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Toshiba U105 Laptop User Manual

1. CAUTION Donotremove media while data is being written or read Even when the Windows message copying disappears writing to the media might still be in progress and your data could be destroyed Wait for the indicator light to go out 1 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 ejection switch Exploring Your Computer s Features 1 3 Using a Secure Digital SD card 3 Slide the PC Card eject switch to pop the PC card out on the left side of your computer The PC Card ejects from the slot 4 Grasp the edges of the PC Card and slide it out of the slot Sample removing a PC Card Setting up a PC Card for your computer Some PC Cards are ready to use as soon as you install them Others such as hard disk cards network cards and SCSI adapters may need to be set up to work with your computer To set up your PC Card refer to the documentation that came with the card or refer to your operating system manual or online help Using a Secure Digital SD card Your computer supports the use of an SD media card Inserting an SD card Important Do not use the Copy Disk function for SD cards In order to copy data from one SD card to another use the following procedure 1 Format the target SD card in the same format as the source SD card 2 Insert the source SD card 1 3 8 Exploring You
2. HINT Holding the Fn key and pressing the F5 key several times will advance you through the display options If you are using an external monitor Check that the monitor is turned on Check that the monitor s power cord cable is firmly plugged into a working power outlet Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is firmly attached 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 200 lf Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict The screen does not look right You can change the display settings by clicking a blank area of the desktop with the secondary control button then clicking Properties This opens the Display Properties dialog box The Appearance tab of this dialog box allows you to choose the colors for the screen The Settings tab allows you to choose the screen resolution The built in screen flickers Some flickering is a normal result of the way the screen produces colors To reduce the amount of flickering try using fewer colors To change the number of colors displayed 1 Point at the desktop and click with the secondary button 2 Click Properties and then the Settings tab 3 Change the Colors option and click OK For more information see Windows Help A message tells you that there is a problem with your disp
3. Sample Authentication Settings in Friendly Name screen Automatically click the OK or Submit button for this password protected site once the user is authenticated This is the default setting and the most secure option If this is selected each time you navigate to this site OmniPass asks you to authenticate yourself using either the master password or your fingerprint Once you are successfully authenticated OmniPass will automatically login to the site 1 16 Toshiba Utilities Fingerprint recognition utility Automatically enter this password protected site when it is activated Do not prompt for authentication This option is less secure than the previous one If this is selected each time you navigate to this site OmniPass logs you into the site without prompting for authentication NOTE This setting makes accessing a site convenient whenever you go to the site you bypass all authentication procedures and gain instant access to the site However while you are logged into OmniPass anyone using your computer authorized use or not can gain instant access to all of your password protected sites Be careful not to leave your system unattended or unlocked if you choose this setting No settings checked in this window If you leave both boxes unchecked in Settings for this Password Site OmniPass will prompt for your master password or fingerprint Once you are authenticated your credentials will be filled in
4. Getting Started 53 Adding memory CAUTION DO Nottry 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 lf the computer hangs up when you turn it on perform the following Push the power button to off 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 a ammm Jol Zee Sample removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and screw D 4 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities for the U100 model only 5 Turn the computer over and restart it G TECHNICAL NOTE You must have at least one memory y a 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 Click Start Control Panel Performance and Maintenance and then System The General tab view automatically appears and shows total memory If the computer does not recog
5. The Audio and Taskbar Settings screen appears Select the type of audio prompts and taskbar tips that you want OmniPass to use and click Next NOTE Until you are familiar with OmniPass it is recommended to accept the default settings shown in the sample Audio and Taskbar Settings screen Toshiba Utilities 1 11 Fingerprint recognition utility 4 OmniPass Sample Audio and Taskbar Settings screen 10 The Congratulations screen appears indicating successful completion of enrollment Click Done to exit OmniPass Sample Congratulations screen 11 OmniPass asks if you would like to log on the new user Click Yes to continue 1 12 Toshiba Utilities Fingerprint recognition utility OmniPass Log on New User Q mniPass has successtully created the new user Would L E you like OmniPass ta log on the new user Once logged on passwords can be remembered for the new user Sample Log on New User screen Replacing your passwords OmniPass Authentication Toolbar When OmniPass is enabled the Authentication Toolbar appears at each login for the functions that you selected in the Set Authentication Rules screen NOTE For example if you selected Windows and OmniPass Logon the Authentication Toolbar appears during Windows or OmniPass login when you unlock your computer resume from Standby or Hibernate mode etc If you selected Application and Web site Password Replacement the Authentication
6. Using Turn Off Computer or Shut Down 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 Select Shut down from the drop down list Click OK The computer shuts down completely NOTE Shutti Holding the Shift key while the Turn Off computer Windows dialog box is open changes the Stand By button to hibernate For more information about setting up hibernation refer to Using Hibernation on page 99 ng down more quickly You can shut down the computer by pushing the power button To use Power this feature you first need to turn it on in Toshiba s Saver utility 1 Click Start Control Panel Performance and Maintenance and then Toshiba Power Saver 2 Click the Setup Action tab 98 Learning the Basics Powering down the computer 3 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 push the power button 4 Click Apply 5 Click OK Sa SEARS OL When pees the posa authors Shea dwm 1afhen chisa Pa kd Fan Sandby Prompt for permend ehen meuning kein Starboy e Hitemalicn GPE Erable Disable Euan A Sp Albii a r g i EF Low battery asm FF Catical battery asm le Ls Alan bevel Bi Mobic ston meth ER Menage Suction ier slym
7. manufacture MANUFACTURED Toshiba Corporation 1 1 Shibaura 1 Chome Minato Ku Tokyo 105 0061 Japan LASER KLASSE 1 fen 1 LASER PRODUCT Wy V fea B This appliance contains a laser system and is classified as a CLASS 1 CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LASSERKLASSE 1 LASER 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 if any repair or adjustment is required 19 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 2005 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 Expor
8. Most PC Card problems occur during installation and setup of new cards If you are having trouble getting one or more of 206 lf Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict these devices to work together several sections in this chapter may apply Resource conflicts can cause problems when using PC Cards See Resolving a hardware conflict on page 191 Card Information Structure When you insert a PC Card into a slot the computer attempts to determine the type of card and the resources it requires by reading its Card Information Structure CIS Sometimes the CIS contains enough information for you to use the card immediately Other cards must be set up before you can use them Use the Windows XP PC Card PCMCIA Wizard to set up the card Refer to your Microsoft documentation for more information or refer to the documentation that came with the PC Card Some card manufacturers use special software called enablers to support their cards Enablers result in nonstandard configurations that can cause problems when installing the PC Card If your system does not have built in drivers for your PC Card and the card did not come with an operating system driver it may not work under the operating system Contact the manufacturer of the PC Card for information about using the card under the operating system PC Card checklist Make sure the card is inserted properly into the slot Make sure all cables are se
9. Commit a phere Hare Cancel Sample expanded Add Profile screen NOTE The online help provides real world examples of setting up profiles for different networking environments After you set up one or more profiles you can check their settings and fine tune them as necessary Profiles can also be imported and exported This feature is useful when transferring profile settings to other computers For more information about modifying importing and exporting profiles refer to the online help ConfigFree SUMMIT The ConfigFree SUMMIT utility is a convenient way to share files with other users and to transfer files between your computers at home and at work This utility is faster and more dependable than sending the files via email Use this utility which handles files regardless of size to distribute presentations reports or music files to meeting attendees or to users at different locations Using ConfigFree with your Toshiba Computer 2 49 ConfigFree Utilities The SUMMIT utility uses the following types of connections Wireless LAN via Access Point Wireless LAN via Ad Hoc LAN same subnet Bluetooth PAN LAP Cross cable Ethernet or Gbit Ethernet To host a ConfigFree SUMMIT click the SUMMIT icon on the ConfigFree Launcher select the users that you want to attend the SUMMIT meeting and send them an invitation Select users Ces ae maimamen lt a Send invitations
10. Getting Started 6 libretto DVD Dock libretto DVD Dock NOTE The libretto DVD Dock ships with certain models only and is an optional feature that must be purchased separately for those models that do not come with it For information on accessories see accessories toshiba com The libretto DVD Dock allows you to play audio CDs or watch DVD movies on your computer For more information on using the DVD Dock and playing audio CDs see Using the libretto DVD Dock on page 91 Docking latch Docking latch Alignment Eject button Button lock switch Sample libretto DVD Dock Connecting the libretto DVD Dock To connect the libretto DVD Dock to your computer 1 Place the libretto DVD Dock on your work surface 68 Getting Started libretto DVD Dock 2 Place your computer on top of the libretto DVD Dock lining up the connecting port on the computer with the the alignment pin on the libretto DVD Dock Sample of connecting the computer to the libretto DVD Dock 3 Push the two docking latches into the locked position Removing the libretto DVD Dock To remove the libretto DVD Dock 1 Slide the Undock switch on the right side of the libretto DVD Dock 2 Release the libretto DVD Dock s latches at the back of the computer Getting Started 69 Using external display devices 3 Remove the computer from the libretto DVD Dock T A Sample of removing the co
11. NOTE SUMMIT can also be started from the ConfigFree Launcher 3 Select the appropriate users and invite them to the SUMMIT meeting As users join the SUMMIT their icons appear on the SUMMIT table 4 Use drag and drop to share documents with SUMMIT users To share a file with one user drag the file to the user s icon To share a file with all users drag the file to the center of the summit table There are other ways to send files to users To send files to all SUMMIT users 1 Right click on the file and select Send to SUMMIT Devices 2 Click Send To send files to a user without creating a SUMMIT meeting 1 Drag and drop the file to the Wireless radar icon on the ConfigFree Launcher 2 Right click on the file and choose a file recipient 3 Click Send An Access Point may not always be available To find out how to use Quick Connect to launch ConfigFree Summit see Direct Link Toshiba Device on page 255 Using ConfigFree with your Toshiba Computer 2 53 ConfigFree Utilities Quick Connect The Quick Connect feature includes two options Toshiba Wireless Projector Switches the Wireless LAN connection to connect to a Toshiba Wireless Projector gt Sd Direct Link Toshiba Device Launches ConfigFree SUMMIT Toshiba Wireless Projector The Quick Connect feature switches the Wireless LAN connection to connect to a Toshiba Wireless Projector Once the projector utility is installed laun
12. 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 Learning the Basics 85 Starting a program 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 To close the program click the Close button in the upper right corner of the program s window Starting a program from Windows Explorer If a program is not listed in the All Programs menu you 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 contents of each drive and folder on your computer To use this method you should know the file name and location of the program s executable file this file ends with exe This example opens WordPad using its file name wordpad exe 1 Click Start then point to All Progr
13. 188 Using Startup options to fix problems 189 Internet problems eccess 190 The Windows XP operating system can MEID VOU cerniere EEE 190 Resolving a hardware conflict 191 A plan of action ccce 191 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own 192 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 193 Memory problems ccccceesseeeseesseeeeeeens 195 Contents 27 Power and the batteries nccc 196 Keyboard problemMS sscccecscrreerens 198 Display problems ncccsscr 199 Disk drive problems ccce 201 DVD ROM or multi function drive problems 204 Sound system problems ecen 205 PC Card problemMS ene 205 Printer problems cccccecccesssssseeseesseeeeeeeeens 209 Modem problems ccccccccescesseeeseeseeeen 210 Wireless device problems ccceeeeeeeees 211 DVD operating problemMS sccccccceen 214 Develop good computing habits 217 Data and system configuration backup in Windows XP seiersen 218 If you need further assistance 224 Before you contact Toshiba neccs 224 Contacting Toshiba ceenn 225 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites icce 226 Toshiba s worldwide offices 226 Appendix A Hot K YS ccccscsssssscssssssssssssessssseseensceeeen 220 Volume Mute ccccccscunmuccmneteaseaassoecsutesoscomactasesunaseaat 220 Instant password security occse 229 Power usage profile nossscccscccccccrrrrerr 229 Standby Bice 10 6 eee teens eee anne eee oe 230 Hibernation mode
14. CRITICAL APPLICATION YOU AND NOT TOSHIBA ASSUME FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR SUCH USE FCC Notice Declaration of Conformity Information This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions it may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help NOTE Only Peripherals complying with the FCC Class B limits may be attached to this equipment Operation with noncompliant peripherals or peripherals not recommended by Toshiba is likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception Shi
15. Sample of inviting users to SUMMIT meeting When a user joins the SUMMIT their icon appears on the SUMMIT table 250 Using ConfigFree with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities Sample of users attending SUMMIT meeting user icons appear on SUMMIT table Files can be shared with one user or all users attending the meeting To share a file with one user drag and drop the file on the user s icon NOTE Only the SUMMIT Host the initiator can share files with multiple user s by this method SUMMIT user s can share a file with only one other user Sample of sharing a file with one user Using ConfigFree with your Toshiba Computer 2 D ConfigFree Utilities To share a file with all users drag the file to the center of the SUMMIT table where users can access it as desired NOTE If you are the Host of the summit and drag a file to the center of the SUMMIT table it will automatically be sent to all SUMMIT users who can then accept or decline the file as desired Sample of sharing a file with all users NOTE Participating users must be connected by LAN wireless LAN or Bluetooth PAN Firewall software may prevent ConfigFree SUMMIT from working Using ConfigFree SUMMIT To host a ConfigFree SUMMIT 1 Click the icon in the system tray 252 Using ConfigFree with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities 2 Click SUMMIT Other users appear on the SUMMIT main window
16. Setting up your software on page 39 before A adding external or internal components to your computer These components include but are not limited to a mouse keyboard printer memory and PC cards Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before you can use it Getting Started 39 Setting up your computer To use external power or to charge the battery you must attach the AC adapter See Connecting to a power source on page 42 To register your computer online or to sign up for an Internet account you must either connect the built in modem to a telephone line or establish a Local Area Network LAN connection See Connecting the modem to a telephone line on page 125 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 5 Select how your computer will connect to the internet and click Next The computer will pause for a moment while checking fo
17. cable near a heat source never run a power cable through a pinch point such as a door or window never use nails staples or similar objects to fasten or attach cord in place never attempt to disassemble or repair an AC adapter or a Battery Charger Doing any of the above may damage the cables and or result in a fire or electric shock possibly resulting in serious Injury AWARANING Never attempt to connect or remove the power plug from the outlet with wet hands Failure to follow this instruction could result in an electric shock possibly resulting in serious injury Getting Started A5 Charging the main battery 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 Flashing amber means the main battery charge is low and it is time to recharge the main battery or plug in the AC Adapter NOTE lf the AC power light flashes amber during charging the main battery is either malfunctioning or it is not receiving input from the AC power supply Disconnect the AC power cord cable and remove the main battery pack See Changing batteries on page 111 for information on replacing the battery Charging the main battery Your computer came with its battery already installed Before using the battery to power the computer you must charge the battery To charge the battery leave the computer plugged into an AC power sou
18. information in the USA Accessories information in the USA Canada Europe Japan Mexico and all of Latin America Toshiba s worldwide offices Australia Toshiba Australia Pty Limited 84 92 Talavera Road North Ryde NSW 2113 Sydney Australia France Toshiba Syst mes France S A 7 Rue Ampere B P 131 92800 Puteaux C dex France Canada Toshiba Canada Ltd 191 McNabb Street Markham Ontario L3R 8H2 Canada Germany Toshiba Europe GmbH LeibnizstraBe 2 D 93055 Regensburg Germany Italy Centro Direzionale Colleoni Palazzo Perseo Via Paracelso 10 20041 Agrate Brianza Milano Italy Latin America and Caribbean Toshiba America Information Systems 9740 Irvine Blvd Irvine California 92618 USA 800 457 7777 within the US 949 859 4273 outside of the US this call may incur long distance charges Spain Toshiba Information Systems Espa a S A Parque Empresarial San Fernando Edificio Europa la Planta Escalera A 28831 Madrid San Fernando de Henares Spain United States Toshiba America Information Systems Inc 9740 Irvine Boulevard Irvine California 92618 United States If Something Goes Wrong Toshiba s worldwide offices 22 Japan Toshiba Corporation PCO IO 1 1 Shibaura 1 Chome Minato Ku Tokyo 105 8001 Japan Mexico Toshiba de M xico S A de C V Sierra Candela No 111 6to Piso Col Lomas de Chapultepec CP 11000 Mexico DE United Kin
19. licensing Pour empecher que cet appareil cause du brouillage au service faisant l objet d une licence il doit etre utilize a l interieur et devrait etre place loin des fenetres afin de Fournier un ecram de blindage maximal Si le matriel ou son antenne d emission est installe a l exterieur il doit faire l objet d une licence Europe EU Declaration of Conformity 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 Valmistaja TOSHIBA Corp Digital Media Network Company vakuuttaa t ten ett Radio LAN device tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999 5 EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sit koskevien direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen Hierbij verklaart TOSHIBA Corp Digital Media Network Company dat het toestel Radio LAN device in overeenstemming is met de essenti le eisen en de andere relevante bepalingen van richtlijn 1999 5 EG Bij deze TOSHIBA Corp Digital Media Network Company dat deze Radio LAN device voldoet aan de essenti le eisen en aan de overige relevante bepalingen van Richtlijn
20. software are referring to the same COM port See Determining the COM port on page 124 Check the communications parameters baud rate parity data length and stop bits specified in the communications program It should be set up to transmit at 300 1200 2400 4800 9600 14400 28800 33600 bps bits per second or higher Refer to the program s documentation and the modem manual for information on how to change these settings The modem is on set up properly and still will not transmit or receive data Make sure the line has a dial tone Connect a telephone handset to the line to check this The other system may be busy or off line Try making a test transmission to someone else For more information regarding your system s V 92 modem visit the Toshiba web site at pcsupport toshiba com lf Something Goes Wrong 2 1 Resolving a hardware conflict Wireless device problems NOTE hS This section provides general troubleshooting tips for networking problems specifically wireless Wi Fi networking The terms and concepts used assume a basic understanding of networks and may be for more advanced users If you need assistance or if you are not familiar with the terminology please see Windows Help and Support or contact your computer technician If your computer is equipped with an internal Wi Fi adapter verify that the Wi Fi antenna switch is on the right most light on the system indicator pane
21. 1 Press Fn and F5 simultaneously 2 While holding down Fn press F5 repeatedly until the setting you want takes effect Briefly pause between pressing the F5 key to allow time for the display to change This hot key cycles through the settings in the following order Built in display only Built in display and external monitor simultaneously External monitor only Getting Started 11 Using an external keyboard 3 Release the Fn key TECHNICAL NOTE You can also change these settings using the Display Properties Box Z Set the option for the video controller by clicking Start Control Panel Appearance and Themes and then Display Choose the Settings tab click the Advanced button select Display Device select the applicable Monitor type and click Apply or OK 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 documentation for your video device for additional configuration information TECHNICAL NOTE To use one of the simultaneous modes you must set the resolution of the internal display panel to match the resolution of the external display device The external display device must support a resolution of 640 X 480 or higher 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
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23. 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 Gverensst amp mmelse med de v sentliga egenskapskrav och vriga relevanta best mmelser som framg r av direktiv 1999 5 EG Undertegnede TOSHIBA Corp Digital Media Network Company erkl rer herved at f lgende udstyr Radio LAN device overholder de v sentlige krav og vrige relevante krav 1 direktiv 1999 5 EF Hiermit erkl rt TOSHIBA Corp Digital Media Network Company dass sich dieser diese dieses Radio LAN device in bereinstimmung mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den anderen relevanten Vorschriften der Richtlinie 1999 5 EG befindet BMW1 Hiermit erkl rt TOSHIBA Corp Digital Media Network Company die bereinstimmung des Ger tes Radio LAN device mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den anderen relevanten Festlegungen der Richtlinie 1999 5 EG Wien WIE THH ILAPOV2A TOSHIBA Corp Digital wedia Network Company AHASENED OTI Radio LAH device IYMIMOPPRHNETAIL IPOE TIZ OYINAEZ ATLAITHEE2 EA
24. 7a Mo action Fium pagan a Dibia P Sample system power mode settings NOTE For more information about the Power Saver utility see Power Management on page 150 Starting again after Shut down To start the computer up again push 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 Learning the Basics QO 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 th
25. Button Controls CD DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer Hotkey Assignment for detailed information see Fn esse on page 141 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 1 4 8 Toshiba Utilities PC Diagnostic Tool PC Diagnostic Tool This utility can help diagnose problems with devices in your computer Refer to the online help documentation within the application for additional help To start the utility 1 Click Start All Programs Toshiba Utilities and then PC Diagnostics The system displays the PC Diagnostic Tool fem Rasut lige Mame UBRETTO W106 Pan Number PLUTO 12s Serial Humber SSG THAT AF O05 Veron Microsof Windows YP Professional 601 2000 Semice Pack 2 Bes Version Version 0 05 CPU inte PentiumeR M processor 1 20GHE Heman 10RA RAM Hard Disk Capacity t 031 577 800 Brie 56 040 6E Hard Disk Fres Space Capacty 53 385 073 483 Brie 49 719 GE vided Intel R APES SHES GAGE Graphics Controller wee 14 10 4277 Screen Raescuion 1280 ThE Pines Calor Quali True Gober 22 Bit Sound WAX Integrated Digital Audio wareS 1215240 Amen ARS00GG5 Wireless Mebo Adapler wer 3 1205 Mecddd 0011 FEED intel PROMO VE Network Conmedion ware 1822 Mac ddr 00 0E Teo So8D TOSHIBA Software Uedem vet 2 1 67 0 TOSHIBA ME S00GG4H None Hona Danca Manage View Saved Resula Sample PC Diagnostic Tool Basic Information tab Toshiba Utilities 1 49 Quick Launch Utility 2 Click the Diagnostic Tool tab ETTO
26. DATA NETWORK SYSTEMS OR REMOVABLE STORAGE MEDIA ARISING OUT OF OR RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY THEREOF Protection of Stored Data For your important data please make periodic back up copies of all the data stored on the hard disk or other storage devices as a precaution against possible failures alteration or loss of the data IF YOUR DATA IS ALTERED OR LOST DUE TO ANY TROUBLE FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION OF THE HARD DISK DRIVE OR OTHER STORAGE DEVICES AND THE DATA CANNOT BE RECOVERED TOSHIBA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGE OR LOSS OF DATA OR ANY OTHER DAMAGE RESULTING THEREFROM WHEN COPYING OR TRANSFERRING YOUR DATA PLEASE BE SURE TO CONFIRM WHETHER THE DATA HAS BEEN SUCCESSFULLY COPIED OR TRANSFERRED TOSHIBA DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY FOR THE FAILURE TO COPY OR TRANSFER THE DATA CORRECTLY Critical Applications The computer you have purchased is not designed for any critical applications Critical applications means life support systems medical applications connections to implanted medical devices commercial transportation nuclear facilities or systems or any other applications where product failure could lead to injury to persons or loss of life or catastrophic property damage ACCORDINGLY TOSHIBA ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS DISCLAIM ANY AND ALL LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF THE COMPUTER PRODUCTS IN ANY CRITICAL APPLICATIONS IF YOU USE THE COMPUTER PRODUCTS IN A
27. FCC Notice Declaration of Con formity Information 3 FCC requirements 4 file extensions 89 file names 88 files backing up 79 90 printing 90 restoring 91 saving 87 Fingerprint recognition utility 165 FN keys 81 Fn esse 141 assigning a key 141 starting 141 using drag and drop 142 using to assign keys 143 function keys 81 H hard disk drive recovery media U100 59 recovery partition U100 56 Hard Disk Recovery Utility U100 deleting 62 Hard Drive Recovery partition U100 56 Utilities U100 54 hardware conflicts 191 resolving 193 HDD Protection 158 headphones using 134 Help and Support 276 Windows XP 190 Hibernation enabling 150 Hibernation mode 99 configuring 99 starting again from 100 Hibernation mode hot key 230 hot key Display brightness 232 display modes 231 Hibernation mode 230 Instant password security 229 instant password security 229 keyboard overlays 232 power usage mode 118 229 Power usage profile 229 Standby mode 230 utility 152 volume mute 228 hot key utility 152 hot keys 228 icon 121 desktop 121 Internet Explorer 122 moving to desktop 121 recycle bin 122 safety 31 Industry Canada requirement 4 installation memory module 49 installing applications 63 drivers 63 memory modules 48 49 mouse 72 Instant Password security hot key 229 instant passwords using 155 Internet bookmarked site not found 190 connecting to 130 features 131 slow connection 190 surfing 131 up
28. HWSetup window The tabs represent various dialog boxes They are General Allows you to view current BIOS hard disk drive and memory settings gt Sd Password Allows you to set or reset a user password for the power on process and for instant security gt gt Sd Display Allows you to change various default settings for the built in LCD display 1 5 4 Toshiba Utilities Power Management CPU Allows you to enable or disable CPU frequency switching modes Dynamically Switchable This mode is the default setting for your computer and automatically changes the processing frequency and decreases voltage depending on the power source AC Power If your computer is connected to the AC adapter the CPU frequency mode is set to high for faster processing Battery Power If your computer is running on battery power the CPU frequency mode is set to low for slower processing Switching the CPU to low allows you to conserve power and extend the operating time of your battery Always High Sets the CPU speed to high when using either the battery or the AC adapter Always Low Sets the CPU speed to low when using either the battery or the AC adapter 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
29. Internet Service Provider ISP or online service if you plan to use the Internet 1 2 4 Exploring Your Computer s Features Setting up for communications Determining the COM port Your modem is connected to one of the computer s COM communications ports The default setting for the modem is COM3 The following procedure is intended to support you if you need either to 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 Click Start Control Panel Printers and Other Hardware and then 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 4 Make a note of the COM port number To verify that the modem is set up properly select the modem you wish to check 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 If Windows XP cannot communicate with the modem it displays an error message If this occurs consult the troubleshooting sections of your modem and Windows XP documentation Exploring Your Computer
30. Standby 100 Standby mode going into more quickly 102 starting again from 102 Standby mode hot key 230 start button 122 starting a program 84 Run dialog box 86 Windows Explorer 85 Windows Start menu 84 starting up the computer from Shut down 98 from Standby 102 Startup menu problem solving 189 stored data protection 2 supervisor password deleting 158 supervisor password set up 157 280 system tray 123 T taskbar 123 television adjusting display 71 Toshiba Internet Web sites 226 worldwide offices 226 TOSHIBA Accessibility 162 Toshiba Dual Pointing Device 64 Toshiba online resources 103 TOSHIBA SD Memory Boot Utility 163 Toshiba utilities 140 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 160 troubleshooting DVD player general problems 214 DVD ROM drive 204 external keyboard 198 keyboard 198 keypad overlay 198 turning off the computer 65 turning on the computer 48 turning on the power 47 U U100 deleting Hard Disk Recovery Utility 62 Hard Disk Drive Recovery media 59 hard disk drive partition 56 Hard Drive Recovery partition 56 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 54 user password disabling 156 recovery user passwords setting 155 using a file extension 89 using the Toshiba Dual Pointing De vice 64 utilities Toshiba Power Saver Utility 150 V video projector adjusting display 71 volume mute hot key 228 W warranty limited warranty 33 Web sites 225 Toshiba 226 Wi Fi wireless networking 1
