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1. Adapter Adapter Name Intel R PRO Wireless 2915ABG Network Connection Status Enable MAC Address 00 0e 35 34 57 e9 Adapter Type Wireless Network Encryption WEP TKIP Enable Authentication Mode WPA PSK Network Type Infrastructure IP Address Auto IP Address 192 168 2 68 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Default Gateway 192 168 2 1 DNS 192 168 2 1 WINS V Stay on the task tray Sample viewing device information 20 4 Using ConfigFree with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities If a problem or potential problem is detected in most cases a screen automatically displays showing you the possible cause and solution for the problem A triangle containing an exclamation point also appears on the Connectivity Doctor screen and an orange frame describes the relevant location You can also view the possible cause and solution for the problem by clicking the exclamation point If multiple triangles display you can toggle between each of their cause and solution information screens by clicking its exclamation point For example if the connection to a wireless network cannot be established because the wireless communication switch is turned off the problem description screen will normally display automatically when you start the Connectivity Doctor and an exclamation point will appear next to the wireless communication switch The following checkbo
2. 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 18 Approved Countries Regions for use for the Atheros AR5001X Mini PC Wireless network adapter This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries regions in the following table table NOTE This device works on passive scan only CAUTION Do not use this equipment except in the countries regions in the following A peer to peer mode is not available in 802 11a and Turbo Mode 802 1 1b 2 4 GHz Australia Austria Belgium Canada Denmark Finland France Germany Greece Ireland Italy Liechtenstein Luxembourg Netherlands New Zealand Norway Portugal Sweden Switzerland UK USA 802 1 1a 5 GHz Australia Austria Belgium Canada Denmar
3. 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 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 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 aviation safety and interfere with legal communications In the event interference is caused the use of such electric machinery shall be immediately discontinued Operation of such products can be resumed only when they are modified and can no longer cause interference The legal communications mentioned in the above item refer to radio communications operated in accordance with telecommunication laws and regulations Low power radio frequency electric machinery shall resist against interference from legal communications or
4. Hot swapping PC Cards 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 DEFINITION Hot swapping is the ability to change PC Cards while the computer is on A Inserting a PC Card Before inserting a PC Card read the documentation that came with the card to see if it has any special requirements HINT The operating system provides the Card and Socket services software 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 1 A Expansion Options Using PC Cards To install a PC Card 1 Locate the PC Card slot on your computer Sample inserting a PC Card into the slot 2 Insert the PC Card in the slot 3 When the card is almost all the way into the slot push firmly but gently to ensure a good connection with the computer do not force the card into position Hot swapping precautions Although you can insert a PC Card at any time remember not to remove a card while it is in use Otherwise you could lose valuable information For example Never remove a hard disk card or CD ROM drive card while the system is accessing the card Never remove a network card while you are connected to the network Never remove a SCSI card while any of the SCSI devices connected to it are operating A
5. Determining the COM port on page 152 Check the communications parameters baud rate parity data length and stop bits specified in the communications program It should be set up to transmit at 300 1200 2400 4800 9600 14400 28800 33600 bps bits per second or higher Refer to the program s documentation and the modem manual for information on how to change these settings The modem is on set up properly and still will not transmit or receive data Make sure the line has a dial tone Connect a telephone handset to the line to check this The other system may be busy or off line Try making a test transmission to someone else For more information regarding your system s V 92 modem visit the Toshiba web site at pcsupport toshiba com lf Something Goes Wrong 233 Resolving a hardware conflict Wireless networking problems NOTE e hS This section provides general troubleshooting tips for networking problems specifically wireless Wi Fi networking The terms and concepts used assume a basic understanding of networks and may be for more advanced users If you need assistance or if you are not familiar with the terminology please see Windows Help and Support or contact your computer technician If your computer is equipped with an internal Wi Fi adapter verify that the Wi Fi antenna switch is on the wireless indicator light above the keyboard will be lit NOTE To determi
6. type it again and press Enter If the two passwords match System Setup displays Registered If the two passwords do not match an error message appears Repeat steps 5 and 6 to enter the password again 7 Ifyou want to delete the user password leave the password field blank and press Enter twice System Setup displays Not Registered Press End to save the change When System Setup prompts you to confirm your change Press Y Setting a hard disk drive master and user password in System Setup CAUTION Make sure you choose a hard disk drive master password you can remember easily If you set a hard disk drive user password and later forget the password or lose your password diskette you will need to enter the hard disk drive master password in order to access your hard disk To register master and user passwords in System Setup 1 Click Start then click Shutdown and click OK The computer shuts down 2 Hold down the Esc key and press and hold the power button until the on off light on the system indicator panel illuminates blue for approximately one second When Toshiba Utilities 1 85 Hard disk drive passwords the following message appears on the screen Check system Then press F1 key press F1 The System Setup screen appears 3 Press H to move to the HDD PASSWORD section on the screen 4 Press the spacebar to select Master User password mode 5 Press the down arrow key to move to t
7. 3 The interference range of this equipment is less than 40m EE E 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 Fax 03 5444 9450 14 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 PS e Do not install the embedded wireless module into other device o 5 17 GHz to 5 23 GHz for indoor use only Radio approvals for wireless devices NOTE The following information is dependent on what type of wireless device is in your computer Approved Countries Regions for use for the Atheros AR5BMB 43 44 and AR5BMB5 Mini PCI Wireless network adapters This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the co
8. 3 When the following screen displays click Yes to confirm 68 Delete Hard Disk Recovery Utility Are you sure that you want to delete the Hard Disk Recovery Partition Sample Delete Hard Disk Recovery Utility confirmation screen After the Delete Hard Disk Recovery Utility has completed it assigns the appropriate drive letter for example E drive for the extra space and formats the drive Installing drivers and applications sl The TOSHIBA Application Installer allows you to reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with your computer To reinstall drivers and applications fs 1 Double click the Toshiba Application Installer icon on the Too aA Windows desktop You can also launch the application by 16 Getting Started Connecting a mouse clicking Start All Programs then Hard Disk Recovery Utilities Click Next Click the item s you want to install Click Install Follow the on screen prompts to complete the installation process Connecting a mouse You may want to use a USB compatible mouse instead of the TouchPad the computer s built in pointing device vn amp UO N To connect the mouse to your computer or the optional Slim Port Replicator plug its cable into one of the USB ports You can connect it while the computer is on The operating system automatically detects the mouse The mouse and TouchPad can be used at the same time Connecting a prin
9. Fn esse displays the Assignment Type dialog box 2 To change the key assignment click Direct or Popup and continue as if you were creating a new assignment 3 To remove the key assignment click Clear Hotkey utility The hotkey utility allows you to receive a confirmation message when you use the hot key combination for Standby Fn F3 and Hibernation Fn F4 To activate the utility 1 Click Start All Programs Toshiba Utilities and then click Hotkey utility The Hotkey window appears Toshiba Hotkey v Display a Standby confirmation message if Fn F 3 i pushed w Display a Hibernation confirmation message if Fn F 4 i pushed Cancel Sample Toshiba Hotkey utility window 2 Puta check mark next to the desired option 3 Click OK 1 O 4 Toshiba Utilities Toshiba Mobile Extension Toshiba Mobile Extension To adjust the settings for the optional Slim Port Replicator use the TOSHIBA Mobile Extension utility To use the TOSHIBA Mobile Extension utility 1 Click Start then Control Panel then Performance and Maintenance 2 Click TOSHIBA Mobile Extension The TOSHIBA Mobile Extension dialog box appears 3 Under the Mobile Extension Service tab you can select behaviors to enable or disable such as Warm Undock Service and Notification Messages by checking or unchecking the appropriate box TOSHIBA Mobile Extension Mobile Extension Service Display Change Service Select the behavi
10. Master password 181 passwords 181 User password 181 hardware conflicts 213 resolving 215 HDD protection 168 headphones 155 Help and Support Windows XP 212 Hibernation command 103 enabling 107 Hibernation mode 103 methods 109 111 hot key display brightness 255 display modes 255 Hibernation mode 254 instant password security 251 keyboard 257 keyboard overlays 256 257 password security 251 power usage mode 253 Standby mode 253 volume mute 250 hot key power usage mode 125 301 hot keys 251 hot swapping 139 precautions 140 Hotkey utility 163 Industry Canada requirement 4 Internet bookmarked site not found 212 slow connection 212 URL address not found 212 IRQ interrupt Request 214 J jacks headphone 155 speaker 155 K keyboard character keys 89 connecting external USB 137 Ctrl Fn and Alt keys 90 external 137 Fn esse 159 function keys 91 hot keys 256 257 layout 89 not working 209 numeric overlay 92 troubleshooting 220 keyboard full size 90 L LCD panel closing 84 main battery removing 126 Master password 181 memory installing additional 58 problem solving 217 removing expansion slot cover 60 memory cards Secure Digital 142 memory module inserting 62 microphone using 156 modem determining COM port 152 problem solving 232 resetting port to default settings 152 upgrading 152 modes Hibernation 103 Standby 103 monitor not working 221 moving the computer 86 networ
11. They are called function keys because they run programmed functions determined by the application you are using For more information see your program documentation Hot keys When used in combination with the Fn key function keys marked with icons run programmed functions specific to your computer For more information see Hot Keys on page 250 Windows special keys otart key ica r Application key Sample Windows special keys The keyboard provides two keys that have special functions The Start key opens the Start menu The Application key has the same function as the secondary or right mouse control button 92 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Overlay keys Urge HE u HUH ETE rr con TEE T aia ETIT Tirri ITT i rr rer EIT LIIT TTETTI E ETIT Sagans Sample keyboard overlay keys The keys with numbers and symbols on 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 full size keyboard Using the overlay to type numeric data The keys with the numbers on their lower right c
12. Use amplified speakers that require an y external power source Other types of speakers will be a inadequate to produce sound from the computer 1 56 Exploring Your Computer s Features Using audio features To play back sound files through external speakers or headphones 1 Locate the headphone jack on the computer 2 Using any necessary adapters plug the cable from the headphones or external speakers into the headphone jack To adjust the volume For external speakers use the volume control on the speaker in conjunction with the volume control on the computer For headphones use the volume dial Recording sounds An external microphone may be used with other software to record audio sounds and save them as digital audio WAV files on a variety of media DEFINITION A WAV pronounced wave file is one of the AW formats for storing sound in files Lf You may also record sounds as WAV files by connecting an Vi wh f jack TECHNICAL NOTE If you record MP3 files you will only be able to play them on a device capable of playing MP3 files Using a microphone 1 Connect an external microphone to the computer 2 Click Start point to All Programs Accessories Entertainment then click Sound Recorder Exploring Your Computer s Features 1 5 Using audio features File Edit Effects Help Position Positioning 0 00 sec bar Record Stop Play S
13. When starting up again this choice uses less time and battery power than either Turn Off Shut down or Hibernation On restarting the computer returns to the state in which you left it and opens all the programs and files you were using CAUTION lf you power down using the Standby command and the battery discharges fully your unsaved information will be lost Be sure to save your work often Using Turn Off or Shut down If you are not connected to a Windows network server domain server power off the computer as follows To turn off the computer 1 Click Start Turn off computer The Turn off computer window appears Turn off computer ol Stand By Turn Off Restart Cancel Sample Turn off computer window 2 Click Turn Off The computer turns itself off Learning the Basics 1 05 Using Turn Off or Shut down If you are connected to a Windows network server domain server power off the computer as follows NOTE The computer can be connected to a Windows network server domain server using Windows XP Professional only 1 Click the Start button then Shut down The Shut Down window appears 2 Select Shut down from the drop down list 3 Click OK The computer shuts down completely Turning off more quickly In addition to the method described above you can turn off the computer by pressing the power button To use this method you first need to turn on the feature in
14. again reloading all your programs and data files from a backup source will save time Read the user s guides It is very difficult to provide a fail safe set of steps you can follow every time you experience a problem with the 2 40 lf Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits 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 Data and system configuration backup in Windows XP Windows XP offers some easy to use features for backing up your Windows settings and your data documents and other important files Take advantage of these features to protect yourself from much more difficult and time consuming restoration procedures and to safeguard your valuable data from loss Saving system configuration with Restore Points The System Restore feature of Windows XP quickly creates Restore Points snapshots of your Windows configuration and saves them for later recall If you experience problems after installing some new hardware or software you can easily select a previously established Control Point to turn back the clock restoring Windows to the st
15. multi function drive A DVD drive that can read and write to CD and DVD media 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 non interlaced A method of refreshing a computer screen in which each pixel of every line is refreshed as the electron beam scans across and down the screen Compare interlaced non system disk A disk for storing programs and data that cannot be used to start the computer Compare system disk 0 online Available through the computer Online may refer to information being read from your own computer s hard disk such as online documentation or online help or to information coming from another company on a company network or the Internet operating system A set of programs that controls how the computer works Examples of operating systems are the Windows XP Home and Windows 2000 operating systems P palette See color palette parallel Processes that occur simultaneously In communications it means the transmission of more than one bit of information at a time On some computers a parallel port provides a parallel communications interface between the computer and an appropriate device Compare serial password A unique string of ch
16. oily soaked swollen fingers may lower the recognition success rate Also if the fingerprint is worn down or the finger becomes thinner or fatter the recognition success rate may be lowered The fingerprint for each finger is different and unique Please ensure that only the registered or enrolled fingerprint or fingerprints are used for identification Check sliding position and speed see illustration below He Sample aligning the finger on the sensor Fingerprint sensor limitations gt The fingerprint sensor compares and analyzes the unique characteristics in a fingerprint However there may be instances where certain users are unable to register their fingerprints due to insufficiently unique characteristics in their fingerprints Toshiba Utilities 205 Fingerprint recognition utility A warning message will be displayed when recognition is abnormal or recognition is not successful within a fixed duration The recognition success rate may differ from user to user Toshiba does not guarantee that this fingerprint recognition technology will be error free Toshiba does not guarantee that the fingerprint sensor will recognize the enrolled user or accurately screen out unauthorized users at all times Toshiba is not liable for any failure or damage that might arise out of the use of this fingerprint recognition software or utility Chapter 7 if Something Goes Wrong Some problems you may enco
17. requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999 S5 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 ehtojen 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 st r I verensstimmelse 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 vrig
18. restart your system before they become active settings For more information see TOSHIBA Power Saver on page 169 Using a hot key to set the Power Profile You may use a hot key to set the Power Profile To set the Power Profile 1 Press Fn and F2 simultaneously to display the Power Profile pop up window 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 TOSHIBA Power Saver on page 169 1 2 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery Changing the main battery WARNING Never short circuit the battery pack by either accidentally or intentionally bringing the battery terminals in contact with another conductive object This could cause serious injury or fire and could also damage the battery pack WARNING Never expose a battery pack to abnormal shock vibration or pressure The battery pack s internal protective device could fail causing it to overheat or ignite resulting in caustic liquid leakage or explosion or fire possibly resulting in death or serious Injury When your main battery has run out of power you have two options plug in the AC
19. separately You can purchase an optical media drive from Toshiba s Web site at accessories toshiba com NOTE The system will prompt you to insert the appropriate number of CDs or DVDs to copy the HDD Recovery Utilities To create recovery CDs DVDs 1 Double click the Recovery Disc Creator icon on the Windows desktop You can also launch the application by clicking Start All Programs then Hard Disk Recovery Utilities 2 Select CD DVD or All Files to create Recovery media on both CDs and DVDs 68 Getting Started Hard Disk Drive HDD Recovery Utilities a x Recovery Disc Creator Type CD ODVD OAllFiles Name Type Progress TOSHIBA Recovery CD1 CD TOSHIBA Recovery CD2 CD TOSHIBA Recovery CD3 cD TOSHIBA Recovery CD4 CD TOSHIBA Recovery CD5 CD TOSHIBA Applications and Drivers CD 1 2 CD TOSHIBA Applications and Drivers CD 2 2 CD Progress C Verify data written to the disc after buming Sample Recovery Disc Creator screen 3 Select the items you want to copy by clicking the checkbox next to the item s Name recovery files applications original bundled drivers and applications or both the recovery files and applications Click Burn Insert the first CD or DVD into your computer s optional external CD DVD writable drive when prompted 6 Follow the on screen prompts for completing the copy process For more information on using the Recovery med
20. to activate instant security wait ten seconds before walking away from the computer see 253 Power usage mode Power usage mode F2 Fn e This hot key displays the power usage pop up win dow and cycles through the battery save modes gaa High Power Sample power usage modes The properties of each mode are set in the Toshiba Power Management utility For more information see TOSHIBA Power Saver on page 169 Standby mode F3 Fn 5 This hot key places the computer into Standby mode A message box displays by default to confirm that the computer is entering Standby mode You can choose not to display this message box Do vou with to switch the machine to standby Do not show this message in the future Sample Standby confirmation box For more information about Standby mode please see Using Standby on page 110 a5 4 Hot Keys Hibernation mode Hibernation mode F4 Fn This hot key places the computer into Hibernation mode If Hibernation mode is enabled the default a message box displays by default to confirm the computer is entering Hibernation mode You can choose not to display this message box THotkey Do vou 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 Hibe
21. you can view detailed network information by simply moving the mouse pointer The Connectivity Doctor works with the following network devices Wired and wireless network devices Routers hubs and bridges Access points The Connectivity Doctor displays the following information WEP Used not Used Wired connection line link speed Wireless connection line signal strength and link speed Using ConfigFree with your Toshiba Computer 263 ConfigFree Utilities gt Location of wireless communication switch identified with a yellow arrow Status of wireless communication switch on or off Wired Network Devices Wireless Network Devices Router Hub Bridge Access Point Display if WEP key is set This is not displayed if WEP is not set Wired Connection Line Displays the link speed Wireless Connection Line Displays the signal strength and link speed Location of wireless communication switch Displayed with a yellow arrow 000000 Status of wireless communication switch Displays whether the wireless communication switch is on or off 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
22. Adapter or install a fresh main battery TECHNICAL NOTE To avoid losing any data save your files and then either completely shut down your computer or put it into Hibernation mode before changing the main battery Va Removing the battery from the computer 1 Save your work 2 Power off the computer or place it in Hibernation mode according to the instructions in Using Hibernation on page 107 3 Remove all cables connected to the computer including the AC adapter 4 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down with the front of the computer facing you Mobile Computing 1 21 Changing the main battery 5 Slide the battery release latch to release the battery 6 Pull the discharged battery out of the computer Sample removing the battery AWARNING Ifthe battery is leaking or its case is cracked put on protective gloves to handle it and discard it immediately Always dispose of used battery packs in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations Put insulating tape such as cellophane tape on the electrode during transportation to avoid a possible short circuit fire or electric shock Failure to do so could possibly result in Serious injury Inserting a charged battery 1 Wipe the terminals of the charged battery with a clean cloth to ensure a good connection 2 Insert the charged battery into the slot until the latch clicks 1 2 Mobile Computing Taking care of your
23. Card slips through quality control If another PCMCIA equipped computer is available try the card in that machine If the card malfunctions again it may be defective lf Something Goes Wrong 229 Resolving a hardware conflict Resolving PC Card problems Here are some common problems and their solutions The slot appears to be dead PC Cards that used to work no longer work Check the PC Card status 1 Click Start 2 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 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 215 for more information Since all PC Cards share the same socket each card is not required to have its own address 230 lf Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Hot swapping removing one PC Card and inserting another without turning the computer off fails Follow this procedure
24. Click the Password field to place the cursor in it A pull down menu will appear in the Identity field Select the identity you wish to login as then click OK Domain oo Password po coer Login User Authentication Please authenticate the user to be logged into OmniPass m canai Sample Gos Identity Rate Login Switching user identity To switch identities at any time Right click the OmniPass system tray icon Click Switch User Identity in the menu as shown below Open Log In User Logout Current User Switch User Identity Remember Password Check For Updates Help About Exit Sample Switch User Identity screen 202 Toshiba Utilities Fingerprint recognition utility The Switch Identity dialog will appear as shown below Select the desired identity then click OK Switch Identity E x Domare Password Identity Sample Select Identity screen identities and password management The Manage Passwords interface see Sample Manage Passwords interface screen on page 199 contains a pull down selection box labeled Identity This field lets you choose the identity whose passwords you wish to manage When you select an identity here only those password protected dialogs that are associated with that identity are shown see below You can perform all the functions explained in Password management on page 198 ser Settings System Set
25. DEFINITION SCSI is an acronym for Small Computer Systems L Interface A single SCSI PC Card enables you to connect LIK f several SCSI devices to your computer at the same time Expansion Options 1 4 Using a Secure Digital SD card Before removing a PC Card stop it by clicking the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the system tray Removing a PC Card 1 Click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the system tray TOE myy PC Card eject button Sample PC Card eject button 2 Press the PC Card eject button once to extend it then press it again to remove the card The PC Card pops slightly Sample removing the PC Card from the slot 3 Grasp the edges of the PC Card and carefully slide it out of the slot Using a Secure Digital SD card Your computer supports the use of an SD media card Important Do not use the Copy Disk function for SD cards In order to copy data from one SD card to another use the following procedure 1 Format the target SD card in the same format as the source SD card 1 42 Expansion Options Using a Secure Digital SD card 2 Insert the source SD card 3 Create a temporary folder on the hard disk drive 4 Copy the contents of the source SD card into the temporary folder you created in step 3 5 Remove the source SD card 6 Insert the target SD card created in step 1 7 Copy the file contents from the temporary folder to the target SD card 8 Eject the target SD ca
26. 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 configure the Windows operating system to disable the LAN port To disable the LAN port 1 Click Start and then click Control Panel 2 Click Performance and Maintenance 3 Click the System icon and select the Hardware tab then select the Device Manager button 4 Select Network Adapters then select the specific Network Adapter Secondary click the Adapter and click Disable Click Yes to confirm disabling the network card Your LAN port is now disabled 1 D 4 Exploring Your Computer s Features Setting up for communications Accessing a LAN To access a LAN At the office you can connect the network Ethernet cable to the RJ45 jack on your computer Your computer may be equipped for wireless communications If so see the next section on Using Wireless LAN Connectivity From home or while on the road you ll need a dial up connection Ask your network administrator for the telephone number to access the network Setting up a wireless connection For information on how to set up a wireless connection refer to your wireless networking device documentation or your network administrator Using Wireless LAN Connectivity NOTE Wireless connectivity and some features may require you to purchase additional software external hardwar
27. Ethernet link The RGB monitor port lets you connect an external monitor For more information see Using an external monitor on page 137 Expansion Options 1 35 Using the optional Slim Port Replicator Use the Universal Serial Bus USB ports to connect the E optional external USB DVD multi function drive diskette drive or other USB peripherals gt You can connect the AC adapter to the DC IN jack on the optional Slim Port Replicator Using the optional Slim Port Replicator The optional Slim Port Replicator connects to the expansion port on the bottom of the computer When the port replicator is attached and the power is on a small light illuminates Attaching the optional Slim Port Replicator to the computer 1 Make sure the computer is turned off 2 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer including the AC adapter cord cable Locate the expansion port on the bottom of the computer Holding the computer firmly connect the expansion port on the bottom of the computer to the connection port on top of the optional Slim Port Replicator by pressing straight down 5 Connect the replicator to a power source Connecting the optional external USB diskette drive The optional external USB diskette drive allows you to use diskettes and is useful for installing software on the hard disk exchanging information with other systems and making backup copies of the files stored on your hard disk
28. European Community Countries European Community 5150 5250 MHz 5250 5350 MHz 5470 5725 MHz Countries Channels 36 40 44 Channels 52 56 60 Channels 100 104 108 112 48 64 116 120 124 128 132 136 140 Indoor Only Indoor Indoor Outdoor o France Switzerland Lichtenstein European Community 5150 5250 MHz 5250 5350 MHz 5470 5725 MHz Countries Channels 36 40 44 Channels 52 56 60 Channels 100 104 108 112 48 64 116 120 124 128 132 136 140 Indoor Only Indoor Only Indoor Outdoor Denmark Finland Germany Greece Ireland Italy Luxembourg Netherlands Norway Portugal Sweden UK O allowed x forbidden To remain in conformance with European spectrum usage laws for Wireless LAN operation the above 2 4 GHz and 5 GHz channel limitations apply The user should use the wireless LAN utility to check the current channel of operation If operation is occurring outside of the allowable frequencies as listed above the user must cease operating the Wireless LAN at that location and consult the local technical support staff responsible for the wireless network The 5 GHz Turbo mode feature is not allowed for operation in any European Community country 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
29. TOSHIBA Power Saver 1 Click Start Control Panel The Control Panel window appears 2 Click Performance and Maintenance 3 Click the TOSHIBA Power Saver icon The TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window appears 4 Click on the Setup Action tab 1 06 Learning the Basics Using Turn Off or Shut down TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties a gt Curent power source AC power Battery remaining Te Standby Life Time Life under Hibernation Time 27 days Manual Setup When press the power button Shut down When close the lid N Hibernate Prompt for password when computer resumes from standby OEnable Disable Setup Alarm rye Y ay Low battery alarm Critical battery alarm Alarm level O g a 10 Notification method BS Message iy Message Action after alarm aa No action x Hibernate Run program i Disable w Disable Setup Options Create New Profile Sample TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window 5 Select the options you want from the drop down lists When I press the power button Set this option to Shutdown if you want the computer to turn off when you press the power button When I close the lid Set this option to Shutdown if you want the computer to turn off when you close the display panel Click Apply Click OK to close the TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window then close the Control Panel Starting again after Turn Off o
30. The Windows operating system log on screen will appear prompting you for a password After typing in the password for the current user press Enter To activate the password feature 1 Click Start Control Panel then click Appearances and Themes 2 Click one of the following Choose a screen Saver in the Pick a task section Display in the or pick a Control Panel icon section The Display Properties window appears 252 Hot Keys Password security 3 If you clicked Choose a screen saver the Screen Saver tab has already been selected If it is not selected click the Screen Saver tab Click the On resume password protected check box Click OK Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged When the battery is not fully charged even if the computer is operating on AC power your display may reappear automatically after a short time To protect your desktop you must set up a screen saver with a password before activating the password feature To set up a password with a screen saver go to Windows XP help for instructions 1 Click Start Help and Support 2 In the Search field type password screen saver 3 Press Enter 4 Click the Protect your files with a screen saver password link located under the suggested topics Follow the steps listed in the Windows help to set up your password protected screen saver To ensure the password protection is activated after pressing Fn F1
31. Themes and double click the Display icon The Display Properties dialog box appears Click the Screen Saver tab In the Screen Saver list the current screen saver 1S highlighted Click the down arrow at the right of the current screen saver name A list of screen savers displays lf Something Goes Wrong 239 Develop good computing habits 5 Click and hold the up arrow by the list or move the slide to the top Click None Click OK Develop good computing habits 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 87 for instructions On a regular basis back up the information stored on your hard disk Here are some ways you can do this Copy files to diskette Connect a tape drive to the system and use specialized software to copy everything on the hard disk to a tape Connect your computer to the office network and copy files to your network partition Some people use a combination of these methods backing up all files to tape weekly and copying critical files to diskette on a daily basis If you have installed your own programs you should back up these programs as well as your data files If something goes wrong that requires you to reformat your hard disk and start
32. Windows Media Player SATR Cone Now Playing iS 4 Battery Randomization c E Now Playing List OD E ee ioe Sample Windows Media Player screen The Windows Media Player control panel works much like an ordinary compact disc player To play the CD or to pause click the Play Pause button on the CD Player control panel 1 00 Learning the Basics Playing DVDs To stop the CD click the Stop button A CAUTION Before putting on headphones to listen to an audio CD turn the volume dial down and do not set the volume too high when using the headphones Continuous exposure to loud sound can harm your hearing Playing DVDs If you are using an optional external DVD ROM or multi function drive you can watch DVD movies using the Inter Video WinDVD application To install the WinDVD application use the Toshiba Application Installer on the Windows desktop To install the WinDVD application 1 Double click the Toshiba Application Installer icon on your computer s desktop 2 Select Install Applications and Drivers 3 Select InterVideo WinDVD as the item you wish to install 4 Click install and follow any on screen prompts to complete the installation TECHNICAL NOTE Your DVD ROM or multi function drive is set to play region 1 North America DVD ROMSs If you play a DVD disc from another region the drive will automatically change to play in the forma
