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1. Identifying the ends of a parallel printer cable 3 Plug the printer s power cable into a live electrical outlet 4 See your printer documentation for additional configuration steps For more information on getting your printer to print see Printing your work on page 97 1 5 Expansion Options Using a printer Setting up your printer Setting up a printer involves selecting a printer driver This special program acts as a translator that turns your document into a form the printer can understand If you are using any non Windows programs set up a printer driver for each of those programs Refer to your program s documentation for more information Z TECHNICAL NOTE If you have the manufacturer s disk that came with your printer you can use it to install the printer on your computer The manufacturers disk may include additional drivers and fonts To set up a printer with the Add Printer Wizard 1 Click Start and click Printers and Faxes The operating system opens a Printers and Faxes window Printers and Faxes File Edit View Favorites Tools Help Oa B Prah E Folders F 2 Troubleshoot printing Q Get help with printing Other Places G Control Panel Sy Scanners and Cameras My Documents A My Pictures 5 My Computer Sample Printers and Faxes window Expansion Options Using a printer 1 5 2 Click Add Printer The Add Printer Wizard a
2. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LASER KLASSE 1 AGAUTION CAUTION This appliance contains a laser system and is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT To use this model properly read the instruction manual carefully and keep it for your future reference In case of any trouble with this model please contact your nearest AUTHORIZED service Station To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam do not try to open the enclosure 2 CLASS 1 Lasen PRoouct Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other LASER KLASSE 1 than those specified in the owners manual may result in hazardous radiation exposure 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 2003 by Toshiba American Information Systems Inc All rights reserved Export Administration regulation This document contains technical data that may be controlled under the U S Export Administration Regulations and may be subject to the approval of the U S Department of Commerce prior to export Any export directly or indirectly in contravention of the U S Export Administration Regulations is prohibited Notice The information contain
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4. AGAUTION 70 avoid damaging the display panel be careful when opening and closing it Never force the panel beyond the point where it moves easily and never use it to lift the computer Screen Keyboard Speaker Speaker TOSHIBA Power button SS SSS SE Keyboard Eapshock en ear a SaaS indicator panel indicator my IT ir AN AccuPoint ll pointing device Programmable buttons System Primary Secondary AccuPoint Il indicator panel button button buttons 42 Finding Your Way Around Keyboard and display features Power button The power button is used to turn on power to the computer For more information see Turning on the computer on page 53 Screen The computer s screen is a liquid crystal display LCD that provides clear sharp images Keyboard The 85 key keyboard provides all the functionality of a full size keyboard It has several built in hot key functions that turn system functions on and off For more information on how to use the internal keyboard see Using the keyboard on page 87 For information on using an external keyboard see Connecting external optional devices on page 150 Keyboard indicator panel These lights provide information about various keyboard functions See Keyboard indicator panel lights on page 44 for a description of the panel lights AccuPoint II pointing device This device combines the function of a mouse
5. 3 Slide the module out of the computer Sliding the module out If you are removing the weight saver retain it for transporting the computer when no other module is installed in the Slim SelectBay Inserting a module into the Slim SelectBay To install a module into the Slim SelectBay simply slide the module all the way into the Slim SelectBay 18 Connecting Other External Devices Inserting and removing hard drives Inserting and removing hard drives Depending upon the original hard drive installed in your computer you may wish to increase storage capacity You may add hard drive types based on those available for your computer You can also additional hard drive space by inserting a drive into the select bay module To change the internal hard drive 1 Shut down your computer completely using the Shut Down command See Powering down the computer on page 107 2 Unplug the computer 3 Close the display panel and remove any cables you may have connected 4 Tum the computer upside down 5 Remove the screw on the hard drive cover Removing the hard drive cover screw 6 Lift the hard drive bay cover to expose the hard drive 7 Grasp the plastic tab on the exposed edge of the hard drive and pull it to remove the hard drive from the computer Connecting Other External Devices 19 Inserting and removing hard drives Removing the hard drive from the computer 8 Install the new hard drive
6. 4 Click and hold the primary button as you drag the highlighted item from Explorer to the key on the Fn esse keyboard to which you want to assign it 68 Toshiba Utilities Fn esse 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 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 program Using the keyboard or pointing device to assign keys To assign a key to open a program or document start Fn esse and either 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 K FnY z Assign an FnKey to launch an Direct application directly Popup Assign an FnKey to popup a list that is used to launch an application Clear Clear the current FnKey assignment Help IV Confirm all changes to key assignments Sample Fn esse assignment type dialog box Toshiba Utilities 1 69 Fn esse Making a direct key assignment 1 Select Direct to display the Add Edit Command dialog box 2
7. DEFINITION This icon indicates the definition of a term used in the text LAS A Other documentation Your computer comes with the following documentation in addition to this user s guide An electronic version of the user s guide Look for the user s guide icon on your desktop or in the DOCS folder on the C drive Guides for other programs that may come preinstalled on your computer or that are available for installation on your Recovery CDs Z Ww For accessory information visit Toshiba s web site at toshiba com o Ww The Microsoft Windows operating system documentation which explains the features of the operating system Introduction 33 Service options Service options Toshiba offers a full line of service options built around its SelectServ warranty programs For more information visit Toshiba s Web site at toshiba com If you have a problem or need to contact Toshiba see If Something Goes Wrong on page 185 Chapter 1 Finding Your Way Around This chapter presents a grand tour of your Satellite M20 computer It serves as a reference to locate specific parts of the computer Making sure you have everything Before you do anything else consult the Quick Start card shipped with your computer to make sure you received everything If any items are missing or damaged notify your authorized Toshiba representative or your network administrator immediately For additional h
8. Deleting a supervisor PASSWOIC ssccssssssseeccssseceessees 184 Chapter 10 If Something Goes Wrong sssescssseessecssees 185 Problems that are easy tO fIX ccsssseccsssesccsseessssneeesseessen 185 Problems when you turn on the computet 00 187 The Windows operating system is not working 188 Using Startup options to fix ProbleMS cscecceee 189 Internet PO ODN GAG ccc cccccacescanstsdedecrcadsensssadeh dos trtatcareees 190 The Windows XP operating system can help you 190 Resolving a hardware CONPIICK sccsccsecssecsssecssecessees 191 A plan of AG TOM sissies iesorccicnaeteannacaesnedeirnaanee 191 Resolving hardware conflicts on your OWn 192 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 193 Memory Problems ssssosscssssssssoseesssssesseseessssseesssess 195 Power and the batter ies ccccssscsssecsssecssseesseesseeens 195 Keyboard problems sssssssccsseecsssesesssseesssseseesnseesssses 197 Display problems a ccanetecceccinneen eben men 197 Disk drive OP ODIGINS caseicccasecaccacessnasaciesssecsesscottanisteansiels 199 DVD ROM or DVD ROM CD RW drive problems 202 Sound system PODICMS secccssescsssseeccsssesssseecssseeee 203 eg O80 c001 8 0 1 ee ee 203 Printer problems peccastects cctesssstesestocrcatensstectetnestoeeelat 206 Modem THONGS ccd cnc ctnercacastseaescoesanciscvcaettets 207 Dev
9. NOTE AGAUTION AGAUTION Read the documentation that came with your printer Follow the manufacturer s instructions when connecting a local printer You must supply the proper printer cable If one did not come with your printer you may purchase one from an electronics or computer store If your printer is ECP or IEEE compliant make sure your printer cable is an IEEE 1284 cable 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 Never connect the printer cable while the computer s power is on Doing so may damage the printer the computer or both The following instructions assume you have a parallel printer To connect the printer 66 Connecting Other External Devices Connecting a local printer 1 If the computer is on turn it off If the computer is connected to an AC power source disconnect the AC adapter AGAUTION Never connect the printer cable while the computer is on Doing so may damage the printer the computer or both 4 2 Connect the printer cable to the printer and to the computer s parallel port Use the printer cable illustration as a connection guide To the computer To the printer Identifying the ends of a parallel printer cab
10. T taskbar 133 telephone company procedures 5 telephone line connecting to modem 83 television 57 adjusting display 60 163 connecting 58 159 Toshiba Internet Web sites 211 Toshiba Accessories information 32 Toshiba Console 171 Toshiba Hardware Setup 176 Toshiba online resources 116 Toshiba Power Saver utility 179 Toshiba utilities 165 trademarks 22 transferring files 134 transferring information between computers 134 turning off the computer 55 107 turning on the computer 53 turning on the power 54 type of service telephone 5 U underside 39 Universal Resource Locator URL 134 USB Universal Serial Bus hot swapping 36 ports 36 USB mouse connecting 63 152 user password disabling 182 user passwords setting 180 using a file extension 97 using the AccuPoint II pointing device 91 2 46 Index utilities wireless indicator light 43 Power Management 173 wireless interoperability 7 Toshiba Power Extensions 180 wireless mode hot key 220 utility wireless networking 137 Toshiba Power Saver 179 Wizards Dial Up Networking Wizard 137 V work habits 49 video cables 58 160 Y video display device connecting 58 159 Y cable 63 152 video limitations 61 163 video projector adjusting display 60 video out port 38 volume mute hot key 215 W warranty SelectServ 33 Web sites 210 Support Online 191 Web sites Toshiba 211 Wi Fi wireless networking 137 Wi Fi Mini PCI modules 164 Wi Fi on off antenna
11. 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 Your computer comes with Windows Media Player software This provides an easy to use full featured multimedia control center You can use your computer to record sounds using an external microphone You can play wav sound files or audio CDs using the built in speakers headphones or external speakers Playing an audio CD Insert an audio CD and close the disc tray The CD begins to play 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 1 Exploring Your Options Exploring audio features Windows Media Player Sample Windows Media Player screen The CD Player control panel works much like an ordinary compact disc player To play the CD or to pause click the Play pause button on the CD Player control panel To stop the CD click the Stop button
12. 229 Glossary DVD ROM digital versatile or video disc read only memory A very high capacity storage medium that uses laser optics for reading data Each DVD ROM can hold as much data as several CD ROMs Compare CD ROM E 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 extension See file extension external device See device F 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 saved to a disk A fol
13. AWARNiING Before using headphones to listen to an audio CD turn the volume dial down Playing the CD with the volume set too high could damage your ears Playing CDs using Auto Run If you insert a CD into the CD drive and the Auto Run feature does not automatically start your disk try launching the CD manually To do this follow these steps 1 Open the Start menu and select My Computer 2 Click the CD DVD drive icon The disk drive will run the CD Exploring Your Options 1 45 Exploring audio features If your disk does not run using this method try using an application that is associated with the media on the disk For example if it is a music CD open Windows Media Player and point it to play the CD For other types of media use the associated software to open the files on the disk Creating a CD Your computer may come with a DVD ROM or Multifunction drive that allows you to Play pre recorded DVDs gt Ww Play pre recorded CDs gt Ww Read and write files including music to a CD Recordable CD R or CD Rewritable CD RW disc For details on how to use the software please refer to the respective Online Help menus Recording sounds You may record sounds as wav files by connecting an external microphone or other sound source to the microphone jack DEFINITION A wav pronounced wave file is a Z Windows format for storing sound YS De TECHNICAL NOTE If you record
14. D default The setting selected by a program when the user does not specify an alternative setting device A component attached to the computer Devices may be external outside the computer s case or internal inside the computer s case Printers disk 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 Glossary 228 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 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
15. Pointing Devices Display Boot Priority General Password Device Config Parallel Printer Toshiba Hw Setup program allows you to configure your computer Setup BIOS Version XX X Xxx Default About TOSHIBA Cancel Sample Toshiba HWSetup window The tabs represent various dialog boxes They are General Allows you to view current BIOS hard disk drive and memory settings Password Allows you to set the user password and an owner string K7 Device Config Shows the Device configuration options gt Parallel Printer Allows you to configure the parallel port default settings K Ww Pointing Devices Allows you to use both the AccuPoint II and external pointing devices together or to have the system auto select one Xd Display Allows you to change various default settings for the built in LCD display K Ww Boot Priority Allows you to change the sequence in which your computer searches the drives for the operating system gt kod Keyboard Allows you to configure an external keyboard to emulate the Fn function key o Xd USB Allows you to enable or disable USB Legacy Emulation 1 18 Toshiba Utilities Toshiba Hardware Setup LAN Allows you to set networking functions CPU You can set the CPU Frequency Mode as Dynamically Switchable This mode is the default setting for you computer and auto
16. www World Wide Web Terms These terms may appear in this user s guide A 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 is capable of doing some processing may also be called a controller 225 Glossary 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 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 B backup A copy of a file usually on a removable disk kept in case the original file is lost or damaged basic input output system
17. Display brightness Fn EA This hot key decreases the screen brightness Fn EA This hot key increases the screen brightness s oe 2 QJ 220 Hot Keys Enabling a wireless device Enabling a wireless device Fn This hot key enables disables the optional wireless devices y TM installed in your computer for systems with Wi Fi only The wireless modes are Wi Fi enabled This enables the Wi Fi module Wi Fi disabled This disables the Wi Fi module Keyboard hot keys Fn Pal This hot key turns the cursor control overlay on and off Fn This hot key turns the numeric overlay on and off y y Fn This hot key turns the scroll lock feature on and off y Appendix B Power Cable Connectors The computer features a universal power supply you can use worldwide This appendix shows the shapes of the typical AC power cable connectors for various parts of the world USA and Canada United Kingdom ac UL approved il CSA approved BS approved Australia Europe AS approved VDA approved NEMKO approved 221 Glossary G TECHNICAL NOTE Some features defined in this A glossary may not be available on your computer Acronyms These acronyms may appear in this user s guide AC alternating current BIOS basic input output system bps bits per second CD compact disc CD ROM compact disc read only memory CD RW compact disc rewrite memory CMOS complementary metal oxide semiconductor COM
18. Lets you connect an external monitor or projector Parallel port Lets you connect a parallel printer or other parallel C device Modem port Lets you connect the computer s internal modem directly to a conventional telephone line ened The Network port RJ45 jack provides access to a LAN via standard Ethernet network cable F J Serial port Lets you connect a serial mouse serial printer or other serial device Right side Speaker HDD bay cover Speaker Lets you hear stereo sound from a CD or DVD in addition to system alarms and audible warnings associated with your software 38 Finding Your Way Around Making sure you have everything Left side DVD CD manual eject hole DVD CD eject button Speaker Wireless antenna on off m Video out port switch T L J Volume D j control Slim SelectBay module DVD ROM drive shown L PC Card ejection buttons PC Card slots PC Card lock functional only on systems with a Security lock slot wireless module installed Speaker Lets you hear stereo sound from a CD or DVD in addition to system alarms and audible warnings associated with your software Video out port Lets you connect your computer to an external video device such as a standard television set The security lock slot allows you t
19. The Toshiba Console window appears 3 Select Security t TOSHIBA Console Supervisor User password password Sample Toshiba Console Security window Click the Supervisor password icon 4 5 Select Registered 6 Enter a password then enter it again to verify 7 Click OK 1 84 Toshiba Utilities Using a supervisor password Deleting a supervisor password 1 Click Start then click All Programs 2 Point to Toshiba Console then click the resulting Toshiba Console selection The Toshiba Console window appears 3 Select Security t TOSHIBA Console a AR A Supervisor User password password r R Security Sample Toshiba Console Security window 4 Click the Supervisor password icon 5 Select Not Registered 6 Enter the correct password 7 Click OK then click OK again to exit Chapter 9 lf Something Goes Wrong Some problems you may encounter when using your notebook computer are relatively easy to identify and solve Others may require help from your dealer or the manufacturer of a 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 t
20. composite port NOTE Video cables are not included with your computer To connect a device to the video out port you ll need to purchase a composite video cable To connect the device 1 Connect one end of the video cable to the external video device Refer to the documentation provided with the device for the location of its video in port Connecting Other External Devices DO Using external display devices E 2 Connect the other end of the video port adapter cable to the video out port on the left side of the computer 3 Connect the external device s power cable to a live electrical outlet 4 Turn on the external video device 5 Set the display mode by pressing Fn F5 or by setting the Display Properties settings For more information see Directing the display output when you turn on the computer on page 59 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 port on the back of the computer 2 Connect the device s power cable to a live electrical outlet 3 Turn on the external device 4 Set the display mode by pressing Fn F5 or by setting the Display Properties settings For more information see Directing the display output when you turn on the computer below Directing the display output when you turn on the computer On
21. itself Make sure you installed the proper printer drivers as shown in Setting up your printer on page 156 You may have connected the printer while the computer is on Disable Stand By 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 If Something Goes Wrong 20 Resolving a hardware conflict Try printing another file For example you could create and attempt to print 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 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 is 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 135 Check the communications parameters baud rate parity data length and stop bits specified in t
22. requires power to operate To remove a disc without turning on the computer 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 disc eject button on the right side of the computer Some discs run correctly but others do not If the problem is with an application CD ROM refer to the software s documentation and check that the hardware configuration meets the program s needs The color of the materials used to make the disc can affect its reliability Silver colored CD ROMs are the most reliable followed by gold colored CD ROM Green colored CD ROMs are the least reliable If Something Goes Wrong 203 Resolving a hardware conflict Sound system problems You do not hear any sound from the computer Adjust the volume control 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 Changing the settings for the Record Monitor feature in the Recording Control Utility default Off or the Mute feature in the Mixer Utility default Enabled may cause feedback Revert to the default settings PC Card problems PC Cards PCMCIA compatible in
23. s This device may not cause harmful interference This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Contact Toshiba America Information Systems Inc 9740 Irvine Blvd Irvine CA 92618 1697 949 583 3000 Industry Canada requirement This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conform la norme NMB 003 du Canada FCC requirements The following information is pursuant to FCC CFR 47 Part 68 and refers to internal modems Installation When you are ready to install or use the modem call your local telephone company and give them the following information The telephone number of the line to which you will connect the modem The FCC registration number of the modem The Ringer Equivalence Number REN of the modem which is 0 6B The modem connects to the telephone line by means of a standard jack called the USOC RJLIC Type of service Your modem is designed to be used on standard device telephone lines Connection to telephone company provided coin service central office implemented systems is prohibited Connection to party lines service is subject to State tariffs If you have any questions about your telephone line such as how many pieces of equipment you can connect to it the telephone company will provide this information upon request Telephone comp
24. 8 Learning the Basics Using a compact disc drive To print a file 1 If your printer is not on turn it on now 2 Open the File menu of your Windows program and click Print The program displays a Print dialog box General Options Select Printer e S 5 a gt Add Printer Fax gt LaserJet Status Ready Printto file Preferences Location Comment Find Printer Page Range all Number of copies 1 OPages 1 aa Enter either a single page number or a single i Je page range For example 5 A sample Print dialog box 3 Specify the print parameters For example the range of pages and number of copies to print 4 Click Print Using a compact disc drive Your Satellite M20 computer may have a DVD ROM drive or Multifunction drive Learning the Basics 99 Using a compact disc drive If a DVD ROM or Multifunction drive is not currently installed in the Slim SelectBay follow the instructions in Using Slim SelectBay modules on page 75 HINT Your DVD ROM drive is set to play Region 1 A ce North America DVD ROMSs DYED C1 aise Drive in use indicator light Eject button Manual eject hole A DVD CD ROM drive Drive in use indicator light Indicates when the CD ROM or DVD ROM drive is in use Eject button Press to release the disc tray The eject button does not function when the computer s power is off
25. AGAUTION Do not press the eject button or turn off the computer while the Drive in use indicator light is glowing Doing so could damage the 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 AGAUTION Never use a pencil to press the eject button Pencil lead can break off inside the computer and damage it 1 00 Learning the Basics Using a compact disc drive Inserting compact discs To insert a compact disc into the DVD ROM or CD ROM drive 1 Make sure the computer is turned on 2 Make sure the in use indicator light is off 3 Press the DVD ROM or CD ROM drive s eject button The disc tray slides partially out of the drive about 1 inch HINT The drive will not open if the computer s power is f j off 4 Grasp the tray and pull it fully open The 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 CDs and DVDs on page 102 6 Place the disc carefully in the disc tray label side up Learning the Basics 1 01 Using a compact disc drive Positioning the disc in the drive 7 Gently press the disc onto the
