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Toshiba M200 Laptop User Manual

1. f Sample Illustration 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 132 Exploring Your Computer s Features Using an ExpressCard Using an ExpressCard Available on certain models The ExpressCard slot supports the use of ExpressCard media The slot also supports hot swapping which allows you to replace one ExpressCard with another while the computer is on Inserting an ExpressCard Before you insert an ExpressCard refer to the documentation that comes with the card to see if you need to do anything before you insert it To insert an ExpressCard 1 Locate the ExpressCard slot on the side of the computer 2 Insert the ExpressCard or Sample Illustration Inserting an ExpressCard 3 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 an ExpressCard to 1 Prepare the card for removal by clicking the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the Notification Area and then selecting the card or device you want to remove If the system is unable to prepare
2. Mute Password security Power Plan Sleep Hibernation Display switch Brightness control Wireless communication switch TouchPad switch Display resolution switch 192 Hot Keys TOSHIBA Cards Hot Key Cards 1 93 Using the Hot Key Cards The Hot Key Cards are normally hidden from view The Cards appear only when the pointing device is moved to the top center edge of the screen In addition a Hot Key Card can be displayed by pressing the associated hot key NOTE Hot keys are keys that when pressed in combination with the Fn key turn system functions on and off Hot keys have a legend on the key indicating the option or feature the key controls To use the Hot Key Cards using the pointing device 1 Move the cursor to the top center edge of the screen The TOSHIBA Cards appear along the top of the screen rt Fi Fa m E T T E ra H k 5 o B D tt si i ae Sample Image Hot Key Card display 2 Double click the Card for the system function to be modified The selected Card is displayed full size with its available options below it All other Cards are again hidden from view 3 Click the desired option To use a Hot Key Card using a hot key 1 Press the hot key associated with the desired function The associated hot key card appears at the top of the screen with its available options below it 2 To cycle through the displayed options hold down Fn and pres
3. To connect an optional external USB diskette drive connect the cable to one of the computer s USB ports Sample Illustration Connecting an optional external USB diskette drive Turning off the computer CAUTION Pressing the power button before shutting down the Windows operating system could cause you to lose your work Make sure the system indicator panel s disk light and the drive in use light are off If you turn off the power while a disk disc is being accessed you may lose data or damage the disk disc and or drive It is a good idea to turn off your computer when you are not using it for a while If you are using the computer for the first time leave the computer plugged into a power source even though the computer is off to fully charge the main battery Options for turning off the computer Depending on the operating system installed you have more than one option available for turning off the computer Shut Down Hibernate and Sleep Each option has its advantages Use the Shut Down or Hibernate command if you will not be using the computer for several days or if you must turn off your computer You must turn off your computer in order to upgrade your computer s internal hardware such as memory Getting Started 11 Turning off the computer TECHNICAL NOTE Before using the Shut Down option to turn off your computer save your files and make sure all disk disc activity lights are
4. Using the i LINK port The i LINK port on the side of the computer provides an extremely fast data transfer rate In addition to high speed the i LINK port also supports isochronous data transfer the delivery of data at a guaranteed rate This makes it ideal for devices that transfer high levels of data in real time such as video devices As with USB ports the i LINK port supports both Plug and Play automatic configuration and hot swapping the ability to connect and disconnect devices while the computer is on Chapter 5 Utilities 136 Your computer includes several utilities designed to help you to reconfigure your system to best meet your individual needs Together these allow you to ascertain certain system details set additional options or change default options These utilities are described in this chapter TOSHIBA Assist Supervisor password User password TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility Mouse Utility Toshiba Hardware Setup TOSHIBA Zooming Utility TOSHIBA Button Support CD DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer TOSHIBA Accessibility ConfigFree Utiliti TOSHIBA dasa 3 TOSHIBA Assist ae The TOSHIBA Assist provides quick access to computer functions and allows you to customize a range of computer settings To access TOSHIBA Assist do one of the following Double click the TOSHIBA Assist shortcut icon on the desktop Click Start
5. Registering your computer with Toshiba Product registration is strongly recommended and allows Toshiba to send you periodic updates announcements and special offers applicable to your product Product registration can be completed during the initial start up process of your computer If you decide not to register at that time you can either double click the Toshiba Registration icon on your desktop or go to the Toshiba Web site at www register toshiba com at a later time Failure to complete Product Registration will not diminish Customer rights under the Toshiba limited Warranty NOTE To register online you must be connected to the Internet Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory Toshiba recommends Setting up your software See Setting up your software on page 41 After starting your computer for the first time you may want to Add more memory see Adding memory optional on page 48 Connect a mouse see Using a mouse on page 67 Connect a full size keyboard see Using an external keyboard on page 67 Connect an external monitor see Using external display devices on page 65 Connect a local printer see Connecting a printer on page 68 Connect an optional external disk drive see Connecting an optional external diskette drive on page 69 Install PC Cards see Using PC Cards on page 130 Getti
6. NOTE The Windows operating system records information such as your desktop setup during its shutdown procedure If you do not let the Windows operating system shut down normally details such as new icon positions may be lost Learning the Basics 85 Using the keyboard Using the keyboard Your computer s keyboard contains character keys control keys function keys and special Windows keys providing all the anada of a full size inanan IEAI eJ El I EB a a Ea F12 IEAI a a 0 Z 3 e e 0 DEL lele EERE Sample Illustration Keyboard Character keys Typing with the character keys is very much like typing on a typewriter except that The space bar creates a space character instead of just passing over an area of the page The lowercase letter 1 el and the number 1 are not interchangeable The uppercase letter O and the number 0 are not interchangeable Making your keyboard emulate a full size keyboard Although your computer s keyboard layout is compatible with a standard full size keyboard it has fewer keys A standard full size keyboard has two Enter Ctrl and Alt keys editing keys cursor positioning keys and a numeric keypad Pressing the Fn key simultaneously in combination with one of the specially marked keys allows you to emulate a full size keyboard Your
7. 1 Locate the headphone jack on the computer 2 Using any necessary adapters plug the cable from the headphones or external speakers into the headphone jack The headphone jack requires a 16 ohm stereo mini jack To adjust the volume For external speakers use the volume controls on each speaker For headphones use the computer s volume control Web Cam Available on certain models Your computer may come with a built in web cam With this web cam you can do the following Take pictures and record videos with your notebook computer Chat with others and have them see you while using instant messaging IM programs amp Have video conference calls NOTE To E mail instant message or video conference you must be connected to the Internet Depending on your computer model the process of sending E mail taking pictures or recording video messages may vary 1 30 Exploring Your Computer s Features Using PC Cards Using PC Cards Available on certain models L TECHNICAL NOTE For PCMCIA compatible PC Cards check the f package to make sure they conform to the PCMCIA 2 1 standard or S later Other cards may work with your computer but are likely to be much more difficult to set up and use Your notebook computer comes with a PC Card slot and supports two types of PC Cards that you can install Type I cards e Type II cards The PC Card slot supports hot swapping which allows
8. Adobe and Photoshop are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and or other countries Memory Stick Memory Stick PRO and 1 LINK are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation Secure Digital and SD are trademarks of SD Card Association MultiMediaCard and MMC are trademarks of MultiMediaCard Association xD Picture Card is a trademark of Fuji Photo Film Co Ltd 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 product 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 elae org Contents Introduction vu eeecccccecseescsceecscseessscsessetsssssetstsesnseeneneeeneee 34 This guide eseese 35 Safety CONS een 36 Other iCONS used 36 Other documentation eeeeererenn 37 SENICE OPONS serieren knina daeexataiduinnctateticuate 37 Chapter 1 Getting Started seeeisseeeeseeeeeseeresserererererses 38 Selecting a place tO WOFK ccce 38 Creating a computer friendly environment 38 Keeping yo
9. Advanced settings B Change settings that are currently unavailable Balanced Active Select the power plan that you want to customize and then choose settings that reflect how you want your computer to manage power Power buttons and lid Lid close action On battery Sleep Plugged in Sleep Power button action On battery Sleep Plugged in Sleep Start menu power button On battery Sleep Plunaned in Sleen Restore plan defaults Sample Image Advanced settings tab of Power Options screen 4 Click Power buttons and lid to display the actions that you can configure 5 Select the options you want from the drop down lists NOTE These options can be set separately for how they operate while the computer is running on battery power or while connected to AC power Lid close action Set this option to Shut down if you want the computer to shut down when you close the display panel Power button action Set this option to Shut down if you want the computer to shut down when you press the power button Start menu power button Set this option to Shut down if you want the computer to shut down when you click the power button in the Start menu Getting Started 15 Turning off the computer 6 Click Apply 7 Click OK Once the computer is configured you can turn it off by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel depending on the options set
10. Power Plans You can choose a predefined Power Plan or select your own combination of power options To do this 1 Click Start Control Panel Mobile PC and then Power Options The Windows Power Options window appears Select a power plan Power plans can Balp you kanae your conmgeders pedonmunce or eaea aiy Make a plan achet by seeing A or choose a plan ard Customuce A by changing obs power selberge o ree rors about poever plans Plant thaws on the briten maba leei Battery Ite 28 Change plan settings Peleman 345 Firat tirait Tattan iie appara Change plan aettings Pofemance e i High pericemande Battery ite oo Charge plan sethngs Peteemance Witt Sample Image Windows Power Options window 1 1 0 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power 2 Select an appropriate plan for your work environment or create your own custom plan 3 Click Create a Power Plan to set up a new plan NOTE To edit a plan or to edit advanced settings continue to the following Steps 4 Click Change Plan Settings to choose the plan you want to edit This screen allows you to change basic settings 5 Click Change Advanced Settings to access settings for battery notification levels hard drive power save time etc You can click on the plus signs to expand each item and to see what settings are available for each item 6 Click Save Changes to save the plan changes you have performed By default the three po
11. Restarting your computer To start the computer up again press the power button until the on off light glows blue If you turn off the computer by closing the display panel you can start it again by opening the display panel Using and configuring Hibernation mode To turn off the computer using the Hibernation command 1 Click Start and then click the arrow next to the Lock button in the lower right part of the Start menu The Shut Down menu appears lay Windows Photo Gallery Connect To Switch User J Log Off h Windows Ultimate Extras Control Panel ak Default Programs Restart Sleep Help and Support All Programs Hibernate Shut Down Arrow Start Shut Down Menu Sample Image Shut Down menu 2 Click Hibernate The computer saves the state of all open programs and files turns off the display and then turns off 16 Getting Started Turning off the computer Configuring Hibernation mode options You can place the computer into Hibernation mode by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel You can also specify an amount of time after which the computer automatically goes into Hibernation mode To use any of these methods you first need to enable them using the Power Options feature 1 Click Start Control Panel System and Maintenance and P then Power Options The Power Options window appears 2 Click Change plan settings under the power plan t
12. The Previous track button returns to the preceding track on the disc The Next track button skips to the following track on the disc Inserting a compact disc To insert a compact disc into the drive 1 Make sure the computer is turned on The drive will not open if the computer s power is off Make sure the drive s in use indicator light is off Press the drive s eject button The disc tray slides partially out of the drive about 1 inch 96 Learning the Basics Using the optical drive Sample Illustration Drive tray fully extended 5 Hold the disc by its edges and check that it is free of dust If the disc is dusty clean it as described in Caring for CD or DVD discs on page 100 6 Place the disc carefully in the disc tray label side up Sample Illustration Positioning the disc in the drive 7 Gently press the disc onto the center spindle until it clicks into place Handle DVDs and CDs carefully making contact only with the center hole and edge Do not touch the surface of the disc Do not stack discs If you incorrectly handle the discs you could lose data Learning the Basics Q Using the optical drive y 8 Make sure the disc is completely on the spindle and is lying flat on the tray CAUTION f you insert the disc incorrectly it may jam the drive If this happens contact Toshiba support for assistance 9 Push the disc tray in by pressing gently on the center of the tray u
13. Windows button Opens the Start menu Application key Has a similar function as the secondary mouse button Learning the Basics 87 Using the keyboard Overlay keys The keys with gray numbers and symbols on the front of them form the numeric and cursor overlay This overlay lets you enter numeric data or control the cursor as you would using the 10 key keypad on a desktop computer s keyboard m rE ii _ 3 Illustration Numeric and cursor Bare overlay Using the overlay to type numeric data The keys with the numbers on their right front are the numeric overlay keys To turn the numeric overlay on press Fn and F11 simultaneously The numeric mode light on the keyboard indicator panel glows when the numeric overlay is on To disable the numeric overlay hold down the Fn key and press F11 again The numeric mode light on the keyboard indicator panel goes out Using the overlay for cursor control The keys with the gray arrows and symbols on their left front are the cursor control overlay keys To turn the cursor control overlay on press Fn and F10 simultaneously The cursor control mode light on the keyboard indicator panel glows when the cursor control overlay is on To disable the cursor control overlay hold down the Fn key and press F10 again The cursor control mode light on the keyb
14. modem Short for modulator demodulator A device that converts information from digital to analog and back to digital enabling information to pass back and forth between digital computers and analog telephone lines motherboard The computer s main circuit board that contains the processor memory and other primary components MS DOS prompt See system prompt multi function drive A DVD drive that can read and write to CD and DVD media multimedia A combination of two or more media such as sound animation and video in a computer program or presentation Musical Instrument Digital Interface See MIDI N network A collection of computers and associated devices that are connected by communications facilities A network allows you to share data and peripheral devices such as printers with other users and to exchange electronic mail non interlaced A method of refreshing a computer screen in which each pixel of every line is refreshed as the electron beam scans across and down the screen Compare interlaced Glossary 21 QO 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 Inter
15. warm swapping and is not supported For more information on Hibernation and Sleep modes see Hibernation mode on page 71 and Sleep mode on page 71 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 ExpressCard problems Available on certain models ExpressCards include many types of devices such as a removable hard disk additional memory or a pager Most ExpressCard problems occur during installation and setup of new cards If you are having trouble getting one or more of these devices to work together several sections in this chapter may apply Resource conflicts can cause problems when using ExpressCards See Resolving a hardware conflict on page 164 If your system does not have built in drivers for your ExpressCard and the card did not come with an operating system driver it may not work under the operating system Contact the manufacturer of the ExpressCard for information about using the card under the operating system ExpressCard checklist Make sure the card is inserted properly into the slot Make sure all cable
16. Hot key functions ccce 196 Volume VUE Cees carats saaneenseasacace ttustocsemtasncstace 197 Password security ccecce 198 POWT DAN eeieornnn nenn 199 Sleep MOdeE iesene 200 Hibernation mode cscs 201 Display Modes ceee 202 Display brightness cccccessseeeeeseeseeeeeeen 203 Disabling or enabling wireless devices 204 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 205 Changing screen resolution accs 206 Keyboard hot key functions cece 207 Appendix B Power Cord Cable Connectors 208 GIOSSANY ceeeceseescsscseseescssssssscsscsssssssesstsstsesstssssessussssenseneneetsenees 209 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 NOTE This notebook is compatible with European Union Directive 2002 95 EC Restriction of the use of certain Hazardous Substances in electrical and electronic equipment RoHS which restricts use of lead cadmium mercury hexavalent chromium PBB and PBDE Toshiba requires its notebook component suppliers to meet RoHS requirements and verifies its suppliers commitment to meeting RoHS requirements by conducting component sampling inspections during the product design approval process NOTE Certain Microsoft software product s included with this computer may use technological measures for copy protection IN SUCH
17. Radio Frequency Interference Requirements This device is restricted to indoor use due to its operation in the 5 15 GHz to 5 25 GHz frequency range FCC requires this product to be used indoors for frequency range 5 15 GHz to 5 25 GHz to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co channel Mobile Satellite systems High power radars are allocated as primary users of the 5 25 GHz to 5 35 GHz and 5 65 GHz to 5 85 GHz bands These radar stations can cause interference with and or damage this device Wireless LAN and Your Health Wireless LAN products like other radio devices emit radio frequency electromagnetic energy The level of energy emitted by Wireless LAN devices however is far much less than the electromagnetic energy emitted by wireless devices like for example mobile phones Because Wireless LAN products operate within the guidelines found in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations TOSHIBA believes Wireless LAN is safe for use by consumers These standards and recommendations reflect the consensus of the scientific community and result from deliberations of panels and committees of scientists who continually review and interpret the extensive research literature In some situations or environments the use of Wireless LAN may be restricted by the proprietor of the building or responsible representatives of the organization These situations may for example include Using the Wireless LAN equipment on
18. 18 Restart the computer TECHNICAL NOTE You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work Va 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 extra memory after setting up the computer verify that the computer has recognized it correctly as described in Checking total memory on page 55 Removing a memory module If you need to remove a memory module 1 Complete steps 1 8 in Installing a memory module on page 48 to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover 04 Getting Started Adding memory optional CAUTION Do nottry to remove a memory module with the computer turned on You can damage the computer and the memory module Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in Sleep or Hibernation 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 Sleep configuration will not be saved NOTE The following screen may appear when you turn on the power Windows Error Recove Windows did not shut down successfully If this was due to the system not responding or if the system was shut down to protect data you might be able to recover by choosing one of the Safe Mode configurations from the menu below use the arrow keys to
19. Before you install or remove a memory module turn off the computer using the Start menu If you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in Sleep or Hibernation mode data will be lost NOTE For this model Slot A is the bottom slot Slot B is the top slot If only one memory module is to be installed it must be installed in slot A If the computer is on begin at step 1 otherwise skip to step 3 1 Click Start and then click the arrow next to the lock button in the lower right corner of the Start menu The Shut Down menu appears yy Windows Photo Gallery Connect To Switch User Log Off t Windows Ultimate Extras Control Panel in Default Programs Restart Sleep Hibernate Shut Down gt All Programs Help and Support Arrow Start Shut Down Menu Sample Image Shut Down menu 50 Getting Started Adding memory optional 2 Click Shut Down The operating system turns off the computer 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer including the AC adaptor 4 Remove the main battery For information on removing the main battery see Removing the battery from the computer 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 Front of computer Sample Illustration Locating the memory module slot cover 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver l
20. Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media If you need to recover your computer to its default factory state you can rebuild the system using your Hard Drive Recovery Utilities To recover your hard disk drive using the utilities burned to CDs or DVDs refer to Creating Recovery CDs DVDs on page 57 1 Insert the first recovery CD or DVD into your optical drive and power on the computer 2 When the initial screen displays press F12 The boot menu appears 3 Using the arrow keys select the CD DVD option and press Enter The system will boot up to the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen 4 Please refer to Hard Disk Drive Recovery options on page 58 to explain the available recovery options lt Selecting a process gt Pisso selec an option Recovery of Factory Default Sofbware Recover to oul ol box siate Erase the hard disi Creteie all ihe data and partitions from your hard drive Recovery of System Backup Recover the system fom the TOSHIBA Backup Utility iat Cece Sample Image Toshiba HDD Recovery Utility screen 64 Getting Started Using the TouchPad Checking the HDD operating status After restoring your hard disk drive you can check its status as follows 1 Click Start 2 Right click Computer 3 Select Manage 4 Click Disk Management 5 Highlight the hard disk drive in the Volume list to display its status in the lower portion of the screen Installi
21. MOUSE ieeseeeessirrserrrserirrsrrrrrsrrrrrssrnnns 67 Connecting a printer cererii 68 Setting up a printer eren 68 Connecting an optional external diskette drive 69 Turning off the COMPUTED eee eseeseeeeeeees 10 Options for turning off the computer 70 Using the Shut Down command 00 13 Using and configuring Hibernation mode 15 Using and configuring Sleep mode 00 78 Closing the display panel uu cesses 80 Customizing your computer s settingS 0 000 000 81 Caring for your COMPUTEL cece cee eee eeeeeen 81 Cleaning the Computer ccce 81 Contents 29 Moving the COMPUTEL ccc cc eeeceesseeeeeeeeees 8 Using a computer l00K ccce 82 Chapter 2 Learning the BaSICS cccscsssesesscscesssseseeeeseeees 83 COMPUTING TIPS occ cee eecseeseeeeserneeernens 83 Using the keyboard secertectscdiacsteesvneinedieigcensesentees 85 Character Keys csecsenc 85 Making your keyboard emulate a full size keyboard secotceunecencseneesaidueencoustesacetoceuesousennee 89 Ctrl Fn and Alt Keys cens 86 Function CY Speco asect ie saueeet aces teeaepeteacaeecetoaaen 86 Special Windows keys s s s 86 Overlay K YS cic scccssescceesessseseseeeseseneeeeens 87 Using the overlay to type numeric data 87 Starting A program eececcceseeseesesseeeeeseseeeeeeeseees 88 starting a program from the Start menu 88 Starting a program from
22. NOTE The above error message may vary by computer model The RTC battery does not charge while the computer is turned off even when the AC adaptor is charging the computer The RTC battery charges when the computer is powered on If the RTC battery is low the real time clock and calendar may display the incorrect time and date or stop working To recharge the RTC battery plug the computer into a live electrical outlet and leave the computer powered on for 24 hours NOTE It is seldom necessary to charge the RTC battery because it charges while the computer is on If the RTC battery is low the real time clock and calendar may display the incorrect time and date or stop working When Hibernation mode is enabled and the RTC battery is completely discharged a warning prompts you to reset the real time Clock The computer can be used while the RTC battery is being charged although the charging status of the RTC battery cannot be monitored Monitoring main battery power q__ The computer s main battery light gives you an indication of the main battery s current charge The following also applies to the secondary battery available on certain models if installed Glows amber while the main battery is being charged AC adaptor connected Glows blue when the main battery is fully charged Is unlit when the battery has discharged the battery is not charging or the AC adaptor is not plugged into the computer
23. See also bits per second BIOS basic input output system Basic instructions stored in read only memory ROM containing the information the computer needs to check hardware and load the operating system when you start up the computer bits per second bps A way of measuring the speed at which information is passed between two devices This is the basic unit of measure used in modem communications and is similar but not identical to the baud rate See also baud rate boot To start the computer The term boot originates from bootstrap program as in pulling itself up by its bootstraps a program that loads and initializes the operating system See also reboot boot disk See system disk boot priority startup sequence The order in which the computer accesses its disk drives to locate the startup files Under the default startup sequence the computer looks for the startup files in the diskette drive before checking the hard disk bus An electrical circuit that connects the central processing unit CPU with other parts of the computer such as the video adapter disk drives and ports It is the pathway through which data flows from one device to another See also bus speed frontside bus bus speed The speed at which the central processing unit CPU communicates with the other parts of the computer cache A section of very fast memory in which frequently used information is duplic
24. Select Never on When to turn off the display Click Save changes The screen saver runs while you are watching a movie or title If the screen saver is enabled it runs on top of any movie or title you are watching To disable the screen saver 1 2 Right click on the desktop and click Personalize in the menu Select None for the screen saver 3 Click OK 1 8 4 lf Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits Develop good computing habits Save your work frequently You can never predict when your computer will lock forcing you to close a program and lose unsaved changes Many software programs build in an automatic backup but you should not rely solely on this feature Save your work See Computing tips on page 83 for instructions On a regular basis back up the information stored on your hard disk Use Windows to back up files or the entire computer to a CD DVD or external hard disk Here are some ways you can do this Use the Windows operating system to back up files or your entire computer to a CD DVD or external hard disk Copy files to diskette Copy files to a rewritable external storage device Connect a writable CD DVD or hard drive to the system and use specialized software to copy everything on the hard disk to a CD DVD or hard drive Connect your computer to the office network and copy files to your network partition Some people use a combination of
25. 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 optical drive eject button on the face of the optical drive tray Never use a pencil to press the manual eject button Pencil lead can break off inside the computer and damage it Some discs run correctly but others do not Check the type of disc you are using The optical drive supports the Digital Versatile Disc DVD formats DVD R DVD RW and DVD RAM plus the CD formats CD Recordable CD R and CD Rewritable CD RW 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 1 4 lf Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict The disc will not come out of the drive when you click the eject button on the screen Press the button on the optical drive itself For additional information see You press the disc eject button but the drive tray does not slide out on page 173 Sound system problems No sound is coming from the computer s speakers Adjust the volume control Try pressing Fn Esc to see if volume mute is disabled Check that the volume control on the computer is turned up If you are using external headphones or speakers check that they are securely connected to your computer The computer emits a loud high pitc
