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PMAD00035011
02/05

Portégé

S100 Series

User’s Guide

If you need assistance:

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Toshiba’s Support Website

pcsupport.toshiba.com

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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 182

in this guide.

Summary of Contents for S100-S1132

Page 1: ... assistance Toshiba s Support Website pcsupport toshiba com Toshiba Global Support Centre Calling within the United States 800 457 7777 Calling from outside the United States 949 859 4273 For more information see If Something Goes Wrong on page 182 in this guide ...

Page 2: ...RESPONSIBILITY FOR DAMAGE TO OR LOSS OF ANY BUSINESS PROFITS PROGRAMS DATA OR REMOVABLE STORAGE MEDIA ARISING OUT OF OR RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY THEREOF Protection of Stored Data For your important data please make periodic back up copies of all the data stored on the hard disk or other storage devices as a precaution against possible failures altera...

Page 3: ...ee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and ...

Page 4: ...ion must be provided to the telephone company The modem connects to the telephone line by means of a standard jack called the USOC RJ11C A plug and jack used to connect this equipment to the premises wiring and telephone network must comply with the applicable FCC part 68 rules and requirements adopted by the ACTA It is designed to be connected to a compatible modular jack that is also compliant T...

Page 5: ... 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 equipment is causing harm to the telephone network the telephone company may request that you disconnect the equipm...

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

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

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

Page 9: ...mpecher que cet appareil cause du brouillage au service faisant l objet d une licence il doit etre utilize a l interieur et devrait etre place loin des fenetres afin de Fournier un ecram de blindage maximal Si le matriel ou son antenne d emission est installe a l exterieur il doit faire l objet d une licence This device is restricted to indoor use due to its operation in the 5 15 GHz to 5 25 GHz f...

Page 10: ...tielles et aux autres dispositions pertinentes de la directive 1999 5 CE Par la présente TOSHIBA Corp Digital Media Network Company déclare que ce Radio LAN device est conforme aux exigences essentielles et aux autres dispositions de la directive 1999 5 CE qui lui sont applicables Swedish Härmed intygar TOSHIBA Corp Digital Media Network Company att denna Radio LAN device står I överensstämmelse m...

Page 11: ...e potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized In normal operating configuration the LCD in the upright position the distance between the antenna and the user should not be less than 20 cm The antenna s used for this transmitter must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter Antenna s used in 5 15 GHz to 5 25 GHz frequency band must be ...

Page 12: ...rence from legal communications or from industrial scientific and medical radio emission electric machinery Using this Equipment in Japan In Japan the frequency bandwidth of 2 400 MHz to 2 483 5 MHz for second generation low power data communication systems such as this equipment overlaps that of mobile object identification systems premises radio station and specified low power radio station 1 St...

Page 13: ...cation systems 3 TOSHIBA Direct PC Monday Friday 10 00 17 00 Toll Free Tel 0120 13 1100 Direct Dial 03 3457 5916 Fax 03 5444 9450 Device Authorization This device obtains the Technical Regulation Conformity Certification and 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...

Page 14: ...e is in your computer Approved Countries Regions for use for the Atheros AR5BMB 43 44 Mini PCI Wireless network adapter 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 ...

Page 15: ...Pour les enregistrements et licences veuillez contacter I IBPT Deutschland License required for outdoor installations Check with reseller for procedure to follow Anmeldung im Outdoor Bereich notwendig aber nicht genehmigungspflichtig Bitte mit Händler die Vorgehensweise abstimmen France Restricted frequency band only channels 1 to 7 2400 MHz and 2454 MHz respectively may be used outdoors in France...

Page 16: ...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 17: ...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 18: ...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 19: ...ble 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 Logo certification with Bluetooth wireless technology as defined by The Bluetooth Special Interest Group Australia Austria Belgium Canada Denmark Finland France Ge...

Page 20: ...rmation Bluetooth and Wireless LAN devices operate within the same radio frequency range and may interfere with one another If you use Bluetooth and Wireless LAN devices simultaneously you may occasionally experience a less than optimal network performance or even lose your network connection If you should experience any such problem immediately turn off either one of your Bluetooth or Wireless LA...

Page 21: ...duct specification in any country region where the product is sold In addition the product complies with the following European Union EU and EFTA This equipment complies with the R TTE directive 1999 5 EC and has been provided with the CE mark accordingly Canada Industry Canada IC This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this devic...

Page 22: ...d 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 maintaining a minimum body to antenna distance of 20 cm Refer to the Regulatory Statements as identified in the docum...

Page 23: ...f mobile object identification systems premises radio station and specified low power radio station 1 Sticker Please put the following sticker on devices incorporating this product Article 14 Unless approved for any model accredited low power radio frequency electric machinery any company trader or user shall not change the frequency increase the power or change the features and functions of the o...

Page 24: ...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 25: ...rized 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 LASER PRODUCT To use this model properly read the user s guide carefully and keep it for your future reference Never attempt to disassemble ad...

Page 26: ...ot 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 FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH REGARD TO ANY OF THE FOREGOING TOSHIBA ASSUME...

Page 27: ... Alliance Dolby Manufactured by Toshiba under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories TouchPad is a trademark of Synaptics Inc All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies Computer disposal information This product contains mercury Disposal of this material may be regulated due to ...

Page 28: ...ted 41 Selecting a place to work 41 Creating a computer friendly environment 41 Keeping yourself comfortable 42 Other precautions 46 Important information on your computer s cooling fan 48 Setting up your computer 49 Setting up your software 49 Registering your computer with Toshiba 50 Adding external devices 51 Connecting the AC adapter 51 Using the main battery 54 ...

Page 29: ...ard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media 69 Deleting the Hard Disk Recovery Utility 72 Installing drivers and applications 73 Connecting a mouse 73 Connecting a printer 74 Connecting the modem 76 Connecting other external devices 77 Using the TouchPad 77 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 78 Using the Toshiba Assist button 79 Customizing your computer s settings 81 Powering off the compute...

Page 30: ...work 95 Restoring your work 96 Backing up your files 96 Restoring your work 97 Playing audio 97 Playing DVDs 98 Inserting a disc 99 Removing a disc with the computer on 100 Removing a disc with the computer off 101 Caring for CDs and DVDs 101 Powering down the computer 102 Turn Off or Shut down command 103 Restart command 103 Hibernation command 104 Standby command 104 Using Turn Off or Shut down ...

Page 31: ...arging the main battery 118 Charging the RTC battery 119 Monitoring main battery power 121 Determining remaining battery power 121 What to do when the main battery runs low 122 Setting battery alarms 123 Conserving battery power 123 Setting a power usage mode 124 Changing the main battery 125 Removing the battery from the computer 125 Taking care of your battery 128 Safety precautions 128 Maximizi...

Page 32: ...38 Removing a module from the Slim SelectBay 139 Inserting a module into the Slim SelectBay 140 Using PC Cards 140 Hot swapping PC Cards 140 Inserting a PC Card 141 Removing a PC Card 142 Using a Secure Digital SD card 143 Inserting an SD card 143 Removing an SD card 144 Using the i LINK port 145 Chapter 5 Enhancing Productivity 146 Windows XP special features 146 Personalizing your desktop 147 Cu...

Page 33: ...162 Viewing existing key assignments 164 Changing or removing existing key assignments 164 Hotkey utility 165 Mobile Extension Service Configuration 166 TOSHIBA Assist 167 Customizing Your Computer 168 Network 169 Security 169 TOSHIBA Button Controls 169 TOSHIBA Power Saver 170 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 172 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 174 Hard disk drive passwords 175 Setting a hard disk drive user only ...

Page 34: ...system can help you 188 Resolving a hardware conflict 189 A plan of action 189 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own 190 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 191 Memory problems 193 Power and the batteries 194 Keyboard problems 195 Display problems 196 Disk drive problems 198 DVD ROM or multi function drive problems 201 Sound system problems 202 PC Card problems 202 Printer problems 205 Modem p...

Page 35: ...9 Display brightness 219 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 220 Zooming applications in out 220 Keyboard hot keys 221 Appendix B Power Cord Cable Connectors 222 USA and Canada 222 United Kingdom 222 Australia 222 Europe 222 Getting Started 224 Starting ConfigFree 224 ConfigFree Utilities 225 Connectivity Doctor 225 Search for Wireless Devices 227 Profile Settings 230 Quick Connect 232 Using the Au...

Page 36: ... multimedia computers With your new Toshiba notebook computer your access to information can accompany you wherever you go You will find that the Microsoft Windows XP Professional operating system is already installed on your computer It offers exciting features and easy Internet access ...

Page 37: ...es and system component options availability are all subject to change without notice For the most up to date product information about your computer or to stay current with the various computer software or hardware options visit Toshiba s Web site at pcsupport toshiba com This guide This guide introduces the computer s features You can Read the entire guide from beginning to end Skim through and ...

