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from Shut down

from Standby

Startup menu

problem solving

195

supervisor password, deleting

156

supervisor password, set up

155

system tray

128

Taskbar

128

telephone line

connecting to modem

130

television

adjusting display

Toshiba

registering computer

worldwide offices

232

TOSHIBA Assist

147

Toshiba Hardware Setup

167

Toshiba online resources

104

TOSHIBA Touch and Launch

disable/enable

Toshiba utilities

traveling tips

troubleshooting

DVD player

general problems

external keyboard

keyboard

keypad overlay

optical drive

turning on the computer

turning on the power

user password, disabling

154

using a file extension

utilities

Power Saver

164

video projector

adjusting display

warranty

limited warranty

Web

135

Web sites

231

Wi-Fi

wireless networking

133

Windows Explorer

Windows Media Player

Windows Media Player icon

127

Windows operating system desktop

125

Windows Start menu

Windows XP

Help and Support

196

problem solving

194

wireless networking

133

Wizards

Dial-Up Networking Wizard

132

World Wide Web

135

www

135

Summary of Contents for Satellite M110 Series

Page 1: ...eed assistance Toshiba s Support Web site pcsupport toshiba com Toshiba Global Support Centre Calling within the United States 800 457 7777 Calling from outside the United States 949 859 4273 For more information see If Something Goes Wrong on page 190 in this guide ...

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

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

Page 4: ...FCC registration number and ringer equivalence number REN for this equipment If requested the information must be provided to the telephone company The modem connects to the telephone line by means of a standard jack called the USOC RJ11C A plug and jack used to connect this equipment to the premises wiring and telephone network must comply with the applicable FCC part 68 rules and requirements ad...

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

Page 6: ... it is permissible to be connected to the facilities of the local telecommunications company The equipment must also beinstalledusing an acceptable method of connection The customer should be aware that compliance with the above conditions may not prevent degradation of service in some situations Repairs to certified equipment should be coordinated by a representative designated by the supplier An...

Page 7: ...ERTIFIED logo is a certification mark of the Wi Fi Alliance Bluetooth and Wireless LAN devices operate within the same radio frequency range and may interfere with one another If you use Bluetooth and Wireless LAN devices simultaneously you may occasionally experience a less than optimal network performance or even lose your network connection If you should experience any such problem immediately ...

Page 8: ...d or identified as harmful If you are uncertain of the policy that applies on the use of wireless devices in a specific organization or environment e g airports you are encouraged to ask for authorization to use the Wireless LAN device prior to turning on the equipment Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation The radiated output power of the TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card is far below the FCC rad...

Page 9: ...si ce brouillage est susceptible de compromettre le fonctionnement du dispositif The term IC before the equipment certification number only signifies that the Industry Canada technical specifications were met To prevent radio interference to the licensed service this device is intended to be operated indoors and away from windows to provide maximum shielding Equipment or its transmit antenna that ...

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

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

Page 12: ...ay 10 00 17 00 Toll Free Tel 0120 15 1048 Direct Dial 03 3457 4850 Fax 03 3457 4868 Device Authorization This device obtains the Technical Regulation Conformity Certification and the Technical Conditions Compliance Approval and it belongs to the device class of radio equipment of low power data communication system radio station stipulated in the Radio Law and the Telecommunications Business Law o...

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

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

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

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

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

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

Page 19: ...or more information Bluetooth and Wireless LAN devices operate within the same radio frequency range and may interfere with one another If you use Bluetooth and Wireless LAN devices simultaneously you may occasionally experience a less than optimal network performance or even lose your network connection If you should experience any such problem immediately turn off either one of your Bluetooth or...

Page 20: ...rd 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 docu...

Page 21: ...ge the features and functions of the original design Article 17 Any use of low power radio frequency electric machinery shall not affect aviation safety and interfere with legal communications In the event interference is caused the use of such electric machinery shall be immediately discontinued Operation of such products can be resumed only when they are modified and can no longer cause interfer...

Page 22: ...3 TOSHIBA Direct PC Monday Friday 10 00 17 00 Toll Free Tel 0120 15 1048 Direct Dial 03 3457 4850 Fax 03 3457 4868 Device Authorization This device obtains the Technical Regulation Conformity Certification and it belongs to the device class of radio equipment of low power data communication system radio station stipulated in the Radio Law of Japan The Name of the radio equipment EYXF2CS TELECOM EN...

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

Page 24: ...ulations is prohibited Notice The information contained in this manual including but not limited to any product specifications is subject to change without notice TOSHIBA CORPORATION AND TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS INC TOSHIBA PROVIDES NO WARRANTY WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL OR ANY OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN AND HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR...

Page 25: ...s in the United States and other countries TouchPad is a trademark of Synaptics Inc Adobe and Photoshop are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and or other countries Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG Inc and any use of such marks by Toshiba is under license Other trademarks and trade names are those of their resp...

Page 26: ... Selecting a place to work 39 Creating a computer friendly environment 39 Keeping yourself comfortable 40 Precautions 40 Important information on your computer s cooling fan 42 Setting up your computer 43 Setting up your software 43 Registering your computer with Toshiba 44 Adding optional external devices 45 Connecting to a power source 46 Charging the main battery 49 ...

Page 27: ...al display devices 64 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 65 Adjusting the quality of the external display 66 Using an external keyboard 66 Using a mouse 67 Connecting a printer 67 Setting up a printer 68 Connecting an optional external diskette drive 69 Turning off the computer 70 Options for turning off the computer 70 Using the Turn Off Computer or Shut Down commands 73 U...

Page 28: ...g a program from the Start menu 87 Starting a program from Windows Explorer 87 Starting a program from the Run dialog box 88 Saving your work 89 Printing your work 92 Backing up your work 93 Restoring your work 93 Using the optical drive 94 Optical drive components 94 Media control buttons 95 Inserting a compact disc 97 Playing an audio CD 99 Playing a CD DVD 101 Creating a CD DVD 101 Removing a d...

Page 29: ...nserving battery power 114 Power Profiles 114 Using a hot key to set the Power Profile 116 Changing the main battery 117 Removing the battery from the computer 117 Inserting a charged battery 119 Taking care of your battery 120 Safety precautions 120 Maintaining your battery 121 Disposing of used batteries 123 Traveling tips 124 Chapter 4 Exploring Your Computer s Features 125 Exploring the deskto...

Page 30: ...PC Card 142 Setting up a PC Card for your computer 143 Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot 143 Inserting memory media 144 Removing memory media 144 Using the i LINK port 145 Chapter 5 Toshiba Utilities 146 TOSHIBA Assist 147 Connect 148 Secure 149 Protect Fix 150 Optimize 151 Setting passwords 152 Using an instant password 152 Using a user password 153 Using a supervisor password 155 PC Diagnostic...

Page 31: ...SHIBA Accessibility 172 TOSHIBA Touch and Launch Utility 173 TOSHIBA Touch and Launch Settings 175 Disabling or enabling TOSHIBA Touch and Launch 176 Fingerprint Authentication Utility 177 Fingerprint utility limitations 177 Fingerprint Enrollment 177 Fingerprint Logon 179 Power on Security 179 Control Center 181 Password Bank 183 Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader 187 Fingerprint rea...

Page 32: ...drive problems 208 Optical drive problems 210 Sound system problems 211 PC Card problems 212 Printer problems 215 Modem problems 216 Wireless networking problems 217 DVD operating problems 220 Develop good computing habits 223 Data and system configuration backup in Windows XP 224 If you need further assistance 230 Before you contact Toshiba 230 Contacting Toshiba 231 Other Toshiba Internet Web si...

Page 33: ...abling the TouchPad 240 Zooming applications in out 241 Keyboard hot keys 241 Appendix B Power Cord Cable Connectors 242 Appendix C Using ConfigFree with your Toshiba Computer 243 Getting Started 244 Starting ConfigFree 244 ConfigFree Utilities 246 Connectivity Doctor 246 Search for Wireless Devices 249 Profile Settings 254 ConfigFree SUMMIT 257 Quick Connect 261 Using the Automatic Switch 264 Sem...

Page 34: ...ective 2002 95 EC Restriction of the use of certain Hazardous Substances in electrical and electronic equipment RoHS which restricts use of lead cadmium mercury hexavalent chromium PBB and PBDE Toshiba requires its notebook component suppliers to meet RoHS requirements and verifies its suppliers commitment to meeting RoHS requirements by conducting component sampling inspections during the product...

Page 35: ...are designed for a product Series Your particular model may not have all the features and specifications listed or illustrated For more detailed information about the features and specifications on your particular model please visit Toshiba s Web site at pcsupport toshiba com While Toshiba has made every effort at the time of publication to ensure the accuracy of the information provided herein pr...

Page 36: ... of the risk and icons highlight these instructions as follows Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury Indicates a potentially ...

Page 37: ...omputer HINT This icon indicates helpful hints and tips DEFINITION This icon indicates the definition of a term used in the text Other documentation Your computer comes with the following documentation An electronic version of the user s guide this document It may also contain guides for other programs that may come with your system For accessory information visit Toshiba s Web site at accessories...

Page 38: ...ed warranty extended warranty and service upgrade terms and conditions are available at warranty toshiba com To stay current on the most recent software and hardware options for your computer and for other product information be sure to regularly check the Toshiba Web site at pcsupport toshiba com If you have a problem or need to contact Toshiba see If Something Goes Wrong on page 190 ...

Page 39: ...computer friendly environment Place the computer on a flat surface that is large enough for the computer and any other items you are using such as a printer Leave enough space around the computer and other equipment to provide adequate ventilation Otherwise they may overheat To keep your computer in prime operating condition protect your work area from Dust moisture and direct sunlight Equipment t...

Page 40: ...hould observe certain precautions to further reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the computer Avoid prolonged physical contact with the underside or surface of the computer Never allow any liquids to spill into any part of your computer and never expose the computer to rain water seawater or moisture Exposure to liquid or moisture can cause electric shock or fire resulting in damage or...

Page 41: ... damage the disk disc or flash media the drive or both Keep the computer and disks away from objects that generate strong magnetic fields such as large stereo speakers Information on disks is stored magnetically Placing a magnet too close to a disk can erase important files Handle discs carefully Avoid touching the surface of the disc Grasp it by its center hole and edge If you handle the disc inc...

Page 42: ... adaptor is connected to a power outlet even if your computer is in Standby mode In this condition observe the following Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with any object Never place your computer or AC adaptor near a heat source such as an electric blanket or heater Never block the air vents Always operate your computer on a hard surface Using your computer on a carpet or other soft materia...

