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Toshiba Portege M400-S4031, User Manual

The Toshiba Portege M400-S4031 is a versatile laptop that combines powerful performance with easy mobility. With its sleek design and impressive specifications, this device offers a convenient solution for professionals on the go. Find the user manual for free download at manualshive.com, ensuring you have all the necessary information at your fingertips.

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If Something Goes Wrong

Resolving a hardware conflict

5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3

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 device.

❖

The 

Resource

 tab, which lists resources assigned to the 

monitor, optional external optical drive, optional external 
diskette drive, and other power-using functions. This tab 
does not appear if the device is not using resources.

❖

The 

Driver

 tab, which displays the drivers being used by 

the device.

The tabs that appear 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

® 

online help.

Power and the batteries

Your computer receives its power through the AC adapter and 
power cord/cable or from the system batteries (battery, 
optional high-capacity battery and real-time clock (RTC) 
battery). Power problems are interrelated. For example, a 
faulty AC adapter or power 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 power cord/cable are firmly 
plugged into both the wall outlet and the computer.

Summary of Contents for Portege M400-S4031

Page 1: ...eed assistance Toshiba s Support Web site pcsupport toshiba com Toshiba Global Support Centre Calling within the United States 800 457 7777 Calling from outside the United States 949 859 4273 For more information see If Something Goes Wrong on page 217 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: ...i 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 and Wireless LAN devices simultaneously you may occasionally experience a less than optimal network performance or even lose your network connection If you should experience any such problem immediate...

Page 8: ...d 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 Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation The radiated output power of the TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card is far below the FCC rad...

Page 9: ...si ce brouillage est susceptible de compromettre le fonctionnement 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 ...

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

Page 11: ...ge the features and functions of the original design Article 17 Any use of low power radio frequency electric machinery shall not affect aviation safety and interfere with legal communications In the event interference is caused the use of such electric machinery shall be immediately discontinued Operation of such products can be resumed only when they are modified and can no longer cause interfer...

Page 12: ...ay 10 00 17 00 Toll Free Tel 0120 13 1100 Direct Dial 03 3457 5916 Fax 03 5444 9450 Device Authorization This device obtains the Technical Regulation Conformity Certification and the Technical Conditions Compliance Approval and it belongs to the device class of radio equipment of low power data communication system radio station stipulated in the Radio Law and the Telecommunications Business Law o...

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

Page 14: ...our les enregistrements et licences veuillez contacter I IBPT Deutschland License required for outdoor installations Check with reseller for procedure to follow Anmeldung im Outdoor Bereich notwendig aber nicht genehmigungspflichtig Bitte mit Händler die Vorgehensweise abstimmen France Restricted frequency band only channels 1 to 7 2400 MHz and 2454 MHz respectively may be used outdoors in France ...

Page 15: ...lt the local technical support staff responsible for the wireless network The 5 GHz Turbo mode feature is not allowed for operation in any European Community country Australia Austria Belgium Canada Denmark Finland France Germany Greece Ireland Italy Liechtenstein Luxembourg Netherlands New Zealand Norway Portugal Sweden Switzerland UK USA Canada USA European Community Countries 5150 5250 MHz Chan...

Page 16: ...ss Point s radar detection feature will automatically restart operation on a channel free of radar You may consult with the local technical support staff responsible for the wireless network to ensure the Access Point device s are properly configured for European Community operation Approved Countries Regions for use for the Atheros AR5001X Mini PCI Wireless Network Adapter This equipment is appro...

Page 17: ...countries regions in the following table Australia Austria Belgium Canada Denmark Finland France Germany Greece Ireland Italy Liechtenstein Luxembourg Netherlands New Zealand Norway Portugal Sweden Switzerland UK USA Canada USA Argentina Australia Austria Belgium Brazil Canada Chile Denmark Finland France Germany Greece Iceland Ireland Italy Japan Liechtenstein Luxembourg Mexico Netherlands New Ze...

Page 18: ...ent except in the countries regions in the following table Bluetooth Wireless Technology Interoperability Bluetooth Cards from TOSHIBA are designed to be interoperable with any product with Bluetooth wireless technology that is based on Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum FHSS radio technology and is compliant to Bluetooth Specification as defined and approved by The Bluetooth Special Interest Group...

Page 19: ...e http www toshiba europe com computers tnt bluetooth htm in Europe or pcsupport toshiba com in the United States for more information Bluetooth and Wireless LAN devices operate within the same radio frequency range and may interfere with one another If you use Bluetooth and Wireless LAN devices simultaneously you may occasionally experience a less than optimal network performance or even lose you...

Page 20: ... the Bluetooth Card from TOSHIBA is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits Nevertheless the Bluetooth Card from TOSHIBA shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized In order to comply with FCC radio frequency radiation exposure guidelines for an uncontrolled environment the Bluetooth Card from TOSHIBA has to be operated while m...

Page 21: ...the frequency increase the power or change 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 m...

Page 22: ...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 Radio Law of Japan The Name of the radio equipment EYXF2CS TELECOM EN...

Page 23: ...zed Toshiba service provider if any repair or adjustment is required Location of the Required Label Sample shown below Location of the label and manufacturing information may vary This appliance contains a laser system and is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT Tousethismodelproperly readtheuser sguidecarefullyandkeepitfor your future reference Never attempt to disassemble adjust or repair a CD ...

Page 24: ...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 25: ...the double D symbol are registered 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 trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companie...

Page 26: ...d 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 Setting up other devices 46 Connecting to a power source 47 Charging the main battery 50 ...

Page 27: ...n the computer 58 Adjusting the quality of the external display 59 Using an external keyboard 60 Using a mouse 60 Connecting a printer 60 Setting up a printer 61 Connecting an optional external diskette drive 62 Turning off the computer 63 Options for turning off the computer 63 Using the Turn Off Computer or Shut Down commands 66 Using and configuring Hibernation mode 69 Using and configuring Sta...

Page 28: ...rer 83 Starting a program from the Run dialog box 85 Saving your work 86 Saving files 86 Printing your work 88 Backing up your work 89 Restoring your work 90 Using the optical drive 90 Optical drive components 91 Inserting a compact disc 92 Playing an audio CD 94 Playing CDs 96 Creating a CD 96 Removing a disc with the computer on 97 Removing a disc with the computer off 98 Caring for CD or DVD Di...

Page 29: ...ing the battery from the computer 114 Inserting a charged battery 116 Taking care of your battery 117 Safety precautions 117 Maximizing battery life 118 Disposing of used batteries 119 Traveling tips 120 Chapter 4 Exploring Your Computer s Features 121 Windows XP special features 121 Personalizing your desktop 122 Customizing the taskbar 122 Bringing the world to your desktop 123 Changing desktop ...

Page 30: ... speakers or headphones 140 Using tablet mode 141 Preparing to use the tablet 141 Using tablet mode 144 Using the Toshiba tablet pen 146 Returning the computer to its original configuration 146 Using PC Cards 147 Inserting a PC Card 147 Removing a PC Card 148 Setting up a PC Card for your computer 149 Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot 149 Inserting memory media 150 Removing memory media 150 Usin...

Page 31: ...etting passwords 167 Using an instant password 168 Using a supervisor or user password 168 PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 171 HDD Protection Utility 172 Toshiba Power Saver 174 Toshiba SD Memory Card Format Utility 176 Mouse Utility 177 Toshiba Mobile Extension 178 Toshiba Zooming Utility 179 Toshiba Button Controls 180 CD DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer 181 Toshiba Hardware Setup 182 Tablet and Pen Setti...

Page 32: ...level password 208 Disabling the user level password 208 Using the power on user level password 209 Using the instant user level password 209 Using the HDD password 209 Setting a hard disk drive user only password in System Setup 210 Deleting or changing a hard disk drive user only password in System Setup 212 Setting a hard disk drive master and user password in System Setup 213 Changing the mast...

Page 33: ...board problems 230 Display problems 231 Disk drive problems 234 Optical drive problems 236 Sound system problems 238 PC Card problems 238 Printer problems 241 Modem problems 242 Wireless networking problems 243 DVD operating problems 247 Develop good computing habits 249 Data and system configuration backup in Windows XP 251 If you need further assistance 257 Before you contact Toshiba 257 Contact...

Page 34: ...abling the TouchPad 268 Keyboard hot keys 269 Display resolution 269 Zooming applications in out 269 Appendix B Power Cord Cable Connectors 270 Appendix C Using ConfigFree with your Toshiba Computer 271 Getting Started 272 Starting ConfigFree 272 ConfigFree Utilities 274 Connectivity Doctor 274 Search for Wireless Devices 277 Profile Settings 282 ConfigFree SUMMIT 286 Quick Connect 290 Using the A...

Page 35: ...er your work and entertainment can accompany you wherever you go This product is compatible with European Union Directive 2002 05 EC Restriction of the use of certain Hazardous Substances in electrical and electronic equipment RoHS which restricts use of lead cadmium mercury hexavalent chromium PBB and PBDE NOTE ...

Page 36: ... include user manuals or all program functionality The product specifications and configuration information are designed for a product Series Your particular model may not have all the features and specifications listed or illustrated For more detailed information about the features and specifications on your particular model please visit Toshiba s Web site at pcsupport toshiba com While Toshiba h...

Page 37: ... damage to your equipment or loss of data These safety cautions have been classified according to the seriousness 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 pot...

