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Toshiba A7-ST7712, User Manual

The Toshiba A7-ST7712 is a powerful and versatile device, perfect for all your computing needs. With its top-of-the-line specifications, this laptop offers exceptional performance and efficiency. To get the most out of your device, download the user manual for free from our website, making it easier than ever to navigate its features and functionalities.

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Getting Started

Adding memory (optional)

Before you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer 
using the Start menu. If you install or remove a memory module 
while the computer is in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will be lost.

If the computer is on, begin at step 

1

; otherwise, skip to step 

3

.

1

Click 

Start

, and then click the arrow next to the lock button in 

the lower-right corner of the Start menu.

The Shut Down menu appears.

(Sample Image) Shut Down menu

2

Click 

Shut Down

.

The operating system turns off the computer.

3

Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer, 
including the AC adaptor.

4

Remove the main battery. For information on removing the 
main battery, see 

“Removing the battery from the computer” 

on page 111

.

Arrow

Shut Down menu

Start

Summary of Contents for A7-ST7712

Page 1: ...ssistance Toshiba s Support Web site pcsupport toshiba com Toshiba Global Support Centre Calling within the United States 800 457 7777 Calling from outside the United States 949 859 4273 For more information see If Something Goes Wrong on page 171 in this guide ...

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

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: ...formation the FCC registration number and ringer equivalence number REN for this equipment If requested the information must be provided to the telephone company The modem connects to the telephone line by means of a standard jack called the USOC RJ11C A 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 r...

Page 5: ...t to file a complaint with the FCC if you believe it is necessary If trouble is experienced with this equipment for repair or limited warranty information please contact Toshiba Corporation Toshiba America Information Systems Inc or an authorized representative of Toshiba or the Toshiba Support Centre within the United States at 800 457 7777 or Outside the United States at 949 859 4273 If the equi...

Page 6: ...ocal telecommunications company The equipment must also beinstalledusing an acceptable method of connection The customer should be aware that compliance with the above conditions may not prevent degradation of service in some situations Repairs to certified equipment should be coordinated by a representative designated by the supplier Any repairs or alterations made by the user to this equipment o...

Page 7: ... Bluetooth and Wireless LAN devices operate within the same radio frequency range and may interfere with one another If you use Bluetooth and Wireless LAN devices simultaneously you may occasionally experience a less than optimal network performance or even lose your network connection If you should experience any such problem immediately turn off your Bluetooth or Wireless LAN device Please conta...

Page 8: ...ess LAN equipment on board airplanes or In any other environment where the risk of interference to other devices or services is perceived or identified as harmful If you are uncertain of the policy that applies on the use of wireless devices in a specificorganization orenvironment e g airports you are encouraged to askfor authorization to use the Wireless LAN device prior to turning on the equipme...

Page 9: ...nement du dispositif The term IC before the equipment certification number only signifies that the Industry Canada technical specifications were met To prevent radio interference to the licensed service this device is intended to be operated indoors and away from windows to provide maximum shielding Equipment or its transmit antenna that is installed outdoors is subject to licensing Pour empecher ...

Page 10: ...gle terminal connection to the Public Switched Telephone Network PSTN However due to differences between the individual PSTNs provided in different countries regions the approval does not of itself give an unconditional assurance of successful operation on every PSTN network termination point In the event of problems you should contact your equipment supplier in the first instance The above Cautio...

Page 11: ...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 12: ...ay 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 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 o...

Page 13: ...use for the Atheros AR5BMB 43 44 and AR5BMB5 Mini PCI Wireless Network Adapters This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries regions in the following table Do not use this equipment except in the countries regions in the following table This device works on passive scan only A peer to peer mode is not available in 802 11a and Turbo Mode 802 11b 2 4 GHz Australia Austria Belgiu...

Page 14: ... Pour les enregistrements et licences veuillez contacter I 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 Franc...

Page 15: ...t 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 Chann...

Page 16: ...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 17: ...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 18: ...not use this equipment except in the countries regions in the following table An adhoc mode is available in Ch1 Ch11 802 11 b g An Infrastructure mode is available in Ch1 Ch11 802 11 b g Ch36 40 44 48 52 60 64 149 153 157 161 165 802 11a Wake up on wireless lan function is not available in battery mode 802 11 b g 2 4 GHz Australia Austria Belgium Canada Denmark Finland France Germany Greece Hong K...

Page 19: ...a com in the United States for more information When you use Bluetooth cards from TOSHIBA close to 2 4 GHz Wireless LAN devices Bluetooth transmissions might slow down or cause errors If you detect certain interference while you use Bluetooth 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 ...

Page 20: ...oth wireless technology however is far much less than the electromagnetic energy emitted by wireless devices like for example mobile phones Because products with Bluetooth wireless technology operate within the guidelines found in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations TOSHIBA believes Bluetooth wireless technology is safe for use by consumers These standards and recommendations refl...

Page 21: ...specificorganization orenvironment e g airports you are encouraged to askfor 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 m...

Page 22: ...ge the features and functions of the original design Article 17 Any use of low power radio frequency electric machinery shall not affect aviation safety and interfere with legal communications In the event interference is caused the use of such electric machinery shall be immediately discontinued Operation of such products can be resumed only when they are modified and can no longer cause interfer...

Page 23: ...3 TOSHIBA Direct PC Monday Friday 10 00 17 00 Toll Free Tel 0120 15 1048 Direct Dial 03 3457 4850 Fax 03 3457 4868 Device Authorization This device obtains the Technical Regulation Conformity Certification and it belongs to the device class of radio equipment of low power data communication system radio station stipulated in the Radio Law of Japan The Name of the radio equipment EYXF2CS TELECOM EN...

Page 24: ...horized 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 This appliance contains a laser system and is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT Tousethismodelproperly readtheuser sguidecarefullyandkeepitfor your future reference Never attempt to disassemble adjust or repair a...

Page 25: ...ulations is prohibited Notice The information contained in this manual including but not limited to any product specifications is subject to change without notice TOSHIBA CORPORATION AND TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS INC TOSHIBA PROVIDES NO WARRANTY WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL OR ANY OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN AND HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR...

Page 26: ...or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries TouchPad is a trademark of Synaptics Inc ExpressCard is a trademark of PCMCIA i LINK is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation Adobe and Photoshop are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and or other countries Bluetooth word mark a...

Page 27: ... Selecting a place to work 39 Creating a computer friendly environment 39 Keeping yourself comfortable 40 Precautions 40 Important information on your computer s cooling fan 41 Setting up your computer 42 Setting up your software 42 Registering your computer with Toshiba 43 Adding optional external devices 43 Connecting to a power source 44 Charging the main battery 46 ...

Page 28: ...ouchPad 64 Scrolling with the TouchPad 65 Control buttons 65 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 65 Using external display devices 65 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 66 Adjusting the quality of the external display 67 Using an external keyboard 68 Using a mouse 68 Connecting a printer 68 Setting up a printer 69 Connecting an optional external diskette drive 69 Turning off...

Page 29: ...a 86 Starting a program 87 Starting a program from the Start menu 87 Starting a program from Windows Explorer 88 Starting a program using the Start Search field 89 Saving your work 89 Printing your work 91 Backing up your work 92 Restoring your work 92 Using the optical drive 93 Optical drive components 93 Inserting a compact disc 94 Playing an audio CD 96 Playing optical media 97 Creating a CD DV...

