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Toshiba Satellite Pro L300, User Manual

The Toshiba Satellite Pro L300 offers impressive performance and versatility. With a range of advanced specifications, this laptop is a perfect solution for both professional and personal use. Easily access its user manual for free download from manualshive.com to explore its features and maximize its potential.

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If Something Goes Wrong

Develop good computing habits

❖

Connect your computer to the office network and copy files to 
your network partition.

Some people use a combination of these methods, backing up all 
files to tape weekly and copying critical files to diskette on a daily 
basis.

If you have installed your own programs, you should back up these 
programs as well as your data files. If something goes wrong that 
requires you to reformat your hard disk and start again, 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’s guides provided with your computer, 
as well as the manuals that come with the programs and devices you 
purchase.

Your local computer store or book store sells a variety of self-help 
books you can use to supplement the information in the manuals.

Data and system configuration backup in the Windows

®

 operating 

system

The Windows

®

 operating system offers some easy-to-use features 

for backing up your Windows

®

 settings and your data—documents 

and other important files. Take advantage of these features to 
protect yourself from much more difficult and time-consuming 
restoration procedures, and to safeguard your valuable data from 
loss.

Saving system configuration with Restore Points

The System Restore feature of the Windows

®

 operating system 

quickly creates Restore Points—‘snapshots’ of your Windows

®

 

operating system configuration—and saves them for later recall. If 
you experience problems after installing some new hardware or 
software, you can easily select a previously established Control 
Point to ‘turn back the clock,’ restoring the Windows

®

 operating 

system to the state it was in just prior to the installation. This is 
much easier and more effective than uninstalling the hardware or 
software, which often leaves behind unwanted files and settings. It 
is also easy to undo a Restore Point selection, if you change your 
mind.

Summary of Contents for Satellite Pro L300

Page 1: ...site pcsupport toshiba com Toshiba Global Support Centre Calling within the United States 800 457 7777 Calling from outside the United States 949 859 4273 For more information see If Something Goes Wrong on page 152 in this guide SatellitePro L300 SeriesUser sGuide ...

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

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

Page 4: ...mber REN for this equipment If requested the information must be provided to the telephone company The modem connects to the telephone line by means of a standard jack called the USOC RJ11C A plug and jack used to connect this equipment to the premises wiring and telephone network must comply with the applicable FCC part 68 rules and requirements adopted by the ACTA It is designed to be connected ...

Page 5: ...oshiba Corporation Toshiba America Information Systems Inc or an authorized representative of Toshiba or the Toshiba Support Centre within the United States at 800 457 7777 or Outside the United States at 949 859 4273 If the equipment is causing harm to the telephone network the telephone company may request that you disconnect the equipment until the problem is resolved Disconnection If you shoul...

Page 6: ...ntative designated by the supplier Any repairs or alterations made by the user to this equipment or equipment malfunctions may give the telecommunications company cause to request the user to disconnect the equipment Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground connections of the power utility telephone lines and internal metallic water pipe system if present are connect...

Page 7: ...t toshiba com in the United States for more information Radio Frequency Interference Requirements This device is restricted to indoor use due to its operation in the 5 15 GHz to 5 25 GHz frequency range FCC requires this product to be used indoors for frequency range 5 15 GHz to 5 25 GHz to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co channel Mobile Satellite systems High power radars are a...

Page 8: ...any other antenna or transmitter Regulatory Information The TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card must be installed and used in strict accordance with the manufacturer s instructions as described in the user documentation that comes with the product This device complies with the following radio frequency and safety standards Canada Industry Canada IC This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Cana...

Page 9: ...ion 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 GHz to 5 25 GHz to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co channel Mobile Satellite systems High power radars are allocated as primary users of the 5 25 GHz to 5 35 GHz and 5 65 GHz to 5 85 GHz bands These radar stations can cause interference with and or da...

Page 10: ...cations operated in accordance with telecommunication laws and regulations Low power radio frequency electric machinery shall resist against interference from legal communications or from industrial scientific and medical radio emission electric machinery Article 14 Unless approved for any model accredited low power radio frequency electric machinery any company trader or user shall not change the...

Page 11: ...5 MHz It is possible to avoid the band of mobile object identification systems 3 TOSHIBA Direct PC Monday Friday 10 00 17 00 Toll Free Tel 0120 15 1048 Direct Dial 03 3457 4850 Fax 03 3457 4868 The frequency bandwidth of this equipment may operate within the same range as industrial devices scientific devices medical devices microwave ovens licensed radio stations and non licensed specified low po...

Page 12: ...NY A0018 03GZDA0017 The following restrictions apply Do not disassemble or modify the device Do not install the embedded wireless module into other device 5 17 GHz to 5 23 GHz for indoor use only Radio Approvals for Wireless Devices The following information is dependent on what type of wireless device is in your computer Not all devices are available on all models Approved Countries Regions for u...

Page 13: ... bâtiment au dessus d un espace public aucun enregistrement n est nécessaire pour une distance de moins de 300m Pour une distance supérieure à 300m un enregistrement auprès de l IBPT est requise Pour les enregistrements et licences veuillez contacter l IBPT Deutschland License required for outdoor installations Check with reseller for procedure to follow Anmeldung im Outdoor Bereich notwendig aber...

Page 14: ...d for outdoor installations Check with reseller for procedure to follow Licentie verplicht voor gebruik met buitenantennes Neem contact op met verkoper voor juiste procedure 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 ...

Page 15: ...by radar operation may result in temporary interruption of operation of this device The Access 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 Regio...

Page 16: ...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 17: ...ries regions in the following table Australia Austria Belgium Canada Denmark Finland France Germany Greece Hong Kong Iceland Ireland Italy Japan Liechtenstein Luxembourg Malaysia Netherlands New Zealand Norway Philippines Portugal Singapore Spain Sweden Switzerland Thailand UK USA Antigua Argentina C N C 16 5887 Aruba Bahamas Barbados Belize Bermuda Bolivia Cayman Islands Chile Colombia Costa Rica...

Page 18: ...de is available in Ch1 Ch11 802 11b g An Infrastructure mode is available in Ch1 Ch11 802 11b g Ch36 40 44 48 52 56 60 64 149 153 157 161 165 802 11a Wake up on wireless lan function is not available in battery mode 802 11b g 2 4 GHz 802 11a 5 GHz Australia Brunei Canada Chile Hong Kong India Indonesia Malaysia Mexico New Zealand Saudi Arabia Taiwan USA Venezuela Vietnam Australia Brunei Canada Ch...

Page 19: ...LAN Adapters are based on the Draft Release Version 1 0 of the IEEE 802 11n specification An adapter with 11a b 11a b g or 11a b g n can communicate on any of its supported formats the actual connection will be based on the access point to which it connects Connection compatibility with the wireless equipment in Draft 11n mode is not guaranteed The Draft 11n function cannot be used with WEP TKIP D...

Page 20: ...n the United States for more information When you use Bluetooth cards from TOSHIBA close to 2 4 GHz Wireless LAN devices Bluetooth transmissions might slow down or cause errors If you detect certain interference while you use Bluetooth cards from TOSHIBA always change the frequency move your computer to the area outside of the interference range of 2 4 GHz Wireless LAN devices 40 meters 43 74 yard...

Page 21: ...ts with Bluetooth wireless technology operate within the guidelines found in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations TOSHIBA believes Bluetooth wireless technology is safe for use by consumers These standards and recommendations reflect the consensus of the scientific community and result from deliberations of panels and committees of scientists who continually review and interpret th...

Page 22: ...for authorization to use the device with Bluetooth wireless technology prior to turning on the equipment Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation The radiated output power of the Bluetooth Card from TOSHIBA is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits Nevertheless the Bluetooth Card from TOSHIBA shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is min...

Page 23: ...ge the features and functions of the original design Article 17 Any use of low power radio frequency electric machinery shall not affect aviation safety and interfere with legal communications In the event interference is caused the use of such electric machinery shall be immediately discontinued Operation of such products can be resumed only when they are modified and can no longer cause interfer...

Page 24: ...3 TOSHIBA Direct PC Monday Friday 10 00 17 00 Toll Free Tel 0120 15 1048 Direct Dial 03 3457 4850 Fax 03 3457 4868 Device Authorization This device obtains the Technical Regulation Conformity Certification and it belongs to the device class of radio equipment of low power data communication system radio station stipulated in the Radio Law of Japan The Name of the radio equipment EYXF2CS TELECOM EN...

Page 25: ... serious injury Always contact an authorized Toshiba service provider if any repair or adjustment is required Location of the Required Label Sample shown below Location of the label and manufacturing information may vary 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 withou...

Page 26: ... AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS INC TOSHIBA PROVIDES NO WARRANTY WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL OR ANY OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN AND HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH REGARD TO ANY OF THE FOREGOING TOSHIBA ASSUMES NO LIABILITY FOR ANY DAMAGES INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY FROM ANY TECHNICAL OR TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS OR...