31. The headphone jack requires a 16 ohm stereo mini jack To adjust the volume For external speakers use the volume controls on each speaker For headphones use the computer s volume control dial Inserting and removing PC Cards Your libretto U100 U105 computer comes with one PC Card slot and supports two types of PC Cards Type I cards You can install one of these cards o Type II cards You can install one of these cards Inserting a PC Card GAuTION Use caution when lifting or turning your computer Failure to do so may result in damage to components such as cables attached to your computer or to the computer itself Before you insert a PC Card refer to the documentation that was included with the card to see if you need to do configure either the card or the computer before you insert it 1 36 Exploring Your Computer s Features Inserting and removing PC Cards 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 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
32. To avoid this delay you can reconfigure Windows to disable the LAN port To disable the LAN port 1 Click Start Control Panel Performance and Maintenance and then System 2 Click the Hardware tab and then click the Device Manager button Select the appropriate network adapter Click Actions Select the Properties icon 1 2 8 Exploring Your Computer s Features Setting up for communications 6 Select the Do not use this device disable option from the Device usage drop down 7 Click OK Your LAN port is now disabled To enable the Ethernet LAN port repeat steps one through four Select the Use this device enable check box and click OK Using Wireless LAN Connectivity NOTE Wireless connectivity and some features may require you to purchase additional software external hardware or services Availability of public wireless LAN access points may be limited Your system may come with an optional wireless LAN module This is a technology that expands wireless communication beyond networking equipment and can connect many different kinds of electronic devices without the need for cables For information on how to set up a wireless connection refer to your wireless networking device documentation or your network administrator To use your wireless communication slide the wireless on off switch to the On position Exploring Your Computer s Features 1 29 An overview of using the Internet
33. Toolbar appears when you login to an application requiring a password provided you have already registered that application s login information with OmniPass The Authentication Toolbar appears whenever OmniPass is invoked to authenticate the user in order to grant or deny access to an application or Web site Toshiba Utilities 1 13 Fingerprint recognition utility Fingerprint Capture Window Function File Encryption Decryption Authentication le Encryption Decyption Authentication Additional Information Available means of authentication Sample Authentication Toolbar Function This indicates the function that is being attempted Login User or Access Additional information Additional instructions or information are displayed during authentication Fingerprint capture window This shows the results of fingerprint authentication Available means of authentication These icons indicate the types of authentication that are available for use In particular highlighted icons indicate the types of authentication used for the current function When prompted to authenticate you must either enter the master password or swipe your fingerprint or both Remembering passwords You can make OmniPass remember the login credentials user name password etc for any password protected resource such as an application or a Web site using the Remember Password procedure Once this is done all yo
34. Web site To do this you create a unique user identity for each account so that each account has a unique user name and password To create and manage identities gt Double click the OmniPass key in the system tray gt Click Vault Management gt OmniPass will prompt you to authenticate 1 18 Toshiba Utilities Fingerprint recognition utility Once you gain access to Vault Management click Manage Identities under Vault Settings as shown above Only the identities of the currently logged in OmniPass user can be managed To add a new identity Click New Identity or double click lt Click here to add a new identity gt Name the new identity and click OK Click Apply to ensure the settings are saved You can now switch to the new identity and start remembering passwords To delete an identity o Highlight the identity you want to delete and click Delete Identity Click Apply to ensure the settings are saved When you delete an identity all the sites and password protected dialogs associated with the identity are no longer remembered To set the default identity o Highlight the identity you want to be the default Click Set as Default o Click Apply to ensure the settings are saved NOTE If you log in to OmniPass using the fingerprint sensor you will automatically be logged in to the default identity for that OmniPass user In order to
35. be careful not to touch its pin connector on the side you insert into the computer 9 Remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging 10 Holding the memory module by its edges so that the gold connector bar faces the slot fit the module into the socket 11 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 5 Getting Started Adding memory Sample inserting the memory module into the slot The clips on either side of the memory module will click to secure the memory module CAUTION Avoid touching the connectors on the memory module or on the computer Grease or dust on the connectors may cause memory access problems 12 Replace the memory module slot cover and tighten the screw 13 Turn the computer over and restart it 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 54 Removing a memory module If you need to remove a memory module 1 Complete steps 1 6 in Installing a memory module on page 49 to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover
36. case or internal inside the computer s case Printers disk drives and modems are examples of devices device driver A program called a driver that permits a computer to communicate with a device dialog box An on screen window displayed by the operating system or a program giving a direction or requesting input from the user direct current DC The type of power usually supplied by batteries DC flows in one direction Compare alternating current AC direct memory access DMA A dedicated channel bypassing the CPU that enables direct data transfer between memory and a device directory See folder disable To turn a computer option off See also enable disc A round flat piece of metal designed to be read from and written to by optical laser technology and used in the production of optical discs such as CDs and DVDs Compare disk 264 e 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 compu
37. ccceccceesssseeeseessseeeeeseesseeees 230 Display Modes eneee 231 Display DronTNESS sorerosnsisen 232 Keyboard hot keyS ou eecccessseseeeseesseeeeeeeesseeees 232 Appendix B Power Cord Cable Connectors 233 P 8 Contents Appendix C Using ConfigFree with your Toshiba COMPUTED cece 234 Getting Started 235 Starting ConfigFree eeren 235 ConfigFree Utilities oo i sccesscsseseeeeseeeeeees 23 Connectivity Doctor seenen 23 search for Wireless Devices ou eee 240 Profile Settings oann 245 ConfigFree SUMMIT 248 Quick Connect 253 Using the Automatic Switch 256 Semi Automatic Switch Feature 25 7 GIOSSAINY rr 258 Introduction Welcome to the world of powerful portable multimedia computing With your Toshiba notebook computer your work and entertainment can accompany you wherever you go You will find your operating system Microsoft Windows XP Professional already installed on your computer Your operating system offers exciting features multimedia enjoyment and easy Internet access NOTE Certain Microsoft software product s included with this computer may use technological measures for copy protection IN SUCH EVENT YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO USE THE PRODUCT IF YOU DO NOT FULLY COMPLY WITH THE PRODUCT ACTIVATION PROCEDURES Product activation procedures and Microsoft s privacy policy will be detailed during initial launch of the product or upon certain reinstallations of th
38. critical data see Backing up your data to CDs with Windows XP on page 220 Have your factory Restore Reconfiguration CD s on hand in case you need any files from them Don t guess follow directions carefully It is often necessary to run an installation utility first before connecting a new hardware item to the computer If the device is connected first it may be very difficult to complete the installation successfully Always carefully follow the installation instructions that accompany the hardware or software Restart Windows Always restart Windows after each installation even if the installation utility does not prompt you to do so This will insure that the installation is completed and will clean up anything that the installation utility left behind Do one installation at a time If you have several new items to add to your computer system install just one at a time creating Restore Points immediately before each successive installation This will make it much easier to determine the origin of any new problems For best results follow this sequence 224 If Something Goes Wrong If you need further assistance nan AeA UO N m Back up critical data Create a Restore Point Install one item of hardware or software Restart Windows Use the new hardware or software for awhile noting any new problems Make sure that your critical applications e mail business apps etc are working correctly and ve
39. external floppy disk drive 3 Insert a bootable SD card into the SD card slot 4 Power on the computer Toshiba Utilities 1 65 Fingerprint recognition utility 5 During the boot process press the F12 key The system displays the Boot menu Use the arrow keys to select the SD Floppy icon Press the Enter key Fingerprint recognition utility Your computer features OmniPass a utility that allows you to use a single master password for all Windows passwords application passwords and online passwords OmniPass also uses fingerprint recognition to verify a user s identity before granting permission to use the master password thus providing a high degree of security Features of the OmniPass utility include Master password One master password replaces all of your Windows application and online passwords Easy importing and exporting of existing passwords Secure storage of unlimited passwords and related information Security through fingerprint recognition technology User friendly Graphical User Interface GUI for password user and identity management Seamless integration with Windows providing secure Windows logon gt Sd International language support Getting started How OmniPass works OmniPass allows you to use a single master password to gain access to all of your Windows accounts application accounts and online accounts OmniPass also uses 1 66 Toshiba U
40. on the site login screen but you will still have to click the appropriate button Submit Login OK etc to gain access to the site Once these settings have been set and saved they can be changed at any time For information on how to do so see Password management on page 176 Password management OmniPass provides an interface that allows you to manage the passwords and all other credentials of remembered resources To access this interface gt Double click the OmniPass key in the system tray gt Click Vault Management gt OmniPass will prompt you to authenticate Proceed with authentication as instructed Toshiba Utilities 1 T Fingerprint recognition utility Once you gain access to Vault Management click Manage Passwords under Vault Settings on the left side of the window The Manage Passwords interface appears as shown below Identity Password Protected Dialog Username and Password I Automatically enter the selected password protected site Do not prompt for authentication f Sutomatically click the OK or Submit button for the selected password dialog ance the user is Sample Manage Passwords interface screen OmniPass user identities User identities allow an OmniPass user to have multiple accounts with the same resource For example you can have two e mail accounts one for work use and the other for personal use on a single
41. properly by plugging in a lamp or other appliance The AC adapter and power cord cable work correctly but the battery will not charge The battery does not charge while the computer is consuming full power Try turning off the computer lf Something Goes Wrong 1 O Resolving a hardware conflict The battery may not be inserted correctly in the computer Turn off the computer remove the battery clean the contacts with a soft dry cloth if necessary and replace the battery See Changing batteries on page 111 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 is charging If the battery light is glowing after 20 minutes let the computer continue charging the battery for at least another 20 minutes before you turn on the computer If the battery light does not glow after 20 minutes the battery may have reached the end of its useful life Try replacing it The battery appears not to power the computer for as long as it usually does If you frequently recharge a partially charged battery it may not charge fully Let the battery discharge completely then try charging it again Check the power options using the Power Management utility Ha
42. remove it from the computer Disable another system component and use its resources for the new device see Fixing a problem with Device Manager on page 193 Reconfigure the device so that its requirements do not conflict Refer to the device s documentation for instructions about changing settings on the device Fixing a problem with Device Manager Device Manager provides a way to check and change the configuration of a device CAUTION Changing the default settings using Device Manager can cause other conflicts that make one or more devices unusable Device Manager is a configuration tool for advanced users who understand configuration parameters and the ramifications of changing them 194 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Disabling a device 1 5 Click Start Control Panel Performance and Maintenance Administrative Tools Computer Management and then Device Manager Select the specific device from the device category To expand a device category double click the category In the toolbar look to the far right for an icon of a monitor with a strike mark through a circle on the front This is the disable feature Click the icon You are given the option of disabling the device Click Yes to disable the device or No to cancel Checking device properties Device Manager provides a way to view the properties of a device Properties include the name of the manufactu
43. the modem to a digital telephone line A digital line will damage the modem Now you are ready to send a fax or use the modem to connect to an online service or the Internet 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 Exploring Your Computer s Features 1 21 Setting up for communications Setting up the connection To set up an office connection consult your network administrator for network settings and additional considerations To set up a dial up connection use the New Connection Wizard 1 Click Start All Programs Accessories Communications and then New Connection Wizard 2 Enter the phone number of your network connection and let the program dial the number The computer connects to the network Using the Ethernet LAN Port When your computer starts Windows attempts to contact a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol DHCP server If the computer is not connected to a network it may pause a few minutes as it waits for a reply
44. the other parts of the computer 262 e byte A sequence of eight bits A byte is the smallest addressable unit of data See also bit gigabyte kilobyte megabyte C cache A section of very fast memory in which frequently used information is duplicated for quick access Accessing data from cache is faster than accessing it from the computer s main memory See also CPU cache LI cache L2 cache CD An individual compact disc See also CD ROM CD ROM compact disc read only memory A form of high capacity storage that uses laser optics instead of magnetic means for reading data See also CD Compare DVD ROM central processing unit CPU The chip that functions as the brain of the computer It takes information from outside sources such as memory or keyboard input processes the information and sends the results to another device 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 Accupoint II pointing device control button or mouse button without moving the cursor or mouse In the Windows o
45. the setup procedure without printing a test page click No then click Next 12 Click Finish You are now ready to print 16 Getting Started Caring for your computer Depending on your program you may see various messages indicating the status of your print job A TECHNICAL NOTE Some printers require a specific L installation process In this case the Windows XP operating system Add Printer Wizard will display an error message If this happens refer to your printer installation guide for further instructions 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 105 Cleaning the computer CAUTION Keep liquids including cleaning fluid out of the computer s keyboard speaker and other openings Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to clean the computer To keep your computer clean gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth Getting Started T Caring for your computer 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 bac
46. then click Add The profile is moved to the List of target SSIDs and profiles A WwW N m 5 Repeat the previous step for each additional profile you want to select 6 Select Automatically switch profiles when connected to this SSID 7 Check Automatically switch profile when connected to this SSID 8 Click OK The computer is now configured to use the Semi Automatic Switch feature When the computer connects to an SSID ina profile a display notification window appears You can then click Switch on the window to switch profiles You can also set the option for having the switch be automatic without the need for a notification NOTE several profiles can be defined for a single SSID In this case several notification windows are displayed By clicking these windows you can switch to the profile for that location Glossary G 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 208 DC DMA DIMM DOS DPI DSTN DVD DVD ROM ECP EPROM FAT FCC GB HDD HTML IEEE VO IRQ ISP K
47. toshiba com Introduction 33 Service options Service options Toshiba offers a full line of optional service programs to complement its limited warranty Toshiba s standard limited warranty extended warranty and service upgrade terms and conditions are available at www warranty toshiba com To stay current on the most recent software and hardware options for your computer and for other product information be sure to regularly check the Toshiba Web site at pcsupport toshiba com If you have a problem or need to contact Toshiba see If Something Goes Wrong on page 184 Chapter 1 Getting Started This chapter provides tips for working comfortably summarizes how to connect components and explains what to do the first time you use your notebook computer Selecting a place to work Your computer is portable and designed to be used in a variety of circumstances and locations Creating a computer friendly environment Place the computer on a flat surface that is large enough for the computer and any other items you are using such as a printer Leave enough space around the computer and other equipment to give adequate ventilation otherwise they may overheat 34 Getting Started 35 Selecting a place to work To keep your computer in prime operating condition protect your work area from Dust moisture and direct sunlight Equipment that generates a strong electromagnetic field such as ste
48. writable external optical media drive 54 Accupoint II pointing device 64 Acoustic Silencer 161 Adding external devices 41 adding memory 49 adjusting recording quality 134 Alt keys 81 applications installing 63 assign keys Fn esse 143 audio wav files 133 playing 94 audio features 133 Automatic Switch 256 backing up files 79 battery alarms 111 caring for 114 changing 111 charge not lasting 197 charging 45 107 conserving power 117 disposal 116 not charging 196 power usage hot key 118 power usage mode 229 removing 113 unlocking 112 battery power displaying remaining 109 monitoring 109 BIOS Setup 2 3 274 See also Toshiba Hardware Setup button power 48 55 start 122 buttons CD Player 95 C CD Player control panel 95 CD DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer 161 channels DMA 192 IRQ 192 character keys 80 charging main battery 107 charging the battery 45 checking device properties 194 communications network connection 126 system resources 192 computer non system disk or disk error message 188 not accessing disk drives 187 setting up 38 49 turning off 65 warning resume message 187 computer setup 38 computer friendly environment 34 computing tips 78 ConfigFree 234 ConfigFree SUMMIT 248 ConfigFree Utilities 237 connecting to a power source 42 connection set up 127 failure Connectivity Doctor 237 creating recovery CDs DVDs U100 55 critical applications 3 Ctrl keys 81 D desktop cre
49. 26 Windows Explorer 85 Windows Start menu 84 Windows XP Help and Support 190 problem solving 188 Windows XP Professional desktop 120 wireless interoperability 7 wireless networking 126 Wizards Add Printer 73 Dial Up Networking Wizard 126 Z Zooming Utility 160
50. 4 Caring for CD or DVD Discs uu ees 96 Powering down the cOMputel cccceceeseeeess 96 Using Turn Off Computer or Shut Down 97 Using Hibernation ccce 99 USING Standby ccnn 100 Toshiba s online resources inenen 103 2 4 Contents Chapter 3 Mobile COMPUTING eee 104 Toshiba s energy Saver G SIQN ccccceeeseeeseees 104 Running the computer on battery power 105 Battery Notice oo cccceeeesesseeeeessssseeeneeens 105 Charging the batteries cece eeeeeeneees 106 Charging the main battery 107 Charging the RIC battery eee 108 Monitoring battery DOWEL ceeceeseeeeeeeeseees 109 What to do when the battery alarm sounds 111 Changing batteries ccc cccessesceseeeseseeesens 111 Taking care of your battery ee eeeeeseeeeees 114 Safety precautions cece cecseesssseeesesseeeeeeees 114 Maximizing battery life 115 Disposing of used batteries ee 116 Conserving DOWEL ce eeeeecceesseccetseeceesseeesesseenenees 117 Power profiles 118 Using a hot key to set the power profile 118 Additional options for PpoWer cccceeeeeeeeeeees 119 Chapter 4 Exploring Your Computer s Features 120 Exploring the desktop 0 0 0 0 ccc eescessseeeesessseeeees 120 Finding your way around the desktop 121 setting up for communications 123 Connecting the modem to a telephone line 125 Connecting your comp
51. 4 GHz 802 11b and then connects to the projector The wireless LAN configuration returns to the settings that were last used before the Quick Connect function was started If 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 Using ConfigFree with your Toshiba Computer 2 DD ConfigFree Utilities Ifyou select a profile from the ConfigFree tray menu or when you disable a wireless device If you close ConfigFree Direct Link Toshiba Device When Access Point is not available use the Direct Link Toshiba Device feature to connect your computer in ad hoc peer to peer mode and use the Summit feature To use this feature 1 Display the ConfigFree menu 2 Select the ConfigFree Link option from the Direct Link Toshiba Device submenu This action switches the computer s wireless network setting to ad hoc mode and launches the SUMMIT feature Toshiba Wireless Projector Py Om 1 SP Wb 2 4 06 PM Sample using the Direct Link Toshiba Device feature 256 Using ConfigFree with your Toshiba Computer Using the Automatic Switch Using the Automatic Switch The Automatic Switch feature allows the computer to automatically switch profiles the next time it is powered on This feature is particularly useful if you want your computer to automatically switch from the network configura
52. An overview of using the Internet The following sections give a quick introduction to the Internet and some of its exciting features under these headings The Internet The World Wide Web Internet Service Providers Connecting to the Internet Surfing the Internet Internet features Uploading to and downloading files from the Internet The Internet The Internet is an association of thousands of networks and millions of computers around the world connected by communications lines They all work together to share information The World Wide Web The World Wide Web or Web is a subset of the Internet a collection of interlinked documents located on computers connected to the Internet that work together using a specific Internet protocol called Hypertext Transfer Protocol HTTP 1 30 Exploring Your Computer s Features An overview of using the Internet The World Wide Web offers information as text images audio or video which can be referenced from anywhere in the world Special programs called Web browsers are specifically designed to work with HTTP They make it easier to connect to a particular network address and send and receive information Internet Service Providers To connect a computer directly to the Internet many people and businesses use an Internet Service Provider ISP An ISP is a company that has the equipment and the telecommunication lines necessary to maintain an Int
53. B LAN LCD LPT1 LSI MB MIDI PC PCI PCMCIA w 259 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 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 260 RAM random access memory RFI radio frequency interference ROM read only memory RTC real time clock SCSI small computer system interface DDRAM double data random access memory SRAM static random access memory SVGA super video graphics adapter TFT thin film transistor USB universal serial bus URL uniform resource locator WAN wide area network www World Wide Web Terms A The se terms may appear in this user s guide active matrix display A liquid crystal display LCD made from an array of liquid crystal cells using active matrix technology Also known as a TFT d
54. 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 or other writable media one at a time as you are working on them To back up several files at one time use the Microsoft Windows backup program which is preinstalled on the computer s hard disk Learning the Basics OF Using the libretto DVD Dock Additional information on the backup program is in the online Help for your operating system 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 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 Z TECHNICAL NOTE When restoring files the backup program prompts you if you try to overwrite a file that already exists on the hard disk Make sure the backup version is the one you want before overwriting the existing file Using the libretto DVD Dock NOTE The libretto DVD Dock ships with certain models only and is an optional feature that must be purchased separately for those models that do not come with it For inf
55. If a wireless device located a distance away also has a strong signal it appears near the center of the map as well The Search for Wireless Devices feature identifies if a device is IEEE 802 1 1a b or g It also includes an option to display hidden access point availability OSES Te TT Sample viewing Wi Fi devices 2 42 Using ConfigFree with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities Creating a new wireless connection NOTE This feature is only supported on systems running Windows XP SP2 To add a new wireless connection to an Access Point 1 Open the Search for Wireless Devices option from ConfigFree Launcher 2 Drag and drop the device you want to connect to the PC icon at the center of the map The Wireless Settings screen appears Sample dragging a device to the Access Point Sample Wireless settings screen Using ConfigFree with your Toshiba Computer 2 43 ConfigFree Utilities 3 Enter the SSID WEP information and connect to the device NOTE After the Access Point is set up and added to the connection list the system displays the Connection screen rather than the Wireless settings screen Creating a detected device wireless connection The following screen shows an example of Bluetooth devices that are detected using the Search for Wireless Devices option Moving the mouse cursor over a device icon displays information about the device Sample viewing Bluetooth devi
56. Japan The Name of the radio equipment refer to the equipment label provided on the computer 13 JAPAN APPROVALS INSTITUTE FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT Approval Number D01 1128JP TELECOM ENGINEERING CENTER Approval Number O3NY A0018 03GZDA0017 The following restrictions apply Do not disassemble or modify the device Do not install the embedded wireless module into other device Radio approvals for wireless device Approved Countries Regions for use for the Atheros AR5005GS 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 802 1 1b g 2 4 GHz Australia Austria Belgium Canada Denmark Finland France Germany Greece Ireland Italy Liechtenstein Luxembourg Netherlands New Zealand Norway Portugal Sweden Switzerland UK USA Europe Restrictions for use of 2 4 GHz Frequencies in European Community Countries For private usage outside buildings across public grounds over less than 300m no special registration with IBPT BIPT is required Registration to IBPT BIPT is required for private usage outside buildings across public grounds over more than 300m For registration and license please contact IBPT BIPT Voor priv gebruik buiten gebouw over publieke groud over afstand kleiner dan 300m
57. L TI ACUIES ZXETIKEZ ALATASEIS THE OAHITAZ SOOM EE 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 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 11 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 Refer to the Regulatory Statements as identified in the documentation that comes with those products for additional information Taiwan Unless approved for any model accredited low
58. Points labeled System Checkpoint were automatically created by Windows XP Other Restore Points may have been created automatically by applications when they were installed Select the desired Restore Point from the list and then click Next Your Windows configuration will now be restored to the state it was in when the chosen Restore Point was created 220 lf Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits Backing up your data to CDs with Windows XP For most of us by far the most valuable component of our computer system is the data we ve created with it and stored on its hard disk drive Since problems with either hardware or software can make the data inaccessible or even destroy it the next most valuable component of your computer system may be a recent backup of your data Fortunately Windows XP offers a convenient way to back up your important data files to CDs a relatively high capacity storage media No additional software is required Most of the CD and DVD drives built into recent Toshiba portable computer models can write to or burn as well as read from CDs External CD and DVD writers are also widely available Follow these steps to back up files in the My Documents folder to one or more CDs 1 Puta blank CD R CD recordable disc into the computer s CD or DVD drive 2 A menu of options will appear Select Open writable CD folder using Windows Explorer and click OK 3 A Windows Explore
59. SHI A PC Diagnostic Tool V3 0 01 Microsoft Internet Explorer AHF FA Pf MID SOUND H Ae ee SOUND FA BA gg METHORE E Puss EH LI i LL A zro DAME E ls COO DRIVE H Mi HARDDISK Selact All Clear All Start Diagnostics View Saved Resula Save Result Help Sample PC Diagnostic Tool Diagnostic Tool tab 3 Select the devices that you would like to test by clicking the check box that appears to the left of the device NOTE Click the plus and minus symbols to expand and collapse the categories 4 Click Start Diagnostics when you are ready to begin the tests Quick Launch Utility This utility allows you to add the programs you use most often to a Quick Launcher toolbar From the Quick Launcher toolbar you can start a program with a single click You can elect to launch the toolbar whenever you log on to your computer or by double tapping on the fingerprint reader 1 50 Toshiba Utilities Power Management Power Management NOTE Toshiba recommends that you use the Toshiba Power Management Utility to change system power settings The Power Management feature enables you to control your computer s power usage regardless of the source and use the many preset power modes or create one yourself To access Power Management through the TOSHIBA Assist click the Power Management icon The TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window appears we Usage seting Screen brightness xt CPU co
60. TOSHIBA libretto U100 U105 Series User s Guide If you need assistance Toshiba s Support Website pcsupport toshiba com Toshiba Global Support Centre Calling within the United States 800 457 7777 Calling from outside the United States 949 859 4273 For more information see If Something Goes Wrong on page 184 in this guide PMAD00038012 05 05 NO WARNING Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm Wash hands after handling Model libretto U100 U105 Series Recordable and or ReWritable Drive s and Associated Software Warranty The computer system you purchased may include Recordable and or ReWritable optical media drive s and associated software among the most advanced data storage technologies available As with any new technology you must read and follow all set up and usage instructions in the applicable user guides and or manuals enclosed or provided electronically If you fail to do so this product may not function properly and you may lose data or suffer other damage TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS INC TOSHIBA ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS DO NOT WARRANT THAT OPERATION OF THE PRODUCT WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR FREE YOU AGREE THAT TOSHIBA ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS SHALL HAVE NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR DAMAGE TO OR LOSS OF ANY BUSINESS PROFITS PROGRAMS