Page 30: ...08 Power Plans 109 Using a hot key to set the Power Plan 110 Changing the main battery 111 Removing the battery from the computer 111 Inserting a charged battery 113 Taking care of your battery 114 Safety precautions 114 Maintaining your battery 115 Disposing of used batteries 116 Traveling tips 117 Chapter 4 Exploring Your Computer s Features 118 Exploring the desktop 118 Finding your way around ...

Page 31: ... an ExpressCard 132 Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot 133 Inserting memory media 133 Removing memory media 134 Using the i LINK port 134 Using an expansion device 135 Using an Optional Advanced Port Replicator III Plus with your computer 135 Chapter 5 Toshiba Utilities 136 TOSHIBA Assist 137 Connect 138 Secure 139 Protect Fix 140 Optimize 141 TOSHIBA Application Installer 142 Setting passwords 1...

Page 32: ...60 Password Bank 162 Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader 165 ConfigFree 167 Getting Started 168 ConfigFree Utilities 168 Chapter 6 If Something Goes Wrong 171 Problems that are easy to fix 171 Problems when you turn on the computer 172 The Windows operating system is not working 175 Using Startup options to fix problems 175 Internet problems 176 The Windows operating system can help yo...

Page 33: ...efore you contact Toshiba 199 Contacting Toshiba 200 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 200 Toshiba s worldwide offices 201 Appendix A Hot Keys 203 Hot Key Cards 203 Using the Hot Key Cards 204 Application Cards 205 Using the Application Cards 205 Card Case 206 Hot Key Functions 207 Volume Mute 207 Password security 208 Power plan 209 Sleep mode 210 Hibernation mode 211 Display modes 212 Display bri...

Page 34: ...34 Contents 5 375 x 8 375 ver 2 3 Appendix B Power Cord Cable Connectors 218 Glossary 219 Index 234 ...

Page 35: ...ective 2002 95 EC Restriction of the use of certain Hazardous Substances in electrical and electronic equipment RoHS which restricts use of lead cadmium mercury hexavalent chromium PBB and PBDE Toshiba requires its notebook component suppliers to meet RoHS requirements and verifies its suppliers commitment to meeting RoHS requirements by conducting component sampling inspections during the product...

Page 36: ...d for a product Series Your particular model may not have all the features and specifications listed or illustrated For more detailed information about the features and specifications on your particular model please visit Toshiba s Web site at pcsupport toshiba com While Toshiba has made every effort at the time of publication to ensure the accuracy of the information provided herein product speci...

Page 37: ...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 highlight other ...

Page 38: ...m Service options Toshiba offers a full line of optional service programs to complement its limited warranty Toshiba s standard limited warranty extended warranty and service upgrade terms and conditions are available at warranty toshiba com To stay current on the most recent software and hardware options for your computer and for other product information be sure to regularly check the Toshiba We...

Page 39: ...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 40: ... 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 41: ...ly even new programs you buy from a supplier may contain a computer virus You need a special program to check for viruses Ask your dealer to help you 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 o...

Page 42: ... When you turn on the computer for the first time do not turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely The 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 ent...

Page 43: ... 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 up your software on page 42 After starting your computer for the first time you may want to Add more m...

Page 44: ... 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 with your computer or use AC ada...

Page 45: ...g the AC adaptor cord into the DC IN on the back 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 green Never attempt to connect or disconnect a power plug with wet hands Failure to follow this instruction could result in an electric shock possibly resulting ...

Page 46: ...sing the battery to power the computer you must charge the battery To charge the battery leave the computer plugged into an AC power source with the computer turned off until the battery light glows green After that the battery will be completely charged and ready to power the computer Once the battery is charged for the first time avoid leaving the computer plugged in and turned off for more than...

Page 47: ...t press or push on the display panel and be careful to remove any pens or other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel Small bright dots may appear on your screen display when you turn on your computer Your display contains an extremely large number of thin film transistors TFT and is manufactured using high precision technology Any small bright dots that may appear on you...

Page 48: ...he features and icons described in this guide Below are examples of some of the many possible icons used on your computer Sample Illustration System icons Turning on the power To turn on the computer 1 Make sure any external devices such as the AC adaptor if you plan to use AC power rather than battery power are properly connected and ready 2 Check to ensure that all optical drives are empty 3 Pre...

Page 49: ...ur software on page 42 Installing a memory module Memory modules can be installed in the memory module slots on the base of the computer You will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this procedure If the computer has been running recently the memory module may be hot The surrounding area may also be hot Allow the module to cool to room temperature before replacing it Avoid touching the cover the...

Page 50: ...herwise skip to step 3 1 Click Start and then click the arrow next to the lock button in the lower right corner of the Start menu The Shut Down menu appears Sample Image Shut Down menu 2 Click Shut Down The operating system turns off the computer 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer including the AC adaptor 4 Remove the main battery For information on removing the main battery ...

Page 51: ...g the memory module slot cover 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver loosen the screw that secures the memory module slot cover Sample Illustration Unscrewing 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 Front of computer Front of computer ...

Page 52: ...nector 10 Locate an empty memory module slot on the underside of the computer If no memory slot is available you must remove a module by performing steps 2 3 of Removing a memory module on page 54 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 11 Pick up the memory module by its sides avoiding an...

Page 53: ...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 54: ...nnect the cables 18 Restart the computer TECHNICAL NOTE You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work You can now continue setting up the computer When the operating system has loaded you can verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module If you are adding an extra memory module after setting up the computer verify that the computer has recognize...

Page 55: ...ower If Start Windows Normally is highlighted then press Enter If one of the Safe Mode options is highlighted it is best to press Enter to go into Safe Mode then shut down and restart the system at which time Windows should boot back up normally When Safe Mode is suggested this could be a sign that you may need to scan your hard drive for errors or defragment the drive If so consult Windows Help a...

Page 56: ...t have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module you can check that the computer has recognized the change To do this 1 Click Start Control Panel and then double click System The System window appears 2 The total memory is displayed below the System heading under Memory RAM If the computer does not recognize the memor...

Page 57: ... for example a D drive Recover to a custom sized partition leaving extra space to create an additional partition later Erase the hard disk completely Reinstall drivers and applications which were bundled with your computer Creating Recovery CDs DVDs Depending on your system configuration you may be able to copy the Hard Drive Recovery Utilities to CD or DVD which gives you the ability to recover y...

Page 58: ... Creator screen 3 Select the items you want to copy by clicking the check box next to the item s Name recovery files applications original bundled drivers and applications or both the recovery files and applications 4 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 ...

Page 59: ...dia Checking the HDD operating status Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the recovery partition You have the options of recovering your system using the Hard Drive Recovery partition to the factory set default or recovering just your C drive and leaving other partitions for example a D drive intact or changing the size of your C drive and then recovering it To recover your hard disk drive using the ut...

Page 60: ...lect Recovery of Factory Default Software 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 then click Next A confirmation message displays reminding you that all data will be lost during the recovery process Be sure to save your work to external media before proceeding 3 Click Next ...

Page 61: ... 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 then click Next A confirmation message displays reminding you that all data will be lost Be su...

Page 62: ...on 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 defaul...

Page 63: ...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 57 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 64: ...lick 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 your...

Page 65: ...ou to click or choose an item move the cursor to the item then press and release the primary left hand button To double click press the primary button twice in rapid succession The primary button usually corresponds to the left mouse button The function of the secondary right hand button depends on the program you are using It usually corresponds to the right mouse button right clicking Check your...

