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Toshiba 3500 Tablet PC, User Manual

The Toshiba 3500 Tablet PC is a versatile device that combines the power of a laptop with the portability of a tablet. With a user-friendly interface and impressive performance, it offers a seamless user experience. Find its comprehensive User Manual available for free download at our website, ensuring you can fully explore its features and functionalities.

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Summary of Contents for 3500 Tablet PC

Page 1: ...0902M1 Portégé 3500 3505 Series User sGuide If you need assistance InTouch Center Calling within the United States 800 457 7777 Calling from outside the United States 949 859 4273 For more information see If Something Goes Wrong on page 175 ...

Page 2: ...dic back up copies of all the data stored on the hard disk or other storage devices as a precaution against possible failures alteration or loss of the data IF YOUR DATA IS ALTERED OR LOST DUE TO ANY TROUBLE FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION OF THE HARD DISK DRIVE OR OTHER STORAGE DEVICES AND THE DATA CANNOT BE RECOVERED TOSHIBA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGE OR LOSS OF DATA OR ANY OTHER DAMAGE RESULTING...

Page 3: ...ollowing measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help NOTE Only Peripherals complying with the FCC Class B limits may be attached to this equipment Operation with no...

Page 4: ...ber REN of the modem which is 0 6B The modem connects to the telephone line by means of a standard jack called the USOC RJ11C Type of Service Your modem is designed to be used on standard device telephone lines Connection to telephone company provided coin service central office implemented systems is prohibited Connection to party lines service is subject to State tariffs If you have any question...

Page 5: ...rotection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful to use a computer or other electronic device to send any message via a telephone fax machine unless such message clearly contains in a margin at the top or bottom of each transmitted page or on the first page of the transmission the date and time it is sent and an identification of the business other entity or individual sending the message and the telephone...

Page 6: ...valence Number REN and an explanation notice similar to the following The Ringer Equivalence Number REN of this device can be found on the label affixed to your computer NOTICE The Ringer Equivalence Number REN assigned to each terminal device provides an indication of the maximum number of terminals allowed to be connected to a telephone interface The termination on an interface may consist of an...

Page 7: ...risk of interference to other devices or services is perceived or identified as harmful If you are uncertain of the policy that applies on the use of wireless devices in a specific organization or environment e g airports you are encouraged to ask for authorization to use the Wireless LAN device prior to turning on the equipment Regulatory Information The Toshiba Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card must be...

Page 8: ... comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy If not installed and used in accordance with the instructions it may cause harmful interference to radio communications How...

Page 9: ...imized This device has been tested with Wireless LAN FCC ID CJ6PA3171WL for co location requirements This device and its antenna s must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter NOTE Changes or modifications made to this equipment not expressly approved by Toshiba or parties authorized by Toshiba could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Int...

Page 10: ...ba is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by unauthorized modification of the devices included with this Bluetooth Cards from Toshiba or the substitution or attachment of connecting cables and equipment other than specified by Toshiba The correction of interference caused by such unauthorized modification substitution or attachment will be the responsibility of the user...

Page 11: ...on Systems Inc with all rights reserved Under the copyright laws this guide cannot be reproduced in any form without the prior written permission of Toshiba No patent liability is assumed however with respect to the use of the information contained herein 2002 by Toshiba America Information Systems Inc All rights reserved Export Administration Regulation This document contains technical data that ...

Page 12: ...ks SelectServ is a trademark of Toshiba America Information Systems Inc and or Toshiba Corporation CompuServe is a registered trademark of America Online Inc Dolby Manufactured by Toshiba under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Microsoft Windows DirectX and DirectShow are registered trademarks and Windows Media is a trademark of Micr...

Page 13: ...ns 25 Chapter 1 Finding Your Way Around 26 Making sure you have everything 26 Finding where everything is located 26 Front with the display panel closed 27 Back 28 Right side 29 Left side 29 Front with the display panel open 30 Underside 33 Indicator panels 34 System indicator panel 34 Keyboard indicator panel 35 Display system buttons 36 ...

Page 14: ...9 Connecting to a network 50 Connecting to a power source 51 Connecting other external devices 53 Using the computer for the first time 53 Opening the display panel 53 Turning on the power 54 Using the TouchPad 54 Setting up your software 57 Registering your computer with Toshiba 57 Using your computer in tablet mode 58 Setting up a printer 60 Customizing your computer s settings 61 Powering off t...

Page 15: ...iskettes 73 Inserting and removing diskettes 73 Copying documents to a diskette 74 Taking care of diskettes 75 Backing up your work 75 Restoring your work 76 Using a DVD drive 76 Inserting discs CD or DVD 77 Removing discs CD or DVD 78 Caring for CDs and DVDs 79 Playing audio 80 Setting up for communications 81 Connecting your computer to a network 81 An overview of using the Internet 82 The Inter...

Page 16: ...harging batteries 89 Charging the batteries 90 Using a battery charger 91 Monitoring battery power 91 Determining remaining battery power 92 What to do when the battery runs low 92 Conserving battery power 93 Setting a power usage mode 94 Using battery alarms 95 Setting battery alarms 95 Turning off the display automatically 96 Enabling the screen saver 96 Changing the battery 97 Removing the batt...

Page 17: ...ut when you turn on the computer 105 Adjusting the quality of the external display 105 Display limitations 106 Using tablet mode 106 Preparing to use the tablet 106 Using tablet mode 108 Using the Toshiba tablet pen 111 Returning the computer to its original configuration 112 Using PC Cards 112 Inserting a PC Card 113 Removing a PC Card 113 Hot swapping PC Cards 114 Using an SD card 115 Installing...

Page 18: ...ccessing a LAN 127 Exchanging data with another computer 128 Transferring application files 128 Setting up a direct cable connection 129 Setting up a wireless connection 129 Accessing the wireless modules using your system tray 129 Using Bluetooth 131 Using audio features 132 Using external speakers or headphones 132 Recording sounds 133 Using a microphone 133 Adjusting recording settings 134 Powe...

Page 19: ...151 Viewing existing key assignments 153 Changing or removing existing key assignments 153 Hotkey utility 153 TOSHIBA Console 154 Customize Your Computer 155 Network 156 Security 156 TOSHIBA Controls 156 Power Management 157 Toshiba Hardware Setup 160 The Toshiba Rotation Utility 162 Tablet and Pen Settings 163 Chapter 8 Keeping Your Files Safe 166 Using passwords in the Windows operating system 1...

Page 20: ... The Windows XP operating system can help you 181 Resolving a hardware conflict 181 A plan of action 182 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own 182 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 184 Memory card problems 185 Power and the batteries 186 Keyboard problems 188 Display problems 188 Disk drive problems 190 Problems with the DVD ROM drive 192 Sound system problems 194 PC Card problems 194 Printe...

Page 21: ...ord 210 With a password 211 Power usage mode 212 Standby Mode 213 Hibernation mode 214 Display modes 215 Display brightness 215 Wireless device enable disable 216 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 216 Keyboard hot keys 217 Appendix B Power Cable Connectors 218 USA and Canada 218 United Kingdom 218 Australia 218 Europe 218 Glossary 219 Index 235 ...

Page 22: ...It offers exciting features and easy Internet access This guide This guide introduces the computer s features You can Read the entire guide from beginning to end Skim through and stop when a topic interests you Use the table of contents and the index to find specific information If you are new to computers or have not used a notebook computer before read through the first couple of chapters to fam...

Page 23: ...e instructions as follows DANGER This icon indicates the existence of a hazard that could result in death or serious bodily injury if the safety instruction is not observed WARNING This icon indicates the existence of a hazard that could result in bodily injury if the safety instruction is not observed CAUTION This icon indicates the existence of a hazard that could result in damage to equipment o...

Page 24: ...dicates the definition of a term used in the text Other documentation Your computer comes with the following documentation This electronic version of the user s guide Guides for other programs that may come preinstalled on your computer and for additional programs on your Recovery CDs Accessories information which lists accessories available from Toshiba and explains how to order them The Microsof...

Page 25: ...ervice options Toshiba offers a full line of service options built around its SelectServTM warranty programs For more information visit Toshiba s Web site at Toshiba com If you have a problem or need to contact Toshiba see If Something Goes Wrong on page 175 ...

Page 26: ... parts of the computer Making sure you have everything Before you do anything else consult the Quick Start Card that shipped with your computer to make sure you received everything If any items are missing or damaged contact your authorized Toshiba representative or your network administrator Finding where everything is located The next few pages take you on a guided tour of your computer ...

Page 27: ...e control dial lets you adjust the volume of the system speakers Battery lock Holds the battery securely in place Battery lock indicator Indicator glows red when battery is locked Display release button Pressing this button opens the computer display panel System indicator panel The system indicator panel is made up of several status lights that provide information about various system functions S...

Page 28: ... connect an external monitor For more information see Using external display devices on page 104 USB 2 0 ports The two USB Universal Serial Bus ports provide a connection for USB peripherals DEFINITION USB 2 0 is a peripheral expansion standard that supports a data transfer rate of up to 480 Mbps for peripherals such as keyboards and pointing devices USB peripherals have a single standard for cabl...

Page 29: ...ore information see Using a computer lock on page 63 Left side Compact Flash eject button Allows easy removal of Compact Flash memory cards Compact Flash CF Type II slot Compact Flash memory is available in 32 64 and 128 and 512 MB sizes PC Card slot A PC Card slot allows you to use Type II PC Cards A shutter door protects the slot Hard disk drive cover Security lock slot Compact Flash Compact Fla...