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: ...ed warranty extended warranty and service upgrade terms and conditions are available at warranty toshiba com To stay current on the most recent software and hardware options for your computer and for other product information be sure to regularly check the Toshiba Web site at pcsupport toshiba com If you have a problem or need to contact Toshiba see If Something Goes Wrong on page 217 ...

Page 40: ...o be used in a variety of circumstances and locations Creating a computer friendly environment Place the computer on a flat surface that is large enough for the computer and any other items you are using such as a printer Leave enough space around the computer and other equipment to provide adequate ventilation Otherwise they may overheat To keep your computer in prime operating condition protect ...

Page 41: ...uids 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 and to withstand the rigors of travel You should observe c...

Page 42: ...omputer 3 Remove the battery pack Failure to follow these instructions could result in serious 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 the...

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: ...tware 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 computer will connect to the Internet and click Next The computer will pause for...

Page 46: ...an be completed during the initial start up process of your computer If you decide 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 at a later time Failure to complete Product Registration will not diminish Customer rights under the Toshiba limited Warranty To register online you must be connected to the Int...

Page 47: ...njury When you connect the AC adapter to 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 m...

Page 48: ... computer 1 Connect the power cord cable to the AC adapter Sample 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 Power cord cable AC adapter AC adapter cord ...

Page 49: ...ce never run a cord cable through a pinch point such as a door or window never use nails staples or similar objects to fasten or attach cord in place never attempt to disassemble or repair an AC adapter 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 ...

Page 50: ...ly Disconnect the AC power cord cable and remove the main battery pack See Changing the main battery on page 113 for information on replacing the main battery Charging the main battery Your computer came with its battery already installed Before using the battery to power the computer you must charge the battery To charge the battery leave the computer plugged into an AC power source for at least ...

Page 51: ...ility can be used to select a power level setting that reduces the power required for system operation and will allow the battery to recharge Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the applications power management settings and features used Using the computer for the first time The computer is now ready for you to turn it on and begin using it Opening the display panel 1 Push the disp...

Page 52: ...ghtness of the screen will deteriorate This is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen technology When the computer is operated on battery power the screen will dim and you may not be able to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power To learn how to rotate the display panel or use your computer in tablet mode see Using your computer in tablet mode on page 73 While in Prim...

Page 53: ... external devices such as the AC adapter if you plan to use AC power rather than battery power are properly connected and ready 2 Check to ensure that all drives are empty 3 Slide the power switch to the right and hold it until the on off light on the system indicator panel glows green depending on your model about one second The preinstalled operating system will load automatically When you turn ...

Page 54: ...e the computer s memory if you use complex software or process large amounts of data For more information on memory options check the accessories information that came with your computer or visit accessories toshiba com Before adding external devices or memory Toshiba recommends setting up your software See Setting up your software on page 45 Installing a memory module Your computer has two memory...

Page 55: ...e 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 double tap the TouchPad or click the buttons to open a program or file or to get information about...

Page 56: ...utton 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 find whether it uses the right mouse button Disabling or enabling the TouchPad The TouchPad is enabled by default To change the current enable disable TouchPad setting 1 Click Start Control Panel The Control Panel window a...

Page 57: ...roperties window 5 Select Disable or Enable whichever is appropriate 6 Click Apply 7 Click OK The Mouse Properties window closes 8 Close the Printers and Other Hardware window 9 Close the Control Panel window You can also use a hot key to disable or enable the TouchPad See Disabling or enabling the TouchPad on page 268 ...

Page 58: ...tor s video cable to the RGB monitor port on the back of the computer 2 Connect the monitor s power cord cable to a live electrical outlet 3 Connect the device s power cable to a live electrical outlet 4 Turn on the external monitor 5 Set the display mode by pressing Fn F5 or by configuring the Display Properties settings Directing the display output when you turn on the computer Once you have con...

Page 59: ...hemes and then Display Choose the Settings tab click the Advanced button select Display Device select the applicable Monitor type and click Apply or OK Adjusting the quality of the external display To obtain the best picture quality from your television or other external display device you may need to adjust the video settings See the documentation supplied with the device for additional configura...

Page 60: ...ing a printer Your printer documentation may require you to install the printer software before physically connecting the printer to your computer If 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 printer You can connect a USB...

Page 61: ...a printer on page 61 To connect a USB printer to your computer 1 Connect the 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 a printer Some printers require a specific installation process Refer to your printer installation guide for instructions before completing the following ...

Page 62: ... appears Sample Add Printer Wizard 3 Follow the on screen instructions to set up your printer Connecting an optional external diskette drive Some operations such as creating a password service diskette require a diskette drive designed for use with 3 5 inch diskettes Sample optional external USB diskette drive ...

Page 63: ... and the drive in use light are off If you turn off the power while a disk is being accessed you may lose data or damage the disk and or drive It is a good idea to turn off your computer when you are not using it for a while If you are using the computer for the first time leave the computer plugged into a power source even though the computer is off to fully charge the main battery Options for tu...

Page 64: ...ally return to where you left off TECHNICAL NOTE Before using any of these options to shut down or turn off your computer save your files and make sure the disk activity lights are off If you change your mind and decide to continue working after all wait a few seconds before turning the computer on again Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts the computer down completely but it first saves the cu...

Page 65: ...ng your computer into and configuring your computer for Hibernation mode see Using and configuring Hibernation mode on page 69 Standby mode The Standby command places the computer into a power saving mode Standby holds the current state of the computer in system memory RAM so that when you restart the computer you can continue working from where you left off Factors to consider when choosing Stand...

Page 66: ...rk first For information on using Standby see Using and configuring Standby mode on page 71 Using the Turn Off Computer or Shut Down commands Depending on the operating system installed use the following steps to turn off your computer Turn Off For Windows XP Tablet PC Edition 2005 when not connected to a domain server follow these steps to turn off the computer 1 Click Start select Turn off compu...

Page 67: ...alog box appears 2 Select Shut down from the drop down list 3 Click OK The computer shuts down completely Turning off the computer more quickly You can also turn off the computer using the power switch To use this method you first need to activate it using Toshiba s Power Saver utility 1 Click Start Control Panel then click Performance and Maintenance 2 Click the Toshiba Power Saver icon 3 Click o...

Page 68: ...panel 5 Click Apply 6 Click OK For more information about the Power Saver utility see Toshiba Power Saver on page 174 Once the computer is configured you can turn it off by either pressing the power switch or closing the display panel depending on the options set Restarting your computer To start the computer up again slide the power switch to the right and hold it until the on off light on the sy...

Page 69: ...rns off the display and then turns off Configuring Hibernation mode options You can place the computer into Hibernation mode by either pressing the power switch or closing the display panel You can also specify an amount of time after which the computer automatically goes into Hibernation mode To use any of these methods you first need to enable them in Toshiba s Power Saver utility 1 Click Start ...

Page 70: ...pply 6 Click OK For more information about the Power Saver utility see Toshiba Power Saver on page 174 Once the computer is configured you can place it into Hibernation mode by either pressing the power switch or closing the display panel depending on the Hibernation options set Starting again from Hibernation mode To start up the computer from Hibernation mode press the power switch until the on ...

Page 71: ... power mode The on off light blinks amber indicating the computer is in Standby mode Configuring Standby mode options You can place the computer into Standby mode by either pressing the power switch or closing the display panel You can also specify an amount of time after which the computer automatically goes into Standby mode To use any of these methods you first need to enable them in Toshiba s ...

Page 72: ...Apply 6 Click OK For more information about the Power Saver utility see Toshiba Power Saver on page 174 Once the computer is configured you can place it into Standby mode by either pressing the power switch or closing the display panel depending on the Standby options set Starting again from Standby mode To start up the computer from Standby mode press the power switch until the on off light glows...

Page 73: ... mode One of your computer s features is a convertible display that allows you to use the screen much as you would a writing tablet Sample rotating the screen By simply rotating and folding the screen over the keyboard your system is ready to use in tablet mode with the included Toshiba tablet pen When rotating LCD screen of your computer be sure to slowly turn the screen in the proper direction a...

Page 74: ...pecifically designed to work with the tablet feature of the system For more information on those applications see the documentation provided with them Customizing your computer s settings There are several ways in which you can customize your computer to suit your particular requirements Refer to your operating system documentation or Help and Support for details You may also wish to customize you...

Page 75: ...ille 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 case with a lightly dampened cloth Moving the computer Before moving your computer even across the room make sure all disk activity has ended the drive in use light stops glowing and all exte...

Page 76: ...purchasing a cable lock visit accessories toshiba com Sample computer lock cable To secure the computer 1 Wrap the cable through or around some part of a heavy object Make sure there is no way for a potential thief to slip the cable off the object 2 Pass the locking end through the loop 3 Insert the cable s locking end into the security lock slot on your computer then engage the locking device The...

Page 77: ...art your computer to reconnect or your battery runs out of charge while you are working you will lose all work since you last saved See Saving your work on page 86 for further information HINT Some programs have an automatic save feature that can be activated This feature saves your file to the hard disk at preset intervals See your software documentation for details Back up your files to disks or...

Page 78: ...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 command or Standby command See Using and configuring Standby mode...

Page 79: ...ter 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 numeral 0 are not interchangeable Making your keyboard emulate a full size keyboard Although your computer s keyboard layout is compatible with a standard full size keyboard it has fewer keys A standard full size keyboard has two Enter Ctrl and Alt ...

Page 80: ...ously to simulate the Enter key on the numeric pad of the enhanced keyboard Ctrl Fn and Alt keys Sample Ctrl Fn and Alt keys The Ctrl Fn and Alt keys do different things depending on the program you are using For more information see your program documentation Function keys The function keys not to be confused with the Fn key are the 12 keys at the top of the keyboard Sample function keys F1 throu...