Page 66: ...e Display Properties settings Directing the display output when you turn on the computer Once you have connected an external display device you can choose to use the internal display only the external device only or both simultaneously 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 repeate...

Page 67: ...y clicking Start Control Panel Appearance and Themes and then Display Choose the Settings tab click the Advanced button select Display Device select the applicable Monitor type and then click Apply or OK Adjusting the quality of the external display To obtain the best picture quality from your television or other video display device you may need to adjust the video settings See the video device d...

Page 68: ... a USB compatible printer to your computer through the USB ports To determine if the printer is USB compatible check its documentation To make the connection you need a suitable USB cable which may come with your printer If a USB cable was not included with your printer you can purchase one from a computer or electronics store If your printer supports Plug and Play your computer may automatically ...

Page 69: ... it up for the first time You only need to set up the printer once 1 Click Start Control Panel Hardware and Sound and then under Printers click Add a printer The Add Printer Wizard appears Sample Image Add Printer Wizard 2 Follow the on screen instructions to set up your printer Connecting an optional external diskette drive Some operations such as creating a password service diskette require a di...

Page 70: ...idea to turn off your computer when you are not using it for a while If you are using the computer for the first time leave the computer plugged into a power source even though the computer is off to fully charge the main battery Options for turning off the computer Depending on the operating system installed you have more than one option available for turning off the computer Shut Down Hibernate ...

Page 71: ... 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 and consumes less main battery power than restarting from turning off the computer Restarting from Hibernation takes a littl...

Page 72: ...omputer returns to the mode in which you left it including all open programs and files you were using If you power down using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully your unsaved information will be lost Be sure to save your work first For information on using Sleep see Using and configuring Sleep mode on page 77 Using the Shut Down command The Shut Down command completely shuts do...

Page 73: ...off Turning off the computer more quickly You can also turn off the computer by pressing the power button To use this method you first need to activate it using the Power Options feature By default pressing your computer s power button puts the computer into Sleep mode 1 Click Start Control Panel System and Maintenance and then Power Options The Power Options window appears 2 Click Change plan set...

Page 74: ...lose action Set this option to Shut down if you want the computer to shut down when you close the display panel Power button action Set this option to Shut down if you want the computer to shut down when you press the power button Start menu power button Set this option to Shut down if you want the computer to shut down when you click the power button in the Start menu 6 Click Apply 7 Click OK Onc...

Page 75: ...art menu The Shut Down menu appears Sample Image Shut Down menu 2 Click Hibernate The computer saves the state of all open programs and files turns off the display and then turns off Configuring Hibernation mode options You can place the computer into Hibernation mode by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel You can also specify an amount of time after which the computer au...

Page 76: ...d to display the actions that you can configure 5 Select Hibernate for the options you want Lid close action Set this option to Hibernate if you want the computer to go into Hibernation mode when you close the display panel Power button action Set this option to Hibernate if you want the computer to go into Hibernation mode when you press the power button Start menu power button Set this option to...

Page 77: ...splay panel Using and configuring Sleep mode To turn off the computer using the Sleep command 1 Click Start and then click the arrow next to the Lock button in the lower right part of the Start menu The Shut Down menu appears Sample Image Shut Down menu 2 Click Sleep The computer saves the status of all open programs and files to memory turns off the display and enters into a low power mode The on...

Page 78: ... window appears 2 Click Change plan settings under the power plan to be customized The Edit Plan Settings window appears Sample Image Edit Plan Settings screen 3 To change the amount of time after which the computer enters Sleep mode Under Put the computer to sleep select the desired amount of time in both the On battery and Plugged in categories To disable the computer from automatically entering...

Page 79: ...on to Sleep if you want the computer to go into Sleep mode when you close the display panel Power button action Set this option to Sleep if you want the computer to go into Sleep mode when you press the power button Start menu power button Set this option to Sleep if you want the computer to go into Sleep mode when you click the power button in the Start menu 7 Click Apply 8 Click OK Once the comp...

Page 80: ...y also wish to customize your power usage settings For more information see Power Plans on page 109 There are additional custom settings you can choose See Toshiba Utilities on page 136 Caring for your computer This section gives tips on cleaning and moving your computer For information about taking care of your computer s battery see Taking care of your battery on page 114 Cleaning the computer K...

Page 81: ...ock cable For more information on purchasing a cable lock visit accessories toshiba com Sample Illustration Computer lock cable To secure the computer 1 Wrap the cable through or around some part of a heavy object Make sure there is no way for a potential thief to slip the cable off the object 2 Pass the locking end through the loop 3 Insert the cable s locking end into the security lock slot on y...

Page 82: ...ll lose all work since you last saved See Saving your work on page 89 for further information HINT Some programs have an automatic save feature that can be activated This feature saves your file to the hard disk at preset intervals See your software documentation for details Back up your files to disks or other removable media on a regular basis Label the backup copies clearly and store them in a ...

Page 83: ...ive Turning off the computer while it is reading from or writing to a disk may damage the disk the drive or both Before turning off the computer use the Shut Down computer command or Sleep command See Using and configuring Sleep mode on page 77 to learn more about Sleep The Windows operating system records information such as your desktop setup during its shutdown procedure If you do not let the W...

Page 84: ...n key simultaneously in combination with one of the specially marked keys allows you to emulate a full size keyboard Your computer s keyboard has only one Enter and one Ctrl key Most of the time this does not matter However some programs assign separate functions to the right and left Ctrl and Alt keys or to the regular and numeric pad Enter keys on the full sized keyboard Using the Fn key you can...

Page 85: ...sed Used in combination with the Fn key function keys marked with icons execute specific functions on the computer For example Fn F9 turns off the TouchPad For more information see Hot Key Functions on page 207 Special Windows keys Sample Illustration Special Windows keys Your computer s keyboard has two keys that have special functions in Windows Windows key Opens the Start menu Application key H...

Page 86: ...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 87: ...ng a program from the Start menu When you install a program the operating system usually puts an icon in the All Programs menu To start a program that has an icon in the All Programs menu follow these steps which use the Windows WordPad program as an example 1 Click Start and then All Programs The Windows operating system displays the All Programs menu which lists programs and program groups If yo...

Page 88: ...lick Windows Explorer 4 In the left part of the window double click Computer to expand the window 5 In the left part of the window click the line that ends in Local Disk C 6 In the left part of the window under the Local Disk C icon double click the folder containing the program in this case Program Files Windows Explorer shows the contents of the Program Files folder on the right side of the wind...

Page 89: ...ching files and programs are displayed in the Start menu 3 Select the program you want to run from the list Saving your work Before you turn off the computer using the Shut Down command save your work on the hard disk drive diskette flash media or CD This is one of the most important rules of computing When you turn off the computer using the Sleep or Hibernate commands your work should be there w...

Page 90: ...ialog box 3 Choose the drive and folder where you want your file to be stored 4 Type a file name then click Save HINT To make another copy of the file you are currently working with choose Save As from the File menu and give the new file a different name File names The Windows operating system supports long file names that can contain up to 260 characters and can include spaces Some applications d...

Page 91: ...strange extension and may refuse to handle your file correctly TECHNICAL NOTE By default the Windows operating system does not show file extensions For information on showing or hiding file extensions see your Windows online Help Printing your work Ensure the operating system is set up for your printer as described in Setting up a printer on page 69 HINT You only need to set up the printer the fir...

Page 92: ...work if available To back up several files at one time use the Microsoft Windows backup program preinstalled on the computer s hard disk Also see Backing up your data or your entire computer with the Windows operating system on page 197 HINT Backing up all the files on your hard disk may take a considerable amount of time and multiple CDs DVDs You may prefer to use a high capacity backup system su...

