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Toshiba A200-EZ2204X - Satellite Pro - Core 2 Duo GHz, User Manual

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Mobile Computing

Running the computer on battery power

Battery Notice

Battery life may vary considerably from specifications depending 
on product model, configuration, applications, power management 
settings and features utilized, as well as the natural performance 
variations produced by the design of individual components. 
Published battery life numbers are achieved on select models and 
configurations tested by Toshiba at the time of publication. 
Recharge time varies depending on usage. Battery may not charge 
while the computer is consuming full power. 

After a period of time, the battery will lose its ability to perform at 
maximum capacity and will need to be replaced. This is normal for 
all batteries. To purchase a new battery pack, see the accessories 
information that shipped with your computer or visit the Toshiba 
Web site at 

accessories.toshiba.com

. Use only batteries designed to 

work with your Toshiba notebook computer.

To ensure that the battery maintains its maximum capacity, operate 
the computer on battery power at least once a month. The Lithium-
Ion battery has no memory effect so it is not necessary to let the 
battery fully discharge each time. However, for better accuracy of 
the battery meter, it is helpful to fully discharge the battery 
periodically. Please see 

“Maintaining your battery” on page 111

 for 

procedures. If the computer is continuously operated on AC power, 
either through an AC adaptor or a port replicator (if applicable to 
your system), for an extended period (more than a month), the 
battery may fail to retain a charge. This may shorten the life of the 
battery, and may cause the battery meter to be inaccurate.

For optimum DVD performance, it is recommended that you play 
DVDs while running the computer on AC power. For more 
information about Windows

®

 power plans, see 

“Power Profiles” on 

page 105

. 

The computer also has an internal real-time-clock (RTC) battery.

The RTC battery powers the RTC memory that stores your system 
configuration settings and the current time and date information. It 
maintains this information for up to a month while the computer is 
turned off.

TECHNICAL NOTE: The RTC battery does not charge while the 
computer is turned off, even when AC power is attached.

The RTC battery charges only while the computer is powered on.

NOTE

Summary of Contents for A200-EZ2204X - Satellite Pro - Core 2 Duo GHz

Page 1: ...te pcsupport toshiba com Toshiba Global Support Centre Calling within the United States 800 457 7777 Calling from outside the United States 949 859 4273 For more information see If Something Goes Wrong on page 154 in this guide SatellitePro A200 A205 SeriesUser sGuide ...

Page 2: ...WARRANT THAT OPERATION OF THE PRODUCT WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR FREE YOU AGREE THAT TOSHIBA ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS SHALL HAVE NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR DAMAGE TO OR LOSS OF ANY BUSINESS PROFITS PROGRAMS DATA NETWORK SYSTEMS OR REMOVABLE STORAGE MEDIA ARISING OUT OF OR RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY THEREOF Protection of Stored Data For your importan...

Page 3: ...ordance with the instructions it may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of t...

Page 4: ...mber REN for this equipment If requested the information must be provided to the telephone company The modem connects to the telephone line by means of a standard jack called the USOC RJ11C A plug and jack used to connect this equipment to the premises wiring and telephone network must comply with the applicable FCC part 68 rules and requirements adopted by the ACTA It is designed to be connected ...

Page 5: ...a Corporation Toshiba America Information Systems Inc or an authorized representative of Toshiba or the Toshiba Support Centre within the United States at 800 457 7777 or Outside the United States at 949 859 4273 If the equipment is causing harm to the telephone network the telephone company may request that you disconnect the equipment until the problem is resolved Disconnection If you should eve...

Page 6: ...ntative designated by the supplier Any repairs or alterations made by the user to this equipment or equipment malfunctions may give the telecommunications company cause to request the user to disconnect the equipment Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground connections of the power utility telephone lines and internal metallic water pipe system if present are connect...

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

Page 8: ...any other antenna or transmitter Regulatory Information The TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card must be installed and used in strict accordance with the manufacturer s instructions as described in the user documentation that comes with the product This device complies with the following radio frequency and safety standards Canada Industry Canada IC This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Cana...

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

Page 10: ...dio frequency electric machinery shall resist against interference from legal communications or from industrial scientific and medical radio emission electric machinery Using this Equipment in Japan In Japan the frequency bandwidth of 2 400 MHz to 2 483 5 MHz for second generation low power data communication systems such as this equipment Article 14 Unless approved for any model accredited low po...

Page 11: ...Regulation Conformity Certification and the Technical Conditions Compliance Approval and it belongs to the device class of radio equipment of low power data communication system radio station stipulated in the Radio Law and the Telecommunications Business Law of Japan The frequency bandwidth of this equipment may operate within the same range as industrial devices scientific devices medical device...

Page 12: ... is dependent on what type of wireless device is in your computer Not all devices are available on all models Approved Countries Regions for use for the Atheros AR5BMB 43 44 and AR5BMB5 Mini PCI Wireless Network Adapters This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries regions in the following table Do not use this equipment except in the countries regions in the following table T...

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

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

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

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

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

Page 18: ...uetooth cards from TOSHIBA close to 2 4 GHz Wireless LAN devices Bluetooth transmissions might slow down or cause errors If you detect certain interference while you use Bluetooth cards from TOSHIBA always change the frequency move your computer to the area outside of the interference range of 2 4 GHz Wireless LAN devices 40 meters 43 74 yards or more or stop transmitting from your computer Please...

Page 19: ...ts with Bluetooth wireless technology operate within the guidelines found in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations TOSHIBA believes Bluetooth wireless technology is safe for use by consumers These standards and recommendations reflect the consensus of the scientific community and result from deliberations of panels and committees of scientists who continually review and interpret th...

Page 20: ...for authorization to use the device with Bluetooth wireless technology prior to turning on the equipment Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation The radiated output power of the Bluetooth Card from TOSHIBA is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits Nevertheless the Bluetooth Card from TOSHIBA shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is min...

Page 21: ...ge the features and functions of the original design Article 17 Any use of low power radio frequency electric machinery shall not affect aviation safety and interfere with legal communications In the event interference is caused the use of such electric machinery shall be immediately discontinued Operation of such products can be resumed only when they are modified and can no longer cause interfer...

Page 22: ...3 TOSHIBA Direct PC Monday Friday 10 00 17 00 Toll Free Tel 0120 15 1048 Direct Dial 03 3457 4850 Fax 03 3457 4868 Device Authorization This device obtains the Technical Regulation Conformity Certification and it belongs to the device class of radio equipment of low power data communication system radio station stipulated in the Radio Law of Japan The Name of the radio equipment EYXF2CS TELECOM EN...

Page 23: ... safety hazards resulting in serious injury Always contact an authorized Toshiba service provider if any repair or adjustment is required Location of the Required Label Sample shown below Location of the label and manufacturing information may vary Copyright This guide is copyrighted by Toshiba America Information Systems Inc with all rights reserved Under the copyright laws this guide cannot be r...

Page 24: ... AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS INC TOSHIBA PROVIDES NO WARRANTY WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL OR ANY OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN AND HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH REGARD TO ANY OF THE FOREGOING TOSHIBA ASSUMES NO LIABILITY FOR ANY DAMAGES INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY FROM ANY TECHNICAL OR TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS OR...

Page 25: ...be Systems Incorporated in the United States and or other countries ExpressCard is a trademark of PCMCIA Memory Stick Memory Stick PRO and i LINK are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation Secure Digital and SD are trademarks of SD Card Association MultiMediaCard and MMC are trademarks of MultiMediaCard Association xD Picture Card is a trademark of Fuji Photo Film Co Ltd Bluetooth...

Page 26: ...o work 37 Creating a computer friendly environment 37 Keeping yourself comfortable 38 Precautions 38 Important information on your computer s cooling fan 39 Setting up your computer 40 Setting up your software 40 Registering your computer with Toshiba 41 Adding optional external devices 41 Connecting to a power source 42 Charging the main battery 44 Using the computer for the first time 45 ...

Page 27: ...ntrol buttons 63 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 63 Using external display devices 63 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 64 Adjusting the quality of the external display 65 Using an external keyboard 65 Using a mouse 65 Connecting a printer 66 Setting up a printer 66 Connecting an optional external diskette drive 67 Turning off the computer 68 Options for turning off the...

Page 28: ...program from Windows Explorer 84 Starting a program from the Run dialog box 85 Saving your work 86 Printing your work 88 Backing up your work 89 Restoring your work 90 Using the optical drive 90 Optical drive components 91 Inserting an optical disc 91 Playing an audio CD 93 Playing optical media 94 Creating a CD DVD 94 Removing a disc with the computer on 95 Removing a disc with the computer off 9...

Page 29: ...ter 107 Inserting a charged battery 108 Taking care of your battery 110 Safety precautions 110 Maintaining your battery 111 Disposing of used batteries 111 Traveling tips 113 Chapter 4 Exploring Your Computer s Features 114 Exploring the desktop 114 Finding your way around the desktop 115 Setting up for communications 117 Connecting a modem to a telephone line 118 Connecting your computer to a net...