33. a charged battery Press and hold the power switch for at least 10 seconds If you are using the AC adapter check that the wall outlet is working by plugging in another device such as a lamp Verify that the computer is on by looking at the on off indicator If the indicator is glowing the computer is on If you are using an AC adapter verify that the computer is receiving power from the external power source by looking at the AC power light If the indicator is glowing the computer is connected to a live external power source lf Something Goes Wrong 209 Problems when you turn on the computer The computer starts but when you press a key nothing happens Verify that the active program accepts text input Try clicking your mouse on an area where you can type text and try typing again Your computer may be in Standby mode and have a software or resource conflict When this happens turning the power on returns you to the problem instead of restarting the system To clear the condition press Ctrl Alt and Del simultaneously Clearing the condition may get the computer running but it will not solve a resource conflict Read the documentation that came with the conflicting device and Resolving a hardware conflict on page 213 The computer is not accessing the hard disk or the optional external diskette drive Your computer normally loads the operating system from the hard disk If you have a hard disk problem y
34. amp Fix Sd hsa Optimize Optimize The features available in this category are Power Management Mouse Hotkey assignment for detailed information see Fn esse on page 159 Toshiba Hardware Settings Toshiba Button Controls SD Memory Card Format Zooming Utility Accessibility Toshiba Utilities 1 6 TOSHIBA Assist Connect The features available in this category are Connectivity Doctor Bluetooth Wireless LAN utility TOSHIBA Application Installer Secure The features available in this category are Supervisor password User password Protect and Fix The features available in this category are PC Diagnostic Tool HDD Protection TOSHIBA Button Controls The TOSHIBA Button Controls allow you to customize the Toshiba Assist and Toshiba Presentation buttons Those buttons are located just above the function keys at the top of the keyboard To access these controls 1 Inthe Toshiba Assist window click TOSHIBA Button Controls under the OPTIMIZE tab The TOSHIBA Controls Properties window appears 1 68 Toshiba Utilities HDD Protection n TOSHIBA Controls Properties ax Buttons Select a Program o TOSHIBA Assist button TOSHIBA Assist wD TOSHIBA Presentation button Same Image 1024x768 Sample TOSHIBA Controls Properties window 2 Click the selected button 3 Make the desired sele
35. and Explorer at the same time 3 In the Explorer window highlight the program or document file you wish to assign to a key Toshiba Utilities O Fn esse 1 1 4 Click and hold the primary button as you drag the highlighted item from Explorer to the key on the Fn esse keyboard you want to assign to it 5 Release the primary button Fn esse displays the Add Edit Command dialog box with the Description Command Line and Working Directory fields automatically completed 6 Click OK to close the Add Edit Command dialog box with your key assignment in place The program or document is now associated with the key you just selected To open the program or document press Fn plus the appropriate key from within any Windows program Using the keyboard or pointing device To assign a key to open a program or document 1 Start Fn esse 2 Perform one of the following Using the keyboard press and hold the Fn key then press the desired assignment key Using the pointing device move the cursor over the desired key and press the secondary button The Assignment Type dialog box appears HINT If you are making a direct key assignment complete step 3 If you are making a popup assignment complete step 4 3 To make a direct key assignment select Direct to display the Add Edit Command dialog box then complete these Steps 1 62 Toshiba Utilities Fn esse Enter the Description Command Line and Work
36. and Launch is a program that adds features to the TouchPad For example by selecting an icon you can Open a document Launch a program Show a list of windows and switch the active window Open Internet Explorer favorites TOSHIBA Touch and Launch is like a miniature Windows desktop You can personalize TOSHIBA Touch and Launch to help you work more efficiently To activate TOSHIBA Touch and Launch touch and hold your finger on a corner of the TouchPad The TOSHIBA Touch and Launch window appears Toshiba Utilities 1 15 TOSHIBA Touch and Launch Corner icons Back button Close button Main window i w My Mame Onde Date Cinder ue Corner icons Sample TOSHIBA Touch and Launch window and options A blue circle within the TOSHIBA Touch and Launch window represents your finger location on the TouchPad As you move the blue circle over an icon in the TOSHIBA Touch and Launch window the icon is highlighted or selected Release your finger from a selected icon to choose the icon s function If the icon is highlighted in orange and selected the function corresponding to the selected icon launches and the TOSHIBA Touch and Launch window closes If the icon is highlighted in blue and selected the function corresponding to the selected icon launches and the TOSHIBA Touch and Launch window remains open To close the TOSHIBA Touch and Launch window release your finger when the blue circle is not on an
37. 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 lf Something Goes Wrong 223 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 and not simultaneous mode Small bright dots appear on your TFT display when you turn on your computer Small bright dots may appear on your screen display when you turn on your PC Your display contains an extremely large number of thin film transistors TFT and is manufactured using high precision technology Any small bright dots that may appear on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology Over a period of time and depending on the usage of the computer the brightness of the screen will deteriorate This is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen technology When the computer is operated on battery power the screen will dim and you may not be able to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power Disk drive problems Problems with the hard disk or with a diskette drive usually show up as an inability to access the disk or as sector errors So
38. battery The battery pack has been designed so that you cannot install it with reverse polarity 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 Sample inserting the battery Turn the computer right side up 4 Reconnect any cables that were removed in step 3 of Removing the battery from the computer on page 126 5 Restart the computer Taking care of your battery The following sections offer tips on how to take care of your battery and prolong its life Safety precautions If the battery pack produces an odor overheats or changes color or shape while it is being used or charged turn off the computer s power immediately and disconnect the power cord from the power socket Carefully remove the battery pack from the computer Mobile Computing 1 29 Taking care of your battery 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 imm
39. blank screen appears while watching a DVD ROM movie or title Disable the Shut off Monitor feature in the Display Properties using the following steps 1 Click the secondary mouse button on a blank area of the desktop Click Properties Click the Screen Saver tab Deselect Shut off Monitor Jumping video lines appear around the DVD ROM video window To change the screen s display resolution 1 Click Start Control Panel The Control Panel window appears Click Appearance and Themes and double click the Display icon The Display Properties dialog box appears 238 lf Something Goes Wrong DVD operating problems 5 Click the Settings tab Next to the words Desktop Area move the slider to a lower setting such as 800 x 600 or 640 x 480 Click OK DVD titles games or applications appear distorted Having Stretch enabled when your video resolution is set to 640 x 480 or 800 x 600 can cause distortion To disable Stretch follow the instructions below 1 vn amp UO N Right click the Desktop select Properties Select the Settings tab Select the Advanced Flat Panel tab Click Disable Display Stretch Feature Click OK The screen saver runs while you are watching a movie or title If the screen saver is enabled it runs on top of any movie or title you are watching To disable the screen saver 1 Click Start Control Panel The Control Panel window appears Click Appearance and
40. computer You will need a standard Phillips No O screwdriver for this procedure A CAUTION lf you use the computer for a long time the memory module will become hot If this happens let the module cool to room temperature before you replace it CAUTION l0 avoid damaging the computer s screws use a standard Phillips No 0 screwdriver that is in good condition CAUTION Installing a memory module with the computer s power on may damage the computer the module or both If the computer is on begin at step 1 otherwise skip to step 3 1 Ifthe computer is on click Start Turn off computer The Turn off computer window appears 2 Click Turn Off The operating system turns off the computer 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer including the AC adapter 4 Remove the battery For more information on removing the battery see Removing the battery from the computer on page 126 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to locate the memory slot cover 60 Getting Started Adding memory optional 0000000 Memory slot cover 0000 0000 Sample base of the computer 6 Using a standard Phillips No 0 screwdriver loosen the screw that secures the memory slot cover Sample loosening the memory slot cover screw 7 Remove the memory
41. 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 A U 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 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 282 Using ConfigFree with your Toshiba Computer Semi Automatic Switch Feature Aa WwW N m 8 Right click the icon in the system tray Click Auto Switch The Auto Switch dialog box appears Select the Auto Switch SSID tab Select the profile to be automatically selected when the SSID is detected then click Add The profile is moved to the List of target SSIDs and profiles Repeat the previous step for each additional profile you want to select Select Automa
42. down your computer save your files and make sure the disk 5 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 all wait a few seconds before turning the computer on again Turn Off or Shut down command The Turn Off or Shut down commands power off the computer The Windows XP Professional operating system uses Turn Off if you are not connected to a Windows network server domain server It uses Shut down if you are connected to a Windows network server domain server 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 When starting up again the system does not automatically open the programs and files you were previously using Restart command Restart is the same as Turn Off or Shut down but automatically powers up the computer Use it when you need to reload the operating system for example to activate changes to system settings Learning the Basics 03 Powering down the computer Hibernation command The Hibernation command powers off the computer but it first saves the current state of the computer to the hard disk Since Hibernation does not require power to maintain t
43. drive A section of a disk that is recognized by the operating system as a separate disk drive A system s logical drives may differ from its physical drives For example a single hard disk drive may be partitioned into two or more logical drives 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 294 on motherboard The main circuit board in the computer It contains the processor memory and other primary components MS DOS prompt See system prompt multimedia A combination of two or more media such as sound animation and video in a computer program or presentation
44. follow the instructions at the beginning of this section The wizard displays your Windows user name and domain Enter your Windows password This password will become your master password Click Next to continue 190 testa Vites Fingerprint recognition utility Sample verify user name and password screen 4 The Choose Finger screen appears Select the finger you wish to enroll then click Next OmniPass Enrollment Wizard amp OmniPass Sample Choose Finger screen Toshiba Utilities 1 OF Fingerprint recognition utility 5 The Capture Fingerprint screen appears This screen controls the process of capturing your fingerprint OmniPass Enrollment Wizard amp OmniPass Capture Fingerprint Please swipe your finger on the sensor Up to three fingerprint captures may be necessary Back Cancel Sample Capture Fingerprint screen 6 Swipe your fingertip on the fingerprint sensor located to the right of the computer s touchpad as follows Align the first joint of the finger to the center of the sensor Lightly touch the sensor then while keeping your finger level swipe your finger towards you until the sensor surface becomes visible Ensure that the center of your fingerprint is on the sensor while swiping the finger After you swipe your finger one of the following occurs The screen displays a green fingerprint indicating a successful capt
45. from industrial scientific and medical radio emission electric machinery 13 Using this Equipment in Japan In Japan the frequency bandwidth of 2 400 MHz to 2 483 5 MHz for second generation low power data communication systems such as this equipment overlaps that of mobile object identification systems premises radio station and specified low power radio station 1 Sticker Please put the following sticker on devices incorporating this product The frequency bandwidth of this equipment may operate within the same range as industrial devices scientific devices medical devices microwave ovens licensed radio stations and non licensed specified low power radio stations for mobile object identification systems RFID used in factory production lines Other Radio Stations Before using this equipment ensure that it does not interfere with any of the equipment listed above _ ad If this equipment causes RF interference to other radio stations promptly change the frequency being used change the location of use or turn off the source of emissions 3 Contact TOSHIBA Direct PC if you have problems with interference caused by this product to Other Radio Stations 2 Indication The indication shown below appears on this equipment 1 2 3 2 4DSOF4 ES a es 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
46. key turns the numeric overlay on and off Fn w This hot key turns the scroll lock feature on and off Fn This hot key switches screen or video modes Spacebar Zooming applications in out Fn ih This hot key turns the Zooming utility to zoom out For more information see TOSHIBA Zoom ing Utility on page 178 Fn E This hot key turns the Zooming utility to zoom in For more information see TOSHIBA Zooming Utility on page 178 Appendix B Power Gord Cable Connectors Your computer features a universal power supply you can use worldwide This appendix shows the shapes of the typical AC power cord cable connectors for various parts of the world USA and Canada United Kingdom 0 UL approved CSA approved BS approved Australia Europe CY 0 VDA approved AS approved NEMKO approved 208 Appendix C Using ConfigFree with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree is a set of utilities that makes it easy to control communication devices and network connections ConfigFree also lets you identify communication problems and create profiles for easy switching between locations and communication networks NOTE For more information on using ConfigFree see the ConfigFree online Help The ConfigFree utilities include the following Connectivity Doctor The Connectivity Doctor utility is used to analyze network connections and fix networking problems with
47. menu This section describes how to use the Fn esse program to quickly access your programs and files With Fn esse you can assign an Fn key combination to Open a Windows program Open a file in its associated Windows program Display a customized folder of Windows programs and or files from which to choose Fn esse also has several keys known as hot keys that perform preassigned operations For more information see Hot Keys on page 250 You cannot assign any key that is associated with a hot key or a keyboard overlay Starting Fn esse To access Fn esse Click Start All Programs Toshiba Utilities and Fn esse The Fn esse keyboard appears 1 60 Toshiba Utilities Fn esse amp Fn esse Assignments Options Help Sample Fn esse keyboard The keys are color coded as follows Available keys are white Assigned keys and keys associated with a popup list are shown on the Fn esse keyboard in the selected color Unavailable keys do not appear Assigning a key to a program or document There are two ways to assign a key to open a program or document Drag and drop Use the keyboard or pointing device The method most often used is drag and drop Using drag and drop To assign a key to a program or document 1 Start both Fn esse and Windows Explorer or the program supporting drag and drop 2 Resize the Explorer window so that you can see both the Fn esse keyboard
48. of a standard jack called the USOC RJTIC A plug and jack used to connect this equipment to the premises wiring and telephone network must comply with the applicable FCC part 68 rules and requirements adopted by the ACTA It is designed to be connected to a compatible modular jack that is also compliant The REN is used to determine the number of devices that may be connected to a telephone line Excessive RENs on a telephone line may result in the devices not ringing in response to an incoming call In most but not all areas the sum of RENs should not exceed five 5 0 To be certain of the number of devices that may be connected to a line as determined by the total RENs contact the local telephone company For products approved after July 23 2001 the REN for this product is part of the product identifier that has the format US AAAEQ HFTXXXX 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 af
49. part of the body If pain persists despite rest consult your doctor A CAUTION PC base can become hot Avoid prolonged contact to prevent heat injury to skin Please refer to the Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort for more information 46 Getting Started Selecting a place to work A CAUTION 0Me PC Cards can become hot with prolonged use Overheating of a PC Card can result in errors or instability in its operation Before you remove a PC Card always wait for it to cool You could get burned removing a hot PC Card CAUTION Never place a heavy object on the computer and be careful not to drop a heavy object onto the computer It could damage the computer or cause system failure Never turn off the computer if a drive light indicates a drive is active Turning off the computer while it is reading from or writing to a disk may damage the disk the drive or both Keep the computer and disks away from objects that generate strong magnetic fields such as large stereo speakers Information on disks is stored magnetically Placing a magnet too close to a disk can erase important files Handle discs carefully Avoid touching the surface of the disc Grasp it by its center hole and edge If you handle the disc incorrectly you could damage the disc and possibly lose data Scan all new files for viruses This precaution is especially important for files you receive via em
50. printer installation guide for instructions If your printer does not support Plug and Play follow these steps to set it up for the first time You only need to set up the printer once 1 Click Start Printers and Faxes The Printers and Faxes window appears 2 Click Add a Printer The Add Printer Wizard appears 18 Getting Started Connecting the modem Add Printer Wizard Welcome to the Add Printer Wizard This wizard helps you install a printer or make printer connections i If you have a Plug and Play printer that connects through a USB port or any other hot pluggable port such as IEEE 1394 infrared and so on you do not need to use this wizard Click Cancel to close the wizard and then plug the printer s cable into your computer or point the printer toward your computer s infrared port and turn the printer on Windows will automatically install the printer for you To continue click Next Cancel Sample Add Printer Wizard 3 Follow the on screen instructions to set up your printer Connecting the modem Your computer comes with an integrated modem Before you can communicate using the modem you need to connect it to a standard voice grade telephone line 1 Locate the modem port on the back of your computer 2 Plug one end of a telephone cable purchased separately into the modem port on the back of the computer Connecting the telephone cable to the modem port Getting Started 1
51. rs category GB Switch to Classic view C we Appearance and Themes Printers and Other Hardware T gt kos See Also d a Windows Update Help and Support Other Control Panel ptions a Jr or Network and Internet Connections v User Accounts e 8 lt f Add or Remove Programs as Date Time Language and Regional E Options A f o Sounds Speech and Audio Devices Accessibility Options aa Performance and Maintenance Sample Control Panel window as a Web page The addition of the name of the folder and instructions for how to use the folder on the left give the window the appearance of a Web page Setting up for communications In order to connect to the Internet use an online service or communicate across the telephone lines with another computer you need A modem one comes with your computer A telephone line A browser or communications program An Internet Service Provider ISP or online service if you plan to use the Internet 1 5 Exploring Your Computer s Features Setting up for communications NOTE here are many other ways to connect to the Internet in addition to those discussed in this section For troubleshooting information related to this topic see Modem problems on page 232 and Wireless networking problems on page 233 Determining the COM port Your modem is connected to one of the computer s COM communications ports The default setting fo
52. slot cover 8 Place the screw and the cover in a safe place so that you can retrieve them later Getting Started 61 Adding memory optional CAUTION olatic electricity can damage the memory module Before you handle the module touch a grounded metal surface to discharge any static electricity you may have built up To avoid damaging the memory module be careful not to touch its pin connector on the side you insert into the computer 9 Remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging CAUTION Avoid touching the connectors on the memory module or on the computer Grease or dust on the connectors may cause memory access problems 10 Insert the memory module in the slot on the underside of the computer Sample inserting the memory module 62 Getting Started Adding memory optional 11 Hold the memory module by its edges so that the gold connector bar faces the slot at a slight angle to the socket Sample inserting the memory module into the socket 12 Check that the module is inserted completely into the socket and lined up squarely with the socket clips Sample aligning the module into the socket 13 Gently press down on the memory module connector until the clips snap into place Getting Started 63 Adding memory optional Sample pressing down on the memory module connector until the clips snap into place Do not force the memory module into position The me
53. the B uetooth Card from TOSHIBA shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized In order to comply with FCC radio frequency radiation exposure guidelines for an uncontrolled environment the B uetooth Card from TOSHIBA has to be operated while maintaining a minimum body to antenna distance of 20 cm Refer to the 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 is minimized NOTE Changes or modifications made to this equipment not expressly approved by TOSHIBA or parties authorized by TOSHIBA could void the user s authority to operate the equipment 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 aviation safety and interfere with legal communications In the event interference is caused the use of such electric machinery shall be immediately discontinued Operation of such products can be resumed only when they are modified and can no long
54. the electrode during transportation to avoid a possible short circuit fire or electric shock Failure to do so could possibly result in serious injury AWARNING Always use the battery pack supplied as an accessory or an equivalent battery pack specified in the User s Manual Other battery packs have different voltage and terminal polarities Use of non conforming battery packs could generate smoke or cause fire or rupture possibly resulting in serious injury After repeated use the batteries will finally lose their ability to hold a charge and you will need to replace them Under certain applicable laws and regulations it may be illegal to dispose of old batteries by placing them in the trash Please be kind to our shared environment Check with your local government authority for details regarding where to recycle old batteries or how to dispose of them properly If you cannot find the information you need elsewhere call Toshiba at 800 457 7777 1 3 Mobile Computing Traveling tips Traveling tips The environmental precautions listed in Selecting a place to work on page 43 also apply while traveling o Never leave your computer on a sunny ledge or in a place where it could get wet or covered in dust o Always travel with the computer in a carrying case Toshiba offers a choice of carrying cases for the computer They all provide plenty of extra space for manuals power cords cables and compac
55. the installation process introduced Back up your critical data see Backing up your data to CDs with Windows XP on page 242 Have your factory Restore Reconfiguration CD s on hand in case you need any files from them Do not guess follow directions carefully It is often necessary to run an installation utility first before connecting a new hardware item to the computer If the device is connected first it may be very difficult to complete the installation successfully Always carefully follow the installation instructions that accompany the hardware or software Restart Windows Always restart Windows after each installation even if the installation utility does not prompt you to do so This will insure that the installation is completed and will clean up anything that the installation utility left behind Do one installation at a time If you have several new items to add to your computer system install just one at a time creating Restore Points immediately before each successive installation This will make it much easier to determine the origin of any new problems For best results follow this sequence 2 46 lf Something Goes Wrong If you need further assistance Back up critical data Create a Restore Point Install one item of hardware or software Restart Windows nan amp WO N m Use the new hardware or software for a while noting any new problems Make sure that your critical applications e ma
56. to the screen you were previously using 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 suspension mode when it is not being used thereby conserving energy and saving money in the process It has a number of other features that enhance its energy efficiency Many of these energy saving features have been set by Toshiba We recommend you leave these features active allowing your computer to operate at its maximum energy efficiency so that you can use it for longer periods while traveling Running the computer on battery power 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 114 Mobile Computing 1 1 5 Running the computer on battery power Battery Notice Battery life may vary considerably from specifications depending on product model configuration applications power management settings and features utilized as well as the natural performance variations produced by the design of individual components Published battery life numbers are achieved on select models and configurations tested by Toshiba at the time of publication See Detailed Specs for specific battery measurement test Recharge time varies depending on usage Battery may not charge while the computer is cons
57. your notebook computer For more information see Connectivity Doctor on page 262 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 265 209 260 Using ConfigFree with your Toshiba Computer Getting Started Profile Settings The Profiles utility lets you switch between network configurations For more information see Profile Settings on page 270 ConfigFree SUMMIT The ConfigFree SUMMIT utility is used to connect with other ConfigFree users for file sharing For more information see ConfigFree SUMMIT on page 274 ConfigFree also includes a screen saver that you can customize by adding identifying text to devices Click Options on the Connectivity Doctor screen to access the screen saver option Getting Started This section contains information about the ConfigFree main screen and how to start and set up ConfigFree For more detailed information on setting up and using ConfigFree see the Help File included in the application Starting ConfigFree To start ConfigFree be sure the computer has a wired or wireless connection Then perform any of the following Steps Microsoft Windows XP or 2000 Click the Start button and select All Programs TOSHIBA Networking Conf
58. 1 08 Learning the Basics Using Hibernation When I close the lid Set this option to Shutdown if you want the computer to turn off when you close the display panel Click Apply Click OK to close the TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window then close the Control Panel Going into Hibernation mode If you are not connected to a Windows network server domain server power off the computer using the Hibernation command as follows 1 Click Start Turn off computer The Turn off computer window appears Turn off computer i I RI O se Restart Hibernate Turn Off Sample Turn off computer window with shift key held down to show Hibernate option 2 Hold down the shift key and click Hibernate Hibernate only appears when the shift key is pressed The computer saves the state of the system including all open programs and files to the hard disk and then powers down completely If you are connected to a Windows network server domain server follow these steps to power down the computer using Hibernation Learning the Basics 09 Using Hibernation NOTE The computer can be connected to a Windows network server domain server using Windows XP Professional only 1 Click Start then Shut Down The Shut Down window appears 2 Select Hibernate from the drop down list of options 3 Click OK The computer saves the state of the system including all open programs and files to t
59. 11 6to Piso Col Lomas de Chapultepec CP 11000 Mexico DE 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 the key indicating the option or feature the key controls Volume Mute Fn EM This hot key enables disables volume mute on your computer When volume mute is enabled no sound will come from the speakers or headphones 200 stir 05 Password security Password security F1 Fn This hot key blanks the display Without a password The Fn F1 key combination turns off the display and activates instant security Using the pointing device or any key will make the display s content reappear if no password is set for the current user With a password The Fn F1 key combination turns off the display and activates instant security If you set a blank screen saver pressing the Fn F1 key combination to activate instant security will cause the screen to go blank Using the pointing device or any key will make the display s content reappear
60. 5 25 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 emitted by wireless devices like for example mobile phones Because Wireless LAN products operate within the guidelines found in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations TOSHIBA believes Wireless LAN is safe for use by consumers These standards and recommendations reflect the consensus of the scientific community and result from deliberations of panels and committees of scientists who continually review and interpret the extensive research literature In some situations or environments the use of Wireless LAN may be restricted by the proprietor of the building or responsible representatives of the organization These situations may for example include Using the Wireless LAN equipment on board airplanes or In any other environment where the risk of interference to other devices or services 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 insta
61. 84 Changing the master and user passwords in SAS Too Lt eee na ene 185 Contents 3 D Deleting the hard disk drive master and user passwords in the System Setup 186 Fingerprint recognition utility eee 187 Enrolling in OMNIPAaSS es 188 Replacing your paSSwordS ceen 194 Remembering passwords ccecce 195 Authentication settings ccceccesseeeeeees 197 Password management cccccccccccceers 198 OmniPass user identities 0 ee 199 Identities and password management 202 Care and maintenance of your fingerprint ES 0 ee 203 Fingerprint sensor limitations c eee 204 Chapter 7 If Something Goes Wrong 00 206 Problems that are easy to fiX ocne 206 Problems when you turn on the computer 208 The Windows operating system is not working 210 Using Startup options to fix problems 211 Internet problems ccecce 212 The Windows XP operating system can MOD OU eare 212 Resolving a hardware conflict 213 A plan of action ccnn 213 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own 214 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 215 Memory problems ccce 217 Power and the batteries cceeeeeeeseeees 218 Keyboard problems cccccceeeseeeeeeseeeees 220 Display problems cceecceeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeens 221 Disk drive PrODlEMS ccce 223 DVD ROM or multi function drive problems 226 Sound system problems 1 0 eee eee 221 PC C
62. 9 Connecting other external devices 3 Connect the other end of the telephone cable to the RJ11 wall jack of a standard voice grade telephone line d W Connecting to a wall jack CAUTION he modem is designed for use with a standard analog telephone line Never connect the modem to a digital telephone line A digital line will damage the modem For more information on using a modem see Setting up for communications on page 151 Connecting other external devices For more information on attaching the optional Slim Port Replicator an external monitor and other external USB compatible devices such as a keyboard and diskette drive see the Expansion Options on page 133 80 Getting Started Using the TouchPad Using the TouchPad The TouchPad the small smooth square cutout located in front of the keyboard is sensitive to touch and enables you to move the cursor with the stroke of a finger Simply move your finger on the TouchPad in the direction you d 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 To move it to the left side slide your finger from right to left NOTE Because the TouchPad is much smaller than t
63. AMS DATA NETWORK SYSTEMS OR REMOVABLE STORAGE MEDIA ARISING OUT OF OR RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY THEREOF Protection of Stored Data For your important data please make periodic back up copies of all the data stored on the hard disk or other storage devices as a precaution against possible failures alteration or loss of the data IF YOUR DATA IS ALTERED OR LOST DUE TO ANY TROUBLE FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION OF THE HARD DISK DRIVE OR OTHER STORAGE DEVICES AND THE DATA CANNOT BE RECOVERED TOSHIBA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGE OR LOSS OF DATA OR ANY OTHER DAMAGE RESULTING THEREFROM WHEN COPYING OR TRANSFERRING YOUR DATA PLEASE BE SURE TO CONFIRM WHETHER THE DATA HAS BEEN SUCCESSFULLY COPIED OR TRANSFERRED TOSHIBA DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY FOR THE FAILURE TO COPY OR TRANSFER THE DATA CORRECTLY Critical Applications The computer you have purchased is not designed for any critical applications Critical applications means life support systems medical applications connections to implanted medical devices commercial transportation nuclear facilities or systems or any other applications where product failure could lead to injury to persons or loss of life or catastrophic property damage ACCORDINGLY TOSHIBA ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS DISCLAIM ANY AND ALL LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF THE COMPUTER PRODUCTS IN ANY CRITICAL APPLICATIONS IF YOU USE THE COMPUTER PRODUCTS
64. Expansion Options eee 133 Using your computer at the office 133 Using an expansion device 134 Optional Slim Port Replicator ou 134 Back of the optional Slim Port Replicator 134 Using the optional Slim Port Replicator 135 Attaching the optional Slim Port Replicator TO LMG COMPUT ceicacsscssetsteccseaconceticstncuecen 135 Contents 33 Connecting the optional external USB diskette UNO ao ee ee ee ree 135 Using an external keyboard 136 Connecting a keyboard scce 137 Using an external MONITOT scenen 137 Connecting the MONitOr cece eres 137 Connecting a mouse or a printer eee 138 Using PC Cards 138 Hot swapping PC Cards ceceeeeeseeeeeee 139 Inserting a PC Card ocn 139 Removing a PC Card ccecce 141 Using a Secure Digital SD card eee 141 Inserting an SD Card ccnn 142 Removing an SD Card ccn 143 Chapter 5 Exploring Your Computer s Features 144 Windows XP special features 0 0ccce eee 144 Personalizing your desktop scssi 145 Customizing the taskbar ccnn 145 Bringing the world to your desktop 146 Changing desktop and browsing style 147 Personalizing individual windows 149 Customizing window toolbars eee 149 Displaying information about each folder 150 setting up for cCommuNICAatIONS c eee 151 Determining the COM port cscs 152 Using the Ethernet LAN Port 153 PGC OS SING A
