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Toshiba A200 Series Laptop User Manual

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2. Ww Connect an optional external disk drive see Connecting an optional external diskette drive on page 74 te Install ExpressCards see Using an ExpressCard on page 134 Getting Started 45 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 WARNING Never pull on a power cord cable to remove a plug from a socket Always grasp the plug directly Failure to follow this instruction may damage the cord cable and or result in a fire or electric shock possibly resulting in serious injury 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 electric shock possibly resulting in serious injury AMARNING 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 c
3. About About icon Displays version information 62 Utilities Fingerprint Authentication Utility Elevate Administrative Privileges for User Elevate administrative privileges for user By default the operating system assumes you are a user and not an administrator and renders most of the system settings in the Control Center gray and unavailable To access these system settings click Elevate administrative privileges on the main Fingerprint Control Center window Clicking this option elevates your account from that of a standard user to an administrator and allows you to access all of the system settings in the Control Center It also removes this option from the main Fingerprint Control Center window Password Bank The Password Bank stores registration and logon information for Web sites and dialogs helping to automate the task of entering this information You enter the required information only once during Web page or dialog registration When the window is displayed again all the data is entered automatically when you scan your fingerprint on the reader Registered Web pages can also be accessed directly from the Biomenu Biomenu Biomenu provides access to the utility s features and settings It is available in several variants or skins To view or select other Biomenu skins open the Control Center and select Settings User Settings Swipe your finger to open Biomenu If fingerprint ver
4. 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 i vay Windows Photo Gallery Connect To Switch User J Log Off w Windows Ultimate Extras Control Panel L k Default Programs Restart Sleep Hibernate Shut Down gt All Programs Help and Support a a 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 P 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 19 Turning off the computer 3 Click Change advanced power settings The Advanced settings tab of the Power Options window appears 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 p
5. CAUTION B uetooth wireless technology is a new innovative technology and TOSHIBA has not confirmed compatibility of its Bluetooth products with all computers and or equipment using Bluetooth wireless technology other than TOSHIBA portable computers Always use Bluetooth cards from TOSHIBA in order to enable wireless networks over two or more up to a total of seven TOSHIBA portable computers using these cards 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 When you use B uetooth 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 optima
6. Your computer receives its power through the AC adaptor and power cord cable or from the system batteries battery optional secondary battery and real time clock RTC battery Power problems are interrelated For 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 117 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 a
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8. NOTE When the computer restarts it remembers the last configuration If data does not appear on the display you are using after starting in Sleep Mode press Fn F5 For more information see Directing the display output when you turn on the computer on page 71 K2 Ww General Allows you to view the current BIOS version or change certain settings back to their default values Ww Keyboard Allows you to configure an external keyboard to emulate the Fn function key and access the wake on keyboard function Ww LAN Allows you to set networking functions LED tTurns the panel LED lights on and off available on certain models Z Ww Password Allows you to set a user password USB Allows you to enable or disable USB Legacy Emulation By changing any of the options that appear in the dialog boxes and clicking Apply you can reconfigure that function Any options that you change will become default settings when you restart your system Utiliti TOSHIBA Zooming ae 1 03 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 215 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 Cli
9. 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 AZ Your computer s serial number 4 The computer and any optional devices related to the problem 200 If Something Goes Wrong Other Toshiba Internet Web sites Backup copies of your Windows operating system and all other preloaded software on your choice of media Name and version of the program involved in the problem along with its installation media occurred Information about what you were doing when the problem Exact error messages and when they occurred For technical support call the Toshiba Global Support Centre Within the United States at 800 457 7777 Outside the United States at 949 859 4273 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites toshiba com computers toshiba com accessories toshiba com www toshiba ca www toshiba Europe com www toshiba co jp index htm http servicio toshiba com 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 Amp re B P 131 92800 Puteaux C dex France Worldwide Toshiba corporate site Marketing an
10. serial Processes that occur one at a time In communications it means the transmission of one bit at a time sequentially over a single channel On your computer the serial port provides a serial interface between the computer and an appropriate device Compare parallel shortcut See keyboard shortcut Sleep A feature of some Windows operating systems that allows you to turn off the computer without exiting your open applications and to continue from where you left off when you turn the computer on again software See program Compare hardware Suspend A feature of some 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 T TFT display See active matrix display Glossary 231 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
11. 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 CDs or DVDs refer to Creating Recovery CDs DVDs on page 59 1 Insert the first recovery CD or DVD into your optical drive and power on the computer 2 When the initial screen displays press F12 The boot menu appears 3 Using the arrow keys select the CD DVD option and press Enter The system will boot up to the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen 4 Please refer to Hard Disk Drive Recovery options on page 61 to explain the available recovery options lt Selecting a process gt Please select an option Recovery of Factory Defaut Software Recover to out of box state Erase the hard disk Delete af the data and partitions from your hard drive Recovery of System Backup Recover the system from the TOSHIBA Backup Ubiity Sample Image Toshiba HDD Recovery Utility screen 66 Getting Started Using the Dual Mode Pad Checking the HDD operating status After restoring your hard disk drive you can check its status as follows 1 Click Start Right click My Computer Select Manage Click Dis
12. For more information on maintaining battery power see Charging batteries on page 108 Keyboard problems If when you type strange things happen or nothing happens the problem may be related to the keyboard itself The keyboard produces unexpected characters A keypad overlay may be on If the numlock light or cursor control mode light is on press Fn 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 is not remapping the keyboard Refer to the software documentation and check that the program does not assign different meanings to any of the keys You have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more keyboard error messages The keyboard you connected may be defective or incompatible with the computer Try using a different make of keyboard 82 If 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
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14. licences veuillez contacter l IBPT Deutschland License required for outdoor installations Check with reseller for procedure to follow Anmeldung im Outdoor Bereich notwendig aber nicht genehmigungspflichtig Bitte mit H ndler die Vorgehensweise abstimmen France Restricted frequency band only 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 14 Bande de fr quence restreinte seuls les canaux 1 7 2400 et 2454 MHz respectivement doivent tre utilis s endroits ext rieur en France Vous pouvez contacter I Autorit de R gulation des T l communications http www art telecom fr pour la proc dure a suivre Italia 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 Chann
15. 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 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 3 Click Create 4 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 ap
16. 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 E emulation A technique in which a device or program imitates another device or program enable To turn on a computer option See also disable executable file A computer program that is ready to run Application programs and batch files are examples of executable files Names of executable files usually end with a bat or exe extension expansion device A device that connects to a computer to expand its capabilities Other names for an expansion device are port expander port replicator docking station or network adapter extension See file extension external device See device Glossary 225 file A collection of related information saved on disk with a unique name A file may be a program information used by a program or a document See also document file allocation table FAT The section of a disk that keeps track of the location of files stored on the disk file name A set of characters that uniquely identifies a file within a particular folder It consists of two parts the actual name and the file name extension See also file extension file extension The three characters following the period pronounced dot at the en
17. such as printers with other users and to exchange electronic mail non interlaced A method of refreshing a computer screen in which each pixel of every line is refreshed as the electron beam scans across and down the screen Compare interlaced non system disk A disk for storing programs and data that cannot be used to start the computer Compare system disk online Available through the computer Online may refer to information being read from your own computer s hard disk such as online documentation or online Help or to information coming from another company on a company network or the Internet operating system A set of programs that controls how the computer works Examples of operating systems are 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
18. transferring data from your computer to a site on the Web or downloading transferring data from a site on the Web to your computer There are several ways to upload or download data It can be as simple as attaching a file or document to an email or you can use the File Transfer Protocol FTP features of your Web browser to transfer large amounts of data Exploring audio features You can use your computer to record sounds using the computer s internal microphone available on certain models or an optional external microphone 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 available on certain models or by connecting an optional external microphone Exploring Your Computer s Features 33 Exploring audio features Using a microphone 1 If you want to use an external microphone connect it to the computer 2 Click Start All Programs Accessories and then Sound Recorder y 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 headphon
19. Gently press the tray in to close it Removing a disc with the computer off To remove a disc with the computer turned off 1 Insert a slender object such as a straightened paper clip into the manual eject hole The disc tray slides partially out of the drive about 1 inch Never use a pencil to press the manual eject button Pencil lead can break off inside the computer and damage it 2 Pull the tray out until it is fully open remove the disc and place it in its protective cover 3 Gently press the tray in to close it Caring for optical discs Store your discs in their original containers to protect them from scratches and keep them clean K Ww Do not bend a disc or place heavy objects on top of it Ww Do not apply a label to or otherwise mar the surface of a disc Ww Hold a disc by its outside edge Fingerprints on the surface can prevent the optical drive from reading the data properly gt Ww Do not expose discs to direct sunlight or extreme heat or cold K Ww 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
20. Getting Started 13 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 yy G TECHNICAL NOTE To determine if your printer supports Plug and A Play check its documentation wh If your printer does not support Plug and Play you can set up the printer as described in Setting up a printer on page 73 To connect a printer to your computer et 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 Set
21. Glossary r4 TECHNICAL NOTE Some features defined in this glossary may not be available on your computer 2 Acronyms The following acronyms may appear in this user s guide AC alternating current BIOS basic input output system bps bits per second CD compact disc CD ROM compact disc read only memory CD RW compact disc rewrite memory CMOS complementary metal oxide semiconductor COM1 communications port serial port COM2 communications port 2 serial port CPU central processing unit DC direct current DMA direct memory access DIMM dual inline memory module 218 DOS DPI DSTN DVD DVD ROM ECP EPROM FAT FCC GB HDD HTML IEEE VO IRQ ISP KB LAN LCD LPT1 LSI MB MIDI PC PCI PCMCIA RAM RFI ROM RTC SCSI Glossary 21 9 disk operating system dots per inch dual supertwist nematic digital versatile or video disc digital versatile or video disc read only memory enhanced capabilities port erasable programmable read only memory file allocation table Federal Communications Commission gigabyte hard disk drive Hypertext Markup Language Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers input output interrupt request Internet service provider kilobyte local area network liquid crystal display line printer port 1 parallel port large scale integration megabyte Musical Instrument Digital Interface personal computer Peripheral Component Interconnect Personal Com
22. 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 Getting Started 55 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 corresponding cutouts in the side of the module If the latches and cutouts do not line up correctly repeat steps 12 13 latch Sample Illustration Pressing down on the memory module Do not force the memory module into position The memory module should be completely inserted into the socket and level when secured in place Sample Illustration Inserting the memory module into the slot NOTE For this model Slot A is the top slot Slot B is the bottom slot If only one memory module is to be installed it must be installed in slot A 56 Getting Started Adding memory optional 14
23. Image Windows Media Player screen The Windows Media Player control panel works much like an ordinary compact disc player To play the CD or to pause click the Play Pause button To stop the CD click the Stop button A CAUTION Before putting on headphones to listen 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 1 04 Learning the Basics Using the optical drive 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 d
24. Liquids and corrosive chemicals Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort included with your computer contains helpful information for setting up your work environment and tips for working comfortably throughout the day Precautions Your computer is designed to provide optimum safety and ease of use and to withstand the rigors of travel You should observe certain precautions to further reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the computer Avoid prolonged physical contact with the underside or surface of the computer AWARNING Never allow any liquids to spill into any part of your computer and never expose the computer to rain water seawater or moisture Exposure to liquid or moisture can cause electric shock or fire resulting in damage or serious injury If any of these eventualities should accidentally occur immediately 1 Turn off the computer 2 Disconnect the AC adaptor from the power plug 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 Getting Started At Selecting a place to work ACAUTION Avoid prolonged physical contact with the underside or surface of the computer gt Computer base and palm rest can become hot Avoid prolonged c
25. NOTE Provides important information Other icons used Additional icons highlight other helpful or educational information G TECHNICAL NOTE This icon indicates technical information about y the computer E qaa HINT This icon indicates helpful hints and tips ce DEFINITION This icon indicates the definition of a term used in the text A 38 Introduction 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 limited warranty Toshiba s standard limited warranty extended warranty and service upgrade terms and conditions are available at warranty toshiba com To stay current on the most recent software and hardware options for your computer and for other product information be sure to regularly check the Toshiba Web site at pcsupport toshiba com If you have a problem or need to contact Toshiba see If Something Goes Wrong on page 171 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 noteb
26. Note that changing from region 1 to region 2 and back to region 1 is counted as two changes NOTE For optimum DVD performance it is recommended that you play DVDs while running the computer on AC power NOTE When viewing DVD movies use 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 PVO Drive in use indicator light Eject button Manual eject hole Sample Illustration Optical drive alist Drive in use indicator light Indicates 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 00 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 Media control buttons Available on certain models The media control buttons located on the system con
27. 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 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 52 Utilities TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 2 CPU Allows you to enable or disable CPU frequency switching modes Dynamically Switchable This mode is the default setting for your computer and automatically changes the processing frequency and decreases voltage depending on the power source AC Power 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 K Display Allows you to change various default settings for the built in display
28. Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw s 15 Re insert the main battery For more information on inserting the main battery see Inserting a charged battery on page 119 16 Turn the computer right side up 17 Reconnect the cables 18 Restart the computer G TECHNICAL NOTE You must have at least one memory module f installed for the computer to work wh 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 58 Removing a memory module If you need to remove a memory module 1 Complete steps 1 8 in Installing a memory module on page 51 to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover CAUTION Donottry 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 Getting Started 57 Adding memory optional NOTE The following screen may appear when you turn on the power Windows Error Recove
29. Sample Illustration Virtual buttons on the Dual Mode Pad oK NOTE Activating the Dual Mode Pad will deactivate an external mouse The virtual buttons at the top of the Dual Mode Pad have the following default settings om Left button Opens the assigned email application Middle button Opens the ConfigFree utility see the Toshiba online Help for more information om Right button Opens the Windows Photo Gallery The other three virtual buttons have no default settings You must configure these buttons in the Mouse Properties dialog box before they can be used In order to use the virtual buttons you must first enable Dual Mode in the Mouse Properties dialog box After that you can use the virtual buttons as follows 1 Tap the mode switch button to enable the virtual buttons 2 Tap the virtual button assigned to the application you wish to launch or slide your finger on the volume control bar to adjust the volume to the desired level 3 When the operation is complete the Dual Mode Pad automatically disables the virtual buttons The virtual buttons cannot be used until the mode switch button is tapped again 68 Getting Started Using the Dual Mode Pad The virtual buttons and Dual Mode can be enabled or changed in the Mouse Properties dialog box Enabling Dual Mode To enable Dual Mode 1 Click Start and then Control Panel The Control Panel window appears 2 Click Mouse The Mouse Prop
30. Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries regions in the following table CAUTION Do notuse this equipment except in the countries regions in the following table NOTE An adhoc mode is available in Ch1 Ch11 802 11b g An Infrastructure mode is available in Ch1 Ch11 802 11b g Ch36 40 44 48 52 56 60 64 149 153 157 161 165 802 114 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 18 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 Do not use this equipment except in the countries regions in the following table NOTE An adhoc mode is available in Ch1 Ch11 802 11b g An Infrastructure mode is available in Ch1 Ch11 802 11b g Ch36 40 44 48 52 56 60 64 149 153 157 161 165 802 1 1a Antigua Argentina Aruba Bahamas Barbados Belize Bermuda Bolivia Canada Chile Cayman Islands Colombia Costa Rica Curacao Domini
31. a single all purpose USB port USB allows hot swapping of peripherals See also bus hot swapping serial upload To send a file to another computer through a modem or network See also download USB See universal serial bus USB utility A computer program designed to perform a narrowly focused operation or solve a specific problem Utilities are often related to computer system management Web See World Wide Web Wi Fi A 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 45 AC power connecting adaptor 46 accessories memory 50 adding memory 50 Alt keys 91 Application Cards 204 audio files 132 audio features 132 B backing up files 89 battery changing 117 charge indicator light 47 110 charge not lasting 181 charging 45 47 conserving power 114 disposal 122 low charge 112 monitoring power 47 110 not charging 180 232 notifications 113 power plan 208 power plan hot key 116 real time clock RTC 107 removing 117 BIOS Setup see TOSHIBA Hardware Setup Bridge Media Adapter inserting
32. an audio CD cecceeseeeeseeseeecteeaeees 102 Playing optical media secccnicecicndsnnswarnterccsarmieresines 103 Recording optical Media cccceeeeeeeeees 104 Removing a disc with the computer on 104 Removing a disc with the computer off 105 Caring for optical diSCS ccceseeseteeeeseeees 105 Toshiba s online resources cceeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeees 105 30 Contents Chapter 3 Mobile COMPUTING cccsccssssesseesseesseesseeeseeesees 106 Toshiba s energy Saver Ce SIQN c cccccseeeeeees 106 Running the computer on battery power 106 Battery Notice scccitieiciat tcntcntenssuettatewee ttabeneiete 107 Power Management ccccsccseeesseereseens 108 Using additional batteries 0 cece 108 Charging batterie S cccccescsesssecsseseeseesees 108 Charging the main battery c ccc 109 Charging the RTC battery cece 109 Monitoring main battery POWE cccceeeee 110 Determining remaining battery power 112 What to do when the main battery runs low 112 Setting battery notifications eee 113 Conserving battery POWEF cccseeseteeeees 114 Power PANS xieccsiaces sesiceceniadcnetentadecondacadescuectes 115 Using a hot key to set the Power Plan 116 Changing the main battery cece 117 Removing the battery from the computer 117 Inserting a charged battery
33. and hold the Fn key 2 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 3 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 204 Hot Keys TOSHIBA Cards Application Cards Application Cards The Application Cards are used to launch these applications TOSHIBA Assist For more information refer to TOSHIBA Assist on page 139 PC Diagnostic Tool utility For more information refer to TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility on page 149 ConfigFree utility For more information refer to ConfigFree on page 167 Bluetooth settings This Application Card launches your Bluetooth settings TOSHIBA Zooming utility For more information refer to TOSHIBA Zooming Utility on page 153 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 151 TOSHIBA Button Support utility For more information refer to TOSHIBA Button Support on page 154 NOTE Not all functions are supported on all models Hot Keys TOSHIBA Cards Application Cards 205 Using the Application Cards To launch an application using the Application Cards 1 Press and hold the Fn key The TOS
34. 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 accepter tout brouillage radio lectrique regu m me s il est susceptible de compromettre son fonctionnement 9 The term IC before the equipment certification number only signifies that the Industry Canada technical specifications were met To prevent radio interference to the licensed service this device is intended to be operated indoors and away from windows to provide maximum shielding Equipment or its transmit antenna that is installed outdoors is subject to licensing Pour empecher que cet appareil cause du brouillage au service faisant l objet d une licence il doit etre utilize a l interieur et devrait etre place loin des fenetres afin de Fournier un ecram de blindage maximal Si le matriel ou son antenne d emission est installe a l exterieur il doit faire l objet d une licence CAUTION This device is restricted to indoor use due to its operation in the 5 15 GHz to 5 25 GHz frequency range Industry Canada requires this product to be used indoors
35. backed up on diskettes if an optional external diskette drive is available Restoring your work To restore information from your backup media to your hard disk use the Restore page in the backup program Look in the online Help or your operating system documentation for information on restoring files y G TECHNICAL NOTE When restoring files the backup program f prompts you if you try to overwrite a file that already exists on the 4 hard disk 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 are not available on any other video platform These features include wide screen movies multiple language tracks digital surround sound multiple camera angles and interactive menus For these reasons your computer may come with an optical drive Learning the Basics 9 CO Using the optical drive p J 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 4 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