26. Battery pack Lets you use your computer when a standard electrical outlet is not available For further information about using the battery see Running the computer on battery power on page 118 40 Finding Your Way Around Keyboard and display features ey oc A Battery lock Locks the battery in place to prevent accidental removal Slim SelectBay release Keeps the Slim SelectBay module secure in its compartment Memory module Lets you add more memory to your computer For more information see Adding memory on page 71 Slim SelectBay slot The slot holds one of several interchangeable devices which offer exceptional system flexibility For more information see Using Slim SelectBay modules on page 75 PC Card lock Keeps the PC Cards secure in their slots The expansion memory cover protects the slot in which you can install up to two memory modules For more information on expanding your computer s memory see Adding memory on page 71 Keyboard and display features Front with the display panel open To view the front of the computer with the display panel open 1 Locate the display latch on the front of the computer Releasing the display latch Finding Your Way Around At Keyboard and display features 2 Slide the display latch to the right and lift the display panel Opening the display panel 3 Adjust the display panel to a comfortable viewing angle
27. 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 EYXF2CS TELECOM ENGINEERING CENTER 20 Approval Number 01INYDA1305 The following restrictions apply K Do not disassemble or modify the device Do not install the embedded wireless module into other device CD ROM DVD ROM and Multifunction drive safety instructions The CD ROM DVD ROM and Multifunction drives employ a laser system To ensure proper use of this product please read this instruction manual carefully and retain for future reference Should the unit ever require maintenance contact an authorized service location Use of controls adjustments or the performance of procedures other than those specified may result in hazardous radiation exposure To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam do not try to open the enclosure 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
28. Enter the Description Command Line and Working Directory for the new Fn esse key assignment or click the Browse button to specify this information 3 Click OK Making a popup assignment 1 Select Popup to display the Application Explorer dialog box 2 Select the desired folder The left side of the Application Explorer window displays the folders in the 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 Tocreate 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 Windows XP 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 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 1 10 Toshiba Utilities Hotkey utility To view items in a popup list click the Expand popup lists check box Changing or removing existing key assignments In the Fn esse keyboard click the key you wish to change wi
29. 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 13 In the frequency bandwidth of this equipment industrial device scientific device medical device like microwave oven licensed premises radio station and non licensed specified low power radio station for mobile object identification system RF ID that is used in product line of factories Other Radio Stations are used 1 Please make sure before using this equipment that no Other Radio Stations are used in the neighborhood 2 In case that RF interference occurs to Other Radio Stations from this equipment please change promptly the frequency for use place to use or stop emitting Radio 3 Please contact TOSHIBA Direct PC if you have a problem such as interference from this equipment to Other Radio Stations XQ J 2 Indication The indication shown below appears on this equipment 2 4 this equipment uses a frequency of 2 4 GHz DS This equipment uses DS SS modulation The interference range of this equipment is less than 40m A U N 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 Fr
30. 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 Exchanging data with another computer To transfer a large amount of information between computers you can use the Windows XP Briefcase or a specialized synchronization program and the computer s parallel port Transferring files You can transfer files to another computer using your infrared port or with an adapter cable To transfer files through the parallel port you need an optional LapLink compatible parallel cable To transfer files 1 Connect the cable Exploring Your Options 1 35 Exchanging data with another computer Load the transfer program on both computers Set any specific options Start the transfer an amp UO N When you have finished transferring files close the programs on both computers Getting help transferring files 1 Click Start then Help and Support 2 Click the Index icon on the toolbar 3 In the dialog box type direct cable connection 4 Follow the online guide instructions Setting up for communications In order to connect to the Internet use an online service or commu
31. batteries If you cannot find the information you need contact your network administrator for assistance Conserving 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 DVD ROM CD ROM and diskette drives or other optional devices K Ww 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 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 usage modes Using one of these modes 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 usage mode and discuss each power saving option Mobile Computing Conserving power 1 29 Power usage modes in Windows XP In Windows XP you can choose from predefined power usage modes or select your own combination of
32. by sliding it into the hard drive bay and pressing it firmly until it locks Do not force the drive into the computer Inserting the new hard disk drive 9 Replace the hard drive cover and tighten the screw removed in step 5 above 30 Connecting Other External Devices Inserting and removing PC Cards Inserting and removing PC Cards Your Satellite M20 computer comes with two stacked PC Card slots and supports three types of PC Cards K K2 Type I cards You can install up to two of these cards one in each slot Type I cards You can install up to two of these cards one in each slot Type II cards You can install just one of these cards Inserting a PC Card NOTE T a Use caution when lifting or turning your computer Failure to do so may result in damage to components such as cables attached to your computer or to the computer itself 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 2 3 Turn off the computer You may also hot swap a PC Card Stop the PC Card by clicking the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the System Tray After the PC Card is stopped it is safe to remove Locate the PC Card slot on the left side of the computer If the PC Card slots are locked unlock them by turning the computer over locating the PC Card lock and sliding the lo
33. center spindle until you feel it click into place AGAUTION Handle 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 AGAUTION f you insert the disc incorrectly it may jam the drive If this happens contact your 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 1 02 Learning the Basics Using a compact disc drive Removing compact discs To remove a compact disc CD or DV D with the computer turned on 1 Press the eject button on the drive AGAUTION 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 until it is fully open remove the disc and place it in its protective cover 3 Gently push the tray in to close it To remove a compact disc with the computer turned off 1 Insert a slender object such as a straightened paper clip into the manual eject hole 2 Gently pull the tray out until it is fully open remove the disc and place it in its protective cover 3 Gent
34. computer 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 3 Slide the PC Card lock located underneath the PC Card slots to secure your PC Cards in place W 4 Insert the cable s locking end into the security lock slot on the computer then give the key a quarter turn and remove it The computer is now securely locked Also any device in the PC Card slots are now secured to the computer by the locking mechanism Locking the computer Caring for your computer This section gives tips on cleaning and moving your computer For information about taking care of your computer s battery see Running the computer on battery power on page 118 1 06 Learning the Basics Backing up your work Cleaning the computer AGAUTION Keep liquids including cleaning fluid out of the computers keyboard speaker 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 Ask your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for appropriate cleaning products Moving the computer Before moving your computer even across the room make sure all disk activity has ended the drive indicator light stops glowing and all external peripheral cables are disconnected AGAUTION Do
35. 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 stores 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 the AccuPoint control button or mouse button rapidly twice without moving the AccuPoint or mouse In the Windows operating system this refers to the primary AccuPoint control button or 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 AccuPoint control button or mouse button while moving the cursor to drag a selected object In the Windows operating system this refers to the primary AccuPoint control button or left mouse button unless otherwise stated driver See device driver DVD An individual digital versatile or video disc See also DVD ROM
36. drive connecting 70 external display adjusting 163 external display adjusting 60 external monitor not working 199 using 159 external speakers 71 F fan CPU 36 FAT File Allocation Table 200 fax branding 6 FCC Notice Declaration of Conformity Information 3 FCC requirements 4 file extensions 97 file names 97 2 40 Index file backing up 86 files backing up 106 printing 98 saving 95 FN keys 88 Fn esse 92 starting 166 using to assign keys 168 Fn esse program 166 assigning a key 166 using drag and drop 167 function keys 88 H hard disk drive light 43 hardware conflicts 191 resolving 192 headphone jack 35 headphones connecting 71 using 147 Help Windows XP 190 Hibernation enabling 180 Hibernation mode 56 107 111 configuring 112 starting again from 113 Hibernation mode hot key 218 hot key display modes 219 external display output 161 Hibernation mode 218 keyboard 220 keyboard overlays 220 power usage mode 217 Stand By mode 218 volume mute 215 wireless mode 220 hot key power usage mode 129 hot key utility 170 hot keys 215 hot swapping PC Cards 103 peripherals 36 IC CS 03 certified equipment instructions 6 icon definition 32 hint 32 internet explorer 132 recycle bin 132 technical note 32 icons Windows XP Professional desktop 132 icons safety 31 indicator panel keyboard 42 system 42 indicator panel lights 42 Industry Canada requirement 4 infrared port 35 Installation 5 instal
37. drives megabyte MB A unit of data equal to 1 048 576 bytes 1024 x 1024 bytes See also bytes 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 temporarily 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 233 Glossary 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 N 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 prin
38. folder 6 In the left part of the window click Windows XP 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 a 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 Click Start 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 Cancel Browse Sample Run dialog box Learning the Basics 95 Saving your work 2 Inthe Run dialog box 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 then click OK K If you do not know the location click Browse In the Browse dialog box enter the file name for example wordpad exe and select the drive to search When the operating system has found the file click Open paa HINT To run the same program again click the arrow to a the right of the text box and select the command line Wp from the drop down list Saving your work Before you turn off the computer save your work on the hard disk drive or a diskette This is an important aspect of comput
39. for an extended time Restarting from Turn Off or Shut down uses the most time and battery power K When starting up again the system does not automatically open programs and files you were using To power down the computer using the Turn Off Computer command click Start Turn Off Computer and select Turn Off Learning the Basics 1 09 Powering down the computer Turn off computer Turn Off Stand By Restart Sample Turn Off Computer Windows dialog box The computer shuts down completely NOTE Holding the shift key while the Turn Off computer Windows dialog box is open changes the Stand By button to hibernate For more information about setting up hibernation Using Standby on page 113 Shutting down more quickly In addition you can shut down the computer by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel To use either of these methods you first need to turn it on in Toshiba s Power Saver utility 1 Click Start Control Panel then Performance and Maintenance ij 2 Click the Toshiba Power Saver icon In the Running on batteries section click the Details button then the System Power Mode tab 4 Select the options you want from the drop down lists When I press the power button Set this option to Power Off to have the computer shut down when you press the power button 1 1 0 Learning the Basics Powering down the computer Full Power Properties Genera
40. in place and lift the cover off of the memory module bay Removing the memory module cover AGAUTION Static electricity can damage the memory module Before you handle the module touch a grounded metal surface to discharge any static electricity you may have built up To avoid damaging the memory module be careful not to touch its pin connector on the side you insert into the computer 6 Remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging N Insert the memory module in the slot and gently press it down into place The clips on either side of the module will click to secure the module T 4 Connecting Other External Devices Adding memory Inserting the memory module into the slot 8 Replace the cover plate and the screws 9 Tum the computer over and restart it When you turn on the computer it automatically recognizes the additional memory Removing a memory module If you need to remove a memory module 1 Complete steps 1 6 in Installing a memory module to shut down the computer and open the memory module cover 2 Pull the clips away from the memory module The memory module pops partially out of the slot Connecting Other External Devices 15 Using Slim SelectBay modules Pulling the clips away from the memory module 3 Carefully remove the module from the slot 4 Replace the cover plate and screws 5 Turn the computer over and restart it Using Slim SelectBay modules T
41. not pick up the computer by its display panel or by the back where the ports are located Although your notebook computer is built to withstand reasonable shock and vibration transport it in a carrying case for long trips You can purchase a carrying case from your Toshiba dealer through the accessories information packaged with your system or visit toshiba com Backing up your work Back up all the files you create in case something happens to your computer If you have a network partition you can hold copies of your files there Learning the Basics 1 07 Preparing for communications Alternatively you can back up your files using a writable CD ROM or Multifunction drive or to diskette one at a time as you are working on them Preparing for communications To connect to the Internet use an online service or communicate across the telephone lines with another computer you may need A modem supplied with your computer gt A telephone line A browser or communications program K2 kod An Internet Service Provider ISP or an online service if you plan to use the Internet K Before you can use the modem you must connect it to a standard voice grade telephone line See Connecting your modem to a telephone line on page 83 for details Powering down the computer NOTE Pushing the power button before shutting down the Windows operating system could cause you to lose your work Ma
42. not use this device disable option from the Device usage drop down 7 Click OK Exploring Your Options 1 30 An overview of using the Internet 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 Setting up a wireless connection For information on how to set up a wireless connection refer to your wireless networking device documentation or your network administrator Accessing the wireless modules using your computer s system tray The following information is for systems which have integrated wireless modules When using your Wi Fi Mini PC module your computer may display a Safely Remove Hardware icon in the desktop s system tray to indicate that it is in use Do not confuse the system tray s icon with other removable PC Card devices you may have installed You can use the system tray s Safely Remove Hardware icon to turn off your Wi Fi Mini PCI module However if you do so you will need to restart the computer in order to reactivate the module Your Wi Fi Mini PCI module is integrated into your computer system It is recommended that you do not remove the module from your computer For assistance contact a Toshiba Wireless Authorized Service Provider An overview of using the Internet The following sections give a quick introduction to the Internet and some of its exciting features under these heading
43. 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 You can still use the overlay keys to type alphabetic characters while the numeric overlay is on To do so For lowercase letters hold down Fn while you type the letters For uppercase letters hold down both Fn and Shift while you type the letters To use the cursor control keys when the numeric overlay is on A Press and hold down Shift while you use the cursor control overlay keys To return to the numeric overlay release Shift 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 type alphabetic characters while the overlay is on 1 For lowercase letters hold down Fn while you type the letters For uppercase letters hold down both Fn and Shift while you type the letters Learning the Basics 91 Using the AccuPoint II pointing device To use the numeric ove
44. 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 Wireless LAN device prior to turning on the equipment 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 Industry Canada IC This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada 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 website 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 utili
45. panel you can start it again by opening the display panel 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 210 Chapter 5 Mobile Computing Toshiba s energy saver design Your computer enters a low power 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 is maximum energy efficiency so that you can use it for longer periods of time while traveling For more information on managing your power usage see Power usage modes in Windows XP on page 129 This chapter covers all the aspects of using your computer on battery power 117 11 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power Running the computer on battery power q__ _ The computer contains a removable lithium ion Li ion battery pack that provides power when you are away from an AC outlet This is the main battery You can recharge it many times Battery Notice To ensure that the battery maintains its maximum capacity operate the computer on bat
46. power management options To do this 1 Click Start Control Panel then Performance and Maintenance 2 Click the Toshiba Power Saver icon Open the Power Save Modes tab and set your options For more information see Toshiba Power Saver utility on page 179 Using a hot key to set the power usage mode You may use a hot key to set the power usage mode To set the power usage mode 1 Press Fn and F2 simultaneously to display the power usage pop up window g LAS High Power Sample Power usage mode pop up window 2 While continuing to press Fn press F2 until you select the desired power usage mode The power usage modes under battery power are Long Life Normal High Power DVD Playback Presentation and Super Long Life The power usage mode under AC power is Full Power only 3 Release the Fn key 1 3 Mobile Computing Additional options for power The pop up window disappears You re now in the selected mode For more information on setting the battery power usage mode see Toshiba Power Saver utility on page 179 Additional options for power Depending on the amount of time you spend away from external power sources the capacity of one battery pack may be sufficient for your needs However if you need more portable power Toshiba provides these options oe Purchase extra battery packs A Install a secondary battery module in the Slim SelectBay See Using Slim SelectBay
47. sound card or SCSI adapter Glossary 23 4 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 picture 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 AccuPoint 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 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 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 a
48. switch 39 Windows Explorer 93 Windows Media Player 143 Windows Millennium Edition Help 191 Windows Standby 56 Windows Start menu 93 Windows XP Help 190 Help and Support 190 problem solving 188 Windows XP Professional Briefcase 134 Windows XP Professional desktop icon 132 Windows XP Professional taskbar 134 Windows XP Professional desktop 131 me 247 2 48 Index
49. telephone number of the network gt Ww To wirelessly access a network you need an optional wireless networking PC Card or an optional Wi Fi module For more information about wireless networking refer to your wireless network device documentation or contact your authorized Toshiba service provider 1 3 Exploring Your Options Exchanging data with another computer 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 and point to All Programs 2 Point to Accessories then to Communications and click New Connection Wizard 3 Enter the phone number of your network connection and let the program dial the number The computer connects to the network Using 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 for 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 then Performance and Maintenance 2 Click the System icon 3 Click the Hardware tab and then click the Device Manager button 4 Select the network adapter in Network Adapters 5 Click the Properties icon on the toolbar 6 Select the Do
50. the monitor s power cable is firmly plugged into a working power outlet Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is firmly attached 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 the 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 If Something Goes Wrong 1 99 Resolving a hardware conflict 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
51. under the following conditions om The battery is extremely hot or cold To ensure that the battery charges to its full capacity wait until it reaches room temperature o The battery is almost completely discharged Leave the power connected and the battery should begin charging after a few minutes The main battery charges the RTC battery During normal use the main battery keeps the RTC battery adequately charged Occasionally the RTC battery may lose its charge completely especially if you ve had the computer turned off for a long time G TECHNICAL NOTE The RTC battery does not charge L while the computer is turned off even when AC power is attached 1 2 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power Monitoring battery power The computer s main battery light gives you an indication of the main battery s current charge Green indicates the AC adapter has fully charged the battery Amber indicates the AC adapter is charging the battery Off indicates that the battery is not being charged NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending upon o management settings applications and features used Flashing amber indicates that the computer is using battery power and the battery s charge is running low HINT Be careful not to confuse the battery light 3 BEA with the on off light cb When the on off light flashes J amber it indicates that the
52. with the convenience of never having to remove your hands from the keyboard The AccuPoint II buttons Primary and Secondary work with the AccuPoint II pointing device For further information see Setting up your software on page 55 System indicator panel These lights provide status information about various system functions See the following section for a description of each panel light Indicator panel lights This panel is located on the front of the computer mB oauSet P AC power light Glows green when the computer is connected to an AC power source Finding Your Way Around 43 Keyboard and display features C C p On off light Indicates whether the computer is on off or in a Standby power down mode 7 Glows green when the computer is on Flashes amber when you power down the computer using the Standby command 7 May flash amber if the computer is overheating Main battery light Indicates the status of the main battery Flashes amber when you are running on battery power and the battery charge is running low Does not glow when you are running on battery power and the battery charge is not running low Glows amber when you are connected to AC power and the battery is charging Glows green when you are connected to AC power and the battery is fully charged For more information see Monitoring battery power on page 120 Hard disk drive ligh
53. 1 communications port 1 serial port COM2 communications port 2 serial port CPU central processing unit 222 223 Glossary DC DMA DIMM DOS DPI DSTN DVD DVD ROM ECP EPROM FAT FCC FIR GB HDD IEEE Vo IRQ ISP LAN LCD LPT1 LSI MB MIDI PC PCI PCMCIA direct current 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 1 parallel port large scale integration megabyte Musical Instrument Digital Interface personal computer Peripheral Component Interconnect Personal Computer Memory Card International Association Glossary 22 A RAM random access memory RFI radio frequency interference ROM read only memory RTC real time clock SCSI small computer system interface DDRAM double data random access memory SRAM static random access memory SVGA super video graphics adapter TET thin film transistor USB universal serial bus URL uniform resource locator WAN wide area network
