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Glossary

system prompt

 — The symbol (in the MS-DOS

®

 operating system, 

generally a drive letter followed by a “greater than” sign) indicating 
where users are to enter commands.

T

TFT display

 — See 

active-matrix display

.

U

universal serial bus (USB)

 — USB is a serial bus that supports a data 

transfer rate of up to 480 Mbps (480 million bits per second). USB 
can connect up to 127 peripheral devices through a single 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 Web

.

Wi-Fi

®

 

— A registered trademark term of the Wi-Fi Alliance that stands 

for Wireless Fidelity, and is another term for the communication 
protocol to permit an Ethernet connection using wireless 
communication components. 

World Wide Web (www)

 — The worldwide network of Web sites 

linked together over the Internet. A user of the Web can jump from 
site to site regardless of the location of the computer hosting the site. 
See also 

Internet.

Summary of Contents for PLL23U-00S01C - NB205 N325WH - Atom 1.66 GHz

Page 1: ... Web site pcsupport toshiba com Toshiba Customer Support Center Calling within the United States 800 457 7777 Calling from outside the United States 949 859 4273 For more information see If Something Goes Wrong on page 150 in this guide NB200Series User sGuide ...

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

Page 3: ...adiate radio frequency energy and if not installed 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...

Page 4: ...ireless LAN product that is based on Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum DSSS radio technology and is compliant to TheIEEE802 11StandardonWirelessLANs 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...

Page 5: ...ss LAN equipment on board airplanes or In any other environment where the risk of interference to other devices or services is perceived or identified as harmful If you are uncertain of the policy that applies on the use of wireless devices in a 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 equip...

Page 6: ...nctionnement The term IC before the equipment certification number only signifies that the Industry Canada technical specifications were met To prevent radio interference to the licensed service this device is intended to be operated indoors and away from windows to provide maximum shielding Equipment or its transmit antenna that is installed outdoors is subject to licensing Pour empecher que cet ...

Page 7: ...d defined in the Battery Directive 2006 66 EC then the chemical symbols for lead Pb mercury Hg and or cadmium Cd will appear below the crossed out wheeled bin symbol on the battery In the European Union these symbols indicate that when the last end user wishes to discard this product it must be sent to appropriate facilities for recovery and recycling This Directive applies to EU member countries ...

Page 8: ...ge the features and functions of the original design Article 17 Any use of low power radio frequency electric machinery shall not affect aviation safety and interfere with legal communications In the event interference is caused the use of such electric machinery shall be immediately discontinued Operation of such products can be resumed only when they are modified and can no longer cause interfer...

Page 9: ... FH This equipment uses FH SS modulation 3 The interference range of this equipment is less than 10m 4 This equipment uses a frequency bandwidth from 2 400 MHz to 2 483 5 MHz 3 TOSHIBA Direct PC Monday Friday 10 00 17 00 Toll Free Tel 0120 15 1048 Direct Dial 03 3457 4850 Fax 03 3457 4868 Device Authorization This device obtains the Technical Regulation Conformity Certification and the Technical C...

Page 10: ...es emit radio frequency electromagnetic energy The level of energy emitted by Wireless WAN devices however is far much less than the electromagnetic energy emitted by wireless devices like for example mobile phones Because Wireless WAN products operate within the guidelines found in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations TOSHIBA believes Wireless WANis safeforuse byconsumers These st...

Page 11: ...limit of the SAR radio frequency exposure requirement regarding 47 CFR Part 2 section 1093 Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation The radiated output power of the TOSHIBA Wireless WAN Card is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits Nevertheless the TOSHIBA Wireless WAN Card shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized The antenna...

Page 12: ...tionnement du dispositif The term IC before the equipment certification number only signifies that the Industry Canada technical specifications were met To prevent radio interference to the licensed service this device is intended to be operated indoors and away from windows to provide maximum shielding Equipment or its transmit antenna that is installed outdoors is subject to licensing Pour empec...

Page 13: ...minican Republic Ecuador Egypt El Salvador Estonia Finland France Germany Ghana Greece Guatemala Herzegovina Honduras Hong Kong Hungary Iceland India Indonesia Iraq Ireland Italy Jamaica Japan Jordan Kazakhstan Kenya Kuwait Kyrgyzstan Latvia Lebanon Lesotho Liechtenstein Lithuania Luxembourg Macedonia Malaysia Malta Mexico Monaco Montenegro Mozambique Nambia Nepal Netherlands New Zealand Nicaragua...

Page 14: ...ent auprès de l IBPT est requise Pour les enregistrements et licences veuillez contacter l IBPT Deutschland License required for outdoor installations Check with reseller for procedure to follow Anmeldung im Outdoor Bereich notwendig aber nicht genehmigungspflichtig Bitte mit Händler die Vorgehensweise abstimmen France Restricted frequency band only channels 1 to 7 2400 MHz and 2454 MHz respective...

Page 15: ...n the United States for more information When you use Bluetooth cards from TOSHIBA close to 2 4 GHz Wireless LAN devices Bluetooth transmissions might slow down or cause errors If you detect certain interference while you use Bluetooth cards from TOSHIBA always change the frequency move your computer to the area outside of the interference range of 2 4 GHz Wireless LAN devices 40 meters 43 74 yard...

Page 16: ...ts with Bluetooth wireless technology operate within the guidelines found in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations TOSHIBA believes Bluetooth wireless technology is safe for use by consumers These standards and recommendations reflect the consensus of the scientific community and result from deliberations of panels and committees of scientists who continually review and interpret th...

Page 17: ...HIBA shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized Regulatory statements This product complies with any mandatory product specification in any country region where the product is sold In addition the product complies with the following European Union EU and EFTA This equipment complies with the R TTE directive 1999 5 EC and has been provid...

Page 18: ... be subject to the approval of the U S Department of Commerce prior to export Any export directly or indirectly in contravention of the U S Export Administration Regulations 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 ...

Page 19: ... its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries Microsoft Outlook and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries MultiMediaCard and MMC are registered trademarks of MultiMediaCard Association Secure Digital and SD are trademarks of SD Card Association TouchPad is a trademark of Synaptics Inc Wi Fi is a regi...

Page 20: ...rvice options 31 Chapter 1 Getting Started 32 Getting comfortable with your computer 32 Keeping yourself comfortable 33 Precautions 33 Important information on your computer s cooling fan 35 Setting up your computer 35 Connecting to a power source 36 Charging the main battery 38 Using the computer for the first time 39 Opening the display panel 39 Turning on the power 40 ...

Page 21: ...ing from recovery DVDs media 60 Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 61 Checking the internal storage drive operating status 63 Installing drivers and applications 63 Using the TouchPad 64 Adjusting TouchPad settings 66 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 66 Using external display devices 67 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 67 Adjusting the quality of the external display 68...

Page 22: ... Alt keys 84 Function keys 84 Special Windows keys 85 Overlay keys 85 Starting a program 86 Starting a program from the Start menu 87 Starting a program from Windows Explorer 87 Starting a program using the Search programs and files field 88 Saving your work 89 Printing your work 90 Backing up your work 91 Restoring your work 92 Toshiba s online resources 92 Chapter 3 Mobile Computing 93 Toshiba s...

Page 23: ... battery from the computer 104 Inserting a charged battery 105 Taking care of your battery 106 Safety precautions 106 Maintaining your battery 107 Disposing of used batteries 108 Traveling tips 109 Chapter 4 Exploring Your Computer s Features 110 Exploring the desktop 110 Finding your way around the desktop 111 Setting up for communications 113 Connecting your computer to a network 113 An overview...

