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Toshiba A85 Satellite TV System User Manual

1. The Windows XP operating system supports file names of up to 255 characters the names can include spaces Some applications still require file names limited to eight characters File names The Windows XP operating system supports long file names which can contain up to 255 characters and can include spaces Some applications do not support long file names and require file names limited to no more than eight characters You may use all the letters and numbers on the keyboard plus these characters amp and File names are not case sensitive Using a file extension Most programs assign an extension to the file name that identifies the file as being created in the program with a particular format For example Microsoft Word saves files 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 86 Learning the Basics L 2 A Printing your work Ensure the operating system is set up for your printer as described in Setting up your printer on page 69 TECHNICAL NOTE By default the Windows XP operating system does not show file extensions For information on showing or hiding file extensions see your Windows XP online help HINT You only need to set up the printer the f
2. You may want to secure your computer to a heavy object such as your desk The easiest way to do this is to purchase an optional PORT Noteworthy computer lock cable For more information on purchasing a cable lock visit accessories toshiba com Sample PORT Noteworthy 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 2 Pass the locking end through the loop Getting Started 13 Caring for your computer 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 locking the computer Chapter 2 Learning the Basics This chapter gives some computing tips and provides important information about basic features Computing tips Save your work frequently Your work stays in the computer s temporary memory until you save it to the disk If the network you are using goes down and you must restart your computer to reconnect or your battery runs out of charge while you are working you will lose all work since you last saved See Saving your work on page 84 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 f
3. video projector adjusting display 67 W warranty limited warranty 39 Web sites 205 Toshiba 206 Wi Fi 264 e wireless networking 127 Windows Explorer 82 Windows Media Player 92 Windows Start menu 81 Windows XP Help and Support 170 problem solving 168 Windows XP Professional desktop 121 wireless interoperability 7 wireless networking 127 Wizards Dial Up Networking Wizard 128
4. Mobile Computing 1 05 Running the computer on battery power Running the computer on battery power q__ The computer contains a removable Lithium Ion Li ion battery pack that provides power when you are away from an AC outlet This is the main battery You can recharge it many times Battery Notice Battery life may vary considerably from specifications depending on product model configuration applications power management settings and features utilized as well as the natural performance variations produced by the design of individual components Published battery life numbers are achieved on select models and configurations tested by Toshiba at the time of publication See Detailed Specs for specific battery measurement test Recharge time varies depending on usage Battery may not charge while computer is consuming full power After a period of time the battery will lose its ability to perform at maximum capacity and will need to be replaced This is normal for all batteries To purchase a new battery pack see the accessories information that shipped with your computer or visit the Toshiba web site at www accessories toshiba com To ensure that the battery maintains its maximum capacity operate the computer on battery power at least once a month until the battery is fully discharged Please see Maximizing battery life on page 116 for procedures If the computer is continuously operated on AC power either th
5. default The setting selected by a program when the user does not specify an alternative setting device A component attached to the computer Devices may be external outside the computer s case or internal inside the computer s case Printers disk drives and modems are examples of devices device driver A program called a driver that permits a computer to communicate with a device dialog box An on screen window displayed by the operating system or a program giving a direction or requesting input from the user direct current DC The type of power usually supplied by batteries DC flows in one direction Compare alternating current AC direct memory access DMA A dedicated channel bypassing the CPU that enables direct data transfer between memory and a device directory See folder disable To turn a computer option off See also enable disc A round flat piece of metal designed to be read from and written to by optical laser technology and used in the production of optical discs such as CDs and DVDs Compare disk 248 om 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
6. gt Other data files If you do not find an application s data files in any of the folders within the My Documents folder check the application s options or preferences settings to discover the locations of the files When you have finished copying files to the CD window click File Write these files to CD A CD Writing Wizard will appear prompting for a name for the CD You may accept the default name or enter a new more descriptive name Click Next to continue The CD Writing Wizard will now write the selected files to the CD It is best not to use the computer for any other tasks during this operation so as not to interrupt it Finally click Finish The CD will be ejected It should contain all of the files you have selected but you may easily verify this by placing the CD back into the drive and viewing the list of files 202 lf Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits Favorites bookmarks for Internet Explorer and other Web browsers Follow these steps to back up your Favorites for Internet Explorer ver 5 0 or newer 1 In Internet Explorer click File Import and Export 2 The Import Export Wizard will appear Click Next 3 Click Export Favorites Next To restore the Favorites to the hard disk drive later you would select Import Favorites from this list 4 A list of your Favorites folders will appear with the top level Favorites folder selected highlighted Click Next to back up all
7. 1 2 3 Open the Start menu and click Control Panel Click Printers and Other Hardware Click Phone and Modem Options The Phone and Modem Options Properties dialog box displays Fill in the Local Information text boxes and click OK Click the Modems tab Your modem should be listed next to one of the computer s COM ports Make a note of the COM port number To verify that the modem is set up properly select the modem you wish to check and then click Properties to 1 20 Exploring Your Computer s Features Setting up for communications bring up the dialog box with information specific to that modem Windows XP communicates with the modem and displays identifying information reported by the modem If Windows XP cannot communicate with the modem it displays an error message Consult the troubleshooting sections of your modem and Windows XP documentation 8 Click OK to close the properties dialog box for that specific modem 9 Click OK to close the Modem Properties dialog box 10 Close the Control Panel Connecting the modem to a telephone line Your computer comes with a built in modem that can be connected to a standard voice grade telephone line The modem allows you to Access the Internet gt Communicate with your office s local area network LAN or larger corporate wide area network WAN For specific information about connecting to a LAN or WAN consult your network adm
8. 21 65 Hot Keys Keyboard hot keys Keyboard hot keys Fn This hot key informs you when the Wireless antenna on off switch is in the off position No message appears when the Wi Fi antenna on off switch is in the on position Fn 5 This hot key turns the cursor control overlay on and off This hot key turns the numeric overlay on and off F12 Fn T This hot key turns the scroll lock feature on and off Fn SI This hot key toggles the screen resolution Spacebar Appendix B Power Gord Cable Connectors The computer features a universal power supply you can use worldwide This appendix shows the shapes of the typical AC power cord cable connectors for various parts of the world USA and Canada United Kingdom mpa UL approved it CSA approved BS approved Australia Europe VDA approved i kii NEMKO approved 21 Appendix C Using ConfigFree with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree is a set of utilities that makes it easy to control communication devices and network connections ConfigFree also lets you identify communication problems and create profiles for easy switching between locations and communication networks NOTE For more information on using ConfigFree see the ConfigFree online Help The ConfigFree utilities include the following Connectivity Doctor The Connectivity Doctor utility is used to analyze network connections and fix networking problems with your noteboo
9. 23 Using the Automatic Switch cee 240 Semi Automatic Switch Feature 241 COS SA outa ett esta EEE EEEE EEEE 242 Introduction Welcome to the world of powerful portable multimedia computing With your Toshiba notebook computer your work and entertainment can accompany you wherever you go You will find your operating system Microsoft Windows XP Professional or Microsoft Windows XP Home already installed on your computer Your operating system offers exciting features multimedia enjoyment and easy Internet access NOTE Certain Microsoft software product s included with this computer may use technological measures for copy protection IN SUCH EVENT YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO USE THE PRODUCT IF YOU DO NOT FULLY COMPLY WITH THE PRODUCT ACTIVATION PROCEDURES Product activation procedures and Microsoft s privacy policy will be detailed during initial launch of the product or upon certain reinstallations of 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 39 36 Introduction This guide NOTE The product specifications and configuration information are designed for a product Series Your particular model may not have all the features and specifications listed or illustrated For more d
10. DVD ROM digital versatile or video disc read only memory A very high capacity storage medium that uses laser optics for reading data Each DVD ROM can hold as much data as several CD ROMs Compare CD ROM emulation A technique in which a device or program imitates another device or program enable To turn on a computer option See also disable executable file A computer program that is ready to run Application programs and batch files are examples of executable files Names of executable files usually end with a bat or exe extension expansion device A device that connects to a computer to expand its capabilities Other names for an expansion device are port expander port replicator docking station or network adapter extension See file extension external device See device file A collection of related information saved on disk with a unique name A file may be a program information used by a program or a document See also document file allocation table FAT The section of a disk that keeps track of the location of files stored on the disk file name A set of characters that uniquely identifies a file within a particular folder It consists of two parts the actual name and the file name extension See also file extension file extension The three characters following the period pronounced dot at the end of a file name The extension indicates the type of file E
11. Exploring Your Computers Features In this chapter you will explore some of the special features of your notebook computer Exploring the desktop The desktop is the launching pad for everything you can do in the Windows XP 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 121 1 22 Exploring Your Computer s Features Exploring the desktop Finding your way around the desktop Your computer s desktop includes several standard features icons Start button taskbar system tray and background pattern a _ z T maga Hara Start button Taskbar ene tray Sample Windows XP operating system desktop Icons An icon represents a folder file or program that can be quickly activated by double clicking the icon You can create a new desktop icon for any folder file or program by dragging the element s icon from its location in a window to the desktop area Exploring Your Computer s Features 1 23 Exploring the desktop The icons initially displayed on your system desktop include ay Recycle Bin Holds files you have deleted You may be bee L mal f E Internet Explorer
12. This equipment uses a frequency bandwidth from 2 400 MHz to 2 483 5 MHz It is impossible to avoid the band of mobile object identification systems 3 TOSHIBA Direct PC Monday Friday 10 00 17 00 Toll Free Tel 0120 13 1100 Direct Dial 03 3457 5916 Fax 03 5444 9450 Device Authorization This device obtains the Technical Regulation Conformity Certification and it belongs to the device class of radio equipment of low power data communication system radio station stipulated in the Radio Law of Japan The Name of the radio equipment EY XF2CS TELECOM ENGINEERING CENTER Approval Number 01 NYDA1305 20 The following restrictions apply Do not disassemble or modify the device lt Do not install the embedded wireless module into other device DVD ROM multi function drive safety instructions NTAN Aa The DVD ROM and multi function drives employ a laser system To ensure proper use of this product please read this instruction manual carefully and retain for future reference Never attempt to disassemble adjust or repair a CD DVD drive CD RW drive Multi drive or any other optical drive You could damage the drive You would also be exposed to laser light or other safety hazards 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 informa
13. To move the cursor to the right side of the page slide your finger across the TouchPad from left to right gt To move it to the left side slide your finger from right to left NOTE Because the TouchPad is much smaller than the display screen moving your cursor across the screen often means having to move your finger several times across the TouchPad in the preferred direction Once you have positioned your cursor you can click it into place by either double tapping the TouchPad or clicking the control buttons Scrolling with the TouchPad There are two active regions on the TouchPad that allow you to scroll as you would with any wheel device on a mouse or trackball To scroll vertically run your finger up 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 Getting Started 63 Using the TouchPad Control buttons When a step instructs you to click or choose an item move the cursor to the item then press and release the primary left hand button To double click press the primary button twice in rapid succession The primary button usually corresponds to the left mouse button The function of the secondary right hand button depends on the program you are using It usually corresponds to the right mouse button Check your program s documentation to
14. Using external display devices Your computer comes with a built in LCD display but you can also connect an external display device to the available video port An external monitor or projector via the RGB monitor port Before connecting an external monitor or video projector configure your computer for the type of device you are connecting To do this refer to the documentation for your operating system and devices 66 Getting Started Using external display 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 Connect the monitor s video cable to the RGB monitor port on the left side of the computer Connect the device s power cable to a live electrical outlet Turn on the external device Set the display mode by pressing Fn F5 or by configuring the Display Properties settings Directing the display output when you turn on the computer Once you have connected an external display device you can choose to use the internal display only the external device only or both simultaneously The quickest way to change the display output settings is to use the display hot key Fn F5 1 2 Press Fn and F5 simultaneously While holding down Fn press F5 repeatedly until the setting you want takes effect Briefly pause between pressing the F5 key to allow time for the display to cha
15. When you power down the computer you have three options to choose from Turn Off or Shut Down Computer Standby and Hibernation Learning the Basics O Powering down the computer TECHNICAL NOTE Before using any of these options to power down your computer save your files and make sure the disk activity lights are off Ma If you change your mind and decide to continue working after all wait a few seconds before turning the computer on again Using Turn Off Computer or Shut Down For the Windows XP Home operating system follow these steps to shut down the computer 1 Click Start then select Turn off computer The Turn off computer dialog box appears Turn off computer o Turn Off Stand By Restart Cancel Sample Turn off computer Windows dialog box 2 Click Turn Off The computer shuts down completely For the Windows XP Professional operating system follow these steps to shut down the computer 1 Click Start then Shut down The Shut Down Windows dialog box appears Select Shut down from the drop down list Click OK 98 Learning the Basics Powering down the computer The computer shuts down completely NOTE Holding the Shift key while the Turn Off computer Windows dialog box is open changes the Stand By button to Hibernate For more information about setting up hibernation refer to Using Hibernation on page 99 Shutting down more quickly You can sh
16. steps below 1 Turn off the computer s power 2 Disconnect the AC adapter and turn on the computer s power If it does not turn on go to step 4 3 Operate the computer on battery power for five minutes If the battery pack has at least five minutes of operating time continue operating until the battery pack is fully discharged If the battery light flashes or there is some other warning to indicate a low battery go to step 4 4 Connect the AC adapter to the computer and the power cord cable to a power outlet The DC IN or AC power light should glow green and the battery light should glow amber to indicate that the battery pack is being charged If the DC IN or AC power light indicator does not glow power is not being supplied Check the connections for the AC adapter and power cord cable Mobile Computing 1 1 Disposing of used batteries 5 Charge the battery pack until the battery light glows green If you have extra battery packs rotate their use If you will not be using the system for an extended period more than one month remove the battery pack Disconnect the AC adapter when the battery is fully charged Overcharging makes the battery hot and shortens its life If you are not going to use the computer for more than eight hours disconnect the AC adapter Store spare battery packs in a cool dry place out of direct sunlight Disposing of used batteries The life of a battery pack depen
17. the requirement that the sum of the Ringer Equivalence Numbers of all the devices does not exceed 5 3 The standard connecting arrangement telephone jack type for this equipment is jack type s USOC RJ1 1C Wireless Interoperability The TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card products are designed to be interoperable with any wireless LAN product that is based on Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum DSSS radio technology and is compliant to The IEEE 802 11 Standard on Wireless LANs Revision A B G as defined and approved by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers The Wireless Fidelity Wi Fi certification as defined by the Wi Fi Alliance The Wi Fi CERTIFIED logo is a certification mark of the Wi Fi Alliance CAUTION Bluetooth and Wireless LAN devices operate within the same radio frequency range and may interfere with one another If you use B uetooth and Wireless LAN devices simultaneously you may occasionally experience a less than optimal network performance or even lose your network connection If you should experience any such problem immediately turn off your Bluetooth or Wireless LAN device Please contact Toshiba PC product support on Web site htto Avww toshiba europe com computers tnt bluetooth htm in Europe or ocsupport toshiba com in the United States for more information CAUTION This device is restricted to indoor use due to its operation in the 5 15 GHz to 5 25 GHz f
18. 5 A standard or later Other cards may work with your computer but are likely to be much more difficult to set up and use Your computer comes with one PC Card slot and supports two types of PC Cards Type I cards You can install one of these cards Type I cards You can install one of these cards Inserting a PC Card CAUTION USe caution when lifting or turning your computer Failure to do so may result in damage to components such as cables attached to your computer or to the computer Itself Before you insert a PC Card refer to the documentation that comes with the card to see if you need to do anything before you insert it To insert a PC Card 1 Turn off the computer You may also hot swap a PC Card Stop the PC Card by clicking the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the System tray then clicking to select the PC Card device After the PC Card is stopped it is safe to remove 2 Locate the PC Card slot on the left side of the computer 3 Insert the PC Card Exploring Your Computer s Features 1 3 Inserting and removing PC Cards Sample inserting a PC Card 4 When the card is almost all the way into the slot push firmly but gently to ensure a firm connection with the computer Do not force the card into position Removing a PC Card Stop the PC Card by clicking the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the System tray then clicking to select the PC Card device After the PC Card is stoppe
19. All Programs menu follow these steps which use the Windows WordPad program as an example 1 Click Start then All Programs The Windows XP operating system displays the All Programs menu which lists programs and program groups If your program is listed go to step 3 otherwise continue with step 2 2 Point to the program group in this example Accessories The Accessories menu is displayed 3 Click the program in this example WordPad WordPad opens x To close the program click the Close button in the upper right corner of the program s window 02 Learning the Basics 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 content of each drive and folder on your computer To use this method you should know the file name and location of the program s executable file this file ends with exe This example opens WordPad using Windows Explorer 1 nan AeA UO N Click Start then point to All Programs Click Accessories Click Windows Explorer Click My Computer to expand the window In the left part of the window click the line that ends in C In the left part of the window under the C icon double click the folder containing the program in this case Program File
20. CRITICAL APPLICATION YOU AND NOT TOSHIBA ASSUME FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR SUCH USE FCC Notice Declaration of Conformity Information This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions it may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help NOTE Only Peripherals complying with the FCC Class B limits may be attached to this equipment Operation with noncompliant peripherals or peripherals not recommended by Toshiba is likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception Shie
21. Computer or Shut Down 97 Using Hibernation ccce 99 USING SlaNdDY eee ee eee epee ee een neers 101 Toshiba s online resources ccceceeeeseeeeeteeees 103 Chapter 3 Mobile COMPUTING cece 104 Toshiba s energy Saver design 104 Running the computer on battery power 105 Battery Notice creeeren 105 Charging the batteries cece esereeneees 106 Charging the main battery 106 Contents 37 Charging the RTC battery eee 107 Monitoring battery DOWEL ccceeeeeeeeeeetee ees 108 What to do when the battery alarm sounds 111 Changing batteries ccc ecee esses eeeeeeeeeees 112 Removing the battery from the computer 113 Inserting a charged battery cnc 114 Taking care of your battery ocne 115 Safety precautions oc eececccesescssseeseeseeeeeeees 115 Maximizing battery life nn 116 Disposing of used batteries 0 0 0 eee cece 117 Conserving POWED o oo cecceeeceecseeeesesseeeeessseeeeesees 118 Power DOUG sos scccccncicstiacetenmuadsaacztucsteecuatrcuean 119 Using a hot key to set the power profile 119 Additional options for PpoWe l cccseeeseeeeeees 120 Chapter 4 Exploring Your Computer s Features 121 Exploring the desktop cceececceecesseeeeeeseeseees 121 Finding your way around the desktop 122 setting up for commuNiCcatiONS c eee 124 Connecting the modem to a telephone line 126 Connecting your compute
22. Connecting an optional external diskette drive Some operations such as creating a password service diskette require a diskette drive designed for use with 3 5 inch diskettes Sample optional external USB diskette drive To connect an optional external USB diskette drive connect the cable to one of the computer s USB ports Getting Started 11 Caring for your computer Sample connecting an optional external USB diskette drive Caring for your computer This section gives tips on cleaning and moving your computer For information about taking care of your computer s battery see Running the computer on battery power on page 105 Cleaning the computer CAUTION Keep liquids including cleaning fluid out of the computer s keyboard speaker and other openings Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to clean the computer To keep your computer clean gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth 2 Getting Started Caring for your computer Moving the computer Before moving your computer even across the room make sure all disk activity has ended the drive indicator light stops glowing and all external peripheral cables are disconnected CAUTION DO not pick up the computer by its display panel or by the back where the ports are located Doing so could damage the system Using a computer lock
23. Double click the ConfigFree icon on the taskbar Press the TOSHIBA Assist button if applicable to your system to open the TOSHIBA Assist and then click the ConfigFree icon 220 Using ConfigFree with your Toshiba Computer Getting Started Click the ConfigFree icon 4 on the taskbar and then click the desired utility NOTE lf your computer is not connected to a network the ConfigFree icon on the taskbar is displayed with an X When you start a search for wireless devices ConfigFree Launcher displays on your computer desktop You can then click the appropriate icon on the Launcher to start the desired ConfigFree utilities Wireless LAN Connectivity Doctor Profiles Sample ConfigFree Launcher ConfigFree Launcher can be set to hide from view when it is not in use When this setting is active set the ConfigFree Launcher to Auto hide mode you can re display ConfigFree Launcher by moving the mouse cursor to the right of the screen Using ConfigFree with your Toshiba Computer 221 ConfigFree Utilities Close the ConfigFree Launcher Set the ConfigFree Launcher to Auto hide mode Sample ConfigFree Launcher coming back into view ConfigFree Utilities Connectivity Doctor The Connectivity Doctor lets you analyze your network connections and fix network connection problems Using Connectivity Doctor you can view detailed network information by simply moving the mouse pointer 2
24. PC Please contact TOSHIBA PC product support on Web site http www toshiba europe com computers tnt bluetooth htm in Europe or pcsupport toshiba com in the United States for more information Bluetooth and Wireless LAN devices operate within the same radio frequency range and may interfere with one another If you use 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 either one of your Bluetooth or Wireless LAN Please contact Toshiba PC product support on Web site http www toshiba europe com computers tnt bluetooth htm in Europe or pcsupport toshiba com in the United States for more information 2 Bluetooth wireless technology and your Health The products with Bluetooth wireless technology like other radio devices emit radio frequency electromagnetic energy The level of energy emitted by devices with Bluetooth wireless technology however is far much less than the electromagnetic energy emitted by wireless devices like for example mobile phones Because products with Bluetooth wireless technology operate within the guidelines found in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations TOSHIBA believes Bluetooth wireless technology is safe for use by consumers These standards and recommendations reflect the consensus of the scientific community and res
25. Point has been set will be marked as bold When a boldfaced date is clicked a description of the Restore Point will appear in a list to the right This list may contain Restore Points that you did not create Restore Points labeled System Checkpoint were automatically created by Windows XP Other Restore Points may have been created automatically by applications when they were installed Select the desired Restore Point from the list and then click Next Your Windows configuration will now be restored to the State it was in when the chosen Restore Point was created 200 lf Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits Backing up your data to CDs with Windows XP For most of us by far the most valuable component of our computer system is the data we have created with it and stored on its hard disk drive Since problems with either hardware or software can make the data inaccessible or even destroy it the next most valuable component of your computer system may be a recent backup of your data Fortunately Windows XP offers a convenient way to back up your important data files to CDs a relatively high capacity storage media No additional software is required Most of the CD and DVD drives built into recent Toshiba portable computer models can write to or burn as well as read from CDs External CD and DVD writers are also widely available Follow these steps to back up files in the My Documents folder to
26. Settings When you choose the Settings shortcut menu entry the TOSHIBA Touch and Launch Settings window appears TOSHIBA Touch and Launch Settings ge Corner Assignment Table You can assign tables for each corner on Touch Pad C Table List E Switch Window Top Left Top Right ktop My Computer F Swich Windom My Decunents Bottom Left Bottom Right We Favorites New Table C Disable Touch and Launch Sample TOSHIBA Touch and Launch Settings window In the Corner Assignment section you can change the icons you see at the four corners of the TOSHIBA Touch and Launch window using the drop down list boxes The icons are referred to as tables in the TOSHIBA Touch and Launch Settings dialog box The TouchPad settings button allows you to define how sensitive the TouchPad will be to your finger on the TouchPad before it activates the TOSHIBA Touch and Launch window The Window settings button allows you to control the size and transparency of the TOSHIBA Touch and Launch window The Option button allows you to define how folders will open define visual effects and control when to show help A list of tables appears in the Table section of the TOSHIBA Touch and Launch Settings window These are the same items icons you can choose in the Corner Assignment section of the TOSHIBA Touch and Launch Settings As you Toshiba Utilities 1 63 TOSHIBA Touch and Launch select a table
27. Temp About Displays the version of Connectivity Doctor Help Displays online help Close Closes the Connectivity Doctor screen Search for Wireless Devices The Search for Wireless Devices utility searches for wireless LAN and Bluetooth devices currently used in the neighborhood and displays information about them on a virtual map To search for wireless devices 1 Click the icon in the system tray 2 Click Search for Wireless Devices A virtual map appears with a graphical representation of the wireless devices that have been detected NOTE Search for Wireless Devices can also be started from the ConfigFree Launcher Using ConfigFree with your Toshiba Computer 225 ConfigFree Utilities For Wi Fi networks the intensity of a signal is displayed in five levels or bands The signal from the connected access point is displayed in the bands surrounding the PC icon at the center of the map The closer to the center the stronger the connection Placing the pointer over the displayed point of light shows detailed information about the wireless device NOTE The wireless device shown near the center of the map Is not necessarily near your notebook computer If a wireless device located a distance away also has a strong signal it appears near the center of the map as well The Search for Wireless Devices feature identifies if a device is IEEE 802 1 1a b or g It also includes an option to display h
28. The equipment must also be installed using an acceptable method of connection The customer should be aware that compliance with the above conditions may not prevent degradation of service in some situations Repairs to certified equipment should be coordinated by a representative designated by the supplier Any repairs or alterations made by the user to this equipment or equipment malfunctions may give the telecommunications company cause to request the user to disconnect the equipment Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground connections of the power utility telephone lines and internal metallic water pipe system if present are connected together This precaution may be particularly important in rural areas Caution Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves but should contact the appropriate electric inspection authority or electrician as appropriate 2 The user manual of analog equipment must contain the equipment s Ringer Equivalence Number REN and an explanation notice similar to the following The Ringer Equivalence Number REN of this device can be found on the label affixed to your computer N NOTICE The Ringer Equivalence Number REN assigned to each terminal device provides an indication of the maximum number of terminals allowed to be connected to a telephone interface The termination on an interface may consist of any combination of devices subject only to