Page 81: ...n key Has a similar function as the secondary mouse 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 the cursor as you would using the 10 key keypad on a desktop computer s keyboard Sample numeric and cursor control overlay Windows key Application key 8 U I O P J K L M 4 5 6 1 2 3 0 7 9 ...

Page 82: ...ws and symbols on their left front are the cursor control overlay keys To turn the cursor control overlay on press Fn and F10 simultaneously The cursor control mode light on the keyboard indicator 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 mode light on the keyboard indicator panel goes out Sta...

Page 83: ... displays the All Programs menu which lists programs and program groups If your program is listed go to step 3 otherwise continue with step 2 2 Point to the program group in this example Accessories The Accessories menu is displayed 3 Click the 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 prog...

Page 84: ...gram 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 contained within the Program Files folder 7 In the left part of the window click Windows NT 8 In the left part of the window Click Accessories Windows Explorer shows the contents of the Accessories folder on the right side...

Page 85: ...ocation type the command line For a program in 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 location you can search for it by clicking Start then Search and then following the on screen instructions HINT To run the same program again click th...

Page 86: ... 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 program s 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 crea...

Page 87: ...XP operating system supports file names of up to 255 characters the names can include spaces Some applications still require file names limited to eight characters File names The Windows operating system supports long file 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 charact...

Page 88: ...n and may refuse to handle your file correctly TECHNICAL NOTE By default the Windows operating system does not show file extensions For information on showing or hiding file extensions see your Windows online help Printing your work Ensure the operating system is set up for your printer as described in Setting up a printer on page 61 HINT You only need to set up the printer the first time you conn...

Page 89: ...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 252 HINT Backing up all the files on your hard disk may take a considerable amount of...

Page 90: ...AL NOTE When restoring files the backup program prompts you if you try to overwrite a file that already exists on the hard disk Make sure the backup version is the one you want before overwriting the existing file Using the optical 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 suppo...

Page 91: ...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 Optical drive components The optical drive is located on the right side of the computer Your optical drive may l...

Page 92: ... to release the disc tray when the power is off Use a straightened paper clip or other narrow object to press the manual eject button located inside the hole Never use a pencil to press the manual eject button Pencil lead can break off inside the computer and damage it Inserting a compact disc To insert a compact disc into the drive 1 Make sure the computer is turned on 2 Make sure the drive s in ...

Page 93: ...l it fully open Sample drive tray fully extended 5 Hold the disc by its edges and check that it is free of dust If the disc is dusty clean it as described in Caring for CD or DVD Discs on page 98 6 Place the disc carefully in the disc tray label side up Sample positioning the disc in the drive ...

Page 94: ... 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 If the computer is turned on Windows Media Player opens and the CD begins to play You can use the Windows Media Player program to control the CD To access the Windows Medi...

Page 95: ...h 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 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 96: ...ng this method try using an application that is associated with the media on the disc For example if it is a music CD open Windows Media Player and use it to select and then play the CD For other types of media use the associated software to open the files on the disc Creating a CD Depending on the configuration your computer may come with a multi function drive that allows you to Play pre recorde...

Page 97: ...rive Please refer to your PC s product specification for listing of specific format compatibilities Copy protection technology may also prevent or limit recording or viewing of certain optical media For details on how to use the software please refer to the respective Online Help menus Removing a disc with the computer on To remove a compact disc CD or DVD with the computer turned on 1 Press the e...

Page 98: ...e it 2 Pull the tray out until it is fully open remove the disc and place it in its protective cover 3 Gently push the tray in to close it Caring for CD or DVD Discs Store your discs in their original containers to protect them from scratches and keep them clean Do not bend a disc or place heavy objects on top of it Do not apply a label to or otherwise mar the surface of a disc Hold a disc by its ...

Page 99: ...n a circle If necessary moisten the cloth with water or a neutral cleaner not benzine or rubbing alcohol Let the disc dry completely before inserting it in the drive Toshiba s online resources Toshiba maintains a number of online sites to which you can connect These sites provide information about Toshiba products give help with technical questions and keep you up to date with future upgrades For ...

Page 100: ... 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 Running the computer on battery power The computer contains a removable Lithium Ion Li Ion high capacity battery that...

Page 101: ...all batteries To purchase a new battery pack see the accessories information that shipped with your computer or visit the Toshiba Web site at accessories toshiba com To ensure that the battery maintains its maximum capacity operate the computer on battery power at least once a month until the battery is fully discharged Please see Maximizing battery life on page 118 for procedures If the computer ...

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

Page 103: ...om Toshiba s Web site at accessories toshiba com Battery charge time may vary depending on the applications power management settings and features used Charging the main battery To charge the main battery while it is in your computer plug the computer into a live electrical outlet The battery charges whether the computer is on or off TECHNICAL NOTE When your computer is using all of the power prov...

Page 104: ...y 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 used to store your computer s configuration settings Whe...

Page 105: ...ours 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 being ch...

Page 106: ...time to recharge the main battery or plug in the AC adapter If the AC power light flashes amber during charging either the battery pack is malfunctioning or it is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply Disconnect the AC power cord cable and remove the battery pack See Changing the main battery on page 113 for information on replacing the main battery HINT Be careful not to confuse th...

Page 107: ... 16 seconds after turning on the computer before trying to monitor the remaining battery power The computer needs this time to check the battery s remaining capacity and perform its calculations 1 Click Start Control Panel Performance and Maintenance and then Toshiba Power Saver 2 Click the Toshiba Power Saver icon Power switch On off Main battery light light NOTE ...

Page 108: ...attery s capacity gradually decreases A frequently used older battery does not power the computer for as long as a new battery even when both are fully charged TECHNICAL NOTE The computer drains the battery faster at low temperatures Check your remaining charge frequently if you are working in temperatures below 50 degrees Fahrenheit The computer calculates the remaining battery charge based on yo...

Page 109: ... mode keeps track of where you were so that when you turn on the power again you can continue where you left off If you have Hibernation mode enabled the default the computer copies the details of your open programs and files to the hard disk before shutting down For more information on using Hibernation see Using and configuring Hibernation mode on page 69 Setting battery alarms You can set two a...

Page 110: ...res There are various ways in which you can conserve power and extend the operating time of your battery Enable Standby or Hibernation which saves power when you turn off the computer and turn it back on again Use Toshiba s power saving options These power saving options control the way in which the computer is configured By using them you can greatly increase the length of time you can use the co...

Page 111: ...les You can choose a predefined Power Profile or select your own combination of power management options To do this 1 Click Start Control Panel Performance and Maintenance and then Toshiba Power Saver The Toshiba Power Saver Properties window appears Sample Toshiba Power Saver Properties window 2 Select an appropriate profile for your work environment or create your own custom profile ...

Page 112: ... Normal setting Any options that you change become the active settings when you exit the program You do not have to restart your system before they become active settings For more information see Toshiba Power Saver on page 174 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 Profi...

Page 113: ...s 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 of power you have two option...

Page 114: ...ng Hibernation mode on page 69 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer including the AC adapter 4 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down Before you turn the computer over make sure that the computer display is properly closed and is not in tablet mode Setting the computer down on the display may cause damage to the screen 5 Slide the battery release lock to the ...

Page 115: ...e removing the battery If the battery is leaking or its case is cracked put on protective gloves to handle it and discard it immediately Always dispose of used battery packs in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations Put insulating tape such as cellophane tape on the electrode during transportation to avoid a possible short circuit fire or electric shock Failure to do so could possibly...

Page 116: ...til the latch clicks The battery pack has been designed so that you cannot install it with reverse polarity If the battery does not slide into the slot easily move the battery release lock to the unlocked position and try again Do not force the battery into position Sample inserting the battery 3 Turn the computer right side up 4 Reconnect any cables that were removed in step 3 of Removing the bat...

Page 117: ... 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 computer Do not incinerate a spent battery as this could cause it to explode and release caustic liquid If a battery is leaking or damaged replace it immediately Use protective gloves when hand...

Page 118: ...ery 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 there is some other warning to indicate a low battery go to step 4 4 Connect the AC adapter to the computer and the power cord cable to a power outlet The DC IN or AC power light should glow green and the battery li...

Page 119: ...ttempt 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 Heat can cause a battery pack to explode and possibly cause serious injury Always dispose of used battery packs in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations Put insulating tape such as cellophane tape on the electrode during transportation to avo...

Page 120: ...e environmental precautions listed in Selecting a place to work on page 40 also apply while traveling Never leave your computer on a sunny 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 ...

Page 121: ...cements including New system file protection A system restore function allowing you to rollback the system to its previous mode An improved help center support automation and automatic Windows operating system update Wizards to simplify setting up your home network Ability to share one Internet connection among multiple PCs An automatic discovery feature that allows your computer to detect new and...

Page 122: ...ct what you are doing Its icons provide shortcuts to programs documents files folders system features and components Open applications also have Forward and Backward buttons to allow navigation through folders documents and Web sites For example you can personalize the taskbar to include Quick Launch icons and also your favorite URL addresses or local folders and programs DEFINITION URL stands for...

Page 123: ...int to an empty space on the desktop and click the secondary button 2 Click Properties The Display Properties window appears 3 Click the Desktop tab 4 Click the Customize Desktop button 5 Click the Web tab 6 Follow the instructions to set up your desktop Adding components to the Web content interface 1 Point to an empty space on the desktop and click the secondary button 2 Click on Properties The ...