54. 38 plugged in 174 pointing device AccuPoint II 42 port COM 135 Ethernet LAN 138 infrared 35 modem 37 me 243 monitor 37 network 37 parallel 37 PS 2 mouse keyboard 36 RGB 37 57 serial 37 USB Universal Serial Bus 36 video out 38 57 video out connecting to 58 160 posture 47 power alarms 122 computer will not start 187 options 130 problem solving 195 taking care of your battery 125 turning on 54 universal power supply 221 power button 42 54 Power Management 173 running on batteries 174 power mode creating new 175 customizing 175 power off Shut down command 108 power off guidelines 56 power source 51 power usage mode hot key 129 power usage mode hot key 217 power usage modes 128 powering down using Standby 114 powering off 107 precautions 49 other computer use 49 printer choosing a driver 66 156 connecting a parallel 155 local connecting 65 problem solving 206 207 set up 66 156 using 154 printer serial 37 printing a file 98 problem solving AC power 196 accessing disk drives 187 battery charge does not last 196 battery not charging 196 can not read a diskette 201 can t insert diskette in drive 201 cannot access DVD ROM Multifunction 202 changing display properties 199 checking device properties 194 compact discs not running correctly 202 computer hangs when PC Card inserted 205 computer will not power up 187 contacting Toshiba 209 210 corrupted damaged d
55. 4 Press Ctrl and v simultaneously to paste the details into Notepad If Something Goes Wrong 1 87 Problems when you turn on the computer 5 Add a paragraph break and type some notes describing what you were doing when you received the message 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 adapter and power cable properly or installed a charged battery Press and hold down the power button for a few seconds If you are using the AC adapter check that the wall outlet is working by plugging in another device such as a lamp The computer starts but when you press a key nothing happens You are probably in Stand By 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 191 The computer is not accessing the hard disk or the 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 c
56. 5 Back with rear panel OPEN sseccssssessssesccssssessssnecsessses 37 ll0 11E 01 ae eee ee eee ee eee 37 Left SING serea e 38 IN Toclsct 0 eae sesrnea neenetesente trier teen notre ee ene cerns 39 Keyboard and display features csssscsssesssseecesssessssees 40 Front with the display panel OPeN ccssccssecssseees 40 Indicator panel NOUS ccc scsccsceseseconsseccomsensasicecdadeectcbesseenses 42 Keyboard indicator panel lights ssccsssecsseecssseeseee 44 24 Chapter 3 Getting Started 45 Selecting a place tO WOFK scccsssccssessssecsstecsesssseesseesseee 45 Creating a computer friendly environment 00 45 Keeping yourself COMPOrtaDIE csseccsssecccssecsssseecen 46 Other precautions acssccessccessSaasetdettvistersceeceesnchaancerdesnetalete 49 Setting UP your COMPLET s csscccosesssssseesssseesssseeessseeeess 50 Connecting tO a POWEF SOUICE sccsssecsssecsssecsseecessees 51 Turning ON the COMPUTEL cesccsseccsseessseccsseecsseecsseeesssee 53 Opening the display Panel cccssssecsssecsssecsssecssseeessees 53 Turning on the OWED sncascscssnesesessessrsnesoccovicerstnactasnncasate 54 Setting up your SOWALE csscssssscssssseecssseesssteesssteessssees 55 Registering your computer with Toshiba 55 Setting up other CEVICES csscccsseccssessssecscssesseecssees 55 Turning off the COMI U
57. 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 bit Short for binary digit A bit is the smallest unit of information used by a computer A group of eight bits is a byte See also byte 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 Glossary 226 bus An electrical circuit that connects the central processing unit CPU with oth
58. Before adding any of these devices to the computer be sure to complete Setting up your software on page 55 After setting up your computer you may want to K Ww Add more memory Ww Connect a mouse K2 Ww Connect a full size keyboard Ww Connect an external monitor Getting Started D Setting up your computer Connect a local printer Install PC Cards For more information on installing specific devices see Connecting Other External Devices on page 57 Connecting to a power source The AC adapter allows you to power the computer from an external AC power source and to charge the computer s batteries AC adapter Power cable Power cable and AC adapter AGAUTION Use only the AC adapter supplied with your computer or an equivalent adapter that is compatible Use of any incompatible adapter could damage your computer Toshiba assumes no liability for any damage caused by use of an incompatible adapter When you connect the AC adapter to the computer always follow the steps in the exact order as described in the User s Manual Connecting the power cable to a live electrical outlet should be the last step otherwise the adapter DC output plug could hold an electrical charge and cause an electrical shock or minor bodily injury when touched As a general safety precaution avoid touching any metal parts To connect AC power to the computer 1 Connect the power cable
59. Hibernation A feature of many Toshiba notebook computers that saves to the hard disk 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 231 Glossary 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 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 K keyboard shortcut A key or combination of keys that you use to perform a task instead of using a pointing
60. If the battery has completely discharged it will not begin charging immediately Leave the AC adapter and power cable connected wait 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 If Something Goes Wrong 1 97 Resolving a hardware conflict 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 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 numeric keypad or cursor control light is on press Fn and F10 simultaneously to turn off the cursor control light or press Fn
61. MEN ssciscctvssctscecsdareesascccsadebtearcoecears 55 Closing the display panel ccccssecsseecsssecsssecssseeessees 56 Chapter 4 Connecting Other External Devices 57 Using external display CVICES cccssecssssecsssescessseessees 57 Connecting the display CeVICE c sssecsssecsssecessecsssee 58 Directing the display output when you turn on the COMPUTET ini a i 59 Adjusting the quality of the external display 60 Video limitations acscsis csteccseriescreireadadnanintotinedinmctivadts 61 Using an external KeyDO rd csccsssssccssssccssseecssssescesseesssees 61 Making your external keyboard emulate the Fn key 62 Using a MOUSE as aateccetes Soho rnathates ct pensacretracnsentateremdeies 62 Connecting a serial MOUSE ecccssecsssecssecsstecssseeessees 63 Connecting a USB MOUSE ixccscccsecccssccrssesrensceseerasenseases 63 Connecting a PS 2 MOUSC sssccssessssecscssesseecssees 63 Using a PS 2 mouse simultaneously with AccuPoint Il 64 Connecting a local printer ccsssessssssecssssescssseesssseseessees 65 Setting up your printer ccesscccssecsssssseesssseessseeesssseenees 66 Connecting an external diskette Crive s ssccccssecsseeseee 70 Connecting external speakers or headphones s 71 Connecting a TMG HOP INONG ass catsacccacts coacecdatecsssacceveibdencasd 71 Adding Memory ccssces ccsscencs ctesecstacicseaseeesc
62. MP3 files you will only Va be able to play them on a device capable of playing MP3 files 1 A Exploring Your Options Exploring audio features Using a microphone U 1 Connect an external microphone to the computer 2 Click Start point to All Programs Accessories Entertainment then click Sound Recorder File Edit Effects Help Position Length 0 00 sec 0 00 sec Positioning bar Record Stop Play Skip forward Skip backward Sample Sound Recorder screen 3 Click the Record button 4 Speak normally into the microphone w 5 When yov ve 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 6 To hear what you just recorded click the Play button 7 To save the file select Save from the File menu Exploring Your Options Exploring audio features 1 4 Adjusting recording quality The better the quality of the recording the more disk space the sound file requires Experiment to find a balance that fits your needs 1 Open Sound Recorder if necessary Click Start point to All Programs Accessories Entertainment then click Sound Recorder 2 Inthe Sound Recorder window click Edit then click Audio Properties 3 In the Audio Properties dialog box adjust the Recording Volume Preferred device and Preferred quality 4 Click OK Your
63. Management icon Click the Device Manager button 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 include om The General tab which provides basic information about the device A Troubleshooting button is also present Click troubleshooting A Help and Support window for that device appears For more information about Device Manager refer to Windows XP online help The Resource tab which lists resources assigned to the monitor DVD ROM Multifunction drive diskette disk drive and other power using functions CZ The Drivers tab which displays the drivers being used by the device If Something Goes Wrong 1 95 Resolving a hardware conflict Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may cause errors that seem to be device related It is worthwhile checking for these first 1 Click Start then click Turn Off Computer 2 Click Turn Off The operating system shuts down and turns off the computer automatically 3 Remove the memory module 4 Reinstall the memory module following the instructions in Adding memory on page 71 and making sure it is seated properly 5 Check for the error again 6 If the error recurs remove the memory module entirely and check for the error again If removing the memory m
64. ON 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 APPLICATION 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
65. Override all Modes with settings here button Click DC only to apply the settings only when you are using battery power Click All to apply the settings whenever when you are using battery power or outlet power Click OK Click the Hibernate tab and then click the Enable hibernate support checkbox this is the default setting Click Apply Click OK Click OK again then close the Control Panel Learning the Basics 1 1 3 Powering down the computer The computer is now set to automatically go into Hibernation when your option settings occur NOTE For more information about the Power Saver utility see Toshiba Power Saver utility on page 179 Once the computer is configured put the computer into Hibernation mode by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel depending on the hibernation options taken Starting again from Hibernation mode To start up the computer from Hibernation mode press the power button until the on off light turns green The computer returns to the screen 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 Standby The Standby command puts the computer into a power saving mode Standby holds the current mode of the computer in memory so that when you restart the computer you can continue working from where you left off Factors to consider when choosing Standby
66. Point II button To double click press the primary AccuPoint II button twice in rapid succession The secondary button acts as the second typically right mouse button The function of the secondary AccuPoint II button depends on the program you are using Check your program s documentation to determine whether it uses the right mouse button For more information on programming buttons and keys see Fn esse on page 166 The small left button performs the Internet Back button The small right button performs the Universal scroll Starting a program The easiest way to start a program is to double click the name of the file that contains the information you want to work on To find the file use My Computer or Windows Explorer If you prefer to open the program first you have four options You can 2 Double click the icon for the program on your desktop Ww Use the Start menu K2 Use Windows Explorer or My Computer to locate the program file Use the Run dialog box The next three sections explain how to start a program from the Start menu Explorer and the Run dialog box Learning the Basics 93 Starting a program 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 Cl
67. Satellite M20 Series Users Guide If you need assistance InTouch Center Calling within the United States 800 457 7777 Calling from outside the United States 949 859 4273 For more information see Chapter 9 on page 185 of this guide TOSHIBA C6649 0303M1 2 Models Satellite M20 Series ReWritable CD DVD Drives The computer system you purchased may include a ReWritable CD and or DVD drive s 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 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 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 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 MALFUNCTI
68. TECHNICAL NOTE A serial mouse disables the Va AccuPoint ll With a PS 2 mouse you can choose to have the AccuPoint II active at the same time Connecting Other External Devices 63 Using a mouse Connecting a serial mouse f To connect a serial mouse connect the mouse cable to the serial port at the back of the computer Once connected the mouse is ready to use Refer to your mouse documentation for configuration information Connecting a USB mouse To connect a USB mouse connect the mouse cable to the USB port on the computer Once connected the mouse is ready to use Connecting a PS 2 mouse AGAUTION Make sure the computer is off before you attach the mouse Connecting a PS 2 mouse with the computer s power on can damage the mouse the computer or both If you are connecting a mouse after you have started using the computer begin at step 1 Otherwise proceed to step 2 1 Click Start Turn Off Computer then select Turn Off The operating system shuts off the computer 2 Attach the PS 2 mouse cable to the PS 2 port on the computer HINT Using an optional Y cable allows you to connect a PS 2 mouse and a PS 2 keyboard to the PS 2 port L simultaneously 3 Refer to your mouse documentation for configuration information To use both the PS 2 mouse and the AccuPoint II set this up when you have loaded the operating system 6 A Connecting Other External Devices Using a mouse Usin
69. ach the external keyboard Connecting an external keyboard with the computers power on can damage the external keyboard the computer or both NOTE If you connect a PS 2 keyboard to the computer while it is in Standby mode you will not be able to use the keyboard when you turn the computer on 62 Connecting Other External Devices Using a mouse qra HINT You can only connect one PS 2 device at a time D unless you purchase an optional Y cable Connecting a AD Y cable to the computers PS 2 port allows you to connect a PS 2 compatible mouse and a PS 2 compatible keyboard simultaneously Alternatively you can connect a USB keyboard and mouse to the USB ports Making your external keyboard emulate the Fn key An external keyboard does not have the Fn key contained on the Satellite M20 computer s built in keyboard If you use the computer s hot keys or have set up key combinations in Fn esse you ll probably miss these features when using an external keyboard Do not worry you can use a key combination on the external keyboard to emulate the Fn key You can set up this key combination through the Windows Control Panel Toshiba HWSetup icon For more information about Hardware Setup see Toshiba Hardware Setup on page 176 Using a mouse You may want to use a mouse instead of the computer s built in pointing device the AccuPoint II You can use a serial mouse PS 2 compatible mouse or a USB mouse a
70. age via a telephone fax machine unless such message clearly contains in a margin at the top or bottom 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 other entity or individual sending the message and the telephone number of the sending machine or such business other entity or individual In order to program this information into your fax modem you should complete the setup for your fax software before sending a message 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 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
71. akes 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 Tum Off Computer command or Standby command See Powering down the computer on page 107 to learn more about Standby NOTE The Windows XP operating system records information such as your desktop setup during its shutdown procedure If you do not let the Windows XP operating system shut down normally details such as new icon positions may be lost Learning the Basics 87 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 H TATE YS AAAA maaa a a a E NE TTT eM a A a a a a ces n ja o ja e G aes ES ES Keyboard Character keys Typing wit
72. an assign an Fn key combination to 1 Opena Windows XP operating system program s 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 215 You can assign any key that is not associated with a hot key or a keyboard overlay Starting Fn esse 1 Click Start point to All Programs Toshiba Utilities then click Fn esse The Fn esse keyboard appears ier Fn esse Z X C V BIN Sample Fn esse window 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 2 Ww Unavailable keys are light gray There are two ways to assign a key to open a program or document 7 Using drag and drop Using the keyboard or pointing device 2 The method most often used is drag and drop Using drag and drop to assign a key To assign a key to 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
73. and F11 simultaneously to turn off the numeric keypad 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 s 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 If you have a second keyboard try it If it works the first keyboard may be defective or incompatible with your computer Display problems Here are some typical display problems and their solutions The display is blank Display 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 1 98 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict the Enter key type the password and press Enter If no password is registered press Enter 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 hold the Fn key and press F5 twice A window with display choices pops up Hold the Fn key and press F5 twice again to advance through the display options If you are using an external monitor oe Check that the monitor is turned on Check that
74. any 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 operation 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 any of your telephone equipment is not operating properly you should immediately remove it from your telephone line as it may cause harm to the telephone network If the telephone company notes a problem they may temporarily discontinue service When practical they will notify you in advance of this disconnection If advance notice is not feasible you will be notified as soon as possible When you are notified you will be given the opportunity to correct the problem and informed of your right to file a complaint with the FCC In the event repairs are ever needed on your modem they should be performed by Toshiba Corporation or an authorized representative of Toshiba Corporation 6 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 to use a computer or other electronic device to send any mess
75. ardware icon in the desktop s system tray to indicate that it is in use Do not confuse the system tray s icon with other removable PC Card devices you may have installed You can use the system tray s Safely Remove Hardware icon to turn off your Wi Fi Mini PCI module You will need to restart your computer to turn it back on To avoid restarting your computer you can alternatively use the Wi Fi on off antenna switch Chapter 8 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 determine certain system details set additional options or change default options This chapter describes the utilities supplied by Toshiba i K K K K K K Ww Ww Ww 6 Ww Ww K7 Fn esse Hotkey utility Toshiba Console Toshiba Hardware Setup Toshiba Power Saver utility Enabling Hibernation Setting user passwords Using a supervisor password 165 1 66 Toshiba Utilities Fn esse 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 This section describes how to use the Fn esse program to quickly access your programs and files With Fn esse you c
76. 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 If Something Goes Wrong 1 89 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 This section describes each option and when to use the procedure To open the Startup menu 1 Restart your computer 2 Press F8 when your computer starts The Windows Advanced Options menu displays these options AK Safe Mode Safe Mode with Networking Safe Mode with Command Prompt K K Xa C2 kod Enable Boot Logging Enable VGA Mode 7 Ww Last known good configuration your most recent settings that worked gt Directory Services Restore Mode Windows domain controllers only Debugging Mode C2 Start Windows normally 7 kod Reboot 2 Return to OS Choices menu 1 90 If Something Goes Wrong The Windows operating system is not working See your Windows documentation for further explanation A TECHNICAL NOTE If your computer is connected to a Va network the Startup menu may display different versions of Safe mode Internet problems My Internet connection is very slow Many factors con
77. ast three hours with the computer turned off After that the battery will be completely charged and ready to power the computer AGAUTION Once the battery is charged 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 Turning on the computer The computer is now ready for you to turn it on and begin using it Opening the display panel 1 Slide the display latch to the right 5 A Getting Started Turning on the computer 2 Lift the display panel AGAUTION o 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 Turning on the power To turn on the computer 1 Make sure any external devices such as the AC adapter if you plan to use AC power rather than battery power are properly connected and ready 2 Check to ensure that any attached floppy drives are empty 3 Press and hold the power button in until the on off light on the system indicator panel glows green about one second Turning on the power For the meaning of each light on the system indicator panel see Indicator panel lights on page 42 4 The preinstalled operating system will load automatically AGAUTION When you turn on the computer for the first time do not turn off the power again until the op
78. ata and take one of the following actions Suspend or shut down your computer Shut down your computer and replace the main battery with a charged one Install a secondary battery module in the computer s SelectBay Connect your computer to an AC power source Changing batteries AGAUTION When handling battery packs don t drop or knock them Also be careful not to damage the casing or short circuit the terminals To change the battery 1 Save your work Shut down and turn off the computer Remove all cables connected to the computer Turn the computer over an A UO N If the battery lock is in the locked position towards the center of the computer slide it towards the edge of the computer to unlock it 6 Slide the battery release latch to release the battery 1 2 Mobile Computing Changing batteries Battery release latch 7 Pull the discharged battery module out of the computer Removing the discharged battery AWARNING the battery is leaking or its case is cracked put on protective gloves to handle it and discard it PURA following the advice in Disposing of used batteries on page 127 8 Insert the charged battery into the slot until the latch clicks Mobile Computing 1 25 Taking care of your battery The battery pack has been designed so that you cannot install it with reverse polarity ACAUTIO ON fthe battery does not slide into the slot easily move t
79. ata files 201 Device Manager 193 disabling a device 193 194 disk drive is slow 200 display is blank 197 DVD ROM Multifunction drive tray doesn t eject 202 external display not working 199 external keyboard not working 197 external monitor 198 faulty memory 195 hardware conflict 191 192 high pitched noise 203 illegal operation 186 Internet bookmarked site not found 190 Internet connection is slow 190 keyboard not responding 187 2 4 4 Index keyboard produces unexpected characters 197 missing files trouble accessing a disk 200 modem not receiving or transmitting 207 no sound 203 non system disk or disk error 188 201 PC Card 203 checklist 204 error occurs 206 hot swapping fails 205 not recognized 206 slots appear dead 204 power and batteries 195 printer 206 207 program not responding 185 program not working properly 201 screen does not look right flickers 198 system resources 192 trouble prevention 208 URL address not found 190 using Startup options 189 warning resume failure 188 Windows won t start 187 Windows XP not working 188 program starting 92 programs not running correctly 201 projector 57 connecting 59 protection of stored data 2 PS 2 keyboard external connecting 150 PS 2 mouse connecting 150 using simultaneously with AccuPoint II 64 153 R real time clock RTC battery 118 rear panel closed back 35 rear panel open back 37 recording wav files 145 sounds 145 record
80. ation to keep the computer s processor from overheating The vent lets the processor continue performing at its maximum speed AGAUTION 7o prevent possible overheating of the computers processor make sure you do not block the cooling vent eS USB ports The USB Universal Serial Bus ports provide a connection for USB peripherals USB is a single cabling and connection standard that supports a data transfer rate of up to 480 mega bits per second Mbps for peripherals such as keyboards pointing devices a diskette drive and a video camera USB allows hot swapping of peripherals which means that components may be plugged and unplugged while the computer is on A DEFINITION USB is a peripheral expansion standard Y that supports a data transfer rate of up to 480 Mbps for P r A peripherals such as keyboards pointing devices and monitors USB peripherals have a single standard for cabling and connectors 5 PS 2 port ets you connect an optional PS 2 compatible mouse or keyboard You can use an optional Y cable to connect both a mouse and a keyboard to the port Finding Your Way Around 3 Making sure you have everything Back with rear panel open Serial port a Network port RGB monitor port Modem port ______1 Parallel port C RGB monitor port
