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Exploring Your Options

An overview of using the Internet

 

 

 

 

 

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For systems equipped with Wi-Fi, flip the wireless on/off 
switch to the On position.

To enable a wireless device, use the 

Fn

 + 

F5 

hot key (refer to 

“Enabling a wireless device” on page 191

 for more 

information).

An overview of using the Internet

The following sections give a quick introduction to the 
Internet and some of its exciting features.

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The Internet

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The World Wide Web

 

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Internet Service Providers

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Connecting to the Internet

 

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Surfing the Internet

 

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Internet features

 

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Uploading and downloading files from the Internet

 

The Internet 

The Internet is an association of thousands of networks and 
millions of computers around the world connected by 
communications lines. They all work together to share 
information. 

The World Wide Web 

The World Wide Web (or “Web”) is a subset of the Internet—
a collection of interlinked documents (located on computers 
connected to the Internet) that work together using a specific 
Internet protocol called Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP). 

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Summary of Contents for Satellite P30

Page 1: ...nited States 800 457 7777 Calling from outside the United States 949 859 4273 For more information see If Something Goes Wrong on page 157 in this guide 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 ...

Page 2: ...e data stored on the hard disk or other storage devices as a precaution against possible failures alteration or loss of the data IF YOUR DATA IS ALTERED OR LOST DUE TO ANY TROUBLE FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION OF THE HARD DISK DRIVE OR OTHER STORAGE DEVICES AND THE DATA CANNOT BE RECOVERED TOSHIBA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGE OR LOSS OF DATA OR ANY OTHER DAMAGE RESULTING THEREFROM WHEN COPYING OR T...

Page 3: ... following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Only Peripherals complying with the FCC Class B limits may be attached to this equipment Operation with nonco...

Page 4: ... telephone network must comply with the applicable FCC part 68 rules and requirements adopted by the ACTA It is designed to be connected to a compatible modular jack that is also compliant The REN is used to determine the number of devices that may be connected to a telephone line Excessive RENs on a telephone line may result in the devices not ringing in response to an incoming call In most but n...

Page 5: ...of Toshiba or the Toshiba Support Centre within the United States at 800 457 7777 or Outside the United States at 949 859 4273 If the equipment is causing harm to the telephone network the telephone company may request that you disconnect the equipment until the problem is resolved Disconnection If you should ever decide to permanently disconnect your modem from its present line please call the te...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Page 13: ...cation systems 3 TOSHIBA Direct PC Monday Friday 10 00 17 00 Toll Free Tel 0120 13 1100 Direct Dial 03 3457 5916 Fax 03 5444 9450 Device Authorization This device obtains the Technical Regulation Conformity Certification and the Technical Conditions Compliance Approval and it belongs to the device class of radio equipment of low power data communication system radio station stipulated in the Radio...

Page 14: ...e is in your computer Approved Countries Regions for use for the Atheros AR5BMB 43 44 Mini PCI Wireless network adapter This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries regions in the following table Do not use this equipment except in the countries regions in the following table This device works on passive scan only A peer to peer mode is not available in 802 11a and Turbo Mode ...

Page 15: ...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 16: ...ult he local technical support staff responsible for the wireless network The 5 GHz Turbo mode feature is not allowed for operation in any European Community country Australia Austria Belgium Canada Denmark Finland France Germany Greece Ireland Italy Liechtenstein Luxembourg Netherlands New Zealand Norway Portugal Sweden Switzerland UK USA Canada USA European Community Countries 5150 5250 MHz Chan...

Page 17: ...ss Point s radar detection feature will automatically restart operation on a channel free of radar You may consult with the local technical support staff responsible for the wireless network to ensure the Access Point device s are properly configured for European Community operation Approved Countries Regions for use for the Atheros AR5001X Mini PCI Wireless network adapter This equipment is appro...

Page 18: ...countries regions in the following table Australia Austria Belgium Canada Denmark Finland France Germany Greece Ireland Italy Liechtenstein Luxembourg Netherlands New Zealand Norway Portugal Sweden Switzerland UK USA Canada USA Argentina Australia Austria Belgium Brazil Canada Chile Denmark Finland France Germany Greece Iceland Ireland Italy Japan Liechtenstein Luxembourg Mexico Netherlands New Ze...

Page 19: ...ble with any product with Bluetooth wireless technology that is based on Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum FHSS radio technology and is compliant to Bluetooth Specification as defined and approved by The Bluetooth Special Interest Group Logo certification with Bluetooth wireless technology as defined by The Bluetooth Special interest Group Australia Austria Belgium Canada Denmark Finland France Ge...

Page 20: ... Europe or http www pcsupport global toshiba com in the United States for more information Bluetooth and Wireless LAN devices operate within the same radio frequency range and may interfere with one another If you use Bluetooth and Wireless LAN devices simultaneously you may occasionally experience a less than optimal network performance or even lose your network connection If you should experienc...

Page 21: ...equipment Regulatory statements This product complies with any mandatory product specification in any country region where the product is sold In addition the product complies with the following European Union EU and EFTA This equipment complies with the R TTE directive 1999 5 EC and has been provided with the CE mark accordingly Canada Industry Canada IC This device complies with RSS 210 of Indus...

Page 22: ...y 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 which are located on top of LCD distance of 20 cm Refer to the Regulatory Statements as identified in the documentation that comes with those products for additional information The Bluetooth Card from TOSHIBA is far...

Page 23: ...s equipment overlaps that of mobile object identification systems premises radio station and specified low power radio station 1 Sticker Please put the following sticker on devices incorporating this product 2 Indication The indication shown below appears on this equipment 1 2 4 This equipment uses a frequency of 2 4 GHz 2 FH This equipment uses FH SS modulation Article 17 Any use of low power rad...

Page 24: ...he Radio Law of Japan The Name of the radio equipment EYXF2CS TELECOM ENGINEERING CENTER Approval Number 01NYDA1305 The following restrictions apply Do not disassemble or modify the device Do not install the embedded wireless module into other device DVD ROM multi function drive safety instructions The DVD ROM and multi function drives employ a laser system To ensure proper use of this product ple...

Page 25: ...wner s manual may result in hazardous radiation exposure Copyright This guide is copyrighted by Toshiba America Information Systems Inc with all rights reserved Under the copyright laws this guide cannot be reproduced in any form without the prior written permission of Toshiba No patent liability is assumed however with respect to the use of the information contained herein 2004 by Toshiba America...

Page 26: ...AMAGES WHETHER BASED ON TORT CONTRACT OR OTHERWISE ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS MANUAL OR ANY OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF Trademarks Noteworthy and Satellite are registered trademarks and FreedomWare and SmartMedia are trademarks of Toshiba America Information Systems Inc and or Toshiba Corporation Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft ...

Page 27: ...ks or registered trademarks of their respective companies Computer disposal information This product contains mercury Disposal of this material may be regulated due to environmental considerations For disposal reuse or recycling information please contact your local government or the Electronic Industries Alliance at www eiae org ...

Page 28: ...40 Selecting a place to work 40 Creating a computer friendly environment 40 Keeping yourself comfortable 41 Other precautions 45 Important information on your computer s cooling fan 46 Setting up your computer 47 Setting up your software 47 Registering your computer with Toshiba 48 Adding external devices 49 Connecting to a power source 49 Charging the main battery 52 ...

Page 29: ...sing a mouse 64 Connecting a local printer 64 Setting up your printer 65 Using external display devices 68 Connecting the display device 68 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 70 Adjusting the quality of the external display 71 Turning off the computer 72 Caring for your computer 73 Cleaning the computer 73 Moving the computer 73 Using a computer lock 74 Chapter 2 Learning t...

Page 30: ...ol buttons 90 Inserting a disc 91 Playing an audio CD 94 Playing CDs using Auto Run 96 Creating a CD 96 Viewing the contents of a CD or DVD 97 Removing a disc with the computer on 97 Removing a disc with the computer off 98 Caring for CD or DVD Discs 98 Powering down the computer 99 Using the Turn off computer or Shut down command 99 Using Hibernation Mode 102 Using Standby Mode 104 Toshiba s onli...