36. 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 vertically restart Synonymous with reboot To reset the computer by reloading the operating system without turning the computer off See also boot 230 Glossary 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 S select To highlight or otherwise specify text data or graphics with the intent to perform some operation on it
37. 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 v O 4 LEVEL 7 ee 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 21 3 Disabling or enabling wireless devices or Fn 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 C ON 60000 Sample Image Wireless communication options C Ww To enable Wi Fi select 6 To enable Bluetooth select O To enable all select Q To disable all select To cancel select K 1 1 Ww Ba Ww K Ww Hot Keys TOSHIBA Card 214 Hot key fimctions i Disabling or enabling the TouchPad This TOSHIBA Card or hot key enables disables the TouchPad For more information on using the TouchPad see Disabling or enabling the T
38. 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 1 Plug the computer into an external power source and recharge the main battery gt 2 Ww Place the computer into Hibernation mode and replace the main battery with a charged spare Ww Connect the computer to an optional secondary battery if available for your computer K 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 where you left off Mobile Computing 3 Monitoring main battery power If you have Hibernation mode enabled the default the computer copies the details of your open programs and files to the hard disk before shutting down For more information on using Hibernation see Hibernation mode on page 76 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 go
39. 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 gt Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with any object 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 adaptor damage or a fire possibly resulting in serious injury 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 3 TECHNICAL NOTE You must complete all setup steps up to and f including Setting up your software on page 43 before adding external or internal components to your computer These components include but are
40. conflict Small bright dots appear on your TFT display when you turn on your computer Small bright dots may appear on your screen display when you turn on your computer Your display contains an extremely large number of thin film transistors TFT and is manufactured using high precision technology Any small bright dots that may appear on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology Over a period of time and depending on the usage of the computer the brightness of the screen will deteriorate This is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen technology When the computer is operated on battery power the screen will dim and you may not be able to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power Disk drive problems Problems with the hard disk or with a diskette drive usually show up as an inability to access the disk or as sector errors Sometimes a disk problem may cause one or more files to appear to have garbage in them Typical disk problems are You are having trouble accessing a disk or one or more files appear to be missing Make sure you are identifying the drive by its correct name A or C Error checking Run Error checking which analyzes the directories files and File Allocation Table FAT on the disk and repairs any damage it finds To run Error checking 1 Click Start and then Computer 2 Right click the drive you want to check 3 On the pop up men
41. disk activity has ended the drive indicator light stops glowing and all external peripheral cables are disconnected CAUTION D0 not pick up the computer by its display panel or by the back 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 2 Pass the locking end through the loop lt c 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 2 Save your work frequently Your work stays in the computer s temporary memory until you save it to the disk If the network you are using goes down and you must restart your computer to reconnect or your battery runs out of charge while you are working you will lose all work since you last saved See Saving your work o
42. down to locate the memory module slot cover Memory module slot cover Memory module slot cover Front of computer Location may vary Sample Illustration Locating the memory module slot cover Getting Started 53 Adding memory optional 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver loosen the screw s that secure s the memory module slot cover 7 Remove the memory module slot cover 8 Place the screw s and the cover in a safe place so that you can retrieve them later 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 Avoid touching the connector on the memory module or on the computer Grease or dust on the connector may cause memory access problems 9 Carefully remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging without touching its connector 10 Locate an empty memory module slot on the underside of the computer NOTE If no memory slot is available you must remove a module by performing steps 2 3 of Removing a memory module on page 56 54 Getting Started 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 top slot Slot B is the bottom slot
43. 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 5 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 VCCI Class B Information COREL PRUBSESERESAEMAMBA VCCI Oi ICBO DIABIBRRNAB CT COREIA RHR CHRATSCE ABWELCTWOETA TOREDIG OTOT LEDS VRE LT MA SNOe SERSSSSHRCOTCEMHBVET ANIME AAS II GES TIELUYRY RUE LTR SEL Modem Warning Notice Conformity Statement The equipment has been approved to Commission Decision CTR21 for pan European single terminal connection to the Public Switched Telephone Network PSTN However due to differences between the individual PSTNs provided in different countries regions the approval does not of itself
44. for your printer as described in Setting up a printer on page 73 HINT You only need to set up the printer the first time you connect it If you use more than one printer or are changing printers you will need to set up the Windows operating system to run with the additional printer s To print a file 1 If your printer is not on turn it on now 2 In your Windows based application click File and then Print The program displays a Print dialog box Select Printer Badd Printer E Print to file Number of copies 1 Collate WAA Sample Image Print dialog box 98 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 hard disk Also see Backing up your data or your entire computer with the Windows operating system on page 196 HINT Backing up all the files on your hard disk may take a ce 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
45. 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 Taiwan Article 14 Unless approved for any model accredited low power radio frequency electric machinery any company trader or user shall not change the frequency increase the power or change the features and functions of the original design Article 17 Any use of low power radio frequency electric machinery shall not affect aviation safety and interfere with legal communications In the event interference is caused the use of such electric machinery shall be immediately discontinued Operation of such products can be resumed only when they are modified and can no longer cause interference The legal communications mentioned in the above item refer to radio communications operated in accordance with telecommunication laws and regulations Low power radio frequency electric machinery shall resist against interference from legal communications or from industrial scientific and medical radio emission electric machinery Using this Equipment in Japan In Japan the frequency bandwidth of 2 400 MHz to 2 483 5 MHz for second generation low power data communication systems such as this equipment 11 overlaps that of mobile object identification systems premises radio station and specified low power radio station 1 Sticke
46. information on them will not be affected and will remain intact To recover only your C drive 1 4 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard Screen select Recovery of Factory Default Software and then click Next Select Recover without changing the hard drive partitions A confirmation message appears reminding you that all information on the C drive will be lost during the recovery process Be sure you have saved your work to external media before proceeding Click Next to begin the restoration Once complete a message displays that the HDD has been recovered Press any key on your keyboard to restart the computer Recovering the C partition with a user specified size CAUTION Resizing and recovering your C drive to its factory default setting reformats all partitions on the HDD for example if you created a D drive it will be deleted during the recovery process and your information will be lost Be sure to save your work to external media first To resize and recover your C drive 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen select Recovery of Factory Default Software and then click Next Select Recover to a custom size partition Specify the size of the C drive Click the up down arrows to increase decrease the C drive size in 1 GB increments Getting Started 65 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities NOTE The size of the C drive will display on the progress bar as you make your selections
47. main battery power light When the on off light flashes amber it indicates that the system is suspended using the Windows operating system Sleep command F HINT Be careful not to confuse the battery light c with the on off Power button gies Indicator Lights AC power eG eo oD On off n a Media Battery light Adapter light Hard disk drive light Available on certain models Appearance may vary Sample Illustration Power and battery light locations 112 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power Determi ning remaining battery power NOTE Wait at least 16 seconds after turning on the computer before trying id to monitor the remaining battery power The computer needs this time to check the battery s remaining capacity and perform its calculations Highlight the power icon in the Notification Area A pop up message displays the remaining battery power as a percentage With repeated discharges and recharges the battery s capacity gradually decreases A frequently used older battery does not power the computer for as long as a new battery even when both are fully charged Va 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
48. memory media 136 removing memory media 137 button power 50 60 start 126 C CD playing an audio 102 CD using 98 character keys 90 charging the battery 47 checking device properties 178 click 69 communications network connection 128 set up 127 Index 233 computer caring for 86 cleaning 86 moving 87 non system disk or disk error message 174 not accessing disk drives 173 running on battery power 106 setting up 42 52 warning resume failure message 173 computer lock 87 computing tips 88 ConfigFree 167 connecting to a power source 45 connection set up 128 control buttons 69 Ctrl keys 91 D desktop creating new icon 125 major features 125 desktop exploration 124 desktop icons 125 Device Manager 178 checking properties 178 devices keyboard 72 mouse 72 Disk Defragmenter 185 disk drive corrupted damaged data files 185 missing files trouble accessing a disk 184 running slow 185 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 185 cannot read a diskette 185 connecting 74 external connecting 74 display does not look normal flickers 183 external monitor not working 183 screen is blank 182 display device external 70 display output settings 71 display external adjusting 72 disposal information 26 disposing of used batteries 122 double click 69 Dual Mode Pad using 66 DVD player general problems 193 DVD using 98 E error messages device driver conflict 177 general hardware problem 177 non system di
49. module with the computer s 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 top slot Slot B is the bottom slot If only one memory module is to be installed it must be installed in slot A 5 Getting Started 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 ly Windows Photo Gallery Connect To Switch User J Log Off 2 Windows Ultimate Extras Control Panel ink Default Programs Restart All Programs Help and Support Sleep Hibernate Shut Down gt a 0 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 117 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside
50. of these methods you first need to enable them using the Power Options feature P 1 Click Start Control Panel System and Maintenance and then Power Options The Power Options window appears 84 Getting Started Turning off the computer 2 Click Change plan settings under the power plan to be customized The Edit Plan Settings window appears Change settings for the planc Balanced Choote the weep and dnpiay settings that you want your computer to wie g On battery P Pegedin te ott the aeptay Senate amman D Purine computertoseep E3 minuten DET He Apat daplay brightness O 0 o Change advanced power setang Pastore def out vetting tor thor pian Sample Image Edit Plan Settings screen 3 To change the amount of time after which the computer enters Sleep mode om Under Put the computer to sleep select the desired amount of time in both the On battery and Plugged in categories Z To disable the computer from automatically entering Sleep mode select Never Getting Started 85 Turning off the computer 4 Click Change advanced power settings The Advanced settings tab of the Power Options window appears 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 i E Power buttons and
51. 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 148 Utilities Setting passwords To register a password for the power on password functions 1 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 User Password icon The Password tab of the TOSHIBA Hardware Setup window appears amp TOSHIBA HWSetup Es TOSHIBA Boot Priority Keyboard USB LAN General Password Display cpu Q This tab allows you to set or reset the user password for power on User Password Not Registered C Registered Owner Stiing Sample Image Password tab of Hardware Setup window 4 Select Registered then click OK 5 Enter your password and then enter it again to verify 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 Assist The TOSHIBA Assist window appears On the left side click the Secure tab Click the User Password icon The Password tab of the TOSHIBA Hardware Setup window appears Utilities 49 TOSHIBA PC Diagno
52. page or on the first page of the transmission the date and time it is sent and an identification of the business or other entity or other individual sending the message and the telephone number of the sending machine or such business other entity or individual The telephone number provided may not be a 900 number or any other number for which charges exceed local or long distance transmission charges In order to program this information into your fax transmission refer to the fax software instructions installed on this computer 6 Alarm Equipment If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to the telephone line ensure the installation of this equipment does not disable your alarm equipment If you have questions about what will disable alarm equipment consult your telephone company or a qualified installer Instructions for IC CS 03 Certified Equipment 1 NOTICE The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment This certification means that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network protective operational and safety requirements as prescribed in the appropriate Terminal Equipment Technical Requirements document s The Department does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the user s satisfaction Before installing this equipment users should ensure that it is permissible to be connected to the facilities of the local telecommunications company The equipment must also be installed
53. solutions The screen is blank Display Auto Off may have gone into effect Press any key to activate the screen You may have activated the instant password feature by pressing Fn and F1 simultaneously If you have registered a password press any key type the password and press Enter If no password is registered press any key The screen reactivates and allows you to continue working If you are using the built in screen make sure the display priority is not set for an external monitor To do this press Fn and F5 simultaneously once If this does not correct the problem press Fn and F5 simultaneously again to return the display priority to its previous setting 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 Ww Check that the monitor is turned on Ww Check that the monitor s power cord cable is firmly plugged into a working power outlet 2 Ww Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is firmly attached Z Ww Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on the external monitor Ww Press Fn and F5 simultaneously to make sure the display priority is not set for the built in screen If Something Goes Wrong 83 Resolving a hardware conflict The screen does not look right You can change the display settings by clicking a blank area of the d
54. starting at step 2 if no critical data has changed If Something Goes Wrong 99 If you need further assistance If you need further assistance If you have followed the recommendations in this chapter and are still having problems you may need additional technical assistance This section contains the steps to take to ask for help Before you contact Toshiba Since some problems may be related to the operating system or the program you are using it is important to investigate other sources of assistance first Try the following before you contact Toshiba Review the troubleshooting information in your operating system documentation If the problem occurs while you are running a program consult the program s documentation for troubleshooting suggestions Contact the software company s technical support group for their assistance K7 Ww Consult the dealer from whom you purchased your computer and or program Your dealer is your best source for current information 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 hardware related Toshiba offers a variety of resources to help you Toshiba
55. 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 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 If Something Goes Wrong 15 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 cor
56. the Power Options window appears p Advanced settings then choose settings that reflect how you want your j 5 Select the power plan that you want to customize and computer to manage power Change settings that are currently unavailable Balanced Active E Power buttons and lid amp Lid close action On battery Sleep Plugged in Sleep E Power button action On battery Sleep Plugged in Sleep E Start menu power button On battery Sleep ______Pluaned in Sleen Sample Image Advanced settings tab of Power Options screen 82 Getting Started Turning off the computer 4 Click Power buttons and lid to display the actions that you 5 can configure Select Hibernate for the options you want NOTE 6 7 These options can be set separately for how they operate while the computer is running on battery power or while connected to AC power Lid close action Set this option to Hibernate if you want the computer to go into Hibernation mode when you close the display panel Power button action Set this option to Hibernate if you want the computer to go into Hibernation mode when you press the power button Start menu power button Set this option to Hibernate if you want the computer to go into Hibernation mode when you click the power button in the Start menu Click Apply Click OK Once the computer is configured you can place it into Hibernation mode by eit
57. the buttery meter Balances Battery ite e00 Change pian settings Performance 990 Poowee caver Battery life 299000 Change plan settings Perfeemance 99 High performance Battery life 99 Change pion settings Petteemante 209909 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 NOTE To edit a plan or to edit advanced settings continue to the following Steps 4 Click Change Plan Settings to choose the plan you want to edit This screen allows you to change basic settings 5 Click Change Advanced Settings to access settings for battery notification levels hard drive power save time etc You can click on the plus signs to expand each item and to see what settings are available for each item 6 Click Save Changes to save the plan changes you have performed 6 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power 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 Po
58. 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 Exploring Your Computer s Features 31 An overview of using the Internet Connecting to the Internet To connect to the Internet you need ts 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 128 2 Start your Web browser Have your modem dial the ISP s telephone number and establish a connection with the ISP s computer If you are using your computer at the office then you probably connect to the Internet through your company s network See your network administrator about connecting to the Internet 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 co
59. the information provided herein product specifications configurations prices system component options availability are all subject to change without notice For the most up to date product information about your computer or to stay current with the various computer software or hardware options visit Toshiba s Web site at pcsupport toshiba com This guide This guide introduces the computer s features You can Read the entire guide from beginning to end Ww Skim through and stop when a topic interests you Ww Use the table of contents and the index to find specific information Introduction 3 Safety icons y Safety icons This manual contains safety instructions that must be observed to avoid potential hazards that could result in personal injuries damage to your equipment or loss of data These safety cautions have been classified according to the seriousness of the risk and icons highlight these instructions as follows AINA Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury WARNING 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
60. the left mouse button The function of the secondary right hand button depends on the program you are using It usually corresponds to the right mouse button right clicking Check your program s documentation to determine whether it uses the right mouse button 70 Getting Started Using external display devices Disabling or enabling the TouchPad The TouchPad is enabled by default To change the enable disable TouchPad setting press Fn F9 This hot key enables disables the TouchPad For more information see Disabling or enabling the TouchPad on page 214 Using external display devices Your computer comes with a built in display but you can also connect an external display device to an available video port as follows An external monitor or projector via the RGB monitor port A TV VCR or DVD recorder via the S video TV out port An HDMI compatible television or VCR DVD player via the HDMI Out port Available on certain models K2 Ww Before connecting an external monitor or video projector configure your computer for the type of device you are connecting To do this refer to the documentation for your operating system and devices You cannot connect both the S video Out port and the HDMI Out port to the same device at the same time Connecting an external monitor or projector You can easily attach an external monitor or projector to your computer if you need a larger scr
61. the volume control Try pressing Fn Esc to see if volume mute is disabled Check that the volume control on the computer is turned up If you are using external headphones or speakers check that they are securely connected to your computer The computer emits a loud high 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 ExpressCard problems ExpressCards include many types of devices such as a removable hard disk additional memory or a pager Most ExpressCard problems occur during installation and setup of new cards If you are having trouble getting one or more of these devices to work together several sections in this chapter may apply Resource conflicts can cause problems when using ExpressCards See Resolving a hardware conflict on page 177 If your system does not have built in drivers for your ExpressCard and the card did not come with an operating system driver it may not work under the operating system Contact the manufacturer of the ExpressCard for information about using the card under the operating system ExpressCard checklist Make sure the card is inserted properly into the slot 2 Make sure all cables are securely connected 88 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict K2 Ww Occasionally a defectiv
62. using an acceptable method of connection The customer should be aware that compliance with the above conditions may not prevent degradation of service in some situations Repairs to certified equipment should be coordinated by a representative designated by the supplier Any repairs or alterations made by the user to this equipment or equipment malfunctions may give the telecommunications company cause to request the user to disconnect the equipment Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground connections of the power utility telephone lines and internal metallic water pipe system if present are connected together This precaution may be particularly important in rural areas Caution Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves but should contact the appropriate electric inspection authority or electrician as appropriate 2 The user manual of analog equipment must contain the equipment s Ringer Equivalence Number REN and an explanation notice similar to the following The Ringer Equivalence Number REN of this device can be found on the label affixed to your computer NOTICE The Ringer Equivalence Number REN assigned to each terminal device provides an indication of the maximum number of terminals allowed to be connected to a telephone interface The termination on an interface may consist of any combination of devices subject only to the requirement that the sum of the Ringer E
63. work Turn off the computer or place it in Hibernation mode according to the instructions in Using and configuring Hibernation mode on page 80 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer including the AC adaptor Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down 8 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery 5 Slide the battery release lock to the unlocked position Sample Illustration Unlocking the battery release lock 6 Slide the battery release latch to release the battery 7 Pull the discharged battery out of the computer Sample Illustration Removing the battery WARNING fthe 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 Mobile Computing 9 Changing the main battery Inserting a charged battery To insert a battery 1 Wipe the terminals of the charged battery with a clean cloth to ensure a good connection 2 Insert the charged battery into the slot until the latch clicks The battery pack has been designed so that you cannot install it with reverse polarity CAUTION lf the battery does not slide int