Page 43: ...to a power source on page 46 To register your computer online or to sign up for an Internet account you must either establish a Local Area Network LAN connection or connect the built in modem available on certain models to a telephone line see Connecting the modem to a telephone line on page 130 Setting up your software When you turn on the computer for the first time do not turn off the power aga...

Page 44: ...not be chosen Click Next to continue If you are connecting your computer to a network consult your system administrator before you choose your computer name and network settings 6 Follow the remaining screen prompts to complete the setup process Once you click the final screen your computer restarts automatically Registering your computer with Toshiba Product registration is strongly recommended a...

Page 45: ...or memory Toshiba recommends setting up your software See Setting up your software on page 43 After starting your computer for the first time you may want to Add more memory see Adding memory optional on page 52 Connect a mouse see Using a mouse on page 67 Connect a full size keyboard see Using an external keyboard on page 66 Connect an external monitor see Using external display devices on page 6...

Page 46: ...ed into the socket to ensure a secure electrical connection Failure to do so may result in a fire or electric shock possibly resulting in serious injury Be careful if you use a multiple connector An overload on one socket could cause a fire or electric shock possibly resulting in serious injury Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer and the TOSHIBA Battery Charger t...

Page 47: ... computer 1 Connect the power cord cable to the AC adaptor Sample Illustration Connecting the power cord cable to the AC adaptor Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm Wash hands after handling Power cord cable AC adaptor AC adaptor cord ...

Page 48: ...t hands Failure to follow this instruction could result in an electric shock possibly resulting in serious injury The computer s main battery light gives you an indication of the main battery s current charge Glows amber while the main battery is being charged AC adaptor connected Glows blue when the main battery is fully charged Is unlit when the main battery has discharged the battery is not cha...

Page 49: ...h the computer turned off until the battery light glows blue After that the battery will be completely charged and ready to power the computer Once the battery is charged for the first time avoid leaving the computer plugged in and turned off for more than a few hours at a time Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can damage the battery TECHNICAL NOTE The recharging of the battery cannot o...

Page 50: ...all bright dots may appear on your screen display when you turn on your computer Your display contains an extremely large number of thin film transistors TFT and is manufactured using high precision technology Any small bright dots that may appear on 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...

Page 51: ... the icons or switches shown on the notebook chassis unless you have selected all those features This information applies to all the features and icons described in this guide Below are examples of some of the many possible icons used on your computer Sample Illustration System icons Turning on the power To turn on the computer 1 Make sure any external devices such as the AC adaptor if you plan to...

Page 52: ...not turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely Adding memory optional HINT To purchase additional memory modules see the accessories information packaged with your system or visit accessories toshiba com Your computer comes with enough memory to run most of today s popular applications You may want to increase the computer s memory if you use complex software or proc...

Page 53: ...y module with the computer s power on may damage the computer the module or both The computer has two memory slots Slot A and Slot B You can install one or two memory modules Before you install or remove a memory module turn off the computer using the Start menu If you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in Standby or Hibernation mode data will be lost If the computer is on beg...

Page 54: ... 117 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to locate the memory module slot cover Sample Illustration Locating the memory module slot cover 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver loosen the captive screw that secures the memory module slot cover Sample Illustration Unscrewing the memory module slot cover Memory module slot cover Front of computer Front of computer ...

Page 55: ... connector on the memory module or on the computer Grease or dust on the connector may cause memory access problems 9 Carefully remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging without touching its connector 10 Locate an empty memory module slot on the underside of the computer If no memory slot is available you must remove a module by performing steps 2 1 of Removing a memory module on ...

Page 56: ...he socket aligning the connector s notch with the matching key in the socket Sample Illustration Aligning the memory module with the socket 12 Firmly press the memory module into the memory slot s socket at approximately a 30 degree angle to the horizontal surface of the computer Sample Illustration Inserting the memory module into the socket latch latch key notch connector ...

Page 57: ...ld snap into place securely with the corresponding cutouts in the side of the module If the latches and cutouts do not line up correctly repeat steps 12 13 Sample Illustration Pressing down on the memory module Do not force the memory module into position The memory module should be completely inserted into the socket and level when secured in place Sample Illustration Inserting the memory module ...

Page 58: ...ast one memory module installed for the computer to work You can now continue setting up the computer When the operating system has loaded you can verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module If you are adding an extra memory module after setting up the computer verify that the computer has recognized it correctly as described in Checking total memory on page 61 Removing a ...

Page 59: ...on will not be saved The following message appears when you turn on the power Warning Resume Failure Press Any Key to Continue If the computer hangs up when you turn it on perform the following Press the power button and hold it down for at least ten seconds then turn the power on again 2 Pull the latches away from the memory module The memory module pops up slightly If your system has the memory ...

Page 60: ...d secure it using the screw 3 Re insert the main battery For more information on inserting the main battery see Inserting a charged battery on page 119 4 Turn the computer right side up 5 Reconnect the cables 6 Restart the computer TECHNICAL NOTE You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work Front of Memory slots computer ...

Page 61: ...chPad 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 would like to move the cursor To move the cursor to the top of the page push your finger forward on the TouchPad To move the cursor to the bottom of the page drag your finger toward yo...

Page 62: ...trol buttons When a step instructs you to click or choose an item move the cursor to the item then press and release the primary left hand button To double click press the primary button twice in rapid succession The primary button usually corresponds to the left mouse button The function of the secondary right hand button depends on the program you are using It usually corresponds to the right mo...

Page 63: ...ple Image Device Settings tab screen 5 Select Disable or Enable whichever is appropriate 6 Click Apply 7 Click OK The Mouse Properties window closes 8 Close the Printers and Other Hardware window 9 Close the Control Panel window You can also use a hot key to disable or enable the TouchPad See Disabling or enabling the TouchPad on page 240 ...

Page 64: ... monitor or video projector configure your computer for the type of device you are connecting To do this refer to the documentation for your operating system and devices Connecting an external monitor or projector You can easily attach an external monitor or projector to your computer if you need a larger screen To do this 1 Connect the monitor s video cable to the RGB monitor port on the left sid...

Page 65: ...o use the display hot key Fn F5 1 Press Fn and F5 simultaneously 2 While holding down Fn press F5 repeatedly until the setting you want takes effect Briefly pause each time you press the F5 key to allow time for the display to change This hot key cycles through the settings in the following order Built in display only Built in display and external monitor simultaneously External monitor only Built...

Page 66: ...e external display To obtain the best picture quality from your television or other video display device you may need to adjust the video settings See the video device documentation for additional configuration steps TECHNICAL NOTE To use one of the simultaneous modes you must set the resolution of the internal display panel to match the resolution of the external display device The external displ...

Page 67: ...he printer may not function correctly Read the documentation that came with your printer Follow the manufacturer s instructions when connecting a printer You can connect a USB compatible printer to your computer through the USB ports To determine if the printer is USB compatible check its documentation To make the connection you need a suitable USB cable which may come with your printer If a USB c...

Page 68: ... into a live AC outlet Setting up a printer Some printers require a specific installation process Refer to your printer installation guide for instructions before completing the following procedure If your printer does not support Plug and Play follow these steps to set it up for the first time You only need to set up the printer once 1 Click Start and then Printers and Faxes The Printers and Faxe...

Page 69: ...ions such as creating a password service diskette require a diskette drive designed for use with 3 5 inch diskettes Sample Illustration Optional external USB diskette drive To connect an optional external USB diskette drive connect the cable to one of the computer s USB ports Sample Illustration Connecting an optional external USB diskette drive ...

Page 70: ... the computer plugged into a power source even though the computer is off to fully charge the main battery Options for turning off the computer Depending on the operating system installed you have more than one option available for turning off the computer Turn Off or Shut Down Hibernate and Standby Each option has its advantages Turn Off or Shut Down Factors to consider when choosing either Turn ...

Page 71: ...he current state of the computer to the hard disk Since Hibernation mode does not require power to maintain the saved information system settings are retained indefinitely Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation While in Hibernation mode the computer uses no main battery power Because the state of the system is stored on the hard disk no data is lost if the main battery discharges Restarting...

Page 72: ...puter uses some main battery power The Standby command does not store unsaved information on your hard disk You should save your work before putting your computer on Standby Restarting from Standby takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting from turning off the computer or using Hibernation mode When starting up again the computer returns to the mode in which you left it ...

Page 73: ...er follow these steps to turn off the computer 1 Click Start and then Turn off computer The Turn off computer dialog box appears Sample Image Turn off computer Windows dialog box 2 Click Turn Off The computer shuts down completely Shut Down For Windows XP Professional or Windows XP MCE when connected to a domain server follow these steps to turn off the computer 1 Click Start and then Shut down Th...

Page 74: ... Control Panel and then Performance and Maintenance 2 Click the TOSHIBA Power Saver icon 3 Click on the Setup Action tab Sample Image Setup action settings screen 4 Select the options you want from the drop down lists When I press the power button Set this option to Shut down if you want the computer to shut down when you press the power button When I close the lid Set this option to Shut down if ...

Page 75: ...your computer To start the computer up again press the power button until the power button and the on off light glow blue If you turn off the computer by closing the display panel you can start it again by opening the display panel Using and configuring Hibernation mode To turn off the computer using the Hibernation command click Start Turn off computer and then select Hibernate Sample Image Turn ...

Page 76: ...lick the TOSHIBA Power Saver icon 3 Click the Setup Action tab 4 Select Hibernation for the options you want When I press the power button Set this option to Hibernate if you want the computer to go into Hibernation mode when you press the power button When I close the lid Set this option to Hibernate if you want the computer to go into Hibernation mode when you close the display panel 5 Click App...

Page 77: ...ng Standby mode To turn off the computer using the Standby command click Start Turn off computer and then select Stand By Sample Image Turn off computer Windows dialog box The computer saves the status of all open programs and files turns off the display and enters into a low power mode The power button and the on off light blink amber indicating the computer is in Standby mode Configuring Standby...

Page 78: ...to Standby if you want the computer to go into Standby mode when you close the display panel 5 Click Apply 6 Click OK For more information about the Power Saver utility see TOSHIBA Power Saver on page 164 Once the computer is configured you can place it into Standby mode by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel depending on the Standby options set Starting again from Standb...

Page 79: ...ncluding cleaning fluid out of the computer s keyboard speaker and other openings Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to clean the computer To keep your computer clean gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth Moving the computer Before moving your computer even across the room make sure all disk activity h...

Page 80: ...e lock visit accessories toshiba com Sample Illustration Computer lock cable To secure the computer 1 Wrap the cable through or around some part of a heavy object Make sure there is no way for a potential thief to slip the cable off the object 2 Pass the locking end through the loop 3 Insert the cable s locking end into the security lock slot on your computer then engage the locking device The com...

