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If you need assistance:

Toshiba’s Support Web site

pcsupport.toshiba.com

 

Toshiba Global Support Centre
Calling within the United States (800) 457-7777
Calling from outside the United States (949) 859-4273

For more information, see 

“If Something Goes Wrong” on 

page 165

 in this guide.

Satellite

®

 X200

Series User’s Guide

Summary of Contents for X200

Page 1: ...b 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 165 in this guide Satellite X200 SeriesUser sGuide ...

Page 2: ...ANT THAT OPERATION OF THE PRODUCT WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR FREE YOU AGREE THAT TOSHIBA ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS SHALL HAVE NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR DAMAGE TO OR LOSS OF ANY BUSINESS PROFITS PROGRAMS 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 da...

Page 3: ...ordance 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 t...

Page 4: ...mber 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 plug and jack used to connect this equipment to the premises wiring and telephone network must comply with the applicable FCC part 68 rules and requirements adopted by the ACTA It is designed to be connected ...

Page 5: ...a 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 eve...

Page 6: ...ntative 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 connect...

Page 7: ...t toshiba com in the United States for more information Radio Frequency Interference Requirements This device is restricted to indoor use due to its operation in the 5 15 GHz to 5 25 GHz frequency range FCC requires this product to be used indoors for frequency range 5 15 GHz to 5 25 GHz to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co channel Mobile Satellite systems High power radars are a...

Page 8: ...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 Cana...

Page 9: ...ion in the 5 15 GHz to 5 25 GHz frequency range Industry Canada requires this product to be used indoors for frequency range 5 15 GHz to 5 25 GHz to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co channel Mobile Satellite systems High power radars are allocated as primary users of the 5 25 GHz to 5 35 GHz and 5 65 GHz to 5 85 GHz bands These radar stations can cause interference with and or da...

Page 10: ...ence from legal communications or from industrial scientific and medical radio emission electric machinery Using this Equipment in Japan In Japan the frequency bandwidth of 2 400 MHz to 2 483 5 MHz for second generation low power data communication systems such as this equipment overlaps that of mobile object identification systems premises radio station and specified low power radio station Artic...

Page 11: ...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 The frequency bandwidth of this equipment may operate within the same range as industrial devices scientific devices medical devices microwave ov...

Page 12: ...ce is in your computer Not all devices are available on all models Approved Countries Regions for use for the Atheros AR5BMB 43 44 and AR5BMB5 Mini PCI Wireless Network Adapters This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries regions in the following table Do not use this equipment except in the countries regions in the following table This device works on passive scan only A pee...

Page 13: ...our les enregistrements et licences veuillez contacter l IBPT Deutschland License required for outdoor installations Check with reseller for procedure to follow Anmeldung im Outdoor Bereich notwendig aber nicht genehmigungspflichtig Bitte mit Händler die Vorgehensweise abstimmen France Restricted frequency band only channels 1 to 7 2400 MHz and 2454 MHz respectively may be used outdoors in France ...

Page 14: ...ult the local technical support staff responsible for the wireless network The 5 GHz Turbo mode feature is not allowed for operation in any European Community country Australia Austria Belgium Canada Denmark Finland France Germany Greece Ireland Italy Liechtenstein Luxembourg Netherlands New Zealand Norway Portugal Sweden Switzerland UK USA Canada USA European Community Countries 5150 5250 MHz Cha...

Page 15: ...ss Point s radar detection feature will automatically restart operation on a channel free of radar You may consult with the local technical support staff responsible for the wireless network to ensure the Access Point device s are properly configured for European Community operation Approved Countries Regions for use for the Atheros AR5001X Mini PCI Wireless Network Adapter This equipment is appro...

Page 16: ...countries regions in the following table Australia Austria Belgium Canada Denmark Finland France Germany Greece Ireland Italy Liechtenstein Luxembourg Netherlands New Zealand Norway Portugal Sweden Switzerland UK USA Canada USA Argentina Australia Austria Belgium Brazil Canada Chile Denmark Finland France Germany Greece Iceland Ireland Italy Japan Liechtenstein Luxembourg Mexico Netherlands New Ze...

Page 17: ...quipment except in the countries regions in the following table An adhoc mode is available in Ch1 Ch11 802 11b g An Infrastructure mode is available in Ch1 Ch11 802 11b g Ch36 40 44 48 52 56 60 64 149 153 157 161 165 802 11a Wake up on wireless lan function is not available in battery mode 802 11b g 2 4 GHz Australia Austria Belgium Canada Denmark Finland France Germany Greece Hong Kong Iceland Ir...

Page 18: ...1n specification has not been finalized and is currently in draft release The TOSHIBA 11a b g n Wireless LAN Adapters are based on the Draft Release Version 1 0 of the IEEE 802 11n specification An adapter with 11a b 11a b g or 11a b g n can communicate on Australia Brunei Canada Chile Hong Kong India Indonesia Malaysia Mexico New Zealand Saudi Arabia Taiwan USA Venezuela Vietnam Antigua Argentina...

Page 19: ...e 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 Bluetooth cards from TOSHIBA close to 2 4 GHz Wireless LAN devices Bluetooth transmissions might slow down or cause errors If you detect certain interference while you use Bluetooth card...

Page 20: ...ts 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 th...

Page 21: ...for authorization to use the device with Bluetooth wireless technology prior to turning on the equipment 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 human contact during normal operation is min...

Page 22: ...ge 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 interfer...

Page 23: ...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 EN...

