 1 2 8 2 4F
201. peration of your equipment the telephone company will give you notice in writing to allow you to make any changes necessary to maintain uninterrupted service If Problems Arise If this equipment causes harm to the telephone network the telephone company will notify you in advance that temporary discontinuance of service may be required But if advanced notice is not practical the telephone company will notify the customer as soon as possible Also you will be advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC if you believe it is necessary If trouble is experienced with this equipment for repair or limited warranty information please contact Toshiba Corporation Toshiba America Information Systems Inc or an authorized representative of Toshiba or the Toshiba Support Centre within the United States at 800 457 7777 or Outside the United States at 949 859 4273 If the equipment is causing harm to the telephone network the telephone company may request that you disconnect the equipment until the problem is resolved Disconnection If you should ever decide to permanently disconnect your modem from its present line please call the telephone company and let them know of this change Fax Branding The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful for any person to use a computer or other electronic device including Fax machines to send any message unless such message clearly contains in a margin at the top or b
202. polarity CAUTION lf the battery does not slide into the slot easily move the battery release lock to the unlocked position and try again Do not force the battery into position Sample Illustration Inserting the battery 3 Slide the battery lock to the locked position 4 Turn the computer right side up 5 Reconnect any cables that were removed in step 3 of Removing the battery from the computer on page 123 6 Restart the computer 12 Mobile Computing Taking care of your battery Taking care of your battery The following sections offer tips on how to take care of your battery and prolong its life Safety precautions hS If the battery pack produces an odor overheats or changes color or shape while it is being used or charged turn off the computer s power immediately and disconnect the power cord cable from the power socket Carefully remove the battery pack from the computer Do not try to disassemble a battery pack Do not overcharge or reverse charge a battery Overcharging will shorten its life and reverse charging could damage it Avoid touching the metal terminals of the battery with another metal object Short circuiting the battery can cause it to overheat and may cause damage to the battery or the computer Do not incinerate a spent battery as this could cause it to explode and release caustic liquid If a battery is leaking or damaged replace it immediately Use protectiv
203. ppears 9 TOSHIBA HDD Protection Properties i E HDD Protection Choose whether to enable or disable HDD Potection S on O OFF Detection Level Set the Detection Level for each PC operating condition OFF HIGH es Battery m Q Level3 AC Power Level 3 Display icon on the Notification area Taskbar Sample Image HDD Protection Properties window 2 Select ON to enable HDD protection or select OFF to disable HDD protection 3 Set the battery and AC power detection levels as desired 4 Click OK Fn esse Desktop shortcuts and Toshiba s Fn esse program provide quick ways to open programs documents and folders from within any Windows program without using the Start menu For more information on creating desktop shortcuts refer to the operating system documentation that came with your computer 1 12 Toshiba Utilities Fn esse This section describes how to use the Fn esse program to quickly access your programs and files With Fn esse you can assign an Fn key combination to Open a Windows operating system program Open a file in its associated program Display a customized folder of programs and or files from which to choose Fn esse also has several keys known as hot keys that perform preassigned operations For more information see Hot Keys on page 257 You can assign any key that is not associated with a hot key or a keyboard overlay St
204. ppears Click the Hardware tab Click the Device Manager button Double click the PCMCIA adapter Double click the appropriate PC Card The operating system displays your PC Card s Properties dialog box which contains information about your PC Card configuration and status The computer stops working hangs when you insert a PC Card The problem may be caused by an I O input output conflict between the PCMCIA socket and another device in the system Use Device Manager to make sure each device has its own I O base address See Fixing a problem with Device Manager on page 221 for more information Since all PC Cards share the same socket each card is not required to have its own address 236 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Hot swapping removing one PC Card and inserting another without turning the computer off fails Follow this procedure before you remove a PC Card O 1 vn AeA U N Double click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the System tray Select the item you wish to remove Click Stop Remove the device when prompted to do so Click OK three times to close the Safely Remove Hardware screen CAUTION Never swap modules when the computer is in Hibernation or Standby mode This is known as warm swapping and is not supported with this computer For more information on Hibernation and Standby modes see Hibernation mode on page 77 and Standby mode
205. program without shutting down the operating system or closing other programs To close a program that has stopped responding 1 Press Ctrl Alt and Del simultaneously once The Windows Task Manager window appears 212 lf Something Goes Wrong 2 3 Problems that are easy to fix 2 Click the Applications tab If a program has stopped responding the words not responding appear beside its name in the list 3 Select the program you want to close then click End Task Closing the failed program should allow you to continue working If it does not continue with the next step 4 Close the remaining programs one by one by selecting the program name then End Task To power off your computer do one of the following If you are not connected to a domain server 1 Click Start and then select Turn off computer The Turn off computer window appears 2 Click Turn Off The computer turns off If you are connected to a domain server 1 Click Start and then select Shut down The Shut Down window appears Select Shut down from the drop down list Click OK The computer shuts down completely Your program performs an illegal operation If you receive the message Your program has performed an illegal operation close the window and continue working If it happens again record the details of the message and consult the software manufacturer 21 4 lf Something Goes Wrong Problems when you turn on the comput
206. ptions You can place the computer into Standby mode by either sliding the power button to the right or closing the display panel You can also specify an amount of time after which the computer automatically goes into Standby mode To use any of these methods you first need to enable them in Toshiba s Power Saver utility 1 Click Start Control Panel and then click Performance and Maintenance 8 4 Getting Started Turning off the computer 2 Click the Toshiba Power Saver icon 3 Click the Setup Action tab 4 Select Standby for the options you want When I press the power button Set this option to Standby if you want the computer to go into Standby mode when you sliding the power button to the right When I close the lid Set this option to Standby if you want the computer to go into Standby mode when you close the display gt panel 5 Click Apply 6 Click OK NOTE For more information about the Power Saver utility see Toshiba Power Saver on page 179 Once the computer is configured you can place it into Standby mode by either sliding the power button to the right or closing the display panel depending on the Standby options set Starting again from Standby mode To start up the computer from Standby mode slide the power button to the right until the on off light glows green The computer returns to the screen s you were using If you place the computer in Standby mode by closing
207. puter store or book store sells a variety of self help books you can use to supplement the information in the manuals Data and system configuration backup in Windows XP Windows XP offers some easy to use features for backing up your Windows settings and your data documents and other important files Take advantage of these features to protect yourself from much more difficult and time consuming restoration procedures and to safeguard your valuable data from loss Saving system configuration with Restore Points The System Restore feature of Windows XP quickly creates Restore Points snapshots of your Windows configuration and saves them for later recall If you experience problems after installing some new hardware or software you can easily select a previously established Control Point to turn back the clock restoring Windows to the state it was in just prior to the installation This is much easier and more effective than uninstalling the hardware or software which often leaves behind unwanted files and settings It is also easy to undo a Restore Point selection if you change your mind Follow these steps to create a Restore Point using the System Restore utility 1 Click Start and then click Help and Support 2 Under Pick a Task click Undo changes to your computer with System Restore 3 Click Create a restore point and then click Next lf Something Goes Wrong 2 4f Develop good computi