Page 27: ...emarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and or other countries ExpressCard is a registered trademark of PCMCIA Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG Inc and any use of such marks by Toshiba is under license Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trade...

Page 28: ...ted 40 Selecting a place to work 40 Setting up a work environment 40 Keeping yourself comfortable 41 Precautions 41 Important information on your computer s cooling fan 43 Setting up your computer 43 Setting up your software 44 Registering your computer with Toshiba 45 Adding optional external devices 45 Connecting to a power source 46 Charging the main battery 48 ...

Page 29: ...uchPad 66 Scrolling with the TouchPad 67 Control buttons 67 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 67 Using external display devices 67 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 68 Adjusting the quality of the external display 69 Using an external keyboard 69 Using a mouse 70 Connecting a printer 70 Setting up a printer 71 Connecting an optional external diskette drive 72 Turning off ...

Page 30: ...e numeric data 87 Starting a program 88 Starting a program from the Start menu 88 Starting a program from Windows Explorer 88 Starting a program from the Run dialog box 89 Saving your work 90 Printing your work 92 Backing up your work 93 Restoring your work 94 Using the optical drive 94 Optical drive components 95 Inserting an optical disc 95 Playing an audio CD 97 Playing optical media 97 Recordi...

Page 31: ...er Profiles 108 Using a hot key to set the Power Profile 109 Changing the main battery 109 Removing the battery from the computer 110 Inserting a charged battery 111 Taking care of your battery 113 Safety precautions 113 Maintaining your battery 114 Disposing of used batteries 115 Traveling tips 116 Chapter 4 Exploring Your Computer s Features 117 Exploring the desktop 117 Finding your way around ...

Page 32: ...ot 129 Inserting memory media 130 Removing memory media 130 Chapter 5 Utilities 132 TOSHIBA Assist 133 Connect 134 Secure 135 Protect Fix 136 Optimize 137 Setting passwords 138 Using an instant password 138 Using a supervisor password 139 Using a user password 140 Deleting a user password 141 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 142 Fn esse 143 Starting Fn esse 143 TOSHIBA Power Saver 144 Preset Pow...

Page 33: ... hardware conflicts on your own 159 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 160 Memory problems 162 Power and the batteries 163 Keyboard problems 164 Display problems 165 Disk drive problems 167 Optical drive problems 168 Sound system problems 169 ExpressCard problems 170 Printer problems 172 Modem problems 173 Wireless networking problems 173 DVD operating problems 175 Develop good computing habits ...

Page 34: ...ling or enabling wireless devices 192 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 192 Zooming applications in out 192 Keyboard hot keys 193 Appendix B Power Cord Cable Connectors 194 Appendix C Using ConfigFree with your Toshiba Computer 195 Getting Started 196 Starting ConfigFree 196 ConfigFree Utilities 198 Connectivity Doctor 198 Search for Wireless Devices 200 Profile Settings 205 ConfigFree SUMMIT 207...

Page 35: ... energy efficiency Your computer ships with the power management options preset to a configuration that will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes To conserve energy your computer is set to enter the low power Standby mode which shuts down the system and display within 15 minutes of inactivity in AC power mode We recommend ...

Page 36: ...formation regarding the ENERGY STAR Program This notebook is compatible with European Union Directive 2002 95 EC Restriction of the use of certain Hazardous Substances in electrical and electronic equipment RoHS which restricts use of lead cadmium mercury hexavalent chromium PBB and PBDE Toshiba requires its notebook component suppliers to meet RoHS requirements and verifies its suppliers commitme...

Page 37: ...he time of publication to ensure the accuracy of the information provided herein product specifications configurations prices 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 gu...

Page 38: ...n death or serious injury Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in property damage Provides important information Other icons used Additional icons highl...

Page 39: ...iba com Service options Toshiba offers a full line of optional service programs to complement its standard limited warranty Toshiba s standard limited warranty extended warranty and service upgrade terms and conditions are available at warranty toshiba com To stay current on the most recent software and hardware options for your computer and for other product information be sure to regularly check...

Page 40: ... computer in order to avoid potential hazards that could cause bodily injury property damage or damage the computer Selecting a place to work Your computer is portable and designed to be used in a variety of circumstances and locations Setting up a work environment Place the computer on a hard flat surface that is large enough for the computer and any other items you are using such as a printer Le...

Page 41: ...recautions Your computer is designed to provide optimum safety and ease of use and to withstand the rigors of travel You should observe certain precautions to further reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the computer Avoid prolonged physical contact with the underside or surface of the computer Never allow any liquids to spill into any part of your computer and never expose the computer...

Page 42: ...computer while it is reading from or writing to a disk disc or flash media may damage the disk disc or flash media the drive or both Keep the computer and disks away from objects that generate strong magnetic fields such as large stereo speakers Information on some disks is stored magnetically Placing a magnet too close to a disk can erase important files Handle discs carefully Avoid touching the ...

Page 43: ...Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the base of the computer Overheating your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire possibly resulting in serious injury Read the Provide adequate ventilation section in the Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort that is shipped with your computer The cooling fan...

Page 44: ...Microsoft s End User License Agreement and click Next 3 Select the appropriate option from the Help Protect Your Computer screen and click Next 4 Enter the computer name and description and click Next or Skip 5 Select how your computer will connect to the Internet and click Next The computer will pause for a moment while checking for an Internet connection If an Internet connection could not be fo...

Page 45: ...ights under the Toshiba standard limited Warranty To register online you must be connected to the Internet Adding optional external devices Before adding external devices or memory Toshiba recommends setting up your software See Setting up your software on page 44 After starting your computer for the first time you may want to Add more memory see Adding memory optional on page 51 Connect a mouse s...

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

Page 47: ...ia to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm Wash hands after handling 2 Plug the AC adaptor cord into the DC IN on the side of the computer Sample Illustration Connecting the AC adaptor cord to the computer 3 Connect the power cord cable to a live electrical outlet The AC power light on the indicator panel glows green Never attempt to connect or disconnect a power plug with wet hands Fail...

Page 48: ...age 109 for information on replacing the main battery Charging the main battery Your computer came with its battery already installed Before using the battery to power the computer you must charge the battery To charge the battery leave the computer plugged into an AC power source with the computer turned off until the battery lights glows green After that the battery will be completely charged an...

Page 49: ...o the right 3 Gently raise the panel 4 Adjust the display to a comfortable viewing angle Sample Illustration Opening the display panel When opening or closing the display panel place one hand on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other hand to slowly open or close the display panel To avoid damaging the display panel do not force it beyond the point where it moves easily and n...

Page 50: ...y not be able to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power Your computer s features and specifications Certain notebook chassis are designed to accommodate all possible configurations for an entire product Series Your select 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 ...

Page 51: ...g system has loaded completely Adding memory optional HINT To purchase additional memory modules see the accessories information packaged with your system or visit accessories toshiba com Your computer comes with enough memory to run most of today s popular applications You may want to increase the computer s memory if you use complex software or process large amounts of data Before adding externa...

Page 52: ...y module with the computer s power on may damage the computer the module or both The computer has two memory slots Slot A and Slot B You can install one or two memory modules Before you install or remove a memory module turn off the computer using the Start menu If you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in Standby or Hibernation mode data will be lost For this model Slot A is ...

Page 53: ...se the display panel and turn the computer upside down to locate the memory module slot cover Sample Illustration Locating the memory module slot cover 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver loosen the captive screw that secures the memory module slot cover Sample Illustration Removing the memory module slot cover Front of computer Memory module slot cover Front of computer ...

Page 54: ...r may cause memory access problems 9 Carefully remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging without touching its connector 10 Locate an empty memory module slot on the underside of the computer If no memory slot is available you must remove a module by performing steps 2 3 of Removing a memory module on page 57 If your system has the memory modules stacked on top of one another you m...

Page 55: ...ligning the connector s notch with the matching key in the socket Sample Illustration Aligning the memory module with the socket 12 Firmly press the memory module into the memory slot s socket at approximately a 30 degree angle to the horizontal surface of the computer Sample Illustration Inserting the memory module into the socket latch latch key notch connector ...

Page 56: ...ing down on the memory module Do not force the memory module into position The memory module should be completely inserted into the socket and level when secured in place Sample Illustration Inserting the memory module into the slot For this model Slot A is the bottom slot Slot B is the top slot If only one memory module is to be installed it must be installed in Slot A 14 Replace the memory modul...

Page 57: ... 1 8 in Installing a memory module on page 52 to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover Do not try to remove a memory module with the computer turned on You can damage the computer and the memory module Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in Standby or Hibernation mode The computer could hang up the next time you turn it on and data in memory will be lost In...