Page 30: ...32 Secure 133 Protect Fix 134 Optimize 135 TOSHIBA Application Installer 136 Setting passwords 137 Using an instant password 137 Using a supervisor password 138 Using a user password 140 Deleting a user password 141 Using a user password 141 Deleting a user password 142 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 143 Fn esse 144 Starting Fn esse 144 TOSHIBA SD Memory Card Format Utility 145 TOSHIBA Power S...

Page 31: ... hardware conflicts on your own 161 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 162 Memory problems 163 Power and the batteries 164 Keyboard problems 166 Display problems 166 Disk drive problems 168 Optical drive problems 170 Sound system problems 171 ExpressCard problems 171 Printer problems 174 Modem problems 175 Wireless networking problems 175 DVD operating problems 178 Develop good computing habits ...

Page 32: ...ling or enabling wireless devices 194 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 194 Zooming applications in out 194 Keyboard hot keys 195 Appendix B Power Cord Cable Connectors 196 Appendix C Using ConfigFree with your Toshiba Computer 197 Getting Started 198 Starting ConfigFree 198 ConfigFree Utilities 200 Connectivity Doctor 200 Search for Wireless Devices 202 Profile Settings 207 ConfigFree SUMMIT 209...

Page 33: ... meeting RoHS requirements by conducting component sampling inspections during the product design approval process Certain Microsoft software product s included with this computer may use technological measures for copy protection IN SUCH EVENT YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO USE THE PRODUCT IF YOU DO NOT FULLY COMPLY WITH THE PRODUCT ACTIVATION PROCEDURES Product activation procedures and Microsoft s pri...

Page 34: ...he time of publication to ensure the accuracy of the information provided herein product specifications configurations prices system component options availability are all subject to change without notice For the most up to date product information about your computer or to stay current with the various computer software or hardware options visit Toshiba s Web site at pcsupport toshiba com This gu...

Page 35: ...n death or serious injury Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in property damage Provides important information Other icons used Additional icons highl...

Page 36: ... toshiba com Service options Toshiba offers a full line of optional service programs to complement its limited warranty Toshiba s standard limited warranty extended warranty and service upgrade terms and conditions are available at warranty toshiba com To stay current on the most recent software and hardware options for your computer and for other product information be sure to regularly check the...

Page 37: ...at 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 condition protect your work area from Dust moisture and direct sunlight Equipment that generates a strong electromagnetic field such as stereo speakers ...

Page 38: ... part of your computer and never expose the computer to rain water seawater or moisture Exposure to liquid or moisture can cause electric shock or fire resulting in damage or serious injury If any of these eventualities should accidentally occur immediately 1 Turn off the computer 2 Disconnect the AC adaptor from the power plug socket and computer 3 Remove the battery pack Failure to follow these ...

Page 39: ...m a supplier may contain a computer virus You need a special program to check for viruses Ask your dealer to help you Important information on your computer s cooling fan Your computer may have a CPU cooling fan that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are protected from overheating when the power is tur...

Page 40: ... the operating system has loaded completely The names of windows displayed and the order in which windows appear may vary according to your software setup choices The first time you turn on your computer the Setup Wizard guides you through steps to set up your software 1 From the Welcome screen click Next to enter the Setup Wizard 2 Confirm acceptance of Microsoft s End User License Agreement and ...

Page 41: ...oshiba icon on your desktop or go to the Toshiba Web site at www register toshiba com at a later time Failure to complete Product Registration will not diminish Customer rights under the Toshiba limited Warranty To register online you must be connected to the Internet Adding optional external devices Before adding external devices or memory Toshiba recommends setting up your software See Setting u...

Page 42: ...ea secureelectrical connection Failure to do so may result in a fire or electric shock possibly resulting in serious injury Be careful if you use a multiple connector An overload on one socket could cause a fire or electric shock possibly resulting in serious injury Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer and the TOSHIBA Battery Charger that may have been provided wi...

Page 43: ...nia to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm Wash hands after handling 2 Plug the AC adaptor cord into the DC IN on the side of the computer Sample Illustration Connecting the AC adaptor cord to the computer 3 Connect the power cord cable to a live electrical outlet The AC power light on the indicator panel glows blue Never attempt to connect or disconnect a power plug with wet hands Fail...

Page 44: ...age 106 for information on replacing the main battery Charging the main battery Your computer came with its battery already installed Before using the battery to power the computer you must charge the battery To charge the battery leave the computer plugged into an AC power source with the computer turned off until the battery lights glows blue After that the battery will be completely charged and...

Page 45: ...o the right 3 Gently raise the panel 4 Adjust the display to a comfortable viewing angle Sample Illustration Opening the display panel When opening or closing the display panel place one hand on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other hand to slowly open or close the display panel To avoid damaging the display panel do not force it beyond the point where it moves easily and n...

Page 46: ...y not be able to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power Your computer s features and specifications Certain notebook chassis are designed to accommodate all possible configurations for an entire product Series Your select model may not have all the features and specifications corresponding to all of the icons or switches shown on the notebook chassis unless you have selected ...

Page 47: ...f the power again until the operating system has loaded completely Adding memory optional HINT To purchase additional memory modules see the accessories information packaged with your system or visit accessories toshiba com Your computer comes with enough memory to run most of today s popular applications You may want to increase the computer s memory if you use complex software or process large a...

Page 48: ...y module with the computer s power on may damage the computer the module or both The computer has two memory slots Slot A and Slot B You can install one or two memory modules Before you install or remove a memory module turn off the computer using the Start menu If you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in Standby or Hibernation mode data will be lost For this model Slot A is ...

Page 49: ...ate the memory module slot cover Sample Illustration Locating the memory module slot cover 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver loosen the captive screw that secures the memory module slot cover Sample Illustration Removing the memory module slot cover 7 Remove the memory module slot cover 8 Place the screw and the cover in a safe place so that you can retrieve them later Memory module slot cover ...

Page 50: ...puter If no memory slot is available you must remove a module by performing steps 2 3 of Removing a memory module on page 53 If your system has the memory modules stacked on top of one another you must remove the top module first before removing installing the bottom module For this model Slot A is the bottom slot Slot B is the top slot If only one memory module is to be installed it must be insta...

Page 51: ...e into the socket 13 Once the module s connector is fully inserted into the socket press downward on the top edge of the module to seat the module into the latches at the sides of the socket These latches should snap into place securely with the corresponding cutouts in the side of the module If the latches and cutouts do not line up correctly repeat steps 12 13 Sample Illustration Pressing down o...

Page 52: ...he screw 15 Re insert the main battery For more information on inserting the main battery see Inserting a charged battery on page 108 16 Turn the computer right side up 17 Reconnect the cables 18 Restart the computer TECHNICAL NOTE You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work You can now continue setting up the computer When the operating system has loaded you can ve...

Page 53: ...on and data in memory will be lost In either of the above cases the Standby configuration will not be saved The following message appears when you turn on the power Warning Resume Failure Press Any Key to Continue If the computer hangs up when you turn it on perform the following Press the power button and hold it down for at least ten seconds then turn the power on again 2 Pull the latches away f...

Page 54: ...mory If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration turn off the computer and remove the memory module slot cover complete steps 1 8 in Installing a memory module on page 48 and then check that the module is inserted completely into the socket and lined up squarely with the socket latches Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Available on certain models Your computer has been configured with ...

Page 55: ...e ability to recover your hard disk drive and recover your system if the hard drive recovery partition has been deleted or the hard disk has been replaced on your computer The system will prompt you to insert the appropriate number of blank CDs or DVDs to copy the Hard Drive Recovery Utilities If your optical disc drive is not writable contact Toshiba Customer Support to obtain the Recovery media ...

Page 56: ...Click Create 5 Insert the first blank CD or DVD into your writable optical drive when prompted 6 Follow the on screen prompts for completing the copy process For more information on using the Recovery media you have created with the preceding steps see Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media on page 61 Hard Disk Drive Recovery options The following are the available hard disk drive recov...

Page 57: ...o the factory set default or recovering just your C drive and leaving other partitions for example a D drive intact or changing the size of your C drive and then recovering it To recover your hard disk drive using the utilities stored on your computer s HDD 1 Make sure the computer is turned off 2 Press and hold the 0 zero key on your keyboard while powering on the computer When the computer power...

Page 58: ... Recovery of Factory Default Software and then click Next The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears Sample Image Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 2 Select Recover to out of box state and then click Next A confirmation message displays reminding you that all data will be lost during the recovery process Be sure to save your work to external media before proceeding 3 Click N...

Page 59: ... without overwriting the HDD Delete all partitions and overwrite all sectors on the hard disk This option deletes all data then overwrites the entire HDD for security purposes This may take several hours depending on the size of your HDD Sample Image Erase the hard disk screen 3 Select the desired method and then click Next A confirmation message displays reminding you that all data will be lost B...

Page 60: ...ation on the C drive will be lost during the recovery process Be sure you have saved your work to external media before proceeding 3 Click Next to begin the restoration Once complete a message displays that the HDD has been recovered 4 Press any key on your keyboard to restart the computer Recovering the C partition with a user specified size Resizing and recovering your C drive to its factory def...