Page 24: ... safety hazards resulting in serious injury Always contact an authorized Toshiba service provider if any repair or adjustment is required Location of the Required Label Sample shown below Location of the label and manufacturing information may vary Copyright This guide is copyrighted by Toshiba America Information Systems Inc with all rights reserved Under the copyright laws this guide cannot be r...

Page 25: ... AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS INC TOSHIBA PROVIDES NO WARRANTY WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL OR ANY OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN AND HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH REGARD TO ANY OF THE FOREGOING TOSHIBA ASSUMES NO LIABILITY FOR ANY DAMAGES INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY FROM ANY TECHNICAL OR TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS OR...

Page 26: ...MCIA Memory Stick Memory Stick PRO and i LINK are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation Secure Digital and SD are trademarks of SD Card Association MultiMediaCard and MMC are trademarks of MultiMediaCard Association xD Picture Card is a trademark of Fuji Photo Film Co Ltd Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG Inc and any use of such marks by Toshiba is unde...

Page 27: ...ted 39 Selecting a place to work 39 Setting up a work environment 39 Keeping yourself comfortable 40 Precautions 40 Important information on your computer s cooling fan 42 Setting up your computer 42 Setting up your software 43 Registering your computer with Toshiba 43 Adding optional external devices 44 Connecting to a power source 44 Charging the main battery 47 ...

Page 28: ... display devices 62 Connecting the display device 62 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 66 Adjusting the quality of the external display 67 Using an external keyboard 67 Using a mouse 67 Connecting a printer 67 Setting up a printer 68 Connecting an optional external diskette drive 69 Turning off the computer 69 Options for turning off the computer 70 Using the Shut Down com...

Page 29: ...tart Search field 87 Saving your work 88 Printing your work 89 Backing up your work 90 Restoring your work 91 Using Windows Media Center in Windows Vista 91 Media Center setup 91 Starting the Media Center 92 Using the optical drive 92 Optical drive components 93 Media control buttons 94 Inserting an optical disc 94 Playing an audio CD 96 Playing optical media 97 Recording optical media 97 Removing...

Page 30: ...107 Power Plans 108 Using a hot key to set the Power Plan 109 Changing the main battery 110 Removing the battery from the computer 110 Inserting a charged battery 112 Taking care of your battery 113 Safety precautions 113 Maintaining your battery 114 Disposing of used batteries 115 Traveling tips 116 Chapter 4 Exploring Your Computer s Features 117 Exploring the desktop 117 Finding your way around...

Page 31: ...ry media 130 Removing memory media 130 Using the i LINK port 131 Chapter 5 Utilities 132 TOSHIBA Assist 133 Connect 134 Secure 135 Protect Fix 136 Optimize 137 Setting passwords 138 Using an instant password 138 Using a supervisor password 139 Using a user password 140 Deleting a user password 141 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 142 TOSHIBA SD Memory Card Format Utility 143 Mouse Utility 144 TO...

Page 32: ... 165 Problems when you turn on the computer 166 The Windows operating system is not working 169 Using Startup options to fix problems 169 Internet problems 170 The Windows operating system can help you 171 Resolving a hardware conflict 171 A plan of action 172 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 172 Memory problems 173 Power and the batteries 174 Keyboard problems 175 Display problems 176 Disk dr...

Page 33: ...Keys TOSHIBA Cards 197 Hot Key Cards 197 Using the Hot Key Cards 198 Application Cards 199 Using the Application Cards 200 Card Case 200 Hot key functions 201 Volume Mute 202 Password security 203 Power plan 204 Sleep mode 205 Hibernation mode 206 Display modes 207 Display brightness 208 Disabling or enabling wireless devices 209 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad or Dual Mode Pad 210 Changing scr...

Page 34: ...fficiency 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 le...

Page 35: ...formation regarding the ENERGY STAR Program This notebook is compatible with European Union Directive 2002 95 EC Restriction of the use of certain Hazardous Substances in electrical and electronic equipment RoHS which restricts use of lead cadmium mercury hexavalent chromium PBB and PBDE Toshiba requires its notebook component suppliers to meet RoHS requirements and verifies its suppliers commitme...

Page 36: ...he time of publication to ensure the accuracy of the information provided herein product specifications configurations prices system component options availability are all subject to change without notice For the most up to date product information about your computer or to stay current with the various computer software or hardware options visit Toshiba s Web site at pcsupport toshiba com This gu...

Page 37: ...n death or serious injury Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in property damage Provides important information Other icons used Additional icons highl...

Page 38: ... 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...

Page 39: ... 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 Le...

Page 40: ...cautions 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 Never allow any liquids to spill into any part of your computer and never expose the computer t...

Page 41: ...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 Handle discs carefully Avoid touching the ...

Page 42: ...sing 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 The cooling fan ...

Page 43: ...hen click Next 5 Click the appropriate option from the Help Protect Windows Automatically screen 6 Follow the remaining screen prompts to complete the setup process 7 Click Start when the Thank You message appears The Windows operating system checks the system s performance and then may restart your computer Registering your computer with Toshiba Product registration is strongly recommended and al...

Page 44: ...e 69 Install ExpressCards see Using an ExpressCard on page 128 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 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...

Page 45: ...re or damage to thecomputerpossiblyresulting in seriousinjury TOSHIBAassumesno liability for any damage caused by use of an incompatible adaptor or charger Sample Illustration Power cord cable and AC adaptor 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 Handling the cord on this product wil...

Page 46: ...the main battery s current charge Glows amber while the main battery is being charged AC adaptor connected Glows red when the main battery is fully charged Is unlit when the main battery has discharged the battery is not charging or the AC adaptor is not plugged into the computer or AC outlet Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is time to recharge the main battery or plug in t...

