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Toshiba PT520U0DX03S Laptop User Manual

1. table Albania Argentina Australia Austria Azerbaijan Bahrain Bangladesh Belgium Bolivia Bosnia and Bulgaria Cambodia Herzegovina Canada Chile China Colombia Costa Rica Croatia Cyprus Czech Republic Denmark Ecuador Egypt El Salvador Estonia Finland France Germany Ghana Greece Guatemala Honduras Hong Kong Hungary Iceland India Indonesia Ireland Israel Italy Japan Jate Japan Teleco Jordan Kazakhstan Kenya Kuwait Latvia Lebanon Lesotho Liechtenstein Lithuania Luxembourg Macedonia Malaysia Malta Mexico Monaco Morocco Netherlands New Zealand Nicaragua Nigeria Norway Oman Pakistan Panama Papua New Guinea Paraguay Peru Philippines Poland Portugal Puerto Rico Qatar Rep Dominicana Romania Russia Saudi Arabia Senegal Serbia and Montenegro Singapore Slovak Republic Slovenia South Africa South Korea Spain Sri Lanka Sweden Switzerland Taiwan Thailand Turkey Ukraine UAE United Arab United Kingdom Uruguay Emirates USA Venezuela Vietnam Yemen Zimbabwe 1 CO Approved Countries Regions for use for the Intel PRO Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries regions in the following table CAUTION Do notuse this equipment except in the countries regions in the following table NOTE An adhoc mode is available in Ch1 Ch11 802 11b g An Infrastructure mode is available in Ch1 Ch11
2. NOTE For optimum DVD performance it is recommended that you play DVDs while running the computer on AC power NOTE When viewing DVD movies use the DVD Player software that came with your computer Optical drive components The optical drive is located on the side of the computer Your optical drive may look like this PND a O Drive in use indicator light Eject button Manual eject hole Sample Illustration Optical drive elise Drive in use indicator light lIndicates when the drive is in use Eject button Press to release the disc tray CAUTION Do not press the eject button or turn off the computer while the drive in use indicator light is glowing Doing so could damage the disc or the drive When the disc tray is open be careful not to touch the lens or the area around it Doing so could cause the drive to malfunction 1 04 Learning the Basics Using the optical drive 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 an optical disc To insert an optical disc into the drive 1 Make sure the computer is turned on The drive will not open if the computer s power is off Make sure the drive s
3. NOTE Not all functions are supported on all models Using the Application Cards To launch an application using the Application Cards 1 Press and hold the Fn key The TOSHIBA Cards o at the top of the screen ol ri stacked Card Sample Image TOSHIBA Card display 2 Click the stacked card on the far right of the display The Application Cards are hidden under this card The Application Cards appear and the Hot Key Cards are stacked under the Card on the far left Sample Image Application Card display 3 Click the Card for the application Card to appear 4 Click the full size Card to launch the application Card Case The Card Case feature allows you to choose which cards appear in the Application Card display see Using the Application Cards on page 214 To use the Card Case Hot Keys TOSHIBA Cards Hot key functions 21 D 1 Click Start All Programs Toshiba Utilities and then Settings for Flash Cards x Disanostics Bhietooth Dutton Suoport agnostics H Blustooth H ZcomimngUtity f Ouctrestor H HWSetup H Sutton Suppor PC Diagnostics TOSHIBA Assist Button Support HW Setup isc Creator Bluet Sample Image Enabling and Disabling Application Cards 2 Click the Open cards case button 3 The Card Case displays two rows of Cards Cards that appear solid not transparent in the bottom row are enabled and can be selected when the Application Cards are displayed
4. Sample Image Warning screen 7 The Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen will appear Please refer to Hard Disk Drive Recovery options on page 64 to explain the available recovery options TOSHIBA lt Selecting a process gt Please select an option System Recovery Options Cancel Sample Image Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen 2 Getting Started Using the Toshiba Dual Pointing Device Checking the HDD operating status After restoring your hard disk drive you can check its status as follows 1 Click Start 2 Right click Computer 3 Select Manage 4 Click Disk Management 5 Highlight the hard disk drive in the Volume list to display its status in the lower portion of the screen Installing drivers and applications The Toshiba Application Installer allows you to reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with your computer To reinstall drivers and applications 1 nan AeA Ww N Click Start All Programs Toshiba Recovery and then TOSHIBA Application Installer Click Next Click the item s you want to install Click Install Follow the on screen prompts to complete the installation process Using the Toshiba Dual Pointing Device Accupoint II primary button TouchPad TouchPad primary button 4 Accupoint II pointing device Accup
5. Creating Recovery DVDs Depending on your system configuration you may be able to copy the hard drive recovery to DVD which gives you the ability to recover your hard disk drive and recover your system if the hard drive recovery partition has been deleted or the hard disk has been replaced on your computer NOTE The system will prompt you to insert the appropriate number of blank DVDs to copy the hard drive recovery If your optical disc drive is not writable contact Toshiba Customer Support to obtain the Recovery media for your system The Toshiba Customer Support Center in the United States is 800 457 7777 outside the United States it is 949 859 4273 To create recovery DVDs 1 6 Click Start All Programs Toshiba Recovery and then Recovery Disc Creator Select DVD to create Recovery media on DVDs Select the items you want to copy by clicking the check box next to the item s Name recovery files applications original bundled drivers and applications or both the recovery files and applications Click Create Insert the first blank DVD into your writable optical drive when prompted Follow the on screen prompts for completing the copy process For more information on using the Recovery media you have created with the preceding steps see Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media on page 69 64 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Hard Disk Drive Recovery opti
6. Mobile Computing 1 25 Disposing of used batteries Disposing of used batteries The life of a battery pack depends on usage When the battery pack needs replacing the main battery light flashes amber shortly after you have fully recharged the battery You must discard a battery if it becomes damaged A WARNING Never attempt to dispose of a battery pack by burning or by throwing it into a fire and never allow exposure to a heating apparatus e g microwave oven Heat can cause a battery pack to explode and or release caustic liquid both which may possibly cause serious injury Always dispose of used battery packs in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations Put insulating tape such as cellophane tape on the electrode during transportation to avoid a possible short circuit fire or electric shock Failure to do so could possibly result in serious injury A WARNING 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
7. Start button Taskbar Notification area Sample Image Windows 7 operating system desktop Important information for Microsoft Windows 7 users 235 Shutting down your computer Shutting down your computer To shut down your Windows 7 computer click Start and then click the Shut down button in the lower right corner of the Start menu Help and Support All Prograrns c f TE re oF Search programs and files Shut down oe a start button shut down button Sample Image Shut down button Checking total memory RAM To check the total amount of memory RAM installed in your Windows 7 computer click Start Control Panel System and Security and then System Installed memory RAM is displayed below the System heading in the System window Using Windows Explorer With Windows Explorer you can view the contents of your storage drive s and start programs or open files To open Windows Explorer on a Windows 7 system click the Windows Explorer icon 2 on the taskbar Follow the procedure below for the task you want to accomplish View the contents ofa 1 Double click Computer in the left part of the window 2 Double click the storage drive icon Double click the folder The folder contents display in the folder right side of the window View a file Double click the file The file opens in the program that was used to create it Start a program Locate the program s executable file this fil
8. The Windows operating system displays the All Programs menu which lists programs and program groups If your program is listed go to step 3 otherwise continue with step 2 NOTE 2 3 If you pause with your mouse on All Programs it will open it up You may need to scroll up or down to see the complete list Click the program group in this example Accessories The Accessories menu is displayed Click the program in this example WordPad WordPad opens To close the program click the Close button in the upper right corner of the program s window 98 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 contents of each drive and folder on your computer To use this method you should know the file name and location of the program s executable file this file ends with exe This example opens WordPad using Windows Explorer 1 Click Start and then All Programs NOTE If you pause with your mouse on All Programs it will open it up You may need to scroll up or down to see the complete list 2 Click Accessories 3 Click Windows Explorer 4 In the left part of the window double click Computer to expand the window 5 Inthe left part of the window
9. To zoom in hold down the Fn key and press 2 to zoom out hold down the Fn key and press 1 For more information about how to use the TOSHIBA Zooming Utility right click the icon in the Notification Area and then click Help Utilities 1 68 TOSHIBA Button Support TOSHIBA Button Support TOSHIBA Button Support allows you to customize the TOSHIBA Assist and Windows Mobility Center buttons These buttons are located above the keyboard To access TOSHIBA Button Support 1 Click the TOSHIBA Button Support icon in the Optimize tab of TOSHIBA Assist The TOSHIBA Button Support window appears pachpi pton CETATE Sample Image TOSHIBA Button Support screen 2 Under Button Name select the button whose function is to be customized 3 Make the desired selections Click Close Utilities CD DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer 1 69 CD DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer This utility can slow the speed of your optical drive to make it run more quietly You can use this utility to make listening to music CDs more enjoyable NOTE When you change the optical drive to Silence 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 7 CD DVD Drive Acoustic Si
10. gt Shut Down pon ei a Arrow Start Shut Down Menu Sample Image Shut Down menu 2 Click Shut Down The operating system turns off the computer 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer including the AC adaptor 4 Remove the main battery For information on removing the main battery see Removing the battery from the computer on page 120 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to locate the memory module slot cover Memory module slot cover 000 000 000 000 00 000 000 000 000 000 000 000 000 000 00 Front of computer Sample Illustration Locating the memory module slot cover 56 Getting Started Adding memory optional 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver loosen the captive screw that secures the memory module slot cover Back of computer Sample Illustration Removing the memory module slot cover 7 Remove the memory module slot cover 8 Place the screw and the cover in a safe place so that you can retrieve them later CAUTION Static electricity can damage the memory module Before you handle the module touch a grounded metal surface to discharge any static electricity you may have built up CAUTION Avoid touching the connector on the memory module or on the computer Grease or dust on the connector may cause memory access proble
11. Access Manager and then select the TrueSuite Access Manager icon For information on enrolling fingerprints and using the utility please refer to your online help file NOTE It is recommended that you complete the Fingerprint practice tutorial before starting fingerprint enrollment The Fingerprint practice tutorial shows how to achieve the highest quality fingerprint samples If you choose to use this utility it is strongly recommended that you delete your fingerprint template data before transferring ownership or disposing of your computer Otherwise personal information and or proprietary information on the internal storage drive may be viewed by a third party For details on how to delete the fingerprint data see your Online help file Utilities 1 13 Fingerprint Authentication Utility Fingerprint Logon The fingerprint utility enables logon to your computer using fingerprints During user enrollment fingerprint samples are saved and associated with the user s Windows user account When the user attempts to log on again the user s fingerprint is read and compared with the user s enrolled fingerprints if the fingerprint is recognized user logon is completed The Fast User Switching feature of the Windows operating system is also supported If user A is logged on and the fingerprint utility verifies the fingerprint of user B who is already enrolled the utility recognizes the fingerprint and switches th
12. After starting your computer for the first time you may want to Add more memory see Adding memory optional on page 53 Connect a mouse see Using a mouse on page 76 Connect a full size keyboard see Using an external keyboard on page 76 Connect an external monitor see Using external display devices on page 74 Connect a local printer see Connecting a printer on page 77 Connect an optional external disk drive see Connecting an optional external diskette drive on page 78 Install PC Cards see Using PC Cards on page 137 48 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 adaptor to connect the computer to a live electrical outlet or to charge the computer s battery AWARNING Never pull ona 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 WARNING Always confirm that the power plug and extension cable plug if used has been fully inserted into the socket to ensure a secure electrical connection Failure to do so may result in a fire or electric shock possibly resulting in serious injury Be careful if you use a multiple connector An overload on one socket could cause a fire or elect
13. Please be kind to our shared environment Check with your local government authority for details regarding where to recycle old batteries or how to dispose of them properly If you cannot find the information you need elsewhere call Toshiba at 800 457 7777 In addition Toshiba s recycling initiatives include recycling programs events and consumer promotions For details visit www ToshibaDirect com select Recycling amp Trade in programs or enter Recycle in the search bar 1 20 Mobile Computing Traveling tips Toshiba is dedicated to preserving the environment by sponsoring Call2Recycle a program of the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation For more information and for drop off locations visit www rbrc org or call 1 800 822 8837 Notice regarding CR coin cell batteries applicable to California U S A only Perchlorate Material special handling may apply See http www dtsc ca gov hazardouswaste perchlorate Traveling tips The environmental precautions listed in Selecting a place to work on page 42 also apply while traveling Never leave your computer on a sunny ledge or in a place where it could get wet or covered in dust Always travel with the computer in a carrying case Toshiba offers a choice of carrying cases for the computer They all provide plenty of extra space for manuals power cords and compact discs Contact your authorized Toshiba representative for more information or
14. Please put the following sticker on devices incorporating this product The frequency bandwidth of this equipment may operate within the same range as industrial devices scientific devices medical devices microwave ovens licensed radio stations and non licensed specified low power radio stations for mobile object identification systems RFID used in factory product lines Other Radio Stations 1 Before using this equipment ensure that it does not interfere with any of the equipment listed above 2 If this equipment causes RF interference to other radio stations promptly change the frequency being used change the location of use or turn off the source of emissions 3 Contact TOSHIBA Direct PC if you have problems with interference caused by this product to Other Radio Stations 12 2 Indication The indication shown below appears on this equipment 1 2 3 2 4DSOF4 oe 4 1 2 4 This equipment uses a frequency of 2 4 GHz 2 DS This equipment uses DS SS modulation OF This equipment uses OFDM modulation The interference range of this equipment is less than 40m EE GS E This equipment uses a frequency bandwidth from 2 400 MHz to 2 483 5 MHz It is possible to avoid the band of mobile object identification systems 3 TOSHIBA Direct PC Monday Friday 10 00 17 00 Toll Free Tel 0120 15 1048 Direct Dial 03 3457 4850 Fax 03 3457 4868 Device Authorization This device obtains the Techn
15. Sample Image TOSHIBA Assist window Secure tab Utiliti TOSHIBA Ante 4 Protect amp Fix The features available in this category are TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility Ta 9104 ee TOSHIBA Assist You can easily access Help and Service Category Contents Eom A PC Diagnostic HDD Tool Protection E SECURE A PROTECT amp FIX OPTIMIZE TOSHIBA You can protect your computer and easily fix it Sample Image TOSHIBA Assist window Protect amp Fix tab 1 48 Utilities TOSHIBA Assist Optimize The features available in this category are TOSHIBA SD Memory Card Format Utility Mouse Utility TOSHIBA Hardware Setup TOSHIBA Zooming Utility TOSHIBA Button Support CD DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer TOSHIBA Accessibility TOSHIBA Assist TOSHIBA Assist You can easily access Help and Service TOSHIBA Category Pe CONNECT cal SD Memory Mouse Zooming TOSHIBA CD DVD Drive Utility Card For J SECURE Button Acoustic Sil ka lt 7 PROTECT amp FIX TOSHIBA Hardw Eome e This utility allows you to make the Fn key sticky that is you can press it once release it and then press an F number key Web site Help Close Sample Image TOSHIBA Assist window Optimize tab Utilities TOSHIBA Application Installer 1 49 TOSHIBA Application Installer The TOSHIBA
16. TOSHIBA Accessibility Setting for Fn StickyKey TOSHIBA Use Fn StickyKey if you want to create Fn key combinations by pressing one key at a time Use Fr StickyKey U Options ress the Fn key twice to lock P ake a sound when Fn key is pressed M StickyKey status on screen S Automatic reset Un stick the Fn key if the keyboard is idle for l Cancel Sample Image TOSHIBA Accessibility window To use TOSHIBA Accessibility 1 Click Start All Programs Toshiba Utilities and then Accessibility or click the Accessibility icon in the Optimize tab of TOSHIBA Assist The TOSHIBA Accessibility window appears Check the Use Fn StickyKey box Put a check mark next to the desired option Click OK Utilities 1 11 Trusted Platform Module TPM Trusted Platform Module TPM NOTE This section only applies to systems with TPM Your Toshiba computer includes the TPM Trusted Platform Module which is a security encryption device for your system s internal storage drive TPM is already included on your system but needs to be installed and enabled using the following procedures To install TPM 1 Launch the TOSHIBA Application Installer from the desktop and install the following packages Infineon Trusted Platform Module Utility Infineon TPM Trusted Platform Module Installation Guide 2 Follow the directions on your screen Once the TPM files have been installed you will need to e
17. Dynamically Switchable This mode is the default setting for your computer and automatically changes the processing frequency and decreases voltage depending on the power source AC Power lIf your computer is connected to the AC adaptor the CPU frequency mode is set to high for faster processing Battery Power lIf your computer is running on battery power the CPU frequency mode is set to low for slower processing Switching the CPU to low allows you to conserve power and extend the operating time of your battery Always Low Sets the CPU speed to low when using either the battery or the AC adaptor Device Config Shows the Device configuration options Display Allows you to change various default settings for the built in display When the computer restarts it remembers the last configuration If data does not appear on the display you are using after starting in Sleep Mode press Fn F5 For more information see Directing the display output when you turn on the computer on page 75 General Allows you to view the current BIOS version or change certain settings back to their default values Keyboard Allows you to configure an external keyboard to emulate the Fn function key and access the wake on keyboard function LAN Allows you to set networking functions Password Allows you to set a user password USB Allows you to enable or disable USB Legacy Emulation 1 O 4 Utilities USB Sleep and Ch
18. Not all functions are supported on all models NOTE some systems also support an additional Swap Image Display mode This mode is available only if the current setting is an extended desktop mode Built in Display and External Monitor or Built in Display and TV In extended desktop mode the image Is split into two sides one side per display device To swap Sides select Swap Image Display Display brightness This TOSHIBA Card decreases or increases the screen brightness This hot key decreases the screen brightness This hot key increases the screen brightness Selecting this Card or pressing either hot key displays the following options F6 F7 Brightness Sample Image Display brightness Move the slider or press the appropriate hot key repeatedly to decrease or increase the display brightness Hot Keys TOSHIBA Cards Hot key functions 223 Disabling or enabling wireless devices F8 yp ON This TOSHIBA Card or hot key enables disables the optional wireless devices installed in your computer The wireless modes are Wi Fi enabled Enables just the Wi Fi module Bluetooth enabled Enables just the Bluetooth module All disabled Disables the Bluetooth and Wi Fi modules All enabled Enables the Bluetooth and Wi Fi modules Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displays the following options F8 Wireless yp ON 60000 Sample
19. See World Wide Web Wi Fi A registered trademark term of the Wi Fi Alliance that stands for Wireless Fidelity and is another term for the communication protocol to permit an 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 adaptor 48 AC power connecting adaptor 49 accessing the Mouse utility in Windows 7 231 Web Camera Application Help in Windows 7 237 accessories docking solutions 142 memory 53 Accupoint using 73 adding memory 53 Alt keys 95 Application Cards 213 audio files 135 audio features 135 B backing up computer in Windows 7 239 backing up files 93 battery changing 120 charge indicator light 50 114 charge not lasting 189 charging 48 50 conserving power 117 disposal 125 low charge 116 monitoring power 50 114 not charging 188 notifications 116 power plan 218 power plan hot key 119 real time clock RTC 111 removing 120 BIOS Setup see TOSHIBA Hardware Setup Bridge Media Adapter inserting memory media 140 removing memory media 141 button power 53 63 start 129 200 250 Index C CD using 102 character keys 94 charging the battery 50 checking device properties status in Windows 7 237 total memory RAM in Windows 7 235 ch
20. The top row contains all of the disabled cards 4 To enable a card drag it from the top row to the bottom row To disable the card drag it from the bottom row to the top row 5 To close the Card Case click the x icon in the top corner of the screen Hot key functions Hot key functions are performed using either the Hot Key Cards or by pressing the associated hot key This section lists the available hot key functions NOTE Hot keys are keys that when pressed in combination with the Fn key turn system functions on and off Hot keys have a legend on the key indicating the option or feature the key controls 21 6 Hot Keys TOSHIBA Cards Hot key functions Volume Mute Or ESC Fn Cva This TOSHIBA Card or hot key enables disables volume mute on your computer When volume mute is enabled no sound will come from the speakers or headphones Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displays the following options ESC Mute KA id Mute Off Sample Image Volume Mute options To enable mute select To disable mute select Q Hot Keys TOSHIBA Cards Hot key functions 21 Lock Instant security This TOSHIBA Card or hot key blanks the display Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displays the following options Fn Pi fa O Sample Image Security options To enable lock select To cancel select The Fn F1 hot key function activa
21. To access the Power Options dialog box in Windows 7 click Start Control Panel System and Security and then Power Options For more information see Turning off the computer more quickly on page 82 Setting battery notifications You can program the computer to alert you when battery power has been depleted to a certain level You can also program the computer to enter Sleep Hibernation mode or shut down when battery power has been depleted to this level To change the default battery usage notification settings in Windows 7 follow these steps 1 Click Start Control Panel System and Security and then Power Options 2 Click Change plan settings under the power plan to be customized Important information for Microsoft Windows 7 users 23 Selecting a power plan 3 Click Change advanced power settings 4 Double click Battery to display the battery options 5 Configure the alarm settings to suit your needs Selecting a power plan To view the Power plan options for your Windows 7 computer click Start Control Panel System and Security and then Power Options For more information see Conserving battery power on page 117 and Power Plans on page 118 Accessing the Mouse utility To configure mouse settings in Windows 7 click Start Control Panel Hardware and Sound and then Mouse under the Devices and Printers heading Accessing Web Camera Application Help If your computer came with
22. V and current A for each device The voltage level must match exactly The amperage rating of the AC adaptor must be equal to or greater than that required by the computer The Windows operating system is not working Once you are familiar with the desktop and used to the way the operating system responds to your work routine you can easily detect if the operating system is not working correctly For example The operating system fails to start after the initial startup appears The operating system takes a long time to start gt eSa The operating system responds differently from the normal routine The screen does not look right Unless a hardware device has failed problems usually occur when you change the system in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device If you experience any of these problems use the options in the Startup menu to fix the problem Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to start properly you may have to change your system s configuration or verify the startup procedure to fix the problem To do this use the options in the Startup menu To open the Startup menu 1 Restart your computer 2 Press F8 when your computer starts and before Windows starts loading The Windows Advanced Boot Options menu displays these options Safe Mode Safe Mode with Networking 1 8 4 lf Something Goes Wrong The Windows
23. click the line that ends in Local Disk C 6 Inthe left part of the window under the Local Disk C icon double click the folder containing the program in this case Program Files Windows Explorer shows the contents of the Program Files folder on the right side of the window The left side of the window shows all the folders contained within the Program Files folder 7 Inthe left part of the window double click Windows NT 8 In the left part of the window double click Accessories Windows Explorer shows the contents of the Accessories folder on the right side of the window 9 In the right part of the window double click wordpad The operating system opens WordPad To close the program click the Close button in the upper right corner of the program s window Learning the Basics Saving your work 99 Starting a program using the Start Search field This example uses the Start menu s Start Search field to start WordPad 1 Click Start to display the Start menu The Start Search field appears at the bottom of the Start menu lia Windows Meeting Space Connect To Start Control Panel Search Default Programs field gt All Programs Help and Support ora Rtn Sample Image Start Search field in Start menu 2 Start typing the program s name wordpad in the Start Search field As you type all matching files and programs are displayed in the Start menu 3 Click WordPad under Program
24. computer s main memory Also called system bus See also bus function keys The keys labeled F1 through F12 typically located on the keyboard Their function is determined by the operating system and or individual programs G ground A conductor to which all components of an electric circuit are connected It has a potential of zero 0 volts is connected to the earth and is the point of reference for voltages in the circuit H hard disk A storage device composed of a rigid platter or platters that can be magnetically coded with data Hard disks hold much more information than diskettes and are used for long term storage of programs and data The primary or only hard disk in a computer is usually fixed but some computers have secondary hard disks that are removable hardware The physical components of a computer system Compare software Glossary 249 Hibernation A feature of many Toshiba computers that saves to the internal storage drive the current state of your work including all open files and programs when you turn the computer off When you turn on the computer again your work is returned to the same state it was when the computer was turned off See also Sleep Suspend high density diskette A 3 5 inch diskette that holds 1 44 MB of data See also diskette hot key 1 A feature in which certain keys in combination with the Fn key can set system options or control system paramete
25. that is shipped with your computer Getting Started 43 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 included with your computer contains helpful information for setting up your work environment and tips for working comfortably throughout the day Precautions Your computer is designed to provide optimum safety and ease of use and to withstand the rigors of travel You should observe certain precautions to further reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the computer Avoid prolonged physical contact with the underside or surface of the computer A WARNING 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 of
26. users should ensure that it is permissible to be connected to the facilities of the local telecommunications company The equipment must also be installed using an acceptable method of connection The customer should be aware that compliance with the above conditions may not prevent degradation of service in some situations Repairs to certified equipment should be coordinated by a representative designated by the supplier Any repairs or alterations made by the user to this equipment or equipment malfunctions may give the telecommunications company cause to request the user to disconnect the equipment Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground connections of the power utility telephone lines and internal metallic water pipe system if present are connected together This precaution may be particularly important in rural areas Caution Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves but should contact the appropriate electric inspection authority or electrician as appropriate 2 The user manual of analog equipment must contain the equipment s Ringer Equivalence Number REN and an explanation notice similar to the following The Ringer Equivalence Number REN of this device can be found on the label affixed to your computer NOTICE The Ringer Equivalence Number REN assigned to each terminal device provides an indication of the maximum number of terminals allowed to be connected to a
27. 802 11b g Ch36 40 44 48 52 56 60 64 149 153 157 161 165 802 114 Wake up on wireless lan function is not available in battery mode 802 1 1b g 2 4 GHz Australia Brunei Canada Chile Hong Kong India Indonesia Malaysia Mexico New Zealand Saudi Arabia Taiwan USA Venezuela Vietnam 802 1 1a 5 GHz Australia Brunei Canada Chile Hong Kong India Indonesia Malaysia Mexico New Zealand Saudi Arabia Taiwan USA Venezuela Vietnam Approved Countries Regions for the Intel Wireless Wi Fi Link 4965AGN This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries regions in the following table CAUTION Do notuse this equipment except in the countries regions in the following table 20 NOTE An adhoc mode is available in Ch1 Ch11 802 11b g An Infrastructure mode is available in Ch1 Ch11 802 11b g Ch36 40 44 48 52 56 60 64 149 153 157 161 165 802 1 1a Antigua Argentina Aruba Bahamas Barbados Belize Bermuda Bolivia Canada Chile Cayman Islands Colombia Costa Rica Curacao Dominican Republic Ecuador El Salvador Grenada Guadeloupe Guyana Haiti Honduras Jamaica Martinique Netherlands Antilles Nicaragua Panama Paraguay Peru Puerto Rico St Kitts St Maarten Suriname Trinidad and Tobago Uruguay USA US Virgin Islands Venezuela lla 11b 11g and 11n wireless are based on IEEE 802 1 1a 802 1
28. ALL and press Enter lf a blank screen appears while you are watching a DVD For applicable models that include an optical drive Your display may be set to automatically turn off after a certain interval To disable this setting in Windows 7 do the following 1 Click Start Control Panel System and Security and then Power Options 2 On the left side of the window click Choose when to turn off the display 3 Select Never in the Turn off the display drop down list Click Save changes If the screen saver appears while you are watching a DVD For applicable models that include an optical drive If the screen saver runs while you are watching a movie or title in Windows 7 use the following steps to disable the screen saver 1 Right click on the desktop and click Personalize on the menu 2 In the lower right corner of the window click Screen Saver 3 Select None from the Screen saver drop down list 4 Click OK Important information for Microsoft Windows 7 users 2 39 Backing up your computer and creating system restore points Backing up your computer and creating system restore points The procedure for backing up your data and creating system restore points is different in Windows 7 than in previous versions of Windows Please refer to the Windows online help system for instructions Click Start Help and Support and then search for back up files Using virtualization technology Available on
29. Application Installer allows you to reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with your computer To reinstall drivers and applications 1 Click Start All Programs Toshiba Recovery and then TOSHIBA Application Installer 2 Click Next TOSHIBA App cation istafer gyes you a TO S fi BA way bo inslal divers and applications onto your syen eee intel ea reel apicar ere orvern Arei yoo le del BF tbatar or a eevee le al in heg eos o in To my ant Bo asa Da bocce ta aial en epi y deer Shea hn bir ie arla ee ht Tae RG Coma or mS Rw ee Pht pet sina oat Por lies __ Sample Image TOSHIBA Application Installer screen 3 Click the item you want to install Tes p as dk ton T ier H L S Penn ncaa Diir p Bet Thea apphcator enables pou ts reac documenta ALES Porting Devica Drvar WEN JOLE Eerad n Pa Aden Aroba leat Aipa a Lars Ly VELLIAN 1a igarra Biri P i irain Lan O SLE tS Belg ar hpa river v8 1H TECE ki Hades orean Zour Diis Comer VI Sad j liar arier a TE DA eI 0125 nd Sitesi i Tiri W E Ty deat Sem i 108 Bt Sample Image TOSHIBA land Installer selection screen 4 Click Install then follow the on screen prompts to complete the installation process 1 50 Utilities Setting passwords Setting passwords Setting a password lets you walk away from your computer while providing additional protection for your files When you set a password you must
30. Click Choose when to turn off the display 202 lf Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits 3 Select Never on When to turn off the display 4 Click Save changes The screen saver runs while you are watching a movie or title If the screen saver is enabled it runs on top of any movie or title you are watching To disable the screen saver 1 Right click on the desktop and click Personalize in the menu 2 Select None for the screen saver 3 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 92 for instructions On a regular basis back up the information stored on your internal storage drive Use Windows to back up files or the entire computer to an optical disc or external hard disk Here are some ways you can do this Use the Windows operating system to back up files or your entire computer to an optical disc or external hard disk Copy files to a rewritable external storage device Connect your computer to the office network and copy files to your network partition Some people use a combination of these methods backing up all files to tape weekly and copying critical files to diskette on a daily basis If you have inst
31. Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displays the following options Sample Image Hibernation options To enable Hibernation mode select To cancel select Hot Keys TOSHIBA Cards Hot key functions 221 Output Display switch This TOSHIBA Card or hot key cycles through the power on display options only the first option is available when you do not have an external monitor attached the last option is available only if you are in Extended Display Mode NOTE some modes are only available with the appropriate device attached and turned on LCD Internal display only LCD CRT Internal display and external monitor simultaneously CRT External monitor only LCD CRT Multi Monitor Internal display and external monitor with one acting as the primary display and the other as an extended desktop Swap Switch primary display between internal display and external monitor when using extended desktop To use a simultaneous mode you must set the resolution of the internal display panel to match the resolution of the external display device Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displays the following options E Output y LCD CRT Multi Monitor OGG Sample Image Display mode options window 222 Hot Keys TOSHIBA Cards Hot key functions Cycle through the display modes then select the desired mode
