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Toshiba A80-S178TD, User Manual

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Mobile Computing

Conserving power

5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3

increase the length of time you can use the computer before 
you need to recharge the battery.

Toshiba has combined these options into preset power 
profiles. Using one of these profiles lets you choose between 
maximum power savings and peak system performance. You 
may also set individual power-saving options to suit your own 
needs.

The following sections describe how to choose a power 
profile and discuss each power-saving option.

Power profiles

You can choose a predefined power profile or select your own 
combination of power management options. To do this:

1

Open the 

Start

 menu, click 

Control Panel

, then

 

Performance and Maintenance

.

2

Click the 

Toshiba

 

Power Saver 

icon. 

3

Select an appropriate profile for your work environment, 
or create your own custom profile.

For more information on setting the battery power profile, see 

“Optimize” on page 141

. 

Using a hot key to set the power profile

You may use a hot key to set the power profile.

To set the power profile: 

1

Press 

Fn

 and 

F2

 simultaneously to display the power profile 

pop-up window.

Sample Power Profile mode pop-up window

Summary of Contents for A80-S178TD

Page 1: ...eed assistance Toshiba s Support Website 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 164 in this guide ...

Page 2: ...RANT 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 d...

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

Page 4: ...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 requirements ad...

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: ... it is permissible to be connected to the facilities of the local 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 An...

Page 7: ...StandardonWirelessLANs RevisionA B G asdefined and approved by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers The Wireless Fidelity Wi Fi certification as defined by the Wi Fi Alliance The Wi Fi CERTIFIED logo is a certification mark of the Wi Fi Alliance Bluetooth and Wireless LAN devices operate within the same radio frequency range and may interfere with one another If you use Bluetooth ...

Page 8: ...N 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 specific organization or environment e g airports you are encouraged to ask for authorization to use the Wireless LAN device prior to turning on the equipment ...

Page 9: ... utilize a l interieur et devrait etre place loin des fenetres afin de Fournier un ecram de blindage maximal Si le matriel ou son antenne d emission est installe a l exterieur il doit faire l objet d une licence This device is restricted to indoor use due to its operation in the 5 15 GHz to 5 25 GHz frequency range Industry Canada requires this product to be used indoors for frequency range 5 15 G...

Page 10: ...et aux autres dispositions de la directive 1999 5 CE qui lui sont applicables Swedish Härmed intygar TOSHIBA Corp Digital Media Network Company att denna Radio LAN device står I överensstämmelse med de väsentliga egenskapskrav och övriga relevanta bestämmelser som framgår av direktiv 1999 5 EG Danish Undertegnede TOSHIBA Corp Digital Media Network Company erklærer herved at følgende udstyr Radio L...

Page 11: ...sure limits Nevertheless the TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized In normal operating configuration the LCD in the upright position the distance between the antenna and the user should not be less than 20 cm The antenna s used for this transmitter must not be co located or operating in conjunctio...

Page 12: ...tem refer to radio communications operated in accordance with telecommunication laws and regulations Low power radio frequency electric machinery shall resist against interference from legal communications or from industrial scientific and medical radio emission electric machinery Article 14 Unless approved for any model accredited low power radio frequency electric machinery any company trader or...

Page 13: ...ces incorporating this product 2 Indication The indication shown below appears on this equipment 1 2 4 This equipment uses a frequency of 2 4 GHz 2 DS This equipment uses DS SS modulation OF This equipment uses OFDM modulation 3 The interference range of this equipment is less than 40m 4 This equipment uses a frequency bandwidth from 2 400 MHz to 2 483 5 MHz It is possible to avoid the band of mob...

Page 14: ...NG CENTER Approval Number 03NY A0018 03GZDA0017 The following restrictions apply Do not disassemble or modify the device Do not install the embedded wireless module into other device 5 17 GHz to 5 23 GHz for indoor use only Radio approvals for wireless devices The following information is dependent on what type of wireless device is in your computer Approved Countries Regions for use for the Ather...

Page 15: ...IPT Dans le cas d une utilisation privée à l extérieur d un bâtiment au dessus d un espace public aucun enregistrement n est nécessaire pour une distance de moins de 300m Pour une distance supérieure à 300m un enregistrement auprès de I IBPT est requise Pour les enregistrements et licences veuillez contacter I IBPT Deutschland License required for outdoor installations Check with reseller for proc...

Page 16: ... Neem contact op met verkoper voor juiste procedure 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 Channels 36 40 44 48 Indoor Only 5250 5350 MHz Channels 52 56 60 64 Indoor Only 5470 5725 MHz Channels 100 104 108 112...

Page 17: ...e employed and activated a radar detection feature required for European Community operation in the 5 GHz bands This device will operate under the control of the Access Point in order to avoid operating on a channel occupied by any radar system in the area The presence of nearby radar operation may result in temporary interruption of operation of this device The Access Point s radar detection feat...

Page 18: ... following table Australia Austria Belgium Canada Denmark Finland France Germany Greece Ireland Italy Liechtenstein Luxembourg Netherlands New Zealand Norway Portugal Sweden Switzerland UK USA 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 ...

Page 19: ... 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 Mexico Netherlands New Zealand Norway Peru Portugal Singapore Spain Sweden Switzerland UK Uruguay USA Venezuela Australia Austria Belgium Canada Denmark Finland France Germany Greece Hong Kong Iceland Ireland Italy Japan Liech...

Page 20: ... 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 PC to the area outside of the interference range of 2 4 GHz Wireless LAN devices 40 meters 43 74 yard...

Page 21: ...sible representatives of the organization These situations may for example include Using the equipment with Bluetooth wireless technology 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 specific organization or environm...

Page 22: ...o this equipment not expressly approved by the manufacturer may void the authorization to operate this equipment Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation The radiated output power of the Bluetooth Card from TOSHIBA is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits Nevertheless the Bluetooth Card from TOSHIBA shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operatio...

Page 23: ...n low power data communication systems such as this equipment overlaps that of mobile object identification systems premises radio station and specified low power radio station 1 Sticker Please put the following sticker on devices incorporating this product Article 14 Unless approved for any model accredited low power radio frequency electric machinery any company trader or user shall not change t...

Page 24: ...possible to avoid the band of mobile object identification systems 3 TOSHIBA Direct PC Monday Friday 10 00 17 00 Toll Free Tel 0120 13 1100 Direct Dial 03 3457 5916 Fax 03 5444 9450 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 Ra...

Page 25: ... light or other safety hazards resulting in serious injury Always contact an authorized Toshiba service provider if any repair or adjustment is required Location of the required label Sample shown below Location of the label and manufacturing information may vary This appliance contains a laser system and is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT Tousethismodelproperly readtheuser sguidecarefullyan...

Page 26: ...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 27: ...ufactured by Toshiba under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories TouchPad is a trademark of Synaptics Inc Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG Inc and any use of such marks by Toshiba is under license Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners All other brand and product names are tradem...

Page 28: ...ed 40 Selecting a place to work 40 Creating a computer friendly environment 40 Keeping yourself comfortable 41 Precautions 41 Important information on your computer s cooling fan 44 Setting up your computer 44 Setting up your software 45 Registering your computer with Toshiba 46 Adding external devices 47 Connecting to a power source 48 Charging the main battery 51 ...

Page 29: ...Closing the display panel 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 67 Using a mouse 68 Connecting a printer 68 Setting up your printer 69 Connecting an optional external diskette drive 70 Caring for your computer 71 Cleaning the computer 71 Moving the computer 72 Us...

Page 30: ...ROM or multi function drive 88 DVD ROM or multi function drive components 89 Inserting a compact disc 90 Playing an audio CD 92 Playing CDs using Auto Run 94 Creating a CD 94 Removing a disc with the computer on 95 Removing a disc with the computer off 95 Caring for CD or DVD discs 96 Powering down the computer 96 Using Turn Off Computer or Shut Down 97 Using Hibernation 99 Using Standby 101 Toshi...

Page 31: ...ditional options for power 120 Chapter 4 Exploring Your Computer s Features 121 Exploring the desktop 121 Finding your way around the desktop 122 Setting up for communications 124 Connecting the modem to a telephone line 126 Connecting your computer to a network 127 An overview of using the Internet 130 The Internet 130 The World Wide Web 130 Internet Service Providers 131 Connecting to the Intern...

Page 32: ...d 143 Setting user passwords 143 Using an instant password 144 Setting a user password 145 Disabling a user password 145 PC Diagnostic Tool 146 TOSHIBA Power Saver 147 CD DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer 149 Mouse utility 150 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 151 Fn esse 152 Starting Fn esse 153 Using the keyboard or pointing device to assign keys 154 Viewing existing key assignments 156 Changing or removing exi...

Page 33: ... own 172 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 173 Memory problems 175 Power and the batteries 176 Keyboard problems 178 Display problems 179 Disk drive problems 181 DVD ROM or multi function drive problems 184 Sound system problems 185 PC Card problems 185 Printer problems 189 Modem problems 190 Wireless networking problems 191 DVD operating problems 194 Develop good computing habits 197 Data and ...

Page 34: ...ay brightness 214 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 215 Zooming applications in out 215 Keyboard hot keys 216 Appendix B Power Cord Cable Connectors 217 Appendix C Using ConfigFree with your Toshiba Computer 218 Getting Started 219 Starting ConfigFree 219 ConfigFree Utilities 221 Connectivity Doctor 221 Search for Wireless Devices 224 Profile Settings 229 ConfigFree SUMMIT 233 Quick Connect 237 U...