Page 61: ...rebuild the system using your Hard Drive Recovery Utilities To recover your hard disk drive using the utilities burned to CDs or DVDs refer to Creating Recovery CDs DVDs on page 55 1 Insert the first recovery CD or DVD into your optical drive and power on the computer 2 When the initial screen displays press F12 The boot menu appears 3 Using the arrow keys select the CD DVD option and press Enter ...

Page 62: ... click the Toshiba Application Installer icon on the Windows desktop 2 Click Next 3 Click the item s you want to install 4 Click Install 5 Follow the on screen prompts to complete the installation process Using the TouchPad The TouchPad the small smooth square cutout located in front of the keyboard is sensitive to touch and enables you to move the cursor with the stroke of a finger Simply move yo...

Page 63: ...ve the cursor to the item then press and release the primary left hand button To double click press the primary button twice in rapid succession The primary button usually corresponds to the left mouse button The function of the secondary right hand button depends on the program you are using It usually corresponds to the right mouse button right clicking Check your program s documentation to dete...

Page 64: ... can choose to use the internal display only the external device only or both simultaneously Some modes are only available with the appropriate device attached and turned on The quickest way to change the display output settings is to use the display hot key Fn F5 1 Press Fn and F5 simultaneously 2 While holding down Fn press F5 repeatedly until the setting you want takes effect Briefly pause each...

Page 65: ...icture quality from your television or other video display device you may need to adjust the video settings See the video device documentation for additional configuration steps TECHNICAL NOTE To use one of the simultaneous modes you must set the resolution of the internal display panel to match the resolution of the external display device The external display device must support a resolution of ...

Page 66: ...upports Plug and Play your computer may automatically recognize the printer the printer is then ready for use Refer to your printer documentation for further instructions TECHNICAL NOTE To determine if your printer supports Plug and Play check its documentation If your printer does not support Plug and Play you can set up the printer as described in Setting up a printer on page 66 To connect a pri...

Page 67: ...Sample Image Add Printer Wizard 3 Follow the on screen instructions to set up your printer Connecting an optional external diskette drive Some operations such as creating a password service diskette require a diskette drive designed for use with 3 5 inch diskettes Sample Illustration Optional external USB diskette drive ...

Page 68: ...ing accessed you may lose data or damage the disk disc and or drive It is a good idea to turn off your computer when you are not using it for a while If you are using the computer for the first time leave the computer plugged into a power source even though the computer is off to fully charge the main battery Options for turning off the computer Depending on the operating system installed you have...

Page 69: ...to the hard disk Since Hibernation mode does not require power to maintain the saved information system settings are retained indefinitely Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation While in Hibernation mode the computer uses no main battery power Because the state of the system is stored on the hard disk no data is lost if the main battery discharges Restarting from Hibernation takes less time...

Page 70: ... save your work before putting your computer on Standby Restarting from Standby takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting from turning off the computer or using Hibernation mode When starting up again the computer returns to the mode in which you left it including all open programs and files you were using If you power down using the Standby command and the main battery ...

Page 71: ...Follow these steps to shut down the computer when you are connected to a domain server 1 Click Start and then Shut down The Shut Down Windows dialog box appears 2 Select Shut down from the drop down list 3 Click OK The computer shuts down completely Turning off the computer more quickly You can also turn off the computer by pressing the power button To use this method you first need to activate it...

Page 72: ...I press the power button Set this option to Shut down if you want the computer to shut down when you press the power button When I close the lid Set this option to Shut down if you want the computer to shut down when you close the display panel 5 Click Apply 6 Click OK For more information about the Power Saver utility see TOSHIBA Power Saver on page 146 Once the computer is configured you can tur...

Page 73: ...er Windows dialog box The computer saves the state of all open programs and files turns off the display and then turns off Configuring Hibernation mode options You can place the computer into Hibernation mode by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel You can also specify an amount of time after which the computer automatically goes into Hibernation mode To use any of these m...

Page 74: ...se the display panel 5 Click Apply 6 Click OK For more information about the Power Saver utility see TOSHIBA Power Saver on page 146 Once the computer is configured you can place it into Hibernation mode by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel depending on the Hibernation options set Starting again from Hibernation mode To start up the computer from Hibernation mode press ...

Page 75: ...You can also specify an amount of time after which the computer automatically goes into Standby mode To use any of these methods you first need to enable them in Toshiba s Power Saver utility 1 Click Start Control Panel and then Performance and Maintenance 2 Click the TOSHIBA Power Saver icon 3 Click the Setup Action tab 4 Select Standby for the options you want These options are set separately fo...

Page 76: ... panel you can start it again by opening the display panel Closing the display panel After you have turned off the computer close the display panel to keep dust and dirt out of the computer Customizing your computer s settings There are several ways in which you can customize your computer to suit your particular requirements Refer to your operating system documentation or Help and Support for det...

Page 77: ...ctivity has ended the drive indicator light stops glowing and all external peripheral cables are disconnected Do not pick up the computer by its display panel or by the back where the ports are located Doing so could damage the system Using a computer lock You may want to secure your computer to a heavy object such as your desk The easiest way to do this is to purchase an optional computer lock ca...

Page 78: ...puter 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 Sample Illustration Attaching security lock cable ...

Page 79: ...to the disk If the network you are using goes down and you must restart your computer to reconnect or your battery runs out of charge while you are working you will lose all work since you last saved See Saving your work on page 86 for further information HINT Some programs have an automatic save feature that can be activated This feature saves your file to the hard disk at preset intervals See yo...

Page 80: ...viruses This precaution is especially important for files you receive via diskette email or download from the Internet Take frequent breaks to avoid repetitive motion injuries and eyestrain Do not turn off the computer if a drive indicator light indicates a drive is active Turning off the computer while it is reading from or writing to a disk may damage the disk the drive or both Before turning of...

Page 81: ...e Making your keyboard emulate a full size keyboard Although your computer s keyboard layout is compatible with a standard full size keyboard it has fewer keys A standard full size keyboard has two Enter Ctrl and Alt keys editing keys cursor positioning keys and a numeric keypad Pressing the Fn key simultaneously in combination with one of the specially marked keys allows you to emulate a full siz...

Page 82: ...s F1 through F12 are called function keys because they execute programmed functions when pressed Used in combination with the Fn key function keys marked with icons execute specific functions on the computer For example Fn F9 turns off the TouchPad For more information see Hot Keys on page 189 Special Windows keys Sample Illustration Special Windows keys Your computer s keyboard has one key and on...

Page 83: ...simultaneously The numeric mode light on the keyboard indicator panel glows when the numeric overlay is on To disable the numeric overlay hold down the Fn key and press F11 again The numeric mode light on the keyboard indicator panel goes out Using the overlay for cursor control The keys with the gray arrows and symbols on their left front are the cursor control overlay keys To turn the cursor con...

Page 84: ...the All Programs menu follow these steps which use the Windows WordPad program as an example 1 Click Start and then All Programs The Windows operating system displays the All Programs menu which lists programs and program groups If your program is listed go to step 3 otherwise continue with step 2 2 Click the program group in this example Accessories The Accessories menu is displayed 3 Click the p...

Page 85: ... right side of the window The left side of the window shows all the folders contained within the Program Files folder 7 In the left part of the window click Windows NT 8 In the left part of the window click Accessories Windows Explorer shows the contents of the Accessories folder on the right side of the window 9 In the right part of the window double click wordpad The operating system opens WordP...

Page 86: ...know the location you can search for it by clicking Start then Search and then following the on screen instructions Saving your work Before you turn off the computer save your work on the hard disk drive diskette flash media or CD This is one of the most important rules of computing TECHNICAL NOTE Save your data even when you are using the Standby command in case the main battery discharges before...

Page 87: ...ted a new document your program displays a Save As dialog box Use this dialog box to specify where to store the document and to give it a file name Sample Image Save As dialog box 2 Choose the drive and folder where you want your file to be stored 3 Type a file name then click Save HINT To make another copy of the file you are currently working with click File and then Save As and give the new fil...

Page 88: ...xtension Any file name with an extension of doc is assumed to be a Microsoft Word file Creating your own extension is usually unwise since the program is unlikely to recognize a strange extension and may refuse to handle your file correctly TECHNICAL NOTE By default the Windows operating system does not show file extensions For information on showing or hiding file extensions see your Windows onli...

Page 89: ... up your files to different types of media such as CDs DVDs diskettes or to a network if available To back up several files at one time use the Microsoft Windows backup program preinstalled on the computer s hard disk Also see Backing up your data to CDs with the Windows operating system on page 182 HINT Backing up all the files on your hard disk may take a considerable amount of time and multiple...

Page 90: ... are not available on any other video platform These features include wide screen movies multiple language tracks digital surround sound multiple camera angles and interactive menus For these reasons your computer may come with an optical drive TECHNICAL NOTE Your optical drive is set to play region 1 North America DVD ROMs If you play a DVD disc from another region the drive will automatically ch...