65. Explorer and click OK 3 A Windows Explorer window will open for the blank CD This window will be referred to as the CD window 4 Open a second Windows Explorer window by clicking Start then My Computer 5 In this second window browse to the files you wish to back up Click the down pointing arrow at the upper right of the window to the left of the Go button to see a list of locations that includes My Documents a likely location of your data 6 Drag and drop folders or individual files from this window into the CD window If the files do not immediately appear in the CD window press F5 or click View Refresh to prompt Windows to display them NOTE lf Something Goes Wrong P 43 Develop good computing habits Documents and other data files that you create as you work are typically stored in the My Documents folder You may also wish to back up other important data files stored elsewhere on your hard disk drive for example E mail files and settings for Outlook Outlook Express or other e mail apps Visit the vendors Web sites www microsoft com for example for detailed instructions Newsgroup files and settings tfor Outlook Express or other newsgroup readers Visit the vendors Web sites for detailed instructions gt Other data files If you do not find an application s data files in any of the folders within the My Documents folder check the application s options or preferences setti
66. IN A CRITICAL APPLICATION YOU AND NOT TOSHIBA ASSUME FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR SUCH USE FCC Notice Declaration of Conformity Information This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions it may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help NOTE Only Peripherals complying with the FCC Class B limits may be attached to this equipment Operation with noncompliant peripherals or peripherals not recommended by Toshiba is likely to result in interference to radio and TV recep
67. LAN eee nec tetaceedtaceaviespeceseceie 154 Using audio features neccen 155 Using external speakers or headphones 155 Recording SOuUndS nn 156 Using a MICrOphOnNe ccceenn 156 3 4 Contents Chapter 6 Toshiba Utilities 0 eee eeee 158 FACS Onesies eiccenecvenustarseecueeieicesbenieraltineudvecsiaie 159 Starting FN CSSE en 159 Assigning a key to a program or document 160 Viewing existing key assignments 162 Changing or removing existing key ASSIONI siriene 163 Hotkey utility 00an 163 Toshiba Mobile Extension cscccccccccccccr 164 TOSHIBA AssiSt 1 a 165 OPtiMIZ oo cece cece eseceesesseeseseeseneeeees 166 CONN E een ee ee ee 167 S21 6 re ee eee ee 167 POLS G Ee Fi sepecsssscetosee peciteteoserceesesnorcees 167 TOSHIBA Button Controls wu eee 167 HOO OVC OUOM nenesa 168 TOSHIBA Power Saver u cccccc cece eeeeeeeeeeeeeen 169 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 171 TOSHIBA Password Utility eee 173 TOSHIBA Touch and Launch oces 174 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility een 178 TOSHIBA SD Memory Boot Utility a 179 SD Memory Card Format ce eeee eee 180 Trusted Platform Module TPM eee 180 Hard disk drive PASSWOMUCS cccccseeeeeseeeseees 181 setting a hard disk drive user only password in System Setup secie 182 Deleting or changing a hard disk drive user only password in System Setup 183 setting a hard disk drive master and user password in System Setup eee 1
68. Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Making your keyboard emulate a full size keyboard Although your computer s keyboard layout is compatible with a standard full size keyboard it has fewer keys A standard full size keyboard has two Enter Ctrl and Alt keys editing keys cursor positioning keys and a numeric keypad Pressing the Fn key simultaneously in combination with one of the specially marked keys allows you to emulate a full size keyboard Your computer s keyboard has only one Enter and one Ctrl key Most of the time this does not matter However some programs assign separate functions to the right and left Ctrl and Alt keys or to the regular and numeric pad Enter keys on the full sized keyboard Using the Fn key you can simulate these separate keys as follows gt Press Fn and Ctrl simultaneously to simulate the Ctrl key on the right side of the enhanced keyboard Press Fn and Enter simultaneously to simulate the Enter key on the numeric pad of the enhanced keyboard Ctrl Fn and Alt keys Ctrl Fn ica Sample Ctrl Fn and Alt keys The Ctrl Fn and Alt keys do different things depending on the program you are using For more information see your program documentation Learning the Basics OF Using the keyboard Function keys Sample function keys The function keys not to be confused with the Fn key are the 12 keys at the top of the keyboard
69. My Documents folder Click Save in the Select Bookmark file window and then click Next 6 Click Finish The message Successfully exported favorites should appear 7 Follow the steps above for backing up files from the My Documents folder to a CD Each CD has room for 650 700 megabytes of data Follow this same set of steps any number of times to back up any number of files to as many CDs as is required to hold them Windows XP also includes a Backup utility though it does not directly support writing to CDs For more information click Start Help and Support or start the Backup utility by clicking Start All Programs Accessories System Tools Backup lf Something Goes Wrong 2 4p Develop good computing habits General tips for installing hardware and software Here are a few tips to help insure safe and easy installation of new hardware printers pointing devices external hard drives DVD writers scanners etc and software applications like Microsoft Office and Adobe Photoshop or utility software such as special toolbars for your web browser Create a Restore Point see Saving system configuration with Restore Points on page 240 Before installing anything use the System Restore utility to set a Restore Point see the section titled Restore Points If anything goes wrong you will then be able to easily restore Windows to the state it was in prior to the installation undoing any changes
70. NICAL NOTE The RTC battery does not charge while the L computer is turned off even when AC power is attached 2 The RTC battery charges when the computer is powered on Power management Your computer ships with the power management options preset to a configuration that will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes 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 In addition to the main battery you may also have an optional second battery not included with your computer If you travel and need to work for many hours without an AC power source you may purchase a battery module for use in the computer or carry additional charged battery packs with you You can then replace a discharged battery and continue working For more information on batteries and accessories see accessories toshiba com Mobile Computing 1 1 Charging batteries Charging batteries The battery needs to be charged before you can use it to power the computer CAUTION Never leave batteries in the battery charger for more than a week at a time Doing so may reduce the potential charge of t
71. NOTE HDD Recovery is available for the Port g R200 only Your computer has been configured with a hard disk partition to allow you to recover your hard disk drive or reinstall selected applications and software features or utilities NOTE It is strongly recommended that you create recovery CDs DVDs before using your system For more information on creating Recovery media see Creating Recovery CDs DVDs on page 67 Using the HDD Recovery Utilities you can Create HDD Recovery CDs or DVDs using an optional external writable drive Recover your hard disk drive to the factory set default Recover just your C drive leaving any other partitions you may have created intact for example a D drive Recover your hard disk drive to the factory set default without the HDD Recovery partition Delete your HDD Recovery partition without the risk of losing your data Reinstall drivers and applications which were bundled with your computer Getting Started 6 Hard Disk Drive HDD Recovery Utilities Creating Recovery CDs DVDs Copying the HDD Recovery Utilities to CD or DVD gives you the ability to recover your hard disk drive and reclaim additional hard disk space used to store the HDD Recovery Utilities on your computer NOTE A writable external optical media CD or DVD drive that is compatible with the computer is required to create Recovery discs The external optical media drive must be purchased
72. Once you are successfully authenticated OmniPass will automatically login to the site Automatically enter this password protected site when it is activated Do not prompt for authentication This option is less secure than the previous one If this is selected each time you navigate to this site 1 98 Toshiba Utilities Fingerprint recognition utility OmniPass logs you into the site without prompting for authentication NOTE his setting makes accessing a site convenient whenever you go to the site you bypass all authentication procedures and gain instant access to the site However while you are logged into OmniPass anyone using your computer authorized use or not can gain instant access to all of your password protected sites Be careful not to leave your system unattended or unlocked if you choose this setting No settings checked in this window If you leave both boxes unchecked in Settings for this Password Site OmniPass will prompt for your master password or fingerprint Once you are authenticated your credentials will be filled in on the site login screen but you will still have to click the appropriate button Submit Login OK etc to gain access to the site Once these settings have been set and saved they can be changed at any time For information on how to do so see Password management on page 198 Password management OmniPass provides an interface that allows you to manage the pas
73. Plug the computer into an external power source and recharge the main battery Place the computer into Hibernation mode and replace the main battery with a charged spare Connect the computer to an optional high capacity battery if available for your computer Save your work and turn off the computer If you do not manage to do any of these things before the main battery completely runs out of power the computer automatically enters Hibernation mode and turns itself off Hibernation mode keeps track of where you were so that when you turn on the power again you can continue where you left off If you have Hibernation mode enabled the default the computer copies the details of your open programs and files to the hard disk before shutting down For more information on using Hibernation see Hibernation mode on page 254 Mobile Computing 1 23 Monitoring main battery power Setting battery alarms You can set two alarms Each alarm can be set to alert you when a specified percentage of remaining battery power has been reached You can set how the warning occurs sound an alarm display a message both or none You can also set the computer to enter Standby mode or Hibernation mode or to completely power down when the alarm goes off To change the default alarm settings 1 Click Start Control Panel Performance and Maintenance and then Toshiba Power Saver Click the Setup Action tab Configure the Alarm s
74. Sample TOSHIBA SD Memory Boot Utility screen 1 Attach a USB floppy drive to your computer and insert a bootable floppy disk 2 Insert the SD card NOTE Be sure to back up your data to external media before performing this procedure as data on the drive may be lost 3 Click Start All Programs Toshiba Utilities and then SD Memory Boot Utility 4 Select the drive where the SD is located 5 Select the From Floppy image option 1 80 Toshiba Utilities SD Memory Card Format 6 Click the Start menu NOTE To create a bootable SD with the From image file option you need a third party application SD Memory Card Format This utility is used to format SD cards used with the Bridge Media Adapter Slot E TOSHIBA SD Memory Card Format EW Drive Bi Capacity 63 6MB Format Option Quick Format Full Format Sample SD Memory Card Format screen Trusted Platform Module TPM Your Toshiba computer includes the TPM Trusted Platform Module which is a security encryption device for your system s hard disk drive TPM is already included on your system but needs to be installed and enabled using the following procedures To install TPM 1 Launch the Toshiba Application Installer from the desktop and install the following packages Infineon Trusted Platform Module Utility Infineon TPM Trusted Platform Module Installation Guide Toshiba Utilities 1 ST Hard disk drive passwo
75. TOSHIBA Portege R200 R205 Series User s Guide If you need assistance Toshiba s Support Website pcsupport toshiba com Toshiba Global Support Centre Calling within the United States 800 457 7777 Calling from outside the United States 949 859 4273 For more information see If Something Goes Wrong on page 206 in this guide PMAD00041012 07 05 NO WARNINGS Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm Wash hands after handling Model Port g R200 R205 Series Recordable and or ReWritable Drive s and Associated Software Warranty The computer system you purchased may include Recordable and or ReWritable optical media drive s and associated software among the most advanced data storage technologies available As with any new technology you must read and follow all set up and usage instructions in the applicable user guides and or manuals enclosed or provided electronically If you fail to do so this product may not function properly and you may lose data or suffer other damage TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS INC TOSHIBA ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS DO NOT WARRANT THAT OPERATION OF THE PRODUCT WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR FREE YOU AGREE THAT TOSHIBA ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS SHALL HAVE NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR DAMAGE TO OR LOSS OF ANY BUSINESS PROFITS PROGR
76. This guide NOTE The product specifications and configuration information are designed for a product Series Your particular model may not have all the features and specifications listed or illustrated For more detailed information about the features and specifications on your particular model please visit Toshiba s Web site at pcsupport toshiba com While Toshiba has made every effort at the time of publication to ensure the accuracy of the information provided herein product specifications configurations prices and 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 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 Safety icons This manual contains safety instructions that must be observed in order to avoid potential hazards that could result in personal injuries damage to your equipment or loss of data These safety cautions have been classified according to 40 Introduction Safety icons the seriousness of the risk and the icons highlight these instructions as follows Indicates an imminently hazardou
77. TouchPad 01 Using the Toshiba Assist button 82 Customizing your computer s settings 83 Powering off the computer erener 83 Closing the display panel icen 84 Different ways to turn the computer on and off 85 Caring for your COMPUTEL 0 eee eee eeeeeeeeeees 85 Cleaning the computer nccc 85 Moving the COMPUTEL cccceeeeecesseeeeeeees 86 Using a computer lOCK ccnn 86 Chapter 2 Learning the BasSICs ccceceeseeeeeees 87 Computing TIPS aeeeeeereeeeerrerrerreren 87 Using the keyboard ccce 89 Contents 37 Character Keys eeens 89 Making your keyboard emulate a full size HOV ONG rE 90 Ctrl Fn and Alt keyS ceee 90 Function KOY Sisee esccncceressusspactateiveaosdanoeaetetensinens 91 Windows special keys cccccesecereseerseeeees 91 Overlay K YS cece eccesecceseeceseseseesernesenens 92 SAVING YOUN WOKK cceececcsseccssssesesesesesseeeseseneeseaees 93 Using a file extension nen 94 Printing your WOFKK ccccccceesseseeeseesseeeeeeeeseeeeeeens 95 Backing UP your files eccerre 96 Restoring your WOTK esseere 97 Connecting an external DVD ROM multi function I E E N EE EA O ATT 98 Playing audio oc ceececcsceceeseeeesessseeeeseseeeseeseneens 98 PUNE DY DS e S 100 Powering down the computer secsec 101 Turn Off or Shut down command 102 Restart command seeren 102 Hibernation command isssccccsccccecerere 103 Standby COMMand eeren 103 Using Turn Off or Shu
78. Windows XP standby command Mobile Computing 1 21 Monitoring main battery power Battery light On off light Power button Sample power and battery light locations Determining remaining battery power Nore _ Wait at least 16 seconds after turning on the computer before trying to monitor the remaining battery power The computer needs this time to check the battery s remaining capacity and perform its calculations 1 Click Start Control Panel Performance and Maintenance and then Toshiba Power Saver nF 2 Click the Toshiba Power Saver icon 3 The Power Saver Properties window appears The remaining battery charge is indicated on the left side of the dialog box With repeated discharges and recharges the battery s capacity gradually decreases A frequently used older battery does not 1 2 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power power the computer for as long as a new battery even when both are fully charged TECHNICAL NOTE The computer drains the battery faster at low temperatures Check your remaining charge frequently if you are working in temperatures below 50 degrees Fahrenheit VA The computer calculates the remaining battery charge based on your current rate of power use and other factors such as the age of the battery What to do when the main battery runs low When the main battery runs low you can
79. Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict DVD ROM or multi function drive problems You cannot access a disc in the drive If the DVD ROM or multi function drive is an external drive make sure that the drive s cable is properly connected to the computer Make sure the tray which holds the CD ROM or DVD ROM is closed properly Press gently until it clicks into place Open the tray and remove the disc Make sure the tray is clean Any dirt or foreign object can interfere with the laser beam Examine the disc to see if it is dirty If necessary wipe it with a clean cloth dipped in water or a neutral cleaner Replace the disc in the tray Make sure that the disc is lying flat label side uppermost Close the tray carefully making sure it has shut completely You press the disc eject button but the drive tray does not slide out Make sure the computer is connected to a power source and turned on The DVD ROM drive eject mechanism requires power to operate Make sure a program is not accessing the drive and preventing it from ejecting If you need to remove a disc and cannot turn on the computer for example if the battery is completely discharged use a narrow object such as a straightened paper clip to press the manual eject button This button is in the small hole next to the DVD ROM eject button on the face of the DVD ROM tray CAUTION Never use a pencil to press the manual eject button Pencil lead can break
80. You can attach the optional external USB diskette drive to one of the USB ports on the back of the computer or to any of the USB ports on the optional Slim Port Replicator You can also attach it while the computer is on 1 36 Expansion Options Using an external keyboard USB connector Eject button Diskette slot Diskette in use light MA Optional external USB diskette drive and connector cable TECHNICAL NOTE You may attach the optional external USB diskette drive while the computer is on or off If you attempt to access the drive when it is not attached to the computer you will receive an error message To attach the optional external USB diskette drive cable to a USB port on either the computer or the optional Slim Port Replicator gently push the connector into the USB port vss a Attaching the optional diskette drive cable to one of the computer s USB ports Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use a standard keyboard you can attach one to a USB port on the computer or on the optional Slim Port Replicator provided the keyboard is USB compatible Expansion Options 1 3 Using an external monitor Connecting a keyboard You can connect a USB keyboard while the computer is on To connect the keyboard to the computer or the optional Slim Port Replicator gently push the keyboard cable into the USB port Using an external monitor If you prefer to use an external monitor you c
81. a device 216 disk drive is slow 224 display is blank 221 external display not working 223 external monitor 221 faulty memory 217 hardware conflict 213 214 high pitched noise 227 illegal operation 207 Internet bookmarked site not found 212 Internet connection is slow 212 keyboard not responding 209 missing files trouble accessing a disk 223 modem not receiving or transmitting 232 no sound 227 non system disk or disk error 210 225 303 PC Card 227 checklist 228 error occurs 230 hot swapping fails 230 not recognized 230 slot appears dead 229 power and batteries 218 printer 231 program not responding 206 program not working properly 225 screen does not look right flickers 222 Startup options 211 system resources 214 URL address not found 212 warning resume failure 209 Windows will not start 209 Windows XP not working 210 programs not running correctly 225 protect and fix 167 protection of stored data 2 R real time clock RTC battery 116 recording sounds 156 registering computer 49 removing main battery 126 Restart command 102 RGB monitor port 134 RJ11 modem jack connecting telephone cable 79 running the computer on battery power 114 S safety computer 132 disposing of batteries 131 precautions 44 saving files 93 screen blank 221 does not look normal flickers 222 secondary control button 81 secure 167 Secure Digital card 142 inserting 142 removing 143 using 141 securi
82. ail or download from the Internet Occasionally even new programs you buy from a supplier may contain a computer virus You need a special program to check for viruses Ask your dealer to help you Getting Started 4f Setting up your computer Important information on your computer s cooling fan Your computer may have a CPU cooling fan that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer The cooling fan may be located on the bottom of the computer CAUTION T0 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 Setting up your computer GA TECHNICAL NOTE You must complete all setup steps up to y and including Setting up your software on page 48 before a fo 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 contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be
83. al Allows you to view current BIOS version or to change certain settings back to their default values Device Config Shows the Device configuration options Display Allows you to change various default settings for the built in LCD display CPU Allows you to set the CPU Frequency Mode to one of Dynamically Switchable Always High or Always Low Dynamically Switchable This mode is the default setting for your computer and automatically changes the processing frequency and decreases voltage depending on the power source Always High If your computer is connected to the AC adapter the CPU frequency mode is set to high for faster processing Always Low If your computer is running on battery power the CPU frequency mode is set to low for slower processing Switching the CPU to low allows you to conserve power and extend the operating time of your battery Boot Priority Allows you to change the sequence in which your computer searches the drives for the operating system You can also manually choose the Boot Priority by pressing the power button then quickly pressing the F12 key or the right or left arrow keys Select the boot device icon by pressing the right or left arrow keys then pressing the Enter key NOTE since the system is a quick booting system you must press the arrow keys immediately after pressing the power button Toshiba Utilities 1 13 TOSHIBA Password Util
84. an attach one to your computer s RGB monitor port or to the RGB monitor port on the optional Slim Port Replicator Connecting the monitor 1 If you are connecting the monitor to your computer or to the optional Slim Port Replicator and the replicator is connected to your computer turn off the computer NOTE Make sure the computer is off before you attach the monitor Connecting a monitor with the computer s power on may damage the monitor the computer or both 2 Connect the monitor s video cable to the RGB monitor port on the computer or the optional Slim Port Replicator 3 Connect the monitor s power cable to a power source 4 Turn on the external monitor 5 Turn on the computer The computer will use the external monitor and disable the built in display panel If your external monitor can display high resolution video modes greater than 800 x 600 you can take advantage of this feature by changing the video mode in Display Properties in the Control Panel 1 38 Expansion Options Connecting a mouse or a printer Using both screens simultaneously You can view information on the computer s built in display and an external monitor simultaneously The size of the display image on each screen depends upon the video mode To send information to both the built in display panel and the external monitor 1 Press Fn and F5 simultaneously 2 While holding down Fn press F5 repeatedly pausing betwe
85. and setup of new cards If you are having trouble getting one or more of 29 8 lf Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict these devices to work together several sections in this chapter may apply Resource conflicts can cause problems when using PC Cards See Resolving a hardware conflict on page 213 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 PC Card checklist Make sure the card is inserted properly into the slot Make sure all cables are securely connected Occasionally a defective PC
86. aracters which you enter to verify your identity to the computer or the network wan 295 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 port A socket on the computer where you plug in a cable for connection to a network or a peripheral device processor See central processing unit CPU program A set of instructions that can be executed by a computer The general classes of programs also called software are operating system application and utility See also operating system application utility properties The attributes of an object or device For example the properties of a file include the file s typ
87. ard problems 221 36 Contents Printer problems ccce 231 Modem problems 0 cccccseeesssssesseeees 232 Wireless networking problems 00 233 DVD operating probDleMs ccceeecesseeeseeseees 236 Develop good computing habits 239 Data and system configuration backup in Windows XP ccecce 240 If you need further assistance 246 Before you contact Toshiba 246 Contacting Toshiba woo eeceeeeeeeeeees 247 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites ic 248 Toshiba s worldwide offices cecceeeeeeesee 248 Appendix A Hot Ke yS ccecce 200 Volume Mute 250 Password SCC UNION scuru esc 251 Without a password csscccsescccrnrcs 251 With a password ecccescccrererern 251 Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged eccccccccnens 252 Power USAGE mode cceeceesseecsessseeeeeeseeeeseeees 203 Standby MOE 253 Hibernation mode ccccccscesssseessssseeeeesssseees 254 Display Modes errereen 255 Display brightness cccccnncn 200 Disabling or enabling wireless devices 206 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 206 KeyDOaArd NOU KOVS ciccttncecnuonteticsh cescadscrececetitetans 257 Zooming applications in out ccce 257 Appendix B Power Cord Cable Connectors 258 USA and Canada uu cc eceeeeeeeeeeneeeeeen 258 United Kingdom eccere 208 Contents 3 7 Australia 208 FUOD O Gee nee ee ce ee ee eee oe 200 Appendix C Using ConfigFree w
88. at establishes the colors that can be displayed on the screen at a particular time 288 9 compatibility The extent to which computers programs or devices can work together harmoniously using the same commands formats or language as each other configuration 1 The collection of components that make up a single computer system 2 How parts of the system are set up that is configured controller A device that controls the transfer of data from a computer to a peripheral device and vice versa For example disk drives monitors keyboards and printers all require controllers CPU See central processing unit CPU CPU cache A section of very fast memory residing between the CPU and the computer s main memory that temporarily stores data and instructions the CPU will need to execute commands and programs See also cache L1 cache L2 cache cursor A symbol that indicates the current position on the screen The shape of the cursor varies depending on the program you re using and what you re doing D default The setting selected by a program when you do 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 w
89. atch 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 E file A collection of related information saved on disk with a unique name A file may be a program information used by a program or a document See also document file allocation table FAT The section of a disk that keeps track of the location of files stored on the disk file name A set of characters that uniquely identifies a file within a particular folder It consists of two parts the actual name and the file name extension See also file extension file extension The three characters following the period pronounced dot at the end of a file name The extension indicates the type of file Examples are exe for program files and hlp for help files See also file name folder Also called directory A container for organizing files saved to a disk A folder is symbolized on screen by a graphical image icon of a file folder A folder can contain files and other folders omen 29 format verb To prepare a blank disk for use with the computer s operating system Formatting creates a structure on the disk so that the opera
90. ate it was in just prior to the installation This is much easier and more effective than uninstalling the hardware or software which often leaves behind unwanted files and settings It is also easy to undo a Restore Point selection if you change your mind Follow these steps to create a Restore Point using the System Restore utility 1 Click Start 2 Click Help and Support 3 Under Pick a Task click Undo changes to your computer with System Restore 4 5 lf Something Goes Wrong 2 4 Develop good computing habits Click Create a restore point and then click Next In the Restore point description field enter a name that is descriptive enough to be easily understood in the future such as Before installing Brand X Accounting app Then click Create Windows creates the Restore Point and automatically stamps it with the current date and time Then at a later time you can re establish your Windows configuration using the saved Restore Point To do this 1 2 3 NOTE Click Start Click Help and Support Under Pick a Task click Undo changes to your computer with System Restore Click Restore my computer to an earlier time then click Next A calendar will be presented showing a month at a time Each date for which a Restore Point has been set will be marked as bold When a boldfaced date is clicked a description of the Restore Point will appear in a list to the right This list may contain Res
91. 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 message that you may safely remove the card 3 Remove the card from the slot CAUTION Never swap modules when the computer is in Hibernation or standby mode This is known as warm swapping and is not Supported with this computer For more information on Hibernation and Standby modes see Using Hibernation on page 107 and Using Standby on page 110 The system does not recognize your PC Card Refer to the PC Card documentation Removing a malfunctioning card and reinstalling it can correct many problems A PC Card error occurs Reinsert the card to make sure it is properly connected If the card is attached to an external device check that the connection is secure Refer to the card s documentation which should contain a troubleshooting section lf Something Goes Wrong 23 Resolving a hardware conflict Printer problems This section lists some of the most common printer problems The printer will not print Check that the printer is connected to a working power outlet turned on and ready on line Check that the printer has plenty of paper Some printers will not start printing when there are just two or three sheets of paper left in the tray Make sure the printer cable is firmly attached to the c
92. c of the TFT manufacturing technology Over a period of time and depending on the usage of the computer the brightness of the screen will deteriorate This is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen technology When the computer is operated on battery power the screen will dim and you may not be able to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power 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 Getting Started 5 Using the computer for the first time specifications corresponding to all of the icons or switches shown on the notebook chassis unless you have selected all those features This information applies to all the features and icons described in this guide Below are examples of some of the many possible icons used on your computer cc p Sample system icons 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 any disk drives are empty 3 Press and hold the power button until the on off light on the system indicator panel glows blue about one second HINT After turning on the computer for the first time do not turn off the power again until the operating system has complet
93. cctiusiutucenrctesss iateruesctiwevieuedesiapnen 42 Chapter 1 Getting Started eee 43 selecting a place tO WOFK cscs 43 Creating a computer friendly environment 43 Keeping yourself comfortable eeen 44 PROC AU OING oarnein 44 Important information on your computer s cooling fan ereere 47 Setting UP your COMPUTED seeen 47 Setting up your SO Ware eee eee ee eres 48 Registering your computer with Toshiba 49 Adding external devices ccce 50 Connecting the AC adapter 51 Using the main battery 54 30 Contents Using the computer for the first time 08 55 Opening the display panel 56 Your computer s features and specifications 56 Turning ON the POWEDS eccere Of Adding memory optional cccecceeeeeseeeeeees 98 Installing a memory module 59 Removing a memory Module 64 Hard Disk Drive HDD Recovery Utilities 66 Creating Recovery CDs DVDS sasseeeeeennes 67 Hard disk drive recovery using the recovery PAUUO eo ep accedve crectevseeetentessaneeee 68 Hard disk drive recovery using the Recovery media errereen 71 Deleting the Hard Disk Recovery Utility 14 Installing drivers and applications 19 CONNECTING A MOUSE eee cece cece eeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 76 Connecting a printer cecene 76 Connecting the Modem scce 78 Connecting other external devices c cee 79 Using the TouchPad ecc 80 Disabling or enabling the
94. ch You can set or clear the Disable TOSHIBA Touch and Launch check box in the TOSHIBA Touch and Launch Settings window in order to disable or enable this feature You can also use the TOSHIBA Touch and Launch icon on the system tray TOSHIBA Zooming Utility This utility allows you to zoom in and zoom out of applications as well as the icons for Microsoft Internet Explorer Microsoft Office Windows Media Player and Adobe Reader To access the utility click Start All Programs Toshiba Utilities and then TOSHIBA Zooming Utility The TOSHIBA Zooming Utility screen appears G 1 2 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility Properties Settings Select one of following settings to zoom application windows in and out All Programs Custom Select applications to zoom in and out The supported applications Word Excel PowerPoint R Qutlook Ri Publisher Picture Manager OneNote TM Options Show Zooming Utility icon on the System Tray C Save positions of icons on the desktop Sample TOSHIBA Zooming Utility screen Toshiba Utilities 1 19 TOSHIBA SD Memory Boot Utility TOSHIBA SD Memory Boot Utility In order to boot from an SD card you must make the card SD card bootable To do so run the Toshiba SD Memory Boot Utility The TOSHIBA SD Memory Boot Utility screen appears Capacity 31 1MB Boot Image Read from a floppy disk Read from an image file
95. charged before you can use it To use external power or to charge the battery you must attach the AC adapter See Connecting the AC adapter on page 51 48 Getting Started Setting up your computer To register your computer online or to sign up for an Internet account during the initial setup of your computer you must connect the built in modem to a telephone line See Connecting the modem on page 78 Setting up your software NOTE The names of windows displayed and the order in which windows appear may vary according to your software setup choices The first time you turn on your computer the Setup Wizard guides you through steps to set up your software 1 From the welcome screen click Next to enter the Setup Wizard Confirm acceptance of Microsoft s End User License Agreement and click Next Select the appropriate option from the Help protect your computer screen and click Next Enter the computer name and description and click Next or Skip Select how your computer will connect to the internet and click Next The computer will pause for a moment while checking for an internet connection If an Internet connection could not be found a window will display the message An Internet connection could not be chosen Click Next to continue Getting Started 49 Registering your computer with Toshiba NOTE If you are connecting your computer to a network consult your syst