Page 24: ...128 Setting passwords 129 Using an instant password 129 Using a supervisor password 130 Using a user password 131 Deleting a user password 132 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 133 TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility 134 TOSHIBA SD Memory Card Format Utility 135 Mouse Utility 136 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 137 USB Sleep and Charge Utility 139 Starting the USB Sleep and Charge Utility 139 USB Sleep and Cha...

Page 25: ...m can help you 156 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 157 Checking device properties 157 Memory problems 158 Power and the batteries 158 Keyboard problems 160 Display problems 160 Disk or storage drive problems 162 Error checking 162 Sound system problems 164 Printer problems 164 Wireless networking problems 165 Develop good computing habits 166 Data and system configuration backup in the Window...

Page 26: ...Case 178 Hot key functions 179 Volume Mute 179 Lock Instant security 180 Power plan 181 Sleep mode 182 Hibernation mode 183 Output Display switch 184 Display brightness 185 Disabling or enabling wireless devices 186 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 187 Zoom Display resolution 188 Keyboard hot key functions 189 Appendix B Power Cord Cable Connectors 190 Glossary 191 Index 205 ...

Page 27: ...otection Agency s EPA ENERGY STAR Program and has designed this computer to meet the latest ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency Your computer ships with the power management options preset to a configuration that will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes To conserve energy your computer is set to enter the low pow...

Page 28: ...is equivalent to lighting 120 million square feet of U S commercial building space each year During 2006 Americans with the help of ENERGY STAR saved about 14 billion dollars on their utility bills and avoided greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to those from 25 million vehicles Visit http www energystar gov or http www energystar gov powermanagement for more information regarding the ENERGY STAR ...

Page 29: ...our particular model may not have all the features and specifications listed or illustrated For more detailed information about the features and specifications on your particular model please visit Toshiba s Web site at pcsupport toshiba com While Toshiba has made every effort at the time of publication to ensure the accuracy of the information provided herein product specifications configurations...

Page 30: ...n death or serious injury Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in property damage Provides important information Other icons used Additional icons highl...

Page 31: ...entation Your computer comes with the following documentation An electronic version of the user s guide this document It may also contain guides for other programs that may come with your system For accessory information visit Toshiba s Web site at accessories toshiba com Service options Toshiba offers a full line of optional service programs to complement its standard limited warranty Toshiba s s...

Page 32: ...and the instructions before you attempt to use your computer in order to avoid potential hazards that could cause bodily injury property damage or damage the computer Getting comfortable with your computer Place the computer on a hard flat surface that is large enough for the computer and any other items you are using such as a printer Leave enough space around the computer and other equipment to ...

Page 33: ...ay Precautions Your computer is designed to provide optimum safety and ease of use and to withstand the rigors of travel You should observe certain precautions to further reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the computer Avoid prolonged physical contact with the underside or surface of the computer Never allow any liquids to spill into any part of your computer and never expose the comp...

Page 34: ...tive Turning off the computer while it is reading from or writing to a disk disc or flash media may damage the disk disc or flash media the drive or both Keep the computer and disks away from objects that generate strong magnetic fields such as large stereo speakers Information on some disks is stored magnetically Placing a magnet too close to a disk can erase important files Handle discs carefull...

Page 35: ...rface Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the base of the computer Overheating your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire possibly resulting in serious injury Read the Provide adequate ventilation section in the Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort that is shipped with your computer The cooli...

Page 36: ...et toensurea secureelectrical connection Failure to do so may result in a fire or electric shock possibly resulting in serious injury Be careful if you use a multiple connector An overload on one socket could cause a fire or electric shock possibly resulting in serious injury Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer and the TOSHIBA Battery Charger that may have been p...

Page 37: ...ia to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm Wash hands after handling 2 Plug the AC adaptor cord into the DC IN on the side of the computer Sample Illustration Connecting the AC adaptor cord to the computer 3 Connect the power cord cable to a live electrical outlet The AC power light on the indicator panel glows white Never attempt to connect or disconnect a power plug with wet hands Fail...

Page 38: ...nging the main battery on page 103 for information on replacing the main battery Charging the main battery Before using the battery to power the computer you must charge the battery To charge the battery leave the computer plugged into an AC power source with the computer turned off until the battery light glows white After that the battery will be completely charged and ready to power the compute...

Page 39: ...y raise the panel 3 Adjust the display to a comfortable viewing angle Sample Illustration Opening the display panel When opening or closing the display panel place one hand on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other hand to slowly open or close the display panel To avoid damaging the display panel do not force it beyond the point where it moves easily and never lift the compu...

Page 40: ...ed on battery power the screen will dim and you may not be able to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power Turning on the power To turn on the computer 1 Make sure any external devices such as the AC adaptor if you plan to use AC power rather than battery power are properly connected and ready 2 Check to ensure that all drives and slots are empty 3 Press the power button in un...

Page 41: ...on can be completed by either visiting the Toshiba Web site at http www register toshiba com or by clicking Start All Programs My Toshiba and then Toshiba Registration Failure to complete Product Registration will not diminish Customer rights under the Toshiba standard limited Warranty To register online you must be connected to the Internet Adding optional external devices Before adding external ...

Page 42: ...dule slot on the base of the computer You will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this procedure If the computer has been running recently the memory module s may be hot The surrounding area may also be hot Allow the module s to cool to room temperature before replacing it Avoid touching the cover the module s and the surrounding area before they have cooled Failure to follow these directions c...

Page 43: ...hen turns off 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer including the AC adaptor 4 Place a soft cloth on the work surface to prevent scratching the top cover of the computer and then place the computer upside down on the cloth 5 Remove the main battery For information on removing the main battery see Removing the battery from the computer on page 104 Sample Illustration Locating the...

Page 44: ... Before you handle the module touch a grounded metal surface to discharge any static electricity you may have built up Avoid touching the connector on the memory module or on the computer Grease or dust on the connector may cause memory access problems 9 Carefully remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging without touching its connector 10 Locate an empty memory module slot on the ...

Page 45: ...ligning the connector s notch with the matching key in the socket Sample Illustration Aligning the memory module with the socket 12 Firmly press the memory module into the memory slot s socket at approximately a 30 degree angle to the horizontal surface of the computer Sample Illustration Inserting the memory module into the socket latch latch key notch connector ...

Page 46: ...nding cutouts in the side of the module If the latches and cutouts do not line up correctly repeat steps 12 13 Sample Illustration Pressing down on the memory module Do not force the memory module into position The memory module should be completely inserted into the socket and level when secured in place Sample Illustration Inserting the memory module into the slot 14 Replace the memory module sl...

Page 47: ...n electric blanket or heater Never cover or block the air vents including those located at the base of the computer Always operate your computer on a hard flat surface Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the base of the computer Overheating your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire possibly resul...

Page 48: ...urn it on and data in memory will be lost In either of the above cases the Sleep configuration will not be saved The following screen may appear when you turn on the power If Start Windows Normally is highlighted then press Enter If one of the Safe Mode options is highlighted it is best to press Enter to go into Safe Mode then shut down and restart the system at which time Windows should boot back...

Page 49: ...re protected from overheating when the power is turned on or when an AC adaptor is connected to a power outlet even if your computer is in Sleep mode In this condition observe the following Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with any object Never place your computer or AC adaptor near a heat source such as an electric blanket or heater Never cover or block the air vents including those locate...

Page 50: ... socket and lined up squarely with the socket latches From time to time Windows will display a pop up that says Do you want to allow the following program to make changes to this computer This is a security feature to prevent programs or people from doing things on your computer without your permission If you were trying to perform the action click Continue otherwise click Cancel If unsure cancel ...

Page 51: ... your work to external media before executing the recovery Recover to a custom size partition This option allows you to specify a custom size for the C partition and then restores your C drive to its out of box state Note With this option any changes you made to the C drive and any other drive partitions you may have created are deleted See Recovering to a custom size partition on page 54 Recover ...

