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1. Automatically fix file system errors Scan for and attempt recovery of bad sectors 6 Click Start Error checking runs the test Your hard disk seems very slow If you have 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 Your data files are damaged or corrupted Refer to your software documentation for file recovery procedures Many software packages automatically create backup files You may also be able to recover lost data using utility software which is available from your dealer Some programs run correctly but others do not This is probably a configuration problem If a program does not run properly refer to its documentation and check that the hardware configuration meets its needs A diskette will not go into the external diskette drive You may already have a diskette in the drive Make sure the drive is empty You may be inserting the diskette incorrectly Hold the diskette with the hub side facing down and insert it so that the metal head window cover goes into the drive first 1 O98 lf Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 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
2. You press the disc eject button but the drive tray does not slide out Make sure the computer is connected to a power source and turned on The DVD ROM or multi function drive eject mechanism requires power to operate To remove a disc without turning on the computer use a narrow object such as a straightened paper clip to press the manual eject button This button is in the small hole next to the disc eject button on the right side of the computer Some discs run correctly but others do not If the problem is with an application CD ROM refer to the software s documentation and check that the hardware configuration meets the program s needs Sound system problems You do not hear any sound from the computer Adjust the volume control Press Fn Esc to see if Volume Mute is enabled 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 1s feedback between the microphone and the speakers It occurs in any sound system when input from a microphone 1s 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 and setup of new cards If you are having trouble getting one or more of 200 lf Something Goe
3. 5 4 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the applications power management settings and features used Using the computer for the first time The computer is now ready for you to turn it on and begin using it Opening the display panel 1 Slide the display latch to the right 2 Lift the display panel m LO Oe Sample opening the display panel CAUTION l0 avoid damaging the display panel do not force it beyond the point where it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel Small bright dots may appear on your TFT display when you turn on your computer Your display contains an extremely large number of thin film transistors TFT and is manufactured using high precision technology Any small bright dots that may appear on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology Getting Started 5 H Using the computer for the first time NOTE Over a period of time and depending on the usage of the computer the brightness of the LCD Screen will deteriorate This is an intrinsic characteristic of LCD technology Screen will dim when the computer is operated on battery power and you may not be able to increase the brightness of the screen Your computer s features and specifications Certain notebook chassis are designed to accommodate all possible configurations for an en
4. The modem is on set up properly and still will not transmit or receive data Make sure the line has a dial tone Connect a telephone handset to the line to check this The other system may be busy or off line Try making a test transmission to someone else Develop good computing habits Make sure you are prepared Save your work frequently You can never predict when your computer will lock forcing you to close a program and lose unsaved changes Many software programs build in an automatic backup but you should not rely solely on this feature Save your work See Computing tips on page 81 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 CD DVD or diskette following the steps in Saving your work on page 90 Connect a tape drive to the system and use specialized software to copy everything on the hard disk to a tape Some people use a combination of these methods backing up all files to tape weekly and copying critical files to the media of their choice on a daily basis If you have installed your own programs you should back up these programs as well as your data files If something goes wrong that requires you to reformat your hard disk and start again reloading all your programs and data files from a backup source will save time lf Something Goes Wrong 205 If you need further assistance Read the u
5. When starting up again the computer returns to the mode in which you left it including all open programs and files you were using Configuring your computer for Hibernation 1 Open the Start menu click Control Panel then Performance and Maintenance Click the Toshiba Power Saver icon Click the Setup Action tab Select Hibernation for the options you want When I press the power button Set this option to Hibernate so that the computer Learning the Basics 1 0 Powering down the computer will go into Hibernation mode when you press the power button When I close the lid Set this option to Hibernate so that the computer will go into Hibernation mode when you close the display panel 5 Click Apply 6 Click OK The computer is now set to automatically go into Hibernation when your option settings occur NOTE For more information about the Power Saver utility see TOSHIBA Power Saver on page 163 Once the computer is configured put the computer into Hibernation mode by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel depending on the hibernation options taken Starting again from Hibernation mode 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 and press the power button until the on off light changes to green The compu
6. Bluetooth wireless technology and your Health The products with Bluetooth wireless technology like other radio devices emit radio frequency electromagnetic energy The level of energy emitted by devices with Bluetooth wireless technology however is far much less than the electromagnetic energy emitted by wireless devices like for example mobile phones Because products with Bluetooth wireless technology operate within the guidelines found in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations TOSHIBA believes Bluetooth wireless technology is safe for use by consumers These standards and recommendations reflect the consensus of the scientific 2l 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 Bluetoot
7. Depending on your computer s configuration your computer may come with a multi function drive that allows you to Play pre recorded DVDs Play pre recorded CDs Read and write data depending on your system configuration and music files to CD Recordable CD R and CD Rewritable CD RW discs and DVD R RW or DVD RAM discs NOTE Copy protection technology included in certain media may prevent or limit recording or viewing of the media For details on how to use the software please refer to the respective Online Help menus 1 48 Enhancing Productivity Exploring audio features Recording sounds You may record sounds as wav files by connecting an external microphone or other sound source to the microphone jack DEFINITION A wav pronounced wave file is a Windows AW format for storing sound PL _ Z 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 W Sound Sound Recorder E Ed File Edit Effects Help Position Lenath 0 00 sec 0 00 sec Positioning bar cS Record stop Play Skip forward Skip backward Sample Sound Recorder screen 3 Click the Record button 4 Speak normally into the
8. Recovery Utilities partition This will increase the size of your C drive 0 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 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 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 process 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 1 nN A Ww N Click Start and then click Control Panel Double click the Administrative Tools icon Double click the Computer Management icon Click Disk Management Highlight the hard disk drive in the Volume list to display its status in the lower portion of the screen Getting Started 11 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Deleting the Hard Disk Recovery Utility You can delete the HDD recovery pa
9. This section lists the preset profiles along with the estimated battery life for each mode The preset profiles are Full Power High Power Toshiba Utilities 1 65 TOSHIBA Assist Normal DVD Playback Presentation Long Life Although you can change the properties for any of these profiles this is not recommended If you need a customized profile create a new profile with the properties you require The DVD Playback profile applies only when a DVD program is playing Quickly creating a new power mode 1 Highlight one of the preset profiles 2 Click Copy 3 A new mode appears with the title Copy of Name where Name is the title of the mode you copied You can change the name description or icon for this profile by clicking Property Customizing a power mode 1 Highlight the profile you want to modify 2 Change the settings you want on the Basic Setup tab 3 You may also change settings on the Setup Action tab Keep in mind however that by default these actions will apply to all profiles Mouse utility The Mouse utility allows you to change your TouchPad or mouse settings To access the Mouse utility through the Toshiba Assist double click the Mouse icon 1 66 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Assist Hotkey utility The Hotkey utility allows you to receive a confirmation message when you use the Hotkey combination for Standby Fn F3 and Hibernation Fn F4 To activate 1 Click Start
10. All Programs Toshiba Utilities then click the Hotkey utility The Hotkey window appears Toshiba Hotkey w Display a Standby confirmation message I Fn F 3 is pushed io Display a Hibernation confirmation message If Fn F4 is pushed Cancel Sample Toshiba Hotkey utility window 2 Select the desired option 3 Click OK TOSHIBA HW Setup TOSHIBA HW Setup is the Toshiba configuration management tool available through Windows To access it open the Start menu click Control Panel then Printers and Other Hardware Then click the Toshiba HWSetup icon Toshiba Utilities 1 6 TOSHIBA Assist TOSHIBA HWSetup Ax F ee Boot Prionty Keyboard use LAN Device Config _ Parallel Frinter Display CPU General Password E TOSHIBA HW Setup program allows you to configure your lt computer Setup BIOS Version 1 00 03 18 2004 Sample TOSHIBA HWSetup window The tabs represent various dialog boxes They are General Allows you to view current BIOS hard disk drive and memory settings Password Allows you to set or reset a user password for the power on process and for instant security Device Config Shows the Device configuration options Parallel Printer Allows you to configure the parallel port default settings 1f applicable to your system Display Allows you to change various default
11. Charging the main battery AWARNENG Damaged power cables can cause fire or electric shock Never modify forcibly bend place heavy objects on top of or apply heat to the power cord cable If the power cord cable becomes damaged or the plug over heats discontinue use There is a risk of electric shock Never remove the power plug from the outlet with wet hands Doing so may cause an electric shock Charging the main battery Your computer came with its battery already installed Before using the battery to power the computer you must charge the battery To charge the battery plug the computer into a live wall outlet It takes several hours to charge the battery with the computer off It takes much longer to charge the battery wile the computer is on For more information on battery use see Running the computer on battery power on page 112 CAUTION Once the battery is charged for the first time avoid leaving the computer plugged in and turned off for more than a few hours at a time Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can damage the battery TECHNICAL NOTE When your computer is using all of the y power provided by the AC Adapter to run applications f 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
12. 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 s This device may not cause harmful interference s 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 of a standard jack called the USOC RJTIC A plug and jack used to connect this equipment to the premises wiring and telephone networ
13. The basic measure used in modem communications bps is similar but not identical to the baud rate See also baud rate boot To start the computer The term boot originates from bootstrap program as in pulling itself up by its bootstraps a program that loads and initializes the operating system See also reboot boot disk See system disk boot priority startup sequence The order in which the computer accesses its disk drives to locate the startup files Under the default startup sequence the computer looks for the startup files in the diskette drive before checking the hard disk bus An electrical circuit that connects the central processing unit CPU with other parts of the computer such as the video adapter disk 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 w 235 byte A sequence of eight bits A byte is the smallest addressable unit of data See also bit gigabyte kilobyte megabyte cache A section of very fast memory in which frequently used information is duplicated for quick access Accessing data from cache is faster than accessing 1t 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
14. 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 z TECHNICAL NOTE Some features defined in this glossary L may not be available on your computer Acronyms These acronyms may appear in this user s guide AC alternating current BIOS basic input output system bps bits per second CD compact disc CD ROM compact disc read only memory CD RW compact disc rewrite memory CMOS complementary metal oxide semiconductor COMI communications port 1 serial port COM2 communications port 2 serial port CPU central processing unit 231 DC DMA DIMM DOS DPI DSTN DVD DVD ROM ECP EPROM FAT FCC GB HDD HTML IEEE LO IRQ ISP KB LAN LCD LPT1 LSI MB MIDI PC PCI PCMCIA 232 sm direct current direct memory access dual inline memory module disk operating system dots per inch dual supertwist nematic digital versatile or video disc digital versatile or video disc read only memory enhanced capabilities port erasable programmable read only memory file allocation table Federal Communications Commission gigabyte hard disk drive Hypertext Markup Language Institute of Electrical and
15. contacting Toshiba 205 206 corrupted damaged data files 197 Device Manager 189 disabling a device 189 190 disk drive is slow 197 display is blank 193 DVD ROM multi function drive tray does not eject 199 external display not working 195 external keyboard not working 193 external monitor 194 faulty memory 191 hardware conflict 187 188 high pitched noise 199 illegal operation 181 Internet bookmarked site not found 186 Internet connection is slow 186 keyboard not responding 182 keyboard produces unexpected characters 193 missing files trouble accessing a disk 196 modem not receiving or transmitting 203 204 no sound 199 non system disk or disk error 183 198 PC Card 199 checklist 200 error occurs 202 not recognized 202 slots appear dead 201 power and batteries 191 printer 202 203 program not responding 180 252 program not working properly 197 screen does not look right flickers 194 system resources 188 trouble prevention 204 URL address not found 186 warning resume failure 183 Windows won t start 183 Windows XP not working 184 program starting 87 programs not running correctly 197 projector 76 connecting 76 protection of stored data 2 R recharging main battery 114 recording wav files 148 sounds 148 recording sounds 148 Recovery media 39 recycle bin icon 136 RJ 11 jack 155 Run dialog box 89 S safety disposing of batteries 124 icons 38 saving files 90
16. screen blank 193 does not look normal flickers 194 seating 43 secondary button 73 Secure Digital SD Cards 153 security 163 selecting a place to work 41 setting up adding memory 56 computer 57 TOSHIBA Touch and Launch 177 setting up a connection 139 setting up your computer 48 settings TOSHIBA Touch and Launch 177 shutting down more quickly 104 SmartMedia 153 sound problem solving 199 sounds recording 148 speakers external connecting 80 using external 149 Stand By mode hot key 211 Standby 108 Standby mode going into more quickly 109 starting again from 110 start button 136 starting a program 87 Run dialog box 89 Windows Explorer 88 Windows Start menu 87 starting up the computer from Shut down 105 from Standby 110 stored data protection 2 supervisor password deleting 173 supervisor password set up 171 System Setup 183 system tray 137 253 7 taskbar 137 telephone line connecting to modem 155 television adjusting display 78 Toshiba Internet Web sites 207 Toshiba Hardware Setup 166 Toshiba online resources 110 TOSHIBA Touch and Launch 174 disable enable 178 Toshiba utilities 157 turning off the computer 75 turning on the computer 56 turning on the power 55 U Universal Resource Locator URL 137 USB mouse connecting 79 user password disabling 170 user passwords setting 168 using a file extension 92 utilities Toshiba Power Saver Utility 163 V video projector adjusting displa
17. 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 the topic of the problem with which you need help and follow the on screen instructions Click a problem you about which would like help from the listings and follow the on screen instructions You can connect to Support Online by clicking Support from the menu or by going to pesupport toshiba com lf Something Goes Wrong 1 8 Resolving a hardware conflict 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 be time consuming and frustrating The recommended proc
18. 30 seconds A CAUTION Your LCD display has a brightness approaching that of a TV device We recommend that you adjust the brightness of your LCD to a comfortable level to prevent possible strain on your eyes 46 Getting Started Selecting a place to work Other precautions Your computer is designed to optimize safety minimize strain and withstand the rigors of portability However you should observe certain precautions to further reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the computer AuUTION Do not apply heavy pressure to the computer or subject it to sharp impacts Excessive pressure or impact can damage computer components or cause your computer to malfunction CAUTION 0Me PC Cards can become hot with prolonged use If two cards are installed both can become hot even If only one is used extensively Overheating of a PC Card can result in errors or instability in the PC Card operation Be careful when you remove a PC Card that has been used for lengthy periods of time gt Avoid spilling liquids into the computer s keyboard If you do spill a liquid that gets into the keyboard turn off the computer immediately Leave the computer turned off overnight to let it dry out before you use it again gt 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 driv
19. 9 Close the Control Panel window You can also use a hot key to disable or enable the TouchPAD See Disabling or enabling the TouchPad on page 214 Turning off the computer It is a good idea to turn off your computer when you are not using it for a while If you are using the computer for the first time leave the computer plugged into a power source even though the computer is off to fully charge the main battery With the computer off it may take up to three hours to recharge the main battery When you power down the computer you have three options to choose from Turn Off or Shut down Hibernate and Standby Each option has its advantages Use the Shut down command if you are using the Windows XP Professional operating system and are connected to a domain server Ifyou have work in progress and are not connected to a network use the Windows Standby or Hibernate commands to save your system settings to memory so that when you turn on the computer again you will automatically return to where you left off To leave the computer off for a longer period you can use the Windows Turn Off command when not connected to a domain server or the Shut down command when connected to a domain server instead CAUTION Never turn off the computer while any drive is in use Doing so may damage the media in use and result in loss of data For more information see Powering down the computer on pa
20. AC adapter supplied with your computer or an equivalent adapter that is compatible Use of any incompatible adapter could damage your computer Toshiba assumes no liability for any damage caused by use of an incompatible adapter To connect AC power to the computer 1 Connect the power cord cable to the AC adapter Sample connecting the power cord cable to the AC adapter 02 Getting Started Connecting to a power source AWARNING Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead a oco 2 chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm Wash hands after handling Plug the AC adapter cord into the DC IN on the back of the computer Sample connecting the AC adapter cord to the computer 3 Connect the power cord cable to a live electrical outlet If the electrical outlet is live the system indicator panel s AC power light 482 glows green If the main battery is present the battery light lt 3 glows Amber while the battery is charging Green when the battery is fully charged If the battery light flashes amber during charging the battery is not receiving input from the AC power supply Disconnect the AC cable and remove the battery pack Then reconnect the AC cable and reinstall the battery pack If the battery light continues to flash see If Something Goes Wrong on page 180 for troubleshooting information Getting Started 53
21. Find files Access Windows Help Run programs Suspend system activity and shut down the computer Enhancing Productivity 1 3 Setting up for communications Taskbar Each time you open a program a button associated with that program appears on the taskbar With some programs a button appears on the taskbar for each document or window you open You can use these buttons to quickly switch between the programs or windows To make a program or window the currently active one click the associated taskbar button DEFINITION URL stands for Uniform Resource Locator which is the address that defines the route to a file on the Web or any other Internet facility Generically it is known as the Web site address System tray The System tray displays icons of tasks or programs that run continuously in the background To learn more about each task position the cursor over the icon for a few moments and a short description of the task appears Typical tasks in the System tray are Current time Power usage mode Mouse properties and speaker volume To activate a specific task double click the appropriate System tray icon Setting up for communications To connect to the Internet use an online service or communicate across the telephone lines with another computer you need A modem one comes with your Tecra A3 Series computer A telephone line 1 38 Enhancing Productivity Setting up for communic
22. H ndler die Vorgehensweise abstimmen Restricted frequency band only channels 1 to 7 2400 MHz and 2454 MHz respectively may be used outdoors in France Please contact A R T http www art telecom fr for applicable procedures to follow Bande de fr quence restreinte seuls les canaux 1 7 2400 et 2454 MHz respectivement doivent tre utilis s endroits ext rieur en France Vous pouvez contacter I Autorit de R gulation des T l communiations http www art telecom fr pour la proc dure 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 DM fempna o o N Licentie verplicht voor gebruik met buitenantennes Neem contact op a 802 1 1a 5 GHz Austria Belgium perar Germany Greece D 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 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 a Indoor AA Outdoor Austria ae France Switzerland Lichtenstein
23. 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 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 Stand By mode and have a software or resource conflict When this happens turning the power on returns you to the problem instead of restarting the system To clear the condition press Ctrl Alt and Del simultaneously Clearing the condition may get the computer running but it will not solve a resource conflict Read the documentation lf Something Goes Wrong 1 83 Problems when you turn on the computer that came with the conflicting device and Resolving a hardware conflict on page 187 The computer is not accessing the hard disk or the external diskette drive Your computer normally loads the operating system from the hard disk If you have a hard disk problem you will not be able to start the computer Insert a system diskette into the exter
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25. ROM or multi function drive Optical storage has become the preferred medium for software music and video Digital versatile discs DVDs provide a significant increase in data storage and support features that are not available on any other video platform These features include wide screen movies multiple language tracks digital surround sound multiple camera angles and interactive menus For these reasons your computer may come with a DVD ROM drive or multi function drive Q 4 Learning the Basics Using the DVD ROM or multi function drive Z TECHNICAL NOTE Your DVD ROM or multi function drive is set to play region 1 North America DVD ROMs If you play a DVD disc from another region the drive will automatically change to play in the format of the other region The drive will allow you to change regions four times On the fourth change the region will be locked in That is the drive will only play DVDs from that last region Note that changing from region 1 to region 2 and back to region 1 is counted as two changes NOTE For optimum DVD performance it is recommended that you play DVDs while running the computer on AC power Your computer s Power Saver utility can be used to select a power level setting for DVD playback Refer to TOSHIBA Power Saver on page 163 for more information lise Drive in use indicator light Eject button Manual eject hole Sample DVD ROM drive Drive in
26. Synonymous with reboot To reset the computer by reloading the operating system without turning the computer off See also boot RJ 11 A modular connector used on most U S telephone systems and direct connect modems The RJ 11 connector is a 6 wire connector 244 omen ROM read only memory Non volatile memory that can be read but not written to By non volatile we mean that information in ROM remains whether or not the computer is receiving power This type of memory is used to store your computer s BIOS which is essential instructions the computer reads when you start it up See also BIOS memory Compare RAM S select To highlight or otherwise specify text data or graphics with the intent to perform some operation on it serial Processes that occur one at a time In communications it means the transmission of one bit at a time sequentially over a single channel On your computer the serial port provides a serial interface between the computer and an appropriate device Compare parallel shortcut See keyboard shortcut software See program Compare hardware Standby A feature of some Windows operating systems that allows you to turn off the computer without exiting your open applications and to continue from where you left off when you turn the computer on again Suspend A feature of some Windows operating systems that allows you to turn off the computer without exiting your open app
27. Windows Start key Opens the Start menu Application key Has the same function as the secondary mouse button Overlay keys The keys with gray numbers and symbols on the front of them form the numeric and cursor overlay This overlay lets you enter numeric data or control the cursor as you would using the 10 key keypad on a desktop computer s keyboard 36 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Eq aaa T aT mz aT ERL FETI MA TEVET EN TEA E eR R ER R RR Jual R e sC CCEC T T JA VTTTTT a JA SS ES Sample numeric and cursor control mies Using the overlay to type numeric data t The keys with the numbers on their right front are the numeric overlay keys To turn the numeric overlay on press Fn and F11 simultaneously The numeric mode light on the keyboard indicator panel glows when the numeric overlay is on To turn the overlay off hold down the Fn key and press F11 again The numeric mode light on the keyboard indicator panel goes out Using the overlay for cursor control The keys with the gray arrows and symbols on their left front are the cursor control overlay keys To turn the cursor control overlay on press Fn and F10 simultaneously The cursor control mode light on the keyboard indicator panel glows when the cursor control overlay is on To turn the overlay off hold down the Fn key and press F10 again The cur
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29. 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 wn 24 local area network See LAN logical drive A section of a disk that is recognized by the operating system as a separate disk drive A system s logical drives may differ from its physical drives For example a single hard disk drive may be partitioned into two or more logical drives 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 1s 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