Page 47: ...a fully charged battery can damage the battery TECHNICAL NOTE The recharging of the battery cannot occur when your computer is using all of the power provided by the AC adaptor to run applications features and devices Your computer s Power Options utility can be used to select a power level setting that reduces the power required for system operation and will allow the battery to recharge Battery ...

Page 48: ...r other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel 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 techn...

Page 49: ...ibed in this guide Below are examples of some of the many possible icons used on your computer 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 3 Press and release the power bu...

Page 50: ...can be installed in the memory module slots on the base of the computer You will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this procedure If 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 ...

Page 51: ...must be installed in slot A If the computer is on begin at step 1 otherwise skip to step 3 1 Click Start and then click the arrow next to the lock button in the lower right corner of the Start menu The Shut Down menu appears 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 R...

Page 52: ...e screw that secures the memory module slot cover Sample Illustration Removing the memory module slot cover 7 Remove the memory module slot cover 8 Place the screw and the cover in a safe place so that you can retrieve them later 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 Memo...

Page 53: ... 3 of Removing a memory module on page 56 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 For this model Slot B is the bottom slot Slot A is the top slot If only one memory module is to be installed it must be installed in slot A 11 Pick up the memory module by its sides avoiding any contact with ...

Page 54: ... 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 Sample Illustration Pressing down on the memory module Do not force the memory module into position The me...

Page 55: ...in battery see Inserting a charged battery on page 112 16 Turn the computer right side up 17 Reconnect the cables 18 Restart the computer TECHNICAL NOTE You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work 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 a...

Page 56: ...the Sleep configuration will not be saved The following screen may appear when you turn on the power 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 ...

Page 57: ... see Inserting a charged battery on page 112 6 Turn the computer right side up 7 Reconnect the cables 8 Restart the computer TECHNICAL NOTE You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module you can check that the computer has recognized the change To do this 1 Click Start Control Panel and then System The System...

Page 58: ...mall square area located in front of the keyboard is sensitive to touch and enables you to move the cursor with the stroke of a finger Simply move your finger on the TouchPad in the direction you would like to move the cursor To move the cursor to the top of the page push your finger forward on the TouchPad To move the cursor to the bottom of the page drag your finger toward yourself To move the c...

Page 59: ... left mouse button The function of the secondary right hand button depends on the program you are using It usually corresponds to the right mouse button right clicking Check your program s documentation to determine whether it uses the right mouse button Disabling or enabling the TouchPad The TouchPad is enabled by default To change the enable disable TouchPad setting press Fn F9 This hot key enab...

Page 60: ...ht 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 b...

Page 61: ...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 Properti...

Page 62: ...I Out port to the same device at the same time The system display default is set at the factory to S video Out Connecting the display device If you are connecting a television or other video display device to the computer s HDMI Out port first refer to Selecting video cables on page 63 for guidelines on choosing a video cable then refer to Connecting an HDMI compatible television or VCR DVD player...

Page 63: ...n HDMI compatible television or VCR DVD player 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 automati...

Page 64: ...VD player To connect a standard television projector or VCR DVD player 1 Connect one end of an S video cable not included with your computer to the external video device Refer to the documentation provided with the device for the location of its Video In port 2 Connect the other end of the video cable to the S video Out port on the side of the computer 3 Turn on the external video device Make sure...

Page 65: ...information see Directing the display output when you turn on the computer on page 66 Connecting an external monitor or projector You can easily attach an external monitor or projector to your computer if you need a larger screen or to display anything on your computer screen To do this 1 Connect the monitor s video cable to the RGB monitor port on the side of the computer 2 Connect the device s p...

Page 66: ...n F5 1 While holding down Fn press F5 repeatedly pausing between each press until the setting you want takes effect This hot key cycles through the settings in the following order LCD Internal display only LCD CRT Internal display and external monitor simultaneously CRT External monitor only LCD TV or other external video device simultaneously TV or other external video device only LCD external mo...

Page 67: ...B 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 Connecting a printer 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 functi...

Page 68: ...ct the printer cable to the printer and then connect the other end to one of the computer s USB ports 2 Plug the printer s power cable into a live AC outlet Setting up a printer 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...

Page 69: ...ecting an optional external USB diskette drive Turning off the computer 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 ide...

Page 70: ...ent 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 ...

Page 71: ...p mode the computer uses some main battery power Because the state of the system is stored in memory you will lose data if the main battery discharges while the computer is in Sleep mode Restarting from Sleep takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after turning off the computer using the Hibernation or Shut down commands When starting up again the computer returns to ...

Page 72: ... menu The Shut Down menu appears 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 ...

Page 73: ...own lists 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 bu...

Page 74: ...glows red If you turn off the computer by closing the display panel you can start it again by opening the display panel Using and configuring Hibernation mode To turn off the computer using the Hibernation command 1 Click Start and then click the arrow next to the Lock button in the lower right part of the Start menu The Shut Down menu appears Sample Image Shut Down menu 2 Click Hibernate The comp...

Page 75: ...e methods you first need to enable them using the Power Options feature 1 Click Start Control Panel System and Maintenance and then Power Options The Power Options window appears 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 Sample Image Ad...

Page 76: ...utton 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 6 Click Apply 7 Click OK Once the computer is configured you can place it into Hibernation mode by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel depending on the Hibernation options set Starting again from Hibernation mode...

Page 77: ... 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 of these methods you first nee...

Page 78: ...Settings window appears Sample Image Edit Plan Settings screen 3 To change the amount of time after which the computer enters Sleep mode Under Put the computer to sleep select the desired amount of time in both the On battery and Plugged in categories To disable the computer from automatically entering Sleep mode select Never ...