Page 38: ...ness of the risk and the icons highlight these instructions as follows Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury Indicates a pote...

Page 39: ...bout the computer HINT This icon denotes 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 toshi...

Page 40: ... programs to complement its limited warranty 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 pcsupport toshiba com If you have a problem or need to contact Toshiba see If Something Goes Wrong on page 182 ...

Page 41: ...d designed to be used in a variety of circumstances and locations Creating a computer friendly environment Place the computer on a flat surface that is large enough for the computer and any other items you are using such as a printer Leave enough space around the computer and other equipment to provide adequate ventilation Otherwise they may overheat To keep your computer in prime operating condit...

Page 42: ...mputer does not operate correctly after you turn it back on contact your Toshiba service representative or your network administrator Keeping yourself comfortable Strain and stress injuries are becoming more common as people spend more time using their computers With a little care and proper use of the equipment you can work comfortably throughout the day Using the computer keyboard incorrectly ma...

Page 43: ...or the top of the screen should be no higher than eye level If you use a paper holder set it at about the same height and distance as the screen Seating and posture When using your computer maintain good posture with your body relaxed and your weight distributed evenly Proper seating is a primary factor in reducing work strain Some people find a backless chair more comfortable than a conventional ...

Page 44: ...pport cushions are available at many office supply stores Sit with your back straight so that your knees hips and elbows form approximately 90 degree angles when you work Avoid slumping forward or leaning back too far Lighting Proper lighting can improve the visibility of the display and reduce eyestrain Position the display panel or external monitor so that sunlight or bright indoor lighting does...

Page 45: ...variety of tasks into your working day Finding ways to break up the routine can reduce stress and improve your efficiency Take frequent breaks to change position stretch your muscles and relieve your eyes A break of two or three minutes every half hour is more effective than a long break after several hours Avoid performing repetitive activities for long periods Intersperse such activities with ot...

Page 46: ...surface of the computer If the computer is used for long periods its case can become very warm You should avoid prolonged physical contact with the case to prevent skin irritation Some PC Cards can become hot with prolonged use Overheating of a PC Card can result in errors or instability in its operation Be careful when you remove a PC Card that has been used for a long period Never apply heavy pr...

Page 47: ...rious injury or permanent damage to the PC Do not turn on the power again until you have taken the PC to an authorized service center Never turn off the computer if a drive 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 Keep the computer and disks away from objects that generate strong magnetic fields s...

Page 48: ...CPU by drawing outside air into the computer The cooling fan may be located on the bottom of the computer To prevent possible overheating of the CPU make sure the air intake on the cooling fan is not blocked The fan draws in air by creating a vacuum If the fan is blocked it could cause the CPU to run at a lower performance level or cause the computer to shut down Loose items such as notebook and t...

Page 49: ...he AC adapter See Connecting the AC adapter on page 51 To register your computer online or to sign up for an Internet account you must connect the built in modem to a telephone line See Connecting the modem on page 76 Setting up your software The names of windows displayed and the order in which windows appear may vary according to your software setup choices The first time you turn on your comput...

Page 50: ...cess Once you click the final screen your computer restarts automatically Registering your computer with Toshiba Product registration is strongly recommended and allows Toshiba to send the Customer periodic updates announcements and special offers applicable to the product Product registration can be completed during the initial start up process of your computer If you opt not to register at that ...

Page 51: ...ting a mouse on page 73 Connect a full size keyboard see Connecting a keyboard on page 136 Connect an external monitor see Using an external monitor on page 136 Connect a local printer see Connecting a printer on page 74 Install PC Cards see Using PC Cards on page 140 Connecting the AC adapter Your computer requires power to operate Use the power cord cable and AC adapter to connect the computer t...

Page 52: ... the User s Guide Connecting the power cord cable to a live electrical outlet should be the last step otherwise the adapter DC output plug could hold an electrical charge and cause an electrical shock or minor bodily injury when touched As a general safety precaution avoid touching any metal parts Use only the AC adapter supplied with your computer or an equivalent adapter that is compatible Use o...

Page 53: ...r handling The AC power light on the indicator panel glows green The computer s main battery light gives you an indication of the main battery s current charge Glows amber while the main battery is being charged AC adapter connected Glows green when the main battery is fully charged Is unlit when the battery has discharged the battery is not charging or the AC adapter is not plugged into the compu...

Page 54: ...ts main battery already installed Before using the main battery to power the computer you must first charge it To charge the main battery leave the computer plugged into a live wall outlet for at least six hours with the computer turned off After that the main battery will be completely charged and ready to power the computer TECHNICAL NOTE The RTC battery does not charge while the computer is tur...

Page 55: ... display panel To avoid damaging the display panel do not force it beyond the point where it moves easily Never lift or move the computer using the display panel Small bright dots may appear on your TFT display when you turn on your computer Your display contains an extremely large number of thin film transistors TFTs and is manufactured using high precision technology Any small bright dots that m...

Page 56: ...ned to accommodate all possible configurations for an entire product Series Your selected model may not have all the features and specifications corresponding to all of the icons or switches shown on the notebook chassis unless you have selected all those features This information applies to all the features and icons described in this guide Below are examples of some of the many possible icons us...

Page 57: ...has completely loaded The AC power light glows green when the computer is connected to an external power source The main battery light Glows amber while the main battery is being charged AC adapter connected Glows green when the main battery is fully charged Is unlit when the battery has discharged the battery is not charging or the AC adapter is not plugged into the computer or AC outlet The hard...

Page 58: ...y if you use complex software or process large amounts of data Additional memory comes in various capacities 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 accessories toshiba com Installing a memory module One slot is available for adding a memory module You will need a standar...

Page 59: ...from Stand By mode Warning Resume Failure Press Any Key To Continue If the computer hangs up when you turn it on perform the following Press the power button and hold it down for at least ten seconds then turn the power on again 4 If the computer is on click Start Turn off computer The Turn off computer window appears 5 Click Turn Off The operating system turns off the computer 6 Unplug and remove...

Page 60: ...8 375 ver 2 3 2 Base of the computer 9 Loosen the screw that secures the memory slot cover then remove the memory slot cover Loosening the memory slot cover screw 10 Place the cover in a safe place so that you can retrieve them later Memory slot cover ...

Page 61: ...uter 11 Remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging 12 Insert the memory module in the slot and gently press it down into place The clips on either side of the module will click to secure the module Inserting the memory module 13 Seat the memory slot cover and secure it with the screw 14 When you turn the computer on it should automatically recognize the total memory capacity Removi...

Page 62: ...pears when you turn on the power Warning Resume Failure Press Any Key To Continue If the computer hangs up when you turn it on perform the following Press the power button and hold it down for at least ten seconds then turn the power on again 2 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down and remove the main battery module 3 Loosen the screw that secures the memory slot cover then rem...

Page 63: ...CHNICAL NOTE You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Your computer has been configured with a hard disk partition to allow you to recover your hard disk drive or reinstall selected applications and software features or utilities It is strongly recommended that you create recovery CDs DVDs before using your system For more informatio...

Page 64: ...your computer Creating Recovery CDs DVDs Copying the Hard Drive Recovery Utilities to CD or DVD gives you the ability to recover your hard disk drive and reclaim additional hard disk space used to store the Hard Drive Recovery Utilities on your computer The system will prompt you to insert the appropriate number of CDs or DVDs to copy the Hard Drive Recovery Utilities If your optical disk drive is...

Page 65: ...lications original bundled drivers and applications or both the recovery files and applications 4 Click Burn 5 Insert the first CD or DVD into your computer s CD DVD writable drive when prompted 6 Follow the on screen prompts for completing the copy process For more information on using the Recovery media you have created with the preceding steps see Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery med...

Page 66: ...computer s HDD 1 Make sure the computer is turned off 2 Press and hold the 0 zero key on your keyboard while powering on the computer When the computer powers on the TOSHIBA HDD Recovery Utility screen displays Sample TOSHIBA HDD Recovery Utility screen Recovering the original factory image recommended Recovering a hard disk drive to its factory default setting deletes all partitions on the hard d...

Page 67: ...rmation on the recovered drive will be lost Be sure to save your work first If you have created other partitions for example a D drive those partitions and any information on them will not be affected and remain intact To recover only your C drive 1 Press 2 on the keyboard when the TOSHIBA HDD Recovery Utility screen displays A confirmation message appears reminding you that all information on the...

Page 68: ...n displays A confirmation message appears reminding you that all partitions will be reformatted and all information will be lost during the recovery process Be sure you have saved your work before proceeding 2 Click Yes to begin the restoration and to specify the size of the C drive Press the Left Right Arrow keys to increase decrease the C drive size by 1 GB Press the Up Down Arrow keys to increa...