Page 93: ...tiple 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 change to play in the format of the other region The drive will allow you to change regions four times On the fourth change the region will be...

Page 94: ... 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 a compact disc To insert a compact disc into the drive 1 Make sure the computer is turned on The drive w...

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

Page 96: ...nd close the disc tray If the computer is turned on Windows Media Player opens and the CD 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 Sleep or Hibernation modes To prevent this from occurring close Windows Media Player b...

Page 97: ...teps 1 Click Start and then Computer 2 Click the optical drive icon The disc drive will 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...

Page 98: ...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 spinning when you open the disc tray wait for it to s...

Page 99: ... to direct sunlight or extreme heat or cold To clean a disc that is dirty wipe it with a clean dry cloth The most efficient method to clean it is to start from the center of the disc and wipe toward the outward edge not in a circle If necessary moisten the cloth with water or a neutral cleaner not benzine or rubbing alcohol Let the disc dry completely before inserting it in the drive Toshiba s onl...

Page 100: ... its maximum energy efficiency so that you can use it for longer periods while traveling Toshiba s energy saver design Your computer contains Toshiba EasyGuard The Toshiba EasyGuard technology is made up of four foundational elements that incorporate hardware and software innovations into various Toshiba notebooks that address the most common security reliability and connectivity issues faced by c...

Page 101: ...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 T...

Page 102: ...t to a configuration that will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes Changes to these settings may result in system performance or stability issues Users who are not completely familiar with the power management component of the system should use the preset configuration For assistance with setup changes contact Toshiba s G...

Page 103: ...a live electrical outlet The battery charges whether the computer is on or off TECHNICAL NOTE The recharging of the battery cannot occur when your computer is using all of the power provided by the AC adaptor to run applications features and devices Your computer s Power Options utility can be used to select a power level setting that reduces the power required for system operation and will allow ...

Page 104: ...K SYSTEM The above error message may vary by computer model The RTC battery does not charge while the computer is turned off even when the AC adaptor is charging the computer The RTC battery charges when the computer is powered on If the RTC battery is low the real time clock and calendar may display the incorrect time and date or stop working To recharge the RTC battery plug the computer into a l...

Page 105: ...ment settings applications and features used Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is time to recharge the main battery or plug in the AC adaptor If the AC power light flashes amber during charging either the battery pack is malfunctioning or it is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply Disconnect the AC power cord cable and remove the battery pack See Changing the...

Page 106: ...maining capacity and perform its calculations 1 Highlight the power icon on the Notification Area A pop up message displays the remaining battery power as a percentage With repeated discharges and recharges the battery s capacity gradually decreases A frequently used older battery does not power the computer for as long as a new battery even when both are fully charged Power button System Indicato...

Page 107: ...ore the main battery completely runs out of power the computer automatically enters Hibernation mode and turns itself off Hibernation mode keeps track of where you were so that when you turn on the power again you can continue where you left off If you have Hibernation mode enabled the default the computer copies the details of your open programs and files to the hard disk before shutting down For...

Page 108: ...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 power and extend the operating time of your battery Enable Sleep or Hibernation which saves power ...

Page 109: ...Plans You can choose a predefined Power Plan or select your own combination of power management options To do this 1 Click Start Control Panel Mobile PC and then Power Options The Windows Power Options window appears Sample Image Windows Power Options window 2 Select an appropriate plan for your work environment or create your own custom profile 3 Click Create a Power Plan to set up a new plan To ...

Page 110: ...r Saver plan is the best used for maximum battery time The High Performance plan will give you the shortest battery time but the highest performance from your computer The Balanced plan is a compromise between battery time and performance Using a hot key to set the Power Plan You may use a hot key to set the Power Plan To set the Power Plan 1 Press Fn and F2 simultaneously to display the Power Pla...

Page 111: ...ery pack s internal protective device could fail causing it to overheat or ignite resulting in caustic liquid leakage or explosion or fire possibly resulting in death or serious injury TECHNICAL NOTE To avoid losing any data save your files and then either completely shut down your computer or put it into Hibernation mode before changing the main battery Removing the battery from the computer To r...

Page 112: ...the computer Sample Illustration Removing the battery If the battery is leaking or its case is cracked put on protective gloves to handle it and discard it immediately Always dispose of used battery packs in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations Put insulating tape such as cellophane tape on the electrode during transportation to avoid a possible short circuit fire or electric shock ...

Page 113: ... good connection 2 Insert the charged battery into the slot until the latch clicks The battery pack has been designed so that you cannot install it with reverse polarity If the battery does not slide into the slot easily move the battery release lock to the unlocked position and try again Do not force the battery into position Sample Illustration Inserting the battery ...

Page 114: ...roduces an odor overheats or changes color or shape while it is being used or charged turn off the computer s power immediately and disconnect the power cord cable from the power socket Carefully remove the battery pack from the computer Do not try to disassemble a battery pack Do not overcharge or reverse charge a battery Overcharging will shorten its life and reverse charging could damage it Avo...

Page 115: ...lly disconnect the computer from a power source and operate it on battery power until the battery pack fully discharges Before doing so follow the steps below 1 Turn off the computer s power 2 Disconnect the AC adaptor and turn on the computer s power If it does not turn on go to step 4 3 Operate the computer on battery power for five minutes If the battery pack has at least five minutes of operat...

Page 116: ...ellophane 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 Always use the battery pack supplied as an accessory or an equivalent battery pack specified in the User s Manual Other battery packs have different voltage and terminal polarities Use of non conforming battery packs could generate ...

Page 117: ...t or covered in dust Always travel with the computer in a carrying case Toshiba offers a choice of carrying cases for the computer They all provide plenty of extra space for manuals power cords and compact discs Contact your authorized Toshiba representative for more information or visit Toshiba s Web site at accessories toshiba com TECHNICAL NOTE When traveling by air you may be required to pass ...

Page 118: ...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 119: ...w desktop icon for any folder file or program by dragging the element s icon from its location in a window to the desktop area Various icons are initially displayed on your system desktop including 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 th...

Page 120: ...in this User s Guide instructs you to click Start it means that you should click the Start button Taskbar Each time you open a program a button associated with that program appears on the Taskbar With some programs a button appears on the Taskbar for each document or window you open You can use these buttons to quickly switch between the programs or windows To make a program or window the currentl...

Page 121: ... the modem is COM3 The following procedure is intended to support you if you need to either upgrade your modem or reset the port to the default settings If you are having trouble connecting through the modem you may need to determine the current COM port name and possibly change it To find out which port your modem is connected to 1 Click Start Control Panel and then Hardware and Sound 2 Click Pho...

Page 122: ... connected to a standard voice grade telephone line The modem allows you to Access the Internet Communicate with your office s local area network LAN or larger corporate wide area network WAN For specific information about connecting to a LAN or WAN consult your network administrator Send a fax directly from your computer For more detailed information regarding your computer s modem visit Toshiba ...

Page 123: ... 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 124: ... When your computer starts Windows 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 Windows to disable the LAN port To disable the LAN port 1 Click Start Control Panel and then double click System 2 Click Device Manager under Tasks on the lef...

Page 125: ...mation on how to set up a wireless connection refer to your wireless networking device documentation or your network administrator To use your wireless communication slide the wireless 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 190 An overview o...