Page 58: ...t have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module you can check that the computer has recognized the change To do this 1 Click Start Control Panel Performance and Maintenance and then System 2 The General tab view automatically appears and shows total memory If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration t...

Page 59: ...t for example a D drive Recover your hard disk drive to the factory set default without the HDD Recovery partition Reinstall drivers and applications which were bundled with your computer Creating Recovery DVDs Depending on your system configuration you may be able to copy the hard drive recovery to DVD which gives you the ability to recover your hard disk drive and recover your system if the hard...

Page 60: ...very files and applications 4 Click Create 5 Insert the first blank DVD into your writable optical drive when prompted 6 Follow the on screen prompts for completing the copy process For more information on using the Recovery media you have created with the preceding steps see Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media on page 65 Hard Disk Drive Recovery options The following are the availab...

Page 61: ...ust your C drive and leaving other partitions for example a D drive intact or changing the size of your C drive and then recovering it To recover your hard disk drive using the utilities stored on your computer s HDD 1 Make sure the computer is turned off 2 Press and hold the 0 zero key on your keyboard while powering on the computer When the computer powers on the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen d...

Page 62: ... Recovery of Factory Default Software and then click Next The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears Sample Image Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 2 Select Recover to out of box state and then click Next A confirmation message displays reminding you that all data will be lost during the recovery process Be sure to save your work to external media before proceeding 3 Click N...

Page 63: ... without overwriting the HDD Delete all partitions and overwrite all sectors on the hard disk This option deletes all data then overwrites the entire HDD for security purposes This may take several hours depending on the size of your HDD Sample Image Erase the hard disk screen 3 Select the desired method and then click Next A confirmation message displays reminding you that all data will be lost B...

Page 64: ...ation on the C drive will be lost during the recovery process Be sure you have saved your work to external media before proceeding 3 Click Next to begin the restoration Once complete a message displays that the HDD has been recovered 4 Press any key on your keyboard to restart the computer Recovering the C partition with a user specified size Resizing and recovering your C drive to its factory def...

Page 65: ...e you can rebuild the system using your Hard Drive Recovery Utilities To recover your hard disk drive using the utilities burned to DVDs refer to Creating Recovery DVDs on page 59 1 Insert the first recovery DVD into your optical drive and power on the computer 2 When the initial screen displays press F12 The boot menu appears 3 Using the arrow keys select the DVD option and press Enter The system...

Page 66: ...tion Installer icon on the Windows desktop 2 Click Next 3 Click the item s you want to install 4 Click Install 5 Follow the on screen prompts to complete the installation process Using the TouchPad The TouchPad the small rectangular area 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 t...

Page 67: ...ve the cursor to the item then press and release the primary left hand button To double click press the primary button twice in rapid succession The primary button usually corresponds to the left mouse button The function of the secondary right hand button depends on the program you are using It usually corresponds to the right mouse button right clicking Check your program s documentation to dete...

Page 68: ...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 Some modes are only available with the appropriate device attached and turned on The quickest way to change the display output settings is to use the display hot key Fn F5 1 Press Fn and F5 simultaneously 2 While hol...

Page 69: ...et the option for the video controller by clicking Start Control Panel Appearance and Themes and then Display Choose the Settings tab click the Advanced button select Display Device select the applicable Monitor type and then click Apply or OK 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 t...

Page 70: ...er is USB compatible check its documentation To make the connection you need a suitable USB cable which may come with your printer If a USB cable was not included with your printer you can purchase one from a computer or electronics store If your printer supports Plug and Play your computer may automatically recognize the printer the printer is then ready for use Refer to your printer documentatio...

Page 71: ... the following procedure If your printer does not support Plug and Play follow these steps to set it up for the first time You only need to set up the printer once 1 Click Start and then Printers and Faxes The Printers and Faxes window appears 2 Click Add a printer The Add Printer Wizard appears Sample Image Add Printer Wizard 3 Follow the on screen instructions to set up your printer NOTE ...

Page 72: ...ecting an optional external USB diskette drive Turning off the computer Pressing the power button before shutting down the Windows operating system could cause you to lose your work Make sure the system indicator panel s disk light and the drive in use light are off If you turn off the power while a disk disc is being accessed you may lose data or damage the disk disc and or drive It is a good ide...

Page 73: ...to where you left off TECHNICAL NOTE Before using any of these options to shut down or turn off your computer save your files and make sure all disk disc activity lights are off If you change your mind and decide to continue working after all wait a few seconds before turning the computer on again Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts the computer down completely but it first saves the current s...

Page 74: ... RAM so that when you restart the computer you can continue working from where you left off Factors to consider when choosing Standby While in Standby mode the computer uses some main battery power The Standby command does not store unsaved information on your hard disk You should save your work before putting your computer on Standby Restarting from Standby takes less time and consumes less main ...

Page 75: ...og box 2 Click Turn Off The computer shuts down completely Shut Down Follow these steps to shut down the computer when you are connected to a domain server 1 Click Start and then Shut down The Shut Down Windows dialog box appears 2 Select Shut down from the drop down list 3 Click OK The computer shuts down completely Turning off the computer more quickly You can also turn off the computer by press...

Page 76: ...operate while the computer is running on battery power or while connected to AC power When I press the power button Set this option to Shut down if you want the computer to shut down when you press the power button When I close the lid Set this option to Shut down if you want the computer to shut down when you close the display panel 5 Click Apply 6 Click OK For more information about the Power Sa...

Page 77: ...tion command click Start Turn off computer and then select Hibernate Sample Image Turn off computer Windows dialog box The computer saves the state of all open programs and files turns off the display and then turns off Configuring Hibernation mode options You can place the computer into Hibernation mode by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel You can also specify an amoun...

Page 78: ...tion mode when you close the display panel 5 Click Apply 6 Click OK For more information about the Power Saver utility see TOSHIBA Power Saver on page 144 Once the computer is configured you can place it into Hibernation mode by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel depending on the Hibernation options set Starting again from Hibernation mode To start up the computer from H...

Page 79: ...You can also specify an amount of time after which the computer automatically goes into Standby mode To use any of these methods you first need to enable them in Toshiba s Power Saver utility 1 Click Start Control Panel and then Performance and Maintenance 2 Click the TOSHIBA Power Saver icon 3 Click the Setup Action tab 4 Select Standby for the options you want These options are set separately fo...

Page 80: ... to the screen s you were using If you place the computer in Standby mode by closing the display panel you can start it again by opening the display panel Closing the display panel After you have turned off the computer close the display panel to keep dust and dirt out of the computer Customizing your computer s settings There are several ways in which you can customize your computer to suit your ...

Page 81: ...to clean the computer To keep your computer clean gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth Moving the computer Before moving your computer even across the room make sure all disk activity has ended the drive indicator light stops glowing and all external peripheral cables are disconnected Do not pick up the computer by its display panel or by the back where the...

Page 82: ... object Make sure there is no way for a potential thief to slip the cable off the object 2 Pass the locking end through the loop 3 Insert the cable s locking end into the security lock slot on your computer then engage the locking device The computer is now securely locked Sample Illustration Attaching security lock cable ...

Page 83: ...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 90 for further information HINT Some programs have an automatic save feature that can be activated This feature saves your file to the hard disk at preset intervals See yo...

Page 84: ... for viruses This 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 turni...

Page 85: ...e Making your keyboard emulate a full size keyboard Although your computer s keyboard layout is compatible with a standard full size keyboard it has fewer keys A standard full size keyboard has two Enter Ctrl and Alt keys editing keys cursor positioning keys and a numeric keypad Pressing the Fn key simultaneously in combination with one of the specially marked keys allows you to emulate a full siz...

Page 86: ...s 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 187 Special Windows keys Sample Illustration Special Windows keys Your computer s keyboard has one key and on...

Page 87: ...simultaneously The numeric mode light on the keyboard indicator panel glows when the numeric overlay is on To disable the numeric overlay hold down the Fn key and press F11 again The numeric mode light on the keyboard indicator panel goes out Using the overlay for cursor control The keys with the gray arrows and symbols on their left front are the cursor control overlay keys To turn the cursor con...

Page 88: ...the All Programs menu follow these steps which use the Windows WordPad program as an example 1 Click Start and then All Programs The Windows operating system displays the All Programs menu which lists programs and program groups If your program is listed go to step 3 otherwise continue with step 2 2 Click the program group in this example Accessories The Accessories menu is displayed 3 Click the p...

Page 89: ... right side of the window The left side of the window shows all the folders contained within the Program Files folder 7 In the left part of the window click Windows NT 8 In the left part of the window click Accessories Windows Explorer shows the contents of the Accessories folder on the right side of the window 9 In the right part of the window double click wordpad The operating system opens WordP...