Page 69: ...r CD DVD drive and power on the computer When the computer powers on the TOSHIBA HDD Recovery Utility screen displays Sample TOSHIBA HDD Recovery Utility screen Recovering the original factory image recommended Recovering a hard disk drive to its factory default setting deletes all partitions on the hard disk drive and your information will be lost Be sure to save your work first 1 Press 1 on the ...

Page 70: ...e partitions and any information on them will not be affected and remain intact To recover only your C drive 1 Press 2 on the keyboard when the TOSHIBA HDD Recovery Utility screen displays A confirmation message appears reminding you that all information on the C drive will be lost during the recovery process Be sure you have saved your work before proceeding 2 Click Yes to begin the restoration O...

Page 71: ...ge appears reminding you that all partitions will be reformatted and all data will be lost during the recovery process Be sure you have saved your work before proceeding 2 Click Yes to begin the restoration Once complete a message displays that the HDD has been recovered 3 Press any key on your keyboard to restart the computer Checking the HDD operating status After restoring your hard disk drive ...

Page 72: ...overy Partition When the computer powers on the Delete Hard Disk Recovery Utility warning screen displays Sample Delete Hard Disk Recovery Utility screen 2 Click OK to continue 3 When the following warning screen displays click OK to confirm After the Delete Hard Disk Recovery Utility has completed it assigns the appropriate drive letter for example E drive for the extra space and formats the driv...

Page 73: ...king Start All Programs then Hard Disk Recovery Utilities 2 Click Next 3 Click the item s you want to install 4 Click Install 5 Follow the on screen prompts to complete the installation process Connecting a mouse You may want to use a USB compatible mouse instead of the TouchPad the computer s built in pointing device To connect the mouse to your computer or the optional Advanced Port Replicator I...

Page 74: ...etermine if the printer is USB compatible check its documentation If it is USB compatible you can connect the printer while the computer is on To make the connection you need a suitable USB cable which may come with your printer Otherwise you can purchase one from a computer or electronics store TECHNICAL NOTE Some printers require a specific installation process Refer to your printer installation...

Page 75: ...require a specific installation process Refer to your printer installation guide for instructions If you have a printer follow these steps to set it up for the first time You only need to set up the printer once 1 Click Start Printers and Faxes The Printers and Faxes window appears 2 Click Add a Printer The Add Printer Wizard appears Sample Add Printer Wizard 3 Follow the on screen instructions to...

Page 76: ...ect it to a standard voice grade telephone line 1 Locate the modem port on the back of your computer 2 Plug one end of a telephone cable purchased separately into the modem port on the back of the computer Connecting the telephone cable to the modem port 3 Connect the other end of the telephone cable to the RJ11 wall jack of a standard voice grade telephone line Connecting to a wall jack ...

Page 77: ...ther external USB compatible devices such as a keyboard and diskette drive see the Expansion Options chapter on page 132 Using the TouchPad The TouchPad the small smooth square cutout located in front of the keyboard is sensitive to touch and enables you to move the cursor with the stroke of a finger Simply move your finger on the TouchPad in the direction you d like to move the cursor To move the...

Page 78: ... the pointer cursor is positioned you can double tap the TouchPad or click the buttons to open a program or file or to get information about an icon The control buttons are adjacent to the TouchPad and are used like the buttons on a mouse The primary control button is the left one and corresponds to the left mouse button To double click press the primary button twice in rapid succession The functi...

Page 79: ...use Properties window closes 8 Close the Printers and Other Hardware window 9 Close the Control Panel window The Fn F9 shortcut can be used to enable or disable the TouchPad see Hot Keys on page 213 Using the Toshiba Assist button The Toshiba Assist button the left hand button located to the left of the keyboard activates the Toshiba Assist This gives you quick access to some common functions You ...

Page 80: ... 2 Select Toshiba Controls This displays the Toshiba Controls Properties dialog box 3 Select the box under the TOSHIBA Assist button section to bring up the available options There are six options available when assigning a function to the TOSHIBA Assist button TOSHIBA Assist Starts your Internet browser Internet Explorer Starts your email Outlook Express Directs the display to a TV through the S ...

Page 81: ...o customize your power usage settings For more information see Changing the main battery on page 125 There are additional custom settings you can choose See Toshiba Utilities on page 160 Powering off the computer It s a good idea to power 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 thou...

Page 82: ...n see Powering off the computer on page 81 Never turn off the computer while any drive is in use Doing so may damage the media in use and result in loss of data Closing the display panel When you are finished using the computer power off and close the display panel to keep dust and dirt out of the computer If you close the display panel while the computer is still on one of these actions will occu...

Page 83: ...r This section gives tips on cleaning and moving your computer For information about taking care of your computer s main battery see Safety precautions on page 128 Cleaning the computer Keep liquids including cleaning fluid out of the computer s keyboard speaker grille and other openings Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to clean the comput...

Page 84: ...puter lock You may want to secure your computer to a heavy object such as your desk The easiest way to do this is to purchase an optional PORT Noteworthy computer lock cable Sample PORT Noteworthy computer lock cable To secure the computer 1 Loop 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 locki...

Page 85: ...til you save it to the disk If the network you are using goes down and you must restart your computer to reconnect or your battery runs out of charge while you are working you will lose all work since you last saved See Saving your work on page 91 for further information HINT Some programs have an automatic save feature which you can turn on This feature saves your file to the hard disk at preset ...

Page 86: ...iles you receive via diskette email or download from the Internet Take frequent breaks to avoid repetitive motion injuries and eyestrain Do not turn off the computer if a drive indicator light indicates a drive is active Turning off the computer while it is reading from or writing to a disk may damage the disk the drive or both Before turning off the computer use the Turn off computer command or S...

Page 87: ...eys Typing with the character keys is very much like typing on a typewriter except that The spacebar creates a space character instead of just passing over an area of the page The lowercase l el and the number 1 are not interchangeable The uppercase O oh and the number 0 are not interchangeable The Caps Lock key changes only the alphabet keys to uppercase the number and symbol keys are not affecte...

Page 88: ...ard has only one Enter and one Ctrl key Most of the time this does not matter However some programs assign separate functions to the right and left Ctrl and Alt keys or to the regular and numeric pad Enter keys on the full sized keyboard Using the Fn key you can simulate these separate keys as follows Press Fn and Ctrl simultaneously to simulate the Ctrl key on the right side of the enhanced keybo...

Page 89: ... are using For more information see your program documentation Hot keys When used in combination with the Fn key function keys marked with icons run programmed functions specific to your computer For more information see Hot Keys on page 213 Windows special keys Windows special keys The keyboard provides two keys that have special functions The Start key opens the Start menu The Application key ha...

Page 90: ...numbers on their right front are the numeric overlay keys To turn the numeric overlay on press Fn and F11 simultaneously The numeric mode light on the keyboard indicator panel glows when the numeric overlay is on To turn off the numeric overlay hold down the Fn key and press F11 again The numeric mode light on the keyboard indicator panel goes out Using the overlay for cursor control To turn the c...

Page 91: ...your information will be lost Your computer can be configured to warn you when the battery is running low see Setting battery alarms on page 123 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 tha...

Page 92: ... a different name File names The Windows XP 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 characters You may use all the letters and numbers on the keyboard plus these characters _ and Typically a file name also has an extension consisting ...

Page 93: ...r file correctly HINT By default the Windows XP operating system does not show file extensions For information on showing or hiding file extensions see your Windows XP online help Printing your work Verify that the Windows XP operating system is set up for your printer as described in Connecting a printer on page 74 TECHNICAL NOTE You only need to set up the printer the first time you connect it I...

Page 94: ...ange of pages and number of copies to print 4 Click Print Connecting an optional external diskette drive Some operations such as creating a password service diskette require a diskette drive designed for use with 3 5 inch diskettes Sample optional external USB diskette drive To connect an optional external USB diskette drive connect the cable to one of the USB ports ...

Page 95: ...store Wizard You can choose the files and the type of backup you want to perform 1 Connect the backup device to your computer as shown in the manufacturer s instructions 2 Click Start All Programs Accessories System Tools Backup The Backup or Restore Wizard window appears Sample Backup or Restore Wizard window 3 Follow the on screen instructions ...

Page 96: ...n copy entire sections of your hard disk to another device such as a tape drive or to your network partition To back up to a writeable CD optional diskette drive or other media 1 Insert the media into the appropriate drive 2 Click Start then click My Computer 3 Double click the drive that contains the file you want to copy 4 Double click the folder that contains the file then click the file you wa...

Page 97: ...se the Restore page in the backup program Look in the online Help or your operating system documentation for information on restoring files Playing audio Insert an audio CD and close the disc tray The computer automatically detects a disc in the drive and opens the Audio CD window To play an audio CD select the Play Audio CD using Windows Media Player option and click OK Sample Audio CD window The...

Page 98: ...n the CD Player control panel To stop the CD click the Stop button Before using headphones to listen to an audio CD turn the volume dial down Playing the CD with the volume set too high could damage your ears Playing DVDs If you are using a DVD ROM drive or multi function drive you can watch DVD movies using the InterVideo WinDVD application Using Windows Explorer browse to the C Toshiba WinDVD fo...