81. ature change such as air conditioner vents or heaters K2 Ww Extreme heat cold or humidity Operate the computer within a temperature range of 41 degrees to 95 degrees Fahrenheit 5 degrees to 35 degrees Celsius and 20 percent to 80 percent non condensing humidity Keeping yourself comfortable Strain and stress injuries are becoming more common as people spend more time using their computers However with a little care and proper use of the equipment you can work comfortably throughout the day Using the computer keyboard incorrectly can result in discomfort and possible injury If your hands wrists and or arms hurt while typing stop using the computer and rest If the discomfort persists consult a physician This section provides hints on avoiding strain and stress injuries For more information consult books on ergonomics repetitive strain injury and repetitive stress syndrome Getting Started A Selecting a place to work Placement of the computer Proper placement of the computer and external devices is important to avoid stress related injuries Consider the following when placing your computer Place the computer on a flat surface at a comfortable height and distance You should be able to type without twisting your torso or neck and look at the screen without slouching K Ww If you use an external monitor the top of the screen should be no higher than eye level K Kod If you us
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84. ce you have connected an external display device you can choose to use the internal display only the external device only or both simultaneously The quickest way to change the display output settings is to use the display hot key Fn F5 1 Press Fn and F5 simultaneously 2 While holding down Fn press F5 repeatedly until the setting you want is highlighted 60 Connecting Other External Devices Using external display devices The selections available are Built in display only Built in display and external device simultaneously External device only Built in display and TV or other external video device simultaneously only when in dual controller mode CZ TV or other external video device only 3 Release the Fn key for the selection to take effect GN TECHNICAL NOTE You can also change these settings Va using the Display Properties Box Set the option for the video controller by clicking Start then Control Panel and clicking Display Choose the Settings tab click the Advanced button select Display ae vice select the applicable Monitor type click Apply or For more information on switching the display output see Connecting the display device on page 159 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 additio
85. 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 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 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 200 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 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 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 then click My Computer 2 Right click the drive you want to check and select Properties from the menu The drive s properties box appears 3 Click the Tools tab 4 Click the Check now button The Check Disk All Apps box appears 5 You can choose one or both
86. ck into the unlocked position Connecting Other External Devices 81 Inserting and removing PC Cards 4 Insert the PC Card If you have a Type IH card insert it into the lower part of the slot If you have a Type I or Type II card insert it into either the upper or lower part of the slot Inserting a PC Card 5 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 6 To lock the PC Card in its slot locate the PC Card lock and slide the lock into the locked position To obtain additional security for your computer see Using a computer lock on page 104 Locking the PC Card 82 Connecting Other External Devices Inserting and removing PC Cards Removing a PC Card w l Ifthe PC Card slots are locked unlock them by turning the computer over locating the PC Card lock and sliding it into the unlocked position 2 Locate the PC Card ejection button that corresponds to the slot in which your PC Card is installed The top tab releases a card in the upper slot The bottom tab releases a card in the lower slot 3 Press the PC Card eject button once to extend it and push it in to remove the PC Card Press the PC card ejection button once to extend it The PC Card ejects slightly from the slot 4 Grasp the edges of the PC Card and slide it out of the slot Setting up a PC Card for your computer Som
87. clude many types of devices such as a removable hard disk additional memory or a pager Most PC Card problems occur during installation and setup of new cards If you re 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 Using PC Cards on page 103 for more information 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 204 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 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 chec
88. computer is going into Stand By mode This message box can be set so it doesn t display Do you wish to switch the machine to standby I Do not show this message in the future No Sample Stand By confirmation box For more information about Stand By mode please see Using Standby on page 113 Hibernation mode Fn This hot key puts the computer into Hibernation mode If Hibernation mode is enabled the default a message box is displayed by default to confirm the computer is going into Hibernation mode The message box can be set so it doesn t display Do you wish to switch the machine to hibernation I Do not show this message in the future Sample Hibernation confirmation box If Hibernation mode is disabled this hot key will not respond For more information on Hibernation mode see Enabling Hibernation on page 180 Hot Keys 9 Display modes 2 1 Display modes Fn EA This hot key cycles through the power on display options The display modes are play Built in display panel only lt Built in display panel and external monitor simultaneously 1 We External monitor only K2 Ww Built in display panel and external video device simultaneously External video device only anong Sample 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
89. d memory and return your machine back to its original configuration or contact Toshiba s support center at 800 457 7777 for additional help Since your computer was built to order it should have enough memory to run your current applications However if your requirements change you can install extra memory Installing a memory module Additional memory modules can be installed in the memory expansion slots on the base of the computer You will need a standard Phillips no 1 screwdriver for this procedure AGAUTION Before you install or remove a memory module turn off the computer using the Start menu If you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in Standby or Hibernation mode data will be lost AGAUTION o avoid damaging the computer s screws use a standard Phillips no 1 screwdriver that is in good condition The computer has two memory expansion slots Slot A and Slot B You can install one or two memory modules 1 Shut down your computer completely using the Shut Down command See Powering down the computer on page 107 2 Unplug the computer AGAUTION nstalling a memory module with the computers power on may damage the computer the module or both Connecting Other External Devices 13 Adding memory 3 Close the display panel and remove any cables you may have connected 4 Tur the computer upside down fa 5 Locate and remove the screws that hold the cover plate
90. der is symbolized on screen by a graphical image icon of a file folder A folder can contain files and other folders Glossary 230 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 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 gigabyte GB A unit of data equal to 1 073 741 824 bytes 1024 x 1024 x 1024 bytes See also byte 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 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
91. device such as the AccuPoint kilobyte KB A unit of data equal to 1024 bytes See also byte L L1 level one cache Memory cache built into the processor to help 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 L1 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 Glossary 232 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
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93. e Refer to the documentation provided with the device for the location of its television signal in jack gt 2 Connect the other end of the video cable to the video out port on the computer 3 Connect the external device s power cable to a live electrical outlet 4 Tum on the external video device 5 Set the display mode by pressing Fn F5 or by changing the Display Properties settings For more information see Expansion Options 1 61 Using an external monitor Directing the display output when you turn on the computer on page 161 Z TECHNICAL NOTE If you are connecting to a television you may need to change the display properties Most televisions use or support an 800 x 600 standard resolution Connecting an external monitor You can easily attach an external monitor to your computer if you need a larger screen To do this 1 O 2 3 4 Connect the video cable to the video out port on the computer Connect the monitor s power cable to a live electrical outlet Turn on the external monitor Set the display mode by pressing Fn F5 or by changing the Display Properties settings For more information see the next section Directing the display output when you turn on the computer Once you ve connected an external display device you can choose to use the built in display panel only the external device only or both simultaneously The quickest way to change the display output set
94. e Slovenia 214 Spain If Something Goes Wrong Toshiba s worldwide offices Toshiba Information Systems Espa a S A Parque Empresarial San Fernando Edificio Europa la Planta Escalera A 28831 Madrid San Fernando de Henares Spain Switzerland Ozalid AG Herostrasse 7 8048 Ziirich Switzerland United States Toshiba America Information Systems Inc 9740 Irvine Boulevard Irvine California 92618 United States Sweden Scribona PC AB Sundbybergsvaegen 1 Box 1374 171 27 Solna Sweden United Kingdom Toshiba Information Systems U K Ltd Toshiba Court Weybridge Business Park Addlestone Road Weybridge KT15 2UL United Kingdom The Rest of Europe Toshiba Europe LE GmbH Hammfelddamm 8 D 4 1460 Neuss Germany Appendix A Hot Keys Hot keys are keys that when pressed in combination with the Fn key turn system functions on and off Hot keys have a legend on or above the key indicating the option or feature the key controls Volume Mute Fn This hot key enables disables volume mute on your i computer When volume mute is enabled no sound will come from d the speakers or headphones Q Instant password security Fn E This hot key blanks the display 215 21 6 Hot Keys Instant password security Without a password The Fn F1 key combination turns off the display and activates instant security Using the mouse or any key will make the display reappear Fo
95. e 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 Connecting Other External Devices 83 Connecting your modem to a telephone line Connecting your 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 om Access the Internet om Communicate with your office s local area network LAN or a larger corporate wide area network WAN For specific information about connecting toa LAN or WAN consult your network administrator K Send a fax directly from your computer NOTE For more detailed information regarding your computer s modem visit Toshibas web site attoshiba com Connecting to a phone line 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 RJ11 jack allowing you to connect the modem to a standard voice grade telephone line 1 Plug one end of the telephone cable into the modem port on the back of the computer 8 4 Connecting Other External Devices Connecting your modem to a telephone line Connecting the telephone cable to the modem port 2 Conn
96. e Windows Help e Internet Explorer The Microsoft browser that provides access to the Internet Exploring Your Options 1 33 Exploring the desktop Your desktop may contain other icons depending on your configuration See Windows XP online Help for more specific information on each icon and how to use it Start button You use the Start button to Start programs Access Microsoft Windows XP operating system update information Open documents o kod Adjust system settings Find files gt Ww K Access Windows Help K kod Run programs 2 Suspend system activity and shut down the computer Taskbar Each time you open a program a button associated 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 1 3 Exploring Your Options Exchanging data with another computer You can personalize the taskbar to include not only shortcut icons but also your favorite Internet URL addresses WF DEFINITION URL stands for Uniform Resource Locator Y If which is the address that defines the route to a file on the DA A Web or any other Internet facility Generically it is known as the Web site address System tray The
97. e a paper holder set it at the same height and distance as the screen Seating and posture When using your computer maintain good posture with your body relaxed and your weight distributed evenly Proper seating is a primary factor in reducing work strain Some people find a backless chair more comfortable than a conventional chair Whichever type you choose use the following guidelines to adjust your chair for maximum computing comfort Below eye E 7 N i Approximately 90 angles Footrest Correct posture and positioning of the computer Position your chair so that the keyboard is at or slightly lower than the level of your elbow You should be able to type A 8 Getting Started Selecting a place to work comfortably with your shoulders relaxed and your forearms parallel to the floor If you are using a conventional chair Your knees should be slightly higher than your hips If necessary use a footrest to raise the level of your knees and ease the pressure on the back of your thighs 2 Ww Adjust the back of your chair so that it supports the lower curve of your spine If necessary use a cushion to provide extra back support Lower back support cushions are available at many office supply stores Z Ww Sit with your back straight so that your knees hips and elbows form approximately 90 degree angles when you work Do not slump forward or lean back too far Li
98. ect the other end to the RJ11 wall jack Connecting to a wall jack AGAUTION 7he modem is designed for use with a standard analog telephone line Do not connect the modem to a digital telephone line A digital line will damage the modem Now you re ready to send a fax or use the modem to connect to an online service or the Internet For more information on using a modem see Setting up for communications on page 135 Chapter 4 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 95 for further information HINT Some programs have an automatic save feature ai that can be activated This feature saves your file to the hard disk at preset intervals See your software documentation for details 36 Learning the Basics Computing tips KZ Ww K2 Ww Ww 2 Ww 2 Ww Back up your files to disks or other removable media on a regular basis Label the backup copies clearly and store them in a safe place It s easy to put off backing up because it t
99. ed in this manual including but not limited to any product specifications is subject to change without notice TOSHIBA CORPORATION AND TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS INC TOSHIBA PROVIDES NO WARRANTY WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL OR ANY OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN AND HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH REGARD TO ANY OF THE FOREGOING TOSHIBA ASSUMES NO LIABILITY FOR ANY DAMAGES INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY FROM ANY TECHNICAL OR TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS OR OMISSIONS CONTAINED HEREIN OR FOR DISCREPANCIES BETWEEN THE PRODUCT AND THE MANUAL IN NO EVENT SHALL TOSHIBA BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL CONSEQUENTIAL SPECIAL OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES WHETHER BASED ON TORT CONTRACT OR OTHERWISE 22 ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS MANUAL OR ANY OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF Trademarks AccuPoint II Fn esse Noteworthy InTouch and SelectBay are registered trademarks SelectServ and Ask IRIS Online are trademarks of Toshiba America Information Systems Inc and or Toshiba Corporation IBM and Wake on LAN are registered trademarks and PS 2 is a trademark of IBM Corporation MS DOS Microsoft Windows Windows XP Media Player DirectX and DirectShow are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks and SpeedStep is a trademark of Intel Corporation LapLink is a regist
100. elop good COMPUTING NADITS essseccseecsseesssee 208 If YOU Need further ASSISTANCE csesesssssecceseeecssseecesseeee 209 Before you Call sities ccsadecesyndtstecsededtaenachenchesasecteesdaectessees 209 Contacting Toshiba 2 ccasiscccedeccasnesceecctedegieechdenionsicetente 210 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 0 1111111100102111111222 211 Toshiba s worldwide offices sesccssssecccssecssseeseesssesessees 211 Appendix A OTK GY S stone sesusenssesesedntesnnscecerscscscccterrcaneeinnet 215 Appendix B Power Cable Connectors ssssssssseesseeeees 221 GIOSSALY sssssssssssssssscsseecsssecsssecsseesssecessueesssesssecsssecssecessnecssess 222 Introduction Welcome to the world of powerful portable multimedia computing With your Toshiba notebook computer your work can accompany you wherever you go Satellite M20 computers provide considerable computing power enabling you to perform the most demanding computing tasks from any location You will find your operating system Microsoft Windows XP Home or Microsoft Windows XP Professional already installed on your computer Your operating system offers exciting features and easy Internet access This guide This guide introduces the computer s features You can Read the entire guide from beginning to end Skim through and stop when a topic interests you Use the table of contents and the index to find specific info
101. elp see If Something Goes Wrong on page 185 34 Finding Your Way Around 35 Making sure you have everything Front with the display panel closed p Q Infrared port m Display latch ne x 2 L Headphone jack L Microphone jack L System indicator panel Sliding the display latch opens the computer s display panel For more information see Keyboard and display features on page 40 The system indicator panel consists of several lights that provide information about various system functions For more information see Indicator panel lights on page 42 The infrared port provides a cable free connection for transferring data between your computer and another device such as a printer or another computer that has a compatible infrared port The headphone jack allows you to connect stereo headphones or other audio output devices such as external speakers to the computer Connecting headphones or other devices to this jack automatically disables the internal speakers The microphone jack allows you to connect an external microphone or other audio input device to the computer Back with rear panel closed Cooling vent USB ports DGIN PS 2 port 36 Finding Your Way Around Making sure you have everything oco DCIN Lets you plug in the AC adapter Cooling vent Provides ventil
102. er parts of the computer such as the video adapter disk drives 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 byte A sequence of eight bits A byte is the smallest addressable unit of data See also bit gigabyte kilobyte megabyte 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 p
103. erating system has loaded completely Getting Started 55 Setting up your software Setting up your software 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 2 Confirm acceptance of Microsoft s End User License Agreement and click Next 3 Follow the on screen directions concerning requested information about your computer and preferences NOTE To register online your computer s modem must be connected to a voice grade telephone line or the Internet via a Local Area Network Your computer restarts automatically Registering your computer with Toshiba To register your computer with Toshiba you may either click on the desktop icon to do so electronically or fill in and mail the registration card that shipped with your system Setting up other devices You may want to take this time to set up your printer For more information see Setting up your printer on page 156 Turning off the computer It is generally a good idea to turn off your computer when you are not using it 56 Getting Started Turning off the computer If you are using the computer for the first time leave the computer plugged into a power source even though the computer is off to fully charge the main battery With the computer off it may take up to three hours to recharge the main battery Guideline
104. eravenenarsentsesiaceed 145 Using external speakers or headphones 147 Chapter 8 Expansion Options scscssssesssscssecssseessseessees 149 Devices for office COMPUTING ssecssseccssteecsssesessseessen 149 Connecting external optional devices 150 Using an external KeyDOard csssesssccssesssseecsseesssessssee 150 Making your external keyboard emulate the Fn key 151 Using A MOUSE escatiesncciags tiectinedbeasedsecui eden naietioe 151 Connecting a Serial MOUSE cscssecssseccseceseecsseeees 152 Connecting a USB MOUSEC ccsccsssesssseecstecesseecsseeees 152 Connecting a PS 2 MOUSE ssscsssescssecscssessteessseecees 152 Using a PS 2 mouse simultaneously with AccuPoint I zcicneesecscde a acetate vccscdaatcaciaattige bases 153 28 Using a printer ssc teas cecenecen estou ce teeta 154 Connecting a parallel Printer 155 Setting UP your printer es sssecssssessseesssesscntessssecsses 156 Using an external MOnitor s sssscscsscssssecsssescnesseen 159 Connecting the display C VICE ssecssseccsseccstecesees 159 Directing the display output when you turn on the OMPU genannten een ee 161 Adjusting the quality of the external display 163 Video limitatigps cosncontncsineccnatrnucseniseaadt 163 Using the Wi Fi Min RCI module ee 164 Accessing the Wi Fi Mini PCI module
105. ered trademark of Traveling Software Inc Sound Blaster Pro is a registered trademark of Creative Labs Inc Wi Fi is a trademark of the Wireless Capability Ethernet Alliance Yamaha is a registered trademark of Yamaha Corporation Dolby Manufactured by Toshiba under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories 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 eiae org Contents Chapter 1 IMtrOGUCTION c sescsssessssscsseecsseessecsssecssseesseeeses 30 his W010 16 een aneere eee aie eenee es ne eseeementne te erenrmer erst 30 Safety g 9 ee ee eee een 31 Other icons USEC ssscccscccssecsssecssesssesssnecssseesseessness 32 Other documentation ccc ccdetdacasceceasscsadsnescxcasdecnasnariosneds 32 Service Options acca uracantnacniacnmcanne eames 33 Chapter 2 Finding Your Way Around sssscssseesseesseeeees 34 Making Sure you have Verything sscssssssesssseeccssseesssees 34 Front with the display panel ClOS C sssccssecssecseee 35 Back with rear panel closed ssssecsssssscsseessssneseessees 3
106. erify 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 Click the Diagnostics tab and then click Query Modem Windows XP communicates with the modem and displays identifying information reported by the modem If Windows XP cannot communicate with the modem it displays an error message If you receive an error message consult the Exploring Your Options 1 3 Exchanging data with another computer troubleshooting sections of your modem and Windows XP documentation 7 Click OK to close the properties dialog box for that specific modem 8 Click OK to close the Modem Properties dialog box 9 Close the Control Panel Connecting the modem to a telephone line Before you can use the modem you must connect it to a standard voice grade telephone line For more information see Connecting to a phone line on page 83 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 gt Ww While you are at home or traveling you need a dial up connection Ask your network administrator for the
107. ert a PC Card at any time remember not to remove a card while it is in use Otherwise you could lose valuable information For example Do not remove a hard disk card while the system is accessing it Do not remove a network card while you are connected to a network 1 04 Learning the Basics Using your computer at the office Do not remove a SCSI card while any of the SCSI devices connected to it are operating Before removing a PC Card stop it by clicking the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the System Tray After the PC Card is stopped it is safe to remove Using your computer at the office E EJ By connecting an external monitor external full size keyboard and a mouse you can work with your notebook as if it were a standard office computer An external monitor or projector connects to the RGB port An external PS 2 compatible keyboard or a PS 2 mouse connects to the PS 2 port An optional Y cable lets you connect both devices to the port simultaneously Any serial device can connect to the serial port Using a computer lock For your own peace of mind you may want to secure your computer to a heavy object such as your desk The easiest way to do this is to purchase an optional PORT N oteworthy Computer Lock Cable PORT Noteworthy Computer Lock Cable To secure the computer 1 Loop the cable through or around some part of a heavy object Learning the Basics 1 05 Caring for your