30. automatically to work with the device ews 243 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 type size and creation date RAM random access memory Volatile memory that can be written to as well as read By volatile we mean that information in RAM is lost when you turn off your computer This type of memory is used for your computer s main memory See also memory Compare ROM random access memory See RAM read only memory See ROM reboot See boot restart removable disk A disk that can be removed from a disk drive A diskette is one example of a removable disk resolution A measure of the sharpness of the images that can be produced by a printer or displayed on a screen For a printer resolution is expressed in dots per inch dpi For a screen it 1s expressed as the number of pixels available horizontally and vertically restart
31. be able to increase the brightness of the screen Charging the batteries NOTE Battery charge time may vary depending on the applications power management settings and features used The battery needs to be charged before you can use it to power the computer caAuTIONn Never leave batteries in the battery charger for more than a week at a time Doing so may reduce the potential charge of the battery Use only battery chargers designed to work with your notebook computer You can order a Toshiba battery charger from Toshiba s Web site at accessories toshiba com 1 1 Mobile Computing Charging the batteries Charging the main battery To charge the battery plug the computer into a live wall outlet It takes several hours to charge the battery with the computer off It takes much longer to charge the battery while the computer is on TECHNICAL NOTE When your computer is using all of the power provided by the AC Adapter to run applications features and devices the recharging of the battery cannot occur Your computer s Power Saver utility can be used to select a power level setting that reduces the power required for system operation and will allow the battery to recharge Z The battery may not start charging immediately 1f 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 2
32. ccceeccccceeeesseseeeeeeeeeeseeeens 150 Inserting a PC Card cesses ners 151 Removing a PC Card 152 setting up a PC Card for your computer 153 Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot 153 Inserting memory Media 153 Removing memory Media 154 Connecting your modem to a telephone line 155 Connecting to a phone line n a 155 Chapter 6 Toshiba Utilities cesses 157 FN CSSO ooo ceeeceeeceseessseeseeeesseeeseeeeesesesensesenreres 158 Starting Fn SS eerren 158 Using the keyboard or pointing device to ASSIQN KEYS oo ccececcceccceessseseeeeeeeeeeseeeesseeees 160 Viewing existing key assignments 161 Changing or removing existing key ASSIGNMENTS eeen 161 Contents 3 3 TOSHIBA ASSIST eccececcceeeeseeeecesseeeeesesseneeeeeeens 162 Customizing Your Computer 163 NetWork a 163 SOCUIILY cccececcccssseseeecesseeeeeseessneeeeeeesseeeeeeeees 163 TOSHIBA Power Saver ccccccceseeeeeseeeees 163 Mouse utility ccenn 165 Hotkey utility ncccsser 166 TOSHIBA HW Setup eee 166 Setting user passwords ceecee 168 Using an instant password 169 Setting a user password seeen 169 Disabling a user password 170 Using a supervisor password 171 Setting a supervisor PaSSWOM eee 171 Deleting a supervisor password 173 Using the TOSHIBA Zooming Utility a 173 Using the TOSHIBA Touch and Launch utility 174 TOSHIBA Application Installer 178 Chapter 7 If Some
33. features and functions of the original design Any use of low power radio frequency electric machinery shall not affect the aviation safety and interfere with legal communications In event that any interference is found the use of such electric machinery shall be stopped immediately and reusing of such products can be resumed until no interference occurs after improvement The legal communications mentioned in the above item refer to radio communications operated in accordance with telecommunication laws and regulations Low power radio frequency electric machinery shall resist against interference from legal communications or from industrial scientific and medical radio emission electric machinery Using this equipment in Japan In Japan the frequency bandwidth of 2 400 MHz to 2 483 5 MHz for second generation low power data communication systems such as this equipment overlaps that of mobile object identification 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 sclentific 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
34. 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 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 Getting Started 6 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Recovering the C partition with a user specified size CAUTION Resizing and recovering your C drive to its factory default setting reformats all partitions on the HDD for example if you created a D drive it will be deleted during the recovery process and your information will be lost Be sure to save your work 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 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
35. if any repair or adjustment is required 20 Copyright This guide is copyrighted by Toshiba America Information Systems Inc with all rights reserved Under the copyright laws this guide cannot be reproduced in any form without the prior written permission of Toshiba No patent liability is assumed however with respect to the use of the information contained herein 2004 by Toshiba America Information Systems Inc All rights reserved Export Administration Regulation This document contains technical data that may be controlled under the U S Export Administration Regulations and may be subject to the approval of the U S Department of Commerce prior to export Any export directly or indirectly in contravention of the U S Export Administration Regulations is prohibited Notice The information contained in this manual including but not limited to any product specifications is subject to change without notice TOSHIBA CORPORATION AND TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS INC TOSHIBA PROVIDES NO WARRANTY WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL OR ANY OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN AND HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH REGARD TO ANY OF THE FOREGOING TOSHIBA ASSUMES NO LIABILITY FOR ANY DAMAGES INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY FROM ANY TECHNICAL OR TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS OR OMISSIONS CONTAINED HEREIN OR FOR DISCREPANCIES BETWEEN THE PRODUCT AND THE MANUA
36. 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 any icon Or highlight the Close icon in the upper right area of the TOSHIBA Touch and Launch window 1 16 Toshiba Utilities Using the TOSHIBA Touch and Launch utility The TOSHIBA Touch and Launch window has the following parts Corner icons Back button Close button Title Main window Mame Order Date Order oe Corner icons Sample parts of the TOSHIBA Touch and Launch window 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 type and number of icons you see in the main part of the TOSHIBA Touch and Launch window are determined by which of the corner icons 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 Toshiba Utilities 1 T Using the TOSHIBA To
37. key Most of the time this does not matter However some programs assign separate functions to the right and left Ctrl and Alt keys or to the regular and numeric pad Enter keys on the full sized keyboard Using the Fn key you can simulate these separate keys as follows Press Fn and Ctrl simultaneously to simulate the Ctrl key on the right side of the enhanced keyboard Press Fn and Enter simultaneously to simulate the Enter key on the numeric pad of the enhanced keyboard Ctrl Fn and Alt keys cs om ice 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 Function keys The function keys not to be confused with the Fn key are the 12 keys at the top of the keyboard qa AIA IAA Sample function keys Learning the Basics 85 Using the keyboard F1 through F12 are called function keys because they execute programmed functions when pressed Used in combination with the Fn key function keys marked with icons execute specific functions on the computer For example Fn F9 turns off the TouchPad For more information see Fn esse on page 158 or Hot Keys on page 209 Windows special keys start key A 1S le Application key Sample Windows special keys Your computer s keyboard has two keys that have special functions in
38. microphone 5 When you have finished recording click the Stop button Enhancing Productivity 1 49 Exploring audio features The Sound Recorder window displays the new sound file as a waveform NOTE You can only record 60 seconds at a time 6 To hear what you just recorded click the Play button 7 To save the file select Save from the File menu 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 Using external speakers or headphones Your computer 1s equipped with a full stereo sound system with internal speakers Instead of using the internal speakers you can connect headphones or a pair of external stereo speakers TECHNICAL NOTE Use amplified speakers that require an external power source Other types of speakers will be inadequate to produce sound from the computer To play back sound files through external speakers or headphones 1 Locate the headphone jack on the computer 2 Using any necessary adapters plug the cable from the headphones or external speakers into the headphone jack The headphone jack requires a 16 ohm stereo mini jack 1 50 Enhancing Productivity Using PC Cards To adjust the volume For external speakers use the volume controls on each speaker For headphones use the computer s volume control dial Using PC Cards Your Tec
39. passwords using 169 Internal External mode 195 Internet bookmarked site not found 186 connecting to 143 features 144 slow connection 186 surfing 143 uploading and downloading files 145 URL address not found 186 Internet Explorer icon 136 Internet Service Providers 142 IRQ Interrupt Request 188 ISPs 142 J jack RJ 11 155 K keeping comfortable 42 key assign 160 changing 161 direct assign 160 popup 161 removing 161 key assignment viewing existing 161 key assignments changing or removing existing 161 keyboard character keys 83 function keys 84 hot keys 215 not working 182 193 overlay keys 85 unexpected characters 193 Windows special keys 85 keyboard external 78 keyboard full size 84 keyboard PS 2 compatible 78 L LCD power saver 76 lighting 44 M memory adding 56 expansion slots 57 problem solving 191 250 removing expansion slot cover 58 Memory media inserting 153 removing 154 memory module inserting 59 installation 57 removing 61 Memory Stick media 153 Memory Stick Pro media 153 microphone 148 external connecting 80 Microsoft Support Online Web site 186 modem connecting to a telephone line 155 determining COM port 138 problem solving 203 204 resetting port to default settings 138 upgrading 138 modules Wi Fi Mini PC 129 monitor 76 connecting 76 not working 194 mouse installing 78 serial 78 network 163 accessing 139 Dial Up Networking Wizard 139 networking wi
40. 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 3 Other documentation CO Other icons used Additional icons highlight other helpful or educational information A TECHNICAL NOTE This icon indicates technical information L about the computer Tr G HINT This icon indicates helpful hints and tips DEFINITION This icon indicates the definition of a term used in the text as Other documentation Your computer comes with the following documentation This electronic user s guide Guides for other programs that may come preinstalled on your computer or that are available for installation on your Recovery media 1f applicable to your system For accessory information visit Toshiba s Web site at accessories toshiba com The Microsoft Windows operating system documentation which explains the features of the operating system A Introduction Service options service options Toshiba offers a full line of optional service programs to complement its limited warranty To stay current on the most recent software and hardware options for your computer and for other product information be sure to regularly check the Toshiba Web site at
41. properties of each mode are set in the Toshiba Power Management utility For more information see Mobile Computing on page 111 Hot Keys 21 1 Stand By mode Stand By mode Fn F3 a This hot key puts the computer into Stand By mode A message box is displayed by default to confirm that the computer is going into Stand By mode This message box can be set so it does not display Do you wish to switch the machine to standby Do not show this message in the future Sample Stand By confirmation box For more information about Stand By mode please see Using Standby on page 108 21 2 Hot Keys Hibernation mode Hibernation mode F4 Fn 2 This hot key puts the computer into Hibernation mode If Hibernation mode is enabled the default a message box is displayed by default to confirm the computer is going into Hibernation mode The message box can be set so it does not display Do you wish to switch the machine to hibemation Do not show this message in the future Sample Hibernation confirmation box If Hibernation mode is disabled this hot key will not respond For more information on Hibernation mode see Using Hibernation on page 106 ue 213 Display modes Display modes n Cl This hot key cycles through the power on display options The display modes are Built in display panel only Built in display panel and external monitor simu
42. read only memory A form of high capacity storage that uses laser optics instead of magnetic means for reading data See also CD Compare DVD ROM central processing unit CPU The chip that functions as the brain of the computer It takes information from outside sources such as memory or keyboard input processes the information and sends the results to another device that uses the information character Any letter number or symbol you can use on the computer Some characters are non printing characters such as a paragraph break in a word processing program A character occupies one byte of computer storage chip A small piece of silicon containing computer logic and circuits for processing memory input output and or control functions Chips are mounted on printed circuit boards click To press and release the TouchPad control button or mouse button without moving the cursor or mouse In the Windows operating system this refers to the left mouse button or primary TouchPad control button unless otherwise stated See also double click color palette A set of specified colors that establishes the colors that can be displayed on the screen at a particular time compatibility The extent to which computers programs or devices can work together harmoniously using the same commands formats or language as another configuration 1 The collection of components that make up a single compu
43. see TOSHIBA Power Saver on page 163 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 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 163 Mobile Computing 1 21 Additional options for power Additional options for power Depending on the amount of time you spend away from external power sources the capacity of one battery pack may be sufficient for your needs However 1f you need more portable power Toshiba provides these options Purchase extra battery packs Purchase a battery charger that charges one main battery pack and one secondary battery pack at a time Chapter 4 Expansion Options Your computer is designed to work in the office as well as on the road This chapter explains how to set up the various optional devices so that your notebook can provide all the convenience of a traditional desktop computer Devices for office computing By connecting opti
44. several types of passwords on your computer gt An instant password Secures your open programs and files when leaving the computer temporarily A power on password Prevents unauthorized users from starting or restarting the computer Toshiba Utilities 1 69 Setting user passwords A supervisor password Prohibits unauthorized users from accessing certain functions such as Toshiba Hardware Setup This is useful if more than one person uses the computer A single user password supports the instant and power on password functions When setting up the various passwords keep the following in mind The user password can be set up under the supervisor password The supervisor password must be set before the user password or the user password must be deleted and then re entered after the supervisor password is set Using an instant password An instant password secures your system with a single keystroke Use this feature when you leave your desk for a few minutes and do not want to turn off the computer To use an instant password press Fn then press F1 This freezes the keyboard and TouchPad and blanks the screen An instant password has no effect on an optional USB mouse or trackball To unlock your system press Enter and the Windows Logon screen will appear Select your user name and enter your password if any Setting a user password To register a password for the power on password fu
45. slender object such as a straightened paper clip into the manual eject hole CAUTION Never use a pencil to press the manual eject button Pencil lead can break off inside the computer and damage It 2 Gently pull the tray out until it is fully open remove the disc and place it in its protective cover 3 Gently push the tray in to close it Caring for CD or DVD Discs Store your discs in their original containers to protect them from scratches and keep them clean Do not bend a disc or place heavy objects on top of it Do not apply a label to or otherwise mar the surface of a disc Hold a disc by its outside edge Fingerprints on the surface can prevent the DVD ROM drive or multi function drive from reading the data properly Do not expose discs to direct sunlight or extreme heat or cold To clean a disc that is dirty wipe it with a clean dry cloth The most efficient method to clean it is to start from the center of the disc and wipe toward the outward edge not in a circle If necessary moisten the cloth with water or a neutral cleaner not benzine or rubbing alcohol Let the disc dry completely before inserting it in the drive Learning the Basics QO Using the i LINK port Using the i LINK port The 1 LINK port on the left side of the computer provides a fast data transfer rate In addition to high speed the 1 LINK port also supports isochronous data the delivery of data a
46. such as online documentation or online help or to information coming from another company on a company network or the Internet operating system A set of programs that controls how the computer works Examples of operating systems are Windows XP and Windows 2000 p palette See color palette parallel Processes that occur simultaneously In communications 1t means the transmission of more than one bit of information at a time On your computer the parallel port provides a parallel communications interface between the computer and an appropriate device Most modern printers are parallel Compare serial password A unique string of characters entered by a user to verify his or her identity to the computer or the network PC Card A credit card sized expansion card designed to increase the capabilities of notebook computers PC Cards provide functions such as modem fax modem hard disk drive network adapter sound card or SCSI adapter peripheral Any device such as a printer or joystick that is attached to the computer and controlled by the computer s CPU pixel Short for 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
47. synthesizers and computers The MIDI standard provides a way of translating music into a form computers can use and vice versa modem Short for modulator demodulator A device that converts information from digital to analog and back to digital enabling information to pass back and forth between digital computers and analog telephone lines motherboard The main circuit board in the computer It contains the processor memory and other primary components MS DOS prompt See system prompt multi function drive A DVD drive that can read and write to CD and DVD media multimedia A combination of two or more media such as sound animation and video in a computer program or presentation Musical Instrument Digital Interface See MIDI network A collection of computers and associated devices that are connected by communications facilities A network allows you to share data and peripheral devices such as printers with other users and to exchange electronic mail 242 omen 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
48. 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 star I 6verenssta mmelse med de v sentliga egenskapskrav och vriga relevanta besta mmelser som framgar av direktiv 1999 S EG Undertegnede TOSHIBA Corp Digital Media Network Company erkl rer herved at f lgende udstyr Radio LAN device overholder de v sentlige krav og vrige relevante krav 1 direktiv 1999 5 EF German Hiermit erkl rt TOSHIBA Corp Digital Media Network Company dass sich dieser diese dieses Ra
49. the C drive size by 1 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 68 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media If you need to recover your computer to it s default factory state you can re build the system using your Hard Drive Recovery Utilities To recover your hard disk drive using the utilities burned to CDs or DVDs refer to Creating Recovery CDs DVDs on page 63 Insert the first recovery CD or DVD into your CD DVD drive and power on the computer When the computer powers on the TOSHIBA HDD Recovery Utility screen displays TOSHIBA HOD Recovery Utility Please select the recovery method Ct Il Restore Original Factory Image Recommended Advanced User Options Only al Restore Partition of HOD without changing current partition size al Restore Image to C 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 l
50. 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 196 DVD ROM or multi function drive problems You cannot access a disc in the drive Make sure the drive tray has closed properly Press gently until it clicks into place Open the drive tray and remove the disc Make sure the drive tray is clean Any dirt or foreign object can interfere with the laser beam Examine the disc to see whether it 1s dirty If necessary wipe it with a clean damp cloth dipped in water or a neutral cleaner Replace the disc in the tray Make sure it is lying flat label side uppermost Press the disc down until it locks on the spindle Close the drive tray carefully making sure it has shut completely If you are trying to play a DVD movie it may not play because the DVD region does not match the DVD player region For more information see Using the DVD ROM or multi function drive on page 93 lf Something Goes Wrong 1 QO Resolving a hardware conflict
51. use indicator light lIndicates when the drive is in use Eject button Press to release the disc tray Learning the Basics O5 Using the DVD ROM or multi function drive CAUTION Do not press the eject button or turn off the computer while the Drive in use indicator light is glowing Doing so could damage the disc or the drive When the disc tray is open be careful not to touch the lens or the area around it Doing so could cause the drive to malfunction Manual eject hole Use if you need to release the disc tray when the power is off Use a straightened paper clip or other narrow object to press the manual eject button located inside the hole CAUTION Never use a pencil to press the manual eject button Pencil lead can break off inside the computer and damage It Inserting a compact disc To insert a compact disc into the drive 1 Make sure the computer is turned on 2 Make sure the in use indicator light is off 3 Press the drive s eject button The disc tray slides partially out of the drive 96 Learning the Basics Using the DVD ROM or multi function drive Sample drive tray partially extended HINT The drive will not open if the computer s power is off 4 Grasp the tray and pull it fully open 5 Hold the disc by its edges and check that it is free of dust If the disc is dusty clean it as described in Caring for CD or DVD Discs on page 98 6 Place the disc carefully in
52. works with the following network devices Wired and wireless network devices Routers hubs and bridges Access points 22 Using ConfigFree with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities IV Stay on the task tray 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 Adapter Adapter Name Intel R PRO Wireless 2200BG Network Connection Status Enable MAC Address 00 0e 35 1c 97 b1 Adapter Type Wireless Ne IV Stay on the task tray Sample viewing device information Using ConfigFree with your Toshiba Computer 227 ConfigFree Utilities If a problem or potential problem is detected a triangle containing an exclamation point appears in the Connectivity Doctor screen and an orange frame describes the relevant location You can then view a possible cause and solution for the problem by clicking the exclamation point For example 1f the connection to a wireless network cannot be established because the wireless communication switch 1s turned off an exclamation point appears next to the wireless communication switch Clicking the exclamation point displays a description of the problem and a solution The following ch
53. 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 al Restore Original Factory Image Recommended Advanced User Options Only fa Restore Partition C 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 setting A confirmation message displays reminding you that all data will be lost during the recovery 66 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities process Be sure you have saved your work before proceeding 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 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
54. 6 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 completely 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 Mobile Computing 1 1 H Charging the batteries 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 NOTE The above error message may vary by computer model The RIC battery does not charge while the computer is turned off even when the AC adapter is charging the computer If the RTC battery is low the real time clock and calendar may display the incorrect time and date or stop working 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
55. 63 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Using the HDD Recovery you can gt 9 gt gt gt gt 9 gt 9 Create Hard Drive Recovery CDs or DVDs using a 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 state without the HDD Recovery partition Delete your hard disk drive recovery partition without the risk of losing your data Reinstall drivers and applications which were bundled with your computer Creating Recovery CDs DVDs Copying the Hard Drive 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 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities on your computer NOTE The system will prompt you to insert the appropriate number of CDs or DVDs to copy the Hard Drive Recovery Utilities If your optical disk drive is not writable contact TOSHIBA Customer Support to obtain the Recovery media for your system To create recovery CDs DVDs 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 Select CD DVD or All Files to create Recovery media on both CDs and DVDs 6 A Getting Sta
56. 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 1 N This device must not be operated in ad hoc mode using channels in the 5 GHz bands in the European Community Ad hoc mode provides a direct communication between two client devices without a Wireless LAN Access Point This device must be used with Access Points that have employed and activated a radar detection feature required for European Community operation in the 5 GHz bands This device will operate under the control of the Access Point in order to avoid operating on a channel occupied by any radar system in the area The presence of nearby radar operation may result in temporary interruption of operation of this device The Access Point s radar detection feature will automatically restart operation on a channel free of radar
57. Electronics Engineers input output interrupt request Internet service provider kilobyte local area network liquid crystal display line printer port 1 parallel port large scale integration megabyte Musical Instrument Digital Interface personal computer Peripheral Component Interconnect Personal Computer Memory Card International Association sony 233 RAM random access memory RFI radio frequency interference ROM read only memory RTC real time clock SCSI small computer system interface DDRAM double data random access memory SRAM static random access memory SVGA super video graphics adapter TFT thin film transistor USB universal serial bus URL uniform resource locator WAN wide area network www World Wide Web Terms A These terms may appear in this user s guide active matrix display A liquid crystal display LCD made from an array of liquid crystal cells using active matrix technology Also known as a TFT display in its simplest form there is one thin film transistor TFT for each cell This type of display works well with notebook computers because of its shallow depth and high quality color Active matrix displays are viewable from wider angles than most passive matrix displays adapter A device that provides a compatible connection between two units For example the computer s internal display adapter receives information from the software and translates it into images on t