32. Turn the media so that the contacts metal areas are face down 2 Push the media into the adapter until it locks in place Sample Illustration Inserting memory media CAUTION When inserting memory media do not touch the metal contacts You could expose the storage area to static electricity which can destroy data Exploring Your Computer s Features 1 4 Using the i LINK port Removing memory media 1 Prepare the media for removal by clicking the Safely Remove a Hardware icon in the Notification Area and then selecting the card or device you want to remove If the system is unable to prepare the media for safe removal a message will tell you to try again later If the media can be removed now the system displays Safe to Remove Hardware 2 Gently press the card inward to release it The card pops out slightly 3 Grasp the card and pull it straight out Sample Illustration Removing memory media CAUTION Do not remove memory media while data is being written or read Even when the Windows message copying disappears writing to the media might still be in progress and your data could be destroyed Wait for the indicator light to go out Using the i LINK port The i LINK port on the side of the computer provides an extremely fast data transfer rate In addition to high speed the i LINK port also supports isochronous data transfer the delivery of data at a guaranteed rate T
33. a Web camera see the detailed specs for your computer you can get help on using the Web camera application by clicking Start All Programs TOSHIBA Utilities and then Web Camera Application Help Removing hardware from your computer safely To safely remove hardware for example memory cards USB thumb drives etc from your Windows 7 computer follow these Steps 1 Click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the notification area of the taskbar If the icon is not visible on the taskbar click the Show hidden icons button a on the taskbar Click Eject device name for the device you want to remove Remove the hardware device from the computer when prompted to do so Checking device properties status To view the properties or check the status of a connected device in Windows 7 access the Device Manager by clicking Start Control Panel System and Security and then under System click Device Manager For more information see Checking device properties on page 186 23 8 Important information for Microsoft Windows 7 users Uninstalling programs in Windows 7 Uninstalling programs in Windows 7 To uninstall programs in Windows 7 click Start Control Panel and then Uninstall a program Using IPCONFIG to determine the computer s IP address To determine the computer s IP address in Windows 7 do the following 1 Click Start 2 Type Cmd in the Search programs and files field 3 Enter IPCONFIG
34. a configuration tool for advanced users who understand configuration parameters and the ramifications of changing them Checking device properties Device Manager provides a way to view the properties of a device Properties include the name of the manufacturer the type of device the drivers installed and the system resources assigned to the device To check a device s properties 1 Click Start Control Panel System and Maintenance System and then Device Manager To view the device s installed double click the device type To view the properties double click the device The operating system displays the Device Properties dialog box which provides an array of tabs They may include The General tab which provides basic information about the device lf Something Goes Wrong 1 87 Resolving a hardware conflict The Resources tab which lists resources assigned to the monitor optional external optical drive optional external diskette drive and other power using functions This tab does not appear if the device is not using resources The Driver tab which displays the drivers being used by the device This tab also provides options for updating the driver or rolling back the driver in case the new version is causing a problem The tabs that appear in the dialog box vary from one device to another For more information about Device Manager refer to Windows online Help Memory proble
35. adapter If another computer is on the same network verify that it has network access and can connect to the Internet If for example the other computer cannot browse to a public Web site the ISP s Internet Service Provider service may be disrupted Verify that the Service Set Identifier SSID or network name is correct 1 e that it matches the SSID assigned to the access point you are attempting to connect through SSIDs are case sensitive Toshiba provides a Client Manager utility for setting and managing SSIDs Check the Control Panel s Hardware and Sound Device Manager to verify that the Wi Fi adapter is recognized by the Windows operating system and that the driver is loaded Carefully note any error messages these will be very helpful if you should confer with a support technician at a later time 200 lf Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict gt Verify that the network connection is configured to obtain its Internet Protocol IP address dynamically 1 Click Start and then Network Click View Status Click Details Verify that the DHCP Enabled setting is set to Yes 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 nan AeA WwW N 1 Click Start to open the Start menu 2 Type Cmd in the search field 3 At the top left of the Start menu click cmd exe to open
36. adaptor if you plan to use AC power rather than battery power are properly connected and ready 2 Check to ensure that all optical drives are empty Getting Started 53 Adding memory optional 3 Press and release the power button The on off light glows 4 green a C7 Soy in ons SS A y_y f_y_y Vy A Y A yy EARRANN Sr a L C Tar Sample Illustration Turning on the power The preinstalled operating system will load automatically CAUTION When you turn on the computer for the first time do not turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely Adding memory optional SHa HINT To purchase additional memory modules see the accessories information packaged with your system or visit accessories toshiba com Your computer comes with enough memory to run most of today s popular applications You may want to increase the computer s memory if you use complex software or process large amounts of data NOTE Before adding external devices or memory Toshiba recommends Setting up your software See Setting up your software on page 46 D 4 Getting Started Adding memory optional Installing a memory module Memory modules can be installed in the memory module slots on the base of the computer You will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this procedure A C
37. and release the pointing device s primary button rapidly twice without moving the pointing device In the Windows operating system this refers to the pointing device s left button unless otherwise stated double density diskette A 3 5 inch diskette that can hold up to 720 KB of information half the capacity of a high density diskette See also diskette high density diskette download 1 In communications to receive a file from another computer through a modem or network 2 To send font data from the computer to a printer See also upload drag To hold down the mouse button while moving the cursor to drag a selected object In the Windows operating system this refers to the left mouse button unless otherwise stated driver See device driver DVD An individual digital versatile or video disc See also DVD ROM DVD ROM digital versatile or video disc read only memory A very high capacity storage medium that uses laser optics for reading data Each DVD ROM can hold as much data as several CD ROMs Compare CD ROM emulation A technique in which a device or program imitates another device or program enable To turn on a computer option See also disable executable file A computer program that is ready to run Application programs and batch files are examples of executable files Names of executable files usually end with a bat or exe extension expansion device A devi
38. are not completely familiar with the power management component of the system should use the preset configuration For assistance with setup changes contact Toshiba s Customer Support Center 1 1 2 Mobile Computing Charging batteries Using additional batteries In addition to the main battery you may also have an optional secondary battery not included with your computer If you travel and need to work for many hours without an AC power source you may purchase a battery module for use in the computer or carry additional charged battery packs with you You can then replace a discharged battery and continue working For more information on batteries and accessories see accessories toshiba com Charging batteries The battery needs to be charged before you can use it to power the computer CAUTION Never leave batteries in the battery charger for more than a week at a time Doing so may reduce the potential charge of the battery Always use the battery charger specified by Toshiba You can order a Toshiba battery charger from Toshiba s Web site at accessories toshiba com NOTE Battery charge time may vary depending on the applications power management settings and features used Charging the main battery To charge the main battery while it is in your computer plug the computer into a live electrical outlet The battery charges whether the computer is on or off 2 G TECHNICAL NOTE The recharging of t
39. can also specify an amount of time after which the computer automatically goes into Sleep mode To use any of these methods you first need to enable them using the Power Options feature Click Start Control Panel System and Maintenance and then Power Options The Power Options window appears Click Change plan settings under the power plan to be customized The Edit Plan Settings window appears Change settings for the planc Balanced Tham the weep and dapley wethege that pou wand prar compas bo une i n battery a Plugged in Bp Tun off the dapis 5 mines amaaa Pu he compute bo eee 15 mareata r Doar Zi Adpet deplay bighine i 6 TE Chars sdvarced prem uting Erime SAA uthny Bor the plan Sample Image Edit Plan Settings screen 3 To change the amount of time after which the computer enters Sleep mode Under Put the computer to sleep select the desired amount of time in both the On battery and Plugged in categories OO Getting Started Turning off the computer gt To disable the computer from automatically entering Sleep mode select Never Click Change advanced power settings The Advanced settings tab of the Power Options window appears Advanced settings B Change settings that are currently unavailable Balanced Active z Select the power plan that you want to customize and then choose settings that reflect h
40. computer screens Internet news groups A news group is similar to a chat room but instead of using a dedicated site to converse about a specialized subject with others in real time it uses a Web site as a clearinghouse where all the messages are placed like a gigantic bulletin board Online shopping Many Web sites offer products and services for sale Uploading to and downloading files from the Internet Transferring files from one computer to another is termed uploading transferring data from your computer to a site on the Web or downloading transferring data from a site on the Web to your computer There are several ways to upload or download data It can be as simple as attaching a file or document to an email or you can use the File Transfer Protocol FTP features of your Web browser to transfer large amounts of data Exploring audio features You can use your computer to record sounds using the computer s internal microphone or an optional external microphone You can listen to sound files or audio CDs using the built in speakers headphones or external speakers Recording sounds You may record sounds using the computer s internal microphone or by connecting an optional external microphone Using a microphone 1 If you want to use an external microphone connect it to the computer 1 36 Exploring Your Computer s Features Exploring audio features 2 Click Start All Programs Accessories an
41. connected the printer while the computer is on Disable Sleep mode turn off the computer and turn off the printer Turn the printer back on make sure it is online and then turn the computer back on Try printing another file For example you could create and attempt to print a short test file using Notepad If a Notepad file prints correctly the problem may be in your original file If you cannot resolve the problem contact the printer s manufacturer The printer will not print what you see on the screen Many programs display information on the screen differently from the way they print it See if your program has a print preview mode This mode lets you see your work exactly as it will print Contact the software manufacturer for more information Modem problems This section lists common modem problems The modem will not receive or transmit properly Make sure the cable from the modem to the telephone line is firmly connected to the computer s modem port and the telephone line jack Check the communications parameters baud rate parity data length and stop bits specified in the communications program It should be set up to transmit at 300 1200 2400 4800 9600 14400 28800 33600 bps bits per second or higher Refer to the program s documentation and the modem manual for information on how to change these settings The modem is on set up properly but still does not transmit or receive data Make sure
42. corresponding cutouts in the side of the module If the latches and cutouts do not line up correctly repeat steps 12 13 Sample Illustration Pressing down on the memory module Do not force the memory module into position The memory module should be completely inserted into the socket and level when secured in place Back of computer A Slot B Slot A coe eae Inserting the memory apiiies into the slot NOTE For this model Slot A is the bottom slot Slot B is the top slot If only one memory module is to be installed it must be installed in Slot A Getting Started DO Adding memory optional 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw 15 Re insert the main battery For more information on inserting the main battery see Inserting a charged battery on page 122 16 Turn the computer right side up 17 Reconnect the cables 18 Restart the computer TECHNICAL NOTE You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work Va You can now continue setting up the computer When the operating system has loaded you can verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module If you are adding extra memory after setting up the computer verify that the computer has recognized it correctly as described in Checking total memory on page 61 Removing a memory module If you need to remove a memory module 1 Complete ste
43. covers all aspects of using your computer while traveling Toshiba s energy saver design Your computer enters a low power suspension mode when it is not being used thereby conserving energy and saving money in the process It has a number of other features that enhance its energy efficiency Many of these energy saving features have been preset 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 109 110 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power Your computer contains Toshiba EasyGuard The Toshiba EasyGuard technology is made up of four foundational elements that incorporate hardware and software innovations into various Toshiba computers that address the most common security reliability and connectivity issues faced by computer users EasyGuard Protect and Fix to fortify vital information and vulnerable components against the stress and hazards mobile computers face every day gt EasyGuard Secure to defend your data and your computer against loss theft or viral attack EasyGuard Connect to help users establish a reliable wired or wireless connection effortlessly and quickly EasyGuard Optimize to enable users to customize system settings to be more productive Toshiba EasyGuard technology comprises a number of features some of which may o
44. 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 then click Start Task Manager The Windows Task Manager window appears 1 9 1 80 lf Something Goes Wrong Problems when you turn on the computer 2 Click the Applications tab If a program has stopped responding the words not responding appear beside its name in the list 3 Select the program you want to close then click End Task Closing the failed program should allow you to continue working If it does not continue with the next step 4 Close the remaining programs one by one by selecting the program name then End Task To power off your computer 1 Click Start and then click the arrow next to the Lock button in the lower right part of the Start menu The Shut Down menu appears py Windows Photo Gallery Connect To Switch User 7 Log Off Control Panel lock Default Programs Restart Sleep All Programs Help and Support Hibernate Shut Down Arrow Start Shut Down Men
45. in use indicator light is off Press the drive s eject button The disc tray slides partially out of the drive about 1 inch Grasp the tray and pull it fully open Sample Illustration Drive tray fully extended 5 Hold the disc by its edges and check that it is free of dust If the disc is dusty clean it as described in Caring for optical discs on page 108 Learning the Basics 1 05 Using the optical drive 6 Place the disc carefully in the disc tray label side up Sample Illustration Positioning the disc in the drive 7 Gently press the disc onto the center spindle until it clicks into place Handle DVDs and CDs carefully making contact only with the center hole and edge Do not touch the surface of the disc Do not stack discs If you incorrectly handle the discs you could lose data 8 Make sure the disc is completely on the spindle and is lying flat on the tray CAUTION i 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 If the computer is turned on the default player opens To play the CD or to pause click the Play Pause button To stop the CD click the Stop button 1 06 Learning the Basics Using the optical dr
46. latches away from the memory module The memory module pops up slightly NOTE lf your system has the memory modules stacked on top of one another you must remove the top module first before removing installing the bottom module Getting Started 61 Adding memory optional 3 Gently lift the memory module to a 30 degree angle and slide it out of the slot Back of computer Slot B Sample Illustration an the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw Re insert the main battery For more information on inserting the main battery see Inserting a charged battery on page 122 Turn the computer right side up Reconnect the cables Restart the computer Va TECHNICAL NOTE You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module you can check that the computer has recognized the change To do this 1 Click Start Control Panel System and Maintenance and then System The System window appears The total memory is displayed below the System heading under Memory RAM 62 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration turn off the computer and remove the memory module slot cover complete steps 1 8 in Installing a memory module on page 54 and then check that the module is inserted completel
47. let the battery fully discharge each time However for better accuracy of the battery meter it is helpful to fully discharge the battery periodically Please see Maintaining your battery on page 124 for procedures If the computer is continuously operated on AC power either through an AC adaptor or a port replicator if applicable to your system for an extended period more than a month the battery may fail to retain a charge This may shorten the life of the battery and may cause the battery meter to be inaccurate NOTE For optimum DVD performance it is recommended that you play DVDs while running the computer on AC power For more information about Windows power plans see Power Plans on page 118 The computer also has an internal real time clock RTC battery The RTC battery powers the RTC memory that stores your system configuration settings and the current time and date information It maintains this information for up to a month while the computer is turned off TECHNICAL NOTE Depending on your system the RTC battery may only charge while the computer is turned on Va Power management Your computer ships with the power management options preset to a configuration that will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes CAUTION Changes to these settings may result in system performance or Stability issues Users who
48. light starts flashing remove the battery and continue with the steps below 3 Connect the AC adaptor to the computer Leave the battery out of the computer Try turning the computer on again If the computer starts normally the battery may need charging may be depleted or may be defective Turn the computer on insert the battery and then leave the computer running for several hours which will deliver a slow steady trickle charge to the battery Once the battery has been trickle charged it may begin working correctly again If the trickle charging does not prove effective visit the Toshiba Web site at pcsupport toshiba com and see the Support Bulletin Step Charging the computer s battery click the Ask Iris link and search for the support bulletin by name 4 Connect the AC adaptor to a different power outlet preferably in a different room If the computer starts normally there may be a problem with the AC outlet itself or the voltage level available from it lf Something Goes Wrong 1 83 The Windows operating system is not working 5 Verify that the AC adaptor is the correct unit for your computer model The computer may not be able to start from an AC adaptor that is rated for less current amperage than the computer requires even if the rated voltage is correct and the plug fits correctly in the DC IN socket The labels on the bottom of the computer and the AC adaptor show the specifications for voltage
49. may not include user manuals or all program functionality Introduction 39 This guide NOTE This guide The product specifications and configuration information are designed for a product Series Your particular model may not have all the features and specifications listed or illustrated For more detailed information about the features and specifications on your particular model please visit Toshiba s Web site at pcsupport toshiba com While Toshiba has made every effort at the time of publication to ensure the accuracy of the information provided herein product specifications configurations prices system component options availability are all subject to change without notice For the most up to date product information about your computer or to stay current with the various computer software or hardware options visit Toshiba s Web site at pcsupport toshiba com This guide introduces the computer s features You can hS Read the entire guide from beginning to end Skim through and stop when a topic interests you Use the table of contents and the index to find specific information 40 Introduction Safety icons Safety icons This manual contains safety instructions that must be observed to avoid potential hazards that could result in personal injuries damage to your equipment or loss of data These safety cautions have been classified according to the seriousness of th
50. operating system is not workin p 8 SY 8 Safe Mode with Command Prompt gt h S Enable Boot Logging Enable low resolution video 640x480 Last Known Good Configuration advanced Sd Sd Directory Services Restore Mode Debugging Mode Disable automatic restart on system failure Disable Driver Signature Enforcement Start Windows normally When you highlight each option using the arrow keys Windows displays information about each option at the bottom after Description See your Windows documentation for further explanation NOTE If your computer is connected to a network the Startup menu may display different versions of Safe mode Internet problems My Internet connection is very slow Many factors contribute to the speed with which you can surf the Internet They include network speed network conditions time of day when everyone else is surfing your access can be slow and popularity of the sites you are trying to access If accessing a particular site is very slow try later My browser cannot find the URL address I typed in Make sure you separated the domain names of the address with the forward slash Check the spelling of each name and the syntax of the address carefully A single incorrect letter or missed character will make it impossible for your browser to locate the site My browser cannot find a site I bookmarked The World Wide Web is constan
51. screen 2 Select Recover to out of box state and then click Next A confirmation message displays reminding you that all data will be lost during the recovery process Be sure to save your work to external media before proceeding 3 Click Next to begin the recovery Once complete a message displays that the HDD has been recovered 4 Press any key on the keyboard to restart the computer Getting Started 6 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Erasing the hard disk Erasing the hard disk will delete all data including the partitions Be sure to create recovery DVDs and back up your data to external media before erasing the hard disk The Recovery Wizard allows you to delete all data and partitions from the hard disk To delete the data and partitions from your hard disk 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen select Erase the hard disk and then click Next 2 The next screen lists the two methods you can choose Delete all data and partitions from the hard disk This option deletes all of the data on the hard disk without overwriting the HDD Delete all partitions and overwrite all sectors on the hard disk This option deletes all data then overwrites the entire HDD for security purposes This may take several hours depending on the size of your HDD Erase the hard disk gt Please select the deletion method Delete all data and partitions from the hard disk Debabe all partitions and ovitwrit
52. service upgrade terms and conditions are available at warranty toshiba com To stay current on the most recent software and hardware options for your computer and for other product information be sure to regularly check the Toshiba Web site at pcsupport toshiba com If you have a problem or need to contact Toshiba see If Something Goes Wrong on page 179 Chapter 1 Getting Started This chapter provides tips for using your computer effectively summarizes how to connect components and explains what to do the first time you use your computer The Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort that is shipped with your computer contains important safety information Please read the safety instructions carefully and make sure you fully understand the instructions before you attempt to use your computer in order to avoid potential hazards that could cause bodily injury property damage or damage the computer Selecting a place to work Your computer is portable and designed to be used in a variety of circumstances and locations Setting up a work environment 42 Place the computer on a hard 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 Read the Provide adequate ventilation section in the Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort
53. telephone interface The termination on an interface may consist of any combination of devices subject only to the requirement that the sum of the Ringer Equivalence Numbers of all the devices does not exceed 5 3 The standard connecting arrangement telephone jack type for this equipment is jack type s USOC RJ1 1C y Wireless Interoperability The TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card products are designed to be interoperable with any wireless LAN product that is based on Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum DSSS radio technology and is compliant to The IEEE 802 11 Standard on Wireless LANs Revision A B G as defined and approved by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers The Wireless Fidelity Wi Fi certification as defined by the Wi Fi Alliance The Wi Fi CERTIFIED logo is a certification mark of the Wi Fi Alliance CAUTION B uetooth and Wireless LAN devices operate within the same radio frequency range and may interfere with one another If you use B uetooth and Wireless LAN devices simultaneously you may occasionally experience a less than optimal network performance or even lose your network connection If you should experience any such problem immediately turn off your Bluetooth or Wireless LAN device Please contact Toshiba computer product support on Web site htto www toshiba europe com computers tnt bluetooth htm in Europe or ocsupport toshiba com in the United States for mor
54. the Setup Wizard guides you through the steps to set up your software Follow the on screen instructions Getting detailed product specifications For up to date product information please visit pcsupport toshiba com For detailed product specifications click Product Support search for your model and then click Detailed Specs 233 23 4 Important information for Microsoft Windows 7 users Creating recovery DVDs media Creating recovery DVDs media To access the Toshiba Recovery Media Creator utility to create recovery DVDs media for your Windows 7 computer click Start All Programs My Toshiba and then Recovery Media Creator Follow the on screen prompts to create recovery DVDs media For more information see Hard Drive Recovery Utilities on page 62 Registering your computer with Toshiba To receive periodic updates announcements and special offers applicable to your product register your computer with Toshiba You can register your Windows 7 computer by visiting the Toshiba Web site at www register toshiba com or by clicking Start All Programs My Toshiba and then Toshiba Registration Familiarizing yourself with the Windows 7 desktop The standard features of the Windows 7 desktop are shown in the sample image below Please note that the notification area in Windows 7 was referred to as the System tray in some previous versions of Windows Icons TOSHIBA Liikaa iarere 35
55. the latest ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency Your computer ships with the power management options preset to a configuration that will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes To conserve energy your computer is set to enter the low power Sleep mode which shuts down the system and display within 15 minutes of inactivity in AC power mode We recommend that you leave this and other energy saving features active so that your computer will operate at its maximum energy efficiency You can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button See the Mobile Computing section of the Toshiba User s Guide for more information on using power management settings to conserve computer energy 3 38 Introduction According to the EPA a computer meeting the new ENERGY STAR specifications will use between 20 and 50 less energy depending on how it is used If all U S household and businesses replaced old computers with new ENERGY STAR qualified models we would save more than 1 8 billion in energy costs over the next five years and avoid greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to more than 2 7 million cars If every computer purchased by businesses next year met the new ENERGY STAR requirements businesses would save more than 210 million over the lifetime of those models That is equivalent to lighting 120 million square feet of U S comme
56. 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 QO Resolving a hardware conflict Wireless networking problems NOTE This section provides general troubleshooting tips for networking problems specifically wireless Wi Fi networking The terms and concepts used assume a basic understanding of networks and may be for more advanced users If you need assistance or if you are not familiar with the terminology please see Windows Help and Support or contact your computer technician If your computer is equipped with an internal Wi Fi adapter verify that the Wireless antenna ON OFF switch is ON the wireless indicator light p will be lit Verify that your computer can detect access points or routers If it can detect a Wi Fi access point or router then it may be a configuration issue 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 Hardware and Sound Some Toshiba models may have a Wireless antenna ON OFF 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
57. to begin the restoration Once complete a message displays that the HDD has been recovered Press any key on your keyboard to restart the computer Getting Started 69 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Recovering the C partition with a user specified size CAUTION Resizing and recovering your C drive to its factory default setting reformats all partitions on the HDD for example if you created a D drive it will be deleted during the recovery process and your information will be lost Be sure to save your work to external media first To resize and recover your C drive 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen select Recovery of Factory Default Software and then click Next Select Recover to a custom size partition Specify the size of the C drive Click the up down arrows to increase decrease the C drive size in 1 GB increments NOTE The size of the C drive will display on the progress bar as you make your selections 4 Click Next to begin the restoration Once complete a message displays that the HDD has been recovered 5 Press any key on your keyboard to restart the computer Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media If you need to recover your computer to its default factory state you can rebuild the system using your Hard Drive Recovery Utilities To recover your hard disk drive using the utilities burned to DVDs refer to Creating Recovery DVDs on page 63 1 Insert th
58. to this equipment Operation with noncompliant peripherals or peripherals not recommended by Toshiba is likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception Shielded cables must be used between the external devices and the computer s ports Changes or modifications made to this equipment not expressly approved by Toshiba or parties authorized by Toshiba could void the user s authority to operate the equipment This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions This device may not cause harmful interference This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Contact either Toshiba s Support Web site at pcsupport toshiba com Or call the Toshiba Customer Support Center 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 p
59. up your machine BIOS User Password Set up a power on password in the system BIOS HDD User Password Set up a BIOS password and use the same password for a hard disk password Fingerprint Authentication Register your fingerprints to be used in place of a BIOS and or HDD password when requested Utilities TOSHIBA Security Assist 1 J9 Log on Settings Select this category to set up security options that protect individual user accounts Password of current user Check the status of the Windows password for the account to which you are currently logged on Password of all users Check the status of the Windows password for any additional Windows accounts on this computer Fingerprint Authentication Register your fingerprints to be used in place of your Windows account password to log onto your personal account Resume Setting Select this category to configure which security options you want to use when your system resumes from Sleep or Hibernation Screen Saver Set up what you want your system to do when it comes back from the Windows screen saver Setting for resuming from sleep or hibernation Set up what you want your system to do when it resumes from Sleep or Hibernation Setting for closing the lid Set up what you want your system to do when the display panel is closed or re opened TPM Settings Select this category to set up the Trusted P
60. visit Toshiba s Web site at accessories toshiba com TECHNICAL NOTE When traveling by air you may be required to pass your computer through airport security equipment The X ray equipment will not harm your computer NOTE Before using your computer aboard an aircraft make sure the Wireless antenna ON OFF switch is set to the OFF position if your computer has wireless LAN capability Chapter 4 Exploring Your Computers Features In this chapter you will explore some of the special features of your computer Exploring the desktop The desktop is the launching pad for everything you can do in the Windows operating system You use its features to start programs find documents set up system components and perform most other computing tasks qA 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 12 1 2 8 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 Notification Area and background pattern Icons TOSHIBA Start button Taskbar Notification Area Sample Image Windows operating system desktop Icons An icon represents a folder file or program that can be quickly activate
61. with the computer off 107 Caring for optical discs vo eee essere 108 Toshiba s online resources ccc ceccccceeeeeceeees 108 Contents 31 Chapter 3 Mobile COMPUTING cesses 109 Toshiba s energy Saver design 109 Running the computer on battery power 110 Battery Notice ccce 110 Power management ccecsseeeseesseeeeeens 111 Using additional batteries 0 0 112 Charging batteries 112 Charging the main battery cee 112 Charging the RTC battery eee 113 Monitoring main battery poWel cccceeeeee 114 Determining remaining battery power 115 What to do when the main battery runs CONT AAEE 116 Setting battery notifications 0 0 116 Conserving battery pOWEr ccecce 117 Os El Se 118 Using a hot key to set the Power Plan 119 Changing the main battery eee 120 Removing the battery from the computer 120 Inserting a charged battery ccce 122 Taking care of your battery ccce 123 Safety precautions ou cece eeeseeeeseeeees 123 Maintaining your battery accens 124 Disposing of used batteries nnen 125 Traveling HOS ciceececnntareccoiceaceesecinenroneancscneiexsaaenee 126 Chapter 4 Exploring Your Computer s Features 127 Exploring ING desktp osinnb 127 Finding your way around the desktop 128 Setting up for communications 130 Connecting your computer to a network 130 Connecting a mo
62. you are using your computer at the office then you probably connect to the Internet through your company s network See your network administrator about connecting to the Internet Surfing the Internet Once connected to the Internet the Web browser displays a home page for example your ISP s home page on the Internet or your company s Web site home page To visit a desired Web site type in the Web address The Web address or Uniform Resource Locator URL is a unique identifier for that computer system linked to the Internet Web addresses can also appear within a Web page s text and are known as links Clicking a link automatically transfers your Web browser to that site You can also use a Search Engine a Web site specifically designed to help you look for information Internet features The Internet offers many types of communication tools to help you perform many tasks lt Internet email To send and receive email of your own you need a mailbox on the Web or an email address Exploring Your Computer s Features 1 35 Exploring audio features gt Sd If you have an account with an ISP you can probably set up an email address at the same time you sign up for the service Internet chat rooms A chat room is a Web site that offers a place where people with similar interests and ideas communicate in real time one on one or in groups by typing messages which are instantly viewed by others on their
63. 1b 802 11 and 802 1 1n respectively The IEEE 802 1 1n specification has not been finalized and is currently in draft release The TOSHIBA 1 1a b g n Wireless LAN Adapters are based on the Draft Release Version 1 0 of the IEEE 802 11n specification An adapter with 11a b 1 la b g or 1 1a b g n can communicate on any of its supported formats the actual connection will be based on the access point to which it connects Connection compatibility with the wireless equipment in Draft 11n mode is not guaranteed The Draft 11n function cannot be used with WEP TKIP Draft 11n mode can be used only with WPA PSK AES mode or no security mode Bluetooth Wireless Technology Interoperability Bluetooth Cards from TOSHIBA are designed to be interoperable with any product with Bluetooth wireless technology that is based on Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum FHSS radio technology and is compliant to o 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 21 CAUTION Bluetooth wireless technology is a new innovative technology and TOSHIBA has not confirmed compatibility of its B uetooth products with all computers and or equipment using B uetooth wireless technology other than TOSHIBA portable computers Always use B uetooth cards from TOSHIBA in order to enable wireless network