29. The Automatic Switch feature allows the computer to automatically switch profiles the next time it is powered on This feature is particularly useful if you want your computer to automatically switch from the network configuration you use in your office to the one you use at home The Auto Switch feature contains options for automatically switching between wired and wireless devices With these options the computer automatically switches to a wireless LAN network when the cable of the wired LAN network is removed from the computer When the cable is reconnected the connection to the wired LAN is re established To use the Automatic Switch feature Right click the icon in the system tray Click Auto Switch The Auto Switch dialog box appears Check Enable Wireless when cable disconnect occurs Click OK Aa WwW N m NOTE If your computer is connected to multiple wireless LAN devices the Auto Switch SSID feature is disabled To enable this feature only one wireless LAN device can be used Using ConfigFree with your Toshiba Computer 2 4 Semi Automatic Switch Feature Semi Automatic Switch Feature The Semi Automatic feature alerts you when the computer connects to a Service Set Identifier SSID stored in a profile When the computer connects to the designated SSID a notification window appears You can then click this window to connect using the settings specified in the profile To use the Semi Automatic Swi
30. U Retype your password in the Supervisor Password again box 7 Click OK Deleting a supervisor password To cancel the power on password function 1 Click Start All Programs Toshiba Utilities then click Toshiba Assist The TOSHIBA Assist window appears On the left side select Secure a Select the Supervisor Password icon Select Not Registered Type the correct password Click OK Setting user passwords Setting a password leaves your computer secure so that nobody can access your files You must enter the password before you can work on your computer NN on amp WwW DN Toshiba supports several types of passwords on your computer An instant password Secures your open programs and files when leaving the computer temporarily A power on password Prevents unauthorized users from starting or restarting the computer A supervisor password Prohibits unauthorized users from accessing certain functions such as Toshiba 1 4 4 Toshiba Utilities Setting user passwords Hardware Setup This is useful if more than one person uses the computer A single user password supports the instant and power on password functions When setting up the various passwords keep the following in mind The user password can be set up under the supervisor password The supervisor password must be set before the user password or the user password must be deleted and then re entered after the superv
31. an electric current passes through the electrodes the molecules in the liquid form a crystalline pattern that polarizes the light passing through it A filter over the electrodes permits only non polarized light to pass to the surface of the display creating light and dark pixels load To move information from a storage device such as a hard disk into memory for processing local area network See LAN logical drive A section of a disk that is recognized by the operating system as a separate disk drive A system s logical drives may differ from its physical drives For example a single hard disk drive may be partitioned into two or more logical drives M megabyte MB A unit of data equal to 1 048 576 bytes 1024 x 1024 bytes See also bytes memory Typically refers to the computer s main memory where programs are run and data is temporarily stored and processed Memory can be volatile and hold data temporarily such as RAM or it can be nonvolatile and hold data permanently such as ROM A computer s main memory is RAM See RAM ROM microprocessor See central processing unit CPU MIDI Musical Instrument Digital Interface A standard for connecting musical instruments synthesizers and computers The MIDI standard provides a way of translating music into a form computers can use and vice versa modem Short for modulator demodulator A device that converts information from digita
32. any subset of the following Microsoft Internet Explorer Microsoft Office Windows Media Player Adobe Reader Icons on the desktop To access the zooming utility click Start All Programs Toshiba Utilities then click Toshiba Zooming Utility You can also access the utility through the TOSHIBA Assist window by clicking Optimize on the left side of the window then double clicking the Zooming Utility icon The TOSHIBA Zooming Utility Properties screen appears 1 5 Toshiba Utilities Fn esse E TOSHIBA Zooming Utility Properties Cd Settings Select one of following settings to zoom application windows in and out All Programs Custom Select applications to zoom in and out The supported applications Word Excel PowerPoint R Outlook F Publisher Picture Manager OneNote TM Options Show Zooming Utility icon on the System Tray C Save positions of icons on the desktop Cancel Sample TOSHIBA Zooming Utility Properties screen Select the desired option s then click OK The zoom in and zoom out hot keys will now work with the applications you selected To zoom in hold down the Fn key and press 2 to zoom out hold down the Fn key and press 1 Fn esse Desktop shortcuts and Toshiba s Fn esse program provide quick ways to open programs documents and folders from within any Windows program without using the Start menu For more information on creat
33. area The presence of nearby radar operation may result in temporary interruption of operation of this device The Access Point s radar detection feature will automatically restart operation on a channel free of radar You may consult with the local technical support staff responsible for the wireless network to ensure the Access Point device s are properly configured for European Community operation Approved Countries Regions for use for the Atheros AR5001X Mini PCI Wireless network adapter This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries regions in the following table CAUTION Do not use this equipment except in the countries regions in the following table This device works on passive scan only A peer to peer mode is not available in 802 11a and Turbo Mode 18 802 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 radi
34. button 2 Click Properties and then the Settings tab 3 Change the Colors option and click OK For more information see Windows Help A message tells you that there is a problem with your display settings and that the adapter type is incorrect or the current settings do not work with your hardware Reduce the size of the color palette to one that is supported by the computer s internal display To change the display properties 1 Point at the desktop and click with the secondary button The Display Properties window appears Click Properties then click the Settings tab Adjust the screen resolution and or color quality 4 Click OK lf Something Goes Wrong 1 ST Resolving a hardware conflict The display mode is set to Simultaneous and the external display device does not work Make sure the external monitor is capable of displaying at resolutions of 800 x 600 or higher Devices that do not support this resolution will only work in Internal External mode and not simultaneous mode Small bright dots appear on your TFT display when you turn on your computer Small bright dots may appear on your screen display when you turn on your PC Your display contains an extremely large number of thin film transistors TFT and is manufactured using high precision technology Any small bright dots that may appear on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology Over a period of time and depend
35. com If you have a problem or need to contact Toshiba see If Something Goes Wrong on page 164 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 40 Getting Started 4 Selecting a place to work To keep your computer in prime operating condition protect your work area from Dust moisture and direct sunlight Equipment that generates a strong electromagnetic field such as stereo speakers other than speakers that are connected to the computer or speakerphones Rapid changes in temperature or humidity and sources of temperature change such as air conditioner vents or heaters Extreme heat cold or humidity Liquids and corrosive chemicals Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort that shipped with your computer contains helpful information for setting up your work environment and tips for working
36. 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 492 Getting Started Selecting a place to work AWARNING Never allow any liquids to spill into any part of your computer and never expose the computer to rain water seawater or moisture Exposure to liquid or moisture can cause electric shock or fire resulting in damage or serious injury If any of these eventualities should accidentally occur immediately 1 Turn off the computer 2 Disconnect the AC adapter from the power plug socket and computer 3 Remove the battery pack Failure to follow these instructions could result in seri ous 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 AWARWiNG l you experience discomfort while operating the computer Stop immediately and rest Continuous operation for long periods without adequate rest may cause pain in the arms wrists hands neck or other part of the body If pain persists despite rest consult your doctor A CAUTION PC base and palm rest can become hot Avoid prolonged contact to prevent heat injury to sk
37. computer Refer to the online help documentation within the application for any additional help To start this utility 1 Click Start All Programs Toshiba Utilities and click Computer Diagnostics The PC Diagnostic Tool window appears TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool V3 0 01 Microsoft Internet Explorer Device Manager verw Saved Rasus Save Resun Sample PC Diagnostic Tool screen 2 Select the devices that you would like to test by clicking the check box that appears to the left of the device NOTE Click the plus and minus symbols to expand and collapse the categories 3 Click Start Diagnostics when you are ready to begin the tests Toshiba Utilities 1 4f TOSHIBA Power Saver TOSHIBA Power Saver The TOSHIBA Power Saver feature enables you to control your computer s power usage regardless of the source and use the many preset power modes or create one yourself To access Power Management through the TOSHIBA Assist window click Optimize on the left side of the window then double click the Power Management icon The TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window appears 4 TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties a gt Curent power source 4C power Battery remaining 99 Battery Life in Standby hours Profile rA Power Usage settings Screen brightness Xk l Q Levels High Power CPU control method fa O uto Fixed Normal CPU processing spe
38. determine it uses the right mouse button Disabling or enabling the TouchPad The TouchPad is enabled by default To change the enable disable TouchPad setting 1 Click Start Control Panel Printers and Other Hardware and then Mouse 2 Click the TouchPad ON OFF tab The TouchPad ON OFF tab view window appears Mouse Properties Buttons Pointers Pointer Options Hardware Advanced TouchPad On Off TouchPad On Off Current TouchPad status Setting C Disable Options v Always show icon on the taskbar Sample TouchPad ON OFF screen 64 Getting Started Turning off the computer Select Disable or Enable whichever is appropriate Click Apply and then OK The Mouse Properties window closes Close the Printers and Other Hardware window Close the Control Panel window You can also use the Fn F9 hot key combination to disable or enable the TouchPad See Disabling or enabling the TouchPad on page 215 Turning off the computer It is a good idea to turn off your computer when you are not using it for a while If you are using the computer for the first time leave the computer plugged into a power source even though the computer is off to fully charge the main battery With the computer off it may take up to three hours to recharge the main battery When you power down the computer you have three options to choose from Turn Off or Shut down Hibernate and Standby Each op
39. drive see Using the DVD ROM or multi function drive on page 88 Install PC Cards see Inserting and removing PC Cards on page 136 4 8 Getting Started Connecting to a power source Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to operate Use the power cord cable and AC adapter to connect the computer to a live electrical outlet or to charge the computer s battery WARNING Never pull on a power cord cable to remove a plug from a socket Always grasp the plug directly Failure to follow this instruction may damage the cord cable and or result in a fire or electric shock possibly resulting in serious injury When you connect the AC adapter to the computer always follow the steps in the exact order as described in the User s Guide Connecting the power cord cable to a live electrical outlet should be the last step otherwise the adapter DC output plug could hold an electrical charge and cause an electrical shock or minor bodily injury when touched As a general Safety precaution avoid touching any metal parts A CAUTION Always use the Toshiba AC adapter that was provided with your computer or use Toshiba recommended alternate models to avoid any risk of fire or other damage to the computer Use of an incompatible AC adapter could cause fire or damage to the computer possibly resulting in serious injury AC adapter Power cord cable AC adapter cord Sample power c
40. enabled it runs on top of any movie or ttle you are watching To disable the screen saver 1 Click Start Control Panel The Control Panel window appears Click Appearance and Themes and double click the Display icon The Display Properties dialog box appears Click the Screen Saver tab In the Screen Saver list the current screen saver 1S highlighted Click the down arrow at the right of the current screen saver name A list of screen savers displays Click and hold the up arrow by the list or move the slide to the top Click None lf Something Goes Wrong 1 O Develop good computing habits 7 Click OK Develop good computing habits Save your work frequently You can never predict when your computer will lock forcing you to close a program and lose unsaved changes Many software programs build in an automatic backup but you should not rely solely on this feature Save your work See Computing tips on page 74 for instructions On a regular basis back up the information stored on your hard disk Here are some ways you can do this Copy files to diskette Connect a tape drive to the system and use specialized software to copy everything on the hard disk to a tape Connect your computer to the office network and copy files to your network partition Some people use a combination of these methods backing up all files to tape weekly and copying critical files to diskette on a daily ba
41. for information Internet features The Internet offers many types of communication tools to help you perform many tasks Internet email gt To send and receive email of your own you need a mailbox on the Web or an email address If you have an account with an ISP you can probably set up an email address at the same time you sign up for the Service Internet chat rooms gt 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 Exploring Your Computer s Features 1 33 Exploring audio features clearinghouse where all the messages are placed like a gigantic bulletin board Online shopping Many Web sites offer products and services for sale Uploading to and downloading files from the Internet Transferring files from one computer to another is termed uploading transferring data from your computer to a site on the Web or downloading transferring data from a site on the Web to your computer There are several ways to upload or download data It can be as simple as attaching a file or document to an email or you can use the Fil
42. in this category are Using a supervisor password o Setting user passwords Protect amp Fix The features available in this category are PC Diagnostic Tool Optimize The features available in this category are TOSHIBA Power Saver CD DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer Mouse utility TOSHIBA Zooming Utility Key assignment using Fn esse TOSHIBA HW Setup 1 42 Toshiba Utilities Using a supervisor password Using a supervisor password A supervisor password prevents other users from changing hardware configuration options Setting a supervisor password CAUTION lf you choose to set a supervisor or user password Toshiba strongly recommends that you save your password in a location where you can later access it should you not remember it Toshiba is not responsible for any losses that may occur to you your organization or others as a result of the inability to access the computer To register a password for the power on password functions 1 Click Start All Programs Toshiba Utilities then click Toshiba Assist The TOSHIBA Assist window appears 2 On the left side select Secure Prost Ci Yau Gan dont vou compule fa neivork mo madig Sample TOSHIBA Assist Security window Toshiba Utilities 1 43 Setting user passwords Select the Supervisor Password icon Click Registered D Type your password in the Supervisor Password box OA on A
43. is L set to play region 1 North America DVD ROMSs If you play a f NOTE For optimum DVD performance it is recommended that you play DVDs while running the computer on AC power DVD ROM or multi function drive components Your DVD ROM or multi function drive may look like this COMPACT PND OD elise Drive in use indicator light Eject button Manual eject hole Sample DVD ROM drive Drive in use indicator light Indicates when the drive is in use Eject button Press to release the disc tray O Learning the Basics Using the DVD ROM or multi function drive CAUTION Do not press the eject button or turn off the computer while the Drive in use indicator light is glowing Doing so could damage the disc or the drive When the disc tray is open be careful not to touch the lens or the area around it Doing so could cause the drive to malfunction Manual eject hole Use if you need to release the disc tray when the power is off Use a straightened paper clip or other narrow object to press the manual eject button located inside the hole Never use a pencil to press the manual eject button Pencil lead can break off inside the computer and damage it Inserting a compact disc To insert a compact disc into the drive 1 Make sure the computer is turned on 2 Make sure the in use indicator light is off 3 Press the drive s eject button The disc tray slides partially out of
44. is cracked put on protective gloves to handle it and discard it immediately Always dispose of used battery packs in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations Put insulating tape such as cellophane tape on the electrode during transportation to avoid a possible short circuit fire or electric shock Failure to do so could possibly result in serious injury Inserting a charged battery 8 Wipe the terminals of the charged battery with a clean cloth to ensure a good connection 9 Insert the charged battery into the slot until the latch clicks Sample inserting the battery The battery pack has been designed so that you cannot install it with reverse polarity GAUTION 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 Mobile Computing 1 1 D Taking care of your battery 10 Reset the battery release lock to the locked position 11 Turn the computer right side up 12 Reconnect any cables 13 Restart the computer Taking care of your battery The following sections offer tips on how to take care of your battery and prolong its life Safety precautions 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 ba
45. it 2 Gently pull the tray out until it is fully open remove the disc and place it in its protective cover 3 Gently push the tray in to close it 96 Learning the Basics Powering down the computer Caring for CD or DVD discs gt gt gt gt gt Store your discs in their original containers to protect them from scratches and keep them clean Do not bend a disc or place heavy objects on top of it Do not apply a label to or otherwise mar the surface of a disc Hold a disc by its outside edge Fingerprints on the surface can prevent the DVD ROM drive or multi function drive from reading the data properly Do not expose discs to direct sunlight or extreme heat or cold To clean a disc that is dirty wipe it with a clean dry cloth The most efficient method to clean it is to start from the center of the disc and wipe toward the outward edge not in a circle If necessary moisten the cloth with water or a neutral cleaner not benzine or rubbing alcohol Let the disc dry completely before inserting it in the drive Powering down the computer CAUTION Pushing the power button before shutting down the Windows operating system could cause you to lose your work Make Sure the system indicator panel s disk light and the drive in use light are off If you turn off the power while a disk is being accessed you may lose data or damage the disk and or drive
46. keys and special Windows keys providing all the functionality of a full size keyboard A a a a a a a I LE Ph eee Sample keyboard Character keys Typing with the character keys is very much like typing on a typewriter except that The space bar creates a space character instead of just passing over an area of the page The lowercase letter 1 el and the number 1 are not interchangeable gt The uppercase letter O and the number 0 are not interchangeable Learning the Basics I Using the keyboard Making your keyboard emulate a full size keyboard Although your computer s keyboard layout is compatible with a standard full size keyboard it has fewer keys A standard full size keyboard has two Enter Ctrl and Alt keys editing keys cursor positioning keys and a numeric keypad Pressing the Fn key simultaneously in combination with one of the specially marked keys allows you to emulate a full size keyboard Your computer s keyboard has only one Enter and one Ctrl key Most of the time this does not matter However some programs assign separate functions to the right and left Ctrl and Alt keys or to the regular and numeric pad Enter keys on the full sized keyboard Using the Fn key you can simulate these separate keys as follows Press Fn and Ctrl simultaneously to simulate the Ctrl key on the right side of the enhanced keyboard
47. 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 light next to the wireless antenna on off switch will be lit NOTE To determine if your computer has an internal Wi Fi adapter check the device list in Device Manager part of the Windows Control Panel Some Toshiba models may have a Wi Fi antenna switch even though they do not have an internal Wi Fi adapter Verify that signal strength is good using the utility provided with the Wi Fi adapter If another computer is on the same network verify that it has network access and can connect to the Internet If for example the other computer cannot browse to a public website the ISP s Internet Service Provider service may be disrupted Verify that the Service Set Identifier SSID or network name is correct 1 e that it matches the SSID assigned to the access point you are attempting to connect through SSIDs are case sensitive Toshiba provides a Client Manager utility for setting and managing SSIDs 192 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Check Control Panel s Device Manager to verify that the Wi Fi adapter is recognized by Windows and that the driver is loaded Carefully note any error messages these will be very helpful if you should confer with a support t
48. off for more than a few hours at a time Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can damage the battery g TECHNICAL NOTE When your computer is using all of the y power provided by the AC adapter to run applications gt features and devices the recharging of the battery cannot occur Your computer s Power Saver utility can be used to select a power level setting that reduces the power required for system operation and will allow the battery to recharge 5 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the applications power management settings and features used Using the computer for the first time The computer is now ready for you to turn it on and begin using it Opening the display panel 1 Facing the front of the computer locate the latch on the center of the display panel 2 Slide the display latch to the right and raise the display panel Em nO O o Sample opening the display panel 3 Adjust the display to a comfortable viewing angle CAUTION 10 avoid damaging the display panel do not force it beyond the point where it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel Small bright dots may appear on your screen display when you turn on your PC Your display contains an extremely large number of thin film transistors TFT and is manufactured using high precision technolo
49. one or more CDs 1 Puta blank CD R CD recordable disc into the computer s CD or DVD drive 2 A menu of options will appear Select Open writable CD folder using Windows Explorer and click OK 3 A Windows Explorer window will open for the blank CD This window will be referred to as the CD window 4 Open a second Windows Explorer window by clicking Start then My Computer 5 In this second window browse to the files you wish to back up Click the down pointing arrow at the upper right of the window to the left of the Go button to see a list of locations that includes My Documents a likely location of your data 6 Drag and drop folders or individual files from this window into the CD window If the files do not immediately appear in the CD window press F5 or click View Refresh to prompt Windows to display them NOTE lf Something Goes Wrong 201 Develop good computing habits Documents and other data files that you create as you work are typically stored in the My Documents folder You may also wish to back up other important data files stored elsewhere on your hard disk drive for example E mail files and settings for Outlook Outlook Express or other e mail apps Visit the vendors Web sites www microsoft com for example for detailed instructions Newsgroup files and settings tfor Outlook Express or other newsgroup readers Visit the vendors Web sites for detailed instructions
50. processor is doing and requests some of the processor s time If two or more devices use the same IRQ the processor does not know which device is asking for attention This causes a hardware conflict Direct Memory Access Similarly the data required by the device is stored in a specific place or address in memory called the Direct Memory Access DMA The DMA provides a dedicated channel for adapter cards to bypass the microprocessor and access memory directly If two or more devices use the same DMA the data required by one device overwrites the data required by the other causing a hardware conflict Plug and Play With Plug and Play and the operating system avoiding hardware conflicts is easy Plug and Play is a computer standard that helps the system BIOS basic input output system and the operating system to automatically assign system resources to Plug and Play compliant devices In theory if every device connected to the computer is Plug and Play compliant no two devices will compete for the same system resources Plug in the device and turn on your computer The operating system is automatically set up to accommodate the new device lf Something Goes Wrong 1 13 Resolving a hardware conflict If you install an older legacy device that the operating system cannot recognize the operating system may have difficulty assigning resources to it As a result a hardware conflict can occur Resolving conflicts There
51. relevant provisions of Directive 1999 S EC 10 Valmistaja TOSHIBA Corp Digital Media Network Company vakuuttaa t ten ett Radio LAN device tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999 5 EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sit koskevien direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen Hierbij verklaart TOSHIBA Corp Digital Media Network Company dat het toestel Radio LAN device in overeenstemming is met de essenti le eisen en de andere relevante bepalingen van richtlijn 1999 5 EG Bij deze TOSHIBA Corp Digital Media Network Company dat deze Radio LAN device voldoet aan de essenti le eisen en aan de overige relevante bepalingen van Richtlijn 1999 5 EC Par la pr sente TOSHIBA Corp Digital Media Network Company d clare que l appareil Radio LAN device est conforme aux exigences essentielles et aux autres dispositions pertinentes de la directive 1999 5 CE Par la pr sente TOSHIBA Corp Digital Media Network Company d clare que ce Radio LAN device est conforme aux exigences essentielles et aux autres dispositions de la directive 1999 5 CE qui lui sont applicables H rmed intygar TOSHIBA Corp Digital Media Network Company att denna Radio LAN device star I Gverenssta mmelse med de v sentliga egenskapskrav och vriga relevanta best mmelser som framg r av direktiv 1999 5 EG Undertegnede TOSHIBA Corp Digital Media Network Company erkl rer herved at f lgende udstyr Radio LAN device overholder de v sentlige krav og vrige relevante krav 1 direkt
52. remove Chapter 5 Toshiba Utilities Your computer includes several utilities designed to help you to reconfigure your system to best meet your individual needs Together these allow you to determine certain system details set additional options or change default options This chapter describes the utilities supplied by Toshiba TOSHIBA Assist Setting a user password Using a supervisor password TOSHIBA Zooming Utility Fn esse TOSHIBA HW Setup TOSHIBA Hotkey utility TOSHIBA Touch and Launch 139 1 40 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Assist TOSHIBA Assist 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 The TOSHIBA Assist window appears Click Start All Programs Toshiba Utilities then click Toshiba Assist The TOSHIBA Assist window appears TOSHIBA Assist You can connect your computer to network more easily Sample TOSHIBA Assist window The TOSHIBA Assist offers four categories of features Connect Secure Toshiba Utilities 1 4 TOSHIBA Assist Protect amp Fix Optimize Connect The features available in this category are ConfigFree Connectivity Doctor Secure The features available
53. run applications features and devices the recharging of the battery cannot occur Your computer s Power Saver utility can be used to select a power level setting that reduces the power required for system operation and will allow the battery to recharge The battery may not start charging immediately if The battery is extremely hot or cold To ensure that the battery charges to its full capacity wait until it reaches room temperature 50 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit 10 to 26 degrees Celsius The battery is almost completely discharged Leave the power connected and the battery should begin charging after a few minutes HINT Once the battery is fully charged we recommend that you operate your computer on battery power until the battery discharges 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 1 0 Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power The RTC battery may have become completely discharged while your computer was shipped resulting in the following error message during startup BAD RTC BATTERY BAD CHECKSUM CMOS CHECK SYSTEM NOTE
54. the domain names of the address with the forward slash Check the spelling of each name and the syntax of the address carefully A single incorrect letter or missed character will make it impossible for your browser to locate the site My browser cannot find a site I bookmarked The World Wide Web is constantly changing A site you bookmarked yesterday may not be available today or its server may be down for temporary repair Try again later The Windows XP operating system can help you If the operating system has started properly but you still have a problem using your computer the online Help can assist you in troubleshooting the problem To access Windows XP Help and Support 1 Click Start then click Help and Support The Help and Support window appears 2 Then do one or both of the following In the search field type in the topic for which you need help and follow the on screen instructions Click a problem you would like help with from the listings and follow the on screen instructions lf Something Goes Wrong 1 11 Resolving a hardware conflict You can connect to Support Online by clicking Support from the menu or by going to pcsupport toshiba com Resolving a hardware conflict If you receive an error message telling you there is a device driver conflict or a general hardware problem try using Windows Help and Support to troubleshoot the problem first For help on hardware conflicts 1 Clic
55. the drive about 1 inch Learning the Basics OF Using the DVD ROM or multi function drive 4 Grasp the tray and pull it fully open 5 Hold the disc by its edges and check that it is free of dust If the disc is dusty clean it as described in Caring for CD or DVD discs on page 96 6 Place the disc carefully in the disc tray label side up Sample positioning the disc in the drive 902 Learning the Basics Using the DVD ROM or multi function drive 7 Gently press the disc onto the center spindle until you feel it click into place GAUTION Handle DVDs and CDs carefully making contact only with the center hole and edge Do not touch the surface of the disc Do not stack discs If you incorrectly handle the discs you could lose data 8 Make sure the disc is completely on the spindle and is lying flat on the tray CAUTION you insert the disc incorrectly it may jam the drive If this happens contact Toshiba support for assistance 9 Push the disc tray in by pressing gently on the center of the tray until it clicks into place You are ready to use the disc Playing an audio CD Insert an audio CD and close the disc tray Windows Media Player opens and the CD begins to play You can use the Windows Media Player program to control the CD To access the Windows Media Player you can open it through the Start menu or activate it from the taskbar NOTE When using Windows Media Pl
56. the steps listed in the Windows help to set up your password protected screen saver To ensure the password protection is activated after pressing Fn F1 to activate instant security wait ten seconds before walking away from the computer wee 21 Power usage mode Power usage mode Fn F2 e This hot key displays the power usage pop up window and cycles through the battery save modes a e Full Power Sample power usage modes The properties of each mode are set in the Toshiba Power Management utility For more information see TOSHIBA Power Saver on page 147 21 2 ee Standby mode F3 Fn This hot key places the computer into Standby mode o A message box displays by default to confirm that the computer is entering Standby mode You can choose not to display this message box Do vou with to switch the machine to standby Do not show this message in the future Sample Standby confirmation box gt For more information about Standby mode please see Using Standby on page 101 mies 213 Hibernation mode Hibernation mode F4 Fn This hot key places the computer into Hibernation mode If Hibernation mode is enabled the default a message box displays by default to confirm the computer is entering Hibernation mode You can choose not to display this message box THotkey Do vou wish to switch the machine to hibernation