Page 99: ...For optimum DVD performance it is recommended that you play DVDs while running the computer on AC power In addition your computer s Power Saver utility can be used to select a power level setting for DVD playback Inserting a disc Before playing an audio CD turn the volume down Playing the compact disc at maximum volume could damage your ears To turn the volume down access the Volume Control progra...

Page 100: ...to touch the drive s lens located underneath the drive s spindle or the area around it Doing so could cause the drive to malfunction 5 Gently press the center of the disc onto the spindle until it locks into place Make sure the disc is properly positioned on the spindle If you position the disc incorrectly it can jam the disc tray 6 Close the disc tray by pressing gently on the center of the tray ...

Page 101: ...ng a disc with the computer off 1 Insert a slender object such as a straightened paper clip into the manual eject button access hole Never use a pencil to press the manual eject button Pencil lead can break off inside the computer and damage it 2 Pull the tray fully open remove the disc and place it in its protective cover 3 Close the disc tray by pressing gently on the center of the tray until it...

Page 102: ... rubbing alcohol Let the disc dry completely before inserting it in the drive TECHNICAL NOTE If you record MP3 files you will only be able to play them on a device capable of playing MP3 files Powering down the computer Pushing the power button before shutting down the Windows operating system could cause you to lose your work Make sure the system indicator panel s disk light and the drive in use ...

Page 103: ...ows XP Professional operating system uses Turn Off if you are not connected to a Windows network server domain server It uses Shut down if you are connected to a Windows network server domain server Factors to consider when choosing Turn Off or Shut down No power is used while the computer is turned off This is the most efficient mode if you will be away from your computer for an extended time Res...

Page 104: ...hard disk no data is lost if the battery discharges while the computer is in Hibernation mode When starting up again this choice uses less time and battery power than the Turn Off or Shut down option But it uses a little more time and battery power to start up than the Standby option because information is being retrieved from the hard disk instead of from memory On restarting the computer returns...

Page 105: ...t it and opens all the programs and files you were using If you power down using the Standby command and the battery discharges fully your information will be lost Be sure to save your work often Using Turn Off or Shut down If you are not connected to a Windows network server domain server power off the computer as follows To turn off the computer 1 Click Start Turn off computer The Turn off compu...

Page 106: ...hut down from the drop down list 3 Click OK The computer shuts down completely Turning off more quickly In addition to the method described above you can turn off the computer by pressing the power button To use this method you first need to turn on the feature in TOSHIBA Power Saver 1 Click Start Control Panel The Control Panel window appears 2 Click Performance and Maintenance 3 Click the TOSHIB...

Page 107: ...op down lists When I press the power button Set this option to Shutdown if you want the computer to turn off when you press the power button When I close the lid Set this option to Shutdown if you want the computer to turn off when you close the display panel 6 Click Apply 7 Click OK to close the TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window then close the Control Panel ...

Page 108: ...een Using Hibernation Enabling the Hibernation command Hibernation is a default setting If it should become disabled you can enable it as follows 1 Click Start Control Panel The Control Panel window appears 2 Click Performance and Maintenance 3 Click the TOSHIBA Power Saver icon The TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window appears 4 Click on the Setup Action tab Sample TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties ...

Page 109: ...you close the display panel 6 Click Apply 7 Click OK to close the TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window then close the Control Panel Going into Hibernation mode If you are not connected to a Windows network server domain server power off the computer using the Hibernation command as follows 1 Click Start Turn off computer The Turn off computer window appears Sample Turn off computer window with sh...

Page 110: ...state of the system including all open programs and files to the hard disk and then powers down completely Going into Hibernation mode more quickly You can also put the computer into Hibernation mode in three ways By pressing the hotkey combination Fn F4 By pressing the power button By closing the display panel Starting again from Hibernation Use these instructions to restart the computer when you...

Page 111: ...es the state of all open programs and files to memory turns off the display and goes into a low power mode The on off light blinks amber indicating the machine is in Standby mode If you are connected to a Windows network server domain server power down the computer using the Standby command as follows 1 Click the Start button then select Shut down The Shut Down window appears 2 Select Stand by fro...

Page 112: ...uickly You can also put the computer into Standby mode in three ways By pressing the hot key combination Fn F3 By pressing the power button By closing the display panel To put the computer into Standby mode when you press the power button or close the display panel you must preset the mode 1 Click Start Control Panel The Control Panel window appears 2 Click Performance and Maintenance 3 Click the ...

Page 113: ...tandby mode when you press the power button When I close the lid Set this option to Standby so that the computer will go into Standby mode when you close the display panel When the system standby time has passed Set this option to Standby if you want the computer to automatically go into Standby mode when you haven t used it for a specified amount of time You can set the System standby time on the...

Page 114: ... Starting again from Standby Use these instructions to restart the computer when you enter Standby mode by closing the display panel When using AC power open the display panel When using battery power open the display panel and press the power button until the on off light changes to green The computer returns to the screen you were previously using ...

Page 115: ...a number of other features that enhance its energy efficiency Many of these energy saving features have been set by Toshiba We recommend you leave these features active allowing your computer to operate at its maximum energy efficiency so that you can use it for longer periods while traveling Running the computer on battery power The computer contains a removable Lithium Ion Li Ion high capacity b...

Page 116: ...intains 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 129 for procedures If the computer is continuously operated on AC power either through an AC adapter or a docking station if applicable to your system for an extended period more than a month the battery may fail to retain a charg...

Page 117: ...e information It maintains this information for up to a month while the computer is turned off TECHNICAL NOTE The RTC battery does not charge while the computer is turned off even when AC power is attached The RTC battery charges when the computer is powered on Power management Your computer ships with the power management options preset to a configuration that will provide the most stable operati...

Page 118: ...management settings and features used The battery needs to be charged before you can use it to power the computer Never leave batteries in the battery charger for more than a week at a time Doing so may reduce the potential charge of the battery Use only battery chargers designed to work with your notebook computer You can order a Toshiba battery charger from Toshiba s Web site at accessories tosh...

Page 119: ...nditions The battery is extremely hot or cold To ensure that the battery charges to its full capacity wait until it reaches room temperature The battery is almost completely discharged Leave the power connected and the battery should begin charging after a few minutes Once the battery is fully charged we recommend that you operate your computer on battery power until the battery discharges complet...

Page 120: ...s low the real time clock and calendar may display the incorrect time and date or stop working To recharge the RTC battery plug the computer into a live electrical outlet and leave the computer powered on for 24 hours 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...

Page 121: ...arge the main battery or plug in the AC Adapter Determining remaining battery power Wait at least 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 then click Control Panel 2 Click Performance and Maintenance 3 Click the Toshiba Power Saver i...

Page 122: ...e main battery Put the computer in Hibernation mode and replace the main battery with a charged spare Connect the computer to the optional high capacity battery Save your work and turn off the computer If you do not manage to do any of these things before the main battery completely runs out of power the computer automatically enters Hibernation mode and turns itself off Hibernation mode keeps tra...

Page 123: ...k the TOSHIBA Power Saver icon 3 Click the Setup Action tab 4 Configure the Alarm settings to suit your needs Conserving battery power How long a fully charged battery pack lasts when you are using the computer depends on a number of factors such as How the computer is configured How much you use the display panel instead of an external monitor How much you use the hard disk and other drives Wheth...

Page 124: ...nging the options that appear in the Power Saver Properties dialog box and clicking OK you can reconfigure that function You may choose a power saving management strategy to best suit your computing needs If you are running on batteries and the programs that you are using do not require a lot of system resources you may experience longer work sessions by enabling the Normal setting Any options tha...

Page 125: ... casing or short circuit the terminals When your main battery has run out of power you have two options plug in the AC Adapter or install a fresh main battery TECHNICAL NOTE To avoid losing any data save your files and then either completely shut down your computer or put it into Hibernation mode before changing the main battery Removing the battery from the computer 1 Save your work 2 Power off t...

Page 126: ... battery 5 375 x 8 375 ver 2 3 2 5 If the battery release lock is in the locked position slide it toward the unlocked position Sample battery release lock 6 Slide the battery release latch to release the battery Sample battery release latch ...

Page 127: ...y If the battery is leaking or its case is cracked put on protective gloves to handle it and discard it immediately following the advice in Disposing of used batteries on page 130 8 Wipe the terminals of the charged battery with a clean cloth to ensure a good connection 9 Insert the charged battery into the slot until the latch clicks Sample inserting the charged battery ...

Page 128: ...f your battery and prolong its life Safety precautions If the battery pack produces an odor overheats or changes color or shape while it is being used or charged turn off the computer s power immediately and disconnect the power cord from the power socket Carefully remove the battery pack from the computer Do not try to disassemble a battery pack Do not overcharge or reverse charge a battery Overc...