64. 81 Error checking 192 eSATA connecting to the eSATA USB combo port 207 expansion capability 142 exploring the desktop 127 external monitor not working 191 mouse 76 external diskette drive connecting 78 external display adjusting 76 F FAT File Allocation Table 192 file extensions 101 file backing up 93 files backing up 102 printing 101 restoring 102 saving 99 fingerprint authentication 172 fingerprint Authentication Utility using 172 Fn keys 95 function keys 95 H hardware conflicts 185 resolving 186 headphones using 136 Help and Support Windows operating system 185 Hibernation mode 80 configuring 84 starting again from 86 hot key display brightness 222 Hibernation mode 220 keyboard overlays 226 Lock Instant security 217 Output Display switch 221 power plan 218 Sleep mode 219 volume mute 216 Zoom Display resolution 225 zooming 226 Hot Key Cards 211 Hot key functions 215 hot key power plan 119 http 133 i LINK port 141 icon 128 desktop 128 moving to desktop 128 recycle bin 128 safety 40 installation memory module 54 installing memory modules 53 mouse 76 instant passwords using 150 Internet bookmarked site not found 184 connecting to 134 features 134 slow connection 184 surfing 134 uploading and downloading files 135 URL address not found 184 using 133 Internet Service Providers 133 ISPs 133 J jack RJ 11 132 258 Index K keyboard character keys 94 function key
65. A Ni A Sample Illustration Function keys Special Windows keys Windows button o Application key LZ Sample Illustration Special Windows keys Your computer s keyboard has one key and one button that have special functions in Windows Windows button Opens the Start menu Application key Has a similar function as the secondary mouse button 96 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Overlay keys The keys with gray numbers and symbols on the front of them form the numeric and cursor overlay This overlay lets you enter numeric data or control the cursor as you would using the 10 key keypad on a desktop computer s keyboard Sl GEE GEG T 9 j SHIFT A Z V B lt ID Sa o DEL PEELE ITR Sample Illustration Numeric and cursor control overlay 4 Using the overlay to type numeric data The keys with the numbers on their right front are the numeric overlay keys To turn the numeric overlay on press Fn and F11 simultaneously The numeric mode light on the keyboard indicator panel glows when the numeric overlay is on To disable the numeric overlay hold down the Fn key and press F11 again The numeric mode light on the keyboard indicator panel goes
66. AUTION fthe computer has been running recently the memory module may be hot The surrounding area may also be hot Allow the module to cool to room temperature before replacing It Avoid touching the cover the module and the surrounding area before they have cooled Failure to follow these directions could result in minor bodily injury CAUTION 0 avoid damaging the computer s screws use a small Phillips screwdriver that is in good condition CAUTION Installing a memory module with the computers power on may damage the computer the module or both The computer has two memory slots Slot A and Slot B You can install one or two memory modules CAUTION Before you install or remove a memory module turn off the computer using the Start menu If you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in Sleep or Hibernation mode data will be lost NOTE For this model Slot A is the bottom slot Slot B is the top slot If only one memory module is to be installed it must be installed in Slot A Getting Started DH Adding memory optional If the computer is on begin at step 1 otherwise skip to step 3 1 Click Start and then click the arrow next to the lock button in the lower right corner of the Start menu The Shut Down menu appears 5 Windows Photo Gallery Connect To Switch User Log Off Control Panel Lock Default Programs Restart All Programs Help and Support Sleep Hibernate
67. Illustration Connecting to a wall jack NOTE Connect the built in modem only to ordinary analog phone lines Never connect the built in modem to a digital line ISDN Never connect the built in modem to the digital connector on a public telephone or to a digital private branch exchange PBX Never connect the built in modem to a key telephone system for residences or offices Connection to any communication line other than an analog phone line could cause a computer system failure Now you are ready to send a fax or use the modem to connect to an online service or the Internet Exploring Your Computer s Features 1 33 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 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 proto
68. Image Wireless communication options To enable Wi Fi select To enable Bluetooth select To enable all select To disable all select 0 To cancel select 224 Hot Keys TOSHIBA Cards Hot key functions Disabling or enabling the Toshiba Dual Pointing Device This TOSHIBA Card or hot key enables disables the Toshiba Dual Pointing Device For more information on using the Toshiba Dual Pointing Device see Using the Toshiba Dual Pointing Device on page 72 Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displays the following options F9 Touch Pad 0 2 Enable Sample Image Disable or Enable Toshiba Dual Pointing Device options To enable the Toshiba Dual Pointing Device select To disable the Toshiba Dual Pointing Device select Hot Keys TOSHIBA Cards Hot key functions 220 Zoom Display resolution This TOSHIBA Card or hot key switches screen resolution Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displays the following options Fn EK Space bar Normal O Sample Image Screen resolution options Cycle through the screen resolutions then select the desired resolution 220 Hot Keys TOSHIBA Cards Hot key functions Keyboard hot key functions Fn Peal This hot key turns the cursor control overlay on and off This hot key turns the numeric overlay on and off This hot key turns the scrol
69. RRUPTED OR ERROR FREE YOU AGREE THAT TOSHIBA ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS SHALL HAVE NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR DAMAGE TO OR LOSS OF ANY BUSINESS PROFITS PROGRAMS DATA 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 AFFILIATE
70. S AND SUPPLIERS DISCLAIM ANY AND ALL LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF THE COMPUTER PRODUCTS IN ANY CRITICAL APPLICATIONS IF YOU USE THE COMPUTER PRODUCTS IN A CRITICAL APPLICATION YOU AND NOT TOSHIBA ASSUME FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR SUCH USE FCC Notice Declaration of Conformity 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
71. SHIBA Assist The TOSHIBA Assist window appears gt gt gt gt gt e Sd TOSHIBA Assist You can easily access Help and Service af i A PROTECT amp FIK E OF TIMLEE You Can connect pou computer bo rmeiwwork nant caib Sample Image TOSHIBA Assist window The TOSHIBA Assist offers four categories of options Connect Secure Protect amp Fix Optimize Utilities 1 45 TOSHIBA Assist Connect The features available in this category are ConfigFree Connectivity Doctor Bluetooth Settings Bluetooth Local COM Settings TOSHIBA TOSHIBA Assist You can easily access Help and Service Category Contents i ft Pe CONNECT 23 ConfigFree Bluetooth Bluetooth Connectiv Settings Local CO J SECURE PROTECT amp FIX OPTIMIZE You can connect your computer to network more easily Web site Help Sample Image TOSHIBA Assist window Connect tab 1 46 Utilities TOSHIBA Assist Secure The features available in this category are Supervisor password User password TOSHIBA Security Assist TOSHIBA Assist You can easily access Help and Service Category Contents CONNECT ie ky a Supervisor User TOSHIBA password password Security Assist E SECURE PROTECT amp FIX O OPTIMIZE TOSHIBA You can connect your computer to network more easily
72. SHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool window 3 Select the devices that you would like to test by clicking the check box that appears to the left of the device NOTE Click the plus and minus symbols to expand and collapse the categories 4 Click Start Diagnostics when you are ready to begin the tests Utilities 1 5 TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility The TOSHIBA HDD Protection utility controls your computer s hard disk drive HDD protection feature which parks the HDD whenever motion is detected on the computer Using this utility you can enable or disable hard disk drive HDD protection and set the motion detector s sensitivity level for AC power and battery power operation To use the TOSHIBA HDD Protection utility 1 Click Start All Programs Toshiba Utilities and then 3 HDD Protection or click the HDD Protection icon in the Protect amp Fix tab of TOSHIBA Assist The TOSHIBA HDD Protection Properties window appears t TOSHIBA HDD Protection Properties TOSHIBA HDD Protection Using the acceleration sensor built in the PC HDD Protection detects vibration shocks and similar signs in the PC and automatically moves the HDD head to a safe position to reduce the risk of damage that could be caused by head to disk contact HDD Protection Choose whether to enable or disable HDD Protection on Detection Level Higher Detection Level is more sensitive for the m
73. SI 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 Smart Card Reader Available on certain models Your computer includes a Smart Card Reader This allows you to use a Smart Card for added security purposes There are several different Smart Cards available for purchase as well as the software application needed Visit your local electronics store or check the Web for other sources Sample Illustration Smart Card Reader 1 40 Exploring Your Computer s Features Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot The Bridge Media Adapter slot supports the use of Memory Stick Memory Stick PRO Secure Digital SD MMC MultiMediaCard or xD Picture Card media These media can be used with a variety of digital products digital music players cellular phones PDAs digital cameras digital video camcorders etc The Bridge Media Adapter slot may also support other types of media For a complete list of supported media visit Toshiba s Web site at accessories toshiba com NOTE Do not use the Copy Disk function for this type of media To copy data from one media to another use the drag and drop feature of the Windows operating system Inserting memory media The following instructions apply to all types of supported media devices 1
74. Setting a supervisor password CAUTION l you choose to set a supervisor or user password Toshiba strongly recommends that you save your password in a location where you can later access it should you not remember it Toshiba is not responsible for any losses that may occur to you your organization or others as a result of the inability to access your computer To set a supervisor password 1 Click Start All Programs Toshiba Utilities and then TOSHIBA Assist The TOSHIBA Assist window appears On the left side click the Secure tab Jg 3 Click the Supervisor Password icon The Supervisor Password tab of the TOSHIBA Password Utility window appears ta TOSHIBA Password Utility User Password Supervisor Password e This tab lets you set conditions for Supervisor Password Supervisor Password EES Sie User Policy TOSHIBA Antitheft Protection Timer Supervisor Password is required prior to set up Antitheft Protection Timer OK Cancel Apply Sample Image Supervisor Password tab 4 Click Set 5 Enter your password and then enter it again to verify 152 Utilities Setting passwords 8 Click Set Click OK if you want to save the password to a text file on a diskette or media of your choice or click Cancel to continue without saving the password to a text file Shut down the system to complete the process Deleting a supervisor password T
75. TOSHIBA Leading Innovation gt gt gt Tecra M10 Series Users Guide If you need assistance Toshiba s Support Web site pcsupport toshiba com Toshiba Customer Support Center 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 179 in this guide If you are using Microsoft Windows 7 Please read Appendix D on page 233 first for important information regarding your Windows 7 system GMAD00223010 09 09 2 AWARNING Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm Wash hands after handling Model Tecra M10 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 UNINTE
76. The Check Disk box appears lf Something Goes Wrong 1 93 Resolving a hardware conflict 6 You can choose one or both options Automatically fix file system errors Scan for and attempt recovery of bad sectors 7 Click Start Error checking tests and repairs the disk Your hard disk seems very slow If you have been using your computer for a long time your files may have become fragmented Run Disk Defragmenter To do this click Start All Programs Accessories System Tools and then Disk Defragmenter After it opens click Defragment now Your data files are damaged or corrupted Refer to your software documentation for file recovery procedures Many software packages automatically create backup files You may also be able to recover lost data using utility software Consult your network administrator Some programs run correctly but others do not This is probably a configuration problem If a program does not run properly refer to its documentation and check that the hardware configuration meets its needs A diskette will not go into the optional external diskette drive You may already have a diskette in the drive Make sure the drive is empty You may be inserting the diskette incorrectly Hold the diskette with the hub side facing down and insert it so that the metal head window cover goes into the drive first The metal cover or a loose label may be obstructing the path into the drive C
77. a Caicos Islands Cambodia Canada Cayman Islands China Costa Rica Croatia Curacao Netherlands Antilles Cyprus Czech Republic Denmark Egypt Estonia Falkland Islands Finland France French Guinea French Polynesia Germany Gibraltar Greece Guadeloupe Hungary Iceland India Indonesia Ireland Italy Japan Kenya Kuwait Latvia Liechtenstein Lithuania Luxemburg Malaysia Malta Martinique Mayotte Mexico Monaco Montserrat Morocco Netherlands New Caledonia New Zealand Norway Oman Paraguay Philippines Poland Portugal Qatar R union Romania Russia Saint Martin San Marino Saudi Arabia Serbia Singapore Slovakia Slovenia South Africa South Korea Spain Sweden Switzerland Tahiti Taiwan Turk Islands Ukraine UAE United Kingdom Uruguay United Arab Emirates USA Vatican Vietnam Virgin Islands Zimbabwe following table Approved Countries Regions for use for the Atheros AR5BXB72 2 4 5GHz 11n minicard This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries regions in the CAUTION Donotuse this equipment except in the countries regions in the following table NOTE This device works on passive scan only A peer to peer mode is not available in 802 11a and Turbo Mode Argentina Australia Austria Azerbaijan Bahrain Belgium Brazil Bulgaria Canada Chile China PRC Cyprus Czech Republic Denmark Ecuador Egypt Finland France G
78. al headphones or speakers check that they are securely connected to your computer The computer emits a loud high pitched noise This is feedback between the microphone and the speakers It occurs in any sound system when input from a microphone is fed to the speakers and the speaker volume is too loud Adjust the volume control PC Card problems PC Cards PCMCIA compatible include many types of devices such as a removable hard disk additional memory or a pager Most PC Card problems occur during installation and setup of new cards If you are having trouble getting one or more of these devices to work together several sections in this chapter may apply Resource conflicts can cause problems when using PC Cards See Resolving a hardware conflict on page 185 If your system does not have built in drivers for your PC Card and the card did not come with an operating system driver it may not work under the operating system Contact the manufacturer of the PC Card for information about using the card under the operating system 1 96 lf Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 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 computer with a PC Card slot is available try the card in that machine If the card malfunctions again it may be defective Reso
79. al or recognition is not successful within a fixed duration Utilities 1 15 Config ree The recognition success rate may differ from user to user Toshiba does not guarantee that this fingerprint recognition technology will be error free Toshiba does not guarantee that the fingerprint reader will recognize the enrolled user or accurately screen out unauthorized users at all times Toshiba is not liable for any failure or damage that might arise out of the use of this fingerprint recognition software or utility ConfigFree NOTE All references to Bluetooth in this section are applicable only if Bluetooth is available on your system ConfigFree is a set of utilities that makes it easy to control communication devices and network connections ConfigFree also lets you identify communication problems and create profiles for easy switching between locations and communication networks NOTE For more information on using ConfigFree see the ConfigFree online Help The ConfigFree utilities include the following Connectivity Doctor The Connectivity Doctor utility is used to analyze network connections and fix networking problems with your computer For more information see Connectivity Doctor on page 176 Profile Settings The Profiles utility lets you switch between network configurations For more information see Profile Settings on page 177 Getting Started This section c
80. allation 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 o Create a Restore Point refer to Saving system configuration with Restore Points on page 203 Before installing anything use the System Restore utility to set a Restore Point see the section titled Restore Points If anything goes wrong you will then be able to easily restore the Windows operating system to the state it was in prior to the installation undoing any changes that the installation process introduced Back up your critical data see Backing up your data or your entire computer with the Windows operating system on page 205 Have your factory Restore Reconfiguration CD s on hand in case you need any files from them available on certain models Do not guess follow directions carefully It is often necessary to run an installation utility first before connecting a new hardware item to the computer If the device is connected first it may be very difficult to complete the installation successfully Always carefully follow the installation instructions that accompany the hardware or software Restart the Windows operating system Always restart the Windows operating system after each installation even if the installation utility does n
81. alled 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 internal storage drive 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 lf Something Goes Wrong 203 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 the Windows operating system The Windows operating system offers some easy to use features for backing up your Windows settings and your data documents and other important files Take advantage of these features to protect yourself from much more difficult and time consuming restoration procedures and to safeguard your valuable data from loss Saving system configuration with Restore Points The System Restore feature of the Windows operating system quickly creates Restore Points snapshots of your Windows operating
82. allow better accuracy of the battery meter To fully discharge your battery pack Periodically disconnect the computer from a power source and operate it on battery power until the battery pack fully discharges Before doing so follow the steps below 1 2 5 Turn off the computer s power Disconnect the AC adaptor and turn on the computer s power If it does not turn on go to step 4 Operate the computer on battery power for five minutes If the battery pack has at least five minutes of operating time continue operating until the battery pack is fully discharged If the battery light flashes or there is some other warning to indicate a low battery go to step 4 Connect the AC adaptor to the computer and the power cord cable to a power outlet The DC IN or AC power light should glow 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 adaptor and power cord cable 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 If you are not going to use the computer for more than eight hours disconnect the AC adaptor Store spare battery packs in a cool dry place out of direct sunlight
83. an instant password 150 Using a supervisor password 151 Using a user password ccccccceeseeeeeesseeeeees 152 Deleting a user password 153 TOSHIBA Security Assist 2 00 154 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 000 156 Contents 33 TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility 0 a 157 TOSHIBA SD Memory Card Format Utility 158 TOSHIBA SD Memory Boot Utility 159 Booting from a bootable SD card 160 Mouse Utility 161 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 162 USB Sleep and Charge Utility ee 164 Starting the USB Sleep and Charge Utility 164 USB Sleep and Charge ccnn 164 Enabling USB Sleep and Charge ccce 166 Power supply mode settings 166 Battery settings nerens 166 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility eee 167 TOSHIBA Button Support cesses 168 CD DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer 169 TOSHIBA Accessibility 0 0 cc secceeeseeeeees 170 Trusted Platform Module TPM oas 171 Fingerprint Authentication Utility 172 Fingerprint utility limitations 0 eee 172 Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility 172 Fingerprint Logon ccrcutecatdestonceeeecetokteeciates 173 Care and maintenance of your fingerprint OT enO E 173 Fingerprint reader limitations 174 CONFIGFee eo ee ceceeeseecescessessecesserseeereereensetereen 175 Getting Started 175 ConfigFree Utilities oo eee eeeeeceeeeeeeeen 176 Chapter 6 If Something Goes Wrong sses 179 Problems that are easy tO fiX nnne 179 Problems when you t
84. and Germany Greece Ireland Italy Luxembourg Netherlands Norway Portugal Sweden UK dS O TOO O allowed x forbidden To remain in conformance with European spectrum usage laws for Wireless LAN operation the above 2 4 GHz and 5 GHz channel limitations apply The user should use the wireless LAN utility to check the current channel of operation If operation is occurring outside of the allowable frequencies as listed above the user must cease operating the Wireless LAN at that location and consult the local technical support staff responsible for the wireless network The 5 GHz Turbo mode feature is not allowed for operation in any European Community country This device must not be operated in ad hoc mode using channels in the 5 GHz bands in the European Community Ad hoc mode provides a direct communication between two client devices without a Wireless LAN Access Point This device must be used with Access Points that have employed and activated a radar detection feature required for European Community operation in the 5 GHz bands This device will operate under the control of the Access Point in order to avoid operating on a channel occupied by any radar system in the area The presence of nearby radar operation may result in temporary interruption of operation of this device The Access Point s radar detection feature will automatically restart operation on a channel free of radar You may consult w
85. ard includes two Enter Ctrl and Alt keys editing keys cursor positioning keys and a numeric keypad Your computer s keyboard includes only one Enter key Most of the time this does not matter However some programs assign separate functions to the regular and numeric pad Enter keys on the full sized keyboard Using the Fn key you can simulate the separate key as follows Press Fn and Enter simultaneously to simulate the Enter key on the numeric pad of the enhanced keyboard Pressing the Fn key simultaneously in combination with one of the specially marked keys allows you to emulate a full size keyboard Learning the Basics O5 Using the keyboard Ctrl Fn and Alt keys CTRL ALT Sample Illustration Ctrl Fn and Alt keys The Ctrl Fn and Alt keys do different things depending on the program you are using For more information see your program documentation Function keys The function keys not to be confused with the Fn key are the 12 keys at the top of the keyboard F1 through F12 are called function keys because they execute programmed functions when pressed Used in combination with the Fn key function keys marked with icons execute specific functions on the computer For example Fn F9 turns off the TouchPad For more information see Hot key functions on page 215 Sa gt gt 4 gt A 4 gt FA F2 F3 F4 F5 m F F8 i a e f 2 0 vfi ap f o va p XX A XN A NN
86. arefully inspect the diskette If the metal cover is loose replace the diskette If the label 1s loose replace the label and try inserting the diskette again The drive cannot read a diskette Try another diskette If you can access the second diskette the first diskette not the drive is probably causing the problem Run Error checking on the faulty diskette for instructions see Disk or internal storage drive problems on page 192 1 904 lf Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Optical drive problems You cannot access a disc in the drive If the optical drive is an external drive make sure that the drive s cable is properly connected to the computer Make sure the tray that holds the optical disc is closed properly Press gently until it clicks into place Open the tray and remove the disc Make sure the tray is clean Any dirt or foreign object can interfere with the laser beam Examine the disc to see if it is dirty If necessary wipe it with a clean cloth dipped in water or a neutral cleaner Replace the disc in the tray Make sure that the disc is lying flat label side up Close the tray carefully making sure it has shut completely You press the disc eject button but the drive tray does not slide out Make sure the computer is connected to a power source and turned on The optical drive eject mechanism requires power to operate Make sure a program is not accessing the drive and pr
87. arge Utility USB Sleep and Charge Utility This utility displays whether the USB Sleep and Charge function is enabled or disabled and shows the position of the USB port that supports the USB Sleep and Charge function It also displays the remaining battery capacity Starting the USB Sleep and Charge Utility To start this utility click Start All Programs Toshiba Utilities and then USB Sleep and Charge USB Sleep and Charge Your computer can supply USB bus power DC 5V to the USB port even when the computer is in Sleep Mode Hibernation Mode or shutdown state powered off This function can only be used for the port that supports the USB Sleep and Charge function hereinafter called compatible port The compatible port is the USB port that has the 4 symbol icon You can use the USB Sleep and Charge function to charge certain USB compatible external devices such as mobile phones or portable digital music players However the USB Sleep and Charge function may not work with certain external devices even 1f they are compliant with the USB specification In those cases power on the computer to charge the device Utilities USB Sleep and Charge Utility 1 69 NOTE When USB Sleep and Charge function is set to Enabled USB bus power DC 5V will be supplied to the compatible port even when the power of the computer is turned OFF USB bus power DC 5V is similarly supplied to the external d
88. arted 8 Turning off the computer Sleep mode The Sleep command places the computer into a power saving mode Sleep saves the current state of the computer to memory so that when you restart the computer you can continue working from where you left off NOTE After your computer sleeps for an extended period of time the Windows operating system may save any open documents and programs to your internal storage drive and then shuts down the computer Factors to consider when choosing Sleep While in Sleep mode the computer uses some main battery power Because the state of the system is stored in memory you will lose data if the main battery discharges while the computer is in Sleep mode Restarting from Sleep takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after turning off the computer using the Hibernation or Shut down commands When starting up again the computer returns to the mode in which you left it including all open programs and files you were using Ifthe battery charge becomes critically low the computer will try to enter Hibernation mode CAUTION lf you power down using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully your unsaved information will be lost Be sure to Save your work first For information on using Sleep see Using and configuring Sleep mode on page 86 82 Getting Started Turning off the computer Using the Sh
89. ay not record on certain optical media that bear the applicable logo or play back optical media recorded by other computers or optical media recorders Additionally certain optical media recorded on your optical drive may not play back or operate properly on other computers or optical media players These problems are not due to any defect in your Toshiba computer or optical drive Please refer to your computer s product specification for listing of specific format compatibilities Copy protection technology may also prevent or limit recording or viewing of certain optical media For details on how to use the software please refer to the respective Online Help menus Removing a disc with the computer on To remove an optical disc with the computer turned on 1 Press the eject button on the drive CAUTION Do not press the eject button while the in use indicator light is glowing Doing so could damage the disc or the drive Also if the disc is still spinning when you open the disc tray wait for it to stop spinning before you remove it 2 Pull the tray out until it is fully open remove the disc and place it in its protective cover 3 Gently press the tray in to close it Removing a disc with the computer off To remove a disc with the computer turned off 1 Insert a slender object such as a straightened paper clip into the manual eject hole The disc tray slides partially out of the drive about 1 inch Ne
90. basic input output system Basic instructions stored in read only memory ROM containing the information the computer needs to check hardware and load the operating system when you start up the computer bits per second bps A way of measuring the speed at which information is passed between two devices This is the basic unit of measure used in modem communications and is similar but not identical to the baud rate See also baud rate boot To start the computer The term boot originates from bootstrap program as in pulling itself up by its bootstraps a program that loads and initializes the operating system See also reboot boot disk See system disk boot priority startup sequence The order in which the computer accesses its internal storage 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 internal storage drive bus An electrical circuit that connects the central processing unit CPU with other parts of the computer such as the video adapter disk drives and ports It is the pathway through which data flows from one device to another See also bus speed frontside bus bus speed The speed at which the central processing unit CPU communicates with the other parts of the computer cache A section of very fast memory in which frequently used information is duplicated for qui
91. be customized The Edit Plan Settings window appears 3 Click Change advanced power settings The Advanced settings tab of the Power Options window appears i Power Options Advanced settings Select the power plan that you want to customize and P then choose settings that reflect how you want your computer to manage power Change settings that are currently unavailable Balanced Active z B Power buttons and lid amp Lid close action On battery Sleep Plugged in Sleep Power button action On battery Sleep Plugged in Sleep S Start menu power button On battery Sleep Plunanerd in Sleen Sample Image Advanced settings tab of Power Options screen 4 Click Power buttons and lid to display the actions that you can configure 5 Select Hibernate for the options you want NOTE These options can be set separately for how they operate while the computer is running on battery power or while connected to AC power gt Lid close action Set this option to Hibernate if you want the computer to go into Hibernation mode when you close the display panel 86 Getting Started Turning off the computer Power button action Set this option to Hibernate if you want the computer to go into Hibernation mode when you press the power button Start menu power button Set this option to Hibernate if you want the computer to go into Hibernation mode when you cl
92. ce 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 NOTE The above Caution information applies to products that operate with an 802 114 device EU Declaration of Conformity TOSHIBA declares that this product conforms to the following Standards Supplementary The product complies with the Information requirements of the Low Voltage Directive 73 23 EEC the EMC Directive 89 336 EEC and or the R amp TTE Directive 1999 S EC This product is carrying the CE Mark in accordance with the related European Directives The party responsible for CE Marking is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH Hammfelddamm 8 41460 Neuss Germany 10 The European Union WEEE Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive Information The European Union WEEE Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive is intended to protect the quality of the environment and human health through the responsible use of natural resources and the adoption of waste management strategies that focus on recycling and reuse This Directive requires produce
93. ce 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 248 Glossary F file A collection of related information saved on disk with a unique name A file may be a program information used by a program or a document See also document file allocation table FAT The section of a storage drive that keeps track of the location of stored files file name A set of characters that uniquely identifies a file within a particular folder It consists of two parts the actual name and the file name extension See also file extension file extension The three characters following the period pronounced dot at the end of a file name The extension indicates the type of file Examples are exe for program files and hlp for help files See also file name folder Also called directory A container for organizing files saved to a disk A folder is symbolized on screen by a graphical image icon of a file folder A folder can contain files and other folders 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
94. certain models Your computer may support virtualization technology that enables you to run Windows XP compatible applications on your Windows 7 computer This gives you the flexibility to continue using legacy applications while still benefiting from Windows 7 improvements Virtual Windows XP Mode is supported only on systems running Windows 7 Professional or Windows 7 Ultimate To take advantage of Virtual Windows XP Mode you may need to enable the Virtualization Technology setting in your computer s BIOS Basic Input Output System To check if virtualization technology is supported on your computer model and to enable it if necessary do the following 1 Start or restart your computer While the system starts press the appropriate key for accessing the BIOS Setup screen NOTE The key you need to press usually ESC F1 F2 or the Del key varies by computer model A message indicating which key to press displays on the screen shortly after you start or restart the computer ea may be expressed as F1 Setup or something similar 2 Press the appropriate key usually ESC F1 or F2 for accessing the BIOS on your computer model as directed by the on screen message 3 Locate the Virtualization Technology setting if available and enable it if necessary 2 40 Important information for Microsoft Windows 7 users Using virtualization technology NOTE If your BIOS does not provide virtualization t
95. ck access Accessing data from cache is faster than accessing it from the computer s main memory See also CPU cache LI cache L2 cache CD An individual compact disc See also CD ROM CD ROM compact disc read only memory A form of high capacity storage that uses laser optics instead of magnetic means for reading data See also CD Compare DVD ROM Glossary 245 central processing unit CPU The chip that functions as the brain of the computer It takes information from outside sources such as memory or keyboard input processes the information and sends the results to another device that uses the information character Any letter number or symbol you can use on the computer Some characters are non printing characters such as a paragraph break in a word processing program A character occupies one byte of computer storage chip A small piece of silicon containing computer logic and circuits for processing memory input output and or control functions Chips are mounted on printed circuit boards click To press and release the pointing device s primary button without moving the pointing device In the Windows operating system this refers to the pointing device s left button unless otherwise stated See also double click color palette A set of specified colors that establishes the colors that can be displayed on the screen at a particular time compatibility The extent to w
96. col called Hypertext Transfer Protocol HTTP The World Wide Web offers information as text images audio or video to be referenced from anywhere in the world Special programs called Web browsers are specifically designed to work with HTTP They make it easier to connect to a particular network address and send and receive information Internet Service Providers To connect a computer directly to the Internet many people and businesses use an Internet Service Provider ISP An ISP is a company that has the equipment and the telecommunication lines necessary to maintain an Internet connection You can connect to the Internet by using a telephone and modem or through other higher speed communication methods such as Digital Subscriber Lines DSL cable and satellite links 1 3 4 Exploring Your Computer s Features An overview of using the Internet Connecting to the Internet To connect to the Internet you need A modem and telephone line or a LAN connection A Web browser An Internet Service Provider ISP account Once you have established an ISP account you can connect to the Internet 1 Connect your computer s modem available on certain models to a telephone line For more information on connecting a modem see Connecting a modem to a telephone line on page 131 2 Start your Web browser Have your modem dial the ISP s telephone number and establish a connection with the ISP s computer If