Page 52: ...first method follow the procedure below To recover using the second method see Restoring from recovery DVDs media on page 60 To recover the original factory image using the utilities on your computer s internal storage drive 1 Make sure the computer is turned off 2 Press and hold the 0 zero key on your keyboard while powering on the computer 3 If your system offers a choice of Windows 7 32 bit or ...

Page 53: ... and then click Next Sample Image Selecting a Process screen 6 The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears Select Recover to out of box state Sample Image Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 7 Click Next A confirmation message displays reminding you that all data will be lost during the recovery process Be sure to save your work to external media before proceeding ...

Page 54: ...C adaptor The Recover to a custom size partition option restores your C drive to its out of box state and allows you to specify the size for the C partition You can resize and recover the C drive using the utilities stored on your computer s internal storage drive or using recovery DVDs media if you have created such media To recover using the first method follow the procedure below To recover usi...

Page 55: ... the recovery is executed all data will be deleted and rewritten Click Yes to continue Sample Image Warning screen 5 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the Selecting a process screen displays select Recovery of Factory Default Software and then click Next Sample Image Selecting a Process screen ...

Page 56: ...y When the process is complete a message displays indicating that the C drive has been recovered 10 Press any key on the keyboard to restart the computer Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions deletes all information stored on the C drive Be sure to save your work to external media before executing the rec...

Page 57: ...he second method see Restoring from recovery DVDs media on page 60 To recover using the utilities on your computer s internal storage drive 1 Make sure the computer is turned off 2 Press and hold the 0 zero key on your keyboard while powering on the computer 3 If your system offers a choice of Windows 7 32 bit or 64 bit operating system select one at this time If not skip to step 4 4 A warning scr...

Page 58: ...t Sample Image Selecting a Process screen 6 The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears Select Recover without changing the hard drive partitions Sample Image Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 7 Click Next A confirmation message displays reminding you that all data on the C drive will be lost during the recovery process Be sure to save your work to external media before proce...

Page 59: ...l storage drive recovery files If your optical disc drive is not a writable drive contact Toshiba Customer Support to obtain the Recovery media for your system The Toshiba Customer Support Center in the United States is 800 457 7777 outside the United States it is 949 859 4273 To create recovery DVDs media 1 Connect an optional external writable optical drive 1 Click Start All Programs My Toshiba ...

Page 60: ...e via the AC adaptor If you have created recovery DVDs media for your system you can recover your system even if the recovery files have been deleted from your internal storage drive or if you have replaced your internal storage drive For instructions on creating recovery DVDs media see Creating recovery DVDs media on page 59 With recovery media you can Recover to out of box state Recover to a cus...

Page 61: ...titions If you want to recover the C partition only leaving other partitions you may have created intact Recover to a custom size partition If you want to recover the C drive to its out of box state and specify a custom size for the C drive Note This option deletes all other partitions from the drive 9 Follow the on screen instructions to complete the recovery process When the process is complete ...

Page 62: ...l external writable optical drive and power on the computer When the initial screen displays press F12 Using the arrow keys select the DVD option on the boot menu and then press Enter Select Toshiba Recovery Wizard and then click Next 2 Select Erase the hard disk and then click Next 3 Choose one of the following options on the Erase the hard disk screen Delete all data and partitions from the hard...

Page 63: ...ve operating status After restoring your internal storage drive you can check its status as follows 1 Click Start 2 Right click Computer 3 Select Manage 4 Click Disk Management 5 Highlight the internal storage drive in the Volume list to display its status in the lower portion of the screen Installing drivers and applications The Toshiba Application Installer allows you to reinstall the drivers an...

Page 64: ...he table below for specific instructions on performing each operation The pointer is the icon usually an arrow that moves on the screen when you slide your finger across the TouchPad or move a mouse connected to your computer To Do the following Example Move the on screen pointer Slide your finger across the TouchPad in the direction you want to move the pointer To move the pointer a longer distan...

Page 65: ...t click an item 1 Move the pointer to the item you want to right click 2 Press and release the secondary control button This feature varies by program Check your program documentation for specific instructions on right clicking Sample illustration Click the secondary right hand control button Scroll vertically Slide your finger along the right edge of the TouchPad in the direction you want to scro...

Page 66: ...n page 66 Disable the tapping feature If you disable tapping only you can still use the TouchPad s control buttons and move the pointer by sliding your finger on the TouchPad Adjust the sensitivity of the TouchPad so that it is less responsive to accidental light taps and lighter finger pressure TouchPad setting options vary by computer model The TouchPad settings are accessible through the Mouse ...

Page 67: ... 4 Turn on the external device Your computer will automatically detect the external display device In the future you can change the display settings by pressing Fn F5 or by configuring the display properties settings Directing the display output when you turn on the computer Once you have connected an external display device you can choose to use the internal display only the external device only ...

Page 68: ...the Fn key Adjusting the quality of the external display To obtain the best picture quality from your monitor or other video display device you may need to adjust the video settings See the video device documentation for additional configuration steps Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use an external keyboard you can attach one to your computer The computer s USB ports support most USB c...

Page 69: ...connection you need a suitable USB cable which may come with your printer If a USB cable was not included with your printer you can purchase one from a computer or electronics store If your printer supports Plug and Play your computer may automatically recognize the printer the printer is then ready for use Refer to your printer documentation for further instructions TECHNICAL NOTE To determine if...

Page 70: ...ears Sample Image Add Printer Wizard 2 Follow the on screen instructions to set up your printer Turning off the computer Pressing the power button before shutting down the Windows operating system could cause you to lose your work Make sure the system indicator panel s storage drive light and the drive in use light are off If you turn off the power while a disk disc is being accessed you may lose ...

Page 71: ...desktop to memory so that when you turn on the computer again you will quickly and automatically return to where you left off Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts the computer down completely but it first saves the current state of the computer to the internal storage drive Since Hibernation mode does not require power to maintain the saved information system settings are retained indefinitely ...

Page 72: ...in Sleep mode the computer uses some main battery power Because the state of the system is stored in memory you will lose data if the main battery discharges while the computer is in Sleep mode Restarting from Sleep takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after turning off the computer using the Hibernation or Shut down commands When starting up again the computer retu...

Page 73: ...lower right corner of the Start menu The computer closes all open programs shuts down the operating system and then turns off Turning off the computer more quickly You can also turn off the computer by pressing the power button To use this method you first need to activate it using the Power Options feature By default pressing your computer s power button puts the computer into Sleep mode 1 Click ...

Page 74: ...options can be set separately for how they operate while the computer is running on battery power or while connected to AC power Lid close action Set this option to Sleep if you want the computer to go into Sleep mode when you close the display panel Power button action Set this option to Sleep if you want the computer to go into Sleep mode when you press the power button 6 Click Apply 7 Click OK ...

Page 75: ...ibernate in the pop up menu The computer saves the state of all open programs and files turns off the display and then turns off Configuring Hibernation mode options You can place the computer into Hibernation mode by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel You can also specify an amount of time after which the computer automatically goes into Hibernation mode To use any of t...

Page 76: ...ower Options screen 5 Select Hibernate for the options you want These options can be set separately for how they operate while the computer is running on battery power or while connected to AC power Lid close action Set this option to Hibernate if you want the computer to go into Hibernation mode when you close the display panel Power button action Set this option to Hibernate if you want the comp...

Page 77: ... s 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 and configuring Sleep mode To turn off the computer using the Sleep command 1 Click Start and then click the arrow next to the Shut down button in the lower right corner of the Start menu Sample Image Shut down menu 2 Click Sleep in the pop up menu Th...