Page 31: ... computer 120 Taking care of your battery 121 Safety precautions 121 Maximizing battery life 122 Disposing of used batteries 123 Traveling tips 124 Chapter 4 Exploring Your Options 125 Exploring the desktop 125 Finding your way around the desktop 126 Setting up for communications 129 Determining the COM port 130 Connecting the modem to a telephone line 131 Connecting your computer to a network 132...

Page 32: ... Inserting a PC Card 144 Removing a PC Card 145 Setting up a PC Card for your computer 146 Hot swapping 146 Using the Bridge Media slot 147 Inserting Memory Stick or Memory Stick PRO media 147 Removing Memory Stick or Memory Stick PRO media 148 Inserting an SD Card 148 Removing an SD Card 149 Inserting an xD Picture Card 149 Removing an xD Picture Card 150 Chapter 5 Toshiba Utilities 151 TOSHIBA C...

Page 33: ...t 163 A plan of action 163 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own 164 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 165 Memory problems 167 Power and the batteries 168 Keyboard problems 169 Display problems 170 Disk drive problems 172 DVD ROM or multi function drive problems 174 Sound system problems 175 PC Card problems 176 Printer problems 179 Modem problems 180 Develop good computing habits 180 If you...

Page 34: ... brightness 191 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 192 Keyboard hot keys 192 Appendix B Power Cable Connectors 193 Appendix C Using ConfigFree with your Toshiba Computer 194 Getting Started 195 Starting ConfigFree 195 ConfigFree Utilities 196 Connectivity Doctor 196 Search for Wireless Devices 199 Profile Settings 201 Quick Connect 203 Using the Automatic Switch 206 Semi Automatic Switch Feature 2...

Page 35: ... enabling you to perform the most demanding computing tasks from any location Your system comes with the Microsoft Windows XP Home or Windows XP Professional operating system Your operating system offers exciting features and easy Internet access This guide contains information about your operating system and how it functions with your Toshiba computer For specific information on the software see ...

Page 36: ...ces system component options availability are all subject to change without notice For the most up to date product information about your computer or to stay current with the various computer software or hardware options visit Toshiba s Web site at pcsupport toshiba com This guide This guide introduces the computer s features You can Read the entire guide from beginning to end Skim through and sto...

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

Page 38: ...cates the definition of a term used in the text Other documentation Your computer comes with the following documentation This electronic user s guide Guides for other programs that may come preinstalled on your computer or that are available for installation on your Recovery media if applicable to your system For accessory information visit Toshiba s Web site at accessories toshiba com The Microso...

Page 39: ...ograms to complement its limited warranty To stay current on the most recent software and hardware options for your computer and for other product information be sure to regularly check the Toshiba Web site at pcsupport toshiba com If you have a problem or need to contact Toshiba see If Something Goes Wrong on page 157 ...

Page 40: ...and situations This section provides guidelines for setting up your computing environment Creating a computer friendly environment Place the computer on a flat surface that is large enough for the computer and any other items you need to use such as a printer Leave enough space around the computer and other equipment to give adequate ventilation otherwise they may overheat To keep your computer in...

Page 41: ...administrator If your computer still does not operate refer to If you need further assistance on page 181 for additional technical assistance Keeping yourself comfortable Strain and stress injuries are becoming more common as people spend more time using their computers However with a little care and the proper use of the equipment you can work comfortably throughout the day This section provides ...

Page 42: ...me people find a backless chair more comfortable than a conventional chair Correct posture and positioning of the computer Position your chair so that the keyboard is at or slightly lower than the level of your elbow You should be able to type comfortably with your shoulders relaxed and your forearms parallel to the floor If you are using a conventional chair Your knees should be slightly higher t...

Page 43: ...onitor so that sunlight or bright indoor lighting does not reflect off the screen Use tinted windows or shades to reduce glare Avoid placing your computer in front of a bright light that shines directly into your eyes If possible use soft indirect lighting in your computer work area Your LCD display has a brightness approaching that of a TV device We recommend that you adjust the brightness of you...

Page 44: ...ress and improve your efficiency Take frequent short breaks to change position stretch your muscles and relieve your eyes A break of two or three minutes every half hour is more effective than a long break after several hours Avoid performing repetitive activities for long periods Intersperse such activities with other tasks Focusing your eyes on your computer screen for long periods can cause eye...

Page 45: ...lap for example your skin might suffer low heat injury Some PC Cards can become hot with prolonged use If two cards are installed both can become hot even if only one is being used Overheating of a PC Card can result in errors or instability in its operation Be careful when you remove a PC Card that has been used for a long period Never apply heavy pressure to the computer or subject it to sharp i...

Page 46: ...program to check for viruses Ask your dealer to help you Important information on your computer s cooling fan Your computer may have a CPU cooling fan that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer The cooling fan may be located on the bottom of the computer To prevent possible overheating of the CPU make sure the air intake on the cooling fan is not blocked The fan draws in air by cr...

Page 47: ...ee Connecting to a power source on page 49 Setting up your software The first time you turn on your computer the Setup Wizard guides you through steps to set up your software 1 From the welcome screen click Next to enter the Setup Wizard 2 Confirm acceptance of Microsoft s End User License Agreement and click Next 3 Enter the computer name and description and click Next or Skip The computer will p...

Page 48: ...ndow displays the message Who will use this computer 7 Enter your name and click Next to complete the process A window displays the message Thank you 8 Click Finish to continue Your computer restarts automatically Registering your computer with Toshiba Product registration is strongly recommended and allows Toshiba to send Customer periodic updates announcements and special offers applicable to th...

Page 49: ... a mouse see Using a mouse on page 64 Connect an external display device see Using external display devices on page 68 Connect a local printer see Connecting a local printer on page 64 Install PC Cards see Inserting and removing PC Cards on page 143 Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to operate Use the power cord cable and AC adapter cord to connect the computer to a live el...

Page 50: ...ng the power cord cable to a live electrical outlet should be the last step otherwise the adapter DC output plug could hold an electrical charge and cause an electrical shock or minor bodily injury when touched As a general safety precaution avoid touching any metal parts Use only the AC adapter supplied with your computer or an equivalent adapter that is compatible Use of any incompatible adapter...

Page 51: ... a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm Wash hands after handling 2 Plug the AC adapter cord into the DC IN on the back of the computer Sample connecting the AC adapter cord to the computer 3 Connect the power cord cable to a live electrical outlet The AC power indicator glows when the computer is connected to an external power source ...

Page 52: ...able becomes damaged or the plug overheats discontinue use There is a risk of electric shock Never remove the power plug from the outlet with wet hands Doing so may cause an electric shock Charging the main battery To charge the main battery plug the computer into a live wall outlet It takes several hours to charge the battery with the computer off It takes much longer to charge the battery while ...

Page 53: ...ttery to recharge Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the applications power management settings and features used Using the computer for the first time Opening the display panel Slide the display latch to the right and lift the display panel Sample opening the display panel To avoid damaging the display panel do not force it beyond the point where it moves easily Never lift or move...

Page 54: ...Your computer s features and specifications Certain notebook chassis are designed to accommodate all possible configurations for an entire product Series Your selected model may not have all the features and specifications corresponding to all of the icons or switches shown on the notebook chassis unless you have selected all those features Below are examples of some of the many possible icons tha...

Page 55: ... off the computer while any drive is in use Using the TouchPad The TouchPad the small smooth square cutout located in front of the keyboard is sensitive to touch and enables you to move the cursor with the stroke of a finger Simply move your finger on the TouchPad in the direction you would like to move the cursor To move the cursor to the top of the page push your finger forward on the TouchPad T...

Page 56: ...ng the right edge of the TouchPad To scroll horizontally run your finger along the bottom edge of the TouchPad Using the Scroll button For applicable systems the scroll button located between the primary and secondary control buttons on the TouchPad is used for rapid viewing of pages on the screen Using the Control buttons When a step instructs you to click or choose an item move the cursor to the...