26. will be lost Your computer can be configured to warn you when the battery is running low see What to do when the main battery runs low on page 107 lf Something Goes Wrong 1 61 Problems when you turn on the computer If you are running on battery power it is recommended that you do not leave the computer in Sleep mode for long periods of time To charge the battery leave the computer plugged into a live wall outlet for several hours For more information see Charging batteries on page 103 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 160 The AC power light is blinking If the AC power light is blinking try the following steps 1 Cut off power to the computer by disconnecting the AC adaptor and removing the battery The error condition will be interrupted and the AC power light will stop flashing 2 Put the battery back into the computer Do not connect the AC adaptor Try turning the computer on again If the computer starts normally the AC adaptor may be defective and will need to be replaced see the Toshiba Web site at accessories to
27. Ask your network administrator for the telephone number of the network 1 2 4 Exploring Your Computer s Features 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 Connect to the Internet Wizard 1 Click Start Control Panel Network and Internet and then Connect to the Internet Click Dial Up Enter the phone number and account information of your Internet connection 4 Click Connect and let the program dial the number The computer connects to the Internet How to disable the Ethernet LAN port When your computer starts the Windows operating system attempts to contact a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol DHCP server If the computer is not connected to a network it may pause a few minutes as it waits for a reply To avoid this delay you can reconfigure the Windows operating system to disable the LAN port To disable the LAN port 1 Click Start Control Panel System and Maintenance and then System 2 Click Device Manager under Tasks on the left side of the window Double click Network Adapter Double click the appropriate network adapter Select the Driver tab Click Disable Click Yes Click OK Your LAN port is now disabled To enable the Ethernet LAN port repeat steps 1 4 Select the Driver tab then click Enable Device Ne
28. CPU and the computer s main memory Also called system bus See also bus function keys The keys labeled F1 through F12 typically located on the keyboard Their function is determined by the operating system and or individual programs G ground A conductor to which all components of an electric circuit are connected It has a potential of zero 0 volts is connected to the earth and is the point of reference for voltages in the circuit H 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 Sleep Suspend high density diskette A 3 5 inch diskette that holds 1 44 MB of data See also diskette Glossary 21 hot key 1 A feature in which certain keys in combination with
29. DVDs on page 57 Using the Hard Drive Recovery Utilities or the Recovery media you can Create Hard Drive Recovery CDs or DVDs using a writable drive Recover your hard disk drive to the factory set default Recover just your C drive leaving any other partitions you may have created intact for example a D drive Recover to a custom sized partition leaving extra space to create an additional partition later Erase the hard disk completely Reinstall drivers and applications which were bundled with your computer Getting Started 5 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Creating Recovery CDs DVDs Depending on your system configuration you may be able to copy the Hard Drive Recovery Utilities to CD or DVD which gives you the ability to recover your hard disk drive and recover your system if the hard drive recovery partition has been deleted or the hard disk has been replaced on your computer NOTE The system will prompt you to insert the appropriate number of blank CDs or DVDs to copy the Hard Drive Recovery Utilities If your optical disc drive is not writable contact Toshiba Customer Support to obtain the Recovery media for your system The Toshiba Global Support Centre in the United States is 800 457 7777 outside the United States it is 949 859 4273 To create recovery CDs DVDs am 1 Double click the Recovery Disc Creator icon on the ae Windows desktop You can also launch the appl
30. EVENT YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO USE THE PRODUCT IF YOU DO NOT FULLY COMPLY WITH THE PRODUCT ACTIVATION PROCEDURES Product activation procedures and Microsoft s privacy policy will be detailed during initial launch of the product or upon certain reinstallations of the software product s or reconfigurations of the computer and may be completed by Internet or telephone toll charges may apply some software may differ from its retail version if available and may not include user manuals or all program functionality Introduction This guide 30 NOTE This guide 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 ocsupport toshiba com This guide introduces the computer s features You can gt hS Re
31. Factory Default Software and then click Next Select Recover without changing the hard drive partitions 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 to external media before proceeding Click Next to begin the restoration Once complete a message displays that the HDD has been recovered Press any key on your keyboard to restart the computer Recovering the C partition with a user specified size CAUTION Resizing and recovering your C drive to its factory default setting reformats all partitions on the HDD for example if you created a D drive it will be deleted during the recovery process and your information will be lost Be sure to save your work to external media first To resize and recover your C drive 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen select Recovery of Factory Default Software and then click Next Select Recover to a custom size partition Specify the size of the C drive Click the up down arrows to increase decrease the C drive size in 1 GB increments NOTE The size of the C drive will display on the progress bar as you make your selections Getting Started 63 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 4 Click Next to begin the restoration Once complete a message displays that the HDD has been recovered 5 Press any key on your keyboard to restart the computer
32. Sleep command places the computer into a power saving mode Sleep saves the current state of the computer to memory so that when you restart the computer you can continue working from where you left off NOTE After your computer sleeps for an extended period of time the Windows operating system may save any open documents and programs to your hard disk and then shuts down the computer Factors to consider when choosing Sleep besa While in Sleep mode the computer uses some main battery power Because the state of the system is stored in memory you will lose data if the main battery discharges while the computer is in Sleep mode Restarting from Sleep takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after turning off the computer using the Hibernation or Shut down commands When starting up again the computer returns to the mode in which you left it including all open programs and files you were using If the battery charge becomes critically low the computer will try to enter Hibernation mode CAUTION lf you power down using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully your unsaved information will be lost Be sure to Save your work first For information on using Sleep see Using and configuring Sleep mode on page 78 Getting Started 13 Turning off the computer Using the Shut Down command The Shut down command completely shuts dow
33. TFT and is manufactured using high precision technology Any small bright dots that may appear on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology Over a period of time and depending on the usage of the computer the brightness of the screen will deteriorate This is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen technology When the computer is operated on battery power the screen will dim and you may not be able to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power Disk drive problems Problems with the hard disk or with a diskette drive usually show up as an inability to access the disk or as sector errors Sometimes a disk problem may cause one or more files to appear to have garbage in them Typical disk problems are You are having trouble accessing a disk or one or more files appear to be missing Make sure you are identifying the drive by its correct name A or C Error checking Run Error checking which analyzes the directories files and File Allocation Table FAT on the disk and repairs any damage it finds To run Error checking 1 Click Start and then Computer 2 Right click the drive you want to check 3 On the pop up menu click Properties The drive s Properties box appears NOTE This feature is not available for optical drives 4 Click the Tools tab 5 Click the Check now button The Check Disk box appears 1 12 lf Something Goes Wrong Resolving
34. 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 To use external power or to charge the battery you must attach the AC adaptor See Connecting to a power source on page 43 Setting up your software When you turn on the computer for the first time do not turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely NOTE The names of windows displayed and the order in which windows appear may vary according to your software setup choices The first time you turn on your computer the Setup Wizard guides you through steps to set up your software 1 From the Welcome screen click Next to enter the Setup Wizard Confirm acceptance of Microsoft s End User License Agreement and click Next Enter your desired user name and password choose a picture to be associated with your user account and then click Next Enter the computer name and choose your background and then click Next Click the appropriate option from the Help Protect Windows Automatically screen Follow the remaining screen prompts to complete the setup process Click Start when the Thank You message appears The Windows operating system checks the system s performance and then may restart your computer 42 Getting Started Registering your computer with Toshiba
35. Windows Explorer 89 Starting a program using the Start Search field 90 Saving your WOFK wu cece ccceeeeccsescseesesseseseeseenens 90 Printing yYOuUr WOTK cccccscecceessseeeeeecssseeeeeeseesseeees 92 Backing Up yOuUr WOTFk eseese 93 Restoring your WOTK sssacsrcrrerrrrrerrrn 93 Using the optical drive osscsccsccccces 93 Optical drive components ae 94 Media control DUttONS cns 95 Inserting a COMPACT dist 95 Playing an audio OD ccecce 97 Playing optical media nn 98 Creating a CD DVD 98 Removing a disc with the computer on 99 Removing a disc with the computer off 99 Caring for CD or DVD diSCS eee 100 Toshiba s online resources innen 100 30 Contents Chapter 3 Mobile COMputiING ccc 101 Toshiba s energy Saver design 101 Running the computer on battery power 101 Battery Notice ou ccccceesssssseseesessesseeeeeeens 102 Power management cers 103 Using additional batteries 0 0 eeee 103 Charging batteries 103 Charging the main battery eee 104 Charging the RTC battery 104 Monitoring main battery poWel c ccceeeeee 105 Determining remaining battery power 107 What to do when the main battery runs low 107 Setting battery notifications 108 Conserving battery DOWE cc eee 108 Power PIAS vsawsencieocnutsconceiatunssacenscencacstcetsevaract 109 Using a hot key to set the Power Pla
36. a hardware conflict 6 You can choose one or both options Automatically fix file system errors Scan for and attempt recovery of bad sectors 7 Click Start Error checking tests and repairs the disk Your hard disk seems very slow If you have been using your computer for a long time your files may have become fragmented Run Disk Defragmenter To do this click Start All Programs Accessories System Tools and then Disk Defragmenter After it opens click Defragment now 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 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
37. advanced users who understand configuration parameters and the ramifications of changing them Checking device properties Device Manager provides a way to view the properties of a device Properties include the name of the manufacturer the type of device the drivers installed and the system resources assigned to the device To check a device s properties 1 Click Start Control Panel System and Maintenance System and then Device Manager 2 To view the device s installed double click the device type 3 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 166 lf Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict The Resources tab which lists resources assigned to the monitor optional external optical drive 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 This tab also provides options for updating the driver or rolling back the driver in case the new version is causing a problem The tabs that appear in the dialog box vary from one device to another For more information about Device Manager refer to Windows online Help Memory problems Incorrectly conn
38. also be exposed to laser light or other safety hazards Se 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 SUBCHAPTER J APPLICABLE AT THE DATE OF MANUFACTURE MANUFACTURED TOSHIBA CORPORATION 1 1 1 SHIBAURA MINATO KU TOKYO 105 8001 JAPAN 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 2007 by Toshiba America Information Systems Inc All rights reserved 20 Export Administration Regulation This document contains technical data that may be controlled under the U S Export Administration Regulations and may be subject to the approval of the U S Department of Commerce prior to export Any export directly or indirectly in contravention of the U S Export Administration Regulations is prohibited Notice The information contained in this manual including but not limited to any product specifications is subject to change without notice TOSHIBA CORPORATION AND TOSHIBA A
39. 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 e e Create a Restore Point refer to Saving system configuration with Restore Points on page 185 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 the Windows operating system to the state it was in prior to the installation undoing any changes that the installation process introduced Back up your critical data see Backing up your data or your entire computer with the Windows operating system on page 186 188 lf Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits gt gt Have your factory Restore Reconfiguration CD s on hand in case you need any files from them available on certain models Do not guess follow directions carefully It is often necessary to run an installation utility first before connecting a new hardware item to the computer If the device is connected first it may be very difficult to complete the installation successfully Always carefully follow the installation instructions that accompany the hardware or software Restart the Windows operating system Al
40. can check that the computer has recognized the change To do this 1 Click Start Control Panel and then System The System window appears The total memory is displayed below the System heading under Memory RAM If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration turn off the computer and remove the memory module slot cover complete steps 1 8 in Installing a memory module on page 48 and then check that the module is inserted completely into the socket and lined up squarely with the socket latches 56 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities NOTE From time to time Windows will display a pop up that says Windows needs your permission to continue This is a security feature to prevent programs or people from doing things on your computer without your permission If you were trying to perform the action click Continue otherwise click Cancel If unsure cancel and try again Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Available on certain models Your computer has been configured with a hard disk recovery partition from which you can quickly recover your hard disk drive or create Hard Drive Recovery media You can also reinstall selected software applications drivers and utilities from your hard drive or the recovery media 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
41. 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 communications http www art telecom fr pour la proc dure a suivre allowed E necessaria la concessione ministeriale anche per l uso interno a Verificare con i rivenditori la procedura da seguire procedure to follow Licentie verplicht voor gebruik met buitenantennes Neem contact op met verkoper voor juiste procedure 802 1 la 5 GHz Australia Austria Belgium Canada Denmark Finland France Germany Greece 14 Ireland Italy Liechtenstein Luxembourg Netherlands New Zealand Norway Portugal Sweden Switzerland UK USA Turbo Mode 5 GHz Canada USA Europe Restrictions for Use of 5 GHz Frequencies in European Community Countries European Community 5150 5250 MHz 5250 5350 MHz 5470 5725 MHz Countries Channels 36 40 44 Channels 52 56 60 Channels 100 104 108 112 48 64 116 120 124 128 132 136 140 Indoor Indoor E Austria e France Switzerland Lichtenstein Denmark Finland Germany Greece Ireland Italy Luxembourg Netherlands Norwa
42. computer Exploring the desktop The desktop is the launching pad for everything you can do in the Windows operating system You use its features to start programs find documents set up system components and perform most other computing tasks HINT The illustrated examples in this guide may appear slightly different from the screens displayed by your system The differences are not significant and do not indicate any change in the functionality of your system J 118 Exploring Your Computer s Features 1 1 Q Exploring the desktop Finding your way around the desktop Your computer s desktop includes several standard features icons Start button Taskbar Notification Area and background pattern Icons TOSHIBA Start button Taskbar Notification Area Sample Image Windows operating system desktop Icons An icon represents a folder file or program that can be quickly activated by double clicking the icon You can create a new desktop icon for any folder file or program by dragging the element s icon from its location in a window to the desktop area Various icons are initially displayed on your system desktop for example me Recycle Bin Holds files you have deleted You may be able to T retrieve these files until you empty the Recycle Bin v NOTE If you place the cursor over an icon a popup description of the file contents appears TECHNICAL NOTE If you delete a file from a di
43. computer s keyboard has only one Enter key Most of the time this does not matter However some programs assign separate functions to the regular and numeric pad Enter keys on the full sized keyboard Using the Fn key you can simulate the separate key as follows Press Fn and Enter simultaneously to simulate the Enter key on the numeric pad of the enhanced keyboard 86 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Ctrl Fn and Alt keys pia Sample Illustration Ctrl Fn and Alt keys a ALT The Ctrl Fn and Alt keys do different things depending on the program you are using For more information see your program documentation Function keys The function keys not to be confused with the Fn key are the 12 keys at the top of the keyboard F1 ine F3 F 7 aye sf aof ve ajo Sample Illustration Function keys F10 F12 F9 F11 s g F1 through F12 are called function keys because they execute programmed functions when pressed Used in combination with the Fn key function keys marked with icons execute specific functions on the computer For example Fn F9 turns off the TouchPad For more information see Hot key functions on page 196 Special Windows keys Windows button Application key Sample Illustration Special Windows keys Your computer s keyboard has one key and one button that have special functions in Windows
44. diskette If the label 1s loose replace the label and try inserting the diskette again The drive cannot read a diskette Try another diskette If you can access the second diskette the first diskette not the drive is probably causing the problem Run Error checking on the faulty diskette for instructions see Disk drive problems on page 171 lf Something Goes Wrong 1 13 Resolving a hardware conflict Optical drive problems You cannot access a disc in the drive If the optical drive is an external drive make sure that the drive s cable is properly connected to the computer Make sure the tray that holds the CD or DVD 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 up 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 optical 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
45. environment by sponsoring Call2Recycle a program of the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation For more information and for drop off locations visit www trbrc org or call 1 800 822 8837 Notice regarding CR coin cell batteries applicable to California U S A only Perchlorate Material special handling may apply See http www dtsc ca gov hazardouswaste perchlorate Mobile Computing Traveling tips 1 1 Traveling tips The environmental precautions listed in Selecting a place to work on page 38 also apply while traveling Never leave your computer on a sunny ledge or in a place where it could get wet or covered in dust Always travel with the computer in a carrying case Toshiba offers a choice of carrying cases for the computer They all provide plenty of extra space for manuals power cords and compact discs Contact your authorized Toshiba representative for more information or visit Toshiba s Web site at accessories toshiba com TECHNICAL NOTE When traveling by air you may be required to pass your notebook through airport security equipment The X ray equipment will not harm your computer Va NOTE Before using your computer aboard an aircraft make sure the Wi Fi Switch is set to the Off position if your computer has wireless LAN capability Chapter 4 Exploring Your Computers Features In this chapter you will explore some of the special features of your notebook
46. expressed as the number of pixels available horizontally and vertically restart Synonymous with reboot To reset the computer by reloading the operating system without turning the computer off See also boot RJ11 A modular connector used on most U S telephone systems and direct connect modems The RJ11 connector is a 6 wire connector ROM read only memory Non volatile memory that can be read but not written to Non volatile here means 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 Glossary 221 j 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 Sleep 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 software See program Compare hardware Suspend A feature of some Window
47. from the Internet Occasionally even new programs you buy from a supplier may contain a computer virus You need a special program to check for viruses Ask your dealer to help you 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 AWARNING Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are protected from overheating when the power is turned on or when an AC adaptor is connected to a power outlet even if your computer is in Sleep mode In this condition observe the following s Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with any object s Never place your computer or AC adaptor near a heat source such as an electric blanket or heater Never block the air vents Always operate your computer on a hard surface Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents Overheating your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire possibly resulting in Serious injury gt gt hS NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on the computer Getting Started 4 Setting up your computer Setting up your computer V TECHNICAL NOTE You must complete all setup steps up to and including Setting up your software on page 41 before adding external or internal components to your computer
48. g airports you are encouraged to ask for authorization to use the device with Bluetooth wireless technology prior to turning on the equipment CAUTION Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation The radiated output power of the Bluetooth Card from TOSHIBA is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits Nevertheless the B uetooth Card from TOSHIBA shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized Regulatory statements This product complies with any mandatory product specification in any country region where the product is sold In addition the product complies with the following European Union EU and EFTA This equipment complies with the R amp TTE directive 1999 5 EC and has been provided with the CE mark accordingly Canada Industry Canada IC This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada Taiwan Unless approved for any model accredited low power radio frequency electric machinery any company trader or user shall not change the frequency increase the power or change the features and functions of the original design Any use of low power radio frequency electric machinery shall not affect aviation safety and interfere with legal communications In the event interference is caused the use of such electric machinery shall be immediately discontinued Operation of such products can be resumed only when they are modified and can no longer cause
49. highlight your choice Safe Mode Safe Mode with Networking Safe Mode with Command Prompt start Windows Normally If Start Windows Normally is highlighted then press Enter If one of the Safe Mode options is highlighted it is best to press Enter to go into Safe Mode then shut down and restart the system at which time Windows should boot back up normally When Safe Mode is suggested this could be a sign that you may need to scan your hard drive for errors or defragment the drive If so consult Windows Help and Support 2 Pull the latches away from the memory module The memory module pops up slightly NOTE If your system has the memory modules stacked on top of one another you must remove the top module first before removing installing the bottom module Getting Started DH Adding memory optional 3 Gently lift the memory module to a 30 degree angle and slide it out of the slot Sample Illustration Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw Re insert the main battery For more information on inserting the main battery see Inserting a charged battery on page 113 Turn the computer right side up Reconnect the cables Restart the computer Va 2 TECHNICAL NOTE You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module you
50. in their equipment operations or procedures If these changes might affect your service or the operation of your equipment the telephone company will give you notice in writing to allow you to make any changes necessary to maintain uninterrupted service If Problems Arise If this equipment causes harm to the telephone network the telephone company will notify 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
51. interference 22 The legal communications mentioned in the above item refer to radio communications operated in accordance with telecommunication laws and regulations Low power radio frequency electric machinery shall resist against interference from legal communications or from industrial scientific and medical radio emission electric machinery Using this Equipment in Japan In Japan the frequency bandwidth of 2 400 MHz to 2 483 5 MHz for second generation low power data communication systems such as this equipment overlaps that of mobile object identification systems premises radio station and specified low power radio station 1 Sticker Please put the following sticker on devices incorporating this product The frequency bandwidth of this equipment may operate within the same range as industrial devices 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 product lines Other Radio Stations Before using this equipment ensure that it does not interfere with any of the equipment listed above If this equipment causes RF interference to other radio stations promptly change the frequency being used change the location of use or turn off the source of emissions Contact TOSHIBA Direct PC if you have problems with interference caused by this product to Other Radio Sta
52. key functions are performed using either the Hot Key Cards or by pressing the associated hot key This section lists the available hot key functions NOTE Hot keys are keys that when pressed in combination with the Fn key turn system functions on and off Hot keys have a legend on the key indicating the option or feature the key controls Hot Keys TOSHIBA Cards Hot key functions 1 9 Volume Mute or ESC Fn Ewa This TOSHIBA Card or hot key enables disables volume mute on your computer When volume mute is enabled no sound will come from the speakers or headphones Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displays the following options ESC Mute ia d Mute Off Sample Image Volume Mute options To enable mute select To disable mute select Q Hot Keys TOSHIBA Cards 1 98 Hot key functions Password security Or Fn ja This TOSHIBA Card or hot key blanks the display Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displays the following options O Sample Image Security options e To enable security select To cancel select The Fn F1 hot key function activates instant security The user logon screen will appear and a user with a valid account will need to log back on to gain access to the computer Hot Keys TOSHIBA Cards Hot key functions 1 99 Power plan Or Fn Ea This TOSHIBA Card or hot key displays
53. light glows blue The computer returns to the screen s you were using If you place the computer in Sleep mode by closing the display panel you can start it again by opening the display panel Closing the display panel After you have turned off the computer close the display panel to keep dust and dirt out of the computer Getting Started 8 Customizing your computers settings Customizing your computer s settings There are several ways in which you can customize your computer to suit your particular requirements Refer to your operating system documentation or Help and Support for details You may also wish to customize your power usage settings For more information see Power Plans on page 109 There are additional custom settings you can choose See Utilities on page 136 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 Taking care of your battery on page 114 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 and or display 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 Moving the computer Before moving your computer even acr
54. lose all work since you last saved See Saving your work on page 90 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 33 04 Learning the Basics Computing tips SCN Back up your files to disks or other removable media on a regular basis Label the backup copies clearly and store them in a safe place It is easy to put off backing up because it takes time However if your hard disk suddenly fails you will lose all the data on it unless you have a separate backup copy For more information see Data and system configuration backup in the Windows operating system on page 185 Use Error checking and Disk Defragmenter regularly to conserve disk space and improve performance Scan all new files for viruses This precaution is especially important for files you receive via diskette email or download from the Internet Take frequent breaks to avoid repetitive motion injuries and eyestrain Do not turn off the computer if a drive indicator light indicates a drive is active Turning off the computer while it is reading from or writing to a disk may damage the disk the drive or both Before turning off the computer use the Shut Down command or Sleep command See Using and configuring Sleep mode on page 78 to learn more about Sleep