208. r 2 89 Semi Automatic Switch Feature To use the Semi Automatic Switch feature Ae U N m 8 Right click the icon in the system tray Click Auto Switch The Auto Switch dialog box appears Select the Auto Switch SSID tab Select the profile to be automatically selected when the SSID is detected then click Add The profile is moved to the List of target SSIDs and profiles Repeat the previous step for each additional profile you want to select Select Automatically switch profiles when connected to this SSID Check Automatically switch profile when connected to this SSID Click OK The computer is now configured to use the Semi Automatic Switch feature When the computer connects to an SSID ina profile a display notification window appears You can then click Switch on the window to switch profiles You can also set the option for having the switch be automatic without the need for a notification NOTE several profiles can be defined for a single SSID In this case several notification windows are displayed By clicking these windows you can switch to the profile for that location Glossary Va Acronyms TECHNICAL NOTE Some features defined in this glossary may not be available on your computer The following acronyms may appear in this user s guide AC BIOS bps CD CD ROM CD RW CMOS COMI COM2 CPU DC 290 alternating current basic input output system bits per sec
209. r a reply To avoid this delay you can reconfigure Windows to disable the LAN port To disable the LAN port 1 Click Start Control Panel and then click Performance and Maintenance 2 Click the System icon then click the Hardware tab and then click the Device Manager button Select the appropriate network adapter Click Actions Select the Properties icon NN nn A U Select the Do not use this device disable option from the Device usage drop down 7 Click OK Your LAN port is now disabled To enable the Ethernet LAN port repeat steps one through four Select the Use this device enable check box and click OK Using Wireless LAN Connectivity NOTE Wireless connectivity and some features may require you to purchase additional software external hardware or services Availability of public wireless LAN access points may be limited 1 3 8 Exploring Your Computer s Features An overview of using the Internet Your system may come with an optional wireless LAN module This is a technology that expands wireless communication beyond networking equipment and can connect many different kinds of electronic devices without the need for cables For information on how to set up a wireless connection refer to your wireless networking device documentation or your network administrator To use your wireless communication slide the wireless on off switch to the On position NOTE When the Wi Fi antenna sw
210. r into an external power source and recharge the main battery Place the computer into Hibernation mode and replace the main battery with a charged spare Connect the computer to an optional high capacity battery if available for your computer Save your work and turn off the computer If you do not manage to do any of these things before the main battery completely runs out of power the computer automatically enters Hibernation mode and turns itself off Hibernation mode keeps track of where you were so that when you turn on the power again you can continue where you left off Mobile Computing 1 1 QO Monitoring main battery power If you have Hibernation mode enabled the default the computer copies the details of your open programs and files to the hard disk before shutting down For more information on using Hibernation see Hibernation mode on page 77 Setting battery alarms You can set two alarms Each alarm can be set to alert you when a specified percentage of remaining battery power has been reached You can set how the warning occurs sound an alarm display a message both or none You can also set the computer to enter Standby mode or Hibernation mode or to completely power down when the alarm goes off To change the default alarm settings 1 Click Start Control Panel Performance and Maintenance and then click Toshiba Power Saver Click the Setup Action tab Configure the Alarm settings to suit
211. rd and slide it out of the slot PC Card eject button Sample Illustration Removing a PC Card Setting up a PC Card for your computer Some PC Cards are ready to use as soon as you install them Others such as hard disk cards network cards and SCSI adapters may need to be set up to work with your computer To set up your PC Card refer to the documentation that came with the card or refer to your operating system manual or online Help Exploring Your Computer s Features 1 53 Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot The Bridge Media Adapter Slot supports the use of Memory Stick or Memory Stick PRO media Secure Digital SD Card MMC MultiMedia Card or xD Picture Card media These media can be used with a variety of digital products digital music players cellular phones PDAs digital cameras digital video camcorders etc NOTE Do not use the Copy Disk function for this type of media To copy data from one media to another use the drag and drop feature of Windows Inserting memory media The following instructions apply to all types of supported media devices 1 Turn the media so that the contacts metal areas are face down 2 Push the media firmly into the adapter Sample Illustration Inserting memory media CAUTION When inserting memory media do not touch the metal contacts You could expose the storage area to static electricity
212. re having trouble connecting through the modem you may need to determine the current COM port name and possibly change it To find out which port your modem is connected to 1 Click Start Control Panel Printers and Other Hardware and then click Phone and Modem Options The Phone and Modem Options Properties dialog box displays 2 Fill in the Local Information text boxes and click OK Click the Modems tab Your modem should be listed next to one of the computer s COM ports 4 Make a note of the COM port number 134 Exploring Your Computer s Features Setting up for communications To verify that the modem is set up properly select the modem you wish to check and then click Properties to bring up the dialog box with information specific to that modem The Windows operating system communicates with the modem and displays identifying information reported by the modem If the Windows operating system cannot communicate with the modem it displays an error message Consult the troubleshooting sections of your modem and Windows operating system documentation Click OK to close the properties dialog box for that specific modem Click OK to close the Modem Properties dialog box Close the Control Panel Connecting the modem to a telephone line Your computer comes with a built in modem that can be connected to a standard voice grade telephone line The modem allows you to gt
213. rged for the first time avoid leaving the computer plugged in and turned off for more than a few hours at a time Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can damage the battery y G TECHNICAL NOTE When your computer is using all of the A power provided by the AC Adaptor to run applications 7 features and devices the recharging of the battery cannot occur Your computer s Power Saver utility can be used to select a power level setting that reduces the power required for system operation and will allow the battery to recharge NOTE Battery 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 now ready for you to turn it on and begin using it 5 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time Opening the display panel 1 Press the display latch button and then lift the display panel Sample Illustration Opening the display panel CAUTION l0 avoid damaging the display panel do not force it beyond the point where it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel Small bright dots may appear on your screen display when you turn on your PC Your display contains an extremely large number of thin film transistors TFT and is manufactured using high precision technology Any small bright dots that may appear on your display are an
214. rint a short test file using Notepad If a Notepad file prints correctly the problem may be in your original file If you cannot resolve the problem contact the printer s manufacturer The printer will not print what you see on the screen Many programs display information on the screen differently from the way they print it See if your program has a print preview mode This mode lets you see your work exactly as it will print Contact the software manufacturer for more information 23 8 lf Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Modem problems This section lists common modem problems The modem will not receive or transmit properly Make sure the cable from the modem to the telephone line 1s firmly connected to the computer s modem port and the telephone line jack Check the port settings to make sure the hardware and software are referring to the same COM port See Determining the COM port on page 133 Check the communications parameters baud rate parity data length and stop bits specified in the communications program It should be set up to transmit at 300 1200 2400 4800 9600 14400 28800 33600 bps bits per second or higher Refer to the program s documentation and the modem manual for information on how to change these settings The modem is on set up properly and still will not transmit or receive data Make sure the line has a dial tone Connect a telephone handset to the line