Page 81: ...ou save it to the disk If the network you are using goes down and you must restart your computer to reconnect or your battery runs out of charge while you are working you will lose all work since you last saved See Saving your work on page 89 for further information HINT Some programs have an automatic save feature that can be activated This feature saves your file to the hard disk at preset inter...

Page 82: ...rtant for files you receive via diskette email or download from the Internet Take frequent breaks to avoid repetitive motion injuries and eyestrain Do not turn off the computer if a drive indicator light indicates a drive is active Turning off the computer while it is reading from or writing to a disk may damage the disk the drive or both Before turning off the computer use the Turn off computer c...

Page 83: ... character instead of just passing over an area of the page The lowercase letter l el and the number 1 are not interchangeable The uppercase letter O and the number 0 are not interchangeable Making your keyboard emulate a full size keyboard Although your computer s keyboard layout is compatible with a standard full size keyboard it has fewer keys A standard full size keyboard has two Enter Ctrl an...

Page 84: ...late the Enter key on the numeric pad of the enhanced keyboard Ctrl Fn and Alt keys Sample Illustration Ctrl Fn and Alt keys The Ctrl Fn and Alt keys do different things depending on the program you are using For more information see your program documentation Function keys The function keys not to be confused with the Fn key are the 12 keys at the top of the keyboard Sample Illustration Function ...

Page 85: ... Opens the Start menu Application key Has a similar function as the secondary mouse button Overlay keys The keys with gray numbers and symbols on the front of them form the numeric and cursor overlay This overlay lets you enter numeric data or control the cursor as you would using the 10 key keypad on a desktop computer s keyboard Sample Illustration Numeric and cursor control overlay Application ...

Page 86: ...cursor control overlay keys To turn the cursor control overlay on press Fn and F10 simultaneously The cursor control mode light on the keyboard indicator panel glows when the cursor control overlay is on To disable the cursor control overlay hold down the Fn key and press F10 again The cursor control mode light on the keyboard indicator panel goes out Starting a program The easiest way to start a ...

Page 87: ...go to step 3 otherwise continue with step 2 2 Click the program group in this example Accessories The Accessories menu is displayed 3 Click the program in this example WordPad WordPad opens To close the program click the Close button in the upper right corner of the program s window Starting a program from Windows Explorer If a program is not listed in the All Programs menu you can start it from W...

Page 88: ... the window shows all the folders contained within the Program Files folder 7 In the left part of the window click Windows NT 8 In the left part of the window click Accessories Windows Explorer shows the contents of the Accessories folder on the right side of the window 9 In the right part of the window double click wordpad The operating system opens WordPad To close the program click the Close bu...

Page 89: ...To run the same program again click the arrow to the right of the text box and select the command line from the drop down list Saving your work Before you turn off the computer save your work on the hard disk drive diskette flash media or CD This is one of the most important rules of computing TECHNICAL NOTE Save your data even when you are using the Standby command in case the main battery discha...

Page 90: ... created a new document your program displays a Save As dialog box Use this dialog box to specify where to store the document and to give it a file name Sample Image Save As dialog box 2 Choose the drive and folder where you want your file to be stored 3 Type a file name then click Save HINT To make another copy of the file you are currently working with choose Save As from the File menu and give ...

Page 91: ...ve Using a file extension Most programs assign an extension to the file name that identifies the file as being created in the program with a particular format For example Microsoft Word saves files with a doc extension Any file name with an extension of doc is assumed to be a Microsoft Word file Creating your own extension is usually unwise since the program is unlikely to recognize a strange exte...

Page 92: ...onnect it If you use more than one printer or are changing printers you will need to set up the Windows operating system to run with the additional printer s To print a file 1 If your printer is not on turn it on now 2 In your Windows application click File and then Print The program displays a Print dialog box Sample Image Print dialog box 3 Specify the print parameters For example the range of p...

Page 93: ...r hard disk may take a considerable amount of time and multiple CDs DVDs You may prefer to use a high capacity backup system such as an external hard drive Small files can be backed up on diskettes if an optional external diskette drive is available Restoring your work To restore information from your backup media to your hard disk use the Restore page in the backup program Look in the online Help...

Page 94: ...is set to play region 1 North America DVD ROMs If you play a DVD disc from another region the drive will automatically change to play in the format of the other region The drive will allow you to change regions four times On the fourth change the region will be locked in That is the drive will only play DVDs from that last region Note that changing from region 1 to region 2 and back to region 1 is...

Page 95: ...to malfunction Manual eject hole Use if you need to release the disc tray when the power is off Use a straightened paper clip or other narrow object to press the manual eject button located inside the hole Never use a pencil to press the manual eject button Pencil lead can break off inside the computer and damage it Media control buttons Available on certain models The media control buttons availa...

Page 96: ...the Internet browser button The CD DVD button activates a media playing application that can play audio CDs or DVD movies when the computer is powered off Power is off or the computer is in Hibernation mode and you press the Internet browser button The system powers on and accesses the Internet browser Operating system is running or the computer is in Standby mode and you press the Internet browse...

Page 97: ...drive will not open if the computer s power is off 2 Make sure the drive s in use indicator light is off 3 Press the drive s eject button The disc tray slides partially out of the drive about 1 inch Power is off or the computer is in Hibernation mode and you press the CD DVD button If a CD is in the drive the system operates as a stand alone CD player If a DVD is in the drive the system operates a...

Page 98: ...en Sample Illustration Drive tray fully extended 5 Hold the disc by its edges and check that it is free of dust If the disc is dusty clean it as described in Caring for CD or DVD discs on page 103 6 Place the disc carefully in the disc tray label side up Sample Illustration Positioning the disc in the drive ...

Page 99: ... contact Toshiba support for assistance 9 Push the disc tray in by pressing gently on the center of the tray until it clicks into place You are ready to use the disc Playing an audio CD Insert an audio CD and close the disc tray If the computer is turned on Windows Media Player opens and the CD begins to play You can use the Windows Media Player program to control the CD To access the Windows Medi...

Page 100: ...ks much like an ordinary compact disc player To play the CD or to pause click the Play Pause button To stop the CD click the Stop button Before putting on headphones to listen to an audio CD turn the volume dial down Do not set the volume too high when using headphones Continuous exposure to loud sound can harm your hearing Stop button Play Pause button ...

Page 101: ...sing this method try using an application that is associated with the media on the disc For example if it is a music CD open Windows Media Player and use it to select and then play the CD For other types of media use the associated software to open the files on the disc Creating a CD DVD Depending on the configuration your computer may come with a multi function drive that allows you to Play pre r...

Page 102: ... optical drive Please refer to your computer s product specification for listing of specific format compatibilities Copy protection technology may also prevent or limit recording or viewing of certain optical media For details on how to use the software please refer to the respective Online Help menus Removing a disc with the computer on To remove a disc CD or DVD with the computer turned on 1 Pre...

Page 103: ...r CD or DVD discs Store your discs in their original containers to protect them from scratches and keep them clean Do not bend a disc or place heavy objects on top of it Do not apply a label to or otherwise mar the surface of a disc Hold a disc by its outside edge Fingerprints on the surface can prevent the optical drive from reading the data properly Do not expose discs to direct sunlight or extr...

Page 104: ...ba s online resources Toshiba maintains a number of online sites to which you can connect These sites provide information about Toshiba products give help with technical questions and keep you up to date with future upgrades For more information see Contacting Toshiba on page 231 ...

Page 105: ... It has a number of other features that enhance its energy efficiency Many of these energy saving features have been set by Toshiba We recommend you leave these features active allowing your computer to operate at its maximum energy efficiency so that you can use it for longer periods while traveling Running the computer on battery power The computer contains a removable Lithium Ion Li Ion battery...

Page 106: ... Toshiba Web site at accessories toshiba com Use only batteries designed to work with your Toshiba notebook computer To ensure that the battery maintains its maximum capacity operate the computer on battery power at least once a month The Lithium Ion battery has no memory effect so it is not necessary to let the battery fully discharge each time However for better accuracy of the battery meter it ...

Page 107: ... the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes Changes to these settings may result in system performance or stability issues Users who are not completely familiar with the power management component of the system should use the preset configuration For assistance with setup changes contact Toshiba s Global Support Centre Using additional ...

Page 108: ... Battery charge time may vary depending on the applications power management settings and features used Charging the main battery To charge the main battery while it is in your computer plug the computer into a live electrical outlet The battery charges whether the computer is on or off TECHNICAL NOTE When your computer is using all of the power provided by the AC adaptor to run applications featu...

Page 109: ...ing this extends battery life and helps ensure accurate monitoring of battery capacity Charging the RTC battery Your computer has an internal real time clock RTC battery The RTC battery powers the System Time Clock and BIOS memory used to store your computer s configuration settings When fully charged it maintains this information for up to a month when the computer is powered off The RTC battery ...

Page 110: ... warning prompts you to reset the real time clock The computer can be used while the RTC battery is being charged although the charging status of the RTC battery cannot be monitored Monitoring main battery power 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 adaptor connected Glows blue when the ...

Page 111: ...nformation on replacing the main battery HINT Be careful not to confuse the battery light the on off light and the power button light near the upper left corner of the keyboard When the on off light or power button light flashes amber it indicates that the system is suspended using the Windows operating system Standby command Sample Illustration Power and battery light locations NOTE Power button ...

Page 112: ...peated discharges and recharges the battery s capacity gradually decreases A frequently used older battery does not power the computer for as long as a new battery even when both are fully charged TECHNICAL NOTE The computer drains the battery faster at low temperatures Check your remaining charge frequently if you are working in temperatures below 50 degrees Fahrenheit The computer calculates the...

Page 113: ... default the computer copies the details of your open programs and files to the hard disk before shutting down For more information on using Hibernation see Hibernation mode on page 71 Setting battery alarms You can set two alarms Each alarm can be set to alert you when a specified percentage of remaining battery power has been reached You can set how the warning occurs sound an alarm display a me...

Page 114: ... back on again Use Toshiba s power saving options These power saving options control the way in which the computer is configured By using them you can greatly increase the length of time you can use the computer before you need to recharge the battery Toshiba has combined these options into preset Power Profiles Using one of these profiles lets you choose between maximum power savings and peak sys...

Page 115: ...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 that you change become the active settings when you exit the pr...

Page 116: ... the Power Profile pop up window Sample Image Power Profile pop up window 2 While continuing to press Fn press F2 until you select the desired Power Profile The Power Profile options are Full Power High Power Normal DVD Playback Presentation and Long Life 3 Release the Fn key The pop up window disappears You are now in the selected mode For more information on setting the battery Power Profile see...