Page 91: ...ea around it Doing so could cause the drive to malfunction Manual eject hole Use if you need to release the disc tray when the power is off Use a straightened paper clip or other narrow object to press the manual eject button located inside the hole Never use a pencil to press the manual eject button Pencil lead can break off inside the computer and damage it Inserting an optical disc To insert a ...

Page 92: ... on page 96 6 Place the disc carefully in the disc tray label side up Sample Illustration Positioning the disc in the drive 7 Gently press the disc onto the center spindle until it clicks into place Handle DVDs and CDs carefully making contact only with the center hole and edge Do not touch the surface of the disc Do not stack discs If you incorrectly handle the discs you could lose data 8 Make su...

Page 93: ...D begins to play You can use the Windows Media Player program to control the CD To access the Windows Media Player you can open it through the Start menu When using Windows Media Player your system may not be able to activate Standby or Hibernation modes To prevent this from occurring close Windows Media Player before you select Standby or Hibernation mode Sample Image Windows Media Player screen ...

Page 94: ...ill run the CD DVD If your disc does not run using this method try using an application that is associated with the media on the disc For example if it is a music CD open Windows Media Player and use it to select and then play the CD For other types of media use the associated software to open the files on the disc Creating a CD DVD Depending on the configuration your computer may come with an opt...

Page 95: ...viewing of certain optical media For details on how to use the software please refer to the respective Online Help menus Removing a disc with the computer on To remove a disc CD or DVD with the computer turned on 1 Press the eject button on the drive Do not press the eject button while the in use indicator light is glowing Doing so could damage the disc or the drive Also if the disc is still spinn...

Page 96: ...om reading the data properly Do not expose discs to direct sunlight or extreme heat or cold To clean a disc that is dirty wipe it with a clean dry cloth The most efficient method to clean it is to start from the center of the disc and wipe toward the outward edge not in a circle If necessary moisten the cloth with water or a neutral cleaner not benzine or rubbing alcohol Let the disc dry completel...

Page 97: ... a number of other features that enhance its energy efficiency Many of these energy saving features have been set We recommend you leave these features active allowing your computer to operate at its maximum energy efficiency so that you can use it for longer periods while traveling Running the computer on battery power The computer contains a removable Lithium Ion Li Ion battery that provides pow...

Page 98: ...ast once a month The Lithium Ion battery has no memory effect so it is not necessary to let the battery fully discharge each time However for better accuracy of the battery meter it is helpful to fully discharge the battery periodically Please see Maintaining your battery on page 111 for procedures If the computer is continuously operated on AC power either through an AC adaptor or a port replicat...

Page 99: ...tery not included with your computer If you travel and need to work for many hours without an AC power source you may purchase a battery module for use in the computer or carry additional charged battery packs with you You can then replace a discharged battery and continue working For more information on batteries and accessories see accessories toshiba com Charging batteries The battery needs to ...

Page 100: ...ity wait until it reaches room temperature 50 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit 10 to 26 degrees Celsius The battery is almost completely discharged Leave the power connected and the battery should begin charging after a few minutes HINT Once the battery is fully charged we recommend that you operate your computer on battery power until the battery discharges completely Doing this extends battery life and ...

Page 101: ...led and the RTC battery is completely discharged a warning prompts you to reset the real time clock The computer can be used while the RTC battery is being charged although the charging status of the RTC battery cannot be monitored Monitoring main battery power The computer s main battery light gives you an indication of the main battery s current charge The following also applies to the secondary...

Page 102: ...he main battery on page 106 for information on replacing the main battery HINT Be careful not to confuse the battery light with the on off light When the on off light flashes amber it indicates that the system is suspended using the Windows operating system Standby command Sample Illustration Power and battery light locations NOTE Power button System Indicator Lights On off light Battery light AC ...

Page 103: ...drains the battery faster at low temperatures Check your remaining charge frequently if you are working in temperatures below 50 degrees Fahrenheit The computer calculates the remaining battery charge based on your current rate of power use and other factors such as the age of the battery What to do when the main battery runs low When the main battery runs low you can Plug the computer into an ext...

Page 104: ...o suit your needs Conserving battery power How long a fully charged battery pack lasts when you are using the computer depends on a number of factors such as How the computer is configured How much you use the hard disk optical drive diskette drives or other optional devices Where you are working since operating time decreases at low temperatures There are various ways in which you can conserve po...

Page 105: ...appropriate profile for your work environment or create your own custom profile By changing the options that appear in the Power Saver Properties dialog box and clicking OK you can reconfigure that function You may choose a power saving management strategy to best suit your computing needs If you are running on batteries and the programs that you are using do not require a lot of system resources ...

Page 106: ...e For more information on setting the battery Power Profile see Power Profiles on page 105 Changing the main battery When your main battery has run out of power you have two options plug in the AC adaptor or install a charged main battery Never short circuit the battery pack by either accidentally or intentionally bringing the battery terminals in contact with another conductive object This could ...

Page 107: ... the computer To remove the battery 1 Save your work 2 Turn off the computer or place it in Hibernation mode according to the instructions in Using and configuring Hibernation mode on page 73 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer including the AC adaptor 4 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down 5 Slide the battery release lock to the unlocked position Sample I...

Page 108: ...s in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations Put insulating tape such as cellophane tape on the electrode during transportation to avoid a possible short circuit fire or electric shock Failure to do so could possibly result in serious injury Inserting a charged battery To insert a battery 1 Wipe the terminals of the charged battery with a clean cloth to ensure a good connection 2 Inser...

Page 109: ...and try again Do not force the battery into position Sample Illustration Inserting the battery 3 Slide the battery release lock to the locked position Sample Illustration Inserting the battery 4 Turn the computer right side up 5 Reconnect any cables that were removed in step 3 of Removing the battery from the computer on page 107 6 Restart the computer ...

Page 110: ...another metal object Short circuiting the battery can cause it to overheat and may cause damage to the battery or the computer Do not incinerate a spent battery as this could cause it to explode and release caustic liquid If a battery is leaking or damaged replace it immediately Use protective gloves when handling a damaged battery To replace the main battery use an identical battery that you can ...

Page 111: ...nect the AC adaptor to the computer and the power cord cable to a power outlet The DC IN or AC power light should glow blue and the battery light should glow amber to indicate that the battery pack is being charged If the DC IN or AC power light indicator does not glow power is not being supplied Check the connections for the AC adaptor and power cord cable 5 Charge the battery pack until the batt...

Page 112: ...nforming battery packs could generate smoke or cause fire or rupture possibly resulting in serious injury After repeated use the batteries will finally lose their ability to hold a charge and you will need to replace them Under certain applicable laws and regulations it may be illegal to dispose of old batteries by placing them in the trash Please be kind to our shared environment Check with your ...

Page 113: ...g cases for the computer They all provide plenty of extra space for manuals power cords and compact discs Contact your authorized Toshiba representative for more information or visit Toshiba s Web site at accessories toshiba com TECHNICAL NOTE When traveling by air you may be required to pass your notebook through airport security equipment The X ray equipment will not harm your computer Before us...

Page 114: ...r everything you can do in the Windows operating system You use its features to start programs find documents set up system components and perform most other computing tasks HINT The illustrated examples in this guide may appear slightly different from the screens displayed by your system The differences are not significant and do not indicate any change in the functionality of your system ...

Page 115: ...ragging the element s icon from its location in a window to the desktop area Various icons are initially displayed on your system desktop for example Recycle Bin Holds files you have deleted You may be able to retrieve these files until you empty the Recycle Bin TECHNICAL NOTE If you delete a file from a diskette or flash media it does not go into the Recycle Bin For more information on the Recycl...

Page 116: ...h time you open a program a button associated with that program appears on the Taskbar With some programs a button appears on the Taskbar for each document or window you open You can use these buttons to quickly switch between the programs or windows To make a program or window the currently active one click the associated Taskbar button System tray The System tray displays icons of tasks or progr...

Page 117: ...the current COM port name and possibly change it To find out which port your modem is connected to 1 Click Start and then Control Panel 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware 3 Click Phone and Modem Options The Phone and Modem Options Properties dialog box displays 4 Fill in the Local Information text boxes and click OK 5 Click the Modems tab Your modem should be listed next to one of the computer s ...

Page 118: ...r 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 detailed information regarding your computer s modem visit Toshiba s Web site at accessories toshiba com Before you can communicate using the modem you need to connect it to a telephone line Your computer s built in modem por...

Page 119: ... a computer system failure Now you are ready to send a fax or use the modem to connect to an online service or the Internet Connecting your computer to a network You can connect your computer to a network to increase its capabilities and functionality using one of its communication ports Accessing a network To access a network At the office connect an Ethernet cable to the RJ45 jack on your comput...

Page 120: ...ng system attempts to contact a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol DHCP server If the computer is not connected to a network it may pause a few minutes as it waits for a reply To avoid this delay you can reconfigure the Windows operating system to disable the LAN port To disable the LAN port 1 Click Start Control Panel and then Performance and Maintenance 2 Click the System icon then click the Ha...