215. rizontal bar in the window 5 When formatting is completed click Close to exit the utility 1 T 8 Toshiba Utilities Toshiba SD Memory Boot Utility Toshiba SD Memory Boot Utility The Toshiba SD Memory Boot Utility allows you to create an SD card you can use to boot up your computer This utility also allows you to easily format SD Memory Cards Refer to the online Help documentation within the application for any additional help To make a bootable SD card 1 Attach a USB floppy drive to your computer and insert a bootable floppy disk 2 Insert the SD card NOTE Be sure to back up your data to external media before performing this procedure as data on the drive may be lost 3 Click Start All Programs Toshiba Utilities SD Memory Card or click the SD Memory Card icon in the Optimize tab of Toshiba Assist The Toshiba SD Memory Boot Utility screen appears Sy DA v Capacity 31 1MB Boot Image Read from a floppy disk Read from an image file Filename O Sample Image Toshiba SD Memory Boot Utility screen Toshiba Utilities 1 19 Toshiba Power Saver 4 Select the drive where the SD card is located 5 Select Read from a floppy disk 6 Click Start NOTE To create a bootable SD card with the Read from an image file option you need a third party application Booting from a bootable SD card To boot from a bootable SD card 1 Create a
216. rnet patch cable sold separately into your computer s RJ45 Ethernet port If your connection problem disappears the problem lies in the Wi Fi part of your network Use the PING command to verify a connection to the gateway at 192 168 1 1 a default gateway for most wireless routers lf Something Goes Wrong 2 4 Resolving a hardware conflict Click Start and then click Run Enter Cmd and press Enter Enter PING 192 168 1 1 at the command prompt and press Enter If Request Timed Out or another error message appears in response then the problem is probably Wi Fi related If you have enabled any security provisions closed system MAC address filtering Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP etc check the access point vendor s Web site for recent firmware upgrades Problems with WEP keys in particular are frequently addressed in new firmware releases Special considerations for Windows XP Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP encryption is not enabled on the wireless access point When you install a wireless access point device Windows XP checks whether WEP encryption is enabled on the device If it is not enabled Windows XP adds the device to its list of available wireless networks but does not create a wireless connection using the device since the connection would not be secure You can still however use the access point To use an access point without WEP encryption follow these steps Right cl
217. rreeerss 40 selecting a place tO WOFK ccecce 40 Creating a computer friendly environment 40 Keeping yourself comfortable eeeee 4 Precautions eenen 4 Important information on your computer s cooling fan ecieerrrreerrrrrrerrrrrreerns 43 Setting Up your COMPUTED ceee 44 Setting Up your SO WAre en 45 Registering your computer with Toshiba 46 Adding optional external devices 47 Connecting to a power SOUICE ccceeeeeseeeneees 47 Charging the main battery 51 20 Contents 27 Using the computer for the first time 91 Opening the display panel 52 Your computer s features and specifications 53 Turning ON the POWED uu eee eceeceeesseeeeeeeeeees 53 Adding memory optional cccecceseeeeeseeeees 54 Installing a memory Module seeen 00 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities oo D5 Creating Recovery CDs DVDS cceeeeeeeee 56 Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the recovery Par UNO eeno E 58 Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media en ne ere ee 63 Installing drivers and applications 66 USING NG TouchPad eesecteiccncctsenancuscedscactacensdenceta 6 scrolling with the TouchPad ooo 67 Control buttons wo ccc eee eeeeeeeeeeen 68 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 68 Using external display devices scc 70 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer sscen sere aacs neseneestasannceateieaasaacncc
218. s on the HDD for example if you created a D drive it will be deleted during the recovery process and your information will be lost Be sure to Save your work to external media first To recover your C drive without the recovery partition 1 Select Recovery of Factory Default Software Click Next 2 Select Recover using all HDD space no HDD recovery partition Click Next A confirmation message appears reminding you that all partitions will be reformatted and all data will be lost during the recovery process Be sure you have saved your work to external media before proceeding 3 Click Yes to begin the restoration Once complete a message displays that the HDD has been recovered 4 Press any key on your keyboard to restart the computer 66 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Checking the HDD operating status After restoring your hard disk drive you can check its status as follows 1 Click Start and then click Control Panel Double click the Administrative Tools icon Double click the Computer Management icon Click Disk Management nan AeA UO N Highlight the hard disk drive in the Volume list to display its status in the lower portion of the screen Installing drivers and applications The Toshiba Application Installer allows you to reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with your computer To reinstall drivers and applications j 1 Double clic
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220. samples can be used also for power on authentication Power on Security The power on security feature prevents unauthorized access to your computer when it is turned off by requiring the user to pass fingerprint authentication If fingerprint authentication fails the user will not be able to start the computer When power on security is enabled the system asks you to authenticate your fingerprint You have 40 seconds to swipe your fingerprint If the authentication fails the system tries again up to two more times If authentication fails after the third attempt the system shuts down Enabling Power on Security Options for power on security are displayed only if your computer supports this feature In most configurations power on security is enabled automatically after the first user fingerprints are enrolled 202 Toshiba Utilities Fingerprint Authentication Utility To disable enable power on security 1 Open the Control Center and go to Settings Power on Security This wizard is displayed only if your system supports power on security 2 Check the option Replace the power on and hard drive passwords with the fingerprint reader Power on security can be configured to operate with the fingerprint logon feature If a fingerprint used for power on security matches a fingerprint in an existing passport the corresponding user is logged on automatically without having to enter the Windows logon password NOTE
221. saved to a disk A folder is symbolized on screen by a graphical image icon of a file folder A folder can contain files and other folders format verb To prepare a blank disk 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 208 oe frontside bus The primary pathway bus between the CPU and the computer s main memory Also called system bus See also bus function keys The keys labeled F1 through F12 typically located on the keyboard Their function is determined by the operating system and or individual programs G ground A conductor to which all components of an electric circuit are connected It has a potential of zero 0 volts is connected to the earth and is the point of reference for voltages in the circuit H hard disk A storage device composed of a rigid platter or platters that can be magnetically coded with data Hard disks hold much more information than diskettes and are used for long term storage of programs and data The primary or only hard disk in a computer is usually fixed but some computers have secondary hard disks that are removable By default the hard disk is referred to as drive C hardware The physical components of a computer system Compare software Hibernation A feature of many Toshiba notebook computers that saves to the hard d
222. sed in the neighborhood and displays information about them on a virtual map For more information see Search for Wireless Devices on page 272 206 Using ConfigFree with your Toshiba Computer 26 Getting Started Profile Settings The Profiles utility lets you switch between network configurations For more information see Profile Settings on page 277 ConfigFree SUMMIT The ConfigFree SUMMIT utility is used to connect with other ConfigFree users for file sharing For more information see ConfigFree SUMMIT on page 281 ConfigFree also includes a screen saver that you can customize by adding identifying text to devices Click Options on the Connectivity Doctor screen to access the screen saver option Getting Started This section contains information about the ConfigFree main screen and how to start and set up ConfigFree For more detailed information on setting up and using ConfigFree see the Help File included in the application Starting ConfigFree To start ConfigFree be sure the computer has a wired or wireless connection Then perform any of the following Steps Click Start All Programs Toshiba Networking and then click ConfigFree Double click the ConfigFree icon on the taskbar Press the Toshiba Assist button if applicable to your system to open the Toshiba Assist and then click the ConfigFree icon Click the ConfigFree icon l a on the taskbar and then cl