58. Hz 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 802 114 device Taiwan Article 14 Unless approved for any model accredited low power radio frequency electric machinery any company trader or user shall not change the frequency increase the power or change the features and functions of the original design Article 17 Any use of low power radio frequency electric machinery shall not affect the aviation safety and interfere with legal communications In event that any interference is found the use of such electric machinery shall be stopped immediately and reusing of such products can be resumed until no interference occurs after improvement The legal communications mentioned in the above item refer to radio communications operated in accordance with telecommunication laws and regulations Low power radio frequency electric machinery shall resist against interference from legal communications or from industrial scientific and medical radio emission electric machinery Using this Equipment in Japan In Japa
59. L IN NO EVENT SHALL TOSHIBA BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL CONSEQUENTIAL SPECIAL OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES WHETHER BASED ON TORT CONTRACT OR OTHERWISE ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS MANUAL OR ANY OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF 2 Trademarks Noteworthy and Tecra are registered trademarks and Freedom Ware and SmartMedia are trademarks of Toshiba America Information Systems Inc and or Toshiba Corporation Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries DirectX Active Desktop and DirectShow are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Windows Media is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation LapLink is a registered trademark of Traveling Software Inc ConfigFree is a trademark of Toshiba Corporation Wi Fi is a registered trademark of the Wi Fi Alliance Dolby Manufactured by Toshiba under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories TouchPad is a trademark of Synaptics Inc Secure Digital and SD are trademarks xD Picture Card is a trademark of Fuji MultiMediaCard is a trademark of Infineon Technologies AG All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies Computer disposal information This product contains mercury Disposal of this material may be regulated due to environmental co
60. Maximizing battery life To maximize the life of your battery pack At least once a month disconnect the computer from a power source and operate it on battery power until the battery pack fully discharges Before doing so follow the steps below 1 Turn off the computer s power 2 Disconnect the AC adapter and turn on the computer s power If it does not turn on go to step 4 3 Operate the computer on battery power for five minutes If the battery pack has at least five minutes of operating time continue operating until the battery pack is fully discharged If the battery light flashes or there is some other warning to indicate a low battery go to step 4 4 Connect the AC adapter to the computer and the power cord to a power outlet The DC IN or AC power light should glow green 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 5 Charge the battery pack until the battery light glows green Ifyou have extra battery packs rotate their use Ifyou will not be using the system for an extended period more than one month remove the battery pack 1 2 Mobile Computing Disposing of used batteries Disconnect the AC adapter when the battery is fully charged Overcharging makes the battery hot and shortens life If y
61. Now you are ready to send a fax or use the modem to connect to an online service or the Internet For more information on using a modem see Setting up for communications on page 137 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 determine certain system details set additional options or change default options This chapter describes the utilities supplied by Toshiba Fn esse Hotkey utility TOSHIBA Assist TOSHIBA HW Setup TOSHIBA Power Saver Hibernation mode Setting a user password Using a supervisor password Using the TOSHIBA Zooming Utility Using the TOSHIBA Touch and Launch utility TOSHIBA Application Installer 19 1 5 Q TA Fn esse Fn esse Desktop shortcuts and Toshiba s Fn esse program provide quick ways to open programs documents and folders from within any Windows program without using the Start menu For more information on creating desktop shortcuts refer to the operating system documentation that came with your computer This section describes how to use the Fn esse program to quickly access your programs and files With Fn esse you can assign an Fn key combination to Open a Windows XP operating system program Open a file in its associated program Display a customized folder of programs and or files from
62. ON Keep liquids including cleaning fluid out of the computer s keyboard speaker and other openings Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to clean the computer To keep your computer clean gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth Ask your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for appropriate cleaning products Learning the Basics 1 0 Backing up your work Moving the computer Before moving your computer even across the room make sure all disk activity has ended the drive indicator light stops glowing and all external peripheral cables are disconnected CAUTION DO not pick up the computer by its display panel or by the back where the ports are located Although your notebook computer is built to withstand reasonable shock and vibration transport it in a carrying case for long trips You can purchase a carrying case from your Toshiba dealer through the accessories information packaged with your system or visit accessories toshiba com Backing up your work Back up all the files you create in case something happens to your computer If you have a network partition you can hold copies of your files there Alternatively you can back up your files to diskette one at a time as you are working on them To back up several files at one time use the Microsoft Windows backup program preinstalled on the computer s ha
63. POSSIBILITY THEREOF Protection of Stored Data For your important data please make periodic back up copies of all the data stored on the hard disk or other storage devices as a precaution against possible failures alteration or loss of the data IF YOUR DATA IS ALTERED OR LOST DUE TO ANY TROUBLE FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION OF THE HARD DISK DRIVE OR OTHER STORAGE DEVICES AND THE DATA CANNOT BE RECOVERED TOSHIBA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGE OR LOSS OF DATA OR ANY OTHER DAMAGE RESULTING THEREFROM WHEN COPYING OR TRANSFERRING YOUR DATA PLEASE BE SURE TO CONFIRM WHETHER THE DATA HAS BEEN SUCCESSFULLY COPIED OR TRANSFERRED TOSHIBA DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY FOR THE FAILURE TO COPY OR TRANSFER THE DATA CORRECTLY Critical Applications The computer you have purchased is not designed for any critical applications Critical applications means life support systems medical applications connections to implanted medical devices commercial transportation nuclear facilities or systems or any other applications where product failure could lead to injury to persons or loss of life or catastrophic property damage ACCORDINGLY TOSHIBA ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS DISCLAIM ANY AND ALL LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF THE COMPUTER PRODUCTS IN ANY CRITICAL APPLICATIONS IF YOU USE THE COMPUTER PRODUCTS IN A CRITICAL APPLICATION YOU AND NOT TOSHIBA ASSUME FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR SUCH USE FCC Notice Declaration of Conformity In
64. Power Management utility Have you added a device such as a PC Card or memory module that takes its power from the battery Is your software using the hard disk more Is the display power set to turn off automatically Was the battery fully charged to begin with All these conditions affect how long the charge lasts Keyboard problems If when you type strange things happen or nothing happens the problem may be related to the keyboard itself The keyboard produces unexpected characters A keypad overlay may be on If the numeric keypad or cursor control light is on press Fn and F10 simultaneously to turn off the cursor control light or press Fn and F11 simultaneously to turn off the numeric keypad light If the problem occurs when both the keypad overlays are off make sure the software you are using 1s not remapping the keyboard Refer to the software s documentation and check that the program does not assign different meanings to any of the keys You have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more keyboard error messages If you have a second keyboard try it If it works the first keyboard may be defective or incompatible with your computer Display problems Here are some typical display problems and their solutions The display is blank Display Auto Off may have gone into effect Press any key to activate the screen 1 4 lf Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware con
65. Starting a program from Windows Explorer 88 Starting a program from the Run dialog box 89 SAVING YOU WOPK eee ceccecescecccceseeesesseeeessesseeeeeeeees 90 Printing YOU WOFKK ceecee 92 Using the DVD ROM or multi function drive 93 Inserting a COMPACT CISC eee eeeeeeeeees 95 Removing a disc with the computer on 97 Removing a disc with the computer off 98 Caring for CD or DVD Discs ou 98 Using the i LINK port oc cece eeeescceeseeeeeseesereereerees 99 Using your computer at the office a 99 Using a computer lOCK ou cccccceeseseeeeeseeeeeees 99 Caring for your COMPUTEL eee eee eee 100 Cleaning the computer scen 100 Moving the COMpUter cece eeesseeeeeseeeees 101 Backing UP YOUP WOFK ccce 101 Restoring your WOFK cccceccceesseeeeeseeeeesseeees 102 Preparing for communications ecce 102 Powering down the computer c eee 103 Using Turn Off Computer or Shut Down 103 Using Hibernation cnn 106 Contents 31 Using Standby cenen 108 Toshiba s online resources ceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeees 110 Chapter 3 Mobile Computing cece 111 Toshiba s energy saver design 111 Running the computer on battery power 112 Battery Notice ocen 112 Charging the batteries 113 Charging the main battery 114 Charging the RIC battery 114 Monitoring battery power acscsccccccecccesss 116 What to do when the battery alarm sounds 118 Changi
66. TOSHIBA Tecra A3 Series Users Guide If you need assistance use one of the following 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 180 in this guide PMAD00033010 01 05 NO AWARNING Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm Wash hands after handling Models Tecra A3 Series ReWritable CD DVD Drives The computer system you purchased may include a ReWritable CD and or DVD drive s among the most advanced data storage technologies available As with any new technology you must read and follow all set up and usage instructions in the applicable user guides and or manuals enclosed If you fail to do so this product may not function properly and you may lose data or suffer other damage TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS TOSHIBA ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS DO NOT WARRANT THAT OPERATION OF THE PRODUCT WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR FREE YOU AGREE THAT TOSHIBA ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS SHALL HAVE NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR DAMAGE TO OR LOSS OF ANY BUSINESS PROFITS PROGRAMS DATA OR REMOVABLE STORAGE MEDIA ARISING OUT OF OR RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE
67. You may consult with the local technical support staff responsible for the wireless network to ensure the Access Point device s are properly configured for European Community operation Approved Countries Regions for use for the Atheros AR5001X Mini PCI Wireless network adapter This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries regions in the following table CAUTION Do not use this equipment except in the countries regions in the following table NOTE This device works on passive scan only A peer to peer mode is not available in 802 11a and Turbo Mode 802 11b 2 4 GHz Australia Austria Belgium Canada Denmark France Germany Greece Ireland Italy Luxembourg Netherlands New Zealand vy Po Switzerland UK USA 802 1 1a 5 GHz Austria Belgium perar Germany Greece Ra Luxembourg Netherlands New Zealand Norway Portugal Sweden Switzerland UK USA Turbo Mode 5 GHz Canada USA Approved Countries Regions for use for the Intel PRO Wireless LAN 2100 3B Mini PCI Adapter This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries regions in the following table CAUTION Do not use this equipment except in the countries regions in the following table Argentina Australia Austria Belgium Brazil Canada Denmark Finland Ireland Italy Liechtenstein Netherlands New Zealand Peru Portugal Spain Sweden Sw
68. aneous modes you must set the resolution of the internal display panel to match the resolution of the external display device Z Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use a full size keyboard you can attach one to your computer The computer s USB ports support any USB compatible keyboard Using a mouse You may want to use a mouse instead of the computer s built in TouchPad You can use a USB compatible mouse LZ NOTE After logging on to your system the mouse cursor may move to the upper right side of the screen If this occurs push the Esc or Windows key to return it to its original position TECHNICAL NOTE With a USB mouse you can choose to have the TouchPad active at the same time Getting Started 19 Connecting an optional external diskette drive Connecting a USB mouse To connect a USB mouse connect the mouse cable to the USB port on the computer Once connected the mouse is ready to use Connecting an optional external diskette drive Some operations such as creating a password service diskette require a diskette drive designed for use with 3 5 inch diskettes Sample optional external USB diskette drive To connect an optional external USB diskette drive connect the cable to one of the computer s USB ports Sample connecting an optional external USB diskette drive 80 Getting Started Connecting external speakers or headphones Connecting external speak
69. ard slips through quality control If another PCMCIA equipped computer 1s lf Something Goes Wrong 207 Resolving a hardware conflict available try the card in that machine If the card malfunctions again it may be defective Resolving PC Card problems Here are some common problems and their solutions The slots appear to be dead PC Cards that used to work no longer work Check the PC Card status 1 Click Start 2 Click My Computer icon with the secondary button NA 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 189 for more information Since all PC Cards share the same socket each card is not required to have its own address 202 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
70. ations A browser or communications program An Internet Service Provider ISP or online service if you plan to use the Internet Determining the COM port Your modem is connected to one of the computer s COM communications ports The default setting for the modem is COMS3 The following procedure is intended to support you if you need to either upgrade your modem or reset the port to the default settings If you are having trouble connecting through the modem you may need to determine the current COM port name and possibly change it To find out which port your modem is connected to 1 Open the Start menu and click Control Panel 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware 3 Click Phone and Modem Options The Phone and Modem Options Properties dialog box displays Fill in the Local Information text boxes and click OK Click the Modems tab Your modem should be listed next to one of the computer s COM ports Make a note of the COM port number To verify that the modem is set up properly select the modem you wish to check and then click Properties to bring up the dialog box with information specific to that modem Windows XP communicates with the modem and displays identifying information reported by the modem Enhancing Productivity 1 39 Setting up for communications If Windows XP cannot communicate with the modem it displays an error message Consult the troubleshooting sections of your modem and Wi
71. 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 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 1s secure Refer to the card s documentation which should contain a troubleshooting section Printer problems This section lists some of the most common printer problems The printer will not print Check that the printer is connected to a working power outlet turned on and ready online Check that the printer has plenty of paper Some printers will not start printing when there are just two or three sheets of paper left in the tray Make sure the printer cable is firmly attached to the computer and the printer lf Something Goes Wrong 203 Resolving a hardware conflict Run the printer s self test to check for any problem with the printer itself Make sure you installed the proper printer drivers as shown in Setting up your printer on page 131 You may have connected the printer while the computer is on Disable Stand By mode t
72. ck Auto Switch The Auto Switch dialog box appears Check Enable Wireless when cable disconnect occurs Click OK a WwW N m NOTE If your computer is connected to multiple wireless LAN devices the Auto Switch SSID feature is disabled To enable this feature only one wireless LAN device can be used 230 Using ConfigFree with your Toshiba Computer Semi Automatic Switch Feature Semi Automatic Switch Feature The Semi Automatic feature alerts you when the computer connects to a Service Set Identifier SSID stored in a profile When the computer connects to the designated SSID a notification window appears You can then click this window to connect using the settings specified in the profile To use the Semi Automatic Switch feature Right click the 4 icon 1n 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 Aa UU N m 5 Repeat the previous step for each additional profile you want to select 6 Select Automatically switch profiles when connected to this SSID 7 Check Automatically switch profile when connected to this SSID 8 Click OK The computer is now configured to use the Semi Automatic Switch feature When the computer connects to an SSID in a profile a display notification window appears
73. computer 1s consuming full power After a period of time the battery will lose its ability to perform at maximum capacity and will need to be replaced This is normal for all batteries To purchase a new battery pack see your accessories information that shipped with your computer or to stay current on the most recent software and hardware options for your computer and for other product information regularly check the Toshiba Web site at accessories toshiba com To ensure that the battery maintains its maximum capacity operate the computer on battery power at least once a month until the battery is fully discharged Please see Charging the batteries on page 113 for procedures If the computer is continuously operated on AC power either through an AC adapter or docking station for an extended period more than a month the battery may fail to retain a charge It may not function efficiently over the expected life of the battery and the battery light may not indicate a low battery condition NOTE For optimum DVD performance Toshiba recommends that you play DVDs while running on AC power rather than on battery power Mobile Computing 1 1 3 Charging the batteries NOTE Over a period of time and depending on the usage of the computer the brightness of the LCD Screen will deteriorate This is an intrinsic characteristic of LCD technology Screen will dim when the computer is operated on battery power and you may not
74. creen 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 lf Something Goes Wrong 1 Qp Resolving a hardware conflict 2 Click Properties and then the Settings tab 3 Change the Colors option and click OK For more information see Windows Help A message tells you that there is a problem with your display settings and that the adapter type is incorrect or the current settings do not work with your hardware Reduce the size of the color palette to one that 1s supported by the computer s internal display To change the display properties 1 Point at the desktop and click with the secondary button The Display Properties window appears Click Properties then click the Settings tab Adjust the screen resolution and or color quality Click OK The display mode is set to Simultaneous and the external display device does not work Make sure the external monitor is capable of displaying at resolutions of 800 x 600 or higher Devices that do not support this resolution will only work in Internal External mode and not simultaneous mode Small bright dots appear on your TFT display when you turn on your computer Your display contains an extremely large number of thin film transistors TFT and is manufactured using high precision technology The small bright dots that appear on your display are a
75. d 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 just refer to the computer documentation shipped with your product For the number of a Toshiba dealer near you in the United States call 800 457 7777 Contacting Toshiba If you still need help and suspect that the problem is hardware related Toshiba offers a variety of resources to help you Toshiba s Technical Support 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 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 lf Something Goes Wrong Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 20 For technical support call the Toshiba Global Support Centre Within the United States at 800 457 7777
76. date or stop working When Hibernation mode is enabled and the RTC battery is completely discharged a warning prompts you to reset the real time clock To recharge the RTC battery plug the computer into a live electrical outlet and leave the computer powered on for 24 hours The computer can be used while the RTC battery is being charged although the charging status of the RTC battery cannot be monitored 1 1 Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power Monitoring battery power The computer s main battery light gives you an indication of the main battery s current charge Green indicates the AC adapter has fully charged the battery Amber indicates the AC adapter is charging the battery Off indicates that the battery is not being charged NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending upon power management settings applications and features used Flashing amber indicates that the computer is using battery power and the battery s charge 1s running low qis HINT Be careful not to confuse the battery light lt 4 with the Be on off light cb When the on off light flashes amber it indicates that the system is suspended using Windows XP standby command Displaying remaining battery power You can monitor the battery s remaining charge The computer calculates the remaining battery charge as it operates based on your current rate of power use To show remaining po
77. de Start Windows normally Reboot Return to OS Choices menu See your Windows documentation for further explanation TECHNICAL NOTE If your computer is connected to a network the Startup menu may display different versions of Safe mode Va 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 1 86 lf Something Goes Wrong The Windows operating system is not workin p SY access can be slow and popularity of the site If accessing a particular site is very slow try later My browser cannot find the URL address I typed in Make sure you separated the domain names of the address with the forward slash Check the spelling of each name and the syntax of the address carefully A single incorrect letter or missed character comma instead of period dot or other mistake makes it impossible for your browser to locate the site My browser cannot find a site I bookmarked The World Wide Web is constantly changing A site you bookmarked yesterday may not be available today or its server may be down for temporary repair Try again later The Windows XP operating system can help you If the operating system has started properly but you still have a problem using your computer the online Help can assist
78. detailed information about the features and specifications on your particular model please visit Toshiba s Web site at pcsupport toshiba com While Toshiba has made every effort at the time of publication to ensure the accuracy of the information provided herein product specifications configurations prices system component options availability are all subject to change without notice For the most up to date product information about your computer or to stay current with the various computer software or hardware options visit Toshiba s Web Site at pcsupport toshiba com This guide This guide introduces the computer s features You can 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 3 8 Introduction Safety icons 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 the seriousness of the risk and the icons highlight these instructions as follows Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury AWARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury A CAUTION ndicates a
79. dio LAN device in bereinstimmung mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den anderen relevanten Vorschriften der Richtlinie 1999 5 EG befindet BMW1 Hiermit erkl rt TOSHIBA Corp Digital Media Network Company die bereinstimmung des Ger tes Radio LAN device mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den anderen relevanten Festlegungen der Richtlinie 1999 5 EG Wien Greek WIE THH APOYA TOSHIBA Corp Digital wedia Hetwork Company SHANHEIL OTT Radio LAN device TYMMOPPRHNETAI IPOE TIZ OYZKRAEE SAITHZFIE KAIL TIS AONE Z2AETIRFES MATAH EZ THA OAHTIAZ 1990 EE Italian Con la presente TOSHIBA Corp Digital Media Network Company dichiara che questo Radio LAN device conforme ai requisiti essenziali ed alle altre disposizioni pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva 1999 5 CE 11 Por medio de la presente TOSHIBA Corp Digital Media Network Company declara que el Radio LAN device cumple con los requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999 5 CE TOSHIBA Corp Digital Media Network Company declara que este Radio LAN device est conforme com os requisitos essenciais e outras disposi es da Directiva 1999 5 CE USA Federal Communications Commission FCC This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules Operation of the devices in a Wireless LAN System is subject to the following two conditions This device may not cause harmful interference This device m
80. duct 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 to be operated indoors and away from windows to provide maximum shielding Equipment or its transmit antenna that is installed outdoors i
81. e Enter a name for your printer HINT If you are using more than one printer make sure the name is descriptive enough to help you tell the difference If you want this printer to be The default printer click Yes Available when specifically requested click No Click Next Click Finish The Windows XP operating system prints a test page To complete the setup click OK You are now ready to print Depending on your program you may see various messages indicating the status of your print job TECHNICAL NOTE Some printers require a specific installation process If this happens refer to your printer installation guide for further instructions Chapter 5 Enhancing Productivity In this chapter you will explore some of the special features of your Tecra A3 Series notebook computer Exploring the desktop The desktop is the launching pad for everything you can do in the Windows XP Professional operating system You use its features to start programs find documents set up system components and perform most other computing tasks HINT The illustrated examples in this guide may appear Slightly different from the screens displayed by your system The differences are not significant and do not indicate any change in the functionality of your system 134 Enhancing Productivity 1 35 Exploring the desktop Finding your way around the desktop Your computer
82. e 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 Getting Started A Selecting a place to work gt 9 Scan all new files for viruses This precaution is especially important for files you receive via email or download from the Internet Occasionally even new programs you buy from a supplier may contain a computer virus Viruses can cause various problems including making the computer or other software appear not to work correctly You will need a special program to check for viruses Ask your dealer to help you Important information on your computer s cooling fan Your computer may have a CPU cooling fan that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer The cooling fan may be located on the bottom of the computer CAUTION 10 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 cool
83. e or process large amounts of data Getting Started 4 Adding memory For more information on memory options check the accessories information that came with your computer or visit accessories toshiba com Installing a memory module Additional memory modules can be installed in the memory module slots on the base of the computer You will need a standard Phillips no 1 screwdriver for this procedure CAUTION l0 avoid damaging the computer s screws use a standard Phillios no 1 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 The computer has two memory module slots Slot A and Slot B You can install one or two memory modules CAUTION Before you install or remove a memory module turn off the computer using the Start menu If you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in Standby or Hibernation mode data will be lost 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 5 Q Getting Started Adding memory 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer including the AC adapter cord cable 4 Remove the battery For information on removing the battery see Changing batteries on pag