Page 129: ...The battery pack could explode Maximizing battery life To maximize the life of your battery pack At least once a month disconnect the computer from a power source and operate it on battery power until the battery pack fully discharges Before doing so follow the steps below 1 Turn off the computer s power 2 Disconnect the AC adapter and turn on the computer s power If it does not turn on go to step...

Page 130: ...If you are not going to use the computer for more than eight hours disconnect the AC adapter Store spare battery packs in a cool dry place out of direct sunlight Disposing of used batteries The life of a battery pack should last for years depending on use When the battery pack needs replacing the main battery light flashes amber shortly after you have fully recharged the battery You must discard a...

Page 131: ... you need elsewhere call Toshiba at 800 457 7777 Traveling tips The environmental precautions listed in Selecting a place to work on page 41 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...

Page 132: ... accessories toshiba com Using your computer at the office By connecting an external full size keyboard an external monitor a mouse and a printer you can work with your computer as if it were a standard office model You can connect a monitor and USB compatible devices such as the keyboard mouse and printer directly to the computer or to the optional Advanced Port Replicator III For information on ...

Page 133: ... the devices For more information see the accessories information package that comes with the device or visit accessories toshiba com Optional Advanced Port Replicator III The optional Advanced Port Replicator III enhances your mobility because it provides ports that enable you to connect to many expansion devices The replicator provides more USB ports than the computer enabling you to use more US...

Page 134: ...e optional Advanced Port Replicator III connects to the expansion port on the bottom of the computer When the port replicator is attached and the power is on a small light illuminates Attaching the optional Advanced Port Replicator III to the computer 1 Make sure the computer is turned off 2 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer including the AC adapter cord cable 3 Locate the exp...

Page 135: ...n the back of the computer or to any of the USB ports on the optional Advanced Port Replicator III You can also attach it while the computer is on Optional external USB diskette drive and connector cable TECHNICAL NOTE You may attach the optional external USB diskette drive while the computer is on or off If you attempt to access the drive when it is not attached to the computer you will receive a...

Page 136: ...compatible Connecting a keyboard You can connect a USB keyboard while the computer is on To connect the keyboard to the computer or the optional Advanced Port Replicator III gently push the keyboard cable into the USB port Using an external monitor If you prefer to use an external monitor you can attach one to your computer s RGB monitor port or to the RGB monitor port on the optional Advanced Por...

Page 137: ...uilt in display panel If your external monitor can display high resolution video modes greater than 800 x 600 you can take advantage of this feature by changing the video mode in Display Properties in the Control Panel Using both screens simultaneously You can view information on the computer s built in display and an external monitor simultaneously The size of the display image on each screen dep...

Page 138: ...ives you additional flexibility By inserting and removing Slim SelectBay 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 Slim SelectBay DVD ROM drive This drive can also be used as a standard CD ROM drive CD R RW drive Multi function drive DVD Multi drive H...

Page 139: ...puter or to the computer itself 1 Turn off the computer You may also hot swap a module in the Slim SelectBay Stop the module by clicking the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the System tray After the module is stopped it is safe to remove 2 Turn the computer upside down and locate the Slim SelectBay module 3 Slide the Slim SelectBay latch toward the back of the computer 4 While holding the latch sli...

Page 140: ...keep dust and dirt out of the computer If you are not using a PC Card leave the insert in place If you are using a PC Card remove the insert and keep it in a safe place for future use Most PC Cards conform to the PCMCIA Personal Computer Memory Card International Association standard TECHNICAL NOTE For PCMCIA compatible PC Cards check the package to make sure they conform to the PCMCIA 2 1 standar...

Page 141: ... included in the operating system To install a PC Card 1 Locate the PC Card slot on your computer Inserting a PC Card into the slot 2 Insert the PC Card in the slot 3 When the card is almost all the way into the slot push firmly but gently to ensure a good connection with the computer do not force the card into position Hot swapping precautions Although you can insert a PC Card at any time remembe...

Page 142: ...ce A single SCSI PC Card enables you to connect several SCSI devices to your computer at the same time Before removing a PC Card stop it by clicking the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the system tray Removing a PC Card 1 Click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the system tray PC Card eject button 2 Press the PC Card eject button once to extend it then press it again to remove the card The PC Card...

Page 143: ...her use the following procedure 1 Format the target SD card in the same format as the source SD card 2 Insert the source SD card 3 Create a temporary folder on the hard disk drive 4 Copy the contents of the source SD card into the temporary folder you created in step 3 5 Remove the source SD card 6 Insert the target SD card created in step 1 7 Copy the file contents from the temporary folder to th...

Page 144: ...card inward to release it The card pops out slightly 4 Lift the left side of the computer grasp the card and pull it straight out Another method for removing an SD memory card is as follows 1 Click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the system tray 2 Click Safely Remove SD Memory Card Drive Drive D 3 When the message displays that it is safe to remove hardware press the card inward to release it T...

Page 145: ...devices to the i LINK port In addition to high speed the i LINK port also supports isochronous data the delivery of data at a guaranteed rate This makes it ideal for devices that transfer high levels of data in real time such as video devices As with USB ports the i LINK port supports both Plug and Play automatic configuration and hot swapping the ability to connect and disconnect devices while th...

Page 146: ...ures and enhancements 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 ...

Page 147: ...at 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 Unif...

Page 148: ...b 4 Click the Customize Desktop button 5 Click the Web tab The operating system displays a list of items to add to the desktop 6 To view additional components click New The New Desktop Item dialog box appears 7 To browse the Gallery for more components to add click Visit Gallery In order to browse an active Internet connection must be established 8 To select some other Web site type the address of...

Page 149: ...r own window instead of in the same window Folders are accompanied by a list of common tasks instead of being displayed alone The options you choose determine how you browse in the operating system regardless of whether you start from the desktop My Computer Windows Explorer or Internet Explorer For more information about changing your desktop style enter desktop in the Help and Support Index Choo...

Page 150: ...Personalizing individual windows Just as you can display a Web page on your desktop you can also display a Web page in an individual window If you subscribe to the Web page it can be automatically updated on a regular basis For example using this Web integration feature you can monitor weather game scores stock prices or headlines all in the window of your choice ...

Page 151: ...information presented in the window and automatically displays the appropriate toolbar buttons and menus You can also add these toolbars to the taskbar Sample toolbar locations The elements you can add to the top of the window are Toolbar element Description Standard buttons Displays buttons for commonly used commands such as copying pasting deleting items changing views and browsing backward and ...

Page 152: ...ow to use the folder This means displaying an individual window as a Web page 1 Open the Start menu and select My Computer 2 Open the folder you want to view as a Web page 3 In the Tools menu select Folder Options 4 In the Tasks section click the button for Show common tasks in folders 5 Click Apply then OK Address Bar Opens Web pages programs folders or documents By default the address bar shows ...

Page 153: ... folder on the left give the window the appearance of a Web page Setting up for communications In order 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 computer A telephone line A browser or communications program An Internet Service Provider ISP or online service if you plan to use the Internet ...

Page 154: ... the operating system 1 Click Start click Control Panel then Printers and Other Hardware The Control Panel opens 2 Click Phone and Modem options The Phone and Modem options window appears 3 Click the Modems tab A location box appears 4 Make a note of the COM port number shown in the Attached to field 5 To verify that the modem is set up properly double click the COM port to which your modem is con...

Page 155: ...sable the LAN port 1 Click Start and then click Control Panel 2 Click Performance and Maintenance 3 Click the System icon and select the Hardware tab then select the Device Manager button 4 Select Network Adapters then select the specific Network Adapter 5 Secondary click the Adapter and click Disable 6 Click Yes to confirm disabling the network card Your LAN port is now disabled Accessing a LAN T...

Page 156: ...ograms 2 Point to Accessories Communications and click New Connection Wizard 3 Click Next 4 Select Set up an advanced connection 5 Click Next 6 Select Connect directly to another computer 7 Choose the appropriate role for your computer Guest Host 8 Follow the on screen instructions Using audio features Your computer is equipped with speakers The computer plays sounds through the internal speaker I...

Page 157: ...r ears TECHNICAL NOTE Use amplified speakers that require an external power source Other types of speakers will be inadequate to produce sound from the computer To play back sound files through external speakers or headphones 1 Locate the headphone jack on the computer 2 Using any necessary adapters plug the cable from the headphones or external speakers into the headphone jack To adjust the volum...

Page 158: ...nd in files TECHNICAL NOTE If you record MP3 files you will only be able to play them on a device capable of playing MP3 files You may also record sounds as WAV files by connecting an external microphone or other sound source to the microphone jack Using a microphone 1 Connect an external microphone to the computer 2 Click Start point to All Programs Accessories Entertainment then click Sound Reco...