Page 126: ...e information Internet Service Providers To connect a computer directly to the Internet many people and businesses use an Internet Service Provider ISP An ISP is a company that has the equipment and the telecommunication lines necessary to maintain an Internet connection You can connect to the Internet by using a telephone and modem or through other higher speed communication methods such as Digit...

Page 127: ...Engine a Web site specifically designed to help you look for information Internet features The Internet offers many types of communication tools to help you perform many tasks 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 ...

Page 128: ...ds using an external microphone You can play sound files or audio CDs using the built in speakers headphones or external speakers Recording sounds You may record sounds by connecting an external microphone or other sound source to the microphone jack TECHNICAL NOTE If you record MP3 files you will only be able to play them on a device capable of playing MP3 files Using a microphone 1 Connect an ex...

Page 129: ...al speakers or headphones 1 Locate the headphone jack on the computer 2 Using any necessary adapters plug the cable from the headphones or external speakers into the headphone jack The headphone jack requires a 16 ohm stereo mini jack To adjust the volume For external speakers use the volume controls on each speaker For headphones use the computer s volume control dial Using PC Cards TECHNICAL NOT...

Page 130: ...Be sure to disable the PC Card prior to removing it Otherwise the system may be damaged Before removing a PC Card make sure that no applications or system services are using the card 1 Prepare the card for removal by clicking the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the Notification Area and then selecting the card or device you want to remove If the system is unable to prepare the card for safe removal...

Page 131: ...ame with the card or refer to your operating system manual or online Help Using an ExpressCard Available on certain models The ExpressCard slot available on certain models supports the use of ExpressCard media The slot also supports hot swapping which allows you to replace one ExpressCard with another while the computer is on Inserting an ExpressCard Before you insert an ExpressCard refer to the d...

Page 132: ...ation Area and then selecting the card or device you want to remove If the system is unable to prepare the card for safe removal a message will tell you to try again later If the card can be removed now the system displays Safe to Remove Hardware 2 Locate the ExpressCard eject button 3 Press the ExpressCard eject button once to pop it out slightly and push it in to remove the ExpressCard The Expre...

Page 133: ...ter 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 Windows Inserting memory media The following instructions apply to all types of supported media devices 1 Turn the media so that the ...

Page 134: ...a Do not remove memory media while data is being written or read Even when the Windows message copying disappears writing to the media might still be in progress and your data could be destroyed Wait for the indicator light to go out Using the i LINK port Available on certain models The i LINK port on the left side of the computer provides an extremely fast data transfer rate In addition to high s...

Page 135: ...your computer away from your desk When you return you can quickly connect your computer and have immediate access to all the devices For more information see the accessories information package that comes with the device or visit accessories toshiba com Using an Optional Advanced Port Replicator III Plus with your computer If you purchase an optional Advanced Port Replicator III Plus APR III Plus ...

Page 136: ...s or change default options These utilities are described in this chapter TOSHIBA Assist TOSHIBA Application Installer User password TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility TOSHIBA SD Memory Card Format Utility Mouse Utility Toshiba Hardware Setup TOSHIBA Zooming Utility TOSHIBA Button Controls CD DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer TOSHIBA Accessibility Trusted Platform Module T...

Page 137: ...f computer settings To access TOSHIBA Assist do one of the following Double click the TOSHIBA Assist shortcut icon on the desktop Click Start All Programs Toshiba Utilities and then TOSHIBA Assist The TOSHIBA Assist window appears Sample Image TOSHIBA Assist window The TOSHIBA Assist offers four categories of options Connect Secure Protect Fix Optimize ...

Page 138: ...shiba Utilities TOSHIBA Assist Connect The features available in this category are ConfigFree Connectivity Doctor Bluetooth Settings Bluetooth Local COM Settings Sample Image TOSHIBA Assist window Connect tab ...

Page 139: ...139 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Assist Secure The features available in this category are Supervisor password User password Sample Image TOSHIBA Assist window Secure tab ...

Page 140: ...Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Assist Protect Fix The features available in this category are TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility Sample Image TOSHIBA Assist window Protect Fix tab ...

Page 141: ...Optimize The features available in this category are Mouse Utility TOSHIBA Accessibility TOSHIBA Zooming Utility TOSHIBA Button Controls CD DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer Toshiba Hardware Setup Sample Image TOSHIBA Assist window Optimize tab ...

Page 142: ...ll 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 s you want to install To select multiple items hold down the Ctrl key as you make your selections Sample Image TOSHIBA Application Installer selection screen 4 Click Install then follow the on screen prompts to comp...

Page 143: ...nauthorized users from accessing certain functions such as Toshiba Hardware Setup This is useful if more than one person uses the computer When setting up the various passwords keep the following in mind The user password can be set up under the supervisor password The supervisor password must be set before the user password or the user password must be deleted and then re entered after the superv...

Page 144: ...e you can later access it should you not remember it Toshiba is not responsible for any losses that may occur to you your organization or others as a result of the inability to access your computer To 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 Sample Image TOSHIBA Assist window Secur...

Page 145: ...password and then enter it again to verify 7 Click OK in the information dialog box 8 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 Click Not Registered 3 Follow the on screen instructions to remove the user password ...

Page 146: ...rograms Toshiba Utilities and then PC Diagnostic Tool or click the PC Diagnostic Tool icon in the Protect Fix tab of TOSHIBA Assist 2 Click the Diagnostic Tool tab The TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool window appears Sample Image TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool window 3 Select the devices that you would like to test by clicking the check box that appears to the left of the device Click the plus and minus symb...

Page 147: ...nd set the motion detector s sensitivity level for AC power and battery power operation To use the TOSHIBA HDD Protection utility 1 Click Start All Programs Toshiba Utilities and then HDD Protection or click the HDD Protection icon in the Protect Fix tab of TOSHIBA Assist The TOSHIBA HDD Protection Properties window appears Sample Image TOSHIBA HDD Protection Properties window 2 Select ON to enabl...

Page 148: ...y Card Format utility or click the SD Memory Card Format 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 to begin formatting The formatting progress is displayed in the horizontal b...

Page 149: ...der Hardware and Sound or click the Mouse icon in the Optimize tab of TOSHIBA Assist The Mouse Properties screen appears Sample Image Mouse Properties screen The settings you can change are divided into these categories Buttons Pointers Pointer options Wheel Hardware Advanced You may see additional categories depending on your particular pointing device 2 Adjust the settings as desired then click ...

Page 150: ...owing tabs General Allows you to view the current BIOS version or change certain settings back to their default values Device Config Shows the Device configuration options Display Allows you to change various default settings for the built in display When the computer restarts it remembers the last configuration If data does not appear on the display you are using after starting in Sleep Mode pres...

Page 151: ...nce in which your computer searches the drives for the operating system You can also manually choose the Boot Priority by pressing the power button then quickly pressing the F12 key or the right or left arrow keys Select the boot device icon by pressing the right or left arrow keys then pressing the Enter key Since the system is a quick booting system you must press the arrow keys immediately afte...

Page 152: ...p To access the Zooming utility 1 Click Start All Programs Toshiba Utilities and then click TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 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 hold down the Fn key and press 2 to zoom...

Page 153: ...s Those buttons are located to the left of the keyboard To access TOSHIBA Button Controls 1 Click the Toshiba Button Control icon in the Optimize tab of TOSHIBA Assist The Toshiba Button Support window appears Sample Image TOSHIBA Button Support screen 2 Under Button Name select the button whose function is to be customized 3 Make the desired selections 4 Click Register ...