Page 124: ... Windows Help by clicking Start Help and Support Changing desktop and browsing style The operating system enables you to customize the way you view your desktop and browse the files and folders on your local computer or network file server You can specify that Items that normally require a double click will open with a single click Folders will open in their own window instead of in the same windo...

Page 125: ...ng a style To select desktop and browsing style options 1 Click Start then click My Computer The My Computer window appears 2 Select the Tools menu then click Folder Options The Folder Options dialog box appears Sample Folder Options dialog box 3 Click the preferred options 4 Click Apply then OK ...

Page 126: ...asis For example using this Web integration feature you can monitor weather game scores stock prices or headlines all in the window of your choice Customizing window toolbars You can display one or more customizable toolbars at the top of a window As you browse the operating system detects the kind of information presented in the window and automatically displays the appropriate toolbar buttons an...

Page 127: ... system display the name of the folder and brief information about how to use the folder This means displaying an individual window as a Web page 1 Click Start then click My Computer The My Computer window appears Toolbar element Description Address Bar Opens Web pages programs folders or documents By default the address bar shows your current location and whether it is a folder or a Web page You ...

Page 128: ...s 5 Click Apply then OK Sample Control Panel window as a Web page The addition of the name of the folder and instructions for how to use the folder on the left give the window the appearance of a Web page Setting up for communications To connect to the Internet use an online service or communicate across the telephone lines with another computer you need A modem one comes with your notebook comput...

Page 129: ...rts The default setting for the modem is COM3 The following procedure is intended to support you if you need to either upgrade your modem or reset the port to the default settings If you are having trouble connecting through the modem you may need to determine the current COM port name and possibly change it To find out which port your modem is connected to 1 Click Start Control Panel Click Printe...

Page 130: ... the Modem Properties dialog box 9 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 or W...

Page 131: ...ter Sample connecting the telephone cable to the modem port 2 Connect the other end to the RJ 11 wall jack Sample connecting to a wall jack 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 ...

Page 132: ...twork consult your network administrator While you are at home or traveling you need a dial up connection Ask your network administrator for the telephone number of the network Setting up the connection To set up an office connection consult your network administrator for network settings and additional considerations To set up a dial up connection use the New Connection Wizard 1 Click Start and p...

Page 133: ... reconfigure Windows to disable the LAN port To disable the LAN port 1 Click Start click Control Panel then Performance and Maintenance 2 Click the System icon then click the Hardware tab and then click the Device Manager button 3 Select the appropriate network adapter 4 Click Actions 5 Select the Properties icon 6 Select the Do not use this device disable option from the Device usage drop down 7 ...

Page 134: ... 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 use your wireless communication slide the wireless on off switch to the On position When the Wi Fi antenna switch is on the wireless indicator light will be lit For help with common Wi Fi networking problems s...

Page 135: ...net protocol called Hypertext Transfer Protocol HTTP The World Wide Web offers information as text images audio or video to be referenced from anywhere in the world Special programs called Web browsers are specifically designed to work with HTTP They make it easier to connect to a particular network address and send and receive information Internet Service Providers To connect a computer directly ...

Page 136: ...onnecting to a modem see Turning off the computer on page 63 2 Start your Web browser Have your modem dial the ISP s telephone number and establish a connection with the ISP s computer 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 connect...

Page 137: ...bly set up an email address at the same time you sign up for the service Internet chat rooms A chat room is a Web site that offers a place where people with similar interests and ideas communicate in real time one on one or in groups by typing messages which are instantly viewed by others on their computer screens Internet news groups A news group is similar to a chat room but instead of using a d...

Page 138: ...col FTP features of your Web browser to transfer large amounts of data Exploring audio features You can use your computer to record sounds using the buit in microphone or an external microphone You can play wav sound files or audio CDs using the built in speakers headphones or external speakers Recording sounds You may record sounds as wav files by using the internal microphones located at the fro...

Page 139: ...ams Accessories Entertainment then click Sound Recorder Sample Sound Recorder screen 3 Click the Record button 4 Speak normally into the microphone 5 When you have finished recording click the Stop button 6 The Sound Recorder window displays the new sound file as a waveform You can only record 60 seconds at a time 7 To hear what you just recorded click the Play button Positioning bar Record Stop S...

Page 140: ...m with internal speakers Instead of using the internal speakers you can connect headphones or a pair of external stereo speakers 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 headphones Continuous exposure to loud sound can harm your hearing TECHNICAL NOTE Use amplified speakers that require an external power source Ot...

Page 141: ...et mode One of your computer s features is a convertible display that allows you to use the screen much as you would a writing tablet Your computer came with applications already installed specifically designed to work with the tablet feature of the system For more information on those applications see the documentation provided with them Preparing to use the tablet 1 Press the display panel relea...

Page 142: ...s When you complete this task the screen faces away from the keyboard When rotating LCD screen of your computer be sure to slowly turn the screen in the proper direction and not apply excessive force or speed Sample rotating the display panel clockwise 180o 4 Turn the display latch so it points toward the back of the LCD screen ...

Page 143: ... computer desktop will automatically rotate to primary portrait view For more information on changing tablet screen settings see Toshiba Rotation Utility on page 185 6 To send the video to an external monitor use the Cross Menu button the Cross Functional button and select the display option You should view video on an external monitor in primary landscape mode Any other orientation will display t...

Page 144: ... from the holder Sample removing the Toshiba tablet pen from the slot on the tablet computer Your computer may have come equipped with an optional reserve pen to be used in case the primary pen is unavailable To access the optional reserve pen turn the computer upside down to locate the optional reserve pen slot To protect the computer s display make sure you change from computer mode to tablet mo...

Page 145: ...res Using tablet mode 5 375 x 8 375 ver 2 3 Sample location of the optional reserve pen 2 Use the Toshiba tablet pen on the tablet as you would any pointing device or pen Sample writing on the tablet Location of the optional reserve pen ...

Page 146: ...tablet To click a button gently press the Toshiba tablet pen on it one click To launch an application from the desktop press the Toshiba tablet pen on the icon some applications may require you to press it twice two clicks To drag a screen to another location on the tablet press the Toshiba tablet pen on the screen s Title Bar and then hold it while you drag it to its new location When working in ...

Page 147: ...dard or later Other cards may work with your computer but are likely to be much more difficult to set up and use Your notebook computer comes with a PC Card slot and supports two types of PC Cards Type I cards You can install one of these cards Type II cards You can install one of these cards The PC Card slot supports hot swapping which allows you to replace one PC Card with another while the comp...

Page 148: ...are the card for removal by right clicking on the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the system tray and then selecting the card or device you want to remove If the system is unable to prepare the card for safe removal a message will tell you to try again later If the card can be removed now the system displays Safe to Remove Hardware 1 Locate the PC Card eject button 2 Press the PC Card eject button ...

Page 149: ...he documentation that came with the card or refer to your operating system manual or online help Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot Available on certain models The Bridge Media Adapter slot available on certain models supports the use of Memory Stick or Memory Stick PRO media Secure Digital SD Cards MMC MultiMedia Card or xD Picture Cards This media can be used with a variety of digital products ...

Page 150: ...edia do not touch the metal contacts You could expose the storage area to static electricity which can destroy data Removing memory media 1 Prepare the media for removal by right clicking on the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the system tray and then selecting the card or device you want to remove If the system is unable to prepare the media for safe removal a message will tell you to try again la...

Page 151: ... still be in progress and your data could be destroyed Wait for the indicator light to go out Using the Ultra SlimBay The Ultra SlimBay gives you additional flexibility By inserting and removing Ultra SlimBay modules you can configure your computer for the task at hand without having to carry unnecessary components with you when you travel For example any one of several modules can be used in the ...

Page 152: ... computer itself 1 Do one of the following Turn off the computer Leave the computer on and hot swap the module First stop the module by clicking the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the System tray then selecting the module to be removed If the system is unable to prepare the module for safe removal a message will tell you to try again later If the module can be removed now the system displays Safe ...

Page 153: ...e Ultra SlimBay 5 375 x 8 375 ver 2 3 2 Slide the Ultra SlimBay release toward the back of the computer Sample sliding the release latch 3 Slide the Ultra SlimBay out of the computer Sample sliding out the module Front of computer Front of computer ...

Page 154: ...d hot swapping the ability to connect and disconnect devices while the computer is on Using an expansion device The expansion port is used to connect your computer to an expansion device This is an excellent investment if you are using your computer both in and out of the office When you return to your desk you can then connect to your network print reports from your computer or use a mouse instea...

Page 155: ... can connect this device to your computer s expansion port In order to achieve a proper connection the Toshiba Express Port Replicator must be properly aligned with your computer The correct position is indicated by symbols on both your computer and the Toshiba Express Port Replicator To properly connect the Toshiba Express Port Replicator to your computer see the Toshiba Express Port Replicator U...

Page 156: ...scertain certain system details set additional options or change default options These utilities are described in this chapter Fn esse Toshiba Hotkey Utility Toshiba Assist Setting passwords PC Diagnostic Tool Utility HDD Protection Utility Toshiba Power Saver Toshiba SD Memory Card Format Utility Mouse Utility Toshiba Mobile Extension Toshiba Zooming Utility Toshiba Button Controls ...

Page 157: ...n programs documents and folders from within any program without using the Start menu This section describes how to use the Fn esse program to quickly access your programs and files With Fn esse you can assign an Fn key combination to Open a Windows program Open a file in its associated Windows program Display a customized folder of Windows programs and or files from which to choose Fn esse also h...