55. of the window double 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 O Learning the Basics Saving your work Starting a program using the Start Search field This example uses the Start menu s Start Search field to start WordPad 1 Click Start to display the Start menu The Start Search field appears at the bottom of the Start menu Lid Windows Meeting Space Connect To at Windows Sidebar Control Panel E MECOS SIE IF WO E E Start Search Default Programs field gt All Programs Help and Support onseac Oa AoW Sample Image Start Search field in Start menu 2 Start typing the program s name wordpad in the Start Search field As you type all matching files and programs are displayed in the Start menu 3 Click WordPad under Programs at the top left of the Start menu Saving your work Before you turn off the computer using the Shut Down command save your work on the hard disk drive diskette flash media or CD This is one of the most important rules of computing When you turn off the computer using the Sleep or Hibernate commands your work should be there when you resume Many programs offer a feature that saves document
56. off If you change your mind and decide to continue working after all wait a few seconds before turning the computer on again Use the Sleep command to save your work system settings and current state of the desktop to memory so that when you turn on the computer again you will quickly and automatically return to where you left off Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts the computer down completely but it first saves the current state of the computer to hard disk Since Hibernation mode does not require power to maintain the saved information system settings are retained indefinitely Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation While in Hibernation mode the computer uses no main battery power Because the state of the system is stored to hard disk no data is lost if the main battery discharges Restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after turning off the computer using the Shut down command Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting from Sleep When starting up again the computer returns to the state in which you left it including all open programs and files you were using For information on how to use and configure Hibernation mode see Using and configuring Hibernation mode on page 75 2 Getting Started Turning off the computer Sleep mode The
57. on the power again you can continue where you left off If you have Hibernation mode enabled the default the computer copies the details of your open programs and files to the hard disk before shutting down For more information on using Hibernation see Hibernation mode on page 71 1 08 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power Setting battery notifications You can set two notifications Each notification can be set to alert you when a specified percentage of remaining battery power has been reached You can also set the computer to enter Sleep mode or Hibernation mode or to completely power down when the notification goes off To change the default notification settings 1 Click Start Control Panel Mobile PC and then Power Options The Power Options window appears 2 Click Change plan settings under the power plan to be customized The Edit Plan Settings window appears 3 Click Change advanced power settings The Advanced settings tab of the Power Options window appears G 3 Power Options Advanced settings Select the power plan that you want to customize and B then choose settings that reflect how you want your computer to manage power Change settings that are currently unavailable Power saver Active sa Multimedia settings B Battery Critical battery action o Low battery level On battery 10 Plugged in 10 Critical battery level Low ba
58. or AC outlet NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending upon power management settings applications and features used Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is time to recharge the main battery or plug in the AC adaptor 106 Mobile computing Monitoring main battery power NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging either a battery pack is malfunctioning or it is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply Disconnect the AC power cord cable and remove the battery pack see Changing the main battery on page 111 for information on replacing the main battery HINT Be careful not to confuse the battery light 4 with the on off light When the on off light flashes amber it indicates that the system is suspended using the Windows operating system Sleep command Power button system Indicator Lights AC power light I On off ill Battery E Media Adapter light Hard disk drive light on certain models only Sample Illustration Power and battery light locations Mobile Computing 1 0 Monitoring main battery power Determining remaining battery power NO il TE Wait at least 16 seconds after turning on the computer before trying
59. sites 189 Wi Fi wireless networking 125 Windows Media Player 97 Windows Explorer 89 Windows operating system Help and Support 164 problem solving 162 Windows operating system desktop 118 Windows Start menu 88 wireless networking 125 Wizards Dial Up Networking Wizard 123 World Wide Web 126 www 126
60. the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters such as the battery save mode 2 A key or combination of keys that activates a memory resident program hot swapping The ability to add or remove devices from a computer while the computer is running and have the operating system automatically recognize the change icon A small image displayed on the screen that represents a function file or program interlaced A method of refreshing a computer screen in which only every other line of pixels is refreshed Interlaced monitors take two passes to create a complete screen image Compare non interlaced internal device See device Internet The decentralized world wide network of computers that provides electronic mail the World Wide Web and other services See also World Wide Web keyboard shortcut A key or combination of keys that you use to perform a task instead of using a pointing device such as a mouse 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 de
61. the Hot Key Cards are stacked under the Card on the far left _ 9 Sample Image Application Card display 3 Double click the Card for the application to be launched The associated application is launched Card Case The Card Case feature allows you to choose which cards appear in the Application Card display see Using the Application Cards on page 195 To use the Card Case 1 Move the cursor to the top center edge of the screen The TOSHIBA Cards appear at the top of the screen An icon appears momentarily in the top right corner 2 Click the icon o T z FE O z perae fan a aaa Seas oo 8 amp Oo so Fg sf we Ff Click here f to start Card Case Sample Image Starting Card Case 1 96 Hot Keys TOSHIBA Cards Hot key functions 3 The Card Case displays two rows of Cards Cards that appear solid not transparent in the bottom row are enabled and can be selected when the Application Cards are displayed The top row contains all of the disabled cards oo e O 9 S CEMA itir A005 aatar Canc Cramo poet Butter uppat isi sici sisi sis Pee Image Enabling and Disabling Application Cards 4 To enable a card drag it from the top row to the bottom row To disable a card drag it from the bottom row to the top row 5 To close the Card Case click the J icon in the top right corner of the screen Hot key functions Hot
62. the card for safe removal a message will tell you to try again later If the card can be removed now the system displays Safe to Remove Hardware Locate the ExpressCard eject button Press the ExpressCard eject button once to pop it out slightly and push it in to remove the ExpressCard The ExpressCard ejects slightly from the slot Exploring Your Computer s Features 1 33 Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot 4 Grasp the edges of the ExpressCard and slide it out of the slot ExpressCard eject button lt L f al a i A a 5 mn i Sample Illustration Removing an ExpressCard CAUTION To prevent damage to the media card and or Bridge Media Adapter Slot remove the media card before you carry or move the computer Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot Available on certain models The Bridge Media Adapter slot available on certain models supports the use of Memory Stick Memory Stick PRO Secure Digital SD MMC MultiMediaCard or xD Picture Card media These media can be used with a variety of digital products digital music players cellular phones PDAs digital cameras digital video camcorders etc The Bridge Media Adapter slot may also support other types of media For a complete list of supported media visit Toshiba s Web site at accessories toshiba com NOTE Do not use the Copy Disk function for this type of media To copy data from one media to another u
63. the power plans and cycles through the power plans The properties of each power plan and the power plans that are displayed by this function are set in the Power Options window Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displays the currently selectable power plans F2 Profile J Power saver O Q Sample Image Power Plan options Cycle through the power plans then select the desired power plan 200 Hot Keys TOSHIBA Cards Hot key functions Sleep mode This TOSHIBA Card or hot key places the computer into Sleep mode For more information about Sleep mode please see Using and configuring Sleep mode on page 78 Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displays the Ena A on following options F3 Standby gt Sample Image Sleep options To enable Sleep mode select To cancel select Hot Keys TOSHIBA Cards Hot key functions 201 Hibernation mode Fn F4 78 This TOSHIBA Card or hot key places the computer into Hibernation mode If Hibernation mode is disabled this hot key will not respond For more information on Hibernation mode see Using and configuring Hibernation mode on page 75 Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displays the following options Sample Image Hibernation options To enable Hibernation mode select To cancel select 202 Hot Keys TOSHIBA Cards Hot key functions Display
64. 148 Utilities Toshiba Hardware Setup Toshiba Hardware Setup Toshiba Hardware Setup is the Toshiba configuration management tool available through the Windows operating system To access it Click Start All Programs Toshiba Utilities and then HWSetup or click the Toshiba Hardware Setup icon in the Optimize tab of TOSHIBA Assist The Toshiba Hardware Setup screen appears PA TOSHIBA HWSetup l TOSHIBA CPU Boot Priorty Keyboard use LAN General Device Config Parallel Printer Display TOSHIBA HW Setup program allows you to configure your computer Setup BIOS Version 1 10 03 13 2006 Sample Image Toshiba Hardware Setup screen General tab options The Toshiba Hardware Setup screen has the following tabs General Allows you to view the current BIOS version or change certain settings back to their default values Device Config Shows the Device configuration options Display Allows you to change various default settings for the built in display NOTE When the computer restarts it remembers the last configuration If data does not appear on the display you are using after starting in Sleep Mode press Fn F5 For more information see Directing the display output when you turn on the computer on page 66 Utilities 1 49 Toshiba Hardware Setup CPU Allows you to enable or disable CPU frequency switching modes Dynamically Swi
65. 4 Getting Started Connecting to a power source To connect AC power to the computer 1 Connect the power cord cable to the AC adaptor EN ei sa Sample Illustration Connecting the power cord cable to the AC adaptor AWARNING Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm Wash hands after handling OC 2 Plug the AC adaptor cord into the DC IN on the side of the computer Sample Illustration Connecting the AC adaptor cord to the computer 3 Connect the power cord cable to a live electrical outlet A The AC power light on the indicator panel glows blue WARNING Never attempt to connect or disconnect a power plug with wet hands Failure to follow this instruction could result in an electric shock possibly resulting in Serious injury Getting Started 45 Charging the main battery The computer s main battery light gives you an indication of the main battery s current charge Glows amber while the main battery is being charged AC adaptor connected Glows blue when the main battery is fully charged Is unlit when the main battery has discharged the battery is not charging or the AC adaptor is not plugged into the computer or AC outlet Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is time to recharge the main battery or plug in the AC adaptor NOTE If the AC p
66. 57 4850 Fax 03 3457 4868 Device Authorization This device obtains the Technical Regulation Conformity Certification and the Technical Conditions Compliance Approval and it belongs to the device class of radio equipment of low power data communication system radio station stipulated in the Radio Law and the Telecommunications Business Law of Japan The Name of the radio equipment refer to the equipment label provided on the computer JAPAN APPROVALS INSTITUTE FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT Approval Number D01 1128JP TELECOM ENGINEERING CENTER Approval Number 03NY A0018 03GZDA0017 The following restrictions apply Do not disassemble or modify the device Do not install the embedded wireless module into other device 5 17 GHz to 5 23 GHz for indoor use only Radio Approvals for Wireless Devices NOTE The following information is dependent on what type of wireless device is in your computer Not all devices are available on all models Approved Countries Regions for use for the Atheros AR5BMB 43 44 and AR5BMB5 Mini PCI Wireless Network Adapters This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries regions in the following table CAUTION Donotuse this equipment except in the countries regions in the following table NOTE This device works on passive scan only A peer to peer mode is not available in 802 11a and Turbo Mode 802 1 1b 2 4 GHz Austr
67. 63 The Windows operating system is not working Safe Mode with Command Prompt Enable Boot Logging Enable low resolution video 640x480 Last Known Good Configuration advanced Directory Services Restore Mode Debugging Mode Disable automatic restart on system failure Disable Driver Signature Enforcement Start Windows normally When you highlight each option using the arrow keys Windows displays information about each option at the bottom after Description 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 Internet problems My Internet connection is very slow Many factors contribute to the speed with which you can surf the Internet They include network speed network conditions time of day when everyone else is surfing your access can be slow and popularity of the sites you are trying to access If accessing a particular site is very slow try later My browser cannot find the URL address I typed in Make sure you separated the domain names of the address with the forward slash Check the spelling of each name and the syntax of the address carefully A single incorrect letter or missed character will make it impossible for your browser to locate the site My browser cannot find a site I bookmarked The World Wide Web is constantly changing A site you bookmark
68. 67 external diskette drive connecting 69 external display adjusting 67 F FAT File Allocation Table 171 file extensions 92 file backing up 84 files backing up 93 printing 92 restoring 93 saving 90 Fn keys 86 function keys 86 H hardware conflicts 164 resolving 165 headphones using 129 Help and Support Windows operating system 164 Hibernation mode 71 configuring 75 starting again from 77 hot key display brightness 203 display modes 202 Hibernation mode 201 keyboard overlays 207 password security 198 power plan 199 Sleep mode 200 volume mute 197 zooming 207 Hot Key Cards 192 Hot key functions 196 hot key power plan 110 http 126 i LINK port 135 icon 119 desktop 119 moving to desktop 119 recycle bin 119 safety 36 installation memory module 48 installing memory modules 48 mouse 67 instant passwords using 142 Internet bookmarked site not found 163 connecting to 126 features 127 slow connection 163 surfing 127 uploading and downloading files 128 URL address not found 163 using 125 Internet Service Providers 126 ISPs 126 J jack RJ 11 123 Index 226 K keyboard character keys 85 function keys 86 hot keys 207 not working 160 overlay keys 87 special Windows keys 86 troubleshooting 168 using 85 keyboard external 67 keyboard full size 85 L lock computer using 82 main battery removing 111 memory adding 48 problem solving 166 removing expansion slot cover 50 mem
69. All Programs Toshiba Utilities and then TOSHIBA Assist The TOSHIBA Assist window appears r rosea aenst h ea TOSHIBA Assist You can easily access Help and Service Category Contents P CONNECT TOSHIBA a ConfigFree Bluetooth Bluetooth Connectiv Settings Local CO E SECURE I PROTECT amp FIX OPTIMIZE You can connect your computer to network more easily Web site Help Close Sample Image TOSHIBA Assist window The TOSHIBA Assist offers four categories of options Connect Secure Protect amp Fix Optimize Utiliti 1 30 H Assist Connect The features available in this category are gt ConfigFree Connectivity Doctor Bluetooth Settings Bluetooth Local COM Settings TOSHIBA Assist You can easily access Help and Service Category Contents 3 3 4 aq CONNECT A ConfigFree Bluetooth Bluetooth Connectiv Settings Local CO J SECURE PROTECT amp FIX OPTIMIZE TOSHIBA You can connect your computer to network more easily Web site Help Sample Image TOSHIBA Assist window Connect tab Utiliti rosmmainin 199 Secure The features available in this category are Supervisor password User password k TOSHIBA TOSHIBA Assist You can easily access Help and Service Category Contents JE PE CONNECT I Supervisor User password pa
70. CTS IN A CRITICAL APPLICATION YOU AND NOT TOSHIBA ASSUME FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR SUCH USE FCC Notice Declaration of Conformity Information This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions it may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help NOTE Only Peripherals complying with the FCC Class B limits may be attached to this equipment Operation with noncompliant peripherals or peripherals not recommended by Toshiba is likely to result in interference to radio and TV r
71. 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 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 soumis aux deux conditions suivantes 1 il ne doit pas produire de brouillage et 2 l utilisateur du dispositif doit tre pr t a accepter tout brouillage radio lectrique re u m me s il est susceptible de compromettre son fonctionnement 9 The term IC before the equipment certification number only signifies that the Industry Canada technical specifications were met To prevent radio interference to the licensed service this device is intended to be operated indoors and away from windows to provide maximum shielding Equipment or its transmit antenna that is installed outdoors is subject to licensing Pour empecher que cet appareil cause du brouillage au service faisant l objet d une licence il doit etre utilize a l interieur et devrait etre place loin des fenetres afin de Fournier un ecram de blindage maximal Si le matriel ou son antenne d emission est installe a l exterieur il doit faire l objet d une licence CAUTION This device is restricted to indoor use due t
72. Ctrl Alt and Del simultaneously Then shut down the computer via software or follow the steps if your program stops responding see Problems that are easy to fix on page 158 Clearing the condition may get the computer running but it will not solve a resource conflict Read the documentation that came with the conflicting device and Resolving a hardware conflict on page 164 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 You may need to press F12 several times The computer displays the WARNING RESUME FAILURE Windows Error Recovery Windows did not shut down successfully message To continue select Start Windows normally This can happen if the computer was put into Sleep mode and the battery has discharged If you performed a shutdown before this message was displayed a program or driver may have prevented Windows from shutting down 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 Sleep mode If your battery fully discharges information that has not been saved
73. Fax machines to send any message unless such message clearly contains in a margin at the top or bottom of each transmitted page or on the first page of the transmission the date and time it is sent and an identification of the business or other entity or other individual sending the message and the telephone number of the sending machine or such business other entity or individual The telephone number provided may not be a 900 number or any other number for which charges exceed local or long distance transmission charges In order to program this information into your fax transmission refer to the fax software instructions installed on this computer 6 Alarm Equipment If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to the telephone line ensure the installation of this equipment does not disable your alarm equipment If you have questions about what will disable alarm equipment consult your telephone company or a qualified installer Instructions for IC CS 03 Certified Equipment 1 NOTICE The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment This certification means that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network protective operational and safety requirements as prescribed in the appropriate Terminal Equipment Technical Requirements document s The Department does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the user s satisfaction Before installing this equipment users should ensure that it is
74. If the computer is continuously operated on AC power either through an AC adaptor or a port replicator if applicable to your system for an extended period more than a month the battery may fail to retain a charge This may shorten the life of the battery and may cause the battery meter to be inaccurate NOTE For optimum DVD performance it is recommended that you play DVDs while running the computer on AC power For more information about Windows power plans see Power Plans on page 109 The computer also has an internal real time clock RTC battery The RTC battery powers the RTC memory that stores your system configuration settings and the current time and date information It maintains this information for up to a month while the computer is turned off TECHNICAL NOTE The RTC battery does not charge while the computer is turned off even when AC power is attached The RTC battery charges only while the computer is powered on Mobile Computing 1 03 Charging batteries Power management Your computer ships with the power management options preset to a configuration that will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes CAUTION Changes to these settings may result in system performance or Stability issues Users who are not completely familiar with the power management component of the system should use the preset configurati
75. Key Use Frn StickpKey if you want to create Fn key combinations by pressing one key at a time Use Fr StickyKey U Options Press the Fn key Automatic reset Un stick the Fn key if the keyboard is idle for l e a sound when Fn Stic kyKey auto reset Fil Cancel Sample Image TOSHIBA Accessibility window To use TOSHIBA Accessibility 1 Click Start All Programs Toshiba Utilities and then Accessibility or click the Accessibility icon in the Optimize tab of TOSHIBA Assist The TOSHIBA Accessibility window appears Check the Use Fn StickyKey box Put a check mark next to the desired option Click OK Utiliti 1 34 aha ConfigFree NOTE All references to Bluetooth in this section are applicable only if Bluetooth is available on your system ConfigFree is a set of utilities that makes it easy to control communication devices and network connections ConfigFree also lets you identify communication problems and create profiles for easy switching between locations and communication networks NOTE For more information on using ConfigFree see the ConfigFree online Help The ConfigFree utilities include the following Connectivity Doctor The Connectivity Doctor utility is used to analyze network connections and fix networking problems with your notebook computer For more information see Connectivity Doctor on page 155 Profile Settings The Profiles utility
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77. ROGRAMS 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 PRODU
78. TOSHIBA Satellite IM200 M205 Series Users Guide If you need assistance Toshiba s Support Web site 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 158 in this guide GMAD00128010 05 07 2 AWARNING Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm Wash hands after handling Model Satellite M200 M205 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 P
79. You can play sound files or audio CDs using the built in speakers headphones or external speakers Recording sounds You may record sounds using the computer s internal microphone or by connecting an optional external microphone Using a microphone 1 If you want to use an external microphone connect it to the computer 2 Click Start All Programs Accessories and then Sound Recorder Sound Recorder Start Recording 0 00 00 Start Recording Stop Recording button Sample Image Sound Recorder screen 3 Click the Start Recording button 4 Speak normally into the microphone 5 When you have finished recording click the Stop Recording button The Save As dialog box appears 6 To save the file type a file name and then click Save Exploring Your Computer s Features 1 2 Web Cam CO Using external speakers or headphones Your computer 1s equipped with a full stereo sound system with internal speakers Instead of using the internal speakers you can connect headphones or a pair of external stereo speakers A CAUTION Before putting on headphones to listen turn the volume down Do L 2 A exposure to loud sound can harm your hearing TECHNICAL NOTE When using amplified speakers use speakers that require an external power source Other types of speakers will be inadequate to produce sound from the computer To play back sound files through external speakers or headphones D
80. ad the entire guide from beginning to end Skim through and stop when a topic interests you Use the table of contents and the index to find specific information 36 Introduction Safety icons Safety icons This manual contains safety instructions that must be observed to avoid potential hazards that could result in personal injuries damage to your equipment or loss of data These safety cautions have been classified according to the seriousness 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 AWARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury A CAUTION ndicates 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 Other icons used Additional icons highlight other helpful or educational information G TECHNICAL NOTE This icon indicates technical information about A the computer m E HINT This icon indicates helpful hints and tips DEFINITION This icon indicates the definition of a term used in the text J Introduction 3 Other documentation Other documentation Your computer co
81. alia Austria Belgium Canada Denmark Finland France Germany Greece Ireland Italy Liechtenstein Luxembourg Netherlands New Zealand Norway Portugal Sweden Switzerland UK USA 13 Europe Restrictions for use of 2 4 GHz Frequencies in European Community Countries For private usage outside buildings across public grounds over less than 300m no special registration with IBPT BIPT is required Registration to IBPT BIPT is required for private usage outside buildings across public grounds over more than 300m For registration and license please contact IBPT BIPT Voor priv gebruik buiten gebouw over publieke groud over afstand kleiner dan 300m geen registratie bij BIPT IBPT nodig voor gebruik over afstand groter dan 300m is wel registratie bij BIPT IBPT nodig a Voor registratie of licentie kunt u contact opnemen met BIPT Dans le cas d une utilisation priv e a 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 l IBPT est requise Pour les enregistrements et licences veuillez contacter l IBPT Deutschland License required for outdoor installations Check with reseller for procedure to follow Anmeldung im Outdoor Bereich notwendig aber nicht genehmigungspflichtig Bitte mit H ndler die Vorgehensweise abstimmen France Restricted frequency band only
82. any optional devices related to the problem 1 90 lf Something Goes Wrong Other Toshiba Internet Web sites Backup copies of your Windows operating system and all other preloaded software on your choice of media Name and version of the program involved in the problem along with its installation media Information about what you were doing when the problem occurred Exact error messages and when they occurred For technical support call the Toshiba Global Support Centre Within the United States at 800 457 7777 Outside the United States at 949 859 4273 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites toshiba com Worldwide Toshiba corporate site computers toshiba com Marketing and product information in the USA accessories toshiba com Accessories information in the USA www toshiba ca Canada www toshiba Europe com Europe www toshiba co jp index ntm Japan http servicio toshiba com Mexico and all of Latin America Toshiba s worldwide offices Australia Canada Toshiba Australia Pty Limited Toshiba Canada Ltd 84 92 Talavera Road 191 McNabb Street North Ryde NSW 2113 Markham Ontario Sydney L3R 8H2 Australia Canada France Germany Toshiba Syst mes France S A Toshiba Europe GmbH 7 Rue Ampere B P 131 Leibnizstrabe 2 92800 Puteaux C dex D 93055 Regensburg France Germany Italy Centro Direzionale Colleoni Palazzo Perseo Via Paracelso 10 20041 Agrate Brianza Milano Italy Latin America and Caribb
83. ards that used to work no longer work Check the PC Card status 1 Click Start Control Panel System and Maintenance and then Device Manager 2 Double click the appropriate PC Card which will be listed under one of the categories shown for example Disk drives Network adapters Other etc 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 165 for more information Since all PC Cards share the same socket each card is not required to have its own address Hot swapping removing one PC Card and inserting another without turning the computer off fails Follow this procedure before you remove a PC Card a 1 Click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the Notification Area The Safely Remove Hardware screen appears Click Safely remove for the device you want to swap Select the item you wish to remove and click OK Remove the device when told it is safe to do so lf Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict CAUTION Never swap modules when the computer is in Hibernation or Sleep mode This is known as