223. ses a Web site as a clearinghouse where all the messages are placed like a gigantic bulletin board Online shopping Many Web sites offer products and services for sale 1 42 Exploring Your Computer s Features Exploring audio features Uploading to and downloading files from the Internet Transferring files from one computer to another is termed uploading transferring data from your computer to a site on the Web or downloading transferring data from a site on the Web to your computer There are several ways to upload or download data It can be as simple as attaching a file or document to an email or you can use the File Transfer Protocol FTP features of your Web browser to transfer large amounts of data Exploring audio features You can use your computer to record sounds using an external microphone or the computer s built in microphone located near the front left corner of the computer You can play wav sound files or audio CDs using the built in speakers headphones or external speakers Recording sounds You may record sounds as wav files by using the internal microphone located near the front left corner of the computer or by connecting an external microphone or other sound source to the microphone jack P G TECHNICAL NOTE If you record MP3 files you will only be A able to play them on a device capable of playing MP3 files f Exploring Your Computer s Features 1 43 Exploring audio features
224. skette is one example of a removable disk resolution A measure of the sharpness of the images that can be produced by a printer or displayed on a screen For a printer resolution is expressed in dots per inch dpi For a screen it is expressed as the number of pixels available horizontally and vertically restart Synonymous with reboot To reset the computer by reloading the operating system without turning the computer off See also boot RJ11 A modular connector used on most U S telephone systems and direct connect modems The RJ11 connector is a 6 wire connector ROM read only memory Non volatile memory that can be read but not written to By non volatile we mean that information in ROM remains whether or not the computer is receiving power This type of memory is used to store your computer s BIOS which is essential instructions the computer reads when you start it up See also BIOS memory Compare RAM S select To highlight or otherwise specify text data or graphics with the intent to perform some operation on it my 303 serial Processes that occur one at a time In communications it means the transmission of one bit at a time sequentially over a single channel On your computer the serial port provides a serial interface between the computer and an appropriate device Compare parallel shortcut See keyboard shortcut software See program Compare hardware Standby A featur
225. space for manuals power cords and compact discs Contact your authorized Toshiba representative for more information or you can see the accessories information that shipped with your computer or visit the Toshiba Web site at accessories toshiba com TECHNICAL NOTE When traveling by air you may be required to pass your notebook through airport security equipment The X ray equipment will not harm your computer Va NOTE Before using your computer aboard an aircraft make sure the Wi Fi switch is set to the Off position if your computer has wireless LAN capability Chapter 4 Exploring Your Computer s Features In this chapter you will explore some of the special features of your notebook computer Exploring the desktop The desktop is the launching pad for everything you can do in the Windows operating system You use its features to start programs find documents set up system components and perform most other computing tasks HINT The illustrated examples in this guide may appear Slightly different from the screens displayed by your system The differences are not significant and do not indicate any change in the functionality of your system 130 Exploring Your Computer s Features 1 31 Exploring the desktop Finding your way around the desktop Your computer s desktop includes several standard features icons Start button taskbar System tray and background pattern Icons
226. ssignment To remove the key assignment click Clear Toshiba Hotkey Utility The Toshiba Hotkey utility allows you to receive a confirmation message when you use the Hotkey combination for Standby Fn F3 and Hibernation Fn F4 To activate the Hotkey utility 1 Click Start All Programs Toshiba Utilities and then click Hotkey utility The Toshiba Hotkey window appears Toshiba Hotkey w Display a Standby confirmation message if Fn F3 is pushed w Display a Hibernation confirmation message if Fn F 4 is pushed Sample Image Toshiba Hotkey utility window 2 Select the desired option s 3 Click OK Toshiba Utilities 1 T Toshiba SD Memory Card Format Utility Toshiba SD Memory Card Format Utility This utility is used to format SD cards used with the Bridge Media Adapter slot To format an SD memory card using this utility 1 Click Start All Programs Toshiba Utilities and then ea click SD Memory Card Format utility or click the SD Memory Card icon in the Optimize tab of Toshiba Assist The SD Memory Card Format screen appears TOSHIBA SD Memory Card Format Drive Bi Capacity 63 6MB Format Option 0 Quick Format Full Format Sample Image SD Memory Card Format screen 2 Select the drive corresponding to the SD memory card 3 Select the formatting option Quick Format Full Format 4 Click Start to begin formatting The formatting progress is displayed in the ho
227. t that the sum of the Ringer Equivalence Numbers of all the devices does not exceed 5 3 The standard connecting arrangement telephone jack type for this equipment is jack type s USOC RJ1 1C Wireless Interoperability The Toshiba Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card products are designed to be interoperable with any wireless LAN product that is based on Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum DSSS radio technology and is compliant to The IEEE 802 11 Standard on Wireless LANs Revision A B G as defined and approved by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers The Wireless Fidelity Wi Fi certification as defined by the Wi Fi Alliance The Wi Fi CERTIFIED logo is a certification mark of the Wi Fi Alliance CAUTION Bluetoottf and Wireless LAN devices operate within the same radio frequency range and may interfere with one another If you use B uetooth and Wireless LAN devices simultaneously you may occasionally experience a less than optimal network performance or even lose your network connection If you should experience any such problem immediately turn off your Bluetooth or Wireless LAN device Please contact Toshiba PC product support on Web site htto Avww toshiba europe com computers tnt bluetooth htm in Europe or ocsupport toshiba com in the United States for more information CAUTION Radio Frequency Interference Requirements This device is restricted to indoor use due to its operation in
228. te the display panel clockwise 180 degrees When you complete this task the screen faces away from the keyboard aAuTiION When rotating LCD screen of your computer be sure to slowly turn the screen in the proper direction and not apply excessive force or speed Lie E N Yy yN E WSS A i yy A NL Sample II Illustration Rotating the display aed clockwise 180 4 Turn the display latch so it points toward the back of the LCD screen Exploring Your Computer s Features 1 4f Using tablet mode 5 Fold the display panel down flat over the keyboard The display latch will click and lock the screen in tablet position Display latch Sample Illustration Folding the display panel down flat By default the computer desktop will automatically rotate to primary portrait view For more information on changing tablet screen settings see Toshiba Rotation Utility on page 186 6 To send the video to an external monitor use the Cross Menu button the Cross Functional button and select the display option NOTE You should view video on an external monitor in primary landscape mode Any other orientation will display the external video resolution incorrectly 1 4 8 Exploring Your Computer s Features Using tablet mode Using tablet mode 1 Remove the Toshiba tablet pen w
229. ter contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before you can use it To use external power or to charge the battery you must attach the AC adaptor See Connecting to a power source on page 47 Getting Started A5 Setting up your computer To register your computer online or to sign up for an Internet account you must either establish a Local Area Network LAN connection or connect the built in modem to a telephone line see Connecting the modem to a telephone line on page 134 Setting up your software eAuTioN When you turn on the computer for the first time do not turn NOTE off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely The names of windows displayed and the order in which windows appear may vary according to your software setup choices The first time you turn on your computer the Setup Wizard guides you through steps to set up your software 1 From the welcome screen click Next to enter the Setup Wizard Confirm acceptance of Microsoft s End User License Agreement and click Next Select the appropriate option from the Help protect your computer screen and click Next Enter the computer name and description and click Next or Skip Select how your computer will connect to the Internet and click Next The computer will pause for a moment while checking for an internet connection 46 Getting Started Registering your computer