Page 117: ...ure The battery pack s internal protective device could fail causing it to overheat or ignite resulting in caustic liquid leakage or explosion or fire possibly resulting in death or serious injury 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 c...

Page 118: ...2 3 2 5 Slide the battery release lock to the unlocked position Sample Illustration Unlocking the battery release lock 6 Slide the battery release latch to release the battery 7 Pull the discharged battery out of the computer Sample Illustration Removing the battery ...

Page 119: ...ort circuit fire or electric shock Failure to do so could possibly result in serious injury Inserting a charged battery To insert a battery 1 Wipe the terminals of the charged battery with a clean cloth to ensure a good connection 2 Insert the charged battery into the slot until the latch clicks The battery pack has been designed so that you cannot install it with reverse polarity If the battery d...

Page 120: ...re of your battery The following sections offer tips on how to take care of 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 cable from the power socket Carefully remove the battery pack from the computer Do not try t...

Page 121: ...ition should be avoided with all batteries The main battery is designed so that it cannot be installed in reverse polarity Charge the battery only in the computer or in a battery charger designated as an approved option When you install the battery pack you should hear a click when it is seated properly Do not expose the battery pack to fire The battery pack could explode Maintaining your battery ...

Page 122: ...IN or AC power light should glow blue and the battery light should glow amber to indicate that the battery pack is being charged If the DC IN or AC power light indicator does not glow power is not being supplied Check the connections for the AC adaptor and power cord cable 5 Charge the battery pack until the battery light glows blue If you have extra battery packs rotate their use If you will not ...

Page 123: ...ctrode during transportation to avoid a possible short circuit fire or electric shock Failure to do so could possibly result in serious injury Always use the battery pack supplied as an accessory or an equivalent battery pack specified in the User s Manual Other battery packs have different voltage and terminal polarities Use of non conforming battery packs could generate smoke or cause fire or ru...

Page 124: ...39 also apply while traveling Never leave your computer on a sunny ledge or in a place where it could get wet or covered in dust Always travel with the computer in a carrying case Toshiba offers a choice of carrying cases for the computer They all provide plenty of extra space for manuals power cords and compact discs Contact your authorized Toshiba representative for more information or visit Tos...

Page 125: ...hing pad for everything you can do in the Windows operating system You use its features to start programs find documents set up system components and perform most other computing tasks HINT The illustrated examples in this guide may appear slightly different from the screens displayed by your system The differences are not significant and do not indicate any change in the functionality of your sys...

Page 126: ...t button Taskbar System tray and background pattern Sample Image Windows operating system desktop Icons An icon represents a folder file or program that can be quickly activated by double clicking the icon You can create a new desktop icon for any folder file or program by dragging the element s icon from its location in a window to the desktop area Start button Taskbar Icons System tray ...

Page 127: ...r The Microsoft browser that provides access to the Internet Windows Media Player Plays and organizes digital media files on your computer and on the Internet If you place the cursor over an icon a popup description of the file contents appears Your desktop may contain other icons depending on your configuration See Windows online Help for more specific information on each icon and how to use it S...

Page 128: ...of tasks or programs that run continuously in the background To learn more about each task position the cursor over the icon for a few moments and a short description of the task appears Typical tasks in the System tray are Current time Power usage mode Mouse properties and speaker volume To activate a specific task double click the appropriate System tray icon Setting up for communications To con...

Page 129: ...ntrol Panel 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware 3 Click Phone and Modem Options The Phone and Modem Options Properties dialog box displays 4 Fill in the Local Information text boxes and click OK 5 Click the Modems tab Your modem should be listed next to one of the computer s COM ports 6 Make a note of the COM port number 7 To verify that the modem is set up properly select the modem you wish to ch...

Page 130: ... modem allows you to Access the Internet Communicate with your office s local area network LAN or larger corporate wide area network WAN For specific information about connecting to a LAN or WAN consult your network administrator Send a fax directly from your computer For more detailed information regarding your computer s modem visit Toshiba s Web site at accessories toshiba com Before you can co...

Page 131: ... RJ 11 wall jack Sample Illustration Connecting to a wall jack Connect the built in modem only to ordinary analog phone lines Never connect the built in modem to a digital line ISDN Never connect the built in modem to the digital connector on a public telephone or to a digital private branch exchange PBX Never connect the built in modem to a key telephone system for residences or offices Connectio...

Page 132: ...uter For specific information about connecting to the network consult your network administrator While you are at home or traveling you need a dial up connection Ask your network administrator for the telephone number of the network Setting up the connection To set up an office connection consult your network administrator for network settings and additional considerations To set up a dial up conn...

Page 133: ...formance and Maintenance 2 Click the System icon then click the Hardware tab and then click the Device Manager button 3 Select the appropriate network adapter 4 Click Actions 5 Select the Properties icon 6 Select the Do not use this device disable option from the Device usage drop down 7 Click OK Your LAN port is now disabled To enable the Ethernet LAN port repeat steps one through four Select the...

Page 134: ...tation or your network administrator To use your wireless communication slide the wireless on off switch to the On position When the Wi Fi antenna switch is on the wireless indicator light will be lit For help with common Wi Fi networking problems see Wireless networking problems on page 217 An overview of using the Internet The following sections give a quick introduction to the Internet and some...

Page 135: ...ld Wide Web offers information as text images audio or video to be referenced from anywhere in the world Special programs called Web browsers are specifically designed to work with HTTP They make it easier to connect to a particular network address and send and receive information Internet Service Providers To connect a computer directly to the Internet many people and businesses use an Internet S...

Page 136: ...ning up for a new ISP account or assists you in setting up your computer to work with your existing ISP Once you have established an ISP account you can connect to the Internet 1 Connect your computer s modem to a telephone line For more information on connecting a modem see Connecting the modem to a telephone line on page 130 2 Start your Web browser Have your modem dial the ISP s telephone numbe...

Page 137: ...a link automatically transfers your Web browser to that site You can also use a Search Engine a Web site specifically designed to help you look for information Internet features The Internet offers many types of communication tools to help you perform many tasks Internet email To send and receive email of your own you need a mailbox on the Web or an email address If you have an account with an ISP...

Page 138: ...ur computer to a site on the Web or downloading transferring data from a site on the Web to your computer There are several ways to upload or download data It can be as simple as attaching a file or document to an email or you can use the File Transfer Protocol FTP features of your Web browser to transfer large amounts of data Exploring audio features You can use your computer to record sounds usi...

Page 139: ...lly into the microphone 5 When you have finished recording click the Stop button The Sound Recorder window displays the new sound file as a waveform You can only record 60 seconds at a time 6 To hear what you just recorded click the Play button 7 To save the file select Save from the File menu The microphone on your computer might be set to Mute To check this click Start All Programs Accessories E...

Page 140: ... headphones Continuous exposure to loud sound can harm your hearing TECHNICAL NOTE Use amplified speakers that require an external power source Other types of speakers will be inadequate to produce sound from the computer To play back sound files through external speakers or headphones 1 Locate the headphone jack on the computer 2 Using any necessary adapters plug the cable from the headphones or ...

Page 141: ...u can install Type I cards Type II cards The PC Card slot supports hot swapping which allows you to replace one PC Card with another while the computer is on Inserting a PC Card Before you insert a PC Card refer to the documentation that comes with the card to see if you need to do anything before you insert it To insert a PC Card 1 Locate the PC Card slot on the left side of the computer 2 Insert...

Page 142: ...on on the system tray and then selecting the card or device you want to remove If the system is unable to prepare the card for safe removal a message will tell you to try again later If the card can be removed now the system displays Safe to Remove Hardware 2 Locate the PC Card eject button 3 Press the PC Card eject button once to pop it out slightly and push it in to remove the PC Card The PC Car...

Page 143: ...a Adapter Slot Available on certain models The Bridge Media Adapter slot available on certain models supports the use of Memory Stick Memory Stick PRO Secure Digital SD MMC MultiMediaCard or xD Picture Card media These media can be used with a variety of digital products digital music players cellular phones PDAs digital cameras digital video camcorders etc The Bridge Media Adapter slot may also s...

Page 144: ...nserting memory media do not touch the metal contacts You could expose the storage area to static electricity which can destroy data Removing memory media 1 Prepare the media for removal by right clicking the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the system tray and then selecting the card or device you want to remove If the system is unable to prepare the media for safe removal a message will tell you t...

Page 145: ...ight to go out Using the i LINK port Available on certain models The i LINK port available on certain models on the left side of the computer provides an extremely fast data transfer rate In addition to high speed the i LINK port also supports isochronous data transfer 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 v...

Page 146: ...ascertain certain system details set additional options or change default options These utilities are described in this chapter TOSHIBA Assist Supervisor password User password PC Diagnostic Tool Utility Fn esse TOSHIBA Hotkey Utility TOSHIBA SD Memory Card Format Utility TOSHIBA Power Saver Mouse Utility Toshiba Hardware Setup TOSHIBA Zooming Utility CD DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer TOSHIBA Accessi...

Page 147: ...st The TOSHIBA Assist provides quick access to computer functions and allows you to customize a range of computer settings To access TOSHIBA Assist do one of the following Double click the TOSHIBA Assist shortcut icon on the desktop Click Start All Programs Toshiba Utilities and then TOSHIBA Assist The TOSHIBA Assist window appears Sample Image TOSHIBA Assist window ...

Page 148: ...ories of options Connect Secure Protect Fix Optimize Connect The features available in this category are ConfigFree Connectivity Doctor ConfigFree Bluetooth Settings available on certain models Bluetooth Local COM Settings available on certain models Sample Image TOSHIBA Assist window Connect tab ...

Page 149: ...149 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Assist 5 375 x 8 375 ver 2 3 Secure The features available in this category are User password Supervisor password Sample Image TOSHIBA Assist window Secure tab ...

Page 150: ...150 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Assist 5 375 x 8 375 ver 2 3 Protect Fix The feature available in this category is PC Diagnostic Tool Utility Sample Image TOSHIBA Assist window Protect Fix tab ...

Page 151: ...sse TOSHIBA Hotkey Utility TOSHIBA SD Memory Card Format Utility TOSHIBA Power Saver Mouse Utility Toshiba Hardware Setup TOSHIBA Zooming Utility CD DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer TOSHIBA Accessibility TOSHIBA Touch and Launch Utility Fingerprint Authentication Utility available on certain models Sample Image TOSHIBA Assist window Optimize tab ...