Page 90: ...the location you can search for it by clicking Start then Search and then following the on screen instructions Saving your work Before you turn off the computer save your work on the hard disk drive diskette flash media or optical disc This is one of the most important rules of computing TECHNICAL NOTE Save your data even when you are using the Standby command in case the main battery discharges b...

Page 91: ...ted a new document your program displays a Save As dialog box Use this dialog box to specify where to store the document and to give it a file name Sample Image Save As dialog box 2 Choose the drive and folder where you want your file to be stored 3 Type a file name then click Save HINT To make another copy of the file you are currently working with click File and then Save As and give the new fil...

Page 92: ... Word saves files with a doc extension Any file name with an extension of doc is assumed to be a Microsoft Word file Creating your own extension is usually unwise since the program is unlikely to recognize a strange extension and may refuse to handle your file correctly TECHNICAL NOTE By default the Windows operating system does not show file extensions For information on showing or hiding file ex...

Page 93: ... to your computer You can back up your files to different types of media such as CDs DVDs diskettes or to a network if available To back up several files at one time use the Microsoft Windows backup program preinstalled on the computer s hard disk Also see Backing up your data to CDs with the Windows operating system on page 180 HINT Backing up all the files on your hard disk may take a considerab...

Page 94: ...orage and support features that are not available on any other video platform These features include wide screen movies multiple language tracks digital surround sound multiple camera angles and interactive menus TECHNICAL NOTE Your optical drive is set to play region 1 North America DVD ROMs If you play a DVD disc from another region the drive will automatically change to play in the format of th...

Page 95: ...ea around it Doing so could cause the drive to malfunction Manual eject hole Use if you need to release the disc tray when the power is off Use a straightened paper clip or other narrow object to press the manual eject button located inside the hole Never use a pencil to press the manual eject button Pencil lead can break off inside the computer and damage it Inserting an optical disc To insert an...

Page 96: ...on page 99 6 Place the disc carefully in the disc tray label side up Sample Illustration Positioning the disc in the drive 7 Gently press the disc onto the center spindle until it clicks into place Handle DVDs and CDs carefully making contact only with the center hole and edge Do not touch the surface of the disc Do not stack discs If you incorrectly handle the discs you could lose data 8 Make sur...

Page 97: ...our hearing Playing optical media If you insert an optical disc into the optical drive and the Auto Run feature does not automatically start your disc try launching the optical disc manually To do this follow these steps 1 Click Start and then Computer 2 Click the optical drive icon The disc drive will run the optical disc If your disc does not run using this method try using an application that i...

Page 98: ... specification for listing of specific format compatibilities Copy protection technology may also prevent or limit recording or viewing of certain optical media For details on how to use the software please refer to the respective Online Help menus Removing a disc with the computer on To remove an optical disc with the computer turned on 1 Press the eject button on the drive Do not press the eject...

Page 99: ...rprints on the surface can prevent the optical drive from reading the data properly Do not expose discs to direct sunlight or extreme heat or cold To clean a disc that is dirty wipe it with a clean dry cloth The most efficient method to clean it is to start from the center of the disc and wipe toward the outward edge not in a circle If necessary moisten the cloth with water or a neutral cleaner no...

Page 100: ...n it 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 preset by Toshiba We recommend you leave these features active allowing your computer to operate at its maximum energy efficiency so that you can use it for longer periods while traveling ...

Page 101: ...ba com Use only batteries designed to work with your Toshiba notebook computer To ensure that the battery maintains its maximum capacity operate the computer on battery power at least once a month The Lithium Ion battery has no memory effect so it is not necessary to let the battery fully discharge each time However for better accuracy of the battery meter it is helpful to fully discharge the batt...

Page 102: ...Centre Using additional batteries In addition to the main battery you may also have an optional second battery not included with your computer If you travel and need to work for many hours without an AC power source you may purchase a battery module for use in the computer or carry additional charged battery packs with you You can then replace a discharged battery and continue working For more inf...

Page 103: ... To ensure that the battery charges to its full capacity wait until it reaches room temperature 50 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit 10 to 26 degrees Celsius The battery is almost completely discharged Leave the power connected and the battery should begin charging after a few minutes HINT Once the battery is fully charged we recommend that you operate your computer on battery power until the battery disch...

Page 104: ...you to reset the real time clock The computer can be used while the RTC battery is being charged although the charging status of the RTC battery cannot be monitored Monitoring main battery power The computer s main battery light gives you an indication of the main battery s current charge The following also applies to the secondary battery available on certain models if installed Glows amber while...

Page 105: ...in battery on page 109 for information on replacing the main battery HINT Be careful not to confuse the battery light with the on off light When the on off light flashes amber it indicates that the system is suspended using the Windows operating system Standby command Sample Illustration Power and battery light locations NOTE System Indicator Lights AC power light Battery light Hard disk drive lig...

Page 106: ...TECHNICAL NOTE The computer drains the battery faster at low temperatures Check your remaining charge frequently if you are working in temperatures below 50 degrees Fahrenheit The computer calculates the remaining battery charge based on your current rate of power use and other factors such as the age of the battery What to do when the main battery runs low When the main battery runs low you can P...

Page 107: ...o suit your needs Conserving battery power How long a fully charged battery pack lasts when you are using the computer depends on a number of factors such as How the computer is configured How much you use the hard disk optical drive diskette drives or other optional devices Where you are working since operating time decreases at low temperatures There are various ways in which you can conserve po...

Page 108: ...appropriate profile for your work environment or create your own custom profile By changing the options that appear in the Power Saver Properties dialog box and clicking OK you can reconfigure that function You may choose a power saving management strategy to best suit your computing needs If you are running on batteries and the programs that you are using do not require a lot of system resources ...

Page 109: ...e For more information on setting the battery Power Profile see Power Profiles on page 108 Changing the main battery When your main battery has run out of power you have two options plug in the AC adaptor or install a charged main battery Never short circuit the battery pack by either accidentally or intentionally bringing the battery terminals in contact with another conductive object This could ...

Page 110: ... the computer To remove the battery 1 Save your work 2 Turn off the computer or place it in Hibernation mode according to the instructions in Using and configuring Hibernation mode on page 77 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer including the AC adaptor 4 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down 5 Slide the battery release lock to the unlocked position Sample I...

Page 111: ...s in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations Put insulating tape such as cellophane tape on the electrode during transportation to avoid a possible short circuit fire or electric shock Failure to do so could possibly result in serious injury Inserting a charged battery To insert a battery 1 Wipe the terminals of the charged battery with a clean cloth to ensure a good connection 2 Inser...

Page 112: ...ry again Do not force the battery into position Sample Illustration Inserting the battery 3 Slide the battery release lock to the locked position Sample Illustration Locking the battery release lock 4 Turn the computer right side up 5 Reconnect any cables that were removed in step 3 of Removing the battery from the computer on page 110 6 Restart the computer ...

Page 113: ...another metal object Short circuiting the battery can cause it to overheat and may cause damage to the battery or the computer Do not incinerate a spent battery as this could cause it to explode and release caustic liquid If a battery is leaking or damaged replace it immediately Use protective gloves when handling a damaged battery To replace the main battery use an identical battery that you can ...

Page 114: ... 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 adaptor to the computer and the power cord cable to a power outlet The DC IN or AC power light should glow green and the battery light should glow amber to indicate that the battery pack is being charged If the DC IN or AC power light indicator does not glow power i...

Page 115: ...result in serious injury Always use the battery pack supplied as an accessory or an equivalent battery pack specified in the User s Manual Other battery packs have different voltage and terminal polarities Use of non conforming battery packs could generate smoke or cause fire or rupture possibly resulting in serious injury After repeated use the batteries will finally lose their ability to hold a ...

Page 116: ...raveling Never leave your computer on a sunny ledge or in a place where it could get wet or covered in dust Always travel with the computer in a carrying case Toshiba offers a choice of carrying cases for the computer They all provide plenty of extra space for manuals power cords and compact discs Contact your authorized Toshiba representative for more information or visit Toshiba s Web site at ac...

Page 117: ...r everything you can do in the Windows operating system You use its features to start programs find documents set up system components and perform most other computing tasks HINT The illustrated examples in this guide may appear slightly different from the screens displayed by your system The differences are not significant and do not indicate any change in the functionality of your system ...

Page 118: ... desktop icon for any folder file or program by dragging the element s icon from its location in a window to the desktop area Various icons are initially displayed on your system desktop for example Recycle Bin Holds files you have deleted You may be able to retrieve these files until you empty the Recycle Bin TECHNICAL NOTE If you delete a file from a diskette or flash media it does not go into t...

Page 119: ... Windows Help Run programs Suspend system activity and shut down the computer Taskbar Each time you open a program a button associated with that program appears on the Taskbar With some programs a button appears on the Taskbar for each document or window you open You can use these buttons to quickly switch between the programs or windows To make a program or window the currently active one click t...