230. the 5 15 GHz to 5 25 GHz frequency range FCC requires this product to be used indoors for frequency range 5 15 GHz to 5 25 GHz to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co channel Mobile Satellite systems High power radars are allocated as primary users of the 5 25 GHz to 5 35 GHz and 5 65 GHz to 5 85 GHz bands These radar stations can cause interference with and or damage this device O Wireless LAN and Your Health Wireless LAN products like other radio devices emit radio frequency electromagnetic energy The level of energy emitted by Wireless LAN devices however is far much less than the electromagnetic energy emitted by wireless devices like for example mobile phones Because Wireless LAN products operate within the guidelines found in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations Toshiba believes Wireless LAN is safe for use by consumers These standards and recommendations reflect the consensus of the scientific community and result from deliberations of panels and committees of scientists who continually review and interpret the extensive research literature In some situations or environments the use of Wireless LAN may be restricted by the proprietor of the building or responsible representatives of the organization These situations may for example include Using the Wireless LAN equipment on board airplanes or In any other environment where the risk of interference to other devices or services
231. the recovery process Be sure you have saved your work to external media before proceeding Click Next to begin the restoration Once complete a message displays that the HDD has been recovered Press any key on your keyboard to restart the computer 62 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Recovering the C partition with a user specified size CAUTION Resizing and recovering your C drive to its factory default setting reformats all partitions on the HDD for example if you created a D drive it will be deleted during the recovery process and your information will be lost Be sure to save your work to external media first To resize and recover your C drive 1 Onthe Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen select Recovery of factory default Then click Next Select Recover to a custom size partition Specify the size of the C drive Press the Left Right Arrow keys to increase decrease the C drive size by GB Press the Up Down Arrow keys to increase decrease the C drive size by 5 GB NOTE The size of the C drive will display on the progress bar as you make your selections 4 Click Next to begin the restoration Once complete a message displays that the HDD has been recovered 5 Press any key on your keyboard to restart the computer Getting Started 63 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media If you need to recover your computer
232. ting a supervisor password CAUTION lf you choose to set a supervisor or user password Toshiba Strongly recommends that you save your password in a location where you can later access it should you not remember it Toshiba is not responsible for any losses that may occur to you your organization or others as a result of the inability to access the computer To register a password for the power on password functions 1 Click Start All Programs Toshiba Utilities and then click Toshiba Assist The Toshiba Assist window appears Toshiba Utilities 1 6 Using a supervisor or user password 2 On the left side select Secure DP TOSHIBA Assist EJ You oan connect your compute lo netraah mae party Sample Image Toshiba Assist Security window 2a 3 Select the Supervisor Password icon 4 Click Set 5 Enter your password then enter it again to verify 6 Click Set 7 Click OK if you want to save the password to a text file on a diskette or media of your choice or click Cancel if you do not want to save the password to a text file 8 Click OK to exit Deleting a supervisor password To cancel the power on password function To cancel the power on password function 1 Click Start All Programs Toshiba Utilities and then click Toshiba Assist The Toshiba Assist window appears 2 On the left side select Secure 2 3 Select the Supervisor Password icon 1 68 Toshiba Utilities Toshiba Password
233. tions reflect the consensus of the scientific community and result from deliberations of panels and committees of scientists who continually review and interpret the extensive research literature 20 In some situations or environments the use of Bluetooth wireless technology may be restricted by the proprietor of the building or responsible representatives of the organization These situations may for example include Using the equipment with Bluetooth wireless technology on board airplanes or In any other environment where the risk of interference to other devices or services is perceived or identified as harmful If you are uncertain of the policy that applies on the use of wireless devices in a specific organization or environment e g airports you are encouraged to ask for authorization to use the device with Bluetooth wireless technology prior to turning on the equipment CAUTION Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation The radiated output power of the Bluetooth Card from Toshiba is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits Nevertheless the B uetooth Card from Toshiba shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized In order to comply with FCC radio frequency radiation exposure guidelines for an uncontrolled environment the B uetooth Card from Toshiba has to be operated while maintaining a minimum body to antenna distance of 20 cm Refer to the Re
234. to its default factory state you can rebuild the system using your Hard Drive Recovery Utilities To recover your hard disk drive using the utilities burned to CDs or DVDs refer to Creating Recovery CDs DVDs on page 56 1 Insert the first recovery CD or DVD into your CD DVD drive and power on the computer 2 When the initial screen displays press F12 The boot menu appears 3 Using the arrow keys select the CD DVD option and press Enter lt Selecting a process gt Piease select an opon Recovery of Facory Detauwt Software Recover bo cut ol foo aii D Erase tte hard disk Delete all the dala and partitions fom your hard dive Recovery of Sysiem Backup Recover the system from the TOSHIBA Backup Usity Mans cm Sample Image Toshiba HDD Recovery Utility screen 64 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Recovering the original factory image recommended recovery method CAUTION Recovering a hard disk drive to Its factory default setting deletes all partitions on the hard disk drive and your information will be lost Be sure to save your work to external media first Select Recovery of Factory Default Software Click Next 2 Select Recover to out of the box state Click Next A confirmation message displays reminding you that all data will be lost during the recovery process Be sure you have saved your work to external media before proceeding 3 Click Next to
235. ton Pencil lead can break off inside the computer and damage it 2 Pull the tray out until it is fully open remove the disc and place it in its protective cover 3 Gently push the tray in to close it Learning the Basics 09 Toshiba s online resources Caring for CD or DVD Discs Store your discs in their original containers to protect them from scratches and keep them clean Do not bend a disc or place heavy objects on top of it Do not apply a label to or otherwise mar the surface of a disc Hold a disc by its outside edge Fingerprints on the surface can prevent the optical drive from reading the data properly Do not expose discs to direct sunlight or extreme heat or cold To clean a disc that is dirty wipe it with a clean dry cloth The most efficient method to clean it is to start from the center of the disc and wipe toward the outward edge not in a circle If necessary moisten the cloth with water or a neutral cleaner not benzine or rubbing alcohol Let the disc dry completely before inserting it in the drive Toshiba s online resources Toshiba maintains a number of online sites to which you can connect These sites provide information about Toshiba products give help with technical questions and keep you up to date with future upgrades For more information see Contacting Toshiba on page 253 Chapter 3 Mobile Computing This chapter covers all aspects of using your computer wh