Page 121: ...ation or your network administrator To use your wireless communication slide the wireless on off switch to the On position When the Wi Fi antenna switch is on the wireless indicator light will be lit For help with common Wi Fi networking problems see Wireless networking problems on page 175 An overview of using the Internet The following sections give a quick introduction to the Internet and some ...

Page 122: ...nes necessary to maintain an Internet connection You can connect to the Internet by using a telephone and modem or through other higher speed communication methods such as Digital Subscriber Lines DSL cable and satellite links Connecting to the Internet To connect to the Internet you need A browser or communications program An Internet Service Provider ISP or online service if you plan to use the ...

Page 123: ...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 you sign up for the service Internet chat rooms A chat room is a Web site that offers a place where people with similar...

Page 124: ... browser to transfer large amounts of data Exploring audio features You can use your computer to record sounds using an optional external microphone You can listen to sound files or audio CDs using the built in speakers headphones or external speakers Recording sounds You may record sounds using an optional external microphone or other sound source to the microphone jack Using a microphone 1 If yo...

Page 125: ...ers you can connect headphones or a pair of external stereo speakers Before putting on headphones to listen turn the volume down Do not set the volume too high when using headphones Continuous exposure to loud sound can harm your hearing TECHNICAL NOTE When using amplified speakers use speakers that require an external power source Other types of speakers will be inadequate to produce sound from t...

Page 126: ...computer 2 Insert the ExpressCard Sample Illustration Inserting an ExpressCard 3 When the card is almost all the way into the slot push firmly but gently to ensure a firm connection with the computer Do not force the card into position Removing an ExpressCard 1 Prepare the card for removal by clicking the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the System trayand then selecting the card or device you want ...

Page 127: ...music players cellular phones PDAs digital cameras digital video camcorders etc The Bridge Media Adapter slot may also support other types of media For a complete list of supported media visit Toshiba s Web site at accessories toshiba com Do not use the Copy Disk function for this type of media To copy data from one media to another use the drag and drop feature of the Windows operating system Ins...

Page 128: ... to remove If the system is unable to prepare the media for safe removal a message will tell you to try again later If the media can be removed now the system displays Safe to Remove Hardware 2 Gently press the card inward to release it The card pops out slightly 3 Grasp the card and pull it straight out Sample Illustration Removing memory media Do not remove memory media while data is being writt...

Page 129: ...a transfer rate In addition to high speed the i LINK port also supports isochronous data transfer the delivery of data at a guaranteed rate This makes it ideal for devices that transfer high levels of data in real time such as video devices As with USB ports the i LINK port supports both Plug and Play automatic configuration and hot swapping the ability to connect and disconnect devices while the ...

Page 130: ...em details set additional options or change default options These utilities are described in this chapter TOSHIBA Assist TOSHIBA Application Installer Supervisor password User password TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility Fn esse TOSHIBA SD Memory Card Format Utility TOSHIBA Power Saver Mouse Utility TOSHIBA Hardware Setup TOSHIBA Zooming Utility CD DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer TOSHIBA Accessibility ...

Page 131: ...mputer settings To access TOSHIBA Assist do one of the following Double click the TOSHIBA Assist shortcut icon on the desktop Click Start All Programs Toshiba Utilities and then TOSHIBA Assist The TOSHIBA Assist window appears Sample Image TOSHIBA Assist window The TOSHIBA Assist offers four categories of options Connect Secure Protect Fix Optimize ...

Page 132: ...ies TOSHIBA Assist Connect The features available in this category are ConfigFree Connectivity Doctor Start Bluetooth Bluetooth Settings Bluetooth Local COM Settings Sample Image TOSHIBA Assist window Connect tab ...

Page 133: ...133 Utilities TOSHIBA Assist Secure The features available in this category are Supervisor password User password Sample Image TOSHIBA Assist window Secure tab ...

Page 134: ...134 Utilities TOSHIBA Assist Protect Fix The features available in this category are TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility Sample Image TOSHIBA Assist window Protect Fix tab ...

Page 135: ...e The features available in this category are Hotkey assignment using Fn esse TOSHIBA Power Saver Mouse Utility TOSHIBA Hardware Setup TOSHIBA Zooming Utility CD DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer Sample Image TOSHIBA Assist window Optimize tab ...

Page 136: ...ndled with your computer To reinstall drivers and applications 1 Double click the TOSHIBA Application Installer icon on the Windows desktop 2 Click Next Sample Image TOSHIBA Application Installer screen 3 Click the item you want to install Sample Image TOSHIBA Application Installer selection screen 4 Click Install then follow the on screen prompts to complete the installation process ...

Page 137: ...rom accessing certain functions such as Toshiba Hardware Setup This is useful if more than one person uses the computer A single user password supports the instant and power on password functions When setting up passwords keep the following in mind The user password can be set up under the supervisor password The supervisor password must be set before the user password or the user password must be...

Page 138: ...hat you save your password in a location where you can later access it should you not remember it Toshiba is not responsible for any losses that may occur to you your organization or others as a result of the inability to access the computer To set a supervisor password 1 Click Start All Programs Toshiba Utilities and then TOSHIBA Assist The TOSHIBA Assist window appears 2 On the left side click t...

Page 139: ... OK 7 Click OK to exit Deleting a supervisor password To delete a supervisor password 1 Click Start All Programs Toshiba Utilities and then TOSHIBA Assist The TOSHIBA Assist window appears 2 On the left side click the Secure tab 3 Click the Supervisor Password icon The Supervisor Password Utility window appears 4 Select Not Registered A pop up screen appears asking for a password 5 Enter the passw...

Page 140: ...as a result of the inability to access the computer To register a password for the power on password functions 1 Click Start All Programs Toshiba Utilities and then TOSHIBA Assist The TOSHIBA Assist window appears 2 On the left side click the Optimize tab 3 Click the Hardware Settings icon 4 Click on the Password tab Sample Image Toshiba Password Utility window 5 Click on Register 6 Enter your pas...

Page 141: ...instant password and power on password protection Setting a user password If you choose to set a supervisor or user password Toshiba strongly recommends that you save your password in a location where you can later access it should you not remember it Toshiba is not responsible for any losses that may occur to you your organization or others as a result of the inability to access the computer To r...

Page 142: ...n a diskette or media of your choice or click Cancel to continue without saving the password to a text file 9 Click OK to exit Deleting a user password To cancel the power on password function 1 Click Start All Programs Toshiba Utilities and then TOSHIBA Assist The TOSHIBA Assist window appears 2 On the left side click the Optimize tab 3 Click the Hardware Settings icon 4 Select Not Registered 5 F...

Page 143: ...a problem To use the TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool utility 1 Click Start All Programs Toshiba Utilities and then PC Diagnostic Tool or click the PC Diagnostic Tool icon in the Protect Fix tab of TOSHIBA Assist The TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool window appears Sample Image TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool window 2 Select the devices that you would like to test by clicking the check box that appears to the left ...

Page 144: ...associated program Display a customized folder of programs and or files from which to choose Fn esse also has several keys known as hot keys that perform preassigned operations For more information see Hot Keys on page 189 You can assign any key that is not associated with a hot key or a keyboard overlay Starting Fn esse Click Start All Programs Toshiba Utilities and then Fn esse or click the Hotk...

Page 145: ...emory card using this utility 1 Click Start All Programs Toshiba Utilities and then SD Memory Card Format or click the SD Memory Card icon in the Optimize tab of TOSHIBA Assist The TOSHIBA SD Memory Card Format screen appears Sample Image TOSHIBA SD Memory Card Format screen 2 Select the drive corresponding to the SD memory card 3 Select the formatting option Quick Format Full Format 4 Click Start...

Page 146: ...r Management icon in either the Optimize tab of TOSHIBA Assist or in the system tray The TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window appears Sample Image TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window The Profile panel on the left of the TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window shows the power profiles used to control power usage for both AC power and battery power as well as the estimated battery life for each pow...

Page 147: ... only when a DVD program is playing while running the computer on battery power Quickly creating a new power profile 1 Highlight one of the preset profiles 2 Click Copy A new profile appears with the title Copy of Name where Name is the title of the profile you copied 3 To rename the profile click Property 4 Type the name for your new profile and then click OK Customizing a power profile 1 Select ...

Page 148: ... click the Mouse icon in the Optimize tab of TOSHIBA Assist The Mouse Properties screen appears Sample Image Mouse Properties screen The settings you can change are divided into these categories Buttons Pointers Pointer options Wheel Hardware Device Settings You may see additional categories depending on your particular pointing device For information on these settings see 2 Adjust the settings as...

Page 149: ...A Hardware Setup screen General tab options The TOSHIBA Hardware Setup screen has the following tabs General Allows you to view the current BIOS version or change certain settings back to their default values Password Allows you to set a user password Display Allows you to change various default settings for the built in display When the computer restarts it remembers the last configuration If dat...

Page 150: ... adaptor Boot Priority Allows you to change the sequence in which your computer searches the drives for the operating system You can also manually choose the Boot Priority by pressing the power button to power on the computer then quickly pressing the F12 key Select the boot device icon by pressing the arrow keys then pressing the Enter key Since the system is a quick booting system you must press...