Page 120: ... require you to purchase additional software external hardware or services Availability of public wireless LAN access points may be limited 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 ...

Page 121: ...er of the network Setting up the connection To set up an office connection consult your network administrator for network settings and additional considerations To set up a dial up connection use the New Connection Wizard 1 Click Start and then All Programs 2 Click Accessories Communications and click New Connection Wizard 3 Enter the phone number of your network connection and let the program dia...

Page 122: ...puter Sample Illustration Connecting the telephone cable to the modem port 2 Connect the other end to the RJ 11 wall jack Sample Illustration Connecting to a wall jack Connect the built in modem only to ordinary analog phone lines Never connect the built in modem to a digital line ISDN Never connect the built in modem to the digital connector on a public telephone or to a digital private branch ex...

Page 123: ...nterlinked documents located on computers connected to the Internet that work together using a specific Internet protocol called Hypertext Transfer Protocol HTTP The World Wide Web offers information as text images audio or video to be referenced from anywhere in the world Special programs called Web browsers are specifically designed to work with HTTP They make it easier to connect to a particula...

Page 124: ...tablish a connection with the ISP s computer If you are using your computer at the office then you probably connect to the Internet through your company s network See your network administrator about connecting to the Internet Surfing the Internet Once connected to the Internet the Web browser displays a home page for example your ISP s home page on the Internet or your company s Web site home pag...

Page 125: ... computer screens Internet news groups A news group is similar to a chat room but instead of using a dedicated site to converse about a specialized subject with others in real time it uses a Web site as a clearinghouse where all the messages are placed like a gigantic bulletin board Online shopping Many Web sites offer products and services for sale Uploading to and downloading files from the Inte...

Page 126: ...necting an optional external microphone to the microphone jack Using a microphone 1 If you want to use an external microphone connect it to the computer 2 Click Start All Programs Accessories Entertainment and then Sound Recorder Sample Image Sound Recorder screen 3 Click the Record button 4 Speak normally into the microphone 5 When you have finished recording click the Stop button The Sound Recor...

Page 127: ...eakers that require an external power source Other types of speakers will be inadequate to produce sound from the computer To play back sound files through external speakers or headphones 1 Locate the headphone jack on the computer 2 Using any necessary adapters plug the cable from the headphones or external speakers into the headphone jack The headphone jack requires a 16 ohm stereo mini jack To ...

Page 128: ...sCard media The slot also supports hot swapping which allows you to replace one ExpressCard with another while the computer is on Inserting an ExpressCard Before you insert an ExpressCard refer to the documentation that comes with the card to see if you need to do anything before you insert it To insert an ExpressCard 1 Locate the ExpressCard slot on the side of the computer 2 Insert the ExpressCa...

Page 129: ...out slightly and push it in to remove the ExpressCard The ExpressCard ejects slightly from the slot 4 Grasp the edges of the ExpressCard and slide it out of the slot Sample Illustration Removing an ExpressCard Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot Available on certain models The Bridge Media Adapter slot supports the use of Memory Stick Memory Stick PRO Secure Digital SD MMC MultiMediaCard or xD Pic...

Page 130: ...l it locks in place Sample Illustration Inserting memory media When inserting memory media do not touch the metal contacts You could expose the storage area to static electricity which can destroy data Removing memory media 1 Prepare the media for removal by clicking the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the System tray and then selecting the card or device you want to remove If the system is unable ...

Page 131: ...d pull it straight out Sample Illustration Removing memory media Do not remove memory media while data is being written or read Even when the Windows message copying disappears writing to the media might still be in progress and your data could be destroyed Wait for the indicator light to go out ...

Page 132: ...efault options These utilities are described in this chapter The utilities described in this chapter and the icons shown in the sample images are applicable only if the related utility is available on your system TOSHIBA Assist Supervisor password User password TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility Fn esse TOSHIBA Power Saver Mouse Utility TOSHIBA Hardware Setup TOSHIBA Zooming Utility CD DVD Drive A...

Page 133: ...mputer settings To access TOSHIBA Assist do one of the following Double click the TOSHIBA Assist shortcut icon on the desktop Click Start All Programs Toshiba Utilities and then TOSHIBA Assist The TOSHIBA Assist window appears Sample Image TOSHIBA Assist window The TOSHIBA Assist offers four categories of options Connect Secure Protect Fix Optimize ...

Page 134: ...134 Utilities TOSHIBA Assist Connect The features available in this category are ConfigFree Connectivity Doctor Sample Image TOSHIBA Assist window Connect tab ...

Page 135: ...135 Utilities TOSHIBA Assist Secure The features available in this category are Supervisor password User password Sample Image TOSHIBA Assist window Secure tab ...

Page 136: ...136 Utilities TOSHIBA Assist Protect Fix The features available in this category are TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility Sample Image TOSHIBA Assist window Protect Fix tab ...

Page 137: ...res available in this category are Hotkey assignment using Fn esse TOSHIBA Power Saver Mouse Utility TOSHIBA Hardware Setup TOSHIBA Zooming Utility CD DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer TOSHIBA Accessibility Sample Image TOSHIBA Assist window Optimize tab ...

Page 138: ...cessing certain functions such as TOSHIBA Hardware Setup This is useful if more than one person uses the computer A single user password supports the instant and power on password functions When setting up passwords keep the following in mind The user password can be set up under the supervisor password The supervisor password must be set before the user password or the user password must be delet...

Page 139: ...ember it Toshiba is not responsible for any losses that may occur to you your organization or others as a result of the inability to access your computer To set a supervisor password 1 Click Start All Programs Toshiba Utilities and then TOSHIBA Assist The TOSHIBA Assist window appears 2 On the left side click the Secure tab 3 Click the Supervisor Password icon The Supervisor Password tab of the TO...

Page 140: ...upervisor Password tab of the TOSHIBA Password Utility window appears 4 Click Not Registered A pop up screen appears asking for a password 5 Enter the password then click OK 6 Click OK to exit 7 Restart the system to complete the process Using a user password A user password provides power on password protection Setting a user password If you choose to set a supervisor or user password Toshiba str...

Page 141: ...e Image TOSHIBA Password Utility window 2 Click Registered 3 Enter your password and then enter it again to verify 4 Click OK 5 Click OK to exit Deleting a user password To cancel the power on password function 1 Click Start All Programs Toshiba Utilities and then TOSHIBA Password Utility The TOSHIBA Password Utility window appears 2 Click Not Registered 3 Follow the on screen instructions to remo...

Page 142: ...a problem To use the TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool utility 1 Click Start All Programs Toshiba Utilities and then PC Diagnostic Tool or click the PC Diagnostic Tool icon in the Protect Fix tab of TOSHIBA Assist The TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool window appears Sample Image TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool window 2 Select the devices that you would like to test by clicking the check box that appears to the left ...

Page 143: ...associated program Display a customized folder of programs and or files from which to choose Fn esse also has several keys known as hot keys that perform preassigned operations For more information see Hot Keys on page 187 You can assign any key that is not associated with a hot key or a keyboard overlay Starting Fn esse Click Start All Programs Toshiba Utilities and then Fn esse or click the Hotk...

Page 144: ...r Management icon in either the Optimize tab of TOSHIBA Assist or in the system tray The TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window appears Sample Image TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window The Profile panel on the left of the TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window shows the power profiles used to control power usage for both AC power and battery power as well as the estimated battery life for each pow...

Page 145: ... only when a DVD program is playing while running the computer on battery power Quickly creating a new power profile 1 Highlight one of the preset profiles 2 Click Copy A new profile appears with the title Copy of Name where Name is the title of the profile you copied 3 To rename the profile click Property 4 Type the name for your new profile and then click OK Customizing a power profile 1 Select ...

Page 146: ...e and then Mouse or click the Mouse icon in the Optimize tab of TOSHIBA Assist The Mouse Properties screen appears Sample Image Mouse Properties screen The settings you can change are divided into these categories Buttons Pointers Pointer Options Wheel Hardware Device Settings You may see additional categories depending on your particular pointing device 2 Adjust the settings as desired then click...

Page 147: ...screen General tab options The TOSHIBA Hardware Setup screen may have the following tabs Boot Priority Allows you to change the sequence in which your computer searches the drives for the operating system You can also manually choose the Boot Priority by pressing the power button to power on the computer then quickly pressing the F12 key Select the boot device icon by pressing the arrow keys then ...

Page 148: ... Display Allows you to change various default settings for the built in display When the computer restarts it remembers the last configuration If data does not appear on the display you are using after starting in Standby Mode press Fn F5 For more information see Directing the display output when you turn on the computer on page 68 General Allows you to view the current BIOS version or change cert...