97. controls how the computer works Examples of operating systems are the Windows Vista Ultimate and Windows Vista Home Basic operating systems optical drive A drive which reads plastic coated discs on which information is recorded digitally and uses a laser to read data music or videos palette See color palette parallel Processes that occur simultaneously In communications it means the transmission of more than one bit of information at a time On your computer the parallel port provides a parallel communications interface between the computer and an appropriate device Most modern printers are parallel Compare serial password A unique string of characters entered by a user to verify his or her identity to the computer or the network PC Card A credit card sized expansion card designed to increase the capabilities of computers PC Cards provide functions such as modem fax modem hard disk drive network adapter sound card or SCSI adapter peripheral Any device such as a printer or joystick that is attached to the computer and controlled by the computer s CPU pixel Short for picture element The smallest dot that can be produced on a screen or printer 202 Glossary 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 manufactur
98. ction use the Connect to the Internet Wizard 1 Click Start Control Panel Network and Internet and then Connect to the Internet Click Dial Up Enter the phone number and account information of your Internet connection 4 Click Connect and let the program dial the number The computer connects to the Internet Connecting a modem to a telephone line Your computer may come with a built in modem that can be connected to a standard voice grade telephone line The modem allows you to amp Access the Internet Communicate with your office s local area network LAN or larger corporate wide area network WAN For specific information about connecting toa LAN or WAN consult your network administrator Send a fax directly from your computer For more detailed information regarding your computer s modem visit Toshiba s Web site at accessories toshiba com 1 3 Exploring Your Computer s Features Setting up for communications Before you can communicate using the modem you need to connect it to a telephone line Your computer s built in modem port provides an RJ 11 jack allowing you to connect the modem to a standard voice grade telephone line 1 Plug one end of a telephone cable purchased separately into the modem port on the side of the computer Bc Sample Illustration Connecting the telephone cable to the modem port 2 Connect the other end to the RJ 11 wall jack Sample
99. d by double clicking the icon You can create a new desktop icon for any folder file or program by dragging the element s icon from its location in a window to the desktop area Various icons are initially displayed on your system desktop for example Recycle Bin Holds files you have deleted You may be able to retrieve these files until you empty the Recycle Bin P GI TECHNICAL NOTE If you delete a file from a diskette or flash media f it does not go into the Recycle Bin For more information on the 5 Recycle Bin see Windows online Help 3 z NOTE If you place the cursor over an icon a popup description of the file contents appears Exploring Your Computer s Features 1 29 Exploring the desktop Your desktop may contain other icons depending on your configuration See Windows online Help for more specific information on each icon and how to use it Start button You use the Start button to Start programs Open documents Adjust system settings Find files Access Windows Help and Support Suspend system activity and shut down the computer NOTE Whenever a procedure in this User s Guide instructs you to click Start it means that you should click the Start button Taskbar Each time you open a program a button associated with that program appears on the Taskbar With some programs a button appears on the Taskbar for each document or window you open You can
100. d in and turned off for more than a few hours at a time Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can damage the battery TECHNICAL NOTE The recharging of the battery cannot occur when your computer is using all of the power provided by the AC adaptor to run applications features and devices Your computer s Power Options utility can be used to select a power level setting that reduces the power required for system operation and will allow the battery to recharge Getting Started D 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 center of the display panel Gently raise the panel Adjust the display to a comfortable viewing angle ooosoD oo aO Oe Sample Illustration Opening the display panel NOTE When opening or closing the display panel place one hand on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other hand to slowly open or close the display panel CAUTION l0 avoid damaging the display panel do not force it beyond the point where it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel Do not press or push on the display panel and be careful to remove any pen
101. d it is safe to do so CAUTION Never swap modules when the computer is in Hibernation or Sleep mode This is known as warm swapping and is not supported For more information on Hibernation and Sleep modes see Hibernation mode on page 80 and Sleep mode on page 81 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 Printer problems This section lists some of the most common printer problems The printer will not print Check that the printer is connected to a working power outlet turned on and ready on line Check that the printer has plenty of paper Some printers will not start printing when there are just two or three sheets of paper left in the tray Make sure the printer cable is firmly attached to the computer and the printer Run the printer s self test to check for any problem with the printer itself Make sure you installed the proper printer drivers as shown in Setting up a printer on page 78 or in the instructions that came with the printer 198 lf Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict You may have
102. d then Sound Recorder Start Recording 0 00 00 Start Recording Stop Recording button Sample Image Sound Recorder screen 3 Click the Start Recording button 4 Speak normally into the microphone 5 When you have finished recording click the Stop Recording button The Save As dialog box appears 6 To save the file type a file name and then click Save Using external speakers or headphones Your computer 1s equipped with a full stereo sound system with internal speakers Instead of using the internal speakers you can connect headphones or a pair of external stereo speakers A CAUTION Before putting on headphones to listen turn the volume down Do not set the volume too high when using headphones Continuous exposure to loud sound can harm your hearing 2 4 TECHNICAL NOTE When using amplified speakers use speakers A that require an external power source Other types of speakers will be YD 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 For external speakers use the volume controls on each speaker gt For headphones use the computer s volume control Exploring Yo
103. d then slide the cover in the direction of the arrow to remove it Cooling module Hole or screw depending on your model Pa Sample Illustration Removing the cooling module cover 230 TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor Enabling the TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor 6 Clean the cooling module using a small vacuum designed for computers or other cleaning tool Cooling module UO A AA Sample Illustration Cooling module NOTE Do not use a ballpoint pen or cotton swab for cleaning It may clog the cooling module 7 Slide the cooling module cover back into place on the computer to reattach it and or secure it using the screw 8 Re install the battery pack refer to Inserting a charged battery on page 122 in the Mobile Computing chapter if necessary 9 Turn your computer right side up 10 Reconnect any cables that were removed in Step 2 11 Restart your computer Appendix D Important information for Microsoft Windows 7 users If you are running Microsoft Windows 7 on your Toshiba computer please review the following important information For Windows 7 systems the information in this appendix supersedes the information provided in certain other sections of the User s Guide Setting up your software When you turn on the computer for the first time do not turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely The first time you turn on your computer
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105. e all sectors on thie hard digk This process may take several hours depending on the sine of your hand drive _ sos J me Sample Image Erase the hard disk screen 63 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 5 Select the desired method and then click Next A confirmation message displays reminding you that all data will be lost Be sure you have saved your work to external media before proceeding Click Next to begin deleting the HDD When the process is completed a message displays informing you that the HDD has been deleted Press any key on the keyboard to restart the computer Recovering the C partition of the HDD without changing the current partition size Recovering the C drive to its factory default setting reformats your drive and your information on the recovered drive will be lost Be Sure to save your work to external media first If you have created other partitions for example a D drive those partitions and any information on them will not be affected and will remain intact To recover only your C drive 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard Screen select Recovery of Factory Default Software and then click Next Select Recover without changing the hard drive partitions A confirmation message appears reminding you that all information on the C drive will be lost during the recovery process Be sure you have saved your work to external media before proceeding Click Next
106. e ends in exe and then double click it For more information on using Windows Explorer please refer to the Windows online help 236 Important information for Microsoft Windows 7 users Learning about Windows 7 User Account Control Learning about Windows 7 User Account Control The message Windows needs your permission to continue which appeared in previous versions of Microsoft Windows has been replaced with the following message in Windows 7 Do you want to allow the following program to make changes to this computer For more information on Windows 7 User Account Control see the Windows online help Re installing drivers and applications Use the TOSHIBA Application Installer to re install drivers and applications originally bundled with your computer To access the utility in Windows 7 click Start All Programs My Toshiba and then TOSHIBA Application Installer Setting up a printer To launch the Add Printer Wizard in Windows 7 click Start Control Panel Hardware and Sound and then click Add a printer under the Devices and Printers heading For more information see Connecting a printer on page 77 Setting Power Options You can program the computer to shut down or enter Sleep Hibernation mode when you close the display panel or press the computer s power button You can also specify an amount of time after which the computer will automatically enter Sleep or Hibernation mode
107. e first recovery DVD into your optical drive and power on the computer 2 When the initial screen displays press F12 The boot menu appears 3 Using the arrow keys select the DVD option and press Enter 10 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Ja The Selecting a Process Screen will appear Select one of the options and then click Next The options are Toshiba Recovery wizard System Recovery Options TOSHIBA lt Selecting a process gt Please select an option System Recovery Options cone Sample Image Selecting a Process screen 5 If your system offers a choice of Windows Vista 32 bit or 64 bit operating system select one at this time If not skip to step 6 TOSHIBA Recovery Wizard i TOSHIBA lt Product Recovery Menu gt Please select one type of OS to continue Windows Vista 32 bit version This option will not allow full utilization of the system s 4GB RAM configuration This is a limitation of the 32 bit version Windows Vista 64 bit version This will allow full use of the system s RAM configuration However third party software not pre installed may not work one Sample Image Product Recovery Menu screen Getting Started 11 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 6 A warning screen will appear stating that when the recovery is executed all data will be deleted and rewritten Click Yes to continue TOSHIBA Recovery Wizard TOSHIBA
108. e information CAUTION Radio Frequency Interference Requirements This device is restricted to indoor use due to its operation in the 5 15 GHz to 5 25 GHz frequency range FCC requires this product to be used indoors for frequency range 5 15 GHz to 5 25 GHz to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co channel Mobile Satellite systems High power radars are allocated as primary users of the 5 25 GHz to 5 35 GHz and 5 65 GHz to 5 85 GHz bands These radar stations can cause interference with and or damage this device 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 Usi
109. e risk and icons highlight these instructions as follows Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury AWARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury A CAUTION 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 Other icons used Additional icons highlight other helpful or educational information y G TECHNICAL NOTE This icon indicates technical information about f the computer Z DA HINT This icon indicates helpful hints and tips Ce A DEFINITION This icon indicates the definition of a term used in the text R Introduction 4 Other documentation Other documentation Your computer comes with the following documentation An electronic version of the user s guide this document It may also contain guides for other programs that may come with your system For accessory information visit Toshiba s Web site at accessories toshiba com Service options Toshiba offers a full line of optional service programs to complement its standard limited warranty Toshiba s standard limited warranty extended warranty and
110. e to your computer and external power source read the documentation that came with the device and follow the manufacturer s instructions If you need further assistance If you have followed the recommendations in this chapter and are still having problems you may need additional technical assistance This section contains the steps to take to ask for help Before you contact Toshiba Since some problems may be related to the operating system or the program you are using it is important to investigate other sources of assistance first Try the following before you contact Toshiba Review the troubleshooting information in your operating system documentation 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 20 8 lf Something Goes Wrong If you need further assistance For the detailed specifications for your computer visit pcsupport toshiba com Go to the Tech Support Center select your particular model from the list and go to the Detailed Specifications for that model For the number of a Toshiba dealer near you in the United States call 800 457 7777 Contacting Toshiba If you still need help and suspect that the problem is
111. e users If your system supports power on security existing fingerprint samples can be used also for power on authentication Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader Failure to follow these guidelines and or procedures might result in damage to the reader or cause reader failure finger recognition problems or lower finger recognition success rate Do not scratch or poke the reader with your nails or any hard or sharp objects Do not press the reader with too much pressure Do not touch the reader with a wet finger or any wet objects Keep reader surface dry and free of water vapor Do not touch the reader with a soiled finger Minute foreign particles on a soiled or dirty finger may scratch the reader Do not paste stickers or write on the reader Do not touch the reader with a finger or any object with built up static electricity Observe the following before you swipe your finger on the reader whether for fingerprint enrollment registration or recognition Wash and dry your hands thoroughly Remove static electricity from your fingers by touching any metal surface Static electricity is a common cause of reader failures especially during dry seasons such as winter Clean the reader with a lint free cloth Do not use detergent to clean the reader 1 4 Utilities Fingerprint Authentication Utility gt Avoid the following finger conditions for enrollment or recogniti
112. e you left off If you have Hibernation mode enabled the default the computer copies the details of your open programs and files to the internal storage drive before shutting down For more information on using Hibernation see Hibernation mode on page 80 Setting battery notifications You can set two notifications Each notification can be set to alert you when a specified percentage of remaining battery power has been reached You can also set the computer to enter Sleep mode or Hibernation mode or to completely power down when the notification goes off Mobile Computing 17 Monitoring main battery power To change the default notification settings 1 Click Start Control Panel Mobile PC and then Power Options The Power Options window appears 2 Click Change plan settings under the power plan to be customized The Edit Plan Settings window appears 3 Click Change advanced power settings The Advanced settings tab of the Power Options window appears F 3 Power Options Advanced settings gt Select the power plan that you want to customize and B then choose settings that reflect how you want your computer to manage power Change settings that are currently unavailable Power saver Active X Multimedia settings Battery Critical battery action z Low battery level On battery 10 Plugged in 10 Critical battery level 7 Low battery notificat
113. echnology as an option this feature is not supported on your computer model On some computer models the following four virtualization technology options are available Disabled Select this option to disable virtualization technology VT x amp VT d Select this option to enable both the VT x and VT d features VT x Only Select this option to enable the VT x feature only VT d Only Select this option to enable the VT d feature only NOTE If you have two memory RAM modules installed in your system and the modules are of different capacities for example 1GB 2GB please select the VT x Only setting or disable virtualization technology 4 Restart the computer For more information on running Windows XP Mode on your Windows 7 system please visit Microsoft s Web site at www iicrosoft com windows virtual pc Glossary L TECHNICAL NOTE Some features defined in this glossary may not be available on your computer 7 Acronyms The following acronyms may appear in this user s guide AC alternating current BIOS basic input output system bps bits per second CD compact disc CD ROM compact disc read only memory CD RW compact disc rewrite memory CMOS complementary metal oxide semiconductor COM1 communications port 1 serial port COM2 communications port 2 serial port CPU central processing unit DC direct current DMA direct memory access DIMM dual inline memory module 241 2 42 Glo
114. ecking device properties 186 click 74 communications network connection 131 set up 130 computer caring for 89 cleaning 90 moving 90 non system disk or disk error message 182 not accessing disk drives 181 running on battery power 110 setting up 45 55 warning resume failure message 181 computer lock 90 computing tips 92 ConfigFree 175 connecting to a power source 48 connection setup 131 control buttons 74 creating system restore points in Windows 7 239 Ctrl keys 95 D desktop creating new icon 128 major features 128 desktop exploration 127 desktop icons 128 Device Manager 186 checking properties 186 devices keyboard 76 mouse 76 Disk Defragmenter 193 disk drive corrupted damaged data files 193 missing files trouble accessing a disk 192 running slow 193 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 193 cannot read a diskette 193 connecting 78 external connecting 78 display does not look normal flickers 191 external monitor not working 191 screen is blank 190 display device external 74 display output settings 75 display external adjusting 76 disposal information 27 disposing of used batteries 125 double click 74 DVD player general problems 201 DVD using 102 E ENERGY STAR 37 error messages device driver conflict 185 general hardware problem 185 non system disk or disk error 182 problem with display settings current settings not working with hardware 191 Index 20 warning resume failure 1
115. ect This could cause serious injury or fire and could also damage the battery pack and computer Never expose a battery pack to abnormal shock vibration or pressure The battery pack s internal protective 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 4 TECHNICAL NOTE To avoid losing any data save your files and f then either completely shut down your computer or put it into f Hibernation mode before changing the main battery Removing the battery from the computer To remove the battery 1 Save your work 2 Turn off the computer or place it in Hibernation mode according to the instructions in Using and configuring Hibernation mode on page 84 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer including the AC adaptor 4 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down Mobile Computing 1 21 Changing the main battery 5 Slide the primary battery release latch up or away from the center of the computer while at the same time applying light pressure to the battery to slightly pull it away from the computer Primary battery elease latch Yv We YA NSN CA S WY TL W N ILL A2 eu Sample Illustration Unlocking the primary battery release j 6 While continuing to lightly pull on the battery slide the secondary battery release latch down or away from
116. ection or requesting input from the user direct current DC The type of power usually supplied by batteries DC flows in one direction Compare alternating current AC direct memory access DMA A dedicated channel bypassing the CPU that enables direct data transfer between memory and a device directory See folder disable To turn a computer option off See also enable disc A round flat piece of material designed to be read from and written to by optical laser technology and used in the production of optical discs such as CDs and DVDs Compare disk disk A round flat piece of material that can be magnetically influenced to hold information in digital form and used in the production of magnetic disks such as diskettes and hard disks Compare disc See also diskette hard disk disk drive The device that reads and writes information and programs on a diskette or hard disk It rotates the disk at high speed past one or more read write heads diskette A thin flexible disk in a protective jacket that stores magnetically encoded data Diskettes can be removed from the computer and come in two sizes 5 25 inch and 3 5 inch Your computer uses 3 5 inch diskettes See also double density diskette high density diskette document Any file created with an application and if saved to disk given a name by which it can be retrieved See also file Glossary DA double click To press
117. ee hard disk Much like hard disks solid state drives hold much more information than diskettes and are used for storage of programs and data Suspend A feature of some Windows operating systems that allows you to turn off the computer without exiting your open applications and to continue from where you left off when you turn the computer on again system disk A diskette that contains the operating system files needed to start the computer Any diskette can be formatted as a system disk A system disk is also called a bootable disk or a startup disk Compare non system disk system prompt The symbol in the MS DOS operating system generally a drive letter followed by a greater than sign indicating where users are to enter commands 204 T U Glossary TFT display See active matrix display universal serial bus USB USB is a serial bus that supports a data transfer rate of up to 480 Mbps 480 million bits per second USB can connect up to 127 peripheral devices through a single all purpose USB port USB allows hot swapping of peripherals See also bus hot swapping serial upload To send a file to another computer through a modem or network See also download USB See universal serial bus USB utility A computer program designed to perform a narrowly focused operation or solve a specific problem Utilities are often related to computer system management Web
118. ement settings applications and features used o Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is time to recharge the main battery or plug in the AC adaptor NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging either a battery pack is malfunctioning or it is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply Disconnect the AC power cord cable and remove the battery pack see Changing the main battery on page 120 for information on replacing the main battery Mobile Computing 1 1 5 Monitoring main battery power HINT Be careful not to confuse the battery light 4 with the on off light When the on off light flashes amber it indicates that the system is suspended using the Windows operating system Sleep command Power button system Indicator Lights O OO OD CSF OD OY ae Ce ee AC power light On off light Battery light n Wireless Internal storage drive light indicator light Bridge Media Adapter light Sample Illustration Power and battery light locations Determining remaining battery power NOTE Wait at least 16 seconds after turning on the computer before trying to monitor the remaining battery power The computer
119. enter the password before you can work on your computer again Toshiba supports several types of passwords on your computer An instant password Secures your open programs and files when leaving the computer temporarily NOTE You need to have created a password for your Windows account to use an instant password A power on password Prevents unauthorized users from starting the computer A supervisor password Prohibits unauthorized users from accessing certain functions such as TOSHIBA Hardware Setup This is useful if more than one person uses the computer When setting up passwords keep the following in mind The user password can be set up under the supervisor password gt The supervisor password must be set before the user password or the user password must be deleted and then re entered after the supervisor password is set Using an instant password An instant password secures your system with a single keystroke Use this feature when you leave your desk for a few minutes and do not want to turn off the computer To use an instant password press Fn F1 To unlock your system press any key or touch the pointing device and the Windows Logon screen will appear Select your user name and enter your password if any Utilities 1 D Setting passwords Using a supervisor password A supervisor password prevents other users from changing hardware configuration options
120. er allows a computer to configure itself automatically to work with the device pointing device Any device such as the TouchPad or a mouse that enables you to move the cursor on the screen port A socket on the computer where you plug in a cable for connection to a network or a peripheral device processor See central processing unit CPU program A set of instructions that can be executed by a computer The general classes of programs also called software are operating system application and utility See also operating system application utility properties The attributes of an object or device For example the properties of a file include the file s type size and creation date RAM random access memory Volatile memory that can be written to as well as read Volatile here means that information in RAM is lost when you turn off your computer This type of memory is used for your computer s main memory See also memory Compare ROM random access memory See RAM read only memory See ROM reboot See boot restart removable disk A disk that can be removed from a disk drive A diskette is one example of a removable disk resolution A measure of the sharpness of the images that can be produced by a printer or displayed on a screen For a printer resolution is expressed in dots per inch dpi For a screen it is expressed as the number of pixels available horizontally and
121. er plug with wet hands Failure to follow this instruction could result in an electric shock possibly resulting in Serious injury 00 Getting Started Charging the main battery The computer s main battery light gives you an indication of the main battery s current charge Glows amber while the main battery is being charged AC adaptor connected Glows green when the main battery is fully charged Is unlit when the main battery has discharged the battery is not charging or the AC adaptor is not plugged into the computer or AC outlet Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is time to recharge the main battery or plug in the AC adaptor NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging either the main battery is malfunctioning or it is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply Disconnect the AC power cord cable and remove the main battery pack See Changing the main battery on page 120 for information on replacing the main battery Charging the main battery Before using the battery to power the computer you must charge the battery To charge the battery leave the computer plugged into an AC power source with the computer turned off until the battery light glows green 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 plugge
122. ermany Greece Hong Kong Hungary Iceland India Indonesia Ireland Italy Japan Latvia Lithuania Luxembourg Malta Mexico Netherlands New Zealand Norway Pakistan Peru Philippines Poland Portugal Romania Russia Saudi Arabia Slovakia 15 Slovenia South Korea Spain Sweden Switzerland Taiwan ROC Liechtenstein UAE United Arab Ukraine United Kingdom Emirates Uruguay USA Venezuela 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 l IBPT est requise Pour les enregistrements et licences veuillez contacter l IBPT Deutschland License requi
123. etc Utilities 1 T ConfigFree Status of Wireless Connection switch e ConfigFree Connectivity Doctor X TOSHIBA j Connectivity Doctor z Communication problems are indicated by an X symbol Profile v Edit Devices Status iii All Devices PC All Devices m Wireless LAN G gt Dial up Wireless WAN d EE i Bluetooth 5 Switch Status On Firewall On X Disconnected X Disconnected Disconnected Disabled Commis La ee Radar Refresh Sample Image Connectivity Doctor screen Profile Settings The Profile Settings utility lets you save network settings in profiles ConfigFree profiles are useful for easily switching network settings and devices You can switch network settings simply by selecting the profile with the desired settings If you visit a client company occasionally for example you can set up a profile to match that environment and connect to the network Similarly users who access networks in the office and at home can set up profiles to handle these networking environments A profile contains the currently configured network settings on the computer as well as information about any network devices The following settings can be saved or captured in a profile gt Sd Internet settings includes LAN settings proxy server settings and the address of a home page that opens automatically when Internet Explorer starts D
124. eturns to the screen S you were using If you place the computer in Sleep mode by closing the display panel you can start it again by opening the display panel Closing the display panel After you have turned off the computer close the display panel to keep dust and dirt out of the computer Customizing your computer s settings There are several ways in which you can customize your computer to suit your particular requirements Refer to your operating system documentation or Help and Support for details You may also wish to customize your power usage settings For more information see Power Plans on page 118 There are additional custom settings you can choose See Utilities on page 143 Caring for your computer This section gives tips on cleaning and moving your computer For information about taking care of your computer s battery see Taking care of your battery on page 123 NOTE Please handle your computer carefully to avoid scratching or damaging the surface O Getting Started Caring for your computer Cleaning the computer CAUTION Keep liquids including cleaning fluid out of the computer s keyboard speaker and other openings Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer and or display Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to clean the computer To keep your computer clean gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth M
125. eventing it from ejecting If you need to remove a disc and cannot turn on the computer for example if the battery is completely discharged use a narrow object such as a straightened paper clip to press the manual eject button This button is in the small hole next to the optical drive eject button on the face of the optical drive tray Never use a pencil to press the manual eject button Pencil lead can break off inside the computer and damage It Some discs run correctly but others do not Check that the type of disc you are using is compatible with your optical drive For more information regarding supported optical media formats refer to the complete detail specifications for your computer at pcsupport toshiba com If the problem is with an optical data disc refer to the software s documentation and check that the hardware configuration meets the program s needs lf Something Goes Wrong 1 O5 Resolving a hardware conflict The disc will not come out of the drive when you click the eject button on the screen Press the button on the optical drive itself For additional information see You press the disc eject button but the drive tray does not slide out on page 194 Sound system problems No sound is coming from the computer s speakers Adjust the volume control Try pressing Fn Esc to see if volume mute is disabled Check that the volume control on the computer is turned up If you are using extern
126. evices lets you enable or disable settings of wired and wireless network devices infrared devices and set the power status of Bluetooth antennas TCP IP settings includes DHCP IP address subnet mask default gateway DNS server and WINS server settings Personal firewall settings for Internet connections Bluetooth Security Level for example high or medium Enable UAC User Account Control setting 1 8 Utilities Config Free To create a profile 1 Click the ma icon in the Notification Area Move the pointer to Profile Click Open Settings The ConfigFree Profile Settings window appears TOSHIBA J d i Profile Settings o F Confirm settings and status of your communication devices below Profile Settings LAN Local Area Network p Wireless LAN Dial up Wireless WAN Bluetooth Detail v Not Available Not Available Not Available Not Available oaoa Delete Exot f import Switch o Ay Sample Image ConfigFree Profile Settings window Close 4 Click Add to start the Create Profile Wizard Chapter 6 if Something Goes Wrong Some problems you may encounter when using your computer are relatively easy to identify and solve Others may require help from your network administrator or the manufacturer of the software program This chapter aims to help you solve many problems by yourself It covers the problems you are most likely to
127. evices which are connected to the compatible ports However some external devices cannot be charged solely by supplying USB bus power DC 5V As for the specifications of the external devices please contact the device manufacturer or check the specifications of the external devices thoroughly before use s Using the USB Sleep and Charge function to charge external devices will take longer than charging the devices with their own chargers fan external device is connected to the compatible port when the AC adaptor is not connected to the computer the battery of the computer will be depleted even when the power of the computer is turned OFF As such we recommend that you connect the AC adaptor to the computer when using the USB Sleep and Charge function s External devices connected to the USB bus power DC 5V function that interfaces with the power ON OFF of the computer may always be in an operational state s When there is a current overflow of the external device connected to the compatible port USB bus power DC 5V supply may be Stopped for safety reasons s When USB Sleep and Charge function is set to Enabled the USB Wakeup function does not work for compatible port In that case if there is a USB port that does not have the USB Sleep and Charge function compatible icon 4 attach the mouse or keyboard to it The USB Wakeup function will now work but the USB Sleep and Charge function will be disab
128. evision adjusting display 76 Toshiba registering computer 47 worldwide offices 209 TOSHIBA Assist 144 Toshiba Dual Pointing Device 72 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 162 Index 261 Toshiba online resources 108 traveling tips 126 troubleshooting DVD player general problems 201 external keyboard 189 keyboard 189 keypad overlay 189 optical drive 194 Windows 7 238 turning on the computer 52 turning on the power 52 U uninstalling programs in Windows 7 238 USB Sleep and Charge Utility 164 user password disabling 153 user password setting 152 using 135 IPCONFIG to determine computer s IP address in Windows 7 238 TouchPad 73 virtualization technology on Windows 7 computer 239 Windows Explorer in Windows 7 235 using a file extension 101 using the Toshiba Dual Pointing Device 72 Utilities 143 V video projector adjusting display 76 W warranty standard limited warranty 41 Web 133 Web Camera 137 Web sites 208 Wi Fi wireless networking 130 Windows 7 accessing the Mouse utility 237 accessing Web Camera Application Help 237 backing up computer 239 blank screen while watching DVD 238 checking device properties status 237 checking total memory RAM 235 creating recovery DVDs media 234 creating system restore points 239 desktop 234 getting specifications 233 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 234 registering your computer 234 re installing drivers and applications 236 removing hardware sa
129. ex France 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 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 Canada Toshiba Canada Ltd 191 McNabb Street Markham Ontario L3R 8H2 Canada Germany Toshiba Europe GmbH LeibnizstraBbe 2 D 93055 Regensburg Germany 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 21 0 lf Something Goes Wrong Toshiba s worldwide offices Spain United Kingdom Toshiba Information Systems Toshiba Information Systems Espa a S A U K Ltd Parque Empresarial San Fernando Toshiba Court Edificio Europa la Planta Weybridge Business Park Escalera A Addlestone Road 28831 Madrid San Fernando de Weybridge Surrey KT15 2UL Henares United Kingdom Spain United States The Rest of Europe Toshiba America Information Toshiba Europe I E GmbH Systems Inc Hammfelddamm 8 9740 Irvine Boulevard D 4 1460 Neuss Ir