84. e 119 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to locate the memory module slot cover to the memory module slot Memory module slot cover Sample locating the memory module slot cover 6 Using a standard Phillips no 1 screwdriver unscrew the screw that secures the memory module slot cover then remove the memory slot cover Sample removing the memory module slot cover Getting Started DO Adding memory 7 Place the screw and the cover in a safe place so that you can retrieve them later CAUTION Static electricity can damage the memory module Before you handle the module touch a grounded metal surface to discharge any static electricity you may have built up To avoid damaging the memory module be careful not to touch its pin connector on the side you insert into the computer 8 Remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging 9 Holding the memory module by its edges so that the gold connector bar faces the slot fit the module into the socket 10 Gently press down on the memory module connector until the clips snap into place Do not force the memory module into position The memory module should be level when secured in place Sample inserting the memory module into the slot 60 Getting Started Adding memory The clips on either side of the memory module will click to secure the memory module CAUTION Avoid touching the con
85. e 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 Setting up other devices You may want to take this time to set up your printer For more information see Setting up your printer on page 131 Connecting to a power source 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 AC adapter AC adapter cord Sample power cord cable and AC adapter Getting Started D Connecting to a power source AWARNING Hold the power cord cable by its plug when you connect disconnect it Do NOT pull the cable itself Doing so may damage the power cord cable and result in a short circuit or electric shock AWARNING 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 CAUTION Use only the
86. e settings 5 Click Apply 6 Click OK NOTE For more information about the Power Saver utility see TOSHIBA Power Saver on page 163 Starting again after Shut down To start the computer up again press the power button until the on off light changes to green If you shut down the computer by closing the display panel you can start it again by opening the display panel 1 00 Learning the Basics Powering down the computer Using Hibernation Hibernation mode shuts the computer down completely but it first saves the current mode of the computer to the hard disk Since Hibernation mode does not require power to maintain the saved information the system settings are retained indefinitely Restoring information from the hard disk takes longer than restoring it from memory When you start up again the computer runs a self test loads the operating system and then returns to the mode in which you left it Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation While in Hibernation mode the computer uses no battery power Because the mode of the system is held on the hard disk no data is lost if the main battery discharges When starting up again Hibernation uses less time and battery power than does Turn off computer Restarting from Hibernation uses a little more time and battery power to start up than restarting from Standby because information is being retrieved from the hard disk rather than from memory
87. e the Turn Off computer Windows dialog box is open changes the Stand By button to hibernate For more information about setting up hibernation refer to Using Hibernation on page 106 Shutting down more quickly You can shut down the computer by pressing the power button or closing the display panel To use either of these methods you first need to turn it on in Toshiba s Power Saver utility 1 Open the Start menu click Control Panel then Performance and Maintenance Click the Toshiba Power Saver icon Click on the Setup Action tab Select the options you want from the drop down lists When I press the power button Set this option to Shutdown to have the computer shut down when you press the power button Learning the Basics 05 Powering down the computer TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties n gt Current power source AC power Battery remaining rr Standby Life Time 67 hours Life under Hibernation Time 27 days Manual Setup When press the power button Shut down When close the lid N Hibernate x Prompt for password when computer resumes from standby O Enable Disable Setup Alarm fae 4 R Low battery alarm Critical battery alarm Alarm level OO a a 10 2 Notification method BS Message Message Action after alarm ad No action x Hibernate Run program Disable x Disable Sample system power mod
88. ecautions gt 9 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 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 If a battery is leaking or damaged replace it immediately Use protective gloves when handling a damaged battery To replace the main battery use an identical battery that you can purchase 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 Mobile Computing 1 23 Taking care of your battery When you install the battery pack you should hear a click when it is seated properly Do not expose the battery pack to fire The battery pack could explode
89. eckboxes 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 1s 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 229 Using ConfigFree with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities Search for Wireless Devices The Search for Wireless Devices utility searches for wireless LAN devices and Bluetooth devices currently used in the neighborhood and displays information about them on a virtual map To search for wireless devices 1 Crick the icon in the system tray 2 Click Search for Wireless Devices A virtual map appears with a graphical representation of the wireless devices that have been detected NOTE search for Wireless Devices can also be started from the ConfigFree Launcher For W1 Fi networks the intensity of a signal is displayed in five levels or bands The signal from the connected access point is displayed in the bands surrounding the PC icon at the center of the map Placing the pointer over the displayed point of light shows de
90. edicated channel bypassing the CPU that enables direct data transfer between memory and a device directory See folder disable To turn a computer option off See also enable disc A round flat piece of metal designed to be read from and written to by optical laser technology and used in the production of optical discs such as CDs and DVDs Compare disk Glossary 23 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 and if saved to disk given a name by which it can be retrieved See also file double click To press the TouchPad control button or mouse button rapidly twice without moving the cursor or mouse In the Windows operating system this refers to the primary TouchPad control button or left mouse button unless otherwi
91. edure for getting multiple devices to work together is to add and set up one device at a time After you add each device test it to make sure it and all previously connected devices work The device most recently connected to the system is the one most likely to be causing a hardware conflict Resolving hardware conflicts on your own Computer components need resources to accomplish a task A device such as a disk drive or a modem needs a channel to the computer s Central Processing Unit CPU It also needs a direct channel to the computer s memory to store information 1 88 lf Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 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 Direct Memory Access Similarly the data required by the device is stored in a specific place or address in memory called the Direct Memory Access DMA The DMA provides a dedicated channel for adapter cards to bypass the microprocessor and access memory directly If two or more devices use the same DMA the data required by one device overwrites the data required by the other causing a hardware conflict Resolving conflicts There are several things you can do to resolve hardware conflicts Get the most recent driver
92. eee 214 Keyboard hot KeyS eccerre 215 Appendix B Power Cord Cable Connectors 216 Appendix C Using ConfigFree with your Toshiba COMPUTED eeeceseeseseesessesessssesessessstsseteeeseees 217 Getting Started 218 Starting ConfigFree neeeeennn 218 ConfigFree Utilities 0 ce seeeeeeeeeeeeees 219 Connectivity Doctor i n 219 Search for Wireless Devices ccce 222 Profile Settings eeeeennen 224 Contents 3 D Quick CONNECL cccceececccccccccecceeeceeeceeeeeetenees 226 Using the Automatic Switch 229 Semi Automatic Switch Feature ceeee 230 GIOSSANY ov eeceeeceseeseees ces csssscsssscsssscesessstsssscsstssensessesstseseeseeneeeees 231 introduction Welcome to the world of powerful portable multimedia computing With your Toshiba notebook computer your work can accompany you wherever you go Tecra A3 Series computers provide considerable computing power enabling you to perform the most demanding computing tasks from any location You will find your operating system Microsoft Windows XP Professional or Microsoft Windows XP Home already installed on your computer Your operating system offers exciting features and easy Internet access 36 Introduction 3 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
93. ensure that it does not interfere with any of the equipment listed above If this equipment causes RF interference to other radio stations promptly change the frequency being used change the location of use or turn off the source of emissions Contact TOSHIBA Direct PC if you have problerns with Interference caused by this product to Other Radio Stations 24 2 Indication The indication shown below appears on this equipment 1 2 8 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 a O N a This equipment uses a frequency bandwidth from 2 400 MHz to 2 483 5 MHz It is impossible to avoid the band of mobile object identification systems 3 TOSHIBA Direct PC Monday Friday 10 00 17 00 Toll Free Tel 0120 13 1100 Direct Dial 03 3457 5916 Fax 03 5444 9450 Device Authorization This device obtains the Technical Regulation Conformity Certification and it belongs to the device class of radio equipment of low power data communication system radio station stipulated in the Radio Law of Japan The Name of the radio equipment EY XF2CS TELECOM ENGINEERING CENTER Approval Number 0INYDA1305 The following restrictions apply Donot disassemble or modify the device Do not install the embedded wireless module into other device 20 DVD ROM multi function dri
94. ers or headphones To attach an external stereo output device O 1 Locate the headphone jack near the front of the right side of the computer 2 Using any necessary adapters plug the cable from the external audio device into the headphone jack The headphone jack requires a 3 5 mm 16 ohm stereo jack When the headphone is inserted the internal speakers are automatically disabled CAUTION Before playing an audio CD turn the volume down Playing the CD at maximum volume could damage your ears To turn the volume down use the Volume Control switch or access the Volume Control program click Start All Programs Accessories Entertainment Volume Control Connecting a microphone To record high quality sounds you can attach a microphone 1 Locate the microphone jack near the front of the right side of the computer 2 Plug the microphone cord into the jack 3 Turn on the microphone For more information see Recording sounds on page 148 Chapter 2 Learning the Basics This chapter gives some computing tips and provides important information about basic features Computing tips Save your work frequently Your work stays in the computer s temporary memory until you save it to the disk If the network you are using goes down and you must restart your computer to reconnect or your battery runs out of charge while you are working you will lose all work since you last saved OT 82 Lear
95. es the status of all open programs and files turns off the display and goes into a low power mode The on off light blinks amber indicating the machine is in Standby mode Going into Standby mode more quickly You can put the computer into Standby mode by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel You can also specify an amount of time after which the computer automatically goes into Standby mode To use any of these methods you first need to enable them in Toshiba s Power Saver utility 1 Open the Start menu click Control Panel then Performance and Maintenance Click the Toshiba Power Saver icon Click the Setup Action tab Select Standby for the options you want When I press the power button Set this option to Standby to put the computer into Standby mode when you press the power button When I close the lid Set this option to Standby to put the computer into Standby mode when you close the display panel 1 1 0 Learning the Basics Toshiba s online resources 5 Click Apply 6 Click OK NOTE For more information about the Power Saver utility see TOSHIBA Power Saver on page 163 Starting again from Standby mode 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 and press the power button until the on off light change
96. esired operation Note that any changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by the manufacturer may void the authorization to operate this equipment Caution Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation The radiated output power of the Bluetooth Card from TOSHIBA is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits Nevertheless the Bluetooth Card from TOSHIBA shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized In order to comply with FCC radio frequency radiation exposure guidelines for an uncontrolled environment the Bluetooth Card from TOSHIBA has to be operated while maintaining a minimum body to antenna 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 1s 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 23 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
97. flict You may have activated the instant password feature by pressing Fn and F1 simultaneously If you have registered a password press the Enter key type the password and press Enter If no password is registered press Enter The screen reactivates and allows you to continue working If you are using the built in screen make sure the display priority is not set for an external monitor To do this hold the Fn key and press F5 twice A window with display choices pops up Hold the Fn key and press F5 twice again to advance through the display options If you are using an external monitor Check that the monitor is turned on Check that the monitor s power cable is firmly plugged into a working power outlet Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is firmly attached Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on the external monitor Press Fn and F5 simultaneously to make sure the display priority is not set for the built in screen 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 s
98. formation 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 1s 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 1s connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help NOTE Only Peripherals complying with the FCC Class B limits may be attached to this equipment Operation with noncompliant peripherals or peripherals not recommended by Toshiba is likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception Shielded cables must be used between the external devices and the computer s parallel port monitor port USB port PS 2 port i
99. g 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 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 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 Restart your computer 2 Press F8 when your computer starts and before Windows starts loading lf Something Goes Wrong 1 85 The Windows operating system is not working The Windows Advanced Options menu displays these options Sate Mode Safe Mode with Networking Safe Mode with Command Prompt Enable Boot Logging Enable VGA Mode Last known good configuration your most recent settings that worked Directory Services Restore Mode Windows domain controllers only Debugging Mo
100. g your computer maintain good posture with your body relaxed and your weight distributed evenly Proper seating is a primary factor in reducing work strain Some people find a backless chair more comfortable than a conventional chair Whichever type you choose use the following guidelines to adjust your chair for maximum computing comfort Below eye level ee Approximately 90 angles Footrest Correct posture and positioning of the computer Position your chair so that the keyboard 1s at or slightly lower than the level of your elbow You should be able to 4 4 Getting Started Selecting a place to work type comfortably with your shoulders relaxed and your forearms parallel to the floor If you are using a conventional chair Your knees should be slightly higher than your hips If necessary use a footrest to raise the level of your knees and ease the pressure on the back of your thighs Adjust the back of your chair so that it supports the lower curve of your spine If necessary use a cushion to provide extra back support Lower back support cushions are available at many office supply stores Sit with your back straight so that your knees hips and elbows form approximately 90 degree angles when you work Do not slump forward or lean back too far Lighting Proper lighting can improve the readability of the display and reduce eyestrain Position the display panel or external monitor so tha
101. ge 103 0 Getting Started Using external display devices Closing the display panel When you are finished shut the computer down and close the display panel to keep dust and dirt out of the computer If you close the computer while it is still on these actions will occur If you have the LCD power saver feature set the LCD panel will automatically turn off until you open it again If you have the audible warning set the computer will beep to notify you that it is still on If you have an action feature set the computer will perform either Nothing Standby Hibernate or Turn Off see Hibernation mode on page 212 Using external display devices L Your computer comes with a built in LCD display but you can also connect an external display device to the available video port An external monitor or projector via the RGB monitor port Before connecting an external monitor or video projector configure your computer for the type of device you are connecting To do this refer to the documentation for your operating system and devices Connecting an external monitor or projector You can easily attach an external monitor or projector to your computer if you need a larger screen To do this 1 Connect the monitor s video cable to the RGB monitor port on the left side of the computer 2 Connect the device s power cable to a live electrical outlet Getting Started r Using exte
102. h wireless technology prior to turning on the equipment Regulatory statements This product complies with any mandatory product specification in any country region where the product is sold In addition the product complies with the following European Union EU and EFTA This equipment complies with the R amp TTE directive 1999 5 EC and has been provided with the CE mark accordingly Canada Industry Canada IC This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of this device L utilisation de ce dispositif est autoris e seulement aux conditions suivantes 1 il ne doit pas produire de brouillage et 2 l utilisateur du dispositif doit tre pr t a accepter tout brouillage radio lectrique re u m me si ce brouillage est susceptible de compromettre le fonctionnement du dispositif The term IC before the equipment certification number only signifies that the Industry Canada technical specifications were met 22 Caution FCC Interference Statement This device complies with part15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions This device may not cause harmful interference and This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause und
103. he 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 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 234 om 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 R backup A copy of a file usually on a removable disk kept in case the original file is lost or damaged basic input output system BIOS See BIOS baud rate The speed at which a communication device such as a printer or modem transmits information Baud rate is the number of signal changes per second not necessarily the same as bits per second See also bits per second BIOS basic input output system Basic instructions stored in read only memory ROM containing the information the computer needs 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 1s a byte See also byte bits per second bps A way of measuring the speed at which information is passed between two devices
104. he computer over If the battery release lock is in the locked position slide it toward the unlocked position Sample battery release lock 1 2 Mobile Computing Changing batteries 6 Press the battery release latch to release the battery Sample battery release latch 7 Pull the discharged battery out from the back of the computer Sample removing the discharged battery WARNING fthe battery is leaking or its case is cracked put on protective gloves to handle it and discard it immediately following the advice in Disposing of used batteries on page 124 8 Wipe the terminals of the charged battery with a clean cloth to ensure a good connection Mobile Computing 1 271 Changing batteries 9 Insert the charged battery into the slot until the latch clicks Sample inserting the charged battery The battery pack has been designed so that you cannot install it with reverse polarity CAUTION l 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 10 Reset the battery release lock to the locked position 11 Turn the computer right side up 12 Reconnect any cables 13 Restart the computer 12 Mobile Computing Taking care of your battery Taking care of your battery The following sections offer tips on how to take care of your battery and prolong its life Safety pr
105. ht 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 The main battery may not be inserted correctly in the computer Turn off the computer remove the battery clean the contacts with a soft dry cloth if necessary and replace the battery The battery may be too hot or too cold to charge properly If you think this is the probable cause let the battery reach room temperature and try again 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 if the battery 1s 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 lf Something Goes Wrong 1 O3 Resolving a hardware conflict Check the power options using the
106. iba Utilities 1 61 Fn esse Making a popup assignment 1 Select Popup to display the Application Explorer dialog box 2 Select the desired folder The left side of the Application Explorer window displays the folders in the Programs menu The right side lists the programs and documents in the folder These are the items that will appear in the popup list 3 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 Windows XP operating system documentation 4 Click OK to associate the folder with the key you just selected To open a popup list showing the items in that folder press Fn plus the appropriate key from within any Windows program Viewing existing key assignments To view the existing key assignments choose Assignments from the Fn esse keyboard Fn esse displays the Function Key Assignments dialog box This box lists all the key assignments and the program or document to which each key is assigned To view items in a popup list select the Expand popup lists check box Changing or removing existing key assignments In the Fn esse keyboard click the key you wish to change with the secondary button Fn esse displays the Assignment Type dialog box 1 62 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Assist gt 9 To change the key assignment cl
107. ick Direct or Popup and continue as if you were creating a new assignment we To remove the key assignment click Clear 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 then click All Programs 2 Point to TOSHIBA Assist then click the resulting Toshiba Assist selection The TOSHIBA Assist window appears TOSHIBA Assist gt Ae ConfigFree Start Bluetooth Connectiv Bluetooth Settings uetoo IR Utility Local CO n connect your computer to network more easily Sample TOSHIBA Assist window The TOSHIBA Assist offers four categories of features Connect Secure Toshiba Utilities 1 63 TOSHIBA Assist Protect amp Fix Optimize Customizing Your Computer The features available in this category are Power Management Mouse Hotkey assignment for detailed information see Fn esse on page 158 Toshiba Hardware Settings Toshiba Button Control ConfigFree CD DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer TOSHIBA Application Installer Network The Network category features Connectivity Doctor security The features available in this category are Supervisor password User password TOSHIBA Power Saver The TOSHIBA Power Saver feature enables you to control your co
108. ile name this is all you need to do If you created a new document your program displays a Save As dialog box Use this dialog box to specify where to store the document and to give it a file name Learning the Basics 01 Saving your work ave in Sree fossossosesasssond SPAN Inbox ocumen 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 bE HINT To make another copy of the file you are currently E working with choose Save As from the File menu and give the d new file a different name The Windows XP operating system supports file names of up to 255 characters the names can include spaces Some applications still require file names limited to eight characters File names If you plan to share your files with a computer using a pre Windows 95 version of the Windows operating system the file name must be no more than eight characters long Typically the file name also has an extension consisting of a period and up to three additional characters You may use all the letters and numbers on the keyboard plus these characters amp and MS DOS file names are not case sensitive and must not contain spaces 92 Learning the Basics Printing your work Using a file extension Most programs assign an extension to the file name that identifies the file as being created in the pr
109. ing arrangement telephone jack type for this equipment is jack type s USOC RJLIC Wireless Interoperability The TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card products are designed to be interoperable with any wireless LAN product that is based on Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum DSSS radio technology and is compliant to The IEEE 802 11 Standard on Wireless LANs Revision A B G as defined and approved by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers The Wireless Fidelity Wi Fi certification as defined by the Wi Fi Alliance The Wi Fi CERTIFIED logo is a certification mark of the Wi Fi Alliance CAUTION Bluetooth and Wireless LAN devices operate within the same radio frequency range and may interfere with one another If you use Bluetooth and Wireless LAN devices simultaneously you may occasionally experience a less than optimal network performance or even lose your network connection If you should experience any such problem immediately turn off your Bluetooth or Wireless LAN device Please contact Toshiba PC product support on Web site http www toshiba europe com computers tnt bluetooth htm in Europe or htto www pcsupport global toshiba com in the United States for more information This device is restricted to indoor use due to its operation in the 5 15 GHz to 5 25 Ghz frequency range O Wireless LAN and your Health Wireless LAN products like other radio devices emit radio freq
110. ing fan NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on the computer 4 G Getting Started Setting up your computer Setting up your computer 7 TECHNICAL NOTE You must complete all setup steps as y A described in Setting up your software on page 49 before adding external or internal components to your computer These components include but are not limited to a mouse keyboard printer memory and PC cards Your computer comes with a rechargeable battery pack that must be charged before you can use it To use external power or to charge the battery you must attach the AC adapter See Connecting to a power source on page 50 To register your computer online or to sign up for an Internet account you must be connected to the Internet using a modem or LAN connection Before adding any of these devices to the computer be sure to complete Setting up your software on page 49 After setting up your computer you may want to Add more memory see Adding memory on page 56 Connect a mouse see Connecting a USB mouse on page 79 Connect a full size keyboard see Using an external keyboard on page 78 Connect an external monitor see Using external display devices on page 76 Connect a local printer see Connecting a local printer on page 129 Install PC Cards see Using PC Cards on page 150 Getting Started 49 Setting u