Page 30: ...se an SD card SD indicator light glows when the SD slot is in use Front with the display panel open To view the front of the computer with the display panel open 1 Locate the display release button on the front of the computer 2 Press the button and lift the display panel 3 Adjust the display panel to a comfortable viewing angle CAUTION To avoid damaging the display panel be careful when opening a...

Page 31: ...r on page 54 Power button lock Locks power on Function keys Used with the Fn key activate several different system functions For more information see Hot Keys on page 210 TouchPad enables you to move the cursor with the stroke of a finger For more information see Using the TouchPad on page 54 Screen and Keyboard Power button Keyboard indicator panel Toshiba tablet pen tablet TouchPad Primary contr...

Page 32: ...ze keyboard For more information see Using the keyboard on page 66 NOTE For environments that do not permit wireless use or instruct you to turn off all radio devices for example aboard commercial aircraft you should turn the wireless antenna switch off Keyboard indicator panel These lights provide information about various keyboard functions See Keyboard indicator panel on page 35 for details Win...

Page 33: ...hat the screen rotates clockwise and folds down to be used as a writing tablet See Using tablet mode on page 106 for details Underside Battery pack Lets you to use your computer when a standard electrical outlet is not available For further information about using the battery see Mobile Computing on page 86 Expansion memory cover Covers the expansion memory slot Battery pack Expansion memory cover...

Page 34: ...ff or in a low power standby mode Glows green when the computer is on Flashes amber when you power down the computer using the Standby command May flash amber if the computer is overheating Battery light Indicates the status of the battery Flashes amber when you are running on battery power and the battery charge is running low Is off when you are running on battery power and the battery charge is...

Page 35: ... the keyboard indicator panel provide information about keyboard functions Caps lock light The light on the Caps lock key glows green when the Caps lock is on Cursor control light Glows green when the cursor control overlay is on When this light is on pressing an overlay key moves the cursor as shown by the white arrow or command printed on the key instead of the letter printed on the top of the k...

Page 36: ...multaneously once Down button Programmable button Up button Programmable button Enter menu button Programmable button To use the Enter feature click once To use the Menu feature click and hold the button down until the following Tablet menu appears Sample Tablet menu Windows Security button Down button Up button Enter menu button Auto Rotation Utility Instant Security Power Management Utility Adju...

Page 37: ...5 375 x 8 375 ver 2 4 0 Use the Up or Down buttons to move to the item you would like to quickly access and then press the Enter menu button to select it For more information on the functions of Tablet menu items see Tablet and Pen Settings on page 163 ...

Page 38: ...d designed to be used in a variety of circumstances and locations Creating a computer friendly environment Place the computer on a flat surface that is large enough for the computer and any other items you are using such as a printer Leave enough space around the computer and other equipment to provide adequate ventilation Otherwise they may overheat To keep your computer in prime operating condit...

Page 39: ...s in temperature or humidity and sources of temperature change such as air conditioner vents or heaters Extreme heat cold or humidity Keeping yourself comfortable Strain and stress injuries are becoming more common as people spend more time using their computers With a little care and proper use of the equipment you can work comfortably throughout the day WARNING Using the computer keyboard incorr...

Page 40: ...f you use a paper holder set it at about the same height and distance as the screen Seating and posture When using your computer maintain good posture with your body relaxed and your weight distributed evenly Proper seating is a primary factor in reducing work strain Some people find a backless chair more comfortable than a conventional chair Whichever type you choose use the following guidelines ...

Page 41: ...ores Sit with your back straight so that your knees hips and elbows form approximately 90 degree angles when you work Avoid slumping forward or leaning back too far Lighting Proper lighting can improve the visibility of the display and reduce eyestrain Position the display panel or external monitor so that sunlight or bright indoor lighting does not reflect off the screen Use tinted windows or sha...

Page 42: ...reen for long periods can cause eyestrain Look away from the computer frequently and focus your eyes on a distant object for at least thirty seconds Precautions Avoid spilling liquids on the computer s keyboard If you do spill a liquid that gets into the keyboard turn off the computer immediately Leave the computer turned off overnight to give it time to dry out before you use it again If a drive ...

Page 43: ...C outlet on page 51 To register your computer online or to sign up for an Internet account you must connect the built in modem to a telephone line See Connecting the modem on page 49 Before starting to use your computer you may also want to Add more memory Connect a mouse see Connecting an external USB mouse on page 48 Connect a full size keyboard see Connecting an external USB keyboard on page 48...

Page 44: ...l or remove a memory module while the DVD ROM drive power is on CAUTION Installing a memory module with the computer s power on may damage the computer the module or both If the computer is on begin at step 1 otherwise skip to step 3 1 If the computer is on click Start Turn Off Computer The Turn off computer window appears 2 Click Turn Off The operating system turns off the computer 3 Unplug and r...

Page 45: ...mputer 6 Using a standard Phillips no 1 screwdriver unscrew the screw that secures the memory slot cover then remove the memory slot cover Removing the memory slot cover screws 7 Place the screw and the cover in a safe place so that you can retrieve them later Expansion memory cover ...

Page 46: ...t into the computer 8 Remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging 9 Holding the memory module by its edges so that the gold connector bar faces the slot fit the module into the socket 10 Gently press down on the memory module connector until the clips snap into place Do not force the module into position The memory module should be level when secured in place Inserting the memory mo...

Page 47: ...y module If you need to remove a memory module 1 Complete steps 1 7 in Installing a memory module on page 44 to shut down the computer and expose the memory module s 2 Pull the clips away from the memory module The memory module pops partially out of the slot Pulling the clips away from the memory module 3 Carefully remove the module from the slot 4 Replace the memory slot cover and the screw 5 Re...

Page 48: ... same time Connecting an external USB keyboard You can attach an external standard keyboard to a USB port on your computer provided the keyboard is USB compatible NOTE The emulation Fn key is not supported when using a USB keyboard Connecting a printer You can connect a local USB printer to your computer If the printer has a USB interface you can connect it directly to the computer You also need a...

Page 49: ...AN or a larger corporate wide area network WAN For specific information about connecting to a LAN or WAN consult your network administrator Send a fax directly from your computer For more information regarding your system s V 92 modem visit the Toshiba web site at www pcsupport toshiba com Connecting to a phone line Before you can communicate using the modem you need to connect it to a telephone l...

Page 50: ... the modem Now you re ready to send a fax or use the modem to connect to an online service or the Internet For more information on using a modem see Setting up for communications on page 125 HINT If you are using a telephone line at home disable Call Waiting before you connect through the modem Call Waiting interrupts transmission Connecting to a network To learn how to use your computer s LAN or ...

Page 51: ...Connecting to an AC outlet The AC adapter enables you to power the computer from a wall outlet and to charge the computer s battery DANGER Hold the power cable by its plug when you connect disconnect it Do NOT pull the cable itself Doing so may damage the power cable and result in a short circuit or electric shock To connect AC power to the computer 1 Connect the power cable to the AC adapter Conn...

Page 52: ...se fire or electric shock Never modify forcibly bend place heavy objects on top of or apply heat to the power cable If the power cable becomes damaged or the plug overheats dis continue use There is a risk of electric shock Never remove the power plug from the outlet with wet hands Doing so may cause an electric shock CAUTION Use of the wrong AC adapter could damage your computer Toshiba assumes n...

Page 53: ...ging the battery on page 97 Connecting other external devices For more information on attaching other external devices such as a keyboard and diskette drive see Expansion Options on page 102 Using the computer for the first time For information on connecting devices see Setting up your computer on page 43 Opening the display panel 1 Press the display release button 2 Lift the display panel CAUTION...

Page 54: ...cond CAUTION Never turn off the computer while any of the drives is in use Doing so may damage the media in use and result in loss of data 4 The preinstalled operating system will load automatically CAUTION When you turn on the computer for the first time don t turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely Using the TouchPad The TouchPad the small smooth square cutout l...

Page 55: ... the buttons to open a program or file or to get information about an icon Primary and secondary control buttons When you want to click or choose an item use the TouchPad to move the pointer cursor to the item Once the pointer cursor is positioned you can double tap the TouchPad or click the buttons to open a program or file or to get information about an icon The control buttons are adjacent to t...

Page 56: ... enable disable TouchPad setting 1 Click Start Control Panel The Control Panel window appears 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware 3 Click Mouse Properties The Mouse Properties window appears 4 Click the TouchPAD ON OFF tab The TouchPAD ON OFF tab view window appears Sample Mouse Properties window 5 Select Disable or Enable whichever is appropriate 6 Click Apply 7 Click OK ...

Page 57: ...er License Agreement and click Next 3 Enter your name and the name of your company or organization and click Next 4 Enter the information about your computer NOTE If your computer has the Microsoft Windows XP Professional operating system and will be connected to a network consult your system administrator before you choose your computer name and network settings 5 Set the correct date time and ti...

Page 58: ... computer in tablet mode One of your computer s features is a convertible display that allows you to use the screen much as you would a writing tablet Rotating the screen By simply rotating and folding the screen over the keyboard your system is ready to use in tablet mode with the included Toshiba tablet pen located at the edge of the screen CAUTION When rotating LCD screen of your computer be su...

Page 59: ...Commander allowing you to quickly execute commands for example changing the layout of the screen from landscape to portrait by drawing a pre assigned symbol on the screen For details on using Symbol Commander refer to the online help with the application Your computer came with applications already installed specifically designed to work with the tablet feature of the system For more information o...

Page 60: ...inters and Faxes The Printers and Faxes window appears 2 Click Add a Printer The Add Printer Wizard appears Sample Add Printer Wizard 3 Follow the on screen instructions to set up your printer TECHNICAL NOTE Some printers require a specific installation process In this case the Windows XP Professional Add Printer Wizard will display an error message If this happens refer to your printer installati...