Page 35: ... Microsoft software product s included with this computer may use technological measures for copy protection IN SUCH EVENT YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO USE THE PRODUCT IF YOU DO NOT FULLY COMPLY WITH THE PRODUCT ACTIVATION PROCEDURES Product activation procedures and Microsoft s privacy policy will be detailed during initial launch of the product or upon certain reinstallations of the software product ...

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

Page 37: ... of the risk and icons highlight these instructions as follows Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury Indicates a potentially ...

Page 38: ...t the computer HINT This icon indicates helpful hints and tips DEFINITION This icon indicates the definition of a term used in the text Other documentation Your computer comes with the following documentation An electronic version of the user s guide It may also contain guides for other programs that may come with your system For accessory information visit Toshiba s Web site at accessories toshib...

Page 39: ... warranty extended warranty and service upgrade terms and conditions are available at www warranty toshiba com To stay current on the most recent software and hardware options for your computer and for other product information be sure to regularly check the Toshiba Web site at pcsupport toshiba com If you have a problem or need to contact Toshiba see If Something Goes Wrong on page 164 ...

Page 40: ...r Selecting a place to work Your computer is portable and designed to be used in a variety of circumstances and locations Creating a computer friendly environment Place the computer on a flat surface that is large enough for the computer and any other items you are using such as a printer Leave enough space around the computer and other equipment to provide adequate ventilation Otherwise they may ...

Page 41: ...tioner vents or heaters Extreme heat cold or humidity Liquids and corrosive chemicals Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort that shipped with your computer contains helpful information for setting up your work environment and tips for working comfortably throughout the day Precautions Your computer is designed to provide optimum safety and ease of use a...

Page 42: ...omputer 3 Remove the battery pack Failure to follow these instructions could result in seri ous injury or permanent damage to the computer Do not turn on the power again until you have taken the computer to an authorized service center If you experience discomfort while operating the computer stop immediately and rest Continuous operation for long periods without adequate rest may cause pain in th...

Page 43: ...ing from or writing to a disk may damage the disk the drive or both Keep the computer and disks away from objects that generate strong magnetic fields such as large stereo speakers Information on disks is stored magnetically Placing a magnet too close to a disk can erase important files Handle discs carefully Avoid touching the surface of the disc Grasp it by its center hole and edge If you handle...

Page 44: ...ssue paper plastic wrappers or other similar materials can block the air intake preventing air from reaching the CPU Do not use the computer on surfaces with objects that can be drawn in by the cooling fan The cooling fan location will vary depending on the computer Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE You must complete all setup steps up to and including Setting up your software on page 45 bef...

Page 45: ...n your computer the Setup Wizard guides you through steps to set up your software 1 From the welcome screen click Next to enter the Setup Wizard 2 Confirm acceptance of Microsoft s End User License Agreement and click Next 3 Select the appropriate option from the Help protect your computer screen and click Next 4 Enter the computer name and description and click Next or Skip 5 Select how your comp...

Page 46: ...ecommended and allows Toshiba to send the Customer periodic updates announcements and special offers applicable to the product Product registration can be completed during the initial start up process of your computer If you opt not to register at that time you can either double click the icon on your desktop or go to the Toshiba web site at www register toshiba com Customer failure to complete Pr...

Page 47: ... may want to Add more memory see Adding memory on page 54 Connect a mouse see Using a mouse on page 68 Connect a full size keyboard see Using an external keyboard on page 67 Connect an external monitor see Using external display devices on page 65 Connect a local printer see Connecting a printer on page 68 Connect an external CD DVD drive see Using the DVD ROM or multi function drive on page 88 In...

Page 48: ...the computer always follow the steps in the exact order as described in the User s Guide Connecting the power cord cable to a live electrical outlet should be the last step otherwise the adapter DC output plug could hold an electrical charge and cause an electrical shock or minor bodily injury when touched As a general safety precaution avoid touching any metal parts Always use the Toshiba AC adap...

Page 49: ...mple connecting the power cord cable to the AC adapter Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm Wash hands after handling 2 Plug the AC adapter cord into the DC IN on the back of the computer Sample connecting the AC adapter cord to the computer _ ...

Page 50: ...ter or a Battery Charger Doing any of the above may damage the cables and or result in a fire or electric shock possibly resulting in serious injury Never attempt to connect or disconnect a power plug with wet hands Failure to follow this instruction could result in an electric shock possibly resulting in serious injury The computer s main battery light gives you an indication of the main battery ...

Page 51: ...ave the computer plugged into an AC power source for at least three hours with the computer turned off 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 a few hours at a time Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can damage the battery TECHNICAL N...

Page 52: ... the display panel 2 Slide the display latch to the right and raise the display panel Sample opening the display panel 3 Adjust the display to a comfortable viewing angle To avoid damaging the display panel do not force it beyond the point where it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel Small bright dots may appear on your screen display when you turn on your PC Your display...

Page 53: ...nfigurations for an entire product Series Your selected model may not have all the features and specifications corresponding to all of the icons or switches shown on the notebook chassis unless you have selected all those features This information applies to all the features and icons described in this guide Below are examples of some of the many possible icons used on your computer Sample system ...

Page 54: ...Adding memory HINT To purchase additional memory modules see the accessories information packaged with your system or visit accessories toshiba com Your computer comes with enough memory to run most of today s popular applications You may want to increase the computer s memory if you use complex software or process large amounts of data For more information on memory options check the accessories ...

Page 55: ...a standard Phillips No 1 screwdriver that is in good condition Installing a memory module with the computer s power on may damage the computer the module or both The computer has two memory module slots Slot A and Slot B You can install one or two memory modules Before you install or remove a memory module turn off the computer using the Start menu If you install or remove a memory module while th...

Page 56: ...ove the battery For information on removing the battery see Changing batteries on page 112 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to locate the memory module slot cover Sample locating the memory module slot cover 6 Using a standard Phillips No 1 screwdriver unscrew the screw that secures the memory module slot cover Unscrewing the memory module slot cover Memory module slot c...

Page 57: ...ge any static electricity you may have built up To avoid damaging the memory module be careful not to touch its pin connector on the side you insert into the computer 9 Remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging Avoid touching the connectors on the memory module or on the computer Grease or dust on the connectors may cause memory access problems 10 Insert the memory module into the...

Page 58: ...es so that the gold connector bar faces the slot at a slight angle to the socket Sample inserting the memory module into the socket 12 Check that the module is inserted completely into the socket and lined up squarely with the socket clips Sample aligning the module into the socket clip clip ...

Page 59: ... module snap into place when the memory module is properly inserted 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and tighten the screw 15 Turn the computer over and restart it 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 addi...

Page 60: ...s in Standby or Hibernation mode The computer could hang up the next time you turn it on and data in memory will be lost In either of the above cases the Standby configuration will not be saved The following message appears when you turn on the power Warning Resume Failure Press Any Key To Continue If the computer hangs up when you turn it on perform the following Press the power button and hold i...

Page 61: ...g 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 Performance and Maintenance and then System 2 The General tab view automatically appears and shows total memory If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration turn off the computer remove the memory slot cover and make sure the memory m...

Page 62: ...t To move it to the left side slide your finger from right to left Because the TouchPad is much smaller than the display screen moving your cursor across the screen often means having to move your finger several times across the TouchPad in the preferred direction Once you have positioned your cursor you can click it into place by either double tapping the TouchPad or clicking the control buttons ...

Page 63: ...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 Check your program s documentation to determine it uses the right mouse button Disabling or enabling the TouchPad The TouchPad is enabled by default To change the enable disable TouchPad setting 1 Click Start Control Panel Printers and Other Hardwa...

Page 64: ...power source even though the computer is off to fully charge the main battery With the computer off it may take up to three hours to recharge the main battery When you power down the computer you have three options to choose from Turn Off or Shut down Hibernate and Standby Each option has its advantages Use the Shut down command if you are using the Windows XP Professional operating system and are...

Page 65: ... have the LCD power saver feature set the LCD panel will automatically turn off until you open it again If you have the audible warning set the computer will beep to notify you that it is still on If you have an action feature set the computer will perform either Nothing Standby Hibernate or Turn Off see Setting user passwords on page 143 Using external display devices Your computer comes with a b...

Page 66: ...recting 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 repeatedly until the setting you want t...

Page 67: ...external display To obtain the best picture quality from your television or other video display device you may need to adjust the video settings See the video device documentation for additional configuration steps TECHNICAL NOTE To use one of the simultaneous modes you must set the resolution of the internal display panel to match the resolution of the external display device The external display...

Page 68: ...f you do not install the software as instructed by the printer manufacturer the printer may not function correctly Read the documentation that came with your printer Follow the manufacturer s instructions when connecting a local printer You can connect a USB compatible printer to your computer through the USB ports To determine if the printer is USB compatible check its documentation To make the c...

Page 69: ... printer cable to the printer and then connect the other end to one of the computer s USB ports 2 Plug the printer s power cable into a live electrical outlet Setting up your printer Some printers require a specific installation process Refer to your printer installation guide for instructions before completing the following procedure If your printer does not support Plug and Play follow these ste...

Page 70: ...ns to set up your computer Connecting an optional external diskette drive Some operations such as creating a password service diskette require a diskette drive designed for use with 3 5 inch diskettes Sample optional external USB diskette drive To connect an optional external USB diskette drive connect the cable to one of the computer s USB ports ...

Page 71: ...t taking care of your computer s battery see Running the computer on battery power on page 105 Cleaning the computer Keep liquids including cleaning fluid out of the computer s keyboard speaker and other openings Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to clean the computer To keep your computer clean gently wipe the display panel and exterior ca...

Page 72: ...ocated Doing so could damage the system Using a computer lock You may want to secure your computer to a heavy object such as your desk The easiest way to do this is to purchase an optional PORT Noteworthy computer lock cable For more information on purchasing a cable lock visit accessories toshiba com Sample PORT Noteworthy computer lock cable To secure the computer 1 Wrap the cable through or aro...

