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1. 08 Removing a memory Module c eee 62 USING amp MOUSE cece eccecseceesessseeesesseeeeesesseeeeens 64 Connecting a local printer eee eee 64 Setting UP your printer 65 Using external display devices scs 68 Connecting the display device 68 Directing the display output when you turn ON the COMPUTED eee ceeecesseeeeeeeeeees 70 Adjusting the quality of the external display 71 Turning off the COMpuUTEr ccenn 12 Caring for your COMPUTEL cece cess cesses 73 Cleaning the COMpUTEr eee eee 73 Moving the COMpUter ees 13 Using a Computer lOCK cc eecceeeeesesseeeeeees 74 Chapter 2 Learning the BaSICs cccccsssssseseseseesneeeeen 15 COMPUTING TIPS oo c ccc eecseeseseeeseneeeenens 75 USING tne MOY DOUG cetincetcncsccestegincenadestesertoateseaeticeds Tf Character KOS o cccccccccssssssssseessesseeeeeessseeeeens Tf Ctrl Fn and Alt keys cns 78 Function KEY S sivosstvcccusessdourcesapiverseeemeorstdiaweelteacd 18 Windows special keys cccecceesseeeeeeeseees 18 Overlay keys nccesser 19 Using the overlay to type numeric data 19 30 Contents Starting a program 80 Starting a program from the Start menu 81 Starting a program from Windows Explorer 81 Starting a program from the Run dialog box 82 SAVING YOUN WOFK eeesiseeirerrirerrerrrreerrrsrnn 83 Printing your WOFK eeeseercrrreerrrereerrrrrrrerrnns 85 Backing up y
2. Never leave your computer on a sunny ledge or in a place where it could get wet or covered in dust Always travel with the computer in a carrying case Toshiba offers a choice of carrying cases for the computer They all provide plenty of extra space for manuals power cables and compact discs Contact your authorized Toshiba representative for more information TECHNICAL NOTE When traveling by air you may be required to pass your notebook through airport security equipment The X ray equipment will not harm your computer Chapter 4 Exploring Your Options In this chapter you will explore some of the special features of your Satellite Series notebook computer Exploring the desktop The desktop is the launching pad for everything you can do in the Windows XP Home or XP Professional operating system You use its features to start programs find documents set up system components and perform most other computing tasks yas HINT The illustrated examples in this guide may appear f slightly different from the screens displayed by your system LN Ji The differences are not significant and do not indicate any change in the functionality of your system 125 1 20 Exploring Your Options Exploring the desktop Finding your way around the desktop Your computer s desktop includes several standard features icons Start button taskbar system tray and background pattern Icons Sa
3. 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 163 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 computer Insert a system diskette into the external diskette drive and press F12 when the machine starts then use the arrow keys to select the boot up device 1 60 lf Something Goes Wrong The Windows operating system is not workin p 8 SY 8
4. If the battery pack produces an odor overheats or changes color or shape while it is being used or charged turn off the computer s power immediately and disconnect the power cord cable from the power socket Carefully remove the battery pack from the computer Do not try to disassemble a battery pack Do not overcharge or reverse charge a battery Overcharging will shorten its life and reverse charging could damage it Avoid touching the metal terminals of the battery with another metal object Short circuiting the battery can cause it to overheat and may cause damage to the battery or the computer Do not incinerate a spent battery as this could cause it to explode and release toxic materials Ifa 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 through to Toshiba Web site at accessories toshiba com A reverse polarity condition should be avoided with all batteries The main battery is designed so that it cannot be installed in reverse polarity gt Sd Charge the battery only in the computer or in a battery charger designated as an approved option 12 Mobile Computing Taking care of your battery 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
5. Presentation and Long Life QQAQSse Full Power Sample power usage modes The properties of each mode are set in the Toshiba Power Saver utility For more information see Mobile Computing on page 107 1 8 8 Hot Keys Stand By mode Stand By mode Fit C This hot key places the computer into Stand By mode A message box is displayed by default to confirm that the computer is going into Stand By mode This message box can be set so it does not display Do vou with to switch the machine to standby Do not show this message in the future Sample Stand By confirmation box For more information about Stand By mode please see Using Standby Mode on page 104 ser 189 Hibernation mode Hibernation mode Fn F4 78 This hot key places 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 does not display THotkey Do vou wish to switch the machine to hibernation 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 Using Hibernation Mode on page 102 1 90 Hot Keys Display modes Display modes Fn IP ao This hot key cycles through the power on display A
6. TOSHIBA Satellite P30 P35 Series Users Guide If you need assistance Toshiba Global Support Centre Calling within the United States 800 457 7777 Calling from outside the United States 949 859 4273 For more information see If Something Goes Wrong on page 157 in this guide WARNING Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm Wash hands after handling PMAD00014011 08 04 2 Models Satellite P30 P35 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 d
7. on page 143 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 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 lf Something Goes Wrong 1 T Resolving a hardware conflict PC Card checklist Make sure the card is inserted properly into the slot See Inserting and removing PC Cards on page 143 for information about how to insert PC Cards Make sure all cables are securely connected 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
8. primary button 56 printer choosing a driver 65 local connecting 64 problem solving 179 set up 65 printing a file 86 problem solving AC power 168 accessing disk drives 159 battery charge does not last 169 battery not charging 168 cannot access DVD ROM or multi function drive 174 cannot insert diskette in drive 174 cannot read a diskette 174 changing display properties 171 checking device properties 166 compact discs not running correctly 175 computer hangs when PC Card inserted 178 computer will not power up 159 contacting Toshiba 182 corrupted damaged data files 173 Device Manager 165 disabling a device 166 disk drive is slow 173 display is blank 170 DVD ROM or multi function drive tray does not eject 175 external display not working 172 external keyboard not working 170 external monitor 170 faulty memory 167 hardware conflict 163 164 hardware conflict caused by legacy device 165 high pitched noise 175 illegal operation 158 Internet bookmarked site not found 162 Internet connection is slow 162 keyboard not responding 159 keyboard produces unexpected characters 169 missing files trouble accessing a disk 172 modem not receiving or transmitting 180 no sound 175 non system disk or disk error 160 174 PC Card 176 checklist 177 error occurs 178 hot swapping fails 178 not recognized 178 slots appear dead 177 178 Plug and Play 165 power and batteries 168 printer 179 program not res
9. BMW1 Hiermit erkl rt TOSHIBA Corp Digital Media Network Company die bereinstimmung des Ger tes Radio LAN device mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den anderen relevanten Festlegungen der Richtlinie 1999 5 EG Wien WIE THH IAFOYZA TOSHIBA Corp Digital Media Network Company SHANHEIL OTT Fatio LAN device SYMMOFPHHETAIL IPOS TIZ OYIIMAEZ ATLAITHSEIS KAITI AONE ZXETIKEZ ALATAREIS THE OAHTIAZ 1999NEK Con la presente TOSHIBA Corp Digital Media Network Company dichiara che questo Radio LAN device conforme ai requisiti essenziali ed alle altre disposizioni pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva 1999 5 CE 11 Por medio de la presente TOSHIBA Corp Digital Media Network Company declara que el Radio LAN device cumple con los requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999 5 CE TOSHIBA Corp Digital Media Network Company declara que este Radio LAN device est conforme com os requisitos essenciais e outras disposi es da Directiva 1999 5 CE USA Federal Communications Commission FCC This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules Operation of the devices in a Wireless LAN System is subject to the following two conditions This device may not cause harmful interference This device must accept any interference that may cause undesired operation TOSHIBA is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by unauthorized modifica
10. Edificio Europa la Planta Escalera A 28831 Madrid San Fernando de Henares Spain United States Toshiba America Information Systems Inc 9740 Irvine Boulevard Irvine California 92618 United States If Something Goes Wrong Toshiba s worldwide offices 189 United Kingdom Toshiba Information Systems U K Ltd Toshiba Court Weybridge Business Park Addlestone Road Weybridge Surrey KT15 2UL United Kingdom The Rest of Europe Toshiba Europe I E GmbH Hammfelddamm 8 D 4 1460 Neuss Germany For more information on additional Toshiba worldwide locations please visit www toshiba co jp index htm Appendix A Hot Keys Hot keys are keys that when pressed in 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 ese This hot key enables disables volume mute on your computer When volume mute is enabled no sound will come from the speakers or headphones 180 Hot Keys 1 S Instant password security Instant password security Fn This hot key blanks the display When the display re appears select your user name and enter the correct password if you have created one Power usage profile Fn e This hot key displays the power usage pop up window and cycles through the profiles The power usage profiles are Full Power High Power Normal DVD Playback
11. Exploring audio features ccs 140 Recording SOuUndS eeeeerres 140 Using external speakers or headphones 142 Connecting a monitor keyboard and mouse 143 Inserting and removing PC Cards 143 PC Card supporting software 144 Inserting a PC Card 144 Removing a PC Card ccn 145 setting up a PC Card for your computer 146 HOt SWAPPING cccccceccsccesceesseeeeeeeeesseeeeeens 146 Using the Bridge Media slot eee 147 Inserting Memory Stick or Memory Stick PRO media 147 Removing Memory Stick or Memory Stick PRO Media 148 Inserting an SD Card 148 Removing an SD Card cceceeeseeseeeees 149 Inserting an xD Picture Card oo eee 149 Removing an xD Picture Card wee 150 Chapter 5 Toshiba Utilities ccs neseseeee 151 TOSHIBA Console oeer 151 Customizing Your COomMpUter een 152 NetWork ee 152 POWO GANGI sermien 153 Mouse utility acs ceceopseent wos emeataadecoaceacensannsecning 155 Hotkey utility oo cece eseeeeeeneenen 155 CD DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer 156 Contents 33 Chapter 6 If Something Goes Wrong seses 157 Problems that are easy to fiX 2 157 Problems when you turn on the computer 159 The Windows operating system is not working 160 Using Startup options to fix problems 161 Internet problems cece eeeeeceesseeeeeeseees 162 The Windows XP operating system can NEID VOU essere etttoe topocnsnestaccunacenageeteoe
12. Fax 03 5444 9450 Device Authorization This device obtains the Technical Regulation Conformity Certification and the Technical Conditions Compliance Approval and it belongs to the device class of radio equipment of low power data communication system radio station stipulated in the Radio Law and the Telecommunications Business Law of Japan The Name of the radio equipment refer to the equipment label provided on the computer JAPAN APPROVALS INSTITUTE FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT Approval Number D01 1128JP TELECOM ENGINEERING CENTER Approval Number O3NY A0018 03GZDA0017 The following restrictions apply Do not disassemble or modify the device Do not install the embedded wireless module into other device 5 17 GHz to 5 23 GHz for indoor use only Radio approvals for wireless devices NOTE The following information is dependent on what type of wireless device is in your computer Approved Countries Regions for use for the Atheros AR5BMB 43 44 Mini PCI Wireless network adapter This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries regions in the following table CAUTION 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 4 GHz Australia Austria Belgium Canada Denmark Finland France Germany Greece I
13. options The display modes are 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 TV or other external video device only Sample display options window To use a simultaneous mode you must set the resolution of the internal display panel to match the resolution of the external display device ora Enabling a wireless device Enabling a wireless device Fn ia This hot key enables disables the optional wireless devices in your computer The wireless modes are Wi Fi enabled tThis enables the Wi Fi module Wi Fi disabled tThis disables the Wi Fi module Wireless LAN is enabled Sample wireless modes window Display brightness Fn a This hot key decreases the screen brightness Fn za This hot key increases the screen brightness Fd on a 1 902 Hot Keys Disabling or enabling the TouchPad Disabling or enabling the TouchPad Fn E This hot key enables disables the TouchPad To use the TouchPad see Disabling or enabling the TouchPad on page 57 Sample disable and enable TouchPad windows Keyboard hot keys Fn This hot key turns the cursor control overlay on and off Fn This hot key turns the numeric overlay on and off Fn This hot key turns the scroll lock feature on and off Appendix B Power Cable Connec
14. or individual The telephone number provided may not be a 900 number or any other number for which charges exceed local or long distance transmission charges In order to program this information into your fax transmission refer to the fax software instructions installed on this computer 6 Alarm Equipment If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to the telephone line ensure the installation of this equipment does not disable your alarm equipment If you have questions about what will disable alarm equipment consult your telephone company or a qualified installer Instructions for IC CS 03 Certified Equipment 1 NOTICE The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment This certification means that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network protective operational and safety requirements as prescribed in the appropriate Terminal Equipment Technical Requirements document s The Department does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the user s satisfaction Before installing this equipment users should ensure that it is permissible to be connected to the facilities of the local telecommunications company The equipment 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 d
15. OK Using Wireless LAN Connectivity NOTE The transmission speed over the wireless LAN and the distance over which wireless LAN can reach may vary depending on surrounding electromagnetic environment obstacles access point design and configuration and client design and software hardware configurations Your system may come with an optional wireless LAN module This is a technology that expands wireless communication beyond networking equipment and can connect many different kinds of electronic devices without the need for cables For information on how to set up a wireless connection refer to your wireless networking device documentation or your network administrator To use your wireless communication flip the wireless antenna on off switch to the On position Using the Wi Fi Wireless LAN Mini PCI module Your computer may have an integrated Wi Fi Wireless LAN 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 Exploring Your Options 1 35 An overview of using the Internet For systems equipped with Wi Fi flip the wireless on off switch to the On position NOTE To enable a wireless device use the Fn F5 hot key refer to Enabling a wireless device on page 191 for more information An overview of using the Internet The following sections give a quick introduction to the Internet and s
16. Quiet mode the setting is only valid for the current Windows session If you shut down restart log off or resume from hibernation the setting will revert back to Normal speed The setting can also be changed by CD burning software or other applications that can set the drive speed To change the setting open the Acoustic Silencer by double clicking the tasktray icon 1 Click Set Quiet Mode to make the drive run more slowly and quietly for listening to Music CDs or Audio files on a CD Click Set Normal Mode to run the drive at normal speed for transferring data Chapter 6 If 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 the 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 The
17. Stop Previous track Next track Mute Sample Windows Media Player screen Volume control The Windows Media Player control panel works much like an ordinary compact disc player To play the CD or to pause click the Play Pause button on the CD Player control panel To stop the CD click the Stop button Learning the Basics Using the DVD ROM or multi function drive Playing CDs using Auto Run If you insert a CD into the DVD ROM multi function 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 DVD ROM multi function drive icon The disk drive will run the CD 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 multi function drive that allows you to Play pre recorded DVDs gt Play pre recorded CDs Read and write data depending on your system configuration and music files to CD Recordable CD R and CD Rewritable CD RW discs and read DVD R RW or DVD RAM discs NOTE Copy protection technology included in certain media may prevent or limit recording
18. 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 168 The computer displays the Non System disk or disk error message Make sure there is no diskette in the diskette drive If there is one remove it and press any key to continue If pressing any key does not work press Cirl 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 gt The operating system fails to start after the Starting Windows XP message appears gt h S The operating system takes a long time to start Sd The operating system responds differently from the normal routine The screen does not look right Unless a hardware device has failed problems usually occur when you change the system in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device If you experience any of these problems use the options in the Startup menu to fix the problem lf Something Goes Wrong 1 61 The Windows operating system is not w
19. Windows Task Manager window appears 15 158 lf Something Goes Wrong Problems that are easy to fix Click the Applications tab If a program has stopped responding the words not responding appear beside its name in the list 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 3 Close the remaining programs one by one by selecting the program name then End Task Click Start Turn off computer The Turn off computer window appears 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 Press Ctrl and c simultaneously to copy the text to the clipboard Open Notepad click Start point to All Programs then point to Accessories and click Notepad Press Ctrl and v simultaneously to paste the details into Notepad Add a paragraph break and type some notes describing what you were doing when you received the message lf Something Goes Wrong 1 DO Problems when you turn on the computer
20. 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 191 1 5 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Console Sample TOSHIBA Console window The TOSHIBA Console offers two categories of features Customizing Your Computer Network Customizing Your Computer The features available in this category are Power Saver Mouse Toshiba Button Control ConfigFree CD DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer Network The Network category features Connectivity Doctor Toshiba Utilities 1 53 TOSHIBA Console Power Saver qb The Power Saver 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 Saver through the TOSHIBA Console double click the Power Saver icon The TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window appears Setup items p tor Effective o Screen brightness xt J leag Sap a CPU control method al Otto B Q Normal CPU process speed J levd7 ge DVD Plarback Cooling Method J Hasan Petomance lup bor Effective Not in Use mi Presentation Monia Power OFF a I ramtes Q Long L e HDD Power OFF B es Q Copy of Full Power System standy IQ C System hibematon 3 oO A Broom B2 cow 28 Sample TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window The Power Properties window shows
21. 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 cannot find a site I bookmarked The World Wide Web is constantly changing A site you bookmarked yesterday may not be available today or its server may be down for temporary repair Try again later The Windows XP operating system can help you If the operating system has started properly but you still have a problem using your computer the online Help can assist you in troubleshooting the problem To access Windows XP Help and Support 1 Click Start then click Help and Support lf Something Goes Wrong 1 63 Resolving a hardware conflict The Help and Support window appears 2 Then do one or both of the following In the search field type the topic of the problem with which you need help and follow the on screen instructions Click a problem about which you would like help from the listings and follow 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 Sup
22. an external monitor or projector to your computer if you need a larger screen To do this 1 L Connect the monitor s video cable to the RGB monitor port on the back of the computer Connect the device s power cable to a live electrical outlet Turn on the external device Set the display mode by pressing Fn F5 or by setting the Display Properties settings Directing the display output when you turn on the computer Once you have connected an external display device you can choose to use the internal display only the external device only or both simultaneously The quickest way to change the display output settings is to use the display hot key Fn F5 1 2 Press Fn and F5 simultaneously While holding down Fn press F5 repeatedly until the setting you want takes effect This hot key cycles through the settings in the following order Built in display only Built in display and external monitor simultaneously External monitor only Getting Started 11 Using external display devices o Built in display and TV or other external video device simultaneously TV or other external video device only 3 Release the Fn key TECHNICAL NOTE You can also change these settings using the Display Properties Box set the option for the video controller by clicking Start then Control Panel and clicking Display Choose the Settings tab click the Advanced button select Display Device
23. cover Close the disc tray by pressing gently on the center of the tray until it clicks indicating that it is locked Caring for CD or DVD discs Store your discs in their original containers to protect them from scratches and keep them clean Do not bend a disc or place heavy objects on top of it Do not apply a label to or otherwise mar the surface of a disc Hold a disc by its outside edge Fingerprints on the surface can prevent the DVD ROM drive or multi function drive from reading the data properly Do not expose discs to direct sunlight or extreme heat or cold To clean a disc that is dirty wipe it with a clean dry cloth The most efficient method to clean it is to start from the center of the disc and wipe toward the outward edge not in a circle If necessary moisten the cloth with water or a neutral cleaner not benzine or rubbing alcohol Let the disc dry completely before inserting it in the drive Learning the Basics QO Powering down the computer Powering down the computer eAuTION Pushing the power button before shutting down the Windows operating system could cause you to lose your work Make Sure the system indicator panel s disk light and the drive in use light are off If you turn off the power while a disk is being accessed you may lose data or damage the disk and or drive When you power down the computer you have three options to choose from Turn Off Computer Standby and
24. disk rather than from memory Learning the Basics 03 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 previously using Configuring your computer for Hibernation 1 Open the Start menu click Control Panel then Performance and Maintenance i 2 Click the Toshiba Power Saver icon 3 Click the Setup Action tab 4 Select Hibernation for the options you want When I press the power button Set this option to Hibernate so that the computer will go into Hibernation mode when you press the power button When I close the lid Set this option to Hibernate so that the computer will go into Hibernation mode when you close the display panel 5 Click Apply 6 Click OK The computer is now set to automatically enter into Hibernation when your option settings occur NOTE For more information about the Power Saver utility see Power Saver on page 153 Once the computer is configured place the computer into Hibernation mode by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel depending on the hibernation options selected 1 0 4 Learning the Basics Powering down the computer Starting again from Hibernation mode To restart the computer from Hibernation mode press the power button until the on off light turns green The computer returns to the screen you were previously using If you place