57. this equipment is less than 40m EE Ge GE This equipment uses a frequency bandwidth from 2 400 MHz to 2 483 5 MHz It is possible to avoid the band of mobile object identification systems 3 TOSHIBA Direct PC Monday Friday 10 00 17 00 Toll Free Tel 0120 13 1100 Direct Dial 03 3457 5916 Fax 03 5444 9450 14 Device Authorization This device obtains the Technical Regulation Conformity Certification and the Technical Conditions Compliance Approval and it belongs to the device class of radio equipment of low power data communication system radio station stipulated in the Radio Law and the Telecommunications Business Law of Japan The Name of the radio equipment refer to the equipment label provided on the computer JAPAN APPROVALS INSTITUTE FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT Approval Number D01 1128JP TELECOM ENGINEERING CENTER Approval Number O3NY A0018 03GZDA0017 The following restrictions apply Do not disassemble or modify the device Do not install the embedded wireless module into other device 5 17 GHz to 5 23 GHz for indoor use only Radio approvals for wireless devices NOTE The following information is dependent on what type of wireless device is in your computer Approved Countries Regions for use for the Atheros AR5BMB 43 44 Mini PCI Wireless network adapter This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries regions in the following table CAUTION Do
58. to disable the device or No to cancel Checking device properties Device Manager provides a way to view the properties of a device Properties include the name of the manufacturer the type of device the drivers installed and the system resources assigned to the device To check a device s properties 1 2 3 Open the Start menu and click Control Panel Click the Administrative Tools icon Double click Computer Management then click Device Manager To view the device s installed double click the device type To view the properties double click the device lf Something Goes Wrong 1 15 Resolving a hardware conflict The operating system displays the Device Properties dialog box which provides an array of tabs They may include The General tab which provides basic information about the device The Resource tab which lists resources assigned to the monitor optional external DVD ROM optional external diskette drive and other power using functions This tab does not appear if the device is not using resources The Driver tab which displays the drivers being used by the device The tabs that appear in the dialog box vary from one device to another A Troubleshooting button is also present Click Troubleshoot A Help and Support window for that device appears For more information about Device Manager refer to Windows XP online help Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty me
59. to help you 4 4 Getting Started Setting up your computer Important information on your computer s cooling fan Your computer may have a CPU cooling fan that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer The cooling fan may be located on the bottom of the computer CAUTION T0 prevent possible overheating of the CPU make sure the air intake on the cooling fan is not blocked The fan draws in air by creating a vacuum If the fan is blocked it could cause the CPU to run at a lower performance level or cause the computer to shut down Loose items such as notebook and tissue paper plastic wrappers or other similar materials can block the air intake preventing air from reaching the CPU Do not use the computer on surfaces with objects that can be drawn in by the cooling fan NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on the computer Setting up your computer v TECHNICAL NOTE You must complete all setup steps up to and including Setting up your software on page 45 before adding external or internal components to your computer These components include but are not limited to a mouse keyboard printer memory and PC Cards Your computer 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 adapter See Connecting to a power source on page 48 Getting Started 4p S
60. 11 simultaneously to turn off the numlock light If the problem occurs when both the keypad overlays are off make sure the software you are using is not remapping the keyboard Refer to the software documentation and check that the program does not assign different meanings to any of the keys You have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more keyboard error messages The keyboard you connected may be defective or incompatible with the computer Try using a different make of keyboard Nothing happens when you press the keys on the external keyboard You may have plugged the external keyboard in while the computer was turned on Click Start Shut Down or Turn off computer and Restart the computer using the TouchPad on the internal keyboard The computer will restart and recognize the device lf Something Goes Wrong 1 19 Resolving a hardware conflict Display problems Here are some typical display problems and their solutions The screen is blank Display Auto Off may have gone into effect Press any key to activate the screen You may have activated the instant password feature by pressing Fn and F1 simultaneously If you have registered a password press any key type the password and press Enter If no password is registered press any key The screen reactivates and allows you to continue working If you are using the built in screen make sure the display priority is not set for a
61. 2 Chapter 2 Learning the BaSICS c ccc cscs eeeeees 74 COMPUTING TIPS 0 ee cee e cece eeseeeeeeseseeeeeeeeens 74 Using the keyboard ccecce 76 Character Keys ccecce 76 Making your keyboard emulate a full size keyboard Santee er ane ee ai Ctrl Fn and Alt keys aanne 7 30 Contents FUNCTION KOYS cccccccecscseceessssseseesessssseeeeeeesesees 18 Windows special K yS ccecce 18 Overlay keys neeese 78 Using the overlay to type numeric data 19 Starting A PFOGKAM ee eeeeccccseeseesessseeeesesseeeeeeeseees 81 starting a program from the Start menu 1 Starting a program from Windows Explorer 82 Starting a program from the Run dialog box 83 SAVING YOU WOKK wu cece cee ceceeeeceeseecseesesseseeeeesennens 84 SAVING files oeenn 84 FICIENCY OIE WOT cits scart canaedemeracncerevoeecetars 86 Backing UP YOUP WOFK ceceeeessceesceesseeeeeeeeesneeees O Restoring your WOMK 0 ccecceesseseeesessseeeeeeeeeees 88 Using the DVD ROM or multi function drive 68 DVD ROM or multi function drive components 89 Inserting a COMPACT CISC 0 00 eee eeeeeseeeeeeeseees 90 Playing an audio CD csecsenc 92 Playing CDs using Auto RUn ssssccscceens 94 Creating a CD cercen 94 Removing a disc with the computer on 95 Removing a disc with the computer off 95 Caring for CD or DVD discs oo eee 96 Powering down the computer cc cess 96 Using Turn Off
62. 22 Using ConfigFree with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities The Connectivity Doctor works with the following network devices hS hS Wired and wireless network devices Routers hubs and bridges Access points The Connectivity Doctor displays the following information WEP Used not Used Wired connection line link speed Wireless connection line signal strength and link speed Location of wireless communication switch identified with a yellow arrow Status of wireless communication switch on or off ooe 0 O00086 Wired Network Devices Wireless Network Devices Router Hub Bridge Access Point Display if WEP key is set This is not displayed if WEP is not set Wired Connection Line Displays the link speed Wireless Connection Line Displays the signal strength and link speed Location of wireless communication switch Displayed with a yellow arrow Status of wireless communication switch Displays whether the wireless communication switch is on or off Sample Connectivity Doctor screen Moving the mouse pointer over a wired or wireless network device icon displays information about the device such as its IP address subnet mask and MAC address A wireless network device also shows information such as the network SSID and the device s Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP key settings Using ConfigFree with your Toshiba Computer 223 Config
63. 52 56 60 Channels 100 104 108 112 48 64 116 120 124 128 132 136 140 Indoor Only Indoor Only Indoor Outdoor a Belgium France X Switzerland Lichtenstein Denmark Finland Germany Greece Ireland Italy Luxembourg Netherlands Norway Portugal Sweden UK a ae emd Spain CO O allowed x forbidden o gt Sd NOTE 1 To remain in conformance with European spectrum usage laws for Wireless LAN operation the above 2 4 GHz and 5 GHz channel limitations apply The user should use the wireless LAN utility to check the current channel of operation If operation is occurring outside of the allowable frequencies as listed above the user must cease operating the Wireless LAN at that location and consult the local technical support staff responsible for the wireless network The 5 GHz Turbo mode feature is not allowed for operation in any European Community country This device must not be operated in ad hoc mode using channels in the 5 GHz bands in the European Community Ad hoc mode provides a direct communication between two client devices without a Wireless LAN Access Point 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
64. 52 using drag and drop 154 function keys 78 H hardware conflicts 171 resolving 173 headphones using 135 Help and Support Windows XP 170 Hibernation enabling 147 Hibernation mode 99 configuring 100 starting again from 101 hot key display brightness 214 display modes 214 Hibernation mode 213 instant password security 209 keyboard 215 keyboard overlays 216 password security 209 power usage mode 211 Standby mode 212 volume mute 208 hot key power usage mode 119 hot key utility 150 158 hot keys 209 hot swapping PC Cards 138 260 icon 122 123 desktop 123 Internet Explorer 123 moving to desktop 122 recycle bin 123 safety 37 installation memory module 55 installing memory modules 54 mouse 68 instant passwords using 144 Internet bookmarked site not found 170 connecting to 131 features 132 slow connection 170 surfing 132 uploading and downloading files 133 URL address not found 170 Internet Explorer icon 123 Internet Service Providers 131 IRQ Interrupt Request 172 ISPs 131 J jack RJ 11 127 K key assign 154 changing 156 direct assign 155 popup 155 removing 156 key assignment viewing existing 156 key assignments changing or removing existing 156 keyboard character keys 76 function keys 78 hot keys 216 not working 167 overlay keys 78 troubleshooting 178 Windows special keys 78 keyboard external 67 keyboard full size 77 keyboard PS 2 compatible 67 L LCD pow
65. Adding external devices 47 adding memory 54 adjusting recording quality 134 Alt keys 77 assign keys Fn esse 154 audio wav files 133 audio features 133 Auto Run 94 backing up files 75 battery caring for 115 changing 113 charge not lasting 177 charging 51 106 conserving power 118 disposal 117 not charging 176 power usage hot key 119 power usage mode 211 unlocking 113 battery alarms 111 battery power displaying remaining 110 monitoring 108 BIOS see Toshiba Hardware Setup button power 53 start 123 C CD creating 94 playing an audio 92 playing using Auto Run 94 channels DMA 172 20 258 e IRQ 172 character keys 76 charging main battery 106 charging the battery 51 checking device properties 174 click 63 communications network connection 128 system resources 172 compact disc positioning 91 compact discs handling 92 inserting 90 removing 95 computer non system disk or disk error message 168 not accessing disk drives 167 setting up 44 55 turning off 64 warning resume message 167 computing tips 74 connecting to a power source 48 connection set up 128 control buttons 63 critical applications 3 Ctrl keys 77 D desktop creating new icon 122 major features 122 desktop exploration 121 desktop icons 122 Device Manager 173 checking properties 174 disabling a device 174 failure devices keyboard 67 mouse 68 disable enable TOSHIBA Touch and Launch 163 Disk Defragmenter 182 disk drive
66. Connection Wizard where you can configure and connect to the device 29 8 Using ConfigFree with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities Transferring files using Bluetooth There are several ways to use Bluetooth to send files to other devices To select the device using the Bluetooth radar screen Open the Bluetooth radar screen and drag and drop the file directly onto the icon for that Bluetooth device Sample dragging the file to the Bluetooth device icon To be prompted for the device 1 Drag and drop the file to the Bluetooth radar icon on the ConfigFree Launcher Sample dragging the file to the Bluetooth radar icon Or you can right click on the file and select Send to Bluetooth Devices Using ConfigFree with your Toshiba Computer 229 ConfigFree Utilities Pocket_PC 00 E260 aC SEE 1 BB SPALIMPSF2_i 00037A maa Sample selecting Send to Bluetooth Devices option 2 Choose a file recipient 3 Click Send NOTE During a file transfer connecting and disconnecting to the selected device will occur automatically Disconnecting from a Bluetooth device To disconnect from a Bluetooth device 1 Place the cursor on top of the connected line The icon changes to a pair of scissors 2 Click to disconnect from the device Profile Settings The Profile Settings utility lets you save network settings in profiles ConfigFree profiles are useful for easily switching networ
67. DATA NETWORK SYSTEMS OR REMOVABLE STORAGE MEDIA ARISING OUT OF OR RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY THEREOF Protection of Stored Data For your important data please make periodic back up copies of all the data stored on the hard disk or other storage devices as a precaution against possible failures alteration or loss of the data IF YOUR DATA IS ALTERED OR LOST DUE TO ANY TROUBLE FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION OF THE HARD DISK DRIVE OR OTHER STORAGE DEVICES AND THE DATA CANNOT BE RECOVERED TOSHIBA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGE OR LOSS OF DATA OR ANY OTHER DAMAGE RESULTING THEREFROM WHEN COPYING OR TRANSFERRING YOUR DATA PLEASE BE SURE TO CONFIRM WHETHER THE DATA HAS BEEN SUCCESSFULLY COPIED OR TRANSFERRED TOSHIBA DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY FOR THE FAILURE TO COPY OR TRANSFER THE DATA CORRECTLY Critical Applications The computer you have purchased is not designed for any critical applications Critical applications means life support systems medical applications connections to implanted medical devices commercial transportation nuclear facilities or systems or any other applications where product failure could lead to injury to persons or loss of life or catastrophic property damage ACCORDINGLY TOSHIBA ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS DISCLAIM ANY AND ALL LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF THE COMPUTER PRODUCTS IN ANY CRITICAL APPLICATIONS IF YOU USE THE COMPUTER PRODUCTS IN A
68. Detnsis Auto Switch Settings Network Play this sound when displaying novicatoan window Eent this program afer ewiching Browse a OK Cance Sample expanded Add Profile screen NOTE The online help provides real world examples of setting up profiles for different networking environments After you set up one or more profiles you can check their settings and fine tune them as necessary Profiles can also be imported and exported This feature is useful when transferring profile settings to other computers For more information about modifying importing and exporting profiles refer to the online help Using ConfigFree with your Toshiba Computer 233 ConfigFree Utilities ConfigFree SUMMIT The ConfigFree SUMMIT utility is a convenient way to share files with other users and to transfer files between your computers at home and at work This utility is faster and more dependable than sending the files via email Use this utility which handles files regardless of size to distribute presentations reports or music files to meeting attendees or to users at different locations The SUMMIT utility uses the following types of connections Wireless LAN via Access Point Wireless LAN via Ad Hoc LAN same subnet Bluetooth PAN LAP Cross cable Ethernet or Gbit Ethernet To host a ConfigFree SUMMIT click the SUMMIT icon on the ConfigFree Launcher select the users that you wa
69. Do not show this message in the future Sample Hibernation confirmation box If Hibernation mode is disabled this hot key will not respond For more information on Hibernation mode see Using Hibernation on page 99 21 4 ee Display modes Fn a0 This hot key cycles through the power on display options The display modes are Built in display only Built in display and external monitor simultaneously External monitor only Built in display and TV TV only Draen LCD Sample display options window In order to use a simultaneous mode you must set the resolution of the internal display panel to match the resolution of the external display device Display brightness Fn EE This hot key decreases the screen brightness Fn CA This hot key increases the screen brightness Hot Keys 2 5 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad Disabling or enabling the TouchPad Fn Pox This hot key enables disables the TouchPad For more information on using the TouchPad see Disabling or enabling the TouchPad on page 63 Sample disable and enable TouchPad windows Zooming applications in out Fn E This hot key turns the Zooming utility to zoom out For more information see TOSHIBA Zoom ing Utility on page 151 Fn This hot key turns the Zooming utility to zoom in For more information see TOSHIBA Zooming Utility on page 151
70. Fe Shey com ther tsk trey Sample Projector icon when connected with Quick Connect If the wireless mode for the wireless setting is set for 5 GHz 802 1 1a Quick Connect changes this mode to 2 4 GHz 802 11b and then connects to the projector Using ConfigFree with your Toshiba Computer 2 39 ConfigFree Utilities The wireless LAN configuration returns to the settings that were last used before the Quick Connect function was started If the Toshiba Wireless Projector utility is closed If you select Toshiba Wireless Projector DPJ from the ConfigFree tray menu this disconnects the wireless LAN connection If you select a profile from the ConfigFree tray menu or when you disable a wireless device If you close ConfigFree Direct Link Toshiba Device When Access Point is not available use the Direct Link Toshiba Device feature to connect your computer in ad hoc peer to peer mode and use the Summit feature To use this feature 1 Display the ConfigFree menu 2 Select the ConfigFree Link option from the Direct Link Toshiba Device submenu This action switches the computer s wireless network setting to ad hoc mode and launches the SUMMIT feature Toshiba Wireless Projector ConfigFree Link m Direct Link Toshiba Device Sample using the Direct Link Toshiba Device feature 2 40 Using ConfigFree with your Toshiba Computer Using the Automatic Switch Using the Automatic Switch
71. Free Utilities Sample viewing device information If a problem or potential problem is detected in most cases a screen automatically displays showing you the possible cause and solution for the problem A triangle containing an exclamation point also appears on the Connectivity Doctor screen and an orange frame describes the relevant location You can also view the possible cause and solution for the problem by clicking the exclamation point If multiple triangles display you can toggle between each of their cause and solution information screens by clicking its exclamation point For example if the connection to a wireless network cannot be established because the wireless communication switch is turned off the problem description screen will normally display automatically when you start the Connectivity Doctor and an exclamation point will appear next to the wireless communication switch 29 4 Using ConfigFree with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities The following checkboxes and buttons are provided on the Connectivity Doctor screen Stay on the task When checked the ConfigFree icon resides in tray the system tray Options Displays ConfigFree setting screen Log Lets you create a diagnostic log view a history of log files or delete the history Log files are saved as CFhtmlxxxxx htm where xxxxx is the creation date and time They reside in the folder C Documents and Settings username Local Settings
72. Getting Started Adding memory O gt d O 7 J J ue WL Jf J et TT Sample turning on the power The preinstalled operating system will load automatically AuTION When you turn on the computer for the first time do not turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely Adding memory qaa HINT To purchase additional memory modules see the E accessories information packaged with your system or visit A accessories toshiba com Your computer comes with enough memory to run most of today s popular applications You may want to increase the computer s memory if you use complex software or process large amounts of data For more information on memory options check the accessories information that came with your computer or visit accessories toshiba com Getting Started DH Adding memory Installing a memory module Additional memory modules can be installed in the memory module slots on the base of the computer You will need a standard Phillips No 1 screwdriver for this procedure NOTE Before adding external devices or memory Toshiba recommends setting up your software See Setting up your software on page 45 GAUTION 10 avoid damaging the computers screws use a standard Phillips No 1 screwdriver that is in good condition CAUTION nstallinga memory module with the computers pow
73. I close the lid Set this option to Standby to put the computer into Standby mode when you close the display panel 4 Click Apply 5 Click OK NOTE For more information about the Power Saver utility see TOSHIBA Power Saver on page 147 Starting again from Standby mode To start up the computer from Standby mode press the power button until the on off light changes to green The computer returns to the screen you were using If you put the computer in Standby mode by closing the display panel you can start it again by opening the display panel Toshiba s online resources Toshiba maintains a number of online sites to which you can connect These sites provide information about Toshiba products give help with technical questions and keep you up to date with future upgrades For more information see Contacting Toshiba on page 205 Chapter 3 Mobile Computing This chapter covers all aspects of using your computer while traveling Toshiba s energy saver design Your computer enters a low power standby mode when it is not being used thereby conserving energy and saving money in the process It has a number of other features that enhance its energy efficiency Many of these energy saving features have been set by Toshiba We recommend you leave these features active allowing your computer to operate at its maximum energy efficiency so that you can use it for longer periods while traveling 104
74. IOS baud rate The speed at which a communication device such as a printer or modem transmits information Baud rate is the number of signal changes per second not necessarily the same as bits per second See also bits per second BIOS basic input output system Basic instructions stored in read only memory ROM containing the information the computer needs in order to check hardware and load the operating system when you start up the computer bit Short for binary digit A bit is the smallest unit of information used by a computer A group of eight bits is a byte See also byte bits per second bps A way of measuring the speed at which information is passed between two devices The basic measure used in modem communications bps is similar but not identical to the baud rate See also baud rate boot To start the computer The term boot originates from bootstrap program as in pulling itself up by its bootstraps a program that loads and initializes the operating system See also reboot boot disk See system disk boot priority startup sequence The order in which the computer accesses its disk drives to locate the startup files Under the default startup sequence the computer looks for the startup files in the diskette drive before checking the hard disk bus An electrical circuit that connects the central processing unit CPU with other parts of the computer such as
75. Japan Toshiba Corporation PCO IO 1 1 Shibaura 1 Chome Minato Ku Tokyo 105 8001 Japan Mexico Toshiba de M xico S A de C V Sierra Candela No 111 6to Piso Col Lomas de Chapultepec CP 11000 Mexico DE United Kingdom Toshiba Information Systems U K Ltd Toshiba Court Weybridge Business Park Addlestone Road Weybridge Surrey KT15 2UL United Kingdom The Rest of Europe Toshiba Europe I E GmbH Hammfelddamm 8 D 4 1460 Neuss Germany For more information on additional Toshiba worldwide locations please visit www toshiba co jp index htm Appendix A Hot Keys Hot keys are keys that when pressed in combination with the Fn key turn system functions on and off Hot keys have a legend on the key indicating the option or feature the key controls Volume Mute Fn EM This hot key enables disables volume mute on your computer When volume mute is enabled no sound will come from the speakers or headphones 208 sen 209 Password security Password security F1 Fn This hot key blanks the display Without a password The Fn F1 key combination turns off the display and activates instant security Using the pointing device or any key will make the display s content reappear if no password is set for the current user With a password The Fn F1 key combination turns off the display and activates instant security If you set a blank screen saver pressing the Fn F1 key
76. Press Fn and Enter simultaneously to simulate the Enter key on the numeric pad of the enhanced keyboard Ctrl Fn and Alt keys came Sample Ctrl Fn and Alt keys The Ctrl Fn and Alt keys do different things depending on the program you are using For more information see your program documentation 18 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Function keys The function keys not to be confused with the Fn key are the 12 keys at the top of the keyboard TF1 al TF2 Pel Tael qd Phal 7 a TF8 p Sample function keys F9 F10_ AA F1 through F12 are called function keys because they execute programmed functions when pressed Used in combination with the Fn key function keys marked with icons execute specific functions on the computer For example Fn F9 turns off the TouchPad For more information see Fn esse on page 152 or Hot Keys on page 208 Windows special keys Start key A RE Y e Application key Sample Windows special keys Your computer s keyboard has two keys that have special functions in Windows Start key Opens the Start menu Application key Has the same function as the secondary mouse button 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
77. SUMMIT Toshiba Wireless Projector The Quick Connect feature switches the Wireless LAN connection to connect to a Toshiba Wireless Projector Once the projector utility is installed launching the Quick Connect utility automatically opens the Wireless Data Projector Application There you can configure how you would like to use the projector To connect to a Toshiba Wireless Projector 1 Click the icon in the system tray 2 Move the mouse pointer to Toshiba Wireless Projector DPJ then click Connect Launching Quick Connect prevents you from using the network to connect to a Toshiba Wireless Projector when the wireless LAN Configuration is set to Ad hoc If you are connected to an access point the connection is broken and re established later 23 8 Using ConfigFree with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities To review the current Toshiba Wireless Projector settings and change them if necessary 1 Click the icon in the system tray 2 Move the mouse pointer to Toshiba Wireless Projector DPJ then click Settings The Quick Connect properties dialog box appears 3 Complete the settings Refer to the online help if necessary 4 Click OK NOTE The default connection setting is for Ad hoc mode therefore if the setting on the Toshiba Wireless Projector is in Infrastructure mode it will not connect However you can change the settings to Infrastructure mode to match the settings on the projector
78. TOSHIBA Satellite A80 A85 Series Users Guide If you need assistance Toshiba s Support Website pcsupport toshiba com Toshiba Global Support Centre Calling within the United States 800 457 7777 Calling from outside the United States 949 859 4273 For more information see If Something Goes Wrong on page 164 in this guide PMAD00049010 05 05 NO WARNING Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm Wash hands after handling Model Satellite A80 A85 Series Recordable and or ReWritable Drive s and Associated Software Warranty The computer system you purchased may include Recordable and or ReWritable optical media drive s and associated software among the most advanced data storage technologies available As with any new technology you must read and follow all set up and usage instructions in the applicable user guides and or manuals enclosed or provided electronically If you fail to do so this product may not function properly and you may lose data or suffer other damage TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS INC TOSHIBA ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS DO NOT WARRANT THAT OPERATION OF THE PRODUCT WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR FREE YOU AGREE THAT TOSHIBA ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS SHALL HAVE NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR DAMAGE TO OR LOSS OF ANY BUSINESS PROFITS PROGRAMS
79. The Microsoft browser that provides TECHNICAL NOTE If you delete a file from a diskette it does not go into the Recycle Bin For more information on the Recycle Bin see Windows online Help access to the Internet NOTE If you place the cursor over an icon a popup description of the file contents appears Your desktop may contain other icons depending on your configuration See Windows XP online help for more specific information on each icon and how to use it Start button You use the Start button to gt Start programs gt Access Microsoft Windows XP operating system update information gt Sd Open documents gt Adjust system settings Find files Access Windows Help gt gt Sd gt Sd Run programs Sd Suspend system activity and shut down the computer 1 2 4 Exploring Your Computer s Features Setting up for communications Taskbar Each time you open a program a button associated with that program appears on the taskbar With some programs a button appears on the taskbar for each document or window you open You can use these buttons to quickly switch between the programs or windows To make a program or window the currently active one click the associated taskbar button System tray The System tray displays icons of tasks or programs that run continuously in the background To learn more about each task
80. The above error message may vary by computer model The RTC battery does not charge while the computer is turned off even when the AC adapter is charging the computer If the RTC battery is low the real time clock and calendar may display the incorrect time and date or stop working NOTE It is seldom necessary to charge the RTC battery because it charges while the computer is on If the RTC battery is low the real time clock and calendar may display the incorrect time and date or stop working When Hibernation mode is enabled and the RTC battery is completely discharged a warning prompts you to reset the real time clock The computer can be used while the RTC battery is being charged although the charging status of the RTC battery cannot be monitored Monitoring battery power The computer s main battery light gives you an indication of the main battery s current charge Green indicates the AC adapter has fully charged the battery Amber indicates the AC adapter is charging the battery Mobile Computing 1 09 Monitoring battery power Off indicates that the battery is not being charged NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending upon power management settings applications and features used Flashing amber indicates that the computer is using battery power and the battery s charge is running low HINT Be careful not to confuse the battery light lt 4 the on off lig
81. als in contact with another conductive object This could cause serious injury or fire and could also damage the battery pack AWARNING Never expose a battery pack to abnormal shock vibration or pressure The battery pack s internal protective device could fail causing it to overheat or ignite resulting in caustic liquid leakage or explosion or fire possibly resulting in death or serious Injury When your main battery has run out of power you have two options plug in the AC adapter or install a fresh main battery e TECHNICAL NOTE To avoid losing any data save your files P and then either completely shut down your computer or put it 5 into Hibernation mode before changing the main battery Mobile Computing 1 1 3 Changing batteries Removing the battery from the computer 1 Save your work 2 Power off the computer or place it in Hibernation mode according to the instructions in Using Hibernation on page 99 Remove all cables connected to the computer Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down 5 If the battery release lock is in the locked position slide it toward the unlocked position Sample battery release lock 6 Press the battery release latch to release the battery 7 Pull the discharged battery out of the computer Sample removing the discharged battery 1 1 Mobile Computing Changing batteries AWARNING fthe battery is leaking or its case
82. ame where Name is the title of the mode you copied You can change the name description or icon for this profile by clicking Property Customizing a power mode 1 Highlight the profile you want to modify 2 Change the settings you want on the Basic Setup tab Toshiba Utilities 1 49 CD DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer 3 You may also change settings on the Setup Action tab Keep in mind however that by default these actions will apply to all profiles 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 CD DVD drive to Quiet mode the setting is only valid for the current Windows session If you shut down restart log off or resume from hibernation the setting will revert back to Normal speed The setting can also be changed by CD burning software or other applications that can set the drive speed To access the utility double click the icon in the task tray The CD DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer screen appears CD DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer Speed Setting Set Quiet Mode Click here to allow Acoustic Silencer to slow the CD DYD drive speed is Windows session only You can use this mode to listen to music CDs or audio files more comfortably Set Normal Mode Click here to return to Normal Speed in this Windows session for installing applicat