Page 149: ...ck Start All Programs Toshiba Utilities and then TOSHIBA Zooming Utility or click the TOSHIBA Zooming Utility icon in the Optimize tab of TOSHIBA Assist The TOSHIBA Zooming Utility Properties screen appears Sample Image TOSHIBA Zooming Utility Properties screen 2 Select the desired option s 3 Click OK The zoom in and zoom out hot keys will now work with the applications you selected To zoom in hol...

Page 150: ...e setting will revert back to Normal speed The setting can also be changed by CD burning software or other applications that can set the drive speed Sample Image CD DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer screen To access the utility 1 Double click the icon in the task tray or click the CD DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer icon in the Optimize tab of TOSHIBA Assist The CD DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer screen appears ...

Page 151: ... you make the Fn key a sticky key meaning you can press it once release it and then press a function key to activate the hot key function Sample Image TOSHIBA Accessibility window To use TOSHIBA Accessibility 1 Click Start All Programs Toshiba Utilities and then Accessibility or click the Accessibility icon in the Optimize tab of TOSHIBA Assist The TOSHIBA Accessibility window appears 2 Check the ...

Page 152: ...formation on Toshiba s support services at the end of this chapter Problems that are easy to fix Your program stops responding If you are working with a program that suddenly freezes all operations chances are the program has stopped responding You can exit the failed program without shutting down the operating system or closing other programs To close a program that has stopped responding 1 Press...

Page 153: ...uter shuts down completely Your program performs an illegal operation If you receive the message Your program has performed an illegal operation close the window and continue working If it happens again 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 display...

Page 154: ...mouse on an area where you can type text and try typing again Your computer may be in Standby 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 t...

Page 155: ...omputer is not accessing the hard disk or the optional external diskette drive on page 154 The AC power light is blinking If the AC power light is blinking try the following steps 1 Cut off power to the computer by disconnecting the AC adaptor and removing the battery The error condition will be interrupted and the AC power light will stop flashing 2 Put the battery back into the computer Do not c...

Page 156: ...IN socket The labels on the bottom of the computer and the AC adaptor show the specifications for voltage V and current A for each device The voltage level must match exactly The amperage rating of the AC adaptor must be equal to or greater than that required by the computer The Windows operating system is not working Once you are familiar with the desktop and used to the way the operating system ...

Page 157: ...r computer starts and before Windows starts loading The Windows Advanced Options menu displays these options Safe Mode Safe Mode with Networking Safe Mode with Command Prompt Enable Boot Logging Enable VGA Mode Last known good configuration your most recent settings that worked Directory Services Restore Mode Windows domain controllers only Debugging Mode Start Windows normally Reboot Return to OS...

Page 158: ... not be available today or its server may be down for temporary repair Try again later The Windows operating system can help you If the operating system has started properly but you still have a problem using your computer the online Help can assist you in troubleshooting the problem To access the Windows operating system Help and Support 1 Click Start then click Help and Support The Help and Supp...

Page 159: ...are conflict Resolving hardware conflicts on your own Computer components need resources to accomplish a task A device such as a disk drive or a modem needs a channel to the computer s Central Processing Unit CPU It also needs a direct channel to the computer s memory to store information as it works These channels of communication are commonly referred to as system resources Interrupt Request Cha...

Page 160: ... assigning resources to it As a result a hardware conflict can occur Resolving conflicts There are several things you can do to resolve hardware conflicts Get the most recent drivers from the manufacturer 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 160 R...

Page 161: ...w 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 Click Start Control Panel then click Performance and Maintenance 2 Click the Administrative Tools icon 3 Double click Computer Management then click Device Manager 4 To view the device s installed doub...

Page 162: ...n and turns off the computer automatically 3 Remove the memory module following the instructions in Removing a memory module on page 57 4 Reinstall the memory module following the instructions in Installing a memory module on page 52 and making sure the module is seated properly 5 Check for the error again 6 If the error recurs remove the memory module entirely and check for the error again If rem...

Page 163: ...g full power Try turning off the computer The battery may not be inserted correctly in the computer Turn off the computer remove the battery clean the contacts with a soft dry cloth if necessary and replace the battery See Removing the battery from the computer on page 110 The battery may be too hot or too cold to charge properly If you think this is the probable cause let the battery reach room t...

Page 164: ...ge 102 Keyboard problems If when you type strange things happen or nothing happens the problem may be related to the keyboard itself The keyboard produces unexpected characters A keypad overlay may be on If the numlock light or cursor control mode light is on press Fn F10 to turn off the cursor control mode light or Fn F11 to turn off the numlock light If the problem occurs when both the keypad ov...

Page 165: ...turn the display priority to its previous setting HINT Holding the Fn key and pressing the F5 key several times will advance you through the display options If you are using an external monitor Check that the monitor is turned on Check that the monitor s power cord cable is firmly plugged into a working power outlet Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is firmly att...

Page 166: ...he screen resolution and or color quality 4 Click OK The display mode is set to Simultaneous and the external display device does not work Make sure the external monitor is capable of displaying at resolutions of 800 x 600 or higher Devices that do not support this resolution will only work in Internal External mode and not simultaneous mode Small bright dots appear on your TFT display when you tu...

Page 167: ... on the disk and repairs any damage it finds To run Error checking 1 Click Start then click My Computer 2 Right click the drive you want to check 3 On the pop up menu click Properties The drive s Properties box appears This feature is not available for optical drives 4 Click the Tools tab 5 Click the Check now button The Check Disk All Apps box appears 6 You can choose one or both options Automati...

Page 168: ... obstructing the path into the drive Carefully inspect the diskette If the metal cover is loose replace the diskette If the label is loose replace the label and try inserting the diskette 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 ...

Page 169: ...rive eject button on the face of the optical drive tray Never use a pencil to press the manual eject button Pencil lead can break off inside the computer and damage it Some discs run correctly but others do not Check that the type of disc you are using is compatible with your optical drive For more information regarding supported optical media formats refer to the complete detail specifications fo...

Page 170: ... can cause problems when using ExpressCards See Resolving a hardware conflict on page 158 If your system does not have built in drivers for your ExpressCard and the card did not come with an operating system driver it may not work under the operating system Contact the manufacturer of the ExpressCard for information about using the card under the operating system ExpressCard checklist Make sure th...

Page 171: ...essCards share the same socket each card is not required to have its own address Hot swapping removing one ExpressCard and inserting another without turning the computer off fails Follow this procedure before you remove an ExpressCard 1 Click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the System tray The Safely Remove Hardware screen appears 2 Click Safely remove for the device you want to swap 3 Select t...

Page 172: ...o check for any problem with the printer itself Make sure you installed the proper printer drivers as shown in Setting up a printer on page 71 or in the instructions that came with the printer You may have connected the printer while the computer is on Disable Standby mode turn off the computer and turn off the printer Turn the printer back on make sure it is online and then turn the computer back...

Page 173: ...a dial tone Connect a telephone handset to the line to check this The other system may be busy or off line Try making a test transmission to someone else For more information regarding your system s V 92 modem visit the Toshiba Web site at pcsupport toshiba com Wireless networking problems This section provides general troubleshooting tips for networking problems specifically wireless Wi Fi networ...

Page 174: ...ough SSIDs are case sensitive Toshiba provides a Client Manager utility for setting and managing SSIDs Check the Control Panel s Device Manager to verify that the Wi Fi adapter is recognized by the Windows operating system and that the driver is loaded Carefully note any error messages these will be very helpful if you should confer with a support technician at a later time Verify that the network...

Page 175: ...ndor s Web site for recent firmware upgrades Problems with WEP keys in particular are frequently addressed in new firmware releases The Windows operating system wireless management facility does not work If you are using an external Wi Fi adapter an ExpressCard USB adapter or other variety check if the adapter comes with its own management utility If it does the utility may be disabling the Window...

Page 176: ...r title Disable the Shut off Monitor feature in the Display Properties using the following steps 1 Right click in a blank area of the Windows desktop 2 Click Properties 3 Click the Screen Saver tab 4 Deselect Shut off Monitor Jumping video lines appear around the DVD ROM video window To change the screen s display resolution 1 Click Start Control Panel The Control Panel window appears 2 Click Appe...

Page 177: ...ighlighted 4 Click the down arrow at the right of the current screen saver name A list of screen savers displays 5 Click and hold the up arrow by the list or move the slide to the top 6 Click None 7 Click OK Develop good computing habits Save your work frequently You can never predict when your computer will lock forcing you to close a program and lose unsaved changes Many software programs build ...

Page 178: ... or book store sells a variety of self help books you can use to supplement the information in the manuals Data and system configuration backup in the Windows operating system The Windows operating system offers some easy to use features for backing up your Windows settings and your data documents and other important files Take advantage of these features to protect yourself from much more difficu...

Page 179: ...ore Point To do this 1 Click Start and then Help and Support 2 Under Pick a Task click Undo changes to your computer with System Restore 3 Click Restore my computer to an earlier time then click Next 4 A calendar will be presented showing a month at a time Each date for which a Restore Point has been set will be marked as bold When a boldfaced date is clicked a description of the Restore Point wil...