Page 61: ...ed into a power source even though the computer is off to fully charge the battery When the battery light glows green the battery is fully charged Guidelines for powering off the computer If you have work in progress and if you are not connected to a network use the Hibernate command to save your system settings to the hard disk so that when you turn on the computer again you automatically return ...

Page 62: ...160 If you have an action feature set the computer will perform that action Nothing Standby Hibernate For more information see Power Management on page 157 Different ways to turn the computer on and off Pressing the power button isn t the only way to turn on and off the computer Alternatives include Using Hot Key combinations Opening and closing the display panel For more information see Using Hib...

Page 63: ...nistrator for suggestions for appropriate cleaning products Moving the computer Before moving your computer even across the room make sure all disk activity has ended the drive in use light stops glowing and all external peripheral cables are disconnected Using a computer lock You may want to secure your computer to a heavy object such as your desk The easiest way to do this is to purchase an opti...

Page 64: ... for your computer 5 375 x 8 375 ver 2 4 0 2 Pass the locking end through the loop 3 Insert the cable s locking end into the security lock slot on your computer then engage the locking device The computer is now securely locked ...

Page 65: ...t to the disk You will lose all unsaved work if for example a system error occurs and you must restart your computer or your battery runs out of charge while you are working Your computer can be configured to warn you when the battery is running low See Setting battery alarms on page 95 HINT Some programs have an automatic save feature which you can turn on This feature saves your file to the hard...

Page 66: ...m at its optimal level Consult your Windows XP operating system documentation for more information on these and other utilities Always use the proper procedure to power off the computer See Powering down the computer on page 134 TECHNICAL NOTE The operating system records information such as your desktop setup during its shutdown procedure If you don t let the operating system shut down details su...

Page 67: ... upper case the number and symbol keys are not affected The light on the Caps Lock key glows when you press the Caps Lock key Making your keyboard emulate a full size keyboard Although your computer s keyboard layout is compatible with a standard full size keyboard it has fewer keys A standard full size keyboard has two Enter Ctrl and Alt keys editing keys cursor positioning keys and a numeric key...

Page 68: ...Press Fn and Enter simultaneously to simulate the Enter key on the numeric pad of the enhanced keyboard Ctrl Fn and Alt keys Ctrl Fn and Alt keys The Ctrl Fn and Alt keys do different things depending on the program you are using For more information see your program documentation Function keys The function keys not to be confused with the Fn key are the 12 keys at the top of the keyboard Function...

Page 69: ...puter s keyboard has two keys located at the top right of the keyboard that have special functions in the operating system Start key Opens the Start menu Application key Has the same function as the secondary mouse or TouchPad button Overlay keys The keys with numbers and symbols on the front of them form the numeric and cursor overlay This overlay lets you enter numeric data or control the cursor...

Page 70: ...ly The numeric mode light glows when the numeric overlay is on Once the numeric overlay is turned on To Procedure Type lowercase letters Press and hold down Fn while you type the letters Type uppercase letters Press Fn and Shift simultaneously while you type the letters Use the cursor control keys Press and hold down Shift while you use the overlay keys then release Shift to return to the numeric ...

Page 71: ...press F10 again The cursor control mode light on the keyboard indicator panel goes out Starting a program The easiest way to start a program is to double click the name of the file that contains the information you want to work on To find the file use My Computer or Windows Explorer If you prefer to open the program first you have the following options Double click the icon for the program on your...

Page 72: ...our information will be lost Your computer can be configured to warn you when the battery is running low see Using battery alarms on page 95 Many programs offer a feature that saves documents at regular intervals such as every 15 minutes Check your programs documentation to see whether they have an automatic save feature To save A file you are updating open the program s File menu and click Save A...

Page 73: ...on now 2 In the File menu of your program click Print The program displays a Print dialog box 3 Click OK to print Using diskettes To use diskettes you must connect the optional external USB diskette drive to the USB port on the back of the computer See Using the optional external USB diskette drive on page 103 for more information Inserting and removing diskettes 1 Insert a diskette into the inser...

Page 74: ... the computer 2 Insert a diskette into the drive 3 Double click the My Computer icon The operating system opens the My Computer window 4 Double click the drive that contains the file you want to copy The operating system displays the contents of the drive 5 Double click the folder that contains the file then click the file you want to copy HINT Use the Ctrl or Shift key to select more than one fil...

Page 75: ... not use cleaning fluids Avoid Sliding back the protective metal cover Touching the magnetic surface of a diskette Fingerprints can prevent the drive from reading the data held on a diskette Twisting or bending a diskette Placing heavy objects on your diskettes Eating smoking or using erasers near your diskettes Foreign particles can damage the surface Backing up your work To back up several files...

Page 76: ...store Wizard to restore information from your backup media to your hard disk TECHNICAL NOTE When restoring files the backup program prompts you if you try to overwrite a file that already exists on the hard disk Make sure the backup version is the one you want before overwriting the existing file Using a DVD drive Your computer may come with an external DVD ROM drive that can read CDs and DVDs ...

Page 77: ... 2 Make sure the drive in use indicator light is off 3 Press the drive s eject button The disc tray slides partially out of the drive about 1 inch HINT The drive won t open if the computer s power is off 4 Grasp the tray and pull it fully open Drive tray fully extended 5 Hold the disc by its edges and check that it is free of dust If the disc is dusty clean it as described in Problems with the DVD...

Page 78: ...correctly it may jam the drive If this happens contact your network administrator for assistance 9 Push the disc tray in by pressing gently on the center of the tray until it clicks into place You are ready to use the disc Playing a CD or DVD For information on playing a disc see Using a DVD drive on page 76 Removing discs CD or DVD To remove a disc with the computer turned on 1 Press the eject bu...

Page 79: ...y in to close it Caring for CDs and DVDs Store your discs in their original containers to protect them from scratches and keep them clean Never bend a disc or place heavy objects on top of it Never apply a label to or otherwise mar the surface of a disc Hold a disc by its outside edge Fingerprints on the surface can prevent the drive from reading the data properly Avoid exposing discs to direct su...

Page 80: ...usting the controls on your operating system s Windows MediaTM Player you can control the playing of those files To access the Windows MediaTM Player click Start then click Windows Media Player Sample Windows MediaTM Player screen With your pointing device use the Windows MediaTM Player screen as you would an audio control panel Rewind Stop Previous track Next track Mute Volume Play control Fast f...

Page 81: ...age 49 for details Connecting your computer to a network To access a network At the office connect the computer to a Local Area Network LAN For specific information about connecting to the LAN consult your network administrator Use your computer s optional Wi Fi capability to connect to a wireless LAN While you are at home or traveling you need a dial up connection Ask your network administrator f...

Page 82: ...ion of thousands of networks and millions of computers around the world connected by communications lines They all work together to share information The World Wide Web The World Wide Web or Web is a subset of the Internet a collection of interlinked documents located on computers connected to the Internet that work together using a specific Internet protocol called Hypertext Transfer Protocol HTT...

Page 83: ...ection A Web browser An Internet Service Provider ISP account The Microsoft Web browser Internet Explorer is automatically configured on your system so that when you first start it it guides you through signing up for a new ISP account or assists you in setting up your computer to work with your existing ISP Once you have established an ISP account you can connect to the Internet 1 Connect your co...

Page 84: ...specifically designed to help you look for information Internet features The Internet offers many types of communication tools to help you perform many tasks Internet email To send and receive email of your own you need a mailbox on the Web or an email address If you have an account with an ISP you can probably set up an email address at the same time as you sign up for the service Internet chat r...

Page 85: ... the Web or downloading transferring data from a site on the Web to your computer There are several ways to upload or download data It can be as simple as attaching a file or document to an email or you can use the File Transfer Protocol FTP features of your Web browser to transfer large amounts of data Toshiba s online resources Toshiba maintains a number of online sites to which you can connect ...

Page 86: ...y efficiency Many of these energy saving features have been set by Toshiba We recommend you leave these features active allowing your computer to operate at its maximum energy efficiency so that you can use it for longer periods while traveling Running the computer on battery power The computer contains a removable lithium ion Li ion battery that provides power when you are away from an AC outlet ...

Page 87: ...a docking station if applicable to your system for an extended period more than a month the battery may fail to retain a charge This may shorten the life of the battery and the battery light may not indicate a low battery condition The computer has an internal lithium ion Li ion real time clock RTC battery The RTC battery powers the RTC memory that stores your system configuration settings and the...

Page 88: ...ttery light glows green If you have extra batteries rotate their use If you will not be using the system for an extended period more than one month remove the battery Disconnect the AC adapter when the battery is fully charged Overcharging makes the battery hot and shortens life If you are not going to use the computer for more than eight hours disconnect the AC adapter Store spare batteries in a ...

Page 89: ... materials If a battery is leaking or damaged replace it immediately Use protective gloves when handling a damaged battery To replace the battery use an identical battery that you can purchase through toshibaaccessories com A reverse polarity condition should be avoided with all batteries The battery is designed so that it cannot be installed to cause reverse polarity Charge the battery only in th...

Page 90: ...y not start charging immediately under the following conditions The battery is extremely hot or cold To ensure that the battery charges to its full capacity wait until it reaches room temperature The battery is almost completely discharged Leave the power connected and the battery should begin charging after a few minutes The battery charges the RTC battery During normal use the battery keeps the ...

Page 91: ...the accessories information sheet or Toshiba s Web site at toshibaaccessories com Monitoring battery power The computer s battery light gives you an indication of the battery s current charge No illumination means the battery is not in use and the AC Adapter is not connected Green means the battery is fully charged Amber means the battery is charging AC Adapter connected Flashing amber means the b...