Page 152: ... such as Toshiba Hardware Setup This is useful if more than one person uses the computer A single user password supports the instant and power on password functions When setting up the various passwords keep the following in mind The user password can be set up under the supervisor password The supervisor password must be set before the user password or the user password must be deleted and then r...

Page 153: ...ser password provides instant password and power on password protection Setting a user password To register a password for the power on password functions 1 Click Start All Programs Toshiba Utilities and then TOSHIBA Assist The TOSHIBA Assist window appears 2 On the left side click the Secure tab 3 Select the User Password icon The Password tab of the Toshiba Hardware Setup window appears Sample I...

Page 154: ... the power on password function 1 Click Start All Programs Toshiba Utilities and then TOSHIBA Assist The TOSHIBA Assist window appears 2 On the left side click the Secure tab 3 Select the User Password icon The Password tab of the Toshiba Hardware Setup window appears 4 Select Not Registered A pop up screen appears asking for a password 5 Enter the password then click OK A message displays confirm...

Page 155: ...ere you can later access it should you not remember it Toshiba is not responsible for any losses that may occur to you your organization or others as a result of the inability to access the computer To register a password for the power on password functions 1 Click Start All Programs Toshiba Utilities and then TOSHIBA Assist The TOSHIBA Assist window appears 2 On the left side click the Secure tab...

Page 156: ... cancel the power on password function 1 Click Start All Programs Toshiba Utilities and then TOSHIBA Assist The TOSHIBA Assist window appears 2 On the left side click the Secure tab 3 Select the Supervisor Password icon The Supervisor Password Utility window appears 4 Select Not Registered A pop up screen appears asking for a password 5 Enter the password then click OK A message displays confirmin...

Page 157: ...ity 1 Click Start All Programs Toshiba Utilities and then PC Diagnostic Tool or click the PC Diagnostic Tool icon in the Protect Fix tab of TOSHIBA Assist The PC Diagnostic Tool window appears Sample Image PC Diagnostic Tool window 2 Select the devices that you would like to test by clicking the check box that appears to the left of the device Click the plus and minus symbols to expand and collaps...

Page 158: ...s and files With Fn esse you can assign an Fn key combination to Open a Windows operating system program Open a file in its associated program Display a customized folder of 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 234 You can assign any key that is not associated with a ...

Page 159: ... 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 the Fn esse keyboard which you are assigning to the item 5 Release the primary button Fn es...

Page 160: ...r over the desired key in the Fn esse window and press the secondary button The Assignment Type dialog box appears Sample Image Fn esse assignment type dialog box Follow the instructions in Making a direct key assignment on page 160 or Making a popup assignment on page 161 Making a direct key assignment 1 Select Direct to display the Add Edit Command dialog box 2 Enter the Description Command Line...

Page 161: ...o associate the folder with the key you just selected To open a popup list showing the items in that folder press Fn plus the appropriate key from within any Windows based 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 p...

Page 162: ... to receive a confirmation message when you use the Hotkey combination for Standby Fn F3 and Hibernation Fn F4 To activate the Hotkey utility 1 Click Start All Programs Toshiba Utilities and then Hotkey utility The TOSHIBA Hotkey window appears Sample Image TOSHIBA Hotkey Utility window 2 Select the desired option s 3 Click OK ...

Page 163: ...ities and then SD Memory Card Format or click the SD Memory Card icon in the Optimize tab of TOSHIBA Assist The TOSHIBA SD Memory Card Format screen appears Sample Image TOSHIBA SD Memory Card Format screen 2 Select the drive corresponding to the SD memory card 3 Select the formatting option Quick Format Full Format 4 Click Start to begin formatting The formatting progress is displayed in the hori...

Page 164: ... click the Power Management icon in either the Optimize tab of TOSHIBA Assist or in the system tray The TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window appears Sample Image TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window The Profile panel on the left of the TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window shows the power profiles used to control power usage for both AC power and battery power as well as the estimated battery li...

Page 165: ...profile applies only when a DVD program is playing while running the computer on battery power Quickly creating a new power profile 1 Highlight one of the preset profiles 2 Click Copy A new profile appears with the title Copy of Name where Name is the title of the profile you copied 3 To rename the profile click Property 4 Type the name for your new profile and then click OK Customizing a power pr...

Page 166: ...ick the Mouse icon in the Optimize tab of TOSHIBA Assist The Mouse Properties screen appears Sample Image Mouse Properties screen The settings you can change are divided into these categories Buttons Pointers Pointer options Hardware You may see additional categories depending on your particular pointing device For information on these settings see Using the TouchPad on page 61 2 Adjust the settin...

Page 167: ...ograms Toshiba Utilities Assist or click the Toshiba Hardware Setup icon in the Optimize tab of TOSHIBA Assist The Toshiba Hardware Setup screen appears Sample Image Toshiba Hardware Setup screen General tab options The Toshiba Hardware Setup screen has the following tabs General Allows you to view the current BIOS version or change certain settings back to their default values Password Allows you...

Page 168: ...lly Switchable This mode is the default setting for your computer and automatically changes the processing frequency and decreases voltage depending on the power source AC Power If your computer is connected to the AC adaptor the CPU frequency mode is set to high for faster processing Battery Power If your computer is running on battery power the CPU frequency mode is set to low for slower process...

Page 169: ...n Keyboard Allows you to configure an external keyboard to emulate the Fn function key and access the wake on keyboard function USB Allows you to enable or disable USB Legacy Emulation LAN Allows you to set networking functions By changing any of the options that appear in the dialog boxes and clicking Apply you can reconfigure that function Any options that you change will become default settings...

Page 170: ...he TOSHIBA Zooming Utility Properties screen appears Sample Image TOSHIBA Zooming Utility Properties screen 2 Select the desired option s 3 Click OK The zoom in and zoom out hot keys will now work with the applications you selected To zoom in hold down the Fn key and press 2 to zoom out hold down the Fn key and press 1 For more information about how to use the TOSHIBA Zooming utility right click t...

Page 171: ... hibernation the setting will revert back to Normal speed The setting can also be changed by CD burning software or other applications that can set the drive speed Sample Image CD DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer screen To access the utility 1 Double click the icon in the task tray or click the CD DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer icon in the Optimize tab of TOSHIBA Assist The CD DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer ...

Page 172: ...essibility lets you make the Fn key a sticky key meaning you can press it once release it and then press a function key to activate the hot key function Sample Image TOSHIBA Accessibility window To use TOSHIBA Accessibility 1 Click Start All Programs Toshiba Utilities and then Accessibility or click the Accessibility icon in the Optimize tab of TOSHIBA Assist The TOSHIBA Accessibility window appea...

Page 173: ...unch is like a miniature Windows desktop You can personalize TOSHIBA Touch and Launch to help you work more efficiently To activate TOSHIBA Touch and Launch touch and hold your finger on a corner of the TouchPad The TOSHIBA Touch and Launch window appears Sample Image TOSHIBA Touch and Launch window A blue circle within the TOSHIBA Touch and Launch window represents your finger location on the Tou...

Page 174: ...ins open To close the TOSHIBA Touch and Launch window release your finger when the blue circle is not on any icon Or click the Close button in the upper right area of the TOSHIBA Touch and Launch window The TOSHIBA Touch and Launch window has the following parts Sample Image Parts of the TOSHIBA Touch and Launch window A short description of the currently selected corner icon appears below the TOS...

Page 175: ...ange color when the TOSHIBA Touch and Launch is active Double click the icon to open the TOSHIBA Touch and Launch Settings window Right click the icon to see the following shortcuts Settings The Settings function allows you to define the functions features you can access in TOSHIBA Touch and Launch Disable Enable Help About TOSHIBA Touch and Launch Settings When you choose the Settings shortcut me...

Page 176: ...Launch window The Option button allows you to define how folders will open define visual effects and control when to show help A list of tables appears in the Table section of the TOSHIBA Touch and Launch Settings window These are the same items icons you can choose in the Corner Assignment section of the TOSHIBA Touch and Launch Settings As you select a table the Settings button may become active...

Page 177: ... free Toshiba does not guarantee that the fingerprint utility will accurately screen out unauthorized users at all times Toshiba is not liable for any failure or damage that might arise out of the use of the fingerprint software or utility Fingerprint Enrollment Use the Enroll or Edit Fingerprints wizard to enroll new fingerprints or to update existing fingerprint samples It is recommended that yo...

Page 178: ...tton is also displayed above each enrolled fingerprint This button is shown pressed by default indicating that your fingerprint is automatically added for power on authentication During fingerprint enrollment the system displays icons as prompts notifications and warnings These icons and their meanings are as follows Reader ready the reader is waiting to read your fingerprint Swipe your finger whe...

Page 179: ... logon is completed The Fast User Switching feature of the Windows operating system is also supported If user A is logged on and the fingerprint utility verifies the fingerprint of user B who is already enrolled the utility recognizes the fingerprint and switches the users If your system supports power on security existing fingerprint samples can be used also for power on authentication Power on S...

Page 180: ...er on and hard drive passwords with the fingerprint reader Power on security can be configured to operate with the fingerprint logon feature If a fingerprint used for power on security matches a fingerprint in an existing passport the corresponding user is logged on automatically without having to enter the Windows logon password Your hardware must support Power on security to use the single logon...

Page 181: ... Center contains various functions for fingerprint management and for setting up your fingerprint software Available options depend on the software status used hardware and installed applications Fingerprints Enroll or Edit Fingerprints Runs the fingerprint enrollment wizard You can enroll delete fingerprints for the current user and if power on security is implemented control whether they are sto...

Page 182: ... computer startup or create new fingerprints to be used only for power on authentication Fingerprint Storage Inspector Opens the Fingerprint Storage Inspector dialog where you can see the contents of your fingerprint storage Help Introduction Displays the Introduction dialog with basic information about product features Tutorial Runs the fingerprint tutorial which shows you how to enroll your fing...

Page 183: ...available in several variants or skins To view or select other Biomenu skins open the Control Center and select Settings User Settings Swipe your finger to open Biomenu If fingerprint verification is configured to invoke another action e g display a registered page press and hold the Shift key while swiping your finger The Biomenu contains the following menu options Lock computer Locks your comput...

Page 184: ... hints can be turned off in the Settings dialog A wizard will assist you through your first registration Replaying a registered Web page or dialog You are logged on to the computer and want to replay a registered Web page To replay a registration 1 Swipe your enrolled finger to display the Biomenu 2 Select Registered Sites 3 Select a page you want to display and replay or simply verify your finger...

Page 185: ... there is no active form all existing registered forms for the page are displayed You then select the one to be replayed Replaying a registered dialog You are logged on to the computer and want to replay a registered dialog To replay a registration 1 Display the dialog to be replayed 2 Use the reader 3 Optional If the hint for replaying dialogs is displayed confirm that you want to replay the regi...