83. and millions of computers around the world connected by communications lines They all work together to share information The World Wide Web The World Wide Web or Web is a subset of the Internet a collection of interlinked documents located on computers connected to the Internet that work together using a specific Internet protocol called Hypertext Transfer Protocol HTTP The World Wide Web offers information as text images audio or video to be referenced from anywhere in the world Special programs 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 Exploring Your Computer s Features 1 37 An overview of using the Internet 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 The Microsoft Web browser Internet E
84. and medical radio emission electric machinery 13 Using this Equipment in Japan In Japan the frequency bandwidth of 2 400 MHz to 2 483 5 MHz for second generation low power data communication systems such as this equipment overlaps that of mobile object identification systems premises radio station and specified low power radio station 1 Sticker Please put the following sticker on devices incorporating this product The frequency bandwidth of this equipment may operate within the same range as industrial devices scientific devices medical devices microwave ovens licensed radio stations and non licensed specified low power radio stations for mobile object identification systems RFID used in factory production lines Other Radio Stations Before using this equipment ensure that it does not interfere with any of the equipment listed above _ ad If this equipment causes RF interference to other radio stations promptly change the frequency being used change the location of use or turn off the source of emissions 3 Contact TOSHIBA Direct PC if you have problems with interference caused by this product to Other Radio Stations 2 Indication The indication shown below appears on this equipment 1 2 3 2 4DSOF4 ES E es 4 1 2 4 This equipment uses a frequency of 2 4 GHz 2 DS This equipment uses DS SS modulation OF This equipment uses OFDM modulation 3 The interference range of
85. and press Enter y HINT To run the same program again click the arrow to the A right of the text box and select the command line from the drop down list 8 A Learning the Basics Saving your work Saving your work Before you turn off the computer save your work on the hard disk drive or diskette CD This is one of the most important rules of computing C7 TECHNICAL NOTE Save your data even when you are using P the Standby command in case the main battery discharges E before you return to work Saving documents is quick and easy so it is a good idea to get in the habit of saving frequently Many programs offer a feature that saves documents at regular intervals Check your programs documentation to see if it has an automatic save feature Saving files 1 On the File menu of your Windows program click Save If you are working with a document that already has a file name this is all you need to do If you 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 Sample Save As dialog box Learning the Basics 85 Saving your work 2 Choose the drive and folder where you want your file to be stored 3 Type a file name then click Save HINT To make another copy of the file you are currently working with choose Save As from the File menu and give the new file a different name
86. anke assignment Help iw Confirm all changes to key assignments Sample Fn esse assignment type dialog box Making a direct key assignment 1 Select Direct to display the Add Edit Command dialog box 2 Enter the Description Command Line and Working Directory for the new Fn esse key assignment or click Browse to specify this information 3 Click OK Making a popup assignment 1 Select Popup to display the Application Explorer dialog box 2 Select the desired folder The left side of the Application Explorer window displays the folders in the Programs menu The right side lists the programs and documents in the folder These are the items that will appear in the popup list 3 To create a popup list with items from various folders or to pick only a few items from a folder create a new folder containing only the desired programs and documents If 1 56 Toshiba Utilities Fn esse you are unsure how to do this refer to your Windows XP operating system documentation 4 Click OK to associate the folder with the key you just selected To open a popup list showing the items in that folder press Fn plus the appropriate key from within any Windows program Viewing existing key assignments To view the existing key assignments choose Assignments from the Fn esse keyboard Fn esse displays the Function Key Assignments dialog box This box lists all the key assignments and the program or document to which ea
87. are or software Restart Windows vn AeA WO N m Use the new hardware or software for a while noting any new problems Make sure that your critical applications e mail business apps etc are working correctly and verify that important devices are still functioning 6 For each additional hardware or software item repeat these steps starting at step 1 if any of your critical data has changed or starting at step 2 if no critical data has changed lf you need further assistance If you have followed the recommendations in this chapter and are still having problems you may need additional technical assistance This section contains the steps to take to ask for help Before you contact Toshiba Since some problems may be related to the operating system or the program you are using it is important to investigate other sources of assistance first Try the following before you contact Toshiba Review the troubleshooting information in your operating system documentation 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 lf Something Goes Wrong 205 If you need further assistance Detailed system specifications are available at w
88. 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 173 Reconfigure the device so that its requirements do not conflict Refer to the device s documentation for instructions about changing settings on the device Fixing a problem with Device Manager Device Manager provides a way to check and change the configuration of a device CAUTION Changing the default settings using Device Manager can cause other conflicts that make one or more devices unusable Device Manager is a configuration tool for advanced users who understand configuration parameters and the ramifications of changing them 1 4 lf Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Disabling a device 1 Open the Start menu and click Control Panel 2 Click the Administrative Tools icon 3 Double click Computer Management then click Device Manager 4 Select the specific device from the device category To expand a device category double click the category 5 In the toolbar look to the far right for an icon of a monitor with a strike mark through a circle on the front This is the disable feature 6 Click the icon You are given the option of disabling the device 7 Click Yes
89. are starting the computer from a diskette the diskette in the drive does not have the files necessary to start the computer Replace it with a bootable diskette The drive cannot read a diskette Try another diskette If you can access the second diskette the first diskette not the drive is probably causing the problem Run Error checking on the faulty diskette for instructions see Disk drive problems on page 181 1 8 4 lf Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict DVD ROM or multi function drive problems You cannot access a disc in the drive Make sure the tray which holds the CD ROM or DVD ROM is closed properly Press gently until it clicks into place Open the tray and remove the disc Make sure the tray is clean Any dirt or foreign object can interfere with the laser beam Examine the disc to see if it is dirty If necessary wipe it with a clean cloth dipped in water or a neutral cleaner Replace the disc in the tray Make sure that the disc is lying flat label side uppermost Close the tray carefully making sure it has shut completely You press the disc eject button but the drive tray does not slide out Make sure the computer is connected to a power source and turned on The DVD ROM drive eject mechanism requires power to operate Make sure a program is not accessing the drive and preventing it from ejecting If you need to remove a disc and cannot turn on the computer for example
90. at the top or bottom of each transmitted page or on the first page of the transmission the date and time it is sent and an identification of the business or other entity or other individual sending the message and the telephone number of the sending machine or such business other entity or individual The telephone number provided may not be a 900 number or any other number for which charges exceed local or long distance transmission charges In order to program this information into your fax transmission refer to the fax software instructions installed on this computer Alarm Equipment If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to the telephone line ensure the installation of this equipment does not disable your alarm equipment If you have questions about what will disable alarm equipment consult your telephone company or a qualified installer Instructions for IC CS 03 Certified Equipment 1 NOTICE The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment This certification means that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network protective operational and safety requirements as prescribed in the appropriate Terminal Equipment Technical Requirements document s The Department does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the user s satisfaction Before installing this equipment users should ensure that it is permissible to be connected to the facilities of the local telecommunications company
91. ations tab If a program has stopped responding the words not responding appear beside its name in the list 3 Select the program you want to close then click End Task Closing the failed program should allow you to continue working If it does not continue with the next step 4 Close the remaining programs one by one by selecting the program name then End Task To power off your computer do one of the following If you are not connected to a domain server 1 Click Start Turn off computer The Turn off computer window appears 2 Click Turn Off The computer turns off If you are connected to a domain server 1 Click Start Shut down The Shut Down window appears Select Shut down from the drop down list Click OK The computer shuts down completely Your program performs an illegal operation If you receive the message Your program has performed an illegal operation close the window and continue working If it happens again record the details of the message and consult the software manufacturer 1 66 lf Something Goes Wrong Problems when you turn on the computer To record the details 1 Click the Details button and select the text the operating system displays The Details button displays information that the software manufacturer needs to help you solve your problem 2 Press Ctrl and c simultaneously to copy the text to the clipboard 3 Open Notepad click Start point to All Programs th
92. ay 158 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Hotkey utility Boot Priority Allows you to change the sequence in which your computer searches the drives for the operating system You can also manually choose the Boot Priority by pressing the power button then quickly pressing the F12 key or the right or left arrow keys Select the boot device icon by pressing the right or left arrow keys then pressing the Enter key NOTE since the system is a quick booting system you must press the arrow keys immediately after pressing the power button Keyboard Allows you to enable or disable the wake on keyboard function USB Allows you to enable or disable USB Legacy Emulation LAN Allows you to set networking functions By changing any of the options that appear in the dialog boxes and clicking Apply you can reconfigure that function Any options that you change will become default settings when you restart your system TOSHIBA Hotkey utility The TOSHIBA Hotkey utility allows you to receive a confirmation message when you use the Hotkey combination for Standby Fn F3 and Hibernation Fn F4 To activate 1 Click Start All Programs Toshiba Utilities then click the Hotkey utility The TOSHIBA Hotkey window appears Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Touch and Launch TOSHIBA HotKey Utility Setting Display a Standby confirmation message if Fn F3 is Pushed Display a Hibernation confirmation message i
93. ayer your system may not be able to activate Standby or Hibernation modes To prevent this from occurring close Windows Media Player before you select standby or Hibernation mode Learning the Basics 93 Using the DVD ROM or multi function drive Stop button Play pause button Sample Windows Media Player screen The Windows Media Player control panel works much like an ordinary compact disc player To play the CD or to pause click the Play pause button To stop the CD click the Stop button A CAUTION Before putting on headphones to listen to an audio CD turn the volume dial down and do not set the volume too high when using the headphones Continuous exposure to loud sound can harm your hearing Learning the Basics Using the DVD ROM or multi function drive Playing CDs using Auto Run If you insert a CD into the DVD ROM multi function drive and the Auto Run feature does not automatically start your disk try launching the CD manually To do this follow these Steps 1 Open the Start menu and select My Computer 2 Click the DVD ROM multi function drive icon The disc drive will run the CD If your disk does not run using this method try using an application that is associated with the media on the disk For example if it is a music CD open Windows Media Player and point it to play the CD For other types of media use the associated software to open the files on the disk Creating a CD De
94. body to antenna distance of 20 cm Refer to the Regulatory Statements as identified in the documentation that comes with those products for additional information The Bluetooth Card from TOSHIBA is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits Nevertheless it is advised to use the Bluetooth Card from TOSHIBA in such a manner that human contact during normal operation is minimized 23 NOTE Changes or modifications made to this equipment not expressly approved by TOSHIBA or parties authorized by TOSHIBA could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Taiwan Unless approved for any model accredited low power radio frequency electric machinery any company trader or user shall not change the frequency increase the power or change the features and functions of the original design Any use of low power radio frequency electric machinery shall not affect aviation safety and interfere with legal communications In the event interference is caused the use of such electric machinery shall be immediately discontinued Operation of such products can be resumed only when they are modified and can no 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 a
95. ce prior to export Any export directly or indirectly in contravention of the U S Export Administration Regulations is prohibited Notice The information contained in this manual including but not limited to any product specifications is subject to change without notice TOSHIBA CORPORATION AND TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS INC TOSHIBA PROVIDES NO WARRANTY WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL OR ANY OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN AND HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH REGARD TO ANY OF THE FOREGOING TOSHIBA ASSUMES NO LIABILITY FOR ANY DAMAGES INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY FROM ANY TECHNICAL OR TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS OR OMISSIONS CONTAINED HEREIN OR FOR DISCREPANCIES BETWEEN THE PRODUCT AND THE MANUAL IN NO EVENT SHALL TOSHIBA BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL CONSEQUENTIAL SPECIAL OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES WHETHER BASED ON TORT CONTRACT OR OTHERWISE ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS MANUAL OR ANY OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF 2 Trademarks Satellite and Noteworthy are registered trademarks FreedomWare and SmartMedia are trademarks of Toshiba America Information Systems Inc and or Toshiba Corporation Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries DirectX Active Desktop DirectShow and Windows Media are registered trademarks of Microsof
96. ch key is assigned To view items in a popup list select the Expand popup lists check box Changing or removing existing key assignments In the Fn esse keyboard click the key you wish to change with the secondary button Fn esse displays the Assignment Type dialog box To change the key assignment click Direct or Popup and continue as if you were creating a new assignment To remove the key assignment click Clear Toshiba Utilities 1 5 TOSHIBA HW Setup TOSHIBA HW Setup TOSHIBA HW Setup is the Toshiba configuration management tool available through Windows To access it open the Start menu click Control Panel then Printers and Other Hardware Then click the Toshiba HWSetup icon You can also access it from the TOSHIBA Assist screen by clicking Optimize on the left side and then double clicking TOSHIBA Hardware Settings TOSHIBA HWSetup General Password Display Boot Priority Keyboard USB LAN P TOSHIBA Hw Setup program allows you to configure Your computer Setup BIOS Version w003 04 76 2005 Default Sample TOSHIBA HWSetup window The tabs represent various dialog boxes They are General Allows you to view current BIOS hard disk drive and memory settings Password Allows you to set or reset a user password for the power on process and for instant security Display Allows you to change various default settings for the built in LCD displ
97. combination to activate instant security will cause the screen to go blank Using the pointing device or any key will make the display s content reappear The Windows operating system log on screen will appear prompting you for a password After typing in the password for the current user press Enter To activate the password feature 1 Click Start Control Panel then click Appearances and Themes 2 Click one of the following Choose a screen saver in the Pick a task section Display in the or pick a Control Panel icon section The Display Properties window appears 21 0 Hot Keys Password security 3 Ifyou clicked Choose a screen saver the Screen Saver tab has already been selected If it is not selected click the Screen Saver tab 4 Click the On resume password protected check box Click OK Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged When the battery is not fully charged even 1f the computer is operating on AC power your display may reappear automatically after a short time To protect your desktop you must set up a screen saver with a password before activating the password feature To set up a password with a screen saver go to Windows XP help for instructions 1 Click Start Help and Support 2 In the Search field type password screen saver 3 Press Enter 4 Click the Protect your files with a screen saver password link located under the suggested topics Follow
98. cord cable Make sure the AC adapter and power cord cable are firmly plugged into both the wall outlet and the computer If the AC power light still does not come on check that the wall outlet is working properly by plugging in a lamp or other appliance The AC adapter and power cord cable work correctly but the battery will not charge The battery does not charge while the computer is consuming full power Try turning off the computer lf Something Goes Wrong 1 T Resolving a hardware conflict The battery may not be inserted correctly in the computer Turn off the computer remove the battery clean the contacts with a soft dry cloth if necessary and replace the battery See Changing batteries on page 112 The battery may be too hot or too cold to charge properly If you think this is the probable cause let the battery reach room temperature and try again If the battery has completely discharged it will not begin charging immediately Leave the AC adapter and power cord cable connected wait 20 minutes and see if the battery is charging If the battery light is glowing after 20 minutes let the computer continue charging the battery for at least another 20 minutes before you turn on the computer If the battery light does not glow after 20 minutes the battery may have reached the end of its useful life Try replacing it The battery appears not to power the computer for as long as it usually does If yo
99. corrupted damaged data files 183 missing files trouble accessing a disk 181 running slow 182 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 183 cannot read a diskette 183 connecting 70 external connecting 70 display does not look normal flickers 180 external monitor not working 181 screen is blank 179 display device external 65 display output settings 66 display panel closing 65 display external adjusting 67 disposal information 27 disposing of used batteries 117 DMA Direct Memory Access 172 double click 63 DVD player general problems 194 DVD ROM drive problems 184 259 troubleshooting 184 DVD ROM multi function drive problems 184 E energy saving features 104 environment computer friendly 40 error Messages device driver conflict 171 general hardware problem 171 non system disk or disk error 168 183 problem with display settings current settings not working with hardware 180 program has performed an illegal operation 165 warning resume failure 167 Error checking 182 Ethernet LAN port 128 expansion memory slot 57 exploring the desktop 121 external monitor not working 181 mouse 68 external devices 47 external diskette drive connecting 70 external display adjusting 67 F FAT File Allocation Table 182 file extensions 85 file backing up 75 files backing up 87 printing 86 restoring 88 saving 84 Fn keys 77 Fn esse starting 153 using to assign keys 154 Fn esse program 152 assigning a key 1
100. ction corresponding to the selected icon launches and the TOSHIBA Touch and Launch window remains open To close the TOSHIBA Touch and Launch window release your finger when the blue circle is not on any icon Or highlight the Close icon in the upper right area of the TOSHIBA Touch and Launch window Toshiba Utilities 1 61 TOSHIBA Touch and Launch A short description of the currently selected corner icon appears below the TOSHIBA Touch and Launch window The title and functions can change when you select one of the corner icons The corner icons can be changed to other shortcuts using the TOSHIBA Touch and Launch settings By default the four icons displayed are My Computer upper left Switch Window upper right Favorites lower left Desktop lower right The type and number of icons you see in the main part of the TOSHIBA Touch and Launch window are determined by which corner icons you select TOSHIBA Touch and Launch is controlled adjusted via an icon on the system tray The icon will change color when the TOSHIBA Touch and Launch is active Double click the icon to open the TOSHIBA Touch and Launch Settings window Right click the icon to see the following shortcuts Settings The Settings function allows you to define the functions features you can access in TOSHIBA Touch and Launch Disable Enable Help About 1 62 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Touch and Launch TOSHIBA Touch and Launch
101. d it is safe to remove 1 Locate the PC Card eject button 2 Press the PC Card eject button once to extend it and push it in to remove the PC Card The PC Card ejects slightly from the slot 3 Grasp the edges of the PC Card and slide it out of the slot Sample removing a PC Card 1 3 8 Exploring Your Computer s Features Inserting and removing PC Cards Setting up a PC Card for your computer Some PC Cards are ready to use as soon as you install them Others such as hard disk cards network cards and SCSI adapters may need to be set up to work with your computer To set up your PC Card refer to the documentation that came with the card or refer to your operating system manual or online help Hot swapping With PC Cards you can replace one PC Card with another while the computer is on This is called hot swapping Hot swapping precautions Although you can insert a PC Card at any time remember not to remove a card while it is in use Otherwise you could lose valuable information For example Do not remove a hard disk card while the system is accessing it Do not remove a network card while you are connected to a network Do not remove a SCSI card while any of the SCSI devices connected to it are operating Before removing a PC Card stop it by clicking the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the System tray then clicking to select the PC Card device After the PC Card is stopped it is safe to
102. disk Your hard disk seems very slow If you have been using your computer for some time your files may have become fragmented Run Disk Defragmenter To do this click Start then click All Programs point to Accessories and System Tools and click Disk Defragmenter lf Something Goes Wrong 1 83 Resolving a hardware conflict 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 diskette If the label is loose replace the label and try inserting the diskette again The computer displays the Non system disk or disk error message If you
103. disk A system disk is also called a bootable disk or a startup disk Compare non system disk system prompt The symbol in MS DOS generally a drive letter followed by a greater than sign indicating where users are to enter commands T TFT display See active matrix display U universal serial bus USB A serial bus that supports a data transfer rate of up to 480 Mbps 480 million bits per second USB can connect up to 127 peripheral devices through a single all purpose USB port USB allows hot swapping of peripherals See also bus hot swapping serial upload To send a file to another computer through a modem or network See also download USB See universal serial bus USB utility A computer program designed to perform a narrowly focused operation or solve a specific problem Utilities are often related to computer system management W Web See World Wide Web Wi Fi A trademarked term by the Wi Fi Alliance which stands for Wireless Fidelity and is another term for the communication protocol to permit an Ethernet connection using wireless communication components World Wide Web www The worldwide network of Web sites linked together over the Internet A user of the Web can jump from site to site regardless of the location of the computer hosting the site See also Internet Index A AC adapter 48 AC power cord cable connectors 217 accessories memory 54
104. down using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully your unsaved information will be lost Be sure to save your work first To power down the computer using the Standby command click Start Turn off computer and then Stand By Turn off computer Turn OfF Stand By Restart Cancel Sample Turn off computer Windows dialog box NOTE If you hold down the Shift key Standby becomes Hibernate in the Turn off computer dialog box To enter hibernation mode you must hold down the Shift key while you select Hibernate The computer saves the status of all open programs and files turns off the display and goes into a low power mode The on off light blinks amber indicating the machine is in Standby mode Going into Standby mode more quickly You can put the computer into Standby mode by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel You can also specify an amount of time after which the computer automatically goes into Standby mode Learning the Basics 03 Toshiba s online resources To use any of these methods you first need to enable them in Toshiba s Power Saver utility 1 Click Start Control Panel Performance and Maintenance and then Toshiba Power Saver 2 Click the Setup Action tab 3 Select Standby for the options you want When I press the power button Set this option to Standby to put the computer into Standby mode when you press the power button When
105. ds on usage When the battery pack needs replacing the main battery light flashes amber shortly after you have fully recharged the battery You must discard a battery if it becomes damaged AWARNING Never attempt to dispose of a battery pack by burning or by throwing it into a fire and never allow exposure to a heating apparatus e g microwave oven Heat can cause a battery pack to explode and possibly cause serious injury Always dispose of used battery packs in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations Put insulating tape such as cellophane tape on the electrode during transportation to avoid a possible short circuit fire or electric shock Failure to do so could possibly result in serious injury 1 1 Mobile Computing Conserving power AWARNING Always use the battery pack supplied as an accessory or an equivalent battery pack specified in the User s Manual Other battery packs have different voltage and terminal polarities Use of non conforming battery packs could generate smoke or cause fire or rupture possibly resulting in serious injury After repeated use the batteries will finally lose their ability to hold a charge and you will need to replace them Under certain applicable laws and regulations it may be illegal to dispose of old batteries by placing them in the trash Please be kind to our shared environment Check with your local government authority for details regarding where to rec
106. e Transfer Protocol FTP features of your Web browser to transfer large amounts of data Exploring audio features You can use your computer to record sounds using an external microphone You can play wav sound files or audio CDs using the built in speakers headphones or external speakers Recording sounds You may record sounds as wav files by connecting an external microphone or other sound source to the microphone jack Va TECHNICAL NOTE If you record MP3 files you will only be able to play them on a device capable of playing MP3 files 1 3 4 Exploring Your Computer s Features Exploring audio features Using a microphone U 1 Connect an external microphone to the computer 2 Click Start point to All Programs Accessories Entertainment then click Sound Recorder 1Y Sound Sound Recorder SEK File Edit Effects Help Position E Lenath opi 0 00 sec 0 00 sec Positioning bar oo Skip backward Sample Sound Recorder screen 3 Click the Record button 4 Speak normally into the microphone ui When you have finished recording click the Stop button The Sound Recorder window displays the new sound file as a waveform NOTE You can only record 60 seconds at a time 6 To hear what you just recorded click the Play button 7 To save the file select Save from the File menu NOTE The microphone on your computer might be set to Mute To check this click Start po
107. e clips away from the memory module The memory module pops partially out of the slot 3 Carefully remove the memory module from the slot Getting Started 61 Adding memory Sample removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and tighten the screw 5 Turn the computer over and restart it a TECHNICAL NOTE You must have at least one memory L module installed for the computer to work wh Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module you can check that the computer has recognized the change To do this 1 Click Start Control Panel Performance and Maintenance and then System 2 The General tab view automatically appears and shows total memory If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration turn off the computer remove the memory slot cover and make sure the memory module is seated properly as described in step 13 of Installing a memory module on page 55 62 Getting Started Using the TouchPad Using the TouchPad The TouchPad the small smooth square cutout located in front of the keyboard is sensitive to touch and enables you to move the cursor with the stroke of a finger Simply move your finger on the TouchPad in the direction you 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
108. e section titled Restore Points If anything goes wrong you will then be able to easily restore Windows to the state it was in prior to the installation undoing any changes the installation process introduced Back up your critical data see Backing up your data to CDs with Windows XP on page 200 Have your factory Restore Reconfiguration CD s on hand in case you need any files from them Do not guess follow directions carefully It is often necessary to run an installation utility first before connecting a new hardware item to the computer If the device is connected first it may be very difficult to complete the installation successfully Always carefully follow the installation instructions that accompany the hardware or software Restart Windows Always restart Windows after each installation even if the installation utility does not prompt you to do so This will insure that the installation is completed and will clean up anything that the installation utility left behind Do one installation at a time If you have several new items to add to your computer system install just one at a time creating Restore Points immediately before each successive installation This will make it much easier to determine the origin of any new problems For best results follow this sequence 20 4 lf Something Goes Wrong If you need further assistance Back up critical data Create a Restore Point Install one item of hardw
109. e the memory module slot cover and tighten the screw 15 Turn the computer over and restart it 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 an extra memory module after setting up the computer verify that the computer has recognized it correctly as described in Checking total memory on page 61 60 Getting Started Adding memory Removing a memory module If you need to remove a memory module 1 Complete steps 1 8 in Installing a memory module on page 55 to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover CAUTION DO Nottry to remove a memory module with the computer turned on You can damage the computer and the device Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in Standby 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 Standby configuration will not be saved The following message appears when you turn on the power Warning Resume Failure Press Any Key To Continue lf the computer hangs up when you turn it on perform the following Press the power button and hold it down for at least ten seconds then turn the power on again 2 Pull th