111. ion Installer selection screen 4 Click Install 5 Follow the on screen prompts to complete the installation process Chapter 7 if Something Goes Wrong Some problems you may encounter when using your notebook computer are relatively easy to identify and solve Others may require help from your dealer or the manufacturer of the software program This chapter aims to help you solve many problems by yourself It covers the problems you are most likely to encounter If all else fails contact Toshiba You will find information on Toshiba s support services at the end of this chapter Problems that are easy to fix Your program stops responding If you are working with a program that suddenly freezes all operations chances are the program has stopped responding You can exit the failed program without shutting down the operating system or closing other programs To close a program that has stopped responding 1 Press Ctrl Alt and Del simultaneously once The Windows Task Manager window appears 180 lf Something Goes Wrong 1 o Problems that are easy to fix 2 Click the Applications tab If a program has stopped responding the words not responding appear beside its name in the list 3 Select the program you want to close then click End Task Closing the failed program should allow you to continue working If it does not continue with step 4 4 Close the remaining programs one by one by se
112. itzerland UK Uruguay USA Venezuela 19 Approved Countries Regions for use for the Toshiba Mini PCI Wireless LAN Card This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries regions in the following table CAUTION Do not use this equipment except in the countries regions in the following table Australia Austria Belgium Canada Denmark Finland France Germany Greece Hong Kong Ireland Italy Liechtenstein Luxembourg Netherlands New Zealand Norway Philippines Portugal Singapore Spain Sweden Switzerland Thailand UK USA Bluetooth wireless technology Interoperability Bluetooth Cards from TOSHIBA are designed to be interoperable with any product with Bluetooth wireless technology that is based on Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum FHSS radio technology and is compliant to Bluetooth Specification as defined and approved by The Bluetooth Special Interest Group Logo certification with Bluetooth wireless technology as defined by The Bluetooth Special interest Group 20 CAUTION Bluetooth wireless technology is a new innovative technology and TOSHIBA has not confirmed compatibility of its Bluetooth products with all PCs and Or equipment using Bluetooth wireless technology other than TOSHIBA portable computers Always use Bluetooth cards from TOSHIBA in order to enable wireless networks over two or more up to a total of seven TOSHIBA portable compu
113. k 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 TXXXX The digits represented by the are the REN without a decimal point e g 03 is a REN of 0 3 For earlier products the REN is separately shown on the label Connection to party line service is subject to state tariffs Contact the state public utility commission public service commission or corporation commission for information Telephone Company Procedures The goal of the telephone company is to provide you with the best service it can In order to do this it may occasionally be necessary for them to make changes in their equipment operations or procedures If these changes might affect your service or the operation of your equipment the telephone company will give you notice in writing to allow you to make any cha
114. lacement 43 computer setup 48 computer friendly environment 41 computing tips 81 connecting to a power source 50 connection set up 139 failure control buttons 73 critical applications 3 Ctrl keys 84 D desktop creating new icon 135 major features 135 desktop exploration 134 desktop icons 135 Device Manager 189 checking properties 190 disabling a device 189 190 devices keyboard 78 mouse 78 disable enable TOSHIBA Touch and Launch 178 Disk Defragmenter 197 disk drive corrupted damaged data files 197 missing files trouble accessing a disk 196 running slow 197 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 197 cannot read a diskette 198 connecting 79 external connecting 79 display does not look normal flickers 194 external monitor not working 195 screen is blank 193 display device external 76 display modes hot key 213 display output settings 77 e 248 display panel closing 76 display external adjusting 78 disposal information 27 disposing of used batteries 124 DMA Direct Memory Access 188 double click 73 DVD ROM or multi function drive cannot access disc 198 DVD ROM multi function drive drive tray will not open 199 problems 198 troubleshooting 190 E energy saving features 111 ergonomics 44 error messages device driver conflict 187 general hardware problem 187 non system disk or disk error 183 198 problem with display settings current settings not working with hardware 195 program has perfo
115. lecting the program name then End Task 5 Click Start Turn off computer The Turn off computer window appears 6 Click Turn off The computer turns off Your program performs an illegal operation If you receive the message Your program has performed an illegal operation you should wait to see if it happens again If it does record the details of the message and consult the software manufacturer To record the details 1 Click the Details button and select the text the operating system displays The Details button displays information that the software manufacturer needs to help you solve your problem 2 Press Ctrl and c simultaneously to copy the text to the clipboard 3 Open Notepad click Start point to All Programs then point to Accessories and click Notepad 4 Press Ctrl and v simultaneously to paste the details into Notepad 1 82 lf Something Goes Wrong Problems when you turn on the computer 5 Add a paragraph break and type some notes describing what you were doing when you received the message 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 a charged battery Press and hold down the power button for at least 10 seconds
116. lications and to continue from where you left off when you turn the computer on again system disk A diskette that contains the operating system files needed to start the computer Any diskette can be formatted as a system disk A system disk is also called a bootable disk or a startup disk Compare non system disk system prompt The symbol in MS DOS generally a drive letter followed by a greater than sign indicating where users are to enter commands T TFT display See active matrix display w 245 universal serial bus USB A serial bus that supports a data transfer rate of up to 480 Mbps 480 million bits per second USB can 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 Wi Fi Alliance which stands for Wireless Fidelity and is another term for the communication protocol to permit an Ethernet connection using wireless communication components World Wide Web www The worldwide network of Web sites linked together o
117. line help Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot Your computer is equipped with a Bridge Media Adapter Slot which supports the use of Memory Stick or Memory Stick PRO media Secure Digital SD Cards SmartMedia or xD Picture Cards This media can be used with a variety of digital products digital music players cellular phones PDAs digital cameras digital video camcorders etc NOTE Do not use the Copy Disk function for this type of media To copy data from one media to another use the drag and drop feature of Windows Inserting memory media The following instructions apply to all media devices 1 Turn the media so that the contacts metal areas are face down 2 Push the media into the adapter slot until it locks in place 1 D 4 Enhancing Productivity Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot Sample inserting memory media AUTION When inserting memory media do not touch the metal contacts You could expose the storage area to static electricity which can destroy data Do not remove memory media while data is being written or read Even when the message copying in the windows disappears writing to the media might still be in progress and your data could be destroyed Wait for the indicator light to go out Removing memory media 1 Right click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the System tray After the media is stopped it is safe to remove 2 Grasp the card and pull it s
118. lity The TOSHIBA Zooming Utility screen appears 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 lerosott Ay Inter Options Show Zooming Utility icon on the System Tray C Save positions of icons on the desktop Sample TOSHIBA Zooming Utility screen Using the TOSHIBA Touch and Launch utility TOSHIBA Touch 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 Toshiba Utilities 1 15 Using the TOSHIBA Touch and Launch utility To activate TOSHIBA Touch and Launch touch and hold your finger on a corner of the TouchPad The TOSHIBA Touch and Launch window appears ay e f ki Bo athe E Pi Sample TOSHIBA Touch and Launch window 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
119. lled Web browsers are specifically designed to work with HTTP They make it easier to connect to a particular network address and send and receive information Internet Service Providers To connect a computer directly to the Internet many people and businesses use an Internet Service Provider ISP An ISP is a company that has the equipment and the telecommunication lines necessary to maintain an Internet connection You can connect to the Internet by using a telephone and modem or through other higher speed communication methods such as Digital Subscriber Lines DSL cable and satellite links Enhancing Productivity 1 43 An overview of using the Internet Connecting to the Internet To connect to the Internet you need A modem and telephone line or a LAN connection A Web browser An Internet Service Provider ISP account The Microsoft Web browser Internet Explorer is automatically configured on your system so that when you first start it it guides you through signing up for a new ISP account or assists you in setting up your computer to work with your existing ISP Once you have established an ISP account you can connect to the Internet 1 Connect your computer s modem to a telephone line For more information on connecting a modem see Connecting your modem to a telephone line on page 155 2 Start your Web browser Have your modem dial the ISP s telephone number and establish a connec
120. ltaneously 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 271 4 Hot Keys Display brightness ona brightness This hot key decreases the screen brightness This hot key increases the screen brightness Disabling or enabling the TouchPad Fn f ove This hot key enables disables the TouchPad To use the TouchPad see Disabling or enabling the TouchPad on page 74 Sample disable and enable TouchPad windows Zooming applications in out Fn ih This hot key turns the Zooming utility to zoom in For more information see Using the TOSHIBA Zooming Utility on page 173 Fn fe N This hot key turns the Zooming utility to zoom out For more information see Using the TOSHIBA Zooming Utility on page 173 Hot Keys 271 D Keyboard hot keys Keyboard hot keys Fn This hot key turns the cursor control overlay on and off Fn This hot key turns the numeric overlay on and off Fn This hot key turns the scroll lock feature on and off Fn D This hot key toggles the resolution between SVGA i 800 x 600 XGA 1024 x 768 and SXGA 1400 x apacoga 1050 if supported Appendix B Power Cord Cable Connectors The computer features a universal power supply you can use worldwide This appendix shows the
121. mputer s power usage regardless of the source and use the many preset power modes or create one yourself To access Power Management through the Toshiba Assist double click the Power Management icon 1 O 4 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Assist The TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window appears TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties Z Current power source 4C power Battery remaining 4 Battery Life in Standby Battery Life in Hibernation NZA Profile Setup Items Power Usage settings 0 Screen brightness A l O Level8 High Power CPU control method fal O uto Fixed Normal CPU processing speed J Levels DVD Playback Cooling Method Maximum Performance Power Down settings i Presentation Monitor Power OFF 25 minutes Long Life HDD Power OFF 25 minutes System standby gt P 30 minutes System hibernation 2 al IF Delet lt Long Life High Performance gt Sample TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window The Power Properties window shows the power profiles which are optimized for several different working environments You can either use one of the preset modes or create and use your own customized profile The preset profiles cannot be deleted By changing the options that appear in the Toshiba Power Saver Properties window and clicking OK you can reconfigure that function Any options that you change become effective when you click either OK or Apply Profiles
122. n 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 13 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 systerns 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 2 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 2 4DSOF4 Hse Ge Ee 4 1 2 4 This equipment uses a frequency of 2 4 GHz 2 DS This equipment uses DS SS modulation OF This equipment uses OFDM modulation 3 The interference range of this equipment is less than 40m EE E This equipment uses a frequency bandwidth from 2 400 MHz t
123. n 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 partially out of the slot 3 Carefully remove the memory module from the slot Sample removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and screw 62 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 5 Turn the computer over and restart it 7 TECHNICAL NOTE You must have at least one memory L module installed for the computer to work Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module you can check that the computer has recognized the change To do this 1 Click Start then click Control Panel 2 Click Performance and Maintenance 3 Click System 4 The General tab view automatically appears and 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 10 of Adding memory Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 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 63 Getting Started
124. n intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology 1 96 lf Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict NOTE Over a period of time and depending on the usage of the computer the brightness of the LCD Screen will deteriorate This is an intrinsic characteristic of LCD technology screen will dim when the computer is operated on battery power and you may not be able to increase the brightness of the screen Disk drive problems Problems with the hard disk or with a diskette drive usually show up as an inability to access the disk or as sector errors Sometimes a disk problem may cause one or more files to appear to have garbage in them Typical disk problems are You are having trouble accessing a disk or one or more files appear to be missing Make sure you are identifying the drive by its correct name A or C Error checking Run Error checking which analyzes the directories files and File Allocation Table FAT on the disk and repairs any damage it finds To run Error checking 1 Click Start then click My Computer 2 Right click the drive you want to check and select Properties from the menu The drive s properties box appears NOTE This feature is not available for CD DVD drives lf Something Goes Wrong 1 O Resolving a hardware conflict Click the Tools tab Click the Check now button The Check Disk All Apps box appears 5 You can choose one or both options
125. nal diskette drive and press F12 when the machine starts and then use the arrow keys to select the boot up device For more information see Hard Drive Recovery Utilities on page 62 The computer displays the WARNING RESUME FAILURE message The computer was placed in Stand By mode and the battery has discharged Data stored in the computer s memory has been lost However data stored in the computer s hard drive may not be affected Always save your data even when you are using the Stand By 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 For more information see What to do when the battery alarm sounds on page 118 If you are running on battery power it is recommended that you do not leave the computer in Stand By 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 Power and the batteries on page 191 The computer displays the Non system disk or disk error message Make sure there is no diskette in the diskette drive If there is one remove it and press any key to continue If pressing any key does not work press Ctrl Alt and Del to restart the computer 1 Q 4 lf Something Goes Wrong The Windows operating system is not workin p SY The Windows operating system is not workin
126. nctions 1 Click Start then click All Programs 2 Point to Toshiba Assist then click the resulting Toshiba Assist selection The Toshiba Assist window appears 1 0 Toshiba Utilities Setting user passwords PFN A a HB Ww On the left side select Security Select the User Password icon Click Set Type your password in the Input box Retype your password in the Input again box Click Set Click OK Disabling a user password To cancel the power on password function 1 2 Pent A Oo A U Click Start then click All Programs Point to Toshiba Assist then click the resulting Toshiba Assist selection The Toshiba Assist window appears On the left side select Security Select the User Password icon Select Verify by Password Type the correct password Click Delete Click OK Toshiba Utilities 1 11 Using a supervisor password Using a supervisor password CAUTION f you choose to set a Supervisor or user password Toshiba strongly recommends that you save your password in a location where you can later access it should you not remember It Toshiba is not responsible for any losses that may occur to you your organization or others as a result of the inability to access the computer A supervisor password prevents other users from changing hardware configuration options Setting a supervisor password To register a password for the power on password functions 1 Click Star
127. ndows XP documentation 8 Click OK to close the properties dialog box for that specific modem 9 Click OK to close the Modem Properties dialog box 10 Close the Control Panel Connecting the modem to a telephone line Before you can use the modem you must connect it to a standard voice grade telephone line For more information see Connecting to a phone line on page 155 Connecting your computer to a network You can connect your computer to a network to increase its capabilities and functionality using one of its communication ports Accessing a network To access a network At the office connect an Ethernet cable to the RJ45 jack on your computer For specific information about connecting to the network consult your network administrator While you are at home or traveling you need a dial up connection Ask your network administrator for the telephone number of the network Setting up the connection To set up an office connection consult your network administrator for network settings and additional considerations 1 A Enhancing Productivity Setting up for communications To set up a dial up connection use the New Connection Wizard 1 Click Start and point to All Programs 2 Point to Accessories then to Communications and click New Connection Wizard 3 Enter the phone number of your network connection and let the program dial the number The computer connects to the network Usi
128. nectors on the memory module or on the computer Grease or dust on the connectors may cause memory access problems 11 Replace the memory module slot cover and screw 12 Turn the computer over and restart it Z TECHNICAL NOTE You must have at least one memory L module installed for the computer to work 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 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 62 Removing a memory module If you need to remove a memory module 1 Complete steps 1 6 in Installing a memory module to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover Getting Started 61 Adding memory CAUTION VO 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 be 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 If the computer hangs up when you turn it on perform the following Press the power butto
129. ng 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 Using the TouchPad The TouchPad the small smooth square cutout located in front of the keyboard is sensitive to touch and enables you to move the cursor with the stroke of a finger Simply move your finger on the TouchPad in the direction you would like to move the cursor gt 9 gt To move the cursor to the top of the page push your finger forward on the TouchPad To move the cursor to the bottom of the page drag your finger toward yourself To move the cursor to the right side of the page slide your finger across the TouchPad from left to right To move it to the left side slide your finger from right to left Getting Started 13 Using the TouchPad NOTE Because the TouchPad is much smaller than the display screen moving your cursor across the screen often means having to move your finger several times across the TouchPad in the preferred direction Once you have positioned your cursor you can click it into place by either double tapping the TouchPad or clicking the control buttons Scrolling with the TouchPad There are two active regions on the TouchPad that allow you to scroll as you would with any wheel device on a mouse or trackball To scroll vertically run your finger up
130. ng batteries eennereenneea 119 Taking care of your battery ccnn 122 Safety precautions s e 122 Maximizing battery life 2 2 123 Disposing of used batteries nn 124 Conserving pOWEr seeeseeeesierererrrserrrererrrren 125 Power profiles 125 Using a hot key to set the power profile 126 Additional options for pOWef ccecce 127 Chapter 4 Expansion Options wu cscs 128 Devices for office COMPUTING ees 128 Using the Wi Fi Wireless LAN Mini PCI module 129 Connecting a local printer eee 129 setting up your printer eee 131 Chapter 5 Enhancing Productivity cece 134 Exploring the desktop nccc 134 Finding your way around the desktop 135 setting up for COMMUNICATIONS cece 137 Connecting the modem to a telephone line 139 Connecting your computer to a network 139 An overview of using the Internet 141 32 Contents The Internet eenen 142 The World Wide Web uu eee 142 Internet Service PrOViders ceceeeeeeeeeee 142 Connecting to the Internet oa 143 Surfing the Internet eee seen 143 Internet features 144 Uploading and downloading files from the Internet ccenn 145 Exploring audio features e 145 Playing an audio OD scncese 145 Playing CDs using Auto Run cc eee 146 Creating a CD eeen 147 Recording SOUNCS woo cece sceeeceesseeeeeeeeeeees 148 Using external speakers or headphones 149 Using PC Cards 150 HOt SWAPPING ou
131. ng the Ethernet LAN Port When your computer starts Windows attempts to contact a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol DHCP server If the computer is not connected to a network it may pause a few minutes as it waits for a reply To avoid this delay you can reconfigure Windows to disable the LAN port To disable the LAN port 1 Click Start click Control Panel then Performance and Maintenance 2 Click the System icon then click the Hardware tab and then click the Device Manager button Select the appropriate network adapter Click Actions Select the Properties icon NN oO A U Select the Do not use this device disable option from the Device usage drop down 7 Click OK Your LAN port is now disabled To enable the Ethernet LAN port repeat steps one through four Select the Use this device enable check box and click OK Enhancing Productivity 1 4 An overview of using the Internet 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 The transmission speed over the wireless LAN and the distance over which wireless LAN can reach may vary depending on surrounding electromagnetic environment obstacles access point design and configuration and client design and software hardware configurations Your system may come with an optional wirele
132. nges 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 1s necessary If trouble is experienced with this equipment for repair or limited warranty information please contact Toshiba Corporation Toshiba America Information Systems Inc or an authorized representative of Toshiba or the Toshiba Support Centre within the United States at 800 457 7777 or Outside the United States at 949 859 4273 If the equipment is causing harm to the telephone network the telephone company may request that you disconnect the equipment until the problem is resolved Disconnection If you should ever decide to permanently disconnect your modem from its present line please call the telephone company and let them know of this change Fax Branding The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful for any person to use a computer or other electronic device including Fax machines to send any message unless such message clearly contains in a margin at the top or bottom of each transmitted page or on the first page of the transmission the date and time it is sent and an ide
133. ning the Basics Computing tips See Saving your work on page 90 for further information SH HINT Some programs have an automatic save feature that can tcl be activated This feature saves your file to the hard disk at preset intervals See your software documentation for details Back up your files to disks or other removable media on a regular basis Label the backup copies clearly and store them in a safe place It s easy to put off backing up because it takes time However if your hard disk suddenly fails you will lose all the data on it unless you have a separate backup copy Use Error checking and Disk Defragmenter regularly to conserve disk space and improve performance Scan all new files for viruses This precaution is especially important for files you receive via diskette email or download from the Internet Take frequent breaks to avoid repetitive motion injuries and eyestrain Do not turn off the computer if a drive indicator light indicates a drive is active Turning off the computer while it is reading from or writing to a disk may damage the disk the drive or both Before turning off the computer use the Turn off computer command or Standby command See Learning the Basics 83 Using the keyboard Powering down the computer on page 103 to learn more about Standby NOTE The Windows XP operating system records information such as your desktop se
134. nsiderations For disposal reuse or recycling information please contact your local government or the Electronic Industries Alliance at www elae org Contents Introduction oo eee ec c cs ceesecscseessssscscsessssstecststeesesenseeeneteenes 36 This guide 00 cece ee eee cceccceeeeeeesesesseseeeneessessseeeeeeens 3 Safety ICONS ec cecc ec cccseseesccseesesecseeeeeseseveeeesees 38 Other icons used 39 Other documentation sssaaa 39 Service 0 0 010 Sr 40 Chapter 1 Getting Started cies cssescsseseseeeeeeeeee 4 Selecting a place tO WOFK eccere 4 Creating a computer friendly environment 4 Keeping yourself comfortable cce 42 Other precautions oscene 46 Important information on your computer s cooling fan oeenn 47 setting up your COMPUTED uu eee cere 48 setting Up YOU SOTTWAME ee cece cece eeeeeereee 49 Registering your computer with Toshiba 50 Setting up other devices n 50 Connecting to a pOWer SOUICE eccccccccccseres 50 Charging the main battery cece een 53 Contents 29 Using the computer for the first time 54 Opening the display panel 54 Your computer s features and specifications 55 Turning ON the power secccceceeereeer 99 Adding MOMOLY scceeseeeeerseerrrrrrserrrrrrrrrseern 56 Installing a memory module scce 57 Removing a memory Moqule ce 60 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities wo 62 Creating Recovery CDs DVDS ce eee 63 Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the
135. nter cable while the computer s power is on Doing so may damage the printer the computer or both NOTE Read the documentation that came with your printer Follow the manufacturer s instructions when connecting a local printer 1 3 Expansion Options Connecting a local printer NOTE You must supply the proper printer cable If one did not come with your printer you may purchase one from an electronics or computer store If your printer is ECP or IEEE compliant and you want to use the parallel port make sure your printer cable is an IEEE 1284 cable You can connect a USB compatible printer to your computer through the USB ports To determine if the printer is USB compatible check its documentation To achieve the connection you need a suitable USB cable which may come with your printer You can purchase one from a computer or electronics store To connect a USB printer c 1 Plug the USB connector into one of the USB ports on your computer 2 Plug the printer s power cable into a live AC outlet To connect a parallel printer CAUTION Connecting the parallel printer cable while the computer is on may damage the printer the computer or both 1 Connect the printer cable to the printer and to the ne computer s parallel port o C To the computer To the printer Sample identifying the ends of a parallel printer cable 2 Plug the printer s power cable into a live AC outlet E