236. tor and power cord cable or from the system batteries battery optional high capacity battery and real time clock RTC battery Power problems are interrelated For example a faulty AC adaptor or power cord cable will neither power the computer nor recharge the batteries Here are some typical problems and how to solve them The AC power light does not come on when you plug in the AC adaptor and power cord cable Make sure the AC adaptor and power cord cable are firmly plugged into both the wall outlet and the computer If the AC power light still does not come on check that the wall outlet is working properly by plugging in a lamp or other appliance The AC adaptor and power cord cable work correctly but the battery will not charge The battery does not charge while the computer is consuming full power Try turning off the computer lf Something Goes Wrong 225 Resolving a hardware conflict The battery may not be inserted correctly in the computer Turn off the computer remove the battery clean the contacts with a soft dry cloth if necessary and replace the battery See Removing the battery from the computer on page 123 The battery may be too hot or too cold to charge properly If you think this is the probable cause let the battery reach room temperature and try again If the battery has completely discharged it will not begin charging immediately Leave the AC adaptor and power cord cable connected w
237. tral cleaner Replace the disc in the tray Make sure that the disc is lying flat label side uppermost Close the tray carefully making sure it has shut completely You press the disc eject button but the drive tray does not slide out Make sure the computer is connected to a power source and turned on The optical drive eject mechanism requires power to operate Make sure a program is not accessing the drive and preventing it from ejecting If you need to remove a disc and cannot turn on the computer for example if the battery is completely discharged use a narrow object such as a straightened paper clip to press the manual eject button This button is in the small hole next to the optical drive eject button on the face of the optical drive tray Never use a pencil to press the manual eject button Pencil lead can break off inside the computer and damage it lf Something Goes Wrong 2 33 Resolving a hardware conflict Some discs run correctly but others do not Check the type of disc you are using The optical drive supports the Digital Versatile Disc DVD formats DVD ROM DVD R read only plus CD ROM CD R read only and CD RW read only If the problem is with a data CD or DVD refer to the software s documentation and check that the hardware configuration meets the program s needs The disc will not come out of the drive when you click the eject button on the screen Press the button on t
238. two types of PC Cards Type I cards You can install one of these cards Type II cards You can install one of these cards Exploring Your Computer s Features 1 D Using PC Cards The PC Card slot supports hot swapping which allows you to replace one PC Card with another while the computer is on Inserting a PC Card Before you insert a PC Card refer to the documentation that comes with the card to see if you need to do anything before you insert it To insert a PC Card 1 Locate the PC Card slot on the left side of the computer 2 Insert the PC Card PC Card slot Sf Sample Illustration Inserting a PC Card 3 When the card is almost all the way into the slot push firmly but gently to ensure a firm connection with the computer Do not force the card into position Removing a PC Card Prepare the card for removal by right clicking the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the system tray and then selecting the card or device you want to remove If the system is unable to prepare the card for safe removal a message will tell you to try again later If the card can be removed now the system displays Safe To Remove Hardware 1 5 Exploring Your Computer s Features Using PC Cards 1 Locate the PC Card eject button 2 Press the PC Card eject button once to pop it out slightly and push it in to remove the PC Card The PC Card ejects slightly from the slot 3 Grasp the edges of the PC Ca
239. ually on a removable disk kept in case the original file is lost or damaged basic input output system BIOS See BIOS baud rate The speed at which a communication device such as a printer or modem transmits information Baud rate is the number of signal changes per second not necessarily the same as bits per second See also bits per second BIOS basic input output system Basic instructions stored in read only memory ROM containing the information the computer needs in order to check hardware and load the operating system when you start up the computer bits per second bps A way of measuring the speed at which information is passed between two devices The basic measure used in modem communications bps is similar but not identical to the baud rate See also baud rate boot To start the computer The term boot originates from bootstrap program as in pulling itself up by its bootstraps a program that loads and initializes the operating system See also reboot boot disk See system disk boot priority startup sequence The order in which the computer accesses its disk drives to locate the startup files Under the default startup sequence the computer looks for the startup files in the diskette drive before checking the hard disk bus An electrical circuit that connects the central processing unit CPU with other parts of the computer such as the video adapter disk driv
240. ug and Play your computer will automatically recognize the printer the printer is then ready for use Refer to your printer documentation for further instructions Va 7 TECHNICAL NOTE To determine if your printer supports Plug and Play check its documentation If your printer does not support Plug and Play you can set up the printer as described in Setting up a printer on page 74 To connect a printer to your computer 1 Connect the printer cable to the printer and then connect the other end to one of the computer s USB ports 2 Plug the printer s power cable into a live AC outlet T 4 Getting Started Connecting a printer Setting up a printer NOTE Some printers require a specific installation process Refer to your printer installation guide for instructions before completing the following procedure If your printer does not support Plug and Play follow these steps to set it up for the first time You only need to set up the printer once 1 Click Start and then click Printers and Faxes The Printers and Faxes window appears 2 Click Add a printer The Add Printer Wizard appears Add Printer Wizard Welcome to the Add Printer Wizard This wizard helps you install a printer or make printer connections i If you have a Plug and Play printer that connects through a USB port or any other hot pluggable port such as IEEE 1394 infrared and so on you do not need to use this
241. ult Seftware gt Piease select a recovery metha Recover io oul of box stabe Recover without changing the hard drive partitions D Fappower io a custom size partition EE ema ear can Sample Image Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 2 Select Recover to out of box state then click Next A confirmation message displays reminding you that all data will be lost during the recovery process Be sure to save your work to external media before proceeding 3 Click Next to begin the recovery Once complete a message displays that the HDD has been recovered 4 Press any key on the keyboard to restart the computer 60 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Erasing the hard disk The Recovery Wizard allows you to delete all data and partitions from the hard disk To delete the data and partitions from your hard disk 1 Onthe Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen select Erase the hard disk then click Next 2 The next screen lists the two methods you can choose Delete all data and partitions from the hard disk This option deletes all of the data on the hard disk without overwriting the HDD Delete all partitions and overwrite all sectors on the hard disk This option deletes all data then overwrites the entire HDD for security purposes This may take several hours depending on the size of your HDD lt Erase the hard disk gt Please select the deletion method gt Delete
242. umber of copies to print 4 Click Print Backing up your work Back up all the files you create in case something happens to your computer You can back up your files to different types of media such as CDs DVDs diskettes or to a network if available To back up several files at one time use the Microsoft Windows backup program preinstalled on the computer s hard disk Also see Backing up your data to CDs with Windows XP on page 248 Learning the Basics OT Using the optical drive HINT Backing up all the files on your hard disk may take a considerable amount of time and multiple CDs DVDs You may prefer to use a high capacity backup system such as an external hard drive Small files can be backed up on diskettes if an optional external diskette drive is available Restoring your work To 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 operating system documentation for information on restoring files Va TECHNICAL NOTE When restoring files the backup program prompts you if you try to overwrite a file that already exists on the hard disk Make sure the backup version is the one you want before overwriting the existing file Using the optical drive Optical storage has become the preferred medium for software music and video Digital versatile discs DVDs provide a significant increase i