Page 186: ...e computer and want to delete an existing registration To delete an existing registration 1 Click the Settings topic in the Control Center 2 Click User Settings Verify your fingerprint 3 Select Registrations 4 Select a registration 5 Click Delete How to Delete the Fingerprint Data Fingerprint data is stored in the non volatile memory If the computer changes ownership Toshiba recommends the followi...

Page 187: ...r any hard or sharp objects Do not press the reader with too much pressure Do not touch the reader with a wet finger or any wet objects Keep reader surface dry and free of water vapor Do not touch the reader with a soiled finger Minute foreign particles on a soiled or dirty finger may scratch the reader Do not paste stickers or write on the reader Do not touch the reader with a finger or any objec...

Page 188: ...nroll two or more fingers Enroll additional fingers if recognition failure occurs often using enrolled fingers Check your finger condition Changed conditions such as injured rough extremely dry wet soiled dirty oily soaked or swollen fingers may lower the recognition success rate Also if the fingerprint is worn down or the finger becomes thinner or fatter the recognition success rate may be lowere...

Page 189: ...prints A warning message will be displayed when recognition is abnormal or recognition is not successful within a fixed duration The recognition success rate may differ from user to user Toshiba does not guarantee that this fingerprint recognition technology will be error free Toshiba does not guarantee that the fingerprint reader will recognize the enrolled user or accurately screen out unauthori...

Page 190: ...u solve many problems by yourself It covers the problems you are most likely to encounter If all else fails contact Toshiba You will find information on Toshiba s support services at the end of this chapter Problems that are easy to fix Your program stops responding If you are working with a program that suddenly freezes all operations chances are the program has stopped responding You can exit th...

Page 191: ... End Task Closing the failed program should allow you to continue working If it does not continue with the next step 4 Close the remaining programs one by one by selecting the program name then End Task To power off your computer do one of the following If you are not connected to a domain server 1 Click Start Turn off computer The Turn off computer window appears 2 Click Turn Off The computer tur...

Page 192: ...art All Programs Accessories and then click Notepad 4 Press Ctrl V to paste the details into Notepad 5 Add a paragraph break and type some notes describing what you were doing when you received the message and how the error can be reproduced 6 Save the file and refer to it when you contact the software manufacturer Problems when you turn on the computer These problems may occur when you turn on th...

Page 193: ...o clear the condition press Ctrl Alt and Del simultaneously Clearing the condition may get the computer running but it will not solve a resource conflict Read the documentation that came with the conflicting device and Resolving a hardware conflict on page 197 The computer is not accessing the hard disk or the optional external diskette drive Your computer normally loads the operating system from ...

Page 194: ...lays the Non System disk or disk error message Make sure there is no diskette in the optional external diskette drive If there is a diskette in the drive remove it and press any key to continue If pressing any key does not work press Ctrl Alt and Del to restart the computer For more information see The computer is not accessing the hard disk or the optional external diskette drive on page 193 The ...

Page 195: ...u may have to change your system s configuration or verify the startup procedure to fix the problem To do this use the options in the Startup menu To open the Startup menu 1 Restart your computer 2 Press F8 when your computer starts and before Windows starts loading The Windows Advanced Options menu displays these options Safe Mode Safe Mode with Networking Safe Mode with Command Prompt Enable Boo...

Page 196: ...not find the URL address I typed in Make sure you separated the domain names of the address with the forward slash Check the spelling of each name and the syntax of the address carefully A single incorrect letter or missed character will make it impossible for your browser to locate the site My browser cannot find a site I bookmarked The World Wide Web is constantly changing A site you bookmarked ...

Page 197: ...problem first For help on hardware conflicts 1 Click Start then click Help and Support 2 Click the Hardware link in the window s left pane A list of category links appear 3 Click the Fixing a hardware problem link 4 Choose from specific topics and follow the steps If there is still a problem the operating system should display a message that explains what the conflict is A plan of action The smoot...

Page 198: ...d to as system resources Interrupt Request Channel The channel to the CPU is called an Interrupt Request IRQ because it interrupts what the processor is doing and requests some of the processor s time If two or more devices use the same IRQ the processor does not know which device is asking for attention This causes a hardware conflict Direct Memory Access The data required by a device is stored i...

Page 199: ...The operating system is automatically set up to accommodate the new device If you install an older legacy device that the operating system cannot recognize the operating system may have difficulty assigning resources to it As a result a hardware conflict can occur Resolving conflicts There are several things you can do to resolve hardware conflicts Get the most recent drivers from the manufacturer...

Page 200: ...rmance and Maintenance 2 Click the Administrative Tools icon 3 Double click Computer Management then click Device Manager 4 Select the specific device from the device category To expand a device category double click the category 5 In the toolbar look to the far right for an icon of a monitor with a strike mark through a circle on the front This is the disable feature 6 Click the icon You are give...

Page 201: ...h provides an array of tabs They may include The General tab which provides basic information about the device The Resource tab which lists resources assigned to the monitor optional external optical drive optional external diskette drive and other power using functions This tab does not appear if the device is not using resources The Driver tab which displays the drivers being used by the device ...

Page 202: ... the module 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 the error the memory module may be faulty If the error recurs without the memory module installed the error is not caused by the memory module TECHNICAL NOTE You must have at least one memory module installed for t...

Page 203: ...he battery may not be inserted correctly in the computer Turn off the computer remove the battery clean the contacts with a soft dry cloth if necessary and replace the battery See Removing the battery from the computer on page 117 The battery may be too hot or too cold to charge properly If you think this is the probable cause let the battery reach room temperature and try again If the battery has...

Page 204: ...al for all batteries To purchase a new battery pack see your accessories information that shipped with your computer or visit the Toshiba Web site at accessories toshiba com Refer to this site often to stay current on the most recent software and hardware options for your computer and for other product information For more information on maintaining battery power see Charging batteries on page 108...

Page 205: ... problems Here are some typical display problems and their solutions The screen is blank Display Auto Off may have gone into effect Press any key to activate the screen You may have activated the instant password feature by pressing Fn and F1 simultaneously If you have registered a password press any key type the password and press Enter If no password is registered press any key The screen reacti...

Page 206: ...es not look right You can change the display settings by clicking a blank area of the desktop with the secondary control button then clicking Properties This opens the Display Properties dialog box The Appearance tab of this dialog box allows you to choose the colors for the screen The Settings tab allows you to choose the screen resolution The built in screen flickers Some flickering is a normal ...

Page 207: ...ble of displaying at resolutions of 800 x 600 or higher Devices that do not support this resolution will only work in Internal External mode and not simultaneous mode Small bright dots appear on your TFT display when you turn on your computer Small bright dots may appear on your screen display when you turn on your computer Your display contains an extremely large number of thin film transistors T...

Page 208: ...u are identifying the drive by its correct name A or C Error checking Run Error checking which analyzes the directories files and File Allocation Table FAT on the disk and repairs any damage it finds To run Error checking 1 Click Start then click My Computer 2 Right click the drive you want to check 3 On the pop up menu click Properties The drive s Properties box appears This feature is not availa...

Page 209: ...oftware Consult your network administrator Some programs run correctly but others do not This is probably a configuration problem If a program does not run properly refer to its documentation and check that the hardware configuration meets its needs A diskette will not go into the optional external diskette drive You may already have a diskette in the drive Make sure the drive is empty You may be ...

Page 210: ... an external drive make sure that the drive s cable is properly connected to the computer Make sure the tray that holds the CD or DVD is closed properly Press gently until it clicks into place Open the tray and remove the disc Make sure the tray is clean Any dirt or foreign object can interfere with the laser beam Examine the disc to see if it is dirty If necessary wipe it with a clean cloth dippe...

Page 211: ...ical drive supports the Digital Versatile Disc DVD formats DVD R DVD RW and DVD RAM plus the CD formats CD Recordable CD R and CD Rewritable CD RW If the problem is with a data CD or DVD refer to the software s documentation and check that the hardware configuration meets the program s needs The disc will not come out of the drive when you click the eject button on the screen Press the button on t...

Page 212: ...ctions in this chapter may apply Resource conflicts can cause problems when using PC Cards See Resolving a hardware conflict on page 197 Card Information Structure When you insert a PC Card into a slot the computer attempts to determine the type of card and the resources it requires by reading its Card Information Structure CIS Sometimes the CIS contains enough information for you to use the card ...

Page 213: ...uality control If another PCMCIA equipped computer is available try the card in that machine If the card malfunctions again it may be defective Resolving PC Card problems Here are some common problems and their solutions The slot appears to be dead PC Cards that used to work no longer work Check the PC Card status 1 Click Start 2 Click My Computer icon with the secondary button then click Properti...

Page 214: ...rting another without turning the computer off fails Follow this procedure before you remove a PC Card 1 Double click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the System tray 2 Select the item you wish to remove 3 Click Stop 4 Remove the device when prompted to do so 5 Click OK three times to close the Safely Remove Hardware screen Never swap modules when the computer is in Hibernation or Standby mode T...

Page 215: ...ust 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 Setting up a printer on page 68 or in the instructions that came with the printer You may have connected the printer while the comp...

Page 216: ... telephone line jack Check the port settings to make sure the hardware and software are referring to the same COM port See Determining the COM port on page 129 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 bps bits per second or higher Refer to the p...

Page 217: ...r computer has an internal Wi Fi adapter check the device list in Device Manager part of the Windows Control Panel Some Toshiba models may have a Wi Fi antenna switch even though they do not have an internal Wi Fi adapter Verify that signal strength is good using the utility provided with the Wi Fi adapter If another computer is on the same network verify that it has network access and can connect...

Page 218: ...r wireless network connection then click Properties 4 Select Internet Protocol TCP IP then click Properties 5 Select Obtain an IP address automatically 6 Click OK then click Close Use IPCONFIG to verify that the computer has a useful IP address one other than the private address of 169 254 xxx xxx assigned by Windows Click Start then click Run Enter Cmd and press Enter Enter IPCONFIG ALL and press...

Page 219: ...ent firmware upgrades Problems with WEP keys in particular are frequently addressed in new firmware releases Special considerations for Windows XP Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP encryption is not enabled on the wireless access point When you install a wireless access point device Windows XP checks whether WEP encryption is enabled on the device If it is not enabled Windows XP adds the device to its ...

Page 220: ...oes not provide enough information to determine if this is the case contact that vendor s support group for further advice DVD operating problems If you experience a problem playing DVDs you may be able to fix the problem yourself For general problems playing a DVD title try the following steps 1 Verify that the disc is in a format that the drive supports 2 Ensure that the disc is properly inserte...