136. ntification of the business or other entity or other individual sending the message and the telephone number of the sending machine or such business other entity or individual The telephone number provided may not be a 900 number or any other number for which charges exceed local or long distance transmission charges In order to program this information into your fax transmission refer to the fax software instructions installed on this computer Alarm Equipment If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to the telephone line ensure the installation of this equipment does not disable your alarm equipment If you have questions about what will disable alarm equipment consult your telephone company or a qualified installer Instructions for IC CS 03 Certified Equipment 1 NOTICE The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment This certification means that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network protective operational and safety requirements as prescribed in the appropriate Terminal Equipment Technical Requirements document s The Department does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the user s satisfaction Before installing this equipment users should ensure that it is permissible to be connected to the facilities of the local telecommunications company The equipment must also be installed using an acceptable method of connection The customer should be aware that compliance wi
137. o 2 483 5 MHz It is possible to avoid the band of mobile object identification systems 3 TOSHIBA Direct PC Monday Friday 10 00 17 00 Toll Free Tel 0120 13 1100 Direct Dial 03 3457 5916 Fax 03 5444 9450 Device Authorization This device obtains the Technical Regulation Conformity Certification and the Technical Conditions Compliance Approval and it belongs to the device class of radio equipment of low power data communication system radio station stipulated in the Radio Law and the Telecommunications Business Law of Japan The Name of the radio equipment refer to the equipment label provided on the computer JAPAN APPROVALS INSTITUTE FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT Approval Number D01 1128JP TELECOM ENGINEERING CENTER Approval Number 03NY A0018 03GZDA0017 The following restrictions apply Do not disassemble or modify the device Do not install the embedded wireless module into other device s 5 17 GHz to 5 23 GHz for indoor use only Radio approvals for wireless devices NOTE The following information is dependent on what type of wireless device is in your computer Approved Countries Regions for use for the Atheros AR5BMB 43 44 Mini PCI Wireless network adapter This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries regions in the following table CAUTION Do not use this equipment except in the countries regions in the following table NOTE This device works on
138. oftware that is not operating correctly or add software that was not part of the default preinstall Cancel Help Sample TOSHIBA Application Installer screen 3 Click the item s you want to install To select multiple items hold down the Ctrl key as you make your selections TOSHIBA Application Installer TECRA A2 Choose an item and press the Install button Description i This application enables you to read documents ALPS Pointing device Driver Y6 0 303 4 F created in the Adobe Acrobat format CD DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer 1 00 005 Direct 9 0b DYD RAM Driver Software 3 0 9 0 Install Hotfix for Application compatibility issues of Wind S Hotfix for April 2003 Cumulative Patch for Dutloo Hotfix for ASN 1 Vulnerability Could Allow Code E Hotfix for Authenticode Variation of 1681 MSIE F Hotfix for Auto run problem on Optical media Q8 Hotfix for Bookshelf Symbol 7 font KB833407 Hotfix for Buffer Overflow in the Help Center Sery Hotfix for Buffer Overrun in Messenger Service Hotfix for Device doesn t change to CRT by Hotk Hotfix for Directshow Playback Support 081024 Requirements Hotfix for DYD additional writing function 03291 Hotfix for Explorer exe may generate an applicatic Hotfix for Flaw in Windows Media Player KB819 Hotfix for Flaw in Windows script engine 081407 Hotfix for Flaw in WM_TIMER and Redrawing lt M la Let Hep Sample TOSHIBA Applicat
139. ogram with a particular format For example Microsoft Word saves files with a doc extension Any file name with an extension of doc is assumed to be a Microsoft Word file Creating your own extension is usually unwise since the program 1s unlikely to recognize a strange extension and may refuse to handle your file correctly Printing your work Ensure the operating system is set up for your printer as described in Using the Wi Fi Wireless LAN Mini PCI module on page 129 HINT You only need to set up the printer the first time you connect it If you use more than one printer or are changing printers you will need to set up the Windows XP Professional operating system to run with the additional printer s To print a file 1 If your printer is not on turn it on now 2 Open the File menu of your Windows program and click Print Learning the Basics 93 Using the DVD ROM or multi function drive The program displays a Print dialog box e General Options Select Printer gt Add Printer Fax Printer Status Ready _ Print to file Location Comment Find Printer Page Range All Number of copies 1 Pages 1 Er i A rag af A Enter either a single page number or a single 1 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 Using the DVD
140. om the taskbar When using Windows Media Player your system may not be able to activate Standby or Hibernation modes To prevent this from occurring close Windows Media Player before you select standby or Hibernation mode NOTE 1 46 Enhancing Productivity Exploring audio features DOS Sample Windows Media Player screen The CD Player control panel works much like an ordinary compact disc player To play the CD or to pause click the Play pause button on the CD Player control panel To stop the CD click the Stop button WARNING Before using headphones to listen to an audio CD turn the volume dial down Playing the CD with the volume set too high could damage your ears Playing CDs using Auto Run If you insert a CD into the DVD ROM multi function drive and the Auto Run feature does not automatically start your disk try launching the CD manually To do this follow these steps 1 Open the Start menu and select My Computer Enhancing Productivity 1 A Exploring audio features 2 Double click the DVD ROM multi function drive icon The disk drive will run the CD If your disk does not run using this method try using an application that is associated with the media on the disk For example if it is a music CD open Windows Media Player and point it to play the CD For other types of media use the associated software to open the files on the disk Creating a CD
141. onal devices such as an external monitor a full size keyboard and a mouse you can work with your notebook as if it were a standard office computer You can connect any of these optional devices gt gt 9 gt 9 gt 9 gt 9 gt 9 Expansion memory modules Standard 101 key keyboard Mouse or trackball Printer PC Cards Toshiba Advanced Port Replicator HI Some of these devices listed are Toshiba devices others are standard computer components 128 Expansion Options 1 20 Using the Wi Fi Wireless LAN Mini PCI module The devices manufactured by Toshiba can be purchased through Toshiba s Web site accessories toshiba com or through the accessories information packaged with your computer Using the Wi Fi Wireless LAN Mini PCI module Your computer may have an integrated Wi Fi Wireless LAN Mini PCI module It is recommended that you do not remove the module from your computer For assistance contact a Toshiba Wireless Authorized Service Partner For systems equipped with Wi Fi slide the wireless on off switch to the On position Connecting a local printer CAUTION 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 CAUTION Never connect the pri
142. operties Device Manager provides a way to view the properties of a device Properties include the name of the manufacturer the 190 lf Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict type of device the drivers installed and the system resources assigned to the device To check a device s properties 1 2 Open the Start menu then click Control Panel Click Performance and Maintenance and then Administrative Tools Double click Computer Management and then click Device Manager To view the device s installed double click the device type To view the properties double click the device The operating system displays the Device Properties dialog box which provides an array of tabs They may include The Resource tab which lists resources assigned to the monitor DVD ROM multi function drive diskette disk 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 is also present Click Troubleshoot A Help and Support window for that device appears For more information about Device Manager refer to Windows XP online help lf Something Goes Wrong 1 O7 Resolving a hardware conflict Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may cause errors that
143. or docking station or network adapter extension See file extension external device See device F file A collection of related information saved on disk with a unique name A file may be a program information used by a program or a document See also document file allocation table FAT The section of a disk that keeps track of the location of files stored on the disk file name A set of characters that uniquely identifies a file within a particular folder It consists of two parts the actual name and the file name extension See also file extension file extension The three characters following the period pronounced dot at the end of a file name The extension indicates the type of file Examples are exe for program files and hlp for help files See also file name folder Also called directory A container for organizing files saved to a disk A folder is symbolized on screen by a graphical image icon of a file folder A folder can contain files and other folders w 239 format verb To prepare a blank disk for use with the computer s operating system Formatting creates a structure on the disk so the operating system can write information to the disk or read information from it frontside bus The primary pathway bus between the CPU and the computer s main memory Also called system bus See also bus function keys The keys labeled F1 through F12 t
144. or down along the right edge of the TouchPad To scroll horizontally run your finger along the bottom edge of the TouchPad Control buttons When a step instructs you to click or choose an item move the cursor to the item then press and release the primary left hand button To double click press the primary button twice in rapid succession The primary button usually corresponds to the left mouse button The function of the secondary right hand button depends on the program you are using It usually corresponds to the right mouse button Check your program s documentation to find whether it uses the right mouse button 4 Getting Started Using the TouchPad Disabling or enabling the TouchPad The TouchPad is enabled by default To change the enable disable TouchPad setting 1 Click Start and then Control Panel The Control Panel window appears Click Printers and Other Hardware Click the Mouse icon Click the TouchPAD ON OFF tab The TouchPAD ON OFF tab view window appears Mouse Properties Buttons Painters Pointer Options Hardware Device Settings m TouchPAD ON OFF a P TouchP4D ON OFF Current TouchPAD Status Setting Change Sample TouchPAD ON OFF screen Select Disable or Enable whichever is appropriate Click Apply Click OK The Mouse Properties window closes Close the Printers and Other Hardware window Getting Started 15 Turning off the computer
145. ost 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 Getting Started 69 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 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 Recovering the C partition of the HDD only CAUTION Recovering the C drive to its factory default setting reformats your drive and your information on the recovered drive will be lost Be sure to save your work 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 Area This option recovers your C drive without creating the HDD
146. ou are not going to use the computer for more than eight hours disconnect the AC adapter Store spare battery packs in a cool dry place out of direct sunlight Disposing of used batteries The life of a battery pack should last for years depending on use 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 1t becomes damaged AWARNING he computers main battery is a Lithium lon Li lon battery which can explode if not properly replaced used handled or disposed of Putting spent batteries in the trash is not only irresponsible it may be illegal Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations Use only batteries recommended by Toshiba After repeated use the batteries will finally lose their ability to hold a charge and you will need to replace them Under federal state and local laws it may be illegal to dispose of old batteries by placing them in the trash Please be kind to our shared environment Check with your local government authority for details regarding where to recycle old batteries or how to dispose of them properly If you cannot find the information you need elsewhere call Toshiba at 800 457 7777 Mobile Computing 1 25 Conserving power Conserving power How long a fully charged battery pack lasts when you are using the computer depends on a number of factors
147. ource and Windows will open it For you Cancel Browse Sample Run dialog box 2 Inthe Run dialog box Ifyou know the program s location type the command line For a program in the Windows folder type just the program name Otherwise type the full file path For example to access WordPad type c Program Files Windows NT Accessories Wordpad exe then click OK If you do not know the location you can search for it by clicking Start and then Search When the Search screen displays follow the displayed instructions EBA HINT To run the same program again click the arrow to the Z right of the text box and select the command line from the drop down list 00 Learning the Basics Saving your work Saving your work Before you turn off the computer save your work on the hard disk drive or diskette CD This is one of the most important rules of computing I TECHNICAL NOTE Save your data even when you are using V4 the Standby command in case the main battery discharges before you return to work Saving documents is quick and easy so it is a good idea to get in the habit of saving frequently Many programs offer a feature that saves documents at regular intervals Check your program s documentation to see if it has an automatic save feature Saving files 1 On the File menu of your Windows program click Save If you are working with a document that already has a f
148. p 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 gt 9 Microsoft Windows XP or 2000 Click the Start button and select All Programs TOSHIBA Networking ConfigFree Double click the ConfigFree icon m on the taskbar Press the Toshiba Assist button 1f 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 NOTE If your computer is not connected to a network the ConfigFree icon on the taskbar is displayed with an X When you start a search 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 Using ConfigFree with your Toshiba Computer 21 Q ConfigFree Utilities gt y Wireless LAN CCO Bluetooth Connectivity Doctor Profiles Koun Config Free T 7 ConfigFree Utilities Connectivity Doctor The Connectivity Doctor lets you analyze your network connections and fix network connection problems Using Connectivity Doctor you can view detailed network information by simply moving the mouse pointer The Connectivity Doctor
149. p your software 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 2 Confirm acceptance of Microsoft s End User License Agreement and click Next 3 Select the appropriate option from the Help protect your computer screen and click Next 4 Enter the computer name and description and click Next or Skip S 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 A window will display the message An Internet connection could not be chosen NOTE If you are connecting your computer to a network consult your system administrator before you choose your computer name and network settings 6 Follow the remaining screen prompts to complete the setup process Once you click the final screen your computer restarts automatically 50 Getting Started Registering your computer with Toshiba 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 th
150. pany occasionally for example you can set up a profile to match that environment and connect to the network Similarly users who access networks in the office and at home can set up profiles to handle these networking environments A profile contains the currently configured network settings on the computer as well as information about any network devices The following settings can be saved or captured in a profile Internet settings includes LAN settings proxy server settings and the address of a home page that opens automatically when Internet Explorer starts Devices lets you enable or disable settings of wired and wireless network devices infrared devices and set the power status of Bluetooth antennas TCP IP settings includes DHCP IP address subnet mask default gateway DNS server and WINS server settings gt 9 9 gt gt 9 Using ConfigFree with your Toshiba Computer 29 5 ConfigFree Utilities Personal firewall settings for Internet connections Dial up connection settings for the default connection File and printer sharing settings Printer settings for the default printer To create a profile Aa WwW N m GO N A A 10 11 Click the icon in the system tray Move the pointer to Profile Click Add The Add Profile screen appears Select Capture and click OK The Add Profile screen appears Enter the name of the profile you
151. parameters such as the battery save mode 2 A key or combination of keys that activates a memory resident program 240 en hot swapping The ability to add or remove devices from a computer while the computer is running and have the operating system automatically recognize the change icon A small image displayed on the screen that represents a function file or program interlaced A method of refreshing a computer screen in which only every other line of pixels is refreshed Interlaced monitors take two passes to create a complete screen image Compare non interlaced internal device See device Internet The decentralized world wide network of computers that provides electronic mail the World Wide Web and other services See also World Wide Web K keyboard shortcut A key or combination of keys that you use to perform a task instead of using a pointing 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 LAN local area network A group of computers or other devices dispersed over a relatively limited area and connected by
152. 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 Portugal Sweden 19 Europe Restrictions for use of 2 4 GHz Frequencies in European Community Countries For private usage outside buildings across public grounds over less than 300m no special registration with IBPT BIPT is required Registration to IBPT BIPT is required for private usage outside buildings across public grounds over more than 300m For registration and license please contact IBPT BIPT Voor priv gebruik buiten gebouw over publieke groud over afstand kleiner dan 300m geen registratie bij BIPT IBPT nodig voor gebruik over afstand groter dan 300m is wel registratie bij BIPT IBPT nodig Voor registratie of licentie kunt u contact opnemen met BIPT Dans le cas d une utilisation priv e a ext rieur d un b timent au dessus d un espace public aucun enregistrement n est n cessaire pour une distance de moins de 300m Pour une distance sup rieure a 300m un enregistrement aupr s de I IBPT est requise Pour les enregistrements et licences 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
153. pcsupport toshiba com If you have a problem or need to contact Toshiba see If Something Goes Wrong on page 180 Chapter 1 Getting Started This chapter provides tips for working comfortably describes how to connect components and explains what to do the first time you use your computer Selecting a place to work Your computer is designed to be used in a variety of locations and situations This section provides guidelines for setting up your computing environment Creating a computer friendly environment Place the computer on a flat surface that is large enough for the computer and any other items you need to use such as a printer Leave enough space around the computer and other equipment to give adequate ventilation otherwise they may overheat To keep your computer in prime operating condition protect your work area from Dust moisture and direct sunlight Liquids and corrosive chemicals 4 Ad Getting Started Selecting a place to work CAUTION i you spill liquid into the computer turn it off unplug it from the AC power source and let it dry out completely before turning it on again If the computer does not operate properly after you turn it back on contact a Toshiba service representative or your network administrator Equipment that generates a strong electromagnetic field such as large stereo speakers other than speakers that are connected to the computer or
154. r Application There you can configure how you would like to use the projector Using ConfigFree with your Toshiba Computer 221 ConfigFree Utilities To connect to a Toshiba Wireless Projector 1 Click the icon in the system tray 2 Move the mouse pointer to Toshiba Wireless Projector DPJ then click Connect Launching Quick Connect prevents you from using the network to connect to a Toshiba Wireless Projector when the wireless LAN Configuration is set to Ad hoc If you are connected to an access point the connection is broken and re established later To review the current Toshiba Wireless Projector settings and change them if necessary 1 Click the D icon 1n 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 228 I ContigFree Connectivity Doctor ee No Problem found p E i IV Stay on the task tray Using ConfigFree with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities Sample Projector icon when connected with Quick Connect If the
155. ra A3 Series computer comes with one PC Card slot and supports two types of PC Cards Type I cards You can install one of these cards Type II cards You can install one of these cards TECHNICAL NOTE For PCMCIA compatible PC Cards check the package to make sure they conform to the PCMCIA 2 1 Standard or later Other cards may work with your computer but are likely to be much more difficult to set up and use Z Hot swapping With PC Cards you can replace one PC Card with another while the computer is on This is called hot swapping Hot swapping precautions Although you can 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 Do not remove a hard disk card while the system is accessing it Do not remove a network card while you are connected to a network Do not remove a SCSI card while any of the SCSI devices connected to it are operating Enhancing Productivity 1 D Using PC Cards Before removing a PC Card stop it by clicking the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the System tray After the PC Card is stopped it is safe to remove Inserting a PC Card NOTE Use caution when lifting or turning your computer Failure to do so may result in damage to components such as cables attached to your computer or to the computer itself Before you insert a PC Card refer to the documentation
156. rd disk Complete information on the backup program is in the online Help and your Windows documentation HINT Backing up all the files on your hard disk takes a considerable amount of time and many diskettes You may prefer to use a high capacity backup system such as an external tape drive 1 02 Learning the Basics Preparing for communications Restoring your work To restore information from your backup media to your hard disk use the Restore page in the backup program Look in the online Help or your operating system documentation for information on restoring files TECHNICAL NOTE When restoring files the backup program prompts you if you try to overwrite a file that already exists on the hard disk Make sure the backup version is the one you want before overwriting the existing file Z Preparing for communications To connect to the Internet use an online service or communicate across the telephone lines with another computer you need A modem supplied with your computer A telephone line A browser or communications program An Internet Service Provider ISP or an online service if you plan to use the Internet Before you can use the modem you must connect it to a standard voice grade telephone line See Connecting to a power source on page 50 for details Learning the Basics 03 Powering down the computer Powering down the computer NOTE Pushing the power bu
157. recovery partition eeen 65 Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media er 68 Deleting the Hard Disk Recovery Utility 1 Installing drivers and applications 12 Using the TOUCH Pad on cseeccceesseeeeeeeeseeeeeees 12 scrolling with the TouchPad uo 13 Control buttons 0 ec ee cece eeeeee nen 13 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 14 Turning off the computer ccce 19 Closing the display panel ccce 16 Using external display devices cece 16 Directing the display output when you turn ON the COMPUTES icce 1 Adjusting the quality of the external display 78 Using an external keyboard 18 USING a MOUSE cccecceeseeeeseeeecesssseeeeeeeseeesnees 18 Connecting a USB MOUSE cceeeceeeeeeeeeees 19 Connecting an optional external diskette drive 19 Connecting external speakers or headphones 80 Connecting a MICrOphone ccecce 80 30 Contents Chapter 2 Learning the BaSiCs uu 81 Computing TIDS eeeeeeeeereerererrrrerrren 81 Using the keyboard ccecce 83 Character keys ceecee 83 Making your keyboard emulate a full size keyboard eesseeiieeeeesrrrreserrrrrrresenrnn 64 Ctrl Fn and Alt Keys aaen 84 FUNCTION K YS cccccccccccceeeccceeeessseeeeeeeeeeeeseeeens 64 Windows special KeySonic OD Overlay keys eeen 85 Using the overlay to type numeric data 66 Starting a program 8 Starting a program from the Start menu 8
158. reless 139 0 office computing 128 opening the display panel 54 optional devices 128 other documentation 39 overlay keys 85 password deleting a supervisor 173 disabling a user 170 supervisor set up 171 passwords instant using 169 setting user 168 PC Card checklist 200 CIS Card Information Structure 200 configuring 153 errors 202 hot swapping 150 inserting 151 modem default 138 not recognized 202 problem solving 199 201 removing 152 setting up 153 using 150 port COM 138 Ethernet LAN 140 RGB 76 posture 43 power alarms 118 computer will not start 182 options 127 problem solving 191 251 e taking care of your battery 122 turning on 55 universal power supply 216 power button 56 63 power mode creating new 165 customizing 165 power source 50 power usage mode hot key 126 power usage mode hot key 210 power usage modes 125 powering down using Standby 108 precautions 46 53 other computer use 46 primary button 73 printer choosing a driver 131 local connecting 129 problem solving 202 203 set up 131 printing a file 92 problem solving AC power 192 accessing disk drives 183 battery charge does not last 192 battery not charging 192 cannot access DVD ROM or multi function drive 198 cannot insert diskette in drive 197 cannot read a diskette 198 changing display properties 195 checking device properties 190 compact discs not running correctly 199 computer will not power up 182
159. res below 50 degrees Fahrenheit 1 1 Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power The Windows operating system has additional power management options that can be accessed through an icon in the Control Panel For more information see TOSHIBA Power Saver on page 163 What to do when the battery alarm sounds Your Tecra A3 Series computer can be configured to warn you of a low battery charge condition so you can take the necessary steps to save your work Your Windows operating system offers two alarms before your system shuts down To change the default alarm settings 1 Open the Start menu click Control Panel then Performance and Maintenance 2 Click the Toshiba Power Saver icon 3 Click the Setup Action tab 4 Select the Alarm settings in the Setup Alarm section Before your computer runs out of battery power save your data and take one of the following actions Suspend or shut down your computer gt Shut down your computer and replace the main battery with a charged one Connect your computer to an AC power source Mobile Computing 1 1 Q Changing batteries Changing batteries AuTION When handling battery packs do not drop or knock them Also be careful not to damage the casing or short circuit the terminals To change the battery 1 n A U N Save your work Shut down and turn off the computer Remove all cables connected to the computer Turn t
160. rmed an illegal operation 181 warning resume failure 183 Error checking 196 Ethernet LAN port 140 expansion memory slot 58 exploring the desktop 134 external mouse 78 external diskette drive connecting 79 external display adjusting 78 external monitor not working 195 external speakers 80 F FAT File Allocation Table 196 FCC Notice Declaration of Con formity Information 3 FCC requirements 4 file extensions 92 file names 91 file backing up 82 files backing up 101 printing 92 restoring 102 saving 90 FN keys 84 Fn esse starting 158 using to assign keys 160 Fn esse program 158 assigning a key 158 using drag and drop 159 function keys 84 H hardware conflicts 187 resolving 188 headphones connecting 80 using 149 Help Windows XP 186 Hibernation enabling 163 Hibernation mode 106 configuring 106 starting again from 107 Hibernation mode hot key 212 hot key display modes 213 Hibernation mode 212 249 keyboard 214 215 keyboard overlays 215 power usage mode 210 Stand By mode 211 volume mute 209 hot key power usage mode 126 hot key utility 165 166 hot keys 209 hot swapping PC Cards 150 i LINK 99 connecting video devices 99 icon 135 136 definition 39 desktop 136 hint 39 Internet Explorer 136 moving to desktop 135 recycle bin 136 safety 38 technical note 39 Industry Canada requirement 4 installation memory module 57 installing memory modules 56 mouse 78 instant