84. at when followed by a device manufacturer allows a computer to configure itself automatically to work with the device pointing device Any device such as the TouchPad or a mouse that enables you to move the cursor on the screen 220 Glossary port A socket on the computer where you plug in a cable for connection to a network or a peripheral device processor See central processing unit CPU program A set of instructions that can be executed by a computer The general classes of programs also called software are operating system application and utility See also operating system application utility properties The attributes of an object or device For example the properties of a file include the file s type size and creation date RAM random access memory Volatile memory that can be written to as well as read Volatile here means that information in RAM is lost when you turn off your computer This type of memory is used for your computer s main memory See also memory Compare ROM random access memory See RAM read only memory See ROM reboot See boot restart removable disk A disk that can be removed from a disk drive A diskette is one example of a removable disk resolution A measure of the sharpness of the images that can be produced by a printer or displayed on a screen For a printer resolution is expressed in dots per inch dpi For a screen it is
85. ated 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 Glossary 21 3 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 pointing device s primary button without moving the pointing device In the Windows operating system this refers to the pointing device s left 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 Th
86. ations features and devices Your computer s Power Options 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 under the following conditions The battery is extremely hot or cold To ensure that the battery charges to its full capacity wait until it reaches room temperature 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 gt _ _ HINT Once the battery is fully charged we recommend that you operate your computer on battery power until the battery discharges completely Doing this extends battery life and helps ensure accurate monitoring of battery capacity Charging the RTC battery Your computer has an internal real time clock RTC battery The RTC battery powers the System Time Clock and BIOS memory used to store your computer s configuration settings When fully charged it maintains this information for up to a month when the computer is powered off The RTC battery may have become completely discharged while your computer was shipped resulting in the following error message during startup BAD RTC BATTERY BAD CHECKSUM CMOS CHECK SYSTEM Mobile Computing 1 05 Monitoring main battery power
87. attery that provides power when you are away from an AC outlet You can recharge it many times 101 1 02 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power Battery Notice Battery life may vary considerably from specifications depending on product model configuration applications power management settings and features utilized as well as the natural performance variations produced by the design of individual components Published battery life numbers are achieved on select models and configurations tested by Toshiba at the time of publication Recharge time varies depending on usage Battery may not charge while the computer is consuming full power After a period of time the battery will lose its ability to perform at maximum capacity and will need to be replaced This is normal for all batteries To purchase a new battery pack see the accessories information included with your computer or visit the Toshiba Web site at accessories toshiba com Use only batteries designed to work with your Toshiba notebook computer To ensure that the battery maintains its maximum capacity operate the computer on battery power at least once a month The Lithium Ion battery has no memory effect so it is not necessary to let the battery fully discharge each time However for better accuracy of the battery meter it is helpful to fully discharge the battery periodically Please see Maintaining your battery on page 115 for procedures
88. battery not charging 167 cannot insert diskette in drive 172 cannot read a diskette 172 changing display properties 170 checking device properties 165 computer hangs when ExpressCard inserted 177 computer hangs when PC Card inserted 175 computer will not power up 159 contacting Toshiba 189 corrupted damaged data files 172 Device Manager 165 disk drive is slow 172 display is blank 169 ExpessCard hot swapping fails 177 ExpressCard 176 checklist 176 error occurs 178 not recognized 178 slot appears dead 177 external display not working 170 external monitor 169 faulty memory 166 hardware conflict 164 high pitched noise 174 Internet bookmarked site not found 163 Internet connection is slow 163 keyboard not responding 160 missing files trouble accessing a disk 171 modem not receiving or transmitting 179 no sound 174 non system disk or disk error 161 PC Card 174 checklist 174 error occurs 176 hot swapping fails 175 not recognized 176 slot appears dead 175 power and batteries 167 printer 178 179 program not responding 158 program not working properly 172 screen does not look right flickers 170 Startup options 162 URL address not found 163 warning resume failure 160 Windows operating system not working 162 program starting 88 programs Index 228 not running correctly 172 projector 65 connecting 66 R real time clock RTC battery 102 recording sounds 128 recording sounds 128 recycle bin icon 119 registe
89. board airplanes or In any other environment where the risk of interference to other devices or services is perceived or identified as harmful If you are uncertain of the policy that applies on the use of wireless devices in a specific organization or environment e g airports you are encouraged to ask for authorization to use the Wireless LAN device prior to turning on the equipment 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 The antenna s used for this transmitter must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter Regulatory Information The TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card must be installed and used in strict accordance with the manufacturer s instructions as described in the user documentation that comes with the product This device complies with the following radio frequency and safety standards Canada Industry Canada IC This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada 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
90. cept for these characters gt lt File names are not case sensitive 92 Learning the Basics Printing your work Using a file extension Most programs assign an extension to the file name that identifies the file as being created in the program with a particular format For example Microsoft Word saves files with a doc extension Any file name with an extension of doc is assumed to be a Microsoft Word file Creating your own extension is usually unwise since the program is unlikely to recognize a strange extension and may refuse to handle your file correctly TECHNICAL NOTE By default the Windows operating system does not show file extensions For information on showing or hiding file extensions see your Windows online Help Printing your work Ensure the operating system is set up for your printer as described in Setting up a printer on page 68 J 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 operating system to run with the additional printer s To print a file 1 If your printer is not on turn it on now 2 In your Windows based application click File and then Print The program displays a Print dialog box Status Ready E Print to file Location noni Page Range Al Number of copies 1 Sample Image Pr
91. cket Sample Illustration Aligning the memory module with the socket 5 Getting Started Adding memory optional 12 Firmly press the memory module into the memory slot s socket at approximately a 30 degree angle to the horizontal surface of the computer Sample Illustration Inserting the memory module into the socket 13 Once the module s connector is fully inserted into the socket press downward on the top edge of the module to seat the module into the latches at the sides of the socket These latches should snap into place securely with the corresponding cutouts in the side of the module If the latches and cutouts do not line up correctly repeat steps 12 13 latch Sample Illustration Pressing down on the memory module Do not force the memory module into position The memory module should be completely inserted into the socket and level when secured in place Getting Started 53 Adding memory optional ZN Sample Illustration Inserting the memory module into the slot NOTE For this model Slot A is the bottom slot Slot B is the top slot lf only one memory module is to be installed it must be installed in slot A 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw 15 Re insert the main battery For more information on inserting the main battery see Inserting a charged battery on page 113 16 Turn the computer right side up 17 Reconnect the cables
92. computer into Sleep mode by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel You can also specify an amount of time after which the computer automatically goes into Sleep mode To use any of these methods you first need to enable them using the Power Options feature 1 Click Start Control Panel System and Maintenance and then Power Options The Power Options window appears Getting Started 19 Turning off the computer 2 Click Change plan settings under the power plan to be customized The Edit Plan Settings window appears Change setieng tor the plan Balanced Cae Dae enp sed dripiry veiieayi Pu piu ed yina epee Tp we j n OF upie D Tom off te dopire E B Piengu rede imamate haan GE Biani dapi bnghrnit E 0 nE Charg Hbnihi jeh Hanji Retiste biii penre ted ther polas Sample Image Edit Plan Settings screen 3 To change the amount of time after which the computer enters Sleep mode amp Under Put the computer to sleep select the desired amount of time in both the On battery and Plugged in categories amp To disable the computer from automatically entering Sleep mode select Never 4 Click Change advanced power settings The Advanced settings tab of the Power Options window appears Power Options Advanced settings Select the power plan that you want to customize and B then choose settings that reflect how you want your computer
93. creen resolution options Cycle through the screen resolutions then select the desired resolution Hot Keys TOSHIBA Cards Hot key functions 20 Keyboard hot key functions Fn EN This hot key turns the cursor control overlay on and off This hot key turns the numeric overlay on and off Fn P w This hot key turns the scroll lock feature on and off Fn EB This hot key turns the Zooming utility to zoom out Fn Me This hot key turns the Zooming utility to zoom in Appendix B Power Cord Cable Connectors Your notebook 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 gt UL approved i CSA approved BS approved Australia Europe VDA approved AS approved NEMKO approved 208 Glossary L TECHNICAL NOTE Some features defined in this glossary may not be available on your computer 2 Acronyms The following 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 COM1 communications port 1 serial port COM2 communications port 2 serial port CPU central processing unit DC direct current DMA direct memory access DIMM d
94. ct to the Internet 1 Connect your computer s modem available on certain models to a telephone line For more information on connecting a modem see Connecting a modem to a telephone line on page 122 2 Start your Web browser Have your modem dial the ISP s telephone number and establish a connection with the ISP s computer If you are using your computer at the office then you probably connect to the Internet through your company s network See your network administrator about connecting to the Internet Exploring Your Computer s Features 1 21 An overview of using the Internet Surfing the Internet Once connected to the Internet the Web browser displays a home page for example your ISP s home page on the Internet or your company s Web site home page To visit a desired Web site type in the Web address The Web address or Uniform Resource Locator URL is a unique identifier for that computer system linked to the Internet Web addresses can also appear within a Web page s text and are known as links Clicking a link automatically transfers your Web browser to that site 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 lt Internet email To send and receive email of your own you need a mailbox on the Web or an email address If y
95. dPad WordPad opens To close the program click the Close button in the upper right corner of the program s window Learning the Basics 89 Starting a program Starting a program from 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 Windows Explorer 1 Click Start and then All Programs NOTE If you pause with your mouse on All Programs it will open it up You may need to scroll up or down to see the complete list 2 Click Accessories 3 Click Windows Explorer 4 In the left part of the window double click Computer to expand the window 5 In the left part of the window click the line that ends in Local Disk C 6 Inthe left part of the window under the Local Disk 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 kthe left part of the window double click Windows NT 8 In the left part
96. device could fail causing It to overheat or ignite resulting in caustic liquid leakage or explosion or fire possibly resulting in death or serious injury TECHNICAL NOTE To avoid losing any data save your files and then either completely shut down your computer or put it into Hibernation mode before changing the main battery v Removing the battery from the computer To remove the battery 1 Save your work 2 Turn off the computer or place it in Hibernation mode according to the instructions in Using and configuring Hibernation mode on page 75 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer including the AC adaptor 4 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down 1 1 2 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery 5 Slide the battery release lock to the unlocked position Sample Illustration Unlocking the battery release lock 6 Slide the battery release latch to release the battery 7 Pull the discharged battery out of the computer Sample Illustration Removing the battery AWARNING Ifthe battery is leaking or its case is cracked put on protective gloves to handle it and discard it immediately Always dispose of used battery packs in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations Put insulating tape such as cellophane tape on the electrode during transportation to avoid a possible short circuit fire or electric shock Failure to do so could possibly
97. disk This option deletes all data then overwrites the entire HDD for security purposes This may take several hours depending on the size of your HDD Erase the hard disk gt Please select the deletion method i Dehebe all data and parktons from the hard disk Dekete all partitions and overwrite all sectors on the hard disk This process may lake several hours depending on the sine of your hand drive es Sample Image Erase the hard disk screen 3 Select the desired method and then click Next A confirmation message displays reminding you that all data will be lost Be sure you have saved your work to external media before proceeding Click Next to begin deleting the HDD When the process is completed a message displays informing you that the HDD has been deleted Press any key on the keyboard to restart the computer 62 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Recovering the C partition of the HDD without changing the current partition size CAUTION Recovering the C drive to its factory default setting reformats your drive and your information on the recovered drive will be lost Be Sure to save your work to external media 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 4 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard Screen select Recovery of
98. e 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 21 6 Glossary file extension The three characters following the period pronounced dot at the end of a file name The extension indicates the type of file Examples are exe for program files and hlp for help files See also file name folder Also called directory A container for organizing files saved to a disk A folder is symbolized on screen by a graphical image icon of a file folder A folder can contain files and other folders 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
99. e 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 caustic liquid If a battery is leaking or damaged replace it immediately Use protective gloves when handling a damaged battery To replace the main battery use an identical battery that you can purchase through the Toshiba Web site at accessories toshiba com A reverse polarity condition should be avoided with all batteries The main battery is designed so that it cannot be installed in reverse polarity Charge the battery only in the computer or in a battery charger designated as an approved option 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 Mobile Computing 1 1 D Taking care of your battery Maintaining your battery Fully discharging your battery pack will allow better accuracy of the battery meter To fully discharge your battery pack Periodically disconnect the computer from a power source and operate it on battery power until the battery pack fully discharges Before doing so follow the steps below 1 2 5 Turn off the com
100. e extent to which computers programs or devices can work together harmoniously using the same commands formats or language as another configuration 1 The collection of components that make up a single computer system 2 How parts of the system are set up that is configured controller A device that controls the transfer of data from a computer to a peripheral device and vice versa For example disk drives monitors keyboards and printers all require controllers CPU See central processing unit CPU CPU cache A section of very fast memory residing between the CPU and the computer s main memory that temporarily stores data and instructions the CPU will need to execute commands and programs See also cache L1 cache L2 cache cursor A symbol that indicates the current position on the screen The shape of the cursor varies depending on the program you are using and what you are doing default The setting selected by a program when the user does not specify an alternative setting 21 4 Glossary device A component attached to the computer Devices may be external outside the computer s case or internal inside the computer s case Printers disk drives and modems are examples of devices device driver A program called a driver that permits a computer to communicate with a device dialog box An on screen window displayed by the operating system or a program
101. e surface can prevent the optical 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 Toshiba s online resources Toshiba maintains a number of online sites to which you can connect These sites provide information about Toshiba products give help with technical questions and keep you up to date with future upgrades For more information see Contacting Toshiba on page 189 Chapter 3 Mobile Computing This chapter covers all aspects of using your computer while traveling Toshiba s energy saver design Your computer enters a low power suspension mode when it is not being used thereby conserving energy and saving money in the process It has a number of other features that enhance its energy efficiency Many of these energy saving features have been set We recommend you leave these features active allowing your computer to operate at its maximum energy efficiency so that you can use it for longer periods while traveling Running the computer on battery power The computer contains a removable Lithium Ion Li Ion b
102. e wireless network to ensure the Access Point device s are properly configured for European Community operation Approved Countries Regions for use for the Atheros AR5001X Mini PCI Wireless Network Adapter This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries regions in the following table CAUTION Donotuse this equipment except in the countries regions in the following table NOTE This device works on passive scan only A peer to peer mode is not available in 802 11a and Turbo Mode 802 11b 2 4 GHz Australia Austria Belgium Canada Denmark Finland France Germany Greece Ireland Italy Liechtenstein Luxembourg Netherlands New Zealand Norway Portugal Sweden Switzerland UK USA 802 1 1a 5 GHz Australia Austria Belgium Canada Denmark Finland France Germany Greece Ireland Italy Liechtenstein Luxembourg Netherlands New Zealand Norway Portugal Sweden Switzerland UK USA Turbo Mode 5 GHz Canada USA Approved Countries Regions for use for the Intel PRO Wireless LAN 2100 3B Mini PCI Adapter This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries regions in the following table CAUTION Donotuse this equipment except in the countries regions in the following table Argentina Australia Austria Belgium Brazil Canada Chile Denmark Finland France Germany Gre
103. ean 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 Toshiba s worldwide offices If Something Goes Wrong 191 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 DF United Kingdom Toshiba Information Systems U K Ltd Toshiba Court Weybridge Business Park Addlestone Road Weybridge Surrey KT15 2UL United Kingdom The Rest of Europe Toshiba Europe I E GmbH Hammfelddamm 8 D 4 1460 Neuss Germany For more information on additional Toshiba worldwide locations please visit www toshiba co jp index htm Appendix A Hot Keys TOSHIBA Cards Hot keys and TOSHIBA Cards provide a quick way to modify selected system functions and to launch applications There are two types of TOSHIBA Cards Hot Key Cards and Application Cards Hot Key Cards The Hot Key Cards are used to modify the following system functions
104. ease the pointing device s primary button rapidly twice without moving the pointing device In the Windows operating system this refers to the pointing device s left button unless otherwise stated Glossary 21 D 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 mouse button while moving the cursor to drag a selected object In the Windows operating system this refers to the left mouse button unless otherwise stated driver See device driver DVD An individual digital versatile or video disc See also DVD ROM DVD ROM digital versatile or video disc read only memory A very high capacity storage medium that uses laser optics for reading data Each DVD ROM can hold as much data as several CD ROMs Compare CD ROM 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 devic
105. ece Iceland Ireland Italy Japan Liechtenstein Luxembourg Mexico Netherlands New Zealand Norway Peru Portugal Singapore Spain Sweden Switzerland UK Uruguay USA Venezuela 1 Approved Countries Regions for use for the Toshiba Mini PCI Wireless LAN Card This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries regions in the following table CAUTION Donotuse this equipment except in the countries regions in the following table Australia Austria Belgium Canada Denmark Finland France Germany Greece Hong Kong Iceland Ireland Italy Japan Liechtenstein Luxembourg Malaysia Netherlands New Zealand Norway Philippines Portugal Singapore Spain Sweden Switzerland Thailand UK USA Approved Countries Regions for use for the Intel PRO Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries regions in the following table CAUTION Do notuse this equipment except in the countries regions in the following table NOTE An adhoc mode is available in Ch1 Ch11 802 11b g An Infrastructure mode is available in Ch1 Ch11 802 11b g Ch36 40 44 48 52 56 60 64 149 153 157 161 165 802 11a Wake up on wireless lan function is not available in battery mode 802 1 1b g 2 4 GHz Australia Brunei Canada Chile Hong Kong India Indonesia Malaysia Mexico New Zealand Saudi Arabia Taiwan USA Ven
106. eception Shielded cables must be used between the external devices and the computer s parallel port monitor port USB port PS 2 port i LINK port HDMI out port and microphone jack Port availability depends on model selected 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 Web site 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
107. ect the printer cable to the printer and then connect the other end to one of the computer s USB ports 2 Plug the printer s power cable into a live AC outlet Setting up a printer NOTE some printers require a specific installation process Refer to your printer installation guide for instructions before completing the following procedure If your printer does not support Plug and Play follow these steps to set it up for the first time You only need to set up the printer once Getting Started 69 Connecting an optional external diskette drive 1 Click Start Control Panel Hardware and Sound and then under Printers click Add a printer The Add Printer Wizard appears Choose a local or network printer gt Add a local printer Use this option only if you don t have a USB printer Windows automatically installs USB printers when you plug them in gt Add a network wireless or Bluetooth printer Make sure that your computer is connected to the network or that your Bluetooth or wireless printer is turned on ae ea Nex Sample Image Add Printer Wizard 2 Follow the on screen instructions to set up your printer Connecting an optional external diskette drive Some operations such as creating a password service diskette require a diskette drive designed for use with 3 5 inch diskettes Sample Illustration Optional external USB diskette drive 10 Getting Started Turning off the computer
108. ected or faulty memory modules may cause errors that seem to be hardware or even software related It is worthwhile checking for these first 1 Click Start and then click the arrow next to the Lock button in the lower right part of the Start menu The Shut Down menu appears Click Shut Down The computer shuts down completely Remove the memory module following the instructions in Removing a memory module on page 53 Reinstall the memory module following the instructions in Installing a memory module on page 48 and making sure the module is seated properly Check for the error again If the error recurs remove the memory module entirely and check for the error again If removing the memory module eliminates the error the memory module may be faulty If the error recurs without the memory module installed the error is not caused by the memory module TECHNICAL NOTE You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work lf Something Goes Wrong 1 6 Resolving a hardware conflict NOTE For this model Slot A is the bottom slot Slot B is the top slot If only one memory module is to be installed it must be installed in slot A Power and the batteries Your computer receives its power through the AC adaptor and power cord cable or from the system batteries battery optional secondary battery and real time clock RTC battery Power problems are interrelated For
109. ed completely Adding memory optional TS oo HINT To purchase additional memory modules see the accessories information packaged with your system or visit accessories toshiba com Your computer comes with enough memory to run most of today s popular applications You may want to increase the computer s memory if you use complex software or process large amounts of data NOTE Before adding external devices or memory Toshiba recommends Setting up your software See Setting up your software on page 41 Installing a memory module Memory modules can be installed in the memory module slots on the base of the computer You will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this procedure Getting Started 4 Adding memory optional CO A CAUTION f the computer has been running recently the memory module may be hot The surrounding area may also be hot Allow the module to cool to room temperature before replacing It Avoid touching the cover the module and the surrounding area before they have cooled Failure to follow these directions could result in minor bodily injury To avoid damaging the computer s screws use a small Phillips screwdriver that is in good condition Installing a memory module with the computers power on may damage the computer the module or both The computer has two memory slots Slot A and Slot B You can install one or two memory modules CAUTION
110. ed 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 select 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 m Y Sample Illustration System icons Turning on the power To turn on the computer 1 Make sure any external devices such as the AC adaptor if you plan to use AC power rather than battery power are properly connected and ready 2 Check to ensure that all optical drives are empty 48 Getting Started Adding memory optional 3 Press and hold the power button in until the on off light on the system indicator panel glows blue about one second Sample Illustration Turning on the power The preinstalled operating system will load automatically CAUTION When you turn on the computer for the first time do not turn off the power again until the operating system has load
111. ed yesterday may not be available today or its server may be down for temporary repair Try again later 1 O 4 lf Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict The Windows 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 the Windows operating system Help and Support 1 Click Start then click Help and Support or press F1 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 one of the options listed in the window and then follow the on screen instructions You can connect to Support Online by clicking Microsoft Customer Support or by going to Toshiba support at 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 or press F1 2 Click Troubleshooting in the Find an answer section A list of category links appears 3 Click a topic under Hardware and drivers and follow the Steps If there is still a problem the operating system should display a message that e
112. een 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 Right click in a blank area of the Windows desktop 2 Click Personalize and then Display Settings 3 Change the Colors option and click OK For more information see Windows Help A message displays saying that there is a problem with your display settings and that the adapter type is incorrect or the current settings do not work with your hardware Reduce the size of the color palette to one that is supported by the computer s internal display To change the display properties 1 Right click in a blank area of the Windows desktop 2 Click Personalize and then Display Settings 3 Adjust the screen resolution and or color quality 4 Click OK The display mode is set to Simultaneous and the external display device does not work Make sure the external monitor is capable of displaying at resolutions of 800 x 600 or higher Devices that do not support this resolution will only work in Internal External mode and not simultaneous mode lf Something Goes Wrong 1 11 Resolving a hardware conflict 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 computer Your display contains an extremely large number of thin film transistors
113. ems 162 Internet problems cece escsssseeeesesseeees 163 The Windows operating system can DEIN V OU sasscoscinasscescceseatasieonesatepagacaneiceaaien 164 Resolving a hardware conflict 164 A plan of action ccce 164 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 165 Memory problem annerer 166 Power and the batteries ccceccsesseeeeeees 167 Keyboard problemMS ssscccsccrees 168 Display problems ncccsscr 169 Disk drive problemS ccce 171 Optical drive problems uu eee eee 173 Sound system problems scenen 174 PC Card problems ccce 174 ExpressCard problems 176 Printer proDleMs cccccccccssesssssssseesessssees 178 Modem problems cccccccseseesseeeseeseeeen 179 Wireless networking problemS 00 180 DVD operating problems cceeeeeeeeeereeees 182 Develop good computing habits 000 184 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows operating system 185 If you need further assistance 189 Before you contact Toshiba ern 189 Contacting Toshiba woo cee ecceeeeeereeeeereee 189 Contents 33 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 190 Toshiba s worldwide offices 190 Appendix A Hot Keys TOSHIBA Cards uu ccc 192 Hot Key Cards wu ccc ccc esen esse eeeseeeenen 192 Using the Hot Key Cards cenn 193 Application Cards 194 Using the Application Cards 195 Card CaS cecccccecsesesessessssseseesseeeseseeeeessaes 195