130. f the computer To connect an optional external USB diskette drive connect the cable to one of the computer s USB ports Sample Illustration Connecting an optional external USB diskette drive Turning off the computer CAUTION Pressing the power button before shutting down the Windows operating system could cause you to lose your work Make sure the system indicator panel s storage drive light and the drive in use light are off If you turn off the power while a disk disc is being accessed you may lose data or damage the disk disc and or drive It is a good idea to turn off your computer when you are not using it for a while If you are using the computer for the first time leave the computer plugged into a power source even though the computer is off to fully charge the main battery Options for turning off the computer Depending on the operating system installed you have more than one option available for turning off the computer Shut Down Hibernate and Sleep Each option has its advantages Use the Shut Down or Hibernate command if you will not be using the computer for several days or if you must turn off your computer You must turn off your computer in order to upgrade your computer s internal hardware such as memory 30 Getting Started Turning off the computer TECHNICAL NOTE Before using the Shut Down option to turn off your computer save your files and make sure all dis
131. f the computer 2 Disconnect the AC adaptor from the power plug socket and computer 3 Remove the battery pack Failure to follow these instructions could result in serious injury or permanent damage to the computer Do not turn on the power again until you have taken the computer to an authorized service center 4 4 Getting Started Selecting a place to work A CAUTION Avoid prolonged physical contact with the underside or surface of the computer s Computer base and palm rest can become hot Avoid prolonged contact to prevent heat injury to skin Read the Avoid extended contact between computer base palm rest and skin section in the Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort that is shipped with your computer CAUTION Never place a heavy object on the computer and be careful not to drop a heavy object onto the computer It could damage the computer or cause system failure Never turn off the computer if a drive light indicates a drive is active Turning off the computer while it is reading from or writing to a disk disc or flash media may damage the disk disc or flash media the drive or both Keep the computer and disks away from objects that generate strong magnetic fields such as large stereo speakers Information on some disks is stored magnetically Placing a magnet too close to a disk can erase important files CAUTION Handle discs carefully Avoid touching the su
132. fely 237 screen saver appears while watching DVD 238 selecting a power plan 237 setting battery notifications 236 setting Power Options 236 setting up a printer 236 setting up software 233 shutting down 235 troubleshooting 238 uninstalling programs 238 User Account Control 236 using IPCONFIG to determine computer s IP address 238 using virtualization technology 239 Windows Explorer 235 Windows Explorer 98 Windows operating system Help and Support 185 262 Index problem solving 183 Windows operating system desktop 127 Windows Start menu 97 wireless networking 130 Wizards Connect to the Internet 131 World Wide Web 133 www 133
133. ff the computer use the Shut Down command or Sleep command See Using and configuring Sleep mode on page 86 to learn more about Sleep The Windows operating system records information such as your desktop setup during its shutdown procedure If you do not let the Windows operating system shut down normally details such as new icon positions may be lost Q 4 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Using the keyboard Your computer s keyboard contains character keys control keys function keys and special Windows keys providing all the functionality of a full size keyboard ESC al F1 od I HOME PRTSC SYSRQ 1 AY m PGUP PGDN CTRL FN ar IQ ar B feret Sample Illustration Keyboard Character keys Typing with the character keys is very much like typing on a typewriter except that The space bar creates a space character instead of just passing over an area of the page The lowercase letter 1 el and the number 1 are not interchangeable gt The uppercase letter O and the number 0 are not interchangeable Making your keyboard emulate a full size keyboard Although your computer s keyboard layout is compatible with a standard full size keyboard it includes fewer keys A standard full size keybo
134. for more information Approved Countries Regions for use B uetooth wireless technology Bluetooth Card from Toshiba equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries regions in the following table CAUTION Do notuse this equipment except in the countries regions in the following table Argentina Australia Austria Belgium Bulgaria Canada Chile China Cyprus Czech Republic Denmark Egypt Estonia Finland France 22 Germany Greece Hong Kong Hungary Iceland Ireland Italy Japan Jordan Korea Kuwait Latvia Lebanon Liechtenstein Lithuania Luxembourg Malta Netherlands New Zealand Norway Oman Peru Philippines Poland Portugal Singapore Slovakia Slovenia Spain Sweden Switzerland Thailand UK Uruguay USA Venezuela Bluetooth Wireless Technology and Your Health The products with Bluetooth wireless technology like other radio devices emit radio frequency electromagnetic energy The level of energy emitted by devices with Bluetooth wireless technology however is much less than the electromagnetic energy emitted by wireless devices such as mobile phones Because products with Bluetooth wireless technology operate within the guidelines found in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations TOSHIBA believes Bluetooth wireless technology is safe for use by consumers These standards and recommendations reflect the consens
135. full size keyboard you can attach one to your computer The computer s USB ports support most USB compatible keyboards Using a mouse You may want to use a mouse instead of the computer s built in TouchPad You can use a USB compatible mouse Getting Started TI Connecting a printer Connecting a printer NOTE Your printer documentation may require you to install the printer software before physically connecting the printer to your computer If you do not install the software as instructed by the printer manufacturer the printer may not function correctly Read the documentation that came with your printer Follow the manufacturer s instructions when connecting a printer You can connect a USB compatible printer to your computer through the USB ports To determine if the printer is USB compatible check its documentation To make the connection you need a suitable USB cable which may come with your printer If a USB cable was not included with your printer you can purchase one from a computer or electronics store If your printer supports Plug and Play your computer may automatically recognize the printer the printer is then ready for use Refer to your printer documentation for further instructions TECHNICAL NOTE To determine if your printer supports Plug and Play check its documentation L 2 ll printer as described in Setting up a printer on page 78 To connect a printer to your co
136. hardware related Toshiba offers a variety of resources to help you Toshiba s Technical Support Web site For technical support or to stay current on the most recent software and hardware options for your computer and for other product information be sure to regularly check the Toshiba Web site at pcsupport toshiba com Toshiba voice contact Before calling Toshiba make sure you have Your computer s serial number The computer and 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 Customer Support Center Within the United States at 800 457 7777 Outside the United States at 949 859 4273 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites If Something Goes Wrong 209 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites toshiba com computers toshiba com accessories toshiba com www toshiba ca www toshiba Europe com www toshiba co jp index htm http servicio toshiba com 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 d
137. he POWEM ceeeeseeeeceesseeeeeeeeees 52 Adding memory optional ccceeceseeeseeeeees 53 Installing a memory module seese 54 Removing a memory Moqule scc 59 Checking total Memory scce 61 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities oo 62 Creating Recovery DVDS asss 63 Hard Disk Drive Recovery options 64 Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media ceeececceesseeeeeesessseeeeeens 69 Checking the HDD operating status 2 72 Installing drivers and applications 12 Using the Toshiba Dual Pointing Device 12 Using the TOUCHP ad oo cecceeseeceseeeeeeseeeen 13 scrolling with the TouchPad ooo eee 14 Control buttons eeeees 74 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 14 Using external display devices ecc 74 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer eee eee eeeee 5 Adjusting the quality of the external display 76 Using an external keyboard 16 USING amp MOUSE eccecceeeesessseeesssseeeeesssseeeess 76 CONNECTING a printer l enn 11 Setting UP a printer cees 18 Connecting an optional external diskette drive 18 Turning off the computer ccenn 19 Options for turning off the computer 19 Using the Shut Down command l 82 Using and configuring Hibernation mode 84 Using and configuring Sleep mode 00 86 Closing the display panel ccecce 89 Custom
138. he battery cannot occur when A your computer is using all of the power provided by the AC adaptor to A run applications features and devices Your computer s Power Options utility can be used to select a power level setting that reduces the power required for system operation and will allow the battery to recharge Mobile Computing Charging batteries 1 3 The battery may not start charging immediately under the following conditions The battery is extremely hot or cold To ensure that the battery charges to its full capacity wait until it reaches room temperature 50 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit 10 to 26 degrees Celsius The battery is almost completely discharged Leave the power connected and the battery should begin charging after a few minutes 2 HINT Once the battery is fully charged we recommend that you operate your computer on battery power until the battery discharges completely Doing this extends battery life and helps ensure accurate monitoring of battery capacity Charging the RTC battery Your computer has an internal real time clock RTC battery The RTC battery powers the System Time Clock and BIOS memory used to store your computer s configuration settings When fully charged it maintains this information for up to a month when the computer is powered off The RTC battery may have become completely discharged while your computer was shipped resulting in a CMOS error message duri
139. he page slide your finger across the TouchPad from left to right To move it to the left side slide your finger from right to left 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 14 Getting Started Using external display devices Scrolling with the TouchPad There are two active regions on the TouchPad that allow you to scroll as you would with any wheel device on a mouse or trackball To scroll vertically run your finger up or down along the right edge of the TouchPad To scroll horizontally run your finger along the bottom edge of the TouchPad This feature can be disabled or changed in the Mouse Properties dialog box Control buttons When a step instructs you to click or choose an item move the cursor to the item then press and release the primary left hand button To double click press the primary button twice in rapid succession The primary button usually corresponds to the left mouse button The function of the secondary right hand button depends on the program you are using It usually corresponds to the right mouse button right clicking Check your program s documentation to determine whether it use
140. he 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 Right click in a blank area of the Windows desktop 2 Click Personalize and then Display Settings 3 Change the Colors option and click OK For more information see Windows Help A message displays saying that there is a problem with your display settings and that the adapter type is incorrect or the current settings do not work with your hardware Reduce the size of the color palette to one that is supported by the computer s internal display To change the display properties 1 Right click in a blank area of the Windows desktop 2 Click Personalize and then Display Settings 3 Adjust the screen resolution and or color quality 4 Click OK The display mode is set to Simultaneous and the external display device does not work Make sure the external monitor is capable of displaying at resolutions of 800 x 600 or higher Devices that do not support this resolution will only work in Internal External mode and not simultaneous mode 1 92 lf Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Small bright dots appear on your TFT display when you turn on your computer Small bright dots may appear on your screen display when you turn on your computer Your display contains an extremel
141. her electronic device including Fax machines to send any message unless such message clearly contains in a margin at the top or bottom of each transmitted page or on the first page of the transmission the date and time it is sent and an identification of the business or other entity or other individual sending the message and the telephone number of the sending machine or such business other entity or individual The telephone number provided may not be a 900 number or any other number for which charges exceed local or long distance transmission charges In order to program this information into your fax transmission refer to the fax software instructions installed on this computer 6 Alarm Equipment If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to the telephone line ensure the installation of this equipment does not disable your alarm equipment If you have questions about what will disable alarm equipment consult your telephone company or a qualified installer Instructions for IC CS 03 Certified Equipment 1 NOTICE The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment This certification means that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network protective operational and safety requirements as prescribed in the appropriate Terminal Equipment Technical Requirements document s The Department does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the user s satisfaction Before installing this equipment
142. hich computers programs or devices can work together harmoniously using the same commands formats or language as another configuration 1 The collection of components that make up a single computer system 2 How parts of the system are set up that is configured controller A device that controls the transfer of data from a computer to a peripheral device and vice versa For example disk drives monitors keyboards and printers all require controllers CPU See central processing unit CPU CPU cache A section of very fast memory residing between the CPU and the computer s main memory that temporarily stores data and instructions the CPU will need to execute commands and programs See also cache L1 cache L2 cache cursor A symbol that indicates the current position on the screen The shape of the cursor varies depending on the program you are using and what you are doing 246 Glossary D default The setting selected by a program when the user does not specify an alternative setting device A component attached to the computer Devices may be external outside the computer s case or internal inside the computer s case Printers disk drives and modems are examples of devices device driver A program called a driver that permits a computer to communicate with a device dialog box An on screen window displayed by the operating system or a program giving a dir
143. his makes it ideal for devices that transfer high levels of data in real time such as video devices As with USB ports the i LINK port supports both Plug and Play automatic configuration and hot swapping the ability to connect and disconnect devices while the computer is on 142 Exploring Your Computer s Features Using an expansion device Using an expansion device The expansion port is used to connect your computer to an expansion device This is an excellent investment if you are using your computer both in and out of the office When you return to your desk you can then connect to your network print reports from your computer or use a mouse instead of your computer s pointing device Connecting cables for each of these devices every time you return to the office can be time consuming With an expansion device you can leave external devices connected while you are using your computer away from your desk When you return you can quickly connect your computer and have immediate access to all the devices For more information see the accessories information package that comes with the device or visit accessories toshiba com Using an Optional Toshiba Express Port Replicator with your computer If you purchase an optional Toshiba Express Port Replicator not shipped with your system you can connect this device to your computer s expansion port In order to achieve a proper connection the Toshiba Express Po
144. hould 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 186 lf Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict The device most recently connected to the system is the one most likely to be causing a conflict Resolving conflicts There are several things you can do to resolve hardware conflicts Get the most recent drivers from the manufacturer Disable the device For an older device remove it from the computer Disable another system component and use its resources for the new device See Fixing a problem with Device Manager on page 186 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
145. ical 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 0O3NY 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 1 OO Radio Approvals for Wireless Devices NOTE The following information is dependent on what type of wireless device is in your computer Not all devices are available on all models Approved Countries Regions for the Intel Wireless Wi Fi Link 5000 Series This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries regions in the following table table CAUTION Do notuse this equipment except in the countries regions in the following Andorra Argentina CNC Australia 533AN_HMW CNC C 6367 533AN_MMW CNC C 6366 512AN_HMW CNC C 6373 512AN_MMW CNC C 6374 Austria Azerbaijan Belgium Bermuda Brazil Bulgari
146. ick the power button in the Start menu 6 Click Apply 7 Click OK Once the computer is configured you can place it into Hibernation mode by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel depending on the Hibernation options set Starting again from Hibernation mode To start up the computer from Hibernation mode press the power button until the on off light glows green The computer returns to the screen s you were using If you put the computer in Hibernation mode by closing the display panel you can start it again by opening the display panel Using and configuring Sleep mode To turn off the computer using the Sleep command 1 Click Start and then click the arrow next to the Lock button in the lower right part of the Start menu The Shut Down menu appears ay Windows Photo Gallery Connect To Switch User Log Off Control Panel lock Default Programs Restart Sleep All Programs Help and Support Hibernate Shut Down Arrow Start Shut Down Menu Sample Image Shut Down menu Getting Started 87 Turning off the computer Click Sleep The computer saves the status of all open programs and files to the memory turns off the display and enters into a low power mode The on off light blinks amber indicating the computer is in Sleep mode Configuring Sleep mode options You can place the computer into Sleep mode by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel You
147. indows Vista 32 bit version This option will not allow full utilization of the system s 4GB RAM configuration This is a limitation of the 32 bit version This will allow full use of the system s RAM configuration However third party software not pre installed may not work Sample Image Product Recovery Menu screen 4 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays select one of the options and then click Next The options are Recovery of Factory Default Software Erase the hard disk TOSHIBA lt Selecting a process gt Please select an option TOSHIBA Recovery Wizard System Recovery Options Cancel Sample Image Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen 66 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Recovering the original factory image recommended recovery method Recovering a hard disk drive to its out of box state deletes all partitions on the hard disk drive and your information will be lost Be sure to save your work to external media first 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen select Recovery of Factory Default Software and then click Next The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears ery Wizard Recovery of Factory Default Softwares Please select a recovery method Recover lo oul ol boo stale Recover without changing the hand drive partitions Fescower lo a custom sine partition oe Sample Image Recovery of Factory Default Software
148. information from your backup media to your internal storage drive use the Restore page in the backup program Look in the online Help or your operating system documentation for information on restoring files y GI TECHNICAL NOTE When restoring files the backup program a prompts you if you try to overwrite a file that already exists on the s internal storage drive Make sure the backup version is the one you want before overwriting the existing file Using the optical 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 were not available on previous video platforms These features include wide screen movies multiple language tracks digital surround sound multiple camera angles and interactive menus Learning the Basics 1 03 Using the optical drive For these reasons your computer may come with an optical drive A G TECHNICAL NOTE Your optical drive is set to play region 1 North f America DVD ROMs If you play a DVD disc from another region o 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
149. ing the display panel depending on the options set Restarting your computer To start the computer up again press the power button until the on off light glows green If you turn off the computer by closing the display panel you can start it again by opening the display panel Using and configuring Hibernation mode To turn off the computer using the Hibernation command 1 Click Start and then click the arrow next to the Lock button in the lower right part of the Start menu The Shut Down menu appears ZA Windows Photo Gallery Connect To Switch User Log Off Control Panel lock Default Programs Restart Sleep All Programs Help and Support Hibernate Shut Down Arrow Start Shut Down Menu Sample Image Shut Down menu 2 Click Hibernate The computer saves the state of all open programs and files turns off the display and then turns off Configuring Hibernation mode options You can place the computer into Hibernation mode by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel You can also specify an amount of time after which the computer automatically goes into Hibernation mode Getting Started 85 Turning off the computer To use any of these methods you first need to enable them using the Power Options feature Click Start Control Panel System and Maintenance and then Power Options The Power Options window appears 2 Click Change plan settings under the power plan to
150. inters you will need to set up the Windows operating system to run with the additional printer s To print a file 1 If your printer is not on turn it on now 2 In your Windows based application click File and then Print The program displays a Print dialog box xs Select Printer a Add Printer Status Ready E Print to file Location Comment Page Range Number of copies 1 Collate AHAA Sample Image Print dialog box 1 02 Learning the Basics Backing up your work 3 Specify the print parameters For example the range of pages and number of copies to print 4 Click Print Backing up your work Back up all the files you create in case something happens to your computer You can back up your files to different types of media such as CDs DVDs diskettes or to a network if available To back up several files at one time use the Microsoft Windows backup program preinstalled on the computer s internal storage drive Also see Backing up your data or your entire computer with the Windows operating system on page 205 HINT Backing up all the files on your internal storage drive may take ce a considerable amount of time and multiple CDs DVDs You may prefer to use a high capacity backup system such as an external hard drive Small files can be backed up on diskettes if an optional external diskette drive is available Restoring your work To restore
151. ion Low battery action Restore plan defaults Cance Sample Image Advanced settings tab of Power Options screen 4 Click Battery to display the battery options 5 Configure the alarm settings to suit your needs Conserving battery power How long a fully charged battery pack lasts when you are using the computer depends on a number of factors such as gt How the computer is configured How much you use the internal storage drive optical drive diskette drives or other optional devices gt Where you are working since operating time decreases at low temperatures 1 1 8 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power There are various ways in which you can conserve power and extend the operating time of your battery lt 2 Enable Sleep or Hibernation which saves power when you turn off the computer and turn it back on again Use the Windows power saving option plans p 8 Op p These power saving options control the way in which the computer is configured By using them you can increase the length of time you can use the computer before you need to recharge the battery Microsoft has combined these options into preset Power Plans Using one of these power plans lets you choose between maximum power savings and peak system performance You may also set individual power saving options to suit your own needs The following sections describe h
152. ith the local technical support staff responsible 1 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 AR5BXB63 11g minicard This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries regions in the following table CAUTION Donotuse this equipment except in the countries regions in the following table Argentina Australia Austria Azerbaijan Bahrain Belgium Brazil Brunei Canada Chile China PRC Colombia Costa Rica Cyprus Czech Republic Denmark Ecuador Egypt Finland France Germany Greece Honduras Hong Kong Hungary Iceland India Indonesia Ireland Italy Jamaica Japan Jordan Latvia Lithuania Luxembourg Malta Mexico Montenegro Netherlands New Zealand Norway Pakistan Panama Peru Philippines Poland Portugal Russia Saudi Arabia Serbia Slovakia Slovenia South Korea Spain Sri Lanka Sweden Switzerland Taiwan ROC Thailand Liechtenstein UAE United Arab Ukraine United Kingdom Emirates Uruguay USA Venezuela Vietnam 18 Approved Countries Regions for the Realtek RTL8187B This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries regions in the following table CAUTION Do notuse this equipment except in the countries regions in the following
153. ive A CAUTION Before putting on headphones to listen turn the volume down Do not set the volume too high when using headphones Continuous exposure to loud sound can harm your hearing Playing optical media If you insert an optical disc into the optical drive and the Auto Run feature does not automatically start your disc try launching the optical disc manually To do this follow these steps 1 Click Start and then Computer 2 Click the optical drive icon The disc drive will run the optical disc If your disc does not run using this method try using an application that is associated with the media on the disc For example if it is a music CD open Windows Media Player and use it to select and then play the CD For other types of media use the associated software to open the files on the disc Recording optical media Depending on the configuration your computer may come with an optical drive that allows you to Play pre recorded and recorded optical media Read write data and multi media files to recordable optical media For more information regarding supported optical media formats please refer to your computer s detailed specifications at pcsupport toshiba com Learning the Basics 1 0 Using the optical drive NOTE Due to manufacturing and quality variations in third party optical media e g CD or DVD or optical media players recorders in certain cases your Toshiba optical drive m
154. izing your computer s settingS 0 0 000 89 30 Contents Caring for your COMPUTEL cece cece eeeeeeeee 89 Cleaning the computer cees 90 Moving the COMPUTED cece eeeeeeeeseeeeees 90 Using a computer lOCK eee eecceeeeesesseeeeeeees 90 Chapter 2 Learning the BaSICS uu 92 COMPUTING tips oo cece ccs escceeeeseeeseeeeeenens 92 Using the keyboard cenres 94 Character Keys eseese 94 Making your keyboard emulate a full size keyboard sccdseentancssctiincctesmentesavacrtlossadsbenawasdtees 94 Ctrl Fn and Alt keys onenen 95 Function KeyS econseiseerrreeernrrrreerrnrrreeerrnnns 95 Special Windows keys naaien 95 Overlay KOYS ccccccccecccssescssseescsseeeeseseeeesseeens 96 Using the overlay to type numeric data 96 Starting a program 97 Starting a program from the Start menu 97 Starting a program from Windows EXDION T amarae te One mre meer 98 Starting a program using the Start Search field 99 Saving your WOFK eseese 99 Printing your WOFK ceecee 101 Backing Up yOuUr WOFk ccecce 102 Restoring your WOTK ssscsseerccrerrrrrreers 102 Using the optical drive ccce 102 Optical drive components cc eee 103 Inserting an Optical CISC c cc eceeeeeeeeeeeeees 104 Playing an audio CD wessencwedsencwecctseonctvteemtededet 105 Playing optical media 106 Recording optical Media nen 106 Removing a disc with the computer on 107 Removing a disc
155. k disc activity lights are off If you change your mind and decide to continue working after all wait a few seconds before turning the computer on again Use the Sleep command to save your work system settings and current state of the desktop to memory so that when you turn on the computer again you will quickly and automatically return to where you left off Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts the computer down completely but it first saves the current state of the computer to the internal storage drive Since Hibernation mode does not require power to maintain the saved information system settings are retained indefinitely Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation hS While in Hibernation mode the computer uses no main battery power Because the state of the system is stored to the internal storage drive no data is lost if the main battery discharges Restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after turning off the computer using the Shut down command Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting from Sleep When starting up again the computer returns to the state in which you left it including all open programs and files you were using For information on how to use and configure Hibernation mode see Using and configuring Hibernation mode on page 84 Getting St
156. l lock feature on and off Fn lis This hot key turns the TOSHIBA Zooming Utility to zoom out Fn f N This hot key turns the TOSHIBA Zooming Utility to zoom in Appendix B Power Cord Cable Connectors Your computer ships with the correct power supply for the country of purchase This appendix shows the shapes of the typical AC power cord cable connectors for various parts of the world USA and Canada United Kingdom gt UL approved i CSA approved BS approved Australia Europe VDA approved AS approved NEMKO approved 22 Appendix C TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor 228 The TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor software program monitors computer system functions such as power consumption the cooling system and the 3D Accelerometer It alerts users to specific system conditions via pop up messages It also tracks the usage of the computer and related devices and logs service relevant information on the computer s internal storage drive The collected information includes device operation time and number of Actuations or status changes 1 e number of power button and Fn key combination uses AC adaptor battery LCD fan HDD sound volume wireless communication switch docking and USB information date of initial system use and also computer and device usage 1 e power settings battery temperature and recharging CPU memory backlight illumination time and temperatures for various device
157. latform Module available on certain models TPM State Verify whether the TPM is enabled or disabled EFS Setting Verify the Encrypted File System settings PSD Setting Configure or check a Personal Secure Drive BitLocker State Verify whether Windows BitLocker drive encryption is enabled or disabled Others Select this category to check the status of other security features o Windows Security Center Check the status of Windows Security Center options Advanced Select this category to check advanced security options available on certain models o Wireless Key Logon Configure your computer to allow a Bluetooth compatible cell phone to send an unlock code 1 56 Utilities TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility This utility can help diagnose problems with devices in your computer Refer to the online Help documentation within the application for additional help NOTE The TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool utility may show tests for features you do not have This is normal and does not indicate a problem To use the TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool utility 1 Click Start All Programs Toshiba Utilities and then q PC Diagnostic Tool or click the PC Diagnostic Tool icon in the Protect amp Fix tab of TOSHIBA Assist The TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool window appears 2 Click the Diagnostic Tool tab Devwce vara Savod Aewitr Serer Rutt Sample Image TO
158. led AWARNING Metal paper clips or hair pins clips will generate heat if they come into contact with USB ports Do not allow USB ports to come into contact with metal products for example when carrying the computer in your bag 1 66 Utilities USB Sleep and Charge Utility Enabling USB Sleep and Charge This utility can be used to enable or disable the USB Sleep and Charge function group Check the check box for the group to enable the USB Sleep and Charge function for the USB port assigned to that group In the default state the group is disabled Power supply mode settings There are several USB Sleep and Charge function modes The default setting is Mode 1 Select one of the other modes in the drop down menu of the USB Sleep and Charge window if the charge function cannot be used in Mode 1 TOSHIBA USB Sleep and Charge Fal ay diene rides i lai the computer is in Sleep Mode Hibernation Mode or shutdown sta Powe _ mode Selects a power supply mode for USB o Sleep and C De Power supply mode Group 1 No Plug and Play device detected Battery Current status of remaining battery life 100 Lower limit of remaining battery life 10 j Q AC Only In this situation select a different mode USB Sleep and Charge function may not be functional with some connected external devices even if the appropriate group is selected In this situa
159. lencer TOSHIBA CD DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer This utility can slow the speed of your optical driver to make it more quietly Click here to allow Acoustic Silencer to slow the CD DVD drive speed for this Windows session only You can use this mode to listen to music CDs or audio files more comfortably Click here to return to Normal Speed in this Windows session for installing applications or transferring data ATTENTION The drive speed will return to Normal Speed if you reboot or resume from standby or hibernation These settings may also be changed by other V Show tasktray icon Sample Image CD DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer screen To access the utility D 1 Click the CD DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer icon in the Optimize tab of TOSHIBA Assist The CD DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer screen appears Click Silence Mode to make the drive run more slowly and quietly for listening to music or audio files on a CD Click Normal Mode to run the drive at normal speed for transferring data 170 Utilities TOSHIBA Accessibility TOSHIBA Accessibility The TOSHIBA Accessibility utility allows you to use the Fn key to create a hot key combination with one of the function keys without pressing the two keys simultaneously as is usually required Using Accessibility lets you make the Fn key a sticky key meaning you can press it once release it and then press a function key to activate the hot key function
160. lick Next A list of previously created Restore Points displays showing the timestamp and description of each Restore Point NOTE This list may contain Restore Points that you did not create Restore Points labeled System Checkpoint were automatically created by the Windows operating system Other Restore Points may have been created automatically by applications when they were installed Select the Restore Point you want to use and then click Next The utility displays the timestamp and description of the selected Restore Point Verify that the Restore Point you selected is the correct one If it is not click Back to return to step 4 Close all programs and save all open files Click Finish and then Yes to begin the system restore Your Windows operating system configuration will now be restored to the state it was in when the chosen Restore Point was created and then the computer will be automatically restarted lf Something Goes Wrong 205 Develop good computing habits Backing up your data or your entire computer with the Windows operating system The most valuable component of your computer system is the data you create and store on its internal storage 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 the Windows operating system offers a c
161. low power data communication system radio station stipulated in the Radio Law of Japan The Name of the radio equipment EY XF2CS TELECOM ENGINEERING CENTER Approval Number 01 NYDA1305 The following restrictions apply Do not disassemble or modify the device Do not install the embedded wireless module into other device Optical Drive Safety Instructions rWyVfeya 9 This appliance contains a laser system and is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT To use this model properly read the user s guide carefully and keep it for your future reference Never attempt to disassemble adjust or repair an 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 iaaii service provider if any repair or adjustment is required Location of the Required Label Sample shown below Location of the label and manufacturing information may vary PRODUCT IS CERTIFIED BY THE MANUFACTURER TO COMPLY WITH DHHS RULES 21 CFR SUBCHAPTER J APPLICABLE AT THE DATE OF MANUFACTURE MANUFACTURED TOSHIBA CORPORATION 1 1 1 SHIBAURA MINATO KU TOKYO 105 8001 JAPAN 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 as
162. lving 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 Control Panel System and Maintenance and then Device Manager 2 Double click the appropriate PC Card which will be listed under one of the categories shown for example Disk drives Network adapters Other etc The operating system displays your PC Card s Properties dialog box which contains information about your PC Card configuration and status The computer stops working hangs when you insert a PC Card The problem may be caused by an I O input output conflict between the PCMCIA socket and another device in the system Use Device Manager to make sure each device has its own I O base address See Fixing a problem with Device Manager on page 186 for more information Since all PC Cards share the same socket each card is not required to have its own address Hot swapping removing one PC Card and inserting another without turning the computer off fails Follow this procedure before you remove a PC Card Gp 1 Click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the Notification Area The Safely Remove Hardware screen appears 2 Click Safely remove for the device you want to swap lf Something Goes Wrong 1 O Resolving a hardware conflict 3 Select the item you wish to remove and click OK 4 Remove the device when tol