Page 180: ...ers are also widely available Follow these steps to back up files in the My Documents folder to one or more optical discs You cannot back up the computer while running on battery power Connect the AC adaptor before continuing 1 Put a blank CD R CD recordable disc into the computer s optical drive 2 A menu of options will appear Select Open writable CD folder using Windows Explorer and click OK 3 A...

Page 181: ...en you have finished copying files to the CD window click File Write these files to CD 8 A CD Writing Wizard will appear prompting for a name for the CD You may accept the default name or enter a new more descriptive name Click Next to continue 9 The CD Writing Wizard will now write the selected files to the CD It is best not to use the computer for any other tasks during this operation to avoid i...

Page 182: ...System Tools Backup General tips for installing hardware and software Here are a few tips to help ensure safe and easy installation of new hardware printers pointing devices external hard drives DVD writers scanners etc and software applications like Microsoft Office and Adobe Photoshop or utility software such as special toolbars for your web browser Create a Restore Point refer to Saving system ...

Page 183: ...ng system 5 Use the new hardware or software for a while noting any new problems Make sure that your critical applications e mail business applications etc are working correctly and verify that important devices are still functioning 6 For each additional hardware or software item repeat these steps starting at step 1 if any of your critical data has changed or starting at step 2 if no critical da...

Page 184: ...sources to help you Toshiba s Technical Support Web site For technical support or to stay current on the most recent software and hardware options for your computer and for other product information be sure to regularly check the Toshiba Web site at pcsupport toshiba com Toshiba voice contact Before calling Toshiba make sure you have Your computer s serial number The computer and any optional devi...

Page 185: ... Canada Toshiba Canada Ltd 191 McNabb Street Markham Ontario L3R 8H2 Canada France Toshiba Systèmes France S A 7 Rue Ampère B P 131 92800 Puteaux Cédex France Germany Toshiba Europe GmbH Leibnizstraße 2 D 93055 Regensburg Germany Italy Centro Direzionale Colleoni Palazzo Perseo Via Paracelso 10 20041 Agrate Brianza Milano Italy Japan Toshiba Corporation PCO IO 1 1 Shibaura 1 Chome Minato Ku Tokyo ...

Page 186: ...Fernando Edificio Europa 1a Planta Escalera A 28831 Madrid San Fernando de Henares Spain United Kingdom Toshiba Information Systems U K Ltd Toshiba Court Weybridge Business Park Addlestone Road Weybridge Surrey KT15 2UL United Kingdom United States Toshiba America Information Systems Inc 9740 Irvine Boulevard Irvine California 92618 United States The Rest of Europe Toshiba Europe I E GmbH Hammfeld...

Page 187: ...ols Volume Mute Password security Without a password The Fn F1 key combination turns off the display and activates instant security Using the pointing device or any key will make the display s content reappear if no password is set for the current user Fn This hot key enables disables volume mute on your computer When volume mute is enabled no sound will come from the speakers or headphones Fn Thi...

Page 188: ...he Display Properties window appears 3 If you clicked Choose a screen saver the Screen Saver tab has already been selected If it is not selected click the Screen Saver tab 4 Click the On resume password protected check box 5 Click OK Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged When the battery is not fully charged even if the computer is operating on AC power your display may reappe...

Page 189: ... power profiles Sample Image Power profiles The properties of each power profile are set in the TOSHIBA Power Saver utility For more information see TOSHIBA Power Saver on page 144 Fn This hot key places the computer into Standby mode A message box displays by default to confirm that the computer is entering Standby mode You can choose not to display this message box Sample Image Sample Standby co...

Page 190: ... enabled the default a message box displays by default to confirm the computer is entering Hibernation mode You can choose not to display this message box Sample Image Hibernation confirmation box If Hibernation mode is disabled this hot key will not respond For more information on Hibernation mode see Using and configuring Hibernation mode on page 77 ...

Page 191: ... LCD CRT Multi Monitor Internal display and external monitor with one acting as the primary display and the other as an extended desktop Swap Switch primary display between internal display and external monitor when using extended desktop Sample Image Display options window To use a simultaneous mode you must set the resolution of the internal display panel to match the resolution of the external ...

Page 192: ... Fi enabled Enables just the Wi Fi module Bluetooth enabled Enables just the Bluetooth module All enabled Enables both Bluetooth and Wi Fi Fn This hot key enables disables the TouchPad For more information on using the TouchPad see Using the TouchPad on page 66 Sample Image Disable or Enable TouchPad options Fn This hot key turns the TOSHIBA Zooming Utility to zoom out For more information see TOS...

Page 193: ...r 2 3 2 Keyboard hot keys Fn This hot key turns the cursor control overlay on and off Fn This hot key turns the numeric overlay on and off Fn This hot key turns the scroll lock feature on and off Fn Space bar This hot key switches screen resolution ...

Page 194: ...features a universal power supply you can use worldwide This appendix shows the shapes of the typical AC power cord cable connectors for various parts of the world USA and Canada UL approved CSA approved United Kingdom BS approved Australia AS approved Europe VDA approved NEMKO approved ...

Page 195: ...ommunication networks For more information on using ConfigFree see the ConfigFree online Help The ConfigFree utilities include the following Connectivity Doctor The Connectivity Doctor utility is used to analyze network connections and fix networking problems with your notebook computer For more information see Connectivity Doctor on page 198 Search for Wireless Devices The Search for Wireless Dev...

Page 196: ...g Started This section contains information about the ConfigFree main screen and how to start and set up ConfigFree For more detailed information on setting up and using ConfigFree see the Help File included in the application Starting ConfigFree To start ConfigFree be sure the computer has a wired or wireless connection Then perform any of the following steps Click Start All Programs Toshiba Netw...

Page 197: ...auncher to start the desired ConfigFree utilities Sample Image ConfigFree Launcher ConfigFree Launcher can be set to hide from view when it is not in use When this setting is active set the ConfigFree Launcher to Auto hide mode you can re display ConfigFree Launcher by moving the mouse cursor to the right of the screen Sample Image ConfigFree Launcher Auto hide mode setting Bluetooth Wireless LAN ...

Page 198: ...lems Using Connectivity Doctor you can view detailed network information by simply moving the mouse pointer The Connectivity Doctor works with the following network devices Wired and wireless network devices Routers hubs and bridges Access points The Connectivity Doctor displays the following information WEP Used not Used Wired connection line link speed Wireless connection line signal strength an...

Page 199: ...network device icon displays information about the device such as its IP address subnet mask and MAC address A wireless network device also shows information such as the network SSID and the device s Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP key settings Sample Image Viewing device information If a problem or potential problem is detected in most cases a screen automatically displays showing you the possible c...

Page 200: ...lamation point will appear next to the wireless communication switch The following checkboxes and buttons are provided on the Connectivity Doctor screen Search for Wireless Devices The Search for Wireless Devices utility searches for wireless LAN and Bluetooth devices currently used in the neighborhood and displays information about them on a virtual map To search for wireless devices 1 Click the ...

Page 201: ...in the bands surrounding the computer icon at the center of the map The closer to the center the stronger the connection Placing the pointer over the displayed point of light shows detailed information about the wireless device The wireless device shown near the center of the map is not necessarily near your notebook computer If a wireless device located a distance away also has a strong signal it...

Page 202: ...running Windows XP SP2 To add a new wireless connection to an Access Point 1 Open the Search for Wireless Devices option from ConfigFree Launcher 2 Drag and drop the device you want to connect to the computer icon at the center of the map The Wireless Settings screen appears Sample Image Dragging a device to the Access Point Sample Image Wireless settings screen NOTE ...

Page 203: ...reless Devices option Moving the mouse cursor over a device icon displays information about the device Sample Image Viewing Bluetooth devices You can connect to devices shown on the Bluetooth map 1 Drag and drop the device you want to connect to the computer icon at the center of the map 2 Configured devices are automatically connected Devices not yet configured launch the Add New Connection Wizar...

Page 204: ...Image Dragging the file to the Bluetooth device icon To be prompted for the device 1 Drag and drop the file to the Bluetooth radar icon on the ConfigFree Launcher Sample Image Dragging the file to the Bluetooth radar icon Or you can right click the file and select Send to Bluetooth Devices Sample Image Selecting Send to Bluetooth Devices option 2 Choose a file recipient ...

Page 205: ...and connect to the network Similarly users who access networks in the office and at home can set up profiles to handle these networking environments A profile contains the currently configured network settings on the computer as well as information about any network devices The following settings can be saved or captured in a profile Internet settings includes LAN settings proxy server settings an...