25. magnetically coded with data Hard disks hold much more information than diskettes and are used for long term storage of programs and data The primary or only hard disk in a computer is usually fixed but some computers have secondary hard disks that are removable By default the hard disk is referred to as drive C hardware The physical components of a computer system Compare software Hibernation A feature of many Toshiba notebook computers that saves to the hard 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 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 Glossary 2 hot swapping tThe 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 mo
26. mouse pointer The Connectivity Doctor works with the following network devices Wired and wireless network devices gt Routers hubs and bridges Access points Using ConfigFree with your Toshiba Computer 1 O ConfigFree Utilities fat Syn es tank ay Dem une Aaa Ha Sample Connectivity Doctor screen Moving the mouse pointer over a wired or wireless network device icon displays information about the device such as its IP address subnet mask and MAC address A wireless network device also shows information such as the network SSID and the device s Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP key settings F Stay on the tack hay Sample viewing device information 1 98 Using ConfigFree with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities If a problem or potential problem is detected a triangle containing an exclamation point appears in the Connectivity Doctor screen and an orange frame describes the relevant location You can then view a possible cause and solution for the problem by clicking the exclamation point For example if the connection to a wireless network cannot be established because the wireless communication switch is turned off an exclamation point appears next to the wireless communication switch Clicking the exclamation point displays a description of the problem and a solution The following checkboxes and buttons are provided on the Connectivity Doctor screen S
27. password A unique string of characters entered by a user to verify his or her identity to the computer or the network PC Card A credit card sized expansion card designed to increase the capabilities of notebook computers PC Cards provide functions such as modem fax modem hard disk drive network adapter sound card or SCSI adapter peripheral Any device such as a printer or joystick that is attached to the computer and controlled by the computer s CPU pixel Short for 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 TouchPad or a mouse that enables you to move the cursor on the screen 220 om 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 tThe attributes of an object or device For example the properties of a file i
28. power If you have Hibernation mode enabled the default the computer copies the details of your open programs and files to the hard disk before shutting down Mobile Computing 1 1 5 Monitoring battery power Setting battery alarms Your computer can be configured to warn you of a low battery charge condition so you can take the necessary steps to save your work Your Windows operating system offers two alarms before your system shuts down To change the default alarm settings 1 Open the Start menu click Control Panel then Performance and Maintenance 2 Click the Toshiba Power Saver icon 3 Click the Setup Action tab 4 Select the Alarm settings in the Setup Alarm section Before your computer runs out of battery power save your data 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 Connect your computer to an AC power source Conserving battery power How long a fully charged battery 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 display panel instead of an external monitor How much you use the hard disk and other drives Whether you use any optional devices to which the battery supplies power such as a PC Card Where you are working since operating time decreases at low temperatures Mobile Computi
29. select the applicable Monitor type click Apply or OK Va For more information on switching the display output see Directing the display output when you turn on the computer on page 70 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 TECHNICAL NOTE In order to use one of the simultaneous modes you must set the resolution of the 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 Va 2 Getting Started Turning off the computer Turning off the computer It is a good idea to turn off your computer when you are not using it for a while If you are using the computer for the first time leave the computer plugged into a power source even 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 When you power down the computer you have three options to choose from Turn Off or Shut down Hibernate and Standby Each option has its advantages Use the Turn Off command if you are using the Windows XP Home version operating system or the Windows XP Professional operating system when not conn
30. that can read and write to CD and DVD media multimedia A combination of two or more media such as sound animation and video in a computer program or presentation Musical Instrument Digital Interface See MIDI 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 printers with other users and to exchange electronic mail enn 019 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 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 XP and Windows 2000 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 A parallel port provides a parallel communications interface between a computer and an appropriate device Compare serial
31. the United States at 800 457 7777 Outside the United States at 949 859 4273 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites toshiba com Worldwide Toshiba corporate site computers toshiba com Marketing and product information in the USA www toshiba ca Canada www toshiba Europe com Europe www toshiba co jp index htm Japan http servicio toshiba com Mexico and all of Latin America 1 8 4 lf Something Goes Wrong Toshiba s worldwide offices Toshiba s worldwide offices Australia Canada Toshiba Australia Pty Limited Toshiba Canada Ltd 84 92 Talavera Road 191 McNabb Street North Ryde NSW 2113 Markham Ontario Sydney L3R 8H2 Australia Canada France Germany Toshiba Syst mes France S A Toshiba Europe GmbH 7 Rue Ampere B P 131 Leibnizstrabe 2 92800 Puteaux C dex D 93055 Regensburg France Germany Italy Japan Centro Direzionale Colleoni Toshiba Corporation PCO IO Palazzo Perseo 1 1 Shibaura 1 Chome Via Paracelso 10 Minato Ku Tokyo 105 8001 20041 Agrate Brianza Japan Milano Italy Latin America and Caribbean Mexico Toshiba America Information Toshiba de M xico S A de C V Systems Sierra Candela No 111 6to Piso 9740 Irvine Blvd Col Lomas de Chapultepec Irvine California 92618 CP 11000 Mexico DE USA 800 457 7777 within the US 949 859 4273 outside of the US this call may incur long distance charges Spain Toshiba Information Systems Espa a S A Parque Empresarial San Fernando
32. the compact disc at maximum volume could damage your ears To turn the volume down use the Volume Control switch or access the Volume Control program click Start All Programs Accessories Entertainment Volume Control 1 Make sure the computer is turned on 2 Make sure the in use indicator light is off 3 Press the drive s eject button The disc tray slides partially out of the drive about 1 inch CAUTION 10 avoid damaging a disc or losing data check that the disc activity light is off before opening the disc tray 902 Learning the Basics Using the DVD ROM or multi function drive ye HINT The drive will not open if the computer s power is off G 4 Grasp the tray and pull it fully open Sample drive tray fully extended 5 Hold the disc by its edges and check that it is clean and free of dust CAUTION Handle discs carefully Avoid touching the surface of the disc Grasp it by its center hole and edge If you handle the disc incorrectly you could lose data If the disc is dusty clean it as described in Caring for CD or DVD Discs on page 98 Learning the Basics 93 Using the DVD ROM or multi function drive 6 Carefully place the disc in the empty tray with its label facing up Sample positioning the disc in the drive 7 Gently press the disc onto the center spindle until you feel it click into place Be careful not to touch the drive s lens located undernea
33. the computer in Hibernation mode by closing the display panel you can start it again by opening the display panel Using Standby mode Standby mode places the computer into a power saving mode Standby holds the current state 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 While in Standby mode the computer uses some battery power The battery will eventually discharge in Stand by mode If the battery discharges your data will be lost if you do not save your work before entering Standby mode Restarting from Standby mode uses less time and battery power than restarting from Turn Off or Hibernation mode gt When starting up again the computer returns to the mode in which you left it including all open programs and files you were using CAUTION l you power down using the Stand by and the 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 Learning the Basics 1 05 Powering down the computer Turn off computer Stand By Cancel Sample Turn off computer Windows dialog box NOTE If you hold down the Shift key Stand By becomes Hibernate in the Turn off computer dialog box To enter hibernation mode you must hold down the Shift key w
34. the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions it may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected gt Sd Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help NOTE Only Peripherals complying with the FCC Class B limits may be attached to this equipment Operation with noncompliant peripherals or peripherals not recommended by Toshiba is likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception Shielded cables must be used between the external devices and the computer s parallel port monitor port USB port PS 2 port i LINK port and microphone jack Changes or modifications made t
35. the other end to an RJ 11 wall jack Sample connecting to a wall jack 1 3 Exploring Your Options Setting up for communications CAUTION he 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 are ready to send a fax or use the modem to connect to an online service or the Internet For more detailed information regarding your computer s modem visit Toshiba s Web site at accessories toshiba com 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 RJ 45 jack on your computer For specific information about connecting to the network consult your network administrator While you are at home or traveling you may need a dial up connection Ask your network administrator for the telephone number of the network Setting up the connection To set up an office connection consult your network administrator for network settings and additional considerations To use a dial up connection have your network administrator configure your computer for the network and supply you with Exploring Your Options 1 33 Setting up for communications the telephone number for the dial up connecti
36. the power profiles which are optimized for several different working environments You can either use one of the preset modes or create and use your own customized profile The preset profiles cannot be deleted 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 194 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Console Profiles This section lists the preset profiles The preset profiles are gt Full Power High Power Normal DVD Playback Presentation Long Life Although you can change the properties for any of these profiles this is not recommended If you need a customized profile create a new profile with the properties you require The DVD Playback profile applies only when a DVD program is playing Quickly creating a new power mode 1 2 3 Highlight one of the preset profiles Click Copy A new mode appears with the title Copy of Name where Name is the title of the mode you copied You can change the name description or icon for this profile by clicking Property Customizing a power mode 1 2 3 Highlight the profile you want to modify Change the settings you want on the Basic Setup tab You may also change settings on the Setup Action tab Keep in mind however that by default thes
37. 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 Direct Memory Access Similarly the data required by the device is stored in a specific place or address in memory called the Direct Memory Access DMA The DMA provides a dedicated channel for adapter cards to bypass the microprocessor and access memory directly If two or more devices use the same DMA the data required by one device overwrites the data required by the other causing a hardware conflict Plug and Play With Plug and Play and the Windows XP operating system avoiding hardware conflicts is easy Plug and Play is a computer standard that helps the system BIOS basic input output system and the operating system to automatically assign resources to Plug and Play compliant devices In theory if every device connected to the computer is Plug and lf Something Goes Wrong 1 65 Resolving a hardware conflict Play compliant no two devices will compete for the same system resources Simply plug in the device and turn on your computer The operating system automatically sets up your system to accommodate the new device If you install an older legacy device that the operating system cannot recognize the operating system may have difficulty assigning resources to it As a result a hardware conflict can occur To see what resources the operating system has assigned to the devi
38. top of the screen should be no higher than eye level If you use 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 Below eye ooo N __l Approximately 90 angles c Footrest Toora 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 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 gt Adjust the back of your chair so that it supports the lower curve of your spine If necessary use a cushion to provide Getting Started 43 Selecting a place to work extra back support Lower back support cushions are available at many office supply stores 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 Lighting Proper lighting can improve
39. with RSS 210 of Industry Canada CAUTION The installer of this radio equipment must ensure that the antenna is located or pointed such that it does not emit RF field in excess of Health Canada limits for the general population consult Safety Code 6 obtainable from Health Canada s Web site www hc sc gc ca rpb The RF device shall not be co located with any other transmitter that has not been tested with this device 9 Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of this device L utilisation de ce dispositif est autoris e seulement aux conditions suivantes 1 il ne doit pas produire de brouillage et 2 l utilisateur du dispositif doit tre pr t accepter tout brouillage radio lectrique re u m me si ce brouillage est susceptible de compromettre le fonctionnement du dispositif The term IC before the equipment certification number only signifies that the Industry Canada technical specifications were met To prevent radio interference to the licensed service this device is intended to be operated indoors and away from windows to provide maximum shielding Equipment or its transmit antenna that is installed outdoors is subject to licensing Pour empecher que cet appareil cause du brouillage au service faisant l objet d une licence il doit etre util
40. you in advance that temporary discontinuance of service may be required But if advanced notice is not practical the telephone company will notify the customer as soon as possible Also you will be advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC if you believe it is necessary If trouble is experienced with this equipment for repair or limited warranty information please contact Toshiba Corporation Toshiba America Information Systems Inc or an authorized representative of Toshiba or the Toshiba Support Centre within the United States at 800 457 7777 or Outside the United States at 949 859 4273 If the equipment is causing harm to the telephone network the telephone company may request that you disconnect the equipment until the problem is resolved Disconnection If you should ever decide to permanently disconnect your modem from its present line please call the telephone company and let them know of this change Fax Branding The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful for any person to use a computer or other electronic device including Fax machines to send any message unless such message clearly contains in a margin at the top or 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 or other entity or other individual sending the message and the telephone number of the sending machine or such business other entity
41. 3 FN keys 78 function keys 78 H hard disk drive light 55 hardware conflicts 163 resolving 165 headphones using 142 Help Windows XP Media Center Edition 162 Hibernation mode 72 102 configuring 103 226 e starting again from 104 Hibernation mode hot key 189 hot key display modes 190 display settings 139 functions 186 Hibernation mode 189 keyboard 192 keyboard overlays 192 power usage mode 187 Stand By mode 188 volume mute 186 wireless mode 191 hot key power usage mode 117 hot key utility 155 hot swapping 144 precautions 146 icon 126 definition 38 desktop 126 hint 38 internet explorer 127 moving to desktop 126 recycle bin 127 safety 37 technical note 38 Industry Canada requirement 4 inserting CDs and DVDs 92 installing main battery 118 mouse 64 Internal External mode 172 Internet bookmarked site not found 162 connecting to 136 features 137 slow connection 162 surfing 137 uploading and downloading files 138 URL address not found 162 internet explorer icon 127 Internet Service Providers 136 IRQ Interrupt Request 164 ISPs 136 J jack headphones 142 microphone 141 RJ 11 131 K keeping comfortable 41 keyboard character keys 77 function keys 78 hot keys 192 not working 159 170 overlay keys 79 unexpected characters 169 Windows special keys 79 L lighting 43 lights AC power 51 battery 51 hard disk drive 55 main battery changing 118 removing 118
42. 7 removing 118 120 unlocking 119 battery power displaying remaining 113 monitoring 112 Bridge Media slot 147 button power 55 start 127 buttons CD Player 95 C Card and Socket Services 144 CD creating 96 223 224 e playing using Auto Run 96 CD and DVDs viewing contents 97 CD Player control panel 95 CDs inserting 92 problem solving 175 channels DMA 164 IRQ 164 character keys 77 charging the battery 52 checking device properties 166 click 56 communications network connection 132 system resources 164 compact discs inserting 91 92 problem solving 175 removing 97 computer customizing 152 non system disk or disk error message 160 not accessing disk drives 159 running on battery power 108 setting up 59 turning off 72 using at the office 143 warning resume message 160 computer placement 41 computer setup 47 computer friendly environment 40 computing tips 75 connecting external monitor 143 connecting to a power source 49 failure connection set up 132 conserving battery power 115 Contents CDs 97 DVDs 97 control buttons 56 critical applications 2 Ctrl keys 78 D desktop creating new icon 126 major features 126 desktop exploration 125 desktop icons 126 Device Manager 165 checking properties 166 disabling a device 166 devices mouse 64 dial up connection 133 Dial Up Networking Wizard 133 Disk Defragmenter 173 disk drive corrupted damaged data files 173 missing files trouble accessing a d
43. Association 2710 aa 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 TFT thin film transistor USB universal serial bus URL uniform resource locator WAN wide area network www World Wide Web Terms A The se terms may appear in this user s guide active matrix display A liquid crystal display LCD made from an array of liquid crystal cells using active matrix technology Also known as a TFT display in its simplest form there is one thin film transistor TFT for each cell This type of display works well with notebook computers because of its shallow depth and high quality color Active matrix displays are viewable from wider angles than most passive matrix displays adapter A device that provides a compatible connection between two units For example the computer s internal display adapter receives information from the software and translates it into images on the screen An adapter can take a number of forms from a microprocessor to a simple connector An intelligent adapter one that 1s capable of doing some processing may also be called a controller alternating current AC The type of power usually supplied to residential and commercial wall outlets AC reverses its direction at regular interv
44. Click Start then click Turn off computer Click Turn Off The operating system shuts down and turns off the computer automatically Remove the memory module Reinstall the memory module following the instructions in Installing additional memory optional on page 58 and making sure it 1s seated properly Check for the error again If the error recurs remove the memory module entirely and check for the error again If removing the memory module eliminates the error the memory module may be faulty If the error recurs without the 1 68 lf Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict memory module installed the error is not caused by the memory module ga TECHICAL NOTE You must have a least one memory module L installed for the computer to work f 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 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 plu
45. Hibernation Via TECHNICAL NOTES Before using any of these options to power down your computer save your files and make sure the disk activity lights are off If you change your mind and decide to continue working after all wait a few seconds before turning the computer on again Using the Turn off computer or Shut down command The Turn Off or Shut down commands power off the computer The Windows XP Home operating system uses the Turn Off command The Windows XP Professional operating system uses the Turn Off command if you are not connected to a Windows domain server The Windows XP Professional operating system uses the Shut down command if you are a member of a domain Factors to consider when choosing Turn Off or Shut down No power is used while the computer is turned off This is the most efficient mode if you will be away from your computer for an extended time Restarting from Turn Off or Shut down uses the most time and battery power 1 00 Learning the Basics Powering down the computer When starting up again the system does not automatically open the programs and files you were previously using If your computer is not connected to a domain server 1 Click Start select Turn off computer The Turn off computer dialog box appears Turn off computer Stand By TurnOfF Restart Cancel Sample Turn off computer Windows dialog box 2 Click Turn Off The computer shuts d
46. LAN operation the above 2 4 GHz and 5 GHz channel limitations apply The user should use the wireless LAN utility to check the current channel of operation If operation is occurring outside of the allowable frequencies as listed above the user must cease operating the Wireless LAN at that location and consult he local technical support staff responsible for the wireless network The 5 GHz Turbo mode feature is not allowed for operation in any European Community country o 1 This device must not be operated in ad hoc mode using channels in the 5 GHz bands in the European Community Ad hoc mode provides a direct communication between two client devices without a Wireless LAN Access Point This device must be used with Access Points that have employed and activated a radar detection feature required for European Community operation in the 5 GHz bands This device will operate under the control of the Access Point in order to avoid operating on a channel occupied by any radar system in the area The presence of nearby radar operation may result in temporary interruption of operation of this device The Access Point s radar detection feature will automatically restart operation on a channel free of radar You may consult with the local technical support staff responsible for the wireless network to ensure the Access Point device s are properly configured for European Community operation Approved Countries Regions for use
47. MANUAL IN NO EVENT SHALL TOSHIBA BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL CONSEQUENTIAL SPECIAL OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES WHETHER BASED ON TORT CONTRACT OR OTHERWISE ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS MANUAL OR ANY OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF Trademarks Noteworthy and Satellite are registered trademarks and FreedomWare and SmartMedia are trademarks of Toshiba America Information Systems Inc and or Toshiba Corporation Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries DirectX Active Desktop DirectShow and Windows Media are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation LapLink is a registered trademark of Traveling Software Inc ConfigFree is a trademark of Toshiba Corporation Wi Fi is a registered trademark of the Wi Fi Alliance Dolby Manufactured by Toshiba under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories TouchPad is a trademark of Synaptics Inc Secure Digital and SD are trademarks xD Picture Card is a trademark of Fuji 2 MultiMediaCard is a trademark of Infineon Technologies AG 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 recyc