Page 92: ...rce and battery power remaining section displays the current charge state of the battery The value is shown as a percentage of remaining battery charge TECHNICAL NOTE The computer drains the battery faster at low temperatures Check your remaining charge frequently if you are working in temperatures below 50 degrees Fahrenheit The computer calculates the remaining battery charge based on your curre...

Page 93: ...ion mode enabled the default the computer copies the details of your open programs and files to the hard disk before shutting down Conserving battery power How long a fully charged battery lasts when you are using the computer depends on a number of factors such as How the computer is configured How much you use the display panel instead of an external monitor How much you use the hard disk and ot...

Page 94: ...ing system power settings 1 Click Start Control Panel The Control Panel window appears 2 Click Performance and Maintenance 3 Click the Toshiba Power Saver icon The TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window appears Sample TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window By changing the options that appear in the Power Saver Properties dialog box and clicking OK you can reconfigure that function ...

Page 95: ...pop up window 2 While continuing to press Fn press F2 until you select the desired power usage mode 3 Release the Fn key The computer is now in the selected mode Using battery alarms You can configure the computer to warn you when the battery is running low Setting battery alarms You can set two alarms Each alarm can be set to alert you when a specified percentage of remaining battery power has be...

Page 96: ...save power it s a good idea to set the display to turn off automatically when you re not using the computer You can do this in several ways Use the Display Properties to enable the blank screen saver Use the Power Saver Properties to turn off the LCD panel after a certain amount of time has passed Enabling the screen saver 1 Click Start Control Panel 2 Click Appearance and Themes 3 Click Display T...

Page 97: ...ck the up and down buttons to set the number of minutes of inactivity before the display turns off automatically 7 Click Apply then OK Changing the battery When your battery has run out of power you have two options plug in the AC Adapter or install a fresh battery TECHNICAL NOTE To avoid losing any data save your files and then either completely shut down your computer or put it into Hibernation ...

Page 98: ...the casing or short circuit the terminals To remove the battery 1 Save your work 2 Shut down and turn off the computer 3 Remove all cables connected to the computer 4 Turn the computer over 5 Slide the battery lock up and slide the release latch to the left 6 Insert a fingertip in the battery pack recessed area and pull the discharged battery module out of the computer Unlocking the battery ...

Page 99: ... a charged battery 1 Wipe the terminals of the charged battery with a clean cloth to ensure a good connection 2 Insert the charged battery into the slot The battery has been designed so that you cannot install it with reverse polarity CAUTION If the battery does not slide into the slot easily remove the battery and try again Avoid forcing the battery into position 3 Turn the computer right side up...

Page 100: ...y be illegal Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations Use only batteries recommended by Toshiba The materials that came with your computer may include an insert regarding the disposal of batteries If not check with your local government for information on where to recycle or dispose of old batteries Traveling tips The environmental precautions listed in Selecting a pla...

Page 101: ...375 x 8 375 ver 2 4 0 manuals power cables diskettes etc See your dealer for more information NOTE When traveling by air you may be required to put your notebook through airport security The X ray equipment used will not harm your computer ...

Page 102: ...h your computer or visit toshibaaccessories com Using your computer at the office By connecting an external full size keyboard an external monitor a mouse and a printer you can work with your computer as if it were a standard office model You can connect a monitor and USB compatible devices such as the keyboard mouse and printer directly to the computer For information on connecting a mouse and a ...

Page 103: ...tach the optional external USB diskette drive to a USB port on the computer Optional external USB diskette drive and connector cable TECHNICAL NOTE You may attach the optional external USB diskette drive while the computer is on or off If you attempt to access the drive when it is not attached to the computer you will receive an error message To attach the optional external USB diskette drive cabl...

Page 104: ... the computer Alternatively if you have a PC Card SCSI adapter you can use a SCSI CD ROM drive Using external display devices Your computer comes with a built in LCD display but you can easily attach an external monitor to your computer if you need a larger screen To do this 1 Connect the monitor s video cable to the RGB monitor port on the back of the computer 2 Connect the monitor s power cable ...

Page 105: ...ttings in the following order Built in display panel only Built in display panel and external monitor simultaneously External monitor only 3 Release the Fn key TECHNICAL NOTE You can also change these settings using the Display Properties Box Adjusting the quality of the external display To obtain the best picture quality from your external display device you may need to adjust the video settings ...

Page 106: ...he LCD Display Stretch option enabled and the Display area resolution set to 640 x 480 or 800 x 600 the image on the internal display panel may appear stretched Using tablet mode One of your computer s features is a convertible display that allows you to use the screen much as you would a writing tablet Your computer came with applications already installed specifically designed to work with the t...

Page 107: ... CAUTION When rotating LCD screen of your computer be sure to slowly turn the screen in the proper direction and not apply excessive force or speed Rotating the display panel clockwise 180o 4 Flip the display latch so it points toward the back of the LCD screen 5 Fold the display panel down flat over the keyboard The display latch will click and lock the screen in tablet position ...

Page 108: ...ally rotate to primary portrait view For more information on changing tablet screen settings see The Toshiba Rotation Utility on page 162 Using tablet mode 1 Press the dimple at the bottom of the Toshiba tablet pen to remove it from the slot at the edge of the display panel Removing the Toshiba tablet pen from the slot on the tablet Display latch ...

Page 109: ...ablet After placing the screen in tablet mode be sure to calibrate the screen using the Tablet and Pen Settings screen There are two ways to open this screen To open Tablet and Pen Settings through the Control Panel 1 Click Start and select Control Panel 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware 3 Click Tablet and Pen settings The Tablet and Pen Settings screen appears ...

Page 110: ...k OK To open the Tablet and Pen Settings screen through the TOSHIBA Console 1 Click Start then point to All Programs 2 Point to TOSHIBA Console then click TOSHIBA Console selection The TOSHIBA Console window appears 3 Click the Table and Pen Settings icon The Tablet and Pen Settings screen appears 4 Click the Calibrate button on the Settings tab the default tab displayed and follow the on screen i...

Page 111: ...the keyboard Using the Toshiba tablet pen Use the Toshiba tablet pen as you would a mouse or other pointing device For example you can execute mouse type commands in the same manner you normally would To move the pointing icon or cursor on the tablet simply drag the Toshiba tablet pen across the tablet To click a button gently press the Toshiba tablet pen on it one click To launch an application f...

Page 112: ...rmal position facing the keyboard 5 Flip the display latch toward the LCD screen Using PC Cards You may insert a Type II card into the computer s PC Card slot PC Cards are credit card sized expansion cards that greatly increase the capabilities of your computer Some PC Cards combine several functions Multifunction cards allow you to get the most out of your PC Card slot Most PC Cards conform to th...

Page 113: ...rd comes with its own version of Card and Socket Services you should use the files included in the operating system To insert a PC Card 1 Locate the PC Card slot on the left side of the computer 2 Insert the PC Card Inserting a PC Card 3 When the card is almost all the way into the slot push firmly but gently to ensure a firm connection with the computer Avoid forcing the card into position Removi...

Page 114: ...s Although you can insert a PC Card at any time remember not to remove a card while it is in use Otherwise you could lose valuable information For example Never remove a hard disk card or CD ROM drive card while the system is accessing the card Never remove a network card while you are connected to the network Never remove a SCSI card while any of the SCSI devices connected to it are operating DEF...

Page 115: ...ed Wait for the SD indicator light to go out Installing SD card drivers During installation of the SD card drivers one or more dialog boxes may appear indicating that the driver is not digitally signed The message may appear as Digital Signature not found About Secure Digital Emulation from Toshiba Click Yes to continue Installing the SD card in the SD slot To insert an SD card turn the card so th...

Page 116: ...card drive with the Windows operating system format see Formatting an SD Card in the preceding section you may be unable to stop or eject your card If this occurs try restarting the computer Using Standby or Hibernate while using the SD card It is recommended that you do not select Standby or Hibernation mode while an SD card is in use If you do so your system may not enter Standby or Hibernation ...

Page 117: ...ove an SD card press the card inward to release it The card pops out slightly The device name will disappear only after you have physically removed the card from your computer CAUTION Removing the SD card without the eject utility may result in lost data on your SD card ...

Page 118: ...ures and enhancements including New system file protection A system restore function allowing you to rollback the system to its previous mode An improved help center support automation and automatic Windows operating system update Wizards to simplify setting up your home network Ability to share one Internet connection among multiple PCs An automatic discovery feature that allows your computer to ...

Page 119: ...at you are doing Its icons provide shortcuts to programs documents files folders system features and components Open applications also have Forward and Backward buttons to allow navigation through folders documents and Web sites For example you can personalize the taskbar to include Quick Launch icons and also your favorite URL addresses or local folders and programs DEFINITION URL stands for Unif...

Page 120: ...ck the secondary button 2 Click Properties The Display Properties window appears 3 Click the Desktop tab 4 Click the Customize Desktop button 5 Click the Web tab 6 Follow the instructions to set up your desktop Adding components to the Web contentinterface 1 Point to an empty space on the desktop and click the secondary button 2 Click on Properties The Display Properties window appear 3 Click the ...

Page 121: ...ng system enables you to customize the way you view your desktop and browse the files and folders on your local computer or network file server You can specify that Items that normally require a double click will open with a single click Folders will open in their own window instead of in the same window Folders are accompanied by a list of common tasks instead of being displayed alone The options...

Page 122: ...og box 3 Click the preferred options 4 Click Apply then OK Personalizing individual windows Just as you can display a Web page on your desktop you can also display a Web page in an individual window If you subscribe to the Web page it can be automatically updated on a regular basis For example using this Web integration feature you can monitor weather game scores stock prices or headlines all in t...