96. ctions 4 Click Apply then click OK HDD Protection HDD Protection helps protect your computer s hard disk drive HDD against damage caused by vibration or sudden motion If the built in vibration sensor detects vibration while HDD Protection is enabled the HDD head is moved to a safe position to protect the HDD from damage To access the HDD Protection feature 1 Inthe Toshiba Assist window click the PROTECT amp FIX tab then double click the HDD Protection icon The TOSHIBA HDD Protection Properties window appears Toshiba Utilities 1 69 TOSHIBA Power Saver TOSHIBA HDD Protection Properties a HDD Protection Choose whether to enable or disable HDD Potection 2 on OorF Detection Level Set the Detection Level for each PC operating condition OFF HIGH eee J Level 3 AC Power J Level 3 Display icon on the Notification area Taskbar Setup Detail Sample TOSHIBA HDD Protection Properties window 2 Set the HDD protection settings as you desire or select the default settings by clicking Default 3 For additional settings click Setup Detail and choose the desired settings 4 To enable one click access to HDD Protection select the Display icon on the Notification area Taskbar checkbox 5 Click Apply OK TOSHIBA Power Saver The TOSHIBA Power Saver utility enhances your computer s power management capabilities It controls the comp
97. d also your favorite URL addresses or local folders and programs A DEFINITION URL stands for Uniform Resource Locator which L is the address that defines the route to a file on the Web or any IK other Internet facility Generically it is known as the World Wide Web site address Having a list of favorite URLs handy saves time Using it bypasses the need for you to launch your browser first To customize your taskbar settings point to an empty space in the taskbar and click the secondary button Then click Properties Bringing the world to your desktop With the Windows XP operating system you can set up your desktop with complete World Wide Web integration at a single click Adding components to the Web content interface 1 Point to an empty space on the desktop and click the secondary button 2 Click on Properties The Display Properties window appears 3 Click the Desktop tab 4 Click the Customize Desktop button 5 Click the Web tab The operating system displays a list of items to add to the desktop 6 To view additional components click New Exploring Your Computer s Features 1 4f Personalizing your desktop The New Desktop Item dialog box appears 7 To browse the Gallery for more components to add click Visit Gallery In order to browse an active Internet connection must be established 8 To select some other Web site type the address of the Web site you want or click Browse to loca
98. dapter could cause fire or damage to the computer possibly resulting in serious injury 5 Getting Started Connecting the AC adapter Power cord cable SS Jy Sample power cord cable and AC adapter To connect AC power to the computer 1 Connect the power cord cable to the AC adapter gt A A Sy Chea Sample connecting the power cord cable to the AC adapter WARNINGS Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm Wash hands after handling 2 Plug the AC adapter into the DC IN on the back of the computer Getting Started 53 Connecting the AC adapter Connecting the AC adapter to the computer 3 Connect the power cord cable to a live electrical outlet 3 The AC power light on the indicator panel glows blue AWARNING Never tamper with the power cable or plug never splice or alter a power cable never bend or twist a power cable never place heavy objects on a power cable never place a power cable near a heat source never run a power cable through a pinch point such as a door or window never use nails staples or similar objects to fasten or attach cord in place never attempt to disassemble or repair an AC adapter or a Battery Charger Doing any of the above may damage the cables and or result in a fire or electric shock possibly resulting in serious Injury WARNING Never a
99. dule is seated properly 21 8 lf Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 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 memory module installed the error is not caused by the memory module A TECHNICAL NOTE You must have at least one memory Z module installed for the computer to work f Power and the batteries Your computer receives its power through the AC adapter and power cord cable or from the system batteries battery optional high capacity battery and real time clock RTC battery Power problems are interrelated For example a faulty AC adapter or power cord cable will neither power the computer nor recharge the batteries Here are some typical problems and how to solve them The AC power light does not come on when you plug in the AC adapter and power cord cable Make sure the AC adapter and power cord cable are firmly plugged into both the wall outlet and the computer If the AC power light still does not come on check that the wall outlet is working properly by plugging in a lamp or other appliance The AC adapter and power cord cable work correctly but the battery will not charge The battery does not charge while the computer is consuming full power Try turning off the computer lf Something Goe
100. e size and creation date RAM random access memory Volatile memory that can be written to as well as read By volatile we mean that information in RAM is lost when you turn off your computer This type of memory is used for your computer s main memory See also memory Compare ROM random access memory See RAM read only memory See ROM reboot See boot restart 206 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 RJ11 A modular connector used on most U S telephone systems and direct connect modems The RJ11 connector is a 6 wire connector ROM read only memory Non volatile memory that can be read but not written to By non volatile we mean that information in ROM remains whether or not the computer is receiving power This type of memory is used to store your computer s BIOS which is essential instructions the computer reads when you start it up See also BIOS memory Compare RAM S select To highlight or otherwis
101. e desired Auto Switch Settings These options are unavailable if wireless devices have been disabled 11 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 12 Click OK add Profile x Profile Name New Profile T Comment Change Icon Press to show more capture options Sample Add Profile screen Using ConfigFree with your Toshiba Computer 213 ConfigFree Utilities Add Profile 7x New Profle 4 Captured Items Jv Internet Settings v Devices v TCP IP Settings Internet Connection Firewall Settings Default Dial up mS the Defaul Default Printer File and Printer Sharing Settings Bluetooth Security Level Details Auto Switch Settings Network kir T Play this sound when displaying notification window Execute this program after switching Sample expanded Add Profile screen NOTE The online help provides real world examples of setting up profiles for different networking environments After you set up one or more profiles you can check their settings and fine tune them as necessary Profiles can also be imported and exported This feature is useful when transferring profile settings to ot
102. e dry and free of water vapor Do not touch the sensor with a soiled finger Minute foreign particles on a soiled or dirty finger may scratch the sensor Do not paste stickers or write on the sensor Do not touch the sensor with a finger or any object with built up static electricity Observe the following before you swipe your finger on the sensor whether for fingerprint enrollment registration or recognition Wash and dry your hands thoroughly Remove static electricity from your fingers by touching any metal surface Static electricity is a common cause of sensor failures especially during dry seasons such as winter Clean the sensor with a lint free cloth Do not use detergent to clean the sensor Avoid the following finger conditions for enrollment or recognition as they may result in fingerprint enrollment errors or a drop in the fingerprint recognition success rate o Soaked or swollen finger e g after taking bath Injured finger 204 Toshiba Utilities Fingerprint recognition utility Wet finger o Soiled or oily finger o Extremely dry skin condition on finger Observe the following to improve the fingerprint recognition success rate Enroll two or more fingers Enroll additional fingers if recognition failure occurs often using enrolled fingers Check your finger condition Changed conditions such as injured rough extremely dry wet soiled dirty
103. e holding F12 3 Select the CD DVD drive icon and press Enter The TOSHIBA HDD Recovery Utility screen displays 2 Getting Started Hard Disk Drive HDD Recovery Utilities TOSHIBA HDD Recovery Utility Please Select 1 al Restore Original Factory Image Recommended Advanced User Options Only 2 Restore Partition C of HDD only al Restore Image to entire HOD without HOD Recovery Area Please turn off the computer if you want to abort and exit Sample TOSHIBA HDD Recovery Utility screen Recovering the original factory image recommended CAUTION Recovering a hard disk drive to its factory default setting deletes all partitions on the hard disk drive and your information will be lost Be sure to save your work first 1 Press 1 on the keyboard to recover your hard disk drive to its original factory setting A confirmation message displays reminding you that all data will be lost during the recovery process Be sure you have saved your work before proceeding 2 Click Yes to begin the recovery process Once complete a message displays that the HDD has been recovered 3 Press any key on the keyboard to restart the computer Getting Started 13 Hard Disk Drive HDD Recovery Utilities Recovering the C partition of the HDD only CAUTION Recovering the C drive to its factory default setting reformats your drive and your information on the recovered drive will be lost Be sure to Save your
104. e lost In either of the above cases the Standby configuration will not be saved The following message appears when you turn on the power Warning Resume Failure Press Any Key To Continue lf the computer hangs up when you turn it on perform the following Press the power button and hold it down for at least ten seconds then turn the power on again 2 Pull the clips away from the memory module The memory module pops up slightly 3 Gently lift the memory module to a 45 degree angle and slide it out of the slot Getting Started 65 Removing a memory module Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and tighten the screw 5 Turn the computer over and restart it TECHNICAL NOTE You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work v When you add or remove a memory module you can check that the computer has recognized the change To do this 1 Click Start Control Panel Performance and Maintenance and then System Checking total memory 2 The General tab view automatically appears and shows 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 13 of Installing a memory module on page 59 66 Getting Started Hard Disk Drive HDD Recovery Utilities Hard Disk Drive HDD Recovery Utilities
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106. e or services Availability of public wireless LAN access points may be limited 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 Exploring Your Computer s Features 1 DH Using audio features To use your wireless communication slide the wireless on off switch to the On position NOTE When the Wi Fi antenna switch is on the wireless indicator light above the keyboard will be lit For help with common Wi Fi networking problems see Wireless networking problems on page 233 Using audio features Your computer is equipped with a speaker The computer plays sounds through the internal speaker It uses the sound settings in your operating system To adjust the volume click the speaker icon in the system tray Using external speakers or headphones Instead of using the internal speaker you can connect headphones or a pair of external stereo speakers A CAUTION Before putting on headphones to listen to an audio CD turn the volume dial down and do not set the volume too high when using the headphones Continuous exposure to loud sound can harm your hearing ga TECHNICAL NOTE
107. e 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 BMWi 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 Racio LAN device SYMMOFPHHETAIL IPOS TIZ CVYETG24ETR ATLAITHSEIS KAITI AONE SAETIRES ALATAREIS THE CWSHTTAS 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 i
108. e 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 Most computers have a serial port which provides a serial interface between the computer and a single device and or a USB port which provides a high speed connection to multiple devices See Universal Serial Bus USB 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 Glossary 207 Suspend A feature of some Windows operating systems that allows you to turn off the computer without exiting your open applications and to continue from where you left off when you turn the computer on again system disk A diskette that contains the operating system files needed to start the computer Any diskette can be formatted as a system disk A system disk is also called a bootable disk or a startup disk Compare non system disk system prompt The symbol in the MS DOS operating system generally a drive letter followed by a greater than sign indicating where you enter commands TFT display See active matrix display univ
109. e time consuming and frustrating The recommended procedure for getting multiple devices to work together is to add and set up one device at a time After you add each device test it to make sure it and all previously connected devices work The device most recently connected to the system is the one most likely to be causing a hardware conflict 21 4 lf Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Resolving hardware conflicts on your own Computer components need resources to accomplish a task A device such as a disk drive or a modem needs a channel to the computer s Central Processing Unit CPU It also needs a direct channel to the computer s memory to store information as it works These channels of communication are commonly referred to as system resources Interrupt Request Channel The channel to the CPU is called an Interrupt Request IRQ because it interrupts what the processor is doing and requests some of the processor s time If two or more devices use the same IRQ the processor does not know which device is asking for attention This causes a hardware conflict Direct Memory Access Similarly the data required by the device is stored in a specific place or address in memory called the Direct Memory Access DMA The DMA provides a dedicated channel for adapter cards to bypass the microprocessor and access memory directly If two or more devices use the same DMA the data required by one device ov
110. e to cause OmniPass to remember the login credentials for a resource 1 Bring up the application or direct your web browser to access the Web site 2 When prompted to log in enter all of the requested information such as user name and password but DO NOT LOG IN yet e g do not click Enter OK etc 3 Right click the OmniPass system tray icon and select Remember Password from the submenu 4 The Windows cursor changes to a gold key B This is the OmniPass cursor 5 Click the OmniPass cursor anywhere within the login prompt window but DO NOT click any button to commence login e g Login or Submit 6 Inthe Friendly Name window enter a short description of the application or Web site such as XYZ Credit Card Password OrniniPass Friendly Name r e o x Ente a Friendy Hame to identik the paseword bow thet you psl asked Onn ass to remember Fo example a Friendy Hare would be something like Personal Credit Card Password This Friendly Mame val be uted bo identity the password bos in tie ewent OnnPass can not fill in tie password automaticaly Friendy Mame Seeing for thie Passwond Site AUbOTetiCal enter thie passveond protected ate whan t e activated Do no pompt for authenticahor F Automatically ciek Ihe OK ar Submit buton fort this password protected site onca the user k authenticated Sample Friendly Name screen 7 Under Settings for this Password Site select the settings
111. eated a D drive it will be deleted during the recovery process and your information will be lost Be sure to save your work first To resize and recover your C drive 1 Press 3 on the keyboard when the TOSHIBA HDD Recovery Utility screen displays A confirmation message appears reminding you that all partitions will be reformatted and all Getting Started 11 Hard Disk Drive HDD Recovery Utilities information will be lost during the recovery process Be sure you have saved your work before proceeding 2 Click Yes to begin the restoration and to specify the size of the C drive Press the Left Right Arrow keys to increase decrease the C drive size by GB Press the Up Down Arrow keys to increase decrease the C drive size by 5 GB NOTE The size of the C drive will display on the progress bar as you make your selections 3 Click Enter to begin the restoration Once complete a message displays that the HDD has been recovered 4 Press any key on your keyboard to restart the computer Hard disk drive recovery using the Recovery media If you need to recover your computer to its default factory state you can re build the system using your HDD Recovery Utilities To recover your hard disk drive using the utilities burned to CDs or DVDs refer to Creating Recovery CDs DVDs on page 67 1 Insert the first recovery CD or DVD into your optional external CD DVD drive 2 Power on the computer whil
112. eated 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 Q 4 Learning the Basics Saving your work ISPAN Inbox ocuments 33 My Computer File name Documen My Network Save as type Rich Text Format RTF Sample Save As dialog box 2 Choose the drive and folder where you want your file to be stored 3 Type a file name then click Save HINT To make another copy of the file you are currently working with choose Save As from the File menu and give the new file a different name File names The Windows XP operating system supports long file names which can contain up to 255 characters and can include spaces Some applications do not support long file names and require file names limited to no more than eight characters You may use all the letters and numbers on the keyboard plus these characters amp and File names are not case sensitive Using a file extension Most programs assign an extension to the file name that identifies the file as being created in the program with a particular format For example Microsoft Word saves files Learning the Basics O5 Printing your work 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 t
113. ect 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 products are designed to be interoperable with any wireless LAN product that is based on Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum DSSS radio technology and is compliant to The IEEE 802 11 Standard on Wireless LANs Revision A B G as defined and approved by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers The Wireless Fidelity Wi Fi certification as defined by the Wi Fi Alliance The Wi Fi CERTIFIED logo is a certification mark of the Wi Fi Alliance CAUTION Bluetooth and Wireless LAN devices operate within the same radio frequency range and may interfere with one another If you use B uetooth and Wireless LAN devices simultaneously you may occasionally experience a less than optimal network performance or even lose your network connection If you should experience any such problem immediately turn off your Bluetooth or Wireless LAN device Please contact Toshiba PC product support on Web site htto Avww toshiba europe com computers tnt bluetooth htm in Europe or ocsupport toshiba com in the United States for more information CAUTION This device is restricted to indoor use due to its operation in the 5 15 GHz to
114. ediately Use protective gloves when handling a damaged battery To replace the main battery use an identical battery that you can purchase through the Toshiba Web site at accessories toshiba com A reverse polarity condition should be avoided with all batteries The main battery is designed so that it cannot be installed in reverse polarity Charge the battery only in the computer or in a battery charger designated as an approved option When you install the battery pack you should hear a click when it is seated properly Do not expose the battery pack to fire The battery pack could explode Maximizing battery life To maximize the life of your battery pack Atleast once a month disconnect the computer from a power source and operate it on battery power until the battery pack fully discharges Before doing so follow the steps below 1 Turn off the computer s power 13 Mobile Computing Taking care of your battery 2 3 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 to a power outlet The DC IN or AC powe
115. ely Doing this extends battery life and helps ensure accurate monitoring of battery capacity 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 computer is powered off The RTC battery may have become completely discharged while your computer was shipped resulting in the following error message during startup BAD RTC BATTERY BAD CHECKSUM CMOS CHECK SYSTEM manne Computing 1 1 Q Monitoring main battery power NOTE The above error message may vary by computer model The RTC battery does not charge while the computer is turned off even when the AC adapter is charging the computer The RTC battery charges when the computer is powered on If the RTC battery is low the real time clock and calendar may display the incorrect time and date or stop working To recharge the RTC battery plug the computer into a live electrical outlet and leave the computer powered on for 24 hours NOTE It is seldom necessary to charge the RTC battery because it charges while the computer is on If the RTC battery is low the real time clock and calendar may display the incorrect time and date or stop working When Hibernation mode is enabled and the RTC battery is completely discharged a warning pr
116. ely loaded The AC power light glows blue when the computer is connected to an external power source The main battery light Glows amber while the main battery is being charged AC adapter connected Glows blue when the main battery is fully charged D 8 Getting Started Adding memory optional Is unlit when the battery has discharged the battery is not charging or the AC adapter is not plugged into the computer or AC outlet C The hard disk drive light flashes to indicate that the hard disk drive is in use CAUTION Never turn off the computer while any of the drives are in use Adding memory optional E G 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 For more information on memory options check the accessories information that came with your computer or visit accessories toshiba com NOTE Before adding external devices or memory Toshiba recommends setting up your software See Setting up your software on page 48 Getting Started DO Adding memory optional Installing a memory module Additional memory modules can be installed in the memory module slot on the base of the
117. em administrator before you choose your computer name and network settings 6 Follow the remaining screen prompts to complete the setup process Once you click the final screen your computer restarts automatically Registering your computer with Toshiba Product registration is strongly recommended and allows Toshiba to send the 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 NOTE To register online you must be connected to the Internet via your computer s modem and a voice grade telephone line or by a Local Area Network 50 Getting Started Adding external devices Adding external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory Toshiba recommends setting up your software See Setting up your software on page 48 After starting your computer for the first time you may want Add more memory see Adding memory optional on page 58 Connect a mouse see Connecting a mouse on page 76 Connect a full size keyboard see Connecting a keyboard on page 137 Connect an external mo
118. em documentation for information on restoring files 98 Learning the Basics Connecting an external DVD ROM multi function drive Connecting an external DVD ROM multi function drive Some operations require an external optical media drive DVD ROM drive or multi function drive NOTE An external DVD ROM CD RW drive is included with the Port g R205 only For the Port g R200 you can purchase an optional external optical media drive from Toshiba s Web site at accessories toshiba com Sample external DVD ROM multi function drive To connect an external USB DVD ROM or multi function drive connect the cable to one of the USB ports Playing audio Insert an audio CD into the optional external DVD ROM multi function drive 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 Learning the Basics QO Playing audio Audio CD E Windows can perform the same action each time you insert a disk or connect a device with this kind of file 63 Music CD What do you want Windows to do ole Gaye cD A Make compilation CD te Rip n music from CD Pay audio CD using Windows Media Paves gt Open folder to view files w _ Always do the selected action Sample Audio CD window The Windows Media Player window appears fd
119. en each press until you get the desired setting This hot key cycles through the settings in the following order built in display only external monitor only and simultaneous display 3 Release the Fn key gt ae HINT Simultaneous mode works only with external monitors ce that support 800 x 600 resolution and higher Connecting a mouse or a printer For information on attaching a mouse or a printer see Connecting a mouse on page 76 or Connecting a printer on page 76 Using PC Cards PC Cards are credit card sized expansion cards that greatly increase the capabilities of your computer Some PC Cards combine several functions Multi function cards allow you to get the most out of your PC Card slot You may insert one Type I card or one Type II card into the computer s PC Card slot This slot contains a spacekeeper insert to keep dust and dirt out of the computer If you are not Expansion Options 1 39 Using PC Cards using a PC Card leave the insert in place If you are using a PC Card remove the insert and keep it in a safe place for future use Most PC Cards conform to the PCMCIA Personal Computer Memory Card International Association standard E TECHNICAL NOTE For PCMCIA compatible PC Cards check P the package to make sure they conform to the PCMCIA 2 1 g A standard or later Other cards may work with your computer but they are likely to be much more difficult to set up and use
120. er To view the device s installed double click the device type To view the properties double click the device lf Something Goes Wrong 2 Resolving a hardware conflict The operating system displays the Device Properties dialog box which provides an array of tabs They may include The General tab which provides basic information about the device The Resource tab which lists resources assigned to the monitor optional external DVD ROM optional external diskette drive and other power using functions This tab does not appear if the device is not using resources The Driver tab which displays the drivers being used by the device The tabs that appear in the dialog box vary from one device to another A Troubleshooting button 1s also present Click Troubleshoot A Help and Support window for that device appears For more information about Device Manager refer to Windows XP online help Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may cause errors that seem to be device related It is worthwhile checking for these first 1 2 Click Start Turn off computer Click Turn Off The operating system shuts down and turns off the computer automatically Remove the memory module following the instructions in Removing a memory module on page 64 Reinstall the memory module following the instructions in Installing a memory module on page 59 and making sure the mo
121. er cause interference The legal communications mentioned in the above item refer to radio communications operated in accordance with telecommunication laws and regulations 24 Low power radio frequency electric machinery shall resist against interference from legal communications or from industrial scientific and medical radio emission electric machinery Using this equipment in Japan In Japan the frequency bandwidth of 2 400 MHz to 2 483 5 MHz for second generation low power data communication systems such as this equipment overlaps that of mobile object identification systems premises radio station and specified low power radio station 1 Sticker Please put the following sticker on devices incorporating this product The frequency bandwidth of this equipment may operate within the same range as Industrial devices scientific devices medical devices microwave ovens licensed radio stations and non licensed specified low power radio stations for mobile object identification systems RFID used in factory production lines Other Radio Stations Before using this equipment ensure that it does not interfere with any of the equipment listed above _ MN If this equipment causes RF interference to other radio stations promptly change the frequency being used change the location of use or turn off the source of emissions w Contact TOSHIBA Direct PC if you have problems with interference caused by t
122. ersal serial bus USB USB is a serial bus that supports a data transfer rate of up to 480 Mbps 480 million bits per second USB can connect up to 127 peripheral devices through a single all purpose USB port USB allows hot swapping of peripherals See also bus hot swapping serial upload To send a file to another computer through a modem or network See also download USB See universal serial bus USB utility A computer program designed to perform a narrowly focused operation or solve a specific problem Utilities are often related to computer system management Web See World Wide Web Wi Fi A trademarked term by the Wireless Capability Ethernet Alliance which stands for Wireless Fidelity and is another term for the communication protocol to permit an Ethernet connection using wireless communication components World Wide Web www The worldwide network of Web sites linked together over the Internet A user of the Web can jump from site to site regardless of the location of the computer hosting the site See also Internet Index Numerics 101 key keyboard 90 A AC adapter 51 AC power connecting adapter 52 power light 57 accessories computer lock cable 86 docking solutions 134 audio WAV digital wave files 156 features 155 playing 98 battery changing 126 charge indicator light 53 119 charge not lasting 219 charging 51 conserving power 123 disposal 131 indicator light 57 lo
123. erwrites the data required by the other causing a hardware conflict Plug and Play With Plug and Play and the operating system avoiding hardware conflicts is easy Plug and Play is a computer standard that helps the system BIOS basic input output system and the operating system to automatically assign system resources to Plug and Play compliant devices In theory if every device connected to the computer is Plug and Play compliant no two devices will compete for the same system resources Plug in the device and turn on your computer The operating system is automatically set up to accommodate the new device lf Something Goes Wrong 2 D Resolving a hardware conflict If you install an older legacy device that the operating system cannot recognize the operating system may have difficulty assigning resources to it As a result a hardware conflict can occur Resolving conflicts There are several things you can do to resolve hardware conflicts Get the most recent drivers from the manufacturer Disable the device For an older device remove it from the computer Disable another system component and use its resources for the new device See Fixing a problem with Device Manager on page 215 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 pr
124. es B uetooth transmissions might slow down or cause errors If you detect certain interference while you use B uetooth 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 2 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 pcsupport toshiba com in the United States for more information Bluetooth and Wireless LAN devices operate within the same radio frequency range and may interfere with one another If you use Bluetooth and Wireless LAN devices simultaneously you may occasionally experience a less than optimal network performance or even lose your network connection If you should experience any such problem immediately turn off either one of your Bluetooth or Wireless LAN Please contact Toshiba PC product support on Web site http www toshiba europe com computers tnt bluetooth htm in Europe or pcsupport toshiba com in the United States for more information Bluetooth wireless technology and your Health The products with Bluetooth wireless technology like other radio devices emit radio frequency electromagnetic energy The level of energy emitted by devices with Bluetooth wireless technology however is far much less than the electromagnetic energy emitted by wireless devices like for example mobile ph
125. ese conditions affect how long the charge lasts After a period of time the battery will lose its ability to perform at maximum capacity and will need to be replaced This is normal for all batteries To purchase a new battery pack see your accessories information that shipped with your computer or visit the Toshiba Web site at accessories toshiba com Refer to this site often to stay 220 lf Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict current on the most recent software and hardware options for your computer and for other product information For more information on maximizing battery power see Charging batteries on page 117 Keyboard problems If when you type strange things happen or nothing happens the problem may be related to the keyboard itself The keyboard produces unexpected characters A keypad overlay may be on If the numlock light or cursor control mode light is on press Fn and F10 simultaneously to turn off the cursor control mode light or Fn and F11 simultaneously to turn off the numlock light If the problem occurs when both the keypad overlays are off make sure the software you are using is not remapping the keyboard Refer to the software documentation and check that the program does not assign different meanings to any of the keys You have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more keyboard error messages The keyboard you connected may be defec
126. ettings to suit your needs Conserving battery power How long a fully charged battery pack lasts when you are using the computer depends on a number of factors such as How the computer is configured How much you use the hard disk DVD ROM or multi function drive diskette drives or other optional devices Where you are working since operating time decreases at low temperatures There are various ways in which you can conserve power and extend the operating time of your battery Enable Standby or Hibernation which saves power when you turn off the computer and turn it back on again Use Toshiba s power saving options 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 1 2 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power Toshiba has combined these options into preset Power Profiles Using one of these profiles lets you choose between maximum power savings and peak system performance You may also set individual power saving options to suit your own needs The following sections describe how to choose a Power Profile and discuss each power saving option Power Profiles You can choose a predefined Power Profile or select your own combination of power management options To do this 1 Click Start Control Panel Performance and Maintenance and then Tos
127. f the computer if a drive indicator light indicates a drive is active Turning off the computer while it is reading from or writing to a disk may damage the disk the drive or both Before turning off the computer use the Turn off computer command or Standby command See Powering down the computer on page 101 to learn more about Standby NOTE The operating system records information such as your desktop setup during its shutdown procedure If you do not let the operating system shut down details such as new icon positions may be lost Learning the Basics 89 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 Sample keyboard Character keys Typing with the character keys is very much like typing on a typewriter except that e Xd Caps Lock v The spacebar creates a space character instead of just passing over an area of the page The lowercase el and the number are not interchangeable The uppercase O oh and the number 0 are not interchangeable The Caps Lock key changes only the alphabet keys to uppercase the number and symbol keys are not affected The light on the Caps Lock key glows when you press the Caps Lock key 90
128. fect 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 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 i
129. good configuration your most recent settings that worked Directory Services Restore Mode Windows domain controllers only Debugging Mode Start Windows normally Reboot Return to OS Choices menu See your Windows documentation for further explanation NOTE If your computer is connected to a network the Startup menu may display different versions of Safe mode 21 2 lf Something Goes Wrong The Windows operating system is not working Internet problems My Internet connection is very slow Many factors contribute to the speed with which you can surf the Internet They include modem speed telephone line conditions time of day when everyone else is surfing your access can be slow and popularity of the sites you are trying to access If accessing a particular site is very slow try later My browser cannot find the URL address I typed in Make sure you separated the domain names of the address with the forward slash Check the spelling of each name and the syntax of the address carefully A single incorrect letter or missed character will make it impossible for your browser to locate the site My browser cannot find a site I bookmarked The World Wide Web is constantly changing A site you bookmarked yesterday may not be available today or its server may be down for temporary repair Try again later The Windows XP operating system can help you If the operating system has started properl