Page 159: ...cord 60 seconds at a time 4 When you have finished recording click the Stop button 5 To hear what you just recorded click the Play button 6 To save the file select Save from the File menu The microphone on your computer might be set to Mute To check this click Start point to All Programs Accessories Entertainment and then click Volume Control NOTE NOTE ...

Page 160: ... meet your individual needs Together these allow you to ascertain certain system details set additional options or change default options These utilities are described in this chapter Fn esse Hotkey utility Mobile Extension Service Configuration TOSHIBA Assist TOSHIBA Button Controls TOSHIBA Power Saver TOSHIBA Hardware Setup TOSHIBA Zooming Utility ...

Page 161: ...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 has several keys known as hot keys that perform preassigned operations For more information see Hot Keys on page 213 You cannot assign any key that is associated with a hot key or a keyboard overl...

Page 162: ...a program or document 1 Start both Fn esse and Windows Explorer or the program supporting drag and drop 2 Resize the Explorer window so that you can see both the Fn esse keyboard and Explorer at the same time 3 In the Explorer window highlight the program or document file you wish to assign to a key 4 Click and hold the primary button as you drag the highlighted item from Explorer to the key on th...

Page 163: ...the secondary button The Assignment Type dialog box appears HINT If you are making a direct key assignment complete step 3 If you are making a popup assignment complete step 4 3 To make a direct key assignment select Direct to display the Add Edit Command dialog box then complete these steps Enter the Description Command Line and Working Directory for the new Fn esse key assignment or click the Br...

Page 164: ... appropriate key from within any Windows program Viewing existing key assignments To view the existing key assignments choose Assignments from the Fn esse keyboard Fn esse displays the Function Key Assignments dialog box This box lists all the key assignments and the program or document to which each key is assigned To view items in a popup list click the Expand popup lists check box Changing or r...

Page 165: ...a confirmation message when you use the hot key combination for Standby Fn F3 and Hibernation Fn F4 To activate the utility 1 Click Start All Programs Toshiba Utilities and then click Hotkey utility The Hotkey window appears Sample Toshiba Hotkey utility window 2 Put a check mark next to the desired option 3 Click OK ...

Page 166: ...se the TOSHIBA Mobile Extension Service Configuration 1 Click Start then Control Panel then Performance and Maintenance 2 Click TOSHIBA Mobile Extension The TOSHIBA Mobile Extension Service Configuration dialog box appears 3 Under the Mobile Extension Service tab you can select behaviors to enable or disable such as Warm Undock Service and Notification Messages by checking or unchecking the approp...

Page 167: ...ple Display Change Service tab options For more information about expansion devices see Using an expansion device on page 133 TOSHIBA Assist The TOSHIBA Assist provides quick access to computer functions and allows you to customize a range of computer settings To access the control panel 1 Click Start then click All Programs 2 Point to TOSHIBA Assist then click the resulting Toshiba Assist selecti...

Page 168: ...s four categories of features Connect Secure Protect Fix Optimize Customizing Your Computer The features available in this category are Power Management Mouse Hotkey assignment for detailed information see Fn esse on page 161 Toshiba Hardware Settings Toshiba Button Control ConfigFree CD DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer ...

Page 169: ...ervisor password User password TOSHIBA Button Controls The TOSHIBA Button Controls allow you to enable or disable the Toshiba Assist and Internet buttons and the programs associated with them Those buttons are located just above the function keys at the top of the keyboard To access these controls 1 In the Toshiba Assist window click TOSHIBA Button Controls The TOSHIBA Controls Properties window a...

Page 170: ...t a Program make the desired selections 5 Click Apply then click OK TOSHIBA Power Saver The TOSHIBA Power Saver utility enhances your computer s power management capabilities It controls the computer s Power Save profiles which is a series of settings for power management In the TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties dialog box you can choose which profile to use change settings for each profile or create...

Page 171: ...Properties dialog box appears Sample TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window You may also access the Power Saver Properties by pressing the TOSHIBA Assist button 1 Press the TOSHIBA Assist above the left side of the keyboard The TOSHIBA Assist screen appears 2 Click Optimize and click the Power Management icon By changing the options that appear in the Power Saver Properties dialog box and clicking ...

Page 172: ...s Any options that you change become the default settings when you exit the program You do not have to restart your system before they become default settings TOSHIBA Hardware Setup TOSHIBA Hardware Setup is the Toshiba configuration management tool To access it In the Toshiba Assist double click the Toshiba Hardware icon Sample TOSHIBA HWSetup window The TOSHIBA HWSetup window appears with tabs f...

Page 173: ...ot 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 button USB Allows you to enable or disable USB Legacy Emulation LAN Lets you enable or disable the Wake on LAN feature and also enable or disable the built in LAN General Allows you to view current BIOS version ...

Page 174: ...oom in and zoom out of applications as well as the icons for Microsoft Internet Explorer Microsoft Office Windows Media PlayerTM and Adobe Reader To access the utility click Start All Programs Toshiba Utilities and then TOSHIBA Zooming Utility The TOSHIBA Zooming Utility screen appears Sample TOSHIBA Zooming Utility screen ...

Page 175: ...ncrypt data on the hard disk Setting a hard disk drive master password lets you bypass the hard disk drive user password and access your hard disk in case you forget the hard disk drive user password If you choose to set a hard disk drive master password you should set it before you set a hard disk drive user password HINT The hard disk drive shipped with your computer may not support the master p...

Page 176: ...ility to access the hard drive To register a user only password 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 button 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 ...

Page 177: ... 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 button 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 sec...

Page 178: ...t a hard disk drive user password and later forget the password or lose your password diskette you will need to enter the hard disk drive master password in order to access your hard disk To register 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 button until the on off light on t...

Page 179: ...o enter the password again 8 Press End to save the change 9 When System Setup prompts you to confirm your change Press 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 button until the on off light on the system ...

Page 180: ...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 and hold the power button until the on off light on the system indicator panel illuminates green for appro...

Page 181: ... 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 182: ...kely 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 o...

Page 183: ...s 6 Click Turn off The computer turns off Your program performs an illegal operation If you receive the message Your program has performed an illegal operation you should wait to see if it happens again If it does record the details of the message and consult the software manufacturer To record the details 1 Click the Details button and select the text the operating system displays The Details but...

Page 184: ...uch as a lamp Verify that the computer is on by looking at the on off indicator If the indicator is glowing the computer is on If you are using an AC adapter verify that the computer is receiving power from the external power source by looking at the AC power light If the indicator is glowing the computer is connected to a live external power source The computer starts but when you press a key not...

Page 185: ...Stand By mode and the battery has discharged Data stored in the computer s memory has been lost However data stored in the computer s hard drive may not be affected Always save your data even when you are using the Stand By If your battery fully discharges information that has not been saved will be lost Your computer can be configured to warn you when the battery is running low For more informati...

Page 186: ...er the Starting Windows XP message appears The operating system takes a long time to start The operating system responds differently from the normal routine The screen does not look right Problems usually occur when you change the system in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device If you experience any of these problems use the options in the Startup menu to fix the problem Usi...

Page 187: ...mpt 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 Return to OS Choices menu See your Windows documentation for further explanation TECHNICAL NOTE If your computer is connected to a network the Startup menu may display different versi...

Page 188: ... A single incorrect letter or missed character comma instead of period dot or other mistake makes 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 ...

Page 189: ...n the window s left pane A list of category links appears 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 the conflict 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 att...

Page 190: ...oing and requests some of the processor s time 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 ...

Page 191: ...r is a configuration tool for advanced users who understand configuration parameters and the ramifications of changing them Disabling a device 1 Open the Start menu click Control Panel then Performance and Maintenance 2 Click the Administrative Tools icon 3 Double click Computer Management and then click Device Manager 4 Select the specific device from the device category To expand a device catego...

Page 192: ... click Computer Management and then click Device Manager 4 To view the device s installed double click the device type 5 To view the properties double click the device The operating system displays the Device Properties dialog box which provides an array of tabs They may include The Resource tab which lists resources assigned to the monitor DVD ROM multi function drive diskette disk drive and othe...

Page 193: ...k Turn Off The operating system shuts down and turns off the computer automatically 3 Remove the memory module 4 Reinstall the memory module following the instructions in Adding memory optional on page 58 and making sure it is seated properly 5 Check for the error again 6 If the error recurs remove the memory module entirely and check for the error again If removing the memory module eliminates th...

Page 194: ...t is working properly by plugging in a lamp or other appliance The AC adapter and power cord cable work correctly but the battery will not charge The battery does not charge while the computer is consuming full power Try turning off the computer The main battery may not be inserted correctly in the computer Turn off the computer remove the battery clean the contacts with a soft dry cloth if necess...

Page 195: ...ttery will lose its ability to perform at maximum capacity and will need to be replaced This is normal for all batteries To purchase a new battery pack see your accessories information or to stay current on the most recent software and hardware options for your computer and for other product information regularly check the Toshiba Web site at accessories toshiba com Keyboard problems If when you t...