Page 151: ...ck Start All Programs Toshiba Utilities and then TOSHIBA Zooming Utility or click the TOSHIBA Zooming Utility icon in the Optimize tab of TOSHIBA Assist The TOSHIBA Zooming Utility Properties screen appears Sample Image TOSHIBA Zooming Utility Properties screen 2 Select the desired option s 3 Click OK The zoom in and zoom out hot keys will now work with the applications you selected To zoom in hol...

Page 152: ...e setting will revert back to Normal speed The setting can also be changed by CD burning software or other applications that can set the drive speed Sample Image CD DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer screen To access the utility 1 Double click the icon in the task tray or click the CD DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer icon in the Optimize tab of TOSHIBA Assist The CD DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer screen appears ...

Page 153: ... you make the Fn key a sticky key meaning you can press it once release it and then press a function key to activate the hot key function Sample Image TOSHIBA Accessibility window To use TOSHIBA Accessibility 1 Click Start All Programs Toshiba Utilities and then Accessibility or click the Accessibility icon in the Optimize tab of TOSHIBA Assist The TOSHIBA Accessibility window appears 2 Check the ...

Page 154: ...formation on Toshiba s support services at the end of this chapter Problems that are easy to fix Your program stops responding If you are working with a program that suddenly freezes all operations chances are the program has stopped responding You can exit the failed program without shutting down the operating system or closing other programs To close a program that has stopped responding 1 Press...

Page 155: ...uter shuts down completely Your program performs an illegal operation If you receive the message Your program has performed an illegal operation close the window and continue working If it happens again record the details of the message and consult the software manufacturer To record the details 1 Click the Details button and select the text the operating system displays The Details button display...

Page 156: ...mouse on an area where you can type text and try typing again Your computer may be in Standby mode and have a software or resource conflict When this happens turning the power on returns you to the problem instead of restarting the system To clear the condition press Ctrl Alt and Del simultaneously Clearing the condition may get the computer running but it will not solve a resource conflict Read t...

Page 157: ...mputer is not accessing the hard disk or the optional external diskette drive on page 156 The AC power light is blinking If the AC power light is blinking try the following steps 1 Cut off power to the computer by disconnecting the AC adaptor and removing the battery The error condition will be interrupted and the AC power light will stop flashing 2 Put the battery back into the computer Do not co...

Page 158: ...nt A for each device The voltage level must match exactly The amperage rating of the AC adaptor must be equal to or greater than that required by the computer The Windows operating system is not working Once you are familiar with the desktop and used to the way the operating system responds to your work routine you can easily detect if the operating system is not working correctly For example The ...

Page 159: ...r further explanation If your computer is connected to a network the Startup menu may display different versions of Safe mode Internet problems My Internet connection is very slow Many factors contribute to the speed with which you can surf the Internet They include modem speed telephone line conditions time of day when everyone else is surfing your access can be slow and popularity of the sites y...

Page 160: ...lp with from the listings and follow the on screen instructions You can connect to Support Online by clicking Support from the menu or by going to pcsupport toshiba com Resolving a hardware conflict If you receive an error message telling you there is a device driver conflict or a general hardware problem try using Windows Help and Support to troubleshoot the problem first For help on hardware con...

Page 161: ... device is asking for attention This causes a hardware conflict Direct Memory Access The data required by a device is stored in a specific place or address in memory called the Direct Memory Access DMA The DMA provides a dedicated channel for adapter cards to bypass the microprocessor and access memory directly If two or more devices use the same DMA the data required by one device overwrites the ...

Page 162: ...the configuration of a device Changing the default settings using Device Manager can cause other conflicts that make one or more devices unusable Device Manager is a configuration tool for advanced users who understand configuration parameters and the ramifications of changing them Disabling a device 1 Click Start Control Panel then click Performance and Maintenance 2 Click the Administrative Tool...

Page 163: ...alog box which provides an array of tabs They may include The General tab which provides basic information about the device The Resource tab which lists resources assigned to the monitor optional external optical drive optional external diskette drive and other power using functions This tab does not appear if the device is not using resources The Driver tab which displays the drivers being used b...

Page 164: ...ne memory module installed for the computer to work For this model Slot A is the bottom slot Slot B is the top slot If only one memory module is to be installed it must be installed in slot A Power and the batteries Your computer receives its power through the AC adaptor and power cord cable or from the system batteries battery optional high capacity battery and real time clock RTC battery Power p...

Page 165: ...fter 20 minutes the battery may have reached the end of its useful life Try replacing it The battery appears not to power the computer for as long as it usually does If you frequently repeat shallow charge and discharge the battery meter may become inaccurate Let the battery discharge completely then try charging it again Check the power options using the Power Management utility Have you added a ...

Page 166: ...ent make of keyboard Nothing happens when you press the keys on the external keyboard You may have plugged the external keyboard in while the computer was turned on Using the computer s TouchPad click Start then either Shut Down or Turn off computer and then Restart the Computer The computer will restart and recognize the device Display problems Here are some typical display problems and their sol...

Page 167: ...roperties dialog box The Appearance tab of this dialog box allows you to choose the colors for the screen The Settings tab allows you to choose the screen resolution The built in screen flickers Some flickering is a normal result of the way the screen produces colors To reduce the amount of flickering try using fewer colors To change the number of colors displayed 1 Right click in a blank area of ...

Page 168: ... time and depending on the usage of the computer the brightness of the screen will deteriorate This is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen technology When the computer is operated on battery power the screen will dim and you may not be able to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power Disk drive problems Problems with the hard disk or with a diskette drive usually sho...

Page 169: ...Many software packages automatically create backup files You may also be able to recover lost data using utility software Consult your network administrator Some programs run correctly but others do not This is probably a configuration problem If a program does not run properly refer to its documentation and check that the hardware configuration meets its needs A diskette will not go into the opti...

Page 170: ...disc Make sure the tray is clean Any dirt or foreign object can interfere with the laser beam Examine the disc to see if it is dirty If necessary wipe it with a clean cloth dipped in water or a neutral cleaner Replace the disc in the tray Make sure that the disc is lying flat label side up Close the tray carefully making sure it has shut completely You press the disc eject button but the drive tra...

Page 171: ...oming from the computer s speakers Adjust the volume control Try pressing Fn Esc to see if volume mute is disabled Check to see if the volume control on the computer is turned up If you are using external headphones or speakers check that they are securely connected to your computer The computer emits a loud high pitched noise This is feedback between the microphone and the speakers It occurs in a...

Page 172: ...If your system does not have built in drivers for your ExpressCard and the card did not come with an operating system driver it may not work under the operating system Contact the manufacturer of the ExpressCard for information about using the card under the operating system ExpressCard checklist Make sure the card is inserted properly into the slot Make sure all cables are securely connected Occa...

Page 173: ...wn address Hot swapping removing one ExpressCard and inserting another without turning the computer off fails Follow this procedure before you remove an ExpressCard 1 Double click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the System tray 2 Select the item you wish to remove 3 Click Stop 4 Remove the device when prompted to do so 5 Click OK three times to close the Safely Remove Hardware screen Never swap...

Page 174: ...tself Make sure you installed the proper printer drivers as shown in Setting up a printer on page 66 or in the instructions that came with the printer You may have connected the printer while the computer is on Disable Standby mode turn off the computer and turn off the printer Turn the printer back on make sure it is online and then turn the computer back on Try printing another file For example ...

Page 175: ...manual for information on how to change these settings The modem is on set up properly but still does not transmit or receive data Make sure the line has a dial tone Connect a telephone handset to the line to check this The other system may be busy or off line Try making a test transmission to someone else For more information regarding your system s V 92 modem visit the Toshiba Web site at pcsupp...

Page 176: ...o connect through SSIDs are case sensitive Toshiba provides a Client Manager utility for setting and managing SSIDs Check the Control Panel s Device Manager to verify that the Wi Fi adapter is recognized by the Windows operating system and that the driver is loaded Carefully note any error messages these will be very helpful if you should confer with a support technician at a later time Verify tha...

Page 177: ...WEP etc check the access point vendor s Web site for recent firmware upgrades Problems with WEP keys in particular are frequently addressed in new firmware releases Special considerations for the Windows operating system Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP encryption is not enabled on the wireless access point When you install a wireless access point device the Windows operating system checks whether WEP...

Page 178: ... that the drive supports 2 Ensure that the disc is properly inserted in the drive tray 3 Use the DVD Player software that came with your computer to view DVD movies 4 Clean the disc and try again A dirty drive can also cause audio problems If you have tried several discs and all fail consider sending your drive to an authorized service provider to get it cleaned 5 Verify that your computer recogni...

Page 179: ...r 800 x 600 can cause 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 th...

Page 180: ...fice network and copy files to your network partition Some people use a combination of these methods backing up all files to tape weekly and copying critical files to diskette on a daily basis If you have installed your own programs you should back up these programs as well as your data files If something goes wrong that requires you to reformat your hard disk and start again reloading all your pr...