48. Maximizing battery life To maximize the life of your battery pack e gt gt 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 2 5 Turn off the computer s power Disconnect the AC adapter and turn on the computer s power If it does not turn on go to step 4 Operate the computer on battery power for five minutes If the battery pack has at least five minutes of operating time continue operating until the battery pack is fully discharged If the battery light flashes or there is some other warning to indicate a low battery go to step 4 Connect the AC adapter to the computer and the power cord cable to a power outlet The DC IN or AC power light should glow green and the battery should glow amber to indicate that the battery pack is being charged If the DC IN or AC power light indicator does not glow power is not being supplied Check the connections for the AC adapter and power cord cable Charge the battery pack until the battery 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 Mobile Computing 1 23 Disposing of used batteries Disconnect the AC adapter when the battery is fully charged Overcharging makes the battery hot and sho
49. O media GAUTION Do not remove Memory Stick media while data is being written or read Even when the message copying in the windows disappears writing to the media might still be in progress and your data could be destroyed Wait for the indicator light to go out Removing Memory Stick or Memory Stick PRO media 1 Right click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the System tray After the media is stopped it is safe to remove 2 Press the card inward to release it The card pops out slightly 3 Grasp the card and pull it straight out Inserting an SD Card 1 Turn the card so that the contacts metal areas are face down 2 Push the card into the slot until it locks in place Exploring Your Options 1 49 Using the Bridge Media slot Sample inserting an SD Card CAUTION Do not touch the SD connector metal area You could expose the storage area to static electricity which can destroy data Do not remove an SD Card while data is being written or read Even when the message copying in the windows disappears writing to the card might still be in progress and your data could be destroyed Wait for the indicator light to go out Removing an SD Card 1 Right click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the System tray After the card is stopped it is safe to remove 2 Press the card inward to release it The card pops out slightly 3 Grasp the card and pull it straight out Insert
50. Point to the program group in this example Accessories The Accessories menu displays 3 Click the program in this example WordPad WordPad opens To close the program click the Close button in the upper right corner of the program s window Starting a program from Windows Explorer If a program is not listed in the 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 82 Learning the Basics Starting a program Click Windows Explorer Click My Computer to expand the window In the left part of the window under the C icon click the folder containing the program in this case Program Files Windows Explorer shows the contents of the Program Files folder on the right side of the window The left side of the window shows all the folders contained within the Program Files folder In the left part of the window click Windows NT 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 cl
51. a com in the United States for more information Bluetooth wireless technology and your Health The products with Bluetooth wireless technology like other radio devices emit radio frequency electromagnetic energy The level of energy emitted by devices with Bluetooth wireless technology however is far much less than the electromagnetic energy emitted by wireless devices like for example mobile phones Because products with Bluetooth wireless technology operate within the guidelines found in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations TOSHIBA believes Bluetooth wireless technology is safe for use by consumers These standards and recommendations reflect the consensus of the scientific 2 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 Bluetooth wireless technology may be restricted by the proprietor of the building or responsible representatives of the organization These situations may for example include Using the equipment with Bluetooth wireless technology on board of airplanes or In any other environment where the risk of interference to other devices or services is perceived or identified as harmful If you are uncertain of the policy that applies on the use of wireless devices in a specific organization or environment e g airports you are encouraged to ask
52. ade telephone line The modem allows you to Access the Internet Communicate with your office s local area network LAN or a larger corporate wide area network WAN For specific information about connecting to a LAN or WAN consult your network administrator Send a fax directly from your computer To connect to the Internet use an online service or communicate across telephone lines with another computer you need A modem one comes with your computer A telephone line A browser or communications program An Internet Service Provider ISP or online service if you plan to use the Internet NOTE To stay current on the most recent software and hardware options for your computer and for other product information be sure to regularly check the Toshiba Web site at accessories toshiba com 130 Exploring Your Options Setting up for communications Determining the COM port Your modem is connected to one of the computer s COM communications ports The default setting for the modem is COMS The following procedure is intended to support you if you need to either upgrade your modem or reset the port to the default settings If you are 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 2 3 Open the Start menu and click Control Panel Click Printers and O
53. all your programs and data files from a backup source will save time Read the user s guides It is very difficult to provide a fail safe set of steps you can follow every time you experience a problem with the computer Your ability to solve problems will improve as you learn about how the computer and its software work together 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 1 82 lf Something Goes Wrong If you need further assistance 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 gt If the problem occurs while you are running a program consult the program s documentation for troubleshooting suggestions Contact the software company s technical support group for their assistance gt Consul
54. als Compare direct current DC oon O11 application A computer program that you use to perform tasks of a specific type Applications include word processors spreadsheets and database management systems See also program backup A copy of a file usually on a removable disk kept in case the original file is lost or damaged basic input output system BIOS See BIOS baud rate The speed at which a communication device such as a printer or modem transmits information Baud rate is the number of signal changes per second not necessarily the same as bits per second See also bits per second BIOS basic input output system Basic instructions stored in read only memory ROM containing the information the computer needs 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 pri
55. also compliant The REN is used to determine the number of devices that may be connected to a telephone line Excessive RENS on a telephone line may result in the devices not ringing in response to an incoming call In most but not all areas the sum of RENs should not exceed five 5 0 To be certain of the number of devices that may be connected to a line as determined by the total RENS contact the local telephone company For products approved after July 23 2001 the REN for this product is part of the product identifier that has the format US AAAEQHFTXXXX The digits represented by the are the REN without a decimal point e g 03 is a REN of 0 3 For earlier products the REN is separately shown on the label Connection to party line service is subject to state tariffs Contact the state public utility commission public service commission or corporation commission for information Telephone Company Procedures The goal of the telephone company is to provide you with the best service it can In order to do this it may occasionally be necessary for them to make changes in their equipment operations or procedures If these changes might affect your service or the 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 this equipment causes harm to the telephone network the telephone company will notify
56. amount of flickering try using fewer colors To change the number of colors displayed 1 Point at the desktop and click with the secondary button 2 Click Properties and then the Settings tab 3 Change the Colors option and click OK For more information see Windows Help A message tells you that there is a problem with your display settings and that the adapter type is incorrect or the current settings do not work with your hardware Reduce the size of the color palette to one that is supported by the computer s internal display To change the display properties 1 Point at the desktop and click with the secondary button The Display Properties window appears Click Properties then click the Settings tab Adjust the screen resolution and or color quality 4 Click OK 1 12 lf Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 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 Small bright dots appear on your TFT display when you turn on your computer Your display contains an extremely large number of thin film transistors TFT and is manufactured using high precision technology The small bright dots that appear on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technolog
57. and UK Uruguay USA Venezuela 19 Approved Countries Regions for use for the Toshiba Mini PCI Wireless LAN Card This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries regions in the following table CAUTION Do not use this equipment except in the countries regions in the following table Australia Austria Belgium Canada Denmark Finland France Germany Greece Hong Kong Iceland Ireland Italy Japan Liechtenstein Luxembourg Malaysia Netherlands New Zealand Norway Philippines Portugal Singapore Spain Sweden Switzerland Thailand UK USA Bluetooth wireless technology Interoperability Bluetooth Cards from TOSHIBA are designed to be interoperable with any product with Bluetooth wireless technology that is based on Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum FHSS radio technology and is compliant to Bluetooth Specification as defined and approved by The Bluetooth Special Interest Group Logo certification with Bluetooth wireless technology as defined by The Bluetooth Special interest Group 20 CAUTION Bluetooth wireless technology is a new innovative technology and TOSHIBA has not confirmed compatibility of its Bluetooth products with all PCs and or equipment using Bluetooth wireless technology other than TOSHIBA portable computers Always use Bluetooth cards from TOSHIBA in order to enable wireless networks over two or
58. ata please make periodic back up copies of all the data stored on the hard disk or other storage devices as a precaution against possible failures alteration or loss of the data IF YOUR DATA IS ALTERED OR LOST DUE TO ANY TROUBLE FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION OF THE HARD DISK DRIVE OR OTHER STORAGE DEVICES AND THE DATA CANNOT BE RECOVERED TOSHIBA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGE OR LOSS OF DATA OR ANY OTHER DAMAGE RESULTING THEREFROM WHEN COPYING OR TRANSFERRING YOUR DATA PLEASE BE SURE TO CONFIRM WHETHER THE DATA HAS BEEN SUCCESSFULLY COPIED OR TRANSFERRED TOSHIBA DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY FOR THE FAILURE TO COPY OR TRANSFER THE DATA CORRECTLY Critical Applications The computer you have purchased is not designed for any critical applications Critical applications means life support systems medical applications connections to implanted medical devices commercial transportation nuclear facilities or systems or any other applications where product failure could lead to injury to persons or loss of life or catastrophic property damage ACCORDINGLY TOSHIBA ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS DISCLAIM ANY AND ALL LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF THE COMPUTER PRODUCTS IN ANY CRITICAL APPLICATIONS IF YOU USE THE COMPUTER PRODUCTS IN A CRITICAL 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
59. ates a drive is active Turning off the computer while it is reading from or writing to a disk may damage the disk the drive or both Before turning off the computer use the Turn off computer command or Standby command See Powering down the computer on page 99 to learn more about Standby CAUTION he operating system records information such as your desktop setup during its shut down procedure If you do not let the operating system shut down normally details such as new icon positions may be lost Learning the Basics T 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 Td Fe Fe Fe Fa Ea ad Pea Fe Ee FE LY Mee YE TET TY 14 3 a a a am Serr rrr TIT ETTET TTI TIT CE LC C ea e a o a a Sample keyboard Character keys Typing with the character keys is very much like typing on a typewriter except that The space bar creates a space character instead of just passing over an area of the page The lowercase letter el and the number 1 are not interchangeable The uppercase letter O and the number 0 are not interchangeable The Caps Lock key changes only the alphabet keys to upper case the number and symbol keys are not affected The
60. atic electricity you may have built up To avoid damaging the memory module be careful not to touch its gold connector bar on the side you insert into the computer 8 Remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging 9 Holding the memory module by its edges so that the gold connector bar faces the slot fit the memory module into the socket 10 Gently press down on the memory module connector until the clips snap into place Do not force the memory module into position The memory module should be level when secured in place Sample inserting the memory module into the slot 62 Getting Started Installing additional memory optional CAUTION Avoid touching the connectors on the memory module or on the computer Grease or dust on the connectors may cause memory access problems 11 Replace the expansion memory slot cover 12 Retighten the screws 13 Turn the computer over and reconnect any cables you removed 14 Turn on the computer 15 If the computer does not recognize the memory shut down the computer remove the memory slot cover and make sure the memory module is seated properly as described in step 10 Removing a memory module 1 Complete steps 1 7 in Installing additional memory optional to shut down the computer and open the memory module cover 2 Gently push the memory locks outward until the memory module pops up 3 Carefully pull the memory module diagonally to
61. ay into the slot push firmly but gently to ensure a firm connection with the computer Do not force the card into position To avoid damaging the PC Card or the computer do not force the card into the PC Card slot Removing 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 1 Locate the PC Card eject button 2 Press the PC Card eject button once to extend it and push it in to remove the PC Card 1 46 Exploring Your Options Inserting and removing PC Cards Sample ejecting a PC card The PC Card ejects slightly from the slot 3 Grasp the edges of the PC Card and slide it out of the slot Setting up a PC Card for your computer Some PC Cards are ready to use as soon as you install them Others such as hard disk cards network cards and SCSI adapters may need to be set up to work with your computer To set up your PC Card refer to the documentation that came with the card or refer to your operating system manual or online help Hot swapping One of the great things about PC Cards is that you can replace one PC Card with another while the computer is on This is called hot swapping Hot swapping precautions Although you can insert a PC Card at any time to avoid data loss never remove a card while it is in use For example Never remove a hard disk card while the system is accessing it Never remov
62. bedded wireless module into other device DVD ROM multi function drive safety instructions The DVD ROM and multi function drives employ a laser system To ensure proper use of this product please read this instruction manual carefully and retain for future reference 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 20 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 8001 Japan CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LASER KLASSE 1 A CAUTION his appliance contains a laser system and is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT To use this model properly read the users guide 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 Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those ERRARE specified in the owners man
63. caps lock light on the keyboard indicator panel illuminates when you press the Caps Lock key 18 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Ctrl Fn and Alt keys sae Sample Ctrl Fn and Alt keys The Cirl Fn and Alt keys do different things depending on the program you are using For more information see your program documentation Function keys The function keys not to be confused with the Fn key are the 12 keys at the top of the keyboard Feral F TF al F2 el Foel E Faq Fea Faal F8 p Sample function keys F1 through F12 are called function keys because they execute programmed functions when pressed Used in combination with the Fn key function keys marked with icons execute specific functions on the computer For example Fn F9 turns off the TouchPad For more information see Hot Keys on page 186 Windows special keys Start key A 17S E Application key Sample Windows special keys Your computer s keyboard has two keys that have special functions in Windows Start key Opens the Start menu Application key Has the same function as the secondary mouse button Learning the Basics 19 Using the keyboard Overlay keys 2 DOD Oon EJE emie RRUAR RURE EE Te tht Sample numeric and cursor Bas overlay The keys with gray number
64. ce see Checking device properties on page 166 Resolving conflicts There are three things you can do to resolve hardware conflicts Disable the device For an older device remove it from the computer Disable another system component and use its resources for the new device see Fixing a problem with Device Manager on page 165 Reconfigure the device so that its requirements do not conflict Refer to the device s documentation for instructions about changing settings on the device Fixing a problem with Device Manager Device Manager provides a way to check and change the configuration of a device CAUTION Changing the default settings using Device Manager can cause other conflicts that make one or more devices unusable Device Manager is a configuration tool for advanced users who understand configuration parameters and the ramifications of changing them 166 lf Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Disabling a device 1 7 Open the Start menu click Control Panel then Performance and Maintenance Click the Administrative Tools icon Click the Computer Management and then Device Manager Select the specific device from the device category In the toolbar look to the far right for an icon of a monitor with a strike mark through a circle on the front This is the disable feature Click the icon You are given the option of disabling the device Click ye
65. ceived including interference 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 Caution Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation The radiated output power of the Bluetooth Card from TOSHIBA is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits Nevertheless the Bluetooth Card from TOSHIBA shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized In order to comply with FCC radio frequency radiation exposure guidelines for an uncontrolled environment the Bluetooth Card from TOSHIBA has to be operated while maintaining a minimum body to antenna which are located on top of LCD distance of 20 cm Refer to the Regulatory Statements as identified in the documentation that comes with those products for additional information The Bluetooth Card from TOSHIBA is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits Nevertheless it is advised to use the Bluetooth Card from TOSHIBA in such a manner that human contact during normal operation 1s minimized NOTE Changes or modifications made to this equipment not expressly approved by Taiwan TOSHIBA or parties authorized by TOSHIBA could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Unless approved for any model accredited low power radio frequency electric machinery any company tra
66. charge while the computer is consuming full power After a period of time the battery will lose its ability to perform at maximum capacity and will need to be replaced This is normal for all batteries To purchase a new battery pack see your accessories information that shipped with your computer or to stay current on the most recent software and hardware options for your computer and for other product information regularly check the Toshiba Web site at accessories toshiba com To ensure that the battery maintains its maximum capacity operate the computer on battery power at least once a month until the battery is fully discharged Please see Maximizing battery life on page 122 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 NOTE For optimum DVD performance Toshiba recommends that you play DVDs while running on AC power rather than on battery power Battery life is less than when using similar applications in the Windows operating system Mobile Computing 1 09 Running the computer on battery power NOTE Over a period of time and depending on the usage of the computer the brightness of the LCD Screen will deteriorate T
67. computer 3 Connect the power cord cable to a live electrical outlet B The AC power indicator glows when the computer is connected to an external power source 5 Getting Started Charging the main battery C The battery light gt Glows amber while the battery is being charged Glows green when the battery is fully charged Is unlit when the computer is not connected to an external power source For information on determining battery power see Monitoring battery power on page 112 WARNING Damaged power cords cables can cause fire or electric shock Never modify forcibly bend place heavy objects on top of or apply heat to the power cord cable If the power cord cable becomes damaged or the plug overheats 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 main battery To charge the main battery plug the computer into a live wall outlet It takes several hours to charge the battery with the computer off It takes much longer to charge the battery while the computer is on For more information on battery use see Running the computer on battery power on page 108 CAUTION 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 batte
68. 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 folder is symbolized on screen by a graphical image icon of a file folder A folder can contain files and other folders 216 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 tThe primary pathway bus between the CPU and the computer s main memory Also called system bus See also bus function keys The keys labeled F1 through F12 typically located on the keyboard Their function is determined by the operating system and or individual programs G 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 lat hard disk A storage device composed of a rigid platter or platters that can be
69. criber Lines DSL cable and satellite links Connecting to the Internet To connect to the Internet you need A modem and telephone line or a LAN connection A Web browser An Internet Service Provider ISP account The Microsoft Web browser Internet Explorer is automatically configured on your system so that when you first start it it guides you through signing up for a new ISP account or assists you in setting up your computer to work with your existing ISP Once you have established an ISP account you can connect to the Internet 1 Connect your computer s modem to a telephone line 2 Start your Web browser Have your modem dial the ISP s telephone number and establish a connection with the ISP s computer Exploring Your Options 1 3 An overview of using the Internet 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 the Web address The Web address or Uniform Resource Locator URL is a unique identifier for that computer system linked to the Internet Web addresses can also appear within a Web page s text and are known as l
70. dby oO System hibernation 3 oO Sample Toshiba Power Saver Properties Dialog Box 1 1 Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power The remaining battery charge is indicated on the top left side of the dialog box With repeated discharges and recharges the battery s capacity gradually decreases A frequently used older battery does not power the computer for as long as a new battery even when both are fully charged GA TECHNICAL NOTE The computer drains the battery faster at P low temperatures Check your remaining charge frequently if e you are working in temperatures below 50 degrees Fahrenheit The computer calculates the remaining battery charge based on your current rate of power use and other factors such as the age of the battery What to do when the battery runs low When the battery runs low you can Plug the computer into an external power source and recharge the battery Put the computer in Hibernate mode and replace the battery with a charged spare Save your work and turn off the computer If you do not set any of these options before the battery completely runs out of power the computer automatically enters Hibernation mode and turns itself off Hibernation mode keeps track of where you were so when you turn on the power again you can continue where you left off The computer stores the information on what you were doing until the battery runs out of