Page 78: ...sing the Power Options feature 1 Click Start Control Panel System and Security and then Power Options The Power Options window appears 2 Click Change plan settings under the power plan to be customized The Edit Plan Settings window appears Sample Image Edit Plan Settings screen 3 To change the amount of time after which the computer enters Sleep mode Under Put the computer to sleep select the desi...

Page 79: ...t separately for how they operate while the computer is running on battery power or while connected to AC power Lid close action Set this option to Sleep if you want the computer to go into Sleep mode when you close the display panel Power button action Set this option to Sleep if you want the computer to go into Sleep mode when you press the power button 7 Click Apply 8 Click OK Once the computer...

Page 80: ...documentation or Help and Support for details You may also wish to customize your power usage settings For more information see Power Plans on page 101 There are additional custom settings you can choose See Utilities on page 121 Caring for your computer This section gives tips on cleaning and moving your computer For information about taking care of your computer s battery see Taking care of your...

Page 81: ...ter to a heavy object such as your desk The easiest way to do this is to purchase an optional computer lock cable For more information on purchasing a cable lock visit accessories toshiba com Sample Illustration Computer lock cable To secure the computer 1 Wrap the cable through or around some part of a heavy object Make sure there is no way for a potential thief to slip the cable off the object 2...

Page 82: ...storage drive 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 89 for further information HINT Some programs have an automatic save feature that can be activated This feature saves your file to the internal storage drive at preset i...

Page 83: ...n is especially important for files you receive via external storage media 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 The Windows operating sys...

Page 84: ...d Your computer s keyboard includes only one Enter key Most of the time this does not matter However some programs assign separate functions to the regular and numeric pad Enter keys on the full sized keyboard Using the Fn key you can simulate the separate key as follows Press Fn and Enter simultaneously to simulate the Enter key on the numeric pad of the enhanced keyboard Pressing the Fn key simu...

Page 85: ...ys Sample Illustration Special Windows keys Your computer s keyboard has one key and one button that have special functions in Windows Windows button Opens the Start menu Application key Has a similar function as the secondary mouse button Overlay keys The keys with gray numbers and symbols on the front of them form the numeric and cursor overlay This overlay lets you enter numeric data or control...

Page 86: ...aneously The cursor control overlay light panel glows when the cursor control overlay is on To disable the cursor control overlay hold down the Fn key and press F10 again The cursor control overlay light panel goes out Starting a program The easiest way to start a program is to double click the name of the file that contains the information you want to work on To find the file use the Start menu o...

Page 87: ...he program in this example WordPad WordPad opens To close the program click the Close button in the upper right corner of the program s window Starting a program from Windows Explorer If a program is not listed in the All Programs menu you can start it from Windows Explorer Windows Explorer gives you a view of your computer s contents as a hierarchy or tree You can easily see the contents of each ...

Page 88: ...ordpad The operating system opens WordPad To close the program click the Close button in the upper right corner of the program s window Starting a program using the Search programs and files field This example uses the Start menu s Search programs and files field to start WordPad 1 Click Start to display the Start menu The Search programs and files field appears at the bottom of the Start menu Sam...

Page 89: ...gular intervals Check your program s documentation to see if it has an automatic save feature Saving files 1 Click on the arrow in the upper left corner of your Windows based application to display the drop down menu and then click Save If you are working with a document that already has a file name this is all you need to do If you created a new document your program displays a Save As dialog box...

Page 90: ...oc docx extension Any file name with an extension of doc docx is assumed to be a Microsoft Word file Creating your own extension is usually unwise since the program is unlikely to recognize a strange extension and may refuse to handle your file correctly TECHNICAL NOTE By default the Windows operating system does not show file extensions For information on showing or hiding file extensions see you...

Page 91: ...u can back up your files to different types of media such as CDs DVDs external storage media 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 internal storage drive Also see Backing up your data or your entire computer with the Windows operating system on page 169 HINT Backing up all the files on your internal...

Page 92: ... Restore screen TECHNICAL NOTE When restoring files the backup program prompts you if you try to overwrite a file that already exists on the internal storage drive Make sure the backup version is the one you want before overwriting the existing file Toshiba s online resources Toshiba maintains a number of online sites to which you can connect These sites provide information about Toshiba products ...

Page 93: ...er of other features that enhance its energy efficiency Many of these energy saving features have been preset by Toshiba We recommend you leave these features active allowing your computer to operate at its maximum energy efficiency so that you can use it for longer periods while traveling Running the computer on battery power The computer contains a removable Lithium Ion Li Ion battery that provi...

Page 94: ...mputer on battery power at least once a month The Lithium Ion battery has no memory effect so it is not necessary to let the battery fully discharge each time However for better accuracy of the battery meter it is helpful to fully discharge the battery periodically Please see Maintaining your battery on page 107 for procedures If the computer is continuously operated on AC power either through an ...

Page 95: ...may purchase a battery module for use in the computer or carry additional charged battery packs with you For more information on batteries and accessories see accessories toshiba com Charging batteries 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 th...

Page 96: ...arging 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 helps ensure accurate monitoring of battery capacity Charging the RTC battery Your computer has an internal real time clock RTC battery The RTC battery powers the System Time Clock and BIOS memory ...

Page 97: ...to the secondary battery available on certain models if installed Glows amber while the main battery is being charged AC adaptor connected Glows white when the main battery is fully charged Is unlit when the battery has discharged the battery is not charging or the AC adaptor is not plugged into the computer or AC outlet Battery life and charge time may vary depending upon power management setting...

Page 98: ...tes that the system is suspended using the Windows operating system Sleep command Sample Illustration Power and battery light locations Power button System Indicator Lights Wireless indicator light AC power light Internal storage drive light Memory card reader light Wireless WAN ON OFF light Battery light Cursor control overlay light Numeric overlay light Available on certain models ...

Page 99: ...orking in temperatures below 50 degrees Fahrenheit The computer calculates the remaining battery charge based on your current rate of power use and other factors such as the age of the battery What to do when the main battery runs low When the main battery runs low you can Plug the computer into an external power source and recharge the main battery Place the computer into Hibernation mode and rep...

Page 100: ...Panel System and Security and then Power Options The Power Options window appears 2 Click Change plan settings under the power plan to be customized The Edit Plan Settings window appears 3 Click Change advanced power settings The Advanced settings tab of the Power Options window appears 4 Double click Battery to display the battery options Sample Image Advanced settings tab of Power Options screen...

Page 101: ...e computer is configured By using them you can increase the length of time you can use the computer before you need to recharge the battery Microsoft has combined these options into preset Power Plans Using one of these power plans lets you choose between maximum power savings and peak system performance You may also set individual power saving options to suit your own needs The following sections...

Page 102: ...cation levels internal storage drive power save time etc You can click on the plus signs to expand each item and to see what settings are available for each item 6 Click OK to save the plan changes you have performed By default the two power plans eco and Balanced are satisfactory for most people and do not need to be edited The eco plan is the best used for maximum battery time The Balanced plan ...

Page 103: ...cumulated savings over time To learn how to access the utility see TOSHIBA eco Utility on page 144 For more information on the Toshiba eco power plan see the Help file in the TOSHIBA eco Utility window Changing the main battery When your main battery has run out of power you have two options plug in the AC adaptor or install a charged main battery Never short circuit the battery pack by either acc...

Page 104: ...ing Hibernation mode on page 75 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer including the AC adaptor 4 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down 5 Slide the battery release lock to the unlocked position Sample Illustration Unlocking the battery release lock 6 Slide the battery release latch to release the battery 7 Pull the discharged battery out of the computer Sample...