110. eMS ceererrreens 190 Wireless networking problems ccc 191 DVD operating problems cececeeeeeeeeeneeees 194 Develop good computing habits ee 197 Data and system configuration backup in Windows XP ceecee 198 If you need further assistance 204 Before you contact Toshiba ccceeeeee 204 Contacting Toshiba woo cece eeeeeeeeeenees 205 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 206 Toshiba s worldwide OffiCes ccccccccccceeeeeees 206 3 4 Contents Appendix A HOt K YS uu ccsccccsssssscsssssscsssssscsssssscsssssnssssseenes 208 VOUM MUV ercana 208 Password security lecce 209 Without a password ccecce 209 With a password esccsescccererrerens 209 Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged renn 210 Power USAGE mode cscri 211 oland Dy MOUE arnan 212 Hibernation mode ccsccceceerenerern 213 Display Modes ereere 214 DiS piay DrgNTNGSS eee ee 214 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad sece 215 Zooming applications IN OUT s e 215 Keyboard hot keys ou eecccessseseeeseessseeeeeseesseeees 216 Appendix B Power Cord Cable Connectors 217 Appendix C Using ConfigFree with your Toshiba COMPUTED cece 218 Getting Started 219 Starting ConfigFree o oo cee cece seeeteeeeeees 219 ContfigFree Utilities cscs esceeeeeeeeeeees 221 Connectivity Doctor oseere 221 Search for Wireless Devices cece 224 Profile Settings o e 229 ConfigFree SUMMIT 233 Quick Connect
111. echnician at a later time Verify that the network connection is configured to obtain its Internet Protocol IP address dynamically 1 Click Start Control Panel 2 Double click Network Connections 3 Right click the name of your wireless network connection then click Properties 4 Select Internet Protocol TCP IP then click Properties 5 Select Obtain an IP address automatically 6 Click OK then click Close Use IPCONFIG to verify that the computer has a useful IP address one other than the private address of 169 254 xxx xxx assigned by Windows Click Start then click Run Enter Cmd and press Enter Enter IPCONFIG ALL and press Enter The IP address for each active network adapter will be displayed Connect your computer directly to your router or broadband modem by plugging a standard CATS Ethernet patch cable sold separately into your computer s RJ45 Ethernet port If your connection problem disappears the problem lies in the Wi Fi part of your network lf Something Goes Wrong 1 93 Resolving a hardware conflict Use the PING command to verify a connection to the gateway at 192 168 1 1 a default gateway for most wireless routers Click Start then click Run Enter Cmd and press Enter Enter PING 192 168 1 1 at the command prompt and press Enter If Request Timed Out or another error message appears in response then the problem is probably Wi Fi related I
112. ection lists common modem problems The modem will not receive or transmit properly Make sure the cable from the modem to the telephone line 1s firmly connected to the computer s modem port and the telephone line jack Check the port settings to make sure the hardware and software are referring to the same COM port See Determining the COM port on page 125 Check the communications parameters baud rate parity data length and stop bits specified in the communications program It should be set up to transmit at 300 1200 2400 4800 9600 14400 28800 33600 bps bits per second or higher Refer to the program s documentation and the modem manual for information on how to change these settings The modem is on set up properly and still will not transmit or receive data Make sure the line has a dial tone Connect a telephone handset to the line to check this The other system may be busy or off line Try making a test transmission to someone else For more information regarding your system s V 92 modem visit the Toshiba web site at pcsupport toshiba com lf Something Goes Wrong 1 OF 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
113. ed Q Level Cooling Method l J Maximum Performance Power Down settings l Presentation Monitor Power OFF J 10 minutes Long Life HDD Power OFF B o 10 minutes DYD Playback System standby p 15 minutes E WK Delete lt Long Lite High Performance gt Sample TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window The Power Properties window shows the power profiles which are optimized for several different working environments You can either use one of the preset modes or create and use your own customized profile The preset profiles cannot be deleted By changing the options that appear in the Toshiba Power Saver Properties window and clicking OK you can 1 4 8 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Power Saver reconfigure that function Any options that you change become effective when you click either OK or Apply Profiles This section lists the preset profiles along with the estimated battery life for each mode The preset profiles are Full Power High Power Normal DVD Playback Presentation Long Life Although you can change the properties for any of these profiles this is not recommended If you need a customized profile create a new profile with the properties you require The DVD Playback profile applies only when a DVD program is playing on battery power Quickly creating a new power mode 1 Highlight one of the preset profiles 2 Click Copy 3 Anew mode appears with the title Copy of N
114. en point to Accessories and click Notepad 4 Press Ctrl and v simultaneously to paste the details into Notepad 5 Add a paragraph break and type some notes describing what you were doing when you received the message and how the error can be reproduced 6 Save the file and refer to it when you contact the software manufacturer Problems when you turn on the computer These problems may occur when you turn on the power The computer will not start Make sure you attached the AC adapter and power cord cable properly or installed a charged battery Press and hold the power switch for at least 10 seconds If you are using the AC adapter check that the wall outlet is working by plugging in another device such as a lamp Verify that the computer is on by looking at the On off indicator If the indicator is glowing the computer is on If you are using an AC adapter verify that the computer is receiving power from the external power source by looking at the AC power light If the indicator is glowing the computer is connected to a live external power source lf Something Goes Wrong 1 6 Problems when you turn on the computer The computer starts but when you press a key nothing happens Verify that the active program accepts text input Try clicking your mouse on an area where you can type text and try typing again Your computer may be in Standby mode and have a software or resource conflict When this happens turni
115. er is now set to automatically go into Hibernation when your option settings occur NOTE For more information about the Power Saver utility see TOSHIBA Power Saver on page 147 Once the computer is configured put the computer into Hibernation mode by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel depending on the hibernation options taken Starting again from Hibernation mode To start up the computer from Hibernation mode press the power button until the on off light turns green The computer returns to the screen you were using If you put the computer in Hibernation mode by closing the display panel you can start it again by opening the display panel Using Standby The Standby command puts the computer into a power saving mode Standby holds the current mode of the computer in memory so that when you restart the computer you can continue working from where you left off Factors to consider when choosing Standby While in Standby mode the computer uses some battery power A fully charged main battery will last up to eight hours in Standby mode gt Sd Restarting from Standby uses less time and battery power than restarting from Turn off computer or Hibernation 1 02 Learning the Basics Powering down the computer When starting up again the computer returns to the mode in which you left it including all open programs and files you were using CAUTION l you power
116. er on may damage the computer the module or both The computer has two memory module slots Slot A and Slot B You can install one or two memory modules CAUTION Before you install or remove a memory module turn off the computer using the Start menu If you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in Standby or Hibernation mode data will be lost If the computer is on begin at step 1 otherwise skip to step 2 1 If the computer is on click Start Turn off computer The Turn off computer window appears 56 Getting Started Adding memory 2 Click Turn Off The operating system turns off the computer 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer including the AC adapter 4 Remove the battery For information on removing the battery see Changing batteries on page 112 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to locate the memory module slot cover Memory module slot cover Sample locating the memory module slot cover 6 Using a standard Phillips No 1 screwdriver unscrew the screw that secures the memory module slot cover Unscrewing the memory module slot cover Getting Started 5 Adding memory 7 Remove the memory slot cover 8 Place the screw and the cover in a safe place so that you can retrieve them later GAUTION Static electricity can damage the memory m
117. er saver 65 memory adding 54 expansion slots 55 problem solving 175 removing expansion slot cover 57 memory module inserting 58 installation 55 removing 61 microphone 134 modem determining COM port 125 problem solving 190 resetting port to default settings 125 upgrading 125 monitor 65 connecting 66 m 261 not working 179 mouse installing 68 serial 68 network accessing 128 Dial Up Networking Wizard 128 networking wireless 127 0 opening the display panel 52 other documentation 38 overlay keys 78 p password deleting a supervisor 143 disabling a user 145 supervisor set up 142 passwords instant using 144 setting user 143 PC Card checklist 186 CIS Card Information Structure 186 computer stops working 187 configuring 138 errors 188 hot swapping 138 hot swapping fails 188 inserting 136 modem default 125 not recognized 188 problem solving 185 187 removing 137 setting up 138 Plug and Play 172 port COM 125 Ethernet LAN 128 RGB 65 power alarms 111 computer will not start 166 options 120 problem solving 176 taking care of your battery 115 turning on 53 universal power supply 217 power button 53 power mode creating new 148 customizing 148 power source 48 power usage mode hot key 119 power usage modes 119 powering down using Standby 102 precautions 41 primary button 63 printer local connecting 68 problem solving 189 printing a file 86 problem solving AC power 176 accessin
118. estore 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 C TECHNICAL NOTE When restoring files the backup program P prompts you if you try to overwrite a file that already exists on gt f the hard disk Make sure the backup version is the one you want before overwriting the existing file Using the DVD ROM or multi function drive Optical storage has become the preferred medium for software music and video Digital versatile discs DVDs provide a significant increase in data storage and support features that are not available on any other video platform These features include wide screen movies multiple language tracks digital surround sound multiple camera angles and interactive menus For these reasons your computer may come with a DVD ROM drive or multi function drive Learning the Basics 8 Using the DVD ROM or multi function drive CO 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 eA TECHNICAL NOTE Your DVD ROM or multi function drive
119. etailed information about the features and specifications on your particular model please visit Toshiba s Web site at pcsupport toshiba com While Toshiba has made every effort at the time of publication to ensure the accuracy of the information provided herein product specifications configurations prices system component options availability are all subject to change without notice For the most up to date product information about your computer or to stay current with the various computer software or hardware options visit Toshiba s Web Site at pcsupport toshiba com This guide This guide introduces the computer s features You can gt Read the entire guide from beginning to end gt Skim through and stop when a topic interests you Use the table of contents and the index to find specific information Introduction 3 Safety icons N Safety icons This manual contains safety instructions that must be observed to avoid potential hazards that could result in personal injuries damage to your equipment or loss of data These safety cautions have been classified according to the seriousness of the risk and icons highlight these instructions as follows Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury AWARIE Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injur
120. etting up your computer To register your computer online or to sign up for an Internet account you must either connect the built in modem to a telephone line or establish a Local Area Network LAN connection See Connecting the modem to a telephone line on page 126 Setting up your software NOTE The names of windows displayed and the order in which windows appear may vary according to your software setup choices The first time you turn on your computer the Setup Wizard guides you through steps to set up your software 1 From the welcome screen click Next to enter the Setup Wizard 2 Confirm acceptance of Microsoft s End User License Agreement and click Next 3 Select the appropriate option from the Help protect your computer screen and click Next 4 Enter the computer name and description and click Next or Skip 5 Select how your computer will connect to the internet and click Next The computer will pause for a moment while checking for an Internet connection If an Internet connection could not be found a window will display the message An Internet connection could not be chosen Click Next to continue 46 Getting Started Registering your computer with Toshiba f you are connecting your computer to a network consult your system administrator before you choose your computer name and network settings NOTE 6 Follow the remaining screen prompts to complete the setup proces
121. etwork consult your network administrator While you are at home or traveling you need a dial up connection Ask your network administrator for the telephone number of the network Setting up the connection To set up an office connection consult your network administrator for network settings and additional considerations To set up a dial up connection use the New Connection Wizard 1 Click Start and point to All Programs 2 Point to Accessories then to Communications and click New Connection Wizard 3 Enter the phone number of your network connection and let the program dial the number The computer connects to the network Using the Ethernet LAN Port When your computer starts Windows attempts to contact a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol DHCP server If the computer is not connected to a network it may pause a few minutes as it waits for a reply To avoid this delay you can reconfigure Windows to disable the LAN port To disable the LAN port 1 Click Start click Control Panel then Performance and Maintenance Exploring Your Computer s Features 1 29 Setting up for communications 2 Click the System icon then click the Hardware tab and then click the Device Manager button Select the appropriate network adapter Click Actions Select the Properties icon NN on A U Select the Do not use this device disable option from the Device usage drop down 7 Click OK Your LAN port is
122. evice properties on page 174 for instructions on using Device Manager to view the DVD ROM properties 7 Check the Toshiba Web site for new information on DVD ROM drives and their operation A blank screen appears while watching a DVD ROM movie or title Disable the Shut off Monitor feature in the Display Properties using the following steps 1 Click the secondary mouse button on a blank area of the desktop Click Properties Click the Screen Saver tab Deselect Shut off Monitor Jumping video lines appear around the DVD ROM video window To change the screen s display resolution 1 Click Start Control Panel The Control Panel window appears 2 Click Appearance and Themes and double click the Display icon The Display Properties dialog box appears Click the Settings tab Next to the words Desktop Area move the slider to a lower setting such as 800 x 600 or 640 x 480 1 96 lf Something Goes Wrong DVD operating problems 5 Click OK DVD titles games or applications appear distorted Having Stretch enabled when your video resolution is set to 640 x 480 or 800 x 600 can cause distortion To disable Stretch follow the instructions below 1 nan AeA UO N Right click the Desktop select Properties Select the Settings tab Select the Advanced Flat Panel tab Click Disable Display Stretch Feature Click OK The screen saver runs while you are watching a movie or title If the screen saver is
123. experience problems after installing some new hardware or software you can easily select a previously established Control Point to turn back the clock restoring Windows to the state it was in just prior to the installation This is much easier and more effective than uninstalling the hardware or software which often leaves behind unwanted files and settings It is also easy to undo a Restore Point selection if you change your mind Follow these steps to create a Restore Point using the System Restore utility 1 Click Start 2 Click Help and Support 3 Under Pick a Task click Undo changes to your computer with System Restore 4 Click Create a restore point and then click Next lf Something Goes Wrong 1 QO Develop good computing habits In the Restore point description field enter a name that is descriptive enough to be easily understand in the future such as Before installing Brand X Accounting app Then click Create Windows creates the Restore Point and automatically stamps it with the current date and time Then at a later time you can re establish your Windows configuration using the saved Restore Point To do this 1 2 3 NOTE Click Start Click Help and Support Under Pick a Task click Undo changes to your computer with System Restore Click Restore my computer to an earlier time then click Next A calendar will be presented showing a month at a time Each date for which a Restore
124. f Fn F4 is pushed TOSHIBA Sample TOSHIBA Hotkey utility window 2 Select the desired option s 3 Click OK TOSHIBA Touch and Launch 199 TOSHIBA Touch and Launch is a program that adds features to the TouchPad For example by selecting an icon you can gt Sd Open a document Sd Launch a program gt Open Internet Explorer favorites Show a list of windows and switch the active window TOSHIBA Touch and Launch is like a miniature Windows desktop You can personalize TOSHIBA Touch and Launch to help you work more efficiently To activate TOSHIBA Touch and Launch touch and hold your finger on a corner of the TouchPad The TOSHIBA Touch and Launch window appears 1 60 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Touch and Launch Corner icons Back button Close button Title Main window Functions Corner icons Sample TOSHIBA Touch and Launch window and options A blue circle within the TOSHIBA Touch and Launch window represents your finger location on the TouchPad As you move the blue circle over an icon in the TOSHIBA Touch and Launch window the icon is highlighted or selected Release your finger from a selected icon to choose the icon s function If the icon is highlighted in orange and selected the function corresponding to the selected icon launches and the TOSHIBA Touch and Launch window closes If the icon is highlighted in blue and selected the fun
125. f you have enabled any security provisions closed system MAC address filtering Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP etc check the access point vendor s website for recent firmware upgrades Problems with WEP keys in particular are frequently addressed in new firmware releases Special considerations for Windows XP Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP encryption is not enabled on the wireless access point When you install a wireless access point device Windows XP checks whether WEP encryption is enabled on the device If it is not enabled Windows XP adds the device to its list of available wireless networks but does not create a wireless connection using the device since the connection would not be secure You can still however use the access point To use an access point without WEP encryption follow these steps Right click the Wireless Network icon in the System Tray far right portion of the Windows Taskbar Click View Available Wireless Networks Select Allow me to connect to the selected wireless network even though it is not secure Windows XP will now try to establish a wireless connection 1 Q 4 lf Something Goes Wrong DVD operating problems The Windows XP wireless management facility does not work If you are using an external Wi Fi adapter a PC Card USB adapter or other variety check if the adapter comes with its own management utility If it does the utility may be disabling the Windows XP
126. 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 the batteries on page 106 The computer displays the Non System disk or disk error message Make sure there is no diskette in the optional external diskette drive If there is a diskette in the drive remove it and press any key to continue If pressing any key does not work press Ctrl Alt and Del to restart the computer For more information see The computer is not accessing the hard disk or the optional external diskette drive on page 167 The Windows operating system is not working Once you are familiar with the desktop and used to the way the operating system responds to your work routine you can easily detect if the operating system is not working correctly For example The operating system fails to start after the Starting Windows XP message appears The operating system takes a long time to start The operating system responds differently from the normal routine The screen does not look right Unless a hardware device has failed problems usually occur when you change the system in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device If you experience any of these problems use the options in the Startup menu to fix the problem lf Something Goes Wrong 1 69 The Windows operating system is not working Using Startup opti
127. g disk drives 167 battery charge does not last 177 battery not charging 176 cannot insert diskette in drive 183 cannot read a diskette 183 262 changing display properties 180 checking device properties 174 computer hangs when PC Card inserted 187 computer will not power up 166 contacting Toshiba 204 205 corrupted damaged data files 183 Device Manager 173 disabling a device 174 disk drive is slow 182 display is blank 179 external display not working 181 external monitor 179 faulty memory 175 hardware conflict 171 172 high pitched noise 185 illegal operation 165 Internet bookmarked site not found 170 Internet connection is slow 170 keyboard not responding 167 missing files trouble accessing a disk 181 modem not receiving or transmitting 190 no sound 185 non system disk or disk error 168 183 PC Card 185 checklist 186 error occurs 188 hot swapping fails 188 not recognized 188 slot appears dead 187 power and batteries 176 printer 189 program not responding 164 program not working properly 183 screen does not look right flickers 180 Startup options 169 system resources 172 URL address not found 170 warning resume failure 167 Windows will not start 167 Windows XP not working 168 program starting 81 programs not running correctly 183 projector 65 connecting 66 R recharging main battery 106 recording wav files 133 sounds 133 recording quality 134 recording sounds 133 recycle bin icon 123 regi
128. g system driver it may not work under the operating system Contact the manufacturer of the PC Card for information about using the card under the operating system PC Card checklist Make sure the card is inserted properly into the slot Make sure all cables are securely connected Occasionally a defective PC Card slips through quality control If another PCMCIA equipped computer is available try the card in that machine If the card malfunctions again it may be defective lf Something Goes Wrong 1 8 Resolving a hardware conflict Resolving PC Card problems Here are some common problems and their solutions The slot appears to be dead PC Cards that used to work no longer work Check the PC Card status 1 Click Start 2 Click My Computer icon with the secondary button NN on A U then click Properties The System Properties dialog box appears Click the Hardware tab Click the Device Manager button Double click the PCMCIA adapter Double click the appropriate PC Card The operating system displays your PC Card s Properties dialog box which contains information about your PC Card configuration and status The computer stops working hangs when you insert a PC Card The problem may be caused by an I O input output conflict between the PCMCIA socket and another device in the system Use Device Manager to make sure each device has its own I O base address See Fixing a problem with Device Mana
129. ger on page 173 for more information Since all PC Cards share the same socket each card is not required to have its own address 1 88 lf Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Hot swapping removing one PC Card and inserting another without turning the computer off fails Follow this procedure before you remove a PC Card 1 Double click the PC Card icon on the taskbar 2 Click Safely remove xxxx where xxxx is the identifier for your PC Card The operating system displays a message that you may safely remove the card 3 Remove the card from the slot CAUTION Never swap modules when the computer is in Hibernation or standby mode This is known as warm swapping and is not Supported with this computer For more information on Hibernation and Standby modes see Using Hibernation on page 99 and Using Standby on page 101 The system does not recognize your PC Card Refer to the PC Card documentation Removing a malfunctioning card and reinstalling it can correct many problems A PC Card error occurs Reinsert the card to make sure it is properly connected If the card is attached to an external device check that the connection is secure Refer to the card s documentation which should contain a troubleshooting section lf Something Goes Wrong 1 89 Resolving a hardware conflict Printer problems This section lists some of the most common printer problems The pri
130. ground A conductor to which all components of an electric circuit are connected It has a potential of zero 0 volts is connected to the earth and is the point of reference for voltages in the circuit hard disk A storage device composed of a rigid platter or platters that can be magnetically coded with data Hard disks hold much more information than diskettes and are used for long term storage of programs and data The primary or only hard disk in a computer is usually fixed but some computers have secondary hard disks that are removable By default the hard disk is referred to as drive C hardware The physical components of a computer system Compare software Hibernation A feature of many Toshiba notebook computers that saves to the hard disk the current state of your work including all open files and programs when you turn the computer off When you turn on the computer again your work is returned to the same state it was when the computer was turned off See also Standby Suspend cam high density diskette A 3 5 inch diskette that holds 1 44 MB of data See also diskette hot key 1 A feature in which certain keys in combination with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters such as the battery save mode 2 A key or combination of keys that activates a memory resident program hot swapping The ability to add or remove devices from a computer while the computer is
131. gy Any small bright dots that may appear on your display are an intrinsic Getting Started 53 Using the computer for the first time characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology Over a period of time and depending on the usage of the computer the brightness of the screen will deteriorate This is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen technology When the computer is operated on battery power the screen will dim and you may not be able to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power Your computer s features and specifications Certain notebook chassis are designed to accommodate all possible configurations for an entire product Series Your selected model may not have all the features and specifications corresponding to all of the icons or switches shown on the notebook chassis unless you have selected all those features This information applies to all the features and icons described in this guide Below are examples of some of the many possible icons used on your computer O Kp Sample system icons Turning on the power To turn on the computer 1 Make sure any external devices such as the AC adapter if you plan to use AC power rather than battery power are properly connected and ready Check to ensure that all drives are empty Press and hold the power button in until the power button and the on off light on the system indicator panel glow green about one second D 4
132. hPad You can use a USB compatible mouse NOTE After logging on to your system the mouse cursor may move to the upper right side of the screen If this occurs push the Esc or Windows key to return it to its original position Connecting a printer NOTE Your printer documentation may require you to install the printer software before physically connecting the printer to your computer If you do not install the software as instructed by the printer manufacturer the printer may not function correctly Read the documentation that came with your printer Follow the manufacturer s instructions when connecting a local printer 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 will automatically recognize the printer the printer is then ready Getting Started 69 Connecting a printer for use Refer to your printer documentation for further instructions G TECHNICAL NOTE To determine if your printer supports Plug L and Play check its documentation 2 If your printer does not support Plug and Play you must set up the printer as described in Setting up your prin
133. ht cb and the power button light above the keyboard When the on off light and power button light flash amber it indicates that the system is Suspended using Windows XP standby command power button light a X DD battery light on off light Sample power and battery light locations 1 1 Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power Displaying remaining battery power You can monitor the battery s remaining charge The computer calculates the remaining battery charge as it operates based on your current rate of power use To show remaining power 1 Click Start Control Panel Performance and Maintenance and then Toshiba Power Saver The Toshiba Power Saver Properties dialog box appears Cunard power souncelAC pov Baite p asnarin so Bathey Lis in Standby 56 hours Gl Srenentaban a Long Lite HED Poorer CFF Sprlem standby E 5 role To ee Sample Toshiba Power Saver Properties Dialog Box The remaining battery charge is indicated on the top left side of the dialog box With repeated discharges and recharges the battery s capacity gradually decreases A frequently used older battery Mobile Computing 1 1 1 Monitoring battery power will not power the computer for as long as a new battery even when both are fully charged aA HINT Wait at least 16 seconds after turning on the computer lt before trying to monito
134. ict accordance with the manufacturer s instructions as described in the user documentation that comes with the product This device complies with the following radio frequency and safety standards Canada Industry Canada IC This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada CAUTION The installer of this radio equipment must ensure that the antenna is located or pointed such that it does not emit RF field in excess of Health Canada limits for the general population consult Safety Code 6 obtainable from Health Canada s Web site www hc sc gc ca rpb The RF device shall not be co located with any other transmitter that has not been tested with this device 9 Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of this device L utilisation de ce dispositif est autoris e seulement aux conditions suivantes 1 il ne doit pas produire de brouillage et 2 l utilisateur du dispositif doit tre pr t accepter tout brouillage radio lectrique re u m me si ce brouillage est susceptible de compromettre le fonctionnement du dispositif The term IC before the equipment certification number only signifies that the Industry Canada technical specifications were met To prevent radio interference to the licensed service this device is intended to be operated ind
135. idden access point availability itn Lee Yel Sample viewing Wi Fi devices 220 Using ConfigFree with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities Creating a new wireless connection NOTE This feature is only supported on systems running Windows XP SP2 To add a new wireless connection to an Access Point 1 Open the Search for Wireless Devices option from ConfigFree Launcher 2 Drag and drop the device you want to connect to the PC icon at the center of the map The Wireless Settings screen appears Sample dragging a device to the Access Point Sample Wireless settings screen Using ConfigFree with your Toshiba Computer 221 ConfigFree Utilities 3 Enter the SSID WEP information and connect to the device NOTE After the Access Point is set up and added to the connection list the system displays the Connection screen rather than the Wireless settings screen Creating a detected device wireless connection The following screen shows an example of Bluetooth devices that are detected using the Search for Wireless Devices option Moving the mouse cursor over a device icon displays information about the device Sample viewing Bluetooth devices You can connect to devices shown on the Bluetooth map 1 Drag and drop the device you want to connect to the PC icon at the center of the map 2 Configured devices are automatically connected Devices not yet configured launch the Add New
136. ide Web Terms A The se terms may appear in this user s guide active matrix display A liquid crystal display LCD made from an array of liquid crystal cells using active matrix technology Also known as a TFT display in its simplest form there is one thin film transistor TFT for each cell This type of display works well with notebook computers because of its shallow depth and high quality color Active matrix displays are viewable from wider angles than most passive matrix displays adapter A device that provides a compatible connection between two units For example the computer s internal display adapter receives information from the software and translates it into images on the screen An adapter can take a number of forms from a microprocessor to a simple connector An intelligent adapter one that 1s capable of doing some processing may also be called a controller alternating current AC The type of power usually supplied to residential and commercial wall outlets AC reverses its direction at regular intervals Compare direct current DC won 245 application A computer program that you use to perform tasks of a specific type Applications include word processors spreadsheets and database management systems See also program backup A copy of a file usually on a removable disk kept in case the original file is lost or damaged basic input output system BIOS See B