161. rnal display devices 3 Turn on the external device 4 Set the display mode by pressing Fn F5 or by configuring the Display Properties settings Directing the display output when you turn on the computer Once you have connected an external display device you can choose to use the internal display only the external device only or both simultaneously The quickest way to change the display output settings is to use the display hot key Fn F5 1 Press Fn and F5 simultaneously 2 While holding down Fn press F5 repeatedly until the setting you want takes effect This hot key cycles through the settings in the following order Built in display only Built in display and external monitor simultaneously External monitor only TV only 3 Release the Fn key TECHNICAL NOTE You can also change these settings using the Display Properties Box Set the option for the video controller by clicking Start then Control Panel and Display Choose the Settings tab click the Advanced button select Display Device select the applicable Monitor type and click Apply or OK 18 Getting Started Using an external keyboard Adjusting the quality of the external display To obtain the best picture quality from your television or other video display device you may need to adjust the video settings See the video device documentation for additional configuration steps TECHNICAL NOTE To use one of the simult
162. rner of the program s window Starting a program from Windows Explorer If a program is not listed in the Programs menu you can start it from Windows Explorer Windows Explorer gives you a view of your computer s contents as a hierarchy or tree You can easily see the content of each drive and folder on your computer To use this method you should know the file name and location of the program s executable file this file ends with exe This example opens WordPad using its file name wordpad exe 1 nN A Ww N Click Start then point to All Programs Click Accessories Click Windows Explorer Click My Computer to expand the window In the left part of the window click the line that ends in Cr In the left part of the window under the C icon double click the folder containing the program in this case Program Files Click Accessories Windows Explorer shows the contents of the Accessories folder on the right side of the window In the right part of the window double click WordPad The operating system opens WordPad a To close the program click the Close button in the upper right corner of the program s window Learning the Basics 89 Starting a program Starting a program from the Run dialog box This example uses the Run command to start WordPad 1 Click Start then click Run The Run dialog box appears Type the name of a program Folder document or Internet res
163. rted Hard Drive Recovery Utilities w Recovery Disc Creator Type CD OVD CAllFiles Name TOSHIBA Recover CO TOSHIBA Recover CO2 TOSHIBA Recover CO3 TOSHIBA Recovery CO4 TOSHIBA Recover COB TOSHIBA Applications and Drivers CD 1 2 TOSHIBA Applications and Drivers CD 272 Progress CT Verify data written to the disc after burning Burn Cancel 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 CD DVD writable drive when prompted 6 Follow the on screen prompts for completing the copy process For more information on using the Recovery media you have created with the preceding steps see Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media on page 68 Getting Started 65 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the recovery partition You have the options of recovering your system using the Hard Drive Recovery partition to the factory set default or recovering just your C drive and leaving other partitions for example a D drive intact or changing the size of your C drive and then recovering it To recover your hard disk drive using the utilities stored on your computer s HDD 1 Make sure the computer is turned off
164. rtition 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 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 Sample Delete Hard Disk Recovery Utility screen 2 Click OK to continue 3 When the following warning screen displays click OK to confirm 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 BH Delete Hard Disk Recovery Utility Are vou sure that you want to delete the Hard Disk Recovery Partition Sample Delete Hard Disk Recovery Utility confirmation screen 2 Getting Started Using the TouchPad Installing drivers and applications The TOSHIBA Application Installer allows you to reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with your computer To reinstall drivers and applications 1 TERREA ppc n A U N Double click the Toshiba Application Installer icon on the Windows desktop You can also launch the application by clicki
165. s 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 Using PC Cards on page 150 for more information Card Information Structure When you insert a PC Card into a slot the computer attempts to determine the type of card and the resources it requires by reading its Card Information Structure CIS Sometimes the CIS contains enough information for you to use the card immediately Other cards must be set up before you can use them Use the Windows XP PC Card PCMCIA Wizard to set up the card Refer to your Microsoft documentation for more information or refer to the documentation that came with the PC Card Some card manufacturers use special software called enablers to support their cards Enablers result in nonstandard configurations that can cause problems when installing the PC Card If your system does not have built in drivers for your PC Card and the card did not come with an operating system driver it may not work under the operating system Contact the manufacturer of the PC Card for information about using the card under the operating system PC Card checklist Make sure the card is inserted properly into the slot See Using PC Cards on page 150 for information about how to insert PC Cards Make sure all cables are securely connected Occasionally a defective PC C
166. s desktop includes several standard features icons Start button taskbar system tray and background pattern Icons g VBRADRKE Cig amp 10 57am Start button Taskbar System tray Sample Windows XP operating system desktop Icons An icon represents a folder file or program that can be quickly activated by double clicking the icon You can create a new desktop icon for any folder file or program by dragging the element s icon from its location in a window to the desktop area 1 36 Enhancing Productivity Exploring the desktop The icons initially displayed on your system desktop include y Recycle Bin Holds files you have deleted You may be hea able to retrieve these files until you empty the Recycle Bin Va Internet Explorer The Microsoft browser that provides access to the Internet TECHNICAL NOTE If you delete a file from a diskette it does not go into the Recycle Bin For more information on the Recycle Bin see Windows online Help NOTE If you place the cursor over an icon a popup description of the file contents appears Your desktop may contain other icons depending on your configuration See Windows XP online help for more specific information on each icon and how to use it Start button You use the Start button to Start programs Access Microsoft Windows XP operating system update information Open documents Adjust system settings
167. s 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 below Reconfigure the device so that its requirements do not conflict Refer to the device s documentation for instructions about changing settings on the device lf Something Goes Wrong 1 89 Resolving a hardware conflict Fixing a problem with Device Manager Device Manager provides a way to check and change the configuration of a device eAUTION Changing the default settings using Device Manager can cause other conflicts that make one or more devices unusable Device Manager is a configuration tool for advanced users who understand configuration parameters and the ramifications of changing them Disabling a device 1 Open the Start menu click Control Panel then Performance and Maintenance 2 Click the Administrative Tools icon 3 Double click Computer Management and then click Device Manager 4 Select the specific device from the device category To expand a device category double click the category 5 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 6 Click the icon You are given the option of disabling the device 7 Click Yes to disable the device or No to cancel Checking device pr
168. s 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 1l doit faire l objet d une licence CAUTION This device is restricted to indoor use due to its operation in the 5 15 GHz to 5 25 GHz frequency range Industry Canada requires this product to be used indoors for frequency range 5 15 GHz to 5 25 GHz to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co channel Mobile Satellite systems High power radars are allocated as primary users of the 5 25 GHz to 5 35 GHz and 5 65 GHz to 5 85 GHz bands These radar stations can cause interference with and or damage this device Europe EU Declaration of Conformity C This device complies with the essential requirements of the R amp TTE Directive 1999 5 EC with essential test suites as per standards EN 60950 Safety of Information Technology equipment ETS 300 328 Technical requirements for radio equipment ETS 300 826 General EMC requirements for radio equipment Hereby TOSHIBA Corp Digital Media Network Company declares that this Radio LAN device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999 5 EC 10 Valmistaja TOSHIBA Corp Digital Media Network Company vakuuttaa
169. s to green The computer returns to the screen you were previously using Toshiba s online resources Toshiba maintains a number of online sites to which you can connect These sites provide information about Toshiba products give help with technical questions and keep you up to date with future upgrades For more information see Contacting Toshiba on page 206 Chapter 3 Mobile Computing This chapter covers all aspects of using your computer while traveling Toshiba s energy saver design Your computer enters a low power standby mode when it 1s 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 111 11 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power Running the computer on battery power C The computer contains a removable Lithium Ion Li ion battery pack that provides power when you are away from an AC outlet This is the main battery You can recharge it many times Battery Notice Battery life may vary depending on applications power management settings and features utilized Recharge time varies depending on usage The battery may not charge while the
170. se stated double density diskette A 3 5 inch diskette that can hold up to 720 KB of information half the capacity of a high density diskette See also diskette high density diskette download 1 In communications to receive a file from another computer through a modem or network 2 To send font data from the computer to a printer See also upload drag To hold down the TouchPad control button or mouse button while moving the cursor to drag a selected object In the Windows operating system this refers to the primary TouchPad control button or left mouse button unless otherwise stated driver See device driver DVD An individual digital versatile or video disc See also DVD ROM 238 9 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 batch files are examples of executable files Names of executable files usually end with a bat or exe extension expansion device A device that connects to a computer to expand its capabilities Other names for an expansion device are port expander port replicat
171. seem to be device related It is worthwhile checking for these first 1 2 Click Start then click Turn off computer Click Turn Off The operating system shuts down and turns off the computer automatically Remove the memory module Reinstall the memory module following the instructions in Adding memory on page 56 and making sure it is seated properly Check for the error again If the error recurs remove the memory module entirely and check for the error again If removing the memory module eliminates the error the memory module may be faulty If the error recurs without the memory module installed the error is not caused by the memory module Z TECHNICAL NOTE You must have a least one memory module installed for the computer to work Power and the batteries Your computer receives its power through the AC adapter and power cord cable or from the system batteries main battery and real time clock RTC battery Power problems are interrelated For example a faulty AC adapter or power cord cable will neither power the computer nor recharge the batteries 1 Q lf Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 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 lig
172. ser s guides It is very difficult to provide a fail safe set of steps you can follow every time you experience a problem with the computer Your ability to solve problems will improve as you learn about how the computer and its software work together Get familiar with all the user s guides provided with your computer as well as the manuals that come with the programs and devices you purchase Your local computer store or book store sells a variety of self help books you can use to supplement the information in the manuals lf 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 contacting Toshiba Review the troubleshooting information in your operating system documentation Ifthe problem occurs while you are running a program consult the program s documentation for troubleshooting suggestions Contact the software company s technical support group for their assistance Consult the dealer from whom you purchased your computer and or program Your dealer is your best source for current information 206 lf Something Goes Wrong If you nee
173. settings for the built in LCD display CPU Allows you to change the dynamic CPU frequency mode 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 168 Toshiba Utilities Setting user passwords AC Power lIf your computer is connected to the AC adapter the CPU frequency mode 1s set to high for faster processing Battery Power lItf 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 Keyboard Allows you to configure an external PS 2 keyboard to emulate the Fn function key and access the wake on keyboard function USB Allows you to enable or disable USB Legacy Emulation LAN Allows you to set networking functions By changing any of the options that appear in the dialog boxes and clicking Apply you can reconfigure that function Any options that you change will become default settings when you restart your system Setting user passwords Setting a password leaves your computer secure so that nobody can access your files You must enter the password before you can work on your computer Toshiba supports the
174. shapes of the typical AC power cord cable connectors for various parts of the world USA and Canada United Kingdom mgpa UL approved j CSA approved BS approved Australia Europe VDA approved i i NEMKO approved 216 Appendix C Using ConfigFree with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree is a set of utilities that makes it easy to control communication devices and network connections ConfigFree also lets you identify communication problems and create profiles for easy switching between locations and communication networks The ConfigFree utilities include the following gt 9 gt Connectivity Doctor The Connectivity Doctor utility is used to analyze network connections and fix networking problems with your notebook computer For more information see Connectivity Doctor on page 219 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 222 Profile Settings The Profiles utility lets you switch between network configurations For more information see Profile Settings on page 224 21 218 Using ConfigFree with your Toshiba Computer Getting Started Getting Started This section contains information about the ConfigFree main screen and how to start and setu
175. sor control mode light on the keyboard indicator panel goes out Learning the Basics 8 Starting a program Starting a program The easiest way to start a program is to double click the name of the file that contains the information you want to work on To find the file use My Computer or Windows Explorer If you prefer to open the program first you have four options You can Double click the icon for the program on your desktop Use the Start menu Use Windows Explorer or My Computer to locate the program file Use the Run dialog box The next three sections explain how to start a program from the Start menu Explorer and the Run dialog box Starting a program from the Start menu When you install a program the operating system usually puts an icon in the All Programs menu To start a program that has an icon in the All Programs menu follow these steps which use the Windows WordPad program as an example 1 Click Start then point to All Programs The Windows XP operating system displays the All Programs menu which lists programs and program groups If your program is listed go to step 3 otherwise continue with step 2 2 Point to the program group in this example Accessories The Accessories menu is displayed 3 Click the program in this example WordPad WordPad opens OO Learning the Basics Starting a program To close the program click the Close button in the upper right co
176. speakerphones Rapid changes in temperature or humidity and sources of temperature change such as air conditioner vents or heaters Extreme heat cold or humidity Keeping yourself comfortable Strain and stress injuries are becoming more common as people spend more time using their computers However with a little care and the proper use of the equipment you can work comfortably throughout the day AWARNING Using the computer keyboard incorrectly can result in discomfort and possible injury If your hands wrists and or arms hurt while typing stop using the computer and rest If the discomfort persists consult a physician This section provides hints on avoiding strain and stress injuries For more information consult books on ergonomics repetitive strain injury and repetitive stress syndrome Getting Started 43 Selecting a place to work Placement of the computer Proper placement of the computer and external devices is important to avoid stress related injuries Consider the following when placing your computer Place the computer on a flat surface at a comfortable height and distance You should be able to type without twisting your torso or neck and look at the screen without slouching If you use an external monitor the top of the screen should be no higher than eye level If you use a paper holder set it at the same height and distance as the screen Seating and posture When usin
177. ss LAN module This is a technology that expands wireless communication beyond networking equipment and can connect many different kinds of electronic devices without the need for cables For information on how to set up a wireless connection refer to your wireless networking device documentation or your network administrator To use your wireless communication slide the wireless on off switch to the On position An overview of using the Internet The following sections give a quick introduction to the Internet and some of its exciting features under these headings The Internet The World Wide Web Internet Service Providers Connecting to the Internet Surfing the Internet 1 49 Enhancing Productivity An overview of using the Internet Internet features Uploading and downloading files from the Internet The Internet The Internet is an association of thousands of networks and millions of computers around the world connected by communications lines They all work together to share information The World Wide Web The World Wide Web or Web is a subset of the Internet a collection of interlinked documents located on computers connected to the Internet that work together using a specific Internet protocol called Hypertext Transfer Protocol HTTP The World Wide Web offers information as text images audio or video to be referenced from anywhere in the world Special programs ca
178. 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 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 from predefined power profile or select your own combination of power management options To do this 1 Open the Start menu click Control Panel then Performance and Maintenance 2 Click on the Toshiba Power Saver icon 12 Mobile Computing Conserving power Select an appropriate profile for your work environment or create your own custom profile For more information
179. t 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 Sample Add Printer Wizard dialog box 3 Click Next The Add Printer Wizard asks you to select your printer TECHNICAL NOTE If your printer is Plug and Play the Windows XP operating system recognizes it automatically You can ignore the remainder of this section See your printer manual 4 Ifthe printer you are setting up Is not connected to a network select Local printer attached to this computer Is connected to a network select Network printer or a printer attached to another computer 5 Click Next The Add Printer Wizard looks for a Plug and Play printer If it does not locate one click Next The Add Printer Wizard prompts you for the printer port Expansion Options 1 33 Connecting a local printer 6 8 Select the port settings according to the instructions in your printer s documentation and the port to which your printer is connected then click Next The wizard prompts you to select your printer From the list of manufacturers and printers select your printer then click Next The Add Printer Wizard prompts you to enter a friendly printer nam
180. t sunlight or bright indoor lighting does not reflect off the screen Use tinted windows or shades to reduce glare Avoid placing your computer in front of a bright light that shines directly into your eyes If possible use soft indirect lighting in your computer work area A CAUTION Your LCD display has a brightness approaching that of a TV device We recommend that you adjust the brightness of your LCD to a comfortable level to prevent possible strain on your eyes Getting Started A5 Selecting a place to work Arms and wrists Avoid bending arching or twisting your wrists Keep them in a relaxed neutral position while typing Exercise your hands wrists and arms to improve circulation Work habits The key to avoiding discomfort or injury from strain is to vary your activities If possible schedule a variety of tasks into your working day Finding ways to break up the routine can reduce stress and improve your efficiency Take frequent short breaks to change position stretch your muscles and relieve your eyes A break of two or three minutes every half hour is more effective than a long break after several hours Avoid performing repetitive activities for long periods Intersperse such activities with other tasks Focusing your eyes on your computer screen for long periods can cause eyestrain Look away from the computer frequently and focus your eyes on a distant object for at least
181. t then click All Programs 2 Point to Toshiba Assist then click the resulting Toshiba Assist selection The Toshiba Assist window appears 3 On the left side select Security 1 192 Toshiba Utilities Using a supervisor password Sample Toshiba Assist Security window 4 5 6 7 8 9 Select the Supervisor Password icon Click Set Type your password in the Input box Retype your password in the Input again box Click Set Click OK Toshiba Utilities 1 13 Using the TOSHIBA Zooming Utility Deleting a supervisor password To cancel the power on password function 1 Click Start then click All Programs 2 Point to Toshiba Assist then click the resulting Toshiba Assist selection The Toshiba Assist window appears On the left side select Security Select the Supervisor Password icon Select Verify by Password Select the Supervisor Password tab Type the correct password Click Verify Click Delete 10 Select Verify by Password O Nl AHA a HS Ww 11 Type the correct password 12 Click Verify Using the 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 1 4 Toshiba Utilities Using the TOSHIBA Touch and Launch uti
182. t a guaranteed rate This makes it ideal for devices that transfer high levels of data in real time such as video devices Using your computer at the office _ a3 By connecting an external monitor external full size keyboard and a mouse you can work with your notebook as if it were a standard office computer An external monitor or projector connects to the RGB monitor port Any USB device can connect to the USB ports Using a computer lock For your own peace of mind you may want to secure your computer to a heavy object such as your desk The easiest way to do this is to purchase an optional PORT Noteworthy Computer Lock Cable l J Sample PORT Noteworthy Computer Lock Cable To secure the computer 1 Loop the cable through or around some part of a heavy object Make sure there is no way for a potential thief to slip the cable off the object 1 00 Learning the Basics Caring for your computer Pass the locking end through the loop W 3 _ Insert the cable s locking end into the security lock slot on the back of the computer then give the key a quarter turn and remove it The computer is now securely locked Sample locking the computer Caring for your computer This section gives tips on cleaning and moving your computer For information about taking care of your computer s battery see Running the computer on battery power on page 112 Cleaning the computer CAUTI
183. tailed 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 Using ConfigFree with your Toshiba Computer 223 ConfigFree Utilities tf a WD Wireless Network Connection X One or more wireless networks are available To see a list of available networks dick here BY ORK 1 BOB LAO usm Sample viewing Wi Fi devices The following screen shows an example of Bluetooth devices that are detected As with the Wi Fi screen moving the mouse pointer over a device icon displays information about the device Sample viewing Bluetooth devices You can connect to devices shown on the Bluetooth map Click the icon of a Bluetooth device 29 4 Using ConfigFree with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities 2 Click your own computer at the center of the map 3 Configured devices are automatically connected Devices not yet configured launch the Add New Connection Wizard where you can configure and connect to the device Profile Settings The Profile Settings utility lets you save network settings in profiles ConfigFree profiles are useful for easily switching network settings and devices You can switch network settings simply by selecting the profile with the desired settings If you visit a client com
184. ter returns to the screen you were previously using 1 08 Learning the Basics Powering down the computer Using Standby The Standby command puts the computer into a power saving mode Standby holds the current mode of the computer in memory so that when you restart the computer you can continue working from where you left off Factors to consider when choosing Standby While in Standby mode the computer uses some battery power A fully charged main battery will last up to eight hours in Standby mode Restarting from Standby uses less time and battery power than restarting from Turn off computer or Hibernation When starting up again the computer returns to the mode in which you left it including all open programs and files you were using NOTE If you power down using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully your information will be lost Be sure to save your work first To power down the computer using the Standby command click Start Turn off computer and select Stand By Turn off computer A a a i a ii D SN REE Stand By Turn OFF Restart Cancel Sample Turn off computer Windows dialog box NOTE Learning the Basics 1 00 Powering down the computer If you hold down the Shift key Stand By becomes Hibernate in the Turn off computer dialog box To enter hibernation mode you must hold down the Shift key while you select Hibernate The computer sav
185. ter system 2 How parts of the system are set up that is configured 236 om 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 are using and what you are doing D default The setting selected by a program when the user does not specify an alternative setting device A component attached to the computer Devices may be external outside the computer s case or internal inside the computer s case Printers disk drives and modems are examples of devices device driver A program called a driver that permits a computer to communicate with a device dialog box An on screen window displayed by the operating system or a program giving a direction or requesting input from the user direct current DC The type of power usually supplied by batteries DC flows in one direction Compare alternating current AC direct memory access DMA A d