71. der or user shall not change the frequency increase the power or change the features and functions of the original design 23 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 MHz to 2 483 5 MHz for second generation low power data communication systems such as this equipment overlaps that of mobile object identification systems premises radio station and specified low power radio station 1 Sticker Please put the following sticker on devices incorporating this product 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
72. ducts are designed to be interoperable with any wireless LAN product that is based on Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum DSSS radio technology and is compliant to The IEEE 802 11 Standard on Wireless LANs Revision A B G as defined and approved by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers The Wireless Fidelity Wi Fi certification as defined by the Wi Fi Alliance The Wi Fi CERTIFIED logo is a certification mark of the Wi Fi Alliance CAUTION Bluetooth and Wireless LAN devices operate within the same radio frequency range and may interfere with one another If you use Bluetooth and Wireless LAN devices simultaneously you may occasionally experience a less than optimal network performance or even lose your network connection If you should experience any such problem immediately turn off your Bluetooth or Wireless LAN device Please contact Toshiba PC product support on Web site htto Avww toshiba europe com computers tnt bluetooth htm in Europe or http www pcsupport global toshiba com in the United States for more information CAUTION This device is restricted to indoor use due to its operation in the 5 15 GHz to 5 85 GHz frequency range O Wireless LAN and your Health Wireless LAN products like other radio devices emit radio frequency electromagnetic energy The level of energy emitted by Wireless LAN devices however is far much less than the electromagnetic energy emit
73. e Create New Proite Sample system power mode settings 1 02 Learning the Basics Powering down the computer NOTE For more information about the Power Saver utility see Power Saver on page 153 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 mode 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 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 When starting up again Hibernation uses less time and battery power than does Turn off computer Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and battery power to start up than restarting from Standby because information is being retrieved from the hard
74. e 70 Getting Started 69 Using external display devices Selecting video cables To connect a device to the S video port you will need to purchase a cable For the best video quality always use a properly shielded cable HINT Toshiba recommends using a cable no longer than 20 feet approximately 6 meters 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 S video port NOTE Video cables are not included with your computer To connect a device to the video out port you will need to purchase an S 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 e 2 Connect the other end of the video cable to the S video port on the back of the computer 3 Turn on the external video 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 on page 70 0 Getting Started Using external display devices v 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 or projector You can easily attach
75. e a network card while you are connected to a network Exploring Your Options 1 4f Using the Bridge Media slot Before removing a PC Card stop it by clicking the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the System tray Once the PC Card has stopped you can safely remove it See Removing a PC Card on page 145 Never swap modules when the computer is in Hibernation or Standby mode This is known as warm swapping and is not supported with this computer For more information on Hibernation and Standby modes see Using Hibernation Mode on page 102 and Using Standby Mode on page 104 Using the Bridge Media slot Your computer is equipped with a Bridge Media slot which supports the use of Memory Stick or Memory Stick PRO media Secure Digital SD Cards SmartMedia or xD Picture Cards This media can be used with a variety of digital products digital music players cellular phones PDAs digital cameras digital video camcorders etc NOTE Do not use the Copy Disk function for this type of media To copy data from one media to another use the drag and drop feature of Windows Inserting Memory Stick or Memory Stick PRO media 1 Turn the Memory Stick so that the notched corner faces the back of the computer and the arrow is face up 2 Push the media into the slot until it locks in place 1 4 8 Exploring Your Options Using the Bridge Media slot Sample inserting Memory Stick or Memory Stick PR
76. e actions will apply to all profiles Toshiba Utilities 1 DD TOSHIBA Console Mouse utility The Mouse utility allows you to change your TouchPad or mouse settings To access the Mouse utility through the TOSHIBA Console double click the Mouse icon Hotkey utility The hotkey utility allows you to receive a confirmation message when you use the hotkey combination for Standby Fn F3 and Hibernation Fn F4 To activate 1 Click Start All Programs Toshiba Utilities then click the Hotkey utility The Toshiba Hotkey window appears Toshiba Hotkey T Ditplay a Standby conlirmaten mestage t r 33 puy 7 Displa a Hibernation confinmation message F Fn iz pushed Sample Toshiba Hotkey utility window 2 Select the desired option 3 Click OK 156 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Console CD DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer CD DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer Click here to allow Acoustic Silencer to slow the CD DVD drive speed is Wi j ou can u is mode to listen to music CDs or audio files more comfortably Set Normal Mode Click here to return to Normal Speed in this Windows session for installing applications or transferring data Show tasktray icon Sample CD DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer screen This utility can slow the speed of your optical drive to make it run more quietly You can use this utility to make listening to Music CDs more enjoyable NOTE When you change the CD DVD drive to
77. e that you may safely remove the card 3 Remove the card from the slot Never swap modules when the computer is in Hibernation or standby mode This is known as warm swapping and is not supported with this computer For more information on Hibernation and Standby modes see Using Hibernation Mode on page 102 and Using Standby Mode on page 104 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 lf Something Goes Wrong 1 19 Resolving a hardware conflict If the card is attached to an external device check that the connection 1s 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 online Check that the printer has plenty of paper Some printers will not start printing when there are just two or three sheets of paper left in the tray Make sure the printer cable is firmly attached to the computer and the printer Run the printer s self test to check for any problem with the printer itself Make sure you installed the proper printer drivers as shown in Connecting a local p
78. e to co channel Mobile Satellite systems High power radars are allocated as primary users of the 5 25 GHz to 5 35 GHz and 5 65 GHz to 5 85 GHz bands These radar stations can cause interference with and or damage this device NOTE The above Caution information applies to products that operate with an 802 11a device Taiwan Unless approved for any model accredited low power radio frequency electric machinery any company trader or user shall not change the frequency increase the power or change the features and functions of the original design Any use of low power radio frequency electric machinery shall not affect 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 MHz to 2 483 5 MHz for second generation low power data communication systems such as this equipment overlaps that of mobile object identification syste
79. ected to a domain server Use the Shut down command if you are using the Windows XP Professional operating system and connected to a domain server If you have work in progress and are not connected to a network use the Windows Standby or Hibernate commands to save your system settings to memory so that when you turn on the computer again 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 CAUTION 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 For more information see Powering down the computer on page 99 Getting Started 13 Caring for your computer Caring for your computer This section gives tips on cleaning and moving your computer For information about taking care of your computer s battery see Running the computer on battery power on page 108 Cleaning the computer CAUTION Keep liquids including cleaning fluid out of the computer s 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 fo
80. ed and allows Toshiba to send Customer periodic updates announcements and special offers applicable to the product Product registration can be completed during the initial start up process of your computer If you opt not to register at that time you can either double click the icon on your desktop or go to the Toshiba Web site at www register toshiba com Customer failure to complete Product Registration will not diminish Customer rights under this limited Warranty Getting Started 49 Connecting to a power source Adding external devices NOTE Before adding external devices Toshiba recommends setting up your software See Setting up your software on page 47 Before starting to use your computer you may also want to Add more memory see Installing additional memory optional on page 58 Connect a mouse see Using a mouse on page 64 Connect an external display device see Using external display devices on page 68 Connect a local printer see Connecting a local printer on page 64 Install PC Cards see Inserting and removing PC Cards on page 143 Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to operate Use the power cord cable and AC adapter cord to connect the computer to a live electrical outlet or to charge the computer s battery AC adapter cord AC adapter Power cord cable Sample power cord cable and AC adapter cord 50 G
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82. en 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 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 1 T 4 lf Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 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 loose replace the label and try inserting the diskette again The computer displays the Non system disk or disk error message If you are starting the computer from a diskette the diskette in the dr
83. endix B Power Cable Connectors ssie 193 Appendix C Using ConfigFree with your Toshiba Computer oo cece 194 Getting Started 195 Starting ConfigFree nenen 195 ConfigFree Utilities oo ssc eesceseeeseeseeeeeees 196 Connectivity Doctor ossec 196 Search for Wireless Devices in 199 Prolile SEUNG renie te cusqcetoeneeteaee 201 Quick Connect 203 Using the Automatic Switch 206 Semi Automatic Switch Feature ee 207 GIOSSANY sseeesseeeeeeeeeeeeneseeeneerrinusrrenssrrenrrriennnrinsnnnrensnrnnesnnrneas 208 Introduction Welcome to the world of powerful portable multimedia computing With your Toshiba notebook computer your work can accompany you wherever you go Satellite P30 P35 Series computers provide considerable computing power enabling you to perform the most demanding computing tasks from any location Your system comes with the Microsoft Windows XP Home or Windows XP Professional operating system Your operating system offers exciting features and easy Internet access This guide contains information about your operating system and how it functions with your Toshiba computer For specific information on the software see the Microsoft booklet that shipped with your computer 39 36 Introduction This guide NOTE The product specifications and configuration information are designed for a product Series Your particular model may not have all the features and specificat
84. er 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 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 75 for instructions lf Something Goes Wrong 1 ST If you need further assistance 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 83 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 these programs as well as your data files If something goes wrong that requires you to reformat your hard disk and start again reloading
85. ere 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 video features Your computer s video features provide the viewing of presentations or DVD movies on the computer screen ga TECHNICAL NOTE Video CD playback capability is not L enabled on all systems 7 aA HINT There are no menus for Video CD 1 0 titles Exploring Your Options 1 39 Changing the display properties setting Changing the display properties setting 1 Right click anywhere on your desktop and select Properties The Display Properties dialog box appears Themes Desktop Screen Saver Appearance Settings Drag the monitor icons to match the physical arrangement of your monitors Display 1 Multiple Monitors on ATI MOBILITY RADEON 9000 IGP Screen resolution Color quality s J Moe Highest 22 bit 1440 by 900 pixels Sample Display Properties dialog box Click the Settings tab Slide the Screen area slider bar toward Less until the setting reads 800 x 600 then click Apply The screen blinks momentarily while the settings are adjusted 4 The Monitor Settings window appears and asks if you want to keep the settings Click Yes To change the settings back repeat steps 2 through 5 Display sett
86. es in temperature or humidity and sources of temperature change such as air conditioner vents or heaters Extreme heat cold or humidity Liquids and corrosive chemicals CAUTION l you 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 If the computer does not operate correctly after you turn it back on contact your network administrator If your computer still does not operate refer to If you need further assistance on page 181 for additional technical assistance 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 the proper use of the equipment you can work comfortably throughout the day This section provides hints on avoiding strain and stress injuries For more information consult books on ergonomics repetitive strain injury and repetitive stress syndrome 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 42 Getting Started Selecting a place to work twisting your torso or neck and look at the screen without slouching Ifyou use an external monitor the
87. esignated by the supplier Any repairs or alterations made by the user to this equipment or equipment malfunctions may give the telecommunications company cause to request the user to disconnect the equipment Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground connections of the power utility telephone lines and internal metallic water pipe system if present are connected together This precaution may be particularly important in rural areas Caution Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves but should contact the appropriate electric inspection authority or electrician as appropriate 2 The user manual of analog equipment must contain the equipment s Ringer Equivalence Number REN and an explanation notice similar to the following The Ringer Equivalence Number REN of this device can be found on the label affixed to your computer N NOTICE The Ringer Equivalence Number REN assigned to each terminal device provides an indication of the maximum number of terminals allowed to be connected to a telephone interface The termination on an interface may consist of any combination of devices subject only to the 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 RJ1 1C Wireless Interoperability The TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card pro
88. eteriorate This is an intrinsic characteristic of LCD technology Screen will dim when the computer is operated on battery power and you may not be able to increase the brightness of the screen Your computer s features and specifications Certain notebook chassis are designed to accommodate all possible configurations for an entire product Series Your selected model may not have all the features and specifications corresponding to all of the icons or switches shown on the notebook chassis unless you have selected all those features Below are examples of some of the many possible icons that may come on your computer S C Sample system icons This information applies to all the features and icons described in this guide Turning on the power 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 all disc drives are empty Getting Started DH Using the TouchPad i 3 Turn on the computer by pressing and releasing the O power button located on the top of the keyboard NOTE When you turn on the computer for the first time do not turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely The preinstalled operating system loads automatically 2 The hard disk drive indicator flashes to indicate that the hard disk drive is currently in use GAuTION Never turn off t
89. etting Started Connecting to a power source AwARNiwey Hold the power cord cable by its plug when you connect disconnect it Do NOT pull the cord cable itself Doing so may damage the power cord cable and result in a short circuit or electric shock 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 cord 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 A CAUTION 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 To connect AC power to the computer 1 Connect the power cord cable to the AC adapter Getting Started D Connecting to a power source Sample connecting the power cord cable to the AC adapter cord Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm Wash hands after handling B 2 Plug the AC adapter cord into the DC IN on the back of the computer Sample connecting the AC adapter cord to the
90. fice and at home can set up profiles to handle these networking environments A profile contains the currently configured network settings on the computer as well as information about any network devices The following settings can be saved or captured in a profile Internet settings includes LAN settings proxy server settings and the address of a home page that opens automatically when Internet Explorer starts gt Sd Devices lets you enable or disable settings of wired and wireless network devices infrared devices and set the power status of Bluetooth antennas TCP IP settings includes DHCP IP address subnet mask default gateway DNS server and WINS server settings 202 Using ConfigFree with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities Personal firewall settings for Internet connections Dial up connection settings for the default connection File and printer sharing settings Printer settings for the default printer To create a profile Aa Ww N m GO Nl A A 10 11 Click the icon in the system tray Move the pointer to Profile Click Add The Add Profile screen appears Select Capture and click OK The Add Profile screen appears Enter the name of the profile you want to create Enter any optional comments if desired Click Change Icon and select an icon for this profile Under Captured Items select the items you want to capture for this profile If c
91. for authorization to use the device with Bluetooth wireless technology prior to turning on the equipment 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 l utilisateur du dispositif doit tre pr t a accepter tout brouillage radio lectrique re u m me si ce brouillage est susceptible de compromettre le fonctionnement du dispositif The term IC before the equipment certification number only signifies that the Industry Canada technical specifications were met 22 Caution FCC Interference Statement This device complies with part15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions This device may not cause harmful interference and This device must accept any interference re
92. for the Atheros AR5001X Mini PCI Wireless network adapter This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries regions in the following table CAUTION 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 4 GHz Australia Austria Belgium Canada Denmark Finland France Germany Greece Ireland Italy Liechtenstein Luxembourg Netherlands New Zealand Norway Portugal Sweden Switzerland UK USA 802 1 1a 5 GHz Australia Austria Belgium Canada Denmark Finland France Germany Greece Ireland Italy Liechtenstein Luxembourg Netherlands New Zealand Norway Portugal Sweden Switzerland UK USA Turbo Mode 5 GHz Canada USA Approved Countries Regions for use for the Intel PRO Wireless LAN 2100 3B Mini PCI Adapter This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries regions in the following table CAUTION Do not use this equipment except in the countries regions in the following table Argentina Australia Austria Belgium Brazil Canada Chile Denmark Finland France Germany Greece Iceland Ireland Italy Japan Liechtenstein Luxembourg Mexico Netherlands New Zealand Norway Peru Portugal Singapore Spain Sweden Switzerl
93. g 161 stored data protection 2 230 S video 69 external display 68 System Setup 159 system tray 128 T taskbar 128 television 68 adjusting display 71 connecting 68 Toshiba Internet Web sites 183 Toshiba Console 151 Toshiba online resources 106 Toshiba utilities 151 traveling tips 124 turning off the computer 72 turning on the power 54 U Universal Resource Locator URL 128 using PC Cards 143 using a file extension 85 utilities Power Saver 153 V video cables 69 video display device connecting 68 video features exploring 138 video projector adjusting display 71 video out S video 69 volume mute hot key 186 W warranty limited warranty 39 Web sites 182 Support Online 163 Web sites Toshiba 183 Wi Fi wireless networking 132 Wi Fi Mini PCI modules 134 Windows Explorer 81 Windows Media Player 94 Windows Standby 72 Windows Start menu 81 Windows XP Media Center Edition Help 162 Help and Support 162 problem solving 160 Windows XP Professional taskbar 128 Windows XP Professional desk top 125 wireless interoperability 7 wireless mode hot key 191 wireless networking 132 Wizards Dial Up Networking Wizard 132 work habits 44 X xD Picture Card 147 inserting 149 removing 150
94. g low see Setting battery alarms on page 115 Many programs offer a feature that saves documents at regular intervals such as every 15 minutes Check your programs documentation to see whether they have an automatic save feature 8 A Learning the Basics Saving your work Saving files 1 On the File menu of your Windows program click Save If you are working with a document that already has a file name this is all you need to do If you created a new document your program displays a Save As dialog box Use this dialog box to specify where to store the document and to give it a file name a Hy Facen SPAH Inb Docume J My Compier Fis pane Document My Pebveced Save a jype Rich T t Formal FATF 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 Leal HINT To make another copy of the file you are currently lt lt 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 85 Printing your work Printi File names If you plan to share your files with a computer using a pre Windows 95 version of the Windows operating system the file name must be no more than eight charac
95. g the battery lock to the unlocked position 6 Slide and hold down the battery release latch A UNN ss T a eo 2 QN N Sample pressing the battery release latch 7 While holding the battery release latch lift the battery out of the computer 1 2 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery Sample removing the discharged battery pack AWARNING the battery is leaking or its case is cracked put on protective gloves to handle it and discard it immediately following the advice in Disposing of used batteries on page 123 Inserting the battery into the computer Assuming you just removed the battery pack see Removing the battery from the computer on page 118 1 Place the battery pack in the battery compartment CAUTION the battery does not slide into the slot easily move the battery release lock to the unlocked position and try again Do not force the battery into position Ensure the battery release latch clicks into place Slide the battery release lock to the locked position Turn the computer right side up nan Ae UO N Reconnect the cables and turn on the computer Mobile Computing 1 21 Taking care of your battery The battery pack has been designed so that you cannot install it with reverse polarity Taking care of your battery The following sections offer tips on how to take care of your battery and prolong its life Safety precautions
96. gging in a lamp or other appliance The AC adapter and power cable work correctly but the battery will not charge The battery does not charge while the computer is consuming full power Try turning off the computer 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 lf Something Goes Wrong 1 69 Resolving a hardware conflict 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 Check the power options using the Power Saver utility Have you added a device such as a PC Card or memory module that takes