114. erating condition protect your work area from Dust moisture and direct sunlight Equipment that generates a strong electromagnetic field such as stereo speakers other than speakers that are connected to the computer or speakerphones Rapid changes in temperature or humidity and sources of temperature change such as air conditioner vents or heaters 38 Getting Started 39 Selecting a place to work Extreme heat cold or humidity Liquids and corrosive chemicals Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort included with your computer contains helpful information for setting up your work environment and tips for working comfortably throughout the day Precautions Your computer is designed to provide optimum safety and ease of use and to withstand the rigors of travel You should observe certain precautions to further reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the computer Avoid prolonged physical contact with the underside or surface of the computer 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 adaptor from the power plug s
115. ery if it becomes damaged A WARNING 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 or release caustic liquid both which may 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 possible short circuit fire or electric shock Failure to do so could possibly result in serious injury Always use the battery pack supplied as an accessory or an equivalent battery pack specified in the User s Manual Other battery packs have different voltage and terminal polarities Use of non conforming battery packs could generate smoke or cause fire or rupture possibly resulting in serious injury After repeated use the batteries will finally lose their ability to hold a charge and you will need to replace them Under certain applicable laws and regulations it may be illegal to dispose of old batteries by placing them in the trash Please be kind to our shared environment Check with your local government authority for details regarding where to recycle old batteries or how to dispose of them properly If you cannot find the information you need elsewhere call Toshiba at 800 457 7777 Toshiba is dedicated to preserving the
116. et connection using wireless communication components World Wide Web www The worldwide network of Web sites linked together over the Internet A user of the Web can jump from site to site regardless of the location of the computer hosting the site See also Internet Index A AC adaptor 43 AC power connecting adaptor 44 accessories memory 48 adding memory 48 Alt keys 86 Application Card Using 195 Application Cards 194 audio files 128 audio features 128 B backing up files 84 battery changing 111 charge indicator light 45 105 charge not lasting 168 charging 43 45 conserving power 108 disposal 116 low charge 107 monitoring power 45 105 not charging 167 notification 108 power plan 199 power plan hot key 110 real time clock RTC 102 removing 111 BIOS Setup see Toshiba Hardware Setup Bridge Media Adapter inserting memory media 133 removing memory media 134 button power 48 57 start 120 C CD creating 98 playing an audio 97 CD using 93 character keys 85 charging the battery 45 checking device properties 165 223 224 Index communications network connection 123 setup 121 compact disc positioning 96 compact discs handling 96 inserting 95 removing 99 compact disk drive using 93 computer caring for 81 cleaning 81 moving 81 non system disk or disk error message 161 not accessing disk drives 160 running on battery power 101 setting up 41 49 warning resume failure me
117. example a faulty AC adaptor 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 adaptor and power cord cable Make sure the AC adaptor and power cord cable are firmly plugged into both the wall outlet and the computer If the AC power light still does not come on check that the wall outlet is working properly by plugging in a lamp or other appliance The AC adaptor and power cord cable work correctly but the battery will not charge The battery does not charge while the computer is consuming full power Try turning off the computer The 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 Removing the battery from the computer 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 adaptor 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 ligh
118. ezuela Vietnam 802 11a 5 GHz Australia Brunei Canada Chile Hong Kong India Indonesia Malaysia Mexico New Zealand Saudi Arabia Taiwan USA Venezuela Vietnam Approved Countries Regions for the Intel Wireless Wi Fi Link 4965AGN This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries regions in the following table CAUTION Do notuse this equipment except in the countries regions in the following table NOTE An adhoc mode is available in Ch1 Ch11 802 11b g An Infrastructure mode is available in Ch1 Ch11 802 11b g Ch36 40 44 48 52 56 60 64 149 153 157 161 165 802 114 802 1 1b g 2 4 GHz Canada USA 802 11a 5 GHz Canada USA lla 11b 11g and 11n wireless are based on IEEE 802 1 1a 802 11b 802 11 and 802 1 1n respectively The IEEE 802 1 1n specification has not been finalized and is currently in draft release The TOSHIBA 1 1a b g n Wireless LAN Adapters are based on the Draft Release Version 1 0 of the IEEE 802 11n specification An adapter with 11a b 1 la b g or 1 1a b g n can communicate on any of its supported formats the actual connection will be based on the access point to which it connects Connection compatibility with the wireless equipment in Draft 11n mode is not guaranteed The Draft 11n function cannot be used with WEP TKIP Draft 11n mode can be used only with WPA PSK AES mode or no securit
119. g additional protection for your files When you set a password you must enter the password before you can work on your computer again Toshiba supports several types of passwords on your computer An instant password Secures your open programs and files when leaving the computer temporarily NOTE You need to have created a password for your Windows account to use an instant password A power on password Prevents unauthorized users from starting or restarting the computer 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 When setting up passwords keep the following in mind The user password can be set up under the supervisor password gt The supervisor password must be set before the user password or the user password must be deleted and then re entered after the supervisor password is set Using an instant password An instant password secures your system with a single keystroke Use this feature when you leave your desk for a few minutes and do not want to turn off the computer To use an instant password press Fn F1 To unlock your system press any key or touch the pointing device and the Windows Logon screen will appear Select your user name and enter your password if any Utilities 1 43 Setting passwords Using a supervisor password A super
120. 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 material designed to be read from and written to by optical laser technology and used in the production of optical discs such as CDs and DVDs Compare disk disk A round flat piece of material that can be magnetically influenced to hold information in digital form and used in the production of magnetic disks such as diskettes and hard disks Compare disc See also diskette hard disk disk drive The device that reads and writes information and programs on a diskette or hard disk It rotates the disk at high speed past one or more read write heads diskette A thin flexible disk in a protective jacket that stores magnetically encoded data Diskettes can be removed from the computer and come in two sizes 5 25 inch and 3 5 inch Your computer uses 3 5 inch diskettes See also double density diskette high density diskette document Any file created with an application and if saved to disk given a name by which it can be retrieved See also file double click To press and rel
121. he modem port on the side of the computer Sample Illustration Connecting the telephone cable to the modem port Exploring Your Computer s Features 1 23 Setting up for communications 2 Connect the other end to the RJ 11 wall jack Sample Illustration Connecting to a wall jack NOTE Connect the built in modem only to ordinary analog phone lines Never connect the built in modem to a digital line ISDN Never connect the built in modem to the digital connector on a public telephone or to a digital private branch exchange PBX Never connect the built in modem to a key telephone system for residences or offices Connection to any communication line other than an analog phone line could cause a computer system failure 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 Many hotels airports and offices offer Wi Fi access If your computer has Wi Fi ask them for help when connecting to their Wi Fi network While you are at home or traveling you need a dial up connection
122. hed noise This is feedback between the microphone and the speakers It occurs in any sound system when input from a microphone is fed to the speakers and the speaker volume is too loud Adjust the volume control PC Card problems PC Cards PCMCIA compatible include many types of devices such as a removable hard disk additional memory or a pager Most PC Card problems occur during installation and setup of new cards If you are having trouble getting one or more of these devices to work together several sections in this chapter may apply Resource conflicts can cause problems when using PC Cards See Resolving a hardware conflict on page 164 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 o Make sure the card is inserted properly into the slot Make sure all cables are securely connected lf Something Goes Wrong 1 15 Resolving a hardware conflict Occasionally a defective PC Card slips through quality control If another computer with a PC Card slot is available try the card in that machine If the card malfunctions again it may be defective Resolving PC Card problems Here are some common problems and their solutions The slot appears to be dead PC C
123. i Fi light will be lit NOTE e gt To determine if your computer has an internal Wi Fi adapter check the device list in Device Manager part of the Windows Control Panel Hardware and Sound 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 Web site 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 Check the Control Panel s Hardware and Sound Device Manager to verify that the Wi Fi adapter is recognized by the Windows operating system 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 and then Network 2 Click View Status gt lf Something G
124. ication by clicking Start All Programs and then Recovery Disc Creator 2 Select CD or DVD to create Recovery media on CDs or DVDs Cred incinnny Uist A retiree ee il year r ce cheer ora lea heed diik dees Yea ar teal LT ce DD baiia ditto bron Chee ma bby arg the TOS AIS Ferrey Dret Costar Diet Selection Tite E Suitem A ccwetp Dici GH Af Apple stinn Disc Information Fi reser Hees balira Isler dee VED Mel 08 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 6 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 Create Insert the first blank CD or DVD into your writable optical drive when prompted Follow the on screen prompts for completing the copy process For more information on using the Recovery media you have created with the preceding steps see Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media on page 63 Hard Disk Drive Recovery options The following are the available hard disk drive recovery options gt e Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the recovery partition Recovering the original factory image recommended recovery method Erasing the hard disk Recovering the C partition of the HDD without changing the current partition size Recovering the C partiti
125. ines Poland Portugal Singapore Slovakia Slovenia Spain Sweden Switzerland Thailand UK USA Bluetooth Wireless Technology and Your Health The products with Bluetooth wireless technology like other radio devices emit radio frequency electromagnetic energy The level of energy emitted by devices with Bluetooth wireless technology however is much less than the electromagnetic energy emitted by wireless devices such as mobile phones Because products with Bluetooth wireless technology operate within the guidelines found in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations TOSHIBA believes Bluetooth wireless technology is safe for use by consumers These standards and recommendations reflect the consensus of the scientific community and result from deliberations of panels and committees of scientists who continually review and interpret the extensive research literature In some situations or environments the use of Bluetooth wireless technology may be restricted by the proprietor of the building or responsible representatives of the organization These situations may for example include 2 Using the equipment with Bluetooth wireless technology on board airplanes or In any other environment where the risk of interference to other devices or services is perceived or identified as harmful If you are uncertain of the policy that applies on the use of wireless devices in a specific organization or environment e
126. int dialog box Learning the Basics 93 Backing up your work 3 Specify the print parameters For example the range of pages and number of copies to print 4 Click Print Backing up your work Back up all the files you create in case something happens to your computer You can back up your files to different types of media such as CDs DVDs diskettes or to a network if available To back up several files at one time use the Microsoft Windows backup program preinstalled on the computer s hard disk Also see Backing up your data or your entire computer with the Windows operating system on page 186 HINT Backing up all the files on your hard disk may take a considerable amount of time and multiple CDs DVDs You may prefer to use a high capacity backup system such as an external hard drive Small files can be backed up on diskettes if an optional external diskette drive is available Restoring your work To restore information from your backup media to your hard disk use the Restore page in the backup program Look in the online Help or your operating system documentation for information on restoring files TECHNICAL NOTE When restoring files the backup program prompts you if you try to overwrite a file that already exists on the hard disk Make sure the backup version is the one you want before overwriting the existing file Va Using the optical drive Optical storage has become the prefe
127. into Hibernation mode when you click the power button in the Start menu 6 Click Apply 7 Click OK Once the computer is configured you can place it into Hibernation mode by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel depending on the Hibernation options set Starting again from Hibernation mode To start up the computer from Hibernation mode press the power button until the on off light glows blue The computer returns to the screen s you were using If you put the computer in Hibernation mode by closing the display panel you can start it again by opening the display panel 18 Getting Started Turning off the computer Using and configuring Sleep mode To turn off the computer using the Sleep command 1 Click Start and then click the arrow next to the Lock button in the lower right part of the Start menu The Shut Down menu appears ap ae Windows Photo Gallery Connect To Switch User 3 Log Off t Windows Ultimate Extras Control Panel PEN Default Programs Restart Sleep All Programs Help and Support Hibernate Shut Down Arrow Start Shut Down Menu Sample Image Shut Down menu 2 Click Sleep The computer saves the status of all open programs and files to the memory turns off the display and enters into a low power mode The on off light blinks amber indicating the computer is in Sleep mode Configuring Sleep mode options You can place the
128. keys in particular are frequently addressed in new firmware releases 1 82 lf Something Goes Wrong DVD operating problems Special considerations for the Windows operating system Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP encryption is not enabled on the wireless access point When you install a wireless access point device the Windows operating system checks whether WEP encryption is enabled on the device If it is not enabled the Windows operating system 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 1 Double click the Wireless Network icon in the Notification Area far right portion of the Windows Taskbar Click Connect to a network Select the desired network from the list and click Connect A message informs you that the selected network is not secure 4 Click Connect Anyway 5 The Windows operating system will now try to establish a wireless connection The Windows operating system 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 operating system wireless management facility in which case you mus
129. lets you switch between network configurations For more information see Profile Settings on page 156 Getting Started This section contains information about the ConfigFree main screen and how to start and set up ConfigFree For more detailed information on setting up and using ConfigFree see the Help File included in the application Starting ConfigFree To start ConfigFree be sure the computer has a wired or wireless connection Then perform any of the following steps Click Start All Programs Toshiba Networking and then ConfigF ree Double click the ConfigFree icon in the Notification Area gt Press the TOSHIBA Assist button if applicable to your system to open the TOSHIBA Assist and then click the ConfigFree icon Click the ConfigFree icon gt in the Notification Area and then click the desired utility Utiliti Saletan 1 J9 NOTE If your computer is not connected to a network the ConfigFree icon in the Notification Area is displayed with an X ConfigFree Utilities Connectivity Doctor The Connectivity Doctor lets you analyze your network connections and fix network connection problems Using Connectivity Doctor you can view detailed network information by simply moving the mouse pointer The Connectivity Doctor works with the following network devices Wired and wireless network devices Access points The Connectivity Doctor displays the following inf
130. lf The keyboard produces unexpected characters A keypad overlay may be on If the numlock light or cursor control mode light is on press Fn F10 to turn off the cursor control mode light or Fn F11 to turn off the numlock light If the problem occurs when both the keypad overlays are off make sure the software you are using 1s not remapping the keyboard Refer to the software documentation and check that the program does not assign different meanings to any of the keys You have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more keyboard error messages The keyboard you connected may be defective or incompatible with the computer Try using a different make of keyboard lf Something Goes Wrong 1 69 Resolving a hardware conflict 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 Using the computer s TouchPad 1 Click Start and then click the arrow next to the Lock button in the lower right part of the Start menu The Shut Down menu appears 2 Click Restart The computer will restart and recognize the device 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 ha
131. ly the Windows operating system offers a convenient way to back up your computer or just your important files to CDs DVDs or hard drives An external hard drive is recommended in case the internal hard drive fails 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 lf Something Goes Wrong 1 8 Develop good computing habits Follow these steps to back up your computer or files to CDs DVDs or a hard drive NOTE A aA U N NOTE 7 You can not back up the computer while running on battery power Connect the AC adaptor before continuing Prepare your backup target by connecting it and or inserting a blank CD or DVD in the drive Click Start Click Control Panel Click System and Maintenance Click Backup and Restore Center You can choose to back up some files or the entire computer Click either Back up files or Back up computer If you choose to back up your entire computer you will be setting up a scheduled backup that will be performed periodically and will only include the changes made since the last backup Follow the on screen help to complete your backup For more help click Start Help and Support and search for back up General tips for installing hardware and software Here are a few tips to help ensure safe
132. mes with the following documentation An electronic version of the user s guide this document It may also contain guides for other programs that may come with your system For accessory information visit Toshiba s Web site at accessories toshiba com 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 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 158 Chapter 1 Getting Started This chapter provides tips for working comfortably summarizes how to connect components and explains what to do the first time you use your notebook computer Selecting a place to work Your computer is portable and designed to be used in a variety of circumstances and locations Creating a computer friendly environment Place the computer on a flat surface that is large enough for the computer and any other items you are using such as a printer Leave enough space around the computer and other equipment to provide adequate ventilation Otherwise they may overheat To keep your computer in prime op
133. modes Fn F5 B O This TOSHIBA Card or hot key cycles through the power on display options NOTE some modes are only available with the appropriate device attached and turned on The display modes are Built in display only Built in display and external monitor simultaneously External monitor only Built in display and TV or other external video device simultaneously TV or other external video device only Built in display and external monitor extended desktop Built in display and TV extended desktop Swap Switch primary display between internal display and external monitor when using extended desktop To use a simultaneous mode you must set the resolution of the internal display panel to match the resolution of the external display device Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displays the following options F5 Output B O Extended Desktop O VSOGS Sample Image Display mode options Cycle through the display modes then select the desired mode Hot Keys TOSHIBA Cards Hot key functions 203 Display brightness Fn ws Fn LP as This TOSHIBA Card decreases or increases the screen brightness This hot key decreases the screen brightness This hot key increases the screen brightness Selecting this Card or pressing either hot key displays the following options F6 F7 Brightness Sample Image Display bright
134. mplete the process Deleting a supervisor password To delete a supervisor password 1 Click Start All Programs Toshiba Utilities and then TOSHIBA Assist The TOSHIBA Assist window appears On the left side click the Secure tab Jg 3 Click the Supervisor Password icon The Supervisor Password tab of the TOSHIBA Password Utility window appears 4 Click Delete A pop up screen appears asking for a password 5 Enter the password then click OK A message displays confirming that the password has been deleted 6 Click OK to exit Using a user password A user password provides power on password protection Setting a user password CAUTION f you choose to set a supervisor or user password Toshiba strongly recommends that you save your password in a location where you can later access it should you not remember it Toshiba is not responsible for any losses that may occur to you your organization or others as a result of the inability to access your computer Utilities 1 45 Setting passwords To register a password for the power on password functions 1 Click Start All Programs Toshiba Utilities and then TOSHIBA Password Utility The TOSHIBA Password Utility window appears a TOSHIBA Password Utility User Password i This tab lets you set conditions for User Password Sample Image TOSHIBA Password Utility window 2 Click Set 3 Enter your password and the
135. n 110 Changing the main battery ccn 111 Removing the battery from the computer 111 Inserting a charged battery eee 113 Taking care of your battery 0 cee eeeeeeeeees 114 Safety precautions ou cece cece cece eseseeeees 114 Maintaining your battery ccecce 115 Disposing of used batteries 0 0 0 cece eee 116 Fravellng UPS sect ticestecentonatastnegsanestecdtanesaratecatesaeneien 117 Chapter 4 Exploring Your Computer s Features 118 Exploring the desktop ccccseeceeseeeeesseeeeeeereees 118 Finding your way around the desktop 119 setting up for communications 121 Connecting a modem to a telephone line 122 Connecting your computer to a network 123 An overview of using the Internet nee 125 TANG Internet a sesso ccis gente cnsaersnraences scence oncamacte 125 The World Wide Web ccc eeceeeseeeeeeeees 126 Internet Service Providers 126 Connecting to the Internet 126 Contents 31 Surfing the Internet 127 Internet features 12 Uploading to and downloading files from the Internet eee cess eee eee ees 128 Exploring audio features csc 128 Recording SOuUndS cen 128 Using external speakers or headphones 129 Web Cam nr 129 Usina PECI e tc tencos teat eetearnecosecetets 130 Inserting a PO Card scce 130 Removing a PC Card cens 131 Setting up a PC Card for your computer 131 Using an Expres
136. n enter it again to verify 4 Click Set 5 Click OK if you want to save the password to a text file on a diskette or media of your choice or click Cancel to continue without saving the password to a text file 6 Click OK to exit Deleting a user password To cancel the power on password function 1 Click Start All Programs Toshiba Utilities and then TOSHIBA Password Utility The TOSHIBA Password Utility window appears Click Delete Follow the on screen instructions to remove the user password 1 46 Utilities TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility This utility can help diagnose problems with devices in your computer Refer to the online Help documentation within the application for additional help NOTE The TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool utility may show tests for features you do not have This is normal and does not indicate a problem To use the TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool utility 1 Click Start All Programs Toshiba Utilities and then q PC Diagnostic Tool or click the PC Diagnostic Tool icon in the Protect amp Fix tab of TOSHIBA Assist The TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool window appears 2 Click the Diagnostic Tool tab Devwce vara Savod Aewitr Serer Rutt Sample Image TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool window 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 s
137. n the Fn key and press 2 to zoom out hold down the Fn key and press 1 For more information about how to use the TOSHIBA Zooming utility right click the icon in the Notification Area and then click Help 4 Click OK TOSHIBA Button Support TOSHIBA Button Support allows you to customize the Internet and CD DVD buttons These buttons are located above the keyboard To access TOSHIBA Button Support Ialt 1 Click the TOSHIBA Button Support icon in the Optimize _ tab of TOSHIBA Assist The TOSHIBA Button Support window appears Sample Image TOSHIBA Button Support screen 2 Under Button Name select the button whose function is to be customized Make the desired selections Click Register Click Close 1 5 Utilities CD DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer CD DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer This utility can slow the speed of your optical drive to make it run more quietly You can use this utility to make listening to music CDs more enjoyable NOTE When you change the optical 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 TOSHIBA zs CD DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer This utility can slow the speed of your optical driver to make it more quietly Speed Set
138. n the computer without saving your work or the current state of the computer This command closes all open programs shuts down the operating system and then turns off your computer Use the following steps to turn off your computer using the Shut Down command 1 Click Start and then click the arrow next to the Lock button in the lower right part of the Start menu The Shut Down menu appears Windows Photo Gallery Connect To Switch User j Log Off a Windows Ultimate Extras Control Panel E Default Programs Restart Sleep All Programs Help and Support Hibernate Shut Down Arrow Start Shut Down Menu Sample Image Shut Down menu 2 Click Shut Down The computer closes all open programs shuts down the operating system and then turns off Turning off the computer more quickly You can also turn off the computer by pressing the power button To use this method you first need to activate it using the Power Options feature By default pressing your computer s power button puts the computer into Sleep mode 1 Click Start Control Panel System and Maintenance and then Power Options The Power Options window appears 2 Click Change plan settings under the power plan to be customized The Edit Plan Settings window appears 14 Getting Started Turning off the computer 3 Click Change advanced power settings The Advanced settings tab of the Power Options window appears
139. ness Move the slider or press the appropriate hot key repeatedly to decrease or increase the display brightness 20 4 Hot Keys TOSHIBA Cards Hot key functions Disabling or enabling wireless devices a This TOSHIBA Card or hot key enables disables the Wireless optional wireless devices installed in your computer y ON The wireless mode is Wi Fi enabled Enables the Wi Fi module Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displays the following options Or Fn F8 p FE Wireless y ON Sample Image Wireless communication options To enable Wi Fi select To cancel select E Hot Keys TOSHIBA Cards Hot key functions 209 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad This TOSHIBA Card or hot key enables disables the TouchPad For more information on using the TouchPad see Disabling or enabling the TouchPad on page 65 Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displays the following options F9 Touch Pad ays Enable Sample Image Disable or Enable TouchPad options To enable the TouchPad select To disable the TouchPad select 206 Hot Keys TOSHIBA Cards Hot key functions Changing screen resolution This TOSHIBA Card or hot key switches screen resolution Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displays the following options Or Fn Space bar O Q Sample Image S
140. net operating system A set of programs that controls how the computer works Examples of operating systems are the Windows Vista Ultimate and Windows Vista Home Basic operating systems optical drive A drive which reads plastic coated discs on which information is recorded digitally and uses a laser to read data music or videos palette See color palette parallel Processes that occur simultaneously In communications it means the transmission of more than one bit of information at a time On your computer the parallel port provides a parallel communications interface between the computer and an appropriate device Most modern printers are parallel Compare serial password A unique string of characters entered by a user to verify his or her identity to the computer or the network PC Card A credit card sized expansion card designed to increase the capabilities of notebook computers PC Cards provide functions such as modem fax modem hard disk drive network adapter sound card or SCSI adapter peripheral Any device such as a printer or joystick that is attached to the computer and controlled by the computer s CPU pixel Short for picture element The smallest dot that can be produced on a screen or printer Plug and Play Generally refers to the computer s ability to automatically configure itself to work with peripheral devices When capitalized refers to a standard th