Page 154: ...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 Notification Area or click the CD DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer icon in the Optimize tab of TOSHIBA Assist The CD DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer screen ...

Page 155: ...lets you make the Fn key a sticky key meaning you can press it once release it and then press a function key to activate the hot key function 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 ...

Page 156: ...ted Platform Module Utility Infineon TPM Trusted Platform Module Installation Guide 2 Follow the directions on your screen Once the TPM files have been installed you will need to enable the TPM feature through your system s BIOS To enable TPM 1 Power on your system while holding down the Esc key 2 Press F1 when directed 3 Press the PgDn key 4 Press the down arrow key until TPM is highlighted then ...

Page 157: ...se of the fingerprint software or utility Fingerprint Enrollment Use the Enroll or Edit Fingerprints wizard to enroll new fingerprints or to update existing fingerprint samples It is recommended that you complete the Fingerprint tutorial before starting fingerprint enrollment The Fingerprint tutorial shows how to achieve the highest quality fingerprint samples To enroll a new fingerprint 1 Click S...

Page 158: ...ing fingerprint enrollment the system displays icons as prompts notifications and warnings These icons and their meanings are as follows Reader ready the reader is waiting to read your fingerprint Swipe your finger when you are ready Reader busy wait for the reader to complete its operation Problem with operation the reader could not read your fingerprint Swipe your finger again Operation succeede...

Page 159: ...fingerprint authentication If fingerprint authentication fails the user will not be able to start the computer When power on security is enabled the system asks you to authenticate your fingerprint You have 40 seconds to swipe your fingerprint If the authentication fails the system tries again up to two more times If authentication fails after the third attempt the system shuts down Enabling Power...

Page 160: ...played with a power on button above it The button appears pressed in by default indicating that the corresponding finger will be used for power on security If you do not want to use a fingerprint for power on security but only for logon click the Boot button to delete the fingerprint from the fingerprint device memory The fingerprint device memory can typically hold up to 21 fingerprints The numbe...

Page 161: ... these settings can be modified only by administrators and affect all users User Settings Opens the User Settings dialog containing user specific options for setting up the product Power on Security The memory of the fingerprint device is limited typical capacity is 21 fingerprints You can decide which fingerprints are present in the device memory and can be used for verification on computer start...

Page 162: ...eb page or dialog registration When the window is displayed again all the data is entered automatically when you scan your fingerprint on the reader Registered Web pages can also be accessed directly from the Biomenu Biomenu Biomenu provides access to the utility s features and settings It is available in several variants or skins To view or select other Biomenu skins open the Control Center and s...

Page 163: ...egistration 1 Swipe your enrolled finger to display the Biomenu 2 Select Registered Sites 3 Select a page you want to display and replay or simply verify your fingerprint if the page is already displayed If you directly access a registered page from your browser without using the Biomenu s Registered Sites option Password Bank displays a hint that the page is registered and can be replayed These h...

Page 164: ...ration For example your company s address may have changed and you want to update your registrations To edit an existing registration 1 Click the Settings topic in the Control Center 2 Click User Settings Verify your fingerprint 3 Select Registrations 4 Select a registration 5 Click Edit 6 Change the value of an item or delete the item 7 Select the Auto submit check box to submit the selected regi...

Page 165: ...ent 6 Check that all Fingerprint data was deleted on the Fingerprint Storage Inspector screen Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader Failure to follow these guidelines and or procedures might result in damage to the reader or cause reader failure finger recognition problems or lower finger recognition success rate Do not scratch or poke the reader with your nails or any hard or sharp obje...

Page 166: ...iled or oily finger Extremely dry skin condition on finger Observe the following to improve the fingerprint recognition success rate Enroll two or more fingers Enroll additional fingers if recognition failure occurs often using enrolled fingers Check your finger condition Changed conditions such as injured rough extremely dry wet soiled dirty oily soaked or swollen fingers may lower the recognitio...

Page 167: ...le for any failure or damage that might arise out of the use of this fingerprint recognition software or utility ConfigFree All references to Bluetooth in this section are applicable only if Bluetooth is available on your system ConfigFree is a set of utilities that makes it easy to control communication devices and network connections ConfigFree also lets you identify communication problems and c...

Page 168: ...n the TOSHIBA Assist and then click the ConfigFree icon Click the ConfigFree icon in the Notification Area and then click the desired utility If your computer is not connected to a network the ConfigFree icon in the Notification Area is displayed with an X ConfigFree Utilities Connectivity Doctor The Connectivity Doctor lets you analyze your network connections and fix network connection problems ...

Page 169: ...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 and the address of a home page that opens automatically when Internet Explorer starts Devices lets you...

Page 170: ...a profile 1 Click the icon in the Notification area 2 Move the pointer to Profile 3 Click Open Settings The ConfigFree Profile Settings window appears Sample Image ConfigFree Profile Settings window 4 Click Add to start the Create Profile Wizard ...

Page 171: ... all else fails contact Toshiba You will find information on Toshiba s support services at the end of this chapter Problems that are easy to fix Your program stops responding If you are working with a program that suddenly freezes all operations chances are the program has stopped responding You can exit the failed program without shutting down the operating system or closing other programs To clo...

Page 172: ...rrow next to the Lock button in the lower right part of the Start menu The Shut Down menu appears Sample Image Shut Down menu 2 Click Shut down The computer shuts down completely Problems when you turn on the computer These problems may occur when you turn on the power The computer will not start Make sure you attached the AC adaptor and power cord cable properly or installed a charged battery Pre...

Page 173: ...mputer is not accessing the hard disk or the optional external diskette drive Your computer normally loads the operating system from the hard disk If you have a hard disk problem you will not be able to start the computer Insert a system diskette into the optional external diskette drive and press F12 when the machine starts and use the arrow keys to select the boot up device The computer displays...

Page 174: ...rmally the AC adaptor may be defective and will need to be replaced see the Toshiba Web site at accessories toshiba com If the AC power light starts flashing remove the battery and continue with the steps below 3 Connect the AC adaptor to the computer Leave the battery out of the computer Try turning the computer on again If the computer starts normally the battery may need charging may be deplete...

Page 175: ...The operating system fails to start after the initial startup appears The operating system takes a long time to start The operating system responds differently from the normal routine The screen does not look right Unless a hardware device has failed problems usually occur when you change the system in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device If you experience any of these prob...

Page 176: ... They include network speed network conditions time of day when everyone else is surfing your access can be slow and popularity of the sites you are trying to access If accessing a particular site is very slow try later My browser cannot find the URL address I typed in Make sure you separated the domain names of the address with the forward slash Check the spelling of each name and the syntax of t...

Page 177: ...upport to troubleshoot the problem first For help on hardware conflicts 1 Click Start then click Help and Support or press F1 2 Click Troubleshooting in the Find an answer section A list of category links appear 3 Click a topic under Hardware and drivers and follow the steps If there is still a problem the operating system should display a message that explains what the conflict is A plan of actio...

Page 178: ...e default settings using Device Manager can cause other conflicts that make one or more devices unusable Device Manager is a configuration tool for advanced users who understand configuration parameters and the ramifications of changing them Checking device properties Device Manager provides a way to view the properties of a device Properties include the name of the manufacturer the type of device...

Page 179: ...hat seem to be device related It is worthwhile checking for these first 1 Click Start and then click the arrow next to the Lock button in the lower right part of the Start menu The Shut Down menu appears 2 Click Shut down The computer shuts down completely 3 Remove the memory module following the instructions in Removing a memory module on page 54 4 Reinstall the memory module following the instru...