97. h your Toshiba Computer 20 Semi Automatic Switch Feature Semi Automatic Switch Feature The Semi Automatic feature alerts you when the computer connects to a Service Set Identifier SSID stored in a profile When the computer connects to the designated SSID a notification window appears You can then click this window to connect using the settings specified in the profile To use the Semi Automatic Switch feature Right click the icon in the system tray Click Auto Switch The Auto Switch dialog box appears Select the Auto Switch SSID tab Select the profile to be automatically selected when the SSID is detected then click Add The profile is moved to the List of target SSIDs and profiles A WwW N m 5 Repeat the previous step for each additional profile you want to select 6 Select Automatically switch profiles when connected to this SSID 7 Check Automatically switch profile when connected to this SSID 8 Click OK The computer is now configured to use the Semi Automatic Switch feature When the computer connects to an SSID ina profile a display notification window appears You can then click Switch on the window to switch profiles You can also set the option for having the switch be automatic without the need for a notification NOTE several profiles can be defined for a single SSID In this case several notification windows are displayed By clicking these windows you can switch to the profile f
98. he Toshiba Wireless Projector utility is closed If you select Toshiba Wireless Projector DPJ from the ConfigFree tray menu this disconnects the wireless LAN connection If you select a profile from the ConfigFree tray menu or when you disable a wireless device If you close ConfigFree 206 Using ConfigFree with your Toshiba Computer Using the Automatic Switch Using the Automatic Switch The Automatic Switch feature allows the computer to automatically switch profiles the next time it is powered on This feature is particularly useful if you want your computer to automatically switch from the network configuration you use in your office to the one you use at home The Auto Switch feature contains options for automatically switching between wired and wireless devices With these options the computer automatically switches to a wireless LAN network when the cable of the wired LAN network is removed from the computer When the cable is reconnected the connection to the wired LAN is re established To use the Automatic Switch feature Right click the icon in the system tray Click Auto Switch The Auto Switch dialog box appears Check Enable Wireless when cable disconnect occurs Click OK Aa WwW N m NOTE If your computer is connected to multiple wireless LAN devices the Auto Switch SSID feature is disabled To enable this feature only one wireless LAN device can be used Using ConfigFree wit
99. he computer while any drive is in use Using the TouchPad The TouchPad the small smooth square cutout located in front of the keyboard is sensitive to touch and enables you to move the cursor with the stroke of a finger Simply move your finger on the TouchPad in the direction you would like to move the cursor To move the cursor to the top of the page push your finger forward on the TouchPad To move the cursor to the bottom of the page drag your finger toward yourself To move the cursor to the right side of the page slide your finger across the TouchPad from left to right gt Sd To move it to the left side slide your finger from right to left 56 Getting Started Using the TouchPad NOTE Because the TouchPad is much smaller than the display screen moving your cursor across the screen often means having to move your finger several times across the TouchPad in the preferred direction Once you have positioned your cursor you can perform clicking functions by either double tapping the TouchPad or clicking the control buttons Scrolling with the TouchPad There are two active regions on the TouchPad that allow you to scroll as you would with any wheel device on a mouse or trackball To scroll vertically run your finger up or down along the right edge of the TouchPad To scroll horizontally run your finger along the bottom edge of the TouchPad Using the Scroll button For a
100. hile you select Hibernate The computer saves the status of all open programs and files turns off the display and enters into a low power mode The on off light blinks amber indicating the machine is in Standby mode Going into Standby mode more quickly You can also configure the computer to enter into Standby mode by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel You can also specify an amount of time after which the computer automatically enters into Standby mode To use any of these methods you first need to enable them in Toshiba s Power Saver utility 1 Open the Start menu click Control Panel then Performance and Maintenance 2 Click the Toshiba Power Saver icon 3 Click the Setup Action tab 1 06 Learning the Basics Toshiba s online resources 4 Select Stand by 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 When I close the lid Set this option to Standby to put the computer into Standby mode when you close the display panel 5 Click Apply 6 Click OK NOTE For more information about the Power Saver utility see Power Saver on page 153 Starting again from Standby mode To restart 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 previously using If you place the comp
101. hing 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 lt 4 with the on off light When the on off light flashes amber it indicates that the system is Suspended using Windows XP standby command Mobile Computing 1 1 3 Monitoring battery power Determining remaining battery power NOTE Wait at least 16 seconds after turning on the computer before trying to monitor the remaining battery power The computer needs this time to check the battery s remaining capacity and perform its calculations 1 Open the Start menu click Control Panel then Performance and Maintenance i 2 Click the Toshiba Power Saver icon The current power source and battery power remaining section displays the current charge state of the battery The value displays as a percentage of remaining battery charge TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties l 2 le a gt Current power source AC power Battery remaining Standby Life Time Te 67 hour Life under Hibernation Time Profile Setup Items Setup for Effective Use Screen brightness Xt Q Levels High Power CPU control method fa O uto Hold Normal CPU process speed Level DVD Playback Cooling Method Maximum Performance Setup for Effective Not in Use Presentation Monitor Power OFF 30 minutes Long Life HDD Power OFF SS 30 minutes Copy of Full Power System stan
102. his is an intrinsic characteristic of LCD technology Screen will dim when the computer is operated on battery power and you may not be able to increase the brightness of the screen Power management Your computer ships with the power management options preset to a configuration that will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes CAUTION Changes to these settings may result in system performance or stability issues Users who are not completely familiar with the power management component of the system should use the preset configuration For assistance with setup changes contact Toshiba s Global Support Centre Using additional batteries If you spend a lot of time traveling and need to work for many hours without an AC power source you may want to carry additional charged batteries with you You can then replace a discharged battery and continue working 1 1 Mobile Computing Charging the batteries Charging the batteries NOTE Battery charge time may vary depending on the applications power management settings and features used The battery needs to be charged before you can use it to power the computer CAUTION Never leave batteries in the battery charger for more than a week at a time Doing so may reduce the potential charge of the battery Use only battery chargers designed to work with your notebook computer You can
103. ically influenced to hold information in digital form and used in the production of magnetic disks such as diskettes and hard disks Compare disc See also diskette hard disk disk drive The device that reads and writes information and programs on a diskette or hard disk It rotates the disk at high speed past one or more read write heads diskette A thin flexible disk in a protective jacket that 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 TouchPad control button or mouse button rapidly twice without moving the TouchPad or mouse In the Windows operating system this refers to the primary TouchPad 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 TouchPad control button or mouse button while moving the cursor to drag a se
104. ick WordPad WordPad opens 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 A 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 83 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 For example to access WordPad type c Program Files WindowsNT Accessories Wordpad then click OK gt 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 HINT To run the same program again click the arrow to the right of the text box and select the command line from the drop down list Saving your work Before you turn off the computer save your work to the hard disk drive CAUTION Always save your data even when you are using the Stand by If your battery fully discharges your information will be lost Your computer can be configured to warn you when the battery is runnin
105. ide air into the computer The cooling fan may be located on the bottom of the computer CAUTION 0 prevent possible overheating of the CPU make sure the air intake on the cooling fan is not blocked The fan draws in air by creating a vacuum If the fan is blocked it could cause the CPU to run at a lower performance level or cause the computer to shut down Loose items such as notebook and tissue paper plastic wrappers or other similar materials can block the air intake preventing air from reaching the CPU Do not use the computer on surfaces with objects that can be drawn in by the cooling fan NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on the computer Getting Started 4f Setting up your computer Setting up your computer Va TECHNICAL NOTE You must complete all set up steps up to Setting up your software on page 47 before 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 49 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 e
106. ing an xD Picture Card 1 Turn the card so that the contacts metal areas are face down 2 Push the card into the slot until it locks in place 1 50 Exploring Your Options Using the Bridge Media slot Sample inserting an xD Picture Card CAUTION Donottouch the xD Picture Card connector metal area You could expose the storage area to static electricity which can destroy data Do not remove an xD Picture Card while data is being written or read Even when the message copying in the windows disappears writing to the card might still be in progress and your data could be destroyed Wait for the indicator light to go out Removing an xD Picture Card 1 Right click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the System tray After the card is stopped it is safe to remove 2 Press the card inward to release it The card pops out slightly 3 Grasp the card and pull it straight out Chapter 5 Toshiba Utilities Your computer includes several utilities designed to help you to reconfigure your system to best meet your individual needs Together these allow you to determine certain system details set additional options or change default options This chapter describes the utilities supplied by Toshiba TOSHIBA Console Hotkey utility Power Saver TOSHIBA Console The TOSHIBA Console provides quick access to computer functions and allows you to customize a range of computer settings To
107. ing 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 83 for further information para HINT Some programs have an automatic save feature that can es be activated This feature saves your file to the hard disk at ASLA preset intervals See your software documentation for details f9 0 Learning the Basics Computing tips gt 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 If your hard disk suddenly fails you may 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 Consult your operating system documentation for more information on these and other utilities 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 indic
108. ings hot key Using the Fn F5 keys you can set your system s display to view DVD movies or presentations on an external device For more information see Display modes on page 190 1 40 Exploring Your Options Exploring audio features Exploring audio features 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 NOTE SRS TruSurround XT may ship with your computer SRS TruSurround XT is available only when using WinDVD applications 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 Windows AW format for storing sound Lf g TECHNICAL NOTE If you record MP3 files you will only be L able to play them on a device capable of playing MP3 files wh Exploring Your Options 1 4 Exploring audio features Using a microphone To record high quality sounds you can attach a microphone U 1 Connect an external microphone to the computer by locating the microphone jack on the right side of the computer Plug the microphone cord into the microphone jack Turn on the microphone Click Start point to All Programs Accessories Entertainment then click Sound Recorder 9 Sound Sound Recorder akla File Edit Effects Hel
109. inks 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 Internet email gt Sd To send and receive your own email 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 1 38 Exploring Your Options Exploring video features A news group is similar to a chat room but instead of using a dedicated site to converse about a specialized subject with others in real time it uses a Web site as a clearinghouse where all the messages are placed like a gigantic bulletin board Online shopping K2 Many Web sites offer products and services for sale Uploading and downloading files from the Internet Transferring files from one computer to another is termed uploading transferring data from your computer to a site on the Web or downloading transferring data from a site on the Web to your computer Th
110. instability in its operation Be careful when you remove a PC Card that has been used for a long period eAuTIon Never apply heavy pressure to the computer or subject it to sharp impacts Excessive pressure or impact can damage computer components or otherwise cause your computer to malfunction cs Avoid spilling liquids into the computer s keyboard If you do spill a liquid that gets into the keyboard turn off the computer immediately Leave the computer turned off overnight to let it dry out before you use it again Never turn off the computer if a drive light indicates a drive is active 4o Getting Started Selecting a place to work Turning off the computer while it is reading from or writing to a disk may damage the disk the drive or both Keep the computer and disks away from objects that generate strong magnetic fields such as large stereo speakers Information on disks is stored magnetically Placing a magnet too close to a disk can erase important files Scan all new files for viruses This precaution is especially important for files you receive via email or download from the Internet Occasionally even new programs you buy from a supplier may contain a computer virus You will need a special program to check for viruses Ask your dealer to help you Important information on your computer s cooling fan Your computer may have a CPU cooling fan that cools the CPU by drawing outs
111. ion about the ConfigFree main screen and how to start and setup ConfigFree For more detailed information on setting up and using ConfigFree see the Help File included in the application Starting ConfigFree To start ConfigFree be sure the computer has a wired or wireless connection Then perform any of the following Steps Microsoft Windows XP or 2000 Click the Start button and select All Programs TOSHIBA Networking ConfigFree Double click the ConfigFree icon w on the taskbar Press the Toshiba Console button if applicable to your system to open the Toshiba Console and then click the ConfigFree icon Click the ConfigFree icon on the taskbar and then click the desired utility NOTE lf your computer is not connected to a network the ConfigFree icon on the taskbar is displayed with an X When you start a search for wireless devices ConfigFree Launcher displays on your computer desktop You can then click the appropriate icon on the Launcher to start the desired ConfigFree utilities 1 96 Using ConfigFree with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities Wireless LAN Bluetooth Connectivity Doctor Profiles Sample ConfigFree Launcher ConfigFree Utilities Connectivity Doctor The Connectivity Doctor lets you analyze your network connections and fix network connection problems Using Connectivity Doctor you can view detailed network information by simply moving the
112. ions listed or illustrated For more detailed information about the features and specifications on your particular model please visit Toshiba s Web site at pcsupport toshiba com While Toshiba has made every effort at the time of publication to ensure the accuracy of the information provided herein product specifications configurations prices system component options availability are all subject to change without notice For the most up to date product information about your computer or to stay current with the various computer software or hardware options visit Toshiba s Web Site at pcsupport toshiba com This guide This guide introduces the computer s features You can gt hS 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 information If you are new to computers or have not used a notebook computer before read through the first couple of chapters to familiarize yourself with the components of the computer and how to turn it on After that seek out whatever interests you most Introduction 3 Safety icons N Safety icons This manual contains safety instructions that must be observed to avoid potential hazards that could result in personal injuries damage to your equipment or loss of data These safety cautions have been classified according to the seriousness
113. isk 172 running slow 173 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 174 cannot read a diskette 174 diskettes copying files to 86 display does not look normal flickers 171 external monitor not working 172 x 225 latch 53 screen is blank 170 display device connecting 68 external 68 TV 68 display modes hot key 190 display output settings 70 display panel opening 53 Display settings hot key 139 display external adjusting 71 disposal information 27 disposing of used batteries 123 DMA Direct Memory Access 164 double click 56 DVD ROM or multi function drive cannot access disc 174 drive tray will not open 175 inserting discs 92 problems 174 removing 97 troubleshooting 167 E environmental considerations 42 ergonomics 42 posture 42 error messages device driver conflict 163 general hardware problem 163 non system disk or disk error 160 174 problem with display settings current settings not working with hardware 171 program has performed an illegal operation 158 warning resume failure 160 Error checking 173 Ethernet LAN port 133 exploring the desktop 125 external mouse 64 external display adjusting 71 external monitor connecting 143 not working 172 F FAT File Allocation Table 173 FCC Notice Declaration of Con formity Information 3 FCC requirements 4 file extensions 85 file names 85 file backing up 76 files backing up 86 copying to diskette 86 printing 86 restoring 87 saving 8
114. it conforms to the 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 1 4 4 Exploring Your Options Inserting and removing PC Cards PC Card supporting software PC Cards require Card and Socket Services software a set of programs that acts as a translator between the PC Card and the computer and that makes hot swapping switching cards while the computer is on possible The operating system provides the Card and Socket Services for your PC Card Even if your PC Card comes with its own version of Card and Socket Services you should use the files included in the operating system Inserting a PC Card 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 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 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 2 Locate the PC Card slot on the right side of the computer Exploring Your Options 1 A5 Inserting and removing PC Cards 3 Insert the PC Card Sample inserting a PC Card When the card is almost all the w
115. 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 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 1 10 lf Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 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
116. ive 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 172 DVD ROM or multi function 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 lf Something Goes Wrong 1 15 Resolving a hardware conflict 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 1s connected to a power source and turned on The DVD ROM or multi function drive eject mechanism 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 s
117. ize a l interieur et devrait etre place loin des fenetres afin de Fournier un ecram de blindage maximal Si le matriel ou son antenne d emission est installe a l exterieur il doit faire l objet d une licence CAUTION This device is restricted to indoor use due to its operation in the 5 15 GHz to 5 25 GHz frequency range Industry Canada requires this product to be used indoors for frequency range 5 15 GHz to 5 25 GHz to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co channel Mobile Satellite systems High power radars are allocated as primary users of the 5 25 GHz to 5 35 GHz and 5 65 GHz to 5 85 GHz bands These radar stations can cause interference with and or damage this device Europe EU Declaration of Conformity C 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 Hereby TOSHIBA Corp Digital Media Network Company declares that this Radio LAN device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999 S EC 10 Valmistaja TOSHIBA Corp Digital Media Network Company vakuuttaa t ten ett Radio LAN device tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999 5 EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sit koskevien direktiivin muiden ehto
118. jen mukainen Hierbij verklaart TOSHIBA Corp Digital Media Network Company dat het toestel Radio LAN device in overeenstemming is met de essenti le eisen en de andere relevante bepalingen van richtlijn 1999 5 EG Bij deze TOSHIBA Corp Digital Media Network Company dat deze Radio LAN device voldoet aan de essenti le eisen en aan de overige relevante bepalingen van Richtlijn 1999 5 EC Par la pr sente TOSHIBA Corp Digital Media Network Company d clare que l appareil Radio LAN device est conforme aux exigences essentielles et aux autres dispositions pertinentes de la directive 1999 5 CE Par la pr sente TOSHIBA Corp Digital Media Network Company d clare que ce Radio LAN device est conforme aux exigences essentielles et aux autres dispositions de la directive 1999 5 CE qui lui sont applicables H rmed intygar TOSHIBA Corp Digital Media Network Company att denna Radio LAN device star I Gverenssta mmelse med de v sentliga egenskapskrav och vriga relevanta best mmelser som framg r av direktiv 1999 5 EG Undertegnede TOSHIBA Corp Digital Media Network Company erkl rer herved at f lgende udstyr Radio LAN device overholder de v sentlige krav og vrige relevante krav 1 direktiv 1999 5 EF Hiermit erkl rt TOSHIBA Corp Digital Media Network Company dass sich dieser diese dieses Radio LAN device in bereinstimmung mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den anderen relevanten Vorschriften der Richtlinie 1999 5 EG befindet
119. lected object In the Windows operating system this refers to the primary TouchPad 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 w 215 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 emulation A technique in which a device or program imitates another device or program enable To turn on a computer option See also disable executable file A computer program that is ready to run Application programs and batch files are examples of executable files Names of executable files usually end with a bat or exe extension expansion device A device that connects to a computer to expand its capabilities Other names for an expansion device are port expander port replicator docking station or network adapter extension See file extension external device See device file A collection of related information saved on disk with a unique name A file may be a program information used by a program or a document See also document file allocation table FAT The section of a disk that keeps track of the location of files stored on the disk file name A set of characters that uniquely identifies a file within a particular folder It
120. ling information please contact your local government or the Electronic Industries Alliance at www elae org Contents Introduction ene 35 This guide cece siecacteesteeaencnctatcace audi antiiesaeeestecateencecrenes 36 Safety GOING ocascatecacomateracasossaueaonacinectesauteencaseeceasactee 37 Other iCONS used 38 Other documentation eeeeeeeeenn 38 Service OPTIONS eieeeieserrseirrsrrrserrrrerrrrsrrrnn 39 Chapter 1 Getting Started ccc 40 Selecting a place tO WOFK ccecce 40 Creating a computer friendly environment 40 Keeping yourself comfortable cccee 4 Other Precautions ccce 45 Important information on your computer s cooling fan oo ecceeecceeeccesseeeeeesesseeeeeeeeeeas 46 Setting UP your COMPUTED eee ecee eee eeeeeeen 47 Setting UP your SOftWAME eee eee eeeeeen 47 Registering your computer with Toshiba 48 Adding external devices ccn 49 Connecting to a POWEF SOUICE ceecee 49 Charging the main battery 52 Contents 29 Using the computer for the first time 8 03 Opening the display panel 53 Your computer s features and specifications 54 Turning ON the POWED uo cece ceeescessseeeeeeeeeees 54 Using the TouchPad cccnnns 55 Scrolling with the TouchPad ooo 56 Using the Scroll button scce 56 Using the Control buttons eee 56 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 57 Installing additional memory optional