Page 158: ...mple Fn esse keyboard The keys are color coded as follows Available keys are white Assigned keys and keys associated with a popup list are shown on the Fn esse keyboard in the selected color Unavailable keys are not shown Assigning a key to a program or document There are two ways to assign a key to open a program or document Drag and drop Use the keyboard or pointing device The method most often ...

Page 159: ... 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 the appropriate key from w...

Page 160: ...tion Click OK 4 To make a popup assignment select Popup to display the Application Explorer dialog box then complete these steps Select the desired folder The left side of the 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 appear in the popup list To create a popup list with items from var...

Page 161: ... To view items in a popup list click the Expand popup lists check box Changing or removing existing key assignments 1 In the Fn esse keyboard click the key you wish to change with the secondary button Fn esse displays the Assignment Type dialog box 2 To change the key assignment click Direct or Popup and continue as if you were creating a new assignment 3 To remove the key assignment click Clear T...

Page 162: ... to the desired option 3 Click OK Toshiba Assist The Toshiba Assist provides quick access to computer functions and allows you to customize a range of computer settings To access Toshiba Assist do one of the following Double click the Toshiba Assist shortcut icon on the desktop Click Start All Programs Toshiba Utilities then click Toshiba Assist ...

Page 163: ...Toshiba Utilities Toshiba Assist 5 375 x 8 375 ver 2 3 The Toshiba Assist window appears Sample Toshiba Assist window The Toshiba Assist offers four categories of options Connect Secure Protect Fix Optimize ...

Page 164: ...ities Toshiba Assist 5 375 x 8 375 ver 2 3 Connect The features available in this category are ConfigFree Connectivity Doctor ConfigFree Bluetooth Settings Bluetooth Local COM Settings Sample Toshiba Assist Connect tab ...

Page 165: ...65 Toshiba Utilities Toshiba Assist 5 375 x 8 375 ver 2 3 Secure The features available in this category are Setting a supervisor password Setting a user password Sample Toshiba Assist window Secure tab ...

Page 166: ...Utility HDD Protection Utility Sample Toshiba Assist window Protect Fix tab Optimize The features available in this category are Toshiba Power Saver Toshiba SD Memory Card Format Utility Mouse Utility Toshiba Mobile Extension Toshiba Zooming Utility Toshiba Button Controls CD DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer Hotkey assignment using Fn esse ...

Page 167: ...ur computer secure in the knowledge that nobody can access your files When you set a password you must enter the password before you can work on your computer again Toshiba supports several types of passwords on your computer An instant password Secures your open programs and files when leaving the computer temporarily the user password supports this function A supervisor password Prohibits unauth...

Page 168: ...rd 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 An instant password has no effect on an optional USB mouse or trackball To unlock your system press any key or the pointing device and the Windows Lo...

Page 169: ...for the power on password functions 1 Start Toshiba Assist 2 Click the Secure tab then double click the Supervisor Password icon 3 Click Set 4 Enter your password in the Input box then enter it again to verify 5 Click Set 6 Click OK if you want to save the password to a text file on a diskette or media of your choice or click Cancel if you do not want to save the password to a text file 7 Click OK...

Page 170: ... 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 Start Toshiba Assist 2 Click the Secure tab then double click the User Password icon 3 Click Se...

Page 171: ...shiba Assist 2 Click the Secure tab then double click the User Password icon 3 Select Verify by Password 4 Type the correct password 5 Click Delete 6 Click OK PC Diagnostic Tool Utility This utility can help diagnose problems with devices in your computer Refer to the online help documentation within the application for additional help To use the PC Diagnostic Tool utility 1 Click Start All Progra...

Page 172: ... and minus symbols to expand and collapse the categories 3 Click Start Diagnostics when you are ready to begin the tests HDD Protection Utility The HDD Protection utility controls your computer s hard disk drive HDD protection feature which parks the HDD whenever motion is detected on the computer Using this utility you can enable or disable hard disk drive HDD protection and set the motion detect...

Page 173: ...ilities then HDD Protection or double click the HDD Protection icon in the Protect Fix tab of Toshiba Assist The HDD Protection Properties window appears Sample HDD Protection Properties window 2 Select ON to enable HDD protection or select OFF to disable HDD protection 3 Set the battery and AC power detection levels as desired 4 Click OK ...

Page 174: ...regardless of the source and use the many preset power modes or create one yourself To access Toshiba Power Saver through Toshiba Assist click the Power Saver icon The Toshiba Power Saver Properties window appears Sample Toshiba Power Saver Properties window The Power Save Modes tab shows the power usage for both AC power and battery power You can either use one of the preset profiles or create an...

Page 175: ... Playback Presentation Long Life Although you can change the properties for any of these modes this is not recommended If you need a customized mode create a new mode with the properties you require The DVD Playback profile applies only when a DVD program is playing on battery power Creating a new power mode 1 Highlight one of the preset profiles 2 Click Copy A new profile appears with the title C...

Page 176: ...a SD Memory Card Format Utility This utility is used to format SD cards used with the Bridge Media Adapter Slot To access the SD Memory Card Format utility through the Toshiba Assist window click Optimize on the left side of the window then double click the SD Memory Card Format icon The SD Memory Card Format screen appears Sample SD Memory Card Format screen To format an SD memory card 1 Select t...

Page 177: ... exit the utility Mouse Utility The Mouse utility allows you to change your pointing device or mouse settings To access the Mouse utility 1 Click Start Control Panel Mouse or double click the Mouse icon in the Optimize tab of Toshiba Assist The Mouse Properties screen appears Sample Mouse Properties screen The settings you can change are divided into these categories Buttons Pointers Pointer optio...

Page 178: ...he Ultra SlimBay or the Toshiba Express Port Replicator use the Toshiba Mobile Extension utility To use the Toshiba Mobile Extension utility 1 Click Start Control Panel Performance and Maintenance then Toshiba Mobile Extension The Toshiba Mobile Extension Service Configuration dialog box appears 2 Under the Mobile Extension Service tab you can select behaviors to enable or disable such as Warm Und...

Page 179: ...system to the optional Toshiba Express Port Replicator Sample Display Change Service tab options Toshiba Zooming Utility This utility allows you zoom in and zoom out of applications as well as the icons for Microsoft Internet Explorer Microsoft Office Windows Media Player and Adobe Reader To access the utility click Start All Programs Toshiba Utilities and then Toshiba Zooming Utility ...

Page 180: ...ba Zooming Utility screen Toshiba Button Controls The Toshiba Button Controls allow you to customize the Toshiba Assist and Toshiba Presentation buttons Those buttons are located to the left of the keyboard To access Toshiba Button Controls 1 Double click the Toshiba Button Control icon in the Optimize tab of Toshiba Assist ...

Page 181: ...oustic Silencer This utility can slow the speed of your optical drive to make it run more quietly You can use this utility to make 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 ...

Page 182: ...Acoustic Silencer screen appears 2 Click Set Quiet Mode to make the drive run more slowly and quietly for listening to music or audio files on a CD 3 Click Set Normal Mode to run the drive at normal speed for transferring data Toshiba Hardware Setup Toshiba Hardware Setup is the Toshiba configuration management tool To access it Click Start All Programs Toshiba Utilities Assist or double click the...

Page 183: ...boot protocol You can also manually choose the boot up sequence by pressing the power switch then quickly pressing the right or left arrow keys Select the boot device by pressing the right or left arrow keys then pressing the Enter key Since the system is a quick booting system you must press the arrow keys immediately after pressing the power switch Keyboard Allows you to enable or disable Wake u...

Page 184: ... options for using the tablet and pen To access this utility 1 Double click the Tablet and Pen Settings icon in the Optimize tab of Toshiba Assist The Tablet and Pen Settings screen appears The Settings tab allows you to specify whether you are left handed or right handed and the menu location While the Display tab can be used to change the screen s orientation and adjust screen brightness it is r...

Page 185: ...tion Utility This utility allows you to change the default setting of the display format primary portrait to three other display formats Primary landscape Secondary portrait Secondary landscape To change the display format 1 Click Start All Programs Toshiba Tablet PC and then click Rotation Utility The Toshiba Rotation Utility screen appears Sample Toshiba Rotation Utility screen ...

Page 186: ...ious options for using the tablet and pen To access Tablet and Pen Settings From Toshiba Assist click the Tablet and Pen Settings icon The Settings tab allows you to specify whether you are left handed or right handed and the menu location While the Display tab can be used to change the screen s orientation and adjust screen brightness it is recommended that you use the Toshiba Rotation Utility se...

Page 187: ...ey assignments to launch applications access Toshiba utilities or create your own custom menus To start the Cross Menu Utility 1 Press and hold the Cross Functional button for two seconds until the following screen displays Sample Cross Menu Utility screen 2 Move the Cross Functional button up or down to select a menu 3 To select an item in a menu move the Cross Functional button left or right unt...

Page 188: ...e a new menu 1 Click Start All Programs Toshiba Tablet PC and then Cross Menu The Cross Menu Setting window appears Sample Cross Menu Setting window 2 Click New 3 Click Add File 4 Browse for the application s you want to add to the menu and click Open 5 When you have finished adding applications to the menu click OK NOTE ...

Page 189: ... an access code you can choose any character or symbol you want The more unique or complex the code the more secure However be sure to create a code that is easily remembered To access the utility 1 Click Start All Programs Toshiba Tablet PC and then Tablet Access Code Logon Utility The Tablet Access Code Logon Utility screen appears Sample Toshiba Tablet Access Code Logon Utility screen 2 To crea...