163. m solving 188 turning on 52 power button 53 63 power plan hot key 119 power plans 118 power source 48 connecting 49 powering down using Hibernation 84 using Shut Down 82 using Sleep 86 precautions 43 primary button 73 74 printer connecting 77 problem solving 197 198 printing a file 101 problem solving AC power 188 accessing disk drives 181 battery charge does not last 189 battery not charging 188 cannot insert diskette in drive 193 cannot read a diskette 193 changing display properties 191 checking device properties 186 computer hangs when PC Card inserted 196 computer will not power up 180 contacting Toshiba 207 208 corrupted damaged data files 193 Device Manager 186 disk drive is slow 193 display is blank 190 external display not working 191 external monitor 190 faulty memory 187 hardware conflict 185 high pitched noise 195 Internet bookmarked site not found 184 Internet connection is slow 184 keyboard not responding 181 missing files trouble accessing a disk 192 modem not receiving or transmitting 198 no sound 195 non system disk or disk error 182 PC Card 195 checklist 196 error occurs 197 hot swapping fails 196 not recognized 197 slot appears dead 196 power and batteries 188 printer 197 198 program not responding 179 program not working properly 193 screen does not look right flickers 191 Startup options 183 URL address not found 184 warning resume failure 181 Windows operating system
164. 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 antenna ON OFF switch to the ON position NOTE When the Wireless antenna ON OFF switch is ON the wireless indicator light amp will be lit For help with common Wi Fi networking problems see Wireless networking problems on page 199 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 Exploring Your Computer s Features 1 31 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 network consult your network administrator Many hotels airports and offices offer Wi Fi access If your computer has Wi Fi ask them for help when connecting to their Wi Fi network While you are at home or traveling you need a dial up connection 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 conne
165. mputer e lt 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 AC outlet 18 Getting Started Connecting an optional external diskette drive Setting up a printer some printers require a specific installation process Refer to your printer installation guide for instructions before completing the following procedure NOTE 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 Control Panel Hardware and Sound and then under Printers click Add a printer The Add Printer Wizard appears Choose a local or network printer gt Add a local printer Use this option only if you don t have a USB printer Windows automatically installs USB printers when you plug them in gt Add a network wireless or Bluetooth printer Make sure that your computer is connected to the network or that your Bluetooth or wireless printer is turned on Sample Image Add Printer Wizard 2 Follow the on screen instructions to set up your printer Connecting an optional external diskette drive Some operations such as creating a password service diskette require a diskette drive designed for use with 3 5 inch diskettes Sample Illustration Optional external USB diskette drive Getting Started 19 Turning of
166. ms 9 Carefully remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging without touching its connector 10 Locate an empty memory module slot on the underside of the computer NOTE lf no memory slot is available you must remove a module by performing steps 2 3 of Removing a memory module on page 59 NI Getting Started D Adding memory optional NOTE If your system has the memory modules stacked on top of one another you must remove the top module first before removing installing the bottom module NOTE For this model Slot A is the bottom slot Slot B is the top slot If only one memory module is to be installed it must be installed in Slot A 11 Pick up the memory module by its sides avoiding any contact with its connector Position the module toward the socket aligning the connector s notch with the matching key in the socket Sample Illustration Aligning the memory module with the socket 12 Firmly press the memory module into the memory slot s socket at approximately a 30 degree angle to the horizontal surface of the computer Sample Illustration Inserting the memory module into the socket 58 Getting Started Adding memory optional 13 Once the module s connector is fully inserted into the socket press downward on the top edge of the module to seat the module into the latches at the sides of the socket These latches should snap into place securely with the
167. ms Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may cause errors that seem to be hardware or even software related It is worthwhile checking for these first 1 Click Start and then click the arrow next to the Lock button in the lower right part of the Start menu The Shut Down menu appears 2 Click Shut Down The computer shuts down completely 3 Remove the memory module following the instructions in Removing a memory module on page 59 4 Reinstall the memory module following the instructions in Installing a memory module on page 54 and making sure the module is seated properly 5 Check for the error again 6 If the error recurs remove the memory module entirely and check for the error again If removing the memory module eliminates the error the memory module may be faulty If the error recurs without the memory module installed the error is not caused by the memory module TECHNICAL NOTE You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work 1 88 lf Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict NOTE For this model Slot A is the bottom slot Slot B is the top slot If only one memory module is to be installed it must be installed in Slot A Power and the batteries Your computer receives its power through the AC adaptor and power cord cable or from the system batteries battery optional secondary battery and real time clock RTC battery Power pr
168. n management tool available through the Windows operating system To access it Click Start All Programs Toshiba Utilities and then HWSetup or click the TOSHIBA Hardware Setup icon in the Optimize tab of TOSHIBA Assist The TOSHIBA Hardware Setup screen appears amp TOSHIBA HWSetup i Sal TOSHIBA Boot Priority Keyboard USB LAN i General Password Display CPU TOSHIBA Hw Setup program allows you to configure your computer Setup BIOS Version 0 8 04 11 2008 Default About OK Cancel Sample Image TOSHIBA Hardware Setup screen General tab options The TOSHIBA Hardware Setup screen may have the following tabs Boot Priority Allows you to change the sequence in which your computer searches the drives for the operating system You can also manually choose the Boot Priority by pressing the power button to power on the computer then quickly pressing the F12 key Select the boot device by pressing the arrow keys then pressing the Enter key NOTE Since the system is a quick booting system you must press the keys immediately after pressing the power button hS gt NOTE Utilities TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 1 63 Button Setting Lets you set the resume speed for Sleep mode If you want to use the fast resume option be sure to connect the AC adaptor to the computer CPU Allows you to enable or disable CPU frequency switching modes
169. n different countries regions the approval does not of itself give an unconditional assurance of successful operation on every PSTN network termination point In the event of problems you should contact your equipment supplier in the first instance Unless approved for any model accredited low power radio frequency electric machinery any company trader or user shall not change the frequency increase the power or change the features and functions of the original design Any use of low power radio frequency electric machinery shall not affect aviation safety and interfere with legal communications In the event interference is caused the use of such electric machinery shall be immediately discontinued Operation of such products can be resumed only when they are modified and can no longer cause interference The legal communications mentioned in the above item refer to radio communications operated in accordance with telecommunication laws and regulations Low power radio frequency electric machinery shall resist against interference from legal communications or from industrial scientific and medical radio emission electric machinery this Equipment in Japan In Japan the frequency bandwidth of 2 400 MHz to 2 483 5 MHz for second generation low power data communication systems such as this equipment overlaps that of mobile object identification systems premises radio station and specified low power radio station 1 Sticker
170. nable the TPM feature through your system s BIOS To enable TPM 1 Power on your system while holding down the Esc key 2 Press F1 when directed 3 Press the PgDn key 4 Press the down arrow key until TPM is highlighted then press the space bar to change the TPM status to Enabled Press Y to save the changes Press End and then press Y to accept the changes Your system will restart For further information on how to set up and use this utility refer to the Infineon TPM Trusted Platform Module Installation Guide 1 12 Utilities Fingerprint Authentication Utility Fingerprint Authentication Utility The fingerprint authentication utility can be used to replace the keyboard based user password authentication system when booting up The fingerprint authentication utility can also be used for user logon The user s fingerprint is read if the system recognizes the fingerprint the user is automatically logged on Fingerprint utility limitations Toshiba does not guarantee that the fingerprint utility technology will be completely secure or error free Toshiba does not guarantee that the fingerprint utility will accurately screen out unauthorized users at all times Toshiba is not liable for any failure or damage that might arise out of the use of the fingerprint software or utility Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility To access the Fingerprint Authentication Utility click Start All Programs TrueSuite
171. ndows 7 User Account Control eeeeenenee eeeer ee eee ee one ree re oer 236 Re installing drivers and applications 236 Setting UP a printer ccenn 236 setting Power Options accenn 236 setting battery notifications eee eee 236 36 Contents Selecting a power plan scce 23 Accessing the Mouse utility cesses 23 Accessing Web Camera Application Help 23 Removing hardware from your computer BA secret arsapsertci nce E E 23 Checking device properties status c 23 Uninstalling programs in Windows 7 uu 238 Using IPCONFIG to determine the computer s PAGUE S e EE 238 If a blank screen appears while you are Watching a DVD ccc ccccecseeeeseessseeeeeeeeeens 238 If the screen saver appears while you are Watching a DVD ccc eccceeseeseeeeesseeeeeeeeens 238 Backing up your computer and creating system restore POINTS ccce 239 Using virtualization technology ccce 239 Introduction 3 Welcome to the world of powerful portable multimedia computing With your Toshiba computer your work and entertainment can accompany you wherever you go Your Computer model may be ENERGY STAR compliant If the model you purchased is compliant it is labeled with the ENERGY STAR logo on the computer and the following information applies Toshiba is a partner in the Environmental Protection Agency s EPA ENERGY STAR Program and has designed this computer to meet
172. needs this time to check the battery s remaining capacity and perform its calculations 116 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power il Highlight the power icon in the Notification Area A pop up message displays the remaining battery power as a percentage With repeated discharges and recharges the battery s capacity gradually decreases A frequently used older battery does not power the computer for as long as a new battery even when both are fully charged y ia What to TECHNICAL NOTE The computer drains the battery faster at low temperatures Check your remaining charge frequently if you are working in temperatures below 50 degrees Fahrenheit The computer calculates the remaining battery charge based on your current rate of power use and other factors such as the age of the battery do when the main battery runs low When the main battery runs low you can Plug the computer into an external power source and recharge the main battery Place the computer into Hibernation mode and replace the main battery with a charged spare not included with your computer Save your work and turn off the computer If you do not manage to do any of these things before the main battery completely runs out of power the computer automatically enters Hibernation mode and turns itself off Hibernation mode keeps track of where you were so that when you turn on the power again you can continue wher
173. neral 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 Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of this device L utilisation de ce dispositif est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes 1 il ne doit pas produire de brouillage et 2 l utilisateur du dispositif doit tre pr t a accepter tout brouillage radio lectrique re u m me s il est susceptible de compromettre son fonctionnement CO The term IC before the equipment certification number only signifies that the Industry Canada technical specifications were met To prevent radio interference to the licensed service this device is intended to be operated indoors and away from windows to provide maximum shielding Equipment or its transmit antenna that is installed outdoors is subject to licensing Pour empecher que cet appareil cause du brouillage au service faisant I 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 devi
174. ng startup The error message may vary by computer model NOTE Depending on your system the RTC battery may only charge while the computer is turned on If the RTC battery is low the real time clock and calendar may display the incorrect time and date or stop working To recharge the RTC battery plug the computer into a live electrical outlet and leave the computer powered on for 24 hours 1 1 4 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power NOTE It is seldom necessary to charge the RTC battery because it charges while the computer is on If the RTC battery is low the real time clock and calendar may display the incorrect time and date or stop working When Hibernation mode is enabled and the RTC battery is completely discharged a warning prompts you to reset the real time clock The computer can be used while the RTC battery is being charged although the charging status of the RTC battery cannot be monitored Monitoring main battery power q__ The computer s main battery light gives you an indication of the main battery s current charge Glows amber while the main battery is being charged AC adaptor connected Glows green when the main battery is fully charged gt Is unlit when the battery has discharged the battery is not charging or the AC adaptor is not plugged into the computer or AC outlet NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending upon power manag
175. ng system 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 Use the DVD Player software that came with your computer to view DVD movies 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 5 Verify that your computer recognizes your optical drive by clicking Start and then Computer The optical drive should appear in the list 6 See Checking device properties on page 186 for instructions on using Device Manager to view the optical drive properties 7 Check the Toshiba Web site for new information on optical drives and their operation A blank screen appears while watching a DVD ROM movie or title Change the setting for when to turn off the display using the following steps 1 Click Start Control Panel System and Maintenance and then Power Options 2
176. ng 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 CAUTION Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation The radiated output power of the TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits Nevertheless the TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized The antenna s used for this transmitter must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter Regulatory Information The TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card must be installed and used in strict accordance with the manufacturer s instructions as described in the user documentation that comes with the product This device complies with the following radio frequency and safety standards Canada Industry Canada IC This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada CAUTION The installer of this radio equipment must ensure that the antenna is located or pointed such that it does not emit RF field in excess of Health Canada limits for the ge
177. nly the external device only or both simultaneously NOTE some modes are only available with the appropriate device attached and turned on The quickest way to change the display output settings is to use the display hot key Fn F5 1 Press Fn and F5 simultaneously 2 While holding down Fn press F5 repeatedly until the setting you want takes effect Briefly pause each time you press the F5 key to allow time for the display to change This hot key cycles through the settings in the following order the last two options are available if an external monitor is connected LCD Internal display only LCD CRT Internal display and external monitor simultaneously CRT External monitor only LCD CRT Multi Monitor Internal display and external monitor with one acting as the primary display and the other as an extended desktop 16 Getting Started Using an external keyboard Swap sSwitch primary display between internal display and external monitor when using extended desktop FS Output e LED CRT Multi Monitor 9S Sample Image Display options window 3 Release the Fn key Adjusting the quality of the external display To obtain the best picture quality from your television or other video display device you may need to adjust the video settings See the video device documentation for additional configuration steps Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use a
178. not working 183 program starting 97 programs not running correctly 193 projector 74 Index 260 connecting 74 R real time clock RTC battery 111 recording sounds 135 recording sounds 135 recycle bin icon 128 registering your computer in Windows 7 234 registering computer 47 removing hardware safely in Windows 7 237 main battery 120 RJ 11 jack 132 running the computer on battery power 110 S safety computer 126 disposing of batteries 125 icons 40 precautions 43 saving files 99 screen blank 190 does not look normal flickers 191 secondary button 73 74 selecting a power plan in Windows 7 237 set up communications 130 setting battery notifications in Windows 7 236 Power Options in Windows 7 236 setting up a printer in Windows 7 236 adding memory 53 computer 45 55 software in Windows 7 233 work environment 42 setting up a connection 131 shutting down computer in Windows 7 235 Sleep mode 81 hot key 219 starting again from 89 Smart Card Reader 139 sound problem solving 195 sounds recording 135 speakers using external 136 start button 129 Start Search field 99 starting a program 97 Start Search field 99 Windows Explorer 98 Windows Start menu 97 starting up the computer from Shut down 84 from Sleep 89 Startup menu problem solving 183 supervisor password deleting 152 supervisor password set up 151 S video 74 T Taskbar 129 telephone line connecting to modem 131 tel
179. nt and ConfigFree are registered trademarks of Toshiba America Information Systems Inc and or Toshiba Corporation Microsoft Outlook Windows and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries DirectX Active Desktop DirectShow and Windows Media are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Wi Fi is a registered trademark of the Wi Fi Alliance Intel Intel Core Celeron Centrino and Pentium are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries TouchPad is a trademark of Synaptics Inc Adobe and Photoshop are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and or other countries Memory Stick Memory Stick PRO and i LINK are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation Secure Digital and SD are trademarks of SD Card Association MultiMediaCard and MMC are trademarks of MultiMediaCard Association xD Picture Card is a trademark of Fuji Photo Film Co Ltd Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG Inc and any use of such marks by Toshiba is under license Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies Computer Disposal Information Lamp contains mercury Disp
180. ntly working with click File and then Save As and give the new file a different name File names The Windows operating system supports long file names that can contain up to 260 characters and can include spaces Some applications do not support long file names and require file names limited to no more than eight characters You may use all the letters numbers and other characters on the keyboard except for these characters gt lt File names are not case sensitive Learning the Basics 1 01 Printing your work Using a file extension Most programs assign an extension to the file name that identifies the file as being created in the program with a particular format For example Microsoft Word saves files with a doc extension Any file name with an extension of doc is assumed to be a Microsoft Word file Creating your own extension is usually unwise since the program is unlikely to recognize a strange extension and may refuse to handle your file correctly TECHNICAL NOTE By default the Windows operating system does not show file extensions For information on showing or hiding file extensions see your Windows online Help Printing your work Ensure the operating system is set up for your printer as described in Setting up a printer on page 78 HINT You only need to set up the printer the first time you connect it If you use more than one printer or are changing pr
181. o allows you to easily format SD Memory Cards Refer to the online Help documentation within the application for any additional help To make a bootable SD card 1 Attach a USB floppy drive to your computer and insert a bootable floppy disk 2 Insert the SD card NOTE Be sure to back up your data to external media before performing this procedure as data on the drive may be lost 3 Click Start All Programs Toshiba Utilities and then SD Memory Card The TOSHIBA SD Memory Boot Utility screen appears a EA aS Capacity 1015 8MB Boot Image Read from a floppy disk Read from an image file Z Browse Filename i Sample Image TOSHIBA SD Memory Boot Utility screen 1 60 Utilities TOSHIBA SD Memory Boot Utility 4 Select the drive where the SD card is located 5 Select Read from a floppy disk 6 Click Start NOTE To create a bootable SD card with the Read from an image file option you need a third party application Booting from a bootable SD card To boot from a bootable SD card 1 Create a bootable SD card see TOSHIBA SD Memory Boot Utility on page 159 for instructions 2 Verify that no floppy disk is installed in the optional external floppy disk drive 3 Insert a bootable SD card into the SD card slot 4 Power on the computer 5 During the boot process press the F12 key The system displays the Boot menu 6 Use the arrow keys to select the SD Floppy icon 7 P
182. o delete a supervisor password 1 6 Click Start All Programs Toshiba Utilities and then TOSHIBA Assist The TOSHIBA Assist window appears On the left side click the Secure tab Click the Supervisor Password icon The Supervisor Password tab of the TOSHIBA Password Utility window appears Click Delete A pop up screen appears asking for a password Enter the password then click OK A message displays confirming that the password has been deleted Click OK to exit Using a user password A user password provides power on password protection Setting a user password CAUTION f you choose to set a supervisor or user password Toshiba strongly recommends that you save your password in a location where you can later access it should you not remember it Toshiba is not responsible for any losses that may occur to you your organization or others as a result of the inability to access your computer Utilities 1 53 Setting passwords To register a password for the power on password functions 1 Click Start All Programs Toshiba Utilities and then TOSHIBA Password Utility The TOSHIBA Password Utility window appears a ta TOSHIBA Password Utility User Password T This tab lets you set conditions for User Password User Password Owner String Sample Image TOSHIBA Password Utility window 2 Click Set 3 Enter your password and then enter it again t
183. o verify 4 Click Set 5 Click OK if you want to save the password to a text file on a diskette or media of your choice or click Cancel to continue without saving the password to a text file 6 Click OK to exit Deleting a user password To cancel the power on password function 1 Click Start All Programs Toshiba Utilities and then TOSHIBA Password Utility The TOSHIBA Password Utility window appears Click Delete Follow the on screen instructions to remove the user password 194 Utilities TOSHIBA Security Assist TOSHIBA Security Assist The TOSHIBA Security Assist Utility acts as a command center where you can set up various passwords or other security features and see how these features can be used with each other to increase security even further or to simplify the ways that you protect your system To open TOSHIBA Security Assist Click Start All Programs Toshiba Utilities and then Security Assist or click the Security Assist icon in the Secure tab of TOSHIBA Assist The TOSHIBA Security Assist main window appears nn pian Aimi Coma Sample Image TOSHIBA Security Assist window From the main window you can select a category that shows the type of passwords or other security features that can be used in that scenario The available categories are Boot Setting Select this category to set up security features that will prevent an unauthorized user from even starting
184. oblems are interrelated For example a faulty AC adaptor or power cord cable will neither power the computer nor recharge the batteries Here are some typical problems and how to solve them The AC power light does not come on when you plug in the AC adaptor and power cord cable Make sure the AC adaptor and power cord cable are firmly plugged into both the wall outlet and the computer If the AC power light still does not come on check that the wall outlet is working properly by plugging in a lamp or other appliance The AC adaptor and power cord cable work correctly but the battery will not charge The battery does not charge while the computer is consuming full power Try turning off the computer The battery may not be inserted correctly in the computer Turn off the computer remove the battery clean the contacts with a soft dry cloth if necessary and replace the battery See Removing the battery from the computer on page 120 The battery may be too hot or too cold to charge properly If you think this is the probable cause let the battery reach room temperature and try again If the battery has completely discharged it will not begin charging immediately Leave the AC adaptor and power cord cable connected wait 20 minutes and see if the battery is charging If the battery light is glowing after 20 minutes let the computer continue charging the battery for at least another 20 minutes before you turn on the com
185. oint II secondary button TouchPad secondary button Available on certain models Sample Illustration Toshiba Dual Pointing Device buttons Getting Started 13 Using the TouchPad Accupoint II pointing device Moves the cursor and selects items on the screen Available on certain models To move the cursor gently push the pointing device in the direction you want the cursor to move Pushing harder on the pointing device moves the cursor faster Primary button Performs the same function as the left button on a mouse When a step instructs you to click or choose an item move the cursor to the item then press and release the primary button To double click press the primary button twice in rapid succession Secondary button Performs the same function as the right button on a mouse For more information see Disabling or enabling the Toshiba Dual Pointing Device on page 224 Using the TouchPad The TouchPad the small rectangular area located in front of the keyboard is sensitive to touch and enables you to move the cursor with the stroke of a finger Simply move your finger on the TouchPad in the direction you would like to move the cursor gt To move the cursor to the top of the page push your finger forward on the TouchPad gt Sd To move the cursor to the bottom of the page drag your finger toward yourself To move the cursor to the right side of t
186. omputer s Features Using PC Cards NOTE You may first need to remove the card slot protector before you can insert a Card 2 Insert the PC Card Sample Illustration Inserting a PC Card 3 When the card is almost all the way into the slot push firmly but gently to ensure a firm connection with the computer Do not force the card into position Removing a PC Card CAUTION Be sure to disable the PC Card prior to removing it Otherwise the system may be damaged NOTE Before removing a PC Card make sure that no applications or system Services are using the card 1 Prepare the card for removal by clicking the Safely Remove ue Hardware icon in the Notification Area and then selecting the card or device you want to remove If the system is unable to prepare the card for safe removal a message will tell you to try again later If the card can be removed now the system displays Safe to Remove Hardware 2 Locate the PC Card eject button 3 Press the PC Card eject button once to pop it out slightly and push it in to remove the PC Card The PC Card ejects slightly from the slot Exploring Your Computer s Features 1 39 Smart Card Reader 4 Grasp the edges of the PC Card and slide it out of the slot Sample Illustration Removing a PC Card Setting up a PC Card for your computer Some PC Cards are ready to use as soon as you install them Others such as hard disk cards network cards and SC
187. on as they may result in fingerprint enrollment errors or a drop in the fingerprint recognition success rate Soaked or swollen finger e g after taking bath Injured finger Wet finger Soiled or oily finger o Extremely dry skin condition on finger Observe the following to improve the fingerprint recognition success rate eSa Enroll two or more fingers Enroll additional fingers if recognition failure occurs often using enrolled fingers Check your finger condition Changed conditions such as injured rough extremely dry wet soiled dirty oily soaked or swollen fingers may lower the recognition success rate Also if the fingerprint is worn down or the finger becomes thinner or fatter the recognition success rate may be lowered The fingerprint for each finger is different and unique Please ensure that only the registered or enrolled fingerprint or fingerprints are used for identification Check sliding position see illustration below ft Sample Illustration Aligning the finger on the reader Fingerprint reader limitations 2 gt The fingerprint reader compares and analyzes the unique characteristics in a fingerprint However there may be instances where certain users are unable to register their fingerprints due to insufficient unique characteristics in their fingerprints A warning message will be displayed when recognition is abnorm
188. ons The following are the available hard disk drive recovery options Recovering the original factory image recommended recovery method Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the recovery partition Erasing the hard disk Recovering the C partition of the HDD without changing the current partition size Recovering the C partition with a user specified size Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media Checking the HDD operating status Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the recovery partition NOTE During the HDD Recovery Process it is strongly recommended that your computer be connected to an external power source via the AC Adaptor You have the options of recovering your system using the Hard Drive Recovery partition to the factory set default or recovering just your C drive and leaving other partitions for example a D drive intact or changing the size of your C drive and then recovering it To recover your hard disk drive using the utilities stored on your computer s HDD 1 Make sure the computer is turned off 2 Press and hold the 0 zero key on your keyboard while powering on the computer Getting Started 65 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 3 If your system offers a choice of Windows Vista 32 bit or 64 bit operating system select one at this time If not skip to step 4 TOSHIBA Recovery Wizard TOSHIBA lt Product Recovery Menu gt Please select one type of OS to continue W
189. ontains information about the ConfigFree main screen and how to start and set up ConfigFree For more detailed information on setting up and using ConfigFree see the Help File included in the application Utiliti 1 6 ed Starting ConfigFree To start ConfigFree be sure the computer has a wired or wireless connection Then perform any of the following steps Click Start All Programs Toshiba Networking and then ConfigF ree Double click the ConfigFree icon in the Notification Area Press the TOSHIBA Assist button if applicable to your system to open the TOSHIBA Assist and then click the ConfigF ree icon Click the ConfigFree icon ba in the Notification Area and then click the desired utility NOTE If your computer is not connected to a network the ConfigFree icon in the Notification Area is displayed with an X ConfigFree Utilities Connectivity Doctor The Connectivity Doctor lets you analyze your network connections and fix network connection problems Using Connectivity Doctor you can view detailed network information by simply moving the mouse pointer The Connectivity Doctor works with the following network devices Wired and wireless network devices o Access points The Connectivity Doctor displays the following information o Status of the PC Network Connections Status of wired and wireless connections Wireless Connection band a b g
190. onvenient way to back up your computer or just your important files to optical drives or hard drives An external hard drive is recommended in case the internal storage drive fails No additional software is required Most of the optical drives built into recent Toshiba portable computer models can write to or burn as well as read from optical discs External optical disc writers are also widely available Follow these steps to back up your computer or files to optical discs or a storage drive NOTE You cannot back up the computer while running on battery power Connect the AC adaptor before continuing j Prepare your backup target by connecting it and or inserting a blank optical disc in the drive Click Start Click Control Panel Click System and Maintenance Click Backup and Restore Center A nn amp U N You can choose to back up some files or the entire computer Click either Back up files or Back up computer NOTE If you choose to back up your entire computer you will be setting up a scheduled backup that will be performed periodically and will only include the changes made since the last backup 7 Follow the on screen help to complete your backup For more help click Start Help and Support and search for back up 206 lf Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits General tips for installing hardware and software Here are a few tips to help ensure safe and easy inst
191. osal of this product may be regulated due to environmental considerations For disposal reuse or recycling information please contact your local government or the Electronic Industries Alliance at www elae org As part of Toshiba s commitment to preserving the environment Toshiba supports various trade in and recycling programs Visit www ToshibaDirect com and select Recycling amp Trade in Programs or enter Recycle in the search bar Contents Introduction o eeccccecescescscessscseescsssssscestscsssscsssetsestenessenseeneeee 3 This guide ceecee 39 Safety CONS case aseccomatecanasossaueaonacinectesnautedecaseeceasccne 40 Other icons used 40 Other documentation eeeeeeeeenn 41 SENICE OPTIONS serierrorrcrr isiin p knina aina AA 41 Chapter 1 Getting Started ccc cessescsssssseseeseseees 42 Selecting a place tO WOFK cecene 42 setting up a work environment 42 Keeping yourself comfortable ee 43 Precautions eerren 43 Important information on your computer s cooling fan ceeeeerriserrrrrrerrrrrreerns 45 Setting Up your COmMpUtEer ceecee 45 Setting Up your SO WAre en 46 Registering your computer with Toshiba 47 Adding optional external devices 47 Connecting to a POWEF SOUICE ceecee 48 Charging the main battery cece essere 50 20 Contents 29 Using the computer for the first time 51 Opening the display panel eee 51 Your computer s features and specifications 52 Turning ON t
192. ot prompt you to do so This will ensure that the installation is completed and will clean up anything that the installation utility left behind Do one installation at a time If you have several new items to add to your computer system install just one at a time creating Restore Points immediately before each successive installation This will make it much easier to determine the origin of any new problems For best results follow this sequence 1 Back up critical data 2 Create a Restore Point 3 Install one item of hardware or software lf Something Goes Wrong 20 If you need further assistance 4 Restart the Windows operating system 5 Use the new hardware or software for a while noting any new problems Make sure that your critical applications email business applications etc are working correctly and verify that important devices are still functioning 6 For each additional hardware or software item repeat these steps starting at step 1 if any of your critical data has changed or starting at step 2 if no critical data has changed The eSATA device is not recognized from Sleep or Hibernation mode A connected eSATA device may not be recognized if it is connected to the computer s eSATA USB combo port while the computer is in Sleep mode or Hibernation mode If this occurs disconnect the eSATA device and then reconnect the device while the computer is turned on NOTE Before connecting the eSATA devic
193. our 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 99 for further information QA HINT Some programs have an automatic save feature that can be E activated This feature saves your file to the internal storage drive at 4 preset intervals See your software documentation for details gt NOTE Learning the Basics 93 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 internal storage drive suddenly fails you will lose all the data on it unless you have a separate backup copy For more information see Data and system configuration backup in the Windows operating system on page 203 Use Error checking and Disk Defragmenter regularly to check and optimize 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 o