121. 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 NN on A U then click Properties 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 1 18 lf Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 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 165 for more information Since all PC Cards share the same 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 PC Card icon on the taskbar 2 Click Safely remove xxxx where xxxx is the identifier for your PC Card The operating system displays a messag
122. mall 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 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 1 16 lf Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict in the Mixer Utility default Enabled may cause feedback Revert to the default settings PC Card problems PC Cards PCMCIA compatible include 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 are having trouble getting one or more of these devices to work together several sections in this chapter may apply Resource conflicts can cause problems when using PC Cards See Inserting and removing PC Cards
123. memory problem solving 167 memory module inserting 61 removing 62 63 207 Memory Stick inserting 147 removing 148 microphone 141 Microsoft Support Online Web site 163 modem determining COM port 130 problem solving 180 resetting port to default settings 130 upgrading 130 module memory 61 Wi Fi Mini PC 134 monitor 68 connecting 68 70 143 not working 170 mouse installing 64 serial 64 Music CD button functionality 90 network 152 accessing 132 dial up connection 133 Dial Up Networking Wizard 132 networking wireless 132 0 other documentation 38 overlay keys 79 PC Card Card and Socket Services 144 checklist 177 CIS Card Information Structure 176 computer stops working 178 configuring 146 errors 178 hot swapping fails 178 inserting 144 modem default 130 not recognized 178 problem solving 176 177 178 removing 145 replacing 146 setting up 146 using 143 PCMCIA Personal Computer Memory Card International Associ ation 143 Plug and Play 165 port COM 130 Ethernet LAN 133 RGB 68 S video 69 TV out 68 video out connecting to 69 posture 42 power alarms 115 computer will not start 159 problem solving 168 turning on 54 universal power supply 193 power button 55 power mode creating new 154 customizing 154 Power Saver 153 power source 49 power usage mode 116 hot key 117 228 power usage mode hot key 187 powering down using Standby 104 precautions 45 52 other computer use 45
124. more up to a total of seven TOSHIBA portable computers using these cards Please contact TOSHIBA PC product support on Web site htto www toshiba europe com computers tnt bluetooth htm in Europe or http www pcsupport global toshiba com in the United States for more information When you use Bluetooth cards from TOSHIBA close to 2 4 GHz Wireless LAN devices Bluetooth transmissions might slow down or cause errors If you detect certain interference while you use Bluetooth cards from TOSHIBA always change the frequency move your PC to the area outside of the interference range of 2 4 GHz Wireless LAN devices 40 meters 43 74 yards or more or stop transmitting from your PC Please contact TOSHIBA PC product support on Web site http www toshiba europe com computers tnt bluetooth htm in Europe or http www pcsupport global toshiba com in the United States for more information Bluetooth and Wireless LAN devices operate within the same radio frequency range and may interfere with one another If you use Bluetooth and Wireless LAN devices simultaneously you may occasionally experience a less than optimal network performance or even lose your network connection If you should experience any such problem immediately turn off either one of your Bluetooth or Wireless LAN Please contact Toshiba PC product support on Web site http www toshiba europe com computers tnt bluetooth htm in Europe or http www pcsupport global toshib
125. ms 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 2 Indication The indication shown below appears on this equipment 1 2 3 2 4DSOF4 aes ee a 4 1 2 4 This equipment uses a frequency of 2 4 GHz 2 DS This equipment uses DS SS modulation OF This equipment uses OFDM modulation 3 The interference range of this equipment is less than 40m EE GS E This equipment uses a frequency bandwidth from 2 400 MHz to 2 483 5 MHz It is possible to avoid the band of mobile object identification systems 3 TOSHIBA Direct PC Monday Friday 10 00 17 00 Toll Free Tel 0120 13 1100 Direct Dial 03 3457 5916
126. nclude the file s type size and creation date B RAM random access memory Volatile memory that can be written to as well as read By volatile we mean that information in RAM is lost when you turn off your computer This type of memory is used for your computer s main memory See also memory Compare ROM random access memory See RAM read only memory See ROM reboot See boot restart removable disk A disk that can be removed from a disk drive A diskette is one example of a removable disk resolution A measure of the sharpness of the images that can be produced by a printer or displayed on a screen For a printer resolution is expressed in dots per inch dpi For a screen it is expressed as the number of pixels available horizontally and vertically restart Synonymous with reboot To reset the computer by reloading the operating system without turning the computer off See also boot RJ 11 A modular connector used on most U S telephone systems and direct connect modems The RJ 11 connector is a 6 wire connector omnes 291 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 select To highlight or
127. ng Monitoring battery power 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 or profiles Power profiles in Windows XP In Windows XP you can choose from predefined power profile or select your own combination of power management options The following steps describe this procedure NOTE If you try to use the power management feature in Windows a message tells you to close the Microsoft power options and use the Toshiba Power Saver instead 1 Open the Start menu click Control Panel then Performance and Maintenance 2 Click on the Toshiba Power Saver icon 3 Select an appropriate profile for your work environment or create your own custom profile 4 For more information see Power Saver on page 153 Mobile Computing 1 1 Monitoring battery power Using a hot key to set the power profile You may use a hot key to set the power profile To set the power profile 1 Press Fn and F2 simultaneously to display the power profile pop u
128. nitors take two passes to create a complete screen image Compare non interlaced internal device See device Internet The decentralized world wide network of computers that provides electronic mail the World Wide Web and other services See also World Wide Web keyboard shortcut A key or combination of keys that you use to perform a task instead of using a pointing device such as the TouchPad kilobyte KB A unit of data equal to 1024 bytes See also byte 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 LI cache LAN local area network A group of computers or other devices dispersed over a relatively limited area and connected by a communications link that enables any device to interact with any other on the network liquid crystal display LCD A type of display that uses a liquid substance between two transparent electrode panels When an electric current passes through the electrodes the molecules in the liquid form a crystalline pattern that polarizes the light passing through it A filter over the electrodes permits only non polarized light to pass to the surface of the display creating light and dark pixels load To move information from a sto
129. nnect up to 127 peripheral devices through a single all purpose USB port USB allows hot swapping of peripherals See also bus hot swapping serial upload To send a file to another computer through a modem or network See also download USB See universal serial bus USB 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 registered trademark owned by the Wireless Capability Ethernet Alliance which stands for Wireless Fidelity and is another term for the communication protocol to permit an Ethernet connection using wireless communication components World Wide Web www The worldwide network of Web sites linked together over the Internet A user of the Web can jump from site to site regardless of the location of the computer hosting the site See also Internet Index A AC adapter 49 AC power cable connectors 193 AC power light 51 accessories carrying cases 73 memory 58 Add Printer Wizard 65 adjusting recording quality 142 Alt keys 78 arm wrist strain 43 audio wav files 140 features 140 Auto Run 96 avoiding injury 41 backing up files 76 battery alarms 115 changing 118 charge does not last 169 charging 52 72 charging before use 47 conserving power 115 disposal 123 installing 118 light 51 not charging 168 power usage hot key 117 power usage mode 18
130. nter 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 CAUTION Never connect the printer cable while the computer s power is on Doing so may damage the printer the computer or both NOTE Read the documentation that came with your printer Follow the manufacturer s instructions when connecting a local printer Getting Started 65 Connecting a local printer NOTE 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 These instructions assume you have a USB printer consult the document that came with your printer to verify the connection type To connect the printer 1 If the computer is on turn it off 2 Connect the printer cable to the printer and then connect the other end to one of the computer s USB ports Plug the printer s power cable into a live electrical outlet See your printer documentation for additional configuration steps or see Setting up a printer below For more information on getting your printer to print see Printing your work on page 85 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 u
131. nter the Setup Wizard 2 Confirm acceptance of Microsoft s End User License Agreement and click Next 3 Enter the computer name and description and click Next or Skip The computer will pause for a moment while checking for an Internet connection and you will see the screen Checking your Internet connectivity A window displays the message How will this computer connect to the Internet The system displays three selections Telephone modem Digital subscriber line DSL or cable or local area network LAN 4 8 Getting Started Setting up your computer 4 Click Skip to exit the process or Next to continue NOTE To register online your computer must be connected to the Internet via a voice grade telephone line or a local area network LAN A window displays asking if you wish to register with Toshiba and Microsoft 5 Click Yes to register or No to exit the process NOTE If you click No you may register with Toshiba by clicking the Register with Toshiba icon on the desktop 6 If you selected Yes in step 5 enter your personal information in the registration window A window displays the message Who will use this computer 7 Enter your name and click Next to complete the process A window displays the message Thank you 8 Click Finish to continue Your computer restarts automatically Registering your computer with Toshiba Product registration is strongly recommend
132. nutes every half hour is more effective than a long break after several hours gt Avoid performing repetitive activities for long periods Intersperse such activities with other tasks gt 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 A cAuTION Your LCD display has a brightness approaching that of a TV device We recommend that you adjust the brightness of your LCD to a comfortable level to prevent possible strain on your eyes Getting Started A5 Selecting a place to work Other precautions Your notebook computer is designed to provide optimum safety and ease of use and to withstand the rigors of travel You should observe certain precautions to further reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the computer Avoid prolonged physical contact with the underside of the computer If the computer is used for long periods its case can become very warm While the temperature may not feel too hot to the touch if you maintain physical contact with the computer for a long time if you rest the computer on your lap for example your skin might suffer low heat injury A CAUTION come PC Cards can become hot with prolonged use If two cards are installed both can become hot even if only one is being used Overheating of a PC Card can result in errors or
133. o this equipment not expressly approved by Toshiba or parties authorized by Toshiba could void the user s authority to operate the equipment This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions This device may not cause harmful interference This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Contact 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 a la norme NMB 003 du Canada FCC requirements The following information is pursuant to FCC CFR 47 Part 68 and refers to internal modems This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules On the bottom of this equipment is a label that contains among other information the FCC registration number and ringer equivalence number REN for this equipment If requested the information must be provided to the telephone company The modem connects to the telephone line by means of a standard jack called the USOC RJTLIC A plug and jack used to connect this equipment to the premises wiring and telephone network must comply with the applicable FCC part 68 rules and requirements adopted by the ACTA It is designed to be connected to a compatible modular jack that is
134. of the risk and the icons highlight these instructions as follows Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury AWARIE Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury A CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in property damage NOTE Provides important information 3 8 Introduction Other documentation Other icons used Additional icons highlight other helpful or educational information C TECHNICAL NOTE This icon indicates technical information Va about the computer wi rT S HINT This icon indicates helpful hints and tips DEFINITION This icon indicates the definition of a term used in the text as Other documentation Your computer comes with the following documentation This electronic user s guide Guides for other programs that may come preinstalled on your computer or that are available for installation on your Recovery media if applicable to your system For accessory information visit Toshiba s Web site at accessories toshiba com The Microsoft Windows operating system documentation which explains the features of the operating system In
135. ome of its exciting features The Internet The World Wide Web Internet Service Providers Connecting to the Internet Surfing the Internet 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 1 36 Exploring Your Options An overview of using the Internet 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 acompany that has the equipment and the telecommunication lines necessary to maintain an Internet connection You can connect to the Internet by using a telephone and modem or through other higher speed communication methods such as Digital Subs
136. on To set up the network connection use the Dial Up Networking Wizard 1 2 3 Click Start and point to All Programs Point to Accessories then to Communications Click Network Setup Wizard or Network Connections Enter the phone number of your network connection and let the program dial the number The computer connects with 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 TECHNICAL NOTE You can also use ConfigFree to reconfigure Windows to disable the LAN port For procedures see Using ConfigFree with your Toshiba Computer on page 194 To disable the LAN port 1 Click Start click Control Panel then Performance and Maintenance 2 Click the System icon then click the Hardware tab and then click the Device Manager button 3 Select the appropriate network adapter 4 Click Actions 5 Select the Properties icon 1 3 4 Exploring Your Options Setting up for communications 6 Select the Do not use this device disable option from the Device usage drop down 7 Click OK Your LAN port is now disabled To enable the Ethernet LAN port repeat steps one through four Select the Use this device enable check box and click
137. onnect to a Toshiba Wireless Projector 1 Click the icon in the system tray 2 Move the mouse pointer to Toshiba Wireless Projector DPJ then click Connect Launching Quick Connect prevents you from using the network to connect to a Toshiba Wireless Projector when the wireless LAN Configuration is set to Ad hoc If you are connected to an access point the connection is broken and re established later To review the current Toshiba Wireless Projector settings and change them if necessary 1 Click the icon in the system tray 2 Move the mouse pointer to Toshiba Wireless Projector DPJ then click Settings The Quick Connect properties dialog box appears 3 Complete the settings Refer to the online help if necessary 4 Click OK NOTE The default connection setting is for Ad hoc mode therefore if the setting on the Toshiba Wireless Projector is in Infrastructure mode it will not connect however you can change the settings to Infrastructure mode to match the settings on the projector Using ConfigFree with your Toshiba Computer 205 ConfigFree Utilities Sample Projector icon when connected with Quick Connect If the wireless mode for the wireless setting is set for 5 GHz 802 1 1a Quick Connect changes this mode to 2 4 GHz 802 11b and then connects to the projector The wireless LAN configuration returns to the settings that were last used before the Quick Connect function was started If t
138. onnecting with a wireless network select the desired Auto Switch Settings These options are unavailable if wireless devices have been disabled Under Execute this program after switching click the Browse button and select the program file or Web site URL that is to start after switching to this profile For example to have Internet Explorer start in Windows XP after switching profiles type C Program Files Internet Explorer IEXPLORE EXE Click OK Using ConfigFree with your Toshiba Computer 203 ConfigFree Utilities add Profite E Eaphea DO Wed ingat Sample Add Profile screen NOTE The online help provides real world examples of setting up profiles for different networking environments After you set up one or more profiles you can check their settings and fine tune them as necessary Profiles can also be imported and exported This feature is useful when transferring profile settings to other computers For more information about modifying importing and exporting profiles refer to the online help Quick Connect The Quick Connect feature switches the Wireless LAN connection to connect to a Toshiba Wireless Projector Once the projector utility is installed launching the Quick Connect utility automatically opens the Wireless Data Projector Application There you can configure how you would like to use the projector 20 4 Using ConfigFree with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities To c
139. or that location Glossary TECHNICAL NOTE Some features defined in this glossary may not be available on your computer VA 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 COMI communications port 1 serial port COM2 communications port 2 serial port CPU central processing unit 208 DC DMA DIMM DOS DPI DSTN DVD DVD ROM ECP EPROM FAT FCC FIR GB HDD HTML IEEE VO IRQ ISP KB LAN LCD LSI MB MIDI PC PCI PCMCIA ea 209 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 large scale integration megabyte Musical Instrument Digital Interface personal computer Peripheral Component Interconnect Personal Computer Memory Card International
140. or viewing of the media Learning the Basics O Using the DVD ROM or multi function drive Viewing the contents of a CD or DVD CDs and DVDs contain files just like the hard disk CDs are often used to install software or store files that require lots of space such as photographs and large presentation files You can use Explorer or My Computer to view the contents of any CD or DVD Removing a disc with the computer on CAUTION Never press the eject button or turn off the computer while the drive in use light is glowing Doing so could damage the disk or the drive 1 Locate and press the eject button The disc tray partially opens 2 Grasp the sides of the disc tray and pull it fully open 3 Remove the disc from the disc tray and place it in its protective cover CAUTION ithe disc is spinning when you open the disc tray wait for the disc to stop before removing it 4 Close the disc tray by pressing gently on the center of the tray until it clicks indicating that it is locked 98 Learning the Basics Using the DVD ROM or multi function drive Removing a disc with the computer off 1 Insert a slender object such as a straightened paper clip into the manual eject button access hole CAUTION Never use a pencil to press the manual eject button Pencil lead can break off inside the computer and damage it Pull the tray fully open remove the disc and place it in its protective
141. order a Toshiba battery charger from Toshibas Web site at accessories toshiba com Charging the main battery To charge the main battery while it is in your computer plug the computer into a live electrical outlet The battery charges whether the computer is on or off A TECHNICAL NOTE When your computer is using all of the y power provided by the AC Adaptor to run applications gt features and devices the recharging of the battery can not occur Your computer s Power Saver utility can be used to select a power level setting that reduces the power required for system operation and will allow the battery to recharge The main battery light CI glows amber while the battery is being charged and glows green when it is fully charged Mobile Computing 1 1 1 Charging the batteries The battery may not start charging immediately under the following conditions The battery is extremely hot or cold To ensure that the battery charges to its full capacity wait until it reaches room temperature The battery is almost completely discharged Leave the power connected and the battery should begin charging after a few minutes Charging the RTC battery Your computer has an internal real time clock RTC battery The RTC battery powers the System Time Clock and BIOS memory used to store your computer s configuration settings When fully charged it maintains this information for up to a month when the compute
142. ority Startup sequence The order in which the computer accesses its disk drives to locate the startup files Under the default startup sequence the computer looks for the startup files in the diskette drive before checking the hard disk bus An electrical circuit that connects the central processing unit CPU with other parts of the computer such as the video adapter disk drives and ports It is the pathway through which data flows from one device to another See also bus speed frontside bus bus speed tThe speed at which the central processing unit CPU communicates with the other parts of the computer 212 0 byte A sequence of eight bits A byte is the smallest addressable unit of data See also bit gigabyte kilobyte megabyte C cache A section of very fast memory in which frequently used information is duplicated for quick access Accessing data from cache is faster than accessing it from the computer s main memory See also CPU cache LI cache L2 cache CD An individual compact disc See also CD ROM CD ROM compact disc read only memory A form of high capacity storage that uses laser optics instead of magnetic means for reading data See also CD Compare DVD ROM central processing unit CPU The chip that functions as the brain of the computer It takes information from outside sources such as memory or keyboard input processes the information and sends the results to another device tha
143. orkin p 8 SY 8 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 2 Restart your computer Press F8 when your computer starts The Windows Advanced Options menu displays these options Safe Mode Safe Mode with Networking Safe Mode with Command Prompt Enable Boot Logging Enable VGA Mode Last known good configuration your most recent settings that worked Directory Services Restore Mode Windows domain controllers only Debugging Mode Start Windows normally Reboot Return to OS Choices menu 1 62 lf Something Goes Wrong The Windows operating system is not workin p 8 SY 8 See your Windows documentation for further explanation TECHNICAL NOTE If your computer is connected to a P network the Startup menu may display different versions of 5 Safe mode Internet problems My Internet connection is very slow Many factors contribute 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 cannot find the URL
144. ory that temporarily stores data and instructions the CPU will need to execute commands and programs See also cache LI cache L2 cache cursor A symbol that indicates the current position on the screen The shape of the cursor varies depending on the program you are using and what you are doing default tThe 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 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 214 om disk A round flat piece of material that can be magnet
145. 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 port provides a serial interface between a 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 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 222 sn U universal serial bus USB A serial bus that supports a data transfer rate of up to 480 Mbps 480 million bits per second USB can co