Page 73: ... Caring for your computer 5 375 x 8 375 ver 2 3 3 Insert the cable s locking end into the security lock slot on your computer then engage the locking device The computer is now securely locked Sample locking the computer ...

Page 74: ...ou save it to the disk If the network you are using goes down and you must restart your computer to reconnect or your battery runs out of charge while you are working you will lose all work since you last saved See Saving your work on page 84 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 inter...

Page 75: ...ortant for files you receive via diskette email or download from the Internet Take frequent breaks to avoid repetitive motion injuries and eyestrain Do not turn off the computer if a drive indicator light indicates a drive is active Turning off the computer while it is reading from or writing to a disk may damage the disk the drive or both Before turning off the computer use the Turn off computer ...

Page 76: ...tionality of a full size keyboard Sample keyboard Character keys Typing with the character keys is very much like typing on a typewriter except that The space bar creates a space character instead of just passing over an area of the page The lowercase letter l el and the number 1 are not interchangeable The uppercase letter O and the number 0 are not interchangeable F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F9 F10 ...

Page 77: ...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 simulate these separate keys as follows Press Fn and Ctrl simultaneously to simulate the Ctrl key on the right side of the enhanced keyboard ...

Page 78: ...For example Fn F9 turns off the TouchPad For more information see Fn esse on page 152 or Hot Keys on page 208 Windows special keys Sample Windows special keys Your computer s keyboard has two keys that have special functions in Windows Start key Opens the Start menu Application key Has the same function as the secondary mouse button Overlay keys The keys with gray numbers and symbols on the front ...

Page 79: ... light on the keyboard indicator panel glows when the numeric overlay is on You can still use the overlay keys to type alphabetic characters while the numeric overlay is on To do so For lowercase letters hold down Fn while you type the letters For uppercase letters hold down both Fn and Shift while you type the letters To use the cursor control keys when the numeric overlay is on Press and hold do...

Page 80: ...control mode light on the keyboard indicator panel glows when the cursor control overlay is on To type alphabetic characters while the overlay is on For lowercase letters hold down Fn while you type the letters For uppercase letters hold down both Fn and Shift while you type the letters To use the numeric overlay keys while the cursor control overlay is on Hold down Shift while you use the numeric...

Page 81: ...Start menu Explorer and the Run dialog box Starting a program from the Start menu When you install a program the operating system usually puts an icon in the All Programs menu To start a program that has an icon in the All Programs menu follow these steps which use the Windows WordPad program as an example 1 Click Start then All Programs The Windows XP operating system displays the All Programs me...

Page 82: ... Click Windows Explorer 4 Click My Computer to expand the window 5 In the left part of the window click the line that ends in C 6 In the left part of the window under the C icon double click the folder containing the program in this case Program Files Windows Explorer shows the contents of the Program Files folder on the right side of the window The left side of the window shows all the folders co...

Page 83: ... the Windows folder type just the program name Otherwise type the full file path For example to access WordPad type c Program Files Windows NT Accessories Wordpad exe then click OK If you do not know the program s location you can search for it by clicking Start and then Search When the Search screen displays follow the displayed instructions 3 Type WordPad in the Open text box and press Enter HIN...

Page 84: ... is quick and easy so it is a good idea to get in the habit of saving frequently Many programs offer a feature that saves documents at regular intervals Check your programs documentation to see if it has an automatic save feature Saving files 1 On the File menu of your Windows program click Save If you are working with a document that already has a file name this is all you need to do If you creat...

Page 85: ...names which can contain up to 255 characters and can include spaces Some applications do not support long file names and require file names limited to no more than eight characters You may use all the letters and numbers on the keyboard plus these characters _ and File names are not case sensitive Using a file extension Most programs assign an extension to the file name that identifies the file as...

Page 86: ...r work Ensure the operating system is set up for your printer as described in Setting up your printer on page 69 HINT You only need to set up the printer the first time you connect it If you use more than one printer or are changing printers you will need to set up the Windows XP operating system to run with the additional printer s To print a file 1 If your printer is not on turn it on 2 Open the...

Page 87: ...appens to your computer You can back up your files to different types of media such as CDs DVDs diskettes or to a network if available To back up several files at one time use the Microsoft Windows backup program preinstalled on the computer s hard disk Also see Backing up your data to CDs with Windows XP on page 200 HINT Backing up all the files on your hard disk may take a considerable amount of...

Page 88: ...gram prompts you if you try to overwrite a file that already exists on the hard disk Make sure the backup version is the one you want before overwriting the existing file Using the DVD ROM or multi function drive Optical storage has become the preferred medium for software music and video Digital versatile discs DVDs provide a significant increase in data storage and support features that are not ...

Page 89: ...ge the region will be locked in That is the drive will only play DVDs from that last region Note that changing from region 1 to region 2 and back to region 1 is counted as two changes For optimum DVD performance it is recommended that you play DVDs while running the computer on AC power DVD ROM or multi function drive components Your DVD ROM or multi function drive may look like this Sample DVD RO...

Page 90: ...lfunction Manual eject hole Use if you need to release the disc tray when the power is off Use a straightened paper clip or other narrow object to press the manual eject button located inside the hole Never use a pencil to press the manual eject button Pencil lead can break off inside the computer and damage it Inserting a compact disc To insert a compact disc into the drive 1 Make sure the comput...

Page 91: ...ve will not open if the computer s power is off 4 Grasp the tray and pull it fully open 5 Hold the disc by its edges and check that it is free of dust If the disc is dusty clean it as described in Caring for CD or DVD discs on page 96 6 Place the disc carefully in the disc tray label side up Sample positioning the disc in the drive ...

Page 92: ...m the drive If this happens contact Toshiba support for assistance 9 Push the disc tray in by pressing gently on the center of the tray until it clicks into place You are ready to use the disc Playing an audio CD Insert an audio CD and close the disc tray 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 ...

Page 93: ...rks much like an ordinary compact disc player To play the CD or to pause click the Play pause button To stop the CD click the Stop button Before putting on headphones to listen to an audio CD turn the volume dial down and do not set the volume too high when using the headphones Continuous exposure to loud sound can harm your hearing Play pause button Stop button ...

Page 94: ...he media on the disk For example if it is a music CD open Windows Media Player and point it to play the CD For other types of media use the associated software to open the files on the disk Creating a CD Depending on your DVD configuration your computer may come with a multi function drive that allows you to Play pre recorded DVDs Play pre recorded CDs Read and write data depending on your system ...

Page 95: ...for it to stop spinning before you remove it 2 Pull the tray until it is fully open remove the disc and place it in its protective cover 3 Gently push the tray in to close it Removing a disc with the computer off 1 Insert a slender object such as a straightened paper clip into the manual eject hole The disc tray slides partially out of the drive about 1 inch Never use a pencil to press the manual ...

Page 96: ...t 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 Powering down the computer Pushing the power button before shutting down the Windows operatin...

Page 97: ... again Using Turn Off Computer or Shut Down For the Windows XP Home operating system follow these steps to shut down the computer 1 Click Start then select Turn off computer The Turn off computer dialog box appears Sample Turn off computer Windows dialog box 2 Click Turn Off The computer shuts down completely For the Windows XP Professional operating system follow these steps to shut down the comp...

Page 98: ...e 99 Shutting down more quickly You can shut down the computer by pressing the power button To use either of these methods you first need to turn it on in Toshiba s Power Saver utility 1 Click Start Control Panel then Performance and Maintenance and then Toshiba Power Saver 2 Click the Setup Action tab 3 Select the options you want from the drop down lists When I press the power button Set this op...

Page 99: ...ng the display panel you can start it again by opening the display panel Using Hibernation Hibernation mode shuts the computer down completely but it first saves the current mode of the computer to the hard disk Since Hibernation mode does not require power to maintain the saved information the system settings are retained indefinitely Restoring information from the hard disk takes longer than res...

Page 100: ...ormation is being retrieved from the hard disk rather than from memory When starting up again the computer returns to the mode in which you left it including all open programs and files you were using Configuring your computer for Hibernation 1 Click Start Control Panel Performance and Maintenance and then Toshiba Power Saver 2 Click the Setup Action tab 3 Select Hibernation for the options you wa...

Page 101: ...er button until the on off light turns green The computer returns to the screen you were using If you put the computer in Hibernation mode by closing the display panel you can start it again by opening the display panel Using Standby The Standby command puts the computer into a power saving mode Standby holds the current mode of the computer in memory so that when you restart the computer you can ...

Page 102: ...ample Turn off computer Windows dialog box If you hold down the Shift key Standby becomes Hibernate in the Turn off computer dialog box To enter hibernation mode you must hold down the Shift key while you select Hibernate The computer saves the status of all open programs and files turns off the display and goes into a low power mode The on off light blinks amber indicating the machine is in Stand...

Page 103: ...you close the display panel 4 Click Apply 5 Click OK For more information about the Power Saver utility see TOSHIBA Power Saver on page 147 Starting again from Standby mode To start up the computer from Standby mode press the power button until the on off light changes to green The computer returns to the screen you were using If you put the computer in Standby mode by closing the display panel yo...

Page 104: ...n it is not being used thereby conserving energy and saving money in the process It has a number of other features that enhance its energy efficiency Many of these energy saving features have been set by Toshiba We recommend you leave these features active allowing your computer to operate at its maximum energy efficiency so that you can use it for longer periods while traveling ...

Page 105: ...st Recharge time varies depending on usage Battery may not charge while computer is consuming full power After a period of time the battery will lose its ability to perform at maximum capacity and will need to be replaced This is normal for all batteries To purchase a new battery pack see the accessories information that shipped with your computer or visit the Toshiba web site at www accessories t...