Page 123: ...ay one or more customizable toolbars at the top of a window As you browse the operating system detects the kind of information presented in the window and automatically displays the appropriate toolbar buttons and menus You can also add these toolbars to the taskbar Sample toolbar locations Address bar Standard buttons ...

Page 124: ...em display the name of the folder and brief information about how to use the folder This means displaying an individual window as a Web page 1 Click Start then click My Computer The My Computer window appears Toolbar element Description Address Bar Opens Web pages programs folders or documents By default the address bar shows your current location and whether it is a folder or a Web page You can b...

Page 125: ...sks in folders 5 Click Apply then OK Sample Control Panel window as a Web page The addition of the name of the folder and instructions for how to use the folder on the left give the window the appearance of a Web page Setting up for communications In order to connect to the Internet use an online service or communicate across the telephone lines with another computer you need A modem one comes wit...

Page 126: ...ed to determine the current COM port name and possibly change it To find out which port your modem is connected to in the operating system 1 Click Start click Control Panel then Printers and Other Hardware The Control Panel opens 2 Click Phone and Modem options The Phone and Modem options window appears 3 Click the Modems tab A location box appears 4 Make a note of the COM port number shown in the...

Page 127: ...a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol DHCP server If the computer is not connected to a network it may pause a few minutes as it waits for a reply To avoid this delay you can configure the Windows operating system to disable the LAN port To disable the LAN port 1 Click Start and then click Control Panel 2 Click Performance and Maintenance 3 Click the System icon and select the Hardware tab then se...

Page 128: ...rs so that their infrared ports are aligned 2 Load the synchronization program on both computers 3 Set any specific options 4 Start the transfer 5 When you have finished transferring files close the synchronization programs on both computers Transferring application files There may be instances when you will need to transfer application files from the Recovery CD that comes with your computer A CD...

Page 129: ...r 1 Click Start All Programs 2 Point to Accessories Communications and click New Connection Wizard 3 Click Next 4 Select Set up an advanced connection 5 Click Next 6 Select Connect directly to another computer 7 Choose the appropriate role for your computer Guest Host 8 Follow the on screen instructions Setting up a wireless connection For information on how to set up a wireless connection refer t...

Page 130: ...e contact a Toshiba Wireless Authorized Service Partner Network Device Switch The Network Device Switch enables quick and easy setup of Internet and network settings The Network Device Switch manages profiles captured from the computer settings for each network that you use When you select a profile your network settings change To access this utility 1 Click Start point to All Programs Network Dev...

Page 131: ...evices without the need for cables Bluetooth uses the 2 4 GHz frequency band for wireless communications Bluetooth can transmit at data rates up to 1 Mbit sec The range through walls and floors of the wireless transmission is up to 100 feet If your computer is equipped with Bluetooth and you want to enable the Bluetooth module 1 Flip the wireless antenna on off switch to the on position The antenn...

Page 132: ... internal speakers Instead of using the internal speakers you can connect headphones or a pair of external stereo speakers TECHNICAL NOTE Use amplified speakers that require an external power source Other types of speakers will be inadequate to produce sound from the computer To play back sound files through headphones or external speakers 1 Locate the headphone jack on the computer 2 Using any ne...

Page 133: ...WAV pronounced wave file is one of the formats for storing sound in files You may also record sounds as WAV files by connecting an external microphone or other sound source to the microphone jack Using a microphone 1 Connect an external microphone to the computer 2 Click Start point to All Programs Accessories Entertainment then click Sound Recorder Sample Sound Recorder screen Positioning bar Rec...

Page 134: ...t fits your needs 1 Open Sound Recorder if necessary click Start point to All Programs Accessories Entertainment then click Sound Recorder 2 In the Sound Recorder window click Edit then click Audio Properties 3 In the Audio Properties dialog box adjust the Recording Volume and Preferred device 4 Click OK Your new settings take effect the next time you record Powering down the computer When you pow...

Page 135: ...Turn Off if you are not connected to a Windows network server domain server It uses Shut down if you are connected to a Windows network server domain server Factors to consider when choosing Turn Off or Shut down No power is used while the computer is turned off This is the most efficient mode if you will be away from your computer for an extended time Restarting from Turn Off or Shut down uses th...

Page 136: ... hard disk no data is lost if the battery discharges while the computer is in Hibernation mode When starting up again this choice uses less time and battery power than the Turn Off or Shut down option But it uses a little more time and battery power to start up than the Standby option because information is being retrieved from the hard disk instead of from memory On restarting the computer return...

Page 137: ...ower down using the Standby command and the battery discharges fully your information will be lost Be sure to save your work often Using Turn Off or Shut down If you are not connected to a Windows network server domain server power off the computer as follows To turn off the computer 1 Click Start Turn off computer The Turn off computer window appears Sample Turn off computer window 2 Click Turn O...

Page 138: ...urning off more quickly In addition to the method described above you can turn off the computer by pressing the power button To use this method you first need to turn on the feature in TOSHIBA Power Saver 1 Click Start Control Panel The Control Panel window appears 2 Click Performance and Maintenance 3 Double click the Toshiba Power Saver icon The TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window appears Samp...

Page 139: ...e Plugged in section The Full Power Properties window appears 5 Click the System Power Mode tab Sample Full Power Properties window 6 Select Power Off for the option you want When I press the power button Set this option to Power Off if you want the computer to turn off when you press the power button ...

Page 140: ... outlet power 9 Click OK to close the Full Power Properties window 10 Click OK to close the TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window then close the Control Panel Starting again after Turn Off or Shut down To start the computer up again press and release the power button the on off light changes to green Using Hibernation Enabling the Hibernation command Hibernation is a default setting If it should b...

Page 141: ...tton 5 Click the System Power Mode tab 6 Select Hibernation for the options you want When I press the power button Set this option to Hibernation so that the computer will go into Hibernation mode when you press the power button When I close the lid Set this option to Hibernation so that the computer will go into Hibernation mode when you close the display panel 7 Click Override all Modes with set...

Page 142: ...settings to apply whether you are using battery power or outlet power 9 Click OK to close the Full Power Properties window 10 Click the Hibernate tab then click the Enable hibernate support check box 11 Click OK to close the TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window then close the Control Panel Going into Hibernation mode If you are not connected to a Windows network server domain server power off the...

Page 143: ...nd then powers down completely If you are connected to a Windows network server domain server follow these steps to power down the computer using Hibernation 1 Click Start then Shut Down The Shut Down window appears 2 Select Hibernate from the drop down list of options 3 Click OK The computer saves the state of the system including all open programs and files to the hard disk and then powers down ...

Page 144: ...en The computer returns to the screen you were using If you went into Hibernation mode by closing the display panel you can start the computer again by opening the display panel Using Standby If you are not connected to a Windows network server domain server power down the computer using the Standby command as follows 1 Click Start Turn off computer The Turn off computer window appears Sample Turn...

Page 145: ...hut down The Shut Down window appears 2 Select Stand by from the drop down list of options 3 Click OK The computer saves the state of all open programs and files to memory turns off the display and goes into a low power mode The on off light blinks amber to indicate the machine is in Standby mode NOTE If you power down using the Standby command and the battery discharges fully your information wil...

Page 146: ...t preset the mode 1 Click Start Control Panel The Control Panel window appears 2 Click Performance and Maintenance 3 Double click the Toshiba Power Saver icon The TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window appears Sample TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window 4 Click Details in the Plugged in section The Full Power Properties window appears 5 Click the System Power Mode tab ...

Page 147: ...n you press the power button When I close the lid Set this option to Standby so that the computer will go into Standby mode when you close the display panel When the system standby time has passed Set this option to Standby if you want the computer to automatically go into Standby mode when you haven t used it for a specified amount of time You can set the System standby time on the Power Save Mod...

Page 148: ...ing battery power or outlet power 9 Click OK to close the Full Power Properties window 10 Click OK to close the TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window then close the Control Panel Starting again from Standby To start up the computer from Standby mode press and release the power button until the on off light changes to green The computer returns to the screen you were using If you put the computer i...

Page 149: ...ls set additional options or change default options These utilities are described in this chapter Fn esse Hotkey utility TOSHIBA Console TOSHIBA Rotation utility Fn esse The operating system shortcuts and Toshiba s Fn esse program provide quick ways to open programs documents and folders from within any program without using the Start menu This section describes how to use the Fn esse program to q...

Page 150: ...d operations For more information see Hot Keys on page 210 You can assign any key that is not associated with a hot key or a keyboard overlay Starting Fn esse You can access Fn esse in one of two ways Click Start All Programs Toshiba Utilities and Fn esse Click the Fn esse icon The Fn esse keyboard appears Sample Fn esse keyboard The keys are color coded as follows Available keys are white Assigne...

Page 151: ...plorer at the same time 3 In the Explorer window highlight the program or document file you wish to assign to a key 4 Click and hold the primary button as you drag the highlighted item from Explorer to the key on the Fn esse keyboard you want to assign to it 5 Release the primary button Fn esse displays the Add Edit Command dialog box with the Description Command Line and Working Directory fields ...

Page 152: ...ct to display the Add Edit Command dialog box then complete these steps Enter the Description Command Line and Working Directory for the new Fn esse key assignment or click the Browse button to specify this information Click OK 4 To make a popup assignment select Popup to display the Application Explorer dialog box then complete these steps Select the desired folder The left side of the Applicatio...