Page 79: ... be set separately for how they operate while the computer is running on battery power or while connected to AC power Lid close action Set this option to Sleep if you want the computer to go into Sleep mode when you close the display panel Power button action Set this option to Sleep if you want the computer to go into Sleep mode when you press the power button Start menu power button Set this opt...

Page 80: ...re 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 108 There are additional custom settings you can choose See Utilities on page 132 Caring for your computer This section gives t...

Page 81: ...ect 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 ...

Page 82: ...to the disk If the network you are using goes down and you must restart your computer to reconnect or your battery runs out of charge while you are working you will lose all work since you last saved See Saving your work on page 88 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 yo...

Page 83: ...es 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 tur...

Page 84: ...e typing on a typewriter except that The space bar creates a space character instead of just passing over an area of the page The lowercase letter l el and the number 1 are not interchangeable The uppercase letter O and the number 0 are not interchangeable Ctrl Fn and Alt keys Sample Illustration Ctrl Fn and Alt keys The Ctrl Fn and Alt keys do different things depending on the program you are usi...

Page 85: ...one key and one button that have special functions in Windows Windows button Opens the Start menu Application key Has a similar function as the secondary mouse button 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...

Page 86: ...s displayed 3 Click the program in this example WordPad WordPad opens To close the program click the Close button in the upper right corner of the program s window Starting a program from Windows Explorer If a program is not listed in the All Programs menu you can start it from Windows Explorer Windows Explorer gives you a view of your computer s contents as a hierarchy or tree You can easily see ...

Page 87: ...orer shows the contents of the Accessories folder on the right side of the window 9 In the right part of the window double click wordpad The operating system opens WordPad To close the program click the Close button in the upper right corner of the program s window Starting a program using the Start Search field This example uses the Start menu s Start Search field to start WordPad 1 Click Start t...

Page 88: ...on to see if it has an automatic save feature 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 Sample ...

Page 89: ...h a doc extension Any file name with an extension of doc is assumed to be a Microsoft Word file Creating your own extension is usually unwise since the program is unlikely to recognize a strange extension and may refuse to handle your file correctly TECHNICAL NOTE By default the Windows operating system does not show file extensions For information on showing or hiding file extensions see your Win...

Page 90: ...our 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 191 HINT Backing up all the files on your hard disk may take a considerable amount of time ...

Page 91: ... video and picture media on your computer With the Media Center you can Watch a DVD movie Play back your digital videos View your digital pictures or play them as a slide show Browse select and play music CDs and DVD movies Media Center setup This section shows you how to set up your computer to use the Media Center There are many different methods you can use to connect your television and comput...

Page 92: ...Center Media Center opens in full screen mode The first time you open Media Center the program displays a setup wizard You will use the wizard to configure your Internet connection and speakers To complete the setup procedure you need to Log on as an administrator For more information refer to your Microsoft Help If you have questions on using the setup wizard click Help Follow the on screen instr...

Page 93: ... 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 Sample Illustration Optical drive Drive in use indicator light Indicates when the drive is in use Eject button Press to release the disc tray Do not press the eject button or turn off the computer while the drive in use indicator ligh...

Page 94: ...tion 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 Inserting an optical disc To insert an optical disc into the drive 1 Make sure the co...

Page 95: ...s described in Caring for optical discs on page 99 6 Place the disc carefully in the disc tray label side up Sample Illustration Positioning the disc in the drive 7 Gently press the disc onto the center spindle until it clicks into place Handle DVDs and CDs carefully making contact only with the center hole and edge Do not touch the surface of the disc Do not stack discs If you incorrectly handle ...

Page 96: ... 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 When using Windows Media Player your system may not be able to activate Sleep or Hibernation modes To prevent this from occurri...

Page 97: ...ow these steps 1 Click Start and then Computer 2 Click the optical drive icon The disc drive will run the optical disc If your disc does not run using this method try using an application that is associated with the media on the disc For example if it is a music CD open Windows Media Player and use it to select and then play the CD For other types of media use the associated software to open the f...

Page 98: ...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 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 spinni...

Page 99: ...m reading the data properly Do not expose discs to direct sunlight or extreme heat or cold To clean a disc that is dirty wipe it with a clean dry cloth The most efficient method to clean it is to start from the center of the disc and wipe toward the outward edge not in a circle If necessary moisten the cloth with water or a neutral cleaner not benzine or rubbing alcohol Let the disc dry completely...

Page 100: ...s 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 po...

Page 101: ...ast 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 114 for procedures If the computer is continuously operated on AC power either through an AC adaptor or a port replicat...

Page 102: ...attery not included with your computer If you travel and need to work for many hours without an AC power source you may purchase a battery module for use in the computer or carry additional charged battery packs with you You can then replace a discharged battery and continue working For more information on batteries and accessories see accessories toshiba com Charging batteries The battery needs t...

Page 103: ...ity wait until it reaches room temperature 50 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit 10 to 26 degrees Celsius The battery is almost completely discharged Leave the power connected and the battery should begin charging after a few minutes HINT Once the battery is fully charged we recommend that you operate your computer on battery power until the battery discharges completely Doing this extends battery life and ...

Page 104: ...led 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...

Page 105: ...ain battery on page 110 for information on replacing the main battery HINT Be careful not to confuse the battery light with the on off light When the on off light flashes amber it indicates that the system is suspended using the Windows operating system Sleep command Sample Illustration Power and battery light locations NOTE Power button System Indicator Lights AC power light Battery light Hard di...