243. upervisor password set up 166 system tray 132 T Tablet and Pen Settings 185 tablet mode using 85 145 tablet pen using 85 149 taskbar 132 television adjusting display 72 Toshiba registering computer 46 worldwide offices 255 Toshiba Assist 157 Toshiba Button Controls 193 Toshiba Hardware Setup 183 188 Toshiba online resources 109 Toshiba Rotation Utility 186 Toshiba Tablet Access Code Utility 190 Toshiba tablet pen 148 using 149 Toshiba utilities 156 traveling tips 129 troubleshooting DVD player general problems 242 external keyboard 226 keyboard 226 keypad overlay 226 optical drive 232 turning on the computer 54 turning on the power 53 U user password disabling 165 using a file extension 99 using tablet mode 85 145 using the tablet pen 85 149 utilities Power Saver 179 V video projector adjusting display 72 W warranty limited warranty 39 Web sites 253 Wi Fi wireless networking 136 Windows Explorer 95 Windows Media Player 105 Windows Start menu 95 Windows XP Help and Support 218 problem solving 216 Windows XP desktop 130 wireless interoperability 7 wireless networking 136 Wizards Dial Up Networking Wizard 136
244. ur computer for the first time you may want to Add more memory see Adding memory optional on page 54 Connect a mouse see Using a mouse on page 72 Connect a full size keyboard see Using an external keyboard on page 72 Connect an external monitor see Using external display devices on page 70 Connect a local printer see Connecting a printer on page 73 Connect an optional external disk drive see Connecting an optional external diskette drive on page 75 Install PC Cards see Using PC Cards on page 150 Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to operate Use the power cord cable and AC adaptor to connect the computer to a live electrical outlet or to charge the computer s battery AWARNING Never pull on a power cord cable to remove a plug from a socket Always grasp the plug directly Failure to follow this instruction may damage the cord cable and or result in a fire or electric shock possibly resulting in serious injury 4 8 Getting Started Connecting to a power source AWARNGNGy Aways confirm that the power plug and extension cable plug if used has been fully inserted into the socket to ensure a secure electrical connection Failure to do so may result in a fire or electric shock possibly resulting in serious injury Be careful if you use a multiple connector An overload on one socket could cause a fire or electr
245. ur desk The easiest way to do this is to purchase an optional computer lock cable For more information on purchasing a cable lock visit accessories toshiba com To 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 off the object 2 Pass the locking end through the loop m lt 3 _ Insert the cable s locking end into the security lock slot on your computer then engage the locking device The computer is now securely locked Sample Illustration Attaching security lock cable Chapter 2 Learning the Basics This chapter gives some computing tips and provides important information about basic features Computing tips Save your work frequently Your work stays in the computer s temporary memory until you save it to the disk If the network you are using goes down and you must restart your computer to reconnect or your battery runs out of charge while you are working you will lose all work since you last saved See Saving your work on page 97 for further information HINT Some programs have an automatic save feature that can be activated This feature saves your file to the hard disk at preset intervals See your software documentation for details 09 90 Learning the Basics Computing tips gt Back up your files to disks or other removable media on
246. users must be connected by LAN wireless LAN or Bluetooth PAN Firewall software may prevent ConfigFree SUMMIT from working Using ConfigFree SUMMIT To host a ConfigFree SUMMIT 1 Click the icon in the system tray 2 Click SUMMIT Other users appear on the SUMMIT main window NOTE SUMMIT can also be started from the ConfigFree Launcher 3 Select the appropriate users and invite them to the SUMMIT meeting As users join the SUMMIT their icons appear on the SUMMIT table 4 Use drag and drop to share documents with SUMMIT users To share a file with one user drag the file to the user s icon To share a file with all users drag the file to the center of the summit table There are other ways to send files to users To send files to all SUMMIT users 1 Right click the file and select Send to SUMMIT Devices 2 Click Send To send files to a user without creating a SUMMIT meeting 1 Drag and drop the file to the Wireless radar icon on the ConfigFree Launcher Using ConfigFree with your Toshiba Computer 2 85 ConfigFree Utilities 2 Right click the file and choose a file recipient 3 Click Send An Access Point may not always be available To find out how to use Quick Connect to launch ConfigFree Summit see Direct Link Toshiba Device on page 287 Quick Connect The Quick Connect feature includes two options Toshiba Wireless Projector Switches the Wireless LAN connection to c
247. ut insulating tape such as cellophane tape on the electrode during transportation to avoid a possible short circuit fire or electric shock Failure to do so could possibly result in serious injury WARNING Always use the battery pack supplied as an accessory or an equivalent battery pack specified in the User s Manual Other battery packs have different voltage and terminal polarities Use of non conforming battery packs could generate smoke or cause fire or rupture possibly resulting in serious injury Mobile Computing 1 29 Traveling tips After repeated use the batteries will finally lose their ability to hold a charge and you will need to replace them Under certain applicable laws and regulations it may be illegal to dispose of old batteries by placing them in the trash Please be kind to our shared environment Check with your local government authority for details regarding where to recycle old batteries or how to dispose of them properly If you cannot find the information you need elsewhere call Toshiba at 800 457 7777 Traveling tips The environmental precautions listed in Selecting a place to work on page 40 also apply while traveling Never leave your computer on a sunny ledge or in a place where it could get wet or covered in dust o Always travel with the computer in a carrying case Toshiba offers a choice of carrying cases for the computer They all provide plenty of extra
248. uter is configured you can turn it off by either sliding the power button to the right or closing the display panel depending on the options set Restarting your computer To start the computer up again sliding the power button to the right until the on off light glows green If you turn off the computer by closing the display panel you can start it again by opening the display panel Using and configuring Hibernation mode To turn off the computer using the Hibernation command click Start Turn off computer and then select Hibernate Turn off computer Hibernate Stand By Turn Off Restart Cancel Sample Image Turn off computer Windows dialog box The computer saves the state of all open programs and files turns off the display and then turns off 82 Getting Started Turning off the computer Configuring Hibernation mode options You can place the computer into Hibernation mode by either sliding the power button to the right or closing the display panel You can also specify an amount of time after which the computer automatically goes into Hibernation mode To use any of these methods you first need to enable them in Toshiba s Power Saver utility 1 Click Start Control Panel and then click Performance and Maintenance Op 2 Click the Toshiba Power Saver icon 3 Click the Setup Action tab 4 Select Hibernation for the options you want When I press the power button Set this option to Hibernate if
249. uter to suit your particular requirements Refer to your operating system documentation or Help and Support for details You may also wish to customize your power usage settings For more information see Power Profiles on page 120 There are additional custom settings you can choose See Toshiba Utilities on page 156 Getting Started S Caring for your computer Caring for your computer This section gives tips on cleaning and moving your computer For information about taking care of your computer s main battery see Taking care of your battery on page 126 Cleaning the computer CAUTION Keep liquid including cleaning fluid out of the computers keyboard speaker grille and other openings Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to clean the computer To keep your computer clean gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth Moving the computer Before moving your computer even across the room make sure all disk activity has ended the drive in use light stops glowing and all external peripheral cables are disconnected CAUTION DO not pick up the computer by its display panel or by the back where the ports are located Doing so could damage the system 88 Getting Started Caring for your computer Using a computer lock You may want to secure your computer to a heavy object such as yo