137. if the battery is completely discharged use a narrow object such as a straightened paper clip to press the manual eject button This button is in the small hole next to the DVD ROM eject button on the face of the DVD ROM tray GAUTION Never use a pencil to press the manual eject button Pencil lead can break off inside the computer and damage it lf Something Goes Wrong 1 85 Resolving a hardware conflict Some discs run correctly but others do not Check the type of disc you are using The DVD ROM drive supports the Digital Versatile Disc DVD formats DVD ROM DVD R read only plus CD ROM CD R read only and CD RW read only If the problem is with a data CD or DVD refer to the software s documentation and check that the hardware configuration meets the program s needs The disc will not come out of the drive when you click the eject button on the screen Press the button on the DVD ROM drive itself For additional information see You press the disc eject button but the drive tray does not slide out on page 184 Sound system problems You do not hear any sound from the computer Adjust the volume control Try pressing Fn Esc to see if volume mute is disabled If you are using external headphones or speakers check that they are securely connected to your computer The computer emits a loud high pitched noise This is feedback between the microphone and the speakers It occurs in an
138. in Read the enclosed Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort Getting Started 43 Selecting a place to work A CAUTION Some PC Cards can become hot with prolonged use Overheating of a PC Card can result in errors or instability in its operation Before you remove a PC Card always wait for it to cool You could get burned removing a hot PC Card GAuUTION Never place a heavy object on the computer and be careful not to drop a heavy object onto the computer It could damage the computer or cause system failure Never turn off the computer if a drive light indicates a drive is active Turning off the computer while it is reading from or writing to a disk may damage the disk the drive or both Keep the computer and disks away from objects that generate strong magnetic fields such as large stereo speakers Information on disks is stored magnetically Placing a magnet too close to a disk can erase important files Handle discs carefully Avoid touching the surface of the disc Grasp it by its center hole and edge If you handle the disc incorrectly you could damage the disc and possibly lose data Scan all new files for viruses This precaution is especially important for files you receive via email or download from the Internet Occasionally even new programs you buy from a supplier may contain a computer virus You need a special program to check for viruses Ask your dealer
139. ing desktop shortcuts refer to the operating system documentation that came with your computer This section describes how to use the Fn esse program to quickly access your programs and files With Fn esse you can assign an Fn key combination to Open a Windows XP operating system program Toshiba Utilities 1 53 Fn esse Open a file in its associated program Display a customized folder of programs and or files from which to choose Fn esse also has several keys known as hot keys that perform preassigned operations For more information see Hot Keys on page 208 You can assign any key that is not associated with a hot key or a keyboard overlay Starting Fn esse Click Start All Programs Toshiba Utilities then click Fn esse The Fn esse keyboard appears Fn esse Assignments Options Help Sample Fn esse window The keys are color coded as follows Available keys are dark gray with white letters Assigned keys and keys associated with a popup list are shown on the Fn esse keyboard in the selected color Unavailable keys are light gray There are two ways to assign a key to open a program or document Using drag and drop Using the keyboard or pointing device 194 Toshiba Utilities Fn esse The method most often used is drag and drop Using drag and drop to assign a key To assign a key to a program or document 1 Start both Fn esse and Windo
140. ing 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 182 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Error checking Run Error checking which analyzes the directories files and File Allocation Table FAT on the disk and repairs any damage it finds To run Error checking 1 Click Start then click My Computer 2 Right click the drive you want to check 3 On the pop up menu click Properties The drive s Properties box appears NOTE This feature is not available for CD DVD drives 4 Click the Tools tab 5 Click the Check now button The Check Disk All Apps box appears 6 You can choose one or both options Automatically fix file system errors Scan for and attempt recovery of bad sectors 7 Click Start Error checking tests and repairs the
141. inistrator Send a fax directly from your computer 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 Exploring Your Computer s Features 1 21 Setting up for communications 1 Plug one end of a telephone cable purchased separately into the modem port on the back of the computer Sample connecting the telephone cable to the modem port 2 Connect the other end to the RJ 11 wall jack Sample connecting to a wall jack CAUTION Ihe modem is designed for use with a standard analog telephone line Do not connect the modem to a digital telephone line A digital line will damage the modem Now you are ready to send a fax or use the modem to connect to an online service or the Internet For more detailed information regarding your computer s modem visit Toshiba s Web site at accessories toshiba com Connecting your computer to a network You can connect your computer to a network to increase its capabilities and functionality using one of its communication ports 1 2 8 Exploring Your Computer s Features Setting up for communications Accessing a network To access a network gt At the office connect an Ethernet cable to the RJ45 jack on your computer For specific information about connecting to the n
142. input output and or control functions Chips are mounted on printed circuit boards click To press and release the TouchPad control button or mouse button without moving the cursor or mouse In the Windows operating system this refers to the left mouse button or primary TouchPad control button unless otherwise stated See also double click color palette A set of specified colors that establishes the colors that can be displayed on the screen at a particular time compatibility The extent to which computers programs or devices can work together harmoniously using the same commands formats or language as another configuration 1 The collection of components that make up a single computer system 2 How parts of the system are set up that is configured Glossary 2 4f controller A device that controls the transfer of data from a computer to a peripheral device and vice versa For example disk drives monitors keyboards and printers all require controllers CPU See central processing unit CPU CPU cache A section of very fast memory residing between the CPU and the computer s main memory that temporarily stores data and instructions the CPU will need to execute commands and programs See also cache LI cache L2 cache cursor A symbol that indicates the current position on the screen The shape of the cursor varies depending on the program you are using and what you are doing
143. int to All Programs Accessories Entertainment and then click Volume Control Exploring Your Computer s Features 1 35 Exploring audio features Using external speakers or headphones Your computer is equipped with a full stereo sound system with internal speakers Instead of using the internal speakers you can connect headphones or a pair of external stereo speakers A CAUTION Before putting on headphones to listen to an audio CD turn Va A the volume dial down and do not set the volume too high when using the headphones Continuous exposure to loud sound can harm your hearing TECHNICAL NOTE Use amplified speakers that require an external power source Other types of speakers will be inadequate to produce sound from the computer To play back sound files through external speakers or headphones 1 Locate the headphone jack on the computer 2 Using any necessary adapters plug the cable from the headphones or external speakers into the headphone jack The headphone jack requires a 16 ohm stereo mini jack To adjust the volume o For external speakers use the volume controls on each speaker o For headphones use the computer s volume control dial 1 36 Exploring Your Computer s Features Inserting and removing PC Cards Inserting and removing PC Cards SF TECHNICAL NOTE For PCMCIA compatible PC Cards check y the package to make sure they conform to the PCMCIA 2 1
144. ions or transferring data Show tasktray icon Sample CD DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer screen Select the desired setting as follows 1 50 Toshiba Utilities Mouse utility 1 Click Set Quiet Mode to make the drive run more slowly and quietly for listening to music or audio files on a CD 2 Click Set Normal Mode to run the drive at normal speed for transferring data Mouse utility The Mouse utility allows you to change your TouchPad or mouse settings To access the Mouse utility through the TOSHIBA Assist ws window click Optimize on the left side of the window then __ double click the Mouse icon The Mouse Properties screen appears Mouse Properties Buttons Pointers Pointer Options Hardware Advanced TouchPad On Off TouchPad On Off Current TouchPad status Setting prre Enable C Disable Options IV Always show icon on the taskbar Sample Mouse Properties screen Toshiba Utilities 1 D TOSHIBA Zooming Utility The mouse settings that you can change are divided into the following categories Buttons Pointers Pointer options Hardware Advanced For information on TouchPad settings see Disabling or enabling the TouchPad on page 63 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility This utility allows you to select which applications will work with the zoom in out hot keys see Zooming applications in out on page 215 You may select all applications or
145. irst time you connect it If you use more than one printer or are changing printers you will need to set up the Windows XP operating system to run with the additional printer s j To print a file 1 If your printer is not on turn it on 2 Open the File menu of your Windows program and click Print Learning the Basics 8 Backing up your work The program displays a Print dialog box Enter either a single page number or a single page range For example 5 12 Sample Print dialog box 3 Specify the print parameters For example the range of pages and number of copies to print 4 Click Print Backing up your 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 to CDs with Windows XP on page 200 B45 HINT Backing up all the files on your hard disk may take a vk considerable amount of time and multiple CDs DVDs You may prefer to use a high capacity backup system such as an external hard drive 8 8 Learning the Basics Using the DVD ROM or multi function drive Small files can be backed up on diskettes if an optional external diskette drive is available Restoring your work To r
146. isor password is set Using an instant password An instant password secures your system with a single keystroke Use this feature when you leave your desk for a few minutes and do not want to turn off the computer To use an instant password press Fn then press F1 This freezes the keyboard and TouchPad and blanks the screen An instant password has no effect on an optional USB mouse or trackball To unlock your system press Enter and the Windows Logon screen will appear Select your user name and enter your password if any Toshiba Utilities 1 A5 Setting user passwords Setting a user password To register a password for the power on password functions 1 Click Start All Programs Toshiba Utilities then click Toshiba Assist The TOSHIBA Assist window appears On the left side select Secure Select the User Password icon Click Registered 2 Type your password in the Password box Retype your password in the Password again box Click OK NA A bh U DN Disabling a user password To cancel the power on password function 1 Click Start All Programs Toshiba Utilities then click Toshiba Assist The TOSHIBA Assist window appears 2 On the left side select Secure LO 3 Select the User Password icon Select Not Registered Type the correct password Click OK 1 46 Toshiba Utilities PC Diagnostic Tool PC Diagnostic Tool This utility can help diagnose problems with devices in your
147. iv 1999 5 EF Hiermit erkl rt TOSHIBA Corp Digital Media Network Company dass sich dieser diese dieses Radio LAN device in bereinstimmung mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den anderen relevanten Vorschriften der Richtlinie 1999 5 EG befindet BMWi Hiermit erkl rt TOSHIBA Corp Digital Media Network Company die bereinstimmung des Ger tes Radio LAN device mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den anderen relevanten Festlegungen der Richtlinie 1999 5 EG Wien WIE THH IAFOYZA TOSHIBA Corp Digital Media Network Company SHANHEIL OTT Fatio LAN device SYMMOFPHHETAIL IPOS TIZ OYIIMAEZ ATLAITHSEIS KAITI AONE ZXETIKEZ ALATAREIS THE OAHTIAZ 1999NEK Con la presente TOSHIBA Corp Digital Media Network Company dichiara che questo Radio LAN device conforme ai requisiti essenziali ed alle altre disposizioni pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva 1999 5 CE 11 Por medio de la presente TOSHIBA Corp Digital Media Network Company declara que el Radio LAN device cumple con los requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999 5 CE TOSHIBA Corp Digital Media Network Company declara que este Radio LAN device est conforme com os requisitos essenciais e outras disposi es da Directiva 1999 5 CE USA Federal Communications Commission FCC This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules Operation of the devices in a Wireless LAN System is subject to the following tw
148. k Start then click Help and Support 2 Click the Hardware link in the window s left pane A list of category links appear 3 Click the Fixing a hardware problem link 4 Choose from specific topics and follow the steps If there is still a problem the operating system should display a message that explains what the conflict is A plan of action The smooth operation of the system depends on the interaction of all devices programs and features If the system or one of its attached devices is not working resolving the problem can be time consuming and frustrating The recommended procedure for getting multiple devices to work together is to add and set up one device at a time After you add each device test it to make sure it and all previously connected devices work The device most recently connected to the system is the one most likely to be causing a hardware conflict 1 12 lf Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Resolving hardware conflicts on your own Computer components need resources to accomplish a task A device such as a disk drive or a modem needs a channel to the computer s Central Processing Unit CPU It also needs a direct channel to the computer s memory to store information as it works These channels of communication are commonly referred to as system resources Interrupt Request Channel The channel to the CPU is called an Interrupt Request IRQ because it interrupts what the
149. k computer For more information see Connectivity Doctor on page 221 Search for Wireless Devices The Search for Wireless Devices utility searches for wireless LAN and Bluetooth devices used in the neighborhood and displays information about them on a virtual map For more information see Search for Wireless Devices on page 224 218 Using ConfigFree with your Toshiba Computer 2 Q Getting Started Profile Settings The Profiles utility lets you switch between network configurations For more information see Profile Settings on page 229 ConfigFree SUMMIT The ConfigFree SUMMIT utility is used to connect with other ConfigFree users for file sharing For more information see ConfigFree SUMMIT on page 233 ConfigFree also includes a screen saver that you can customize by adding identifying text to devices Click Options on the Connectivity Doctor screen to access the screen saver option Getting Started This section contains information about the ConfigFree main screen and how to start and setup ConfigFree For more detailed information on setting up and using ConfigFree see the Help File included in the application Starting ConfigFree To start ConfigFree be sure the computer has a wired or wireless connection Then perform any of the following Steps Microsoft Windows XP or 2000 Click the Start button and select All Programs TOSHIBA Networking ConfigFree
150. k 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 230 Using ConfigFree with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities office and at home can set up profiles to handle these networking environments A profile contains the currently configured network settings on the computer as well as information about any network devices The following settings can be saved or captured in a profile Internet settings includes LAN settings proxy server settings and the address of a home page that opens automatically when Internet Explorer starts Devices lets you enable or disable settings of wired and wireless network devices infrared devices and set the power status of Bluetooth antennas TCP IP settings includes DHCP IP address subnet mask default gateway DNS server and WINS server settings Personal firewall settings for Internet connections Dial up connection settings for the default connection File and printer sharing settings Printer settings for the default printer Bluetooth Security Level for example high or medium To create a profile 1 Z 3 4 Click the icon in the system tray Move the pointer to Profile Click Add The Add Profi
151. keyboard Learning the Basics 19 Using the keyboard THT Maaa O U4 mq TAPAA aT ar ca a a a ac Ie a BAe eee eee AA EP UT TTT ET EET ET a al EEC EC ETTEEAT 1 be CEECEE PEYE TIA Sample numeric and cursor control 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 You can still use the overlay keys to type alphabetic characters while the numeric overlay is on To do so For lowercase letters hold down Fn while you type the letters For uppercase letters hold down both Fn and Shift while you type the letters To use the cursor control keys when the numeric overlay is on Press and hold down Shift while you use the cursor control overlay keys To return to the numeric overlay release Shift 30 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 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 co
152. l to analog and back to digital enabling information to pass back and forth between digital computers and analog telephone lines motherboard The main circuit board in the computer It contains the processor memory and other primary components MS DOS prompt See system prompt wen 253 multi function drive A DVD drive that can read and write to CD and DVD media multimedia A combination of two or more media such as sound animation and video in a computer program or presentation Musical Instrument Digital Interface See MIDI network A collection of computers and associated devices that are connected by communications facilities A network allows you to share data and peripheral devices such as printers with other users and to exchange electronic mail non interlaced A method of refreshing a computer screen in which each pixel of every line is refreshed as the electron beam scans across and down the screen Compare interlaced non system disk A disk for storing programs and data that cannot be used to start the computer Compare system disk online Available through the computer Online may refer to information being read from your own computer s hard disk such as online documentation or online help or to information coming from another company on a company network or the Internet operating system A set of programs that controls how the computer works Examples of operating s
153. lded cables must be used between the external devices and the computer s parallel port monitor port USB port PS 2 port i LINK port and microphone jack Changes or modifications made to this equipment not expressly approved by Toshiba or parties authorized by Toshiba could void the user s authority to operate the equipment This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions This device may not cause harmful interference This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Contact either Toshiba s Support Website at pcsupport toshiba com Or call the Toshiba Global Support Centre Within the United States at 800 457 7777 Outside the United States at 949 859 4273 Industry Canada requirement This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conform a la norme NMB 003 du Canada FCC requirements The following information is pursuant to FCC CFR 47 Part 68 and refers to internal modems This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules On the bottom of this equipment is a label that contains among other information the FCC registration number and ringer equivalence number REN for this equipment If requested the information must be provided to the telephone company The modem connects to the telephone line by means of a sta
154. le screen appears Select Capture and click OK The Add Profile screen appears Enter the name of the profile you want to create Enter any optional comments if desired Click Change Icon and select an icon for this profile 10 11 12 Using ConfigFree with your Toshiba Computer 23 ConfigFree Utilities Click the pa icon at the bottom of the screen to display more capture options Under Captured Items select the items you want to capture for this profile If connecting with a wireless network select the desired Auto Switch Settings These options are unavailable if wireless devices have been disabled Under Execute this program after switching click the Browse button and select the program file or Web site URL that is to start after switching to this profile For example to have Internet Explorer start in Windows XP after switching profiles type C Program Files Internet Explorer IEXPLORE EXE Click OK Add Profile X Profile Name New Profile Comment Change Icon i Press to show more capture options Sample Add Profile screen 230 Using ConfigFree with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities Add Profile ix Profle Name New Proti e y Comment Chenge kon Captured homs hiemetS tings le Dewites je TCP IP Sotmgs hiemet Conrecton Firewall Seting M Default Dish up r Deteut Printer File and Printer Sharing Seting
155. mory modules may cause errors that seem to be device related It 1s worthwhile checking for these first 1 2 Click Start Turn off computer Click Turn Off The operating system shuts down and turns off the computer automatically Remove the memory module following the instructions in Removing a memory module on page 60 Reinstall the memory module following the instructions in Installing a memory module on page 55 and making sure the module is seated properly 1 16 lf Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Check for the error again If the error recurs remove the memory module entirely and check for the error again If removing the memory module eliminates the error the memory module may be faulty If the error recurs without the memory module installed the error is not caused by the memory module A TECHNICAL NOTE You must have at least one memory Z module installed for the computer to work f Power and the batteries Your computer receives its power through the AC adapter and power cord cable or from the system batteries battery optional high capacity battery and real time clock RTC battery Power problems are interrelated For example a faulty AC adapter or power cord cable will neither power the computer nor recharge the batteries Here are some typical problems and how to solve them The AC power light does not come on when you plug in the AC adapter and power
156. ms The RJ 11 connector is a 6 wire connector ROM read only memory Non volatile memory that can be read but not written to By non volatile we mean that information in ROM remains whether or not the computer is receiving power This type of memory is used to store your computer s BIOS which is essential instructions the computer reads when you start it up See also BIOS memory Compare RAM select To highlight or otherwise specify text data or graphics with the intent to perform some operation on it serial Processes that occur one at a time In communications it means the transmission of one bit at a time sequentially over a single channel On your computer the serial port provides a serial interface between the computer and an appropriate device Compare parallel shortcut See keyboard shortcut software See program Compare hardware Standby A feature of some Windows operating systems that allows you to turn off the computer without exiting your open applications and to continue from where you left off when you turn the computer on again Suspend A feature of some Windows operating systems that allows you to turn off the computer without exiting your open applications and to continue from where you left off when you turn the computer on again 256 9 system disk A diskette that contains the operating system files needed to start the computer Any diskette can be formatted as a system
157. n 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 80 lf Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict The screen does not look right You can change the display settings by clicking a blank area of the desktop with the secondary control button then clicking Properties This opens the Display Properties dialog box The Appearance tab of this dialog box allows you to choose the colors for the screen The Settings tab allows you to choose the screen resolution The built in screen flickers Some flickering is a normal result of the way the screen produces colors To reduce the amount of flickering try using fewer colors To change the number of colors displayed 1 Point at the desktop and click with the secondary
158. n on your computer s cooling fan eeeeerrrreerrrrrrerrrreerns 44 Setting Up your COMPUTED eeen 44 Setting Up your SO WAre en 45 Registering your computer with Toshiba 46 Adding external devices ecse 47 Connecting to a POWEF SOUICE creeeren 48 Charging the main battery 51 Contents 29 Using the computer for the first time 52 Opening the display panel 52 Your computer s features and specifications 53 Turning ON the POWED uo eee cceeeceesseeeeeeeeees D3 Adding MEMOTY ou cece ccecceeecesseeessesseeeeessseeeenseees 54 Installing a memory module seeen 55 Removing a memory Module sses 60 Using the TouchPad ccccnnns 62 scrolling with the TouchPad o oo 62 Control buttons wesc esse eeeeeeeeenen 63 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 63 Turning off the computer ccecce 64 Closing the display panel cecene 65 Using external display devices ss 65 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer ncccsscr 66 Adjusting the quality of the external display 67 Using an external keyboard 67 Using amp MOUSE eeseeeesrrrsrrrrserrrrsrrrrrsrrrrrssrnss 68 Connecting a printer ccce 68 Setting up your printer erenn 69 Connecting an optional external diskette drive 70 Caring for your COMPUTEL cece eeseeseeeeeenees 71 Cleaning the COMPUTE 0 eee eee 71 Moving the COMPUTEL cc cs ceeceeeseeeeeeeees 12 Using a computer lOCK iacens 1
159. nd 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 24 The frequency bandwidth of this equipment may operate within the same range as industrial devices scientific devices medical devices microwave ovens licensed radio stations and non licensed specified low power radio stations for mobile object identification systems RFID used in factory production lines Other Radio Stations Before using this equipment ensure that it does not interfere with any of the equipment listed above N If this equipment causes RF interference to other radio stations promptly change the frequency being used change the location of use or turn off the source of emissions 3 Contact TOSHIBA Direct PC if you have problems with interference caused by this product to Other Radio Stations 2 Indication The indication shown below appears on this equipment 1 2 3 2 4FH1 CI T 4 2 4 This equipment uses a frequency of 2 4 GHz FH This equipment uses FH SS modulation The interference range of this equipment is less than 10m Aa G N a
160. ndard jack called the USOC RJTLIC A plug and jack used to connect this equipment to the premises wiring and telephone network must comply with the applicable FCC part 68 rules and requirements adopted by the ACTA It is designed to be connected to a compatible modular jack that is also compliant The REN is used to determine the number of devices that may be connected to a telephone line Excessive RENS on a telephone line may result in the devices not ringing in response to an incoming call In most but not all areas the sum of RENs should not exceed five 5 0 To be certain of the number of devices that may be connected to a line as determined by the total RENs contact the local telephone company For products approved after July 23 2001 the REN for this product is part of the product identifier that has the format US AAAEQHFTXXXX The digits represented by the are the REN without a decimal point e g 03 is a REN of 0 3 For earlier products the REN is separately shown on the label Connection to party line service is subject to state tariffs Contact the state public utility commission public service commission or corporation commission for information Telephone Company Procedures The goal of the telephone company is to provide you with the best service it can In order to do this it may occasionally be necessary for them to make changes in their equipment operations or procedures If these changes might affect your
161. ng the power on returns you to the problem instead of restarting the system To clear the condition press Ctrl Alt and Del simultaneously Clearing the condition may get the computer running but it will not solve a resource conflict Read the documentation that came with the conflicting device and Resolving a hardware conflict on page 171 The computer is not accessing the hard disk or the optional external diskette drive Your computer normally loads the operating system from the hard disk If you have a hard disk problem you will not be able to start the computer Insert a system diskette into the optional external diskette drive and press F12 when the machine starts and use the arrow keys to select the boot up device The computer displays the WARNING RESUME FAILURE message The computer was placed in Standby mode and the battery has discharged Data stored in the computer s memory has been lost Data stored in the computer s hard drive may not be affected Always save your data even when you are using Standby If your battery fully discharges information that has not been saved will be lost Your computer can be configured to warn you when the battery is running low see What to do when the battery alarm sounds on page 111 1 68 lf Something Goes Wrong The Windows operating system is not working If you are running on battery power it is recommended that you do not leave the computer in Standby mode
162. nge This hot key cycles through the settings in the following order Built in display only Built in display and external monitor simultaneously External monitor only Built in display and TV TV only Release the Fn key Getting Started 6 Using an external keyboard TECHNICAL NOTE You can also change these settings using the Display Properties Box L L 4 Set the option for the video controller by clicking Start Control Panel Appearance and Themes and then Display Choose the Settings tab click the Advanced button select Display Device select the applicable Monitor type and click Apply or OK Adjusting the quality of the external display To obtain the best picture quality from your television or other video display device you may need to adjust the video settings See the 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 V Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use a full size keyboard you can attach one to your computer The computer s USB ports support any USB compatible keyboard 68 Getting Started Using a mouse Using a mouse You may want to use a mouse instead of the computer s built in Touc
163. not use this equipment except in the countries regions in the following table NOTE This device works on passive scan only A peer to peer mode is not available in 802 11a and Turbo Mode 19 802 11b 2 4 GHz Australia Austria Belgium Canada Denmark Finland France Germany Greece Ireland Italy Liechtenstein Luxembourg Netherlands New Zealand Norway Portugal Sweden Switzerland UK USA Europe Restrictions for use of 2 4 GHz Frequencies in European Community Countries For private usage outside buildings across public grounds over less than 300m no special registration with IBPT BIPT is required Registration to IBPT BIPT is required for private usage outside buildings across public grounds over more than 300m For registration and license please contact IBPT BIPT Voor priv gebruik buiten gebouw over publieke groud over afstand kleiner dan 300m geen registratie bij BIPT IBPT nodig voor gebruik over afstand groter dan 300m is wel registratie bij BIPT IBPT nodig Voor registratie of licentie kunt u contact opnemen met BIPT Dans le cas d une utilisation priv e l ext rieur d un b timent au dessus d un espace public aucun enregistrement n est n cessaire pour une distance de moins de 300m Pour une distance sup rieure 300m un enregistrement aupr s de I IBPT est requise Pour les enregistrements et licences veuillez contacter l IBPT Deutschland License required fo