Page 180: ...g full power Try turning off the computer The battery may not be inserted correctly in the computer Turn off the computer remove the battery clean the contacts with a soft dry cloth if necessary and replace the battery See Removing the battery from the computer on page 111 The battery may be too hot or too cold to charge properly If you think this is the probable cause let the battery reach room t...

Page 181: ...roblems If when you type strange things happen or nothing happens the problem may be related to the keyboard itself The keyboard produces unexpected characters A keypad overlay may be on If the numlock light or cursor control mode light is on press Fn F10 to turn off the cursor control mode light or Fn F11 to turn off the numlock light If the problem occurs when both the keypad overlays are off ma...

Page 182: ...g HINT Holding the Fn key and pressing the F5 key several times will advance you through the display options If you are using an external monitor Check that the monitor is turned on Check that the monitor s power cord cable is firmly plugged into a working power outlet Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is firmly attached Try adjusting the contrast and brightness ...

Page 183: ...e external display device does not work Make sure the external monitor is capable of displaying at resolutions of 800 x 600 or higher Devices that do not support this resolution will only work in Internal External mode and not simultaneous mode Small bright dots appear on your TFT display when you turn on your computer Small bright dots may appear on your screen display when you turn on your compu...

Page 184: ...k and repairs any damage it finds To run Error checking 1 Click Start then click Computer 2 Right click the drive you want to check 3 On the pop up menu click Properties The drive s Properties box appears This feature is not available for optical drives 4 Click the Tools tab 5 Click the Check now button The Check Disk box appears 6 You can choose one or both options Automatically fix file system e...

Page 185: ... the path into the drive Carefully inspect the diskette If the metal cover is loose replace the diskette If the label is loose replace the label and try inserting the diskette again The drive cannot read a diskette Try another diskette If you can access the second diskette the first diskette not the drive is probably causing the problem Run Error checking on the faulty diskette for instructions se...

Page 186: ... damage it Some discs run correctly but others do not Check the type of disc you are using The optical drive supports the Digital Versatile Disc DVD formats DVD R DVD RW and DVD RAM plus the CD formats CD Recordable CD R and CD Rewritable CD RW If the problem is with a data CD or DVD refer to the software s documentation and check that the hardware configuration meets the program s needs The disc ...

Page 187: ...lving a hardware conflict on page 177 If your system does not have built in drivers for your PC Card and the card did not come with an operating system driver it may not work under the operating system Contact the manufacturer of the PC Card for information about using the card under the operating system PC Card checklist Make sure the card is inserted properly into the slot Make sure all cables a...

Page 188: ...s Follow this procedure before you remove a PC Card 1 Click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the Notification Area The Safely Remove Hardware screen appears 2 Click Safely remove for the device you want to swap 3 Select the item you wish to remove and click OK 4 Remove the device when told it is safe to do so Never swap modules when the computer is in Hibernation or Sleep mode This is known as w...

Page 189: ...printer on page 69 or in the instructions that came with the printer You may have connected the printer while the computer is on Disable Sleep mode turn off the computer and turn off the printer Turn the printer back on make sure it is online and then turn the computer back on Try printing another file For example you could create and attempt to print a short test file using Notepad If a Notepad f...

Page 190: ...ese settings The modem is on set up properly but still does not transmit or receive data Make sure the line has a dial tone Connect a telephone handset to the line to check this The other system may be busy or off line Try making a test transmission to someone else For more information regarding your system s V 92 modem visit the Toshiba Web site at pcsupport toshiba com Wireless networking proble...

Page 191: ...access point you are attempting to connect through SSIDs are case sensitive Toshiba provides a Client Manager utility for setting and managing SSIDs Check the Control Panel s Device Manager to verify that the Wi Fi adapter is recognized by Windows 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 tim...

Page 192: ...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 encryption is enabled on the device If it is not enabled the Windows operating system adds the device to its list of available wireless net...

Page 193: ...the disc is in a format that the drive supports 2 Ensure that the disc is properly inserted in the drive tray 3 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 4 Verify that your computer recognizes your optical drive by clicking Start and then Compu...

Page 194: ... Use Windows to back up files or the entire computer to a CD DVD or external hard disk Here are some ways you can do this Use the Windows operating system to back up files or your entire computer to a CD DVD or external hard disk Copy files to diskette Copy files to a rewritable external storage device Connect a writable CD DVD or hard drive to the system and use specialized software to copy every...

Page 195: ...more difficult and time consuming restoration procedures and to safeguard your valuable data from loss Saving system configuration with Restore Points The System Restore feature of the Windows operating system quickly creates Restore Points snapshots of your Windows operating system configuration and saves them for later recall If you experience problems after installing some new hardware or softw...

Page 196: ...plays showing the timestamp and description of each Restore Point This list may contain Restore Points that you did not create Restore Points labeled System Checkpoint were automatically created by the Windows operating system Other Restore Points may have been created automatically by applications when they were installed 4 Select the Restore Point you want to use and then click Next The utility ...

Page 197: ...uired Most of the CD and DVD drives built into recent Toshiba portable computer models can write to or burn as well as read from CDs External CD and DVD writers are also widely available Follow these steps to back up your computer or files to CDs DVDs or a hard drive You can not back up the computer while running on battery power Connect the AC adaptor before continuing 1 Prepare your backup targe...

Page 198: ...tore Reconfiguration CD s on hand in case you need any files from them Do not guess follow directions carefully It is often necessary to run an installation utility first before connecting a new hardware item to the computer If the device is connected first it may be very difficult to complete the installation successfully Always carefully follow the installation instructions that accompany the ha...

Page 199: ...ba Since some problems may be related to the operating system or the program you are using it is important to investigate other sources of assistance first Try the following before you contact Toshiba Review the troubleshooting information in your operating system documentation If the problem occurs while you are running a program consult the program s documentation for troubleshooting suggestions...

Page 200: ... problem Backup copies of your Windows operating system and all other preloaded software on your choice of media Name and version of the program involved in the problem along with its installation media Information about what you were doing when the problem occurred Exact error messages and when they occurred For technical support call the Toshiba Global Support Centre Within the United States at ...

Page 201: ...y Japan Toshiba Corporation PCO IO 1 1 Shibaura 1 Chome Minato Ku Tokyo 105 8001 Japan Latin America and Caribbean Toshiba America Information Systems 9740 Irvine Blvd Irvine California 92618 USA 800 457 7777 within the US 949 859 4273 outside of the US this call may incur long distance charges Mexico Toshiba de México S A de C V Sierra Candela No 111 6to Piso Col Lomas de Chapultepec CP 11000 Mex...

Page 202: ... on additional Toshiba worldwide locations please visit www toshiba co jp index htm United States Toshiba America Information Systems Inc 9740 Irvine Boulevard Irvine California 92618 United States The Rest of Europe Toshiba Europe I E GmbH Hammfelddamm 8 D 4 1460 Neuss Germany ...

Page 203: ...unch applications There are two types of TOSHIBA Cards Hot Key Cards and Application Cards Hot Key Cards The Hot Key Cards are used to modify the following system functions Mute Instant security Power Plan Sleep Hibernation Display switch Brightness control Wireless communication switch TouchPad switch Display resolution switch ...

Page 204: ...the pointing device 1 Move the cursor to the top center edge of the screen The TOSHIBA Cards appear along the top of the screen Sample Image Hot Key Card display 2 Double click the Card for the system function to be modified The selected Card is displayed full size with its available options below it All other Cards are again hidden from view 3 Click the desired option To use a Hot Key Card using ...