61. Wet finger o Soiled or oily finger Extremely dry skin condition on finger Observe the following to improve the fingerprint recognition success rate Enroll two or more fingers Enroll additional fingers if recognition failure occurs often using enrolled fingers Check your finger condition Changed conditions such as injured rough extremely dry wet soiled dirty oily soaked swollen fingers may lower the recognition success rate Also if the fingerprint is worn down or the finger becomes thinner or fatter the recognition success rate may be lowered The fingerprint for each finger is different and unique Please ensure that only the registered or enrolled fingerprint or fingerprints are used for identification Check sliding position and speed see illustration below E Sample aligning the finger on the sensor Toshiba Utilities 1 83 Fingerprint recognition utility Fingerprint sensor limitations hS The fingerprint sensor compares and analyzes the unique characteristics in a fingerprint However there may be instances where certain users are unable to register their fingerprints due to insufficiently unique characteristics in their fingerprints A warning message will be displayed when recognition is abnormal or recognition is not successful within a fixed duration The recognition success rate may differ from user to user Toshiba does not guarantee that this fingerprint reco
62. When you have finished copying files to the CD window click File Write these files to CD A CD Writing Wizard will appear prompting for a name for the CD You may accept the default name or enter a new more descriptive name Click Next to continue The CD Writing Wizard will now write the selected files to the CD It is best not to use the computer for any other tasks during this operation so as not to interrupt it Finally click Finish The CD will be ejected It should contain all of the files you ve selected but you may easily verify this by placing the CD back into the drive and viewing the list of files 229 lf Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits Favorites bookmarks for Internet Explorer and other Web browsers Follow these steps to back up your Favorites for Internet Explorer ver 5 0 or newer 1 In Internet Explorer click File Import and Export 2 The Import Export Wizard will appear Click Next 3 Click Export Favorites Next To restore the Favorites to the hard disk drive later you would select Import Favorites from this list 4 A list of your Favorites folders will appear with the top level Favorites folder selected highlighted Click Next to back up all of your Favorites or select a particular Favorites folder to back up then click Next 5 Inthe Export Favorites Destination window use the Browse button to browse to the My Documents folder Click Save in the Select Bookmar
63. a Utilities Power Management Customizing a power mode 1 Highlight the profile on the Profiles window 2 Make the desired changes to settings on the Basic Setup and Setup Action tabs Click Apply Click OK Mouse Utility The Mouse utility allows you to change your Accupoint II pointing device or mouse settings To access the Mouse utility through the TOSHIBA Assist click the Mouse icon Hotkey Utility The Hotkey utility allows you to receive a confirmation message when you use the Hotkey combination for Standby Fn F3 and Hibernation Fn F4 To activate the utility 1 Click Start All Programs Toshiba Utilities and then Hotkey utility The Hotkey window appears Toshiba Hotkey a Display a Standby confirmation message it Fn F3 is pushed w Display a Hibernation confirmation message if Fnt F4 is pushed Cancel Sample Toshiba Hotkey utility window Toshiba Utilities 1 53 Power Management 2 Puta check mark next to the desired option 3 Click OK TOSHIBA Hardware Setup TOSHIBA Hardware Setup is the Toshiba configuration management tool To access it In the TOSHIBA Assist click Optimize then click Toshiba Hardware Setup amp TOSHIBA HWSetup CPU BootPriorty Keyboard USB LAN General Password Parallel Printer Display TOSHIBA Hw Setup program allows you to configure your computer m Setup BIOS Version 12 11 03 2004 OK Cancel pp Sample TOSHIBA
64. ams Click Accessories Click Windows Explorer Click My Computer to expand the window nan AeA UO N In the left part of the window click the line that ends in C 6 In the left part of the window under the C icon double click the folder containing the program in this case Program Files Windows Explorer shows the contents of the Program Files folder on the right side of the window The left side of the window shows all the folders contained within the Program Files folder 7 Inthe left part of the window click Windows NT 86 Learning the Basics Starting a program 8 Click Accessories Windows Explorer shows the contents of the Accessories folder on the right side of the window 9 In the right part of the window double click WordPad The operating system opens WordPad To close the program click the Close button in the upper right corner of the program s window Starting a program from the Run dialog box This example uses the Run command to start WordPad 1 Click Start then click Run The Run dialog box appears Type the name of a program Folder document or Internet resource and Windows will open it For you Cancel Browse Sample Run dialog box 2 Inthe Run dialog box Fora program in the Windows NT folder type just the program name Otherwise if you know the program s location type the full file path Then click OK If you do not know the program s loc
65. and services for sale Uploading to and downloading files from the Internet Transferring files from one computer to another is termed uploading transferring data from your computer to a site on the Web or downloading transferring data from a site on the Web to your computer There are several ways to upload or download data It can be as simple as attaching a file or document to an email or you can use the File Transfer Protocol FTP features of your Web browser to transfer large amounts of data Exploring Your Computer s Features 1 33 Exploring audio features Exploring audio features You can use your computer to record sounds using an external microphone You can play wav sound files or audio CDs using the built in speakers headphones or external speakers Recording sounds You may record sounds as wav files by connecting an external microphone or other sound source to the microphone jack TECHNICAL NOTE If you record MP3 files you will only be able to play them on a device capable of playing MP3 files Z U 1 Connect an external microphone to the computer Using a microphone 2 Click Start All Programs Accessories Entertainment and then Sound Recorder 4 Sound Sound Recorder E Ed File Edit Effects Help nye 0 00 sec 0 00 sec Positioning bar Sample Sound Recorder screen 3 Click the Record button 4 Speak normally into the microphone 1 3 4 Expl
66. 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 Powering down the computer CAUTION Pushing the power button to off 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 or Shut Down Computer Standby and Hibernation Learning the Basics O Powering down the computer Z 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 If you change your mind and decide to continue working after all wait a few seconds before turning the computer on again
67. ating new icon 121 major features 121 desktop exploration 120 desktop icons 121 Device Manager 193 checking properties 194 devices keyboard 71 mouse 72 discs handling 93 inserting 93 Disk Defragmenter 202 disk drive corrupted damaged data files 202 missing files trouble accessing a disk 201 running slow 202 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 203 cannot read a diskette 203 display does not look normal flickers 200 external monitor not working 201 screen is blank 199 display brightness hot key 232 display device external 69 display modes hot key 231 275 display output settings 70 display panel closing 65 display external adjusting 71 disposal information 20 disposing of used batteries 116 DMA Direct Memory Access 192 drivers installing 63 DVD player general problems 214 DVD ROM drive opening 93 problems 204 troubleshooting 204 DVD ROM multi function drive problems 204 E energy saving features 104 error messages device driver conflict 191 general hardware problem 191 non system disk or disk error 188 203 problem with display settings current settings not working with hardware 200 program has performed an illegal operation 185 warning resume failure 187 error checking 202 Ethernet LAN port 127 expansion memory slot 51 exploring the desktop 120 external monitor not working 201 mouse 72 external devices 41 external display adjusting 71 F FAT File Allocation Table 201
68. ation you can search for it by clicking Start and then Search When the Search screen displays follow the displayed instructions Learning the Basics 8 Saving your work 3 Type WordPad in the Open text box and press Enter HINT To run the same program again click the arrow to the right of the text box and select the command line from the drop down list Saving your work Before you turn off the computer save your work on the hard disk drive or other writable media This is one of the most important rules of computing CAUTION Always Save your data even when you are using Standby mode If your battery fully discharges your information will be lost Your computer can be configured to warn you when the battery is running low see What to do when the battery alarm sounds on page 111 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 programs documentation to see if they have an automatic save feature Saving files 1 On the File menu of your Windows program click Save If you are working with a document that already has a file name this is all you need to do If you created a new document your program displays a Save As dialog box 8 8 Learning the Basics Saving your work Use this dialog box to specify where to store the document and to give it a file
69. ba Web site at accessories toshiba com Mobile Computing 1 1 5 Taking care of your battery A reverse polarity condition should be avoided with all batteries The main battery is designed so that it cannot be installed in reverse polarity Charge the battery only in the computer or in a battery charger designated as an approved option When you install the battery pack you should hear a click when it is seated properly Do not expose the battery pack to fire The battery pack could explode Maximizing battery life To maximize the life of your battery pack 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 cable 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 indica
70. called the USOC RJTLIC A plug and jack used to connect this equipment to the premises wiring and telephone network must comply with the applicable FCC part 68 rules and requirements adopted by the ACTA It is designed to be connected to a compatible modular jack that is also compliant The REN is used to determine the number of devices that may be connected to a telephone line Excessive RENS on a telephone line may result in the devices not ringing in response to an incoming call In most but not all areas the sum of RENs should not exceed five 5 0 To be certain of the number of devices that may be connected to a line as determined by the total RENs contact the local telephone company For products approved after July 23 2001 the REN for this product is part of the product identifier that has the format US AAAEQHFTXXXX The digits represented by the are the REN without a decimal point e g 03 is a REN of 0 3 For earlier products the REN is separately shown on the label Connection to party line service is subject to state tariffs Contact the state public utility commission public service commission or corporation commission for information Telephone Company Procedures The goal of the telephone company is to provide you with the best service it can In order to do this it may occasionally be necessary for them to make changes in their equipment operations or procedures If these changes might affect your service or
71. carefully Avoid touching the surface of the disc Grasp it by its center hole and edge If you handle the disc incorrectly you could damage the disc and possibly lose data Scan all new files for viruses This precaution is especially important for files you receive via email or download from the Internet Occasionally even new programs that you buy from a supplier may contain a computer virus You need a 3 8 Getting Started Setting up your computer 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 cooling fan NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on the computer Setting up your computer T TECHNICAL NOTE You must complete all setup steps up to y and including
72. ces You can connect to devices shown on the Bluetooth map 1 Drag and drop the device you want to connect to the PC icon at the center of the map 2 Configured devices are automatically connected Devices not yet configured launch the Add New Connection Wizard where you can configure and connect to the device 2 4 4 Using ConfigFree with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities Transferring files using Bluetooth There are several ways to use Bluetooth to send files to other devices To select the device using the Bluetooth radar screen Open the Bluetooth radar screen and drag and drop the file directly onto the icon for that Bluetooth device Sample dragging the file to the Bluetooth device icon To be prompted for the device 1 Drag and drop the file to the Bluetooth radar icon on the ConfigFree Launcher Sample dragging the file to the Bluetooth radar icon Or you can right click on the file and select Send to Bluetooth Devices Using ConfigFree with your Toshiba Computer 2 4H ConfigFree Utilities Pocket_PC 00 E260 aC EL BB SPALIMPSF2_i 00037A maa Sample selecting Send to Bluetooth Devices option 2 Choose a file recipient 3 Click Send NOTE During a file transfer connecting and disconnecting to the selected device will occur automatically Disconnecting from a Bluetooth device To disconnect from a Bluetooth device 1 Place the cursor on top of the connec
73. ch 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 Using ConfigFree with your Toshiba Computer 2 39 ConfigFree Utilities Sample viewing device information If a problem or potential problem is detected in most cases a screen automatically displays showing you the possible cause and solution for the problem A triangle containing an exclamation point also appears on the Connectivity Doctor screen and an orange frame describes the relevant location You can also view the possible cause and solution for the problem by clicking the exclamation point If multiple triangles display you can toggle between each of their cause and solution information screens by clicking its exclamation point For example if the connection to a wireless network cannot be established because the wireless communication switch is turned off the problem description screen will normally display automatically when you start the Connectivity Doctor and an exclamation point will appear next to the wireless communication switch 2 40 Using ConfigFree with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities The following checkboxes 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 Lo
74. ching the Quick Connect utility automatically opens the Wireless Data Projector Application There you can configure how you would like to use the projector To connect to a Toshiba Wireless Projector 1 Click the icon in the system tray 2 Move the mouse pointer to Toshiba Wireless Projector DPJ then click Connect Launching Quick Connect prevents you from using the network to connect to a Toshiba Wireless Projector when the wireless LAN Configuration is set to Ad hoc If you are connected to an access point the connection is broken and re established later To review the current Toshiba Wireless Projector settings and change them if necessary 1 Click the icon in the system tray 2 Move the mouse pointer to Toshiba Wireless Projector DPJ then click Settings The Quick Connect properties dialog box appears a5 4 Using ConfigFree with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities 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 F Sayora mtm OO Sample Projector icon when connected with Quick Connect If the wireless mode for the wireless setting is set for 5 GHz 802 1 1a Quick Connect changes this mode to 2
75. choose the user identity at login you must log in using the master password For more information see the following section Toshiba Utilities Fingerprint recognition utility Choosing user identity during login To choose your identity during login 1 9 Enter your user name in the User Name field and press Tab The Domain field should fill in automatically Click the Password field to place the cursor in it A pull down menu will appear in the Identity field Select the identity you wish to login as then click OK Domain oo Password po coer Login User Authentication Please authenticate the user to be logged into OmniPass m canai Sample ae Tienes ae Login Switching user identity To switch identities at any time Right click the OmniPass system tray icon Click Switch User Identity in the menu as shown below Open Log In User Logout Current User Switch User Identity Remember Password Check For Updates Help About Exit Sample Switch User Identity screen 1 80 Toshiba Utilities Fingerprint recognition utility gt The Switch Identity dialog appears Select the desired identity then click OK Switch Identity a Ee x Domare Password Identity Sample Select Identity screen identities and password management The Manage Passwords interface see Password management on page 176 contains a pull down sel
76. cond BIOS basic input output system Basic instructions stored in read only memory ROM containing the information the computer needs in order to check hardware and load the operating system when you start up the computer bit Short for binary digit A bit is the smallest unit of information used by a computer A group of eight bits is a byte See also byte bits per second bps A way of measuring the speed at which information is passed between two devices The basic measure used in modem communications bps is similar but not identical to the baud rate See also baud rate boot To start the computer The term boot originates from bootstrap program as in pulling itself up by its bootstraps a program that loads and initializes the operating system See also reboot boot disk See system disk boot priority startup sequence The order in which the computer accesses its disk drives to locate the startup files Under the default startup sequence the computer looks for the startup files in the diskette drive before checking the hard disk 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
77. connected to the earth and is the point of reference for voltages in the circuit hard disk A storage device composed of a rigid platter or platters that can be magnetically coded with data Hard disks hold much more information than diskettes and are used for long term storage of programs and data The primary or only hard disk in a computer is usually fixed but some computers have secondary hard disks that are removable By default the hard disk is referred to as drive C hardware The physical components of a computer system Compare software 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 Glossary 26 high density diskette A 3 5 inch diskette that holds 1 44 MB of data See also diskette hot key 1 A feature in which certain keys in combination with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters such as the battery save mode 2 A key or combination of keys that activates a memory resident program hot swapping The ability to add or remove devices from a computer while the computer is running and have the operating system automatically recognize the change icon A small image displayed on the s
78. creen 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 keyboard shortcut A key or combination of keys that you use to perform a task instead of using a pointing device such as the Accupoint II pointing device kilobyte KB A unit of data equal to 1024 bytes See also byte L1 level one cache Memory cache built into the processor to help improve processing speed See also cache CPU cache L2 cache L2 level two cache Memory cache installed on the motherboard to help improve processing speed It is slower than L1 cache and faster than main memory See also cache CPU cache LI cache LAN local area network A group of computers or other devices dispersed over a relatively limited area and connected by a communications link that enables any device to interact with any other on the network 268 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 pa
79. cumentation and check that the program does not assign different meanings to any of the keys You have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more keyboard error messages The keyboard you connected may be defective or incompatible with the computer Try using a different make of keyboard Nothing happens when you press the keys on the external keyboard You may have plugged the external keyboard in while the computer was turned on Click Start Shut Down or Turn off computer and Restart the computer using the Accupoint II on the internal keyboard The computer will restart and recognize the device lf Something Goes Wrong 1 QO Resolving a hardware conflict Display problems Here are some typical display problems and their solutions The screen is blank Display Auto Off may have gone into effect Press any key to activate the screen You may have activated the instant password feature by pressing Fn and F1 simultaneously If you have registered a password press any key type the password and press Enter If no password is registered press any key The screen reactivates and allows you to continue working If you are using the built in screen make sure the display priority is not set for an external monitor To do this press Fn and F5 simultaneously once If this does not correct the problem press Fn and F5 simultaneously again to return the display priority to its previous setting
80. curely connected Occasionally a defective PC Card slips through quality control If another PCMCIA equipped computer is available try the card in that machine If the card malfunctions again it may be defective lf Something Goes Wrong 20 Resolving a hardware conflict Resolving PC Card problems Here are some common problems and their solutions The slot appears to be dead PC Cards that used to work no longer work Check the PC Card status 1 Click Start 2 Click My Computer icon with the secondary button NN on A U then click Properties The System Properties dialog box appears Click the Hardware tab Click the Device Manager button Double click the PCMCIA adapter Double click the appropriate PC Card The operating system displays your PC Card s Properties dialog box which contains information about your PC Card configuration and status The computer stops working hangs when you insert a PC Card The problem may be caused by an I O input output conflict between the PCMCIA socket and another device in the system Use Device Manager to make sure each device has its own I O base address See Fixing a problem with Device Manager on page 193 for more information Since all PC Cards share the same socket each card is not required to have its own address 208 lf Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Hot swapping removing one PC Card and inserting another without turning t
81. d generation low power data communication systems such as this equipment overlaps that of mobile object identification systems premises radio station and specified low power radio station 1 Sticker Please put the following sticker on devices incorporating this product The frequency bandwidth of this equipment may operate within the same range as industrial devices scientific devices medical devices microwave ovens licensed radio stations and non licensed specified low power radio stations for mobile object identification systems RFID used in factory production lines Other Radio Stations Before using this equipment ensure that it does not interfere with any of the equipment listed above _ N 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 1 2 Indication The indication shown below appears on this equipment 1 2 3 2 4FH1 CIT 4 2 4 This equipment uses a frequency of 2 4 GHz FH This equipment uses FH SS modulation The interference range of this equipment is less than 10m Aa O N 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 sys
82. d data files from a backup source will save time Read the user s guides It is very difficult to provide a fail safe set of steps you can follow every time you experience a problem with the computer Your ability to solve problems will improve as you learn about how the computer and its software work together Get familiar with all the user s guides provided with your computer as well as the manuals that come with the programs and devices you purchase 21 8 lf Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits Your local computer store or book store sells a variety of self help books you can use to supplement the information in the manuals Data and system configuration backup in Windows XP Windows XP offers some easy to use features for backing up your Windows settings and your data documents and other important files Take advantage of these features to protect yourself from much more difficult and time consuming restoration procedures and to safeguard your valuable data from loss Saving system configuration with Restore Points The System Restore feature of Windows XP quickly creates Restore Points snapshots of your Windows configuration and saves them for later recall If you experience problems after installing some new hardware or software you can easily select a previously established Control Point to turn back the clock restoring Windows to the state it was in just prior to the installat
83. dures might result in 1 damage to the sensor or cause sensor failure 2 finger recognition problems or lower finger recognition success rate gt Sd Do not scratch or poke the sensor with your nails or any hard or sharp objects Do not press the sensor strongly Do not touch the sensor with a wet finger or any wet objects Keep sensor surface dry and free of water vapor Do not touch the sensor with a soiled finger Minute foreign particles on a soiled or dirty finger may scratch the sensor Do not paste stickers or write on the sensor Do not touch the sensor with a finger or any object with built up static electricity Observe the following before you swipe your finger on the sensor whether for fingerprint enrollment registration or recognition PS Wash and dry your hands thoroughly gt Remove static electricity from your fingers by touching any metal surface Static electricity is a common cause of sensor failures especially during dry seasons such as winter Clean the sensor with a lint free cloth Do not use detergent to clean the sensor gt Sd Avoid the following finger conditions for enrollment or recognition as they may result in fingerprint enrollment errors or a drop in the fingerprint recognition success rate Soaked or swollen finger e g after taking bath Injured finger 182 Toshiba Utilities Fingerprint recognition utility
84. e 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 accepter tout brouillage radio lectrique re u m me si ce brouillage est susceptible de compromettre le fonctionnement du dispositif The term IC before the equipment certification number only signifies that the Industry Canada technical specifications were met To prevent radio interference to the licensed service this device is intended to be operated indoors and away from windows to provide maximum shielding Equipment or its transmit antenna that is installed outdoors is subject to
85. e desktop Finding your way around the desktop Your computer s desktop includes several standard features icons Start button taskbar system tray and background pattern Icons _ Ce Toe Start button Taskbar System tray Sample Windows XP operating system desktop Icons An icon represents a folder file or program These items can be quickly activated by double clicking the icon You can create a new desktop icon for any folder file or program by dragging the element s icon from its location in a window to the desktop area The icons initially displayed on your system desktop include 1 22 Exploring Your Computer s Features Exploring the desktop a Recycle Bin Holds files you have deleted You may be ta able to retrieve these files until you empty the Recycle Bin A TECHNICAL NOTE If you delete a file from a diskette it does L not go into the Recycle Bin For more information on the AA Recycle Bin see Windows online Help Internet Explorer The Microsoft browser that provides access to the Internet NOTE If you place the cursor over an icon a popup description of the file contents appears Your desktop may contain other icons depending on your configuration See the 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 e gt Access Microsoft Wi
86. e hard disk rather than from memory 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 Performance and Maintenance and then Toshiba Power Saver 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 1 00 Learning the Basics Powering down the computer will go into Hibernation mode when you push 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 4 Click Apply 5 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 Power Management on page 150 Once the computer is configured put the computer into Hibernation mode by either pushing the power button or closing the display panel depending on the hibernation options taken Starting again from Hibernation mode To start up the computer from Hibernation mode push the power button until the on off light turns green The computer returns to the screen you were using If you put the computer in Hibernation mode by closing the display panel you can start it again by opening
87. e short circuit fire or electric shock Failure to do so could possibly result in Serious injury Mobile Computing 1 1 Conserving power AWARNENG Always use the battery pack supplied as an accessory or an equivalent battery pack specified in the User s Manual Other battery packs have different voltage and terminal polarities Use of non conforming battery packs could generate smoke or cause fire or rupture possibly resulting in serious injury After repeated use batteries will finally lose their ability to hold a charge and you will need to replace them Under certain applicable 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 Conserving power How long a fully charged battery pack lasts when you are using the computer depends on a number of factors such as How the computer is configured How much you use the hard disk DVD ROM or multi function drive diskette drives or other optional devices gt 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 hibernatio
88. e software product s or reconfigurations of the computer and may be completed by Internet or telephone toll charges may apply Some software may differ from its retail version if available and may not include user manuals or all program functionality 29 30 Introduction This guide NOTE The product specifications and configuration information are designed for a product Series Your particular model may not have all the features and specifications listed or illustrated For more detailed information about the features and specifications on your particular model please visit Toshiba s Web site at pcsupport toshiba com While Toshiba has made every effort at the time of publication to ensure the accuracy of the information provided herein product specifications configurations prices system component options availability are all subject to change without notice For the most up to date product information about your computer or to stay current with the various computer software or hardware options visit Toshiba s Web Site at pcsupport toshiba com This guide This guide introduces the computer s features You can gt Read the entire guide from beginning to end gt Skim through and stop when a topic interests you Use the table of contents and the index to find specific information Introduction 31 Safety icons Safety icons This manual contains safety instructi
89. e 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 Getting Started 43 Connecting to a power source A CAUTION Use only the AC adapter supplied with your computer or use Toshiba recommended alternate models to avoid any risk of fire or other damage to the computer Use of an incompatible AC adapter could cause fire or damage to the computer possibly resulting in serious injury 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 WARNING Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm Wash hands after handling 4 4 Getting Started Connecting to a power source 2 Plug the AC adapter cord into the DC IN on the left side 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 3 glows green AWARNING Never tamper with the power cable or plug never splice or alter a power cable never bend or twist a power cable never place heavy objects on a power cable never place a power