130. he 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 state in which you left it Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation While in Hibernation mode the computer uses no battery power Because the state of the system is held on the hard disk no data is lost if the battery discharges while the computer is in Hibernation mode When starting up again this choice uses less time and battery power than the Turn Off or Shut down option But it uses a little more time and battery power to start up than the Standby option because information is being retrieved from the hard disk instead of from memory On restarting the computer returns to the state in which you left it and opens all the programs and files you were using Standby command The Standby command puts the computer into a power saving mode Standby stores 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 If your computer is left in Standby mode for an extended period your computer could lose data 1 0 4 Learning the Basics Using Turn Off or Shut down
131. he Master Password section You must register a Master Password first 6 Press the spacebar then type a password of 1 to 16 characters and press Enter You may use any combination of letters and numbers in your password 7 When System Setup prompts you to verify the password type it again and press Enter If the two passwords match System Setup displays Registered for both User and Master passwords If the two passwords do not match an error message appears Repeat steps 6 and 7 to enter the password again Press End to save the change When System Setup prompts you to confirm your change Press Y Changing the master and user passwords in System Setup To change the master and user passwords in System Setup 1 Click Start then click Shutdown and click OK The computer shuts down 2 Hold down the Esc key and press and hold the power button until the on off light on the system indicator panel illuminates blue for approximately one second When the following message appears on the screen Check system Then press F1 key press F1 186 Toshiba Utilities Hard disk drive passwords The System Setup screen appears Press H to move to the HDD PASSWORD section on the screen Use the up and down arrow keys to select the password you wish to change Press the spacebar then enter the appropriate password and press Enter If you want to change your password input the new password When System Setup pr
132. he battery Use only battery chargers designed to work with your notebook computer You can order a Toshiba battery charger from Toshiba s Web site at accessories toshiba com NOTE Battery charge time may vary depending on the applications power management settings and features used Charging the main battery To charge the main battery while it is in your computer plug the computer into a live electrical outlet The battery charges whether the computer is on or off A TECHNICAL NOTE When your computer is using all of the y power provided by the AC adapter to run applications gt features and devices the recharging of the battery cannot occur Your computer s Power Saver utility can be used to select a power level setting that reduces the power required for system operation and will allow the battery to recharge 1 1 Mobile Computing Charging batteries The battery may not start charging immediately under the following conditions o The battery is extremely hot or cold To ensure that the battery charges to its full capacity wait until it reaches room temperature 50 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit 10 to 26 degrees Celsius The battery is almost completely discharged Leave the power connected and the battery should begin charging after a few minutes HINT Once the battery is fully charged we recommend that you operate your computer on battery power until the battery discharges complet
133. he 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 ve positioned your cursor you can double tap the TouchPad or click the buttons to open a program or file or to get information about an icon Primary and secondary control buttons When you want to click or choose an item use the TouchPad to move the pointer cursor to the item Once the pointer cursor is positioned you can double tap the TouchPad or click the buttons to open a program or file or to get information about an icon The control buttons are adjacent to the TouchPad and are used like the buttons on a mouse The primary control button is the Getting Started ST Using the TouchPad left one and corresponds to the left mouse button To double click press the primary button twice in rapid succession The function of the secondary 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 secondary mouse button Disabling or enabling the TouchPad The TouchPad is enabled by default To change the enable disable TouchPad setting 1 Click Start Control Panel The Control Panel window appears 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware 3 Click the Mouse icon The Mouse Properties window appears 4 Click the TouchPAD ON OFF tab The TouchPAD ON OFF tab
134. he displayed point of light shows detailed information about the wireless device NOTE The wireless device shown near the center of the map is not necessarily near your notebook computer If a wireless device located a distance away also has a strong signal it appears near the center of the map as well The Search for Wireless Devices feature identifies if a device is IEEE 802 1 1a b or g It also includes an option to display hidden access point availability 266 Using ConfigFree with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities Qe e SO 1 ib 3 14PM Sample viewing Wi Fi devices Creating a new wireless connection NOTE This feature is only supported on systems running Windows XP SP2 To add a new wireless connection to an Access Point 1 Open the Search for Wireless Devices option from ConfigFree Launcher 2 Drag and drop the device you want to connect to the PC icon at the center of the map The Wireless Settings screen appears Using ConfigFree with your Toshiba Computer 26 ConfigFree Utilities Sample dragging a device to the Access Point S Wireless settings SSID MSHOME1234 Network Authentication Open v Data encryption WEP v Network key Key index advanced fi H The key is provided automatically Enable IEEE 802 1x authentication Sample Wireless settings screen 3 Enter the SSID WEP information and connect to the device NOTE Af
135. he hard disk and then powers down completely Going into Hibernation mode more quickly You can also put the computer into Hibernation mode in three ways By pressing the hotkey combination Fn F4 By pressing the power button By closing the display panel Starting again from Hibernation Use these instructions to restart the computer when you enter Hibernation mode by closing the display panel When using AC power open the display panel When using battery power open the display panel The computer returns to the screen you were previously using 1 1 0 Learning the Basics Using Standby Using Standby If you are not connected to a Windows network server domain server power down the computer using the Standby command as follows 1 Click Start Turn off computer The Turn off computer window appears Turn off computer iI t FP oQ Stand By Turn Off Restart Cancel Sample Turn off computer window with Stand By option 2 Click Stand By The computer saves the state of all open programs and files to memory turns off the display and goes into a low power mode The on off light blinks amber indicating the machine is in Standby mode If you are connected to a Windows network server domain server power down the computer using the Standby command as follows NOTE The computer can be connected to a Windows network server domain server using Windows XP Profess
136. her computers For more information about modifying importing and exporting profiles refer to the online help 21 4 Using ConfigFree with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities ConfigFree SUMMIT The ConfigFree SUMMIT utility is a convenient way to share files with other users and to transfer files between your computers at home and at work This utility is faster and more dependable than sending the files via email Use this utility which handles files regardless of size to distribute presentations reports or music files to meeting attendees or to users at different locations The SUMMIT utility uses the following types of connections Wireless LAN via Access Point Wireless LAN via Ad Hoc LAN same subnet Bluetooth PAN LAP Cross cable Ethernet or Gbit Ethernet To host a ConfigFree SUMMIT click the SUMMIT icon on the ConfigFree Launcher select the users that you want to attend the SUMMIT meeting and send them an invitation gt gt SUMMIT New Room Bog Select users Edt My Profite Options oe r t Send invitations Sample of inviting users to SUMMIT meeting When a user joins the SUMMIT their icon appears on the SUMMIT table Using ConfigFree with your Toshiba Computer 215 ConfigFree Utilities Sample of users attending SUMMIT meeting user icons appear on SUMMIT table Files can be shared with one use
137. hiba Power Saver The TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window appears W TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties z a gt Current power source AC power Battery remaining 100 te Standby Life Time 6 hours m Life under Hibernation Time Profile Setup Items Setup for Effective Use rA S Screen brightness IE l 4 Level 8 High Power CPU control method Normal CPU process speed Level 7 DVD Playback Cooling Method Maximum Performance Setup for Effective Not in Use Presentation Monitor Power OFF 30 minutes Long Life HDD Power OFF S 30 minutes Copy of Full Power System standby J oO System hibernation oO L Erren PE Delete lt Long Life High Performance gt Sample TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window 2 Select an appropriate profile for your work environment or create your own custom profile By changing the options that appear in the Power Saver Properties dialog box and clicking OK you can reconfigure that function Mobile Computing 1 25 Monitoring main battery power You may choose a power saving management strategy to best suit your computing needs If you are running on batteries and the programs that you are using do not require a lot of system resources you may experience longer work sessions by enabling the Normal setting Any options that you change become the active settings when you exit the program You do not have to
138. his product to Other Radio Stations 2 Indication The indication shown below appears on this equipment 1 2 3 2 4FH1 CIT 4 2 4 This equipment uses a frequency of 2 4 GHz FH This equipment uses FH SS modulation The interference range of this equipment is less than 10m Aa G N a This equipment uses a frequency bandwidth from 2 400 MHz to 2 483 5 MHz It is impossible to avoid the band of mobile object identification systems 20 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 Do not install the embedded wireless module into other device DVD ROM multi function drive safety instructions IW NV Teya 9 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 Never attempt to disassemble adjust or repair a CD DVD drive CD RW drive Multi drive or any other optical drive You c
139. ia you have created with the preceding steps see Hard disk drive recovery using the Recovery media on page 71 Hard disk drive recovery using the recovery partition You have the options of recovering your system using the HDD Recovery partition to the factory set default or recovering just your C drive and leaving other partitions for example a D drive intact or changing the size of your C drive and then recovering it Getting Started 69 Hard Disk Drive HDD Recovery Utilities To recover your hard disk drive using the utilities stored on your computer s HDD 1 Make sure the computer is turned off 2 Press and hold the 0 zero key on your keyboard while powering on the computer When the computer powers on the TOSHIBA HDD Recovery Utility screen displays TOSHIBA HDD Recovery Utility Please select the recovery method Ct la Restore Original Factory Image Recommended Advanced User Options Only 2 Restore Partition of HOD without changing current partition size al Restore Image to Partition with user specified size Sample TOSHIBA HDD Recovery Utility screen Recovering the original factory image recommended CAUTION Recovering a hard disk drive to its factory default setting deletes all partitions on the hard disk drive and your information will be lost Be sure to save your work first 1 Press 1 on the keyboard to recover your hard disk drive to its original factory setti
140. ided 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 utilisateur du dispositif doit tre pr t a accepter tout brouillage radio lectrique regu m me si ce brouillage est susceptible de compromettre le fonctionnement du dispositif The term IC before the equipment certification number only signifies that the Industry Canada technical specifications were met CAUTION FCC Interference Statement This device complies with part15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions e his device may not cause harmful interference and e his device must accept any interference received 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 2 GO 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
141. igFree Double click the ConfigFree icon on the taskbar Press the TOSHIBA Assist button if applicable to your system to open the TOSHIBA Assist and then click the ConfigFree icon Click the ConfigFree icon on the taskbar and then click the desired utility Using ConfigFree with your Toshiba Computer 261 Getting Started NOTE lf your computer is not connected to a network the ConfigFree icon on the taskbar is displayed with an X When you start a search for wireless devices ConfigFree Launcher displays on your computer desktop You can then click the appropriate icon on the Launcher to start the desired ConfigFree utilities Wireless LAN Connectivity Doctor Profiles Sample ConfigFree Launcher ConfigFree Launcher can be set to hide from view when it is not in use When this setting is active set the ConfigFree Launcher to Auto hide mode you can re display ConfigFree Launcher by moving the mouse cursor to the right of the screen ConfigFree Close the ConfigFree Launcher Set the ConfigFree Launcher to Auto hide mode Sample ConfigFree Launcher Auto hide mode setting 262 Using ConfigFree with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities Sample ConfigFree Launcher coming back into view ConfigFree Utilities Connectivity Doctor The Connectivity Doctor lets you analyze your network connections and fix network connection problems Using Connectivity Doctor
142. il business apps etc are working correctly and verify that important devices are still functioning 6 For each additional hardware or software item repeat these steps starting at step 1 if any of your critical data has changed or starting at step 2 if no critical data has changed If you need further assistance If you have followed the recommendations in this chapter and are still having problems you may need additional technical assistance This section contains the steps to take to ask for help Before you contact Toshiba Since some problems may be related to the operating system or the program you are using it is important to investigate other sources of assistance first Try the following before you contact Toshiba Review the troubleshooting information in your operating system documentation 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 Consult the dealer from whom you purchased your computer and or program Your dealer is your best source for current information lf Something Goes Wrong 2 4f If you need further assistance 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 j
143. ing Directory for the new Fn esse key assignment or click the Browse button to specify this information Click OK 4 To make a popup assignment select Popup to display the Application Explorer dialog box then complete these Steps Select the desired folder The left side of the Application Explorer window displays the folders in the Programs menu The right side lists the programs and documents in the folder These are the items that appear in the popup list To create a popup list with items from various folders or to pick only a few items from a folder create a new folder containing only the desired programs and documents If you are unsure how to do this refer to your operating system documentation Click OK to associate the folder with the key you just selected To open a popup list showing the items in that folder press Fn plus the appropriate key from within any Windows program Viewing existing key assignments To view the existing key assignments choose Assignments from the Fn esse keyboard Fn esse displays the Function Key Assignments dialog box This box lists all the key assignments and the program or document to which each key is assigned To view items in a popup list click the Expand popup lists check box Toshiba Utilities 1 63 Hotkey utility Changing or removing existing key assignments 1 Inthe Fn esse keyboard click the key you wish to change with the secondary button
144. ion was started If the Toshiba Wireless Projector utility is closed If you select Toshiba Wireless Projector DPJ from the ConfigFree tray menu this disconnects the wireless LAN connection If you select a profile from the ConfigFree tray menu or when you disable a wireless device If you close ConfigFree Direct Link Toshiba Device When Access Point is not available use the Direct Link Toshiba Device feature to connect your computer in ad hoc peer to peer mode and use the Summit feature To use this feature 1 Display the ConfigFree menu 2 Select the ConfigFree Link option from the Direct Link Toshiba Device submenu This action switches the computer s wireless network setting to ad hoc mode and launches the SUMMIT feature Toshiba Wireless Projector fa ConfigFree Link __BS Direct Link Toshiba Devic Settings EOAR 4 06 Pm Sample using the Direct Link Toshiba Device feature Using ConfigFree with your Toshiba Computer 2 o 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
145. ional only 1 Click the Start button then select Shut down The Shut Down window appears 2 Select Stand by from the drop down list of options 3 Click OK Learning the Basics 1 1 1 Using Standby The computer saves the state of all open programs and files to memory turns off the display and goes into a low power mode The on off light blinks amber to indicate the machine is in Standby mode CAUTION lf you power down using the Standby command and the battery discharges fully your unsaved information will be lost Be sure to save your work often Going into Standby mode more quickly You can also put the computer into Standby mode in three ways By pressing the hot key combination Fn F3 By pressing the power button By closing the display panel To put the computer into Standby mode when you press the power button or close the display panel you must preset the mode 1 Click Start Control Panel The Control Panel window appears 2 Click Performance and Maintenance 3 Click the TOSHIBA Power Saver icon The TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window appears 4 Click on the Setup Action tab 112 Learning the Basics Using Standby TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties a gt Current power source AC power a m Battery remaining 100 Standby Life Time 67 hours Life under Hibernation Time 27 days Setup Items Manual Setup When press the power button Shut down When close
146. it of data See also bit gigabyte kilobyte megabyte cache A section of very fast memory in which frequently used information is duplicated for quick access Accessing data from cache is faster than accessing it from the computer s main memory See also CPU cache LI cache L2 cache CD An individual compact disc See also CD ROM CD ROM compact disc read only memory A form of high capacity storage that uses laser optics instead of magnetic means for reading data See also CD Compare DVD ROM central processing unit CPU The chip that functions as the brain of the computer It takes information from outside sources such as memory or keyboard input processes the information and sends the results to another device that uses the information character Any letter number or symbol you can use on the computer Some characters are non printing characters such as a paragraph break in a word processing program A character occupies one byte of computer storage chip A small piece of silicon containing computer logic and circuits for processing memory input output and or control functions Chips are mounted on printed circuit boards click To press and release a TouchPad control button or mouse button In the Windows operating system this refers to the left mouse button or TouchPad control button unless otherwise stated See also double click color palette A set of specified colors th
147. ith a device dialog box An on screen window displayed by the operating system or a program giving a direction to 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 w 289 disable To turn a computer option off See also enable disc A round flat piece of metal designed to be read from and written to by optical laser technology and used in the production of optical discs such as CDs and DVDs Compare disk disk A round flat piece of material that can be magnetically influenced to hold information in digital form and used in the production of magnetic disks such as diskettes and hard disks Compare disc See also diskette hard disk disk drive The device that reads and writes information and programs on a diskette or hard 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 a
148. ith your Toshiba COMPUTED cece cece eeeeeeeeeees 259 Getting Started sieniin ikenien 260 Starting ConfigFree cenen 260 ConfigFree Utilities cc eecceeecseseseeeeeens 262 Connectivity Doctor cenen 262 search for Wireless Devices ccc 265 Profile Settings oon 2 0 ConfigFree SUMMIT 214 QUICK Connect 2 8 Using the Automatic Switch 281 Semi Automatic Switch Feature 281 COSSY LA A 283 Introduction Welcome to the world of powerful and portable multimedia computers With your new Toshiba notebook computer your access to information can accompany you wherever you go You will find that the Microsoft Windows XP Professional operating system is already installed on your computer It offers exciting features and easy Internet access NOTE Certain Microsoft software product s included with this computer may use technological measures for copy protection INSUCH EVENT YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO USE THE PRODUCT IF YOU DO NOT FULLY COMPLY WITH THE PRODUCT ACTIVATION PROCEDURES Product activation procedures and Microsoft s privacy policy will be detailed during initial launch of the product or upon certain reinstallations of the software product s or reconfigurations of the computer and may be completed by Internet or telephone toll charges may apply some software may differ from its retail version if available and may not include user manuals or all program functionality 38 Introduction 39
149. ity Keyboard lets you enable or disable wake on keyboard USB Allows you to enable or disable USB Legacy Emulation LAN Lets you enable or disable the Wake on LAN feature and also enable or disable the built in LAN TOSHIBA Password Utility The TOSHIBA Password Utility allows you to set a user level password in TOSHIBA Assist or in System Setup 1 Press the Toshiba Assist button and click Secure 2 Click the User Password icon This opens the TOSHIBA Password Utility if TOSHIBA Password Utility User Passwo rd 8e COD This tab ii This tab lets you set conditions for User Password Sample TOSHIBA Password Utility tab options Click Set Enter a password then enter it again to verify Click Set Click OK if you want to save the password to a text file on a diskette or media of your choice Click Cancel if OA on A U 1 4 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Touch and Launch you do not want to save the password to a text file This is known as the password service diskette 7 Click OK to exit CAUTION lf you choose to set a supervisor or user password Toshiba strongly recommends that you save your password in a location where you can later access it should you not remember it Toshiba is not responsible for any losses that may occur to you your organization or others as a result of the inability to access your computer TOSHIBA Touch and Launch TOSHIBA Touch
150. k accessing 154 Dial Up Networking Wizard 154 0 optional additional equipment computer lock cable 86 memory modules 58 P PC Card checklist 228 CIS Card Information Structure 228 computer stops working 229 errors 230 hot swapping 139 302 hot swapping fails 230 installing 140 modem default 152 not recognized 230 problem solving 227 229 removing 141 slot 138 PC Card slot 139 playing audio 98 Plug and Play 214 port external DVD ROM drive 98 ports expansion 135 LAN 134 RGB monitor 134 Universal Serial Bus 135 power computer will not start 208 connecting cable to AC Adapter 52 energy saving features 114 Power Saver settings 170 problem solving 218 turning on the power 57 power button 67 power cable connectors 258 power off guidelines 84 power source connecting 52 power usage mode hot key 125 power usage modes 124 powering down the computer 101 110 options 101 precautions 44 primary control button 81 printer connecting 76 problem solving 231 setting up 77 printing a file 95 problem solving AC power 218 accessing disk drives 209 battery charge does not last 219 battery not charging 218 cannot insert diskette in drive 225 cannot read a diskette 225 changing display properties 222 checking device properties 216 computer hangs when PC Card inserted 229 computer will not power up 208 contacting Toshiba 246 247 corrupted damaged data files 225 Device Manager 215 disabling
151. k 221 display options built in display only 138 external monitor only 138 simultaneous viewing 138 display panel closing 84 opening 56 displaying folder information 150 disposal information 28 disposing of used batteries 131 DMA Direct Memory Access 214 double click 81 DVD player general problems 236 DVD ROM drive external 98 problems 226 troubleshooting 226 DVD ROM multi function drive problems 226 E environment computer friendly 43 300 error Messages device driver conflict 213 general hardware problem 213 non system disk or disk error 210 225 problem with display settings current settings not working with hardware 222 program has performed an illegal operation 207 warning resume failure 209 Error checking 224 Ethernet LAN Port disabling 153 using 153 expansion capability 134 expansion memory slot 60 external diskette drive 135 DVD ROM drive 98 keyboard 136 monitor connecting 137 not working 223 F FAT File Allocation Table 224 FCC Notice Declaration of Conformity Information 3 FCC requirements 4 features 87 file extensions 95 files WAV 156 backing up 88 96 printing 95 restoring 97 saving 93 Fn key assigning functions 160 Fn esse 159 assigning keys 160 change remove key assignments 163 drag and drop 160 keyboard 159 starting 159 using keyboard or pointing device 161 viewing key assignments 162 folders displaying information 150 H hard disk drive light 58
152. k Finland France Germany Greece Ireland Italy Liechtenstein Luxembourg Netherlands New Zealand Norway Portugal Sweden Switzerland UK USA Turbo Mode 5 GHz Canada USA CO 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 Switzerland UK Uruguay USA Venezuela Approved Countries Regions for use for the Toshiba Mini PCI Wireless LAN Card This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries regions in the following table 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 20 Portugal Singapore Spain Sweden Switzerland Thailand UK USA Approved Countries Regions for use for
153. kip forward Skip backward Sample Sound Recorder screen 3 Click the Record button and speak normally into the microphone NOTE You can only record 60 seconds at a time T 4 When you have finished recording click the Stop button J 5 To hear what you just recorded click the Play button 6 To save the file select Save from the File menu NOTE The microphone on your computer might be set to Mute To check this click Start point to All Programs Accessories Entertainment and then click Volume Control Chapter 6 Toshiba Utilities Your computer includes several utilities designed to help you to reconfigure your system to best meet your individual needs Together these allow you to ascertain certain system details set additional options or change default options These utilities are described in this chapter Fn esse Hotkey utility Toshiba Mobile Extension TOSHIBA Assist Trusted Platform Module TPM HDD Protection TOSHIBA Button Controls TOSHIBA Power Saver TOSHIBA Hardware Setup TOSHIBA Password Utility TOSHIBA Touch and Launch TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 158 Toshiba Utilities Q Fn esse 1 D TOSHIBA SD Memory Boot Utility Fingerprint recognition utility Fn esse The operating system shortcuts and Toshiba s Fn esse program provide quick ways to open programs documents and folders from within any program without using the Start
154. le to the user s icon To share a file with all users drag the file to the center of the summit table There are other ways to send files to users To send files to all SUMMIT users 1 Right click on the file and select Send to SUMMIT Devices 2 Click Send To send files to a user without creating a SUMMIT meeting 21 8 Using ConfigFree with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities 1 Drag and drop the file to the Wireless radar icon on the ConfigFree Launcher 2 Right click on the file and choose a file recipient 3 Click Send An Access Point may not always be available To find out how to use Quick Connect to launch ConfigFree Summit see Direct Link Toshiba Device on page 280 Quick Connect The Quick Connect feature includes two options Toshiba Wireless Projector Switches the Wireless LAN connection to connect to a Toshiba Wireless Projector Direct Link Toshiba Device Launches ConfigFree SUMMIT Toshiba Wireless Projector The Quick Connect feature switches the Wireless LAN connection to connect to a Toshiba Wireless Projector Once the projector utility is installed launching the Quick Connect utility automatically opens the Wireless Data Projector Application There you can configure how you would like to use the projector To connect to a Toshiba Wireless Projector 1 Click the icon in the system tray 2 Move the mouse pointer to Toshiba Wireless Projector DPJ then click C
155. lem playing DVDs you may be able to fix the problem yourself For general problems playing a DVD title try the following Steps 1 If using an external DVD ROM or multi function drive make sure the drive s cable is properly connected to the computer 1 Verify that the disc is in a format that the drive supports Ensure that the disc is properly inserted in the drive tray Ensure that the Display properties are not True Color 24 bit If it is set to 24 bit color there may be a video format error To verify your display settings Click Start Control Panel Appearance and Themes and double click Display Click on the Settings tab and check the Color Palette It should be set to High Color 16 bit If itis not set to High Color change the settings to 16 bit color and click OK 4 Clean the disc and try again lf Something Goes Wrong 23 DVD operating problems A dirty drive can also cause audio problems If you have tried several discs and all fail consider sending your drive to an authorized service provider to get it cleaned Verify that your computer recognizes your DVD ROM drive To do this Double click the My Computer icon on the desktop The DVD ROM drive should appear in the list See Checking device properties on page 216 for instructions on using Device Manager to view the DVD ROM properties Check the Toshiba Web site for new information on DVD ROM drives and their operation A
156. les for each corner on Touch Pad E Table List Switch Window Top Left Top Right ktop F Switch Window Bottom Left Bottom Right Se Favorites v B Desktop New Table C Disable Touch and Launch Sample TOSHIBA Touch and Launch Settings window In the Corner Assignment section you can change the icons you see at the four corners of the TOSHIBA Touch and Launch window using the drop down list boxes The icons are referred to as tables in the TOSHIBA Touch and Launch Settings dialog box The TouchPad settings button allows you to define how sensitive the TouchPad will be to your finger on the TouchPad before it activates the TOSHIBA Touch and Launch window The Window settings button allows you to control the size and transparency of the TOSHIBA Touch and Launch window The Option button allows you to define how folders will open define visual effects and control when to show help A list of tables appears in the Table section of the TOSHIBA Touch and Launch Settings window These are the same items icons you can choose in the Corner Assignment section of the TOSHIBA Touch and Launch Settings As you 1 18 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Zooming Utility select a table the Settings button may become active Not all tables have settings The New Table button allows you to create a new table The Delete button deletes the selected table Disabling or enabling TOSHIBA Touch and Laun
157. lity Fingerprint Capture Window Function File Encryption Decryption Authentication le Encryption Decyption Authentication Additional Information Available means of authentication Sample Authentication Toolbar Function This indicates the function that is being attempted Login User or Access Additional information Additional instructions or information are displayed during authentication Fingerprint capture window This shows the results of fingerprint authentication Available means of authentication These icons indicate the types of authentication that are available for use In particular highlighted icons indicate the types of authentication used for the current function When prompted to authenticate you must either enter the master password or swipe your fingerprint or both Remembering passwords You can make OmniPass remember the login credentials user name password etc for any password protected resource such as an application or a Web site using the Remember Password procedure Once this is done all you need to do to access the resource is to pass the authentication in effect for that resource you no longer need to remember and enter the login information This is of great benefit when 1 96 Toshiba Utilities Fingerprint recognition utility OmniPass is used to remember the login credentials for many different resources To use the Remember Password procedur
158. lled and used in strict accordance with the manufacturer s instructions as described in the user documentation that comes with the product This device complies with the following radio frequency and safety standards Canada Industry Canada IC This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada 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 a accepter tout brouillage radio lectrique re u m me si ce brouillage est susceptible de compromettre le fonctionnement du dispositif The term IC before the equipment certification number only signifies that the Industry Canada technical specifications were met To prevent radio interference to the licensed service this device is intended
159. mation about taking care of your computer s main battery see Taking care of your battery on page 128 Cleaning the computer CAUTION Keep liquids including cleaning fluid out of the computer s keyboard speaker grille and other openings Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to clean the computer To keep your computer clean gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth 86 Getting Started Caring for your computer Moving the computer Before moving your computer even across the room make sure all disk activity has ended the drive in use light stops glowing and all external peripheral cables are disconnected CAUTION Do not pick up the computer by its display panel or by the back where the ports are located Doing so could damage the system Using a computer lock 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 computer lock cable For more information on purchasing a cable lock visit accessories toshiba com Sample computer lock cable To secure the computer 1 Wrap the cable through or around some part of a heavy object Make sure there is no way for a potential thief to slip the cable off the object Pass the locking end through the loop W 3 _ Insert the cable s locking end into the security lock slot
160. metimes 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 224 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Error checking Run Error checking which analyzes the directories files and File Allocation Table FAT on the disk and repairs any damage it finds To run Error checking 1 Click Start then click My Computer 2 Right click the drive you want to check 3 On the pop up menu click Properties The drive s Properties box appears NOTE This feature is not available for CD DVD drives 4 Click the Tools tab 5 Click the Check now button The Check Disk All Apps box appears 6 You can choose one or both options Automatically fix file system errors Scan for and attempt recovery of bad sectors 7 Click Start Error checking tests and repairs the disk Your hard disk seems very slow If you have been using your computer for some time your files may have become fragmented Run Disk Defragmenter To do this click Start then click All Programs point to Accessories and System Tools and click Disk Defragmenter lf Something Goes Wrong 225 Resolving a hardware conflict Your data files are damaged or corrupted Refer to your software documentation for file recovery procedures Ma