Page 57: ...Start then click Control Panel The Control Panel window appears 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware 3 Click the Mouse icon or press the Fn F9 hot keys 4 Click the TouchPAD ON OFF tab The TouchPAD ON OFF tab view window appears 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 ...

Page 58: ...ll 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 Stand by or Hibernation mode data will be lost Your computer comes with enough memory to run most of today s popular applications You may want to increase the computer s memory if you use complex software or process large amounts of data Additional memory comes ...

Page 59: ...dure To avoid damaging the computer s screws use a standard Phillips no 1 screwdriver that is in good condition If the computer is on begin at step 1 otherwise skip to step 3 1 If the computer is on click Start then click Turn off computer See Using the Turn off computer or Shut down command on page 99 for more information The Turn off computer window appears 2 Click Turn Off or Shut Down The oper...

Page 60: ...the battery see Changing the main battery on page 118 6 Using a standard Phillips no 1 screwdriver unscrew the captive screws that secure the expansion memory slot cover then remove the memory slot cover Sample removing the memory module slot cover 7 Place the cover in a safe place so that you can retrieve it later Memory slot cover ...

Page 61: ...ot to touch its gold connector bar on the side you insert into the computer 8 Remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging 9 Holding the memory module by its edges so that the gold connector bar faces the slot fit the memory module into the socket 10 Gently press down on the memory module connector until the clips snap into place Do not force the memory module into position The memor...

Page 62: ...nnect any cables you removed 14 Turn on the computer 15 If the computer does not recognize the memory shut down the computer remove the memory slot cover and make sure the memory module is seated properly as described in step 10 Removing a memory module 1 Complete steps 1 7 in Installing additional memory optional to shut down the computer and open the memory module cover 2 Gently push the memory ...

Page 63: ...mory you can check that the computer has recognized the change To do this 1 Click Start then click Control Panel 2 Click Performance and Maintenance 3 Click System 4 The General tab view automatically appears and displays total memory If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration turn off the computer remove the memory slot cover and make sure the memory module is seated properly as ...

Page 64: ...e USB printer cable which may have been provided with your printer Otherwise you can purchase one from a computer or electronics store Your printer documentation may require you to install the printer software before physically connecting the printer to your computer If you do not install the software as instructed by the printer manufacturer the printer may not function correctly Never connect th...

Page 65: ...our printer documentation for additional configuration steps or see Setting up a printer below For more information on getting your printer to print see Printing your work on page 85 Setting up your printer Setting up a printer involves selecting a printer driver This special program acts as a translator that turns your document into a form the printer can understand If you are using any non Windo...

Page 66: ... Start Control Panel and then Printers and Other Hardware 2 Select Printers and Faxes The operating system opens the Printers and Faxes window Sample Printers and Faxes window 3 Click Add Printer The Add Printer Wizard appears Sample Add Printer Wizard dialog box 4 Click Next ...

Page 67: ...lay printer Is connected to a network select Network printer or a printer attached to another computer 6 Click Next The Add Printer Wizard prompts you to select your printer 7 From the list of manufacturers and printers select your printer then click Next 8 Select the port settings according to the instructions in your printer s documentation and the port to which your printer is connected then cl...

Page 68: ...eo projection unit via the S video port An external monitor or projector via the RGB monitor port A television or video display device via the S video port Before connecting a television video projector monitor or other display device 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 the display ...

Page 69: ...o the S video port Video cables are not included with your computer To connect a device to the video out port you will need to purchase an S video cable To connect the device 1 Connect one end of the video cable to the external video device Refer to the documentation provided with the device for the location of its video in port 2 Connect the other end of the video cable to the S video port on the...

Page 70: ... a live electrical outlet 3 Turn on the external device 4 Set the display mode by pressing Fn F5 or by setting the Display Properties settings Directing the display output when you turn on the computer Once you have connected an external display device you can choose to use the internal display only the external device only or both simultaneously The quickest way to change the display output setti...

Page 71: ...e applicable Monitor type click Apply or OK For more information on switching the display output see Directing the display output when you turn on the computer on page 70 Adjusting the quality of the 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 confi...

Page 72: ...operating system or the Windows XP Professional operating system when not connected to a domain server Use the Shut down command if you are using the Windows XP Professional operating system and connected to a domain server If you have work in progress and are not connected to a network use the Windows Standby or Hibernate commands to save your system settings to memory so that when you turn on th...

Page 73: ... gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth Ask your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for appropriate cleaning products Moving the computer Before moving your computer even across the room make sure all disk activity has ended the drive indicator light stops glowing and all external peripheral cables are disconnected Do not pick up the computer by its display panel...

Page 74: ... Computer Lock Cable Sample PORT Noteworthy Computer Lock Cable To secure the computer 1 Loop the cable through or around some part of a heavy object Make sure there is no way for a potential thief to slip the cable off the object 2 Pass the locking end through the loop 3 Insert the cable s locking end into the security lock slot on the computer then give the key a quarter turn and remove it The c...

Page 75: ...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 83 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 76: ...precaution is especially important 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 compute...

Page 77: ...haracter keys is very much like typing on a typewriter except that The space bar creates a space character instead of just passing over an area of the page The lowercase letter l el and the number 1 are not interchangeable The uppercase letter O and the number 0 are not interchangeable The Caps Lock key changes only the alphabet keys to upper case the number and symbol keys are not affected The ca...

Page 78: ...unction keys F1 through F12 are called function keys because they execute programmed functions when pressed Used in combination with the Fn key function keys marked with icons execute specific functions on the computer For example Fn F9 turns off the TouchPad For more information see Hot Keys on page 186 Windows special keys Sample Windows special keys Your computer s keyboard has two keys that ha...

Page 79: ...c data To turn the numeric overlay on press Fn and F11 simultaneously The numeric mode light on the keyboard indicator panel glows when the numeric overlay is on You can still use the overlay keys to type alphabetic characters while the numeric overlay is on To do so For lowercase letters hold down Fn while you type the letters For uppercase letters hold down both Fn and Shift while you type the l...

Page 80: ...and Shift while you type the letters To use the numeric keypad overlay when the cursor control overlay is on hold down Shift while you use the numeric overlay keys To return to the cursor control overlay release Shift To turn off 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 ...

Page 81: ...go to step 3 otherwise continue with step 2 2 Point to the program group in this example Accessories The Accessories menu displays 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 Programs menu you can start it from Window...

Page 82: ...ndow shows all the folders contained within the Program Files folder 6 In the left part of the window click Windows NT 7 Click Accessories Windows Explorer shows the contents of the Accessories folder on the right side of the window 8 In the right part of the window double click WordPad WordPad opens To close the program click the Close button in the upper right corner of the program s window Star...

Page 83: ...he operating system has found the file click Open HINT 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 to the hard disk drive Always save your data even when you are using the Stand by If your battery fully discharges your information will be lost Your com...

Page 84: ... dialog box to specify where to store the document and to give it a file name Sample 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 the new file a different name The Windows XP operating system supports file names...

Page 85: ...on 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 an unusual extension and may refuse to handle your file correctly Print...

Page 86: ...arameters For example the range of pages and number of copies to print 4 Click Print Backing up your files Backing up your files means copying individual files to media such as CDs or copying entire sections of your hard disk to another device such as a tape drive For those systems with a writable CD ROM drive or DVD ROM multi function drive you may back up file to a writable disc as follows 1 To ...

Page 87: ...ogram Look in the online Help or your operating system documentation for information on restoring files TECHNICAL NOTE When restoring files the backup program prompts you if you try to overwrite a file that already exists on the hard disk Make sure the backup version is the one you want before overwriting the existing file Using the DVD ROM or multi function drive Optical storage has become the pr...

Page 88: ...rive will only play DVDs from the last region Note that changing from region 1 to region 2 and back to region 1 is counted as two changes For optimum CD and DVD performance it is recommended that you play CDs and DVDs while running the computer on AC power You use CD ROMs and DVD ROMs to load and run software and to access reference material such as catalogs as well as listen to music A special fe...