Page 221: ...e Manager to view the optical drive properties 7 Check the Toshiba Web site for new information on optical drives and their operation A blank screen appears while watching a DVD ROM movie or title Disable the Shut off Monitor feature in the Display Properties using the following steps 1 Right click in a blank area of the Windows desktop 2 Click Properties 3 Click the Screen Saver tab 4 Deselect Sh...

Page 222: ...ed Flat Panel tab 4 Click Disable Display Stretch Feature 5 Click OK The screen saver runs while you are watching a movie or title If the screen saver is enabled it runs on top of any movie or title you are watching To disable the screen saver 1 Click Start Control Panel The Control Panel window appears 2 Click Appearance and Themes and double click the Display icon The Display Properties dialog b...

Page 223: ... Here are some ways you can do this Copy files to diskette Copy files to an external storage device Connect a CD DVD to the system and use specialized software to copy everything on the hard disk to a CD DVD Connect your computer to the office network and copy files to your network partition Some people use a combination of these methods backing up all files to tape weekly and copying critical fil...

Page 224: ... use features for backing up your Windows settings and your data documents and other important files Take advantage of these features to protect yourself from much more difficult and time consuming restoration procedures and to safeguard your valuable data from loss Saving system configuration with Restore Points The System Restore feature of Windows XP quickly creates Restore Points snapshots of ...

Page 225: ...ing the saved Restore Point To do this 1 Click Start and then Help and Support 2 Under Pick a Task click Undo changes to your computer with System Restore 3 Click Restore my computer to an earlier time then click Next 4 A calendar will be presented showing a month at a time Each date for which a Restore Point has been set will be marked as bold When a boldfaced date is clicked a description of the...

Page 226: ...nal CD and DVD writers are also widely available Follow these steps to back up files in the My Documents folder to one or more CDs 1 Put a blank CD R CD recordable disc into the computer s CD or DVD drive 2 A menu of options will appear Select Open writable CD folder using Windows Explorer and click OK 3 A Windows Explorer window will open for the blank CD This window will be referred to as the CD...

Page 227: ...do not find an application s data files in any of the folders within the My Documents folder check the application s options or preferences settings to discover the locations of the files 7 When you have finished copying files to the CD window click File Write these files to CD 8 A CD Writing Wizard will appear prompting for a name for the CD You may accept the default name or enter a new more des...

Page 228: ...select a particular Favorites folder to back up then click Next 5 In the Export Favorites Destination window use the Browse button to browse to the My Documents folder Click Save in the Select Bookmark file window and then click Next 6 Click Finish The message Successfully exported favorites should appear 7 Follow the steps above for backing up files from the My Documents folder to a CD Each CD ha...

Page 229: ...Windows to the state it was in prior to the installation undoing any changes that the installation process introduced Back up your critical data see Backing up your data to CDs with Windows XP on page 226 Have your factory Restore Reconfiguration CD s on hand in case you need any files from them Do not guess follow directions carefully It is often necessary to run an installation utility first bef...

Page 230: ...ail business applications etc are working correctly and verify that important devices are still functioning 6 For each additional hardware or software item repeat these steps starting at step 1 if any of your critical data has changed or starting at step 2 if no critical data has changed If you need further assistance If you have followed the recommendations in this chapter and are still having pr...

Page 231: ...or the number of a Toshiba dealer near you in the United States call 800 457 7777 Contacting Toshiba If you still need help and suspect that the problem is hardware related Toshiba offers a variety of resources to help you Toshiba s Technical Support Web site For technical support or to stay current on the most recent software and hardware options for your computer and for other product informatio...

Page 232: ... Toshiba corporate site computers toshiba com Marketing and product information in the USA accessories toshiba com Accessories information in the USA www toshiba ca Canada www toshiba Europe com Europe www toshiba co jp index htm Japan http servicio toshiba com Mexico and all of Latin America Australia Toshiba Australia Pty Limited 84 92 Talavera Road North Ryde NSW 2113 Sydney Australia Canada To...

Page 233: ...thin the US 949 859 4273 outside of the US this call may incur long distance charges Mexico Toshiba de México S A de C V Sierra Candela No 111 6to Piso Col Lomas de Chapultepec CP 11000 Mexico DF Spain Toshiba Information Systems España S A Parque Empresarial San Fernando Edificio Europa 1a Planta Escalera A 28831 Madrid San Fernando de Henares Spain United Kingdom Toshiba Information Systems U K ...

Page 234: ...nation with the Fn key turn system functions on and off Hot keys have a legend on the key indicating the option or feature the key controls Volume Mute Fn This hot key enables disables volume mute on your computer When volume mute is enabled no sound will come from the speakers or headphones ...

Page 235: ...ll cause the screen to go blank Using the pointing device or any key will make the display s content reappear The Windows operating system log on screen will appear prompting you for a password After typing in the password for the current user press Enter To activate the password feature 1 Click Start Control Panel and then Appearances and Themes 2 Click one of the following Choose a screen saver ...

Page 236: ...assword before activating the password feature To set up a password with a screen saver go to Windows online Help for instructions 1 Click Start and then 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 online Help to set up your ...

Page 237: ...file are set in the TOSHIBA Power Saver utility For more information see TOSHIBA Power Saver on page 164 Fn This hot key places the computer into Standby mode A message box displays by default to confirm that the computer is entering Standby mode You can choose not to display this message box Sample Image Sample Standby confirmation box For more information about Standby mode please see Using and ...

Page 238: ... enabled the default a message box displays by default to confirm the computer is entering Hibernation mode You can choose not to display this message box Sample Image Hibernation confirmation box If Hibernation mode is disabled this hot key will not respond For more information on Hibernation mode see Using and configuring Hibernation mode on page 75 ...

Page 239: ...xternal monitor simultaneously External monitor only Built in display and TV available on certain models TV only available on certain models Sample Image Display options window 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 scree...

Page 240: ...n your computer The wireless modes are All disabled Disables both the Bluetooth and Wi Fi modules Wi Fi enabled Enables just the Wi Fi module Bluetooth enabled Enables just the Bluetooth module All enabled Enables both Bluetooth and Wi Fi Fn This hot key enables disables the TouchPad For more information on using the TouchPad see Disabling or enabling the TouchPad on page 62 Sample Image Disable a...

Page 241: ...ation see TOSHIBA Zooming Utility on page 169 Fn This hot key turns the Zooming utility to zoom in For more information see TOSHIBA Zooming Utility on page 169 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 Space bar This hot key switches screen resolution ...

Page 242: ...features a universal power supply you can use worldwide This appendix shows the shapes of the typical AC power cord cable connectors for various parts of the world USA and Canada UL approved CSA approved United Kingdom BS approved Australia AS approved Europe VDA approved NEMKO approved ...

Page 243: ... profiles for easy switching between locations and communication networks For more information on using ConfigFree see the ConfigFree online Help The ConfigFree utilities include the following Connectivity Doctor The Connectivity Doctor utility is used to analyze network connections and fix networking problems with your notebook computer For more information see Connectivity Doctor on page 246 Sea...

Page 244: ...ng text to devices Click Options on the Connectivity Doctor screen to access the screen saver option Getting Started This section contains information about the ConfigFree main screen and how to start and set up ConfigFree For more detailed information on setting up and using ConfigFree see the Help File included in the application Starting ConfigFree To start ConfigFree be sure the computer has a...

Page 245: ...p You can then click the appropriate icon on the Launcher to start the desired ConfigFree utilities Sample Image ConfigFree Launcher ConfigFree Launcher can be set to hide from view when it is not in use When this setting is active set the ConfigFree Launcher to Auto hide mode you can re display ConfigFree Launcher by moving the mouse cursor to the right of the screen Sample Image ConfigFree Launc...

Page 246: ...tions and fix network connection problems Using Connectivity Doctor you can view detailed network information by simply moving the mouse pointer The Connectivity Doctor works with the following network devices Wired and wireless network devices Routers hubs and bridges Access points The Connectivity Doctor displays the following information WEP Used not Used Wired connection line link speed Wirele...

Page 247: ...tion switch on or off Sample Image Connectivity Doctor screen Moving the mouse pointer over a wired or wireless network device icon displays information about the device such as its IP address subnet mask and MAC address A wireless network device also shows information such as the network SSID and the device s Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP key settings Sample Image Viewing device information ...

Page 248: ...wireless network cannot be established because the wireless communication switch is turned off the problem description screen will normally display automatically when you start the Connectivity Doctor and an exclamation point will appear next to the wireless communication switch The following checkboxes and buttons are provided on the Connectivity Doctor screen Stay on the task tray When checked t...

Page 249: ...gFree 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 computer icon at the center of the map The closer to the center the stronger the connection Placing the pointer over the displayed point of light shows detailed information about the wireless device The wireless device...

Page 250: ...wireless connection This feature is only supported on systems running Windows XP SP2 To add a new wireless connection to an Access Point 1 Open the Search for Wireless Devices option from ConfigFree Launcher 2 Drag and drop the device you want to connect to the computer icon at the center of the map The Wireless Settings screen appears NOTE ...

Page 251: ...le Image Dragging a device to the Access Point Sample Image Wireless settings screen 3 Enter the SSID WEP information and connect to the device After the Access Point is set up and added to the connection list the system displays the Connection screen rather than the Wireless settings screen NOTE ...

Page 252: ...ces You can connect to devices shown on the Bluetooth map 1 Drag and drop the device you want to connect to the computer icon at the center of the map 2 Configured devices are automatically connected Devices not yet configured launch the Add New Connection Wizard where you can configure and connect to the device Transferring files using Bluetooth There are several ways to use Bluetooth to send fil...

Page 253: ... to the Bluetooth device icon To be prompted for the device 1 Drag and drop the file to the Bluetooth radar icon on the ConfigFree Launcher Sample Image Dragging the file to the Bluetooth radar icon Or you can right click the file and select Send to Bluetooth Devices Sample Image Selecting Send to Bluetooth Devices option ...

Page 254: ... network settings simply by selecting the profile with the desired settings If you visit a client company occasionally for example you can set up a profile to match 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 c...

Page 255: ...eate a profile 1 Click the icon in the system tray 2 Move the pointer to Profile 3 Click Add The Add Profile screen appears 4 Select Capture and click OK The Add Profile screen appears 5 Enter the name of the profile you want to create 6 Enter any optional comments if desired 7 Click Change Icon and select an icon for this profile 8 Click the icon at the bottom of the screen to display more captur...