161. mly 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 229 lf Something Goes Wrong 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 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
162. mong multiple PCs An automatic discovery feature that allows your computer to detect new and intelligent devices 144 Exploring Your Computer s Features 1 4H Personalizing your desktop Personalizing your desktop Your desktop is your virtual workspace This section explains how to customize its features for the way you like to work You can customize the following aspects of the desktop Taskbar which resources to display for quick access Web content interface what information from the Internet to always display Desktop style how windows are displayed and how to browse folders and files Toolbars what information appears at the top of each window NOTE The procedures described in this users guide assume that the default setup for Windows is in effect If you make any of the changes described in this section the instructions sample screens and steps listed elsewhere in this user s guide may differ slightly from your computers settings Customizing the taskbar As you work the taskbar changes to reflect what you are doing Its icons provide shortcuts to programs documents files folders system features and components Open applications also have Forward and Backward buttons to allow navigation through folders documents and Web sites 1 46 Exploring Your Computer s Features Personalizing your desktop For example you can personalize the taskbar to include Quick Launch icons an
163. mory module should be completely inserted into the socket and level when secured in place The clips on either side of the memory module snap into place when the memory module is properly inserted 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and tighten the screw 15 Re insert the battery For more information on inserting the battery see Changing the main battery on page 126 16 Turn the computer right side up 17 Reconnect the cables 18 Restart the computer y J TECHNICAL NOTE You must have at least one memory f module installed for the computer to work wh You can now continue setting up the computer When the operating system has loaded you can verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module 64 Getting Started Removing a memory module If you are adding an extra memory module after setting up the computer verify that the computer has recognized it correctly as described in Checking total memory on page 65 Removing a memory module If you need to remove a memory module 1 Complete steps 1 8 in Installing a memory module on page 59 to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover CAUTION Do not try to remove a memory module with the computer turned on You can damage the computer and the device Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in standby mode The computer could hang up the next time you turn it on and data in memory will b
164. n 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 or individual The telephone number provided may not be a 900 number or any other number for which charges exceed local or long distance transmission charges In order to program this information into your fax transmission refer to the fax software instructions installed on this computer Alarm Equipment If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to the telephone line ensure the installation of this equipment does not disable your alarm equipment If you have questions about what will disable alarm equipment consult your telephone company or a qualified installer Instructions for IC CS 03 Certified Equipment 1 NOTICE The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment This certification means that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network protective operational and safety requirements as prescribed in the appropriate Terminal Equipment Technical Requirements document s The Department does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the user s satisfaction Before installing this equipment users should ensure that it is permissible to be connected to the facilities of the local telecommunicatio
165. n off computer window appears 2 Click Turn Off The computer turns off If you are connected to a domain server 1 Click Start Shut down The Shut Down window appears Select Shut down from the drop down list Click OK The computer shuts down completely Your program performs an illegal operation If you receive the message Your program has performed an illegal operation close the window and continue working If it happens again record the details of the message and consult the software manufacturer 208 lf Something Goes Wrong Problems when you turn on the computer To record the details 1 Click the Details button and select the text the operating system displays The Details button displays information that the software manufacturer needs to help you solve your problem 2 Press Ctrl and c simultaneously to copy the text to the clipboard 3 Open Notepad click Start All Programs Accessories and then click Notepad 4 Press Ctrl and v simultaneously to paste the details into Notepad 5 Adda paragraph break and type some notes describing what you were doing when you received the message and how the error can be reproduced 6 Save the file and refer to it when you contact the software manufacturer Problems when you turn on the computer These problems may occur when you turn on the power The computer will not start Make sure you attached the AC adapter and power cord cable properly or installed
166. nces 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 Restricted frequency band only channels 1 to 7 2400 MHz and 2454 MHz respectively may be used outdoors in France Please contact A R T http www art telecom fr for applicable procedures to follow Bande de fr quence restreinte seuls les canaux 1 7 2400 et 2454 MHz respectivement doivent tre utilis s endroits ext rieur en France Vous pouvez contacter Autorit de R gulation des T l communiations http www art telecom fr pour la proc dure a suivre License required for indoor use Use with outdoor installations not allowed E necessaria la concessione ministeriale anche per l uso interno Verificare con 1 rivenditori la procedura da seguire Nederland License required for outdoor installations Check with reseller for A te o S AN Licentie verplicht voor gebruik met buitenantennes Neem contact op O rekap paee aT 802 1 1a 5 GHz Australia Austria Belgium Canada Denmark Finland France Germany Greece Ireland Italy Liechtenstein Luxembourg Netherlands New Zealand Norway Portugal Sweden Switzerland UK USA Turbo Mode 5 GHz Canada USA Europe Restrictions for use of 5 GHz Frequencies in
167. nd if saved to disk given a name by which it can be retrieved See also file double click To press a TouchPad control button or mouse button rapidly twice In the Windows operating system this refers to the left TouchPad control button or 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 a TouchPad control button or mouse button while moving the cursor to drag a selected object In the Windows operating system this refers to the left TouchPad control button or mouse button unless otherwise stated driver See device driver 290 DVD An individual digital versatile or video disc See also DVD ROM 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 F 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 b
168. nd select Send to Bluetooth Devices 210 Using ConfigFree with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities G Preview ater pae Edit Print Open With Nin Send to SUMMIT member gt to Bluetooth Pocket_PC 00 0E 6D 4C 38 E1 7 SPA1OXPSP2_1 00 03 7A 09 D8 t Add to Zip t Add to Water liies zip Search other devices Sample selecting Send to Bluetooth Devices option 2 Choose a file recipient 3 Click Send NOTE During a file transfer connecting and disconnecting to the selected device will occur automatically Disconnecting from a Bluetooth device To disconnect from a Bluetooth device 1 Place the cursor on top of the connected line The icon changes to a pair of scissors 2 Click to disconnect from the device Profile Settings The Profile Settings utility lets you save network settings in profiles ConfigFree profiles are useful for easily switching network settings and devices You can switch network 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 Using ConfigFree with your Toshiba Computer 211 ConfigFree Utilities office and at home can set up profiles to handle these networking environments A profile contains the currently configured network settings on the com
169. ne if your computer has an internal Wi Fi adapter check the device list in Device Manager part of the Windows Control Panel Some Toshiba models may have a Wi Fi antenna switch even though they do not have an internal Wi Fi adapter Verify that signal strength is good using the utility provided with the Wi Fi adapter If another computer is on the same network verify that it has network access and can connect to the Internet If for example the other computer cannot browse to a public website the ISP s Internet Service Provider service may be disrupted Verify that the Service Set Identifier SSID or network name is correct 1 e that it matches the SSID assigned to the access point you are attempting to connect through SSIDs are case sensitive Toshiba provides a Client Manager utility for setting and managing SSIDs 234 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Check Control Panel s Device Manager to verify that the Wi Fi adapter is recognized by Windows and that the driver is loaded Carefully note any error messages these will be very helpful if you should confer with a support technician at a later time Verify that the network connection is configured to obtain its Internet Protocol IP address dynamically 1 Click Start Control Panel 2 Double click Network Connections 3 Right click the name of your wireless network connection then click Properties 4 Select Internet Prot
170. ng A confirmation message displays reminding you that all data will be lost during the recovery process Be sure you have saved your work before proceeding 2 Click Yes to begin the recovery Once complete a message displays that the HDD has been recovered 3 Press any key on the keyboard to restart the computer 170 Getting Started Hard Disk Drive HDD Recovery Utilities Recovering the C partition of the HDD without changing the current partition size CAUTION Recovering the C drive to its factory default setting reformats your drive and your information on the recovered drive will be lost Be sure to save your work first If you have created other partitions for example a D drive those partitions and any information on them will not be affected and will remain intact To recover only your C drive 1 Press 2 on the keyboard when the TOSHIBA HDD Recovery Utility screen displays A confirmation message appears reminding you that all information on the C drive will be lost during the recovery process Be sure you have saved your work before proceeding 2 Click Yes to begin the restoration Once complete a message displays that the HDD has been recovered 3 Press any key on your keyboard to restart the computer Recovering the C partition with a user specified size CAUTION Resizing and recovering your C drive to its factory default setting reformats all partitions on the HDD for example if you cr
171. ngs to discover the locations of the files When you have finished copying files to the CD window click File Write these files to CD A CD Writing Wizard will appear prompting for a name for the CD You may accept the default name or enter a new more descriptive name Click Next to continue The CD Writing Wizard will now write the selected files to the CD It is best not to use the computer for any other tasks during this operation so as not to interrupt it Finally click Finish The CD will be ejected It should contain all of the files you have selected but you may easily verify this by placing the CD back into the drive and viewing the list of files 2 4 4 lf Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits Favorites bookmarks for Internet Explorer and other Web browsers Follow these steps to back up your Favorites for Internet Explorer ver 5 0 or newer 1 In Internet Explorer click File Import and Export 2 The Import Export Wizard will appear Click Next 3 Click Export Favorites Next To restore the Favorites to the hard disk drive later you would select Import Favorites from this list 4 A list of your Favorites folders will appear with the top level Favorites folder selected highlighted Click Next to back up all of your Favorites or select a particular Favorites folder to back up then click Next 5 In the Export Favorites Destination window use the Browse button to browse to the
172. niPass will use to verify your identity Then you provide OmniPass with the appropriate information for each user account application programs Web sites etc that is to be covered by the master password Enrolling in OmniPass Before using OmniPass you must specify your user name and password specify the device to be used for fingerprint authentication and capture your fingerprints This process 1s called enrollment Before you can enroll in OmniPass you must have a Windows login password If you do not have one create one as follows 1 Click Start then select Control Panel 2 Double click User Accounts then select Change an Account Toshiba Utilities 1 89 Fingerprint recognition utility Select the user from the list then select Create Password and follow the instructions When you are finished creating a Windows password you are ready to enroll in OmniPass To enroll in OmniPass perform the following steps 1 OmniPas Click Start then select All Programs Softex OmniPass Enrollment Wizard The enrollment wizard displays the welcome screen shown below Click Enroll to continue s Enrollment Wizard CULL Sample OmniPass welcome screen NOTE The first time you use your computer OmniPass runs automatically At that point however you do not yet have a Windows password Therefore DO NOT click Enroll in the welcome screen Instead click Cancel to exit OmniPass To create a password
173. nitor see Using an external monitor on page 137 Connect a local printer see Connecting a printer on page 76 Connect an external DVD ROM or multi function drive see Connecting an external DVD ROM multi function drive on page 98 Install PC Cards see Using PC Cards on page 138 Getting Started D Connecting the AC adapter Connecting the AC adapter Your computer requires power to operate Use the power cord cable and AC adapter to connect the computer to a live electrical outlet or to charge the computer s battery AWARNING Never pull on a power cord cable to remove a plug from a socket Always grasp the plug directly Failure to follow this instruction may damage the cord cable and or result in a fire or electric shock possibly resulting in serious injury When you connect the AC adapter to the computer always follow the steps in the exact order as described in the User s Guide 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 Always use the Toshiba AC adapter that was provided with your computer or use Toshiba recommended alternate models to avoid any risk of fire or other damage to the computer Use of an incompatible AC a
174. nly hard disk in a computer is usually fixed but some computers have secondary hard disks that are removable By default the primary hard disk is referred to as drive C hardware The physical components of a computer system Compare software 292 sn 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 hot swapping The ability to add or remove devices from a computer while the computer is running and have the operating system automatically recognize the change icon A small image displayed on the screen that represents a function file or program interlaced A method of refreshing a computer screen in which only every other line of pixels is refreshed Interlaced monitors take two passes to create a complete screen image Compare non interlaced internal device See device Internet The decen
175. ns company The equipment must also be installed using an acceptable method of connection The customer should be aware that compliance with the above conditions may not prevent degradation of service in some situations Repairs to certified equipment should be coordinated by a representative designated by the supplier Any repairs or alterations made by the user to this equipment 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 subj
176. ny software packages automatically create backup files You may also be able to recover lost data using utility software Consult your network administrator Some programs run correctly but others do not This is probably a configuration problem If a program does not run properly refer to its documentation and check that the hardware configuration meets its needs A diskette will not go into the optional external diskette drive You may already have a diskette in the drive Make sure the drive is empty You may be inserting the diskette incorrectly Hold 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 drive does not have the files necessary to start the computer Replace it with a bootable diskette The drive cannot read a diskette Try another diskette If you can access the second diskette the first diskette not the drive is probably causing the problem Run Error checking on the faulty diskette for instructions see Disk drive problems on page 223 226 lf Something Goes
177. o recognize a strange extension and may refuse to handle your file correctly GA TECHNICAL NOTE By default the Windows XP operating y system does not show file extensions For information on a a showing or hiding file extensions see your Windows XP online help Printing your work Verify that the Windows XP operating system is set up for your printer as described in Connecting a printer on page 76 A TECHNICAL NOTE You only need to set up the printer the first P time you connect it If you use more than one printer or are e A changing printers you will need to set up the operating system to run with the additional printer s To print a file 1 If your printer is not on turn it on 2 Open the File menu of your Windows program and click Print The program displays a Print dialog box 96 Learning the Basics Backing up your files a General Options Select Printer a eo BS amp Add Printer Fax Printer Status Ready _ Print to file Location Comment Find Printer Page Range all Number of copies 1 O Pages 1 Lhi a Enter either a single page number or a single i e 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 Back up all the files you create in case something happens to your computer You can back
178. ocol TCP IP then click Properties 5 Select Obtain an IP address automatically 6 Click OK then click Close Use IPCONFIG to verify that the computer has a useful IP address one other than the private address of 169 254 xxx xxx assigned by Windows Click Start then click Run Enter Cmd and press Enter Enter IPCONFIG ALL and press Enter The IP address for each active network adapter will be displayed Connect your computer directly to your router or broadband modem by plugging a standard CATS Ethernet patch cable sold separately into your computer s RJ45 Ethernet port If your connection problem disappears the problem lies in the Wi Fi part of your network lf Something Goes Wrong 235 Resolving a hardware conflict Use the PING command to verify a connection to the gateway at 192 168 1 1 a default gateway for most wireless routers Click Start then click Run Enter Cmd and press Enter Enter PING 192 168 1 1 at the command prompt and press Enter If Request Timed Out or another error message appears in response then the problem is probably Wi Fi related If you have enabled any security provisions closed system MAC address filtering Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP etc check the access point vendor s website for recent firmware upgrades Problems with WEP keys in particular are frequently addressed in new firmware releases Special considerations for Window
179. oes not charge while the computer is turned off even when AC power is attached The RTC battery charges when the computer is powered on For more information about installing or removing the main battery see Changing the main battery on page 126 Getting Started DH Using the computer for the first time Using the computer for the first time NOTE The first time you use your computer a utility called OmniPass runs automatically When you see the OmniPass welcome screen DO NOT click Enroll Instead click Cancel to exit OmniPass You must first establish a Windows password before you can use the OmniPass utility For information on OmniPass see Fingerprint recognition utility on page 187 A A 2 Fm NCORPORATED OmniPass SS SS Eee Sample OmniPass welcome screen 56 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time Opening the display panel Lift the display panel to open it I wT Opening the display panel CAUTION l0 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 screen display when you turn on your PC Your display contains an extremely large number of thin film transistors TFT and is manufactured using high precision technology Any small bright dots that may appear on your display are an intrinsic characteristi
180. off inside the computer and damage it lf Something Goes Wrong 221 Resolving a hardware conflict Some discs run correctly but others do not Check the type of disc you are using The DVD ROM drive supports the Digital Versatile Disc DVD formats DVD ROM DVD R read only plus CD ROM CD R read only and CD RW read only If the problem is with a data CD or DVD refer to the software s documentation and check that the hardware configuration meets the program s needs The disc will not come out of the drive when you click the eject button on the screen Press the button on the DVD ROM drive itself For additional information see You press the disc eject button but the drive tray does not slide out on page 226 Sound system problems You do not hear any sound from the computer Adjust the volume control Try pressing Fn Esc to see if volume mute is disabled If you are using external headphones or speakers check that they are securely connected to your computer The computer emits a loud high pitched noise This is feedback between the microphone and the speakers It occurs in any sound system when input from a microphone is fed to the speakers and the speaker volume is too loud Adjust the volume control PC Card problems PC Cards PCMCIA compatible include many types of devices such as a removable hard disk additional memory or a pager Most PC Card problems occur during installation
181. olume control 155 W Web sites 247 Toshiba 248 Wi Fi wireless networking 153 Windows XP Help and Support 212 problem solving 210 special features 144 wireless interoperability 7 wireless networking 153 wizards Add Printer 78
182. ompts 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 main battery power c The computer s main battery light gives you an indication of the main battery s current charge Glows amber while the main battery is being charged AC adapter connected Glows blue when the main battery is fully charged 1 2 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power Is unlit when the battery has discharged the battery is not charging or the AC adapter is not plugged into the computer or AC outlet NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending upon power management settings applications and features used Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is time to recharge the main battery or plug in the AC adapter NOTE lf the AC power light flashes amber during charging either the battery pack is malfunctioning or it is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply Disconnect the AC cable and remove the battery pack see Changing the main battery on page 126 for information on replacing the main battery HINT Be careful not to confuse the battery light a the on off light and the power button light above the keyboard When the on off light or power button light flashes amber it indicates that the system is Suspended using
183. ompts you to verify the password type it again and press Enter If the two passwords match System Setup displays Registered Note that you can only change not delete the user password if a master password is registered Press End to save the change When System Setup prompts you to confirm your change Press Y Deleting the hard disk drive master and user passwords in the System Setup HINT You must delete the hard disk drive master password before you can delete the hard disk drive user password To delete the master and user passwords in System Setup 1 Click Start then click Shutdown and click OK The computer shuts down Hold down the Esc key and press and hold the power button until the on off light on the system indicator panel illuminates blue for approximately one second When Toshiba Utilities 1 8 Fingerprint recognition utility the following message appears on the screen Check system Then press F1 key press F1 The System Setup screen appears Press H to move to the HDD PASSWORD section on the screen Select the Master Password using the down arrow key Press the spacebar then enter the master password and press Enter If you want to delete the master password leave the password field blank and press Enter twice System Setup displays Not Registered The user password will also display as Not Registered Press End to save the change When System Setup promp
184. omputer 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 printer on page 76 or in the instructions that came with the printer You may have connected the printer while the computer is on Disable Standby mode turn off the computer and turn off the printer Turn the printer back on make sure it is on line then turn the computer back on Try printing another file For example you could create and attempt to print a short test file using Notepad If a Notepad file prints correctly the problem may be in your original file If you cannot resolve the problem contact the printer s manufacturer The printer will not print what you see on the screen Many programs display information on the screen differently from the way they print it See if your program has a print preview mode This mode lets you see your work exactly as it will print Contact the software manufacturer for more information 230 lf Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Modem problems This section lists common modem problems The modem will not receive or transmit properly Make sure the cable from the modem to the telephone line is firmly connected to the computer s modem port and the telephone line jack Check the port settings to make sure the hardware and software are referring to the same COM port See
185. on your computer then engage the locking device The computer is now securely locked Chapter 2 Learning the Basics This chapter lists computing tips and provides important information about the system s 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 93 for further information HINT Some programs have an automatic save feature which you can turn on This feature saves your file to the hard disk at preset intervals See your software documentation for details 3 OO Learning the Basics Computing tips Back up your files to discs or other removable storage 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 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 of
186. ones 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 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 airplanes or In any other environment where the risk of interference to other devices or services is perceived or identified as harmful If you are uncertain of the policy that applies on the use of wireless devices in a specific organization or environment e g airports you are encouraged to ask for authorization to use the device with Bluetooth wireless technology prior to turning on the equipment 22 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 prov
187. onnect 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 Using ConfigFree with your Toshiba Computer 219 ConfigFree Utilities To review the current Toshiba Wireless Projector settings and change them if necessary 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 v Stay on the task tray 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 2 80 Using ConfigFree with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities The wireless LAN configuration returns to the settings that were last used before the Quick Connect funct
188. open an item point to select Double click to open an item single click to select Restore Defaults Sample Folder Options dialog box 3 Click the preferred options 4 Click Apply then OK Exploring Your Computer s Features 1 49 Personalizing your desktop Personalizing individual windows Just as you can display a Web page on your desktop you can also display a Web page in an individual window If you subscribe to the Web page it can be automatically updated on a regular basis For example using this Web integration feature you can monitor weather game scores stock prices or headlines all in the window of your choice Customizing window toolbars You can display one or more customizable toolbars at the top of a window As you browse the operating system detects the kind of information presented in the window and automatically displays the appropriate toolbar buttons and menus You can also add these toolbars to the taskbar Address bar Standard buttons EXPLORE D SHortcudko moviemb Sp Local Disk C Devices with Removable Storage j CD Drive D gt Sample toolbar locations 1 50 Exploring Your Computer s Features Personalizing your desktop The elements you can add to the top of the window are Toolbar element Description Standard buttons Displays buttons for commonly used commands such as copying pasting deleting items changing views and browsing backwa
189. or a longer period power down the computer The Windows XP Professional operating system uses the Shut down command to power down the computer if you are connected to a Windows network server domain server or the Turn Off command if you are not When the hard disk drive light on the system indicator panel is on do not turn off the power Doing so may damage your hard disk For more information see Powering off the computer on page 83 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 Closing the display panel When you are finished using the computer power off and close the display panel to keep dust and dirt out of the computer If you close the display panel while the computer is still on and if you have an action feature set the computer will perform that action Nothing Standby Hibernate For more information see TOSHIBA Power Saver on page 169 Getting Started 85 Caring for your computer Different ways to turn the computer on and off Pressing the power button is not the only way to turn on and off the computer Alternatives include Using Hot Key combinations Opening and closing the display panel For more information see Using Hibernation on page 107 and Using Standby on page 110 Caring for your computer This section gives tips on cleaning and moving your computer For infor
190. orners are the numeric overlay keys To turn the numeric overlay on press Fn and F11 simultaneously The numeric mode light on the keyboard indicator panel glows when the numeric overlay is on To turn off the numeric overlay hold down the Fn key and press F11 again The numeric mode light on the keyboard indicator panel goes out Using the overlay for cursor control 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 Learning the Basics 93 Saving your work 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 Saving your work Before you turn off the computer save your work on the hard disk drive or a diskette CAUTION Always save your data even when you are using Standby mode If your battery fully discharges your information will be lost Your computer can be configured to warn you when the battery is running low see Setting battery alarms on page 123 Many programs offer a feature that saves documents at regular intervals Check your program s documentation to see if it has an automatic save feature 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 cr
191. ors you want Wam Undock Service Eject PC and Sleep Service Sleep Mode Standby v Check WeakeON Device C Parallel Port Check Notify Message Setting Show undock complete message Show message when AC has been disconnected Sample TOSHIBA Mobile Extension Service tab options 4 Under the Display Change Service tab you can set the default display configuration you wish to use when docking the system to the optional Slim Port Replicator Toshiba Utilities 1 65 TOSHIBA Assist TOSHIBA Mobile Extension Mobile Extension Service Display Change Service Select the behaviors you want C Display Change Service a arer Sample Display Change Service tab options For more information about expansion devices see Using an expansion device on page 134 TOSHIBA Assist The TOSHIBA Assist provides quick access to computer functions and allows you to customize a range of computer settings To access the control panel 1 Click Start All Programs Toshiba Utilities then click Toshiba Assist The TOSHIBA Assist window appears 1 66 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Assist A ConfigFree Atheros Client Toshiba Connectiv Utility Applicat You can connect your computer to network more easily Sample TOSHIBA Assist window The TOSHIBA Assist offers four categories of features Connect gt Secure gt Protect
192. otebook computers because of its shallow depth and high quality color Active matrix displays are viewable from wider angles than most passive matrix displays adapter A device that provides a compatible connection between two units For example the computer s internal display adapter receives information from the software and translates it into images on the screen An adapter can take a number of forms from a microprocessor to a simple connector An intelligent adapter one that is capable of doing some processing may also be called a controller 286 alternating current AC The type of power usually supplied to residential and commercial wall outlets AC reverses its direction at regular intervals Compare direct current DC application A computer program that you use to perform tasks of a specific type Applications include word processors spreadsheets and database management systems See also program F 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
193. ots per inch dual supertwist nematic digital versatile or video disc digital versatile or video disc read only memory enhanced capabilities port erasable programmable read only memory file allocation table Federal Communications Commission fast infrared gigabyte hard disk drive Hypertext Markup Language Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers input output interrupt request Internet service provider kilobyte local area network liquid crystal display line printer port parallel port large scale integration megabyte Musical Instrument Digital Interface personal computer Peripheral Component Interconnect Personal Computer Memory Card International Association wn 285 RAM random access memory RFI radio frequency interference ROM read only memory RTC real time clock SCSI small computer system interface SDRAM synchronous dynamic random access 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 following 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 n
194. ou will not be able to start the computer Insert a system diskette into the optional external diskette drive and press F12 when the machine starts and use the arrow keys to select the boot up device The computer displays the WARNING RESUME FAILURE message The computer was placed in Standby mode and the battery has discharged Data stored in the computer s memory has been lost Data stored in the computer s hard drive may not be affected Always save your data even when you are using Standby If your battery fully discharges information that has not been saved will be lost Your computer can be configured to warn you when the battery is running low see What to do when the main battery runs low on page 122 21 0 lf Something Goes Wrong The Windows operating system is not working If you are running on battery power it is recommended that you do not leave the computer in Standby mode for long periods of time To charge the battery leave the computer plugged into a live wall outlet for several hours For more information see Charging batteries on page 117 The computer displays the Non System disk or disk error message Make sure there is no diskette in the optional external diskette drive If there is a diskette in the drive remove it and press any key to continue If pressing any key does not work press Ctrl Alt and Del to restart the computer For more information see The computer is not accessing
195. ould damage the drive You would also be exposed to laser light or other safety hazards resulting in serious injury Always contact an authorized Toshiba service provider if any repair or adjustment is required 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 0061 Japan CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LASER KLASSE 1 IW V Teya 9 This 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 Never attempt to disassemble adjust or repair a CD DVD drive CD RW drive Multi drive or any other optical drive You could damage the drive You would also be exposed to laser light or other safety hazards resulting in serious Injury Always contact an authorized Toshiba service provider if any LASSER KLASSE 1 repair or adjustment is required 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 us