Page 106: ... the remaining battery charge based on your current rate of power use and other factors such as the age of the battery What to do when the main battery runs low When the main battery runs low you can Plug the computer into an external power source and recharge the main battery Place the computer into Hibernation mode and replace the main battery with a charged spare Connect the computer to an opti...

Page 107: ... 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 Sample Image Advanced settings tab of Power Options screen 4 Click Battery to display the battery options 5 Confi...

Page 108: ...ter 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 descri...

Page 109: ...d each item and to see what settings are available for each item 6 Click Save Changes to save the plan changes you have performed By default the three power plans Balanced Power Saver and High Performance are satisfactory for most people and do not need to be edited The Power Saver plan is the best used for maximum battery time The High Performance plan will give you the shortest battery time but ...

Page 110: ...o 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 co...

Page 111: ... of the computer Sample Illustration Removing the battery If the battery is leaking or its case is cracked put on protective gloves to handle it and discard it immediately Always dispose of used battery packs in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations Put insulating tape such as cellophane tape on the electrode during transportation to avoid a possible short circuit fire or electric sh...

Page 112: ... slot until the latch clicks The battery pack has been designed so that you cannot install it with reverse polarity If the battery does not slide into the slot easily move the battery release lock to the unlocked position and try again Do not force the battery into position Sample Illustration Inserting the battery 3 Slide the battery release lock to the locked position Sample Illustration Locking...

Page 113: ... charging could damage it Avoid touching the metal terminals of the battery with another metal object Short circuiting the battery can cause it to overheat and may cause damage to the battery or the computer Do not incinerate a spent battery as this could cause it to explode and release caustic liquid If a battery is leaking or damaged replace it immediately Use protective gloves when handling a d...

Page 114: ...is fully discharged If the battery light flashes or there is some other warning to indicate a low battery go to step 4 4 Connect the AC adaptor to the computer and the power cord cable to a power outlet The DC IN or AC power light should glow red 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 i...

Page 115: ... 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 or over time 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...

Page 116: ... travel with the computer in a carrying case Toshiba offers a choice of carrying cases for the computer They all provide plenty of extra space for manuals power cords and compact discs Contact your authorized Toshiba representative for more information or visit Toshiba s Web site at accessories toshiba com TECHNICAL NOTE When traveling by air you may be required to pass your notebook through airpo...

Page 117: ...r everything you can do in the Windows operating system You use its features to start programs find documents set up system components and perform most other computing tasks HINT The illustrated examples in this guide may appear slightly different from the screens displayed by your system The differences are not significant and do not indicate any change in the functionality of your system ...

Page 118: ...p icon for any folder file or program by dragging the element s icon from its location in a window to the desktop area Various icons are initially displayed on your system desktop for example Recycle Bin Holds files you have deleted You may be able to retrieve these files until you empty the Recycle Bin TECHNICAL NOTE If you delete a file from a diskette or flash media it does not go into the Recy...

Page 119: ... 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 continuou...

Page 120: ...our 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 communicat...

Page 121: ... 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 2 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 ...

Page 122: ...to the modem port 2 Connect the other end to the RJ 11 wall jack Sample Illustration Connecting to a wall jack 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 tele...

Page 123: ...nterlinked 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 particula...

Page 124: ... 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 ...

Page 125: ... 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 Inte...

Page 126: ...er 2 Click Start All Programs Accessories and then Sound Recorder Sample Image Sound Recorder screen 3 Click the Start Recording button 4 Speak normally into the microphone 5 When you have finished recording click the Stop Recording button The Save As dialog box appears 6 To save the file type a file name and then click Save Using external speakers or headphones Your computer is equipped with a fu...

Page 127: ...o play back sound files using the S PDIF feature 1 Locate the S PDIF jack 2 Using any necessary adapters plug the cable from the adapter or S PDIF compatible speakers into the S PDIF jack To adjust the volume use the volume control on each speaker Web Cam Available on certain models Your computer may come with a built in web cam With this web cam you can do the following Take pictures and record v...

Page 128: ...ExpressCard 1 Locate the ExpressCard slot on the side of the computer 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 Hardware icon in t...

Page 129: ...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 ...

Page 130: ... You could expose the storage area to static electricity which can destroy data Removing memory media 1 Prepare the media for removal by clicking the Safely Remove 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...

Page 131: ...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 ...

Page 132: ...ails set additional options or change default options These utilities are described in this chapter TOSHIBA Assist Supervisor password User password TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility TOSHIBA SD Memory Card Format Utility Mouse Utility TOSHIBA Hardware Setup TOSHIBA Zooming Utility TOSHIBA Button Support CD DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer TOSHIBA Accessibility Fingerprint Authentication Utility Config...

Page 133: ...mputer 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 Sample Image TOSHIBA Assist window The TOSHIBA Assist offers four categories of options Connect Secure Protect Fix Optimize ...

Page 134: ...4 Utilities TOSHIBA Assist Connect The features available in this category are ConfigFree Connectivity Doctor Bluetooth Settings Bluetooth Local COM Settings Sample Image TOSHIBA Assist window Connect tab ...

Page 135: ...135 Utilities TOSHIBA Assist Secure The features available in this category are Supervisor password User password Sample Image TOSHIBA Assist window Secure tab ...

Page 136: ...136 Utilities TOSHIBA Assist Protect Fix The features available in this category are TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility Sample Image TOSHIBA Assist window Protect Fix tab ...

Page 137: ...imize The features available in this category are Mouse Utility TOSHIBA Hardware Setup TOSHIBA Zooming Utility TOSHIBA Button Support CD DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer TOSHIBA Accessibility Sample Image TOSHIBA Assist window Optimize tab ...