Page 153: ...ents and the program or document to which each key is assigned To view items in a popup list click the Expand popup lists check box Changing or removing existing key assignments 1 In the Fn esse keyboard click the key you wish to change with the secondary button Fn esse displays the Assignment Type dialog box 2 To change the key assignment click Direct or Popup and continue as if you were creating...

Page 154: ...he desired option 3 Click OK TOSHIBA Console The TOSHIBA Console provides quick access to computer functions and allows you to customize a range of computer settings To access this utility 1 Click Start then point to All Programs 2 Point to TOSHIBA Console then click TOSHIBA Console selection The TOSHIBA Console window appears ...

Page 155: ...nsole offers three categories of options Customize Your Computer Network Security Customize Your Computer The options available in this category are Power Management Mouse Hotkey assignment for detailed information see Fn esse on page 149 Toshiba Hardware Setup Tablet and Pen Settings Auto Rotation Settings ...

Page 156: ...ord TOSHIBA Controls The TOHSIBA Controls allows you to select either the default Internet browser default e mail program TOSHIBA Console or custom Application to launch when you click the InTouch button in the Tablet menu For information on how to display the Tablet menu and InTouch button see Display system buttons on page 36 Sample InTouch dialog box 1 Click Start and then Control Panel 2 Click...

Page 157: ...recommends that you use the Toshiba Power Management Utility for changing system power settings The Power Management feature enables you to control your computer s power usage regardless of the source and use the many preset power modes or create one yourself To access Power Management through the TOSHIBA Console click the Power Management icon The TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window appears Sam...

Page 158: ...ctive when you click either OK or Apply Plugged in section This section has a single preset power usage mode Full Power You can create other AC power modes but Toshiba recommends use of the preset Full Power mode The windows and settings for creating and customizing AC power modes are described below Running on batteries section This section lists the preset modes along with the estimated battery ...

Page 159: ... new power mode then press Enter Customizing a power mode 1 Highlight the mode on the Power Save Modes window 2 Click Details The Properties window for the selected mode opens with the General tab displayed This tab enables you to choose an icon for your power usage mode describe the mode s characteristics and optionally associate it with a program The Name field displays the name assigned to the ...

Page 160: ...a Hardware Settings icon Sample TOSHIBA HWSetup window The TOSHIBA HWSetup window appears with tabs for the following Boot Priority Allows you to set the order of priority by which the machine searches for a device to boot from in addition to changing the network boot protocol You can also manually choose the boot up sequence by pressing the power button then quickly pressing the right or left arr...

Page 161: ...ly applies to the built in keyboard from Standby mode USB Allows you to enable or disable USB Legacy Emulation LAN Lets you enable or disable the Wake up on LAN feature and enable or disable the built in LAN Display Allows you to change various default settings for the built in LCD display and external video displays CPU Allows you to set the CPU Frequency Mode to one of Dynamically Switchable Alw...

Page 162: ...o three other display formats Primary landscape Secondary portrait Secondary landscape To change the display format 1 Click Start select All Programs select the TOSHIBA Rotation Utility program group and then click TOSHIBA Rotation Utility The Toshiba Rotation Utility screen appears Sample Toshiba Rotation Utility screen 2 Select a new display format for either PC mode or Tablet PC mode 3 Click OK...

Page 163: ...use the Toshiba Rotation Utility to change screen rotation options and settings for the tablet feature The Tablet and Pen Settings window allows you to set various options for using the tablet and pen To access Tablet and Pen Settings From the TOSHIBA Console click the Tablet and Pen Settings icon Tablet and Pen Settings window ...

Page 164: ...nd Pen Settings window While the Display tab can be used to change the screen s orientation and adjust screen brightness it is recommended that you use the Toshiba Rotation Utility see page 162 to change the screen s orientation and the Toshiba Power Saver Utility click it s icon in the System Tray to adjust screen brightness The Tablet Buttons tab allows you to specify an action when a display sy...

Page 165: ...65 Toshiba Utilities Tablet and Pen Settings 5 375 x 8 375 ver 2 4 0 The Pen Options tab allows you to set various pen options After making your selections on the Tablet and Pen Settings window click OK ...

Page 166: ...er Using passwords in the Windows operating system Setting password lets you leave your computer secure in the knowledge that nobody can access your files When you set a password you must enter the password before you can work on your computer again Toshiba supports the following types of passwords on your computer A power on password Prevents unauthorized users from starting or restarting the com...

Page 167: ... password For most users this is all the password security you ll need CAUTION Make sure you use a password you can remember easily If you ever forget your password contact your network administrator Setting a user level password To set register a user level password 1 Click Start Control Panel and click Toshiba HWSetup 2 Open the Password tab 3 Click Registered A Password dialog box appears 4 Typ...

Page 168: ...nter If you enter the password correctly the computer continues with its normal startup procedure If you enter an incorrect password the computer beeps After three incorrect attempts the system turns off automatically Using the instant user level password An instant password secures your system with a single keystroke Use this feature when you need to leave your desk for a few minutes and don t wa...

Page 169: ...another computer This password does not encrypt data on the hard disk Setting a hard disk drive master password lets you bypass the hard disk drive user password and access your hard disk in case you forget the hard disk drive user password If you choose to set a hard disk drive master password you should set it before you set a hard disk drive user password HINT The hard disk drive shipped with y...

Page 170: ...ord NOTE If you want to set a master password and your system already has a user password you must first remove the user password To set a hard disk drive master password 1 Click Start then click Run 2 In the Run box type c Program Files toshiba Windows Utilities HDDPWM HDDPWM and press Enter The Hard Disk Drive Password program HDDPWM displays a warning screen 3 To set a hard disk drive master pa...

Page 171: ...nt to store the password on a removable media click Yes otherwise click No to continue without storing the password on a removable media 10 If you are storing the password on a removable media insert the media of you choice and type the drive and file name you want to save it as or click Browse to search for the drive Press OK to continue HDDPWM saves the password on the media as a text file If yo...

Page 172: ...rogram HDDPW displays a warning screen 3 To set a hard disk drive user password read the warning and click OK 4 To quit without setting a password click Cancel 5 To set a hard disk drive user password click Register Update then Update A user password warning will appear 6 Read the warning and click Yes to continue setting the password or No to cancel 7 Type a password of up to 10 characters under ...

Page 173: ...the media as a text file If you forget your password you can open the text file on another computer and find out what the password is HDDPW displays a warning screen notifying you that the computer must be turned off and restarted in order for the change to take place 13 To finish setting the hard disk drive user password click OK The hard disk drive user password will be registered the next time ...

Page 174: ...een 3 To delete the hard disk drive user password click Delete HDDPW displays another warning and asks you whether you want to delete the hard disk drive user password 4 Type your password and press Enter If the password you typed matches the registered hard disk drive user password the password is deleted Any password service diskette made with the password is now no longer valid 5 Shut down and ...

Page 175: ...u solve many problems by yourself It covers the problems you are most likely to encounter If all else fails contact Toshiba You will find information on Toshiba s support services at the end of this chapter Problems that are easy to fix Your program stops responding If you are working with a program that suddenly freezes all operations chances are the program has stopped responding You can exit th...

Page 176: ...tep 5 4 Close the remaining programs one by one by selecting the program name then End Task To power off your computer do one of the following If you are not connected to a domain server 1 Click Start Turn off computer The Turn off computer window appears 2 Click Turn Off The computer turns off If you are connected to a domain server 1 Click the Start button then Shut down The Shut Down window app...

Page 177: ...were doing when you received the message 6 Save the file and refer to it when you contact the software manufacturer Problems when you turn on the computer These problems may occur when you turn on the power The computer will not start Make sure you attached the AC adapter and power cable properly or installed a charged battery Press and hold down the power button for a few seconds If you are using...

Page 178: ... the boot up device The computer displays the WARNING RESUME FAILURE message The computer was placed in Stand By mode and the battery has discharged Data stored in the computer s memory has been lost To charge the battery leave the computer plugged into a live wall outlet for several hours For more information see Power and the batteries on page 186 The computer displays the Non System disk or dis...

Page 179: ...e any of these problems use the options in the Startup menu to fix the problem Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to start properly you may have to change your system s configuration or verify the startup procedure to fix the problem To do this use the options in the Startup menu This section describes each option and when to use the procedure To open the Startup m...

Page 180: ...rnet They include modem speed time of day when everyone else is surfing your access can be slow and popularity of the site If accessing a particular site is very slow try later My browser can t find the URL address I typed in Make sure you separated the domain names of the address with the forward slash Check the spelling of each name and the syntax of the address carefully A single incorrect lett...

Page 181: ...tions Click a problem you would like help with from the listings and follow the on screen instructions You can connect to Support Online by clicking Support from the menu Resolving a hardware conflict If you receive an error message telling you there is a device driver conflict or a general hardware problem try using Windows Help and Support to troubleshoot the problem first For help on hardware c...

Page 182: ...e or a modem needs a channel to the computer s Central Processing Unit CPU It also needs a direct channel to the computer s memory to store information as it works These channels of communication are commonly referred to as system resources Interrupt Request Channel The channel to the CPU is called an Interrupt Request IRQ because it interrupts what the processor is doing and requests some of the ...

Page 183: ... and turn on your computer The operating system is automatically set up to accommodate the new device If you install an older legacy device that the operating system cannot recognize the operating system may have difficulty assigning resources to it As a result a hardware conflict can occur Resolving conflicts There are three things you can do to resolve hardware conflicts Disable the device For a...

Page 184: ...anging them Disabling a device 1 Click Start Control Panel Administrative Tools 2 Click the Computer Management icon 3 Select the specific device from the device category 4 In the toolbar look to the far right for an icon of a monitor with a strike mark through a circle on the front This is the disable feature 5 Click the icon You are given the option of disabling the device 6 Click yes or no whic...