Page 105: ...fire or electric shock Failure to do so could possibly result in serious injury Inserting a charged battery To insert a battery 1 Wipe the terminals of the charged battery with a clean cloth to ensure a good connection 2 Insert the charged battery into the slot until the latch clicks The battery pack has been designed so that you cannot install it with reverse polarity If the battery does not slid...

Page 106: ...while it is being used or charged turn off the computer s power immediately and disconnect the power cord cable from the power socket Carefully remove the battery pack from the computer Do not try to disassemble a battery pack Do not overcharge or reverse charge a battery Overcharging will shorten its life and reverse charging could damage it Avoid touching the metal terminals of the battery with ...

Page 107: ...y discharges Before doing so follow the steps below 1 Turn off the computer s power 2 Disconnect the AC adaptor and turn on the computer s power If it does not turn on go to step 4 3 Operate the computer on battery power for five minutes If the battery pack has at least five minutes of operating time continue operating until the battery pack is fully discharged If the battery light flashes or ther...

Page 108: ...ring transportation to avoid a possible short circuit fire or electric shock Failure to do so could possibly result in serious injury Always use the battery pack supplied as an accessory or an equivalent battery pack specified in the User s Manual Other battery packs have different voltage and terminal polarities Use of non conforming battery packs could generate smoke or cause fire or rupture pos...

Page 109: ... ledge or in a place where it could get wet or covered in dust Always travel with the computer in a carrying case Toshiba offers a choice of carrying cases for the computer They all provide plenty of extra space for manuals power cords and compact discs Contact your authorized Toshiba representative for more information or visit Toshiba s Web site at accessories toshiba com TECHNICAL NOTE When tra...

Page 110: ...ything you can do in the Windows operating system You can 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 111: ...p icon for any folder file or program by dragging the element s icon from its location in a window to the desktop area You may see various icons displayed on your system desktop for example Recycle Bin Holds files you have deleted You may be able to retrieve these files until you empty the Recycle Bin TECHNICAL NOTE If you delete a file from a diskette or flash media it does not go into the Recycl...

Page 112: ...ssociated with that program appears on the taskbar With some programs a button appears on the taskbar for each document or window you open You can use these buttons to quickly switch between the programs or windows To make a program or window the currently active one click the associated taskbar button Notification area The notification area displays icons of tasks or programs that run continuousl...

Page 113: ...ology that expands wireless communication beyond networking equipment and can connect many different kinds of electronic devices without the need for cables For information on how to set up a wireless connection refer to your wireless networking device documentation or your network administrator To turn your wireless communication ON OFF press Fn F8 To enable or disable wireless communication use ...

Page 114: ...ting to the Internet Surfing the Internet Internet features Uploading to and downloading files from the Internet The Internet The Internet is an association of thousands of networks and millions of computers around the world connected by communications lines They all work together to share information The World Wide Web The World Wide Web or Web is a subset of the Internet a collection of interlin...

Page 115: ...P account you can connect to the Internet If you are using your computer at the office then you probably connect to the Internet through your company s network See your network administrator about connecting to the Internet Surfing the Internet Once connected to the Internet the Web browser displays a home page for example your ISP s home page on the Internet or your company s Web site home page T...

Page 116: ...e where all the messages are placed like a gigantic bulletin board Blogs A blog is an online journal where an individual group or corporation can offer a record of activities thoughts or beliefs Materials are mostly written but videos audio and images are widely used elements as well Some blogs present original material while others operate mainly as news filters bringing in various online sources...

Page 117: ... audio features You can use your computer to record sounds using the computer s internal microphone or an optional external microphone You can listen to sound files or audio CDs using the built in speaker headphones or external speakers Recording sounds You may record sounds using the computer s internal microphone or by connecting an optional external microphone Using a microphone 1 If you want t...

Page 118: ...ternal 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 or external speakers into the headphone jack The headphone jack requires a 16 ohm stereo mini connector To adjust the volume Fo...

Page 119: ...ety of digital products digital music players cellular phones PDAs digital cameras digital video camcorders etc To use a micro or mini SD card an SD adapter is required To avoid damaging your card never insert a Memory Stick Duo card without an adapter into the Memory card reader Compatibility is not guaranteed even with an adapter See your system s Detailed Specifications for a compatibility list...

Page 120: ...ove Hardware icon If the system is unable to prepare the media for safe removal a message will tell you to try again later If the media can be removed now the system displays Safe to Remove Hardware If the computer has a spring loaded adapter slot see step 2 otherwise skip to step 3 2 Gently press the card inward to release it The card pops out slightly 3 Grasp the card and pull it straight out Sa...

Page 121: ...ies are described in this chapter The utilities described in this chapter and the icons shown in the sample images are applicable only if the related utility is available on your system TOSHIBA Assist TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator TOSHIBA Application Installer Supervisor password User password TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility TOSHIBA SD Memory Card Format Utility ...

Page 122: ...t The TOSHIBA Assist provides quick access to computer functions and allows you to customize a range of computer settings To access TOSHIBA Assist click Start All Programs TOSHIBA Utilities and then TOSHIBA Assist The TOSHIBA Assist window appears Sample Image TOSHIBA Assist window The TOSHIBA Assist offers four categories of options Connect Secure Protect Fix Optimize ...

Page 123: ...123 Utilities TOSHIBA Assist Connect The features available in this category are ConfigFree Connectivity Doctor Bluetooth Settings Sample Image TOSHIBA Assist window ...

Page 124: ...124 Utilities TOSHIBA Assist Secure The features available in this category are Supervisor password User password Sample Image TOSHIBA Assist window Secure tab ...

Page 125: ...125 Utilities TOSHIBA Assist Protect Fix The features available in this category are TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility Sample Image TOSHIBA Assist window Protect Fix tab ...

Page 126: ...le in this category are TOSHIBA SD Memory Card Format Utility Mouse Utility TOSHIBA Accessibility TOSHIBA Zooming Utility TOSHIBA Hardware Setup Hardware Settings USB Sleep and Charge Utility TOSHIBA eco Utility Sample Image TOSHIBA Assist window Optimize tab ...

Page 127: ...tems you want to copy by clicking the check box next to the item s Name recovery files applications original bundled drivers and applications or both the recovery files and applications 5 Click Create 6 Insert the blank DVD into your optional external writable optical drive when prompted 7 Follow the on screen prompts for completing the copy process For more information on using the Recovery media...

Page 128: ...ndled with your computer To reinstall drivers and applications 1 Click Start All Programs My Toshiba and then TOSHIBA Application Installer 2 Click Next Sample Image TOSHIBA Application Installer screen 3 Click the item you want to install Sample Image TOSHIBA Application Installer selection screen 4 Click Install then follow the on screen prompts to complete the installation process ...

Page 129: ...s unauthorized users from accessing certain functions such as TOSHIBA Hardware Setup This is useful if more than one person uses the computer When setting up passwords keep the following in mind The user password can be set up under the supervisor password The supervisor password must be set before the user password or the user password must be deleted and then re entered after the supervisor pass...

Page 130: ...ember it TOSHIBA is not responsible for any losses that may occur to you your organization or others as a result of the inability to access your computer To set a supervisor password 1 Click Start All Programs TOSHIBA Utilities and then TOSHIBA Assist The TOSHIBA Assist window appears 2 On the left side click the Secure tab 3 Click the Supervisor Password icon The Supervisor Password tab of the TO...

Page 131: ...upervisor Password tab of the TOSHIBA Password Utility window appears 4 Click Not Registered A pop up screen appears asking for a password 5 Enter the password then click OK 6 Click OK to exit 7 Restart the system to complete the process Using a user password A user password provides power on password protection Setting a user password If you choose to set a supervisor or user password TOSHIBA str...