108. esseesseeens 131 Exploring the desktop scccisisccncaccnscasnscartearcacteeaastedncad 131 Finding your way around the desktop 131 Exchanging data with another COMpUTET s00 134 Transferring TES sic casosacath acest dhnatctaceaticemebvasensncisides 134 Getting help transferring fil S csessssecsseccsseecesteeens 135 Setting UP for COMMUNICATIONS eccecsseeccsseecesseee 135 Connecting the modem to a telephone line 137 Connecting your computer to a network seesee 137 An overview of using the Internet sccsssssessseccseeens 139 The AVON cs eccesctpta deere ctteete aetna cnctoeneelon 140 The World Wide Web sssssssssssscsssessssseeecssseecssseeeesns 140 Internet Service Providers sssssssesssscsssecsessssees 140 Connecting to the Internet ssscsccscsecsseeessesees 141 Surfing the IMPBIGL cresccicrncriseertbrcontasalurancstdeeseateutaeeees 141 Internet features sssccssssccssescssecsstecsssessssesssseessaeesssees 142 Uploading and downloading files from the Internet 143 Exploring audio features csssssssssessssssssesessseesseseeeses 143 Playing an audio GD soa cccccccedeesnaatesdacesacdendctoecwdondenes 143 Playing CDs using AUtO RUN ccsccsseessseessseeeseeees 144 Creating 2G cide toenccascas tices pntedeeacioinsetiateret tenants 145 Recording sounds cas ccnicecazectossctacecssheccetn
109. 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 computer Operation with non compliant peripherals or peripherals not recommended by Toshiba is likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception Shielded cables must be used between the external devices and the computer s serial port parallel port monitor port USB port PS 2 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
110. g a PS 2 mouse simultaneously with AccuPoint Il When you connect a PS 2 compatible mouse to the PS 2 port you may use the mouse the AccuPoint II or both AGAUTION When connecting any PS 2 device turn off your computer to prevent any possible hardware damage NOTE If you connect a PS 2 mouse to the computer while it is in Standby mode you will not be able to use the mouse when you turn the computer on 1 Click Start Control Panel then Printers and Other Hardware Click the Toshiba HWSetup icon Select the Pointing Devices tab Under Pointing Devices Options select one Auto selected configures the PS 2 mouse to work when it is connected at power on or the AccuPoint II to work otherwise Auto selected is normally the default option Simultaneous configures both the AccuPoint H mouse and PS 2 mouse to work with the computer at the same time You must reboot the computer for the settings to take effect HINT When Auto selected is the default the computer can not detect a PS 2 mouse if you connect it after booting the computer This can be changed in Toshiba Hardware Setup q 5 Click OK A message appears stating The changes will take effect next Connecting Other External Devices 65 Connecting a local printer time the machine is rebooted Reboot the machine now 6 Click Yes The computer reboots and the PS 2 mouse is activated Connecting a local printer NOTE
111. g a user password To register a password for the instant and power on password functions 1 Click Start Control Panel then Printers and Other Hardware 2 Click Toshiba HWSetup 3 Select the Password tab 4 Click Registered 5 Type your password in the Enter Password box and click OK 1 82 Toshiba Utilities Setting user passwords 6 Type the password again in the Verify Password box and click OK 7 Click Exit Disabling a user password To cancel the password that supports the instant and power on password functions 1 Click Start Control Panel then Printers and Other Hardware Click Toshiba HWSetup Select the Password tab Click Not Registered an A U N Type your password in the Enter Password box and click OK oe TECHNICAL NOTE You have three tries to enter the correct password After an incorrect try an Va Incorrect Password dialog box will appear Click OK to reenter the password After three incorrect tries this message appears Sorry access denied Reboot is required to regain acce ss You will need to turn off the computer then reboot 6 Click Exit Toshiba Utilities 1 83 Using a supervisor password Using a supervisor password A supervisor password prevents other users from changing hardware configuration options Setting a supervisor password 1 Click Start then click All Programs 2 Point to Toshiba Console then click the resulting Toshiba Console selection
112. g 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 or Long Life settings Any options that you change become effective when you click either OK or Apply 180 Toshiba Utilities Enabling Hibernation Enabling Hibernation Your computer includes a Toshiba Power Saver utility that allows you to change many of your default power settings You can enable hibernation through this utility To power down the computer using the Hibernation option click Start select Turn Off Computer When you hold down the Shift key the Standby button changes to Hibernate Hold down the Shift key then select Hibernate The computer saves the state of the system including all open programs and files to the hard disk and then powers down completely Z TECHNICAL NOTE Toshiba recommends that you always have the Hibernation option enabled Hibernation is the function that causes your system to save anything you have in short term memory to the hard disk drive should your battery fail If Hibernation is not enabled and your battery dies you will lose data Setting user passwords Setting a password leaves your computer secure so that nobody can access your files You must enter t
113. g 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 is i Na es a er asa The function keys oz ha a ea 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 more information see Fn esse on page 166 or Hot Keys on page 215 Learning the Basics 89 Using the keyboard Windows special keys Start key EB ice Application key The Windows special keys Your computer s keyboard has two keys that have special functions in Windows Start key Opens the Start menu 0 Application key Has the same function as the secondary mouse or AccuPoint I 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 CECE QUEU TEET q hr he a aaa ee aan TTT EV TT EY AA TTTTTETT TUT 3 sam e e E Numeric and cursor control overlay laa 90 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Using the overlay to type numeric data The keys with the
114. ghting Proper lighting can improve the readability of the display and reduce eyestrain Position the display panel or external monitor so that sunlight or bright indoor lighting does not reflect off the screen Use tinted windows or shades to reduce glare 0 Ww Avoid placing your computer in front of a bright light that shines directly into your eyes K2 Ww If possible use soft indirect lighting in your computer work area Arms and wrists Avoid bending arching or twisting your wrists Keep them in a relaxed neutral position while typing Exercise your hands wrists and arms to improve circulation Getting Started 49 Other precautions Work habits The key to avoiding discomfort or injury from strain is to vary your activities If possible schedule a variety of tasks into your working day Finding ways to break up the routine can reduce stress and improve your efficiency Pc Take frequent short breaks to change position stretch your muscles and relieve your eyes A break of two or three minutes every half hour is more effective than a long break after several hours Avoid performing repetitive activities for long periods Intersperse such activities with other tasks K Focusing your eyes on your computer screen for long periods can cause eyestrain Look away from the computer frequently and focus your eyes on a distant object for at least 30 seconds Other precaut
115. h 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 The lowercase letter el and the number 1 are not interchangeable 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 88 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Your computer s keyboard has only one Enter and one Ctrl key Most of the time this doesn t 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 the numeric pad of the enhanced keyboard Ctrl Fn and Alt keys Es csc Ctrl Fn and Alt keys The Ctrl Fn and Alt keys do different things dependin
116. he battery release lock to the unlocked position and try again Do not force the battery into position 9 Reset the battery lock to the locked position 10 Turn the computer right side up 11 Reconnect any cables 12 Restart the computer Taking care of your battery The following sections offer tips on how to take care of your battery and prolong its life Safety precautions o 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 from the power socket Carefully remove the battery pack from the computer K kd Do not try to disassemble a battery pack kod Do not overcharge or reverse charge a battery Overcharging will shorten its life and reverse charging could damage it gt 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 12 Mobile Computing Taking care of your battery K Ww 2 Ww Ww Ww Ww 0 Ww Ww Do not incinerate a spent battery as this could cause it to explode and release toxic materials If a battery is leaking or damaged replace it immediately Use protective gloves when handling a damaged battery To replace the main battery use an identical battery that you can purchase th
117. he Slim SelectBay gives you additional flexibility By inserting and removing Slim SelectBay modules you can configure your computer for the task at hand without having to carry unnecessary components with you when you travel For example any one of several modules can be used in the Slim SelectBay CD ROM drive DVD ROM drive The DVD ROM drive can also be used as a standard CD ROM drive CD RW drive A writable rewritable drive 16 Connecting Other External Devices Using Slim SelectBay modules DVD ROM CD RW Multifunction drive with both CD RW and DVD drive Secondary battery Secondary hard disk drive HDD HINT Items from this list that did not come with your computer can be purchased separately See the accessories information packaged with your system or visit toshiba com OF Removing a module from the Slim SelectBay NOTE Use caution when lifting or turning your computer Failure to do so may result in damage to components such as cables attached to your computer or to the computer itself 1 Tur off the computer You may also hot swap a module in the Slim SelectBay Stop the module by clicking the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the System Tray After the module is stopped it is safe to remove 2 Slide the Slim SelectBay ejection bar towards the front of the computer Connecting Other External Devices iif Using Slim SelectBay modules Unlatching the Slim SelectBay
118. he 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 to check this 208 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits The other system may be busy or off line Try making a test transmission to someone else Develop good computing habits Make sure you are prepared Save your work frequently You can never predict when your computer will lock forcing you to 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 85 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 following the steps in Saving your work on page 95 Connect a tape drive to the system and use specialized software to copy everything on the hard disk to a tape 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
119. he password before you can work on your computer Toshiba supports the several types of passwords on your computer An instant password Secures your open programs and files when you temporarily leave the computer A power on password Prevents unauthorized users from starting or restarting the computer A hard disk drive password Prevents access to the hard disk even if it is removed and installed in another computer Toshiba Utilities 1 81 Setting user passwords 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 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 To use an instant password press Fn then press F1 This freezes the keyboard and AccuPoint II and blanks the screen An instant password has no effect on an optional serial mouse or trackball 1 To unlock your system If you have not registered a user password press Enter If you have registered a user password press Enter Type your password then press Enter If you enter the password correctly the computer returns to where it was when you enabled the instant password Settin
120. he program has stopped responding You can exit the failed 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 185 1 86 If Something Goes Wrong Problems that are easy to fix The Windows Task Manager window appears 2 Click the Applications tab If a program has stopped responding the words not responding appear beside its name in the list 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 step 4 4 Close the remaining programs one by one by selecting the program name then End Task 5 Click Start Turn off computer 6 The Turn off computer window appears 7 Click Turn off The computer turns off Your program performs an illegal operation If you receive the message Your program has performed an illegal operation you should record the details of the message and consult the software manufacturer 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 point to All Programs then point to Accessories and click Notepad
121. his device is restricted to indoor use due to its operation in the 5 15 to 5 25 GHz frequency range FCC requires this product to be used indoors for frequency range 5 15 to 5 25 GHz to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co channel Mobile Satellite systems 12 High power radars are allocated as primary users of the 5 25 to 5 35 GHz and 5 65 to 5 85 GHz bands These radar stations can cause interference with and or damage this device 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 Any use of low power radio frequency electric machinery shall not affect the aviation safety and interfere with legal communications In event that any interference is found the use of such electric machinery shall be stopped immediately and reusing of such products can be resumed until no interference occurs after improvement 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 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 2 483 5
122. hooting suggestions Contact the software company s technical support group for their assistance K kod Consult the dealer from whom you purchased your computer and or program Your dealer is your best source for current information For the number of a Toshiba dealer near you in the United States call 800 457 7777 21 0 If Something Goes Wrong If you need further assistance Contacting Toshiba If you still need help and suspect that the problem is hardware related Toshiba offers a variety of resources to help you Start with accessing Toshiba on the Internet using any Internet browser by typing 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 operating system and all other preloaded software on diskettes or CD ROM KZ Ww Name and version of the program involved in the problem along with its installation diskettes or CD ROM Information about what you were doing when the problem occurred Exact error messages and when they occurred For technical support call the Toshiba InTouch Center Within the United States at 800 457 7777 Outside the United States at 949 859 4273 If Something Goes Wrong Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 211 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites toshiba com computers toshiba com www toshiba
123. ick Start then point to All Programs The Windows XP operating system displays the All Programs menu which lists programs and program groups If your program is listed go to Step 3 otherwise continue to 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 comer of the program s window Starting a program from Windows Explorer If a program is not listed in the Programs menu you can 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 content 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 its file name wordpad exe 1 Click Start then point to All Programs 2 Click Accessories 3 Click Windows Explorer 4 Click My Computer to expand it 9 A Learning the Basics Starting a program 5 h 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
124. iday 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 MPC13A 20 R JAPAN APPROVALS INSTITUTE FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT 14 Approval Number D01 1128JP TELECOM ENGINEERING CENTER Approval Number 0O3NY A0018 03GZDA0017 The following restrictions apply Do not disassemble or modify the device Do not install the embedded wireless module into other device Interference Statement 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 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
125. ing Z TECHNICAL NOTE Save your data even when you are using the Standby command in case the main battery a discharges before you return to work 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 96 Learning the Basics Saving your work Saving files 1 On the File menu of your Windows program click Save Tf you are working with a document that already has a file name that s all there is to it 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 Save jn My Documerts bry Mase hry Pictes nt ED SPAN Inbox A sample 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 The Windows XP operating system supports file names of up to 255 characters the names can include spaces Some applications still require MS DOS file names Learning the Basics 97 Printing your work File names If you plan to share your files with a computer using a pre Windows 95 ve
126. ing quality 147 recording sounds 145 recycle bin icon 132 right side 37 RJ 11 jack 84 RJ45 jack 37 Run dialog box 94 S safety icons 31 saving files 95 screen 42 blank 197 doesn t look normal flickers 198 scroll button 92 seating 47 security 172 security lock slot 38 selecting a place to work 45 SelectServ 33 serial mouse connecting 63 150 152 serial port 37 service options 33 setting up adding memory 71 setting up a connection 138 setting up your computer 50 shut down 56 shutting down more quickly 109 Slim SelectBay docking 176 removing module 77 Slim SelectBay indicator light 43 Slim SelectBay modules 75 Slim SelectBay release 40 m 245 Slim SelectBay slot 40 slot PC Card 38 Slim SelectBay 40 sound problem solving 203 sound recording 147 sounds recording 145 speaker stereo sound system alarms audible warnings 37 speakers external connecting 71 using external 147 Stand By mode hot key 218 Standby 107 113 Standby mode going into more quickly 115 starting again from 116 start button 133 starting a program 92 Run dialog box 94 Windows Explorer 93 Windows Start menu 93 starting up the computer from Shut down 111 from Standby 116 Startup menu problem solving 189 status lights 35 42 stereo speaker 37 stored data protection 2 supervisor password deleting 184 supervisor password set up 183 switch on off antenna Wi Fi 39 system indicator panel 35 42 System Setup 187 system tray 134
127. ions Your computer is designed to optimize safety minimize strain and withstand the rigors of portability However you should observe certain precautions to further reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the computer AGAUTION Do not apply heavy pressure to the computer or subject it to sharp impacts Excessive pressure or impact can damage computer components or cause your computer to malfunction 50 Getting Started Setting up your computer AGAUTION Some PC Cards can become hot with prolonged use If two cards are installed both can become hot even if only one is used extensively Overheating of a PC Card can result in errors or instability in the PC Card operation Be careful when you remove a PC Card that has been used for lengthy periods of time Setting up your computer Dn TECHNICAL NOTE You must complete all set up steps up to Setting up your software on page 55 before f 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 computer comes with a rechargeable battery pack that must be charged before you can use it To use external power or to charge the battery you must attach the AC adapter See Connecting to a power source on page 51 To register your computer online or to sign up for an Internet account you must be connected to the Internet using a modem or LAN
128. ke 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 When you power down the computer you have three options to choose from Turn Off Computer Standby and Hibernation You can set the computer to turn on automatically at a time you designate This option is helpful for transferring files by modem at 1 08 Learning the Basics Powering down the computer night You can set the computer to turn on and send or receive the files while you are asleep This option is called Auto Power On A TECHNICAL NOTES Before using any of these options L to power down your computer save your files and make sure the disk activity lights are off lf you change your mind and decide to continue working after all wait a few seconds before turning the computer on again Using Turn Off Computer The Turn Off or Shut down command shuts the computer down completely Use the Turn Off command when you are not connected to a domain server Use the Shut down command when you are connected to a server When you start up again the computer runs a self test and loads the operating system You must open any programs and files you want to use Factors when choosing Turn Off or Shut down No power is used while the computer is shut down This is the most efficient mode if you will be away from your computer
129. klist Make sure the card is inserted properly into the slot See Using PC Cards on page 103 for information about how to insert PC Cards e Make sure all cables are securely connected K 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 Resolving PC Card problems Here are some common problems and their solutions The slots appear to be dead PC Cards that used to work no longer work Check the PC Card status 1 Click Start 2 Click My Computer icon with the secondary button then click Properties A nan A Ww If Something Goes Wrong 205 Resolving a hardware conflict The System Properties dialog box appears 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 193 for more information Since all PC Cards share the same
130. l Power Save Mode System Power Mode Device Settings S These settings control system standby properties gt r E When press the power button Power Off X A When chose the jd Hibemate v I Prompt for password when computer goes off Standby or Hibernation Sample system power mode settings U Click the Override all Modes with settings here button Z Ww Click DC only to apply the settings only when you are using battery power Click All to apply the settings whenever when you are using battery power or outlet power 6 Click OK 7 Click OK again then close the Control Panel NOTE For more information about the Power Saver utility see Toshiba Power Saver utility on page 179 Learning the Basics 1 1 1 Powering down the computer Starting again after Shut down To start the computer up again press the power button until the on off light changes to green If you shut down the computer by closing the display panel you can start it again by opening the display panel Using Hibernation Hibernation mode shuts the computer down completely but it first saves the current mode of the computer to the hard disk Since Hibernation mode does not require power to maintain the saved information the system settings are retained indefinitely Restoring information from the hard disk takes longer than restoring it from memory When you start up again the computer runs a self test loads
131. l a printer or make printer connections Ifyou have a Plug and Play printer that connects J through a USB pat or ary other hot pluggable port such as IEEE 1394 infrared and so on you do not need to use this wizard Click Cancel ta close the wizard and then plug the printer s cable into your computer or point the printer toward your computer s infrared port and tum the printer on Windows wil automatically install the printer for you To continue click Next Sample Add Printer Wizard dialog box 3 Click Next The Add Printer Wizard asks you to select your printer GN TECHNICAL NOTE If your printer is Plug and Play the Windows XP operating system recognizes it fi automatically You can ignore the remainder of this section See your printer manual 4 If the printer you are setting up Js not connected to a network select Local printer attached to this computer Is connected to a network select Network printer or a printer attached to another computer 5 Click Next The Add Printer Wizard looks for a Plug and Play printer If it does not locate one click Next The Add Printer Wizard prompts you for the printer port Connecting Other External Devices 69 Connecting a local printer 6 Select the port settings according to the instructions in your printer s documentation and the port to which your printer is connected then click Next The wizard prompts you to select your printe
132. l serial bus USB utility A computer program designed to perform a narrowly focused operation or solve a specific problem Utilities are often related to computer system management Web See World Wide Web Wi Fi A trademarked term by the Wireless Capability Ethernet Alliance which stands for Wireless Fidelity Wi Fi is another term for the IEEE 2 11b 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 87 A AC adapter 51 DC IN socket 36 plugging in 36 AC power cable connectors 221 AC power light 42 accessories carrying cases 106 memory 71 AccuPoint If 62 AccuPoint II pointing device 42 91 adapter AC 36 Add Printer Wizard 67 156 adjusting recording quality 147 Alt keys 88 arm wrist strain 48 assign keys Fn esse 168 audio wav files 145 audio features 143 Auto Run 144 backing up files 86 batteries changing 119 running on 174 battery caring for 125 changing 123 charge does not last 196 charging 53 56 charging before use 50 conserving power 128 not charging 196 power usage hot key 129 power usage mode 217 real time clock RTC 118 removing 124 unlocking 123 battery alarms 122 battery