64. 0 This TOSHIBA Card or hot key cycles through the power on display options NOTE Some modes are only available with the appropriate device attached and turned on The display modes are Built in display only Built in display and external monitor simultaneously External monitor only Built in display and TV or other external video device simultaneously lt TV or other external video device only Built in display and external monitor extended desktop Built in display and TV 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 fs Output HQOGOGVES LCD cAT Extended Desktop Sample Image Display mode options Hot Keys TOSHIBA Card 21 2 Hot key fimctions a Cycle through the display modes then select the desired mode 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
65. 0 9600 14400 28800 33600 bps bits per second or higher Refer to the program s documentation and the modem manual for information on how to change these settings The modem is on set up properly but still does not transmit or receive data Make sure the line has a dial tone Connect a telephone handset to the line to check this The other system may be busy or off line Try making a test transmission to someone else For more information regarding your system s V 92 modem visit the Toshiba Web site at pcsupport toshiba com 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 gt NOTE gt Ww gt gt K 2 If Something Goes Wrong 01 Resolving a hardware conflict 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 To determine if your com
66. 16 power plans 114 power source 45 connecting 46 powering down using Hibernation 80 using Shut Down 78 using Sleep 83 precautions 40 Index 236 primary button 69 printer connecting 73 problem solving 189 190 printing a file 97 problem solving AC power 180 accessing disk drives 173 battery charge does not last 181 battery not charging 180 cannot insert diskette in drive 185 cannot read a diskette 185 changing display properties 183 checking device properties 178 computer hangs when ExpressCard inserted 188 computer will not power up 172 contacting Toshiba 199 corrupted damaged data files 185 Device Manager 178 disk drive is slow 185 display is blank 182 ExpressCard 187 checklist 187 error occurs 189 hot swapping fails 188 not recognized 189 slot appears dead 188 external display not working 183 external monitor 182 faulty memory 179 hardware conflict 177 high pitched noise 187 Internet bookmarked site not found 176 Internet connection is slow 176 keyboard not responding 173 missing files trouble accessing a disk 184 modem not receiving or transmitting 190 no sound 187 non system disk or disk error 174 power and batteries 180 printer 189 190 program not responding 171 program not working properly 185 screen does not look right flickers 183 Startup options 175 URL address not found 176 warning resume failure 173 Windows operating system not working 175 program starting 93 programs not run
67. 6 Turn the computer right side up N Reconnect the cables 8 Restart the computer J TECHNICAL NOTE You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work 7 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 and then System The System window appears 2 The total memory is displayed below the System heading under Memory RAM If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration turn off the computer and remove the memory module slot cover complete steps 1 8 in Installing a memory module on page 51 and then check that the module is inserted completely into the socket and lined up squarely with the socket latches Getting Started 5O Hard Drive Recovery Utilities NOTE From time to time Windows will display a pop up that says Windows needs your permission to continue This is a security feature to prevent programs or people from doing things on your computer without your permission If you were trying to perform the action click Continue otherwise click Cancel If unsure cancel and try again Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Available on certain models Your computer has been configured with a hard disk partition to allow you to recover your hard disk drive or reinstall selected applications and software features or utilities NOTE It is
68. 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 which computers programs or devices can work together harmoniously using the same commands formats or language as another configuration 1 The collection of components that make up a single computer system 2 How parts of the system are set up that is configured controller A device that controls the transfer of data from a computer to a peripheral device and vice versa For example disk drives monitors keyboards and printers all require controllers CPU See central processing unit CPU CPU cache A section of very fast memory residing between the CPU and the computer s main memory that temporarily stores data and instructions the CPU will need to execute commands and programs See also cache LI cache L2 cache cursor A symbol that indicates the current position on the
69. A credit card sized expansion card designed to increase the capabilities of notebook computers PC Cards provide functions such as modem fax modem hard disk drive network adapter sound card or SCSI adapter peripheral Any device such as a printer or joystick that is attached to the computer and controlled by the computer s CPU pixel Short for picture element The smallest dot that can be produced on a screen or printer Glossary 229 Plug and Play Generally refers to the computer s ability to automatically configure itself to work with peripheral devices When capitalized refers to a standard that when followed by a device manufacturer allows a 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
70. AC adaptor to the computer and the power cord cable to a power outlet The DC IN or AC power light should glow blue and the battery light should glow amber to indicate that the battery pack is being charged If the DC IN or AC power light indicator does not glow power is not being supplied Check the connections for the AC adaptor and power cord cable Charge the battery pack until the battery light glows blue 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 22 Mobile Computing Disposing of used batteries Disposing of used batteries The life of a battery pack depends on usage When the battery pack needs replacing the main battery light flashes amber shortly after you have fully recharged the battery You must discard a 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
71. Backing up your data or your entire computer with the Windows operating system The most valuable component of your computer system is the data you create and store on its hard drive Since problems with either hardware or software can make the data inaccessible or even destroy it the next most valuable component of your computer system may be a recent backup of your data Fortunately the Windows operating system offers a convenient 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 hard 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 If Something Goes Wrong 97 Develop good computing habits Follow these steps to back up your computer or files to optical discs or a hard drive NOTE an A UN NOTE 7 You cannot back up the computer while running on battery power Connect the AC adaptor before continuing Prepare your backup target by connecting it and or inserting a blank optical disc in the drive Click Start Click Control Panel Click System and Maintenance Click Backup and Restore Center You can choose to back up some files or the entire computer Click either Back up files or Back up computer If you c
72. Card eject button 3 Press the ExpressCard eject button once to pop it out slightly and push it in to remove the ExpressCard The ExpressCard ejects slightly from the slot 4 Grasp the edges of the ExpressCard and slide it out of the slot Sample Illustration Removing an ExpressCard 36 Exploring Your Computer s Features Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot Available on certain models The Bridge Media Adapter slot available on certain models supports the use of Memory Stick Memory Stick PRO Secure Digital SD MMC MultiMediaCard or xD Picture Card media These media can be used with a variety of digital products digital music players cellular phones PDAs digital cameras digital video camcorders etc The Bridge Media Adapter slot may also support other types of media For a complete list of supported media visit Toshiba s Web site at accessories toshiba com NOTE Do not use the Copy Disk function for this type of media To copy data from one media to another 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 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 med
73. E 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 to this equipment Operation with noncompliant peripherals or peripherals not recommended by Toshiba is likely to result in interf
74. Ecuador Egypt Finland France Germany Greece Hong Kong Hungary Iceland India Indonesia Treland Italy Japan Latvia Lithuania Luxembourg Malta Mexico Netherlands New Zealand Norway Pakistan Peru Philippines Poland Portugal Romania Russia Saudi Arabia Slovakia 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 Belgi Belgique 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 4 300m un enregistrement aupr s de l IBPT est requise Pour les enregistrements et
75. HIBA Category TOSHIBA Assist You can easily access Help and Service Contents F CONNECT SECURE i A PROTECT amp FIX fi OPTIMIZE You can connect your ConfigFiee Bluetooth Connectiv Bluetooth Settings Local CO computer to network more easily Web site Help Close Sample Image TOSHIBA Assist window The TOSHIBA Assist offers four categories of options Connect Secure Protect amp Fix Optimize Utiliti 40 Toma Assist Connect The features available in this category are ConfigFree Connectivity Doctor Bluetooth Settings Bluetooth Local COM Settings 7 E OSHIBA TOSHIBA Assist You can easily access Help and Service Category Contents ConfigFree Bluetooth Bluetooth Connectiv Settings Local CO E scone I A PROTECT amp FIX OPTIMIZE You can connect your computer to network more easily Web site Help Close Sample Image TOSHIBA Assist window Connect tab Utiliti rosuimsanin A Secure The features available in this category are Supervisor password amp User password r Gia E os TOSHIBA Assist You can easily access Help and Service Category Contents pm PE comecr m 8 Supervisor User password password J SECURE PROTECT amp FIX OPTIMIZE You can connect your computer to network more easily Web site Help Close S
76. HIBA Cards display at the top of the screen F3 F4 Yam au i a i an Caen Gaps am boom 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 ry 9 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 205 To use the Card Case 1 Click Start All Programs Toshiba Utilities and then Settings for Flash Cards T ee gt Ee E O0 606 8 O 0000o Sample Image Enabling and Disabling Application Cards 2 Click the Open cards case button Hot Keys TOSHIBA Card 206 Hot key functions i 3 The Card Case displays two rows of Cards Cards that appear solid not transparent in the bottom row are enabled and can be selected when the Application Cards are displayed The top row contains all of the disabled cards 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 Toclose the Card Case click the x j icon in the top corner of th
77. It is impossible to avoid the band of mobile object identification systems 3 TOSHIBA Direct PC Monday Friday 10 00 17 00 Toll Free Tel 0120 15 1048 Direct Dial 03 3457 4850 Fax 03 3457 4868 Device Authorization This device obtains the Technical Regulation Conformity Certification and it belongs to the device class of radio equipment of low power data communication system radio station stipulated in the Radio Law of Japan The Name of the radio equipment EYXF2CS TELECOM ENGINEERING CENTER Approval Number 01INYDA1305 The following restrictions apply Do not disassemble or modify the device Do not install the embedded wireless module into other device 24 Optical Drive Safety Instructions IW tela 0 This appliance contains a laser system and is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT To use this model properly read the user s guide carefully and keep it for your future reference Never attempt to disassemble adjust or repair a HD DVD CD DVD drive CD RW drive Multi drive or any other optical drive You could damage the drive You would also be exposed to laser light or other safety hazards es resulting in serious injury Always contact an authorized Toshiba service provider if any repair or adjustment is required Location of the Required Label Sample shown below Location of the label and manufacturing information may vary PRODUCT IS CERTIFIED BY THE MANUFACTURER TO COMPLY WITH DHHS
78. NICAL 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 26 Trademarks Satellite 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 ExpressCard is a registered trademark of PCMCIA 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 tradem
79. RULES 21 CFR SUBCHAPTER J APPLICABLE AT THE DATE OF MANUFACTURE MANUFACTURED TOSHIBA CORPORATION 1 1 1 SHIBAURA MINATO KU TOKYO 105 8001 JAPAN Copyright This guide is copyrighted by Toshiba America Information Systems Inc with all rights reserved Under the copyright laws this guide cannot be reproduced in any form without the prior written permission of Toshiba No patent liability is assumed however with respect to the use of the information contained herein 2008 by Toshiba America Information Systems Inc All rights reserved 20 Export Administration Regulation This document contains technical data that may be controlled under the U S Export Administration Regulations and may be subject to the approval of the U S Department of Commerce prior to export Any export directly or indirectly in contravention of the U S Export Administration Regulations is prohibited Notice The information contained in this manual including but not limited to any product specifications is subject to change without notice TOSHIBA CORPORATION AND TOSHIBA 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 TECH
80. Settings then Fingerprint Storage Inspector The Fingerprint Storage Inspector screen is displayed 4 If other fingerprint data is still displayed on the list hold down the Ctrl key and select each fingerprint until they are all selected then click Remove 5 Click OK to make the changes permanent 6 Check that all Fingerprint data was deleted on the Fingerprint Storage Inspector screen 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 7 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 K Do not touch the reader with a soiled finger Minute foreign particles on a soiled or dirty finger may scratch the reader K Ww Do not paste stickers or write on the reader Ww Do not touch the reader with a finger or any object with built up Static electricity 166 Utilities Fingerprint Authentication Utility Observe the following before you swipe your finger on the reader whether for fingerprint enrollment registration or recognition 1 Z e Wash and dry your hands thoroughly Remove static electricity fro
81. TOSHIBA Leading Innovation gt gt gt Satellite A200 Series Users Guide If you need assistance 2 Toshiba s Support Web site pcsupport toshiba com Toshiba Global Support Centre Calling within the United States 800 457 7777 Calling from outside the United States 949 859 4273 For more information see If Something Goes Wrong on page 171 in this guide GMAD00173010 02 08 2 WARNING Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead a E chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm Wash hands after handling Model Satellite A200 Series Recordable and or ReWritable Drive s and Associated Software Warranty The computer system you purchased may include Recordable and or ReWritable optical media drive s and associated software among the most advanced data storage technologies available As with any new technology you must read and follow all set up and usage instructions in the applicable user guides and or manuals enclosed or provided electronically If you fail to do so this product may not function properly and you may lose data or suffer other damage TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS INC TOSHIBA ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS DO NOT WARRANT THAT OPERATION OF THE PRODUCT WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR FREE YOU AGREE THAT TOSHIBA ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS SHALL HAVE NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR DAMAGE TO OR LOSS OF ANY B
82. The Windows operating system wireless management facility does not work If you are using an external Wi Fi adapter an ExpressCard USB adapter or other variety check if the adapter comes with its own management utility If it does the utility may be disabling the Windows operating system wireless management facility in which case you 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 If Something Goes Wrong 93 DVD operating problems 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 178 for instructions on using Device Manager to view
83. USINESS 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 AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS DISCLAIM ANY AND ALL LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF THE COMPUTER PRODUCTS IN ANY CRITICAL APPLICATIONS IF YOU US
84. User j Log Off 2 Windows Ultimate Extras Control Panel Lok Default Programs Restart Sleep Help and Support gt All Programs Hibernate Shut Down Arrow Start Shut Down Menu Sample Image Shut Down menu 2 Click Shut Down The computer shuts down completely Problems when you turn on the computer These problems may occur when you turn on the power The computer will not start Make sure you attached the AC adaptor and power cord cable properly or installed a charged battery Press and hold the power button for at least 10 seconds If you are using the AC adaptor check that the wall outlet is working by plugging in another device such as a lamp Verify that the computer is on by looking at the on off indicator If the indicator is glowing the computer is on Also try turning the computer off and then on If Something Goes Wrong 13 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 th
85. 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 hard drive for errors or defragment the drive If so consult Windows Help and Support 2 Pull the latches away from the memory module The memory module pops up slightly NOTE If your system has the memory modules stacked on top of one another you must remove the top module first before removing installing the bottom module 58 Getting Started Adding memory optional 3 Gently lift the memory module to a 30 degree angle and slide it out of the slot Slot A Sample Illustration Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw s 5 Re insert the main battery For more information on inserting the main battery see Inserting a charged battery on page 119
86. a The presence of nearby radar operation may result in temporary interruption of operation of this device The Access Point s radar detection feature will automatically restart operation on a channel free of radar You may consult with the local technical support staff responsible for the wireless network to ensure the Access Point device s are properly configured for European Community operation Approved Countries Regions for use for the Atheros AR5BXB63 11g minicard This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries regions in the following table NOTE CAUTION Do notuse this equipment except in the countries regions in the following table This device works on passive scan only A peer to peer mode is not available in 802 114 and Turbo Mode 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 Kingd
87. a 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 Mobile Computing 09 Charging batteries Charging the main battery To charge the main battery while it is in your computer plug the computer into a live electrical outlet The battery charges whether the computer is on or off L 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 The battery may not start charging immediately under the following conditions 2 Ww 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 powe
88. ample Image TOSHIBA Assist window Secure tab 4 Utilities TOSHIBA Assist Protect amp Fix The features available in this category are s TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility a TOSHIBA Assist TOSHIBA TOSHIBA Assist You can easily access Help and Service Category Contents Fy CONNECT SECURE CEZA ol OPTIMIZE PC Diagnostic You can protect your computer and easily fix it Sample Image TOSHIBA Assist window Protect amp Fix tab Utiliti TOSHIBA pe 1 43 Optimize The features available in this category are TOSHIBA Hardware Setup TOSHIBA Zooming Utility TOSHIBA Button Support CD DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer TOSHIBA Accessibility r TOSHIBA Assist Es TOSHIBA TOSHIBA Assist You can easily access Help and Service Category Contents F CONNECT w Pa Hei D a Accessibility Zooming TOSHIBA CD DVD TOSHIBA ui i tility Button SECURE PROTECT amp FIX OPTIMIZE You can connect your computer to network more easily Web site Help Close Sample Image TOSHIBA Assist window Optimize tab A A Utilities TOSHIBA Application Installer TOSHIBA Application Installer Available on certain models 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 Double
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90. arks 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 Disposal of this product may be regulated due to environmental considerations For disposal reuse or recycling information please contact your local government or the Electronic Industries Alliance at www eiae 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 AMEDD TOI seca cy sche ccracazzcada ata dedaccasacachactdachaazeaaczaes 34 TNS guide oi xiorasis th occvanetertnatiedsennponcenidtvnctobisemahises 36 Safety TG ONS catccncesssictidessacsaeasducadenecotcatasdaticcecwisens 37 Other icons US C ccccceseccsesecsseseeseesseees 37 Other documentation oeiscscescnceettonrcaixetuarionerencodendanrden 38 Service options cssceea tasers cea retes Cat aretatceeces emu dataleate 38 Chapter 1 Getting Started ssescsssssssseesssscsssecsseessseesseeeses 39 Selecting a place tO WOKK ccecces
91. ator icon on the tafi Windows desktop You can also launch the application by clicking Start All Programs and then Recovery Disc Creator 2 Select CD or DVD to create Recovery media on CDs or DVDs Create Recovery Discs A mccromey eanga ol yous compas is vend cn the haed dk deve You can on asie CD oF DVO recovery decs bom thes mage by uning the TOSHIBA Recovery Disc Crestor Disc Selection Tite Dine Set Staur IF Sytem Recovery Dites 0v0 4 768 Z Apptestion Dises m Information You r nd the kolman blank decs 1 CD s 1OVDIe Current Dise Total Progress Vey Sample Image Recovery Disc Creator screen 3 Select the items you want to copy by clicking the check box next to the item s Name recovery files applications original bundled drivers and applications or both the recovery files and applications Click Create Insert the first blank CD or DVD into your writable optical drive when prompted 6 Follow the on screen prompts for completing the copy process For more information on using the Recovery media you have created with the preceding steps see Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media on page 65 Getting Started 61 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Hard Disk Drive Recovery options The following are the available hard disk drive recovery options Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the recovery partition Recovering the original factory ima
92. ause 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 EZ sr aAA Sample Illustration Power cord cable and AC adaptor 46 Getting Started Connecting to a power source To connect AC power to the computer 1 Connect the power cord cable to the AC adaptor Sample Illustration Connecting the power cord cable to the AC adaptor WARNING Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm Wash hands after handling C 2 _ Plug the AC adaptor cord into the DC IN on the side of the computer Sample Illustration Connecting the AC adaptor cord to the computer 3 Connect the power cord cable to a live electrical outlet a The AC power light on the indicator panel glows blue AWARNING Never attempt to connect or disconnect a power plug with wet hands Failure to follow this instruction could result in an electric shock possibly resulting in serious injury Getting Started 47 Charging the main battery The computer s main battery light gives you an indication of the main battery s current charge Glows amber while the main battery is being charged AC adaptor connected Glows blue when the main battery is fully charged Is unlit when the main battery has discharged th
93. ays 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 configured to warn you when the battery is running low see What to do when the main battery runs low on page 112 7 4 If 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 108 The computer displays the Non System disk or disk error message Make sure there is no diskette in the optional external diskette drive If there is a diskette in the drive remove it and press any key to continue If pressing any key does not work press Ctrl Alt and Del to restart the computer For more information see The computer is not accessing the hard disk or the optional external diskette drive on page 173 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
94. board shortcut A key or combination of keys that you use to perform a task instead of using a pointing device such as a mouse L L1 level one cache Memory cache built into the processor to help improve processing speed See also cache CPU cache L2 cache L2 level two cache Memory cache installed on the motherboard to help improve processing speed It is slower than L1 cache and faster than main memory See also cache CPU cache L1 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 Glossary 227 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 partiti
95. 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 115 There are additional custom settings you can choose See Utilities on page 138 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 120 NOTE Please handle your computer carefully to avoid scratching or damaging the surface 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 Getting Started 87 Caring for your computer Moving the computer Before moving your computer even across the room make sure all
96. can 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 11a 11b 11g and 11n wireless are based on IEEE 802 1 1a 802 11b 802 11g and 802 11n respectively The IEEE 802 11n 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 1 1a b 1 1a 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 19 Bluetooth Wireless Technology Interoperability Bluetooth Cards from TOSHIBA are designed to be interoperable with any product with Bluetooth wireless technology that is based on Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum FHSS radio technology and is compliant to 2 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