Page 138: ...ibits unauthorized users from accessing certain functions such as Toshiba Hardware Setup This is useful if more than one person uses the computer When setting up passwords keep the following in mind The user password can be set up under the supervisor password The supervisor password must be set before the user password or the user password must be deleted and then re entered after the supervisor ...

Page 139: ...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 3 Click the Supervisor Password icon The Supervisor Password Utility window appears Sample ...

Page 140: ...Assist The TOSHIBA Assist window appears 2 On the left side click the Secure tab 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 ...

Page 141: ...iba Hardware Setup window appears 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 2 On the left side click the Secure t...

Page 142: ... 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 PC Diagnostic Tool or click the PC Diagnostic Tool icon in the Protect Fix tab of TOSHIBA Assist The TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool window appears 2 Click the Diagnostic Tool tab Sample Image TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool window 3 Select the devices that you ...

Page 143: ...Programs Toshiba Utilities and then SD Memory Card Format The TOSHIBA SD Memory Card Format screen appears 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 comp...

Page 144: ...dware and Sound or click the Mouse icon in the Optimize tab of TOSHIBA Assist The Mouse Properties screen appears Sample Image Mouse Properties screen The settings you can change are divided into these categories Buttons Pointers Pointer options Wheel Hardware Device Settings You may see additional categories depending on your particular pointing device 2 Adjust the settings as desired then click ...

Page 145: ...BA Hardware Setup screen General tab options The TOSHIBA Hardware Setup screen has the following tabs General Allows you to view the current BIOS version or change certain settings back to their default values Password Allows you to set a user password Display Allows you to change various default settings for the built in display When the computer restarts it remembers the last configuration If da...

Page 146: ...the AC adaptor Boot Priority Allows you to change the sequence in which your computer searches the drives for the operating system You can also manually choose the Boot Priority by pressing the power button to power on the computer then quickly pressing the F12 key Select the boot device by pressing the arrow keys then pressing the Enter key Since the system is a quick booting system you must pres...

Page 147: ... applications or any subset of the following Microsoft Internet Explorer Microsoft Office Windows Media Player Adobe Acrobat Reader Icons on the desktop To access the TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 1 Click Start All Programs Toshiba Utilities and then TOSHIBA Zooming Utility The TOSHIBA Zooming Utility Properties screen appears Sample Image TOSHIBA Zooming Utility Properties screen 2 Select the desired o...

Page 148: ...hen click Help TOSHIBA Button Support TOSHIBA Button Support allows you to customize the Internet browser button and the Media button These buttons are located on the system control panel directly above the keyboard To access TOSHIBA Button Support 1 Click the TOSHIBA Button Support icon in the Optimize tab of TOSHIBA Assist The TOSHIBA Button Support window appears Sample Image TOSHIBA Button Sup...

Page 149: ...tting 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 Sample Image CD DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer screen To access the utility 1 Double click the icon in the Notification Area or click the CD DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer icon in the Optimize tab of TOSHIBA Assist The CD DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer screen appe...

Page 150: ... 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 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 2 Check the ...

Page 151: ...f the fingerprint software or utility Fingerprint Enrollment Use the Enroll or Edit Fingerprints wizard to enroll new fingerprints or to update existing fingerprint samples 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...

Page 152: ...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 Operation succeeded th...

Page 153: ...erprint 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 ...

Page 154: ...ed 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...

Page 155: ...se 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 o...

Page 156: ...age 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 selec...

Page 157: ...tration 1 Swipe your 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...

Page 158: ...on For example your company s address may have changed and you want to update your registrations To edit an existing registration 1 Click the Settings topic in the Control Center 2 Click User Settings Verify your fingerprint 3 Select Registrations 4 Select a registration 5 Click Edit 6 Change the value of an item or delete the item 7 Select the Auto submit check box to submit the selected registra...

Page 159: ...cted 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 Do not scratch ...

Page 160: ...en 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 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 d...

Page 161: ...r any failure or damage that might arise out of the use of this fingerprint recognition software or utility ConfigFree 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...

Page 162: ...e TOSHIBA Assist and then click the ConfigFree icon Click the ConfigFree icon in the Notification Area and then click the desired utility 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 Usin...

Page 163: ...iles to handle these networking environments A profile contains the currently configured network settings on the computer as well as information about any network devices The following settings can be saved or captured in a profile Internet settings includes LAN settings proxy server settings and the address of a home page that opens automatically when Internet Explorer starts Devices lets you ena...

Page 164: ...ofile 1 Click the icon in the Notification Area 2 Move the pointer to Profile 3 Click Open Settings The ConfigFree Profile Settings window appears Sample Image ConfigFree Profile Settings window 4 Click Add to start the Create Profile Wizard ...

Page 165: ... 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 clo...

Page 166: ...utton in the lower right part of the Start menu The Shut Down menu appears 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 b...

Page 167: ...lving a hardware conflict on page 171 The computer is not accessing the hard disk or the optional external diskette drive Your computer normally loads the operating system from the hard disk If you have a hard disk problem you will not be able to start the computer Insert a system diskette into the optional external diskette drive and press F12 when the machine starts and use the arrow keys to sel...

Page 168: ... the battery back into the computer Do not connect the AC adaptor Try turning the computer on again If the computer starts normally the AC adaptor may be defective and will need to be replaced see the Toshiba Web site at accessories toshiba com If the AC power light starts flashing remove the battery and continue with the steps below 3 Connect the AC adaptor to the computer Leave the battery out o...