133. lation memory module 72 modem 5 installing memory modules 71 mouse 62 instant passwords using 181 instructions for IC CS 03 certified equipment 6 interference statement 14 Internal External mode 199 Internet bookmarked site not found 190 slow connection 190 URL address not found 190 internet connecting to 141 me 24 features 142 surfing 141 uploading and downloading files 143 internet button 92 internet explorer icon 132 internet service providers 140 IRQ Interrupt Request 192 ISPs 140 J jack RJ 11 84 RJ45 37 K keeping comfortable 46 key assign 168 changing 170 direct assign 169 popup 169 removing 170 key assignment viewing existing 169 key assignments changing or removing existing 170 keyboard 42 character keys 87 connecting 150 function keys 88 hot keys 220 not working 187 197 overlay keys 89 PS 2 compatible 36 unexpected characters 197 Windows special keys 89 Keyboard and display features 40 keyboard features 40 keyboard indicator panel 42 44 keyboard external 61 keyboard full size 87 keyboard PS 2 compatible 61 L LCD display 42 LCD power saver 56 left side 38 light AC power 42 cursor control 44 hard disk drive 43 main battery 43 numlock 44 on off 43 SelectBay indicator 43 light wireless indicator 43 lighting 48 lights indicator panel 42 lock battery 40 PC Card 40 lock cable PORT Noteworthy computer 38 main battery light 43 make sure you have everything 34 mem
134. le 3 Plug the printer s power cable into a live electrical outlet 4 See your printer documentation for additional configuration steps Setting up your printer Setting up a printer usually involves selecting a printer driver This special program acts as a translator that turns your document into a form the printer can understand Connecting Other External Devices 6 Connecting a local printer If you are using any non Windows programs set up a printer driver for each of those programs Refer to your program s documentation for more information a TECHNICAL NOTE If you have the manufacturer s disk that came with your printer you can use it to install the y printer on your computer The manufacturers disk may include additional drivers and fonts Z TECHNICAL NOTE Some printers require a specific installation process In this case the Windows XP y operating system Add Printer Wizard will display an error message If this happens refer to your printer installation guide for further instructions To set up a printer with the Add Printer Wizard 1 Click Start and click Printers and Faxes The operating system opens a Printers and Faxes window Sample Printers and Faxes window 68 Connecting Other External Devices Connecting a local printer 2 Click Add Printer The Add Printer Wizard appears Add Printer Wizard Welcome to the Add Printer Q Wizard This wizard helps you instal
135. llow the on screen instructions You can connect to Support Online by clicking Support from the menu 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 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 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 isn t 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 1 92 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 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 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own Computer components need resources to accomplish a task A device such as a disk drive or a mode
136. lock 40 battery module 39 battery power displaying remaining 120 monitoring 120 23 23 8 Index running the computer on 118 battery light 43 button internet 92 power 42 54 start 133 button scroll 92 buttons CD or DVD controls 143 CD Player 144 C caps lock key 44 light 44 CD creating 145 playing an audio 143 playing using Auto Run 144 CD or DVD control buttons 143 CD Player control panel 144 CDs problem solving 202 channels DMA 192 IRQ 192 character keys 87 charging the battery 53 checking device properties 194 class 1 laser product label 20 communications network connection 137 setting up 107 system resources 192 compact disc positioning 101 compact discs handling 101 inserting 100 problem solving 202 removing 102 computer customizing 172 non system disk or disk error message 188 not accessing disk drives 187 precautions 49 turning off 55 warning resume failure message 188 computer on battery power 118 computer placement 47 computer setup 50 computer friendly environment 45 computing tips 85 connecting to a power source 51 connection set up 138 cooling vent 36 copyright 21 cover expansion memory 40 CPU fan 36 critical applications 3 Ctrl keys 88 cursor control light 44 D desktop major features 131 desktop exploration 131 desktop icons 132 Device Manager 193 checking properties 194 disabling a device 193 194 device serial 37 devices keyboard 61 mouse 62 di
137. lso 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 diskette is one example of a removable disk 235 Glossary 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 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 por
138. lution of the a internal display panel to match the resolution of the external display device The external display device must support a resolution of 640 X 480 or higher Video limitations Keep in mind that the quality of the display will be limited to the capabilities of the external video device If the external video device such as an SVGA monitor is capable of displaying at a maximum resolution of 640 x 480 and your system is set for a higher resolution only part of the desktop will appear on the screen You can view the lost area by scrolling to it gt Ww Since most televisions and video projectors overscan by 15 to 20 percent some of the desktop will be outside the viewing area You can view the edge of the desktop by scrolling to it o we If you use the display hot key Fn F5 to change the display output with the LCD Display Stretch option enabled and the display area resolution set to 640 x 480 or 800 x 600 the image on the internal display panel may appear stretched 1 Expansion Options TM Using the Wi Fi Mini PCI module Using the Wi Fi Mini PCI module Your computer may have an integrated Wi Fi Mini PCI module It is recommended that you do not remove the module from your computer For assistance contact a Toshiba Wireless Authorized Service Partner Accessing the Wi Fi Mini PCI module When using your Wi Fi Mini PCI module your computer may display a Safely Remove H
139. ly push the tray in to close it Caring for CDs and DVDs Store your discs in their original containers to protect them from scratches and keep them clean K Do not bend a disc or place heavy objects on top of it K Ww 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 DVD ROM drive from reading the data properly Learning the Basics 1 03 Using PC Cards 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 Using PC Cards A TECHNICAL NOTE For PCMCIA compatible PC Cards L check the package to make sure they conform to the y PCMCIA 2 1 standard or later Other cards may work with your computer but are likely to be much more difficult to set up and use For information on inserting or removing a PC Card see Inserting and removing PC Cards on page 80 Hot swapping With PC Cards you can replace one PC Card with another while the computer is on This is called hot swapping Hot swapping precautions Although you can ins
140. m needs a channel to 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 Resolving conflicts There are three things you can do to resolve hardware conflicts Disable the device If Something Goes Wrong 1 93 Resolving a hardware conflict gt Ww gt Ww 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 193 Reconfigure the device so that its requirements do not conflict Refer to the device
141. matically changes the processing frequency and decrease voltage depending on the power source AC Power If your computer is connected to the AC adapter the CPU frequency mode is set to high for faster processing KZ wy 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 you battery Always High Sets the CPU speed to high when using either the AC adapter or the battery Always Low Sets the CPU speed to low when using either the AC adapter or the battery 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 Toshiba Utilities 1 19 Toshiba Power Saver utility Toshiba Power Saver utility Toshiba s Power Saver utility enhances your computer s power management capabilities It controls the computer s Power Save Mode which is a series of settings for power management In the Power Save Properties dialog you can choose which mode to use change settings for each mode or create your own mode To access Power Saver Properties 1 Click Start Control Panel then Performance and Maintenance Nn 2 Click the Toshiba Power Saver icon By changing the options that appear in the Power Saver Properties dialo
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143. me 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 then Performance and Maintenance Click the Toshiba Power Saver icon In the Running on batteries area click the Details button then select the System Power Mode tab Select Standby for the options you want When I press the power button Set this option to Standby to put the computer into Standby mode when you press the power button A v When I close the lid Set this option to Standby to put the computer into Standby mode when you close the display panel Click Override all Modes with settings here In the Set to range dialog box click on one of these options Click DC only to apply the settings only when you are using battery power Click All to apply the settings whether you are using battery power or outlet power Click OK 1 1 6 Learning the Basics Toshiba s online resources 8 Click OK again then close the Control Panel NOTE For more information about the Power Saver utility see Toshiba Power Saver utility on page 179 Starting again from Standby mode To start up the computer from Standby mode press the power button until the on off light changes to green The computer returns to the screen you were using If you put the computer in Standby mode by closing the display
144. modules on page 75 Purchase a battery charger that charges one main battery pack and one secondary battery module at a time Chapter 6 Exploring Your Options In this chapter you will explore some of the special features of your Satellite M20 notebook computer Exploring the desktop The desktop is the launching pad for everything you can do in the Windows XP 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 A slightly different from the screens displayed by your A system The differences are not significant and do not indicate any change in the functionality of your System Finding your way around the desktop Common desktop features include icons the Start button and the taskbar 131 1 3 Exploring Your Options Exploring the desktop 4903240 1980 to Start button Taskbar Sample Windows XP operating system desktop p icons An icon represents a file or program that can be quickly activated by double clicking the icon The icons initially displayed on your Windows XP operating system desktop include len Recycle Bin Holds files you ve deleted You may be able to we retrieve these files until you empty the Recycle Bin on 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 se
145. mputer to prevent any possible hardware damage NOTE If you connect a PS 2 mouse to the computer while it is in Standby mode you will not be able to use the mouse when you turn the computer on Click Start Control Panel then Printers and Other Hardware Click the Toshiba HWSetup icon Select the Pointing Devices tab Under Pointing Devices Options select one C2 Ww Auto selected configures the PS 2 mouse to work when it is connected at power on or the AccuPoint II to work otherwise Auto selected is normally the default option Simultaneous configures both the AccuPoint H mouse and PS 2 mouse to work with the computer at the same time You must reboot the computer for the settings to take effect lt i HINT When Auto selected is the default the computer can not detect a PS 2 mouse if you connect it after booting the computer This can be changed in Toshiba Hardware Setup 5 Click OK 1 5 Expansion Options Using a printer A message appears stating The changes will take effect next time the machine is rebooted Reboot the machine now 6 Click Yes The computer reboots and the PS 2 mouse is activated Using a printer NOTE Read the documentation that came with your printer Follow the manufacturers instructions when connecting a printer NOTE You must supply the proper printer cable If one did not come with your printer you may purchase one fr
146. n interference caused by unauthorized modification of the devices included with this TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card or the substitution or attachment of connecting cables and equipment other than specified by TOSHIBA The correction of interference caused by such unauthorized modification substitution or attachment will be the responsibility of the user Caution Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation The Toshiba Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card will be installed with one of two types of antennas The both of antenna types when installed are located at the upper edge of the LCD screen For both antennas 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 20cm 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 5 25GHz 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 Caution Radio Frequency Interference Requirements T
147. nal configuration steps a TECHNICAL NOTE In order to use one of the simultaneous modes you must set the resolution of the a internal display panel to match the resolution of the external display device The external display device must support a resolution of 640 X 480 or higher Connecting Other External Devices 61 Using an external keyboard Video limitations Keep in mind that the quality of the display will be limited to the capabilities of the external video device If the external video device such as an SVGA monitor is capable of displaying at a maximum resolution of 640 x 480 and your system is set for a higher resolution only part of the desktop will appear on the screen You can view the lost area by scrolling to it e Since most televisions and video projectors overscan by 15 to 20 percent some of the desktop will be outside the viewing area You can view the edge of the desktop by scrolling to it If you use the display hot key Fn F5 to change the display output with the LCD Display Stretch option enabled and the display area resolution set to 640 x 480 or 800 x 600 the image on the internal display panel may appear stretched Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use a full size keyboard you can attach one to your computer The computer s PS 2 mouse keyboard port supports any PS 2 compatible keyboard AGAUTION Make sure the computer is off before you att
148. nce that may cause undesired operation Note that any changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by the manufacturer may void the authorization to operate this equipment NOTE Changes or modifications made to this equipment not expressly approved by TOSHIBA or parties authorized by TOSHIBA could void the users authority to operate the equipment 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 Any use of low power radio frequency electric machinery shall not affect the aviation safety and interfere with legal communications In event that any interference is found the use of such electric machinery shall be stopped immediately and reusing of such products can be resumed until no interference occurs after improvement 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 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 2 483 5 MHz for second generation low power data communication systems such as this e
149. new settings take effect the next time you record 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 Z TECHNICAL NOTE Use amplified speakers that require Va an external power source Other types of speakers will be 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 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 1 A Exploring Your Options Exploring audio features To adjust the volume Z For external speakers use the volume controls on each speaker For headphones use the computer s volume control dial Chapter 7 Expansion Options Your computer is designed to work in the office as well as on the road This chapter explains how to set up the various optional devices so that your notebook can provide all the convenience of a traditional desktop computer Devices for office computing By connecting optional devices such as an external monitor a full size keyboard and a mouse you can work with your notebook as if it were a standard office computer You can connect any of these optional de
150. nicate across the telephone lines with another computer you need 7 A modem one comes with your Satellite M20 computer K7 Ww A telephone line gt 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 COM3 13 Exploring Your Options Exchanging data with another computer The following procedure is intended to support you if you need to either upgrade your modem or reset the port to the default settings DEFINITION Although the terms are often used interchangeably the serial port and COM port are really two different things The serial port is the physical port on the back of the computer The COM port is a unique identifier the computer uses to communicate with the serial port or other serial devices If you 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 then Printers amp Other Hardware Click Phone and Modem Options The Phone and Modem Options Properties dialog box displays Click the Modems tab Your modem should be listed next to one of the computer s COM ports Make a note of the COM port number To v
151. ns Using a mouse Connecting a serial mouse To connect a serial mouse connect the mouse cable to the serial port at the back of the computer Once connected the mouse is ready to use Refer to your mouse documentation for configuration information Connecting a USB mouse To connect a USB mouse connect the mouse cable to the USB port on the computer Once connected the mouse is ready to use Connecting a PS 2 mouse AGAUTION Make sure the computer is off before you attach the mouse Connecting a PS 2 mouse with the computer s power on can damage the mouse the computer or both If you are connecting a mouse after you have started using the computer begin at step 1 Otherwise proceed to step 2 1 Click Start Turn Off Computer then select Turn Off The operating system shuts off the computer 5 2 Attach the PS 2 mouse cable to the PS 2 port on the computer pua HINT Using an optional Y cable allows you to connect a kal PS 2 mouse and a PS 2 keyboard to the PS 2 port KE simultaneously 3 Refer to your mouse documentation for configuration information To use both the PS 2 mouse and the AccuPoint II set this up when you have loaded the operating system eee Loe Using a PS 2 mouse simultaneously with AccuPoint Il When you connect a PS 2 compatible mouse to the PS 2 port you may use the mouse the AccuPoint II or both AGAUTION When connecting any PS 2 device turn off your co
152. nt types of external display devices to one of two available video ports A television via the video out composite port A video display device such as a video projection unit via the video out composite port gt Ww An external monitor or projector via the RGB monitor port Before connecting a television video projector monitor or other display device configure your computer for the type of device you re connecting To do this refer to the documentation for your operating system and devices 9 5 8 Connecting Other External Devices Using external display devices Connecting the display device If you re connecting a television or other video display device to the computer s video out port first refer to Selecting video cables below for guidelines on choosing a video cable then refer to Connecting to the video out composite port on page 58 If you re connecting an SVGA monitor skip to Connecting an external monitor or projector on page 59 Selecting video cables To connect a device to the video out port you need to purchase a composite video cable For the best video quality always use a properly shielded cable HINT Toshiba recommends using a cable no longer than ce 20 feet approximately six meters i J Using a poor quality cable may result in a dull or fuzzy picture poor color ghosting video noise or loss of video Connecting to the video out
153. o attach the optional Port N oteworthy Computer Lock cable to the computer to secure it to a large heavy object such as your desk See Using a computer lock on page 104 The PC Card lock allows you to secure your PC Cards in the slots Slide the button to the right to lock the PC Cards The PC Card slots allow you to connect PCMCIA compatible devices to the computer These slots can accommodate two Type I or Type II PC Cards or one Type III PC Card For more information see Inserting and removing PC Cards on page 80 Finding Your Way Around 39 Making sure you have everything AGAUTION Keep foreign objects out of the PC Card slots A pin or similar object that accidentally gets into a slot can damage the computers circuitry The PC Card eject buttons allow easy removal of PC Cards Slim SelectBay Lets you use one of several possible Slim SelectBay modules The DVD ROM drive is shown in place For more information see Using Slim SelectBay modules on page 75 Wireless antenna on off switch available only on Wi Fi systems Turns the antenna on or off on your system This is functional only on systems with a wireless module installed Underside Slim SelectBay release Slim SelectBay slot 10061000000 8 o ee Battery pack 000 Battery release 900 cae Battery lock Memory module cover HDD cover PC card lock
154. odule 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 Power and the batteries Your computer receives its power through the AC adapter and power cable or from the system batteries main battery and real time clock RTC battery Power problems are interrelated For example a faulty AC adapter or power cable will neither power the computer nor recharge the batteries Here are some typical problems and how to solve them 1 06 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict The AC power light does not come on when you plug in the AC adapter and power cable Make sure the AC adapter and power 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 adapter and power cable work correctly but the battery will not charge The battery doesn t charge while the computer is consuming full power Try turning off the computer The main 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 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
155. om an electronics or computer store lf your printer is ECP or IEEE compliant make sure your printer cable is an IEEE 1284 cable AGAUTION 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 AGAUTION Never connect the printer cable while the computers power is on Doing so may damage the printer the computer or both You must determine whether it requires a parallel serial infrared or a USB interface before you can connect a printer Check the printer s documentation Expansion Options Using a printer 1 55 You also need a suitable printer cable which may have been provided with your printer If not your company may keep a stock of cables Otherwise you can purchase one from a computer or electronics store Connecting a parallel printer These instructions assume you have a parallel printer 1 Turn off your computer If the computer is connected to an AC power source disconnect the AC adapter AGAUTION Never connect the printer cable while the computer is on Doing so may damage the printer the computer or both 2 Connect the printer cable to the printer and to the computer s parallel port Use the printer cable illustration as a connection guide sy To the computer To the printer
156. omputer Insert a system diskette into the external diskette drive and press the left or right arrow key and choose your boot up device 1 88 If Something Goes Wrong The Windows operating system is not working The computer displays the WARNING RESUME FAILURE message The computer was placed in Stand By mode and the battery has discharged Data stored in the computer s memory has been lost To charge the battery leave the computer plugged into a live wall outlet for several hours For more information see Power and the batteries on page 195 The computer displays the Non System disk or disk error message Make sure there is no diskette in the 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 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 Ww 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 Z Ww The screen does not look right Unless a hardware device has failed problems usually occur when you change the system in some way such
157. options K Automatically fix file system errors K Scan for and attempt recovery of bad sectors 6 Click Start Error checking runs the test 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 then click All Programs point to Accessories and System Tools and click Disk Defragmenter If Something Goes Wrong 201 Resolving a hardware conflict Your data files are damaged or corrupted Refer to your software documentation for file recovery procedures Many software packages automatically create backup files You may also be able to recover lost data using utility software which is available from your dealer 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 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 the 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 lo
158. 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 comnections 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 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 requirement 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 RJLIC Wireless Interoperability The TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card products are designed to be interoperable with any wireless LAN product that is based on Direc