Page 185: ...rmation about the device The Resource tab which lists resources assigned to the monitor optional external diskette disk drive and other power using functions The Drivers tab which displays the drivers being used by the device A Troubleshooting button is also present 6 Click troubleshooting A Help and Support window for that device appears For more information about Device Manager refer to Windows ...

Page 186: ...ory module TECHNICAL NOTE You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work Power and the batteries Your computer receives its power through the AC adapter and power cable or from the system batteries battery optional high capacity battery and real time clock RTC battery Power problems are interrelated For example a faulty AC adapter or power cable will neither power the ...

Page 187: ...minutes and see if the battery is charging If the battery light is glowing after 20 minutes let the computer continue charging the battery for at least another 20 minutes before you turn on the computer If the battery light does not glow after 20 minutes the battery may have reached the end of its useful life Try replacing it The battery appears not to power the computer for as long as it usually ...

Page 188: ...tware documentation and check that the program does not assign different meanings to any of the keys You ve connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more keyboard error messages The keyboard you connected may be defective or incompatible with the computer Try using a different make of keyboard Nothing happens when you press the keys on the external keyboard You may h...

Page 189: ...wer cable is firmly plugged into a working power outlet Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is firmly attached Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on the external monitor Press Fn and F5 simultaneously to make sure the display priority is not set for the built in screen The screen does not look right You can change the display settings by clicking a ...

Page 190: ...ppears 2 Click Properties then click the Settings tab 3 Adjust the screen resolution and or color quality 4 Click OK The display mode is set to Simultaneous and the external display device does not work Make sure the external monitor is capable of displaying at resolutions of 800 x 600 or higher Devices that do not support this resolution will only work in External monitor only mode Disk drive pro...

Page 191: ...or both options Automatically fix file system errors Scan for and attempt recovery of bad sectors 6 Click Start Error checking tests and repairs the disk Your hard disk seems very slow If you have been using your computer for some time your files may have become fragmented Run Disk Defragmenter To do this click Start then click All Programs point to Accessories and System Tools and click Disk Defr...

Page 192: ...ng the path into the drive Carefully inspect the diskette If the metal cover is loose replace the diskette If the label is loose replace the label and try inserting the diskette again The computer displays the Non system disk or disk error message If you are starting the computer from a diskette the diskette in the drive does not have the files necessary to start the computer Replace it with a boo...

Page 193: ...ject mechanism requires power to operate If you need to remove a disc and cannot turn on the computer for example if the battery is completely discharged use a narrow object such as a straightened paper clip to press the manual eject button This button is in the small hole next to the DVD ROM eject button on the face of the DVD ROM tray Some discs run correctly but others do not Check the type of ...

Page 194: ...t Off or the Mute feature in the Mixer Utility default Enabled may cause feedback Revert to the default settings PC Card problems PC Cards PCMCIA compatible include many types of devices such as a removable hard disk additional memory or a pager Most PC Card problems occur during installation and setup of new cards If you re having trouble getting one or more of these devices to work together seve...

Page 195: ...ng system driver it may not work under the operating system Contact the manufacturer of the PC Card for information about using the card under the operating system PC Card checklist Make sure the card is inserted properly into the slot Make sure all cables are securely connected Occasionally a defective PC Card slips through quality control If another PCMCIA equipped computer is available try the ...

Page 196: ...ss See Fixing a problem with Device Manager on page 184 for more information Since all PC Cards share the same socket each card is not required to have its own address Hot swapping removing one PC Card and inserting another without turning the computer off fails Follow this procedure before you remove a PC Card 1 Double click the PC Card icon on the taskbar 2 Click Safely remove xxxx where xxxx is...

Page 197: ... Run the printer s self test to check for any problem with the printer itself Make sure you installed the proper printer drivers as shown in Setting up a printer on page 60 You may have connected the printer while the computer is on Disable Standby mode turn off the computer and turn off the printer Turn the printer back on make sure it is on line then turn the computer back on Try printing anothe...

Page 198: ...ate parity data length and stop bits specified in the communications program It should be set up to transmit at 300 1200 2400 4800 9600 14400 28800 33600 bps bits per second or higher Refer to the program s documentation and the modem manual for information on how to change these settings TECHNICAL NOTE Disable Call Waiting before you connect through the modem Call Waiting interrupts data transmis...

Page 199: ... or other mistake makes it impossible for your browser to locate the site My browser can t find a site I bookmarked The World Wide Web is constantly changing A site you bookmarked yesterday may not be available today or its server may be down to temporary repair Try again later DVD operating problems If you experience a problem playing DVDs you may be able to fix the problem yourself For general p...

Page 200: ...My Computer icon on the desktop The DVD ROM drive should appear in the list 6 See Checking device properties on page 184 for instructions on using Device Manager to view the DVD ROM properties 7 Check the Toshiba Web site for new information on DVD ROM drives and their operation A blank screen appears while watching a DVD ROM movie or title Disable the Shut off Monitor feature in the Display Prope...

Page 201: ...use distortion To disable Stretch follow the instructions below 1 Right click the Desktop select Properties 2 Select the Settings tab 3 Select the Advanced Flat Panel tab 4 Click Disable Display Stretch Feature 5 Click OK The screen saver runs while you are watching a movie or title If the screen saver is enabled it runs on top of any movie or title you are watching To disable the screen saver 1 C...

Page 202: ...d not rely solely on this feature Save your work See Computing tips on page 65 for instructions On a regular basis back up the information stored on your hard disk Here are some ways you can do this Copy files to diskette Connect a tape drive to the system and use specialized software to copy everything on the hard disk to a tape Connect your computer to the office network and copy files to your n...

Page 203: ...lls a variety of self help books you can use to supplement the information in the manuals If you need further assistance If you have followed the recommendations in this chapter and are still having problems you may need additional technical assistance This section contains the steps to take to ask for help Before you call Since some problems may be related to the operating system or the program y...

Page 204: ...oshiba Forum can be accessed through CompuServe by typing go toshiba Toshiba voice contact Before calling Toshiba make sure you have Your computer s serial number The computer and any optional devices related to the problem Backup copies of your Windows operating system and all other preloaded software on diskettes or CD ROM Name and version of the program involved in the problem along with its in...

Page 205: ...ther Toshiba Internet Web sites toshiba com Worldwide Toshiba corporate site computers toshiba com Marketing and product information in the USA www toshiba ca Canada www toshiba Europe com Europe www toshiba co jp index htm Japan http servicio toshiba com Mexico and all of Latin America ...

Page 206: ...siorlaan 40 B 1930 Zaventem Belgium Canada Toshiba Canada Ltd 191 McNabb Street Markham Ontario L3R 8H2 Canada Czech Republic CHG Toshiba s r o Hnevkovskeho 65 61700 Brno Denmark Scribona Danmark A S Naverland 27 DK2600 Glostrup Denmark Finland Scribona TPC OY Sinimäentie 14 P O Box 83 02630 ESPOO Finland France Toshiba Systèmes France S A 7 Rue Ampère 92804 Puteaux Cédex France Germany Toshiba Eu...

Page 207: ...on PCO IO 1 1 Shibaura 1 Chome Minato Ku Tokyo 105 8001 Japan Luxembourg Toshiba Information Systems Benelux B V Rivium Boulevard 41 2909 LK Capelle a d IJssel The Netherlands Mexico and all of Latin America Toshiba de México S A Sierra Candela No 111 6to Piso Col Lomas de Chapultepec CP 11000 Mexico DF 800 457 7777 within the US 949 859 4276 outside of the US this call may incur long distance cha...

Page 208: ...ica Informática Lda Av Moinhos no 15A Ur Quinta Grande 2720 Alfragide Portugal Singapore Toshiba Singapore Pte Ltd 438B Alexandra Rd 06 01 Alexandra Technopark Singapore 119968 Slovakia HTC a s Dobrovicova 8 81109 Bratislava Slovakia Slovenia Inea d o o Ljubljanska 80 61230 Domzale Slovenia Spain Toshiba Information Systems España S A Parque Empresarial San Fernando Edificio Europa 1a Planta Escal...

Page 209: ...ormation Systems U K Ltd Toshiba Court Weybridge Business Park Addlestone Road Weybridge KT15 2UL United Kingdom United States Toshiba America Information Systems Inc 9740 Irvine Boulevard Irvine California 92618 United States The Rest of Europe Toshiba Europe I E GmbH Hammfelddamm 8 D 4 1460 Neuss Germany ...

Page 210: ...n or feature the key controls Volume Mute Password security Without a password The Fn F1 key combination turns off the display and activates instant security Using the pointing device or any key will make the display reappear Fn This hot key enables disables volume mute on your computer When volume mute is enabled no sound will come from the speakers or headphones Fn This hot key blanks the displa...

Page 211: ...ting you for a password After typing in the password press Enter NOTE To activate the password feature you must first enable it by using Toshiba Hardware Setup Refer to Toshiba Hardware Setup on page 160 To activate the password feature 1 Click Start Control Panel 2 Click Appearances and Themes 3 Click one of the following Choose a screen saver in the Pick a task section Display in the or pick a C...

Page 212: ...usage mode Fn This hot key displays the power usage pop up win dow and cycles through the battery save modes Sample power usage modes The properties of each mode are set in the Toshiba Power Management utility For more information see Power Management on page 157 ...

Page 213: ...ts the computer into Standby mode A message box is displayed by default to confirm that the computer is going into Standby mode You can choose not to display this message box Sample Standby confirmation box For more information about Standby mode please see Using Standby on page 144 ...