196. ovides 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 216 lf Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Disabling a device 1 7 Open the Start menu and click Control Panel then click Performance and Maintenance Click the Administrative Tools icon Double click Computer Management then click Device Manager Select the specific device from the device category To expand a device category double click the category In the toolbar look to the far right for an icon of a monitor with a strike mark through a circle on the front This is the disable feature Click the icon You are given the option of disabling the device Click Yes to disable the device or No to cancel Checking device properties Device Manager provides a way to view the properties of a device Properties include the name of the manufacturer the type of device the drivers installed and the system resources assigned to the device To check a device s properties 1 Open the Start menu and click Control Panel then click Performance and Maintenance Click the Administrative Tools icon Double click Computer Management then click Device Manag
197. ower Saver Properties dialog box and clicking OK you can reconfigure that function You may choose a power saving management strategy to best suit your computing needs If you are running on batteries and the programs that you are using do not require a lot of system resources you may experience longer work sessions by enabling the Normal or Long Life settings Toshiba Utilities 1 11 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup Any options that you change become the default settings when you exit the program You do not have to restart your system before they become default settings TOSHIBA Hardware Setup TOSHIBA Hardware Setup is the Toshiba configuration management tool To access it 1 Click Start All Programs Toshiba 2 Point to Utilities then select Toshiba Assist The TOSHIBA Assist window appears Click the Optimize tab Double click the Toshiba Hardware Settings icon The TOSHIBA HWSetup window appears 6 TOSHIBA HWSetup Boot Priority Keyboard USB LAN General __ Device Config Display CPU TOSHIBA HW Setup program allows you to configure your J computer Setup BIOS Version 0 54 02 25 2005 Sample TOSHIBA HWSetup window The TOSHIBA HWSetup window contains tabs for each hardware setup option available for your system To access a specific hardware option select the appropriate tab then select the desired options The tabs are 1 2 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Hardware Setup Gener
198. puter as well as information about any network devices The following settings can be saved or captured in a profile Internet settings includes LAN settings proxy server settings and the address of a home page that opens automatically when Internet Explorer starts Devices lets you enable or disable settings of wired and wireless network devices infrared devices and set the power status of Bluetooth antennas TCP IP settings includes DHCP IP address subnet mask default gateway DNS server and WINS server settings Personal firewall settings for Internet connections Dial up connection settings for the default connection File and printer sharing settings Printer settings for the default printer Bluetooth Security Level for example high or medium To create a profile 1 Zz 3 4 un 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 212 Using ConfigFree with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities 8 Click the icon at the bottom of the screen to display more capture options 9 Under Captured Items select the items you want to capture for this profile 10 If connecting with a wireless network select th
199. r Shut down To start the computer up again press and release the power button the on off light changes to blue Learning the Basics 1 0 7 Using Hibernation Using Hibernation Enabling the Hibernation command Hibernation is a default setting If it should become disabled you can enable it as follows 1 Click Start Control Panel The Control Panel window appears Click Performance and Maintenance Click the TOSHIBA Power Saver icon The TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window appears 4 Click on the Setup Action tab 2 TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties n gt Current power source AC power Battery remaining 100 Standby Life Time 67 hours Life under Hibernation Time 27 days Setup Items Manual Setup When press the power button Shut down When close the lid N Hibernate Prompt for password when computer resumes from standby On O Enable Disable Setup Alarm whe vias z A a Low battery alarm Critical battery alarm Alarm level ay ag a 10 2 Notification method ES Message iy Message x Action after alarm f No action w Hibernate m Run program ma Disable iy Disable Sample TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window 5 Select the options you want from the drop down lists When I press the power button Set this option to Shutdown if you want the computer to turn off when you press the power button
200. r light should glow blue and the battery light should glow amber to indicate that the battery pack is being charged If the DC IN or AC power light indicator does not glow power is not being supplied Check the connections for the AC adapter and power cord Charge the battery pack until the battery light glows blue If you have extra battery packs rotate their use If you will not be using the system for an extended period more than one month remove the battery pack Disconnect the AC adapter when the battery is fully charged Overcharging makes the battery hot and shortens its 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 Mobile Computing 1 31 Disposing of used batteries Disposing of used batteries The life of a battery pack depends on usage When the battery pack needs replacing the main battery light flashes amber shortly after you have fully recharged the battery You must discard a battery if it becomes damaged Never attempt to dispose of a battery pack by burning or by throwing it into a fire and never allow exposure to a heating apparatus e g microwave oven Heat can cause a battery pack to explode and possibly cause serious injury Always dispose of used battery packs in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations Put insulating tape such as cellophane tape on
201. r or all users attending the meeting To share a file with one user drag and drop the file on the user s icon NOTE Only the SUMMIT Host the initiator can share files with multiple users by this method SUMMIT users can share a file with only one other user 216 Using ConfigFree with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities Sample of sharing a file with one user To share a file with all users drag the file to the center of the SUMMIT table where users can access it as desired NOTE If you are the Host of the summit and drag a file to the center of the SUMMIT table it will automatically be sent to all SUMMIT users who can then accept or decline the file as desired Sample of sharing a file with all users Using ConfigFree with your Toshiba Computer al ConfigFree Utilities NOTE Participating users must be connected by LAN wireless LAN or Bluetooth PAN Firewall software may prevent ConfigFree SUMMIT from working Using ConfigFree SUMMIT To host a ConfigFree SUMMIT 1 Click the icon in the system tray 2 Click SUMMIT Other users appear on the SUMMIT main window NOTE SUMMIT can also be started from the ConfigFree Launcher 3 Select the appropriate users and invite them to the SUMMIT meeting As users join the SUMMIT their icons appear on the SUMMIT table 4 Use drag and drop to share documents with SUMMIT users To share a file with one user drag the fi
202. r 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 re having trouble connecting through the modem you may need to determine the current COM port name and possibly change it To find out which port your modem is connected to in the operating system 1 Click Start click Control Panel then Printers and Other Hardware The Control Panel opens 2 Click Phone and Modem options The Phone and Modem options window appears 3 Click the Modems tab A location box appears 4 Make a note of the COM port number shown in the Attached to field 5 To verify that the modem is set up properly double click the COM port to which your modem is connected Exploring Your Computer s Features 1 53 Setting up for communications The Toshiba Software Modem Properties box appears In the device status area the computer should indicate whether the modem is working properly If the modem is not working properly click Troubleshooting and follow the instructions Click OK to close the Properties box then the Phone and Modem options box Close the Control Panel Using the Ethernet LAN Port If your operating system is Windows XP Professional you can connect your computer to a Local Area Network LAN at work or from a remote location When your computer starts the Windows operating system attempts to contact a
203. rd NOTE MMC cards multimedia cards do not work in this slot Inserting an SD card Locate the SD card slot on the left side of the computer 1 Turn the card so that the contacts metal areas are face down Secure Digital SD card slot Sample location of the SD card slot 2 Push the card into the slot until it locks in place Sample inserting an SD Card into the slot Expansion Options 1 43 Using a Secure Digital SD card Removing an SD card 1 Click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the system tray Click Safely Remove SD Memory Card Drive Drive D When the message displays that it is safe to remove hardware press the card inward to release it The card pops out slightly Lift the left side of the computer grasp the card and pull it straight out Sample removing an SD Card from the slot Chapter 5 Exploring Your Computer s Features In this chapter you will explore other features of your notebook computer Windows XP special features The Windows XP Professional operating systems offers you several new features and enhancements including New system file protection A system restore function allowing you to rollback the system to its previous mode An improved help center support automation and automatic Windows operating system update Wizards to simplify setting up your home network Ability to share one Internet connection a
204. rd and forward Address Bar Opens Web pages programs folders or documents By default the address bar shows your current location and whether it is a folder or a Web page You can browse to another location by typing an address a URL a path or even a pro gram name If you start typing a previously typed address the AutoComplete feature fin ishes the address for you Links Displays buttons to Web sites Displaying a toolbar in a window 1 Open the Start menu and select My Computer 2 On the View menu point to Toolbars then click the name of the toolbar you want to display The toolbar appears below the menu bar of the current window Displaying information about each folder In addition to displaying the contents of each window you might find it helpful to have the operating system display the name of the folder and brief information about how to use the folder This means displaying an individual window as a Web page 1 Open the Start menu and select My Computer 2 Open the folder you want to view as a Web page Exploring Your Computer s Features 1 D Setting up for communications 3 Inthe Tools menu select Folder Options 4 Inthe Tasks section click the button for Show common tasks in folders 5 Click Apply then OK amp Control Panel DE Ax File Edit View Favorites Tools Help oO Back B pe Search ae Folders m gt s B control Panel Ei Go Links va Control Panel S Pick
205. rds 2 Follow the instructions on the screen Once the TPM files have been installed you will need to enable the TPM feature through your system s BIOS To enable TPM 1 Restart your system and hold down the ESC key 2 Press Fl when directed 3 Press the pg dn key 4 Press the down arrow key until TPM is highlighted and then press the space bar to change the status of TPM to Enabled Press Y to save the changes un Press the End key and then press the Y key to accept the changes Your system will restart For further information on how to set up and use this utility please see the Infineon TPM Trusted Platform Module Installation Guide Hard disk drive passwords Your computer comes with a System Setup utility that lets you set two types of hard disk drive passwords user and master These passwords protect your primary and secondary hard disks as follows Setting a hard disk drive user password prevents an unauthorized user from accessing your hard disk even if it is removed and installed on another computer This password does not encrypt data on the hard disk Setting a hard disk drive master password lets you bypass the hard disk drive user password and access your hard disk in case you forget the hard disk drive user password If you choose to set a hard disk drive master password 1 82 Toshiba Utilities Hard disk drive passwords you should set it before you set a hard disk drive user pa
206. reen Press the spacebar to select User Only password mode Press the down arrow key to move to the User Password section 6 Press the spacebar then type a password of 1 to 16 characters and press Enter You may use any combination of letters and numbers in your password 7 When System Setup prompts you to verify the password type it again and press Enter If the two passwords match System Setup displays Registered If the two passwords do not match an error message appears Repeat steps 6 and 7 to enter the password again Press End to save the change When System Setup prompts you to confirm your change Press Y Deleting or changing a hard disk drive user only password in System Setup To delete or change a user only password in System Setup 1 Click Start then click Shutdown and click OK The computer shuts down 2 Hold down the Esc key and press and hold the power button until the on off light on the system indicator panel illuminates blue for approximately one second When the following message appears on the screen Check system Then press F1 key press F1 The System Setup screen appears 3 Press H to move to tte HDD PASSWORD section on the screen 1 8 4 Toshiba Utilities Hard disk drive passwords 4 Press the spacebar then type in your user password and press Enter 5 Ifyou want to change the password input the new password 6 When System Setup prompts you to verify the password
207. rnation mode see Using Hibernation on page 107 we 255 Display modes Display modes Fn a0 This hot key cycles through the power on display options The display modes are Built in display only Built in display and external monitor simultaneously External monitor only Sample display options window In order to use a simultaneous mode you must set the resolution of the internal display panel to match the resolution of the external display device Display brightness Fn A This hot key decreases the screen brightness Fn a This hot key increases the screen brightness 250 Hot Keys Disabling or enabling wireless devices Disabling or enabling wireless devices Fn This hot key enables and disables the optional wireless devices installed in your computer The wireless modes are All disabled tThis disables both the Bluetooth and Wi Fi modules Wi Fi enabled tThis enables just the Wi Fi module Bluetooth enabled tThis enables just the Bluetooth module All enabled tThis enables both Bluetooth and Wi Fi Disabling or enabling the TouchPad Fn E This hot key enables disables the TouchPad For more information on using the TouchPad see Disabling or enabling the TouchPad on page 81 Sample disable and enable TouchPad windows MEN oa 20 Keyboard hot keys F10 Fn E This hot key turns the cursor control overlay on and off This hot
208. rocess Be sure you have saved your work before proceeding Click Yes to begin the restoration Once complete a message displays that the HDD has been recovered Press any key on your keyboard to restart the computer Checking the HDD operating status After restoring your hard disk drive you can check its status as follows Non amp UN m Click Start and then click Control Panel Double click the Performance and Maintenance icon Double click the Administrative Tools icon Double click the Computer Management icon Click Disk Management Storage Highlight the hard disk drive in the Volume list to display its status in the lower portion of the screen Deleting the Hard Disk Recovery Utility You can delete the HDD recovery partition without losing your data 1 Click Start All Programs Hard Disk Recovery Utilities then Delete Hard Disk Recovery Partition When the computer powers on the Delete Hard Disk Recovery Utility warning screen displays Getting Started 15 Hard Disk Drive HDD Recovery Utilities a Delete Hard Disk Recovery Utility WARNING Please use Recovery Disc Creator to create the Recovery Media prior to deleting the Hard Drive recovery partition Click on the OK button to continue with the process of deleting the Hard Drive recovery partition Otherwise please click on the Cancel button coe Sample Delete Hard Disk Recovery Utility screen 2 Click OK to continue
209. rtable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort that shipped with your computer contains helpful information for setting up your work environment and tips for working comfortably throughout the day Precautions Your computer is designed to provide optimum safety and ease of use and to withstand the rigors of travel You should observe certain precautions to further reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the computer Avoid prolonged physical contact with the underside or surface of the computer Getting Started A5 Selecting a place to work AWARNING Never allow any liquids to spill into any part of your computer and never expose the computer to rain water seawater or moisture Exposure to liquid or moisture can cause electric shock or fire resulting in damage or serious injury If any of these eventualities should accidentally occur immediately 1 Turn off the computer 2 Disconnect the AC adapter from the power plug socket and computer 3 Remove the battery pack Failure to follow these instructions could result in serious injury or permanent damage to the computer Do not turn on the power again until you have taken the computer to an authorized service center AWARNING f you experience discomfort while operating the computer stop immediately and rest Continuous operation for long periods without adequate rest may cause pain in the arms wrists hands neck or other
210. s Wrong 2 Q Resolving a hardware conflict The battery may not be inserted correctly in the computer Turn off the computer remove the battery clean the contacts with a soft dry cloth 1f necessary and replace the battery See Removing the battery from the computer on page 126 The battery may be too hot or too cold to charge properly If you think this is the probable cause let the battery reach room temperature and try again If the battery has completely discharged it will not begin charging immediately Leave the AC adapter and power cord cable connected wait 20 minutes and see 1f the battery is charging If the battery light is glowing after 20 minutes let the computer continue charging the battery for at least another 20 minutes before you turn on the computer If the battery light does not glow after 20 minutes the battery may have reached the end of its useful life Try replacing it The battery appears not to power the computer for as long as it usually does If you frequently recharge a partially charged battery it may not charge fully Let the battery discharge completely then try charging it again Check the power options using the Power Management utility Have you added a device such as a PC Card or memory module that takes its power from the battery Is your software using the hard disk more Is the display power set to turn off automatically Was the battery fully charged to begin with All th
211. s XP Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP encryption is not enabled on the wireless access point When you install a wireless access point device Windows XP checks whether WEP encryption is enabled on the device If it is not enabled Windows XP adds the device to its list of available wireless networks but does not create a wireless connection using the device since the connection would not be secure You can still however use the access point To use an access point without WEP encryption follow these steps Right click the Wireless Network icon in the System Tray far right portion of the Windows Taskbar Click View Available Wireless Networks Select Allow me to connect to the selected wireless network even though it is not secure Windows XP will now try to establish a wireless connection 236 lf Something Goes Wrong DVD operating problems The Windows XP wireless management facility does not work If you are using an external Wi Fi adapter a PC Card USB adapter or other variety check if the adapter comes with its own management utility If it does the utility may be disabling the Windows XP wireless management facility in which case you must use the adapter s management utility If the documentation that accompanies the adapter does not provide enough information to determine if this is the case contact that vendor s support group for further advice DVD operating problems If you experience a prob
212. s situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury WARNING 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 Introduction 4 Other documentation Other icons used Additional icons highlight other helpful or educational information CA TECHNICAL NOTE This icon highlights technical information Va about the computer 2 HINT This icon denotes helpful hints and tips A G DEFINITION This icon indicates the definition of a term used in the text as Other documentation Your computer comes with the following documentation An electronic version of the user s guide It may also contain guides for other programs that may come with your system For accessory information visit Toshiba s Web site at accessories toshiba com 42 Introduction Service options Service options Toshiba offers a full line of optional service programs to complement its limited warranty Toshiba s standard limited warranty extended warranty and service upgrade terms and conditions are available at www warranty toshiba com To sta
213. s 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 modification of the devices included with this TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card or the substitution or attachment of connecting cables and equipment other than specified by TOSHIBA The correction of interference caused by such unauthorized modification substitution or attachment will be the responsibility of the user CAUTION Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation The 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
214. sion device Using an expansion device The expansion port is used to connect your computer to an expansion device This is an excellent investment if you are using your computer both in and out of the office When you return to your desk you can then connect to your network print reports from your computer or use a mouse instead of the TouchPad Connecting cables for each of these devices every time you return to the office is time consuming and inconvenient With an expansion device you can leave external devices connected while you are using your computer away from your desk When you return you can quickly connect your computer and have immediate access to all the devices For more information see the accessories information package that comes with the device or visit accessories toshiba com Optional Slim Port Replicator The optional Slim Port Replicator enhances your mobility because it provides ports that enable you to connect to many expansion devices The replicator provides more USB ports than the computer enabling you to use more USB compatible devices at the same time If you use the optional Slim Port Replicator the only other computer port you can use at the same time is the modem port This is because attaching the replicator makes every port except the modem port inaccessible Back of the optional Slim Port Replicator The LAN port lets you connect the computer to a local area network using a 10 100
215. ss Sample Audio and Taskbar Settings screen 10 The Congratulations screen appears indicating successful completion of enrollment Click Done to exit OmniPass Sample Congratulations screen 11 OmniPass asks if you would like to log on the new user Click Yes to continue 1 Q 4 Toshiba Utilities Fingerprint recognition utility OmniPass Log on New User Q mniPass has successtully created the new user Would i you like OmniPass ta log on the new user Once logged on passwords can be remembered for the new user Sample Log on New User screen Replacing your passwords OmniPass Authentication Toolbar When OmniPass is enabled the Authentication Toolbar appears at each login for the functions that you selected in the Set Authentication Rules screen NOTE For example if you selected Windows and OmniPass Logon the Authentication Toolbar appears during Windows or OmniPass login when you unlock your computer resume from standby or hibernate mode etc If you selected Application and Web site Password Replacement the Authentication Toolbar appears when you login to an application requiring a password provided you have already registered that application s login information with OmniPass The Authentication Toolbar appears whenever OmniPass is invoked to authenticate the user in order to grant or deny access to an application or Web site Toshiba Utilities 1 O5 Fingerprint recognition uti
216. ssword HINT The hard disk drive shipped with your computer may not support the master password feature When you attempt to set master password protection your computer may alert you that this feature is not supported by your drive If this happens and you want to establish a master password for your hard disk contact your network administrator for instructions Setting a hard disk drive user only password in System Setup CAUTION you choose to set a hard disk drive user password we Strongly recommend that you set a hard disk drive master password as well If you set a hard disk drive user password and later forget the password YOU WILL NEVER BE ABLE TO ACCESS YOUR HARD DISK AGAIN unless you ve set a hard disk drive master password Toshiba is not responsible for any losses that may occur to you your organization or others as a result of the inability to access the hard drive To register a user only password in System Setup 1 Click Start then click Shutdown and click OK The computer shuts down 2 Hold down the Esc key and press and hold the power button until the on off light on the system indicator panel illuminates blue for approximately one second When the following message appears on the screen Check system Then press F1 key press F1 Toshiba Utilities 1 83 Hard disk drive passwords The System Setup screen appears 3 Press H to move to the HDD PASSWORD section on the sc
217. swords and all other credentials of remembered resources To access this interface Double click the OmniPass key in the system tray gt Click Vault Management OmniPass will prompt you to authenticate Proceed with authentication as instructed Once you gain access to Vault Management click Manage Passwords under Vault Settings on the left side of the window Toshiba Utilities 1 QO Fingerprint recognition utility gt The Manage Passwords interface appears as shown below OmniPass Uzer Management Manage Identities Manage Passwords Identity 7 Password Protected Dialog Usemame and Password r IETEN Brite the ey EEEE TEE site Do not prompt for authentication fF Sutomatcally click the OK or Submit button for the selected password dialog once the user is authenticated Sample Manage Passwords interface screen OmniPass user identities User identities allow an OmniPass user to have multiple accounts with the same resource For example you can have two e mail accounts one for work use and the other for personal use on a single Web site To do this you create a unique user identity for each account so that each account has a unique user name and password To create and manage identities Double click the OmniPass key in the system tray Click Vault Management OmniPass will prompt you to authenticate Once you gain access to Vault Managemen
218. t click Manage Identities under Vault Settings as shown 200 Toshiba Utilities Fingerprint recognition utility above Only the identities of the currently logged in OmniPass user can be managed To add a new identity Click New Identity or double click lt Click here to add a new identity gt Name the new identity and click OK Click Apply to ensure the settings are saved You can now switch to the new identity and start remembering passwords To delete an identity Highlight the identity you want to delete and click Delete Identity o Click Apply to ensure the settings are saved When you delete an identity all the sites and password protected dialogs associated with the identity are no longer remembered To set the default identity Highlight the identity you want to be the default Click Set as Default Click Apply to ensure the settings are saved NOTE Ifyou log into OmniPass using the fingerprint sensor you will automatically be logged in to the default identity for that OmniPass user In order to choose the user identity at login you must log in using the master password For more information see the following section Toshiba Utilities 201 Fingerprint recognition utility Choosing user identity during login To choose your identity during login Enter your user name in the User Name field and press Tab The Domain field should fill in automatically
219. t 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 NOTE Before using your computer aboard an aircraft make sure the Wi Fi switch is set to the Off position if your computer has wireless LAN capability Chapter 4 Expansion Options Your computer is designed to work in your office as well as on the road This chapter explains how to set up several optional external devices so that your notebook can provide all the convenience of a traditional desktop computer To order additional devices and accessories see the accessories information provided with your computer or visit accessories toshiba com Using your computer at the office By connecting an external full size keyboard an external monitor a mouse and a printer you can work with your computer as if it were a standard office model You can connect a monitor and USB compatible devices such as the keyboard mouse and printer directly to the computer or to the optional Slim Port Replicator For information on connecting a mouse and a printer see the Getting Started chapter on page 43 If you want to connect your computer to the office network you can use the LAN port or your wireless LAN W1 F1 capability 133 1 3 4 Expansion Options Using an expan
220. t down ccce 104 Turning off more Quickly ccceeeeeeeeeees 105 starting again after Turn Off or Shut down 106 Using Hibernation ceee 107 Enabling the Hibernation comman4d 107 Going into Hibernation mode 108 Going into Hibernation mode more quickly 109 Starting again from Hibernation 0 109 Using Standby 0 ccc ecccseeesesseeesessneeeeees 110 Going into Standby mode more quickly 111 Starting again from Standby ee 113 32 Contents Chapter 3 Mobile Computing eneen 114 Toshiba s energy Saver design cccceeeeeeeeeees 114 Running the computer on battery power 114 Battery Notice ccce 115 Power management ccce 116 Using additional batteries cnc 116 Charging batteries 117 Charging the main battery 117 Charging the RTC battery ee 118 Monitoring main battery powet cee 119 Determining remaining battery power 121 What to do when the main battery runs low 122 Setting battery alarms 123 Conserving battery power cssc 123 Power Profiles iceren 124 Using a hot key to set the Power Profile 125 Changing the main battery eee 126 Removing the battery from the computer 126 Inserting a charged battery ccc 127 Taking care of your battery 128 Safety precautions oc eccceeeeesseeeeeseeeeens 128 Maximizing battery life 129 Disposing of used batteries cecen 131 NEA CMI ENDS aea A 132 Chapter 4
221. t of the other region The drive will allow you to change regions four times On the fourth change the region will be locked in That is the drive will only play DVDs from that last region Note that changing from region 1 to region 2 and back to region 1 is counted as two changes NOTE Learning the Basics OT Powering down the computer For optimum DVD performance it is recommended that you play DVDs while running the computer on AC power In addition your computer s Power Saver utility can be used to select a power level setting for DVD playback 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 a number of options to choose from Turn Off or Shut down which power off the computer Hibernation which saves the current operating state to the hard disk and powers off the computer Standby which saves the current operating state to memory and enters a low power mode Restart which restarts the computer Each option has its advantages 1 02 Learning the Basics Powering down the computer GA TECHNICAL NOTE Before using any of these options to power y
222. te it You can configure the Web content interface in several other ways For further information see your operating system documentation or access Windows Help by clicking Start Help and Support Changing desktop and browsing style The operating system enables you to customize the way you view your desktop and browse the files and folders on your local computer or network file server You can specify that Items that normally require a double click will open with a single click Folders will open in their own window instead of in the same window Folders are accompanied by a list of common tasks instead of being displayed alone The options you choose determine how you browse in the operating system regardless of whether you start from the desktop My Computer Windows Explorer or Internet Explorer For more information about changing your desktop style enter desktop in the Help and Support Index 1 48 Exploring Your Computer s Features Personalizing your desktop Choosing a style To select desktop and browsing style options 1 Open the Start menu and select My Computer 2 Select the Tools menu then click Folder Options The Folder Options dialog box appears Folder Options General View Fie Types Tasks Show common tasks in folders Browse folders Open each folder in the same window Open each folder in its own window Click items as follows Single click to
223. ter NOTE Your printer documentation may require you to install the printer software before physically connecting the printer to your computer If you do not install the software as instructed by the printer manufacturer the printer may not function correctly Read the documentation that came with your printer Follow the manufacturer s instructions when connecting a local printer You can connect a USB compatible printer to your computer through the USB ports To determine if the printer is USB compatible check its documentation Getting Started T Connecting a printer To make the connection you need a suitable USB cable which may come with your printer If a USB cable was not included with your printer you can purchase one from a computer or electronics store TECHNICAL NOTE Some printers require a specific installation process Refer to your printer installation guide for instructions To connect a printer to your computer or the optional Slim Port Replicator 1 Ifthe computer is on turn it off A 2 Connect the printer cable to the printer and then connect the other end to one of the computer s USB ports 3 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 on page 77 Setting up a printer TECHNICAL NOTE Some printers require a specific installation process Refer to your
224. ter the Access Point is set up and added to the connection list the system displays the Connection screen rather than the Wireless settings screen 268 Using ConfigFree with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities Creating a detected device wireless connection The following screen shows an example of Bluetooth devices that are detected using the Search for Wireless Devices option Moving the mouse cursor over a device icon displays information about the device Sample viewing Bluetooth devices You can connect to devices shown on the Bluetooth map 1 Drag and drop the device you want to connect to the PC icon at the center of the map 2 Configured devices are automatically connected Devices not yet configured launch the Add New Connection Wizard where you can configure and connect to the device Transferring files using Bluetooth There are several ways to use Bluetooth to send files to other devices To select the device using the Bluetooth radar screen Open the Bluetooth radar screen and drag and drop the file directly onto the icon for that Bluetooth device Using ConfigFree with your Toshiba Computer 269 ConfigFree Utilities Sample dragging the file to the Bluetooth device icon To be prompted for the device 1 Drag and drop the file to the Bluetooth radar icon on the ConfigFree Launcher Sample dragging the file to the Bluetooth radar icon Or you can right click on the file a