97. cation Recharge time varies depending on usage Battery may not charge while the computer is consuming full power After a period of time the battery will lose its ability to perform at maximum capacity and will need to be replaced This is normal for all batteries To purchase a new battery pack see the accessories information included with your computer or visit the Toshiba Web site at accessories toshiba com Use only batteries designed to work with your Toshiba notebook computer To ensure that the battery maintains its maximum capacity operate the computer on battery power at least once a month The Lithium Ion battery has no memory effect so it is not necessary to let the battery fully discharge each time However for better accuracy of the battery meter it is helpful to fully discharge the battery periodically Please see Maintaining your battery on page 121 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 115 The computer also has an internal real time cl
98. ck Start All Programs Toshiba Utilities and then TOSHIBA Zooming Utility The TOSHIBA Zooming Utility Properties screen appears Z TOSHIBA Zooming Utility Properties eX TOSHIBA Settings Select one of following settings to zoom application windows in and out Al Programs The supported applications Word Excel PowerPoint R Qutlook R 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 To zoom in hold down the Fn key and press 2 to zoom out hold down the Fn key and press 1 5 A Utilities TOSHIBA Button Support For more information about how to use the TOSHIBA Zooming Utility right click the icon in the Notification Area and then click Help TOSHIBA Button Support TOSHIBA Button Support allows you to customize the Internet browser and Media buttons These buttons are located on the system control panel directly above the keyboard To access TOSHIBA Button Support elt 1 Click the TOSHIBA Button Support icon in the Optimize tab of TOSHIBA Assist The TOSHIBA Button Support window appears Sample Image TOSHIBA Button Support screen 2 Under Button Name select the button whose function is to be customized Make the desired selections Click Close CD DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer Util
99. click the TOSHIBA Application Installer icon on the Windows desktop 2 Click Next TOSHIBA Application installer a TOSHIBA eee Nas gt Coca tw Sample Image TOSHIBA Agitation Installer screen 3 Click the item s you want to install To select multiple items hold down the Ctrl key as you make your selections Qhecoe an tem an press the hatat buton Descietien Fae Rosia heri VIS 2 ae oe crested nthe Adcbe Accbat tomat as meemi Sample Image TOSHIBA Application Installer selection screen 4 Click Install then follow the on screen prompts to complete the installation process Utilities 45 Setting passwords Setting passwords Setting a password lets you walk away from your computer providing additional protection for your files When you set a password you must enter the password before you can work on your computer again Toshiba supports several types of passwords on your computer 2 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 amp A power on password Prevents unauthorized users from starting or restarting the computer A supervisor password Prohibits unauthorized users from accessing certain functions such as TOSHIBA Hardware Setup This is useful if more than one person uses the computer When setti
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101. con a popup description of the file contents appears 126 Exploring Your Computer s Features Exploring the desktop Your desktop may contain other icons depending on your configuration See Windows online Help for more specific information on each icon and how to use it Start button You use the Start button to Start programs Z Ww Open documents Ww Adjust system settings Find files Access Windows Help and Support K Ww Ww Ww Suspend system activity and shut down the computer NOTE Whenever a procedure in this User s Guide instructs you to click Start it means that you should click the Start button Taskbar Each time you open a program a button associated with that program appears on the Taskbar With some programs a button appears on the Taskbar for each document or window you open You can use these buttons to quickly switch between the programs or windows To make a program or window the currently active one click the associated Taskbar button Notification Area The Notification Area displays icons of tasks or programs that run continuously in the background and displays notifications To learn more about each task position the cursor over the icon for a few moments and a short description of the task appears Typical tasks in the Notification Area are Current time Power usage mode Mouse properties and speaker volume To activate a specific task double cl
102. connect to an online service or the Internet 30 Exploring Your Computer s Features An overview of using the Internet An overview of using the Internet The following sections give a quick introduction to the Internet and some of its exciting features under these headings The Internet The World Wide Web Internet Service Providers K2 Ww Ww e Ww Connecting to the Internet 2 Ww Surfing the Internet Ww Internet features Uploading to and downloading files from the Internet The Internet The Internet is an association of thousands of networks and millions of computers around the world connected by communications lines They all work together to share information The World Wide Web The World Wide Web or Web is a subset of the Internet a collection of interlinked documents located on computers connected to the Internet that work together using a specific Internet protocol called Hypertext Transfer Protocol HTTP 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
103. d 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 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 ground A conductor to which all components of an electric circuit are connected It has a potential of zero 0 volts is connected to the earth and is the point of reference for voltages in the circuit hard disk A storage device composed of a rigid platter or platters that can be magnetically coded with data Hard disks hold much more information than diskettes and are used for long term storage of programs and data The primary or only hard disk in a computer is usually fixed but some computers have secondary hard disks that are removable By default the hard disk is
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105. e drive Turning off the computer CAUTION Pressing the power button before shutting down the Windows operating system could cause you to lose your work Make sure the system indicator panel s disk light and the drive in use light are off If you turn off the power while a disk disc is being accessed you may lose data or damage the disk disc and or drive It is a good idea to turn off your computer when you are not using it for a while If you are using the computer for the first time leave the computer plugged into a power source even though the computer is off to fully charge the main battery Options for turning off the computer Depending on the operating system installed you have more than one option available for turning off the computer Shut Down Hibernate and Sleep Each option has its advantages Use the Shut Down or Hibernate command if you will not be using the computer for several days or if you must turn off your computer You must turn off your computer in order to upgrade your computer s internal hardware such as memory 16 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 disk 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 wor
106. e you must be connected to the Internet Depending on your computer model the process of sending E mail taking pictures or recording video messages may vary The Web camera software by default should already be running in the Notification Area Using an ExpressCard The ExpressCard slot available on certain models supports the use of ExpressCard media The slot also supports hot swapping which allows you to replace one ExpressCard with another while the computer is on Inserting an ExpressCard Before you insert an ExpressCard refer to the documentation that comes with the card to see if you need to do anything before you insert it To insert an ExpressCard 1 Locate the ExpressCard slot on the side of the computer Exploring Your Computer s Features 35 Using an ExpressCard 2 Insert the ExpressCard Sample Illustration Inserting an ExpressCard 3 When the card is almost all the way into the slot push firmly but gently to ensure a firm connection with the computer Do not force the card into position Removing an ExpressCard 1 Prepare the card for removal by clicking the Safely Remove T Hardware icon in the Notification Area and then selecting the card or device you want to remove If the system is unable to prepare the 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 Express
107. e As dialog box 3 Choose the drive and folder where you want your file to be stored 4 Type a file name then click Save HINT To make another copy of the file you are currently working with click File and then Save As and give the new file a different name qua 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 97 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 ly 3 TECHNICAL NOTE By default the Windows operating system does A not show file extensions For information on showing or hiding file 6 extensions see your Windows online Help Printing your work Ensure the operating system is set up
108. e ExpressCard slips through quality control If another computer with a ExpressCard slot is available try the card in that machine If the card malfunctions again it may be defective Resolving ExpressCard problems Here are some common problems and their solutions The slot appears to be dead ExpressCards that used to work no longer work Check the ExpressCard status 1 Click Start Control Panel System and Maintenance and then Device Manager 2 Double click the appropriate ExpressCard which will be listed under one of the categories shown for example Disk drives Network adapters Other etc The operating system displays your ExpressCard s Properties dialog box which contains information about your ExpressCard configuration and status The computer stops working hangs when you insert an ExpressCard The problem may be caused by an I O input output conflict between the socket and another device in the system Use Device Manager to make sure each device has its own I O base address See Fixing a problem with Device Manager on page 178 for more information Since all ExpressCards share the same socket each card is not required to have its own address Hot swapping removing one ExpressCard and inserting another without turning the computer off fails Follow this procedure before you remove an ExpressCard T 1 Click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the Notification Area The Safely Re
109. e 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 90 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 Fa F a E e Dal e Bo I ve a re mall oj a xefs DEL TET ET ese U e E a a a a e ee I PP Ue I Yje Oe J aa sir z TE TIP f f I EE er es CTRL E ar ja J jee T s a en ED E Sample Illustration Keyboard Character keys Typing with the character keys is very much like typing on a typewriter except that 1 The space bar creates a space character instead of just passing over an area of the page fe The lowercase letter 1 el and the number 1 are not interchangeable The uppercase letter O and the nu
110. e 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 117 for information on replacing the main battery Charging the main battery Your computer came with its battery already installed Before using the battery to power the computer you must charge the battery To charge the battery leave the computer plugged into an AC power source with the computer turned off until the battery light glows blue After that the battery will be completely charged and ready to power the computer CAUTION Once the battery is charged for the first time avoid leaving the computer plugged in and turned off for more than a few hours at a time Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can damage the battery TECHNICAL NOTE The recharging of the battery cannot occur when your computer is using all of the power provided by the AC adaptor to run applications features and devices Your computer s Power Options utility can be used to select a power level setting that reduces the power required for system operat
111. e 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 Volume Mute or Fn Ea 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 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 Mute Off Sample Image Volume Mute options To enable mute select Q To disable mute select Hot Keys TOSHIBA Cards Hot key functions 20 Lock Instant security This TOSHIBA Card or hot key blanks the display Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displays the following options O Sample Image Security options To enable lock select To cancel select The Fn F1 hot key function activates instant security The user logon screen will appear and a user with a valid account will need to log back on to gain access to the computer Hot Keys TOSHIBA Card 208 Hot key fimctions i Power plan or Fn E This TOSHIBA Card or hot key displays the power plans and cycles through the power plans The properties of
112. e sections explain how to start a program from the Start menu Windows Explorer and the Start Search field Starting a program from the Start menu When you install a program the operating system usually puts an icon in the All Programs menu To start a program that has an icon in the All Programs menu follow these steps which use the Windows WordPad program as an example 1 Click Start and then All Programs The Windows operating system displays the All Programs menu which lists programs and program groups If your program is listed go to step 3 otherwise continue with step 2 NOTE If you pause with your mouse on All Programs it will open it up You may need to scroll up or down to see the complete list 2 Click the program group in this example Accessories The Accessories menu is displayed 94 Learning the Basics Starting a program 3 Click the program in this example WordPad WordPad opens To close the program click the Close button in the upper right corner of the program s window Starting a program from Windows Explorer If a program is not listed in the All Programs menu you can start it from Windows Explorer Windows Explorer gives you a view of your computer s contents as a hierarchy or tree You can easily see the contents of each drive and folder on your computer To use this method you should know the file name and location of the program s executable file this fi
113. each power plan and the power plans that are displayed by this function are set in the Power Options window Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displays the currently selectable power plans F2 Profile 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 209 Sleep mode Fn or F3 aa 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 83 Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displays the following options Sleep Sample Image Sleep options To enable Sleep mode select K AK To cancel select Hot Keys TOSHIBA Card 21 0 Hot key fimctions a 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 80 m Ma Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displays the following options F4 Oo Sample Image Hibernation options om To enable Hibernation mode select To cancel select C2 Hot Keys TOSHIBA Cards 21 Hot key functions Output Display switch Fn F5 8
114. ecsecesceeseeseeeseeaes 39 Setting up a work environment cce 39 Keeping yourself comfortable ccccceeee 40 POC OUIPOING scc5scccts castes es actineieet 2s dacaseansateiians 40 Important information on your computer s COON TAM sieisen 42 Setting up your COMPUTE cccceeecseeeseees 42 Setting up your SOftWALE cece eeecseeeeeeeees 43 Registering your computer with Toshiba 44 Adding optional external deVICEeS cccceecees 44 Connecting to a pOwer SOUICE ccccccesecseeeeees 45 Charging the main battery cccccsceeseeseeeeees 47 28 Contents Using the computer for the first time 008 48 Opening the display panel ccceeeeeeeees 48 Your computer s features and specifications 49 Turning ON the POWEM 0csceceeeeeseeesees 49 Adding memory optional ssrisssccccocssocacancsnecenosepeceens 50 Installing a memory module cceeeeeees 51 Removing a memory MOAUIE ceeeeeees 56 Checking total memory ccccccesecseeseeneeees 58 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities ce cceeeeseeeeeees 59 Creating Recovery CDs DVDS ccccceeeee 59 Hard Disk Drive Recovery options 61 Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media ccc eiicssciccdsessccevecesWcsretextiiass 65 Installing drivers and applications 0 66 Using the Dual Mode Pad
115. een To do this C 1 Connect the monitor s video cable to the RGB monitor port on the side of the computer Connect the device s power cable to a live electrical outlet Turn on the external device Your computer will automatically detect the external display device and activate a screen with display options Select the settings you desire and click Apply Click OK Getting Started T1 Using external display devices Connecting an HDMI compatible television or VCR DVD player Available on certain models To connect an HDMI compatible television or VCR DVD player to the computer 1 Connect one end of an HDMI cable not included with your computer to the HDMI Out port on the side of your computer and then connect the other end of the cable to your television Refer to the manual that came with the television for more information Your computer will automatically detect the external display device and activate a screen with display options Choose the settings you desire and click Apply Then click OK Directing the display output when you turn on the computer Once you have connected an external display device you can choose to use the internal display only the external device only or both simultaneously NOTE Some modes are only available with the appropriate device attached and turned on The quickest way to change the display output settings is to use the display hot key Fn F5 1 2 Pre
116. els 100 104 108 112 48 64 116 120 124 128 132 136 140 Indoor Only Indoor Only Indoor Outdoor Austria O x X Belgium France O O xX Switzerland Liechtenstein Denmark Finland O O O Germany Greece Ireland Italy Luxembourg Netherlands Norway Portugal Sweden UK Iceland Spain O O O 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 2 The 5 GHz Turbo mode feature is not allowed for operation in any European Community country 2 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 15 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 are
117. ent in Japan In Japan the frequency bandwidth of 2 400 MHz to 2 483 5 MHz for second generation low power data communication systems such as this equipment overlaps that of mobile object identification systems premises radio station and specified low power radio station 1 Sticker Please put the following sticker on devices incorporating this product The frequency bandwidth of this equipment may operate within the same range as industrial devices scientific devices medical devices microwave ovens licensed radio stations and non licensed specified low power radio stations for mobile object identification systems RFID used in factory product lines Other Radio Stations 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 23 2 Indication The indication shown below appears on this equipment 1 2 3 2 4FH1 CTT 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 bron This equipment uses a frequency bandwidth from 2 400 MHz to 2 483 5 MHz
118. eplace it immediately Use protective gloves when handling a damaged battery To replace the main battery use an identical battery that you can purchase through the Toshiba Web site at accessories toshiba com A reverse polarity condition should be avoided with all batteries The main battery is designed so that it cannot be installed in reverse polarity Charge the battery only in the computer or in a battery charger designated as an approved option When you install the battery pack you should hear a click when it is seated properly Do not expose the battery pack to fire The battery pack could explode Mobile Computing 21 Taking care of your battery Maintaining your battery Fully discharging your battery pack will allow better accuracy of the battery meter To fully discharge your battery pack 2 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
119. er on Security c ccececssceseessesesssesees 159 Control Center racic scuseezcteasdareseaticasencnseeeenttcaes 160 Password Bank cxtcctesoneeunetsiaes Gunieactonedenete 162 Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader sccececcccsseesscees 165 Fingerprint reader limitations cccceee 167 ConfigFree ieeieeeerereren 167 Getting Started Recenter eerie neater nearer 168 ConfigFree Utilities eee eee 168 Chapter 6 If Something Goes WIONG ssescseecseecsseeeees 171 Problems that are easy to fiX oo cccceeeeseeteeneees 171 Problems when you turn on the computer 172 The Windows operating system is not working 175 Using Startup options to fix problems 175 Internet problems acscd carts cvascdencecatarteceedocsedece 176 The Windows operating system can WOU yU 177 Resolving a hardware Conflict cccc cece 177 A plan of action ocsccsccccdenscncesensestesiasoredstmasteteoes 177 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 178 Memory problems cc cccccsssecseeeneees 179 Power and the batteries c cccccseseee 180 Keyboard PrODlOnyS vescscaccncscasecstecinedixesccenskecteen 181 Display problem sscscsceccesseesseseeeees 182 Disk drive problems csescccscscscseees 184 Optical drive ProDleMS cccceseeeseeeeeeseees 186 Sound system problems cceccccssesccees 187 ExpressCard problemS
120. erence 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 s This device may not cause harmful interference s This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Contact either s Toshiba s Support Web site at pcsupport toshiba com s Orcall the Toshiba Global Support Centre Within the United States at 800 457 7777 Outside the United States at 949 859 4273 Industry Canada Requirement This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conform la norme NMB 003 du Canada FCC requirements The following information is pursuant to FCC CFR 47 Part 68 and refers to internal modems This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules On the bottom of this equipment is a label that contains among other information the FCC registration number and ringer equivalence number REN for this equipment If requested the information must be provided to the telephone company The modem connects to the telephone line by means of a standard jack called the USOC RJ11C A pl
121. ering 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 lt Recovery of Factory Default Software gt Please select a recovery method Recover to out of box state Recover without changing the hard drive partitions Recover to a custom size partition coa J new cme Sample Image Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 2 Select Recover to out of box state and then click Next A confirmation message displays reminding you that all data will be lost during the recovery process Be sure to save your work to external media before proceeding 3 Click Next to begin the recovery Once complete a message displays that the HDD has been recovered 4 Press any key on the keyboard to restart the computer Getting Started 63 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Erasing the hard disk The Recovery Wizard allows you to delete all data and partitions from the hard disk To delete the data and partitions from your hard disk 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen select Erase the hard disk and then click Next 2 The next screen lists the two methods you can choose Delete all data and partitions from the hard dis
122. erprint could not be matched Ww Error reading fingerprint the finger was too far to the left or right Center your finger and swipe it again KZ Ww Error reading fingerprint the movement was skewed Swipe your finger again in a straight line Ww Error reading fingerprint the movement was too fast Swipe your finger again at a slower speed Ww Error reading fingerprint the movement was too short Swipe your finger again using a longer motion Utilities 5O 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 the users If your system supports power on security existing fingerprint samples can be used also for power on authentication Power on Security The power on security feature prevents unauthorized access to your computer when it is turned off by requiring the user to pass f
123. erties window appears 3 Click the Device Settings tab and then Settings The Properties for Synaptics LuxPad window appears 4 Inthe left side of the window select Tapping 5 Select Dual Mode 6 Select Switch to Button Mode by tapping in the upper right corner NOTE To force the Dual Mode Pad to use Button Mode only whenever an external pointing device such as a mouse is plugged in select Always in Button Mode when an external device is plugged in Configuring virtual buttons The virtual buttons at the top of the Dual Mode Pad are pre configured for the Email ConfigFree and Print functions You can assign different functions to these buttons if you wish The virtual buttons on the bottom of the Dual Mode Pad buttons 4 5 and 6 in the Properties for Synaptics LuxPad window are unassigned by default In order to use one of these buttons you must first configure that button so that it is associated with a function To configure a virtual button 1 Perform steps 1 6 in Enabling Dual Mode on page 68 Select the virtual button you wish to configure Select the desired options and then click OK Click OK Click OK to close the Mouse Properties window nan A WwW N Getting Started 69 Using the TouchPad 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 you
124. es Your computer is equipped with a full stereo sound system with internal speakers Instead of using the internal speakers you can connect headphones or a pair of external stereo speakers AcAUTION 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 P J TECHNICAL NOTE When using amplified speakers use speakers that require an external power source Other types of speakers will be wh 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 3 A Exploring Your Computer s Features Web Camera To adjust the volume 1 For external speakers use the volume controls on each speaker K For headphones use the computer s volume control 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 notebook computer A Chat with others and have them see you while using instant messaging IM programs Have video conference calls NOTE To E mail instant message or video conferenc
125. es off To change the default notification settings 1 Click Start Control Panel Mobile PC and then Power Options The Power Options window appears 2 Click Change plan settings under the power plan to be customized The Edit Plan Settings window appears 3 Click Change advanced power settings The Advanced settings tab of the Power Options window appears Power Options een Advanced settings Select the power plan that you want to customize and then choose settings that reflect how you want your computer to manage power Change settings that are currently unavailable Power saver Active z Multimedia settings 5 Battery E Critical battery action On battery 10 Plugged in 10 f Critical battery level Low battery notification z Low battery action Restore plan defaults 0K canoe Sample Image Advanced settings tab of Power Options screen A Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power 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 om How the computer is configured How much you use the hard disk optical drive diskette drives or other optional devices Where you are working since operating time decreases at low