Page 169: ...g system responds to your work routine you can easily detect if the operating system is not working correctly For example The operating system fails to start after the initial startup appears The operating system takes a long time to start The operating system responds differently from the normal routine The screen does not look right Unless a hardware device has failed problems usually occur when...

Page 170: ...cumentation for further explanation 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 th...

Page 171: ...rch 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 ...

Page 172: ...e 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 172 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 provi...

Page 173: ...ivers being used by the device This tab also provides options for updating the driver or rolling back the driver in case the new version is causing a problem The tabs that appear in the dialog box vary from one device to another For more information about Device Manager refer to Windows online Help Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may cause errors that seem to be hard...

Page 174: ...wer 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 w...

Page 175: ... 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...

Page 176: ... 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 pr...

Page 177: ...ize 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 pr...

Page 178: ...ot 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 ...

Page 179: ... 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 th...

Page 180: ...cted 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 sm...

Page 181: ...hone 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 Available on certain models ExpressCards include many types of devices such as a removable hard disk additional memory or a pager Most ExpressCard problems occur during installation and setup of new cards If you ar...

Page 182: ... 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 ...

Page 183: ...operly 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...

Page 184: ...ufacturer 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 communi...

Page 185: ...f 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 ...

Page 186: ...tly to your router or broadband modem by plugging a standard CAT5 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...

Page 187: ...t the selected network is not secure 4 Click Connect Anyway 5 The Windows operating system will now try to establish a wireless connection The Windows operating system wireless management facility does not work If you are using an external Wi Fi adapter 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...

Page 188: ...perties 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...

Page 189: ...d 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 requir...

Page 190: ...ring 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 Progra...

Page 191: ...s to begin the system restore 8 Your Windows operating system configuration will now be restored to the state it was in when the chosen Restore Point was created and then the computer will be automatically restarted Backing up your data or your entire computer with the Windows operating system The most valuable component of your computer system is the data you create and store on its hard drive Si...

Page 192: ...hanges made since the last backup 7 Follow the on screen help to complete your backup For more help click Start Help and Support and search for back up 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 ...

Page 193: ...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...

Page 194: ...uggestions Contact the software company s technical support group for their assistance Consult the dealer from whom you purchased your computer and or program Your dealer is your best source for current information For the 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 Specificati...

Page 195: ...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 s worldwide offices toshiba com Worldwide Toshiba corporate site computers toshiba com Marketing and product information in the USA accessories toshiba com Accessories information in the USA www toshib...

Page 196: ...stems 9740 Irvine Blvd Irvine California 92618 USA 800 457 7777 within the US 949 859 4273 outside of the US this call may incur long distance charges Mexico Toshiba de México S A de C V Sierra Candela No 111 6to Piso Col Lomas de Chapultepec CP 11000 Mexico DF Spain Toshiba Information Systems España S A Parque Empresarial San Fernando Edificio Europa 1a Planta Escalera A 28831 Madrid San Fernand...

Page 197: ... and to launch applications There are two types of TOSHIBA Cards Hot Key Cards and Application Cards Hot Key Cards The Hot Key Cards are used to modify the following system functions Mute Password security Power Plan Sleep Hibernation Display switch Brightness control Wireless communication switch TouchPad switch Display resolution switch ...

Page 198: ... using the pointing device 1 Move the cursor to the top center edge of the screen The TOSHIBA Cards appear along the top of the screen 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...

Page 199: ... Tool Utility on page 142 ConfigFree utility For more information refer to ConfigFree on page 161 Bluetooth settings This Application Card launches your Bluetooth settings TOSHIBA Zooming utility For more information refer to TOSHIBA Zooming Utility on page 147 Disc Creator utility This Application Card launches the TOSHIBA Disc Creator utility TOSHIBA Hardware Setup utility For more information r...

Page 200: ...ar and the Hot Key Cards are stacked under the Card on the far left Sample Image Application Card display 3 Double click the Card for the application to be launched The associated application is launched Card Case The Card Case feature allows you to choose which cards appear in the Application Card display see Using the Application Cards on page 200 To use the Card Case 1 Move the cursor to the to...

Page 201: ...ble a card drag it from the top row to the bottom row To disable a card drag it from the bottom row to the top row 5 To close the Card Case click the icon in the top right corner of the screen Hot key functions Hot key functions are performed using either the Hot Key Cards or by pressing the associated hot key This section lists the available hot key functions Hot keys are keys that when pressed i...

Page 202: ...BA 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 Sample Image Volume Mute options To enable mute select To disable mute select ...

Page 203: ...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 or Fn This TOSHIBA Card or hot key blanks the display Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displays the following options Sample Image Security options To enable security select To cancel select ...

Page 204: ...cycles through the power plans The properties of each power plan and the power plans that are displayed by this function are set in the Power Options window Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displays the currently selectable power plans Sample Image Power Plan options Cycle through the power plans then select the desired power plan ...

Page 205: ...IBA 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 77 Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displays the following options Sample Image Sleep options To enable Sleep mode select To cancel select ...

Page 206: ...r into Hibernation mode If Hibernation mode is disabled this hot key will not respond For more information on Hibernation mode see Using and configuring Hibernation mode on page 74 Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displays the following options Sample Image Hibernation options To enable Hibernation mode select To cancel select ...

Page 207: ...ernal monitor simultaneously CRT External monitor only LCD TV or other external video device simultaneously TV or other external video device only LCD external monitor extended desktop LCD 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 display...

Page 208: ... screen brightness Fn This hot key decreases the screen brightness Fn This hot key increases the screen brightness Selecting this Card or pressing either hot key displays the following options Sample Image Display brightness Move the slider or press the appropriate hot key repeatedly to decrease or increase the display brightness ...