Page 106: ... The battery needs to be charged before you can use it to power the computer Never leave batteries in the battery charger for more than a week at a time Doing so may reduce the potential charge of the battery Use only battery chargers designed to work with your notebook computer You can order a Toshiba battery charger from Toshiba s Web site at accessories toshiba com Charging the main battery To ...

Page 107: ...ity wait until it reaches room temperature 50 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit 10 to 26 degrees Celsius The battery is almost completely discharged Leave the power connected and the battery should begin charging after a few minutes HINT Once the battery is fully charged we recommend that you operate your computer on battery power until the battery discharges completely Doing this extends battery life and ...

Page 108: ...stop working It is seldom necessary to charge the RTC battery because it charges while the computer is on If the RTC battery is low the real time clock and calendar may display the incorrect time and date or stop working When Hibernation mode is enabled and the RTC battery is completely discharged a warning prompts you to reset the real time clock The computer can be used while the RTC battery is ...

Page 109: ...ing amber indicates that the computer is using battery power and the battery s charge is running low HINT Be careful not to confuse the battery light the on off light and the power button light above the keyboard When the on off light and power button light flash amber it indicates that the system is suspended using Windows XP Standby command Sample power and battery light locations NOTE on off li...

Page 110: ... current rate of power use To show remaining power 1 Click Start Control Panel Performance and Maintenance and then Toshiba Power Saver The Toshiba Power Saver Properties dialog box appears Sample Toshiba Power Saver Properties Dialog Box The remaining battery charge is indicated on the top left side of the dialog box With repeated discharges and recharges the battery s capacity gradually decrease...

Page 111: ...ou are working in temperatures below 50 degrees Fahrenheit The Windows operating system has additional power management options that can be accessed through an icon in the Control Panel For more information see TOSHIBA Power Saver on page 147 What to do when the battery alarm sounds Your computer can be configured to warn you of a low battery charge condition so you can take the necessary steps to...

Page 112: ...another conductive object This could cause serious injury or fire and could also damage the battery pack Never expose a battery pack to abnormal shock vibration or pressure The battery pack s internal protective device could fail causing it to overheat or ignite resulting in caustic liquid leakage or explosion or fire possibly resulting in death or serious injury When your main battery has run out...

Page 113: ... in Using Hibernation on page 99 3 Remove all cables connected to the computer 4 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down 5 If the battery release lock is in the locked position slide it toward the unlocked position Sample battery release lock 6 Press the battery release latch to release the battery 7 Pull the discharged battery out of the computer Sample removing the discharged b...

Page 114: ... possible short circuit fire or electric shock Failure to do so could possibly result in serious injury Inserting a charged battery 8 Wipe the terminals of the charged battery with a clean cloth to ensure a good connection 9 Insert the charged battery into the slot until the latch clicks Sample inserting the battery The battery pack has been designed so that you cannot install it with reverse pola...

Page 115: ...power socket Carefully remove the battery pack from the computer Do not try to disassemble a battery pack Do not overcharge or reverse charge a battery Overcharging will shorten its life and reverse charging could damage it Avoid touching the metal terminals of the battery with another metal object Short circuiting the battery can cause it to overheat and may cause damage to the battery or the com...

Page 116: ...battery pack fully discharges Before doing so follow the steps below 1 Turn off the computer s power 2 Disconnect the AC adapter 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 operating time continue operating until the battery pack is fully discharged If the battery ligh...

Page 117: ...t Disposing of used batteries The life of a battery pack depends on usage When the battery pack needs replacing the main battery light flashes amber shortly after you have fully recharged the battery You must discard a battery if it becomes damaged Never attempt to dispose of a battery pack by burning or by throwing it into a fire and never allow exposure to a heating apparatus e g microwave oven ...

Page 118: ... authority for details regarding where to recycle old batteries or how to dispose of them properly If you cannot find the information you need elsewhere call Toshiba at 800 457 7777 Conserving power How long a fully charged battery pack lasts when you are using the computer depends on a number of factors such as How the computer is configured How much you use the hard disk DVD ROM or multi functio...

Page 119: ...ach power saving option Power profiles You can choose a predefined power profile or select your own combination of power management options To do this 1 Open the Start menu click Control Panel then Performance and Maintenance 2 Click the Toshiba Power Saver icon 3 Select an appropriate profile for your work environment or create your own custom profile For more information on setting the battery p...

Page 120: ...sappears You are now in the selected mode For more information on setting the battery power profile see Optimize on page 141 Additional options for power Depending on the amount of time you spend away from external power sources the capacity of one battery pack may be sufficient for your needs However if you need more portable power Toshiba provides these options Purchase extra battery packs Purch...

Page 121: ... everything you can do in the Windows XP 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 122: ...rt button taskbar system tray and background pattern Sample Windows XP operating system desktop Icons An icon represents a folder file or program that can be quickly activated by double clicking the icon You can create a new desktop icon for any folder file or program by dragging the element s icon from its location in a window to the desktop area Start button Taskbar Icons System tray ...

Page 123: ...dows online Help Internet Explorer The Microsoft browser that provides access to the Internet If you place the cursor over an icon a popup description of the file contents appears Your desktop may contain other icons depending on your configuration See Windows XP online help for more specific information on each icon and how to use it Start button You use the Start button to Start programs Access ...

Page 124: ...f tasks or programs that run continuously in the background To learn more about each task position the cursor over the icon for a few moments and a short description of the task appears Typical tasks in the System tray are Current time Power usage mode Mouse properties and speaker volume To activate a specific task double click the appropriate System tray icon Setting up for communications To conn...

Page 125: ...d 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 Open the Start menu and click Control Panel 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware 3 Click Phone and Modem Options The Phone and Modem Options Prope...

Page 126: ...se the Modem Properties dialog box 10 Close the Control Panel Connecting the modem to a telephone line Your computer comes with a built in modem that can be 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 o...

Page 127: ...The modem is designed for use with a standard analog telephone line Do not connect the modem to a digital telephone line A digital line will damage the modem Now you are ready to send a fax or use the modem to connect to an online service or the Internet For more detailed information regarding your computer s modem visit Toshiba s Web site at accessories toshiba com Connecting your computer to a n...

Page 128: ...k settings and additional considerations To set up a dial up connection use the New Connection Wizard 1 Click Start and point to All Programs 2 Point to Accessories then to Communications and click New Connection Wizard 3 Enter the phone number of your network connection and let the program dial the number The computer connects to the network Using the Ethernet LAN Port When your computer starts W...

Page 129: ...vity Wireless connectivity and some features may require you to purchase additional software external hardware or services Availability of public wireless LAN access points may be limited Your system may come with an optional wireless LAN module This is a technology that expands wireless communication beyond networking equipment and can connect many different kinds of electronic devices without th...

Page 130: ...sands of networks and millions of computers around the world connected by communications lines They all work together to share information The World Wide Web The World Wide Web or Web is a subset of the Internet a collection of interlinked documents located on computers connected to the Internet that work together using a specific Internet protocol called Hypertext Transfer Protocol HTTP The World...

Page 131: ...tion A Web browser An Internet Service Provider ISP account The Microsoft Web browser Internet Explorer is automatically configured on your system so that when you first start it it guides you through signing up for a new ISP account or assists you in setting up your computer to work with your existing ISP Once you have established an ISP account you can connect to the Internet 1 Connect your comp...

Page 132: ... 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 Intern...

Page 133: ...omputer There are several ways to upload or download data It can be as simple as attaching a file or document to an email or you can use the File Transfer Protocol FTP features of your Web browser to transfer large amounts of data Exploring audio features You can use your computer to record sounds using an external microphone You can play wav sound files or audio CDs using the built in speakers he...

Page 134: ...nto the microphone 5 When you have finished recording click the Stop button The Sound Recorder window displays the new sound file as a waveform You can only record 60 seconds at a time 6 To hear what you just recorded click the Play button 7 To save the file select Save from the File menu The microphone on your computer might be set to Mute To check this click Start point to All Programs Accessori...

Page 135: ... the headphones Continuous exposure to loud sound can harm your hearing TECHNICAL NOTE Use amplified speakers that require an external power source Other types of speakers will be inadequate to produce sound from the computer To play back sound files through external speakers or headphones 1 Locate the headphone jack on the computer 2 Using any necessary adapters plug the cable from the headphones...

Page 136: ...s You can install one of these cards Inserting a PC Card Use caution when lifting or turning your computer Failure to do so may result in damage to components such as cables attached to your computer or to the computer itself Before you insert a PC Card refer to the documentation that comes with the card to see if you need to do anything before you insert it To insert a PC Card 1 Turn off the comp...

Page 137: ...ard into position Removing a PC Card Stop the PC Card by clicking the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the System tray then clicking to select the PC Card device After the PC Card is stopped it is safe to remove 1 Locate the PC Card eject button 2 Press the PC Card eject button once to extend it and push it in to remove the PC Card The PC Card ejects slightly from the slot 3 Grasp the edges of the P...

Page 138: ...replace one PC Card with another while the computer is on This is called hot swapping Hot swapping precautions Although you can insert a PC Card at any time remember not to remove a card while it is in use Otherwise you could lose valuable information For example Do not remove a hard disk card while the system is accessing it Do not remove a network card while you are connected to a network Do not...

Page 139: ...vidual needs Together these allow you to determine certain system details set additional options or change default options This chapter describes the utilities supplied by Toshiba TOSHIBA Assist Setting a user password Using a supervisor password TOSHIBA Zooming Utility Fn esse TOSHIBA HW Setup TOSHIBA Hotkey utility TOSHIBA Touch and Launch ...