Page 89: ...Never press the eject button or turn off the computer while the drive in use indicator light is glowing Doing so could damage the disc or the drive 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 le...

Page 90: ...ication that can play audio CDs when the computer is powered off The following chart describes the Music CD button functionality The previous track button returns to the preceding track on the disc Power is off and you press the Music CD button If a CD is in the drive the system operates as a stand alone CD player Operating system is running and you press the Music CD button If a CD is in the driv...

Page 91: ... off and the sound subsystem is turned on Inserting a disc Before playing an audio CD turn the volume down Playing the compact disc at maximum volume could damage your ears To turn the volume down use the Volume Control switch or access the Volume Control program click Start All Programs Accessories Entertainment Volume Control 1 Make sure the computer is turned on 2 Make sure the in use indicator...

Page 92: ...and pull it fully open Sample drive tray fully extended 5 Hold the disc by its edges and check that it is clean and free of dust Handle discs carefully Avoid touching the surface of the disc Grasp it by its center hole and edge If you handle the disc incorrectly you could lose data If the disc is dusty clean it as described in Caring for CD or DVD Discs on page 98 ...

Page 93: ... place Be careful not to touch the drive s lens located underneath the drive s spindle or the area around it Doing so could cause the drive to malfunction 8 Make sure the disc is completely on the spindle and is lying flat on the tray If you insert the disc incorrectly it may jam the drive If this happens contact your Toshiba support for assistance 9 Push the disc tray in by pressing gently on the...

Page 94: ... an audio CD Insert an audio CD and close the disc tray The computer automatically detects a disc in the drive and opens the Audio CD window To play an audio CD select the Play Audio CD using Windows Media Player option and click OK Sample Audio CD window The Windows Media Player window appears ...

Page 95: ...edia Player screen The Windows Media Player control panel works much like an ordinary compact disc player To play the CD or to pause click the Play Pause button on the CD Player control panel To stop the CD click the Stop button Play Rewind Stop Previous track Next track Mute Volume control Fast forward ...

Page 96: ...is method try using an application that is associated with the media on the disk For example if it is a music CD open Windows Media Player and point it to play the CD For other types of media use the associated software to open the files on the disk Creating a CD Your computer may come with a multi function drive that allows you to Play pre recorded DVDs Play pre recorded CDs Read and write data d...

Page 97: ...emoving a disc with the computer on Never press the eject button or turn off the computer while the drive in use light is glowing Doing so could damage the disk or the drive 1 Locate and press the eject button The disc tray partially opens 2 Grasp the sides of the disc tray and pull it fully open 3 Remove the disc from the disc tray and place it in its protective cover If the disc is spinning when...

Page 98: ...re 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 DVD ROM drive or multi function drive from reading the data properly Do not expose discs to direct sunlight or e...

Page 99: ...the disk activity lights are off If you change your mind and decide to continue working after all wait a few seconds before turning the computer on again Using the Turn off computer or Shut down command The Turn Off or Shut down commands power off the computer The Windows XP Home operating system uses the Turn Off command The Windows XP Professional operating system uses the Turn Off command if yo...

Page 100: ... Turn off computer Windows dialog box 2 Click Turn Off The computer shuts down completely Holding the Shift key while the Turn Off computer Windows dialog box is open changes the Stand By button to hibernate For more information about setting up hibernation refer to Using Hibernation Mode on page 102 If your computer is connected to a domain server 1 Click the Start button then Shut down The Shut ...

Page 101: ...turn it on in Toshiba s Power Saver utility 1 Open the Start menu click Control Panel then Performance and Maintenance 2 Click the Toshiba Power Saver icon 3 Click on the Setup Action tab 4 Select the following from the drop down lists When I press the power button Set this option to Shutdown to have the computer shut down when you press the power button 5 Click Apply 6 Click OK Sample system powe...

Page 102: ...n the saved information the system settings are retained indefinitely Restoring information from the hard disk takes longer than restoring it from memory When you start up again the computer runs a self test loads the operating system and then returns to the mode in which you left it Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation While in Hibernation mode the computer uses no battery power Because ...

Page 103: ...ss the power button Set this option to Hibernate so that the computer will go into Hibernation mode when you press the power button When I close the lid Set this option to Hibernate so that the computer will go into Hibernation mode when you close the display panel 5 Click Apply 6 Click OK The computer is now set to automatically enter into Hibernation when your option settings occur For more info...

Page 104: ...n continue working from where you left off Factors to consider when choosing Standby While in Standby mode the computer uses some battery power The battery will eventually discharge in Stand by mode If the battery discharges your data will be lost if you do not save your work before entering Standby mode Restarting from Standby mode uses less time and battery power than restarting from Turn Off or...

Page 105: ...o a low power mode The on off light blinks amber indicating the machine is in Standby mode Going into Standby mode more quickly You can also configure the computer to enter into Standby mode by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel You can also specify an amount of time after which the computer automatically enters into Standby mode To use any of these methods you first nee...

Page 106: ...see Power Saver on page 153 Starting again from Standby mode To restart the computer from Standby mode press the power button until the on off light changes to green The computer returns to the screen you were previously using If you place the computer in Standby mode by closing the display panel you can start it again by opening the display panel Toshiba s online resources Toshiba maintains a num...

Page 107: ... is not being used thereby conserving energy and saving money in the process It has a number of other features that enhance its energy efficiency Many of these energy saving features have been set by Toshiba We recommend you leave these features active allowing your computer to operate at its maximum energy efficiency so that you can use it for longer periods of time while traveling ...

Page 108: ...omputer or to stay current on the most recent software and hardware options for your computer and for other product information regularly check the Toshiba Web site at accessories toshiba com To ensure that the battery maintains its maximum capacity operate the computer on battery power at least once a month until the battery is fully discharged Please see Maximizing battery life on page 122 for p...

Page 109: ...onfiguration that will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes Changes to these settings may result in system performance or stability issues Users who are not completely familiar with the power management component of the system should use the preset configuration For assistance with setup changes contact Toshiba s Global Su...

Page 110: ... charger from Toshiba s Web site at accessories toshiba com 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 features and devices the recharging of the batter...

Page 111: ...k 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 may have become completely discharged while your computer was shipped resulting in the following error message during startup BAD RTC BATTERY BAD CHECKSUM CMOS CHECK SYSTEM The above error message may vary by comp...

Page 112: ...ng charged although the charging status of the RTC battery cannot be monitored Monitoring battery power The computer s main battery light gives you an indication of the main battery s current charge Green indicates the AC adapter has fully charged the battery Amber indicates the AC adapter is charging the battery Off indicates that the battery is not being charged Flashing amber indicates that the...

Page 113: ... needs this time to check the battery s remaining capacity and perform its calculations 1 Open the Start menu click Control Panel then Performance and Maintenance 2 Click the Toshiba Power Saver icon The current power source and battery power remaining section displays the current charge state of the battery The value displays as a percentage of remaining battery charge Sample Toshiba Power Saver ...

Page 114: ...er factors such as the age of the battery What to do when the battery runs low When the battery runs low you can Plug the computer into an external power source and recharge the battery Put the computer in Hibernate mode and replace the battery with a charged spare Save your work and turn off the computer If you do not set any of these options before the battery completely runs out of power the co...

Page 115: ... Setup Alarm section Before your computer runs out of battery power save your data and take one of the following actions Suspend or shut down your computer Shut down your computer and replace the main battery with a charged one Connect your computer to an AC power source Conserving battery power How long a fully charged battery lasts when you are using the computer depends on a number of factors s...

Page 116: ...e the battery Toshiba has combined these options into preset power usage modes or profiles Power profiles in Windows XP In Windows XP you can choose from predefined power profile or select your own combination of power management options The following steps describe this procedure If you try to use the power management feature in Windows a message tells you to close the Microsoft power options and...

Page 117: ...y the power profile pop up window Sample Power Profile mode 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 118: ...s terminals Also do not drop hit or otherwise impact the battery Do not scratch or break the casing and do not twist or bend the battery pack Do not remove the battery pack while the computer is in Standby mode Data in memory will be lost If your battery discharges fully your information will be lost Be sure to save your work often Removing the battery from the computer 1 Save your work 2 Shut dow...