126. esktop with the secondary control button then clicking Personalize This opens the Personalization window Click Windows Color and Appearance to choose the colors for the screen Click Display settings to choose the screen resolution The built in 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 84 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware
127. etailed specifications at pcsupport toshiba com NOTE Due to manufacturing and quality variations in third party optical media e g CD or DVD or optical media players recorders in certain cases your Toshiba optical drive may not record on certain optical media that bear the applicable logo or play back optical media recorded by other computers or optical media recorders Additionally certain optical media recorded on your optical drive may not play back or operate properly on other computers or optical media players These problems are not due to any defect in your Toshiba computer or optical drive Please refer to your computer s product specification for listing of specific format compatibilities Copy protection technology may also prevent or limit recording or viewing of certain optical media For details on how to use the 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 Learning the Basics 05 Toshiba s online resources 2 Pull the tray out until it is fully open remove the disc and place it in its protective cover 3
128. evices such as mobile phones Because products with Bluetooth wireless technology operate within the guidelines found in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations TOSHIBA believes Bluetooth wireless technology is safe for use by consumers These standards and recommendations reflect the consensus of the scientific community and result from deliberations of panels and committees of scientists who continually review and interpret the extensive research literature 2 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 K In any other environment where the risk of interference to other devices or services is perceived or identified as harmful Tf 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 CAUTION Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation The radiated output power of the Bluetooth Card from TOSHIBA is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits Nevertheless the Bluetooth Card from TOSHIBA shall be used in such a manner that the potential for h
129. f Make sure you installed the proper printer drivers as shown in Setting up a printer on page 73 or in the instructions that came with the printer You may have connected the printer while the computer is on Disable Sleep mode turn off the computer and turn off the printer Turn the printer back on make sure it is online and then turn the computer back on 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 90 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict If you cannot resolve the problem contact the printer s manufacturer The printer will not print what you see on the screen Many programs display information on the screen differently from the way they print it See if your program has a print preview mode This mode lets you see your work exactly as it will print Contact the software manufacturer for more information Modem problems Available on certain models This section lists common modem problems The modem will not receive or transmit properly Make sure the cable from the modem to the telephone line is firmly connected to the computer s modem port and the telephone line jack Check the 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 480
130. ge recommended recovery method 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 You have the options of recovering your system using the Hard Drive Recovery partition to the factory set default or recovering just your C drive and leaving other partitions for example a D drive intact or changing the size of your C drive and then recovering it To recover your hard disk drive using the utilities stored on your computer s HDD 1 Make sure the computer is turned off 2 Press and hold the 0 zero key on your keyboard while powering on the computer When the computer powers on the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays lt Selecting a process gt Please select an option Recovery of Factory Default Software Recover to out of box state Erase the hard disk Delete all the data and partitions from your hard drive Cr Ccm Sample Image Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen 62 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 3 Select one of the options and then click Next The options are Recovery of Factory Default Software Erase the hard disk Recovering the original factory image recommended recovery method Recov
131. h your notebook computer For more information see Connectivity Doctor on page 168 Profile Settings The Profiles utility lets you switch between network configurations For more information see Profile Settings on page 169 Utiliti 1 68 ie Getting Started This section contains information about the ConfigFree main screen and how to start and set up ConfigFree For more detailed information on setting up and using ConfigFree see the Help File included in the application Starting ConfigFree To start ConfigFree be sure the computer has a wired or wireless connection Then perform any of the following steps Click Start All Programs Toshiba Networking and then ConfigFree Double click the ConfigFree icon gt in the Notification Area Press the TOSHIBA Assist button if applicable to your system to open the TOSHIBA Assist and then click the ConfigFree icon Click the ConfigFree icon gt in the Notification Area and then click the desired utility 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 fo
132. her pressing the power button or closing the display panel depending on the Hibernation options set Starting again from Hibernation mode To start up the computer from Hibernation mode press the power button until the on off light glows blue The computer returns to the screen s you were using If you put the computer in Hibernation mode by closing the display panel you can start it again by opening the display panel Getting Started 83 Turning off the computer Using and configuring Sleep mode To turn off the computer using the Sleep command 1 Click Start and then click the arrow next to the Lock button in the lower right part of the Start menu The Shut Down menu appears ley Windows Photo Gallery Connect To Switch User i Log Off 2 Windows Ultimate Extras Control Panel Pack Default Programs Restart Sleep Hibernate Shut Down All Programs Help and Support Arrow Start Shut Down Menu Sample Image Shut Down menu 2 Click Sleep The computer saves the status of all open programs and files to the memory turns off the display and enters into a low power mode The on off light blinks amber indicating the computer is in Sleep mode Configuring Sleep mode options You can place the computer into Sleep mode by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel You can also specify an amount of time after which the computer automatically goes into Sleep mode To use any
133. hoose to back up your entire computer you will be setting up a scheduled backup that will be performed periodically and will only include the changes made since the last backup Follow the on screen help to complete your backup For more help click Start Help and Support and search for back up General tips for installing hardware and software Here are a few tips to help ensure safe and easy installation of new hardware printers pointing devices external hard drives DVD writers scanners etc and software applications like Microsoft Office and Adobe Photoshop or utility software such as special toolbars for your web browser K7 Ww Create a Restore Point refer to Saving system configuration with Restore Points on page 195 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 98 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits Back up your critical data see Backing up your data or your entire computer with the Windows operating system on page 196 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 direc
134. ia do not touch the metal contacts You could expose the storage area to static electricity which can destroy data Exploring Your Computer s Features 3 Using the i LINK port Removing memory media 1 Prepare the media for removal by clicking the Safely Remove TY 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 Available on certain models The i LINK port on the side of the computer provides an extremely fast data transfer rate In addition to high speed the i LINK port also supports isochronous data transfer the delivery of data at a guaranteed rate This makes it ideal for devices that transfer high levels of data in real time such as video devices As with USB ports the i LINK port supports both Plug and Play automatic conf
135. ick the appropriate Notification Area icon Exploring Your Computer s Features 27 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 gt Ww A browser or communications program K Ww An Internet Service Provider ISP or online service if you plan to use the Internet fe 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 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 will be lit For help with common Wi Fi networking problems see Wireless networking problems on page 190 Connecting your computer to a network Yo
136. idge 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 F4 TOSHIBA SD Memory Card Format TOSHIBA Drive 4 Capacity 253 0MB Format Option Quick Format Eull Format l Ce Gel 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 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 Utiliti TOSHIBA Hardware ae 1 51 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup TOSHIBA Hardware Setup is the Toshiba configuration management tool available through the Windows operating system To access it Click Start All Programs Toshiba Utilities and then HWSetup or click the TOSHIBA Hardware Setup icon in the Optimize tab of TOSHIBA Assist The TOSHIBA Hardware Setup screen appears use uN Password Display cpu TOSHIBA HW Setup program allows you to configure your computer Setup es Version 0 05 02 02 2007 Sample Image TOSHIBA Hardware Setup screen General tab options The TOSHIBA Hardware Setup screen may have the following tabs e Boot
137. ification is configured to invoke another action e g display a registered page press and hold the Shift key while swiping your finger The Biomenu contains the following menu options KZ Ww Lock computer Locks your computer Use the reader to unlock the computer again Registered Sites Displays a list of your Web pages registered by Password Bank To display and fill in a registered page in your default Web browser click it in the list Ww Register Registers a new window dialog or Web page K Ww Lock unlock My Safe Opens or closes My Safe folder Z Ww Control Center Displays Control Center Ww Help Displays this help file Utilities 63 Fingerprint Authentication Utility Registering a new Web page or dialog You are logged on to the computer and want to register a new Web page To create a new registration 1 Display a Web page you want to register 2 Fillin the data you want to replay the next time you access this Web page 3 Use the reader to display the Biomenu 4 Select Register Password Bank recognizes pages containing a password field and displays a hint that the page can be registered These hints can be turned off in the Settings dialog A wizard will assist you through your first registration Replaying a registered Web page or dialog You are logged on to the computer and want to replay a registered Web page To replay a registration 1 Swipe y
138. iguration and hot swapping the ability to connect and disconnect devices while the computer is on 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 Ww TOSHIBA Assist TOSHIBA Application Installer Supervisor password K C Ww Ww User password TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility TOSHIBA SD Memory Card Format Utility TOSHIBA Hardware Setup TOSHIBA Zooming Utility TOSHIBA Button Support CD DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer TOSHIBA Accessibility gt K K e Ww e e MD K Ww 138 Utilities TOSHIBA Assist 139 gt Ww Fingerprint Authentication Utility ConfigFree K Ww TOSHIBA Assist 2 The TOSHIBA Assist provides quick access to computer functions and allows you to customize a range of computer settings To access TOSHIBA Assist do one of the following Double click the TOSHIBA Assist shortcut icon on the desktop Click Start All Programs Toshiba Utilities and then TOSHIBA Assist The TOSHIBA Assist window appears osm TOS
139. ingerprint Authentication Utility Fingerprints e Sd Enroll or edit current user s fingerprint templates Runs the fingerprint enrollment wizard You can enroll edit or delete fingerprints for the current user and if power on security is implemented control whether they are stored in the fingerprint device memory After you enroll your fingerprints they are associated with your user name and password The next time you log in you can use your fingerprints instead of your user name and password Settings 2 7 Sd System Settings Opens the Settings dialog containing various options for setting up the product Most of these settings can be modified only by administrators and affect all users User Settings Opens the User Settings dialog containing user specific options for setting up the product Power on Security The memory of the fingerprint device is limited typical capacity is 21 fingerprints You can decide which fingerprints are present in the device memory and can be used for verification on computer startup or create new fingerprints to be used only for power on authentication Fingerprint Storage Inspector Opens the Fingerprint Storage Inspector dialog where you can see the contents of your fingerprint storage Help Get help information Displays this help The help files in other languages depending on your installation are located in the mui subfolder of your installation folder
140. ingerprint authentication If fingerprint authentication fails the user will not be able to start the computer When power on security is enabled the system asks you to authenticate your fingerprint You have 40 seconds to swipe your fingerprint If the authentication fails the system tries again up to two more times If authentication fails after the third attempt the system shuts down Enabling Power on Security Options for power on security are displayed only if your computer supports this feature In most configurations power on security is enabled automatically after the first user fingerprints are enrolled To disable enable power on security 1 Open the Control Center and go to Settings Power on Security This wizard is displayed only if your system supports power on security 2 Check the option Replace the power on and hard drive passwords with the fingerprint reader Power on security can be configured to operate with the fingerprint logon feature If a fingerprint used for power on security matches a fingerprint in an existing passport the corresponding user is logged on automatically without having to enter the Windows logon password 60 Utilities Fingerprint Authentication Utility NOTE Your hardware must support Power on security to use the single logon feature You must have administrative privileges to change settings To enable power on security single logon 1 Open the Control Cente
141. ion A list of category links appears 3 Click a topic under Hardware and drivers and follow the steps If there is still a problem the operating system should display a message that 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 178 If 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 1 1 Z 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 178 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 a
142. ion and will allow the battery to recharge 48 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the applications power management settings and features used Using the computer for the first time The computer is now ready for you to turn it on and begin using it Opening the display panel 1 Facing the front of the computer locate the center of the display panel Slide the display latch to the right Gently raise the panel 4 Adjust the display to a comfortable viewing angle F ACT r 7 2 0 phum 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 0 avoid damaging the display panel do not force it beyond the point where it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel Do not press or push on the display panel and be careful to remove any pens or other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel Getting Started 49 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 sma
143. ions 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 39 also apply while traveling 7 amp Never leave your computer on a sunny ledge or in a place where it could get wet or covered in dust K Always travel with the computer in a carrying case Toshiba offers a choice of carrying cases for the computer They all provide plenty of extra space for manuals power cords and compact discs Contact your authorized Toshiba representative for more information or visit Toshiba s Web site at accessories toshiba com y FZ TECHNICAL NOTE When traveling by air you may be required to fo pass your notebook through airport security equipment The X ray e 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 Computer s Features In this chapter you will explore some of the special features of your notebook computer Exploring the desktop The desktop is the launching pad for everything you can do in the Windows operating system You use its features to s
144. is 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 steps if your program stops responding see Problems that are easy to fix on page 171 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 177 The computer is not accessing the hard disk or the optional external diskette drive Your computer normally loads the operating system from the hard disk If you have a hard disk problem you will not be able to start the computer Insert a system diskette into the optional external diskette drive and press F12 when the machine starts and use the arrow keys to select the boot up device You may need to press F12 several times The computer displays the WARNING RESUME FAILURE Windows Error Recovery Windows did not shut down successfully message To continue select Start Windows normally This can happen if the computer was put into Sleep mode and the battery has discharged If you performed a shutdown before this message was displayed a program or driver may have prevented Windows from shutting down Data stored in the computer s memory has been lost Data stored in the computer s hard drive may not be affected Alw
145. ities 159 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 CD DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer CD DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer it more quietly or audio files more comfortably transferring from standby or hibernation These settings may also be changed by of applications 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 Click here to return to Normal Speed in this Windows session for installing applica ansi data TOSHIBA This utility can slow the speed of your optical driver to make ATTENTION The drive speed will return to Normal Speed if you reboot or resume ther 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 Si
146. k 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 224 Glossary double click To press 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 DYD An individual digital versatile
147. k This option deletes all of the data on the hard disk without overwriting the HDD K Ww 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 lt Erase the hard disk gt Please select the deletion method Delete all data and partitions from the hard disk Delete all partitions and overwrite all sectors on the hard disk This process may take several hours depending on the size of your hard drive cea ver com Sample Image Erase the hard disk screen 3 Select the desired method and then click Next A confirmation message displays reminding you that all data will be lost Be sure you have saved your work to external media before proceeding 4 Click Next to begin deleting the HDD When the process is completed a message displays informing you that the HDD has been deleted 5 Press any key on the keyboard to restart the computer 64 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 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
148. k system settings and current state of the desktop to memory so that when you turn on the computer again you will quickly and automatically return to where you left off Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts the computer down completely but it first saves the current state of the computer to hard disk Since Hibernation mode does not require power to maintain the saved information system settings are retained indefinitely Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation oe While in Hibernation mode the computer uses no main battery power Because the state of the system is stored to hard disk no data is lost if the main battery discharges Restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after turning off the computer using the Shut down command Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting from Sleep When starting up again the computer returns to the state in which you left it including all open programs and files you were using For information on how to use and configure Hibernation mode see Using and configuring Hibernation mode on page 80 Getting Started TI 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 f
149. k Management na A U N Highlight the hard disk drive in the Volume list to display its status in the lower portion of the screen Installing drivers and applications Available on certain models The Toshiba Application Installer available on certain models allows you to reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with your computer To reinstall drivers and applications Double click the Toshiba Application Installer icon on the Windows desktop Click Next Click the item s you want to install Click Install Follow the on screen prompts to complete the installation process nan A U N Using the Dual Mode Pad Available on certain models Using Dual Mode The Dual Mode feature allows you to switch between Cursor Mode the default mode and Button Mode In Button Mode you can use the virtual buttons on the Dual Mode Pad which provide convenient shortcuts to frequently used applications You can also use the volume control bar to adjust the system volume quickly and easily Getting Started 6 Using the Dual Mode Pad Using the Virtual Buttons The Dual Mode Pad has six virtual buttons and a volume control bar Each virtual button can be configured to start an application The volume control bar is used to adjust the system volume level Virtual 3 Mode switch buttons button x eg Q Vol olume TOSHIBA control i A Se q Virtual buttons
150. l network performance or even lose your network connection If you should experience any such problem immediately turn off either one of your Bluetooth or Wireless LAN Please contact Toshiba computer product support on Web site http www toshiba europe com computers tnt bluetooth htm in Europe or pcsupport toshiba com in the United States for more information 20 Approved Countries Regions for use Bluetooth wireless technology Bluetooth Card from Toshiba equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries regions in the following table Do not use this equipment except in the countries regions in the following table Argentina Australia Austria Belgium Bulgaria Canada Chile China Cyprus Czech Republic Denmark Egypt Estonia Finland France Germany Greece Hong Kong Hungary Iceland Treland 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 d
151. le 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 Inthe left part of the window double click Computer to expand the window 5 In the left part of the window click the line that ends in Local Disk C 6 Inthe left part of the window under the Local Disk C icon double click the folder containing the program in this case Program Files Windows Explorer shows the contents of the Program Files folder on the right side of the window The left side of the window shows all the folders contained within the Program Files folder 7 Inthe left part of the window double click Windows NT 8 Inthe left part of the window double click Accessories Windows Explorer shows the contents of the Accessories folder on the right side of the window Learning the Basics Saving your work 95 9 In the right part of the window double click wordpad The operating system opens WordPad ew To close the program click the Close button in the upper right corner of the program s window 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 bo
152. lean it as described in Caring for optical discs on page 105 Place the disc carefully in the disc tray label side up Sample Illustration Positioning the disc in the drive 1 02 Learning the Basics Using the optical 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 lf 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 Windows Media Player opens You can use the Windows Media Player program to control the CD To access the Windows Media Player you can open it through the Start menu NOTE When using Windows Media Player your system may not be able to activate Sleep or Hibernation modes To prevent this from occurring close Windows Media Player before you select Sleep or Hibernation mode Learning the Basics 03 Using the optical drive Stop button Play Pause button Sample
153. lencer screen appears 2 Click Silence Mode to make the drive run more slowly and quietly for listening to music or audio files on a CD 3 Click Normal Mode to run the drive at normal speed for transferring data 156 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 TOSHIBA Setting for Fn StickyKey Use Fr StickyKey if you want to create Fn key combinations by pressing one key at a time F Use Fr StickpKey U Options Automatic reset Jn stick the Fn key if the keyboard is idle fo 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 57 Fingerprint Authentication Utility Fingerprint Authentication Utility Available on certain models The fingerprint authentication utility can be used to replace the keyboard based user BIOS pass
154. lid S Lid close action On battery Sleep Plugged in Sleep E Power button action On battery Sleep Plugged in Sleep Start menu power button On battery Sleep Pluaned 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 gt Power button action Set this option to Sleep if you want the computer to go into Sleep mode when you press the power button Start menu power button Set this option to Sleep if you want the computer to go into Sleep mode when you click the power button in the Start menu 7 Click Apply 8 Click OK 86 Getting Started Customizing your computer s settings 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 blue The computer returns to the screen s you were using If you place the computer in Sleep mode