Page 140: ...ange of computer settings To access TOSHIBA Assist do one of the following Double click the TOSHIBA Assist shortcut icon on the desktop The TOSHIBA Assist window appears Click Start All Programs Toshiba Utilities then click Toshiba Assist The TOSHIBA Assist window appears Sample TOSHIBA Assist window The TOSHIBA Assist offers four categories of features Connect Secure ...

Page 141: ...Secure The features available in this category are Using a supervisor password Setting user passwords Protect Fix The features available in this category are PC Diagnostic Tool Optimize The features available in this category are TOSHIBA Power Saver CD DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer Mouse utility TOSHIBA Zooming Utility Key assignment using Fn esse TOSHIBA HW Setup ...

Page 142: ...recommends that you save your password in a location where you can later access it should you not remember it Toshiba is not responsible for any losses that may occur to you your organization or others as a result of the inability to access the computer To register a password for the power on password functions 1 Click Start All Programs Toshiba Utilities then click Toshiba Assist The TOSHIBA Assi...

Page 143: ...t side select Secure 3 Select the Supervisor Password icon 4 Select Not Registered 5 Type the correct password 6 Click OK Setting user passwords Setting a password leaves your computer secure so that nobody can access your files You must enter the password before you can work on your computer Toshiba supports several types of passwords on your computer An instant password Secures your open program...

Page 144: ...word or the user password must be deleted and then re entered after the supervisor password is set Using an instant password An instant password secures your system with a single keystroke Use this feature when you leave your desk for a few minutes and do not want to turn off the computer To use an instant password press Fn then press F1 This freezes the keyboard and TouchPad and blanks the screen...

Page 145: ...side select Secure 3 Select the User Password icon 4 Click Registered 5 Type your password in the Password box 6 Retype your password in the Password again box 7 Click OK Disabling a user password To cancel the power on password function 1 Click Start All Programs Toshiba Utilities then click Toshiba Assist The TOSHIBA Assist window appears 2 On the left side select Secure 3 Select the User Passwo...

Page 146: ...nal help To start this utility 1 Click Start All Programs Toshiba Utilities and click Computer Diagnostics The PC Diagnostic Tool window appears Sample PC Diagnostic Tool screen 2 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 symbols to expand and collapse the categories 3 Click Start Diagnostics when you ar...

Page 147: ...imize on the left side of the window then double click the Power Management icon The TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window appears Sample TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window The Power Properties window shows the power profiles which are optimized for several different working environments You can either use one of the preset modes or create and use your own customized profile The preset profiles...

Page 148: ...any of these profiles this is not recommended If you need a customized profile create a new profile with the properties you require The DVD Playback profile applies only when a DVD program is playing on battery power Quickly creating a new power mode 1 Highlight one of the preset profiles 2 Click Copy 3 A new mode appears with the title Copy of Name where Name is the title of the mode you copied Y...

Page 149: ...e listening to Music CDs more enjoyable When you change the CD DVD drive to Quiet mode the setting is only valid for the current Windows session If you shut down restart log off or resume from hibernation the setting will revert back to Normal speed The setting can also be changed by CD burning software or other applications that can set the drive speed To access the utility double click the icon ...

Page 150: ...D 2 Click Set Normal Mode to run the drive at normal speed for transferring data Mouse utility The Mouse utility allows you to change your TouchPad or mouse settings To access the Mouse utility through the TOSHIBA Assist window click Optimize on the left side of the window then double click the Mouse icon The Mouse Properties screen appears Sample Mouse Properties screen ...

Page 151: ...l work with the zoom in out hot keys see Zooming applications in out on page 215 You may select all applications or any subset of the following Microsoft Internet Explorer Microsoft Office Windows Media Player Adobe Reader Icons on the desktop To access the zooming utility click Start All Programs Toshiba Utilities then click Toshiba Zooming Utility You can also access the utility through the TOSH...

Page 152: ... and press 1 Fn esse Desktop shortcuts and Toshiba s Fn esse program provide quick ways to open programs documents and folders from within any Windows program without using the Start menu For more information on creating desktop shortcuts refer to the operating system documentation that came with your computer This section describes how to use the Fn esse program to quickly access your programs an...

Page 153: ...ot associated with a hot key or a keyboard overlay Starting Fn esse Click Start All Programs Toshiba Utilities then click Fn esse The Fn esse keyboard appears Sample Fn esse window The keys are color coded as follows Available keys are dark gray with white letters Assigned keys and keys associated with a popup list are shown on the Fn esse keyboard in the selected color Unavailable keys are light ...

Page 154: ... which you want to assign it 5 Release the primary button Fn esse displays the Add Edit Command dialog box with the Description Command Line and Working Directory fields automatically completed 6 Click OK to close the Add Edit Command dialog box with your key assignment in place The program or document is now associated with the key you just selected To open the program or document press Fn plus t...

Page 155: ...to specify this information 3 Click OK Making a popup assignment 1 Select Popup to display the Application Explorer dialog box 2 Select the desired folder The left side of the Application Explorer window displays the folders in the Programs menu The right side lists the programs and documents in the folder These are the items that will appear in the popup list 3 To create a popup list with items f...

Page 156: ...s choose Assignments from the Fn esse keyboard Fn esse displays the Function Key Assignments dialog box This box lists all the key assignments and the program or document to which each key is assigned To view items in a popup list select the Expand popup lists check box Changing or removing existing key assignments In the Fn esse keyboard click the key you wish to change with the secondary button ...

Page 157: ...con You can also access it from the TOSHIBA Assist screen by clicking Optimize on the left side and then double clicking TOSHIBA Hardware Settings Sample TOSHIBA HWSetup window The tabs represent various dialog boxes They are General Allows you to view current BIOS hard disk drive and memory settings Password Allows you to set or reset a user password for the power on process and for instant secur...

Page 158: ...ely after pressing the power button Keyboard Allows you to enable or disable the wake on keyboard function USB Allows you to enable or disable USB Legacy Emulation LAN Allows you to set networking functions By changing any of the options that appear in the dialog boxes and clicking Apply you can reconfigure that function Any options that you change will become default settings when you restart you...

Page 159: ...chPad For example by selecting an icon you can Open a document Launch a program Show a list of windows and switch the active window Open Internet Explorer favorites TOSHIBA Touch and Launch is like a miniature Windows desktop You can personalize TOSHIBA Touch and Launch to help you work more efficiently To activate TOSHIBA Touch and Launch touch and hold your finger on a corner of the TouchPad The...

Page 160: ...on s function If the icon is highlighted in orange and selected the function corresponding to the selected icon launches and the TOSHIBA Touch and Launch window closes If the icon is highlighted in blue and selected the function corresponding to the selected icon launches and the TOSHIBA Touch and Launch window remains open To close the TOSHIBA Touch and Launch window release your finger when the ...

Page 161: ...indow upper right Favorites lower left Desktop lower right The type and number of icons you see in the main part of the TOSHIBA Touch and Launch window are determined by which corner icons you select TOSHIBA Touch and Launch is controlled adjusted via an icon on the system tray The icon will change color when the TOSHIBA Touch and Launch is active Double click the icon to open the TOSHIBA Touch an...

Page 162: ...BA Touch and Launch Settings dialog box The TouchPad settings button allows you to define how sensitive the TouchPad will be to your finger on the TouchPad before it activates the TOSHIBA Touch and Launch window The Window settings button allows you to control the size and transparency of the TOSHIBA Touch and Launch window The Option button allows you to define how folders will open define visual...

Page 163: ...le button allows you to create a new table The Delete button deletes the selected table Disabling or enabling TOSHIBA Touch and Launch You can set or clear the Disable TOSHIBA Touch and Launch check box in the TOSHIBA Touch and Launch Settings window in order to disable or enable this feature You can also use the TOSHIBA Touch and Launch icon on the system tray ...

Page 164: ... problems you are most likely to encounter If all else fails contact Toshiba You will find information on Toshiba s support services at the end of this chapter Problems that are easy to fix Your program stops responding If you are working with a program that suddenly freezes all operations chances are the program has stopped responding You can exit the failed program without shutting down the oper...

Page 165: ...g the program name then End Task To power off your computer do one of the following If you are not connected to a domain server 1 Click Start Turn off computer The Turn off computer window appears 2 Click Turn Off The computer turns off If you are connected to a domain server 1 Click Start Shut down The Shut Down window appears 2 Select Shut down from the drop down list 3 Click OK The computer shu...

Page 166: ... how the error can be reproduced 6 Save the file and refer to it when you contact the software manufacturer Problems when you turn on the computer These problems may occur when you turn on the power The computer will not start Make sure you attached the AC adapter and power cord cable properly or installed a charged battery Press and hold the power switch for at least 10 seconds If you are using t...

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

Page 168: ...estart the computer For more information see The computer is not accessing the hard disk or the optional external diskette drive on page 167 The Windows operating system is not working Once you are familiar with the desktop and used to the way the operating system responds to your work routine you can easily detect if the operating system is not working correctly For example The operating system f...

Page 169: ...F8 when your computer starts and before Windows starts loading The Windows Advanced Options menu displays these options Safe Mode Safe Mode with Networking Safe Mode with Command Prompt Enable Boot Logging Enable VGA Mode Last known good configuration your most recent settings that worked Directory Services Restore Mode Windows domain controllers only Debugging Mode Start Windows normally Reboot R...

Page 170: ... incorrect letter or missed character will make it impossible for your browser to locate the site My browser cannot find a site I bookmarked The World Wide Web is constantly changing A site you bookmarked yesterday may not be available today or its server may be down for temporary repair Try again later The Windows XP operating system can help you If the operating system has started properly but y...