Page 119: ...k is in the locked position slide it toward the unlocked position Sample sliding the battery lock to the unlocked position 6 Slide and hold down the battery release latch Sample pressing the battery release latch 7 While holding the battery release latch lift the battery out of the computer ...

Page 120: ...nto the computer Assuming you just removed the battery pack see Removing the battery from the computer on page 118 1 Place the battery pack in the battery compartment If the battery does not slide into the slot easily move the battery release lock to the unlocked position and try again Do not force the battery into position 2 Ensure the battery release latch clicks into place 3 Slide the battery r...

Page 121: ...tery Overcharging will shorten its life and reverse charging could damage it Avoid touching the metal terminals of the battery with another metal object Short circuiting the battery can cause it to overheat and may cause damage to the battery or the computer Do not incinerate a spent battery as this could cause it to explode and release toxic materials If a battery is leaking or damaged replace it...

Page 122: ... battery power for five minutes If the battery pack has at least five minutes of operating time continue operating until the battery pack is fully discharged If the battery light flashes or there is some other warning to indicate a low battery go to step 4 4 Connect the AC adapter to the computer and the power cord cable to a power outlet The DC IN or AC power light should glow green and the batte...

Page 123: ...e computer s main battery is a Lithium Ion Li Ion battery which can explode if not properly replaced used handled or disposed of Putting spent batteries in the trash is not only irresponsible it may be illegal Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations Use only batteries recommended by Toshiba After repeated use the batteries will finally lose their ability to hold a cha...

Page 124: ... 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 cables and compact discs Contact your authorized Toshiba representative for more information TECHNICAL NOTE When traveling by air you may be required to pass your notebook through airport security equipmen...

Page 125: ...g you can do in the Windows XP Home or XP Professional 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 you...

Page 126: ...ckground pattern Sample Windows XP operating system desktop Icons An icon represents a folder file or program that can be quickly activated by double clicking the icon You can create a new desktop icon for any folder file or program by dragging the element s icon from its location in a window to the desktop area The icons initially displayed on your system desktop include Start button Taskbar Icon...

Page 127: ...e Microsoft browser that provides access to the Internet If you place the cursor over an icon a popup description of the file contents appears Your desktop may contain other icons depending on your configuration See Windows XP online help for more specific information on each icon and how to use it Start button You use the Start button to Start programs Access Microsoft Windows XP operating system...

Page 128: ...t only shortcut icons but also your favorite Internet URL addresses DEFINITION URL stands for Uniform Resource Locator which is the address that defines the route to a file on the Web or any other Internet facility Generically it is known as the Web site address System tray The System tray displays icons of tasks or programs that run continuously in the background To learn more about each task pos...

Page 129: ...connecting to a LAN or WAN consult your network administrator Send a fax directly from your computer To connect to the Internet use an online service or communicate across telephone lines with another computer you need A modem one comes with your computer A telephone line A browser or communications program An Internet Service Provider ISP or online service if you plan to use the Internet To stay ...

Page 130: ...k 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 check and then click...

Page 131: ... line Before you can communicate using the modem you need to connect it to a telephone line Your computer s built in modem port provides an RJ 11 jack allowing you to connect the modem to a standard voice grade telephone line 1 Plug one end of a telephone cable purchased separately into the modem port on the back of the computer Sample connecting the telephone cable to the modem port 2 Connect the...

Page 132: ...puter to a network to increase its capabilities and functionality using one of its communication ports Accessing a network To access a network At the office connect an Ethernet cable to the RJ 45 jack on your computer For specific information about connecting to the network consult your network administrator While you are at home or traveling you may need a dial up connection Ask your network admi...

Page 133: ... computer starts Windows attempts to contact a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol DHCP server If the computer is not connected to a network it may pause a few minutes as it waits for a reply To avoid this delay you can reconfigure Windows to disable the LAN port TECHNICAL NOTE You can also use ConfigFree to reconfigure Windows to disable the LAN port For procedures see Using ConfigFree with your ...

Page 134: ...t design and software hardware configurations Your system may come with an optional wireless LAN module This is a technology that expands wireless communication beyond networking equipment and can connect many different kinds of electronic devices without the need for cables For information on how to set up a wireless connection refer to your wireless networking device documentation or your networ...

Page 135: ...he Internet The World Wide Web Internet Service Providers Connecting to the Internet Surfing the Internet Internet features Uploading and downloading files from the Internet The Internet The Internet is an association of thousands of networks and millions of computers around the world connected by communications lines They all work together to share information The World Wide Web The World Wide We...

Page 136: ...can connect to the Internet by using a telephone and modem or through other higher speed communication methods such as Digital Subscriber Lines DSL cable and satellite links Connecting to the Internet To connect to the Internet you need A modem and telephone line or a LAN connection A Web browser An Internet Service Provider ISP account The Microsoft Web browser Internet Explorer is automatically ...

Page 137: ...s can also appear within a Web page s text and are known as links Clicking 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 your own email you need a m...

Page 138: ...s from one computer to another is termed uploading transferring data from your 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 ...

Page 139: ...3 Slide the Screen area slider bar toward Less until the setting reads 800 x 600 then click Apply The screen blinks momentarily while the settings are adjusted 4 The Monitor Settings window appears and asks if you want to keep the settings 5 Click Yes 6 To change the settings back repeat steps 2 through 5 Display settings hot key Using the Fn F5 keys you can set your system s display to view DVD m...

Page 140: ...ernal speakers SRS TruSurround XT may ship with your computer SRS TruSurround XT is available only when using WinDVD applications Recording sounds You may record sounds as wav files by connecting an external microphone or other sound source to the microphone jack DEFINITION A wav pronounced wave file is a Windows format for storing sound TECHNICAL NOTE If you record MP3 files you will only be able...

Page 141: ...crophone 4 Click Start point to All Programs Accessories Entertainment then click Sound Recorder Sample Sound Recorder screen 5 Click the Record button 6 Speak normally into the microphone 7 When you have finished recording click the Stop button The Sound Recorder window displays the new sound file as a waveform Sound Recorder can only record 60 seconds at a time 8 To hear what you just recorded c...

Page 142: ... Click OK Your new settings take effect the next time you record Using external speakers or headphones Your computer is equipped with a full stereo sound system with internal speakers Instead of using the internal speakers you can connect headphones or a pair of external stereo speakers TECHNICAL NOTE Use amplified speakers that require an external power source Other types of speakers will be inad...

Page 143: ...l USB compatible keyboard and a USB compatible mouse to one of the three USB ports For more information about connecting a mouse see Using a mouse on page 64 Inserting and removing PC Cards PC Cards expand your computer s capabilities and usefulness You can purchase additional PC Cards from your dealer Most PC Cards conform to the PCMCIA Personal Computer Memory Card International Association stan...

Page 144: ... Services you should use the files included in the operating system Inserting a PC Card Use caution when lifting or turning your computer Failure to do so may result in damage to components such as cables attached to your computer or to the computer itself Before you insert a PC Card refer to the documentation that comes with the card to see if you need to do anything before you insert it To inser...

Page 145: ...nnection with the computer Do not force the card into position To avoid damaging the PC Card or the computer do not force the card into the PC Card slot Removing a PC Card Stop the PC Card by clicking the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the System tray After the PC Card is stopped it is safe to remove 1 Locate the PC Card eject button 2 Press the PC Card eject button once to extend it and push it i...

Page 146: ... set up to work with your computer To set up your PC Card refer to the documentation that came with the card or refer to your operating system manual or online help Hot swapping One of the great things about PC Cards is that you can replace one PC Card with another while the computer is on This is called hot swapping Hot swapping precautions Although you can insert a PC Card at any time to avoid d...