155. ll bright dots that may appear on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology Over a period of time and depending on the usage of the computer the brightness of the screen will deteriorate This is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen technology When the computer is operated on battery power the screen will dim and you may not be able to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power Your computer s features and specifications Certain notebook chassis are designed to accommodate all possible configurations for an entire product Series Your select model may not have all the features and specifications corresponding to all of the icons or switches shown on the notebook chassis unless you have selected all those features This information applies to all the features and icons described in this guide Below are examples of some of the many possible icons used on your computer oO Sample Illustration System icons Turning on the power To turn on the computer 1 Make sure any external devices such as the AC adaptor if you plan to use AC power rather than battery power are properly connected and ready 2 Check to ensure that all optical drives are empty 50 Getting Started Adding memory optional 3 Press and release the power button The on off light glows blue Sample Illustration Turning on the powe
156. llowing network devices Wired and wireless network devices Access points The Connectivity Doctor displays the following information Status of the PC Network Connections Status of wired and wireless connections Wireless Connection band a b g etc Utiliti Gagne 1 69 Status of Wireless Connection switch E Configfree Connectivity Doctor eae x TOSHIBA Connectivity Doctor Communication problems are indicated by an X symbol Profile z Edit Devices Status o All Devices PC All Devices a KO Wireless LAN x i x Disconnected Disconnected EE Dial up Wireless U WAN i Bluetooth Switch Status m On Disabled OMe Radar __ Refresh Close 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 foll
157. m 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 Avoid the following finger conditions for enrollment or recognition as they may result in fingerprint enrollment errors or a drop in the fingerprint recognition success rate Soaked or swollen finger e g after taking bath Injured finger Wet finger Soiled or oily finger Extremely dry skin condition on finger Observe the following to improve the fingerprint recognition success rate Z Z R2 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 Sample Illustration Aligning the finger on the reader Utilities ies 1 67 Fingerprint reader limitations The fingerp
158. mber 0 are not interchangeable Making your keyboard emulate a full size keyboard Although your computer s keyboard layout is compatible with a standard full size keyboard it has fewer keys A standard full size keyboard has two Enter Ctrl and Alt keys editing keys cursor positioning keys and a numeric keypad Pressing the Fn key simultaneously in combination with one of the specially marked keys allows you to emulate a full size keyboard Your computer s keyboard has only one Enter key Most of the time this does not matter However some programs assign separate functions to the regular and numeric pad Enter keys on the full sized keyboard Using the Fn key you can simulate the separate key as follows Press Fn and Enter simultaneously to simulate the Enter key on the numeric pad of the enhanced keyboard Learning the Basics 91 Using the keyboard Cirl Fn and Alt keys aA 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 Sample Illustration Function keys i oe ic bi L va 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 execu
159. move Hardware screen appears Click Safely remove for the device you want to swap Select the item you wish to remove and click OK Remove the device when told it is safe to do so If Something Goes Wrong 89 Resolving a hardware conflict CAUTION Never swap modules when the computer is in Hibernation or Sleep mode This is known as warm swapping and is not supported For more information on Hibernation and Sleep modes see Hibernation mode on page 76 and Sleep mode on page 77 The system does not recognize your ExpressCard Refer to the ExpressCard documentation Removing a malfunctioning card and reinstalling it can correct many problems An ExpressCard error occurs Reinsert the card to make sure it is properly connected If the card is attached to an external device check that the connection is secure Refer to the card s documentation which should contain a troubleshooting section Printer problems This section lists some of the most common printer problems The printer will not print Check that the printer is connected to a working power outlet turned on and ready on line Check that the printer has plenty of paper Some printers will not start printing when there are just two or three sheets of paper left in the tray Make 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 itsel
160. mputer 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 ly Windows Photo Gallery Connect To Switch User i Log Off Windows Ultimate Extras Control Panel Lock Default Programs Restart Sleep Help and Support gt All Programs Hibernate Shut Down Arrow Start Shut Down Menu Sample Image Shut Down menu 2 Click Hibernate The computer saves the state of all open programs and files turns off the display and then turns off Getting Started 81 Turning off the computer Configuring Hibernation mode options You can place the computer into Hibernation mode by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel You can also specify an amount of time after which the computer automatically goes into Hibernation mode To use any of these methods you first need to enable them using the Power Options feature B 1 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 Click Change advanced power settings The Advanced settings tab of
161. mputer has a useful IP address one other than the private address of 169 254 xxx xxx assigned by Windows an A U N 192 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict e Ww Ww K2 Ww Click Start to open the Start menu Type Cmd in the search field At the top left of the Start menu click cmd exe to open the command prompt 4 Enter IPCONFIG ALL and press Enter The IP address for each active network adapter will be displayed Connect your computer directly to your router or broadband modem by plugging a standard CATS Ethernet patch cable sold separately into your computer s RJ45 Ethernet port If your connection problem disappears the problem lies in the Wi Fi part of your network Use the PING command to verify a connection to the gateway at 192 168 1 1 a default gateway for most wireless routers 1 Click Start to open the Start menu 2 Type Cmd in the search field 3 At the top left of the Start menu click cmd exe 4 Enter PING 192 168 1 1 at the command prompt and press Enter 5 If Request Timed Out or another error message appears in response then the problem is probably Wi Fi related If you have enabled any security provisions closed system MAC address filtering Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP etc check the access point vendor s Web site for recent firmware upgrades Problems with WEP keys in particular are frequently addressed in new firmware releases
162. mputer 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 2 Internet email To send and receive email of your own you need a mailbox on the Web or an email address If you have an account with an ISP you can probably set up an email address at the same time you sign up for the service 132 Exploring Your Computer s Features Exploring audio features Ww Ww Ww Internet chat rooms A chat room is a Web site that offers a place where people with similar interests and ideas communicate in real time one on one or in groups by typing messages which are instantly viewed by others on their computer screens Internet news groups A news group is similar to a chat room but instead of using a dedicated site to converse about a specialized subject with others in real time it uses a Web site as a clearinghouse where all the messages are placed like a gigantic bulletin board Online shopping Many Web sites offer products and services for sale Uploading to and downloading files from the Internet Transferring files from one computer to another is termed uploading
163. municate 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 1 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 Exploring Your Computer s Features 29 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 Sample Illustration Connecting the telephone cable to the modem port 2 Connect the other end to the RJ 11 wall jack Sample Illustration Connecting to a wall jack NOTE Connect the built in modem only to ordinary analog phone lines Never connect the built in modem to a digital line ISDN Never connect the built in modem to the digital connector on a public telephone or to a digital private branch exchange PBX Never connect the built in modem to a key telephone system for residences or offices Connection to any communication line other than an analog phone line could cause a computer system failure Now you are ready to send a fax or use the modem to
164. n page 95 for further information HINT Some programs have an automatic save feature that can be activated This feature saves your file to the hard disk at preset intervals See your software documentation for details 88 gt 2 Ww K K K Ww K7 NOTE Learning the Basics 89 Computing tips Back up your files to disks or other removable media on a regular basis Label the backup copies clearly and store them in a safe place It is easy to put off backing up because it takes time However if your hard disk suddenly fails you will lose all the data on it unless you have a separate backup copy For more information see Data and system configuration backup in the Windows operating system on page 195 Use Error checking and Disk Defragmenter regularly to conserve disk space and improve performance Scan all new files for viruses This precaution is especially important for files you receive via diskette email or download from the Internet Take frequent breaks to avoid repetitive motion injuries and eyestrain Do not turn off the computer if a drive indicator light indicates a drive is active Turning off the computer while it is reading from or writing to a disk may damage the disk the drive or both Before turning off the computer use the Shut Down command or Sleep command See Using and configuring Sleep mode on page 83 to learn more about Sleep Th
165. nd change the configuration of a device CAUTION Changing the default settings using Device Manager can cause other conflicts that make one or more devices unusable Device Manager is a configuration tool for advanced users who understand configuration parameters and the ramifications of changing them 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 If Something Goes Wrong 79 Resolving a hardware conflict C 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 K 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 ne
166. nd see if the battery is charging If the battery light is glowing after 20 minutes let the computer continue charging the battery for at least another 20 minutes before you turn on the computer If the battery light does not glow after 20 minutes the battery may have reached the end of its useful life Try replacing it If Something Goes Wrong 81 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 115 Have you added a device such as an ExpressCard or memory module that takes its power from the battery Is your software using the hard disk more Is the display power set to turn off automatically Was the battery fully charged to begin with All these conditions affect how long the charge lasts After a period of time the battery will lose its ability to perform at maximum capacity and will need to be replaced This is normal for all batteries To purchase a new battery pack see your accessories information included with your computer or visit the Toshiba Web site at accessories toshiba com Refer to this site often to stay current on the most recent software and hardware options for your computer and for other product information
167. ng up passwords keep the following in mind amp The user password can be set up under the supervisor password The supervisor password must be set before the user password or the user password must be deleted and then re entered after the supervisor password is set Using an instant password An instant password secures your system with a single keystroke Use this feature when you leave your desk for a few minutes and do not want to turn off the computer To use an instant password press Fn 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 46 Utilities Setting passwords Using a supervisor password A supervisor password prevents other users from changing hardware configuration options Setting a supervisor password CAUTION l you choose to set a supervisor or user password Toshiba strongly recommends that you save your password in a location where you can later access it should you not remember it Toshiba is not responsible for any losses that may occur to you your organization or others as a result of the inability to access your computer To set a supervisor password 1 Click Start All Programs Toshiba Utilities and then TOSHIBA Assist The TOSHIBA Assist window appears 2 On the left side click the Secure tab Ta 3 Click the Supervisor Password icon The Supervis
168. nical Regulation Conformity Certification and the Technical Conditions Compliance Approval and it belongs to the device class of radio equipment of low power data communication system radio station stipulated in the Radio Law and the Telecommunications Business Law of Japan The Name of the radio equipment refer to the equipment label provided on the computer JAPAN APPROVALS INSTITUTE FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT Approval Number D01 1128JP TELECOM ENGINEERING CENTER Approval Number 03NY A0018 03GZDA0017 The following restrictions apply s Do not disassemble or modify the device s Do not install the embedded wireless module into other device s 5 17 GHz to 5 23 GHz for indoor use only Radio Approvals for Wireless Devices NOTE The following information is dependent on what type of wireless device is in your computer Not all devices are available on all models 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 following table CAUTION Donotuse this equipment except in the countries regions in the following table NOTE This device works on passive scan only A peer to peer mode is not available in 802 11a and Turbo Mode Argentina Australia Austria Azerbaijan Bahrain Belgium Brazil Bulgaria Canada Chile China PRC Cyprus Czech Republic Denmark
169. ning correctly 185 projector 70 connecting 70 R real time clock RTC battery 107 recording sounds 132 recording sounds 132 recycle bin icon 125 registering computer 44 removing main battery 117 RJ 11 jack 129 running the computer on battery power 106 S safety computer 123 disposing of batteries 122 icons 37 precautions 40 saving files 95 screen blank 182 does not look normal flickers 183 Index 237 secondary button 69 set up communications 127 setting up adding memory 50 computer 42 52 work environment 39 setting up a connection 128 Sleep mode 77 hot key 209 starting again from 86 sound problem solving 187 sounds recording 132 speakers using external 133 start button 126 Start Search field 95 starting a program 93 Start Search field 95 Windows Explorer 94 Windows Start menu 93 starting up the computer from Shut down 80 from Sleep 86 Startup menu problem solving 175 supervisor password deleting 147 supervisor password set up 146 T Taskbar 126 telephone line connecting to modem 128 television adjusting display 72 Toshiba registering computer 44 worldwide offices 200 TOSHIBA Assist 139 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 151 Toshiba online resources 105 traveling tips 123 troubleshooting DVD player general problems 193 external keyboard 181 keyboard 181 keypad overlay 181 optical drive 186 turning on the computer 49 turning on the power 49 U user password disabling 148
170. not limited to a mouse keyboard printer memory and ExpressCards Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before you can use it To use external power or to charge the battery you must attach the AC adaptor See Connecting to a power source on page 45 Getting Started A Setting up your computer Go NOTE Please handle your computer carefully to avoid scratching or damaging the surface Setting up your software 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 NOTE The names of windows displayed and the order in which windows appear may vary according to your software setup choices The first time you turn on your computer the Setup Wizard guides you through steps to set up your software 1 From the Welcome screen click Next to enter the Setup Wizard 2 Confirm acceptance of Microsoft s End User License Agreement and click Next 3 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 sys
171. o the slot easily move the battery release lock to the unlocked position and try again Do not force the battery into position Sample Illustration Inserting the battery 3 Slide the battery release lock to the locked position Sample Illustration Locking the battery release lock 120 Mobile Computing Taking care of your battery 6 Turn the computer right side up Reconnect any cables that were removed in step 3 of Removing the battery from the computer on page 117 Restart the computer Taking care of your battery The following sections offer tips on how to take care of your battery and prolong its life Safety precautions K Ww Ww Z Ww If the battery pack produces an odor overheats or changes color or shape while it is being used or charged turn off the computer s power immediately and disconnect the power cord cable from the power socket Carefully remove the battery pack from the computer Do not try to disassemble a battery pack Do not overcharge or reverse charge a battery Overcharging will shorten its life and reverse charging could damage it Avoid touching the metal terminals of the battery with another metal object Short circuiting the battery can cause it to overheat and may cause damage to the battery or the computer Do not incinerate a spent battery as this could cause it to explode and release caustic liquid If a battery is leaking or damaged r
172. ocate the startup files Under the default startup sequence the computer looks for the startup files in the diskette drive before checking the hard disk bus An electrical circuit that connects the central processing unit CPU with other parts of the computer such as the video adapter disk drives and ports It is the pathway through which data flows from one device to another See also bus speed frontside bus bus speed The speed at which the central processing unit CPU communicates with the other parts of the computer cache A section of very fast memory in which frequently used information is duplicated for quick access Accessing data from cache is faster than accessing it from the computer s main memory See also CPU cache LI cache L2 cache CD An individual compact disc See also CD ROM CD ROM compact disc read only memory A form of high capacity storage that uses laser optics instead of magnetic means for reading data See also CD Compare DVD ROM 222 Glossary 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
173. ock 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 UZ S TECHNICAL NOTE The RTC battery does not charge while the la computer is turned off even when AC power is attached f4 The RTC battery charges only while the computer is powered on 08 Mobile Computing Charging batteries Power management Your computer ships with the power management options preset to a configuration that will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes CAUTION Changes to these settings may result in system performance or stability issues Users who are not completely familiar with the power management component of the system should use the preset configuration For assistance with setup changes contact Toshiba s Global Support Centre Using additional batteries In addition to the main battery you may also have an optional secondary battery not included with your computer If you travel and need to work for many hours without an AC power source you may purchase a battery module for use in the computer or carry additional charged battery packs with you You can then replace a discharged battery and continue working For more information on batteries and accessories see accessories toshib
174. om Emirates Uruguay USA Venezuela Vietnam Approved Countries Regions for use for the Intel PRO Wireless LAN 2100 3B Mini PCI Adapter This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries regions in the following table CAUTION Donotuse this equipment except in the countries regions in the following table Argentina Australia Austria Belgium Brazil Canada Chile Denmark Finland France Germany Greece Iceland Ireland Italy Japan Liechtenstein Luxembourg Mexico Netherlands New Zealand Norway Peru Portugal Singapore Spain Sweden Switzerland UK Uruguay USA Venezuela Approved Countries Regions for the Realtek RTL8187B This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries regions in the following table Do not use this equipment except in the countries regions in the following table Antigua Argentina C N C 16 5887 Aruba Bahamas Barbados Belize y Bermuda Bolivia Cayman Islands Chile Colombia Costa Rica Curacao Dominica Dominican Republic Ecuador El Salvador French Guiana Grenada Guadeloupe Guyana Haiti Honduras Jamaica Martinique Netherlands Antilles Nicaragua Panama Paraguay Peru Puerto Rico St Kitts St Maarten Suriname Tobago Trinidad Uruguay US Virgin Islands Venezuela Approved Countries Regions for use for the Intel PRO
175. on 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 221 baud rate The speed at which a communication device such as a printer or modem transmits information Baud rate is the number of signal changes per second not necessarily the same as bits per second See also bits per second BIOS basic input output system Basic instructions stored in read only memory ROM containing the information the computer needs to check hardware and load the operating system when you start up the computer bits per second bps A way of measuring the speed at which information is passed between two devices This is the basic unit of measure used in modem communications and is similar but not identical to the baud rate See also baud rate boot To start the computer The term boot originates from bootstrap program as in pulling itself up by its bootstraps a program that loads and initializes the operating system See also reboot boot disk See system disk boot priority startup sequence The order in which the computer accesses its disk drives to l
176. oned 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 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 228 Glossary network A collection of computers and associated devices that are connected by communications facilities A network allows you to share data and peripheral devices
177. ontact 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 K Ww Never turn off the computer if a drive light indicates a drive is active Turning off the computer while it is reading from or writing to a disk disc or flash media may damage the disk disc or flash media the drive or both Keep the computer and disks away from objects that generate strong magnetic fields such as large stereo speakers Information on some disks is stored magnetically Placing a magnet too close to a disk can erase important files CAUTION Handle discs carefully Avoid touching the surface of the disc Grasp it by its center hole and edge If you handle the disc incorrectly you could damage the disc and possibly lose data K Ww 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 4 Getting Started Setting up your computer Important information on your
178. ook 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 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 that is shipped with your computer 39 40 Getting Started 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 fe Rapid changes in temperature or humidity and sources of temperature change such as air conditioner vents or heaters Ww Extreme heat cold or humidity
179. optical disc or external hard disk Copy files to a rewritable external storage device Connect a writable optical disc or hard drive to the system and use specialized software to copy everything on the hard disk to an optical disc or hard drive Connect your computer to the office network and copy files to your network partition Some people use a combination of these methods backing up all files to tape weekly and copying critical files to diskette on a daily basis If you have installed your own programs you should back up these programs as well as your data files If something goes wrong that requires you to reformat your hard disk and start again reloading all your programs and data files from a backup source will save time Read the user s guides It is very difficult to provide a fail safe set of steps you can follow every time you experience a problem with the computer Your ability to solve problems will improve as you learn about how the computer and its software work together Get familiar with all the user s guides provided with your computer as well as the manuals that come with the programs and devices you purchase Your local computer store or book store sells a variety of self help books you can use to supplement the information in the manuals If Something Goes Wrong 95 Develop good computing habits Data and system configuration backup in the Windows operating system The Windows
180. or Password Utility window appears Supervisor Password Utility p Supervisor Password Not Registered C Registered r User Password Mode C Able to run HWSetup Unable to run HWSetup Sample Image Supervisor Password tab 4 Select Registered then click OK A pop up screen appears asking for a password 5 Enter your password and then enter it again to verify Utilities 47 Setting passwords 8 9 Click OK A pop up screen appears asking for the User Password Mode Select whether the user password allows the user to change the hardware configuration Able to run HwSetup User can change the hardware configuration Unable to run HwSetup User cannot change the hardware configuration supervisor password is required Click OK Shut down the system to complete the process Deleting a supervisor password To delete a supervisor password 1 Click Start All Programs Toshiba Utilities and then TOSHIBA Assist The TOSHIBA Assist window appears 2 On the left side click the Secure tab Ta 3 Click the Supervisor Password icon The Supervisor Password Utility window appears 4 Select Not Registered then click OK A pop up screen appears asking for a password 5 Enter the supervisor password then click OK 6 Click OK to exit Using a user password A user password provides power on password protection Setting a user password CAUTION lf you choose to set a supervisor