146. ou tell the difference 10 To set up the printer to be the default printer for the operating system click Yes 11 Click Next 68 Getting Started Using external display devices The operating system prompts you to print a test page 12 If your printer is connected and turned on click Next To complete the setup procedure without printing a test page click No then click Next 13 Click Finish You are now ready to print Using external display devices Your computer comes with a built in LCD display but you can also connect three different types of external display devices to one of two available video ports A video display device such as a video projection unit via the S video port An external monitor or projector via the RGB monitor port A television or video display device via the S video port Before connecting a television video projector monitor or other display device configure your computer for the type of device you are connecting To do this refer to the documentation for your operating system and devices Connecting the display device If you are connecting a television or other video display device to the computer s S video port first refer to Selecting video cables below for guidelines on choosing a video cable then refer to Connecting to the S video port below If you are connecting an SVGA monitor skip to Connecting an external monitor or projector on pag
147. our files oo ccc eeeeccesseeeeeeseesseeees 86 Restoring your WOMK cccccceesseseeeseessseeeeeeeees O Using the DVD ROM or multi function drive 8 Drive components and control buttons 88 DVD ROM or multi function drive components 89 Media control DUTIONS eeens 90 Inserting a CISC woo eecceecccsseeeesseeeesesseeeeeeeseees 91 Playing an audio CD ccce 94 Playing CDs using Auto RUn ssssccscces 96 Creating a CD eccerre 96 Viewing the contents of a CD or DVD 97 Removing a disc with the computer on 97 Removing a disc with the computer off 98 Caring for CD or DVD Discs ou eee 98 Powering down the COMpUTET c ceceeseeeeess 99 Using the Turn off computer or Shut down COTTA ee AA 99 Using Hibernation Mode cccceeeeeeeeeee 102 Using Standby Mode cc ccc eeeeeeeeeeen 104 Toshiba s Online resources cceceeeeeeeeeeeeseees 106 Chapter 3 Mobile Computing cece 107 Toshiba s energy Saver design 107 Running the computer on battery power 108 Battery Notice oo cc cceesssssseeeesessssseeeeeeess 108 Power management ccenn 109 Using additional batteries 0 0 109 Charging the batteries ccc eecesseeeeseeeeees 110 Contents 37 Charging the main battery 110 Charging the RIC battery eee 111 Monitoring battery power ccc ce eeeceeeeeeeee tees 112 Determining remaining battery power 113 Wha
148. own 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 refer to Using Hibernation Mode on page 102 If your computer is connected to a domain server 1 Click the Start button then Shut down The Shut Down Windows dialog box appears 2 Select Shut down from the drop down list 3 Click OK The computer shuts down completely Learning the Basics OT Powering down the computer Shutting down more quickly You can also shut down the computer by pressing the power button To use either of these methods you first need to turn it on in Toshiba s Power Saver utility 1 Open the Start menu click Control Panel then Performance and Maintenance Click the Toshiba Power Saver icon Click on the Setup Action tab Select the following from the drop down lists When I press the power button Set this option to Shutdown to have the computer shut down when you press the power button 5 Click Apply 6 Click OK When pete the posse Dedion Stet do When clone the bd A Hotere Prompt ia pecrmeard when Pan ii aa corroute masse bon zarty Oa O Ensio Durable FP Lowe batian stars 7 Caticad battery stare oo J Asmived 30 ox Nothioshon method SS Mariage Mariage l j s Acton s m den M No acton Fan pogen pP Diable Herma
149. p PRT 0 00 sec 0 00 sec Positioning bar F auas Sample Sound Recorder screen 5 Click the Record button 6 Speak normally into the microphone 7 When you have finished recording click the Stop button The Sound Recorder window displays the new sound file as a waveform NOTE Sound Recorder can only record 60 seconds at a time 8 To hear what you just recorded click the Play button 9 To save the file select Save from the File menu 142 Exploring Your Options Exploring audio features 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 In the Sound Recorder window click Edit then click Audio Properties In the Audio Properties dialog box adjust the Recording Volume Preferred device and Preferred quality Click OK Your 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 Va TECHNICAL NOTE Use amplified speakers that require an external power source Other types of speakers will be inadequate to produce so
150. p window Full Power Sample Power Profile mode pop up window 2 While continuing to press Fn press F2 until you select the desired power profile The power profile options are Full Power High Power Normal DVD Playback Presentation and Long Life 3 Release the Fn key The pop up window disappears You are now in the selected mode For more information on setting the battery power profile see Power Saver on page 153 1 1 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery Changing the main battery When your battery power is running low you have two options connect the computer to an AC power source or install a charged battery AuTION When handling a battery be careful not to drop it or short circuit its terminals Also do not drop hit or otherwise impact the battery Do not scratch or break the casing and do not twist or bend the battery pack Do not remove the battery pack while the computer is in standby mode Data in memory will be lost CAUTION your battery discharges fully your information will be lost Be sure to save your work often Removing the battery from the computer 1 Save your work 2 Shut down and turn off the computer 3 Remove all cables connected to the computer 4 Turn the computer over Mobile Computing 1 1 Changing the main battery 5 Ifthe battery lock is in the locked position slide it toward the unlocked position Sample slidin
151. pe the letters To use the numeric keypad overlay when the cursor control overlay is on hold down Shift while you use the numeric overlay keys To return to the cursor control overlay release Shift To turn off the cursor control overlay hold down the Fn key and press F10 again The cursor control mode light on the keyboard indicator panel goes out Starting a program The easiest way to start a program is to 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 Double click the icon for the program on your desktop Use the Start menu Use Windows Explorer to locate the program file Use the Run dialog box Learning the Basics ST Starting a program The next three sections explain how to start a program from the Start menu Explorer and the Run dialog box Starting a program from the Start menu When you install a program the operating system usually puts an icon in the All Programs menu To start a program that has an icon in the All Programs menu follow these steps which use the Windows WordPad program as an example 1 Click Start 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 with step 2 2
152. perties window closes Close the Printers and Other Hardware window D 8 Getting Started Installing additional memory optional 9 Close the Control Panel window NOTE The Fn F9 shortcut can be used to disable or enable the TouchPad see Disabling or enabling the TouchPad on page 192 Installing additional memory optional AE G GAUTION 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 Stand by or Hibernation mode data will be lost HINT To purchase additional memory modules see the accessories information packaged with your system or visit accessories toshiba com Your computer comes with enough memory to run most of today s popular applications You may want to increase the computer s memory if you use complex software or process large amounts of data Additional memory comes in various capacities to stay current on the most recent software and hardware options for your computer and for other product information be sure to regularly check the Toshiba Web site at accessories toshiba com Getting Started DO Installing additional memory optional There are two memory slots Depending on your system configuration both slots may be occupied CAUTION lf you use the computer for a long time the memory modules become hot If this happens let the memory mod
153. ponding 157 program not working properly 174 screen does not look right 220 flickers 171 system resources 164 trouble prevention 180 URL address not found 162 using Startup options 161 warning resume failure 160 Windows won t start 159 Windows XP Media Center Edition not working 160 program starting 80 programs not running correctly 174 projector 68 connecting 70 protection of stored data 2 R recording wav files 140 quality 142 sounds 140 recording sounds 140 Recovery media 38 recycle bin icon 127 removing CDs and DVDs 97 main battery 118 RJ 11 jack 131 Run dialog box 82 running the computer on battery power 108 S safety computer 124 disposing of batteries 123 icons 37 precautions 45 saving your work 83 screen blank 170 does not look normal flickers 171 scroll button 56 SD Card inserting 148 removing 149 seating 42 secondary button 56 selecting a place to work 40 setting up computer 59 setting up a connection 132 setting up your computer 47 shut down 72 shutting down more quickly 100 sound problem solving 175 sound recording 142 sounds recording 140 speakers using external 142 Stand By mode hot key 188 Standby low battery 114 Standby mode going into more quickly 105 starting again from 106 start button 127 starting a program 80 Run dialog box 82 Windows Explorer 81 Windows Start menu 81 starting up the computer from Shut down 102 from Standby 106 Startup menu problem solvin
154. port 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 is not working resolving the problem can be time consuming and frustrating 1 O 4 lf Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict The recommended procedure for getting multiple devices to work together is to add and set up one device at a time After you add each device test it to make sure it and all previously connected devices work The device most recently connected to the system is the one most likely to be causing a hardware conflict Resolving hardware conflicts on your own Computer components need resources to accomplish a task A device such as a disk drive or a modem needs a channel to 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
155. pplicable systems the scroll button located between the primary and secondary control buttons on the TouchPad is used for rapid viewing of pages on the screen Using the Control buttons When a step instructs you to click or choose an item move the cursor to the item then press and release the primary left hand button To double click press the primary button twice in rapid succession The primary button usually corresponds to the left mouse button The function of the secondary right hand button depends on the program you are using It usually corresponds to the right mouse button Check your program s documentation to find whether it uses the right mouse button Getting Started 5 Using the TouchPad Disabling or enabling the TouchPad The TouchPad is enabled by default To change the enable disable TouchPad setting 1 Click Start then click Control Panel The Control Panel window appears Click Printers and Other Hardware Click the Mouse icon or press the Fn F9 hot keys Click the TouchPAD ON OFF tab The TouchPAD ON OFF tab view window appears Mouse Properties Buttons Pointers Pointer Options Hardware Advanced TouchPad On Off l TouchPad On Off Curent TouchPad status Setting m Enable C Disable Gao Options Always show icon on the taskbar Cancel Select Disable or Enable whichever is appropriate Click Apply Click OK The Mouse Pro
156. 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 2 Indication The indication shown below appears on this equipment 1 2 8 2 4FH1 CIT 4 1 2 4 This equipment uses a frequency of 2 4 GHz 2 FE This equipment uses FH SS modulation 24 3 The interference range of this equipment is less than 10m This equipment uses a frequency bandwidth from 2 400 MHz to 2 483 5 MHz It is impossible to avoid the band of mobile object identification systems 3 TOSHIBA Direct PC Monday Friday 10 00 17 00 Toll Free Tel 0120 13 1100 Direct Dial 03 3457 5916 Fax 03 5444 9450 Device Authorization This device obtains the Technical Regulation Conformity Certification and it belongs to the device class of radio equipment of low power data communication system radio station stipulated in the Radio Law of Japan The Name of the radio equipment EY XF2CS TELECOM ENGINEERING CENTER Approval Number 01 NYDA1305 The following restrictions apply Do not disassemble or modify the device lt Do not install the em
157. r is powered off The RTC battery may have become completely discharged while your computer was shipped resulting in the following error message during startup BAD RIC BATTERY BAD CHECKSUM CMOS CHECK SYSTEM NOTE The above error message may vary by computer model The RIC battery does not charge while the computer is turned off even when the AC adapter is charging the computer If the RTC battery is low the real time clock and calendar may display the incorrect time and date or stop working To recharge the RTC battery connect the computer and leave it powered on for 24 hours 11 Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power NOTE It is seldom necessary to charge the RTC battery because it charges while the computer is on If the RTC battery is low the real time clock and calendar may display the incorrect time and date or stop working When Hibernation mode is enabled and the RTC battery is completely discharged a warning prompts you to reset the real time clock The computer can be used while the RTC battery is being charged although the charging status of the RTC battery cannot be monitored 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 Flas
158. r 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 Do 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 accessories toshiba com T 4 Getting Started Caring for your computer 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 Noteworthy Computer Lock Cable Sample PORT Noteworthy Computer Lock Cable To secure the computer 1 Loop the cable through or around some part of a heavy object Make sure there is no way for a potential thief to slip the cable off the object 2 Pass the locking end through the loop W 3 _ 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 Sample locking the computer Chapter 2 Learning the Basics This chapter gives some comput
159. rage device such as a hard disk into memory for processing 218 local area network See LAN logical drive A section of a disk that 1s recognized by the operating system as a separate disk drive A system s logical drives may differ from its physical drives For example a single hard disk drive may be partitioned into two or more logical drives M 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 multi function drive A DVD drive
160. reland Italy Liechtenstein Luxembourg Netherlands New Zealand Norway Portugal Sweden Switzerland UK USA 19 Europe Restrictions for use of 2 4 GHz Frequencies in European Community Countries For private usage outside buildings across public grounds over less than 300m no special registration with IBPT BIPT is required Registration to IBPT BIPT is required for private usage outside buildings across public grounds over more than 300m For registration and license please contact IBPT BIPT Voor priv gebruik buiten gebouw over publieke groud over afstand kleiner dan 300m geen registratie bij BIPT IBPT nodig voor gebruik over afstand groter dan 300m is wel registratie bij BIPT IBPT nodig Voor registratie of licentie kunt u contact opnemen met BIPT Dans le cas d une utilisation priv e l ext rieur d un b timent au dessus d un espace public aucun enregistrement n est n cessaire pour une distance de moins de 300m Pour une distance sup rieure 300m un enregistrement aupr s de I IBPT est requise Pour les enregistrements et licences veuillez contacter l IBPT Deutschland License required for outdoor installations Check with reseller for procedure to follow Anmeldung im Outdoor Bereich notwendig aber nicht genehmigungspflichtig Bitte mit H ndler die Vorgehensweise abstimmen France Restricted frequency band only channels 1 to 7 2400 MHz and 2454 MHz respectively may be used outdoo
161. remove it from the slot Getting Started 63 Installing additional memory optional Sample removing the memory module 4 Complete the procedure by following steps 11 through 14 in Installing additional memory optional on page 58 Checking total memory When you add or remove memory you can check that the computer has recognized the change To do this 1 Click Start then click Control Panel 2 Click Performance and Maintenance 3 Click System 4 The General tab view automatically appears and displays total memory If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration turn off the computer remove the memory slot cover and make sure the memory module is seated properly as described in step 10 of Installing additional memory optional on page 58 64 Getting Started Using a mouse Using a mouse You may want to use a mouse instead of the computer s built in TouchPad You can use a USB compatible mouse NOTE After logging on to your system the mouse cursor may move to the upper right side of the screen If this occurs push the Esc or Windows key to return it to its original position Connecting a local printer Before you can connect a printer you need a suitable USB printer cable which may have been provided with your printer Otherwise you can purchase one from a computer or electronics store GAUTION Your printer documentation may require you to install the pri
162. rinter on page 64 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 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 1 80 lf Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits 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 Check the communications parameters baud rate parity data length and stop bits specified in the communications program It should be set up to transmit at 300 1200 2400 4800 9600 14400 28800 33600 bps bits per second or high
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164. rtens 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 if it becomes damaged AWARNING he computer s main battery is a Lithium lon Li lon battery which can explode if not properly replaced used handled or disposed of Putting spent batteries in the trash is not only irresponsible it may be illegal Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations Use only batteries recommended by Toshiba After repeated use the batteries will finally lose their ability to hold a charge and you will need to replace them Under federal state and local laws it may be illegal to dispose of old batteries by placing them in the trash Please be kind to our shared environment Check with your local government authority for details regarding where to recycle old batteries or how to dispose of them properly If you cannot find the information you need elsewhere call Toshiba at 800 457 7777 1 2 Mobile Computing Traveling tips Traveling tips The environmental precautions listed in Selecting a place to work on page 40 also apply while traveling
165. ry can damage the battery Getting Started 53 Using the computer for the first time features and devices the recharging of the battery can not occur Your computer s Power Saver utility can be used to select a power level setting that reduces the power required for system operation and will allow the battery to recharge A TECHNICAL NOTE When your computer is using all of the 74 power provided by the AC Adaptor to run applications f NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the applications power management settings and features used Using the computer for the first time Opening the display panel Slide the display latch to the right and lift the display panel bd a Sample opening the display panel CAUTION 10 avoid damaging the display panel do not force it beyond the point where it moves easily Never lift or move the computer using the display panel Small bright dots may appear on your TFT display when you turn on your computer Your display contains an extremely large number of thin film transistors TFT and is D 4 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time manufactured using high precision technology Any small bright dots that may appear on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology NOTE Over a period of time and depending on the usage of the computer the brightness of the LCD Screen will d
166. s the backup program prompts you if you try to overwrite a file that already exists on the hard disk Make sure the backup version is the one you want before overwriting the existing file Ma Using the DVD ROM or multi function drive Optical storage has become the preferred medium for software music and video Digital versatile discs DVDs provide a significant increase in data storage and support features that are not available on any other video platform These features include wide screen movies multiple language tracks digital surround sound multiple camera angles and interactive menus 8 8 Learning the Basics Using the DVD ROM or multi function drive For these reasons your computer may come with a DVD ROM drive or multi function drive ga TECHNICAL NOTE Your DVD ROM or multi function drive is P Set to play region 1 North America DVD ROMSs If you play a a A DVD disc from another region the drive will automatically change to play in the format of the other region The drive will allow you to change regions four times On the fourth change the region will be locked in That is the drive will only play DVDs from the last region Note that changing from region 1 to region 2 and back to region 1 is counted as two changes NOTE For optimum CD and DVD performance it is recommended that you play CDs and DVDs while running the computer on AC power You use CD ROMs and DVD ROMs to load and r
167. s 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 Using the overlay to type numeric data EH 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 overlay when the numeric overlay is on press and hold down Shift while you use the cursor control keys To return to the numeric overlay release Shift 30 Learning the Basics Starting a program To turn off the numeric keypad 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 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 For lowercase letters hold down Fn while you type the letters For uppercase letters hold down both Fn and Shift while you ty
168. s located to the right of the keyboard let you play audio CDs when the computer is off You can also use them to play CDs and DVDs when the computer is on Music CD button erin Q Play pause stop eject Q 1 O Next track Previous track Sample Media control buttons to the right of the keyboard The Music CD button activates an audio CD playing application that can play audio CDs when the computer is powered off The following chart describes the Music CD button functionality Power is off and you If a CD is in the drive the system press the Music CD operates as a stand alone CD player button Operating systemis Ifa CD is in the drive the Windows running and you Media Player starts and the audio press the Music CD CD begins to play DALON If a DVD is in the drive WinDVD starts and the DVD begins to play The previous track button returns to the preceding track on the disc Learning the Basics OF Using the DVD ROM or multi function drive The next track button skips to the following track on the disc The play pause button starts playing the disc or makes it pause if currently playing The stop eject button stops a disc that is currently playing You can eject a disc by pressing the stop eject button twice Use this method to eject a disc when the computer is turned off and the sound subsystem is turned on Inserting a disc CAUTION Before playing an audio CD turn the volume down Playing
169. s 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 2 Open the Start menu then click Control Panel Click Performance and Maintenance and then Administrative Tools Click the Computer 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 lf Something Goes Wrong 1 6 Resolving a hardware conflict The General tab which provides basic information about the device The Resource tab which lists resources assigned to the monitor DVD ROM multi function drive diskette disk drive and other power using functions The Drivers tab which displays the drivers being used by the device A Troubleshooting button is also present 7 Click troubleshooting A Help and Support window for that device appears For more information about Device Manager refer to Windows XP online help Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may cause errors that seem to be device related It 1s worthwhile checking for these first 1 2
170. sing any non Windows programs set up a printer driver for each of those programs Refer to your program s documentation for more information TECHNICAL NOTE If you have the manufacturer s disc that came with your printer you can use it to install the printer on your computer The manufacturer s disc may include additional drivers and fonts Va To set up a printer with the Add Printer Wizard 66 Getting Started Connecting a local printer 1 Click Start Control Panel and then Printers and Other Hardware 2 Select Printers and Faxes The operating system opens the Printers and Faxes window gt Printers and Faxes DER ay Fie Edt Yew Favortes Tool Heb D Ba Peach gt Folders Address S35 Printers and Faxes Bo Printer Tasks E Add a printer gt Set up faxing See Also 2 Troubleshoot printing Q Get help with printing Other Places gt Control Panel Sy Scanners and Cameras My Documents Gj My Pictures 4 My Computer Sample Printers and Faxes window 3 Click Add Printer The Add Printer Wizard appears Add Printer Wizard Welcome to the Add Printer Wizard This wizard helps you install a printer or make printer connections If you have a Plug and Play printer that connects 1 through a USB port for 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 wi