186. ters using these cards Please contact TOSHIBA PC product support on Web site http www toshiba europe com computers tnt bluetooth ntm in Europe or htto www pcsupport global toshiba com in the United States for more information When you use Bluetooth cards from TOSHIBA close to 2 4 GHz Wireless LAN devices Bluetooth transmissions might slow down or cause errors If you detect certain interference while you use Bluetooth cards from TOSHIBA always change the frequency move your PC to the area outside of the interference range of 2 4 GHz Wireless LAN devices 40 meters 43 74 yards or more or stop transmitting from your PC Please contact TOSHIBA PC product support on Web site http www toshiba europe com computers tnt bluetooth htm in Europe or http www pcsupport global toshiba com in the United States for more information Bluetooth and Wireless LAN devices operate within the same radio frequency range and may interfere with one another If you use Bluetooth and Wireless LAN devices simultaneously you may occasionally experience a less than optimal network performance or even lose your network connection If you should experience any such problem immediately turn off either one of your Bluetooth or Wireless LAN Please contact Toshiba PC product support on Web site http www toshiba europe com computers tnt bluetooth htm in Europe or http www pcsupport global toshiba com in the United States for more information
187. th the above conditions may not prevent degradation of service in some situations Repairs to certified equipment should be coordinated by a representative designated by the supplier Any repairs or alterations made by the user to this equipment or equipment malfunctions may give the telecommunications company cause to request the user to disconnect the equipment Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground connections of the power utility telephone lines and internal metallic water pipe system if present are connected together This precaution may be particularly important in rural areas Caution Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves but should contact the appropriate electric inspection authority or electrician as appropriate 2 The user manual of analog equipment must contain the equipment s Ringer Equivalence Number REN and an explanation notice similar to the following The Ringer Equivalence Number REN of this device can be found on the label affixed to your computer N NOTICE The Ringer Equivalence Number REN assigned to each terminal device provides an indication of the maximum number of terminals allowed to be connected to a telephone interface The termination on an interface may consist of any combination of devices subject only to the requirement that the sum of the Ringer Equivalence Numbers of all the devices does not exceed 5 3 The standard connect
188. that comes with the card to see if you need to do anything before you insert it To insert a PC Card 1 Turn off the computer You may also hot swap a PC Card Stop the PC Card by clicking the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the System tray After the PC Card is stopped it is safe to remove 2 Locate the PC Card slot on the left side of the computer 3 Insert the PC Card Sample inserting a PC Card 1 5 Enhancing Productivity Using PC Cards 4 When the card is almost all the way into the slot push firmly but gently to ensure a firm connection with the computer Do not force the card into position Removing a PC Card Stop the PC Card by clicking the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the System tray After the PC Card is stopped it 1s safe to remove 1 Locate the PC Card ejection button 2 Press the PC Card eject button once to extend it and push it in to remove the PC Card The PC Card ejects slightly from the slot 3 Grasp the edges of the PC Card and slide it out of the slot Sample removing a PC Card Enhancing Productivity 1 53 Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot Setting up a PC Card for your computer Some PC Cards are ready to use as soon as you install them Others such as hard disk cards network cards and SCSI adapters may need to be set up to work with your computer To set up your PC Card refer to the documentation that came with the card or refer to your operating system manual or on
189. the disc tray label side up Sample positioning the disc in the drive Learning the Basics Using the DVD ROM or multi function drive N 7 Gently press the disc onto the center spindle until you feel it click into place CAUTION Handle DVDs and CDs carefully making contact only with the center hole and edge Do not touch the surface of the disc Do not stack discs If you incorrectly handle the discs you could lose data 8 Make sure the disc is completely on the spindle and is lying flat on the tray CAUTION f you insert the disc incorrectly it may jam the drive If this happens contact Toshiba support for assistance 9 Push the disc tray in by pressing gently on the center of the tray until it clicks into place You are ready to use the disc Removing a disc with the computer on To remove a compact disc CD or DVD with the computer turned on 1 Press the eject button on the drive CAUTION DO not press the eject button while the in use indicator light is glowing Doing so could damage the disc or the drive Also if the disc is still Spinning when you open the disc tray wait for it to stop spinning before you remove it 2 Pull the tray until it is fully open remove the disc and place it in its protective cover 3 Gently push the tray in to close it 08 Learning the Basics Using the DVD ROM or multi function drive Removing a disc with the computer off 1 Insert a
190. thing Goes Wrong uu eee 180 Problems that are easy to fix woe eens 180 Problems when you turn on the computer 182 The Windows operating system is not working 184 Using Startup options to fix problems 184 Internet problems ccce 185 The Windows XP operating system can help you ee 186 Resolving a hardware conflict 187 A plan of action onenen 187 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own 187 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 189 Memory problems ccce 191 Power and the batteries eee sees 191 Keyboard problems cee cceeeeeeeseeeeeeen 193 3 4 Contents Display problems ocne 193 Disk drive problems nencen 196 DVD ROM or multi function drive problems 198 Sound system problems e 199 PC Card problemS ceecee 199 Printer PrODIEMS ccnn 202 Modem probl emMS nenn 203 Develop good computing habits 204 If you need further assistance 205 Before you contact Toshiba ou eee 205 Contacting Toshiba uu cee ee ese een 206 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites oe 207 Toshiba s worldwide offices 207 Appendix A Hot KeyS cccccccccccsscscscscsssssseneeesecseeeees 209 Volume Mute eeen 209 Instant password security eenen 210 Power usage profile ccce 210 Stand By mode l 211 Hibernation mode woo cece cseeeescessseeeeeeeeeeseees 212 Display modes en 213 Display brightness cen 214 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad ces 214 Zooming applications in out c
191. tion 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 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 Launch You can set clear the Disable TOSHIBA Touch and Launch check box in the TOSHIBA Touch and Launch Settings window to disable enable the TOSHIBA Touch and Launch feature You can also disable enable TOSHIBA Touch and Launch via the TOSHIBA Touch and Launch icon on the system tray TOSHIBA Application Installer The TOSHIBA Application Installer allows you to reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with your computer To reinstall drivers and applications feed 1 Double click the Toshiba Application Installer icon on the Windows desktop 2 Click Next Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Application Installer TOSHIBA Application Installer TECRA A2 TOSHIBA Application Installer gives you a TO amp id i BA way to install drivers and applications onto your system About m Install type Install applications and drivers Allows you to select an application or a driver to install You may want to use this function to install an application or a driver that has been uninstalled reinstall s
192. tion with the ISP s computer If you are using your computer at the office then you probably connect to the Internet through your company s network See your network administrator about connecting to the Internet Surfing the Internet Once connected to the Internet the Web browser displays a home page for example your ISP s home page on the Internet or your company s Web site home page To visit a desired Web site type in the Web address The Web address or Uniform Resource Locator URL is a unique identifier for that computer system linked to the Internet Web addresses can also appear within a Web page s text and are known as links Clicking a link automatically transfers your Web browser to that site 1 4 4 Enhancing Productivity An overview of using the Internet You can also use a Search Engine a Web site specifically designed to help you look for information Internet features The Internet offers many types of communication tools to help you perform many tasks Internet email To send and receive email of your own you need a mailbox on the Web or an email address If you have an account with an ISP you can probably set up an email address at the same time you sign up for the service Internet chat rooms A chat room is a Web site that offers a place where people with similar interests and ideas communicate in real time one on one or in groups by typing messages which are instantly
193. tire product Series Your selected model may not have all the features and specifications corresponding to all of the icons or switches shown on the notebook chassis unless you have selected all those features Below are examples of some of the many possible icons that may come on your computer sz Sample system icons This information applies to all the features and icons described in this guide Turning on the power To turn on the computer 1 Make sure any external devices such as the AC adapter if you plan to use AC power rather than battery power are properly connected and ready 2 Check to ensure that all drives are empty 56 Getting Started Adding memory 3 Press and hold the power button in until the on off light on the system indicator panel glows green about one second ER et el PLE Preeti Sample turning on the power The preinstalled operating system will load automatically AUTION When you turn on the computer for the first time do not turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely Adding memory HINT To purchase additional memory modules see the accessories Information packaged with your system or visit accessories toshiba com Your Tecra A3 Series 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 softwar
194. traight out Sample removing memory media Enhancing Productivity 1 55 Connecting your modem to a telephone line Connecting your modem to a telephone line Your computer comes with a built in modem that can be connected to a standard voice grade telephone line The modem allows you to Access the Internet Communicate with your office s local area network LAN or larger corporate wide area network WAN For specific information about connecting to a LAN or WAN consult your network administrator Send a fax directly from your computer For more detailed information regarding your computer s modem visit Toshiba s Web site at accessories toshiba com Connecting to a phone line Before you can communicate using the modem you need to connect it to a telephone line Your computer s built in modem port provides an RJ 11 jack allowing you to connect the modem to a standard voice grade telephone line 1 Plug one end of a telephone cable purchased separately into the modem port on the back of the computer Sample connecting the telephone cable to the modem port 2 Connect the other end to the RJ 11 wall jack 1 56 Enhancing Productivity Connecting your modem to a telephone line Sample connecting to a wall jack CAUTION he modem is designed for use with a standard analog telephone line Do not connect the modem to a digital telephone line A digital line will damage the modem O a
195. tton before shutting down the Windows operating system could cause you to lose your work Make sure the system indicator panel s disk light and the drive in use light are off If you turn off the power while a disk is being accessed you may lose data or damage the disk and or drive When you power down the computer you have three options to choose from Turn Off Computer Standby and Hibernation TECHNICAL NOTE Before using any of these options to power down your computer save your files and make sure the disk activity lights are off Z If you change your mind and decide to continue working after all wait a few seconds before turning the computer on again Using Turn Off Computer or Shut Down For the Windows XP Home operating system follow these steps to shut down the computer 1 Click Start select Turn off computer The Turn off computer dialog box appears Turn off computer u i T x zE a rt Stand By Turn OFF Restart Cancel Sample Turn off computer Windows dialog box 104 Learning the Basics Powering down the computer 2 Click Turn Off The computer shuts down completely For the Windows XP Professional operating system follow these steps to shut down the computer 1 Click the Start button then Shut down The Shut Down Windows dialog box appears 2 Select Shut down from the drop down list 3 Click OK The computer shuts down completely NOTE Holding the Shift key whil
196. tup during its shutdown procedure If you do not let the Windows XP operating system shut down normally details such as new icon positions may be lost 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 SATA A EEE EEE ETE EY Te KE GR 6 GA e NEE NN E R E E R E t A CCTTE A A TIT TTTYT Eee A Ea ies E can icma ETA Sample keyboard aa 14 Character keys Typing with the character keys is very much like typing on a typewriter except that The space bar creates a space character instead of just passing over an area of the page The lowercase letter el and the number 1 are not interchangeable The uppercase letter O and the number 0 are not interchangeable Q 4 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
197. uch and Launch utility Settings The Settings function allows you to define the functions features you can access in TOSHIBA Touch and Launch Disable Enable Help About 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 Corner Assignment You can assign tables for each comer on Touch Pad Top Left Top Right E B hy Computer El Switch Window w My Documents ue Favorites fmm Programs Bottom Left Bottom Right Ly My Recent Documents Touch Pad settings 3 Option 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 1 18 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Application Installer 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 sec
198. uency electromagnetic energy The level of energy emitted by Wireless LAN devices however is far much less than the electromagnetic energy emitted by wireless devices like for example mobile phones Because Wireless LAN products operate within the guidelines found in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations TOSHIBA believes Wireless LAN is safe for use by consumers These standards and recommendations reflect the consensus of the scientific community and result from deliberations of panels and committees of scientists who continually review and interpret the extensive research literature In some situations or environments the use of Wireless LAN may be restricted by the proprietor of the building or responsible representatives of the organization These situations may for example include s Using the Wireless LAN equipment on board airplanes or In any other environment where the risk of interference to other devices or services 1s perceived or identified as harmful If you are uncertain of the policy that applies on the use of wireless devices in a specific organization or environment e g airports you are encouraged to ask for authorization to use the Wireless LAN device prior to turning on the equipment Regulatory Information The TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card must be installed and used in strict accordance with the manufacturer s instructions as described in the user documentation that comes with the pro
199. urn 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 Modem problems This section lists common modem problems The modem will not receive or transmit properly Make sure the cable from the modem to the telephone line is firmly connected to the computer s modem port and the telephone line jack Check the port settings to make sure the hardware and software are referring to the same COM port Check the communications parameters baud rate parity data length and stop bits specified in the communications program It should be set up to transmit at 300 1200 2400 4800 9600 14400 28800 33600 bps bits per second or 20 4 lf Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits higher Refer to the program s documentation and the modem manual for information on how to change these settings
200. ust 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 Caution Radio Frequency Interference Requirements This device is restricted to indoor use due to its operation in the 5 15 G
201. ve safety instructions NYNA 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 could damage the drive You would also be exposed to laser light or other safety hazard resulting in serious injury Always contact an authorized Toshiba service provider if any repair or adjustment is required Location of the required label Sample shown below Location of the label and manufacturing information may vary Product is certified by the manufacturer to comply with DHHS rules 21 CFR sub chaper J applicable at the date of manufacture MANUFACTURED Toshiba Corporation 1 1 Shibaura 1 Chome Minato Ku Tokyo 105 0061 Japan CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LASER KLASSE 1 NYNA This appliance contains a laser system and is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LASSER KLASSE 1 PRODUCT To use this model properly read the user s 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 hazard resulting in serious injury Always contact an authorized Toshiba service provider
202. ver 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 nternet index Numerics 101 key keyboard 84 A AC adapter 50 AC power cord cable connectors 216 accessories carrying cases 101 memory 56 Add Printer Wizard 131 adding memory 56 Alt keys 84 arm wrist strain 45 assign keys Fn esse 160 audio wav files 148 audio features 145 Auto Run 146 backing up files 82 battery caring for 122 changing 119 charge does not last 192 charging 53 114 charging before use 48 conserving power 125 disposal 124 not charging 192 power usage hot key 126 power usage mode 210 removing 120 unlocking 120 battery alarms 118 battery power displaying remaining 116 monitoring 116 Bridge Media Adapter Slot 153 button power 56 63 start 136 creating 147 246 247 playing an audio 145 playing using Auto Run 146 CDs problem solving 199 channels DMA 188 IRQ 188 character keys 83 charging main battery 114 charging the battery 53 checking device properties 190 click 73 communications network connection 139 setting up 102 system resources 188 compact disc positioning 96 compact discs handling 97 inserting 95 problem solving 199 removing 97 98 computer customizing 163 non system disk or disk error message 183 not accessing disk drives 183 precautions 46 setting up 57 turning off 75 warning resume message 183 computer p
203. viewed by others on their computer screens Internet news groups A news group is similar to a chat room but instead of using a dedicated site to converse about a specialized subject with others in real time 1t uses a Web site as a clearinghouse where all the messages are placed like a gigantic bulletin board Online shopping Many Web sites offer products and services for sale Enhancing Productivity 1 A5 Exploring audio features Uploading and downloading files from the Internet Transferring files from one computer to another is termed uploading transferring data from your computer to a site on the Web or downloading transferring data from a site on the Web to your computer There are several ways to upload or download data It can be as simple as attaching a file or document to an email or you can use the File Transfer Protocol FTP features of your Web browser to transfer large amounts of data Exploring audio features You can use your computer to record sounds using an external microphone You can play wav sound files or audio CDs using the built in speakers headphones or external speakers Playing an audio CD Insert an audio CD and close the disc tray If the computer is turned on Windows Media Player opens and the CD begins to play You can use the Windows Media Player program to control the CD To access the Windows Media Player you can open it through the Start menu or activate it fr
204. want to create Enter any optional comments if desired Click Change Icon and select an icon for this profile Under Captured Items select the items you want to capture for this profile If connecting with a wireless network select the desired Auto Switch Settings These options are unavailable if wireless devices have been disabled Under Execute this program after switching click the Browse button and select the program file or Web site URL that is to start after switching to this profile For example to have Internet Explorer start in Windows XP after switching profiles type C Program Files Internet Explorer IEXPLORE EXE Click OK 226 Using ConfigFree with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities Cancel Sample Add Profile screen NOTE The online help provides real world examples of setting up profiles for different networking environments After you set up one or more profiles you can check their settings and fine tune them as necessary Profiles can also be imported and exported This feature is useful when transferring profile settings to other computers For more information about modifying importing and exporting profiles refer to the online help Quick Connect The Quick Connect feature switches the Wireless LAN connection to connect to a Toshiba Wireless Projector Once the projector utility is installed launching the Quick Connect utility automatically opens the Wireless Data Projecto
205. wer 1 Open the Start menu click Control Panel then Performance and Maintenance if 2 Click the Toshiba Power Saver icon The Toshiba Power Saver Properties dialog box appears Mobile Computing 1 1 Monitoring battery power TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties a gt Current power source 4C power Battery remaining Standby Life Time Life under Hibernation Time 27 days Setup for Effective Use Screen brightness Xk l D Level CPU control method fal O uto Hold CPU process speed Cooling Method Setup for Effective Not in Use Monitor Power OFF Long Life HDD Power OFF SS Copy of Full Power System standby go System hibernation O IE Delete lt Long Life Create New Profile Sample Toshiba Power Saver Properties Dialog Box The remaining battery charge is indicated on the top left side of the dialog box With repeated discharges and recharges the battery s capacity gradually decreases A frequently used older battery will not power the computer for as long as a new battery even when both are fully charged HINT 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 The computer drains battery power more quickly at low temperatures Check your remaining charge frequently if you are working in temperatu
206. 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 209 You can assign any key that is not associated with a hot key or a keyboard overlay Starting Fn esse Click Start point to All Programs Toshiba Utilities then click Fn esse The Fn esse keyboard appears amp Fn esse assignments Options Help JT 2 3 4 5 6 Q W E R T AJS F G H TIIT Sample Fn esse window Toshiba Utilities 1 DO Fn esse The keys are color coded as follows Available keys are dark gray with white letters Assigned keys and keys associated with a popup list are shown on the Fn esse keyboard in the selected color Unavailable keys are light gray There are two ways to assign a key to open a program or document Using drag and drop Using the keyboard or pointing device The method most often used is drag and drop Using drag and drop to assign a key To assign a key to a program or document 1 Start both Fn esse and Windows Explorer or the program supporting drag and drop 2 Resize the Explorer window so that you can see both the Fn esse keyboard and Explorer at the same time 3 In the Explorer window highlight the program or document file you wish to assign to a key 4 Click and hold the primary button as you drag the highlighted item from Explorer to the key on the Fn esse keyboard to
207. which you want to assign 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 1 60 Toshiba Utilities Fn esse The program or document is now associated with the key you just selected To open the program or document press Fn plus the appropriate key from within any Windows program Using the keyboard or pointing device to assign keys To assign a key to open a program or document start Fn esse and either Using the keyboard press and hold the Fn key then press the desired assignment key Using the pointing device move the cursor over the desired key in the Fn esse window and press the secondary button The Assignment Type dialog box appears Assignment Type Direct Assign an Fone to launch an application directly Popup Assign an Faikev to popup a list that is used to launch an application Clear Clear the current Foke assignment Help iw Contin all changes to key assignments Sample Fn esse assignment type dialog box Making a direct key assignment 1 Select Direct to display the Add Edit Command dialog box 2 Enter the Description Command Line and Working Directory for the new Fn esse key assignment or click Browse to specify this information 3 Click OK Tosh
208. wireless mode for the wireless setting is set for 5 GHz 802 1 1a Quick Connect changes this mode to 2 4 GHz 802 11b and then connects to the projector The wireless LAN configuration returns to the settings that were last used before the Quick Connect function was started gt 9 gt 9 gt 9 gt 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 Using ConfigFree with your Toshiba Computer 229 Using the Automatic Switch Using the Automatic Switch The Automatic Switch feature allows the computer to automatically switch profiles the next time it is powered on This feature is particularly useful if you want your computer to automatically switch from the network configuration you use in your office to the one you use at home The Auto Switch feature contains options for automatically switching between wired and wireless devices With these options the computer automatically switches to a wireless LAN network when the cable of the wired LAN network is removed from the computer When the cable is reconnected the connection to the wired LAN is re established To use the Automatic Switch feature Right click the icon in the system tray Cli
209. xpansion Options 1 37 Connecting a local printer See your printer documentation for additional configuration steps or see Setting up your printer below Setting up your printer Setting up a printer involves selecting a printer driver This special program acts as a translator that turns your document into a form the printer can understand If you are using any non Windows programs set up a printer driver for each of those programs Refer to your program s documentation for more information r TECHNICAL NOTE If you have the manufacturer s disk that came with your printer you can use it to install the printer on Y your computer The manufacturers disk may include additional drivers and fonts To set up a printer with the Add Printer Wizard 1 Click Start and click Printers and Faxes The operating system opens a Printers and Faxes window File Edit View Favorites Tools Help Q sex QJ S Ka Search WE Folders E Add a printer Sp Set up faxing See Also 2 Troubleshoot printing Set help with printing Sample Printers and Faxes window 1 3 Expansion Options Connecting a local printer 2 Click Add Printer The Add Printer Wizard appears Add Printer Wizard Welcome to the Add Printer Wizard This wizard helps you install a printer or make printer connections If you have a Plug and Play printer that connects dD through a USB port or any other hot pluggable por
210. y 78 volume mute hot key 209 W warranty limited warranty 40 Web sites 206 Support Online 186 Web sites Toshiba 207 Wi Fi wireless networking 139 Wi Fi Mini PCI modules 129 Windows Explorer 88 Windows Media Player 145 Windows Millennium Edition Help 187 Windows Start menu 87 Windows XP Help 186 Help and Support 186 problem solving 184 Windows XP Professional desktop 134 Windows XP Professional taskbar 137 wireless interoperability 7 wireless networking 139 Wizards Dial Up Networking Wizard 139 work habits 45 X xD Picture Card 153
211. ypically located on the keyboard Their function is determined by the operating system and or individual programs gigabyte GB A unit of data equal to 1 073 741 824 bytes 1024 x 1024 x 1024 bytes See also byte ground A conductor to which all components of an electric circuit are connected It has a potential of zero 0 volts is connected to the earth and is the point of reference for voltages in the circuit hard disk A storage device composed of a rigid platter or platters that can be magnetically coded with data Hard disks hold much more information than diskettes and are used for long term storage of programs and data The primary or only hard disk in a computer 1s usually fixed but some computers have secondary hard disks that are removable By default the hard disk 1s referred to as drive C hardware The physical components of a computer system Compare software Hibernation A feature of many Toshiba notebook computers that saves to the hard disk the current state of your work including all open files and programs when you turn the computer off When you turn on the computer again your work is returned to the same state it was when the computer was turned off See also Standby Suspend high density diskette A 3 5 inch diskette that holds 1 44 MB of data See also diskette hot key 1 A feature in which certain keys in combination with the Fn key can set system options or control system

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