Page 190: ...he SD card into the SD card slot Be sure to back up your data before performing this procedure as data on the drive may be lost 3 Click Start All Programs Toshiba Utilities and then SD Memory Boot Utility The Toshiba SD Memory Boot Utility screen appears Sample Toshiba SD Memory Boot Utility screen 4 Select the drive where the SD card slot is located 5 Select Read from a floppy disk To create a bo...

Page 191: ...rm Module Utility Infineon TPM Trusted Platform Module Installation Guide 2 Follow the directions on your screen Once the TPM files have been installed you will need to enable the TPM feature through your system s BIOS To enable TPM 1 Power on your system while holding down the Esc key 2 Press F1 when directed 3 Press the PgDn key 4 Press the down arrow key until TPM is highlighted then press the ...

Page 192: ...completely secure or error free Toshiba does not guarantee that the fingerprint utility will accurately screen out unauthorized users at all times Toshiba is not liable for any failure or damage that might arise out of the use of the fingerprint software or utility Fingerprint Enrollment Use the Enroll or Edit Fingerprints wizard to enroll new fingerprints or to update existing fingerprint samples...

Page 193: ...he previous step Swipe the same finger on the reader two more times to create two more samples 7 The final template will be created from these three samples If you do not use a Windows password you will be prompted to define a new non empty one This is not necessary but a password improves the security of your software If your system supports power on security a Power on button is also displayed a...

Page 194: ...it again Error reading fingerprint the movement was skewed Swipe your finger again in a straight line Error reading fingerprint the movement was too fast Swipe your finger again at a slower speed Error reading fingerprint the movement was too short Swipe your finger again using a longer motion Fingerprint Logon The fingerprint utility enables logon to your computer using fingerprints During user e...

Page 195: ... authenticate your fingerprint You have 40 seconds to swipe your fingerprint If the authentication fails the system tries again up to two more times If authentication fails after the third attempt the system shuts down Enabling Power on Security Options for power on security are displayed only if your computer supports this feature In most configurations power on security is enabled automatically ...

Page 196: ...r and go to Settings System Settings 2 Select Logon 3 Check the Allow power on security single sign on check box Logon support must be enabled for this option to be accessible Fingerprint Management Fingerprints are stored in memory during enrollment After a fingerprint is enrolled it is displayed with a power on button above it The button appears pressed in by default indicating that the correspo...

Page 197: ...ey are associated with your user name and password The next time you log in you can use your fingerprints instead of your user name and password Delete In convenient mode deletes all fingerprints for the current user In secure mode only administrators can delete data for users Import or Export User Data Existing fingerprints can be exported to a vtp file and imported back to your fingerprint softw...

Page 198: ...which shows you how to enroll your fingerprints This tutorial is highly recommended for first time users of this technology The quality of enrolled fingerprints is extremely important for your satisfaction with the product Help icon Displays this help The help files in other languages depending on your installation are located in the mui subfolder of your installation folder About icon Displays ve...

Page 199: ...ock computer Locks your computer Use the reader to unlock the computer again Registered Sites Displays a list of your Web pages registered by Password Bank To display and fill in a registered page in your default Web browser click it in the list Register Registers a new window dialog or Web page Lock unlock My Safe Opens or closes My Safe folder Control Center Displays Control Center Help Displays...

Page 200: ...registered page from your browser without using the Biomenu s Registered Sites option Password Bank displays a hint that the page is registered and can be replayed These hints can be turned off in the Password bank tab of the User Settings dialog Replaying registrations with multiple forms Password Bank registers forms not pages If a page contains several forms each form requires a separate regist...

Page 201: ...s it is useful to edit an existing registration For example your company s address may have changed and you want to update your registrations To edit an existing registration 1 Click the Settings topic in the Control Center 2 Click User Settings Verify your fingerprint 3 Select Registrations 4 Select a registration 5 Click Edit You can change the value of an item or delete the item 6 Select the Au...

Page 202: ...on volatile memory If the computer changes ownership Toshiba recommends the following procedure 1 Click Start All Programs Protector Suite QL then click Control Center The Protector Suite Software screen is displayed 2 Click Fingerprints then Delete 3 Click Settings then Fingerprint Storage Inspector The Fingerprint Storage Inspector screen is displayed 4 If other fingerprint data is still display...

Page 203: ...iled or dirty finger may scratch the reader Do not paste stickers or write on the reader Do not touch the reader with a finger or any object with built up static electricity Observe the following before you swipe your finger on the reader whether for fingerprint enrollment registration or recognition Wash and dry your hands thoroughly Remove static electricity from your fingers by touching any met...

Page 204: ...heck your finger condition Changed conditions such as injured rough extremely dry wet soiled dirty oily soaked or swollen fingers may lower the recognition success rate Also if the fingerprint is worn down or the finger becomes thinner or fatter the recognition success rate may be lowered The fingerprint for each finger is different and unique Please ensure that only the registered or enrolled fin...

Page 205: ...prints A warning message will be displayed when recognition is abnormal or recognition is not successful within a fixed duration The recognition success rate may differ from user to user Toshiba does not guarantee that this fingerprint recognition technology will be error free Toshiba does not guarantee that the fingerprint reader will recognize the enrolled user or accurately screen out unauthori...

Page 206: ... Using passwords in the Windows operating system Setting a password lets you leave your computer secure in the knowledge that nobody can access your files When you set a password you must enter the password before you can work on your computer again Toshiba supports the following types of passwords on your computer A power on password Prevents unauthorized users from starting or restarting the com...

Page 207: ...assword as well If you set a hard disk drive user password and later forget the password YOU WILL NEVER BE ABLE TO ACCESS YOUR HARD DISK AGAIN unless you have set a hard disk drive master password 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 hard drive User level passwords The user level password is the basic...

Page 208: ...able media 6 If you want to save the password click OK and then follow the on screen instructions If you do not want to save the password click Cancel 7 Click OK on the Toshiba Password Utility window Your user password is now in effect Use it when you start the computer power on password Disabling the user level password To delete a user level password 1 Click Start All Programs Toshiba Utilities...

Page 209: ...sword secures your system with a single keystroke Use this feature when you need to leave your desk for a few minutes and do not want to turn off the computer To use an instant password press Fn and F1 simultaneously Pressing this hot key freezes the keyboard and TouchPad and blanks the screen An instant password has no effect on an optional serial mouse or trackball If you have not registered a u...

Page 210: ...e shipped with your computer may not support the master password feature When you attempt to set master password protection your computer may alert you that this feature is not supported by your drive If this happens and you want to establish a master password for your hard disk contact your network administrator for instructions Setting a hard disk drive user only password in System Setup If you ...

Page 211: ...on the screen 4 Press the spacebar to select User Only password mode 5 Press the down arrow key to move to the User Password section 6 Press the spacebar then type a password of 1 to 16 characters and press Enter You may use any combination of letters and numbers in your password 7 When System Setup prompts you to verify the password type it again and press Enter If the two passwords match System ...

Page 212: ...en press F1 key press F1 The System Setup screen appears 3 Press H to move to the HDD PASSWORD section on the screen 4 Press the spacebar then type in your user password and press Enter 5 If you want to change the password input the new password 6 When System Setup prompts you to verify the password type it again and press Enter If the two passwords match System Setup displays Registered If the tw...

Page 213: ...then click Shutdown and click OK The computer shuts down 2 Hold down the Esc key and press and hold the power switch until the on off light on the system indicator panel illuminates green for approximately one second When the following message appears on the screen Check system Then press F1 key press F1 The System Setup screen appears 3 Press H to move to the HDD PASSWORD section on the screen 4 ...

Page 214: ...ess Y Changing the master and user passwords in System Setup To change the master and user passwords in System Setup 1 Click Start then click Shutdown and click OK The computer shuts down 2 Hold down the Esc key and press and hold the power switch until the on off light on the system indicator panel illuminates green for approximately one second When the following message appears on the screen Che...

Page 215: ...Setup prompts you to confirm your change Press Y Deleting the hard disk drive master and user passwords in the System Setup HINT You must delete the hard disk drive master password before you can delete the hard disk drive user password To delete the master and user passwords in System Setup 1 Click Start then click Shutdown and click OK The computer shuts down 2 Hold down the Esc key and press an...

Page 216: ...er Password using the down arrow key 5 Press the spacebar the enter the master password and press Enter 6 If you want to delete the master password leave the space blank and press Enter twice System Setup displays Not Registered The user password will also display as Not Registered 7 Press End to save the change 8 When System Setup prompts you to confirm your change Press Y ...

Page 217: ...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 operating system or closing other ...

Page 218: ...hen 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 shuts down completely Y...

Page 219: ...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 the AC ada...

Page 220: ... on page 224 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 Th...

Page 221: ...tart the computer For more information see The computer is not accessing the hard disk or the optional external diskette drive on page 220 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 fai...

Page 222: ...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 223: ...e 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 ...

Page 224: ...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 225: ...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 226: ...he computer Disable another system component and use its resources for the new device See Fixing a problem with Device Manager on page 226 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 227: ...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 228: ... 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 online help Power and the batteries Your computer receives its power through the AC adapter and power cord cable or from the system batteries battery optional high capacity battery and real time clock RTC batte...

Page 229: ...battery may be too hot or too cold to charge properly If you think this is the probable cause let the battery reach room temperature and try again If the battery has completely discharged it will not begin charging immediately Leave the AC adapter and power cord cable connected wait 20 minutes and see if the battery is charging If the battery light is glowing after 20 minutes let the computer cont...