164. now disabled To enable the Ethernet LAN port repeat steps one through four Select the Use this device enable check box and click OK Using Wireless LAN Connectivity NOTE Wireless connectivity and some features may require you to purchase additional software external hardware or Services Availability of public wireless LAN access points may be limited Your system may come with an optional wireless LAN module This is a technology that expands wireless communication beyond networking equipment and can connect many different kinds of electronic devices without the need for cables For information on how to set up a wireless connection refer to your wireless networking device documentation or your network administrator To use your wireless communication slide the wireless on off switch to the On position For help with common Wi Fi networking problems see Wireless networking problems on page 191 1 30 Exploring Your Computer s Features An overview of using the Internet An overview of using the Internet The following sections give a quick introduction to the Internet and some of its exciting features under these headings The Internet The World Wide Web Internet Service Providers Connecting to the Internet Surfing the Internet Internet features Uploading to and downloading files from the Internet The Internet The Internet is an association of thousands of networks
165. nstruction could result in an electric shock possibly resulting in serious injury The computer s main battery light gives you an indication of the main battery s current charge The main battery light gt Glows amber while the main battery is being charged AC adapter connected Glows green when the battery is fully charged Is unlit when the battery has discharged the battery is not charging or the AC adapter is not plugged into the computer or AC outlet Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is time to recharge the main battery or plug in the AC adapter Getting Started D Charging the main battery NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging either the battery pack is malfunctioning or it is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply Disconnect the AC cable and remove the battery pack See Changing batteries on page 112 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 for at least three hours with the computer turned off After that the battery will be completely charged and ready to power the computer CAUTION Once the battery is charged for the first time avoid leaving the computer plugged in and turned
166. nt to attend the SUMMIT meeting and send them an invitation gt gt gt gt Sd Sd Penim Select users lia ee _ See eee ee tom Lag Send invitations Sample of inviting users to SUMMIT meeting When a user joins the SUMMIT their icon appears on the SUMMIT table 23 4 Using ConfigFree with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities Sample of users attending SUMMIT meeting user icons appear on SUMMIT table Files can be shared with one user or all users attending the meeting To share a file with one user drag and drop the file on the user s icon NOTE Only the SUMMIT Host the initiator can share files with multiple users by this method SUMMIT users can share a file with only one other user Using ConfigFree with your Toshiba Computer 235 ConfigFree Utilities Sample of sharing a file with one user To share a file with all users drag the file to the center of the SUMMIT table where users can access it as desired NOTE If you are the Host of the summit and drag a file to the center of the SUMMIT table it will automatically be sent to all SUMMIT users who can then accept or decline the file as desired Sample of sharing a file with all users 236 Using ConfigFree with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities NOTE Participating users must be connected by LAN wireless LAN or Bluetooth PAN Firewall software may preven
167. nter will not print Check that the printer is connected to a working power outlet turned on and ready on line Check that the printer has plenty of paper Some printers will not start printing when there are just two or three sheets of paper left in the tray Make sure the printer cable is firmly attached to the 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 your printer on page 69 or in the instructions that came with the printer You may have connected the printer while the computer is on Disable Standby mode turn off the computer and turn off the printer Turn the printer back on make sure it is on line then turn the computer back on Try printing another file For example you could create and attempt to print a short test file using Notepad If a Notepad file prints correctly the problem may be in your original file If you cannot resolve the problem contact the printer s manufacturer The printer will not print what you see on the screen Many programs display information on the screen differently from the way they print it See if your program has a print preview mode This mode lets you see your work exactly as it will print Contact the software manufacturer for more information 1 90 lf Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Modem problems This s
168. ntrol mode light on the keyboard indicator panel glows when the cursor control overlay is on To type alphabetic characters while the overlay is on gt For lowercase letters hold down Fn while you type the letters For uppercase letters hold down both Fn and Shift while you type the letters To use the numeric overlay keys while the cursor control overlay is on Hold down Shift while you use the numeric overlay keys To return to the cursor control overlay release Shift To disable the cursor control overlay hold down the Fn key and press F10 again The cursor control mode light on the keyboard indicator panel goes out Learning the Basics ST Starting a program Starting a program The easiest way to start a program is to double click the name of the file that contains the information you want to work on To find the file use My Computer or Windows Explorer If you prefer to open the program first you have four options You can Double click the icon for the program on your desktop Use the Start menu Use Windows Explorer or My Computer to locate the program file Use the Run dialog box The next three sections explain how to start a program from the Start menu Explorer and the Run dialog box Starting a program from the Start menu When you install a program the operating system usually puts an icon in the All Programs menu To start a program that has an icon in the
169. o conditions This device may not cause harmful interference This device must accept any interference that may cause undesired operation TOSHIBA is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by unauthorized modification of the devices included with this TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card or the substitution or attachment of connecting cables and equipment other than specified by TOSHIBA The correction of interference caused by such unauthorized modification substitution or attachment will be the responsibility of the user CAUTION Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation The radiated output power of the TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits Nevertheless the TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized In normal operating configuration the LCD in the upright position the distance between the antenna and the user should not be less than 20 cm The antenna s used for this transmitter must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter Antenna s used in 5 15 GHz to 5 25 GHz frequency band must be integral antenna which provide no access to the end user Refer to the Regulatory Statements as identified in the documentation that comes with those products for additional information 12 CAUTION Radio Frequenc
170. o standard by the countries regions in the CAUTION Do not use this equipment except in the countries regions in the following following table table Argentina Australia Austria Belgium Brazil Canada Chile Denmark Finland France Germany Greece Iceland Ireland Italy Japan Liechtenstein Luxembourg 1 CO Mexico Netherlands New Zealand Norway Peru Portugal Singapore Spain Sweden Switzerland UK Uruguay USA Venezuela Approved Countries Regions for use for the Toshiba Mini PCI Wireless LAN Card This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries regions in the following table CAUTION Do not use this equipment except in the countries regions in the following table Australia Austria Belgium Canada Denmark Finland France Germany Greece Hong Kong Iceland Ireland Italy Japan Liechtenstein Luxembourg Malaysia Netherlands New Zealand Norway Philippines Portugal Singapore Spain Sweden Switzerland Thailand UK USA Approved Countries Regions for use for the INPROCOMM IPN2220 Wireless network adapter This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries regions in the following table CAUTION Do not use this equipment except in the countries regions in the following table EU Canada Japan USA Australia New Zealand 20 Bluetoo
171. odule Before you handle the module touch a grounded metal surface to discharge any static electricity you may have built up To avoid damaging the memory module be careful not to touch its pin connector on the side you insert into the computer 9 Remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging CAUTION Avoid touching the connectors on the memory module or on the computer Grease or dust on the connectors may cause memory access problems 10 Insert the memory module into the socket on the underside of the computer Sample inserting the memory module into the slot D 8 Getting Started Adding memory 11 Hold the memory module by its edges so that the gold connector bar faces the slot at a slight angle to the socket Sample inserting the memory module into the socket 12 Check that the module is inserted completely into the socket and lined up squarely with the socket clips Sample aligning the module into the socket Getting Started DO Adding memory 13 Gently press down on the memory module connector until the clips snap into place Sample pressing down on the memory module connector until the clips snap into place Do not force the memory module into position The memory module should be completely inserted into the socket and level when secured in place The clips on either side of the memory module snap into place when the memory module is properly inserted 14 Replac
172. of your Favorites or select a particular Favorites folder to back up then click Next 5 Inthe Export Favorites Destination window use the Browse button to browse to the My Documents folder Click Save in the Select Bookmark file window and then click Next 6 Click Finish The message Successfully exported favorites should appear 7 Follow the steps above for backing up files from the My Documents folder to a CD Each CD has room for 650 700 megabytes of data Follow this same set of steps any number of times to back up any number of files to as many CDs as is required to hold them Windows XP also includes a Backup utility though it does not directly support writing to CDs For more information click Start Help and Support or start the Backup utility by clicking Start All Programs Accessories System Tools Backup lf Something Goes Wrong 203 Develop good computing habits General tips for installing hardware and software Here are a few tips to help insure safe and easy installation of new hardware printers pointing devices external hard drives DVD writers scanners etc and software applications like Microsoft Office and Adobe Photoshop or utility software such as special toolbars for your web browser gt Create a Restore Point see Saving system configuration with Restore Points on page 198 Before installing anything use the System Restore utility to set a Restore Point see th
173. ons to fix problems If the operating system fails to start properly you may have to change your system s configuration or verify the startup procedure to fix the problem To do this use the options in the Startup menu To open the Startup menu 1 2 Restart your computer Press F8 when your computer starts and before Windows starts loading The Windows Advanced Options menu displays these options Safe Mode Safe Mode with Networking Safe Mode with Command Prompt Enable Boot Logging Enable VGA Mode Last known good configuration your most recent settings that worked Directory Services Restore Mode Windows domain controllers only Debugging Mode Start Windows normally Reboot Return to OS Choices menu See your Windows documentation for further explanation NOTE If your computer is connected to a network the Startup menu may display different versions of Safe mode 1 10 lf Something Goes Wrong The Windows operating system is not working Internet problems My Internet connection is very slow Many factors contribute to the speed with which you can surf the Internet They include modem speed telephone line conditions time of day when everyone else is surfing your access can be slow and popularity of the sites you are trying to access If accessing a particular site is very slow try later My browser cannot find the URL address I typed in Make sure you separated
174. oors and away from windows to provide maximum shielding Equipment or its transmit antenna that is installed outdoors is subject to licensing Pour empecher que cet appareil cause du brouillage au service faisant l objet d une licence il doit etre utilize a l interieur et devrait etre place loin des fenetres afin de Fournier un ecram de blindage maximal Si le matriel ou son antenne d emission est installe a l exterieur il doit faire l objet d une licence CAUTION This device is restricted to indoor use due to its operation in the 5 15 GHz to 5 25 GHz frequency range Industry Canada requires this product to be used indoors for frequency range 5 15 GHz to 5 25 GHz to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co channel Mobile Satellite systems High power radars are allocated as primary users of the 5 25 GHz to 5 35 GHz and 5 65 GHz to 5 85 GHz bands These radar stations can cause interference with and or damage this device Europe EU Declaration of Conformity C This device complies with the essential requirements of the R amp TTE Directive 1999 5 EC with essential test suites as per standards EN 60950 Safety of Information Technology equipment ETS 300 328 Technical requirements for radio equipment ETS 300 826 General EMC requirements for radio equipment Hereby TOSHIBA Corp Digital Media Network Company declares that this Radio LAN device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other
175. or 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 R RAM random access memory Volatile memory that can be written to as well as read By volatile we mean that information in RAM is lost when you turn off your computer This type of memory is used for your computer s main memory See also memory Compare ROM random access memory See RAM read only memory See ROM reboot See boot restart removable disk A disk that can be removed from a disk drive A diskette is one example of a removable disk w 255 resolution A measure of the sharpness of the images that can be produced by a printer or displayed on a screen For a printer resolution is expressed in dots per inch dpi For a screen it is expressed as the number of pixels available horizontally and vertically restart Synonymous with reboot To reset the computer by reloading the operating system without turning the computer off See also boot RJ 11 A modular connector used on most U S telephone systems and direct connect mode
176. or details 14 NOTE Learning the Basics 15 Computing tips 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 Use Error checking and Disk Defragmenter regularly to conserve disk space and improve performance Scan all new files for viruses This precaution is especially important for files you receive via diskette email or download from the Internet Take frequent breaks to avoid repetitive motion injuries and eyestrain Do not turn off the computer if a drive indicator light indicates a drive is active Turning off the computer while it is reading from or writing to a disk may damage the disk the drive or both Before turning off the computer use the Turn off computer command or Standby command See Powering down the computer on page 96 to learn more about Standby The Windows XP operating system records information such as your desktop setup during its shutdown procedure If you do not let the Windows XP operating system shut down normally details such as new icon positions may be lost 16 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Using the keyboard Your computer s keyboard contains character keys control keys function
177. ord cable and AC adapter Getting Started 49 Connecting to a power source To connect AC power to the computer 1 Connect the power cord cable to the AC adapter Sample connecting the power cord cable to the AC adapter WARNING Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm Wash hands after handling 2 Plug the AC adapter cord into the DC IN on the back of the computer Sample connecting the AC adapter cord to the computer 50 Getting Started Connecting to a power source 3 Connect the power cord cable to a live electrical outlet D gt The AC power light on the indicator panel glows green WARNING ever tamper with the power cord cable or plug never splice or alter a power cord cable never bend or twist a power cord cable never place heavy objects on a power cord cable never place a power cord cable near a heat source never run a power cord cable through a pinch point such as a door or window never use nails staples or similar objects to fasten or attach cord in place never attempt to disassemble or repair an AC adapter or a Battery Charger Doing any of the above may damage the cables and or result in a fire or electric shock possibly resulting in serious injury AWARNING Never attempt to connect or disconnect a power plug with wet hands Failure to follow this i
178. oring it from memory When you start up again the computer runs a self test loads the operating system and then returns to the mode in which you left it 100 Learning the Basics Powering down the computer Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation While in Hibernation mode the computer uses no battery power Because the mode of the system is held on the hard disk no data is lost if the main battery discharges When starting up again Hibernation uses less time and battery power than does Turn off computer Restarting from Hibernation uses a little more time and battery power to start up than restarting from Standby because information is being retrieved from the hard disk rather than from memory When starting up again the computer returns to the mode in which you left it including all open programs and files you were using Configuring your computer for Hibernation 1 Click Start Control Panel Performance and Maintenance and then Toshiba Power Saver Click the Setup Action tab Select Hibernation for the options you want When I press the power button Set this option to Hibernate so that the computer will go into Hibernation mode when you press the power button When I close the lid Set this option to Hibernate so that the computer will go into Hibernation mode when you close the display panel Click Apply Click OK Learning the Basics OT Powering down the computer The comput
179. pending on your DVD configuration your computer may come with a multi function drive that allows you to Play pre recorded DVDs Play pre recorded CDs Read and write data depending on your system configuration and music files to CD Recordable CD R and CD Rewritable CD RW discs and DVD R RW or DVD RAM discs NOTE Copy protection technology included in certain media may prevent or limit recording or viewing of the media For details on how to use the software please refer to the respective Online Help menus Learning the Basics O5 Using the DVD ROM or multi function drive Removing a disc with the computer on To remove a compact disc CD or DVD with the computer turned on 1 Press the eject button on the drive CAUTION Do not press the eject button while the in use indicator light is glowing Doing so could damage the disc or the drive Also if the disc is still spinning when you open the disc tray wait for it to stop spinning before you remove It 2 Pull the tray until it is fully open remove the disc and place it in its protective cover 3 Gently push the tray in to close it Removing a disc with the computer 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
180. position the cursor over the icon for a few moments and a short description of the task appears Typical tasks in the System tray are Current time Power usage mode Mouse properties and speaker volume To activate a specific task double click the appropriate System tray icon Setting up for communications To connect to the Internet use an online service or communicate across the telephone lines with another computer you need PS A modem one comes with your computer A telephone line SeS A browser or communications program An Internet Service Provider ISP or online service if you plan to use the Internet NOTE Exploring Your Computer s Features 1 25 Setting up for communications There are many other ways to connect to the Internet in addition to those discussed in this section For troubleshooting information related to this topic see Modem problems on page 190 and Wireless networking problems on page 191 Determining the COM port Your modem is connected to one of the computer s COM communications ports The default setting for the modem is COMS The following procedure is intended to support you if you need to either upgrade your modem or reset the port to the default settings If you are having trouble connecting through the modem you may need to determine the current COM port name and possibly change it To find out which port your modem is connected to
181. r outdoor installations Check with reseller for procedure to follow Anmeldung im Outdoor Bereich notwendig aber nicht Restricted frequency band only channels 1 to 7 2400 MHz and 2454 MHz respectively may be used outdoors in France Please contact A R T http www art telecom fr for applicable procedures to follow Bande de fr quence restreinte seuls les canaux 1 7 2400 et 2454 MHz respectivement doivent tre utilis s endroits ext rieur en France Vous pouvez contacter I Autorit de R gulation des T l communiations http www art telecom fr pour la proc dure a suivre License required for indoor use Use with outdoor installations not allowed E necessaria la concessione ministeriale anche per l uso interno Verificare con i rivenditori la procedura da seguire Nederland License required for outdoor installations Check with reseller for I te o S A Licentie verplicht voor gebruik met buitenantennes Neem contact op O eekanna a T 802 1 1a 5 GHz Australia Austria Belgium Canada Denmark Finland France Germany Greece Ireland Italy Liechtenstein Luxembourg Netherlands New Zealand Norway Portugal Sweden Switzerland UK USA Turbo Mode 5 GHz Canada USA Europe Restrictions for use of 5 GHz Frequencies in European Community Countries European Community 5150 5250 MHz 5250 5350 MHz 5470 5725 MHz Countries Channels 36 40 44 Channels
182. r the remaining battery power The computer needs this time to check the battery s remaining capacity and perform its calculations TECHNICAL NOTE The computer drains battery power more quickly at low temperatures Check your remaining charge frequently if you are working in temperatures below 50 degrees Fahrenheit The Windows operating system has additional power management options that can be accessed through an icon in the Control Panel For more information see TOSHIBA Power Saver on page 147 What to do when the battery alarm sounds Your computer can be configured to warn you of a low battery charge condition so you can take the necessary steps to save your work Your Toshiba computer system offers two alarms before your system shuts down To change the default alarm settings 1 Click Start Control Panel Performance and Maintenance and then Toshiba Power Saver 2 Click the Setup Action tab 3 Select the Alarm settings in the Setup Alarm section 1 1 Mobile Computing Changing batteries Before your computer runs out of battery power save your data and take one of the following actions Suspend or shut down your computer Shut down your computer and replace the main battery with a charged one Connect your computer to an AC power source Changing batteries AWARNING Never short circuit the battery pack by either accidentally or intentionally bringing the battery termin
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184. requency range O Wireless LAN and your Health Wireless LAN products like other radio devices emit radio frequency electromagnetic energy The level of energy emitted by Wireless LAN devices however is far much less than the electromagnetic energy emitted by wireless devices like for example mobile phones Because Wireless LAN products operate within the guidelines found in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations TOSHIBA believes Wireless LAN is safe for use by consumers These standards and recommendations reflect the consensus of the scientific community and result from deliberations of panels and committees of scientists who continually review and interpret the extensive research literature In some situations or environments the use of Wireless LAN may be restricted by the proprietor of the building or responsible representatives of the organization These situations may for example include Using the Wireless LAN equipment on board airplanes or In any other environment where the risk of interference to other devices or services is perceived or identified as harmful If you are uncertain of the policy that applies on the use of wireless devices in a specific organization or environment e g airports you are encouraged to ask for authorization to use the Wireless LAN device prior to turning on the equipment Regulatory Information The TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card must be installed and used in str
185. rotates the disk at high speed past one or more read write heads diskette A thin flexible disk in a protective jacket that stores magnetically encoded data Diskettes can be removed from the computer and come in two sizes 5 25 inch and 3 5 inch Your computer uses 3 5 inch diskettes See also double density diskette high density diskette document Any file created with an application and if saved to disk given a name by which it can be retrieved See also file double click To press the TouchPad control button or mouse button rapidly twice without moving the cursor or mouse In the Windows operating system this refers to the primary TouchPad control button or left mouse button unless otherwise stated double density diskette A 3 5 inch diskette that can hold up to 720 KB of information half the capacity of a high density diskette See also diskette high density diskette download 1 In communications to receive a file from another computer through a modem or network 2 To send font data from the computer to a printer See also upload drag To hold down the TouchPad control button or mouse button while moving the cursor to drag a selected object In the Windows operating system this refers to the primary TouchPad control button or left mouse button unless otherwise stated driver See device driver DVD An individual digital versatile or video disc See also DVD ROM ws 249
186. rough an AC adapter or docking station if applicable to your system for an extended period more than a month the battery may fail to retain a charge This may shorten the life of the battery and the battery light may not indicate a low battery condition 1 0 Mobile Computing Charging the batteries NOTE For optimum DVD performance it is recommended that you play DVDs while running the computer on AC power In addition your computer s Power Saver utility can be used to select a power level setting for DVD playback Charging the batteries NOTE Battery charge time may vary depending on the applications power management settings and features used The battery needs to be charged before you can use it to power the computer eauTion Never leave batteries in the battery charger for more than a week at a time Doing so may reduce the potential charge of the battery Use only battery chargers designed to work with your notebook computer You can order a Toshiba battery charger from Toshibas Web site at accessories toshiba com Charging the main battery To charge the battery plug the computer into a live wall outlet It takes several hours to charge the battery with the computer off It takes much longer to charge the battery while the computer is on Mobile Computing 1 0 Charging the batteries Va TECHNICAL NOTE When your computer is using all of the power provided by the AC Adapter to
187. 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 the TouchPad kilobyte KB A unit of data equal to 1024 bytes See also byte L1 level one cache Memory cache built into the processor to help improve processing speed See also cache CPU cache L2 cache L2 level two cache Memory cache installed on the motherboard to help improve processing speed It is slower than L1 cache and faster than main memory See also cache CPU cache LI cache LAN local area network A group of computers or other devices dispersed over a relatively limited area and connected by a communications link that enables any device to interact with any other on the network 252 om liquid crystal display LCD A type of display that uses a liquid substance between two transparent electrode panels When
188. s Once you click the final screen your computer restarts automatically Registering your computer with Toshiba Product registration is strongly recommended and allows Toshiba to send the Customer periodic updates announcements and special offers applicable to the product Product registration can be completed during the initial start up process of your computer If you opt not to register at that time you can either double click the icon on your desktop or go to the Toshiba web site at www register toshiba com Customer failure to complete Product Registration will not diminish Customer rights under this limited Warranty NOTE To register online you must be connected to the Internet via your computer s modem and a voice grade telephone line or by a Local Area Network Getting Started 4f Adding external devices Adding external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory Toshiba recommends setting up your software See Setting up your software on page 45 After starting your computer for the first time you may want Add more memory see Adding memory on page 54 Connect a mouse see Using a mouse on page 68 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 external CD DVD
189. s Windows Explorer shows the contents of the Program Files folder on the right side of the window The left side of the window shows all the folders contained within the Program Files folder In the left part of the window click Windows NT Click Accessories Windows Explorer shows the contents of the Accessories folder on the right side of the window In the right part of the window double click WordPad The operating system opens WordPad 4 To close the program click the Close button in the upper right corner of the program s window Learning the Basics 83 Starting a program Starting a program from the Run dialog box This example uses the Run command to start WordPad 1 Click Start then Run The Run dialog box appears A Type the name of a program Folder document or Internet resource and Windows will open it For you 25 Cancel Browse Sample Run dialog box 2 Inthe Run dialog box If you know the program s location type the command line For a program in the Windows folder type just the program name Otherwise type the full file path For example to access WordPad type c Program Files Windows NT Accessories Wordpad exe then click OK gt Sd If you do not know the program s location you can search for it by clicking Start and then Search When the Search screen displays follow the displayed instructions 3 Type WordPad in the Open text box
190. se ceccecceseceseceeeceseseeseeesesseeeeeeeeneennneeees 152 Starting Fn eSse eeen 153 Using the keyboard or pointing device to TSTS1 8 0 Seen 154 Viewing existing key assignments 156 Changing or removing existing key ASSIGNMENTS ceee 156 TOSHIBA HW Setup eee esses eeeereeen 157 TOSHIBA Hotkey utility enes 158 TOSHIBA Touch and Launch eee 159 TOSHIBA Touch and Launch Settings 162 Contents 33 Chapter 6 If Something Goes Wrong sses 164 Problems that are easy to fiX 0 0 eeeeeeeeeeeteees 164 Problems when you turn on the computer 166 The Windows operating system is not working 168 Using Startup options to fix problems 169 Internet problems cece ceeeceessseeeeeseeees 170 The Windows XP operating system can help VOU oe cceeeeesceeceesseeeeeesessneeeess 170 Resolving a hardware conflict 171 A plan Of action ccce 171 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own 1 72 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 173 Memory problems cccceeseseeeeeesseeeeeeens 175 Power and the batteries cne 176 Keyboard probDlemMs ccccccesssseessesseeeeens 178 Display ProDleMs cccccccsecssseeseseessseeeeeens 179 Disk drive PrODIEMS ee cceeeeeeeeseeseeeeeeen 181 DVD ROM or multi function drive problems 184 Sound system problems scce 185 PC Card problems cece eeee ere 185 Printer problems ncccsscr 189 Modem probl
191. service or the operation of your equipment the telephone company will give you notice in writing to allow you to make any changes necessary to maintain uninterrupted service If Problems Arise If this equipment causes harm to the telephone network the telephone company will notify you in advance that temporary discontinuance of service may be required But if advanced notice is not practical the telephone company will notify the customer as soon as possible Also you will be advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC if you believe it is necessary If trouble is experienced with this equipment for repair or limited warranty information please contact Toshiba Corporation Toshiba America Information Systems Inc or an authorized representative of Toshiba or the Toshiba Support Centre within the United States at 800 457 7777 or Outside the United States at 949 859 4273 If the equipment is causing harm to the telephone network the telephone company may request that you disconnect the equipment until the problem is resolved Disconnection If you should ever decide to permanently disconnect your modem from its present line please call the telephone company and let them know of this change Fax Branding The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful for any person to use a computer or other electronic device including Fax machines to send any message unless such message clearly contains in a margin
192. sired operation of this device L utilisation de ce dispositif est autoris e seulement aux conditions suivantes 1 il ne doit pas produire de brouillage et 2 utilisateur du dispositif doit tre pr t a accepter tout brouillage radio lectrique re u m me si ce brouillage est susceptible de compromettre le fonctionnement du dispositif The term IC before the equipment certification number only signifies that the Industry Canada technical specifications were met CAUTION FCC Interference Statement This device complies with part15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions e This device may not cause harmful interference and e his device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Note that any changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by the manufacturer may void the authorization to operate this equipment 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 In order to comply with FCC radio frequency radiation exposure guidelines for an uncontrolled environment the B uetooth Card from TOSHIBA has to be operated while maintaining a minimum