Page 147: ...Mode on page 104 Using the Bridge Media slot Your computer is equipped with a Bridge Media slot which supports the use of Memory Stick or Memory Stick PRO media Secure DigitalTM SDTM Cards SmartMedia or xD Picture Cards This media can be used with a variety of digital products digital music players cellular phones PDAs digital cameras digital video camcorders etc Do not use the Copy Disk function ...

Page 148: ...be in progress and your data could be destroyed Wait for the indicator light to go out Removing Memory Stick or Memory Stick PRO media 1 Right click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the System tray After the media is stopped it is safe to remove 2 Press the card inward to release it The card pops out slightly 3 Grasp the card and pull it straight out Inserting an SD Card 1 Turn the card so that ...

Page 149: ... windows disappears writing to the card might still be in progress and your data could be destroyed Wait for the indicator light to go out Removing an SD Card 1 Right click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the System tray After the card is stopped it is safe to remove 2 Press the card inward to release it The card pops out slightly 3 Grasp the card and pull it straight out Inserting an xD Pictur...

Page 150: ...icture Card while data is being written or read Even when the message copying in the windows disappears writing to the card might still be in progress and your data could be destroyed Wait for the indicator light to go out Removing an xD Picture Card 1 Right click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the System tray After the card is stopped it is safe to remove 2 Press the card inward to release it...

Page 151: ...r change default options This chapter describes the utilities supplied by Toshiba TOSHIBA Console Hotkey utility Power Saver TOSHIBA Console The TOSHIBA Console provides quick access to computer functions and allows you to customize a range of computer settings To access the control panel 1 Click Start then click All Programs 2 Point to TOSHIBA Console then click the resulting Toshiba Console sele...

Page 152: ... TOSHIBA Console offers two categories of features Customizing Your Computer Network Customizing Your Computer The features available in this category are Power Saver Mouse Toshiba Button Control ConfigFree CD DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer Network The Network category features Connectivity Doctor ...

Page 153: ...er Saver Properties window appears Sample TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window The Power Properties window shows the power profiles which are optimized for several different working environments You can either use one of the preset modes or create and use your own customized profile The preset profiles cannot be deleted By changing the options that appear in the Toshiba Power Saver Properties win...

Page 154: ...D Playback profile applies only when a DVD program is playing Quickly creating a new power mode 1 Highlight one of the preset profiles 2 Click Copy 3 A new mode appears with the title Copy of Name where Name is the title of the mode you copied You can change the name description or icon for this profile by clicking Property Customizing a power mode 1 Highlight the profile you want to modify 2 Chan...

Page 155: ...IBA Console double click the Mouse icon Hotkey utility The hotkey utility allows you to receive a confirmation message when you use the hotkey combination for Standby Fn F3 and Hibernation Fn F4 To activate 1 Click Start All Programs Toshiba Utilities then click the Hotkey utility The Toshiba Hotkey window appears Sample Toshiba Hotkey utility window 2 Select the desired option 3 Click OK ...

Page 156: ...g is only valid for the current Windows session If you shut down restart log off or resume from hibernation the setting will revert back to Normal speed The setting can also be changed by CD burning software or other applications that can set the drive speed To change the setting open the Acoustic Silencer by double clicking the tasktray icon 1 Click Set Quiet Mode to make the drive run more slowl...

Page 157: ...likely to encounter If all else fails contact Toshiba You will find information on Toshiba s support services at the end of this chapter Problems that are easy to fix Your program stops responding If you are working with a program that suddenly freezes all operations chances are the program has stopped responding You can exit the failed program without shutting down the operating system or closing...

Page 158: ...turns off Your program performs an illegal operation If you receive the message Your program has performed an illegal operation you should record the details of the message and consult the software manufacturer To record the details 1 Click the Details button and select the text the operating system displays The Details button displays information that the software manufacturer needs to help you s...

Page 159: ...ns You are probably in Stand By mode and have a software or resource conflict When this happens turning the power on returns you to the problem instead of restarting the system To 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 Res...

Page 160: ...tinue If pressing any key does not work press Ctrl Alt and Del to restart the computer The Windows operating system is not working Once you are familiar with the desktop and used to the way the operating system responds to your work routine you can easily detect if the operating system is not working correctly For example The operating system fails to start after the Starting Windows XP message ap...

Page 161: ...tup menu This section describes each option and when to use the procedure To open the Startup menu 1 Restart your computer 2 Press F8 when your computer starts The Windows Advanced Options menu displays these options Safe Mode Safe Mode with Networking Safe Mode with Command Prompt Enable Boot Logging Enable VGA Mode Last known good configuration your most recent settings that worked Directory Ser...

Page 162: ...dress 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 comma instead of period dot or other mistake makes it impossible for your browser to locate the site My browser cannot find a site I bookmarked The World Wide Web is constantly changing ...

Page 163: ...e is a device driver conflict or a general hardware problem try using Windows Help and Support to troubleshoot the 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 4 Choose from specific topics and follow the steps If there is still a probl...

Page 164: ...tem 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 Direct Memory Access Similarly the data required by the device is stored in a specific place or address in memory called the Direct Memory Access DMA The DMA provides a dedicated channel for adapter cards to by...

Page 165: ...lving conflicts There are three things you can do to resolve hardware conflicts Disable the device For an older device remove it from the computer Disable another system component and use its resources for the new device see Fixing a problem with Device Manager on page 165 Reconfigure the device so that its requirements do not conflict Refer to the device s documentation for instructions about cha...

Page 166: ...g the device 7 Click yes or no whichever is appropriate Checking device properties Device Manager provides a way to view the properties of a device Properties include the name of the manufacturer the type of device the drivers installed and the system resources assigned to the device To check a device s properties 1 Open the Start menu then click Control Panel 2 Click Performance and Maintenance a...

Page 167: ...to Windows XP online help Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may cause errors that seem to be device related It is worthwhile checking for these first 1 Click Start then click Turn off computer 2 Click Turn Off The operating system shuts down and turns off the computer automatically 3 Remove the memory module 4 Reinstall the memory module following the instructions in I...

Page 168: ...ght does not come on when you plug in the AC adapter and power cable Make sure the AC adapter and power cable are firmly plugged into both the wall outlet and the computer If the AC power light still does not come on check that the wall outlet is working properly by plugging in a lamp or other appliance The AC adapter and power cable work correctly but the battery will not charge The battery does ...

Page 169: ...the power options using the Power Saver utility Have you added a device such as a PC Card or memory module that takes its power from the battery Is your software using the hard disk more Is the display power set to turn off automatically Was the battery fully charged to begin with All these conditions affect how long the charge lasts Keyboard problems If when you type strange things happen or noth...

Page 170: ...er key type the password and press Enter If no password is registered press Enter The screen reactivates and allows you to continue working If you are using the built in screen make sure the display priority is not set for an external monitor To do this hold the Fn key and press F5 twice A window with display choices pops up Hold the Fn key and press F5 twice again to advance through the display o...

Page 171: ...of flickering try using fewer colors To change the number of colors displayed 1 Point at the desktop and click with the secondary button 2 Click Properties and then the Settings tab 3 Change the Colors option and click OK For more information see Windows Help A message tells you that there is a problem with your display settings and that the adapter type is incorrect or the current settings do not...

Page 172: ...your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology Over a period of time and depending on the usage of the computer the brightness of the LCD Screen will deteriorate This is an intrinsic characteristic of LCD technology Screen will dim when the computer is operated on battery power and you may not be able to increase the brightness of the screen Disk drive problems Pr...

Page 173: ...s 5 You can choose one or both options Automatically fix file system errors Scan for and attempt recovery of bad sectors 6 Click Start Error checking runs the test Your hard disk seems very slow If you have been using your computer for some time your files may have become fragmented Run Disk Defragmenter To do this click Start then click All Programs point to Accessories and System Tools and click...

Page 174: ... metal cover is loose replace the diskette If the label is loose replace the label and try inserting the diskette again The computer displays the Non system disk or disk error message If you are starting the computer from a diskette the diskette in the drive does not have the files necessary to start the computer Replace it with a bootable diskette The drive cannot read a diskette Try another disk...