Page 181: ...was in just prior to the installation This is much easier and more effective than uninstalling the hardware or software which often leaves behind unwanted files and settings It is also easy to undo a Restore Point selection if you change your mind Follow these steps to create a Restore Point using the System Restore utility 1 Click Start and then Help and Support 2 Under Pick a Task click Undo cha...

Page 182: ...system is the data that you create and store on its hard drive Since problems with either hardware or software can make the data inaccessible or even destroy it the next most valuable component of your computer system may be a recent backup of your data Fortunately the Windows operating system offers a convenient way to back up your computer or just your important files to CDs DVDs or hard drives ...

Page 183: ...s and settings for Outlook Outlook Express or other e mail applications Visit the vendors Web sites www microsoft com for example for detailed instructions Newsgroup files and settings for Outlook Express or other newsgroup readers Visit the vendors Web sites for detailed instructions Other data files If you do not find an application s data files in any of the folders within the My Documents fold...

Page 184: ...elect Bookmark file window and then click Next 6 Click Finish The message Successfully exported favorites should appear 7 Follow the steps above for backing up files from the My Documents folder to a CD Each CD has room for 650 700 megabytes of data Follow this same set of steps any number of times to back up any number of files to as many CDs as is required to hold them The Windows operating syst...

Page 185: ...ion instructions that accompany the hardware or software Restart the Windows operating system Always restart Windows after each installation even if the installation utility does not prompt you to do so This will ensure that the installation is completed and will clean up anything that the installation utility left behind Do one installation at a time If you have several new items to add to your c...

Page 186: ...tions Contact the software company s technical support group for their assistance Consult the dealer from whom you purchased your computer and or program Your dealer is your best source for current information For the complete detailed specifications for your computer visit pcsupport toshiba com Go to the Tech Support Center select your particular model from the list and go to the Detailed Specifi...

Page 187: ...they occurred For technical support call the Toshiba Global Support Centre Within the United States at 800 457 7777 Outside the United States at 949 859 4273 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites Toshiba s worldwide offices toshiba com Worldwide Toshiba corporate site computers toshiba com Marketing and product information in the USA accessories toshiba com Accessories information in the USA www toshib...

Page 188: ...stems 9740 Irvine Blvd Irvine California 92618 USA 800 457 7777 within the US 949 859 4273 outside of the US this call may incur long distance charges Mexico Toshiba de México S A de C V Sierra Candela No 111 6to Piso Col Lomas de Chapultepec CP 11000 Mexico DF Spain Toshiba Information Systems España S A Parque Empresarial San Fernando Edificio Europa 1a Planta Escalera A 28831 Madrid San Fernand...

Page 189: ...nation with the Fn key turn system functions on and off Hot keys have a legend on the key indicating the option or feature the key controls Volume Mute Fn This hot key enables disables volume mute on your computer When volume mute is enabled no sound will come from the speakers or headphones ...

Page 190: ... Using the pointing device or any key will make the display s content reappear The Windows operating system log on screen will appear prompting you for a password After typing in the password for the current user press Enter To activate the password feature 1 Click Start Control Panel and then Appearances and Themes 2 Click one of the following Choose a screen saver in the Pick a task section Disp...

Page 191: ... 2 In the Search field type password screen saver 3 Press Enter 4 Click the Protect your files with a screen saver password link located under the suggested topics Follow the steps listed in the Windows online Help to set up your password protected screen saver To ensure the password protection is activated after pressing Fn F1 to activate instant security wait ten seconds before walking away from...

Page 192: ...e information about Standby mode please see Using and configuring Standby mode on page 75 Fn This hot key places the computer into Hibernation mode If Hibernation mode is enabled the default a message box displays by default to confirm the computer is entering Hibernation mode You can choose not to display this message box Sample Image Hibernation confirmation box If Hibernation mode is disabled t...

Page 193: ...Internal display only LCD CRT Internal display and external monitor simultaneously CRT External monitor only LCD TV Multi Monitor Internal display and external monitor TV only Sample Image Display options window To use a simultaneous mode you must set the resolution of the internal display panel to match the resolution of the external display device Fn This hot key decreases the screen brightness ...

Page 194: ...ules Wi Fi enabled Enables just the Wi Fi module Bluetooth enabled Enables just the Bluetooth module All enabled Enables both Bluetooth and Wi Fi Fn This hot key enables disables the TouchPad For more information on using the TouchPad see Using the TouchPad on page 62 Sample Image Disable and enable TouchPad windows Fn This hot key turns the Zooming utility to zoom out For more information see TOS...

Page 195: ...r 2 3 2 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 Fn Space bar This hot key switches screen resolution ...

Page 196: ...features a universal power supply you can use worldwide This appendix shows the shapes of the typical AC power cord cable connectors for various parts of the world USA and Canada UL approved CSA approved United Kingdom BS approved Australia AS approved Europe VDA approved NEMKO approved ...

Page 197: ...ommunication networks For more information on using ConfigFree see the ConfigFree online Help The ConfigFree utilities include the following Connectivity Doctor The Connectivity Doctor utility is used to analyze network connections and fix networking problems with your notebook computer For more information see Connectivity Doctor on page 200 Search for Wireless Devices The Search for Wireless Dev...

Page 198: ...g Started This section contains information about the ConfigFree main screen and how to start and set up ConfigFree For more detailed information on setting up and using ConfigFree see the Help File included in the application Starting ConfigFree To start ConfigFree be sure the computer has a wired or wireless connection Then perform any of the following steps Click Start All Programs Toshiba Netw...

Page 199: ...auncher to start the desired ConfigFree utilities Sample Image ConfigFree Launcher ConfigFree Launcher can be set to hide from view when it is not in use When this setting is active set the ConfigFree Launcher to Auto hide mode you can re display ConfigFree Launcher by moving the mouse cursor to the right of the screen Sample Image ConfigFree Launcher Auto hide mode setting Bluetooth Wireless LAN ...

Page 200: ...lems Using Connectivity Doctor you can view detailed network information by simply moving the mouse pointer The Connectivity Doctor works with the following network devices Wired and wireless network devices Routers hubs and bridges Access points The Connectivity Doctor displays the following information WEP Used not Used Wired connection line link speed Wireless connection line signal strength an...

Page 201: ...network device icon displays information about the device such as its IP address subnet mask and MAC address A wireless network device also shows information such as the network SSID and the device s Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP key settings Sample Image Viewing device information If a problem or potential problem is detected in most cases a screen automatically displays showing you the possible c...

Page 202: ...lamation point will appear next to the wireless communication switch The following checkboxes and buttons are provided on the Connectivity Doctor screen Search for Wireless Devices The Search for Wireless Devices utility searches for wireless LAN and Bluetooth devices currently used in the neighborhood and displays information about them on a virtual map To search for wireless devices 1 Click the ...

Page 203: ...in the bands surrounding the computer icon at the center of the map The closer to the center the stronger the connection Placing the pointer over the displayed point of light shows detailed information about the wireless device The wireless device shown near the center of the map is not necessarily near your notebook computer If a wireless device located a distance away also has a strong signal it...

Page 204: ...running Windows XP SP2 To add a new wireless connection to an Access Point 1 Open the Search for Wireless Devices option from ConfigFree Launcher 2 Drag and drop the device you want to connect to the computer icon at the center of the map The Wireless Settings screen appears Sample Image Dragging a device to the Access Point Sample Image Wireless settings screen NOTE ...

Page 205: ...reless Devices option Moving the mouse cursor over a device icon displays information about the device Sample Image Viewing Bluetooth devices You can connect to devices shown on the Bluetooth map 1 Drag and drop the device you want to connect to the computer icon at the center of the map 2 Configured devices are automatically connected Devices not yet configured launch the Add New Connection Wizar...

Page 206: ...Image Dragging the file to the Bluetooth device icon To be prompted for the device 1 Drag and drop the file to the Bluetooth radar icon on the ConfigFree Launcher Sample Image Dragging the file to the Bluetooth radar icon Or you can right click the file and select Send to Bluetooth Devices Sample Image Selecting Send to Bluetooth Devices option 2 Choose a file recipient ...

Page 207: ...and connect to the network Similarly users who access networks in the office and at home can set up profiles to handle these networking environments A profile contains the currently configured network settings on the computer as well as information about any network devices The following settings can be saved or captured in a profile Internet settings includes LAN settings proxy server settings an...

Page 208: ...the screen to display more capture options 9 Under Captured Items select the items you want to capture for this profile 10 If connecting with a wireless network select the desired Auto Switch Settings These options are unavailable if wireless devices have been disabled 11 Under Execute this program after switching click the Browse button and select the program file or Web site URL that is to start...

Page 209: ...er computers For more information about modifying importing and exporting profiles refer to the online Help ConfigFree SUMMIT The ConfigFree SUMMIT utility is a convenient way to share files with other users and to transfer files between your computers at home and at work This utility is faster and more dependable than sending the files via email Use this utility which handles files regardless of ...

Page 210: ...sers that you want to attend the SUMMIT meeting and send them an invitation Sample Image Inviting users to SUMMIT meeting When a user joins the SUMMIT their icon appears on the SUMMIT table Sample Image Users attending SUMMIT meeting user icons appear on SUMMIT table Files can be shared with one user or all users attending the meeting To share a file with one user drag and drop the file on the use...