141. ng Started 43 Connecting to a power source Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to operate Use the power cord cable and AC adaptor to connect the computer to a live electrical outlet or to charge the computer s battery AWARNING Never pull on a power cord cable to remove a plug from a socket Always grasp the plug directly Failure to follow this instruction may damage the cord cable and or result in a fire or electric shock possibly resulting in serious injury AWARNING Always confirm that the power plug and extension cable plug if used has been fully inserted into the socket to ensure a secure electrical connection Failure to do so may result in a fire or electric shock possibly resulting in serious injury Be careful if you use a multiple connector An overload on one socket could cause a fire or electric shock possibly resulting in serious injury AWARNING Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer and the TOSHIBA Battery Charger that may have been provided with your computer or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of fire or other damage to the computer Use of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause fire or damage to the computer possibly resulting in serious injury TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by use of an incompatible adaptor or charger Power cord cable 4
142. ng drivers and applications Available on certain models The TOSHIBA Application Installer available on certain models allows you to reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with your computer To reinstall drivers and applications 1 Double click the TOSHIBA Application Installer icon on the Windows desktop Click Next Click the item s you want to install Click Install Follow the on screen prompts to complete the installation process nN Aa Ww N Using the TouchPad The TouchPad the small smooth square cutout located in front of the keyboard is sensitive to touch and enables you to move the cursor with the stroke of a finger Simply move your finger on the TouchPad in the direction you would like to move the cursor To move the cursor to the top of the page push your finger forward on the TouchPad To move the cursor to the bottom of the page drag your finger toward yourself To move the cursor to the right side of the page slide your finger across the TouchPad from left to right To move it to the left side slide your finger from right to left Getting Started 65 Using external display devices NOTE Because the TouchPad is much smaller than the display screen moving your cursor across the screen often means having to move your finger several times across the TouchPad in the preferred direction Once you have positioned your cursor you can click it in
143. nnect the AC adaptor to the computer 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 1 50 Utilities TOSHIBA Zooming Utility TOSHIBA Zooming Utility This utility allows you to select which applications will work with the zoom in out hot keys see Changing screen resolution on page 206 You may select all applications or any subset of the following Microsoft Internet Explorer Microsoft Office Windows Media Player Adobe Acrobat Reader Icons on the desktop To access the TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 1 Click Start All Programs Toshiba Utilities and then TOSHIBA Zooming Utility The TOSHIBA Zooming Utility Properties screen appears TH TOSHIBA Fanning Utility Properties B Ej Terg Select one of hokosi neag be zoom appia BARREA i and cul Al Prager ETE Tiei bppicaioni l Doom m end out The ihale appka Word Ema Prea P eiA L Duk Putdiches Penre Hainig Onetche TM Upham J Show Donning Uy ikonon the Spiien Tue Tire pahami Of eii or the dahop Sample Image TOSHIBA Zooming Utility Properties screen 2 Select the desired option s 3 Click OK The zoom in and zoom out hot keys will now work with the applications you selected Utilities TOSHIBA Button Support 1 oT To zoom in hold dow
144. ntil it clicks into place You are ready to use the disc Playing an audio CD Insert an audio CD and close the disc tray If the computer is turned on Windows Media Player opens and the CD begins to play You can use the Windows Media Player program to control the CD To access the Windows Media Player you can open it through the Start menu NOTE When using Windows Media Player your system may not be able to activate Sleep or Hibernation modes To prevent this from occurring close Windows Media Player before you select Sleep or Hibernation mode Stop button Play Pause button Sample Image Windows Media Player screen 98 Learning the Basics Using the optical drive The Windows Media Player control panel works much like an ordinary compact disc player To play the CD or to pause click the Play Pause button To stop the CD click the Stop button A CAUTION Before putting on headphones to listen turn the volume down Do not set the volume too high when using headphones Continuous exposure to loud sound can harm your hearing Playing optical media If you insert a CD DVD into the optical drive and the Auto Run feature does not automatically start your disc try launching the CD DVD manually To do this follow these steps 1 Click Start and then Computer 2 Click the optical drive icon The disc drive will run the CD DVD If your disc does not run using this method try u
145. o be customized The Edit Plan Settings window appears 3 Click Change advanced power settings The Advanced settings tab of the Power Options window appears Power Options Advanced settings then choose settings that reflect how you want your j Select the power plan that you want to customize and computer to manage power Change settings that are currently unavailable Balanced Active z Power buttons and lid Lid close action On battery Sleep Plugged in Sleep Power button action On battery Sleep Plugged in Sleep 3 Start menu power button On battery Sleep Plunanerd in Sleen Restore plan defaults Sample Image Advanced settings tab of Power Options screen 4 Click Power buttons and lid to display the actions that you can configure Getting Started TI Turning off the computer 5 Select Hibernate for the options you want NOTE These options can be set separately for how they operate while the computer is running on battery power or while connected to AC power Lid close action Set this option to Hibernate if you want the computer to go into Hibernation mode when you close the display panel Power button action Set this option to Hibernate if you want the computer to go into Hibernation mode when you press the power button Start menu power button Set this option to Hibernate if you want the computer to go
146. o its operation in the 5 15 GHz to 5 25 GHz frequency range Industry Canada requires this product to be used indoors for frequency range 5 15 GHz to 5 25 GHz to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co channel Mobile Satellite systems High power radars are allocated as primary users of the 5 25 GHz to 5 35 GHz and 5 65 GHz to 5 85 GHz bands These radar stations can cause interference with and or damage this device EU Declaration of Conformity TOSHIBA declares that this product conforms to the following Standards Supplementary The product complies with the Information requirements of the Low Voltage Directive 73 23 EEC the EMC Directive 89 336 EEC and or the R amp TTE Directive 1999 S EC This product is carrying the CE Mark in accordance with the related European Directives The party responsible for CE Marking is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH Hammfelddamm 8 41460 Neuss Germany VCCI Class B Information TOREJ ARLES ES SIRES BEARS VCCI ORF ITROXCDVDFABIARHNSE CT COREIA FER CERTAT EBWNELTWUETA CD HEBMIVAPTFLEV a yE LT ASHNOL SBSS S SHCTCEMHVET PNR a AAS IGE D TIEL LY YU RUAELTR SL 10 Modem Warning Notice Conformity Statement The equipment has been approved to Commission Decision CTR21 for pan European single terminal connection to the Public Switched Telephone Network PSTN However due to differences between the individual PSTNs provided in different countries regions the ap
147. oard indicator panel goes out 88 Learning the Basics Starting a program Starting a program The easiest way to start a program is to double click the name of the file that contains the information you want to work on To find the file use the Start menu or Windows Explorer If you prefer to open the program first you have four options You can Double click the icon for the program on your desktop Use the Start menu Use Windows Explorer or the Start menu to locate the program file Use the Search or Start Search field in the Start menu The next three sections explain how to start a program from the Start menu Windows Explorer and the Start Search field 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 and then All Programs The Windows 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 NOTE If you pause with your mouse on All Programs it will open it up You may need to scroll up or down to see the complete list 2 Click the program group in this example Accessories The Accessories menu is displayed 3 Click the program in this example Wor
148. ocket and computer 3 Remove the battery pack Failure to follow these instructions could result in serious injury or permanent damage to the computer Do not turn on the power again until you have taken the computer to an authorized service center A CAUTION Computer base and palm rest can become hot Avoid prolonged contact to prevent heat injury to skin Read the enclosed Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort CAUTION Never place a heavy object on the computer and be careful not to drop a heavy object onto the computer It could damage the computer or cause system failure 40 Getting Started Selecting a place to work gt Never turn off the computer if a drive light indicates a drive is active Turning off the computer while it is reading from or writing to a disk disc or flash media may damage the disk disc or flash media the drive or both Keep the computer and disks away from objects that generate strong magnetic fields such as large stereo speakers Information on some disks is stored magnetically Placing a magnet too close to a disk can erase important files CAUTION Handle discs carefully Avoid touching the surface of the disc Grasp it by its center hole and edge If you handle the disc incorrectly you could 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
149. oes Wrong 1 8 Resolving a hardware conflict 3 Click Details 4 Verify that the DHCP Enabled setting is set to Yes 5 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 1 Click Start to open the Start menu 2 Type Cmd in the search field 3 At the top left of the Start menu click cmd exe to open the command prompt 4 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 Use the PING command to verify a connection to the gateway at 192 168 1 1 a default gateway for most wireless routers 1 Click Start to open the Start menu 2 Type Cmd in the search field 3 At the top left of the Start menu click cmd exe 4 Enter PING 192 168 1 1 at the command prompt and press Enter 5 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 Web site for recent firmware upgrades Problems with WEP
150. on For assistance with setup changes contact Toshiba s Global Support Centre Using additional batteries In addition to the main battery you may also have an optional secondary battery not included with your computer If you travel and need to work for many hours without an AC power source you may purchase a battery module for use in the computer or carry additional charged battery packs with you You can then replace a discharged battery and continue working For more information on batteries and accessories see accessories toshiba com Charging batteries The battery needs to be charged before you can use it to power the computer CAUTION Never leave batteries in the battery charger for more than a week at a time Doing so may reduce the potential charge of the battery Always use the battery charger specified by Toshiba You can order a Toshiba battery charger from Toshiba s Web site at accessories toshiba com NOTE Battery charge time may vary depending on the applications power management settings and features used 1 04 Mobile Computing Charging batteries Charging the main battery To charge the main battery while it is in your computer plug the computer into a live electrical outlet The battery charges whether the computer is on or off Va TECHNICAL NOTE The recharging of the battery cannot occur when 4 your computer is using all of the power provided by the AC adaptor to A run applic
151. on with a user specified size Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media Checking the HDD operating status Getting Started DO Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the recovery partition You have the options of recovering your system using the Hard Drive Recovery partition to the factory set default or recovering just your C drive and leaving other partitions for example a D drive intact or changing the size of your C drive and then recovering it To recover your hard disk drive using the utilities stored on your computer s HDD 1 Make sure the computer is turned off 2 Press and hold the 0 zero key on your keyboard while powering on the computer When the computer powers on the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays Salecting a process gt Please select an option i Recovery of Fedory Default Sofware Recover to out of box stale Erase the hard disk Delete all the data and partitions from your hard drive vee Sample Image Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen 3 Select one of the options and then click Next The options are Recovery of Factory Default Software e Erase the hard disk 60 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Recovering the original factory image recommended recovery method Recovering a hard disk drive to its out of box state deletes all partitions on the hard disk drive and your information will be lost Be sure to save your
152. oosen the captive screw that secures the memory module slot cover Sample Illustration Removing the memory module slot cover 7 Remove the memory module slot cover Getting Started D Adding memory optional 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 CAUTION Avoid touching the connector on the memory module or on the computer Grease or dust on the connector may cause memory access problems 9 Carefully remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging without touching its connector 10 Locate an empty memory module slot on the underside of the computer NOTE lf no memory slot is available you must remove a module by performing steps 2 3 of Removing a memory module on page 53 NOTE If your system has the memory modules stacked on top of one another you must remove the top module first before removing installing the bottom module NOTE For this mode Slot A is the bottom slot Slot B is the top slot If only one memory module is to be installed it must be installed in slot A 11 Pick up the memory module by its sides avoiding any contact with its connector Position the module toward the socket aligning the connector s notch with the matching key in the so
153. op transmitting from your computer Please contact TOSHIBA computer 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 computer 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 20 Approved Countries Regions for use B uetooth wireless technology Bluetooth Card from Toshiba equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries regions in the following table Do not use this equipment except in the countries regions in the following table Australia Austria Belgium Bulgaria Canada China Cyprus Czech Republic Denmark Egypt Estonia Finland France Germany Greece Hong Kong Hungary Iceland Ireland Italy Japan Jordan Korea Kuwait Latvia Lebanon Liechtenstein Lithuania Luxembourg Malta Netherlands New Zealand Norway Oman Philipp
154. orer starts gt 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 Bluetooth Security Level for example high or medium Enable UAC User Account Control setting To create a profile 1 Click the ba icon in the Notification Area 2 Move the pointer to Profile Utiliti ay 1 o 3 Click Open Settings The ConfigFree Profile Settings window appears El Confghree Profie Settings Sry THEMIS Profile Settings Confirm settings and status of yout communication denot bekar Properties Auto Switch Settings Chece the bar which you want to Seibh z E w E Profike Setting n Device Settings LAN Lors Ana Network Wirelers LAM Met Saale Het Avadable Cilio Wireless WAH Bluetooth Hot dived ble Hot Avadable Sample Image ConfigFree Profile Settings window 4 Click Add to start the Create Profile Wizard 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 the software program This chapter aims to help you solve many problems by yourself It cover
155. ormation gt Sd Status of the PC Network Connections Sd Status of wired and wireless connections Wireless Connection band a b g etc gt Sd Status of Wireless Connection switch X TOAHIBS Ceenmunicatien problems are indicated by a X symbol Profile Current a All Devices C AN Devices LAN Connected hei Wireless LAN tea Coneected a Cralup x _ Disconnected D Hlinttrcth Diranncted Radar Retesh Sample Image Connectivity Doctor screen 156 Utilities ConfigFree 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 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 Expl
156. orts support any USB compatible keyboard Using a mouse You may want to use a mouse instead of the computer s built in TouchPad You can use a USB compatible mouse 68 Getting Started Connecting a printer Connecting a 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 printer You can connect a USB compatible printer to your computer through the USB ports To determine if the printer is USB compatible check its documentation To make the connection you need a suitable USB cable which may come with your printer If a USB cable was not included with your printer you can purchase one from a computer or electronics store If your printer supports Plug and Play your computer may automatically recognize the printer the printer is then ready for use Refer to your printer documentation for further instructions J TECHNICAL NOTE To determine if your printer supports Plug and A Play check its documentation f If your printer does not support Plug and Play you can set up the printer as described in Setting up a printer on page 68 To connect a printer to your computer of 1 Conn
157. ory module inserting 51 installation 48 removing 55 microphone 128 modem connecting to telephone line 122 determining COM port 121 problem solving 179 resetting port to default settings 121 upgrading 121 monitor 65 connecting 66 not working 169 mouse installing 67 serial 67 mouse utility 147 network accessing 123 Dial Up Networking Wizard 123 networking wireless 125 Notification Area 120 0 opening the display panel 46 optical drive problems 173 troubleshooting 173 other documentation 37 overlay keys 87 P password deleting a supervisor 144 disabling a user 145 setting a user 144 supervisor set up 143 types 142 passwords instant using 142 setting 142 PC Card checklist 174 computer stops working 175 configuring 131 errors 176 hot swapping fails 175 inserting 130 not recognized 176 problem solving 174 175 removing 131 setting up 131 port COM 121 Ethernet LAN 124 RGB 65 power Index 22 computer will not start 159 connecting cable to AC adaptor 44 cord cable connectors 208 energy saving features 101 problem solving 167 turning on 47 power button 48 57 power plan hot key 110 power plans 109 power source 43 connecting 44 powering down using Hibernation 75 using Shut Down 73 using Sleep 78 precautions 39 primary button 65 printer connecting 68 problem solving 178 179 printing a file 92 problem solving AC power 167 accessing disk drives 160 battery charge does not last 168
158. oss the room make sure all disk activity has ended the drive indicator light stops glowing and all external peripheral cables are disconnected CAUTION Do Not pick up the computer by its display panel or by the back Doing so could damage the system 82 Getting Started Caring for your computer Using a computer lock You may want to secure your computer to a heavy object such as your desk The easiest way to do this is to purchase an optional computer lock cable For more information on purchasing a cable lock visit accessories toshiba com Sample Illustration Computer lock cable To secure the computer 1 Wrap the cable through or around some part of a heavy object Make sure there is no way for a potential thief to slip the cable off the object Pass the locking end through the loop W 3 Insert the cable s locking end into the security lock slot on your computer then engage the locking device The computer is now securely locked Sample Illustration Attaching security lock cable Chapter 2 Learning the Basics This chapter gives some computing tips and provides important information about basic features Computing tips Save your work frequently Your work stays in the computer s temporary memory until you save it to the disk If the network you are using goes down and you must restart your computer to reconnect or your battery runs out of charge while you are working you will
159. ou have an account with an ISP you can probably set up an email address at the same time you sign up for the service lt 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 and services for sale 1 2 8 Exploring Your Computer s Features Exploring audio features 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 audio features You can use your computer to record sounds using the computer s internal microphone available on certain models or an optional external microphone
160. ow the specifications for voltage V and current A for each device The voltage level must match exactly The amperage rating of the AC adaptor must be equal to or greater than that required by the computer The Windows operating system is not working Once you are familiar with the desktop and used to the way the operating system responds to your work routine you can easily detect if the operating system is not working correctly For example The operating system fails to start after the initial startup 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 Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to start properly you may have to change your system s configuration or verify the startup procedure to fix the problem To do this use the options in the Startup menu To open the Startup menu 1 Restart your computer 2 Press F8 when your computer starts and before Windows starts loading The Windows Advanced Boot Options menu displays these options Safe Mode Safe Mode with Networking lf Something Goes Wrong 1
161. ow this procedure before you remove an ExpressCard a 1 Click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the Notification Area The Safely Remove Hardware screen appears Click Safely remove for the device you want to swap Select the item you wish to remove and click OK Remove the device when told it is safe to do so 1 18 lf Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict CAUTION Never swap modules when the computer is in Hibernation or Sleep mode This is known as warm swapping and is not supported For more information on Hibernation and Sleep modes see Hibernation mode on page 68 and Sleep mode on page 69 The system does not recognize your ExpressCard Refer to the ExpressCard documentation Removing a malfunctioning card and reinstalling it can correct many problems An ExpressCard error occurs Reinsert the card to make sure it is properly connected If the card is attached to an external device check that the connection is secure Refer to the card s documentation which should contain a troubleshooting section Printer problems This section lists some of the most common printer problems The printer will not print Check that the printer is connected to a working power outlet turned on and ready on line Check that the printer has plenty of paper Some printers will not start printing when there are just two or three sheets of paper left in the tray Make su
162. ower light flashes amber during charging either the main battery is malfunctioning or it is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply Disconnect the AC power cord cable and remove the main battery pack See Changing the main battery on page 111 for information on replacing the main 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 source with the computer turned off until the battery light glows blue 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 TECHNICAL NOTE The recharging of the battery cannot occur when your computer is using all of the power provided by the AC adaptor to run applications features and devices Your computer s Power Options 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 46 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the applications power management settings and features used U
163. permissible to be connected to the facilities of the local telecommunications company The equipment must also be installed using an acceptable method of connection The customer should be aware that compliance with the above conditions may not prevent degradation of service in some situations Repairs to certified equipment should be coordinated by a representative designated by the supplier Any repairs or alterations made by the user to this equipment 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 termina
164. port All Programs Hibernate oy gt Shut Down Arrow Start Shut Down Menu Sample Image Shut Down menu 2 Click Shut Down The computer shuts down completely 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 adaptor and power cord cable properly or installed a charged battery Press and hold the power button for at least 10 seconds If you are using the AC adaptor 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 Also try turning the computer off and then on 1 60 lf Something Goes Wrong Problems when you turn on the computer If you are using an AC adaptor verify that the computer is receiving power from the external power source by looking at the AC power light If the indicator is glowing the computer is connected to a live external power source The computer starts but when you press a key nothing happens Verify that the active program accepts text input Try clicking your mouse on an area where you can type text and try typing again Your computer may be in Sleep 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
165. 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 Ifthe problem occurs while you are running a program consult the program s documentation for troubleshooting suggestions Contact the software company s technical support group for their assistance Consult the dealer from whom you purchased your computer and or program Your dealer is your best source for current information For the complete detailed specifications for your computer visit pcsupport toshiba com Go to the Tech Support Center select your particular model from the list and go to the Detailed Specifications for that model For the number of a Toshiba dealer near you in the United States call 800 457 7777 Contacting Toshiba If you still need help and suspect that the problem is hardware related Toshiba offers a variety of resources to help you Toshiba s Technical Support Web site For technical support or to stay current on the most recent software and hardware options for your computer and for other product information be sure to regularly check the Toshiba Web site at pcsupport toshiba com Toshiba voice contact Before calling Toshiba make sure you have Your computer s serial number The computer and
166. proval does not of itself give an unconditional assurance of successful operation on every PSTN network termination point In the event of problems you should contact your equipment supplier in the first instance NOTE The above Caution information applies to products that operate with an Taiwan Using 802 114 device Unless approved for any model accredited low power radio frequency electric machinery any company trader or user shall not change the frequency increase the power or change the features and functions of the original design Any use of low power radio frequency electric machinery shall not affect aviation safety and interfere with legal communications In the event interference is caused the use of such electric machinery shall be immediately discontinued Operation of such products can be resumed only when they are modified and can no longer cause interference The legal communications mentioned in the above item refer to radio communications operated in accordance with telecommunication laws and regulations Low power radio frequency electric machinery shall resist against interference from legal communications or from industrial scientific and medical radio emission electric machinery 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
167. puter s power Disconnect the AC adaptor and turn on the computer s power If it does not turn on go to step 4 Operate the computer on battery power for five minutes If the battery pack has at least five minutes of operating time continue operating until the battery pack is fully discharged If the battery light flashes or there is some other warning to indicate a low battery go to step 4 Connect the AC adaptor to the computer and the power cord cable to a power outlet The DC IN or AC power light should glow blue and the battery light should glow amber to indicate that the battery pack is being charged If the DC IN or AC power light indicator does not glow power is not being supplied Check the connections for the AC adaptor and power cord cable Charge the battery pack until the battery light glows blue Ifyou have extra battery packs rotate their use If you will not be using the system for an extended period more than one month remove the battery pack If you are not going to use the computer for more than eight hours disconnect the AC adaptor Store spare battery packs in a cool dry place out of direct sunlight 1 1 O Mobile Computing Disposing of used batteries Disposing of used batteries The life of a battery pack depends on usage When the battery pack needs replacing the main battery light flashes amber shortly after you have fully recharged the battery You must discard a batt
168. re Point To do this 1 Click Start All Programs Accessories System Tools and then System Restore 2 Click Next 3 A list of previously created Restore Points displays showing the timestamp and description of each Restore Point NOTE This list may contain Restore Points that you did not create Restore Points labeled System Checkpoint were automatically created by the Windows operating system Other Restore Points may have been created automatically by applications when they were installed 4 Select the Restore Point you want to use and then click Next The utility displays the timestamp and description of the selected Restore Point 5 Verify that the Restore Point you selected is the correct one If it is not click Back to return to step 4 6 Close all programs and save all open files 7 Click Finish and then Yes to begin the system restore 8 Your Windows operating system configuration will now be restored to the state it was in when the chosen Restore Point was created and then the computer will be automatically restarted Backing up your data or your entire computer with the Windows operating system The most valuable component of your computer system is the data you create and store on its hard 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 Fortunate