Page 214: ...e is enabled the default a message box is displayed by default to confirm the computer is going into Hibernation mode You can choose not to display this message box Sample Hibernation confirmation box If Hibernation mode is disabled this hot key will not respond For more information on Hibernation mode see Using Hibernation on page 140 ...

Page 215: ... cycles through the power on display options The display modes are Built in display panel only Built in display panel and external monitor simultaneously External monitor only Sample display options window Fn This hot key decreases the screen brightness Fn This hot key increases the screen brightness ...

Page 216: ... The wireless modes are All disabled This disables both the Bluetooth and Wi Fi modules Wi Fi enabled This enables just the Wi Fi module Bluetooth enabled This enables just the Bluetooth module see Using Bluetooth on page 131 All enabled This enables both Bluetooth and Wi Fi Fn This hot key disables or enables the TouchPad To use the TouchPad see Using the TouchPad on page 54 Sample disable and en...

Page 217: ...d hot keys 5 375 x 8 375 ver 2 4 0 Keyboard hot keys 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 ...

Page 218: ... features a universal power supply you can use worldwide This appendix shows the shapes of the typical AC power 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 219: ... may appear in this user s guide AC alternating current BIOS basic input output system bps bits per second CD compact disc CD ROM compact disc read only memory CD RW compact disc rewrite memory CMOS complementary metal oxide semiconductor COM1 communications port 1 serial port COM2 communications port 2 serial port CPU central processing unit DC direct current ...

Page 220: ...n table FCC Federal Communications Commission FIR fast infrared GB gigabyte HDD hard disk drive HTML Hypertext Markup Language IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers I O input output IRQ interrupt request ISP Internet service provider KB kilobyte LAN local area network LCD liquid crystal display LPT1 line printer port 1 parallel port LSI large scale integration MB megabyte MIDI Mus...

Page 221: ...s simplest form there is one thin film transistor TFT for each cell This type of display works well with notebook computers because of its shallow depth and high quality color Active matrix displays are viewable from wider angles than most passive matrix displays adapter A device that provides a compatible connection between two units For example the computer s internal display adapter receives in...

Page 222: ... needs in order to check hardware and load the operating system when you start up the computer bit Short for binary digit A bit is the smallest unit of information used by a computer A group of eight bits is a byte See also byte bits per second bps A way of measuring the speed at which information is passed between two devices The basic measure used in modem communications bps is similar but not i...

Page 223: ... of high capacity storage that uses laser optics instead of magnetic means for reading data See also CD Compare DVD ROM central processing unit CPU The chip that functions as the brain of the computer It takes information from outside sources such as memory or keyboard input processes the information and sends the results to another device that uses the information character Any letter number or s...

Page 224: ...he computer s main memory that temporarily stores data and instructions the CPU will need to execute commands and programs See also cache L1 cache L2 cache cursor A symbol that indicates the current position on the screen The shape of the cursor varies depending on the program you re using and what you re doing D default The setting selected by a program when the user does not specify an alternati...

Page 225: ...kette A thin flexible disk in a protective jacket that stores magnetically encoded data Diskettes can be removed from the computer and come in two sizes 5 25 inch and 3 5 inch Your computer uses 3 5 inch diskettes See also double density diskette high density diskette document Any file created with an application and if saved to disk given a name by which it can be retrieved See also file double c...

Page 226: ... computer program that is ready to run Application programs and batch files are examples of executable files Names of executable files usually end with a bat or exe extension expansion device A device that connects to a computer to expand its capabilities Other names for an expansion device are port expander port replicator docking station or network adapter extension See file extension external d...

Page 227: ... called system bus See also bus function keys The keys labeled F1 through F12 typically located on the keyboard Their function is determined by the operating system and or individual programs G gigabyte GB A unit of data equal to 1 073 741 824 bytes 1024 x 1024 x 1024 bytes See also byte ground A conductor to which all components of an electric circuit are connected It has a potential of zero 0 vo...

Page 228: ...or remove devices from a computer while the computer is running and have the operating system automatically recognize the change I icon A small image displayed on the screen that represents a function file or program interlaced A method of refreshing a computer screen in which only every other line of pixels is refreshed Interlaced monitors take two passes to create a complete screen image Compare...

Page 229: ...k pixels load To move information from a storage device such as a hard disk into memory for processing local area network See LAN logical drive A section of a disk that is recognized by the operating system as a separate disk drive A system s logical drives may differ from its physical drives For example a single hard disk drive may be partitioned into two or more logical drives M megabyte MB A un...

Page 230: ...ies A network allows you to share data and peripheral devices such as printers with other users and to exchange electronic mail non interlaced A method of refreshing a computer screen in which each pixel of every line is refreshed as the electron beam scans across and down the screen Compare interlaced non system disk A disk for storing programs and data that cannot be used to start the computer C...

Page 231: ...he computer s CPU pixel Short for picture element The smallest dot that can be produced on a screen or printer Plug and Play Generally refers to the computer s ability to automatically configure itself to work with peripheral devices When capitalized refers to a standard that when followed by a device manufacturer allows a PC to configure itself automatically to work with the device pointing devic...

Page 232: ...n dots per inch dpi For a screen it is expressed as the number of pixels available horizontally and vertically restart Synonymous with reboot To reset the computer by reloading the operating system without turning the computer off See also boot RJ11 A modular connector used on most U S telephone systems and direct connect modems The RJ11 connector is a 6 wire connector ROM read only memory Non vol...

Page 233: ...hen you turn the computer on again system disk A diskette that contains the operating system files needed to start the computer Any diskette can be formatted as a system disk A system disk is also called a bootable disk or a startup disk Compare non system disk system prompt The symbol in the MS DOS operating system generally a drive letter followed by a greater than sign indicating where users ar...

Page 234: ...emarked term by the Wireless Capability Ethernet Alliance which stands for Wireless Fidelity Wi Fi is another term for the IEEE 2 11b communication protocol to permit an Ethernet connection using wireless communication components World Wide Web www The worldwide network of Web sites linked together over the Internet A user of the Web can jump from site to site regardless of the location of the com...

Page 235: ...88 alarms 95 changing 97 98 charge indicator light 91 charge not lasting 187 charging 89 conserving power 93 lights 34 low charge 92 module 33 monitoring power 91 not charging 187 optional charger 91 power usage mode 94 real time clock RTC 87 remaining power 92 removing 99 safe disposal 100 status 34 unlocking 98 battery light 34 battery lock 27 Bluetooth 131 module 130 button display release 27 b...

Page 236: ...use 48 control buttons 55 cooling vent 28 copying files 128 cursor control overlay 35 71 customizing taskbar 119 D desktop browsing style 121 changing styles 121 personalizing 119 Device Manager 184 checking properties 184 185 disabling a device 184 digital audio WAV files 133 Digital Subscriber Lines DSL 83 discs handling 78 inserting 77 removing 78 Disk Defragmenter 66 191 disk drive corrupted d...

Page 237: ...play settings current settings not working with hardware 190 program has performed an illegal operation 176 warning resume failure 178 Error checking 66 191 Ethernet LAN Port disabling 127 using 127 exchanging data 128 expansion memory slot 45 external diskette drive 103 display devices 28 microphone 27 monitor 28 not working 190 external monitor connecting 104 F FAT File Allocation Table 191 file...

Page 238: ...rals 28 precautions 114 Hotkey utility 153 Hypertext Transfer Protocol HTTP 82 I IBM 101 key enhanced keyboard 67 icons safety 23 indicator light wireless 35 indicator panel system 32 infrared port 27 transferring files 128 instant password 168 hot key 168 Internet 82 bookmarked site not found 180 chat rooms 84 connecting to 83 news groups 84 overview 82 slow connection 180 URL address not found 1...

Page 239: ...t to default settings 126 upgrading 126 modem port 30 modes Hibernation 136 Standby 136 module Bluetooth 130 Wi Fi 130 monitor adjusting display 105 connecting 104 not working 189 monitor port 28 mouse connecting USB compatible 48 moving the computer 63 N network accessing 81 127 Dial Up Networking Wizard 81 Network Device Switch 130 network port 28 numeric overlay 35 numlock light 35 O on off lig...

Page 240: ...eset 93 powering down the computer 134 options 134 precautions 52 primary control button 55 printer connecting 48 problem solving 197 setting up 60 printing a file 73 problem solving AC power 186 accessing disk drives 178 battery charge doesn t last 187 battery not charging 187 can t insert diskette in drive 192 can t read a diskette 192 changing display properties 190 checking device properties 1...

Page 241: ... recording adjusting quality 134 recording sounds 133 Recovery CDs 24 transferring application files 129 registering computer 57 remaining battery power 92 removing PC Cards 30 113 Restart command 135 restoring work 76 RGB monitor port 28 RJ11 modem jack connecting telephone cable 50 S safety icons 23 saving your work 72 screen blank 188 doesn t look normal flickers 189 screen saver enabling 96 SD...

Page 242: ... disabling 56 enabling 56 using 54 55 traveling tips 100 troubleshooting DVD player general problems 199 DVD ROM drive 192 external keyboard 188 keyboard 188 keypad overlay 188 Turn Off using 137 Turn Off command 135 138 Turn Off methods 138 turning off the computer 61 U Uniform Resource Locator URL 84 119 uploading 85 URL Uniform Resource Locator 84 119 USB Universal Serial Bus hot swapping 28 US...

Page 243: ... XP Help and Support 181 problem solving 178 special features 118 wireless indicator light 35 wireless features Bluetooth 131 Wi Fi 130 wireless modules Bluetooth 129 Wi Fi 129 wizards Add Printer 60 Backup or Restore 75 Dial Up Networking 81 Internet Connection 85 World Wide Web 82 ...

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