Page 175: ...htened paper clip to press the manual eject button This button is in the small hole next to the disc eject button on the right side of the computer Some discs run correctly but others do not If the problem is with an application CD ROM refer to the software s documentation and check that the hardware configuration meets the program s needs Sound system problems You do not hear any sound from the c...

Page 176: ... 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 immediately Other cards must be set up before you can use them Use the Windows XP PC Card PCMCIA Wizard to set up the card Refer to your Microsoft documentation for more information or refer to the doc...

Page 177: ...chine If the card malfunctions again it may be defective Resolving PC Card problems Here are some common problems and their solutions The slots appear 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 Properties The System Properties dialog box appears 3 Click the Hardware tab 4 Click the Device...

Page 178: ...ails Follow this procedure before you remove a PC Card 1 Double click the PC Card icon on the taskbar 2 Click Safely remove xxxx where xxxx is the identifier for your PC Card The operating system displays a message that you may safely remove the card 3 Remove the card from the slot Never swap modules when the computer is in Hibernation or Standby mode This is known as warm swapping and is not supp...

Page 179: ...the printer s self test to check for any problem with the printer itself Make sure you installed the proper printer drivers as shown in Connecting a local printer on page 64 You may have connected the printer while the computer is on Disable Stand By mode turn off the computer and turn off the printer Turn the printer back on make sure it is on line then turn the computer back on Try printing anot...

Page 180: ...ld be set up to transmit at 300 1200 2400 4800 9600 14400 28800 33600 bps bits per second or higher Refer to the program s documentation and the modem manual for information on how to change these settings The modem is on set up properly and still will not transmit or receive data Make sure the line has a dial tone Connect a telephone handset to the line to check this The other system may be busy ...

Page 181: ...your hard disk and start again reloading all your programs and data files from a backup source will save time Read the user s guides It is very difficult to provide a fail safe set of steps you can follow every time you experience a problem with the computer Your ability to solve problems will improve as you learn about how the computer and its software work together Get familiar with all the user...

Page 182: ...rom whom you purchased your computer and or program Your dealer is your best source for current information Detailed system specifications are available at www ts toshiba com by selecting your particular product and model number clicking GO and then clicking the Detailed Specs link from the menu on the left or just refer to the computer documentation shipped with your product For the number of a T...

Page 183: ... the problem along with its installation media Information about what you were doing when the problem occurred Exact error messages and when they occurred For technical support call the Toshiba Global Support Centre Within the United States at 800 457 7777 Outside the United States at 949 859 4273 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites toshiba com Worldwide Toshiba corporate site computers toshiba com M...

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Page 186: ...n with the Fn key turn system functions on and off Hot keys have a legend on or above 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 187: ... Power usage profile Fn This hot key blanks the display Fn This hot key displays the power usage pop up window and cycles through the profiles The power usage profiles are Full Power High Power Normal DVD Playback Presentation and Long Life Sample power usage modes The properties of each mode are set in the Toshiba Power Saver utility For more information see Mobile Computing on page 107 F1 ...

Page 188: ... computer into Stand By mode A message box is displayed by default to confirm that the computer is going into Stand By mode This message box can be set so it does not display Sample Stand By confirmation box For more information about Stand By mode please see Using Standby Mode on page 104 ...

Page 189: ...de is enabled the default a message box is displayed by default to confirm the computer is going into Hibernation mode The message box can be set so it does not display Sample Hibernation confirmation box If Hibernation mode is disabled this hot key will not respond For more information on Hibernation mode see Using Hibernation Mode on page 102 ...

Page 190: ...ay only Built in display and external monitor simultaneously External monitor only Built in display and TV or other external video device simultaneously TV or other external video device only Sample display options window To use a simultaneousmode you must set the resolution of the internal display panel to match the resolution of the external display device ...

Page 191: ...his hot key enables disables the optional wireless devices in your computer The wireless modes are Wi Fi enabled This enables the Wi Fi module Wi Fi disabled This disables the Wi Fi module Sample wireless modes window Fn This hot key decreases the screen brightness Fn This hot key increases the screen brightness ...

Page 192: ...hot key enables disables the TouchPad To use the TouchPad see Disabling or enabling the TouchPad on page 57 Sample disable and enable TouchPad windows 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 F10 F11 F12 ...

Page 193: ...res a universal power supply you can use worldwide This appendix shows the shapes of the typical AC power 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 194: ...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 196 Search for Wireless Devices The Search for Wireless Devices utility searches for wireless LAN and Bluetooth devices used in the neighborhood and displays information about them on a virtual map For more inform...

Page 195: ...rosoft Windows XP or 2000 Click the Start button and select All Programs TOSHIBA Networking ConfigFree Double click the ConfigFree icon on the taskbar Press the Toshiba Console button if applicable to your system to open the Toshiba Console and then click the ConfigFree icon Click the ConfigFree icon on the taskbar and then click the desired utility If your computer is not connected to a network t...

Page 196: ...Doctor lets you analyze your network connections and fix network connection problems Using Connectivity Doctor you can view detailed network information by simply moving the mouse pointer The Connectivity Doctor works with the following network devices Wired and wireless network devices Routers hubs and bridges Access points Wireless LAN Bluetooth Connectivity Doctor Profiles ...

Page 197: ... Moving the mouse pointer over a wired or wireless network device icon displays information about the device such as its IP address subnet mask and MAC address A wireless network device also shows information such as the network SSID and the device s Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP key settings Sample viewing device information ...

Page 198: ...on point appears next to the wireless communication switch Clicking the exclamation point displays a description of the problem and a solution The following checkboxes and buttons are provided on the Connectivity Doctor screen Stay onthetask tray When checked the ConfigFree icon resides in the system tray Options Displays ConfigFree setting screen Log Lets you create a diagnostic log view ahistory...

Page 199: ...n of the wireless devices that have been detected Search for Wireless Devices can also be started from the ConfigFree Launcher For Wi Fi networks the intensity of a signal is displayed in five levels or bands The signal from the connected access point is displayed in the bands surrounding the PC icon at the center of the map Placing the pointer over the displayed point of light shows detailed info...

Page 200: ...vices The following screen shows an example of Bluetooth devices that are detected As with the Wi Fi screen moving the mouse pointer over a device icon displays information about the device Sample viewing Bluetooth devices You can connect to devices shown on the Bluetooth map 1 Click the icon of a Bluetooth device ...

Page 201: ...nally 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 computer as well as information about any network devices The following settings can be saved or captured in a pro...

Page 202: ...he 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 Under Captured Items select the items you want to capture for this profile 9 If connecting with a wireless network select the desired Auto Switch Settings These options are unavailable if wireless devices have been disabled 10 Under Execute this program after...

Page 203: ... can also be imported and exported This feature is useful when transferring profile settings to other computers For more information about modifying importing and exporting profiles refer to the online help Quick Connect The Quick Connect feature switches the Wireless LAN connection to connect to a Toshiba Wireless Projector Once the projector utility is installed launching the Quick Connect utili...

Page 204: ...s point the connection is broken and re established later To review the current Toshiba Wireless Projector settings and change them if necessary 1 Click the icon in the system tray 2 Move the mouse pointer to Toshiba Wireless Projector DPJ then click Settings The Quick Connect properties dialog box appears 3 Complete the settings Refer to the online help if necessary 4 Click OK The default connect...

Page 205: ...4 GHz 802 11b and then connects to the projector The wireless LAN configuration returns to the settings that were last used before the Quick Connect function was started If the Toshiba Wireless Projector utility is closed If you select Toshiba Wireless Projector DPJ from the ConfigFree tray menu this disconnects the wireless LAN connection If you select a profile from the ConfigFree tray menu or w...

Page 206: ...matically switching between wired and wireless devices With these options the computer automatically switches to a wireless LAN network when the cable of the wired LAN network is removed from the computer When the cable is reconnected the connection to the wired LAN is re established To use the Automatic Switch feature 1 Right click the icon in the system tray 2 Click Auto Switch The Auto Switch d...