194. out Using the overlay for cursor control The keys with the gray arrows and symbols on their left front are the cursor control overlay keys To turn the cursor control overlay on press Fn and F10 simultaneously The cursor control mode light on the keyboard indicator panel glows when the cursor control overlay is on To disable the cursor control overlay hold down the Fn key and press F10 again The cursor control mode light on the keyboard indicator panel goes out Learning the Basics O Starting a program starting a program The easiest way to start a program is to double click the name of the file that contains the information you want to work on To find the file use the Start menu or Windows Explorer If you prefer to open the program first you have four options You can gt Double click the icon for the program on your desktop Use the Start menu Use Windows Explorer or the Start menu to locate the program file Use the Search or Start Search field in the Start menu The next three sections explain how to start a program from the Start menu Windows Explorer and the Start Search field Starting a program from the Start menu When you install a program the operating system usually puts an icon in the All Programs menu To start a program that has an icon in the All Programs menu follow these steps which use the Windows WordPad program as an example 1 Click Start and then All Programs
195. ovement OFF HIGH Battery aay Level 3 AC Power Ey Level 3 V Display icon on the Notification area Taskbar Setup Detail Default 3D Viewer Sample Image TOSHIBA HDD Protection Properties window 2 Select ON to enable HDD protection or select OFF to disable HDD protection Set the battery and AC power detection levels as desired Click OK 1 D 8 Utilities TOSHIBA SD Memory Card Format Utility TOSHIBA SD Memory Card Format Utility This utility is used to format SD cards used with the Bridge Media Adapter slot To format an SD memory card using this utility 1 Click Start All Programs Toshiba Utilities and then SD Memory Card Format The TOSHIBA SD Memory Card Format screen appears ge TOSHIBA D Memory Card Format ry TOSHIBA Drive 4 Capacity 253 0MB Format Option Quick Format Eull Format E Sample Image TOSHIBA SD Memory Card Format screen 2 Select the drive corresponding to the SD memory card 3 Select the formatting option Quick Format amp Full Format 4 Click Start to begin formatting The formatting progress is displayed in the horizontal bar in the window 5 When formatting is completed click Close to exit the utility Utilities 1 DO TOSHIBA SD Memory Boot Utility TOSHIBA SD Memory Boot Utility The TOSHIBA SD Memory Boot Utility allows you to create an SD card you can use to boot up your computer This utility als
196. oving the computer Before moving your computer even across the room make sure all drive activity has ended the drive indicator light stops glowing and all external peripheral cables are disconnected Do not pick up the computer by its display panel or by the back where the ports are located Doing so could damage the system Using a computer lock You may want to secure your computer to a heavy object such as your desk The easiest way to do this is to purchase an optional computer lock cable For more information on purchasing a cable lock visit accessories toshiba com Sample Illustration Computer lock cable To secure the computer 1 Wrap the cable through or around some part of a heavy object Make sure there is no way for a potential thief to slip the cable off the object Getting Started 01 Caring for your computer Pass the locking end through the loop W 3 Insert the cable s locking end into the security lock slot on your computer then engage the locking device The computer is now securely locked Sample Illustration Attaching security lock cable Chapter 2 Learning the Basics This chapter gives some computing tips and provides important information about basic features Computing tips Save your work frequently Your work stays in the computer s temporary memory until you save it to the internal storage drive If the network you are using goes down and you must restart y
197. ow to choose a Power Plan and discuss each power saving option Power Plans You can choose a predefined Power Plan or select your own combination of power options To do this 1 Click Start Control Panel Mobile PC and then Power Options The Windows Power Options window appears gt a Tearh D j ee E t Centre Pinel e Hirdwareand found i Powe Options FEOQUERG i PRRPHODAT On WPEL Select a power plan Power plans can Rep you maae your comgeders pedomunce or eaaa aiig Make a plan achet by adechng A or choose a plan aed customuce A by changeng obs power sellerge Joell ree rere about poserer plans Plant thown on the buiten meter Ueo Eathery lite ata Change plan stings Pefoemann see Pirat tart fatter Ide Soaaeg Change plan petting Pofemance F i High pericemance Battery Ite oo Change plan detbngs amre Seeded Sample Image Windows Power Options window 2 Select an appropriate plan for your work environment or create your own custom plan 3 Click Create a Power Plan to set up a new plan Mobile Computing 1 1 9 Monitoring main battery power NOTE To edit a plan or to edit advanced settings continue to the following steps 4 Click Change Plan Settings to choose the plan you want to edit This screen allows you to change basic settings 5 Click Change Advanced Settings to access settings for battery notification levels internal storage drive power save time e
198. ow you want your computer to manage power Power buttons and lid Lid close action Power button action Start menu power button On battery Sleep Plugged in Sleep On battery Sleep Plugged in Sleep On battery Sleep Plunanerd in Sleen Restore plan defaults Sample Image Advanced settings tab of Power Options screen 5 Click Power buttons and lid to display the actions that you can configure 6 Select Sleep for the options you want NOTE These options can be set separately for how they operate while the computer is running on battery power or while connected to AC power Lid close action Set this option to Sleep if you want the computer to go into Sleep mode when you close the display panel Power button action Set this option to Sleep if you want the computer to go into Sleep mode when you press the power button Start menu power button Set this option to Sleep if you want the computer to go into Sleep mode when you click the power button in the Start menu Getting Started 89 Customizing your computer s settings 7 Click Apply 8 Click OK Once the computer is configured you can place it into Sleep mode by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel depending on the Sleep options set Starting again from Sleep mode To start up the computer from Sleep mode press the power button until the on off light glows green The computer r
199. ps 1 8 in Installing a memory module on page 54 to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover Do not try to remove a memory module with the computer turned on You can damage the computer and the memory module Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in Sleep or Hibernation mode The computer could hang up the next time you turn it on and data in memory will be lost In either of the above cases the Sleep configuration will not be saved 60 Getting Started Adding memory optional NOTE The following screen may appear when you turn on the power Windows Error Recove Windows did not shut down successfully If this was due to the system not responding or if the system was shut down to protect data you might be able to recover by choosing one of the Safe Mode configurations from the menu below use the arrow keys to highlight your choice Safe Mode Safe Mode with Networking Safe Mode with Command Prompt Start Windows Normally If Start Windows Normally is highlighted then press Enter If one of the Safe Mode options is highlighted it is best to press Enter to go into Safe Mode then shut down and restart the system at which time Windows should boot back up normally When Safe Mode is suggested this could be a sign that you may need to scan your internal storage drive for errors or defragment the drive If so consult Windows Help and Support 2 Pull the
200. ps if your program stops responding see Problems that are easy to fix on page 179 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 185 The computer is not accessing the internal storage drive or the optional external diskette drive Your computer normally loads the operating system from the internal storage drive If you have an internal storage drive problem you will not be able to start the computer Insert a system diskette into the optional external diskette drive and press F12 when the machine starts and use the arrow keys to select the boot up device You may need to press F12 several times The computer displays the WARNING RESUME FAILURE Windows Error Recovery Windows did not shut down successfully message To continue select Start Windows normally This can happen if the computer was put into Sleep mode and the battery has discharged If you performed a shutdown before this message was displayed a program or driver may have prevented Windows from shutting down Data stored in the computer s memory has been lost Data stored in the computer s internal storage drive may not be affected Always save your data even when you are using Sleep mode If your battery fully discharges information that has not been saved will be lost Your computer can be config
201. puter If the battery light does not glow after 20 minutes the battery may have reached the end of its useful life Try replacing it lf Something Goes Wrong 1 89 Resolving a hardware conflict The battery appears not to power the computer for as long as it usually does If you frequently repeat shallow charge and discharge the battery meter may become inaccurate Let the battery discharge completely then try charging it again Check the power options via your Power Plans see Power Plans on page 118 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 internal storage drive more Is the display power set to turn off automatically Was the battery fully charged to begin with All these conditions affect how long the charge lasts After a period of time the battery will lose its ability to perform at maximum capacity and will need to be replaced This is normal for all batteries To purchase a new battery pack see your accessories information included with your computer or visit the Toshiba Web site at accessories toshiba com Refer to this site often to stay current on the most recent software and hardware options for your computer and for other product information For more information on maintaining battery power see Charging batteries on page 112 Keyboard problems If when you type strange things happen or nothing happens the p
202. r damage or a fire possibly resulting in Serious injury gt gt Sd Read the Provide adequate ventilation section in the Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort that is shipped with your computer NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on the computer Setting up your computer Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before you can use it TECHNICAL NOTE You must complete all setup steps up to and including Setting up your software on page 46 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 To use external power or to charge the battery you must attach the AC adaptor See Connecting to a power source on page 48 46 Getting Started Setting up your computer NOTE Please handle your computer carefully to avoid scratching or damaging the surface Setting up your software When you turn on the computer for the first time do not turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely NOTE The names of windows displayed and the order in which windows appear may vary according to your software setup choices The first time you turn on your computer the Setup Wizard guides you through steps to set up your software 1 From the Welcome screen click Next to enter the Setup Wiza
203. r may not be available on a particular Toshiba computer depending on the model selected See easyguard toshiba com for detailed information Running the computer on battery power The computer contains a removable Lithium Ion Li Ion battery that provides power when you are away from an AC outlet 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 Recharge time varies depending on usage Battery may not charge while the computer is consuming full power After a period of time the battery will lose its ability to perform at maximum capacity and will need to be replaced This is normal for all batteries To purchase a new battery pack see the accessories information included with your computer or visit the Toshiba Web site at accessories toshiba com Use only batteries designed to work with your Toshiba computer Mobile Computing 1 Running the computer on battery power To ensure that the battery maintains its maximum capacity operate the computer on battery power at least once a month The Lithium Ion battery has no memory effect so it is not necessary to
204. rcial building space each year During 2006 Americans with the help of ENERGY STAR saved about 14 billion dollars on their utility bills and avoided greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to those from 25 million vehicles Visit http www energystar gov or http www energystar gov powermanagement for more information regarding the ENERGY STAR Program NOTE This computer is compatible with European Union Directive 2002 95 EC Restriction of the use of certain Hazardous Substances in electrical and electronic equipment RoHS which restricts use of lead cadmium mercury hexavalent chromium PBB and PBDE Toshiba requires its computer component suppliers to meet ROHS requirements and verifies its suppliers commitment to meeting RoHS requirements by conducting component sampling inspections during the product design approval process NOTE Certain Microsoft software product s included with this computer may use technological measures for copy protection IN SUCH 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 recontigurations 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
205. rd 2 Confirm acceptance of Microsoft s End User License Agreement and click Next 3 Enter your desired user name and password choose a picture to be associated with your user account and then click Next 4 Enter the computer name and choose your background and then click Next 5 Click the appropriate option from the Help Protect Windows Automatically screen 6 Follow the remaining screen prompts to complete the setup process 7 Click Start when the Thank You message appears The Windows operating system checks the system s performance and then may restart your computer Getting Started 4f Registering your computer with Toshiba Registering your computer with Toshiba Product registration is strongly recommended and allows Toshiba to send you periodic updates announcements and special offers applicable to your product Product registration can be completed by either visiting the Toshiba Web site at http www register toshiba com or by double clicking the Toshiba Resources icon on your desktop and then double clicking Toshiba Registration Failure to complete Product Registration will not diminish Customer rights under the Toshiba standard limited Warranty NOTE To register online you must be connected to the Internet Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory Toshiba recommends setting up your software See Setting up your software on page 46
206. red for outdoor installations Check with reseller for procedure to follow Anmeldung im Outdoor Bereich notwendig aber nicht genehmigungspflichtig Bitte mit H ndler die Vorgehensweise abstimmen Restricted frequency band only channels 1 to 7 2400 MHz and 2454 MHz respectively may be used outdoors in France Please contact A R T http www art telecom fr for applicable procedures to follow Bande de fr quence restreinte seuls les canaux 1 7 2400 et 2454 MHz respectivement doivent tre utilis s endroits ext rieur en France Vous pouvez contacter Autorit de R gulation des T l communications 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 procedure to follow Licentie verplicht voor gebruik met buitenantennes Neem contact op met verkoper voor juiste procedure Europe Restrictions for Use of 5 GHz Frequencies in European Community Countries European Community 5150 5250 MHz 5250 5350 MHz 5470 5725 MHz Countries Channels 36 40 44 Channels 52 56 60 Channels 100 104 108 112 48 64 116 120 124 128 132 136 140 Indoor o Indoor o _ Austria a France Switzerland Liechtenstein Denmark Finl
207. red option To use a Hot Key Card using a hot key 1 2 Press and hold the Fn key Press the hot key associated with the desired function The associated hot key card appears at the top of the screen with its available options below it To cycle through the displayed options hold down Fn and press the hot key repeatedly Release the Fn key when the desired option is selected Hot Keys TOSHIBA Cards Application Cards 21 3 Application Cards The Application Cards are used to launch these applications TOSHIBA Assist For more information refer to TOSHIBA Assist on page 144 TOSHIBA HDD Protection utility For more information refer to TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility on page 157 PC Diagnostic Tool utility For more information refer to TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility on page 156 ConfigFree utility For more information refer to ConfigFree on page 175 Bluetooth settings This Application Card launches your Bluetooth settings TOSHIBA Zooming utility For more information refer to TOSHIBA Zooming Utility on page 167 Disc Creator utility This Application Card launches the TOSHIBA Disc Creator utility TOSHIBA Hardware Setup utility For more information refer to TOSHIBA Hardware Setup on page 162 TOSHIBA Button Support utility For more information refer to TOSHIBA Button Support on page 168 21 4 Hot Keys TOSHIBA Cards Application Cards
208. ress the Enter key Utilities 1 61 Mouse Utility Mouse Utility The Mouse utility allows you to change your pointing device or mouse settings To access the Mouse utility 1 Click Start Control Panel and then Mouse under Hardware and Sound or click the Mouse icon in the Optimize tab of TOSHIBA Assist The Mouse Properties screen appears s LP Mouse Properties Buttons Pointers Pointer Options Hardware Advanced Button configuration Select this check box to make the button on the right the one you use for primary functions such as selecting and dragging Double click speed Double click the folder to test your setting If the folder does not open or close try using a slower setting Speed y Fast Slow ClickLock E Tum on ClickLock Settings Enables you to highlight or drag without holding down the mouse button To set briefly press the mouse button To release click the mouse button again Sample Image Mouse Properties screen The settings you can change are divided into these categories Buttons Pointers Pointer Options lt Hardware AK Advanced You may see additional categories depending on your particular pointing device 2 Adjust the settings as desired then click OK 162 Utilities TOSHIBA Hardware Setup TOSHIBA Hardware Setup Z TOSHIBA Hardware Setup is the Toshiba configuratio
209. rface 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 to help you Getting Started 4 Setting up your computer O1 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 WARNING Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are protected from overheating when the power is turned on or when an AC adaptor is connected to a power outlet even if your computer is in Sleep mode In this condition observe the following s Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with any object s Never place your computer or AC adaptor near a heat source such as an electric blanket or heater Never cover or block the air vents including those located at the base of the computer Always operate your computer on a hard flat surface Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the base of the computer Overheating your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure computer or AC adapto
210. ric shock possibly resulting in serious injury WARNING Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer and the TOSHIBA Battery Charger that may have been provided with your computer or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of fire or other damage to the computer Use of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause fire or damage to the computer possibly resulting in serious injury TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by use of an incompatible adaptor or charger Power cord cable Sample Illustration Power cord cable and AC adaptor Getting Started 49 Connecting to a power source To connect AC power to the computer 1 Connect the power cord cable to the AC adaptor V 2 Sy Na Beye Sample Illustration Connecting the power cord cable to the AC adaptor AWARNING Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm Wash hands after handling OC 2 Plug the AC adaptor cord into the DC IN on the back of the computer ze gt E y AN Sample Illustration Connecting the AC adaptor cord to the computer 3 Connect the power cord cable to a live electrical outlet B The AC power light on the indicator panel glows green AWARNING Never attempt to connect or disconnect a pow
211. rized Service Provider we recommend that you change the cooling method setting Go to TOSHIBA Power Saver Settings Cooling Method then select Battery Optimized This PC Cooling Performance Diagnostic Tool does not in any way expand or modify Toshiba s obligations under its standard limited warranty Toshiba s standard limited warranty terms and limitations apply TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor 23 Enabling the TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor Cleaning the cooling module The following information is dependent on if access to the cooling module is available Access is available on certain models only NOTE If you use the computer for a long period the inside of the computer may become hot Always allow the computer to cool to room temperature before you clean the cooling module To clean the cooling module follow the steps detailed below 1 Shut down the computer and make sure the Power indicator is off refer to Turning off the computer on page 79 in the Getting Started chapter if necessary Remove the AC adaptor and all cables and peripherals connected to the computer Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down Remove the battery pack refer to Removing the battery from the computer on page 120 in the Mobile Computing chapter if necessary Depending on your model use either a thin tipped tool to push the hole at the edge of the cooling module cover or a screwdriver to remove the screw an
212. roblem 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 F10 to turn off the cursor control mode light or Fn F11 to turn off the numlock light If the problem occurs when both the keypad overlays are off make sure the software you are using 1s not remapping the keyboard Refer to the software documentation and check that the program does not assign different meanings to any of the keys You have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more keyboard error messages The keyboard you connected may be defective or incompatible with the computer Try using a different make of keyboard 1 90 lf Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Nothing happens when you press the keys on the external keyboard You may have plugged the external keyboard in while the computer was turned on Using the computer s TouchPad 1 Click Start and then click the arrow next to the Lock button in the lower right part of the Start menu The Shut Down menu appears 2 Click Restart The computer will restart and recognize the device Display problems Here are some typical display problems and their solutions The screen is blank Display Auto Off may have gone into effect Press any key to activate the screen You may have activated the instant password feature by pres
213. rograms TOSHIBA Utilities and then PC Health Monitor Click the TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor icon in the notification area then click the message TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor is not enabled Please click here for more details The TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor explanation screen displays 2 Click Next The TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor Software Notice amp Acceptance screen displays Read the information displayed carefully 3 Ifyou agree with the terms and conditions of use select Enable this software program now and click OK By enabling the PC Health Monitor software you agree with the terms and conditions listed in the TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor Software Notice amp Acceptance screen and to the use and sharing of the collected information Once the program is enabled the TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor screen is displayed and the program will begin monitoring system functions and collecting information This message will no longer be displayed after clicking Enable this software program now or Disable this software program now on the TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor Software Notice amp Acceptance screen 230 TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor Enabling the TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor lf a TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor message is displayed A message will be displayed if any changes that may interfere with the operation of a program are detected Follow the on screen instructions For example if the following message is displayed u
214. rovided to the telephone company The modem connects to the telephone line by means of a standard jack called the USOC RJ11C A plug and jack used to connect this equipment to the premises wiring and telephone network must comply with the applicable FCC part 68 rules and requirements adopted by the ACTA It is designed to be connected to a compatible modular jack that is also compliant The REN is used to determine the number of devices that may be connected to a telephone line Excessive RENs on a telephone line may result in the devices not ringing in response to an incoming call In most but not all areas the sum of RENs should not exceed five 5 0 To be certain of the number of devices that may be connected to a line as determined by the total RENs contact the local telephone company For products approved after July 23 2001 the REN for this product is part of the product identifier that has the format US AAAEQHFTXXXX The digits represented by the are the REN without a decimal point e g 03 is a REN of 0 3 For earlier products the REN is separately shown on the label D Connection to party line service is subject to state tariffs Contact the state public utility commission public service commission or corporation commission for information Telephone Company Procedures The goal of the telephone company is to provide you with the best service it can In order to do this 1t may occasionally be necessary for them
215. rs such as the battery save mode 2 A key or combination of keys that activates a memory resident program hot swapping The ability to add or remove devices from a computer while the computer is running and have the operating system automatically recognize the change icon A small image displayed on the screen that represents a function file or program interlaced A method of refreshing a computer screen in which only every other line of pixels is refreshed Interlaced monitors take two passes to create a complete screen image Compare non interlaced internal device See device Internet The decentralized world wide network of computers that provides electronic mail the World Wide Web and other services See also World Wide Web keyboard shortcut A key or combination of keys that you use to perform a task instead of using a pointing device such as a mouse L1 level one cache Memory cache built into the processor to help improve processing speed See also cache CPU cache L2 cache L2 level two cache Memory cache installed on the motherboard to help improve processing speed It is slower than L1 cache and faster than main memory See also cache CPU cache LI cache LAN local area network A group of computers or other devices dispersed over a relatively limited area and connected by a communications link that enables any device to interact with any other on the network 200 Glo
216. rs of electrical and electronic products put on the market in European Union EU member countries after August 2005 to mark such products with a crossed out wheeled bin symbol In the European Union this symbol indicates that when the last end user wishes to discard this product it must be sent to appropriate facilities for recovery and recycling This Directive applies to EU member countries only and does not apply to end users in other countries such as the United States Although the initial emphasis is in Europe Toshiba is already working with design engineers suppliers and other partners to determine appropriate worldwide product life cycle planning and end of life strategies for our products Please contact your local government for applicable laws and regulations governing the disposal of this product For information on how to trade in or recycle your product visit www reuse toshiba com VCCI Class B Information TOREJ HRUBRESSRES AEM BS VCCI OE LED VFABRRNRE CT COREL KERR CERAT ATE ZHELTUOETH TOREDIG STOT LEV a YZEL T ASNE FERREE CTCEMHVETF FRR a AAS II GED TIEL URRY RUAELTR SL Modem Warning Notice Conformity Statement The equipment has been approved to Commission Decision CTR21 for pan European single terminal connection to the Public Switched Telephone Network PSTN 11 Taiwan Article 14 Article 17 Using However due to differences between the individual PSTNs provided i
217. rt Replicator must be properly aligned with your computer To properly connect the Toshiba Express Port Replicator to your computer see the Toshiba Express Port Replicator User s Guide or visit pcsupport toshiba com Chapter 5 Utilities Your computer includes several utilities designed to help you to reconfigure your system to best meet your individual needs Together these allow you to ascertain certain system details set additional options or change default options These utilities are described in this chapter NOTE The utilities described in this chapter and the icons shown in the Sample images are applicable only if the related utility is available on your system TOSHIBA Assist TOSHIBA Application Installer Supervisor password User password TOSHIBA Security Assist TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility TOSHIBA SD Memory Card Format Utility TOSHIBA SD Memory Boot Utility Mouse Utility TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 143 1 44 Utilities TOSHIBA Assist TOSHIBA Zooming Utility TOSHIBA Button Support CD DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer TOSHIBA Accessibility Trusted Platform Module TPM Fingerprint Authentication Utility ConfigFree 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 click Start All Programs Toshiba Utilities and then TO
218. s The stored data uses a very small portion of the total hard disk capacity approximately 3 MB or less per year This information is used to identify and provide a notification of system conditions that may affect the performance of your Toshiba computer It may also be used to help diagnose problems should the computer require service by Toshiba or Toshiba s authorized service providers Additionally Toshiba may also use this information for quality assurance analysis TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor 229 Enabling the TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor Subject to the use restrictions above the internal storage drive data logged may be transferred to entities located outside of your country or region of residence e g European Union Those countries may or may not have the same data protection laws or data protection levels as required by your home country or region Once enabled you may disable the TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor at any time by uninstalling the software via Add Remove Programs in the Windows Control Panel Doing so will automatically delete all collected information from the internal storage drive The TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor software does not extend or modify Toshiba s obligations under its standard limited warranty in any way Toshiba s standard limited warranty terms and limitations apply Enabling the TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor 1 To enable the TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor do one of the following Click Start All P
219. s 95 hot keys 226 not working 181 overlay keys 96 special Windows keys 95 troubleshooting 189 using 94 keyboard external 76 keyboard full size 94 L Learning about User Account Control in Windows 7 236 lock computer using 90 main battery removing 120 memory adding 53 problem solving 187 removing memory module slot cover 56 memory module inserting 57 installation 54 removing 61 memory module slot 56 microphone 135 modem connecting to telephone line 131 problem solving 198 monitor 74 connecting 74 not working 190 mouse installing 76 mouse utility 161 network accessing 131 Connect to the Internet 131 networking wireless 130 Notification Area 129 0 Opening the display panel 51 optical disc positioning 105 optical discs handling 105 inserting 104 removing 107 optical drive problems 194 troubleshooting 194 using 102 optical media recording 106 other documentation 41 overlay keys 96 P password deleting a supervisor 152 disabling a user 153 setting a user 152 supervisor setup 151 types 150 passwords instant using 150 setting 150 PC Card checklist 196 computer stops working 196 configuring 139 errors 197 hot swapping fails 196 inserting 137 not recognized 197 Index 209 problem solving 195 196 removing 138 setting up 139 port RGB 74 power computer will not start 180 connecting cable to AC adaptor 49 cord cable connectors 227 energy saving features 109 proble
220. s at the top left of the Start menu Saving your work Before you turn off the computer using the Shut Down command save your work on the internal storage drive diskette flash media or optical disc This is one of the most important rules of computing When you turn off the computer using the Sleep or Hibernate commands your work should be there when you resume Many programs offer a feature that saves documents at regular intervals Check your program s documentation to see if it has an automatic save feature 1 00 Learning the Basics Saving your work Saving files 1 In your Windows based application click File and then Save 2 Click Browse folders If you are working with a document that already has a file name this is all you need to do If you created a new document your program displays a Save As dialog box Use this dialog box to specify where to store the document and to give it a file name p es oe n my Organize Ba Views BB New Folder O aE Name Date taken Tags MM Desktop More Folders v Sample Pictures E Documents m Downloads E Favorites Links R Music E Pictures Filename pgs Save as type JPEG jpg jpeg jpe jfif a Hide Folders Sample Image Save As dialog box 3 Choose the drive and folder where you want your file to be stored 4 Type a file name then click Save Qa HINT To make another copy of the file you are curre
221. s or other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel Getting Started Using the computer for the first time Small bright dots may appear on your screen display when you turn on your computer Your display contains an extremely large number of thin film transistors TFT and is manufactured using high precision technology Any small bright dots that may appear on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology Over a period of time and depending on the usage of the computer the brightness of the screen will deteriorate This is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen technology When the computer is 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 computer chassis are designed to accommodate all possible configurations for an entire product Series Your select model may not have all the features and specifications corresponding to all of the icons or switches shown on the computer 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 ao 9 Sample Illustration System icons Turning on the power To turn on the computer 1 Make sure any external devices such as the AC
222. s over two or more up to a total of seven TOSHIBA portable computers using these cards Please contact TOSHIBA computer product support on Web site http Awww toshiba europe com computers tnt bluetooth htm in Europe or pcsupport toshiba com in the United States for more information When you use Bluetooth cards from TOSHIBA close to 2 4 GHz Wireless LAN devices B uetooth transmissions might slow down or cause errors If you detect certain interference while you use B uetooth cards from TOSHIBA always change the frequency move your computer to the area outside of the interference range of 2 4 GHz Wireless LAN devices 40 meters 43 74 yards or more or stop transmitting from your computer Please contact TOSHIBA computer product support on Web site http www toshiba europe com computers tnt bluetooth htm in Europe or pcsupport toshiba com in the United States for more information Bluetooth and Wireless LAN devices operate within the same radio frequency range and may interfere with one another If you use Bluetooth and Wireless LAN devices simultaneously you may occasionally experience a less than optimal network performance or even lose your network connection If you should experience any such problem immediately turn off either one of your Bluetooth or Wireless LAN Please contact Toshiba computer product support on Web site http www toshiba europe com computers tnt bluetooth htm in Europe or pcsupport toshiba com in the United States
223. s the right mouse button Disabling or enabling the TouchPad The TouchPad is enabled by default To change the enable disable TouchPad setting press Fn F9 This hot key enables disables the TouchPad For more information see Disabling or enabling the Toshiba Dual Pointing Device on page 224 Using external display devices Your computer comes with a built in display but you can also connect an external monitor or projector via the RGB monitor port Connecting an external monitor or projector You can easily attach an external monitor or projector to your computer if you need a larger screen To do this 1 Read the directions that came with the monitor to see if you first need to install new software C 2 Connect the monitor s video cable to the RGB monitor port on the back of the computer 3 Connect the device s power cable to a live electrical outlet Getting Started 15 Using external display devices 4 Turn on the external device Your computer will automatically detect the external display device and activate a screen with display options 5 Select the settings you desire and click Apply 6 Click OK NOTE In the future you can change the display settings 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 o
224. s window appears Power Options Advanced settings Select the power plan that you want to customize and B then choose settings that reflect how you want your computer to manage power Change settings that are currently unavailable Balanced Active A Power buttons and lid Lid close action On battery Sleep Plugged in Sleep E Power button action On battery Sleep Plugged in Sleep amp Start menu power button On battery Sleep Plunaned in Sleen Restore plan defaults Sample Image Advanced settings tab of Power Options screen 4 Click Power buttons and lid to display the actions that you can configure 5 Select the options you want from the drop down lists NOTE These options can be set separately for how they operate while the computer is running on battery power or while connected to AC power Lid close action Set this option to Shut down if you want the computer to shut down when you close the display panel Power button action Set this option to Shut down if you want the computer to shut down when you press the power button Start menu power button Set this option to Shut down if you want the computer to shut down when you click the power button in the Start menu 8 4 Getting Started Turning off the computer 6 Click Apply 7 Click OK Once the computer is configured you can turn it off by either pressing the power button or clos