Page 171: ...3 Click the Fixing a hardware problem link 4 Choose from specific topics and follow the steps If there is still a problem the operating system should display a message that explains what the conflict is A plan of action The smooth operation of the system depends on the interaction of all devices programs and features If the system or one of its attached devices is not working resolving the problem...

Page 172: ...onflict Direct Memory Access Similarly the data required by the device is stored in a specific place or address in memory called the Direct Memory Access DMA The DMA provides a dedicated channel for adapter cards to bypass the microprocessor and access memory directly If two or more devices use the same DMA the data required by one device overwrites the data required by the other causing a hardwar...

Page 173: ...he computer Disable another system component and use its resources for the new device See Fixing a problem with Device Manager on page 173 Reconfigure the device so that its requirements do not conflict Refer to the device s documentation for instructions about changing settings on the device Fixing a problem with Device Manager Device Manager provides a way to check and change the configuration o...

Page 174: ...ont This is the disable feature 6 Click the icon You are given the option of disabling the device 7 Click Yes to disable the device or No to cancel Checking device properties Device Manager provides a way to view the properties of a device Properties include the name of the manufacturer the type of device the drivers installed and the system resources assigned to the device To check a device s pro...

Page 175: ...pear in the dialog box vary from one device to another A Troubleshooting button is also present 6 Click Troubleshoot A Help and Support window for that device appears For more information about Device Manager refer to Windows XP online help Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may cause errors that seem to be device related It is worthwhile checking for these first 1 Clic...

Page 176: ... batteries battery optional high capacity battery and real time clock RTC battery Power problems are interrelated For example a faulty AC adapter or power cord cable will neither power the computer nor recharge the batteries Here are some typical problems and how to solve them The AC power light does not come on when you plug in the AC adapter and power cord cable Make sure the AC adapter and powe...

Page 177: ... does not glow after 20 minutes the battery may have reached the end of its useful life Try replacing it The battery appears not to power the computer for as long as it usually does If you frequently recharge a partially charged battery it may not charge fully Let the battery discharge completely then try charging it again Check the power options using the Power Management utility Have you added a...

Page 178: ...imultaneously to turn off the numlock light If the problem occurs when both the keypad overlays are off make sure the software you are using is not remapping the keyboard Refer to the software documentation and check that the program does not assign different meanings to any of the keys You have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more keyboard error messages Th...

Page 179: ...e sure the display priority is not set for an external monitor To do this press Fn and F5 simultaneously once If this does not correct the problem press Fn and F5 simultaneously again to return the display priority to its previous setting HINT Holding the Fn key and pressing the F5 key several times will advance you through the display options If you are using an external monitor Check that the mo...

Page 180: ...of flickering try using fewer colors To change the number of colors displayed 1 Point at the desktop and click with the secondary button 2 Click Properties and then the Settings tab 3 Change the Colors option and click OK For more information see Windows Help A message tells you that there is a problem with your display settings and that the adapter type is incorrect or the current settings do not...

Page 181: ...y small bright dots that may appear on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology Over a period of time and depending on the usage of the computer the brightness of the screen will deteriorate This is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen technology When the computer is operated on battery power the screen will dim and you may not be able to increase ...

Page 182: ...ies box appears This feature is not available for CD DVD drives 4 Click the Tools tab 5 Click the Check now button The Check Disk All Apps box appears 6 You can choose one or both options Automatically fix file system errors Scan for and attempt recovery of bad sectors 7 Click Start Error checking tests and repairs the disk Your hard disk seems very slow If you have been using your computer for so...

Page 183: ...ty You may be inserting the diskette incorrectly Hold the diskette with the hub side facing down and insert it so that the metal head window cover goes into the drive first The metal cover or a loose label may be obstructing the path into the drive Carefully inspect the diskette If the metal cover is loose replace the diskette If the label is loose replace the label and try inserting the diskette ...

Page 184: ... flat label side uppermost Close the tray carefully making sure it has shut completely You press the disc eject button but the drive tray does not slide out Make sure the computer is connected to a power source and turned on The DVD ROM drive eject mechanism requires power to operate Make sure a program is not accessing the drive and preventing it from ejecting If you need to remove a disc and can...

Page 185: ...e disc eject button but the drive tray does not slide out on page 184 Sound system problems You do not hear any sound from the computer Adjust the volume control Try pressing Fn Esc to see if volume mute is disabled If you are using external headphones or speakers check that they are securely connected to your computer The computer emits a loud high pitched noise This is feedback between the micro...

Page 186: ...Microsoft documentation for more information or refer to the documentation that came with the PC Card Some card manufacturers use special software called enablers to support their cards Enablers result in nonstandard configurations that can cause problems when installing the PC Card If your system does not have built in drivers for your PC Card and the card did not come with an operating system dr...

Page 187: ... button 5 Double click the PCMCIA adapter 6 Double click the appropriate PC Card The operating system displays your PC Card s Properties dialog box which contains information about your PC Card configuration and status The computer stops working hangs when you insert a PC Card The problem may be caused by an I O input output conflict between the PCMCIA socket and another device in the system Use D...

Page 188: ...Never swap modules when the computer is in Hibernation or Standby mode This is known as warm swapping and is not supported with this computer For more information on Hibernation and Standby modes see Using Hibernation on page 99 and Using Standby on page 101 The system does not recognize your PC Card Refer to the PC Card documentation Removing a malfunctioning card and reinstalling it can correct ...

Page 189: ...etting up your 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 Standby mode turn off the computer and turn off the printer Turn the printer back on make sure it is on line then turn the computer back on Try printing another file For example you could create and attempt to print a short test file using Notepad ...

Page 190: ...cations parameters baud rate parity data length and stop bits specified in the communications program It should be set up to transmit at 300 1200 2400 4800 9600 14400 28800 33600 bps bits per second or higher Refer to the program s documentation and the modem manual for information on how to change these settings The modem is on set up properly and still will not transmit or receive data Make sure...

Page 191: ...To determine if your computer has an internal Wi Fi adapter check the device list in Device Manager part of the Windows Control Panel Some Toshiba models may have a Wi Fi antenna switch even though they do not have an internal Wi Fi adapter Verify that signal strength is good using the utility provided with the Wi Fi adapter If another computer is on the same network verify that it has network acc...

Page 192: ...wireless network connection then click Properties 4 Select Internet Protocol TCP IP then click Properties 5 Select Obtain an IP address automatically 6 Click OK then click Close Use IPCONFIG to verify that the computer has a useful IP address one other than the private address of 169 254 xxx xxx assigned by Windows Click Start then click Run Enter Cmd and press Enter Enter IPCONFIG ALL and press E...

Page 193: ... addressed in new firmware releases Special considerations for Windows XP Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP encryption is not enabled on the wireless access point When you install a wireless access point device Windows XP checks whether WEP encryption is enabled on the device If it is not enabled Windows XP adds the device to its list of available wireless networks but does not create a wireless connec...

Page 194: ...ying DVDs you may be able to fix the problem yourself For general problems playing a DVD title try the following steps 1 Verify that the disc is in a format that the drive supports 2 Ensure that the disc is properly inserted in the drive tray 3 Ensure that the Display properties are not True Color 24 bit If it is set to 24 bit color there may be a video format error To verify your display settings...

Page 195: ... while watching a DVD ROM movie or title Disable the Shut off Monitor feature in the Display Properties using the following steps 1 Click the secondary mouse button on a blank area of the desktop 2 Click Properties 3 Click the Screen Saver tab 4 Deselect Shut off Monitor Jumping video lines appear around the DVD ROM video window To change the screen s display resolution 1 Click Start Control Panel...

Page 196: ...e 5 Click OK The screen saver runs while you are watching a movie or title If the screen saver is enabled it runs on top of any movie or title you are watching To disable the screen saver 1 Click Start Control Panel The Control Panel window appears 2 Click Appearance and Themes and double click the Display icon The Display Properties dialog box appears 3 Click the Screen Saver tab In the Screen Sa...

Page 197: ...tware to copy everything on the hard disk to a tape Connect your computer to the office network and copy files to your network partition Some people use a combination of these methods backing up all files to tape weekly and copying critical files to diskette on a daily basis If you have installed your own programs you should back up these programs as well as your data files If something goes wrong...

Page 198: ...data from loss Saving system configuration with Restore Points The System Restore feature of Windows XP quickly creates Restore Points snapshots of your Windows configuration and saves them for later recall If you experience problems after installing some new hardware or software you can easily select a previously established Control Point to turn back the clock restoring Windows to the state it w...

Page 199: ...ur computer with System Restore 4 Click Restore my computer to an earlier time then click Next 5 A calendar will be presented showing a month at a time Each date for which a Restore Point has been set will be marked as bold When a boldfaced date is clicked a description of the Restore Point will appear in a list to the right This list may contain Restore Points that you did not create Restore Poin...

Page 200: ...ad from CDs External CD and DVD writers are also widely available Follow these steps to back up files in the My Documents folder to one or more CDs 1 Put a blank CD R CD recordable disc into the computer s CD or DVD drive 2 A menu of options will appear Select Open writable CD folder using Windows Explorer and click OK 3 A Windows Explorer window will open for the blank CD This window will be refe...

Page 201: ...do not find an application s data files in any of the folders within the My Documents folder check the application s options or preferences settings to discover the locations of the files 7 When you have finished copying files to the CD window click File Write these files to CD 8 A CD Writing Wizard will appear prompting for a name for the CD You may accept the default name or enter a new more des...

Page 202: ...rites or select a particular Favorites folder to back up then click Next 5 In the Export Favorites Destination window use the Browse button to browse to the My Documents folder Click Save in the Select Bookmark file window and then click Next 6 Click Finish The message Successfully exported favorites should appear 7 Follow the steps above for backing up files from the My Documents folder to a CD E...