Page 207: ...lected when the SSID is detected then click Add The profile is moved to the List of target SSIDs and profiles 5 Repeat the previous step for each additional profile you want to select 6 Select Automatically switch profiles when connected to this SSID 7 Check Automatically switch profile when connected to this SSID 8 Click OK The computer is now configured to use the Semi Automatic Switch feature W...

Page 208: ...nyms may appear in this user s guide AC alternating current BIOS basic input output system bps bits per second CD compact disc CD ROM compact disc read only memory CD RW compact disc rewrite memory CMOS complementary metal oxide semiconductor COM1 communications port 1 serial port COM2 communications port 2 serial port CPU central processing unit ...

Page 209: ...y memory FAT file allocation table FCC Federal Communications Commission FIR fast infrared GB gigabyte HDD hard disk drive HTML Hypertext Markup Language IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers I O input output IRQ interrupt request ISP Internet service provider KB kilobyte LAN local area network LCD liquid crystal display LSI large scale integration MB megabyte MIDI Musical Instrum...

Page 210: ...t form there is one thin film transistor TFT for each cell This type of display works well with notebook computers because of its shallow depth and high quality color Active matrix displays are viewable from wider angles than most passive matrix displays adapter A device that provides a compatible connection between two units For example the computer s internal display adapter receives information...

Page 211: ...p of eight bits is a byte See also byte bits per second bps A way of measuring the speed at which information is passed between two devices The basic measure used in modem communications bps is similar but not identical to the baud rate See also baud rate boot To start the computer The term boot originates from bootstrap program as in pulling itself up by its bootstraps a program that loads and in...

Page 212: ... character Any letter number or symbol you can use on the computer Some characters are non printing characters such as a paragraph break in a word processing program A character occupies one byte of computer storage chip A small piece of silicon containing computer logic and circuits for processing memory input output and or control functions Chips are mounted on printed circuit boards click To pr...

Page 213: ...ative setting device A component attached to the computer Devices may be external outside the computer s case or internal inside the computer s case Printers disk drives and modems are examples of devices device driver A program called a driver that permits a computer to communicate with a device dialog box An on screen window displayed by the operating system or a program giving a direction or re...

Page 214: ... given a name by which it can be retrieved See also file double click To press the TouchPad control button or mouse button rapidly twice without moving the TouchPad or mouse In the Windows operating system this refers to the primary TouchPad control button or left mouse button unless otherwise stated double density diskette A 3 5 inch diskette that can hold up to 720 KB ofinformation half the capa...

Page 215: ... network adapter extension See file extension external device See device F file A collection of related information saved on disk with a unique name A file may be a program information used by a program or a document See also document file allocation table FAT The section of a disk that keeps track of the location of files stored on the disk file name A set of characters that uniquely identifies a...

Page 216: ...a rigid platter or platters that can be magnetically coded with data Hard disks hold much more information than diskettes and are used for long term storage of programs and data The primary or only hard disk in a computer is usually fixed but some computers have secondary hard disks that are removable By default the hard disk is referred to as drive C hardware The physical components of a computer...

Page 217: ...1024 bytes See also byte L L1 level one cache Memory cache built into the processor to help improve processing speed See also cache CPU cache L2 cache L2 level two cache Memory cache installed on the motherboard to help improve processing speed It is slower than L1 cache and faster than main memory See also cache CPU cache L1 cache LAN local area network A group of computers or other devices dispe...

Page 218: ... for connecting musical instruments synthesizers and computers The MIDI standard provides a way of translating music into a form computers can use and vice versa modem Short for modulator demodulator A device that converts information from digital to analog and back to digital enabling information to pass back and forth between digital computers and analog telephone lines motherboard The main circ...

Page 219: ...at a time A parallel port provides a parallel communications interface between a computer and an appropriate device Compare serial password A unique string of characters entered by a user to verify his or her identity to the computer or the network PC Card A credit card sized expansion card designed to increase the capabilities of notebook computers PC Cards provide functions such as modem fax mod...

Page 220: ...n in RAM is lost when you turn off your computer This type of memory is used for your computer s main memory See also memory Compare ROM random access memory See RAM read only memory See ROM reboot See boot restart removable disk A disk that can be removed from a disk drive A diskette is one example of a removable disk resolution A measure of the sharpness of the images that can be produced by a p...

Page 221: ...ppropriate device Compare parallel shortcut See keyboard shortcut software See program Compare hardware Standby A feature of some Windows operating systems that allows you to turn off the computer without exiting your open applications and to continue from where you left off when you turn the computer on again Suspend A feature of some Windows operating systems that allows you to turn off the comp...

Page 222: ...ility A computer program designed to perform a narrowly focused operation or solve a specific problem Utilities are often related to computer system management W Web See World Wide Web Wi Fi A registered trademark owned by the Wireless Capability Ethernet Alliance which stands for Wireless Fidelity and is another term for the communication protocol to permit an Ethernet connection using wireless c...

Page 223: ...Run 96 avoiding injury 41 B backing up files 76 battery alarms 115 changing 118 charge does not last 169 charging 52 72 charging before use 47 conserving power 115 disposal 123 installing 118 light 51 not charging 168 power usage hot key 117 power usage mode 187 removing 118 120 unlocking 119 battery power displaying remaining 113 monitoring 112 Bridge Media slot 147 button power 55 start 127 butt...

Page 224: ...placement 41 computer setup 47 computer friendly environment 40 computing tips 75 connecting external monitor 143 connecting to a power source 49 connection set up 132 conserving battery power 115 Contents CDs 97 DVDs 97 control buttons 56 critical applications 2 Ctrl keys 78 D desktop creating new icon 126 major features 126 desktop exploration 125 desktop icons 126 Device Manager 165 checking pr...

Page 225: ...al hardware problem 163 non system disk or disk error 160 174 problem with display settings current settings not working with hardware 171 program has performed an illegal operation 158 warning resume failure 160 Error checking 173 Ethernet LAN port 133 exploring the desktop 125 external mouse 64 external display adjusting 71 external monitor connecting 143 not working 172 F FAT File Allocation Ta...

Page 226: ...ing CDs and DVDs 92 installing main battery 118 mouse 64 Internal External mode 172 Internet bookmarked site not found 162 connecting to 136 features 137 slow connection 162 surfing 137 uploading and downloading files 138 URL address not found 162 internet explorer icon 127 Internet Service Providers 136 IRQ Interrupt Request 164 ISPs 136 J jack headphones 142 microphone 141 RJ 11 131 K keeping co...

Page 227: ...eys 79 P PC Card Card and Socket Services 144 checklist 177 CIS Card Information Structure 176 computer stops working 178 configuring 146 errors 178 hot swapping fails 178 inserting 144 modem default 130 not recognized 178 problem solving 176 177 178 removing 145 replacing 146 setting up 146 using 143 PCMCIA Personal Computer Memory Card International Associ ation 143 Plug and Play 165 port COM 13...

Page 228: ...es 173 Device Manager 165 disabling a device 166 disk drive is slow 173 display is blank 170 DVD ROM or multi function drive tray does not eject 175 external display not working 172 external keyboard not working 170 external monitor 170 faulty memory 167 hardware conflict 163 164 hardware conflict caused by legacy device 165 high pitched noise 175 illegal operation 158 Internet bookmarked site not...

Page 229: ...ter 124 disposing of batteries 123 icons 37 precautions 45 saving your work 83 screen blank 170 does not look normal flickers 171 scroll button 56 SD Card inserting 148 removing 149 seating 42 secondary button 56 selecting a place to work 40 setting up computer 59 setting up a connection 132 setting up your computer 47 shut down 72 shutting down more quickly 100 sound problem solving 175 sound rec...

Page 230: ...necting 68 video features exploring 138 video projector adjusting display 71 video out S video 69 volume mute hot key 186 W warranty limited warranty 39 Web sites 182 Support Online 163 Web sites Toshiba 183 Wi Fi wireless networking 132 Wi Fi Mini PCI modules 134 Windows Explorer 81 Windows Media Player 94 Windows Standby 72 Windows Start menu 81 Windows XP Media Center Edition Help 162 Help and ...

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