181. ouchPad on page 70 Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displays the following options F9 Touch Pad 0 9 Enable Sample Image Disable or Enable TouchPad options To enable the TouchPad select To disable the TouchPad select Hot Keys TOSHIBA Cards Hot key functions 21 3 Zoom Display resolution This TOSHIBA Card or hot key switches screen resolution Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displays the following options m 48 Space bar 000 Sample Image Screen resolution options Cycle through the screen resolutions then select the desired resolution 21 6 Hot Keys TOSHIBA Cards Hot key functions Keyboard hot key functions Fn SN This hot key turns the cursor control overlay on and off Fn a This hot key turns the numeric overlay on and off Fn This hot key turns the scroll lock feature on and off Fn e This hot key turns the TOSHIBA Zooming Utility to zoom out Fn le This hot key turns the TOSHIBA Zooming Utility to zoom in Appendix B Power Cord Cable Connectors Your notebook computer features a universal power supply you can use worldwide This appendix shows the shapes of the typical AC power cord cable connectors for various parts of the world USA and Canada United Kingdom gt UL approved i CSA approved BS approved Australia Europe VDA approved AS approved NEMKO approved 217
182. our enrolled finger to display the Biomenu 2 Select Registered Sites 3 Select a page you want to display and replay or simply verify your fingerprint if the page is already displayed If you directly access a registered page from your browser without using the Biomenu s Registered Sites option Password Bank displays a hint that the page is registered and can be replayed These hints can be turned off in the Password bank tab of the User Settings dialog Replaying registrations with multiple forms Password Bank registers forms not pages If a page contains several forms each form requires a separate registration If a page contains several forms replaying works as follows If only one form is registered for the page regardless of how many forms the page has that registration is replayed Ifthe page has multiple registered forms and one of the registered forms is active the active form is replayed 64 Utilities Fingerprint Authentication Utility If the page has multiple registered forms but there is no active form all existing registered forms for the page are displayed You then select the one to be replayed Replaying a registered dialog You are logged on to the computer and want to replay a registered dialog To replay a registration 1 Display the dialog to be replayed 2 Use the reader 3 Optional lIf the hint for replaying dialogs is displayed confirm that you want to replay the regist
183. ower Change settings that are currently unavailable Balanced Active i E Power buttons and lid S Lid close action On battery Sleep Plugged in Sleep E Power button action On battery Sleep Plugged in Sleep Start menu power button On battery Sleep Pluaned 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 80 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 closing 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 blue If you turn off the co
184. owing settings can be saved or captured in a profile AZ Internet settings includes LAN settings proxy server settings and the address of a home page that opens automatically when Internet Explorer starts Devices lets you enable or disable settings of wired and wireless network devices infrared devices and set the power status of Bluetooth antennas TCP IP settings includes DHCP IP address subnet mask default gateway DNS server and WINS server settings Personal firewall settings for Internet connections Bluetooth Security Level for example high or medium Enable UAC User Account Control setting 170 Utilities ConfigFree To create a profile Click the gt icon in the Notification Area Move the pointer to Profile Click Open Settings The ConfigFree Profile Settings window appears Profile Settings o Confirm settings and status of your communication devices below Profile Settings Detail LAN Local Area Network Not Available p Wireless LAN Not Available R Dial up Wireless WAN Not Available C4 P Bluetooth Not Available EEEE rooies Sample Image ConfigFree Profile Settings window 4 Click Add to start the Create Profile Wizard Chapter 6 If Something Goes Wrong Some problems you may encounter when using your computer are relatively easy to identify and solve Others may require help from your network administ
185. ows Advanced Boot Options menu displays these options Safe Mode Safe Mode with Networking 76 If Something Goes Wrong The Windows operating system is not working Z Safe Mode with Command Prompt KZ Ww Enable Boot Logging Enable low resolution video 640x480 Last Known Good Configuration advanced CZ KZ Ww lt Z Ww Directory Services Restore Mode Z Ww Debugging Mode CZ Ww Disable automatic restart on system failure Z kod Disable Driver Signature Enforcement K 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 incorrec
186. p Then click Create 5 The Windows operating system creates the Restore Point automatically stamps it with the current date and time and displays a message that the restore point was successfully created 6 Click OK 06 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits 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 2 Click Next 3 A list of previously created Restore Points displays showing the timestamp and description of each Restore Point NOTE This list may contain Restore Points that you did not create Restore Points labeled System Checkpoint were automatically created by the Windows operating system Other Restore Points may have been created automatically by applications when they were installed 4 Select the Restore Point you want to use and then click Next The utility displays the timestamp and description of the selected Restore Point 5 Verify that the Restore Point you selected is the correct one If it is not click Back to return to step 4 6 Close all programs and save all open files 7 Click Finish and then Yes to begin the system restore 8 Your Windows operating system configuration will now be restored to the state it was in when the chosen Restore Point was created and then the computer will be automatically restarted
187. perceived or identified as harmful If you are uncertain of the policy that applies on the use of wireless devices in a specific organization or environment e g airports you are encouraged to ask for authorization to use the Wireless LAN device prior to turning on the equipment CAUTION Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation The radiated output power of the TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits Nevertheless the TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized The antenna s used for this transmitter must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter Regulatory Information The TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card must be installed and used in strict accordance with the manufacturer s instructions as described in the user documentation that comes with the product This device complies with the following radio frequency and safety standards Canada Industry Canada IC This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada CAUTION The installer of this radio equipment must ensure that the antenna is located or pointed such that it does not emit RF field in excess of Health Canada limits for the general population consult Safety Code 6 obtainable from Health Canada s Web site www hc sc gc ca rpb The RF device shall not be co located with
188. play 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 The computer s main battery light gives you an indication of the main battery s current charge The following also applies to the secondary battery available on certain models if installed i 1 Glows amber while the main battery is being charged AC adaptor connected K Ww Glows blue when the main battery is fully charged Is unlit when the battery has discharged the battery is not charging or the AC adaptor is not plugged into the computer or AC outlet NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending upon power management settings applications and features used Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is time to recharge the main battery or plug in the AC adaptor 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 117 for information on replacing the main battery Mobile Computing Monitoring
189. puter Memory Card International Association random access memory radio frequency interference read only memory real time clock small computer system interface 220 Glossary SDRAM synchronous dynamic random access memory SRAM static random access memory SVGA super video graphics adapter TFT thin film transistor USB universal serial bus URL uniform resource locator WAN wide area network www World Wide Web Terms The following terms may appear in this user s guide A active matrix display A liquid crystal display LCD made from an array of liquid crystal cells using active matrix technology Also known as a TFT display in its simplest form there is one thin film transistor TFT for each cell This type of display works well with notebook computers because of its shallow depth and high quality color Active matrix displays are viewable from wider angles than most passive matrix displays adapter A device that provides a compatible connection between two units For example the computer s internal display adapter receives information from the software and translates it into images on the screen An adapter can take a number of forms from a microprocessor to a simple connector An intelligent adapter one that 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 directi
190. puter 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 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 i e that it matches the SSID assigned to the access point you are attempting to connect through SSIDs are case sensitive Toshiba provides a Client Manager utility for setting and managing SSIDs Check the Control Panel s Hardware and Sound Device Manager to verify that the Wi Fi adapter is recognized by the Windows operating system and that the driver is loaded Carefully note any error messages these will be very helpful if you should confer with a support technician at a later time Verify that the network connection is configured to obtain its Internet Protocol IP address dynamically 1 Click Start and then Network Click View Status Click Details Verify that the DHCP Enabled setting is set to Yes Click Close Use IPCONFIG to verify that the co
191. quivalence 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 RJLIC Wireless Interoperability The TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card products are designed to be interoperable with any wireless LAN product that is based on Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum DSSS radio technology and is compliant to The IEEE 802 11 Standard on Wireless LANs Revision A B G as defined and approved by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers The Wireless Fidelity Wi Fi certification as defined by the Wi Fi Alliance The Wi Fi CERTIFIED logo is a certification mark of the Wi Fi Alliance CAUTION Bluetooth and Wireless LAN devices operate within the same radio frequency range and may interfere with one another If you use Bluetooth and Wireless LAN devices simultaneously you may occasionally experience a less than optimal network performance or even lose your network connection If you should experience any such problem immediately turn off your Bluetooth or Wireless LAN device Please contact Toshiba 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 a CAUTION Radio Frequency Interference Requirements This device is restricted to indoor use due to its operation in the 5 15 GH
192. r 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 2 Indication The indication shown below appears on this equipment 1 2 3 2 4DSOF4 4 1 2 4 This equipment uses a frequency of 2 4 GHz 2 DS This equipment uses DS SS modulation OF This equipment uses OFDM modulation 3 The interference range of this equipment is less than 40m 4 E BS 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 Tech
193. r 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 xaa HINT To purchase additional memory modules see the accessories EF information packaged with your system or visit S Ji 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 43 Getting Started 51 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 CAUTION lf the computer has been running recently the memory module may be hot The surrounding area may also be hot Allow the module to cool to room temperature before replacing it Avoid touching the cover the module and the surrounding area before they have cooled Failure to follow these directions could result in minor bodily injury To avoid damaging the computer s screws use a small Phillips screwdriver that is in good condition CAUTION Installing a memory
194. r and go to Settings System Settings 2 Check the Allow power on security single sign on check box Logon support must be enabled for this option to be accessible Fingerprint Management Fingerprints are stored in memory during enrollment After a fingerprint is enrolled it is displayed with a power on button above it The button appears pressed in by default indicating that the corresponding finger will be used for power on security If you do not want to use a fingerprint for power on security but only for logon click the Boot button to delete the fingerprint from the fingerprint device memory The fingerprint device memory can typically hold up to 21 fingerprints The number of slots remaining is displayed in the enrollment wizard Control Center The Control Center contains various functions for fingerprint management and for setting up your fingerprint software Available options depend on the software status used hardware and installed applications Fingerprint Control Center Fingerprints Enroll or edit current user s fingerprint templates Settings Configure the fingerprint software System Settings User Settings Power on Security Fingerprint Storage Inspector Help A Get help information About N Elevate administrative e b levi ative privileges for user When do need to do Pis Sample Image Main Fingerprint Control Center Window Utilities 61 F
195. r connected and the battery should begin charging after a few minutes HINT Once the battery is fully charged we recommend that you Operate your computer on battery power until the battery discharges completely Doing this extends battery life and helps ensure accurate monitoring of battery capacity Charging the RTC battery Your computer has an internal real time clock RTC battery The RTC battery powers the System Time Clock and BIOS memory used to store your computer s configuration settings When fully charged it maintains this information for up to a month when the computer is powered off The RTC battery may have become completely discharged while your computer was shipped resulting in a CMOS error message during startup The error message may very by computer model NOTE The RTC battery does not charge while the computer is turned off even when the AC adaptor is charging the computer The RTC battery charges when the computer is powered on 0 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power If the RTC battery is low the real time clock and calendar may display the incorrect time and date or stop working To recharge the RTC battery plug the computer into a live electrical outlet and leave the computer powered on for 24 hours NOTE It is seldom necessary to charge the RTC battery because it charges while the computer is on If the RTC battery is low the real time clock and calendar may dis
196. r finger on the TouchPad in the direction you would like to move the cursor To move the cursor to the top of the page push your finger forward on the TouchPad amp To move the cursor to the bottom of the page drag your finger toward yourself To move the cursor to the right side of the page slide your finger across the TouchPad from left to right To move it to the left side slide your finger from right to left NOTE Because the TouchPad is much smaller than the display screen moving your cursor across the screen often means having to move your finger several times across the TouchPad in the preferred direction Once you have positioned your cursor you can click it into place by either double tapping the TouchPad or clicking the control buttons Scrolling with the TouchPad There are two active regions on the TouchPad that allow you to scroll as you would with any wheel device on a mouse or trackball To scroll vertically run your finger up or down along the right edge of the TouchPad To scroll horizontally run your finger along the bottom edge of the TouchPad This feature can be disabled or changed in the Mouse Properties dialog box 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
197. ration 4 The registration is replayed Editing an existing registration Sometimes it is useful to edit an existing registration For example your company s address may have changed and you want to update your registrations To edit an existing registration Click the Settings topic in the Control Center Click User Settings Verify your fingerprint Select Registrations Select a registration Click Edit Change the value of an item or delete the item NA wn A WO VY Select the Auto submit check box to submit the selected registration automatically after replaying the registration A warning is displayed if you attempt to register a form or dialog that may be incompatible or not work properly with automatic submittal Deleting a registration You are logged on to the computer and want to delete an existing registration To delete an existing registration 1 Click the Settings topic in the Control Center 2 Click User Settings Verify your fingerprint Utilities 65 Fingerprint Authentication Utility 3 Select Registrations 4 Select a registration 5 Click Delete How to Delete the Fingerprint Data Fingerprint data is stored in the non volatile memory If the computer changes ownership Toshiba recommends the following procedure 1 Click Start All Programs Protector Suite QL and then Control Center The Protector Suite Software screen is displayed 2 Click Fingerprints then Delete 3 Click
198. rator or the manufacturer of the software program This chapter aims to help you solve many problems by yourself It covers the problems you are most likely to encounter If all else fails contact Toshiba You will find information on Toshiba s support services at the end of this chapter Problems that are easy to fix Your program stops responding If you are working with a program that suddenly freezes all operations chances are the program has stopped responding You can exit the failed program without shutting down the operating system or closing other programs To close a program that has stopped responding 1 Press Ctrl Alt and Del simultaneously once then click Start Task Manager The Windows Task Manager window appears 171 12 If 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 22 Windows Photo Gallery Connect To Switch
199. rect 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 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 amp The operating system fails to start after the initial startup appears amp The operating system takes a long time to start The operating system responds differently from the normal routine gt Ww 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 Wind
200. referred to as drive C hardware The physical components of a computer system Compare software 226 Glossary Hibernation A feature of many Toshiba notebook computers that saves to the hard disk the current state of your work including all open files and programs when you turn the computer off When you turn on the computer again your work is returned to the same state it was when the computer was turned off See also Sleep Suspend high density diskette A 3 5 inch diskette that holds 1 44 MB of data See also diskette hot key 1 A feature in which certain keys in combination with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters such as the battery save mode 2 A key or combination of keys that activates a memory resident program hot swapping The ability to add or remove devices from a computer while the computer is running and have the operating system automatically recognize the change icon A small image displayed on the screen that represents a function file or program interlaced A method of refreshing a computer screen in which only every other line of pixels is refreshed Interlaced monitors take two passes to create a complete screen image Compare non interlaced internal device See device Internet The decentralized world wide network of computers that provides electronic mail the World Wide Web and other services See also World Wide Web K key
201. remain gray and unavailable 3 Enter your credentials 4 Complete the Fingerprint tutorial 5 Click the button above the finger you want to enroll 158 Utilities Fingerprint Authentication Utility 6 Swipe your finger on the reader A sample will be created and indicated by a Fingerprint icon 7 Repeat the previous step Swipe the same finger on the reader two more times to create two more samples 8 The final template will be created from these three samples NOTE If you do not use a Windows password you will be prompted to define a new non empty one This is not necessary but a password improves the security of your software If your system supports power on security a Power on button is also displayed above each enrolled fingerprint This button is shown pressed by default indicating that your fingerprint is automatically added for power on authentication During fingerprint enrollment the system displays icons as prompts notifications and warnings These icons and their meanings are as follows Reader ready the reader is waiting to read your fingerprint Swipe your finger when you are ready Reader busy wait for the reader to complete its operation Problem with operation the reader could not read your fingerprint Swipe your finger again Ww Operation succeeded the reader successfully read or verified your fingerprint Ww Failed to verify the user the fing
202. rint 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 abnormal or recognition is not successful within a fixed duration The recognition success rate may differ from user to user amp 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 wit
203. rmany 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 K7 K 2 K7 K K K Ww Ww Ww Ww Ww Ww Ww Ww K Ww 202 Mute Lock Instant security Power Plan Sleep Hibernation Output Display switch Brightness control Wireless TouchPad Zoom Display resolution Hot Keys TOSHIBA Cards Hot Key Cards 203 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 Press and hold the Fn key The TOSHIBA Cards appear along the top of the screen Sample Image Hot Key Card display 2 Double click the Card for the system function to be modified The selected Card is displayed full size with its available options below it All other Cards are again hidden from view 3 Click the desired option To use a Hot Key Card using a hot key 1 Press
204. rom where you left off NOTE After your computer sleeps for an extended period of time the Windows operating system may save any open documents and programs to your hard disk and then shuts down the computer Factors to consider when choosing Sleep 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 K 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 K2 Ww When starting up again the computer returns to the mode in which you left it including all open programs and files you were using amp 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 83 78 Getting Started Turning off the computer Using the Shut 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
205. s connected to a power source and turned on The optical drive eject mechanism requires power to operate Make sure a program is not accessing the drive and preventing it from ejecting If you need to remove a disc and cannot turn on the computer for 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 If Something Goes Wrong 87 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 186 Sound system problems No sound is coming from the computer s speakers Adjust
206. screen The shape of the cursor varies depending on the program you are using and what you are doing Glossary 223 default The setting selected by a program when the user does not specify an alternative setting device A component attached to the computer Devices may be external outside the computer s case or internal inside the computer s case Printers disk drives and modems are examples of devices device driver A program called a driver that permits a computer to communicate with a device dialog box An on screen window displayed by the operating system or a program giving a direction or requesting input from the user direct current DC The type of power usually supplied by batteries DC flows in one direction Compare alternating current AC direct memory access DMA A dedicated channel bypassing the CPU that enables direct data transfer between memory and a device directory See folder disable To turn a computer option off See also enable disc A round flat piece of 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 dis
207. sing the overlay to type numeric data The keys with the numbers on their right front are the numeric overlay keys To turn the numeric overlay on press Fn and F11 simultaneously The numeric mode light on the keyboard indicator panel glows when the numeric overlay is on To disable the numeric overlay hold down the Fn key and press F11 again The numeric mode light on the keyboard indicator panel goes out Learning the Basics 93 Starting a program K 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 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 s Double click the icon for the program on your desktop 2 Ww Use the Start menu Use Windows Explorer or the Start menu to locate the program file WZ Use the Search or Start Search field in the Start menu The next thre
208. 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 199 Chapter 3 Mobile Computing This chapter covers all aspects of using your computer while traveling Toshiba s energy saver design Your computer enters a low power suspension mode when it is not being used thereby conserving energy and saving money in the process It has a number of other features that enhance its energy efficiency Many of these energy saving features have been set We recommend you leave these features active allowing your computer to operate at its maximum energy efficiency so that you can use it for longer periods while traveling Running the computer on battery power The computer contains a removable Lithium Ion Li Ion battery that provides power when you are away from an AC outlet You can recharge it many times 106 Mobile Computing 07 Running the computer on battery power Battery Notice Battery life may vary considerably from specifications depending on product model configuration applications power management settings and features utilized as well as the natural performance variations produced by the design of individual components Published battery life numbers are achieved on select models and configurations tested by Toshiba at the time of publi