225. the INPROCOMM IPN2220 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 EU Canada Japan USA Australia New Zealand Bluetooth wireless technology Interoperability Bluetooth Cards from TOSHIBA are designed to be interoperable with any product with Bluetooth wireless technology that is based on Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum FHSS radio technology and is compliant to 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 CAUTION Bluetooth wireless technology is a new innovative technology and TOSHIBA has not confirmed compatibility of its B uetooth products with all PCs and or equipment using Bluetooth wireless technology other than TOSHIBA portable computers Always use B uetooth cards from TOSHIBA in order to enable wireless networks over two or more up to a total of seven TOSHIBA portable computers using these cards Please contact TOSHIBA PC product support on Web site htto www toshiba europe com computers tnt bluetooth htm in Europe or pcsupport toshiba com in the United States for more information When you use Bluetooth cards from TOSHIBA close to 2 4 GHz Wireless LAN devic
226. the button Starts a custom program 4 Select the option to which you wish to assign the TOSHIBA Assist button To assign a custom program choose Select your program and enter the appropriate information for the program or select Browse to find the program 5 Click OK twice when finished Customizing your computer s settings There are several ways in which you can customize your computer to suit your particular requirements Refer to your operating system documentation or Help and Support for details You may also wish to customize your power usage settings For more information see Conserving battery power on page 123 There are additional custom settings you can choose See Toshiba Utilities on page 158 Powering off the computer It s a good idea to power 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 six hours to charge the main battery 04 Getting Started Powering off the computer Guidelines for powering off the computer If you have work in progress and aren t connected to a network use the Hibernate command to save your system settings to the hard disk so that when you turn on the computer again you automatically return to where you left off To leave the computer off f
227. the computer needs in order to check hardware and load the operating system when you start up the computer bit Short for binary digit A bit is the smallest unit of information used by a computer A group of eight bits is a byte See also byte bits per second bps A way of measuring the speed at which information is passed between two devices The basic measure used in modem communications bps is similar but not identical to the baud rate See also baud rate boot To start the computer The term boot originates from bootstrap program as in pulling itself up by its bootstraps a program that loads and initializes the operating system See also reboot boot disk See system disk boot priority startup sequence The order in which the computer accesses its disk drives to locate the startup files Under the default startup sequence the computer looks for the startup files in the diskette drive before checking the hard disk Glossary 2 8 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 The speed at which the central processing unit CPU communicates with the other parts of the computer byte A sequence of eight bits A byte is the smallest addressable un
228. the hard disk or the optional external diskette drive on page 209 The Windows operating system is not working Once you are familiar with the desktop and used to the way the operating system responds to your work routine you can easily detect if the operating system is not working correctly For example The operating system fails to start after the Starting Windows XP message appears The operating system takes a long time to start The operating system responds differently from the normal routine The screen does not look right Unless a hardware device has failed problems usually occur when you change the system in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device If you experience any of these problems use the options in the Startup menu to fix the problem lf Something Goes Wrong 2 1 The Windows operating system is not working Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to start properly you may have to change your system s configuration or verify the startup procedure to fix the problem To do this use the options in the Startup menu To open the Startup menu 1 2 Restart your computer Press F8 when your computer starts and before Windows starts loading The Windows Advanced Options menu displays these options Safe Mode Safe Mode with Networking Safe Mode with Command Prompt Enable Boot Logging Enable VGA Mode Last known
229. the lid N Hibernate Prompt for password when computer resumes from standby O Enable Disable Setup Alarm eve Y 4 R Low battery alarm Critical battery alarm Alarm level O ag g 10 2 Notification method ES Message iy Message iv Action after alarm f No action w Hibernate vl Run program Go Disable iv Disable Setup Options Create New Profile Sample Full Power Properties window 3 Select Standby for the options you want 2 When I press the power button Set this option to Standby so that the computer will go into Standby mode when you press the power button When I close the lid Set this option to Standby so that the computer will go into Standby mode when you close the display panel When the system standby time has passed Set this option to Standby if you want the computer to automatically go into Standby mode when you have not used it for a specified amount of time You can set the System standby time on the Power Save Mode tab Learning the Basics 1 1 3 Using Standby 6 Click Apply Click OK to close the TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window then close the Control Panel Starting again from Standby Use these instructions to restart the computer when you enter Standby mode by closing the display panel When using AC power open the display panel When using battery power open the display panel The computer returns
230. tically switch profiles when connected to this SSID Check Automatically switch profile when connected to this SSID Click OK The computer is now configured to use the Semi Automatic Switch feature When the computer connects to an SSID ina profile a display notification window appears You can then click Switch on the window to switch profiles You can also set the option for having the switch be automatic without the need for a notification NOTE several profiles can be defined for a single SSID In this case several notification windows are displayed By clicking these windows you can switch to the profile for that location Glossary L Acronyms TECHNICAL NOTE Some features defined in this glossary may not be available on your computer The following acronyms may appear in this user s guide AC BIOS bps CD CD ROM CD RW CMOS COMI COM2 CPU DC alternating current basic input output system bits per second compact disc compact disc read only memory compact disc rewritable memory complementary metal oxide semiconductor communications port 1 serial port communications port 2 serial port central processing unit direct current 203 DMA DIMM DOS DPI DSTN DVD DVD ROM ECP EPROM FAT FCC FIR GB HDD HTML IEEE VO IRQ ISP KB LAN LCD LPT1 LSI MB MIDI PC PCI PCMCIA 284 e direct memory access dual inline memory module disk operating system d
231. ting system can write information to the disk or read information from it frontside bus The primary pathway bus between the CPU and the computer s main memory Also called system bus See also bus function keys The keys labeled F1 through F12 typically located on the keyboard Their function is determined by the operating system and or individual programs G gigabyte GB A unit of data equal to 1 073 741 824 bytes 1024 x 1024 x 1024 bytes 1 Gigabyte GB means 1000 x 1000 x 1000 1 000 000 000 bytes using powers of 10 The computer operating system however reports storage capacity using powers of 2 for the definition of 1 GB 1024 x 1024 x 1024 1 073 741 824 bytes and therefore may show less storage capacity Available storage capacity will also be less if the product includes one or more preinstalled operating systems such as Microsoft Operating System and or preinstalled software applications or media content Actual formatted capacity may vary 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 IF hard disk A storage device composed of a rigid platter or platters that can be magnetically coded with data Hard disks hold much more information than diskettes and are used for long term storage of programs and data The primary or o
232. tings MEMA ETE En ser Settings System Settings vault Management Identity REWGE IS Password Protected Dialog Username and Password ae ok ok Password Protected Dialog Username and Password KK News oe Oe a oe oe oe oe oe mail oo ok oe Delete Page 1 y nmask values j li _ Delete Page Unmask Values i j Automatically enter the selected password protected j Automatically enter the selected password protected site Do not prompt for authentication site Do not prompt for authentication m Automatically click the OK or Submit button for thej Automatically click the OK or Submit button for the selected password dialog once the user is i authenticated selected password dialog once the user is authenticated s ASR arses OK Cancel Apply somes HHOlD ei x OK erate _ Cancel Apply Help n CoS Sa 7 Ok aaa z Sample Managing Passwords for Multiple Identities Toshiba Utilities 203 Fingerprint recognition utility Care and maintenance of your fingerprint sensor Failure to follow these guidelines and or procedures might result in 1 damage to the sensor or cause sensor failure 2 finger recognition problems or lower finger recognition success rate Do not scratch or poke the sensor with your nails or any hard or sharp objects Do not press the sensor strongly Do not touch the sensor with a wet finger or any wet objects Keep sensor surfac
233. tion 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 to this equipment not expressly approved by Toshiba or parties authorized by Toshiba could void the user s authority to operate the equipment This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions This device may not cause harmful interference This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Contact either Toshiba s Support Website at pcsupport toshiba com Or call the Toshiba Global Support Centre Within the United States at 800 457 7777 Outside the United States at 949 859 4273 Industry Canada requirement This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conform a la norme NMB 003 du Canada FCC requirements The following information is pursuant to FCC CFR 47 Part 68 and refers to internal modems This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules On the bottom of this equipment is a label that contains among other information the FCC registration number and ringer equivalence number REN for this equipment If requested the information must be provided to the telephone company The modem connects to the telephone line by means
234. tive or incompatible with the computer Try using a different make of keyboard Nothing happens when you press the keys on the external keyboard You may have plugged the external keyboard in while the computer was turned on Click Start Shut Down or Turn off computer and Restart the computer using the TouchPad on the internal keyboard The computer will restart and recognize the device lf Something Goes Wrong 221 Resolving a hardware conflict Display problems Here are some typical display problems and their solutions The screen is blank Display Auto Off may have gone into effect Press any key to activate the screen You may have activated the instant password feature by pressing Fn and F1 simultaneously If you have registered a password press any key type the password and press Enter If no password is registered press any key The screen reactivates and allows you to continue working If you are using the built in screen make sure the display priority is not set for an external monitor To do this press Fn and F5 simultaneously once If this does not correct the problem press Fn and F5 simultaneously again to return the display priority to its previous setting HINT Holding the Fn key and pressing the F5 key several times will advance you through the display options If you are using an external monitor Check that the monitor is turned on Check that the monitor s power cord cable is fir
235. to be operated indoors and away from windows to provide maximum shielding Equipment or its transmit antenna that is installed outdoors is subject to licensing Pour empecher que cet appareil cause du brouillage au service faisant l objet d une licence il doit etre utilize a l interieur et devrait etre place loin des fenetres afin de Fournier un ecram de blindage maximal Si le matriel ou son antenne d emission est installe a l exterieur il doit faire l objet d une licence 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
236. tore Points that you did not create Restore Points labeled System Checkpoint were automatically created by Windows XP Other Restore Points may have been created automatically by applications when they were installed Select the desired Restore Point from the list and then click Next Your Windows configuration will now be restored to the state it was in when the chosen Restore Point was created 2 Ad lf Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits Backing up your data to CDs with Windows XP For most of us by far the most valuable component of our computer system is the data we have created with it and stored on its hard disk drive Since problems with either hardware or software can make the data inaccessible or even destroy it the next most valuable component of your computer system may be a recent backup of your data Fortunately Windows XP offers a convenient way to back up your important data files to CDs a relatively high capacity storage media No additional software is required Most of the CD and DVD drives built into recent Toshiba portable computer models can write to or burn as well as read from CDs External CD and DVD writers are also widely available Follow these steps to back up files in the My Documents folder to one or more CDs 1 Puta blank CD R CD recordable disc into the computer s CD or DVD drive 2 A menu of options will appear Select Open writable CD folder using Windows
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238. trademark 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 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 20 Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG Inc and any use of such marks by Toshiba is under license Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies Computer disposal information This product contains mercury Disposal of this material may be regulated due to environmental considerations For disposal reuse or recycling information please contact your local government or the Electronic Industries Alliance at www eiae org Contents Introduction ooo ic ccccecceesseeeeeeceessseeeeeeeeseeeesneeeeas 38 This guide cisco cerseerctetes ereteceioncepstactiaccmscetvacyatentacstedon 39 SaO eee en nen en ee 39 Other icons used 4 Other documentation eeeeeeeeeeeen 41 Service options wi
239. tralized world wide network of computers that provides electronic mail the World Wide Web and other services See also World Wide Web K keyboard shortcut A key or combination of keys that you use to perform a task instead of using a pointing device such as the TouchPad kilobyte KB A unit of data equal to 1024 bytes See also byte L L1 level one cache Memory cache built into the processor to help improve processing speed See also cache CPU cache L2 cache L2 level two cache Memory cache installed on the motherboard to help improve processing speed It is slower than L1 cache and faster than main memory See also cache CPU cache LI cache we 293 LAN local area network A group of computers or other devices dispersed over a relatively limited area and connected by a communications link that enables any device to interact with any other on the network liquid crystal display LCD A type of display that uses a liquid substance between two transparent electrode panels When an electric current passes through the electrodes the molecules in the liquid form a crystalline pattern that polarizes the light passing through it A filter over the electrodes permits only non polarized light to pass to the surface of the display creating light and dark pixels load To move information from a storage device such as a hard disk into memory for processing local area network See LAN logical
240. ts you to confirm your change Press Y Fingerprint recognition utility Your computer features OmniPass a utility that allows you to use a single master password for all Windows passwords application passwords and online passwords OmniPass also uses fingerprint recognition to verify a user s identity before granting permission to use the master password thus providing a high degree of security Features of the OmniPass utility include Master password One master password replaces all of your Windows application and online passwords Easy importing and exporting of existing passwords Secure storage of unlimited passwords and related information Security through fingerprint recognition technology 1 88 Toshiba Utilities Fingerprint recognition utility User friendly Graphical User Interface GUI for password user and identity management Seamless integration with Windows providing secure Windows logon International language support Getting started How OmniPass works OmniPass allows you to use a single master password to gain access to all of your Windows accounts application accounts and online accounts OmniPass also uses fingerprint recognition technology to verify your identity so no one else can use your master password even if they know what it is To use OmniPass you need to establish a master password and register two fingerprints from two separate fingers which Om
241. ttempt to connect or disconnect a power plug with wet hands Failure to follow this instruction could result in an electric shock possibly resulting in serious injury The computer s main battery light gives you an indication of the main battery s current charge Glows amber while the main battery is being charged AC adapter connected 5 4 Getting Started Using the main battery Glows blue when the main battery is fully charged Is unlit when the battery has discharged the battery is not charging or the AC adapter is not plugged into the computer or AC outlet Flashes amber means the main battery charge is low and it is time to recharge the main battery or plug in the AC adapter NOTE lf the AC power light flashes amber during charging either the main battery is malfunctioning or it is not receiving input from the AC power supply Disconnect the AC cable and remove the main battery pack see Changing the main battery on page 126 for information on replacing the main battery Using the main battery Your computer came with its main battery already installed Before using the main battery to power the computer you must first charge it To charge the main battery leave the computer plugged into a live wall outlet for at least six hours with the computer turned off After that the main battery will be completely charged and ready to power the computer Va TECHNICAL NOTE The RTC battery d
242. ty setting hard disk drive passwords 181 setting up computer 47 printer 77 TOSHIBA Touch and Launch 177 settings TOSHIBA Touch and Launch 177 Shut down using 104 Shut down command 102 simultaneous screens 138 Slim Port Replicator 134 sound problem solving 227 sound system connecting external speakers 155 speakers connecting external speakers 155 Standby command 103 110 Standby mode 103 hot key 253 Startup menu problem solving 211 stored data protection 2 304 T taskbar customizing 145 toolbars displaying in a window 150 Toshiba Internet Web sites 248 registering computer 49 worldwide offices 248 Toshiba Accessories information 41 58 TOSHIBA Button Controls 167 TOSHIBA Console 165 Toshiba Hardware Setup 171 TOSHIBA Touch and Launch 174 disable enable 178 TouchPad using 80 traveling tips 132 troubleshooting DVD player general problems 236 DVD ROM drive 226 external keyboard 220 keyboard 220 keypad overlay 220 Turn Off using 104 Turn Off command 102 105 Turn Off methods 105 turning computer on off 57 turning off the computer 84 U Uniform Resource Locator URL 146 Universal Serial Bus USB port 135 URL Uniform Resource Locator 146 USB DVD ROM drive 98 port connection 98 USB compatible diskette drive connecting 135 keyboard 136 connecting 137 mouse connecting 76 printer connecting 76 User password 181 using a file extension 94 utilities Fn esse 159 Hotkey utility 163 V v
243. uming 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 the accessories information that shipped with your computer or visit the Toshiba web site at www 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 129 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 it is recommended that you play DVDs while running the computer on AC power In addition your computer s Power Saver utility can be used to select a power level setting for DVD playback The computer also has an internal real time clock RTC battery 1 1 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power The RTC battery powers the RTC memory that stores your system configuration settings and the current time and date information It maintains this information for up to a month while the computer is turned off GA TECH
244. unter when using your computer are relatively easy to identify and solve Others may require help from your network administrator 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 206 lf Something Goes Wrong 20 Problems that are easy to fix The Windows Task Manager window appears 2 Click the Applications tab If a program has stopped responding the words not responding appear beside its name in the list 3 Select the program you want to close then click End Task Closing the failed program should allow you to continue working If it does not continue with the next step 4 Close the remaining programs one by one by selecting the program name then End Task To power off your computer do one of the following If you are not connected to a domain server 1 Click Start Turn off computer The Tur
245. untries regions in the following table CAUTION Do not use this equipment except in the countries regions in the following table 19 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 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 E 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 lice
246. up your files to different types of media such as CDs DVDs diskettes or to a network if available To back up several files at one time use the Microsoft Windows backup program preinstalled on the computer s hard disk Also see Backing up your data to CDs with Windows XP on page 242 1 Attach an optional external drive to one of the USB ports 2 Insert the media into the appropriate drive 3 Click Start then click My Computer 4 Double click the drive that contains the file you want to copy Learning the Basics O Backing up your files 5 Double click the folder that contains the file then click the file you want to copy TECHNICAL NOTE You can use the Ctrl or Shift keys to select more than one file To select multiple consecutive files hold down the Shift key and click the first and then the last file all files within that range will be highlighted To select non consecutive files hold down the Ctrl key and click the individual files you want to select Va 6 Right click select File then click Send To 7 Click the icon for the destination device For information on special Windows XP capabilities related to backing up and restoring data see Data and system configuration backup in Windows XP on page 240 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 syst
247. ure Click Next to continue The screen displays a red fingerprint indicating that the capture attempt failed In this case swipe your finger again The Capture Fingerprint screen lets you try up to three times to capture your fingerprint If you fail to capture your 192 Toshiba Utilities Fingerprint recognition utility OmniPass Enrollment Wizard OmniPass Verify Fingerprint fingerprint after three tries click Back to return to the Choose Finger screen then click Next and restart the capture process The Verify Fingerprint screen appears To verify your fingerprint swipe your finger on the sensor Verification is successful if the message Verification Successful appears and the fingerprint turns green Click Next to continue The selected finger has been enrolled in OmniPass Verification Successful Sample Verify Fingerprint screen 8 OmniPass asks if you wish to enroll another fingerprint Click Yes When you are finished enrolling the second fingerprint click Next in the Verify Fingerprint screen The Audio and Taskbar Settings screen appears Select the type of audio prompts and taskbar tips that you want OmniPass to use and click Next NOTE Until you are familiar with OmniPass it is recommended to accept the default settings shown in the sample Audio and Taskbar Settings screen Toshiba Utilities 1 93 Fingerprint recognition utility amp OmniPa
248. ust refer to the computer documentation shipped with your product For the number of a Toshiba dealer near you in the United States call 800 457 7777 Contacting Toshiba If you still need help and suspect that the problem is hardware related Toshiba offers a variety of resources to help you Toshiba s Technical Support Website For technical support or to stay current on the most recent software and hardware options for your computer and for other product information be sure to regularly check the Toshiba Web site at pcsupport toshiba com Toshiba voice contact Before calling Toshiba make sure you have Your computer s serial number The computer and any optional devices related to the problem Backup copies of your Windows operating system and all other preloaded software on your choice of media 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 240 If Something Goes Wrong Other Toshiba Internet Web sites Within the United States at 800 457 7777 Outside the United States at 949 859 4273 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites toshiba com computers toshiba com accessories toshiba com www toshiba ca www toshiba Europe com www toshiba co jp index htm http servicio
249. uter s Power Save profiles which is a series of settings for power management In the TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties dialog box you can choose which profile to use change settings for each profile or create your own custom profiles To access Power Saver Properties 1 Open the Start menu click Control Panel then Performance and Maintenance 1 10 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Power Saver 2 Click the TOSHIBA Power Saver icon The TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties dialog box appears TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties 2 X Curent power source AC power Battery remaining H Standby Life Tine ours Life under Hibernation Time 27 days Profile Setup for Effective Use KA lt Screen brightness Xk Level 8 High Power CPU control method al O uto Hold Normal CPU process speed Level 7 DYD Playback Cooling Method Maximum Performance Setup for Effective Not in Use Presentation Monitor Power OFF 30 minutes Long Life HDD Power OFF S 30 minutes Copy of Full Power System standby go System hibernation g PE Delete lt Long Life High Performance gt Sample TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window You may also access the Power Saver Properties by pressing the TOSHIBA Assist button 1 Press the TOSHIBA Assist above the left side of the keyboard The TOSHIBA Assist screen appears 2 Click Optimize and click the Power Management icon By changing the options that appear in the P
250. view window appears 5 Select Disable or Enable whichever is appropriate 6 Click Apply 7 Click OK The Mouse Properties window closes 8 Close the Printers and Other Hardware window 9 Close the Control Panel window NOTE The Fn F9 shortcut can be used to enable or disable the TouchPad see Hot Keys on page 250 02 Getting Started Using the Toshiba Assist button Using the Toshiba Assist button The Toshiba Assist button located to the left of the keyboard activates the Toshiba Assist This gives you quick access to some common functions You can change the function of this button so that it performs other operations if you desire TOSHIBA Assist E A ConfigFree Atheros Client Toshiba Connectiv Utility Applicati i You can connect your computer to network more easily Sample TOSHIBA Assist screen To reprogram the TOSHIBA Assist button 1 Click Start then Control Panel then Printers and Other Hardware 2 Select Toshiba Controls This displays the Toshiba Controls Properties dialog box 3 Select the box under the TOSHIBA Assist button section to bring up the available options There are six options available when assigning a function to the TOSHIBA Assist button TOSHIBA Assist Getting Started 83 Powering off the computer Starts your Internet Explorer default browser Starts your MS Outlook default e mail program Disables
251. w charge 122 monitoring power 53 119 not charging 218 power usage hot key 125 power usage mode 253 real time clock RTC 116 removing 126 BIOS see Toshiba Hardware Setup button power 67 buttons CD Player 99 control 80 primary control 80 secondary control 80 C CD Player control panel 99 channels DMA 214 IRQ 214 checking device properties 216 cleaning the computer 85 click 80 298 209 e COM port 152 command Turn Off 102 communications network connection 154 system resources 214 computer lock 86 non system disk or disk error message 210 not accessing disk drives 209 optimizing 166 running on battery power 114 setting up 47 warning resume failure message 209 computing tips 87 configuring hard drive passwords 181 connect 167 connecting printer 76 138 USB compatible keyboard 137 monitor 137 mouse 76 138 control buttons 80 critical applications 3 customizing taskbar 145 D desktop browsing style 147 changing styles 147 personalizing 145 Device Manager 215 checking properties 216 disabling a device 216 digital audio WAV files 156 disable enable TOSHIBA Touch and Launch 178 Disk Defragmenter 224 disk drive corrupted damaged data files 225 missing files trouble accessing a disk 223 running slow 224 diskette drive attaching external USB 136 cannot insert a diskette 225 cannot read a diskette 225 display does not look normal flickers 222 external monitor not working 223 screen is blan
252. work first If you have created other partitions for example a D drive those partitions and any information on them will not be affected and remain intact To recover only your C drive 1 Press 2 on the keyboard when the TOSHIBA HDD Recovery Utility screen displays A confirmation message appears reminding you that all information on the C drive will be lost during the recovery process Be sure you have saved your work before proceeding 2 Click Yes to begin the restoration Once complete a message displays that the HDD has been recovered 3 Press any key on your keyboard to restart the computer Recovering the entire HDD without the HDD Recovery partition This option recovers your C drive without creating the HDD Recovery Utilities partition This will increase the size of your C drive CAUTION Recovering your C drive to its factory default state without the recovery partition reformats all partitions on the HDD for example if you created a D drive it will be deleted during the recovery process and your information will be lost Be sure to Save your work first 14 Getting Started Hard Disk Drive HDD Recovery Utilities To recover your C drive without the recovery partition 1 3 Press 3 on the keyboard when the TOSHIBA HDD Recovery Utility screen displays A confirmation message appears reminding you that all partitions will be reformatted and all data will be lost during the recovery p
253. xes and buttons are provided on the Connectivity Doctor screen Stay 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 265 ConfigFree Utilities Search for Wireless Devices The Search for Wireless Devices utility searches for wireless LAN and Bluetooth devices currently used in the neighborhood and displays information about them on a virtual map To search for wireless devices 1 Click the icon in the system tray 2 Click Search for Wireless Devices A virtual map appears with a graphical representation of the wireless devices that have been detected NOTE Search for Wireless Devices can also be started from the ConfigFree Launcher For 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 The closer to the center the stronger the connection Placing the pointer over t
254. y but you still have a problem using your computer the online Help can assist you in troubleshooting the problem To access Windows XP Help and Support 1 Click Start then click Help and Support The Help and Support window appears 2 Then do one or both of the following In the search field type in the topic for which you need help and follow the on screen instructions Click a problem you would like help with from the listings and follow the on screen instructions lf Something Goes Wrong 2 3 Resolving a hardware conflict You can connect to Support Online by clicking Support from the menu or by going to pcsupport toshiba com Resolving a hardware conflict If you receive an error message telling you there is a device driver conflict or a general hardware problem try using Windows Help and Support to troubleshoot the problem first For help on hardware conflicts 1 Click Start then click Help and Support 2 Click the Hardware link in the window s left pane A list of category links appear 3 Click the Fixing a hardware problem link 4 Choose from specific topics and follow the steps If there is still a problem the operating system should display a message that explains what the conflict is A plan of action The smooth operation of the system depends on the interaction of all devices programs and features If the system or one of its attached devices is not working resolving the problem can b
255. y 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 206 Chapter 1 Getting Started This chapter provides tips for working comfortably summarizes how to connect components and explains what to do the first time you use your notebook computer Selecting a place to work Your computer is portable and designed to be used in a variety of circumstances and locations Creating a computer friendly environment Place the computer on a flat surface that is large enough for the computer and any other items you are using such as a printer Leave enough space around the computer and other equipment to provide adequate ventilation Otherwise they may overheat 43 4 4 Getting Started Selecting a place to work To keep your computer in prime operating condition protect your work area from Dust moisture and direct sunlight Equipment that generates a strong electromagnetic field such as stereo speakers other than speakers that are connected to the computer or speakerphones Rapid changes in temperature or humidity and sources of temperature change such as air conditioner vents or heaters Extreme heat cold or humidity Liquids and corrosive chemicals Keeping yourself comfo
256. y icon Or highlight the Close icon in the upper right area of the TOSHIBA Touch and Launch window 1 16 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Touch and Launch A short description of the currently selected corner icon appears below the TOSHIBA Touch and Launch window The title and functions can change when you select one of the corner icons The corner icons can be changed to other shortcuts using the TOSHIBA Touch and Launch settings By default the four icons displayed are My Computer upper left Switch Window upper right Favorites lower left Desktop lower right The type and number of icons you see in the main part of the TOSHIBA Touch and Launch window are determined by which corner icon you select TOSHIBA Touch and Launch is controlled adjusted via an icon on the system tray The icon will change color when the TOSHIBA Touch and Launch is active Double click the icon to open the TOSHIBA Touch and Launch Settings window Right click the icon to see the following shortcuts Settings The Settings function allows you to define the functions features you can access in TOSHIBA Touch and Launch Disable Enable Help About Toshiba Utilities 1 T TOSHIBA Touch and Launch TOSHIBA Touch and Launch Settings When you choose the Settings shortcut menu entry the TOSHIBA Touch and Launch Settings window appears TOSHIBA Touch and Launch Settings E Corner Assignment Table You can assign tab
257. you want OmniPass to use when accessing this Toshiba Utilities 1 O Fingerprint recognition utility application or Web site For a detailed explanation of these settings see Authentication settings below Click Finish to end the Remember Password procedure OmniPass automatically logs you in to the application or Web site The site location the credentials you use to access the site and the OmniPass authentication settings for the site are now stored in OmniPass secure database Authentication settings When OmniPass asks for a friendly name for the site being remembered see Sample Friendly Name screen on page 196 you can also set how OmniPass authenticates access to the site authentication settings There are three effective settings for how OmniPass handles a remembered site Seinge for this Password Ste r ubamaticaly entar thie password protected site whan i k achvated Do mo prompt hor authenticabor F Avbometcally cick Ihe DE or Subeit button fer this password protected site once the user E authenticated Sample Authentication Settings in Friendly Name screen Automatically click the OK or Submit button for this password protected site once the user is authenticated This is the default setting and the most secure option If this is selected each time you navigate to this site OmniPass asks you to authenticate yourself using either the master password or your fingerprint

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