Page 132: ...r Password icon 4 Click Registered 5 Enter your password and then enter it again to verify 6 Click OK 7 Click OK to exit Deleting a user password To cancel the power on password function 1 Click Start All Programs TOSHIBA Utilities and then TOSHIBA Assist The TOSHIBA Assist window appears 2 On the left side click the Secure tab 3 Click on the User Password icon 4 Click Not Registered 5 Follow the ...

Page 133: ... the TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool utility 1 Click Start All Programs TOSHIBA Utilities and then PC Diagnostic Tool or click the PC Diagnostic Tool icon in the Protect Fix tab of TOSHIBA Assist The TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool window appears 2 Click the Diagnostic Tool tab Sample Image TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool window 3 Select the devices that you would like to test by clicking the check box that appe...

Page 134: ...e motion detector s sensitivity level for AC power and battery power operation To use the TOSHIBA HDD Protection utility 1 Click Start All Programs TOSHIBA Utilities and then HDD Protection Settings or click the HDD Protection icon in the Protect Fix tab of TOSHIBA Assist The TOSHIBA HDD Protection Properties window appears Sample Image TOSHIBA HDD Protection Properties window 2 Select ON to enabl...

Page 135: ...rams TOSHIBA Utilities and then SD Memory Card Format The TOSHIBA SD Memory Card Format screen appears Sample Image TOSHIBA SD Memory Card Format screen 2 Select the drive corresponding to the SD memory card 3 Select the formatting option Quick Format Full Format 4 Click Start to begin formatting The formatting progress is displayed in the horizontal bar in the window 5 When formatting is complete...

Page 136: ... and Sound and then under Devices and Printers click Mouse or click the Mouse icon in the Optimize tab of TOSHIBA Assist The Mouse Properties screen appears The settings you can change are divided into these categories Buttons Pointers Pointer Options Hardware You may see additional categories depending on your particular pointing device 2 Adjust the settings as desired then click OK ...

Page 137: ...OSHIBA Hardware Settings icon in the Optimize tab of TOSHIBA Assist The TOSHIBA HWSetup screen appears Sample Image TOSHIBA HWSetup screen General tab options The TOSHIBA HWSetup screen may have the following tabs Boot Priority Allows you to change the sequence in which your computer searches the drives for the operating system You can also manually choose the Boot Priority by pressing the power b...

Page 138: ...s it remembers the last configuration If data does not appear on the display you are using after starting in Sleep mode press Fn F5 For more information see Directing the display output when you turn on the computer on page 67 General Allows you to view the current BIOS version or change certain settings back to their default values Keyboard Allows you to access the wake on keyboard function LAN A...

Page 139: ... can supply USB bus power DC 5V to the USB port even when the computer is in Sleep mode Hibernation mode or shutdown state powered off This function can only be used for the port that supports the USB Sleep and Charge function hereinafter called compatible port Compatible ports are USB ports that have the symbol icon You can use the USB Sleep and Charge function to charge certain USB compatible ex...

Page 140: ... is connected to the compatible port when the AC adaptor is not connected to the computer the battery of the computer will be depleted even when the power of the computer is turned OFF As such we recommend that you connect the AC adaptor to the computer when using the USB Sleep and Charge function External devices connected to the USB bus power DC 5V function that interfaces with the power ON OFF ...

Page 141: ... menu of the USB Sleep and Charge window if the charge function cannot be used in Mode 4 Sample image TOSHIBA USB Sleep and Charge Utility screen In this situation select a different mode USB Sleep and Charge function may not be functional with some connected external devices even if the appropriate group is selected In this situation uncheck the check box for the group and discontinue using this ...

Page 142: ...ffice Windows Media Player Adobe Acrobat Reader Icons on the desktop To access the TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 1 Click Start All Programs TOSHIBA Utilities and then Zooming Utility The TOSHIBA Zooming Utility Properties screen appears Sample Image TOSHIBA Zooming Utility Properties screen 2 Select the desired option s 3 Click OK The zoom in and zoom out hot keys will now work with the applications you...

Page 143: ... you make the Fn key a sticky key meaning you can press it once release it and then press a function key to activate the hot key function Sample Image TOSHIBA Accessibility window To use TOSHIBA Accessibility 1 Click Start All Programs TOSHIBA Utilities and then Accessibility or click the Accessibility icon in the Optimize tab of TOSHIBA Assist The TOSHIBA Accessibility window appears 2 Check the ...

Page 144: ...SHIBA Utilities and then TOSHIBA eco Utility Double click the TOSHIBA eco Utility icon in the notification area Right click the TOSHIBA eco Utility icon in the notification area and select Launch TOSHIBA eco Utility The TOSHIBA eco Utility window appears Sample Image TOSHIBA eco Utility window To activate the Toshiba eco power plan select ON in the upper left section of the screen For more informa...

Page 145: ...date of initial system use and also computer and device usage e g power settings battery temperature and recharging CPU memory backlight illumination time and temperatures for various devices The collected information is not limited to the examples specified here The stored data uses a very small portion of the total hard disk capacity approximately 3 MB or less per year This information is used t...

Page 146: ...ilities include the following Connectivity Doctor The Connectivity Doctor utility is used to analyze network connections and fix networking problems with your computer For more information see Connectivity Doctor on page 147 Profile Settings The Profiles utility lets you switch between network configurations For more information see Profile Settings on page 148 Getting Started This section contain...

Page 147: ...k connections and fix network connection problems Using Connectivity Doctor you can view detailed network information by simply moving the mouse pointer The Connectivity Doctor works with the following network devices Wired and wireless network devices Access points The Connectivity Doctor displays the following information Status of the PC Network Connections Status of wired and wireless connecti...

Page 148: ...red network settings on the computer as well as information about any network devices The following settings can be saved or captured in a profile Internet settings includes LAN settings proxy server settings and the address of a home page that opens automatically when Internet Explorer starts Devices lets you enable or disable settings of wired and wireless network devices infrared devices and se...

Page 149: ...149 Utilities ConfigFree 3 Click Open Settings The ConfigFree Profile Settings window appears Sample Image ConfigFree Profile Settings window 4 Click Add to start the Create Profile Wizard ...

Page 150: ... all else fails contact Toshiba You will find information on Toshiba s support services at the end of this chapter Problems that are easy to fix Your program stops responding If you are working with a program that suddenly freezes all operations chances are the program has stopped responding You can exit the failed program without shutting down the operating system or closing other programs To clo...

Page 151: ...completely Problems when you turn on the computer These problems may occur when you turn on the power The computer will not start Make sure you attached the AC adaptor and power cord cable properly or installed a charged battery Press and hold the power button for at least 10 seconds If you are using the AC adaptor check that the wall outlet is working by plugging in another device such as a lamp ...

Page 152: ...d press F12 when the machine starts and use the arrow keys to select the boot up device You may need to press F12 several times The computer displays the WARNING RESUME FAILURE Windows Error Recovery Windows did not shut down successfully message To continue select Start Windows normally This can happen if the computer was put into Sleep mode and the battery has discharged If you performed a shutd...

Page 153: ... computer Do not connect the AC adaptor Try turning the computer on again If the computer starts normally the AC adaptor may be defective and will need to be replaced If the AC power light starts flashing remove the battery and continue with the steps below 3 Connect the AC adaptor to the computer Leave the battery out of the computer Try turning the computer on again If the computer starts normal...

Page 154: ... 19V 3 95A 2 Check the INPUT specifications on the bottom of the computer The output specifications of the AC adaptor must match the input specifications of the computer 3 If the specifications do not match locate and use the AC adaptor that shipped with your computer If the specifications do match contact Toshiba See Contacting Toshiba on page 172 The Windows operating system is not working Once ...