209. sk or disk error 174 problem with display settings current settings not working with hardware 183 warning resume failure 173 Error checking 184 exploring the desktop 124 ExpressCard checklist 187 computer stops working 188 configuring 134 errors 189 hot swapping fails 188 not recognized 189 problem solving 187 188 removing 135 setting up 134 external monitor not working 183 Index 234 mouse 72 external diskette drive connecting 74 external display adjusting 72 F FAT File Allocation Table 184 file extensions 97 file backing up 89 files backing up 98 printing 97 restoring 98 saving 95 fingerprint authentication 157 enrollment 157 Fn keys 91 function keys 91 H hardware conflicts 177 resolving 178 headphones using 133 Help and Support Windows operating system 177 Hibernation mode 76 configuring 80 starting again from 82 hot key display brightness 212 Hibernation mode 210 keyboard overlays 216 Lock Instant security 207 Output Display switch 211 power plan 208 Sleep mode 209 volume mute 206 zooming 216 Hot Key Cards 202 Hot key functions 206 hot key power plan 116 http 130 l i LINK port 137 icon 125 desktop 125 moving to desktop 125 recycle bin 125 safety 37 installation memory module 51 installing memory modules 50 mouse 72 instant passwords using 145 Internet bookmarked site not found 176 connecting to 131 features 131 slow connection 176 surfing 131
210. ss ccccescseeeecsecseeeeeees 212 Disabling or enabling wireless devices 213 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 214 Zoom Display resolution ceeeeee 215 Keyboard hot key functions ccceeeeeneees 216 Appendix B Power Cord Cable COnnectors ssseeee 217 GIOSSALY esccsssesssscssescssecesssscsseesssecsssecssssecssneceseessseessneessseessnees 218 Introduction 2 34 Welcome to the world of powerful portable multimedia computing With your Toshiba notebook 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 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
211. ss Fn and F5 simultaneously 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 Built in display only o Ww Built in display and external monitor simultaneously Ww External monitor only K Ww Built in display and TV or other external video device simultaneously 7 Getting Started Using an external keyboard TV or other external video device only Built in display and external monitor extended desktop Built in display and TV extended desktop FS Output B O Extended Desktop OHQOSODVS LCD CRT Extended Desktop 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 full size keyboard you can attach one to your computer The computer s USB ports support any USB compatible keyboard Using a mouse You may want to use a mouse instead of the computer s built in TouchPad You can use a USB compatible mouse
212. stic Tool Utility 4 Click Not Registered A pop up screen appears asking for a password 5 Enter the user password then click OK 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 BD TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Se TOSHIBA E 2 WAVE SOUND P peua B Afa NETWORK Suse Select an Clear aut Start Diagnostics Bence Vam Seved ewdtz Sam Rouh Gove Sample Image TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool window 3 Select the devices that you would like to test by clicking the check box that appears to the left of the device NOTE Click the plus and minus symbols to expand and collapse the categories 4 Click Start Diagnostics when you are ready to begin the tests 50 Utilities TOSHIBA SD Memory Card Format Utility TOSHIBA SD Memory Card Format Utility This utility is used to format SD cards used with the Br
213. strongly recommended that you create recovery CDs DVDs before using your system For more information on creating Recovery media see Creating Recovery CDs DVDs on page 59 Using the HDD Recovery you can Create Hard Drive Recovery CDs or DVDs using a writable drive Recover your hard disk drive to the factory set default Recover just your C drive leaving any other partitions you may have created intact for example a D drive Recover your hard disk drive to the factory set default without the HDD Recovery partition Reinstall drivers and applications which were bundled with your computer K Ww Creating Recovery CDs DVDs Depending on your system configuration you may be able to copy the hard drive recovery to CD or DVD which gives you the ability to recover your hard disk drive and recover your system if the hard drive recovery partition has been deleted or the hard disk has been replaced on your computer 60 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities NOTE The system will prompt you to insert the appropriate number of blank CDs or 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 Global Support Centre in the United States is 800 457 7777 outside the United States it is 949 859 4273 To create recovery CDs DVDs 1 Double click the Recovery Disc Cre
214. 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 AWARNING Always use the battery pack supplied as an accessory or an equivalent battery pack specified in the User s Manual Other battery packs have different voltage and terminal polarities Use of non conforming battery packs could generate smoke or cause fire or rupture possibly resulting in serious injury After repeated use the batteries will finally lose their ability to hold a charge and you will need to replace them Under certain applicable laws and regulations it may be illegal to dispose of old batteries by placing them in the trash Please be kind to our shared environment Check with your local government authority for details regarding where to 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 Mobile Computing 23 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 locat
215. t the telephone company will give you notice in writing to allow you to make any changes necessary to maintain uninterrupted service If Problems Arise If this equipment causes harm to the telephone network the telephone company will notify you in advance that temporary discontinuance of service may be required But if advanced notice is not practical the telephone company will notify the customer as soon as possible Also you will be advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC if you believe it is necessary If trouble is experienced with this equipment for repair or limited warranty information please contact Toshiba Corporation Toshiba America Information Systems Inc or an authorized representative of Toshiba or the Toshiba Support Centre within the United States at 800 457 7777 or Outside the United States at 949 859 4273 If the equipment is causing harm to the telephone network the telephone company may request that you disconnect the equipment until the problem is resolved Disconnection If you should ever decide to permanently disconnect your modem from its present line please call the telephone company and let them know of this change Fax Branding The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful for any person to use a computer or other electronic device including Fax machines to send any message unless such message clearly contains in a margin at the top or bottom of each transmitted
216. t letter or missed character will make it impossible for your browser to locate the site My browser cannot find a site I bookmarked The World Wide Web is constantly changing A site you bookmarked yesterday may not be available today or its server may be down for temporary repair Try again later If Something Goes Wrong TI Resolving a hardware conflict The Windows operating system can help you If the operating system has started properly but you still have a problem using your computer the online Help can assist you in troubleshooting the problem To access the Windows operating system Help and Support 1 Click Start then click Help and Support or press F1 The Help and Support window appears 2 Then do one or both of the following In the search field type in the topic for which you need help and follow the on screen instructions Click one of the options listed in the window and then follow the on screen instructions You can connect to Support Online by clicking Microsoft Customer Support or by going to Toshiba support at pcsupport toshiba com Resolving a hardware conflict If you receive an error message telling you there is a device driver conflict or a general hardware problem try using Windows Help and Support to troubleshoot the problem first For help on hardware conflicts 1 Click Start then click Help and Support or press F1 2 Click Troubleshooting in the Find an answer sect
217. tart programs find documents set up system components and perform most other computing tasks yes HINT The illustrated examples in this guide may appear slightly ari different from the screens displayed by your system The differences Ss yy are not significant and do not indicate any change in the functionality of your system 124 Exploring Your Computer s Features 25 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 j L Icons A TOSHIBA Leading Innovation gt gt gt Start button Taskbar Sample Image Windows operating system desktop Notification Area Icons An icon represents a folder file or program that can be quickly activated by double clicking the icon You can create a new desktop icon for any folder file or program by dragging the element s icon from its location in a window to the desktop area Various icons are initially displayed on your system desktop for example gt Recycle Bin Holds files you have deleted You may be able to wo retrieve these files until you empty the Recycle Bin p S TECHNICAL NOTE If you delete a file from a diskette or flash media 4 it does not go into the Recycle Bin For more information on the amp Recycle Bin see Windows online Help NOTE If you place the cursor over an i
218. te specific functions on the computer For example Fn F9 turns off the TouchPad For more information see Hot key functions on page 206 Special Windows keys Windows button Ex Application key 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 t Application key Has a similar function as the secondary mouse button 92 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 Re J 2 P MEMA J K t PN a to ig iN Srl a z EEFI EAE ml yt LETT TT or ZINE TTET ee Tr fa e cm t Sample Illustration Numeric and cursor control overlay J os e U
219. tem checks the system s performance and then may restart your computer 44 Getting Started 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 during the initial start up process of your computer If you decide not to register at that time you can either double click the Toshiba Registration icon on your desktop or go to the Toshiba Web site at www register toshiba com at a later time Failure to complete Product Registration will not diminish Customer rights under the Toshiba limited Warranty NOTE To register online you must be connected to the Internet Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory Toshiba recommends setting up your software See Setting up your software on page 43 After starting your computer for the first time you may want to 1 Add more memory see Adding memory optional on page 50 gt KZ Ww Connect a mouse see Using a mouse on page 72 Ww Connect a full size keyboard see Using an external keyboard on page 72 Ww Connect an external monitor see Using external display devices on page 70 Ww Connect a local printer see Connecting a printer on page 73
220. temperatures There are various ways in which you can conserve power and extend the operating time of your battery 1 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 These power saving options control the way in which the computer is configured By using them you can increase the length of time you can use the computer before you need to recharge the battery Microsoft has combined these options into preset Power Plans Using one of these power plans lets you choose between maximum power savings and peak system performance You may also set individual power saving options to suit your own needs The following sections describe how to choose a Power Plan and discuss each power saving option Mobile Computing 5 Monitoring main battery power 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 oo eee go BD gt Centret Pane Hardware and Sound Power Options o 6p secren p e Select power plan Power plant can help you manimize your computer s performance or conserve eneegy Make a plan active by selecting amp or choose e plen end customize it by changing its power settings Ill me mers about power plans Plant shown on
221. the hub side facing down and insert it so that the metal head window cover goes into the drive first The metal cover or a loose label may be obstructing the path into the drive Carefully inspect the diskette If the metal cover is loose replace the diskette If the label is loose replace the label and try inserting the diskette again The drive cannot read a diskette Try another diskette If you can access the second diskette the first diskette not the drive is probably causing the problem Run Error checking on the faulty diskette for instructions see Disk drive problems on page 184 86 If 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 i
222. 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 Click Choose when to turn off the display 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 9 4 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits Develop good computing habits Save your work frequently You can never predict when your computer will lock forcing you to close a program and lose unsaved changes Many software programs build in an automatic backup but you should not rely solely on this feature Save your work See Computing tips on page 88 for instructions On a regular basis back up the information stored on your hard disk Use Windows to back up files or the entire computer to an optical disc or external hard disk Here are some ways you can do this 5 Use the Windows operating system to back up files or your entire computer to an
223. ting up a printer NOTE Some printers require a specific installation process Refer to your printer installation guide for instructions before completing the following procedure If your printer does not support Plug and Play follow these steps to set it up for the first time You only need to set up the printer once 14 Getting Started Connecting an optional external diskette drive 1 Click Start Control Panel Hardware and Sound and then under Printers click Add a printer The Add Printer Wizard appears Choose a local or network printer gt Add a local printer Use this option only if you don t have a USB printer Windows automatically installs USB printers when you plug them in gt Add a network wireless or Bluetooth printer Make sure that your computer is connected to the network or that your Bluetooth or wireless printer is turned on 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 is Sample Illustration Optional external USB diskette drive Getting Started 15 Turning off 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 diskett
224. tions 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 not prompt you to do so This will ensure that the installation is completed and will clean up anything that the installation utility left behind Do one installation at a time If you have several new items to add to your computer system install just one at a time creating Restore Points immediately before each successive installation This will make it much easier to determine the origin of any new problems For best results follow this sequence 1 Back up critical data Create a Restore Point Install one item of hardware or software Restart the Windows operating system nan A U N Use the new hardware or software for a while noting any new problems Make sure that your critical applications e mail business applications etc are working correctly and verify that important devices are still functioning 6 For each additional hardware or software item repeat these steps starting at step 1 if any of your critical data has changed or
225. trol panel above the keyboard let you access the Internet and play audio CDs or DVD movies when the computer is on Stop button Play Pause button Previous track Media button _ _ _ button Internet browser Next track button button D TE gt m E F Available on certain models Sample Illustration Media Control buttons The Internet browser button lets you access the Internet when the computer is powered on The Media button activates a media playing application that can play audio CDs or DVD movies The Play Pause button starts playing the disc or makes it pause if currently playing The Stop button stops a disc that is currently playing The Previous track button returns to the preceding track on the disc The Next track button skips to the following track on the disc Learning the Basics 01 Using the optical drive 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 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 1 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 c
226. ttom of the Start menu amp Windows Meeting Space Connect To Control Panel Start Search Default Programs field Help and Support gt All Programs Start Search Sample Image Start Search field in Start menu 2 Start typing the program s name wordpad in the Start Search field As you type all matching files and programs are displayed in the Start menu 3 Click WordPad under Programs at the top left of the Start menu Saving your work Before you turn off the computer using the Shut Down command save your work on the hard disk drive diskette flash media or 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 06 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 File pane UIII Seve as type JPEG pg ypeg ype sft a Hide Folders Sample Image Sav
227. u click Properties The drive s Properties box appears NOTE This feature is not available for optical drives 4 Click the Tools tab 5 Click the Check now button The Check Disk box appears If Something Goes Wrong 85 Resolving a hardware conflict 6 You can choose one or both options amp 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
228. u can connect your computer to a network to increase its capabilities and functionality using one of its communication ports 28 Exploring Your Computer s Features Setting up for communications Accessing a network To access a network At the office connect an Ethernet cable to the RJ45 jack on your computer For specific information about connecting to the network consult your network administrator Many hotels airports and offices offer Wi Fi access If your computer has Wi Fi ask them for help when connecting to their Wi Fi network KZ While you are at home or traveling you need a dial up connection Ask your network administrator for the telephone number of the network Setting up the connection To set up an office connection consult your network administrator for network settings and additional considerations To set up a dial up connection use the Connect to the Internet Wizard 1 Click Start Control Panel Network and Internet and then Connect to the Internet Click Dial Up 3 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 Available on certain models Your computer may come with a built in modem that can be connected to a standard voice grade telephone line The modem allows you to A Access the Internet Com
229. ug 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 AAAEQHITXXXX 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 J Connection to party line service is subject to state tariffs Contact the state public utility commission public service commission or corporation commission for information Telephone Company Procedures The goal of the telephone company is to provide you with the best service it can In order to do this it may occasionally be necessary for them to make changes in their equipment operations or procedures If these changes might affect your service or the operation of your equipmen
230. uipment ROHS which restricts use of lead cadmium mercury hexavalent chromium PBB and PBDE Toshiba requires its notebook component suppliers to meet ROHS requirements and verifies its suppliers commitment to meeting RoHS requirements by conducting component sampling inspections during the product design approval process NOTE Certain Microsoft software product s included with this computer may use technological measures for copy protection IN SUCH EVENT YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO USE THE PRODUCT IF YOU DO NOT FULLY COMPLY WITH THE PRODUCT ACTIVATION PROCEDURES Product activation procedures and Microsoft s privacy policy will be detailed during initial launch of the product or upon certain reinstallations of the software product s or reconfigurations of the computer and may be completed by Internet or telephone toll charges may apply Some software may differ from its retail version if available and may not include user manuals or all program functionality 36 Introduction This guide NOTE The product specifications and configuration information are designed for a product Series Your particular model may not have all the features and specifications listed or illustrated For more 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
231. uman contact during normal operation is minimized Regulatory statements This product complies with any mandatory product specification in any country region where the product is sold In addition the product complies with the following European Union EU and EFTA This equipment complies with the R amp TTE directive 1999 5 EC and has been provided with the CE mark accordingly Canada Industry Canada IC This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada 22 Taiwan Article 14 Unless approved for any model accredited low power radio frequency electric machinery any company trader or user shall not change the frequency increase the power or change the features and functions of the original design Article 17 Any use of low power radio frequency electric machinery shall not affect aviation safety and interfere with legal communications In the event interference is caused the use of such electric machinery shall be immediately discontinued Operation of such products can be resumed only when they are modified and can no longer cause interference The legal communications mentioned in the above item refer to radio communications operated in accordance with telecommunication laws and regulations Low power radio frequency electric machinery shall resist against interference from legal communications or from industrial scientific and medical radio emission electric machinery Using this Equipm
232. uploading and downloading files 132 URL address not found 176 using 130 Internet Service Providers 130 ISPs 130 J jack RJ 11 129 K keyboard character keys 90 function keys 91 hot keys 216 not working 173 overlay keys 92 special Windows keys 91 troubleshooting 181 using 90 keyboard external 72 Index 235 keyboard full size 90 L lock computer using 87 main battery removing 117 memory adding 50 problem solving 179 removing memory module slot cover 53 memory module inserting 54 installation 51 removing 58 memory module slot 53 microphone 133 modem connecting to telephone line 128 problem solving 190 monitor 70 connecting 70 not working 182 mouse installing 72 N network accessing 128 Connect to the Internet Wizard 128 networking wireless 127 Notification Area 126 0 Opening the display panel 48 optical disc positioning 101 optical discs handling 102 inserting 101 removing 104 105 optical drive problems 186 troubleshooting 186 using 98 optical media recording 104 other documentation 38 overlay keys 92 P password deleting a supervisor 147 disabling a user 148 setting a user 147 supervisor set up 146 types 145 passwords instant using 145 setting 145 port RGB 70 power computer will not start 172 connecting cable to AC adaptor 46 cord cable connectors 217 energy saving features 106 problem solving 180 turning on 49 power button 50 60 power plan hot key 1
233. user password setting 147 using 133 using a file extension 97 Utilities 138 V video projector adjusting display 72 W warranty limited warranty 38 Web 130 Web Camera 134 Web sites 199 Wi Fi wireless networking 127 Windows Media Player 102 Windows Explorer 94 Windows operating system Help and Support 177 problem solving 175 Windows operating system desktop 124 Windows Start menu 93 wireless networking 127 Wizards Connect to the Internet Wizard 128 World Wide Web 130 www 130
234. w version is causing a problem The tabs that appear in the dialog box vary from one device to another For more information about Device Manager refer to Windows online Help Memory problems Incorrectly 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 Click Shut Down The computer shuts down completely Remove the memory module following the instructions in Removing a memory module on page 56 Reinstall the memory module following the instructions in Installing a memory module on page 51 and making sure the module is seated properly Check for the error again If the error recurs remove the memory module entirely and check for the error again If removing the memory module eliminates the error the memory module may be faulty If the error recurs without the memory module installed the error is not caused by the memory module TECHNICAL NOTE You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work 80 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict NOTE For this model Slot A is the top slot Slot B is the bottom slot If only one memory module is to be installed it must be installed in slot A Power and the batteries
235. wer Plan To set the Power Plan 1 Press Fn and F2 simultaneously to display the Power Plan hot key card F2 Profile o fo Power saver O Q Sample Image Power Plan hot key card 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 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery 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 WARNING Never short circuit the battery pack by either accidentally or Va intentionally bringing the battery terminals in contact with another conductive object This could cause serious injury or fire and could also damage the battery pack and computer Never expose a battery pack to abnormal shock vibration or pressure The battery pack s internal protective device could fail causing it to overheat or ignite resulting in caustic liquid leakage or explosion or fire possibly resulting in death or serious injury TECHNICAL NOTE To avoid losing any data save your files and then either completely shut down your computer or put it into Hibernation mode before changing the main battery Removing the battery from the computer To remove the battery 1 2 Save your
236. 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 Introduction 35 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 commercial 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 notebook is compatible with European Union Directive 2002 95 EC Restriction of the use of certain Hazardous Substances in electrical and electronic eq
237. word 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 Fingerprint Enrollment Use the Enroll or Edit Fingerprints wizard to enroll new fingerprints or to update existing fingerprint samples NOTE It is recommended that you complete the Fingerprint tutorial before starting fingerprint enrollment The Fingerprint tutorial shows how to achieve the highest quality fingerprint samples To enroll a new fingerprint 1 Click Start All Programs Protector Suite QL and then Control Center 2 Click the Fingerprints topic in the Control Center Click the Enroll or Edit Fingerprints wizard NOTE When Control Center is opened for the first time you must click Elevate administrative privileges on the main Control Center window before you can access most of the system settings in the Control Center see Elevate Administrative Privileges for User on page 162 Otherwise the settings
238. z 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 1 Using the Wireless LAN equipment on board airplanes or In any other environment where the risk of interference to other devices or services is

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