225. se the numbered procedures to remedy the problem Please click OK to run the TOSHIBA Cooling Performance Diagnostic Tool to check the cooling performance of your PC 1 Click OK to start the TOSHIBA Cooling Performance Diagnostic Tool 2 If the It is possible that the computer s cooling performance has decreased And if you have access to the cooling module on your system please clean the cooling module according to the instructions in your User s Guide message is displayed after running the TOSHIBA Cooling Performance Diagnostic Tool the cooling module requires cleaning If there is no access to the cooling module skip to step 4 Refer to Cleaning the cooling module section NOTE Access to the cooling module is available on certain models 3 After cleaning the cooling module run the TOSHIBA Cooling Performance Diagnostic Tool again Click Start All Programs TOSHIBA Utilities and then TOSHIBA Cooling Performance Diagnostic Tool 4 Ifyou are prompted to run the cooling diagnostic tool again Toshiba recommends that you turn off the computer and contact TOSHIBA support See If you need further assistance on page 207 for contact information It is possible that the computer cooling performance has decreased We strongly recommend you have your computer checked by a Toshiba Authorized Service Provider If you must use the computer for a short period of time before taking it to the Toshiba Autho
226. sing Fn and F1 simultaneously If you have registered a password press any key type the password and press Enter If no password is registered press any key The screen reactivates and allows you to continue working If you are using the built in screen make sure the display priority is not set for an external monitor To do this press Fn and F5 simultaneously once If this does not correct the problem press Fn and F5 simultaneously again to return the display priority to its previous setting HINT Holding the Fn key and pressing the F5 key several times will ce 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 lf Something Goes Wrong 1 01 Resolving a hardware conflict Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on the external monitor Press Fn and F5 simultaneously to make sure the display priority is not set for the built in screen The screen does not look right You can change the display settings by clicking a blank area of the desktop with the secondary control button then clicking Personalize This opens the Personalization window Click Windows Color and Appearance to choose the colors for the screen Click Display settings to choose t
227. sing the Hot Key Cards ccenn 212 Application CardScan 213 Using the Application Cards 214 Card 8G sco ne 214 Hot key functions ccenn 215 Volume Mute ccce 216 Lock Instant security ce eceeeesseeeeeees 217 POW ON Qld enisinia EEE 218 Contents 35 DICED NO OG ccacetcieeece teste eee cst 219 Hibernation mode ocene 220 Output Display switch eee eceeeeeeeeees 221 Display brightness accenn 222 Disabling or enabling wireless devices 223 Disabling or enabling the Toshiba Dual Pointing DEV CE snn 224 Zoom Display resolution ceceeeeeeeeee 220 Keyboard hot key functions eee 226 Appendix B Power Cord Cable Connectors 22 Appendix C TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor ccs 220 Enabling the TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor 229 If a TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor message is displayed ee 230 Cleaning the cooling module 231 Appendix D Important information for Microsoft Windows 7 USEFS ssescsssesesssescesseecsseeeesseeeesee 233 Setting Up your SO WAre een 233 Getting detailed product specifications 233 Creating recovery DVDs media ccccceeeeeee 234 Registering your computer with Toshiba 234 Familiarizing yourself with the Windows 7 O1c15 4 0 eae anne et ere re eT 234 shutting down your COMPUTE eee 230 Checking total memory RAM cccceeeeeeee 239 Using Windows Explorer 235 Learning about Wi
228. ssary liquid crystal display LCD A type of display that uses a liquid substance between two transparent electrode panels When an electric current passes through the electrodes the molecules in the liquid form a crystalline pattern that polarizes the light passing through it A filter over the electrodes permits only non polarized light to pass to the surface of the display creating light and dark pixels load To move information from a storage device such as a hard disk into memory for processing local area network See LAN logical 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 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
229. ssary DOS disk operating system DPI dots per inch DSTN dual supertwist nematic DVD digital versatile or video disc DVD ROM digital versatile or video disc read only memory ECP enhanced capabilities port EPROM erasable programmable read only memory FAT file allocation table FCC Federal Communications Commission GB gigabyte HDD hard disk drive HTML Hypertext Markup Language IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers I O input output IRQ interrupt request ISP Internet service provider KB kilobyte LAN local area network LCD liquid crystal display LPT1 line printer port 1 parallel port LSI large scale integration MB megabyte MIDI Musical Instrument Digital Interface PC personal computer PCI Peripheral Component Interconnect PCMCIA Personal Computer Memory Card International Association RAM random access memory RFI radio frequency interference ROM read only memory RTC real time clock SCSI small computer system interface Glossary 243 SDRAM synchronous dynamic random access memory SRAM static random access memory SSD solid state drive SVGA super video graphics adapter TFT thin film transistor USB universal serial bus URL uniform resource locator WAN wide area network www World Wide Web Terms The following terms may appear in this user s guide A active matrix display A liquid crystal display LCD made from an array of liquid crystal cells using active matrix technology Also known as a TFT displa
230. sumed however with respect to the use of the information contained herein 2008 by Toshiba America Information Systems Inc All rights reserved Export Administration Regulation This document contains technical data that may be controlled under the U S Export Administration Regulations and may be subject to the approval of the U S Department of Commerce prior to export Any export directly or indirectly in contravention of the U S Export Administration Regulations is prohibited Notice The information contained in this manual including but not limited to any product specifications is subject to change without notice TOSHIBA CORPORATION AND TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS INC TOSHIBA PROVIDES NO WARRANTY WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL OR ANY OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN AND HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH REGARD TO ANY OF THE FOREGOING TOSHIBA ASSUMES NO LIABILITY FOR ANY DAMAGES INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY FROM ANY TECHNICAL OR TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS OR OMISSIONS CONTAINED HEREIN OR FOR DISCREPANCIES BETWEEN THE PRODUCT AND THE 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 Tecra Accupoi
231. system configuration and saves them for later recall If you experience problems after installing some new hardware or software you can easily select a previously established Control Point to turn back the clock restoring the Windows operating system to the state it was in just prior to the installation This is much easier and more effective than uninstalling the hardware or software which often leaves behind unwanted files and settings It is also easy to undo a Restore Point selection if you change your mind Follow these steps to create a Restore Point using the System Restore utility 1 Click Start All Programs Accessories System Tools and then System Restore 2 Click open System Protection The System Protection tab of the System Properties window appears 204 lf Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits 6 Click Create In the input field enter a name that is descriptive enough to be easily understood in the future such as Before installing Brand X Accounting app Then click Create The Windows operating system creates the Restore Point automatically stamps it with the current date and time and displays a message that the restore point was successfully created Click OK Then at a later time you can re establish your Windows configuration using the saved Restore Point To do this 1 Click Start All Programs Accessories System Tools and then System Restore C
232. tc You can click on the plus signs to expand each item and to see what settings are available for each item 6 Click Save Changes to save the plan changes you have performed By default the three power plans Balanced Power Saver and High Performance are satisfactory for most people and do not need to be edited The Power Saver plan is the best used for maximum battery time The High Performance plan will give you the shortest battery time but the highest performance from your computer The Balanced plan is a compromise between battery time and performance Using a hot key to set the Power Plan You may use a hot key to set the Power Plan To set the Power Plan 1 Press Fn and F2 simultaneously to display the Power Plan hot key card F2 Profile o Power saver O Q Sample Image Power Plan hot key card 1 20 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery 2 While continuing to press Fn press F2 until you select the desired Power Plan The Power Plan options are Balanced Power Saver and High Performance 3 Release the Fn key The hot key card disappears You are now in the selected mode Changing the main battery When your main battery has run out of power you have two options plug in the AC adaptor or install a charged main battery AWARNING Never short circuit the battery pack by either accidentally or intentionally bringing the battery terminals in contact with another conductive obj
233. tes instant security The user logon screen will appear and a user with a valid account will need to log back on to gain access to the computer 21 8 Hot Keys TOSHIBA Cards Hot key functions Power plan This TOSHIBA Card or hot key displays the power plans and cycles through the power plans The properties of each power plan and the power plans that are displayed by this function are set in the Power Options or window mi a Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displays the i currently selectable power plans F2 Profile o Power saver O Q Sample Image Power Plan options Cycle through the power plans then select the desired power plan Hot Keys TOSHIBA Cards Hot key functions 21 9 Sleep mode Fn or F3 Weil This TOSHIBA Card or hot key places the computer into Sleep mode For more information about Sleep mode please see Using and configuring Sleep mode on page 86 Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displays the following options Sample Image Sleep options To enable Sleep mode select To cancel select amp 220 Hot Keys TOSHIBA Cards Hot key functions Hibernation mode This TOSHIBA Card or hot key places the computer into Hibernation mode If Hibernation mode is disabled this hot key will not respond For more information on Hibernation mode see or Using and configuring Hibernation mode on page 84 Fa
234. that converts information from digital to analog and back to digital enabling information to pass back and forth between digital computers and analog telephone lines motherboard The computer s main circuit board that contains the processor memory and other primary components MS DOS prompt See system prompt multi function drive A DVD drive that can read and write to CD and DVD media multimedia A combination of two or more media such as sound animation and video in a computer program or presentation Musical Instrument Digital Interface See MIDI Glossary 25 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 internal storage drive 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
235. the command prompt 4 Enter IPCONFIG ALL and press Enter The IP address for each active network adapter will be displayed Connect your computer directly to your router or broadband modem by plugging a standard CATS Ethernet patch cable sold separately into your computer s RJ45 Ethernet port If your connection problem disappears the problem lies in the Wi Fi part of your network Use the PING command to verify a connection to the gateway at 192 168 1 1 a default gateway for most wireless routers 1 Click Start to open the Start menu 2 Type Cmd in the search field 3 At the top left of the Start menu click cmd exe 4 Enter PING 192 168 1 1 at the command prompt and press Enter 5 If Request Timed Out or another error message appears in response then the problem is probably Wi Fi related If you have enabled any security provisions closed system MAC address filtering Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP etc check the access point vendor s Web site for recent firmware upgrades Problems with WEP keys in particular are frequently addressed in new firmware releases lf Something Goes Wrong 201 DVD operating problems The Windows operating system wireless management facility does not work If you are using an external Wi Fi adapter a PC Card USB adapter or other variety check if the adapter comes with its own management utility If it does the utility may be disabling the Windows operati
236. the R amp TTE directive 1999 5 EC and has been provided with the CE mark accordingly Canada Industry Canada IC This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada Taiwan Unless approved for any model accredited low power radio frequency electric machinery any company trader or user shall not change the frequency increase the power or change the features and functions of the original design Any use of low power radio frequency electric machinery shall not affect aviation safety and interfere with legal communications In the event interference is caused the use of such electric machinery shall be immediately discontinued Operation of such products can be resumed only when they are modified and can no longer cause interference The legal communications mentioned in the above item refer to radio communications operated in accordance with telecommunication laws and regulations Low power radio frequency electric machinery shall resist against interference from legal communications or from industrial scientific and medical radio emission electric machinery 24 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 incorpora
237. the center of the computer and then pull the battery out of the computer Secondary battery release latch Sample Illustration Removing the battery 1 29 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery AWARNING f the battery is leaking or its case is cracked put on protective gloves to handle it and discard it immediately Always dispose of used battery packs in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations Put insulating tape such as cellophane tape on the electrode during transportation to avoid a possible short circuit fire or electric shock Failure to do so could possibly result in serious injury Inserting a charged battery To insert a battery 1 Wipe the terminals of the charged battery with a clean cloth to ensure a good connection 2 Insert the charged battery into the slot until the latch clicks The battery pack has been designed so that you cannot install it with reverse polarity Do not force the battery into position Sample Illustration Inserting the battery 3 Turn the computer right side up 4 Reconnect any cables that were removed in step 3 of Removing the battery from the computer on page 120 5 Restart the computer Mobile Computing 1 23 Taking care of your battery Taking care of your battery The following sections offer tips on how to take care of your battery and prolong its life Safety precautions If the battery pack produces an odor o
238. ting this product The frequency bandwidth of this equipment may operate within the same range as industrial devices scientific devices medical devices microwave ovens licensed radio stations and non licensed specified low power radio stations for mobile object identification systems RFID used in factory product lines Other Radio Stations Before using this equipment ensure that it does not interfere with any of the equipment listed above If this equipment causes RF interference to other radio stations promptly change the frequency being used change the location of use or turn off the source of emissions Contact TOSHIBA Direct PC if you have problems with interference caused by this product to Other Radio Stations 2 Indication The indication shown below appears on this equipment 1 2 8 2 4FH1 LIT 4 2 4 This equipment uses a frequency of 2 4 GHz FH This equipment uses FH SS modulation The interference range of this equipment is less than 10m Aa G N a This equipment uses a frequency bandwidth from 2 400 MHz to 2 483 5 MHz It is impossible to avoid the band of mobile object identification systems 3 TOSHIBA Direct PC Monday Friday 10 00 17 00 Toll Free Tel 0120 15 1048 Direct Dial 03 3457 4850 Fax 03 3457 4868 20 Device Authorization This device obtains the Technical Regulation Conformity Certification and it belongs to the device class of radio equipment of
239. tion uncheck the check box for the group and discontinue using this function Battery settings This utility can be used to specify the lower limit of remaining battery life for USB Sleep and Charge Move the slider bar to specify the lower limit If the remaining battery life falls below the setting the USB Sleep and Charge function will be stopped Utilities 1 6 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility TOSHIBA Zooming Utility This utility allows you to select which applications will work with the zoom in out hot keys see Zoom Display resolution on page 225 You may select all applications or any subset of the following Microsoft Internet Explorer Microsoft Office Windows Media Player Adobe Acrobat Reader Icons on the desktop To access the TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 1 Click Start All Programs Toshiba Utilities and then TOSHIBA Zooming Utility The TOSHIBA Zooming Utility Properties screen appears a 2 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility Properties Settings Select one of following settings to zoom application windows in and out All Programs C Custom Rl RI 3 a xI xI The supported applications Word Excel PowerPoint R Outlook RA Publisher Picture Manager OneNote TM Sample Image TOSHIBA Zooming Utility Properties screen 2 Select the desired option s 3 Click OK The zoom in and zoom out hot keys will now work with the applications you selected
240. tly changing A site you bookmarked yesterday may not be available today or its server may be down for temporary repair Try again later lf Something Goes Wrong 1 85 Resolving a hardware conflict The Windows operating system can help you If the operating system has started properly but you still have a problem using your computer the online Help can assist you in troubleshooting the problem To access the Windows operating system Help and Support 1 Click Start then click Help and Support or press F1 The Help and Support window appears 2 Then do one or both of the following o In the search field type in the topic for which you need help and follow the on screen instructions Click one of the options listed in the window and then follow the on screen instructions You can connect to Support Online by clicking Microsoft Customer Support or by going to Toshiba support at pcsupport toshiba com Resolving a hardware conflict If you receive an error message telling you there is a device driver conflict or a general hardware problem try using Windows Help and Support to troubleshoot the problem first For help on hardware conflicts 1 Click Start then click Help and Support or press F1 2 Click Troubleshooting in the Find an answer section A list of category links appears 3 Click a topic under Hardware and drivers and follow the Steps If there is still a problem the operating system s
241. to make changes in their equipment operations or procedures If these changes might affect your service or the operation of your equipment the telephone company will give you notice in writing to allow you to make any 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 standard limited watranty information please contact Toshiba Corporation Toshiba America Information Systems Inc or an authorized representative of Toshiba or the Toshiba Customer Support Center 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 ot
242. u Sample Image Shut Down menu 2 Click Shut Down The computer shuts down completely Problems when you turn on the computer These problems may occur when you turn on the power The computer will not start Make sure you attached the AC adaptor and power cord cable properly or installed a charged battery Press and hold the power button for at least 10 seconds If you are using the AC adaptor check that the wall outlet is working by plugging in another device such as a lamp Verify that the computer is on by looking at the on off indicator If the indicator is glowing the computer is on Also try turning the computer off and then on lf Something Goes Wrong 1 8 Problems when you turn on the computer If you are using an AC adaptor verify that the computer is receiving power from the external power source by looking at the AC power light If the indicator is glowing the computer is connected to a live external power source The computer starts but when you press a key nothing happens Verify that the active program accepts text input Try clicking your mouse on an area where you can type text and try typing again Your computer may be in Sleep mode and have a software or resource conflict When this happens turning the power on returns you to the problem instead of restarting the system To clear the condition press Ctrl Alt and Del simultaneously Then shut down the computer via software or follow the ste
243. ur Computer s Features Web Camera 1 3 Web Camera Available on certain models Your computer may come with a built in Web Camera With this Web Camera you can do the following Take pictures and record videos with your computer Chat with others and have them see you while using instant messaging IM programs lt Have video conference calls NOTE To email instant message or video conference you must be connected to the Internet Depending on your computer model the process of sending email taking pictures or recording video messages may vary The Web Camera software by default should already be running in the Notification Area Using PC Cards Ma TECHNICAL NOTE For PCMCIA compatible PC Cards check the package to make sure they conform to the PCMCIA 2 1 standard or later Other cards may work with your computer but are likely to be much more difficult to set up and use Your computer comes with a PC Card slot and supports two types of PC Cards that you can install Type I cards e Type II cards The PC Card slot supports hot swapping which allows you to replace one PC Card with another while the computer is on Inserting a PC Card Before you insert a PC Card refer to the documentation that comes with the card to see if you need to do anything before you insert it To insert a PC Card 1 Locate the PC Card slot on the side of the computer 1 3 8 Exploring Your C
244. ured to warn you when the battery is running low see What to do when the main battery runs low on page 116 1 82 lf Something Goes Wrong Problems when you turn on the computer If you are running on battery power it is recommended that you do not leave the computer in Sleep mode for long periods of time To charge the battery leave the computer plugged into a live wall outlet for several hours For more information see Charging batteries on page 112 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 internal storage drive or the optional external diskette drive on page 181 The AC power light is blinking If the AC power light is blinking try the following steps 1 Cut off power to the computer by disconnecting the AC adaptor and removing the battery The error condition will be interrupted and the AC power light will stop flashing 2 Put the battery back into the computer Do not connect the AC adaptor Try turning the computer on again If the computer starts normally the AC adaptor may be defective and will need to be replaced see the Toshiba Web site at accessories toshiba com If the AC power
245. urn on the computer 180 The Windows operating system is not WV GROIN O sscotaneseceusiusacesosesecouesss EEEE 183 Using Startup options to fix problems 183 Internet problems cece eccsssseeeeeeeeseees 184 3 4 Contents The Windows operating system can NEID VOU sissiseriinici inncan inna 185 Resolving a hardware conflict 185 ADAMON n 185 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 186 Memory problems ssccccccccccccreen 187 Power and the batteries ccceeccesseeeeeees 188 Keyboard problemMS ccscccececrrrens 189 Dispiay DFODIOMS wisivesescssvedicetesvisensaesterniievieaws 190 Disk or internal storage drive problems 192 Optical drive problems cece eee 194 Sound system problems c cece cece 195 PC Card problems eeren 195 Printer problems ncccsscr 197 Modem problems ccccccessseseeeeeesseeeeeen 198 Wireless networking problems 00 199 DVD operating probleMS cece ceeeeeeeeeees 201 Develop good computing habits ee 202 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows operating system 203 If you need further assistance 207 Before you contact Toshiba ou eee 207 Contacting Toshiba wu ccc eee essere 208 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 209 Toshiba s worldwide offices 209 Appendix A Hot Keys TOSHIBA Cards cece 211 Hot Key Cards wu cece cece esc escsseseseesesnesennns 211 U
246. us of the scientific community and result from deliberations of panels and committees of scientists who continually review and interpret the extensive research literature In some situations or environments the use of Bluetooth wireless technology may be restricted by the proprietor of the building or responsible representatives of the organization These situations may for example include Using the equipment with Bluetooth wireless technology on board airplanes or In any other environment where the risk of interference to other devices or services is perceived or identified as harmful If you are uncertain of the policy that applies on the use of wireless devices in a specific organization or environment e g airports you are encouraged to ask for authorization to use the device with Bluetooth wireless technology prior to turning on the equipment 23 CAUTION Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation The radiated output power of the Bluetooth Card from TOSHIBA is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits Nevertheless the B uetooth Card from TOSHIBA shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized Regulatory statements This product complies with any mandatory product specification in any country region where the product is sold In addition the product complies with the following European Union EU and EFTA This equipment complies with
247. use these buttons to quickly switch between the programs or windows To make a program or window the currently active one click the associated Taskbar button Notification Area The Notification Area displays icons of tasks or programs that run continuously in the background and displays notifications To learn more about each task position the cursor over the icon for a few moments and a short description of the task appears Typical tasks in the Notification Area are Current time Power usage mode Mouse properties and speaker volume To activate a specific task double click the appropriate Notification Area icon 1 30 Exploring Your Computer s Features Setting up for communications Setting up for communications To connect to the Internet use an online service or communicate across the telephone lines with another computer you need A browser or communications program An Internet Service Provider ISP or online service if you plan to use the Internet A way to connect to the ISP for example modem Wi Fi LAN etc 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
248. ut Down command The Shut down command completely shuts down the computer without saving your work or the current state of the computer This command closes all open programs shuts down the operating system and then turns off your computer Use the following steps to turn off your computer using the Shut Down command 1 Click Start and then click the arrow next to the Lock button in the lower right part of the Start menu The Shut Down menu appears D Windows Photo Gallery Connect To Switch User Log Off Control Panel lock Default Programs Restart Sleep All Programs Help and Support Hibernate Shut Down Arrow Start Shut Down Menu Sample Image Shut Down menu 2 Click Shut Down The computer closes all open programs shuts down the operating system and then turns off Turning off the computer more quickly You can also turn off the computer by pressing the power button To use this method you first need to activate it using the Power Options feature By default pressing your computer s power button puts the computer into Sleep mode B 1 Click Start Control Panel System and Maintenance and then Power Options The Power Options window appears 2 Click Change plan settings under the power plan to be customized The Edit Plan Settings window appears Getting Started 83 Turning off the computer 3 Click Change advanced power settings The Advanced settings tab of the Power Option
249. ver use a pencil to press the manual eject button Pencil lead can break off inside the computer and damage it 108 Learning the Basics Toshiba s online resources 2 3 Pull the tray out until it is fully open remove the disc and place it in its protective cover Gently press the tray in to close it Caring for optical discs Store your discs in their original containers to protect them from scratches and keep them clean Do not bend a disc or place heavy objects on top of it Do not apply a label to or otherwise mar the surface of a disc Hold a disc by its outside edge Fingerprints on the surface can prevent the optical drive from reading the data properly Do not expose discs to direct sunlight or extreme heat or cold To clean a disc that is dirty wipe it with a clean dry cloth The most efficient method to clean it is to start from the center of the disc and wipe toward the outward edge not in a circle If necessary moisten the cloth with water or a neutral cleaner not benzine or rubbing alcohol Let the disc dry completely before inserting it in the drive Toshiba s online resources Toshiba maintains a number of online sites to which you can connect These sites provide information about Toshiba products give help with technical questions and keep you up to date with future upgrades For more information see Contacting Toshiba on page 208 Chapter 3 Mobile Computing This chapter
250. verheats or changes color or shape while it is being used or charged turn off the computer s power immediately and disconnect the power cord cable from the power socket Carefully remove the battery pack from the computer Do not try to disassemble a battery pack Do not overcharge or reverse charge a battery Overcharging will shorten its life and reverse charging could damage it Avoid touching the metal terminals of the battery with another metal object Short circuiting the battery can cause it to overheat and may cause damage to the battery or the computer Do not incinerate a spent battery as this could cause it to explode and release caustic liquid If a battery is leaking or damaged replace it immediately Use protective gloves when handling a damaged battery To replace the main battery use an identical battery that you can purchase through the Toshiba Web site at accessories toshiba com A reverse polarity condition should be avoided with all batteries The main battery is designed so that it cannot be installed in reverse polarity Charge the battery only in the computer or in a battery charger designated as an approved option When you install the battery pack you should hear a click when it is seated properly Do not expose the battery pack to fire The battery pack could explode 124 Mobile Computing Taking care of your battery Maintaining your battery Fully discharging your battery pack will
251. vertically restart Synonymous with reboot To reset the computer by reloading the operating system without turning the computer off See also boot Glossary 253 RJ11 A modular connector used on most U S telephone systems and direct connect modems The RJ11 connector is a 6 wire connector ROM read only memory Non volatile memory that can be read but not written to Non volatile here means that information in ROM remains whether or not the computer is receiving power This type of memory is used to store your computer s BIOS which is essential instructions the computer reads when you start it up See also BIOS memory Compare RAM select To highlight or otherwise specify text data or graphics with the intent to perform some operation on it serial Processes that occur one at a time In communications it means the transmission of one bit at a time sequentially over a single channel On your computer the serial port provides a serial interface between the computer and an appropriate device Compare parallel shortcut See keyboard shortcut Sleep A feature of some Windows operating systems that allows you to turn off the computer without exiting your open applications and to continue from where you left off when you turn the computer on again software See program Compare hardware solid state drive A data storage device that utilizes solid state memory as opposed to a hard disk s
252. vine California 92618 Germany United States For more information on additional Toshiba worldwide locations please visit www toshiba co jp index htm Appendix A Hot Keys TOSHIBA Cards Hot keys and TOSHIBA Cards provide a quick way to modify selected system functions and to launch applications There are two types of TOSHIBA Cards Hot Key Cards and Application Cards Hot Key Cards The Hot Key Cards are used to set or modify the following system functions Mute Lock Instant security Power Plan Sleep Hibernation Output Display switch Brightness control Wireless TouchPad Zoom Display resolution 211 21 2 Hot Keys TOSHIBA Cards Hot Key Cards Using the Hot Key Cards The Hot Key Cards are normally hidden from view The Cards appear when you press the Fn key NOTE Hot keys are keys that when pressed in combination with the Fn key turn system functions on and off Hot keys have a legend on the key indicating the option or feature the key controls To use the Hot Key Cards 1 PoP aps ot ods Press and hold the Fn key The TOSHIBA Cards appear along the top of the screen ar DE a a nf Pick Image Hot Key Card display 2 3 Double click the Card for the system function to be modified The selected Card is displayed full size with its available options below it All other Cards are again hidden from view Click the desi
253. y in its simplest form there is one thin film transistor TFT for each cell This type of display works well with computers because of its shallow depth and high quality color Active matrix displays are viewable from wider angles than most passive matrix displays adapter A device that provides a compatible connection between two units For example the computer s internal display adapter receives information from the software and translates it into images on the screen An adapter can take a number of forms from a microprocessor to a simple connector An intelligent adapter one that is capable of doing some processing may also be called a controller alternating current AC The type of power usually supplied to residential and commercial wall outlets AC reverses its direction at regular intervals Compare direct current DC application A computer program that you use to perform tasks of a specific type Applications include word processors spreadsheets and database management systems See also program B backup A copy of a file usually on a removable disk kept in case the original file is lost or damaged basic input output system BIOS See BIOS Glossary baud rate The speed at which a communication device such as a printer or modem transmits information Baud rate is the number of signal changes per second not necessarily the same as bits per second See also bits per second BIOS
254. y into the socket and lined up squarely with the socket latches NOTE From time to time Windows will display a pop up that says Windows needs your permission to continue This is a security feature to prevent programs or people from doing things on your computer without your permission If you were trying to perform the action click Continue otherwise click Cancel If unsure cancel and try again Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Your computer has been configured with a hard disk partition to allow you to recover your hard disk drive or reinstall selected applications and software features or utilities NOTE s During the HDD Recovery Process it is strongly recommended that your computer be connected to an external power source via the AC Adaptor s tis alSo strongly recommended that you create recovery DVDs before using your system For more information on creating Recovery media see Creating Recovery DVDs on page 63 Using the HDD Recovery you can Create Hard Drive Recovery DVDs using a writable drive Recover your hard disk drive to the factory set default Recover just your C drive leaving any other partitions you may have created intact for example a D drive Recover your hard disk drive to the factory set default without the HDD Recovery partition Reinstall drivers and applications which were bundled with your computer Getting Started 63 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities
255. y large number of thin film transistors TFT and is manufactured using high precision technology Any small bright dots that may appear on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology Over a period of time and depending on the usage of the computer the brightness of the screen will deteriorate This is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen technology When the computer is operated on battery power the screen will dim and you may not be able to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power Disk or internal storage drive problems Problems with the internal storage drive or with a diskette drive usually show up as an inability to access the drive or as sector errors Sometimes a drive problem may cause one or more files to appear to have garbage in them Typical problems are You are having trouble accessing a drive or one or more files appear to be missing Make sure you are identifying the drive by its correct name A or C Error checking Run Error checking which analyzes the directories files and File Allocation Table FAT on the disk and repairs any damage it finds To run Error checking 1 Click Start and then Computer 2 Right click the drive you want to check 3 On the pop up menu click Properties The drive s Properties box appears NOTE This feature is not available for optical drives 4 Click the Tools tab 5 Click the Check now button

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