Page 205: ...display 2 Click the stacked card on the far right of the display The Application Cards are hidden under this card The Application Cards appear and the Hot Key Cards are stacked under the Card on the far left Sample Image Application Card display PC Diagnostic Tool utility For more information refer to TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility on page 165 Toshiba Hardware Setup utility For more informatio...

Page 206: ...he TOSHIBA Cards appear at the top of the screen An icon appears momentarily in the top right corner 2 Click the icon Sample Image Starting Card Case 3 The Card Case displays two rows of Cards Cards that appear solid not transparent in the top row are enabled and can be selected when the Application Cards are displayed The bottom row contains all of the disabled cards Sample Image Enabling and Dis...

Page 207: ...eys are keys that when pressed in combination with the Fn key turn system functions on and off Hot keys have a legend on the key indicating the option or feature the key controls Volume Mute or Fn This TOSHIBA Card or hot key enables disables volume mute on your computer When volume mute is enabled no sound will come from the speakers or headphones Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displ...

Page 208: ...y The user logon screen will appear and a user with a valid account will need to log back on to gain access to the computer or Fn This TOSHIBA Card or hot key locks the computer Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displays the following options Sample Image Security options To enable security select To cancel select ...

Page 209: ...through the power plans The properties of each power plan and the power plans that are displayed by this function are set in the Power Options window Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displays the currently selectable power plans Sample Image Power Plan options Cycle through the power plans then select the desired power plan ...

Page 210: ...d or hot key places the computer into Sleep mode For more information about Sleep mode please see Using and configuring Sleep mode on page 74 Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displays the following options Sample Image Sleep options To enable sleep mode select To cancel select ...

Page 211: ...Hibernation mode If Hibernation mode is disabled this hot key will not respond For more information on Hibernation mode see Using and configuring Hibernation mode on page 72 Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displays the following options Sample Image Hibernation options To enable hibernation mode select To cancel select ...

Page 212: ...or other external video device simultaneously TV or other external video device only Built in display and external monitor extended desktop Built in display and TV extended desktop To use a simultaneous mode you must set the resolution of the internal display panel to match the resolution of the external display device Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displays the following options Samp...

Page 213: ...nal Monitor or Built in Display and TV In extended desktop mode the image is split into two sides one side per display device To swap sides select Swap Image Display This TOSHIBA Card decreases or increases the screen brightness Fn This hot key decreases the screen brightness Fn This hot key increases the screen brightness Selecting this Card or pressing either hot key displays the following optio...

Page 214: ...i Fi enabled Enables just the Wi Fi module Bluetooth enabled Enables just the Bluetooth module All disabled Disables both the Bluetooth and Wi Fi modules All enabled Enables both Bluetooth and Wi Fi Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displays the following options Sample Image Wireless communication options To enable Wi Fi select To enable Bluetooth select To enable all select To disable ...

Page 215: ... Card or hot key enables disables the TouchPad For more information on using the TouchPad see Using the TouchPad on page 64 Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displays the following options Sample Image Disable or Enable TouchPad options To enable the TouchPad select To disable the TouchPad select ...

Page 216: ... resolution or Fn Space bar This TOSHIBA Card or hot key switches screen resolution Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displays the following options Sample Image Screen resolution options Cycle through the screen resolutions then select the desired resolution ...

Page 217: ...s Fn This hot key turns the cursor control overlay on and off Fn This hot key turns the numeric overlay on and off Fn This hot key turns the scroll lock feature on and off Fn This hot key causes the Zooming utility to zoom out Fn This hot key causes the Zooming utility to zoom in ...

Page 218: ...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 219: ...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 220: ... 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 221: ...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 222: ... 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 223: ...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 controlle...

Page 224: ...roduction 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 d...

Page 225: ...ion 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 capabil...

Page 226: ...nd or individual programs G ground A conductor to which all components of an electric circuit are connected It has a potential of zero 0 volts is connected to the earth and is the point of reference for voltages in the circuit H hard disk A storage device composed of a rigid platter or platters that can be magnetically coded with data Hard disks hold much more information than diskettes and are us...

Page 227: ...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 228: ...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 229: ...modern printers are parallel Compare serial password A unique string of characters entered by a user to verify his or her identity to the computer or the network PC Card A credit card sized expansion card designed to increase the capabilities of notebook computers PC Cards provide functions such as modem fax modem hard disk drive network adapter sound card or SCSI adapter peripheral Any device suc...

Page 230: ...ne example of a removable disk resolution A measure of the sharpness of the images that can be produced by a printer or displayed on a screen For a printer resolution is expressed in dots per inch dpi For a screen it is expressed as the number of pixels available horizontally and vertically restart Synonymous with reboot To reset the computer by reloading the operating system without turning the c...

Page 231: ...ded 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 Toshiba tablet pen The writing instrument used with the tablet It is stored on t...

Page 232: ...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 233: ...serving power 108 disposal 116 low charge 107 monitoring power 45 105 not charging 180 power plan 209 power profile hot key 110 real time clock RTC 102 removing 111 BIOS Setup see Toshiba Hardware Setup Bridge Media Adapter inserting memory media 133 removing memory media 134 button power 48 58 start 120 C CD playing an audio 96 CD using 93 CD DVD creating 97 character keys 84 charging the battery...

Page 234: ...ed damaged data files 185 missing files trouble accessing a disk 184 running slow 184 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 185 cannot read a diskette 185 connecting 69 external connecting 69 display does not look normal flickers 182 external monitor not working 183 screen is blank 182 display device external 65 display output settings 66 display external adjusting 67 disposal information 26 dis...

Page 235: ...solution 216 display brightness 213 display modes 212 Hibernation mode 211 keyboard overlays 217 password security 208 power plan 209 Sleep mode 210 volume mute 207 hot key power profile 110 http 126 I i LINK port 134 icon 119 desktop 119 Internet Explorer 119 moving to desktop 119 recycle bin 119 safety 37 Windows Media Player 120 installation memory module 49 installing memory modules 49 mouse 6...

Page 236: ...182 mouse installing 68 serial 68 mouse utility 149 N network accessing 123 Dial Up Networking Wizard 123 networking wireless 125 O opening the display panel 47 optical drive problems 185 troubleshooting 185 other documentation 38 overlay keys 86 P password disabling a user 145 setting a user 144 types 143 passwords instant using 143 setting 143 PC Card checklist 187 computer stops working 188 con...

Page 237: ...y not working 183 external monitor 182 faulty memory 179 high pitched noise 187 Internet bookmarked site not found 176 Internet connection is slow 176 keyboard not responding 173 missing files trouble accessing a disk 184 modem not receiving or transmitting 190 no sound 186 non system disk or disk error 174 185 PC Card 187 checklist 187 error occurs 188 hot swapping fails 188 not recognized 188 sl...

Page 238: ...cting to modem 122 television adjusting display 67 Toshiba registering computer 43 worldwide offices 201 TOSHIBA Assist 137 TOSHIBA Button Controls 153 Toshiba Hardware Setup 150 Toshiba online resources 99 Toshiba utilities 136 traveling tips 117 troubleshooting DVD player general problems 193 external keyboard 181 keyboard 181 keypad overlay 181 optical drive 185 turning on the computer 48 turni...

Page 239: ...240 Index wireless networking 125 Wizards Dial Up Networking Wizard 123 World Wide Web 126 www 126 ...

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