Page 209: ... 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 Sample Image Wireless communication options To enable Wi Fi select To enable Bluetooth select To enable all select To ...

Page 210: ... disables the TouchPad For more information on using the TouchPad see Disabling or enabling the TouchPad on page 59 or Using Dual Mode on page 59 Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displays the following options Sample Image Disable or Enable TouchPad options To enable the TouchPad or Dual Mode Pad select To disable the TouchPad or Dual Mode Pad select ...

Page 211: ... screen resolution or Fn Space bar This TOSHIBA Card or hot key switches screen resolution Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displays the following options Sample Image Screen resolution options Cycle through the screen resolutions then select the desired resolution ...

Page 212: ...s Fn This hot key turns the cursor control overlay on and off Fn This hot key turns the numeric overlay on and off Fn This hot key turns the scroll lock feature on and off Fn This hot key turns the TOSHIBA Zooming Utility to zoom out Fn This hot key turns the TOSHIBA Zooming Utility to zoom in ...

Page 213: ...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 UL approved CSA approved United Kingdom BS approved Australia AS approved Europe VDA approved NEMKO approved ...

Page 214: ...rnating current BIOS basic input output system bps bits per second CD compact disc CD ROM compact disc read only memory CD RW compact disc rewrite memory CMOS complementary metal oxide semiconductor COM1 communications port 1 serial port COM2 communications port 2 serial port CPU central processing unit DC direct current DMA direct memory access DIMM dual inline memory module ...

Page 215: ... Language IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers I O input output IRQ interrupt request ISP Internet service provider KB kilobyte LAN local area network LCD liquid crystal display LPT1 line printer port 1 parallel port LSI large scale integration MB megabyte MIDI Musical Instrument Digital Interface PC personal computer PCI Peripheral Component Interconnect PCMCIA Personal Computer...

Page 216: ...ssive 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...

Page 217: ... disk See system disk boot priority startup sequence The order in which the computer accesses its disk drives to locate the startup files Under the default startup sequence the computer looks for the startup files in the diskette drive before checking the hard disk bus An electrical circuit that connects the central processing unit CPU with other parts of the computer such as the video adapter dis...

Page 218: ...ated 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 ...

Page 219: ...urn 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 h...

Page 220: ...eft mouse button unless otherwise stated driver See device driver DVD An individual digital versatile or video disc See also DVD ROM DVD ROM digital versatile or video disc read only memory A very high capacity storage medium that uses laser optics for reading data Each DVD ROM can hold as much data as several CD ROMs Compare CD ROM E emulation A technique in which a device or program imitates ano...

Page 221: ...or 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 determin...

Page 222: ... 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...

Page 223: ...nd 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...

Page 224: ...sta 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 P 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 commu...

Page 225: ...l 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 sharpn...

Page 226: ...mpare 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 y...

Page 227: ...SB utility A computer program designed to perform a narrowly focused operation or solve a specific problem Utilities are often related to computer system management W Web See World Wide Web Wi Fi A 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 compone...

Page 228: ...rving power 107 disposal 115 low charge 106 monitoring power 46 104 not charging 174 notification 107 power plan 204 power plan hot key 109 real time clock RTC 101 removing 110 BIOS Setup see TOSHIBA Hardware Setup Bridge Media Adapter inserting memory media 130 removing memory media 130 button power 49 start 119 C CD playing an audio 96 CD using 92 character keys 84 charging the battery 47 checki...

Page 229: ...diskette 179 cannot read a diskette 179 connecting 69 external connecting 69 display does not look normal flickers 177 external monitor not working 177 screen is blank 176 display device external 62 display external adjusting 67 disposal information 26 disposing of used batteries 115 double click 59 DVD player general problems 187 DVD using 92 E error messages device driver conflict 171 general ha...

Page 230: ... Sleep mode 205 volume mute 202 zooming 212 Hot Key Cards 197 Hot key functions 201 hot key power plan 109 http 123 I i LINK port 131 icon 118 desktop 118 moving to desktop 118 recycle bin 118 safety 37 installation memory module 50 installing memory modules 50 mouse 67 instant passwords using 138 Internet bookmarked site not found 171 connecting to 124 features 125 slow connection 170 surfing 124...

Page 231: ...panel 47 optical disc positioning 95 optical discs handling 95 inserting 94 removing 98 optical drive problems 180 troubleshooting 180 using 92 optical media recording 97 other documentation 38 P password deleting a supervisor 140 disabling a user 141 setting a user 140 supervisor set up 139 types 138 passwords instant using 138 setting 138 port RGB 62 power computer will not start 166 connecting ...

Page 232: ...noise 181 Internet bookmarked site not found 171 Internet connection is slow 170 keyboard not responding 167 missing files trouble accessing a disk 178 modem not receiving or transmitting 184 no sound 181 non system disk or disk error 168 power and batteries 174 printer 183 184 program not responding 165 program not working properly 179 screendoesnotlookright flickers 177 Startup options 169 URL a...

Page 233: ...63 T Taskbar 119 telephone line connecting to modem 121 television adjusting display 67 Toshiba registering computer 43 worldwide offices 195 TOSHIBA Assist 133 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 145 Toshiba online resources 99 traveling tips 116 troubleshooting DVD player general problems 187 external keyboard 175 keyboard 175 optical drive 180 turning on the computer 49 turning on the power 49 U user passwo...

Page 234: ...234 Index Wizards Connect to the Internet Wizard 121 World Wide Web 123 www 123 ...

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