Page 196: ...ter key type the password and press Enter If no password is registered press Enter The screen reactivates and allows you to continue working If you are using the built in screen make sure the display priority is not set for an external monitor To do this hold the Fn key and press F5 twice A window with display choices pops up Hold the Fn key and press F5 twice again to advance through the display ...

Page 197: ... of flickering try using fewer colors To change the number of colors displayed 1 Point at the desktop and click with the secondary button 2 Click Properties and then the Settings tab 3 Change the Colors option and click OK For more information see Windows Help A message tells you that there is a problem with your display settings and that the adapter type is incorrect or the current settings do no...

Page 198: ...hat appear on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology Over a period of time and depending on the usage of the computer the brightness of the LCD Screen will deteriorate This is an intrinsic characteristic of LCD technology Screen will dim when the computer is operated on battery power and you may not be able to increase the brightness of the screen Disk dri...

Page 199: ...roperties box appears This feature is not available for CD DVD drives 3 Click the Tools tab 4 Click the Check now button The Check Disk All Apps box appears 5 You can choose one or both options Automatically fix file system errors Scan for and attempt recovery of bad sectors 6 Click Start Error checking runs the test Your hard disk seems very slow If you have been using your computer for some time...

Page 200: ...You may be inserting the diskette incorrectly Hold the diskette with the hub side facing down and insert it so that the metal head window cover goes into the drive first The metal cover or a loose label may be obstructing the path into the drive Carefully inspect the diskette If the metal cover is loose replace the diskette If the label is loose replace the label and try inserting the diskette aga...

Page 201: ...t locks on the spindle Close the drive tray carefully making sure it has shut completely If you are trying to play a DVD movie it may not play because the DVD region does not match the DVD player region For more information see Playing DVDs on page 98 You press the disc eject button but the drive tray does not slide out Make sure the computer is connected to a power source and turned on The DVD RO...

Page 202: ... and the speakers It occurs in any sound system when input from a microphone is fed to the speakers and the speaker volume is 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 o...

Page 203: ...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 See Using PC Cards on page 140 for information about how to insert PC Cards Make sure all cables a...

Page 204: ...ut 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 191 for more information Since all PC Cards share the same socket each card is not required to have its own address Hot swapping removing one PC Card and inserting another without turning the computer...

Page 205: ...plenty of paper Some printers will not start printing when there are just two or three sheets of paper left in the tray Make sure the printer cable is firmly attached to the computer and the printer Run the printer s self test to check for any problem with the printer itself Make sure you installed the proper printer drivers as shown in Connecting a printer on page 74 or as shown in the instructio...

Page 206: ...odem to the telephone line is firmly connected to the computer s modem port and the telephone line jack Check the port settings to make sure the hardware and software are referring to the same COM port Check the communications parameters baud rate parity data length and stop bits specified in the communications program It should be set up to transmit at 300 1200 2400 4800 9600 14400 28800 33600 bp...

Page 207: ...oftware to copy everything on the hard disk to a tape Some people use a combination of these methods backing up all files to tape weekly and copying critical files to the media of their choice on a daily basis If you have installed your own programs you should back up these programs as well as your data files If something goes wrong that requires you to reformat your hard disk and start again relo...

Page 208: ... first Try the following before contacting Toshiba Review the troubleshooting information in your operating system documentation If the problem occurs while you are running a program consult the program s documentation for troubleshooting suggestions Contact the software company s technical support group for their assistance Consult the dealer from whom you purchased your computer and or program Y...

Page 209: ...e to regularly check the Toshiba Web site at pcsupport toshiba com Toshiba voice contact Before calling Toshiba make sure you have Your computer s serial number The computer and any optional devices related to the problem The Recovery media that came with your system Name and version of the program involved in the problem along with its installation media Information about what you were doing when...

Page 210: ...ther Toshiba Internet Web sites toshiba com Worldwide Toshiba corporate site computers toshiba com Marketing and product information in the USA www toshiba ca Canada www toshiba Europe com Europe www toshiba co jp index htm Japan http servicio toshiba com Mexico and all of Latin America ...

Page 211: ...ny Toshiba Europe GmbH Leibnizstraße 2 D 93055 Regensburg Germany Italy Centro Direzionale Colleoni Palazzo Perseo Via Paracelso 10 20041 Agrate Brianza Milano Italy Japan Toshiba Corporation PCO IO 1 1 Shibaura 1 Chome Minato Ku Tokyo 105 8001 Japan Latin America and Caribbean Toshiba America Information Systems 9740 Irvine Blvd Irvine California 92618 USA 800 457 7777 within the US 949 859 4273 ...

Page 212: ...esarial San Fernando Edificio Europa 1a Planta Escalera A 28831 Madrid San Fernando de Henares Spain United Kingdom Toshiba Information Systems U K Ltd Toshiba Court Weybridge Business Park Addlestone Road Weybridge Surrey KT15 2UL United Kingdom United States Toshiba America Information Systems Inc 9740 Irvine Boulevard Irvine California 92618 United States The Rest of Europe Toshiba Europe I E G...

Page 213: ... legend on the key indicating the option or feature the key controls Volume Mute Volume Control 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 Fn Fn This hot key decreases the volume coming from your computer This hot key increases the volume coming from your computer ...

Page 214: ...o 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 2 Click Appearances and Themes 3 Click one of the following Choose a screen saver in the Pick a task sectio...

Page 215: ...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 Follow the steps listed in the Windows help to set up your password protected screen saver To ...

Page 216: ...age mode Fn This hot key displays the power usage pop up win dow and cycles through the battery save modes Sample power usage modes The properties of each mode are set in the Toshiba Power Management utility For more information see TOSHIBA Power Saver on page 170 ...

Page 217: ...ts the computer into Standby mode A message box is displayed by default to confirm that the computer is going into Standby mode You can choose not to display this message box Sample Standby confirmation box For more information about Standby mode please see Using Standby on page 111 ...

Page 218: ...n mode is enabled the default a message box is displayed by default to confirm the computer is going into Hibernation mode You can choose not to display this message box Sample Hibernation confirmation box If Hibernation mode is disabled this hot key will not respond For more information on Hibernation mode see Using Hibernation on page 108 ...

Page 219: ... display panel only Built in display panel and external monitor simultaneously External monitor only Sample display options window In order to use a simultaneous mode you must set the resolution of the internal display panel to match the resolution of the external display device Fn This hot key decreases the screen brightness Fn This hot key increases the screen brightness ...

Page 220: ...isables the TouchPad To use the TouchPad see Disabling or enabling the TouchPad on page 78 Sample disable and enable TouchPad windows Fn This hot key turns the Zooming utility to zoom in For more information see TOSHIBA Zooming Utility on page 174 Fn This hot key turns the Zooming utility to zoom out For more information see TOSHIBA Zooming Utility on page 174 ...

Page 221: ... switch is in the off position No message appears when the Wi Fi antenna on off switch is in the on position Fn This hot key turns the cursor control overlay on and off Fn This hot key turns the numeric overlay on and off Fn This hot key turns the scroll lock feature on and off Fn Spacebar This hot key switches screen or video modes ...

Page 222: ...tures a universal power supply you can use worldwide This appendix shows the shapes of the typical AC power cord cable connectors for various parts of the world USA and Canada UL approved CSA approved United Kingdom BS approved Australia AS approved Europe VDA approved NEMKO approved ...

Page 223: ...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 225 Search for Wireless Devices The Search for Wireless Devices utility searches for wireless LAN and Bluetooth devices used in the neighborhood and displays information about them on a virtual map For more inform...

Page 224: ...crosoft Windows XP or 2000 Click the Start button and select All Programs TOSHIBA Networking ConfigFree Double click the ConfigFree icon on the taskbar Press the Toshiba Assist button if applicable to your system to open the Toshiba Assist and then click the ConfigFree icon Click the ConfigFree icon on the taskbar and then click the desired utility If your computer is not connected to a network th...

Page 225: ...Doctor lets you analyze your network connections and fix network connection problems Using Connectivity Doctor you can view detailed network information by simply moving the mouse pointer The Connectivity Doctor works with the following network devices Wired and wireless network devices Routers hubs and bridges Access points Wireless LAN Bluetooth Connectivity Doctor Profiles ...

Page 226: ... 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 227: ...tion of the problem and a solution The following checkboxes and buttons are provided on the Connectivity Doctor screen Search for Wireless Devices The Search for Wireless Devices utility searches for wireless LAN devices and Bluetooth devices currently used in the neighborhood and displays information about them on a virtual map Stay on the task tray When checked the ConfigFree icon resides in the...

Page 228: ... 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 Placing the pointer over the displayed point of light shows detailed information about the wireless device The wireless device shown near the center of the map is not necessarily ...