169. re the printer cable is firmly attached to the computer and the printer Run the printer s self test to check for any problem with the printer itself Make sure you installed the proper printer drivers as shown in Setting up a printer on page 68 or in the instructions that came with the printer You may have connected the printer while the computer is on Disable Sleep mode turn off the computer and turn off the printer Turn the printer back on make sure it is online and then turn the computer back on lf Something Goes Wrong 1 19 Resolving a hardware conflict Try printing another file For example you could create and attempt to print a short test file using Notepad If a Notepad file prints correctly the problem may be in your original file If you cannot resolve the problem contact the printer s manufacturer The printer will not print what you see on the screen Many programs display information on the screen differently from the way they print it See if your program has a print preview mode This mode lets you see your work exactly as it will print Contact the software manufacturer for more information Modem problems Available on certain models This section lists common modem problems The modem will not receive or transmit properly Make sure the cable from the modem to the telephone line is firmly connected to the computer s modem port and the telephone line jack Check the port setting
170. result in serious injury Mobile Computing 1 1 3 Changing the main battery Inserting a charged battery To insert a battery 1 Wipe the terminals of the charged battery with a clean cloth to ensure a good connection 2 Insert the charged battery into the slot until the latch clicks The battery pack has been designed so that you cannot install it with reverse polarity CAUTION i the battery does not slide into the slot easily move the battery release lock to the unlocked position and try again Do not force the battery into position Sample Illustration Inserting the battery 3 Slide the battery release lock to the locked position Sample Illustration Locking the battery release lock 114 Mobile Computing Taking care of your battery 6 Turn the computer right side up Reconnect any cables that were removed in step 3 of Removing the battery from the computer on page 111 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 revers
171. ring computer 42 removing main battery 111 RJ 11 jack 123 running the computer on battery power 101 S safety computer 117 disposing of batteries 116 icons 36 precautions 39 saving files 90 screen blank 169 does not look normal flickers 170 secondary button 65 set up communications 121 setting up adding memory 48 computer 41 49 setting up a connection 124 Sleep mode 72 hot key 200 starting again from 80 sound problem solving 174 sounds recording 128 speakers using external 129 start button 120 Start Search field 90 starting a program 88 Start Search field 90 Windows Explorer 89 Windows Start menu 88 starting up the computer from Shut down 75 from Sleep 80 Startup menu problem solving 162 supervisor password deleting 144 supervisor password set up 143 T Taskbar 120 telephone line connecting to modem 122 television adjusting display 67 Toshiba registering computer 42 worldwide offices 190 TOSHIBA Assist 137 Toshiba Hardware Setup 148 Toshiba online resources 100 traveling tips 117 troubleshooting DVD player general problems 182 external keyboard 168 keyboard 168 keypad overlay 168 optical drive 173 turning on the computer 47 turning on the power 47 U user password disabling 145 user password setting 144 using a file extension 92 Utilities 136 Index 229 V video projector adjusting display 67 W warranty limited warranty 37 Web 126 Web Cam 129 Web
172. rks and millions of computers around the world connected by communications lines They all work together to share information 1 20 Exploring Your Computer s Features An overview of using the Internet The World Wide Web The World Wide Web or Web is a subset of the Internet a collection of interlinked documents located on computers connected to the Internet that work together using a specific Internet protocol called Hypertext Transfer Protocol HTTP The World Wide Web offers information as text images audio or video to be referenced from anywhere in the world Special programs called Web browsers are specifically designed to work with HTTP They make it easier to connect to a particular network address and send and receive information Internet Service Providers To connect a computer directly to the Internet many people and businesses use an Internet Service Provider ISP An ISP is a company that has the equipment and the telecommunication lines necessary to maintain an Internet connection You can connect to the Internet by using a telephone and modem or through other higher speed communication methods 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 Once you have established an ISP account you can conne
173. rred medium for software music and video Digital versatile discs DVDs provide a significant increase in data storage and support features that are not available on any other video platform These features include wide screen movies multiple language tracks digital surround sound multiple camera angles and interactive menus For these reasons your computer may come with an optical drive Q 4 Learning the Basics Using the optical drive y G TECHNICAL NOTE Your optical drive is set to play region 1 North A America DVD ROMs If you play a DVD disc from another region the drive will automatically change to play in the format of the other region The drive will allow you to change regions four times On the fourth change the region will be locked in That is the drive will only play DVDs from that last region Note that changing from region 1 to region 2 and back to region 1 is counted as two changes NOTE For optimum DVD performance it is recommended that you play DVDs while running the computer on AC power NOTE When viewing DVD movies use Toshiba DVD Player Optical drive components The optical drive is located on the side of the computer Your optical drive may look like this DVD a O Drive in use indicator light Eject button Manual eject hole Sample Illustration Optical drive GSE Drive in use indicator light Indicates when the drive is in use Eject but
174. s An external monitor or projector via the RGB monitor port A TV VCR or DVD recorder via the S video TV out port 66 Getting Started Using external display devices 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 C 1 4 5 Connect the monitor s video cable to the RGB monitor port on the side of the computer Connect the device s power cable to a live electrical outlet Turn on the external device Your computer will automatically detect the external display device and activate a screen with display options Select the settings you desire and click Apply Click OK 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 NOTE Some modes are only available with the appropriate device attached and turned on The quickest way to change the display output settings is to use the display hot key Fn F5 1 2 Press Fn and F5 simultaneously While holding down Fn press F5 repeatedly until the setting you want takes effect Briefl
175. s operating systems that allows you to turn off the computer without exiting your open applications and to continue from where you left off when you turn the computer on again system disk A diskette that contains the operating system files needed to start the computer Any diskette can be formatted as a system disk A system disk is also called a bootable disk or a startup disk Compare non system disk system prompt The symbol in the MS DOS operating system generally a drive letter followed by a greater than sign indicating where users are to enter commands TFT display See active matrix display universal serial bus USB USB is a serial bus that supports a data transfer rate of up to 480 Mbps 480 million bits per second USB can connect up to 127 peripheral devices through a single all purpose USB port USB allows hot swapping of peripherals See also bus hot swapping serial upload To send a file to another computer through a modem or network See also download USB See universal serial bus USB utility A computer program designed to perform a narrowly focused operation or solve a specific problem Utilities are often related to computer system management 229 Glossary W Web See World Wide Web Wi Fi A registered trademark term of the Wi Fi Alliance that stands for Wireless Fidelity and is another term for the communication protocol to permit an Ethern
176. s the hot key repeatedly Release the Fn key when the desired option is selected 1 Q 4 Hot Keys TOSHIBA Cards Application Cards Application Cards The Application Cards are used to launch these applications TOSHIBA Assist For more information refer to TOSHIBA Assist on page 137 PC Diagnostic Tool utility For more information refer to TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility on page 146 ConfigFree utility For more information refer to ConfigFree on page 154 Bluetooth settings This Application Card launches your Bluetooth settings Disc Creator utility This Application Card launches the TOSHIBA Disc Creator utility Toshiba Hardware Setup utility For more information refer to Toshiba Hardware Setup on page 148 TOSHIBA Button Support utility For more information refer to TOSHIBA Button Support on page 151 NOTE Not all functions are supported on all models Hot Keys TOSHIBA Cards Application Cards 1 95 Using the Application Cards To launch an application using the Application Cards 1 Move the cursor to the top center edge of the screen The TOSHIBA Cards display at the top of the screen F3 F5 F6 F7 F8 F9 SPACE BO i cp ae am stacked Card Sample Image TOSHIBA Card display 2 Click the stacked card on the far right of the display The Application Cards are hidden under this card The Application Cards appear and
177. s are securely connected lf Something Goes Wrong 1 T Resolving a hardware conflict Sd Occasionally a defective ExpressCard slips through quality control If another computer with an ExpressCard slot is available try the card in that machine If the card malfunctions again it may be defective Resolving ExpressCard problems Here are some common problems and their solutions The slot appears to be dead ExpressCards that used to work no longer work Check the ExpressCard status 1 Click Start Control Panel System and Maintenance and then Device Manager 2 Double click the appropriate ExpressCard which will be listed under one of the categories shown for example Disk drives Network adapters Other etc The operating system displays your ExpressCard s Properties dialog box which contains information about your ExpressCard configuration and status The computer stops working hangs when you insert an ExpressCard The problem may be caused by an I O input output conflict between the socket and another device in the system Use Device Manager to make sure each device has its own I O base address See Fixing a problem with Device Manager on page 165 for more information Since all ExpressCards share the same socket each card is not required to have its own address Hot swapping removing one ExpressCard and inserting another without turning the computer off fails Foll
178. s at regular intervals Check your program s documentation to see if it has an automatic save feature Learning the Basics 01 Saving your work Saving files 1 In your Windows based application click File and then Save 2 Click Browse folders If you are working with a document that already has a file name this is all you need to do If you created a new document your program displays a Save As dialog box Use this dialog box to specify where to store the document and to give it a file name p es oe Re Organize Ba Views Be New Folder On ee ey Pee Name Date taken Tags MM Desktop More Folders v Sample Pictures E Documents T Downloads E Favorites Links B 7 Music E Pictures Da File name Save as type JPEG jpg jpeg jpe jfif a Hide Folders Sample Image Save As dialog box 3 Choose the drive and folder where you want your file to be stored 4 Type a file name then click Save HINT To make another copy of the file you are currently working E with click File and then Save As and give the new file a different Ji name File names The Windows operating system supports long file names that can contain up to 260 characters and can include spaces Some applications do not support long file names and require file names limited to no more than eight characters You may use all the letters numbers and other characters on the keyboard ex
179. s 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 158 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 then click Start Task Manager The Windows Task Manager window appears lf Something Goes Wrong 1 DO Problems when you turn on the computer 2 Click the Applications tab If a program has stopped responding the words not responding appear beside its name in the list 3 Select the program you want to close then click End Task Closing the failed program should allow you to continue working If it does not continue with the next step 4 Close the remaining programs one by one by selecting the program name then End Task To power off your computer 1 Click Start and then click the arrow next to the Lock button in the lower right part of the Start menu The Shut Down menu appears clay Windows Photo Gallery Connect To Switch User j Log Off t Windows Ultimate Extras Control Panel EE Default Programs Restart Sleep Help and Sup
180. s to make sure the hardware and software are referring to the same COM port See Determining the COM port on page 121 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 but still does 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 180 lf Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Wireless networking problems NOTE 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 W
181. sCard un 132 Inserting an ExpressCard ns 132 Removing an ExpressCard nen 132 Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot 00 133 Inserting memory media 133 Removing memory media 134 Using the i LINK port wo cece eeseeeeeeeeeeeee 135 Chapter 5 Utilities occ cssesescescssssessstsessesstesnseneee 136 TOSHIBA ASSISt oc cece eecesseeseseeseseeeeenenen 137 OTALA O cece ccecsseceeseecesseecssesceeeeseseeesseneeeees 138 TC GUNG cst sctssitstcriesseninaranatoasainhtn anna pnbabieiseseonales 139 PROTO CE amp FIX sesactatecicassayscuesunsesyietutedeoneuce eats 140 0 0 110174 141 Setting passwords neser 142 Using an instant password 142 Using a supervisor password 143 Using a user password cscccecccccesns 144 Deleting a user password 145 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility a 146 Mouse Utility 147 Toshiba Hardware Setup 148 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility eee 150 TOSHIBA Button Support 151 32 Contents CD DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer 152 TOSHIBA Accessibility oo secceeeeeneeees 153 GOTIOT ROO ceca czdcceaetesageacestasneescedenastessnescascenaieet 154 Getting Started cacece ctoie ctsacccectastieiacenenesedeteat 154 ContfigFree Utilities cece sees eeeeeee 155 Chapter 6 If Something Goes Wrong 158 Problems that are easy to fix 00 eeeeeeeeeeseeeeees 158 Problems when you turn on the computer 159 The Windows operating system is not working 162 Using Startup options to fix probl
182. se the drag and drop feature of the Windows operating system Inserting memory media The following instructions apply to all types of supported media devices 1 Turn the media so that the contacts metal areas are face down 1 3 4 Exploring Your Computer s Features Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot 2 Push the media into the adapter until it locks in place ee Sample Illustration Inserting memory media CAUTION When inserting memory media do not touch the metal contacts You could expose the storage area to static electricity which can destroy data Removing memory media 1 Prepare the media for removal by clicking the Safely Remove T Hardware icon in the Notification Area and then selecting the card or device you want to remove If the system is unable to prepare the media for safe removal a message will tell you to try again later If the media can be removed now the system displays Safe to Remove Hardware 2 Gently press the card inward to release it The card pops out slightly 3 Grasp the card and pull it straight out Sample Illustration Removing memory media CAUTION Do not remove memory 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 Exploring Your Computer s Features 1 35 Using the i LINK port
183. shiba com If the AC power light starts flashing remove the battery and continue with the steps below 3 Connect the AC adaptor to the computer Leave the battery out of the computer Try turning the computer on again If the computer starts normally the battery may need charging may be depleted or may be defective Turn the computer on insert the battery and then leave the computer running for several hours which will deliver a slow steady trickle charge to the battery Once the battery has been trickle charged it may begin working correctly again If the trickle charging does not prove effective visit the Toshiba Web site at pcsupport toshiba com and see the Support Bulletin Step Charging the computer s battery click the Ask Iris link and search for the support bulletin by name 4 Connect the AC adaptor to a different power outlet preferably in a different room If the computer starts normally there may be a problem with the AC outlet itself or the voltage level available from it 1 62 lf Something Goes Wrong The Windows operating system is not working 5 Verify that the AC adaptor is the correct unit for your computer model The computer may not be able to start from an AC adaptor that is rated for less current amperage than the computer requires even if the rated voltage is correct and the plug fits correctly in the DC IN socket The labels on the bottom of the computer and the AC adaptor sh
184. sing an application that is associated with the media on the disc For example if it is a music CD open Windows Media Player and use it to select and then play the CD For other types of media use the associated software to open the files on the disc Creating a CD DVD Depending on the configuration your computer may come with a multi function drive that allows you to Play pre recorded DVDs Play pre recorded CDs Read and write data depending on your system configuration and music files to CD Recordable CD R and CD Rewritable CD RW discs and DVD R 4RW or DVD RAM discs Learning the Basics Q Using the optical drive CO NOTE Due to manufacturing and quality variations in third party optical media e g CD or DVD or optical media players recorders in certain cases your Toshiba optical drive may not record on certain optical media that bear the applicable logo or play back optical media recorded by other computers or optical media recorders Additionally certain optical media recorded on your optical drive may not play back or operate properly on other computers or optical media players These problems are not due to any defect in your Toshiba computer or optical drive Please refer to your computer s product specification for listing of specific format compatibilities Copy protection technology may also prevent or limit recording or viewing of certain optical media For details on how to use the
185. sing the computer for the first time The computer is now ready for you to turn it on and begin using it Opening the display panel 1 Facing the front of the computer locate the center of the display panel 2 Gently raise the panel 3 Adjust the display to a comfortable viewing angle J o Sample Illustration Opening the display panel NOTE When opening or closing the display panel place one hand on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other hand to slowly open or close the display panel CAUTION l0 avoid damaging the display panel do not force it beyond the point where it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel Do not press or push on the display panel and be careful to remove any pens or other objects from the keyboard area before closing 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 computer Your display contains an extremely large number of thin film transistors TFT and is manufactured using high precision technology Any small bright dots that may appear on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology 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 operat
186. skette or flash media it does not go into the Recycle Bin For more information on the Recycle Bin see Windows online Help 120 Exploring Your Computer s Features Exploring the desktop Your desktop may contain other icons depending on your configuration See Windows online Help for more specific information on each icon and how to use it Start button You use the Start button to Start programs Open documents Adjust system settings Find files Access Windows Help and Support Suspend system activity and shut down the computer NOTE Whenever a procedure in this User s Guide instructs you to click Start it means that you should click the Start button Taskbar Each time you open a program a button associated with that program appears on the Taskbar With some programs a button appears on the Taskbar for each document or window you open You can use these buttons to quickly switch between the programs or windows To make a program or window the currently active one click the associated Taskbar button Notification Area The Notification Area displays icons of tasks or programs that run continuously in the background and displays notifications 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 Notification Area are Current time Power usage mode Mouse properties and
187. so known as a TFT display in its simplest form there is one thin film transistor TFT for each cell This type of display works well with notebook computers because of its shallow depth and high quality color Active matrix displays are viewable from wider angles than most passive matrix displays adapter A device that provides a compatible connection between two units For example the computer s internal display adapter receives information from the software and translates it into images on the screen An adapter can take a number of forms from a microprocessor to a simple connector An intelligent adapter one that is capable of doing some processing may also be called a controller alternating current AC The type of power usually supplied to residential and commercial wall outlets AC reverses its direction at regular intervals Compare direct current DC application A computer program that you use to perform tasks of a specific type Applications include word processors spreadsheets and database management systems See also program B backup A copy of a file usually on a removable disk kept in case the original file is lost or damaged basic input output system BIOS See BIOS Glossary 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
188. software please refer to the respective Online Help menus Removing a disc with the computer on To remove a disc CD or DVD with the computer turned on 1 Press the eject button on the drive CAUTION Do not press the eject button while the in use indicator light is glowing Doing so could damage the disc or the drive Also if the disc is still spinning when you open the disc tray wait for it to stop spinning before you remove it 2 Pull the tray out until it is fully open remove the disc and place it in its protective cover 3 Gently press the tray in to close it Removing a disc with the computer off To remove a disc with the computer turned off 1 Insert a slender object such as a straightened paper clip into the manual eject hole The disc tray slides partially out of the drive about 1 inch Never use a pencil to press the manual eject button Pencil lead can break off inside the computer and damage it 100 Learning the Basics Toshiba s online resources 2 Pull the tray out until it is fully open remove the disc and place it in its protective cover 3 Gently press the tray in to close it Caring for CD or DVD discs Store your discs in their original containers to protect them from scratches and keep them clean Do not bend a disc or place heavy objects on top of it Do not apply a label to or otherwise mar the surface of a disc Hold a disc by its outside edge Fingerprints on th
189. speaker volume To activate a specific task double click the appropriate Notification Area icon Exploring Your Computer s Features 1 21 Setting up for communications Setting up for communications To connect to the Internet or use an online service you need A browser or communications program An Internet Service Provider ISP or online service 1f you plan to use the Internet A way to connect to the ISP for example modem Wi Fi LAN etc Determining the COM port Your modem available on certain models 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 to either upgrade your modem or reset the port to the default settings If you are having trouble connecting through the modem you may need to determine the current COM port name and possibly change it To find out which port your modem is connected to 1 2 Click Start Control Panel and then Hardware and Sound Click Phone and Modem Options The Location Information dialog box displays Fill in the Local Information text boxes and click OK Click the Modems tab Your modem should be listed next to one of the computer s COM ports Make a note of the COM port number To verify that the modem is set up properly select the modem you wish to check and then click Properties to bring up the dialog box with information specific to
190. ssage 160 computer lock 82 computing tips 83 connecting to a power source 43 connection setup 124 control buttons 65 Ctrl keys 86 D desktop creating new icon 119 major features 119 desktop exploration 118 desktop icons 119 Device Manager 165 checking properties 165 devices keyboard 67 mouse 67 Disk Defragmenter 172 disk drive corrupted damaged data files 172 missing files trouble accessing a disk 171 running slow 172 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 172 cannot read a diskette 172 connecting 69 external connecting 69 display does not look normal flickers 170 external monitor not working 170 screen is blank 169 display device external 65 display output settings 66 display external adjusting 67 disposal information 26 disposing of used batteries 116 double click 65 DVD creating 98 DVD player general problems 182 DVD using 93 E environment computer friendly 38 error Messages device driver conflict 164 general hardware problem 164 non system disk or disk error 161 problem with display settings current settings not working with hardware 170 warning resume failure 160 Error checking 171 Ethernet LAN port 124 expansion memory slot 50 exploring the desktop 118 Index 220 ExpressCard checklist 176 computer stops working 177 errors 178 hot swapping fails 177 not recognized 178 problem solving 176 177 ExpressCard inserting 132 removing 132 external monitor not working 170 mouse
191. ssword E SECURE PROTECT amp FIX OPTIMIZE You can connect your computer to network more easily Web site Help Sample Image TOSHIBA Assist window Secure tab 1 40 Utilities TOSHIBA Assist Protect amp Fix The feature available in this category is TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility oe I a TOSHIBA TOSHIBA Assist You can easily access Help and Service Category Contents red CONNECT PC Diagnostic Tool E SECURE A PROTECT amp FIX OPTIMIZE You can protect your computer and easily fix it Sample Image TOSHIBA Assist window Protect amp Fix tab Utiliti rosmmaasia A Optimize The features available in this category are Mouse Utility Toshiba Hardware Setup TOSHIBA Zooming Utility TOSHIBA Button Support CD DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer TOSHIBA Accessibility gt gt gt Sd gt Sd rT TOSHIBA Assist TOSHIBA Assist You can easily access Help and Service Category Contents CONNECT FP E ky Mouse Accessibility TOSHIBA CD DYD TOSHIBA Button Drive Hardwa J SECURE PROTECT amp FIX Eome e TOSHIBA You can optimize your computer Web site Help Close Sample Image TOSHIBA Assist window Optimize tab 1 42 Utilities Setting passwords Setting passwords Setting a password lets you walk away from your computer providin
192. systems premises radio station and specified low power radio station 11 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 product lines Other Radio Stations Before using this equipment ensure that it does not interfere with any of the equipment listed above If this equipment causes RF interference to other radio stations promptly change the frequency being used change the location of use or turn off the source of emissions Contact TOSHIBA Direct PC if you have 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 4 1 2 4 This equipment uses a frequency of 2 4 GHz 2 DS This equipment uses DS SS modulation OF This equipment uses OFDM modulation 3 The interference range of this equipment is less than 40m EE E E This equipment uses a frequency bandwidth from 2 400 MHz to 2 483 5 MHz It is possible to avoid the band of mobile object identification systems 3 TOSHIBA Direct PC Monday Friday 10 00 17 00 Toll Free Tel 0120 15 1048 Direct Dial 03 34
193. t does not glow after 20 minutes the battery may have reached the end of its useful life Try replacing it 1 68 lf Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict The battery appears not to power the computer for as long as it usually does If you frequently repeat shallow charge and discharge the battery meter may become inaccurate Let the battery discharge completely then try charging it again Check the power options via your Power Plans see Power Plans on page 109 Have you added a device such as a PC Card or memory module that takes its power from the battery Is your software using the hard disk more Is the display power set to turn off automatically Was the battery fully charged to begin with All these conditions affect how long the charge lasts 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 included with your computer or visit the Toshiba Web site at accessories toshiba com Refer to this site often to stay current on the most recent software and hardware options for your computer and for other product information For more information on maintaining battery power see Charging batteries on page 103 Keyboard problems If when you type strange things happen or nothing happens the problem may be related to the keyboard itse
194. t use the adapter s management utility If the documentation that accompanies the adapter does not provide enough information to determine if this is the case contact that vendor s support group for further advice DVD operating problems If you experience a 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 Use Toshiba DVD Player to view DVD movies lf Something Goes Wrong 1 83 DVD operating problems 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 Verify that your computer recognizes your optical drive by clicking Start and then Computer The optical drive should appear in the list See Checking device properties on page 165 for instructions on using Device Manager to view the optical drive properties Check the Toshiba Web site for new information on optical drives and their operation A blank screen appears while watching a DVD ROM movie or title Change the setting for when to turn off the display using the following steps 1 Click Start Control Panel System and Maintenance and then Power Options Click Choose when to turn off the display