Page 203: ... up your data to CDs with Windows XP on page 200 Have your factory Restore 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 Alway...

Page 204: ...e If you have followed the recommendations in this chapter and are still having problems you may need additional technical assistance This section contains the steps to take to ask for help Before you contact Toshiba Since some problems may be related to the operating system or the program you are using it is important to investigate other sources of assistance first Try the following before you c...

Page 205: ... you Toshiba s Technical Support Website For technical support or to stay current on the most recent software and hardware options for your computer and for other product information be sure to regularly check the Toshiba Web site at pcsupport toshiba com Toshiba voice contact Before calling Toshiba make sure you have Your computer s serial number The computer and any optional devices related to t...

Page 206: ...e USA accessories toshiba com Accessories information in the USA www toshiba ca Canada www toshiba Europe com Europe www toshiba co jp index htm Japan http servicio toshiba com Mexico and all of Latin America Australia Toshiba Australia Pty Limited 84 92 Talavera Road North Ryde NSW 2113 Sydney Australia Canada Toshiba Canada Ltd 191 McNabb Street Markham Ontario L3R 8H2 Canada France Toshiba Syst...

Page 207: ...thin the US 949 859 4273 outside of the US this call may incur long distance charges Mexico Toshiba de México S A de C V Sierra Candela No 111 6to Piso Col Lomas de Chapultepec CP 11000 Mexico DF Spain Toshiba Information Systems España S A Parque Empresarial San Fernando Edificio Europa 1a Planta Escalera A 28831 Madrid San Fernando de Henares Spain United Kingdom Toshiba Information Systems U K ...

Page 208: ...nation with the Fn key turn system functions on and off Hot keys have a legend on the key indicating the option or feature the key controls Volume Mute Fn This hot key enables disables volume mute on your computer When volume mute is enabled no sound will come from the speakers or headphones ...

Page 209: ... pressing the Fn F1 key combination to activate instant security will cause the screen to go blank Using the pointing device or any key will make the display s content reappear The Windows operating system log on screen will appear prompting you for a password After typing in the password for the current user press Enter To activate the password feature 1 Click Start Control Panel then click Appea...

Page 210: ...r a short time To protect your desktop you must set up a screen saver with a password before activating the password feature To set up a password with a screen saver go to Windows XP help for instructions 1 Click Start Help and Support 2 In the Search field type password screen saver 3 Press Enter 4 Click the Protect your files with a screen saver password link located under the suggested topics F...

Page 211: ...age mode Fn This hot key displays the power usage pop up window and cycles through the battery save modes Sample power usage modes The properties of each mode are set in the Toshiba Power Management utility For more information see TOSHIBA Power Saver on page 147 ...

Page 212: ...places the computer into Standby mode A message box displays by default to confirm that the computer is entering Standby mode You can choose not to display this message box Sample Standby confirmation box For more information about Standby mode please see Using Standby on page 101 ...

Page 213: ...ation mode is enabled the default a message box displays by default to confirm the computer is entering Hibernation mode You can choose not to display this message box Sample Hibernation confirmation box If Hibernation mode is disabled this hot key will not respond For more information on Hibernation mode see Using Hibernation on page 99 ...

Page 214: ...nly Built in display and external monitor simultaneously External monitor only Built in display and TV TV only Sample display options window In order to use a simultaneous mode you must set the resolution of the internal display panel to match the resolution of the external display device Fn This hot key decreases the screen brightness Fn This hot key increases the screen brightness ...

Page 215: ...TouchPad For more information on using the TouchPad see Disabling or enabling the TouchPad on page 63 Sample disable and enable TouchPad windows Fn This hot key turns the Zooming utility to zoom out For more information see TOSHIBA Zoom ing Utility on page 151 Fn This hot key turns the Zooming utility to zoom in For more information see TOSHIBA Zooming Utility on page 151 ...

Page 216: ...f switch is in the off position No message appears when the Wi Fi antenna on off switch is in the on position 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 Spacebar This hot key toggles the screen resolution ...

Page 217: ...res 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 218: ... ConfigFree see the ConfigFree online Help The ConfigFree utilities include the following Connectivity Doctor The Connectivity Doctor utility is used to analyze network connections and fix networking problems with your notebook computer For more information see Connectivity Doctor on page 221 Search for Wireless Devices The Search for Wireless Devices utility searches for wireless LAN and Bluetoot...

Page 219: ... the Connectivity Doctor screen to access the screen saver option Getting Started This section contains information about the ConfigFree main screen and how to start and setup ConfigFree For more detailed information on setting up and using ConfigFree see the Help File included in the application Starting ConfigFree To start ConfigFree be sure the computer has a wired or wireless connection Then p...

Page 220: ...wireless devices ConfigFree Launcher displays on your computer desktop You can then click the appropriate icon on the Launcher to start the desired ConfigFree utilities Sample ConfigFree Launcher ConfigFree Launcher can be set to hide from view when it is not in use When this setting is active set the ConfigFree Launcher to Auto hide mode you can re display ConfigFree Launcher by moving the mouse ...

Page 221: ... Auto hide mode setting Sample ConfigFree Launcher coming back into view ConfigFree Utilities Connectivity Doctor The Connectivity Doctor lets you analyze your network connections and fix network connection problems Using Connectivity Doctor you can view detailed network information by simply moving the mouse pointer ...

Page 222: ...on line link speed Wireless connection line signal strength and link speed Location of wireless communication switch identified with a yellow arrow Status of wireless communication switch on or off Sample Connectivity Doctor screen Moving the mouse pointer over a wired or wireless network device icon displays information about the device such as its IP address subnet mask and MAC address A wireles...

Page 223: ... describes the relevant location You can also view the possible cause and solution for the problem by clicking the exclamation point If multiple triangles display you can toggle between each of their cause and solution information screens by clicking its exclamation point For example if the connection to a wireless network cannot be established because the wireless communication switch is turned o...

Page 224: ...ices A virtual map appears with a graphical representation of the wireless devices that have been detected Search for Wireless Devices can also be started from the ConfigFree Launcher Stay onthetask tray When checked the ConfigFree icon resides in the system tray Options Displays ConfigFree setting screen Log Lets you create a diagnostic log view a history of log files or delete the history Log fi...

Page 225: ... the connection Placing the pointer over the displayed point of light shows detailed information about the wireless device The wireless device shown near the center of the map is not necessarily near your notebook computer If a wireless device located a distance away also has a strong signal it appears near the center of the map as well The Search for Wireless Devices feature identifies if a devic...

Page 226: ... systems running Windows XP SP2 To add a new wireless connection to an Access Point 1 Open the Search for Wireless Devices option from ConfigFree Launcher 2 Drag and drop the device you want to connect to the PC icon at the center of the map The Wireless Settings screen appears Sample dragging a device to the Access Point Sample Wireless settings screen NOTE ...

Page 227: ...n The following screen shows an example of Bluetooth devices that are detected using the Search for Wireless Devices option Moving the mouse cursor over a device icon displays information about the device Sample viewing Bluetooth devices You can connect to devices shown on the Bluetooth map 1 Drag and drop the device you want to connect to the PC icon at the center of the map 2 Configured devices ...

Page 228: ... the Bluetooth radar screen Open the Bluetooth radar screen and drag and drop the file directly onto the icon for that Bluetooth device Sample dragging the file to the Bluetooth device icon To be prompted for the device 1 Drag and drop the file to the Bluetooth radar icon on the ConfigFree Launcher Sample dragging the file to the Bluetooth radar icon Or you can right click on the file and select S...

Page 229: ...ace the cursor on top of the connected line The icon changes to a pair of scissors 2 Click to disconnect from the device Profile Settings The Profile Settings utility lets you save network settings in profiles ConfigFree profiles are useful for easily switching network settings and devices You can switch network settings simply by selecting the profile with the desired settings If you visit a clie...

Page 230: ...ireless network devices infrared devices and set the power status of Bluetooth antennas TCP IP settings includes DHCP IP address subnet mask default gateway DNS server and WINS server settings Personal firewall settings for Internet connections Dial up connection settings for the default connection File and printer sharing settings Printer settings for the default printer Bluetooth Security Level ...

Page 231: ...ork select the desired Auto Switch Settings These options are unavailable if wireless devices have been disabled 11 Under Execute this program after switching click the Browse button and select the program file or Web site URL that is to start after switching to this profile For example to have Internet Explorer start in Windows XP after switching profiles type C Program Files Internet Explorer IE...

Page 232: ...setting up profiles for different networking environments After you set up one or more profiles you can check their settings and fine tune them as necessary Profiles can also be imported and exported This feature is useful when transferring profile settings to other computers For more information about modifying importing and exporting profiles refer to the online help NOTE ...

Page 233: ...istribute presentations reports or music files to meeting attendees or to users at different locations The SUMMIT utility uses the following types of connections Wireless LAN via Access Point Wireless LAN via Ad Hoc LAN same subnet Bluetooth PAN LAP Cross cable Ethernet or Gbit Ethernet To host a ConfigFree SUMMIT click the SUMMIT icon on the ConfigFree Launcher select the users that you want to a...

Page 234: ...eeting user icons appear on SUMMIT table Files can be shared with one user or all users attending the meeting To share a file with one user drag and drop the file on the user s icon Only the SUMMIT Host the initiator can share files with multiple users by this method SUMMIT users can share a file with only one other user NOTE ...

Page 235: ...e a file with all users drag the file to the center of the SUMMIT table where users can access it as desired If you are the Host of the summit and drag a file to the center of the SUMMIT table it will automatically be sent to all SUMMIT users who can then accept or decline the file as desired Sample of sharing a file with all users NOTE ...