90. ection box labeled Identity This field lets you choose the identity whose passwords you wish to manage When you select an identity here only those password protected dialogs that are associated with that identity are shown see below You can perform all the functions explained in Password management on page 176 ser Settings System Settings MEMALENE E SE ser Settings System Settings vault Management Manage Passwords sed Manage Passwords ET rye ste dentity Password Protected Dialog Username and Password 2K oe Password Protected Dialog Username and Password mail ENE PON News ee ie oe fee ok a oe oo ok oe Delete Page j Unmask Values j Linn _ Delete Page Unmask Values y Automatically enter the selected password protected j Automatically enter the selected password protected site Do not prompt for authentication site Do not prompt for authentication J Automatically click the OK or Submit button for thej Automatically click the OK or Submit button for the selected password dialog once the user is selected password dialog once the user is authenticated authenticated SES F pas Apply ass fons Help Sample Managing Passwords for Multiple I Identities pa OK Cancel i atu Toshiba Utilities 1 ST Fingerprint recognition utility Care and maintenance of your fingerprint sensor Failure to follow these guidelines and or proce
91. elded cables must be used between the external devices and the computer s parallel port monitor port USB port PS 2 port and microphone jack Changes or modifications made to this equipment not expressly approved by Toshiba or parties authorized by Toshiba could void the user s authority to operate the equipment This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions This device may not cause harmful interference This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Contact either Toshiba s Support Website at pcsupport toshiba com Or call the Toshiba Global Support Centre Within the United States at 800 457 7777 Outside the United States at 949 859 4273 Industry Canada requirement This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conform a la norme NMB 003 du Canada FCC requirements The following information is pursuant to FCC CFR 47 Part 68 and refers to internal modems This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules On the bottom of this equipment is a label that contains among other information the FCC registration number and ringer equivalence number REN for this equipment If requested the information must be provided to the telephone company The modem connects to the telephone line by means of a standard jack
92. ement that the sum of the Ringer Equivalence Numbers of all the devices does not exceed 5 3 The standard connecting arrangement telephone jack type for this equipment is jack type s USOC RJ1 1C Wireless Interoperability The TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card products are designed to be interoperable with any wireless LAN product that is based on Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum DSSS radio technology and is compliant to The IEEE 802 11 Standard on Wireless LANs Revision A B G as defined and approved by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers The Wireless Fidelity Wi Fi certification as defined by the Wi Fi Alliance The Wi Fi CERTIFIED logo is a certification mark of the Wi Fi Alliance CAUTION Bluetooth and Wireless LAN devices operate within the same radio frequency range and may interfere with one another If you use B uetooth and Wireless LAN devices simultaneously you may occasionally experience a less than optimal network performance or even lose your network connection If you should experience any such problem immediately turn off your Bluetooth or Wireless LAN device Please contact Toshiba PC product support on Web site htto Avww toshiba europe com computers tnt bluetooth htm in Europe or ocsupport toshiba com in the United States for more information O Wireless LAN and your Health Wireless LAN products like other radio devices emit radio frequency electromagn
93. er 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 266 G format verb To prepare a blank disk for use with the computer s operating system Formatting creates a structure on the disk so the operating system can write information to the disk or read information from it frontside bus The primary pathway bus between the CPU and the computer s main memory Also called system bus See also bus function keys The keys labeled F1 through F12 typically located on the keyboard Their function is determined by the operating system and or individual programs gigabyte GB A unit of data equal to 1 073 741 824 bytes 1024 x 1024 x 1024 bytes 1 Gigabyte GB means 1000 x 1000 x 1000 1 000 000 000 bytes using powers of 10 The computer operating system however reports storage capacity using powers of 2 for the definition of 1 GB 1024 x 1024 x 1024 1 073 741 824 bytes and therefore may show less storage capacity Available storage capacity will also be less if the product includes one or more preinstalled operating systems such as Microsoft Operating System and or preinstalled software applications or media content Actual formatted capacity may vary See also byte ground A conductor to which all components of an electric circuit are connected It has a potential of zero 0 volts is
94. erate your computer on battery power until the battery discharges completely Doing this extends battery life and helps ensure accurate monitoring of battery capacity Mobile Computing Charging the batteries Charging the RTC battery Your computer has an internal real time clock RTC battery The RTC battery powers the System Time Clock and the BIOS memory used to store your computer s configuration settings When fully charged the RTC battery 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 altogether NOTE It is seldom necessary to charge the RTC battery because it charges while the computer is on If the RTC battery is low the real time clock and calendar may display the incorrect time and date or stop working When Hibernation mode is enabled and the RTC battery is completely discharged a warning prompts you to reset the real time clock The computer can be used while the RTC battery is bein
95. ering your computer with Toshiba 40 Adding external devices eacee 4 Connecting to a power SOUICE ccceeeeeeeeeneees 42 Charging the main battery 45 29 Contents Using the computer for the first time 0 46 Opening the display panel 46 Your computer s features and specifications 47 Turning ON the POWED scssi 47 Adding MEMOTSY ccccccccccccessseeeeseesseeeeeseesseeeeeens 48 Installing a memory module cece 49 Removing a memory module n se 52 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities for the U100 model only ee eeeeeeeeees 54 Creating Recovery CDS DVDS naaien 55 Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the recovery partition ccn 56 Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery Medl ccicivescircecucnedadsccustnerecetetenat 59 Deleting the Hard Disk Recovery Utility 62 Installing drivers and applications 63 Using the Accupoint II pointing device 64 Turning off the Computer cee eeeeeeeseeeeeee 65 Closing the display panel eee 65 Devices for office COMPUTING ee eee eeeee ees 66 libretto DVD DOCK ove ceeeseecesseseeeseeeeeeeeeen 67 Connecting the libretto DVD Dock 67 Removing the libretto DVD Dock uu 68 Using external display devices scence 69 Directing the display output when you turn on the Computer c cece ee eeees 70 Adjusting the quality of the external display 71 Using an external keyboard 71 Using a 0 Sean nnn
96. ernet 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 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 Exploring Your Computer s Features 1 31 An overview of using the Internet Once you have established an ISP account you can connect to the Internet 1 Connect your computer s modem to a telephone line For more information on connecting a modem see Connecting the modem to a telephone line on page 125 2 Start your Web browser Have your modem dial the ISP s telephone number to establish a connection with the ISP s computer If you are using your computer at the office then you probably connect to the Internet through your company s network See your network administrator about connecting to the Internet Surfing the Internet Once connected to the Internet the Web browser displays a home page for example your ISP s home page on the Internet or your company s ho
97. ers 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 w 269 multi function drive A DVD drive that can read and write to CD and DVD media multimedia A combination of two or more media such as sound animation and video in a computer program or presentation Musical Instrument Digital Interface See MIDI network A collection of computers and associated devices that are connected by communications facilities A network allows you to share data and peripheral devices such as printers with other users and to exchange electronic mail non interlaced A method of refreshing a computer screen in which each pixel of every line is refreshed as the electron beam scans across and down the screen Compare interlaced non system disk A disk for storing programs and data that cannot be used to start the computer Compare system disk online Available through the computer Online may refer to information being read from your own computer s hard disk such as online documentation or online help or to information coming from another company on a company network or the Internet operating system A set of programs that controls how the computer works Examples of operating systems are Windows XP and Windows 2000 palette See color palette parallel Proces
98. ery 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 11 Mobile Computing Taking care of your battery 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 Taking care of your battery The following sections offer tips on how to take care of your battery and prolong its life Safety precautions gt If the battery pack produces an odor overheats or changes color or shape while it is being used or charged turn off the computer s power immediately and disconnect the power cord cable from the power socket Carefully remove the battery pack from the computer Do not try to disassemble a battery pack Do not overcharge or reverse charge a battery Overcharging will shorten its life and reverse charging could damage it Avoid touching the metal terminals of the battery with another metal object Short circuiting the battery can cause it to overheat and may cause damage to the battery or the computer Do not incinerate a spent battery as this could cause it to explode and release toxic materials 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 Toshi
99. es 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 the online Help for your operating system 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 Toshiba Utilities 1 A5 TOSHIBA Assist 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 o To change the key assignment click Direct or Popup and c
100. ess and hold down Shift while you use the cursor control overlay keys To return to the numeric overlay release Shift To disable the numeric overlay hold down the Fn key and press F11 again Using the overlay for cursor control The keys with the gray arrows and symbols on the lower left are the cursor control overlay keys To turn the cursor control overlay on press Fn and F10 simultaneously To type alphabetic characters while the overlay is on For lowercase letters hold down Fn while you type the letters For uppercase letters hold down both Fn and Shift while you type the letters 8 4 Learning the Basics Starting a program To use the numeric overlay keys while the cursor control overlay is on Hold down Shift while you use the numeric overlay keys To return to the cursor control overlay release Shift To disable the cursor control overlay hold down the Fn key and press F10 again 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 K2 Use the Start menu gt h S Use Windows Explorer or My Computer to locate the program file Use the Run dialog box
101. etic energy The level of energy emitted by Wireless LAN devices however is far much less than the electromagnetic energy emitted by wireless devices like for example mobile phones Because Wireless LAN products operate within the guidelines found in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations TOSHIBA believes Wireless LAN is safe for use by consumers These standards and recommendations reflect the consensus of the scientific community and result from deliberations of panels and committees of scientists who continually review and interpret the extensive research literature In some situations or environments the use of Wireless LAN may be restricted by the proprietor of the building or responsible representatives of the organization These situations may for example include Using the Wireless LAN equipment on board of airplanes or In any other environment where the risk of interference to other devices or services is perceived or identified as harmful If you are uncertain of the policy that applies on the use of wireless devices in a specific organization or environment e g airports you are encouraged to ask for authorization to use the Wireless LAN device prior to turning on the equipment Regulatory Information The TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card must be installed and used in strict accordance with the manufacturer s instructions as described in the user documentation that comes with the product This devic
102. 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 Learning the Basics ST Using the keyboard Your computer s keyboard has only one Enter and one Ctrl key Most of the time this does not matter However some programs assign separate functions to the right and left Ctrl and Alt keys or to the regular and numeric pad Enter keys on the full sized keyboard Using the Fn key you can simulate these separate keys as follows Press Fn and Ctrl simultaneously to simulate the Ctrl key on the right side of the enhanced keyboard Press Fn and Enter simultaneously to simulate the Enter key on the numeric pad of the enhanced keyboard Ctrl Fn and Alt keys EET Sample Ctrl Fn and Alt keys The Cirl Fn and Alt keys do different things depending on the program you are using For more information see your program documentation Function keys The function keys not to be confused with the Fn key are the 12 keys at the top of the keyboard a al YF a 7 So Fa aAA Fal FS D Sample function keys l A F1 through F12 are called function keys because they execute programmed functions when pressed Used in combination with the Fn key function keys marked w
103. fix the problem To do this use the options in the Startup menu To open the Startup menu 1 2 Restart your computer Press F8 when your computer starts and before Windows starts loading The Windows Advanced Options menu displays these options Safe Mode Safe Mode with Networking Safe Mode with Command Prompt Enable Boot Logging Enable VGA Mode Last known good configuration your most recent settings that worked Directory Services Restore Mode Windows domain controllers only Debugging Mode Start Windows normally Reboot Return to OS Choices menu See your Windows documentation for further explanation NOTE If your computer is connected to a network the Startup menu may display different versions of Safe mode 1 O lf Something Goes Wrong The Windows operating system is not working Internet problems My Internet connection is very slow Many factors contribute to the speed with which you can surf the Internet They include modem speed telephone line conditions time of day when everyone else is surfing your access can be slow and popularity of the sites you are trying to access If accessing a particular site is very slow try later My browser cannot find the URL address I typed in Make sure you separated the domain names of the address with the forward slash Check the spelling of each name and the syntax of the address carefully A single incorrect lette
104. for reading data Each DVD ROM can hold as much data as several CD ROMs Compare CD ROM emulation A technique in which a device or program imitates another device or program enable To turn on a computer option See also disable executable file A computer program that is ready to run Application programs and batch files are examples of executable files Names of executable files usually end with a bat or exe extension expansion device A device that connects to a computer to expand its capabilities Other names for an expansion device are port expander port replicator docking station or network adapter extension See file extension external device See device file A collection of related information saved on disk with a unique name A file may be a program information used by a program or a document See also document file allocation table FAT The section of a disk that keeps track of the location of files stored on the disk file name A set of characters that uniquely identifies a file within a particular folder It 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 contain
105. g charged although the charging status of the RTC battery cannot be monitored Mobile Computing 1 09 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 is running low HINT Be careful not to confuse the battery light 4 with the on off light lt gt 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 power click Start Control Panel Performance and Maintenance and then Toshiba Power Saver The Toshiba Power Saver Properties dialog box appears 1 1 Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power Bt Baca aos Sample Toshiba Power Saver Properties Dialog Box The remaining battery charge is indicated on the top left side of the d
106. g Lets you create a diagnostic log view a history of log files or delete the history Log files are saved as CFhtmlxxxxx htm where xxxxx is the creation date and time They reside in the folder C Documents and Settings username Local Settings Temp About Displays the version of Connectivity Doctor Help Displays online help Close Closes the Connectivity Doctor screen Search for Wireless Devices The Search for Wireless Devices utility searches for wireless LAN and Bluetooth devices currently used in the neighborhood and displays information about them on a virtual map To search for wireless devices 1 Click the icon in the system tray 2 Click Search for Wireless Devices A virtual map appears with a graphical representation of the wireless devices that have been detected NOTE Search for Wireless Devices can also be started from the ConfigFree Launcher Using ConfigFree with your Toshiba Computer 2 4 ConfigFree Utilities For Wi Fi networks the intensity of a signal is displayed in five levels or bands The signal from the connected access point is displayed in the bands surrounding the PC icon at the center of the map The closer to the center the stronger the connection Placing the pointer over the displayed point of light shows detailed information about the wireless device NOTE The wireless device shown near the center of the map is not necessarily near your notebook computer
107. gdom Toshiba Information Systems U K Ltd Toshiba Court Weybridge Business Park Addlestone Road Weybridge Surrey KT15 2UL United Kingdom The Rest of Europe Toshiba Europe I E GmbH Hammfelddamm 8 D 4 1460 Neuss Germany For more information on additional Toshiba worldwide locations please visit www toshiba co jp index htm Appendix A Hot Keys Hot keys are keys that when pressed in combination with the Fn key turn system functions on and off Hot keys have a legend on or above the key indicating the option or feature the key controls Volume Mute Fn ese This hot key enables disables volume mute on your computer When volume mute is enabled no sound will come from the speakers or headphones Q 220 mies 229 Instant password security Instant password security Fn This hot key blanks the display When the display re appears select your user name and enter the correct password if you have created one Power usage profile F2 Fn This hot key displays the power usage pop up window and cycles through the profiles The power usage profiles are Full Power High Power Normal DVD Playback Presentation and Long Life Full Power Sample power usage modes The properties of each mode are set in the Toshiba Power Management utility For more information see Mobile Computing on page 104 2 30 Hot Keys Standby mode Standby mode F3 Fn This
108. geen registratie bij BIPT IBPT nodig voor gebruik over afstand groter dan 300m is wel registratie bij BIPI IBPT nodig Voor registratie of licentie kunt u contact opnemen met BIPT Dans le cas d une utilisation priv e l ext rieur d un b timent au dessus d un espace public aucun enregistrement n est n cessaire pour une distance de moins de 300m Pour une distance sup rieure 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 Handler die Vorgehensweise abstimmen Restricted frequency band only channels 1 to 7 2400 MHz and 2454 MHz respectively may be used outdoors in France Please contact A R T http www art telecom fr for applicable procedures to follow Bande de fr quence restreinte seuls les canaux 1 7 2400 et 2454 MHz respectivement doivent tre utilis s endroits ext rieur en France Vous pouvez contacter I Autorit de R gulation des T l communiations http www art telecom fr pour la proc dure a suivre License required for indoor use Use with outdoor installations not allowed E necessaria la concessione ministeriale anche per l uso interno Verificare con 1 rivenditori la procedura da seguire License required for outdoor insta
109. gnition technology will be error free Toshiba does not guarantee that the fingerprint sensor will recognize the enrolled user or accurately screen out unauthorized users at all times Toshiba is not liable for any failure or damage that might arise out of the use of this fingerprint recognition software or utility Chapter 6 if Something Goes Wrong Some problems you may encounter when using your computer are relatively easy to identify and solve Others may require help from your network administrator or the manufacturer of a software program This chapter aims to help you solve many problems by yourself It covers the problems you are most likely to encounter If all else fails contact Toshiba You will find information on Toshiba s support services at the end of this chapter Problems that are easy to fix Your program stops responding If you are working with a program that suddenly freezes all operations chances are the program has stopped responding You can exit the failed program without shutting down the operating system or closing other programs To close a program that has stopped responding 1 Press Ctrl Alt and Del simultaneously once The Windows Task Manager window appears 184 lf Something Goes Wrong 1 85 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 p
110. he computer is turned on the computer automatically detects a disc in the drive and opens the Audio CD window Audio CD E pa Windows can perform the same action each time you insert a disk or connect a device with this kind of file GA Music CD What do you want Windows to do CopyCD iA using Sonic RecordNow Make compilation CD C Rip music from CD using Windows Media Player C Piay audio CD Open folder to view files a _ Always do the selected action Sample Audio CD window 9 Select the Play Audio CD using Windows Media Player option and click OK The Windows Media Player window appears Learning the Basics O5 Playing audio Sample Windows Media Player screen The Windows Media Player control panel works much like an ordinary compact disc player To play or pause the CD click the Play Pause button on the CD Player control panel To stop the CD click the Stop button A CAUTION Before putting on headphones to listen to an audio CD turn the volume dial down and do not set the volume too high when using the headphones Continuous exposure to loud sound can harm your hearing 96 Learning the Basics Powering down the computer 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
111. he computer off fails Follow this procedure before you remove a PC Card 1 Double click the PC Card icon on the taskbar 2 Click Safely remove xxxx where xxxx is the identifier for your PC Card The operating system displays a message that you may safely remove the card 3 Remove the card from the slot CAUTION Never swap modules when the computer is in Hibernation or standby mode This is known as warm swapping and is not Supported with this computer For more information on Hibernation and Standby modes see Using Hibernation on page 99 and Using Standby on page 100 The system does not recognize your PC Card Refer to the PC Card documentation Removing a malfunctioning card and reinstalling it can correct many problems A PC Card error occurs Reinsert the card to make sure it is properly connected If the card is attached to an external device check that the connection is secure Refer to the card s documentation which should contain a troubleshooting section lf Something Goes Wrong 209 Resolving a hardware conflict Printer problems This section lists some of the most common printer problems The printer will not print Check that the printer is connected to a working power outlet turned on and ready on line Check that the printer has plenty of paper Some printers will not start printing when there are just two or three sheets of paper left in the tray Make sure t
112. he printer cable is firmly attached to the computer and the printer Run the printer s self test to check for any problem with the printer itself Make sure you installed the proper printer drivers as shown in Connecting a local printer on page 72 or in the instructions that came with the printer You may have connected the printer while the computer is on Disable Standby mode turn off the computer and turn off the printer Turn the printer back on make sure it is on line then turn the computer back on Try printing another file For example you could create and attempt to print a short test file using Notepad If a Notepad file prints correctly the problem may be in your original file If you cannot resolve the problem contact the printer s manufacturer The printer will not print what you see on the screen Many programs display information on the screen differently from the way they print it See if your program has a print preview mode This mode lets you see your work exactly as it will print Contact the software manufacturer for more information 21 0 lf Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Modem problems This section lists common modem problems The modem will not receive or transmit properly Make sure the cable from the modem to the telephone line 1s firmly connected to the computer s modem port and the telephone line jack Check the port settings to make sure the hardware and
113. hot key puts the computer into Standby mode A message box is displayed by default to confirm that the computer is going into Standby 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 Standby confirmation box For more information about Standby mode please see Using Standby on page 100 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 hibernation Do not show this message in the future Sample Hibernation confirmation box If Hibernation mode is disabled this hot key will not respond For more information on Hibernation mode see Using Hibernation on page 99 wie 031 Display modes Display modes Fn IP ao This hot key cycles through the power on display EA options The display modes are Built in display panel only gt Sd Built in display panel and external monitor simultaneously External monitor only Sample display options window In order to use a simultaneous mode you must set the resolution of the internal display panel to match the resolution of the external display dev
114. ialog 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 temperatures below 50 degrees Fahrenheit Mobile Computing 1 1 1 Changing batteries What to do when the battery alarm sounds Your libretto U100 U105 computer can be configured to warn you of a low battery charge condition so that you can take the necessary steps to save your work Your Toshiba computer system offers two alarms before your system shuts down To change the default alarm settings 1 2 3 Click Start Control Panel Performance and Maintenance and then Toshiba Power Saver Click the Setup Action tab Select the Alarm settings in the Setup Alarm section Before your computer runs out of battery power save your data and take one of the following actions Suspend or shut down your computer Shut down your computer and replace the main battery with a charged one Connect your computer to an AC power source Changing batte
115. ice 230 Hot Keys Display brightness Display brightness Fn za This hot key decreases the screen brightness Fn CA This hot key increases the screen brightness 3 Keyboard hot keys Fn 5 This hot key turns the cursor control overlay on and off This hot key turns the numeric overlay on and off Fn w This hot key turns the scroll lock feature on and off Fn aE This hot key turns the Zooming utility to zoom out For more information see TOSHIBA Zooming Utility on page 160 Fn A This hot key turns the Zooming utility to zoom in For more information see TOSHIBA Zoomin 8 Utility on page 160 Appendix B Power Gord Cable Connectors The computer features a universal power supply you can use worldwide This appendix shows the shapes of the typical AC power cord cable connectors for various parts of the world USA and Canada United Kingdom mpa UL approved it CSA approved BS approved Australia Europe VDA approved i kii NEMKO approved 233 Appendix C Using ConfigFree with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree is a set of utilities that makes it easy to control communication devices and network connections ConfigFree also lets you identify communication problems and create profiles for easy switching between locations and communication networks NOTE For more information on using ConfigFree see the ConfigFree online Help The Co
116. ine 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 225 Chapter 3 Mobile Computing This chapter covers all aspects of using your computer while traveling Toshiba s energy saver design Your computer enters a low power Standby mode when it is not being used thereby conserving energy and saving money in the process It has a number of other features that enhance its energy efficiency Many of these energy saving features have been set by Toshiba We recommend you leave these features active as they will allow your computer to operate at its maximum energy efficiency so that you can use it for longer periods while traveling 104 Mobile Computing 1 05 Running the computer on battery power Running the computer on battery power q__ The computer contains a removable Lithium Ion Li ion battery pack that provides power when you are away from an AC outlet This is the main battery You can recharge it many times Battery Notice Battery life may vary considerably from specifications depending on product model configuration applications power management settings and features utilized as well as the natural performance variations produced by the design of individual components Published battery life numbers are achieved on select model
117. ion This is much easier and more effective than uninstalling the hardware or software which often leaves behind unwanted files and settings It s also easy to undo a Restore Point selection if you change your mind Follow these steps to create a Restore Point using the System Restore utility 1 Click Start 2 Click Help and Support 3 Under Pick a Task click Undo changes to your computer with System Restore 4 Click Create a restore point and then click Next lf Something Goes Wrong 2 Q Develop good computing habits In the Restore point description field enter a name that is descriptive enough to be easily understand in the future such as Before installing Brand X Accounting app Then click Create Windows creates the Restore Point and automatically stamps it with the current date and time Then at a later time you can re establish your Windows configuration using the saved Restore Point To do this 1 2 3 NOTE Click Start Click Help and Support Under Pick a Task click Undo changes to your computer with System Restore Click Restore my computer to an earlier time then click Next A calendar will be presented showing a month at a time Each date for which a Restore Point has been set will be marked as bold When a boldfaced date is clicked a description of the Restore Point will appear in a list to the right This list may contain Restore Points that you did not create Restore
118. is being written or read Even when the Windows message copying disappears writing to the media might still be in progress and your data could be destroyed Wait for the indicator light to go out Chapter 5 Toshiba Utilities Your computer includes several utilities designed to help you to reconfigure your system to best meet your individual needs Together these allow you to determine certain system details set additional options or change default options This chapter describes the following utilities supplied by Toshiba Fn esse Hotkey Utility TOSHIBA Assist TOSHIBA Hardware Setup Power Management Setting a user password Setting a supervisor password TOSHIBA Zooming Utility Fingerprint recognition utility PC Diagnostic Tool Quick Launch Utility 140 Toshiba Utilities 1 4 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 gt Open a Windows XP operating system program Open a file in its associated program gt Display a customized folder of programs and or fi