195. tchable 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 lIf your computer is connected to the AC adaptor the CPU frequency mode is set to high for faster processing Battery Power lIf 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 Low Sets the CPU speed to low when using either the battery or the AC adaptor Boot Priority Allows you to change the sequence in which your computer searches the drives for the operating system You can also manually choose the Boot Priority by pressing the power button to power on the computer then quickly pressing the F12 key Select the boot device by pressing the arrow keys then pressing the Enter key NOTE since the system is a quick booting system you must press the keys immediately after pressing the power button Keyboard Allows you to configure an external keyboard to emulate the Fn function key and access the wake on keyboard function gt USB Allows you to enable or disable USB Legacy Emulation gt Sd LAN Allows you to set networking functions Button Setting Lets you set the resume speed for Sleep mode If you want to use the fast resume option be sure to co
196. telephone company The modem connects to the telephone line by means of a standard jack called the USOC RJ11C 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 D 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 1t may occasionally be necessary for them to make changes
197. that modem The Windows operating system communicates with the modem and displays identifying information reported by the modem If the Windows operating system cannot communicate with the modem it displays an error message Consult the troubleshooting sections of your modem and Windows operating system documentation 1 292 Exploring Your Computer s Features Setting up for communications 7 Click OK to close the properties dialog box for that specific modem Click OK to close the Phone and Modem Options dialog box Close the Control Panel Connecting a modem to a telephone line Available on certain models Your computer may come with a built in modem that can be connected to a standard voice grade telephone line The modem allows you to amp Access the Internet Communicate with your office s local area network LAN or larger corporate wide area network WAN For specific information about connecting toa LAN or WAN consult your network administrator Send a fax directly from your computer For more detailed information regarding your computer s modem visit Toshiba s Web site at accessories toshiba com Before you can communicate using the modem you need to connect it to a telephone line Your computer s built in modem port provides an RJ 11 jack allowing you to connect the modem to a standard voice grade telephone line 1 Plug one end of a telephone cable purchased separately into t
198. 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 and data files from a backup source will save time Read the user s guides It is very difficult to provide a fail safe set of steps you can follow every time you experience a problem with the computer Your ability to solve problems will improve as you learn about how the computer and its software work together Get familiar with all the user s guides provided with your computer as well as the manuals that come with the programs and devices you purchase Your local computer store or book store sells a variety of self help books you can use to supplement the information in the manuals lf Something Goes Wrong 1 85 Develop good computing habits Data and system configuration backup in the Windows operating system The Windows operating system 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 feat
199. ting Set Quiet Mode Click here to allow Acoustic Silencer to slow the CD DVD drive speed for this Windows session only You can use this mode to listen to music CDs or audio files more comfortably Click here to return to Normal Speed in this Windows session for installing applications or transferring data ATTENTION The drive speed will return to Normal Speed if you reboot or resume from standby or hibernation These settings may also be changed by other V Show tasktray icon Sample Image CD DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer screen To access the utility 1 Double click the icon in the Notification Area or click the CD DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer icon in the Optimize tab of TOSHIBA Assist The CD DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer screen appears 2 Click Set Quiet Mode to make the drive run more slowly and quietly for listening to music or audio files on a CD 3 Click Set Normal Mode to run the drive at normal speed for transferring data Utilities TOSHIBA Accessibility 1 03 TOSHIBA Accessibility 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 Accessibility pF N Setting for Fn Sticky
200. tion on an interface may consist of any combination of devices subject only to the requirement that the sum of the Ringer Equivalence Numbers of all the devices does not exceed 5 3 The standard connecting arrangement telephone jack type for this equipment is jack type s USOC RJ1 1C y 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 B uetooth 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 computer product support on Web site htto www toshiba europe com computers tnt bluetooth htm in Europe or ocsupport toshiba com in the United States for more information CAUTION
201. tions 2 Indication The indication shown below appears on this equipment 1 2 3 2 4FH1 LIT 4 1 2 4 This equipment uses a frequency of 2 4 GHz 2 FH This equipment uses FH SS modulation 23 3 The interference range of this equipment is less than 10m This equipment uses a frequency bandwidth from 2 400 MHz to 2 483 5 MHz It is impossible to avoid the band of mobile object identification systems 3 TOSHIBA Direct PC Monday Friday 10 00 17 00 Toll Free Tel 0120 15 1048 Direct Dial 03 3457 4850 Fax 03 3457 4868 Device Authorization This device obtains the Technical Regulation Conformity Certification and it belongs to the device class of radio equipment of low power data communication system radio station stipulated in the Radio Law of Japan The Name of the radio equipment EY XF2CS TELECOM ENGINEERING CENTER Approval Number 01 NYDA1305 The following restrictions apply Do not disassemble or modify the device Do not install the embedded wireless module into other device 24 Optical Drive Safety Instructions rWyVfeya 9 This appliance contains a laser system and is classified as a CLASS 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 HD DVD CD DVD drive CD RW drive Multi drive or any other optical drive You could damage the drive You would
202. to manage power W Change settings that are currently unavailable Balanced Active z Power buttons and lid E Lid close action On battery Sleep Plugged in Sleep E Power button action On battery Sleep Plugged in Sleep E Start menu power button On battery Sleep Plunnerd in Sleen Restore plan defaults Sample Image Advanced settings tab of Power Options screen 80 Getting Started Turning off the computer 5 Click Power buttons and lid to display the actions that you can configure 6 Select Sleep for the options you want NOTE These options can be set separately for how they operate while the computer is running on battery power or while connected to AC power Lid close action Set this option to Sleep if you want the computer to go into Sleep mode when you close the display panel Power button action Set this option to Sleep if you want the computer to go into Sleep mode when you press the power button Start menu power button Set this option to Sleep if you want the computer to go into Sleep mode when you click the power button in the Start menu 7 Click Apply 8 Click OK Once the computer is configured you can place it into Sleep mode by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel depending on the Sleep options set Starting again from Sleep mode To start up the computer from Sleep mode press the power button until the on off
203. to monitor the remaining battery power The computer needs this time to check the battery s remaining capacity and perform its calculations Highlight the power icon in the Notification Area A pop up message displays the remaining battery power as a percentage With repeated discharges and recharges the battery s capacity gradually decreases A frequently used older battery does not power the computer for as long as a new battery even when both are fully charged v What to TECHNICAL NOTE The computer drains the battery faster at low temperatures Check your remaining charge frequently if you are working in temperatures below 50 degrees Fahrenheit The computer calculates the remaining battery charge based on your current rate of power use and other factors such as the age of the battery do when the main battery runs low When the main battery runs low you can Plug the computer into an external power source and recharge the main battery Place the computer into Hibernation mode and replace the main battery with a charged spare Connect the computer to an optional secondary battery if available for your computer Save your work and turn off the computer If you do not manage to do any of these things before the main battery completely runs out of power the computer automatically enters Hibernation mode and turns itself off Hibernation mode keeps track of where you were so that when you turn
204. to place by either double tapping the TouchPad or clicking the control buttons Scrolling with the TouchPad There are two active regions on the TouchPad that allow you to scroll as you would with any wheel device on a mouse or trackball To scroll vertically run your finger up or down along the right edge of the TouchPad To scroll horizontally run your finger along the bottom edge of the TouchPad This feature can be disabled or changed in the Mouse Properties dialog box Control buttons When a step instructs you to click or choose an item move the cursor to the item then press and release the primary left hand button To double click press the primary button twice in rapid succession The primary button usually corresponds to the left mouse button The function of the secondary right hand button depends on the program you are using It usually corresponds to the right mouse button right clicking Check your program s documentation to determine whether it uses the right mouse button Disabling or enabling the TouchPad The TouchPad is enabled by default To change the enable disable TouchPad setting press Fn F9 This hot key enables disables the TouchPad For more information see Disabling or enabling the TouchPad on page 205 Using external display devices Your computer comes with a built in display but you can also connect an external display device to an available video port as follow
205. ton Press to release the disc tray CAUTION Do not press the eject button or turn off the computer while the drive in use indicator light is glowing Doing so could damage the disc or the drive When the disc tray is open be careful not to touch the lens or the area around it Doing so could cause the drive to malfunction Manual eject hole Use if you need to release the disc tray when the power is off Use a straightened paper clip or other narrow object to press the manual eject button located inside the hole Learning the Basics O5 Using the optical drive Never use a pencil to press the manual eject button Pencil lead can break off inside the computer and damage it Media control buttons Available on certain models The media control buttons located above the keyboard let you access the Internet when the computer is on and play audio CDs or DVD movies f Stop button Play Pause button Previous track Media button button Internet browser Next track button button O I m ee Available on certain models Sample Illustration Media Control buttons The Internet browser button lets you access the Internet when the computer is powered on The Media button activates a media playing application that can play audio CDs or DVD movies 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
206. ttery notification Low battery action Sample Image Advanced settings tab of Power Options screen 4 Click Battery to display the battery options 5 Configure the alarm settings to suit your needs Conserving battery power How long a fully charged battery pack lasts when you are using the computer depends on a number of factors such as How the computer is configured Mobile Computing 1 09 Monitoring main battery power How much you use the hard disk optical drive diskette drives or other optional devices Where you are working since operating time decreases at low temperatures There are various ways in which you can conserve power and extend the operating time of your battery gt Enable Sleep or Hibernation which saves power when you turn off the computer and turn it back on again gt Use the Windows power saving option plans These power saving options control the way in which the computer is configured By using them you can increase the length of time you can use the computer before you need to recharge the battery Microsoft has combined these options into preset Power Plans Using one of these power plans 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 Plan and discuss each power saving option
207. ual inline memory module 209 21 0 Glossary DOS disk operating system DPI dots per inch DSTN dual supertwist nematic DVD digital versatile or video disc DVD ROM digital versatile or video disc read only memory ECP enhanced capabilities port EPROM erasable programmable read only memory FAT file allocation table FCC Federal Communications Commission GB gigabyte HDD hard disk drive HTML Hypertext Markup Language IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers I O input output IRQ interrupt request ISP Internet service provider KB kilobyte LAN local area network LCD liquid crystal display LPT1 line printer port 1 parallel port LSI large scale integration MB megabyte MIDI Musical Instrument Digital Interface PC personal computer PCI Peripheral Component Interconnect PCMCIA Personal Computer Memory Card International Association RAM random access memory RFI radio frequency interference ROM read only memory RTC real time clock SCSI small computer system interface Glossary 21 1 SDRAM synchronous dynamic random access memory SRAM static random access memory SVGA super video graphics adapter TFT thin film transistor USB universal serial bus URL uniform resource locator WAN wide area network www World Wide Web Terms The following terms may appear in this user s guide A active matrix display A liquid crystal display LCD made from an array of liquid crystal cells using active matrix technology Al
208. ure of the Windows operating system quickly creates Restore Points snapshots of your Windows operating system 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 the Windows operating system to the state it was in just prior to the installation This is much easier and more effective than uninstalling the hardware or software which often leaves behind unwanted files and settings It is also easy to undo a Restore Point selection if you change your mind Follow these steps to create a Restore Point using the System Restore utility 1 Click Start All Programs Accessories System Tools and then System Restore 2 Click open System Protection The System Protection tab of the System Properties window appears Click Create In the input field enter a name that is descriptive enough to be easily understood in the future such as Before installing Brand X Accounting app Then click Create 5 The Windows operating system creates the Restore Point automatically stamps it with the current date and time and displays a message that the restore point was successfully created 6 Click OK 1 86 lf Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits Then at a later time you can re establish your Windows configuration using the saved Resto
209. urself comfortable cec 39 Precautions eneren 39 Important information on your computer s cooling fan ceeerrriserrrrrrerrrrrrreerns 40 Setting Up your COMPUTED ceesre 4 Setting Up your SO WAre een 41 Registering your computer with Toshiba 42 Adding optional external devices 42 Connecting to a pOWer SOUICE eccere 43 Charging the main battery 45 2 8 Contents Using the computer for the first time 46 Opening the display panel cece 46 Your computer s features and specifications 47 Turning ON The POWEL ccccceeesesssseeeeeeseseees 47 Adding memory optional ccececeseeeeeeeeees 48 Installing a memory module ccecce 48 Removing a memory Module eee 53 Checking total Memory ccce 99 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities oo 56 Creating Recovery CDs DVDS ce cee 57 Hard Disk Drive Recovery options 00 08 Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media cecen 63 Installing drivers and applications 00 64 Using the TOUCHP ad oa cecceseseeseseeeeeeseeneen 64 scrolling with the TouchPad o oo 65 Control buttons wo ccc eee sees eeeenen 65 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 65 Using external display devices ceeeeeseeseeeeess 65 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer uu eee seer 66 Adjusting the quality of the external display 67 Using an external keyboard 67 Using amp
210. ve registered a password press any key type the password and press Enter If no password is registered press any key The screen reactivates and allows you to continue working If you are using the built in screen make sure the display priority is not set for an external monitor To do this press Fn and F5 simultaneously once If this does not correct the problem press Fn and F5 simultaneously again to return the display priority to its previous setting HINT Holding the Fn key and pressing the F5 key several times will advance you through the display options If you are using an external monitor Check that the monitor is turned on Check that the monitor s power cord cable is 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 1 10 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 Personalize This opens the Personalization window Click Windows Color and Appearance to choose the colors for the screen Click Display settings to choose the screen resolution The built in scr
211. vice to interact with any other on the network liquid crystal display LCD A type of display that uses a liquid substance between two transparent electrode panels When an electric current passes through the electrodes the molecules in the liquid form a crystalline pattern that polarizes the light passing through it A filter over the electrodes permits only non polarized light to pass to the surface of the display creating light and dark pixels load To move information from a storage device such as a hard disk into memory for processing 21 8 Glossary 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 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
212. visor password prevents other users from changing hardware configuration options Setting a supervisor password CAUTION l you choose to set a supervisor or user password Toshiba strongly recommends that you save your password in a location where you can later access it should you not remember it Toshiba is not responsible for any losses that may occur to you your organization or others as a result of the inability to access your computer To set a supervisor password 1 Click Start All Programs Toshiba Utilities and then TOSHIBA Assist The TOSHIBA Assist window appears On the left side click the Secure tab Jg 3 Click the Supervisor Password icon The Supervisor Password tab of the TOSHIBA Password Utility window appears a TOSHIBA Password Utility Supervisor Password af This tab lets you set conditions for Supervisor Password Supervisor Password User Policy TOSHIBA Antitheft Protection Timer Supervisor Password is required prior to set up Antitheft Protection Timer oK Cancel Sample Image Supervisor Password tab 4 Click Set 5 Enter your password and then enter it again to verify 6 Click Set 1 44 Utilities Setting passwords 7 Click OK if you want to save the password to a text file on a diskette or media of your choice or click Cancel to continue without saving the password to a text file 8 Shut down the system to co
213. ways restart the Windows operating system after each installation even if the installation utility does not prompt you to do so This will ensure 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 1 Back up critical data Create a Restore Point Install one item of hardware or software Restart the Windows operating system nN Aa WwW N Use the new hardware or software for a while noting any new problems Make sure that your critical applications e mail business applications etc are working correctly and verify that important devices are still functioning 6 For each additional hardware or software item repeat these steps starting at step 1 if any of your critical data has changed or starting at step 2 if no critical data has changed lf Something Goes Wrong 1 89 If you need further assistance If you need further assistance If you have followed the recommendations in this chapter and are still having problems you may need additional technical assistance This section contains the steps to take to ask for help Before you contact Toshiba Since some
214. wer plans Balanced Power Saver and High Performance are satisfactory for most people and do not need to be edited The Power Saver plan is the best used for maximum battery time The High Performance plan will give you the shortest battery time but the highest performance from your computer The Balanced plan is a compromise between battery time and performance Using a hot key to set the Power Plan You may use a hot key to set the Power Plan To set the Power Plan 1 Press Fn and F2 simultaneously to display the Power Plan hot key card F2 Profile Power saver O Q Sample Image Power Plan hot key card Mobile Computing 1 1 1 Changing the main battery 2 While continuing to press Fn press F2 until you select the desired Power Plan The Power Plan options are Balanced Power Saver and High Performance 3 Release the Fn key The hot key card disappears You are now in the selected mode Changing the main battery When your main battery has run out of power you have two options plug in the AC adaptor or install a charged main battery AWARNING Never short circuit the battery pack by either accidentally or intentionally bringing the battery terminals in contact with another conductive object This could cause serious injury or fire and could also damage the battery pack and computer Never expose a battery pack to abnormal shock vibration or pressure The battery pack s internal protective
215. work to external media first 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen select Recovery of Factory Default Software and then click Next The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears ery Wizard Recovery of Factory Default Softwares Please select a recovery method Recover to out al box stabe Recover without changing the hard drive partitions D Festower lo a custom sine partition oe Sample Image Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 2 Select Recover to out of box state and then click Next A confirmation message displays reminding you that all data will be lost during the recovery process Be sure to save your work to external media before proceeding 3 Click Next to begin the recovery Once complete a message displays that the HDD has been recovered 4 Press any key on the keyboard to restart the computer Getting Started 61 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Erasing the hard disk The Recovery Wizard allows you to delete all data and partitions from the hard disk To delete the data and partitions from your hard disk 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen select Erase the hard disk and then click Next The next screen lists the two methods you can choose Delete all data and partitions from the hard disk This option deletes all of the data on the hard disk without overwriting the HDD gt Delete all partitions and overwrite all sectors on the hard
216. xplains 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 lf Something Goes Wrong 1 65 Resolving a hardware conflict The device most recently connected to the system is the one most likely to be causing a conflict Resolving conflicts There are several things you can do to resolve hardware conflicts Get the most recent drivers from the manufacturer Disable the device For an older device remove it from the computer Disable another system component and use its resources for the new device See Fixing a problem with Device Manager on page 165 Reconfigure the device so that its requirements do not conflict Refer to the device s documentation for instructions about changing settings on the device Fixing a problem with Device Manager Device Manager provides a way to check and change the configuration of a device CAUTION Changing the default settings using Device Manager can cause other conflicts that make one or more devices unusable Device Manager is a configuration tool for
217. xt Finish and then Close Sani A nn BB U Exploring Your Computer s Features 1 a5 An overview of using the Internet 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 NOTE When the Wi Fi antenna switch is on the wireless indicator light p will be lit For help with common Wi Fi networking problems see Wireless networking problems on page 180 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 netwo
218. y Portugal Sweden UK ihn Spain OT OT O allowed x forbidden To remain in conformance with European spectrum usage laws for Wireless LAN operation the above 2 4 GHz and 5 GHz channel limitations apply The user should use the wireless LAN utility to check the current channel of operation If operation is occurring outside of the allowable frequencies as listed above the user must cease operating the Wireless LAN at that location and consult the local technical support staff responsible for the wireless network gt The 5 GHz Turbo mode feature is not allowed for operation in any European Community country This device must not be operated in ad hoc mode using channels in the 5 GHz bands in the European Community Ad hoc mode provides a direct communication between two client devices without a Wireless LAN Access Point This device must be used with Access Points that have employed and activated a radar detection feature required for European Community operation in the 5 GHz bands This device will operate under the control of the Access Point in order to avoid operating on a channel occupied by any radar system in the area The presence of nearby radar operation may result in temporary interruption of operation of this device The Access Point s radar detection feature will automatically restart operation on a channel free of radar You may consult with the local technical support staff responsible for th
219. y mode 19 Bluetooth Wireless Technology Interoperability Bluetooth Cards from TOSHIBA are designed to be interoperable with any product with Bluetooth wireless technology that is based on Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum FHSS radio technology and is compliant to Bluetooth Specification as defined and approved by The Bluetooth Special Interest Group Logo certification with Bluetooth wireless technology as defined by The Bluetooth Special Interest Group Bluetooth wireless technology is a new innovative technology and TOSHIBA has not confirmed compatibility of its B uetooth products with all computers and or equipment using B uetooth wireless technology other than TOSHIBA portable computers Always use Bluetooth cards from TOSHIBA in order to enable wireless networks over two or more up to a total of seven TOSHIBA portable computers using these cards Please contact TOSHIBA computer product support on Web site http Awww 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 always change the frequency move your computer to the area outside of the interference range of 2 4 GHz Wireless LAN devices 40 meters 43 74 yards Or more or st
220. y pause each time you press the F5 key to allow time for the display to change This hot key cycles through the settings in the following order the last option is available only when using extended desktop Built in display only Built in display and external monitor simultaneously External monitor only Built in display and TV or other external video device simultaneously TV or other external video device only Getting Started 6 Using an external keyboard Built in display and external monitor extended desktop Built in display and TV extended desktop Swap Switch primary display between internal display and external monitor when using extended desktop F5 Output Extended Desktop O OSOGO Sample Image Display options window 3 Release the Fn key Adjusting the quality of the external display To obtain the best picture quality from your television or other video display device you may need to adjust the video settings See the video device documentation for additional configuration Steps TECHNICAL NOTE To use one of the 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 800 x 600 or higher Ma Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use a full size keyboard you can attach one to your computer The computer s USB p
221. ymbols to expand and collapse the categories 4 Click Start Diagnostics when you are ready to begin the tests Utilities 1 A Mouse Utility Mouse Utility The Mouse utility allows you to change your pointing device or mouse settings To access the Mouse utility E 1 Click Start Control Panel and then Mouse under Hardware and Sound or click the Mouse icon in the Optimize tab of i TOSHIBA Assist The Mouse Properties screen appears Mouse Properties LX Buttons Pointers Pointer Options Wheel Hardware Device Settings Button configuration Devices Synaptics TouchPad V6 2 on PS 2 Port v Right handed C Left handed Left Right Primary Click Normal Select Secondary Click Context Normal Drag Menu Special Drag Double Click Speed Double click the folder to test your setting If the folder does not open or close try using a slower setting am ClickLock I Tum on ClickLock Enables you to highlight or drag without holding down the mouse button To set briefly press the mouse button To release click the mouse button again Sample Image Mouse Properties screen The settings you can change are divided into these categories Buttons Pointers Pointer options e Wheel Hardware Device Settings You may see additional categories depending on your particular pointing device 2 Adjust the settings as desired then click OK
222. you to replace one PC Card with another while the computer is on Inserting a PC Card Before you insert a PC Card refer to the documentation that comes with the card to see if you need to do anything before you insert it To insert a PC Card 1 Locate the PC Card slot on the side of the computer 2 Insert the PC Card uw Sample Illustration Inserting a PC Card 3 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 Exploring Your Computer s Features 1 31 Using PC Cards Removing a PC Card CAUTION Be sure to disable the PC Card prior to removing it Otherwise the system may be damaged NOTE Before removing a PC Card make sure that no applications or system services are using the card 1 Prepare the card for removal by clicking the Safely Remove ue Hardware icon in the Notification Area and then selecting the card or device you want to remove If the system is unable to prepare the card for safe removal a message will tell you to try again later If the card can be removed now the system displays Safe to Remove Hardware Locate the PC Card eject button Press the PC Card eject button once to pop it out slightly and push it in to remove the PC Card The PC Card ejects slightly from the slot 4 Grasp the edges of the PC Card and slide it out of the slot PC Card eject button

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