159. ory adding 71 expansion slots 72 problem solving 195 memory module 40 133 MHz FSB DDRAM 71 installation 72 removing 75 microphone 146 external connecting 71 Microsoft Support Online Web site 191 modem connecting to a telephone line 83 2 42 Index determining COM port 135 problem solving 207 resetting port to default settings 136 upgrading 136 modem port 37 module battery 39 memory 40 modules Wi Fi Mini PC 164 monitor 37 57 connecting 58 59 connecting external 161 external connecting 150 not working 198 using an external 159 mouse installing 62 PS 2 compatible 36 serial 62 using 151 mouse serial 37 network 172 accessing 137 Dial Up Networking Wizard 137 network port 37 networking wireless 137 numlock light 44 0 office computing 149 on off light 43 opening the display panel 53 optional devices 149 LapLink cable 134 other documentation 32 overlay keys 89 P P S mouse connecting 63 152 panel keyboard indicator 44 parallel port 37 parallel printer connecting 150 password deleting a supervisor 184 disabling a user 182 supervisor set up 183 passwords instant using 181 setting user 180 PC Card checklist 204 CIS Card Information Structure 203 computer stops working 205 configuring 82 errors 206 hot swapping 103 hot swapping fails 205 inserting 80 modem default 135 not recognized 206 problem solving 203 204 removing 82 setting up 82 using 103 PC Card lock 40 PC Card slot
160. ose 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 199 202 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict DVD ROM or Multifunction drive problems You cannot access a disc in the drive Make sure the drive tray has closed properly Press gently until it clicks into place Open the drive tray and remove the disc Make sure the drive tray is clean Any dirt or foreign object can interfere with the laser beam Examine the disc to see whether it is dirty If necessary wipe it with a clean damp cloth dipped in water or a neutral cleaner Replace the disc in the tray Make sure it is lying flat label side uppermost Press the disc down until it locks on the spindle Close the drive 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 DVD ROM or Multifunction drive eject mechanism
161. ot affect the number and symbol keys Chapter 2 Getting Started This chapter provides tips for working comfortably describes how to connect components and explains what to do the first time you use your computer Selecting a place to work Your computer is designed to be used in a variety of locations and situations This section provides guidelines for setting up your computing environment Creating a computer friendly environment Place the computer on a flat surface that is large enough for the computer and any other items you need to use such as a printer Leave enough space around the computer and other equipment to give adequate ventilation otherwise they may overheat To keep your computer in prime operating condition protect your work area from Dust moisture and direct sunlight 49 46 Getting Started Selecting a place to work Liquids and corrosive chemicals AGAUTION fyou spill liquid into the computer turn it off unplug it from the AC power source and let it dry out completely before turning it on again Ifthe computer does not operate properly after you turn it back on contact a Toshiba service representative or your network administrator Equipment that generates a strong electromagnetic field such as large stereo speakers other than speakers that are connected to the computer or speakerphones KZ kod Rapid changes in temperature or humidity and sources of temper
162. ower Save Modes tab shows the power usage modes for both AC power Plugged in and battery power Running on batteries You can either use one of the preset modes or create and use your own customized mode The preset modes cannot be deleted 1 T 4 Toshiba Utilities Toshiba Console By changing the options that appear in the Toshiba Power Saver Properties window and clicking OK you can reconfigure that function Any options that you change become effective when you click either OK or Apply Plugged in section This section has a single preset power usage mode Full Power You can create other AC power modes but Toshiba recommends use of the preset Full Power mode The windows and settings for creating and customizing AC power modes are described below Running on batteries section This section lists the preset modes along with the estimated battery life for each mode The preset modes are Long Life Normal High Power DYD Playback e K Ww Ww 6 0 we Presentation Super Long Life Although you can change the properties for any of these modes this is not recommended If you need a customized mode create a new mode with the properties you require The DVD Playback mode applies only when a DVD viewing program is playing Toshiba Utilities 1 15 Toshiba Console Creating a new power mode 1 Highlight one of the preset modes 2 Click Create copy 3 Anew mode appears with
163. pointing device ssseeeseeees 91 Starting a program coset seccescotaencstineacienaaciesicbraaceuaeteatihs 92 Starting a program from the Start MENU 93 Starting a program from Windows Explorer 93 Starting a program from the Run dialog box 94 Saving your WOFK cieacstiiescneaeeoe eee ree a enaeeion 95 Printing VOU NIM acces cceet aes cenireceaseneclacntepiatenesneeiees 97 USING a COMPACT CISC drive sessssessssecsssecsstecssseessseeesseeees 98 Inserting COMPACT discs cccsssssscssseecssseecesssessssseecsees 100 REMOVING COMPACT discs scsccssseeccssescsseescssseesesseess 102 Caring for CDs and DVDS 0 eesesecsssssssseecstesesseeesseeees 102 Using PO CANES soi ccccchcctacetateccacthacnatics readadsticcmtancuustces ites 103 26 Hot 611 216 6 Aen ene een ee penetrance 103 Using your computer at the office 12021111112120222 104 Using a computer HOCK ceca ccinincstcnseniticntnnsvedeererisaunndceoeeity 104 Caring for your COMP UBT siicaicccaacconeseasscpdonecsascrbnstenaeseceneren 105 Cleaning the COMPULEM sscssssssesessssessssseeesssees 106 Moving the COMPUNEM scssscssssssssseessssesssseeessssees 106 Backing UP YOUF WOKK ssssccssesssssescssssesssssecsssnseessneeessns 106 Preparing for COMMUNICATIONS sssceccsseecseessseecssee 107 Powering Gown the COMPUTEL ssessssseccsssesssseessen 107 Using T
164. ppears Add Printer Wizard Welcome to the Add Printer Wizard This wizard helps you install a printer or make printer connections If you have a Plug and Play printer that connects DY through a USB por or any other hot pluggable port such as IEEE 1394 infrared and so on you do not need to use this 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 tum the printer on Windows will automatically install the printer for you To continue click Next Sample Add Printer Wizard dialog box 3 Click Next The Add Printer Wizard asks you to select your printer A TECHNICAL NOTE If your printer is Plug and Play the Windows XP operating system recognizes it a automatically You can ignore the remainder of this section See your printer manual 4 Ifthe printer you are setting up Is not connected to a network select Local printer attached to this computer Is connected to a network select Network printer or a printer attached to another computer 5 Click Next The Add Printer Wizard looks for a Plug and Play printer If it does not locate one click Next The Add Printer Wizard prompts you for the printer port 15 Expansion Options Using a printer 6 Select the port settings according to the instructions in your printer s documentation and the port to which your printe
165. quipment 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 19 In the frequency bandwidth of this equipment industrial device scientific device medical device like microwave oven licensed premises radio station and non licensed specified low power radio station for mobile object identification system RF ID that is used in product line of factories Other Radio Stations are used 1 Please make sure before using this equipment that no Other Radio Stations are used in the neighborhood 2 In case that RF interference occurs to Other Radio Stations from this equipment please change promptly the frequency for use place to use or stop emitting Radio 3 Please contact TOSHIBA Direct PC if you have a problem such as interference from this equipment to Other Radio Stations xe J 2 Indication The indication shown below appears on this equipment 2 2 4 FHI 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 U N m 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
166. r 7 From the list of manufacturers and printers select your printer then click Next The Add Printer Wizard prompts you to enter a friendly printer name 8 Entera name for your printer HINT If you are using more than one printer make sure the name is descriptive enough to help you tell the difference 9 Ifyou want this printer to be The default printer click Yes Available when specifically requested click No 10 Click Next 11 Click Finish The Windows XP operating system prints a test page 12 To complete the setup click OK You are now ready to print Depending on your program you may see various messages indicating the status of your print 10 Connecting Other External Devices Connecting an external diskette drive job For information on printing files see Printing your work on page 97 A TECHNICAL NOTE Some printers require a specific installation process In this case the Windows XP Z operating system Add Printer Wizard will display an error message If this happens refer to your printer installation guide for further instructions Connecting an external diskette drive Some operations such as creating a password service diskette require a diskette drive designed for use with 3 5 inch diskettes An external USB diskette drive To connect an optional external USB diskette drive connect the cable to one of the USB ports Connecting an optional ex
167. r Computer The features available in this category are Power Management Mouse Hotkey assignment for detailed information see Fn esse on page 166 Slim SelectBay amp Docking Toshiba Hardware Network The features in this category are IR Utility Security The features available in this category are Supervisor password User password Toshiba Utilities 1 13 Toshiba Console Power Management The Power Management feature enables you to control your computer s power usage regardless of the source and use the many preset power modes or create one yourself To access Power Management through the Toshiba Console ni Fs double click the Power Management icon The Toshiba Power Saver Properties window appears l TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties Power Save Modes Hibernate FEJ The Power Save Modes are a series of settings for power management You can change which mode your computer is using change the settings for each mode or create custom modes g lugged in ay Peso Power source Create copy AC power Battery remaining 100 Life on Standby 101 hours Life on Hibermation 26 days Details j Running on batteries Normal A Create copy Q High Power amp DVD Playback g Presentation a Super Long Life lt iil JEJ Details IV Show Power Saver Properties icon on the taskbar n au Sample Toshiba Power Saver Properties window The P
168. r information on setting a power on password see Setting user passwords on page 180 With a password The Fn F1 key combination turns off the display and activates instant security Using the mouse or any key will make the screen saver password dialog box appear and you can then type in either a user or supervisor password For the Windows XP operating system you type the user or supervisor password into the Windows security screen dialog box To activate the password feature 1 Click Start Control Panel then Appearance and Themes 2 Click the Display icon 3 Select the Screen Saver tab 4 Click the On resume password protected check box 5 Click OK Power Peri 21 I Power usage mode Fn F2 This hot key displays the power usage pop up window and cycles through the battery save modes The power usage modes in the operating system under battery power are Long Life Normal and High Power DVD Playback Presentation and Super Long Life Long Life Sample power usage modes The power usage mode in the Windows operating system under AC power is Full Power only The properties of each mode are set in the Toshiba Power Management utility For more information see Mobile Computing on page 117 21 8 Hot Keys Stand By mode Stand By mode F3 Fn 2 This hot key puts the computer into Stand By mode A message box is displayed by default to confirm that the
169. r is connected then click Next The wizard prompts you to select your printer 7 From the list of manufacturers and printers select your printer then click Next The Add Printer Wizard prompts you to enter a friendly printer name 8 Enter a name for your printer Dag HINT If you are using more than one printer make sure ce the name is descriptive enough to help you tell the A difference 9 Ifyou want this printer to be The default printer click Yes Available when specifically requested click No 10 Click Next 11 Click Finish The Windows XP operating system prints a test page 12 To complete the setup click OK You are now ready to print Depending on your program you may see various messages indicating the status of your print job Expansion Options 1 DO Using an external monitor For more information on getting your printer to print see Printing your work on page 97 G TECHNICAL NOTE Some printers require a specific installation process In this case the Windows XP a operating system Add Printer Wizard will display an error message If this happens refer to your printer installation guide for further instructions Using an external monitor Your computer comes with a built in LCD display but you can also connect other external display devices to one of two available video ports gt kod A television via the video out port K7 Ww A video display de
170. rlay keys while the cursor control overlay is on 2 Hold down Shift while you use the numeric overlay keys To return to the cursor control overlay release Shift 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 Using the AccuPoint II pointing device The button in the middle of the keyboard is the AccuPoint II pointing device Together with the primary and secondary AccuPoint II buttons it provides the same functionality as a mouse it enables you to move the cursor and to select items on the screen AccuPoint II pointing device Programmable buttons Primary AccuPoint II button Secondary AccuPoint II button AccuPoint II pointing system HINT If you would rather use a mouse or trackball you can connect one to the computers serial port USB port or PS 2 port For information see Using a mouse on page 151 92 Learning the Basics Starting a program To move the cursor gently push the AccuPoint II pointing device in the direction you want the cursor to move Pushing harder on the AccuPoint II pointing device moves the cursor faster The primary AccuPoint I button corresponds to the primary typically left mouse button When a step instructs you to click or choose an item move the cursor to the item then press and release the primary Accu
171. rmation 30 Introduction 31 Safety icons If you are new to computers or have not used a notebook computer before read through this chapter to familiarize yourself with the components of the computer After that seek out whatever interests you most Safety icons This guide contains safety instructions that must be observed in order to avoid potential hazards that could result in personal injuries damage to your equipment or loss of data The safety instructions have been classified according to the seriousness of risk the following icons highlight these instructions Danger indicates a hazardous situation which will result ADANGERE death serious personal injury or substantial property damage if the safety instruction is ignored Warning indicates a hazardous situation which can result in death serious personal injury or substantial property damage if the safety instruction is ignored AGAUTION Caution indicates a hazardous situation which will or can cause minor personal injury or property damage if the safety instruction is ignored NOTE Provides you with important but not hazard related information 32 Introduction Other documentation Other icons used Additional icons highlight other helpful or educational information on TECHNICAL NOTE This icon indicates technical L information about the computer g HINT This icon indicates helpful hints and tips E
172. rocessing memory input output and or control functions Chips are mounted on printed circuit boards click To press and release the AccuPoint control button or mouse button without moving the AccuPoint or mouse In Windows this refers to the left mouse button or primary AccuPoint control 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 227 Glossary 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 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 L1 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 re using and what you re doing
173. rough toshiba com Reverse Polarity should be avoided with all batteries The main battery is designed so that it cannot be installed in reverse polarity Charge the battery pack 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 Turm off the computer s power 2 Disconnect the AC adapter 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 LED flashes or there is some other warning to indicate a low battery go to step 4 Mobile Computing 1 Ar Taking care of your battery 4 Connect the AC adapter to the computer and the power cord to a power outlet The DC IN or AC power light LED should glow green and the Battery LED 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
174. rsion of the Windows operating system the file name must be no more than eight characters long Typically the file name also has an extension consisting of a period and up to three additional characters You may use all the letters and numbers on the keyboard plus these characters _ amp and MS DOS file names are not case sensitive and must not contain spaces 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 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 Printing your work Your computer must be connected to the printer before you can print Depending on your type of printer you may also need to install printer software drivers For more information see Connecting a local printer on page 65 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 XP operating system to run with the additional printer s If you are connected to the printer and have installed the necessary printer software you are ready to print 9
175. s The Internet om The World Wide Web 1 A Exploring Your Options An overview of using the Internet Z Internet Service Providers K Ww Connecting to the Internet Surfing the Internet K Ww Internet features Uploading and downloading files from 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 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
176. s While in Standby mode the computer uses some battery power A fully charged main battery will last up to eight hours in Standby mode gt Restarting from Standby uses less time and battery power than restarting from Turn Off Computer or Hibernation 1 1 A Learning the Basics Powering down the computer When starting up again the computer returns to the mode in which you left it including all open programs and files you were using NOTE If you power down using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully your information will be lost Be sure to save your work first To power down the computer using the Standby command click Start Turn Off Computer and select Stand By Turn off computer Stand By Turn Off Restart Sample Turn Off Computer Windows dialog box NOTE If you hold down the shift key StandBy becomes Hibernate in the Turn Off Computer dialog box To enter hibernation mode hold down the shift key while you select Hibernate The computer saves the status of all open programs and files turns off the display and goes into a low power mode The on off light blinks amber indicating the machine is in Standby mode Learning the Basics 1 1 5 Powering down the computer Going into Standby mode more quickly In addition you can put the computer into Standby mode by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel You can also specify an amount of ti
177. 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 AGAUTION 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 then Performance and Maintenance 2 Click Administrative Tools 3 Click the Computer Management icon 4 Click Device Manager in the left frame 5 Select the specific device from the device category 6 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 7 Click the icon You are given the option of disabling the device 194 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 8 Click yes or no whichever is appropriate 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 aA nan A WwW N Click Start Control Panel then Performance and Maintenance Click Administrative Tools Click the Computer
178. s for turning off the computer oe If you have work in progress and are not connected to a network use the Windows Standby command to save your system settings to memory so that when you resume the computer you will automatically return to where you left off To leave the computer off for a longer period you can use the Windows Turn Off command when not connected to a domain server or the Shut down when connected to a domain server instead For more information see Powering down the computer on page 107 AGAUTION Never turn off the computer while any drive is in use Doing so may damage the media in use and result in loss of data Closing the display panel When you are finished shut the computer down and close the display panel to keep dust and dirt out of the computer If you close the computer while it is still on these actions will occur om If you have the LCD power saver feature set the LCD panel will automatically turn off until you open it again o If you have an action feature set the computer will perform either Nothing Standby or Hibernate see Enabling Hibernation on page 180 Chapter 3 Connecting Other External Devices This chapter describes how to connect devices that can increase the capabilities of your Satellite M20 computer Using external display devices Your computer comes with a built in LCD display but you can also connect three differe
179. sateur du dispositif doit tre pr t accepter tout brouillage radio lectrique regu 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 9 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 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 Europe EU Declaration of Conformity This device complies with the essential requirements of the R amp TTE Directive 1999 5 EC with essential test suites as per standards EN 60950 Safety of Information Technology equipment ETS 300 328 Technical requirements for radio equipment ETS 300 826 General EMC requirements for radio equipment Belgi For outdoor usage only channel 10 2457 MHz and 11 2462 MHz is Belgique allowed For private usage outside buildings across public grounds over less than 300m no special registration with IBPT BIPT is required Regis
180. sconnection modem 6 Disk Defragmenter 200 disk drive corrupted damaged data files 201 missing files trouble accessing a disk 200 mx 239 running slow 200 diskette drive can not read a diskette 201 can t insert a diskette 201 connecting 70 external connecting 70 display doesn t look normal flickers 198 external monitor not working 199 external adjusting 163 LCD 42 screen is blank 197 display device connecting 58 external 57 video 57 display features 40 display hot key 161 display latch 35 display modes hot key 219 display output settings 59 161 display panel closing 56 opening 35 40 display panel closed front 35 display panel open front 40 display external adjusting 60 disposal information 22 DMA Direct Memory Access 192 docking 176 DVD ROM drive troubleshooting 194 DVD ROM or Multifunction drive opening 100 DVD ROM Multifunction drive can t access disc 202 drive tray won t open 202 problems 202 troubleshooting 194 E ergonomics 48 error messages device driver conflict 191 general hardware problem 191 non system disk or disk error 188 201 problem with display settings current settings not working with hardware 199 program has performed an illegal operation 186 warning resume failure 188 Error checking 200 Ethernet LAN port 138 expansion memory cover 40 exploring the desktop 131 Export Administration regulation 21 external mouse 62 external device connecting 150 external diskette
181. socket each card is not required to have its own address Hot swapping removing one PC Card and inserting another without turning the computer off fails Follow this procedure before you remove a PC Card 1 Double click the Remove Hardware Safely icon in the system tray Click Safely remove xxxx where xxxx is the identifier for your PC Card The operating system displays a message that you may safely remove the card Remove the card from the slot 206 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 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 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
182. such as Digital Subscriber Lines DSL cable and satellite links Exploring Your Options 1 4 An overview of using the Internet Connecting to the Internet To connect to the Internet you need 2 A modem and telephone line or a LAN connection i 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 your modem to a telephone line on page 83 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 Surfing 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 iden
183. supplied Check the connections for the AC adapter and power cord 5 Charge the battery pack until the Battery LED glows green If you have extra battery packs rotate their use If you will not be using the system for an extended period more than one month remove the battery pack Disconnect the AC adapter when the battery is fully charged Overcharging makes the battery hot and shortens life If you are not going to use the computer for more than eight hours disconnect the AC adapter Store spare battery packs in a cool dry place out of direct sunlight Disposing of used batteries The life of a battery pack should last for years 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 pack if it has become damaged AGAUTION The computer uses a lithium ion battery which can explode if not handled or disposed of properly Putting spent batteries in the trash is not only irresponsible it may also be illegal Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations 1 2 Mobile Computing Conserving power Your company may have a procedure for disposing of used batteries safely Otherwise the materials that came with your computer may include an insert regarding the disposal of batteries If not check with your local government for information on where to recycle or dispose of old