171. ss Windows Help gt Run programs gt Suspend system activity and shut down the computer 1 28 Exploring Your Options Exploring the desktop 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 You can personalize the taskbar to include not only shortcut icons but also your favorite Internet URL addresses DEFINITION URL stands for Uniform Resource Locator which is the address that defines the route to a file on the Web or any other Internet facility Generically it is known as the Web site address System tray The System tray displays icons of tasks or programs that run continuously in the background To learn more about each task position the cursor over the icon for a few moments and a short description of the task appears Typical tasks in the System tray are Current time Power usage mode Mouse properties and speaker volume To activate a specific task double click the appropriate System tray icon Exploring Your Options 1 29 Setting up for communications Setting up for communications Your computer comes with a built in modem that can be connected to a standard voice gr
172. t the dealer from whom you purchased your computer and or program Your dealer is your best source for current information Detailed system specifications are available at www ts toshiba com by selecting your particular product and model number clicking GO and then clicking the Detailed Specs link from the menu on the left or just refer to the computer documentation shipped with your product For the number of a Toshiba dealer near you in the United States call 800 457 7777 Contacting Toshiba If you still need help and suspect that the problem is hardware related Toshiba offers a variety of resources to help you To stay current on the most recent software and hardware options for your computer and for other product information be sure to regularly check the Toshiba Web site at pcsupport toshiba com lf Something Goes Wrong 1 83 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites Toshiba voice contact Before calling Toshiba make sure you have Your computer s serial number The computer and any optional devices related to the problem Backup copies of your Windows operating system and all other preloaded software on your choice of media Name and version of the program involved in the problem along with its installation media Information about what you were doing when the problem occurred Exact error messages and when they occurred For technical support call the Toshiba Global Support Centre Within
173. t to do when the battery runs low 114 Setting battery alarms eeeee eee 115 Conserving battery DOWEr c cece 115 Power profiles in Windows XP 116 Using a hot key to set the power profile 117 Changing the main battery eee 118 Removing the battery from the computer 118 Inserting the battery into the computer 120 Taking care of your battery ocne 121 Safety precautions ecccscccsseeessesesssseeeeeeees 121 Maximizing battery life aen 122 Disposing of used batteries nnen 123 Fravellng WO cscse cece tmssvasonaenveneasepancieussessitetpeasossiees 124 Chapter 4 Exploring Your Options 125 Exploring the desktop scese 125 Finding your way around the desktop 126 setting up for communications 129 Determining the COM port ccecce 130 Connecting the modem to a telephone line 131 Connecting your computer to a network 132 An overview of using the Internet ne 135 The Internet a ccactceescossatseccsnesassoeesereaaaneeoncesneee 135 The World Wide Web c i cccccsseeeseeees 135 Internet Service PrOViderS cccceeceeeeeeeeees 136 Connecting to the Internet ou 136 Surfing the Internet 137 Internet features eecceesseseeesessseeeeeeeeees 137 Uploading and downloading files from the Internet ccce 138 32 Contents Exploring video features csser 138 Changing the display properties setting 139 Display settings Not key eener 139
174. t uses the information character Any letter number or symbol you can use on the computer Some characters are non printing characters such as a paragraph break in a word processing program A character occupies one byte of computer storage chip A small piece of silicon containing computer logic and circuits for processing memory input output and or control functions Chips are mounted on printed circuit boards click To press and release the TouchPad control button or mouse button without moving the TouchPad or mouse In Windows this refers to the left mouse button or primary TouchPad 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 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 own 213 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 mem
175. tay on the task When checked the ConfigFree icon resides in tray the system tray Options Displays ConfigFree setting screen Log Lets you create a diagnostic log view a history of log files or delete the history Log files are saved as CFhtmlxxxxx htm where xxxxx is the creation date and time They reside in the folder C Documents and Settings username Local Settings Temp About Displays the version of Connectivity Doctor Help Displays online help Close Closes the Connectivity Doctor screen Using ConfigFree with your Toshiba Computer 1 QO ConfigFree Utilities Search for Wireless Devices The Search for Wireless Devices utility searches for wireless LAN devices and Bluetooth devices currently used in the neighborhood and displays information about them on a virtual map To search for wireless devices 1 Click the icon in the system tray 2 Click Search for Wireless Devices A virtual map appears with a graphical representation of the wireless devices that have been detected NOTE Search for Wireless Devices can also be started from the ConfigFree Launcher For Wi Fi networks the intensity of a signal is displayed in five levels or bands The signal from the connected access point is displayed in the bands surrounding the PC icon at the center of the map Placing the pointer over the displayed point of light shows detailed information about the wireless device NOTE The wireless de
176. ted by wireless devices like for example mobile phones Because Wireless LAN products operate within the guidelines found in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations TOSHIBA believes Wireless LAN is safe for use by consumers These standards and recommendations reflect the consensus of the scientific community and result from deliberations of panels and committees of scientists who continually review and interpret the extensive research literature In some situations or environments the use of Wireless LAN may be restricted by the proprietor of the building or responsible representatives of the organization These situations may for example include Using the Wireless LAN equipment on board of airplanes or In any other environment where the risk of interference to other devices or services is perceived or identified as harmful If you are uncertain of the policy that applies on the use of wireless devices in a specific organization or environment e g airports you are encouraged to ask for authorization to use the 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
177. tellite s O O Ue aaa O OS S y O SA Ca m OOo O Start button Taskbar System tray Sample Windows XP operating system desktop icons An icon represents a folder file or program that can be quickly activated by double clicking the icon You can create a new desktop icon for any folder file or program by dragging the element s icon from its location in a window to the desktop area The icons initially displayed on your system desktop include Exploring Your Options 1 2 Exploring the desktop y Recycle Bin Holds files you have deleted You may be able to retrieve these files until you empty the Recycle Bin Va Us Internet Explorer The Microsoft browser that provides TECHNICAL NOTE If you delete a file from a diskette it does not go into the Recycle Bin For more information on the Recycle Bin see Windows online Help access to the Internet NOTE If you place the cursor over an icon a popup description of the file contents appears Your desktop may contain other icons depending on your configuration See Windows XP online help for more specific information on each icon and how to use it Start button You use the Start button to gt Start programs gt Sd Access Microsoft Windows XP operating system update information Sd Open documents Adjust system settings Find files gt gt Acce
178. ters 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 an unusual extension and may refuse to handle your file correctly ng your work Verify that the Windows XP operating system is set up for your printer as described in Connecting a local printer on page 64 v TECHNICAL NOTE 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 operating system to run with the additional printer s 86 Learning the Basics Backing up your files 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 no gt Add Printer Fa
179. th the drive s spindle or the area around it Doing so could cause the drive to malfunction 8 Make sure the disc is completely on the spindle and is lying flat on the tray CAUTION 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 Q 4 Learning the Basics Using the DVD ROM or multi function drive Playing an audio CD Insert an audio CD and close the disc tray The computer automatically detects a disc in the drive and opens the Audio CD window To play an audio CD select the Play Audio CD using Windows Media Player option and click OK Audio CD D Windows can perform the same action each time you insert a disk or connect a device with this kind of file 639 Music CD What do you want Windows to do im Open folder to view files using Windows Explorer Take no action _ Always do the selected action Sample Audio CD window The Windows Media Player window appears Learning the Basics O5 Using the DVD ROM or multi function drive Windows Media Player File View Play Tools Help foes S Playlist vi Now Playing Media Guide Copy from CD Media Library Radio Tuner Copyto CD or Device Skin Chooser a Total Time 0 01 Daj r VAS Rewind Play Fast forward
180. 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 Avoid placing your computer in front of a bright light that shines directly into your eyes If possible use soft indirect lighting in your computer work area A cAuTION Your LCD display has a brightness approaching that of a TV device We recommend that you adjust the brightness of your LCD to a comfortable level to prevent possible strain on your eyes Arms and wrists gt 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 4 4 Getting Started Selecting a place to work AWARNING Using the computer keyboard incorrectly may result in discomfort and possible injury If your hands wrists and or arms bother you while typing stop using the computer and rest If the discomfort persists consult a physician 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 Take frequent short breaks to change position stretch your muscles and relieve your eyes A break of two or three mi
181. ther Hardware Click Phone and Modem Options The Phone and Modem Options Properties dialog box displays Fill in the Local Information text boxes and click OK Click the Modems tab Your modem should be listed next to one of the computer s COM ports Make a note of the COM port number To verify that the modem is set up properly select the modem you wish to check and then click Properties to bring up the dialog box with information specific to that modem 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 Consult the troubleshooting sections of your modem and Windows XP documentation Exploring Your Options 1 37 Setting up for communications 9 Click OK to close the properties dialog box for that specific modem 10 Click OK to close the Modem Properties dialog box 11 Close the Control Panel Connecting the modem to a telephone 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 RJ 11 jack allowing you to connect the modem to a standard voice grade telephone line 1 Plug one end of a telephone cable purchased separately into the modem port on the back of the computer Sample connecting the telephone cable to the modem port 2 Connect
182. tion 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 radiated output power of the TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits Nevertheless the TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized In normal operating configuration the LCD in the upright position the distance between the antenna and the user should not be less than 20 cm The antenna s used for this transmitter must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter Antenna s used in 5 15 GHz to 5 25 GHz frequency band must be integral antenna which provide no access to the end user Refer to the Regulatory Statements as identified in the documentation that comes with those products for additional information 12 Caution Radio Frequency Interference Requirements This device is restricted to indoor use due to its operation in the 5 15 GHz to 5 25 GHz frequency range FCC requires this product to be used indoors for frequency range 5 15 GHz to 5 25 GHz to reduce the potential for harmful interferenc
183. tors 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 mpa UL approved it CSA approved BS approved Australia Europe VDA approved i iii NEMKO approved 193 Appendix C Using ConfigFree with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree is a set of utilities that makes it easy to control communication devices and network connections ConfigFree also lets you identify communication problems and create profiles for easy switching between locations and communication networks The ConfigFree utilities include the following Connectivity Doctor The Connectivity Doctor utility is used to analyze network connections and fix networking problems with your notebook computer For more information see Connectivity Doctor on page 196 Search for Wireless Devices The Search for Wireless Devices utility searches for wireless LAN and Bluetooth devices used in the neighborhood and displays information about them on a virtual map For more information see Search for Wireless Devices on page 199 Profile Settings The Profiles utility lets you switch between network configurations For more information see Profile Settings on page 201 194 Using ConfigFree with your Toshiba Computer 1 O5 Getting Started Getting Started This section contains informat
184. troduction 39 Service options Service options Toshiba offers a full line of optional service programs to complement its limited warranty To stay current on the most recent software and hardware options for your computer and for other product information be sure to regularly check the Toshiba Web site at pcsupport toshiba com If you have a problem or need to contact Toshiba see If Something Goes Wrong on page 157 Chapter 1 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 40 Getting Started 4 Selecting a place to work Equipment that generates a strong electromagnetic field such as stereo speakers other than the speakers that are connected to the computer or speakerphones Rapid chang
185. ual 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 2004 by Toshiba America 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 20 Notice The information contained 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
186. ules cool to room temperature before you replace them You need a standard Phillips no 1 screwdriver for this procedure GAUTION 10 avoid damaging the computers screws use a standard Phillips no 1 screwdriver that is in good condition If the computer is on begin at step 1 otherwise skip to step 3 1 If the computer is on click Start then click Turn off computer See Using the Turn off computer or Shut down command on page 99 for more information The Turn off computer window appears 2 Click Turn Off or Shut Down The operating system turns off the computer 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer 4 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to locate the memory module slot cover 60 Getting Started Installing additional memory optional Memory slot cover Sample locating the memory module slot cover 5 Remove the battery see Changing the main battery on page 118 6 Using a standard Phillips no 1 screwdriver unscrew the captive screws that secure the expansion memory slot cover then remove the memory slot cover Sample removing the memory module slot cover 7 Place the cover in a safe place so that you can retrieve it later Getting Started 61 Installing additional memory optional GAUTION Static electricity can damage the memory module Before you handle the module touch a grounded metal surface to discharge any st
187. un software and to access reference material such as catalogs as well as listen to music A special feature allows you to play audio CDs even when the computer is turned off Drive components and control buttons The DVD ROM or multi function drive is located on the left side of the computer The Media control buttons are located to the right of the keyboard and can be accessed when the display panel is open Learning the Basics 89 Using the DVD ROM or multi function drive DVD ROM or multi function drive components Your DVD ROM or multi function drive may look like this Eject button Manual eject hole Sample DVD ROM or multi function drive shown Drive in use indicator light Indicates when the drive is in use Eject button Press to release the disc tray CAUTION Never 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 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 GAUTION Never use a pencil to press the manual eject button Pencil lead can break off inside the computer and damage it Instead use a slim object such as a straightened paper clip O Learning the Basics Using the DVD ROM or multi function drive Media control buttons The control button
188. und from the computer To play back sound files through external speakers or headphones Q 2 Locate the headphone jack on the right side of the computer 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 Exploring Your Options 1 43 Connecting a monitor keyboard and mouse To adjust the volume For external speakers use the volume controls for the speakers For headphones use the computer s volume control dial Connecting a monitor keyboard and mouse 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 desktop computer You can connect an external monitor to the RGB monitor port f 4 You can connect an external USB compatible keyboard and a USB compatible mouse to one of the three USB ports For more information about connecting a mouse see Using a mouse on page 64 Inserting and removing PC Cards PC Cards expand your computer s capabilities and usefulness You can purchase additional PC Cards from your dealer Most PC Cards conform to the PCMCIA Personal Computer Memory Card International Association standard Your computer has on PC Card slot and supports two types of PC Cards One Type I or Type II cards Check the documentation that came with the PC Card to see if
189. uter in Standby mode by closing the display 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 182 Chapter 3 Mobile Computing This chapter covers all aspects of using your computer while traveling Toshiba s energy saver design Your computer enters a low power Standby mode when it is not being used thereby conserving energy and saving money in the process It has a number of other features that enhance its energy efficiency Many of these energy saving features have been set by Toshiba We recommend you leave these features active allowing your computer to operate at its maximum energy efficiency so that you can use it for longer periods of time while traveling 10 7 1 0 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power Running the computer on battery power q__ The computer contains a removable Lithium Ion Li Ion high capacity battery that provides power when you are away from an AC outlet You can recharge it many times Battery Notice Battery life may vary depending on applications power management settings and features utilized Recharge time varies depending on usage The battery may not
190. vice shown near the center of the map is not necessarily near your notebook computer If a wireless device located a distance away also has a strong signal it appears near the center of the map as well 200 Using ConfigFree with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities hi Wiri ieee Pies Be a Toor hi of eee epee cht bee aT ia E tae Sample viewing Wi Fi devices The following screen shows an example of Bluetooth devices that are detected As with the Wi Fi screen moving the mouse pointer over a device icon displays information about the device Sample viewing Bluetooth devices You can connect to devices shown on the Bluetooth map 1 Click the icon of a Bluetooth device Using ConfigFree with your Toshiba Computer 201 ConfigFree Utilities 2 Click your own computer at the center of the map 3 Configured devices are automatically connected Devices not yet configured launch the Add New Connection Wizard where you can configure and connect to the device Profile Settings The Profile Settings utility lets you save network settings in profiles ConfigFree profiles are useful for easily switching network settings and devices You can switch network settings simply by selecting the profile with the desired settings If you visit a client company occasionally for example you can set up a profile to match that environment and connect to the network Similarly users who access networks in the of
191. x Printer Status Ready _ Print to file Location Comment Find Printer Page Range All Number of copies 1 Pages 1 Enter either a single page number or a single page range For example 5 12 Sample Print dialog box 3 Specify the print parameters For example the range of pages and number of copies to print 4 Click Print Backing up your files Backing up your files means copying individual files to media such as CDs or copying entire sections of your hard disk to another device such as a tape drive For those systems with a writable CD ROM drive or DVD ROM multi function drive you may back up file to a writable disc as follows 1 To back up to a CD or other media insert the media into the appropriate drive Learning the Basics 8 Using the DVD ROM or multi function drive 2 Click Start then click My Computer 3 Click the drive that contains the file you want to copy 4 Double click the folder that contains the file then click the file you want to copy HINT You can use the Ctrl or Shift keys to select more than one file 5 Click File then click Send To and select the drive from the list Restoring your work To restore information from your backup media to your hard disk use the Restore page in the backup program Look in the online Help or your operating system documentation for information on restoring files TECHNICAL NOTE When restoring file
192. y NOTE Over a period of time and depending on the usage of the computer the brightness of the LCD Screen will deteriorate This is an intrinsic characteristic of LCD technology screen will dim when the computer is operated on battery power and you may not be able to increase the brightness of the screen Disk drive problems Problems with the hard disk or with a diskette drive usually show up as an inability to access the disk or as sector errors Sometimes a disk problem may cause one or more files to appear to have garbage in them Typical disk problems are You are having trouble accessing a disk or one or more files appear to be missing Make sure you are identifying the drive by its correct name A or C lf Something Goes Wrong 1 13 Resolving a hardware conflict Error checking Run Error checking which analyzes the directories files and File Allocation Table FAT on the disk and repairs any damage it finds To run Error checking 1 Click Start 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 Click the Tools tab Click the Check now button The Check Disk All Apps box appears 5 You can choose one or both options Automatically fix file system errors 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 be
193. you have registered a password press 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 Check that the monitor is turned on Check that 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 lf Something Goes Wrong 1 11 Resolving a hardware conflict 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
194. zard and then plug the printer s cable into your computer or point the printer toward your computer s infrared port and turn the printer on Windows will automatically install the printer for you To continue click Next Sample Add Printer Wizard dialog box 4 Click Next Getting Started 6 Connecting a local printer The Add Printer Wizard asks you to select your printer TECHNICAL NOTE If your printer is Plug and Play the Windows XP operating system recognizes it automatically You can ignore the remainder of this section See your printer manual for more information Va 5 If the printer you are setting up Is not connected to a network select Local printer attached to this computer If you select Local printer check Automatically detect and install my Plug and Play printer Is connected to a network select Network printer or a printer attached to another computer 6 Click Next The Add Printer Wizard prompts you to select your printer 7 From the list of manufacturers and printers select your printer then click Next 8 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 Add Printer Wizard prompts you to enter a printer name 9 Enter a name for your printer 4a HINT If you are using more than one printer make sure the A name is descriptive enough to help y

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