119. isplay in its simplest form there is one thin film transistor TFT for each cell This type of display works well with notebook computers because of its shallow depth and high quality color Active matrix displays are viewable from wider angles than most passive matrix displays adapter A device that provides a compatible connection between two units For example the computer s internal display adapter receives information from the software and translates it into images on the screen An adapter can take a number of forms from a microprocessor to a simple connector An intelligent adapter one that 1s capable of doing some processing may also be called a controller alternating current AC The type of power usually supplied to residential and commercial wall outlets AC reverses its direction at regular intervals Compare direct current DC omen 26 application A computer program that you use to perform tasks of a specific type Applications include word processors spreadsheets and database management systems See also program backup A copy of a file usually on a removable disk kept in case the original file is lost or damaged basic input output system BIOS See BIOS baud rate The speed at which a communication device such as a printer or modem transmits information Baud rate is the number of signal changes per second not necessarily the same as bits per second See also bits per se
120. ith icons execute specific functions on the computer For example Fn F9 turns off the Accupoint II pointing device For more information see Fn esse on page 141 or Hot Keys on page 228 82 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Windows special keys Start key Application key Sample Windows special keys Your computer s keyboard has two keys that have special functions in Windows Start key Opens the Start menu Application key Has the same function as the secondary mouse button Overlay keys The keys with gray numbers and symbols on the lower portion 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 amp 7 8 9 HOME 7 8 PGUP 9 ARR G K a ims T pE EA Sample numeric and cursor control overlay Learning the Basics 83 Using the keyboard Using the overlay to type numeric data The keys with the numbers on the lower right are the numeric overlay keys To turn the numeric overlay on press Fn and F11 simultaneously You can still use the overlay keys to type alphabetic characters while the numeric overlay is on To do so For lowercase letters hold down Fn while you type the letters For uppercase letters hold down both Fn and Shift while you type the letters To use the cursor control keys when the numeric overlay is on Pr
121. k where the ports are located Doing so could damage the computer Chapter 2 Learning the Basics This chapter offers some computing tips and provides important information about the basic features of your computer Computing tips Save your work frequently Your work stays in the computer s temporary memory until you save it to the hard disk If the network you are using goes down and you must restart your computer to reconnect or if your battery runs out of charge while you are working you will lose all work since you last saved See Saving your work on page 87 for further information HINT Some programs have an automatic save feature that can be activated This feature saves your file to the hard disk at preset intervals See your software documentation for details 8 gt NOTE Learning the Basics 19 Computing tips Back up your files to discs or other removable media on a regular basis Label the backup copies clearly and store them in a safe place It is easy to put off backing up your data 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 In
122. k file window and then click Next 6 Click Finish The message Successfully exported favorites should appear 7 Follow the steps above for backing up files from the My Documents folder to a CD Each CD has room for 650 700 megabytes of data Follow this same set of steps any number of times to back up any number of files to as many CDs as is required to hold them Windows XP also includes a Backup utility though it does not directly support writing to CDs For more information click Start Help and Support or start the Backup utility by clicking Start All Programs Accessories System Tools Backup lf Something Goes Wrong 223 Develop good computing habits General tips for installing hardware and software Here are a few tips to help insure safe and easy installation of new hardware printers pointing devices external hard drives DVD writers scanners etc and software applications like Microsoft Office and Adobe Photoshop or utility software such as special toolbars for your web browser gt Create a Restore Point see Saving system configuration with Restore Points on page 218 Before installing anything use the System Restore utility to set a Restore Point see the section titled Restore Points If anything goes wrong you will then be able to easily restore Windows to the state it was in prior to the installation undoing any changes the installation process introduced Back up your
123. ken the computer to an authorized service center AWARNiNG you experience discomfort while operating the computer Stop immediately and rest Continuous operation for long periods without adequate rest may cause pain in the arms wrists hands neck or other part of the body If pain persists despite rest consult your doctor A CAUTION he computer base can become hot Avoid prolonged contact to prevent heat injury to skin Please refer to the Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort for more information Getting Started 3 Selecting a place to work A CAUTION Some PC Cards can become hot with prolonged use Overheating of a PC Card can result in errors or instability in its operation Before you remove a PC Card always wait for it to cool You could get burned removing a hot PC Card GAuUTION Never place a heavy object on the computer and be careful not to drop a heavy object onto the computer It could damage the computer or cause system failure Never turn off the computer if a drive light indicates a drive is active Turning off the computer while it is reading from or writing to a disk may damage the disk the drive or both Keep the computer and disks away from objects that generate strong magnetic fields such as large stereo speakers Information on disks is stored magnetically Placing a magnet too close to a disk can erase important files Handle discs
124. l will be lit NOTE To determine if your computer has an internal Wi Fi adapter check the device list in Device Manager part of the Windows Control Panel Some Toshiba models may have a Wi Fi antenna switch even though they do not have an internal Wi Fi adapter Verify that signal strength is good using the utility provided with the Wi Fi adapter If another computer is on the same network verify that it has network access and can connect to the Internet If for example the other computer cannot browse to a public website the ISP s Internet Service Provider service may be disrupted Verify that the Service Set Identifier SSID or network name is correct 1 e that it matches the SSID assigned to the access point you are attempting to connect through SSIDs are case sensitive Toshiba provides a Client Manager utility for setting and managing SSIDs 212 lf Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict gt Check Control Panel s Device Manager to verify that the Wi Fi adapter is recognized by Windows and that the driver is loaded Carefully note any error messages these will be very helpful if you should confer with a support technician at a later time Verify that the network connection is configured to obtain its Internet Protocol IP address dynamically 1 Click Start Control Panel 2 Double click Network Connections 3 Right click the name of your wireless netw
125. lay settings and that the adapter type is incorrect or the current settings do not work with your hardware Reduce the size of the color palette to one that is supported by the computer s internal display To change the display properties 1 Point at the desktop and click with the secondary button The Display Properties window appears 2 Click Properties then click the Settings tab Adjust the screen resolution and or color quality 4 Click OK lf Something Goes Wrong 201 Resolving a hardware conflict The display mode is set to Simultaneous and the external display device does not work Make sure the external monitor is capable of displaying at resolutions of 800 x 600 or higher Devices that do not support this resolution will only work in Internal External mode and not simultaneous mode Small bright dots appear on your TFT display when you turn on your computer Small bright dots may appear on your screen display when you turn on your PC Your display contains an extremely large number of thin film transistors TFT and is manufactured using high precision technology Any small bright dots that may appear on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology Over a period of time and depending on the usage of the computer the brightness of the screen will deteriorate This is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen technology When the computer is operated on battery power the
126. les from which to choose Fn esse also has several keys known as hot keys that perform preassigned operations For more information see Hot Keys on page 228 You can assign any key that is not associated with a hot key or a keyboard overlay Starting Fn esse Click Start All Programs Toshiba Utilities and then Fn esse The Fn esse keyboard appears Fn esse Assignments Options Help Sample Fn esse window 1 42 Toshiba Utilities 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 gt 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 which you want to assign it 5 Release the primar
127. light blinks amber indicating the machine is in Standby mode 102 Learning the Basics Powering down the computer Going into Standby mode more quickly You can put the computer into Standby mode by either pushing 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 Click Start Control Panel Performance and Maintenance and then Toshiba Power Saver 2 Click the Setup Action tab 3 Select Stand By for the options you want When I press the power button Set this option to Stand By to put the computer into Standby mode when you push the power button When I close the lid Set this option to Stand By to put the computer into Standby mode when you close the display panel 4 Click Apply 5 Click OK NOTE For more information about the Power Saver utility see Power Management on page 150 Starting again from Standby mode To start up the computer from Standby mode push the power button until the on off light changes to green The computer returns to the screen you were using If you put the computer in Standby mode by closing the display panel you can start it again by opening the display panel Learning the Basics 03 Toshiba s online resources Toshiba s online resources Toshiba maintains a number of onl
128. llations Check with reseller for procedure to follow Licentie verplicht voor gebruik met buitenantennes Neem contact op met verkoper voor juiste procedure Bluetooth wireless technology Interoperability Bluetooth Cards from TOSHIBA are designed to be interoperable with any product with B uetooth 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 19 CAUTION Bluetooth wireless technology is a new innovative technology and TOSHIBA has not confirmed compatibility of its B uetooth products with all PCs and or equipment using B uetooth wireless technology other than TOSHIBA portable computers Always use B uetooth cards from TOSHIBA in order to enable wireless networks over two or more up to a total of seven TOSHIBA portable computers using these cards Please contact TOSHIBA PC product support on Web site htto www toshiba europe com computers tnt bluetooth htm in Europe or pcsupport toshiba com in the United States for more information When you use Bluetooth cards from TOSHIBA close to 2 4 GHz Wireless LAN devices B uetooth transmissions might slow down or cause errors If you detect certain interference while you use B uetooth cards from TOSHIBA al
129. loading and downloading files 132 URL address not found 190 Internet Explorer icon 122 Internet Service Providers 130 IRQ Interrupt Request 192 ISPs 130 J jack RJ 11 126 K keeping comfortable 35 key assign 143 changing 145 direct assign 143 popup 144 removing 145 key assignments changing or removing existing 145 viewing existing 144 keyboard character keys 80 external 71 full size 80 function keys 81 hot keys 232 not working 187 overlay keys 82 PS 2 compatible 71 O77 troubleshooting 198 using 80 Windows special keys 82 L LCD power saver 66 libretto DVD Dock 67 memory adding 48 49 expansion slots 49 problem solving 195 removing expansion slot cover 51 memory cards Secure Digital 138 memory module inserting 51 installation 49 removing 53 microphone 133 modem determining COM port 124 problem solving 210 resetting port to default settings 124 upgrading 124 monitor 69 connecting 69 not working 199 mouse installing 72 serial 72 network accessing 126 Dial Up Networking Wizard 126 networking wireless 126 0 OmniPass 165 opening the display panel 46 other documentation 32 overlay keys 82 P password deleting a supervisor 158 disabling a user 156 instant using 155 setting user 155 supervisor set up 157 PC Card checklist 206 CIS Card Structure 206 computer stops working 207 configuring 137 errors 208 hot swapping fails 208 inserting 135 modem default 124 n
130. ly Friendy Mame Seeing for thie Passwond Site AUbOTetiCal enter thie passveond protected ate whan t e activated Do not pompt for authenticator F Automatically ciek Ihe OK ar Submit buton fort this password pitected site oncs the use k authenticated Finish Sample Friendly Name screen Toshiba Utilities 1 15 Fingerprint recognition utility 7 Under Settings for this Password Site select the settings you want OmniPass to use when accessing this application or Web site For a detailed explanation of these settings see Authentication settings below Click Finish to end the Remember Password procedure OmniPass automatically logs you in to the application or Web site The site location the credentials you use to access the site and the OmniPass authentication settings for the site are now stored in OmniPass secure database Authentication settings When OmniPass asks for a friendly name for the site being remembered see Sample Friendly Name screen on page 174 you can also set how OmniPass authenticates access to the site authentication settings There are three effective settings for how OmniPass handles a remembered site Seinge for this Password Ste r ubaomaticaly entar thie password protected ste whan i k activated Do no prompt hor authenticator F Avbometcally cick Ihe OE or Subeit button fer this password protected site once the user k authenticated
131. mber of thin film transistors TFT and is manufactured using high precision technology Any small bright dots that may appear on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology Over a period of time and depending on the usage of the computer the brightness of the screen will deteriorate This is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen technology When the computer is operated on battery power the screen will dim and you may not be able to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power Your computer s features and specifications Certain notebook chassis are designed to accommodate all possible configurations for an entire product Series Your selected model may not have all the features and specifications corresponding to all of the icons or switches shown on the notebook chassis unless you have selected all those features This information applies to all the features and icons described in this guide Below are examples of some of the many possible icons used on your computer a W CS Sample system icons 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 4 8 Getting Started Adding memory 3 Push the power button in until the on off light on the system indicator panel gl
132. me 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 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 1 3 Exploring Your Computer s Features An overview of using the Internet If you have an account with an ISP you probably set up an email address at the same time that you signed up for the service Internet chat rooms A chat room is a Web site that offers a place where people with similar interests and ideas communicate in real time one on one or in groups by typing messages which are instantly viewed by others on their computer screens Internet news groups A news group is similar to a chat room but instead of using a dedicated site to converse about a specialized subject with others in real time it 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
133. ment must also be installed using an acceptable method of connection The customer should be aware that compliance with the above conditions may not prevent degradation of service in some situations Repairs to certified equipment should be coordinated by a representative designated by the supplier Any repairs or alterations made by the user to this equipment or equipment malfunctions may give the telecommunications company cause to request the user to disconnect the equipment Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground connections of the power utility telephone lines and internal metallic water pipe system if present are connected together This precaution may be particularly important in rural areas Caution Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves but should contact the appropriate electric inspection authority or electrician as appropriate 2 The user manual of analog equipment must contain the equipment s Ringer Equivalence Number REN and an explanation notice similar to the following The Ringer Equivalence Number REN of this device can be found on the label affixed to your computer 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 requir
134. menter 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 Consult your network administrator lf Something Goes Wrong 203 Resolving a hardware conflict Some programs run correctly but others do not This is probably a configuration problem If a program does not run properly refer to its documentation and check that the hardware configuration meets its needs A diskette will not go into the optional external diskette drive You may already have a diskette in the drive Make sure the drive is empty You may be inserting the diskette incorrectly Hold the diskette with the hub side facing down and insert it so that the metal head window cover goes into the drive first The metal cover or a loose label may be obstructing the path into the drive Carefully inspect the diskette If the metal cover is loose replace the diskette If the label is loose replace the label and try inserting the diskette again The computer displays the Non system disk or disk error message If you are starting the computer from a diskette the diskette in the drive does not have the files necessary to start the computer Replace it with a bootable diskette The drive cannot read a diskette Try another diskette If you can access the second diskette the fir
135. mory Non volatile memory that can be read but not written to By non volatile we mean that information in ROM remains whether or not the computer is receiving power This type of memory is used to store your computer s BIOS which is essential instructions the computer reads when you start it up See also BIOS memory Compare RAM select To highlight or 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 applications and to continue from where you left off when you turn the computer on again 212 Glossary 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 o
136. mputer from the libretto DVD Dock Using external display devices Your computer comes with a built in LCD display but you can also connect an external display device to the available video port An external monitor or projector via the RGB monitor port 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 adapter then connect the other end of the adapter to the Toshiba Mini RGB Adapter port on the left side of the computer 170 Getting Started Using external display devices Sample connecting the Toshiba Mini RGB Adapter to the RGB monitor adapter port 2 Connect the device s power cable to a live electrical outlet Turn on the external device Set the display mode by pressing Fn F5 or by configuring the Display Properties settings Directing the display output when you turn on the computer Once you have connected an external display device you can choose to use the internal display only the external device only or both simultaneously The quickest way to change the display output settings is to use the display hot key Fn F5
137. n which save power when you turn off the computer and turn it back on again o 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 1 1 Mobile Computing Conserving power 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 profiles or select your own combination of power management options To do this 1 Click Start Control Panel Performance and Maintenance and then Toshiba Power Saver 2 Select an appropriate profile for your work environment or create your own custom profile 3 For more information see Power Management on page 150 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 Mobile Computing 1 1 Q Additional options for power 2 While continuing to press Fn press F2
138. n the direction you want the cursor to move Pushing harder on the pointing device moves the cursor faster Primary button Performs the same function as the left button on a mouse When a step instructs you to click or choose an item move the cursor to the item then press and release the primary button To double click press the primary button twice in rapid succession Secondary button Performs the same function as the right button on a mouse Getting Started 65 Turning off the computer Turning off the computer It is a good idea to turn off your computer when you will not be using it for a while If you are using the computer for the first time leave it 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 Stand By 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 If you have work in progress and are not connected to a network use the Windows Standby or Hibernate commands to save your system settings to memory so that when you turn on the computer again you will automatically return to where you left off To leave the computer off for a longer period use the Wi
139. n you change the CD DVD drive to Quiet mode the setting is only valid for the current Windows session If you shut down restart log off or resume from hibernation the setting will revert back to Normal speed The setting can also be changed by CD burning software or other applications that can set the drive speed 1 62 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Accessibility To change the setting open the Acoustic Silencer by double clicking the tasktray icon 1 Click Set Quiet Mode to make the drive run more slowly and quietly for listening to Music CDs or Audio files on a CD 2 Click Set Normal Mode to run the drive at normal speed for transferring data TOSHIBA Accessibility mt TOSHIBA Accessibility Setting for Fn StickyKey Use Fn StickyKey if you want to create Fn key combinations by pressing one key at a time TOSHIBA Cancel The Toshiba Accessibility window The TOSHIBA Accessibility utility allows you to use the Fn key to create a hot key combination with one of the function keys without pressing the two keys simultaneously as is usually required Using Accessibility lets you make the Fn key a sticky key meaning you can press it once release it and then press a function key to activate the hot key function Toshiba Utilities 1 63 TOSHIBA SD Memory Boot Utility To open Accessibility 1 Click Start All Programs Toshiba Utilities and then Accessibility The TOSHIBA Accessibility window appear
140. nabled the HDD head is moved to a safe position to protect the HDD from damage To access the HDD Protection feature 1 In the Toshiba Assist window click the PROTECT amp FIX tab then double click the HDD Protection icon Toshiba Utilities 1 DO HDD Protection The TOSHIBA HDD Protection Properties window appears 1 TOSHIBA HDD Protection Properties X HDD Protection Choose whether to enable or disable HDD Potection Na on OorF Detection Level Set the Detection Level for each PC operating condition OFF HIGH __ Battery I J Level 3 AC Power J Level 3 Display icon on the Notification area Taskbar Setup Detail Sample TOSHIBA HDD Protection Properties window 2 Set the HDD protection settings as you desire or select the default settings by clicking Default 3 For additional settings click Setup Detail and choose the desired settings 4 To enable one click access to HDD Protection select the Display icon on the Notification area Taskbar check box Click Apply then OK 1 60 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Zooming Utility TOSHIBA Zooming Utility This application allows you to zoom in or out of a specific list of applications see below You may select either the All Programs option that enables all of the listed applications or Custom option that allows you to select any one or all of the following programs Microsoft Internet Explorer Microsoft Office Wi
141. name Save pr D My Documents My Music ley Pictures Hy Facen SPAH Inb Fis pane Document biy Aletvacdl Sara ma pee Fich Test Formal ATF 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 Ry ae HINT To make another copy of the file you are currently s working with choose Save As from the File menu and give the new file a different name The Windows XP operating system supports file names of up to 255 characters the names can include spaces Some applications still require 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 Learning the Basics 89 Printing your work You may use all the letters and numbers on the keyboard plus these characters amp and File names are not case sensitive and must not contain spaces Using a file extension Most programs assign an extension to the file name that identifies the file as being created in the program with a particular format For example Microsoft Word saves files with a doc extension Any file name with an extension of doc is assumed to be a Micros
142. ndition may get the computer running but it will not solve a resource conflict Read the documentation that came with the conflicting device and Resolving a hardware conflict on page 191 The computer is not accessing the hard disk or the optional external diskette drive Your computer normally loads the operating system from the hard disk If you have a hard disk problem you will not be able to start the computer Insert a system diskette into the optional external diskette drive and press F12 when the machine starts and use the arrow keys to select the boot up device The computer displays the WARNING RESUME FAILURE message The computer was placed in Standby mode and the battery has discharged Data stored in the computer s memory has been lost Data stored in the computer s hard drive may not be affected Always save your data even when you are using Standby If your battery fully discharges information that has not been saved will be lost Your computer can be configured to warn you when the battery is running low see What to do when the battery alarm sounds on page 111 1 88 lf Something Goes Wrong The Windows operating system is not working If you are running on battery power it is recommended that you do not leave the computer in Standby mode for long periods of time To charge the battery leave the computer plugged into a live wall outlet for several hours For more information see Charging
143. ndows XP operating system update information Open documents gt Adjust system settings Find files gt Access Windows Help Run programs gt Sd Suspend system activity and shut down the computer Exploring Your Computer s Features 1 23 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 switch quickly between the programs or windows To make a program or window the currently active one click the associated taskbar button System tray The System tray displays icons of tasks or programs that run continuously in the background To learn more about each task position the cursor over the icon for a few moments and a short description of the task appears Typical tasks in the System tray are current time power usage mode mouse properties and speaker volume To activate a specific task double click the appropriate System tray icon 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 libretto U100 U105 computer A telephone line gt A browser or communications program gt An
144. ndows Media Player Adobe Reader Icons on the desktop To configure the Toshiba Zooming Utility double click the Toshiba Zooming Utility on the task bar The TOSHIBA Zooming Utility Properties screen appears E TOSHIBA Zooming Utility Properties Settings Select one of following settings to zoom application i in and out windows in an All Programs Custom Select applications to zoom in and out Options Show Zooming Utility icon on the System Tray C Save positions of icons on the desktop i Cancel Sample TOSHIBA Zooming Utility Properties screen To zoom in hold down the Fn key and press 2 to zoom out hold down the Fn key and press 1 Toshiba Utilities 1 61 CD DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer CD DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer CD DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer X Speed Setting Set Quiet Mode Click here to allow Acoustic Silencer to slow the CD DYD drive speed for this Windows session only You can use this mode to listen to music CDs or audio files more comfortably Set Normal Mode Click here to return to Normal Speed in this Windows session for installing applications or transferring data Show tasktray icon Sample CD DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer screen This utility available on Toshiba Assist can slow the speed of your optical drive to make it run more quietly You can use this utility to make listening to Music CDs more enjoyable NOTE Whe
145. ndows 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 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 one of the following actions will occur 66 Getting Started Devices for office computing 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 Setting user passwords on page 155 Devices for office computing By connecting optional devices such as an external monitor a full size keyboard and a mouse you can work with your notebook as if it were a standard office computer You can connect any of these optional devices Expansion memory modules Standard 101 key keyboard Mouse or trackball Printer PC Cards Some of these are Toshiba devices others are standard computer components The devices manufactured by Toshiba can be purchased through Toshiba s Web site at accessories toshiba com
146. nfigFree utilities include the following Connectivity Doctor The Connectivity Doctor utility is used to analyze network connections and fix networking problems with your notebook computer For more information see Connectivity Doctor on page 237 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 240 234 Using ConfigFree with your Toshiba Computer 235 Getting Started Profile Settings The Profiles utility lets you switch between network configurations For more information see Profile Settings on page 245 ConfigFree SUMMIT The ConfigFree SUMMIT utility is used to connect with other ConfigFree users for file sharing For more information see ConfigFree SUMMIT on page 248 ConfigFree also includes a screen saver that you can customize by adding identifying text to devices Click Options on the Connectivity Doctor screen to access the screen saver option Getting Started This section contains information about the ConfigFree main screen and how to start and setup ConfigFree For more detailed information on setting up and using ConfigFree see the Help File included in the application Starting ConfigFree To start ConfigFree be sure the computer has a wired or wirele
147. ng a supervisor password CAUTION lf you choose to set a Supervisor or user password Toshiba strongly recommends that you save your password in a location where you can later access it should you not remember it Toshiba is not responsible for any losses that may occur to you your organization or others as a result of the inability to access the computer To register a password for the power on password functions 1 Click Start All Programs and then TOSHIBA Assist The TOSHIBA Assist window appears 2 On the left side select Secure TOSHIBA Asser a You keep can wou Compute Mare ecu Sample TOSHIBA Assist Security window 158 Toshiba Utilities HDD Protection NN on A U 7 Select the Supervisor Password icon Click Registered Type your password in the Supervisor Password box Retype your password in the Supervisor Password again box Click OK Deleting a supervisor password To cancel the power on password function 1 nan amp UO N 6 Click Start All Programs and then TOSHIBA Assist The TOSHIBA Assist window appears On the left side select Secure Select the Supervisor Password icon Select Not Registered Type the correct password Click OK HDD Protection HDD Protection helps protect your computer s hard disk drive HDD against damage caused by vibration or sudden motion If the built in vibration sensor detects vibration while HDD Protection is e