Page 229: ...ple viewing Wi Fi devices The following screen shows an example of Bluetooth devices that are detected As with the Wi Fi screen moving the mouse pointer over a device icon displays information about the device Sample viewing Bluetooth devices You can connect to devices shown on the Bluetooth map ...

Page 230: ... that environment and connect to the network Similarly users who access networks in the office and at home can set up profiles to handle these networking environments A profile contains the currently configured network settings on the computer as well as information about any network devices The following settings can be saved or captured in a profile Internet settings includes LAN settings proxy ...

Page 231: ... if desired 7 Click Change Icon and select an icon for this profile 8 Under Captured Items select the items you want to capture for this profile 9 If connecting with a wireless network select the desired Auto Switch Settings These options are unavailable if wireless devices have been disabled 10 Under Execute this program after switching click the Browse button and select the program file or Web s...

Page 232: ...bout modifying importing and exporting profiles refer to the online help Quick Connect The Quick Connect feature switches the Wireless LAN connection to connect to a Toshiba Wireless Projector Once the projector utility is installed launching the Quick Connect utility automatically opens the Wireless Data Projector Application There you can configure how you would like to use the projector To conn...

Page 233: ...n the system tray 2 Move the mouse pointer to Toshiba Wireless Projector DPJ then click Settings The Quick Connect properties dialog box appears 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 ...

Page 234: ...u close ConfigFree Using the Automatic Switch The Automatic Switch feature allows the computer to automatically switch profiles the next time it is powered on This feature is particularly useful if you want your computer to automatically switch from the network configuration you use in your office to the one you use at home The Auto Switch feature contains options for automatically switching betwe...

Page 235: ...ed SSID a notification window appears You can then click this window to connect using the settings specified in the profile To use the Semi Automatic Switch feature 1 Right click the icon in the system tray 2 Click Auto Switch The Auto Switch dialog box appears 3 Select the Auto Switch SSID tab 4 Select the profile to be automatically selected when the SSID is detected then click Add The profile i...

Page 236: ... an SSID in a profile a display notification window appears You can then click Switch on the window to switch profiles You can also set the option for having the switch be automatic without the need for a notification Several profiles can be defined for a single SSID In this case several notification windows are displayed By clicking these windows you can switch to the profile for that location NO...

Page 237: ...ay 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 rewritable 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 238: ...n 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 Mus...

Page 239: ...f liquid crystal cells using active matrix technology Also known as a TFT display in its 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 conne...

Page 240: ...sic instructions stored in read only memory ROM containing the information the computer needs in order to check hardware and load the operating system when you start up the computer bit Short for binary digit A bit is the smallest unit of information used by a computer A group of eight bits is a byte See also byte bits per second bps A way of measuring the speed at which information is passed betw...

Page 241: ... that uses laser optics instead of magnetic means for reading data See also CD Compare DVD ROM central processing unit CPU The chip that functions as the brain of the computer It takes information from outside sources such as memory or keyboard input processes the information and sends the results to another device that uses the information character Any letter number or symbol you can use on the ...

Page 242: ...cache L1 cache L2 cache cursor A symbol that indicates the current position on the screen The shape of the cursor varies depending on the program you re using and what you re doing D default The setting selected by a program when you do not specify an alternative setting device A component attached to the computer Devices may be external outside the computer s case or internal inside the computer ...

Page 243: ...5 inch and 3 5 inch Your computer uses 3 5 inch diskettes See also double density diskette high density diskette document Any file created with an application and if saved to disk given a name by which it can be retrieved See also file double click To press a TouchPad control button or mouse button rapidly twice In the Windows operating system this refers to the left TouchPad control button or mou...

Page 244: ... port replicator docking station or network adapter extension See file extension external device See device F file A collection of related information saved on disk with a unique name A file may be a program information used by a program or a document See also document file allocation table FAT The section of a disk that keeps track of the location of files stored on the disk file name A set of ch...

Page 245: ...a rigid platter or platters that can be magnetically coded with data Hard disks hold much more information than diskettes and are used for long term storage of programs and data The primary or only hard disk in a computer is usually fixed but some computers have secondary hard disks that are removable By default the primary hard disk is referred to as drive C hardware The physical components of a ...

Page 246: ... 1024 bytes See also byte L L1 level one cache Memory cache built into the processor to help improve processing speed See also cache CPU cache L2 cache L2 level two cache Memory cache installed on the motherboard to help improve processing speed It is slower than L1 cache and faster than main memory See also cache CPU cache L1 cache LAN local area network A group of computers or other devices disp...

Page 247: ...d for connecting musical instruments synthesizers and computers The MIDI standard provides a way of translating music into a form computers can use and vice versa modem Short for modulator demodulator A device that converts information from digital to analog and back to digital enabling information to pass back and forth between digital computers and analog telephone lines motherboard The main cir...

Page 248: ...ions it means the transmission of more than one bit of information at a time On some computers a parallel port provides a parallel communications interface between the computer and an appropriate device Compare serial password A unique string of characters which you enter to verify your identity to the computer or the network PC Card A credit card sized expansion card designed to increase the capa...

Page 249: ...en to as well as read By volatile we mean that information in RAM is lost when you turn off your computer This type of memory is used for your computer s main memory See also memory Compare ROM random access memory See RAM read only memory See ROM reboot See boot restart removable disk A disk that can be removed from a disk drive A diskette is one example of a removable disk resolution A measure o...

Page 250: ... speed connection to multiple devices See Universal Serial Bus USB Compare parallel shortcut See keyboard shortcut software See program Compare hardware Standby A feature of some Windows operating systems that allows you to turn off the computer without exiting your open applications and to continue from where you left off when you turn the computer on again Suspend A feature of some Windows opera...

Page 251: ...us USB utility A computer program designed to perform a narrowly focused operation or solve a specific problem Utilities are often related to computer system management V W Web See World Wide Web Wi Fi A 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 ...

Page 252: ... Backup or Restore Wizard 95 battery changing 125 charge does not last 195 charge indicator light 53 121 charging 51 conserving power 123 disposal 130 indicator light 57 low charge 122 monitoring power 53 121 not charging 194 power usage mode 124 216 real time clock RTC 117 remaining power 121 removing 125 127 unlocking 126 button power 64 buttons CD Player 98 control 78 primary control 78 seconda...

Page 253: ...147 D desktop browsing style 149 changing styles 149 personalizing 147 Device Manager 191 checking properties 192 disabling a device 191 192 digital audio WAV files 158 Disk Defragmenter 199 disk drive corrupted damaged data files 200 missing files trouble accessing a disk 198 running slow 199 diskette drive 94 attaching external USB 135 cannot insert a diskette 200 cannot read a diskette 200 exte...

Page 254: ... expansion memory slot 60 external diskette drive 94 135 keyboard 136 monitor connecting 136 external monitor not working 198 F FAT File Allocation Table 199 FCC Notice Declaration of Conformity Information 3 FCC requirements 4 features 85 file extensions 93 file names 92 files WAV 158 backing up 86 96 printing 93 restoring 96 97 saving 91 Fn key assigning functions 162 Fn esse 161 assigning keys ...

Page 255: ...ction 188 URL address not found 188 IRQ Interrupt Request 190 J jacks headphone 157 speaker 157 K keyboard character keys 87 connecting external USB 136 Ctrl Fn and Alt keys 88 external 136 Fn esse 161 function keys 89 hot keys 221 layout 87 not working 184 196 numeric overlay 90 unexpected characters 195 keyboard full size 88 L LCD panel closing 82 lighting 44 M main battery removing 125 Master p...

Page 256: ... Power Saver settings 171 preset usage modes 123 problem solving 194 turning on the power 56 power button 64 power cable connectors 222 power off guidelines 81 power source connecting 51 power usage modes changing 124 preset 123 powering down the computer 102 111 options 102 precautions 46 primary control button 78 printer connecting 74 problem solving 205 206 setting up 75 printing a file 93 prob...

Page 257: ...dead 203 power and batteries 194 printer 205 206 program not responding 182 program not working properly 200 screen doesnot look right flickers 197 system resources 190 trouble prevention 207 URL address not found 188 warning resume failure 185 Windows won t start 185 Windows XP not working 186 programs not running correctly 200 protection of stored data 2 R real time clock RTC battery 117 recordi...

Page 258: ...shiba Accessories information 39 40 58 TOSHIBA Button Controls 169 TOSHIBA Console 167 Toshiba Hardware Setup 172 TouchPad using 77 78 traveling tips 131 Turn Off using 105 Turn Off command 103 106 Turn Off methods 106 turning computer on off 56 turning off the computer 81 U Uniform Resource Locator URL 147 Universal Serial Bus USB port 134 URL Uniform Resource Locator 147 USB diskette drive 94 po...

Page 259: ...Index 259 Help 188 Help and Support 188 problem solving 186 special features 146 wireless interoperability 7 wireless networking 155 wizards Add Printer 75 Backup or Restore 95 ...

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