Page 236: ... be started from the ConfigFree Launcher 3 Select the appropriate users and invite them to the SUMMIT meeting As users join the SUMMIT their icons appear on the SUMMIT table 4 Use drag and drop to share documents with SUMMIT users To share a file with one user drag the file to the user s icon To share a file with all users drag the file to the center of the summit table There are other ways to sen...

Page 237: ...hiba Device Launches ConfigFree SUMMIT Toshiba Wireless Projector The Quick Connect feature switches the Wireless LAN connection to connect to a Toshiba Wireless Projector Once the projector utility is installed launching the Quick Connect utility automatically opens the Wireless Data Projector Application There you can configure how you would like to use the projector To connect to a Toshiba Wire...

Page 238: ...3 Complete the settings Refer to the online help if necessary 4 Click OK The default connection setting is for Ad hoc mode therefore if the setting on the Toshiba Wireless Projector is in Infrastructure mode it will not connect However you can change the settings to Infrastructure mode to match the settings on the projector Sample Projector icon when connected with Quick Connect If the wireless mo...

Page 239: ... you select a profile from the ConfigFree tray menu or when you disable a wireless device If you close ConfigFree Direct Link Toshiba Device When Access Point is not available use the Direct Link Toshiba Device feature to connect your computer in ad hoc peer to peer mode and use the Summit feature To use this feature 1 Display the ConfigFree menu 2 Select the ConfigFree Link option from the Direct...

Page 240: ...matically switching between wired and wireless devices With these options the computer automatically switches to a wireless LAN network when the cable of the wired LAN network is removed from the computer When the cable is reconnected the connection to the wired LAN is re established To use the Automatic Switch feature 1 Right click the icon in the system tray 2 Click Auto Switch The Auto Switch d...

Page 241: ...lected when the SSID is detected then click Add The profile is moved to the List of target SSIDs and profiles 5 Repeat the previous step for each additional profile you want to select 6 Select Automatically switch profiles when connected to this SSID 7 Check Automatically switch profile when connected to this SSID 8 Click OK The computer is now configured to use the Semi Automatic Switch feature W...

Page 242: ...nyms may appear in this user s guide AC alternating current BIOS basic input output system bps bits per second CD compact disc CD ROM compact disc read only memory CD RW compact disc rewrite memory CMOS complementary metal oxide semiconductor COM1 communications port 1 serial port COM2 communications port 2 serial port CPU central processing unit ...

Page 243: ...AT file allocation table FCC Federal Communications Commission GB gigabyte HDD hard disk drive HTML Hypertext Markup Language IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers I O input output IRQ interrupt request ISP Internet service provider KB kilobyte LAN local area network LCD liquid crystal display LPT1 line printer port 1 parallel port LSI large scale integration MB megabyte MIDI Musi...

Page 244: ...t form there is one thin film transistor TFT for each cell This type of display works well with notebook computers because of its shallow depth and high quality color Active matrix displays are viewable from wider angles than most passive matrix displays adapter A device that provides a compatible connection between two units For example the computer s internal display adapter receives information...

Page 245: ...group of eight bits is a byte See also byte bits per second bps A way of measuring the speed at which information is passed between two devices The basic measure used in modem communications bps is similar but not identical to the baud rate See also baud rate boot To start the computer The term boot originates from bootstrap program as in pulling itself up by its bootstraps a program that loads an...

Page 246: ...r Any letter number or symbol you can use on the computer Some characters are non printing characters such as a paragraph break in a word processing program A character occupies one byte of computer storage chip A small piece of silicon containing computer logic and circuits for processing memory input output and or control functions Chips are mounted on printed circuit boards click To press and r...

Page 247: ...ative setting device A component attached to the computer Devices may be external outside the computer s case or internal inside the computer s case Printers disk drives and modems are examples of devices device driver A program called a driver that permits a computer to communicate with a device dialog box An on screen window displayed by the operating system or a program giving a direction or re...

Page 248: ...k given a name by which it can be retrieved See also file double click To press the TouchPad control button or mouse button rapidly twice without moving the cursor or mouse In the Windows operating system this refers to the primary TouchPad control button or left mouse button unless otherwise stated double density diskette A 3 5 inch diskette that can hold up to 720 KB ofinformation half the capac...

Page 249: ... network adapter extension See file extension external device See device F file A collection of related information saved on disk with a unique name A file may be a program information used by a program or a document See also document file allocation table FAT The section of a disk that keeps track of the location of files stored on the disk file name A set of characters that uniquely identifies a...

Page 250: ...reinstalled operating systems such as Microsoft Operating System and or preinstalled software applications or media content Actual formatted capacity may vary See also byte 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...

Page 251: ...create a complete screen image Compare non interlaced internal device See device Internet The decentralized world wide network of computers that provides electronic mail the World Wide Web and other services See also World Wide Web K keyboard shortcut A key or combination of keys that you use to perform a task instead of using a pointing device such as the TouchPad kilobyte KB A unit of data equal...

Page 252: ...drives M megabyte MB A unit of data equal to 1 048 576 bytes 1024 x 1024 bytes See also bytes memory Typically refers to the computer s main memory where programs are run and data is temporarily stored and processed Memory can be volatile and hold data temporarily such as RAM or it can be nonvolatile and hold data permanently such as ROM A computer s main memory is RAM See RAM ROM microprocessor S...

Page 253: ...gh the computer Online may refer to information being read from your own computer s hard disk such as online documentation or online help or to information coming from another company on a company network or the Internet operating system A set of programs that controls how the computer works Examples of operating systems are Windows XP and Windows 2000 P palette See color palette parallel Processe...

Page 254: ...n a cable for connection to a network or a peripheral device processor See central processing unit CPU program A set of instructions that can be executed by a computer The general classes of programs also called software are operating system application and utility See also operating system application utility properties The attributes of an object or device For example the properties of a file in...

Page 255: ...omputer s BIOS which is essential instructions the computer reads when you start it up See also BIOS memory Compare RAM S select To highlight or otherwise specify text data or graphics with the intent to perform some operation on it serial Processes that occur one at a time In communications it means the transmission of one bit at a time sequentially over a single channel On your computer the seri...

Page 256: ...gle all purpose USB port USB allows hot swapping of peripherals See also bus hot swapping serial upload To send a file to another computer through a modem or network See also download USB See universal serial bus USB utility A computer program designed to perform a narrowly focused operation or solve a specific problem Utilities are often related to computer system management W Web See World Wide ...

Page 257: ... features 133 Auto Run 94 B backing up files 75 battery caring for 115 changing 113 charge not lasting 177 charging 51 106 conserving power 118 disposal 117 not charging 176 power usage hot key 119 power usage mode 211 unlocking 113 battery alarms 111 battery power displaying remaining 110 monitoring 108 BIOS see Toshiba Hardware Setup button power 53 start 123 C CD creating 94 playing an audio 92...

Page 258: ...ajor features 122 desktop exploration 121 desktop icons 122 Device Manager 173 checking properties 174 disabling a device 174 devices keyboard 67 mouse 68 disable enable TOSHIBA Touch and Launch 163 Disk Defragmenter 182 disk drive corrupted damaged data files 183 missing files trouble accessing a disk 181 running slow 182 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 183 cannot read a diskette 183 conn...

Page 259: ...rive connecting 70 external display adjusting 67 F FAT File Allocation Table 182 file extensions 85 file backing up 75 files backing up 87 printing 86 restoring 88 saving 84 Fn keys 77 Fn esse starting 153 using to assign keys 154 Fn esse program 152 assigning a key 152 using drag and drop 154 function keys 78 H hardware conflicts 171 resolving 173 headphones using 135 Help and Support Windows XP ...

Page 260: ...jack RJ 11 127 K key assign 154 changing 156 direct assign 155 popup 155 removing 156 key assignment viewing existing 156 key assignments changing or removing existing 156 keyboard character keys 76 function keys 78 hot keys 216 not working 167 overlay keys 78 troubleshooting 178 Windows special keys 78 keyboard external 67 keyboard full size 77 keyboard PS 2 compatible 67 L LCD power saver 65 M m...

Page 261: ... default 125 not recognized 188 problem solving 185 187 removing 137 setting up 138 Plug and Play 172 port COM 125 Ethernet LAN 128 RGB 65 power alarms 111 computer will not start 166 options 120 problem solving 176 taking care of your battery 115 turning on 53 universal power supply 217 power button 53 power mode creating new 148 customizing 148 power source 48 power usage mode hot key 119 power ...

Page 262: ...190 no sound 185 non system disk or disk error 168 183 PC Card 185 checklist 186 error occurs 188 hot swapping fails 188 not recognized 188 slot appears dead 187 power and batteries 176 printer 189 program not responding 164 program not working properly 183 screen does not look right flickers 180 Startup options 169 system resources 172 URL address not found 170 warning resume failure 167 Windows ...

Page 263: ...m solving 169 supervisor password deleting 143 supervisor password set up 142 system tray 124 T taskbar 124 television adjusting display 67 Toshiba Internet Web sites 206 registering computer 46 worldwide offices 206 Toshiba Hardware Setup 157 Toshiba online resources 103 TOSHIBA Touch and Launch 159 disable enable 163 Toshiba utilities 139 troubleshooting DVD player general problems 194 DVD ROM d...

Page 264: ...ng 127 Windows Explorer 82 Windows Media Player 92 Windows Start menu 81 Windows XP Help and Support 170 problem solving 168 Windows XP Professional desktop 121 wireless interoperability 7 wireless networking 127 Wizards Dial Up Networking Wizard 128 ...

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