Page 230: ...a Web site at accessories toshiba com Refer to this site often to stay current on the most recent software and hardware options for your computer and for other product information For more information on maximizing battery power see Charging batteries on page 103 Keyboard problems If when you type strange things happen or nothing happens the problem may be related to the keyboard itself The keyboa...

Page 231: ...roblems 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 password feature by pressing Fn and F1 simultaneously If you have registered a password press any key type the password and press Enter If no password is registered press any key The screen reactiva...

Page 232: ...licking Properties This opens the Display Properties dialog box The Appearance tab of this dialog box allows you to choose the colors for the screen The Settings tab allows you to choose the screen resolution The built in screen flickers Some flickering is a normal result of the way the screen produces colors To reduce the amount of flickering try using fewer colors To change the number of colors ...

Page 233: ...xternal mode and not simultaneous mode Small bright dots appear on your TFT display when you turn on your computer Small bright dots may appear on your screen display when you turn on your PC Your display contains an extremely large number of thin film transistors TFT and is manufactured using high precision technology Any small bright dots that may appear on your display are an intrinsic characte...

Page 234: ... disk or one or more files appear to be missing Make sure you are identifying the drive by its correct name A or C Error checking Run Error checking which analyzes the directories files and File Allocation Table FAT on the disk and repairs any damage it finds To run Error checking 1 Click Start then click My Computer 2 Right click the drive you want to check 3 On the pop up menu click Properties T...

Page 235: ...rupted Refer to your software documentation for file recovery procedures Many software packages automatically create backup files You may also be able to recover lost data using utility software Consult your network administrator Some programs run correctly but others do not This is probably a configuration problem If a program does not run properly refer to its documentation and check that the ha...

Page 236: ...te the first diskette not the drive is probably causing the problem Run Error checking on the faulty diskette for instructions see Disk drive problems on page 234 Optical drive problems You cannot access a disc in the drive If the optical drive is an external drive make sure that the drive s cable is properly connected to the computer Make sure the tray which holds the CD ROM or DVD ROM is closed ...

Page 237: ...xt to the optical drive eject button on the face of the optical drive tray Never use a pencil to press the manual eject button Pencil lead can break off inside the computer and damage it Some discs run correctly but others do not Check the type of disc you are using The optical drive supports the Digital Versatile Disc DVD formats DVD ROM DVD R read only plus CD ROM CD R read only and CD RW read o...

Page 238: ... too loud Adjust the volume control PC Card problems PC Cards PCMCIA compatible include many types of devices such as a removable hard disk additional memory or a pager Most PC Card problems occur during installation and setup of new cards If you are having trouble getting one or more of these devices to work together several sections in this chapter may apply Resource conflicts can cause problems...

Page 239: ...in drivers for your PC Card and the card did not come with an operating system driver it may not work under the operating system Contact the manufacturer of the PC Card for information about using the card under the operating system PC Card checklist Make sure the card is inserted properly into the slot Make sure all cables are securely connected Occasionally a defective PC Card slips through qual...

Page 240: ...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 Device Manager to make sure each device has its own I O base address See Fixing a problem with Device Manager on page 226 for more information Since all PC Cards share the same socket each card is not required to have its ow...

Page 241: ...ognize your PC Card Refer to the PC Card documentation Removing a malfunctioning card and reinstalling it can correct many problems A PC Card error occurs Reinsert the card to make sure it is properly connected If the card is attached to an external device check that the connection is secure Refer to the card s documentation which should contain a troubleshooting section Printer problems This sect...

Page 242: ... print a short test file using Notepad If a Notepad file prints correctly the problem may be in your original file If you cannot resolve the problem contact the printer s manufacturer The printer will not print what you see on the screen Many programs display information on the screen differently from the way they print it See if your program has a print preview mode This mode lets you see your wo...

Page 243: ...heck this The other system may be busy or off line Try making a test transmission to someone else For more information regarding your system s V 92 modem visit the Toshiba Web site at pcsupport toshiba com Wireless networking problems This section provides general troubleshooting tips for networking problems specifically wireless Wi Fi networking The terms and concepts used assume a basic understa...

Page 244: ...be disrupted Verify that the Service Set Identifier SSID or network name is correct i e that it matches the SSID assigned to the access point you are attempting to connect through SSIDs are case sensitive Toshiba provides a Client Manager utility for setting and managing SSIDs Check Control Panel s Device Manager to verify that the Wi Fi adapter is recognized by Windows and that the driver is load...

Page 245: ...e sold separately into your computer s RJ45 Ethernet port If your connection problem disappears the problem lies in the Wi Fi part of your network Use the PING command to verify a connection to the gateway at 192 168 1 1 a default gateway for most wireless routers Click Start then click Run Enter Cmd and press Enter Enter PING 192 168 1 1 at the command prompt and press Enter If Request Timed Out ...

Page 246: ...e steps Right click the Wireless Network icon in the System Tray far right portion of the Windows Taskbar Click View Available Wireless Networks Select Allow me to connect to the selected wireless network even though it is not secure Windows XP will now try to establish a wireless connection The Windows XP wireless management facility does not work If you are using an external Wi Fi adapter a PC C...

Page 247: ...mes and double click Display Click on the Settings tab and check the Color Palette It should be set to High Color 16 bit If it is not set to High Color change the settings to 16 bit color and click OK 4 Clean the disc and try again A dirty drive can also cause audio problems If you have tried several discs and all fail consider sending your drive to an authorized service provider to get it cleaned...

Page 248: ... screen s display resolution 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 Settings tab 4 Next to the words Desktop Area move the slider to a lower setting such as 800 x 600 or 640 x 480 5 Click OK DVD titles games or applications appear distorted Having Stretch enab...

Page 249: ...Properties dialog box appears 3 Click the Screen Saver tab In the Screen Saver list the current screen saver is highlighted 4 Click the down arrow at the right of the current screen saver name A list of screen savers displays 5 Click and hold the up arrow by the list or move the slide to the top 6 Click None 7 Click OK Develop good computing habits Save your work frequently You can never predict w...

Page 250: ...n programs you should back up these programs as well as your data files If something goes wrong that requires you to reformat your hard disk and start again reloading all your 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...

Page 251: ...re you can easily select a previously established Control Point to turn back the clock restoring Windows to the state it was in just prior to the installation This is much easier and more effective than uninstalling the hardware or software which often leaves behind unwanted files and settings It is also easy to undo a Restore Point selection if you change your mind Follow these steps to create a ...

Page 252: ...s list may contain Restore Points that you did not create Restore Points labeled System Checkpoint were automatically created by Windows XP Other Restore Points may have been created automatically by applications when they were installed 6 Select the desired Restore Point from the list and then click Next 7 Your Windows configuration will now be restored to the state it was in when the chosen Rest...

Page 253: ...o 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 referred to as the CD window 4 Open a second Windows Explorer window by clicking Start then My Computer 5 In this second window browse to the files you wish to back up Click the down pointing a...

Page 254: ...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 255: ...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 256: ...Windows to the state it was in prior to the installation undoing any changes the installation process introduced Back up your critical data see Backing up your data to CDs with Windows XP on page 252 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 c...

Page 257: ... e mail business apps etc are working correctly and verify that important devices are still functioning 6 For each additional hardware or software item repeat these steps starting at step 1 if any of your critical data has changed or starting at step 2 if no critical data has changed If you need further assistance If you have followed the recommendations in this chapter and are still having proble...

Page 258: ...ft or just refer to the computer documentation shipped with your product For the number of a Toshiba dealer near you in the United States call 800 457 7777 Contacting Toshiba If you still need help and suspect that the problem is hardware related Toshiba offers a variety of resources to help you Toshiba s Technical Support Web site For technical support or to stay current on the most recent softwa...

Page 259: ...technical support call the Toshiba Global Support Centre Within the United States at 800 457 7777 Outside the United States at 949 859 4273 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites toshiba com Worldwide Toshiba corporate site computers toshiba com Marketing and product information in the USA accessories toshiba com Accessories information in the USA www toshiba ca Canada www toshiba Europe com Europe www ...

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Page 262: ...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 263: ... 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 264: ...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 265: ...h mode are set in the Toshiba Power Management utility For more information see Toshiba Power Saver on page 174 Fn This hot key 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 and config...

Page 266: ... 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 and configuring Hibernation mode on page 69 ...

Page 267: ...play only Built in display and external monitor simultaneously External monitor only Presentation button 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 268: ...d in your computer The wireless modes are All disabled This disables both the Bluetooth and Wi Fi modules Wi Fi enabled This enables just the Wi Fi module Bluetooth enabled This enables just the Bluetooth module All enabled This enables both Bluetooth and Wi Fi Fn This hot key enables disables the TouchPad For more information on using the TouchPad see Using the TouchPad on page 55 Sample disable ...

Page 269: ... 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 display resolution Fn This hot key turns the Zooming utility to zoom out For more information see Toshiba Zooming Utility on page 179 Fn This hot key turns the Zooming utility to zoom in For more information see Toshiba Zooming Util ity on page 179 ...

Page 270: ...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 271: ... 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 274 Search for Wireless Devices The Search for Wireless Devices utility searches for wireless LAN and Bluetoot...

Page 272: ...ess the screen saver option Getting Started This section contains information about the ConfigFree main screen and how to start and set up ConfigFree For more detailed information on setting up and using ConfigFree see the Help File included in the application Starting ConfigFree To start ConfigFree be sure the computer has a wired or wireless connection Then perform any of the following steps Mic...