184. system is suspended using Windows XP Standby command Displaying remaining battery power You can monitor the battery s remaining charge The computer calculates the remaining battery charge as it operates based on your current rate of power use To show remaining power 1 Click Start Control Panel then Performance and Maintenance iJ 2 Click the Toshiba Power Saver icon The Toshiba Power Saver Properties dialog box appears Mobile Computing 1 21 Running the computer on battery power Toshiba Power Saver Properties PR Power Save Modes Hibemate The Power Save Modes are a series of settings for power management You can change which mode your computer is using change the settings for each mode or create custom modes ae Plugged in Kj E Power source Create copy AC power Battery remaining 99 Und Life on Standby Detail 116 hours _Detais Life on Hibernation 26 days 2 Running on batteries Normal Create copy Q High Power amp DVD Playback _ Delete Presentation Und a Super Long Life v i i gt Details About M Show Power Saver Properties icon on the taskbar TOSHIBA Cancel Appl Sample Toshiba Power Saver Properties Dialog Box The Power Save Modes tab displays the remaining amount of time for each of the different power usage modes With repeated discharges and recharges the battery s capacity will gradually decrease A frequently used older battery will no
185. t Flashes to indicate that the hard disk is currently in use Slim SelectBay indicator light Indicates the status of a secondary battery in the Slim SelectBay if installed om Glows amber when the battery is charging Glows green when the battery is fully charged gt Ww Does not glow if there is no battery in the Slim SelectBay Wireless indicator light Glows when enabled to indicate that wireless device is enabled 44 Finding Your Way Around Keyboard and display features Keyboard indicator panel lights The keyboard indicator lights provide information about keyboard functions Cursor control light Glows when the cursor control overlay is on When this light is on pressing an overlay key moves the cursor as shown by the white arrow or command printed on the left front of the key instead of the letter printed on the top of the key For more information see Using the overlay for cursor control on page 90 Numlock light Glows when the numeric overlay is on When this light is on pressing an overlay key produces the white number printed on the right front of the key instead of the letter printed on the top of the key For more information see Using the overlay to type numeric data on page 90 Caps lock light Glows when you press the caps lock key When this light is on pressing a letter key on the keyboard produces an uppercase capital letter The caps lock key does n
186. t Sequence Spread Spectrum DSSS radio technology and is compliant to The IEEE 802 11 Standard on Wireless LANs Revision A B as defined and approved by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers K The Wireless Fidelity WiFi certification as defined by the WECA Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance Caution This device is restricted to indoor use due to its operation in the 5 15 to 5 85 GHz frequency range 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 s Using the Wireless LAN equipment on board of airplanes or s In any other environment where the risk
187. t power the computer for as long as a new battery even when both are fully charged 1 22 Mobile Computing What to do when the battery alarm sounds HINT Wait at least 16 seconds after turning on the NA computer before trying to monitor the remaining battery Wo power The computer needs this time to check the battery s remaining capacity and perform its calculations AWARNING he computer drains battery power more quickly at low temperatures Check your remaining charge frequently if you re working in temperatures below 50 degrees Fahrenheit The Windows operating system has additional power management options that can be accessed through an icon in the Control Panel For more information see Toshiba Power Saver utility on page 179 What to do when the battery alarm sounds Your Satellite M20 computer can be configured to warn you of a low battery charge condition so you may take the necessary steps to save your work You Windows operating system offers two alarms before your system shuts down To change the default alarm settings 1 Click Start Control Panel then Performance and Maintenance 2 Click the Toshiba Power Saver icon 3 Select the appropriate Running on Batteries option 4 Click the Details button Mobile Computing Changing batteries 1 23 5 Select the Alarms tab and adjust the settings to suit your needs Before your computer runs out of battery power save your d
188. t provides a serial interface between the computer and an appropriate device Compare parallel shortcut See keyboard shortcut software See program Compare hardware Standby 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 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 236 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 MS DOS generally a drive letter followed by a greater than sign indicating where users are to enter commands TFT display See active matrix display universal serial bus USB A serial bus that supports a data transfer rate of up to 12 Mbps 12 mega 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 universa
189. ternal USB diskette drive Connecting Other External Devices T1 Connecting external speakers or headphones Connecting external speakers or headphones To attach an external stereo output device 1 Locate the headphone jack on the front of the computer 2 Using any necessary adapters plug the cable from the external audio device into the headphone jack The headphone jack requires a 3 5 mm 16 ohm stereo jack When the headphone is inserted the internal speakers are automatically disabled Connecting a microphone To record high quality sounds you can attach a microphone 1 Locate the microphone jack on the front of the computer 2 Plug the microphone cord into the microphone jack 3 Turn on the microphone For more information see Recording sounds on page 145 Adding memory HINT To purchase additional memory modules see the accessories information packaged with your system or visit toshiba com Your Satellite M20 computer is equipped with up to two memory E module The two memory slots in this computer provide various memory configurations When additional memory is added or original memory replaced it is recommended that you use only compatible memory In the event original memory is replaced with invalid memory the system will beep and will not boot beyond the BIOS memory check A message may display If this occurs 12 Connecting Other External Devices Adding memory remove the invali
190. ters 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 screen Compare interlaced non system disk A disk for storing programs and data that cannot be used to start the computer Compare system disk 0 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 Windows 98 Second Edition and Windows XP Professional P 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
191. tery power at least once a month until the battery is fully discharged Please see Maximizing battery life on page 126 for procedures If the computer is continuously operated on AC power either through an AC adapter 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 In addition to the main battery you may also have a second battery installed in the Slim SelectBay 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 s Slim SelectBay or carry additional charged battery packs with you The computer also has an internal real time clock RTC battery 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 Mobile Computing 1 1 9 Running the computer on battery power Charging the batteries 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 The main battery light 4 glows amber while the battery is being charged and glows green when it is fully charged The battery may not start charging immediately
192. th 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 assignment To remove the key assignment click Clear Hotkey utility The hotkey utility allows you to receive a confirmation message when you use the hotkey combination for Standby Fn F3 or Hibernation Fn F4 To activate 1 Click Start All Programs Toshiba Utilities then click the Hotkey utility 2 The Hotkey window appears Toshiba Hotkey rd Display a Standby confirmation message it Fn F3 is pushed iv Display a Hibernation confirmation message if Fn F4 is pushed Cancel Sample Toshiba Hotkey utility window Toshiba Utilities Toshiba Console 71 3 Puta check mark next to the desired option 4 Click OK Toshiba Console The Toshiba Console provides quick access to computer functions and allows you to customize a range of computer settings To access the control panel 1 Click Start then click All Programs 2 Point to Toshiba Console then click the resulting Toshiba Console selection The Toshiba Console window appears TOSHIBA Console gt Mouse Hotkey Assignment TOSHIBA Hardwa Sample Toshiba Console window The Toshiba Console offers three categories of features Customizing Your Computer gt Network Security 1 12 Toshiba Utilities Toshiba Console Customizing You
193. the external keyboard the computer or both ee 4 NOTE If you connect a PS 2 keyboard to the computer while it is in Standby mode you will not be able to use the keyboard when you turn the computer on You can only connect one PS 2 device at a time unless you use an optional Y cable Connecting a Y cable to the PS 2 port allows you to connect a PS 2 compatible mouse and a PS 2 compatible keyboard simultaneously Alternatively you can connect a USB keyboard and mouse to the USB ports Making your external keyboard emulate the Fn key An external keyboard does not have the Fn key contained on the Satellite M20 computer s built in keyboard If you use the computer s hot keys or have set up key combinations in Fn esse you ll probably miss these features when using an external keyboard Do not worry you can use a key combination on the external keyboard to emulate the Fn key You can set up this key combination through the Windows Control Panel Toshiba HWSetup icon For more information about Hardware Setup see Toshiba Hardware Setup on page 176 Using a mouse If you prefer you can use a mouse instead of the computer s built in pointing device the AccuPoint II You can use a PS 2 compatible mouse a serial mouse or a USB mouse on TECHNICAL NOTE A serial mouse disables the AccuPoint Il With a PS 2 mouse you can choose to A have the AccuPoint I active at the same time 1 5 Expansion Optio
194. the operating system and then returns to the mode in which you left it Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation While in Hibernation mode the computer uses no battery power Because the mode of the system is held on the hard disk no data is lost if the main battery discharges gt Ww When starting up again Hibernation uses less time and battery power than does Turn Off Computer K7 Ww Restarting from Hibernation uses a little more time and battery power to start up than restarting from Standby because information is being retrieved from the hard disk rather than from memory K7 kod When starting up again the computer returns to the mode in which you left it including all open programs and files you were using 112 Learning the Basics Powering down the computer Configuring your computer for Hibernation 1 nan A U N Z Ww Ww 10 11 Click Start Control Panel then Performance and Maintenance Click the Toshiba Power Saver icon In the Running on batteries area click the Details button Click the System Power Mode tab Select Hibernation for the options you want When I press the power button Set this option to Hibernation so that the computer will go into Hibernation mode when you press the power button When I close the lid Set this option to Hibernation so that the computer will go into Hibernation mode when you close the display panel KZ wy Click the
195. the title Copy Name where Name is the title of the mode you copied Delete this title type in the name for your new power mode then press Enter Customizing a power mode 1 Highlight the mode on the Power Save Modes window 2 Click Details The Properties window for the selected mode opens with the General tab displayed This tab enables you to choose an icon for your power usage mode describe the mode s characteristics and optionally associate it with a program The Name field displays the name assigned to the mode in the Power Saver Properties window You can change the name here if you wish 1 10 Toshiba Utilities Slim SelectBay Slim SelectBay This utility allows you to remove or install a Slim SelectBay device while your computer is on or hibernating Slim SelectBay Service A Hot Dock Undock Support this service allows the Slim SelectBay device to be removed without turning off the computer om Warm Dock Undock Support this service allows the Slim SelectBay device to be removed while the computer is in Standby or Hibernate modes Toshiba Hardware Setup Toshiba Hardware Setup is the Toshiba configuration management tool available through Windows To access it 1 Click Start Control Panel then Printers and Other Hardware 2 Click Toshiba HWSetup The Toshiba HWSetup windows displays Toshiba Utilities 1 Ffi Toshiba Hardware Setup Toshiba HWSetup Keyboard USB WN
196. 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 s very difficult to provide a fail safe set of steps you can follow every time you experience a problem with the computer Your If Something Goes Wrong 209 If you need further assistance ability to solve problems will improve as you learn about how the computer and its software work together 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 computer store or book store sells a variety of self help books you can use to supplement the information in the manuals 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 for help Before you call 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 contacting Toshiba Review the troubleshooting information in your operating system documentation If the problem occurs while you are running a program consult the program s documentation for troubles
197. tifier for that computer system linked to the Internet Web addresses can also appear within a Web page s text and are known 14 Exploring Your Options An overview of using the Internet as links Clicking a link automatically transfers your Web browser to that site 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 5 K2 Ww 2 Ww K Ww 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 newsgroup 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 uses 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 Exploring Your Options 1 43 Exploring audio features Uploading and downloading files from the Internet
198. tings is to use the display hot key Fn F5 1 Press Fn and F5 simultaneously This will display the following window 1 6 Expansion Options Using an external monitor Sample display options window 2 While holding down Fn press F5 repeatedly until the desired one is highlighted KZ CZ KZ ww C Built in display only Built in display and external monitor simultaneously External monitor only Built in display and TV or other external video device simultaneously only when in dual controller mode TV or other external video device only 3 Release the Fn and F5 key to select the desired setting Z 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 and clicking Display Choose the Settings tab click the Advanced button select Display a vice select the applicable Monitor type click Apply or For more information on switching the display output see Display modes on page 219 Expansion Options 1 63 Using an external monitor 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 a TECHNICAL NOTE In order to use one of the simultaneous modes you must set the reso
199. to the AC adapter 5 Getting Started Setting up your computer Connecting the power cable to the AC adapter 2 Plug the AC adapter into the DC IN on the back of the computer Connecting the AC adapter cable to the computer 3 Connect the power cable to a live electrical outlet The AC power light z on the system indicator panel glows green If the main battery is present the battery light lt 3 glows K Amber while the battery is charging Green when the battery is fully charged If the battery light flashes amber during charging either the battery pack is malfunctioning or it is not receiving input from the AC power supply Disconnect the AC cable and Getting Started 53 Turning on the computer remove the battery pack See If Something Goes Wrong on page 185 for troubleshooting information Damaged power cables can cause fire or electric shock Loo Never modify forcibly bend place heavy objects on top of or apply heat to the power cable If the power cable becomes damaged or the plug over heats discontinue use There is a risk of electric shock Never remove the power plug from the outlet with wet hands Doing so may cause an electric shock Charging the battery Your computer came with its battery already installed Before using the battery to power the computer you must charge it To charge the battery leave the computer plugged in to an AC power source for at le
200. tration to IBPT BIPT is required for private usage outside buildings across public grounds over more than 300m An IBPT BIPT license is required for public usage outside building For registration and license please contact IBPT BIPT Gebruik buiten gebouw alleen op kanalen 10 2457 MHz en 11 2462 MHz 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 publiek gebruik buiten gebouwen is licentie van BIPT IBPT verplicht Voor registratie of licentie kunt u contact opnemen met BIPT 10 L utilisation en ext rieur est autoris sur le canal 10 2457 MHz et 11 2462 MHz Dans le cas d une utilisation priv e a l ext rieur d un batiment audessus d un espace public aucun enregistrement n est n cessaire pour une distance de moins de 300m Pour une distance sup rieure 300m un enregistrement aupr s de I IBPT est requise Pour une utilisation publique I ext rieur de b timents une licence de T IBPT est requise Pour les enregistrements et licences veuillez contacter I IBPT Deutschland License required for outdoor installations Check with reseller for pro cedure to follow Anmeldung im Outdoor Bereich notwendig aber nicht genehmigung spflichtig Bitte mit H ndler die Vorgehensweise abstimmen France Restricted frequency
201. tribute to the speed with which you can surf the Internet They include modem speed time of day when everyone else is surfing your access can be slow and popularity of the site If accessing a particular site is very slow try later My browser can not 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 comma instead of period dot or other mistake makes it impossible for your browser to locate the site My browser can not 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 then click Help and Support The Help and Support window appears If Something Goes Wrong 1 9 Resolving a hardware conflict 2 Then do one or both of the following o Ww In the search field type in the topic of the problem with which you need help and follow the on screen instructions Click a problem you would like help with from the listings and fo
202. turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try and correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the distance between the equipment and the 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 Toshiba is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by unauthorized modification of the devices included with this Toshiba Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card or the substitution or attachment of connecting cables and equipment other than specified by Toshiba The correction of interference caused by such unauthorized modification substitution or attachment will be the responsibility of the user 15 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 AGAUTION Do not use 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 4GHz Australia Austria Belgium Canada Denmark Finland France Germany Greece Ireland Italy Liechtenstein L
203. urn Off COMPUTEL cccssessssscssseeceseecsseeees 108 Using Hib rnation ccsssssccsseccsssecsseessssesssecsseeceseeess 111 Using 6S 66 eee a ee eer 113 Toshiba s online FESOUICES ssssescssseesssssecsssseesssseecsssseee 116 Chapter 6 Mobile COMPUTING cessscsssecsseessecssseessseen 117 Toshiba s energy saver CESIQN ssssseccsseccseecsseecsseeseee 117 Running the computer on battery POWET sssseeen 118 Battery INQUGG ca scscthcscrcacneestansckdnnsctaseetiainadioncbeansieiets 118 Charging the batteries s ssssscssessseesssesscssessssecsses 119 Monitoring battery POWED ssssccssesssecsssscsstecsseeess 120 What to do when the battery alarm sounds 122 Changing batteries sescsssesssssccsssecssecssseesssecssecesseeess 123 Taking care of your Dattery sssscsscssssecssesccsessssessaes 125 Safety precautions s 1s1ss111155s11111rro111rrssernrnenen ne 125 Maximizing battery life sscsscsssscssesssecsssessneeses 126 Disposing Of used batteries cscsssseccsssecsssseceessees 127 Conserving pOWEer sss 1s1sss111ssss1111sssnrtrnnsnnirrnsnnnnrnrennenreree 128 Power usage modes in Windows XP 129 Using a hot key to set the power usage mode 129 Additional options for POWET sssssscssssccseecssecssseeseee 130 Chapter 7 Exploring Your OptionS c ccssessseesse
204. uxembourg Netherlands New Zealand Norway Portugal Sweden Switzerland UK USA 802 1 1a SGHz Australia Austria Belgium Canada Denmark Finland France Germany Greece Ireland Italy Liechtenstein Luxembourg Netherlands New Zealand Norway Portugal Sweden Switzerland UK USA Turbo Mode 5GHz Canada USA 16 Approved Countries Regions for use 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 AGAUTION Do not use this equipment except in the countries regions in the following table es Argentina Australia Austria Belgium Brazil Canada Chilli 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 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 AGAUTION Do not use this equipment except in the countries regions in the following table Ou ij Australia Austria Belgium Canada Denmark Finland France Germany Greece Hong Kong Iceland Ireland 1 Italy Japan Liechtenstein Luxembourg Malaysia Netherlands New Zealand Nor
205. vice such as a video projection unit via the video out port An external SVGA monitor via the RGB monitor port Before connecting your television video projector monitor or other display device configure your computer for the type of device you re connecting To do this refer to your operating system documentation Connecting the display device If you re connecting a television or other video display device to the computer s video out port refer to the following section for guidelines on choosing a video cable then refer to Connecting a device to the video out port on page 160 If you re connecting an SVGA monitor skip to Connecting an external monitor on page 161 1 6 Expansion Options Using an external monitor Selecting video cables To connect a device to the video out port you need to purchase a video cable not included with your system For the best video quality always use a properly shielded cable HINT Toshiba recommends using a cable no longer than A 20 feet approximately 6 meters P Using a poor quality cable may result in a dull or fuzzy picture poor color ghosting video noise or loss of video Connecting a device to the video out port NOTE Video cables are not included with your computer To connect a device to the video out port you ll need to purchase a composite video cable 1 Connect one end of the video cable to the external video devic
206. vices K Expansion memory modules Standard 101 key keyboard K Ww K7 Ww Traditional mouse or trackball o Xa Printer gt Ww External monitor PC Cards o 149 1 5 Expansion Options Using an external keyboard Some are Toshiba devices others are standard computer components The devices manufactured by Toshiba can be purchased through Toshiba s Web site toshiba com or through the accessories information packaged with your computer Connecting external optional devices You can connect an external PS 2 keyboard or a PS 2 mouse through the PS 2 port on the back of your computer If you use an optional Y cable you can connect both a mouse and a keyboard to the port g 4 You can connect a serial mouse through the serial port on the back of your computer You can connect a USB keyboard and mouse to the USB ports on the back of your computer a You can connect a local parallel printer through the parallel port on the back of your computer C You can connect an external monitor through the video out port on the back of your computer Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use a full size keyboard you can attach one to your computer The computer s PS 2 mouse keyboard port supports any PS 2 compatible keyboard AGAUTION Make sure the computer is off before you attach the external keyboard Connecting an external keyboard with the computer s power on can damage
207. way Philippines Portugal Singapore Spain Sweden Switzerland Thailand UK USA 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 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 I utilisateur du dispositif doit tre pr t 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 Caution FCC Interference Statement This device complies with part15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions lt This device may not cause harmful interference and 18 s This device must accept any interference received including interfere

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