193. sis 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 1 98 lf Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits Get familiar with all the user s guides provided with your computer as well as the manuals that come with the programs and devices you purchase Your local computer store or book store sells a variety of self help books you can use to supplement the information in the manuals Data and system configuration backup in Windows XP Windows XP offers some easy to use features for backing up your Windows settings and your data documents and other important files Take advantage of these features to protect yourself from much more difficult and time consuming restoration procedures and to safeguard your valuable data from loss Saving system configuration with Restore Points The System Restore feature of Windows XP quickly creates Restore Points snapshots of your Windows configuration and saves them for later recall If you
194. stering computer 46 RJ 11 jack 127 Run dialog box 83 S safety disposing of batteries 117 icons 37 precautions 41 saving files 84 screen blank 179 does not look normal flickers 263 180 secondary button 63 setting up adding memory 54 computer 44 55 TOSHIBA Touch and Launch 162 setting up aconnection 128 settings TOSHIBA Touch and Launch 162 shutting down more quickly 98 sound problem solving 185 sounds recording 133 speakers using external 135 Standby 101 Standby mode going into more quickly 102 hot key 212 starting again from 103 start button 123 starting a program 81 Run dialog box 83 Windows Explorer 82 Windows Start menu 81 starting up the computer from Shut down 99 from Standby 103 Startup menu problem solving 169 supervisor password deleting 143 supervisor password set up 142 system tray 124 T taskbar 124 television adjusting display 67 Toshiba Internet Web sites 206 registering computer 46 worldwide offices 206 Toshiba Hardware Setup 157 Toshiba online resources 103 TOSHIBA Touch and Launch 159 disable enable 163 Toshiba utilities 139 troubleshooting DVD player general problems 194 DVD ROM drive 184 external keyboard 178 keyboard 178 keypad overlay 178 turning off the computer 64 turning on the computer 54 turning on the power 53 U user password disabling 145 user passwords setting 143 using a file extension 85 utilities Toshiba Power Saver Utility 147 V
195. t ConfigFree SUMMIT from working Using ConfigFree SUMMIT To host a ConfigFree SUMMIT 1 Click the icon in the system tray 2 Click SUMMIT Other users appear on the SUMMIT main window NOTE SUMMIT can also be started from the ConfigFree Launcher 3 Select the appropriate users and invite them to the SUMMIT meeting As users join the SUMMIT their icons appear on the SUMMIT table 4 Use drag and drop to share documents with SUMMIT users To share a file with one user drag the file to the user s icon To share a file with all users drag the file to the center of the summit table There are other ways to send files to users To send files to all SUMMIT users 1 Right click on the file and select Send to SUMMIT Devices 2 Click Send To send files to a user without creating a SUMMIT meeting Using ConfigFree with your Toshiba Computer 23 ConfigFree Utilities 1 Drag and drop the file to the Wireless radar icon on the ConfigFree Launcher 2 Right click on the file and choose a file recipient 3 Click Send An Access Point may not always be available To find out how to use Quick Connect to launch ConfigFree Summit see Direct Link Toshiba Device on page 239 Quick Connect The Quick Connect feature includes two options Toshiba Wireless Projector Switches the Wireless LAN connection to connect to a Toshiba Wireless Projector Direct Link Toshiba Device Launches ConfigFree
196. t Corporation ConfigFree is a trademark of Toshiba Corporation Wi Fi is a registered trademark of the Wi Fi Alliance Dolby Manufactured by Toshiba under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories TouchPad is a trademark of Synaptics Inc Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG Inc and any use of such marks by Toshiba is under license Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies Computer disposal information This product contains mercury Disposal of this material may be regulated due to environmental considerations For disposal reuse or recycling information please contact your local government or the Electronic Industries Alliance at www elae org Contents Introduction ene 35 This guide cece siecacteesteeaencnctatcace audi antiiesaeeestecateencecrenes 36 Safety GOING ocascatecacomateracasossaueaonacinectesauteencaseeceasactee 37 Other iCONS used 38 Other documentation eeeereeenn 38 Service OPTIONS eeeeieserrsrrrsrrrrrerrrrerrrrsrrrnn 39 Chapter 1 Getting Started seeeeseeeeeeeeeeseeresererreeerss 40 selecting a place tO WOFK ccecce 40 Creating a computer friendly environment 40 Keeping yourself comfortable eeeee 4 Precautions eenen 4 Important informatio
197. tch feature Right click the icon in the system tray Click Auto Switch The Auto Switch dialog box appears Select the Auto Switch SSID tab Select the profile to be automatically selected when the SSID is detected then click Add The profile is moved to the List of target SSIDs and profiles A WwW N m 5 Repeat the previous step for each additional profile you want to select 6 Select Automatically switch profiles when connected to this SSID 7 Check Automatically switch profile when connected to this SSID 8 Click OK The computer is now configured to use the Semi Automatic Switch feature When the computer connects to an SSID ina profile a display notification window appears You can then click Switch on the window to switch profiles You can also set the option for having the switch be automatic without the need for a notification NOTE several profiles can be defined for a single SSID In this case several notification windows are displayed By clicking these windows you can switch to the profile for that location Glossary TECHNICAL NOTE Some features defined in this glossary may not be available on your computer VA Acronyms These acronyms may appear in this user s guide AC alternating current BIOS basic input output system bps bits per second CD compact disc CD ROM compact disc read only memory CD RW compact disc rewrite memory CMOS complementary metal oxide semicond
198. ter on page 69 To connect a USB printer to your computer C 1 Connect 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 electrical outlet Setting up your 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 1 Click Start Printers and Faxes The Printers and Faxes window appears 2 Click Add a printer The Add Printer Wizard appears 10 Getting Started Connecting an optional external diskette drive Add Printer Wizard Welcome to the Add Printer Wizard This wizard helps you install a printer or make printer connections If you have a Plug and Play printer that connects di through a USB port or any other hot pluggable port such as IEEE 1394 infrared and so on you do not need to use this wizard Click Cancel to close the wizard and then plug the printer s cable into your Computer or point the printer toward your computer s infrared port and turn the printer on Windows will automatically install the printer for you To continue click Next Sample Add Printer Wizard 3 Follow the on screen instructions to set up your computer
199. tes toshiba com computers toshiba com accessories toshiba com www toshiba ca www toshiba Europe com www toshiba co jp index htm http servicio toshiba com Worldwide Toshiba corporate site Marketing and product information in the USA Accessories information in the USA Canada Europe Japan Mexico and all of Latin America Toshiba s worldwide offices Australia Toshiba Australia Pty Limited 84 92 Talavera Road North Ryde NSW 2113 Sydney Australia France Toshiba Syst mes France S A 7 Rue Ampere B P 131 92800 Puteaux C dex France Canada Toshiba Canada Ltd 191 McNabb Street Markham Ontario L3R 8H2 Canada Germany Toshiba Europe GmbH LeibnizstraBbe 2 D 93055 Regensburg Germany Italy Centro Direzionale Colleoni Palazzo Perseo Via Paracelso 10 20041 Agrate Brianza Milano Italy Latin America and Caribbean Toshiba America Information Systems 9740 Irvine Blvd Irvine California 92618 USA 800 457 7777 within the US 949 859 4273 outside of the US this call may incur long distance charges Spain Toshiba Information Systems Espa a S A Parque Empresarial San Fernando Edificio Europa la Planta Escalera A 28831 Madrid San Fernando de Henares Spain United States Toshiba America Information Systems Inc 9740 Irvine Boulevard Irvine California 92618 United States If Something Goes Wrong Toshiba s worldwide offices 20
200. th wireless technology Interoperability Bluetooth Cards from TOSHIBA are designed to be interoperable with any product with Bluetooth wireless technology that is based on Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum FHSS radio technology and is compliant to Bluetooth Specification as defined and approved by The Bluetooth Special Interest Group Logo certification with Bluetooth wireless technology as defined by The Bluetooth Special Interest Group CAUTION Bluetooth wireless technology is a new innovative technology and TOSHIBA has not confirmed compatibility of its B uetooth products with all PCs and or equipment using Bluetooth wireless technology other than TOSHIBA portable computers Always use B uetooth cards from TOSHIBA in order to enable wireless networks over two or more up to a total of seven TOSHIBA portable computers using these cards Please contact TOSHIBA PC product support on Web site htto www toshiba europe com computers tnt bluetooth htm in Europe or pcsupport toshiba com in the United States for more information When you use Bluetooth cards from TOSHIBA close to 2 4 GHz Wireless LAN 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 PC to the area outside of the interference range of 2 4 GHz Wireless LAN devices 40 meters 43 74 yards Or more or stop transmitting from your
201. the Settings button may become active Not all tables have settings The New Table button allows you to create a new table The Delete button deletes the selected table Disabling or enabling TOSHIBA Touch and Launch You can set or clear the Disable TOSHIBA Touch and Launch check box in the TOSHIBA Touch and Launch Settings window in order to disable or enable this feature You can also use the TOSHIBA Touch and Launch icon on the system tray Chapter 6 if Something Goes Wrong Some problems you may encounter when using your computer are relatively easy to identify and solve Others may require help from your network administrator or the manufacturer of a software program This chapter aims to help you solve many problems by yourself It covers the problems you are most likely to encounter If all else fails contact Toshiba You will find information on Toshiba s support services at the end of this chapter Problems that are easy to fix Your program stops responding If you are working with a program that suddenly freezes all operations chances are the program has stopped responding You can exit the failed program without shutting down the operating system or closing other programs To close a program that has stopped responding 1 Press Ctrl Alt and Del simultaneously once 164 lf Something Goes Wrong 1 65 Problems that are easy to fix The Windows Task Manager window appears 2 Click the Applic
202. 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 246 oe byte A sequence of eight bits A byte is the smallest addressable unit of data See also bit gigabyte kilobyte megabyte C cache A section of very fast memory in which frequently used information is duplicated for quick access Accessing data from cache is faster than accessing it from the computer s main memory See also CPU cache LI cache L2 cache CD An individual compact disc See also CD ROM CD ROM compact disc read only memory A form of high capacity storage that uses laser optics instead of magnetic means for reading data See also CD Compare DVD ROM central processing unit CPU The chip that functions as the brain of the computer It takes information from outside sources such as memory or keyboard input processes the information and sends the results to another device that uses the information character Any letter number or symbol you can use on the computer Some characters are non printing characters such as a paragraph break in a word processing program A character occupies one byte of computer storage chip A small piece of silicon containing computer logic and circuits for processing memory
203. tion has its advantages Use the Shut down command if you are using the Windows XP Professional operating system and are connected to a domain server If you have work in progress and are not connected to a network use the Windows Standby or Hibernate commands to save your system settings to memory so that when you turn on the computer again you will automatically return to where you left off To leave the computer off for a longer period you can use the Windows Turn Off command when not connected to Getting Started 65 Using external display devices a domain server or the Shut down command when connected to a domain server instead CAUTION Never turn off the computer while any drive is in use Doing so may damage the media in use and result in loss of data For more information see Powering down the computer on page 96 Closing the display panel When you are finished shut the computer down and close the display panel to keep dust and dirt out of the computer If you close the computer while it is still on these actions will occur If you have the LCD power saver feature set the LCD panel will automatically turn off until you open it again If you have the audible warning set the computer will beep to notify you that it is still on If you have an action feature set the computer will perform either Nothing Standby Hibernate or Turn Off see Setting user passwords on page 143
204. tion may vary Product is certified by the manufacturer to comply with DHHS rules 21 CFR sub chaper J applicable at the date of manufacture MANUFACTURED Toshiba Corporation 1 1 Shibaura 1 Chome Minato Ku Tokyo 105 0061 Japan CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LASER KLASSE 1 TANA 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 CD DVD drive CD RW drive Multi drive or any other optical drive You could damage the drive You would also be exposed to laser light or other safety hazards resulting in serious injury Always contact an authorized Toshiba service provider if any LASSER KLASSE 1 repair or adjustment is required 20 Copyright This guide is copyrighted by Toshiba America Information Systems Inc with all rights reserved Under the copyright laws this guide cannot be reproduced in any form without the prior written permission of Toshiba No patent liability is assumed however with respect to the use of the information contained herein 2005 by Toshiba America Information Systems Inc All rights reserved Export Administration Regulation This document contains technical data that may be controlled under the U S Export Administration Regulations and may be subject to the approval of the U S Department of Commer
205. ttery pack from the computer Do not try to disassemble a battery pack Do not overcharge or reverse charge a battery Overcharging will shorten its life and reverse charging could damage it Avoid touching the metal terminals of the battery with another metal object Short circuiting the battery can cause it to overheat and may cause damage to the battery or the computer Do not incinerate a spent battery as this could cause it to explode and release toxic materials Ifa battery is leaking or damaged replace it immediately Use protective gloves when handling a damaged battery To replace the main battery use an identical battery that you can purchase through the Toshiba Web site at accessories toshiba com 1 1 Mobile Computing Taking care of your battery A reverse polarity condition should be avoided with all batteries The main battery is designed so that it cannot be installed in reverse polarity Charge the battery only in the computer or in a battery charger designated as an approved option When you install the battery pack you should hear a click when it is seated properly Do not expose the battery pack to fire The battery pack could explode Maximizing battery life To maximize the life of your battery pack o At least once a month disconnect the computer from a power source and operate it on battery power until the battery pack fully discharges Before doing so follow the
206. u frequently recharge a partially charged battery it may not charge fully Let the battery discharge completely then try charging it again Check the power options using the Power Management utility Have you added a device such as a PC Card or memory module that takes its power from the battery Is your software using the hard disk more Is the display power set to turn off automatically Was the battery fully charged to begin with All these conditions affect how long the charge lasts After a period of time the battery will lose its ability to perform at maximum capacity and will need to be replaced This is normal for all batteries To purchase a new battery pack see your accessories information that shipped with your computer or visit the Toshiba Web site at accessories toshiba com Refer to this site often to stay 1 18 lf Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict current on the most recent software and hardware options for your computer and for other product information For more information on maximizing battery power see Charging the batteries on page 106 Keyboard problems If when you type strange things happen or nothing happens the problem may be related to the keyboard itself The keyboard produces unexpected characters A keypad overlay may be on If the numlock light or cursor control mode light is on press Fn and F10 simultaneously to turn off the cursor control mode light or Fn and F
207. uctor COMI communications port 1 serial port COM2 communications port 2 serial port CPU central processing unit 242 DC DMA DIMM DOS DPI DSTN DVD DVD ROM ECP EPROM FAT FCC GB HDD HTML IEEE VO IRQ ISP KB LAN LCD LPT1 LSI MB MIDI PC PCI PCMCIA wn 243 direct current direct memory access dual inline memory module disk operating system dots per inch dual supertwist nematic digital versatile or video disc digital versatile or video disc read only memory enhanced capabilities port erasable programmable read only memory file allocation table Federal Communications Commission gigabyte hard disk drive Hypertext Markup Language Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers input output interrupt request Internet service provider kilobyte local area network liquid crystal display line printer port 1 parallel port large scale integration megabyte Musical Instrument Digital Interface personal computer Peripheral Component Interconnect Personal Computer Memory Card International Association 244 oo RAM random access memory RFI radio frequency interference ROM read only memory RTC real time clock SCSI small computer system interface DDRAM double data random access memory SRAM static random access memory SVGA super video graphics adapter TFT thin film transistor USB universal serial bus URL uniform resource locator WAN wide area network www World W
208. ult from deliberations of panels and committees of scientists who continually review and interpret the extensive research literature In some situations or environments the use of Bluetooth wireless technology may be restricted by the proprietor of the building or responsible representatives of the organization These situations may for example include Using the equipment with Bluetooth wireless technology on board airplanes or gt Sd In any other environment where the risk of interference to other devices or services is perceived or identified as harmful If you are uncertain of the policy that applies on the use of wireless devices in a specific organization or environment e g airports you are encouraged to ask for authorization to use the device with Bluetooth wireless technology prior to turning on the equipment Regulatory statements This product complies with any mandatory product specification in any country region where the product is sold In addition the product complies with the following European Union EU and EFTA This equipment complies with the R amp TTE directive 1999 5 EC and has been provided with the CE mark accordingly Canada Industry Canada IC This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause unde
209. ut down the computer by pressing the power button To use either of these methods you first need to turn it on in Toshiba s Power Saver utility 1 Click Start Control Panel then Performance and Maintenance and then Toshiba Power Saver Click the Setup Action tab Select the options you want from the drop down lists When I press the power button Set this option to Shutdown to have the computer shut down when you press the power button Click Apply Click OK Learning the Basics QO Powering down the computer Q q yhen choi thee bd AI e qa Prog har pasiyan a oui 3 E Enik mi E Lows baian aam Alma bwel D l E OB mae Secor afer sla mr Ha action Fur peop x Diab g a x Sample system power mode settings NOTE For more information about the Power Saver utility see TOSHIBA Power saver on page 147 Starting again after Shut down To start the computer up again press the power button until the on off light changes to green If you shut down the computer by closing the display panel you can start it again by opening the display panel Using Hibernation Hibernation mode shuts the computer down completely but it first saves the current mode of the computer to the hard disk Since Hibernation mode does not require power to maintain the saved information the system settings are retained indefinitely Restoring information from the hard disk takes longer than rest
210. wireless management facility in which case you must use the adapter s management utility If the documentation that accompanies the adapter does not provide enough information to determine if this is the case contact that vendor s support group for further advice DVD operating problems If you experience a problem playing DVDs you may be able to fix the problem yourself For general problems playing a DVD title try the following Steps 1 Verify that the disc is in a format that the drive supports 2 Ensure that the disc is properly inserted in the drive tray 3 Ensure that the Display properties are not True Color 24 bit If it is set to 24 bit color there may be a video format error To verify your display settings Click Start Control Panel Appearance and Themes and double click Display Click on the Settings tab and check the Color Palette It should be set to High Color 16 bit If itis not set to High Color change the settings to 16 bit color and click OK 4 Clean the disc and try again A dirty drive can also cause audio problems If you have tried several discs and all fail consider sending your drive to an authorized service provider to get it cleaned lf Something Goes Wrong 1 O5 DVD operating problems 5 Verify that your computer recognizes your DVD ROM drive To do this Double click the My Computer icon on the desktop The DVD ROM drive should appear in the list 6 See Checking d
211. wn combination of power management options To do this 1 Open the Start menu click Control Panel then Performance and Maintenance Click the Toshiba Power Saver icon Select an appropriate profile for your work environment or create your own custom profile For more information on setting the battery power profile see Optimize on page 141 Using a hot key to set the power profile You may use a hot key to set the power profile To set the power profile 1 Press Fn and F2 simultaneously to display the power profile pop up window Full Power Sample Power Profile mode pop up window 1 2 Mobile Computing Additional options for power 2 While continuing to press Fn press F2 until you select the desired power profile The power profile options are Full Power High Power Normal DVD Playback Presentation and Long Life 3 Release the Fn key The pop up window disappears You are now in the selected mode For more information on setting the battery power profile see Optimize on page 141 Additional options for power Depending on the amount of time you spend away from external power sources the capacity of one battery pack may be sufficient for your needs However if you need more portable power Toshiba provides these options o Purchase extra battery packs o Purchase a battery charger that charges one main battery pack and one secondary battery pack at a time Chapter 4
212. ws Explorer or the program supporting drag and drop Resize the Explorer window so that you can see both the Fn esse keyboard and Explorer at the same time In the Explorer window highlight the program or document file you wish to assign to a key Click and hold the primary button as you drag the highlighted item from Explorer to the key on the Fn esse keyboard to which you want to assign it Release the primary button Fn esse displays the Add Edit Command dialog box with the Description Command Line and Working Directory fields automatically completed Click OK to close the Add Edit Command dialog box with your key assignment in place The program or document is now associated with the key you just selected To open the program or document press Fn plus the appropriate key from within any Windows program Using the keyboard or pointing device to assign keys To assign a key to open a program or document start Fn esse and either Using the keyboard press and hold the Fn key then press the desired assignment key Using the pointing device move the cursor over the desired key in the Fn esse window and press the secondary button Toshiba Utilities 1 DD Fn esse The Assignment Type dialog box appears Assignme nt Type x Direct Assign an Fanke to launch an application directly Popup Assign an Fanke to popup a list that is as used to launch an application Clear Clear the curent F
213. ww ts toshiba com by selecting your particular product and model number clicking GO and then clicking the Detailed Specs link from the menu on the left or just refer to the computer documentation shipped with your product For the number of a Toshiba dealer near you in the United States call 800 457 7777 Contacting Toshiba If you still need help and suspect that the problem is hardware related Toshiba offers a variety of resources to help you Toshiba s Technical Support Website For technical support or to stay current on the most recent software and hardware options for your computer and for other product information be sure to regularly check the Toshiba Web site at pcsupport toshiba com Toshiba voice contact Before calling Toshiba make sure you have Your computer s serial number The computer and any optional devices related to the problem Backup copies of your 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 206 If Something Goes Wrong Other Toshiba Internet Web sites Within the United States at 800 457 7777 Outside the United States at 949 859 4273 Other Toshiba Internet Web si
214. xamples 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 250 G format verb To prepare a blank disk for use with the computer s operating system Formatting creates a structure on the disk so the operating system can write information to the disk or read information from it frontside bus The primary pathway bus between the CPU and the computer s main memory Also called system bus See also bus function keys The keys labeled F1 through F12 typically located on the keyboard Their function is determined by the operating system and or individual programs gigabyte GB A unit of data equal to 1 073 741 824 bytes 1024 x 1024 x 1024 bytes 1 Gigabyte GB means 1000 x 1000 x 1000 1 000 000 000 bytes using powers of 10 The computer operating system however reports storage capacity using powers of 2 for the definition of 1 GB 1024 x 1024 x 1024 1 073 741 824 bytes and therefore may show less storage capacity Available storage capacity will also be less if the product includes one or more preinstalled operating systems such as Microsoft Operating System and or preinstalled software applications or media content Actual formatted capacity may vary See also byte
215. xplorer is automatically configured on your system so that when you first start it it guides you through signing up for a new ISP account or assists you in setting up your computer to work with your existing ISP Once you have established an ISP account you can connect to the Internet 1 Connect your computer s modem to a telephone line For more information on connecting a modem see Connecting the modem to a telephone line on page 126 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 1 3 Exploring Your Computer s Features 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
216. y A CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in property damage NOTE Provides important information 3 8 Introduction Other documentation Other icons used Va LZ G S DEFINITION This icon indicates the definition of a term used in the text as Other documentation Your computer comes with the following documentation Additional icons highlight other helpful or educational information TECHNICAL NOTE This icon indicates technical information about the computer HINT This icon indicates helpful hints and tips 2 An electronic version of the user s guide gt 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 Introduction 39 Service options Service options Toshiba offers a full line of optional service programs to complement its limited warranty Toshiba s standard limited warranty extended warranty and service upgrade terms and conditions are available at www warranty toshiba com To stay current on the most recent software and hardware options for your computer and for other product information be sure to regularly check the Toshiba Web site at pcsupport toshiba
217. y Interference Requirements This device is restricted to indoor use due to its operation in the 5 15 GHz to 5 25 GHz frequency range FCC requires this product to be used indoors for frequency range 5 15 GHz to 5 25 GHz to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co channel Mobile Satellite systems High power radars are allocated as primary users of the 5 25 GHz to 5 35 GHz and 5 65 GHz to 5 85 GHz bands These radar stations can cause interference with and or damage this device NOTE The above Caution information applies to products that operate with an 802 11a device Taiwan Unless approved for any model accredited low power radio frequency electric machinery any company trader or user shall not change the frequency increase the power or change the features and functions of the original design Any use of low power radio frequency electric machinery shall not affect aviation safety and interfere with legal communications In the event interference is caused the use of such electric machinery shall be immediately discontinued Operation of such products can be resumed only when they are modified and can no longer cause interference The legal communications mentioned in the above item refer to radio communications operated in accordance with telecommunication laws and regulations Low power radio frequency electric machinery shall resist against interference from legal communications or from industrial scientific
218. y 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 1 86 lf Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict these devices to work together several sections in this chapter may apply Resource conflicts can cause problems when using PC Cards See Resolving a hardware conflict on page 171 Card Information Structure When you insert a PC Card into a slot the computer attempts to determine the type of card and the resources it requires by reading its Card Information Structure CIS Sometimes the CIS contains enough information for you to use the card immediately Other cards must be set up before you can use them Use the Windows XP PC Card PCMCIA Wizard to set up the card Refer to your Microsoft documentation for more information or refer to the documentation that came with the PC Card Some card manufacturers use special software called enablers to support their cards Enablers result in nonstandard configurations that can cause problems when installing the PC Card If your system does not have built in drivers for your PC Card and the card did not come with an operatin
219. ycle old batteries or how to dispose of them properly If you cannot find the information you need elsewhere call Toshiba at 800 457 7777 Conserving power How long a fully charged battery pack lasts when you are using the computer depends on a number of factors such as gt How the computer is configured How much you use the hard disk DVD ROM or multi function drive diskette drives or other optional devices gt Where you are working since operating time decreases at low temperatures There are various ways in which you can conserve power and extend the operating time of your battery Enable Standby or Hibernation which saves power when you turn off the computer and turn it back on again Use Toshiba s power saving options These power saving options control the way in which the computer is configured By using them you can greatly Mobile Computing 1 1 Conserving power increase the length of time you can use the computer before you need to recharge the battery Toshiba has combined these options into preset power profiles Using one of these profiles lets you choose between maximum power savings and peak system performance You may also set individual power saving options to suit your own needs The following sections describe how to choose a power profile and discuss each power saving option Power profiles You can choose a predefined power profile or select your o
220. ystems are Windows XP and Windows 2000 palette See color palette parallel Processes that occur simultaneously In communications it means the transmission of more than one bit of information at a time 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 254 om peripheral Any device such as a printer or joystick that is attached to the computer and controlled by the computer s CPU pixel Short for picture element The smallest dot that can be produced on a screen or printer Plug and Play Generally refers to the computer s ability to automatically configure itself to work with peripheral devices When capitalized refers to a standard that when followed by a device manufacturer allows a PC to configure itself automatically to work with the device pointing device Any device such as the TouchPad or a mouse that enables you to move the cursor on the screen port A socket on the computer where you plug in a cable f

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