Page 273: ...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 cursor to the right of the screen Sample ConfigFree Launcher Au...

Page 274: ...ns 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 Routers hubs and bridges Access points The Connectivity Doctor displays the following information WEP Used not Used Wired connection line link speed Wireless ...

Page 275: ...munication 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 wireless network device also shows information such as the network SSID and the device s Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP key settings Sample viewing device information ...

Page 276: ...o a wireless network cannot be established because the wireless communication switch is turned off the problem description screen will normally display automatically when you start the Connectivity Doctor and an exclamation point will appear next to the wireless communication switch The following checkboxes and buttons are provided on the Connectivity Doctor screen Stay onthetask tray When checked...

Page 277: ... have been detected Search for Wireless Devices can also be started from the ConfigFree Launcher For Wi Fi networks the intensity of a signal is displayed in five levels or bands The signal from the connected access point is displayed in the bands surrounding the PC icon at the center of the map The closer to the center the stronger the connection Placing the pointer over the displayed point of li...

Page 278: ...y hidden access point availability Sample viewing Wi Fi devices Creating a new wireless connection This feature is only supported on 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 scre...

Page 279: ...3 Sample dragging a device to the Access Point Sample Wireless settings screen 3 Enter the SSID WEP information and connect to the device After the Access Point is set up and added to the connection list the system displays the Connection screen rather than the Wireless settings screen NOTE ...

Page 280: ...s 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 are automatically connected Devices not yet configured launch the Add New Connection Wizard where you can configure and connect to the device Transferring files using Bluetooth There are several ways to use Bluetooth to send files to ot...

Page 281: ...3 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 Send to Bluetooth Devices ...

Page 282: ...tically Disconnecting from a Bluetooth device To disconnect from a Bluetooth device 1 Place 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 networ...

Page 283: ...ings 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 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 firew...

Page 284: ...aptured Items select the items you want to capture for this profile 10 If connecting with a wireless network select the desired Auto Switch Settings These options are unavailable if wireless devices have been disabled 11 Under Execute this program after switching click the Browse button and select the program file or Web site URL that is to start after switching to this profile For example to have...

Page 285: ...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 286: ...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 287: ...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 288: ...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 289: ...T main window SUMMIT can also 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 tabl...

Page 290: ...ess Projector Direct Link Toshiba 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...

Page 291: ...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 292: ... 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 293: ... 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 dialog box appears 3 Check Enable Wireless when cable disconnect occurs 4 Click OK If your computer is connected to multiple wireless LAN devices the Auto Swi...

Page 294: ...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 When the computer connects to an SSID in a profile a display notification window appears You can then click Switch on the window to switch profiles You can al...

Page 295: ...may appear in this user s guide AC alternating current BIOS basic input output system bps bits per second CD compact disc CD ROM compact disc read only memory CD RW compact disc rewrite memory CMOS complementary metal oxide semiconductor COM1 communications port 1 serial port COM2 communications port 2 serial port CPU central processing unit DC direct current ...

Page 296: ... table FCC Federal Communications Commission FIR fast infrared GB gigabyte HDD hard disk drive HTML Hypertext Markup Language IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers I O input output IRQ interrupt request ISP Internet service provider KB kilobyte LAN local area network LCD liquid crystal display LPT1 line printer port 1 parallel port LSI large scale integration MB megabyte MIDI Musi...

Page 297: ... simplest form there is one thin film transistor TFT for each cell This type of display works well with notebook computers because of its shallow depth and high quality color Active matrix displays are viewable from wider angles than most passive matrix displays adapter A device that provides a compatible connection between two units For example the computer s internal display adapter receives inf...

Page 298: ...ay 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 and initializes the operating system See also reboot boot disk See sy...

Page 299: ...re 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 release the primary control button adjacent to the TouchPad or the mouse but...

Page 300: ...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 301: ...ed to disk given a name by which it can be retrieved See also file double click To press and release the primary control button adjacent to the TouchPad or the mouse button rapidly twice without moving the TouchPad or mouse In the Windows operating system this refers to the TouchPad left control button or the left mouse button unless otherwise stated double density diskette A 3 5 inch diskette tha...

Page 302: ...nformation 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 file within a particular folder It consists of two parts the actual name and the file name extension See...

Page 303: ... disks that are removable By default the hard disk is referred to as drive C hardware The physical components of a computer system Compare software Hibernation A feature of many Toshiba notebook computers that saves to the hard disk the current state of your work including all open files and programs when you turn the computer off When you turn on the computer again your work is returned to the sa...

Page 304: ...ry See also cache CPU cache L1 cache LAN local area network A group of computers or other devices dispersed over a relatively limited area and connected by a communications link that enables any device to interact with any other on the network liquid crystal display LCD A type of display that uses a liquid substance between two transparent electrode panels When an electric current passes through t...

Page 305: ...en digital computers and analog telephone lines motherboard The main circuit board in the computer It contains the processor memory and other primary components MS DOS prompt See system prompt multi function drive A DVD drive that can read and write to CD and DVD media multimedia A combination of two or more media such as sound animation and video in a computer program or presentation Musical Inst...

Page 306: ...ntered by a user to verify his or her identity to the computer or the network PC Card A credit card sized expansion card designed to increase the capabilities of notebook computers PC Cards provide functions such as modem fax modem hard disk drive network adapter sound card or SCSI adapter peripheral Any device such as a printer or joystick that is attached to the computer and controlled by the co...

Page 307: ...of a removable disk resolution A measure of the sharpness of the images that can be produced by a printer or displayed on a screen For a printer resolution is expressed in dots per inch dpi For a screen it is expressed as the number of pixels available horizontally and vertically restart Synonymous with reboot To reset the computer by reloading the operating system without turning the computer off...

Page 308: ...urn the computer on again system disk A diskette that contains the operating system files needed to start the computer Any diskette can be formatted as a system disk A system disk is also called a bootable disk or a startup disk Compare non system disk system prompt The symbol in the MS DOS operating system generally a drive letter followed by a greater than sign indicating where users are to ente...

Page 309: ... trademarked term by the Wireless Capability Ethernet Alliance which 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 ho...

Page 310: ...not lasting 229 charging 47 conserving power 110 disposal 119 low charge 109 monitoring power 49 105 not charging 229 power usage hot key 112 power usage mode 265 real time clock RTC 102 removing 114 BIOS see Toshiba Hardware Setup buttons control 56 C CD creating 96 playing an audio 94 CD DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer 181 channels DMA 225 IRQ 225 checking device properties 227 cleaning the computer...

Page 311: ...22 Device Manager 226 checking properties 227 disabling a device 227 Digital Subscriber Lines DSL 135 Disk Defragmenter 78 235 disk drive corrupted damaged data files 235 missing files trouble accessing a disk 234 running slow 235 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 235 cannot read a diskette 236 connecting 62 external connecting 62 display does not look normal flickers 232 external monitor no...

Page 312: ...ag and drop 159 keyboard 158 starting 158 usingkeyboardorpointingdevice 159 viewing key assignments 161 folders displaying information 127 function keys 80 H hard disk drive Master password 209 password 207 passwords 209 secondary options 151 User password 209 hardware conflicts 224 resolving 226 HDD Protection Utility 172 headphones using 140 Help and Support Windows XP 223 Hibernation mode 64 co...

Page 313: ...r control overlay 82 Fn esse 158 function keys 80 hot keys 268 269 not working 220 overlays 81 troubleshooting 230 Windows special keys 81 M main battery removing 114 Master password 209 memory adding 54 memory module installation 54 microphone using 139 modem determining COM port 129 problem solving 242 243 resetting port to default settings 129 upgrading 129 monitor adjusting display 59 connecti...

Page 314: ...gy saving features 100 problem solving 228 Power Saver 174 power source connecting 48 power switch 53 141 power usage mode hot key 112 power usage modes 110 creating 175 customizing 176 power usage profiles 175 powering down using Standby 69 71 precautions 41 primary button 56 printer connecting 60 problem solving 241 242 printing a file 88 problem solving AC power 228 accessing disk drives 220 ba...

Page 315: ...ot found 223 warning resume failure 220 Windows will not start 220 Windows XP not working 221 programs not running correctly 235 starting 82 Web browsers 135 protection of stored data 2 R real time clock RTC battery 102 registering computer 46 removing main battery 114 PC Cards 148 restoring work 90 RJ 11 jack 131 rotating screen 73 Run dialog box 85 runningthecomputeronbatterypower 100 S safety c...

Page 316: ... 180 Toshiba Hardware Setup 182 186 Toshiba Hotkey Utility 161 Toshiba Mobile Extension 178 Toshiba Power Saver 174 Toshiba Rotation Utility 185 Toshiba SD Memory Boot Utility 190 Toshiba SD Memory Card Format Utility 176 Toshiba Tablet Access Code Utility 189 Toshiba tablet pen 144 using 146 Toshiba Zooming Utility 179 TouchPad disabling 56 enabling 56 using 55 traveling tips 120 troubleshooting ...

Page 317: ...s 135 Web content interface 123 Web sites 258 Wi Fi wireless networking 132 Windows Explorer 83 Windows Media Player 94 Windows Start menu 83 Windows XP Help and Support 223 problem solving 221 wireless interoperability 7 wireless networking 132 Wizards Dial Up Networking Wizard 132 wizards Add Printer 62 Internet Connection 138 World Wide Web 135 ...

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