Page 256: ...nd select the program file or Web site URL that is to start after switching to this profile For example to have Internet Explorer start in the Windows operating system after switching profiles type C Program Files Internet Explorer IEXPLORE EXE 12 Click OK Sample Image Add Profile screen Sample Image Expanded Add Profile screen Press to show more capture options ...

Page 257: ...onfigFree SUMMIT utility is a convenient way to share files with other users and to transfer files between your computers at home and at work This utility is faster and more dependable than sending the files via email Use this utility which handles files regardless of size to distribute presentations reports or music files to meeting attendees or to users at different locations The SUMMIT utility ...

Page 258: ...table Sample Image Users attending SUMMIT meeting user icons appear on SUMMIT table Files can be shared with one user or all users attending the meeting To share a file with one user drag and drop the file on the user s icon Only the SUMMIT Host the initiator can share files with multiple users by this method SUMMIT users can share a file with only one other user Select users Send invitations NOTE...

Page 259: ...e where users can access it as desired If you are the Host of the summit and drag a file to the center of the SUMMIT table it will automatically be sent to all SUMMIT users who can then accept or decline the file as desired Sample Image Sharing a file with all users Participating users must be connected by LAN wireless LAN or Bluetooth PAN Firewall software may prevent ConfigFree SUMMIT from worki...

Page 260: ...their icons appear on the SUMMIT table 4 Use drag and drop to share documents with SUMMIT users To share a file with one user drag the file to the user s icon To share a file with all users drag the file to the center of the summit table There are other ways to send files to users To send files to all SUMMIT users 1 Right click the file and select Send to SUMMIT Devices 2 Click Send To send files ...

Page 261: ...o a Toshiba Wireless Projector Once the projector utility is installed launching the Quick Connect utility automatically opens the Wireless Data Projector Application There you can configure how you would like to use the projector To connect to a Toshiba Wireless Projector 1 Click the icon in the system tray 2 Use the pointing device to select the Toshiba Wireless Projector DPJ then click Connect ...

Page 262: ...rojector will not connect if the projector is set to Infrastructure mode If this occurs you can change the wireless LAN s connection setting to Infrastructure mode to match the settings on the projector Sample Image Projector icon when connected with Quick Connect If the wireless mode for the wireless setting is set for 5 GHz 802 11a Quick Connect changes this mode to 2 4 GHz 802 11b and then conn...

Page 263: ...If you close ConfigFree Direct Link Toshiba Device When Access Point is not available use the Direct Link Toshiba Device feature to connect your computer in Ad Hoc peer to peer mode and use the Summit feature To use this feature 1 Display the ConfigFree menu 2 Select the ConfigFree Link option from the Direct Link Toshiba Device submenu This action switches the computer s wireless network setting ...

Page 264: ...mputer When the cable is reconnected the connection to the wired LAN is re established To use the Automatic Switch feature 1 Right click the icon in the system tray 2 Click Auto Switch The Auto Switch dialog box appears 3 Check Enable Wireless when cable disconnect occurs 4 Click OK If your computer is connected to multiple wireless LAN devices the Auto Switch SSID feature is disabled To enable th...

Page 265: ...atically switch profiles when connected to this SSID 7 Check Automatically switch profile when connected to this SSID 8 Click OK The computer is now configured to use the Semi Automatic Switch feature When the computer connects to an SSID in a profile a display notification window appears You can then click Switch on the window to switch profiles You can also set the option for having the switch b...

Page 266: ...may appear in this user s guide AC alternating current BIOS basic input output system bps bits per second CD compact disc CD ROM compact disc read only memory CD RW compact disc rewrite memory CMOS complementary metal oxide semiconductor COM1 communications port 1 serial port COM2 communications port 2 serial port CPU central processing unit DC direct current ...

Page 267: ...le FCC Federal Communications Commission GB gigabyte HDD hard disk drive HTML Hypertext Markup Language IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers I O input output IRQ interrupt request ISP Internet service provider KB kilobyte LAN local area network LCD liquid crystal display LPT1 line printer port 1 parallel port LSI large scale integration MB megabyte MIDI Musical Instrument Digital...

Page 268: ...m there is one thin film transistor TFT for each cell This type of display works well with notebook computers because of its shallow depth and high quality color Active matrix displays are viewable from wider angles than most passive matrix displays adapter A device that provides a compatible connection between two units For example the computer s internal display adapter receives information from...

Page 269: ...ing the speed at which information is passed between two devices This is the basic unit of measure used in modem communications and is similar but not identical to the baud rate See also baud rate boot To start the computer The term boot originates from bootstrap program as in pulling itself up by its bootstraps a program that loads and initializes the operating system See also reboot boot disk Se...

Page 270: ...rocessing program A character occupies one byte of computer storage chip A small piece of silicon containing computer logic and circuits for processing memory input output and or control functions Chips are mounted on printed circuit boards click To press and release the pointing device s primary button without moving the pointing device In the Windows operating system this refers to the pointing ...

Page 271: ...ce driver A program called a driver that permits a computer to communicate with a device dialog box An on screen window displayed by the operating system or a program giving a direction or requesting input from the user direct current DC The type of power usually supplied by batteries DC flows in one direction Compare alternating current AC direct memory access DMA A dedicated channel bypassing th...

Page 272: ...s left button unless otherwise stated double density diskette A 3 5 inch diskette that can hold up to 720 KB ofinformation half the capacity of a high density diskette See also diskette high density diskette download 1 In communications to receive a file from another computer through a modem or network 2 To send font data from the computer to a printer See also upload drag To hold down the mouse b...

Page 273: ...rticular folder It consists of two parts the actual name and the file name extension See also file extension file extension The three characters following the period pronounced dot at the end of a file name The extension indicates the type of file Examples are exe for program files and hlp for help files See also file name folder Also called directory A container for organizing files saved to a di...

Page 274: ... your work including all open files and programs when you turn the computer off When you turn on the computer again your work is returned to the same state it was when the computer was turned off See also Standby Suspend high density diskette A 3 5 inch diskette that holds 1 44 MB of data See also diskette hot key 1 A feature in which certain keys in combination with the Fn key can set system opti...

Page 275: ...isplay that uses a liquid substance between two transparent electrode panels When an electric current passes through the electrodes the molecules in the liquid form a crystalline pattern that polarizes the light passing through it A filter over the electrodes permits only non polarized light to pass to the surface of the display creating light and dark pixels load To move information from a storag...

Page 276: ...ation Musical Instrument Digital Interface See MIDI N network A collection of computers and associated devices that are connected by communications facilities A network allows you to share data and peripheral devices such as printers with other users and to exchange electronic mail non interlaced A method of refreshing a computer screen in which each pixel of every line is refreshed as the electro...

Page 277: ... network adapter sound card or SCSI adapter peripheral Any device such as a printer or joystick that is attached to the computer and controlled by the computer s CPU pixel Short for picture element The smallest dot that can be produced on a screen or printer Plug and Play Generally refers to the computer s ability to automatically configure itself to work with peripheral devices When capitalized r...

Page 278: ...xels available horizontally and vertically restart Synonymous with reboot To reset the computer by reloading the operating system without turning the computer off See also boot RJ11 A modular connector used on most U S telephone systems and direct connect modems The RJ11 connector is a 6 wire connector ROM read only memory Non volatile memory that can be read but not written to Non volatile here m...

Page 279: ... startup disk Compare non system disk system prompt The symbol in the MS DOS operating system generally a drive letter followed by a greater than sign indicating where users are to enter commands T Toshiba tablet pen The writing instrument used with the tablet It is stored on the right side of the computer TFT display See active matrix display U universal serial bus USB USB is a serial bus that su...

Page 280: ...Fidelity and is another term for the communication protocol to permit an Ethernet connection using wireless communication components World Wide Web www The worldwide network of Web sites linked together over the Internet A user of the Web can jump from site to site regardless of the location of the computer hosting the site See also Internet ...

Page 281: ... not lasting 204 charging 46 49 conserving power 114 disposal 122 low charge 112 monitoring power 48 110 not charging 203 power profile 237 power profile hot key 116 real time clock RTC 107 removing 117 BIOS Setup see Toshiba Hardware Setup Bridge Media Adapter inserting memory media 144 removing memory media 144 button power 52 start 127 C CD creating 101 playing an audio 99 CD using 94 CD DVD bu...

Page 282: ... 126 desktop exploration 125 desktop icons 126 Device Manager 200 checking properties 200 disabling a device 200 devices keyboard 66 mouse 67 disable enable TOSHIBA Touch and Launch 176 Disk Defragmenter 209 disk drive corrupted damaged data files 209 missing files trouble accessing a disk 208 running slow 209 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 209 cannot read a diskette 210 connecting 69 ext...

Page 283: ...hentication 177 enrollment 177 Fn keys 84 Fn esse change remove key assignments 161 starting 158 Fn esse program 158 assigning a key 158 using drag and drop 159 function keys 84 H hardware conflicts 197 resolving 199 headphones using 140 Help and Support Windows XP 196 Hibernation mode 71 configuring 75 starting again from 77 hot key display brightness 239 display modes 239 Hibernation mode 238 ke...

Page 284: ...ng 204 using 83 Windows special keys 85 keyboard external 66 keyboard full size 83 L lock computer using 80 M main battery removing 117 memory adding 52 problem solving 202 removing expansion slot cover 55 memory module inserting 56 installation 53 removing 60 microphone 139 modem connecting to telephone line 130 determining COM port 129 problem solving 216 resetting port to default settings 129 u...

Page 285: ...ng 47 powering down using Hibernation 75 using Standby 77 precautions 40 primary button 62 printer connecting 67 problem solving 215 216 printing a file 92 problem solving AC power 203 accessing disk drives 193 battery charge does not last 204 battery not charging 203 cannot insert diskette in drive 209 cannot read a diskette 210 changing display properties 207 checking device properties 200 compu...

Page 286: ...k RTC battery 107 recording sounds 138 recording quality 139 recording sounds 138 recycle bin icon 127 registering computer 44 removing main battery 117 RJ 11 jack 131 Run dialog box 88 runningthecomputeronbatterypower 105 S safety computer 124 disposing of batteries 122 icons 36 precautions 40 saving files 89 screen blank 205 does not look normal flickers 206 secondary button 62 set up communicat...

Page 287: ...raveling tips 124 troubleshooting DVD player general problems 220 external keyboard 205 keyboard 204 keypad overlay 204 optical drive 210 turning on the computer 51 turning on the power 51 U user password disabling 154 using a file extension 91 utilities Power Saver 164 V video projector adjusting display 66 W warranty limited warranty 38 Web 135 Web sites 231 Wi Fi wireless networking 133 Windows...

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