148. nize 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 11 of Adding memory starting on page 48 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities for the U100 model only Your computer has been configured with a hard disk partition to allow you to recover your hard disk drive or reinstall selected applications and software features or utilities NOTE It is strongly recommended that you create recovery CDs DVDs before using your system For more information on creating Recovery media see Creating Recovery CDs DVDs on page 55 An optional writable external optical media drive that is compatible to the computer is required to create Recovery Discs Visit accessories toshiba com for more information Getting Started bb Hard Drive Recovery Utilities for the U100 model only Using the HDD Recovery you can Create Hard Drive Recovery CDs or DVDs using an optional writable drive purchased separately Recover your hard disk drive to the factory set default Recover just your C drive leaving any other partitions you may have created intact for example a D drive Recover your hard disk drive to the factory set default without the HDD Recovery partition Delete your hard disk drive recovery partition without the risk of losing your data Reinstall drivers and applications which were bundled with your computer Creating Recove
149. ntol method fea Oivo Fred CPU procesang speed Be DvD Cooling Method owe Down setting q Presentation Monitor Power OFF a a Lorg Lite HOO Power OFF System standby 3 CoE Sample TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window The Profile panel on the left of the Power Saver Properties window shows the power usage for both AC power and battery power You can use one of the preset profiles or create and use your own customized profile The preset profiles cannot be deleted Toshiba Utilities 1 D Power Management 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 The preset profiles are Long Life Normal High Power DVD Playback Presentation Full Power 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 Creating a new power mode 1 Highlight one of the preset profiles 2 Click Copy 3 A new profile appears with the title Copy of Name where Name is the title of the profile you copied To rename the profile click the Property button Type the name of your new profile and then click OK 1 5 Toshib
150. ntral 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 R 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 Glossary 211 resolution A measure of the sharpness of the images that can be produced by a printer or displayed on a screen For a printer resolution is expressed in dots per inch dpi For a screen it is expressed as the number of pixels available horizontally and vertically restart Synonymous with reboot To reset the computer by reloading the operating system without turning the computer off See also boot RJ 11 A modular connector used on most U S telephone systems and direct connect modems The RJ 11 connector is a 6 wire connector ROM read only me
151. oft Word file Creating your own extension is usually unwise since the program is unlikely to recognize a strange extension and may refuse to handle your file correctly Va Printi TECHNICAL NOTE By default the Windows XP operating system does not show filename extensions For information on showing or hiding file extensions see your Windows XP online help ng your work Ensure the operating system is set up for your printer as described in Setting up your printer on page 73 7 A He N q 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 90 Learning the Basics Backing up your work To print a file 1 Make sure your printer is turned on 2 Open the File menu of your Windows program and click Print The program displays a Print dialog box General Dptions Select Printer BO gt Add Printer Fax Printer Status Ready C Print to file Location Comment Find Printer Page Range al Number of copies 1 gt Pages 1 Pe I 5 BE cd OF Enter either a single page number or a single 1 2 page range For example 5 Sample Print dialog box 3 Specify the print parameters i e the range of pages and number of copies to print 4 Click Print
152. oje lr elx i AAT ECUULECI Sample OmniPass welcome screen NOTE The first time you use your computer OmniPass runs automatically At that point however you do not yet have a Windows password Therefore DO NOT click Enroll in the welcome screen Instead click Cancel to exit OmniPass To create a password follow the instructions at the beginning of this section 169 Thiha Vites Fingerprint recognition utility 3 The wizard displays your Windows user name and domain Enter your Windows password This password will become your master password Click Next to continue amp OmniPass Sample verify user name and password screen 4 The Choose Finger screen appears Select the finger you wish to enroll then click Next Onin ads Enriment Wizard 9 OmniPass Sample Choose Finger screen Toshiba Utilities 1 69 Fingerprint recognition utility 5 The Capture Fingerprint screen appears This screen controls the process of capturing your fingerprint m wiPase Enrollment Wizard nm 4q OmniPass Capture Fingerprint Please swipe your finger on the sensor cm a a 2 3 Up to three fingerprint captures may be necessary Back Cancel Sample Capture Fingerprint screen 6 Swipe your fingertip on the fingerprint sensor located to the right of the computer s Accupoint II as follows gt Sd Align the first joint of the finger to the center of
153. 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 Toshiba Utilities 1 DD Setting user passwords 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 several types of passwords on your computer 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 gt Sd 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
154. ons that must be observed to avoid potential hazards that could result in personal injuries damage to your equipment or loss of data These safety cautions have been classified according to the seriousness of the risk and icons highlight these instructions as follows Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury AWARIE Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury A CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in property damage NOTE Provides important information 32 Introduction Other documentation Other icons used Additional icons highlight other helpful or educational information A TECHNICAL NOTE This icon indicates technical information L about the computer rT 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 An electronic version of the user s guide lt 2 It may also contain guides for other programs that may come with your system For accessory information visit Toshiba s Web site at accessories
155. ontinue as if you were creating a new assignment 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 this utility Click Start All Programs Toshiba Utilities and then Assist The TOSHIBA Assist window appears OD TOSHIBA Assist You can connect pour computer lo relia more aiy Sample TOSHIBA Assist window 146 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Assist The TOSHIBA Assist offers four categories of features Connect Connect Secure Protect amp Fix Optimize The options available in this category are gt gt gt gt gt Secure ConfigFree see Using ConfigFree with your Toshiba Computer on page 234 Start Bluetooth Bluetooth Settings Bluetooth Local COM Settings Toshiba Applications The options in this category are Supervisor password see Setting user passwords on page 155 User password see Setting user passwords on page 155 HDD Protection Toshiba Utilities 1 4f TOSHIBA Assist Sample TOSHIBA Assist window Secure tab Protect amp Fix This category provides access to the PC Diagnostic Tool Optimize The features available in this category are Power Management SD Memory Card Format Mouse Utility TOSHIBA Accessibility TOSHIBA Zooming Utility TOSHIBA
156. or bottom of each transmitted page or on the first page of the transmission the date and time it is sent and an identification of the business or other entity or other individual sending the message and the telephone number of the sending machine or such business other entity or individual The telephone number provided may not be a 900 number or any other number for which charges exceed local or long distance transmission charges In order to program this information into your fax transmission refer to the fax software instructions installed on this computer Alarm Equipment If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to the telephone line ensure the installation of this equipment does not disable your alarm equipment If you have questions about what will disable alarm equipment consult your telephone company or a qualified installer Instructions for IC CS 03 Certified Equipment 1 NOTICE The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment This certification means that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network protective operational and safety requirements as prescribed in the appropriate Terminal Equipment Technical Requirements document s The Department does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the user s satisfaction Before installing this equipment users should ensure that it is permissible to be connected to the facilities of the local telecommunications company The equip
157. or attention This causes a hardware conflict Direct Memory Access Similarly the data required by the device is stored in a specific place or address in memory called the Direct Memory Access DMA The DMA provides a dedicated channel for adapter cards to bypass the microprocessor and access memory directly If two or more devices use the same DMA the data required by one device overwrites the data required by the other causing a hardware conflict Plug and Play With Plug and Play and the operating system avoiding hardware conflicts is easy Plug and Play is a computer standard that helps the system BIOS basic input output system and the operating system to automatically assign system resources to Plug and Play compliant devices In theory if every device connected to the computer is Plug and Play compliant no two devices will compete for the same system resources Plug in the device and turn on your computer The operating system is automatically set up to accommodate the new device lf Something Goes Wrong 1 93 Resolving a hardware conflict If you install an older legacy device that the operating system cannot recognize the operating system may have difficulty assigning resources to it As a result a hardware conflict can occur Resolving conflicts There are several things you can do to resolve hardware conflicts Get the most recent drivers from the manufacturer Disable the device For an older device
158. or 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 to stay current on the most recent software and hardware options for your computer and for other product information be sure to regularly check the Toshiba Web site at pcsupport toshiba com Toshiba voice contact Before calling Toshiba make sure you have Your computer s serial number The computer and any optional devices related to the problem Backup copies of your Windows operating system and all other preloaded software on your choice of media Name and version of the program involved in the problem along with its installation media Information about what you were doing when the problem occurred 220 If Something Goes Wrong Other Toshiba Internet Web sites Exact error messages and when they occurred For technical support call the Toshiba Global Support Centre Within the United States at 800 457 7777 Outside the United States at 949 859 4273 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites toshiba com computers toshiba com accessories toshiba com www toshiba ca www toshiba Europe com www toshiba co jp index htm http servicio toshiba com Worldwide Toshiba corporate site Marketing and product
159. oring Your Computer s Features Exploring audio features 5 When you have finished recording click the Stop button The Sound Recorder window displays the new sound file as a waveform NOTE You can only record 60 seconds at a time 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 setting on your computer might be set to Mute To check this click Start All Programs Accessories Entertainment and then Volume Control Using external speakers or headphones Your computer is equipped with a full stereo sound system with internal speakers Instead of using the internal speakers you can connect headphones or a pair of external stereo speakers A CAUTION Before putting on headphones to listen to an audio CD turn the volume dial down and do not set the volume too high when using the headphones Continuous exposure to loud sound can harm your hearing TECHNICAL NOTE Use amplified speakers that require an L external power source Other types of speakers will be a inadequate to produce sound from the computer Exploring Your Computer s Features 1 35 Inserting and removing PC Cards 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
160. ork connection then click Properties 4 Select Internet Protocol TCP IP then click Properties 5 Select Obtain an IP address automatically 6 Click OK then click Close Use IPCONFIG to verify that the computer has a useful IP address one other than the private address of 169 254 xxx xxx assigned by Windows Click Start then click Run Enter Cmd and press Enter Enter IPCONFIG ALL and press Enter The IP address for each active network adapter will be displayed Connect your computer directly to your router or broadband modem by plugging a standard CATS Ethernet patch cable sold separately into your computer s RJ45 Ethernet port If your connection problem disappears the problem lies in the Wi Fi part of your network lf Something Goes Wrong 2 3 Resolving a hardware conflict Use the PING command to verify a connection to the gateway at 192 168 1 1 a default gateway for most wireless routers Click Start then click Run Enter Cmd and press Enter Enter PING 192 168 1 1 at the command prompt and press Enter If Request Timed Out or another error message appears in response then the problem is probably Wi Fi related If you have enabled any security provisions closed system MAC address filtering Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP etc check the access point vendor s website for recent firmware upgrades Problems with WEP keys in particular are frequently addres
161. ormation on accessories see accessories toshiba com 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 Q Learning the Basics Using the libretto DVD Dock language tracks digital surround sound multiple camera angles and interactive menus For these reasons your computer may come with a libretto DVD Dock libretto DVD Dock control buttons The control buttons on the libretto DVD Dock let you play audio CDs and DVDs when the computer is on You can also use them to play CDs and DVDs when the computer is off using the Express Media Player Power Stop Next track Sample CD DVD control buttons on the libretto DVD Dock The Power button Launches InterVideo Win DVD application and plays the CD or DVD if one is inserted into the drive when the computer is powered on and Windows is running Launches the Express Media Player if the computer is not powered on The Play pause button starts playing the disc or makes it pause if currently playing The Stop button stops a disc that is currently playing Learning the Basics 93 Using the libretto DVD Dock The Previous track button returns to the preceding track on the disc The Next track button skips to the follo
162. ot recognized 208 problem solving 205 207 removing 136 setting up 137 PC Diagnostic Tool 148 playing audio 94 Plug and Play 192 port Information COM 124 Ethernet LAN 127 RGB 69 power alarms 111 278 computer will not start 186 options 119 problem solving 196 taking care of your battery 114 turning on 47 universal power supply 233 power button 48 55 power mode creating new 151 customizing 152 power source 42 power usage mode hot key 118 power usage mode hot key 229 power usage modes 118 Power usage profile hot key 229 powering down using Standby 101 precautions 35 primary button 64 printer Add Printer Wizard 73 local connecting 72 problem solving 209 printing a file 90 problem solving AC power 196 accessing disk drives 187 battery charge does not last 197 battery not charging 196 cannot insert diskette in drive 203 cannot read a diskette 203 changing display properties 200 checking device properties 194 computer hangs when PC Card inserted 207 computer will not power up 186 contacting Toshiba 224 225 corrupted damaged data files 202 Device Manager 193 disk drive is slow 202 display is blank 199 external display not working 201 external monitor 199 faulty memory 195 hardware conflict 191 192 high pitched noise 205 illegal operation 185 Internet bookmarked site not found 190 Internet connection is slow 190 keyboard not responding 187 missing files tr
163. ouble accessing a disk 201 modem not receiving or transmitting 210 no sound 205 non system disk or disk error 188 203 PC Card 205 checklist 206 error occurs 208 hot swapping fails 208 not recognized 208 slot appears dead 207 power and batteries 196 printer 209 program not responding 184 program not working properly 203 screen does not look right flickers 200 Startup options 189 279 system resources 192 trouble prevention 217 URL address not found 190 warning resume failure 187 Windows will not start 187 Windows XP not working 188 program starting 84 programs not running correctly 203 projector 69 connecting 69 protection of stored data 2 Q Quick Launch Utility 149 R recharging main battery 107 recording wav files 133 sounds 133 recording quality 134 recording sounds 133 recovery CDs DVDs creating U100 55 recycle bin icon 122 RJ 11 jack 126 Run dialog box 86 S safety disposing of batteries 116 icons 31 precautions 35 saving files 87 screen blank 199 does not look normal flickers 200 SD Memory Boot Utility 163 secondary button 64 Secure Digital card 138 inserting 137 removing 138 using 137 selecting a place to work 34 Semi Automatic Switch 257 setting up adding memory 48 computer 38 49 printer 73 setting up a connection 127 setting up your computer 38 shutting down more quickly 97 sound problem solving 205 sounds recording 133 speakers using external 134
164. ows green Power button F Sample turning on the power The preinstalled operating system will load automatically LeAuTioN 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 yas HINT To purchase additional memory modules see the f accessories information packaged with your system or visit LNN j accessories toshiba com Your libretto U100 U105 computer comes with enough memory to run most of today s popular applications You Getting Started 49 Adding memory may want to increase the computer s memory 1f you use complex software or process large amounts of data Installing a memory module An additional memory module can be installed in the memory module slot on the base of the computer You will need a standard Phillips No 1 screwdriver for this procedure GAUTION 10 avoid damaging the computers screws use a standard Phillips No 1 screwdriver that is in good condition CAUTION nstallinga memory module with the computers power on may damage the computer the module or both The computer has one memory module slot You can install one memory module 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 com
165. password secures your system with a single keystroke Use this feature when you leave your desk for a few minutes and do not want to turn off the computer To use an instant password press Fn then press F1 This freezes the keyboard and Accupoint II pointing device and blanks the screen An instant password has no effect on an optional USB mouse or trackball 196 Toshiba Utilities Setting user passwords 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 functions 1 NA Oo bh U DN Click Start All Programs Toshiba Utilities and then TOSHIBA Assist The TOSHIBA Assist window appears On the left side select Secure Select the User Password icon Click Registered Type your password in the Password box Retype your password in the Password again box Click OK Disabling a user password To cancel the power on password function 1 Non b amp b UDN Click Start All Programs and then TOSHIBA Assist The TOSHIBA Assist window appears On the left side select Secure Select the User Password icon Select Not Registered Type the correct password Click OK Toshiba Utilities 1 5 Using a supervisor password Using a supervisor password A supervisor password prevents other users from changing hardware configuration options Setti
166. perating system this refers to the left mouse button or primary Accupoint II pointing device control button unless otherwise stated See also double click color palette A set of specified colors that establishes the colors that can be displayed on the screen at a particular time compatibility The extent to which computers programs or devices can work together harmoniously using the same commands formats or language as another configuration 1 The collection of components that make up a single computer system 2 How parts of the system are set up that is configured wew 263 controller A device that controls the transfer of data from a computer to a peripheral device and vice versa For example disk drives monitors keyboards and printers all require controllers CPU See central processing unit CPU CPU cache A section of very fast memory residing between the CPU and the computer s main memory that temporarily stores data and instructions the CPU will need to execute commands and programs See also cache LI cache L2 cache cursor A symbol that indicates the current position on the screen The shape of the cursor varies depending on the program you are using and what you are doing default The setting selected by a program when the user does not specify an alternative setting device A component attached to the computer Devices may be external outside the computer s
167. ports support any USB compatible keyboard 2 Getting Started Using a mouse Using a mouse You may want to use a mouse instead of the computer s built in Accupoint II pointing device You can use a USB compatible mouse NOTE After logging on to your system the mouse cursor may move to the upper right side of the screen If this occurs push the Esc or Windows key to return it to its original position Connecting a local printer NOTE Your printer documentation may require you to install the printer software before physically connecting the printer to your computer If you do not install the software as instructed by the printer manufacturer the printer may not function correctly Read the documentation that came with your printer Follow the manufacturer s instructions when connecting a local printer 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 You can connect a USB compatible printer to your computer through the USB ports Check your printer s documentation to determine if the printer is USB compatible To achieve the connection you need a suitable USB cable which may come with your printer Getting Started 13 Setting up your printer To connect a USB printer 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 ou
168. power radio frequency electric machinery any company trader or user shall not change the frequency increase the power or change the features and functions of the original design Any use of low power radio frequency electric machinery shall not affect aviation safety and interfere with legal communications In the event interference is caused the use of such electric machinery shall be immediately discontinued Operation of such products can be resumed only when they are modified and can no longer cause interference The legal communications mentioned in the above item refer to radio communications operated in accordance with telecommunication laws and regulations Low power radio frequency electric machinery shall resist against interference from legal communications or 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 12 1 Sticker Please put the following sticker on devices incorporating this product The frequency bandwidth of this equipment may operate within the same range as industrial devices scientific devices medical devices microwave ovens licensed radio stations and non licensed specified low
169. 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 N If this equipment causes RF interference to other radio stations promptly change the frequency being used change the location of use or turn off the source of emissions 3 Contact TOSHIBA Direct PC if you have problems with interference caused by this product to Other Radio Stations 2 Indication The indication shown below appears on this equipment 1 2 3 2 4DSOF4 oe ae 4 1 2 4 This equipment uses a frequency of 2 4 GHz 2 DS This equipment uses DS SS modulation OF This equipment uses OFDM modulation 3 The interference range of this equipment is less than 40m 4 Wi WS BS This equipment uses a frequency bandwidth from 2 400 MHz to 2 483 5 MHz It is possible to avoid the band of mobile object identification systems 3 TOSHIBA Direct PC Monday Friday 10 00 17 00 Toll Free Tel 0120 13 1100 Direct Dial 03 3457 5916 Fax 03 5444 9450 Device Authorization This device obtains the Technical Regulation Conformity Certification and the Technical Conditions Compliance Approval and it belongs to the device class of radio equipment of low power data communication system radio station stipulated in the Radio Law and the Telecommunications Business Law of
170. press the manual eject button Pencil lead can break off inside the computer and damage it lf Something Goes Wrong 205 Resolving a hardware conflict Some discs run correctly but others do not Check the type of disc you are using The DVD ROM drive supports the Digital Versatile Disc DVD formats DVD ROM DVD R read only plus CD ROM CD R read only and CD RW read only If the problem is with a data CD or DVD refer to the software s documentation and check that the hardware configuration meets the program s needs The disc will not come out of the drive when you click the eject button on the screen Press the button on the DVD ROM drive itself For additional information see You press the disc eject button but the drive tray does not slide out on page 204 Sound system problems You do not hear any sound from the computer Adjust the volume control Try pressing Fn Esc to see if volume mute is disabled If you are using external headphones or speakers check that they are securely connected to your computer The computer emits a loud high pitched noise This is feedback between the microphone and the speakers It occurs in any sound system when input from a microphone is fed to the speakers and the speaker volume is too loud Adjust the volume control PC Card problems PC Cards PCMCIA compatible include many types of devices such as removable hard disks additional memory or pagers
171. problem link 4 Choose from specific topics and follow the steps If there is still a problem the operating system should display a message that explains what the conflict is A plan of action The smooth operation of the system depends on the interaction of all devices programs and features If the system or one of its attached devices is not working resolving the problem can be time consuming and frustrating The recommended procedure for getting multiple devices to work together is to add and set up one device at a time After you add each device test it to make sure it and all previously connected devices work The device most recently connected to the system is the one most likely to be causing a hardware conflict 1 92 lf Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Resolving hardware conflicts on your own Computer components need resources to accomplish a task A device such as a disk drive or a modem needs a channel to the computer s Central Processing Unit CPU It also needs a direct channel to the computer s memory to store information as it works These channels of communication are commonly referred to as system resources Interrupt Request Channel The channel to the CPU is called an Interrupt Request IRQ because it interrupts what the processor is doing and requests some of the processor s time If two or more devices use the same IRQ the processor does not know which device is asking f
172. puter is in Standby or hibernation mode data will be lost If the computer is on begin at step 1 otherwise skip to step 2 1 If the computer is on click Start Turn off computer The Turn off computer window appears 2 Click Turn Off The operating system turns off the computer 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer including the AC adapter cord cable 50 Getting Started Adding memory 4 Remove the battery For information on removing the battery see Changing batteries on page 111 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to locate the memory module slot cover Memory module slot cover 0000p0000000 000000000000 Sample locating the memory module slot cover 6 Using a standard Phillips No 1 screwdriver loosen the screw that secures the memory module slot cover y Sample unscrewing the memory module slot cover Getting Started D Adding memory 7 Remove the memory slot cover WIAA ox oS mimmi _ el goue We T Sample removing the memory module slot cover 8 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
173. r Computer s Features Using a Secure Digital SD card 3 Create a temporary folder on the hard disk drive 4 Copy the contents of the source SD card into the temporary folder you created in step 3 5 Remove the source SD card 6 Insert the target SD card created in step 1 7 Copy the file contents from the temporary folder to the target SD card 8 Eject the target SD card NOTE MMC cards multimedia cards do not work in this slot Locate the SD card slot on the computer 1 Turn the card so that the contacts metal areas are face down secure Digital SD card slot Sample inserting an SD card 2 Push the card into the slot until it locks in place Removing an SD card 1 Click Start and then My Computer 2 Right click the SD drive s icon and select Eject from the pop up menu Exploring Your Computer s Features 1 39 Using a Secure Digital SD card 3 Press the card inward to release it The card pops out slightly 4 Grasp the card and pull it straight out Another method for removing an SD memory card is as follows 1 Click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the system tray 2 Click Safely Remove SD Memory Card Drive Drive D 3 When the message displays that it is safe to remove hardware press the card inward to release it The card pops out slightly Sample removing an SD card 4 Grasp the card and pull it straight out CAUTION Do not remove media while data
174. r 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 U universal serial bus USB A serial bus that supports a data transfer rate of up to 480 Mbps 480 million bits per second USB can 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 W 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 over the Internet A user of the Web can jump from site to site regardless of the location of the computer hosting the site See also Internet Index Numerics 101 key keyboard 80 A AC adapter 42 AC power cord cable connectors 233 Accessibility 162 accessories memory 48 optional
175. r an internet connection If an Internet connection could not be found a window will display the message An Internet connection could not be chosen Click Next to continue 40 Getting Started Registering your computer with Toshiba f you are connecting your computer to a network consult your system administrator before you choose your computer name and network settings NOTE 6 Follow the remaining screen prompts to complete the setup process Once you click the final screen your computer restarts automatically Registering your computer with Toshiba Product registration is strongly recommended and allows Toshiba to send the Customer periodic updates announcements and special offers applicable to the product Product registration can be completed during the initial start up process of your computer If you opt not to register at that time you can either double click the icon on your desktop or go to the Toshiba Web site at register toshiba com Customer failure to complete Product Registration will not diminish Customer rights under this limited Warranty NOTE To register online you must be connected to the Internet via your computer s modem and a voice grade telephone line or by a Local Area Network Getting Started 4 Adding external devices Adding external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory Toshiba recommends setting up your software See Setting up your
176. r 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 Getting Started 61 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities for the U100 model only 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 Recovery Utilities partition This will increase the size of your C drive GAUTION 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 Press 3 on the keyboard when the TOSHIBA HDD Recovery Utility screen displays A confirmation message appears reminding you
177. r or missed character will make it impossible for your browser to locate the site My browser cannot find a site I bookmarked The World Wide Web is constantly changing A site you bookmarked yesterday may not be available today or its server may be down for temporary repair Try again later The Windows XP operating system can help you If the operating system has started properly but you still have a problem using your computer the online Help can assist you in troubleshooting the problem To access Windows XP Help and Support 1 Click Start then click Help and Support The Help and Support window appears 2 Then do one or both of the following In the search field type in the topic for which you need help and follow the on screen instructions Click a problem you would like help with from the listings and follow the on screen instructions lf Something Goes Wrong 1 OF Resolving a hardware conflict You can connect to Support Online by clicking Support from the menu or by going to pcsupport toshiba com Resolving a hardware conflict If you receive an error message telling you there is a device driver conflict or a general hardware problem try using Windows Help and Support to troubleshoot the problem first For help on hardware conflicts 1 Click Start then click Help and Support 2 Click the Hardware link in the window s left pane A list of category links appear 3 Click the Fixing a hardware