Page 155: ...ons menu displays these options Repair Your Computer Safe Mode Safe Mode with Networking Safe Mode with Command Prompt Enable Boot Logging Enable low resolution video 640x480 Last Known Good Configuration advanced Directory Services Restore Mode Debugging Mode Disable automatic restart on system failure Disable Driver Signature Enforcement Start Windows Normally When you highlight each option usin...

Page 156: ...ot 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 operating system can help you If the operating system has started properly but you still have a problem using your computer the online Help can assist you in troubleshooting the problem To access ...

Page 157: ...check a device s properties 1 Click Start Control Panel System and Security and then under System click Device Manager 2 To view the device s installed double click the device type 3 To view the properties double click the device The operating system displays the device Properties dialog box which provides an array of tabs They may include The General tab which provides basic information about the...

Page 158: ... the memory module may be faulty If the error recurs without the memory module installed the error is not caused by the memory module TECHNICAL NOTE You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work Power and the batteries Your computer receives its power through the AC adaptor and power cord cable or from the system batteries battery optional secondary battery and real t...

Page 159: ...0 minutes the battery may have reached the end of its useful life Try replacing it The battery appears not to power the computer for as long as it usually does If you frequently repeat shallow charge and discharge the battery meter may become inaccurate Let the battery discharge completely then try charging it again Check the power options via your Power Plans see Power Plans on page 101 Have you ...

Page 160: ...n that came with the keyboard or to the keyboard manufacturer s Web site The keyboard you connected may be defective or incompatible with the computer Try using a different make of keyboard Display problems Here are some typical display problems and their solutions The screen is blank Display Auto Off may have gone into effect Press any key to activate the screen You may have activated the instant...

Page 161: ...een Saver or change the settings for each of these components individually Click Display and then Change display settings to choose the screen resolution For more information see the Windows online Help A message displays saying that there is a problem with your display settings and that the adapter type is incorrect or the current settings do not work with your hardware Reduce the size of the col...

Page 162: ...ble to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power Disk or storage drive problems Problems with the storage drive or with an optional external diskette drive usually show up as an inability to access the drive or as sector errors Sometimes a drive problem may cause one or more files to appear to have garbage in them Typical problems are You are having trouble accessing a drive or ...

Page 163: ...t others do not This is probably a configuration problem If a program does not run properly refer to its documentation and check that the hardware configuration meets its needs A diskette will not go into the optional external diskette drive You may already have a diskette in the drive Make sure the drive is empty You may be inserting the diskette incorrectly Hold the diskette with the hub side fa...

Page 164: ...king power outlet turned on and ready on line Check that the printer has plenty of paper Some printers will not start printing when there are just two or three sheets of paper left in the tray Make sure the printer cable is firmly attached to the computer and the printer Run the printer s self test to check for any problem with the printer itself Make sure you installed the proper printer drivers ...

Page 165: ...ss point or router then it may be a configuration issue Verify that signal strength is good using the utility provided with the Wi Fi adapter If another computer is on the same network verify that it has network access and can connect to the Internet If for example the other computer cannot browse to a public Web site the ISP s Internet Service Provider service may be disrupted Verify that the Ser...

Page 166: ...r s Web site for recent firmware upgrades Problems with WEP keys in particular are frequently addressed in new firmware releases The Windows operating system wireless management utility does not work If you are using an external Wi Fi adapter a USB adapter or other variety check if the adapter comes with its own management utility If it does the utility may be disabling the Windows operating syste...

Page 167: ...loading all your programs and data files from a backup source will save time Read the user s guides It is very difficult to provide a fail safe set of steps you can follow every time you experience a problem with the computer Your ability to solve problems will improve as you learn about how the computer and its software work together Get familiar with all the user s guides provided with your comp...

Page 168: ...these steps to create a restore point using the System Restore utility 1 Click Start Control Panel System and Security and then System 2 In the left pane click System protection The System Protection tab of the System Properties window appears 3 Click Create 4 In the input field enter a name that is descriptive enough to be easily understood in the future such as Before installing Brand X Accounti...

Page 169: ...ire computer with the Windows operating system The most valuable component of your computer system is the data you create and store on its internal storage drive Since problems with either hardware or software can make the data inaccessible or even destroy it the next most valuable component of your computer system may be a recent backup of your data Fortunately the Windows operating system offers...

Page 170: ...Back up your critical data see Backing up your data or your entire computer with the Windows operating system on page 169 Have your factory Restore Reconfiguration CD s on hand in case you need any files from them available on certain models 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 t...

Page 171: ... Disabled Change the setting to Enabled Some external devices may not be able to use the USB Sleep and Charge function In this case please try one or more of the following methods Change the Enabled mode setting Turn OFF the computer while external devices are connected Connect external devices after turning OFF the computer If this function cannot be used change the setting to Disabled Make sure ...

Page 172: ...oup for their assistance Consult the dealer from whom you purchased your computer and or program Your dealer is your best source for current information For the detailed specifications for your computer visit pcsupport toshiba com Click Product Support search for your model and then click Detailed Specs Contacting Toshiba If you still need help and suspect that the problem is hardware related Tosh...

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Page 175: ...ctions and to launch applications There are two types of TOSHIBA Cards Hot Key Cards and Application Cards Hot Key Cards The Hot Key Cards are used to set or modify the following system functions Mute Lock Instant security Power Plan Sleep Hibernation Output Display switch Brightness control Wireless TouchPad Zoom Display resolution ...

Page 176: ... Fn key The TOSHIBA Cards appear along the top of the screen Sample Image Hot Key Card display 2 Click the desired option The selected Card is displayed full size with its available options below it All other Cards are again hidden from view To use a Hot Key Card using a hot key 1 Press and hold the Fn key 2 Press the hot key associated with the desired function The associated hot key card appears...

Page 177: ...n Utility on page 134 PC Diagnostic Tool utility For more information refer to TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility on page 133 ConfigFree utility For more information refer to ConfigFree on page 146 Bluetooth settings This Application Card launches your Bluetooth settings TOSHIBA Zooming utility For more information refer to TOSHIBA Zooming Utility on page 142 Disc Creator utility This Application ...

Page 178: ...cation Cards appear and the Hot Key Cards are stacked under the Card on the far left Sample Image Application Card display 3 Click the Card for the application Card to appear 4 Click the full size Card to launch the application Card Case The Card Case feature allows you to choose which cards appear in the Application Card display see Using the Application Cards on page 178 To use the Card Case 1 C...

Page 179: ...n Hot key functions Hot key functions are performed using either the Hot Key Cards or by pressing the associated hot key This section lists the available hot key functions Hot keys are keys that when pressed in combination with the Fn key turn system functions on and off Hot keys have a legend on the key indicating the option or feature the key controls Volume Mute or Fn This TOSHIBA Card or hot k...

Page 180: ...ant security The user logon screen will appear and a user with a valid account will need to log back on to gain access to the computer or Fn This TOSHIBA Card or hot key blanks the display Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displays the following options Sample Image Security options To enable lock select To cancel select ...

Page 181: ...cycles through the power plans The properties of each power plan and the power plans that are displayed by this function are set in the Power Options window Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displays the currently selectable power plans Sample Image Power Plan options Cycle through the power plans then select the desired power plan ...

Page 182: ...IBA Card or hot key places the computer into Sleep mode For more information about Sleep mode please see Using and configuring Sleep mode on page 77 Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displays the following options Sample Image Sleep options To enable Sleep mode select To cancel select ...

Page 183: ...r into Hibernation mode If Hibernation mode is disabled this hot key will not respond For more information on Hibernation mode see Using and configuring Hibernation mode on page 75 Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displays the following options Sample Image Hibernation options To enable Hibernation mode select To cancel select ...