250. ution of the external display device The external display device must support a resolution of 800 X 600 or higher Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use a full size keyboard you can attach one to your computer The computer s USB ports support any USB compatible keyboard Using a mouse You may want to use a mouse instead of the computer s built in TouchPad You can use a USB compatible mouse NOTE After logging on to your system the mouse cursor may move to the upper right side of the screen If this occurs press the Esc or Windows key to return itto its original position Getting Started 13 Connecting a printer Connecting a printer NOTE Your printer documentation may require you to install the printer software before physically connecting the printer to your computer If you do not install the software as instructed by the printer manufacturer the printer may not function correctly Read the documentation that came with your printer Follow the manufacturer s instructions when connecting a printer You can connect a USB compatible printer to your computer through the USB ports To determine if the printer is USB compatible check its documentation To make the connection you need a suitable USB cable which may come with your printer If a USB cable was not included with your printer you can purchase one from a computer or electronics store If your printer supports Pl
251. will revert back to Normal speed The setting can also be changed by CD burning software or other applications that can set the drive speed CD DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer X Speed Setting Set Quiet Mode Click here to allow Acoustic Silencer to slow the CD DVD drive speed for this Windows session only You can use this mode to listen to music CDs or audio files more comfortably Set Normal Mode Click here to return to Normal Speed in this Windows session For installing applications or transferring data Show tasktray icon Sample Image CD DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer screen To access the utility 1 Double click the icon in the task tray or click the CD DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer icon in the Optimize tab of Toshiba Assist The CD DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer screen appears Toshiba Utilities 1 O5 Toshiba Accessibility 2 Click Set Quiet Mode to make the drive run more slowly and quietly for listening to music or audio files on a CD 3 Click Set Normal Mode to run the drive at normal speed for transferring data Toshiba Accessibility G The Toshiba Accessibility utility allows you to use the Fn key to create a hot key combination with one of the function keys without pressing the two keys simultaneously as is usually required Using Accessibility lets you make the Fn key a sticky key meaning you can press it once release it and then press a function key to activate the hot key function
252. with Toshiba If an Internet connection could not be found a window will display the message An Internet connection could not be chosen Click Next to continue NOTE If you are connecting your computer to a network consult your system administrator before you choose your computer name and network settings 6 Follow the remaining screen prompts to complete the setup process Once you click the final screen your computer restarts automatically Registering your computer with Toshiba Product registration is strongly recommended and allows Toshiba to send you periodic updates announcements and special offers applicable to your product Product registration can be completed during the initial start up process of your computer If you decide not to register at that time you can either double click the icon on your desktop or go to the Toshiba Web site at www register toshiba com at a later time Failure to complete Product Registration will not diminish Customer rights under the Toshiba limited Warranty NOTE Toregister online you must be connected to the Internet via your computer s modem and a voice grade telephone line or by a Local Area Network Getting Started 4f Adding optional external devices Adding optional external devices Before adding external devices or memory Toshiba recommends setting up your software See Setting up your software on page 45 NOTE After starting yo
253. y SRAM static random access memory SVGA super video graphics adapter TFT thin film transistor USB universal serial bus URL uniform resource locator WAN wide area network www World Wide Web active matrix display A liquid crystal display LCD made from an array of liquid crystal cells using active matrix technology Also known as a TFT display in its simplest form there is one thin film transistor TFT for each cell This type of display works well with notebook computers because of its shallow depth and high quality color Active matrix displays are viewable from wider angles than most passive matrix displays adapter A device that provides a compatible connection between two units For example the computer s internal display adapter receives information from the software and translates it into images on the screen An adapter can take a number of forms from a microprocessor to a simple connector An intelligent adapter one that 1s capable of doing some processing may also be called a controller alternating current AC The type of power usually supplied to residential and commercial wall outlets AC reverses its direction at regular intervals Compare direct current DC we 293 application A computer program that you use to perform tasks of a specific type Applications include word processors spreadsheets and database management systems See also program backup A copy of a file us
254. you turn on the computer The computer starts but when you press a key nothing happens Verify that the active program accepts text input Try clicking your mouse on an area where you can type text and try typing again Your computer may be in Standby mode and have a software or resource conflict When this happens turning the power on returns you to the problem instead of restarting the system To clear the condition press Ctrl Alt and Del simultaneously Clearing the condition may get the computer running but it will not solve a resource conflict Read the documentation that came with the conflicting device and Resolving a hardware conflict on page 219 The computer is not accessing the hard disk or the optional external diskette drive Your computer normally loads the operating system from the hard disk If you have a hard disk problem you will not be able to start the computer Insert a system diskette into the optional external diskette drive and press F12 when the machine starts and use the arrow keys to select the boot up device The computer displays the WARNING RESUME FAILURE message The computer was placed in Standby mode and the battery has discharged Data stored in the computer s memory has been lost Data stored in the computer s hard drive may not be affected Always save your data even when you are using Standby If your battery fully discharges information that has not been saved will be lost
255. your needs Conserving battery power How long a fully charged battery pack lasts when you are using the computer depends on a number of factors such as How the computer is configured How much you use the hard disk optical drive diskette drives or other optional devices Where you are working since operating time decreases at low temperatures There are various ways in which you can conserve power and extend the operating time of your battery Enable Standby or Hibernation which saves power when you turn off the computer and turn it back on again Use Toshiba s power saving options 1 2 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power These power saving options control the way in which the computer is configured By using them you can greatly increase the length of time you can use the computer before you need to recharge the battery Toshiba has combined these options into preset Power Profiles Using one of these profiles lets you choose between maximum power savings and peak system performance You may also set individual power saving options to suit your own needs The following sections describe how to choose a Power Profile and discuss each power saving option Power Profiles You can choose a predefined Power Profile or select your own combination of power management options To do this 1 Click Start Control Panel Performance and Maintenance and then click Toshiba Power Saver
256. z contacter l IBPT Deutschland License required for outdoor installations Check with reseller for procedure to follow Anmeldung im Outdoor Bereich notwendig aber nicht genehmigungspflichtig Bitte mit H ndler die Vorgehensweise abstimmen Restricted frequency band only channels 1 to 7 2400 MHz and 2454 MHz respectively may be used outdoors in France Please contact A R T http www art telecom fr for applicable procedures to follow Bande de fr quence restreinte seuls les canaux 1 7 2400 et 2454 MHz respectivement doivent tre utilis s endroits ext rieur en France Vous pouvez contacter I Autorit de R gulation des T l communiations http www art telecom fr pour la proc dure a suivre License required for indoor use Use with outdoor installations not allowed E necessaria la concessione ministeriale anche per l uso interno Verificare con i rivenditori la procedura da seguire Nederland License required for outdoor installations Check with reseller for a te S ANS Licentie verplicht voor gebruik met buitenantennes Neem contact op reverse a S 19 802 1 1a 5 GHz Australia Austria Belgium Canada Denmark Finland France Germany Greece Ireland Italy Liechtenstein Luxembourg Netherlands New Zealand Norway Portugal Sweden Switzerland UK USA Turbo Mode 5 GHz Canada USA Europe Restrictions for Use of 5 GHz Frequencies in Europe

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