178. r window will open for the blank CD This window will be referred to as the CD window 4 Open a second Windows Explorer window by clicking Start then My Computer 5 In this second window browse to the files you wish to back up Click the down pointing arrow at the upper right of the window to the left of the Go button to see a list of locations that includes My Documents a likely location of your data 6 Drag and drop folders or individual files from this window into the CD window If the files do not immediately appear in the CD window press F5 or click View Refresh to prompt Windows to display them NOTE lf Something Goes Wrong 221 Develop good computing habits Documents and other data files that you create as you work are typically stored in the My Documents folder You may also wish to back up other important data files stored elsewhere on your hard disk drive for example E mail files and settings for Outlook Outlook Express or other e mail apps Visit the vendors Web sites www microsoft com for example for detailed instructions Newsgroup files and settings tfor Outlook Express or other newsgroup readers Visit the vendors Web sites for detailed instructions Other data files If you don t find an application s data files in any of the folders within the My Documents folder check the application s options or preferences settings to discover the locations of the files
179. rce for several hours with the computer turned off After that the battery will be completely charged and ready to power the computer CAUTION Once the battery is 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 46 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time Wp TECHNICAL NOTE When your computer is using all of the y power provided by the AC Adapter to run applications A features and devices the recharging of the battery cannot occur Your computer s Power Saver utility can be used to select a power level setting that reduces the power required for system operation and will allow the battery to recharge NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the applications power management settings and features used Using the computer for the first time The computer is now ready for operation Opening the display panel Lift the display panel Sample opening the display panel GAUTION 10 avoid damaging the display panel do not force it beyond the point where it moves easily Never lift the computer by the display panel Getting Started 4f Using the computer for the first time Small bright dots may appear on your screen display when you turn on your PC Your display contains an extremely large nu
180. ree 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 238 Using ConfigFree with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities The Connectivity Doctor works with the following network devices hS hS Wired and wireless network devices Routers hubs and bridges Access points The Connectivity Doctor displays the following information WEP Used not Used Wired connection line link speed Wireless connection line signal strength and link speed Location of wireless communication switch identified with a yellow arrow Status of wireless communication switch on or off ooe 0 O00086 Wired Network Devices Wireless Network Devices Router Hub Bridge Access Point Display if WEP key is set This is not displayed if WEP is not set Wired Connection Line Displays the link speed Wireless Connection Line Displays the signal strength and link speed Location of wireless communication switch Displayed with a yellow arrow Status of wireless communication switch Displays whether the wireless communication switch is on or off Sample Connectivity Doctor screen Moving the mouse pointer over a wired or wireless network device icon displays information about the device su
181. 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 Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG Inc and any use of such marks by Toshiba is under license Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies Computer disposal information This product contains mercury Disposal of this material may be regulated due to environmental considerations For disposal reuse or recycling information please contact your local government or the Electronic Industries Alliance at www eiae org Contents Introduction oo cecccceescecscesescstescssessscessscssscsssstsesssssnensenenneneee 29 This guide ceses 30 Safety COnS aca scateracomateracasossaueaonacincctesautedncaseeceaseciee 31 Other iCONS used 32 Other documentation eeeeerernn 32 Service OPTIONS eeieeeinserrsrirrserrrserrrrerrrrsrrren 33 Chapter 1 Getting Started seeeisseeeeeeeeseereserereeerrss 34 Selecting a place tO WOFK cecene 34 Creating a computer friendly environment 34 Keeping yourself comfortable cec 35 Precautions ee 39 Important information on your computer s cooling fan ceesre 38 Setting UP your COMPUTED eeen 38 Setting Up your SOftWAME cece eee eeeeeen 39 Regist
182. reo speakers other than speakers that are connected to the computer or speakerphones Rapid changes in temperature or humidity and sources of temperature change such as air conditioner vents or heaters Extreme heat cold or humidity Liquids and corrosive chemicals Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort contains helpful information for setting up your work environment and tips for working comfortably throughout the day Precautions Your computer is designed to provide optimum safety and ease of use and to withstand the rigors of travel You should observe certain precautions to further reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the computer Avoid prolonged physical contact with the underside or surface of the computer 36 Getting Started Selecting a place to work AWARNING Never allow any liquids to spill into any part of your computer and never expose the computer to rain water seawater or moisture Exposure to liquid or moisture can cause electric shock or fire resulting in damage or serious injury If any of these eventualities should accidentally occur immediately 1 Turn off the computer 2 Disconnect the AC adapter from the power plug socket and computer 3 Remove the battery pack Failure to follow these instructions could result in serious injury or permanent damage to the computer Do not turn on the power again until you have ta
183. rer the type of device the drivers installed and the system resources assigned to the device To check a device s properties 1 Click Start Control Panel Performance and Maintenance Administrative Tools Computer Management and then Device Manager To view the device s installed double click the device type To view the properties double click the device The operating system displays the Device Properties dialog box which provides an array of tabs They may include The General tab which provides basic information about the device lf Something Goes Wrong 1 O5 Resolving a hardware conflict The Resource tab which lists resources assigned to the monitor optional external DVD ROM optional external diskette drive and other power using functions This tab does not appear if the device is not using resources The Driver tab which displays the drivers being used by the device The tabs that appear in the dialog box vary from one device to another A Troubleshooting button is also present Click Troubleshoot A Help and Support window for that device appears For more information about Device Manager refer to Windows XP online help Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may cause errors that seem to be device related It 1s worthwhile checking for these first 1 2 Click Start Turn off computer Click Turn Off The operating system shuts down and turn
184. ries AuTiIon 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 p 3 4 Save your work Shut down and turn off the computer Remove all cables connected to the computer Turn the computer over 1 1 Mobile Computing Changing batteries 5 If the battery release lock is in the locked position slide it toward the unlocked position Sample battery release lock 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 Mobile Computing 1 1 3 Changing batteries Sample removing the discharged battery AWARNING l the battery is leaking or its case is cracked put on protective gloves to handle it and discard it immediately Always dispose of used battery packs in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations Put insulating tape such as cellophane tape on the electrode during transportation to avoid a possible short circuit fire or electric shock Failure to do so could possibly result in serious injury 8 Wipe the terminals of the charged battery with a clean cloth to ensure a good connection 9 Insert the charged battery into the slot until the latch clicks The battery pack has been designed so that you cannot install it with reverse polarity CAUTION i the batt
185. rify that important devices are still functioning For each additional hardware or software item repeat these steps starting at step 1 if any of your critical data has changed or starting at step 2 if no critical data has changed 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 you contact Toshiba Review the troubleshooting information in your operating system documentation If the problem occurs while you are running a program consult the program s documentation for troubleshooting suggestions Contact the software company s technical support group for their assistance lf Something Goes Wrong 225 If you need further assistance Consult the dealer from whom you purchased your computer and or program Your dealer is your best source for current information Detailed system specifications are available at www ts toshiba com by selecting your particular product and model number clicking GO and then clicking the Detailed Specs link from the menu on the left You can also refer to the computer documentation shipped with your product F
186. rogram you want to close then click End Task Closing the failed program should allow you to continue working If it does not continue with the next step 4 Close the remaining programs one by one by selecting the program name then End Task To power off your computer do one of the following If you are not connected to a domain server 1 Click Start Turn off computer The Turn off computer window appears 2 Click Turn Off The computer turns off If you are connected to a domain server 1 Click Start Shut down The Shut Down window appears Select Shut down from the drop down list Click OK The computer shuts down completely Your program performs an illegal operation If you receive the message Your program has performed an illegal operation close the window and continue working If it happens again record the details of the message and consult the software manufacturer 1 86 lf Something Goes Wrong Problems when you turn on the computer To record the details 1 Click the Details button and select the text the operating system displays The Details button displays information that the software manufacturer needs to help you solve your problem 2 Press Ctrl and c simultaneously to copy the text to the clipboard 3 Open Notepad click Start All Programs Accessories and then Notepad 4 Press Ctrl and v simultaneously to paste the details into Notepad 5 Add a paragraph break and type some note
187. rties dialog box appears Click the Screen Saver tab In the Screen Saver list the current screen saver 1s highlighted Click the down arrow at the right of the current screen saver name A list of screen savers displays Click and hold the up arrow by the list or move the slide to the top Click None Click OK lf Something Goes Wrong 2 Develop good computing habits 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 78 for instructions On a regular basis back up the information stored on your hard disk Here are some ways you can do this Copy files to diskette Connect a tape drive to the system and use specialized software to copy everything on the hard disk to a tape Connect your computer to the office network and copy files to your network partition Some people use a combination of these methods backing up all files to tape weekly and copying critical files to diskette on a daily basis If you have installed your own programs you should back up these programs as well as your data files If something goes wrong that requires you to reformat your hard disk and start again reloading all your programs an
188. ry CDs DVDs Depending on your system configuration you may be able to copy the Hard Drive Recovery Utilities to CD or DVD which would allow 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 amount 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 and then Hard Disk Recovery Utilities Select CD DVD or All Files to create Recovery media on both CDs and DVDs 56 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities for the U100 model only sw Recovery Disc Creator Type OcdD DvVD OAlFiles Name Type Progress Recover yDYDI DYD Applications DYD 1 of 1 DYD Recover y and Applications DYD 1 1 DYD Progress Sample Recovery Disc Creator screen 3 Select the items you want to copy by clicking the check box next to the item s Name recovery files applications original bundled drivers and applications or both the recovery files and applications Click Burn Insert the first blank CD or DVD into your computer s CD DVD wri
189. s 3 When the following warning screen displays click OK to confirm BA Delete Hard Disk Recovery Utility Are you sure that you want to delete the Hard Disk Recovery Partition Sample Delete Hard Disk Recovery Utility confirmation screen After the Delete Hard Disk Recovery Utility has completed it assigns the appropriate drive letter for example E drive for the extra space and formats the drive Installing drivers and applications The TOSHIBA Application Installer allows you to reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with your computer To reinstall drivers and applications j 1 Double click the Toshiba Application Installer icon on the Windows desktop You can also launch the application by clicking Start All Programs Hard Disk Recovery Utilities and then Toshiba Application Installer 2 Click Next 3 Click the item s you want to install 4 Click Install 5 Follow the on screen prompts to complete the installation process 64 Getting Started Using the Accupoint IT pointing device Using the Accupoint Il pointing device CE dee lt gt INS o DEL I DEL JAk Jie we iw I L Primary button Accupoint Pointing Device Secondary button left mouse button right mouse button Sample Accupoint buttons Accupoint Pointing Device Moves the cursor and selects items on the screen To move the cursor gently push the pointing device i
190. s 2 Check the Use Fn StickyKey box 3 Puta check mark next to the desired option TOSHIBA SD Memory Boot Utility The TOSHIBA SD Memory Boot Utility allows you to create an SD card you can use to boot up your computer To create a bootable SD card 1 Attach a USB floppy drive to your computer and insert a bootable floppy disk NOTE The USB floppy drive is optional and can be purchased from accessories toshiba com 2 Insert the SD card NOTE Be sure to back up the data on the SD card before performing this procedure as data on the drive will be permanently deleted 3 Click Start All Programs Toshiba Utilities and then SD Memory Boot Utility 1 O 4 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA SD Memory Boot Utility The TOSHIBA SD Memory Boot Utility screen appears TOSHIBA SD Memory Boot Utility E 2 Drive Sy Capacity 31 1MB Boot Image Read from a floppy disk Read from an image file Filename Sample TOSHIBA SD Memory Boot Utility screen 4 Select the drive where the SD is located 5 Select the Read from a floppy disk option 6 Click the Start menu NOTE To create a bootable SD with the Read from an image file option you need a third party application Booting from a bootable SD card To boot from a bootable SD card 1 Create a bootable SD card see TOSHIBA SD Memory Boot Utility on page 163 for instructions 2 Verify that you do not have a floppy in the optional
191. s TOSHIBA believes Bluetooth wireless technology is safe for use by consumers These standards and recommendations reflect the consensus of the scientific community and result from deliberations of panels and committees of scientists who continually review and interpret the extensive research literature 16 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 B uetooth 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 B uetooth 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 Using this equipment in Japan In Japan the frequency bandwidth of 2 400 MHz to 2 483 5 MHz for secon
192. s Features 1 a5 Setting up for communications 6 Click OK to close the properties dialog box for that specific modem Click OK to close the Modem Properties dialog box Close the Control Panel Connecting the modem to a telephone line Your computer comes with a built in modem that can be connected to a standard voice grade telephone line The modem allows you to Access the Internet gt 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 o Send a fax directly from your computer For more detailed information regarding your computer s modem visit Toshiba s Web site at accessories toshiba com Before you can communicate using the modem you need to connect it to a telephone line Your computer s built in modem port provides an RJ 11 jack which allows 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 nght side of the computer Sample connecting the telephone cable to the modem port 1 20 Exploring Your Computer s Features Setting up for communications 2 Connect the other end to the RJ 11 wall jack Sample connecting to a wall jack CAUTION Ihe modem is designed for use with a standard analog telephone line Do not connect
193. s and configurations tested by Toshiba at the time of publication See Detailed Specs for specific battery measurement test Recharge time varies depending on usage Battery may not charge while computer is consuming full power After a period of time the battery will lose its ability to perform at maximum capacity and will need to be replaced This is normal for all batteries To purchase a new battery pack see the accessories information that shipped with your computer or visit the Toshiba web site at www accessories toshiba com To ensure that the battery maintains its maximum capacity operate the computer on battery power at least once a month until the battery is fully discharged Please see Charging the batteries on page 106 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 1 0 Mobile Computing Charging the batteries NOTE For optimum DVD performance Toshiba recommends that you play DVDs while running on AC power rather than on battery power 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 u
194. s 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 Slide and hold the power switch for at least 10 seconds If you are using the AC adapter check that the wall outlet is working by plugging in another device such as a lamp Verify that the computer is on by looking at the On off indicator If the indicator is glowing the computer is on If you are using an AC adapter verify that the computer is receiving power from the external power source by looking at the AC power light If the indicator is glowing the computer is connected to a live external power source lf Something Goes Wrong 1 8 Problems when you turn on the computer The computer starts but when you press a key nothing happens Verify that the active program accepts text input Try clicking your mouse on an area where you can type text and try typing again Your computer may be in Standby mode and have a software or resource conflict When this happens turning the power on returns you to the problem instead of restarting the system To clear the condition press Ctrl Alt and Del simultaneously Clearing the co
195. s off the computer automatically Remove the memory module following the instructions in Removing a memory module on page 52 Reinstall the memory module following the instructions in Installing a memory module on page 49 making sure the module is seated properly 1 96 lf Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 5 Check for the error again 6 Ifthe 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 I TECHNICAL NOTE You must have at least one memory L 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 battery optional high capacity battery and real time clock RTC battery Power problems are interrelated For example a faulty AC adapter or power cord cable will neither power the computer nor recharge the batteries Here are some typical problems and how to solve them The AC power light does not come on when you plug in the AC adapter and power cord cable Make sure the AC adapter and power cord cable are firmly plugged into both the wall outlet and the computer If the AC power light still does not come on check that the wall outlet is working
196. screen will dim and you may not be able to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power Disk drive problems Problems with the hard disk or with a diskette drive usually show up as an inability to access the disk or as sector errors Sometimes a disk problem may cause one or more files to appear to have garbage in them Typical disk problems are You are having trouble accessing a disk or one or more files appear to be missing Make sure you are identifying the drive by its correct name A or C Error checking Run Error checking which analyzes the directories files and File Allocation Table FAT on the disk and repairs any damage it finds 202 lf Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict To run Error checking 1 Click Start then click My Computer 2 Right click the drive you want to check The drive s Properties box appears NOTE This feature is not available for CD DVD drives 3 Click the Tools tab 4 Click the Check now button The Check Disk All Apps box appears 5 You can choose one or both options Automatically fix file system errors Scan for and attempt recovery of bad sectors 6 Click Start Error checking tests and repairs the disk Your hard disk seems very slow If you have been using your computer for some time your files may have become fragmented Run Disk Defragmenter To do this click Start All Programs Accessories System Tools and then Disk Defrag
197. se it to power the computer eauTion 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 Toshibas Web site at accessories toshiba com Mobile Computing 1 0 7 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 Z 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 The battery may not start charging immediately if gt The battery is extremely hot or cold To ensure that the battery charges to its full capacity wait until it reaches room temperature 50 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit 10 to 26 degrees Celsius The battery is almost completely discharged Leave the power connected and the battery should begin charging after a few minutes HINT Once the battery is fully charged we recommend that you op
198. sed in new firmware releases Special considerations for Windows XP Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP encryption is not enabled on the wireless access point When you install a wireless access point device Windows XP checks if WEP encryption is enabled on the device If it is not enabled Windows XP adds the device to its list of available wireless networks but does not create a wireless connection using the device since the connection would not be secure You can still however use the access point To use an access point without WEP encryption follow these steps Right click the Wireless Network icon in the System Tray far right portion of the Windows Taskbar Click View Available Wireless Networks Select Allow me to connect to the selected wireless network even though it is not secure 21 4 lf Something Goes Wrong DVD operating problems Windows XP will now try to establish a wireless connection The Windows XP wireless management facility does not work If you are using an external Wi Fi adapter a PC Card USB adapter or other variety check if the adapter comes with its own management utility If it does the utility may be disabling the Windows XP wireless management facility in which case you must use the adapter s management utility If the documentation that accompanies the adapter does not provide enough information to determine if this is the case contact that vendor s support group for fur
199. ses that occur simultaneously In communications it means the transmission of more than one bit of information at a time On your computer the parallel port provides a parallel communications interface between the computer and an appropriate device Most modern printers are parallel Compare serial password A unique string of characters entered by a user to verify his or her identity to the computer or the network PC Card A credit card sized expansion card designed to increase the capabilities of notebook computers PC Cards provide functions such as modem fax modem hard disk drive network adapter sound card or SCSI adapter 210 Glossary peripheral Any device such as a printer or joystick that is attached to the computer and controlled by the computer s CPU pixel Short for picture element The smallest dot that can be produced on a screen or printer Plug and Play Generally refers to the computer s ability to automatically configure itself to work with peripheral devices When capitalized refers to a standard that when followed by a device manufacturer allows a PC to configure itself automatically to work with the device pointing device Any device such as the Accupoint II pointing device 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 ce
200. sharing settings Printer settings for the default printer Bluetooth Security Level for example high or medium To create a profile 1 2 3 4 Un Click the icon in the system tray Move the pointer to Profile Click Add The Add Profile screen appears Select Capture and click OK The Add Profile screen appears Enter the name of the profile you want to create Enter any optional comments if desired Click Change Icon and select an icon for this profile 10 11 12 Using ConfigFree with your Toshiba Computer 2 4f ConfigFree Utilities Click the pa icon at the bottom of the screen to display more capture options Under Captured Items select the items you want to capture for this profile If connecting with a wireless network select the desired Auto Switch Settings These options are unavailable if wireless devices have been disabled Under Execute this program after switching click the Browse button and select the program file or Web site URL that is to start after switching to this profile For example to have Internet Explorer start in Windows XP after switching profiles type C Program Files Internet Explorer IEXPLORE EXE Click OK Add Profile X Profile Name New Profile Comment Change Icon i Press to show more capture options Sample Add Profile screen 2 4 8 Using ConfigFree with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities
201. software on page 39 After starting your computer for the first time you may want to gt gt Sd Add more memory see Adding memory on page 48 Connect a mouse see Using a mouse on page 72 Connect a full size keyboard see Using an external keyboard on page 71 Connect an external monitor see Using external display devices on page 69 Connect a local printer see Connecting a local printer on page 72 Connect an external CD DVD drive see Using the libretto DVD Dock on page 91 Install PC Cards see Inserting and removing PC Cards on page 135 492 Getting Started Connecting to a power source 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 WARNING Never pull on a power cord cable to remove a plug from a socket Always grasp the plug directly Failure to follow this instruction may damage the cord cable and or result in a fire or electric shock possibly resulting in serious injury 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 b
202. ss connection Then perform any of the following Steps Microsoft Windows XP or 2000 Click Start All Programs TOSHIBA Networking and then ConfigFree Double click the ConfigFree icon on the taskbar Press the TOSHIBA Assist button if applicable to your system to open the TOSHIBA Assist and then click the ConfigFree icon 236 Using ConfigFree with your Toshiba Computer Getting Started Click the ConfigFree icon 4 on the taskbar and then click the desired utility NOTE lf your computer is not connected to a network the ConfigFree icon on the taskbar is displayed with an X When you start a search for wireless devices ConfigFree Launcher displays on your computer desktop You can then click the appropriate icon on the Launcher to start the desired ConfigFree utilities Wireless LAN Connectivity Doctor Profiles yh RweAe 235P Sample ConfigFree Launcher ConfigFree Launcher can be set to hide from view when it is not in use When this setting is active set the ConfigFree Launcher to Auto hide mode you can re display ConfigFree Launcher by moving the mouse cursor to the right of the screen Using ConfigFree with your Toshiba Computer 23 ConfigFree Utilities ConfigFree Close the ConfigFree Launcher Set the ConfigFree Launcher to Auto hide mode Sample ConfigFree Launcher Auto hide mode setting Sample ConfigFree Launcher coming back into view ConfigF
203. st diskette not the drive is probably causing the problem Run Error checking on the faulty diskette for instructions see Disk drive problems on page 201 20 4 lf Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict DVD ROM or multi function drive problems You cannot access a disc in the drive Make sure the tray which holds the CD ROM or DVD ROM is closed properly Press gently until it clicks into place Open the tray and remove the disc Make sure the tray is clean Any dirt or foreign object can interfere with the laser beam Examine the disc to see if it is dirty If necessary wipe it with a clean cloth dipped in water or a neutral cleaner Replace the disc in the tray Make sure that the disc is lying flat label side uppermost Close the tray carefully making sure it has shut completely You press the disc eject button but the drive tray does not slide out Make sure the computer is connected to a power source and turned on The DVD ROM drive eject mechanism requires power to operate Make sure a program is not accessing the drive and preventing it from ejecting If you need to remove a disc and cannot turn on the computer for example if the battery is completely discharged use a narrow object such as a straightened paper clip to press the manual eject button This button is in the small hole next to the DVD ROM eject button on the face of the DVD ROM tray GAUTION Never use a pencil to
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205. table drive when prompted 6 Follow the on screen prompts for completing the 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 59 Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the recovery partition You have the option of recovering your system to the factory set default using the Hard Drive Recovery partition or recovering just your C drive and leaving other partitions for example a D drive intact or changing the size of your C drive and then recovering it Getting Started 5 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities for the U100 model only To recover your hard disk drive using the utilities stored on your computer s HDD 1 Make sure the computer is turned off 2 Press and hold the 0 zero key on your keyboard while powering on the computer When the computer powers on the TOSHIBA HDD Recovery Utility screen displays TOSHIBA HDD Recovery Utility Please select the recovery method Q il Restore Original Factory Image Recommended Advanced User Options Only 2 Restore Partition C of HDD 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 GAUTION Recovering a hard disk drive to its factory default setting deletes all partitions on the hard disk drive and yo
206. ted line The icon changes to a pair of scissors 2 Click to disconnect from the device Profile Settings The Profile Settings utility lets you save network settings in profiles ConfigFree profiles are useful for easily switching network settings and devices You can switch network settings simply by selecting the profile with the desired settings If you visit a client company occasionally for example you can set up a profile to match that environment and connect to the network Similarly users who access networks in the 246 Using ConfigFree with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities office and at home can set up profiles to handle these networking environments A profile contains the currently configured network settings on the computer as well as information about any network devices The following settings can be saved or captured in a profile Internet settings includes LAN settings proxy server settings and the address of a home page that opens automatically when Internet Explorer starts Devices lets you enable or disable settings of wired and wireless network devices infrared devices and set the power status of Bluetooth antennas TCP IP settings includes DHCP IP address subnet mask default gateway DNS server and WINS server settings Personal firewall settings for Internet connections Dial up connection settings for the default connection File and printer