Page 184: ...e only if you are in Extended Display Mode Some modes are only available with the appropriate device attached and turned on Built in display only Built in display and external monitor simultaneously External monitor only To use a simultaneous mode you must set the resolution of the internal display panel to match the resolution of the external display device Selecting this Card or pressing the hot...

Page 185: ...and External Monitor or Built in Display and TV In extended desktop mode the image is split into two sides one side per display device To swap sides select Swap Image Display This TOSHIBA Card decreases or increases the screen brightness Fn This hot key decreases the screen brightness Fn This hot key increases the screen brightness Selecting this Card or pressing either hot key displays the follow...

Page 186: ...3G enabled Enables just the Wireless WAN 3G module All disabled Disables the Bluetooth Wi Fi and Wireless WAN 3G modules All enabled Enables the Bluetooth Wi Fi and Wireless WAN 3G modules Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displays the following options Sample Image Wireless communication options To enable Wi Fi select To enable Bluetooth select To enable Wireless WAN 3G select To enable...

Page 187: ...TOSHIBA Card or hot key enables disables the TouchPad For more information on using the TouchPad see Using the TouchPad on page 64 Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displays the following options Sample Image Disable or Enable TouchPad options To enable the TouchPad select To disable the TouchPad select ...

Page 188: ...isplay resolution or Fn Space bar This TOSHIBA Card or hot key switches screen resolution Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displays the following options Sample Image Screen resolution options Cycle through the screen resolutions then select the desired resolution ...

Page 189: ...erlay on and off Fn This hot key turns the numeric overlay on and off Fn This hot key turns the scroll lock feature on and off Fn This hot key turns the TOSHIBA Zooming Utility to zoom out Fn This hot key turns the TOSHIBA Zooming Utility to zoom in Fn This hot key decreases the speaker volume Fn This hot key increases the speaker volume ...

Page 190: ...with the correct power supply for the country of purchase This appendix shows the shapes of the typical AC power cord cable connectors for various parts of the world USA UL approved Canada CSA approved United Kingdom BS approved Europe VDA approved NEMKO approved Australia AS approved ...

Page 191: ...rnating current BIOS basic input output system bps bits per second CD compact disc CD ROM compact disc read only memory CD RW compact disc rewrite memory CMOS complementary metal oxide semiconductor COM1 communications port 1 serial port COM2 communications port 2 serial port CPU central processing unit DC direct current DMA direct memory access DIMM dual inline memory module ...

Page 192: ...e HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface HDMI CEC High Definition Multimedia Interface Consumer Electronics Control 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 integrati...

Page 193: ...s simplest form there is one thin film transistor TFT for each cell This type of display works well with 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 194: ...ilar 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 and initializes the operating system See also reboot boot disk See system disk boot priority startup sequence The order in which the computer accesses its internal storage drives to locate the startup fi...

Page 195: ...and release the pointing device s primary button without moving the pointing device In the Windows operating system this refers to the pointing device s left button unless otherwise stated See also double click color palette A set of specified colors that establishes the colors that can be displayed on the screen at a particular time compatibility The extent to which computers programs or devices ...

Page 196: ...edicated channel bypassing the CPU that enables direct data transfer between memory and a device directory See folder disable To turn a computer option off See also enable disc A round flat piece of material designed to be read from and written to by optical laser technology and used in the production of optical discs such as CDs and DVDs Compare disk disk A round flat piece of material that can b...

Page 197: ...ed object In the Windows operating system this refers to the left mouse button unless otherwise stated driver See device driver DVD An individual digital versatile or video disc See also DVD ROM DVD ROM digital versatile or video disc read only memory A very high capacity storage medium that uses laser optics for reading data Each DVD ROM can hold as much data as several CD ROMs Compare CD ROM E e...

Page 198: ...o prepare a blank disk for use with the computer s operating system Formatting creates a structure on the disk so the operating system can write information to the disk or read information from it frontside bus The primary pathway bus between the CPU and the computer s main memory Also called system bus See also bus function keys The keys labeled F1 through F12 typically located on the keyboard Th...

Page 199: ...at represents a function file or program interlaced A method of refreshing a computer screen in which only every other line of pixels is refreshed Interlaced monitors take two passes to create a complete screen image Compare non interlaced internal device See device Internet The decentralized world wide network of computers that provides electronic mail the World Wide Web and other services See al...

Page 200: ...nd data is temporarily stored and processed Memory can be volatile and hold data temporarily such as RAM or it can be nonvolatile and hold data permanently such as ROM A computer s main memory is RAM See RAM ROM microprocessor See central processing unit CPU MIDI Musical Instrument Digital Interface A standard for connecting musical instruments synthesizers and computers The MIDI standard provides...

Page 201: ...stems are the Windows Vista Home Basic and Windows 7 operating systems optical drive A drive which reads plastic coated discs on which information is recorded digitally and uses a laser to read data music or videos P palette See color palette parallel Processes that occur simultaneously In communications it means the transmission of more than one bit of information at a time On your computer the p...

Page 202: ...essing 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 include the file s type size and creation date R RAM random access memory Volatile memory...

Page 203: ...n your computer the serial port provides a serial interface between the computer and an appropriate device Compare parallel shortcut See keyboard shortcut Sleep A feature of some Windows operating systems that allows you to turn off the computer without exiting your open applications and to continue from where you left off when you turn the computer on again software See program Compare hardware s...

Page 204: ...ile 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 Web Wi Fi A registered trademark term of the Wi Fi Alliance that stands for Wireless Fidelity and is another term f...

Page 205: ...rving power 100 disposal 108 installing 103 105 low charge 99 maintaining 107 monitoring power 38 97 not charging 159 notifications 100 power plan 181 power plan hot key 102 real time clock RTC 94 96 remaining power 99 removing 104 safety precautions 106 BIOS Setup see TOSHIBA Hardware Setup button power 40 127 start 112 C Call2Recycle battery 109 changing main battery 103 character keys 84 chargi...

Page 206: ... accessing a drive 162 running slow 163 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 163 cannot read a diskette 163 display does not look normal flickers 161 external monitor not working 161 display devices external 67 display output settings 67 display panel opening 39 display problems screen is blank 160 display external adjusting 68 disposal information 19 disposing of used batteries 108 E ENERGY ST...

Page 207: ...11 desktop 111 moving to desktop 111 recycle bin 111 safety 30 installation memory module 42 installing main battery 103 105 memory modules 42 mouse 68 Internet bookmarked site not found 156 connecting to 115 features 116 slow connection 156 surfing 115 uploading and downloading files 117 URL address not found 156 using 114 Internet Service Providers ISPs 115 K keyboard character keys 84 function ...

Page 208: ...t 151 connecting cable to AC adaptor 37 cord cable 37 cord cable connectors 190 energy saving features 93 problem solving 158 turning on 40 power button 40 127 power plan hot key 102 power plans 101 power source connecting 37 powering down using Hibernate 75 using Sleep 77 precautions 33 printer connecting 69 problem solving 164 165 printing a file 90 problem solving AC power 158 accessing disk dr...

Page 209: ...al time clock RTC battery 94 recording sounds 117 recording sounds 117 recycle bin icon 111 registering computer 41 removing main battery 104 memory module 48 runningthecomputeronbatterypower 93 S safety computer 109 disposing of batteries 108 icons 30 precautions 33 safety precautions main battery 106 saving files 89 screen does not look normal flickers 161 screen problems blank screen 160 Search...

Page 210: ...SHIBA Service Station 145 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 142 TouchPad adjusting settings 66 disabling 66 enabling 66 using 64 traveling tips 109 troubleshooting external keyboard 160 keyboard 160 turning on the computer 40 turning on the power 40 U USB Sleep and Charge cannot use 171 USB Sleep and Charge Utility 139 USB Wakeup function does not work 171 USB compatible printer 69 user password disabling 1...

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