Page 211: ...nly one other user Sample Image Sharing a file with one user To share a file with all users drag the file to the center of the SUMMIT table where users can access it as desired If you are the Host of the summit and drag a file to the center of the SUMMIT table it will automatically be sent to all SUMMIT users who can then accept or decline the file as desired Sample Image Sharing a file with all u...

Page 212: ... appear on the SUMMIT table 4 Use drag and drop to share documents with SUMMIT users To share a file with one user drag the file to the user s icon To share a file with all users drag the file to the center of the summit table There are other ways to send files to users To send files to all SUMMIT users 1 Right click the file and select Send to SUMMIT Devices 2 Click Send To send files to a user w...

Page 213: ...onfigure how you would like to use the projector To connect to a Toshiba Wireless Projector 1 Click the icon in the system tray 2 Use the pointing device to select the Toshiba Wireless Projector DPJ then click Connect Launching Quick Connect prevents you from using the network to connect to a Toshiba Wireless Projector when the wireless LAN Configuration is set to Ad Hoc If you are connected to an...

Page 214: ...t for 5 GHz 802 11a Quick Connect changes this mode to 2 4 GHz 802 11b and then connects to the projector The wireless LAN configuration returns to the settings that were last used before the Quick Connect function was started If the Toshiba Wireless Projector utility is closed If you select Toshiba Wireless Projector DPJ from the ConfigFree tray menu this disconnects the wireless LAN connection I...

Page 215: ...e it is powered on This feature is particularly useful if you want your computer to automatically switch from the network configuration you use in your office to the one you use at home The Auto Switch feature contains options for automatically switching between wired and wireless devices With these options the computer automatically switches to a wireless LAN network when the cable of the wired L...

Page 216: ...ears 3 Select the Auto Switch SSID tab 4 Select the profile to be automatically selected when the SSID is detected then click Add The profile is moved to the List of target SSIDs and profiles 5 Repeat the previous step for each additional profile you want to select 6 Select Automatically switch profiles when connected to this SSID 7 Check Automatically switch profile when connected to this SSID 8 ...

Page 217: ...rnating current BIOS basic input output system bps bits per second CD compact disc CD ROM compact disc read only memory CD RW compact disc rewrite memory CMOS complementary metal oxide semiconductor COM1 communications port 1 serial port COM2 communications port 2 serial port CPU central processing unit DC direct current DMA direct memory access DIMM dual inline memory module ...

Page 218: ... Language IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers I O input output IRQ interrupt request ISP Internet service provider KB kilobyte LAN local area network LCD liquid crystal display LPT1 line printer port 1 parallel port LSI large scale integration MB megabyte MIDI Musical Instrument Digital Interface PC personal computer PCI Peripheral Component Interconnect PCMCIA Personal Computer...

Page 219: ...ssive matrix displays adapter A device that provides a compatible connection between two units For example the computer s internal display adapter receives information from the software and translates it into images on the screen An adapter can take a number of forms from a microprocessor to a simple connector An intelligent adapter one that is capable of doing some processing may also be called a...

Page 220: ... disk See system disk boot priority startup sequence The order in which the computer accesses its disk drives to locate the startup files Under the default startup sequence the computer looks for the startup files in the diskette drive before checking the hard disk bus An electrical circuit that connects the central processing unit CPU with other parts of the computer such as the video adapter dis...

Page 221: ... specified colors that establishes the colors that can be displayed on the screen at a particular time compatibility The extent to which computers programs or devices can work together harmoniously using the same commands formats or language as another configuration 1 The collection of components that make up a single computer system 2 How parts of the system are set up that is configured controll...

Page 222: ...production of optical discs such as CDs and DVDs Compare disk disk A round flat piece of material that can be magnetically influenced to hold information in digital form and used in the production of magnetic disks such as diskettes and hard disks Compare disc See also diskette hard disk disk drive The device that reads and writes information and programs on a diskette or hard disk It rotates the ...

Page 223: ...ulation A technique in which a device or program imitates another device or program enable To turn on a computer option See also disable executable file A computer program that is ready to run Application programs and batch files are examples of executable files Names of executable files usually end with a bat or exe extension expansion device A device that connects to a computer to expand its cap...

Page 224: ... individual programs G ground A conductor to which all components of an electric circuit are connected It has a potential of zero 0 volts is connected to the earth and is the point of reference for voltages in the circuit H hard disk A storage device composed of a rigid platter or platters that can be magnetically coded with data Hard disks hold much more information than diskettes and are used fo...

Page 225: ...tion of keys that you use to perform a task instead of using a pointing device such as a mouse L L1 level one cache Memory cache built into the processor to help improve processing speed See also cache CPU cache L2 cache L2 level two cache Memory cache installed on the motherboard to help improve processing speed It is slower than L1 cache and faster than main memory See also cache CPU cache L1 ca...

Page 226: ...an use and vice versa modem Short for modulator demodulator A device that converts information from digital to analog and back to digital enabling information to pass back and forth between digital computers and analog telephone lines motherboard The computer s main circuit board that contains the processor memory and other primary components MS DOS prompt See system prompt multi function drive A ...

Page 227: ... time On your computer the parallel port provides a parallel communications interface between the computer and an appropriate device Most modern printers are parallel Compare serial password A unique string of characters entered by a user to verify his or her identity to the computer or the network peripheral Any device such as a printer or joystick that is attached to the computer and controlled ...

Page 228: ...ble disk resolution A measure of the sharpness of the images that can be produced by a printer or displayed on a screen For a printer resolution is expressed in dots per inch dpi For a screen it is expressed as the number of pixels available horizontally and vertically restart Synonymous with reboot To reset the computer by reloading the operating system without turning the computer off See also b...

Page 229: ... A diskette that contains the operating system files needed to start the computer Any diskette can be formatted as a system disk A system disk is also called a bootable disk or a startup disk Compare non system disk system prompt The symbol in the MS DOS operating system generally a drive letter followed by a greater than sign indicating where users are to enter commands T TFT display See active m...

Page 230: ...d is another term for the communication protocol to permit an Ethernet connection using wireless communication components World Wide Web www The worldwide network of Web sites linked together over the Internet A user of the Web can jump from site to site regardless of the location of the computer hosting the site See also Internet ...

Page 231: ...ng 165 charging 42 44 conserving power 104 disposal 111 low charge 103 monitoring power 44 101 not charging 165 power profile 191 power profile hot key 106 real time clock RTC 98 removing 107 BIOS Setup see TOSHIBA Hardware Setup Bridge Media Adapter inserting memory media 127 removing memory media 128 button power 47 56 start 116 C CD creating 94 playing an audio 93 CD using 90 channels DMA 161 I...

Page 232: ...k Defragmenter 169 disk drive corrupted damaged data files 169 missing files trouble accessing a disk 168 running slow 169 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 169 cannot read a diskette 170 connecting 67 external connecting 67 display does not look normal flickers 167 external monitor not working 168 screen is blank 166 display device external 63 display output settings 64 display external adj...

Page 233: ...ing a key 144 function keys 82 H hardware conflicts 160 resolving 162 headphones using 125 Help and Support Windows operating system 160 Hibernation mode 69 configuring 73 starting again from 74 hot key display brightness 193 display modes 193 Hibernation mode 192 keyboard overlays 195 password security 190 power profile 191 Standby mode 192 volume mute 189 zooming 194 hot key power profile 106 ht...

Page 234: ... installation 48 removing 53 memory module slot 49 microphone 124 modem connecting to telephone line 118 determining COM port 117 problem solving 175 resetting port to default settings 117 upgrading 117 monitor 63 connecting 64 not working 167 mouse installing 65 mouse utility 148 N network accessing 119 Dial Up Networking Wizard 119 networking wireless 121 O opening the display panel 45 optical d...

Page 235: ... up 156 contacting Toshiba 186 corrupted damaged data files 169 Device Manager 162 disabling a device 162 disk drive is slow 169 display is blank 166 ExpressCard 171 checklist 172 error occurs 173 hot swapping fails 173 not recognized 173 slot appears dead 172 external display not working 168 external monitor 167 faulty memory 163 hardware conflict 160 161 high pitched noise 171 illegal operation ...

Page 236: ... hot key 192 starting again from 76 start button 116 starting a program 84 Run dialog box 85 Windows Explorer 84 Windows Start menu 84 starting up the computer from Shut down 73 from Standby 76 Startup menu problem solving 158 supervisor password deleting 139 supervisor password set up 138 system tray 116 T Taskbar 116 telephone line connecting to modem 118 television adjusting display 65 Toshiba ...

Page 237: ... Wi Fi wireless networking 121 Windows Media Player 93 Windows Media Player icon 115 Windows Explorer 84 Windows operating system Help and Support 160 problem solving 158 Windows operating system desktop 114 Windows Start menu 84 wireless networking 121 Wizards Dial Up Networking Wizard 119 World Wide Web 122 www 122 ...

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