207. tems 3 TOSHIBA Direct PC Monday Friday 10 00 17 00 Toll Free Tel 0120 13 1100 Direct Dial 03 3457 5916 Fax 03 5444 9450 Device Authorization This device obtains the Technical Regulation Conformity Certification and it belongs to the device class of radio equipment of low power data communication system radio station stipulated in the Radio Law of Japan The Name of the radio equipment EY XF2CS TELECOM ENGINEERING CENTER Approval Number 01 NYDA1305 The following restrictions apply os Do not disassemble or modify the device lt Do not install the embedded wireless module into other device 18 DVD ROM multi function drive safety instructions NIAAA 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
208. ter and come in two sizes 5 25 inch and 3 5 inch Your computer uses 3 5 inch diskettes See also double density diskette high density diskette document Any file created with an application and if saved to disk given a name by which it can be retrieved See also file double click To press the Accupoint II pointing device control button or mouse button rapidly twice without moving the cursor or mouse In the Windows operating system this refers to the primary Accupoint II pointing device control button or left mouse button unless otherwise stated double density diskette A 3 5 inch diskette that can hold up to 720 KB of information half the capacity of a high density diskette See also diskette high density diskette download 1 In communications to receive a file from another computer through a modem or network 2 To send font data from the computer to a printer See also upload drag To hold down the Accupoint II pointing device control button or mouse button while moving the cursor to drag a selected object In the Windows operating system this refers to the primary Accupoint II pointing device 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 wn 065 DVD ROM digital versatile or video disc read only memory A very high capacity storage medium that uses laser optics
209. ternet Take frequent breaks to avoid repetitive motion injuries and eyestrain Do not turn off the computer if a drive indicator light indicates a drive is active Turning off the computer while it is reading from or writing to a disk may damage the disk the drive or both Before turning off the computer use the Turn off computer command or Standby command See Using Standby on page 100 to learn more about Standby The Windows XP operating system records information such as your desktop setup during its shutdown procedure If you do not let the Windows XP operating system shut down normally details such as new icon positions may be lost 80 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Using the keyboard Your computer s keyboard contains character keys control keys function keys and special Windows keys which provide all the functionality of a full size keyboard Sample keyboard Character keys Typing with the character keys is very much like typing on a typewriter except that The space bar creates a space character instead of just passing over an area of the page gt The lowercase letter 1 el and the number 1 are not interchangeable gt The uppercase letter O and the number 0 are not interchangeable Making your keyboard emulate a full size keyboard Although your computer s keyboard layout is compatible with a standard full size keyboard it has
210. th a user specified size GAUTION 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 Getting Started DO Hard Drive Recovery Utilities for the U100 model only before proceeding 2 Click Yes to begin the restoration and to specify the size of the C drive Press the Left Right Arrow keys to increase decrease the C drive size by 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 Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media If you need to recover your computer to the default factory setup you can re build the system using your Hard Drive Recovery Utilities To recover your hard disk drive using the utilities b
211. 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 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 62 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities for the U100 model only Checking the HDD operating status After restoring your hard disk drive you can check its status as follows 1 Click Start Control Panel Administrative Tools Computer Management and then Disk Management 2 Highlight the hard disk drive in the Volume list to display its status in the lower portion of the screen Deleting the Hard Disk Recovery Utility You can delete the HDD recovery partition without losing your data 1 Click Start All Programs Hard Disk Recovery Utilities and then Delete Hard Disk Recovery Partition The Delete Hard Disk Recovery Utility warning screen displays Delete Hard Disk Recovery Utility T 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 dick on the Cancel button cone Sample Delete Hard Disk Recovery Utility screen 2 Click OK to continue Getting Started 63 Installing drivers and application
212. the sensor Lightly touch the sensor then while keeping your finger level swipe your finger towards you until the sensor surface becomes visible on the screen Ensure that the center of your fingerprint is on the sensor while swiping the finger After you swipe your finger one of the following occurs The screen displays a green fingerprint indicating a successful capture Click Next to continue The screen displays a red fingerprint indicating that the capture attempt failed In this case swipe your finger again 1 0 Toshiba Utilities Fingerprint recognition utility The Capture Fingerprint screen lets you try up to three times to capture your fingerprint If you fail to capture your fingerprint after three tries click Back to return to the Choose Finger screen then click Next and restart the capture process 7 The Verify Fingerprint screen appears To verify your fingerprint swipe your finger on the sensor Verification is successful if the message Verification Successful appears and the fingerprint turns green Click Next to continue Ornniass Enrollment Wizard Verify Fingerprint The selected finger has been enrolled in OmniPass Verification Successful Back Next i Cancel Sample Verify Fingerprint screen 8 OmniPass asks if you wish to enroll another fingerprint Click Yes When you are finished enrolling the second fingerprint click Next in the Verify Fingerprint screen
213. the batteries on page 106 The computer displays the Non System disk or disk error message Make sure there is no diskette in the optional external diskette drive If there is a diskette in the drive remove it and press any key to continue If pressing any key does not work press Ctrl Alt and Del to restart the computer For more information see The computer is not accessing the hard disk or the optional external diskette drive on page 187 The Windows operating system is not working Once you are familiar with the desktop and used to the way the operating system responds to your work routine you can easily detect if the operating system is not working correctly For example The operating system fails to start after the Starting Windows XP message appears The operating system takes a long time to start The operating system responds differently from the normal routine The screen does not look right Unless a hardware device has failed problems usually occur when you change the system in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device If you experience any of these problems use the options in the Startup menu to fix the problem lf Something Goes Wrong 1 89 The Windows operating system is not working Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to start properly you may have to change your system s configuration or verify the startup procedure to
214. the display panel Using Standby The Standby command puts the computer into a power saving mode Standby holds the current mode of the computer in memory so that when you restart the computer you can continue working from where you left off Learning the Basics OT Powering down the computer 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 CAUTION lf you power down using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully your unsaved information will be lost Be sure to save your work first To power down the computer using the Standby command click Start Turn off computer and select Stand By Turn off computer g iy o Stand By Restart Cancel Sample Turn off computer Windows dialog box NOTE If you hold down the Shift key Stand By becomes Hibernate in the Turn off computer dialog box To enter hibernation mode you must hold down the Shift key while you select Hibernate The computer saves the status of all open programs and files turns off the display and goes into a low power mode The on off
215. the operation of your equipment the telephone company will give you notice in writing to allow you to make any changes necessary to maintain uninterrupted service If Problems Arise If this equipment causes harm to the telephone network the telephone company will notify you in advance that temporary discontinuance of service may be required But if advanced notice is not practical the telephone company will notify the customer as soon as possible Also you will be advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC if you believe it is necessary If trouble is experienced with this equipment for repair or limited warranty information please contact Toshiba Corporation Toshiba America Information Systems Inc or an authorized representative of Toshiba or the Toshiba Support Centre within the United States at 800 457 7777 or Outside the United States at 949 859 4273 If the equipment is causing harm to the telephone network the telephone company may request that you disconnect the equipment until the problem is resolved Disconnection If you should ever decide to permanently disconnect your modem from its present line please call the telephone company and let them know of this change Fax Branding The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful for any person to use a computer or other electronic device including Fax machines to send any message unless such message clearly contains in a margin at the top
216. ther advice DVD operating problems If you experience a problem playing DVDs you may be able to fix the problem yourself For general problems playing a DVD title try the following Steps 1 Verify that the disc is in a format that the drive supports 2 Ensure that the disc is properly inserted in the drive tray 3 Ensure that the Display properties are not True Color 24 bit If it is set to 24 bit color there will be a video format error To verify your display settings Click Start Control Panel Appearance and Themes and double click Display Click on the Settings tab and check the Color Palette It should be set to High Color 16 bit If itis not set to High Color change the settings to 16 bit color and click OK 4 Clean the disc and try again A dirty drive can also cause audio problems If you have tried several discs and all fail consider sending your drive to an authorized service provider to get it cleaned lf Something Goes Wrong 2 5 DVD operating problems 5 Verify that your computer recognizes your DVD ROM drive To do this Double click the My Computer icon on the desktop The DVD ROM drive should appear in the list See Checking device properties on page 194 for instructions on using Device Manager to view the DVD ROM properties Check the Toshiba Web site for new information on DVD ROM drives and their operation A blank screen appears while watching a DVD ROM movie or
217. tilities Fingerprint recognition utility fingerprint recognition technology to verify your identity so no one else can use your master password even if they know what it is To use OmniPass you need to establish a master password and register two fingerprints from two separate fingers which OmniPass will use to verify your identity Then you provide OmniPass with the appropriate information for each user account application programs Web sites etc that 1s to be covered by the master password Enrolling in OmniPass Before using OmniPass you must specify your user name and password specify the device to be used for fingerprint authentication and capture your fingerprints This process is called enrollment Before you can enroll in OmniPass you must have a Windows login password If you do not have one create one as follows 1 Click Start then select Control Panel 2 Double click User Accounts then select Change an Account 3 Select the user from the list then select Create Password and follow the instructions 4 When you are finished creating a Windows password you are ready to enroll in OmniPass Toshiba Utilities 1 6 Fingerprint recognition utility To enroll in OmniPass perform the following steps 1 Click Start then select All Programs Softex OmniPass Enrollment Wizard 2 The enrollment wizard displays the welcome screen Click Enroll to continue a Tami ae E n talinnt H iz ard s
218. tion you use in your office to the one you use at home The Auto Switch feature contains options for automatically switching between wired and wireless devices With these options the computer automatically switches to a wireless LAN network when the cable of the wired LAN network is removed from the computer When the cable is reconnected the connection to the wired LAN is re established To use the Automatic Switch feature Right click the icon in the system tray Click Auto Switch The Auto Switch dialog box appears Check Enable Wireless when cable disconnect occurs Click OK Aa WwW N m NOTE If your computer is connected to multiple wireless LAN devices the Auto Switch SSID feature is disabled To enable this feature only one wireless LAN device can be used Using ConfigFree with your Toshiba Computer 2 D Semi Automatic Switch Feature Semi Automatic Switch Feature The Semi Automatic feature alerts you when the computer connects to a Service Set Identifier SSID stored in a profile When the computer connects to the designated SSID a notification window appears You can then click this window to connect using the settings specified in the profile To use the Semi Automatic Switch feature Right click the icon in the system tray Click Auto Switch The Auto Switch dialog box appears Select the Auto Switch SSID tab Select the profile to be automatically selected when the SSID is detected
219. title Disable the Shut off Monitor feature in the Display Properties using the following steps 1 Click the secondary mouse button on a blank area of the desktop Click Properties Click the Screen Saver tab Deselect Shut off Monitor Jumping video lines appear around the DVD ROM video window To change the screen s display resolution 1 Click Start Control Panel The Control Panel window appears Click Appearance and Themes and double click the Display icon The Display Properties dialog box appears Click the Settings tab Next to the words Desktop Area move the slider to a lower setting such as 800 x 600 or 640 x 480 Click OK 216 If Something Goes Wrong DVD operating problems DVD titles games or applications appear distorted Having Stretch enabled when your video resolution is set to 640 x 480 or 800 x 600 can cause distortion To disable Stretch follow the instructions below 1 nan Aa UO N Right click the Desktop select Properties Select the Settings tab Select the Advanced Flat Panel tab Click Disable Display Stretch Feature Click OK The screen saver runs while you are watching a movie or title If the screen saver is enabled it runs on top of any movie or ttle you are watching To disable the screen saver 1 Click Start Control Panel The Control Panel window appears Click Appearance and Themes and double click the Display icon The Display Prope
220. tlet Setting up your printer If you started your computer with a printer connected and turned on it may have been detected automatically Plug and Play If it was not then you will need to install the printer driver for the model of printer that is connected to your computer You install the printer driver either by following the instructions indicated in your printer manual or by using the operating system s Add Printer Wizard If you plan to set up a printer later click Cancel Using the Add Printer Wizard To set up a printer with the Add Printer Wizard 1 Click Start Control Panel Printers and Other Hardware and then Printers and Faxes The Printers and Faxes window appears T Priniers and Faru Fle Edt Wess Ferie Toit Helo Om Prier ake Sample Printers and Faxes window T 4 Getting Started Setting up your printer 2 Click Add Printer The Add Printer Wizard starts 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 Jj through a USB port for any other hot pluggable port such as IEEE 1394 infrared and so on you do not need to use this wizard Click Cancel to close the 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 yo
221. tor does not glow power is not being supplied Check the connections for the AC adapter and power cord cable 5 Charge the battery pack until the battery light glows green 1 1 Mobile Computing Disposing of used batteries gt If you have extra battery packs rotate their use gt If you will not be using the system for an extended period more than one month remove the battery pack Disconnect the AC adapter when the battery is fully charged Overcharging makes the battery hot and shortens its life If you are not going to use the computer for more than eight hours disconnect the AC adapter Store spare battery packs in a cool dry place out of direct sunlight Disposing of used batteries When a battery pack nears the end of its life its ability to hold a charge will decrease When the battery pack needs to be replaced the main battery light flashes amber shortly after you have fully recharged the battery You must discard a battery if it becomes damaged AWARNING Never attempt to dispose of a battery pack by burning or by throwing it into a fire and never allow exposure to a heating apparatus e g microwave oven Heat can cause a battery pack to explode and possibly cause serious injury Always dispose of used battery packs in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations Put insulating tape such as cellophane tape on the electrode during transportation to avoid a possibl
222. ttern that polarizes the light passing through it A filter over the electrodes permits only non polarized light to pass to the surface of the display creating light and dark pixels load To move information from a storage device such as a hard disk into memory for processing local area network See LAN logical drive A section of a disk that is recognized by the operating system as a separate disk drive A system s logical drives may differ from its physical drives For example a single hard disk drive may be partitioned into two or more logical drives M megabyte MB A unit of data equal to 1 048 576 bytes 1024 x 1024 bytes See also bytes memory Typically refers to the computer s main memory where programs are run and data is temporarily stored and processed Memory can be volatile and hold data temporarily such as RAM or it can be nonvolatile and hold data permanently such as ROM A computer s main memory is RAM See RAM ROM microprocessor See central processing unit CPU MIDI Musical Instrument Digital Interface A standard for connecting musical instruments synthesizers and computers The MIDI standard provides a way of translating music into a form computers can use and vice versa modem Short for modulator demodulator A device that converts information from digital to analog and back to digital enabling information to pass back and forth between digital comput
223. u To continue click Next Sample Add Printer Wizard 3 Click Next The Add Printer Wizard asks you to select your printer TECHNICAL NOTE If your printer is Plug and Play the operating system recognizes it automatically You can ignore the remainder of this section See your printer manual 4 If the printer you are setting up Is not connected to a network select Local printer attached to this computer If you select Local printer check Automatically detect and install my Plug and Play printer Is connected to a network select Network printer or a printer attached to another computer Getting Started 15 Setting up your printer 5 Click Next The Add Printer Wizard prompts you to select your printer 6 Select your printer from the list of manufacturers and printers click Next 7 Select the port settings according to the instructions in your printer s documentation and the port to which your printer is connected then click Next The Add Printer Wizard prompts you to enter a printer name 8 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 9 To set up the printer to be the default printer for the operating system click Yes 10 Click Next The operating system prompts you to print a test page 11 If your printer is connected and turned on click Next To complete
224. u need to do to access the resource is to pass the authentication in effect for that resource you no longer need to remember and enter the login information This is of great benefit when 1 4 Toshiba Utilities Fingerprint recognition utility OmniPass is used to remember the login credentials for many different resources To use the Remember Password procedure to cause OmniPass to remember the login credentials for a resource 1 Bring up the application or direct your web browser to access the Web site When prompted to log in enter all of the requested information such as user name and password but DO NOT LOG IN yet e g do not click Enter OK etc Right click the OmniPass system tray icon and select Remember Password from the submenu The Windows cursor changes to a gold key amp This is the OmniPass cursor Click the OmniPass cursor anywhere within the login prompt window but DO NOT click any button to commence login e g Login or Submit In the Friendly Name window enter a short description of the application or Web site such as X YZ Credit Card Password OmniPass Friendly Name hehe ee J x Ente a Friendy Hame to identik the paseword bow thet you psl asked Onn ass to remember Fo example a Friendy Hare would be something like Personal Credit Card Password This Friendly Mame val be uted bo identity the password bos in tie ewent OnnPass can not fill in tie password automatica
225. until you select the desired power profile The power profile options are Full Power High Power Normal DVD Playback Presentation and Long Life 3 Release the Fn key The pop up window disappears You are now in the selected mode For more information on setting the battery power profile see Power Management on page 150 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 If you need more portable power Toshiba provides these options Purchase extra battery packs we Purchase a battery charger that charges one main battery pack and one secondary battery pack at a time Chapter 4 Exploring Your Computers Features In this chapter you will explore some of the special features of your libretto U100 U105 notebook computer Exploring the desktop The desktop is the launching pad for everything you can do in the Windows XP Professional operating system You can use its features to start programs find documents set up system components and perform most other computing tasks Que HINT The illustrated examples in this guide may appear pts Slightly different from the screens displayed by your system iN Ji The differences are not significant and do not indicate any change in the functionality of your system 120 Exploring Your Computer s Features 1 21 Exploring th
226. ur information will be lost Be sure to save your work first 1 Press 1 on the keyboard to recover your hard disk drive to its original factory setting A confirmation message displays reminding you that all data will be lost during the recovery process Be sure you have saved your work before proceeding 2 Click Yes to begin the recovery Once complete a message displays that the HDD has been recovered 3 Press any key on the keyboard to restart the computer D 8 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities for the U100 model only Recovering the C partition of the HDD without changing the current partition size CAUTION Recovering the C drive to its factory default setting reformats your drive and your information on the recovered drive will be lost Be sure to save your work first If you have created other partitions for example a D drive those partitions and any information on them will not be affected and will remain intact To recover only your C drive 1 Press 2 on the keyboard when the TOSHIBA HDD Recovery Utility screen displays A confirmation message appears reminding you that all information on the C drive will be lost during the recovery process Be sure you have saved your work before proceeding 2 Click Yes to begin the restoration Once complete a message displays that the HDD has been recovered 3 Press any key on your keyboard to restart the computer Recovering the C partition wi
227. urned to CDs or DVDs refer to Creating Recovery CDs DVDs on page 55 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 60 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities for the U100 model only TOSHIBA HDD Recovery Utility Please select Ct fall Restore Original Factory Image Recommended Advanced User Options Only 2 Restore Partition C of HDD only 3 Restore Image to entire HDD without HDD Recovery Area Please turn off the computer if you want to abort and exit Sample TOSHIBA HDD Recovery Utility screen Recovering the original factory image recommended GAUTION Recovering a hard disk drive to its factory default setting deletes all partitions on the hard disk drive and your information will be lost Be sure to save your work first 1 Press 1 on the keyboard to recover your hard disk drive to its original factory setting A confirmation message displays reminding you that all data will be lost during the recovery process Be sure you have saved your work before proceeding 2 Click Yes to begin the recovery process Once complete a message displays that the HDD has been recovered 3 Press any key on the keyboard to restart the computer Recovering the C partition of the HDD only CAUTION Recovering the C drive to its factory default setting reformats you
228. uter to a network 126 An overview of using the Internet neee 129 The Internet ctnsecseatecaeeaectesaneassonorantessaeecenseausecs 129 The World Wide Web ccce 129 Internet Service Providers 130 Connecting to the Internet ccn 130 Surfing the Internet cece eee eres 131 Internet features 131 Uploading to and downloading files from The Internet arrens 132 Contents 2 D Exploring audio features csc 133 Recording SOUMGS irsesnierecniacieninis 133 Using external speakers or headphones 134 Inserting and removing PC Cards 135 Inserting a PC Card cen 135 Removing a PC Card cees 136 setting up a PC Card for your computer 137 Using a Secure Digital SD card eee 137 Inserting an SD Card ncccsscr 137 Removing an SD Card Leccen 138 Chapter 5 Toshiba Utilitie ccc escescsseseesceseeseeeeee 140 URES exqpane ates ceed eeu ew ae eee eer 141 Starting Fn eSse eeren 141 Using the keyboard or pointing device to ASOKO 6S ee 143 Viewing existing key assignments 144 Changing or removing existing key ASSIGNMENTS errereen 145 OSH NGG SU cect cecese ptt cc ceeer scence nescence 145 CONMECE cee ccccsccccseeccsescsssesesseeseseuaseaeeeeeaes 146 US ce cases aeecceeaceesaaucnsecsencaie se cuccasseercauecen 146 POCELO eee ee nee one eee eee en 147 OPTIMIZE cece ccc ececeeeseseeesesesseeseeeeaneeeeaes 147 PC Diagnostic Tool ou ccc ceccesseeesseeeeeeseneen 148 Quick Launch Utilit
229. ve 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 After a period of time the battery will lose its ability to perform at maximum capacity and will need to be replaced This is normal for all batteries To purchase a new battery pack see your accessories information that shipped with your computer or visit the Toshiba Web site at accessories toshiba com Refer to this site often to stay 1 98 lf Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict current on the most recent software and hardware options for your computer and for other product information For more information on maximizing battery power see Charging the main battery on page 45 Keyboard problems If when you type strange things happen or nothing happens the problem may be related to the keyboard itself The keyboard produces unexpected characters A keypad overlay may be on If the numlock light or cursor control mode light is on press Fn and F10 simultaneously to turn off the cursor control mode light or Fn and F11 simultaneously to turn off the numlock light If the problem occurs when both the keypad overlays are off make sure the software you are using is not remapping the keyboard Refer to the software do
230. ways 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 pcsupport toshiba com in the United States for more information Bluetooth and Wireless LAN devices operate within the same radio frequency range and may interfere with one another If you use Bluetooth and Wireless LAN devices simultaneously you may occasionally experience a less than optimal network performance or even lose your network connection If you should experience any such problem immediately turn off either one of your Bluetooth or Wireless LAN Please contact Toshiba PC product support on Web site http www toshiba europe com computers tnt bluetooth htm in Europe or pcsupport toshiba com in the United States for more information Bluetooth wireless technology and your Health The products with Bluetooth wireless technology like other radio devices emit radio frequency electromagnetic energy The level of energy emitted by devices with B uetooth wireless technology however is far much less than the electromagnetic energy emitted by wireless devices like for example mobile phones Because products with B uetooth wireless technology operate within the guidelines found in radio frequency safety standards and recommendation
231. wing track on the disc Inserting discs CD or DVD To insert a disc into the libretto DVD Dock drive 1 Make sure the drive in use indicator light is off 2 Press the drive s eject button The disc tray slides partially out of the drive about 1 inch 3 Grasp the disc tray and pull it fully open 4 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 96 CAUTION Handle DVDs and CDs carefully making contact only with the center hole and edge Never touch the surface of the disc Never stack discs If you incorrectly handle the discs you could lose data 5 Place the disc carefully in the disc tray label side up 6 Gently press the disc onto the center spindle until you feel it click into place Be careful not to touch the drive s lens located underneath the drive s spindle or the area around it Doing so could cause the drive to malfunction Q 4 Learning the Basics Playing audio 7 Make sure the disc is completely on the spindle and is lying flat on the tray CAUTION lf you insert the disc incorrectly it may jam the drive If this happens contact your network administrator for assistance 8 Push the disc tray in by pressing gently on the center of the tray until it clicks into place You are ready to use the disc Playing audio Insert an audio CD and close the disc tray If t
232. y button Fn esse displays the Add Edit Command dialog box with the Description Command Line and Working Directory fields automatically completed 6 Click OK to close the Add Edit Command dialog box with your key assignment in place The program or document is now associated with the key you just selected To open the program or document press Fn plus the appropriate key from within any Windows program Toshiba Utilities 1 43 Fn esse Using the keyboard or pointing device to assign keys To assign a key to open a program or document start Fn esse and either gt Sd 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 td x Direct Assign an Fnkey to launch an application directly Popup Assign an Fanke to popup a list that is i used to launch an application Clear Clear the current Foker assignment r Help if Confirm 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 1 4 4 Toshiba Utiliti
233. y oo cee eeeeeeeeees 149 Power Management ccccccsceesessseeeeeeeesseees 150 IOUS SIMI eoi 152 Hotkey Utility oo esse eeeeeeeeeen 152 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 153 Setting user passwordS uo eee cece eceseeeeeteeeeseees 155 Using an instant password 155 Setting a user password ccecce 156 Disabling a user password useen 156 20 Contents Using a supervisor password 157 Setting a supervisor PASSWOM c cece 157 Deleting a supervisor paSSwod 0068 158 MOD ProtecilOn ecnin asters acesscucne 158 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility ene 160 CD DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer acc 161 TOSHIBA Accessibility 0 eeseeeseeeeees 162 TOSHIBA SD Memory Boot Utility ee 163 Booting from a bootable SD card 164 Fingerprint recognition utility ee 165 Enrolling in OMNIPASS cece cee eeeeeseeeee 166 Replacing your PaSSWOMS c ccceeeseeeeeees 172 Remembering passwords ccce 173 Authentication settings ccceseesesseeeeeees 175 Password management ccceeesseeeeeeees 1 6 OmniPass user identities c eee eee 177 Identities and password management 180 Care and maintenance of your fingerprint Lee eRe ae E E E 181 Fingerprint sensor limitations c eee 183 Chapter 6 If Something Goes Wrong 184 Problems that are easy to fiX nccc 184 Problems when you turn on the computer 186 The Windows operating system is not working

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