Page 206: ...the screen to display more capture options 9 Under Captured Items select the items you want to capture for this profile 10 If connecting with a wireless network select the desired Auto Switch Settings These options are unavailable if wireless devices have been disabled 11 Under Execute this program after switching click the Browse button and select the program file or Web site URL that is to start...

Page 207: ...er computers For more information about modifying importing and exporting profiles refer to the online Help ConfigFree SUMMIT The ConfigFree SUMMIT utility is a convenient way to share files with other users and to transfer files between your computers at home and at work This utility is faster and more dependable than sending the files via email Use this utility which handles files regardless of ...

Page 208: ...sers that you want to attend the SUMMIT meeting and send them an invitation Sample Image Inviting users to SUMMIT meeting When a user joins the SUMMIT their icon appears on the SUMMIT table Sample Image Users attending SUMMIT meeting user icons appear on SUMMIT table Files can be shared with one user or all users attending the meeting To share a file with one user drag and drop the file on the use...

Page 209: ...nly one other user Sample Image Sharing a file with one user To share a file with all users drag the file to the center of the SUMMIT table where users can access it as desired If you are the Host of the summit and drag a file to the center of the SUMMIT table it will automatically be sent to all SUMMIT users who can then accept or decline the file as desired Sample Image Sharing a file with all u...

Page 210: ... appear on the SUMMIT table 4 Use drag and drop to share documents with SUMMIT users To share a file with one user drag the file to the user s icon To share a file with all users drag the file to the center of the summit table There are other ways to send files to users To send files to all SUMMIT users 1 Right click the file and select Send to SUMMIT Devices 2 Click Send To send files to a user w...

Page 211: ...ce to select the Toshiba Wireless Projector DPJ then click Connect Launching Quick Connect prevents you from using the network to connect to a Toshiba Wireless Projector when the wireless LAN Configuration is set to Ad Hoc If you are connected to an access point the connection is broken and re established later To review the current Toshiba Wireless Projector settings and change them if necessary ...

Page 212: ...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 when you disable a wireless device If you close ConfigFree Direct Link Toshiba Device When Access Point is not available use the Direct Link Toshiba Device feature to connect...

Page 213: ...you use at home The Auto Switch feature contains options for automatically 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 ...

Page 214: ...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 215: ...rnating current BIOS basic input output system bps bits per second CD compact disc CD ROM compact disc read only memory CD RW compact disc rewrite memory CMOS complementary metal oxide semiconductor COM1 communications port 1 serial port COM2 communications port 2 serial port CPU central processing unit DC direct current DMA direct memory access DIMM dual inline memory module ...

Page 216: ... Language IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers I O input output IRQ interrupt request ISP Internet service provider KB kilobyte LAN local area network LCD liquid crystal display LPT1 line printer port 1 parallel port LSI large scale integration MB megabyte MIDI Musical Instrument Digital Interface PC personal computer PCI Peripheral Component Interconnect PCMCIA Personal Computer...

Page 217: ...ssive matrix displays adapter A device that provides a compatible connection between two units For example the computer s internal display adapter receives information from the software and translates it into images on the screen An adapter can take a number of forms from a microprocessor to a simple connector An intelligent adapter one that is capable of doing some processing may also be called a...

Page 218: ... disk See system disk boot priority startup sequence The order in which the computer accesses its disk drives to locate the startup files Under the default startup sequence the computer looks for the startup files in the diskette drive before checking the hard disk bus An electrical circuit that connects the central processing unit CPU with other parts of the computer such as the video adapter dis...

Page 219: ...ated See also double click color palette A set of specified colors that establishes the colors that can be displayed on the screen at a particular time compatibility The extent to which computers programs or devices can work together harmoniously using the same commands formats or language as another configuration 1 The collection of components that make up a single computer system 2 How parts of ...

Page 220: ...urn a computer option off See also enable disc A round flat piece of material designed to be read from and written to by optical laser technology and used in the production of optical discs such as CDs and DVDs Compare disk disk A round flat piece of material that can be magnetically influenced to hold information in digital form and used in the production of magnetic disks such as diskettes and h...

Page 221: ...eft mouse button unless otherwise stated driver See device driver DVD An individual digital versatile or video disc See also DVD ROM DVD ROM digital versatile or video disc read only memory A very high capacity storage medium that uses laser optics for reading data Each DVD ROM can hold as much data as several CD ROMs Compare CD ROM E emulation A technique in which a device or program imitates ano...

Page 222: ...or use with the computer s operating system Formatting creates a structure on the disk so the operating system can write information to the disk or read information from it frontside bus The primary pathway bus between the CPU and the computer s main memory Also called system bus See also bus function keys The keys labeled F1 through F12 typically located on the keyboard Their function is determin...

Page 223: ...t represents a function file or program interlaced A method of refreshing a computer screen in which only every other line of pixels is refreshed Interlaced monitors take two passes to create a complete screen image Compare non interlaced internal device See device Internet The decentralized world wide network of computers that provides electronic mail the World Wide Web and other services See als...

Page 224: ...nd data is temporarily stored and processed Memory can be volatile and hold data temporarily such as RAM or it can be nonvolatile and hold data permanently such as ROM A computer s main memory is RAM See RAM ROM microprocessor See central processing unit CPU MIDI Musical Instrument Digital Interface A standard for connecting musical instruments synthesizers and computers The MIDI standard provides...

Page 225: ...dows XP Home operating systems optical drive A drive which reads plastic coated discs on which information is recorded digitally and uses a laser to read data music or videos P palette See color palette parallel Processes that occur simultaneously In communications it means the transmission of more than one bit of information at a time On your computer the parallel port provides a parallel communi...

Page 226: ...l as read Volatile here means that information in RAM is lost when you turn off your computer This type of memory is used for your computer s main memory See also memory Compare ROM random access memory See RAM read only memory See ROM reboot See boot restart removable disk A disk that can be removed from a disk drive A diskette is one example of a removable disk resolution A measure of the sharpn...

Page 227: ...pare 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 computer without exiting ...

Page 228: ...SB utility A computer program designed to perform a narrowly focused operation or solve a specific problem Utilities are often related to computer system management W Web See World Wide Web Wi Fi A registered trademark term of the Wi Fi Alliance that stands for Wireless Fidelity and is another term for the communication protocol to permit an Ethernet connection using wireless communication compone...

Page 229: ...ng 163 charging 46 48 conserving power 107 disposal 115 low charge 106 monitoring power 48 104 not charging 163 power profile 189 power profile hot key 109 real time clock RTC 101 removing 110 BIOS Setup see TOSHIBA Hardware Setup Bridge Media Adapter inserting memory media 130 removing memory media 130 button power 51 60 start 119 C CD playing an audio 97 CD using 94 channels DMA 159 IRQ 159 char...

Page 230: ... corrupted damaged data files 168 missing files trouble accessing a disk 167 running slow 167 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 168 cannot read a diskette 168 connecting 72 external connecting 72 display does not look normal flickers 165 external monitor not working 166 screen is blank 165 display device external 67 display output settings 68 display external adjusting 69 disposal informatio...

Page 231: ...Hibernation mode 73 configuring 77 starting again from 78 hot key display brightness 191 Display modes 191 Hibernation mode 190 keyboard overlays 193 Password security 187 power profile 189 Standby mode 189 volume mute 187 zooming 192 hot key power profile 109 http 123 I icon 118 desktop 118 Internet Explorer 118 moving to desktop 118 recycle bin 118 safety 38 installation memory module 52 install...

Page 232: ...68 not working 165 mouse installing 70 mouse utility 146 N network accessing 121 New Connection Wizard 121 networking wireless 120 O opening the display panel 49 optical discs inserting 95 optical drive problems 168 troubleshooting 168 using 94 optical media recording 97 other documentation 39 overlay keys 87 P password deleting a supervisor 140 disabling a user 141 setting a user 140 supervisor s...

Page 233: ...ils 171 not recognized 171 slot appears dead 170 external display not working 166 external monitor 165 faulty memory 162 hardware conflict 158 159 high pitched noise 170 illegal operation 153 Internet bookmarked site not found 158 Internet connection is slow 158 keyboard not responding 154 missing files trouble accessing a disk 167 modem not receiving or transmitting 173 no sound 169 non system di...

Page 234: ...e computer from Shut down 77 from Standby 80 Startup menu problem solving 157 supervisor password deleting 140 supervisor password set up 139 system tray 119 T Taskbar 119 telephone line connecting to modem 121 television adjusting display 69 Toshiba registering computer 45 worldwide offices 185 TOSHIBA Assist 133 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 147 Toshiba online resources 99 traveling tips 116 troublesho...

Page 235: ...g 120 Windows Explorer 88 Windows operating system Help and Support 158 problem solving 156 Windows operating system desktop 117 Windows Start menu 88 wireless networking 120 Wizards New Connection Wizard 121 World Wide Web 123 www 123 ...

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